Hey, I'm real sorry it took so long to get this up. I've had tons of homework and I just had two exams today!!!  Once again I don't own anything; I'm not making any money off of this blah, blah, blah. Oh yeah! And if by some miracle Stan Lee is reading this I love your work and I would have asked to use it but I don't know your address! Anyways, some of you mentioned that you think Alix has too many powers. I'm not sure yet but to please the public, I may throw one away. However I need you to put in your reviews which power you think should go. I'm sorry but it cannot be telepathy. Oh that reminds me, I'm also taking a poll on who thinks that Logan's Jacket should be mass produced. Put it in your reviews! I'm gonna start a petition so if any of you out there have Brian Singer's address or are connected in anyway to anyone in the movie let me know!!!

Whew! ON TO THE STORY! Happy reading.

Sincerely,

Pirate ; )

Chapter 2

They were finally outside the gates of the mansion when Logan heard a loud screech that seemed to come from inside the girl's backpack. He looked at Alix curiously as she took off her backpack and reached inside. When she took her hands out she was holding a small bird. "Logan, I'd like you to meet my bird Harry" She said. Logan now realized that the holes in her backpack did serve a purpose; they were breathing holes!

The bird was an olive green color with white tipped wings. He had bright red feathers on his cheeks. They were surrounded by a ring of yellow and then a ring of white. The funniest things about the bird, however, were the neon lime-green feathers sticking up on his head. They would shoot straight up and then back down against his head again every so often.

"What kind of bird is he?" Logan asked amused by the bird's odd appearance and behavior.

"He's a cockatiel." She replied. "They're quite friendly and oddly, they seem to enjoy the company of people better than that of other birds."

The bird, which was currently resting on Alix's shoulder suddenly flew to Logan's and began nibbling on his shirt collar.

"Uh, what do I do?" asked a rather uncomfortable Logan.

"Nothing, just keep walking and act natural. Harry's just enjoying the free ride." She laughed.

Alix and Logan entered the mansion. Logan still had Harry on his shoulder but was now a bit more comfortable and walked casually. The odd scene, however, did get some confused stares from curious students.

At some point during the walk to Xavier's office, Harry flew back to Alix and perched on her shoulder.

Although Alix was good at hiding it, Logan could smell the fear radiating off of her skin. She was nervous.

"You've got nothin' ta worry about kid." Logan reassured her. "Chuck's a great guy."
"That's not what I'm worried about." She said. "I'm worried he won't let me keep Harry."

Logan had to use all his strength to keep from laughing and even then the amusement showed on his face. "Well, I can't tell ya for sure what he'll say but I think he'll let ya keep 'im. I'm pretty sure you're the first one to ever bring a pet here."

"Well, this is it." Logan said, gesturing to a door that was barely distinguishable from the wood paneling on the wall. Alix took Harry off of her shoulder and cradled him protectively against her chest.

The professor looked up from his papers. It was a Saturday which meant no classes. However, for him, no classes just meant grading papers so he was happy to have a distraction. "Hello Logan. I see you've brought a friend."
"Yeah, this is-"
"Alix." the girl cut in, extending her hand to the Professor. As his eyes met her brown, now human eyes, something in him stirred. He knew those eyes. But they did not belong to this girl. Who did they belong to? He couldn't put his finger on it but he knew those eyes.

"Chuck, you ok?" Logan's gruff voice brought the Professor back to reality. "Yes, I'm fine. Now, I see you have a pet Alix."

"Yeah,hisnameisHarryandIpromisehewon'tbeanytroublejustpleaseletmekeep'im! Please!" she said hurriedly. So fast, in fact, that Logan could only catch every other word. "Please, Alix, slow down!" The Professor chuckled. "It's alright. You can keep your bird. I will make sure that he is given a cage and food."

"Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" she said excitedly as she jumped for joy. No longer worried about having to give up her beloved bird, she carefully tucked him into her backpack once again.

The professor smiled. "Now, as for rooming, I believe there is an extra bunk in the dorm next to your room, Logan. Would you mind escorting her?"

"Nah. I was headin' there anyways." Logan answered.

As Logan and Alix left the Professor's office Logan called out to Scott who was walking down the hall. Logan had tried to be particularly nice to Scott since Alkali Lake, no matter how much effort it took to keep from getting on Scott's nerves.  "Hey Scott! C'mere!" Logan shouted.

Scott walked unenthusiastically towards them. Since Jean's death, life had held little meaning for Scott. Most mornings, he would sit on what had been their bed, staring blankly at the space where Jean had slept only a month ago, and contemplate suicide. He was not in the mood for any of Logan's sarcasm.    

"What." Scott said. It came out more coldly than he had meant it to.

"I just wanted to introduce you ta Alix. She'll most likely be in your math class." Logan replied ignoring the icy tone in which Scott had spoken before.

Scott, who was so busy getting pissed off at Logan simply for existing, had hardly noticed the girl standing next to him until Logan pointed her out. Scott turned from Logan until his gaze came to rest on the girl. Her eyes were unnerving. It was the way she looked at you, as if she wasn't just looking at your physical being, but at your soul as well. It was as if just by looking, she could determine what kind of person you were. He knew she was looking directly into his eyes. She was looking straight through his sunglasses and into his eyes. No one had ever done that before. No one except…

"Hello Scott." She said extending her hand. "My name's Alix." She still hadn't removed her steady gaze from Scott's eyes and he hadn't removed his. It was a good ten seconds before he finally reached out and shook her hand. He just couldn't get over those eyes.

"Well, it was nice meeting you Alix." Scott said running a nervous hand through his hair. "I, uh… gotta go grade some quizzes. Um… see you tomorrow." He said uncomfortably before running off.

"What's up with him?" Alix asked. "What's up with everybody for that matter?! For some reason, every time you introduce me to someone they go all dazed and confused on me!"

"I think you just scared him." Logan replied. "It was like you were staring each other down or something. Your eyes are pretty intense."

"Yeah I guess." She said unconvinced. "You're not the first person to tell me that."

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