Reunions
"I can't believe we're stuck with KP duty all week," Kitty grumbled as she lugged in another set of plates.
"I can't believe how strict they are," Rogue said as she washed dishes. "I mean us kids are one thing, but this?" She looked over at the two people drying the dishes.
"I can't believe this!" Xavier grumbled as he dried the dishes. "I can understand the students but why do we have to do this?"
"Because we lost our tempers in front of the kids," Shipwreck told him as he also dried them. "Besides we're responsible for whatever trouble they cause."
"You mean they can punish the adults for all the trouble the kids get in?" Scott asked.
"Sometimes," Shipwreck told him.
"Man that's harsh," Evan said.
"Well why isn't Roadblock here in that case?" Xavier grumbled.
"Because he tried to stop you from fighting!" Todd snapped. "Now you know why I try to be good! I don't want to get Roadblock in trouble!"
"But it's still not fair!" Jean said. "They shouldn't have to hold the Professor accountable for our actions!"
"The Professor is responsible for you," BA walked in. "Of course they're going to hold him accountable!"
"I just don't believe this is happening," Xavier groaned.
"Oh stop complaining," Shipwreck snapped. "Look on the bright side, at least you don't have to wear a hairnet."
"Man I thought there were a lot of dishes at the mansion," Bobby groaned. The dish he was holding slipped through his fingers and broke on the floor. "Oops!"
"That's not how you break a dish!" BA snapped. He took a plate and threw it at the wall. "That's how you break a dish! Sheesh! Kids don't know anything these days! Now where did I put that portable flame thrower?" He wandered off.
"Yeah Professor this was a great idea of yours," Remy said sarcastically. "Train with GI Joe. What could happen?"
"Give him a break!" Scott snapped. "How was he supposed to know?"
"Watch it Shades!" Althea snapped. "So the Professor has to dry a few thousand dishes. Big deal! What's wrong with a little parent accountability? Pop could use all he can get!" Althea snapped.
"You know we'd better tell the others about this when they get here," Scott sighed. "Especially Tabitha."
"Oh lord I forgot about her," Xavier groaned.
"Great," Todd groaned. "Just what I need! Another girl who likes to walk in on me while I'm taking a shower."
"You didn't complain last time," Althea smirked.
"AGGHH!" Evan screamed. "I do not want that picture in my head!"
"Don't even think about that!" Todd snapped angrily. "Althea's my girl!"
"Not her! You!" Evan snapped. "Oh no! It's in there! Get it out! Get it out! Get it out!"
"Oh I'll get it out!" Althea said, using her powers to spray Evan with water. "How's that for a cold shower, smart guy?"
"Stop that!" Remy shouted. Althea turned the water on him. "Okay! Now Gambit mad!" He charged up the dish he was holding and threw it at her. She dodged and it blew up a stack of dishes.
"Oh no!" Xavier groaned. "I just cleaned those! Stop this all of you! Control…AGGGGH!" He screamed when Shipwreck took out water spray from the sink and doused him with water.
"WATER FIGHT!" Todd cheered as Althea doused the X-Men.
"Okay! Okay!" BA came in running, his oven mitt on fire. "NOBODY PANIC! THERE'S A SLIGHT KITCHEN FIRE! NOBODY…AGGGH!" A huge wave of water doused him. "Thanks Althea."
Just as Hawk walked into the cafeteria a loud explosion was heard. "Not again!" He groaned. He saw water flow out of the kitchen and everyone staggered out of it.
"Let me guess? You blew up the kitchen?" Hawk asked.
"Uh no that was me," BA came out slightly singed. "Sorry. My latest recipe got out of hand."
"I put it out," Althea smiled. The X-Men glared at her. All of them were soaking wet.
Jean was about to say something when Remy nudged her. "Don't!" He hissed. "You want the Professor to get punished again?"
Jean frowned. "No," She grumbled.
"Fine," Hawk sighed. "Well guess what? The others have arrived. You might as well all go and meet them. You can clean this up later. On the other hand," He looked at the mess inside. "Maybe we'd better get another clean up crew to do it."
"Great!" Kurt said cheerfully. "Let's go meet them!" He teleported away. The other X-Men went out happily. Todd and Althea looked at each other and followed at a distance.
"Looks like the gang's all here," Althea pointed out as the X-Men went to meet their fellow teammates. "Oh goody. Reinforcements."
"Ah we can handle them," Todd waved. "Besides, there are one or two people I wanna see."
"Which one's Boom Boom?" Althea asked. "Her I have to meet."
"The blond over there. Hey Boom Boom!" Todd waved. "How's it going?"
"TOAD!" Tabitha gave him a crushing hug. "I can't believe how glad I am to see you! When I thought that creep Magneto…Oh I missed you ya little frog!"
"Hey good to see you too Tabby," Todd smirked.
Tabitha looked at Althea. "I see you've made a friend here."
"Name's Althea Delgato," Althea looked at her. " Also known as Wavedancer. And the Toad's girlfriend."
"You're Toad's girl?" Tabitha looked her over. She looked at Todd. "Way to go Froggy!"
"Just remember that I'm the only one who's allowed to walk in on Toad while he's taking a shower and we'll get along just fine," Althea smiled.
"I think that's fair," Tabitha smirked.
Meanwhile Todd had hopped over to the jet. There they were lowering Peter, still in a wheelchair. He was still recovering from Magneto's attack. They had always gotten along. Well as soon as they came together on the same side and stopped fighting each other after the infamous 'Day of Reckoning'.
"Hey yo Pete!" Todd hopped over and gripped his hand. "How are you doing?"
"Toad! My old comrade!" Peter smiled. "So Magneto didn't kill you!"
"I could say the same for you," Todd pointed out. "Lucky for us Maggie's aim ain't that good!" Some of the X-Men came over to join them.
"So you live here now?" Peter looked around.
"Yeah," Todd nodded. "It's fun!"
"You have a strange definition of the word fun," Remy groaned.
"Peter!" Kitty hugged him. "It's so good to see you!"
"Good to see you too Kitty!" Peter smiled. "I take it you missed me?"
"Yeah," She looked at him. "So is that everybody?"
"Forge is staying behind with a couple of Joes to help rebuild some of the mansion's defenses," He told her.
"Nothing serious," Hank said. "Just a simple upgrade."
"So the doctors here are going to help you with your rehabilitation?" Kitty asked.
"Yes," Peter nodded. "I wish I could get better in time to train with you."
"Trust us on this," Remy groaned. "You're lucky not to!"
"Why don't we get you checked into your room?" Hank said, taking the wheelchair. "I am anxious to confer with their medic, Lifeline. He seems most knowledgeable on mutant matters."
"Okay," Kitty kissed Peter on the cheek. "See you later! I gotta talk to the others!"
Remy moved off to say hello to some other students. As Hank wheeled Peter away, Kitty moved off to talk to someone. She was stopped by a single sentence from Todd.
"You're kind of chummy with him aren't you?" Todd asked.
"So?" Kitty snapped. "We're friends."
"That was a little friendlier than usual," Todd pointed out. "The only other person I've ever seen you give that look to was Lance."
"That's ridiculous!" Kitty flushed and shouted at him. "Like what do you know about Lance and me anyway, Toad?"
"I know you were the only person in his life Lance ever loved," Todd said softly. "And if I know him, he still does." Then he walked away.
