When Love Goes Wrong

Chapter 12: Adeen and the X-Men

Adeen pulled into the front of Xavier's School for the Gifted. She hadn't been there in quite some time. She was a part of the X-Men years ago when she returned from overseas from her Ops in the Marine Corps. She began to become nervous slightly about seeing her sister. It had been years since that awful night years behind her. Adeen had no clue how Jade would react to seeing her. Jade probably wouldn't even recognize her after all these years. What if she hated Adeen for leaving her alone? What if she didn't want anything to do with her after so many years of separation? Adeen thought she was dead after all these years only to find out recently her baby sister was alive and well. Jade was only five when the incident happened. She shook her head, trying to get rid of the horrible memories that had haunted her for over a decade. She hopped out of her truck and shut the door behind her. Bruce got out of the truck after her and stood beside her. Adeen looked up at the school, once her third home, before taking a deep breath heading towards the door. Bruce followed by her side, remaining silent. Adeen knocked on the door twice and waited for someone to answer. The door opened, and there stood Ororo Monroe; or as everyone called her, Storm.

She stood over Adeen at 5'11" in casual clothing, her snow white hair cut short in a pixie cut, her blue eyes studied the two people standing before her. Ororo finally realized who was standing before her. A huge smile appeared on her lips instantly. She stepped outside and quickly wrapped her arms around Adeen. Adeen smiled and returned her friend's embrace laughing softly.

"Adeen, is that you?!" Ororo exclaimed in joy, pulling back from her hug, cupping her face gently. "You get prettier every time I see you! It's so good to see you!"

Adeen laughed at her friend and smiled up at her.

"Thanks, Ororo. It's good to see you too."

Storm turned her gaze towards Bruce and stared at him for a moment.

"Who's your friend, Adeen?" she asked kindly.

"Oh this is my boyfriend, Dr. Bruce Banner," Adeen answered shyly, looking at Bruce, "Bruce, this is Ororo Monroe aka Storm."

"It's nice to meet you, ma'am." He acknowledged her, extending his hand out to her.

Ororo took his hand into hers and shook it firmly. A huge grin was upon her face.

"It's nice to finally meet you, Bruce! I've heard so much about you over the years."

Bruce smiled weakly, pulling his hand away.

"I'm glad you think so..." Bruce responded hesitantly, not used to people actually looking forward to meeting him.

"So what brings you here, sweetheart?" Ororo questioned Adeen, folding her arms across her chest, her smile never leaving her face.

"Um...I came to see my sister...didn't the Professor tell you?" Adeen nervously explained.

Recognition instantly hit Storm as she looked down at her friend.

"Oh yes! I'm sorry, I've been running around like a crazy person all day. Come in."

Ororo led the two Avengers inside. Adeen looked around to notice everything seemed to be the same. There were kids in the rec. room beside the main entrance, students were walking around with school tablets and school books under their arms, and backpacks hanging over their shoulders. Some students looked over at Adeen and Bruce, gaping at them. They knew exactly who they were but kept quiet about it. They began whispering to one another about the unexpected visitors. Adeen smiled brightly at her surroundings, missing the sight of the school. Bruce noticed and a smile appeared on his face as he saw the happiness return to her after today's session.