Later that night, after a wonderful dinner, the house grew quiet.
Anna sat cross-legged on the soft carpet of her new guest room.
She closed her eyes and began to practice the simple breathing technique Sam had taught her.
Breathe in slowly. Breathe out gently.
Just like Jean, Anna tried to find the warm spark in her stomach.
Because she wanted to be cured so badly, she focused all of her mind on it.
Her cultivation improved very fast.
She could feel the tiny, warm light waking up inside her.
It wasn't enough to officially step onto the path of cultivation yet.
It would take a few more days of hard work to reach the Qi Gathering Stage.
But even though it was a little slow, Anna didn't mind at all.
She smiled in the quiet room. She finally saw the light.
She had a real opportunity to be normal and happy.
Suddenly, Anna's ears twitched.
She heard something.
It was a soft, high sound coming from down the hallway.
Anna stopped breathing for a second and listened closely. It was the sound of moaning.
She could clearly hear Natasha's smooth voice, and then she heard Jean's voice.
They were in Sam's bedroom.
Both of them were dual cultivating with Sam right now, helping him balance his heavy Golden Core.
What surprised Anna the most was Jean.
At school, Jean was always such a quiet, polite, and shy girl.
But right now, hearing her loud, happy moans echoing slightly in the hall, Anna realized the truth.
Jean was totally letting go.
Deep down, the sweet school belle was actually quite a pervert!
Anna's face instantly turned bright red. It was as red as a tomato.
She quickly closed her eyes and tried to stay focused on her breathing.
'Focus on the Qi, Anna. Focus on the warm light,'
She told herself.
But it was completely impossible.
The sounds from down the hall were too distracting.
Curiosity took over her mind. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest.
Slowly, Anna stood up. She walked quietly out of her room and tiptoed down the hallway.
When she reached Sam's bedroom, she saw that the door wasn't closed all the way.
A beautiful, warm golden and pale light was shining through the small crack.
Anna couldn't help it.
She leaned in and peeked through the gap.
Inside, the room was filled with glowing Yin and Yang energy.
She saw Natasha, Jean, and Sam sharing their deep connection.
The scene was incredibly intimate, passionate, and full of pure trust.
Watching them, Anna didn't feel weirded out.
Instead, she felt a massive rush of heat spread through her own body.
She felt really, really excited seeing them together. She imagined herself in that beautiful, glowing circle of energy.
Anna stepped back from the door and covered her burning face with both of her hands.
She leaned against the wall, a shy, giddy smile spreading across her lips.
'Oh no,'
Anna thought to herself, her heart fluttering.
'I guess I must be a pervert, too.'
Inside the bedroom, the bright, glowing light slowly began to fade.
The intense exchange of Yin and Yang energy was finished for the night.
Sam, Natasha, and Jean lay together under the soft, warm blankets.
The room was peaceful and quiet.
They rested close to each other, sharing a gentle, comfortable pillow talk.
Jean rested her head on Sam's chest, listening to his slow, steady heartbeat.
She traced a small circle on his skin with her finger.
"I used to think about the future a lot,"
Jean whispered softly into the quiet room.
"I always wondered if I would ever be normal. I was so scared that I would hurt someone, or that the voices in my head would drive me crazy. I never thought I could feel this free."
Natasha smiled gently. She reached out and softly stroked Jean's red hair.
"I understand,"
Natasha said, her voice calm and deep.
"I have spent my whole life fighting in the shadows. I was trained to be a weapon. I never really had a home, or people I could completely trust. I always thought I would die alone on a mission somewhere."
Natasha looked up at the ceiling, a look of pure peace on her beautiful face.
"But now... things are different,"
Natasha continued.
"When I am here in this mansion, with you and Sam, I don't feel like a spy anymore. I just feel like me. My biggest dream right now is just to live here. To wake up, train together, and have a real family."
Jean nodded in agreement, her green eyes shining with happiness.
"Me too,"
Jean said honestly.
"I want to graduate from school, and then I just want to move in here. I want to live with Sam, with you, and with Ororo and Anna. We could just be happy together, away from all the hate and the fighting."
Sam pulled them both a little closer.
He kissed Jean's forehead, and then he kissed Natasha's cheek.
"That is a beautiful dream,"
Sam told them, his voice full of warmth and promise.
"And I promise you both, this mansion will always be your home. Whenever you are ready, the doors will always be open for you."
They smiled, feeling incredibly safe.
Wrapped in Sam's warm energy, they slowly closed their eyes and fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.
The next morning, the bright sun woke them up.
It was a busy morning. The weekend was officially over, and the real world was calling them back.
After a quick, happy breakfast in the kitchen, it was time to say goodbye.
Jean and Anna grabbed their bags.
They had to go back to the Xavier School for their classes.
They hugged Sam tightly, promising to practice their breathing techniques every single day.
Right after they left, Natasha put on her sleek black S.H.I.E.L.D. suit.
She gave Sam a long, sweet kiss at the door, telling him she would be back as soon as her missions were done.
Just like that, the large mansion was completely quiet again.
Sam poured himself a cup of fresh tea and walked out to the backyard.
He stretched his arms and took a deep breath of the morning air.
He was completely free for the day.
His cultivation had reached the middle level of the Golden Core Stage, and his Yang was perfectly balanced.
He didn't need to meditate right now.
Sam smiled as a thought crossed his mind.
He remembered the small pouch he had handed over a few days ago.
"I wonder how the world's smartest engineer is doing with those magic seeds,"
Sam said to himself.
He finished his tea, put the cup down, and decided it was the perfect day to take a trip. It was time to visit Tony.
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