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Ok, I honestly can't say why it's taken me so long to write this. Well, I can.

I partly blame writers block, because it's the best excuse I have. And I also partly blame my latest obsession with Bbc's Sherlock, which has had me writing for the Sherlock fan region for the past few weeks :S my bad.

Anyway, here's the next chapter, hope it's up to usual standards, I'll be waiting in the corner of a secluded room as punishment.

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When she walked into the office, the Professor was sitting in his wheelchair by the window. There was no one else in the room, the white haired woman from earlier not anywhere in sight.

Leaving the door slightly open she knocked, "Um, Professor? You asked to see me?".

The Professor turned, "Ah, Alyssa. Yes. I see you have met the rest of our students". He motioned to the window where the view was the front garden.

Nodding excitedly, Alyssa grinned, "Yes, they're all amazing. I can't believe there are so many people with such fantastic gifts".

He nodded with a chuckle, "Yes, they are a unique group". He turned to look at her, "We're all X men here. Every student is part of a team. A team that I'd like you to join".

Alyssa gasped, "What be an X man? But...But I can't I have to...have to..."

"It's up to you Alyssa. At this school, we teach new mutants how to control their powers, and use them to help others".

Alyssa gulped, knowing what he was referring to, "Yeah, I guess I could do with some control after today".

"But it's not all about that. This is a place about friendship and acceptance. Here, you'll learn that you're not alone in your difference. The students support each other. We are a team".

"And you want me to join the team? I...I don't think I could ever learn to control my powers".

"Today was not your fault, and with training you can avoid it happening again. You are welcome to stay here, with us, if you choose. You should know, there are many others like us in the world Alyssa, and not all of them are willing to use your powers for good".

Alyssa's quizzical look said everything, but she put some words with it just in case, "Like who?".

"It varies. Some new mutants decide upon discovery of their powers that they want to use them to their advantage. But in particular there are two mutants you should be on the look out for. Magneto, an old friend, and his assistant, Mystique, a shape shifter, are both set on the idea that mutants and humans do not mix. There have been several attempts to start a war between the two. Luckily, we've managed to stop these in time. Anyway, it's nothing for you to worry about just now. As far as we know both Magneto and Mystique have gone into hiding, and those under their allegiance are no threat. As I was saying, you are welcome to join the X-men, if you wish to".

Alyssa nodded, taking in the names, and remembering them. Then, with the speech finished, she began arguing visibly with herself before shaking her head confusingly. "I need time, to think about it", she smiled gratefully, before stumbling backwards out of the room.

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Once in the hallway, Alyssa blocked out everything happening around her, concentrating on her thoughts. Stay? Stay here, with them? With Kurt, and the X men? Why not Alyssa? No, I'll tell you why not in three words. Deformer. After. Blue. She couldn't stay here and settle into an average teen life. She wasn't an average teenager.

She couldn't stay. Alyssa had to find out how to stop the Deformer, and then she had to go back to her own world. That was where she belonged, not here. And until she could find out exactly how to stop the Deformer and save Blue, she was not going to give into the feeling of safety.

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Back in the office, Storm entered, followed by Kurt, who stepped in curiously, "Uh Professor?", he asked, searching around the room, "Is Alyssa in here?".

The Professor turned to face him, "No Kurt, she just left. I asked her to join the X men".

Kurt grinned, "Das ist fantastich! Vhat did she say?".

"Well she seems a bit unsure Kurt", the Professor said, taking note of the disappointed expression on the boys face. "Alyssa is a troubled girl. Something tells me she's been brought up wary of everything around here. I'm actually amazed that the two of you are so close, having only just met".

Kurt shrugged sheepishly, but looked away, "Vell...that's the thing. Ve haven't really "just met". He took a deep breath before rattling through the truth, "I've been having strange dreams for the past month, where I'm in this desert, and...and every time I've seen Alyssa. She's always there, in the dream. I don't know vhat that vorld is but ve both feel like ve know each other through it".

The Professor nodded, "I see. Well, that doesn't affect the offer to Alyssa. She is welcome here, but I feel that she will need some comfort if she is going to stay. The girl has a lot on her mind. Keep an eye on her Kurt". Suddenly the Professor stopped, and looked out of the window curiously.

"Vhat is it Professor?", asked Kurt.

Instead Xavier looked at Storm, "Storm, I think you'd better show our guest in before the other students give him their own welcome".

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