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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 1:54:45 GMT -5
It had been a few days after her little ride on Firo's train. Sarah had now gotten a backpack and a few other things she needed. She knew she had to get out of James town... But it would take a while on foot. She had no real idea where she was going she had no place in mind she just wanted to go as far as she could. And what she would do she had no idea as this was the very first time she had ever ran away like this. And all these places where new so she had no idea where she was going. her thoughts went back to the school as she walked down the dirt path. She wondered how everyone was doing, They where all mostly likely mad at her.. But she could not stand it there any longer.. That Emma frost... She is the worst teacher ever! Though Sarah was missing her friends... Taji and Pixie.... "I bet they all hate me now..." Sarah said with a sigh.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 2:13:00 GMT -5
It hadn't taken Lance but a short couple hours to get to Jamestown in the smaller jet, much smaller than the Blackbird. It could only first likely a small squad within it. At the most six people could only fit inside it in total and he had landed it outside the town before he had entered it and began asking around. Lance was thorough, asking different people and describing his student to the last detail of what he remembered and there were quite a few who seemed to know Sarah. Or had heard something from the train incident due to friends and media, which he eventually came to hear she had been seen around town a few times which lead him to a few shops but almost to dead ends each time until finally no one knew where she was which made Lance frustrated as he was searching around on his own.
Crossing his arms as Lance tried to think of where else to look he sighed as he couldn't help but kick himself mentally over this. If he hadn't left Sarah wouldn't have left herself and they wouldn't be in this mess. Not to mention he wouldn't be surprised if she hated him. "Man, Sarah where are you?"He said aloud to himself, having taken a random dirt path, his hands in his pockets as he walked and looking at the ground deep in thought. Though he was unaware that he was actually walking the opposite direction of his student.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 2:38:43 GMT -5
Sarah looked down at the dirt road and started to kick small stones, she was not having fun at all.. In fact she was lonely.. But her stubbornness would not allow her to go back, mostly due to fear and anger. She walked for who knows how long, till then she heard a voice she knew all to tell. Sarah froze almost not wanting to look up. She did though very slowly looked up. And there he was Lance... He was walking down the same path towards her. Why.... Why was he here!?? Sarah's anger started to build within her as she glared over at him. He was the last person he wanted to see right now. Without saying a word Sarah then ran off the dirt path and hoped Lance had not seen her.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 2:46:46 GMT -5
Though it was at that moment that Lance looked up and he stopped with shock when he saw her. It was Sarah! After all this searching he happened across her on this dirt path but it seemed she was bolting away off this path right then and it made him wonder if she had seen him as well. If she had Lance feared a bit what her emotions might be but he didn't come this far to let her out of his sight again. "Sarah!" He finally called out and quickly took off after her, dashing off the path after the teen mentally preparing himself for anything she might have to throw at him. "Sarah, come back! I need to talk to you!"He called out to her.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 2:55:34 GMT -5
Sarah ran as fast as she could and frowned when Lance called out her name. He had spotted her and was now on her tail. When he called out again saying he wanted to talk Sarah just shook her head. "I have nothing to say to you! Just leave me alone!" She called back to him. But she knew it was no use and there was no way she could out run him for long. She then started to form ice on her fist ready to pouch Lance if he got any closer. Why... Why did they send him!?? Why not someone else?? But then she guessed he was better then Emma.. Oh lord if Emma had come to get her she would not stand a chance.. But really she does not stand a chance against any of the older X-men.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 3:02:52 GMT -5
"Sarah..."Lance stopped himself from speaking and pushed his body to moved faster, forcing his long legs to move in longer strides so he could catch up. He had to stop Sarah so she could stop and listen to him or at least here him out now so she knew the full story. The least Lance could do was also apologize to Sarah and he would understand if she didn't forgive him. But the two ran for a few minutes before Lance finally was able to get a hold of Sarah's arm, getting a firm grip and coming to a quick halt. "Sarah, please just for a few minutes give me a chance to explain."He told her.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 3:13:06 GMT -5
Sarah was running as fast as she could though she knew she would not be able to out run Lance, he was a full grown man and she was just a young teen. And she was right the next thing she knew Lance was right on top of her grabbing her arm and forcing her to come to a stop, that kinda hurt when he grabbed her like that. " OW!! Let me go!!!" Sarah shouted and with her free hand she threw a punch as hard as she could with a ice paunch. When she did that she pulled away taking a few steps back glaring at the man she used to have so much respect for. She would have made another run for it but she knew that would be pointless. " Leave me alone Lance.... I don't want to talk..." She said as the air around then suddenly gotten colder. And Ice started to grow on the ground and trees near Sarah as her rage started to grow more.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 3:31:27 GMT -5
Lance grunted as he was hit, in the exact same spot where Kitty hit earlier and he knew where a small bruise had already began to form already. Well there was going to definitely be one there now which made him rub the area without flinching as he merely looked at her with a stern gaze. "Don't talk then, listen." He told her, ignoring the gradual change in temperature as he had come to figure out the coldness came from Sarah's emotions. Lance had recalled when Sarah had struggled with her abilities at one point and had come to a block with them, which had at one point been with her emotions but this time it was from her emotions they likely would be his own danger.
"Sarah, I left because I thought I was doing what was best for the school and the squad at the time. There have been demons of my past that came back to haunt me, which I'm sure you recall when those police came to arrest me they honestly had every right to but the beating was unnecessary but that was an eye opener and these past several weeks it's been affecting my work and after the training session with you and the others I thought that was another screw up on my part." Lance explained to her, not giving Sarah a chance to run or protest. He took a moment to catch his breathe and continued, "If Kitty hadn't come and searched me out , and punched me as you did yourself, and talked sense into me I wouldn't be here now and perhaps all the answers I've needed are at the manor but right now my main concern has been for your safety. When I heard you ran off you had me worried sick."
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 11:52:56 GMT -5
Sarah stood there as Lance spoke, breathing hard from trying to out run him. When he spoke of the day he was taken away by the police her eyes grew wide when he said the police beat him. What? She had no idea... She knew he had been hurt but never did she think... Sarah's eyes started to soften just a little as Lance went on. But when he spoke about the training session and how badly at had gone for her and Pixie, Sarah rolled her eyes at that one. Now that was not his fault! She had let her fear overcome her and there for crumbled. And as for Pixie she used a power she could not control.. All those where something he could not have foreseen. So she was not going to let off the hook for that one. When he went on and spoke about Kitty finding him and knocking some sense into him and how worried become for her. Sarah made a * tch" sound as she started to glare at him. " I can give you some slack for the police thing... But not for the training. Yeah I;m sorry you had demons to face but what happened during training was due to Pixie's and I own mistakes! Had nothing to do with your skills as a teacher!" Sarah yelled at him not giving him a inch on that one.
"Pixie tapped into a power she could not control, and I.. I gave into fear. That is why I failed. But I came back to you wanting to face that fear again. To try to make myself stronger! But did you give me the chance? No! You left with no warning!! And on top of that I got in trouble for standing up to Magneto and his goon! And if anything I think Magneto looked amused... but that is besides the point.. And to makes matters worse that witch Emma Frost put me in detention for doing something I thought was right and no one defended me... I think she was ticked off I did not listen to her.. Sarah then bused to catch her breath, "It was all just to much having to deal with Frost and you leaving.. So I ran and now here I stand. Sarah said as the ice around the area started to grow more as her rage was getting stronger.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 15:25:36 GMT -5
"I know the training wasn't my fault Sarah, as I said I let my own emotions at the time affect my own judgments and for that my views have suffered. Because of that I wouldn't expect you and the others to give me any slack for that." Lance assured her, having coming to terms with the matter that he jumped to conclusions and allowed it to be the final thing that drove him away. The rest though had seemed reasonable cause to avoid causing further trouble for the school but now he had to try and make amends and regrow those friendships he had before. But as Sarah continue on of what happened after he couldn't help sighing softly, knowing he would have to talk to Emma about that as soon as he could get a hold of her.
Looking at Sarah he stepped closer and actually pulled the young mutant into a close embrace, hugging Sarah closely despite knowing he might get hit again. "She had no right to do that Sarah and I am quite proud of what you did against Magneto and whoever his pupil was, you and Taji both have come a long way. As your teacher and squad leader I have never been more proud. Even if you could never forgive me you at least can know I have never given up on you girls or my students. You'll make a fine X-woman one day if you ever stay or just become a solo hero Sarah."Lance said before he let her go and looked at her honestly. "I am deeply sorry for this, for being a real dumbass to say the least."
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Post by Sarah on Mar 17, 2014 10:38:22 GMT -5
After her long rant Sarah listened to Lance again. This time tears starting to form in her eyes, despite herself at the moment. She was still mad him for leaving without saying way. She had felt betrayed and what followed after did not help at all.. Though Lance did something she was not expecting, at first Sarah's eyes grew wide as she started to back up but she was not fast enough. And soon Lance was hugging her, now instead of hitting him she would have kicked him where the sun don't shine. In fact she was tempted to, but she did not struggle as she listened to more of what Lance had to say. Sarah then really fought back tears as Lance went on, and the ice around them started to melt as the air around them started to get warmer. As her rage was slowly slipping sway. When Lance released her from the hug Sarah backed away a few steps and just looked at Lance. "How can I trust you again Lance? You left once like that.. What's stopping you a seconded time?" Sarah said clearly still not letting him off the hook but it was clear she had calmed down.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 14:10:06 GMT -5
It seemed his actions had helped somewhat to calm Sarah down, Lance seeif the ice melt and the temperature warming up again and he knew it was likely beginning to get through to her. Looking back at her he only smiled, "Sarah you might as well plan a funeral then because I'd be dead before I would leave like that again. As I said, what I did was foolish of me and I meet considered what it would do to those I cared about and who became my real family again. It's going to take a while for me to ope. Up to everyone, perhaps in a way like Tajik has been trying to for example. But with students friends like you and some patience it may one day help with getting through that hard time I've gone through." He told her as he then looked towards a piece of ice and merely smiled, "Besides Kity and the others would drag me back kicking and screaming if they had to and deep down even if your ticked off and angry with me so would you." He told her, knowing her well enough she likely would eventually have come finding him herself. Though he half expected it to be Sarah who had done that herself but nonetheless he was glad she was alright and he was still smiling as he couldn't help recalling the fact that she had indeed gotten stronger and bolder.
Though one thing he didn't tell her or anyone else was that he did play a dangerous game of having feelings for a Brotherhood member. Her name was Alhora, the daughter of Mystique and the suppose to be enemy of the X-men. He may have been all for telling them his past and getting through any misgivings he may have of not telling it before but there was just that one thing he could not allow them to know of without them labeling him a traitor likely. Even Sarah might think he had gone insane for coming to fall head over heels for the shape shifting feral mutant also known as Malice.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 17, 2014 17:19:54 GMT -5
Sarah looked at Lance as he spoke, she could tell he was telling the truth and not just saying thing to try to get her to go back with him. Though part of her was worried about going back.. For she was really no better then Lance with suddenly leaving without a word.. She was sure she was going to be in trouble when she went back.. Not that she would protest though. And the others what will they say to her? Oh god Emma frost... That is one teacher Sarah did not want to see nope.. Sigh then sighed as she crossed her arms and looked down at the side, thinking of what to say next. As there was no way Lance would just let her go. And she was not really overjoyed at the idea of going back to the school ether.. She then looked at Lance with a softer gaze, "I.. I;m sorry I ran away.. It was selfish of me.. And I;m sure everyone are worried... Are.... Are you going to take me back?" Sarah asked.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 21:41:38 GMT -5
Lance patiently waited to see if Sarah would even respond, at this rate wondering if she was going to go back at all. Just from observing her he could see she was well packed to go wherever the road would take her which almost made him convinced she might very well not go with him. "It's alright Sarah, if I hadn't gone off like I did none of this would have happened in the first place but yes, everyone is worried. I doubt everyone will be mad and they really have no right to be angry with you, that blame should come from my own actions since it lead to those chain of events."He told her before he paused to consider her question before he nodded. "That is what I came here for Sarah but..I'll leave this up to you. I won't force you to go back but it might be best if you did."
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Post by Sarah on Mar 17, 2014 23:02:42 GMT -5
Sarah bit her lip a little as she started to think things over. she looked at Lance and could tell he was truly sorry and would never run off again. But she also thought about Emma frost even though he said no one would be angry she had a feeling she most likely would.. But then she thought back to the train and how she had to fight Firo's wolf form all by herself and how scary that was and how alone she felt. If she went on the road by herself and got attacked there was no grantee that she would come out on top... She felt safer when she was with people she could trust.. Ok she would go back.. As she knew she would have to face Emma Frost sooner or later.. And running away from your problems never solved anything.. "I.. I will go back with you... Fighting alone is scary.. And I miss my friends.. I.. I just hope they can forgive me.."" Sarah said as she looked up at Lance.
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