Author's Notes 5/27/02:
Moooooving On!
~Windresss
Nothing Gold Can Stay.
Part 2: Just Wave, I'll Understand
Jubilee had poured herself a hot mug of water and reached for a tea bag only moments before Husk, followed by Skin, entered the kitchen. She offered a smile to them both, seating herself at the large oval table that dominated the center of the small well lit room.
"Hi Jubes," Paige replied, walking towards the coffee pot of hot water. Pouring herself a mugful, she looked to Angelo in silent inquisition. He waved a hand, reaching to pull open the refridgerator.
"Naw, I got my own.." Pulling out a Dr. Pepper, the grey toned mutant popped the tab and took a long drink before dropping into a seat next to Jubilee.
Chamber suddenly darkened the doorway, looking for all the world like a doom bringer. However his ominous visage was met with less than fear as the inhabitants of the kitchen chimed out, "Hi, Jon!"
If he could have smirked, Chamber would have, amused at their unphased countenances....Amazing how time brought acceptance. He moved forward slightly, making room for Penance. Unfortunately, she was met with lesser fanfare, Jubilee being the only one in the room that piped in a "hi, Pen!"
~Ahem,~ Chamber prodded them all with his mental speak, ~Penance suggested we get something to eat.~
Paige and Angelo looked up mutely While Jubilee voiced what their minds were all struggling to grasp, "She....spoke to you?"
~In not so many words,~ Jonathan replied dryly. ~She's just as much a person as any of us....she just...has a harder time portaying her thoughts. Penance didn't recieve the advantage of telepathy...~ He looked down at the crimson hued girl, ~like I did...~
The three at the table just gaped at him, and then at Penance. Ever so slowly, Jubilee's lips twitched into a faint smile.. "Yeah, Jon....you're right..."
Penance, whom had ducked her head in embarrassment at the scene unfolding in which she was the topic, slowly lifted her gaze to Jubilee.
Sweet Jubilee...she had always been the nicest to her, even if the affection was a bit misplaced. She knew, though, that it was because Jubes was often lonely and missed her friends among the X-Men. Still...The defiant asian girl had a way of making others agree with her. And right now, she was agreeing with Jon. A timid smile curved Penance's lips, and she suddenly rushed forward to hug the seated woman, nearly knocking her from her chair.
"Oh!" Jubilation gave a started yelp, slightly wary of Penance's diamond hard skin. But the suit the smaller girl wore shielded her from being irrepairabley damaged, and she was clinging to her so tightly that Jubilee couldn't help but wrap her arms around her and return the hug.
*****
"..So...," Husk was the first to speak after the surprising display of affection, casting a glance to Skin, and then back to her former classmates, ".....so.."
~I know what you're thinking, Paige...~ Chamber ominous voice sombered the group of young adults, ~You're wondering....~
"What are we going to do now?" Jubilee finished for them all, releasing Penance so she could curl up in the seat next to her. Chamber leaned with feigned nonchalance on the doorframe, witnessing the sudden depression settling over the room.
Smooth talking Angelo merely shrugged, muttering, "Eh....couldn't last forever..."
Paige blinked, threatening tears stinging her eyes. What was wrong with her? She'd known...they all had known... Her voice was inordinately lacking in its usual strength, "..yeah...but I sure wish it could have..."
Jubilee gritted her teeth, hating this, hating their despair. She could feel it already, the slipping away....She was losing another family...first the X-Men...now Generation-X.. "No! it doesn't have to be like this..We can still be a team..."
She glanced imploringly from one downcast face to the other, desperation edging her features.
"Naw, Jubes," Angelo shook his head "...We each gotta go our own way... ya know, Chica?"
From the doorway, Jonathan sighed long and low...
"I want you all to know..," Paige was trying to be valiant again, performing a parting speech that would reduce her to tears. But not in front of them...crying was for behind closed doors. For now, she had to be strong for her team. "I want you all to know that it has been a true pleasure working with yo-"
But that was as far as she got. Suddenly, the air above the kitchen table exploded in a streak of purple light, crackling like lightning and throwing the Gen-X team backward.
***Who loves me? EVERYONE! C'mon you know you do! Wanna know what happens next??? Well, Click the Button, Silly!***
Moooooving On!
~Windresss
Nothing Gold Can Stay.
Part 2: Just Wave, I'll Understand
Jubilee had poured herself a hot mug of water and reached for a tea bag only moments before Husk, followed by Skin, entered the kitchen. She offered a smile to them both, seating herself at the large oval table that dominated the center of the small well lit room.
"Hi Jubes," Paige replied, walking towards the coffee pot of hot water. Pouring herself a mugful, she looked to Angelo in silent inquisition. He waved a hand, reaching to pull open the refridgerator.
"Naw, I got my own.." Pulling out a Dr. Pepper, the grey toned mutant popped the tab and took a long drink before dropping into a seat next to Jubilee.
Chamber suddenly darkened the doorway, looking for all the world like a doom bringer. However his ominous visage was met with less than fear as the inhabitants of the kitchen chimed out, "Hi, Jon!"
If he could have smirked, Chamber would have, amused at their unphased countenances....Amazing how time brought acceptance. He moved forward slightly, making room for Penance. Unfortunately, she was met with lesser fanfare, Jubilee being the only one in the room that piped in a "hi, Pen!"
~Ahem,~ Chamber prodded them all with his mental speak, ~Penance suggested we get something to eat.~
Paige and Angelo looked up mutely While Jubilee voiced what their minds were all struggling to grasp, "She....spoke to you?"
~In not so many words,~ Jonathan replied dryly. ~She's just as much a person as any of us....she just...has a harder time portaying her thoughts. Penance didn't recieve the advantage of telepathy...~ He looked down at the crimson hued girl, ~like I did...~
The three at the table just gaped at him, and then at Penance. Ever so slowly, Jubilee's lips twitched into a faint smile.. "Yeah, Jon....you're right..."
Penance, whom had ducked her head in embarrassment at the scene unfolding in which she was the topic, slowly lifted her gaze to Jubilee.
Sweet Jubilee...she had always been the nicest to her, even if the affection was a bit misplaced. She knew, though, that it was because Jubes was often lonely and missed her friends among the X-Men. Still...The defiant asian girl had a way of making others agree with her. And right now, she was agreeing with Jon. A timid smile curved Penance's lips, and she suddenly rushed forward to hug the seated woman, nearly knocking her from her chair.
"Oh!" Jubilation gave a started yelp, slightly wary of Penance's diamond hard skin. But the suit the smaller girl wore shielded her from being irrepairabley damaged, and she was clinging to her so tightly that Jubilee couldn't help but wrap her arms around her and return the hug.
*****
"..So...," Husk was the first to speak after the surprising display of affection, casting a glance to Skin, and then back to her former classmates, ".....so.."
~I know what you're thinking, Paige...~ Chamber ominous voice sombered the group of young adults, ~You're wondering....~
"What are we going to do now?" Jubilee finished for them all, releasing Penance so she could curl up in the seat next to her. Chamber leaned with feigned nonchalance on the doorframe, witnessing the sudden depression settling over the room.
Smooth talking Angelo merely shrugged, muttering, "Eh....couldn't last forever..."
Paige blinked, threatening tears stinging her eyes. What was wrong with her? She'd known...they all had known... Her voice was inordinately lacking in its usual strength, "..yeah...but I sure wish it could have..."
Jubilee gritted her teeth, hating this, hating their despair. She could feel it already, the slipping away....She was losing another family...first the X-Men...now Generation-X.. "No! it doesn't have to be like this..We can still be a team..."
She glanced imploringly from one downcast face to the other, desperation edging her features.
"Naw, Jubes," Angelo shook his head "...We each gotta go our own way... ya know, Chica?"
From the doorway, Jonathan sighed long and low...
"I want you all to know..," Paige was trying to be valiant again, performing a parting speech that would reduce her to tears. But not in front of them...crying was for behind closed doors. For now, she had to be strong for her team. "I want you all to know that it has been a true pleasure working with yo-"
But that was as far as she got. Suddenly, the air above the kitchen table exploded in a streak of purple light, crackling like lightning and throwing the Gen-X team backward.
***Who loves me? EVERYONE! C'mon you know you do! Wanna know what happens next??? Well, Click the Button, Silly!***