PART SEVEN

-I see, so when Rogue restrained her, she pushed down on the blade, causing it to cut the healed flesh. In doing so the wound reopened, like a torn stitch .-The man in the strange wheelchair proclaimed.

– Yes professor, that would seem to be the point where she began exterior hemmorage, whereas judging by the amount of internal bleeding, the affliction of say, relocating Wolverine,

might have exacerbated much of the tatter.-Beast explained.

-I sense she regrets something, I believe she dropped our quite heavy friend Wolverine.-The professor said, stifling a giggle.

-I was wonderin why my head hurt.- Came a phrase from the doorway, turning around, the two men could see Wolverine

leaning against the door frame, watching them. A cigar hanging from his mouth.

-Logan, you surprised me, please put that out, I would prefer if the smoke did not harm our patient.- Professor Xavier said,

calmly enough that the short stalky man complied. He snuffled the cigar on his shoe and tossed it into the trash can.

–How is she?- Logan inquired.

–She'll be fine, it appears she has a healing factor, much like yours Logan.- Xavier said reassuringly.

–Do ya know who she is?- Logan asked.

-No, I am waiting until she regains consciousness to do a mental scan, hopefully then we can get some answers.- The professor said and Logan left the room, satisfied with the information.

She awoke in the med room, as she reffered to it, with two men looking down on her. One of them was the furry gentleman the others had called beast, she recognised the other man, who seemed to be in a floating wheelchair.

She wasn't surprised when she heard a voice in her head.

*Good morning Johanna* He said in her mind. Then, receiving no telepathic response, he spoke his greeting aloud.

–Good morning Johanna.- Professor Xavier said.

– Good morning. Professor Xavier, I presume.- She answered back in a seemingly unsure voice.

– Why yes, I am professor Charles Xavier, but how on Earth did you know that?-

- I've read some papers of yours, although I believe you want to talk about something else, perhaps why I am here? - Johanna

said, certain that she was indeed correct.

–Actually yes that is precisely what I wanted to talk to you about . It would seem, according to the X-men, that you died last night. That does not explain, however, how you are alive now, or how two injured x-men woke up in here after they had passed out.-

- Well according to your machines, I was clinically dead. When I regained consciousness,the machines were not registering anything.-

-Anything?? What do you mean?- The professor asked, quite curious.

-Well, I mena, no heartbeat, no brain waves, no pulse and no breath . I don't know if they were malfunctioning, but I do know this has never happened before. One machine, maybe, but not all of them at once.-

-Interesting,and, if Wolverine hadn't destroyed the machienes in a mad fit of rage, we might have been able to look into that. That is very intruiging though. Oh I forgot to introduce Dr

Henry McCoy.-

-I believe I've already been graced by her presence, professor.- Dr McCoy said.

- Yes I think we have met, I am sorry if I frightened you earlier.- Said the now comfortable and rather polite Johanna.

- You seem to be much more comfortable now, how are you feeling ?-Dr McCoy asked.

-I'm much better, I assume it's because I no longer have a knife in my back.- She replied.

- I would like to take a look at that, see how it's healed, if I may?-The Dr asked.

-Certainly.- She said as he walked behind her and lifted her gown so he could see her wound clearly.

- Oh dear.- He said as he removed the bandage.- I believe we have a problem.- He rushed away, and returned with a long curved needle and thick thread.

-What is it?-Johanna asked fearfully.

-Oh , It's nothing serious, your wound has just opened. I didn't stitch it closed because it was discovered that you heal at an abnormal speed. I expected you to be healed by now. I was

sadly mistaken. Now I must stitch you up, this will not be a pleasant experience while you are awake. I could administer a local anesthetic if you wish.-

- Don't worry about it, I handle pain well.- She said.

- If you're sure, this is going to cause you some pain.-

-I'm sure, go ahead.-

He slid the needle into her skin expecting any sign of pain or cursing, as he so often heard from other teammates. To his dismay, and curiosity, he heard none, nor did she flinch as the needle slid back and forth through her skin.

–There is very little pain being broadcast in your mind, I would like for Dr. McCoy to administer some tests when he's done, if you don't mind.- The professor asked , with a hint of curiosity in his voice.

–Of course- Came her reply easily, showing no signs of pain, as Dr. McCoy finished sewing.

Satisfied with her response, Xavier turned to leave, before he reached the door, he called back to Johanna.- I would like to see you in my office when the testing is done, I'msure Hank will show you the way, I wish to have a word with him as well.- With that final request, he left the room.

-I just realised how tired I am.- Dr McCoy stated. -I think I'm going to get some coffee before we begin any tests, would you like anything while I'm up?-

-No thank-you, I'm fine.-

-I'll be right back.- He said as he left the room.

She waited for a few minutes, when a young girl came into the room.

- Hi, I'm Jubilee. Who are you?- The girl asked with a curiosity that somewhat told Johanna to be frightened.

-I'm Johanna, nice to meet you Jubilee.- She said with ease,

hiding the traces of shyness and uncertainty from the hyperactive teen.

- Oh , I should have known, the rumors are already being

spread about you. They say you died but I guess noy huh? Any way I decided to find out so I skinned my knee and had to come see Hank, but he's not here so I'll wait and keep ya company.-

-Great, thanks.-((Oh my god, does she ever shut up? I hope she's not telepathic then she'd know what I'm thinking.))

*If she were telepathic, she'd be talking in your mind as well, and to answer your question, no she never shuts up. I'm Jean by the way, I hear you caused quite an uproar yesterday, I'm glad to see you're alright. we'll have to talk about this later though, I sense that Hank is almost there. I sent up some tea for you and a biscuit, I thought you'd be hungry. Now I'm the one who won't stop talking, see you later.*

((Oh Jean? Thanks))Dr McCoy entered the room, to find Jubilee sitting with Johanna on the stretcher.

-Oh dear, I see you've met out resident chatterbox. Jubilee, I deem you're going to make my patient deaf before I can administer any tests on her. What can i help you with? –

Jubilee stuck her tongue out at him.

- I skinned my knee.- She said pointing to her knee.

Hank went to get bandages and some hydrogen peroxide to clean her scratch.

–Please don't tell him I did it on purpose, I'll get in trouble again.- Jubilee pleaded.

- I won't tell, I promise, I get into trouble alot too.-

Johanna said with a smile, this girl was starting to remind her of herself when she was that age.

Dr McCoy returned, and patched up Jubilee's knee.- How did you do this Jubilee?- Hank asked, with a certain knowlegde in his eyes.-I was playing basketball, and I fell.- Came her response

with a wink towards Johanna. After Jubilee was bandaged up, she got up and left the room waiving.

–She likes to hear herself talk doesn't she?-Dr McCoy asked rhetorically.

-What?? sorry , I tuned out at "skinned".- They erupted into a flow of laughter as Dr McCoy handed her the tea and biscuit that Jean had sent.

–Jean Grey made me bring you this, you'll get to meet her later, after the tests.-

- I think I already did, sorta.-Johanna said pointing to her head.

-Well, I believe we had best do the testing. Professor Xavier is not always a patient man.- With that said, he began the tests.