Disclaimer: See previous chapter. Nothings changed, except I have even less to sue for now.

A/N: Whoo-Hoo Looks like Frankie may get to stretch her legs a little (so to speak.) Cris-X said he may use her in his fic, Aftermath. If you haven't checked it out yet, I recommend it. Please remember to review. It only takes a moment, and it helps me out greatly.

Chapter 12

A little while later, Jubilee and Frankie rejoined Bishop and Kitty in the living room. Frankie seemed to have calmed down some, but it was obvious she was still a little cautious of Bishop.

"Ok, now that we know WHY you went to my graduation all those years ago, what happened that day when I shook Jubilee's hand?" Frankie asked.

"Well, basically, Jubilee had a spell of some kind. Not even sure what you would call it. Basically, her eyes glazed over, and she started talking in some weird voice."

"That's basically what happened the day I came home and found them asleep on the couch," Kitty told everyone.

"Well, what did I say?" Jubilee asked.

"You said 'Two halves of one soul have finally joined in this lifetime. When next they meet, the time of battle will be near. To finally be able to rest in peace, both halves must make it out alive.' Then you looked at me and said 'You are The Watcher of the Soul. You must prepare the halves so they may be ready for the battle.'"

Both Frankie and Jubilee sat in stunned silence. As Bishop was telling them what Jubilee had said, they both were reliving the experience. It took a few moments for them to snap out of the flashback. When they were back in the present mentally, Jubilee went over and grabbed Frankie.

"Oh God, I remember now. I remember how I lost you in our last lifetime. I don't think I can go through that again."

Frankie looked deep into Jubilee's eyes, then turned and looked at Bishop. "You said you were from the future and that you knew me there. So that means I make it out alive, right?"

"I never said that. In my time line, you didn't survive the battle. That is why I have watched you all these years. Why I pushed you so hard during your therapy. Jubilee had the benefit of training with the X-men, you didn't and I couldn't risk bringing you to Westchester to get that training. The last thing I wanted is to bring about this battle before you were ready."

Frankie sat there in shock for a bit, just holding on to Jubilee. Neither could bare the thought that they might lose the other this soon after being reunited. After a few minutes, Jubilee realized what Bishop had said.

"NO!!!!! I won't lose her again. I can't. I finally feel whole, and you are saying that soon she will be gone. I won't accept it."

"I never said that Jubilee. I said she lost in my time line. I am going to make sure she doesn't in this one. She does have one thing going for her this time though. She is fully manifested. That is why I was so surprised when I saw the two of you training. You would think, out of everyone here, I would have known she would have that power, but I didn't. If I did, I would have had her prepared for that also."

"What other things are different this time, Lucas?"

"You weren't paralyzed. That may be why you were allowed the time to manifest fully this time. I don't know. Maybe I succeeded in giving you the time you needed to really get ready for this, if that is even possible."

"This is too much, too fast. I need to get out of here for a while," Frankie said, then got up and ran out of the room.

Jubilee got up to go after her, but Kitty grabbed her arm. "Let her go for a bit. I know it'll be hard, but you both need to deal with this a little alone before you can begin to deal with it together. And don't give me you are ok with this all, cause I know you better than that, Jae. Besides, you are broadcasting louder than one of Banshee's screams. Just give her time. She'll be back."

"But, what if something happens before she can get back? What if I can't get to her in time? I can't lose her again, Kitty."

"Nothing is going to happen, Jubilee. You have not been through all the tests yet." Bishop informed her.

"Tests? You mean we are going to be tested, then we have to battle something we know nothing about. Do you have any good news about any of what is going on?"

"The tests are to make the bond stronger, Jubilee. By the time they are done, the link between you and Frankie will be so strong, you will be able to sense the other, without even trying. I know it seems strong now, but tell me, without trying to use the link, where is Frankie right now?"

Jubilee sat for a second, consciously not trying to use her powers to find Frankie. "I don't know. All I can feel is her confusion and anger. She's been through so much, Bishop. Is there anyway to spare her this?"

"No. You both must do this battle together."

~It's not like you have had the easiest of lives, Jae. Why do you want to spare me?~ Frankie sent through the link.

~Am I broadcasting that loud, or can you still hear us?~

~I am just outside. I can hear everything still. And quit trying to change the subject. If you think I will just let you go into this by yourself, you are crazier than I thought.~

~I have been up against some very powerful advisaries, John-John. I know I can handle myself. It's you I am worried about. You are new to your powers. Will you have the control when the time is right?~

~Jae, you know I have been working on that night and day. You have seen the kind of control I have right now. The question is, are you going to hold back? You have been doing it for so long now, I am not sure you even know how to let go anymore. Will you be able to use your powers to the fullest to protect yourself? Not me, but you. If something happens, you will have to do finish it on your own. Will you be able to? ~