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Ok, guys, All the disclaimers apply, that means all thanks goes to Marvel for the X-Men, I'm just making the story. And I do read all the other stories, and they're great, keep up the good work. They inspire me!
Chapter 7: Dear John
The time came and all the students (over the age of 14) were leaving the mansion. Everyone was so excited, but I couldn't get happy. Of course some of the teachers stayed and some went with us. Some people, like me and Bobby, were taking seperate cars from the others to not be crammed in a small space. I wasn't really feeling up to it, as I had been hearing voices in my head all evening. I had even gone to see Professor Xavier, but he said that they should dissapate in due time and that I should try to have fun...huh, fun. As I came down, Scott was waiting.
Scott walked beside me: We need to talk.
I kept walking: K, shoot Mr. Summers, what's your beef?
Scott stopped me: Is it true that you and Bobby are taking seperate cars from everyone else?
I nodded.
Scott: Look, I don't think that's a good idea. I mean I think maybe...
Pane: nice to know. I'll keep that in mind.
Scott: ...He likes you!
Pane: Would it be that bad if someone else likes me?
Scott: Yes. I mean...
Pane: I don't know for sure. I think...
Bobby, behind us: i think...I know I love you.
I was caught off guard: Am I on candid camera?
He walked over to me, but Scott dived on him and they fought on the floor! I sent out a psychic s.o.s, but no one replied. I felt my own power bubble and both guys flew to opposite sides of the room! I was hovering by now, and I looked into a nearby mirror and my eyes were completely black, as were my hair and clothes! Veins started to grow across my face and I could feel what I was doing...I was destroying everything in the room! Then I felt other signatures come into the room. It was growing and soon I fell into darkness...
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Dark Pane <You know when I get out of here, I'm gonna kill you! I am the Hollow! You dare disturbe my body...You dare invade my mind!>
Logan (I'm counting on it, bub.)
Jean <We're trying to help you.>
Professor Xavier <Hollow...I do not know who you are, but I am trapping you inside Pane's mind. Jean's right, we're here to help.>
Dark Pane <Like you did Jean...keep me captive like the Phoenix, I am no mere Phoenix. I have a message for you...>
Mastermind <Xavier...Do you know who I am? Magneto has sent me to retrieve his...Pane. He requests that you do not fight this.>
Professor <Mastermind. What are you doing here?>
Dark Pane <I've found a new group of allies. The Brotherhood...that's what they call themselves, I believe. I am a key to all that is true...the means of an end, and a beginning.>
Professor X turned to the slab with Pane on it: GRAB him!
It was too late, before they could even get to him, he was gone!
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I walked through the dingy house, wearing a leather coat, a t-shirt, leather pants, and combat boots, levitating the remote from Lance's hands and into mine. I like Lance, or Avalanche, he was a confused guy. I fit in with this group more, I think. Even though they never really trained on not losing control, they had pretty good control. I guess cause they didn't care, but they were very literal people. I sat down on the couch next to Lance, who looked at me sideways and grinned.
Lance, grinning: So are you...
I answered before he could finish asking: Yep...is that a problem.
Lance: Nope, are you seeing anyone?
I flipped through the channels: You could say that. Drake and Summers.
Lance: Both?
Wanda, Mastermind, Toad, Quicksilver, Sabretooth, and Blob joined us.
I stood at the sight of Quicksilver: Not really, Summers and I were...but Drake's a little shy.
They all laughed, making me laugh as well.
Pane <I guess you could say I'm looking for a real man.>
Lance just smiled. I got up and walked away into a room when Mystique, Magneto, and Pyro entered. I was shocked to see John.
Pane: What're you doing here?
John: Let's just say I've always liked to play with fire.
Pane: Watch out, you could get burned.
John laughed: Speaking of getting burnt with fire, would you like to play with it?
I smiled: Not sure you could keep the flames up, sparky.
Magneto chuckled: I see you're making yourself at home.
Pane: How do you know who I am, Mr. Lensherr?
Magneto: Charles hasn't told you? That's rich, but that's a story for another day.
Pane: Can I go out?
Mystique: you are free to come and go as you please, just be aware of the X-Men. They have a pesky way of just showing up.
Pane: Noted. Thanks.
I left, looking back at Mystique and Magneto who were whispering about something I couldn't hear. I figured it was about me, but at this point I didn't care.
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I walked the streets of Manhatten, noticing odd things I'd never noticed before. Things were different from my small town....they were bigger. As dumb as that sounded, it was true to form. Things here were just bigger. I stopped when I felt someone invade my mind.
Pane <Xavier, don't you ever give up?>
A combination of voices < Wrong! X-Men never give up>
I felt odd and hot at the same time. I turned to see the X-Men facing me...a showdown...yay.
Pane <Bobby? Scott? Ya both make me so hot, oh Jean, Ororo...you shouldn't have. Amara, Jaime, ray, Jubes, don't be afraid. OUCH! I'm an empath...Logan. All that anger makes me think your mad; Goody! You brought the Junior Jean Grey...how are you Jace? Are we gonna fight, cause I wanna get back soon.>
Jean <We aren't here to hurt you>
Pane: Tch, tch, tch...why not? You're no fun. Good guys, by and by. I've got a little trick.
I dug into Jean's mind, uncovering thing that interested me and into memories, but I dug too far and I felt something intense hit me! It grasped onto my mind and I changed, my hair became red and yellow, as did my clothes, and my eyes were fire red! Flames lit my aura! Jean screamed out in pain until I pulled out of her mind.
Jean stammered: The...The...
Pane: Yes, Jean, the Phoenix. Feel my force!
I sent telekinetic flames at everyone, clearing them out! People scattered like roaches!
Lance appeared behind me: Wow! Now we're talking, you're great! Are you okay...I think they'll be alright, finish them, but where's...
Lance was suddenly hit by a red beam and sent hurtling into the wall, and being knocked unconsicous!
Pane: Scott, how?
Scott: That's all you have to say! What are you doing?
My eyes became brown again: I'm not...he called the Phoenix to my body! He overpowered me!
Scott: Stop! You're lying!
I stared at him before my eye burst with fire: DUH!
I kicked him in the face, causing him to slide back against the wall!
Pane: But you gotta admit, I'm a good actor. Lance! This is how you do it, Hey,look they're waking up!
Lance glared at Scott: This is how a real man does it!
He then grabbed me and kissed me, causing the X-Men to gasp in horror!
Pane, wobbling: Wow, did the Earth just move? You rock my world!
We both laughed, then turned to leave.
Bobby: Wait! You've gotta stop! They're using you to bring about....
Magneto: Apocalypse! I guess the cat's out of the bag.
I looked at Lance who had a shocked look on his face.
Pane: Wait, I thought we were all afraid of him, he's the big bad!
Magneto: Yes, but desperate times, call for desperate measures.
Pane: How are you going to do it?
Magneto: There are three ways, Bloodletting, Chanting, or Tears...
I smirked: Told you this would work. I'm glad this is over.
Lance looked at me, but I telekinetically threw him through a glass pane and into a nearby store.
Pane: My world is always rocking. Jean told me to kiss you, not that it wasn't good, but we knew someone would be watching. Apparently I dug deeper than I was supposed to and now...
Magneto: The Phoenix inhabits you.
Mystique: I knew he could not be trusted.
Pane: You're losing your..Mystique.
Mystique: I want to be the one to take him out.
I smirked: Bring it on, blue bitch!
I felt a hand on my back and immediately flipped the hand and the person attached to it over, only to see Logan laying under me!
Logan: GET DOWN!
I fell ontop of him just in time to avoid a beam from Mystique's gun. At first we didn't noticed, but when we did, we glared awkwardly. In all the awkwardness, we regained our composure.
Pane: Where is she?!
Logan flew through the air and I saw her.
Mystique: Not so smart now, are you?
Pane: What's wrong Mystique, why so blue?
We both took our stances and she kicked me hard in the stomach, but I got right back up. Then she flipped over my head, kicking me while doing it, but I moved the Earth beneathe her and she fell on her face. She got back up and she began to fight hand-to-hand and punches were thrown, things were blocked, but I finally footswept her and telekinetically held her down! She tried to mimic me, but something went wrong. By now, the rest of the X-Men had joined me in watching her go through appearances before dropping to her knees and finally slumping over.
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The trip home was quiet. I could sense their panic at me absorbing the Phoenix and what had just happened to Mystique. I was unsure about having the Hollow and the Phoenix roaming aroun in my body. I felt strange, like I could explode at any moment and while in Jean's mind, I saw her memories and how hard she struggled to contain the Phoenix. When we finally got home, everyone but me went to the debriefing. I got to my bed and layed on it. I couldn't muster enough energy to get out of bed and I fell asleep right there. A few hours later, I heard a knock at the door and already knew who it was.
Pane: What's going on with me, Bobby? Who am I?
Bobby laughed.
Pane: What? Am I funny?
Bobby stopped laughing and smiled: No...well, yes, ever since the day I met you I've loved you. I've loved you for so short a time and still....You're beautiful.
I made room for Bobby to sit: That was sweet, but was that true? You love me?
Bobby: i see more than you think I see. I waited so long for you to finally...
Pane: What?
Bobby: Notice me. I didn't...
He stopped.
Bobby continued: Well, i snuck out of the debriefing and I...
I kissed him and fell backwards onto the bed. We made out passionately, then he stopped.
Bobby: If you're not ready...
I kissed him again, then began to undress him, as he did me, then we made love.