Chapter eleven's here, as promised! Thanks for sticking with me this long... this story should end soon, though. Please enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men: Evolution or its characters in any shape or form. The original characters in this story are mine, and should not be used without permission.

The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness. ~Percival

Title: Two sides of the same coin

Author: JupiterHalo

Rating: PG to PG-13

Part: 12/?

Date completed: June 10, 2003

*means telepathic thoughts*

//means normal thoughts//

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The three teams had retired to the Institute, too worn out to go anywhere else. The X-Men had changed out of their uniforms, but Danny and the others remained in their military gear. The man who had stopped the fight, whose name was Major Alec Walker, had prepared a briefing for all those present, and to answer some questions nagging at many of those present.

After everyone had been seated in the study, the only room big enough to hold everyone, he began.

"For those of you who don't know, my name is Major Alec Walker. I'm the creator of a team called the Silent Gaze. The members of this team are carefully selected individuals who have shown talent in different areas of the military. Our goal is to-"

"Is to capture mutants?" Scott spoke up from the back of the room. He was leaning against the wall, arms crossed across his chest, brow furrowed.

"No. We only wanted to learn all we can about mutants. Our goal is to help our team prepare for the upcoming battle." He turned to Danny, who sat beside his comrades, across from Jean and her team. "May I introduce Captain Daniel Morris? He's the leader of the Silent Gaze."

Danny stood up and nodded respectfully to Scott, then sat back down, not looking at Jean.

"You speak of a battle... exactly, what battle would that be?" Gambit spoke up from beside Scott.

Walker sighed, then explained. "We have gathered intelligence about a mutant. A very powerful one, intent on destroying our way of life."

"But, what does that have to do with us?" Kurt sat next to Jean, his image inducer off, for the time being.

"The truth is, we would like your help in defeating this mutant. We can't do it alone," Danny told him, gesturing to the rest of his squad.

"It seems that there is a mutant that is about to awaken. One that is older than written history. He is much more powerful than Apocalypse." Charles told the X-Men, while Magneto also shared what he knew.

"This particular mutant goes by the name Llewellyn. If he is awakened, the Earth will be destroyed."

Alec nodded. "So, will you help us?"

After a moment of silence, Jean looked at her team, then back at Danny. "I think that I speak for all of my team when I say yes."

"Scott? What do you think?" Charles asked him gently.

Scott, being the new leader of the Acolytes, also looked at his team for confirmation. "Yeah. We'll help."

"Good. That concludes my briefing. We should all rest a while, and then head out in 4800 hours. We'll need that rest for when the time comes to fight."

Scott and his team left the room, apparently trying to locate some rooms to sleep in. Danny and the Silent Gaze also got up when the Major said "Dismissed!"

Jean caught Danny's arm before he could leave. He looked at her. "Danny... why didn't you tell me about all of this?"

"I would if I could have. Unfortunately, this is a secret operation, and only the most trusted in the military know about this."

Jean looked down. "So... you know I'm a mutant." He nodded, but hugged her.

"That doesn't matter to me. All that matters to me is the fact that I love you; no matter what." He kissed her forehead lightly, then walked out of the room.

Jean followed him, then noticed Scott staring at her from across the hall. "So, who's that punk?" He jerked his thumb at the retreating back of Danny.

"My boyfriend." She started to walk past him, but stopped when he put his hand on her arm.

"Jean... no matter what's happened between us, I just want you to know that you can count on me."

"Thanks, Scott..." she said. "But I can take care of myself. I'm not a weak and helpless girl, you know." She started walking after Danny, not noticing the lop-sided, heartfelt grin Scott gave to her retreating back.

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Yay! Another chapter is finished. Please tell me what you think of the story so far! Peace!

Love always,

~JupiterHalo~