How to out run the Wolverine

Mansion

I stare out over the clouds as we fly high above everything. Knowing my life is about to change again.

" Fasten your self belts, Az. We're coming in for a landing at the mansion." Says Ororo. I roll my eyes at her and say

" You do realize I've fallen out of a plan.... Without a parachute right?"

I see her smile as she starts flipping switches and knobs.
" This before or after you were struck by lightning?" She chuckles

I groan at the reminder
" I'm never telling you anything ever again Storm! You have the memory of an elephant!"

We land and she shuts off the engines. As they power down, I unbuckle my seat belt and stand. Popping my neck then rolling my shoulders to release the tension that had settled there since we had taken off.

" Come my dear let's get you settled into your room." He wheels himself down the ramp.

Taking a deep breath , I grab my bag and follow after him at a much slower pace.
" You'll be in the teachers wing...." I freeze at that. Panic taking root in my veins.

"Chuck.... You know I can't."
He stops and turns back to look at me.

" Oh yes, of course. My apologies. The gardeners cottage is still available. It needs to be aired and dusted but I'm sure I can have a few of the teenagers help with that task. Now how about we go and have some dinner? I believe tonight is steak and baked potatoes."

My mouth starts salivating at the sound of a juicy steak.

" Lead the way Chuck." I smile at him.

" I did inform Hank that you like your steak more medium rare." I chuckle at that putting my hands on my hips.

" You knew I'd come." I state .
He shrugs .
" Not for certain, considering I hadn't seen you in about ten years , but knowing you...there wasn't really any doubt."

I roll my eyes.
Loud voices and laughter are coming from the cafeteria.
I sigh and center myself trying to block out the noise.
Storm had followed behind us taking in our conversation. Now her seeing me hesitate at the door, she places a hand on my shoulder and squeezes.

" Rose, you have nothing to fear. He doesn't remember you. Whatever happened before, he is essentially a different man to the man You knew as James."
I take a deep breath and nod my head.

Chuck rolls foreward and we follow after him. When I step through , it's to total silence. I take in how many students are at the different tables, at least two hundred. Then my eyes fall on the teachers.

I smile when I see Hank. My good friend. Then my eyes move on to Gambit. I roll my eyes at the wink he sends my way. Still taking in the other teachers, I see Scott and Jean. Surprise on each of their faces. Then anger enter Jeans eyes.

I roll my eyes at the drama I feel coming my way from her. I move on to see a blue mutant that looks like a blue elf. Pointed ears and a barbed tail moving back and forth in curiosity. I smile at him.

Then see a few younger teachers that weren't here ten years ago. One a beautiful woman with beautiful brown and white hair. She's sitting next to Gambit. His arm across her shoulders. I feel her emerald eyes staring at me.

" Everyone, this is Azura Jones. She has graciously agreed to come and tech a defense class for our junior and senior classes. So make her feel welcome."