X-Men

Prologue 2: Mutant Academy

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The X-Men Mutant Academy is a powerful team of young mutants in training.

The strikingly beautiful Kitty Pryde, also called Shadowcat, along with her pet dragon, Lockheed, leads them. Kitty has the power to pass through solid objects as if they weren't even there. This power can also expand itself to phase other objects, or even other people, along with her.

Her second-in-command is the lighthearted Bobby Drake, or Iceman. He, as his name implies, has the power to control the cold. He can survive extreme temperatures, cast ice with a wave of his hand, and create ice objects with but a thought.

Bobby is said to have a slight relationship with the mysterious Marie, code-named Rogue. She is cursed to never come in physical contact with anyone, lest she steal his or her life force, memories and abilities included. And if used on another mutant, she also gains their powers. In using her powers, however, she risks killing whom she uses it on.

Kitty also has a significant other in Russian, Peter Rasputin, also called Colossus. With the ability to transform himself into living metal, upping his strength and endurance, he is the muscle of the team.

Next in rank is southerner, Sam Guthrie. His kinetically charged powers enable him to fly like a human cannonball. In fact, Cannonball is his X-Men code-name. While using his powers, he is protected from harm by a kinetic force field.

Sam's sister is also on this team of mutants. Known by most as Husk, Paige Guthrie has the power to shed her skin, revealing a new, enhanced version of herself. After a while, however, her skin sheds yet again, revealing her true self.

Paige is often seen hanging out with the young Asian, Jubilation Lee, or Jubilee. She has the power to shoot explosions or fireworks as she refers to them, out of the tips of her fingers. These fireworks can be used for varying effects, such as dazzling light and explosive concussions.

Finally, we have Warren Worthington III, or Angel. Like his namesake, he sprouts wings out of his back and is a master at aerial combat. He prefers the use of twin adamantium daggers as his weapon of choice.

None of this team's members have yet to fully develop their powers because they are still so young. Who knows, some may even graduate into the X-Men or Underground in time. But for now, they remain in the Mutant Academy.