He who has no name, so will now be called….
BLANK: I know that the story centers around Blue team, but that's what it says on the front "Rejoice all ye New Mutants fans, for this story is based around them (Mostly)"
However, I agree that the older mutants are getting short changed… but they will have a major part to play, maybe in the sequel. ;)
Cor Strike: I intend to
JaSSerS: Shhhhhhhhhhhhh… don't spoil it! And yes. Your correct! I'm not likely to bring in the rest of GenX. Mostly because I don't feel like it, although some of them may make cameo's.
CB: Yep, he is! That's why I brought him in! To give Roberto a challenge. Also, they aren't going to N'Awlins yet, but they will before we hit 65 chapters… And Rogue and Belle will have a 'talk'
Roguephoenix: I presume you refer to the multitudinous times Kyle fought Psylocke? I can see your point, but the fact is, that Psylocke is a very skilled hand to hand fighter and, point in case, none of the X-Men have the necessary skill to beat her. Not even Scott has the hand-to-hand ability. Really, only Logan has the amount of hand to hand skill needed to beat Psylocke among the original Evo characters. Most of the X-men wouldn't be able to beat Mystique, and Psylocke can take Mystique down with minimal effort.
Now that I'm done ranting… Kyle will not always be there to pull their bacon from the fire, trust me on that. There will be battles in the future, (Not necessarily in this fic though) that he will not be present for, or will be incapacitated. Trust me when I say that the other X-Men will have their day yet.
Jurrasic Punk: Deal with it! The story says, loud and clear on the front that it's not for Ray Fans, don't like my story because he's a bad guy, then go shove an egg up your butt.
Now that that's out of my system.
Bobby: I don't think that'd be very comfortable to do.
Tabby: No, it isn't.
Sarah: And you know, how?
You probably don't want that answer, Sarah. Now all of you be quiet, or you'll miss out on your doses of fluff.
Sarah: What fluff! I won't get any till next, mmphm.
Don't tell anyone that!
Chapter 56: Fluff on the Greens
Betsy stared out the window as they landed in front of a place she hadn't seen in almost a year.
The Braddock Manor.
As the ramp to the Velocity lowered, she bounded down it, to tackle the two young men standing at it's base. The other X-men disembarked to find themselves watching a tear-filled reunion.
"Who are they?" Sarah asked.
"One of them's her twin brother," Said Evan. "I don't have a clue about the other one."
Kyle closed his eyes for a second, and, after several tense seconds, visibly relaxed. "Judging by their emotional responses, they're both her brothers." Said Kyle.
"Very astute, Kyle." Said the Professor as he rolled over. "I would like you all to meet Jamie Braddock, and coming over the hill is Mrs. Braddock."
At that point in time, Mrs. Braddock came over the hill. When she stood next to her two sons, you could easily tell that Jamie had taken after her. She wrapped Betsy in a hug so tight that Kyle could feel some pain radiating from Betts, even as she hugged her mother back just as tight.
The X-men watched the joyous reunion, and as they did so, various couples migrated closer. Kyle's arm found it's way around Amara's waist unnoticed, drawing her close. She placed her arm around his as well, leaning into him slightly. Bobby tried to mimic the move, but, lacking the stealthy skill of Kyle, failed miserably. Jubilee leaned her good shoulder against him anyways, as she chuckled silently. Rahne found herself leaning back against Sam, as Piotr sat on the edge of the ramp, and Tabby sat between his legs. Jamie and Illyanna watched, both trying to adopt the disgusted look expected out of the young at a mushy scene, but not succeeding too well, and so on.
Finally the reunion broke up, and Mrs. Braddock showed the X-Men to the house.
Bobby walked into the room specified for him and Kyle first, as Kyle had insisted. As he did so, a set of five balloons full of tapioca pudding flew out of nowhere, smacking into him.
"Vengeance is a dish best served cold." Said Brian Braddock, as he walked by.
Kyle shook his head and, slipping past Bobby, entered the room.
Betsy sat on a balcony, looking out over the home she once knew. Beneath her, her friends were goofing off, flirting and teasing.
"Betsy?" Said her mother as she walked out. "What's wrong luv?"
"Nothing mother."
"Don't you nothing me, Betsy. You haven't been this quiet since…"
"It's just that, I got captured again! And this time, it was worse. I could see and feel every thing that happened. If not for the other X-men, I don't know what I might have done. I might have…"
"But we helped you." Said a voice.
Turning around, Mrs. Braddock found herself looking at Sunspot, as he landed on the balcony.
"Kyle and the Professor helped you. So don't worry about what might have happened, cause it didn't. As Sensei says, remember the past, look to the future, remember the present."
Mrs. Braddock looked back and forth between the two, and smiled slightly.
"I'll leave you two alone." With that, she walked back into the building.
You know our
love was meant to be
Amara and Kyle walked on the grounds, her head resting on his shoulder, as they talked quietly. He kissed her lightly on the top of the head, and she smiled softly.
The kind of love that lasts forever
Bobby and Jubilee watched Tabby and Piotr, and, trading looks, quietly giggled
And I need you here with me
Tabby and Piotr quietly looked out over the lake on the Braddock estate, as she leaned back against his broad chest. Suddenly, two balloons full of banana pudding slammed into the two of them.
From tonight until the end of time
They heard the full blown laughter of Bobby and Jubilee, and, trading looks, they began to run at their prankers.
You should know,
everywhere I go
You're always on my mind, in my heart
In my soul
Rahne and Sam watched as Bobby and Jubilee ran by, Tabby and Piotr following soon after. Rahne and Sam elected to stay out of it by a silent, and unanimous decision. The two lay upon the grass, watching the clouds, her head on his chest.
You're the
meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me sayin'
No one needs you more than I need you
Roberto and Betsy traded looks, and then both turned away, their faces red.
And I know, yes I know that it's plain to see
Sarah and Evan stood on the ground, debating about various tricks, and board brands.
We're so in love when we're together
Jean and Scott watched as Tabby and Piotr chased Bobby and Jubilee passed them, and simply remained in their quiet, loving embrace.
And I know that I need you here with me
Jamie and Illyanna played a game of tag on the green meadows of the Braddock Estate, and as the older students watched, they smiled.
From tonight until the end of time
Lance and Kitty stood, watching the tag game, her back to his chest, while he rested his hands on her stomach.
You should know,
everywhere I go
Always on my mind, in my heart
In my soul
Professor Xavier watched his students, and knew, then and there, that his and Moira's hypothesis was correct. Mutants were creatures whose emotions and social attachments put even the powerful ones present in human beings to shame. Now all they had to do was prove it.
Brian, Jamie and Betsy stood on the ground of the estate, early on the day that the X-Men were to leave.
"I don't see why you have to go, Betts." Said Jamie.
"Cause, luv. My Telekinesis is too strong. And besides, it's not like I'm in any more danger with Xavier than I am here. At least there, Magneto has to go through a lot of mutants to get me, or anyone else."
Jamie nodded, although he didn't like it. He and Brian hugged their sister, Brian being careful not to squeeze to hard.
"See you later, Betts." Said Brian, as the British ninja boarded the Velocity.
"You too, Brian, you too." Responded Betsy.
