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Just as they were about to exchange 'words' the doorbell rang. A few seconds later they could hear Logan growl, "Does your old man know you're here kid?"

Jamie looked at the New Mutants smugly, he then opened his mouth to speak, "New Mutants you will have a danger room session within the hour, I suggest you take this time to rest and change."

All the New Mutants appeared to be unhappy with this surprise session, but as long as Logan stayed upstairs they could handle it.

Jamie waved at the New Mutants as the left the rec. room, "Adios." The three dupes then merged with the original Jamie. Just as he was about to take his spot between the ever-feral Rahne and the ever-starving Guido, the Professor called out to them, "As for you three, dinner is ready." Guido's lips curled into a huge smile. "We will be entertaining guests. I do hope the three of you will be on your best behavior."

Jamie stood up straight and placed his hands on his hips, "Of course Professor, we'll even use forks and napkins this time." Jamie then turned back to his comrades and smiled, "Let's go eat." Guido jumped up leading the way out of the rec. room and down the hall to the dining hall, with Rahne and Jamie following close behind.

-Dining room-

As they entered the dining room Guido noticed the Professor sitting at the head of the table naturally, Logan to his left and Hank sitting on Logan's left. To the Professor's right was Ororo, with some guy that had slicked back white hair standing to her right, and to his right was a meek looking girl with vibrant green hair. Various dishes lied about the table full of wonderful food, as well as the six-pack Jamie had paid Logan with. Rahne took the seat next to Hank, Jamie sat next to her and Guido sat next to him. The silver haired boy wore a tight blue and white long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans while the green haired girl wore blue jeans and a purple t-shirt with what appeared to be the silver haired boy's jacket, as it was blue and too big for the girl.

Logan took a swig of his beer, "You never answered me Maximoff, your old man know you're here or not?"

Pietro sighed, "Of course not, if he knew I ran here he'd do more than disown me."

The Professor leaned forward placing food on his plate and beginning to cut his meat, "Yes, when Logan answered the door, you asked to speak with me." Pietro only looked at the man and nodded.

Ororo spoke up before the conversation started up, "Please will you and your girlfriend eat?" She held out a bowl of mashed potatoes and smiled.

Pietro looked to the girl with green hair and took the bowl. "She's not my girlfriend." This statement earned a peeked eyebrow of interest around the table, to those who knew that Pietro was a playboy of course. To Guido it was just a stranger sitting next to a green haired stranger, so he took a bite of his green beans. Interest soon turned into shock as Pietro sighed, "She's my little sister."

Logan started choking on the meat he was chewing and was about to speak. The Professor just raised a hand to him to signal for him to be patient. 'How?' obviously being a stupid question the Professor decided to be more tactful, "When?"

Pietro looked at his sister then back to the Professor, "My guess after my mother died, but that's not why I'm here." The most impatient person the X-Men have ever met was taking his time with this explanation.

The Professor tried to change the subject. He knew that given enough time teenagers would open up with enough trust. He also knew since he was dealing with Pietro he would not have to wait long. "Tell me Pietro, how are the Brotherhood boys and Wanda?"

Pietro perked up at the mention of his team and twin sister, "Well after ol' one-eye chased us out of the institute, we went back to the boarding house. When we got there Lance packed up and said he was gonna go to Europe to do some soul-searching. He even sold his jeep to buy a plane ticket. About a month later Todd and Freddy decided to head to Mexico to become pro-wrestlers and hit the circuit as Senor Frog and EL Blob-o." He paused again as he began to pick at his food.

Impatiently Rahne spoke up, "Then what happened?" She looked genuinely interested in Pietro's story.

He smirked and looked at the Professor, "This one has a lot of spunk." He pointed at her with his thumb to emphasize his point.

"After Todd and Freddy left it was just me and Wanda, but one day this General Fury guy come out of nowhere." Logan set down his beer and paid close attention to the boy. "He told us that Wanda and I had been selected to join an experimental team." Pietro looked at his sister again, she had finished eating very quickly. He then gave her his plate. She looked at him as if to question this action. He merely nodded at her and she began to eat again. "This team was the best thing that ever happened to Wanda, she found love, acceptance, and a real family."

Hank studied the boy's expression, "Why didn't you stay with your sister?"

Pietro sighed, "She didn't need me to protect her, she never really did. Its not like I did such a great job to begin with anyways, and besides I didn't fit in with them." Pietro smirked, "Guess Lance was right, 'once a hood always a hood.'" He sat back in his chair, crossed his arms and closed his eyes. "After I left the team I went to Arizona, where I made a living at a bookstore. Then he found me," Pietro's features darkened as he opened his eyes. "He brought my sister and told me to protect her until he needed her. Naturally I said 'yes,' but I decided I'd protect her from him instead." He looked over at his sister who merely seemed intimidated by her new surroundings.

"And that's when you decided to bring her here," the Professor smiled at the young man's bravery.

Pietro looked over at the bald man. With determination present in his voice he answered, "Yes, I spent the last three months getting to know her, and you know what I learned?" he did not wait for a response, "She's not like me she grew up without his influence. She could have a decent future like Wanda. Can she stay?"

The Professor had a look of worry etched into his face; "Of course she may stay, but what about you?"

Pietro looked at his sister and then to Ororo. "Ms. Evan's Aunt, can you take her to a bedroom?" He asked worry apparent in his voice.

Rahne spoke up again, "I can show her Ms. Monroe. She can be my roommate."

Ororo smiled, "Of course child. Get her some fresh linens from the hallway closet."

Hank stated, "Take her down to the med-lab as soon as she's completed settling in."

Rahne nodded and waited for the green haired girl to stand. She stuck out her hand, "Name's Rahne Sinclair."

The girl looked at Pietro. He nodded at her to take the girl's hand, "My name is Lorna Dane."

"Well Lorna come on and I'll help get you settled in. Where's your bag?" she asked as they approached the door to the hall.

A faint, "Oh, it's by the door," could be heard in the hall.

Pietro turned to look at each member of the faculty. Ororo's eyes showed sympathy, Logan's showed fury; Hank had a quizzical look in his eyes, and the Professor's showed concern.

Pietro quickly spoke up, "Listen I'm gonna leave, I only came here to make sure Lorna would be safe." He got up and pushed in his chair.

"Stop," Logan said in a commanding voice. "Stay with us." Everyone looked at Logan quizzically; he had never been one to extend an invitation to a former enemy. Logan looked around at the confused faces and sighed, "Look, the kid has obviously done some growing up since last time we saw him." Understanding washed over the faculty Jamie, Guido, and Pietro.

"It would do the child good to have her elder brother here too," Ororo smiled at Pietro.

Jamie and Guido exchanged a knowing look then smiled, "You and your sister can join the winning team," Everyone turned to look at Jamie.

Guido rubbed the back of his neck, "Yeah but first it'd be nice to know what she can do."

Pietro shoved his hands deep into his pockets, "She controls metal just like…." He paused.

The Professor sensing the added tension asked, "Hank would you mind the addition of Mr. Maximoff and Ms. Dane to your team?"

Hank took out his glasses and began to clean them, "Of course not Professor."

The Professor smiled, "Excellent." He then looked at Jamie and Guido and gave a knowing smile, "With the addition of Alex, you may have your contest with the New Mutants, Mr. Madrox."

Jamie gulped, "You… uh knew about that?"

The Professor smirked and tapped the side of his head with his index finger.

Ororo realized that having Pietro and a Magneto with breasts on Hank's squad would give him a great advantage, "Logan come with me. You can help train the New Mutants. If Mr. Maximoff is to join Hank's squad, they will need to be better prepared." Logan rolled his eyes as he grabbed his remaining beers, and followed Ororo to go train her squad.

Hank smiled at the Professor, "She certainly is competitive."

"Yes, she takes great pride in her students, and now with your squad filling out she has even more competition than with only Scott's squad," the Professor responded, knowing healthy competition would encourage growth and unity among squads.

"Never thought I'd be the one to say this but slow down! I haven't even agreed to go to the bathroom here much less join a team!" Pietro exclaimed now somewhat breathless.

Hank walked over to the boy and placed a hand on his shoulder, "My boy, not only have you agreed to join us by not putting your sister on the doorstep, posting a note to her forehead, ringing the doorbell, and running away…" Hank was promptly interrupted.

"That was my original plan," Pietro smirked.

Hank chuckled at the boy before continuing, "You have also abstained from addressing us as X-geeks, you did nothing to pick a fight, even after we accepted her, and you haven't tried to create a sonic-boom since you arrived."

Pietro crossed his arms and sighed, "I'm not wearing one of those goofy New Mutant uniforms."

Hank chuckled, "Of course not. Guido Jamie, why don't you three accompany me to the med-lab? I've always been curious as to the nature of your mutation Pietro."

Pietro peeked an eyebrow, "Why not?"

-Med-Lab-

"It's freezing in here," Pietro's teeth clattered as he spoke lying on the examination table in his boxers. "And those shots still hurt."

Hank smiled, "It will be over shortly." Hank proceeded to warm up the x-ray machine; he positioned the machine above Pietro. Hank then walked behind a protective wall.

Nervously Pietro asked, "Why do you have to stand behind a wall?"

Hank simply responded, "The radiation."

Pietro gulped, "Radiation?"

Hank smiled, "Just… stay still."

Guido asked nervously, "Hey umm… Dr. McCoy shouldn't we get behind a wall too?"

"The radiation is only harmful if exposed repeatedly." Hank calmly stated.

Jamie went on to respond, "Okay."

After taking a few pictures Hank came out from behind his wall, "Okay, Mr. Maximoff we're all," Hank paused as he noticed Pietro standing in front of him now fully clothed. "Done."

Jamie chuckled from his perch on a stool, "Did you see that Strong Guy?" he rubbed his eyes. "I blinked and missed it."

Pietro smirked as the doors to the med-lab slid open and in walked Rahne and Lorna.

"What did we miss boys?" Rahne smiled reveling rather sharp canine teeth.

Hank looked up and smiled at the two girls, "I was about to reveal the mysteries behind Pietro's mutation."

Lorna smiled, "Please do share, I've been curious of my brother's speed as well."

Hank smiled, "Mr. Maximoff," he said while picking up an x-ray, "We all know you posses super speed and reflexes, which means your body had to evolve for the rigors of running. As evident of this x-ray, your bones have become a great deal more dense, and your muscle tissue would appear to be much stronger than that of a normal man your age."

Pietro smirked rather pleased with the evolution of his body, "I am the perfect machine built for running."

Hank chuckled and shook his head at his latest recruit, "Now Ms. Dane I would first like to welcome you to the squad, and I would then like to test your mutation but I'm afraid that might have to wait until tomorrow when Alex arrives. That way I may beginning training the six of you for the challenge issued by Jamie."

Jamie smirked, "They don't stand a chance Doc."

Lorna looked confused, "Can you explain why they don't stand a chance, and who exactly are 'they'?"

Jamie jumped off his stool and began to explain whom the New Mutants were, his and Rahne's previous history with the junior team, and Roberto and Ray being intimidated by Guido.

Lorna seemed less confused but asked, "My brother is fast and I can manipulate metal, but what are your mutations?"

Guido stood up, "Firstly Jamie named me Strong Guy, which is a blunt way of putting my powers." Guido went on to explain the nature of his powers.

"Just call me Multiple Man, but people seem to want to call me Multiple," He then snapped his fingers several times to show off his dupes. "I learned a lot of useful stuff from these guys," he stated pride emanating from his voice, and went on to absorb his dupes.

Rahne transformed into her transitional form, "Name's Wolfsbane, and I can shape shift into a wolf and half way in between." As she finished talking she transformed all the way into her lupine form.

Lorna smiled, "It's a pleasure meeting each and everyone of you." She turned to her brother and asked, "What should my name be?"

Pietro crossed his arms and leaned against the counter. After a quarter of a second he snapped his fingers, "Polaris."

Lorna's eyes glittered with acceptance, "Thank you, Quicksilver." She was obviously very content with her name.

Hank put on some gloves and got a tray of needles and vaccines ready, "Boys if you wouldn't mind stepping outside, Ms. Dane will be receiving various vaccines and a blood sample will need to be taken."

Pietro, Guido, and Jamie walked into the sub-basement hallway just as the male New Mutants came out of the locker room.

"No way, Quicksilver is joining the X-Men?" Ray asked in shock.

Pietro crossed his arms, leaned against the wall, and smirked, "Nope I joined up with these misfits."

Roberto laughed at the speed demon. "Guess he couldn't cut it with the X-Men, so they stuck him with the third string mutants." He said as he elbowed Ray.

Pietro glared at Roberto then smiled, "They didn't stick me with them I asked to be here."

The New Mutant males were no confused. Sam took the initiative, "Really?"

Pietro smirked, "Of course, it's no secret the X-Men and I don't see eye to eye, and these guy have some serious potential. The Brotherhood and The Acolytes knew that if they had a choice they'd rather fight the New Mutants, than a bus full of nuns. Only reason Ice-pick got to play with the big boys is because he wasn't soft."

Roberto's eyes flared up, "You calling me soft Silver?"

Pietro looked to the side at Guido and Jamie, both amazed at how he was sticking up for the team he was hesitant to join in the first place.

Seemingly stepping out of the shadows Logan took this opportunity to speak, "Sam, Roberto, Ray upstairs now," He watched them as they ventured to the elevator each sending heated glares at Pietro. "As for you Mr. Maximoff, when Alex gets here tomorrow you will probably only have a day to get ready for the contest." He then walked off saying something about needing a drink after Boom Boom almost made something important explode.

Pietro did not seemed phased by the mention of the challenge.

Jamie asked, "Pietro why did you say all those thing, you know about wanting to be on our team?"

Pietro smirked, "Kid… Jamie I was stuck with the Brotherhood and I had some of the most fun in my entirely life just hanging around with them. So while I was arguing with the no talents I realized you guys kinda remind me of them misfits just kinda thrown together, and make the most of it."

None of the boys noticed the door open behind them. Until Hank began to clap, "Well said Mr. Maximoff and welcome to the team. Now, I do believe that rest should be acquired, before the day of the challenge arrives." All the recruits nodded.

-Upstairs-

Pietro knocked on Jamie and Guido's door. Jamie answered the door. Pietro could hear Guido snoring, "Your sister and Rahne finally go to bed." Pietro nodded, and Jamie walked into the hallway and opened a linen closet, handing Pietro various linens. Jamie then signaled for Pietro to follow him, with a wave of the hand. They stopped at a door and Jamie pushed it open. Pietro sped in and set up his bed.

"Pietro?" Jamie asked, "Thanks for sticking up for us."

Pietro smirked, "No problem." Jamie left as Pietro pulled back the blanket and climbed into bed. "I hope he never finds her, I hope those Avengers can protect Wanda if he tried to go after her." Pietro rolled to his side and drifted into an uneasy sleep.