Chapter 3
They wake up in the middle of the night to Illyana’s screams.
Scott comes running in first, followed by Warren and Jean.
“What's going on?”
“Kids, go back to bed.”
“What?”
“Go. Please, I can handle this, but ‘Yana needs space right now, okay?”
Scott nods, and walks back out.
“You okay, babe?”
The blonde woman nods shakily. “I'm fine.”
“Do you wanna talk about it?”
“It was- it- you-”
“What did I do?”
“You got- you were bleeding- and the kids were all there- and I had a sword and I hurt you, Katya, I-”
“Babe, calm down, okay? You didn't hurt me. You never have.”
“But-”
“No buts, nerd. We're going to go make hot chocolate and watch Star Wars on the couch, alright?”
“The kids...” Illyana mutters.
“The kids will be fine for a few hours, alright? C’mon.”
Kitty half carries the blond woman downstairs, putting her on the couch taking a mug of ott chocolate before sitting down next to her.
“Okay. Which episode?”
“Rogue One.” Illyana whispers.
“You love making me cry, don’t you?” Kitty teases.
“No, I just have a mega crush on Jyn Erso-”
“Whoa, whoa, whoa, there. Your crush is on me, thank you. The ring on my finger proves it.” She laughs.
“WHo says I have a crush on you?”
“Babe, we’re married.”
“Still.”
The opening credits roll and Illyana leans on Kitty, muttering along with the words.
“Uh… Kitty?” A small voice whispers.
Bobby.
“Yeah?”
“Sorry to bother you but.. Is that Star Wars?”
“Yes, it is. You like Star Wars?”
“Well, I’m not a mega fan, but Hank and Jean and Scottie love it. We used to have a portable CD player, an’ Scott would rewatch the movies- it was really fun.”
“Do you wanna watch it with us?”
Bobby grins. “Can I get the others?”
“‘Course. Hurry up though, you’re going to miss the best part.”
Bobby comes back with the four other siblings, yawning while the smaller boy rambles excitedly.
“Sit down, children.” Kitty says, gesturing at the couch and grinning. “But don’t make too much noise. Yana fell asleep.”
Scott nods. “Which episode is this?” he asks in an exaggerated whisper.
“Rogue One. Prepare to cry, children.” Kitty says, nodding solemnly.
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Illyana wakes up to moans of disappointment.
“Oh my God. Oh my God, that’s Darth Vader, look, Jean, look!”
“I see that, Hank- oh my god, they’re gonna- they’re dead? Are you kidding me?”
“JYN!” Bobby yells.
“There’s nothing like watching kids watch Rogue One for the first time, is there?” Kitty whispers.
“Nothing like it.” Illyana agrees.