I turn to you

By Todd fan

Disclaimer: I didn't own X-men:elvolution when i started this fic, and i still don't own it now. I do own Sidney, Daniel, Pickles and Tally. Oh i also own Flo and Big Al. Yep, yep i do. I don't own the song 'I turn to you' by Christina Aguilera. It is one of my fave songs and i think it's the best song that describes Sidney and Todd's relationship, their song, if you will. Anyway, you should have known the song would come up eventually, heck it IS the title of this fic :) Iv'e said it before and i'll say it again, i don't own Copa Cobanna.

And now praise to my reviewers, without whom this story would have never had more than two chapters.

Pixiechick - Well here it is. I'm glad you like them, don't worry, the first chapter of the sequel is done. Red witch - Saw more of Pl, its getting better :) Miah tolanski - Well if you ever get round to it, your more than welcome to use Sidney. Don't worry, the sequel is on the way!

Thanks guys, your the best gives everyone a hug

Well people, this is the last chapter. Sniffle. But, as promised, the sequel has already been started and expect the first chapter soon!.

Chapter 26 - Aftermath.

In Stokes maximum security facility, professor Xavier watched as the tube that held Pickles sank into the floor. Xavier sighed, the room that Pickles was kept in was next to that of his brother. The professor always felt a twinge of guilt whenever he put someone in here, he hated doing it, but he had no choice. The guard smiled and pressed the keyboard lock to open the door, stepping aside to let the professor wheel through. When the professor had got out of the facility, he went over to the blackbird where Logan was waiting. The students had all decided to go out to celebrate their victory, plus getting Todd back, and a new recruit, all in the same day. Logan wasn't too happy about letting them go, but the professor had allowed it, as long as they were back before cerfiew and weren't in the same state as the last time they decided to 'have a good time'. "You ready to go home Chuck?", asked Logan, opening the jet's door to let the professor in. "Yes", said Xavier with a chuckle, "i think its would do us all good to have a rest after that". "Your not too bothered about putting Pickles into Stokes are you Charles?", asked Storm. "I am a little disapointed that we couldn't bring him around", said the professor with a sigh, "but he was a danger to my students, and i must always put them first". "Don't worry too much Chuck", said Logan as Storm started the blackbird up and it took to the air, "ya did ya best, ya should be proud. An think about it, ya brought the X-men and the Brotherhood together..errr...sort of". "Yes", said Xavier, "i guess you are right Logan, at least we made the batlefield slightly smaller. But i think that the Brotherhood and the X-men will need to be able to work together in the future, i fear that our enemies will not have stopped with Pickles". "Well we will be ready for them", said Storm, "i think the children have made an excelent effort in working together, i would have never belived it if i didn't see it with my own eyes". Xavier nodded and chuckled. "Well they still have their quarrels, but that is to be expected", he said, "but right now, lets go home and wait for their return. I just hope they are not as...intoxicated as last time. "I hear that", said Logan, "i'm keeping a good eye on my hat this time".

Meanwhile, everyone was at the kareoke bar that the boys had been to, by the inststance of Pietro and Lance. They were all sitting around a table, laughing and taking a well deserved rest after all they had been through. A bar man came walking up and pointed at Scott. "Hey it's Barry Manillow the second", he joked as he put down a tray of drinks on the table, "you gonna sing again buddy?. Theres a big money prize fer the best singer tonight". "Errr no thanks", said Scott, who looked like he wanted to crawl under the table and die, "i think iv'e had enough of Kaeroke for one lifetime". "A prize mmmm?", said Pietro thoughtfully, "we should get Sid to do it, she'd win for sure". "Really?", asked Kitty, "i haven't heard her sing". "Your missing out Kitty", said Lance, "shes got real tallent. Speedy's right, shes a shoe in to win, where is she?". "Vith Todd outside", said Kurt, who was making some sort of sculpture out of cocktail umbrellas and drinks mats. "I'll go get her", said Pietro, "maybe she'll feel generous enough to give her dashing, god-like friend some cash once she's won it". "You wish", muttered Lance, "as if she'd give you anything". "Hey it's worth a shot, right?", said Pietro, heading for the door. "Is Evan okay?", asked Jean, "after Sid snapped at him, hes been really quiet". "A'h think Porcupine will be just fine", said Rogue with a chuckle, jerking her thumb to a table across the room where Evan was having an in-depth conversation with Tally. "You think he's over Sid?", said Fred with a chuckle. "I think so", said Kurt, looking up from his masterpiece.

Over at their table, Evan was having fun with Tally. He thought that Sidney had been beautifull but Tally, Tally was amazing. "So youv'e been a servant all of your life?", he asked. "Yep", said Tally, "it's gunnae be fun not havin' te do anythin' fer anyone, just do tings fer meself. It'll be a big change fer me". "You'll get used to it", said Evan with a smile, "and you'll love the instititute. Theres a few rules and a cerfiew, but other than that, its great". "I'm lookin' forward to livin' there", she said, twirling a finger in her red hair, "so i take it ye and Pietro don't get on". "What would give you that idea?", said Evan with a nervous chuckle. "Och, just the fact that ye seem te stare each other out from time te time"., Tally said with a giggle. "Yeah well...", said Evan, rubbing the back of his neck, "we kinda have an old rivarly that goes back for years". "I see", she said with a raised eybrow, "well te tell ye the truth, he is irritain'. I mean, does he tink' he's god or somethin'?". "All the time", said Evan, happy that Tally wasn't interested in Pietro. "Och, i cannae stand guys like that", she said, making a face, "i prefer nice truthfull guys that aren't afraid of showin' their feelin's. But i do like extreeme sports, especially skateboardin'". Evans heart skipped a beat. "Really?", he asked, trying to keep up a cool front. "Och aye", said Tally, "skateboardin's cool". "Well, i board", siad Evan, puffing his chest out, "i love street skating". "Really?", said Tally, "ye will have te show me what ya got soon". "Anytime", said Evan with a sigh.

Meanwhile, Sidney and Todd were outside the bar, cuddled up on a bench and taking in the beautifull night sky. "I missed you so much", said Sidney, putting her head on Todds shoulder. "I missed you too", he said putting his arms around her and giving her a hug, "that mansion had notin' on you". "Well thank you", said Sidney with a chuckle, "what was it like there?". "Borning", said Todd, "and i felt realy outta place. I'm not cut out fer posh livin'". "Well i wouldn't want you any other way", said Sidney, "i don't think being rich would suit you". "Me either", said Todd with a chuckle, "anyway i think i'm rich enought wit' you". "Oh god, your not going to get all corny on me are you?", said Sidney,with a chuckle, rolling her eyes. "Nope, i think that was it", he said with a grin, "anyway...". "Hey guysguysguysguysguys", came the voice of Pietro, along with a sudden gust of wind. "Hello Speedy", said Sidney with a sigh, "what is it now?". "Ya didn't drink anythin' with sugar in it did ya?", asked Todd, crossing his arms. "No", said Pietro, shaking his hed vigerously, "but theresakareokecontestandtheresabigprizeanditsmoney,thebestsingerwinsSidshoul ddoit,getsomecash". The couple stared at the overexcited Pietro for a second while their brains deciphered what he had just said. "And you think that i'd win?", said Sidney. "Of course you'd win!", said Pietro, throwing his hands in the air. "He's got a point Sid", said Todd, "you've got the best voice iv'e ever heard". Sidney blushed. "Well..i guess i could give it a shot, i mean whats to loo...". Before she could finnish, Pietro had grabbed her and Todd's arms and raced them inside. In a milisecond,. he had dropped Todd off at the table and had taken Sidney right to the stage area. A woman was standing there dressed in demin jeans and silk shirt was waiting by the kareoke machine, looking very bored. Her hair was bleach blonde and she wore heavy makeup. She had very large dangly earrings and at least two rings on each finger. "We got another contestant for the kareoke contest", he said, pointing at Sidney. The woman chewed her gum for a second before looking at Sindey. "Fair enough honey", she said, "whats your name sweetheart?". "Sidney Cagney", said Sidney with a smile. "Pick a song", the woman said, handing her a sheet with songs on. Sidney looked the sheet over for a second before smiling and pointing to a song. "That one", she said with a nod. "Okay", said the woman, programing the song into the kareoke machine. The waman then stood up and walked to the stage and tapped on the mircophone. "Okay folks", she said, "we have our final contestant for tonights big kareoke contest. Please put it together for Miss Sidney Cagney". The crowd gave half-hearted claps while the table full of mutants cheered Sid on, even Tally and Evan had come out of their conversation to watch. Sidney stepped onto the stage and smiled, then the music started. The very second Sidney started to sing, anyone who hadn't heard her voice before,sat boilt upright, amazed.

"When I'm lost, in the rain In your eyes I know I'll find the light To light my way"

She smiled, glancing over at Todd as she sang, her words reaching to him and only him.

"For a shield, from the storm For a friend, for a love to keep me safe and warm I turn to you", she sang, "For the strength, to be strong For the will to carry on, For everything you do I turn to you"

After Sidney had finsished the crowd went wild. Sidney smiled and took a bow. The woman who had anounced her came back on stage with a grin on her face. "Well ladies and gentlemen i think we have a winner!", she shouted down the microphone, "give it up for Sidney Cagney!". She handed Sidney a cheque and walked her off the stage. Sidney was surprised to see it was for $200. "Woah!", she said, looking at it, "thats quite a bit for a kareoke contest isn't it?". "You earned it darlin", the woman said with a smile, "come with me, the boss wants to see you". Sidney blinked, surprised, but nodded and followed the woman to a door which read 'staff only'. She was eventually led to an office where a rather plump man dressed in what looked like cowboy getup was sitting at his desk smoking a cigar. His hair was very grey, but he didn't seem to mind in the least, though the steston he wore on his head did looked very much like Logans. "Well hello there little lady", he said with a grin, then turned to the woman, "is this the kid Flo?". The woman who Sidney now assumed to be called Flo nodded. "Yes she is Big Al", she said, putting a hand on Sidneys shoulder, "she's got real tallent this young 'un". 'Big Al' grinned. "Great", he said with a smile, "i heard you singing out there, you were really something". "Well..thank you", said Sidney a little shyly, "i'm..not in trouble am i?". Big Al gave a booming laugh and Sidney suddenly realised how much he reminded her of Freddy. "No honey your not in trouble at all", he said, "i'm Big Al and i own The Shack". "The Shack?", asked Sidney, puzzled. "Yeah, thats the name of this club", he said with a grin, "were getting a new sign soon". "Oh", said Sidney, "so..why am i here". "Well", said Al, standing up, "this club has been around for a few years now, but we don't have anything to attract the younger generation. I recently lost one of my acts and was was wondering if i could offer you a job as one of our regular acts. You know, to get more youngsters in". "Wow", said Sidney, "you want to offer me a job?. Signing?". "If you'll take it", said Big Al, "can you play any instruments?". "Well i can play the guitar". "Have you got one?". "Yeah". "Great, even better", said Al with a nod, "so you interested?". "Well yeah", said Sidney, "but i'd have to talk it over with the professor first". "Oh your one of the institute kids?", said Al, "what do they mean about 'gifted youngsters' in that place anyhow?". "Oh, they just mean gifted in lots of different ways", said Sidney, quickly covering up, she decided it would be best to change the subject, "well if i am alowed, it would have to be after school and i'd need time to study". "Don't worry sugar", said Al, "its only part time and your an artist. We work around you". "Okay then", said Sidney, "i'm sure the professor will be okay about it". "Well you give me a call asap", said Al, handing Sidney a card, "Flo, show her out would ya?. I hiope to see you again real soon Sidney". Sidney nodded and followed Flo back to her table. After Flo had left, Todd looked over to her. "So what was all that about?", he asked. "Looks like i've got a job", said Sidney a smile spreading across her face. "Really?", said Kitty, "that is like, so tatally cool. You are a GREAT singer". "Yeahyeahyeah", said Pierto zipping over, "how much did you win. Huhuhuhuh?". Sidney sighed and showed Pietro her cheque. "Whooo!", he said with a simle, "what you gonna spend it on?". "I don't know", said Sidney with a shrug. "Well if your feeling generous...". "I'm not Pietro!". "Oh darn!", said Pitero, siting back down to sulk. "Hey Freddy, have you got any relatives call 'Big Al'?", asked Sidney. Fred looked thoughtfull for a second, something that was not a common occurence. "Lets see Big Al, Big Al", he said, scratching his chin, "nope, don't think so. Why?". "Oh nothing", said Sidney, "its just the owner of The Shack looks alot like you". "Vhat the heck is 'The Shack'?", asked Kurt. "This club, apparently", said Sidney with a shrug, "they say their getting a new sign soon. Big Al's the owner". "So are you going to take the job?", asked Jean, taking a sip of her drink. "Well, after i've asked the professor if its okay sure", said Sidney. "Good fer you Sid", said Todd, "ya always wanted ta have a job on stage". "Yeah", said Sidney, "it's still kinda sinking in, no doubt when it's sunk in, i'll be as restless as a...as a...well, i'll be restless". "Can we go home no please?", said Scott, walking over to the goup, "before anyone else asks me to sing Copa Cobanna again".

Later on, in the professors study, Xavier was mulling over what Sidney had told him. She was looking at him expectantly, this obviously meant alot to her. "Well", he said with a smile, "as long as you keep up on your school work, i guess that you can take this job. I want you back home in time for cerfiew though". "Oh i will be professor", said Sidney happily, "thanks alot". "Your welcome", said Xavier with a nod and smile as he watched Sidney leave the study. "They grow up so quickly", he said looking over at Storm, "how is your nephew Orono?". "He's fine", said Storm, "in fact, hes better than fine. He seems to have fallen for the new recruit, Tally". "That kid falls for every girl he meets", said Logan with a chuckle, "at the moment anyway". "Yes well, like i said, they ARE growing up, like it or not", chuckled the professor, "i think we must try to remember that they are no longer children, but young adults. We should start treating them as such". "Do i have to?", said Logan, "i can scare kids alot easier than i can adults". With that he walked off. "Somehow i don't think Logan likes seeing them grow up", said Xavier. "So he DOES have a soft side", said Orono with a laugh, "and i thought i'd never see it".

Meanwhile Sidney was walking along the hallway to the common room when she bumped into Evan. "Oh hi", said Evan, backing away slightly, "i wanted to talk to you. I wanted to say that, well, i'm sorry for what i did, i really am. I didn't mean to take you and Todd apart like that". "Its okay Porcupine", said Sidney with a smile, "if anything, it's brought us closer together. I got a present for you". With that, she gave Evan a piece of paper. Evan looked at it, then gasped. "But..but this is YOUR prize money", he said, "i can't take this!". "You can and you will", said Sidney, crossing her arms, "i want you to take Tally out for dinner. I know you like her and trust me, i'm pretty sure she like you". "Well...thanks", said Evan, blinking. "On one condition", said Sidney holding up a clawed finger, "you have to promise not to go after me again, got it. I'm with Todd and you have to accept that, move on, you already have a perfectly good girl who is just waiting for you to ask her out. Do we have a deal?". "Deal", said Evan with a smile, "thanks Sid, thanks alot". With that he ran off as Sidney entered the room, she caught Kurt, Rogue and Pietro scramling over to their seats. "You know eavesdropping is pittiful", she said, sitting on a chair. "That was a real nice thing ya'll did Sindey", said Rogue with a smile. "I can't belive you gave it to Daniels!", said Pietro, crossing his arms, "you could have given it to me! I would have given it a good home". "Stop vhining", said Kurt, pulling a face. "No i like to wine", said Pietro, "winewinewinewinewi...". He suddenly slumped to the floor. Rogue was standing beind him with her glove removed. "Thank you", said Sidney, "that was getting anoying". Todd, Lance and Kitty walked in, Todd stoped dead and looked down at Piero. "I wondered how long it would take someone ta snap yo", he said with a chuckle, "who did the honors?". "A'h did", said Rogue with a smirk, sitting down again. "Thank god", said Lance, "i don't think i could put up with him tonight". "Evan, like showed us the cheque", said Kitty, "that was so totally nice of you Sid". "Yeah well", said Sidney with a shrug, "i would have only used it on stuff that would rot my teeth or my mind anyway". "Well Tally's greatfull", said Todd, "she's never seen Bayville before yo. Heck she hasn't been outta the mansion much, dad kept his servants on a short leash". "Oh yeah, are you okay?", asked Sidney, "i mean, i think you had more contact with your dad these past days that you ever wanted to have". "You got that right", said Todd, "but hey, i survived, i doubt he'll bother us again yo. Not without Pickles ta guard him. He may be rich, but cowardice runs heavy in the family". "You guys are starting to be depressing again", warned Kurt, "but i can cure that". BAMF "Why do i have a feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach?", said Lance. "Because Kurt is, like, up to anything?", said Kitty. BAMF Kurt reapeared with his arms full of board games. "Anyvone for a game of Risk?".

Well guys, that it. I loved writing this fic, i really did. I hope you enjoyed reading it. Look out for the second story of the Sidney chronicles 'Divine inspiration' soon. TTFN :)