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His mentioning of divorce did catch Emma by surprise, but it was nothing that caught her mind in any other way than because she had not expected it "I would not look that far ahead just yet, Scott. Jean seem to do nothing short of loving you and stress was the primary reason we found her on the floor. For now, take it slow with anything that can stress your wife" Emma was the better Telepath of the two, but Jean had other talents that would make it too hard for the White Queen to properly deal with her, should she lash out for one reason or the other. There was always the option of combined effort from herself and the professor, or her dear Cuckoo girls, but it was all just theories. She smiled at Scott and nodded at him "Before you do anything that can upset her, I should get at least one chance to gauge her mental state. After some time in her presence, I should be deep enough in her head to know more. We want what is best for the team, not destroy one of its members" Although the idea was alluring.

She parted herself from the wall and nodded at Scott "If that is what you want, Scott, then it would be me an honor" She paused and looked at the danger room then, before looking back at him "If that is what you want"

He wasn't thinking of getting a divorce right now, he just wanted her to know exactly how far he was willing to take it. He was beginning to think that she was assuming that he would want to hurt Jean emotionally. That was the so far from the truth and it kind of made him feel bad, almost seems as if no one here understands him. He was about to go up to his room and physically go to sleep but he doesn't want to be alone therefore he won't dismiss Emma for the conclusions she seemed to be coming up to. "Ms. Frost, I've been alone for six months. I've completely exiled myself from all forms of civilization, free from the problems and concerns of others, free from everything but myself. I don't want to spend another night alone. Jean's still shook up, all I want is for someone to keep me company until she's back and ready to talk to you."

Emma listened to his thoughts just as much as she listened to his voice, and she smiled at each one of them. All she really did was explain the situation, an explanation which Scott seemed to drastically misinterpret. It was of no real importance though, that he did not quite get what she meant. For as long as he caught on the fact that Jean should not be put through large amounts of stress "I know you would never hurt anyone intentionally, least of all your wife. That is one of the things I admire about you. I know what you meant" she said non-the-less and cleansed her mind of thoughts irrelevant to this current conversation. She smiled at Scott "I understand how you must feel after your time in absence"

She moved her hands behind her back and walked to the center of the hallway. She turned and faced Scott with her whole body as she smiled "If you are certain of what you want, I will keep you company. I only advise you not to count your wife out just yet. While her strength can not compare to that of the White Queen, she is still still a strong woman. Perhaps she regenerate faster than you give her credit for"

Jean stood waiting for Scott to returne.Something had to be wrong.This was far to much time for an simple yes and no answer.Since he had gone to speak with Emma if kinda worried her.*You know he's with her right?You should*That isn't true.*The battle in her own head seemed to rage on.Why was it back,what did it want.It seemed like everytime she felt normal something would happen to open the door to her other half.

By now Jean was sitting near an wall dealing with the phoeix herself.She couldn't have others always helping her with this.She had to contain it's power.If the others knew it was Phoenix playing aroud inside Jean's deepest thoughts they fear her and question her every action.Most of all how could she allow Scott to know.The Phoenix would stress him out.Beast..yes..Beast and the Professor could help he i someway.

Psylocke on the other hand had already spoken to Beast about Jean.She knew something was up.Nothing short of the Phoenix and The White Queen could drive Jean to her latest actions.Now that both were here what was the team to do now.

Jean ran her fingers across her long auburn hair.Her mind drifted to the past before the phoenix.Countless missions and yet nothing was missing between her an Scott.She loved him more now but what was it?How did the passion burn out.Was this how marriage was. For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health for as long as we both shall live.Untill death do us part.

He didn't want to be alone, he wanted to feel warm again like he did earlier. Be it from Jean or Emma, at the moment it didn't matter, but he also wanted Jean to get the help she needed. He was more than surprised to hear that Emma Frost admired something about him. It was shocking and breathtaking. He didn't Jean's health it would probably be best to listen to Emma. "You're right again Emma, shall we go and check on her?"

"Am I ever wrong?" Emma nodded towards the danger room and gestured with her hand for Scott to walk over there "Lets go see how she is doing" Needless to say of course, Emma knew how Jean was doing and how much she would appreciate seeing Scott again. For now, playing Scott out of her hands was not the best of ideas. It was not that she feared what would happen if she did, or Jean at all for that matter. It was a simple necessity to provide Scott with the proper dosage of affection from his wife. She was in a currently vulnerable, caring state of mind. Anger, jealousy, sorrow, none of those and other negative emotions were very appropriate to expose Jean for at this time, especially given her power over Scott.

Emma walked into the danger room just before Scott did and she looked over at Jean "I have agreed to help you out, Mrs. Summers. Scott is quite the persuasive man. You are lucky to have him in your grasp" She smiled and waved for Scott to come in, even though he was already in the process of doing so. As he entered, she paused in her steps and allowed him to walk past her "Real lucky" She crossed her arms and simply stood silent after that.

Scott was happy that she was willing to accept her help. Emma's comment made him blush a bit but it wasn't enough to be highly noticeable. He stood behind his wife and placed his hands on her shoulders to ease her mind. He wanted her to know that she was surrounded by people that care about her. "So Jean how are you most comfortable with all of this? Do you want me to be there, wait around and let you two talk privately or what? I just want you to be happy."

"It will be done on your terms, Jean. I only intend to aid, not impose" She smiled at the two, looking at them both. That of course was only half a truth. She had come to aid, but imposing was not out of the question. Well, in terms of Jean it in a sense was, but looking at the big picture, all there was to it all was one big imposition. Not that Scott complained, nor had she heard anything on the matters from Charles, Logan or any of the remaining nimrods. They had use of the White Queen, grave use. Not that all teams in the world did not, but she had grown quite attached to this group of misguided fools.

Their intentions were good, and she respected them, but they were a little too soft. They needed to be hardened, they needed to be ready with that little extra touch that would prove a point. Among many other things, a good start would be to toughen the magnificent leader, the noble Cyclops. Charles Xavier was wise, and a grand teacher, but there were differences in their teachings. Not vast differences, but significant enough. Oh, how much good could not the White Queen do with the trust of the fine Scott Summers and from within the ranks of the X-Men.

Jean looked up at Scott.She stood up a gave him an warm smile.She would make sure not to speak it so Emma could hear.*Scott where do I start?Maybe it's best if I just tell you.I'm afraid Scott.Just when I was starting to feel normal.It's back.I can't stop hearing the voice in my head.I don't wanna run you away.It cries out to me.To be free.You just got back.I didn't wanna tell you and have you worried.If Emma is truly going to help then I want you here.I need you here.*Her eyes shifted away from Cyclops eyes and onto Emma.She wanted to demand that she'd stay out her head but what could Emma do without some telepathy."These are my terms Emma.Do what you have to but don't go looking around for anything that you don't need to see or know.I would like it if my husband was with me,but Emma I mean it.Don't try go digging for my memories."
Jean looked back at Cyclops."Thank you Scott.For being there.For our family.For me."

"Your flimsy mind contains no cravings of mine, Jean. You need not worry about me snooping around, since there is nothing in there I want. Non-the-less, I will respect your request and only go as far as I would need to venture. Of course, I am requested to aid you as merely a counselor, a therapist. My powers is a useful tool, but hardly a necessity" The White Queen smiled at the woman and looked then over at Scott. She brushed some hair out of her face and placed her hands over her waist, raising her head to look down slightly on the couple, her gaze fixed on Scott Summers "And I have no reason to deny the presence of the lovely, loving husband. In the end, no secrets should be held between husband and wife"

She looked back at Jean. Indeed, Scott should be thanked for being there for family and wife. It of course did not change the fact that he had been absent for six months. Quite present indeed. Emma knew most answers within Scott's head, but she was dying to hear him confess to that particular part. Why had Scott been gone for six months. The answer was quite delicious, at least for Emma. The bigger question was what he had told everyone else.

Scott heard her thoughts but he was thinking out loud when he responded. He hated the Phoenix with all of his heart "Then release it and just be you. You don't need it and it doesn't need you. You've been nothing but a burden since it came." What he had meant to say was it as in the Phoenix, but he wasn't really thinking straight with that thing on it's mind. "Emma's right, there should be no secrets or lies between us but there's always going to be something hidden beneath the covers as long as it's inside of you. You'll never be Jean Grey because you'll always be fighting urges to do harm to others which is something MY Jean would never do."

His words were like an butterknife cutting into an stick of butter.Her heart sank with the word burden come out.As the word played in her head it felt glass was impaling her heart.Her throat dried as she held back her emotions.She gave him her heart.What was going on,her fears ad he could only reply with an rebuke.There was some truth in his words but he made it sound as if she had chossen this.She didn't ask for it."What do you mean your Jean.I'm still the same woman you fell in love with in the past."For once the real Jean was shinning through.She allowed her hair to hang over her face in an attemp to hide her watering eyes.His words were so harsh.She turned her back toward him.Every tear that tried to fall was cought by her power.

She hasn't been Jean this whole time, he's not the same, just today she proved to be cold as the winter winds, he loved her so much so he wouldn't sugarcoat anything. He would tell her how he felt. Her tears shook the very foundation of his soul but holding back these problems would hurt them both more. "If it begs to be free then why do you hold onto it? It's changing you, influencing your every decision making you cold. Look at how you treated Emma today. Do you remember what you said to her? You asked her about her remaining children and tried reminding her of the many she lost. That was a cold hearted move right there and I know my Jean wouldn't dare attack someone in such a way. This is why I don't like that thing inside of you. It even rubbed off on our daughter? Who knows when she's going snap? The existence of the Phoenix Force is tearing this family apart. Its literally been years since I said something without worrying about how you or it will respond? I'm tired of living in fear of what may happen. I'll always love you but its hard to be with you lately." He said it, he said everything that was bothering him and holding them back. How she would react was another question but Scott felt safe with Emma by his side.

Jean stood with her back facing him.Free huh Scott?*Careful what he wishes for right Jean?Give him an taste of an freedom.Go ahead.Show him what it means to be scared.Then we do love him maybe he's just weak..."Go to hell.I'm sick of you trying to give me orders.Your the biggest mistake I ever allowed to happen in my life.You might be powerful but as your avatar I have an say in the matter.Your are me,and I you.As you I commend you to subject your will under my control.Scott is right.You've turned me into an soulless monster like you."Jean turned around to face both Cyclops and the White Queen."Emma again I am sorry."She turned to face Scott as she wrapped her arms around him."Scott I don't know if it will ever truly be gone,what I do know is that with each word I just spoke it felt as if I had been fighting an war for years.I still want to see what Emma has to say about this.Hopefully the Professor ca help me lock it away for good.I had no clue for years you felt this way."

So much for the idea not to upset Jean, although surprisingly enough she seemed to suppress it with less of an effort at this stage. Emma slightly befuddled arched an eyebrow as Jean spoke, as when Scott did "This is hardly a matter the professor need to have a hand in, darling. The combined efforts of me and the Stepford Cuckoos has Charles beat any day. Those girls as you so crudely defined them, are terrific students and has greater potentials than you and I" She leaned against the wall of the danger room with her arms crossed and looked at the two, smiling "I am confident I can make the pain go away. For both of you, although that is a different matter" Emma looked then up at the roof, simply drifting away in thoughts.

She was so pathetic, that woman. In tears, her arms around Scott. A weakling that expected pity from those that loved her. The White Queen would ease their torment, even it it would take some time. Scott first and foremost must be relieved of the burdens, of the restraints. The shackles that bound him to sorrow and fear. Then there was the sweet Jean, always the victim, always the one to be felt sorry for. Parts of Emma would enjoy breaking into her mind, of that there was no doubt. It was demeaning that some second rate intellect dared call her mind inadequate.

"We can seal it away for good" She continued and looked back at the two. She smirked and looked first at Jean and then at Scott.

Neither of these women were understanding what he meant nor what he wanted. He didn't want this thing to be suppressed, he knew it wouldn't be permanent like they describe. No one in this mansion was greater than the Phoenix Force and it's return as the dormant personality inside of her would cost them all a lot and he wasn't ready to pay that price. The Phoenix should be free to wander the cosmos and do whatever it wants, but instead it's here to plague Scott's family and friends. Nate should still be here, Scott didn't dismiss him yet nor did he get a chance to thank him for all of his hard work. Scott should have known better than to try and compete with a cosmic entity. Scott wanted someone who was strong and dependent on themselves. His eyes shifted to one and then the other and back again. "Do either of you understand what it is I want for this team? I'm not speaking as a husband or a friend or a teacher. This is strictly for the good of the X-Men, not my marriage."

"Of course, Scott. You of all people must understand though, that it is not so easily extracted. It should remain in her, contained from the world, it is the only safe option. It has chosen her as a vessel, it trusts her and angering it will do more harm than good for the team. Our best option is to seal it away" She knew how Scott felt. She could sense his emotions, his thoughts, his frustration. It was an aching experience, even for one as collected as herself. She smiled faintly and looked at Scott. He feared the Phoenix and he did so with good reason. If Emma could, she would make the Phoenix go away for good, but it was not even within the power of the White Queen to do so. The Phoenix was a force much greater than they, a force incomprehensible even to Jean who has hosted it for so long. Scott had to know this, despite his words, but who could blame him. The pain he must go through, knowing that his wife serve a purpose that he has no power over. Perhaps repairing their marriage was not the best option for now. In Scott's absence, he had found serenity, Emma had sensed this. In Her presence, that serenity vanished in mere moments.

"We can not fight such a force, only hope to control it. Scott, darling, fearing this being will not protect your team. You need to detach yourself from your fears, by any means. Expect rather than hope to escape. It has been beaten before. Become the leader your team need you to be. Once there and only then should the future concern you" Emma paused in her words and lifted her gaze, fixing it on the distance. She smiled and took a deep breath, before through telepathy speaking solely to Scott *You need to decide what is best for you. You need to figure out how to best cope with the situation, rather than focus on trying to escape it. Your team needs a balanced leader, not a fearful one*

Originally posted by Wei Phoenix
Neither of these women were understanding what he meant nor what he wanted. He didn't want this thing to be suppressed, he knew it wouldn't be permanent like they describe. No one in this mansion was greater than the Phoenix Force and it's return as the dormant personality inside of her would cost them all a lot and he wasn't ready to pay that price. The Phoenix should be free to wander the cosmos and do whatever it wants, but instead it's here to plague Scott's family and friends. Nate should still be here, Scott didn't dismiss him yet nor did he get a chance to thank him for all of his hard work. Scott should have known better than to try and compete with a cosmic entity. Scott wanted someone who was strong and dependent on themselves. His eyes shifted to one and then the other and back again. "Do either of you understand what it is I want for this team? I'm not speaking as a husband or a friend or a teacher. This is strictly for the good of the X-Men, not my marriage."

Rei felt like he achieved a great goal. She was able to sneak in to the cerebro room with no trouble at all! He was usually stopped by some x-men, security, and even some kind of lame telepath. She looked at the chair, its helmet and just yawned towards it. It looked boring to him and she wanted to find something else to reach to, or trick another person. Rei got on top of the chair and jumped off it walking back on the hall.

Rei was walking along the halls with her hands behind the back of his head as she walked. It was late, everyone is either busy doing some kind of late night work or asleep. After awhile of thinking about it, maybe that is why getting to the secret cerebro room was so easy, everyone must be to busy or asleep. His achievement was slowly turning in to one that was not so great at all. It was like she cheated in a way. Rei sighed and looked even more bored and depressed at the thought of his goal was crap.

Re thought about it after awhile and realized she has seen the other x-men train in the dangeroom sometimes or make lots of noises in it, maybe it'll be less boring there. But combat and swift movements isn't something Rei was used to, it could be dangerous but at least she won't be bored. I'm sure there's like... an instruction manual somewhere, I'll go to beginners level. If anything he'll sleep somewhere near there if there wasn't a guide of some kind.

Rei then found the general area of the dangeroom through the hall ways. She stepped in to a pretty small room, it was unfamiliar to him but she is sure it wasn't the dangeroom, it was to small to train and full of controls and button. She suddenly stopped for a moment and double checked the room, this room seemed a lot more fun then cerebro or what the danger room is. It was like a giant computer, maybe it has video games on it.

He sat down on the chair and grinned turning it on. She turned it on and started pressing some buttons and turning knobs while giggling. Typing in keyboards. But unknown to him, the danger room turned on and made the room to level 10 danger level.

Psylocke stood near the stairs looking down at several studets enjoying them selfs.They seemed to be having fun doig whatever it was they were doing.It kinda remided her of her youth.Question was where was that shapeshift?Speaking of Rei Betsy hadn't seen alot of the x-men.Angelus she hadn't run across yet,Nate and Wade still hadn't come back.She looked over by the hallway wondering when would they train Rei as an x-men."Wonder what happen to the shapeshifter.Maybe Storm still has it locked up in it's room."