A/N: This is a sequel to my story Echoes of the Mind. It takes place three years after the first story ended. I strongly suggest that you read the other story first so you aren't completely confused about what is going on in this story. There are also many pieces of amazing fanart under my profile for Echoes of the Mind which may help you to picture the original story. If fanart is done for this one I will add them as well. I am starting a new job so I do not make the promise of a new chapter each day, but I will do my very best to stay as close to that as possible. Echoes of the mind has 1,620 reviews - and is my highest achievement. Not because of me - but because of all of you which followed it devoutly. You brightened my day by walking with me each step of this journey and I hope to see a lot of familiar faces for this story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Marvel , but the story concept is mine.

Slash warning: Erik and Charles = Don't like it? Don't read it.

"Get out of that tree this instant!" Raven's voice carried across the many acres of the Xavier institute for gifted youngsters. She stood beneath the large elm tree just outside of the main entrance. Her arms were crossed over her bare blue form. Her foot tapped into the crumbled leaves of fall. The cause of her frustration could easily be identified as the fuzzy blue 4 and ½ year old perched on one of the highest branches.

"Come get me!" Kurt called back down to his mother.

His toes gripped the branch with a surprising amount of skill, while his tail was held out behind him for balance. The long K-9 teeth in his mouth could have looked like fangs if not for the fact that he was grinning ear to ear at his mothers growing frustration.

"I will not! This isn't funny Kurt. Come down right now!" Raven's exasperation was impossible to miss.

"Why don't you just climb up there and get him?" A voice asked behind her.

Raven didn't have to turn around to recognize the voice as belonging to the young Jean Grey. If ever there had been a question as to rather or not the school was good for mutants, all one needed to do was meet Jean. It was hard to believe that she had shown up here almost 5 years ago. She lacked the ability to control her powers and has experienced the dying thoughts of a close friend. This had caused her to fall into a depression where she had stopped speaking.

It was hard to believe that was the same person who stood behind Raven now. Jean had beautiful red hair that flowed down to below the small of her back. She was becoming quiet the attractive young lady at nearly fifteen years old. One of the most gifted students at the school. Well, that's what Charles said. She didn't seem extremely impressive to Raven.

"Because, if I were to climb up there he would just teleport when I got close and I'm not playing chase when he is supposed to be in time out." Raven answered shortly before raising her voice to Kurt. "Fine. You stay out here. When you get back inside you'll just have to sit in time-out for twice as long."

"I'll just teleport again!" Kurt shouted with a grin.

Raven looked angry for a moment before smiling and looking up at him. "Fine. Teleport anywhere you like. Just remember - There is not way to see the kitchen and I'm sure you'll get hungry between now and then. Goodnight, sweetie."

She gave small wave to a suddenly doubtful Kurt and started to walk inside.

"Wait!" Kurt shouted, the prospect of missing out on the best part of the day just for a game was not as lucrative as before. If Kurt loved anything - it was eating.

Raven kept walking.

"Momma!" Kurt shouted.

Raven kept walking and had opened the door the main house. Then, in a poof of blue smoke and the smell of sulfur Kurt was beside her.

She looked down at Kurt with a smile. "Hello sweetheart! I thought you were in time out." Her tone was vague, as though she was not aware he had left the time-out chair in the den.

"I am." Kurt assured her, before gripping her hand with his own three fingered grip. "Just wanted to say love you." He jumped up and kissed her cheek. "Love you!" Then in a moment he was gone and could be seen sitting innocently in the time out seat across the room.

Raven smiled and looked at Jean in a whisper. "That boy plays me like a fiddle…"

This chapter was very short, they will not all be this length. Don't worry - lots of Charles and Erik to come!

Well, I got the blu-ray today and I think it was exactly what I needed to get geared up to continue this story. I am still looking for a beta reader so let me know if you are interested. Thanks all!

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