Karma

Chapter Ten: Coming Together

Author: Icy Flame

Disclaimer: Don't own them never will!

Icy: Hey I actually got some coupling in here! Yay! Hehe

W: Sorry for the long wait! Thanks everyone who reviewed!

Icy: Enjoy!

~~~ Trask's Containment Areas ~~~

"Is anyone out there?" rasped a male voice, it was barely audible but could be heard if someone was trying to pick up on the sounds in the room. There was a clink from a cell near his and the voice again asked his question.

 "Whose out there?"

  "Evan? Is that you?"

   "Mr. McCoy?" Evan, the first regain his vocal abilities, replied shocked.

   "Yes it seems we are not alone."

    "What do you mean?"

   "He means porcupine that ya ain't alone"

   "Logan?"

    "Don't tell me I'm stuck here with a bunch of X-Geeks?"

   "Fred?"

    "Is there anyone else here besides me (Even), Mr. Logan, Mr. McCoy, and Fred?"

    "Yeah shugah"

     "Rogue?"

      "The one and only. Anyone got an aspirin Ah got a killa headache?"

   Fred whined, "Hey quit shouting, you aren't the only one." Everyone noticeably lowered their voices, wishing whoever was making that ringing noise would relinquish their actions.

~~~ Hide out ~~~

"Wow Professor it's just…beautiful" Kitty purred (pun intended). Lance grinned at her, nodding his head in agreement. It was beautiful; there were lush landscaping and even a house. Well it was actually an eight-room house not counting the bathroom, containing two bathrooms, four bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, entertainment room, and meeting room. The children at once fanned out in the place, searching around, getting the feel of it.

     Meanwhile the adults went to the meeting room to begin forming the plans. They left Scott and Jean in charge, hoping they themselves would dissolve any problems that might arise within the ranks. Of course mostly the teams stayed split up, brother hood with brotherhood while X-men stayed with X-men. But there were some examples of this not being completely true. Lance and Kitty went off on a walk together, to 'scout the place out' while Tabitha and Kurt went fishing for some bizarre reason. What made an even stranger thing was that Jamie was having a deep conversation with Fred and Todd.

   On closer inspection though one would understand how they were able to go about this…the trio was discussing which Pokemon was the strongest in the game. Each was willing to play the gameboy version, the only setback being there was only one game and system. Jamie came to the quickest answer by punching his arm, causing two more of him to appear. Taking the gameboys from them he handed the over to Fred and Todd as his 'twins' disappeared. They grinned and began to see who could become a Pokemon master. (Ok I don't actually think his power works that way but hey that apple he was eating in the one episode duplicated with each clone so nyah!)

   Most of the new recruits were outside trying to get a tan or splashing about in the water. A few rogue Jamie duplicates were building sandcastles, while Rhane was dragging Sam along to help find 'pretty' seashells. Rhane morphed into dog form, in order to move quicker, forcing Cannonball to use his powers and shoot forward to keep up to her pace. Bobby was trying to get a tan with Jubilee and Amara. Ray and Roberto were seeing who could win in volleyball, the score being tied as of now '14-14'. Neither was willing to give in and the white ball, which had been brand new in the beginning was started to look exceedingly shabby for a ball only used in one game.

~~~ Meeting Room ~~~

   "Well does anyone have any suggestions as to what action we should take in our current situation?" Charles asked the others, he looked at Ororo and then to Mystique. Unfortunately for him both of them remained silent, shrugging their shoulders. He sighed and thought for a moment before presenting them with his idea.

   "I see, well there might be a way for us to regain our teammates but it would be quite…challenging."
   Ororo looked interested while the other adult looked slightly peeved. In any other situation it would be rather amusing but at the moment no one was in the mood or had the time to see the event in this light, hence the reason laughter was not present in the meeting room. Charles sat still, brooding about the different possibilities.

  "Well what is it, we don't have all day!" Mystique roared, if Rogue was being held captive by some mutant hater there was no way she was going to wait around and twiddle her thumbs. She pounded her fist into the table in frustration.

   Ororo soothed, "That will not help us, right now we need to cooperate together." She turned her wrath onto the women.

   "How can you just sit there?!? Cooperate you say, don't you realize that they have your nephew!"

   "I understand this all Mystique but unless you have a plan I would rather not put Evan's sacrifice to waste. We need to work with on another or else nothing will happen!" Ororo growled back, nails cutting half-crescent shapes in her palms as she resisted the urge to leap onto the other women and start pounding her head into the table. Xavier singled for them to cease their fighting and began to explain his idea.

   "It is all quite simple ladies…"

~~~ Kitty and Lance ~~~

   Footprints in the sand would lead you to two genetically advanced beings, although right now they were showing no proof of it, each one held a gift. If you were to simply look at them you would only see a boy and girl enjoying a walk along a secluded beach holding hands. Both teens were promenading on the sand in silence. They hadn't said a thing to each other but every now and then the other would give the other's hand a squeeze. It wasn't much but right now it was just what each of them needed. Kitty leaned her head on Lance's shoulder and let out a breath, while the rock tumbler released her hand and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. She looked up at him and smiled a thanks, he nodded his understanding as they continued their walk in solitude. A small crab crept by them, pausing briefly to cast a glance towards the couple and then scuttling by.

~~~ Fishing Duo ~~~

"So v'hat exactly are v'e trying to catch here Tabitha?" Kurt asked, turning to the girl. She paused her actions in thought and then just shrugged her shoulders. Kurt let out a indignant sigh.

 "Sorry blue, just thought we could use a break from the rest!" she grinned, punching him lightly on the shoulder. Tabby started giggling at him and he smiled back.

  "V'hoa!" he yelled as him pole jolted to life. He gripped the fishing rod with both three-fingered hands and yanked back. The wire strung on the pole was vibrating back and forth letting off a slight hum. He lurched forward as the fish zoomed ahead. Tabitha linked her arms around his waist and helped him pull, shocking him into almost dropping the poll.

  "V'hat are you doing Tabby?"

   "Hmmm helping you out. I want some of this big bad fish too blue!" She purred in a coy voice, causing Kurt to turn purple. She laughed and just squeezed him tighter. Kurt started to reel in the fish, pulling back on the rod every now and then. Finally the fish broke the surface, revealing a blue nine feet, ten inch marlin. (I know, I know they aren't there and stuff but it's the only I could think of!) They high-fived one another and started back to the hideout.  

Icy: That's all I could think of for this chapter! I had a little mix up and thought this was the next chapter for my other story and well that's why it took so long!

W: ::mumbles:: idiot

Icy: ::glares at muse:: What?!?

W: Nothing, hey now PLEASE REVIEW! Icy needs all the help she can get!

Icy: ::sighs:: sad but true! Later guys!