K.K.L: Well this is Chapter 2! I hope it's as good as I thought! Well
enjoy!
Chapter 2
The Blackbird landed on the island shortly one hour after they had all gathered in the front room. When they landed the X-men filed out of the Blackbird and lined up in order from oldest to youngest on the beach all standing at attention.
"Alright as soon as the Brotherhood arrives we will explain the terms," Storm announced, "for now just relax and talk amongst yourselves." Kurt and Evan immediately sat down and began chattering away about the latest prank Evan had pulled, Scott and Jean sat beside each other happily discussing something or other, and Kitty and Rouge sat separate from the group and each other. Kitty was sitting on a smooth flat rock looking out at the vast ocean and listening to the song of the gulls. Kitty suddenly felt a soft gloved hand on her shoulder and she looked up to see Storm standing beside her and looking out into the ocean as well.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" she asked entranced by the beauty of it all. Kitty nodded in a daze her eyes reflecting the oceans deep blue. Storm smiled down at her and removed her hand. Kitty had always liked the older woman. She was comforting in a strange way and yet mysteriously cautioning. She heard a sudden sound of a helicopters blades slicing through the air and soon after the helicopter landed, and the Brotherhood were there. After everyone was settled Storm stood in front of them all, her arms crossed over her chest.
"All right, here is how it works," Storm began in a stern tone, "tonight will be a day of rest and celebration but also be prepared for the journey ahead. I know we have been vague on how the game works but all will be explained tomorrow morning at dawn, so no worries. I know you are all eager to begin, so if there are no further questions.On with the festivities!" Storm cried cheerfully and the X-men and Brotherhood broke out into cheers as the food and drink were brought out from the blackbird by a very pissed looking Logan.
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That night, after all the food had been eaten and only one cart was filled with food and another one filled with drink the X-men and the Brotherhood were sitting around separate fires. Kitty sat away from the fire, here knees pulled up to her chin, hugging them tightly as if squeezing the circulation out of them would keep her warm somehow. She always felt distant from the group, being the youngest and all. Suddenly there was a loud burst of laughter and she felt a pang of loneliness serge through her body. Now more than ever she felt alone and scared, desperate for companionship. But her feelings of pity were interrupted by a sharp warm ocean breeze that made her tingle all over. Suddenly she felt drawn to the ocean somehow and she silently slipped away from the group. When she reached the shore she was captivated by the glow and beauty of the moon, the sound of the waves crashing upon the shore and the beautiful song of some distant bird, singing deep within the jungle. Suddenly she was hot and all she wanted to do was plunge into the icy water to cool her self off. She slipped of her shorts and of course she was wearing a bikini underneath. She folded her shorts neatly and set them far enough away from the oceans waves so as not to get them wet. She slowly entered the water, taking a deep breath as the water flooded over her legs. At first it was an icy serge of pain but then it mellowed into a slight cold. She was in shoulder deep when she suddenly stopped and stared up into the moon. She could almost see her reflection in its shiny surface although she was so far away. She slowly lifted her hand to her hair tie and removed it letting her long auburn hair flow freely down her back, sending a slight tingling sensation down her spine. She cupped her hands into the water and brought it to her face. Slowly she splashed it softly onto her face and smiled.
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Pietro stared at the giggling, and now drunk, Brotherhood members. They were all so cheery! Even Lance who was ALWAYS pissed off at something was laughing and joking with everyone and offering them some more José Kuervo. Pietro didn't dare drink any for fear he would be that cheery too, although the ale was VERY tempting. He slipped away from the group and began walking aimlessly around the island. For some reason he didn't feel like running. Soon he ended up at the ocean shore hot and sticky from the long walk and warm air. A sudden gust of soft ocean breeze sent a tingling sensation down Pietro's spine and he smiled at the wonderful feeling. He stared out into the vast abyss of water and felt a sudden urge to go swimming. He removed his tank top and tossed it aside and slipped out of his sandals. Slowly he stepped into the water and then slid into the icy liquid until he was in slightly above to his chest. He gazed up at the pale glowing moon in all its entirety. He could almost see his reflection in the shiny surface of the sphere, even though he was billions and billions of miles away from it. A sudden splashing sound broke him out of his trance and he tore his gaze away from the silvery glow. He looked in the direction of which the sound had come from, and what he saw was the most gorgeous thing he had ever seen. The moons silvery light was reflected in that one spot and it shadowed the beautiful lean figure of a young girl which seemed to be splashing water onto her face. She looked like an angel, bathing in the moonlight. Suddenly she turned with a silent gasp. Her beautiful sapphire eyes reflected the moons pale light making her pupils glow like the ocean.
"Like, who's there?" she gasped silently. He knew that voice, but where? He stepped closer to the figure.
"What do you want?" she asked stepping backwards.
"I just want to know who you are that's all," he said stepping closer to her, his hand outstretched as he would to a frightened animal.
"Pietro!?" Kitty gasped stepping toward him revealing her perfect features and curves. His gaze slid over her and he grinned approvingly. She suddenly ducked under the water, allowing it to only reach her neck.
"Like what are you doing here!? Shouldn't you be getting drunk with the other Brotherhood members or something?" Kitty asked standing to her full height. His grin widened and once again she ducked under the water. Pietro chuckled.
"Still as timid as ever, even out of school," Pietro said grinning devilishly, "Come on take my hand." Kitty stepped backward, apparently into a drop off and suddenly dunked under the water. When Kitty resurfaced she found Pietro holding his sides as he laughed uncontrollably. Kitty glared at him and beneath the water swung her leg into his causing him to topple over and fall into the water with a SPLASH!! Kitty began laughing but was soon cut off when a sudden grasp pulled her leg and she fell down beneath the water. When they resurfaced, they were both laughing hysterically.
"You-little-jerk," she gasped between giggles giving him a playful push. He grinned at her his hair mopped down over his face. The sight made her laugh even more and she held her sides.
"Ow-it-hurts..." Kitty gasped. When she was finished there was an awkward moment of silence between the mutants in which the two stared into each others eyes. He's so cute, Kitty thought absent mindedly, with his adorable nose, sweet blue eyes and- oh crap what am I thinking? He's the enemy! Pietro's intent stare was making her feel lighthearted and nervous all at once. She's actually beautiful when she doesn't have her nose in a book, Pietro thought a goofy grin playing on his lips. Kitty suddenly flushed and tore her gaze away.
"So kitty what brings you away from your little pack of X-geek friends?" Pietro asked. She gave him a look that said 'watch it.'
"Gaaah! I'm sorry I'm sorry! Just don't give me that look!" Pietro said putting his hands up trying to shield himself from the look.
"Well if you must know.I-I just don't like being around the older members. They kind of intimidate me," Kitty said looking the other way. Pietro stared at her for a moment, his eyes lost in her beautiful blue eyes and then he suddenly broke the uncomfortable silence.
"You know Kitty, you look so..pretty," Pietro said. The words had tumbled out of his mouth without a second thought. Kitty turned and looked at him, her blue eyes searching for a hint of sarcasm, amusement, lying; anything that would tell her he was just being his usual flirtatious self. But there was no hint or trace at all. She chuckled uneasily then shivered.
"You're cold?" he asked noting the sudden shiver. She nodded and he smiled casually draping an arm around her shoulders.
"Come on let's get out of this freezing water," he suggested. Kitty nodded and shoved his arm off of her. He looked hurt but had expected it from an X- geek.
When they reached the shore they sat on the rock Kitty had been sitting on earlier and stared out into the ocean. Kitty suddenly shivered again. Pietro hesitated but then once again put his arm around Kitty. She was tense at first but eased up a little bit after a moment. They sat that way until the moon was straight over head. Kitty shivered for the sixth time and Pietro suddenly zipped away and was back in a second holding a soft extremely large blanket.
"It's Freddy's he won't mind," Pietro said spreading it out on the rock and gesturing for her to lye down. She grinned and lye down on the blanket, pillowing her head in her arms and staring up at the stars. She felt the blanket fold over so it was covering her and she felt the warmth suddenly rush into her body. She stared up into the vast blackness of the sky and was suddenly aware of a presence beside her. Pietro has slipped in beside her and was staring up at the stars along with her.
"They're beautiful aren't they?" Kitty asked mesmerized by the small spots of lights.
"Yes, you are." Pietro said in a silent voice. Kitty turned her head to look at him and her lips suddenly met with Pietro's and she was startled at how soft they were. The kiss lasted for what seemed like an eternity, but soon Kitty and Pietro broke the kiss and Kitty brought a hand to her lips. Pietro grinned and leaned in.
"Kitty I-" Pietro was interrupted by a sudden Kiiiiiiiiiiiitty, coming from the direction of her camp. Kitty sighed and sat up.
"Listen Pietro I had a really good time." she pressed her lips to his in a quick yet passionate kiss and then dashed away before he could say another word.
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When Kitty arrived back at the camp the team was searching all over the camp calling her name.
"Kitty!? Where have you been!?" demanded a very angry Jean, "We thought the Brotherhood may have kidnapped you!" Kitty snickered. But in a way she had been where Jean had guessed. She smiled sheepishly.
"Uh sorry Jean, I dozed off by the ocean," Kitty lied looking at her feet.
"It's all right, you didn't know," Jean said comfortingly. Kitty's head shot up.
"What's that supposed to mean!?" she snapped, "that just because I'm younger than everybody else I don't know!? I'm smarter than anyone my age OK!! I can take care of myself!!" Jean and the other members stared at her blankly.
"Uh it's midnight we better get to bed, g'night everyone," Scott said braking the silence. Everyone nodded in agreement and unloaded their sleeping bags setting them in a long row. Kitty snatched hers and dragged it several feet away from the other and lay down fuming over Jean's comment. Visions of the wonderful kiss invaded her head. Did the kiss mean anything to him? Did he enjoy it as much as her?
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Pietro trudged back to camp thinking about what had happened earlier. How he had had the sudden urge and desire to kiss Kitty Pryde, the unspoken Valley girl of Bayville high. She was so beautiful in the moonlight. Not that she wasn't in the daylight. She was so fun to be with that he wanted to spend more time with her, but the other Brotherhood members would never approve. Finally Pietro reached camp.
"Hheeyyy Pietro," Lance slurred swaying drunkly, "where ya been?" Pietro rolled his eyes and sighed.
"Nowhere lance, I'm going to bed ok. Good night Lance, Todd, Freddy," Pietro was so exhausted! He grabbed his sleeping back and dragged it away from the annoying trio and lay down in it as visions of Kitty swarmed his head. I am not going to be able to sleep am I? Pietro thought. But within minutes he was sound asleep still, even in sleep, thinking of the beautiful Kitty.
So I hope you liked it! Pleasepleaseplease R&R! I really enjoy encouragement! Well thankz!!
~K.K.L~
Chapter 2
The Blackbird landed on the island shortly one hour after they had all gathered in the front room. When they landed the X-men filed out of the Blackbird and lined up in order from oldest to youngest on the beach all standing at attention.
"Alright as soon as the Brotherhood arrives we will explain the terms," Storm announced, "for now just relax and talk amongst yourselves." Kurt and Evan immediately sat down and began chattering away about the latest prank Evan had pulled, Scott and Jean sat beside each other happily discussing something or other, and Kitty and Rouge sat separate from the group and each other. Kitty was sitting on a smooth flat rock looking out at the vast ocean and listening to the song of the gulls. Kitty suddenly felt a soft gloved hand on her shoulder and she looked up to see Storm standing beside her and looking out into the ocean as well.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" she asked entranced by the beauty of it all. Kitty nodded in a daze her eyes reflecting the oceans deep blue. Storm smiled down at her and removed her hand. Kitty had always liked the older woman. She was comforting in a strange way and yet mysteriously cautioning. She heard a sudden sound of a helicopters blades slicing through the air and soon after the helicopter landed, and the Brotherhood were there. After everyone was settled Storm stood in front of them all, her arms crossed over her chest.
"All right, here is how it works," Storm began in a stern tone, "tonight will be a day of rest and celebration but also be prepared for the journey ahead. I know we have been vague on how the game works but all will be explained tomorrow morning at dawn, so no worries. I know you are all eager to begin, so if there are no further questions.On with the festivities!" Storm cried cheerfully and the X-men and Brotherhood broke out into cheers as the food and drink were brought out from the blackbird by a very pissed looking Logan.
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That night, after all the food had been eaten and only one cart was filled with food and another one filled with drink the X-men and the Brotherhood were sitting around separate fires. Kitty sat away from the fire, here knees pulled up to her chin, hugging them tightly as if squeezing the circulation out of them would keep her warm somehow. She always felt distant from the group, being the youngest and all. Suddenly there was a loud burst of laughter and she felt a pang of loneliness serge through her body. Now more than ever she felt alone and scared, desperate for companionship. But her feelings of pity were interrupted by a sharp warm ocean breeze that made her tingle all over. Suddenly she felt drawn to the ocean somehow and she silently slipped away from the group. When she reached the shore she was captivated by the glow and beauty of the moon, the sound of the waves crashing upon the shore and the beautiful song of some distant bird, singing deep within the jungle. Suddenly she was hot and all she wanted to do was plunge into the icy water to cool her self off. She slipped of her shorts and of course she was wearing a bikini underneath. She folded her shorts neatly and set them far enough away from the oceans waves so as not to get them wet. She slowly entered the water, taking a deep breath as the water flooded over her legs. At first it was an icy serge of pain but then it mellowed into a slight cold. She was in shoulder deep when she suddenly stopped and stared up into the moon. She could almost see her reflection in its shiny surface although she was so far away. She slowly lifted her hand to her hair tie and removed it letting her long auburn hair flow freely down her back, sending a slight tingling sensation down her spine. She cupped her hands into the water and brought it to her face. Slowly she splashed it softly onto her face and smiled.
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Pietro stared at the giggling, and now drunk, Brotherhood members. They were all so cheery! Even Lance who was ALWAYS pissed off at something was laughing and joking with everyone and offering them some more José Kuervo. Pietro didn't dare drink any for fear he would be that cheery too, although the ale was VERY tempting. He slipped away from the group and began walking aimlessly around the island. For some reason he didn't feel like running. Soon he ended up at the ocean shore hot and sticky from the long walk and warm air. A sudden gust of soft ocean breeze sent a tingling sensation down Pietro's spine and he smiled at the wonderful feeling. He stared out into the vast abyss of water and felt a sudden urge to go swimming. He removed his tank top and tossed it aside and slipped out of his sandals. Slowly he stepped into the water and then slid into the icy liquid until he was in slightly above to his chest. He gazed up at the pale glowing moon in all its entirety. He could almost see his reflection in the shiny surface of the sphere, even though he was billions and billions of miles away from it. A sudden splashing sound broke him out of his trance and he tore his gaze away from the silvery glow. He looked in the direction of which the sound had come from, and what he saw was the most gorgeous thing he had ever seen. The moons silvery light was reflected in that one spot and it shadowed the beautiful lean figure of a young girl which seemed to be splashing water onto her face. She looked like an angel, bathing in the moonlight. Suddenly she turned with a silent gasp. Her beautiful sapphire eyes reflected the moons pale light making her pupils glow like the ocean.
"Like, who's there?" she gasped silently. He knew that voice, but where? He stepped closer to the figure.
"What do you want?" she asked stepping backwards.
"I just want to know who you are that's all," he said stepping closer to her, his hand outstretched as he would to a frightened animal.
"Pietro!?" Kitty gasped stepping toward him revealing her perfect features and curves. His gaze slid over her and he grinned approvingly. She suddenly ducked under the water, allowing it to only reach her neck.
"Like what are you doing here!? Shouldn't you be getting drunk with the other Brotherhood members or something?" Kitty asked standing to her full height. His grin widened and once again she ducked under the water. Pietro chuckled.
"Still as timid as ever, even out of school," Pietro said grinning devilishly, "Come on take my hand." Kitty stepped backward, apparently into a drop off and suddenly dunked under the water. When Kitty resurfaced she found Pietro holding his sides as he laughed uncontrollably. Kitty glared at him and beneath the water swung her leg into his causing him to topple over and fall into the water with a SPLASH!! Kitty began laughing but was soon cut off when a sudden grasp pulled her leg and she fell down beneath the water. When they resurfaced, they were both laughing hysterically.
"You-little-jerk," she gasped between giggles giving him a playful push. He grinned at her his hair mopped down over his face. The sight made her laugh even more and she held her sides.
"Ow-it-hurts..." Kitty gasped. When she was finished there was an awkward moment of silence between the mutants in which the two stared into each others eyes. He's so cute, Kitty thought absent mindedly, with his adorable nose, sweet blue eyes and- oh crap what am I thinking? He's the enemy! Pietro's intent stare was making her feel lighthearted and nervous all at once. She's actually beautiful when she doesn't have her nose in a book, Pietro thought a goofy grin playing on his lips. Kitty suddenly flushed and tore her gaze away.
"So kitty what brings you away from your little pack of X-geek friends?" Pietro asked. She gave him a look that said 'watch it.'
"Gaaah! I'm sorry I'm sorry! Just don't give me that look!" Pietro said putting his hands up trying to shield himself from the look.
"Well if you must know.I-I just don't like being around the older members. They kind of intimidate me," Kitty said looking the other way. Pietro stared at her for a moment, his eyes lost in her beautiful blue eyes and then he suddenly broke the uncomfortable silence.
"You know Kitty, you look so..pretty," Pietro said. The words had tumbled out of his mouth without a second thought. Kitty turned and looked at him, her blue eyes searching for a hint of sarcasm, amusement, lying; anything that would tell her he was just being his usual flirtatious self. But there was no hint or trace at all. She chuckled uneasily then shivered.
"You're cold?" he asked noting the sudden shiver. She nodded and he smiled casually draping an arm around her shoulders.
"Come on let's get out of this freezing water," he suggested. Kitty nodded and shoved his arm off of her. He looked hurt but had expected it from an X- geek.
When they reached the shore they sat on the rock Kitty had been sitting on earlier and stared out into the ocean. Kitty suddenly shivered again. Pietro hesitated but then once again put his arm around Kitty. She was tense at first but eased up a little bit after a moment. They sat that way until the moon was straight over head. Kitty shivered for the sixth time and Pietro suddenly zipped away and was back in a second holding a soft extremely large blanket.
"It's Freddy's he won't mind," Pietro said spreading it out on the rock and gesturing for her to lye down. She grinned and lye down on the blanket, pillowing her head in her arms and staring up at the stars. She felt the blanket fold over so it was covering her and she felt the warmth suddenly rush into her body. She stared up into the vast blackness of the sky and was suddenly aware of a presence beside her. Pietro has slipped in beside her and was staring up at the stars along with her.
"They're beautiful aren't they?" Kitty asked mesmerized by the small spots of lights.
"Yes, you are." Pietro said in a silent voice. Kitty turned her head to look at him and her lips suddenly met with Pietro's and she was startled at how soft they were. The kiss lasted for what seemed like an eternity, but soon Kitty and Pietro broke the kiss and Kitty brought a hand to her lips. Pietro grinned and leaned in.
"Kitty I-" Pietro was interrupted by a sudden Kiiiiiiiiiiiitty, coming from the direction of her camp. Kitty sighed and sat up.
"Listen Pietro I had a really good time." she pressed her lips to his in a quick yet passionate kiss and then dashed away before he could say another word.
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When Kitty arrived back at the camp the team was searching all over the camp calling her name.
"Kitty!? Where have you been!?" demanded a very angry Jean, "We thought the Brotherhood may have kidnapped you!" Kitty snickered. But in a way she had been where Jean had guessed. She smiled sheepishly.
"Uh sorry Jean, I dozed off by the ocean," Kitty lied looking at her feet.
"It's all right, you didn't know," Jean said comfortingly. Kitty's head shot up.
"What's that supposed to mean!?" she snapped, "that just because I'm younger than everybody else I don't know!? I'm smarter than anyone my age OK!! I can take care of myself!!" Jean and the other members stared at her blankly.
"Uh it's midnight we better get to bed, g'night everyone," Scott said braking the silence. Everyone nodded in agreement and unloaded their sleeping bags setting them in a long row. Kitty snatched hers and dragged it several feet away from the other and lay down fuming over Jean's comment. Visions of the wonderful kiss invaded her head. Did the kiss mean anything to him? Did he enjoy it as much as her?
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Pietro trudged back to camp thinking about what had happened earlier. How he had had the sudden urge and desire to kiss Kitty Pryde, the unspoken Valley girl of Bayville high. She was so beautiful in the moonlight. Not that she wasn't in the daylight. She was so fun to be with that he wanted to spend more time with her, but the other Brotherhood members would never approve. Finally Pietro reached camp.
"Hheeyyy Pietro," Lance slurred swaying drunkly, "where ya been?" Pietro rolled his eyes and sighed.
"Nowhere lance, I'm going to bed ok. Good night Lance, Todd, Freddy," Pietro was so exhausted! He grabbed his sleeping back and dragged it away from the annoying trio and lay down in it as visions of Kitty swarmed his head. I am not going to be able to sleep am I? Pietro thought. But within minutes he was sound asleep still, even in sleep, thinking of the beautiful Kitty.
So I hope you liked it! Pleasepleaseplease R&R! I really enjoy encouragement! Well thankz!!
~K.K.L~