Chapter 1: New Arrival

"So did you guys hear we're getting a new student today?" Bobby asked, taking another bite of his cereal. It was another normal day at the Institute. Well, as normal as it could be with all of the super powered students that resided there.

"Yea. I heard it was supposed to be another guy," Jean said.

"Ugh, like seriously? Like we really need another guy around here," Kitty grumbled, puring milk into her bowl. "We're already outnumbered like 10 to 1."

"Well I say the more the merrier. Especially if he's into skating," Spyke said, riding his skateboard around the dining room table.

"Ugh, Evan. Enough with the skating already. You know how the Professor is about you riding around here on it all the time," Jean said.

"Yeah. And let's not forget how Logan almost threw you through a window the last time you nearly ran him over," Scott chimed in, taking a bite of his sausage.

"Yea, yea. I know," he said, reluctantly hoping off his board.

"So, what do you think his power's gonna be?" Bobby asked. "You think it'll be something cool like Invisibility or something? That would be awesome!"

"Like, why do you always hope every new student has invisibility?" Kitty asked, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Because no one ever does, and invisibility is way cool. Not as cool as ice of course, but still pretty cool."

"You know, you're pretty cocky over there, Ice Boy," Rogue said as she walked into the kitchen, followed closely by Amara, Kurt, and Logan.

"It's not bein cocky when it's true," he said, smiling.

"That's funny cuz I'm pretty sure you got melted on the floor in yesterday's training session by Amara over there," Kurt said, piling more food onto his already over flowing plate. Bobby looked away as a blush crept onto his face.

"Easy there, Elf. You're gonna make yourself sick and I ain't cleanin up after ya," Logan said, grabbing the paper on his way out of the room.

"So are you guys like, totally excited for the new student?" Kitty asked with extra enthusiasm.

"Kitty, we get new students all the time. What makes this one any different?" Amara asked.

"Well, he's an older guy. I think I heard the Professor say he was like, 19. And I bet he's super hot."

"Is that all you think about, is how hot he may or may not be?" Spyke asked.

"Well either way, we gotta make him feel welcome when he gets here."

"Which won't be unto after school, which you're all going to be late to if you don't hurry up," Beast said, walking into the dining room and checking his watch.

"Ah man! I cannot get another tardy," Rogue groaned, rushing to grab her backpack.

"Me either. After last week's food fight with the Brotherhood, Principle Kelly has been on the war path with detentions," Spyke said, grabbing his board and following behind Rogue as she headed for the door.

"Hey, it wasn't our fault that Lance decided to shake the whole place up," Bobby said.

Everyone scurried out of the room, heading for the garage and their respective vehicles. Everyone except Kurt, who was trying to shovel down the last of his food.

"Oh…Maybe Logan was right," he said, holding his stomach. "I should slow down on the food."

"Yes, probably, but now isn't the best time to consider that. I believe everyone is leaving as we speak."

"Oh man! I've got to get to the garage," he said, running out of the door. "Later Mr. McCoy!" he said before vanishing into thin air.

Beast sighed. Every morning it was the same with those kids. He couldn't help but feel a sense of pride when he looked at them. Many of them he watched grow in only the few months he had been here, while others seem to never grow up. But it still put a smile on his face whenever he got a chance to see them enjoying themselves and helping each other out.

"Yes. I agree, most of them seem to grow everyday." Professor X said as he wheeled his way into the room. "So, have the preparations been made for our new student?"

"Yes. Everything has been made according to you specifications, Charles," Logan said, walking back into the room for a cup of coffee. "But do you really think that having him here is really a good idea? You've seen how unstable he can be. And that power of his can be dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands."

"All the more reason to have him here, safe and away from harm, where we can help him to control himself. I do believe that this is the best move."

"Yea, alright. But I'm tellin ya, this kid is dangerous."

"I know. But I'm sure a nice change of scenery will do him some good. And from the way all of the students were talking, they all seem very excited about his arrival."

"But that's because they don't know what this kid is capable of."

"Maybe Logan's right professor. From all that we've seen and heard, he is pretty dangerous. Are you sure that we'll be able to handle this? That the students aren't in any danger?"

"I cannot say as I am not capable of seeing into the future. However, the government has placed this boy in our care, and I shall not deny anyone who is willing to seek help."

Logan sighed. "Yeah, I guess. But we better keep a close eye on him, just in case."

? POV

I am seriously tired. I've been on this damn train all day, travelling from freaking Washington, across the country to New York to go to some school for mutants. Now, don't get me wrong, I love being a mutant, even when people give me the look of death, but when you have to get up for a train at 4 a.m, you'd be pretty pissed off too.

"Now arriving in Bayville, New York." The automated voice chimed.

"Finally," I grumbled, grabbing my duffle bag and making my way into the station. As soon as I stepped off the train, I stretched my stiff legs and smiled. I was super excited to be here. I'd never been out of the west coast, and to have travelled all the way from Washington to New York, was definitely awesome. Even if it was for school.

Now, who was I supposed to look for again? I thought as I walked down the terminal. I'm supposed man in a wheelchair accompanied by a guy who looks like he's got a serious attitude, a woman with dark skin and white hair, and a blue creature wearing human clothes and glasses. Man, I think Sarah has really been hittin the bottle again.

I'd beg to differ, young man. I heard, I turned my head, searching for the source of the voice as my shoulder length dreadlocks flew every which way.

"Who said that?"

"Why, I did. Though, I didn't actually say anything at all. I thought it to you," said a man as he wheeled his motorized chair over to me. "I am Professor Charles Xavier." He held out his hand to me.

I took his hand shook it lightly. I've never been big into touching people unless necessary, though I have broken that rule on occasion. "Nice to meet you. I'm Phase Tegman."

"Well it's nice to finally meet you Mr. Tegman," Said another voice. I looked up to see a woman being followed by some muscle head and a big blue monster. I was starting to think that maybe I'd hit the bottle and hadn't realized. "I'm Ororo Monroe, and these are Logan and Hank McCoy."

"Nice to meet," said Hank, holding out his huge hand. I wearily took it and shook it, afraid he might crush it.

"Yea, you too." I said. I turned to look at the angry face on Logan. Oh yea, I can tell he remembered me pretty well. "Nice to see you again, Logan. How've you been."

"Well I was just fine til I heard that you were comin," he said.

"Now don't be like that. Just because I was a part of H.Y.D.R.A doesn't mean that I'm anything like them. Remember, I was a victim too. Or, are you still hung up about how I handed your butt to you back when I was 10?" I said, grinning at him. I Loved messing with him, and his anger was always a blast to see.

"Why you lil-"

"Logan," the professor said, silencing him of everything except the growl he was admitting. "Now Phase, I know that this seem like a joke to you, but it's not. You've been sent to us for a reason."

"Yea, cause the government doesn't know what the hell to do with me now that I've missed out on 16 years of my life." I said.

"Be that as it may, we are here to help you now, and that includes Logan. He's one of the teacher at the Institute-"

"No way. Seriously!" I shrieked, terrified. "Nobody told me about this! If I had known that, I would have taken my chances in prison! He's gonna tear me apart!"

"Keep makin smart-ass comments like that and I will," he growled.

"Now, settle down you two. You have been sent here to help to further develop and to control you powers. We are here to help you and so are the rest of the students. This is a great opportunity that I feel will benefit you greatly."

I sighed and ran a hand through my dreads. "Well, what choice do I have? I came all this way, and it's not like I've got many choices."

"Your damn right, kid. And let me tell you something," Logan said, grabbing a hold of my shirt, "This is gonna be the only warning your gonna get. If I see anything suspicious out of ya, I'm gonna personally hand your butt to ya. Got it?"

I swallowed hard and nodded my head. I had forgotten how scary he was. Before anyone could say anything else, there was a beeping sound coming from Logan's watch.

"Yea?" he said, pressing a button on top.

"Logan, it's Scott. When are you guys gonna be back with the new kid?"

"We're pickin'em up from the station now. Why?"

"Well the kids are goin crazy and are trashing the yard, again."

Logan growled a low growl. Man, he must really like to growl. "We're on our way." He said, pressing the button on his watch again before turning to look at me. "Get movin," he said, grabbing me and shoving me forward. I stumbled a but managed to keep my balance.

"Don't mind him. He's not a very friendly person sometimes. Especially to people he's run into before," Mr. McCoy said.

"Yea. I figured there had to be a reason why the government agreed to send me here considering they don't trust me. I was surprised they let me get on the train by myself until they told me it only made one stop," I said with a chuckle. As we walked outside, I caught site of a big black van that was parked near the exit.

"Yes, well I'm sure you'll like it at the institute. The other students are very kind and understanding, and I'm sure once you get used to it, you'll fit right in," he said, taking my bag and tossing it into the back. I climbed in, sitting between him and Ms. Monroe.

"Yea, I'm not exactly the social type. I mean, I can be, but I'd usually rather just goof off and cause a little mayhem."

"And that's exactly why I'm keepin an eye on ya," Logan said, climbing into the driver's seat. I rolled my eyes at that and pulled the hood of my hoodie over my head.

About twenty minutes later, we arrived at a big gate. From my seat in the middle, I could see a huge mansion in the back with a bunch of kids running around the front.

"Whoa. This is where you live?" I asked, awestruck.

"Yep. And wait til you see the inside," Mr. McCoy said with a smile.

"Hey guys, their back!" I heard someone yell as I stepped out of the van. I turned to see a kid completely covered in what looked like Ice. "Hi there, I'm Bobby, a.k.a, Iceman," he said, holding his hand out.

I, once again, reluctantly took it. I was really starting to hope that not every was gonna wanna shake my hand. After years of being told not to touch people and avoiding people other then the ones you grew up with, it was kinda a habit.

"I'm Phase, and, uh, guess I don't have a nickname."

"It's cool. You'll have one soon enough." Just as he finished, a whole army of teens came running up, everyone's eyes on the new guy.

As everyone talked and introduced themselves to me, I was amazed at the sheer number of students here.

"Hi, I'm Amara," said a girl, blushing as she moved a piece of hair behind her ear. "I'm uh…I'm known as Magma."

I smiled. She was definitely the cutest girl I'd seen here so far. Plus, I think it was time I showed people a little bit of what I can do. "Is it cause you're so hot?" I asked, smiling and grabbing a hold of her chin, forcing her to look at me. She tried to avert her eyes as she blushed a deeper red. I couldn't help enjoying how she reacted. "Or is it because of the deep red blush on your face?"

"Alright, Casanova. Let's get you moved in already," Logan said, grabbing a hold of my shoulder.

I nodded, and smiled once more before planting a small kiss on Amara's head, and heading into the mansion, all eyes looking at me except Amara's as she was still froze in shock. I smiled as I thought about how I had only been here for 10 minutes and already made an impression. I think I'm gonna like it here.

Amara's POV

I stood there frozen in shock as Phase walked away with Logan and Beast.

He…he just…kissed me, on my forhead…God, I must look like the biggest dork ever! I can't believe a boy just did this to me, and in front of everyone.

"Hello? Like, Earth to Amara!" Tabitha said, waving her hand in my face. "You have exactly 3 seconds to reply before I'm lettin the bombs fly."

"I…can't believe that just happened." I whispered.

"What did? Him kissing you?"

"I can't believe it! Oh my god! I must look like the biggest dork ever! I can't believe I just froze up like that."

"Well considerin how hard you we're blushin, I'm kinda surprised you were frozen," Rogue said, laughing with the rest of the girls who were standing around me.

"Looks like Magma ain't so hot now," I heard Bobby say. This, of course, got me angry. So angry, I turned my fire on, and let a blast fly, burning his pants as well as Ray's.

"That'll teach you who's hot, Bobby!" I shouted, turning back to normal.

"Well it looks like somebody has got a crush on the new guy. And, like didn't I tell you he was gonna be hot?"

"No, you said you wished it was a girl because we were getting out numbered," Jean chimed, walking into the mansion.

"Like, whatever. Anyway, you should totally talk to him, I think he digs you."

"I don't know Kitty. After that, I'm pretty sure he think's I'm a total dork."

"No way! Did you see the way he was smiling at you? He definitely likes you."

"I guess. But I've never dated a boy before. What am I supposed to do?"

"Don't worry about it Amara. Listen to Kitty, Rogue and me, and you'll be golden," Tabitha said, patting me on the back.

3rd Person POV

"Well, it seems our new student is making quite an impression already," Professor X said as he and Storm made their way into his office.

"Yes. He certainly has a way with the girls especially considering what he's been through in his life," she said, taking a seat.

"Yes. And his ability is a very interesting one indeed."

"You mean, he was using his ability on Amara?"

"Yes, and it seems he's very good at hiding it."

"So there's more to it than just his ability to smooth talk?"

"Oh yes, very much so. Though, I doubt he will show it all right away. But we best keep a close watch on him. He can be a tricky one."

"I see. So what exactly in the extent of his power?"

"Let's just say that Amara was lucky he wasn't actually using more of his power or else he may have literally made her knees weak," he said, chuckling a bit.

Storm sighed. "As if their teenage hormones here weren't already running amuck."