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An hour later, the girls sat in their room, bags packed, waiting for their uncle to pick them up.
(A/N: Guess who the uncle is)
Sammy was crying softly in Sarah's arms, while Marissa had her chin in her hands. Their mother was dead. But they were willing to follow one last order for her: Find their father. But the problem was, how could this Xavier find him? All their lives, they believed that he was dead ever since Sarah went missing as a baby.
"Okay, we've got three choices. 1: We wait for then end of our lives to come. 2: We got to this school, find our father, if he really is alive, and live happily ever after. Or 3: We go to Kentucky, get jobs as waitresses, and when we get enough money, we'll buy the restaurant," said Sarah
Sammy and Marissa looked at their sister weird. Sarah was known to add a bit of humor in a serious situation, and they still sometimes didn't get a word she says.
"I don't know why you said that last one, but I vote for number two," said Sammy wiping tears from her eyes.
"Ditto," said Marissa.
"Then it's settled. Get your bags. We've got a bus to catch," said Sarah
"But Sarah, what about the police? They're staying here until Uncle Will comes,"
"Oops"
"Don't worry. I'm on it,"
"How?"
Marissa just smiled. Sammy grew wide-eyed in realization.
"Oh no. No way! NO WAY!" she said. "The last time you burnt down something, it almost sent Christmas into flames,"
"At least I saved the tree," grinned Marissa.
Silently, the girls snuck down the stairs. Sarah, with her keen eyesight, looked out the window. 2 policemen were greeting a man with rectangular glasses and a briefcase. That could only mean one thing.
"Willy's here," she said.
"Crud. What do we do?" asked Sammy.
"Follow me,"
Sarah jumped over the banister, and ran silently to the kitchen. Sammy floated down, while Marissa raced with her. They went outside and stood back.
"Do your thing Marissa," said Sarah.
"Okay." Sighed Marissa
Sarah picked up Sammy like she would hold a two year old, and stood back a few feet. Marissa held up her hands and closed her eyes. 30 seconds later, flames started to form out of her hands.
"It's working!" cried Sammy.
Marissa could feel the heat on her hands as it stretched to the roof of the house. Suddenly it burst into flames. They could hear the police shouting to call the fire department.
"Yes!" they all cried.
"All right. Now come on. The bus leaves in 10 minutes!" cried Marissa
They all grabbed their duffel bags and ran away from the burning house. They dodged fences, pushed people out of their way. Finally the got to the bus stop before the bus could pull away.
"Wait!" cried Sarah.
The driver heard them and opened the doors. Taking breaths of relief, the girls got on.
"How long is it to Westchester sir?" asked Marissa as she sat down.
"No talking to the driver please," said the driver ignoring Marissa.
Marissa slumped in her seat and folded her arms.
"He's got to be kidding me," she grumbled.
"It's one hour to get there," said a man behind them in answer to Marissa's question.
"Hey, thanks man,"
The girls sat in their seats as the bus started to move. Sammy sat in Marissa's lap and Sarah looked out the window listening to Evanescence on her CD player. 30 minutes passed by, and Sammy fell asleep resting her head on Sarah's shoulder. Sarah fell asleep too leaving her music on as it started to rain. Water drops pelted the window hard, and the sky darkened. It was still raining, when it was time for the sisters to get off.
"Westchester," yelled the driver as he opened the door.
His yell woke up Sarah and Sammy, as Marissa got their bags. They went out into the pouring rain going to a sheltered bus stop to dry.
"Now what do we do?" yawned Sammy still tired from her dreamless sleep.
"There's a phone-booth over there. I'll look and see if I can find the number to the school. You guys go inside and get something to eat. Right around now, I think its dinner." Said Sarah
"Do you need change?" asked Marissa digging into her pocket
"No, I got my celly,"
As Marissa and Sammy, Sarah went to the phone booth and looked through the yellow pages. She found Xavier's school for the gifted, and dialed the number on her cell phone. Luckily, the storm wasn't that bad and it didn't cancel her call. A woman answered the phone.
"Hello, Xavier's school for the gifted, how may I help you?" she asked.
"Yeah hi. Listen, my name is Sarah McMay. I have two younger sisters named Marissa and Sammy. Our mother told us to come to your school, but I can't drive yet, and it's pouring outside. I need help. Please send someone to pick us up," Sarah said professionally.
"Where are you at?"
"We'll be in a McDonalds for shelter at 1st avenue,"
"Stay there. Don't go anywhere else. Someone we'll be there to pick you up. He'll be wearing red sunglasses. Can you wait 20 minutes?"
"Yes. Thanks,"
Sarah hung up and ran to the restaurant where her dripping wet sisters were in line.
"They're gonna send someone here. He'll be here in 20 minutes," she explained.
"Good. Because 'The Parent Trap' is gonna come on once we get there." said Marissa
As soon as they got their food and sat down, they were quiet as they ate their food. Marissa continuously drank her large Dr. Pepper. Sarah kept pouring salt on her fries, and Sammy was still chewing on her first bite of double cheeseburger.
"Oh come on. I hate this!" griped Sarah.
"I know." Said Sammy still chewing.
"Swallow kiddo,"
Sammy swallowed her food, and sighed. They were still sad for their mother.
"Excuse me," said a voice.
The girls looked up. There was a guy with an umbrella in his hand and red sunglasses.
"Are you the McMay's?" he asked
"Yeah," answered Marissa
"I'm Scott Summers. I'm from the school. I'm here to pick you up. So let's get your bags, and we can get you there,"
The girls followed Mr. Summers to a black car, and got in. Mr. Summers put on the heater to keep them warm.
"So what grade are you guys in?" he asked
"Sarah's a freshman, I'm in 8th, and Sammy's in 6th grade," explained Marissa
"Ah. So what do you guys like to do?"
"I like to martial arts," answered Sarah
"Really? What belt do you have?"
"Black,"
"Cool. We could use someone like you on the X-men,"
"Cool! What's that?" asked Sammy
Mr. Summers laughed a bit
"It's a little group that the staff is. Let me ask you something: Ever heard what happened at Liberty Island?" he asked
"Ooh! I did a report on what happened there a few months ago! There was possibly a mutant attack. It happened during the U.N. Summet!" cried Marissa
"That's right. We were there. We were saving one of our students. Well...actually one of us saved her."
"What happened?"
"Well, the guy who saved her was named Logan. The girl is named Rouge. This guy named Magneto was using her mutation and trying to mutate the world leaders,"
"That's freaky. What happened to Rouge and Logan?" asked Sammy
"Rouge is with us, and Logan is up in Canada at Alkali Lake looking for something,"
"What?" asked Sarah
"Logan can't remember anything past 15 years. But let me warn ya: If he ever comes back, never get on his bad side."
"Oh. He and Sarah should get together sometime," joked Sammy
"Shut-up!" griped Sarah
Mr. Summers chuckled
"Here we are." He announced as they pulled into the garage
The girls got out, took their bags and followed Mr. Summers inside. It was a Victorian style inside, and very warm which was very comforting. They went upstairs, and Mr. Summers knocked on the door.
"Yes, come on in," said a voice inside.
Mr. Summers opened the door, and inside was a bald man in a black suit on a wheelchair.
"Welcome Sarah, Marissa, and Samantha McMay. I'm Professor Charles Xavier." He said.
"Actually, I don't mean to be rude or anything, but I liked to be called..." Sammy started.
"Sammy. Yes."
Sammy stood still for a moment.
"You read people's..." Sarah started
"Minds. Surprising isn't it?"
"Got that right," said Marissa
"Have a seat please,"
The girls sat down, dripping wet still, making the seat wet.
"Scott, can you please get these young ladies some blankets. And maybe some hot chocolate would be nice," ordered the Professor
Scott left the room, leaving the girls with the Professor.
"Now, first off, I am sorry about your mother. She was a wonderful woman." Apologized the Professor
"You knew her?" asked Marissa
"Yes. She was hoping to send you here when the time was right. She wanted to when Sarah was just 3 years old because of her mutation, but I see that Sarah's turned out right. Especially with a black belt in Karate."
"Wait, how did you...Oh never mind," said Sarah
The Professor chuckled.
"Now, I understand that only Marissa and Sarah take Reading and English in one period. Only Sammy takes it separate. Yes...I'll have to make a note of that. Now which electives do you take?"
"Well, we all take choir," answered Sammy
"In that case, I'll see to it that you have the same class together. Unfortunately, you won't be starting tomorrow. We'll be going on a field trip to the museum. You came here just in time, I might say. I'll get Storm to get your schedules ready by tomorrow though. She'll be your Science and History teacher."
"Sweet,"
Mr. Summers came in with three mugs, and a woman with red short hair came in levitating 3 blankets.
"Cool! You're telekinetic too?" Sammy asked her
"I also have some telepathic ability," the woman said with a smile. "I'm Jean Grey. I'll be your Reading and English teacher. I'm also the school's physician."
Jean gave the blankets to the girls, and they drank up the hot chocolate.
"I suppose you've already eaten and I think you'd like to get some rest. Jean, can you please show these girls to their room please?"
Jean nodded and, while levitating the girls stuff, showed them to their room. It was three beds separate, a dresser, a large window with a seat, and a desk.
"I'll see you tomorrow. Good night." Said Jean with a smile.
Sammy plopped down on the bed, and fell asleep, the blanket still on her. Marissa was already dry, and unpacked everything, while Sarah took a shower. This was the start of a new life.