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*Mumbling* If you consider the death and then funeral of a computer 'issues'...

*Sobbing* Too... TOO SOON!

... Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy...

*Sniffling* Okay... I'm good.

*Rolls eyes* Whatever. Just read.

Oh yeah. A BLACKkravenkat, thank you for catching that whole ESSEX THING! I LOVE YOU! And it will come into play later. I promise. Jean and Scott were mind controlled, um... Sarah will come back later... and Sorry for all the over the top stuff. Believe it or not, I actually act like that. I'll try to tone it down. Thanks you for your amazing review!

CASSIE POV

I woke up and saw Taylor brushing her hair in front of her vanity. She looked at me in the mirror, "Oh! Hey, you're awake! I laid out some clothes for you. Hope they fit. Sorry if they're not your style, but it's all I got."

I shrugged and walked over to her bed. She had laid out a soft grey sweater, a black sports bra, jean shorts, and a pair of Union Jack converse. I got dressed. The shirt was a tad too big, but the black sports bra looked like an under shirt with just the straps (link in profile). I blushed. Even before getting captured again, I never liked showing off. I felt like I was showing way too much. I fingered my mangled head of hair. Another downside to Sinister's company? No hair-cuts, no shaving legs, no brushing your teeth. I may have had to go through a lot, but I'm still a teenager. I don't want people staring at my unruly appearance. I looked at Taylor and said shyly, "Um… do you, maybe, have a hat or something…"

Taylor smiled and walked over to her wardrobe. She rummaged around for a few seconds before tossing me a grey beanie. She raised an eyebrow, "Do you need to shave or something? I mean, I assume that's why you're freaking out about walking around in shorts…"

I mentally slapped my forehead. I forgot she could sense people's fears. I blushed and nodded, "Um… Taylor?"

She looked up at me, "Yeah?"

I swallowed, "How does your mutation work, exactly?"

She walked over to me and sat down next to me, "It's strange. In addition to sensing fears, I can also sense emotions. Like right now? You're felling… Fear of prosecution and being ostracized, happiness that you found your brother, and a twinge of sadness… for something I can't place."

I ducked my head, "It's complicated. Is that all you can do?"

She shook her head, "No. The second part of my mutation is really odd. Let's say someone is afraid of… being eaten alive by rabbits…"

I gave her a look and she held her hands up, "Hey! Kid at my school was afraid of that. Anyway, I could project that fear into his mind and make it seem real to him. He would feel it, he would hear it, and he would see it. But it never really happened. Get it? I usually use my powers in the most justified way possible. I'm sort of an empath. If someone is being mean or rude and I can sense sadness or anger, I won't use my mutation on them. If they're being rude and mean and nasty, and I get a sense of fulfillment and happiness from them… let's just say his 'bad dream' won't be such a dream anymore. I try not to use it too much. Because there are very few people who deserve ultimate fear," She looked at me, "fear like yours. I'm sorry for whatever he did to you, this Sinister man. But it's over now. He can't hurt you. You're part of a family now."

'If only you knew how untrue that was…'

Why are you sooooo dramatic! C'mon! We've got places to go, people to re-meet!

Why are you sooooo stupid?

I… do not know.

Taylor handed me a small bottle of perfume and eyeliner. I bit my lip, "Um… Taylor… I've never used eyeliner…" This was a truth, I never had used it.

Taylor bent over and started doing my eyes, "After I show you around, I know this mutant who can alter hair. She can make curly hair straight for years, make your hair grow out, make it change colors at the roots so that it never looks dyed, and do really cool up-dos. I was thinking we can go there later, if you want to?"

I shrugged, "It'd probably be a good idea. My hair doesn't look the best."

She laughed and stood, "All done. Here," she handed me a razor and shaving cream, "bathroom's down the hall. You can shave in there."

I nodded and went to the bathroom to shave.

…

PYRO POV

I was really surprised when Kelsey came down in Taylor's clothes. I mean, I had seen Taylor wear them before, but Kelsey wore them differently. Where Taylor would've been grinning and cocky, Kelsey kind of used the size difference between the two of them to try and hide in the clothes. She was much shyer and it was different to see her in Taylor's clothes, because she is anything but.

But Kelsey looked good in the clothes. A lot better than she did in that white garb she was wearing last night. Um, from a friend's perspective I mean…

I was in the kitchen, writing in my notebook, when Taylor and Kelsey walked in. I glanced at Taylor, giving her a quick nod, but I kinda just stared at Kelsey.

I know, creepy. But, if you'll forgive me, I've never seen her in anything else than something ten sizes too big. And she looked so familiar…

I quickly hid my notebook under my jacket, "G'day sheilas."

Kelsey nodded and sat down, not looking at me.

I raised an eyebrow, "Ya got a lotta eye gook. That on purpose?"

She hid her face a little, "Taylor did my makeup."

I shrugged, "Nice Chucks. Didja show her around yet Taylor?"

She shook her head, "Not yet. I was gonna-"

We were interrupted by the doorbell ringing. Taylor jumped up and shouted, "I GOT IT!" dragging Kelsey and I along.

Taylor threw open the door to reveal two very different people… and one cat.

There was a girl (about 15 maybe?), a boy at least 16, and a brown cat. The girl cocked a hip, "Is this the Xavier institute? We've been looking for this place for a week."

The boy gave her a mellow look, "I've been trying to get here for three."

The cat meowed like it was trying to say how many weeks it had been looking.

The girl, obviously the 'leader' of the rag tag group, groaned, "Whatever. I just want to get out of these shoes. They hurt!" (Too lazy to describe outfit sooooo link on profile.)

I blinked, "Um…yeah. C'mon."

They entered, the cat trailing them. As soon as the girl was in she leaned on a wall and undid the straps on her shoes, "Thank Zeus!"

I raised an eyebrow, "'Zeus?'"

She shrugged, "My parents hated it when I said that. I do as much as I can to annoy them."

Kelsey tugged her sleeve, "Why?"

She blew a piece of hair, "They always bugged me. Tried to change who I was…"

Kelsey stiffened, "That's not a good enough reason. At least you had a dad who didn't give you up for experiments."

The girl blinked.

I slung an arm over Kelsey's shoulder in a friendly fashion, "Let's just say Kelsey 'ere has 'ad some issues with 'er family. Kay luv?" Kelsey tightened.

The boy smiled lopsidedly, "Sorry, riley can get a bit… obnoxious. I'm-" Amara, Tabitha, and Emma Frost walked in. The boy's eyes went to Amara's curious face and his smile grew a bit, "I'm Tripp."

Rogue came running in and said hurriedly, "Quick! Hide me! Remy's got a surprise and Ah'm scared!"

Remy walked in with a grin on his face, "Aw c'mon cher! Don' y' want Remy's gift?"

Rogue sighed, "Sure sugah. Why not."

Remy pulled her to him, dipped her back, and kissed her.

Kelsey ducked under my arm and moved closer to Taylor and away from me. Well that was weird.

Remy (finally) pulled away from rogue and said, "Prof tol' me dat ya got ya mutation under control. Remy was de guinea pig."

Rogue slapped his chest, "Remy! Ya could've died!"

Remy smirked, "Ah but what a way ta go, non?"

Rogue laughed and took his hand, "Ah love ya swamp rat."

Remy smiled, "Remy loves ya too cher."

All the girls but riley and Kelsey said, "Awwww!"

I looked at her. She just looked regretful. I remembered what Remy did to her. Poor gal. Must be so hard for her.

CASSIE POV

'Seriously?! That had to happen in front of me!? When the guy I might be in love with had his arm over my shoulder in the most friendly way imaginable and has no memories of me!?'

Um Cassie?

'What.'

I believe you just admitted that you loved him.

'No. I said might be. It doesn't matter anyway.'

Suuuuuuuuuuurrrrrreeeee.

I sighed and said, "Congratulations Rogue. But what did you get control of?"

I had to act like I didn't know what she was talking about. Where ever Sinister was, I hated him. I hated having to act like this. I hated being forgotten.

Rogue smiled, "Ah didn't have control of my abilities, makin it impossible ta touch someone. I finally got it unda control."

I smiled, "That's great."

Taylor grabbed my arm, "Okay. We gotta go. See ya."

JORDON POV (RARE PEOPLE!)

I woke up ecstatic. I finally had my sister back! Nothing could make this day better. I slept in a little… Okay a lot. It was noon when I woke up, but hey! It was winter break. Taylor and Kelsey had gone to the hair salon, but two new people and a cat had shown up while I slept. I was walking to the kitchen when the doorbell rang. Popular place today. I grabbed a can of soda and answered the door, not before the person behind it started ringing it like crazy.

Scott shouted from the living room, "Someone get the door!"

I shouted back, "On it!"

I opened the door and almost dropped my soda.

Standing behind the door was my dad.

Dun dun duuuuuuun!

Seriously? We just get back and you leave them with a CLIFFHANGER!

...Don't judge me..

Judge. Judge. Judge.

Meanie. Anyway, I'll be back soon! Sorry for the long wait, and short chapter!