Reliving the Time

AN/ Hey everyone! I have 52 reviews for this story! Awesome, eh? Keep on reading and reviewing! Reviews keep me motivated! Oh, I wrote another Bobby/Rogue fic. Be sure to read and review Befriending a Rogue: Bobby's Story! Hehe! And keep on reading this one!

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Bry

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Chapter 5

Tina's Bonds

            Tina moaned when she heard the alarm go off. It was not fair. After a week of getting up on schedule, Tina was still not used to waking up so early. She stretched her arms above her head and glanced at the clock. 7:00 flashed on her alarm. Lucky her. She rolled over and listened to the stirs of her roommates. The blaring began again, but before Tina could reach over and shut it off, the poor machine exploded like it was hit by fireworks. That was the second alarm clock to go this week. Tina let out a snicker. At least Jubilee hated the mornings as much as she did.

            Tina went to sit up when she looked at her arms. Blue tinted skin filled with creases from her pillow was visible. Tina closed her eyes and counted back from 100. By the time she reached 80, white dewy skin replaced the blue indigo, her chrome yellow eyes switched to a bright robin's egg blue, and her devil red hair changed to a subtler hue. Besides her talents as a transporter and her limber nature, she had acquired her mother's ability to change. But unlike Mystique's ability to change into anyone, all Tina had mastered was the ability to change the colors of her body. Normally she only did this when pretending to be a human, but in this world no one knew about Nightcrawler's and Mystique's relationship and one more blue person would be too conspicuous.

            Tina stepped out of bed, shaking her curls. "Good Morning everyone" She said cheerfully.

            Jubilee moaned from her bed. "Shut up!"

            Rogue sat up on her bed and began running her hand through her hair. "Mornin'!"  She stretched and yawned. "What time is it?"

            Tina bit her lip before saying, "It was 7, before the alarm clock exploded!"

            Jubilee mumbled her response as she burrowed her head deeper into her pillow. 

            Rogue tugged on her sleeping gloves as she left her bed to walk over to her dresser. She pulled out a new set of gloves along with her outfit for the day. Tina followed suit, sighing with pleasure as she ran her fingers over her brand new wardrobe. The second day they were there, the professor arranged for them to go on a shopping trip. Tina had been amazed at the textures of the materials, at the style of clothing, and at the experience of being in a mall without worrying about being caught.

            She pulled out a blue sweater made of the softest wool. The blue matched her self made eyes. Along with the sweater she grabbed a pair of jeans. She walked back to her bedside table to grab a hair tie. Sorting through the drawer she noticed the lack of movement from Cissy's bed. She walked over and tapped on the cover. Cissy stirred slightly but didn't even bother to make a comment.

            "Cissy! Time to wake up!" Tina yelled. Cissy shook her head below the covers. "Wake up" Tina pulled the covers down to reveal Cissy's blond/blue hair.

            "What is the matter?" Rogue asked with curiosity in her voice.

            "This lazy bum is making Jubes look like a morning person."

            Cissy turned over and opened her wide green eyes. "Shut up"

            "Get out of bed; you are going to be late for breakfast!"

            Cissy rolled over ignoring her friend. "Like I care!"

            Tina sighed in aspiration. "Fine, I don't care." She grabbed her clothing and left the room and walked straight to the girl's bathroom. After taking her shower and dressing, she stared at her reflection in the mirror. When she looked at her normal appearance, she wondered why she just couldn't be normal. No matter what she did to her appearance, she was still a mutant. A mutant that was feared and hated because of her DNA makeup. It wasn't fair. Life wasn't fair. But then she thought about the thing Ice was trying to do for them. After she lost Nighty, Tina had become lost and scared. Robert Drake had just opened the door to the strange girl not just because she was related to an old comrade, but also because he cared about people. He took care of the people that did not have much hope otherwise.

            She reached for her toothbrush and began brushing her teeth. Girls walked in and out of the huge lavatory. Tina waved her hellos to Kitty and Siren but didn't have the energy to speak with them. Cissy was concerning her. Tina suspected something was on her friend's mind. Ever since their first night there, Cissy had become a loner. She was even ignoring Tina. Something was bothering her best friend, and Tina knew she had to figure out what.

            Tina spit out her toothpaste and washed her face as the door opened. Speak of the devil. Tina raised her eyebrows towards her friend. Cissy took the sink right next to her pulling off her gloves. "Sorry" She mumbled as she began washing her own face.

            "About what?" Tina asked as she collected her toiletries. She fumbled with the 'prehistoric' lipstick tube.

            "I am sorry I am being a jerk." Cis stuck her bare hands under the faucet without noticing. "I just have some things on my mind."

            Tina sighed, "Don't you think you can tell your one and only best friend what is on your mind?" She outlined her pale lips with the pink color.

            Cissy's emerald eyes glanced around the room. "I can't know." She eyed the lingering figure of Kitty. "But the next time we are alone I swear you will be the first to know."

            Tina gave her a curious look, "It involves our past?"

            "I can't tell you know, be patient!" She looked down at the faucet, curious why the soap wasn't going away. Her usually slim hands were swollen. "Damn" she muttered. She walked over to the window and placed her palm against the screen. She closed her eyes and concentrated on her pores. In one forceful stream water shot out and spliced through the screen. A gallon of water showered down on the terrace below.

            "Sure you will tell me, sure." Tina muttered and left the room walking down to breakfast. It is time to figure out what was going on with her friend.

            Tina sat back in class, ignoring Mr. Summers. She was to busy glancing at her friend in front of her. Cissy sat between John and Bobby. Bobby was too busy spending his time watching Rogue. Tina shook her head. Ice was so in love with his Marie in this time, she actually found it sickening. Oh well, she chalked it up to young love.

            What concerned her more was how Cissy spent her time glancing at John. Tina didn't get it. Was that what her friend was trying to tell her about? That she was falling for some punk with a lighter? Nah, that couldn't be it. That involved nothing about their past. Something was eating Cissy inside and Tina was going to figure it out.

            Her attention only came back on Mr. Summers when he dismissed the class. Tina hung back, planning on tailing her friend. Cissy was walking with John, talking about something. Before she could get a closer look, Cissy turned back and Tina barely had time to teleport. She landed in another hallway cursing her luck. Her insides felt queasy. Transporting made you feel like your whole insides where ripped apart. It felt like every molecule in your body tore apart and reformed together.

            Tina stood in the hallway, not entirely sure where she was. She walked down the hallway lost. Not another being wandered the halls. She noticed an open door. She peered inside and recognizing the voice that was praying. Kurt Wagner sat on his heels in front of a make shift alter. His attention left his prayers for the souls in purgatory when he noticed her presence in the hall. Her brain screamed at her to remember that Nighty did not know her, but her heart was rejoicing at the fact that he was alive.

            Kurt motioned her to enter the room. "You are one of the new students, yes?" He asked with the musically sound of German in his voice.

            "Yes. My name is Tina." She sent him a funny smile. "I met you a week ago."

            "Yes, yes, I remember. I am also new to the school and have yet to learn all the students." His eyes narrowed, a strange feeling about this girl entered his stomach. He noticed her pale compaction. "Are you ok?"

            She sent him a wobbly smile. "Just a little queasy, but it will pass."

            He nodded and then smiled as he remembered, "All yes. You are the other transporter. When I was younger, I got sick too. But I learned if you held your breath before you transport, the upset stomach went away." He motioned her to sit by him. "Tell me about yourself."

            She sat down by his makeshift alter and stared at the ceiling. "I used to live with my older brother. He was smart and sweet and never would hurt a soul." Tears filled her eyes while she looked up at him.

            "What happened to him?" He placed his three fingered hand on her shoulder in a comforting way.

            Tears graced her cheeks, "Some mutant activists came and killed him. I hid in the closet while they gunned him down. He was to busy protecting me to save himself." She let out a startled laugh. "His last words to me were not to hate them. Pity the ones that don't understand, who won't understand."

Kurt looked interested. "And then what happened?"

"And then he said goodbye. I ran away to the City and I found Cissy." She looked up at his yellow eyes. "Thanks for listening."

            "It is no problem to me. It makes me sad what they did to him. At least you had him to love." Kurt looked down at her. "I always wished I had a sibling, but I don't even know who my parents are. Not everyone is blessed with parents that take care of you no matter what." He sent her a sad smile. "But God has a plan for everything."

            Tina smiled. She guessed Nighty never changed. "That is true, so true."

            An idea crossed his mind, "If you wouldn't mind spending time with me, I can ask the professor to let me train you."

            Tina sent him an odd look. "Train me?"

            "Yes, every student receives a teacher as a mentor. Someone who, oh how do you say, helps you learn the responsibility of your power. And since I have been transporting longer than you have, maybe I can be some help."

            Tina smiled, "I would like that."

            "Good, Good!"

            Looking at the clock at the wall, Tina became aware of the time. "Oh, I am going to be late for history with Ms. Munroe! I got to run!"

            Kurt's smile widened at the mention of Storm's name. "Just tell her you were with me, receiving your first lesson."

            "Thank you, Mr. Wagner."

            "Your welcome, and call me Kurt, or perhaps like the other students, Nightcrawler."

            Tina began to bolt from the room.

            "Tina, remember to hold your breath."

            Standing by the door, Tina nodded and before she inhaled deeply she said, "Thanks Nighty." And she disappeared.

            Kurt shook his head. Nighty. It seemed right.

AN/ An update! Some Bobby/Rogue stuff soon! And next chapter, does Cissy tell John about her past…or her future? Stay tuned! And remember to review!

Love to all reviewers,

Bry

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