Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-10 03:11:00

Entry tags:

anya stark, misha loganovich, team - avengers, team - x-men

I'll Be Home For Christmas
Anya walked into her apartment and immediate dropped the computer bag slung over a shoulder. Finals were over. The semester was over and she was a free woman until mid-January. Now it was time to go home. Home. The word never sounded so good. She wanted to see her parents, her siblings, her friends and Steve. She had a whole month ahead of her of being surrounded by the people she loved. It sounded perfect.

She went to her desktop and brought up Amtrak’s homepage and looked at the schedule. With any luck she’d be able to get a train that left in a few hours and be home by dinner time. Jarvis’ cooking was waiting for her along with her own bed.

Once a train ticket was purchased she went about packing her bags.

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	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 07:43 am UTC (link)
	"I know you will, Anya, I'm just teasing. It's in the handbook." He found the door and knocked lightly. "I'm way behind my daily requirement of torture." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 07:45 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah I know," she said. "I'm behind in tormenting you. Hold on, someone's at the door." She walked over to the door and looked out the peephole. That bastard! She disengaged the security system and opened the door. "Bastard," she said, the smile on her face betraying any irritation in her voice. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 07:48 am UTC (link)
	"Surprise! You want to slug me first?" He disconnected and put the phone in his jacket pocket. "Or do I get a hug first?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 07:49 am UTC (link)
	Anya disconnected her phone and then threw her arms around him in a tight hug. "I've missed you, Prince Dork." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 07:53 am UTC (link)
	He wound his arms around her and squeezed her tight. "Not more than I've missed you, Princess Brat. You are way too far from home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 07:56 am UTC (link)
	"I know," she said as she released him. "Dad's not budging on the using the suit to commute since becoming the family delinquent. Come on in." She stepped back out of the way. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 08:06 am UTC (link)
	He stepped in and wow, messy. Some things stayed reassuringly the same. "I got a pass from Xavier. He says it's likely I'm no longer more dangerous than usual to Romanova women, so Mom gave me your address and suggested you might like a little company for the trip home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 08:07 am UTC (link)
	"You came all the way up here to give me a ride home? Awww. You really do care. How's my favorite car in the world? Are you treating her right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 08:13 am UTC (link)
	"I didn't go to Jared and buy her a diamond pendant, and I'd really like to know who gave her that idea." He spared a mock glare for her. "She's parked a block over." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 08:15 am UTC (link)
	"It wasn't me. The only time she bothers to talk to me is when she thinks she needs an upgrade." Anya grabbed her computer bag and tossed it on the bed next to the laundry bag. "Just let me shut down the systems and we can get going. There's soda and water in the fridge if you want any." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 08:25 am UTC (link)
	"I should probably wonder if she's collaborating with any other AIs, or calling the radio shrinks. Maybe I really do need to give her diamonds." He stuck his head in the fridge and found a soda. "Invitations to the big ball have been received. Think your aunt got one? I want to make sure I'm extra nice to her where the press can see it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2009-12-10 08:29 am UTC (link)

"Knowing Darlene, she's probably listening to the radio. You should. She deserves it." Anya grinned. The fact that Darlene hassled him thrilled her beyond belief.

"Unfortunately she probably did get one and will probably go." Truth be told, Anya had been so busy with school that she had managed to put Auntie way back in the back of her mind. "Dad hasn't met her yet and probably will at the charity ball. Should be interesting to see and we'll have front row seats."

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	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 08:34 am UTC (link)
	Misha's sense of fair play was offended by a first meeting with that woman happening out in public, but given the people involved, it probably wouldn't be the worst anything done in front of that many witnesses. "We'll be sure to present a united front, and make sure the popcorn is buttered for the event." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 08:37 am UTC (link)
	"Of course we will present a united front. United we stand, divided we cause more chaos," Anya grinned. The computer systems were powered down and she was ready to go. "Ready? I'm just a wee bit eager to get home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 08:44 am UTC (link)
	"That eager to spend four hours in a car with me?" He grinned back and picked up the bag on her bed. "Should I be flattered?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 08:48 am UTC (link)
	"It's four hours of torture, but if it gets me home." Anya grinned. "Besides, Darlene and I can torment you the whole way." She picked up her computer bag. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 08:58 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, yeah." He jingled the keys in his coat pocket. "Behave and I we'll get some lunch when we get out to the freeway. While you're plotting with my car, remember I'm in the car and can hear every word you say." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 09:01 am UTC (link)
	"You take all the fun out of things," she jokingly accused. "Thank you. Thank you for coming to get me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 09:11 am UTC (link)
	"What are big brothers for? Other than the normal torture, of course." He bumped her shoulder. "You know I'll always come get you, Brat. You only have to call." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 09:14 am UTC (link)
	"I know," she said and bumped him back. "I just didn't want to put anyone out because of my stupidity." She let him lead so she could lock the place up behind her. "You're my favorite brother right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 09:19 am UTC (link)
	He exited and waited in the hall for her to finish up. "It's not my job to punish you for being stupid, just to commiserate and make sure you never do it again. Driving down to get you every now and then isn't putting me out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 09:23 am UTC (link)
	Who was he and what happened to her brother? He liked to remind her when she did stupid things. Anya engaged the security system and then locked the door. "I won't do that again, but I'm sure I'll find even more stupid things to do." "It's eight hours of your time. I really appreciate you doing this." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 09:28 am UTC (link)
	Maybe Xavier's sessions were altering more than his previous brainwashing? "You're the brains of this chicken outfit. You know what's stupid and how to avoid it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2009-12-10 09:30 am UTC (link)
	"I know what's stupid, but it doesn't necessarily mean I avoid it. Like the last one." She shook her head and followed him down the stairs. "So anything interesting going on that Mom and my Dad decide not to tell me about?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-10 09:41 am UTC (link)
	"As far as I've heard, your dad is still making progress. The girls are planning a shopping trip to buy dresses for the ball so you're right on time." Stepping back outside, he looked around out of habit. "I heard a rumor about James, but I don't really believe it. I'd need proof." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)