Disclaimer: I don't own x-men evolution. If I did, I would be relaxing by an Olympic sized pool with the Chip 'N' Dale's waiting on me, and they would be wearing only Speedo's and bow ties (Stop drooling girls, my fantasy!). Instead I am sitting in a two-bedroom apartment, that I share with my mom. Please don't sue because I can't afford it.

(For those who don't know, the Chip 'N' Dale's are very hot male stripers…*sees people staring* I'm a girl and I can dream, ok. Even if I was a guy I could still dream.)

Fanfic.net didn't post chap. 3 properly, the letters Kurt and Amanda wrote were supposed to be centered, just to name one problem.

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Note: blah = someone speaking in a language other than English and I don't feel like using a phrase finder

blah = someone thinking in there native tongue (a language other than English) and I don't feel like using a phrase finder; like Kurt would think things in German, unless he's communicating with one of the telepaths.

The language will be specified when Kurohyou is 'speaking'… and with Kurt it's always German, duh.

Chapter 4

Making Friends part 1

Once Ororo had Kurohyou settled in, she went to the Professor's study where she knew a meeting would be under way. Upon arriving she heard Logan's disbelieving voice.

"Ya sure that's what she said her name is? I want the exact wording."

"She said to call her Kurohyou, why do you ask?"

"'Cause in Japanese Kurohyou means black panther, so I doubt it's her real name. More of a name she picked f'r herself, I'd say."

"I'll look into that. Ororo, is she settling in alright?"

"Yes Professor, but how is she going to communicate with the rest of us? I mean it is not always feasible to ask only yes or no questions, and what of the questions she may have for us?"

"Do not worry Ororo when I taught her English I taught her the written word as well as the spoken word. For now she can use a pen and paper, though I will be in contact with Forge. If any one can give her human speech, he can."

"Excellent idea Professor, and while he's at it maybe Forge can integrate the image-inducer technology into it as well. So she only has one device to master."

"Good thinking Hank, I'll make the suggestion to him."

"Will ya be callin' Forge now then, Chuck?"

"Yes I think the sooner he gets on this project the better. Ororo, would you please introduce Logan to Kurohyou later? I would like to know how much Japanese she knows."

"Certainly," the three turned and left the Professor in his study. "Around two then Logan? I believe that she is showering right now, and I'm sure it will take her a while to dry."

"Whenever."

"Two it is then." With out response, Logan hurried off to the Danger Room.

"They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and if that is the case than Kurohyou's soul is truly prodigious." Hank commented as he and Ororo walked down the hall.

"Yes, as Kurt's eyes are liquid amber Kurohyou's are liquid emerald."

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Kurohyou sat on her new bed in her new room and contemplated the events of the hour or so since she was shown to her room. O.K. so the nice lady, Ororo, brought me up stairs to this room and said it's mine now. There was a pile of new clothes on the bed; Ororo said that the other girls here went on a shopping spree and bought them all just for me. Ororo also said that they were all worried about me too, especially the guy who found me. I think she said that his name is Kurt. Anyway, they actually seem to want me to stick around, so I think I will, 'till I'm proper weight again at least. Ororo told me where the bathroom is so I could get cleaned up 'if I so choose', and I did; even though I hate getting wet I hated being so dirty even more. Besides I smelled like hospital. It took me absolutely forever to get myself blow dried after my shower. Now I'm sitting here in on of my new outfits, a T-shirt and a pair of Kakuei's that were modified for my tail. And I'm wondering what I'm going to do to amuse myself.

Kurohyou was pulled from her thoughts by footsteps in the hall coming towards her room. They stopped at her door and some one knocked. Fighting the urge to simply hide under the bed, Kurohyou emitted what she hoped was a pleasant sounding meow. The door opened and Ororo entered with a man that Kurohyou didn't recognize.

"Kurohyou I would like you to meet Logan, he Mr. McCoy and myself are the instructors here at the institute." Ororo's tone again was motherly. Kurohyou was starting to get fed up with it, not that she wanted Ororo to be mean; she just didn't trust the overly friendly tone.

"That would be Mr. Logan to you, Tiny." Despite the seemingly affectionate nickname, Logan's voice was rough and Kurohyou shrank back at the sound of it.

"Logan! Not so harsh, she is skittish enough as it is." Logan only rolled his eyes at Ororo's scolding. " Do not mind him, he is just a little rough around the edges. He would not harm you dear." Ororo handed Kurohyou a pen and pad of paper as she spoke. So this is how I'm to communicate with every one else. Kurohyou's thought was sarcastic; I wonder how long it took for them to come up with this one? I think I'll have some fun… Kurohyou smirked as she scribbled a few Japanese characters on the top sheet of paper, doubting that either of the instructors would be able to read them. Translated her message would read: 'Is he always this charming or am I special?' Kurohyou then held up the page so Ororo and Logan could see it. Ororo's face showed frustration and Logan raised an eyebrow.

"I'm always this 'charming' Tiny, ask any one here." Logan turned to Ororo, "yep, she's fluent in Japanese. Now we just gotta figure out the rest of 'em." He then turned and walked out.

Well that backfired, and what's with calling me 'Tiny'? Could be worse though, now what am I gonna do? Kurohyou looked at Ororo, imploring her to provide some entertainment.

"Would you like a tour of the institute now?" With an eager nod, Kurohyou scooted off her bed and followed Ororo out of the room.

*****

Kurt had chosen to walk home and was just getting to the gate when he heard Prof. X.'s message, "Would every one please assemble in the living room for a meeting." Carefully looking around to make sure no one was watching first, Kurt 'ported to the entrance of the living room. Instead of taking a seat, Kurt leaned on the doorframe and waited for the others to arrive. I've been feeling rather antisocial lately, I wonder why? Must be worry.

When every one had gathered the Prof. started to speak, "This is news you have all been waiting to hear, our guest has woken up." Kurt, who until that point had been showing more interest in what was under his finger nails than to what the Professor was saying, jerked his head up so fast you would think he gave himself whiplash.

"Alright, now settle down," was Professor X.'s response to the many questions that followed. "I will answer any questions you have at the end, just settle down. She has given her name as Kurohyou and she is a mute. For those of you that are not a where of what that means, she is incapable of speech… well, in her case human speech. Kurohyou's mutation has effected more than her outwardly appearance, her vocal capabilities have been effected as well…"

At this point all the students turn their attention to the doorway, having been distracted by a noise. All they found was a puff of sulphurous smoke.

*****

Kurt reappeared in the hallway outside the guestrooms; Professor X. would have put her in one of these rooms. But which one? Looking up and down the hallway at the closed doors of either side, Kurt began to get very nervous. What am I doing? I don't know what room she's in! And what am I going to say if I do figure out what room she's in? 'Sorry to disturb you, my name is Kurt. I found you and I want to be your friend.' How lame is that? But I really do want to talk to her one on one, maybe I'll think of something better if I find her… I doubt it. Kurt's shoulders slumped forward. He was just about to 'port to the kitchen and pretend to be getting a snack, when he saw a light under one of the doors. That's her room! O.K. calm down and don't act like a geek. After jogging the two feet between himself and the door, Kurt ran his fingers through his hair and knocked twice on the door.

*****

Yea, shorter than I normally do, I know. Sorry, but I'm trying to find a job 'cause I really need the money. At least I got something up.

Some of you might be wondering, in the Uncanny X-men Logan knows Japanese. Just though I'd use that here.

I heard some words to live by and I'd like to share them, 'cause I forget where I heard them and maybe one of you know:

"We must go forwards and never backwards: upwards and never downwards; and forever twirling, twirling, twirling…"

Something like that anyways. If any one knows where that's from, please let me know. Thank you.