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Chapter 10
Corina rushed home and was comforted that her home appeared to be unharmed. It was around eleven when she stepped through the front door. "Grams, are you ok?"
"Yes Corina." She replied in a hushed but worried tone as she sat up on the couch. "What's wrong?"
"I think they know who the fox is. One of them attacked me at Trista's gym. I feel terrible about this. He tied her and tossed her into a closet. I had to drive her home because she was so shaken up. What am I going to do now? If they know who I am, then no one is safe. I know I can win if they challenged me one or two at a time but their full force would be too much for me to handle alone. I can't put any of the others in danger because they fight demons not mutants. It is own thing to use a spell or a potion and to vanquish a demon but mutants are still human. This could be a big problem. I can't put them in serious danger like that. I just wanted to help that girl and now, I'm involved with this whole thing. What am I going to do? If they know my human form, I can no longer hide."
"No matter what Corina, you know I can find you. I can just do some scrying and then you will be found. Just be careful Corina and it will pass. Continue your training with Wanda. It doesn't matter anymore if you do it quietly or not because they are watching her carefully. Just be cautious. I don't think they want anything from you but I think they are just going to try and scare you off so you stop interfering with them. They probably think that you are one of Xavier's students or allies and that you are trying to corrupt her or bring her to their enemy's side. You can stop your training now because the spell cannot hold forever. You just have to keep your cool and only fight when and if they attack. It makes me nervous but I can protect myself. You have lived through greater challenges that this one. Refuse to get involved with their petty conflicts between who is right and wrong and continue with your training. That is that only thing you can do."
"But Grams, what if they harm you? I couldn't live if they hurt you. You are all I have left."
"Corina, despite the fact that you think I'm old, I can protect myself. I have lived through a lot in my time and I'm still a force to be dealt with. I will be safe and I want you to know that you will be safe." Pearl had a slight smirk the show that she was confident in her abilities but looks of worry still creased her forehead.
"I can try my best Grams." Corina sighed as she began to relax. Pearl and Corina talked about Wanda's progress. She also mentioned things about her past and the life she had lived before she was taken away from happiness. Corina finally got some rest before school the next morning.
The next morning, as she headed to class and began to unpack her stuff from her messenger bag, a small red colored note fell from the desk and on to the floor. She picked up the paper scrap, as she was going to throw it away, she noticed some writing on the note. 'Meet at the park tonight. You don't want to miss it, fox. Your Friend, the thief.' Corina put a hand over her mouth in shock as she felt her spine beginning to tingle with nerves. Thoughts about her friends and her Grandmother flashed through her head. She was terrified that something was going to happen to them. They knew who she was and she could no longer hide as the fox. 'My big stupid ego. I thought I could do anything and be safe. Now, I got these nut balls all hyper. I guess, they don't care if it is personal or not. I can't stand what they did but fighting them is nothing personal. I am screwed.' She just put her head in her hand and shook her head with a smirk. It promised to be an interesting day that would lead into a more interesting night.
Later that day, during her hall duty, Corina got access to Wanda's class schedule and found out that she had science during that period. She traveled to the science wing and asked the teacher if Wanda could be excused for a minute. Wanda just stood up quietly while the other students whispered quietly about their class mate. Corina smiled at the girl and lead her down the hallway and turned the corner before she began to speak. "Wanda, do you know who I am?" The teenage Goth raised her head and stared at the teacher's face.
"No, listen what is this about? Am I in trouble for something or what? I've got better things to do." Wanda said in usual flat voice but it aired a slight annoyance.
"No, you are not in trouble but you must think Wanda. You do know me; you have just never seen me like this before. Come on, I know you were trained better than that." Corian just smirked as she saw emotions cross the girl's face. She saw anger, confusion, deep thoughts, sudden recognition, and finally shock and acknowledgement.
"Kitsu, what are you doing here? Why do you look different? What is going on?" Wanda immediately dropped her act of the cold teenager goth.
"One, question at a time Wanda. I am able to go between my human form and my fox form. I'm actually a student teacher at the high school but that is a secret, which doesn't plan on remaining one, for start, which leads me to why I let you see me in this form. Magneto knows that Corina, that is my actual name, and Kitsu are one and the same. I have to meet him tonight but I want you to be careful. I just don't want him to use you against me. Be careful tonight, in fact, just keep in your room and keep safe. You can't risk anything happening to you. If the spell broke, you could be in significant danger. I know it sounds strange but you must be careful tonight. No matter what, promise me you are going to be safe."
"Kitsu, I want to fight him. I have control and I want to fight him. I am ready and I can't be denied this chance. Kitsu…Corina…whatever your name is, you have to understand this. You wanted revenge against the demon that killed your parents and I want the demon that killed who I was a long time ago."
Corina lower her eyes in recognition of the girls world but raised her eyes to look at her student. "Wanda, you have to understand the danger you would be in. Trust me, I know what is like to want for revenge and have to wait but what would happen if he captured you. I would have no power and I would be at his mercy because I would not let him harm you. You have to be careful. Please, I'm asking you to understand. I know it is a hard opportunity to pass up but you have to stay away…just for now, I promise. Once the spell has been lifted then you are free to pursue him or not pursue him, but not tonight, do you understand me?"
"Kitsu…I just…I want…I understand and I will comply. Just promise that you will be careful tonight. Using me or not, Magneto will try to gain power over you and I want you to be careful. Just don't get into any trouble…okay?" Wanda sighed with defeat but she was terribly worried for her mentor and her friend. It was like having an older, protective sister and for the first time, in a long time, she felt like she could trust someone else and trust their judgment.
"Good, that's my girl." She led Wanda back to class but before they approached the door, Corina turned toward the girl and gave her hug. Wanda went ridged with the idea of showing affection toward her but relaxed and accepted the sisterly hug with the average patients of a teenager.
"Good, now go back to class and get home immediately. Just be safe, ok?"
"Yes, I'll be careful." Wanda sighed again and reentered her class. 'When did I let people hug me let alone convince me to do something? I can't let her do this by herself. I just can't let her get in trouble because she is trying to save my ass. I will stay safe tonight but I will make sure that she has some help, even if she doesn't know it. I'll just have to be careful about it. Don't worry Kitsu, I'll be there to help.' Wanda gave one last look at the door before she turned her thoughts to the evening ahead.
Sorry for such a short chapter but there will be some more next week. Please remember to review.