"Did you fear death?" a rumbling voice said low through the void of complete darkness.
Whoever said it didn't get an answer.
"You will answer me!" the voice said again, now more commanding.
Still no answer.
There was a deep sigh.
"We both share this void... you are dead, you have nothing to fear anymore." the voice said, now more tender.
"Who are you?" As he said it Jonas mind flung open.
"Where am I?" he said next, not stopping to get an answer for his first query.
"This is the place where we wait." the unknown voice said. "I am Azmaru, it's a little incorrect told in your tongue, but your voice is limited."
"Do I know you?" Jonas asked, still uncertain about it all.
"No. I, however, know you well... and in partial it's my fault that we are here." Azmaru said in a sad tone.
It was quiet for a moment...
"No, I was not afraid of death, but I fear what comes after." Jonas said.
"Do not fear just yet bonded one, your time is far from over..."
"We have been waiting for you... and you have been waiting for us."
Admiral
~In the med lab~
Hank was trying to hold both Sammi and Rogue back and when that wasn't working Logan came to help. He grabbed Sammi arms from behind and held them.
"LET ME GO!!! NOW!!!" She screamed and started kicking being that she couldn't move her arms.
Ryan was watching the scene in front of her. She knew that if that was Victor she would be the same way. She held his hand tighter as she thought about it. She looked up to him and said,"Can you help them? Please?"
Sabertooth looked at her. He couldn't believe what she was asking, help the runt and his cub, but he remembered what it was like to watch someone you loved die in front of you, so he went to help. He went to grab a hold of Sammi, but she wouldn't have it.
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME!!!!!!!"She screamed as she kicked him in a very sensitive spot.
She broke free of Logan's hold as he was stunned by what she did and walked over to Jonas's body. She opened her hand and looked at the necklace and put it on. She leaned down and kissed Jonas's lips and said,"I'm gonna kill that f***ing bastard. I promise. I'll see you soon, my love."
She turned and saw Gambit, Leilee and Cara starting towards her. She looked at them and growled," If anyone even tries to stop me again, they are going to get worse than that." She said as she pointed at Sabertooth on the floor in pain.
She had to get out of there. She was about to explode, but she didn't want to hurt anyone in the room. Then she thought of the Danger Room.
She looked at Jubilee and said," I need your help."
Jubilee nodded, but didn't say anything. She knew what Logan was like after Mariko died, so she was willing to help her in any way possible. Jubilee followed Sammi towards the door but they were blocked by the professor. He saw the look on Sammi's face and caught her thought of the Danger Room and moved to the side.
"His last thought was of you." He said as Sammi passed him. She didn't look at him.
"And mine will be of him." Was all she said as she walked down the hall. Jubilee followed her not saying a word.
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Logan started to go after them, but the professor stopped him. "She's only going to the Danger Room. She needed Jubilee to activate the programs for her that is all." He said looking at Logan. Then he looked at the other X-Men and said, "I need the X-Men only in the War room now. I need to talk to you all." He headed to the war room.
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~Outside the Danger Room~
Sammi stopped and looked at Jubilee. "Open the door and then go up to the control booth. If their is a program with Sinister I want that one. Do you have any music that I can use as background?"
Jubilee looked at her. "Sure. What kind?" She punched in her code and the door opened.
"Any kind of hard rock or preferably techno rock." Sammi said thinking, "Do you have the Matrix soundtrack?"
"Yeah, I was using it earlier. Do you want me to start off with Du Hast?" Jubilee asked knowing that was the best song to blow things up to.
"Yeah, then start at the beginning." Sammi said as she entered the room and the door slid closed behind her.
Sammi stood just inside the door. She had her head down and concentrating on moving the anger and the pain throughout her body to give strength.
She saw the lights come up and heard Jubilee's voice over the speaker, "Are you ready?" She asked.
She saw Sammi pick up her head and nod. "Crank it up loud. I want to feel it."
Jubilee pressed the volume control and heard the first synthetic guitar strings and she heard Sammi yell, "PUNCH IT, LEE!! FULL POWER!!!!" Jubilee started the program and tuned the level up to seven. That was Logan's level and the program was set up to move up a level the farther you went.
Sammi saw the room change into an opening in front of a building. Out of the building came a few of Sinister's henchmen. Two of them attacked her and she got through them easily without using her claws or pyrotechnics. She moved quickly passed the ones that were guarding the door.
She started to walk through the corridors that were set up and easily getting passed anyone who stood in her way. By the time she reached the center of the maze she had her claws out and ready. She entered the door to show a laboratory set up, and right in the middle was Sinister. He turned and grinned at her. She walked slowly up to him and gave him a few 'nice' words and slashed him across his chest. She saw him bleed and then regenerate himself.
/Just like I like it./ She thought.
She knew if it was over too soon she would never get the anger out and then she would have to really go after him and kill him. She also knew that she had to get this out of her system or she would be acting just like HE wanted, and she wouldn't give him the satisfaction
She was thinking in the back of her mind all that she remembered and that had happened. She knew that Anon had to have been the one that killed Jonas, and if she could do that from where she was, there had to be some sort of device in them all. A device that could kill them all with just a thought from her.
Sammi knew that she would need Hank's lab and his help if she was going to find it and disable it before they went after Sinister. She had to get the ball out of his court to level the playing field, and that was just the way to do it.
The Sinister in the Danger Room advanced on her, and she dodged him and returned with her claws into his side in an advanced kidney shot. He went down.
She stepped back and yelled," Get up, you filthy Penny-wise reject!!!"
As he slowly started to rise, she was on her guard and charged her pyrotechnics as high as they would go. When he was standing , he looked at her and smiled.
She looked at him and yelled, "THIS IS FOR JONAS!!! YOU F***ING BASTARD!!!!!!!" And she brought her hands up and fired.
~In the control room~
Logan, who came in a little after Sammi started, and Jubilee heard her yell and saw her raise her hands and saw the largest fire blast that they had ever seen. Logan grabbed Jubilee down to the floor just in time, as the blast smashed the windows and fried most of the equipment. The explosion shook the whole house. When they heard the sprinklers start, they got up to survey the damage.
Two of the computers were fried and the rest had stopped as the water started to fall. They moved over to the window to see the smoke clearing and saw Sammi standing in the middle of the destroyed room. She wasn't hurt. But she had her head down and was crying. She sank to her knees and continued to cry. Logan and Jubilee just watched because they knew she needed to get it out.
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~Med Lab~
Rogue looked at his lifeless body, her mind in chaos... she remembered things that she had absorbed from him. All that had happened to him and he had beaten it all, only to be murdered.
"It’s not fair." she said low and pulled the sheet back over Jonas head.
"Life is rarely fair darlin’." Logan said placing his hand on her shoulder.
Rogue shook it off. "Ah don't need ya pity right now, Sinister killed him for no reason... he didn't even get to fight back."
"Thou are correct, this is no way for a brave warrior to leave." Thor said and walked in.
Thor walked over and put a hand on Jonas chest. "This foul villain will truly feel my wrath."
"How is Sammi handling it?" Rogue asked and looked away hiding her tears.
Logan looked at Thor whispering some strange words that he didn't understand. "Bobby is trying to talk to her." He paused.
"As expected, everyone is rather taken back... it was rather unexpected."
Thor started to walk out.
"What was that all about?" Logan asked.
"I hast made a promise... one I intend to keep." Thor said, his eyes cold.
Admiral
~Sammi’s Room~
After the explosion, Logan went to the med lab and Jubilee took Sammi to her room.
"Why don't you take a nice hot shower and get some sleep. I'm going to get you some of Storm's calming tea." Jubilee said as she led Sammi to the bathroom.
"Ok." Sammi said as she walked into the bathroom.
She looked in the mirror and saw Jonas's necklace around her neck and she started to cry again.
"It not fair.", was all she said over and over again.
She turned and went into her, their room. She sat on her bed and looked at his bed. Then there was a knock at the door. She couldn't speak, she just kept staring at his bed and cried. She heard the door open and someone walk in. She knew the person was standing next to her but they didn't say a word.
"He should be there." She said still looking at the bed.
"Yeah, I know." The person said. When the person spoke she knew it was Bobby.
"How's Athena?" She asked not moving.
"She's doing better. I asked Hank to sedate her so she would relax and fully heal. How are you?" Bobby asked. He knew she was trying to change the subject but he wasn't going to let her.
"I'm fine. The first man I really loved is dead. but I'm fine." She said sarcastically. "Yeah, I know what you mean. I wanted to die too when Athena did. I know how it feels. Can I sit?"
"Sure. I keep trying to figure out what I did that was so wrong." She said slowly turning towards him.
"What do you mean? You didn't do anything. You couldn't have done anything."He said putting his arm around her.
"I mean, why am I being punished. First my parents, then Jamar, now Jonas. Why is everyone I love get taken away from me?" She said leaning on his shoulder.
"I don't know. I don't think anyone really knows. We are only left to question why. And that’s what sucks the big one."
"Did you know that my mother died, looking at me, just like Jonas. Both of them, she held my hand and said I love you and died. Jonas put his necklace in my hand and I could tell by the look in his eyes that he was telling me how much he loved me." She said as Bobby started to rock her.
"I didn't know that. I was only told that you were literally like Jubes. How did your parents die?" Bobby asked putting his other arm around her hugging her.
"A car crash. I was in the car. I was only 7 years old. My mom was driving and it was a very bad thunder storm, lightning took out a tree near us and it fell on the car. I fell on the floor behind the passenger seat and I called out to her. She turned her head, held out her hand and when I grabbed onto it, she said she loved me and then her eyes closed. I heard the doctors say that my dad died instantly. I was found passed out still holding her hand."
"Wow. I'm sorry. That has to be rough for a little kid to deal with. But look at how you turned out. Your the strongest person I have ever met. Your the one that pushed Wolverine out of the way and took Creed's claws in the spine and the brain and you survived. You’re a fighter."
"Yeah, and you’re an accountant." Sammi said dryly. "I don't feel like a fighter. I feel so weak right now and no one really knows how to deal with me, so I'm all alone. Well, no one except for you. Thanks." Sammi said lifting her head to look him in the eyes. "You have alot of strength too. Thanks for being here."
"Thanks, but you sound like I'm leaving. I'm not. I'm going to stay here until you are better, well, as good as you can get." He said drying a few of her tears with his thumb. "Now you need rest. How about you go get changed and go to bed?"
"Ok. I want to sleep in his bed tonight. To still be close to him, ya know. So you can have my bed." Sammi said went into the bathroom.
She got changed and came out to find Bobby in her bed watching her. She laid down on Jonas's bed and pulled the cover up. She could still smell him, that gave her a little comfort, the fact that he was still with her in a way. She fell asleep and ended up dreaming about their first kiss, and when He took her to the Empire state building and when they talked outside by the tree.
jubilee_79
"What do you mean... Am I dead or am I alive?" Jonas yelled out, trying to grasp anything.
"Neither... Both, we have never done this with a human." a new voice came through the void.
Jonas started to get scared. Where was he? What happened to him... Sammi! what about Sammi?
"Will I be able to go back?" Jonas asked, he could not imagine what Sammi would be going through right now.
"No..." the voice said, sadness filling it's low rumble. "You are not bonded to a body."
"There must be a way!" Jonas yelled out in desperation, he could not live in this void.
"Maybe..." a new voice said,
Jonas world erupted in pain... but only for a moment.
The void was gone, replaced by a large room of gold and silver. It was beautiful and he was stunned for a moment, marveling at the sight.
Suddenly something grabbed him... a large hand.
"We have bonded you to a life crystal." this time he could see who, or what it was... it was a Dragon!!
"I could turn in to one of you... that is what this is about?" Jonas said scared out of his mind.
"Yes, you where bonded with one of us on the day you where born, but never has any human raised himself to BECOME a dragon."
Jonas wanted to do something, but it was as if he was only dreaming. He could not feel anything.
"Your body died, and your protector could not save it... so he in desperation ripped out your soul and took it here."
"My protector?" Jonas said and looked around, when he realized that he was aware of everything around him.
"Yes... Azmaru." Another Dragon stepped into view.
"I failed you... I could not let you cease to exist... I have served you every day of your life, you have given meaning to my existence."
Jonas looked at the Dragon face in front of him.
"and when I was needed the most... I was distracted."
"You can't exist like this for a long time, we must find a new and permanent host for your soul."
"If you can, will I be able to go back?" Jonas asked, his only thought was of Sammi.
"Yes, but you will no longer be like you were before, we will not know how it will turn out before it is complete."
"You could become powerful beyond your imagination,” the first Dragon said.
Azmaru looked at him. "Or cease to exist, banished to the void forever."
Admiral
~Bobby’s Room~
Athena opened her eyes, the room was dark and she was alone. She could barely keep her eyes open.
/I'm going to kill Bobby for having Hank do this,/ she thought.
She was so sleepy. She started to cry as she thought of Jonas and Sammi. She cried harder when her eyes came open again and she once again saw the dark. Then the door opened and a lamp came on. She looked up expecting to see Bobby or Hank. She was surprised to find Paige.
"What’s the matta?" Paige asked sweetly.
"I'm feeling so bad about Jonas, I'm sleepy, and I'm afraid of the dark." Athena sobbed softly.
Paige patted her hand and said "It's o-kay, I'll stay here with you."
She pulled the covers up around Athena, turned off the lamp and lay down next to her. Feeling safe once again, Athena let the sedative Hank had given her take over.
snowbaby
Ryan winced as Sabertooth shot her a harsh look. The two were still in the med lab tending to Victors injury that Sammi had given him.
“I’m sorry Scooby.” Ryan said in a meek voice. It was her fault that he was hurt. If she hadn’t asked him to help then it wouldn’t have happened.
“You know she could have permanently hurt something you’re going need later.” Victor said to her a little icily. He knew she meant well when she asked him to help, but, boy did it hurt.
Ryan suddenly grinned manically “Do you want me to kiss it and make it better?”
“You’re gonna do more then just kiss it, frail.” Sabertooth ginned back at her playing out all the things in his mind that he was going to make her do to make it better.
“Please, for my own sanity could you refrain from doing that in here?” Hank suddenly said looking a little green.
“You get some rest Scooby, I’m going to check on everyone.”
Ryan wanted to make it up to Victor but she was worried about everyone right now. She wanted to check on Athena, Sammi and Cara. They seemed to take the worst of the tragedy.
Le Fae
After Jonas died, Cara ran out of the War Room, and ran outside...she was terrified, and very upset. How could this happen? She remembered Jonas standing over Athena when she was dead...could remember him telling Athena that they didn't come here to die...but now, Jonas was dead.
Cara was running...she didn't know where she was going...she was just running. She had to get away! She ran through the forest...low branches hit her face and body, stinging and whipping her as she ran...it was dark and she couldn't see clearly, tears were blinding her eyes worse than the darkness.
Cara didn't realize it, but she had reached the end of the forest...on the other side was the cliff, and below that, an angry sea.
Cara saw the edge of the cliff, and tried to stop...but she was going too fast. She tripped on rock and plunged headfirst over the edge of the cliff.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!" Cara screamed as she fell.
*****
A sonic boom broke through the air as Cara fell...she heard a scream or a shout...it was very long and it was coming closer to where she was falling. Cara could hear her own heartbeat...beating, beating, no time to breathe...Cara hit her head on a rock and blacked out.
*****
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Maria screamed her sonic shout as she came flying through the air. She had to reach Cara before she hit the water.
Faster and faster, she pushed herself to the limit.
Faster and faster, Cara went spinning through the air, heading straight for the angry water which crashed against the jagged rocks below.
Maria pulled her arms even tighter to her body, trying to make herself even more aerodynamic as she plunged headfirst over the cliff after Cara...she could hear her own heartbeat over her scream... beating, beating, no time to breathe. Could she make it? She had to!!!
Maria urged herself to go faster...pushed herself beyond her known limits...the air screamed as Maria cut through.
Maria reached Cara and grabbed her, just as Cara was about to crash on the jagged rocks...Maria quickly altered course, bringing them both up, up, past the top of the cliff. Maria saw that Cara was injured and decided not to stop. She took off toward the mansion, letting her sonic scream carry them over the trees that Cara had run through earlier.
*****
The mansion was rocked with a sonic boom, everyone looked up from what they were doing, wondering what had happened.
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Maria screamed her way through the long corridors of the mansion, and made her way to the medlab. She stopped screaming and set down upon the ground. Beast was surprised, as well as Ryan and Sabertooth, but Beast saw that Cara was injured and hustled over to take Cara from Maria. He placed Cara on a table and began to look at the damage done to her head. He also noticed that her whole right arm had turned to stone.
Maria stood in the doorway, her face was pale with shock. She just realized what she had done...she had flown, at breakneck speed, over the side of a cliff. Maria was terrified of heights, she remembered telling Sean Cassidy that she would never fly. Maria's face grew paler, and her eyes took on a blank expression. Maria fainted dead away.
Beast looked over, shook his head, and walked over to where Maria lay...he picked her up and laid her on a table.
Rainfall
Cap shook Xavier’s hand. "I wish there was some thing we could have done."
"The last thing you should do is to blame yourself." Xavier said and looked sad.
"If you would like, I will see to it that the Avengers are ready to respond, if your current plan is a failure." Captain America said and let go.
"I hope it will not be necessary, but I do appreciate it." Xavier looked to the horizon.
Iron man came up behind. "Cap, we are ready to go."
"Well I wish I could have stayed for the service... he was an interesting young man, but given the situation you do understand my hasty retreat?" Cap asked.
"Of course, I will see to that they are informed." Xavier nodded
Captain America saw Thor come walking. "Thor we are leaving."
Thor stopped behind Xavier. "Yes thy are... I will stay, I will see to that this villain do not harm any one again."
Thor gave Cap a *Dare try and move me* look
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"Let my body be the host!" a rumbling voice shot out and caught all the gathered Dragons off guard.
"Thanagad, you have no right to set foot in the hall of the ancient!" An almost completely black Dragon roared.
Jonas was now even more confused.
"You are a guardian, you defile this sacred..." The newcomer cut the black Dragon off.
"Silence, Ramagar, I know more about the ancient chronicles then the readers themselves." the Dragon known as Thanagad roared back.
There was a stand still...
"The Chronicles may be wrong, we can’t be sure that this Is the one." Ramagar said pointing at the crystal that held Jonas soul.
Azmaru stepped forward and lowered Ramagar's arm. "No... Thanagad is right."
The black dragon’s only eye was glowing red. "If he bond to Thanagad..." he paused. "You would both go to the ancient."
"It cannot be helped, he must have a powerful host... you will find no one more powerful then me." Thanagad said, and no one said otherwise.
"Ramagar, we are dying as it is, let us leave you with pride, knowing that the prophecy was fulfilled... that I did not waste my life."
Ramagar looked sad and put a big hand on Azmaru's shoulder, I will miss you brother... keep a spot for me on the hunting ground."
He then looked at Thanagad. "You know that you might not have a place among your brothers... you might end up in the void."
"I am sure they will find me worthy." Thanagad said wounded.
"What is going on, I mean this is about me right... speak to me." Jonas demanded.
"Azmaru, explain to the human, we will prepare the ceremony." Ramagar said.
Jonas concentrated on Azmaru, it was hard as he from inside the life crystal had 360-degree vision.
"Long ago when we all shared the same world, Human and Dragon... The Ancient shared their great wisdom with a group of humans, hoping to create a world of peace for all."
Jonas listened...
"And when the time was right, they bonded to the humans creating an alliance forged stronger then steal... but just as human gained wisdom and honor from dragons."
Azmaru shook his head. "Some Dragons gained hate... Greed and lust for power, there was a war where Dragon fought Dragon... and to stop it the ancient banished us here."
"Now there are not many of us left, we are one with earth... we can’t survive whit out it, and the old chronicles speak of a human not of this world that will bond to a dragon and return us home."
Jonas started to worry. "And you think that it's me?"
"Time doesn't affect us in this reality, but on your world several thousands of years have passed since we walked there."
Ramagar came in, holding a new life crystal. "It is time."
Admiral
~Mansion~
Amanda had summoned Sammi a few minutes ago and was concerned that she wasn't going to show. She knew Sammi had spent a bit time in the danger room. Amanda thought about going there later herself. She was so angry she had chosen to come outside to avoid talking to anyone. She had plans to make.
"You wanted to see me?" Asked Sammi as she stalked out of the woods.
"Yes. I wish to discuss what we are going to do about Sinister." she answered.
Amanda could see Sammi's eyes harden at the mention of his name. She now understood why Xavier was always concerned about Wolverine.
"Before you go on a rampage," Amanda explained, " I want to talk. I know you're hurting and no, I have no idea what you’re feeling." She stated this as she saw Sammi was about to lose it.
"I told Xavier that we're going to take Sinister on ourselves. The X-men are not to be involved. Jonas was our teammate and we're the ones who will avenge his death."
"I have no problem with that." Sammi replied.
"I didn't think you would. I do have a problem with you. You are too much like Wolverine for your own good. Now you will understand this. I will let you have a go at Sinister. You can do what you like. You will NOT KILL HIM! Jonas would not want you to take a life and neither do I. If you cannot handle those conditions you are staying here." stated Amanda.
She could see the protest in Sammi's eyes and was prepared for a fight. She didn't know if her weaponry would be able to take Sammi down, but she couldn't back down. Suddenly, Sammi's eyes soften.
"I remember the look in Jonas's eyes when he thought he almost killed someone. He wouldn't want me to know the feeling of actually killing someone."
"No, he wouldn't. Now go tell the rest of the team. See if Cara and Maria are okay. Cara had a nasty scare."
As Sammi headed towards her friends, Amanda felt a sense of pride in her team. They would make it through this. She also felt her heart break as she thought of Jonas. He had been like a brother the way he teased her. She knew he liked to push her buttons. He hadn't deserved what Sinister had done.
She vowed that Sinister would pay for this with his life, she just wasn't going to let anyone else deal with murder on their hands. Amanda would take on that sin, just as she would forever have Jonas's death on her shoulders. She would not fail anyone else. Not Vision X. Not Charles. Not anyone.
A.C.
***I wanna dedicate this part to my grandmother carol who died in January of 1999. She missed many important things of my life, and I will always miss her. When I was depressed, she was the one who gave me the kick in the pants I needed, ands I want to that her for making me the person I am today. I love you, Grandma.
Stuff between // is song lyrics and stuff between :: is thought. Crucify is a song by Tori Amos on her super fab Little Earthquakes CD which I HIGHLY recommend.
Oh. And Morgonian was my grandma's pet nickname for me.***
Leilee sat curled up on the bed with the door locked. She had run from the room soon after Jonas had died, thrown up and locked herself in her room. The stereo was turned up with serious angst music, namely Tori Amos, blaring out.
//Every finger in the room was pointing at me I wanna spit in their faces Then I get afraid of what that could bring I got a bowling ball in my stomach I got a desert in my mouth Figures that my courage would choose to sell out now
I've been looking for a savior in these dirty streets Looking for a savior beneath these dirty sheets I've been raising up my hands Drive another nail in Just what God needs One more victim
Why do we Crucify ourselves? Every day I crucify myself and nothing I do is good enough for you I crucify myself Everyday I crucify myself And my heart is sick of being I said my heart is sick of being in chains...oh oh oh chains...oh oh oh//
Leilee shivered as the room's temperature dropped suddenly. She shifted to sit up, and saw sitting on the edge of her bed the pale form of her Grandmother Carol. Normally, she'd have no problem with this, except that her grandmother had died in January of 1999.
"....Grandma?"
The pale form smiled warmly. "Hello Morgonian."
Leilee's eyes widened in joy as she threw herself into her grandmothers arms, sobbing incoherently. "Ohg*dohg*dohg*dohg*dohg*dohg*d..."
Her grandmother held her tightly and her supernatural clothing absorbed the tears.
"Oh grandma.....I missed you so much."
Her grandmother smiled softly. "I know."
Suddenly, Leilee's face sobered. "Grandma...They killed Jonas."
Her grandmother rubbed her back soothingly. "I know, honey. I know. It's ok...."
"He was so....good. He was so nice. He didn't deserve to die. Why him?"
"I don't know honey. But there is a reason why I am here. He didn't deserve to die. It's up to you and your team-mates to stop him. I know you can do it. You can stop him."
Leilee smiled at her. "You know, I never realized how important you were and how much I needed you and loved you until you were gone. You were the one who always pushed me when I needed it. I cried for 3 months straight after you died."
Her grandmother smiled. "I know. I love you too. Morgonian?"
"Yeah Grandma?"
"That man....Remy? He really loves you. And I approve wholeheartedly. Keep him. You both deserve to be happy. Take the chance before you leave."
Leilee blushed and smiled. "Thanks Grandma. I love him too. I'll miss you."
Her grandmother smiled. "I'll miss you too. Now give me a hug before I leave." And Leilee embraced her tightly until she felt her grandmother's form fade into nothingness.
Sighing, Leilee pulled on her costume. And as she pulled it on, the song kept playing.
//I've been looking for a savior in these dirty streets. I've been looking for a savior beneath these dirty sheets I've been raising up my hands Drive another nail in Where are those Angels when you need them?//
::They're there giving you the kick in the ass when you need it.:: Leilee thought as she turned off the stereo and walked out the door.
"Ok people!" she shouted. "LET'S GO KICK SINISTER'S ASS!"
Leilee
Cara woke up to feel someone smoothing her hair away from her forehead...she was tired, and she kept her eyes closed.
She heard a man's voice saying, "Come on kid, you've got to pull through...we've got a date to play softball, remember?"
Cara opened her eyes, and smiled into the concerned blue eyes of Jamie Madrox. "I call dibs on the me's, you have to be the you's." she said in a tired voice. She closed her eyes, and started to fall back asleep.
Jamie smiled a little...the kid had spunk, he had to give her that...but she didn't look like she was going to be playing softball anytime soon.
Just then, they both heard a shout from Leilee, echoing in from the hallway.
"OKAY PEOPLE! LET'S GO KICK SINISTER'S ASS!"
Cara's eyes immediately sprang open.../What am I doing...I can't go to sleep when we've got work to do...I've got to shake this off, and get out of here!/ she thought to herself, as she struggled into a sitting position.
"What are you doing Cara, you can't get out of bed...you've been badly injured...lay back down or I'm going to get Hank to sedate you." Jamie said gruffly. He tried to push Cara back down on the bed...she began to struggle.
"LEILEE, SOMEBODY, HELP!" she shouted. She didn't want to stay in the medlab, she wanted to go with Leilee and the others...she knew she had to if she was going to survive.
Rainfall
Sammi and Amanda walked in to the room as Cara screamed. Sammi looked at the situation, and tried not to laugh, because Jamie was trying to hold Cara down with all of his might, but Cara was fighting back with minimal effort. She had to say something.
"Jamie, If you want to wrestle, can you wait til were done with Sinister?" Sammi said with a half smile.
Jamie turned stunned by the voice. "She needs rest. She can't fight."
"I assure you she can fight and she needs to. Do you see her arm?" Sammi said as Jamie looked at Cara's arm that was turning to stone."If she doesn't fight that is going to continue and I'm not even going to mention what will happen then." Sammi said quickly.
"But how are any of you going to handle Sinister? None of the X-Men have been able too. How are a bunch of newcomers going to do it?" Jamie said letting Cara up.
"Because we have to. He has to pay for what he did and not just to Jonas. He thought he could make us this way and get a way with it, and I'm telling you he has another much more painful thought coming. And Vision X is going to deliver it." Sammi said ,looking at Cara and Amanda. "Now, you two have a memorial to go to. I have to say goodbye in my own way." Sammi turned and left.
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