Basement of the X-Mansion

"What a disaster" stated Scott as he took a seat outside of the infirmary where he had just dropped of an unconscious Logan. Jean and Ororo had gotten the children to their rooms and found a place for Jubilee to sleep for the night. They had brought the two of them to the Charles Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, a very prestigious private school on the outside and a safe haven for young mutants to learn to control their powers and exist in coexistence with regular humans on the inside.

Charles came from around the corner "What happened?" he asked as Scott stood up.

Scott shrugged "Not really sure, one minute we are getting ready to leave and the next all hell is breaking loose. Jean read the mind of the guy that Hank is looking at, called him Logan, said he was trying to help a girl and that we needed to try and help." Scott explained getting silent nods from Charles. "How is the news reporting the story?"

Charles sighed "How it usually does unfortunately…the media is stirring up fears regarding another attack by the Brotherhood on civilians. There were a few minor injuries but nothing serious although the officer that Ororo had to take down is not painting a very good picture."

Scott nodded as Hank McCoy joined them in the hall, McCoy was one of the smartest men on the planet and he was also covered in thick blue fur that had earned him the nickname Beast. "He is stable and based on everything I see perfectly healthy" he said getting a stunned look from Scott.

"I watched him take a grenade at point blank" Scott said as Hank nodded.

"Yes, that is the incredible part as I was taking blood samples and the usual tests I found that our new friend in there has an incredible ability to heal. I will perform a few more tests with the samples I have detected and I'll look over the scans closely, I'll know more in the morning" explained Hank getting an approving nod Scott.

"Thank you, Hank, try and get some sleep…and don't forget about our guest in the morning" advised Charles, Hank had been there from the beginning when Charles first opened the school and was one of its professors.

Hank nodded "Get some rest Gentlemen. I gave him a sedative so that he rests through the night, no need to worry about him tonight" he explained as he walked off.

X-Mansion

Jubilee looked around as Ororo brought her some pajamas to change into, "Don't worry we have plenty of clothes for you to wear" she said as Jubilee removed her jacket and went into the bathroom to change. Ororo looked at the jacket and spotted the blood "Are you hurt?" she asked holding up the jacket.

Jubilee walked out with the pajamas on and looked at the jacket "No, some men attacked me at a bar. That guy from the mall protected me" she explained getting a nod from Ororo who took the clothes.

"We'll get these washed up for you, and we'll talk about what's next in the morning" explained Ororo as Jubilee crawled into the bed, clearly uncomfortable. "Anything you want to know before I leave you for the night?"

Jubilee had more questions than she could wrap her head around but only one seemed to matter at that moment "Why me?" she asked getting a sigh from Ororo who put Jubilee's clothes down and kneeled next to the bed.

"First things first, there is no real rhyme or reason why it happened all that matters is that it did and now you have to figure out how to live with it. People have all sorts of reactions to getting abilities, some panic and hide, others get angry lash out. This place is a school that is meant to show young mutants how to control their abilities and live with everyone mutant and human alike" answered Ororo almost laughing at how similar the speech was to one that Xavier had given her as a child. Jubilee nodded as she laid on the bed and Ororo helped tuck her in. "How well do you know that man that we brought with us?" she asked as she was curious especially as Scott had brought him unconscious and bleeding and within five minutes of getting on the road his wounds healed on their own.

Jubilee shook her head "I don't know him. I was about to get attacked when he stepped in, he must have followed me from the bar to the mall where he saved me from that crazy frog guy" she replied getting a small chuckle from Ororo.

"That mutant is named Toad and he is with the Brotherhood of Mutants who we are pretty sure were trying to recruit you" Ororo explained thinking back to how many mutants Magneto's people had beaten them to.

"Why me? I don't have anything that special outside of the uncontrollable energy that comes out of my hands" remarked Jubilee as she got more comfortable.

Ororo was about to speak when the door opened and Professor Xavier entered the room "Magneto believes that humans are all intolerant and will do whatever it takes to destroy the mutant race. He believes that in order to survive…mutants must stand together against humanity until victory is achieved. For Magneto, victory is domination. Here, at this school we seek to live side by side regular humans and walk into the future hand in hand." Charles got right next to the bed "Welcome Jubilee, I would like for you to join us here for a few weeks so we can make sure your powers are under control. If you wish to leave after that I won't stop you but I want to at least make sure that you can walk around in public without it looking like the Fourth of July" explained Charles getting a quick laugh from Jubilee who nodded.

"Thanks for the help" she remarked as she got a nod from Charles who led Ororo out of the room. Jubilee closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Jean and Scott's Room

Scott opened the door to his shared room and found Jean already in her pajamas ready for bed "What a night" she remarked as he took a seat in a chair after closing the door and started to change for bed. The two had been together so long that they often were able to speak to each other without actually saying words. Jean could tell that Scott was tense "Worried about the guy we brought from the mall?"

Scott nodded "The guy was going toe to toe with Sabretooth and walked away with no actual damage. I just don't have a good feeling about him" he explained as Jean listened.

She sighed "When I read his mind for that brief moment in the mall all I could see was worry for that girl Jubilee. He didn't even know her name but he made the choice to protect her. If he can make that choice than I think we should be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt." Jean laid down as Scott thought, "Besides he's kind of cute" she remarked causing Scott to turn and stare at her with his mouth open. Jean laughed as Scott fell back into bed with her.