I guided Scott down to Hank's lab. We arrived quickly and entered without knocking.
"Ah, Analise, Scott. Welcome to my lab. Here, I develop items and technology to help mutants to control their powers. For example, I helped another mutant who's powers closely resembles yours. He was considered a danger to those around him. I developed a suit with technology that allowed him to focus his powers until he could do it himself."
Hank sent me a mental picture of this other mutant.
"We believe that he is possibly related to you, Mister Summers," Charles cut in. "Your powers are incredibly similar. That only happens within families. At least, that's what I have theorized based on other studies on genetics."
"I don't have any family. They all died due to a plane crash."
"I'm so sorry. I didn't know," Charles apologized to Scott. I was only partially listening because I was focusing I felt approaching the mansion.
"Charles," I said.
"I sense him, Analise. Hank, if you will discuss what you have developed for Scott, Analise and I will go and greet our visitors." Charles grasped my arm and walked with me upstairs.
"Charles, do you know who is coming?"
"I know one of the presences. The other is a new one."
"Who is the one that you know?"
"Ironically enough, it is Alex, the mutant we were just discussing with Scott. He has someone very powerful." I heard the front door open. "Alex! It's good to see you again! How have you been?"
"I've been well, Charles. Glad to be back from service. Who is this lovely woman?"
"Hello, Alex. My name is Analise Davis," I introduced myself.
"And what is your gift?"
"Telepathy," I told him. "And, I can see the future."
"Wow. That is quite a gift."
"Thank you, Alex. Who did you bring with you?"
"Ah, this is Jean Grey. She is a very powerful mutant."
"Hello, Jean. My name is Charles Xavier. Would you like to tell me what your gift is?"
"I can move things with my mind," came the quick and quiet response.
"Well, I think you'll fit in here quite well. Analise, would you take Alex down to Hank's lab, please? I would like to some time to talk to Miss Grey alone, please."
"Of course, Charles. Alex, if you'll follow me." I turned and walked slowly out of the room. I retraced my steps that had led me to the main hall of the mansion from Hank's lab. Unexpectedly, I felt a hand grasp my shoulder. I lashed out mentally and recognized my "attacker" was Alex.
"Alex! I am so terribly sorry!"
"What happened?" I heard footsteps behind me.
"Hank! I accidentally did something to Alex! He surprised me and I lashed out! I am so sorry!" I started to cry and fell to the floor.
"Shh. It's okay." Hank wrapped his arms around me. "Scott, will you pick up Alex, please? We need to get him to the care unit."
"Sure, Doctor McCoy." I heard the shuffle of feet and Scott grunting.
"Analise, I'm going to pick you up. I need to run some diagnostic testing on you. Your powers are flaring right now." I was numb. I couldn't feel anything physically. However, I was having my strongest vision yet.
"...You would die for them?"
"No. For you."
The crimson-haired lady's black eyes suddenly cleared. "Logan? Help me."
The gruff man gave out a scream, then stabbed her. I saw the life leaving her eyes. The chaos surrounding us disappeared. Before the crimson-haired lady died, she looked directly at me.
"You can change this, Analise. Only you have the power to change his and make a better future. Learn how to use the full extent of your powers." The life left her eyes.
"Wait, who are you?"
"Jean. This future is soon. Change it." She died.
Analise, can you hear me?
Charles?
That's good, Analise. It's time to wake up. You've been asleep long enough.
I heard beeping.
"Welcome back to the land of the living, Analise."
"Charles." My voice was scratchy. "How long was I out?"
"Almost two months. We were beginning to worry about you. You've been projecting some of your visions."
"I'm sorry, Charles. I guess I need to practice controlling my visions."
"That'll take a lot of practice."
"I know, Charles, but it is necessary. I need to learn how to control my powers."
"Alright. We'll begin next week. That'll give you plenty of time to recover. Now, get some rest."
I heard Charles leave the room and someone else enter.
"Hey, Analise. How are you feeling?"
"I've been better, Hank. What happened?"
"Your powers evolved, quicker than your mind could keep up with. Your body just shut down."
"Is Alex okay?"
"Alex is perfectly alright. In fact, he's worried about you."
"About me?"
"Yes."
"Could you tell him that I'm okay?"
"You can do that yourself. He's been waiting for you to wake up." I heard Hank walk out of the room. He began to talk to someone else, but his voice was muffled. The door opened again.
"Hello, Analise."
"Hey, Alex."
"I'm so sorry. I didn't know you were blind. I should have warned you."
"No, it's my fault. I thought you knew that I was blind. And, I shouldn't have lashed out with my powers."
"From what Hank explained to me, that wasn't entirely your fault. Your powers were evolving."
"That's what he mentioned. I'm sorry if I hurt you."
"Actually, you helped me, and Scott. One of the visions that you projected involved our past. You helped Scott and me realize that we are brothers. And, I wanted to think you for that."
"What are you talking about? I can't see the past." I was confused.
"No, but you can see memories. And you managed to pull the same memory from both Scott and me. And you managed to to pull the same memory from both Scott and me. If it wasn't for you, we probably wouldn't know that we were brothers."
"Oh." I was still confused. I never went into people;s minds when I was unconscious. In fact, my mind shuts itself off from the world. Charles always had difficulties getting into my mind during times like that without the use of Cerebro.
Hank?
Yes, Analise?
Can I please go to my room?
Of course. Just give me a minute.
Thank you.
"Alex. Hank is going to be coming in soon to help me to my room.
"Right. I need to go practice with Scott anyways. I'll see you later, Analise. Just relax."
And relax I did. By the next week, I was ready to begin practicing control over all aspects of my powers. What I wasn't prepared for was Remy's return.
