Disclaimer: I do not own the X-men or any marvel or fox related characters. If I had, Jubilee would have never lost her powers or been turned into a vampire. Fucking twilight slowly poisoning the whole world including the X-men. If by some miracle I do end up owning marvel a vampire cure will be found and when Jubilee becomes human again her powers will come back as well so I would like everyone of you to send an E-mail to Marvel offices and fox and ask them to sign over the rights to the X-men to me. If you could do that for me I would greatly appreciate it. Now on with the story please enjoy.
David left the med lab with a devastated Jubilee following behind looking at the floor.
He contemplated everything Hank had said and was not very concerned about it. Jubilee on the other Hand could not stop replaying Hanks final words in her head. The pair made their way to the elevator and boarded quietly. David was at a loss for anything to make the young girl feel any better so instead he just held her hand reassuringly as the elevator climbed to the first floor. The doors hissed open and thankfully many of the students were at class so no one was around to bother them. David led her outside to the steps of the mansion and sat down. He then pulled her down onto his lap.
"Jubilee everything will be fine, look at me." David said tilting Jubilee's face up so that her sullen face could meet his calm unflinching expression. "You have seen me get through worse than this all I have to do is learn to absorb energy. If I cant do that then that just means you will have to stick around forever and be my medicine." David then said earning a small laugh from Jubilee. "If that doesn't work then I will just have to find another cute Asian chick that can insert energy directly into my body." He then added causing her small grin to fade again.
"That's not funny David." She said softly.
"I know it's not can you imagine how hard that would be to find." David joked earning another laugh. "I would have to spend a lot of time in Chinatown."
Jubilee smacked David's chest before replying. "I love that no matter how shitty I feel you can always cheer me up." She smiled looking into David's eyes.
"I love that I have a tough time feeling shitty when I'm with you." David said kissing Jubilee's nose.
"David seriously though I can not be around you all the time." Jubilee's smile began to fade again.
"Then we will just have to make sure that in the event that your not that I am stocked up on energy. Its really not that big of a deal." David responded.
"Death is a big deal David." Jubilee cringed at the word.
"Death is not going to happen. Not while I still have you to look out for." David told her wrapping her in a hug and pulling her small body into his much larger frame.
"Ok just promise me something?" Jubilee asked.
"Anything Jubilee I wont stop until I can give you the moon if that's what you want." David tightened his grip on the girl.
"Promise me that you will not train without me. At least until you get the hang of absorbing energy." She said looking up into David's face.
"And if I don't learn to absorb energy?" David questioned.
"Then you will never train without me." She stated sternly.
"I promise Jubilee." David promised before adding. "But for now I am going to need a paff. Seeing as how I only got the small ones in the med lab. That will never be enough energy for team training."
"David, no not today." Jubilee said shocked that he would even be thinking about it.
"Yes Jubilee. We figured out it was only an energy problem. We also figured out that there is a solution to that. You will be there so I don't see a reason not to train." David responded leaving no room for argument.
"God your so stubborn." Jubilee said before laying her head against his chest.
"Chuck can you tell my team to meet me in the danger room at 2:00?" David asked telepathically.
"Are you sure that is a good Idea David, given the circumstances?" Charles asked in return.
"Situation is under control Chuck I can handle it."
"Very well David but just so you are aware I will be monitoring your session along with Henry." Charles informed him.
"Got it Chuck thank you." David thought back hoping it sounded appreciative.
"Its set up Jubes. 2 P.M. We got team training." David informed her. "What do you want to do until then?" He then asked.
"I can think of a few things." Jubilee smirked as she grabbed David's hand and began to lead him inside.
"Jubilee where are you taking me?" David asked.
"Close your eyes." Jubilee responded.
"What if I fall?" David inquired.
"You were blind for a week. You can navigate this place without sight." Jubilee said not moving until he closed his eyes.
David complied although he had the layout of the mansion memorized and he didn't need his sight to know where he was at. He played along and let Jubilee lead him to their destination. He smiled once they reached his room. Jubilee opened his door and the smell of worn leather from all of his boots filled his nostrils. She directed him to sit and he sat down feeling his bed give way slightly underneath his weight.
"Can I open my eyes now Jubes?" He asked once she released his hand.
"Not until I say so." She replied.
A few minutes had passed an eternity it seemed to David eager to see what she had planned. 'Nervousness' David thought to himself as he picked up the sond of Jubilee's heart quickening along with irregular breathing.
"Ok open your eyes David." Jubilee said.
David open his eyes and his jaw dropped at the sight before him. Jubilee stood nervously in front of him in nothing more than her matching yellow bra and panties. David nearly forgot how to breathe as he took in every inch of her petite frame.
"Umm David can you say something." Jubilee asked feeling a little awkward at the silence.
"What can I say? You look absolutely incredible Jubilee." David responded as he stood up from the bed and reached his hand out for her own. Jubilee placed her hand into his palm and he spun her around getting a look at all of her. "Are you sure this is what you want Jubilee?" David asked as he picked up on her nervousness but her desire as well.
"I'm sure David. After everything today, if something were to happen I want to have as many experiences with you as I can. Besides I love you David, its time." Jubileee replied with a certainty now in her voice.
"I love you too, Jubilee." David pulled her nearly naked body into his own and kissed her deeply before pulling her down with him onto the bed. The two soon became tangled in an intricate web of passion and lust as their bodies intertwined in a much needed physical and emotional release.
"Wow David, what the hell was I waiting for that was incredible?" Jubilee said after she caught her breath.
"Are you ok? Jubilee I tried taking it slow but as small as you are there was only so much I could do." David asked concerned as he remembered her pained whimpers early on.
"Yea I am great David. It hurt like hell at first, but then it sorta became numb. After the feeling returned it was the most amazing thing I think I have ever experienced." Jubilee said before the realization hit her that as it was her first time it was far from his. "Did I do ok?" She then asked nervously.
"Babe you have nothing to worry about you were amazing." David smiled at her before kissing her softly and pulling her close to him.
"Oh my god David you have been her for months don't condoms go bad?" Jubilee then asked worriedly.
David only laughed before responding. "Condoms have a shelf life of a few years Jubes."
Jubilee breathed a sigh of relief as she removed Davids arm from herself and got up from his bed. "Are you going to join me?" She asked as she made her way into the bathroom for a shower.
David didn't need to be asked twice as he hopped out of bed. He stopped quickly before replying. "Get started without me I will be in shortly."
"David removed the bed sheets and knew they would have to be thrown away after seeing the crimson stain on them. He then flipped over the mattress and knew a new bed would be in order as well. After all was said and done he entered the bathroom to christen his shower next.
The pair emerged from the shower happier than they had been in a long time. David began going through his closet until he found and old shirt and Jeans he didn't mind getting destroyed in training. He soon got dressed and Jubilee donned the clothes she had on before. David looked at the bright green numbers on his alarm clock that read 1:30 and knew Jubilee would want to change as well.
"I will see you in the danger room." David stated as Jubilee began making her way to his door.
"See you then babe." Jubilee replied before kissing him and making her exit.
David laid down on his newly flipped mattress and began replaying the events of the last hour and a half in his head. A knock on his door soon jarred him from his memory. David got up and opened the door.
"Logan what's up?" David asked before his shirt was grabbed in a large fist and he was pushed against the wall an extremely sharp set of claws slowly inching their way towards his chin.
"If you hurt her I'll." Logan began before David pushed back.
"I didn't hurt her asshole now get your damn hands off of me." David glared bravely in the face of the only man that made him nervous. "She was willing she was ready and she initiated it. If I wanted to take advantage of her I had my chances."
Logan took a second to sniff the air. Smelling blood he growled again before he determined the origin of the blood after a second sniff he smelled Jubilee's scent mixed with Love and contentment no smell of fear or regret present. He then released David's shirt and his hold on him from the wall.
"Sorry Kid, smelled her blood from down the hall. That far away it was hard to tell the difference in the blood. Just remember if you do hurt her I'll kill ya." Logan said before sheathing his claws and walking away.
"Now that that's over with I just gotta deal with Chuck when he finds out, that will probably be even worse." David laughed to himself as he followed suit behind Logan and left his room.
David reached the danger room entered his code and the door opened with an all too familiar hiss. The sight he was met with made his smile grow larger than it already was.
"Kurt, Noriko, Alex, Sarah, Jubilee, you guys are here early." David smiled as he approached the group.
"ve vere excited to zee what you have planned Professor." Kurt responded in his heavy German accent.
"Alright well before we begin we will not be using our names in the training or in the field for anonymity reasons we will be using codenames. I am not your Professor in here you will call me Karma. Take a second to come up with codenames for yourselves." David said causing a few of his teammates to appear deep in thought. "When you have come up with something inform your team of what you would like to be called."
"I would like to go by Jubilee as it is already a nickname and not my real name." Jubilee said.
"Alright I don't see why that would be a problem as in many cultures it is also a celebration given your powers I think it fits. Anyone else?" David then asked.
"In ze Munich circus I vas known as Ze Incredible Nightcrawler." Kurt responded.
"Alright Jubilee and Nightcrawler. What about you Alex?" David bean to make his rounds.
"Given my lack of control and the destruction my powers have caused I think Havok fits." Alex answered feeling pretty confident in his name.
"Havok I like it. Noriko?" David asked the blue haired girl.
"Surge sounds pretty cool." She said as the lights flickered in the danger room.
"Point made." David smiled before turning to his last team member. "Sarah?"
"How does network sound?" She asked.
"Sounds great Network." Said David. He was just about to inform them of their task when the danger room door slid open and Charles rolled in.
"Perfect timing Chuck. I would like to introduce you to Jubilee, who you already know Nightcrawler, Havok, Surge, and Network." David began listing their codenames.
"What excellent names they all seem to fit you quite well." Charles said waving to the young students as he pulled David off to the side. "Before you begin David this is your team and I will let you train them as you see fit. However Henry and I have been working together to program a sim that I believe should work quite well for training a new team."
"I'm all ears Chuck." David said as he leaned down to get closer to the man.
"I have set up a building filled with guards on every floor doing patrols. You and your team will start a hundred yards away. Your goal will be to infiltrate the building and make your way to the top floor. As you feel more comfortable with your team you can increase the danger and difficulty as you see fit. For now the guards are only programmed to capture. On the top floor in one of the rooms there is a button that will signal completion." Charles explained.
"That sounds great Charles I already have a few plans thanks." David said putting his hand on the mans shoulder before turning back to the team. "Alright everyone. Charles will be monitoring this exercise from the observation room. to ensure that no one gets hurt. I on the other hand have disabled many of the safety features so do not take this lightly. I want commitment from every one of you." David said as Charles made his way from the room.
David gave it a few moments and gather his group around him before speaking again. "Begin team training exercise one." David said as the danger room darkened a little and a building appeared in the distance visible due to the lights on inside. David smiled as he saw many of his teams eyes get wide.
"Alright team. As I have experience I will be monitoring your skills from the back I will be an active member but I will only participate to give advice or let you know where you need improvement. I want you all to look out for each other but as networks powers are not ones that would be very helpful in a combat scenario I want all of you to protect her. Your first goal will be to sneak into that building undetected. Once inside we will need to make our way up floor by floor. I want you to avoid combat at all costs. Once we reach the top floor a button is hidden inside one of the rooms we will have to find it and press it the simulation will continue until the button is pressed. Are you all ready?" David then asked earning nervous yeses from the group.
They began making their way forward at a slow pace through the trees surrounding the building. Once the reached the edge of the trees they were able to see a number of guards doing walking foot patrols along the inside of the fence.
"How many guards do you see?" David asked the group.
"I see 4" Network replied softly.
"Nein zhere are 5 Karma." Kurt said seeing the guard tower along the south side of the building.
"Good Nightcrawler. But actually there are 6. You missed the one on the archway over the front of the building." David informed them. "What can you tell me about the perimeter?" David then asked.
"Electrified wire around the top of the fence. I can feel the current it is running to a generator over there." Surge said.
"Walking patrol leaves us roughly a 30 second window where we can make our way past the fence." Jubilee chimed in.
"Spot lights moving cut that down to about 10 seconds." Alex then jumped in.
"Good lets come up with a game plan."
"I can pause the electric current in the fence." Surge suggested.
"Nein not necessary I can teleport us in." Kurt informed her.
"We still don't have much of a window I'm sure the door is not just unlocked for us. Any Ideas?" David asked pleased with how well they were planning so far.
"If its an electronic lock I can take care of it." Network said making David happy that she was able to participate even more than he thought.
"And if its not?" He then asked looking to the rest of his team.
"Leave it to me." Alex replied.
"No Alex you will make too much noise. Ill take care of it." Jubilee said forming a plan.
"Alright good. Nightcrawler, whenever you are ready." Said David excited to get things underway.
"I need all of you to put a hand on me." Kurt informed the group.
Everyone then placed a hand on Kurt and before the knew it they were directly in front of a side door to the building. They faced a typical key lock and Jubilee stepped forward. She inserted a small paff into the lock and it detonated the door unlocked but an alarm sounded as well.
"Intruder alert all available personnel report to the west entrance." A booming voice played over a speaker.
"Good going Jubilee." Surge said angrily.
"Sorry Karma." Jubilee said disappointed in herself.
"Everybody get inside now we can better fight them in a narrow hallway." David said holding the door open while guards were making their way around the side of the building.
"Havok I need your help." David then said as he shut the door and pushed against it. He began to strain as more guards tried to push their way in.
"What can I do?" Alex asked confused.
"Do you know how to weld?" David asked with a strained smirk. Alex caught on and immediately raised his hand toward the corner of the door. He began firing a stream of energy at the seam in the door. "Jubilee, take point." David said causing her to turn and watch from the front for any guards making their way inside. The metal door frame began melting into the door and David was relieved that his plan had worked after a long enough section of the door had melded to the frame Alex helped hold the door for a few minutes until it hardened. David released the door and could now just hear banging against the outside of it.
"Shouldn't guards be coming?" Alex asked surprised at how quiet it had become.
"They are setting up a trap." Jubilee responded.
"Great." Noriko said sarcastically. " You know we wouldn't have to worry about that if it wasn't for you." She then directed at Jubilee.
"How else were we supposed to get in? Should we have knocked and hoped they opened up and asked us to come in?" Jubilee shot back angrily.
"Surge, Jubilee enough. Fighting amongst ourselves is only going to hurt us. We need to make our way upstairs but be careful the guards will be looking for us." David informed them. "Jubilee, Havok take point. Surge keep an eye on Network. Nightcrawler you and I will cover the rear." David then said.
Jubilee and Alex moved to the front of the group and began slowly walking down the hallway. Noriko and Sarah followed closely behind and David walked behind them relying on his senses to pick up on Danger from behind them. The team made their way through the first floor without any surprises which shocked everyone. They reached the stairs and made their way up where they came to a wooden door.
"Nightcrawler can you open it from the other side?" David asked him.
"Nein I need to be able to see where I am teleporting or I could end up inside a wall." Kurt replied.
"Damn, Jubilee?" David then asked.
"Wait." Alex said as he approached the door. He turned the handle and laughed softly when the door opened. "If they are setting up a trap why not make it hard for us to get to it?"
"You got a point Havok. Everybody be vigilant." David said as he could tell that they were not alone on this floor. There were 4 guards as far as he could tell but he couldn't give away their position what kinda training would that allow for. The formation remained the same as Jubilee and Alex led the group. They walked through hallways full of closed doors and David was disappointed that not one of them thought twice about it. They were about to learn soon that they were not alone on this floor though and David already had a plan. They were nearing the next set of stairs and David could sense a guard in the room behind them. He heard the door creak quietly and smirked as the guard grabbed him from behind placing a knife to his neck. Just then another door opened and a guard grabbed surge while two more stepped out in front of Jubilee and Alex. ALex released a blast out of fear missing the guards and instead blew a hole through a wall to the left jubilee quickly formed a paff in each hand and hit the two guards in front of her destroying them both they then turned to see a frightened Sarah and an even more frightened Surge as she had a knife held to her throat as well. Jubilee began forming a paff in her Hand as Sarah backed away.
"Jubilee, no you could hurt Surge." David then yelled as he saw what was about to unfold. "Surge think, there is a way out of this. Use your surroundings. Use your gifts." David said slowly.
Surge's eyes roamed the room trying to remain calm she took a slow breath and felt the electricity from an outlet to her left. Her eyes crackled and suddenly a jolt of electricity shot from the outlet hitting the guard behind his leg the shock coursed through his body into the metal knife he was holding causing him to drop it to the ground giving surge the opportunity to get away. Before she knew it another paff had destroyed the guard she just electrocuted. Jubilee then turned to the guard holding David with pure anger in her eyes. Before she could do anything David knew Alex needed to be the one to save him.
"Havok, take him out." David said looking into Alex's eyes.
"But Karma. I just missed the other two." Alex said frightened at the damage he could do.
"Havok, I have faith in you. You slipped up it happens. Control it, control yourself and destroy this bastard." David then said as he knew on this level the guards were not programmed to do any harm. A little piece of information he neglected to mention to his team.
Alex took a deep breath and focused his energy. His hands began to glow red and David winked at him giving him the all clear. Alex then released a blast and David decided not to use his gifts to control it. It narrowly sailed past his head and he felt the heat off of it as it decapitated the guard standing behind him.
"Nice Shot Havok." Jubilee said.
"Good one Havok." David then said giving a pat on the back to a very relieved Alex.
The group made their way upstairs and through the next door. David sensed the guards waiting for them but again said nothing as they opened the door to 13 guards with their guns drawn. Sarah ducked behind David Surge and Alex froze and Nightcrawlers heart beat jumped to dangerous levels. The only one seemingly unafraid was Jubilee either because she knew They wouldn't be put in any real danger during their first session or her previous escapades with Wolverine. David couldn't tell which for sure but he was leaning towards the latter. Jubilee quickly formed a large paff in each hand and shots began to ring out which caught David off guard he put his hand up stopping the bullets before they could reach his team. Jubilee turned her head and smiled at him before she fired her paffs at took out seven of the guards in the resulting explosions. She formed two more paffs and prepared to fire them before David stopped her.
"Jubilee no. Surge, relax take a deep breath. We could use your help, you too Havok." David said to the clearly frightened students.
Surge looked on and saw the bullets were falling short of their target and she began to feel more comfortable. Before David knew what she was planning her eyes crackled again and this time a jolt of electricity shot from the lights in the ceiling taking out two more of the guards. Suddenly a beam shot forth from Alex taking out 3 more leaving only one guard remaining.
"Nightcrawler would you do the honors?" David asked the blue mutant next to him.
"Me Professor? What can I do?" Kurt asked confused.
"Improvise Nightcrawler. You don't have to incapacitate him if you are not comfortable with it. Just get him out of here." David said gesturing toward the window with his thumb. Kurt disappeared in a puff of blue smoke before reappearing a few seconds later. "Do I want to know Nightcrawler?" David asked smirking.
"Lets just say zhat he became friendly with ze fence outside." Kurt smiled baring his fangs.
"Alright everyone. This next floor is our last. They already know we are here, what do you say we make some noise?" David asked and was met with a round of agreement as they approached the door to the next floor.
"Havok, your up." Said David.
"Sure thing Karma." Alex replied as he stepped in front of the group. His chest began to glow and suddenly a large blast blew through the door decimating everything in its path. More foot steps were heard as guards began to round the corners only to be met with electrical shocks and paffs from a smiling Jubilee and Surge. Before David realized it Kurt was no Longer next to him and guards began disappearing in puffs of smoke. David decided to finally join in on the fun.
"Havok light em up." David said.
Alex fired a blast from his left hand and as it made its way down the hallway David took control and began making it snake from left to right taking out guard after guard. Soon all that remained were broken robotic guards and debris covering the floors. Sarah stared on in Amazement a little disappointed that she was unable to help. The group began searching room to room for the button that was to end the simulation.
"Anyone find it yet?" David called out as his search was returning zero results.
"Nein." Kurt replied.
"Nope." Said Jubilee.
"Not yet." Surge answered.
"Maybe." Sarah Chimed in. David headed in her direction where he found her sitting in front of a computer.
"Network we are looking for a button." David informed her.
"Yeah I think I found it give me a second. I gotta crack this code." She replied as she continued typing.
A few seconds later she turned the computer screen to face everyone. On the screen was a big red dot that said button across it in white letters. "Damn it Chuck." David laughed. Sarah pressed enter and the room began to fade back to its normal appearance.
"That was a great first training exercise everyone. With that being said you were all pretty sloppy. Seeing as how most of you at least as far as I know have never experienced anything like that It is to be expected. I want you all to leave here and reflect on areas you think you could have improved on. Training exercises will get much harder from here so just because you succeeded in your first sim do not think things will always go as smoothly. Is there anything any of you would like to say?" David asked and was greeted by a round of NO's from a group of very tired mutants.
"I would like to say something if you wouldn't mind." Charles said as he rolled into the room followed by Hank and Scott.
"Not at all Chuck." David responded after he turned toward the incoming trio.
"I must say, you all handled yourselves remarkably well. David you have led them to victory in their first training exercise I believe if you continue to show such strength and command as a leader they will make an excellent team of junior X-men." Charles commended with a warm smile plastered across his face.
"Thank you Chuck. My team and I appreciate the faith you have in us we will not disappoint you." David smiled before turning to face his team. "Isn't that right?" He then asked them.
"Yes Karma." Havok said looking into Charles face.
"Absolutely." Nightcrawler responded.
"We sure wont." Said Jubilee.
"Not a chance." Surge chimed in.
"We wont let you down." Network finished off.
"I am sure that you wont. I look forward to monitoring future sessions if you would not mind the intrusion David." Charles asked him his voice swelling with pride.
"Of course not Chuck. We could use an extra set of experienced eyes keeping an eye on us." David replied.
"Thank you David. That is all I have for now. I am sure you all must be very exhausted I will not keep you. Again excellent job everyone." Charles said before turning to leave.
"Alex you did amazing I am so proud of you!" Scott spoke as he approached his younger brother. He put a brotherly hand on his shoulder then turned to face David.
"David I want to apologize to you. It would seem that I overreacted regarding your training technique and I-" He began before David put his hand up to silence him.
"Scott stop you don't need to apologize you were looking out for your brother and I took it personally. I think I owe you an apology. Although you need to look at it as he is not just your brother but a junior X-man as well. He will be placed in dangerous positions and he needs to be trained as well as he can be." David replied as he stretched out his hand to his fellow X-man.
Scott graciously shook his hand before replying. "Your right, you see that is why I did not select him for my team I knew there was a chance I would become Jaded or show favoritism in his direction. I guess he didn't need to be on my team in order for me to do that." Scott said rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment.
"I understand Scott. I cold only imagine if it were one of my sisters." David said before turning back to his team.
"You will have tomorrow off to relax and I want you all back in here at the same time on Friday. You are all dismissed." David said eliciting a few relieved sighs from the group.
The group all split off in their separate ways to go shower and get on with what was left of their evenings. David began to head out himself when Hank stopped him.
"David if you have a moment I would like to speak with you. I have some good news." The blue mutant said.
Jubilee stopped in the doorway of the danger room before walking back toward the men. "Did you say good news Dr. McCoy?" Jubilee asked excitedly.
"I did, It would seem David's lack of energy will not be permanent after going over the readings I received from his tests this morning I found that his body is merely having a hard time adjusting." Hank replied.
"What do you mean adjusting? Adjusting to what Hank?" David asked wondering what he could possibly be going through now.
"You see David many mutants powers make themselves known much earlier and can gradually increase over a period of years. As your power is virtually limitless and came on at an advanced age it is progressing much faster than it should. As a result your body is having trouble coping with have large amounts of energy one week and much less the next. I can not say how long your body will go through this phase until it is able to regulate your energy but I cant imagine it would be more than a few months given the way that you have adjusted to other aspects of your mutation." Hank explained smiling as he loved to give good news.
"David, that's great!" Jubilee nearly screamed causing David to cover his sensitive ears. "Oh sorry." She said after she remembered his heightened senses.
"A few months? That sucks but I guess its better than dead right?" David smirked. "Thanks Hank your the greatest."