Disclaimer: I don't own X-men: Evolution or any of their characters except for Faye Sparrow.
A/N: This is my first story in years. I'll be honest with you, I have no idea where it's going right now I'm just winging it. I do promise there will be an ending to it.
Freedom Chapter One
"Mr. Logan will be taking you to the institute. If you mess up your chances there, you know you'll be heading right back here." A woman dressed in a uniform said to the brunette teen.
"Yes, ma'am." She replied rolling her eyes.
"Faye, I don't think you want to spend the rest of your life in lockup. Do you?"
Faye shook her head.
"Didn't think so. You've done quite well here. Just remember to keep that temper of yours in check otherwise it could cause you great problems." The woman paused as her phone rang. She picked it up. "Yes? Okay, thank you," she said hanging up the phone. "Mr. Logan is here."
The two of them walked downstairs and outside where a black waited and a scruffy looking man stood leaning up against the passenger door. The trunk was open so Faye threw her duffle bag in it before closing it. She heard Logan and the warden talking so she got in the back seat of the car and waited for Logan to get in. Faye watched the Girls' Town Juvenile Detention Center fade away.
Logan looked at the teen in the rearview mirror. Her long bangs hung in her face and her long hair was pulled into a low hanging ponytail. She was dressed in a pair of blue jeans and gray tee-shirt. She must have felt him looking at her because her light blue eyes averted from the window to his eyes.
Logan cleared his throat and said, "Did the warden tell you much about the institute?"
"No, sir," Faye replied quietly.
"Hm. You know you don't have to call me sir. This isn't juvie. Just call me Logan."
"Okay, Logan."
He could tell there was a hint of attitude in her tone but he paid it no mind. "Charles Xavier has decided to take you in. He'll help you develop your abilities and your control over them. You'll be attending Bayville High School as well. If you try to run we can choose to send you back to Girls' Town." He informed her and waited for her reply. When none came he spoke up again. "Is that clear Faye Sparrow?"
"Yes, Logan." Faye replied returning her gaze to out the car window.
Logan concentrated on driving for the rest of the trip. It was a two hour drive back to the mansion. Logan could tell that Faye had a troubled past but wasn't as tough as she acted.
Logan pulled the car up to the mansion's main doors. Faye was glad to see the other kids living there weren't waiting to meet her. The place was huge and of course it was surrounded by a large wall and gates.
Another prison, Faye thought.
Logan, bring our guest to the observation room. Charles spoke up telepathically in Logan's mind.
Sure thing Chuck. Logan answered as he got out of the car.
Faye did the same and made a move to retrieve her bag from the trunk. Logan stopped her though.
"Just leave it for now." Logan said as Ororo came out.
Faye noticed she was of African decent but her hair wasn't dark in color but a pure white. Her eyes were a clear blue but not light blue like hers.
"Welcome Faye," She greeted. "I'm Ororo Monroe."
Faye shook her hand without saying a word.
"She's only got a small duffle bag Ro." Logan informed Oruro.
"I'll take your bag to your prepared room." Ororo told Faye.
"Okay, thank you." Faye said not making eye contact.
"Follow me Faye. I'm going to take you to meet Charles." Logan said walking into the mansion. They headed into a hidden elevator and descended below. The basement area was all metal and sterile looking. Faye followed Logan through some double doors that slide open. A bald man sitting in wheelchair was waiting for them. There were computers all around them and windows displaying another much larger room where there were other mutants training.
"Thank you Logan. I'll have one of the others take her to her room when we're done." Charles said.
"Alright, Chuck." Logan said taking one last look at Faye before leaving.
"Hello, Faye Sparrow, I am Professor Charles Xavier. I run the institute here. I apologize for not being able to meet in person before."
"It's alright." Faye said looking around.
"This is the main computer room for the Danger Room where my students train to answer your question." Xavier said. "Here is where you will develop your powers and learn self control." Xavier wheeled himself over to the observation window.
Faye walked up next to him to get a better look at the others. There were lasers shooting at the mutants and they dodged and dived trying to avoid the blasts and take out the guns.
"Is that what I'll be doing here?" Faye asked not really looking forward to it.
"Not until you're ready. Your training will be handled by just Logan and me."
Hm. What's with all the black outfits? These aren't normal uniforms. Faye wondered.
Those are the X-men uniforms. Xavier's voiced suddenly appeared in her mind.
Faye's head quickly snapped towards him. "A telepath."
"Yes. I'm not the only telepath here either. All of our students have their own special abilities. I have one assignment for you for your first couple of days here."
Homework. What the hell? Faye thought closing her mind off so hopefully the Professor wouldn't hear.
"I want you to just get to know everyone." Xavier said with a smile. Jean, report to the observation room. "Oh, and so you don't worry, I haven't told any of the other students where your last home was. I leave it to you whether or not you wish to share that information with them."
A few minutes later, a redhead entered the observation room. Her black and green suit clung to her body showing her slender form. She smiled at Faye and said, "Yes professor?"
"I want you to show Faye around the rest of the mansion and to her room." Xavier said.
Jean nodded and led Faye out of the observation room. They headed back to the elevator.
"I know this is quite a change for you." Jean said.
Faye's head snapped towards the redhead. "What do you mean?" Faye asked raising an eyebrow in suspicion.
"Oh, I meant from your home and school. It's different living under a roof where it's mostly kids. Like a dorm or something." Jean replied as they got off the elevator.
"Um, yeah," Faye replied.
Jean showed Faye around the mansion. She showed her where the kitchen, dinning room, living room, gym, and study were located. Jean ended it with the boys hall and girls hall.
"This is your room." Jean said opening the door to the bedroom. "Kitty and Rogue's room is just across the hall and mine is first room at the beginning of the hallway. Dinner will be at seven tonight, so feel free to wander around and get your bearings until then." Jean told her before leaving.
Faye closed the door behind Jean. She proceeded to put away her clothes in the drawers. As she did she wondered whether or not to leave here. She shook her head and thought better of it, at least for now. Faye pulled out a picture in a black frame. It was a picture of her when she was a little kid and she was sitting on the back of a large bay stallion, named Outlaw. Faye pulled out a necklace box with a golden necklace with a horse charm. There was a knock on her door and Faye quickly put away her necklace before answering the door.
An auburn haired Goth stood at the door. "Ah was told to come tell ya that dinner is ready." Rogue said to Faye noticing the girl wore no make-up at all, though she didn't look bad without it. Rogue herself couldn't stand to be without it.
"Thanks." Faye replied noticing the white streaks on the front of the girl's hair. "Uh, like the hair."
"Gee, thanks. My name is Rogue." She said.
"Faye," she replied putting her hand out to shake it (a formality that was drilled into at juvie).
Rogue recoiled at her hand. "Sorry, nothan' personal, but Ah don't like shakin' hands."
"Oh, sorry." Faye replied as they started towards the dining room.
"It has to do with mah power. Ah can't touch anyone without almost killin' them." Rogue stated simply.
Faye noted that Rogue did not ask what her power was. She liked that. Rogue was also the one who offered what her power was. That was even better. Faye felt it was a little rude to ask another mutant what their power was. If they wanted to share what it was then they would share it with you.
"Just a fare warning, sometimes dinner can be a little hectic. A bunch of teens living under the same roof. We usually eat dinner at all different times, but since you're here Storm felt everyone should eat at once tonight." Rogue told Faye.
"I see. By the way, who's Storm?" Faye asked.
"Oh, that's Ororo's other name. Like a code name for the X-men." Rogue told her before they walked into the dinning room.
Fay decided to take a seat next to Rogue. So far she was the one out of the group she liked the most. Faye knew by the time dinner had come around all the students knew that she was here and were all curious as to what her power was and about her life. All very personal things that she didn't care to share. She didn't consider her power to be a curse. In fact, she enjoyed it but sometimes it could take control of her when her emotions got the better of her. That's why she was here and that's why she was where she was before here.
"So, Faye, how are you liking the mansion?" A guy with red glasses asked that she had found out his name was Scott a.k.a. Cyclops.
"It's all very nice." Faye replied simply taking a bite of her potatoes.
"Okay, Faye we're all dying to know what your power is." Bobby finally said.
Faye eyed him carefully thinking how to answer. "I can change." She told him.
"What do you mean change. Like into different forms like Mystique or what?" Bobby inquired.
"That's for me to know and you to find out later." Faye answered him brazenly before excusing herself. She took her plate to the kitchen and rinsed it off before putting it in the dishwasher. Faye went upstairs to retire for the night. She had on a pair of black cotton pants and a white tank top to sleep in. There was a knock on her door yet again. Faye opened the door to see "fearless leader" standing there.
"Sorry about Bobby." Scott said to her.
"Whatever, it wasn't a big deal." Faye replied preparing to close the door.
"Well, I just wanted to offer you a ride to school tomorrow that way you don't have to fight for a rid with someone." Scott said with a smile.
Faye smiled back and replied, "Um sure. That'd be nice."
"Okay, I'll see you in the morning then."
"Yeah. Goodnight." Faye replied before closing the door.
A/N: Kind of short and you'll find out what her powers are in the next chapter.