Thanks for the reviews! Glad you guys like what's going on so far. I'm
really sorry about the lapses between updating. Lots of different things
going on at home, my dog ate something (I've a sneaking suspicion that it
was chocolate that my neighbours kid wont stop giving my dogs, despite
being told not to, bribed, threatened etc.!) and got very sick. I thought
he was dying, so as you can imagine it was a tad hellish. He's OK now and
getting lots of love and kisses.
Please R&R! It really cheers me up! Oh - I, in no way or form, speak German, so I may have got the line in this story wrong. If I have please tell me!!!
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Kitty gently tapped on Kurt's bedroom door and waited. When she didn't get a reply, she pushed the door opened. Kurt was sat in the window seat, staring into the garden.
"Kurt?" She said, quietly. He turned and looked at her for a moment and then went back to looking out of the window.
Kitty sighed, she hated seeing him like this. It had been nearly twenty- four hours since the accident. Lance was refusing to leave his room and had barricaded the door. Pietro and Rogue were working on getting him out. Kitty had opted to try and get Kurt to return to earth.
"If you want to talk to me, you just call. OK?" She said, as she left the room. Kurt murmured something in reply. Kitty shut the door and went to find Pietro.
Kurt heard Kitty leave, but he made no move to stop her. He continued staring out of his window while remembering the incidents after the jeep had exploded.
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Scott pulled up at a phone box and went to make the call to the police. Kurt watched him from Pietro's car.
His eyes stung with tears. Kitty was staring out of the window, occasionally hiccuping or letting out another sob before breaking down again. Lance was sat next to him, mute. He just looked forwards in shock. Pietro said nothing, but his knuckles were white, as he gripped the steering wheel.
Kurt could see Evan and Rogue in the back of Scott's car. Rogue's shoulders were heaving and Evan had his arm around her, his own frame rigid, like he was afraid of losing control. Jean had her head on the dashboard and was sobbing hard.
Kurt kept replaying the whole scenario in his head, Lance falling into the path of Pietro's car, trying to explain what had happened and the sudden, heart-stopping bang as the car exploded.
He watched the fire ravage the car, thoughts raced through his mind so fast he couldn't even understand them fully. He wanted to go down there so badly, but he knew it was futile. Ellie had been unconscious, she never had a chance.
'At least she didn't realise vhat happened to her.' He thought. That was his only consolation, that she hadn't felt any pain. The hurt was for him to bear.
Scott walked back to the car and spoke briefly to Jean, then he came and told Pietro something. Kurt watched them, but took in nothing.
Pietro started to drive and soon enough, Kurt didn't know how long, time no longer had meaning to him, they pulled up outside the mansion.
Xavier, Ororo, and Logan were waiting for them. Kurt looked at them in turn. Ororo's eyes were red and Logan looked like he was trying so hard to stay strong. But, it was the professor that caught Kurt's attention. He had never seen someone age so fast in a few hours. Xavier's eyes looked old.
Xavier and Ororo had taken Lance to the infirmary to check him for injuries. Everyone else had sought comfort in their own ways. Scott and Jean had taken a walk, trying to talk it through. Evan sat in front of the TV, flipping through the channels, without paying attention to what was on. Kitty, Pietro and Rogue went and sat, talking quietly, in Kitty and Rogue's room. Kurt wandered to his bedroom and sat in the window seat. Finally alone, he allowed his emotion to surface. He wept for his best friend, and the fact that he never said goodbye or told her how much he cared about her. He cried until he ran out of tears, and even then his heart wept. He doubted he would ever be the same.
Finally, the lights started to go out over the mansion, as each of the exhausted teenagers fell to sleep. Kurt stayed at the window and watched the stars. He didn't sleep that night.
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Kurt's attention snapped back to the here and now as the professor asked everyone to go to the living room.
He wandered in and sat down. The others were already there. Lance looked completely shell shocked.
There were two police officers with the professor. At the first's nod, Xavier began to speak.
"Team, these officer's have just come from the crash sight. They have informed me that the fire is out and upon inspecting the vehicle, they have informed me that they have not found a body."
The young x-men exchanged confused looks. Scott said, "So, she wasn't in it when it blew?"
"No, Scott. I believe that Ellie must have become conscious and managed to climb out just before, while Lance was climbing the hill."
"But, why didn't she shout us? She must have heard us or seen us?" Asked Jean.
"That I don't know, Jean. The police have checked the surrounding area and have found no trace of her." Replied Xavier. The hope was clear in his voice, and everyone else seemed to be thinking the same thing "She's alive."
The first officer stepped forward, "I can assure you that we will keep looking for Ellie, and if we find the slightest thing, you will be the first people we contact."
"Thank you." Said Xavier, he showed the police to the door.
After they had left, the team exchanged glances. When Xavier came back, Scott stood up, "We want to go and look for her."
Xavier nodded, "I understand, Scott. But, tomorrow. This has been an incredible shock for you and I'm sure you are all feeling a lot of different emotions right now. I suggest everyone rests and tomorrow we will go and perform our own search."
Kurt stood up and said, "Ve vill find her. I can assure you, Professor." He then 'ported out. The others started to walk to their rooms.
Kurt reappeared on the roof. He sat down and watched the sun setting. He suddenly realised that the last time he had been to his 'refuge' was when he had shown it to Ellie. He knew it was because he didn't need to go anymore. All the times he had gone there was to think about Kitty, and how much of a hole she had left in his heart, when she had started to date Pietro. Ellie's friendship had filled that hole.
'But, she's not dead.' He thought. His heart practically sang and he felt so happy he nearly cried.
"I vill find you, Ellie. I vont let you down." He said, out loud. He felt the determination fill him. He had to find her. He needed her.
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Ellie's eyes fluttered open and she looked at her surroundings. She was in a narrow bed in a wood cabin. She moved her hand to her head and felt a bandage.
'Where am I? What happened?' She thought. She swung her feet out of the bed and went to stand. The floor seemed to be moving and she gripped the wall to stay upright.
"Hello?" She called as she neared the door. "Is anyone there?"
A woman appeared at the door, she saw Ellie and ran to her, "Honey, you shouldn't be standing like this. Sit down."
She helped Ellie back into the bed and started to arrange the pillows, so she could sit up.
When she had finished, she sat down and looked at teenager.
"Where am I? Do I know you?" Ellie asked.
The woman smiled, "My name is Daphne May. My husband, Bill, and I found you yesterday morning."
Ellie frowned, "Found me? Where was I?"
"Bill and I were coming here. This is our holiday home. My son had already driven up earlier that day. We set off later, around three o'clock, and you just fell into the path of our car. It was on the road about twelve miles from here. We decided to bring you here, as it was closer than the hospital." Daphne paused and then continued.
"It looked as though your car had gone through the barrier and down the hill. It was on fire. You were in shock, I think."
Ellie looked at her, "I can't remember. Anything at all. Even my name."
Daphne smoothed Ellie's hair and said, "Don't worry. We'll try and help you piece things together. We're staying here for two weeks and then going home. If nothing's come back by then, we'll go to the police. Personally, I'd rather recuperate up here than in a hospital. Are you hungry?"
Ellie nodded mutely and Daphne stood up and left the room.
'Car crash? Who am I? What if my family are looking for me? What if I don't even have one." She thought.
A tap at the door startled her and she turned to see a boy about her age with a tray. He smiled at her and came in.
"You're awake? So, does little Miss Enigma have a name?" He said, as he placed the tray on her lap.
Ellie looked at him. His eyes were a mesmerising clear blue. Her tongue felt like lead. He had black hair that fell into curtains onto his face. Ellie felt like she knew him or that he reminded her of someone.
"I can't remember." She managed to stammer.
The boy laughed at her, gently, "I'm Tony. Anthony, really, but that's when I'm in trouble."
Ellie grinned at him and replied, "I wish I could tell you my name. Guess I'll have to make up one for now, otherwise your family will be calling me 'Hey, You!'"
Tony laughed again, and Ellie suddenly found herself feeling better. She pushed the tray away and said, "Do you think I could take a walk outside for a bit? I'm all stuffy."
"Sure, let me help you." Tony put his arm around her back as she stood up and helped her walk to the door, "Woah, whatever you've given yourself must be contagious! I'm getting dizzy too!"
Giggling, they managed to get to the porch. Ellie sat on the swing and stared at the sky. She breathed in the mountain air. "Your mum was right, this is better than a hospital."
"We've been coming here for years. It's one of my favourite places. If you're feeling better tomorrow, I'll take you to the serenest place on earth. It's about a ten minute walk from here."
"Great." Smiled Ellie, "So, what are we going to name me?" She looked thoughtful, and Tony said, "How about Sarah?"
"No, not quite right."
"Laura?"
"No."
"Rachel? Jessica? Joanne?"
Ellie smiled suddenly, "Kelly! That sounds about right! Maybe that's my real name! It feels familiar."
"Kelly it is then, ma'am." Tony stood up and bowed. He offered his hand to Ellie, who shook it, and said, "Pleased to meet you Kelly No-name, I am Anthony William May. Affectionately known as Tony!"
Ellie laughed, "Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. May!"
Tony sat down and they watched the sun set. Ellie shifted uncomfortably in her seat.
"What's wrong?" Asked Tony, his blue eyes full of concern, "Are you in pain?"
"No. It's just that I get the feeling I should be able to remember something. Do you think whoever knows me is watching the sunset too?" Ellie knew it was important to her, but she couldn't think why.
"If it means something to you, then yeah! They're probably looking at it and thinking of you right now." He answered.
Ellie remained quiet and Tony watched her, taking in her big brown eyes, and the way the fading light hit the red in her hair.
'She really is pretty. I wonder if she has a boyfriend.' He thought.
He and Ellie stayed on the porch and named the stars, until Daphne came and told them it was past midnight and that Ellie needed her rest.
As Ellie slept that night, she dreamt that she was walking towards a huge house with a tall, good looking boy with brown hair and hazel eyes. He told her close her eyes and take his hand. She did. When she opened them, they were on top of the house.
The first thing she saw was the sun setting. Ellie could almost feel the breeze on her skin, and she turned smiling to the boy again, but he had changed into something else.
It was a boy, but he was covered in blue fur and had yellow eyes and a tail. He went to take her hand, and said something, but she couldn't understand.
Ellie stared backing up in terror. The creature still advanced and suddenly she felt herself fall. She opened her mouth to scream and ...
Ellie bolted upright in her bed, gasping. She heard a thump and Tony burst in the room and turned on the light. He looked at Ellie.
"Are you OK? You screamed. It scared the hell out of me." He asked, sitting on the bed.
Bill and Daphne appeared in the doorway. Ellie looked at them, and felt embarrassed.
"I'm so sorry, I had a nightmare. I didn't mean to wake you."
"I've got it, Mum. You and Dad go to bed." Said Tony, he turned back to Ellie.
"Sure you're OK, Kelly?" Asked Bill.
"Yes, I'm fine thanks! I'm sorry, again." Said Ellie as they turned to go back to their room.
"Are you really OK?" Asked Tony. His blue eyes were full of concern.
"I don't know, I was dreaming of a huge, beautiful house and I was walking in the ground with this really good looking boy, and he asked to close my eyes, and when I opened them we were on the roof and I saw the sun set. But when I turned back to him, he had turned into this fuzzy blue creature, but like a human too." She paused and the continued,
"He said something to me, but I didn't understand. I kept backing up until I fell off of the roof. Then I woke up."
She stopped and Tony had an unreadable expression.
"What did he say to you?" He asked.
Ellie looked thoughtful and then said, "Erinnern sie sich an mich? I'm pretty sure that was it. I don't even know what it means."
Tony looked shocked, "It's German. It means 'Do you remember me?' Do you think it's a memory?"
"I seriously hope not! Whatever that thing was it scared the hell out of me!" Replied Ellie, seriously.
Tony asked if she was OK once more and then went back to his room. Ellie lay on her back and thought of the creature in her dream again. Even though she didn't feel threatened, she was scared.
'It can't be real, can it? Maybe it's a demon or something.' She thought, 'Oh, yeah! A demon that speaks German!'
Smiling she closed her eyes and fell back to sleep.
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Oh, dear!!!!!! I promise to update this weekend!!!
Please R&R! It really cheers me up! Oh - I, in no way or form, speak German, so I may have got the line in this story wrong. If I have please tell me!!!
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Kitty gently tapped on Kurt's bedroom door and waited. When she didn't get a reply, she pushed the door opened. Kurt was sat in the window seat, staring into the garden.
"Kurt?" She said, quietly. He turned and looked at her for a moment and then went back to looking out of the window.
Kitty sighed, she hated seeing him like this. It had been nearly twenty- four hours since the accident. Lance was refusing to leave his room and had barricaded the door. Pietro and Rogue were working on getting him out. Kitty had opted to try and get Kurt to return to earth.
"If you want to talk to me, you just call. OK?" She said, as she left the room. Kurt murmured something in reply. Kitty shut the door and went to find Pietro.
Kurt heard Kitty leave, but he made no move to stop her. He continued staring out of his window while remembering the incidents after the jeep had exploded.
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Scott pulled up at a phone box and went to make the call to the police. Kurt watched him from Pietro's car.
His eyes stung with tears. Kitty was staring out of the window, occasionally hiccuping or letting out another sob before breaking down again. Lance was sat next to him, mute. He just looked forwards in shock. Pietro said nothing, but his knuckles were white, as he gripped the steering wheel.
Kurt could see Evan and Rogue in the back of Scott's car. Rogue's shoulders were heaving and Evan had his arm around her, his own frame rigid, like he was afraid of losing control. Jean had her head on the dashboard and was sobbing hard.
Kurt kept replaying the whole scenario in his head, Lance falling into the path of Pietro's car, trying to explain what had happened and the sudden, heart-stopping bang as the car exploded.
He watched the fire ravage the car, thoughts raced through his mind so fast he couldn't even understand them fully. He wanted to go down there so badly, but he knew it was futile. Ellie had been unconscious, she never had a chance.
'At least she didn't realise vhat happened to her.' He thought. That was his only consolation, that she hadn't felt any pain. The hurt was for him to bear.
Scott walked back to the car and spoke briefly to Jean, then he came and told Pietro something. Kurt watched them, but took in nothing.
Pietro started to drive and soon enough, Kurt didn't know how long, time no longer had meaning to him, they pulled up outside the mansion.
Xavier, Ororo, and Logan were waiting for them. Kurt looked at them in turn. Ororo's eyes were red and Logan looked like he was trying so hard to stay strong. But, it was the professor that caught Kurt's attention. He had never seen someone age so fast in a few hours. Xavier's eyes looked old.
Xavier and Ororo had taken Lance to the infirmary to check him for injuries. Everyone else had sought comfort in their own ways. Scott and Jean had taken a walk, trying to talk it through. Evan sat in front of the TV, flipping through the channels, without paying attention to what was on. Kitty, Pietro and Rogue went and sat, talking quietly, in Kitty and Rogue's room. Kurt wandered to his bedroom and sat in the window seat. Finally alone, he allowed his emotion to surface. He wept for his best friend, and the fact that he never said goodbye or told her how much he cared about her. He cried until he ran out of tears, and even then his heart wept. He doubted he would ever be the same.
Finally, the lights started to go out over the mansion, as each of the exhausted teenagers fell to sleep. Kurt stayed at the window and watched the stars. He didn't sleep that night.
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Kurt's attention snapped back to the here and now as the professor asked everyone to go to the living room.
He wandered in and sat down. The others were already there. Lance looked completely shell shocked.
There were two police officers with the professor. At the first's nod, Xavier began to speak.
"Team, these officer's have just come from the crash sight. They have informed me that the fire is out and upon inspecting the vehicle, they have informed me that they have not found a body."
The young x-men exchanged confused looks. Scott said, "So, she wasn't in it when it blew?"
"No, Scott. I believe that Ellie must have become conscious and managed to climb out just before, while Lance was climbing the hill."
"But, why didn't she shout us? She must have heard us or seen us?" Asked Jean.
"That I don't know, Jean. The police have checked the surrounding area and have found no trace of her." Replied Xavier. The hope was clear in his voice, and everyone else seemed to be thinking the same thing "She's alive."
The first officer stepped forward, "I can assure you that we will keep looking for Ellie, and if we find the slightest thing, you will be the first people we contact."
"Thank you." Said Xavier, he showed the police to the door.
After they had left, the team exchanged glances. When Xavier came back, Scott stood up, "We want to go and look for her."
Xavier nodded, "I understand, Scott. But, tomorrow. This has been an incredible shock for you and I'm sure you are all feeling a lot of different emotions right now. I suggest everyone rests and tomorrow we will go and perform our own search."
Kurt stood up and said, "Ve vill find her. I can assure you, Professor." He then 'ported out. The others started to walk to their rooms.
Kurt reappeared on the roof. He sat down and watched the sun setting. He suddenly realised that the last time he had been to his 'refuge' was when he had shown it to Ellie. He knew it was because he didn't need to go anymore. All the times he had gone there was to think about Kitty, and how much of a hole she had left in his heart, when she had started to date Pietro. Ellie's friendship had filled that hole.
'But, she's not dead.' He thought. His heart practically sang and he felt so happy he nearly cried.
"I vill find you, Ellie. I vont let you down." He said, out loud. He felt the determination fill him. He had to find her. He needed her.
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Ellie's eyes fluttered open and she looked at her surroundings. She was in a narrow bed in a wood cabin. She moved her hand to her head and felt a bandage.
'Where am I? What happened?' She thought. She swung her feet out of the bed and went to stand. The floor seemed to be moving and she gripped the wall to stay upright.
"Hello?" She called as she neared the door. "Is anyone there?"
A woman appeared at the door, she saw Ellie and ran to her, "Honey, you shouldn't be standing like this. Sit down."
She helped Ellie back into the bed and started to arrange the pillows, so she could sit up.
When she had finished, she sat down and looked at teenager.
"Where am I? Do I know you?" Ellie asked.
The woman smiled, "My name is Daphne May. My husband, Bill, and I found you yesterday morning."
Ellie frowned, "Found me? Where was I?"
"Bill and I were coming here. This is our holiday home. My son had already driven up earlier that day. We set off later, around three o'clock, and you just fell into the path of our car. It was on the road about twelve miles from here. We decided to bring you here, as it was closer than the hospital." Daphne paused and then continued.
"It looked as though your car had gone through the barrier and down the hill. It was on fire. You were in shock, I think."
Ellie looked at her, "I can't remember. Anything at all. Even my name."
Daphne smoothed Ellie's hair and said, "Don't worry. We'll try and help you piece things together. We're staying here for two weeks and then going home. If nothing's come back by then, we'll go to the police. Personally, I'd rather recuperate up here than in a hospital. Are you hungry?"
Ellie nodded mutely and Daphne stood up and left the room.
'Car crash? Who am I? What if my family are looking for me? What if I don't even have one." She thought.
A tap at the door startled her and she turned to see a boy about her age with a tray. He smiled at her and came in.
"You're awake? So, does little Miss Enigma have a name?" He said, as he placed the tray on her lap.
Ellie looked at him. His eyes were a mesmerising clear blue. Her tongue felt like lead. He had black hair that fell into curtains onto his face. Ellie felt like she knew him or that he reminded her of someone.
"I can't remember." She managed to stammer.
The boy laughed at her, gently, "I'm Tony. Anthony, really, but that's when I'm in trouble."
Ellie grinned at him and replied, "I wish I could tell you my name. Guess I'll have to make up one for now, otherwise your family will be calling me 'Hey, You!'"
Tony laughed again, and Ellie suddenly found herself feeling better. She pushed the tray away and said, "Do you think I could take a walk outside for a bit? I'm all stuffy."
"Sure, let me help you." Tony put his arm around her back as she stood up and helped her walk to the door, "Woah, whatever you've given yourself must be contagious! I'm getting dizzy too!"
Giggling, they managed to get to the porch. Ellie sat on the swing and stared at the sky. She breathed in the mountain air. "Your mum was right, this is better than a hospital."
"We've been coming here for years. It's one of my favourite places. If you're feeling better tomorrow, I'll take you to the serenest place on earth. It's about a ten minute walk from here."
"Great." Smiled Ellie, "So, what are we going to name me?" She looked thoughtful, and Tony said, "How about Sarah?"
"No, not quite right."
"Laura?"
"No."
"Rachel? Jessica? Joanne?"
Ellie smiled suddenly, "Kelly! That sounds about right! Maybe that's my real name! It feels familiar."
"Kelly it is then, ma'am." Tony stood up and bowed. He offered his hand to Ellie, who shook it, and said, "Pleased to meet you Kelly No-name, I am Anthony William May. Affectionately known as Tony!"
Ellie laughed, "Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. May!"
Tony sat down and they watched the sun set. Ellie shifted uncomfortably in her seat.
"What's wrong?" Asked Tony, his blue eyes full of concern, "Are you in pain?"
"No. It's just that I get the feeling I should be able to remember something. Do you think whoever knows me is watching the sunset too?" Ellie knew it was important to her, but she couldn't think why.
"If it means something to you, then yeah! They're probably looking at it and thinking of you right now." He answered.
Ellie remained quiet and Tony watched her, taking in her big brown eyes, and the way the fading light hit the red in her hair.
'She really is pretty. I wonder if she has a boyfriend.' He thought.
He and Ellie stayed on the porch and named the stars, until Daphne came and told them it was past midnight and that Ellie needed her rest.
As Ellie slept that night, she dreamt that she was walking towards a huge house with a tall, good looking boy with brown hair and hazel eyes. He told her close her eyes and take his hand. She did. When she opened them, they were on top of the house.
The first thing she saw was the sun setting. Ellie could almost feel the breeze on her skin, and she turned smiling to the boy again, but he had changed into something else.
It was a boy, but he was covered in blue fur and had yellow eyes and a tail. He went to take her hand, and said something, but she couldn't understand.
Ellie stared backing up in terror. The creature still advanced and suddenly she felt herself fall. She opened her mouth to scream and ...
Ellie bolted upright in her bed, gasping. She heard a thump and Tony burst in the room and turned on the light. He looked at Ellie.
"Are you OK? You screamed. It scared the hell out of me." He asked, sitting on the bed.
Bill and Daphne appeared in the doorway. Ellie looked at them, and felt embarrassed.
"I'm so sorry, I had a nightmare. I didn't mean to wake you."
"I've got it, Mum. You and Dad go to bed." Said Tony, he turned back to Ellie.
"Sure you're OK, Kelly?" Asked Bill.
"Yes, I'm fine thanks! I'm sorry, again." Said Ellie as they turned to go back to their room.
"Are you really OK?" Asked Tony. His blue eyes were full of concern.
"I don't know, I was dreaming of a huge, beautiful house and I was walking in the ground with this really good looking boy, and he asked to close my eyes, and when I opened them we were on the roof and I saw the sun set. But when I turned back to him, he had turned into this fuzzy blue creature, but like a human too." She paused and the continued,
"He said something to me, but I didn't understand. I kept backing up until I fell off of the roof. Then I woke up."
She stopped and Tony had an unreadable expression.
"What did he say to you?" He asked.
Ellie looked thoughtful and then said, "Erinnern sie sich an mich? I'm pretty sure that was it. I don't even know what it means."
Tony looked shocked, "It's German. It means 'Do you remember me?' Do you think it's a memory?"
"I seriously hope not! Whatever that thing was it scared the hell out of me!" Replied Ellie, seriously.
Tony asked if she was OK once more and then went back to his room. Ellie lay on her back and thought of the creature in her dream again. Even though she didn't feel threatened, she was scared.
'It can't be real, can it? Maybe it's a demon or something.' She thought, 'Oh, yeah! A demon that speaks German!'
Smiling she closed her eyes and fell back to sleep.
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Oh, dear!!!!!! I promise to update this weekend!!!