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I once again apologize for the lack of update, but I promise that this chapter is longer than the last.
Professor Xavier went through the rules of the institute and asked us if we had any questions, the others didn't but I did, I just didn't know how to ask. While I was fighting my internal battle, a distinct voice cut through my thoughts, 'Would you feel better if we were to talk alone?' My eyes widened in shock, I looked at Professor Xavier and he smiled warmly and looked at all of us, "Well ladies, how about we get you to your rooms, so that way you can get settled. Now, since it is the weekend, classes won't be until Monday, so you have the time until then to get acquainted with the premises and the other students."
He wheeled himself from behind his desk and made his way toward the door, "Shall we?" The eight of us followed him out of the office and down the hall. We stopped in front of what appeared to be nothing but a wall, it was then I learned that nothing at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters was as it seemed. The wall silently slid back exposing an elevator, I'm sure that the look on our faces was amusing due to the fact that I saw the Professor smile in amusement. We made our way onto the elevator in shocked silence, something that doesn't happen very often. In no time at all we were on the second floor of the seemingly endless building. We turned right and followed Professor Xavier down the long hallway. He stopped in front of a group of rooms at the end of the hall, "These will be your rooms, usually we group the students by age, but due to your closeness and previous living arrangement, we saw fit to place you all in close proximity to one another. Now Lotus and Calla, you will be in this room," he pointed to the door on the left side of the hallway, "Calliope and Athena will be here," he pointed to a room on the right side of the hall, "Winter, Autumn, and Summer will be in here," pointing to the other room on the right side of the hall.
"I guess that makes this," I pointed to the remaining room, "mine."
"That would be correct Phoenix," He smiled at all of us, "I'll leave you to get settled, you'll find that your things have already been placed in your rooms. Good Night." He started to wheel himself back the way we had came when I heard his unmistakable voice in my head again 'I'll be in my office if you wish to talk.' I looked at him as he continued to move down the hall as if nothing had happened.
I went to go into my room, but I felt a small tug on my hand, I looked down at Summer and saw the look of trepidation on her face. I bent down to where I was eye level to her, "I promise you, nothing, I mean nothing is going to happen to you. I'll make sure of it. Ok?" She nodded her head but didn't let go of my hand, I smiled and pulled her into a hug. I pulled away and looked at Winter and Autumn, "You'll make sure she gets settled ok and into bed on time?"
"Of Course," they replied at the same time, I laughed and shook my head. 'Twins' I thought. They each took one of Summer's hands and went into their new room. I sighed and stood up, I looked behind me at the others, "Alright you guys, I know this seems weird but, I really think this could help all of us. Ok? So please try and get settled, please?" I pretty much begged them. Callie and Athena just nodded and looked at each other then went into their room. Lotus looked like she always did, Zen, but I could tell Calla was pissed.
"Just because you have no control, doesn't mean the rest of us should have to pay for it. I mean, because you loose it again, we have to come here and leave our family behind."
"They're still there, Calla, it's not like they died or something."
"I wasn't just talking about our parents Phoenix. How do you think Summer feels about not only moving away from Carolyn and Bob, but she didn't get to bring Rain or Bow. Those fish mean the world to her." She gave me one last glare before turning on her heel and going into her room, slamming the door behind her. I cringed and looked behind me to make sure she hadn't woken anyone, she hadn't. I sighed and hung my head, knowing she was right.
"She'll get over it, she always does," Lotus' soft voice broke my internal self-beating. I looked at her with a look that screamed 'are you kidding me?' "No I'm not kidding you, she just needs time to adjust, she hasn't known anything other than the farm, this is all new to her, to all of us. It'll get better, I promise." She held up her pinkie and I smiled, I put mine in hers and we shook on it. We hugged and she went into her and Calla's room. I followed suite and made my way into my own room.
I unpacked my things and put on my 'Free City' sweats that I got at the consignment shop and a black and white, horizontal striped tank. I braided my hair into two pigtails and slipped on my bunny slippers and peaked my head out the door. When I was sure no one was there, I slipped out of my room and shut the door quietly behind me. I didn't know why I was being so stealthy about it, but for some reason I didn't want any of my sisters to know I was going to talk to the professor.
Making my way down the hall, I finally found the stairs and made my way to the first floor of the mansion. The second my feet hit the floor, I realized I had no clue how to find the Professor's office. Even though I had just been there, I was so in awe of this place that I forgot to pay attention to where I was going. Cursing silently to myself I looked around for someone or something that might help me find the office. Not seeing anything I closed my eyes and sighed. My eyes still closed, I took a couple of deep breaths, it was then that I heard some type of noise. It didn't sound too far, so I cautiously made my way toward it.
I finally came to a doorway that led into a small kitchen. I peaked my head in and saw no one there, I sighed again, but not really seeing any other option, I went into the kitchen to sit and gather my thoughts. As I made my way into the kitchen area, my stomach let out a rumble, reminding I hadn't eaten since about three. I went to the fridge and saw some lunch meat, figuring I would make myself a sandwich I reached in to grab it when a deep voice broke the quiet and scared the ever living daylights out of me, "Make me one while you're at it, will ya kid?"