Professor X was gathering all the Mutants participating in this operation in his office.
Logan was the first to arrive. He had just left and returned, but the moment he walked through the door and saw those blue eyes, he froze.
Professor X was about to explain, but Logan turned his head away and began studying the flowerpot by the wall.
The second to arrive was Polaris, charging in full of energy. She had just caused quite a mess with Magneto and was still riding high from it. As she entered, she shouted, "Professor, let me tell you, when that planet exploded... uh!"
Seeing Polaris's stunned expression, Professor X chuckled inwardly and opened his mouth to explain. But Polaris suddenly slowed down, folded her arms, and lowered her head to count the cracks in the floor.
Quicksilver streaked in as a silver flash, stopped at the door, and said, "Professor, don't listen to Luna. She deliberately blew up that star because she wanted to burn my... God!"
Before Quicksilver could continue, Polaris slapped him across the back and covered his mouth.
Jean Grey soon entered as well. At the sight of Professor X's appearance, surprise flickered through her eyes. She shifted one step sideways to Logan's side, and the two began exchanging meaningful glances.
Then came Cyclops. He was clearly startled when he saw Professor X, but he quickly noticed Phoenix standing with Wolverine and quietly walked over as well.
Rogue and Blink arrived last. When they pushed open the door, they found the office atmosphere eerily calm. Neither dared say much. Their eyes widened upon seeing Professor X, but after exchanging a glance, they hurried over to stand against the wall.
Professor X looked around and realized that not a single person wanted to ask what had happened to