Chapter 5
Erik walked down to lab Charles was lying on the bed he kept down there for Hank treating the children he was complaining about everyone's reaction " I'm fine Hank stop all this worrying please" The boy growled at him as Erik walked in “now, now old friend don't be so hard on a boy it's only because he cares” he said with a small laugh and Charles looked at him with a smile “yes I suppose you're right Erik but still I'm fine honestly there's no need for alarm” he tried his best to sit up but just collapsed down with a grunt both men were at his side in seconds “Well perhaps I am a little worse for wear but it will go eventually now will someone please help me off this bed and into my chair” Hank was about to complain but Erik gently put his hands under Charles’ knees and back and lifted him into his chair with care and ease they smiled at each other for a moment before Charles spoke again "Erik I couldn't ask you to take me to Jean could I, I can only imagine how upset she must be by this whole ordeal" Erik nodded and took the handles of the chair "she is quite upset especially considering everyone was yelling at her for following your orders" he said looking at Hank pointedly Charles pretended not to notice and just shook his head " come on then Erik"
SCOT'S ROOM
When Jean entered Scott and Gabriel's room the brothers where talking but when Jean came in Gabe excused himself he may only be 6 but he knows his big brother likes to be alone with Jean, Scots saw the tears in her eyes and how puffy her face was from all the crying she had already done and grabbed her " what happened, what have they done" she shook her head " nothing Scot Erik has done nothing but comfort me" he was more confused now " why did you need comforting" she went on to explain what happened, how the professor got hurt, how Hank got angry, how storm had yelled, and how Erik had helped her stop crying, he held her close and rocked her Scott was in shock this is not the man his had brother told him about, maybe he could help with the mission he would talk to Sean later but for now he just held Jean.
after a while Scott door opened Charles was there with Erik behind him "thought I'd find you here Jean" the girl nodded it was her safe place she spent more time there than in her own room as she looked up from Scots’ shoulder witch was soaked with her tears “your OK” she said and he nodded “yes just fine, and you my dear, that must have been draining for you” she just shrugged “I’m ok professor” Scot put a kiss on her temple “I’ll leave you in the professor’s capable hands love I need to talk to Sean” he smiled and got up and pated the professor’s shoulder as he passed him.
Scot made his way outside were Sean was talking to Darwin and Bobby “hey Sean can I talk to you for a minute please” he nodded and excused himself from the conversation “what’s up kiddo” “what made you change your mind and decide to help” “seeing Angle again I guess we were close, why?” “I want to help Sean Erik, he was nice to Jean after what happened in Cerebro he calmed her, he can’t be that bad can he” Sean just shook his head “no I guess he can’t Scot” Sean smiled before inviting Scot to join the rest of them for a chat.
MEANWHILE IN HIS ROOM
Charles was coming over to the bed where Jean sat, he was glad Scot always kept his room so tidy, he held her hand in his as he spoke gently Erik hovering near the door “are you sure you are alright pet” he asked again and she nodded weakly Erik shut the door feeling more comfortable now Scot was gone he walked over to Gabe’s bed and sat down “it’s ok kid you don’t have to play the brave one” Charles looked over at him with a smile and nodded and at that the girl launched herself at Charles almost sending him flying back in his chair but Erik used his powers to steady the chair “I’m sorry, I’m, I’m, I, I’m so….. sorry” she said through his tears but Charles just held her, this position was painful for his back but he didn’t care apparently though Erik did he slowly pulled Jean to him and placed her on the bed again before lifting Charles and placing him against the headboard of Scots bed for Jean to cuddle into witch she happily did as Erik sat on the wheelchair beside the bed and whispered to Charles “that more comfortable for your back old friend” and he just nodded Erik left them to it telling them to call him when Charles wants back in the chair and goes off to inform Raven that they have Kurt’s location.