))) hi, people. So, now Kim, Ron, and Naddie are honorary members of the X- Men and get to go on fun adventures now. *yay* After talking with Sarah- Crysala, I have decided I'm most likely going to do the alternate ending to this story when I'm done. Actually, since it will start way back in the story, it's actually a different story that just happens to be the same situation and the same beginning. . . ok, now I'm confusing myself. You'll just have to wait and see. Read on! (((

Kim, Ron and Naddie were too excited to say anything as they walked down the hall towards the living room to tell the X-Men that they were their new teammates. Ron wondered what everyone would think. Kim wondered what it would be like to be under someone else's direction for a change. Naddie wondered if she could handle such a responsibility. The professor had confidence in her. Shouldn't she?

Everyone looked up when the three entered the room.

"So, like, what did the professor want to talk to you guys about?" Kitty asked.

"Kitty, don't be so nosy," Jean said.

"Oh, I know you were, like, probing their brains trying to find out yourself!" Kitty retorted. Jean blushed.

"Well, actually, it is kind of your business," Kim said. She looked at Ron and Naddie and smiled. "The Professor has asked us to join you."

"We're honorary X-Men!" Naddie said, delighted.

"All right, man!" Evan said, giving Ron a high five. Kurt patted Naddie on the back and Jean was shaking Kim's hand and welcoming her. Everyone seemed happy except Scott.

"Wait a minute," he said. "No offense, you three, but. . . you aren't even mutants! I can't believe the professor did this without talking to me first."

"Oh, lighten up, man," Kurt said. "Come welcome our new team members." Scott sighed.

"Don't worry about it," Jean said quietly. "It's only temporary."

"I trust you are decent fighters?" Scott asked.

"I would offer my resume," Kim started. "But I didn't have time to get it before I was sucked into this dimension through Ron's television set." Scott raised an eyebrow.

"How about we just have a Danger Room session?" He offered. Kim faltered. She was learning, but she still didn't know everything about this place. She looked at Ron for help.

"That sounds good, but, you know," Ron stalled. "We don't have anything to fight in! I mean, these clothes wouldn't do in the Danger Room and. . ." Ororo came in just then, carrying three new uniforms.

"Xavier just told me the good news," she said. "Welcome to the team. I took the liberty of finding you some nice uniforms to wear. I'm sure Logan will want to start your training as soon as possible."

"Actually, Miss Monroe," Scott said, grinning. "I beat him to it. If it's ok with you, I'm going to take our new teammates down for a training session right now."

"On a Friday night!" she exclaimed. "You impress me sometimes with your work effort. You will be a good leader." Scott smiled. "Very well. You know to start with something small. I will send Logan down to check on you later. Be careful!" She handed Kim, Ron, and Naddie their clothes and left the room.

"You hear that, team?" Scott asked. "Danger Room in fifteen minutes. Be there in uniform!" Everyone grumbled but went to get their costumes on.

"Looks like Scott's going to vork us pretty hard today," Kurt said, catching up to Naddie. "Watch out, ok?"

"Yea, no problem," Naddie said nervously.

"Hey, no worries when the fuzzy dude's got your back!" Kurt said. Naddie grinned and went off to try and find something to tie her hair up with.

)))sorry, short chapter, but the next is already in the works. I haven't been writing as much the past few days because I've been at work. I work at the public library. Know what I do? I shelve books. Know what else I do? I shelve more books. And if I shelve all the books, I go through the entire library, book by book, to make sure every single one is exactly in order. Say it with me now: BOOOOORING! But, hey, its money during the summer. Whatever. Seeya! (((