A change in the air
By Todd fan
Disclaimer: "You know. That's the exact same drink i had right after i shot my husband".
Thanks to all of my great reviewers, i think you're all fantastic!. This may mortify you, but the next chapter will be the last. I did warn you. But 'ney fear, the musical is way underway.
Chapter 23 - Strange messenger
Todd sighed as his eyes panned the huge study of Charles Xavier. The Professor was sitting at his desk, looking concerned.
"Did you talk with your grandmother?", he asked.
"Yeah", said Todd, turning his head towards the professor, "she said she wants Gina ta learn how ta control her powers, but she doesn't want her gettin' involved in any of the fightin'. An' i agree wit' her".
"You..do?", said Xavier, slightly taken aback.
"Yeah, i do", said Todd, "she needs ta learn control, no doubt, but...she's only twelve years old, she's way too young ta get involved wit' all this fightin'. I don't even want her joinin' the Brotherhood. I haven't got very much family left.....i just don't want ta see her get hurt".
The Professor nodded and smiled.
"I understand", he said, "and don't worry....i won't ask her to join the X- men".
Todd blinked.
"But i didn't...",Xavier cut him off by tapping his forehead, "oh..right".
There was a knock on the door and Storm walked in.
"You can see her now. She's woken up", she said with a small smile.
"Thanks", said Todd, standing up and walking out, then turned to Xavier, "thanks fer offerin' ta help her, even if she won't be apart of this whole war goin' on. I'm greatfull that ya lettin' her stay on mutual ground, yo".
"You're welcome Todd", said the Professor with a smile, "go and see your cousin".
Todd smiled and walked out.
"You know Storm, there's hope for that boy yet", he said.
"I think your good heart is blinding you again", said Storm with a small chuckle.
Meanwhile, in the common room, Pietro was flirting with Rogue.
"So...even if our dance was interupted", he said with a grin, "i want to know why you decided to dance with me?. I mean, i haven't been the best of guys recently".
"A'h can't decide if it was your industrial- strength ego or your obnoxious personality", said Rogue, with a smirk.
"That means there isn't a second date doesn't it?"
"Pietro, there wasn't even a FIRST!".
"Okay, but you don't know what your missing out on", said Pietro.
"A'h think a'h can live", she muttered.
In the infirmary, Gina was lying down, her eyes open. Her head still hurt. She could FEEL all the plant life around her. The grass and tree's outside. The potted plant on Beast's desk. She could feel them grow, feel their search for light and water. She closed her eyes.
"Your spider plant needs watering", she said, not looking up.
Hank blinked from his desk.
"Oh", he said, standing up and putting some water in it, "thank you".
"Your welcome", she said with a sigh.
It was then that Todd walked in, causing the youngster to smile.
"Hey pipsqueak", he said, hopping over to her bed and ruffling her hair, "ya caused Mr Mcoy any trouble?".
"She's been fine", said Beast with a smile, "i wish all my patients were this calm".
"Hi Todd", said Gina, "this mutant stuff is pretty cool. Even if it gives me a headache".
"Yeah, you just wait 'till you get used ta 'em", said Todd with a grin, "the novelty soon wears off".
"I'm sorry i wrecked everyone's dance", she said.
"We didn't miss much", said Todd with a wave of his hand, "ever since we were outed as mutants, no one wanted ta be near us".
"I was thinking of a codename", she said, "i mean, all mutants have one, so why should i be any different?".
"Ya do realise that ya not gonna be part of any team", said Todd, crosssing his arms.
"I guessed", said Gina with a sigh, "you and Nonna are too protective over me to let me. Anyway, what to you think about Botanica?".
"Botanica?", said Todd, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah", said Gina, "Mr Mcoy suggested it".
"Botany is the study of plants", put in Beast, "i thought i had a nice ring to it myself".
"Botanica", said Todd, mulling it over, "yeah, i think it suits ya just fine".
"Cool", said Gina, closing her eyes slightly, "so what are you guys gonna do with me?".
"You're going back ta live wit' Nonna", said Todd, "every week, ya will spend one day over here in Bayville, where Xavier will help ya learn how ta conrtol those powers'a yours".
"Can i stay in the 'hood house?", she asked hopefully.
"Yeah sure", said Todd.
Gina yawned and rubbed her eyes.
"I think you need more rest", said Todd.
"I'm fine", protested Gina.
"Your cousin's right", said Best, "rest is the best medicine for anything".
"Okay fine..but i'm not going to sleep for long", she said, closing her eyes.
"I'll be back later ta collect ya. See ya later", said Todd, then with a grin, "Botanica".
Gina gave a small smile before going back to sleep.
A few hours later, Gina was getting ready to go home. Rosetta had her Harley outside and was handing Gina a helmet. Jamie walked out of the mansion and towards them.
"Hey Jamie", said Gina with a smile.
"Hi Gina", said Jamie, "how are you feeling?".
"Better", said Gina with a smile, "i wanted to thank you".
"For what?", said Jamie, blinking.
"For standing up for me in that alley. You could have really got hurt".
"Well, i didn't want to see you get hurt", said Jamie with a shrug, "it was nothing really".
"Well i thought it was really brave", said Gina, giving him a kiss on the cheek, "thanks".
She smiled and put on her helmet. She hopped onto her grandmothers motorcycle and Rosetta started up the engine. As the motorcycle sped off, Jamie smiled and touched his cheek.
Over at the Brotherhood house, Pietro was making very important desisions as a leader. It required full concentration and all of the skills he had learned so far. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Magic eight ball, do i tell father that i acidentally blew all of our food money on Halloween costumes?".
He shook the little black ball and turned it upside down. A little blue triangle appeared on the screen saying 'It is certain'.
Pietro winced.
"Magic eight ball, will he be understanding?".
He shook it again. ' Don't count on it'.
"Arrrrghh", shouted Pietro banging his head on the table.
"What are you doing?", asked Lance, leaning on the doorframe.
"I'm making important leadership decisions, nothing to worry about", said Pietro.
"Using a magic eight ball?", said Lance, raisng an eyebrow, "and you think there's nothing to worry about huh?".
"Nope, me and the eight ball will lead the Brotherhood into victory....hopefully", said Pietro.
"Oh, how reassuring. I think I'll write my will I'm so reassured", said Lance, "heck, when I was leader, i'd never put the fate of the team in the hands of an eight ball".
"Well YOU'RE not the leader anymore", said Pietro, pulling a face, "besides eight ball's don't have hands, AND they are all knowing".
"They can only answer yes or no questions", said Lance, "you couldn't ask it what the weather would be like".
"Really?", said Pietro, shaking the eight ball, "eight ball, what will the weather be like tomorow?. Ahhh you see?. Outlook good!".
"Oh gee, the eight ball IS all powerfull", said Lance sarcastically, "maybe we should make it our leader instead of you".
Pietro scowled.
"Shut up", he said, "i didn't laugh at your leadership skills, don't laugh at mine!".
"Shut up yourself", said Lance, "you know you're such a.....".
He was cut off by the sound of roaring outside. Pietro gave a squeak of terror.
"It's the mummies again!", he said, hiding behind the couch, "or worse, it's my sister!".
"Since when did Wanda roar?", said Lance, walking to the door.
"Don't open it!", shouted Pietro, running to the the door and geting in front of it, "whenever someone opens a door to a weird nose, it drags them through and kills them!".
Lance rolled his eyes and pushed Pietro aside, opening the door. Both boys peered around.
"I don't see anyhting", said Lance.
"Maybe it went away", said Pietro hopefully.
Another roar resonunded and a huge dragon swooped down onto the driveway.
"Pietro?", said Lance, blinking.
"Yeah?".
"You see a dragon too right?".
"If you do".
The 'dragon' looked at them and frowned. It then shape-shifted into a normal looking 20 year old guy. He had brown eyes, and blonde hair in a crew-cut. He was wearing armor over what looked like a very old fashioned suit. He strode over to the house and looked at the boys.
"Is this the Brotherhood boarding house?", he asked, "i have come all the way from Britain, and i do not have much time".
"Errr..yeah", said Pietro, nodding slowly, "i'm the leader of the Brotherhood. Britain huh?. That's a long flight".
"I took a plane idiot", muttered the guy, "i mearly flew from the airport".
"What do you want?", asked Lance crossing his arms.
"Hey, i'll say that!", said Pietro, "i'm the leader!. What do you want?".
"I'm looking for Sidney Cagney", said the guy, "it's urgent".
Wow, i just keep throwing cliffhangers at you don't i?. Please review. Stay tuned for the final chapter next time. Until then....
By Todd fan
Disclaimer: "You know. That's the exact same drink i had right after i shot my husband".
Thanks to all of my great reviewers, i think you're all fantastic!. This may mortify you, but the next chapter will be the last. I did warn you. But 'ney fear, the musical is way underway.
Chapter 23 - Strange messenger
Todd sighed as his eyes panned the huge study of Charles Xavier. The Professor was sitting at his desk, looking concerned.
"Did you talk with your grandmother?", he asked.
"Yeah", said Todd, turning his head towards the professor, "she said she wants Gina ta learn how ta control her powers, but she doesn't want her gettin' involved in any of the fightin'. An' i agree wit' her".
"You..do?", said Xavier, slightly taken aback.
"Yeah, i do", said Todd, "she needs ta learn control, no doubt, but...she's only twelve years old, she's way too young ta get involved wit' all this fightin'. I don't even want her joinin' the Brotherhood. I haven't got very much family left.....i just don't want ta see her get hurt".
The Professor nodded and smiled.
"I understand", he said, "and don't worry....i won't ask her to join the X- men".
Todd blinked.
"But i didn't...",Xavier cut him off by tapping his forehead, "oh..right".
There was a knock on the door and Storm walked in.
"You can see her now. She's woken up", she said with a small smile.
"Thanks", said Todd, standing up and walking out, then turned to Xavier, "thanks fer offerin' ta help her, even if she won't be apart of this whole war goin' on. I'm greatfull that ya lettin' her stay on mutual ground, yo".
"You're welcome Todd", said the Professor with a smile, "go and see your cousin".
Todd smiled and walked out.
"You know Storm, there's hope for that boy yet", he said.
"I think your good heart is blinding you again", said Storm with a small chuckle.
Meanwhile, in the common room, Pietro was flirting with Rogue.
"So...even if our dance was interupted", he said with a grin, "i want to know why you decided to dance with me?. I mean, i haven't been the best of guys recently".
"A'h can't decide if it was your industrial- strength ego or your obnoxious personality", said Rogue, with a smirk.
"That means there isn't a second date doesn't it?"
"Pietro, there wasn't even a FIRST!".
"Okay, but you don't know what your missing out on", said Pietro.
"A'h think a'h can live", she muttered.
In the infirmary, Gina was lying down, her eyes open. Her head still hurt. She could FEEL all the plant life around her. The grass and tree's outside. The potted plant on Beast's desk. She could feel them grow, feel their search for light and water. She closed her eyes.
"Your spider plant needs watering", she said, not looking up.
Hank blinked from his desk.
"Oh", he said, standing up and putting some water in it, "thank you".
"Your welcome", she said with a sigh.
It was then that Todd walked in, causing the youngster to smile.
"Hey pipsqueak", he said, hopping over to her bed and ruffling her hair, "ya caused Mr Mcoy any trouble?".
"She's been fine", said Beast with a smile, "i wish all my patients were this calm".
"Hi Todd", said Gina, "this mutant stuff is pretty cool. Even if it gives me a headache".
"Yeah, you just wait 'till you get used ta 'em", said Todd with a grin, "the novelty soon wears off".
"I'm sorry i wrecked everyone's dance", she said.
"We didn't miss much", said Todd with a wave of his hand, "ever since we were outed as mutants, no one wanted ta be near us".
"I was thinking of a codename", she said, "i mean, all mutants have one, so why should i be any different?".
"Ya do realise that ya not gonna be part of any team", said Todd, crosssing his arms.
"I guessed", said Gina with a sigh, "you and Nonna are too protective over me to let me. Anyway, what to you think about Botanica?".
"Botanica?", said Todd, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah", said Gina, "Mr Mcoy suggested it".
"Botany is the study of plants", put in Beast, "i thought i had a nice ring to it myself".
"Botanica", said Todd, mulling it over, "yeah, i think it suits ya just fine".
"Cool", said Gina, closing her eyes slightly, "so what are you guys gonna do with me?".
"You're going back ta live wit' Nonna", said Todd, "every week, ya will spend one day over here in Bayville, where Xavier will help ya learn how ta conrtol those powers'a yours".
"Can i stay in the 'hood house?", she asked hopefully.
"Yeah sure", said Todd.
Gina yawned and rubbed her eyes.
"I think you need more rest", said Todd.
"I'm fine", protested Gina.
"Your cousin's right", said Best, "rest is the best medicine for anything".
"Okay fine..but i'm not going to sleep for long", she said, closing her eyes.
"I'll be back later ta collect ya. See ya later", said Todd, then with a grin, "Botanica".
Gina gave a small smile before going back to sleep.
A few hours later, Gina was getting ready to go home. Rosetta had her Harley outside and was handing Gina a helmet. Jamie walked out of the mansion and towards them.
"Hey Jamie", said Gina with a smile.
"Hi Gina", said Jamie, "how are you feeling?".
"Better", said Gina with a smile, "i wanted to thank you".
"For what?", said Jamie, blinking.
"For standing up for me in that alley. You could have really got hurt".
"Well, i didn't want to see you get hurt", said Jamie with a shrug, "it was nothing really".
"Well i thought it was really brave", said Gina, giving him a kiss on the cheek, "thanks".
She smiled and put on her helmet. She hopped onto her grandmothers motorcycle and Rosetta started up the engine. As the motorcycle sped off, Jamie smiled and touched his cheek.
Over at the Brotherhood house, Pietro was making very important desisions as a leader. It required full concentration and all of the skills he had learned so far. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Magic eight ball, do i tell father that i acidentally blew all of our food money on Halloween costumes?".
He shook the little black ball and turned it upside down. A little blue triangle appeared on the screen saying 'It is certain'.
Pietro winced.
"Magic eight ball, will he be understanding?".
He shook it again. ' Don't count on it'.
"Arrrrghh", shouted Pietro banging his head on the table.
"What are you doing?", asked Lance, leaning on the doorframe.
"I'm making important leadership decisions, nothing to worry about", said Pietro.
"Using a magic eight ball?", said Lance, raisng an eyebrow, "and you think there's nothing to worry about huh?".
"Nope, me and the eight ball will lead the Brotherhood into victory....hopefully", said Pietro.
"Oh, how reassuring. I think I'll write my will I'm so reassured", said Lance, "heck, when I was leader, i'd never put the fate of the team in the hands of an eight ball".
"Well YOU'RE not the leader anymore", said Pietro, pulling a face, "besides eight ball's don't have hands, AND they are all knowing".
"They can only answer yes or no questions", said Lance, "you couldn't ask it what the weather would be like".
"Really?", said Pietro, shaking the eight ball, "eight ball, what will the weather be like tomorow?. Ahhh you see?. Outlook good!".
"Oh gee, the eight ball IS all powerfull", said Lance sarcastically, "maybe we should make it our leader instead of you".
Pietro scowled.
"Shut up", he said, "i didn't laugh at your leadership skills, don't laugh at mine!".
"Shut up yourself", said Lance, "you know you're such a.....".
He was cut off by the sound of roaring outside. Pietro gave a squeak of terror.
"It's the mummies again!", he said, hiding behind the couch, "or worse, it's my sister!".
"Since when did Wanda roar?", said Lance, walking to the door.
"Don't open it!", shouted Pietro, running to the the door and geting in front of it, "whenever someone opens a door to a weird nose, it drags them through and kills them!".
Lance rolled his eyes and pushed Pietro aside, opening the door. Both boys peered around.
"I don't see anyhting", said Lance.
"Maybe it went away", said Pietro hopefully.
Another roar resonunded and a huge dragon swooped down onto the driveway.
"Pietro?", said Lance, blinking.
"Yeah?".
"You see a dragon too right?".
"If you do".
The 'dragon' looked at them and frowned. It then shape-shifted into a normal looking 20 year old guy. He had brown eyes, and blonde hair in a crew-cut. He was wearing armor over what looked like a very old fashioned suit. He strode over to the house and looked at the boys.
"Is this the Brotherhood boarding house?", he asked, "i have come all the way from Britain, and i do not have much time".
"Errr..yeah", said Pietro, nodding slowly, "i'm the leader of the Brotherhood. Britain huh?. That's a long flight".
"I took a plane idiot", muttered the guy, "i mearly flew from the airport".
"What do you want?", asked Lance crossing his arms.
"Hey, i'll say that!", said Pietro, "i'm the leader!. What do you want?".
"I'm looking for Sidney Cagney", said the guy, "it's urgent".
Wow, i just keep throwing cliffhangers at you don't i?. Please review. Stay tuned for the final chapter next time. Until then....