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The snow covered the most of Magneto's property. Mystique had just entered the Magneto's office. The stone walls seemed sad and cold. There was a fire burning in on of the corners, but it wasn't enough to light up the cold room. Mystique was not able to see her master, as she spoke to him. "Sir, I don't think Lance will be coming back to us", she said, with caution in her voice.

"It wasn't very bright of your Brotherhood to attack him. Do you think this will return his allegiance to us?" Magneto asked with a calm, but terrifying tone.

"No sir, but what do you suggest we do?" Mystique asked.

"I hear mr. Alvers has taken quite a shine to the young ms. Pryde", Magneto said, and Mystique knew what was coming.

"She's untouchable at that mansion sir", Mystique complained.

"But not at that high school", he said.

"I will see what I can do", Mystique said, trying to sound as promising as possible.

"And by the way, Mystique. Succeed, or I can't guarantee for our alliance", he said, with the same terrifying friendliness in his voice.

Kitty looked deep in my eyes. She was suddenly wide awake. I was almost shocked, as she flung her arms around my neck, and pulled my face to hers. She kept pulling until I was lying on her bed. I was surprised to experience an even greater passion on our kiss, than ever before. We kissed for a long time, and suddenly I felt Kitty's hands, attempting to pull off my shirt.

"Kitty, let's not rush anything", I said, grabbing her wrists.

"You're right" she said, and sounded a bit dissappointed. I shared her disappointment, but I didn't want things to go too fast, I wanted everything to be perfect. Also, I didn't want Kitty to feel forced to do anything. Under Kitty's unsatisfied surface, I sensed happiness. Maybe this act had proven, that I wanted her love most of all.

"I love you too", she said and kissed me again.

"You better get to sleep. Danger room session is up tomorrow", I said. It had taken a lot of will, to say this.

"You're right", she said, and it was as if she kissed me with more force, to keep down the needs for tomorrow.

"Sweet dreams", I said and smiled.

"See you tomorrow, Lance", she said and returned my smile.

I exited the room and was in for a surprise. Two incredibly strong hands pulled me at the neck of my shirt, and threw to the wall.

"You pathetic little runt! If you lay a finger on her I'll kill you!" Wolverine shouted to my face.

"Relax!" I said. This seemed to increase his anger. He hammered me against the wall once again.

"It was cute enough in the beginning, but, as I told her, it turned out you were only after one thing", he said, not lowering his voice.

"What? You think I…", I felt it unnecessary to complete the sentence.

He gave me an incredulous look. Then he went inside the room. I felt my ribs, now hurting worse than before.

Wolverine exited the room and still looked angry. This was, to my relief, more the anger of an animal losing his prey, than the look of an animal about to finish off his prey. I didn't smile, though I knew he had been filled in on what had happened. Or more, what had not happened. This meant a lot to me. I didn't want him to think, that I was just using her. He passed me without looking up at me.

"I still mean what I said. If you lay a finger on her", he said, his blades appearing at both of his hands, in an evil gesture.

"I won't", I said, coldly.

"Whatever", he said and went towards the kitchen.

Kitty had obviously been listening at the door. She came out as soon as Logan had turned a corner.

"I'm so sorry about Logan", she said, and looked truly apologetic.

"It's fine. I wouldn't trust me either", I said.

"You know I'm serious, though, don't you?" I asked, counting on her to have heard my last comment.

She nodded, but then looked a little annoyed.

"Does it even matter what I have to say", she said and entered her room, closing the door behind her.

I kept telling myself not to make a big deal about this. It still took me a long time to fall asleep. At last I gave up, heading towards the kitchen.

I went to the fridge, but realized Logan was sitting in there.

"Oh, sorry", I said, turning to leave.

"Sit down kid", Logan said.

I was stunned, but decided, it was wisest to obey him. I poured a glass of orange juice for myself, and took a beer for Logan.

"I'm sorry about earlier", he said. I could see the tremendous effort behind the words.

"It's fine. I know you're just trying to protect her. But trust me, I'm trying to do the same thing", I said.

"Yeah, I'm sorry, I didn't trust you from the start", he said.

"And thanks for the drink", he added, attempting to throw a casual smile.

"Everything's good?" I asked, hoping for the best.

"Yes… Kitty could do worse than you", he said, leaving the kitchen.

I realized this was probably the nicest thing, Logan was ever going to say to me. Feeling a little better, I left the kitchen and went to bed.

I woke up and threw my arms in different directions. I was shocked, as one of my arms hit something, harder than a pillow. I looked to my side and saw Kitty, lying besides me. I couldn't help smiling. I kissed her chin, resulting in her waking up. She was smiling too.

"I'm sorry about what I said", she started, but I silenced her, by putting a finger on her lips.

"I apologize. You are not an object to be discussed by me and Logan", I said, and looked at her apologetically.

I told Kitty about my conversation with Logan. She was thrilled with the outcome.

We lay for a moment not saying anything. She lay in my arms, and need to converse was not there.

Finally we headed downstairs, to get some breakfast. After breakfast, I invited Kitty to a walk around the grounds. It really didn't sound romantic, but I wasn't supposed to walk very far, so a walk in the city was not possible. The grounds were much prettier than the polluted city anyway.

The snow made the scenery even more beautiful. Our hands were sealed as we walked around.

I was hoping to be able to go to school the next day. And also to work. Even if my boss had promised me full payment, I still wished to earn my money. And I didn't want to get even further behind on the homework. The professor told me, that if I was just careful I could probably go.

Sunday passed without many dramatic highlights. I spent most of the day with Kitty.

Kitty asked me several times, if I was sure I was ready to go out, Monday morning. After taking a shower and having something to eat, I felt pretty good. I was sure it wouldn't be a problem. We rode with Scott and Jean to school. Kurt and Evan were also with us.

After school I went to my usual corner of the cafeteria, to study. I wasn't as far behind, as I had thought. I finished up earlier than expected, and went to work.

I really liked the job at the café. My boss had turned out to be a nice guy after all, and he was glad to see me returning.

I was so happy, I was almost humming, as I entered the mansion.

There was complete chaos in the living room.

"Scott, prepare the X-Jet", said the professor.

"I'lll track her with Cerebro. Wolverine, Storm, Jean, Kurt, Evan, suit up", he added.

Before I could ask what was going on, Jean had entered my mind. I saw Kitty walking home from school. Suddenly Pietro and Fred caught up with her. Fred lifted her and carried her to a van. I saw Jean running after them, suddenly being knocked out by Toad, who was coming from behind.

I could feel my hands shaking with fury, as I told Wolverine, I was tagging along. He just nodded and threw me my suit.

I couldn't say a word, as we were flying towards the destination, pointed out by Cerebro. It felt like everything had been taken away from me. I had nothing. I felt nothing, but a thirst for revenge. I needed her back now. I heard Storm mention something about the destination, being the hideout of Magneto.

The others seemed worried. I didn't really care. It didn't matter, who I needed to go through to get her back.

The plane landed in stealth mode, and we quietly moved towards the entrance of the huge castle. We thought we were unnoticed, but suddenly Quicksilver, Blob and Toad appeared from the entrance of the castle. The fury returned to me in an instant, and I visualized how they had taken my love. This would give me an advantage in a fight. I had something to fight for.

"Scott, help me out here. The rest of you continue", I said. Scott nodded but it was clear, that he was not used to getting orders. Wolverine was about to complain, but seemed to value my determination higher than the numbers of our enemy. He nodded unwillingly, and signaled the others to continue.

Blob reached for the others, one of my avalanches threw him to the ground with such great force, that he stayed down.

Quicksilver got a punch in on both me and Scott, in the matter of a second. Pietro was going to be our strongest opponent. He ran back in a circle and then returned to us, punching us both again. Scott had no hopes of hitting him, while he was moving that fast, and I couldn't take much more of this, considering my condition. I had to figure out how to beat him, and I had to do it fast.

Suddenly I could sense a pattern, in his running. I performed another avalanche, throwing Blob, right in front of him.

"Now!" I shouted to Scott, who blasted him to the ground.

Toad looked from his fallen friends to us. I looked at him with a threatening look. Toad turned around and ran.

We followed him, certain that he would lead us to the others.

We reached the others in a large hall. They had Mystique cornered. She looked scared, but suddenly her look changed to satisfied. I turned around and saw Magneto, entering the room with four followers. They looked incredibly strong, and I was sure that a battle against them would be lost before it even started.

A huge guy, covered in metal from head to toe, rushed forward and headed towards me.

"Patience, Colossus", Magneto said, and signaled him to come back in line.

"Mr. Alvers. I cannot stress how important it is to me, that you return to our alliance. Xavier might have brainwashed you, like he has done with these young tools, but there is hope for you", he said and pointed towards my fellow X-Men. I felt angry as he spoke ill of my friends. They were my family now, and I was going to protect them with my life.

"Listen Magneto. You're a lunatic, but I will do anything, even join your crazy plans, as long as you release Kitty", I said, and looked at him with begging eyes. Then I caught Scott's eye. He seemed to understand my plan.

"Very well" he said. He whispered something to Colossus, and he left the room, returning with Kitty, who he held at her wrists.

"Kitty!" I yelled. I could see that she had been crying. The anger was back.

The giant man in metal, thrusted Kitty away. I quickly caught her before she hit the ground.

"Now, Lance, join us", Magneto said with open arms.

"I could join you Magneto. But I really don't work well with people, whom I wish to kill", I said. I jumped to the ground and saw Scott's optic blast hitting Magneto in the chest. I was confused to see him standing. Then the smoke, hanging in the room, disappeared, and I could see the reason, Magneto hadn't fallen. Colossus had grabbed him and covered him with metal, like he had did with himself.

"Thank you Colossus", Magneto said.

The four followers all prepared to strike, but Magneto spoke again.

"The time is not here, dear Acolytes. We will not fight today", he said, and this confused me a little.

"You have chosen your side, Lance. Don't come running back when you are excluded from our new world order", he said. He moved away from the entrance, letting us go.

Wolverine didn't seem pleased with the offer. He hissed at one of the Acolytes. He hissed back at him.

"Behave Sabretooth", Magneto said, as if speaking to a little child. Wolverine still didn't move.

"Don't be stupid Wolverine", said Magneto, and Wolverine slowly walked out of the room with the rest of us.

We got up onto the plane and launched to the sky. Only when the landing wheels had let go of the ground, did I relax. I looked at Kitty who also seemed relief. I could see she was still shocked. I kissed her and told her I really loved her. This comforted her, and she quickly fell asleep in my arms.