Lovers and Mutants

Summary: Kiki just arrived to the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, a school for gifted youngsters. She gets more than she bargained for when she spots a clandestine love affair that's been going on for quite a while.

Here is her story, a narrative detailing the happenings and lifestyle of the people in the X-mansion.

Disclaimer: Most definitely do not own the X-men (It's ALL Marvel's)…never will…just loves to take it easy. Peace!

Chapter 1: Prelude

I sat in the car, not a single word had been said. The man driving me probably was told not to speak to me but just drive and most definitely no stopping because he seemed to ignore my pleas for a "pee break". I sighed. We have been on the bloody road for 3 hours and all I could see were trees and more trees. Nothing against trees but seeing a little sign of civilization could really boost up someone's morale. Where in freaking Blazes was he taking me?

"How far are we from the place?" I asked knowing fully well that he wouldn't reply me and of course to my satisfaction, he didn't. So i asked him again and to my utter disbelieve he shrugged his shoulders and spoke, "Don't know, probably in another 30 minutes."

Great! I thought. This is like travelling to the centre of the world, only difference was that I didn't know which part of the world I was going to. I fumbled with the contact card my father gave me.

Xavier Institute for Higher Learning

A school for the Gifted

Just below that, the name Charles Xavier stuck out. Apparently I would feel like I belonged. I would be amongst people around my age who too possessed these unusual traits.

Few days ago I had overheard my parents talking about me. A great honour to some folks but when it comes to me, it's hardly ever good. So I did what any normal kid would do. Hey they are talking about me…so I listened in.

"Honey…we have to do something. That man, he is willing to help." that was my father, his powerful voice sounded concerned.

"I don't know Victor, there is something strange about that man." my mother added softly, unlike me my mother possessed a calm nature accompanied by a soft and gentle voice, "like he was hiding something."

"Nothing to hide, he can help her. She needs it, and you know it…we…"

"What's wrong with growing up with the normal kids?" Mama cut in, "No one will ever know she is…."

"A mutant? Maria?? Can't you see? This will help her, appreciate who she is…we can't fight it…many families go through this…" he reached for my mother's chin and smiled into her dark slanted auburn eyes.

"Why …why…us?" she asked softly and began to cry, resting her head on his shoulder.

"I don't know, my love." he kissed her hair softly, "I don't know but for now, we have to trust in this man…"

Maria looked at her husband, tears in her eyes she smiled softly, "When does my baby leave?"

My father sighed, "In 3 days Maria…"

"Will she be safe?"

He paused for a bit, "Of course, sweetheart. I wouldn't let her go if that wasn't the case."

In a gentle embrace, their arms tightly around each others skin, like ebony and ivory, the two kissed. When their lips parted he smiled,

"After all, what other challenges lay ahead for an African American man and an Asian Lady?" he joked.

Her mother smiled, "Your mother-in-law!" and they both laughed.

I quietly retreated to my room. Making sure that nobody heard me. In bed, I lay eyes wide open starring at ceiling. I hadn't found the right reaction yet. Tomorrow when my parents tell me what happens to my future, I would surely posses a clearer picture but for now, the only 2 things running through my mind was:

1.There were more of my kind…so, after all, I will not be alone anymore.

2. Who is this man?