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Chapter Twenty-Two: Acceptance Letters and Graduation
The last couple months of high school went by quickly and surprisingly stress free for most of the seniors at Bayville High. Now the only thing left is Acceptance letters. Most of the seniors were confident, but there would always be that nervousness.
On a warm May morning, the mansion awoke to a loud shriek. This of course brought up an unpleasant memory for Rogue, Darren and Storm. If you will remember, the whole suicide incident awhile back.
Everyone jolted out of bed and ran into the foyer where Jean was situated with a smile the size of the contiguous United States on her face. "I'm in!!!" she screamed several times.
"Jean! That is wonderful!" said Xavier as he looked at the letter of acceptance.
Everyone took there turns hugging and congratulating Jean, before they went into the kitchen and dining hall to eat a marvelous congratulatory breakfast, made by Storm.
"Jean, I would like to frame the letter if you wouldn't mind." asked Xavier.
"Oh my god, I wouldn't mind. If it weren't for you where would I be?" she pointed out, as she got up and hugged him.
"Oh my, I should call my parents." said Jean as she got up for the phon. "Don't you want to wait. Aren't they flying in tonight for graduation tomorrow?" said Scott as he stuffed pancakes in his mouth. "I guess your right. That way I can have a surprise for them."
"Now, Darren have you contacted your parents about graduation?" asked Xavier.
"Yes. My dad won't come because he has yet to accept that I am a mutant. However, my mom should be flying in later today as well."
"Very well. Jean, your parents can bunk in one of the guest rooms, and Darren your mom can sleep on the couch, because we really don't have the room for her since the Brotherhood moved in."
"She'll get over it." said Darren sarcastically.
"Well if that aint sweet." joked Rogue. "I thought it was." said Darren. Everyone burst out into laughter.
Later that day, Scott received his acceptance letter. The Professor took his letter and placed in a frame and put it on the wall next to Jeans. Jean and Scott left at about noon to pick her parents up. Darren's were coming in at six.
Darren, Rogue and Pietro decided to go out for lunch and then do some errands and then go and pick up Darren's parents. Oh what joy.
"Darren..?"
"Yea Rogue?"
"Both you and I got something from BU." she said, nervousness infiltrating her voice.
"Oh god." he said as he took the respective envelope.
"Count of three." said Rogue.
"Three." said Pietro as he was anxious to see what the response was.
Darren had his envelope opened first and read the contents out loud"
Dear Mr. Darren A. Baker,
We at Boston University are proud to announce your acceptance into the class of 2008. Your acceptance is based upon your academic record in high school, your SAT and SAT II test scores as well as your recommendation from Professor Charles Xavier. Enclosed is our course catalog, and we ask that you please register your classes and pay the down payment by June 20, 2004. We again thank you for choosing BU. First Semester starts on August 24, 2004. We look forwards to seeing you and meeting you. One last note, you are asked to attend a psychological evaluation to determine your control on your mutation. We find that if we know your level control you should be fine in school. Your mutation played very little if no role in your acceptance. Thank you.
Gary Tutoli
Admissions Director
Darren shrieked in joy when he read his letter. He would be attending the school he wanted. He was so thrilled. Rogue too was accepted.
"We're going!!" she said in shock. "I know. We're in!" yelled Darren as he pulled Rogue into a hug. "Tonight, lets pick our classes!!" she said. "Yeah." smiled Darren. "I am so proud of you baby." smiled Pietro as he pulled his boyfriend into a loving embrace. "Thanks." said Darren as he kissed Pietro.
Darren and company picked up his mother afterwards, which was just joyous. She was a lot miserable and told Darren she divorced his father, and didn't feel like telling Darren...ever. Darren of course was angry, but relieved. His father was always abusive towards both of them.
(Graduation Day)
Graduation day came quick. The football field was marvelously transformed into a beautiful ceremonial hall, if you will. The grass was so green, the there were white chairs in about hundred rows, there was a stage and a white carpet leading towards the stage, it was absolutely gorgeous.
The seniors had to wear red/maroon robes with the little hats and golden tassels. Many objected to the color, but Principal Kelly wouldn't listen. Jean was excited because she was named the Salutatorian, she missed out on valedictorian by three or four points, she was naturally crushed. Today was the day that the humans would forget about the mutants...or at least that's what the mutants hoped.
The ceremony commenced at one o'clock. The seniors entered and sat down in their respective seats. Darren smiled, *I finally got here.* he thought to himself.
"I would now like to call upon Miss Jean Grey to come and give us her speech." said Principal Kelly, with an icy tone in his voice. Jean smoothed out her robe and walked up to the stage with a blue folder in hand. She looked at the crowd of mutants and mutant haters. Her eyes lingered on her friends and her family. She was overwhelmed by the looks on their faces. She felt strong.
"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. My name is Jean Grey. High school was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I went through so many changes and met my best of friends. High school should be like that. High school is a time for change and a time to meet new friends. When I came to Bayville High as a freshmen, I knew one person. But as the years progressed I knew a lot more. I began to realize things about myself. My talents, interests and even myself changed along the way. How I changed? I changed by learning the truth behind friendship. Friends are the people that will always be there when you need them. Friends are the people who you can tell if what they are wearing is the most ugliest thing. Friends are the one thing that you need to hold onto when you graduate, because high school, for me, was the one place were I was able to be myself in the company of my friends. Who knows what the future holds, but I know that if you stick with those who were always by your side, your future will be the most rewarding thing possible. Thank you."
Jean looked at the audience awaiting some applause but got none, not even from her friends. Jean, crushed, started to descend and walk towards her seat. Situated in the fifteenth row, she started her walk. But when she passed the first row, they all stood up and applauded for her. Row by row they stood. She felt happy and a smile crept across her face.
"Thank you Miss Grey. Now when I call your name please come up here and receive your diploma."
"Ackhart, Mason" and the list continued and continued.
"Baker, Darren" Darren stood up and walked towards the stage, he was smiling and was very excited about receiving this diploma.
The list continued on and on, and all the mutants had their diplomas and were smiling and being all happy. Jubilee, who was sitting in the audience, stood up shot some fireworks into the air.
Everyone cheered when they saw the fireworks in the air, popping and sizzling. This was the first time, the humans admired a mutant's actions.
High school, like a chapter in the book of life, closed for the mutants at Bayville High School on the Tuesday afternoon. With each mutant now going there separate ways come August, they had the next few months to be together and be the best thing that one could ever have...and that's Best Friends. Senior year went by so quickly for Darren and his friends, an analogy you could give it is that it traveled by like The Speed of Light. Relationships blossomed as did friendships. Lives were forever changed and their truth was revealed.
"Where do we go from here?" asked Darren as he and the rest of the newly graduated mutants sat under the stars.
"College and beyond." said Scott as he and Darren clung their soda bottles together.
*The End*
**I wasn't planning on ending this story so soon, but it worked out this way. A sequel will be posted shortly. Thank you to all my reviewers especially: A Pyro's Rage, Enfant-Terrible, and DemonRogue13. I hope you all continue on to the sequel, a title has not been thought of, but when I do I'll upload it as another chapter on this story for all you to check. Thank you and without you this story wouldn't have been possible. Thank you and God bless. Damien455**
Disclaimer: If I owned anything, do you think I would be writing this?
Chapter Twenty-Two: Acceptance Letters and Graduation
The last couple months of high school went by quickly and surprisingly stress free for most of the seniors at Bayville High. Now the only thing left is Acceptance letters. Most of the seniors were confident, but there would always be that nervousness.
On a warm May morning, the mansion awoke to a loud shriek. This of course brought up an unpleasant memory for Rogue, Darren and Storm. If you will remember, the whole suicide incident awhile back.
Everyone jolted out of bed and ran into the foyer where Jean was situated with a smile the size of the contiguous United States on her face. "I'm in!!!" she screamed several times.
"Jean! That is wonderful!" said Xavier as he looked at the letter of acceptance.
Everyone took there turns hugging and congratulating Jean, before they went into the kitchen and dining hall to eat a marvelous congratulatory breakfast, made by Storm.
"Jean, I would like to frame the letter if you wouldn't mind." asked Xavier.
"Oh my god, I wouldn't mind. If it weren't for you where would I be?" she pointed out, as she got up and hugged him.
"Oh my, I should call my parents." said Jean as she got up for the phon. "Don't you want to wait. Aren't they flying in tonight for graduation tomorrow?" said Scott as he stuffed pancakes in his mouth. "I guess your right. That way I can have a surprise for them."
"Now, Darren have you contacted your parents about graduation?" asked Xavier.
"Yes. My dad won't come because he has yet to accept that I am a mutant. However, my mom should be flying in later today as well."
"Very well. Jean, your parents can bunk in one of the guest rooms, and Darren your mom can sleep on the couch, because we really don't have the room for her since the Brotherhood moved in."
"She'll get over it." said Darren sarcastically.
"Well if that aint sweet." joked Rogue. "I thought it was." said Darren. Everyone burst out into laughter.
Later that day, Scott received his acceptance letter. The Professor took his letter and placed in a frame and put it on the wall next to Jeans. Jean and Scott left at about noon to pick her parents up. Darren's were coming in at six.
Darren, Rogue and Pietro decided to go out for lunch and then do some errands and then go and pick up Darren's parents. Oh what joy.
"Darren..?"
"Yea Rogue?"
"Both you and I got something from BU." she said, nervousness infiltrating her voice.
"Oh god." he said as he took the respective envelope.
"Count of three." said Rogue.
"Three." said Pietro as he was anxious to see what the response was.
Darren had his envelope opened first and read the contents out loud"
Dear Mr. Darren A. Baker,
We at Boston University are proud to announce your acceptance into the class of 2008. Your acceptance is based upon your academic record in high school, your SAT and SAT II test scores as well as your recommendation from Professor Charles Xavier. Enclosed is our course catalog, and we ask that you please register your classes and pay the down payment by June 20, 2004. We again thank you for choosing BU. First Semester starts on August 24, 2004. We look forwards to seeing you and meeting you. One last note, you are asked to attend a psychological evaluation to determine your control on your mutation. We find that if we know your level control you should be fine in school. Your mutation played very little if no role in your acceptance. Thank you.
Gary Tutoli
Admissions Director
Darren shrieked in joy when he read his letter. He would be attending the school he wanted. He was so thrilled. Rogue too was accepted.
"We're going!!" she said in shock. "I know. We're in!" yelled Darren as he pulled Rogue into a hug. "Tonight, lets pick our classes!!" she said. "Yeah." smiled Darren. "I am so proud of you baby." smiled Pietro as he pulled his boyfriend into a loving embrace. "Thanks." said Darren as he kissed Pietro.
Darren and company picked up his mother afterwards, which was just joyous. She was a lot miserable and told Darren she divorced his father, and didn't feel like telling Darren...ever. Darren of course was angry, but relieved. His father was always abusive towards both of them.
(Graduation Day)
Graduation day came quick. The football field was marvelously transformed into a beautiful ceremonial hall, if you will. The grass was so green, the there were white chairs in about hundred rows, there was a stage and a white carpet leading towards the stage, it was absolutely gorgeous.
The seniors had to wear red/maroon robes with the little hats and golden tassels. Many objected to the color, but Principal Kelly wouldn't listen. Jean was excited because she was named the Salutatorian, she missed out on valedictorian by three or four points, she was naturally crushed. Today was the day that the humans would forget about the mutants...or at least that's what the mutants hoped.
The ceremony commenced at one o'clock. The seniors entered and sat down in their respective seats. Darren smiled, *I finally got here.* he thought to himself.
"I would now like to call upon Miss Jean Grey to come and give us her speech." said Principal Kelly, with an icy tone in his voice. Jean smoothed out her robe and walked up to the stage with a blue folder in hand. She looked at the crowd of mutants and mutant haters. Her eyes lingered on her friends and her family. She was overwhelmed by the looks on their faces. She felt strong.
"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. My name is Jean Grey. High school was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I went through so many changes and met my best of friends. High school should be like that. High school is a time for change and a time to meet new friends. When I came to Bayville High as a freshmen, I knew one person. But as the years progressed I knew a lot more. I began to realize things about myself. My talents, interests and even myself changed along the way. How I changed? I changed by learning the truth behind friendship. Friends are the people that will always be there when you need them. Friends are the people who you can tell if what they are wearing is the most ugliest thing. Friends are the one thing that you need to hold onto when you graduate, because high school, for me, was the one place were I was able to be myself in the company of my friends. Who knows what the future holds, but I know that if you stick with those who were always by your side, your future will be the most rewarding thing possible. Thank you."
Jean looked at the audience awaiting some applause but got none, not even from her friends. Jean, crushed, started to descend and walk towards her seat. Situated in the fifteenth row, she started her walk. But when she passed the first row, they all stood up and applauded for her. Row by row they stood. She felt happy and a smile crept across her face.
"Thank you Miss Grey. Now when I call your name please come up here and receive your diploma."
"Ackhart, Mason" and the list continued and continued.
"Baker, Darren" Darren stood up and walked towards the stage, he was smiling and was very excited about receiving this diploma.
The list continued on and on, and all the mutants had their diplomas and were smiling and being all happy. Jubilee, who was sitting in the audience, stood up shot some fireworks into the air.
Everyone cheered when they saw the fireworks in the air, popping and sizzling. This was the first time, the humans admired a mutant's actions.
High school, like a chapter in the book of life, closed for the mutants at Bayville High School on the Tuesday afternoon. With each mutant now going there separate ways come August, they had the next few months to be together and be the best thing that one could ever have...and that's Best Friends. Senior year went by so quickly for Darren and his friends, an analogy you could give it is that it traveled by like The Speed of Light. Relationships blossomed as did friendships. Lives were forever changed and their truth was revealed.
"Where do we go from here?" asked Darren as he and the rest of the newly graduated mutants sat under the stars.
"College and beyond." said Scott as he and Darren clung their soda bottles together.
*The End*
**I wasn't planning on ending this story so soon, but it worked out this way. A sequel will be posted shortly. Thank you to all my reviewers especially: A Pyro's Rage, Enfant-Terrible, and DemonRogue13. I hope you all continue on to the sequel, a title has not been thought of, but when I do I'll upload it as another chapter on this story for all you to check. Thank you and without you this story wouldn't have been possible. Thank you and God bless. Damien455**