Title: Uncontrollable Power

Author: Sarge

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When they finally got back to sanctuary, Brennan immediately rushed Shalimar to the lab where Adam was already waiting.

"Put her down carefully, Brennan," Adam ordered. "We don't want to jar those wood stakes any further."

Complying, Brennan set Shalimar down in the chair and then backed away, letting Adam get to work.

While this was going on, the other three were sitting in a small lounging room, waiting for any news on Shalimar.

Emma was trying to tell Emily about Mutant X and what they do, but she didn't seem very interested. She kept on looking at the door as if hoping someone would walk in and tell them that everything was alright.

Seeing this, Emma gently placed her hand on Emily's shoulder, saying, "Don't worry. I'm sure she'll be fine."

"I really hope so," Emily replied as she shot another longing look at the door.

Knowing that is was going to be a little while before they found out anything, Jesse tried to start up a conversation. "So, why don't you tell us a little bit about your powers."

Looking over at him, Emily shook her head. "I'd really prefer not to. I don't like talking about them because all they've done is cause me grief. Mentally, physically, emotionally.... and talking about it makes me realize that they're not going away. I hate that feeling of knowing that I'm stuck with them for life," she replied.

"But they can be a great asset to you," Emma said.

"Not if you can't control them," she argued.

Just as Emma was about to reply, Brennan walked in the room.

Jesse was immediately on his feet, asking, "How is she?"

"It took a while to get the stakes out and she lost a lot of blood. Not to mention she has two fractured ribs and a mild concussion, but Adam says she'll be perfectly fine in a week or two," Brennan answered.

Jesse gave out a sigh of relief as Emma exclaimed, "Thank goodness!" Then she turned to Emily, saying, "See, I told you she would be fine."

Emily didn't say anything. All she did was give Emma a small smile.

"So, can we see her?" Jesse questioned eagerly.

"No, not right now. Adam says she needs to rest," Brennan replied.

"Oh, ok," Jesse sighed as he slumped back down into his seat.

Brennan let out a huff as he walked over and sat down in a chair next to Jesse's.

The four of them stayed there talking about various topics for a while, before the strain of their extremely stressful day began to overwhelm them. Before they knew it, they were all beginning to doze off.



(Sorry it's so short. More in coming very soon. I really hope you like it! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!)