A/N: Well hello there, X-Men world. This is my very first X-Men fanfic so only constructive criticism is accepted. Thank you! And also a thanks to my friend, vampchick13, for beta reading this to make sure everything is right, especially Gambit and Rogue's dialogue when I finally get there. God knows I could never get their dialogue right to save my life XD. Anyway…

Title: Wolverine's Shadow

Summary: After being attacked at her home, Esmeralda and her sisters must run to Xavier's school for help. What Esmeralda doesn't expect is a big, brute and attractive man to distract her. Crap summary but good story overall. Rated T just in case.

Pairings: Jott, Romy, Lancitty, Logan/OC, Piotr/OC, Warren/OC (Piotr and Warren are a long way from now so don't get too excited!)

Please note that this is mainly following the cartoon version with a couple movie aspects.

Chapter One:

Daniel Van Holtz

Chicago, Illinois

BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.

I heard my alarm clock go off and just shut it off and went back to sleep. I did not want to go to school today. I heard my mother's footsteps down the hallway coming to my room to wake me up.

I didn't expect her to scream.

I uncovered myself and saw that my skin was completely metal, like someone put a metal armor on me that was three sizing too small, making it like a second skin. I had no idea what was happening to me. Honestly, I was scared.

My dad came running in to see what made my mother scream.

"Lorelei, what's go-" he stopped in mid-sentence when he saw my skin.

It was silent for some time and the metal skin retreated.

"Daniel, I think you should stay home today in case it happens again." Dad said to me.

I nodded, knowing that was probably best and Mom and Dad let me go back to sleep.

Charles Xavier

I caught the signature of a new mutant in Chicago, Illinois named Daniel Van Holtz and another named Amelia Reed in Paris, Texas. I, along with Beast, set out immediately to the X-Jet to fly to Chicago. Beast landed the jet in front of their house and we both exited the jet. He was wearing a trench coat to cover himself for the boy's parents' sake.

I knocked on the door and the dad answered the door.

"Who are you?" he asked.

"My name is Charles Xavier and this is Hank McCoy. We are representing the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters. We know that your son, Daniel is a mutant."

"How do you know?"

"We are both mutants, Mr Van Holtz. I am telepathic and Hank here has very different powers. It would be best if we came inside."

The mother came up and asked, "Honey, who are they?"

"They are Charles Xavier and Hank McCoy. They know about Daniel."

She gasped and said, "Please, come in."

We followed Mrs Van Holtz inside and she got Daniel for us.

Daniel Van Holtz

I heard my door open and my mom came in and said, "Sweetie, there's two men here to talk to you about your…talent."

I got out of bed and followed my mom to the living room and sure enough there was a man in a wheelchair and one standing next to him in a trench coat. I sat down in between my parents on the couch and listened to the man in a wheelchair.

"Daniel, my name is Charles Xavier and this is Hank McCoy. We are mutants like you."

"You look normal to me."

Hank McCoy laughed and said, "When I take off my coat, don't freak out, okay?"

I waited and Hank removed his coat, revealing what he looked like. He looked like a blue gorilla.

Charles said, "Hank is one of the smartest people I know and his appearance allows him to be very strong along with his high IQ."

I looked at Charles and asked, "What makes you a mutant?"

I am telepathic and have mind control.

"Woah. So why are you here?"

"We represent the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters. It's a school designed for mutants. There we help mutants to control their powers and help develop them."

Mom asked, "If Daniel were to go to this school, would we ever see him?"

Hank answered, "Yes. Of course. He would be home for the holidays if he wishes and you can come to the Institute whenever you wish."

Dad said, "Well if Daniel chooses to attend this school of yours, we are behind him one hundred percent."

Without hesitation, I said, "I want to go."

Charles smiled and said, "Okay. You can fly back with us in the jet."

I smiled and packed my bags to go with them.

Amelia Reed

Paris, Texas

"Amelia? Are you in here?"

"Momma, I'm right here."

"I don't see you."

I looked down and saw that I was invisible. I was speechless and touched my mom's shoulder to show her that I really was there.

She jumped and asked, "What in the world… What kind of joke is this?"

"Momma, it's not a joke. I swear."

"Then what's wrong with you?"

"I don't know, Momma. I really don't."

Mom, Dad and I were supposed to go to a family gathering. My older sister, Bethany, was already there. Mom ended up calling my memaw saying that I was sick and that my parents were staying home to take care of me. She accepted that excuse.

Mom and Dad left me alone for the rest of the day.

Then hours later, Mom came in and said, "Baby girl, there's someone here to see you."

I walked out to the kitchen where there were two men there. I was still invisible so they had no idea of my presence.

"Who are you?" I asked.

They then told me who they were and why they were at my house. They offered me to go to their school and I accepted immediately.

"Mr. Xavier, how do I make myself reappear?"

"Just focus on becoming visible again."

I did just that and I saw myself slowly reappear.

I ran to my room and packed my bags to go with them. I was so excited. There were other people out there like me.

I grabbed my bags and followed them out to the jet. There was a boy sitting there. He looked to be about my age with brown hair and silver eyes.

He smiled at me and I returned the smile. I couldn't help but notice just how cute he was.

"I'm Daniel Van Holtz."

"Amelia Reed."

Daniel Van Holtz

Amelia and I sat there talking and I have to admit that she was pretty. She had black hair and the bluest eyes I had ever seen.

"What's your power?" she asked me.

I smiled and decided to show her.

"Wow. That's…AWESOME!"

"What about you?"

She turned invisible and I was amazed.

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Love,
Penelope