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\viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\f0\fs24 X-men are the property of Marvel. Asa is mine. Remember everything in ( ) are thoughts or mental exchanges.\par
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Chapter 4\par
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Jubilee thought the stars looked so beautiful. (Sigh, wish I had someone to share them with, brrrr....boy is it getting cold!) she thought as she rubbed her gloves together. Suddenly she hears a *click!* and feels something metallic around her neck. (What the....oh no a inhibitor collar, my powers are gone.) She turned and saw a large familiar terrifying figure, Sabertooth. He was laughing. "Ha..Ha..Well girlie it seems that Wolverine has not taught you all he knows just yet. Too bad he will never get the chance." Jubilee tried to run, but he was too fast. He caught her quickly and threw her to the ground. He had her on her back with his clawed hand coving her mouth. He ripped of the front of her jacket. If she only had her power she could zap him, but now she was helpless. His weight was crushing her; she found it hard to breathe. started to cry. "Yes, let me see fear." She tried to kick him but that just made him push down harder on her "My aren't we turning into the lovely lady. Let's say we have a little fun, that would make the runt really mad!" He started to tear away at her remaining clothing little by little. "No...No....Wolvie where are you?" She tried kicking him again but that just brought a slap across the face. She was trapped. Jubilee stopped fighting and remained still, she turned her face away from him. "Now that is it, I am going to enjoy this.", he said as he licked her cheek. "Ah, fresh meat." A silent stream of tears went down her cheeks. Then she noticed that he had stopped and was looking around sniffing the air. Suddenly a hand from behind grasped Sabertooth by the back of the neck and flung him into a tree 20 ft away. Jubilee looked up and saw the back of a Oakland Raiders jacket sanding between her and Sabertooth. She then curl up into a fetal position and remained still.\par
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Sabertooth was furious. (How did he get so close to me so fast?) He looked at his opponent. He was a well-muscled man with a little fuzz on top similar to a boot camp marine. He was sporting a goatee and a very displeased look on his face. His eyes were glowing yellow. "Who are you? Oh let me guess a new X-man? What do they call you, yellow-eye?" Sabertooth had gotten to his feet, Asa noticed somesort of electronic pack on his back. "The name is Asa. " Asa replied. Then he raised his right palm and fried three blue energy blasts at his foe. The first one hit the pack, the second one missed, the third hit him in the chest, knocking him down. Asa turned around to see how Jubilee was doing, she was still in the fetal position on the cold ground. Her clothing was torn and tattered. He knew was going to have to get her out of the cold soon. Sabertooth recovered far quicker than Asa had thought he would. He was on his feet and reaching for a fallen log. Asa peppered him with a dozen more blue energy blasts. The log blew up, showering Sabertooth with splitters. Sabertooth screamed and rushed toward Asa. He slashed and slashed at Asa with his claws. Asa dodged everyone but one that hit him across his upper right leg. It cut through his sweat pants and left four claw marks each about 6 inches long. To Sabertooth's surprise the wounds were not as deep as they should have been. Asa then started kicking Sabertooth in the head at super speed from all directions. From the side, then the face, then the other side. The blows forced Sabertooth to quickly back away. Then all of the sudden alarms started going off. \par
Sabertooth looked around and started to retreat, "This ain't over, I am going to kill you!" He turned and ran. When Asa felt his enemy was far enough away he turned his attention to Jubilee.\par
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Jubilee had been silent, she did not know what to think. Suddenly a hand touched her and she jumped back. "Please no more." Then she heard "Calm down Jubilee, it's me Asa." She sat there confused for a few moments, as Asa was kneeling beside her. Asa quickly put his jacket around and examined her quickly. (Nothing seems to be broken, no major bleeding, bruises on the face, what is this thing around her neck?!?) Jubilee then started to cry again as she put her head into his chest. "He hurt me....I couldn't use my powers......he tried to.. to..." She was sobbing as she clung to him. He put his arms around her and gently rocked her back and forth, with his right hand covering her head. She was cold and he needed to calm her down and warm her up a little. All of the sudden a white light started to form around his hands. Jubilee started to feel a warmth goes through her body, it was nice and relaxing, and his voice was soothing as he said, "Hush now nobody's going to hurt you now.....relax little sister.....shhhhhhh" She started to calm down, and he picked her up and began to walk back to the mansion. The white light had faded, he could feel her warming up. Her tears had nearly stopped, but she continued to cling to him with her head in his chest. He was ignoring his own wound, but that was no big deal. Although his invulnerability factor was more resistant to energy blasts, he could hold up pretty well against claws too. Sabertooth's blow should have been much deeper and taken most of his upper thigh. In Asa's case there might not even be a scar when his healing factor had a day or two to work on it.\par
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The mansion was in disarray just after the alarm sounded. Scott, Marrow, and Bobby were the first outside. Storm, Sam, and Gambit soon followed. Jean and the Professor were in the war room trying to figure out what was going on, all they knew was that Jubilee, Asa, and Logan were missing. Beast was preparing medlab with Paige's and Rogue's help. Jean and the Professor saw some security footage of Sabertooth climbing over a fence leaving the grounds. "How did he get on the grounds Professor?" "I do not know Jean." Those outside fanned out to search. They did not have to do so long. Gambit was the first to see Asa walking out of the woods with Jubilee in his arms. He rushed over to them. He saw the bruises on her neck and the claw marks on Asa's leg. "Is the petite alright?" He asked in a very concerned voice."I think so, but we better get her some medical attention right away." "Quickly, follow Gambit." They rushed off to the medlab Jean and the professor had sensed fear and terror coming from Jubilee earlier. Now she was calmer and relaxed, but her mind was still a jumble of emotions. Jean and the Professor quickly went to medlab. They got there just before Asa and Gambit enter.\par
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They all had horrified looks as they saw Asa standing there with Jubilee. \par
(Oh no!!!!) Rogue and Paige both thought. The Professor kept a straight face but inside he was about to blow. So was Jean. Beast motioned for Asa to put her down on the examaning table "Put her over here my friend." Asa gently put her down, at first she did not want to let go as she let out "Nooooo, don't let me go, I 'm scared." She was not sure where she and Asa were, but she had no intentions of letting go of him or his shirt just yet. "Shhhh Jubilee it is alright your in medlab...." he replied in a very soft tone. His voice was soothing and reassuring as he got her to calm down and slowly let go. She started to realize she was safe and among the X-men. Asa put reassuring hands on her shoulders and looked her straight in the eye and said, "They need to exam you, I just want you to know you are safe, and if you need anything you let me know, ok?" "ok." she replied, her voice still a little shakey. Asa stepped aside and the next person Jubes saw was Jean. She sat down beside the teenager as Jubes put both arms around Jean and put her head in her lap. "Oh Jean it was horrible...." She left out the reason she had gone out but told the rest of the story.\par
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Outside the rest of the team was looking at where the confrontation had occurred. Gambit came out and told everyone what had happened. Everyone was concerned and angry. Even Marrow, she had to admit even she was a little concerned for the girl, but Sabertooth had been here. And she hated him. (I hope the new guy got you good you......)\par
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Back in the lab Beast got the collar off her and was examing Jubilee. She had a few bumps, cuts, and bruises but was other wise fine, physically at least. Hank was concerned about her mental state. Jubilee was resting for a bit on the examine table as Jean stroked her head. She and Paige stayed by her side. The Professor had left to talk to Scott as Storm came into check on Jubes. She took in the sense, she felt concern, sadness, and anger. (Thank the Goddess that Asa showed up in time.) Then she noticed the marks on Asa's leg. She motioned for Rogue to come toward her. "Has anyone tended to his wound?" she whispered. "No Storm...." She proceeded to fill her in on what happened in the medlab and how tenderly he had taken care of Jubilee. But since then he had just stood there with his arms crossed. "I see." Storm said. With Rogue by her side she went over to where he was. "Sit." Storm ordered. He tried to protest but he knew he would lose. He sat in a nearby chair. Storm went to talk to Hank as Rogue ripped off the lower half of his right sweat pant leg. "Sugah that was a brave thing you done, and I know all of us are grateful." she said as she looked at the wound. It did not look too bad, even though it was still bleeding a little. "Got to look after my future teammates, you never know when I may need to be looked after." He replied.\par
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Hank came over and examined his leg, "Does not look too bad my good man. You should be fine. Storm could you please grab a clean clothe and put some pressure on this wound?" "Of course Hank." \par
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She got the cloth and pressed it against his wound. Then helped Beast clean it and put a bandage on it. Hank told Asa to get some rest when he could and stay off the leg. "Don't worry doc, I have a healing factor, this wound will be fine in a few hours, and gone in a day." Asa said. "Very Interesting, I would like to give you a physical and run some tests when you feel up to it Asa." "Would these tests include needles?" Asa asked. "Of course." Hank said with a smile as he turn to check on Jubilee. "Thought so....(I hate shots!)" A frown was forming on his face. Rogue and Storm just looked at each other grinned.\par
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It was 5:30 am and Logan was finally back. He rolled into the driveway. He got out and smelled smoke in the nearby woods. He went into the mansion and walked into medlad. Jubilee woke up from her short nap sat up and let out. "Wolvieeeeee!" Logan quickly sat down next to her, she clung to him. She was still upset. Logan looked around and saw Jean, Paige, Asa, Rogue, Storm, and Beast. He noticed that Asa and Jubilee had a bit of each other's scent, plus one other. (Sabertooth!) "It's ok darlin', what happened?" She told him. Wolverine could feel his blood boil(That animal, I am going to kill him!) Jubilee looked up at his face and notice a familiar look in his eye. "Please promise me you won't go after him right now? I need you here with me." she said pleading. "Hush now, old Canucle-head will be right here for a while, you just lay back and rest." Asa was watching from his seat and thought (Wow is this the same man I met yesterday?) As Jubilee laid back she noticed Asa sitting with leg up and a bandage. She turned on her side to face Asa. "Oh, Asa are you ok?" She asked with a frown and a worried expression. Asa got up and walked over beside Logan and put a hand on her head "I am fine Jubilee. But I would be even better if you do what Logan said. I will check on you later" She got up from her position, put her arms around Asa neck, giving him a big hug. "Thank-you." she said. "Your welcome little sister, now rest." She lay back down, took a hold of Logan's right hand with both of hers with no intention of letting go for awhile and went to sleep. Asa turned to Logan, nodded and left. The Professor hovered in a few minutes later. Asa, Storm, and Rogue had left. Hank was looking over some charts. And Logan was sitting next to Jubilee in a chair. They had moved her to a bed. His head was on the bed with his right hand in the grasp of both of Jubilee's. Paige had settled down into a chair at the foot of the bed and was currently asleep. Jean was wondering around the lad and would come over and check on Jubilee ever so often. Charles just watched Jubilee sleep. He was sad and angry, how could anyone try to harm such a precious child. (Oh Jubilee I am so sorry....Please do not lose heart child....you brighten up our lives so much. I know I have not told you that as much and I should, we all should, but in the future I promise I will. You have great potential Jubilation. Great potential.) He turn his hover chair around and left, he did not want to let Jean see the tear going down his cheek. -Continued\par
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Next Chapter - The X-Men and Asa deal with the aftermath of Sabertooth's attack. He is still out there. Is he working alone or with others?\par
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\viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\f0\fs24 X-men are the property of Marvel. Asa is mine. Remember everything in ( ) are thoughts or mental exchanges.\par
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Chapter 4\par
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Jubilee thought the stars looked so beautiful. (Sigh, wish I had someone to share them with, brrrr....boy is it getting cold!) she thought as she rubbed her gloves together. Suddenly she hears a *click!* and feels something metallic around her neck. (What the....oh no a inhibitor collar, my powers are gone.) She turned and saw a large familiar terrifying figure, Sabertooth. He was laughing. "Ha..Ha..Well girlie it seems that Wolverine has not taught you all he knows just yet. Too bad he will never get the chance." Jubilee tried to run, but he was too fast. He caught her quickly and threw her to the ground. He had her on her back with his clawed hand coving her mouth. He ripped of the front of her jacket. If she only had her power she could zap him, but now she was helpless. His weight was crushing her; she found it hard to breathe. started to cry. "Yes, let me see fear." She tried to kick him but that just made him push down harder on her "My aren't we turning into the lovely lady. Let's say we have a little fun, that would make the runt really mad!" He started to tear away at her remaining clothing little by little. "No...No....Wolvie where are you?" She tried kicking him again but that just brought a slap across the face. She was trapped. Jubilee stopped fighting and remained still, she turned her face away from him. "Now that is it, I am going to enjoy this.", he said as he licked her cheek. "Ah, fresh meat." A silent stream of tears went down her cheeks. Then she noticed that he had stopped and was looking around sniffing the air. Suddenly a hand from behind grasped Sabertooth by the back of the neck and flung him into a tree 20 ft away. Jubilee looked up and saw the back of a Oakland Raiders jacket sanding between her and Sabertooth. She then curl up into a fetal position and remained still.\par
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Sabertooth was furious. (How did he get so close to me so fast?) He looked at his opponent. He was a well-muscled man with a little fuzz on top similar to a boot camp marine. He was sporting a goatee and a very displeased look on his face. His eyes were glowing yellow. "Who are you? Oh let me guess a new X-man? What do they call you, yellow-eye?" Sabertooth had gotten to his feet, Asa noticed somesort of electronic pack on his back. "The name is Asa. " Asa replied. Then he raised his right palm and fried three blue energy blasts at his foe. The first one hit the pack, the second one missed, the third hit him in the chest, knocking him down. Asa turned around to see how Jubilee was doing, she was still in the fetal position on the cold ground. Her clothing was torn and tattered. He knew was going to have to get her out of the cold soon. Sabertooth recovered far quicker than Asa had thought he would. He was on his feet and reaching for a fallen log. Asa peppered him with a dozen more blue energy blasts. The log blew up, showering Sabertooth with splitters. Sabertooth screamed and rushed toward Asa. He slashed and slashed at Asa with his claws. Asa dodged everyone but one that hit him across his upper right leg. It cut through his sweat pants and left four claw marks each about 6 inches long. To Sabertooth's surprise the wounds were not as deep as they should have been. Asa then started kicking Sabertooth in the head at super speed from all directions. From the side, then the face, then the other side. The blows forced Sabertooth to quickly back away. Then all of the sudden alarms started going off. \par
Sabertooth looked around and started to retreat, "This ain't over, I am going to kill you!" He turned and ran. When Asa felt his enemy was far enough away he turned his attention to Jubilee.\par
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Jubilee had been silent, she did not know what to think. Suddenly a hand touched her and she jumped back. "Please no more." Then she heard "Calm down Jubilee, it's me Asa." She sat there confused for a few moments, as Asa was kneeling beside her. Asa quickly put his jacket around and examined her quickly. (Nothing seems to be broken, no major bleeding, bruises on the face, what is this thing around her neck?!?) Jubilee then started to cry again as she put her head into his chest. "He hurt me....I couldn't use my powers......he tried to.. to..." She was sobbing as she clung to him. He put his arms around her and gently rocked her back and forth, with his right hand covering her head. She was cold and he needed to calm her down and warm her up a little. All of the sudden a white light started to form around his hands. Jubilee started to feel a warmth goes through her body, it was nice and relaxing, and his voice was soothing as he said, "Hush now nobody's going to hurt you now.....relax little sister.....shhhhhhh" She started to calm down, and he picked her up and began to walk back to the mansion. The white light had faded, he could feel her warming up. Her tears had nearly stopped, but she continued to cling to him with her head in his chest. He was ignoring his own wound, but that was no big deal. Although his invulnerability factor was more resistant to energy blasts, he could hold up pretty well against claws too. Sabertooth's blow should have been much deeper and taken most of his upper thigh. In Asa's case there might not even be a scar when his healing factor had a day or two to work on it.\par
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The mansion was in disarray just after the alarm sounded. Scott, Marrow, and Bobby were the first outside. Storm, Sam, and Gambit soon followed. Jean and the Professor were in the war room trying to figure out what was going on, all they knew was that Jubilee, Asa, and Logan were missing. Beast was preparing medlab with Paige's and Rogue's help. Jean and the Professor saw some security footage of Sabertooth climbing over a fence leaving the grounds. "How did he get on the grounds Professor?" "I do not know Jean." Those outside fanned out to search. They did not have to do so long. Gambit was the first to see Asa walking out of the woods with Jubilee in his arms. He rushed over to them. He saw the bruises on her neck and the claw marks on Asa's leg. "Is the petite alright?" He asked in a very concerned voice."I think so, but we better get her some medical attention right away." "Quickly, follow Gambit." They rushed off to the medlab Jean and the professor had sensed fear and terror coming from Jubilee earlier. Now she was calmer and relaxed, but her mind was still a jumble of emotions. Jean and the Professor quickly went to medlab. They got there just before Asa and Gambit enter.\par
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They all had horrified looks as they saw Asa standing there with Jubilee. \par
(Oh no!!!!) Rogue and Paige both thought. The Professor kept a straight face but inside he was about to blow. So was Jean. Beast motioned for Asa to put her down on the examaning table "Put her over here my friend." Asa gently put her down, at first she did not want to let go as she let out "Nooooo, don't let me go, I 'm scared." She was not sure where she and Asa were, but she had no intentions of letting go of him or his shirt just yet. "Shhhh Jubilee it is alright your in medlab...." he replied in a very soft tone. His voice was soothing and reassuring as he got her to calm down and slowly let go. She started to realize she was safe and among the X-men. Asa put reassuring hands on her shoulders and looked her straight in the eye and said, "They need to exam you, I just want you to know you are safe, and if you need anything you let me know, ok?" "ok." she replied, her voice still a little shakey. Asa stepped aside and the next person Jubes saw was Jean. She sat down beside the teenager as Jubes put both arms around Jean and put her head in her lap. "Oh Jean it was horrible...." She left out the reason she had gone out but told the rest of the story.\par
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Outside the rest of the team was looking at where the confrontation had occurred. Gambit came out and told everyone what had happened. Everyone was concerned and angry. Even Marrow, she had to admit even she was a little concerned for the girl, but Sabertooth had been here. And she hated him. (I hope the new guy got you good you......)\par
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Back in the lab Beast got the collar off her and was examing Jubilee. She had a few bumps, cuts, and bruises but was other wise fine, physically at least. Hank was concerned about her mental state. Jubilee was resting for a bit on the examine table as Jean stroked her head. She and Paige stayed by her side. The Professor had left to talk to Scott as Storm came into check on Jubes. She took in the sense, she felt concern, sadness, and anger. (Thank the Goddess that Asa showed up in time.) Then she noticed the marks on Asa's leg. She motioned for Rogue to come toward her. "Has anyone tended to his wound?" she whispered. "No Storm...." She proceeded to fill her in on what happened in the medlab and how tenderly he had taken care of Jubilee. But since then he had just stood there with his arms crossed. "I see." Storm said. With Rogue by her side she went over to where he was. "Sit." Storm ordered. He tried to protest but he knew he would lose. He sat in a nearby chair. Storm went to talk to Hank as Rogue ripped off the lower half of his right sweat pant leg. "Sugah that was a brave thing you done, and I know all of us are grateful." she said as she looked at the wound. It did not look too bad, even though it was still bleeding a little. "Got to look after my future teammates, you never know when I may need to be looked after." He replied.\par
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Hank came over and examined his leg, "Does not look too bad my good man. You should be fine. Storm could you please grab a clean clothe and put some pressure on this wound?" "Of course Hank." \par
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She got the cloth and pressed it against his wound. Then helped Beast clean it and put a bandage on it. Hank told Asa to get some rest when he could and stay off the leg. "Don't worry doc, I have a healing factor, this wound will be fine in a few hours, and gone in a day." Asa said. "Very Interesting, I would like to give you a physical and run some tests when you feel up to it Asa." "Would these tests include needles?" Asa asked. "Of course." Hank said with a smile as he turn to check on Jubilee. "Thought so....(I hate shots!)" A frown was forming on his face. Rogue and Storm just looked at each other grinned.\par
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It was 5:30 am and Logan was finally back. He rolled into the driveway. He got out and smelled smoke in the nearby woods. He went into the mansion and walked into medlad. Jubilee woke up from her short nap sat up and let out. "Wolvieeeeee!" Logan quickly sat down next to her, she clung to him. She was still upset. Logan looked around and saw Jean, Paige, Asa, Rogue, Storm, and Beast. He noticed that Asa and Jubilee had a bit of each other's scent, plus one other. (Sabertooth!) "It's ok darlin', what happened?" She told him. Wolverine could feel his blood boil(That animal, I am going to kill him!) Jubilee looked up at his face and notice a familiar look in his eye. "Please promise me you won't go after him right now? I need you here with me." she said pleading. "Hush now, old Canucle-head will be right here for a while, you just lay back and rest." Asa was watching from his seat and thought (Wow is this the same man I met yesterday?) As Jubilee laid back she noticed Asa sitting with leg up and a bandage. She turned on her side to face Asa. "Oh, Asa are you ok?" She asked with a frown and a worried expression. Asa got up and walked over beside Logan and put a hand on her head "I am fine Jubilee. But I would be even better if you do what Logan said. I will check on you later" She got up from her position, put her arms around Asa neck, giving him a big hug. "Thank-you." she said. "Your welcome little sister, now rest." She lay back down, took a hold of Logan's right hand with both of hers with no intention of letting go for awhile and went to sleep. Asa turned to Logan, nodded and left. The Professor hovered in a few minutes later. Asa, Storm, and Rogue had left. Hank was looking over some charts. And Logan was sitting next to Jubilee in a chair. They had moved her to a bed. His head was on the bed with his right hand in the grasp of both of Jubilee's. Paige had settled down into a chair at the foot of the bed and was currently asleep. Jean was wondering around the lad and would come over and check on Jubilee ever so often. Charles just watched Jubilee sleep. He was sad and angry, how could anyone try to harm such a precious child. (Oh Jubilee I am so sorry....Please do not lose heart child....you brighten up our lives so much. I know I have not told you that as much and I should, we all should, but in the future I promise I will. You have great potential Jubilation. Great potential.) He turn his hover chair around and left, he did not want to let Jean see the tear going down his cheek. -Continued\par
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Next Chapter - The X-Men and Asa deal with the aftermath of Sabertooth's attack. He is still out there. Is he working alone or with others?\par
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