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A Brief Reunion

When Noah opened his eyes, John had an even funnier look of confusion on his face. He couldn't help but chuckle as the fire mutant raised his voice slightly. "What? Are you saying you can sense your Dad or something?"

"Well he's a psychic mutant. Very weak powers, the most he can do is scratch the surface so he can tell if people are lying." John was nodding.

"So that means you can sense him?"

"Well yeah, kind of. Since my mind is the one he's the most accustomed to probing, we've developed a…well link to each other I guess you could say. I can tell whether or not he's near by because I feel him in my head."

John looked off for a minute before speaking, "Yeah I guess that makes sense."

"He's still about 20 minutes away. Would you like to meet him?"

"Sure?" John didn't feel like it but he could use the distraction.

"You'll like him, he's fun." Noah smirked before lying back down for a moment. "I'm going to rest for a bit until he gets here though."

"Oh, OK." John said before picking his book up again. The two boys sat in silence, each in his own world for a while. In between pages, John looked up and realized that Noah had dozed off. He took the opportunity to steal glances at his roommate. It was obvious that he worked out, but he wasn't overly muscular either. What was it about this guy that intrigued him and invaded his thoughts? The fire mutant couldn't quite place it.

After further reading and admiring Noah's sleeping form, Noah began to stir and wake up from his nap.

"Ten more minutes Dad," Noah mumbled.

John snorted in amusement, thinking it was the other boy just talking in his sleep until the knock came.

"Is he still asleep?" George asked John as he walked in the room. He was taller than Noah with black curly hair. The two of them looked strikingly similar.

"Uh- yeah. I-" John moved to get up. The man acted like he knew him and it was throwing him off. "How did you-"

"Professor Xavier met me at the door and pointed me in the right direction. And…Oh right," the man stepped over and held out his hand like his son always did. "I'm George, Noah's father."

"I'm John," he shook his hand.

"Nice to meet you John. You don't have to get up," George returned his eyes to his son.

"He's real tired from a training session earlier. Do you know how long it takes for him to re-charge after he lets out a big burst?" John relaxed, feeling more comfortable around the man already.

"Was anybody hurt?" John shook his head. "Good. Usually it's not long for him to recharge. We should let him sleep for a bit more and don't worry, there could be a tornado outside and he'd sleep right through it." George looked down at John's book and smirked, "However, we might want to leave for a bit."

John looked down to see the book he had let drop from his hands when had moved to get up. It had pages sticking up and it wasn't quite touching the bed as if it had been falling and then stopped. "Yeah, I guess." John muttered as he got up and left the room with the older man. "You want something to eat or drink while we wait?"

"Yeah I-," he paused for a moment and blinked, "Actually, I think I'll go talk to Professor Xavier. He says he'd like to talk to me about Noah's session today."

"Alright. I'll be down in the kitchen or the Rec room if you finish and Noah's still asleep."

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Noah woke to an empty room. "Oh I needed that." He said to himself. He closed his eyes and smiled as he envisioned his father talking with the Professor in his study. He stretched his way out of bed and made his way to the office.

He raised his hand to knock but before he could, "Come in Noah." The Professor smiled as the boy entered, "We've just finished discussing tuition, courses, and the power training."

"Noah he says he thinks you're a Class 4 and he told me about his theories." George looked excited and concerned. "He's also just helped me understand my own powers a bit more, but you like it here right? That's what really matters."

Noah smiled. "I love it here. I'm very excited to begin classes."

George smiled at the sight of his son's happiness.

"Good," the Professor said, "You'll start classes on Monday. Here's your class schedule. I'm sure John will gladly show you where all the rooms are." The Professor handed Noah a piece of paper before smiling. "I've prepared a guest room for you Mr. Grayson so you can stay through tomorrow, if you like."

"Thank you Professor but that won't be necessary. I'm afraid I have a flight later this evening." George responded.

"Well just let one of the other teachers know when you need to leave and they'll drive you to the airport."

"Thank you Professor, that's quite kind of you." George said with a smile while shaking Xavier's hand. He then stood and walked out with Noah. "Did you get some good rest?"

"Yup, although now I'm starving! What about you?" Noah's smile was huge. He loved his father but he didn't get to see him all that often.

"How about I take you, John, and one of those teachers out to dinner?"

"Sure!" Noah said with a smile. "I'll meet you down by the front door." He said before running off.

George chuckled to himself as he watched his son run off. "Always gonna be my little boy."

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Storm, John, Noah, and George were sitting in a nice restaurant in the small town near the mansion, the ride over was mostly comprised of Storm and George chatting about the politics of mutant rights while Noah and John sat in silence. Noah was smiling while Storm and John were laughing hysterically at a joke his father had told so many times that he himself could completely re-tell it to others with the same reaction.

"Didn't you think that was funny Noah?" Storm asked.

"I've heard that one a million times." Noah said with a smile. Sure his dad was somewhat predictable, but he loved that reliability.

"I see. If you'll excuse me, I need to use the restroom." She made to get to her feet and as she did George and Noah automatically stood up as she left. Noah shot John a look that made him scramble to his feet. "Well isn't that sweet." She said before making her way to the restroom.

As they began to sit again John looked to Noah and smirked an apology. "It's fine." He mouthed in return.

"So John," George's voice was just like Noah's in that it didn't quite match his body. It was much bigger than you'd think it would be. "Tell me what you think of my boy here."

"Dad!" Noah proclaimed, "Don't even think about it!"

"About what?" John asked.

"He was probing you. Don't answer anything." John stiffened slightly. "Don't freak out either, then he can worm his way in. Just remain calm." John smirked at the playful tone in Noah's voice and let out a breath.

"Noah, why are you spoiling all my fun?" George asked with a smile.

"Because, Father, we discussed how you weren't going to probe my friends anymore." Noah jabbed George in the side playfully when he said 'father'.

"Are you guys always like this?" John asked.

"Yes." The Grayson's responded simultaneously.

"Well Noah?" John smirked, more than content to join George in a bit of fun. "What do you think of me?"

Noah smiled and said "I'm glad to have you as my friend." John smiled as he received an adequate response.

"Nice try John, but he's been my son long enough that he knows the difference between lying, leaving things out, and giving a diplomatic answer that pleases everyone."

Noah intentionally gave gigantic smile. "I see how it is." John smirked.

Storm came back to the table just in time for the waiter to come by and collect the check that he'd dropped off a while back. There was some more banter and laughter before George announced that it was time for him to go. The four of them decided that they would see him off to the airport before heading home. The ride there consisted of more political talks between the adults and some hushed conversation about Noah's class schedule from the two young men. When they arrived at the drop-off, Storm and John said their 'good-byes' and 'nice to have met yous' before letting Noah and George have a moment alone.

"Ya know the professor has some high hopes for you Noah." George said without looking at his son.

"I know." Noah responded without looking as well.

"I do too Noah." He looked to his son as he said this.

"I know." The smile on Noah's face made him kind of glow.

They hugged tightly before George broke their hug by saying something that slightly startled Noah. "Be good to this one Noah."

"Daddy, he's just a friend right now. Getting into a relationship with my roommate isn't a good idea, not to mention I've only known him for a day and a half." He chuckled at that last part. "Now go home and give Paula and Tuesday my love."

The two hugged again before kissing each other on the check and heading their separate ways.

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Author Notes: Another big thank you to Spiras Stargate for helping me smooth out another chapter. I'd be lost without you dear!