This chapter is much shorter mostly because there is much less to tell.
This chapter more or less was to bridge the first and third chapters so
that they would appear much more consistent and better put together. This
chapter is far from not required, however, because it hints at many things
to come. I hope you enjoy it, make sure to read and review.
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With another plume of smoke they appeared in the main hall of the professor's institute. The gleaming halls rose high above the three. Tony realized that you could stick quite a Christmas tree in this place. The building was fairly elegant too and he wondered how a professor could ever afford a place like this. The hallway seemed to be unoccupied for now except for the three of them. Kurt stretched out his arms and flipped forward several feet and took a few steps.
Kurt- Nice place, huh. I don't mean to brag but this place has it's advantages you know.
Tony and Kitty caught up with Kurt who was engaging in all sorts of acrobatic activities.
Tony- Why are you messing around like that. Have to make up for the incredible lack of activity in the bank.
The three of them laughed and Kurt looked slightly embarrassed.
Kurt- Still rubbing that in, huh? I didn't see Kitty helping at all.
Tony- Well aren't you supposed to protect the female figure, being a male and all.
Kitty suddenly got a bit angry after that comment although she noticed the sarcasm.
Kitty- I am perfectly capable of fighting for myself, thank you.
She then nudged her elbow into Tony's side, causing him to jump a bit.
Kitty- Why are you so jumpy?
Tony- Maybe because I am just a wee bit sore after having dozens of bullets fly right into me.
Kitty smiled, it was obvious he jumped he was surprised that she had touched him.
Kitty- I think you are just afraid of me touching you.
Tony blushed and Kitty could spot it immediately.
Tony- Oh yeah, that's it.
The sarcasm in his tone was undeniable, but she felt that he was just hiding the fact that she was indeed correct.
Tony then turned to Kurt who was a good deal away from them just striding around.
Tony- Hey Kurt do you have a shirt or something I can wear. I need to wash up and get on a clean shirt since this one is not very pretty with all the bullet holes and blood.
Kurt turned back, stunned he hadn't remembered the state the guest was in before.
Kurt- Yeah, just wait a second.
He again disappeared for several seconds before reappearing with a Bayville High t-shirt. He then tossed it to Tony who caught it one impact.
Kurt- The bathroom is the first room when you turn the nearest right corner.
Tony- Alright, Thanks.
Kurt- No problem, you saved our lives.
Tony- Now that is a far fetched statement.
Tony then headed down the hall and disappeared from sight. Kurt and Kitty waited awhile before decided that he'd be quite some time.
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Around fifteen minutes after Tony left to fix himself up in the bathroom Kurt and Kitty began to talk about something that was just a tad more important than their previous conversations during the day.
Kitty- So do you think we should introduce him to the professor?
There was a look of no real concern on Kurt's face. His mind seemed to be drifting to other things.
Kurt- What does it matter? We just introduce him and that's it, there is no pressure to stay here or anything.
Kitty- Don't kid yourself. The professor would probably want him to stay here. You that he tries to get many of the mutants he meets to stay here.
Kurt- What is wrong with that? You're glad you're staying here aren't you.
Kitty- Of course but what if he doesn't want to.
Kurt- Well the obvious answer would be he would just say no.
Kitty paused for a second before going on.
Kitty- I guess you're right.
Right after she spoke Tony emerged from out of the bathroom and came to the two. He looked as if nothing happened to him at all, with just a few slight scratches on the face.
Tony- Sorry I took a while.
Kurt- Well you were actually much shorter than most people take after getting shot.
The three laughed, even though they knew it was a bit rude to laugh at a dark joke as of such.
Kitty- How would you like to meet a great friend of ours.
He seemed a bit reluctant to do anything but he was quick to answer.
Tony- Sure, I guess I am already here
The three then headed towards the professors quarters.
It was not long before the three reached the professor's quarters. The three stood at the door momentarily before Kitty made up her mind whether or not to introduce him to the professor.
Kitty- Well I think you should probably go in by yourself.
Tony was obviously surprised by this, for he was not entirely sure who exactly he was seeing.
Tony- What! I don't even know who this guy is and you want to meet him, and alone too. What am I supposed to do when I don't even know his name.
Kurt- Well he is basically our leader and mentor if you want to call him that. Now go in and see him.
Tony reluctantly turned towards the door and mumbled to himself.
Tony- Alright, alright. I'll do as you bid since I am your guest.
He opened the door to step into the room.
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With another plume of smoke they appeared in the main hall of the professor's institute. The gleaming halls rose high above the three. Tony realized that you could stick quite a Christmas tree in this place. The building was fairly elegant too and he wondered how a professor could ever afford a place like this. The hallway seemed to be unoccupied for now except for the three of them. Kurt stretched out his arms and flipped forward several feet and took a few steps.
Kurt- Nice place, huh. I don't mean to brag but this place has it's advantages you know.
Tony and Kitty caught up with Kurt who was engaging in all sorts of acrobatic activities.
Tony- Why are you messing around like that. Have to make up for the incredible lack of activity in the bank.
The three of them laughed and Kurt looked slightly embarrassed.
Kurt- Still rubbing that in, huh? I didn't see Kitty helping at all.
Tony- Well aren't you supposed to protect the female figure, being a male and all.
Kitty suddenly got a bit angry after that comment although she noticed the sarcasm.
Kitty- I am perfectly capable of fighting for myself, thank you.
She then nudged her elbow into Tony's side, causing him to jump a bit.
Kitty- Why are you so jumpy?
Tony- Maybe because I am just a wee bit sore after having dozens of bullets fly right into me.
Kitty smiled, it was obvious he jumped he was surprised that she had touched him.
Kitty- I think you are just afraid of me touching you.
Tony blushed and Kitty could spot it immediately.
Tony- Oh yeah, that's it.
The sarcasm in his tone was undeniable, but she felt that he was just hiding the fact that she was indeed correct.
Tony then turned to Kurt who was a good deal away from them just striding around.
Tony- Hey Kurt do you have a shirt or something I can wear. I need to wash up and get on a clean shirt since this one is not very pretty with all the bullet holes and blood.
Kurt turned back, stunned he hadn't remembered the state the guest was in before.
Kurt- Yeah, just wait a second.
He again disappeared for several seconds before reappearing with a Bayville High t-shirt. He then tossed it to Tony who caught it one impact.
Kurt- The bathroom is the first room when you turn the nearest right corner.
Tony- Alright, Thanks.
Kurt- No problem, you saved our lives.
Tony- Now that is a far fetched statement.
Tony then headed down the hall and disappeared from sight. Kurt and Kitty waited awhile before decided that he'd be quite some time.
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Around fifteen minutes after Tony left to fix himself up in the bathroom Kurt and Kitty began to talk about something that was just a tad more important than their previous conversations during the day.
Kitty- So do you think we should introduce him to the professor?
There was a look of no real concern on Kurt's face. His mind seemed to be drifting to other things.
Kurt- What does it matter? We just introduce him and that's it, there is no pressure to stay here or anything.
Kitty- Don't kid yourself. The professor would probably want him to stay here. You that he tries to get many of the mutants he meets to stay here.
Kurt- What is wrong with that? You're glad you're staying here aren't you.
Kitty- Of course but what if he doesn't want to.
Kurt- Well the obvious answer would be he would just say no.
Kitty paused for a second before going on.
Kitty- I guess you're right.
Right after she spoke Tony emerged from out of the bathroom and came to the two. He looked as if nothing happened to him at all, with just a few slight scratches on the face.
Tony- Sorry I took a while.
Kurt- Well you were actually much shorter than most people take after getting shot.
The three laughed, even though they knew it was a bit rude to laugh at a dark joke as of such.
Kitty- How would you like to meet a great friend of ours.
He seemed a bit reluctant to do anything but he was quick to answer.
Tony- Sure, I guess I am already here
The three then headed towards the professors quarters.
It was not long before the three reached the professor's quarters. The three stood at the door momentarily before Kitty made up her mind whether or not to introduce him to the professor.
Kitty- Well I think you should probably go in by yourself.
Tony was obviously surprised by this, for he was not entirely sure who exactly he was seeing.
Tony- What! I don't even know who this guy is and you want to meet him, and alone too. What am I supposed to do when I don't even know his name.
Kurt- Well he is basically our leader and mentor if you want to call him that. Now go in and see him.
Tony reluctantly turned towards the door and mumbled to himself.
Tony- Alright, alright. I'll do as you bid since I am your guest.
He opened the door to step into the room.
