Epilogue
Salvation
The sun beamed down, and laughter rang through the air. A young boy dodged through the bushes, sunlight causing the red in his glasses to shine through the air. Before him raced a red headed girl and it was her laughter that lit up the garden.
The Professor watched them, amazed at the difference only two months could make. Scott had flourished with the companionship of Jean, and was far from the quiet, withdrawn child he had been. Jean had also become more confident it her powers, as constant use and encouragement from her friend had improved her control immensely.
Xavier had watched in amazement as she brought Scott out of his shell, seemingly without realising what she was doing and as Scott thanked her by becoming her steadfast companion, with whom she could laugh and cry. They had become the closest of friends, and Xavier stood in awe of the absolute trust and loyalty they each had for the other.
The fact that they almost seemed to be able to read each other's minds was beginning to annoy Storm and Wolverine though, as they always immediately produced an alibi for the other, without even knowing it was needed. Their twin grins of innocence were becoming a normal feature of life, and the Institute was once again filled with the laughter of children, that had been absent for so long.
A slight frown crossed his face, almost unnoticeable to the untrained eye, as a routine area scan picked up two unwanted mental signatures. He would really have to talk to Wolverine about how they kept getting in. He sat patiently as he watched Scott chase Jean through the undergrowth.
"Xavier."
"Irene, what a pleasant surprise. May I ask the purpose of this visit?"
"I need to talk to you about your newest recruits."
"And the presence of your companion is."
"Why Xavier, you would hardly expect a blind woman to find her way unattended."
He jumped a little as her voice continued in his head.
*Mystique was unfortunate to oversee some things in my visions that should not have been disclosed to her. I feel allowing her to retain these memories would severely influence future events, which I cannot allow to happen. *
*You want me to wipe her mind. *
*It would be in your best interest. *
"What exactly is so fascinating about my students that it requires a visit?"
"Are you aware of the power the two possess?"
"They are both Alpha class mutants yes I know, but they are only children, and children old beyond their age."
Destiny gestured to the background around her, where Jean's laughter echoed, "They do not sound to old to me."
The Professor smiled. "Did you know that until Jean's arrival, just over two months ago, I had barely seen Scott smile, let alone laugh. Now listen."
Scott's laughter joined Jean's as they sped around the trees.
A smile curved round Destiny's mouth.
"So it has begun. Please attend to your task Xavier."
He concentrated and wiped the memories from Mystique's mind as Destiny directed him, showing him the one's to concentrate on. He widened his eyes as he took in the images presented to him; the bond between Scott and Jean went further that he thought.
As he finished Destiny leaned close and whispered in his ear,
"I will say this once and only once while she is dazed. Listen carefully Xavier." She began reciting a phrase that she had obviously practised.
"Their names shall be the Phoenix and the Cyclops, and their love shall be timeless, and with it they will save the world. Thus have I seen, thus should it pass. Do not let anything happen to them Xavier." Her voice became harsh as she stressed her point. "The slightest change could alter the future immeasurably. Keep them safe."
*~*~*~*~*
Storm and Wolverine watched from the edge of the clearing as Xavier talked to Destiny.
"What are they saying?"
"Well, when ya talk, I can't hear can I?" Wolverine's voice was gruff. "I missed that last bit."
"Look she's leaving."
They watched as Destiny approached them.
"Storm, Wolverine."
"Irene."
Destiny gestured to the children, whose never-ending game still continued as they enjoyed life.
"Keep them safe. They hold the key to our salvation."
As she walked away, followed uneasily by Mystique who seemed dazed, Wolverine looked after her with puzzlement.
"What's she talkin' about? How can two kids save us?"
Storm studied the pair, so lost in each other they had missed the entire incident. "I think she was talking about love."
They studied the pair a minute before turning back to the mansion.
"So how about that climbin' rose then- where ye goin' t'put it?"
A delighted smile spread across the African woman's face. "Logan, how do you know about plants?"
"I do read ye know."
Xavier smiled as he listened to his friends' voices fade away, and the echoes of children's laughter spread around him. The sun shone down and a single leaf fell in front of him. He laughed aloud, and Jean noticing, drew to a sudden halt.
"What's funny?"
"Nothing my dear. The leaves are falling, the season is turning and just this once, I believe everything is as it should be."
She pondered his answer for a moment before Scott collided into her.
"Tag."
"That's not fair, I was talking to the Professor."
"You snooze, you loose."
"You are so dead Summers."
"Have to catch me first." He stuck his tongue out and they began their game again, under the Professor's watchful eye. He chuckled quietly to himself, content in his knowledge of the future as the world's salvation played by his side.
*~*~*~*~* Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING!!!!
A/N Hope you guys liked it. That was the last chapter of this fic, but I may mention it in Reunion, so you could consider it a prequel to that!
I was amazed by the amount of reviews that last chapter got. Thank you so much, I love to read your comments, and believe it or not they keep me smiling throughout the whole day. Please review this chapter and tell me whether you liked it or not. This fic is dedicated to all my reviewers- you make it possible!
-Kat
The sun beamed down, and laughter rang through the air. A young boy dodged through the bushes, sunlight causing the red in his glasses to shine through the air. Before him raced a red headed girl and it was her laughter that lit up the garden.
The Professor watched them, amazed at the difference only two months could make. Scott had flourished with the companionship of Jean, and was far from the quiet, withdrawn child he had been. Jean had also become more confident it her powers, as constant use and encouragement from her friend had improved her control immensely.
Xavier had watched in amazement as she brought Scott out of his shell, seemingly without realising what she was doing and as Scott thanked her by becoming her steadfast companion, with whom she could laugh and cry. They had become the closest of friends, and Xavier stood in awe of the absolute trust and loyalty they each had for the other.
The fact that they almost seemed to be able to read each other's minds was beginning to annoy Storm and Wolverine though, as they always immediately produced an alibi for the other, without even knowing it was needed. Their twin grins of innocence were becoming a normal feature of life, and the Institute was once again filled with the laughter of children, that had been absent for so long.
A slight frown crossed his face, almost unnoticeable to the untrained eye, as a routine area scan picked up two unwanted mental signatures. He would really have to talk to Wolverine about how they kept getting in. He sat patiently as he watched Scott chase Jean through the undergrowth.
"Xavier."
"Irene, what a pleasant surprise. May I ask the purpose of this visit?"
"I need to talk to you about your newest recruits."
"And the presence of your companion is."
"Why Xavier, you would hardly expect a blind woman to find her way unattended."
He jumped a little as her voice continued in his head.
*Mystique was unfortunate to oversee some things in my visions that should not have been disclosed to her. I feel allowing her to retain these memories would severely influence future events, which I cannot allow to happen. *
*You want me to wipe her mind. *
*It would be in your best interest. *
"What exactly is so fascinating about my students that it requires a visit?"
"Are you aware of the power the two possess?"
"They are both Alpha class mutants yes I know, but they are only children, and children old beyond their age."
Destiny gestured to the background around her, where Jean's laughter echoed, "They do not sound to old to me."
The Professor smiled. "Did you know that until Jean's arrival, just over two months ago, I had barely seen Scott smile, let alone laugh. Now listen."
Scott's laughter joined Jean's as they sped around the trees.
A smile curved round Destiny's mouth.
"So it has begun. Please attend to your task Xavier."
He concentrated and wiped the memories from Mystique's mind as Destiny directed him, showing him the one's to concentrate on. He widened his eyes as he took in the images presented to him; the bond between Scott and Jean went further that he thought.
As he finished Destiny leaned close and whispered in his ear,
"I will say this once and only once while she is dazed. Listen carefully Xavier." She began reciting a phrase that she had obviously practised.
"Their names shall be the Phoenix and the Cyclops, and their love shall be timeless, and with it they will save the world. Thus have I seen, thus should it pass. Do not let anything happen to them Xavier." Her voice became harsh as she stressed her point. "The slightest change could alter the future immeasurably. Keep them safe."
*~*~*~*~*
Storm and Wolverine watched from the edge of the clearing as Xavier talked to Destiny.
"What are they saying?"
"Well, when ya talk, I can't hear can I?" Wolverine's voice was gruff. "I missed that last bit."
"Look she's leaving."
They watched as Destiny approached them.
"Storm, Wolverine."
"Irene."
Destiny gestured to the children, whose never-ending game still continued as they enjoyed life.
"Keep them safe. They hold the key to our salvation."
As she walked away, followed uneasily by Mystique who seemed dazed, Wolverine looked after her with puzzlement.
"What's she talkin' about? How can two kids save us?"
Storm studied the pair, so lost in each other they had missed the entire incident. "I think she was talking about love."
They studied the pair a minute before turning back to the mansion.
"So how about that climbin' rose then- where ye goin' t'put it?"
A delighted smile spread across the African woman's face. "Logan, how do you know about plants?"
"I do read ye know."
Xavier smiled as he listened to his friends' voices fade away, and the echoes of children's laughter spread around him. The sun shone down and a single leaf fell in front of him. He laughed aloud, and Jean noticing, drew to a sudden halt.
"What's funny?"
"Nothing my dear. The leaves are falling, the season is turning and just this once, I believe everything is as it should be."
She pondered his answer for a moment before Scott collided into her.
"Tag."
"That's not fair, I was talking to the Professor."
"You snooze, you loose."
"You are so dead Summers."
"Have to catch me first." He stuck his tongue out and they began their game again, under the Professor's watchful eye. He chuckled quietly to himself, content in his knowledge of the future as the world's salvation played by his side.
*~*~*~*~* Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING!!!!
A/N Hope you guys liked it. That was the last chapter of this fic, but I may mention it in Reunion, so you could consider it a prequel to that!
I was amazed by the amount of reviews that last chapter got. Thank you so much, I love to read your comments, and believe it or not they keep me smiling throughout the whole day. Please review this chapter and tell me whether you liked it or not. This fic is dedicated to all my reviewers- you make it possible!
-Kat