It's time to party! This is your prize for my 200 reviews! I feel so loved! ^___^

Tourniquet:  You're quite correct. That is actually the style I learned as well. I'm using it so that those of us who know realize just how cocky Kyle's being. Remember his tendency to underestimate? He didn't that time, but he will in the future, count on that.  Also, the difference between the levels of skill here is so great that Kyle could use the most awkward stance he knows, and probably still win.  So really, he's showing off.  But yes, your correct. And you'll get your Romy! I already said that New Orleans is next! BEWARE THE BELLADONNA!!!

Chapter 59: Son of the Commandments

(AN: I'm going to spell the prayers here phonetically (spelt how it sounds, for those who don't know), so that those of us who are reading this who aren't Jewish know how it's supposed to sound. If your Jewish, don't tell me that's not how it would be spelt, cause I know that. Also note that, in the prayers, ch is going to sound more like the sound they make in old westerns before they spit, a sort of rasping sound against the top of the mouth. Since there's no sound in English that does that, I improvised.)

"Baruch atah Adonai, elohanew melech ha olum, borey parey hagafein."  Said Jamie, as he held the Kiddush cup above his head. Around him stood a good portion of the Maddrox clan, along with the X-Men, and the few friends of Jamie's from school who hadn't turned on him, as he preformed the last official act of his Bar Mitzvah, the kadish and the ha motzi.

"Baruch atah Adonai, elohanew melech ha olum, ha-motzi lechem mein ha'aretz."  Jamie said, as he sliced a piece of challah.  With that last act, the ceremony was complete.  The attendees began jockeying for positions at the table that held the brunch, as they began to partake of the food that had been provided.

After all the guests had left, the X-Men departed with the Jamie's mother and sister, heading to the Institute, where the party would be held that evening.  The X-Men had come back to Bayville briefly for this event.

Much later that evening, the X-Men found their way down towards the ballroom that had been built into the Institute, a feature they had never really understood.  Entering the room, they stopped, impressed.

On one wall of the room was a D.J. booth, containing Jack, their D.J. from the last party.  In the far left corner from the door, which was on one of the long walls, was a buffet, which would be opened later. Another was in the far right corner.  In the center was a dance floor, and well-spaced tables occupied the rest of the room.

The X-Men headed towards the tables on the right, where they had been grouped together in sets of eight.  Soon, the rest of the guests filtered in, arranging themselves at tables.  D.J. Jack put on some soft music, letting the guests find their seats in peace.

Soon, however, a table with challah and a Kiddush cup was rolled out.  Jamie repeated the same prayers from earlier, and the table was replaced with one bearing fifteen candles. Taking the microphone that D.J. Jack handed him, Jamie began to read from the paper to his right on the table.

"For those of you who don't know, there's a tradition where we light candles in honor of people or groups of people who've been great influences to us.  Now it's time for us to light those candles."

(AN: BIG THANX TO ANIMELUVR1 FOR WRITING THESE!!!! Also, many of these songs are older, towards 70s, 80s, maybe early 90s.  Some may even be late 60's era.  For the observant, you may find a hint of things to come. Send me your guesses via E-mail, and I'll send you a right or wrong as your response.)

"This first candle is for my dad

His death, in truth, still makes me sad

But he's still with me, today I knew

So Dad, candle number one's for you"

Those present watched as Jamie lit the candle, soberly remembering his father, the song "Remember You" playing in the background.

"My mom and sis were always there

Human or mutant, they didn't care

Kim and mom, I love you, even if we fight

So both of you, come on up here and spark the second light"

The two of them stood up and walked forward, taking their places at Jamie's side.  Holding the candle lightly, they helped him light the candle, the song "We are Family" playing.  After the photo, Kim hugged her younger brother, only to find that there were four of him.

"Little too hard, sis." Said Jamie, as he recalled the duplicates.

"Uncle Keith and Auntie Sue

Where'd I be without you two?

You helped me find my second home

So step right up and say shalom!"

Uncle Keith and Aunt Sue stood up, and headed over next to Jamie. They too hugged him, albeit more gently than his sister had.  Then the lit the candle, the song to 'Two of a Kind' playing.

"Aunt Mina and Uncle Dan were always cool

You also helped me find my school

You looked beyond the spite and blame

So you two get the fourth flame"

The two stood and headed over to their nephew, hugging him, and helping light the fire.  Those in attendance were startled to see the lights on all the candles turn into stars of David, but the X-Men simply ignored it, thankful Pyro wasn't burning the room down.  As the fourth candle was lit, the song 'Schoolhouse Rock' played in the background.

"Pop-pop and Gran had a secret stash

If I ever needed instant cash

I love you both with all my heart

So come give this fifth flame a start"

The two came up and hugged their grandson, kissing him on the cheek as only grandparents can do.  The song 'Money, Money, Money' played, as the fifth candle lit.

"Nan and Gramps are both hardcore

Loved us so much they moved in next-door

Your moving in caused quite the scandal

Now come and light this here sixth candle"

The two other grandparents came up, proceeding to doll out more grandparent kisses, as a jazz instrumental blasted out of the speakers.

"Wendy, Alex, Jake and Roy

Were never ones to share their toys

But sooner or later, up we grew

The seventh candle is for you"

The four came up to their mutant cousin and, being careful not to multiply him, all gathered round, hugged their cousin, and lit the candle, all to the theme song to 'All in the Family'

"This next candle's for the Prof

He's so nice, never gets pissed off

Quite a feat when you live with the 'cube

The eighth candle's all for you"

Professor Xavier rolled forward, turning to face forward, and help Jamie light the candle, as the song 'The Entertainer' played.

"Dr. McCoy is a man of patience

Despite the Bobbys and Jubilations

He's there to help us grow and learn

So come and make the ninth flame burn"

As Bobby and Jubilee pouted good-naturedly, Dr. McCoy walked up to the table, his simian appearance having no effect once or ever, since everyone had already had time to see him and get to know him for the most part, they had mostly gotten past his looks.  He gently took Jamie's hand, and helped him light the next candle, as an instrumental from "Beauty and the Beast" played, drawing laughs from the X-Men who recognized it.

"The Institute houses two classy ladies

Who know their Korns from their Slim Shadies

I think we'd starve without you, so

Candle ten goes to Mrs. Sefton and Ms. Munroe"

The two ladies stood, and walked over to stand beside Jamie, as the song 'Treat her like a Lady' played.  Lighting the candle beside the youngest X-Man, they smiled down at him, and walked back to their places with the rest of the institute staff and Mrs. Maddrox.

"Kyle's dad is always near

If you need to rant or shed a tear

For a human, he sure can fight

Sensei, you get the eleventh light"

The large man stood, walking forward.  Standing beside the young student, he seemed to dwarf the already short boy.

"I feel, overly tall."  Said Sensei, jokingly.

All the while, the song 'Kung-fu Fighting' played out of the speakers, to the absolute hilarity of the X-Men, who, after explaining it to the rest of the tables the younger attendees inhabited, had the entire group in stitches.

"There's no one cooler then Wolverine

He's a softie at heart, though his outside is mean

Mr. Logan, we wouldn't want you any other way

The twelfth candle is waiting, so come and light away"

"Whatever you say, shorty."

Said Logan, as he stood, and found his spot next to the kid, the theme song to 'Braveheart' playing.

"This day wouldn't have happened if not for Kitty Pryde

When I was studying my Hebrew, she served as my guide

As anyone will tell you, she's a regular dancing queen

But before the music starts, Kit, come and light number thirteen"

The young valley girl/super genius found her spot at Jamie's side, the classic song 'Dancing Queen' playing around her.

"Last but not least come the X-Men, who are all my friends

But when you live with Kurt and Bobby, the party never ends

I couldn't live without you guys, and I hope you feel the same

So all you mutants, come on up and light the fourteenth flame"

At this, half of the youth side of the room emptied, as the X-Men found their way to the young boy, the song '(Consider yourself) One of Us'.  He smiled as they all surrounded him, even though the cameraman had to put on a wide-angle lens.  He realized that some people were missing.

"I think we're missing some people.  Illyanna, Amanda, what are you doing sitting down? You're both X-Men, in spirit anyways."

The two smiled, and found their spots in the group.  Illyanna found that she was subtly maneuvered up front, next to Jamie.

"So that you can be seen, snow flake." Said Piotr, just before they lit the candle

The group migrated back to their seats, as the candles were wheeled away, Pyro putting the flames out, although Wanda had to glare at him a bit for him to do it. (AN: I know I haven't said much about them, but they'll become big characters soon enough. Since Wanda's still on a 'Kill-Magneto' click (the story began before Toad, Witch, Wardrobe, if you recall) I haven't been able to do much with them. They'll be big characters later, though.)

"Alright!" Said D.J. Jack. "Now let's get this party started!"

(AN: Another one, I know. If you've ever been to a Bar Mitzvah Party, those things last for five hours easily, usually ending about 1, so I'm just going to skip forward to the points that are going to be amusing/entertaining/fluffy. I doubt you want to read 5 hours worth of song titles.)

"Alright, it's time for some games! Everybody's favorite Bar Mitzvah Classic, Coke and Pepsi!"

The X-Men all lined up, with the obvious exceptions of Kyle and Amara. Those who were participating grinning at each other, as most had played the game at parties before, or had heard of it.

"Now, when I say Coke, this side runs over here, and this side gets on one knee.  You all" He motioned to the Coke side, "Sit on their knee. Last one here is out. When I say Pepsi, you guys run over here and sit on their knee.  When I say Mountain Dew, both sides run into the middle, stand back to back, and hook arms with your partner, then jump up and down.  When I say Sprite, you FREEZE" The music stopped, "No matter what your doing." The music started again. "when I say Dr. Pepper, you shell out a dollar so I can go buy one. Just kidding." The music did a 'Wha-whaaaaaaaaaa', then continued. "What you really do is clap twice.  And when I say Shakespeare," Dr. McCoy grinned "Drop to one knee and say, 'To be or not to be'" Dr. McCoy finished the quote, calling to be heard over the music. "That is the question!"

The X-Men laughed, and the game began.

It had some amusing points. D.J. Jack called Sprite the first time right after Bobby had settled onto Jubilee's lap, and was presently engaged in a kiss. Bobby froze, literally.  Jubilee was not happy.

Soon the game ended, and the X-men settled to their chairs, only to see the buffet.

"I gave them some of my recipes." Read a note Storm had left them.

"ALL RIGHT!!!!" Said Evan, as he read the note.

"What's got you so happy, skater boy?" Asked Sarah.

"You obviously never been around when Auntie O cooks for Christmas, or else you wouldn't ask."  With that, the other X-Men made their way to the buffet.

The rest looked at each other, and shrugged then followed.

The catering staff exited, twenty minutes later, to find that their buffet had been emptied.  They immediately wrote down the recipes that Storm had given them permission to use, as long as she got a cut of profit.

"Give me a Yovenian." Said Logan to the bar tender.

"You sure?"

"I live here, I get to help clean up."

"Here you go sir."

Logan then proceeded to get sloshed, which was the only way he would agree to do half the stuff I've got planned.

The X-men found that one of the greatest Bar Mitzvah traditions had yet to come, the Candy Toss.  Point in fact, the candy toss was supposed to be aimed at Jamie, but it ended up becoming an indoor, snow less snowball fight.

Soon, the funniest moment of the night came.  Donning black 'Blues Brothers' hats and sunglasses, Dr. McCoy, Logan, Sensei, and the Professor proceeded to do a fairly good rendition of 'Soul Man'. Although Logan, being drunk, screwed up half the words, the scene was hilarious.

Ms. Munroe and Mrs. Sefton countered with 'Respect.'

And so the night continued.  One of the best scenes was when Bobby's own girlfriend dunked him in a dunking booth.

The night ended with The X-Men group hugging Jamie, who turned into thirty as a result.