Complicated

SUMMARY: Charles, Alex, Sean, and Hank are left without a plan after the Cuban Missile Crisis. After a while, they decide to recruit more mutants. Lots of drama ensues after their recruits stir up more than enough drama. But when the drama causes them to forget about the real problem, will that give the villains the upper hand?

Chapter 2

The Plan

"So what's the plan?" Alex asked eagerly, hoping to go fight some bad guys.

"Alex, we will not be fighting anymore 'bad guys' until we find more people, and you three improve your powers and train some more." Charles said, reading his mind.

Alex groaned while Hank rolled his eyes. "So what is it then?"

Charles grinned. "Well, we're going to need to recruit some more mutants to help us."

Sean spoke up, "Uh, not to ruin your plan or anything, but you know, we don't have a c-c-cer- a mutant finding machine." Sean forgot what the machine was called.

Charles sighed, does he have to explain everything? "That is why I need your help." Sean pointed to himself, as if saying "me?" with an incredulous look. "Yes you, and Alex and Hank too. I can feel some mutants nearby, but I can't get an exact location, so I'm gonna need you to go out and look for anything out of the ordinary."

Hank looked at him. "Charles? I can't exactly go out. I'm blue. And furry."

Alex laughed and opened his mouth to make a comment when Hank glared at him, and Charles told him to hush. He raised his hands in defense. Charles sighed again, tired of their bickering. "Exactly why you're staying back and helping me."

"With what exactly?"

"Why, building another cerebro of course. You can do that, can't you?"

Hank sighed, he hated not being able to go out, but if he did he would definitely blow their cover. "I guess."

Sean raised his eyebrows. "So, is there a type of mutant you want us to find?" Sean, always the one with the stupid questions.

"We need some girls. Definitely." Alex and Sean laughed and high-fived each other. Charles rolled his eyes.

"It doesn't matter. I'm not sure you'll be able to find them anyway. Considering mutants are extremely careful about using their powers, but maybe."

"Dude, we so need girls around here." Alex smirked.

"We so do!"

"Alright, you boys go get some rest, tomorrow is when you go out, goodnight boys." Charles called out to their retreating forms.

"Goodnight Charles." Hank called out. Sean and Alex just waved without even looking back.

Charles sighed and resigned to his room.

Honestly, right now there wasn't really a need to find some new recruits. But Charles knew they were getting restless for something important to do. Besides, having a few new mutants around should help them break out of their shells a little. It would definitely help all of them forget about what happened on the beach. He remembers it just like it was like yesterday. That day, that fateful day, he lost three things. His sister, his best friend, and his legs. The boys had to witness another 'betrayal' if you would call it. First with Angel, and then Raven. Some new friends would be a nice distraction. Hopefully they'll find some good mutants.

A/N: Thanks for the review, QueenoftheSouthernSun and HelloPoppet123 for your criticism. Very much appreciated!

Well, after reading through the first chapter again, I found that there were some mistakes, so I edited it. And this chapter is to make up for last chapter's shortness, even though this chapter is quite short... Next chapter, which I'll try to get up tomorrow, will be longer, I promise!

Okay, well, I hope you all like this! Enjoy and review!

-Little Cutie