Storm was still trying to get through the thick block of ice that Logan was trapped in. Scott was in the other room-looking after Xavier. Several seconds later, Scott walked beside her as the door behind him closed.

"Is he all right?" asked Storm as she continued to press several buttons on the machine.

"He's still out, but I think he's going to be fine," replied Scott with confidence. Storm nodded.

"I still miss her, Storm," said Scott as he looked up. Storm knew who he was referring to: Jean Grey-his fiancée. Although it was three years, she knew that Scott was still suffering heavily from the loss. He and Jean were so close, and Storm had never seen two people who were as madly in love with each other as Scott and Jean were. Storm stopped pressing the buttons and looked at Scott.

"I miss her, too, Scott," she replied softly. She could see his facial expression fall. 'He's kept all of his emotions inside him for all these years. He must be suffering so much.'

"You know, I was looking at a picture that we took when we were young. I was so afraid of loving her, Storm." Storm raised her eyebrows in surprise and quickly glanced at him. "Can you believe that? Whenever she walked down the aisle, I would stand there stunned-surprised-shocked all the time. She was the most beautiful person that I had ever seen. But I was afraid-afraid that I would hurt her more than help her. How would she explain to her parents? Would I be a good enough husband for such a kind, compassionate woman? Then, we were walking one day together in Central Park. I remember it so clearly: it was a gorgeous, sunny Thursday. The temperature was in the mid 70s, and a gentle wind was blowing. I told her about how our powers would curse our lives forever, and Jean said that our powers and our belief in Xavier's dream would conquer all evil, and because of that, in reality, our powers weren't curses, but rather unique gifts that would help humanity. That's the type of person Jean was: always optimistic-the glass was always half full to her. Then Jean slapped me. I was so shocked. She angrily turned her back. She said the only reason why she had offered to walk with me here was because she wanted me to admit my true feelings for her. She said that she knew I was in love with her, and she couldn't understand why I was holding back. Then she turned around, looked into my eyes, and told me that she loved me more than anyone, and she was waiting patiently for all this time, but she couldn't take it anymore. Then-I guess it was this sudden urge, this sudden impulse-I grabbed her and kissed her. She was surprised at first, but after she got over the initial feeling of shock, she kissed back. We've been in love with each other ever since. God- when she disappeared under the water that day, I felt like a part of me was dying."

Scott fell silent as Storm finally looked up from the machine. She looked at his face and the grief written all over it.

"Scott, I know what you're going through. Jean was my first friend here when I arrived at the institute. She was a great person, Scott-I know. I miss her everyday, but we can't let her sacrifice be in vain." Scott slowly nodded, but Storm realized that no matter what she told him, he would never recover from the loss.

Suddenly, a voice rang out. "Storm, Cyclops, Logan, anyone?" Storm quickly took her intercom out.

"Rogue, what's wrong?" "Storm,

"Bobby'sdownandSpidermanhasundergoneadramaticchangeandIdon'tknowwhere Doc Ockisand-"

"Rogue! Calm down! Just stay there with Bobby and make sure he's safe. Scott and I will get there as quickly as possible."

"Storm, please make it quick. I just heard a man scream, and I saw this bright blue light on the next roof."

"All right. Just stay put."

"OK." Storm quickly put her intercom away. She pressed a couple more buttons, and several seconds later, Logan was shaking himself of the excess water that had melted. Meanwhile, Cyclops pressed a button on the wall. A metal door slowly opened and revealed the large X-Jet.

"Scott, what about-"

'Go, Storm,' replied the Professor, 'I'll be fine. This is much more important.'

'But, Professor-'

'Go.' Storm quickly grabbed Logan.

"Where are we-"

"We're going to get Rogue and Bobby," replied Storm as they entered the X- Jet.

Mary Jane and Harry were still embracing each other when they suddenly felt a small tremor. Mary Jane quickly let go and turned around to see Doc Ock walking towards them.

"Ms. Watson, I think you should leave," said Dr. Octopus as he walked toward them, "This is between me and Mr. Osborn."

"Leave Harry alone!" she said defiantly as she stood up.

"Awwww," he said, "But I'm afraid you can't stop me." Doc Ock's tentacle reached for Mary Jane, but she bravely stood her ground. At the last second, Harry quickly got up and ran in front of her. Instead of electrocuting Mary Jane, it electrocuted him. Mary Jane let out a scream as Harry fell to the floor. She quickly knelt beside him.

"Why did you do this to him? He did nothing to you!" screamed Mary Jane as tears flowed down her face. Her eyes burned with anger and hatred for Octavius. She looked up at him.

"Quite the contrary, Ms. Watson. He hurt me more than you can imagine," replied Otto as he walked toward her. "Hey, Ockie! Get a load of this!" screamed a voice. Before Mary Jane's eyes, she saw-in shock and awe-Peter kick Dr. Octopus directly in the chest. Peter landed on the roof while Otto fell. 'Oh my god!' Mary Jane thought, 'He's back!' Mary Jane watched as Dr. Octavius and Peter battled each other. Suddenly, she saw the glimpse of the metal tentacle, a bright blue light, and heard a scream. Several seconds later, she saw Peter lying on the ground. 'No, he can't be!' thought Mary Jane as she stared at Peter's motionless body.