The X-Men locate Kurt's father before they find out who Kurt's mother is, changing everything and everyone in the process. But Kurt's father is far from the saint Kurt wants him to be, the past has a way of finding its way to ruin the present, and Mystique's reaction to everything will have far-reaching ramifications. No pairings aside from past OC/Mystique, by necessity.

Wishes always backfire on the user when Desiree is around, but that doesn't mean that there isn't collateral damage done to those who never uttered the word. When a wish has a ripple effect, Sam has to face the consequences, and this time, there is no reset button to hit and undo what has been done.

David, Sam's eldest son, talks to her about her prolonged absence and the effect it's having on their family the longer she's away. Implied Danny/Sam, mentions of ghost violence, oneshot, complete.