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It is nightfall on a dark and lonely road, with trees on each side. At the end of this road lies a large estate and mansion surrounded in front by a gate and stonewalls. This is the Xavier Institute. Once a place of hope and light, as of this evening though it has come under new management. A taxi drives up this lonely road to the front gate. Out of it comes a man dressed in a black cloak. The gates open for him and he enters the estate and proceeds to walk up to the main building.
Inside of the office formerly Xavier's a new owner sits and plots when his door opens. "Mesmero how nice to see you again, take a seat please" the man says with a friendly voice while sipping some brandy.
The cloaked man named Mesmero comes closer and shakes his head. "No I shant be staying long" he said. "I've just came to make sure you are still committed to our cause now that it seems you look quite comfortable, Essex."
Essex comes into the light, in his human form and smiles. "But of course, I've fulfilled the first part of our plans. Have I not" he asked. "The X- Men are now under my control, and any opposition is out of the way," he said.
Mesmero glares at him and shakes his head. "Not all opposition" he said. "You don't have them all now do you."
Essex shakes his head and sighs. "You worry too much, the two children are of no threat and finding them will be of no trouble" he assured his visitor. "Tomorrow's announcement will not only enact the second part of our plan but will assure that their capture will come with ease."
Mesmero nodded. "You better makes sure of that," he said. "Now I still have to continue my search for a last key" he said. "If you'll excuse me," he said getting up and leaving.
"But of course, we all have our work to do" Essex nodded and watched him leave. The blue mutant known as Mystique entered.
"What did he want?" she asked.
Essex shrugged. "Just being his usual anal self," he told her. "I trust everything is in order concerning our control here" he said.
Mystique nodded. "But of course, the children are in their rooms, the Russian and Ms. Frost are being detained, Magneto is in his special chamber and should be ready for tomorrow and our newest allies are adjusting to their new loyalties, isn't that right dear" she said as a large man with blond hair and claws entered. Mystique leaned against him and rubbed his chest.
"Yes darling" the mutant known as Sabretooth purred.
Essex sighed. "Oh just get a room. Before you go I ask is everything in order for our coming out party tomorrow" he asked sternly.
"Of course" she nodded and they departed
"Excellent" he sneered as his eyes turned red in the dark room.
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Hours later morning came as the light of the sun began to hit the outskirts of Bayville including Lookout Point. On the point the sunrays soon protruded onto a large slightly armored van. Inside a sleeping Kitty Pryde leans on a sleeping Bobby Drake, when the sun hits her eyes and they slowly open.
"Morning already" she yawns and looks around and remembers where she is and why and sighs. "Right" she frowned then looks at Bobby and smiles. "Oh he's so cute" she thought. She found herself leaning in and kissing him on the cheek, which awakens him.
"Kitty" he said surprised but smiling. A beautiful face like hers was never something bad to wake up to, at least in his opinion.
"Oh uhh Bobby umm I." she began to say; she was very embarrassed and was blushing. Lucky she was interrupted.
"My head" a voice from the backseat moaned. It was Warren arising with one hand holding the bandaged part of his head. "How'd we get here" he asked quite confused.
Bobby glared at him, annoyed for his intrusion. "It's a long story, we'll explain over breakfast," he said and started up the car. "Oh and your paying."
Kitty turned to the window and sighed. Both relieved and slightly disappointed. She watched the scenery drowning out Warren and Bobby's arguing voices as they drove off.
Bobby drove them down to the main highway, driving down the rode till he spotted a roadside diner and pulled into the parking lot. Bobby and Kitty hopped out but then turned back to Warren. "You think you could cover those things up," Bobby asked implying his wings.
"Oh yeah, I don't have my straps" he frowned.
"Don't worry we'll like bring you some food" Kitty assured him as she phased her hand into his pocket and found his wallet.
"Hey wait a min-" Warren said but Bobby closed the door on him, muffling his voice.
"We'll be back" he smirked and took Kitty's arm. "Shall we" he asked.
"But of course" she grinned and they entered the diner, taking seats at the counter. The waitress gave them each menu's then walked away.
Bobby got up. "Got to go to the bathroom" he told her and she nodded.
Kitty noticed that most of the people were crowded along the TV. "Hmm wonder what's on" she said and started to watch as well. "Like what's on the TV?" she asked a man.
"Oh didn't you hear that mutant activist Xavier disappeared, they're having a press conference at his school" the man said.
Kitty became curious at what was going on and started to watch. On the TV was a podium at the front steps of the Xavier Institute, with reporters standing in front waiting. Suddenly a man Kitty never seen before came out to address the reporters.
"Hello my name is Dr. Nathaniel Essex and I am here to confirm that yes Charles Xavier has disappeared and believed dead. As an old colleague of his, I am taking up the responsibility of running this institute" he told them.
Kitty watched confused. "Like who is this guy" she thought confused and continued to watch.
"As for the X-Men, the team's purpose will be to train mutants to serve the greater good as well as hunt down renegade mutants and punish them" he said as his X-Men came out dressed in silver and black uniforms. "To show we are serious, we will now hand over our most recent captive, Magneto" he said as Cyclops wheeled in some sort of encased pod. Magneto's unconscious face was visible through a window.
Kitty gasped. "They have Magneto" she squealed and got a lot of looks. "Uhh I mean like it's so amazing" she said trying to keep her cover. The people just turned back to the TV.
On the TV, Magneto was turned over to the FBI, as a high-ranking official shook hands with Essex. "I will not answer questions, but before I go, I have one more announcement" he said. "I regret to inform that two of the institutes former students have gone rogue. They have allied themselves with Magneto and are responsible for Xavier's disappearance" he said. "They have been involved in much of Magneto's recent terrorist actions, if you see Kitty Pryde or Bobby Drake call the police" he said. "Thank you for your time" he said and with the X-men re-entered the institute. The reporter in the newsroom was now seen.
Kitty was very nervous now. Luckily they didn't know what she looked like yet. But she could hear the many approving voices of the new look of the X- Men, and anger at the mention of her and Bobby.
On the TV the anchor reflected on the announcement. Then showed images of both Kitty and Bobby.
"Oh crap" she said when she soon saw she had been discovered.
"Look there's one of them and the boys around here somewhere," a man said as many people started to crowd around Kitty. She began to run as they pulled at her arm. She was so scared she couldn't even think to phase and just ran faster and her shirt was ripped as she ran and was being grabbed. She soon found herself surrounded by eyes full of fear, anger, or even malicious joy.
One creepy looking young man walked up and grabbed her. "Say good night mutie" he began when suddenly he was punched hard to the ground by a fist covered in ice.
"Stay away from her" Bobby yelled at the man then turned to the rest in anger. "All of you back off, unless you want a piece of me" he said.
Kitty stood behind him and finally shook off her shock and grabbed him from behind. "I think we better go" she and grabbed him. She phased them through the floor as the crowd stood bewildered for a moment at what happened.
Next thing Bobby knew it they were back in the car. "What happened" he asked. "Your okay right" he asked.
"Something happen" Warren scratched his head.
"Like I'll explain after we're back on the road, just drive" Kitty said frantically. Bobby nodded and pressed on the accelerator and back on to the highway before the crowd could see them get away.
After he was sure they weren't followed Bobby slowed down a bit and turned to Kitty. "Are you okay" he asked concerned. He looked her over and saw her shirt was badly torn and her hair a mess.
She sighed. "Like I guess" she sighed trying to cover herself up with her torn shirt.
Bobby took his shirt off and gave it to her. "Here" he said and she smiled at him after putting it on and he smiled at her and Warren kind of sat and looked confused.
"Okay could you please fill me in on what happened in there" he said.
"Oh yeah right" Kitty said nervously as she snapped out of the dazed look she was giving Bobby. "It's pretty bad guys. It seems this Essex guy is in charge of the institute and the X-Men and like they have Magneto and they say they are going to hunt down violent mutants," she said. "And the worse part is they told the media that you and me are violent mutants that tried to help Magneto kill the Professor who they are saying disappeared, so now we're like wanted" she cried.
Bobby gasped. "What the hell is going on? Has the world gone mad, first the team turns on us after disappearing, now they are run by a stranger and they want to hunt us down" he sighed. "What are we going to do?"
Warren listened intently. "Yes it all is obviously related. Essex is most definitely the key. He might be controlling them some how" he said. "The only thing you can do is fight back and defeat them," he said.
Kitty frowned. "Like that's going to work, they out number us and they have the advantage" she frowned.
"Indeed this is a problem, we're going to need help" Warren said. "But from where" he frowned.
Bobby thought for a moment. "Wait what about the search we had Frost do, how'd that go Kitty" he asked just now remembering it.
Kitty's depressed face changed into a smile when she reached into her pants and took out a disk. "It's all here, well except the Professor's location" she said. "Now if we can find them maybe we can help the others," she said.
Bobby smiled. "That's my, uh our Kitty, always thinking three steps ahead" he said. "All we have to do now is find them" he said.
Kitty sighed. "Well easier said then done. They're all over the globe, before it would have been hard, but as wanted criminals, booking plane tickets is like impossible."
Warren smiled. "Things aren't as bleak as you think. Don't worry I'll take care of everything" he assured them. "Drive to the city, we can rest at my place while we take care of everything" he said. Bobby nodded and started to drive fast again, following the highway to the city.
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Back at the mansion Cyclops sits on his bed and sighed.
"Something wrong Scott" a voice said and Scott got up to see Jean and the Professor entering.
"I'm sorry sir, it's just everything is so confusing and all" he said. "The fact that our friends betrayed us and now we're lying about you going missing" he said. "Why" he asked.
The Professor sighed. "Now Scott, I already explained this. We have to keep them thinking that they were successful in their attempt to take me down. It gives us an advantage they are unaware of and it is the only way we could get the law on our side to help capture them" he said.
"I guess sir" Scott sighed. "But why do we need to hunt them down, can't the police now just arrest them" he said.
"I wish it was that simple but we both know that they would use their powers on the police. The authorities are only informed so they can help us locate them" he said.
Scott nodded. "Well If you say so sir, I'm sorry I questioned you, I guess I'm still not used to how things are going."
"It is quite alright, now I'll just leave you two alone" he said and turned to leave. As he wheeled away his eyes glowed.
Jean moved over and put Scott's head on her chest while putting her arms around it. "Oh Scott you just need to relax" she said softly to him.
Scott nodded and sighed when he noticed something on her neck. It was some sort of gold choker with a red strap. She had been wearing it none stop. "Jean when did you get that" he asked.
Jean paused for a minute then smiled. "Oh you forget honey you bought it for me a little while back."
"Oh really it looks nice" he shrugged as she hugged him.
"Thank you, but rest now" she said and he closed his eyes.
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A little while later the X-Van arrived at Warren's building in New York. On the way Bobby had stopped at a clothing store and with Kitty's powers, the two fugitives had been able to sneak in and sneak out with some new clothes. They had taken the opportunity to change their images as well. Kitty now wore black leather pants with a black mid-drift top and a leather jacket that went to her waist. She also wore her hair down to help cover her face and had sunglasses. She had picked out a similar outfit for Bobby, where he had long leather jacket, black jeans, a black and gray Hawaiian shirt. He also spiked his hair. When Warren asked them about the new looks, Kitty had simply smiled and said. "Well if we're outlaws on the run we might as well do it in style."
After Bobby had parked the van where Warren instructed they had entered his building and headed up to his penthouse.
"Okay give me a few minutes and I should be able to take care of your travel arrangements" Warren told them. "Feel free and make yourselves comfortable" he told them and left them alone in his living room. They decided to sit down on his very soft and comfortable couch.
It was quiet for a moment as both of them looked tense. Bobby looked Kitty up in down. This new look made her even more desirable then before. He was falling for Kitty the girl, but now she was free of her covered up clothes and little ponytail and he could see her for the woman she was and now he was head over heels in love with her. He wanted to tell her and thought she felt the same way but how could he be sure.
Kitty saw Bobby looking at her and blushed a bit. "Does he like me" she wondered in her mind. She had fallen for him before he had saved her from that crowd. Now after that it just made her desire to have him increase all the more so. She started to stare at him as well. Soon they're eyes met and both blushed and looked away.
Bobby felt ashamed. "How am I going to show her how I feel if I keep running" he thought then turned back to Kitty. "Kitty look I just wanted too." he began when he was caught by surprised by Kitty's lips, which were now attached to his. She put her arms around his neck and hung on him, kissing him hard and he kissed back hard as well. They continued for about a minute then both pulled away.
"Oh sorry about that" Kitty laughed nervously. "I just wanted to thank you for saving me before" she smiled.
"Oh uhh anytime" Bobby grinned. "Look Kitty there's something I need to tell you, look I." he began when Warren re-entered the room. Both Kitty and Bobby frowned slightly.
"Oh hey guys, look everything's been taken care of," he told them. "My private plane will be able to provide you transport to the various regions you have to go to. I've had false identification passports arranged for you" he said and handed them each their passports.
"But how" Kitty asked.
"Look when you have my connections anything is possible" he grinned.
"Yeah, yeah when do we leave" Bobby asked.
"Well the plane is waiting at the airport, so you better get out now before the X-men come looking for you" he said as he ushered them into the elevator. "My limo is waiting for you downstairs."
"Wait what about you" Kitty asked.
"I'm going to stay here, don't worry about me. I'm not a wanted criminal right now. While you find the others I'll try my best to find some friends of my own and find out about this Essex guy and what he might be up to. Good luck" he said as the elevator door closed and they descended down to the waiting limo and took it to the airport.
Upon reaching the airport they boarded the small passenger jet Warren had provided. It was a bit cramped inside and Bobby took this as an excuse to sit very close to Kitty. She smiled at him and leaned on to him. She yawned as she became more tired.
Seeing that they were finally alone Bobby took the opportunity to finally get something off his chest. "Look Kitty before I was trying to say, well. the thing is I love you" he said and looked for her response but saw she had fallen asleep. He sighed and for a while just admired her as she slept before falling asleep as well, but before he did he had put his arms around her.
They slept for hours till they felt a slight bump as the plane landed. Kitty awoke first and realized she was in Bobby's arms. She smiled a bit then nudged him. "Wake up sleepy head we're here" she said.
He woke up. "Oh right" he said then realized he was holding her. "Oh sorry bout that" he said.
Kitty smiled. "Not a problem" she said. "Now come let's go" she told him and practically pulled him off the plane. Before leaving they told the pilot to come back for them in 3 days, and to bring a bigger plane, for they hoped that they would need it.
After leaving the plane they were approached by Warren's associate who handed them their ID's. They went through customs and the ID's worked perfectly.
"Okay like what now" Kitty sighed as they exited the airport and entered Budapest. "Like this city is huge.
Bobby shrugged. "We ask around and see if anyone seen a Roman Princess, a red-headed girl who can scream, a giant Juggernaut, or an Irish guy with a staff that fires energy blasts" he said as they continued to walk down the street.
Unknown to them they were over heard by a figure hiding in the shadows, who now proceeds to follow them down the streets of Budapest.
Author notes: Okay that's all for now. As always read and respond. BTW Sue, I know your reading and thanks for the response. Sorry to sound needy I just really like your work with Bobby/Kitty and I can't wait to see what else you have to do and your new series sounds interesting too. Bye for now
It is nightfall on a dark and lonely road, with trees on each side. At the end of this road lies a large estate and mansion surrounded in front by a gate and stonewalls. This is the Xavier Institute. Once a place of hope and light, as of this evening though it has come under new management. A taxi drives up this lonely road to the front gate. Out of it comes a man dressed in a black cloak. The gates open for him and he enters the estate and proceeds to walk up to the main building.
Inside of the office formerly Xavier's a new owner sits and plots when his door opens. "Mesmero how nice to see you again, take a seat please" the man says with a friendly voice while sipping some brandy.
The cloaked man named Mesmero comes closer and shakes his head. "No I shant be staying long" he said. "I've just came to make sure you are still committed to our cause now that it seems you look quite comfortable, Essex."
Essex comes into the light, in his human form and smiles. "But of course, I've fulfilled the first part of our plans. Have I not" he asked. "The X- Men are now under my control, and any opposition is out of the way," he said.
Mesmero glares at him and shakes his head. "Not all opposition" he said. "You don't have them all now do you."
Essex shakes his head and sighs. "You worry too much, the two children are of no threat and finding them will be of no trouble" he assured his visitor. "Tomorrow's announcement will not only enact the second part of our plan but will assure that their capture will come with ease."
Mesmero nodded. "You better makes sure of that," he said. "Now I still have to continue my search for a last key" he said. "If you'll excuse me," he said getting up and leaving.
"But of course, we all have our work to do" Essex nodded and watched him leave. The blue mutant known as Mystique entered.
"What did he want?" she asked.
Essex shrugged. "Just being his usual anal self," he told her. "I trust everything is in order concerning our control here" he said.
Mystique nodded. "But of course, the children are in their rooms, the Russian and Ms. Frost are being detained, Magneto is in his special chamber and should be ready for tomorrow and our newest allies are adjusting to their new loyalties, isn't that right dear" she said as a large man with blond hair and claws entered. Mystique leaned against him and rubbed his chest.
"Yes darling" the mutant known as Sabretooth purred.
Essex sighed. "Oh just get a room. Before you go I ask is everything in order for our coming out party tomorrow" he asked sternly.
"Of course" she nodded and they departed
"Excellent" he sneered as his eyes turned red in the dark room.
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Hours later morning came as the light of the sun began to hit the outskirts of Bayville including Lookout Point. On the point the sunrays soon protruded onto a large slightly armored van. Inside a sleeping Kitty Pryde leans on a sleeping Bobby Drake, when the sun hits her eyes and they slowly open.
"Morning already" she yawns and looks around and remembers where she is and why and sighs. "Right" she frowned then looks at Bobby and smiles. "Oh he's so cute" she thought. She found herself leaning in and kissing him on the cheek, which awakens him.
"Kitty" he said surprised but smiling. A beautiful face like hers was never something bad to wake up to, at least in his opinion.
"Oh uhh Bobby umm I." she began to say; she was very embarrassed and was blushing. Lucky she was interrupted.
"My head" a voice from the backseat moaned. It was Warren arising with one hand holding the bandaged part of his head. "How'd we get here" he asked quite confused.
Bobby glared at him, annoyed for his intrusion. "It's a long story, we'll explain over breakfast," he said and started up the car. "Oh and your paying."
Kitty turned to the window and sighed. Both relieved and slightly disappointed. She watched the scenery drowning out Warren and Bobby's arguing voices as they drove off.
Bobby drove them down to the main highway, driving down the rode till he spotted a roadside diner and pulled into the parking lot. Bobby and Kitty hopped out but then turned back to Warren. "You think you could cover those things up," Bobby asked implying his wings.
"Oh yeah, I don't have my straps" he frowned.
"Don't worry we'll like bring you some food" Kitty assured him as she phased her hand into his pocket and found his wallet.
"Hey wait a min-" Warren said but Bobby closed the door on him, muffling his voice.
"We'll be back" he smirked and took Kitty's arm. "Shall we" he asked.
"But of course" she grinned and they entered the diner, taking seats at the counter. The waitress gave them each menu's then walked away.
Bobby got up. "Got to go to the bathroom" he told her and she nodded.
Kitty noticed that most of the people were crowded along the TV. "Hmm wonder what's on" she said and started to watch as well. "Like what's on the TV?" she asked a man.
"Oh didn't you hear that mutant activist Xavier disappeared, they're having a press conference at his school" the man said.
Kitty became curious at what was going on and started to watch. On the TV was a podium at the front steps of the Xavier Institute, with reporters standing in front waiting. Suddenly a man Kitty never seen before came out to address the reporters.
"Hello my name is Dr. Nathaniel Essex and I am here to confirm that yes Charles Xavier has disappeared and believed dead. As an old colleague of his, I am taking up the responsibility of running this institute" he told them.
Kitty watched confused. "Like who is this guy" she thought confused and continued to watch.
"As for the X-Men, the team's purpose will be to train mutants to serve the greater good as well as hunt down renegade mutants and punish them" he said as his X-Men came out dressed in silver and black uniforms. "To show we are serious, we will now hand over our most recent captive, Magneto" he said as Cyclops wheeled in some sort of encased pod. Magneto's unconscious face was visible through a window.
Kitty gasped. "They have Magneto" she squealed and got a lot of looks. "Uhh I mean like it's so amazing" she said trying to keep her cover. The people just turned back to the TV.
On the TV, Magneto was turned over to the FBI, as a high-ranking official shook hands with Essex. "I will not answer questions, but before I go, I have one more announcement" he said. "I regret to inform that two of the institutes former students have gone rogue. They have allied themselves with Magneto and are responsible for Xavier's disappearance" he said. "They have been involved in much of Magneto's recent terrorist actions, if you see Kitty Pryde or Bobby Drake call the police" he said. "Thank you for your time" he said and with the X-men re-entered the institute. The reporter in the newsroom was now seen.
Kitty was very nervous now. Luckily they didn't know what she looked like yet. But she could hear the many approving voices of the new look of the X- Men, and anger at the mention of her and Bobby.
On the TV the anchor reflected on the announcement. Then showed images of both Kitty and Bobby.
"Oh crap" she said when she soon saw she had been discovered.
"Look there's one of them and the boys around here somewhere," a man said as many people started to crowd around Kitty. She began to run as they pulled at her arm. She was so scared she couldn't even think to phase and just ran faster and her shirt was ripped as she ran and was being grabbed. She soon found herself surrounded by eyes full of fear, anger, or even malicious joy.
One creepy looking young man walked up and grabbed her. "Say good night mutie" he began when suddenly he was punched hard to the ground by a fist covered in ice.
"Stay away from her" Bobby yelled at the man then turned to the rest in anger. "All of you back off, unless you want a piece of me" he said.
Kitty stood behind him and finally shook off her shock and grabbed him from behind. "I think we better go" she and grabbed him. She phased them through the floor as the crowd stood bewildered for a moment at what happened.
Next thing Bobby knew it they were back in the car. "What happened" he asked. "Your okay right" he asked.
"Something happen" Warren scratched his head.
"Like I'll explain after we're back on the road, just drive" Kitty said frantically. Bobby nodded and pressed on the accelerator and back on to the highway before the crowd could see them get away.
After he was sure they weren't followed Bobby slowed down a bit and turned to Kitty. "Are you okay" he asked concerned. He looked her over and saw her shirt was badly torn and her hair a mess.
She sighed. "Like I guess" she sighed trying to cover herself up with her torn shirt.
Bobby took his shirt off and gave it to her. "Here" he said and she smiled at him after putting it on and he smiled at her and Warren kind of sat and looked confused.
"Okay could you please fill me in on what happened in there" he said.
"Oh yeah right" Kitty said nervously as she snapped out of the dazed look she was giving Bobby. "It's pretty bad guys. It seems this Essex guy is in charge of the institute and the X-Men and like they have Magneto and they say they are going to hunt down violent mutants," she said. "And the worse part is they told the media that you and me are violent mutants that tried to help Magneto kill the Professor who they are saying disappeared, so now we're like wanted" she cried.
Bobby gasped. "What the hell is going on? Has the world gone mad, first the team turns on us after disappearing, now they are run by a stranger and they want to hunt us down" he sighed. "What are we going to do?"
Warren listened intently. "Yes it all is obviously related. Essex is most definitely the key. He might be controlling them some how" he said. "The only thing you can do is fight back and defeat them," he said.
Kitty frowned. "Like that's going to work, they out number us and they have the advantage" she frowned.
"Indeed this is a problem, we're going to need help" Warren said. "But from where" he frowned.
Bobby thought for a moment. "Wait what about the search we had Frost do, how'd that go Kitty" he asked just now remembering it.
Kitty's depressed face changed into a smile when she reached into her pants and took out a disk. "It's all here, well except the Professor's location" she said. "Now if we can find them maybe we can help the others," she said.
Bobby smiled. "That's my, uh our Kitty, always thinking three steps ahead" he said. "All we have to do now is find them" he said.
Kitty sighed. "Well easier said then done. They're all over the globe, before it would have been hard, but as wanted criminals, booking plane tickets is like impossible."
Warren smiled. "Things aren't as bleak as you think. Don't worry I'll take care of everything" he assured them. "Drive to the city, we can rest at my place while we take care of everything" he said. Bobby nodded and started to drive fast again, following the highway to the city.
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Back at the mansion Cyclops sits on his bed and sighed.
"Something wrong Scott" a voice said and Scott got up to see Jean and the Professor entering.
"I'm sorry sir, it's just everything is so confusing and all" he said. "The fact that our friends betrayed us and now we're lying about you going missing" he said. "Why" he asked.
The Professor sighed. "Now Scott, I already explained this. We have to keep them thinking that they were successful in their attempt to take me down. It gives us an advantage they are unaware of and it is the only way we could get the law on our side to help capture them" he said.
"I guess sir" Scott sighed. "But why do we need to hunt them down, can't the police now just arrest them" he said.
"I wish it was that simple but we both know that they would use their powers on the police. The authorities are only informed so they can help us locate them" he said.
Scott nodded. "Well If you say so sir, I'm sorry I questioned you, I guess I'm still not used to how things are going."
"It is quite alright, now I'll just leave you two alone" he said and turned to leave. As he wheeled away his eyes glowed.
Jean moved over and put Scott's head on her chest while putting her arms around it. "Oh Scott you just need to relax" she said softly to him.
Scott nodded and sighed when he noticed something on her neck. It was some sort of gold choker with a red strap. She had been wearing it none stop. "Jean when did you get that" he asked.
Jean paused for a minute then smiled. "Oh you forget honey you bought it for me a little while back."
"Oh really it looks nice" he shrugged as she hugged him.
"Thank you, but rest now" she said and he closed his eyes.
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A little while later the X-Van arrived at Warren's building in New York. On the way Bobby had stopped at a clothing store and with Kitty's powers, the two fugitives had been able to sneak in and sneak out with some new clothes. They had taken the opportunity to change their images as well. Kitty now wore black leather pants with a black mid-drift top and a leather jacket that went to her waist. She also wore her hair down to help cover her face and had sunglasses. She had picked out a similar outfit for Bobby, where he had long leather jacket, black jeans, a black and gray Hawaiian shirt. He also spiked his hair. When Warren asked them about the new looks, Kitty had simply smiled and said. "Well if we're outlaws on the run we might as well do it in style."
After Bobby had parked the van where Warren instructed they had entered his building and headed up to his penthouse.
"Okay give me a few minutes and I should be able to take care of your travel arrangements" Warren told them. "Feel free and make yourselves comfortable" he told them and left them alone in his living room. They decided to sit down on his very soft and comfortable couch.
It was quiet for a moment as both of them looked tense. Bobby looked Kitty up in down. This new look made her even more desirable then before. He was falling for Kitty the girl, but now she was free of her covered up clothes and little ponytail and he could see her for the woman she was and now he was head over heels in love with her. He wanted to tell her and thought she felt the same way but how could he be sure.
Kitty saw Bobby looking at her and blushed a bit. "Does he like me" she wondered in her mind. She had fallen for him before he had saved her from that crowd. Now after that it just made her desire to have him increase all the more so. She started to stare at him as well. Soon they're eyes met and both blushed and looked away.
Bobby felt ashamed. "How am I going to show her how I feel if I keep running" he thought then turned back to Kitty. "Kitty look I just wanted too." he began when he was caught by surprised by Kitty's lips, which were now attached to his. She put her arms around his neck and hung on him, kissing him hard and he kissed back hard as well. They continued for about a minute then both pulled away.
"Oh sorry about that" Kitty laughed nervously. "I just wanted to thank you for saving me before" she smiled.
"Oh uhh anytime" Bobby grinned. "Look Kitty there's something I need to tell you, look I." he began when Warren re-entered the room. Both Kitty and Bobby frowned slightly.
"Oh hey guys, look everything's been taken care of," he told them. "My private plane will be able to provide you transport to the various regions you have to go to. I've had false identification passports arranged for you" he said and handed them each their passports.
"But how" Kitty asked.
"Look when you have my connections anything is possible" he grinned.
"Yeah, yeah when do we leave" Bobby asked.
"Well the plane is waiting at the airport, so you better get out now before the X-men come looking for you" he said as he ushered them into the elevator. "My limo is waiting for you downstairs."
"Wait what about you" Kitty asked.
"I'm going to stay here, don't worry about me. I'm not a wanted criminal right now. While you find the others I'll try my best to find some friends of my own and find out about this Essex guy and what he might be up to. Good luck" he said as the elevator door closed and they descended down to the waiting limo and took it to the airport.
Upon reaching the airport they boarded the small passenger jet Warren had provided. It was a bit cramped inside and Bobby took this as an excuse to sit very close to Kitty. She smiled at him and leaned on to him. She yawned as she became more tired.
Seeing that they were finally alone Bobby took the opportunity to finally get something off his chest. "Look Kitty before I was trying to say, well. the thing is I love you" he said and looked for her response but saw she had fallen asleep. He sighed and for a while just admired her as she slept before falling asleep as well, but before he did he had put his arms around her.
They slept for hours till they felt a slight bump as the plane landed. Kitty awoke first and realized she was in Bobby's arms. She smiled a bit then nudged him. "Wake up sleepy head we're here" she said.
He woke up. "Oh right" he said then realized he was holding her. "Oh sorry bout that" he said.
Kitty smiled. "Not a problem" she said. "Now come let's go" she told him and practically pulled him off the plane. Before leaving they told the pilot to come back for them in 3 days, and to bring a bigger plane, for they hoped that they would need it.
After leaving the plane they were approached by Warren's associate who handed them their ID's. They went through customs and the ID's worked perfectly.
"Okay like what now" Kitty sighed as they exited the airport and entered Budapest. "Like this city is huge.
Bobby shrugged. "We ask around and see if anyone seen a Roman Princess, a red-headed girl who can scream, a giant Juggernaut, or an Irish guy with a staff that fires energy blasts" he said as they continued to walk down the street.
Unknown to them they were over heard by a figure hiding in the shadows, who now proceeds to follow them down the streets of Budapest.
Author notes: Okay that's all for now. As always read and respond. BTW Sue, I know your reading and thanks for the response. Sorry to sound needy I just really like your work with Bobby/Kitty and I can't wait to see what else you have to do and your new series sounds interesting too. Bye for now