The Scott We Never Knew but Just Might Like

*Jean and Scott face their demons and come to a realization.


Chapter 11
Moths to the Flame


Not knowing how she would have wanted her funeral, who really does anyway, Magneto thought it be respectful to have it outside by the lake during a full night starry sky since that’s where he saw her every time he paid Charles a visit. Everyone adjusted themselves with nervous agitation.awaiting the words of Erik or rather Magneto telling them how much she was valued as a superior among her fellow brethren of the X gene. He cleared his throat alerting everyone to give him undivided attention as he began to speak, and an irritated Logan stood up and spoke before Erik could begin. ‘Charles can you please tell me, us, why in the hell the man that killed her is giving her eulogy?’ he said between gritted teeth. The idea of Erik speaking didn’t really click with everyone because of the grief of Veiyn’s sudden death but until they actually saw him stand up all the X-Men except for Jean began getting angry.

‘Well Logan since it was I who put Ms. Veiyn to her too sudden demise, I think I should deliver her spirit with a good word.’ Logan scoffed at the statement and shook his head. ‘Runt sit the fuck down I got better things t’ do with my time than be at this little shindig,’ Victor grumbled across the aisle. Pissed, Logan quickly unsheathed his claws and leapt into the air landing on Victor driving his claws into his throat, shutting the nonsense spewing from his mouth. All the X-Men dragged Logan off of the big man and sat Logan back down in his chair, Storm demanding he settle down, telling him Veiyn would slap him senseless just for letting Victor get to him so easily. Jean remained seated her mind more focused on the casket that sat in front of her. As Logan’s feet left the ground her mind probed inside the casket and she saw her body, Veiyn’s lifeless body inside. She sat with a deep sigh of relief and felt her mind being invaded.

‘You should feel ashamed of yourself, you’re actually happy at the fact she’s dead?’ Jean shut her eyes not wanting to look at Charles. She jumped a little when the team slammed Logan back into his chair. As Storm demanded Logan stay calm Jean closed her eyes relaxing then opened them when she starting looking for Scott. Behind a huge tree only yards away Scott saw the whole show as Logan sat like a caged animal ready to pounce. Scott settled himself as he heard Erik try to continue his eulogy without any further disruptions. Scott sensed Jean trying to invade his mind so he tried harder to block her. He didn’t want anything to do with her now, yes he did attack her, did she deserve it, no he thought to himself but he felt good to finally nail her.

‘Given the gifts that ironically were brought by the less superior she used them valiantly against those who opposed her and her kind alike. Even with the soft spot she had for humans, her heart lied with her brethren….’

Scott rolled his eyes fighting the temptation of blasting a tree directly at Erik’s back. He thought the whole damn thing was bullshit since he constantly encountered Veiyn, but since it was when no one else was around he sounded like a grieving lunatic to the others. He knew Veiyn was fucking with him and Jean, more so Jean since she really didn’t like her that much. No matter what no one said Scott knew she was alive he could feel it, who could imagine sex like that and feel it too.

‘She will be missed among her friends, rather her family the X Men along with her enemies the Brotherhood of Mutants. She and I have always had a certain relationship, that distant father/daughter link. Veiyn knew she could come to me for anything. I know I took it too far at our last encounter and I regret it deeply and always will. Now is there anyone else who would like to honor her memory with a few words?’

Scott peeked behind the tree to see if anyone stood but the shock still was evident. He was about to turn back looking at the trees when he saw none other than Sabretooth stand up. Adjusting his suit and ponytail he walked to the podium only to be speared to the ground by Logan again. A smile crept across Scott’s face, that cheering him up a bit.

‘Why so glum Scott?’ Veiyn asked sitting in front of him.
‘You’re supposedly dead and I’m grieving.’
‘Really? You didn’t seem to be grieving when I saw you with Jean in her room.’
‘Well she really got on my nerves V. I mean she tested me to that point.’

She could see the pain in his face with all that was going on. A loud boom came down. Ororo conjured up a bolt of lightening to stop the two feral beasts tearing at each other. Veiyn shook her head and she looked at Scott again who was looking down at the ground.

‘Are you here with me right now?’
‘Is that what you want?’
‘I don’t know?’

Her hand laid gently on his face as she leaned in closer to him smelling the shampoo in his hair and the cologne on his neck.

‘I like the Preferred Stock better on you.’
‘Didn’t have anymore. Veiyn what are you doing?’
‘Trying to comfort you, why?’
‘I don’t know.’

Veiyn could sense that Jean was coming towards them. Standing them up she wrapped her arms around him holding him close. She gave Scott a featherlike kiss on his lips while his eyes were shut and tightened the hug around his waist.

‘I’ll comfort you the best way I can Scott.’
‘I know you will.’

He opened his eyes and looked down to see he was hugging Jean instead of Veiyn. He wasn’t upset at her nor did he push her away he only held on tighter.

‘Wow that was something,’ Scott said.
‘Yes it was, it was…intense if that’s the word I’m looking for,’ Jean said taking the helmet off.
‘Well it was made to play out your worst case scenario you know,’ Hank told them turning off the simulator.
‘So the worst case scenario for us was what Hank?’ Scott asked.
‘Well since you both are so close and linked together you both experienced a situation that would change your balance to each other,’ Hank explained.
‘Another woman,’ Jean interjected.
‘Exactly. The calibrations of your brainwaves pinpointed the one thing you both found threatening and played it out. This girl Veiyn was a loner, but she also had something that piqued Scott’s interest, something that a simple girl like you Jean doesn’t quite possess. You are quiet and habited, while this made up girl is far from it,’ Hank continued.
‘So you mean you like a girl who would have sex with you out in the open for everyone to see? Huh Scott?’ Jean asked.
‘All men want their women to possess some type of freakiness, even me Ms. Grey.’
‘Well unless she knocks on the door, you won’t get something that vulgar from me Mr. Summers, at least not until you say those two magic words.’
‘Three-some?’
‘That’s one word and you’re intolerable.’

Hank began tweeking the machine as Scott and Jean played with each other going out the door.
‘So is that what you want in a woman Scott?’
‘Jean you are all that I will ever need always remember that. She was just a dark figment of my male imagination. You know I like the girl next door type.’

The elevator they rode reached the first floor of the mansion when they saw the Professor approaching them.

‘Hello you two, how was the simulation? Did you learn anything about yourselves?’
‘As a matter of fact we did Professor.’
‘And what is that Scott?’ they both asked him.
‘That I love this woman and nothing would come between us.’
‘That’s wonderful to hear.’

Scott and Jean went to go about their business when the doorbell rang.

‘Expecting someone Professor.’
‘Yes, a new student is attending the school for a couple of week while her parents are away on a trip.’
‘That’s cool. Do you know anything about her?’ he asked as he opened the door.
‘Just that her mutant power is fire and she’s very shy,’ the Professor said behind him.

Scott opened the door and the person standing before him made his jaw drop.

‘Hi my name is….’
‘Veiyn?’
‘That’s right, how are you?’

She walked past him and saw the Professor greeting him and thanking him for putting up with her while Jean stood there like she saw a ghost.

‘Veiyn, this is Jean Grey she’ll show you to your room and around the premises.’
‘Hi Jean glad to meet you.’

Jean absentmindedly shook her hand as she stared in surprise at the girl who was only an imaginary image only second later. Veiyn grabbed her bags and they both started up the stairs.

‘Veiyn?’
‘Yes?’
‘Really your name is Veiyn and your power is fire?’
‘Yes and yes. Why?’
‘No reason just putting it to memory.’

They reached Veiyn’s room and she threw her bag inside the room, but grabbed Jean’s arm.

‘I don’t really need the tour, but I do have a suggestion for you though.’
‘Yeah, what’s that?’

Veiyn leaned in closer to whisper in Jean’s ear.

‘I don’t die so easily and I’d watch Scott because it may have seemed to be fake but I guarantee it, I’m far from it.’

Jean stared at her in horror, was it starting again? Was she still in the simulator with Scott? Jean stepped back away from Veiyn when she felt water splashing her face.

‘Jean get up we got someone we want you to meet.’
Scott looked over her and helped her up off the couch. He asked her over and over if she was okay, but she lied saying she was fine. They reached the ‘family’ room and Scott brought her to the new arrival.

‘Jean I’d like you to meet the new addition to the X Men.’
‘Hello Jean, how are you.’

The boy extended his hand for a shake and Jean let out a sigh of relief as she welcomed him to the mansion.

‘Oh no Jean not him, Trevor isn’t the new addition his sister is.’

A tap on her shoulder and Jean turned to see her nightmare staring right back at her.

‘Hello Jean it’s a pleasure. You’re right Scott she’s beautiful.’
‘Jean this is…’
‘Vanquish?!’
‘Are you reading my mind again. Yes this is Vanquish, but her name is Veiyn.’

Jean stood flabbergasted and she did her best to not breakdown.

‘Scott, I see you mentioned that we used to date also.’

Jean looked at Scott and she felt a huge headache coming on.