It would be two more hours before Mr. Toler left his office. Storm would have used the time to rest had it not been for the nagging pumping of her heart as it beat in anticipation and fear of her mission. The act would have gone unnoticed had it not been for the reflection she caught in the mirror of an open locker as she made her way through the halls. For a moment her fear took over and she felt her muscles tense as the figure behind her closed in. "Shouldn't you be in class" the figure boomed. Although the comment was meant for the girl in front of her Storm took no chances as she made a B-line to the bathroom.
Waiting for a few moments Storm took the time to compose herself as she went over the situation at hand. She wondered exactly what it was she planned to do but could think of nothing. In any case she would have to make it into the Mr. Toler's office if she was going to prove anything. Moving quickly she made her way back into the office where with a little effort she was able to convince a student helper that had been left to manage the office alone that she had a meeting with the principal.
"I don't know" the girl said looking down at the list of scheduled meetings. "Mr. Toler didn't tell me about a 8:30 meeting". Taking a breath Storm covered her forehead in mock irritance as she prepared herself for the speech ahead. narrowing her eyes she glared at the student before her. "And what is your name". "Uh…um its Rachel" the girl stuttered taken off guard by womans sudden change in demeanor. "Well Rachel" Storm began. "This is an important meeting that can not be missed, and I have no time for waiting, or would you like me to leave right now with you left to explain why the principal's priority visitor was sent away". Storm hated being so hard on the girl but knew she had succeeded in her task when the student shook her head and offered a smiled. "I'm sorry mam" she said. "Go right in".
Moving towards the door Storm tried her best to hide her shaking hand as she opened the door to the room she never thought she would see again. She didn't realize she was holding her breath untill the sight in front of her force it from her lungs. The room hadn't changed at all since she had last been in there….
Flashback:
"The brotherhood is changing Greg" The Master said. As he paced Mr. Toler's office. His visit was unexpected, no more than a minute ago Storm had found herself being pulled into the principals arms on the couch they sat on. A part of her was relieved that the Masters sudden visit had kept him from doing more but, it was what the man was saying that frightened her. "There is talk about a mutiny amongst the ranks" he continued. "We need you back on the board".
Storm could feel Mr. Toler tense beneath her. "What do you mean" he asked. "What I mean" The master answered. "Is that we need you to return to full control of the eastern section of the brotherhood". Sighing he turned rubbing his hand on the bottom of his chin as he thought. "We'll have to draw up some documents calling you for an important job". "We also need to get a speaker to testify to your new job opportunity". Mr. Toler nodded. "I see, and what do we do with her". Ororo looked down as she felt the eyes of the two men fall upon her. Reaching over to take the girl's face into his palm The Master offered her a sickening smile. "Well it looks like we will have to make this week count".