Six of Xavier's students stood in uniform in front of Logan in the Danger
Room.
"Okay squirts, this session is to work on trust. I know that each of you have at least one person you know you can absolutely trust and wouldn't be afraid to put your lives into their hands, but today we're going to work on building our trust in our other teammates. Each of you will be doing this session four times with only two different people. I have picked the pairs. Kurt and Evan, you will be going first. You two decide who goes blind folded first. The rest of you may exit." Logan explained.
Rogue groaned inwardly as she left the room, yet Kurt and Evan remained. She knew she wouldn't get paired with Kurt or Kitty now. Those were the only two she completely trusted with her life. She'd never admit that she did, but she did.
There was a nice long period of time in which the remaining four sat outside that was completely quiet. Rogue's eyes kept wandering to the teen standing next to Jean. He was really handsome, but she knew she had no chance with him. Why did she continue to hope? And now he knew. How would he react to her now?
'There's no chance left, jus' stop thinkin' 'bout him.' Rogue growled to herself angrily. She was sick of hoping, especially when she knew it was useless. She stood no chance.
She looked away from him and at Kitty. Kitty had pulled out her laptop and was probably writing a letter to her parents. Rogue absently watched her hands slide across the keyboard, hitting specific keys as she formed words on the screen that Rogue couldn't see from where she was standing.
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Scott continued to gaze at Jean. She was really beautiful, but something was missing now. So suddenly, something between them was missing. Or perhaps just different. He couldn't figure it out.
He turned his gaze on the Goth who was watching her friend type on her laptop. Rogue was beautiful too, but in her own way. At the same time it was very different, very attractive.
He mentally smacked himself. What was he thinking? He looked back at Jean, she had turned to look at him and her green eyes bore into his covered ones. She smiled at him, a big, beautiful smile. He felt something different though. Usually, his stomach turned and he would have the urge to reach out and hold her, but for some reason, he didn't feel that this time. In fact, as he thought about it, he hadn't in a while, it was just-
"So, we like, have to do this blindfolded? That's going to like, totally suck! I'm gonna so freak." Kitty said, interrupting Scott's thoughts.
"That's what it sounds like." Jean replied, taking her eyes away from Scott. He was oddly relieved by this.
After a few more minutes of silence, Kurt and Evan walked back into the room. They were sweating and looked tired. They both plopped down onto a bench.
"Alright, Kitty and Scott. You next." Logan said, poking his head through the door.
The two got up and walked through the door.
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Rogue looked at her obvious partner. Jean. She didn't really trust Jean at all. Not that the girl wasn't trustworthy. They were just never friends, and it was hard to live with someone that was so perfect. She could never compare against that girl and now she would have to try and protect her in an obstacle course.
Jean would have to guide her too. She figured that wasn't so bad. With her telekinesis, she should be able to keep her quite safe. If something came at her, Jean could easily move her out of the way, or move anything that came at her.
"Well, I guess that leaves us, doesn't it." Jean said, not really even asking.
Rogue shrugged. "Guess so."
"Do you want to be blindfolded first? Or me?" Jean questioned.
"Ah should probably go first. Y'can do a bettah job at protectin' me then Ah could do at protecting you." Rogue replied simply.
By now, Kurt and Evan had gained enough energy to begin talking. or. fighting.
"I can't believe you let me get hit by zat guy! I swear, I must have a huge bump on my head!" Kurt groaned at Evan.
"Hey man, I'm not the one that ported me off the side of that ledge then dropped me! I still have to do this again and my ankle hurts!" Evan growled back.
Kurt snorted and shook his head. "Vell, if you vould have trusted me zen you vouldn't freak out vhen I port and push avay from me!"
Evan scowled. "You didn't even warn me that you were going to port!"
And on they went. Obviously, this was a lesson they needed to learn.
"Stripes and Red, your next." Logan said as Kitty and Scott walked back into the room, tired and sweaty also.
Once the two of them had walked back into the room, Logan revealed a black blind fold. "Who's wearing this first?" He asked.
Rogue took it and Logan tied it tightly on her head. He then walked off and Jean put a hand on Rogue's covered shoulder. Rogue noticed the lights go down even through the blind fold and her other senses snapped into effect and she subconsciously got into a fighting stance. "Alright, where are we?" Rogue asked in a quiet voice.
_It's really dark, but there's a thin bridge that we're going to have to go over first. Ready? I'll lead you._ Jean replied in her mind, placing either hands on her shoulders.
Rogue nodded and began to walk slowly, Jean guiding her. She then felt the thresh hold onto the bridge, but continued to walk since Jean was still grasping her.
_Stop Rogue!_ Jean said as her fists tightened on her shoulders. Rogue stopped abruptly and heard some of the bridge collapse in.
"Thanks." Rogue muttered. "How big's the gap?" Rogue asked.
"Not that big. Want me levitate you to the other side?" Jean asked.
"Whatevah y'prefer." Rogue replied. Jean was then letting go and Rogue was being lifted up and over the gap.
As soon as she was on the other side though she heard a voice scream in her head. _Rogue look out!_
'Look out? Move forward? Duck?' Rogue thought frantically, trying to reach out with her senses. It was useless though and she felt one of those optic type blasts the machines shoot hit her between the shoulders and she fell hard onto her stomach. There was a loud crumbling sound and she felt the bridge under her tilt slightly. It had broken.
The part of the bridge under her dropped, but her body was still held in place. She was then standing upright and hovering over until she landed on firm ground. "We off the bridge yet?" Rogue asked, trying to ignore the ache in her back.
"Yeah, we're off." Jean replied. "There are five figures coming towards us. People, none look that big. Ready?" Jean asked, putting a hand on Rogue's shoulder.
"Ah don' think Ah have a choice t'be ready." Rogue replied. She felt the drop of a foot to her right and she side kicked out at it, knowing from the sound that it was close enough. "Just warn meh if Ah'm about t'hurt ya." Rogue warned as she ducked, imagining that one would try to punch her.
A hand grabbed her hair and was pulling her up. She reached up and wrapped her covered hands around her attacker's wrist and figured out what direction it was coming from. She kicked behind her, meeting her offender's knees.
The person staggered back and released her. She then felt her body being pulled back by an invisible force then felt a slight gust of wind pass her nose, meaning a punch had just missed her.
"Thanks." Rogue said to Jean. Jean didn't respond though and Rogue felt a hand land on her wrist. It twirled her in it's direction and she felt a fist meet her stomach. She suppressed a groan and thrust a fist out and ended up meeting it in the chest.
_They're all down, but now there are blades coming at us! Duck!_ Jean yelled in Rogue's head. Rogue dived to the ground instantly.
Rogue then felt lights come back on. She felt behind her head and pulled the blindfold off and looked around. The place was back to normal and Logan was coming toward them. He bent down and held out a hand for Rogue to use to get up. She took it and was pulled to her feet. Logan then took the blindfold and tied it around Jean's head.
"Okay Stripes, you protect her now." Logan told her. Rogue nodded. The place then went dark again. It looked as if they were in the ruins of an old castle. Lance was suddenly in front of them and the ground began to shake.
Rogue put a hand on Jean's shoulder, ready to protect her. "Y'might want t'hover a bit." Rogue warned as she began to slightly loose her balance. Jean listened but Rogue noticed some bricks coming loose on the ceiling. "Jean! Move right!" Rogue yelled. Jean did so and it fell and hit nothing but the ground.
Rogue jumped at Lance and tackled him to the ground. Toad had jumped at Jean though now.
_Rogue, what's going on now?_ Jean asked, and Rogue noticed that Jean seemed to be looking frantically around.
_Toad is to yer left._ Rogue warned. Jean turned to her left suddenly and thrust her hand out. Toad then flew back and onto his back.
_Now what?_ Jean asked.
_Ah dunno. There's nothin' yet._ Rogue replied, standing up from the now unconscious image of Lance.
A bunch of men jumped into the room. "This again Logan? Typical." Rogue muttered loudly. She figured that this was at the end of each one though, just to test them.
"Okay Jean, this is just like the ending of the last one. Got the idea?" Rogue asked, backing toward the red head who had landed.
The guys closed on them. "Two t'yer left, three in front o' us, and four t'the back." Rogue muttered.
Jean looked as if she was about to do something, but one of the guys had punched out at her and it landed on her side. She yelped in pain and bumped into Rogue, making her stumble into one of the guys who had already begun to attack so his fist met the side of her face.
"Behind you!" Rogue yelled, trying to keep her attention on Jean and receiving a punch to her ribs. She breathed in pain and kicked at the guy. Jean had thrown the guy behind her, backward. One in front of her got to her before Rogue could warn her though and he punched her in the nose.
Jean whimpered loudly in pain and she thrust out both arms to her side, pushing everyone in the room besides herself into the wall with her telekinesis so hard that Rogue felt her body being slowly crushed under the weight. Her hands were digging into the walls and she couldn't breath, not even to tell Jean that she was hurting her.
Rogue managed to let a moan escape her as her body continued to be crushed against the metal of the wall. Jean didn't let off though and Logan had to stop the program. Jean still hadn't noticed yet and Rogue felt herself begin to suffocate and bones begin to ache. It felt as if soon they would even break.
"Red!" Logan scolded. "What are you trying to do? Kill Rogue?!" Logan demanded.
Jean gasped and pulled her arms back. Rogue gasped in air as the pressure was suddenly let off and she fell limply to the ground. "Rogue! Are you okay?" Jean asked worriedly, setting a hand on Rogue's back. Rogue was breathing heavily, her chest heaving, grateful for new air.
Logan's hands found their way under her arms and he pulled her up and held her limply in his arms. "You going to be okay?" Logan asked her.
Rogue attempted to talk, but her chest hurt terribly after all that pressure and she only managed to nod slightly.
"Let's just get you out of here to get some rest." He replied, half dragging her toward the door.
"Rogue, I am so sorry!" Jean said apologetically.
_Jean, calm down! Ah'll be fihne._ Rogue replied, not being able to talk verbally with the girl.
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Scott waited outside for Rogue and Jean. Ironic that they would be put together for something like this right after something like this had happened. He was questioning himself so much now. He didn't know what he wanted anymore.
The door opened and Jean walked in, a large bruise was forming on her face. He was just about to ask what had happened when Logan came in half carrying Rogue who was breathing hard and her eyes closed as if she had just been through great pain. He instantly forgot about jean and rushed over to Rogue.
"What happened?" He demanded of Logan. Logan looked briefly at Jean, then handed Rogue over to Scott. Scott took her into his arms and sat down so he had a better grip on the Goth.
"Kitty, Evan, you're next." Logan said, ignoring Scott's question, then walking back into the danger room. The two left.
"Vhat happened Jean?" Kurt asked as Scott pulled Rogue further into his arms. He was oddly worried about her. It was also weird, the feeling of her in his arms. He felt happy and comfortable. More comfortable (and happy) then he thought he ever would. Especially being so close to something that was so dangerous.
"Uh, I, uh, well, it'll be okay, so lets not worry about it." Jean replied, but Scott understood it. Somehow, he had learned to read the girl. Jean had done this, it had been an accident, but it had been her fault. As he realized this, an anger burned in his chest. towards Jean.
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Hey.thanx for all the encouragement and reviews! I'm glad you like it, and I'm sorry that I won't be able to update consecutively. Thanx for being so patient!!! :D
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"Okay squirts, this session is to work on trust. I know that each of you have at least one person you know you can absolutely trust and wouldn't be afraid to put your lives into their hands, but today we're going to work on building our trust in our other teammates. Each of you will be doing this session four times with only two different people. I have picked the pairs. Kurt and Evan, you will be going first. You two decide who goes blind folded first. The rest of you may exit." Logan explained.
Rogue groaned inwardly as she left the room, yet Kurt and Evan remained. She knew she wouldn't get paired with Kurt or Kitty now. Those were the only two she completely trusted with her life. She'd never admit that she did, but she did.
There was a nice long period of time in which the remaining four sat outside that was completely quiet. Rogue's eyes kept wandering to the teen standing next to Jean. He was really handsome, but she knew she had no chance with him. Why did she continue to hope? And now he knew. How would he react to her now?
'There's no chance left, jus' stop thinkin' 'bout him.' Rogue growled to herself angrily. She was sick of hoping, especially when she knew it was useless. She stood no chance.
She looked away from him and at Kitty. Kitty had pulled out her laptop and was probably writing a letter to her parents. Rogue absently watched her hands slide across the keyboard, hitting specific keys as she formed words on the screen that Rogue couldn't see from where she was standing.
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Scott continued to gaze at Jean. She was really beautiful, but something was missing now. So suddenly, something between them was missing. Or perhaps just different. He couldn't figure it out.
He turned his gaze on the Goth who was watching her friend type on her laptop. Rogue was beautiful too, but in her own way. At the same time it was very different, very attractive.
He mentally smacked himself. What was he thinking? He looked back at Jean, she had turned to look at him and her green eyes bore into his covered ones. She smiled at him, a big, beautiful smile. He felt something different though. Usually, his stomach turned and he would have the urge to reach out and hold her, but for some reason, he didn't feel that this time. In fact, as he thought about it, he hadn't in a while, it was just-
"So, we like, have to do this blindfolded? That's going to like, totally suck! I'm gonna so freak." Kitty said, interrupting Scott's thoughts.
"That's what it sounds like." Jean replied, taking her eyes away from Scott. He was oddly relieved by this.
After a few more minutes of silence, Kurt and Evan walked back into the room. They were sweating and looked tired. They both plopped down onto a bench.
"Alright, Kitty and Scott. You next." Logan said, poking his head through the door.
The two got up and walked through the door.
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Rogue looked at her obvious partner. Jean. She didn't really trust Jean at all. Not that the girl wasn't trustworthy. They were just never friends, and it was hard to live with someone that was so perfect. She could never compare against that girl and now she would have to try and protect her in an obstacle course.
Jean would have to guide her too. She figured that wasn't so bad. With her telekinesis, she should be able to keep her quite safe. If something came at her, Jean could easily move her out of the way, or move anything that came at her.
"Well, I guess that leaves us, doesn't it." Jean said, not really even asking.
Rogue shrugged. "Guess so."
"Do you want to be blindfolded first? Or me?" Jean questioned.
"Ah should probably go first. Y'can do a bettah job at protectin' me then Ah could do at protecting you." Rogue replied simply.
By now, Kurt and Evan had gained enough energy to begin talking. or. fighting.
"I can't believe you let me get hit by zat guy! I swear, I must have a huge bump on my head!" Kurt groaned at Evan.
"Hey man, I'm not the one that ported me off the side of that ledge then dropped me! I still have to do this again and my ankle hurts!" Evan growled back.
Kurt snorted and shook his head. "Vell, if you vould have trusted me zen you vouldn't freak out vhen I port and push avay from me!"
Evan scowled. "You didn't even warn me that you were going to port!"
And on they went. Obviously, this was a lesson they needed to learn.
"Stripes and Red, your next." Logan said as Kitty and Scott walked back into the room, tired and sweaty also.
Once the two of them had walked back into the room, Logan revealed a black blind fold. "Who's wearing this first?" He asked.
Rogue took it and Logan tied it tightly on her head. He then walked off and Jean put a hand on Rogue's covered shoulder. Rogue noticed the lights go down even through the blind fold and her other senses snapped into effect and she subconsciously got into a fighting stance. "Alright, where are we?" Rogue asked in a quiet voice.
_It's really dark, but there's a thin bridge that we're going to have to go over first. Ready? I'll lead you._ Jean replied in her mind, placing either hands on her shoulders.
Rogue nodded and began to walk slowly, Jean guiding her. She then felt the thresh hold onto the bridge, but continued to walk since Jean was still grasping her.
_Stop Rogue!_ Jean said as her fists tightened on her shoulders. Rogue stopped abruptly and heard some of the bridge collapse in.
"Thanks." Rogue muttered. "How big's the gap?" Rogue asked.
"Not that big. Want me levitate you to the other side?" Jean asked.
"Whatevah y'prefer." Rogue replied. Jean was then letting go and Rogue was being lifted up and over the gap.
As soon as she was on the other side though she heard a voice scream in her head. _Rogue look out!_
'Look out? Move forward? Duck?' Rogue thought frantically, trying to reach out with her senses. It was useless though and she felt one of those optic type blasts the machines shoot hit her between the shoulders and she fell hard onto her stomach. There was a loud crumbling sound and she felt the bridge under her tilt slightly. It had broken.
The part of the bridge under her dropped, but her body was still held in place. She was then standing upright and hovering over until she landed on firm ground. "We off the bridge yet?" Rogue asked, trying to ignore the ache in her back.
"Yeah, we're off." Jean replied. "There are five figures coming towards us. People, none look that big. Ready?" Jean asked, putting a hand on Rogue's shoulder.
"Ah don' think Ah have a choice t'be ready." Rogue replied. She felt the drop of a foot to her right and she side kicked out at it, knowing from the sound that it was close enough. "Just warn meh if Ah'm about t'hurt ya." Rogue warned as she ducked, imagining that one would try to punch her.
A hand grabbed her hair and was pulling her up. She reached up and wrapped her covered hands around her attacker's wrist and figured out what direction it was coming from. She kicked behind her, meeting her offender's knees.
The person staggered back and released her. She then felt her body being pulled back by an invisible force then felt a slight gust of wind pass her nose, meaning a punch had just missed her.
"Thanks." Rogue said to Jean. Jean didn't respond though and Rogue felt a hand land on her wrist. It twirled her in it's direction and she felt a fist meet her stomach. She suppressed a groan and thrust a fist out and ended up meeting it in the chest.
_They're all down, but now there are blades coming at us! Duck!_ Jean yelled in Rogue's head. Rogue dived to the ground instantly.
Rogue then felt lights come back on. She felt behind her head and pulled the blindfold off and looked around. The place was back to normal and Logan was coming toward them. He bent down and held out a hand for Rogue to use to get up. She took it and was pulled to her feet. Logan then took the blindfold and tied it around Jean's head.
"Okay Stripes, you protect her now." Logan told her. Rogue nodded. The place then went dark again. It looked as if they were in the ruins of an old castle. Lance was suddenly in front of them and the ground began to shake.
Rogue put a hand on Jean's shoulder, ready to protect her. "Y'might want t'hover a bit." Rogue warned as she began to slightly loose her balance. Jean listened but Rogue noticed some bricks coming loose on the ceiling. "Jean! Move right!" Rogue yelled. Jean did so and it fell and hit nothing but the ground.
Rogue jumped at Lance and tackled him to the ground. Toad had jumped at Jean though now.
_Rogue, what's going on now?_ Jean asked, and Rogue noticed that Jean seemed to be looking frantically around.
_Toad is to yer left._ Rogue warned. Jean turned to her left suddenly and thrust her hand out. Toad then flew back and onto his back.
_Now what?_ Jean asked.
_Ah dunno. There's nothin' yet._ Rogue replied, standing up from the now unconscious image of Lance.
A bunch of men jumped into the room. "This again Logan? Typical." Rogue muttered loudly. She figured that this was at the end of each one though, just to test them.
"Okay Jean, this is just like the ending of the last one. Got the idea?" Rogue asked, backing toward the red head who had landed.
The guys closed on them. "Two t'yer left, three in front o' us, and four t'the back." Rogue muttered.
Jean looked as if she was about to do something, but one of the guys had punched out at her and it landed on her side. She yelped in pain and bumped into Rogue, making her stumble into one of the guys who had already begun to attack so his fist met the side of her face.
"Behind you!" Rogue yelled, trying to keep her attention on Jean and receiving a punch to her ribs. She breathed in pain and kicked at the guy. Jean had thrown the guy behind her, backward. One in front of her got to her before Rogue could warn her though and he punched her in the nose.
Jean whimpered loudly in pain and she thrust out both arms to her side, pushing everyone in the room besides herself into the wall with her telekinesis so hard that Rogue felt her body being slowly crushed under the weight. Her hands were digging into the walls and she couldn't breath, not even to tell Jean that she was hurting her.
Rogue managed to let a moan escape her as her body continued to be crushed against the metal of the wall. Jean didn't let off though and Logan had to stop the program. Jean still hadn't noticed yet and Rogue felt herself begin to suffocate and bones begin to ache. It felt as if soon they would even break.
"Red!" Logan scolded. "What are you trying to do? Kill Rogue?!" Logan demanded.
Jean gasped and pulled her arms back. Rogue gasped in air as the pressure was suddenly let off and she fell limply to the ground. "Rogue! Are you okay?" Jean asked worriedly, setting a hand on Rogue's back. Rogue was breathing heavily, her chest heaving, grateful for new air.
Logan's hands found their way under her arms and he pulled her up and held her limply in his arms. "You going to be okay?" Logan asked her.
Rogue attempted to talk, but her chest hurt terribly after all that pressure and she only managed to nod slightly.
"Let's just get you out of here to get some rest." He replied, half dragging her toward the door.
"Rogue, I am so sorry!" Jean said apologetically.
_Jean, calm down! Ah'll be fihne._ Rogue replied, not being able to talk verbally with the girl.
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Scott waited outside for Rogue and Jean. Ironic that they would be put together for something like this right after something like this had happened. He was questioning himself so much now. He didn't know what he wanted anymore.
The door opened and Jean walked in, a large bruise was forming on her face. He was just about to ask what had happened when Logan came in half carrying Rogue who was breathing hard and her eyes closed as if she had just been through great pain. He instantly forgot about jean and rushed over to Rogue.
"What happened?" He demanded of Logan. Logan looked briefly at Jean, then handed Rogue over to Scott. Scott took her into his arms and sat down so he had a better grip on the Goth.
"Kitty, Evan, you're next." Logan said, ignoring Scott's question, then walking back into the danger room. The two left.
"Vhat happened Jean?" Kurt asked as Scott pulled Rogue further into his arms. He was oddly worried about her. It was also weird, the feeling of her in his arms. He felt happy and comfortable. More comfortable (and happy) then he thought he ever would. Especially being so close to something that was so dangerous.
"Uh, I, uh, well, it'll be okay, so lets not worry about it." Jean replied, but Scott understood it. Somehow, he had learned to read the girl. Jean had done this, it had been an accident, but it had been her fault. As he realized this, an anger burned in his chest. towards Jean.
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Hey.thanx for all the encouragement and reviews! I'm glad you like it, and I'm sorry that I won't be able to update consecutively. Thanx for being so patient!!! :D
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