Disclaimer: It's in it's entirety in chapter number one.
Authors note: Oh dear lord, I am slacking to a whole new degree, I hate writers like me! I apologise now to everyone who has been following this.
I have my excuses, as shallow as they are. I have got a new job - yay me, so now working full time, and trying to adjust! Also my life has been very hectic as of late, what with the job situation and also my personal life - never thought i'd have so little time in a day -but I've had some lovely reviews, and for those wonderful reviewers - I have a couple of chapters here for you...
CHAPTER TEN
Charles Xavier sat in his study contemplating – he was touched beyond all words that the team had decided to name themselves after him, he felt an unbelievable sense of honour that these people cared about him so deeply.
Now Charles had the hard choice of choosing a leader for his team, and also a second in command.
He had started a file on each of the members of the team, deciding to keep records on everyone, so that if anything should happen to him, whoever took over would have everything they needed to know.
First was James Logan, he was a private detective, a mutant with incredible powers, he could heal himself incredibly fast, he had enhanced senses and agility and was an incredible fighter with bone claws, he was a very strong candidate for team leader.
Next was Scott Summers, he was the youngest recruit and yet had a great maturity, he looked an acted much older than his nineteen years, he held an incredible amount of power, he was also intelligent and sensible he was able to keep a calm controlled manner and a cool head – something that Logan couldn't do.
Hank McCoy was next, he was a genius, incredibly strong and agile a real powerhouse, he had the appearance of a monster and the mannerisms of a gentleman, whilst he was an incredible asset, he was more suited to the role of doctor and scientist and not Team Leader.
Ororo Munroe, she was intelligent, peaceful incredibly controlled and held an astonishing power, she was beautiful and strong, but Charles was unsure if she had what it took to be a leader, he felt that she was more concerned with Peace than leadership.
Jean Grey was last, she was beautiful, intelligent, witty and caring. She also had a phenomenal power and a good mind, but again Charles didn't see her in the role of team leader, she was an amazing asset but she was more suited to many roles and not confined to one.
Charles had narrowed his list down to three and now he had to narrow it down to two.
Meanwhile Scott and Jean were sitting in Scott's room on his bed and talking quietly.
"So you and Ororo got on really well." Scott said.
"Yeah it's nice to have another woman around, and she's so beautiful, she reminds me of a princess, no wonder she was worshipped as a goddess." Jean said wistfully.
"She is certainly an exotic beauty – but you Jean, you're in a class of your own." Scott said staring at her.
Jean blushed bright red and smiled widely.
"You're too nice to me Scott." Jean said playfully swatting his arm.
"I could never be too nice to you Jean, it isn't possible – it's just what you deserve." Scott said, he knew that he was laying it on a bit thick, but he was saying things that he genuinely felt, for what would be the point of lying to a telepath?
"You're an incredible person – you know that right?" Jean asked laying a gentle hand on Scott's face.
"Thanks." Scott said blushing slightly himself.
"I really think that the Professor should choose you for the team leader." Jean said honestly, taking Scott's hand in her own.
"He won't do that, he'll choose someone like Logan." Scott said with a shrug.
Jean looked at Scott wondering what he was thinking.
If only he would choose me, I'd be such a good team leader, I would try the hardest I could for the team, I'd do anything for Charles – just to repay him. Scott's thoughts rushed into Jean's mind.
Jean's eyes widened.
Oh my god, how am I reading his thoughts? – I thought I had control now Jean thought panicked and she saw Scott's head shoot up and he looked at her sharply.
What the hell is going on? I can hear Jean's thoughts! Scott thought panicked.
"What you can hear my thoughts?" Jean asked aloud, shocked.
"Yeah, and you can hear mine?" Scott asked although he knew the answer.
"This has never happened before." Jean said seriously.
"We'd better go to the professor." Jean said and the two quickly went in search of their mentor.
When Jean and Scott found the Professor they found him in the living room with the rest of the team.
"Jean, Scott – I was about to summon you, I have made my decision." Charles stated.
We'll tell him after he's made his announcement. Jean sent to Scott.
Ok Scott sent back.
Jean and Scott smiled and sat down on the sofa.
"I wish to tell you that this was a hard decision for me, and I think that it would be best if this was not to be just my decision, I have narrowed it down to three people, and all of us will choose one team leader and one deputy." Charles stated.
"Alright, well. Jean – I think that whilst you are intelligent and powerful, you would be better in many different situations, not just assigned to one – so it is not going to be you." Charles stated as gently as he could, Jean smiled looking a little relieved.
"Thank you Professor and I must say it is a relief, I'm not a team leader, just a team player." Jean said with a grin, Scott scoffed and Jean grinned slapping him lightly.
"Next is Hank – Hank you are an incredible doctor and scientist and I think that you would be needed more in those job roles." Charles stated.
"That is fine, thank-you Professor for the kind words." Hank said with a pleasant smile, he hadn't wanted to be a team leader.
"Well we all need to decide now who should be team leader and deputy out of Scott, Ororo and Logan." Charles said.
"Well I can make it a little easier for ya Chuck, I'm barely a team player let alone a damn leader – thanks for considering me but I ain't cut out for all that fancy stuff, I've got everyone's back that's all we need to know." Logan said.
"Professor, I wish to thank you for the honour of even contemplating me for the role, but I would much prefer to be the deputy – I am new to this team and I also think that Scott would make an admirable leader, he is of a noble heart and courageous soul." Ororo stated earnestly.
"Then it has been decided, Scott you are to be the leader of the X-men and Ororo you shall be deputy. Thank you all for the maturity in which you handled this decision, I know that you shall all be the most admired band of hero's this world has ever seen." Charles said proudly.
Everyone soon left the living room to retire for the night, Jean and Scott stayed behind to talk to the professor however.
"What can I do for you both?" Charles asked sensing the two youngest members' apprehension.
"Professor, earlier Scott and I were talking, Scott went quiet and I was wondering what he was thinking, and then suddenly I could hear his thoughts, I was startled because I haven't been in anyone's mind without asking permission for a long time now, but the strangest thing happened, something that has never happened before, Scott could also hear my thoughts." Jean said in a rush.
Professor Xavier listened intently, when she was done talking he wore a huge grin on his face.
"Jean my dear, you are far more powerful than I had imagined, what you are describing is a mental link, your mind and Scott's mind is linked – it shall stay that way forever unless one of you decides to break it – but when that happens it is very hard, to the point of impossible to recreate that link." Charles explained, he had shared a link with Erik at one time.
"So this link – what does it do?" Jean asked.
"You can only link with a compatible mind to your own, only someone you share a strong bond with." Charles said and saw the pair blush.
"The link enables you to always contact that person immediately and you can sense when they are in trouble, almost like the bond that twins share." Charles explained.
"Well I like the idea of that – I think that, that is kinda cool." Jean said with a smile.
"Yeah it is." Scott said with a smile and took Jean's hand.
"Thanks for your help professor." Jean said with a smile.
"Yeah and thanks, for – you know." Scott said with a bashful smile.
"You are both most welcome. Good night." Charles said gently.
"Goodnight." The pair said and left the room hand in hand.
There you go, hope that you all enjoyed, I promise I'll try and be more frequent with the updates - i have also been working on some other stories, but they are all on paper and won't be put onto the computer until fully completed - one story focuses entirely on St.John, due to my obsession with Aaron Stanford. ;) Please review xx