She fell
Her power ripped from her by the deluge of power caused by convergence of Holocaust and Magneto's powers ...
She fell
She wondered idly whether the oversized sweater that Scott had given her had survived, and just as idly noted sourly that she had another chipped fingernail...
She fell...
And as she twisted, she saw a blast hurtling toward a figure in a familiar costume, and rage exploded inside her and one last blast of energy speared painfully out of her from deep inside, deflecting the beam against another enemy, even as one thought seemed to grip her in a tight hold like a vise then unroll from her like a wave
*Scott!*
She fell
And, as the ground came rushing up towards her , an answering cry flashed into her head, full of the feel of the one mind she knew best of all, and she relaxed as she felt absolute calm fill her because
in that instant she knew and, as
she fell
she relaxed completely, and
she was caught
Slamming into his arms, which convulsed around her as they tumbled down the hill, causing Hyde to jump back out of the way, and into Bishop's fist, which felled him like an oak. They rolled to a rest, her form shielded by his, as he cradled her close in body and mind
she was caught
she breathed in his familiar beloved scent and her heart seemed to stretch and explode with a heat that made the fires of the phoenix seem mild and she opened her eyes and smiled at into his face just inches away
she was caught
She leaned in and kissed him fiercely, tasting the sweet taste she remembered and then rested just for a moment her head against his neck, smiling into his uniform, his heat, and his strength, feeling his solidness and the strength of his love seemed to wrap around her soul and soothe the hurt of the explosion...letting herself luxuriate for just one moment...
she was caught...
* * *
But that moment ended and she felt him sigh and shift, and she did as well, stealing one more look at him before...
As one, they came up to their feet, their bodies facing outward, even as their minds were linked and intertwined. His hand was at his visor, and her mind directed itself inward, finding, to her surprise, still some power within her. She took that power and flung it forth.
And found even as she did that she was not alone there. Their minds were still joined and from him a bond and stream of love and strength flowed a willing gift from this man who had always been her ally even before their love was discovered so joyfully by both of them.
As One, they hurled back into the battle, back to back and moving like a finely oiled machine, force blasts driving back enemies as her telekinesis deflected shots and bodies and cleared a path.
As One, they advanced into the battle, as before them the enemy faltered. For on their faces was a look, the look of someone absolutely convinced they are invincible, as Cyclops and Phoenix always were...
As One...
They reached Charles and the children they had come to rescue including the guard who had inadvertantly been caught in the middle. Sparing a quick glance to make sure all were well, they turned outward...
As One they stood, a line drawn in the ground, and his voice sang out with the tone she always loved, calling their allies together. Her voice joined His, entertwined as always and adding her own passion so they stood together as one and united equally...
And one face after another turned and brightened, and their friends and allies moved towards them.
And, as the X-teams rallied, a new feel came to the battle...and she smiled, for she knew this feeling. The X-men had come alive.
He was their center, and when He exerted that pull, though they might deny it, they came to his call and rallied around. She knew they looked to her too, and her passion and strength which was powerful alone unto herself but which she had given wholeheartedly to the one they called brother, son, friend, and leader.
The circle grew as they came together, smiles flashing as each took his or her place next to those they had fought with and for.
And the team strengthened, until they stood for one brief shining moment...
As One...
And against that strength and unity,their enemies faltered and began to lose, until finally, the last foe fell or fled and there was a moment of silence.
* * *
Jean kissed him softly and...
As One, they turned to the others.
Phoenix surveyed the scene as Scott's voice rang out, orders seeming to flow from him, sending some to secure their fallen enemies and others to take watch.
She watched as Scott smiled at the boy whose glowing eyes were observing everything .
She smiled as Scott held out his hand to the boy.
"Let Me Help," he said.
The boy smiled as he placed his small hand in Scott's . Scott held it for a moment and then turned him to his littler sister who was looking dubious about all this noise and all these strangers. Scott made a small gesture to one side, and with a sudden bamf, Kurt appeared. The little girl took one look at this fuzzy blue man and giggled.
Jean smiled to him and pulled Scott to her and took him in her arms, holding him close. His arms tightened around her ...
She was caught...
Her power ripped from her by the deluge of power caused by convergence of Holocaust and Magneto's powers ...
She fell
She wondered idly whether the oversized sweater that Scott had given her had survived, and just as idly noted sourly that she had another chipped fingernail...
She fell...
And as she twisted, she saw a blast hurtling toward a figure in a familiar costume, and rage exploded inside her and one last blast of energy speared painfully out of her from deep inside, deflecting the beam against another enemy, even as one thought seemed to grip her in a tight hold like a vise then unroll from her like a wave
*Scott!*
She fell
And, as the ground came rushing up towards her , an answering cry flashed into her head, full of the feel of the one mind she knew best of all, and she relaxed as she felt absolute calm fill her because
in that instant she knew and, as
she fell
she relaxed completely, and
she was caught
Slamming into his arms, which convulsed around her as they tumbled down the hill, causing Hyde to jump back out of the way, and into Bishop's fist, which felled him like an oak. They rolled to a rest, her form shielded by his, as he cradled her close in body and mind
she was caught
she breathed in his familiar beloved scent and her heart seemed to stretch and explode with a heat that made the fires of the phoenix seem mild and she opened her eyes and smiled at into his face just inches away
she was caught
She leaned in and kissed him fiercely, tasting the sweet taste she remembered and then rested just for a moment her head against his neck, smiling into his uniform, his heat, and his strength, feeling his solidness and the strength of his love seemed to wrap around her soul and soothe the hurt of the explosion...letting herself luxuriate for just one moment...
she was caught...
* * *
But that moment ended and she felt him sigh and shift, and she did as well, stealing one more look at him before...
As one, they came up to their feet, their bodies facing outward, even as their minds were linked and intertwined. His hand was at his visor, and her mind directed itself inward, finding, to her surprise, still some power within her. She took that power and flung it forth.
And found even as she did that she was not alone there. Their minds were still joined and from him a bond and stream of love and strength flowed a willing gift from this man who had always been her ally even before their love was discovered so joyfully by both of them.
As One, they hurled back into the battle, back to back and moving like a finely oiled machine, force blasts driving back enemies as her telekinesis deflected shots and bodies and cleared a path.
As One, they advanced into the battle, as before them the enemy faltered. For on their faces was a look, the look of someone absolutely convinced they are invincible, as Cyclops and Phoenix always were...
As One...
They reached Charles and the children they had come to rescue including the guard who had inadvertantly been caught in the middle. Sparing a quick glance to make sure all were well, they turned outward...
As One they stood, a line drawn in the ground, and his voice sang out with the tone she always loved, calling their allies together. Her voice joined His, entertwined as always and adding her own passion so they stood together as one and united equally...
And one face after another turned and brightened, and their friends and allies moved towards them.
And, as the X-teams rallied, a new feel came to the battle...and she smiled, for she knew this feeling. The X-men had come alive.
He was their center, and when He exerted that pull, though they might deny it, they came to his call and rallied around. She knew they looked to her too, and her passion and strength which was powerful alone unto herself but which she had given wholeheartedly to the one they called brother, son, friend, and leader.
The circle grew as they came together, smiles flashing as each took his or her place next to those they had fought with and for.
And the team strengthened, until they stood for one brief shining moment...
As One...
And against that strength and unity,their enemies faltered and began to lose, until finally, the last foe fell or fled and there was a moment of silence.
* * *
Jean kissed him softly and...
As One, they turned to the others.
Phoenix surveyed the scene as Scott's voice rang out, orders seeming to flow from him, sending some to secure their fallen enemies and others to take watch.
She watched as Scott smiled at the boy whose glowing eyes were observing everything .
She smiled as Scott held out his hand to the boy.
"Let Me Help," he said.
The boy smiled as he placed his small hand in Scott's . Scott held it for a moment and then turned him to his littler sister who was looking dubious about all this noise and all these strangers. Scott made a small gesture to one side, and with a sudden bamf, Kurt appeared. The little girl took one look at this fuzzy blue man and giggled.
Jean smiled to him and pulled Scott to her and took him in her arms, holding him close. His arms tightened around her ...
She was caught...