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Tunnels of love.

Summary-Corny title I know but what can ya do. Kurt and Kitty go on a mission to save Evan from an escaped doctor Trask. Could their adventure in the Morlock tunnels put an end to Kurt and Amanda and turn Kitty into KurtÕs Katzchen? Takes place sometime after ÒUnder Lock and KeyÓ there will be spoilers not sure how bad or how many yet though. As for accents, I have no idea how brave IÕll be with KurtÕs or RogueÕs later. IÕm just winging so be prepared for accent craziness. PLEASE READ the Author notes they are important, to me anyway.:) Please R/R IÕd really appreciate the feedback as this is my 1st Evo or X-men or anything not Star Wars, fic ever.

Author Notes: This is an AU fic so ÒDay of ReckoningÓ happened but the military caught the news crew before they broadcast everything and explained away everything that got out before they arrived. In other words the military and the President know and the general population is stunned but for the most part unaware. People who witnessed the Sentinel attack donÕt know what to make of it and most people assume it was some kind of stunt or military test. Mutants are still underground but the people who were there have started rumblings about people with weird powers and a government conspiracy. The mansion has been rebuilt and the school board has taken them back even though they missed a lot of school. Lastly they did stop Juggernaut and were pardoned by the President. Basically everything happened except they were NOT exposed. If you like the story and like me canÕt stand the editing, damn technology, E-mail me and IÕll happily supply a non screwy copy of this fic. Ok on with chapter one of my 1st ever Evo fic!

Chapter 1 Trouble brewing and an old friend in need

Kurt and Kitty walked into the mansionÕs living room totally unaware that anything was off. Both had suffered through several make up exams that they had been forced to take all in one day! Kurt and Kitty had grumbled all day that if they hadnÕt been exposed to the government and then been hunted like criminals they none of this would have happened. Kurt and Kitty were now both sprawled on the couch to tired to retire to their rooms after their VERY long day.

ÒYou know Katzchen if it wasnÕt for my loving mother and Magneto, we would be happy about the end of school. Instead here we are up to our necks in test and make up assignments!Ó

ÒYa Like no way would we have had all these problems if Mystique hadnÕt like decided to play make believe with us. I mean if it had been Professor X, we never would have like walked into MagnetoÕs trap the way we did. Now if we step even an inch out of line the military will come and hunt us down.Ó

ÒJa but at least the President trust us a bit after we stopped Juggernaut from destroying that dam, Katzchen.Ó

Kitty rolled her eyes as she looked at the blue elf boy sitting beside her on the couch. ÒOh yeah, all we had to do was fight our way out of the cave of death and then stop the unstoppable. Oh and donÕt forget nearly getting Scott killed and the fact that Juggernaut is probably really pissed and still out there.Ó

ÒGee thanks Keety, you really know how to cheer a guy up after a long day.Ó Kurt shook his head and his tail swished back and fourth in a Òtalk to the handÓ kind of way.

Kitty punched him playfully in the shoulder and laughed at his mock dramatics. ÒOk fuzzy, I get the point things could be a lot worse, but still, ya know.Ó

ÒStudents, would you all please come to my office we have a situation developing.Ó The professorÕs voice sounded serious in their minds so both Kitty and Kurt wasted no time in complying with his request.

Professor Charles Xavier sat behind his desk, his brow knitted in concern and his hands knitted together on his desk. ÒStudents IÕm afraid that I have some very troubling new to deliver. The President just contacted me and informed me that Doctor Bolivar(I think thatÕs his name) Trask has escaped from prison.Ó

Across the room Logan could be heard to mutter ÒTraskÓ through gritted teeth. The rest of the students, who were all as luck would have it present quivered in shock. The older students were angry while the newer students who had survived ÔDef Con 4Õ were more than a bit shaken. All assembled new that it was Trask with MagnetoÕs ÒhelpÓ who had caused them so many problems of late.

ÒBe assured students that we will do everything in our power to keep you safe. Doctor Trask is wanted by the military and we will of course be keeping the mansionÕs security as tight as possible while he remains at large. With the military hot on his heals I seriously doubt that he will have the time or opportunity to cause any trouble. I simply wanted to warn you all to be cautious just in case. There have been some reports that suggest that he could be heading for Bayville but those same reports also indicate that he would be heading for the sewers not the institute. Lastly, the military was unable to round up those who worked with him when he was captured. We have no evidence that any of these individuals are in the Bayville area but again just be alert and trust your training. Now IÕm sure you all have studying to catch up on and I leave you to it, your dismissed.Ó

Several hours later, Kitty phased through KurtÕs door and was shocked at what she saw. Kurt who was usually singing away to some Beetles song or soundtrack or playing a video game was doing neither. Kurt was instead putting on the last of his uniform, gloves to be exact. Kitty didnÕt know what to make of his actions. It was after dinner and all danger room training sessions had ended for the day, hours ago. Kurt turned suddenly and spotted her but to her surprise just kept up his preparations barely nodding to her.

ÒUm Kurt like what are you doing getting all dressed in your uniform is there is mission I havenÕt heard of?Ó

ÒNein Katzchen, IÕm just tired of being a cheeken(chicken), IÕm going to do the right thing this time.Ó KurtÕs voice was strong as was his accent, which always grew when he was emotional.

ÒWhat in the world are you talking about fuzzy, when did you do the wrong thing?Ó

ÒVhen Ve al Vent back to school Katzchen, everyone asked vhy our home blew up and vhy the military vas there. I pretended not to know Vho any of you vere and I acted like an ass. I even said vat I didnÕt go here any more, I abandoned my friends. Scott nearly got beaten up by that idiot Mathews and I just watched. Vey called you all freaks for having all these mysterious vings happen and I did nothing. Now vat Nazi Trask that Heir Logan told us about is on the loose and might be gozing to ze sewers. Uh uh, IÕm not just gozing to sit here. Evan is down zere somewhere, I need to warn him and IÕm gozing to.Ó

Kitty listened to KurtÕs rant in a state of utter shock at the power and self loathing his words held before responding. ÒOk first off Kurt, you like need to calm down a bit I can like barely understand you when your accent is that thick, to many ÒVÕsÓ to translate k? Second, we already had this talk before remember. So you acted like a jerk but considering how I treated you when we first met, I kinda understand. YouÕve never been normal or at least been able to pretend to be normal until now so naturally you freaked a bit at loosing that gift. I mean sure it hurt but like maybe it was kind of payback for me being so rotten to you when we first met ya know. Anyway itÕs no reason to rush off and act all reckless just because you feel guilty. I mean if you want to work off your guilt, I can think of a few homework assignments I donÕt much want to do.Ó

KittyÕs smirked but Kurt just shook his head and continued getting ready to leave. Kurt did his best to compose himself and his voice before speaking again so she could understand him.

ÒNein Katzchen, this is just something I have to do. I understand better than anyone here what Evan is going through, it has to be me. I canÕt leave it to chance that Trask might show up down there and Evan would be unprepared for him. I know your going to say that thereÕs no proof that Trask is even coming to Bayville let alone the sewers, right?Ó Kitty nodded to answer his question to her. ÒJa thatÕs true but how many times Keety have you known the Prof to be wrong about something like that, IÕll tell you, never. IÕm going to warn Evan, I only ask that you donÕt tell everyone until IÕm gone.Ó

ÒJust give me ten minutes ok Kurt?Ó Kitty said as she turned to leave his room a look of determination on her pretty face.

ÒTen minutes? Vhat for Keety?Ó KurtÕs accent had slipped back in do to his confusion and he waited for her reply.

ÒWell fuzzy elf, since I canÕt seem to talk you out of this mission of yours then IÕm coming to.Ó

Kurt stood ready to argue but before he could say another word she spoke again and then was gone.

ÒIÕll be ten minutes Kurt Vagner and if you leave IÕll make sure mister Logan drags you back here by your fuzzy blue tail.Ó Then she was gone phased through his door and out of sight.

Kurt looked down defeated, glancing at his tail that of itÕs own will had slipped under his bed covers. ÒCowardÓ he whispered but his tail remained hidden not that Kurt could blame it. ÒVell this should be interestingÓ Kurt mused and with that he sat down to await KittyÕs return.