Chapter VII
Hey again! I just realized my chapters were way to short, so I decided to try out putting two chapters together and see what happens... Thanks for R&R!
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Jean woke up early. She opened her eyes and she remembered everything that happened last night. She stood up and ran to Scott's room, wishing he was there. She wished with all her heart that he was in there, safe and sound. When she arrived, she saw everything in it's place, but Scott wasn't there. The bed was empty. He wasn't there. She felt like dying in that moment. She went to Scott's bed, and laid in it. She cried there. She cried her heart out, wondering what she would do.
In Swift's mansion, Mr. Swift had woken Scott up.
What's the matter?- Scott said, covering his head with a pillow.
Wake up, Scott, you've got to go to your last days of school, I've done everything, you'll be attending to Bayville High School, like before, but this time you're Christopher McMiller- Mr. Swift said.
Ok- Scott murmured, still under his pillow. Mr. Swift smiled and left. Scott stood up and rubbed his eyes. He yawned. He hadn't have much sleep. When he arrived past midnight, he couldn't sleep very much, so now he was very tired. He walked towards the bathroom to take a shower.
About an hour later, Scott was already leaving the mansion.
Hey, Scott, wait!- Mr. Swift said. He handed him a pair of keys.
Oh, thanks, but I won't be needing it, I'll go walking, I need some exercise- Scott said.
Come on, a gift, from all the birthdays I've missed- Mr. Swift said.
Right- Scott said, defeated. He didn't want to do anything, he was too tired. He took the keys and left. The car was parked in the garage. It was a black convertible. He sighed, and got in. He drove to school. He parked the car and went to take his schedule.
Good morning, Mr. McMiller, would you like a tour around the school?- The receptionist said, handing him his schedule.
No, thanks, I'll just explore it by myself- Scott said.
Your english is very good, your father came personally, he said you were in Europe- The receptionist said.
Yeah, I was, but I've been always in contact- Scott said. The receptionist smiled, and Scott left.
Are you new here?- A known voice said from behind.
Yeah- Scott said, turning to face Taryn.
My name is Taryn, nice to meet you- She said, stretching her hand.
Hey, the name's Christopher- Scott said, shaking her hand.
Want a tour around?- Taryn said.
Thanks, they've already shown it to me- Scott said.
What class you've got now?- Taryn asked him.
Math- Scott said, pretending to read his schedule.
We've got it together, mind to walk me there?- Tary asked.
Sure- Scott said, walking next to her. When they both arrived, the classroom was almost empty. When the bell rang, everyone started arriving to the classroom. Scott in his old place, behind Jean. She hadn't arrived yet. The class began and she was still abscent. Scott was starting to worry about her. Finally, someone knocked the door.
Come in- The teacher said.
May I?- Jean said. Scott smiled.
Take sit, please, Mrs. Grey- the teacher said.
Thank you- She said, entering to the classroom, and taking sit. Taryn was looking at Scott. She giggled and wrote a little note, sending it to Jean, who was just next to her.
"Hey, Jean, look at the new guy, he's so hot"
Jean read the paper. She turned around to see. Her heart started beating fast. The guy was the Scott she had seen in her dreams, or so she thought it was a dream. She turned around. She tried to pick up some thoughts from this stranger, but it was almost as trying to go into a fortress. She wrote back.
" What's his name, Taryn?"
Taryn got the paper and read it. She giggled and wrote back.
" Why don't you ask him? His name is Christopher I-dont-know-what, I didn't ask for his last name"
Jean read the paper. She sighed and turned around.
Hey, you're new here, aren't you?- Jean said.
Yeah, returned from Europe a week ago- Scott lied. He needed to keep the secret, he would know the truth about Mr. Swift that day.
Nice to meet you, my name is Jean Grey- Jean said.
Yeah, nice to meet you too, my name is Christopher McMiller- Scott lied. He hated to lie. Especially to Jean, who always knew if he was lying.
Put attention, please, Mrs. Grey and Mr. McMiller- The teacher said, startling both youngsters.
Sorry- They both said in unison. The bell rang. They both got up and went out of the classroom. Jean accidentally droped her books, and Scott got them up.
Would you mind if I walk you to Chemistry?- Scott asked, smiling.
How do you know I've got Chemistry next?- Jean asked him, each time more suspicious about the young man that she knew way too well.
Uhm, I...- Scott started, getting all nervous. He wasn't supposed to know that.
Tell me the truth- Jean said, approaching to him.
I...- Scott said. Jean smiled. She hugged him.
I knew it was you, why have you done this?- She said, hugging him tighter.
I don't know what you're talking about, I'm not Scott Summers- Scott said.
I never said names, you and I know its you, Scott!- Jean said, smacking his chest slightly. She was already crying.
Jean, please, don't- Scott said, hugging her back.
What happened?- She asked.
Jean, I don't know what you're talking about, ok, I'll let you know, I'm... I'm a mutant, I've got telepathy powers, I read your mind, but, but I'm not who you think I am- Scott lied, as best as he could.
Just let me see one more thing- Jean said. She was about touching behind his right ear, but his hand stopped her.
We've got class now, let's go- Scott said, still holding Jean's hand. He let her go and walked away. Jean went to the bathroom. She was crying. She thought that starnger was Scott. She had to know the truth. She knew he was lying to her, but... Scott had to wear those shades. She was too confused in that moment. She wiped away her tears and went to Chemistry.
Several hours later, Scott was ready to leave. He was already in his car. He was lost in his thoughts, when he heard a known voice.
Hey, Christopher, can you give me a ride?- Jean asked him.
Sure- Scott said. He got down the car, and as the gentleman he had always been, he opened the door for Jean. She smiled and got in, and then Scott went to his own seat. He started driving, when he started hearing voices all around the place. He was getting very dizzy. He remembered Mr. Swift had told him he was a telepath and telekinetic. He tried his best blocking out the voices. He knew he had extra shields, but he also knew his telepathy was very strong. He finally lost the battle, blacking out. Jean looked at him surprised, and used her TK to control the car. She stopped it and got Scott in the backseats, taking control of the car herself, driving to the institute.
What's wrong, Jean?- the professor asked when he saw the Jean holding a young man with her TK.
He's a new mutant- Jean said.
Why is he unconscious?- The professor asked.
He was driving me here and he just fell unconscious- Jean said.
Take him to the infirmary so he can rest, while we do some test on him- The professor said.
Sure professor- Jean said, taking Scott to the infirmary. He found Hank McCoy there.
Hello, Jean- Beast said.
When did you get back from your trip to Asia?- Jean asked.
I just got here on the morning, we did some pretty good job researching Amaledious Fingunus- Beast said.
Cool, the professor is heading here so you two can run some test on this new mutant, his name is Christopher McMiller- Jean said.
About Scott, Jean, I'm really sorry, he was a good guy, we'll miss him- Beast said.
Tell me- Jean said.
Put Christopher on the bed, so I can run the test on him- The Beast said.
Sure- Jean said, putting Scott on the bed. When Beast looked at him, his eyes almost went out from his face.
God, Jean, is this...?- He said.
I'm not sure, but I really don't know, Scott has different abilities, this guy doesn't have to wear shades, he has the same powers as me, his voice is different, and... and... I, I miss him so much that I see him on this guy, I want to hug and tell him I'm sorry, but, but it's just... impossible- Jean said, starting to cry.
I understand you, dear, but don't cry- Beast said.
It's just that, I, I can't believe he's gone- Jean said. In that moment, the door opened. Logan entered.
Hey, Charles says that- Logan said, but stopped immediatly. He turned to see the young man that was lying in the bed.
What is it?- Jean asked.
It's the kid- Logan said.
What?- Beast asked.
It's the kid, one-eye, Cyke- Logan said, looking at him.
So, our doubts are growing more and more- Beast said.
Logan, are you sure?- Jean asked, hoping a particular answer.
Yeah, I've smelled millions of scents, and there aren't two scents that are exactly the same, I can assure you that, and this scent it's, with no doubt, Scott's- Logan said.
We're so confused, Logan, it's just that this guy calls himself Christopher McMiller, his voice is different, he has different abilities, he doesn't have to wear shades...- Jean said.
And his brain waves are different from Scott's- The professor said, entering in the room.
So? What will we belive? Is this Scott or not?- Beast said.
We'll have to run some DNA test on him, and search for some unique scar that's not visible, they would have easily erased any visible scar- the professor said.
A scar?- Jean said. She approached to him. She was about to fold his right ear searching for that scar she had seen many years ago behind Scott's ear, but his hand stopped hers.
Don't do it, Jean- Scott said.
We need to run some tests on you, Mr. McMiller- The professor said.
Hey, Mr. Xavier, I'm sorry, but you need my father's permission to run tests on me- Scott said, standing up.
I'm sorry for what I'll do now- the professor said, putting his hands on his temples.
Don't even try it- Scott said, keeping his eyes tightly shutted, preparing for a mental battle.
Please, tell us who you really are- The professor said, putting his hands back into the wheel chair.
I am Christopher McMiller- Scott said.
Why are you lying to us? Please tell us, please- Jean said, crying.
Jean, please, please don't cry- Scott said. Jean hugged Scott. Scott opened his eyes. He shook his head and pulled away from her embrace. She made him weak. He knew that if he didn't get out in that moment, he would spill the beans soon, and he didn't want his friends, his family to get hurted.
We won't let you go- Logan said.
Get away, please, or I'll have to hurt you- Scott said. His eyes began glowing red.
It's you, kid, don't try to fool us, why are you trying to pretend to be someone else?- Logan said, completely convinced this was Scott.
Damn, that wasn't supposed to happen- Scott whispered under his breath, and controlled himself. His eyes stopped glowing red.
I'm really sorry, kid, but if you don't accept it, we'll have to kidnap you to prove it, we can demand that richie Jack McMiller for having you illegaly- Logan said.
You can't rpove anything, now, let me go- Scott said. He looked at Jean. He couldn't take it anymore. He had to go out of there immediatly. He looked at the door, and Kurt was entering.
Vat's happenin?- he said.
I'm sorry Kurt, this won't hurt- Scott said, throwing a powerful blast directly at Kurt. The blast turned from red to blue, from blue to white, and Scott shutted his eyes then, before it turned black. He concentrated and bamfed away. They all were standing in awe sawing what just happened.
The Elf's unconscious- Logan said.
We need to know what is happening- the professor said, looking the cloud that Scott had left behind.
Scott appeared in the top of a tree. He sighed, that was difficult, now he didn't even know where he was. He carefully got down the tree. He looked around, he was still in Xavier's institute. He had to act fast, the professor soon would notice he was still there, and he knew he had one of the most powerful minds in the world, so he would break Scott's shields down, letting out the truth.
That Mr. Swift, I hope he has strong reasons or else I'll make sure he regrets what I did- Scott said under his breath. He ran towards the garage. He stopped when he noticed Jean was there, next to his car. He sighed, she knew he would have to come back for the car. He slowly sneacked behind her, and from behind he covered her eyes and held her tightly.
Let me go!- she said.
Hey, you know I won't hurt you, I've got my reasons, please just let me get out of here- Scott said.
I'm almost sure you know me well enough to know that won't happen- Jean said. Scott could notice in her voice concern. He could see she was angry as well.
Hey, Jean, please, just let me go- Scott said. He knew she wouldn't forgive him if he continued lying to her.
Why are you doing this?- Jean asked.
I hope you'll forgive me someday, Jean, I just need keeping this as a secret- Scott said.
Why are you so worried for if I don't forgive you?- Jean asked.
Hey, maybe you're right, maybe your friend didn't die, maybe he didn't even suffered an accident, maybe he was sort of kidnapped by a man who tells him he's protecting him, and maybe this man told him some crazy stuff about a maniac your friend knew way too well was searching for him, and that this maniac needed to believe your friend was dead, because if not he was going to do anything, even harm his friends to get your friend, and your friend it's an idiot who just believed the crazy stuff and needs to see if it's true before anyone knows he's still alive, and maybe your friend it's just holding you in this moment trying to convince you to let him go to see if the man was telling him the truth- Scott said, sighing. He let her go. She turned to face him.
I knew it was you- Jean said, hugging him. Scott hugged back.
So, can I count on you? I promisse returning this night and telling you everything, with details, just keep the secret for me, would you?- Scott said, smiling.
Promisse you'll come?- Jean asked him.
Promisse- Scott said. Jean hugged him tighter and let him go.
I'll be waiting for you- Jean said, handing Scott his keys.
Thanks Jean- Scott said, giving her a warm smile.
One last thing- Jean said.
Yeah?- Scott said.
Last night...- Jean started.
Nope, it wasn't a dream, I just came by to see how were you doing- Scott said, smiling. Jean smiled back.
You know it's not the same without you around- Jean said.
See you later Jean- Scott said, jumping to his car and driving away.
