After Anthony had left Ryan had not sat down and obeyed orders. He

thought for a moment and then headed for the elevator. "Ryan, where are

you going?" Hope asked. "I'll be right back." Ryan called over his

shoulder. With that he slipped into the elevator. At the top floor Ryan

limped as quickly as he could for the set of stairs that lead to the roof.

His foot burned as he climbed the stairs but he made it to the top. He

grabbed the handrails and with a deep breath grasped and turned the

handle. The wind threw it into his face but did not throw him back. He

shoved himself into the blizzard and pulled the door shut behind him. The

snow blinded him so he shut his eyes, useless as they were a inched

along the wall. All at once the wind and snow changed direction and

Ryan opened his eyes. Taking this opportunity to move he made his way

as quickly as possible toward the end of the roof. He saw Storm

directing all her power in one direction, and he barely made out two dark

figures in the midst of the gale. Ryan returned his gaze to Storm. "Sorry

'bout this," he whispered and raised his hand into the wind. Electric blue

streaks shot through the air and enveloped Storm's figure. All snow, hail,

and wind came to an abrupt halt. Anthony pulled himself back up and

wasted no time asking questions. He shot forward and scooped Andie

out of the snow, then turned back to the mansion. "Jean!" Ryan yelled to

Anthony. "Get Jean to come to the roof!" Anthony nodded and ran as fast

as possible. Ryan reached up another hand to generate more control.

Suddenly a burning pain shot through his midsection and sent him onto

his back. He slid across the icy ground into the brick wall knocking his

head. His vision went black.