A/N: I didn't give Grant Miller's parent's names for a reason. I want it to seem that he never wanted to know his parents and then he never really truly got to know them and also I didn't want him to have the. I tried to show this by not giving them first or middle names.

Chapter 2: Grant Miller

Genrenal POV
July 7th, 1980

Mr.Miller ran into the house and picked up the phone. Fratincally dialing the number of GenoMex he had got from the doctor's years ago.

"Hello GenoMex, Changing the worl-"

"Hello, please patch me threw to Mr.Kaine right away." As he waited he drumbed his fingers on the counter.

"Adam Kaine, here what can I do for you?" Came a distracted voice.

"Mr.Kaine, it is Mr.Miller I brought my son in a three years agao for some flu shots and someone from there told me to contact you if my son began to become 'weird' somehow."

"Did they." The man's attendance was now fully on him. "how is your son acting different?"

"He has become stronger and a few other things like that." He hear the man say something to someone off the phone.

"Mr.Miller do you think you can bring you're son into GenoMex for some tests?"

"Yes I think there is a flight out tonight."

"Good, I'll meet you and explain everything to you. See you in a few hours." Then both men hung up. Adam Kaine turned to face Mason Eckart.

"We have another case coming in."

****

Mrs.Miller was running around trying to quickly pack for all of them. Finaly just packing a bag for Grant and a small one for both herself and her husband she ran out to the car. Making it just in time before her husband pulled out.

****

Granted played in the backseat the entire drive to the airport and then to the hospital.As they pulled up Mrs. Miller took the toys from him and sraighten his clothes. He didn't fuss like most five year olds would but stood straighter. Prouder. They walked up to a tall building were a man in a white lab coat waited for them. He smiled and bent down to shake Grant's hand.

"Hello, my name is Adam, and yours is?"

"My name is Grant Miller. My friend's name is Adam too, but he doesn't look like you." Adam smiled. Mr.Miller lightly shook Grant.

"Grant," he hissed. "That's not nice tell Mr.Kaine you are sorry."

"No it's fine, I can only wish to look like a five year old again." Mrs.Grant laughed nervously at his joke.

"Mr.Kaine, we were hoping that you could tell us what was happening with Grant." Mr.Miller said. Grant reached up and took his mother's hand and tried to take his father's but the older man shook his try's off.

"Of cousre, I just need to run some tests before I am hundred percent sure but until then please follow me. We have a wonderful waiting room you can stay in while the tests are done." The Miller's followed Adam into the large building with GenoMex on it under the name was a small slogan. 'Changing the world one gene at a time.'

****

Grant walked behind Mr.Kaine into a large square room with a number of different machinces. "What is that for?" Grant asked pointing to one of the larger objects.

"That is a camera of types. It takes pictures off your bones. That are deep under your skin."

"Really?" he looked at the machince again. "Does it hurt?"

Adam laughed. "No, not at all, but right now you don't have to worry about that, as we are going to run a few tests on you then send you back home. Do you want to sit here?" Adam asked as he pointed to a table. Grant nodded and climbed up.

****

A bit later Adam returned Grant to his parents. "The tests will be back in about an hour until then please feel free to use the facuitly and ask questions, but I'm afraid I must run for now, I'm be back later. See ya later Grant." He said as he left.

"Good-bye Adam."

****

"No! Not another one!" Adam exclaimed throwing the results in the air. He frowned Mason walked into his office.

"Adam what's wrong?"

"Another one has appered, the number's are increasing it's not normal, something must be wrong, the mutant genes got out some how."

"I don't know what to say Adam." He turned to Mason. "I've heard rumors that you had something to do with this." His friend didn't say anything. "Mason, I swear to GOD if you release this before we finished stablizing the genes I will Kill you."

"Adam, trust me, I won't dream of it."

****

Adam walked back to the waiting room to give the Miller's the bad news. They haddened moved from were he had left them. The wife reading a magzine, the father watching the door. As Adam came in the door he stood up pulling Grant away from his toys.

"Mr.Kaine, what do the tests say?" He asked him. Adam frowned as bowed his head.

"I'm afraid I have some bad news." The wife was up now holding her son against her.

"What is it? Is my son sick?"

"No, he's no sick he's perfectly healthy. It's just that...well his genes have been changed." The parents looked at Adam.

"How?"

"We don't know yet but we are going to find that out."

"The wife and I will go home and Grant will stay here with you until you find out what's wrong with him."

"No Mr.Miller, it would be best if he was at home with family."

"No, he will be staying here." And with that he pulled his wife away from their son and left. Leaving Grant standing in the middle of the waiting room alone as Adam ran after his parents.

****

Adam called in a favour and a women named Emily came and picked up Grant that evening.

"He is to stay with you until he is at least eleven, or in really good control of his powers." He told her as he placed him in the backseat of her car. "Be carefull he will become strong, remember that you have to let him decide what he wants to do, don't fight him on everything but do be firm with your decidions." She smiled at him .

"Adam I do know how to take care of kids." He smiled back at her.

" I know but can you handle a Mutant child?"

Grant's POV
September 2,1985

Dear Dairy,

Look at this a boy keeping a diary, well let's call it a jorunal. I know that Emily mean's well but she's a little bit crazy.Keep a diary Grant, you never know when it will come in handy. What a laugh. At first I was afriad she just wanted me to write down what I was thinking so she could read it but she hasn't. And to tell you something between me and you I've never felt so alone.Sure Emily's nice and all but she's not a kid. It's been five years since I talked to my parents and longer then that since I was playing with children my own age. I know that I can't have many friends until I learn how to hide my speacil talents...ha just call them powers people and get it over with.

I've had to grow up faster then I should have but that's fine. I'm smarter and faster then most kids my age and I know the main reason is the 'flu' shot I was given when I was younger. It is also why I am stronger and can't go home yet. Once I get control over my powers I will be able to go home...but I keep think that I might not want to...It's a lot better here then at home.
[Grant]

Genearl POV
April 22th,1993

Grant turned 18 yesterday and he was moving in. Carol moved the lamp again and the pushed it back. Her little nephew was fianly going to move up in life. He had this arraged now for a year. Someone knocked on the door and she ran to the door. Their stood her blessed nephew himself. She grabbed him in a bear hug and was thrilled when he hugged her back.

"How is everyone?"

"Excited. They're all out back waiting for you to come see them."

"I'm just going to throw my stuff in my room and I'll meet you guys in a few." She smiled as hugged him again.

"See you in a few. Don't be to long or Janet will come hunting for you, she's missed you, we all have."

"And I, you." She waved her hand.

"Please no proper English, your in my house now." He smiled.

"True 'Dat." She laughed.

"That's more like it. You're rooms the last on the right." He kissed her head.

"I'll be right out." He quickly jogged to his room and placed his bag on the bed. Taking a quick look at his new room he smiled and ran out back to his Family.

When he walked outside of the house he found to things, most of his close family and friends and also that it was terribly hot outside. He pulled at his collar and smiled. "Hey everyone." He saw Janet come running towards him. He squated down and pulled her up into his arms.

"Hey trouble, how are you?" She smiled.

"I'm great, even better now that you are here, now I can show you my room and my friends and..."

"Janet slow down before you cause the poor boy to fall down from confusion." Bill said from behind them. She turned and stuck her tounge out at her older brother and then took off. Grant moved threw the crowd greeting everyone till he came to the table he sat down beside Carol.

"When will this end? I would love some sleep." She smiled at him and ruffled his hair.

"Don't worry, it will end soon enough and no one will be insulted if you dissaper for a bit, trust me."

"Maybe I will take your advice and take a nap." He stood back up. "If anyone asks I went out for a drive. My door's gonna be locked." She smiled and nodded knowning.

"I'll let everyone know." He smiled and took towards the house. He walked in the house down the hall to his room. Walking in he close and locked the door behind him and closed the shutters. Lowering himself onto his bed he quickly fell asleep dreaming of his new life.

Grant's POV
June 30,1996

I slowly made my way back to my place. Slowly but surely, why hurry no one challenges me I 'own' this part of town. I take a left and move my packbag around on my shouder. It had to weight a ton at least. Well duh, that's what medcial school is...work. I tipped my head a bit there were two people to my left and another two on my right. I know I'm not everyone's favortive person but I treat people the same way they treat me. I pick up my speed I didn't feel like a fight tonight I couldn't be late for work again or I might get fired. Just as I was about to turn a corner a man jumped in front of my swinging at my head with a small pipe. He was dressed up in a suit he was too fancy for this part of town. But the suit knew how to fight. I ducked and swang lowerly close to the ground. I moved my arms and the backpack slipped of onto the mans foot. He yelled in pain and grabbed his foot. I smiled and stood up and nailed the man in the mouth. My feral side was shining threw hundred percent.

One of the other men took a swing at me but I dodged it and kicked backward. I flew a few feet and landed head first. Two men came towards me working as a pair the pushed me against a wall. I growled and let my eyes flashed. I hadn't been this open with my powers in years. I pulled my hands over my head and kicked up with my feet. I knocked them back. Pushing of the wall I flipped landing on my feet. I turned and punched one man in the face and the the other in the stoumach. yet they still remanded on there feet. I growled again and attacked with new anger. The first man dropped first and the the second only moments later. I ran to my backpack and pulled it on still running. Suddenly my job wasn't that important anymore.

^^^^

I ran the rest of the way home. I pushed my door open the closed and locked it behind me. I threw my backpack off and slid down the door. I couldn't have this happen to me now. Now that I was getting my life back to normal. I look over at the phone. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I was time for some extra help. I push myself up the wall and walk to the phone. I dail the number I know so well. I rang once, twice, three time and the someone picked up. A man.

"Hello."

"Hey, I was wondering if Emily Wile, was there?" I asked fearing the worse.

"No, I'm sorry but can I help you Grant?" Came the man. I was surprised.

"How do you know my name?"

"I know more then your name, Mine is Adam Kaine, I don't know if you remember me or not."

"I do. I couldn't forget you and how you help me."

"Heard that you might need some help again."

"I guess might, is there any way I could get a way to get some help?" I asked.

"Well know that I think about it I would love to see you again and catch up. Think you have the time?"

"I think I can I should be able to." I pause. "When and where." I could practicaly see Adam's smile.

"Meet outside of the Cafe you go to everyday at 11pm. There will be a women. You're codename is Dawn and you password is Mutant X Lives."There was a slight pause as he spoke to someone in the background. "Sorry, Grant... She will bring you to me."

"How will I know who she is?"

"She will come to you. Just wait long enough."

"Will do. See ya soon." I paused. "Thanks, Mr.Kaine."

"It's Adam, Grant, All my friends call me Adam." We hung up. I smiled as I packed a bag. Maybe my life was finding some solid ground.

~*~*~*~

I made to the Cafe in record time and sat down. It was a few minutes before 11 and I always liked to be early. I found a seat with a wall up against my back that faced the rest of the shop incuding all entrances and exits. I ordered a esspresso and lended back. People came and when. Usally I would have enjoy this type of activety but tonight it made me uneasily. I glanced at my watch as it struck 11. I finished the last of my esspresso and placed my money on the table. Not getting up yet I moved my chair back and scanned the place for possible contacts. No many people came out this late at night. It was full of mostly students who were studing or 'visting' with their lovers. I sighed and felt a tinge of jealously. But quickly shook it off as a women approched me. She was taller then most with short Brown hair and warm hazen eyes. She was built to the point that the trained eye could see. She was atractive yet somehow her posture seem to send off singals that she didn't think so. Which turned most people off. When she check over her left shoulder I noticed the large scar running down her face stright to her collarbone. She walked up to me and sat down across from me.

"Nice evening."

"You could say that." I pause. "My name is Dawn and your wouldn't happen to do with anything of Mutant X Lives would it?" I tried to get my singal out without sending it out into the public. I had learnt young what was your bussiness was just that YOURS.

She smiled. "Mister Kaine sent moi." I heard no accent so I realized that she was tring to do that same.

"Oh, then maybe we should go somewhere else." I stated. She nodded to me. I picked myself up and followed her out the door. We quickly made our way to a car.

"Get in." Her smile was gone and with it was her people skills.

"Yes, MA"AM." I said saluting her. I threw my bag in the backset and climbed in the front. She looked over at me.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean it that way...It's just that we need to get going."

"I understand, it's fine, so are we going to sit here all night or go somewhere?" I asked smiling, she smiled back and turned the car on.

~*~*~*~

A few hours later we were still driving. "Where are we meeting Adam at?"

"Just up ahead." She said pointing to a gas station ahead of us. I look at where she was pointing and she two people a man and a women. We parked and I get my stuff.

Turning to her I speak up. "Thanks for the help, If you every need anything-"

"Don't worry about it...This is my job."

"All the same if you ever need anything the name's Grant Miller." I smile at her once more and close the door and wave to her as she leaves. Once her car is out of sight I turn to Adam and the mystery women.

"Hello again." I quickly close the distance between us and my feral sense's kick into full gear and my eye unvolunterly flash. I blush and try and control myself. "Sorry, It's just I sense that there's another feral close."

Adam laughs at me. "One would hope so. Grant this is Nikki, a feline feral." I grimance at the word feline. I never did like cat's, and never will, terrible things. But I bear with it. I offer her my hand and feel like I was slapped when she wouldn't shake it. Instead she turned and walked to a near by plane. I growl as she leaves and let my hand drop. "You'll have to excuse her, she's not having a good week."

"I couldn't even notice." I said to him.

He laughs, "Grant I need you to do me a favorite."

"Anything." I can see that he relaxes.

"I need you to wear these for the time being." He passes me to white oval shape objects.

"What are they?" I asked.

"Vison inhibitaers."

"They cause tempory blindness, correct?" He smiles.

"The A+ student Emily always bragged about shines threw." He smiles again. "Yeah, all I need you to do is wear them until we get to my headquaters then you can take them off and never have to wear them again." I cationly take them away from him and examen them.

"Where do I put them?"

~*~*~*~

Genreal POV

They arrive at Sancurcy in no time. As soon as the car stops Grant felt someone remove his blindfold and the world is back into my veiw. He smiled and roll his neck, getting out of the car he streches his back and legs. It felt good to be moving again. He smells the air. Another Feral is around along with three other people. Two males and the other female. He grabbed his bag from the back and walked into the larger area with Adam. there stood the others he had smelt. He was introduced and greeted. Other then Adam himself they were all Mutants. He smiled and Adam lead him and the two siblings away from the other group. He was about their age and smiled at them. The girl smiled back and the boy frowned.

They reached a pond and sat down beside it. "So Adam, you said you might be able to help me?" He asked.

"Yes, in fact you may be able to help yourself." He waved to Krya and Les. "See not even a full month ago these two were also on the run from the GSA as you find yourself doing today." Grant looked over at them, they looked so happy.

"How does that fit in with me?" He asked questionly.

"I'm offering you the same deal I made them."

"And that would be what?"

"I will protact you with what ever means, and you will work for me."

Grant swallowed. "What if I don't want to work for you?"

"That's your choice but you will be giving up a great chance."

"And what would that be?"

"The choice to be part of Freedom X."

"I wouldn't be Mutant X?" He asked he felt a large weight come off his shoulders. He wanted to help people but he also wanted to have a life. "Where do I have to sign?" Adam smiled and Grant also smiled.

One Month Later
Grant's Diary

Dear...Thing,

Well here I am again, writing in a diary...jorunal, and it has nothing to do with what others said would be good for me. I have grown up and I now feel like I need to write everything that is happening to me. I am enjoying my time here and it's great. I have learnt a lot more in the ways of my powers and I'm bonding with the others. Krya and I have a lot in commen it's funny. Les is like a little brother. And Adam is like a father, only a lot better then mine. Shalimar and Jesse are nice, even if she is a feral, I like her she's fun to be around and it's nice to have a feral around that I can be...challenged agaisnt. I don't really get along with Nikki. She's never really around and when she is she treats anyone but Shalimar and Adam like crap. I hope Adam makes his choose between Shal and Nikki and soon and I hope it's Shalimar.

I wish Adam would let me out of here. I would love to go out to the mall maybe catch a movie with the others, but here I am stuck in this place. Maybe me and Shal can sneak out. But no Adam is out picking up another mutant for Freedom X. So I have to go get ready. So until later.