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Chapter 1 Midnight Visitor

Bobby lied in bed, tossing and turning. Finally, he lost all hope of getting any chance of sleep. Silently, he tip-toed towards door trying not to wake his roommate.

He snuck down hall and crept down the stairs, without a sound. As he turning towards the kitchen, he heard a faint noise. 'What was that,' he wondered, before he shrugged it off started walking. Once again, he heard the noise and froze (no pun intended). It was a knock from the front door. Cautiously, he turned, and walked back over to the front door and opened it ever so slightly.

Through the small opening, he saw a soaking wet girl. It had been raining all day. She had flaming-red curly hair, reaching her shoulder, hazel eyes, and purple lips from the cold. Her dark-blue jeans clung to her skin from the rain. One leg was ripped to the butt (the jeans), the other leg had a hole in the knee. She had a red three-fourths quarter sleeve, shirt that was ripped, showing her stomach. Her teeth were chattering and she was shivering. She looked like she hadn't slept, eaten, or bathed in days.

At the site of the girl, he opened the door a little more. "Who are you," he asked her curiously.

"Um, h-hello," the girl said through chattering teeth. "M-My n-name is G-Gem, X-Xavier is a g-good f-friend of m-mine. I c-came for his h-help," she explained. "M-May I p-please c-come in?" Bobby opened the door all the way, stepping aside to let her in. Coming in, the door shut behind her.

She stood there waiting, while Bobby went off. He came back moments later holding something, "I can go get some dry clothes for you if you want. Here's a blanket and towel," Bobby said, "It's late so everyone's sleeping." He handed her the items.

"T-Thank-you," she said. Taking the towel she dried her hair, then wrapped the blanket around her shivering body. "Then w-why are y-you up," she questioned him.

"I couldn't fall asleep," he told her, as he led her up the stairs and threw the hallway to his door. When he got there told her to wait outside before going into the bedroom. As quietly as possible he reached his closet and took out one of his shirts, then to his dresser for a pair of fresh boxers. After leaving the room, shutting the door behind him, he turn to Gem and handed her the clothes.

"Here's the bathroom," he stated after he had led her a ways away. She nodded her head before opening the door and going in. It didn't take long before she reentered the dim hallway.

His shirt reached just far enough to cover her butt, showing his blue boxers. Her towel forgotten and her blanket hung on her arm. They walked side by side back to the front door. He turned and led her to the rec. room.

"So...why do you need help?" He asked as she sat on the couch.

"Well...I'm uh, I'm a mutant," she stuttered, unaware that everyone that lived here was a mutant.

"Me too so, what's your power?" Bobby asked, hearing this made her relax.

"I can uh, cover my body in a protective over-coat of flames (like a second skin) and my hair turns into fire," she replied, "What about you?"

"I can do the complete opposite. I can control and turn into ice," Bobby replied. Finding nothing more to say the room filled with silence. "Well, Good-night," he called over his shoulder as he walked to the door.

"Wait," she exclaimed nervously. "Can you stay down here with me?" she asked, not wanting to be by herself. He nodded, and came back over to her. She slept on the couch while he settled on the floor.

Morning...

*Shink*

"Logan don't kill her!" Gem woke up at the sound of Bobby's voice. Opening her eyes she saw a rough looking man pointing three adamantium claws coming out of knuckles, at her throat.

She was surprised, but masked it best she could. Then like this was a normal way of meeting someone, she simply raised her hand and said with a friendly smile, "Hello sir, my names, Gem. What's yours?"

He growled. Reluctantly, retracting his claws, he shook her hand, "Logan," he grumbled, "Why are you here, bub?"

"My friend Xavier, said that if I ever needed his help, to come to him. Well, I am a mutant who needs help controlling her power," she stated matter-of-factly.

Bobby showed her to the Professor's Office. Once in there the two sat down. "Hello Gem, it's nice to see you. Please, tell why you are here," Xavier commanded.

"Well, Xavier you see, I just recently got my powers. When I did, I immediately came here. What happened was, I was in the car with my mom and dad. The A/C was on. I was starting to feel cold, very cold. But, when I opened my mouth to ask if they could turn it off, I sneezed. That's when it happened. When I sneezed, I felt a rush of warmth run through my entire body. Seconds later I found out why, I was on fire! I panicked. I clicked off my seat belt, opened the car door and jumped out. Fortunately, we were in the right lane so I landed in grass. I got up and started running. I didn't stop except to rest a little. So, now I'm here," Gem explained, the two males were listening intently, amazed at her story. Bobby was wide-eyed, sitting at the edge of his seat, while Professor Xavier was leaning over his desk slightly.

"Interesting. Well, Bobby would you show Gem to Kitty and Rogue's room. They should have some clean clothes," Professor asked Bobby. Bobby nodded and the two teens left the room and headed for the girl's hallway.

When they got to the room, a short, brunette haired girl wearing a pony-tail, answered the door, "Um, like hello, " she said, with a valley girl accent.

"Hey, Kitty, this is Gem, the new student. She needs to borrow some clothes," Bobby said. Once he left, Gem went into the room.

"Kitty who's that," said another girl, she had a thick southern accent, Gem assumed must be Rogue. She wore dark, gothic clothes and lots of dark makeup. She had auburn hair with two white stripes in the front and emerald green eyes. Looked a little taller than Kitty.

"Rogue like, this is, Gem. She the like, new student. Bobby said, that 'she needed to 'like' borrow some clothes'," Kitty announced.

"Hi, nice to meet you," Gem said. Kitty handed her a pair of jeans and a plain red tank top. She went to the bathroom, took a long shower, and changed. When she came back Kitty straitened Gem's hair for her. Then, the three went downstairs to breakfast together. "Um, hi," Gem said sheepishly, as they walked into the kitchen.

"Hello child," said a beautiful dark-skinned women with long white hair, "My name is, Ororo, but you may call me Storm."

"I'm Jean, and this is Scott," a red-headed girl said, pointing to a boy wearing red shades.

"I'm Evan," said a dark-skinned boy. He looked similar to Storm/Ororo. He had short blonde hair and looked to be a skater boy.

"Hi I'm Kurt Vagner," said a boy with blue hair. He seemed to have a German accent. He turned off his image inducer to reveal his true form. Gem was frightened but quickly recovered. He was blue and fuzzy, with pointy ears and a pointy tail. He only had three fingers and two toes each.

"Nice to meet you guys," Gem replied sweetly. She smiled as she sat between Kitty and Bobby.

"Hey, Gem. If you want we can like go shopping, after breakfast," Kitty suggested smiling happily.

"Yea, that'd be great," Gem replied.

When the girls finished, Jean dropped them off at the mall. The first store they went to was 'Old Navy', where they got a couple pairs of black jeans that flare at the bottom. Next they went to 'Macys' for accessories: red earrings, red high-heeled shoes, big white sunglasses, and a new red and white purse. Then, they went to went to 'The Gap' and got a white undershirt and a red jacket. Finally, they went to 'Victoria Secret' for some undergarments (so, sh It's a secret).

Afterwards, they went to the food court and split a pizza in half, Gem got pepperoni and Kitty got veggie (Kitty doesn't eat meat).

They were half-way done eating when the Brotherhood showed up. Kitty noticed them, as the long haired brunette one started walking over. Unfortunately, so did the rest. "Hey Pretty-Kitty," he called to her.

"Hey Lance," Kitty replied, as she tried to stop blushing.

"Yo, who's she," the boy crouching on a chair asked. Gem slapped his hand as he tried to grab a piece of her pepperoni pizza, "Ow, yo!" He yelped in pain, making a face.

"Why don't you ask me yourself," Gem replied in a sassy tone.

"OK, who-are-you," another boy asked, in super-speed.

Gem looked confused but, guessed he was asking the same question, "Gem and you boys are?"

"They're like the Brotherhood. He's Fred," Kitty replied for them, pointing to the fat one with a Mohawk, "That's my like boyfriend Lance, that's Todd," she said pointing to the brunette and the boy who was crouching in a toad like way, "And that like ass over their is Pietro," she finished, pointing to the silver-haired boy that talks super-fast.

"So, what-are-you, a-new-x-geek," Pietro asked. He was now sitting in a chair backwards. Gem got confused again and it showed on her face. Pietro sighed loudly, "What, are, you, a, new, x-geek," he asked her, this time much slower.

"One, It's X-Men, and two, yes," Gem said proudly.

"So, what's, your, powers," he asked, again slowly.

"I guess you'll just have to find out," Gem said, smirking. They stood up and left the mall, where Jean was waiting for them in her Jeep. They talked the whole ride back.

When they got home, Kitty showed, Gem her new room. Gem changed into her uniform. It was dark blue-black, with red 'X's' on each shoulder, and red high-heeled boots. When she was dressed, Kitty and Rogue showed her to the Danger Room.

"Alright, Gem you'll be fighting one on one with Bobby," Wolverine said, as Bobby walked into the room.

Monday...

Gem and the others went to school. Bobby showed her to the office before leaving for class. Gem went to the office and got her school schedule...

School Schedule
1. Algebra
2. Gym
3. Biology
LUNCH
4. Home Ec.
5. Social Studies
6. Language Arts
7. Free Period
Locker: #356

The school day went by quickly. She only had Todd in S. S. and Fred Home Ec. but, other than that none of the Brotherhood were in her classes. Bobby was in her Gym, Algebra, and Language Arts. Kitty, Amara, and Jean, also were in her Home Ec. class. Gem sat with the others at lunch and went to the Library for free period.

Somewhere in Bayville...

"Hey, John. I heard there's someone new at the mansion, goes by de name Gem," Remy said.

"Well then mate, I guess we should go welcome her to Bayville," John said smiling, the two got up.

"We shall," Remy agreed. They left to go look for this girl: Gem.

Bayville Park...

Bobby and Gem sat on a bench in the park. It was a great day for Relaxing.

"Hey little sister," came a voice from behind them. Gem jumped at the familiar voice, then turned and saw none other than, St. John.

"Hey big bro where you been all these years," she said, half-heartedly. She got up from her uncomfortable position, to see him better.

"What do you want, Pyro," Bobby asked coldly, now standing also.

"Wait," the two turned their heads towards her. "How do you two know each other?"

"We're enemies. Him, Gambit, Sabertooth, and Colossus work for Magneto are his Acolytes," Bobby explained.

Just then another figure appeared from the shadows wearing a trench coat. "'Ello petite how y' been, Remy hasn't seen y' in years," Remy said, as he got closer to the three mutants.

"I've been doing fine. I got here last night so, I haven't been here long," she replied shrugging.

"Gem and I have a Danger Room session in like six minutes. You know Wolverine would kill us if we're late," he said. Grabbing her arm, and ran to the gate and into the mansion. They made it just before the danger room session started.

"You two are lucky I was about to give you more Danger Room sessions," Logan said to them, as they ran towards him. "Now I'm going to split you up into three teams. First team is Jean, Cyclops, and Magma. Second team is Iceman, Nightcrawler, and Spyke. Third team is Gem, Rogue, and Shadowcat. Get to the end with all your team mates, before time runs out," Logan told everyone.

The other teams soon finished. "Ok, Gem it's your teams turn," Logan said through the mic. The session started; Gem dodged every saw-blade and melted anything that was coming at her. She was almost at the end with just one thing in the way, five brick walls. She got to the wall and shot a fireball at it that went straight through all five walls. She made it to the end seconds before the time ran out.

"That was, like totally awesome," Kitty said to Gem. "Wait!" she yelled, everyone turned to Kitty, "Gem like needs a codename."

"Flames," someone behind her said. She turns around to find Bobby standing there smiling. She smiles back and nods her head.

I know the story is stupid and lame but it was the first fanfiction story I have ever written and I thought it was goodish at the time. I fixed it up slightly. Please review, tell me what you think. Did you like it? Did you hate it? Maybe give me a little advice on how to improve it. I would really appreciate it.

Claimer: I own Gem.