AN: I was so fortunate *Coughyeahrightcough* as to contract something, so I am stuck at home. However, that means an extra update or two for you!

AN2: In case you didn't catch on, in the last chapter, Paige's new skin when she caught Rahne was rock, the same color as the ones the holographic projectors were projecting.

Chaotic Boredom: I found it an insult to our favorite newbies that their uniforms were so… plain. I had to spice them up a bit. Expect all of them to have new uniforms.

Caliente: no prob.

JaSSerS: Of course I'll still focus on the New Mutants, I'll just be splitting a bit of the attention to the New Mutants who I've brought in. (Lorna, Sarah, Betsy, Jono, etc.) the older kids won't be neglected.

Chapter 49: Thoughts of Home

Several weeks after the newest students 'baptism's of fire' the professor was surprised of find all the students deep in thought. That in itself was unusual, especially with the beginning of summer just around the corner.

Kyle's thoughts dwelt upon his home in Boston and his old friend Chrystine.  Bobby thought of Boston as well, and his family there.

Amara thought of Nova Roma, and of those close to her.

Rahne thought of the Muir island research center, and of Moira. She thought of how close she had come to losing the lady who had been like a mother to her, and sighed.

Sam's mind dwelt upon his family's farm back in Kentucky, as did Paige's. Sam thought how much he would like to show Rahne the town where he grew up, as Paige wondered about her friends back home.

Jean remembered her home back in Vermont, and the family she had left there. She smiled fondly at the memory of her father and his kind words and embrace. Her face creased in a slight frown as she remembered her mother.

Alex's thoughts jumped back to Hawaii, and his mother and father back there. He hoped that they were alright.

Betsy thought of her family in Britain, and how long it had been since she had seen them.

Lance and Kitty's thoughts flew back to Northbrook, and all that they had left behind there.

Tabby's thoughts were on Arizona, a place she would never return to if she could help it.

Jono thought back to his home in Ireland, and the girls there who had seemingly made a living out of chasing him.

Evan thought of New York, and his parents that he had left to come stay with his aunt.

Jubilee thought of her family back in L.A., and all that she had left there.

Roberto thought of his father down in Brazil, and of the beautiful forests that were the hallmark of his homeland.

Jamie thought of his mother down in Florida, and of the Bar Mitzvah she wanted him to undergo. (AN: They never give a religious preference with him, and besides, Bar Mitzvah's carry with them kick-ass parties, even when most of your friends aren't mutants)

Kurt thought of his home in Germany, and of the circus, and all the people there who cared about him.

Rogue remembered her foster mother Irene down in Missouri, and of all that she had been kept in the dark about by the much older woman.

Piotr remembered the land where he was born, and of all that there was there that was not seen when first looked upon.

St. John remembered his home in Australia, and the time of his youth.

Remy remembered his home in New Orleans, and of Belledonna, and the guild.

The Professor didn't need to be told that what his students needed, was a road trip.