A/N: Welcome, welcome! And this is another one of my fabulous stories! It's just an experiment, i'll tell you that so don't expect too much. Okay, so this is a new idea i've been playing with the past couple of days. I don't yet exactly how it will turn out, but i'll let you be the judge of that.

I'll explain a few things before you'd get to reading:

1. This is an OC story, with a John Allerdyce/OC pairing. I don't know how explicit the romance is going to be, oh and the rating might change as well. It depends on my mood i guess:).

2. All the canon characters from the second X-men movie will get a role and i won't change their personalities or background in my OC's favor. She'll just blend in with the whole plot of X2.

3. Like i said, this is just a lil' experiment of mine to find out if i can write in the universe of Xavier and his school (and yes, my OC is gonna enter the school, sigh)

4. It may sound like a little cliche what i'm doing: a girl going to the X-mansion and then a romance with Pyro... I'm sorry that is sounds that way, but i promise it's going to be something entirely different than you've ever read. Trust me. Even i have surprised myself with this great idea! Yeah, i'm purty arrogant, i know. Anyhow...

5. uhmm... oh yeah. This fic is kinda... deep... don't be surprised if you find several philosophic passages. I hope you will understand what i'm writing, even i have trouble understanding it sometimes:p. Tell me what you think of those monologues, if they're too much or whatever.

6. I had trouble deciding the genre of this fic, but it's definitely a fantasy/romance/mystery/tragedy/hurt/comfort kind of ordeal. Adventure and action also. The mystery part may be big in the beginning, but that's my intension. I'm not gonna give everything away in one go.

7. Also, be warned for things like death, mental illnesses, violence and maybe some sexual explicitness (don't know about that last one yet).

Alright, so now that those formalities are out of the way i'd like to wish you fun reading.

Oh, before i forget, the chapters are going to go slow, so that i can introduce my character slowly to you. Step by step you'll get to know more about her, so please be patient with me. You won't regret it.

The Allegory of the Cave

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There are always certain things in life we cannot control; things that are out of our hands; things that we often simply cannot understand – or in most cases that we refuse to understand nor accept. The latter grabs my attentions. The deliberate choice to dismiss any eccentric contemplation has always been a shameful weakness of mankind. I out of all people would know.

But let's not make this about me. Let's concentrate on humanity in general.

Where was I? Oh, yes of course: The reason for this unfortunate fact.

Let me explain it to you.

The human mind is a complex system, which I often have trouble understanding. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. Yet the brain is probably the most vital piece in almost every puzzle. Think about it. Everything we know has been influenced, one way or another, by human hands, and therefore by the human intellect. But why can't we manipulate, or even control, that same incredible psyche itself? Including our own as that of others? And why do some people reject change in favor of familiarity? This question has me thinking.

Yesterday I came across this book in the library. It is called Book VII of the Republic by Plato. A certain chapter in this magnificent piece of ancient literature opened my eyes.

I don't know if it even interests you or if you even want to hear my small talk, but I'm going to say it anyways. Philosophy is the key to understanding the world, after all.

Well then, where do I begin? At the beginning perhaps? Yes.

A cave. This is the comparison Socrates makes: a primal cave and the human mentality. In the book, I read, Plato describes a conversation that had taken place between Socrates and a young friend of his, Glaucon. Here, the greatest philosopher of all times explains to his follower what steers the thoughts and decision of men.

In this cave, in which we only see a mirror image of reality, we sit with our back to the only exit, a blinding light casting shadows on the wall in front of us. Often these are misshapen and misunderstood, but we watch them nonetheless. We watch them flicker and dance over the uneven surface of stone, focusing only on what we see. We do not observe what lies behind us: an opening, or escape, that leads to paradise. This heavenly place, free of inner struggles, gives a clear perspective of human affairs. It is the world that shows us all. Where the laws of physics do not apply and our spirits are liberated to wander every rational thought and doubt it above all.

Still, most of us are too stubborn to adjust our ideas, even when logic punches us in the face full force. Yet we aren't hopeless. There are a few chosen ones who will turn around – look over their shoulder – and discover this truth. They leave the familiar safety of the cave behind and step into the outside world: the dangerous unknown. This bold move comes with great risk: Being different, sticking out. It is something mankind has always found unacceptable an intolerable. And although the prize of separation seems high, experiencing disclosure is worth such a sacrifice.

Indeed, exactly that is what awaits the chosen ones behind the door of the cave.

Socrates refers to the philosophers are the ones that reach this ultimate goal. The love they share for searching wisdom brings them to the critical truth.

Who are we?

What is the purpose of our existence?

Where does the world come from?

It can be frightening to find the answers to these questions, but those who do, who risk jeopardizing their position in society, return to their fellow men full of insight. They, regrettably, are still locked up inside the cage that their own limited mind provides. The philosophers try to convince them to turn around and face their unawareness. To no avail?

Living in a world of relative ignorance is comfortable and most common in the past, present and the many times to come. Yet it isn't satisfying. It never brings that accomplished feeling. As Plato claimed: Ignorance, the root and stem of every evil.

Even with an accusation as strong as ignorance fired in their direction, the silent watchers choose to remain… well that: ignorant. They are afraid to be disapproved by the public. The general opinion means more to them than the promise of marvelous knowledge. Refusing to leave the security of the group, they decline the offer to step out of their comfort zone and to think outside the box. So, to no avail.

Many would deny this very fact, declaring it is foolish to believe that ignorance will be the downfall of mankind. In retrospect, when you don't know something, you cannot miss it, nor can you question it. Still, people as fabulous as Socrates and Plato state the differ.

Well, if that isn't something to think about, I don't know what is.

But of course, this is all just a matter of opinion. I'll tell you mine in due time.

The question that keeps me busy these days is: why are people afraid to be different?

If you're wondering the same thing, accept my offer and take my hand.

Let me lead you down this path of discovery. And perhaps you'll come to understand why everything is the way it is.

Whoever reads this will probably wonder who the hell I think I am.

Well, I haven't really found the reason to my existence yet, but I'm eager to learn.

I just wish to see the truth, and, like Socrates, I want to share my knowledge with the rest of the world.

I'll show you what I mean.

Sincerely,

M.P.

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A/N: This was the prologue kind of. I hoped you like it, even just a little bit. I know it is a little far-fetched and perhaps annoying and too much intellectual shit, but i honestly find this stuff interesting myself.

Please grant me the honor of your opinion? I am very very eager to discover what you think. Reviews are my favorite thing in the whole wide world:). No just kidding, but i'll give you a few reasons as to why you should review: 1) I'll update sooner. 2) With critique i can improve myself and 3) with compliments i get a confident boost. 4) It's just a way of letting know you actually care a little and lastly 5) if you take the time to read, why not take to time to leave a tiny little review? I'm just saying;).

Ps. I'm still continuing my other X-men story, don't worry. I've just got a lil' writer's block i'm dealing with at the moment, but all will be fine.

Good night! I'll update the first real chapter tomorrow or perhaps even tonight.