I don't own the X-Men, or this song. Anyway, it's a little songfic about Mystique's feeling towards her children, and how one of them felt about what was said in Egypt. Set to "Someday, Somehow" by Nickelback.R & R!

Forgiveness

The lights were out in the apartment on the second floor of a fairly new building. Of course, just because the lights were turned off, didn't mean that nobody lived there. It just meant that she didn't feel like dealing with the world and it's issues at the moment. She had enough of her own to sort out.

How the hell did we wind up like this
Why weren't we able
To see the signs that we missed
And try to turn the tables

Three weeks since Apocalypse had been defeated, and she'd been set free—or brought back from the dead, it was a matter of perspective—and she still couldn't stop thinking about that "chat". 'Do they both really hate me that much?' She asked herself, staring thoughtfully out of the window. "If time could rewind itself, maybe this would fix itself."

I wish you'd unclench your fists
And unpack your suitcase
Lately there's been too much of this
Don't think its too late

Thoughts of the past two years flooded her head, not to mention the sense of guilt and regret that often followed her actions.

Nothin's wrong
just as long as
you know that someday I will

Someday, somehow
gonna make it all right but not right now
I know you're wondering when

"If I had never joined stayed with that monster in the first place, I could have changed everything." She sighed. But it was too late to take back the past. Sure, she'd left, just not soon enough to get back what mattered most. Well, too late for Anna; Kurt was a different story.

(You're the only one who knows that)
Someday, somehow
gonna make it all right but not right now
I know you're wondering when

He seemed to really want to know her, to know more about his history. A relief to her, she wanted to tell him about that; about everything. But of course, that had blown up in her face; just like every other attempt she'd made.

Well I hoped that since we're here anyway
We could end up saying
Things we've always needed to say
So we could end up stringing

And then there was the cascade of errors and stupid decisions that had been trying to be a part of Anna- Marie's life. Yeah, that had worked. Flew just like a rock and landed right in front if her eyes. Partly her fault for not being there in the girl's younger years and the goof up of trusting Mesmero. That would be a dead man when she finally found him. But, it had been her fault for falling for that trap. That's what made it so hard to accept.

Now the story's played out like this
Just like a paperback novel

"Save it." That's what they'd told her when she'd tried to apologize. It was also the reason she'd moved to the big city instead of going back to Bayville and pleading for one of her old jobs back. No matter how much she wanted to do something right, it would simply never work. So much for saving the future. That was shot beyond repair, and she wasn't too prideful or stubborn to admit it. Time marches on.

Lets rewrite an ending that fits
Instead of a Hollywood horror

But she wasn't the only one feeling down. Miles away, Kurt stared out his balcony trying to figure out how to make his family life seem somewhat complete.

Nothin's wrong
just as long as
you know that someday I will

Somehow, he knew that he needed to make things right, but Rogue would have absolutely no part in it, and thus, he was locked in his bedroom.

Someday, somehow
gonna make it all right but not right now
I know you're wondering when

He'd waited his whole life to meet his birthmother, but never expected what he got. Mystique was a manipulative, twisted woman, and for a while he'd doubted what she'd told him. But after finding out that Rogue was his sister, the pieces fit perfectly. He may have gotten his looks from their mother, but Rogue got her personality; she was just like Mystique, whether she liked it or not. That was why the two of them had never gotten along. They were alike in too many ways, and denied that way too much.

(You're the only one who knows that)
Someday, somehow
gonna make it all right but not right now
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)

He really felt guilty and awful about the things he'd said to her in Egypt. He knew that she'd been hurt by those words, no matter how thick a mask she put up. Rogue did the same thing, only she was set on the attack and it only made things worse. 'Sometimes I wonder why it is that she's so stubborn about this. She's got her memories, why doesn't she look for herself to see what she meant?' It frustrated him to no end some days. If he had his sister's powers, he'd be searching for a motive, not more actions. Sure, the things Mystique did were bad, but he had a nagging suspicion that why she did them wasn't quite as sinister.

Solo

How the hell did we wind up like this
Why weren't we able

"Maybe I need to ask her myself; after I've tied her to the bed." He said to himself.

To see the signs that we missed
And try to turn the tables

"Like that would work. I'd need at least a full roll of duct tape to keep her down."

Now the story's played out like this
Just like a paperback novel

"Maybe I need to go find out from the source." All of a sudden, a light bulb came on in Kurt's brain. He picked up the phone by his bed and called a number he'd copied from Rogue's address book a while back. Destiny would know where she was and when he should contact her.

Lets rewrite an ending that fits
Instead of a Hollywood horror

Mystique sighed and looked out the window. She got up and went to open the window and climb out on the small railing that was the fire escape/ balcony.

Nothin's wrong
just as long as
you know that someday I will

She opened the sliding glass door and was about to step out when a puff of smoke appeared in front of her.

Someday, somehow
gonna make it all right but not right now

As the smoke dissipated, she saw before her one of the very people she'd been thinking about all evening.

"Kurt?" She asked.

"Mystique." He replied, his eyes searching hers.

"How did you find me here?" She asked.

"I had a talk with Destiny." He smiled. "And I may have a fight with Rogue when I get home."

I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)

"Why did you come?" She asked. "The last thing you said to me was, and I quote: 'Save it, Mystique.' Not exactly a very reassuring answer for someone trying to apologize."

"I know." He looked down at the concrete "floor". "I haven't been able to figure out what made me snap like that."

"Your sister's been rubbing off on you." She replied. "Not that it's a good thing, but It is somewhat of a relief to see how well you two seem to get along."

Someday, somehow
gonna make it all right but not right now

"Ja, about that." He said, looking back up at her. "Things haven't been going so well at home."

"You two not getting along?" She asked.

"That too, but, well…" He started. "it's just been rough. The institute kind of split after you, well, died, and they still won't come back together."

"And you and your sister are on opposite sides of the issue." She finished. "Well, some things can't be helped. At least you have that girlfriend of yours, Amanda isn't it?"

"A lot less of her since Toad got me outed and her parents banned me." He frowned. "I only see her once a week now. If I'm lucky."

"And you just let her racist parents walk all over you?" she asked.

"No, I couldn't get a word in, and the next day I got roped into helping Toad rescue Wanda from Magneto's lair at the ski resort." Kurt answered. "But I guess I need to talk to them, but I don't think any of the adults would succeed without slicing up, electrocuting, or simply yelling at them, aside from the Professor and he's always busy with the lawsuits."

I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)

"Lawsuits? Dare I ask what about?"

"Two words: New Mutants."

"I see. Well, did your sister ever get over that stupid crush she had on Mr. Summers?"

"In a way. I think she's moved onto Gambit."

"Come again?"

"Gambit. And he kidnapped her! How crazy is she?"

"Comparatively, not very. If I hadn't run away and gotten dumped by you father after we met, I would have married Sabertooth."

"Do me a favor? Never bring this up again!"

"Not a problem."

I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)

"If you wouldn't mind," she started, "I could go with you to Amanda's and explain things. Maybe they need to hear from a parent first."

"I guess." He said. "Maybe it could work."

"Kurt, I have been a spy since I was younger than you;" she smirked "I think I can handle them."

Kurt smiled and beamed right back at her. "No, I wouldn't mind."

I know you're wondering when

Mystique smiled and put her hand on Kurt's shoulders. "Call me when you two set up a date."

"I will," Kurt said, "Mother."

Mystique was a bit taken aback, but managed to find herself again. "Thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me."

Kurt looked down at his watch and made a half- fearful expression. "I need to get back before Logan finds out where I've been. Goodnight, Mother."

"Goodnight, son." She replied softly. He nodded and smiled before teleporting away again. "Someday." She whispered as the cool night wind softly blew past her. "Someday we will be a family again."