Prologue.

Prof.Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters

Lower Level; Lab.

Files on Jean Grey's desk labeled: LINK

Name: Unknown. goes by 'Link'

sex:female

Age:approx. 15

Dob:10/6/?

-Subject born with emmense phycological powers. Strong telekenisis,slight telepathy

for mind reading and controlling. Later developed "linking" capability.

Linking is copying the genetic material of a person, causing her to retain the

mutations or emotions of a person that she 'linked' to. In the event that her'link'

was more than 12 minutes, she continually retains the mutation, and the linked person dies

Retained mutations include:transmorgafication,and illusions though her illusion ability

may be a product of her phycological powers.-

note: all information was gathered from oral discussion with subject, therefore

some information may be falsified.

-end file-

Link smiled as she closed the file.

"Might be falsified" really, do I look that dishonest?"

"It is not that you look dishonest, but that runaways don't always tell

the truth about themselves" Prof.X came into the lab. "it seems to be an

instinct for them."

"Sometimes telling the truth will get you killed." She turned in her seat to face

Prof. X "especially if you're ...different. Humanity's a stupid thing, proffesor."

" they can be judgemental, but it does not mean they're stupid" Prof.X turned around

and walked, er... rolled out of the lab. "When you're finished looking through the files,

will you box them up and put them in storage link?"

"Yes proffesor." she picked up another file labeled Hank Mccoy and began reading.

(did everyone see the Hank Mccoy in x-2? on the tv?)

It was early morning, perfect time for showers, breakfast...

and the occasional lover's quarrel.

"I'm just saying if link's learned to control her powers maybe you could learn

to control yours. You'd be able to touch people without risking their lives" Bobby followed

Rogue as she stormed off. She stopped and turned to him, anger written all over her face.

"Well Link's powers are controlled by touch! she just... holds out her hand and Boom! she's

got her power. She's got it easy. She can actually touch people"

"Rogue!" Bobby called as she ran off down the hall.

"Bad move .You made her feel like you don't want her to touch you"

Jake (aka Collosus. I just made up a name,sorry. I couldn't remember his real name

so...) said from his doorway.

"Yeah, yeah, I know." Bobby sighed. " I just wish... I dunno."

"Come on guys, you'd better get something to eat before class starts."Storm tossed as she walked by

"okay" Jake grabbed his shoes and closed his door, following Bobby. He stopped

"Hey have you seen Link anywhere?"

Class had begun, all were in their seats as Storm began her lesson. Just then, the door opened

and Link rushed in with her books.

"You're late link. That's the fifth time this month."

" I know. Sorry. I was...in the lab." Link stammered.

Storm stopped her marking "oh. Then that's excusable. Sit down, and we'll continue."

"it won't happen again." she slid in her seat next to Jake and took out her book.

"You weren't in the lab, you were asleep, weren't you?" jake whispered.

"actually I was in the lab, surprisingly. I was reading Jean's files all through the night."

"Why?"

"they're interesting. really detailed.And I..."

"Jake,Link, save the sweet talk until after class" Storm chastied them as the class laughed.

"Who likes science anyway?"Link sighed.

"YOu do."

She turned to him, and they smiled at each other for a brief moment, then went back

to their books.