----Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men Evo, but I own Sprite and I created
Rewind who technically belongs to Ashleigh, even though I based the powers
off of a mutant from an X-Men Novel. Notes: ^^Thoughts^^, (Translation of a
language), and Telepathic Speaking.-----
~**~ This story is dedicated to my lovely friend Ashleigh ~**~
Chapter Four: Sherlock Holmes And Watson
Ashleigh had been at the institute for over two months, and was enjoying almost every moment of it. She had made the best of friends she could ask for in both Rogue and Ada. She could talk to them about anything and everything. The three were inseparable, and everyone at the institute knew it; so much in fact that every assignment the three would be paired together. They made a rather unusual trio if one asked any of their team mates or passers by. They were so different but yet so alike. They were a mixture of backgrounds; of course all three had a drop of southern blood in them. They were as well a mixture of social standards. There was Rogue, your Gothic girl with the dark eyes and evil stares, Ashleigh, the ghetto chick with clothes that any major R&B artist would wear, and Ada, the punk/goth/skater with bracelets covering her arms and converse shoes. But for some reason they made the best of friends, each of their different personalities made them able to do anything together. If Rogue wanted to go to a poetry reading, Ashleigh and Ada would come along, if Ashleigh wanted to go to a DMX concert Rogue and Ada would go too, and if Ada felt the need to begin dancing in a store because her favorite song was playing they would be happy to do the same. Being together gave each one inner confidence, and a sense of family.
She enjoyed being an X-man as well. She loved the workout and thrill on top of the feeling of being powerful. It also helped that the team leader was her crush.
But the only thing she lacked was, well a guy. She had a crush that was a start, and her crush was single which was even better. Scott was everything she ever dreamt of smart, handsome, strong, and sensitive. His only fault was his obsession with training sessions, but she could live with that.
The biggest issue with Scott was that he seemed to not return her affection. Sure they flirted constantly, even so much that Jean had made note of it. It made Ashleigh think he liked her, but it faded when she saw the way he looked at Jean. She wasn't dumb; she knew that Scott had a thing for the red head. But Ashleigh was determined to get the guy. And it just so happened that fate felt the exact same way, and had plans in store.
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It was one of those days at the institute where everything was hectic, but when wasn't it. It was Saturday and Ashleigh watched from her bench near the skate ramp that had been built for recreation. She smiled as she saw Ada fall from the skateboard and onto her bum.
Ada was dressed it a black tee with Tinkerbelle on it, the girl had a major obsession with Peter Pan and it didn't help that her code name was Sprite, a pair of bell bottom jeans and her renown black converse shoes. She also had on protection gear including a helmet, and knee and elbow pads.
Ashleigh thought it was hilarious watching her friend trying to learn how to skateboard. Evan didn't seem to mind teaching her though, and Ashleigh could sense that maybe the boy had a slight crush on her friend. But Ada was taken by Evan's enemy Pietro, who didn't know about Ada's training on the skateboard. The girl had planned on showing her boyfriend on Monday when she arrived with Evan. Ashleigh loved the way Ada thought, she knew that her friend did this for two reasons. One: she really did want to learn how to ride the board. Two: she wanted to make Pietro jealous.
Ashleigh continued to watch for a while, and didn't notice a figure walking her way. It wasn't until the person sat on the bench next to her did she realize that there was someone else there. Her face brightened as the recognized the person as Scott Summers.
"Hey." He said with a smile.
"Hi." She replied shyly.
There was silence between the two for about a minute. Both of them were shy, and both knew this. So Scott, the less sky of the two took a deep breath and asked. "You want to play racket ball with me? I mean if you're not doing anything that is?"
Ashleigh couldn't believe her ears. He was asking her to do something with him. She beamed both inside and out. "Sure."
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Scott and Ashleigh changed into something more comfortable before their game. She had put on a pair of gray sweat pants and a white tank top that had the word 'Playa' on it in black letters. Scott had on a pair of navy mess shorts and a gray sleeveless shirt that said 'Nautica' in Navy letters.
They grabbed their rackets and tossed a coin into the air to see who went first. Scott called tails while she called heads. When the coin fell back into Scott's hand it read tails. So he hit the ball hard against the wall. Ashleigh ran to where the yellow ball was heading and hit it back toward the wall. It went back and forth, and back then forth for a long time.
After about two hours Scott plopped down on the floor exhausted. Once he sat down he laid his whole body on the ground and began to breathe deeply. He smelled of sweat, and was worn out. She played a tough game, and had won almost every match.
Ashleigh smiled at him from her standing position. "Wanna go again?" she asked playfully.
Scott put his hands up in surrender. "No thanks." He smiled, and when he did he noticed the color come to Ashleigh's cheeks. There was no way Scott couldn't notice how lovely she was, even drenched in sweat. Everything about her just screamed beauty; and Scott couldn't disagree with that. After living with the girl for a month he had become quite fond of her. He had also been figuring out a little more about Jean as well, and he began to see her faults. And what he was seeing he didn't like. He had finally realized her nature of using him, and she had no intentions on being his. He still had a thing for Jean though, he just couldn't help it. He had known her so long, and she was so pretty. Scott began to compare Ashleigh to Jean a lot lately. And most of the time Ashleigh came out on top. But the thing for Jean just wouldn't go away even though he wanted it too.
Before they had anymore time to talk, the door burst open and in came a wailing Jean. Jean stopped in her tracks when she saw the two together. Ashleigh felt the red head glare daggers at her, but Ashleigh just glared right back. Jean finally ignored the girl and continued her overactive crying. "Oh Scott!"
By this time he had gotten to his feet and she ran into his arms sobbing. Scott looked a little confused but put his arms around the girl comfortingly. He was a bit upset that Jean had interrupted his time with Ashleigh. "What's wrong?" he asked.
"Ryan broke up with me." She balled into his chest.
Ashleigh just rolled her eyes and began to walk toward the exit leaving the drama queen and Scott behind. Scott frowned as he watched her go feeling bad about the current situation, but continued to console the crying Jean.
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Rogue came home from her date with Remy, and headed straight to Ada and Ashleigh's room. She didn't even knock before entering, she just walked right in. She was surprised to see Ashleigh lying on her back on her bed just staring at the ceiling.
"Hey sug." Rogue greeted her friend.
Ashleigh turned her attention from her view of the ceiling. "Hi."
Now Rogue knew something was up. Ashleigh usually had something more than just a simple 'hi' as a greeting. "What's wrong?"
Ashleigh let out a loud sigh. "Jean." Was her one word answer.
That was all Rogue needed to know. Jean had most likely done something to upset Ashleigh. "What'd Ms. Perfect done now?" Rogue asked with a hint of distain in her voice.
Ashleigh proceeded to tell Rogue about her game of Racket ball with Scott and its interruption by the annoying red head.
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The annoying alarm clock buzzed in Ashleigh's ear, and she instinctively pressed the snooze button on the light blue clock. The buzzing continued, and Ashleigh remembered that Ada's alarm was going off as well. She had no escape of the morning, as she saw Ada get out of bed, Ashleigh felt herself being lifted into the air.
"Put me down!" Ashleigh commanded Ada. This was a normal routine for the two. Ada wasn't exactly a morning person, but when the alarm went off she got up and normally found Ashleigh ignoring the sound as usual.
"No prob." Ada smile as she let Ashleigh fall onto her soft bed. She didn't get hurt because her bed caught her landing. Ashleigh then preceded in her morning rituals before she headed off to school.
She took her shower, after waiting in line for what seemed like eternity. Jean had gotten in before her and the girl took forever. After her shower she put on black jeans, and a deep purple blouse. She put on her make-up and did her hair placing all her tiny braids into a pony tail.
Rouge entered her room a few seconds after Ashleigh had finished her hair. Rogue had on a black skirt with fishnets, an emerald tank with a black scarf and elbow length black gloves. "Ready suge?" The goth asked. "Ah don't wanna miss the look on Pietro's face when he sees Ada and Evan arrive at school togathah."
Ashleigh nodded. She too was anxious to see the look on Pietro's face. He could be quite amusing at times.
The two quickly headed down the stairs in time to greet their friend. Ada was clad in a pair of flare jeans, a black spaghetti strap shirt with a short sleeved aqua mesh shirt, and black converse shoes. She also wore a black helmet with a blue flame on both sides, and black elbow and knee pads. She stood next to Evan who all three girls knew was as eager to see Pietro's response just as much as they were.
"Hey guys, Evan and I are gonna scoot. See ya at school, kay?" Ada told her friends before waving goodbye and skating out the door alongside Evan.
"I'm betting Pietro is gonna kill Evan before the day is over." Ashleigh smiled as she watched Ada leave.
Rogue thought for a moment then replied. "Ah'll see that bet."
The two shared a laugh before catching a ride with Scott.
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Ashleigh shut the door to Scott's convertible and looked at the road that connected to the school. Soon she found who she was looking for and waved to them. When she received a wave back Ashleigh then proceeded to look for another. She didn't find the person she wanted. "Where's Pietro?" Ashleigh asked Rogue.
Rogue scanned the area then shrugged. "Ah don't kn-." She was cut off by a gust of wind. After a few seconds she made out the person standing beside her. It was Pietro, and he was looking over her shoulder with a confused expression on his face.
"Where's-Ada?" He questioned. "Is-she-sick?"
"She's coming, look." Ashleigh pointed to where Ada was skateboarding. She looked good as she skated.
"What's she doing?" Pietro asked with a tone of annoyance. He saw Evan with his girl and anger was brewing up inside.
"What does it look like?" Rogue snorted. "She's skateboardin."
"When'd she learn to do that?" He asked.
"Over the weekend; Evan taught her." Ashleigh stated matter of factly.
Pietro huffed, and waited impatiently for Ada to reach them. Finally she did, smiling she gave Pietro a quick kiss then asked. "How'd I do?"
Pietro smiled at her. She had done well, and he was impressed. The only thing that he didn't like was that Daniels had taught her. "Great." He told her.
Ada squealed with happiness, and turned to Evan. She gave him a quick hug to the surprise of Evan and to the annoyance of Pietro. "Thanks so much Evan." Ada smiled at her teacher.
Evan began to blush slightly, and placed his hand on the back of his head awkwardly. "No problem."
Pietro glared daggers at Evan who did the same right back. Ada pretended not to notice the two who were silently arguing. "Well let's go, see ya later Evan!" She waved a good-bye to Evan and grabbed Pietro's hand, dragging him inside the school before he decided to hurt Evan. Ashleigh and Rogue followed with amused faces.
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Ada talked with Kurt as they walked through the hallway. Seventh period had just ended and school was over. As they walked through the hall Ada suddenly stopped dead in her tracks.
Kurt did the same and followed Ada's eyes to Scott and Jean, well their backs. They were in arm and arm and Jean was hanging all over Scott.
Ada clenched her fists and cried "Diese dirne. Von allen männern in der welt muß sie Scott nehmen. Sie nicht sogar mag den kerl, den sie mit ihm für rückstoß gerecht ist! Er sollte mit Ashleigh sein!" (That whore. Of all the men in the world she has to take Scott. She doesn't even like the guy she's just using him for rebound! He should be with Ashleigh!)
Kurt arched an eyebrow and looked at his friend in confusion. "Ashleigh?"
Ada flew her hand up over her mouth, in realization that she had spilled the beans. She sighed "Nie verstand, lassen sie uns ihnen folgen." (Never mind, let's follow them.) And with that Ada grabbed his hand and they began to run after Scott and Jean, when they were at least five feet away from them the slowed their pace. The two held up their shields so that Jean wouldn't know that they were behind her and Scott.
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Ashleigh, Rogue and Kitty walked down the halls, and exited the doors of the school to see Ada and Kurt hovering in the air behind Scott's red convertible.
Kitty cocked her head in confusion. "Like what are they doing?"
Rogue arched an eyebrow, as she watched the two hover in the air as they followed the car. Finally she noticed that Jean was sitting in the passenger's seat. "Ah think Ada's on one of her little missions again."
Ashleigh giggled in understanding, while Kitty still looked confused. "It's so cute; they're like Sherlock Homes and Watson."
"Okay like what is going on?" Kitty asked still not comprehending.
Ashleigh smiled at the valley girl who didn't know the gravity manipulating mutant as well and her and Rogue. "Well," Ashleigh thought about how to explain it. "Ada sometimes gets ideas that somethin is going on, and she goes into 'Harriet the Spy' mode."
"She's watched that movie way ta many times." Rogue stated matter of factly.
Kitty nodded in understanding. Apparently something had made Ada want to follow Scott's car for some reason or the other. "So Kurt is just like the perfect guy to go along with it because he is like just as suspicious."
"Plus they both speak German and they use it so no one knows what's goin on." Ashleigh added.
"Well, I like wonder if she finds out anything good?" Kitty said.
Rogue laughed. "Once they came back from the video rental place claimin that the store owner was secretly a FBI agent under cover tryin ta save the world from a video that kills ya if ya watch it."
Kitty laughed and the girls began the long walk back to the mansion.
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Kurt had messed with his holographic watch making Ada and himself invisible. He had recently learned how to work the watch to suit him, after he and Ada had began their little crusades. The two 'detectives' sat on the back of Scott's convertible watching the telepath and shades. Fortunately, they had worked on their mental shield so Jean had no clue they were there. They didn't have to worry about Scott he wasn't a telepath, plus he was rather dense.
So far they had only learned that the two were going to grab a bite to eat at some restaurant. Ada began to get agitated that nothing was happening. Finally she was about to give up when Jean began to speak.
"So what do you think of our newest recruit?" Jean asked Scott.
Ada squeezed Kurt's hand signaling that they were getting somewhere juicy. He squeezed her hand back in a signal that he understood. They silently listened.
"She's nice." He stated matter of factly.
Ada mouthed the words with her brow furrowed 'She's nice?' ^^What the hell does that mean?^^
Jean began to look upset for a moment but then continued. "I think Lance has a crush on her." She stated.
Both Ada and Kurt nodded in agreement with Jean. Both had seen how the rocktumbler acted when he saw their friend. He started to stutter and stare stupidly. He was worse than when he had liked Kitty. Ada smiled when she saw Scott furrow his brow at the statement from the red head. ^^Okay now we're getting somewhere.^^
Scott huffed "She's to good for him."
Jean's eyes widened like some child who had just received the worst gift ever for Chrismas. "What's that suppose to mean?"
Scott began to get a little nervous, Jean could be overbearing at times. "Nnnothing." He stammered.
"Scott!" She cried.
"What?" He asked loudly with a tone of annoyance.
"You like her!" She stated; Ada loved the sound of hurt in the girl's voice. It was all Ada could do to keep from doing one of her crazy happy dances.
"Well, she's nice." He said not denying or admitting to her reply.
"You already said that." Jean growled.
Then Scott proved that he might not have been as dense as Ada had thought. A sly smile crossed his face. "You're jealous."
"Of that little ghetto whore, no way!" Jean replied rudely.
Scott just continued his knowing smile. Jean was jealous, and he liked it. Maybe that meant she liked him. But then he remembered that he thought going out with Taryn would make Jean jealous and admit her feelings. But that hadn't worked quite as planned. He considered trying that option again but found that he couldn't do that to the girl. She was just to nice, sweat, pretty, and. ^^Oh my god!^^ Scott thought in surprise. ^^Maybe I do like her.^^ And as he was lost in his thoughts and the car began to go into the right lane. Jean began to scream as she saw another car coming their way.
"Scott what the hell! Get back into your lane!" She shrilled in a voice that Ada, Kurt, and Scott prayed she would never use again.
Scott had been brought out of his thoughts by the most annoying scream emanating from Jean. He immediately turned his car back into the correct lane sighing in relief as the car passed by them instead of hitting them.
"I think we should just go back to the institute." Jean stated.
Scott nodded in agreement, and headed in the direction of the institute. Ada and Kurt took that as their cue to leave the scene and examine the evidence. The two released their hold of the car and Kurt teleported them back to the manor.
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In a puff of blue smoke that smelled of sulfur, they found themselves in the rec room where Bobby, Jamie, Roberto, Rahne, and Jubilee sat. The new recruits now turned their attention to the two older mutants who both had huge smiles and wide eyes.
"That was so awesome!" Ada squealed jumping up and down.
"Jah!" Kurt nodded animatedly.
"Okay let's go to my room and examine the evidence." Ada stated like a person from a detective movie, using a British accent.
"Vell vhat are ve vaiting for?" Kurt asked with a smile; he was also attempting the accent but it came out wrong but he used it anyway. They normally acted in this manner when on a 'case'.
Ada pretended to think then replied. "Nothing."
Kurt bowed to a giggling Ada and replied. "Zen let us go on zonder (yonder) and save ze day!" He gave his hand to her like a prince would do a princess. Ada took his offered hand.
"Why after you my good man." Ada stated.
"Vhy no after you my good ladey (lady)." Kurt smiled, and the two ported out of the room.
The four who had been watching had puzzled expressions on their faces.
"What was that?" Bobby asked wide eyed.
The other three shrugged in reply.
"I don't think I wanna know." Roberto stated, and the others nodded turning their attention back to what they had been doing before their odd interruption.
-----Sorry it took so long for the update. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. I will try to have the next one done ASAP. Please review or I will not continue. ~Alana---
~**~ This story is dedicated to my lovely friend Ashleigh ~**~
Chapter Four: Sherlock Holmes And Watson
Ashleigh had been at the institute for over two months, and was enjoying almost every moment of it. She had made the best of friends she could ask for in both Rogue and Ada. She could talk to them about anything and everything. The three were inseparable, and everyone at the institute knew it; so much in fact that every assignment the three would be paired together. They made a rather unusual trio if one asked any of their team mates or passers by. They were so different but yet so alike. They were a mixture of backgrounds; of course all three had a drop of southern blood in them. They were as well a mixture of social standards. There was Rogue, your Gothic girl with the dark eyes and evil stares, Ashleigh, the ghetto chick with clothes that any major R&B artist would wear, and Ada, the punk/goth/skater with bracelets covering her arms and converse shoes. But for some reason they made the best of friends, each of their different personalities made them able to do anything together. If Rogue wanted to go to a poetry reading, Ashleigh and Ada would come along, if Ashleigh wanted to go to a DMX concert Rogue and Ada would go too, and if Ada felt the need to begin dancing in a store because her favorite song was playing they would be happy to do the same. Being together gave each one inner confidence, and a sense of family.
She enjoyed being an X-man as well. She loved the workout and thrill on top of the feeling of being powerful. It also helped that the team leader was her crush.
But the only thing she lacked was, well a guy. She had a crush that was a start, and her crush was single which was even better. Scott was everything she ever dreamt of smart, handsome, strong, and sensitive. His only fault was his obsession with training sessions, but she could live with that.
The biggest issue with Scott was that he seemed to not return her affection. Sure they flirted constantly, even so much that Jean had made note of it. It made Ashleigh think he liked her, but it faded when she saw the way he looked at Jean. She wasn't dumb; she knew that Scott had a thing for the red head. But Ashleigh was determined to get the guy. And it just so happened that fate felt the exact same way, and had plans in store.
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It was one of those days at the institute where everything was hectic, but when wasn't it. It was Saturday and Ashleigh watched from her bench near the skate ramp that had been built for recreation. She smiled as she saw Ada fall from the skateboard and onto her bum.
Ada was dressed it a black tee with Tinkerbelle on it, the girl had a major obsession with Peter Pan and it didn't help that her code name was Sprite, a pair of bell bottom jeans and her renown black converse shoes. She also had on protection gear including a helmet, and knee and elbow pads.
Ashleigh thought it was hilarious watching her friend trying to learn how to skateboard. Evan didn't seem to mind teaching her though, and Ashleigh could sense that maybe the boy had a slight crush on her friend. But Ada was taken by Evan's enemy Pietro, who didn't know about Ada's training on the skateboard. The girl had planned on showing her boyfriend on Monday when she arrived with Evan. Ashleigh loved the way Ada thought, she knew that her friend did this for two reasons. One: she really did want to learn how to ride the board. Two: she wanted to make Pietro jealous.
Ashleigh continued to watch for a while, and didn't notice a figure walking her way. It wasn't until the person sat on the bench next to her did she realize that there was someone else there. Her face brightened as the recognized the person as Scott Summers.
"Hey." He said with a smile.
"Hi." She replied shyly.
There was silence between the two for about a minute. Both of them were shy, and both knew this. So Scott, the less sky of the two took a deep breath and asked. "You want to play racket ball with me? I mean if you're not doing anything that is?"
Ashleigh couldn't believe her ears. He was asking her to do something with him. She beamed both inside and out. "Sure."
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Scott and Ashleigh changed into something more comfortable before their game. She had put on a pair of gray sweat pants and a white tank top that had the word 'Playa' on it in black letters. Scott had on a pair of navy mess shorts and a gray sleeveless shirt that said 'Nautica' in Navy letters.
They grabbed their rackets and tossed a coin into the air to see who went first. Scott called tails while she called heads. When the coin fell back into Scott's hand it read tails. So he hit the ball hard against the wall. Ashleigh ran to where the yellow ball was heading and hit it back toward the wall. It went back and forth, and back then forth for a long time.
After about two hours Scott plopped down on the floor exhausted. Once he sat down he laid his whole body on the ground and began to breathe deeply. He smelled of sweat, and was worn out. She played a tough game, and had won almost every match.
Ashleigh smiled at him from her standing position. "Wanna go again?" she asked playfully.
Scott put his hands up in surrender. "No thanks." He smiled, and when he did he noticed the color come to Ashleigh's cheeks. There was no way Scott couldn't notice how lovely she was, even drenched in sweat. Everything about her just screamed beauty; and Scott couldn't disagree with that. After living with the girl for a month he had become quite fond of her. He had also been figuring out a little more about Jean as well, and he began to see her faults. And what he was seeing he didn't like. He had finally realized her nature of using him, and she had no intentions on being his. He still had a thing for Jean though, he just couldn't help it. He had known her so long, and she was so pretty. Scott began to compare Ashleigh to Jean a lot lately. And most of the time Ashleigh came out on top. But the thing for Jean just wouldn't go away even though he wanted it too.
Before they had anymore time to talk, the door burst open and in came a wailing Jean. Jean stopped in her tracks when she saw the two together. Ashleigh felt the red head glare daggers at her, but Ashleigh just glared right back. Jean finally ignored the girl and continued her overactive crying. "Oh Scott!"
By this time he had gotten to his feet and she ran into his arms sobbing. Scott looked a little confused but put his arms around the girl comfortingly. He was a bit upset that Jean had interrupted his time with Ashleigh. "What's wrong?" he asked.
"Ryan broke up with me." She balled into his chest.
Ashleigh just rolled her eyes and began to walk toward the exit leaving the drama queen and Scott behind. Scott frowned as he watched her go feeling bad about the current situation, but continued to console the crying Jean.
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Rogue came home from her date with Remy, and headed straight to Ada and Ashleigh's room. She didn't even knock before entering, she just walked right in. She was surprised to see Ashleigh lying on her back on her bed just staring at the ceiling.
"Hey sug." Rogue greeted her friend.
Ashleigh turned her attention from her view of the ceiling. "Hi."
Now Rogue knew something was up. Ashleigh usually had something more than just a simple 'hi' as a greeting. "What's wrong?"
Ashleigh let out a loud sigh. "Jean." Was her one word answer.
That was all Rogue needed to know. Jean had most likely done something to upset Ashleigh. "What'd Ms. Perfect done now?" Rogue asked with a hint of distain in her voice.
Ashleigh proceeded to tell Rogue about her game of Racket ball with Scott and its interruption by the annoying red head.
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The annoying alarm clock buzzed in Ashleigh's ear, and she instinctively pressed the snooze button on the light blue clock. The buzzing continued, and Ashleigh remembered that Ada's alarm was going off as well. She had no escape of the morning, as she saw Ada get out of bed, Ashleigh felt herself being lifted into the air.
"Put me down!" Ashleigh commanded Ada. This was a normal routine for the two. Ada wasn't exactly a morning person, but when the alarm went off she got up and normally found Ashleigh ignoring the sound as usual.
"No prob." Ada smile as she let Ashleigh fall onto her soft bed. She didn't get hurt because her bed caught her landing. Ashleigh then preceded in her morning rituals before she headed off to school.
She took her shower, after waiting in line for what seemed like eternity. Jean had gotten in before her and the girl took forever. After her shower she put on black jeans, and a deep purple blouse. She put on her make-up and did her hair placing all her tiny braids into a pony tail.
Rouge entered her room a few seconds after Ashleigh had finished her hair. Rogue had on a black skirt with fishnets, an emerald tank with a black scarf and elbow length black gloves. "Ready suge?" The goth asked. "Ah don't wanna miss the look on Pietro's face when he sees Ada and Evan arrive at school togathah."
Ashleigh nodded. She too was anxious to see the look on Pietro's face. He could be quite amusing at times.
The two quickly headed down the stairs in time to greet their friend. Ada was clad in a pair of flare jeans, a black spaghetti strap shirt with a short sleeved aqua mesh shirt, and black converse shoes. She also wore a black helmet with a blue flame on both sides, and black elbow and knee pads. She stood next to Evan who all three girls knew was as eager to see Pietro's response just as much as they were.
"Hey guys, Evan and I are gonna scoot. See ya at school, kay?" Ada told her friends before waving goodbye and skating out the door alongside Evan.
"I'm betting Pietro is gonna kill Evan before the day is over." Ashleigh smiled as she watched Ada leave.
Rogue thought for a moment then replied. "Ah'll see that bet."
The two shared a laugh before catching a ride with Scott.
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Ashleigh shut the door to Scott's convertible and looked at the road that connected to the school. Soon she found who she was looking for and waved to them. When she received a wave back Ashleigh then proceeded to look for another. She didn't find the person she wanted. "Where's Pietro?" Ashleigh asked Rogue.
Rogue scanned the area then shrugged. "Ah don't kn-." She was cut off by a gust of wind. After a few seconds she made out the person standing beside her. It was Pietro, and he was looking over her shoulder with a confused expression on his face.
"Where's-Ada?" He questioned. "Is-she-sick?"
"She's coming, look." Ashleigh pointed to where Ada was skateboarding. She looked good as she skated.
"What's she doing?" Pietro asked with a tone of annoyance. He saw Evan with his girl and anger was brewing up inside.
"What does it look like?" Rogue snorted. "She's skateboardin."
"When'd she learn to do that?" He asked.
"Over the weekend; Evan taught her." Ashleigh stated matter of factly.
Pietro huffed, and waited impatiently for Ada to reach them. Finally she did, smiling she gave Pietro a quick kiss then asked. "How'd I do?"
Pietro smiled at her. She had done well, and he was impressed. The only thing that he didn't like was that Daniels had taught her. "Great." He told her.
Ada squealed with happiness, and turned to Evan. She gave him a quick hug to the surprise of Evan and to the annoyance of Pietro. "Thanks so much Evan." Ada smiled at her teacher.
Evan began to blush slightly, and placed his hand on the back of his head awkwardly. "No problem."
Pietro glared daggers at Evan who did the same right back. Ada pretended not to notice the two who were silently arguing. "Well let's go, see ya later Evan!" She waved a good-bye to Evan and grabbed Pietro's hand, dragging him inside the school before he decided to hurt Evan. Ashleigh and Rogue followed with amused faces.
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Ada talked with Kurt as they walked through the hallway. Seventh period had just ended and school was over. As they walked through the hall Ada suddenly stopped dead in her tracks.
Kurt did the same and followed Ada's eyes to Scott and Jean, well their backs. They were in arm and arm and Jean was hanging all over Scott.
Ada clenched her fists and cried "Diese dirne. Von allen männern in der welt muß sie Scott nehmen. Sie nicht sogar mag den kerl, den sie mit ihm für rückstoß gerecht ist! Er sollte mit Ashleigh sein!" (That whore. Of all the men in the world she has to take Scott. She doesn't even like the guy she's just using him for rebound! He should be with Ashleigh!)
Kurt arched an eyebrow and looked at his friend in confusion. "Ashleigh?"
Ada flew her hand up over her mouth, in realization that she had spilled the beans. She sighed "Nie verstand, lassen sie uns ihnen folgen." (Never mind, let's follow them.) And with that Ada grabbed his hand and they began to run after Scott and Jean, when they were at least five feet away from them the slowed their pace. The two held up their shields so that Jean wouldn't know that they were behind her and Scott.
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Ashleigh, Rogue and Kitty walked down the halls, and exited the doors of the school to see Ada and Kurt hovering in the air behind Scott's red convertible.
Kitty cocked her head in confusion. "Like what are they doing?"
Rogue arched an eyebrow, as she watched the two hover in the air as they followed the car. Finally she noticed that Jean was sitting in the passenger's seat. "Ah think Ada's on one of her little missions again."
Ashleigh giggled in understanding, while Kitty still looked confused. "It's so cute; they're like Sherlock Homes and Watson."
"Okay like what is going on?" Kitty asked still not comprehending.
Ashleigh smiled at the valley girl who didn't know the gravity manipulating mutant as well and her and Rogue. "Well," Ashleigh thought about how to explain it. "Ada sometimes gets ideas that somethin is going on, and she goes into 'Harriet the Spy' mode."
"She's watched that movie way ta many times." Rogue stated matter of factly.
Kitty nodded in understanding. Apparently something had made Ada want to follow Scott's car for some reason or the other. "So Kurt is just like the perfect guy to go along with it because he is like just as suspicious."
"Plus they both speak German and they use it so no one knows what's goin on." Ashleigh added.
"Well, I like wonder if she finds out anything good?" Kitty said.
Rogue laughed. "Once they came back from the video rental place claimin that the store owner was secretly a FBI agent under cover tryin ta save the world from a video that kills ya if ya watch it."
Kitty laughed and the girls began the long walk back to the mansion.
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Kurt had messed with his holographic watch making Ada and himself invisible. He had recently learned how to work the watch to suit him, after he and Ada had began their little crusades. The two 'detectives' sat on the back of Scott's convertible watching the telepath and shades. Fortunately, they had worked on their mental shield so Jean had no clue they were there. They didn't have to worry about Scott he wasn't a telepath, plus he was rather dense.
So far they had only learned that the two were going to grab a bite to eat at some restaurant. Ada began to get agitated that nothing was happening. Finally she was about to give up when Jean began to speak.
"So what do you think of our newest recruit?" Jean asked Scott.
Ada squeezed Kurt's hand signaling that they were getting somewhere juicy. He squeezed her hand back in a signal that he understood. They silently listened.
"She's nice." He stated matter of factly.
Ada mouthed the words with her brow furrowed 'She's nice?' ^^What the hell does that mean?^^
Jean began to look upset for a moment but then continued. "I think Lance has a crush on her." She stated.
Both Ada and Kurt nodded in agreement with Jean. Both had seen how the rocktumbler acted when he saw their friend. He started to stutter and stare stupidly. He was worse than when he had liked Kitty. Ada smiled when she saw Scott furrow his brow at the statement from the red head. ^^Okay now we're getting somewhere.^^
Scott huffed "She's to good for him."
Jean's eyes widened like some child who had just received the worst gift ever for Chrismas. "What's that suppose to mean?"
Scott began to get a little nervous, Jean could be overbearing at times. "Nnnothing." He stammered.
"Scott!" She cried.
"What?" He asked loudly with a tone of annoyance.
"You like her!" She stated; Ada loved the sound of hurt in the girl's voice. It was all Ada could do to keep from doing one of her crazy happy dances.
"Well, she's nice." He said not denying or admitting to her reply.
"You already said that." Jean growled.
Then Scott proved that he might not have been as dense as Ada had thought. A sly smile crossed his face. "You're jealous."
"Of that little ghetto whore, no way!" Jean replied rudely.
Scott just continued his knowing smile. Jean was jealous, and he liked it. Maybe that meant she liked him. But then he remembered that he thought going out with Taryn would make Jean jealous and admit her feelings. But that hadn't worked quite as planned. He considered trying that option again but found that he couldn't do that to the girl. She was just to nice, sweat, pretty, and. ^^Oh my god!^^ Scott thought in surprise. ^^Maybe I do like her.^^ And as he was lost in his thoughts and the car began to go into the right lane. Jean began to scream as she saw another car coming their way.
"Scott what the hell! Get back into your lane!" She shrilled in a voice that Ada, Kurt, and Scott prayed she would never use again.
Scott had been brought out of his thoughts by the most annoying scream emanating from Jean. He immediately turned his car back into the correct lane sighing in relief as the car passed by them instead of hitting them.
"I think we should just go back to the institute." Jean stated.
Scott nodded in agreement, and headed in the direction of the institute. Ada and Kurt took that as their cue to leave the scene and examine the evidence. The two released their hold of the car and Kurt teleported them back to the manor.
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In a puff of blue smoke that smelled of sulfur, they found themselves in the rec room where Bobby, Jamie, Roberto, Rahne, and Jubilee sat. The new recruits now turned their attention to the two older mutants who both had huge smiles and wide eyes.
"That was so awesome!" Ada squealed jumping up and down.
"Jah!" Kurt nodded animatedly.
"Okay let's go to my room and examine the evidence." Ada stated like a person from a detective movie, using a British accent.
"Vell vhat are ve vaiting for?" Kurt asked with a smile; he was also attempting the accent but it came out wrong but he used it anyway. They normally acted in this manner when on a 'case'.
Ada pretended to think then replied. "Nothing."
Kurt bowed to a giggling Ada and replied. "Zen let us go on zonder (yonder) and save ze day!" He gave his hand to her like a prince would do a princess. Ada took his offered hand.
"Why after you my good man." Ada stated.
"Vhy no after you my good ladey (lady)." Kurt smiled, and the two ported out of the room.
The four who had been watching had puzzled expressions on their faces.
"What was that?" Bobby asked wide eyed.
The other three shrugged in reply.
"I don't think I wanna know." Roberto stated, and the others nodded turning their attention back to what they had been doing before their odd interruption.
-----Sorry it took so long for the update. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. I will try to have the next one done ASAP. Please review or I will not continue. ~Alana---