Consider Yourself Part of the Furniture

"I really appreciate you helping us out here Professor," Roadblock told Xavier the following day. Also with Xavier were Scott, Logan and Jean.

"Well I'm happy to help any mutant who needs guidance," Xavier said. "May I ask a question? Why is Low Light tied up like that?" He pointed to Low Light who was bound with duct tape and rope. There was a gag on his mouth as well.

"Because he managed to get out of the straightjacket," Todd said matter of factly. The entire Misfit team was in Xavier's library.

"So why are all of you here?" Scott glared at the Misfits.

"Moral support," Pietro shrugged. "Well that and Lance wanted some alone time with Kitty."

"Lance get back here!" Althea said as she spied Lance trying to sneak away.

"I just saw Kitty!" Lance said excitedly. "Hey Kitty! It's me!" He left the room excitedly.

"Wanna go annoy the two of them?" Todd asked Althea.

"Yeah okay," Althea shrugged and they went after him.

"Gaba!" Claudius cried out.

"Bawwk!" Barney yelled loudly as well.

"I think they're hungry," Shipwreck picked them up. "You guys got any extra milk or something?"

"Awk! Batten down the hatches! The swabbies want their chow!" Polly cried out.

"Yeah I can show you the kitchen," Jean took Barney from him. "Hi Barney. How are you doing? OW! No…no my earring is not a toy!" They left the room.

"Hey where do you keep the beer in this joint?" They could hear Polly ask in the hallway.

"Well I suppose the rest of you would like to amuse yourselves in some way while Xavier starts his therapy today?" Roadblock asked. At this all the remaining Misfits cheered and went out of the room in a rush. "Ask a stupid question…"

"I'll go try to contain the damage," Cover Girl followed them. "GIRLS FOR CRYING OUT LOUD WHERE DID YOU GET THAT?"

"Oh boy…" Scott groaned. "I think I'd better help her," He went out after her.

"I'd like to try the Danger Room," The Blind Master said. "Are you with me Spirit?"

"I am always interested in a challenge," Spirit grinned.

"Oh you like a challenge eh?" Logan grinned. "I think I can cook one up for you."

"Lead the way," The Blind Master told him.

"Okay now it's time for your therapy," Roadblock removed the gag from Low Light's mouth and started to untie him.

"That was not necessary," Low Light snapped.

"Yes it was," Roadblock said.

"I really don't want to do this," Low Light gulped. "Maybe I was better off with the Misfits…"

"SOMEBODY HELP ME!" Jamie ran by with Trinity after him.

"Come back here babe!" Quinn called out.

"Mamma wants some lovin'!" Daria shouted.

"Kissing time!" Brittany shouted.

"On the other hand…" Low Light sighed.

"Low Light I understand that you have problems accepting being a mutant," Xavier said. "But everyone here just wants to help you."

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Peter's voice could be heard throughout the hallway.

"I'm here to see Kitty!" Lance snapped. "So butt out while I have some quality time with my girlfriend!"

"She is not your girlfriend anymore!" Peter snapped.

"Yes she is! Kitty tell him!" Lance snapped.

Roadblock closed the library doors. "Well most of us are," Roadblock sighed.

"Look I have no problems actually being a mutant now," Low Light said. "It's just how I got this way that's really freaking me out. And I don't really want to use these powers, okay? Why can't people accept that?"

"But these powers are part of who you are," Xavier told him.

"So was my appendix! I had no problems getting rid of that!" Low Light snapped. "Look I have it under control! I don't need training or anything like that! And I am definitely not going anywhere near that Danger Room! So you can just forget it!"

"You want me to stay Xavier in case he decides to make a break for it?" Roadblock asked.

"Um, maybe that might not be a bad idea," Xavier looked at Low Light. "Mr. MacBride, I understand that you also have some other psychological problems as well. Perhaps the reason you are unwilling to use your abilities is linked to them."

"Psychological?" Low Light looked at Roadblock. "You told him about my damn night terrors didn't you?"

"I had to!" Roadblock snapped. "You've been going through this for years and nothing's worked!"

"Oh great!" Low Light put his head in his hands. "Just what I need! You know how I feel about that!"

"Please calm down," Xavier said calmly. "I understand this is a painful subject for you but there is no need to feel ashamed."

"That's easy for you to say," Low Light grumbled. "You're not the one who wakes up shaking in the middle of the night like a little kid! It's humiliating!"

"You're too much of a tough guy to admit you sometimes need to cry," Roadblock said. "Just give this a chance. Let him into your head. Then maybe you'll get a decent night's sleep in bed. What have you got to lose?"

Low Light gulped. "What's left of my sanity." He was definitely not looking forward to this. "Just don't erase anything huh?"

"I promise," Xavier began. "This won't hurt a bit."

"Famous last words," Low Light groaned before falling into his past.