Chapter Fifteen.

A/N: Thanks for the reviews K.K.L. and Aqueous - you guys' rock! Anyways can't include what Kitty and Kurt talked about, it'd give too much away and as you know I wanna keep the suspense going just a little while longer. Hope you enjoy.

I don't own X Men Evolution.

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A dark shadow stood hovering over Kitty's bed, eyes glowing bright.

"Sleep peacefully little traitor, sleep peacefully. For soon you shall pay."

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After about two weeks in bed the Professor finally gave me a tour of the institute and properly introduced me everyone. Getting around on a pair of crutches was difficult but I managed somewhat. I had to admit everything seemed a little intimidating but cool nonetheless. I seriously contemplated moving here - it would be very helpful not to mention stable for not only me but my mutant ability as well. The kids were really nice all except for Rogue - she was kind of scary. But I guess I just needed to get used to her, which wouldn't be much of a problem since the Professor said we'd be sharing a room. The Professor interrupted my train of thought...

"Kitty I have some more good news for you."

"What is it Professor?"

"You can return home."

"Go home? But I thought..."

"I know Kitty but if you do decide to come live here at the institute you'll need some of your own things." The Professor smiled.

"I guess so. Thanks again Professor, I can't remember the last time I've felt this complete." She hugged him warmly.

"That's perfectly alright Kitty. I'm happy I could help. Pietro is waiting in the hallway to take you home."

"He is?" She smiled. "Professor?"

"Yes Kitty?"

"Is Pietro really a threat to me... what I meant to say is - is he really a threat to us?" Her eyes glazed over.

"I'm not certain of that Kitty. At the moment I'm not truly convinced that even Pietro himself knows where his loyalty lies." He looked at her worried expression and patted her hand reassuringly, "maybe you can convince to find the best way." He smiled at her and turned to wheel away.

Kitty watched the Professor's retreating form and shook her head - *I'll try Professor, I promise I'll try.* She then raced, [A/N: imagine Kitty racing on a pair of crutches! Hilarious!] to the hallway to meet Pietro.

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The car ride home was pretty quiet; Kitty even slept a little. She had so many things running through her mind - it all seemed too confusing.

As they pulled into Pietro's driveway, Kitty saw that the lights inside her house weren't on. Typical - her father and Kory weren't home. Pietro turned off the engine and opened the car door casually glancing over at Kitty. He noticed she just sat there, staring blankly ahead. He placed a hand on hers...

"Are you alright?"

She smiled at him and then drew him into a hug. "I'm just confused maybe even a little tired."

"Well come on then - let's get you inside."

Just then a car pulled into the driveway next door and Kitty's face brightened. She looked at Pietro and smiled widely...

"Daddy."

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A/N: Sorry this one was so short but it was way boring. Well please review - that is if you're not half asleep by the end of it. I'll get the next one out immediately.