A/N: I can't really say much except, thanx for the support and brace yourselves for a little surprise.
Disclaimer: 'Disclaim' is the key word.
"Welcome to the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Jadaiuss," Jean announced when they stepped out of the jet after the others.
Jadaiuss looked around at the campus and then at the school itself, "Impressive. Very impressive."
"I thought it would delight you. Now--"
"Hey, look, sister. I never said I was delighted. I just said I was awed. Whoever built this place must be very rich."
"And so you are right, young lady," the Professor's voice said as he wheeled up.
"Savage, I would like you to meet our mentor and founder of this place," introduced Jean. "Professor Charles Xavier. He's the one who asked us to find you. He's primary teacher and a brilliant telepath."
"I see you are quite a powerful telepath yourself, Savage."
"Jadaiuss, if you please."
"Lovely name." Turning to Jean, Xavier said, "Jean, after you get our guest settled in a room I have prepared, I'd like you, Scott, Logan, Hank, And Storm to meet me in the war room. Something urgent has come to my attention."
"Yes, Professor."
At that moment, Angel approached, "Uh, Jean, you go ahead to the briefing room. I'll show her to her room."
"You sure, Warren?"
"Oh, yes. Uh, I'll take care of everything. You-you just go ahead. No sense in wasting time on important business." As if in a hurry, Angel grabbed Savage's arm and pulled her along. "And, by the way, my codename's Angel, but you can call me Warren."
"Uh, yeah. I guessed that." And the two were gone.
"Um, correct me if I'm wrong," Scott came walking up to them. "But I think Angel has a, well, thing for Savage."
"I wouldn't be a bit surprised," laughed Jean as the three of them headed to the subbasement.
Angel and Savage
"…And this is the library." Warren blabbed as he motioned to a room. "This is the kitchen. Whenever you're hungry, this place is always open. And these stares lead to the second floor dormitories. Your room is down the hall, second to last on the left. Here, lemmie show you in," he opened the brown door to a gorgeous, feminine-fit room with a bathroom to its right. The bed lay facing the door against the middle far wall with a nightstand at its right. A tall dresser drawer stood to the left wall alongside a fairly-sized closet. "The Professor was kind enough to provide you with--"
"Ai!" Savage suddenly cried, putting her hands over her ears. Taking her hands away, she—as calmly as she could—added, "Your name should have been Talk-A-Lot. God!" Angel gave her a rather shocked and hurt look. "Look, Sweetheart," she stopped abruptly in her own surprise at what she said. She continued, nonetheless, "No offence, but could you please refrain from talking for two seconds and let me explore things for myself?"
"Oh, sure thing."
Jadaiuss wandered over to the dresser and pulled open the middle drawer. Several sets of clothes lay neatly folded there, "Um, why so many garbs?"
Warren strode to her side, "Well, you'd probably need a few extra 'cause, well--"
"What?"
"Well, the only clothing you seem to have are the ones on your back."
"So?"
"So…some would think it kinda weird to wear the same thing all the time."
"Listen, honey," She paused again in surprise. "I've worn these," she motioned to her strange outfit. "Ever since I got them. They are the first thing I ever wore and are gonna the last things I wear."
"Well, suit yourself," Warren wondered over to the nightstand where a radio sat an flicked it on. A song started.
I'll never forget
That night long ago.
When he drove me down that
Old, dusty road
After a second or two, Savage turned her head to look at him, "If I may be so bold to ask, why are you being so nice to me?"
Angel turned back to her, "That surprise you?"
"Well, for one, I attacked your team, I' know I'm not being the most pleasant guest, and I'm not using my pheromone power. What's the deal?"
"Well, I thought I should be a bit hospitable to someone who's new, here." Angel replied with his hands in his pockets.
He took me as far as I'd
Ever been
He wanted me, and
I wanted him
But I'd always been told
I shouldn't give in
"I don't think that's it."
"Does everything need an explanation?"
"In this case, yes."
"I wouldn't think so."
"That's you."
"Well, it's obvious, isn't it?"
"To me? No."
Angel walked back over to her, "You're a real challenge, you know that?"
"So?"
"Not that I hate it, or anything, but," urgh, he just couldn't wait anymore. It was now, or never. Quick as a flash he grabbed her in his arms and made all the space between their lips disappear. To his surprise, she didn't resist. At first.
I wouldn't go
That far
I didn't follow
My heart
He said he loved me
But I wasn't ready
No, I wouldn't go
That far
After what seemed like decades, Savage jerked away with a look of surprise in her chocolate eyes. And Angel's kindness look morphed into embarrassment, "Um, Warren, where the hell did that come from?"
"I…I dunno," Angel shuffled his wings a bit, not looking at her.
He was so patient
He didn't give up
With the ring
In his hand
And a heart
Full of life
Jadaiuss looked at him intently.
"You read my mind."
She smiled a bit devilishly, "How could you tell?"
"Because when someone reads my mind, I feel like my brain's shrinking."
Savage laughed, "Why didn't you just say something before?"
"Because…I didn't know what you'd say.
He asked me
Forever
I asked him
To wait
"I haven't fallen in love since--well, years. Let's just leave it at that."
After a pause, Jadaiuss said, "I hate to burst your bubble, here, Angle--I mean, Warren, but I have nothing to offer you. I'm empty. Nothing. Realize, I look about your age, but I'm a mere few days old. I mean, I don't think I'm ready for a big step. And, my duty is with Jason, and Jason alone. That's main reason why I move from place to place. I can't get caught up in all these distractions. "
Said, 'Please understand
These dreams I must chase'
Though it was a promise
I wanted to make
"I can wait. As long as it takes," Warren said hopefully.
"Warren…"
But I wouldn't go
That far
I didn't follow
My heart
I knew he loved me
But I wasn't ready
No, I wouldn't go
That far
"How can you wait so long? I'm a fighter, not a lover. My objective is to kill, and nothing else."
"But--"
"I think you should go, Angel." As Warren reluctantly turned to leave, she called after him, "Thanks for showing me around." Angle didn't respond.
After all these years,
I saw him again
He had his wife
And his family with him
He said he was proud
Of all my success
He guessed both of us
Had found happiness
Suddenly, Jadaiuss felt the urge to stop him. To keep him from leaving. Why had she told him to leave in the first place? No matter.
But I wouldn't go
That far
I didn't follow
My heart
I knew he loved me
But I wasn't ready
No, I wouldn't go
That far
"Wait!" she cried. He turned and before he knew it, Angel was again mouth-to-mouth with Savage, this time it being her doing.
Yes, I knew he loved me
But I wasn't ready
No, I wouldn't…go…
That…far.
A/N: Surprise! Bet ya'll weren't expectin' that. Want more? Review! Well, even if ya'll don't (cuz I know this is a cheesy chapt) I'll update anyway. It'll get better in the next chapt. Promise! No flames, please. I'll expect not many of you enjoying this chapt, I know. Like I said, it'll improve, big time.