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Zero- Vision- Ya, she would be more pissed, except she was still discombobulated from being asleep for so long and all that. Don't worry, I will address it later.

Contradiction- Well, she can't really control her powers at all. The deal is that yes, portals do suck her into other dimensions without warning, but hopefully Xavier will be able to help her, won't he?

StEeL PoInTeD SnOw MaN- thanx for reviewing!

Nokomiss- Well, I've never seen that movie, but I read the book, and I guess there were similarities.

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Alex woke with a jolt. She had heard something down the hall, and quickly jumped to her feet. The dark room came clear into view, and she crouched, poised to attack any danger. She stopped and listened once again.

Yes, she definitely heard footsteps. Alex softly, but swiftly padded to the door, her robe flowing behind her. She gently turned the doorknob and slid out into the hall, just in time to see someone turn the corner.

Alex gracefully walked down the hall. She stopped right behind the dark figure. Alex's eye glowed, and she could see that it was a young girl about her age. She had brown hair tied in a tight ponytail, and she was wearing a pink T-Shirt and pink shorts.

Kitty heard Alex behind her, and whipped around. Alex's raven- colored hair hung straight down to her waist. Her grey eyes were glowing brightly; Kitty assumed this was how she saw in the dark. With Alex's dark robe hanging loosely on her frame, along with the hair and eyes, Alex was a ghostly vision.

Alex narrowed her eyes at Kitty. "You were in the car, weren't you?" Kitty blushed. "Uh, ya. About that, we're all really sorry. We were driving too fast, and you just sort of, well, ya know? Came up out of nowhere."

"You were not the one who was driving. I'm not angry at you." Alex said simply.

"Alright, then. Thanks. I guess you really haven't met anybody else, have you? I'm Kitty." She held out her hand to shake. When Alex didn't move, Kitty retracted her hand and changed the subject. "So, what's your power?"

"I can travel through times, places, and dimensions." Alex said stiffly. "I also have heightened senses."

"That's pretty cool!" Kitty nodded. "I can become intangible. You know, walk through stuff?"

"Interesting." Alex said. "Where were you going?"

"I was headed to the kitchen for a midnight snack. You must be starved. Wanna join me?" She offered.

Alex was curious about the manor. She would need this girl to show her around. Besides, she might as well be friendly. She was going to be here a while. She and Kitty continued down the hall to the kitchen.

They entered the large room. The metallic hum of the refrigerator reverberated loudly through the room. Kitty opened the fridge and pulled out a gallon of milk. She got two glasses, and picked a couple of cookies from the jar. She sat down with Alex and smiled.

"So, what's your story? I mean, if you like, don't mind me asking." Kitty smiled reassuringly at Alex, who narrowed her eyes.

She didn't know whether to trust Kitty or not. After all, she hadn't been around another human being for almost half her lifetime. She decided that she could tell Kitty some, but keep some of it out. Especially the things she knew Kitty would not be able to take.

"I developed my powers when I was about 8 or so, but that doesn't include my heightened senses, or night vision (I was born with grey eyes). My power is to open portals, and just go through them. They can pretty much go anywhere, or time. I've been to countless dimensions, but none of them were civilized. Since then, I've been just surviving." Alex said sternly. She wasn't one to drag out stories. Alex got straight to the point.

"Do you have any limitations?" Kitty asked with interest. This was sort of like Kurt's power, except Alex couldn't control hers, and it seemed she had a better range. Alex could actually time- travel!

"I don't know," Alex said honestly. "I've never been around anyone to try and carry them with me, and I can't control my powers, so I don't know how far I can go, or how often I can do it. Usually after teleporting, I become ill for a day or so."

Kitty smiled and said, "Well, you'll really learn everything about your powers here at the institute. Professor X is really great, he'll be sure to help you."

A dark look flitted across Alex's eyes, and she said, "If he has enough time."

Kitty looked confused. "What do you mean?"

Alex looked at Kitty with her shocking eyes and replied, "I don't know how long I have left here. I might be gone tomorrow."

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Well, what do you think? Is Alex going to stay long enough for Xavier to help her? Are Kitty and Alex forming a friendship? Review, please, and tell me what you think! Ta ta!