~The Dinner~
Aira lead them all to the dining room. They looked restless, so she thought up a conversation starter.
Um..is Wanda coming later on?
Pietro said flatly.
Oh..that's..too bad...
Whoa! Look at all this food! Blob was amazed at the spread that was before them. There was duck, pork, roast beef, hamburgers, chicken, salad, soups, chowder, and for dessert there were cakes, muffins, and cookies of all kinds. The light bulbs were dimmed and the room looked lovely.
The others should be down in a minute, if you would like to take a seat.
Where's Kitty sitting? Lance asked eagerly.
I dunno... Then she muttered, By you, I'm sure.
Ah! Hello, Lance, Pietro, Todd, Tabitha, and Fred. Its a shame Wanda couldn't join us.
Oh! Hi Professor! Aira said smiling as he wheeled into the room.
Hello, Aira, would you kindly fetch the others?
Aira didn't need to, because they all were stomping down the stairs already, with the exception of Kurt, who bamfed.
They're here already? Why didn't you tell me Aira? Kitty came running into the room. She carefully surveyed the chair next to Lance and sat down.
What's the matter, Kitty? Checking for mini time bombs? By mixing her command into her voice, Aira had turned the chair into a mini time bomb that was waiting for her to set it off, and Kitty was never the wiser.
It's the perfect plan.. She muttered.
What is?
Aira gasped and turned around to see Jamie standing there. Never mind! She said quickly, Is everyone here?
Yes, Aira. Professor X said, Would you do the kindness of saying grace?
Uh sure.. She thought up a prayer really quick.
Thank you for the food we eat.
Thank you for our house with heat.
For our friends and family we thank thee,
Please watch over them and me,
Thank you for our house with heat,
Thanks a lot, now lets eat!
A wonderful prayer Aira, Professor X. said, as Logan snorted with either delight or disgust, Aira couldn't tell which, Now as she said, lets eat!
The room filled with chatter and the passing of food. Aira however only took some mashed potatoes and rolls.
Why aren't you eating much? Jamie asked her.
I'm not that hungry and besides.. she added in a lower tone, I'll be able to start the action better!
Jamie gave her a interested look, but she said, You'll see! and he dropped the subject.
Earlier, Aira had stuck some slightly-cook raw meat. It wasn't bloody, but it sure would gross anyone out! Especially Kitty!
About 20 minutes into the meal, Aira decided it was time to Get the party started and liven things up a bit. She looked over to the light switch in the corner of the room and concentrated on it, all while pretending to have an itchy eye.
She whispered, Blow a fuse. and the light switch crackled for a second and poof! All the lights turned off. Kitty screamed, but Aira spooned some mashed potatoes into her spoon and launched them through the air aiming directly at Kitty's face.
she muttered and the lights came back on, just in time for them to SPLAT all over Kitty's face.
Evan was in heaven! FOOD FIGHT! He called out, and in seconds, the fancy foods were flying through the air. Professor X didn't even bother to try and stop it. He muttered something about ..let them work it out... and wheeled himself out of the room.
Aira dove under the table laughing hysterically.
So this is what you were plotting! Jamie, who had already taken cover under the table, said.
Yeah, but I didn't think it would be this good! She grabbed the raw meat and aimed at Kitty. Fire in the hole! Hit the deck! And with that, Aira ran out of the room without looking back.
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I understand that you and Kitty had a fight, Aira, but do you really think this was the best way to resolve it?
Aira was sitting in Professor Xavier's office.
Well, it worked pretty well.. I mean she'll think twice about cutting up my new pants, and leaving her clothes out where my puppy can get them.
Undoubtly she learned her lesson, but I'm sure you could have stopped your dog from doing that, and not began a food fight because you were angry at her.
Aira shrugged, But I didn't use my time bomb chair...
What's that??
Uh, nothing..I'll be going now! See you later Professor! Aira stood up and turned to leave, I have some unfinished business.
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Jamie turned to run but Aira dodged in front of him.
You blabbed.
Umm.. I didn't!
You told Bobby, who told Jubilee, who told Amara, who told Professor X!
You know that say, He who laughs laughs last. She scolded, Jamie looked confused..
What's that mean?
Aira smiled,Even I don't know, squirt, even I don't know. So! You wanna go tap into Kitty's telephone wire?
No. She won't be speaking on there. Ever since that piece of raw meat hit her, she's been trying to get the blood stains out of her shirt.
Ah. Then she won't be eating meat anytime soon, now will she?
I highly doubt it Airy, I highly doubt it.
So squirt, shall we volunteer to make meat fondue for dinner?
~~~~~THE END~~~~~
