XMFC/Rebuilding Cerebro

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Charles is busy at work in his office, trying to finalise plans for turning the mansion into the school that's become his dream, when a knock comes at his door. Sensing for who his visitor is, the professor smiles when he recognises the feel of Hank's mind.

"Come on in," he calls, smiling up at his friend in the doorway. "Do you bring me good news?"

"I do." What passes for a smile crosses Beast's face. "I've finished all my tests. Cerebro is fully functional, once again, and the reach should be even greater than it was before."

"Wonderful, Hank, thank you!" Charles is already moving away from his desk, not wanting to waste another moment. He wants to test the device, right now. If it really is ready, then he and Erik can start their recruitment drive once again. They can have their school.

//Cerebro is ready// he sends the message to Erik before following Hank from his office, trusting his lover to meet them there.

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"It was a she," Charles says, some snatch of memory coming back to him even as his eyes start to close again.

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"We'll find her," Erik promises, watching Charles start to doze off again.

And then he catches sight of Baby Scott in the doorway. "Mausi?"

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"I'll leave him to rest," Hank offers guiltily, before beating a hasty retreat.

"Alex said Daddy's sick," Scott informs Erik, eyes wide and scared looking.

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Erik takes one hand off Charles to beckon Scott forward.

"He is, mausi. He'll feel better once he's had a rest. If you're still and quiet, you can take your nap up here with us."

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Scrambling up onto the bed, Scott looks at Charles with a horrified face. He's not used to his protectors looking the slightest bit vulnerable.

"Hello Scott," Charles mumbles, still semi-conscious.

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"Daddy, what's wrong?" Scott says, high-pitched and on the verge of tears.

Erik rubs the boy's back, as he does the same for Charles. "Quiet voice, mausi. Daddy has a headache."

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Too tired to do so much as open his eyes, Charles gropes blindly in the direction of the little boy's voice, trying to find a hand to hold or an arm to pat.

It's the best he can offer, right now.

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Erik rolls carefully onto his back, bringing Charles with him to lie against his side. Scooping Scott up with his other arm, he lets the child sprawl on his chest, before bringing Charles' searching hand to Scott's hair.

"Now, we're all going to sleep," Erik says firmly. He wants both members of his family to rest.

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Charles is like a ragdoll, no energy left at all, and moves compliantly with Erik as they roll. He doesn't even think to argue when his lover suggests sleep, doesn't want to, his body already 90% of the way there.

He's never felt so exhausted.

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Scott stretches forward and kisses his Daddy's nose, before settling down to sleep against Erik's chest.

Erik stares at the ceiling, cradling his boys close and watching over them while they sleep.