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The ride back to the Institute was a long and quiet one. Kara-ti sat in the back with Ororo, and Logan and Xavier sat in the front. Xavier spoke the first words of their ride when they neared the mansion. "This is your new home, Kara-ti," he said, pointing to the huge building rising from the trees. Kara-ti looked out the window, watching the Institute rising like a giant awoken from it's deep slumber. The atmosphere around the mansion was quiet, as if waiting for their arrival. Kara-ti walked from the car, up the white washed steps to the giant wooden doors. She felt like an intruder, and seemed to wait for permission to enter. Ororo opened the door for her, and glancing at Ororo, Kara-ti walked in cautiously. Ororo watched her make hardly any noise as she inspected the hallway, turning in circles, trying to catch every detail she could. Ororo smiled lopsidedly, and followed her into the hallway.
"Wow. You must make a lot of money to afford all of this." Kara-ti wasn't used to all of this grandeur. So many exquisite items placed here and there. Kara-ti walked to each one, eyes wide in wonder. Xavier and Logan came through the door, and watched her, amused. Xavier cleared his throat, and Kara-ti jumped. She grinned sheepishly, and turned her attention back to them. "I hope you will find your accommodations to your liking. If you will please follow Logan, he will show you to your room," He said. "I must attend to some very pressing matters. Please excuse me." He rolled away to another section of the house. Kara-ti turned to follow Logan up the staircase. They walked in silence, not quite knowing what to say. "My grandmother told me I was to be attending the Institute with a few other students. Where are they?" Kara-ti asked. Logan glanced back to look at her face. "The others are at school. They should be home around three." He answered. They again walked in silence, but it was only broken once they reached Kara-ti's room. Logan opened the door and set her two bags down, and backed out of the way to let her through. Kara-ti looked around the room in amazement. "Is this where I'm staying?" she asked in wonder. "Well, we ain't just trying to impress you." He replied gruffly. "Well, your doing a good job of it." She said absently. She was busy looking out the window, inspecting the balcony. Logan just put her bags on her bed and left. He was just leaving when he heard her call out to him, "Thank you!" He turned around and nodded at her, and walked away, closing the door behind him. She started to unpack her things. One bag held all of her clothes. The other held all of her personal treasures. She had a picture of her mother and father, and a picture of her grandmother and grandfather. She set them on the nightstand near her bed. She unpacked the only things of value that she owned. The first thing she dug out was her jewelry box. That in it's self was worth a few hundred dollars. It was made of ivory, with intricate designs of a tropical paradise she could only imagine.
The tropical birds that decorated the sides were made of rubies and emeralds for the bodies and great fiery opals for their eyes. It used to belong to her mother, and contained a locket and a scarab necklace. The scarab necklace was a gold pendant with malachite stones decorating its eyes. It was the last gift her mother and father had given her before they died. Her grandmother had given her the locket the day before she left for the Institute. She had told her that her mother and father were great people, who were very wealthy and just before she died, her mother had told her grandmother to give this locket to her when she thought the time was right. Kara-ti had asked her how her mother had known she might not see Kara-ti again, and her grandmother had told her that her mother was special, like her. She could feel when great catastrophes were to soon happen. Kara-ti had felt closer to her grandmother that day than ever before, and was sad she wouldn't be able to fully develop her blooming relationship almost before it had started. The last thing she would remember of her grandparents was them waving good-bye as she entered the plane.
She finished decorating her room, and went to explore her new home. She found the bathrooms, and grabbed some stuff so that she could freshen up. She took a shower and changed into so warmer clothes. Her light little dress was a bit chilly in the air-conditioned mansion. She was feeling a little hungry, and tried to find the kitchen. Luckily, she ran into Ororo, who showed her where the kitchen was. She had a snack, and went back to her room, not really knowing what to do. She sat in her room, writing about her adventure in her journal. Her grandfather had given it to her, explaining that she would need to write down all of the things that happen to her on her journey. She will want to remember them later on.
I've finally arrived. All of the adults here seem really nice. But something about Mister Logan seems out of place. He doesn't belong in all of the finery of this mansion. He just doesn't seem to fit in. His aura is all confusion, mistrust, and suspicion. It seems he has had the hardest life of anyone I've met. Nothing would surprise him. But he is not the only one who lives here. There is also Ororo. She reminds me of Christian's nanny. Kind and quiet, she posses a very motherly presence. I think she is my favorite. There is also Professor Xavier, the one who has created my new future. He founded the Institute, and helps many young people learn of their powers. I am curious as to how he can help me. I will continue writing later.
She put the small book away, and started to fiddle with her vanity. It wasn't long before she heard the professor calling her mentally. I wish for you to come to me. The others will be home any minute, and I think all of you will need a formal introduction.
Please review! I want to know if I should continue.
