"You sure you're up for this?"

It was another outing to Sennen, Wilson this time being accompanied by Xavier and Webber. Xavier was giving Wilson a few dirty looks when he asked if he was alright when it was clear he was getting tired.

"I'm. Fine. I'm superior and need I remind you had no problem lugging around all that metal-"

"That had shock absorbers in your legs to basically drag them. I'm just making sure you're not going to fall over."

"I'm fine."

Webber took his hand giving a pleading look.

"He's just making sure, Daddy."

Xavier's gaze softened ruffling up the child's hair.

"Alright alright. Sorry."

"Just fine… Ah here we are."

Webber was entranced immediately by the beauty of the small kingdom. The structures were nothing he had ever seen before and he couldn't help but be awestruck by the residents who had wings.

"Wow…"

"I thank both of you for coming since I don't like traveling here by myself. I just need to speak to Sabra about arranging some rescue missions. You two may do what you like. Get to know the locals."

"Alright." Xavier replied looking around for a moment before seeing Webber was already running off. "GACK! KENNY!" He broke into a run after his son. "Don't go too far!"

Webber stopped in front of a stand full of fruits, looking at them with a hungrily.

"Look at these, blueberries! Just like the ones Mom grew! Can we get some?"

"Only if you promise to not run off like that again."

"I promise!"

Xavier smoothed his hair down before looking to the person running the stand. A young man with messy blond hair and wings.

"How much for the berries?"

"3 gold coins a bag, sir."

Xavier dug into his pockets, producing the required amount.

"One bag for my little boy then."

The man smiled, taking the coins before handing a bag to Webber.

"Here you go little one."

Webber smiled eating a few of the berries.

"Thanks! These are yummy!"

"Glad to hear it, though can't take all the credit. The woman I work with grows them. Quite skilled."

"Hm… Interesting." Xavier lead Webber off swiping a few for himself. "... Come to think of it these taste just like the ones Esme grew."

Webber fell a little quiet.

"You think she's okay…?"

Xavier lowered his head a bit.

"I'm not sure… considering the last time I saw her was when we were going to see that show and…"

"Hey! You have work to do it!"

"I'm taking the night off! I'll take care of it tomorrow!"

"Xavier-!"

"I said tomorrow!"

Xavier frowned.

"We didn't exactly end on a good note. We were having a bit of a fight that day since work was hard."

Webber reached up, taking his hand, moving closer.

"I'm sure she wasn't mad the whole time. Mama always got through it somehow."

"We never came home though…" He sighed. "I hope someday I can get to her again since the portals seem to be opened now."

Webber nodded, leaning his head against his father's side. Xavier brought his arm around Webber, stroking his shoulder.

"Hey, it'll be okay. She wouldn't want us to be sad either." Webber said.

"True… Heh, she was an amazing woman though. Married a crazy Scott who was dedicated to farm life even after coming to America."

Webber chuckled.

"And tough. "DON'T TOUCH THAT POT IT'S TOO HOT!""

"HA! Oh she was not happy about that incident. Cast iron pan in hand and all."

The two laughed, remembering.

"Kenny the kitchen's too dangerous, go bug your father, please. I don't want you hurt."

"Can I go into the study?"

"Sure!"

"ESME!"

"What a woman." Xavier shook his head. "Though I wonder how she would react to the arm."

"She'd make you take the big cast iron pot off the fire then. It can't get burnt."

"Good point!" Though would she even let me touch her with it?

Webber giggled, keeping close.

"I think she'll like it though. You're extra strong with it too so you could pick up heavier stuff."

"And I do remember when we would dance with the phonograph going. She loved it when I would lift her up."

"Yeah!"

"So… maybe she will."

CRASH!

Both jumped at the sound of crashing crates, seeing a woman's cart had been knocked over, a whole load of crates filled with oranges spilling out onto the walkway.

"Oh no!" She said, trying to gather up her oranges. "We really need to get this cart fixed. This is getting ridiculous."

"I'm sorry, just keep finding we need more things repaired over this." Another woman said, helping her pick them up.

Webber darted over, scooping a few up.

"Excuse me?"

The woman looked to him, a gasp escaping her mouth.

"Y-Yes, little boy?" she asked.

Webber's eyes were wide as he looked at her before shaking his head a little.

"Y-You dropped these." He held up the oranges.

She took them, her eyes still locked on Webber.

"T-Thank you…" She still stared. "I'm… sorry but um… Have… we met before?"

Webber looked her over, recognition coming to his eyes.

"Um…" He kicked the dirt a little, a nervous look coming to his eyes. "M-Maybe… My name's Kenny."

The woman had long black hair that was hanging off her shoulder in a braid. Her skin was tan and she had long wings on her back.

Webber knew her face though.

Could it be..?

"Kenny… As in… Kenneth?"

Webber nodded.

"Yup but my friends call me Webber. Cause I like spiders a lot!"

Tears started to well up in the woman's eyes.

"Webber… Could… Could it really be…?"

She brought hand to Webber's face, cupping a cheek in her hand.

Webber felt his eye sting with tears. He dropped the oranges in his arms, bringing a hand up to her cheek, his voice quiet as he spoke.

"Mommy?"

Tears streamed down the woman's face now as she immediately brought her arms around Webber along with her wings.

"Kenny!"

Webber hugged her tightly, sobbing a little.

"It's really you, it's really you!"

She kissed his head, stroking his back.

"I'm here. I'm here. Oh, my baby."

"Mommy…"

Xavier was stunned at the sight before him. This woman… It… It was her. Different with the wings and new ears but it was her.

"Esme…?" Xavier said, moving closer.

Esme lifted her head up, opening her wings to get a better look at him. Her eyes grew wide.

"Xavier?"

He rushed over to her, kneeling in front of her.

"Y-Yeah… It's me." He looked her over, shock in his eyes. "You're here… You're…"

"Xavier…" She brought her free hand to his face. "Oh my goodness you're alive. You and Kenny, you're alive."

Xavier nodded before bringing his arms around her Webber.

"Oh Esme!"

Esme brought her wings around him, bringing her free am around him as well.

"Xavier… Oh my gosh." She kissed his cheeks, looking him over. "It's really you… Oh my goodness."

"Y-Yeah… Oh my dear Esme, I'm sorry. I should've listened to you."

"No, no, no, it's okay. It's okay." She kept close to him. "I just didn't think I'd find you here."

"How did you get here? Did you make a deal with Maxwell?"

Esme shook her head.

"After you and Kenny disappeared it got tough back home. I wasn't sure what to do and… Oh Xavier my mind went places it shouldn't have…"

"Esme…" Xavier brought his robotic hand to her cheek, wiping away her tears. "I am so sorry I did that to you."

"It's okay." She leaned into his hand. "King Sabra came to get me before I did anything but… I… I…"

"Shhh…" Xavier kissed her head. "It's okay now. It's okay."

Esme kissed his cheek, closing her eyes, keeping them close. Her husband, her son. She had them back.

Webber cuddled up to them both, nuzzling his mother.

"Mommy, you'll live with us again right? We don't have to say bye?"

"We'll have to make some arrangements but… I would love nothing more than to be with you again. Just… Heh, glad you don't mind the wings."

"Honestly we're all kind of strange now." Xavier pulled back his sleeve, showing his metallic arm.

"Ahuh, ahuh look!" Webber gave her a big grin, showing some of his teeth were pointed little fangs now. "And I can crawl up walls!"

Esme blinked, staring at the two before laughing, bringing them close.

"What a family we make."

Xavier chuckled, nuzzling her.

"I've got a lot ot stories to tell you."

"Me too! Me too!" Webber chirped.

Esme giggled, kissing his head, then kissed Xavier's cheek.

"Let's get out of the road then and I can listen to all of them."

"Please?"

Esme nodded, going to pick up one of the crates. Xavier cut in, picking it up for her.

"Allow me."

She grinned.

"Strong as ever."

"Heh, if not more."

Webber gathered up the oranges he had dropped.

"I'll help too!"

"What gentlemen I've been blessed with."

What a family I'm glad to have back.