The Angel's Departure pt 14



When "Hannibal" was finally over Jean Grey was sleeping against Scott, and Kitty was hiding behind Kurt. The others seemed to at least enjoy the movie somewhat. It was 2:30 and time for the next tape, "Someone like you." Scott got up to put the next tape in, which woke Jean. "The next tape is someone like you," Scott told them. Scott sat back down with Jean as the movie began. "Have a nice nap?" Scott asked, and Jean nodded. "Don't worry you missed all the scary parts."

"Good," Jean said smiling at Scott and moving closer to him. "I think I'm going to like this movie," Jean told Scott as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I think I'm going to like it too," Scott agreed with her.

"This is a total chick flick," Evan complained.

"Oh get over it!" Kitty told him as she moved from her hiding position to watch the movie.

That night they watched "Spy Kids," "Valentine," "Frankenstien,"and "Lost in Space." By the time the professor, Logan, and Storm arrived home the TV was showing snow and the kids where all sleeping. Their night out had been nice and they could tell that the kids had had a good time. The mansion was also still in one piece.
***
It rained all that night and for the rest of the week. School seemed slow for the kids and there was not very much to do anywhere. Soon enough saturday came around and it was still raining. "I was hoping for some sunshine," Professor Xavier told Storm.

"Me too," Logan told her with disapointment in his voice.

"I called Evan's parents and they're coming. I also called Kitty's parents and they should be on their way."

"Good," Xavier told her.

The kids walked down the stairs and headed to the kitchen. They were all in partial pajamas and partial clothes. "Hey parents will be here soon, remember?" Logan told them.

"Oh my..." Kitty yelled and ran back up the stairs.

"Thanks Logan," Jean said simply heading back up the stairs.

"Aren't the rest of you going?" Logan asked.

"Nope, why should I?" Rogue asked him.

"Kay, just wanted to warn you all. Scott? Kurt? Evan? You guys gettin ready anytime soon."

"Yeah, I'm going," Scott said, "come on Evan. You too elf boy."

"Vut my food. Scott..." Kurt whined in defeat as he followed Evan and Scott up the stairs.

"I'm not going," Rogue told him.

"Fine, suit yourself," Logan told her.
***
Soon enough Jean, Kitty, and Evan's parents arrived in the rain. The only thing that was different was that Jean's parents did not know that she was a mutant and that that was the purpose of the institute. After everyone had been introduced and the parents had a time to talk amongst themselves, Professor Xavier decided that it was time to tell Jean's parents (and sister) the reason she was living there. He had ordered them to change into their X-Men uniforms, and assemble upstairs out of sight.

"Mr., Mrs., and Miss Grey there are things that you do not yet understand about this establishment," Xavier started off. "This is a school for gifted youngsters, for children with special gifts..."

"Well, we know that," Mr. Grey interrupted.

"What you don't know is that this is a school for...mutants."

"Mutants?"

"Yes, the X-Men." On that note the X-Men made their way down the stairs. Perfect timing to have the front doors to crash open from the storm, so Jean decided to demonstrate her powers by forcing the doors shut and locking them.

The parents were amazed and proud of their children. Mr. Grey was still in shock from learning this. "This..this is what you teach them?"

"I teach them how to control and expand their powers. To help others using their gifts."

"Then this is why she wants to stay here so badly?" he asked.

"Yes," Jean told him. "You are my family, but so are they," Jean said motioning to the others.

"Thank you Professor Xavier. I understand now," Mr. Grey said shaking his hand.

"Your very welcome."