This is the first story of 4, which will eventually link in to the Avengers story 'Born To Die.' (still unfinished) This allows you guys to understand the character Mallory, and how her relationship with Logan progresses. I'm not one to shy away from long chapters, this one itself is 1600!

Any comments and criticisms welcome, but remember - this is a passionate hobby, keep it fun for me!

I DO NOT OWN X MEN IN ANY WAY - THIS IS MY OWN TAKE.


Chapter One.

'Ororo' echoed a deep, booming voice from the room at the end of the staff corridor in the X Mansion. 'I think you should come and see this.'
The voice travelled down the corridor and into Storm's study, as she sat by her desk, busily writing away on a small pad of paper. She glanced up and looked towards the door when she heard her name being called, and automatically closed the pad and walked out of the room.
As she entered the room, she saw Hank sitting awkwardly on the arm of the sofa, his left hand clasped to his chin, as though holding it up, and the other gripping hold of the television remote. He stared blankly at the paused screen and exhaled heavily.
'What's wrong Hank?' she asked softly, placing her hand on his shoulder.
'Watch closely' he answered, before pressing play on the remote. The television then continued to play out, showing a British news report that was being broadcast live.
'At 2 am this morning, a woman was found dead in her bathroom, with multiple stab wounds to her chest, and the weapon in the room beside her. Emma James who lived alone with her only daughter London, was seen a few days beforehand, allegedly looking ill and overtired. Her daughter, Mallory James – Howlett was unable for questioning, as she is still under investigation for her escape from the 'high risk mutant facility' earlier this month.'
The female news reporter disappeared off the screen, and two pictures appeared. One the left was of a woman who had jet black hair and piercing blue eyes, she had paper white skin, and her cheeks looked sunken-in, showing signs of fatigue and illness. On the right hand side was a picture of a girl who had dark brown hair, and the same colour eyes as her mother.
'Her last name...'started Storm, staring at the picture.
Hank looked up at her without mentioning a word, he knew what she was about to say – but he was wary of the evidence he needed and the problems they would face if she was correct.
'Listen Ororo, I've researched and seen these institutions they've put in place for those teenagers, they are inhumane and they are being used as a method of locking them away from society. This girl has no family, she's alone and lost. She would be safe here.' He said, standing up and pacing the room.
'I recognise her mother, has she been here before?' asked Storm, leaning on the back of the sofa ad crossing her arms.
Hank glanced up at Storm, and then quickly away at the floor, guiltily, before turning his back on her to pace towards the window.
'I'm going to collect her now, hopefully before the police or the government try and detain her for questioning.'
Storm nodded in agreement and stood back up properly.
'What shall we do about...' she started.
'Nothing, Ororo.' He interrupted, quickly. 'I will sort this.'

'Hey that's cheating!' shouted Bobby's voice from the gaming room. He jumped back from the pool table and threw his cue down onto it.
'I can't believe that's twice she's beat you!' laughed Kitty, who was sitting down on the sofa, playing video games with Colossus, who was sitting close next to her.
Bobby looked up at Rogue, who was stood on the opposite side of the table, leaning on one leg and grinning smugly at him. A smile grew across his face as he ran upto her, picking her up and began to spin her round, ignoring her screams and laughs.
As he placed her back down he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek.
'Well, you're just lucky I love you.' He said, quietly – looking into her eyes.
'Bobby, Rogue!' called Storm's voice as she walked in through the doors.
'What's up?' they asked as they parted each other and met her.
'I need you guys to go to the admin office on the 2nd floor.' She asked, before spinning on her heel and walking back out, as the other followed close behind.
'How many are starting?' asked Bobby.
'Just the one.' Storm answered.
'Wait, hang on' said Rogue. 'It's the middle of spring, we never get any at this time'
I'm sure it will all be explained eventually, but in the mean time, we need that file.' She said, as she walked into the nearest lift, with the doors shutting quickly and firmly behind her.
'What was that about?' Rogue asked, looking up at Bobby, as they began to walk back towards the flight of stairs.
'She seems pretty off about it, but they're always rushed off their feet when the new ones start' answered Bobby, shrugging her worries off.
'But, it's just the one person, at this time.' she mumbled.
'Rogue, listen – it doesn't matter when they get here, you never know – they may not be coming here to study.'
Suddenly, Rogue's eyes lit up and she grabbed his arm to stop him from walking.
'Do you think it could be that girl?' she asked. 'Off the TV?'
'She's from England, Rogue.' He said looking down at her. 'She'll need to be really special if Hank's travelled all that way, when he has no time to.'

As they began to walk back from the office and towards the main lobby, they heard the main entrance door open.
'Wait!' snapped Rogue, grabbing Bobby and pulling him back behind the wall. She took a step towards it, and peered around.
They saw Storm, walk out from the corridor towards it, as Hank walked in to greet her.
'Has she arrived?' she asked, uncrossing her arms.
'Yes, she's sitting the car now.' He answered, straightening his suit jacket. 'I just needed to check if her files have arrived yet?'
'No, not yet. I don't think they'll be willing to transfer them over to us anytime soon' she said. 'So I've asked Rogue and Bobby to collect the new one for her.'
'Do they know?' he asked, sternly.
'No, they don't, seeing as she is just a new student' she answering, hinting at him.
'Good, until we run DNA tests and get all of her details, no one knows.'
Storm nodded and walked away.
'Now do you believe me?' asked Rogue, spinning around to glare at Bobby. 'I told you!'
He looked down at Hank walking back outside, and then back to his girlfriend's puzzled face.
'Well...yeah, but' he hesitated. 'Who is it?'
'Let's find out ' she said, pulling him towards the main entrance door.
'No!' he panicked, trying to pull himself away from her. 'It's none of our business, Rogue!'
'Jees, live a little' she laughed.
'It's wrong and you know it!' he moaned.
'What is so wrong?' answered a voice behind Rogue.
They both stopped breathing, and reluctantly turned around to see Hank towering above them.
'Nothing, she was just messing around Hank' explained Bobby, with a slight quiver in his voice.
Whilst Bobby was speaking, Rogue carefully leaned to her side to see past Hank's large exterior.
She saw a girl walk in through the doors, looking around awkwardly. She had a small stature, with thick, long wavy dark brown hair and electric blue eyes that could be seen for miles as the light reflected off them. Her dress sense was similar to someone Rogue knew, with her tight black jeans, checked shirt with an under-vest and her worn military- fashion boots that shuffled on the spot, as she stood uncomfortably, waiting for some type of acknowledgement.
Hank realised who had taken Rogue's attention and inhaled worriedly, before looking back.
'Yes, she is a new student that will be joining us here' he said to Rogue quietly. 'We shall do formal introductions later on at a better time.'
He turned around and walked the girl out of the lobby, she glanced up at Rogue awkwardly before looking back at the floor and leaving out of sight.
'I need to find out who she is' mumbled Rogue.
'What?' snapped Bobby. 'Why, it has nothing to do with us Rogue!'
'She reminds me of someone' she said calmly, before turning on her heel and walking away.
Bobby sighed and closed his eyes, knowing what was about to happen, and dreading the outcome.


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