The morning brought a better understanding of what happened. The only words that seemed to escape Scott's lips however were "I wish Jean were here". It was odd how things had changed since then. Logan had since moved on to Rogue. Everyone knew though they pretended not to, she was eighteen there was nothing they could do to stop them anyway, however it was Bobby that they felt sorry for. The poor boy was being strung along for appearances, or at least it would seem that way. In Scott's mind however, Jean would fix everything, with her they would be able to find the Professor.
Lacey woke late. It was well passed 10 when she finally raised her head from the pillow. Once showered and dressed she went to the lower levels. What she was going to do was either incredibly stupid or incredibly selfless. She knelt in front of the door and waited as the lock scanned her eyes.
"Welcome Lacey" the computer spoke as the doors opened. Lacey continued down the small-lighted path slowly. She paused in front of the small console of which the helmet rested. She placed it a top her head as though it were a crown. To her the weight was immense though it never felt that way before. She drew a deep breath and the doors shut.
The panels on the vast spherical wall shrunk until they were no longer there and in front of her was nothing but red and white lights against a black background. She searched franticly even though there was a slight building pressure in the back of her mind. She ignored the pressure and kept searching. She was in there for hours before she found him. But it wasn't soon after that the mounting pressure was unbearable and she passed out on the causeway.
Lacey's disappearance caused a slight panic amongst the x-men. Bobby couldn't focus; his powers were barely kept in check and it to the greatest amount of effort to do the most remedial task. Even that night as he sat on the couch in front of the T.V. sipping a Pepsi he could barely keep his drink cold.
"This shouldn't be affecting you so much, I though you hated her," Rogue spoke as she walking in and sat beside him.
"I don't, I don't hate her, she's a great girl, nice personality" he spoke as he twisted the tab of the pop can around in a circle.
"We never spend anytime together anymore" there was a pause and Bobby simply turned his head to the side and looked at her. It seemed to last for ever on Rogues behalf.
"Maybe if you spent less time in Logan's room, I saw you two in the hall, if you want out just say the word, there are other's who would be more grateful," He snapped as he froze the Pepsi by accident, he discarded the can by tossing it into the trash.
"Let me guess, other's with long black hair and psychic abilities?" she quipped as she stood. He didn't answer her, all he did was look at her and she knew "That's what I thought, she'll never love you like I did" she left the room fast.
"Fine then! Go run to Logan" Bobby barked before he pursed his lips and shut his eyes briefly only to be awakened by Ororo standing in the doorway.
"We found her"