Finally am confident enough to let this one out. . The children are sent of to have their vacations. This one will have Aeri's and Zen's beginning. Hope you all enjoy.

This is the place." Remus said allowed as the group looked to the building.

"It looks big." Aeri gulped.

"Hey, no need to get cold feet. We're going to do this." One of her friends from the sewing club patted her back.

"Are you sure you all want me as the designer? What if I mess up or the judge doesn't think an eight year-old can design. What if Rolan Ikol Doesn't like it?"

"Who's that?" Remus asked.

"Only the most famous designers there is." A boy named Tod stated. George and Remus shrugged.

"If you say so. Hmm right let us go get checked in and get our bags put away. When's the first meeting?"

"A short orientation after dinner and then the competition starts tomorrow." Tod replied. Not much longer they were in the rooms.

"Wow these beds are huge. Thank you, Mister Lupin." A girl named Milly piled on one and felt instant comfort.

"Least I can do for your kids hard work during the school year. Aeri sat on one with George and began drawing."

"Wow, those are cool. You sure have a lot."

"Just want to be prepared."

"You've been preparing for a long time. You are going to do great; I just know it." Arei smiled as she adjusted the gi Zen had gotten her for their birthday.

"Thanks. plus, if you have your head down at that journal the whole time, you'll miss another big opportunity."

"What?"

"A hotel of unsuspecting people." Azi the Snake and Sirius grinned as they leaned in. Aeri snickered.

"Alright. Uncle Remus, may we go explore?"

"Sure, just bring Snuffles and George don't forget to do your studies at some point, we don't need Howlers in a hotel." The man teased.

"Har Har." Sirius muttered as they left.

"Be back in time for dinner. The rest of you can go too, just pair up."

"Woot you're the best." Remus humbly smiled as the kids ran out the door. What great kids. He sighed, wishing he could have his own. went down to the bar. It was nice helping to raise Aeri and the other ones, but they had parents. It would be nice to have one of his own flesh and blood, however. The man ordered a drink.

"Your face resembles how my teachers look after a long day. Drained, tired, yet love their job. Well at least some of them." A woman with pink hair stated as she took a sip of her own.

"Heh, I volunteered to bring my niece's fashion club for the show."

"Aw, so sweet. I have a muggle cousin who I came to cheer on." Remus gazed at the young woman. A Brit from the sounds of it a witch. Only magical used that word. For a moment, his mind went on alert. Had they been followed. Did he need to alert Aeri and Sirius. "She's over there playing with kids from another school." Nymphadora waved happily. The kid waved back before rushing out the door.

"Shouldn't call them muggles. People will think it weird." Tonks eyes widened realizing her mistake.

"Does that mean you know what a muggle is?"

"Possibly. "

"Where are you from." Remus coughed.

"Um.. I used to live in Europe and since then moved. I like to travel the world." He said truthfully."

"Cool, that's what I'm doing, this summer before I'm chained down as an aurora."

"You don't sound exactly too thrilled."

"Eh, I should be. It is an honor, Professor Dumbledore has even pulled some strings for me." The girl sighed as Remus stiffened.

"But?"

'I'm only half. My kind are looked down upon." The man softened, seeing the girl's saddened face.

"What would you truly want to be if you had a choice."

"A defender for both sides. Just like the fighter of the war. My favorite hero is Remus Lupin." The man was about to question why she had liked him, then remembered he was in disguise.

"He's a werewolf, who protects anyone who is in need. He was a great fighter just like James Potter. Best of all he liked to research and was really smart." The man blushed. "Man, I would love to meet him. Not to mention how handsome he is."

"That he is." The man laughed." Another for miss?"

"Tonks. Just Tonks. I Don't like to be called by my first name."

"Noted. I'm Remus Khaos. So Why not try to go find a job in the muggle world?"

"No muggle education."

"That is the downside of living at a magic school. Hmm I might however have many connections. How did you do, grade wise?"

"Well with defense even though we never had the same teacher. Not terribly at potions even though the professor was an arse. Really good at charms and transformations."

"I see. I might have some entry jobs. What was your house?" Tonks' face dropped knowing he would be teasing her now.

"Hufflepuff, But I can do anything else anyone else could."

"That I have no doubt."

"Hi, Uncle Remus." Aeri came around with Fred and a jealous looking Dog.

"Hello, Sprite." Remus picked the girl up for a moment.

"This is your niece, How cute."

"Don't let her fool you. A trickster just like the rest of the family."

"Hehehe." The girl then looked between the two. It was how Tony and Pepper eyed each other. "Oh, I'm interrupting."

"Not at all, sweet pea."

"Yes, I am, you two just don't realize it."

"What?" Remus asked.

"Oh, The wolf is out for prey" Sirius teased. She's pretty man." Remus coughed a bit. "Let's go kids. Good luck and bring me a drink later."

"Bye!" Aeri grabbed George and raced out."

"Hey, why are we leaving so fast. Thought you were going to prank him." Fred asked.

"No, not with that beautiful woman right there. She has the same aura." Sirius stated

"Kind of mates like us."

"I think so."

"What now?

"To the pool?"

"Race you there."


A boy sighed as he layed on the towel. The perfect day in his nine-year-old mind. Summer break meant more time to sprawl out in the sun. Well would be more perfect if he could be in wolf form. One of the things he hated is when his father traveled into the population, he had to as well. At least It was a more comfortable spot. Milan always was and he did not really hate his father's work, just loved being in the woods.

Fenrir's eyes closed and was drifting into sleep, until a cold nose touched his arm.

"Hmm," He turned to see a dog, wearing a service shirt.

"Hey, boy." Fenrir lightly petted him. Sirius did the dog leg twitch. "Like that huh? Man, you are so lucky. If I did that everyone would freak. Would be funny though." Sirius turned his head as if trying to figure out what the boy meant.

"I'm Fenrir king of the wolves. So, my father says." Sirius chuckled. "Funny, you act different than most. Usually muts start graveling at me feet."

"Rawrf." Sirius stated, not amused. The boy sat up and eyed him intently

"Is this a trick? If so, Dad, no fair. I want to turn." Padfoots ears perched. That is what the man felt. Od a boy could turn at the age of nine. He wondered if he was a mutant. There was no more time to think as a huge wave came their way. "What?" Splash!" Both were instantly soaked.

"Hah got you padfoot!" Aeri laughed until she saw a boy soaked as well.

"Wow what an impact." George admired.

"Oops, sorry." The two swam over." Fen shrugged for a moment and then gazed intently at the girl. She felt familiar and had almost the same scent as her father. Was this seriously one of the man's tricks."

"No worries, felt good." The wolf boy would play for now.

"I see you met Snuffles."

"Hah, what kind of name is that?"

"Har, har you little twerp."

"I'm a menace, not a twerp."

"You understood him?" Aeri asked, confused."

"Um, understood what?" Aeri looked around.

"What school are you from? I don't recognize you."

'I'm home schooled. On Vacation while my father works."

"Oh, well you should check out the fashion competition. I could always use more extras." Aeri grinned

"Their team is letting her be the team designer."

"No, thanks once you see a few you see them all. Been raised around it. And what are they thinking letting a youngling be in charge."

"Hey, Aeri's really good and you don't look much older." George frowned.

"I don't think she lacks skill, just there are a lot of more experienced people."

"Aeri is very gifted."

"If you say so." Fenrir sat up and looked to the two for the first time."

"Huh, how long are we going to continue with this game?" His eyes suspicious eyes trained on Aeri."

"What game?"

"I smell you. You try to mask it with girl perfume, but it does not trick my nose enough. I see the glimmer.?"

"Glimmer."

"Oh come on, it's so obvious" Aeri paled a bit.

"Who are you."

"Nice try Dad, you know who I am, but be careful. Remember, the last time you turned into a woman." He laughed as he patted the girls head." Everyone looked confused.

'But I am a girl, but you really see a glimmer?" George grew curious about Aeri's question.

"Like magic?" Fenrir stopped laughing and gazed at the two. They both seemed truly confused and so did the dog.

"Um oops.. Are you truly not father trying to mess with my head?"

"I would have to be a man for that."

"Weird."

"There you are. Thought your father said to be at dinner before six?" A woman came from behind.'

"But, miss Hes."

"And just look at you completely soaked. Such a Mogli I swear. Come on dear say goodbye to your friends."

"Eh sorry. See you guys around."

"Od kid, don't you think."


"Yeah but somehow familiar." Aerie stated.

"Speaking of dinner, we should probably go meet up with lover boy." Sirius teased

The group settled in the room, waiting for the speaker. Tonks had Joined Remus along with the young adult's cousin. She was glad, he deserved someone caring. Now they just needed to get Sirius, a girl or guy, whatever preference. It seemed he kind of went both ways at times.

"Lots of contestants."Azi said, making Aeri nod before viewing the room. She stooped when spotting the strange boy from the pool. "Huh thought he wasn't going come."

"Who?" Tod asked

"Fenrir. The boy standing by Rolan Ikol." Aeri paled seeing she was in a room with her famous role model."

"Oh, that's his kid. I would stay away. He is a bit of a prat. Especially when he thinks someone is trying to schmooze him."

"Well if he's the son of someone famous, then he's right to be conscious. I could see why it could turn him into one. Afraid of being used."

"Oh right, bet your use to it." Tod stated.

"Yeah. Well challenge accepted; we're going to befriend him George."

"Agreed."

'Befriend who?" Remus asked as he came over."

'Fenrir."

"His Father is Rolan Ikol. Guard is way up. We are going to show him there are good people out there. Want to go meet him?" Remus studied the boy. Something was strange about him and not only that, but his father as well. He turned to Tonks.

"There's something I got to do. Want to take a walk after kids are put to bed?"

"Sure."

"Well let's go say hi, Sprite?"

"Yes" She and George took his hands and walked over."

"Sorry this area is reserved." A few bodyguards stopped their paths.

"It's okay Fenrir knows us."

"Right, kid.."

But It is true. Fenrir." Aeri waved, getting the attention of the boy and his father.

"Remember us, from the pool?" The boy frowned.

"You know them?" Rolan asked, eyeing the kids

"Yeah, they splashed me, in the process of trying to get her service dog wet."

"Was she nice?"

"I guess, but now she sees I'm here probably just wants something."

"I don't know if that smile seems sincere."

"She's a contestant." Fenrir crossed his arms." Rolan patted his shoulders, before walking over.

"Sorry, like my bodyguards said. This is a reserved space. You'll have a chance to meet me more during the contest days." Aeri eyed the man, for the first time. Rolan Ikol was a wizard of had a way to disguise himself. It was magic. Not just any though. Aeri felt the room grow cold and the pit of her stomach sank.

"Aeri you ok?" George asked, she did not reply, just stared.

"They just want to chat with the boy, Arie said the two met him at the pool and hit it off"

"Huh, Fenrir doesn't really see it that way at the moment." Rolan eyed Lupin. The man was wearing a disguise. He frowned. So was the girl. That was odd.

"But that's all Aeri was trying to do, being nice." George protested.

"Aeri, Pretty name. If I ever had another girl, that's what I would have named her." He smiled while gazing at the child. When his eyes laid on her, she quickly ducked behind Remus."

"Hey, no reason to hide, I'm not harmful unless someone is trying to mess with me or my son he winked." Aeri felt as if someone had jabbed her in the stomach. "Then its prank galore."

"Same in my family." Remus let out a small chuckle. "Hey, thought he was one of your big role models. Don't you at least want to say hi?" Rolan studied the group. Yes, the two were disguised, but he sensed no hate or danger.

"Heard you were in the competition. What are they having you do?" At that point Fenrir looked over, smelling distress. It was Aeri, she seemed nervous, maybe afraid or overwhelmed. She wanted out of the room, now. No needed to be. It was as if being closer his father set stress and not the normal kind of stress.

"Designing." Remus answered when she did not.

"Wow, impressive. I cannot wait to see. Do you have any drawing I can look at?" Rolan asked seeing maybe they were being genuine."

"Uncle Remus.. I want to go."

"You mean like sit? We can do that."

"No, I mean leave this room."

"Remus?" Loki Questioned. It sounded so familiar and so did Aeri, but from where?

"Heh, honey. We have to listen to the orientation."

"No." Aeri began to shake. Realizing this, Remus turned to the girl.

"Are you ok." He knelt. Aeri's face went pale and could hardly hold it together. How could he just be there like that and not even realize who she was. How could he have just moved on or was his mind warped like Thor's had been.

"No."

"Travels can do that. It's alright. They're just going over the task for tomorrow. It will be to prove designing sketches and the team to defend it.

"I'm good at that, but I want to leave for now. I want Mommy. Mommy needs to be here. You.." Teras swelled. " wah!" Aeri took off out of the room crying, leaving the adults confused.

"Aeri?" Remus ran after her.

"That was odd."

"Dad she seemed really stressed out. Did I do that? And why were they disguised?"

"No and maybe some people are after her, just like me. I could feel they had no intention of harming us." The man looked down in thought and saw something on the floor. "Huh, poor girl dropped her sketchpad." He saw a start picture fall as he picked it up. It was a sketch of a woman baby and Loki. "What the?"

"And why does she smell like you?"

"She does? Hmm." The man studied the picture more. It was good and delicate. This drawing was incredibly detailed, Cared for. That was very odd. Nobody liked Loki, himself so why had this child idolized him so much and why place him instead of a father. He then opened the sketchbook to put the picture back in. The designs caught the man by surprise. It was of Asgardian designs for the most part. There were also magical robes, things an eight-year-old would imagine and even some modern time. She was a talented girl indeed. As he placed it in, he found some writing on the back.

"To Daddy, today I turned five. Momma says I should write special things down that you would love to know and be proud of.

Today we learned how to ride a bike. Zen Dudley and Luna. Momma recorded it.

It has been A couple months but there is only so much of this piece. I got more in my journal. We started kindergarten a few days ago. Still our teacher from Pre-K which we love, But I wanted to write something you would be proud of. I stood up for a boy being picked on during quidditch. My broom broke in the process and accidentally smacked Sirius. He has got a big welt. I feel bad but says he is ok. I caught the ball; however, we got a bit disciplined for not going to an adult though. Extra volunteer hours in the gardens. Not the worst. Uncle Thor says that is lenient from the type's you guys got. I love the gardens any ways, jokes on them. Best thing though. Momma told me about your Johton side."

"What? Who would know that it's never been in the news?" Loki continued reading.

"Guess what I am too! I turned blue and used my powers for good. We got a special dinner!

It is almost the end of the school year. I got all A's have won a modeling contest, doing good in extracurricular activities and we won the Quidditch tournament!"

"What the heck is quidditch?"

"I'm six now. Momma and I set up a garden for all of us to enjoy. I really miss you. We all do. Momma, Uncle Thor and your sister Angela most of all. Please come home soon. There were many things on the list of all the things she had done. Fun time with the avengers, much mischief. A few battles here and there. Either this girl had a highly active imagination that needed to be addressed or a very fulfilling eight years of life. I'm almost eight. In a few months I get to go to a fashion contest. I'm so excited…

Daddy today was really scary. It started out good. I found someone and we received a special mark. They are staying with us now, but something else happened. My heart is still racing, and I still want to cry. Peter Pettigrew found us. One who was supposed to be your friends but is a big mean traitor. He tried to take me and kill Zen. Daddy, I froze, was so afraid. Thank goodness Percy was there. We are ok now, but I miss you so much. He or Dumbledore hasn't gotten to you right?" Loki felt a stab in his stomach. No way this had been made up. It was too real. Someone had terrorized this girl. His. his daughter. He.. He would smite them.

"Daughter? But how?" He then read the rest of it.

"Father, I'm going to chase my dreams today. We are going to a big fashion contest. I Hope I get to meet Rolan Ikol too. Did you know Ikol Spelled backwards is Loki. Your name. Is that you being funny?" Loki placed a hand on the wall to keep from collapsing.

"Father, what's wrong."

"Nothing, just not feeling the best." The man looked up to see the speakers had finished giving instructions and people were leaving. "Come on its bedtime."

"What? No. can't I stay up. I'm old enough to have a later bedtime." At this the boy yawned.

"Yeah right, pup." He picked up the wolf boy and brought him to the room. He was asleep before they had even reached the bed. "There." He took off Finrirs shoes and pulled the covers over him. "Do you have another sister?" He sighed and sat on a chair. It had been six and a half years.


Flash Back

Loki viewed the news. It was the ending of Thanos. One that had terrorized the whole universe, worst of all him. He did not really care about others before that. The years previous he had come to terms trying to take over this planet had been futile and Asgard had become toast somehow. He was no match to take on the avengers but knew of other ways to torment their lives without ever having to speak or reveal who he was. The man had been a prince and trained in many skills. One most important fashion. Oh how funny it would be for Stark to wear something Rolan Ikol had made only to find out at some point it had been made by an enemy. A mischievous surprise to all. Including any children, they had would be influenced by him.

"Although I could try to go stomp Thanos a bit too in disguise." Then Tony ended up with the Stones. "Oh you fool don't do it. You, stupid brave fool. If anyone is going to kill you, it's me. That will obliterate you! Snap!" Loki's eyes widened as all the enemies were killed and a loud rumble filled the world. Then nothing. The drones watching the battle to show coverage crashed. Couldn't fly back up, but could only see the avengers feet. A moment later there was a large glow. After it disappeared two men were running away with something in their hands and Tony was up without a scratch. "No way. How it that possible." He had to find out.

"Dadda!"` Loki turned to see A boy maybe sound two or three, being carried by a bald woman in some kind of gi. His heart dropped.

"Fenrir?"

"Dada! Dada! Dada!" The boy giggled and ran to the man once put down

"Fenrir?" He hugged the young boy. "How! Last time I had seen you we were putting you to bed. The. She.. the witch took you!" Tears streamed and shook as he held his sun tight. "And who are you? What were you doing with him?"

"The worlds have collided Loki, Son of Asgard and Johton. Bringing new chances and to right things that have been wronged in this universe and vice versa. Your son was another who was given as second chance. I found him before the witch could snatch him again.

"Collided. You mean the Avengers had changed things?"

"Yes, they and others. Thanks to them Fenrir lives among your other children. I am gonna go try to find them."

"They are alive too?"

"Indeed. It might take some time though. As for now, you have three choices. Continue your brooding ways and try to stupidly somehow take over the world with an iron fist."

"Gave that up a while ago."

"Good then the second choice. Raise the boy and change your ways. Third, I can give him to a temple where he will be raised." Loki protectively picked the boy up.

"Over my dead body."

"Good answer." The woman looked as if she heard someone. "I have to go, but I'll be back. The Ancient One never did return. He wished she did with the others, but he had Fenrir to look after now and had to be a father/ mother to the child. No longer did the man have those kinds of contacts. Therefore, Loki posed himself as the upcoming lead fashion. Years later He was the most famous in the world. Even laughed when Tony started to where his designs and so did the girl. "Take that Stark." He laughed.

"Dad, you're talking to the tv again." A six-year-old Fenrir stated.

"Sorry. Just laughing at something funny. Someday I might let you in on it."

"Sure."

"Now that you're done with your nap lets go to the woods."

"Yay, can I go in wolf form."

"I didn't buy mass amounts of land not to."

End of flash back

Aeri, but I don't remember a child of that name." He looked at the picture again. "But why do I feel I have been missing you for years. Had memories been altered?" The man frowned and sat on the floor. He had to do something he had only been shown, never attempted. Never needed to before. Mother help me with my past please."

"You finally called for me my darling son." He opened to see Frigga in their old training room where she had taught him. He was now in a sixteen-year-old body.

"Mother?!" He wanted to this time. Wanted to hug her right there and then. "You did it again didn't you. I told you if you pretended too long and went around the school your body would become that age again and you would be stuck."

"What?"

"Not that I blame you. That Lily Potter is a very pretty girl and your soul mate. Still have not told your fathers, have you?"

"Fathers as in plural?"

"Of course, or has someone done a forgetting spell?" Her eyes watched.

"I have no clue of what you talk about and what soul mate."

"So, you're that Loki. Finally found me have you" Frigga smiled and bent down

"Hey, there is only one of me."

"It used to be that way before the collision, but now you are two in one body, just like all others who existed in this universe."

"The collision." The man frowned and then felt his heart jump with hope."

"Mother, does this mean you are alive?" The woman went quiet.

"In a way yes, I was still alive where Aeri and your forgotten side comes from, but was not in this world. I am a spirit of sorts just like Lily and your sister Angela.

"Who is Angela?" Friga smiled.

"Your sister in our world who we thought had been lost until you and your brother Thor found her in the tenth realm."

"The forbidden realm?"

"Yes, you mischievous devils."

"Do you speak to and have seen Arie.?

"No, someone has locked us up. It is why at first I thought you were just another version in my head for a bit."

"Where are you being held? I can get you out."

"No, you have Fenrir and must find your other children. Aeri is so close. Do not lose her again."

"How did you know it was Aeri?" Frigga pointed to the projection.

"The other you is urging for a merge. One of both this world and of his. To share one body, one mind. Become one. It is the only way to survive the true end game and make your children victorious."

"But what of Fenrir. He can't lose a father so early in life."

"Loki you will still be there, but the boy was also your doppelgangers who met the same fate a hundred years ago."

"I see, then he deserves to be with him as well, but what happens to both of us?"

"You become one and finally fill that void felt since the collision. Aeri gets a father again and Fenrir gets a lot of siblings. Now close your eyes quickly. He'll be back any moment"

"Who?" Frigga touched his forehead and with a flash several memories flooded in and with a gasp found himself back in Fenrir's room. "Aeri!" His eyes drifted once more.


Aerie's room

"A calmer now?" Sirius held Aerie and helped the girl drink some water."

"I need to tell mommy. We need to tell mom." She repeated once again but now was a lot calmer."

"Honey sleep doesn't work that way. You must be calm, not all anxious. Plus, we don't even know what you're going on about."

"Take a deep breath." Remus encouraged. "Then you might be able to explain things."

"But mommy."

"Lily is teaching class now you can see her in the dream world in a few hours. First you need to tell your guardians. Are you sensing danger? If so, we need to leave." Sirius said calmly.

"No danger, but mommy needs to know and I.. I can't meet him by myself... What if he is disappointed? What if he doesn't want me. Fenrir seems a bit older. What if in this world he had a son instead of me. What if he doesn't want to be in my life and never did?"

"Ok, Arie breath. In and then out. In and out. Good now take a little chocolate." Remus handed her the bar. "Thatta girl. "Now slowly explain. We are very confused.

"I think Rolan Ikol is.. Is my father." Their faces saddened. Rolan had been the girl's role model. and somewhat similar build as they remembered. Had she truly come here to see. Did it get in the girl's head Rolan could have been Loki."

"Oh, Sprite.." Sirius hugged her." "I don't.."

"He is. Uncle Sirius, what is Ikol spelled backwards. He was using Asgardian magic to disguise himself." The men shared glances. It was rather strange. "Fenrir was strange too. Acted a bit like Zen did he not."

"Talked to me like a king, Had the fight the urge to bow." Sirius commented.

"King of the wolves."

"It's how I felt around him too." Remus thought.

"Which is why we have to talk to Moma. Maybe Moma can wake them up. Maybe she can make him remember and then he might want me too."

"Little Aeri, if this is your father then of course he will want you. Thor did not remember till he was awakened. Same will be with him if this is Loki." Remus encouraged.

"So, we go tell mommy?"

"No, that might be a bad idea." Sirius said sadly.

"Why?"

"Yeah shouldn't she know?" George spoke up.

"Aeri, what are you feeling right now?" Remus asked

"Nervous, but excited to see he's alive. I want him back. Back in our lives. I want Fenrir as another brother."

"Your hopes are high. You feel joy now, you will do anything to get him back. You do not have any kind of guard up. What happens if this is not Loki? As hard as it is to make you think of this kind of outcome. What happens now if this is not your father?"

"I would be really sad and disappointed."

"You might be Loki's child, but Lily is his soul mate. You know how hard it is for her too, don't you?" Remus asked, trying to help her think it over.

"Mother tries to hide it, but I've caught her crying before. Sometimes she gets sadder than me."

"Now that you know George, how would you feel if he was ripped away."

"We've known each other for a month, but if I lost you George half of me would be gone. Is that how Mom feels? That Is so sad, Uncle Remus."

"Then what would happen if someone said they found George, but it wasn't really him."

"Devastated, Uncle Sirius, but we're not supposed to keep secrets or lie. What if she asks."

"Say you think you might have met someone from long ago, but not sure if they remember you." Sirius suggested."

"Until we know for sure let us uncles handle it. You trust us right."

"Your goofballs, but I know you'd never allow us to be hurt."

"So, does that mean you'll give us a few days?" Sirius asked.

"Yes." She hugged them warmly. An hour passed by and the two younger children were sound asleep.

"What a weird world." Sirius poured himself a drink

"Indeed. We spend years looking for a man who had been right under our noses." He surveyed his clothes to see the brand name. "Typical Loki. He better have amnesia or I'll ring his neck for putting Aeri through this."

"More than likely so, I mean we were." Lupin gazed to the clock.

"Crap."

"Go, better not stand up a lady such as that. Remarkably interesting and beautiful."

"That she is, but not after what Aeri had just gone through."

"Arie will thump you in the head and drag you down herself if she was awake. Now go meet up with Tonks or I shall torment you with pranks for a year." Remus resigned at his friend's threat and walked out." Good luck old Chap."

Remus was rather grateful to have his friends who accepted him for who he was and encouraged him to get out there. His courage had gone up these last few years as well thanks to them and the world he had been introduced to. The school had been good for the man to. Had found a couple girls while there who he dated and what not, even accepted him as a werewolf, but was not ready for all that came with his side. The woman he found would have to accept all his life. Including the wild runts.


The man walked into the bar hoping it was not too late. To his relief Tonks sat at a table with a drink in hand. "Thank goodness your still here. Forgive me for being late." Tonks looked up, a bit surprised.

"I figured I would give you a bit more time, seeing what happened earlier. Kind of surprised you showed up at all. Is Aeri alright?" Remus nodded with a soft smile." That was a good start. Concern about one of the pack was a check.

"Yes, she's settled, and her other uncle is watching over the younglings as they sleep."

"Pressure over meeting her role model?"

"Something like that." The woman could see there was more to it yet did not push. "My family comes with some weird-chaotic lives.

"I like chaos. Can't tell you how many times I got detention for causing it." The woman smirked. He raised an eyebrow as going into thought. Tonks went to take a sip of her drink, but Tonks being Tonks it slipped and spilled on her blouse. "Oh, bloody hell. Of all the times to be such a clutz." Remus rose to hand her a napkin.

"Thanks. Oh, I'm so embarrassed."

"Don't be. I live in a house with several kids, rowdy adults who somehow still manage to party all the time, Pranks flying everywhere, arrows shot. Spills are just part of our day." The man helped clean her shoulders, which made the woman blush.

"It sounds amazing." His hand slightly touched the young woman's arm. Immediately both felt a pleasant spark. Eyes locked on to each other. "what was that?" It was Remus's turn to blush.

"Ancient magic. Od though. Does not usually happen to regular humans."

"I'm not regular, neither are you."

"No, I'm not. Tonk's I do not want to lie. Not to you. What I have to say though is entirely confidential. My life, everything. Should you choose to come into this kind of life. There will be changes. Certain things will have to be accepted. Your life could one day come into danger." Tonk's put a finger to his lips.

"Not here you dutz." Tonks smirked. She then took his hand then started to lead him out the door. "Eek." She then tripped. Remus gave a light chuckle. Frigga must be looking down at him somewhere. She was perfect.


Zen's Vacation

"Can't we just teleport, Uncle Tony." Zen pleaded as they got into the vehicle. "I really don't like cars."

"It's not any regular car Kid. It's a vehicle from S.H.I.E.L.D. One of the most protected vehicles. Besides, I need to catch up with my buddy who decided to play dead for years." Phill shrugged.

"Wasn't entirely my fault you know."

"There was plenty of time after you recovered. As for you Zen it is time to face this fear. I know it is hard. Probably one of the hardest things you will have to do in your life for now at least. "

"Getting in the car?"

"No, facing your true fear Zen. It is part of being an Avenger."

"What if something happens? What if they know I am around? What if someone attacks us."

"Well, then I'll just have to light them up with this button." Colson showed her. "Also, sunglasses for fashion looks help you too." He handed her some.

"You'll also be able to poof us away. I can turn into Iron man. We can go on with a million different strategies, Cub. The point is you are eight now, not a little toddler. What happened back then was not your fault. You need to realize this. Besides Sebera will be with you too." Zen looked to the tiger who now was in cub form."

"I still don't know why I had to do this. Security didn't even see me with that charm."

"Because you would be cramped if you were bigger now. Besides, wouldn't it be funny to mess with some people's heads at the school?" Zen said telepathically, before turning back to Tony with a sigh.

"Besides don't you want to play with this?" He handed her a new phone.

"I thought we were too young to have one."

"It's programmed to only allow children stuff and school games but going so far on your own for two weeks is rather worrisome. I talked it over with your moms. If there is no big trouble, grades stay good and you concentrate on tasks, you may keep. Everyone got one."

"Thank you."

The ride was not too terrible. She was nervous at first, but after a while the girl was able to relax. Tony smirked as he watched the child actually nap.

"What you put in her milk?" Tony teased Phil.

"Thought about it after that candy rush you let her have, but nothing. You were right about that fear though. Poor kid. We all know what that does to a person. Is she talking to anyone about it?"

"Well, they have appointments with their teacher who's been there for them ever since pre k. Zen however tends to bottle things up Tries to push them away and takes care of other people's needs."

"I know someone else just like that." Phil smirked.

"Hey. I do not. I have everything I need. And if I want something, I buy it."

"You try to act the same as you were over ten years ago, but you've changed and for the better. I'm guess that has to do with her."

"She stays out of your documents. That was the deal. I help you with some things and she stays out of that."

"I'm sure, she'll be tag teaming with us at some point, but yes, on no radar files. We have learned. Way too dangerous, but you seemed to have tried to dodge the question." Tony frowned.

"Fine, first It was Pepper and my own daughter. Kids change you, for me the better. I met this one when my life was on the line. Was about to die. Morgan was about to grow up without a father but would know I loved her. It seemed the fates had a different set of plans in store. She came along out of nowhere. A literal different universe and saved me. Morgan still has a father, even though I embarrass the heck out of her when I can sense it is my job now." He laughed "So yes she and the others were my final caving."

"Did you adopt her then? There were rumors of Tony Stark having more kids in the news, but you never said yes or no to the reporters."

"I was ready too. In a way I have, but she found her mother. Plus Dr. Strange and Master Wong were right about here growing up somewhere safe. I still get to be Uncle Tony."

"And corrupt her."

"Eh what good is money if you can't invest into something good."

"Yeah, I shouldn't be alive, and I wasn't until that temporal thing. Some blame it on the blip, but I don't know. Can't exactly remember everything."

"Should have taken that as a sign to settle down and have a kid."

"Settle? We're not that kind who just settle down."

"Shh. Don't tell Pepper." They pulled up to the mansion. "Hey, squirt we're here."

"Wow." Phil admired."

"I have bigger." Tony Retorted as Zen yawned and rubbed her eyes.

"Cool, lots of room to play." She smiled as they pulled in. "But why does that boy look so sad? Why didn't his parents go to the check in? You're coming with me to it right." The men looked at the teen with solum faces.

"Of course. And some parents just don't understand having powers."

"That's sad."

"It is. Come on."

"Would you like to join us, Agent Colson?"

"Phil, call me Phil. I've told you that." Zen laughed.

"Agent sounds cooler" The man sighed,"

"Fine, by the way put this on." He handed her an earpiece. "It will act as a Bluetooth for your phone and a shield against those who can read minds." Tony took one too.

"Would that block me from using my own though?" Phil froze at that.

"You can read minds?"

"More communication. I guess I could, but never tried. It feels like an invasion of privacy."

"Hmm, should teach that moral to your uncle." Tony just shrugged "But you should be fine. There are those who can do that in our agency. You'll get an alert and can choose to accept them in or not."

"Good."

"Yes, but that doesn't mean you should drop your guard. You'll need the practice."

"Yes, sir."

"Alright now that our minds are secure to the check in." Zen held the baby Sebera and followed."

"So, this is how it felt when I carried you as a young cub." The tiger laid its head by her heart with a smile."

"Comfy?"

"Indeed." They reached the check in area to see some of the staff on edge as if they were ready for action. New students and teens were shuffled inside rather quickly. That was odd, the girl did not feel danger, then realized it was Tony and Phil heated eyes were targeted. She had never seen any citizens really look at him that way. They were always in ah. Of course, he didn't disguise himself normally. That ring made him look like another agent.

"What are you doing here?" A broody teenage voice came from a teen with sunglasses on. Zen would forever dub him Specs.

"Whatever it is we are not interested or need any trouble your agency brings." A teenage girl brought a hand to her head. As if trying to read his mind. Radars shook Zen's core about that one. Like a phoenix was inside, but unlike others this one was a bit dark, angry, untamed. Something held it from being released though. It made the eight-year old's stomach drop, not really knowing what to make of it.

"Ah, she's a bit smart, Tony joked until a small beep buzzed his ear." His face suddenly turned into a frown and placed Zen behind him.

"Sorry, Miss Grey that won't work." Coulson spoke up as he pointed to the device. "We'll just have to do this the old-fashioned way, Communication. We're here to drop off Agent Howlett."

"Sorry wrong age, that's another school, get lost Colson" Scott scoffed.

"That is no way to treat our guest, no matter who they are." The group turned to the one with an African accent, Zen gasped with marvel. The woman's features were soft with a nurturing feel. Her eyes calm, yet any second could turn to defend and radiant white hair. She was a storm of things. Immediately Zen felt drawn to the woman and knew if any time she felt uneasy the girl could turn for her help, Light wind picked up. "I hope however you are not here to fight."

"Of course not." Phil assured. With the wind her scent hit Zen's nose. It was familiar. One that came off the African king from time to time.

"You're Ororo." Zen smiled as she came out of Tony's protective shell and closer to the woman."

"Zen, you know her?"

"You were, T'challa's girlfriend." The woman blushed a bit as Tony whistled.

"I was.. but how did you know that?" Zen giggled. "Your scent gave it away. The king teaches us about Africa duties as a monarchy, for the day we claim our thrones. The adults gave a small laugh, but the two broody teenagers weren't so happy to hear the talk of claiming ruler over people.

"I see."

"You two need to get back together. The other woman is nice, but She' not the one. You are, I can tell. I also convinced him to drop that ban on mutants."

"I wish it were that simple little one.

"Wow, that man has some game. As my colleague. (loose statement) said before we're here to drop off my charge for the two-week summer program."

"Like Scott Stated. She is too young. We don't accept elementary students." Jean snotty replied.

"What's an elementary student?"

"What kids your age are called who go to normal American schools."

"Oh, I don't go to elementary." This made the adults snicker as Jean rolled her eyes.

"You must be Zen Khaos." Zen snickered too.

"Yes, malm."

"Yep, I bet your all sorts of trouble, just like your mother said. I can see the mischief in your eyes. You'll fit right in." Ororo stroked her face."

"But Miss Munroe she is too young. If Professor X were here, he wouldn't allow it."

He will be back tomorrow and yes; he did agree to it. The reason behind it is none of your concern. You might have been given more responsibility and a bit more authority, but you do not need to know the reason. Remember how old when you came to us as well, before saying that again." Jean gave a low growl.

"And who is this?" She knelt to Sebera. The tiger purposely had lowered the shield to make the teens intimidated and once the animal was pointed out they sure were. "It's so calm in your arms. Is that part of your powers." Zen giggled as Tony rolled his eyes.

"Careful or this place will turn into a zoo. Not Joking. Not just regular animals either." Tony grumbled as a few of his mansions had been turned into such.

"Sebera, Malm."

"I see."

"You do know what that is right? It's not staying!" Jean raised her voice, making Zen become more protective over her friend.

"He goes where I go."

"Of course, he does, Young Princess." Zen gave a sigh of relief. "The tiger stays and yes I do know what it is. Harmless too, unless danger comes to its partner."

"Thank you."

"Any thing for you, your highness. Now where is Mr. Stark I thought he was supposed to be bringing you."

"Stark as in Tony Stark? Where? Maybe I can convince him to give me an internship or a recommendation." Tony frowned at that. Normally the man would not mind and loved it when kids wanted to further their education, but Jean had been nothing but rude, especially to Zen. He was almost at the point of taking the young one and leaving. It was the teacher's kindness that gave the man hope others would be nicer.

"Yes, the Tony Stark, my Uncle who shows me love, gives those who can't afford it higher education, the billionaire who uses his money to do good in this world even to save it. The one who opens his heart to a bunch of lost children and makes sure they are treated to a very well life. The man who can't always show it outside of his family but is one of the cuddliest bears there is out there. Sorry, he had a business meeting to attend. Plus I would never allow him to give to someone who just wants to take and not earn it." Tony raised an eyebrow. The young one had been taught well.

"Hey Jean works hard, very hard." Scott defended.

"On school grades maybe, but friendship totally not. Just because I came up here with my friendly bodyguards, who might be working with S.H.I.E.L.D, you were rude. Would barely listen as to why an eight-year-old was brought here. You tried to turn us away. Then when Ororo Explains the situation, you continue to be rude. Now that you learn my connection to Tony your attitude changes. Hmm now you're calculating how nice you should be. What would this little girl like to hear? OOh a teenager friend would sound really cool to the dumb kid. Maybe show her my things. Take her to get ice cream yeah that would work. Anything to get to Tony. Sorry that is not going to happen, Sadly. I don't doubt you're smart and could go a long way, but I won't let you use my adoptive uncle that way or me." Her guardian placed a hand on the young child."

"Easy Cub take a look at your wrist." The girl furrowed her eyes but did as told and for sure the band on her wrist was red." Her face reddened but went, to take a few breaths.

"Feel better?"

"A little."

"What is that for?" Storm asked with a weary tone. She had seen power suppressors and other things the government could come up with to control and discipline. She swore if they were hurting Zen two men would be very crispy."

"Oh, Bruce and my teacher came up with it." The little one happily showed it as it went back to pink. There was no lock or anything that she saw any way that would show harm. Tony was about to explain however remembered the other students were right there. He did not want to show any kind of weakness about his charge. Nore would it be good to make the African Priestess think she had just been dropped off without family.

"Can we take this in a more private area." Storm took the hint.

"Right, let's take this to my office."

"Jean and Scott continue to check others in. Forge should be in the hall for you, Zen. He can't wait to see you."

"Yay! May I go say hi?" She turned to the disguised Tony.

"Yes, this will just be adult talk. I'll come find you before we leave." With that Zen was gone. The adults chuckled as the teens were left with not so pleased faces.


Ororo closed the door and faced the men.

"Lovely child."

"Well the village tries." Tony stated, making Colson chuckle.

"Please have a seat." She pointed at the desk chair.

"Thankyou."

"Alright." Storms face grew serious. "I am only going to ask this once. If I do not like the answer, I guarantee S.H.I.E.L.D. will have a new coming war." The men slightly grew a bit scared at the woman's threat.

"What is on that child's arm and where is Stark? Her mother said she was with him." Tony chuckled a bit.

"Let me ask you first. Do you believe in magic?" Storm raised an eyebrow but nodded. "I may have crossed it." Tony took off his ring.

"Good, because with that girl being here for two weeks no doubt craziness will hit the fan."

"A magical ring. Interesting, Mr. Stark. Interesting with the amount of tech you surround yourself with. I am rather surprised. Stark a wizard?"

"Hah, no. I just borrowed this, to not draw attention with Zen in such close quarters."

"I see. So, what's with the bracelet?"

"Eh to keep her temper in check and a safety tracker."

"You put a tracker on the kid?"

"Um, Yes for safety measures. Should the girl be in danger she cannot get out of, it alerts the Avengers, Wizard followers and the school. Were very protective, but she knows and consented.

"So, what does it do to keep her temper in check."

"Nothing harmful. When she is upset it will introduce a soft glow to warn her and to try to calm her. Next stage is the lullaby her mother would sing."

"And what happens if that does not work?" Storm frowned. Tony shrugged.

"Nothing. We treat them like children, not monsters. The girl might have a wild temper sometimes, but never enough to harm. We've taught her to control the feeling and the other side would never let that happen."

"Other side?" Tony was about to say more but remembered what the principle was here.

"That is up for her to decide what to say." Storm nodded in understanding

"Fair enough. So, this temper? Where does it come from?" Powers?"

"Again, for her to decide. We're trying to make the youngling have the best life possible, How ever, no matter how much money."

"Doesn't fix certain things. Were in a school full of them trying to live good lives to. They have trust issues, have been hurt, abandoned, you name it."

"Yeah Zen witnessed it outside. The kid was just dumped off like trash. I think she thought we might do the same for a moment."

"But you didn't. On top of that you're here talking to me. That means a lot to the girl."

"I am not her father, just the rich uncle. Not the closure."

"Yes, her mother said something about her father being taken and blames herself."

"That she does. Even tried to suppress her powers once. She got a bit sick. " Storm nodded at him.

"We have a support group. One that is nonjudgement. They talk and here other stories and show they are heard. Would you like her to attend?"

"If she wishes to. That would be great."

"Ill have forge talk her into it. So, what powers does she have?"

"Um, well mutant wise fast healing. Never seen the girl sick in her life besides that time. Animalistic traits. She has a disguise on, but skin has crystal specs and claws.." Storm gazed up at him.

"Huh well there someone to help here with that. Gets back tomorrow with the professor and his daughter. They both have them."

"Well that's good. Maybe seeing others will make her feel more human."

"Same with his daughter. What kind? Her mother said something about it but didn't really go into detail.

"Oh just three between her knuckles and defensive ones on the feet." Storm coughed a bit.

"What?"

"Um, nothing." It was Tony's turn to frown.

"That doesn't seem like a nothing."

"By chance are her claws crystal to?"

"Yes, why?"

"What is her father's name?"

"James Howlet." Storm thought to herself.

"Have you ever seen a picture or met him?"

"No, they lost everything after the blip. The only thing I know is he had claws, black hair, kinda gruff but a soft side for younglings." Storm thought with a serious face.

"Did she loose him in a car crash?" Tony hesitated.

"How did you guess that?"

"Because he has the same nightmare every single night." Storm pulled a file and showed him a picture. "Based on everything they have ever told you. Does he seem the fit." Stark gaped at the picture and then snapped it with his phone. A minute later his eyes widened. "Um yeah. Huh we have been looking for him forever. And he has been hiding here the whole time! Has he even looked for her?" Tony felt half surprised, a bit angry and confused as to why.

"The man has amnesia. Years ago. Thanks to Striker." Tony growled at that name. "So, he's here too?"

"At the mansion, hell no. There are many that would kill him on site."

"I meant on this world. Long story. One that doesn't have time to be explained right now. I have somethings to take care of and a certain Angel to calm down. "

"Tony. Do you think it wise to leave her to meet her father on her own? Our thing isn't that important."

"She not alone. The kids think they're clever, but I know they planned to use their trunk system. Parents know all. Fred stowed away and George did so with Aeri." The man laughed "But I'll be back tomorrow night when does he get back.

"Seven probably"

"Then I'll be back at six."

"Sounds good."

"Oh yeah about dinner."

"I have come up with a proper diet. Her mothers explained things." Tony nodded as he put the ring back on.

"Shh He's coming." Fred jumped back into the trunk making Forge and Kitty snicker. "Come in!

"Hey Cub, settling in alright."

"Yeah its really cool. They got a large field, a pool, game room and everything. Just like home. Forge and kitty are about to take us around."

"Spoiled runt." Zen stuck out her tongue.

"A happy spoiled runt. Everything is awesome, but have I picked up a certain smell. It's so familiar. Tony knew what she meant yet didn't know what to say. Finally, he knelt. "Well maybe someone you know stays here. I am sure you'll realize who. I got to go do things, but I'll be back for dinner tomorrow. Is that ok?"

"I think so."

"Good, Zen I don't want you to be alone. At any point here. At least until tomorrow night. Promise?"

"Others get to."

"Just trust me ok. Promise me you will not go alone."

"Fine." He patted her head.

"Good. Oh, tell the lad in the trunk if he doesn't get his homework done and study, his mom will send a howler." Stark winked as Fred opened it with a pale face.

"How did you know? "

Parents know more than you think kid. Have fun."

"How did you sneak through security any ways and stay in the trunk the whole time any ways?" Kitty asked.

"Did tony invent some kind of shrinking tech?"

"No but something like that." Zen teased

"Right now that we have the bags down, how about a tour?"

"Sounds good"

"So, as you can tell this is the girls dorm. The boys is on the other side of the stairs. We are allowed into each other's room until ten. Bedtime is 11.

"Wow that's late." Fred stated.

"What time is your regular bedtimes. 8 and 9 on weekends."

"Then I'll make sure to kick everyone out before eight. probably good to keep on your schedule."

"Momma said we can stay up a bit late since they'll be teaching or almost by the time we sleep." The two teens grew a bit confused at the statement."

"How about we play it by ear." Forge compromised.

"Deal."

"Am I going to be sleeping with Zen." The girl paled at the thought of being separated.

"Normally boys and girls are separate."

"Even if we share a special connection that requires us to stay close?" Fred asked. A bit exaggerated but also true.

"I've never slept without someone from my family." Zen said quietly.

"I'm sure if you plead your case the teachers might make an exception." Zen gave a small sigh, then caught a weird sent and looked up. What's up there?"

"Teachers and adults." Forge explained.

"Can we go up?"

"That's their space. We try not to disturb them there just like they give us our privacy."

"Hah the men in our family has a space no one dares to Enter." Fred shivered at Zen's statement. " also work areas and the room the moms go to vent." They call it book club, but.."

"You ok Zen?"

"I don't know. Getting that familiar scent."

"Like Pettigrew scent?" Fred stiffened."

"Pettigrew?" Kitty asked.

" I have a sharp nose and I don't sense danger. More of familiarity."

"Like you know them?" Kitty asked.

"I think so, maybe a long time ago."

"Are they up there?" Fred asked and the girl gave another sniff.

"No just traces."

"I'm sure you'll see them while you're here. So, this elevator is off limits except for certain classes and emergencies. Lots of dangerous things that can hurt you." Forge explained.

"What kinds of things?" Fred asked.

"Training equipment, fighting gear. A computer that can hurt your brains and a simulation room."

"Simulation?" Zen repeated.

"A training room that has many different levels and can make you feel your in the woods, beach and much more." The two kids grinned ear to ear. "Why do I like have the feeling we should have left that out."

"Because they look mischievous."

"You have no idea." Zen snickered.

"We are serous though. No going in without supervision and permission." Forge urged. Seeing this the two nodded.

"We have certain places like that in the house. We promise." Zen vowed

"Thank you." He led them down the stairs. "Here are some classrooms. "

"For school."

"Kind of, but we go to a high school. These are for extracurricular things, adapting socially and training. "They moved along two the other side. This is the common area where we can watch tv and hang out. In here is the kitchen." They walked in to see Hank in an apron and cooking hat. Zens eyes widened. "So fluffy.." Fred just nodded, making Hank turn to them. "Oh, hello kids. Beast smiled then saw the two younger ones. He froze, hoping they were scared but braced himself.

"You guys didn't say you had a blur fur ball teddy bear." The others had to hide their snickers.

"Zen it's not nice.."Forge couldn't complete the sentence as he bursted out laughing. Hank then chuckled.

"I've been called fur ball but that takes the cake." He handed her a cookie. "The name is Doctor Hank McCoy."

"Zen Howlet-Khaos and this is Fred Weasly."

"Ah yes the youngling I was told about, You though..."

"Snuck along. Couldn't let her out of my sight, I guess. Mum knows." Hank merely nodded and had been warned beforehand.

"Well welcome. Settling in ok?"

"Yes, sir this place is awesome."

"Good, were having a welcome social soon by the pool. Can I enlist your help Kitty and Forge."

"Of course," Kitty replied.

"Party? May we help too?" Zen asked.

"We are party experts." Fred grinned. Hank patted the girl's head ."Use to it. We have a big family and our chores consist of helping set the table and set up for things." Fred stated

"Well that's very thoughtful." Beast handed Zen the cookies and Fred a salad. The others grabbed other things. Once there he had the kids in charge of the balloons and other fun tasks. Some other teachers showed up soon to help and admired the cuteness, sadly Zen could not pinpoint the smell she had sniffed earlier.

"So, Zen, any idea of what we should work on for the competition?" The girl rubbed her ear it had started bothering her some as more had made their way over."

"I was thinking of a robot. Something for kids, say the size Sebera is now. Something friendly looking that they would have with them all the time. Kind of like familiars, ones that can play look after them and protect them when in need." Zen hugged Sebera at the thought crossing her mind."

"That's brilliant."

"I've worked on some blue prints. "She handed him a sketch book. "Tony made sure I calculated correctly."

"Bet he did them for you." She heard a mutter come from Jean,but ignored her.

"Huh these are great."

"Thanks, I spent hours on them. It was part of my math project."

"Very complicated math project for an eight-year-old." Kitty stated, peeking over. "I don't even understand some of these formulas."

"What are you schemers up to." Beast Asked

"Our Competition designs. Zen came up with them."

"So, you're saying you'll be using the lab a lot."

"Indeed."

"Humph well I expect you all to attend meals and activities, understand."

"You, sound like Pepper." Zen chuckled.

"Mind if I take a look at your plan."

"Zen came up with them"

"More like Stark." Jean grumbled as Hanks eyes widened.

"No, trust me I had to remind him many times it was for this and my grade." Zen frowned not sure as to why someone would blame her for such a thing.

"Wow you really did these."

"Yes."

"What kind of school has you doing these?" Kitty asked.

"Mine I guess."

"What grade are you in?" The girl shrugged.

"We don't really go by grades. Learn too fast for regular school. So, it was either put us in the study room or the Adventurers Program."

"Right." Jean scoffed

"Us? like you and Fred." Kitty asked.

"Fred and his siblings just entered a few months ago, but my siblings and I have been in it since three years old."

"It's really cool. They offer lots of things, including field trips and career paths."

"Are your siblings as smart?" (Kitty) Zen shrugged.

"Our parents don't compare our smarts. We have our own likes, hobbies and skills and we do not hold it against each other. We use teamwork when a problem needs to be solved. I'm Good with tech, tracking and animals."

"I'm a schemer and the business type."

"I'll have to remember that" Hank commented

"Where are you two from? Your accents are Different." Kurt asked. The two looked at each other. Fred took Zen's hand.

"Around." Fred stated. Hank picked up the tone. One he did not like coming from younglings.

"Not much of an answer." Jean spoke up. "Everyone is from somewhere. He meant your country. Which can't be the same place. I mean yours is what British and yours a mix of a lot of things."

"Jean it's ok. They don't have too.." Kurt tried to say but was cut off.

"No don't you see. There's something up with these two. Dropped off by shield and how weird they act."

"Hey, you shout out weird smart things too." Kitty defended.

"And children, maybe they were taught not to give information of where they are from so freely. You know the kind of people that are out there." Kurt gave an apologetic look to the kids. Zen nodded, but gazed at Jean again. Why did the teen have it out for her and why did the Phoenix inside feel rage as if wanting to peck Jean's eyes out?"

"Yes, their parents are strict when it comes to their safety and for good reason." Forge acknowledged.

"Wait who's come after you?" Kitty concluded by the way it was implied.

"Let see the old fart dumbles, the rat, the Avenger's enemies from time to time, my Uncle and Striker." Many gasped at the last one and made an inner vow to protect them.

"Why would he want you." Rouge growled, that man caused her favorite teacher nightmares every night.

"Momma says my powers." Zen's lips then quivered "He and my uncle took my Daddy." The X-men stiffened as if ready to spring into action.

"I'm sure he's ok little one." Ororo came over.

"I hope so."

"When?" Kitty asked.

"I.."

"Let us not speak of this now. It's upsetting the poor child." Storm then turned to the girl.

"Oh, Zen. I'm sorry." Kitty stated

"Don't be. It happened a while ago. I am getting tired. Can Fred stay in our room?"

"That bond of yours, right?" Storm winked." Alright. Just make sure you get sleep. Training comes early."

"Eh we always go to sleep on time. The dream world is awesome."

"Dream world?" Zen's mood grew a bit happier as Fred grinned.

"A place we go to at night when sleeping."

"You and Fred can communicate when sleeping."

"Doctor Strange describes it as astrial projection. I've been doing it sense two years old."

"And She showed me a few weeks ago. Perfect place for planning."

"So, you can show other people how?" Dr. Mckoy asked. Zen nodded. "Interesting, perhaps we can go more into detail at some point?" Zen thought for a moment. "I'll ask if it is ok. It is not just my world."

"I respect that." Zen bowed at him.

"Kitty will you take them back to bed." The teenager took the youngling's hand.

"Yes malm. Kind of tired myself." Zen bowed to the group and followed.


"Are you two gunna have enough room. "Zen thought for a moment.

"Well if it's just Fred, Sebera and I. Probably, but that would mean the others would have to stay in the compartment."

"Compartment? Zen did you put animals in your trunk."

"Eh it's bigger than you think. Plus, I didn't want them to be lonely."

"Huh?" Zen turned to Fred and grinned. It was time to blow Kitty's mind. Showing a mutant magical things was not against the law. They would just chop it up to powers." The child walked over and popped it open. Come on in." Zen opened it and easily walked down."

"I don't think it's going to fit us all." Kitty lightly laughed until she looked down. Steps, there were steps. She hesitantly walked down. It was as big as a bedroom and filled with different animals. "What on earth!" The kids laughed.

"Welcome to my mini habitat."

"There are birds cat, dogs.. what is that?" Kitty came up to something resembling a tiny platypus.

"That is a Niffler." Fred chuckled.

"Ah, your so cute. Can I hold it?" Zen pulled out a shiny bracelet and handed it to Kitty."

"Jingle that in front of him." Kitty did so as told. It studied the bracelet then her.

"For me? Please oh please I want to play with it. My I hold it. So Shiny.

" Huh?" Kitty looked around." Who said that?" Zen tilted her head.

"You heard him."

"Yeah I heard the noise."

"Cool."

"Kitty this is Scrooge Mcduck."

"Nice to meet you my new human. I like coins, Jewels and anything shiny. I like playing games to. Find shiny objects and put them in a stash." The child gave a somewhat sad but happy smile at the same time.

"Kitty have you ever heard of a familiar."

"Like magical ones. I've read about them tin stories."

"Well they are real. I kind of help out a reserve and tend to some animals who were injured or seeking a home."

"You're a witch, aren't you?" Kitty asked."

"Um.."

"I'm a squib. Come from a line of them. Not powerful enough unlike my cousins." Kitty sighed.

"No, you just can't use a wand."

"All I can do is phase through walls."

"No, you could do more, you just haven't been taught. I'm not even good with a wand, unlike two of my sisters, but that is a discussion for another time. Right now. He is your companion, and you are his."

"You are my new friend."

"Nice to meet you scrooge." She laughed and hugged the niffler.

"Alright all who want to come sleep with us, to the bed." They walked back up.

"Kitty may I transform the room." Fred smirked, knowing what Zen was asking to do

"What do you mean?" The two kids spread their hands and imagined a familiar room. The beds disappeared and one huge circular bed appeared in the middle. It was Asian style. More towards the ground then up. Looked and felt very soft. The dressers formed to the style and cushions appeared everywhere. Drapes hung to keep it shaded for nighttime and the ceiling turned into stars." Kity gasped unable to speak.

"If you don't like it we can always change it back."

"No, keep it. Keep it!"

"Come on scrooge nighttime."

The two laughed and joined her."

"Will you tell us a bedtime story." Kitty thought for a moment.

"Well you kids have heard of duck tales. Ever seen the movie?"

"Millions of times."

"Want to hear it again?"

"Yes!"

Well that's all for now folk. I hope to get the next one out much faster. I've been rather busy and my pc crapped out. There adventures shall start in the next chapter, along with Luna's and Dudley's. If there is anything you would like in the story lines, let me know. Don't forget to favorite and review.