FINALLY! Some X-Men are introduced..!

As I walked up a dirt road, I saw a big, beautiful building. I've seen it once or twice however never 'this' close!
"God damn. Do they need it this big...?" Seriously they could fit thirty-five or even more elephants in there if they wanted to! I strolled up to the gate and there was a speaker and a security camera. I looked up at the camera and to the speaker, I pushed the red button. "Uhm.. He-hello?" I stammered, feeling like an idiot talking to herself.

"Welcome, how may I assist you?" The voice was loud. For a welcoming person, the voice was startling.

"Well… is Abel there?"

"Last name?" Is there really more than one Abel..?

"I, uhm.. Don't know but if you let me in I could find him.."

"No! You have to know his information." All the sudden from across the lawn, Abel was there. He waved to me, running to me almost tripping, may I add. I gave a little laugh as I saw him running almost tripping over nothing.

"Hey, lady, name is Abel Leverne. Password, The Sire."

"Access granted." The gates opened and the man ran to me and hugged me in a tight embrace. I patted his back lightly.

He smiled brightly and his movements were excited, "I thought you'd come! I missed you, you know?"
His welcoming was very nice however, new sentences to me such as 'I missed you'.

"You too." I spoke shyly. "..Coincidence that you happen to be out today."

"Oh yeah, I just went to get the paper…" He squinted his eyes. "The paper boy didn't do his rounds today… So are you staying..?" He began smiling hopeful.

"Why not?" I shrugged with the backpack over my shoulder. "I got my things, let's have a sleepover!"

"How long is this sleepover date?" He smiled as he walked slowly to the mansion. I followed.

"Well.. For a couple days or so, I guess." I never really thought of how long I'd stay. Not too long though." I just learned his last name.. It seemed very fitting for his personality and power.. It's very lovely as I think of it.

"You know what your last name means right?.." I looked over to him while walking. He looked back.

"Nope. Why, you know?"

"Yep. It's Swedish."

"Really?"

"Yeah.." We stepped up the steps of the large home. We stopped at the door and I smiled at him, "It means 'life'." We smiled at each other, it lasted for a short moment. It was ended by me blushing and turning away shyly.

"Well.. Here is your home for awhile." He opened the doors to view the grand stair case leading up to rooms and people walked around like school was in session. It looked so perfect and nice. It was nothing I deserved at all.

"Well are you going to come in or are you going to just stare?" He laughed softly and I was snapped out of thought.

"Oh, right. Yeah let's go in." As I walked in, Abel followed and closed the door behind him. I saw a small, brown haired girl walked up with a big smile.

"Hello, I am Kitty. You?"

"Uhm…" Should I say my name?

"Her name is Shannon. People call her Letum." Abel cut in and answered for me. The girl's willing smile became forced. I could tell my name disgruntled her.

"Oh. Her?"

"Yes, her. She's going to stay with us for a bit." Abel continued smiling as I just shyly stood there watching the happening.

"Great.. But did you run this by Logan or Professor?" The girl seemed as if she tried getting rid of me. No surprise. I expected this. I sighed.

"No. I thought I didn't have to."

"I think you should tell them before she stays." Kitty said blankly and glance at me. She turned away and walked off.

"Well… I guess we should."

"Do you think they'll accept me?" I asked, worried. I didn't want to stay out alone anymore.

"I think so." He smiled as he pulled me to a hall. At one of the doors it said 'Professor X's office' and beside it had benches. He gestured me to sit as he knocked. There was a small boy sitting on the other bench across from me. He looked down sadly like he was in trouble.

"Come in!" A older voice sounded off. Abel walked in.

"Hello Professor, Logan." He closed the door. I however, continued listening.

"You want the girl to stay?" The tone of his voice I could tell he was smiling, the old man was. Before he said this, Abel didn't say a word. The Professor was a mind reader.

"Who?" A deeper voice chimed in, I was guessing the voice was of Logan's.

"Shannon, Logan." Abel informed.

"I think it'll be okay with me." The Professor told however I could tell that someone had a disagreement.

"Shannon who..?" Logan asked.

"Letum", Professor X said simply.

"She cannot stay." This shocked me. I can't stay?! Why? The boss already said I could?..

"Why not!?" Abel was in much shock as I was.

"She can take care of herself. Professor, you do understand?" Logan pleaded. I listened in carefully. A moment passed then the older man began to speak.

"I understand you had a past relationship with her of some kind. However, this will be ok. She's staying.."Logan? That Logan?! I was completely surprised to find him here. I heard Logan grumble. He gave up. The door began to open and Abel exited. I stood up quickly with my bag in hand.

"Your staying." He smiled.

"Great." I smiled softly back.

My room was next to Abel's. I guess because even the Professor known people already hate me even without knowing me. So he placed me near someone who liked me. That was kind… I guess.

"Room 666 is your room Shannon." Did this scream irony?

"Lovely."

"My room is across yours." He pointed to his room. It was room 560.

"Okay." He handed my room key and hugged me quickly from the side. I looked at the key.

"Get situated and when you're done, knock on my door." He smiled and turned to his door, unlocking it. He walked in and closed the door. I did the same, I unlocked, walked in, and close the door. The room was big and roomy. One bed was set at the side of the room. It was well made and the mattress looked like a wonder to sleep on. I walked over to it and laid down, letting my bag sit at the side of the bed. The bed… The bed was like heaven. I snuggled up to the blanket. Last time I slept or even touched a bed like this must have been seventy years ago. I smiled and smelled the sheets and pillow. They weren't fragrant with dirt; they had a vanilla smell to them. The room was beautiful! I didn't want to move from my spot however, I forced myself up from my bed to unpack. I pulled the bag on my lap.
In my bag, I had Quick's, Scarlett's, Daisuke's, and my clothing. I pulled them out on my bed and continued looking, I found the old box Daisuke gave me and I placed it on the night stand near my bed. Later I pulled my bottles out, I set the water next to the old box, and opened the plastic bottle of blood. I started to drink as a knock was at my door, I became startled and some of the blood dripped on the blanket.

"Damn it." I whispered. I frantically found a spot to hide the bottle and placed it under my bed with the cap on it tightly. "Coming!" I hollered. I got up running to the door and opened it, it was Logan. My heart rate quickened. What is he going to say to me..? "Uhm… Logan."

"Why are you here?.."

"I, uhm… My group died…"

"You killed them?" He gave me a look of suspicion, his nose flared as I guess he could smell the blood.

"Wha-.. No! I did not!" I yell at him with anger, I would never do that! How dare he.

"Ok.. So what happened?" His expression wasn't friendly..

"M.R.D scorpion killed them." I glared at him. I could tell he still had suspicion. "I met Abel and he saved me from a pansy named, Pyro... I was alone and people are out for me. I took Abel's invite to stay here."

"So you're going to leave without a word like you had with me? That boy likes you Shannon. I don't approve of you staying; you're going to hurt him." He glared at me and left, I looked down hurt. His worry I guess is right to happen. I did leave him in the late 1800s'. However, I had my reasons..
I walked back to my room and slammed the door behind. Why did he have to be here?! I swiped the blood from under the bed and chugged it fiercely, trying to drown myself of the anger. When I was done with the bottle I looked down at it. Red residue was within the bottle.

"Now I gotta' rob a blood bank again.." I sighed. I capped the bottle and placed it in my backpack, keeping the bottle in just in case. I walked out of my door and went to Abel's. I needed company. I knocked and he opened it. "Hey." I said.

"Hi.. What were you and Logan talking about?"

"Nothing."

"Well.. Okay.. You need a shower. Let me show you the bathrooms." That would have offended me. I would have asked if 'I smell bad'. Yet, a shower in a real showering area seemed really nice. This place must have been what Daisuke wanted. As Abel showed me the room he opened the room and I walked in. "I'll get the clothes from your room and wash them. I'll get you a set as you wash. Don't worry I won't peek. Just keep the door unlocked and the curtain closed." He smiled.

"Okay. Thanks a lot.. Oh here, by the way." I handed him my room key. I smiled back, "Thank you Abel, a shower sounds great."

"Everything's in there, soap, shampoo, conditioner. Everything." I smiled at the thought of having these things to bathe with.

"Okay." Abel nodded and walked away to my room. I closed the door and went to the bathtub/shower. I looked puzzled at the tub. I never really worked one, however, I turned a knob and water rushed out the lower part. I pulled this thing on top of the faucet that the water rushed out of, the water changed to the top shower nozzle. The shower head had the water coming out. I felt stupid that I had to examine and test everything to know how it worked. I turned the knob side to side to the letters 'C' and 'H'. I guessed it was hot and cold. As I got the water warm, and comfortable, I stripped myself of my clothing, pulling the locket off and putting it with the clothes on the bathroom counter. I stepped into the bath tub and water rushed over the top of my head and down my slender and pale body. It felt wonderful. Everything of this house was just incredible!

~Abel's View~

I washed her clothing, noticing there was male items with in. Huh.., I thought to myself, must be her friend's. I walked to her room and folded her clothing neatly on the bed and looked through to find her a set. I found a button up shirt and a pair of shorts. I threw in a pair of underwear and well… a bra. I felt embarrassed picking these items up however, she needs them. I grabbed the clothing and started down the hallway to the bathroom, when I was near the room, I heard Shannon curse. I turned the knob and thought I'd ask if something was wrong. I opened the door and closed it behind me, as I looked up; I saw a pale upper half of a woman's body appearing through the curtain. It was Shannon picking up a bar of soap; her body was slender and beautiful. Her body also had wisp like markings, it didn't distract me from her body though. Even breasts had a perfect shape and size as her body did. I was a deer caught in headlights. I blushed deeply seeing her pick up the soap and viewing her cleavage. I tried looking away however, I couldn't. When Shannon straightened up, she jumped seeing me.

"Oh my god! Abel! Turn away!" Shannon hid her body behind the curtain. Holding to the soap, it slipped from her hands. She cursed again.

"I- I can't!" My face was red as I frantically looked around the room trying to avoid seeing Shannon. In the end I couldn't. "Just here." I quickly placed the clothing on the counter and shot out of the bathroom. I closed the door and I breathed quickly. I just saw Shannon naked.. This made me smile. I saw a girl naked. Awesome. My hands were shaking though. I was embarrassed but in the end.. It was totally worth it.

~Shannon's View~

My face was beat red, he saw me naked! My heart pounded up against my chest, the event was like.. What the hell happened? I laughed embarrassed. I found the soap at my feet and picked it up to finish the showering. When I rinsed off, I turned the shower off, and stepped out. I then threw on what Abel brought me. I slipped on the undergarments and looked through the clothes and putting them on as well. He brought me the button up was a white blouse I had for a long time. It was form fitting and comfortable, it's length was at my upper mid thigh. I slipped on the worn blue shorts, the shirt covered the shorts. I towel dried my hair and pulled a brush through it. Besides getting seen naked, the shower, and everything would be like a day at the spa, if I ever had one. I took a deep breath and walked out of the bathroom with my dirty clothes in hand. I walk to my room quickly, trying to avoid Abel's face or being. I went to my door and turned the knob… It wouldn't budge..
"Damn it. I didn't get the key back.." I sighed and reluctantly turned to Abel's door. Before knocking I prepared myself before I look at him and get embarrassed. I then knocked after a good deep breath. The door opened. My heart pounded.

"Oh. Hi." Abel looked me up and down and blushed. "Sorry about uhm.. Earlier. I swore I wasn't being a perv."

"Oh, it's ok.. I dropped the soap and well.. The situation happened."

"At least it wasn't in prison."

"Huh?" I said and Abel chuckled.

"Nothing." He smiled.

"Can I have my key..? I need it."

"Oh! Uhm, sure. Here." He went through his pockets and grabbed a key and handed it to me.

"Thanks."

"No problem." He replied. I turned and unlocked my door and closed it behind me. I threw the dirty clothes on the floor and saw my clothes folded on the bed. I went to a shirt that was folded neatly, it was Quick Shot's, I picked it up and sniffed it. It smelled luxurious. Only if he was here.. He'd like it too. I lingered in thought for awhile before snapping out and pulled the clothing off. I moved it in the dressed drawers and I plopped into my new bed. The bed was so nice, I laid with my hands and legs spread out on the bed. I breathed relaxed and within seconds, I fell into a deep, wonderful, sleep with a small smile.