Adjusting (Part 3)
By Ms. Neptune Holmes
A/N: Hello again everyone! Thank you to the reviews of the previous chapter. So without any further ado, here's chapter 3! Note: I am sorry everyone, but because of failing intrests and lack of muse and original inspiration, this will be the final chapter to this story. Maybe later on down the road I might extend this a bit, but until then, I am truely sorry.
"..." Is conversation or talking.
^^...^^ is author created flashback
`...` is original flashback from episode
**~~~~** Is telepathic conversation
#....# Is change of scene.
Disclaimer: "X-23" and other X-Men DO NOT BELONG TO ME! They are the property of the writers of the show and Kids WB network. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ Anastasia stood silently as Professor Xavier queried her politely. He had a gentle smile, but she still did not feel at ease around anybody but Logan.
"So you have decided to join us?" He asked quietly.
She bobbed her head in response.
"Well, then, we'll get you settled in. I'll make the proper arrangements so that you can begin school on Monday. You'll have to get some new clothes though, yours are ruined." Xavier then looked over to the burly man. "Logan, please settle Ms. Eryines in the guest quarters and then see Jubilee and ask her if Anastasia can borrow a set of pajamas. Afterwards, come back and see me. There are a few things we need to discuss."
"Excuse me Professor, but I would prefer to sleep in my clothes," she declared firmly.
"I don't think that's a good idea, child." Ororo broke in. "Your clothes are wet and dirty. You would probably have a cold before morning if you wore them to bed. Perhaps you'd like a bath?"
'X-23' though about it for a moment. She had never had a luxurious bath. After a training session, she took a short, luke-warm bath before she returned to her lessons. Looking over to the weather-witch, she nodded. Ororo swept out of the room.
"C'mon, Ana." Logan growled. Ana turned to leave, but then faced Charles Xavier.
"I-I wanted to say I am sorry for ruining parts of your home." She said, in a tone that was so quiet it almost surprised it came from her.
"You needn't worry, Ana. Most of what was.ruined is replaceable. This mansion has been through more than just a few broken things." He smiled.
An hour later, she had bathed and dressed in a set of pajamas, (which fit her almost perfectly) and was lead to her room by Ororo.
"Now, if you need anything, Rouge and Ktty are right down the hall. Breakfast is at seven." She opened the door, and ushered her in.
The former 'X-23' could hardly believe it. The room was lavish; it was like nothing she had seen before. A large, four poster bedstead, with dark red covers stood in the in one corner of the bed. A vanity stood in the corner, empty of the cosmetics that had covered the other girl's vanity- what was her name. Jean? The room had a curtain, accompanied by French doors that led to a small circular patio and overlooked the lake. In another corner, stood brass plated full-length mirror.
"This-is MY room?" she muttered in awe. She heard the woman behind her chuckled.
"Of course, Ana." Ororo said gently. "Now, get some sleep." The Weather- Witch said turning and closing the door behind her. Ana stood in the middle of the room, contemplating all that she had experienced in the past few hours. She turned and felt suddenly overwhelmed. Had she made the right choice? This was all so new to her, she didn't think she could be 'normal.' After all, 'X-23' had spent most of her life in a lab, and NEVER had friends or 'fun.'
Walking over to the mirror, she looked at her reflection. No longer was she the 'lab rat', the human weapon. Anastasia sat on the bed and felt the cloth of the pajamas. The light blue sleeper felt foreign to her. She had never worn anything but her uniform for everything. Sighing, she got into bed, and for the first time, fell into a deep slumber without any fear or aprehension.
#.....6 months Later........#
Anastasia smiled as she watched the younger students have a snowball fight as she sat on the steps leading into the Intitute. School had let out for the holidays, much to her relief. She had been a good student and excelled in all subjects, but the winter break was greatly appreciated by her, and by the other students in Bayville, no doubt. Ana had learned to deal with the angry taunts and stares of the normal student poulation. The former "X- 23" had not only gained a family, but a new life as well. She now knew how to play the piano, thanks to Ororo, knew German, thanks to Kurt, and knew how to have "fun," thanks to Kitty, Jean, and the other girls. It had been hard for her to adjust at first; everyone knew what and how to do certain things that she did not, but eventually, she caught on. Ana had learned about the holiday of Christmas by Jean, Scott, Kitty, and Kurt, and was eager to know what it felt like to have Christmas with a 'family,' even a non traditional one. Walking into the institute and brushing off the acess of snow that had landed on her heavy winter jacket, she was about ready to return to her room, when a familiar voice called her from the library. Ana entered the study to see Logan, who had his back turned from her, and Professor Xavier smiling to her.
Logan turned and smiled to her. In his hand was a thick, folded, cream colored parchment.
"I was suppose ta give you this tommorow, ki-Ana. But, I wanted to suprise ya anyhow, here," he hande the parchement to her, "Read it."
Carefully, she unfolded the paper and read "This is to annouce that Logan has legally and lawfully adopted one Anastasia Nicole Erinyes. On this day December the 13th, 2002." her voice faltered as tears began to well up in her as and splash down her face. "You-you mean that I am your-" she whispered, but could not finish. Logan nodded. "Merry Christmas, daughter." Her first real Christmas, and now she had someone close to her. She wrapped her arms around her new found dad and whispered, "I love you, father. Merry Christmas."
The End
By Ms. Neptune Holmes
A/N: Hello again everyone! Thank you to the reviews of the previous chapter. So without any further ado, here's chapter 3! Note: I am sorry everyone, but because of failing intrests and lack of muse and original inspiration, this will be the final chapter to this story. Maybe later on down the road I might extend this a bit, but until then, I am truely sorry.
"..." Is conversation or talking.
^^...^^ is author created flashback
`...` is original flashback from episode
**~~~~** Is telepathic conversation
#....# Is change of scene.
Disclaimer: "X-23" and other X-Men DO NOT BELONG TO ME! They are the property of the writers of the show and Kids WB network. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ Anastasia stood silently as Professor Xavier queried her politely. He had a gentle smile, but she still did not feel at ease around anybody but Logan.
"So you have decided to join us?" He asked quietly.
She bobbed her head in response.
"Well, then, we'll get you settled in. I'll make the proper arrangements so that you can begin school on Monday. You'll have to get some new clothes though, yours are ruined." Xavier then looked over to the burly man. "Logan, please settle Ms. Eryines in the guest quarters and then see Jubilee and ask her if Anastasia can borrow a set of pajamas. Afterwards, come back and see me. There are a few things we need to discuss."
"Excuse me Professor, but I would prefer to sleep in my clothes," she declared firmly.
"I don't think that's a good idea, child." Ororo broke in. "Your clothes are wet and dirty. You would probably have a cold before morning if you wore them to bed. Perhaps you'd like a bath?"
'X-23' though about it for a moment. She had never had a luxurious bath. After a training session, she took a short, luke-warm bath before she returned to her lessons. Looking over to the weather-witch, she nodded. Ororo swept out of the room.
"C'mon, Ana." Logan growled. Ana turned to leave, but then faced Charles Xavier.
"I-I wanted to say I am sorry for ruining parts of your home." She said, in a tone that was so quiet it almost surprised it came from her.
"You needn't worry, Ana. Most of what was.ruined is replaceable. This mansion has been through more than just a few broken things." He smiled.
An hour later, she had bathed and dressed in a set of pajamas, (which fit her almost perfectly) and was lead to her room by Ororo.
"Now, if you need anything, Rouge and Ktty are right down the hall. Breakfast is at seven." She opened the door, and ushered her in.
The former 'X-23' could hardly believe it. The room was lavish; it was like nothing she had seen before. A large, four poster bedstead, with dark red covers stood in the in one corner of the bed. A vanity stood in the corner, empty of the cosmetics that had covered the other girl's vanity- what was her name. Jean? The room had a curtain, accompanied by French doors that led to a small circular patio and overlooked the lake. In another corner, stood brass plated full-length mirror.
"This-is MY room?" she muttered in awe. She heard the woman behind her chuckled.
"Of course, Ana." Ororo said gently. "Now, get some sleep." The Weather- Witch said turning and closing the door behind her. Ana stood in the middle of the room, contemplating all that she had experienced in the past few hours. She turned and felt suddenly overwhelmed. Had she made the right choice? This was all so new to her, she didn't think she could be 'normal.' After all, 'X-23' had spent most of her life in a lab, and NEVER had friends or 'fun.'
Walking over to the mirror, she looked at her reflection. No longer was she the 'lab rat', the human weapon. Anastasia sat on the bed and felt the cloth of the pajamas. The light blue sleeper felt foreign to her. She had never worn anything but her uniform for everything. Sighing, she got into bed, and for the first time, fell into a deep slumber without any fear or aprehension.
#.....6 months Later........#
Anastasia smiled as she watched the younger students have a snowball fight as she sat on the steps leading into the Intitute. School had let out for the holidays, much to her relief. She had been a good student and excelled in all subjects, but the winter break was greatly appreciated by her, and by the other students in Bayville, no doubt. Ana had learned to deal with the angry taunts and stares of the normal student poulation. The former "X- 23" had not only gained a family, but a new life as well. She now knew how to play the piano, thanks to Ororo, knew German, thanks to Kurt, and knew how to have "fun," thanks to Kitty, Jean, and the other girls. It had been hard for her to adjust at first; everyone knew what and how to do certain things that she did not, but eventually, she caught on. Ana had learned about the holiday of Christmas by Jean, Scott, Kitty, and Kurt, and was eager to know what it felt like to have Christmas with a 'family,' even a non traditional one. Walking into the institute and brushing off the acess of snow that had landed on her heavy winter jacket, she was about ready to return to her room, when a familiar voice called her from the library. Ana entered the study to see Logan, who had his back turned from her, and Professor Xavier smiling to her.
Logan turned and smiled to her. In his hand was a thick, folded, cream colored parchment.
"I was suppose ta give you this tommorow, ki-Ana. But, I wanted to suprise ya anyhow, here," he hande the parchement to her, "Read it."
Carefully, she unfolded the paper and read "This is to annouce that Logan has legally and lawfully adopted one Anastasia Nicole Erinyes. On this day December the 13th, 2002." her voice faltered as tears began to well up in her as and splash down her face. "You-you mean that I am your-" she whispered, but could not finish. Logan nodded. "Merry Christmas, daughter." Her first real Christmas, and now she had someone close to her. She wrapped her arms around her new found dad and whispered, "I love you, father. Merry Christmas."
The End