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Part 1 of the Banquet
Professor Xavier smiled as he watched the X-Men and Brotherhood (after some "persuasion" (threatening) from Rave) decorate the banquet hall, the guests would be arriving in about 2 and a half hours from the hotel that the older man had let them stay at.
Lance, Kitty, Fred, and Pietro were working on setting up the stage
Sketch, Scott, and Rogue were working on setting up the tables.
Jean, Kurt, Todd, and Evan were setting up some of the higher up decorations.
Then Rave was busy checking out that everything was alright with the entertainment.
Storm was out making sure they had enough food (especially with Fred), and Wolverine was making sure the families had the correct transportation to the event.
"'Kay, you guys ready for sound check or what?" Rave asked as she came out on stage with a few microphone stands and some new microphones. Already on the stage was a turn tables, 2 speakers on both sides of the stage, a dark red grand piano, and a few chairs.
"You're set to go Hot Stuff." Pietro said as he, Lance, and Fred got done adjusting the piano, Kitty had finally made up her mind on where it should go. Rave reluctantly nodded to him as she stationed the microphones before carrying a small stand and microphone to the piano. Once Rave set up the microphone onto the piano and adjusted it, she took a seat and began to play whatever came into her mind.
Hands touch,
eyes meet,
sudden silence,
sudden heat
Hearts leap in a giddy whirl.
He could be that boy,
but I'm not that girl
Don't dream too far,
don't lose sight of who you are,
don't remember that rush of joy.
He could be that boy,I'm not that girl
Rave couldn't help but smile as she heard the piano clink in every right way, before she stood up and looked around the room with a small smile. The entire room was about half the size of a High school Gym, and only half as high. With white plaster walls and dark brown wood floors, the place didn't look all that nice for a party. But with the streamers, colorful tables, and balloons it was...It was brought to life.
"I do believe, that we're done setting up." Professor Xavier said to the group, who smiled gratefully before they all left to get dolled up.
Sketch couldn't help but smile brightly as she stood by the Professor and Jean to welcome guests. Everyone was wearing what they had worn for the dance, and Wolverine was wearing a tie! The only ones not here (from the Institute and/or the Brotherhood) was Rave and Storm, who left a bit before the party to pick up some last-minute stuff.
Already Alex, Evan's parents, and Kitty's parents were inside. So they just had to wait for Jean's family, Kurt's parents, Sketch's brothers, and Todd's mom. That was when a black limo came up to the road and stopped, to let out Jean's family ( (them and Kurt's family are) based off the glimpse we got in "On Angel's Wings").
Her dad had dark brown hair and dark green eyes, a mustache graced his upper lip. He stood about 3-4 inches over Jean's height and was wearing a dark red long-sleeved button-down shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
Her mom also had dark brown shoulder-length hair and green eyes. She was a bit under Jean's height and was wearing a black ankle-length dress with 3-inch straps, a shawl over her shoulders, and black flats.
Then there was Jean's sister who had light brown hair and green eyes like the rest of the family. She was wearing a dark blue dress that reached her ankles and had thin straps, along with black wedges.
"Mom, dad, Taryn (I have no clue what her name is, made up)! Glad you could make it." Jean exclaimed happily as she went over and hugged her family, who expressed their own aknowledments towards there family member also.
"Have a nice time." Sketch said as the family went inside, the Professor smirked a bit at the artist.
"If you are ever tired, then you can always go inside Sketch."
"No thank you Professor, I won't leave you out here." the Professor couldn't help but smile a bit at her before another black limo pulled up, another 4 members came out.
One was a old woman with white hair and dark brown eyes, and was a bit over Sketch's height. She was wearing a black dress with long sleeves and silver vines strewn all over it, with dark brown flats.
The man beside her had a section of black hair surrounded on both sides by white, and dark brown eyes. He had about 5 inches over the first woman, and was wearing a dark brown tuxedo, white button-up shirt, red tie, and black shoes.
Then the last person was a woman who was younger than them and had dark grey hair, gold eyes, slightly pale skin, and was almost at Sketch's height. This woman wore a dark green ankle-length long-sleeved dress, black heels, and a black jacket.
Clinging onto the grey-haired woman was a little 5-year old girl with grey hair, pale skin, and large dark brown eyes, who went to about Sketch's waist. The girl was wearing a light pink frilly dress like the ones you would put on dolls, and ruby slippers.
"Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, and Mrs. Tolansky, we're glad you could make it. You as well little Stacy." the Professor stated to the group, who kindly smiled at him before going inside after they were also greeted by Sketch.
"Then, I presume, we're just waiting on your family to show up, correct..?" Xavier asked the artist, who nodded her head before grinning when she saw the final black limo pull up and out stepped 4 people; 3 boys and 1 girl.
One of the boys was Dylan, he still had short black hair, and blue eyes. But now he had caramel skin and was a little more buffed up. He was wearing a lovely black tuxedo, dark blue button-down shirt, black dance shoes, white tie, and a bouquet of white roses and red hibiscuses were in his hand.
The grown girl beside him was his fiance, Margret. Margret had dark coco skin, black waist-length hair, bright blue eyes, and was only an inch under Dylan (who was a bit over 6 feet). She was wearing a white cashmere shirt, black cardigan, her engagement ring, black pants, and red mary jane shoes.
The older of the 2 boys left was Hank, the youngest in the Robert's family who was born a little bit before the car accident. He was only 9 right now, but still he was growing into a fine young man. He had ear-length black hair, baby blue eyes, and light coco skin. He was wearing a white button down shirt, grey pants, brown loafers, and a black bow-tie.
Then finally, was little Lou who was Dylan and Margret's little bundle o' joy. Lou had his mother's skin, yet his dad's hair and eyes. He was only 1 year old, yet he was looking rather spiffy. He was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, blue vest, black shorts, and black shoes.
"Hey sis, hope ya don't mind but I sorta brought Margret and Lou." Dylan apologized, the hints of their families' french accent peaking out just a tiny bit as he spoke and presented Sketch with the bouquet.
"Why would I mind? It gives me an excuse to see my adorable nephew!" Sketch chimed before strolling over to Lou and Margret, who smiled as Sketch coed over the baby boy.
"Hey, what about me..? I carried this little guy for more than 9 months now!" Margret said with a small laugh, Sketch joined in with her.
"Okay, I guess that allows you to be here to." the group couldn't help but laugh as they entered, all besides Professor Xavier, who had to wait for Storm and Rave.
"Go on inside, we'll be in before you know it." Xavier reassured Sketch, who smiled at him before running off to join her siblings.
Storm smiled as she saw Rave handle most of the bags, so the weather-control only had to carry 2.
"Really, I can take some if you want." Storm stated, enjoying the feel of her ocean blue strapless dress and straw sandals she was wearing.
"No, I'm good, thanks." Rave said from behind the bag that was covering her face. She would not let a few (7) bags get the best of her!
"Storm, Rave, I'm glad it didn't take you all that long to get everything." Professor Xavier said as the 2 came up to the door, Storm smiled at him.
"We're glad also." Storm stated with a giggle before taking 3 bags from Rave, much to the girl's distaste. Professor sent a quick message to Storm, who nodded her head before she walked inside. Rave was about to follow
"Actually, Rave, I have something for you that maybe useful tonight." Professor Xavier said as he reached into his jacket and pulled out a thin silver box with a black bow on it, Rave smiled a bit at this.
"Thank you Professor, but I don't deserve such a-"
"Why do you say that..?" Professor Xavier cut the musician off, who blinked at him before setting down her remaining bags and uncomfortably rubbed the back of her neck.
"Well...I haven't really done anything to even deserve a praise, let alone a gift."
"Maybe that is your opinion, or maybe you berate yourself too much."
"Huh..?"
"You do a lot of things for those you care for; leaving your home to take-care of your brother, doing something so Sketch can be happy, even going against your own family to help Kurt...And I hope you don't get the wrong idea about the meaning for this gift." Professor Xavier said as he gave the box to Rave, who cautiously took it and unwrapped the ribbon. Gently Rave took off the lid and stared wide-eyed at the contents of the box.
Inside was a black silk choker with a silver treble cleft on the clasp and red roses around the entire thing.
"Professor...Why did you..."
"This choker will allow you to scream, sing, shout, and yell without having any fears of your powers acting up...Unless you want to, of course." the Professor explained as he watched Rave cradle the choker, before she put it on under her necklace.
"Now, let's go inside, the others are waiting for us." the Professor stated as he started to roll into the building, Rave quickly picked bags and walked back inside.
Sketch smiled as she and her brother waltzed as Rave sang with accompaniment by Margret on piano.
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again how much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello, I've just got to let you know
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you
"Seriously, you mind talking to Rave about singing at the wedding..?" Dylan asked Sketch with a chuckle, the girl giggled a bit.
"Only if you ask Margret that I be the photographer."
"I think that can be arranged."
Rave and Margret bowed to the applause they got, before the 2 walked off stage.
"Seriously, we'd love to have you sing at the wedding." Margret told Rave, who was a bit dubious at the idea.
"I don't know Margret..."
"Just think about it, 'kay..?...Oh my gosh, Rave, I love your choker." Rave blinked at this, having forgotten about her gift.
"Thanks...Actually, that reminds me, I have to go talk to my friends. Later." Margret waved to the musician, who walked over to the recently opened buffet table. All the X-Men and Brotherhood members were around the table, making sure Blob didn't steal everything.
"Sis, hey, great song." Lance said as he noticed his sister coming over, yet was a bit worried about the excited grin on her face.
"Thanks, but now I have got to show you guys something." everyone turned at that now, a bit interested at what the girl was about to show.
"Oh..? 'nd what's that..?" Scott asked, crossing his arms a bit. Sure he had opened up to the girl, but he was still cautious.
"You all know how I have a sonic screech that I can't control, right...?" everyone nodded their heads to Rave's question, adding onto her grin. Rave opened her mouth wide and took in a deep breath, Pietro was already at her side and trying to cover her mouth.
"Oh no you don't!" Pietro yelled as he tried to gain an advantage, yet Rave held down his hands and screamed...Just...Screamed.
Lance stared wide-eyed, slack-jawed at his plainly screaming sister. Yeah the scream hurt a bit, but it was nothing compared to her sonic screech.
Once she stopped, Rave grinned at the shocked expressions of everyone before she was picked up and spun around by Lance.
"Your screech! It...You...HOW?.!" Lance yelled out, bewildered at the mystery. Rave lightly put a hand on the clasp of her choker, smiling proudly.
"Professor Xavier...He gave me this and...And I can honestly say, I've never felt so normal."
"Heh, that's cause you aren't normal." Lance stated as he set down his sister, who lightly punched his shoulder.
"Shut up!" Pietro grinned at this as he wrapped an arm around Rave's waist.
"This calls for a celebration dance." Pietro stated, enjoying the grin on Rave's face.
"Ya know what? You're right Pietro!...God, never thought I'd say that..." Pietro just grinned at her even more before racing off to the DJ booth, Evan looked at her with a raised eyebrow.
"Hey, not even Pietro can damper my good mood...'Sides, one little dance won't hurt." was all Rave was able to say before she felt an arm wrap around her waist and her hand being taken.
"Then let's go." Pietro whispered into her ear before running onto the dance floor, Rave was quick to keep up with Pietro's dancing. Yet she couldn't help but laugh at the song he picked.
Hey little girl with the cash to burn
I'm sellin' something you won't return
Hey little girl take me off the shelf
'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
Once you've browsed through the whole selection
Shake your hips in my direction
"Like the song?" Pietro asked as he and Rave danced a cross between the cha-cha and the jive, Rave grinned at him as he pulled her close.
"It's so...You." Rave replied as she continued to dance.
"Here I was thinkin more along the lines of, us.." Rave honestly had no clue how to respond to that.
Hey, little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection I'm sure that you'll agree
I'm the Ladies' Choice
"You know, this can be associated with hookers on so many levels." Rave told Pietro, who chuckled a bit.
"There goes our childhood." Pietro whispered back to her, and he couldn't help but grin when Rave laughed along with him.
Evan buried his face into his hands and groaned. He wasn't mad about the Pietro/Rave thing, but...He was a bit annoyed at-
"And this is the 2 of them when they went to the dance." his Auntie O showing his parents pictures of him and Rave, that was annoying to no end.
"Aw, you look so handsome Evan." Mrs. Daniels said as she smiled at Evan, who tried to burrow holes into his hands now.
"So...When do we get to meet her..?" Evan raised his head at his dad's question, before sitting up straight.
"Uh...Huh..?" Evan asked, staring at his parents.
"We want to meet her!" his mom repeated, Evan was so glad his parent's seats had their back towards the dance floor.
"Well...Uh..."
"I think that's a great idea." Storm interjected, smiling a bit at the blush that was forming on Evan's cheeks.
Kurt smiled as he held onto Sketch's hand, having taken her away from her siblings.
"What's wrong Kurt..?" Sketch asked after waving bye to her brother.
"I vant you to meet mein parents." Kurt replied, a small smile on his face. Sketch smiled at him, she loved meeting people's parents.
Rave smiled happily as Evan came up to her and Pietro once the song was over, Pietro just glared at him though.
"Hey Ev! What's up..?" Rave asked nonchalantly, grinning at the spike-maker.
"Uh...Well...I was wondering if...If you could, maybe, meet my parents..?" Evan asked, Rave stared at him and forced a smile. She was never good at meeting people's parents.
"I'd love to!" Sketch chimed happily.
"I'd...Love...To." Rave was able to force out.
Songs used; "I'm not That Girl" from Wicked the Musical, "Hello" by Lionel Richie, and "Ladies Choice" from Hairspray (by Zac Efron)