Chapter 29

THANKSGIVING

(Elizabeth)

I boarded a plane the day before Thanksgiving and just stepped off of it. 'That's it, next time I take first-class'. I thought. I looked around the terminal and saw my mom. She had short blonde hair and blue eyes.

"Mom, how are you"? I asked.

"I'm much better how are you"? She asked.

"I'm happy to be home". I said.

"Well, who doesn't enjoy the California sun". My mom said.

"Exactly, anyways let's go I can't wait to see where you live". I said.

"Alright hows modeling"? She asked. 'Does she really care'? I thought.

"It's good I still get money".

"I meant do you still enjoy it"? She chuckled out.

"Oh yeah". I said surprised with how she was acting she usually is much less motherly. I decided not to look a gift horse in the mouth and followed her to her car.

"How's the institute"? My mom asked.

"Good, it's helped my powers". I said.

"I'm sorry I called them a curse Lizzy". My mom said.

"It's ok you were just scared".

"That's no excuse I'm your mother I should support you no matter what I realize that now".

"Are you okay mom"? I asked.

"Sorry I probably seem weird to you less crabby. Well, I've been going to my therapist". My mom admitted.

"That's great mom". I said and I truly meant it.

(Kira)

I was excited Thanksgiving is today. I got up and ate a light breakfast. I saw Kurt and walked over to him.

"Aren't you excited Kurt? I'm so excited Thanksgiving is today and you're here to spend it with me I heard Iris is going to cook. She told me she was a great cook then again maybe it would be better if someone advocated for her instead of her boasting about her skills but I'm sure,"

"Kira calm down breathe". Kurt said. I took a breath.

"Sorry, I'm really excited". I said.

"I know but I wanted to ask if you wanted to go watch the parade with me we can sit on top of a neat by building".

"That'll be awesome plus Iris didn't want me to running around her while she cooked".

"I wonder why"? Kurt asked.

"Me too". I said.

"Just go get dressed". He said.

"Okay".

(Jasmine)

I was at the food bank helping prep. I was conflicted Remy would be leaving soon. I would miss him we had just made our relationship official but his mission was important maybe for all mutants everywhere. I then heard my phone buzz. I looked at it. I had two messages one from Elizabeth which said "this flight sucks" than one from Remy that had just appeared.

Remy: If your fellow X-men promise not to fight me I would like to spend Thanksgiving with you tonight ;)

I smiled at this he wanted to spend the holiday with me.

Me: I'll save a spot at the dinner table for you :)

I surprised myself did I just send a smiley face what's wrong with me.

Remy: is this Jiahladi?

Me: shut up I can send smiley faces.

Remy: you never have before.

Me: yeah, yeah I got to go I'm busy right now.

Before I put my phone away he sent me a picture of him by an art museum with the words "me too". I rolled my eyes and went back to work.

(Iris)

I was prepping for making dinner. I was surprised that Kira was bouncing around in here. Anyways I had just slide the turkey in when a voice surprised me.

"I thought you were joking when you said you were going to cook". Logan said.

"Well, I'm not letting everyone who stayed eat regular food it's Thanksgiving after all". I said.

"Good luck chef Iris". He said walking away. I then went back to cooking. 'I just hope Kira stays away'.

(Valerie)

I was in my room meditating when I decided to head downstairs. I looked in the kitchen to see Iris cooking.

"Hey, Mother Nature". I said.

"Valerie, how are you"? She asked.

"Fine, I guess want help making dinner"?

"You want to help"? Iris asked in disbelief.

"Yeah, I got nothing better to do plus I actually know how to cook". I said.

"Yeah, that'd be nice I wanted to talk to you anyways". Iris said.

"Ok, what's up". I said washing my hands before helping her peel potatoes.

"I've noticed you seemed down since you got here, and I know you told me and the girls not to bother you but I'm a really good listener". She said. "Alright, Mother Nature I'll bite how bout we ask questions back and forth you can ask first".

"Okay. what did you do before you came back here"?

"I was a waitress, but I kinda broke a plate by throwing it how bout you"?

"I just kinda wandered around a lot I traveled before an evil scientist kidnapped me".

"Whoa, wait a minute an evil scientist kidnapped you"? I asked.

"Oh have I got a story for you". She said smiling.

(Elizabeth)

I was helping my mom make dinner like we were a regular family.

"Have you made a lot of friends Lizzy"? She asked me.

"Yeah, they're all really nice maybe I'll bring one with me next time". I said.

"That would be nice. So any new boyfriends"? She asked.

"Mom no". I said.

"Come on, my beautiful model daughter doesn't have a boyfriend I don't believe it". My mom said.

"Well there was this one boy I liked but he had a girlfriend".

"You tried for him anyway didn't you"? My mom asked.

"How did you know"? I asked.

"Cause it's what I would have done. I'm guessing he picked his girlfriend over you". She said.

"Yeah,"

"Well don't feel too sad. He's the one missing out and Lizzy don't be like me and dwell on it too long thinking of what you could have done differently. That kind of thinking destroyed me and it'll control your life. You just need to move on or use your powers on this girlfriend".

"Mom"! I scolded.

"What just find a nice alley then bam".

"Mom murder is not okay and besides she's a mutant too".

"You could take her". She said.

"Ok, no more soap operas for you". I said.

(Kira)

Kurt and I were done watching the parade a while back now we were walking around.

"Is it close to when we can eat"? I asked him.

"I don't know we should probably give Iris a few more hours". Kurt said.

"What should we do now"? I asked.

"I don't know". Kurt replied. I then saw a familiar-looking guy across the street.

"Is that Remy"? I asked.

"Yeah, it is". Kurt said. We crossed the street and he saw us.

"Hey, Remy what are you doing"? I asked.

"I'm goin' to pick up Jiahladi from the food bank". Remy said.

"Are you eating with us"? Kurt asked.

"If you two don't eat everythin' yes". Remy replied.

"Can we come with you to get Jasmine"? I asked

"I don' see why not". He said. We walked the rest of the way with Remy.

"Do anything eventful today"? Kurt asked.

"Stole from another museum today". He said.

"We saw the parade". I said. When we arrived at the food bank Jasmine was standing outside.

"Kurt, Kira"? She questioned.

"Found them on the way here". Remy said.

"Yeah, we didn't know what to do. We knew if we got home and annoyed Iris she'd refuse to feed us".

"That makes sense, but we should get going Iris just texted me that dinner is done".

"Yeah," I said running back home.

(Valerie)

"Wow, so you just got your memories back"? I asked.

"Yeah".

"Should I be worried you two are getting along"? Logan asked.

"Yeah Wolfy, I'm going to tell Iris embarrassing stories about you". I said. Just then the door swung open.

"I'm ready to eat". Kira said. Kurt then appeared in the living room with Jasmine and Remy.

"What the heck"? I said.

"Kira, next time warn me". Kurt said.

"I see we're ready to eat". Xavier said.

"I'll get Hank"! Kira said flying off.

(Elizabeth)

My mom and I ate dinner and watched one of her soap Operas.

"Mom thanks for this". I said.

"Calm down you haven't even eaten my world-famous pie". She said.

"No, I mean for trying and stuff". I said.

"I'm sorry, for blaming you for your father leaving honey. I'm blessed you're so forgiving". She said.

"Mom I know you love me so of course, I forgive you". I said smiling. We hugged and I felt the hole in my heart had been patched.

(Jasmine)

"I'm glad we X-men could be here for Thanksgiving I'm proud of all of you and yes Kira now we may eat". Xavier said. Kira smiled and started eating I laughed at her. We ate and it was really good.

"Wow Iris, you can cook". I said.

"Well, it wouldn't have gotten done so fast if Valerie hadn't helped". Iris said.

"Thanks". Valerie said. I smiled at the festivities we all shared. After dinner, I went outside to say goodbye to Remy.

"Remy I want to go on this mission with you, and before you protest I won't take no for an answer".

"Mon Cheri, I would argue with you and say its too dangerous but I know you'll come anyway. If you can convince Xavier to go then I'll let you come with me". Remy said. I smiled and hugged him. "Where's blondie to take a picture when you need her to"? He said.

"Keep talking and you'll be cursed by her". I said.

"I'm not one to admit fear but that would scare me". Remy said making me laugh.

"I'll see you for the mission I am going to ask Xavier to let me go". I said before giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Don't get used to that". I yelled behind me. I went to Xaviers Office and was happy he was still there.

"Hey Xavier, can I go on a mission with Remy it's an important one".

"It'll be dangerous Jasmine but I will allow you to go".

"Wait you're not going to ask what the mission is"? I asked.

"No, who do you think gave Remy the mission"? Xavier asked.

"You're sly Xavier I'll give you that". I said before leaving.