Days of Becoming, Chapter 8

[talktooloose]

Title: Days of Becoming, Chapter 8 - "Measured Response"
Author: Talktooloose
'Verse: X-Men movieverse
Warnings: Swearing, I think. It means nothing to me, so I don't really take note. Bubbling sexuality. Implied use of hand lotion as a sexual aid. Bad puns.
Series Summary: This novel focusses mainly on the paths Iceman and Pyro take on their way to adulthood and how they discover and deal with their love for each other. It is a novel about what Joni Mitchell calls "the dream's malfunction" and how we can learn to make our own dreams when our heroes fail us. Other X characters and OC's play prominent roles and the action begins before X1, continues through the events of X2 and X3 and concludes in the aftermath of that movie.
Chapter Summary: The characters react to the shooting in Pasadena. At the mansion, they plan action; in Boston, a disillusioned Mike meets an interesting girl; at the mutant youth meeting in New York, Bobby makes a bold (or is it foolish) move. Bobby and Kitty wonder what's up with all the spandex.
Betas: kuriadalmatia and lux_apollo. My betas' feedback really pushed me to clarify both the action and the character intentions here. Humble thanks.
Disclaimers: Marvel and 20th Century own this stuff but they need us to make sense of it.

Here's the chapter!

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Comments

[nat-dimension.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for posting this just as my exams ended. Perfect way to wind down.

[ayumie.livejournal.com]

New chapter!
*does happy dance*
I love all the shirt straightening going on in this one. Bobby is very in character - meaning to do well and a bit slow on the uptake. His dream was very interesting. Looks like somebody left a lasting impression...
Also, I'm glad you didn't drop Mike completely. And now there's Jubilee. You do make me very happy.
No John in this one either. Dare I hope for a quick follow-up? I totally forgot to ask that the last time and having no idea when to expect the next chapter has been hell. Uhm, I'll shut up now.

[mofic.livejournal.com]

Hey, I finally caught up on this and I'm really enjoying it! I love your Kitty - very realistic. And you handled the whole bit about Kitty and Bobby figuring out what Xavier is doing so well.

I also thought you did such a good job with Bobby's disillusionment when he realizes Scott is with Jean and his crush has no chance of turning into reality. It was so vivid. I really ached for him.

Oh, and I giggled at
"The Iceman felt a cold satisfaction"

So when do Bobby and John get together? ::taps foot impatiently::

[ginalin.livejournal.com]

I read the first parts months ago and you finally updated! yay!

[train-diskense.livejournal.com]

EW HETROSEXUAL KISSING. I CAN'T LOOK! *hides face in hands*......*peeks through fingers with wide eyes*

Jubilee! Omg I love that woman with every fiber of my being that isn't already dedicated to Bobby. Or John. Or Jean Paul. Or Rogue. Or ....well. x_x Jubileeeeeee. And Mike still makes me happy.

oO Yeah, Xavier's mission kinda sounds creepy when you explain it like Kitty did. ^^; Lovely chapter.

[lux-apollo.livejournal.com]

Yay it's up!

[distorted-tact.livejournal.com]

Hey, just found this on x_slash and thought I'd comment on how much I'm liking it. None of it feels forced, the characterization all works really well. The plot's progressing smoothly-- it's all just really great.


(Using only X-Menish icon)

[judas-denied.livejournal.com]

I am a lot later than usual with my review, but here it is. :)

A lot of build up and tension out the wazoo with this chapter. I love Mike and Jubilee's intro was well done and spot-on, too. I have tons of questions after this chapter and may, just a weensie bit, want to slap Kitty for kissing Bobby. He's John's, damnit! lol

Which, ok, I can never help myself, I have to ask a couple of my gabillion and one questions:

Where is John and what's he up to?
When will he and Bobby meet again?

I am so anxious and excited to see the next part of this. Keep it coming! *pets DOB*

[mandlebars.livejournal.com]

Now I'm not one to shudder at Het. But Bobby/Kitty makes my heart weep.

[(Anonymous)]

Your story is awesome! I personally have no problem with slash, but am a het fan at heart. Bobby, Andi, Scott, Ororo, and Xavier all have wonderfully devolped and accurate personalities and feelings. Kitty is getting there- show she has faults and she'll be on her way. I am really enjoying your story. Keep up the good work- I am really excited for the next chapter!

[(Anonymous)]

So, I really liked this chapter. It was funny, yet creepy in a way

Still, looking forward to getting my boy back in the story, but I am a patient man. Absence makes the heart grow founder (or some crap like that.)

Still the best story I have read. Keep it up.

Looking forward to next chapter.
Chris

[lunatunalover.livejournal.com]

This story is absolutely amazing! I just found it the other day and devoured all parts posted thus far! I haven't looked yet to see if more has been posted beyond this though... I'm hoping I will be pleasantly surprised! But truly, your writing is amazing and perfectly in-tune with the characters. Thank you so much for sharing this and I can't wait to read more!! <3

~ Alicia

[asm613.livejournal.com]

Now i don't feel so bad for calling Bobby a drama queen last chapter; since kitty just said the same thing to him. I was also shocked like Bobby about the elite fighting paramilitary training. and then the team name x-men. I just assumed it was already known; but when Kitty said that stuff i realized that it hadn't been said in the story yet; so why should he know. I just figured x-men story and took it for granted. But recruiting students without being absolutely honest is a terrible thing to do. Wonder how you're going to handle that and the giving out of the phone number at the support group. Looks like Bobby's bi. Dreams about st John and gets hard kissing kitty. I thought it very interesting Mike meeting Jubilee. You sure have brought up a bunch of more interesting subjects to write about. I'm also still disappointed that Bobby and St. John didn't meet while at the youth center again. You could have started a 3 way with kitty, bobby and st. john.