Chapter 13
Jubilee sat there in stunned silence. Since her conversation with Frankie had been through thier link, Kitty and Bishop didn't know why Jubilee suddenly jumped up and ran out of the room. They had a feeling that it had something to do with why she had been silent for a while though, so they just let her go.
Outside, Frankie had heard Jubilee start to take off and was trying to talk to her again through the link, while at the same time, try to cut off her running away, but Jubilee had shut her out. Because of that, Frankie had no idea where Jubilee was running to.
Meanwhile, Jubilee had run out of the warehouse, and took off towards the park. She just couldn't deal with even the thought of losing Frankie, let alone having to go on without her. It hurt that Frankie doubted that she could use her powers fully. 'I could let lose if I needed, I just have never had a reason to before. Maybe I should show her I can. Maybe then she will quit thinking she won't make it through this battle. But how can I prove myself, without blowing up a city block? Wait, I have an idea.'
~Frankie?~
~Oh thank God, Jae. Where are you? I have been trying to contact you for a while now.~
~Don't worry about that. I'm going to prove to you I can let go of my powers fully if need be.~
~I'm sorry about that Jae. That was totally uncalled for. I know you will do well in the battle. I'm just afraid of what Lucas said about me not making it. Please, tell me where you are.~
~You'll find out soon enough. Don't try to follow me though. I don't want you to stop me.~
~Jae, that doesn't sound like you. Please, don't do anything stupid. Just come home.~
Jubilee decided to close the link again, and started scanning the town for the person she was looking for. It took her a few minutes, but she found her. 'Damn, did she not believe Frankie last night when she told her to get lost. What in the world did she see in her anyway? Well, maybe I should just pay her a little visit.'
While Jubilee was planning, Frankie decided to try to find Jubilee using her empathy. She reached out, trying to find the same feelings she was getting through the link. Unfortunately, she still didn't know how to filter out the emotions she didn't want, and was suddenly flooded with everything everyone was feeling in the city. Deciding that wasn't the best way, she tried to throw up her shields, but as weak as they were, they did nothing to stop the flow. Instead, it kept getting stronger and stronger, till she suddenly cried out. She fell to the ground, clutching her head, trying to stop the torment.
When Frankie fell, Jubilee suddenly felt something pounding on the other end of the link. Worried something was wrong, she opened her end a crack. She was suddenly hit with everything Frankie was feeling. She knew the other woman wouldn't be able to handle it, and tried to find where she was, but because of the psychic backlash, it was impossible. Suddenly, whatever she had planned wasn't important. All she knew was she had to find Frankie, and fast. The backlash was getting stronger by the minute. As much as she hated to do it with Frankie in the pain she was in, Jubilee closed the link again. She then sent a message to Kitty and Bishop.
~Hey guys, something is wrong with Frankie. I'm not sure what, but I think her empathy is out of control. I can't find her psy-sig anywhere. Can you help me look for her?~
~We're on our way. Where is the last place you knew she was?~
~I think she was out on the loading dock. All she told me was she was outside and could hear us, but with her hearing, that could have been anywhere.~
~Shit. Ok, where are you?~
~I'm at the park. Guys, we need to hurry, it's getting worse.~
Frankie knew she had to get back to the warehouse. She tried again to reach Jubilee, but that just made everything else more intense. She couldn't stand because of the pain in her head, so she tried crawling towards where she thought the warehouse was, but actually ended up going in the opposite direction. After about ten minutes, everything got to be too much, and she passed out.
When that happened, the battering on link ceased. Jubilee tried opening the link again to see if maybe Frankie got everything under control.
~Frankie, you ok? Frankie? Oh shit Frankie~
Realizing it was worse than she thought, she contacted the other two again.
~You guys, something is very wrong. Everything suddenly stopped, and I can't read Frankie anywhere. I'm heading back to the warehouse.~
With that, Jubilee took off at a sprint. When she was almost there, she saw someone sprawled out on the ground. When she reached the person, she realized who it was.
~Guys, I found her. We are about two blocks away. Can you come help me get her back home?~
~On our way. How is she?~
~Out cold, and a little bloody. Looks like she tried crawling somewhere. Please hurry. I'm still not getting anything from her.~
Jubilee tried to reach out to Frankie's mind, but kept hitting a wall of pain. She checked her pulse and found it was way higher than it should be. Without being able to reach her mentally, there was nothing she could do to help it either.
"John-John, come back. I know you're in there. Ya need to wake up for me, hun. I can't help ya till you do."
