"Come Together... Right Now... Over PIZZA!"

[Cyclops]

Emma's so much better at this acting stuff than I am, all I feel is responsible for those two kids. Guardian especially. I'll try though, try not to show it for everybody's sake. The rest don't need to know I'm bothered, can't show it to them he thought. Entering the recreation room with Emma hand in hand he smiled widely at all the children. She was right after all, they were all safe now, they had been fortunate.

This school was a living embodiment of a dream, A place where mutant children could live and grow up an get a good education, in not just books and history, not just the use of their powers but in how to be a decent human being. Mutants were after all was said and done, just human after all. He was so thankful for Charles and said a silent 'Thank you' to his old friend and mentor, wherever he may be.

"Oh yes I'd love a slice. Yes. One of those please." he said snapping out of his daze at the sound of Decay hollering out for takers on the buffalo chicken. "It's real spicy? Great! No, just one for now!" he held up one finger as she was looking like she was about to load up two on his plate. "Want to make sure everybody gets some, I don't see everybody here yet, so only one for now thank you."

[Riff~Raff]

Riker grinned at the gorgeous red head with the cute little giggle. "Nice to meet ya too lass. And don't ya ladies get up I'll go get the pizza. After all I be the gent," he said with a wink and got up. "Alright we got white pizza and a vegetarian for this lovely lass, and Heather give me a shout of your choice," he said and got up to go around to get the pizza's from Sky. "Aye lass tis a pleasure to be served pizza from someone as fair as you," he said with a wink as he grabbed himself a meat lovers and a white, and veggie pizza for Veronika. He waited for Heather to call out her choice before he got that as well.

"Thanks lass," Riker said to Decay with a smirk. He walked back over to the girls and handed them their pizza. His arm went back around Heather as he ate his pizza one handed, ignoring Shimmer who was right by them. "Aye tis be the best day ever. I'm eating delicious pizza in the company of two beauties. Life be good isn't it?" he said looking them both over again. Heather is a classic beauty. Hair that reminds me of the color of bananas with wee bits of red berries around them. Veronika with the deep red hair and the bluest eyes I ever did see. Two beauties if I ever saw them. Riker smirked at them and asked, "So how do ya ladies like your pizza?"

[Nightcrawler]

Kurt pulled her tight to him and rocked her back and forth in his arms. He buried his face in her hair as he laughed and the tears came rolling down his cheeks. He could contain himself not a moment longer, as he began to sob silently. He did not care who saw him at this moment as he was happier now than he felt he had ever been. The smell of the little girl in his arms and her voice clear and bright as bells on a Christmas morning, turned his silent sobs of joy into giggles and the cycle was complete.

Sniffling as he pulled his head back away, the tears still rolling down his cheeks he said "Yes little dove I am back, und I am so happy to be so. I vould love von of your happy cookies, zhey look mahvelous!" he said gently with his warm German accent and took a big bite from the cookie she held in her hand. "I am back, und you have nussing to vory about." He hugged her some more and asked "Vould you like to eat some pizza viss me?" a giaint grin lighting up his features.

[Puppy~Love]

Lurai smiled at Heather while Riker talked to both her and the girl named Veronika. "I'm good too- I already ate, but ok. I will try the white pizza?" she said to her, inhaling the scents of all the pizzas and taking apart each one. There was a meat lovers pizza that certainly tickled her nose in the right way, but she had just eaten some meat cold cuts, and it seemed that everyone wanted that kind. So Lurai thought trying something different would be good.

Instead of waiting for a piece to be given to her and as she saw Riker with Heather, she asked Sky for a slice of pizza and went back to their area, looking at Kevin as he ate his own slice. "Hello Kevin, how are you?" she asked, smiling at him and then noticed his clothes. "You look very well dressed," she complimented, though she didn't know how much that was worth as she had little sense of style due to the fact she had few clothes and found them hasslesome.

[Ripple]

Snickering to herself, Lian was happy Sky was actually being civil when it came to her pizza. "Damn straight you're going to be nice. Otherwise no 'happy juice' later," she said mumbling the last few words. Sky knew that Lian was capable of steeling the beer and other alcohol from the kitchen. What she didn't know was that the beer belonged to Wolverine and Lian was actually crazy enough to steel his possessions. Shaking her head, Lian stood up and grabbed her slice, content with the pepperoni goodness.

She then took several napkins and sat back down on the floor in front of the couch. She heard Sky's request for music and Lian jumped up and nodded enthusiastically. "Hell YES!" she replied while eating her bite. Lucky for everyone in the room, Lian had her iPod on her and placed the AUX jack from the stereo into the headphone jack of her iPod. Placing the music on shuffle, rock music began to play. "She loves you yaaaaaaa yaaaa yaaaa, she loves you yaaaa yaaa yaaa," she sang loudly along with the famous Beatles song. She loved the classic rock movement and everything about it. Anyone who though differently could just shove it.

She sat back down and bobbed her head to the music enjoying her food, music and environment. Everyone was back and OK and just having fun was the key of the current moment.

[Shadowkat]

Kitty felt completely at home now that Piotr’s arms were around her and holding her tight. One hand found its way into his hair and ran through it, gripping it a little just to make sure he was really real. She quieted her sobs as he whispered in her ear, her stomach fluttering at his words while she tried to catch a decent breath. “I know you lost Guardian too. I’m so sorry Pete,” she whispered, shaking her head in the crook of his neck. Feeling his hand rub her back she took a deep breath and sighed into his neck and looked up at him with a tearstained face. She smiled for him a little and was thankful to notice that they were now a little more off to the side for better privacy.

Reaching up she kissed him lightly again and leaned her forehead on his cheek. More tears slithered down her cheeks as she hugged him tightly. She felt like her heart could explode from everything she was feeling and how different each half was in contrast. The sad half would lessen in time, this Kitty knew, but she still had a few more tears to shed before she would let the happiness take complete control of her. She let the tears go, taking one arm from around Piotr’s neck so she could wipe them away with one hand and put it back around his neck. She looked up into his eyes and gave him another small smile, a genuine one. “I’m so happy to see you again,” she murmured, a hand moving to gently stroke his face.

[Aqua]

About to get up and serve her friends pizza, Riker was nice enough to take the pleasure himself. Heather smiled, feeling happy that he was such a gentleman and shrugged. "OK, I'll have a buffalo slice please," she called out loudly as he walked to get her food. She was about to continue speaking to Lurai however she already got up to get her own slic e.

Once Riker returned and gave Heather her slice, she smiled and took the food gladly. Feeling his arm back around her again she couldn't help but feel a bit flattered. During their practice he was warm and friendly but not this friendly. Frankly, Riker's actions made her feel more attractive and that was always a nice thing for someone to feel. She leaned back against his chest and ate her pizza. The mild taste of the buffalo made her mouth water, only making her want it more. She didn't have the appetite of a teenage boy, but she also didn't have the appetite of an anorexic teenager who only ate a crouton and water during every meal either.

She looked to Riker and sighed. "So what made you so touchy feely?" she asked innocently. It did come off in a flirtatious tone, however Heather didn't notice. What she did notice was Riker's sudden change in personality. And the change was a good thing. She liked this "new" Riker and he seemed more realistic than before.

[Chupacabra]

Alejandro sighed when he saw Chase's demeanor change when Sky spoke. Alex gave her a nod and a "thank you" for her words. When Chase put his arm around Alex and patted him on the chest Alex returned it with a pat on Chase's back. "Yea, sure." said Alex after what Chase said. Alex was put off by being called a kid but he just let it go cause he was glad the encounter was over. Alex just nodded at what Chase said next. What was wrong with me acting like that earlier. Yea Alex your still learning how to socialize but get a grip and act civil. You're here for help not anything else. If you make friends you make them, if you don't you don't. Alex lack of memories made doing stuff hard sometimes, he was still finding who he was. He just took a deep breath and looked at the pizza. He was getting a bit hungry.

He walked up to Sky and said, "I'll have what ever is left besides the veggie slice." He looked around the room and it was filled with a whole bunch of new people. There seemed to be a small reunion going on and it really made Alex feel out of place. He just shrugged off the feeling and waited for his slice.

[Allure]

Veronika giggled as she took the slice of pizza from Riker, mostly cause it worked out the way she planned. The dog went and fetched the food just like he should. And now I am surrounded by two of them. I hope I do not get fleas. "Why thank you Riker, it is ever so nice of you to get me and Heather a slice," she said with a sweet smile and took a dainty bite of the white pizza. Veronika was normally on a very strict diet, not wanting to lose her perfect figure, but she would use today as an off day since she didn't eat much except for a cereal bar. Pizza was allowed today.

"Oh excuse me please, I am extremely thirsty. I will be back in a moment," she said sweetly and set her plate down on a nearby table. She walked to the drinks table and poured herself some juice, turning to almost bump into the Headmistress. I may as well make a sweet impression. Papa did stress it was important for me to make nice with her. "Oh Ms. Frost, it is so nice to have you and the others back from that horrible place and in one piece. And thank you so much for a wonderful gathering. It is really helping me learn much more about the other students. It is still all very new to me," Veronika said blinking her sapphire blue eyes up at the Former White Queen. "I do apologize for all my extra belongings, it seems that my Papa's assistant didn't relay the list of items to bring to me. All is well though, Heather said she would happily take some of the furniture so my room would not be so crowded. Please accept my apology," she said in a sweet voice with her light Russian accent. It was a flawless performance on her part, and she knew it. All to make a good impression with the right people, something she had a knack for awhile now.

[Jenny]

Jenny's dodger blue eyes were lit up in joy and happiness as she hugged her friend tight. "Yea! I wants plain pizza! C'mon Mr. Nice Blue Man, we gots to get some before everyone eats. Me and my bunny Roger, we were baking these cookies all this time and I didn't get to make a sandwich or nothings on the count of that Karma says it will spoil my appetite," she babbled for a second until she realized that her new friend was crying. Jenny frowned for a second when she looked at him. "Don't cry Mr. Nice Blue Man, it's ok. I'm glads your back," she said and reached her little hands out to gently wipe the tears from his face.

Jenny offered him a big smile and then reached down to grab his three fingered hand. "Come on, I thinks there is some plain lefts and maybe evens some chicken! I loves chicken too!" she said and held his hand as she walked with him to the pizzas. "Are you gonna stay now Mr. Nice Blue Man? I donts like it when you left, I didn't have a neat blue friend anymore. Oh and I didn'ts tell you my name! I am so sorry. My names is Jenny and this is my Bunny Roger. He's real shy, but he says your neat too," Jenny said with a giggle as she stood on her tip toes to try and see what kinds of pizza was on the table.

[BEAST]

Hank checked on Jumper in the med lab, running a few tests when he read Colossus' report. He concluded that the boy was alright and he would be just fine once his body was able to heal itself and reset itself. After double checking that all was well with Jumper, Hank walked up to the rec room, that for the first time in days felt like a full e a full house again with such Hey house. How nice it is to have a house with a such a joyous and spirited atmosphere again. It's very nice to the stark contrast it had the last time I walked through these corridors, the aroma of pizza in the air only adding to the mood, he thought with a smile as he walked into the bustling rec room.

"How splendid the night is turning! And the pizza! Shan did you by chance order the pineapple and- Oh you did! Marvelous! Thank you!" Hank exclaimed when he spotted the open pizza box with only one slice missing. He helped himself to two steaming slices of his favorite pizza. He moved over and stood next to Scott as he munched on his pizza. "I must say Scott, the atmosphere compared to just yesterday is much nicer. I'm sure it will be even better when the others arrive to devour the food. On that note, where is Logan? I would think the first place he would go is to grab one of his beers and come in here to take a pizza before the other kids get to it," he asked looking around for his long time friend that tended to stick out in the crowd as much as he did.

"Well we may as well enjoy this group before the others come back from the break. I feel this is the calm before the storm. Orientation is always rather hectic. I only hope that the students will be a bit more welcoming to the new ones this year, but I expect I may as well be hoping for chocolate rain," Hank said going on and on to Scott to distract his friend and make idle conversation.

[Emma Frost]

How adorable, oh Kurt you are one special guy. Emma thought as she watched him with Jenny. Hearing a little young man she very much adored Emma looked down to see the ever mischievous and always clever Chopper McClure, whose powers to bond and un-bond things on a molecular level made her fear to ask what he might have done to his poor Aunty. "Oh Chopper, those cookies look divine, and as for your Aunt and the..." catching the slightly guilty tone and blush of shame on his face Emma didn't need to read his mind to know that Chopper's joke was far from well received, especially if he thought a punishment was in order for it, "...joke you pulled on her, we can talk more about that tomorrow. No punishments tonight for anybody, and believe me you are not alone in making mistakes, so - oh..!!!"

Emma was cut off from her sentence by a near collision with Nok-Off, and a cup full of juice. "Hello Veronika." she said as the girl caught herself in time to not douse them both in juice and listened as she went into some sweet pleasantries. "I'm so glad you are enjoying yourself, and yes it will take a little time to get adjusted I'm sure." Emma smiled at her and her beautiful sparkling azure eyes, 'синий' in the lovely young lady's native Russian language. She was compelled to listen to the pleasantries as the girl went on apologizing for bringing such a large amount of items with her to the school. "It's quite alright, yes I know...how were you to know what was acceptable to bring. I completely under-" hold on a second....what's going on, Emma thought as a strange sensation tickled it's way up her brain stem "-stand."

"There are certain things that one shouldn't bring to the school Veronika, but you - uh" such pretty eyes "you are so nice to share with Aqua. It will be lovely to see how you have the rooms set up" weird... what am I saying? "yes I think it will." wait, what? what am I saying? "Oh you don't need to apologize dear girl. Just ...uh...? I'm sorry" Emma felt a slight dizziness as her mind and her power were suddenly at odds. She placed a hand on the young girl's shoulder to steady herself. "Oh, Veronika I'm so sorry, what am I talking about? What were you saying?" Somethings wrong Emma... what is happening she thought.

[Allure]

Veronika blinked up at Emma Frost angelically with a look of mastered concern on her face. "Oh Ms. Frost are you alright? Is there perhaps something I could get you? Or could it just be the long trip?" she asked in a sweet concerned voice shining perfectly alongside her light Russian accent, being nice just like Papa told her to. Papa did say to be on my best manners and hold my thoughts with her....Though I cannot help but think she finally caught a chill with her rather risqué clothing. Her sweet smile sunk more into a look of genuine concern that would put any Oscar winner to shame. "You were just saying that you would like to see how the rooms will be set up once I am settled. I assure you I will do the elaborate and rich decor of the rooms justice. And I will personally call Papa's secretary and inform her of her error," Veronika said in an assuring voice while her eyes still blinked up at the Headmistress with concern. She was quite adamant on making a good impression on the Master Telepath, turning on all her charms that never failed her before.

She patted Emma's hand in comfort and offered her a sweet smile, laced with the perfect amount of concern to seem genuine. "If it pleases you, I will send some items home. Papa did say that he will compensate for anything I may ever want. He assured me that money is no issue, and he is happy to make any donations needed. He is an avid supporter of bettering the school and of course my happiness, as I am his oldest daughter," Veronika said with a sweet giggle and blinked her sparkling sapphire eyes up at the Former White Queen that her Papa mentioned a good number of times.

[Hardlight]

"Oh you really think so? Yeah? Thanks Veronika!" Kevin called over to the girl as she put her pizza down and walked over to Ms.Frost. He liked her alot. She was really nice to him and that was not a usuually thing for him to have happen. It must have been because he was with Loralei and Ian on the planeride home from the Avengers tower.

He wanted to have told Colossus all about his time in Limbo and all the really cool and kick ass sculpts he did there, but Cyclops had said to not talk about it around the other kids, said if they did they would know why he cautionded them to not say anything. It was confusing him as he sat looking at his slice of pizza dissappeering bite by bite. When he heard Puppy~Love he sat up straighter and was happy for the distraction. "HI! I, uh I'm good now. Oh you like the outfit? Thank you. You look wonderful too." he felt funny talking and not knowing what to say.

[Diesel]

Ian glared at Lorelai and scooted his chair a bit away from her. "Pipsqueak! Get your own pizza! I deserve my own box! There are a bunch of pizza boxes take one from there!" he said with a rather offended look in his eyes, though he was partially joking. Why take the pizza he got for him and not the ones available? Ian never joked when it came to his food after having nothing but a lousy sandwich and cereal bar all day and fighting in Limbo. He was hungry enough to eat two boxes, but settled for one for now. He closed his box and got up with it with the little fairy still on his hand. Ian gently reached up and carefully plucked her from his head. "And you little Missy, you were supposed to guard the pizza! Where were you when she stole it?" he said with a silly face and a grin breaking out at the adorable little girl. He walked past Riker with his arm around Heather and gently placed Lily on Heather's lap. "Ok Lily, you got a new job. Make sure Riker here is a good boy and a gentlemen. If he's not, report to me. Remind him your working for Ian," he said with a wink and patted her adorable little head.

Ian walked over to the other pizza boxes and picked up a buffalo pizza to replace the one Lorelai stole. He walked back over to his chair and glared at his girlfriend playfully. "You're lucky you're cute. Not cute enough to get any more of my pizza," he said with a huff and stuffed half the meat lovers in his mouth and chewed it viciously. My pizza.... OooOooooOo glorious meat lovers where have you been my entire life. Oh man best freaking pizza ever, he thought eating it with a look of bliss on his face. When Ian finished the first slice, he say Onyx actually came down. He hadn't noticed if he'd been there earlier since he had a one track mind and wanted food. Ian waved him over as he began the next slice of pizza, only the second of many more. "Hey Onyx, go get pizza and come over!" he yelled with his mouth half full.