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shadowcatfan89: I can't say Lance plays much of a role in this fanfic, but he will in the follow-up I'm writing.
Chapter 3: First Day In New York
The next day, the Blackbird parked in the underground airstrip. Everyone got off and they were greeted by Wolverine and Professor Xavier.
"So you are the one who's caused such a commotion at that nightclub?" Professor Xavier asked.
"Much as I wish I wasn't, I am," J.T. replied. "You are?"
"Professor Charles Xavier, the founder of this institue," Professor Xavier replied. "It's a pleasure to meet you, J.T."
"How...how did you know my name?" J.T. asked.
"I read your mind," Professor Xavier replied.
"Well next time, warn me when you're going to do that, okay?" J.T. asked.
"Certainly. Anyway, please come with me. I'll show you around," Professor Xavier replied.
So Professor Xavier showed J.T. around the institute. J.T. didn't really take much of a liking to the place, him liking the big city. By the end of the tour, J.T. was considering going back to North Carolina and the criminal charges that awaited him.
"Well, what do you think?" Professor Xavier asked.
"To be honest, this place is dull. I mean I'm just used to big city living, and this place is out in the boondocks," J.T. replied.
"Yes, well, this place tends to grow on people," said Professor Xavier. "It's been a long day. Shall I show you to your room?"
"Sure," J.T. replied.
Professor Xavier and J.T. went upstairs and took J.T. into an unoccupied room.
"Kitty and Rouge will be right across the hall," said Professor Xavier.
"Thanks. Now if I don't wake up for a day, don't worry, that's normal," said J.T.
Professor Xavier chuckled. "Yes, I'm sure that is," he said.
J.T. walked into the room, plopped down on the bed and instantly fell asleep. Elsewhere, the remainder of the team and Professor Xavier were talking about their new housemate.
"So what's this guy like?" Rouge asked.
"Well he's kind of a loner," Kitty replied. "And kind of cute."
"I sensed that he had a very troubled past," said Professor Xavier. "Had I known about this, I would have warned you that he was more dangerous than we previously thought."
"How bad of a past could this guy have had?" Scott asked.
"The makings of a psychotic killer. He's a danger to himself and most everyone around him," Professor Xavier replied.
"He seems nice enough," said Kurt.
"Yes, but barely under the surface lies a very volatile temper," said Professor Xavier.
"So, he's not going to go mental on us, is he?" Kurt asked.
"I doubt it. But anything is possible," Jean replied.
"J.T. is a complicated mess. Who knows if even he can solve his enigmas," said Professor Xavier.
Up in his room, J.T. woke up and still felt pretty lousy about the scene in the club.
"Man, why the hell does this have to happen to me?" J.T. asked himself.
J.T. balled his fist and it turned into a double-edged sword. Just then, someone knocked on the door. J.T. unclenched his fist and it turned back to normal.
"Come in," said J.T.
Kurt walked in.
"Hey man. What's going on?" Kurt
"Uh, who are you and should I know you?" J.T. asked.
"Oh, I'm Kurt. And yeah, you should know your housemate," Kurt replied.
"Thanks. If there's a reason you came around here, make it known or leave, please," said J.T.
"Well I wanted to introduce myself and tell you that Professor wants to see you down in the Danger Room," Kurt replied.
"Danger Room? Now that sounds like fun," said J.T.
"Come on, I'll teleport us down there," said Kurt.
"Teleport! Okay, now this I've got to see," said J.T.
"Then put your hand on my shoulder," said Kurt.
J.T. complied with Kurt and he teleported the two down to the Danger Room.
"Okay, now THAT was cool," J.T. exclaimed.
"Go on in. Professor's got a training simulation for you," said Kurt.
"Well, okay," said J.T.
J.T. walked in and immediately he saw around ten security robots. Up in the control room, Scott, Jean, Kitty, Rouge, Wolverine and Professor Xavier were watching J.T.'s fight.
"Professor, what will this accomplish?" Scott asked.
"This is just to see if he can fight," Professor Xavier. "Logan, I want you at the ready if he gets hurt in there."
"Will do, Chuck," said Wolverine.
In the Danger Room, J.T. quickly analyzed the situation. He balled his fist, hoping that he could form the sword again, but nothing happened.
"All right, guess I'm not going with a weapon. Oh well," said J.T.
J.T. jumped at one of the robots and threw it at another one, blowing both of them up. J.T. continued to try and use his powers, but nothing. He tossed another robot into three others and they all blew up. Just then, his right hand turned into a katana and his left into a claymore!
"Heh heh, welcome to the chop shop," said J.T.
J.T. sliced and diced the robots into small metallic pieces. He destroyed the four remaining robots and his hands wouldn't stop being weapons!
"What the hell? Why won't my hands stop this?" J.T. asked.
"That is enough," said Professor Xavier.
Professor Xavier and Wolverine came into the room, both impressed with J.T.'s abilities.
"Highly unpredictable. Very good," said Professor Xavier.
"Six years of karate will do that," said J.T. "Question is, how do I get my hands back to normal?"
"Try imagining your hands were normal," said Professor Xavier. "Tighten your focus."
Sure enough, J.T.'s hands returned to normal as soon as he thought of his hands being normal.
"It worked! Thank you, sir," said J.T.
"I only wish to help," said Professor Xavier. "There is one other thing I wish to ask. Are you going to enroll at the school?"
"I'm still not sure. With my powers being so unstable, is it possible?" J.T. asked.
"I believe so. From what I can gather, your powers activate when you are in dire situations. As long as you stay calm, you'll be fine," Professor Xavier replied.
"Just perfect. Just what I can't do, keep my temper under wraps," said J.T.
"What class would you be in?" Professor Xavier asked.
"I'd be a sophmore. I dropped out at 16," J.T. replied.
"So you'd be in Kitty and Kurt's class," said Professor Xavier.
"I'm going out to think. I'll be outside," said J.T.
Out by the pool, J.T. was sitting out watching the sunset.
"J.T., what's going on with you?" J.T. asked himself.
"You're perfectly normal," said a girl's voice.
J.T. turned around and saw Kitty standing behind him.
"Kitty? What're you doing out here?" J.T. asked.
"I just thought I'd talk to you," Kitty replied.
"Look, I wouldn't get too close to me, if I were you. I don't want to hurt people unintentionally, especially people I like," said J.T.
"I'll be all right. J.T., I want to apologize. I feel like I pushed you into coming here," said Kitty.
"No, it's fine. If anything, I should be thanking you. For bringing me here, and being my friend. Most people just don't give a rat's ass about me. You're probably the fifth person I can actually call a friend," said J.T.
"Hey, we mutants have to stick together," said Kitty.
J.T. smiled as they both looked out at the horizon.
"It's a nice sunset," said J.T. "You don't get these back in Raleigh."
"I'll bet. J.T., why'd you decide to come out here?" Kitty asked.
"Well, I guess I just wanted to get a chance to havea real family and to have real friends," J.T. replied.
"That's all?" Kitty asked.
"Well, there is one other reason, but I can't tell," J.T. replied.
"Come on, you can tell me," said Kitty.
"No, I can't. I'm going to bed. Good night," said J.T.
"Well, okay. Good night," said Kitty. "One thing. How was your first day in New York?"
"Something I don't want to forget for a good while," J.T. replied.
J.T. headed back to his room and quickly fell asleep. What he didn't tell Kitty was that he had a crush on her.