Part 1 of 5 in the vacation series.

Aloha

Chapter 1

Timing

The jet touched down in the middle of the afternoon a little ways behind some palm trees. The X-men and New Recruits had decided to go on a vacation too Hawaii, mostly for Scott to visit Alex and watch him in the surfing contest. Either way, the only one's not there was The Professor and Hank, who had a few old guests visiting. Kurt happily jumped out of the jet and sighed.

"Aloha!" cheered Booby happily.

"I can't wait to try some surfing," said Roberto.

"Oh Roberto, promise ye won't scare off people with ye powers?" asked Rahne.

"Boy is it stifling hot around here," said Rogue, wafting herself with a fan.

"Like, maybe if you wore lighter colors, you wouldn't be so hot," said Kitty, texting on her slider.

"Kitty, promise you won't be texting Lance all vacation," said Jean with a sigh.

"I won't. He just made me promise to tell him when we arrived so he wouldn't worry. You know how he feels about flights," said Kitty, putting her phone in her purse.

"I think ve all do," Kurt cringed.

"So where did the Brotherhood go on vacation, again?" asked Jubilee.

"Don't know. Like, we made each other a promise not to tell each other," said Kitty, "That way if we went somewhere better than each other's we wouldn't get mad."

"Smart," said Sam, as they headed up the hill towards the resort.

"I'll get your bags, Amara," said Jamie, multiplying himself and getting her extra luggage.

"Thanks, Jamie," said Amara as they walked up hill.

"Now, everyone wait outside and let Logan and I go inside first to set up the rooms," said Ororo, quickly.

"Scott, where are you going?" asked Logan as Scott ran across the beach.

"Alex lives down the block from here…" Scott was cut off.

"Check in and then you can go," said Logan, pointing to where Kurt had taken off with Rogue's bag, "Elf!"

"Logan, do you think we'll be able to have any peace on this trip?" asked Ororo as Logan grabbed her bag for her and they started walking up hill.

"Honestly, 'Ro?" asked Logan, glancing over at her, "I don't think so."

The Brotherhood's rental vehicle zoomed down the country roads at high speeds. Tabitha was adjusting her swimsuit top as Lance hit 70 around a bend. Todd was trying to text, but getting no service at the time, Wanda was trying to hex it just enough to get some reception to send, Fred sat in the back holding his sun hat, and Pietro rode shot gun yelling happily as they cruised down a beach path.

"I told you renting this baby was a good idea!" yelled Lance over the loud revving of the engines.

"Keep your eyes on the road, Avalanche!" yelled Wanda, as a flock of birds scattered.

"Relax, sis! I'm watching!" said Pietro happily as Tabitha stood up.

"WooHOO!" she yelled as they headed up hill.

"I just want to send ONE text!" yelled Todd pushing send.

"Just wait until we get to the resort, we got WiFi there," said Lance.

"Ahoy!" yelled Fred, pointing up a hill to a large resort.

"It sure was great of Mystique to send us on a vacation with no ties," said Wanda.

"I think we drove her too it," said Tabitha, "I mean she kept screaming for us to leave her alone."

"Oh, Lance. Kitty said she landed okay," said Pietro pointing to the cell in the holder.

"Good, I'll text her later…" Lance was cut off.

"I told her you loved her and that we landed well too," said Pietro, "She said 'I Love you, Baby. XOXO, call me tonight," said Pietro looking at the text.

"Thanks," said Lance as they came to a halt in the resort parking.

"YES! It sent, yo," said Todd as they started getting out.

"Ah, sun, surf, and relaxation!" yelled Tabitha, putting on her sunglasses.

"Let's check in and head to the beach for something to eat," said Fred as he grabbed most of the bags.

"Sounds great, but don't forget Lance and I gots homework," said Todd as they headed inside.

"Can't you guys do it later," sighed Wanda, "For once I agree with Fred."

"We can do it at dinner," suggested Lance.

"Good idea, then you two can do stuff with us," said Pietro.

"Hey there, we have reservations," said Lance to the receptionist.

"Are you the Darkholme party?" asked the man.

"Yes," said Todd, cheerfully.

"Your rooms are down that hall and across from each other. You have rooms D12, D13, and D15," said the guy, handing them six keys. You have dinner reservations down at the Mahoona for tonight.."

"We do?" asked Pietro, eyes wide.

"Yes, your stay is for one week. You have everything paid for already, dinners, a spa, tickets to the contest, concert tickets, and an all access pass to the pool and hot springs. As well as there's a volcano tour trip planned," said the man.

"You're kidding…" said Wanda, nearly dropping her bags.

"Why would Mystique do that?" asked Fred.

"No idea… I don't want to say just being nice… but, there's no other explanation…" said Tabitha.

"Guys, let's not look a gift horse in the mouth and just take it," smiled Lance, "Thanks."

"Enjoy your stay! Aloha!" said the man as two people walked into the entrance way, "Aloha!"

"Hi, we have reservation's under Xavier," said Ororo.

"Yes, you have six rooms reserved and all expenses are paid, and you have spa and dinner reservations at the, Tiki Hut this evening," said the man.

"Looks like a couple of the kids will have to share a bed," said Logan, with a shrug.

"Your rooms are D-16, 18, 11, 14, 19, and D-17," said the man, handing the keys.

"Let's go explain to them," said Ororo, "Thank you."

"Aloha," said the man, as two people came from down an opposite hall, "Aloha, Mr. Alldercye."

"Hey mate, my friend here wanted to know what we've got all reserved?" asked Pyro, as Remy stood next to him.

"Dinner tonight at the LoKahoona, concert tickets, and of course your book signings at the Tiki Hut tomorrow," said the man.

"Thanks," said Remy, and then turned to Pyro, "Why did Mags give us an all expense paid vacation, mon ami?"

"Dunno, not questioning it, mate." said Pyro, as they headed back to their resort deluxe double bedroom.

"Okay, so Bobby, you'll be bunking with me," said Logan.

"Huh… why? I wanted to bunk with Roberto…" said Bobby, eyes wide.

"Because I don't trust you… let's see, Elf you and Scott are sharing a room, right?" asked Logan.

"Ja," said Kurt, holding up the key too D11.

"Jean, you're with me… Who's doubling up?" asked Ororo giving a card to D16 too Jean.

"Rahne, Jubilee, and I are sharing," said Amara, holding the key too D17.

"Jamie can bunk with me and Roberto," said Sam, messing up Jamie's hair.

"Kitty and I got D18," said Rogue, holding up the card.

"Now that it's all settled…. Go unpack," said Logan, as they all headed down the hallway.

Back at the Mansion, Hank lounged in the living room happily. The Professor sat playing chess with Magneto a little ways off. Mystique was in the kitchen, relaxing in the quiet atmosphere, as Forge and Mastermind made a sandwich. In the Dining Room, Warren was having an arm wrestling contest with Sabertooth, and losing. Magneto waited for Professor to make a move.

"Charles…. Are we going to be here all day?" asked Magneto with a sigh.

"No…. I have a date tonight…" said Professor with a smile.

"Me too," said Hank putting his book down, "I should go get ready."

"Who with?" asked Forge walking in.

"Nadia," said Hank going up the stairs.

"…. Toad's mother?" asked Magneto, but then turned to Professor, "You?"

"A women I met a few months back at a convention in Washington. She lives near here, and I've been meaning to go on an evening venture with her, she's a Scientist.." said Professor making a move.

"What's she like?" asked Magneto, looking at the board.

"Blonde…. Intelligent. Name's Anastasia…" said Professor.

"Good luck," said Magneto, "I think I might have some time to chat with Raven without the kids around."

"Where'd you send them by the way?" asked Professor.

"I sent the Brotherhood too an island," said Mystique walking in and sitting down.

"Me, too. Which one; Jamaica?" asked Professor.

"Isn't that where you sent the X-men?" asked Magneto.

"No, I sent them to Hawaii," said Professor, making another move.

"…. What?" asked Mystique and Magneto, who then exchanged looks.

"You…. Sent them there too, didn't you?" asked Professor.

"Well, what are the odds they'd run into each other?" asked Magneto.

"Very likely with our luck," said Mystique, with a groan.

TBC