Book of Wagner 10:2

Once again Kurt found himself standing in front of a building from his past, not quite ready to dredge up old emotions and memories by actually stepping inside. For how long he stood there, he did not know, but he was brought out of his contemplations by a single headlight piercing the darkness. He was too started to port and too scared to run, but when the motorcycle stopped and the distinct sound of sniffing stopped, Kurt actually smiled.

"Herr Logan! It is good to see you again.vell, not see as I can't see you, but-" He stopped short when he heard the gruff chuckle.

"Good, ta se ya, elf. Hop on the back of the bike, I'll take ya up to the mansion." Kurt exhaled, suddenly relaxed and at ease. Logan welcomed him back easily enough, but then again, he and Logan had always shared a special bond, and Logan was often gone for long periods of time himself, so. "damn, Kurt, is that a priest's collar?" Kurt nodded as he walked around to the offered seat, finally getting a look at his feral friend. His hair was still swept back without a touch of gray, and he was still unshaven, his trademark cigar was clenched firmly in his teeth on the one side of his mouth. 'some things never change.'

"Ja, mein Fruend. I am to be ordained in two months time. I haf been in training for the past few years."

"I never saw you to be a priest." Kurt shrugged from his position behind Logan.

"Not many do. But for the first time in my life, I am at peace." Logan simply grunted and started the engine once more, and brought the two of them past the front gate.

Logan brought them into the garage and parked next to the X-Van. Kurt got off the bike and handed Logan back his helmet. Logan didn't take it back right away, staring at Kurt for a long moment. A younger Kurt would have fidgeted under his gaze, but he had grown since his days here. He was less nervous under the spotlight, and being stared down by one of his best friends had little effect on him. He knew that if Logan didn't like what he saw, then he would be out on his tail in a matter of seconds..if he lived that long. But if Logan had disapproved he would have never given him the ride up to the mansion.

Logan eventually grunted and took the helmet. He could see the changes in his old friend, more than just the new wardrobe. He was taller than before, as tall as Logan if not taller. He stood strait and proud, his shoulders set and chin high. His hair was shorter, and curled, and emphasized his unique ears and eyes rather than attempt to hide them. His fur had darkened with age as well, now a near indigo. His tail swished gently behind him, the motion drawing his eyes to it. Logan smirked while his back was to Kurt. The Elf had grown, and Logan was glad he had finally come home into his own skin.

**Welcome, Kurt. Please, come to my office. I believe you wished to speak with me?**

Kurt jumped when the Professor spoke to him. After ten years he had quite forgotten what telepathic communication, especially when one was not expecting it, felt like. Logan snorted in the corner, knowing exactly why Kurt jumped, even if he didn't actually hear the Professor's speech. Kurt mock-glared at him.

"Clappe. Like you've never been off balance before." Logan scowled.

"I haven't."

"It is a sin to lie you know. And you shouldn't lie to a priest."

"You aint' a priest yet."

"Details, Details." Kurt grinned at him, fangs gleaming in the phosphorescent lights. "Auf Weidersein!" And he disappeared in a cloud of smoke and brimstone. Logan sniffed and growled at the smell left behind.

"Damnit elf, how many times do I have to tell you not to port around me."

***

Kurt reappeared in the Professor's study.

"Ah, again, I say welcome, Kurt. How have you been?" Kurt smiled at the professor and perched on the back of the couch.

"I have been vell, Professor. The others send their greetings. Father Brandon wanted to know if you would be visiting soon. He has been brushing up on his chess moves." Charles smiled.

"I'll be sure to visit, then."

"And how have you been, Professor?"

"Well. Thank you for asking. The Institute is still going strong and the X- Men have grown since you were last here. As well as some new editions, your teammates-"

"Former teammates," Kurt corrected softly. Professor X went on uninterrupted.

"Have grown in their control as well as the strength of their powers." Kurt began to tense, sensing what was coming next; The X-Men victory brag sheet. "Together they have defeated the Sentinel program for, hopefully, the last time. Magneto is once again in hiding rebuilding and licking his wounds, the Juggernaught have been defeated," "Vhat's the point?" Kurt asked suddenly. Xavier looked confused.

"Excuse me?"

"You're the telepath. You know vhat I mean. Vhat is the point of all this battling? Vhy the fighting? Peace is never truly obtained through violence. It only pisses the opposition off." Professor Xavier sighed.

"Kurt we've been through this before."

"Yes, and ve vill go through it again if necessary. I have tried to show you my point of view, but you're not hearing me. And if you are hearing, you aren't listening. I have listened to you in the past. I have taken your advice. I have trusted you. You have done so much for me, I owe you that much at least. But vhen the situation is reversed and I offer some advise, it is brushed aside because I vas young. Vell," he paused to make sure Xavier met his eyes, "I am not a youngling anymore. I am a man, an adult. And I good advise is vhat I do best. I am a priest, after all."

Xavier nodded, a little irritated.

"Yes, which is why I'm not sure you're being completely objective in all this."

"And can you say that you are?" Xavier didn't have an answer. Kurt lowered his head and sighed. "This vill get us nowhere. For all ve no neither of us is right, and this is not vhy I am here. Let us start again, shall ve?" The Professor nodded and smiled.

"Very well." Kurt relaxed a fraction.

"So tell me about the X-Men. I heard you mention new members, am I correct?" Xavier nodded.

"Yes. There are those you remember, of course, Scott, Jean, Kitty, Ororo, Logan, Hank, Rogue, and Bobby Drake."

"Iceman?" Kurt asked surprised, "You let that joker on the team?"

"Why not? They survived you after all." Kurt grinned, totally unrepentant. Xavier went on. "Wanda and Pietro were a part of the team, and while they are no longer main members, will don their costumes in times of emergency and provide backups. Colossus and Gambit both came over once Magneto was defeated as his hold on them was broken. Evan is here temporarily and is our link to the Morlocks. Todd, while he lives at the mansion, is not a part of the team. We recently recovered him from Canada and has been here recuperation. Apparently Sabertooth doesn't like our green friend."

"Must be the smell." Xavier looked at Kurt reproachfully but Kurt didn't apologize. Toad's aversion to soap was a thing of legend.

"He doesn't like to talk about it so please, don't press him."

"Ok."

" Tabitha is on the reserve team, as well as Roberto, Rhayne, Jubilee, and Amara. Kitty also acts mostly on reserve. Warren Worthington, or "Angel" has taken her place on the main team. Our final new face is an Irishman by the name of Sean Cassidy. He goes by "Banshee" and produces a sonic scream. I have a feeling you and he will get along very well. He has to wash the blackbird as much as you had to." Kurt blushed behind his fur and the dig at his youthful follies, but didn't deny it.

"Would you like to meet the everybody?" Kurt hesitated, fiddling with his collar.

"Ja."

"Are you sure?" Kurt nodded.

"Ja. It vould do me good, I think. It has been so long. I vill not deny that I have missed them." Xavier smiled.

"Lets us go, then. The others will be in the common room. It's movie night."

TBC.

AN: I know it's shorter, but I couldn't think of anything more to write cause the next part will be longer and together it would be too long.

Just to let you know, I'm updating now in a circular pattern. This, HP4H, Mild Mannered Reporters, the Chiaroscuros and I'm writing a story for the Percy?Oliver fan fic carnival. Go to POWSN yahoo group. There's a link there.

Until next time

I was, am, and will always be, Immortaljedi