Disclaimer: All characters belong to Marvel or Red Witch, the creator of the Misfitverse. Except Mini-Kitty, who is sort of mine.
Author's note: We've seen who Sarah is, but now back to the plot: Hannukah! (This chapter's not crucial to the plot, but I felt like writing it.) By the way, the second Mini-Clone will appear Christmas Eve, the sixth night of Hannukah. So it may take a while.

The Second Night of Hannukah

Dani, Mini-Kitty, Sarah, and Lockheed watched with interest as Kitty lit the Menorah. As the lights glowed, they continued to watch as Kitty spoke the words of worship, before closing her book. She then began to sing.

Dani and Mini-Kitty joined in, the smaller girl singing in harmony with Kitty, while Sarah watched with a smile. Lockheed, who had decided he liked her, sat perched on her shoulder.

At last, when the singing had ended with a round of Light One Candle, they fell silent. Kitty then went over to her closet to pull out the second night's gifts.

She smiled as she opened the gift from her parents - another snowglobe for her collection. It had a small dragon in the center. If they only knew, she said, laughing.

The next gift she opened was a small rock carving of Kitty herself, in her Shadowcat uniform. Who in the world... she muttered. Then she noticed the note also in the box, and read it.

Dear Kitty,

Sorry I couldn't be here for Hannukah. We're heading out on a mission shortly, and I wanted to at least send this to you, in case I don't make it back. I made it myself, with my powers.

Lance

Kitty smiled.

Am I missing something? asked Sarah, looking at Lockheed. The dragon bobbed his head.

Lance is my boyfriend, and a member of the Misfits - I told you about this earlier.

Oh. Woops, my bad.

Mini-Kitty looked at the carving. It's you, she said. But little.

I know, sweetheart, said Kitty. It's from a friend who likes me, very much. This is his way of saying it.

Does he like me too? asked Mini-Kitty.

He doesn't know about you yet, replied Kitty. But once he finds out about you, he'll like you too, I'm sure.

Mini-Kitty smiled.

Sarah sighed. Well, we usually celebrate both Hannukah and Christmas, so here's my gift. She handed Kitty one of the two bone swords she'd pulled from her arms earlier. It's the best I could come up with on short notice, she said. She handed Dani the other one. Here you go, sis, she said.

Thanks, Sarah, said Dani, admiring the bone sword.

No problem. The girl blushed. This is the first time I've given anyone one of my bone weapons.

Thank you, said Kitty.

Lockheed snorted.

After watching the flames for another few minutes, the five headed downstairs.

Professor Xavier rolled himself over to the girls and introduced himself to Dani and Sarah. Dani shook his hand, while Sarah sighed and went off across the room. She and Logan had soon gotten themselves into a discussion about different scenarios she could try out in the Danger Room. Berserker was standing off in one corner, while Rogue was in another, Remy not far from her. Peter, Forge, and Jamie were examining one of the gadgets that Forge had designed. Storm, Warren, and Beast were all discussing something Amara and Tabby were hanging out near the Christmas tree, while Bobby, Ray, and Roberto were nowhere to be seen. Scott and Jean could be heard in the kitchen.

A BAMPH startled Kitty and Mini-Kitty. The little girl shrieked, and ducked behind Kitty.

apologized Kurt, as the smoke cleared. I did not know you were there.

Kitty sighed.

Kurt, I presume? asked Dani, as she turned around.

None other, replied the blue mutant.

Dani concentrated. Suddenly, Kurt screamed, and ran out of the room. No! I'm not a demon! Don't burn me! he could be heard screaming.

Dani sighed as she dropped the mental illusion. Man. I can see why that terrified him.

asked Kitty, looking confused at her friend.

Apparently he was once nearly burned at the stake for being mistaken as a demon. Only his teleporting powers saved him then.

Xavier cleared his throat. I can understand why you did that, Dani, but please. Don't bring back any memories that remind him of demons.

Dani nodded. I could sense his fear of being mistaken for a demon. Considering that demon lord I saw in his mind... I can understand.

That's... a sensitive subject. Xavier winced as he heard something break in the other room. Kindly refrain from mentioning it.

No problem. But I think it's time we went home. See you tomorrow? she said to Kitty.

Sure, Dani. See you then!

Sarah, who had overheard, came over. Do we have to?

said Dani. Mom and Grandpa must be worried about us. We'd better go.

Sarah sighed. All right. She patted Lockheed, who was still on her shoulder. Bye, little fella. See you tomorrow.

As the two walked out, Kitty waved to them. Come on, she said to Mini-Kitty and Lockheed. Time for bed.

The three went upstairs, and Xavier smiled. Logan walked over to him.

Think we could get them to join the X-Men? he asked.

That depends. They certainly have the heart for it.

Logan snorted. And their friendship with Half-Pint doesn't hurt.

Xavier nodded. Given the chance, those two could become powerful allies. We can only hope they come in on our side.

Another chapter wraps up, and the second night of Hannukah is over. Exactly what happens next, I'm not sure. I may just go on to the sixth night of Hannukah, or maybe not. It depends entirely on how things go.