Disclaimer: I do not own Mutant X or Dr. Palance. I don't know his for sure first name, so I called him Bill. If anyone knows his name please let me know. Thanks. Next, I did make up Melissa Hunim and the storyline, but that's about it.

Oh, and thanks to Jenn11 for the spelling of Palance. Hope you don't mind me getting it from you! (I use all you ideas! lol!)

I know I already have a fic started, but I HAD to get this idea out! It was killing me! Not literally, but you know what I mean. Suggestions are definitely welcome! And please please please review! Thanks so much! :D

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Chapter One: The Accident

It was a slightly chilly summer night and all was calm. Except for in one house on Erifect Road. In that house, Melissa Hunim tried once again to convince her husband to leave her son alone.

He was always ragging on him and picking on him. He called him a freak just because he was different. Her son didn't really care. He was strong and didn't let his stepfather get to him.

After getting to know her new spouse, she was glad her son kept his biological fathers last name. As he did on many occasions, the eighteen- year old 'freak' put on his leather jacket and slide out his window.

He climbed on his motorcycle and brought it to life. Out for another drive, another night. This time, however, his step-dad was ready. As the young man pulled away, his fake father backed out behind him.

Following the pattern, Dr. Palance pulled out behind the two. Seeing his step-dad behind him, Brennan increased his speed. He was speeding down Erifect Road towards the Loftwail intersection.

At the same time, a black Ferrari was hurrying down Loftwail towards the Erifect intersection. In a matter of seconds, the motorcycle flew through the intersection greeted by the Ferrari.

There was a squeal of tires and a loud crash in which the bike became smashed under the car. The rider, however, flew from the bike over the black car. When he landed, Brennan swore he felt his skull crack. He made contact with the pavement hard on his right side immediately breaking his arm and a few ribs.

The surprisingly still conscious man cried out in pain and felt warm liquid running down his face. Brennan opened his eyes and saw a dark truck slow down next to him. It was his step-dad.

Maybe it was a good thing he followed him. However, the truck never came to a complete stop. The older man rolled down his window and shook his head at his 'son' before taking off. As he watched the truck roll away he heard a faint voice calling him.

"Brennan!" The man shouted terrified. It was Dr. Palance. When he reached Brennan's side he knelt down next to him. He gasped loudly and pulled out his cell phone. "Its ok." A female voice said from behind them. "I already called am ambulance."

It was the driver of the Ferrari. 'Wow.' Brennan thought looking at her. She was the most beautiful person he had ever seen. He tried to smile, but didn't succeed. "Thank you." The doctor replied to her comment. "I'm sorry." She said quietly sitting herself next to them.

"Is he gonna be alright?" She asked talking to Dr. Palance, but looking at Brennan. "I'll be fine." He managed despite the pain. She smiled brightly at him but looked sad. 'I hope he will be.' She thought. It was silent for a little while until a loud noise came from the sky.

Everyone looked up and the female smiled. "What's this?" the doctor asked, sounding concerned. "The ambulance." She replied simply while waiting for the craft to land. As soon as it did three figures stepped out. Two men and one woman.

"Shalimar!" One man addressed the other driver. "What happened?" Shalimar was quiet for a second and looked down at Brennan. "We need to help him." She said sadly. "He's hurt."

The three-some looked confused and the second man asked, "Did you get in an accident Shal?" Shalimar nodded and added, "It was my fault." She hung her head and felt guilty. "No." Brennan argued, still in the same position.

"Whoa! He's conscious!" The younger of the two men stated. But within a few seconds, the man known as Brennan lost consciousness. "Adam, we have to get him to Sanctuary and fast!" Shalimar cried.

"But Shal," Adam started but was cut off by the other woman, Emma. "Adam, he's a new mutant." She said staring at Brennan. Adam looked at her strangely as well as the others.

"Alright," Adam decided, "let's get him to Sanctuary. Jesse, Shalimar, get him in the Double Helix." He instructed. "W-where are you taking him?" Dr. Palance inquired.

While Shalimar and Jesse tried extremely carefully to get Brennan into the Helix without hurting him, Adam explained as best as possible to the doctor. "We're taking him to a safe place, don't worry. We'll take care of him and make sure he calls you." Adam said smiling.

"What about him being a mutant? I know you know about that." Adam eyed the man curiously. "He told you?" Adam asked, concerned. "Yes, but I was the only one as far as I know." Dr. Palance answered. Adam nodded slowly, "Thanks. We'll be in touch." he paused.

"By the way, I'm Adam." The was a slight silence before the doctor replied, "I'm Bill. Bill Palance." The two men exchanged a handshake before Adam turned to board his aircraft.