NO CRYING MATTER

Damage Control

Part: Seventeen

Author: Jacey

Rating: PG13 - R

Disclaimer: Krit, Syl, Max Alec, and known characters belong to James Cameron, Chuck Eglee, and FOX. The names of Jondy and Zane also belong to them, but their personalities and characters belong to me. The story idea belongs to me, along with any additional ideas.

A/N: I generally write M/L fics, (even though now I'm a total M/A shipper) but Lexie got me obsessed with Krit and Syl and I made myself obsessed with Jondy and Zane...The title of this fic, is alllll Lexie's idea :D.

Dedication: For Lexie and Ash who made me realise that there's more to DA than there seems, and that the other X5's are just as interesting, if not more so than the main characters. SO, for Lexie and Ash. May you both find your own Krit's. :) (btw - save me one ;) )

Characters: I modeled the character of Jondy, mainly off Lexie ;) A/N: Every third part (i.e. Part's: 3, 6, 9, 12, etc..) will be a P.O.V chapter.

Terminal City, Seattle, Washington, USA

Rai walked into the control room at Terminal City, to find Lex still underneath the desk, that she'd been under 3 hours previously.

Rai looked at her, cleared her throat, and then sat down. Five minutes later, Lex still hadn't acknowledged Rai's presence, and she was getting bored. 'Hey, Lex!' she said loudly.

'Huh! What? Rai! When did you come in?' Lex said in surprise.

'Oh,' said Rai, looking at her watch, 'Only like FIVE WHOLE MINUTES AGO!'

'Huh. Didn't notice you' muttered Lex, turning back to the wires that she was fiddling with.

'No duh.' muttered Rai to herself, then looked at Lex again, 'Hon, you okay? You seem a little upset.'

'I'm fine' said Lex shortly, and then stood up from under the desk and marched towards the door of the control room.

Rai stood up and followed, 'Lexie, come on, It's me, Rai, you can tell me anything...'

'Kay,' muttered Lex, 'Well it all started when my whitelighter asked me too...'

'LEX!' yelled Rai, 'Come on sis, be serious...'

'Fine.' Said Lex. 'You want to know what's going on? Then I'll tell you. I want to be the one having a baby! It SHOULD be me! I'm older, it's my turn... I just want a baby. I already lost my two babies... I want my babies back, and I can't..' Lex wailed, drawing some strange looks form other people in the room.

Rai put her arm around her, and drew her out of the room, and quietly whispered to her, 'Honey, why didn't you tell me?'

Lex sniffed, 'Cause you've been so happy. You have Trey, and you guys are thinking about kids, and I didn't want to ruin it for you...'

Rai smiled at her, 'Lex, honey, you could never ruin anything for me, by telling me something. I'm your sister, that's what I'm here for.

Lex sighed, 'I know... but it's just that I hate how things always seem to go wrong for me..'

Rai smiled gently at her, 'Lexie, hon, I think that its not just you. We're transgenics. We were never made to live in this world, and we cope the best way we can. And things are only just starting to go right for us... Even if we have to get through the rough patches first, I think that we're all getting a second chance. Max and Alec are having a baby, so are Jondy and Zane. And it'll happen for you and Tawny too. We just have to be patient.'

Lex sniffed again, and sighed, 'Yeah. I guess. Thanks Rai.' And she smiled.

Rai laughed, 'That's what I'm here for!'

A young girl, probably an X-6, ran up to the two girl. 'Mam. Reporting in from Commander Max, Mam.'

Rai smiled at her, 'Honey, what did we discuss about the 'Mam' and 'reporting?' 'Sorry, uh, Rai...' said the girl, giving her a half smile.

Lex knelt down in front of the girl, 'How old are you honey?'

'5 Mam.. I mean, uh...?' stuttered the young girl.

'My name's Lex. You can call me Lexie if you like.' Said Lex gently to the girl.

Rai smiled, Lex usually only let her sibling's call her Lexie.. Maybe it'd do her some good to open up to a young child... Rai concentrated on the conversation that Lex was having with the young girl, again.

'So, do you have a name honey?' asked Lex.

'No, Lexie.' Said the girl smiling at her. 'They're naming people down in the hall, but it's not my turn yet.'

Lex smiled at her, 'Would you like me to help you choose a name?'

'Yes!' said the girl, 'I mean, uh, yes please?'