Well, this is my first x-men fanfic ever. Please leave a review, I really don't care if it is just you saying you think it sucks, I like to see what people think of my work and how I can improve.

Disclaimer: I don't own x-men nor any of the x-men characters. I only own the characters I make up.

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It has been almost 30 years since the mutans defeated Apocolypse but they are still no closer to acceptance. The number of mutants had increased greatly, but an impatiant mutant by the name of Kotir Maximoff destroyed all the work the late professor X and Magneto had achieved by inslulting the wrong person. That one act caused a small war erupted between humans and mutants, wiping out most of the mutant population.

Most suburbs now support two schools, one for humans and the other for mutants, but occasionally you will find three schools. The final for both humans and mutants. After the war Logan took over the mansion after Xavier died. Out of all the original X-men, only a few remained.

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A constant tapping at the window caused Kitana to wake up. She rubbed at her amber eyes.

"Kitana hurry up." A male voice from the window called.

Kitana lept out of bed and raced over to the window, steadying herself with her wings.

"Kotir? What are you doing here?" She demanded, drawing her brother into a hug.

"It's good to see you too sis." Was the reply.

Kitana looked over her brother. He was almost a splitting image of his father, Pietro, with the exception of his eyes. While Pietro had blue eyes, Kotir's were a dark green with a hint of silver. Kotir was a almost an exact replica of Pietro, in both personality and looks.

"Why did you do it?" Kitana asked after a few minutes of silence.

"It doesn't matter. All that matters is that your safe." Kotir said, drawing his sister into another hug.

Kitana pulled away. "It does matter Kotir. We were so close to being truely accepted and then you went and blew it."

Kitana turned around, not wanting her brother to see the tears forming in her eyes. By rights Kitana and Kotir were only cousins, Kitana being the daughter of Wanda Maximoff and Remy LeBeau. The Gambits charm getting the better of the Scarlet Witch in the end, much to the dismay of Toad and Rogue. Kitana had long black hair and amber eyes, without her wings she passed as a human and was desired by most men. Two years older then Kitana, Kotir was unofficially adopted by Wanda after Pietro started running from the cops.

Kotir walked back over to the window.

"I'm sorry then. I wont bother you anymore." He said, leaping out of the window.

Kitana raced over to the window just in time to see her brother disappear. Kotir had inherited the speed of his father. Although he was unable to sustain the speed over long distances, it was enough to get him away from the mansion before his sister could call him back. As well as speed, Kotir was able to blend into the shadows and become one with them.

"Kotir." Kitana murmered wistfully.

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"Morning Kitana." People called as Kitana made her way to the bathroom.

"Are you alright?" Alia asked.

Kitana looked up at her friend. "I'm fine Alia."

"Are you sure, you look like you've been crying."

Kitana nodded. "I'm sure, just got something in my eyes." She said, ducking off into the bathroom.

Kitana looked at her reflection, her eyes red from the night before. It was true that Kitana hadn't been crying. But staying up late going over her photo album with only a small torch hadn't been good for her eyes.

"What am I going to do about you Kotir?" She said to herself, turning on the hot water tap. Kitana was immune to the heat, but her powers were of the air.

After a swift shower Kitana made her way downstairs to breakfast.

"Hey, did you hear someone broke into the mansion last night?" Someone whispered.

Kitana groaned inward, if that was the morning topic then she knew what was coming.

"Kitana." Loagn growled from behind.

Kitana sighed and turned around. "Coming Logan."

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"Well, lets hear it."

Kitana looked at the older mutant. He looked just like he did in the photos with the professor.

"Kotir came into my room last night. I think he crept up in the shadows. I asked him why he did it but he wouldn't answer me. I'm worried about him Logan." Kitana sat down, she had learnt long ago that she could say anything to Logan and know it would be kept between them.

"Kotir's still alive?"

Kitana cocked her head to the side. "Of course he is still alive. We might not really be brother and sister, but we have a bond. We know when the other is in trouble and something is wrong with Kotir." She looked at the clock. "Logan, I really need to go or I'll be late for school."

Logan nodded and motioned for her to leave. After she was gone Rogue stepped out of the shadows.

"What do you think?"

"I dunno, but I think there's more to this then Kitana's letten on." Was Rogue's reply.

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There we go. A little short I know, the next chapter should be longer and up soon.