Disclaimer: I don't anyone, anything in this story and its all fiction…
A/N: Go see X2! A little more drama…a little more sap. Please R+R!!
Bobby tapped his pencil against his blue spiral-ring notebook. Physics was such a bore. He wondered why Professor Xavier even made his students take classes like this. Why not teach them how to blow up buildings or read minds?
He sighed, turning around to sneak a glance at Marie. She ran a hand through her dark hair before catching his eye and she smiled at him. Then she returned her gaze to Ororo, who was explaining the laws of gravity.
Bobby slumped deep into his chair, as he concentrated intensely and an ice ladybug emerged from his hand.
Kitty had loved ladybugs, and Bobby made them for her often when she was feeling down. Classes had started up again a few days later after the bomb had gone off and though everyone tried not to seem miserable, you could feel just the sadness in the air.
"Bobby Drake. Could you explain to me the problem on the board please?" Ororo glared at him, for she knew he hadn't been paying attention.
Bobby's normally icy blue cheeks turned to a scarlet red.
"Well…umm…" he stuttered. He knew it. He was doomed.
Suddenly, a knock was heard at the door.
Ororo turned to answer it and she was pulled out of the room.
When she came back into the room she calmly said, "Bobby and Marie, Professor Xavier wants you to meet him in his office."
Various whispers were heard from all around the classroom, for the professor rarely asked to speak to the students. Marie and Bobby were the older gang of the school, but still they were regarded as students, and not X-Men.
From the corner, a little girl of 14 shouted, "Ohh you guys are busted!" which made some of the other kids laugh.
John slapped Bobby on the back, "Saved by the prof, man. You better start paying attention in class or else Ororo is going to get pretty ticked." He grinned as Bobby picked up his books.
Marie came over next to him and he reached for her hand.
As they neared the door, Ororo stopped them. "Quiz tomorrow." She smiled as groans were heard.
Bobby shook his head, laughing at how evil she could be sometimes.
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The two went down into the main foyer of the school and knocked on Professor Xavier's office door.
"I'm nervous Bobby. Did we do anything wrong?" She eyed him.
He gave her hand a small squeeze. "Of course we didn't. Just relax."
The door opened and the Professor, who ushered them quickly into the room, before closing the door behind him, greeted them. Seated around the room were many of the X-men, Jean and Scott sat in the corner armchair, while Logan and Kurt leaned against the wall. Professor Xavier returned to his seat behind the desk.
"What's going on?" Marie glanced worriedly from Logan to the Professor, who composedly folded his hands together.
"Oh we just want to ask you a few questions. Now, you two remember when we were in the lab. Do you guys remember anything right before the bomb went off? Any strange movements?" The professor questioned them.
They both shook their heads. "No professor. I think I was so worried about the medication and plus…" Marie glanced at Bobby. "I think we were a little caught up in the moment." She smiled before her cheeks turned a deep shade of crimson. She felt Bobby's hand come to her back and around her waist, and she leaned closer to him. "Sorry."
Scott gently squeezed Jean's hand. He smiled at her, for their relationship used to be just like Bobby and Marie's.
"That's fine. I was there and I didn't notice anything as well so I guess we'll just have to start at square one." Professor Xavier sighed.
"Please Professor…tell us. We can help." Bobby pleaded, and for the first time, he noticed how old the professor looked. His eyes held a dark sadness and he rubbed his temples. Wrinkles lined his face as he opened a drawer and pulled out a piece of paper.
"This was found nailed to the front gate this morning. Marie, I think you should read this."
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Professor X:
I know about your new potion, which allows the power of stealing mutant powers to be controlled…and I want it. Bring the chemical compound descriptions and the girl who uses it to the abandoned Brooklyn Navy Shipyard by next week and no one will not be hurt. If you don't comply, we'll have to come in and get her. It won't be pretty.
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Marie gasped, and she felt Bobby's grasp around her waist tighten.
"Is this for real?" She demanded.
Jean walked over, laying a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry Marie. We're going to do everything in our power to protect you. We won't let anything hurt you." She said as the rest of the X-men nodded in agreement. "We will find this person, or mutant, or whatever. And you will be safe. I promise."
Marie bit her lip to keep the tears from coming, and Bobby's body continued to grow colder and colder.
Logan gruffly grabbed the paper from Marie's hands. After inspecting it with a magnifying glass, he threw the paper down. "It's that damn Magneto."
Scott looked at him with a blank stare. "How do you know?"
"Look at it closely Mr. Glasses. And I thought your vision was good." Logan sneered and Scott angrily got up before Jean calmly, pulled him back down.
"There are iron tablets threaded into the paper. It's Magneto's signature." Logan continued.
Professor Xavier was silent for a moment. "Come to think of it, I think you are correct Logan. Magneto has daughter who has the same condition as Marie, but also has a strong telepathic vision when she touches a person. If they figure out a way to control her powers, then she'll be by far the strongest telepathic mutant on Earth."
Scott nodded. "I think we know what to do guys. Marie, you must stay on school premises for the next 3 weeks. Bobby, I'm sure you'll be willing to keep an eye on her right? I'll secure all the outer gates and we'll have shifts as the week draws to an end." He eyed all the X-men, who each were thinking of ways to protect the young girl.
"Bobby you must escort Marie to every class and makes sure she gets in safely with one of us. Logan, you're in charge of the first level. If anything happens, you're the one to alert all of us and get the kids out." Scott continued. "Report anything suspicious to the Professor. We're going to make sure not even a strand of hair on your head is harmed, kid. Don't worry. You're in good hands."
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Marie and Bobby left the office in complete shock. Bobby led her to his room and he sat her down on the bed. Her body was stiff with distress, so he gently kneaded his hands along her back. Slowly, as he massaged, she became more relaxed.
"Mmm…that feels good." She turned around to face him and she quickly embraced her boyfriend. "Oh Bobby. I'm so scared!"
Bobby held her for what seemed an eternity. Occasionally, he would tilt his head and kiss her on the cheek as she shook in his arms.
He pulled apart, to pull a few strands of Marie's hair behind her ear. She brushed a few tears away with her finger.
"Marie. Listen to me. I'm not going to let these people do anything to hurt you. If they want you, they're going to have to get through me, and baby I'm going to put up quite a fight. You're my girlfriend; you're my everything. And Marie, I love you."
Marie looked up at him through watery eyes; for this was the first time he had ever told her that he loved her. "You do?"
"Of course I do. I love you Marie. Brunette or fair-haired; Powers or No-Powers, Mutant or person; It doesn't matter. Because I love YOU Marie." Bobby replied, running a finger along her cheekbone.
"Oh Bobby. I…I love you too!" And she collapsed into her love's arms, never wanting to let go.