Disclaimer: mutant x doesn't belong to me :(

A/N: thank you to all of my reviewers… and just to let you know I pick on Emma cuz she's my fav, you don't have to understand that's just how I am.  But things are going to look up soon for her (depending on how you look at it) in the next few chapters.  I hope you enjoy…

Chapter 4

Sam lunged at Jesse and knocked him down.  Jesse tried to mass, but he couldn't.  *Why can't I use my powers?*  Jesse's question was only answered by a blow to the face.  Getting mad that his power was gone, he began to fight back.  The only thing was Sam had feral strength, Jesse didn't'.  Sam hit Jesse one final time on the back of the head, this blow rendered him unconscious. 

"Jesse!"  Emma was scared her powers weren't working, and neither were Jesse's.  She felt sixteen again, scared and powerless.  Looking desperately at Brennan and Shalimar, she noticed that their powers weren't working either.  *Sam's only part feral, so maybe he's psionic too.  That could be why our powers aren't working.  If I can get away from him, I could attack from a distance, but only I go broad-band.  After I did that to Jesse, he was so frightened.  I don't think I could take that from all of them.*

Sam headed towards Emma; his buddies were easily beating the other two, so now he could go after Emma.

As he got closer, Emma realized that she had no choice.  She took off down the beach, putting as much distance as she could between them.  Quickly turning around, her eyes turned black, and then she released the wave from her forehead.  The wave hit Sam the hardest, and he ran into the jungle with fear.  Emma watched in horror as the ring headed towards her friends; who by the look of it got their powers back as well.

Acting fast, her eyes turned white, and she sent out a white ring of good emotions; which mostly consisted of love.  When it reached the black ring, the two combined, dissipating it before it reached everybody else.  Emma collapsed from the strain, Brennan and Shalimar could handle the rest.

Shalimar felt her strength come back, and she saw two of her 'pack' lying unconscious in the sand.  Growling at the man in front of her seemed to scare him a bit.  She smiled at him and kicked him in the balls.  He fell to the ground, holding himself.  Just to make sure he wouldn't get up again, she kicked him in the head.  Looking over at Brennan, she noticed that he had already fried the rest of the inmates.

Brennan ran to Jesse as Shalimar took off down the beach for Emma.  They carried their unconscious teammates back to where Adam was sitting.  Just then they heard a helicopter overhead.  "Thank God," Adam was relieved that they were safe.

Minutes later the helicopter landed.  A beautiful, tall, slender woman who looked like she was in her late thirties stepped out of the chopper.  She had blonde hair that fell just past her shoulders and dark green eyes.  "Adam, get your people on here fast," she said urgently.

Grabbing his laptop, he shouted to Brennan and Shalimar, "Grab the others and let's go!"  Once all of the members of Mutant X, their luggage and the mysterious woman climbed into the chopper, it took off.

Christina looked at Adam, *I'm so glad he's safe.  It must be terrible for him, their vacation was ruined.  Hmmm.  Maybe…*  "Adam."

Her voice caught his attention, seeing her again, he wished they were still together.  *Why did I suggest that we stop seeing each other?*  "Yes Christina?"  A gentle smile spread across his face.

"I was wondering if you still wanted a vacation.  I own a nice beach house on the coast of Florida, you and your team can spend the rest of your vacation there."  She looked into his eyes trying to see his response before he answered.

Adam shook his head, "No it's alright Christina.  I should really get Jesse and Emma back home."

Christina took his hand in hers, "I'm sure all they need is rest.  My house is big, with warm beds.  They'll be quite comfortable.  Besides after what I just saw on the beach, they could really use the break."

*I wonder if she knows I have a hard time saying 'no' to her.*  "Alright, we'll stay at your beach house.  You sure you don't mind?"

She smiled, "I'm taking some vacation time myself, it's not very often I find good company."  To the pilot she called, "Head for my Florida beach house."

Adam leaned back in his seat, and slept the rest of the way there.

Brennan and Shalimar remained awake, just incase Jesse or Emma woke up.  Shalimar was more worried about Emma; she was found unconscious on the beach, away form the others.  Both Shalimar and Brennan were too busy trying to win their own battles that they didn't see Emma using her power.  *The sooner we get there, the sooner Adam can make sure they're alright.*

Brennan looked over at Adam, he was sleeping peacefully.  *How can he sleep like that when Jesse and Emma are hurt?  Maybe he's resting so he'll be able to help them when we get there.*

Four hours later they reached the beach house.  Christina shook Adam, "Wake up, I'm not carrying you inside."

Adam's eyes opened, "Are we there?"

Christina gave him a nod, and stepped off of the helicopter.

Brennan grabbed Jesse and Shalimar grabbed Emma, then they climbed off of the chopper.  Adam followed behind then, and together they walked up to the vast house.

The house was close to the size of a small mansion.  As they entered, they took note of where everything was.  Christina showed them where the kitchen, living room, den, patio, pool room, and steam room was.  "I only have two guest rooms, but the beds are king-sized so you should still be comfortable."  She brought them to the first room, "Two of you can stay in here, and two can stay across the hall.  I also have a sofa bed in the den."

Adam looked at Shalimar, "You and Emma should stay in here.  Brennan and Jesse can stay across the hall, and I'll sleep in the den.  Lay her down so I can check her over real quick."  After checking her over he said, "She just seems to be exhausted, she'll be fine in the morning.  Let's go put Jesse down and clean him up."  Adam and Brennan walked into the room across the hall.

"Goodnight."  Shalimar was grateful that she finally had someplace to set Emma down.  It's not that she was heavy, but Shalimar was physically spent from the fight.  As soon as she laid Emma on the bed, the girl became restless.

Emma was no longer feeling safe and she began to mumble, "Jesse…save…"

Shalimar climbed in next to her and began to speak soothingly towards her distressed friend, "It's okay Emma, you're safe.  You can calm down."  Her voice did not calm Emma down, instead she kicked Shalimar, making it clear that Emma didn't want her.  "Hey!  Okay, okay.  Hang on," Shalimar said even though Emma wasn't really listening.

Walking across the hall, Shalimar knocked on the boy's door.  Brennan opened the door, he was wearing only a pair of black boxers.  Shalimar tried not to look at his firm chest as she spoke, "Emma's pretty restless, I can't calm her down.  She even kicked me!  I think she'll calm down if Jesse's with her, she told me before he makes her feel safe."

Brennan nodded and went to go get Jesse.  Then he carried him across the hall and set Jesse on the bed.

It was almost as if Emma could sense Jesse's presence.  She rolled over next to him and put her arms around him.  "Safe…" was all she said as she fell into a deep sleep.

Shalimar and Brennan walked out into the hall.  "You can stay in here with me," Brennan walked into the room.

Too tired to object she followed him inside and crawled underneath the covers.  Brennan turned off the light and climbed in next to her.  Then Brennan did something that startled her; wrapping his arms around her waist, he pulled her close to his body.  After planting a kiss on her forehead he said, "Goodnight Shal," and fell asleep.  Soon Shalimar's breathing matched his and she too fell into a peaceful sleep.

A/N: I promise the next chapter will be longer so don't worry :)  Next time find out how they plan on enjoying their vacation.  Emma gets hurt, but then heals again.  What's going on??? Stay tuned to find out. And PLEASE review!!!