Stable Doubt
By: Kryptonite
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Two Years Three Weeks Four Days After
'Rogue?" A voice echoed through Rogue's cranium, altering her to the fact that it wasn't being spoken in that room, much less that state.
" Yeah?" She answered, knowing who ever it was would pick up on it.
'Van wanted me to tell you something.'
" What is it Jenny?"
'Jase really misses you… Van was thinking of sending him to you for a few weeks.'
" Why in the world would he do that?"
" Who are you talking to Rogue?" Kitty asked, walking into Rogue's bedroom.
" Jenny, she's a telepath and Van's girlfriend."
'He'd do that because Jase isn't eating. He won't talk to anyone or smile or play or anything.'
" Good gods." Rogue whispered, trying to imagine the little boy she had come to love never smiling.
'That's what Van said. Is it okay to send him now?'
" Of course. Can Kelly get a lock on my coordinates? I don't want him ending up in the pool or anything."
'Of course. Hold on… did you ever remove the marker from your collar?'
" Nope."
'Excellent. Jase will be there in a few moments. Thanks so much for this Rogue. Van will be sad to see him go but… if it'll help Jase he's willing to give him over to you completely.'
" Let's just see how the next month goes, okay?" Rogue joked, swiveling in her chair to wait for Jase.
" What's going on?" Kitty asked from her spot where she had sat on the bed.
" Remember the little boy, Jase, that I told you about? He's going to be visiting for the next month. According to Jenny, Van's girlfriend, he hasn't been doing to well since I left. They want to see if I can do anything."
" Oh that poor boy." Kitty muttered sadly. Rogue had told her enough stories about the kids from California for her to feel personally attached to most of them. In that instant a little body hurled itself at Rogue.
" Wogue!" It shouted, landing square in her lap.
" Jase!" Rogue cried happily, swinging the little boy around, having stood up upon feeling his weight in her lap. " Jase, this is my bestest friend, Kitty."
The little boy suddenly turned shy, burying his face into Rogue's shoulder.
" Hi Jase." Kitty said, standing up and smiling at the little boy.
" Jase do you want to meet everyone else?" The little boy nodded, having attached himself to Kitty's index finger.
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" Professor Xavier?" Kitty called, asking permission to enter his office.
" Come in you three." Kitty and Rogue just smiled at the fact that their professor was omniscient.
" I take it you already know the situation?" Rogue asked as they opened the door and then shut it behind them.
" Of course. Hello Jase, I'm Professor Xavier, how are you?" He asked, smiling at the boy, offering him his hand. Jase looked at Professor Xavier once before launching himself from Rogue's arms and into Professor Xavier's lap. Jase's tiny hello was buried in Professor Xavier's neck as he wrapped his little arms around Xavier's throat in a hug.
Kitty and Rogue hid their smiles as Professor Xavier slowly responded, wrapping his own arms around Jase's tiny body.
" Welcome to my mansion." Professor Xavier whispered, holding the little boy tighter as Kitty and Rogue gave him his moment.
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" You hungry Jase?" Jase nodded trying to hide a yawn.
" Alright," Kitty spoke noticing the sign of tiredness. "Let's get something to eat and then go grab a movie to watch." Rogue nodded, heading for the kitchen.
" What do you want Jase? We have a large selection." Jase shrugged, placing his head on Rogue's shoulder and tiredly wrapping his arms around her neck.
" Who's the little one?" Storm asked when Rogue walked into the room.
" This is Jase. A brother to one of the mutants in California."
" How did he get here?" She questioned amusedly, watching Jase as Rogue swayed around the room, effectively rocking him to sleep and making a snack at the same time.
" One of the girls is a teleporter. She can move people and objects any distance you want as long as she has something to concentrate on. With me, it's my collar, I still have the tracer that she planted there active."
" That must be very helpful." Ororo commented sipping her hot chocolate as Kitty took two bowls down from the cabinet, placing them on the counter for Rogue to pour the stew into so they could heat it up. " So this is why you missed dinner?"
" Partially." Rogue answered, concentrating on pouring one handedly.
" We missed dinner because Jase attached himself to the Professor." Ororo held up a hand forestalling any more comment.
" I understand. The Professor is very big on small children."
" Are you coming Schatz?" Kurt asked from the doorway. He caught site of the sleeping Jase and ducked his head in apology for his loud voice. Rogue smiled as she punched in the time on the microwave.
" It's okay Kurt, he's out of it."
" Vell then. Are you coming?" Ororo nodded and stood up, placing her empty mug in the sink.
" If you need anything don't hesitate to ask." Storm spoke over her shoulder as Kurt took her hand and went to leave the kitchen.
" Thanks Storm." Rogue answered, pulling the bowls out of the microwave just as the timer was about to go off.
" Wonder how Scott's going to take this little revelation." Kitty slyly commented as she blew on her stew before taking a bite. Rogue ate around Jase's body.
" He'll take it fine. And if he doesn't… well… he just will." Rogue answered firmly, the voices in her head finding a handhold in her doubt and holding on ruthlessly.
Doubting anything will bring the downfall of even the most stable mind.
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A/N: Cookies to everyone who reviewed and apologies as well, this took entirely too long to write and get up. Of course isn't working correctly today (9-8-04) so it might be tomorrow before I actually get this up.
Bri, I'm glad I could convert you, I do try my hardest to convert everyone to my line of thinking ;) I fell in love with the Rogue/Scott idea after reading a few and while I still ship Rogue/Logan, I can go with either one.
Lady Hero, I take a long time to get ideas because my muse not only jumps around from story to story but he also likes to go on vacations. Long vacations. Star, Beauty and Veronica I'm glad you guys reviewed and continue to leave me with such positive, ego boosters, they really help.
Blue, I work at a theme park with little tiny children. In reference to what Bri said about Rogue being maternal I guess that and the depression are based much on my own outlooks. My job would suck so much if I didn't get a high from seeing the faces on some of these kids when they're riding the rides.
I'm going to start doing everyone a favor in regards to this story. Anyone who wants an e-mail when I update just has to leave an e-mail address in their review. This way you won't have to check and you'll get an automatic link to the latest chapter.
Have a good life everyone, best of luck to ya.
Edit: I HATE QuickEdit. It doesn't work! (inserts a few other choice words)