Who Said That Cat's Don't Like Water?


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Chapter 3


The next day...

Everyone was out asking people of where their origins could be traced. Kitty had walked through the park telling people she was doing a survey on Bayville ancestry. So far nothing amazing had come up. She was surprised just how many Dutch there were.

"Hello, miss, I am doing a survey, could you tell me where your ancestors are from? What's that? They were Dutch? Ah, I see, thank you for your time." Kitty sighed, 'another point for Dutch, I wonder what kind of results the others are getting.'

"Kitty!" Kitty looked over her clipboard to see Lance running up to her, "Hey, glad I found you."

"Hey Lance, sorry I don't really have time to chat now"

"Yeah, about that. You might as well stop looking for the decedent." He leaned against a tall oak tree as casually as he could, grinning, because he knew he had caught her off guard.

"W-what did you say? How did you know that was what I was doing?!"

"All of us at the brotherhood know about, heard it straight from Magneto himself. Don't make the mistake of thinking you're the only one who is searching for whoever it is. I wouldn't be surprised if Magneto has found em' already." The shadow the trees provided cloaked over Lance but they still couldn't hide his smirk. Kitty was getting angry, it was this kind of attitude that stopped her from falling in love with Lance. She couldn't stand this side of him... the Magneto's lapdog side.

"...Why are you telling me this," She couldn't help but wonder why he would willingly give out that kind of information.

" Just thought you would like to be on the winning side," When he laughed his whole body shook. Slowly he walked over to Kitty, "What's the matter pretty kitty? Cat got your tongue?"

"You're a real jerk sometimes Lance! And for your information I AM on the winning side!" She clenched her fists in fury. But Lance only smiled again and leaned forward.

"With that kind of attitude, you'll be lucky if I take you back after we destroy your friends."

"Why you..!!! She was about to entertain the idea of punching his face in when she heard a snapping of a twig behind her.

"None of the X-men will destroyed, Magneto has not found the decedent." The voice echoed through her entire being. She slowly turned around to see Luke leaning against a tree with his arms crossed.

"And who are you pretty boy?" Lance growled.

"It doesn't matter who I am, you should worry about yourself. It's not polite to hassle women." He stepped further into the sunlight, showing his eyes to their fullest. This time Kitty found them looking full on towards Lance with an intense gaze. There was a difference though, this time his gaze was direct and forceful. She half expected beams to shoot out like what happened with Scott.

"Is that a threat? One small earthquake and I would be rid of you, so don't mess with me!" Lance talked big but it was obvious that Luke's leer was scaring him.

"I would prefer to leave our powers out of this." He seemed as cool and collected as ever. Even his accent added to how suave he looked staring down Lance.

"C-Count yourself lucky pretty boy! I'm not finished with you!" Lance quickly walked in the opposite direction.

Kitty was stunned. Did Luke just try to protect her?

"I.... I could have taken care of myself." She eventually found her voice. He was intimidating but she wanted to make it perfectly clear that she didn't need his help.

Luke walked over to a nearby fountain and sat down on the edge of it. He casually looked at her and said "I know... I wasn't so much worried for you as I was for your hand. You looked like you were about to hit him." He looked at her eye to eye. Last time he did that she was scared, but this time his eyes seemed to be laughing. They were still as intense as ever, but they almost seemed to be smiling. Even though she was a bit intimidated, she sat next to him and looked in the direction of some bushes.

"Your not running away or avoiding me?" He laughed a little. Kitty turned to him shocked.

"You laugh?!" Quickly realizing what she said, Kitty clasped her hands over her mouth. Even though she was alarmed that someone so calm and serious could laugh, there was no reason to be rude.

"It's alright, I'm not going to hurt you. I'll leave if you want." He made to get up but Kitty found herself tugging on his sleeve. She didn't mean to stop him, but for some reason she didn't want him to leave her. It gave her an almost sad feeling.

Luke looked at her and remained seated. There was an uncomfortable silence for a good couple minutes before Kitty spoke up.

"Shouldn't you be with Jean? I mean... isn't she our only lead so far?" Kitty knew that Luke had been waiting for some kind of sign to determine if Jean really was the decedent, and if she was then it was his job to protect her and the amulet (which the professor was holding onto).

"Scott doesn't seem to like me. He told me he could protect her himself and that if anything happened I would be the first to know." He stared forward serious once again. Kitty laughed.

"He's just jealous, don't worry about it," Luke turned to look at her, and Kitty just smiled. 'He's not so scary, I think he was actually sad about the thought of Scott disliking him. He must really have a concern for others and what they think of him.'

"But, there is no need for that. I have no feelings towards Jean" His pale eyes no longer seemed cold, but instead they were filled with compassion. They were intense in a very different way this time. Kitty found herself blushing for no reason, and happy too. 'Why am I acting like this... yesterday I was scared to death of him. Maybe I never gave him a chance.'

"Kitty?...hello?" Kitty had completely zoned out. Suddenly a flick of water hit her face snapping her out of her thoughts.

"Ah, I'm sorry! I totally spaced out." She blushed even deeper when she saw him smiling. She didn't know something could be so beautiful.

"Look," Luke turned his head toward the fountain, and Kitty followed suit. The water seemed the same as usual, but then a large spiral began to form. The whirlpool shot out of the water in a cylinder. Quickly the cylinder began to take shape, and form a figure. In a couple seconds Kitty was staring at a small figurine of herself made out of water. It smiled and waved back at her.

"You.... you control water?" She looked at Luke. 'I guess I knew he was a mutant, but it's still a bit surprising.'

"Yes. I love water, it can be beautiful and yet destructive. It takes on whatever form it needs to." He continued to stare into the water (that had returned to its normal flowing in the fountain). "We should be getting back now."

He stood up as quietly and cooly as he always did. He started to walk forward, then stopped. Kitty didn't understand why he was just standing there, then it dawned on her that he was waiting for her to walk with him. Quickly she stood up walked to his side. Slowly they walked back down the path that lead to the institute.

"Why is the amulet so important to you?" She asked, keeping her eyes steady on the path beneath her feet.

"It's my destiny."

"Destiny? How so?"

"As you know, my family has always protected the amulet. It is the duty of my family to keep it out of the hands of evil. Since my father is now too old to protect it, it is my responsibility. I was raised knowing that I might someday die protecting the amulet.... it's all I know."

Kitty was truly touched. She couldn't imagined being trained to protect and even die for something like he had been.

"You would die for it?"

"I would never hesitate to put my life on the line to protect something I care about." His honesty and loyalty amazed her. Scott would be surprised how much they had in common.

"Nobody is going to die as long as I can help it!" Kitty said determined, with her fists clenched, only to turn red when realizing how silly she sounded. To her surprise Luke just laughed.

"No, I believe you." He smiled at her again as they entered the institute.



Kitty's room...

"Come on, tell me what happened!!" Rouge was sitting in Kitty's chair leering at Kitty who was lying on her bed.

"I told, you, nothing happened. We just talked."

"Yeah, Ah think ya have the hots for him." Rouge laughed seeing Kitty obviously flustered.

"I-I do not! I don't have the hots for him"

"Suuuuuure ah believe ya." Rouge smiled sarcastically, "well whether you admit it to yourself now or later, is none of my concern, but if you want to know... Ah think he likes ya too." With that Rouge left the room and shut the door behind her.

'...do I like him?'






Chapter 3 is done! Yay! Only a few more chapters to go. How is it so far? I hope you guys like it. This chap. was mostly romance stuff. There will be more action in the next chapter. Sorry to all of Lances fans out there who are ready to clobber me. I really do like Lance.. Really! I just needed a bad guy character and he fit the position best. Review!

-Strawberry ^_^