Hi everyone! Another chapter is here for you. Can you tell that I have absolutely no life? ^.^; Anyway, I hope you like this new chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men: Evolution or any of its characters. Danny Morris and all other original characters belong to me.

I would define true courage to be a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to incur it. ~William Tecumseh Sherman

Title: Two sides of the same coin

Author: JupiterHalo

Rating: PG to PG-13

Part: 6/?

Date completed: June 8, 2003

*means telepathic thoughts*

//means normal thoughts//

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"What do you suppose they wanted with her?" Rogue asked the Professor back at the Institute. After they had gotten the girl home, the Professor had wiped the memory of this terrible experience from her mind. And now the team was back within the Institute's walls, wanting answers. Rogue had just asked the question on everyone's minds.

"I don't know. What can you tell me about these people?" Charles asked in return.

"Well, they were human, correct?" Charles nodded. "All we can tell is that they were well organized and want to capture mutants." Kitty spoke up from behind Jean.

"You know, I think they might be in the military." All present swiveled around to look at the girl. "I mean, when they were running away, I got a quick glimpse of camo clothing and I also heard the jangling of dog tags."

"Very good, Kitty. I am glad that you were that observant." The Professor complimented her gently, making her smile. "Jean, did you get any psychic readings from them?"

"No. Their minds were well guarded, and I couldn't get through to anything important; just bits and pieces."

"Very well. I think we will adjourn for tonight. After all, it is a Thursday, and we must get our rest."

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"...And so, Professor Wangsvick is totally going to kill me!" Jean was out on a date with Danny. It was nice to have a boyfriend again. She could complain about the teachers she had and he would just listen patiently.

"You know, Jean, I'm sure it's not going to be that bad." He hugged her gently as they finished walking around the grounds of the Institute. She moaned.

"Yes, it will be. Trust me." She looked up at the crescent moon hanging low in the sky. "God, I love the moon." His arms tightened around her for just a second, then let go as they approached the front door. The January snow crunched under their footsteps.

"I don't want Logan to kill me." He whispered to her conspiratorially, making her smile.

"I had a good time tonight, Danny. Thanks." He smiled back.

"You're welcome. But, before I go, I want you to know something. I know that there's been a lot of stuff going on in your life that you won't tell me about. And I wanted you to know that I'll always be here to listen; no matter what." Danny squeezed her hands gently, his dark brown eyes full of something she was afraid to name.

He leaned towards her, and gently, his lips met hers. She closed her eyes and returned the kiss, twining her fingers in his brown hair. They stood like that for a few seconds, but to Jean, it was like a lifetime.

Slowly, he stood back, and smiled at her. "I'll see you on Monday, all right?" She nodded and said "See you then." He turned and went walking down the driveway, his hands in his pockets. Jean walked inside and shut the door, leaning against it. That kiss had been like a baptism of fire for her. It meant that she had to move on with her life, no matter what feelings she still had for Scott. She was just sorry that she had never really admitted them to him. "Goodbye, Scott..." she whispered softly.

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Sappy, ne? Well, it's what I'm best at. Please review! Or e-mail me! Peace!

Love always,

~JupiterHalo~