They returned to the group later that afternoon to find chaos, "What is going on?" Erik asked.
Sage shook her head, "The teams failed and everyone is on the way back but they got Sonya, Clarice, Andy and Lauren," she revealed.
"Dammit!" Erica exclaimed, "I knew I had a bad feeling about this. What's our plan to break them out?"
"We don't know yet," Sage replied, "We're waiting on the others to return but we don't know because we already tried and failed. What would we even do next?"
Erica took a seat on the couch followed by Erik as the two began to brainstorm while they waited for the others to return.
Johnny, Lorna, Marcos, Esme, Reed and Caitlin showed up after a while and there was nothing calm about their return.
"Those are our children!" Caitlin shouted as they came in, "What are we going to do?"
"We have to make a plan," Marcos replied, "I know you're upset and we are too but we just tried to break in unsuccessfully so we need an entirely new plan."
"I could offer myself to get in and if I can get all of our people in one room, Blink can get us out," Magneto announced.
Erica shook her head, "They will lock you up and there is no way you will get with our people. I know you want to help and redeem yourself but that is suicide. We can think of a better plan because that one only loses us another member of this team."
Reed raises his hand and begins to speak, "Perhaps Caitlin and I could convince Agent Turner to move everyone from Trask back to prison," he was interrupted immediately.
Esme shouted, "Is a lifetime behind bars a better option in your mind?"
"Wait," Lorna interjected, "That might be a good plan. We could take down a prison transport much easier then breaking back in."
Marcos nodded, "We're onto something. Reed, how likely do you think you'd be to convince him?"
"He lost a child so we can appeal to that and if we get him at his home where his wife can hear what he's involved in," Reed explained, "Maybe that wil be enough to appeal to his sense of morality."
"It's worth a shot," Caitlin added, "I'll do anything to get back our children."
"Erik, go with them just in case appealing to his better senses doesn't work," Erica added gaining a smile from him.
"I have not gotten to play the intimidation game in quite some time," he replied, "When shall we leave?" he asked, looking to Reed and Caitlin.
"Right now," they said together as they turned and left.
Erik turned back and placed a kiss on Erica's forehead, "I'll see you soon my Dear." She nodded as he left.
"Ok, Esme, Lorna," Marcos began, "We go to Trask and be ready to take down the transport. If we wait for the signal that it worked, we may not have enough time."
His team nodded as they left too leaving Erica alone.
Erica made her way to Kris' room and found her sitting on Clarice's bed, her face showing her worry.
"They're gonna get them back right now," Erica announced as she sat down next to her friend.
"Clarice is my only friend here beside you," Kris replied, "I just don't want anything to happen to her."
"I know," she replied, placing her hand on her shoulder, "Erik went with the teams to get them back so we're here to worry together."
"Friends that worry together stay together," Kris said with a laugh, "Let's talk about something more fun. How are you feeling?"
Erica shrugged, "Most days are good but sometimes I'm so tired and sick I don't wanna get out of bed. Luckily, being here doesn't give that opportunity so all is well. Erik is being so protective and supportive, it really surprises me."
"Did you think he wouldn't want a baby with you?" Kris asked.
Erica shook her head, "I didn't think he'd want a baby at all but it's because it's with me that he wants it. I guess my mutant abilities counteract my birth control or maybe I forgot a few. Who knows? Are you glad you came with me?" she asked, more seriously, hoping she hadn't ruined her best friend's life.
"At first, I thought I made a big mistake," she answered, "You were busy with missions and so far I haven't been needed because it's been so crazy but I know Caitlin wants me to be a teacher when things settle. So, I'm going to get to teach which I always wanted to do and I've made new friends so I'm happy I came. Thank you for taking a chance and bringing me here."
"I took a huge chance at losing you for real or from resentment if you were bored and alone," Erica replied, "I am so happy you're here though and even though we still don't get much time together, it's still more then before."
Kris laughed as she embraced Erica, "That's so true, Girlfriend. Should we go wait?"
Erica nodded and they walked back to the main room hand in hand and waited for their friends and family to return from the rescue mission.