Wen, who's respecting her readers.
Does the life really worth a try ?
Writer : Wen
Situation: Crossover between X-Evo and the movie version of X-Men
Summary : Scott and Jean have to leave each other for some days, but all don't happen as planned... JOTT. Beware, some scenes can shock the young-readers or the persons particularly sensible.
Categorie general, drama
DisclamerI don't own the X-men bla bla bla
Writter notes: Well, at the beginning, I should've written this fic with Nicholette, but this one has only could write one part before realising she couldn't assume the continuation. So I've re-written her part with my ideas and carried on alone because I had thought a lot about it meanwhile. Having said that, I haven't spent hours on this fanfic which was in the first place a leisure, so some mistakes or incoherencies could've escaped to the re-reading, so thanks in advance for your indulgence J
I cannot really said that's an A.U fic, but a little mix between the X-Evolution's universe and the X-Men's one (only the first one). Here are the biggest points :
- Magneto has not been arrested at the Liberty Island incident but could've escaped. That's the same circumstances which have conducted the X-Men to make failed his project, that is to said: Professor Xavier's coma, Jean's Cerebo use etc
- Logan has always been at the Institute, like in the cartoon, and he doesn't flirt with Jean (thanks god lol), on the contrary, he has a protective behaviour toward her, given that he has seen her grow.
- Scott and Jean have almost the same age (around 25 years old) like it's the case in "X-evo", and the almost inexistent relationship of X-1 don't enter in count. Jean's family has disowned her. The bond that she and Scott share are their own, the Professor cans know they're using it, but cannot know what they're sharing. Jean's powers are growing more and more since her use of Cerebro and her exposition at Magneto's machine, as in X2.
- For the students and Institute Professors (given that I don't know all their past, I could've imagined some-times) :
Rogue, Jubilee and Bobby are inspired from the movie-version, it's the same for Charles and Ororo (Except that, for me, Storm is a little older than Jean, we'll say she's an 29/30 years old woman)
For the others : Hank, Logan, Kurt, Kitty, Tabitha, Amara etc they're inspired by the « X-Evo » version.
- The exteriors/interiors of the Institute are inspired by the version cartoon, well, it's more or less, that's only a fanfiction, so take it easy lol
- The Mutants of the school are the only ones known (well, with the bad ones, like in X-Evo lol), they aren't thousands like we've learned in X2.
Well, this might seemed a little complicated, but the ones who have already read the fic haven't been disturbed despite they haven't had a 'briefing' like this one lol. I'll reveal others points during the story in order not to spoil the futures parts.
So, happy reading and please review ! here or at (the other address works too)
Please, remember that I'm French so I had to translate the whole fic before making correct it (thanks to ET and Double27) and mistakes always goes through.
Do not publish without my authorization, please.
The imposing outline of the Xavier Institute stood out in the semi-darkness before dawn on a July morning.At a glance, there was nothing to suggest that under the quiet guise of the vast grounds surrounding the large building, was hidden a perfect surveillance-system able to detect and protect against the slightest unauthorised intrusion through the fence of this astonishing school.
As a matter of fact, this manor house wasn't housing students like the ones who invaded campuses across the country; no, these students were mutants, among the first of this next step of mankind's evolution. The fact that the 'Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters' educates students with powers that range from animal metamorphosis to control of the elements wasn't a secret anymore. The Institute was revealed for what it was almost a year ago, when the news of mutants had dominated the media, showing images of the Institute's residents from every angle.
It wasn't the Liberty Island incident, some months before, which pacified the fears of the citizens of the whole world. The day of an important meeting of world leaders and dignitaries, Magneto had wanted to use a machine of his invention to artificially mutate these political leaders. But unknown to Magneto, human bodies were unable survive the change to their DNA, and whoever was exposed to the radiation from this machine was condemned to die within hours, after incredible suffering…as Senator Kelly had borne the brunt of the radiation and paid the greatest price.
If the X-Men hadn't discovered Magneto's plan, and if they hadn't interfered, millions of people would have been killed. But how can one make it clear to humans, instinctually scared and untrusting of things that are different, that all the mutants aren't dangerous? That, if some of them were striving for a war, others wanted to keep on believing in a peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants? Attitudes towards mutants had taken a turn for the worst that day. If Mystique hadn't impersonated Senator Kelly, the Mutant Registration Act would have most likely been passed and would have undoubtedly meant much more than a simple identity file.
But for the moment, the X-Men and their young students were taking advantage of a lull in activity, well-earned after the media's long and calumnious wave of broadcasts.
In a room of the manor's first floor, a young man of around 25 years old with an athletic build, was silently packing a bag. Strangely, despite the semi-darkness that surrounded him, only illuminated by the light coming from the bathroom, he was wearing a pair of sunglasses. He didn't seem bothered by them in the least, his actions were precise.
He came closer to the head of the bed, taking care not to wake the young woman who was sleeping under the sheets. Suddenly he was grabbed by an invisible force and pulled gently down onto the bed.
- "Hey, Jean, you startled me!" he gently said to the young woman who had just slipped her arms around his waist.
- "That was the plan," she whispered in his ear, enticing him to lean back on the bed beside her.
He complied, pulling her closer.
- "Did I wake you?" he asked.
- "Yes, and no," she answered enigmatically. "The bed was suddenly empty and too cold." She smiled as Scott stroked his fingers against her cheek before tucking a lock of red hair behind her ear.
When Scott pressed his lips against hers to give her a soft and passionate kiss, letting his hands trace her body, which he already knew in minute detail, Jean closed her eyes and let herself surrender to her emotions. Words were not needed to express their feelings; they shared a very special bond. A psychic link bonded them to each other, a link which allowed them to share what they were experiencing, to know and understand each other better than anyone else. When Jean was a little girl, her parents told her there was no such thing as 'prince charming', 'love at first sight', or 'soul mates'. Now she had proof to the contrary: Scott was her soul mate. He was a part of her, and she couldn't imagine life without him.
Hmmm…we should stop if you don't want to be late Jean sent telepathically, so as no to ruin the mood of the moment.
Knowing that she was right, Scott reluctantly broke off the kiss. The young couple stayed together for a few moments, forehead against forehead, peaceful.
- "Are you really sure that you don't want to come with me?" he asked.
- "Yes. Hank and I still have some blood tests to conduct on some of the students and it's up to me to do the analysis. I'll be able to keep myself busy for three days," she answered, achieving to look at him right in the eyes despite his dark shades. "And I think it's important that you and Alex get to spend some time alone."
He nodded and quickly kissed her again.
- "I'll miss you, you know ?" he said, intertwining his fingers with hers.
- "I'll miss you, too," she answered. "But it's only for a long weekend. We'll be together again Monday late afternoon for that romantic date you promised me."
- "Yeah, but I'm not going to tell you where I'm going to take you, and don't go snooping around in here trying to find out anything more about it," said Scott, tapping his temple tightly.
- "I shouldn't have taught to you how to build mental shields," she smiled.
- "But you did!" he teased her. "Well, I'm going to go have breakfast. Do you want me to get your standard coffee with two sugars?"
- "No, I'd rather have a hot chocolate, please."
- "All right "
He captured her lips one more time before leaving the bed.
- "I'll be there in a few minutes, ok?" she informed him as he was about to leave the room.
- "Ok," he answered before leaving and closing the door behind him…
Jean stayed in bed for a few more moments before deciding to get up. Like the two days before, a wave of nausea turned her stomach, and she was thankful for having the bathroom so near to the bed.
Some minutes later, she was taking a quick shower, letting her mind wander… Maybe she was pregnant. It was not that her period was late that made her wonder, given that with the constant stress of the missions and, in particular, the events of these past months, it wasn't unusual that she miss a cycle. But this time it wasn't just one, but almost two…unless it started within the next few days. She didn't believe that would happen, maybe because of female intuition. She was tired, had morning sickness, plus some other symptoms, which had aroused the suspicions of the doctor she was. During Scott's absence, she'll buy a pregnancy test to have it confirmed. She smiled. If it was the case, if she really was pregnant, she would be thrilled and she knew Scott would be, too. They hadn't specifically discussed having children, but it had always been part of theirs plans for the future.
Once she was clean and dressed, Jean opened up the bedroom's window to allow the morning freshness to fill the room. Then, she went out, still feeling nauseous, and entered the kitchen where some students and instructors were already gathered. Rahne and Jubilee were about to reach for a croissant, but Jean noticed and intervened just in time.
- "Fasting, girls! You can't eat anything before the test!" she reminded them.
The two young mutants startled, then asked pleadingly,
- "Do we really have to do it?"
It was a grumbling voice that answered them.
- "Oh, for cryin'out loud, it's only a blood test! Ya aren't goin' to make such a huge deal each time or it'll be me who does it. And I can promise ya that it'll be quick!"
- "Logan…" Ororo reprimanded gently.
Wolverine, not yet shaven and boasting his typical morning mood (which one used to follow him during all the day…), didn't pay attention to the remark and made his way toward the table.
- "Coffee!" he ordered, sitting down.
Jean handed it to him with her telekinesis after sitting near Scott. Wolverine took a gulp before speaking:
- "So, Shades, it's today that ya leave to visit yer brother in Hawaii?"
- "Yeah, three days without me, can you handle it?" asked Scott jokingly.
- "Oh, I think we are able to" answered Storm by smiling "you'll give him our regards, will you ? we haven't seen him in a long time"
The breakfast went on in a cheerful atmosphere, the twenty Institute' students making their appearance and leaving in little groups, some of them needing more than the others to be reminded of the elementary rules.
The leaving hour went quickly, and Jean accompanied Scott to the taxi which had come to take him –the young man rather not having his car left at the airport. They shared a last kiss and separated reluctantly as it was rare for them to part for some days. Then, smiling about their behaviour, the young couple bid each other goodbye and Scott entered the taxi which quickly moved off so he would not miss his flight.
Upon his arrival, Scott was welcomed by his brother seeming to be in his best form:
- "Hey Bro !" Alex called, waving to Cyclops.
The two brothers hugged each other briefly. Scott surveyed Alex some instants, he had stayed unchanged since the young leader had found him again and had kept this rebel look accentuated by his half-long blond hair.
- "You haven't luggage to claim ?" asked this last one.
- "No, I've everything I need in this rucksack" made Scott who rather liked not to have to stay too long in a public and enclosed place because his ruby-red sunglasses were always attracting attention.
- "Great !" exclaimed Alex by pushing his blonde hair out of his face. "So, what's new at the Institute ? Jean's fine ?"
- "Yeah, she's alright" answered Scott with this dreamy voice accompanied by this loving smile he was wearing every time he thought about Jean.
- "Hem hem " coughed Alex, shoving his brother playfully "You're here to see me, remember? Me, Alex, your little brother, well, only genetically said" he précised by straightening up to Scott's height, who smiled.
- "Yeah" made Scott by ruffling Alex's hair, who didn't seem to like it.
- "Careful man !" defended Alex by rushing to fix his hair. "I wanna stay presentable !"
Scott raised an eyebrow.
- "Oh yeah? That's new" he made with an astonished look.
Alex looked proud and announced:
- "I got myself a girlfriend."
Scott blinked, even though he knew no one could see it.
- "Wow…"
- "Don't sound so surprised, bro !" Alex chided "Don't be fooled, but with the job I've, I spend my time by pushing back the chicks from my body"
Scott laughed at his brother's false pretence.
- "Oh, but I don't have any doubt" he retorted before asking some questions about the girl "So, what's her name ?"
- "Linda" answered Alex as they were approaching the line up of taxis. "You'll meet her tonight."
- "She's…?" implied Scott.
- "No, but she knows I'm one, actually, she known it accidentally but that hadn't scared her"
- "If moreover she accepts you like you are, it's perfect" approved Scott as they climbed in the first taxi.
To be continued….
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