Snippet #1717035

Aradia was anxious for classes to start, but she knew that they wouldn't until later in the day. Many of the teachers has gone on their own missions and she knew that Jean and Professor Xavier had gone to pick up a new student. She was sure Bobby had gone to get another student as well. She was bored so she decided to practice a little. After all, it may prove useful. She left her room in search of some water to practice with. She didn't want to practice inside the mansion, it wouldn't give her enough room to do much. She walked outside the doors and noticed the fountain. It seemed too small for her to really do much with it. She wanted to try something on a much bigger scale today. She remembered that a small lake was nearby and decided that it would serve her best. She walked in the direction of it and upon finding it set about her practice.

She concentrated on the feeling of water. It was light yet heavy at the same time. She did "warm-ups" as she called them and made the water turn to waves. After a few minutes, she deemed herself warmed up enough and began trying harder things, starting with the simplest. She made water balls and amused herself making shapes out of them. She then spread the water thin trying to make a weapon of some sort. She was satisfied with the whip she made and then decided to try something immensely harder. She began concentrating on spreading the water over her like armor. It bent to her will, but then splashed down. She gave a silent sigh and decided she had worn herself out enough. She put the water back in the little lake and walked back to the mansion.

As she exited the little wooded area, she saw the van pull up through the long driveway. She gave a wave, and ran to meet up with them. "Professor, Jean. Welcome back!" she said with delight.