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Chapter 7

Somethang Like That

Storm watched in growing confusion as the two argued. It was becoming clearer that they were related, the more she studied them. The passion in Rogue's eyes, though usually hidden, was flaring when she defended her friends. In contrast, Sirius' eyes blazed with concern. They two seemed equally matched in the argument until Sirius once again relented. "What about Harry and Hermione and Ron and Ginny? Aren't they important to you as well? You could spend more time with them and be normal again." Rogue flinched at the mention of these people.

Xavier's eyes lit up unexpectedly at his comment of being "normal" "Excuse me Mr. Black, but what do you mean when you say normal?" he politely asked. Sirius' eyes stayed locked with Rogue's when he answered. "I mean not having to be completely covered every second of the day and being afraid of hurting someone. I mean being able to touch." Xavier's expression was surprised. "Touch? How is that possible? I've worked with Rogue many times trying to find how she can control her gift, but we've never been successful." he remarked. "A spell, Professor. Professor Dumbledore created a spell that allows me extended control over my power. Ah can turn it off and on at will, control what Ah absorb, and tap into the powers Ah've gained at will when it's cast." Rogue explained in a soft tone. "Really?" Ororo asked in disbelief. "If you could control it all this time, why didn't ya just use it here?" Logan asked gruffly. "Ah couldn't always." Rogue corrected, "Professor Dumbledore only created the spell about a year and a half ago. Ah still need ta make sure Ah cast it right and it only lasts for a day at a time before Ah need ta cast it again. Plus, until this year Ah was underage, so Ah couldn't do magic outside of school." Ororo looked confused, "But child, you're only 17. You are still underage." Rogue shook her head patiently, "In the wizarding world, we come of age at 17, not 18."

Sirius was growing impatient. He knew these people deserved an explanation, but he wanted to get Marie to where he thought she was safe. 'Though she was making it perfectly clear that she didn't want to leave yet, or if she did she wanted to say goodbye to her friends first,' he thought, 'this might make it harder to leave.' He had neglected to tell the other he was leaving to get Marie and his absence was sure to be noticed if he wasn't back in the morning. "Marie we really should go. You would be leaving in a few weeks again anyway." Sirius prompted.

"What do you mean again, bub? Rogue's never left before." Logan growled. Xavier answered. "Rogue has a way to "basically" be in two places at once. Am I correct Rogue?" She gave him a nod of approval and drawled, "Somethang like that."

A.N.: So! I know I haven't updated in FOREVER, but I have a perfectly good reason like always. I HAD WRITER'S BLOCK! And I wanted to get a few chapters ahead of what's been posted, so I took about a month or something off from updates. But forgetting about the past, here's the next chapter! Some more stuff was explained and not explained and I know they're still short, but that's the way they're probably gonna stay. Let me know what you think, so R&R!

Until Next Time,

R.R.R.