F.Y.I. – This entry is 3 days after Kurt's. Uhm, I apologize profusely for not update. Writer's block was killer. Now I should be updating at least once a week. Yeah. Sorry. So very, Very, VeRy, VERY SORRY!! Also, I did an overhaul of my other 9 chappies, so there are minor edits and what not. Nothing big, I promise. I would have posted it earlier today, but I got booted from the net. *shrug* Well, here it is now. :^D
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"talking" - 'thinking' - *telepathy* - foreign languages/written words
Mutant Chronicles: The Xavier Institute Diaries
by, Caliente
November 23rd
Bright Lady,
So much has happened since Rogue had her breakthrough just three days ago. I feel as if the mansion has been a buzz of activity. It's truly wonderful. I suppose the saying, "when it rains, it pours," would apply in this situation. It was that event that sent everything in motion. Kurt once referred to me as the X-Men's "den mother", and, though at the time I did not see it, I would have to say I now agree with him. I never really thought about it, until I realized that some, like Bishop and Scott, who have no real parents, or others, like Rogue and Remy, who do not see eye to eye with their parents, have little option but to make a family out of their friends. The X-Men. And others still, like Kitty and Kurt, who love their families deeply, find comfort in their X-Men family. And I, as one of the first X-Men, and sadly one of the eldest, take up the position of mother, with Wolverine as the authoritative father and Charles as the understanding grandfather.
I have gotten off topic. As the Institute's pseudo-mother figure, and due to the fact that Charles is currently unavailable, about 3 days ago I found a very distraught Rogue knocking on my attic door. She was unsure how to continue. I could see that she was torn in many directions, so I asked her in. I let her explain all about her powers, and how she felt more in control almost every day. But part of her worried, wanted to fail, because without control, there was less danger of being hurt. And, she felt that she had been hurt deeply in the past. I listened to her spill her soul, expressing her deepest pain, and confiding in me, knowing that I would give her my honest opinion and support. So I told her the truth; that she is a remarkable person with a great inner-strength and if she would only trust herself, she could truly appreciate her special gifts. I then accompanied her down to the Med Lab, and she tried to contact the comatose mutants. Unfortunately, though she was eventually able to bring Jean's psyche forward, she could not make contact with the comatose mutants. Rogue told me that she needed another telepath because if she ventured too far, she may not be able to find her way back. She decided to go meditate and I agreed, doing my own version of meditation while watering my plants.
Unfortunately, I did not gain anymore clarity on the situation. Unsure how to proceed, I consulted Logan, Hank, and Erik. Still, we didn't know what to do. As luck would have it, a Dr. Moira MacTaggert called the next day. She works at a research station outside of Scotland on Muir Island. An old friend of Charles', I kept her apprised of the situation at the mansion. I've known her since before she was Rahne's guardian, from the early years when Charles and Magnus worked together. She told me that they had recently taken in a mutant with immense telepathic powers and proposed that I bring a small group to talk with him. She also suggested I bring Piotr, though I am not certain why.
Logan and I discussed the matter, and this seemed our best option. When we talked with Beast, who was visiting Cecelia for an evening, he suggested we bring Rahne along to visit her guardians. Apparently her roommate, Amara, has elected to transfer to Selene's school, where the Hellions reside. She is supposedly quite broken up about it, and has become quite introverted, which is unusual for the outgoing wolf-girl. Roberto is apparently quite distraught. How wonderful to be young and in love. Quite sweet indeed.
On a side note, Evan left me another letter. Not very long; however, I will take what I can get. I hate the idea of my one and only nephew stuck in the sewers. I was so hopeful that he would return to us after he battled Apocalypse with the others but he declined. He claims it is better this way because he is actually helping people who need him. He claimed that, "Here at the institute, I'd be just another kid who can't control his mutation. There, I'm a protector, actually doing good as I fight for the Professor's dream." So, I suppose in some way, I am proud that he chooses to protect his new family. I still cannot help but feel that this Callisto woman has poisoned his mind. But harboring such feelings is counter-productive. I can only attempt to accept what he has decided and support him. But he is still only a child. One who chooses a life as an outcast and a vigilante over his family. It is difficult for me to comprehend, but I do take comfort in the fact that when I was under Apocalypse's control, he came to help. And his occasional notes remind me that he is all right. For that I am thankful.
Your child,
Ororo Monroe
Ororo placed her writing into the desk drawer and smiled. 'Time to get this show on the road,' she thought with a small half-smile. 'And hopefully, get the Professor and the others back.' Storm found herself in the hanger, approaching the Blackbird. She saw Rogue, Colossus, and Shadowcat waiting for her by the stealth plane. "Hello children, ready to go?" Her motherly tone and unassuming smile hid her internal giddiness.
"Like totally," Kitty replied with a grin of her own. "Mr. Logan said I could copilot with you."
"That is fine Kitten," Ororo nodded with a smile. She opened the ramp and gestured towards the plane. "Shall we?"
Piotr gave a curt nod as he entered the plane. Rogue muttered a, "Yeah," as she, too, entered.
"Goddess help me," Storm muttered as she followed the teens. "This is going to be a long flight."
In reality, it was rather short. A mere hop, skip, and a jump to get to the Mass Academy. What a greeting the four received. The New Mutants all but rushed the X-Men as they went to gather Rahne. Bobby and Jubilee were chattering away with Kitty, while Tabitha talked at Rogue. Piotr was conversing quietly with Jamie, who appeared to be both in awe and fear. Some of the others who were newer additions, like Alex and Dani, kind of hung back; however, Kitty was quick to give Danielle a big hug and include Alex. The four X-Men quickly learned that Roberto and Ray were in the med lab from a fight they had, and Sam was with them for trying to break them up. Ororo decided to give the boys a quick visit and a stern talking to.
As she entered the large building, she almost immediately ran into one of the headmasters. Magneto. It seemed almost like déjà vu to the Wind Goddess, being in such close proximity to the former villain. On friendly terms that is. The younger ones did not know of the time when the two, along with Charles, Tessa, Hank, and Wolverine, had been friends. It was interesting how he and Wolverine had never gotten along, while she and Erik had been very close… but that was not important now. In addition to that, the two, along with Mystique and Charles, had been through quite an ordeal with Apocalypse. Smiling at the white haired man, Ororo greeted him. "Hello Magnus. I trust you are well."
"Yes thank you Ororo," he replied politely. "And yourself?"
"In truth, I have been better," she confided in her old friend. "My injuries still bother me on occasion, and the students have been struggling without the Charles' guidance. It has been difficult for all of us." Erik patted Ororo on the shoulder in a slightly condescending way. The two sets of blue eyes locked for a moment, and they both felt the spark that had once been between them.
"Ororo," Beast called from down the hall. "How wonderful to see you again." Erik released Storm's shoulder and gave her a quick wave as he headed towards his office. "I trust that the atrocious injuries you received are being tended to?" Behind his reading glasses, his brown eyes were filled with concern and compassion.
"Of course Hank," the Weather Goddess assured her blue friend. "How are you? I seem to have overheard something about another date with Cecelia. Is it getting serious?"
"No, no," Dr. McCoy hastily denied, though the blush did show through his blue fur. The two began heading towards the med lab. "I assume you have heard about the misfortunate incident between Mr. DaCosta and Mr. Crisp. And poor Mr. Guthrie had the misfortune of attempting to prevent them from more injuries."
"Yes, I did hear of their scuffle," Ororo stated with a small smile. "What is the old saying? 'Boys will be boys'? I would assume that you would agree with that adage."
"Unfortunately, you are most accurate," Beast agreed with an eye roll. They stopped at the doorway, and Ororo gave the furry blue doctor a hug. "It was good to see you Ororo. Be sure to tell the X-Men we miss them."
"Of course Hank," Storm nodded. "Nice to see you as well." They parted with a wave, Henry heading to his office, and Ororo into the patient area. "Hello boys," she greeted in a very calm voice.
Roberto and Ray immediately looked to the white haired woman with guilty expression, while Sam just cowered on his bed. "Hello Miss Monroe," the three welcomed quietly.
"Now, what is this I have heard about a fight?" she inquired, still keeping a calm tone and expression.
The boys gulped. They knew this phase, they liked to call it the "calm before the Storm". Roberto summoned all his courage into an answer. "Well, we, er, Ray and I, had an, uhm, disagreement." His dark eyes met her Cerulean blue and he had to force his eyes away. The Brazilian boy's fear had turned to something worse: shame.
"Yeah," Ray chimed in. "Just a disagreement." Her eyes turned to his, and the orange and blonde haired mutant immediately knew he said the wrong thing. Immediately, he became fascinated by the bedspread.
"'Just a disagreement'?" she repeated in the same calm tone. "'Just a disagreement'." The three boys gulped again. This was it… "Just a disagreement that ended you three in the med lab," her tone had turned accusatory and all three felt like they had just disappointed their mother. "Honestly, what were you thinking? You two are always picking fights. And for what? Your precious reputations? There are four people comatose in the X-Mansion because of a fight they had to take part in. To save the world. And you, you choose to waste time fighting each other?" She sighed, but her eyes held fire. "You ought to be ashamed of yourselves." The two boys looked down in embarrassment and shame. "And as for you Sam, while I must commend you for trying to stop the fight, I would like to remind you that violence never stops violence, it just creates more."
"Yes ma'am," Sam conceited, his head hanging as well.
"I trust you are all recovering well?" she questioned, her rant concluded.
"Yes Miss Monroe," they chorused together, matching blush on each of their faces.
"Good. I will be back if I hear of any more… disagreements," she told them, her tone calm again, but eyes daring them to argue. They chose not to, all nodding their comprehension. "Nice to see you all." With a faint smile, she left the room.
"Putting the fear of God into 'em?" Tabitha questioned as she headed for the infirmary.
Storm rolled her eyes at the self described blonde bombshell and watched her entertain the injured boys. Ororo paused just long enough to note the blush on Sam's face. "Ah, young love," she murmured to herself. She pictured Wolverine saying, "Glad that's over," and it brought a smile to her face. Pushing those thoughts aside, Storm made her way back to the front rooms of the building. There she found Rogue and Piotr listening to Jamie with tolerant expressions while Kitty gossiped with Jubilee, Rahne, and Dani, with Bobby and Alex commenting every so often. Out of the corner of her eye, Ororo saw Weapon X23 or "Alana" watching the others interact. When Storm caught the young girl's eyes, she bolted. 'I guess she has not adjusted to the Academy yet,' Ororo thought with a sigh.
Rogue was the first to notice Storm's presence, hearing her sigh. "We gonna get this show on the road or what?" Her words betrayed the fear and apprehension she was feeling about this. A million worries and worst-case-scenarios raced through her head.
"Are you children ready?" The Weather Witch answered a question with a question.
Piotr stood immediately and answered with a simple, "Da." He moved to stand by the door, next to Ororo.
Kitty followed a moment later, saying, "Sure. Now, like, don't forget to email me when Sam gets the nerve to ask out Tabby. And what she says." She leaned over to Jubilee and added in a stage whisper, "Oh! And you have to totally tell me when Alex decides to take Dani out on a date."
"What?" The two 17-year-olds were quite bewildered, though the blushed covering both of their cheeks betrayed their true emotions.
The Valley girl rolled her eyes and continued, "Good luck dating Bobby–"
"Hey!" the Iceman called out indignantly. "Sitting right here!" The other mutants laughed at the prankster's offended expression.
"–and don't forget to keep in touch. I miss you all," Shadowcat finished as if she hadn't been interrupted. Kitty hugged Jubilee, then Dani, then Bobby, and even the embarrassed Alex. Rogue gave Jamie a hug and ruffled his hair. The four X-Men and Rahne waved as they exited the building. As they were heading for the Blackbird, Kitty noticed Rahne's sullen expression. "Hey Ronnie, are you, like, okay? Why didn't you say good-bye to 'Berto?"
"Oh, I said good-bye ta him earlier," she replied quietly, staring at the ground. "And I'm fine. Nice of ye ta ask."
"Right, Ah believe that," Rogue muttered sarcastically to Storm. "The gal's practically the walkin' dead."
"I am sorry to say that I must agree," Ororo replied with a frown. "Are you excited about visiting your home child?" she asked the forlorn lupine.
"I suppose," the redhead answered with a shrug. "Feels like I just rejoined the New Mutants though."
The four X-Men tried to figure out how to respond, but they couldn't think of how to reply. Silence fell throughout the plane as Kitty and Ororo flew the plane, Rogue listened to music, Piotr sketched, and Rahne stared listlessly out the window while. Eventually Kitty broke the silence, announcing, "We'll be landing on Muir Island in, like, ten minutes or less."
Rogue didn't appear to hear the younger girl, Piotr nodded, and Rahne let out a sigh. Ororo turned to her copilot and said, "Kitten, would you please take over until we land?"
"I, like, got it covered Miss Monroe," the perky brunette replied with a smile.
"Thank you," The Weather Goddess offered the young girl a small smile. Ororo walked over to Rahne and sat next to her. "Rahne, please, what is the matter? Are you still upset about Amara? Or is it something else? Child, we thought you would like to visit home."
"Miss Monroe, I told ye, nothing is wrong," she argued weakly. Seeing the determination and compassion in her former instructor's eyes and let out another sigh. "I'm nae unhappy about visiting home. Quite the opposite really, I'm very excited ta see Moira and Sean again. It's just… the whole thing with Amara. I did nae see it coming." Tears filled the young redhead's eyes. "One day she was my roommate, one of my best friends, and the next she joins the school that has been picking fights with us. I cannae understand it. I know she liked one of their leaders, Empath or something, but still…" The tears overflowed, rolling down her pale cheeks. "She just left. After meeting their headmistress Selene, she packed her bags and left. Nae so much as a 'Good-bye'." She sniffed before continuing, "Roberto tries ta be sensitive but I know it's hard for him. He does nae understand how I feel. And the other girls, excluding Tabitha, never took the time ta get ta know her very well. And I cannae even talk ta her because she refuses ta acknowledge anything that makes her unhappy. Those things do nae exist on planet Tabby." Wiping some tears from her eyes, Rahne sighed again. "I'm sorry fer breaking down–"
"Stop right there," the motherly woman cut in. "I am always here for you children. I am only sorry that you did not tell anyone you were so upset. Do not feel that you are alone." Ororo paused, considering her next words carefully. "You were not there when Evan left were you?" Rahne shook her head, wiping away more tears. "To say I was distraught would be quite an understatement. He is my only nephew, and because my parents died when I was only a child, I try to take care of what little family I have left."
"I know how ye feel," Rahne confided. "Because my father, the Reverend Craig, was so cruel ta me, Moira agreed ta be my foster mother. Ever since then, I've counted my friends as family."
"See, you are not alone," Ororo promised her, wrapping a comforting arm around her shoulder. "Though some may not understand your loss as I do, others will be empathetic. Give them a chance. Especially Roberto. He seems to care deeply for you."
The last of the young girls tears dried up as a deep blush covered her cheeks. "Ororo," Kitty called from the front. "I'm, like, entering the first stage of landing if you want to, ya know, come back to the cockpit."
Giving Rahne one last smile and a squeeze on her shoulder, Ororo swept up to the front. The two women quickly and efficiently arrive on the small landing strip that Muir Island possessed. A few moments after the door opened, a series of reunions took place at once. A small blonde child, maybe seven or eight years old, ran up to Piotr, and jumped into his arms. The others could hear Piotr whisper, "Illyana," as he held her tightly. They began to speak quickly in Russian, forgetting that there were any other people around.
Likewise, Rahne leapt at Moira, a middle-aged brunette, and wrapped her in a hug. Moments later she embraced a similar-aged with strawberry blonde hair, apparently Sean. There was a younger girl with shoulder length red hair and bright blue eyes standing near the two shyly. Ororo watched the man move next to the youngest girl, not more than fourteen, and turn to Rahne. "Rahne, I'd like ye t'meet me daughter, Theresa Cassidy Rourke."
Standing in shock for a moment, a stunned Rahne managed to get out, "I was nae aware ye had a daughter Sean."
"Neither was I," Sean confided with a grin. "Me cousin kept her from me. He was good t'her but never told her about me. Though he never included her, Tom was quite the criminal. After Tom was arrested by Interpol, I was introduced t'me daughter. And guess what? She takes after her old man with her mutation."
"Yes Rahne, now there's two of 'em," Moira confirmed with a grin. "Imagine the headaches."
"I do nae want ta," Rahne replied with a shudder. Cracking another smile, she turned to Theresa and gave her a friendly hug. "Nice ta meet ye Theresa."
"Actually, I normally go by Terry," the younger girl corrected, matching Rahne's grin. "Me father said that I can go back with you. T'the Massachusetts Academy. In America. I've never been."
"Oh, ye'll love it…" Rahne linked arms with her new friend and began to chatter on about the Academy and all the friend's she'd make.
"Dr. MacTaggert?" Rogue questioned with a friendly smile, moving towards Rahne's foster mother. Kitty watched curiously as well.
Ororo stopped the team leader and headed towards Moira. The two women stared at each other for a moment before they embraced. "It is good to see you again Moira. It really has been too long. Though, I do understand why you stopped visiting the mansion, but I thought you might have stopped by once or twice."
"I really should have," the older woman agreed with a matching smile. She shook Ororo's outstretched hand, before gesturing towards the man next to her. "I do miss you all, but when Charles and I… you know, and Magnus left, I thought it best to leave some space. An ocean seemed like enough." Gesturing to the man at her side, she continued, "This is my close friend Sean Cassidy. He works for the English police, Interpol. But he has ta be going." Sean nodded at the X-Men, kissed Moira's cheek, and followed the path of the two younger girls.
"The island is quite impressive," Ororo remarked. "As is your facility."
"Would you like a tour? And ta meet the other mutant residents?" Moira inquired, already moving towards the facility. "I believe ye are most interested in Jono, the telepath."
Before Ororo could respond, Kitty let out a squeal. "Doug? Oh my god! Doug?!" With that, she took off running, catching a blonde haired boy by surprise. "Like, what are you doing here Ramsey? One day you didn't come back to computer class and I was so worried. But here you are, and–"
"I think you have me confused with somebody else," the boy interjected. "I am not Doug."
Kitty's expression turned to one of both shock and hurt. "But you look so similar to–"
"I believe I can explain," this time Moira interrupted the bewildered girl. "This is Douglock. The boy ye knew as Doug was murdered by a group called 'Friends of Humanity' shortly after the public learned of mutants, though the group had been operating for years. Before his death, Doug befriended another mutant called Warlock, who was also murdered by the FoH. Warlock bonded with Doug's consciousness on several occasions. A few weeks later Douglock appeared, with no memories, but a similar appearance ta Doug and containing attributes of Warlock. We do nae know if he is a combination or entirely different entity. Either way, Douglock is nae Douglass Ramsey."
"Oh," was all Kitty could manage. Her eyes glazed over as she attempted to digest this information.
"Are you all right Kitten?" Ororo asked empathetically. Learning that a friend had died was never easy. But to learn that he had died, but still existed in some way was all the more difficult to wrap one's mind around.
"I guess," she answered uncertainly. "I just, like, need some time, ya know?"
"Yeah, we do," Rogue reassured her, putting her arm on the younger girl's shoulder. "Why don't we skip the tour an' meet the telepath?" the girl with striped hair suggested with a tight smile.
"All right," Moira agreed with a small frown. "Though, I must warn ye, he is nae the most friendly boy. Quite the opposite actually."
"No worries, when Rogue first joined she was less than friendly," Kitty declared with a mischievous smile, pushing her sadness for Doug aside for the moment. There would be time to mourn and find peace later.
"Hey!" the Southern Bell objected. "Ah was friendly. Just 'cause Ah find, er, found ya annoyin' beyond belief doesn't mean Ah didn't have any friends Pryde."
The brunette's jaw dropped. "Ooh. Why I ought to…"
"Ought ta what Kit-Kat?" Rogue cut in with a smirk. "Yer all talk."
Suddenly a brown haired blur flew at the green eyed team leader. Seconds before Kitty's body would have collided with Rogue, she used Kitty's power against her, phasing through her friend. "Ouch," was all the young girl said from the floor. "That hurt Rogue."
"Ah'm so sorry ya jumped me an' got hurt 'cause of it," she stated sarcastically.
Before Kitty could respond, a voice entered the four women's heads. *Visitors? 'ow unexpected.* A dark brown haired boy with a scarf covering from below his nose to his shirt appeared before them. His spiky hair and random t-shirt screamed "British punk" and Kitty giggled slightly. Rogue elbowed her and shot her a "look" but the boy just rolled his eyes. *Telepath remember? So you're the X-Men, huh? Interestin'.*
"Uhm, just out of curiosity… why do you wear the scarf?" Kitty's mouth moved faster than her brain.
*Ter keep warm* he answered sarcastically. *Any more questions?*
"That's enough Jono," Moira scolded with a frown. "Jono, I'd like ye ta meet Ororo Monroe," she pointed to the Weather Witch, "Kitty Pryde," she turned to the embarrassed Valley girl, "and Rogue," the woman finished with the Southerner. "They have come from the Xavier Institute in America ta ask fer yer help in awakening some of their friends from psionically induced comas."
*I'm so honored* he projected dryly.
"Please Jono, they are our friends," Ororo pleaded, pain evident in her blue eyes.
"Yeah, Ah can't do it alone," Rogue agreed with a sad frown. "Ah'm not strong enough ta do it alone. The best Ah can offer is ta be the anchor ta the 'real world' so that you can find yer way back."
*What incentive* he told them with an eye roll. Seeing the disappointed and disheartened looks on their faces, Jono let out a sigh. *All right. I'll help yer bloody Yanks.*
There was cheering, then there was crying, then there was both. "Thank ya so much Jono!" Rogue cried as she threw her arms around his scarf covered neck. Ororo smiled at the celebrating children before following Moira out. Kitty moved out as well, deciding that now was a good time to think about Doug. Rogue continued to blabber, "Ah'd kiss ya if it weren't so dangerous."
*Oh, so yer know about my powers then* Jono seemed dejected as he dropped his sarcastic front.
"No, Ah was talkin' 'bout mine," Rogue told him, surprise filling her face. "Ah can't touch people 'cause Ah can't control my powers. All Ah know is that yer a telepath."
'She can never touch?' Jono thought in awe. 'Suddenly my mutation doesn't look so bad…' *I know 'ow yer feel, I lost the bottom of my face and my chest when powers manifested. I accidentally paralyzed my girlfriend.*
"We must be kindred." Rogue laughed, though it was pained. "Ah put my friend Cody inta a coma when we touched at a dance."
'I think I just found a new friend,' Jono decided silently. 'And a Yank at that.' *Rogue, I am honored ter help you, luv.* The corner of the boy's eye's seemed to crinkle and something about him just seemed happier as he continued, *So, what's this I 'ear about a school fer mutants…?*
"Ya'd love it," Rogue assured him with a friendly smile. "One o' the headmasters is big, blue, an' furry. But he's really the nicest, smartest man. An' there are lots o' cute girls there too."
Jono's honey brown eyes became sad again. *But who would want–*
"Stop right there," Rogue interrupted with a serious expression. "Ah've been there befo'. After all, who'd wanna girl who can't touch? Ah'm not gonna lie ta ya an' tell ya it'll be easy, but Ah can tell ya that touch isn't everythin'. Kissin' an' stuff is nice, Ah'm sure, but don't let it ruin yer life. At least ya can still hold hands, right?" Her emerald colored eyes met his dark ones and he could practically feel the sadness radiating off of her.
*It'll 'appen fer you* Jono comforted her, wrapping an arm on her shoulder.
Rogue sighed and rested her head against his scarf. "Ah was just thinkin' the same thin' 'bout you."
Author's Note: Okay, I'm not sure Rogue and Jono ever met in the comics, but I would think they could relate, ya know?? Harsh mutations and all that jazz. But don't get your knickers in a bunch, they won't be hooking up. Flirting a little maybe but nothin' serious. I was considering doing something similar to the Doug/Betsy stuff from NM (comic ref), but then all the ROMY fans would murder me… not that anything ever happened between those two. 'Sides Jono's going to the Massachusetts Academy. ^_^ As for Ororo, I found her kind of condescending in Evo, so that's how I portrayed her. And I thought hinting at something having happened between Storm and Magneto in the past was fun. Not cannon but this is a fanfic for a reason. Also, she calls Kitty "Kitten" in the comics. It's cannon baby. :) For those of you wondering about Illyana, there will be MUCH more on her in Piotr's chappy, which is a few away. I will say that Yana is going to be coming to the mansion. Tessa's up next. And I promise they really will wake up. I swear it. ^_- Uh, as for Sean, Terry, Rahne, and Douglock – they're all gonna end up at Mass Academy too. Moira will be staying on Muir, like in Gen X. Not that it really matters. I did imply at the Charles/Moira relationship (cannon) and that Moira knew the original students, but I don't think she'll be appearing again any time soon. I just don't know that much about her. I'm sorry if I butchered anybody's accents, I REALLY don't know how to write Scottish (Rahne and Moira) or Irish (Sean and Terry) accents, and Jono's is SOSOSO inconsistent in Gen X. *shrugs* I did my best. Anyway, up next, the wake-up call, and Tessa's take on the X-Men. Should be good. And for the ROMY fans… I promise an interesting reunion. :^D Adios.
Review Responses: Thanks to everybody who wrote in. I'm SOSOSOSO SORRY for the wait. I PROMISE it will be faster next time!! I LOVE YOU ALL!! Don't forget to drop me a line. ^_^ - Remy's Ange: MY 200th REVIEWER!! OMG!! I can't believe it. *sits in shock* Okay, onward!! Yep, I am a genius. No sense in denying it. :P I'm happy about your XXM stuff. *authoress pouts 'cause her comic book store closed down* And HATE YOU for having all the TAS and EVO stuff. *glares* I'm hopeful about the Maddie thing, but it won't be for a while. First they have to meet. Then other stuff has to happen. Then Inferno. Maybe. If I can pull it off. *sweats profusely* Let's concentrate on getting people out of their comas. I've got tons of ideas, but I just have to see where the spirit takes me. Comic Scott's a jackass!! HATE him for leaving Maddie, for dissing Jean, and for hooking up with Emma!! EW!! I LOVE SAM!! Ask me anything and I'll tell you. I thought he was cool in New Mutants, but I fell in love (not really but you know) in XXM!! Ew that he dates Lila Cheney. Bleh. Consistency rules!! -_- Can't read what I haven't written. Sorry. I LIKE Evo Scott, a LOT!! He was UBER nice and stuck up for Rogue when she was with the Brotherhood. :^D But, I will not be writing less of R&R for more Scooter. That's not how it works. Rogue will NOT absorb Ms. Marvel – at least NOT FULLY!! That would severely impede the whole "gaining control of her powers" thingy. I DO have an idea, where some stuff happens between them still. I think it's good. *reader is skeptical* I hope is good. It'll tie into a thing with the Starjammers and funness like that. :) You're TOO kind!! Thank you!! Mmmm… chocolate Sam… ALL FOR ME!! Hehe. - Jukebox: Aw, thanks. *blushes* You're TOO kind. The other characters aren't that important… they'll just show up from time to time. Anything that wasn't introduced in the series will be explained to the degree you need for understanding. Like, for instance, you don't need to know who Hawkeye and Wasp are, it's not important. Just fun if you do. :) - Evanescence kicks ass: Love for the fuzzy dude!! No doubt!! :P They're just about to get their wake-up call, as you can see. What'll happen after tho?? Nobody knows. 'xept me!! ^_- Gen X, hey, you're wish is my command. Jono played a big part in this chappy. And he'll be in the next one too. YAY!! :) Not pathetic, I LOVE Sam. As for Scott, looks can be deceiving. Look out for Wolvie's chappy. - Lady Sir Henry Morgan: Character torture is fun!! Er, I mean, uh… I plead the fifth?? -_- They are still comatose, but Bets won't do Rems in. Yet. :P As for Rogue, dude, the show was called X-Men: Evolution, she's evolving. Yeah, I'm going with that. *blushes* Aw, you're UBER sweet!! Thanks. And I'm creatamative?? Stop, you'll give me a big(ger) head. Hehe. It's hard to get the KURMANDA in 'cause she's never at the mansion… but I figured with Kurt's chappy and all… and KIOTR is gonna be around more with Illyana and all. Yes, us Americans and our crappy, eh, awesome (NOT!!) reality TV shows. Bleh. :) - Shockgoddess: You go girl!! :) And, hey, Bon Jovi's kinda old… I bet you didn't miss much listening on the radio. *authoress ducks as rotten tomatoes are thrown at her* Er, but they still ROCK!! YAY!! for Rogue's developing powers. Go Roguey, it's your birthday!! :P If you want detailed synapses go to uncannyxmen.net… they totally rock!! Seriously awesome. Yep, Kurt's mature. Hehe. Thanks for your UBER sweet review!! - GambitsRogue: Aw, thanks. *blushes* That's our Roguey… defending Remy behind his back, insulting him to his face. :P You're UBER sweet!! - Katrina5: YAY!! Comic Scott hating!! -_- But I do like Evo Scott. So, YAY!! for Evo Scooter love!! :P About Carol… my universe, my rules. No full absorption, but I do have an idea that I think will still please comic fans. That's our little blue elf – observant and friendly. I love him. :) Now that you know who ended up on Muir Island… what do you think?? I'm UBER curious!! - Aro: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news… *backs away from a hysterical read* Uh, thanks for the compliments. You're TOO sweet. I think the world probly is pretty heavy, but she's a strong girl. She's got Blob's strength. :P I think Kurt would write his parents, he seems like the type. I think the whole "bub" thing is HILARIOUS too!! *rolls on ground with laughter* *Mom comes in and clears throat* *authoress gets up, ashamed and returns to computer* I aim to please, glad you're amused. YAY!! I have you addicted. BWAHAHA!! Bishop cracked a joke and didn't drop dead, shocking isn't it?? I loved TAS Storm… she was my favorite. Don't remember why, but she was. I like Evo Scott, he was UBER nice to Rogue when she was with the Brotherhood. Eh, I can take or leave Evo Jean. Why do you think I killed her off?? She won't be back for… a while. :) MIB everything RULES!! The whole skiing thing… it's a great story, but only because nobody was hurt. I'll email you about it some time. Dude, I agree with the Baywatch thingy. It was fun to watch things burn and people drown. Hehe. Okay, skimming over randomness about the evils of Pam Anderson… Dude, I LOVE Changes. UPDATE NOW!! I LOVE SAMMY!! Hehe. Aw, throw him in for me?? You're sweet. Dude, he and Rogue (or Remy) should talk – Southerners unite!! -_- Hey, hey now… there'll be some R&R action soon. But I'm building up to it. C'mon, you know it'll be worth the wait. (Watch it not be… Eeep!!) Thanks for the UBER nice review!! Eating is good… MMM… food. Yum. - Risty: Yes, thank you. Uh, what's "authorial narration"?? :P Dude, the whole Avengers love, X-Men fear thing always bugged me too!! YAY!! More dimensions. -_- I LOVE KIOTR!! I think they were gypped in the comics… like they could have been SOSOSO great together, but they never really were. *sits sulking bitterly* Thanks!! - Ishandahalf: YAY!! Funness time!! I know 10 days is a long time, but I needed to give time for Scott to find his way home, AND for it to be plausible that after SO many days of trying to use her powers, Rogue has a breakthrough. I (attempted to) implied that Rogue went down to the Med Lab daily to try to contact the comatose. Uh, so, after a couple weeks, her powers had a breakthrough. Make sense?? I hope so. :) I'm sorry that the ROMY is slow going. I promise a date in the near future. Cross my heart, hope to die, etc. Hehe. I always thought that Rogue, Kurt, and Kitty were fun together, they even chilled together in X-Men #93 and 94. So, HA!! it's cannon baby. *gloats like a comic book loser* The Brotherhood are NOT heroes – they are STILL villains. Only the Maximoff twins have changed sides. As for the Carol factor, I have SOMETHING planned, but it WILL NOT be the full absorption thingy. Besides, do you really think I need to notch up the angst factor?? :P X-Men vs. Avengers… that'll be fun. I mean, uh, would be, if it were to happen. Not that it will or anything. Shutting up now. Not "problems" with Rogue's powers, it's "evolution". Hehe. Bad pun. ^_- Gotta have the manly men acting manly… it wouldn't be right otherwise. Muir Island introduced about… six characters, but they were mostly cameos. Only Illyana will be staying with the X-Men. You're crazy, but I like it!! -_- Thanks for the UBER cool review!! - Msqre: No worries, I'm just happy you reviewed at all. :^D YAY for angsty Scott. I LOVE him!! Evo Scott is cool 'cause he was nice to Rogue before anybody else. :) Love the manly men. Hehe. *hugs random big burly men* They need love just like everybody else. *pictures stuffed Wolverine with claws* HAHAHAHAHA!! You're TOO sweet!! Thanks. - Lightspeed Suzuka: Aw thanks. *searches and destroys WB execs* Signed the petition… and read the update. Nice. :) - Midnight Selene: Glad to clear up the Bishop mystery. He's such a complex guy. :P Sorry for no AMYRO, and you were right about Roberto and Rahne. As for Amara, the new boy is Empath, which is cannon. It's why she switched teams. Well, that and Selene's influence. JUBBY is fun too!! :) - Beaubier: YAY!! I got Kurt's character right. :^D I know, it's awkward 'cause they changed his past… I just tried to go with it. Depending where I go with Illyana will affect where I go with Amanda since she took over Limbo after Magik I. I dunno, we'll see what happens. *shakes head at Marvel confusion* Yeah, Trish cameo. Fun right?? And Pietro will make another appearance someday. With some lines, promise. Scarlet Witch too. And Hawkeye. Tho he may not talk. *shrugs* I don't know much about him since I've never read Avengers before. The perm thing was a joke about her comic counterpart's hair. I like the Evo style better too. Hehe. Manly men. You know you were thinking it. :P I've won you over. Aw, shucks. *blushes profusely* You're TOO sweet. No worries about responding in the review… it's all good. Hehe. Teenage libido. Yummy. - Nie Starwhistler: Yeah, I always liked Kurt and Amanda. So cute!! :) Yeah, Jean will be back… someday. It'll be a while. *author shrugs* Don't worry, funness abound!! - The Sphinx Minx: I aim to please!! :) Glad you liked my comic relief. Nothings "wrong" with Rogue per say, she's just had a semi-breakthrough with her powers. Suspense?? Good!! I'm evil like that. :P Thanks!! - RoguesHeart: Aw, you're UBER sweet!! *blushes* They're back!! Kurt is the fuzzy blue sweetheart. :) I love him!! Spontaneously combust?? NO!! You can't!! Then I will lose a reviewer!! Then where would I be?? :P Don't grovel… well, you can a li'l. Hehe. - RahneMan: Inferno may be coming… someday… but not for a WHILE!! A LONG WHILE!! Sorry. Got things to do before it. Avenger fun, eh?? I thought it would be fun. Coming?? DD – yes, SM – yes, Wade – probly not, FF – yes (discovery of Jean ring a bell), Elektra – dunno, & Exiles – never know (I know I don't). -_- Starjammers will show up for only a couple chappies – nothing big. Mostly involves Ms. Marvel (coughcough Binary coughcough), Rogue, Corsair, Scott, and Alex. Fun for all. Brood… perhaps… who knows?? :P w00t baby!! - Rogue4787: Break a leg!! No worries about reviewing… you actually have a life. -_- I'm happy that you liked what I've done so far!! Thanks!! - Silver Ink: You're UBER sweet, thanks!! *blushes* And a new member of FF.net too. Awesome. - Peace215: No worries, I'm a lazy reviewer too. LAZY POWER!! :P Scottie the hottie. Haha. I LOVE it. Jean'll be back… someday. Uh, she'll get them up, with Jono's help. But, Remy might just keep a few things from her. *wiggles eyebrows* Other mutants coming – Husk will show up someday, Spiderman, FF, Alpha Flight, DD, Starjammers, more Avengers, and maybe more. Some will be cameos, some will be crossovers, all will be fun. :^D Wanda really is good. So is Pietro. Their history may be approached more later, but sufficed to say, Fury approached them with the "Avengers" idea and they accepted. Yeah, Bets and Gumbo are over. So sad. *tear tear* Yeah, permanently absorbing Carol would be like a step backwards in her progress. There will be SOME interaction between them, with "unexpected" results, but no permanent absorption. *grins like a goofball* Thanks!! - Klinoa: Scary words. *shudders* Love confuzzled tho… Megs (mi amiga) and I use it ALL the time. I LOVE the rambling!! :) It makes me glad. Thanks!! - Taz9: I hope you do like the next chappy. *sweats nervously* Rogue's a strong chickypoo. Hehe. Chickypoo. I meant a Scott convert for THIS fic. -_- I hope he stays on your good side. Evo Scooter is nifty, Comic Slim is an arse. *makes face* ROMYness… I'll see what I can do. - Aimtbj: Aw, shucks. Hehe. KURMANDA and KIOTR fun!! :^D I know, JOTT lovers are loyal. I like them too. Unfortunately, Jean won't be back for… a while. Sorry. -_- Thanks!! - Girl Number 1: Aw, you loved it. *blushes* You're UBER sweet!! Bishop is a good strait man. :) And the Avengers are fun to play with… they'll be around some more later. YAY!! Can't blame Kit for being jealous – the X-Men always get a raw deal. Thanks for the comments!! - Green Eyed Lilys Daughter: No worries about reviewing. I'm just glad to receive every review I get. ^_^ Kurt and Kitty are the Evo comic relief – now that the New Mutants are off campus, so to speak. Sage will have more than a cameo coming up. Her chappy is up next. Who is the enigma known as Tessa?? You'll find out. :^D Jean dying is sad. True that. Someday she'll return tho. Phoenix phun. Phun pun. :P Remy's just a romantic guy like that. And Betsy is a pistol!! War is a fun guy, and he will have a diary entry… someday. Promise. Block is a pain in the arse, ain't it?? Sleep tight!! Thanks for the review!! - Rogue77: Thanks!! KURMANDA cuteness!! And KIOTR is UBER sweet too!! It's was nothin' personal, I swear. Bitch all ya want, I've been there. :P Kit-Kat's cute like that. I REALLY hope Muir Island lived up to your expectations. *prays* You're crazy!! I LOVE IT!! ^_^ There will be more JOTT… someday. I promise. Nate Grey is a child that Sinister created in the alternate universe called Age of Apocalypse from Jean and Scott's DNA… he escaped into the 616 reality before AoA collapsed. He had is own series called X-Man (his codename) until he died. If you want to know more, go and read his biography. - Epona: Aw, you're UBER sweet. Rogue is strong but vulnerable… an awesome character. Scooter and the fuzzy elf are fun characters to explore. :^D Ab Fab it is. I hope you like the new stuff!! - Emicablue: Aw, you're TOO kind!! There will be confessions someday. I promise. But more angst to come too. It's just my way. ^_^ Thanks for the review. - Crazyspaceystracey: YAY!! A new reviewer. What fun. :^D I'm glad you like the twins, they will be appearing again someday. I promise. But they won't have a major role… sorry. You think the Evo-Marvel-verse is big now, wait until I throw in the Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, Spiderman, and who knows who else. *grins like the Cheshire cat* Thanks for the review. - DemonRogue13: You're UBER sweet!! Thank you. I'm glad you like the story. -_- Hope the new chappy is up to par.