~~~Of course I don't own anything except Cally, Lakia, and Maharet. Also, I have to give credit to A Pyro's Rage for letting me borrow his char. Also, anyone who doesn't know who A Pyro's Rage is. Then go read his work. It's all great.~~~~~~~~

After that little incident at the park with the Brotherhood, Lakia quickly left in hast to have some time on her own to figure out what's going on now. She lost Cally in an alleyway when she climbed up a fire escape and hide herself on the rooftop. She always felt another presence inside her. Even Maharet told her that she was different from everyone else. She never quite understood what she meant by that.

When she felt that her friend had given up on finding her and asking her multiple questions of her own. She climbed back down the ladder and slowly walked out of the alley. She was instantly met by a gorgeous latino, who looked at her with a raised brow. "What were you doing in that alley?" She wasn't sure on how to answer that question. 'Yeah I was hiding from my friend becuase I just found out that I'm a mutant freak.' That souded real good in her mind. Not. She quickly tried to find out another lie to tell him.

He folded his arms acrossed his chest, waiting for an answer. "I..uh took a wrong turn and thought it was a short cut." She finally said. He looked amused at her reply. A slow smile crossed his face. "Even though that seems reasonable. I don't think anyone would believe that little lie." She looked down at her feet wondering how he knew that was a lie. She then started to move on, back to her mother's house. He walked along side her.

"Why won't you just go away?" She said, not wishing to have a stalker now. Even if he was a little cute. He tried to look hurt but failed. Being new around here did have its effects for him. "Aww I just want to get to know you. Since I really don't know anyone from around here." He said, knowing that was a half lie. He knew lots of people that were only at the Institute though.

She started to walk a little faster trying to get home. If Cally was still looking for her, she would be easy to spot now. She might even threaten this new guy to get away and stay away. "Oh I get it. Just because I'm a strange you won't talk to me. Well the names Isaak Mayson, so what's your name?" Isaak said, as he kept up with her.

She rolled her eyes and looked at him. "Just because I know your name know doesn't mean that you're not still a stranger." She studied him for an answer before being on her way. He shook his head and laughed. "Oh come on. If I wanted to do something to you. Wouldn't I have done something already?" Well that didn't seem like the answer she was looking for.

"I guess you are right but it's getting late and my mom is probably wondering where I am now." She said looking at the position of the sun. Which is now starting to set off into the west just peaking over the top of the buildings. "I'll walk you home." He suggested. "My mom would probably suspect something between us even though I have no idea who you are besides your name." Lakia said in hast. She then turned and started running down the street to Maharet's shop that's a few blocks away. Leaving Isaak to wonder if she was totally against dating, all guys in general, or if she was not all right upstairs.

When Lakia walked into the shop, Maharet greeted her from behind the counter. "Glad you can make it Lakia." Maharet owned a craft shop which she made all of the things that she sold. Whenever something never sold anymore she stopped making it and made something new to replace the empty spot on the shelve. She sold encence, candles, necklaces, charms and many other jewerly.

"Yeah I thought I wouldn't get to help you out tonight." She said as she grabbed a chair from the back and brought in front to sit down. "Do you think I'm, you know, one of those mutants everyone has been talking about?" She asked her meekly. Maharet placed a hand on Lakia's shoulder.

"Not all mutants are bad you have to keep that in mind. Lakia, I've always senced a difference in you. So, you might be a mutant but I would never turn you over to Hydra or any of those other labs. Why don't you just go home and rest. It seems that you have had a rough day." Maharet said kindly to her. She looked at her adoptive mother with a quzzical look.

"Are you sure?" Lakia asked, before heading home. "Yes I'm sure. Don't worry I'll be fine." Maharet reassured her. She nodded and left for home for a good nights sleep.

~~~Hmmm. Second chapter done and over with. Wonder what else is in store with Lakia and this new guy, Isaak? Well let's just say it's a surprised for now. Muwhahahahhaha.~~~~