~Allura~

I walked downstairs around 7:45, having been told we were meeting in the danger room. This year I would be helping the teachers with the new kids instead of just taking the class, which I had no problem with since this is the job I wanted anyway, so I would have to arrive earlier than the other students in the morning. Breakfast had been laid out on the dining room tables for the students, but I walked past them knowing I had no time to sit down to eat.

I walked into the kitchen and searched the cabinets for the two things I made sure were always in stock: pop-tarts and protein bars. I grabbed one of each and made my way to class. The walk wasn't long at all. I didn't even get to finish eating my breakfast. Holding the opened end of the protein bar in my mouth, I opened the door. "Good morning, Kitsune." Storm said with a smile. I put down my things and grabbed my suit out of the closet. We all had one. It's what we wore while we were in the danger room. I quickly changed in the nearby bathroom. Walking out, I continuously tugged at it to try to get it to fit right. Which it did fit absolutely every curve on my body, I just didn't normally walk around in skin tight cat suits so I would have to get used to it again. When I looked up from adjusting the collar, I noticed Logan staring at me. He had an odd look in his eyes…when he noticed me looking back he averted them quickly. Logan was one of the Close Quarter Combat teachers. But was that gonna make me hate this class? No. I would just have to brush him off.

At 8:00 all of the students started filing in, already in there suits. "Good morning, class. My name is storm, and these are my friends Kitsune and Wolverine. Here in Close Quarters Combat, we will be mainly working in the danger room. It is important for you to remember that while the dangers inside are only computer generated, they mimic real life situations that mutants may find themselves in. Today, this room will serve as your first test, just to see where you are. I would like to say ahead of time that if I catch you goofing off or causing problems, you will be escorted out of the class and if the problems continue your schedule will be changed. Any questions?" Nobody raised their hand. "Okay. Why don't we all introduce ourselves and our powers? Wolverine, you go first." Storm said nodding at Logan. He sent out his claws and twisted around his hands, showing the students, before retracting them. "Thank you. Now Kitsune." She said nodding at me this time.

I chuckled to myself knowing exactly what I was going to show them. I sent out the same claws that Logan had shown before. The student's eyes widened. "Do you have the same power as that man?" One asked. I smiled, "No. My main power is shape shifting. And using that ability I can adapt to someone else's powers as long as there physical. Like how I can use wolverine's claws if I wanted to. Doesn't make him appear as big and bad as you think if I can just steal them from him. However I cannot use his healing powers. So in a small way, I just wounded myself." I said, retracting the claws and, sure enough, blood started dripping from between my fingers. "She can do that? Why didn't I know she could do that?" I heard Logan whisper to Storm. "Maybe you just didn't pay attention." She whispered back. "And by not paying attention he didn't know vital information about his opponent. Don't follow his example there, kids. You should always know you opponents strengths and weaknesses, and if they're a mutant then you should know there powers. Like how I can not only shape shift, but I can also send out a force field and invade people's dreams. Don't worry though, I won't be creeping into any of your rooms." I said. They all laughed at the little comments I would make. Storm had to explain that she controlled the weather and, since we were inside, could not demonstrate. We went down the rows of students, each of them telling their name and either showing or explaining their powers.

When all of the students were finished we decided to begin. I quickly wrapped up my hand with the help of a student who didn't mind blood and Storm began the lesson. We all watched as the walls around us disappeared and suddenly we were standing in a forest. Out of instinct we all ran for cover. I hid behind a big tree that allowed me perfect view of most of the students to see how they were doing. Our opponent today was a giant tiger that had been mutated through science experiments. I crouched down and turned myself into a lion, sneaking along through the trees and rubble. The kids were all gone. Assuming the creature had scared them, I stepped out from my hiding place to show them that there was no need to be afraid. The creature turned to face me and bared its teeth, telling me to leave. I crouched lower to the ground and growled. We ran at each other head on and I jumped for its throat. Not a good idea. The tiger swiped me on the shoulder sending me toward the ground. I quickly shifted back to my human form and caught myself. I stood with my back to the tiger and looked at the claw marks on my shoulder. "Damn." I whispered. A snarling came up from behind me as the tiger moved in for the kill. I turned around to face it when Logan flew in front of me, nearly tearing the animal's face off. "Logan! Kitsune! This exercise is to help the kids!" Storm yelled. But neither of us where listening. The forest around us faded back into the walls of the danger room as Storm ushered the students outside to change back into their other clothes. "That was uncalled for!" I yelled. "Oh yeah? And I'm supposed to believe that you had that under control." "I can handle myself, Logan." I growled. "I don't think so, kid." He said pushing past me and walking out. I stood there madder than I had ever been in my life. Didn't even know why I was mad. Just was. Looking, over my shoulder, I saw that the scratches had vanished, having only been a product of the computer generation. I grabbed my things and changed into my normal clothes before heading upstairs to science, still fuming.