Disclaimer: I do not own X-MEN in any way shape or form, I am writing this story merely for entertainment purposes.

A/N: This story is based on the movies, I haven't really read any of the comics so don't be too harsh. If you have any suggestions or anything to help make my story better then please feel free to let me know :) This is my first x-men fanfiction so I hope its good crosses fingers.

INTERNAL BONDS

Chapter One:

Professor Charles Xavier looked down at the world below him, through one of the many perfectly made windows that were imbedded into the walls of Xavier's school for gifted youngsters. A grave expression was plastered on his face. He had a sickening feeling since that morning and when he had received the call, it only confirmed his suspicions. Ororo entered his office, knocking on the door.

"Professor?" she asked, moving towards him.

Charles didn't turn around but continued to look up at the now orange tinted sky. "Can you bring our guests into my office right away," A black stretch limo made its way past the gates and onto the property. A woman in her late twenties was followed by a young girl. Charles looked down at her; he could sense her watching him, even though he was merely a speck to her. The height made it impossible to see exactly what one person was doing.

Ororo nodded, "Of course," as she left the room.

Charles turned his gaze away from the outside and wheeled himself around, behind his desk, eagerly awaiting the girls.

Katie hopped her way onto the luscious green lawn, dangling her brown teddy bear in one hand. Callie hurried behind her, carrying their suitcases of their belongings, most of which were Katie's.

"Katie, get over here, it's not nice to ruin their lawn. We have to be nicer; after all they're letting us stay here for a while. Can you try and be nice?" Callie asked, watching as her daughter walked towards her, she was pouting, her arms crossed.

"This place is no fun," she grumbled.

Callie smiled despite herself, "Are we going to try?"

Katie nodded, her light brown curls jumping.

"Good, now let's go," Callie walked behind Katie towards the main doors until a woman appeared in front of them, a warm welcome smile spread on her face.

"Mommy, she looks funny. She has hair like grandma," Katie giggled, pointing her finger at Ororo's white hair.

Callie frowned, closing her eyes. "Katie…" she began warningly.

Ororo smiled, "It's quite alright," A handsome young man now stood beside her, glasses covering what Callie guessed as beautiful eyes. The man walked toward her and grabbed two of the suitcases.

"Thank you," she said as he gave her a smile before leaving into the mansion with her things.

"I'm gonna go and make sure he doesn't take anything, he better not touch my princess elephant," Katie said chasing after the man. Callie was about to follow when the woman stopped her.

"She'll be fine; we have people who will watch her,"

Callie nodded, "Where's the Professor?" she asked.

"In his office, he's waiting for you," she replied leading the way into the mansion.

Once inside Callie dropped the rest of the luggage onto the floor so that the man named Scott and another man named Bobby could take them up to her room. Callie watched as her daughter followed Scott's every move, like a watch dog.

"Katie sweetie, mommy's going to be gone for a little while. Are you going to be okay down here?" Callie raised her eyebrow. She knew what her crazy daughter was capable of.

Scott smiled, "She'll be fine, I was planning on going out to the back and having her play with some of the students here," He brought out his hand, formally introducing himself. "I'm Scott, Scott Summers,"

Callie accepted his introduction, "Callie, Callie Evans."

When Callie read about Professor Xavier's connection with mutants she knew he was the one she should contact first. She had no idea where to go or what to do a few weeks ago. Early on in the month when suspicious letters and threats were being sent to her house and then that one night when someone, or something broke into her house, getting inside of her daughter's room.

She couldn't risk her daughter getting hurt. She knew they wanted her but for what she didn't know. What she didn't know scared her, being a parent and not knowing what was going to happen to your child. Sure every parent feels that way but does every parent have to fear mutants. She just hoped that the Professor would have the answers she was looking for. Something told her this problem wouldn't fix itself over night.

Ororo stopped in front of a room, its doors were slightly open and Callie could see the sun's rays shinning through the large windows. An old man was sitting behind an oak desk. Callie looked at the woman and she nodded.

"This is the Professor's office; he'll see you now,"

Hesitantly Callie slowly stepped into the office. Fixing her skirt and hair before doing so. The room was warm and big, it was probably the most beautiful room she had seen so far from the little tour around the school. The man's blue eyes twinkled as a smile crept on his face. He lifted his hand, gesturing towards one of the big red plush arm chairs that were placed in front of the desk. Callie took a seat, her body sinking down into the chair, instantly feeling more relaxed.

"I'm glad you could make it," he said casually.

Callie nodded, "Thank you for taking me and my daughter in, in such short notice. I-I didn't know what else to do,"

Charles looked at her for a moment, not speaking but deep in his thoughts.

"They're after her, they're after my Katie," Callie replied, she could hear her own fear in her voice.

Charles nodded, "Yes, I believe they are."

"What do they want from her? She's just a little girl," Callie asked, her eyes widening.

"I'm afraid we don't know that yet, but be sure that we will soon." Charles smile grew bigger, "For now you can try to relax. You're safe here Miss. Evans,"

The day was turning out to be beautiful. The sun was the brightest she'd seen it in a while, the warm wind caressing her cheek. Apparently many others thought it was a good day to be outside because many of the students were enjoying their Saturday in the pool and on the lawn. Callie watched as her daughter played Barbie with a few students. They all seemed to think Katie was the cutest thing on earth. Callie was happy that her daughter didn't have to worry; she'd rather worry for them both. As much as she tried to relax and feel at home she couldn't. There was something about the mutants that scared her. She guessed it was the fact that you never got to see who they truly were unless you were under attack. She'd let her curiosity take the best of her. Always wondering what ugly form was hidden beneath that skin, it made her shiver, like the way mascots did. She hated mascots for the same reason, you never saw who was inside, and there was always a mask.

Callie felt someone tugging at her skirt from behind and sure enough her little Katie was behind her. Callie looked down at her little girl. Her light brown curls were messily tied into two low pigtails. Callie shook her head when her daughter attempted puppy dog eyes with her beautiful big hazel eyes, batting her long lashes.

"What is it sweetie?" Callie bent down so that she was eye level with her daughter. "Can I go in the pool?" Katie asked excitedly, jumping up and down while clapping her hands.

"Katie you don't even know how to swim, besides we left all your swimming gear at home," Callie said, trying to fix one of her ponytails but she kept fidgeting.

Katie looked behind her and beamed, her pearly white teeth shone. "Mr. Scott, my mommy won't let me swim but I wanna," Callie watched as her daughter ran up to the stranger and into his arms as he lifted her up. Callie stood up, looking Scott in the eye, well it was hard to look the man in the eye with his glasses covering them, he had had it on even inside. "Katie there's no way you're going swimming,"

"But mom!" Katie began.

"Okay, okay. How about if my friend Marie here takes you to the swings, and me and your mom come join you, sounds fun kiddo?" Scott asked.

Katie looked down at the buttons on his jacket, playing with one of them. She looked up to him with her sweetest smile and nodded.

"Great!" he exclaimed, he twirled her around before handing her over to Marie, the girl now standing beside him. The front of her hair was a pale white while the rest of her hair was a reddish brown. Callie wondered if it happened to be a bad hair day.

"But-" Callie tried to interject but Scott held her back so that Katie and Marie were already on their way. "She's my daughter," she said angrily.

"Yes, and you want her to be happy and feel safe as long as you two are staying here. Don't you think it makes more sense that you let her roam around outside for a while?" he asked her.

"Where the bad mutants can get her? No it doesn't make sense," she argued. She didn't like to be told what to do especially when the subject was her daughter.

"I'm sure Professor Xavier mentioned that this school is safe, no one's going to hurt you here," He said calmly, so calmly that it sent a cool chill down her back.

"How can I believe him? Mutants broke into my house and almost took my baby," She asked, tears starting to form in her eyes.

He placed his hand on her shoulder, "because we're the good guys. You have to let us help you,"

Callie looked back at Katie who was now laughing out loud in glee as Marie pushed the swing, each time she went a little higher. "Watch her will you? I need a drink,"