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Chapter 1

The children of Xavier's school for the gifted were lined up outside the ticket booth. Xavier had decided that a day in another city would be good. They had went to Kingston, NY, which was about 40 miles north of Westchester. Everything had gone well. After shopping all morning and early afternoon they were ready to see a movie. They had to wait for a short time because it was Saturday night. As they waited they talked about the day.

Hey, I'm glad Professor took us to a new city. It's exciting! New things to see here! cried the always hyper Jubilee.

Hmm, its not often he comes along. Especially when several teachers are going with us, Kitty replied before returning to her coke.

Hey Professor, what are we gonna see? asked Bobby.

The Professor turned his gaze to Bobby. What would you kids like to see? This your treat after all. All the boys chimed in unison, Horror flick! The girls groaned. They sat there arguing over the movies. The teachers there, Scott Summers, Jean Grey, and Logan, all stayed out of this fight.


Ain't no way that you can beat me this many times! Your cheatin'! a man cried from across the street. He was standing at a table with cards on it. He was apparently gambling and was losing money fast. All of Xaviers students and teachers, including Xavier himself turned to look across the street.

A large man was standing across from the table of a girl with dark purple hair and light violet eyes. Because she was standing up you could see that she was average height. She wore a medium length, black leather coat and black leather pants under the jacket was a white sleeveless shirt and a chain belt. On her feet were black boots. She spoke strongly. I ain't cheatin' cause I wouldn't need to to beat your ass in poker. It isn't my fault you can't play! I just see someone willing to try for money. If they win then they get money, but if they can't play like you then they lose it! You knew that there was a chance that you'd lose money and you were willing to take that risk, so suck up and play or leave!

The man was clearly pissed. He grabbed the table and flipped it. He began to take steps toward her and she began to step back until she was against the wall. I'm gonna get my money back or I'm gonna get something else to pay me back. He was pushing his body against hers now and she couldn't move.

From the other side of the street the crew of mutants watched the events of the gambler. Logan was getting made and so was Remy and Scott. Xavier was worried. It looked that this girl was a runaway mutant. Her hair and eyes gave it way. Even though it was fairly dark he could see the purple tint in her eyes and on her hair from the street lights. He nodded to Logan who began to walk over and take care of the man. He stopped midway when the girl kneed the man in the groin and pounded her fists down on his mid back. She sweep kicked his legs and punched him in the face, breaking his nose. She stood up and began to walk away. The man rose up after a few seconds. Sorry doll, you ain't getting away that easily. He snapped his fingers and the men that were scattered around the table began to follow her. Logan heard the girls heartbeat speed up. She began to run toward a thinner part of the city. The men began to follow her. Logan looked back to Xavier. *Follow her Logan. We'll catch up. Make sure she's safe. I have a feeling about her, she's a mutant* he said telepathically. Logan obeyed and ran off to follow her.

They got to a very thin part of town. Most buildings were abandoned. The girl suddenly stopped. The rest of the me had caught up and logan stood out of sight. He took a sniff at the air. He caught many scents, more than he saw. He searched around and found three people on different roofs and one was hiding around a corner. The other men began to attack the girl. Logan watched as the strange people jumped out from their hiding places. Logan noticed one was covered in a long black trench coat with blond hair, and strange dark blue and silver eyes. Another had a long tail instead of legs. Her teeth were sharp and she had two fangs on the top row. The third that jumped from the roof was almost bald because his hair was shaved. You could see his hair would be blue and white if he let it grow out and his eyes looked normal because they were blue-grey. The one around the corner looked normal with short brown hair and brown eyes. Logan released that they must good guys when they began to attack the men. The girl seemed calm and began to join the fight. Logan saw one of the men sneaking up on the snake girl. Logan dove from his hiding place, claws popping out and leaped at the man. His claws dug into the flesh of the man's back and he screamed out in pain. The snake girl had finished with her latest opponent and turned when she heard the scream. The man fell with Logan on top. The Snake girl smiled her fangs at Logan who nodded back. It wasn't long before all the men were either dead, wounded, or running away.

The group gathered and the one girl with blond hair and trench coat placed a hand on the purple haired girl's shoulder. Ya all right kid? she asked worried. The girl nodded.

Hey thanks, who are you? the snake girl said acknowledging Logan.

he said, And no problem. Who were they? Logan didn't notice the rest of his gang coming up from behind him until the Professor rolled up next to him.

The girl with the trench coat stepped forward. Logan guessed she was the leader. They were some men from a gang in Kingston. They were attacking our friend. She looked over the group, resting a little longer on Xavier and Logan.

How ever did you know that she was being attacked? Xavier asked curiously.

A friend of mine is a telepath. She received a mental message from our friend when she was attacked. But look at me, telling you info when you haven't a clue as to who I am. the girl smiled and put out a hand. I'm Terri Brite, many call me Blackwolf.

Xavier accepted the hand, I am Professor Charles Xavier, you all fight well.

Yes well please let me introduce you to Rebecca Reed, AKA Venom, she said motioning to the snake girl. Over here, the boy with the shaved head in Jason Grant also known as Breeze, and the brown head over here is Carver Johnson. Oh, and this... referring to the girl with purple hair, ...is Trey Bawler or Mirage. They all nodded or smiled at each other.

Well this is Logan, Scott Summers, Remy LeBeau, Dr Jean Grey, Bobby, John, Rogue, Jubilee, and Kitty. It's nice to meet you, Xavier responded politely.

Are you all mutants? Mirage asked.

Yes, I suppose you all are too?

All of us except for Carver. He's normal, said Terri.

Listen, I own a school for mutants. It's in Westchester. It is a place where mutants learn how to control their powers and get an education. We would be happy if you would join the school, Xavier tried persuading.

Terri shook her head, Sorry, we are learning our powers and we get an education, we have no need of your services.

Jean Grey looked Terri in the eye and said calmly, The streets are dangerous and are not a proper place for education. As for powers, I think you just think that you can control them. Please come back with us.

Terri smiled and looked at her companions who were all smiling too. Some shook their head. I never said that I learned on the street. I learn at home. All of do. And As for powers, yes I can control them, many of us can. Professor Xavier, I know of your school, but I have a home.

I have never heard of another school for mutants... Xavier began.

That's because its not for mutants, its for runaways and orphans. Many are mutants due to the hatred of them. interrupted Carver, After all I go there and I'm not a mutant.

I think it's best we just show you. Follow us. Terri turned, her trench coat flying around her. They began to walk down the bare, dirt road. They X-men did as they were told.

The road led deep into the woods. It soon curved and came to a gate. Terri reached from under her shirt a key on a chain and removed one of her fingertip less gloves. She turned the key then scanned her hand on the security pad. Finally she entered a code. Then the gate opened. They all entered the open area. In the center of the clearing was a large mansion with three stories, including the attic.

The walked up the stairs (Xavier and Rebecca to the small ramp). They entered the house. Welcome to our home, Jason smiled. Terri was welcomed bye a tiny toddler with webbed hands and feet and aqua colored hair and a 6 year old blond boy. They were followed by a African American woman with blond hair and yellow eyes. Logan jumped thinking it was Mystique, but relaxed when he smelt that it wasn't.

Professor Xavier, I'd like you to meet a few more people. This here is Samara, Terri said introducing the little girl, And this is Paul, but we often call him Paly. The little girl hid behind Terri while Paly smiled and waved. This is Zorah Austin, one of our teachers. She is often called Dawn. Zorah, this is Professor Xavier. His companions are Scott, Jean, Logan, Kitty, Remy, Rogue, Bobby, and Jubilee.

Hello, welcome to our home. Zorah extended her hand and Xavier shook it. Well, I was just taking these two to the dining hall for dinner. Who here is hungry? All of the Xman cheered except for Xavier. Zorah laughed, all right we'll feed you! Come on follow me if you want food. Everyone followed except for Xavier and Terri.

Would you like a tour Professor Xavier?

That would be lovely. They began to go around the house while Terri explained a room quickly. Xavier noticed some odd pipes on walls and asked about them. She replied
This used to be a warehouse, believe it or not. Doctor Duncan, the school principal' if you will, had help building this. He had money saved up and because he still works as a doctor in a regular hospital he can keep it. He gets paid well.

Yes I've heard of Dr. Duncan. Very fine man, very intelligent as well. But Miss Brite...

Terri, please

Terri, why won't you come back to my school. Though this school is quite good, shouldn't you be in a place with everyone is mutants? The majority of your school is mutants. What if you take in a runaway that hates mutants? Then what happens if they turn on you? I don't think it's safe for the little children.

Professor, I have seen every speech that you have done since I was 3. I agree with your dream of normal humans and mutants working together. But, when you are faced with a place where they do work together, you want to break it up. I always looked up to you Xavier, because I wanted to stand up and tell the world that normal people and mutants could work together, that one day it would come true. Then I found this school, and I released that I can now live that dream. This school isn't just for mutants or normal people. Its for humans in general who have no family or anyone to care about them. Its a home to us. You saw Samara? Xavier nodded. Well guess where we found her? In a trash can in New York City. Her Parents left her there because she was a mutant. And that boy, Paly, was found at two years old wandering the streets after he had hid from his abusive dad. His mother was dead and he might have bee too. That is something everyone has in common here, that had no family. Now, even if they don't believe it, they have a family. So Professor, the reason why I wouldn't leave is simple, this is my home.

I understand. This school is to you as my school is to me. Would you at least visit my school once in a while. And bring some of the normal students. It will help my students get used to other people and I hope it will help them coop with there mutations.

Now I can deal with that. Terri smiled. She liked Xavier and respected him. They set off to the dining hall for food.

When they reached the dining hall Xavier was met by many new faces. There was a boy with fire red hair and eyes, a girl nearly all covered in all green skin that in some areas seemed to look like leaves, and another girl who had brown hair and rainbow streaks in her hair. Others of different colors and sizes were spread throughout the room but Xavier and Terri quickly headed to buffet area and got their food before joining their friends.

When Xavier rolled up to the table he looked at its occupants. It included some people he had met already, Carver, Zorah, and Rebecca, but others were there too. A brown haired/blue eyed boy looking about 18 was introduced as Kowin. Another man, who looked he was in his mid twenties, also looked normal. He had Dirty blond hair and Hazel eyes. His name was Alan Wrighter. The Doctor of the group was introduced and Doctor Carmen Davison. She had Auburn hair and green eyes. The last new face was a man with some scales on his face and maroon hair. His eyes were a beautiful shade of right red. He said his name was Drake Anderson.

Everyone, this is Professor Charles Xavier. He's the head of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Terri said sitting down in a chair. The Professor figured the empty spot next to Terri was for him because it had no chair.

Professor, you say that you all are mutants. What powers do you all have? If I may ask.

No problem. Scott here can shoot red force beams from his eyes. Jean's telepath and telekinetic. Logan has healing ability and super senses. Rogue drains peoples energy, memory and mutant's powers, Jubilee creates paffs' of lights, Kitty phases through matter, and Remy charges things. Bobby is known as Iceman, due to his ice powers. I myself am a telepath. the professor summed up quickly. What are some of your powers?

Terri has super strength, smell, and hearing. She can also heal her self a little faster than normal and she leaps high. Her biggest mutation was turning into a wolf. said one of the adults who Xavier recognized as Carmen Davison. Drake turns into a Dragon and breaths fire. Alan creates energy blasts, flies, and can run at tops speeds. Brian has a large amount of strength and is pretty fast. No where near Alan though. Rebecca shoots venom from her mouth and its obvious what her other mutation is. Rebecca looked at her lower body. Carmen finished up her summary, Zorah can freeze time shortly and predicts the near future.

What about you and Carver?

Me and Carver aren't mutants. We have no powers Carmen then returned to her meal.

How did you get here then? Scott spoke up now.

I ran from an orphanage after my parents died and ended up here when Dr Duncan found me.

Carmen was a student of Dr. Duncan in elementary school when she lost her parents. She became one of his first students When he opened this school for orphans. He changed it when his four other students, all runaways, became mutants. He made it into a home for the abandoned and abused runaway children. Zorah cut in, placing her fork on her plate.

He must be a good man to do such a kind thing. I should meet him. Xavier smiled.

Here's your chance because there he is. The whole group turned to see a man about 40 years old standing at the door looking in on all the students. He smiled when he saw the adults and began to walk over to greet the new arrivals.