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In His Mind

Famine looked around, confused by his surroundings. Why he was standing in the middle of an open field, he'd never know. More importantly, how he got there.

He saw someone standing on the other side of the field. He began to storm towards the person, recognizing the woman that had knocked him over.

Very calmly, she watched him. When he was closer, she spoke. "You're wondering where you are. And why you're here. So, I'll tell you." Famine stopped mid-step and watched her with unwavering eyes..

"You're in your own mind. I brought you here, because, I want to show you something." She looked at him with her dark chestnut eyes. "Do you remember me?" She asked slowly.

Famine gave her a weird look. "Should I remember you?!" He retorted.

Danielle bent down, so she was on her knees. "I don't know. Let's check." She put a hand on the ground and seemed to pull from the ground, a pink ball of light.

She stood up and looked at the pink ball of light floating a few millimetres above her open palm. "You ready for this?"

Famine just looked at her. "Huh?"

Suddenly the ball went shooting towards Famine. He jerked his head back when the ball got close. Then it seemed to stretch open before him. He gazed at it like in a trance as the ball seemed to envelope itself around him.

Alex walked down the hall, tapping his fingers along the wall. He seemed off in his own world as he turned the corner only to run into someone.

The person he ran into dropped the notebooks in her hands, and loose leaf sheet papers scattered everywhere.

Alex inhaled sharply. "Oh! I'm so sorry! Let me help!"

He started gathering the sheets of paper. He looked at the Asian beauty who was gathering her things. "No. It's all my fault. I'm a bit clumsy."

Alex watched as her black hair fell into her face. He watched as she brushed her slender fingers against her cheek to tuck the strands of hair behind her ear. He felt his cheeks turn warm when she looked up at him with dark brown eyes, a small twinkle of amusement in them.

Alex shook his head and picked up the rest of her papers. "No. No. It's my fault entirely. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going....um...." He trailed off as he realized he didn't know her name.

She smiled warmly. "Danielle. Danielle Moonstar."

Alex stood up and helped her up. He handed her his papers. "I'm Alex Summers." He grinned.

Danielle tilted her head and smiled curiously. "Are you Scott Summers brother?"

Alex stood up straighter and smiled proudly. "Yup! Younger brother to be exact. I've been here a few times, but I live in Hawaii. Never seen you around before. You new?"

Danielle nodded. "Yah I am."

Alex grinned. "Well, if you ever need help or want a tour of the city, I can... I don't know.... show you around?" He said hopefully.

Danielle nodded and smiled. "I'd like that."

Danielle was looking at Famine when he blinked and the memory faded away. "Still don't know who I am?" She asked slowly.

Famine looked away. "I'm sorry if you think I'm this Alex guy." He said slowly.

Danielle glared at him but it softened. He had apologized. That was a definite start. "Well, I'll just have to find him, won't I?"

Alex and Danielle entered the kitchen. They looked at the three girls with their heads together, like they were plotting something.

Alex rolled his eyes. "Girls." He mumbled, then flushed red, when Danielle shot a glare at him.

"Hey! What's that supposed to mean?" Danielle huffed.

Alex put his fingers together and looked down. "Nothing....."

Danielle rolled her eyes. The other girls left the kitchen, still whispering in anxious tones. Danielle looked at Alex. "What? You think we're psychotic or something?"

Alex shook his head. "No..."

Danielle gave him a cool look. "Then what?"

Alex grinned mischievously. "Well.... It's just so typical for girls to be plotting against each other. I mean, it's what you guys do best."

Alex looked up in time to see Danielle turn her glass of water which she had just finished filling up, to splash it in his face.

Danielle began laughing and Alex glared at her. "Oh, come on man! That was not cool!"

Danielle continued to laugh, while pointing a finger at him. Alex growled and Danielle let out a tiny squeak before turning to run out of the room, Alex hot on her heels, with a smile of amusement on his face.

Famine sunk onto his knees slowly once the memory left him. "No.... Please..." He whispered. He looked at the ground then glared up at her. "Go away!" He yelled.

Danielle bent over and pulled out another memory. "Sorry, you feel that way but we're just getting started."

Alex tugged on Danielle's elbow. "Come on! Let's dance!"

Danielle's cheeks turned red. "What?! No! No, no, no, no.... No! I hate dancing! I can't dance."

Alex shook his head, a pleading look in his eye. "Oh come on. It's easy enough. I'll teach you."

He pulled her out onto the dance floor and took her waist in one hand and her hand in the other. Danielle looked around for a second before resting her one hand on his shoulder.

They began to sway with the music slightly, other couples coming out to join them. Alex grinned when he noticed the smile on Danielle's face. "Having fun yet?"

Danielle gave him a smile. "Maybe. I'll tell you when I am."

They danced for another few minutes before Kitty came bouncing up to them. "Hey! Jean's tossing the flowers!" She grabbed Danielle's arm and dragged her away.

Danielle winked at Alex. "Aw! Just when I was having fun!" She teased.

FLASH

Alex knocked on Danielle's bedroom door softly.

Danielle was inside styling the last few bits of hair. "Just a minute." She smiled as she knew who was at the door.

A minute later she put down her hair roller, and spun around, trying to examine the back of her hair. "Perfect." She whispered to herself. She quickly made sure her long blue dress wasn't wrinkled and that her jewellery was fastened properly.

When she was satisfied with how she looked she opened the door to see Alex standing before her. "Hello gorgeous." He pulled out from behind his back a bouquet of flowers. "For you, my lady."

Danielle smiled at him. "Thank you, kind gentleman." She went back in her room and got out a vase. She filled it with water and put it on her dresser. She turned to see Alex leaning against her door frame, gazing at her in wonder.

She giggled slightly, a cute smile playing on her lips. "What?"

Alex shook his head, as though bringing himself out of a daydream. "Um... Nothing. Come on, let's go."

She linked her arm with him and they left her room, a smile still on her face.

FLASH

Danielle had her hand in Alex's hand when they left the restaurant. Dinner had been excellent and they had done a little dancing after their meal before Alex paid the bill and they left.

Alex opened her side of the car door and closed it after her, before going over to the drivers side and getting in.

Once he was in he turned to look at Danielle. She was looking straight ahead but she soon noticed he was gazing at her and she turned to look at him, smiling slightly. "What?"

Alex didn't say anything as he leaned in and gently placed his lips on hers. His hand found its way to her face as he stroked her cheek softly.

Danielle smiled against his lips. The kiss itself didn't last long, but it made Danielle feel as though she'd be happy forever.

When Alex pulled back he was still grinning. "Nothing." He started up the car and they left the parking lot.

Famine had his face pressed into his knees and was shaking uncontrollably. "Why? Why are you doing this? Please... Just leave." He looked up at her, when he felt something wet land on his leg.

He put a hand on his cheek and realized it was coming from him. Am I bleeding? He pulled his hand back to find water all over his fingers. "What... What's wrong with me?" He whispered hoarsely.

Danielle was kneeling right in front of him. "You're crying." She half stated, half observed.

Famine looked at her face. "Go away." He sounded weak.

Danielle put her hand to the ground. "Just one more."

Alex rammed in Scott and they both laid on the ground. Alex and Scott stood up. Jean, Yuriko and Danielle did too, being the only ones left conscious.

Stryfe sighed and rolled his eyes taking his gun out. Alex jumped in front of Scott. "I won't let you take my brother!"

Stryfe sighed in exasperation. "Why do you think I want Cyclops? I want you Famine!"

Alex felt his face drain. Stryfe burst out laughing at the sight of his face. "Now let's get a move on. Our master is waiting." He shot the gun.

It hit Alex right in the chest, who didn't have time to dodge. Danielle let out a loud scream as Alex dropped to the ground, his body shaking and convulsing.

Scott turned angrily to Stryfe, who was about to teleport away. "No!" He ran and jumped on Stryfe, knocking him over onto the ground. "You bastard!"

Danielle kneeled next to Alex. "No! Don't leave me!" She screamed. Alex let out a loud yelp of pain and everyone turned to look at him just as he disappeared.

Scott rammed his fist into Stryfe. "Bring him back! Bring my brother back!"

Stryfe chuckled as he used his telekinetic's to send Scott flying away. He stood up and teleported away, laughing evilly all the while. "Apocalypse is coming!" He cackled and disappeared.

Danielle had tears running down her face. No! Alex! Come back!

Famine wrapped his arms around his side and let out a disgruntled noise. "This pain...." He muttered. "Why won't it leave?" He asked Danielle.

Danielle put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't fight it. That's what makes it hurt. Just let go, and it'll be gone." She stood up. "Trust me on this one thing Famine." She hated having to call him Famine but she knew it was the last time she would. She soon faded away, leaving nothing behind but her words echoing in his mind. Famine let out a loud yell, and decided to take her advice.

AN: I'm not going to lie, I had fun writing out these memories :)