Graduation
The following day was Graduation. The field at Bayville High was filled to capacity with students and families. Scott and Jean were nervous but it was clear that they were happy with the prospect of graduating and leaving Bayville High forever. Especially since the majority of students and parents were giving them a wide berth.
"Nice day anyway," Scott remarked as Jean fixed his motorboard.
"No this is a great day!" Jean said enthusiastically. "Our whole future is ahead of us!"
"Yeah. Whatever it brings," Scott sighed.
"So nothing else matters," Jean put her hand on his shoulder. "Not all the harassment, the lost friends, the fights, nothing! We've earned this Scott. Just as much as anyone else. Probably more."
"I know," Scott grinned. "Hey who is that?" He pointed to Jean's family who called out to them.
"There they are!" Jean said happily. She looked at Scott.
"Go, I'll meet you at the ceremony," He told her. He watched her wistfully as she embraced her family. He walked away and saw Paul. "Well looks like this is it."
"Looks like," Paul nodded. "Hey is Alex here?"
"No he's in the semi-finals in another contest," Scott explained. "He would have come anyway but his parents need the money. His foster mom just had an operation so…"
"My dad couldn't be here either," Paul said. "He's on a mission in Antarctica or something. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, really."
"Okay Scott out with it, something's wrong and it's not just the family thing," Paul said.
"I just have this feeling in the pit of my stomach that something bad is going to happen," Scott sighed. "Like this perfect day is going to be taken away from me at any moment."
"That's your paranoia talking," Paul said.
"No that's experience," Scott sighed. "In case you hadn't noticed Paul trouble does seem to follow us. Even without the Misfits things happen."
"Relax," Paul patted him on the shoulder. "Nothing is going to happen. It'll be fine."
"I hope so," Scott sighed. "Looks like the ceremony's about to start. I'll see ya later." He went over to meet Jean at their seats.
Kelly was soon at the podium. "Welcome. I think back to the first time I spoke in front of you. Change was the theme then and it has never been more important than it is today. So, as you go out into this rapidly changing world, it is essential that you take control of your futures. You many look across from you and see students who have certain advantages over you. Don't be deterred. Any disadvantage can be overcome. You can prevail. We can- oh, no."
They turned around and saw Magneto with several other members of his mutant army with him. Immediately people started to scream and panic. "And there goes graduation…" Scott groaned. "I knew it was too good to be true!"
"Everybody please remain calm!" Senator Kelly tried to restore order. But obviously no one was listening. "Those mutants are a menace! Somebody has to stop them once and for all!"
"Magneto what's the meaning of this?" Xavier asked.
"The girl is under Mesmero's control again!" Magneto told him. "She stole your powers and used them to steal a key that Apocalypse needs. My security cameras caught it all."
At this suddenly all the chairs around them began to move. Rogue flung them at everyone before taking off. "We have to stop Apocalypse!" Xavier said. "Magneto we need to work together!"
"Agreed," Magneto nodded.
"Jean what's going on?" Jean's mother asked.
"Mom, Dad…" Jean gulped. "I think the party's cancelled…"
