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"---" Speech *---* thoughts '---' telepathic communications

A Triangle with Two Tails

Professor Charles Xavier, founder of Xavier's Institute For the Gifted, and leader of the X-men, was quietly sitting in what some members of the team have dubbed 'The Big Round Room'. The machine, Cerebro, was allowing Xavier to scan the surrounding area in search of new mutants. Charles was about to give up for the day when Cerebro's mechanic, yet soothing, voice rang in his ear, "Mutant anomaly detected. Tracking new mutant." Xavier's eyes opened wide in surprise, *That's down town Bayville.* It always surprised Charles how new mutants seemed to find their way to the small town in Westchester. He sent a telepathic message, 'Logan, come to Cerebro at once. I've found another one and the data is coming through now.'
A few minutes later Logan, better known as the Wolverine, entered Cerebro's chamber. Information on the mutant was just appearing on the screen. "What have you got for me Charles?" Logan asked with a grunt. Xavier turned to the keyboard and began to type. "The mutant is female. Cerebro detected an unknown mutant signature. It has no record of this particular mutantcy, so it has no way of describing it to us. The girl was moving for a while, but she seems to be stationary now in a building at the Bayville zoo." Cerebro's voice once again rang through the chamber, "Scan complete. Processing mutant identification." Xavier raised his eyes from the picture on the screen to meet Logan's, "I think NightCrawler should accompany you."
Logan headed for the dormitory floor and headed toward Kurt Wagner's room. Knocking against the door with his adamantium knuckles he turned the knob and entered. Evan Daniels was sprawled across his bed reading a sports magazine. "Hey Porcupine," Logan spoke, "Where's the Elf? Charles has a little nightly excursion planned for us." Evan pointed across the hall without taking his eyes from the magazine. Logan shook his head with a sigh and turned around. He knocked on Kitty and Rogue's door, but this time waited for the all clear 'Come In.' After all, you didn't go barging into a woman's room, especially when one of them had the power to lay you out for days, healing factor or no healing factor. Upon entering he saw three teenagers sitting on the floor around a board game. Logan pointed at Kurt and said, "Game night's gonna have to be between the ladies Elf. Professor wants you to come with me into town." A smile spread across Kurt's face as he stood up. "Really? Can we stop for a snack on the way? I'm starving and a couple of burgers would sure taste good right about now." Kurt was rubbing his stomach in anticipation. Logan couldn't help the chuckle that escaped his chest, "No can do Elf. We aren't trying to persuade a new mutant to join us with your garlic breath." Kurt's lower lip stuck out in a pout. Logan smiled, "Maybe I can take you out after school tomorrow. However, you have to get suited up right now and meet me down in the garage."
Kurt waved goodbye to Kitty and Rogue as he bamfed across the hall to get his uniform. He was in the garage cranking up the X-van When Logan entered. Reaching through the open window Logan cut the ignition. "We're taking the bike, and even if we weren't you wouldn't be driving." "You can't blame a fuzzy dude for trying, Ja?" Kurt bamfed out of the van taking his place on the back of the motorcycle as it pulled out of the mansion.
Kurt held on to Logan and watched the trees fly by. Slowly his mind drifted in various directions: *What could the mission be? What am I going to have for breakfast in the morning? If this takes to long how am I going to get my history essay down in time to turn it in tomorrow?* Before Kurt had the chance to dwell to deeply on one single subject Logan stopped the motorcycle. Glancing around he realized they were in a parking garage. "Uh Logan?" Kurt asked, "Vhere are ve?" Logan grunted, "The zoo. I couldn't very well park at the front entrance. You'll have to 'port us in from here Elf."
Grabbing onto Logan's shoulder Kurt concentrated and soon the two heroes found them self in front of the cotton candy stand. Logan sent Kurt a questioning smirk, and Kurt grinned sheepishly, "I can't help it if I spend most of my time eating. I'm a growing boy." Logan turned around to scan the area before addressing Kurt, "Xavier said the mutants signature was in the south-west corner of the park. You head there and see if you can make contact while I check the rest of the place out. I want to make sure no one else is hanging around."
Logan headed off toward the front of the zoo while Kurt sat there his head cocked to one side, *Probably just wants to look at the penguins.* He picked up a zoo map from the stand and found what buildings were in the south-west sector. *Primate Canyon, Big Cat Corner, The abandoned Panda House? Now that has possibilities.* Kurt placed the map back on its rack and teleported to the panda house.
Unknown to Kurt, two beady eyes watched him enter the abandoned building from their perch atop the Carousel. NightCrawler made his way through the Japanese style doors and headed up the stairs where the residence quarters were located. When the exhibit was open they had to keep a live-in vet because of the Panda's delicate health. They couldn't have one of their big money makers fall sick in the middle of the night. Soon the small local zoo just couldn't afford to keep the costly animals, so they were forced to shut down the Panda display.
Kurt made his way up the stair case, careful not to make any noise. Stacked neatly in the hall were garbage bags full of food wrappers and soda cans. *Vell, some one is certainly staying here,* Kurt thought to himself. *At least they seem to be pretty neat. Lord knows ve don't need another slob at the mansion, not vith Evan around.* He stealthily made his way into the first apartment complex. Crouching in the shadows he observed the living room. Everything was neat and dust free. A small night light glowed from the far corner, whoever was here had figured out how to turn the power back on without alerting the zoo attendants. Another faint light was coming from the back bedroom. Kurt quietly made his way toward the door. Peeking through the cracked door he saw an old soggy mattress pushed into the far corner. A bundle of blankets laid on top of the decrypted mattress, a single foot sticking out.
Since he didn't know the layout of the room, Kurt didn't want to risk teleporting in and knocking something over. Instead, he slowly pushed the door open, and prayed that it wouldn't squeak. When he managed to slip inside, Kurt squatted on all fours and made his was toward the 'bed'. As he drew closer what he saw made his breath catch. Lying in the middle of the ratty bundle was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. She had long tawny hair, streaked with gold. Her skin was a slightly lighter shade then her hair. Her bare arms and legs were covered in stripes of a darker color then her hair. Her features, while still looking human resembled those of a feline as well.
Kurt just stood there and gazed at her face for what seemed like forever. After a few minutes he caught movement out of the corner of his eye. Looking down towards her feet Kurt's eyes widened in surprise. She had a tail. It was a cute little thing that twitched and flicked around her feet. When he looked back up at her face her eyes were fluttering open. She had the most amazing eyes he had ever seen. They were violet, and the gold color of her skin made them stand out brilliantly.
She shrank back, drawing her blankets tight around her. She gazed up into Kurt's eyes and after a few seconds seemed to relax. Standing up she brushed the wrinkles out of her clothes and once against met Kurt's stare. Taking a deep breath Kurt put on his best smile and said, "My name is Kurt Vagner. Also called me Night Crawler. I'm a mutant. Like you." Kurt blushed, "Vhat I mean is, vell, ve seem to have a lot on common." A smile began to slowly makes its way across her face. "Hi," she said, with a soft accent like those up north possessed. "My name is Rine."
Kurt reached out and took her offered hand. He ran his fingers back and forth across her palm and realized that her skin was covered by a very fine layer of fur, much like his own. Blushing again Kurt dropped his eyes from Rine's. "Its nice to meet you Rine. I was wondering, why.," but before Kurt could get his question out his communicator buzzed to life. Logan's voice came over his watch device, "I hope you've found something Elf. Cause if you have its time to book. I've got my hands full with Blob, and the other Hoods are heading in your direction. It seems Toad saw you go into one of those buildings. I'll try and dump the chump but you hurry up and get back here soon." With one last grunt Logan disconnected his communicator.
Looking anxious Kurt once again met Rine's gaze, "Look, I know its a lot to ask, but some very bad people are coming this way. If you would please just trust me I can take you some place safe. Where there are people who accept me and they can accept you to." The door behind Kurt burst into a million pieces and there stood Quick Silver, Toad, and Avalanche. Kurt sent one last pleading look at Rine, and she smirked, "So do we have to fight our way out of here Night Cutie, or do you have another plan?" A grin broke out across Kurt's face, still holding on to Rine's hand he turned back towards the Brotherhood, and stuck his tongue out. Rine giggled as he teleported them away from the three angry mutants.
They landed a few feet away from where Logan was fighting Blob. Kurt tried to make his way to the Wolverine but was held back by Rine's hand. When he looked at her he saw a surprised expression on her face. "Its ok," Kurt reassured Rine. "The little dude's vith me. Although please don't tell him I called him a little dude. Ja?" His voice snapped Rine out of her shocked state. She smiled at Kurt, "Yes, he does look rather formidable doesn't he?"
Night Crawler spoke again, "Stay here. I'll be right back. I just have to tell Wolverine that I have you and I'm taking you home." When he saw the worried expression on her face he smiled. "He can take care of himself. Just stay here and be careful." Kurt had no more then left Rine's side when she felt a gust of wind surround her. When the wind died down she found herself face to face with the silver haired boy in green she had seen at the panda house. "Well-well-well-look-what-the-cat-dragged- in," he spoke really fast. "So tell me kit-a-licious, these X-geeks got ya hooked? Or is there a chance I can seduce you over to the dark side?" He was standing there tapping his foot faster then the human eye could see, waiting for her answer.
Rine's lip pulled up in a snarl and she growled at the smooth talking boy. Her tail lashed out, knocking him off of his feet. As he tried to pull himself up from the ground Rine sprang forward, and her foot connected with his face. A dull thud sounded and the speedy mutant was down for the count.
Rine looked up and saw Kurt heading back toward her so she went to meet him. "Are ve ready to depart my lady?" Kurt asked as he extended his arm. Blushing slightly Rine reached out to him, taking his arm. She blinked, and when she opened her eyes again she found herself standing in front of a gigantic mansion.

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