all X-men, Gen-X, etc... Characters are the property of Marvel. Asa is a character of my creation. Please read and tell me what you think. Anything between ( )stand for thoughts and mental exchanges. You will get the picture.
It was a cold day in early January at Xavier's School for Gifted Children. The smell of snow was in the air. Things seemed quite around the mansion for a change. Maybe a little too quite. And in this place, the home of the X-Men, silence was not always a good thing. Charles Xavier was in his office deep in thought. Most of the X-Men were away for the day and it gave him an opportunity to think about the previous few months. It had been truly a rough time. He had a dream that mutants and "normal" human beings could live together in peace, it was a nice dream. But lately even he was starting to wonder. The tide of violence and hate against mutants was on the rise again. Powerful mutants were popping up it seemed everywhere to destroy or conquer the human race. Off would go his beloved X-Men to stop them, and did they get any thanks? Did people even realize the pain and sufferings the X-Men go through? The answer seemed to be no. To the public at large most mutants were evil. This was taking a toll on the X-Men and other X-teams. Morale was down, tensions between team members were increasing, and a general hopelessness was setting in. Xavier felt like crying. (Oh my brave X-Men, what have I gotten you into?), he could not help but think. Even the Christmas holidays were depressing. He looked over at the wall clock, " Ummm....10:00 am, I have an appointment with a mutant wanting to talk with me at 10:30am" Charles said out loud. He chuckled to himself "Maybe I should tell him to run for the hills."
At 10:10am a black Hum-Vee drove through the gate. Charles watched from his window as the Hum-Vee came to a stop. Out stepped a white male in a Oakland Raiders jacket. He was about 6' 5 with very short, shaved brown hair and a goatee. (So this is Mr. Asa Steel.)
Asa was a bit nervous as he looked around the building before him. (Wow, nice place!) he thought. (I hope they can help me.) Asa frowned. "Oh well I guess I will just have to see." Asa walked in the door and was directed by a butler to Xavier's office.
Charles had a concerned look on his face. In all his thinking he failed to notice that he was not picking up anything from him from a telepathic stand point. However he was picking something else, power. Whoever this Asa was he was very powerful. A knock came at the door. "Come in Mr.Steel" Asa opened the door and walked in with a smile, "Hello Professor Xavier. Please call me Asa."
Later that day a car came rolling in. Inside were a few members of the X-Men. Ororo Munroe was driving with Rogue in the passenger seat. In the backseat were Sam and Paige Guthrie with Jubilation Lee. Poor Sam was behind Rogue with a pile of bags and boxes on top of him. Jubilee and Paige were chatting away as Sam was complaining on why all the things the ladies had picked up would not fit in the trunk.
Rogue-"Now sugah you cannot expect a lady to get just a few things when out shopping."
Paige- "What is the matter big brother, cannot handle a few packages?"
Sam- "A few?!?!?!"
Storm just shook her head and smiled at Sam's situation. Then everyone noticed something strange, Jubilee had been quite for more than a few seconds. "What is up Jubes?" Paige asked. Jubilee replied, "Hey look at the Hum-Vee! I wonder whose it is?"
Everyone looked as they parked. "I believe the Professor had an appointment with a fellow mutant. I believe his name is Asa." "Really! Wow I wonder if he is cute?" Jubilee said. Sam proceeded to roll his eyes "Oh boy! Hey, could someone help me with these things I think I'm stuck."
His Appointment was over and Charles Xavier sat behind his desk trying to size up Asa. He was not an overly handsome man, but not ugly either. He had brown eyes plus a confidant, friendly smile. Plus he was build like a tank. Wearing a tee shirt you could see very well defined and toned body, one that comes with intense training. Certainly nothing new around the X-Team circles, but he could still sense raw power coming from him. Charles guessed that he had the potential to become even more powerful. He reviewed their meeting in his mind "So tell me Asa what brings you here?" Asa replied "I am hoping that you can help me learn about my past."
Charles- "Your past? (Why does that sound familiar? .....oh yes Logan.)"
Asa-"Yes. Let me start at the beginning......... About four years ago I was wondering around a jungle in Africa. I had no memory of my past or who I was. I could only remember wondering around for days, nothing else. I found that I could speak English and knew a great deal of information. I could name the animals I saw and figured out I was in Africa. I was found by some Christian missionaries. Day by day my knowledge increased, whoever I was I must have gotten a good education. Still the past as far as family, friends, and where I was from was completely blank. The only thing I had was a few items I had in a backpack that was with me. Inside was a Bible with some papers stuffed in it. One item was part of a birth certificate that had the name Asa Thomas Steel on it. It was also on the inner cover of the Bible, it even had a birthday. So from that I concluded my name was Asa and this was my stuff. From the date I figured I had to be 22 years old at that time. So I spent a few months with the missionaries trying to make sense of it all. That is when I discovered I had more then just knowledge, but powers."
Charles- "So what happened?"
Asa- "Well I could move things that normally took three or more men with little effort on my part. Some robbers tried to steal some medicine the missonaries were taking to a village that was suffing from some disease outbreak. Well I could not allow that so I flew into them kicking and hitting like a martial arts master, it just came natural, but I had no memory of ever training in any style of the martial arts. And the rate of speed I hit them was not normal, my missionary friends said I was moving so fast that I was a blur of motion. After a few months there I headed for the United States, to Charleston, West Virginia were I was supposed to have been born, it said so on the birth certificate. But I found nothing, the hospital and records had been destroyed in a fire. I took some time to go to the local state government, all I came up with was a Social security number to an address that was now a mall and that I was a United States citizen. But most of my records were simply missing from the computers. I could not believe it, so I wondered around West Virginia hoping to jog my memory after a few weeks I got some work at a very rich, but old man's estate. Eventually I befriended him and stayed on for a year. I started to train and try and learn about my powers, he was very understanding and treated me like a son. He died after that year was up, but he left me around twenty-five million dollars to help me in my search. So ever since then I have been trying to figure out where I come from. So here is what I know; A. I am a mutant with a variety of powers B.I must have received a good educated. C. I am a Christian. D. I can fight in various martial arts styles. E. my memory is a total blank from birth to 22. And that is a short summary of my life."
Charles-"Umm....What other powers do you have besides super strength and speed?"
Asa- "I can shoot energy blasts from my hands in various ways and form a energy shield to protect myself. I have heightened senses and a degree of invulnerability. When that does not work I can heal fast, not as fast as some mutants, but much faster than normal humans. I can sometimes feel when other mutants are around in a 200-yard radius, especially very powerful ones. I have mental shields that no one with telepathic powers has been able to break, they cannot get a reading on me, I can also drop them and let one in if I so desire. I can "power up" to different levels, at each level all my abilities are enhanced. My eyes glow a different color for each level. So far I have gotten to two, but I feel I can go higher. Higher levels do tend to tire me out faster, until I get used to them. I can also use my energy to help relax and calm people down and I can fly. Plus I am resistant to mutants that can absorb other mutant powers or use their life force to increase their own strength, they seem to have no effect on me. At least up to now"
Charles-"(That last one is very interesting)..... So what do you want here Asa?"
Asa-" I have heard you are a very strong telepath. I would like you to explore my mind and see if there is any hope of recovering something, anything."
Charles-"I could do that"
Asa-"In return I offer my services in anyway possible to help you in your cause of defending mankind from evil mutants and trying to bring peace between mutants and humans."
Charles-"Really? (Interesting.) So would like to try out for the a team of mutants that use their powers to protect humanity?"
Asa-"If that is the best way I can serve, then yes."
Xavier thought about it for a moment and then gave his answer. "Very well Asa I will help you. You will have to move here for a time, I hope that is not too much trouble."
Asa-"None at all, I have some of my things already here. I was hoping you would allow me to stay"
Charles- "Very well, I will ask some of the staff to help you move into a room. I will let you settle in for a while, then I will call for you"
With a big smile Asa shakes Charles hand " Thank-you professor Xavier!" Asa then turns to leave, but before he walks out Charles has some last words. "Now I make no promises, but I will do all in my power to help you" Asa turned toward him and said with a smile "I understand" then left.
Asa moved in rather quickly. He was settled in and unpacked in about an hour. It was a nice and comfortable room. It had it's own bathroom, with tub and shower. The room was big enough to fit a small entertainment center and his favorite EZ-Chair, but he would have to send for those. He owned a small but comfortable house, but usually he was on the road. Right now his computer and printer was all hooked up on a desk, and his deluxe BoomBox was on the floor near the bed. His clothing were neatly put away. At the moment Asa was lying in bed in a plane white T-shirt, gray sweat pants, and some Nike running shoes. Earlier he had tuned his guitar. Now it lay on the floor at the bottom of the bed. (Gee I hope I did not sound too insane. I wonder what the rest of the people around here are like?)
About three and half-hours before dinner Charles called his X-Men to his office. In his office sat Logan, Scott, Jean, Rogue, and Storm, they were waiting for rest of the team to arrive. In walks Sam, Paige, and Jubilee. Sam was still complaining about the earlier adventure at the mall. Hank and Bobby came right after them they were laughing about something. Marrow walked in with her usually "I want to kill somebody" look. Last but not least Remy Lebeau can in. "Gambit sorry to be late.", he said as he sat down next to Rogue.
Professor- "That is alright Gambit. Please let us get down to business. I have called you all here to discuss a possible new member to the team. His name is Asa"
Logan- "Oh great. That is what we need, another rookie."
Marrow-"Goody." She said as she smacked her lips together.
Scott-"What do we know about him?"
Professor- "Very little. He has come here with a problem and I have agreed to help him."
Rogue-"What kind of problem Professor?"
Professor-"I would rather it come from him if he wishes to talk about it."
Jubilee-"His problem does not have anything to do with cutting people up with an axe?"
Professor-"No Jubilee, you are safe."
Jubilee-"Is he cute?"
Professor- "Jubilation."
Logan chuckled a little. Bobby laughed as Scott shook his head.
Jean- "Where is he now?'
Professor-"Here in the Mansion, he will be staying with us for a while. I believe he is settling into his room right now."
Jean- "Professor I do not sense him at all."
Professor-"Yes, he seems to be highly resistant to telepaths, and has some very strong mental shielding."
Logan-"What else can he do?"
Professor-"He seems to have a variety of powers, but that will be revealed in the near future. For now I want you to try and make him feel at home. And Bobby no practical jokes until he has had time to adjust."
Bobby trying to look innocent replied, "Who me? Never, I will welcome him with open arms."
Professor-"(Oh boy).....X-Men assemble in the danger room in 20 minutes. We shall get a taste of what Mr. Steel can do."
Logan- "Oh good, rookie stomping time."
With that everyone left and prepared themselves.
15 minutes later Asa was still on his bed waiting. He had felt a variety of powerful mutants through out the mansion all day, no doubt the X-Men were returning from what ever they were doing. Then he felt a mutant coming toward his door. A knock soon followed, "Hello, Mr. Steel may I come in?" Asa replied, "Yes. please do." As he stood up he saw a dark skinned very attractive female with white hair walk into the room. "Greetings Mr. Steel, my name is Ororo Munroe" Storm said as she was extending her hand. Asa took it and said, "Hello Ororo, please call me Asa. Does Professor Xavier want to see me now?" Storm smiled. "Yes, please follow me Asa" (Wow she is gorgeous!) Storm guided him through the mansion to the danger room. When reaching the underground levels she notices him getting a bit nervous. He was looking around so much the he bummed into a wall. "Gee I guess I should watch were I am going. .... (Great first impression there Asa, should I fall flat on my face for an encore.)" Storm laughed as Asa's face started to turn red. (Well he seems to be friendly enough, and in very good shape.) Finally they reached the danger room. Asa walked in and noticed a group of people.
Beast, Bobby, Gambit, Rogue, Logan, Jubilee, Sam, Marrow, and Paige were chattering among themselves as Storm lead Asa in. The talking stopped as they all stared at him at once trying to get a feel for the man. "Uh..Hello." Asa said as his face turned a different shade of red. Storm put her hand over her mouth trying not to giggle, she was doing badly.
Jubilee-"Hi....(ummm not what I would call cute, but wow is he cut.)"
Paige - "Howdy."
Beast -"How do you do."
The rest nodded. Marrow did nothing, Logan growled.
Jubilee -"Now Wolvie behave."
Asa looked up and saw the Professor, a man with red colored glasses, and a beautiful red haired woman in some sort of control room. He looked at her, then at Rogue and Storm. (Wow this place is just full of beautiful women)... Then he looked at Marrow who sneered at him. ..(Then again......bad Asa I am sure she is perfectly nice....in a psycho sort of way.) Professor - "Welcome to the Danger room Asa, where mutants can train to better develop their powers. These people you see are members of the X-men and Generation X, a team of young mutants developing their gifts. You will be introduced more formally later. Right now I would like to put you through a series of simulations to test out your powers, after which one or more of the X-men will face you in combat. Is that acceptable Asa?"
Asa - "Sure thing."
Professor - "Excellent, I will give a few minutes to prepare yourself. X-men please stand to the side and prepare yourselves for possible combat."
With the speakers off Scott asks, "Are you sure it is wise to have him face someone like Wolverine or Gambit so soon."
Professor - "Usually I would say that it was not wise Scott, but there is something about him that I just cannot explain."
Scott -"Jean what do you think?" Scott had not noticed that his was still looking at Asa with a confused look on her face.
Scott - "Jean honey what is the matter?" In a concerned voice.
Jean - "Scott I am not picking up any thoughts from him."
Scott - "You mean your not picking up anything at all?"
Jean - "Not exactly, I am not picking up any thoughts just like before, but now I am sensing some sort of power coming from him that I cannot explain."
Scott - "You too Professor?"
Professor - "Yes Scott, and I have not been able to get past his mental shielding. I wonder if he can still hear my mind? (Asa, can you hear me?) "
All three saw Asa look up and both telepaths heard a mental reply, (Yes Professor, is anything wrong?)
Professor - (No, I just wanted to make sure if I could communicate with you with my mind. Thank-you Asa, we shall begin in a few minutes.)
Storm walked over to Asa and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"
Asa - "No Ororo, the professor was seeing if I could hear him if he sent a mental message. I can."
Now Storm had a confused look that matched Jean's.
Asa - "You see I have very good mental shielding that no telepath has been able to get past, I can hear them in my head and respond, but they cannot read my thoughts. Unless I want them to."
Storm - "Very interesting."
Asa - "So what is going to happen in this test? Maybe they can put another wall in plain site, I am sure I would run into it........"
Back in the control room Jean watched as Asa and Storm were chatting, she could not help but notice Storm laugh every now and then. (Ummm... it has been awhile since I have seen her laugh that much in a short amount of time.) The rest of the team was standing or leaning against the wall looking bored. Logan noticed how Asa and Storm were both laughing. He did not like it.
Professor - "Ok Asa prepare yourself for anything" Storm walked back to the others still laughing a little.
Asa stood there, suddenly the room was gone and he was in a city of some sort right in the middle of a deserted four way light. Saw a strange creature 100 feet away from him, it looked like Bigfoot only a lot stronger. It growled at him, picked up a car and threw it at him. (Showtime!)Asa thought as his face turn from a smile to dead serious. Logan took in the scene, (Let's see what your made of Bub.) -Continued
Next Chapter Asa will get a chance to chat with some of the X-Men after his first test, then he must face-off against two X-Men alone for his second test.
It was a cold day in early January at Xavier's School for Gifted Children. The smell of snow was in the air. Things seemed quite around the mansion for a change. Maybe a little too quite. And in this place, the home of the X-Men, silence was not always a good thing. Charles Xavier was in his office deep in thought. Most of the X-Men were away for the day and it gave him an opportunity to think about the previous few months. It had been truly a rough time. He had a dream that mutants and "normal" human beings could live together in peace, it was a nice dream. But lately even he was starting to wonder. The tide of violence and hate against mutants was on the rise again. Powerful mutants were popping up it seemed everywhere to destroy or conquer the human race. Off would go his beloved X-Men to stop them, and did they get any thanks? Did people even realize the pain and sufferings the X-Men go through? The answer seemed to be no. To the public at large most mutants were evil. This was taking a toll on the X-Men and other X-teams. Morale was down, tensions between team members were increasing, and a general hopelessness was setting in. Xavier felt like crying. (Oh my brave X-Men, what have I gotten you into?), he could not help but think. Even the Christmas holidays were depressing. He looked over at the wall clock, " Ummm....10:00 am, I have an appointment with a mutant wanting to talk with me at 10:30am" Charles said out loud. He chuckled to himself "Maybe I should tell him to run for the hills."
At 10:10am a black Hum-Vee drove through the gate. Charles watched from his window as the Hum-Vee came to a stop. Out stepped a white male in a Oakland Raiders jacket. He was about 6' 5 with very short, shaved brown hair and a goatee. (So this is Mr. Asa Steel.)
Asa was a bit nervous as he looked around the building before him. (Wow, nice place!) he thought. (I hope they can help me.) Asa frowned. "Oh well I guess I will just have to see." Asa walked in the door and was directed by a butler to Xavier's office.
Charles had a concerned look on his face. In all his thinking he failed to notice that he was not picking up anything from him from a telepathic stand point. However he was picking something else, power. Whoever this Asa was he was very powerful. A knock came at the door. "Come in Mr.Steel" Asa opened the door and walked in with a smile, "Hello Professor Xavier. Please call me Asa."
Later that day a car came rolling in. Inside were a few members of the X-Men. Ororo Munroe was driving with Rogue in the passenger seat. In the backseat were Sam and Paige Guthrie with Jubilation Lee. Poor Sam was behind Rogue with a pile of bags and boxes on top of him. Jubilee and Paige were chatting away as Sam was complaining on why all the things the ladies had picked up would not fit in the trunk.
Rogue-"Now sugah you cannot expect a lady to get just a few things when out shopping."
Paige- "What is the matter big brother, cannot handle a few packages?"
Sam- "A few?!?!?!"
Storm just shook her head and smiled at Sam's situation. Then everyone noticed something strange, Jubilee had been quite for more than a few seconds. "What is up Jubes?" Paige asked. Jubilee replied, "Hey look at the Hum-Vee! I wonder whose it is?"
Everyone looked as they parked. "I believe the Professor had an appointment with a fellow mutant. I believe his name is Asa." "Really! Wow I wonder if he is cute?" Jubilee said. Sam proceeded to roll his eyes "Oh boy! Hey, could someone help me with these things I think I'm stuck."
His Appointment was over and Charles Xavier sat behind his desk trying to size up Asa. He was not an overly handsome man, but not ugly either. He had brown eyes plus a confidant, friendly smile. Plus he was build like a tank. Wearing a tee shirt you could see very well defined and toned body, one that comes with intense training. Certainly nothing new around the X-Team circles, but he could still sense raw power coming from him. Charles guessed that he had the potential to become even more powerful. He reviewed their meeting in his mind "So tell me Asa what brings you here?" Asa replied "I am hoping that you can help me learn about my past."
Charles- "Your past? (Why does that sound familiar? .....oh yes Logan.)"
Asa-"Yes. Let me start at the beginning......... About four years ago I was wondering around a jungle in Africa. I had no memory of my past or who I was. I could only remember wondering around for days, nothing else. I found that I could speak English and knew a great deal of information. I could name the animals I saw and figured out I was in Africa. I was found by some Christian missionaries. Day by day my knowledge increased, whoever I was I must have gotten a good education. Still the past as far as family, friends, and where I was from was completely blank. The only thing I had was a few items I had in a backpack that was with me. Inside was a Bible with some papers stuffed in it. One item was part of a birth certificate that had the name Asa Thomas Steel on it. It was also on the inner cover of the Bible, it even had a birthday. So from that I concluded my name was Asa and this was my stuff. From the date I figured I had to be 22 years old at that time. So I spent a few months with the missionaries trying to make sense of it all. That is when I discovered I had more then just knowledge, but powers."
Charles- "So what happened?"
Asa- "Well I could move things that normally took three or more men with little effort on my part. Some robbers tried to steal some medicine the missonaries were taking to a village that was suffing from some disease outbreak. Well I could not allow that so I flew into them kicking and hitting like a martial arts master, it just came natural, but I had no memory of ever training in any style of the martial arts. And the rate of speed I hit them was not normal, my missionary friends said I was moving so fast that I was a blur of motion. After a few months there I headed for the United States, to Charleston, West Virginia were I was supposed to have been born, it said so on the birth certificate. But I found nothing, the hospital and records had been destroyed in a fire. I took some time to go to the local state government, all I came up with was a Social security number to an address that was now a mall and that I was a United States citizen. But most of my records were simply missing from the computers. I could not believe it, so I wondered around West Virginia hoping to jog my memory after a few weeks I got some work at a very rich, but old man's estate. Eventually I befriended him and stayed on for a year. I started to train and try and learn about my powers, he was very understanding and treated me like a son. He died after that year was up, but he left me around twenty-five million dollars to help me in my search. So ever since then I have been trying to figure out where I come from. So here is what I know; A. I am a mutant with a variety of powers B.I must have received a good educated. C. I am a Christian. D. I can fight in various martial arts styles. E. my memory is a total blank from birth to 22. And that is a short summary of my life."
Charles-"Umm....What other powers do you have besides super strength and speed?"
Asa- "I can shoot energy blasts from my hands in various ways and form a energy shield to protect myself. I have heightened senses and a degree of invulnerability. When that does not work I can heal fast, not as fast as some mutants, but much faster than normal humans. I can sometimes feel when other mutants are around in a 200-yard radius, especially very powerful ones. I have mental shields that no one with telepathic powers has been able to break, they cannot get a reading on me, I can also drop them and let one in if I so desire. I can "power up" to different levels, at each level all my abilities are enhanced. My eyes glow a different color for each level. So far I have gotten to two, but I feel I can go higher. Higher levels do tend to tire me out faster, until I get used to them. I can also use my energy to help relax and calm people down and I can fly. Plus I am resistant to mutants that can absorb other mutant powers or use their life force to increase their own strength, they seem to have no effect on me. At least up to now"
Charles-"(That last one is very interesting)..... So what do you want here Asa?"
Asa-" I have heard you are a very strong telepath. I would like you to explore my mind and see if there is any hope of recovering something, anything."
Charles-"I could do that"
Asa-"In return I offer my services in anyway possible to help you in your cause of defending mankind from evil mutants and trying to bring peace between mutants and humans."
Charles-"Really? (Interesting.) So would like to try out for the a team of mutants that use their powers to protect humanity?"
Asa-"If that is the best way I can serve, then yes."
Xavier thought about it for a moment and then gave his answer. "Very well Asa I will help you. You will have to move here for a time, I hope that is not too much trouble."
Asa-"None at all, I have some of my things already here. I was hoping you would allow me to stay"
Charles- "Very well, I will ask some of the staff to help you move into a room. I will let you settle in for a while, then I will call for you"
With a big smile Asa shakes Charles hand " Thank-you professor Xavier!" Asa then turns to leave, but before he walks out Charles has some last words. "Now I make no promises, but I will do all in my power to help you" Asa turned toward him and said with a smile "I understand" then left.
Asa moved in rather quickly. He was settled in and unpacked in about an hour. It was a nice and comfortable room. It had it's own bathroom, with tub and shower. The room was big enough to fit a small entertainment center and his favorite EZ-Chair, but he would have to send for those. He owned a small but comfortable house, but usually he was on the road. Right now his computer and printer was all hooked up on a desk, and his deluxe BoomBox was on the floor near the bed. His clothing were neatly put away. At the moment Asa was lying in bed in a plane white T-shirt, gray sweat pants, and some Nike running shoes. Earlier he had tuned his guitar. Now it lay on the floor at the bottom of the bed. (Gee I hope I did not sound too insane. I wonder what the rest of the people around here are like?)
About three and half-hours before dinner Charles called his X-Men to his office. In his office sat Logan, Scott, Jean, Rogue, and Storm, they were waiting for rest of the team to arrive. In walks Sam, Paige, and Jubilee. Sam was still complaining about the earlier adventure at the mall. Hank and Bobby came right after them they were laughing about something. Marrow walked in with her usually "I want to kill somebody" look. Last but not least Remy Lebeau can in. "Gambit sorry to be late.", he said as he sat down next to Rogue.
Professor- "That is alright Gambit. Please let us get down to business. I have called you all here to discuss a possible new member to the team. His name is Asa"
Logan- "Oh great. That is what we need, another rookie."
Marrow-"Goody." She said as she smacked her lips together.
Scott-"What do we know about him?"
Professor- "Very little. He has come here with a problem and I have agreed to help him."
Rogue-"What kind of problem Professor?"
Professor-"I would rather it come from him if he wishes to talk about it."
Jubilee-"His problem does not have anything to do with cutting people up with an axe?"
Professor-"No Jubilee, you are safe."
Jubilee-"Is he cute?"
Professor- "Jubilation."
Logan chuckled a little. Bobby laughed as Scott shook his head.
Jean- "Where is he now?'
Professor-"Here in the Mansion, he will be staying with us for a while. I believe he is settling into his room right now."
Jean- "Professor I do not sense him at all."
Professor-"Yes, he seems to be highly resistant to telepaths, and has some very strong mental shielding."
Logan-"What else can he do?"
Professor-"He seems to have a variety of powers, but that will be revealed in the near future. For now I want you to try and make him feel at home. And Bobby no practical jokes until he has had time to adjust."
Bobby trying to look innocent replied, "Who me? Never, I will welcome him with open arms."
Professor-"(Oh boy).....X-Men assemble in the danger room in 20 minutes. We shall get a taste of what Mr. Steel can do."
Logan- "Oh good, rookie stomping time."
With that everyone left and prepared themselves.
15 minutes later Asa was still on his bed waiting. He had felt a variety of powerful mutants through out the mansion all day, no doubt the X-Men were returning from what ever they were doing. Then he felt a mutant coming toward his door. A knock soon followed, "Hello, Mr. Steel may I come in?" Asa replied, "Yes. please do." As he stood up he saw a dark skinned very attractive female with white hair walk into the room. "Greetings Mr. Steel, my name is Ororo Munroe" Storm said as she was extending her hand. Asa took it and said, "Hello Ororo, please call me Asa. Does Professor Xavier want to see me now?" Storm smiled. "Yes, please follow me Asa" (Wow she is gorgeous!) Storm guided him through the mansion to the danger room. When reaching the underground levels she notices him getting a bit nervous. He was looking around so much the he bummed into a wall. "Gee I guess I should watch were I am going. .... (Great first impression there Asa, should I fall flat on my face for an encore.)" Storm laughed as Asa's face started to turn red. (Well he seems to be friendly enough, and in very good shape.) Finally they reached the danger room. Asa walked in and noticed a group of people.
Beast, Bobby, Gambit, Rogue, Logan, Jubilee, Sam, Marrow, and Paige were chattering among themselves as Storm lead Asa in. The talking stopped as they all stared at him at once trying to get a feel for the man. "Uh..Hello." Asa said as his face turned a different shade of red. Storm put her hand over her mouth trying not to giggle, she was doing badly.
Jubilee-"Hi....(ummm not what I would call cute, but wow is he cut.)"
Paige - "Howdy."
Beast -"How do you do."
The rest nodded. Marrow did nothing, Logan growled.
Jubilee -"Now Wolvie behave."
Asa looked up and saw the Professor, a man with red colored glasses, and a beautiful red haired woman in some sort of control room. He looked at her, then at Rogue and Storm. (Wow this place is just full of beautiful women)... Then he looked at Marrow who sneered at him. ..(Then again......bad Asa I am sure she is perfectly nice....in a psycho sort of way.) Professor - "Welcome to the Danger room Asa, where mutants can train to better develop their powers. These people you see are members of the X-men and Generation X, a team of young mutants developing their gifts. You will be introduced more formally later. Right now I would like to put you through a series of simulations to test out your powers, after which one or more of the X-men will face you in combat. Is that acceptable Asa?"
Asa - "Sure thing."
Professor - "Excellent, I will give a few minutes to prepare yourself. X-men please stand to the side and prepare yourselves for possible combat."
With the speakers off Scott asks, "Are you sure it is wise to have him face someone like Wolverine or Gambit so soon."
Professor - "Usually I would say that it was not wise Scott, but there is something about him that I just cannot explain."
Scott -"Jean what do you think?" Scott had not noticed that his was still looking at Asa with a confused look on her face.
Scott - "Jean honey what is the matter?" In a concerned voice.
Jean - "Scott I am not picking up any thoughts from him."
Scott - "You mean your not picking up anything at all?"
Jean - "Not exactly, I am not picking up any thoughts just like before, but now I am sensing some sort of power coming from him that I cannot explain."
Scott - "You too Professor?"
Professor - "Yes Scott, and I have not been able to get past his mental shielding. I wonder if he can still hear my mind? (Asa, can you hear me?) "
All three saw Asa look up and both telepaths heard a mental reply, (Yes Professor, is anything wrong?)
Professor - (No, I just wanted to make sure if I could communicate with you with my mind. Thank-you Asa, we shall begin in a few minutes.)
Storm walked over to Asa and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"
Asa - "No Ororo, the professor was seeing if I could hear him if he sent a mental message. I can."
Now Storm had a confused look that matched Jean's.
Asa - "You see I have very good mental shielding that no telepath has been able to get past, I can hear them in my head and respond, but they cannot read my thoughts. Unless I want them to."
Storm - "Very interesting."
Asa - "So what is going to happen in this test? Maybe they can put another wall in plain site, I am sure I would run into it........"
Back in the control room Jean watched as Asa and Storm were chatting, she could not help but notice Storm laugh every now and then. (Ummm... it has been awhile since I have seen her laugh that much in a short amount of time.) The rest of the team was standing or leaning against the wall looking bored. Logan noticed how Asa and Storm were both laughing. He did not like it.
Professor - "Ok Asa prepare yourself for anything" Storm walked back to the others still laughing a little.
Asa stood there, suddenly the room was gone and he was in a city of some sort right in the middle of a deserted four way light. Saw a strange creature 100 feet away from him, it looked like Bigfoot only a lot stronger. It growled at him, picked up a car and threw it at him. (Showtime!)Asa thought as his face turn from a smile to dead serious. Logan took in the scene, (Let's see what your made of Bub.) -Continued
Next Chapter Asa will get a chance to chat with some of the X-Men after his first test, then he must face-off against two X-Men alone for his second test.