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Summary: New character (Arya, or Arrie: has no last name because I don't want to get in trouble for using a real person's name) arrives at the Institute and causes some problems with the secrets she keeps from the rest of them. On top of that, Magneto becomes interested in her abilities…
ONE:
The roar of a car engine sounded from outside.
"Ah, here are the others." The Professor began to steer his wheelchair towards his office door. The girl remained seated, not sure what to do. Professor Xavier turned around to face her, "Come and meet some the other students."
The girl slowly rose from the chair and followed Professor Xavier from his office.
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"I'd like you all to meet someone." –Professor Xavier
"Who?" –Kurt
"This is Arya." Xavier pointed toward a girl, who was sitting on a chair in the living room. She looked to be about Scott's age with long blonde hair, and looked to be about Rogue's height.
JT approached Arya, "Hey, I'm JT. What brings you to the Institute?"
Arya says nothing and stares up at JT.
"Where are you from, Arya?" –Jean. Still no response from Arya.
"Arya came to us from Russia. She is mute." –Professor Xavier
"What does 'mute' mean?" –JT
"It means she can't talk, genius." –Rogue
"I knew that!" -JT
Kitty noticed Arya produce a small pad of paper and began to write something. "What's she doing?" Kitty asked.
"Writing is how she communicates. Arya has told me that she never learned how to use sign language because she does not know that much English." –Professor Xavier.
Arya handed the piece of paper to JT, and he takes it. He looked at the first word but is stumped because it is written in Russian. "What does this mean? It looks like gibberish to me."
"That's because it's written in the Russian language. I'll translate it for you." The Professor took the paper from JT and began to read it aloud, "It reads: My name is Arya. I am a mute. Please do not think that I ignore you. I just need time to write my answer. I come from Russia. It will take me some time to learn the English language, but I am willing to spend the time learning it."
"So, what's her power professor?" –Scott
"I'll let Arya answer that one." The Professor pointed to Arya, who continues to write something else on the paper. "Transformation."
"What kind of transformation?" –Kitty
"Arya has the ability to transform into any animal at will, even the make believe ones, like dragons and such. Unfortunately, her powers are just starting to become apparent." –Professor Xavier
Arya hastily scribbles something else onto the quickly filling sheet of paper. 'I do not want to talk about my ability.'
"That is actually the best idea, Arya. Are you tired from your trip?" –Professor Xavier
Arya nodded. "Logan and I will show you to your room." Professor Xavier and Logan led Arya up the stairs to her room.
Meanwhile…
"Arya is… a little weird. And the mute thing is kind of creepy." –Kurt
"Don't say that, Kurt. She's just different." –Jean
"Yeah. It's not like she's stupid or anything. She's just shy. After a few days Arya'll be fine, and feel right at home here at the institute." –JT
"Is that how you feel now, JT? At home?" –Kitty
"I'm not going to answer that." –JT
"Oh c'mon JT! Admit it! You like it here!" –Kitty
"If it will get you off my back, I do like it here. It's better than North Carolina anyway. To tell the truth, I was getting kind of bored there." –JT