Chapter 9: The Institute

The last two weeks in Deika City were alright. Hawks began aging up from five to six, then seven now. The HPSC still tried and failed to get them to hand over Hawks. Which by now neither boy or X-Men budge.

"Alright everyone ready?" Logan asked once everyone was seated. They were leaving Deika City today, and Hawks was coming with them. Since it was their job to look after the boy until the quirk wore off him. They all nodded and with that the X-Jet was off.

Hawks watched as they left Japan behind. I wonder what there home is like? He felt someone nudge him. "Hawks want to play a card game?" Scott asked him.

"Sure," Hawks shrugged. Better than watching the clouds.

Scott got Jean to join, and they played a few around of go fish to pass them. Scott taught Hawks a few other card games. The seven-year-old tired them, but soon he got bored and fidgeted about. It was something they learned as he got older, if he was ever bored or antsy, he would fidget and move about.

Hawks was looking at the red glasses Scott wore. Trying to figure out why he never took them and wore them inside. "Uh.." Scott looks up and smiles. "Curious about my glasses?" he asked adjusted them.

"Why do you wear them both inside and outside? Doesn't both of you?"

"Well, they're used to keep my powers in check. It always me to use my eyes without worry about my powers going off." Scott said.

"Don't you get tried of seeing red all the time?"

"Well, I've gotten used to them. My uniform has same built in glass so I can use my powers."

"And if your not wearing them?"

"I have to close my eyes."

Hawks nodded and looked out the window. How long is this flight?

Scott and Jean kept Hawks entertained. Which some activities weren't as fun as the others. Yet he didn't fidget as much.

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"So, how along is this flight?" Hawks asked Logan, walking to the front. "About 2ish hours at top speed," Logan told him. "That quick, I thought it was day's trip."

"Normal jets and airplanes, yes but, ours is made differently," Professor X told him.

"So, who's allowed to fly it?"

"Logan, Scott and Kurt right now." Professor X said. Kurt? "Who's Kurt?"

"Another student of mine and X-Men back home. You'll meet him and the others when we get there."

"Okay, could you teach me to fly it?" Hawks asked curiously. "Not until your older Feathers." Logan said. "Then we'll have that talk."

"Wha.. come on, at least show me something."

Logan glared as Professor X pointed out that letting the kid know a few things won't hurt him. "He's your son," he grumbled under his breath. Hawks smiles and listens as Logan went over a few basic controls.

After a while Hawks went back to join Scott and Jean. They looked to discussing something when he walked up. "What's going on?" he asked them. "Oh, just school stuff, so did Logan teach you to fly the jet?" Scott asked him playfully.

"No, he said 'Not until I'm older,'" Hawks quoted earning a laugh for the others he smiled. "But, he showed a few things. Your jet sounds so cool." The seven-year-old leaned back.

"Though nothing beats a pair of wings." he grins as his red wings which have grown a bit were now spread out as he talked. Both Scott and Jean smile and laughed at his statement. While Hawks closes his eyes and smirks. Flying with wings is still the best.

Scott looked out the window and smiles. "Look down there," he said, pointing out the window. "You can see the Institute." Hawks sat up and looked out. "Whoa.." his gold-brown eyes widen as the estate came into view.

They flew over a a vast mansion, with a mini forest, large open field, a pool with high cliff side falling down to the ocean bellow. As the jet turned in midair, Hawks eyes widen as a waterfall open up to a hidden launch pad Behind it.

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Hawks looked around the mansion with wide, curious eyes. "You guys live here?" He turning in circles. It's so big.

"Professor, your back!" Hawks blinked in shock as a teen girl with long brown hair phased through a door and walked over to them. They all use their quirks here.

"Yes, we just got back, where are the others?" he asked the girl. "Right here." Hawk jumped as a boy with dark blue teleported into view. "Rouge's in her room and Evan out stake boarding," he said, then looks at Hawks.

"Who's the new kid?" he asked, walking over to Haws. Hawks stepped back next to Scott and Jean. The Jean placed a hand on his shoulder. "This Hawks, he'll be staying with for a while. Hawks this Kitty and Kurt." she said introducing everyone.

"Nice to meet you Hawks," Kitty smiles warmly. Hawks nodded. "Kurt, can you and Scott show Hawks around and to his room he'll be using?" Professor X asked them. "Of course, Professor," Kurt smiles. "Come on Hawks, let's get you settled in." Scott looks down at the boy. Hawks nodded his head and followed Scott and Kurt. Is everyone this friendly?