Truth Will Set You Free

Author's Note: I'm glad most of you liked my story. I must admit, I hadn't even thought of adding Misty in here... it was originally to be like a Logan/Marie/Johnny, but I opted against it.

Anyway, my first exam is on the 17th and the last will be on the 21st. I think my parents have something planned during summer vacation, but hopefully I can update faster after Exams are over.

Enjoy

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James Arthur Madrox had been one of the younger students in the Xavier Institute. Having no control over his mutation, he and Marie had gotten along relatively well. She had always treated him like family, and gave him special treatment. Although she hadn't been around for very long, he loved her like she was the sister he never had.

Codenamed Mutlitple, he had the ability to clone himself, but at times his powers proved to be quite a hassle. Especially during car rides. Ever bump would create another set of clones.

Which was why Marie was often the one who would take him places. He appreciated everything that she did for him. And now it was his turn to return the favor.

He had overheard something incredible in the hallways.

Misty was planning on breaking up Marie and Bobby. Jamie wasn't too fond of the 'Iceman', having previously known about his affairs with Jubilee. Jamie was young, yes, but that didn't mean he was naive about what was going on around the school.

Jubilee and Bobby had been in a sexual relationship before Marie had ever arrived in the Institute. But something had happened. Jubilee moved onto the new Russian recruit, and Bobby pursued the 'untouchable'.

After Ellis Island, however, Bobby seemed to get more and more stressed. Without his girlfriend knowing, he would sneak into Jubilee's room and have a quick one. Piotr and Marie had no clue what had been going on.

Jamie knew about St. John as well. In fact, he was glad that there was someone able to touch his 'big sister'. He had been sad and angry at first, but then he realized that St. John would be good for her.

Underneath the player facade, St. John was a decent guy. He had always treated Jamie better than anyone, with the exception of Marie, ever did. But it confused Jamie. Why wouldn't St. John tell Marie about Bobby?

Shaking his head, he continued on towards the field, hoping to find Marie before Misty decided to go ahead with her plan.

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Johnny felt uneasy, as if his instincts knew that something bad was about to happen. He closed his eyes and replayed the scene that had just occurred between him and the British recruit.

Everything seemed fine. There was nothing that slipped.

But as he recalled the conversation, he realized that he never bothered to check if the hallways were empty. He had just assumed that they were alone. But having been in the Institute for nearly three years, he knew that there was always someone there.

'Bloody 'ell!' he thought.

He abruptly got up on his feet, and began to run. His instincts were never wrong. And if his guess was correct, Jamie must be halfway towards Marie by now.

His gaze shifted from left to right. Everyone was out. 'Great, how am I supposed to find him now?' He wondered. Jubilee was near the lake where he and Marie had shared an intimate moment. He could still remember the feel of her bare skin against his.

Everything had gone down after that. Marie didn't act normally. 'What? Y' thought that she'd just run t' ya, and give ya a big kiss?!'.

He began to walk towards the crowd, hoping to find Marie in the process. Suddenly, before Jubilee could even let one of her fireworks loose, he heard a loud crack that echoed in the night.

The chattering had ceased, and all attention was focused on a couple: Bobby and Marie.

He saw her standing over him, with fists clenched on her sides, and tears flowing down her pale cheeks. Bobby was looking at her, with a stunned expression, his face red on the spot where she had slapped him.

"How could you?!"

St. John sighed, and shook his head. 'Too late'.

He spotted Jamie, who was behind her, with an angry look on his face as well. He had been right. The boy had overheard his speech, and now he had to talk to him, before he told Marie anything else.

"Ma-"

Marie cut him off. "Don't you dare! Ya lost th' rahgt ta call me bah mah name!" St. John winced, she was very mad at the moment. Her accent was clear, which usually indicated the intensity of her emotions.

"Rogue, I didn't mean to hurt you," Bobby said, his eyes pleading with her. "I swear, I wasn't going to continue it..."

Marie's emerald eyes flared with anger, taking Johnny's breath away. She looked so alive, so dangerous.

"When were ya gonna tell me about this?" she asked through clenched teeth. "When I found th' weddin' invites?!"

Jubilee began to look worried, and started the fireworks despite the couple bickering in the crowd. Their audience seemed to like the distraction, and forgot about the couple. Marie had began to walk back towards the Institute, and Bobby was right behind her.

St. John took the situation to his advantage, and pulled Jamie away from the crowd. When they were far enough, St. John turned to Jamie, who was looking at him with confusion written clear in his eyes.

"If you liked her so much, why didn't you tell her?" Jamie asked, a bit angry at the pyromaniac. "I mean, you said so yourself, that you loved her!"

St. John sighed. "I do! But kid, you gotta know when to tell people!" He sat on one of the boulders nearby, and looked at Jamie seriously. "As much as you thought you helped, Jamie, you didn't. Marie doesn't know about Bobby's past. She'll forgive him. It would have been better if you let her find out herself."

Jamie shook his head. "Wouldn't that make it worse?"

"Marie's the type of girl who's stubborn," St. John explained. "She trusts you, so she believed you... but me? She'd think I was joking."

"So, when would it have been better to tell her?" Jamie asked, understanding part of his logic.

"I must admit that you humiliated Bobby good," St. John replied, "But it would have been better to tell her when she was in someplace private... at least she could have enjoyed the fireworks."

"Oh." Jamie couldn't say anything else. He felt guilty for ruining Marie's night. St. John seemed to feel his change in mood and decided to cheer him up.

"Hey, at least she knows now... I don't think she would have liked the fireworks anyway," St. John said.

Jamie cocked his head slightly, wondering what St. John meant. Johnny laughed at his expression.

"Jubilee's fireworks don't always end up where she wants them to land."

As if on cue, they heard a few shrieks in the direction they had left. Jamie smiled brightly, and joined in Johnny's laughter.

"Thanks," he said.

Johnny smiled, and ruffled the boy's hair. "No problem, kid."

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"Bloody brat!"

Kira screamed in her room as the fireworks continued. Her plans had been ruined. She knew that Bobby would now be cautious about her, now that his girlfriend was mad at him.

Sure, getting Rogue mad at Bobby was her intent, but she hadn't anticipated that Bobby would continue pining for the over-dressed Southerner.

"Problem, luv?"

Kira turned towards the voice, and scowled at the smirking Aussie by her door. She made her way towards her door, and tried to look as intimidating as she could. Unfortunately, due to their height difference, she managed to look pathetic.

"I don't have time for your childishness," she said haughtily. "I know you were behind that fiasco, and I'm warning you, Pyro."

"I don't care who gets in my way," she spat. "I will get Bobby, and neither you nor that overdressed whore can stop me!"

St. John's eyes narrowed, making him look even more dangerous. Kira began to fear the look in the the Aussie's emerald eyes, but she was determined to stand her ground.

"Rogue is ten times the woman you will never be, and I suggest you stay away from her," he threatened in a low voice. He had a dark look in his eyes, making Misty know that he was serious about his threats.

With that, he turned, and left the shaking girl to herself. She tried to calm her nerves, and glared defiantly at the spot John had previously occupied.

Despite her obvious fear, she decided to continue her plans.

'I don't care...' she thought angrily. "I've come so far just to give up!"

Unfortunately for her, Jamie had once again, overheard their conversation. Only this time, he had permission from St. John. No matter how much John despised the idea of Jamie spying for him, he had no choice but to agree. Jamie cared for Marie too much to just let her be hurt.

'Don't worry, Marie," Jamie thought. 'Once this whole thing is over, you won't have to feel the pain of being hurt ever again!'

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Author's Note: Long? Short? Doesn't really matter, what DOES matter however, is your feedback. How was it? Do you like the recent addition to the drama?

Jamie is here, Pyro's more protective. Logan wasn't here though... don't worry he'll be there in the next chapter. Misty's a b isn't she? That as the intent. As for Bobby... sorry all you Bobby lovers... I just can't believe that a guy is THAT perfect. I mean, seriously.

Even John has some flaws! He's dangerous! lol. REVIEW!

TBC