Instinctive Actions

By: Kryptonite

Two Years Two Months Four Days After

" Rogue you aren't making any sense." Scott argued following behind Rogue. It was the middle of the day and Rogue had spent the entire remainder of the night in the small chair in the corner of the room. Now she was wrapped head to toe in multiple layers with Jase in her arms and Scott trailing behind her.

" I'll be back as soon as I find out what happened. I just need to use the phone to get a hold of Kelly and then I'll be back in California. Once Dr. Langford fixes this damn collar I'll be back." People scrambled to get out of Rogue's way, sending strange looks at the girl, seeing her fully clothed for the first time since she'd returned from California.

" And if she can't fix it." Rogue stopped suddenly and turned to face Scott. He noticed the fear in her eyes and the struggle for Rogue to stay in charge.

" Then I'll die." She stated simply before turning into the Professor's office.

Scott closed his eyes, frozen in the hallway as he slumped in defeat.

" Rogue?" Dr. Langford questioned as the phone was brought to her.

" Yeah, it's me."

" How are you my dear? It's been a while. Is Jase alright?"

" Yeah, yeah. Jase is fine. Listen can you get Kelly to bring both of us back to California?" Dr. Langford sat up at the tone of Rogue's voice, noting the tears and fear that were sitting in the back of her voice.

" What's wrong?"

" Please. Just get Kelly to work her magic."

" Alright Rogue, it's okay." Dr. Langford put her hand over the phone, talking to Doc. " Go get Kelly. Rogue? Just stay on the line until Kelly gets here okay?"

" Sure."

" Rogue." Professor Xavier tried one last time.

" Sure." She muttered, a gloved hand pressing against her eyes as Jase played with a toy in the corner.

'Scott get in here.' Professor Xavier commanded to the man who was leaning dejectedly against the other side of the door. The doorknob rattled once, twice, and then stopped. When Professor Xavier turned, Rogue's gloved hand was stretched out towards the door. He guessed what she was doing.

" Please Professor, don't." Rogue turned pleading, scared eyes on the man. His head turned as Scott started pounding on the door. " Kelly?" Rogue turned away from the door, Magneto's powers still in effect on the door's lock. " Bring us back now."

Scott's optic blast shattered the door milliseconds before Rogue and Jase both disappeared. He was in a half stumble towards Rogue, letting his body fall to the floor.

" She'll be back Scott."

" Not soon enough." Scott got up, a determined look in his eyes.

" Scott. Scott!" Xavier tried to wheel past the damaged door as Scott stormed down the hallway.

Students scrambled out of Scott's way as his speed picked, sending him careening around corners until he reached the garage, slamming against the heavy door. Pulling himself into his door-less Jeep, Scott pulled the seat belt on and then hit the gas.

" Professor?" Jean questioned as Xavier finally made it in time to see Scott pull out of the driveway.

" The most we can do now is send him directions." Xavier sighed, shaking his head as he turned his chair around and headed back for his office.

People do many things without thinking things through. Being scared, going on the defensive, trying to keep those you love in your grasp, all instinctive actions. Those instinctive actions can get you killed. Or just annoy those around you.

A/N: Cookies to everyone who reviewed, thank you! Alright, another update. And so soon, y'all should be having heart attacks about now ;)

Cookies go to Surf-soccer-staR, BrennaM and gldfire. BrennaM, at least I got you to read it twice LoL. And I know I'm good at cliffhangers, it's my job. But yeah, I know where I want this story to end, with plenty of open room for a continuation if need be. As it is, I'm just concentrating on trying to get it to the end of the story.

It'll be a while but if I'm right (and I've said this before so probably not) this story should be straight forward from this point on time-wise. Of course if I get stuck I still have plenty of time in between the beginning and now to add in some information to explain away more items.

Is anyone confused on anything? Having confused readers generally makes for good filler chapters. And it allows me to expand on items and such. Good to know. Have a nice life everyone. I've got to go get ready for school. Bye y'all!