Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-04 15:57:00

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Sorry It's Just Me
Anya's life was getting back on track, for the most part. There was still one thing that was left unresolved. Anya grabbed a few things from the Avengers Mansion, stuffed them in a bag and then took a cab to Xavier's. During the ride over she ran through in her mind what she would say a million and one times. This was not going to be easy, but it had to be done. She may have been brainwashed into being Lady Mandarin, but she remembered everything she did and said. Including that which was said and done to people she cared about.

She grabbed the bag and climbed out of the cab.

Taking a deep breath she opened the gate and went to find Sarah.

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rogue_star
2010-03-04 10:30 pm UTC (link)

Sarah is easy to find. Her left arm is becoming sort of usable again, so predictably, she's pushing it to its limit and taking advantage of friendly hosts and a lot of people recovering - the latter isn't good, but it means the line for the danger room is short.
By the time Anya gets there, the timer says she's been in there three and a half hours.

When she's buzzed and alerted to company, Anya is met at the room doors by a very sweaty Sarah with a very swollen, not-moving left arm, but a big smile.

"Anya!"

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	anyastark 2010-03-04 10:35 pm UTC (link)
	Anya forced a smile. She wasn't sure how to act around Sarah now. Not after What Anya did to her. "Hey you. Shouldn't you be taking it easy?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-04 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Sarah tucks the hammer into her belt and rushes Anya, picking her up and spinning her cheerfully. "Probably." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-04 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	Anya had to laugh. Seeing Sarah like this was a very rare sight. "You're in a good mood. What's the occasion?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-04 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	She keeps Anya held up in one arm, but quits spinning. She does take her out of range of anyone overhearing or any danger room cameras before answering. "Let's see, my arm is feeling better, I checked - and they're giving you a clean bill of health, and just between you and me, I have a date!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-04 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	"A date? That's...that's awesome!" Anya dropped the duffel bag she was holding and hugged Sarah. "I'm happy for you!" Yet there was this small part of her that wasn't. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-04 10:51 pm UTC (link)
	She hugs her back with the one moving arm, right now, too cheerful to notice the hesitation. "So what brings you by? If you're here, I'm guessing you were looking for me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-04 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	"I have your clothes. Figured you would need them." Anya had held on to them in hope that one day Sarah would be back. It had been a very small hope, but Anya had refused to give up. "I wanted to talk to you too. About what happened." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-03-04 11:04 pm UTC (link)

"I appreciate it... though I've been hoping you could tell me, back from what? I know I've been gone, but don't remember where or why. My memory has big gaps in it. Last thing I remember before showing up in China was the night out, then nothing."

She pauses, letting Anya down and relaxing. She'd be more stressed about what happened - it hurt, but right now, she's on cloud nine and her heart isn't aching for once.
"Its ok. You weren't yourself."

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	anyastark 2010-03-04 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	"It's not okay," Anya insisted. "I said and did horrible things and I hurt you. I'm so sorry. Forgive me?" Anya tilted her head. "Sarah, you left with the Exiles. a dimension hopping team. Fixing realities so you could save your world from being destroyed. You don't remember any of it? You've been gone almost a year." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-04 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	"You didn't. The Lady Mandarin did. She's gone now. I'll never forgive Temujin for that, but you? Nothing to forgive. It wasn't you." she insists. "Yes, it hurt, but I don't blame you." That done, she raises a brow. "Exiles?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

anyastark
2010-03-04 11:19 pm UTC (link)

"I still feel horrible about it," Anya said and looked away.

"Yes, the Exiles. Rose went with you. You two left and went to go fix worlds. Things that went wrong. You had a thing called the Tallus appear on your wrist. It gave you a message and you knew you had to go. We had a whirlwind world tour, we talked and then...." Anya looked back at her. "We kissed and then you disappeared."

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	rogue_star 2010-03-04 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"You shouldn't. Be glad you're back to you, and she's gone." she assures, before listening to the rest of it. After a moment, she winces, then looks at the invulnerable bangle on her wrist, silent til now. She blinks a couple times, and all the cheerfulness and most of the color drains out of her face. "No... oh no." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-04 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	"What? What is it?" Anya asked. "Do you remember?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-04 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	Sarah staggers back against the wall and slides down it, tucking her knees up to her chest, arm wrapping around her knees, burying her face. "Its all coming back. I remember... and I know we're not done. Then we need to go again." And leave her best friend again, and leave Molly behind. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-04 11:31 pm UTC (link)
	Anya sat down next to Sarah and put an arm around her. "Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry." Anya put her head against Sarah's. "You know I wish you could stay." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-03-04 11:34 pm UTC (link)

"I don't... I don't... I don't know anymore." she says, trying to pull herself together, having to start over a few times to get the words out.
"I know what we're doing is important. I know someone has to do it. I want to save my world... and all those others, but... but..."

She nestles against Anya, looking miserable.

"But I want a life. And...and..."

"And I have a date." she manages, burying her head in Anya's shoulder.

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	anyastark 2010-03-04 11:43 pm UTC (link)
	Anya pulled Sarah in. "You'll get that date," Anya said. "Promise." She kissed the top of Sarah's head. "Tonight. You go out tonight. That way you get that date." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-03-04 11:46 pm UTC (link)

"Can't." she murmurs, drying her eyes and trying to make the tears stop. She's already on herself to try and suck it up. Had this not hit her all at once, she'd be better - she's sure of it. She's a Rogers, damnit.

When she speaks again, the answer is almost more miserable, possibly the saddest fashion this phrase has ever been uttered. "We're going to Disneyworld."

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	anyastark 2010-03-04 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"So go tonight. You fly you and your date down there and stay there as long as you can and enjoy it." Anya hugged Sarah and held her. "My dime. You two go and have a blast and I'll cover all the costs. You deserve it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

rogue_star
2010-03-04 11:57 pm UTC (link)

She slumps back, finding her voice, for the moment, anyway.

"Anya, I can't. The Exiles are scattered across the world, I need to get them together. This one is really, really bad. End of the world kind of bad it sounds like."

She sighs.
"And I shouldn't. I mean, I know its just one date, but you know how hard Gretchen was... how hard leaving you was. I don't know if I can take... you know, starting something. I'm starting to really like her. Maybe really like her. Even if we had time... for Disneyworld... I don't know if I can take it."

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	anyastark 2010-03-05 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"Sarah Rogers, you /are/ going to Disneyworld. Honey, I know it's hard, but you really need to have some fun while you can. You will regret it forever if you don't go. I will hunt for the other Exiles for you. Just give me names and descriptions." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 12:02 am UTC (link)
	Its almost two minutes before she can stop crying enough to talk again, trying about half a dozen times in the meanwhile before just slumping onto Anya, or against the wall again. "I'm afraid I'll regret it forever if I do... and Anya... what about her? Its not just me. This is... this is her first date too. How can I do that to her?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Anya just held Sarah while she cried. Her heart ached for her friend. If there was anything Anya could do to help her, she'd do it in a heartbeat. "Why don't you ask her what she wants? Maybe she'll take all she can get with you. I wish I could make this easier for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 12:09 am UTC (link)
	She leans against Anya, tears stopped for the moment, just looking dejected. "Doesn't seem like a very fair choice to have to make. Things just sort of... happened last night over movies, and then we were kissing. I didn't know... god, I didn't know." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Anya kissed Sarah's temple. "I know, but sometimes just being able to spend some time alone someone is worth everything." "I'll go find the Exiles. That will give you more time with her." Anya kissed the top of Sarah's head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 12:27 am UTC (link)
	"Ok." she agrees, not sure she feels at all right about dumping this on Molly, but not seeing any choice. "Anya... I'm guessing you've been to Disneyworld. For donations and stuff, they'll do special orders and things, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled and hugged her. "I'm a Stark, hon. I can get anything done or get anything you want. Just say the word and consider it done. You know I'd do anything for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 12:36 am UTC (link)
	There's a reason she'd do almost anything for her best friend. "Strawberries... she really loves them. And its their growing season in Florida... I checked. If we're rushing the trip, can you make reservations somewhere nice... and arrange for lots and lots of fresh strawberries?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 12:48 am UTC (link)
	"Of course," Anya said as she wiped a tear off of Sarah's cheek. "Anything for you. You know that. What do you want? Americone Dream? Hawaiian pizza?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 12:53 am UTC (link)
	She needs to lighten her mood a little, or she's going to start crying again. "How about dinner for four somewhere tonight? I need to meet your boyfriend and make sure he knows if he isn't good to you, I will find a way back to this world to kick his butt." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 12:55 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds wonderful. Then afterward you better be on your way to Florida or I will kick /your/ butt. Deal?" "And don't think I didn't notice you didn't answer my question about what you wanted in Florida." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 12:58 am UTC (link)
	"As long as she's ok with it, you have a deal. And... I don't know. I've never been to Disneyworld... or anywhere like that. I guess I just want to kind of pretend for a little bit.... but, uhm, if there was some Americone Dream in the freezer, it wouldn't hurt my feelings any." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 01:01 am UTC (link)
	"Consider it done," Anya said with a smile. "Go talk to her and I'll throw the Stark name around. If that doesn't work, I'll pull out the big guns and use the Romanova and Russian royalty line." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 01:05 am UTC (link)
	She hugs her. "Have I ever mentioned that you're the best?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 01:07 am UTC (link)
	Anya returned the hug. "It's nothing, Sarah. I'd do anything for those I care about. You especially." Anya hugged her again. "Go. I've got calls to make." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 01:10 am UTC (link)
	She starts to get up, then pauses. "I know you would, and I'm going for now. If we get to stay a little bit once the world is safe... we do, every now and then... we need to spend some time together though. You're still my best friend." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 01:13 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled. "Of course. We have a lot to catch up on. A lot has happened in the past eight months. Some you won't believe. And you're one of my best friends and always will be." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 01:21 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks, sweetie. You two. I asked about you some, its how I knew about the boyfriend and all. Glad I could get back when I did... good timing or something." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 01:30 am UTC (link)
	"That's two saves I owe you. One day I'll make good on them." She smiled. "Steve's...wonderful. I'm very lucky to have him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 01:42 am UTC (link)
	"You don't owe me a thing. I did the world a favor. But since I can't have you feeling too guilty, dinner's on you tonight. If you decide to do something fancy, can you have one of the nice dresses you got me sent over? I, uhm, will probably need some help getting dressed and stuff still, so easier to do it here. Arm is better, but a few days away from good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 01:45 am UTC (link)
	Anya chuckled. "Dinner is on me. I think we'll go casual tonight. Steve's not the formal type and he's more comfortable with casual." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 01:52 am UTC (link)
	She looks somewhat relieved, really. "Same here. Burgers, pizza?" She knows Anya's preference. She had to throw the latter in. Sure, she had pizza last night, but she never tires of it either. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 01:56 am UTC (link)
	Anya smiled. "Big Nick's? I know it's been awhile since you've been there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	rogue_star 2010-03-05 01:59 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds like a plan." she responds, kissing Anya on the forehead, and hovering towards the upstairs to go find Molly, both to give her the news, and get some help changing with her arm as bad as it was after pushing it for a workout. "See you at dinner." she calls back before disappearing up the stairs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2010-03-05 02:16 am UTC (link)
	"You bet!" she called back. She pulled out her cell phone and started making arrangements. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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