Only the Lonely
Part 2: Fuzzy and the Shapeshifter

By
The Uncanny R-Man

Disclaimer- I don't own anything, all familiar characters belong to Marvel.

Shout Outs-

Ldypebsaby- Glad you like it, I do have a talent for fluff, don't I? You can guarantee that Meggan is going to catch Kurt without his image-inducer soon enough.

Melissarxy1- I'm glad that you like it, even if it isn't Kurmanda; it's nice to have such open-minded reviewers.

Agent-G- Oh yeah, Kurt will be shocked when he finds out about Meggan's power, you can trust me on that!

Xavier's-

The X-Men have just arrived home from their mission to the city with a new recruit in tow, Meggan. Meggan gazes in amazement at the paintings on the wall as she walks along the corridor to Xavier's office with Kurt (still with his image-inducer on) and Rogue.

'This places is huge.' Meggan gasps. 'This Xavier guy must be rolling in it!'

'Zis is only a small part of ze mansion.' Kurt replies. 'You haven't seen ze Danger Room yet.'

'The Danger what?' Meggan asks.

'Ah suppose that y'all find out soon enough, sugah.' Rogue replies.

'Vell, zis is ze professor's office.' Kurt says. 'Do you vant us to come in or vill you be alright on your own?'

'I'd appreciate it if you came with me Kurt.' Meggan replies. 'No offence Rogue.'

'Non taken.' Rogue replies. 'Ah've got things tah do anyways.'

And with that, Rogue walks off, leaving Kurt and Meggan alone.

Inside-

As soon as Meggan walks into the office, she is instantly put at ease. It's almost as if the bald man in the wheelchair sitting behind the desk is exuding calm feelings around the room.

'Ah, you must be Meggan.' Xavier says, wheeling upto the scaly green girl. 'I trust that your trip here was most peaceful.'

'It was thankyou Professor.' Meggan replies.

'Please, take a seat.' Xavier says, motioning to some chairs. Meggan and Kurt do as they are told and sit down.

'I trust that Kurt and Rogue have given you a quick tour.' Xavier says.

'Oh yes.' Meggan replies. 'It was most kind of them.'

Xavier then goes on to tell Meggan about the institute that he has set up in the mansion to recruit and train young mutants in the use of their powers. As well as the group that met Meggan in the city, there are many more young mutants living in the mansion, which she will most likely meet, sooner or later.

With the introductions done, Xavier takes Meggan to Hank McCoy's lab.

Outside Hank's lab-

'Now Meggan.' Xavier says. 'I do not want you to be afraid of Doctor McCoy's appearance. Although he is large and blue, he does not mean you any harm.'

'Okay professor.' Meggan replies. 'I'll keep that in mind.'

Xavier leads Meggan and Kurt into the lab. Inside Meggan sees a large fuzzy blue man tinkering with random scientific equipment.

'Henry, this is our new student, Meggan.' Xavier says.

Hank turns from the random doodad and looks at the new arrival. Even though she has scaly green skin, horns and webbed feet, he takes it all in his stride. Hell, who is he to make judgements based solely on appearances?

'Hello Meggan.' Hank says, holding out his hand. 'Are you enjoying your stay thus far?'

Meggan looks up at the taller fuzzy blue man and nervously shakes his hand.

'E-everybody's been very kind to me so far.' She replies.

'That's good.' Hank replies. 'Now, if you'll kindly step over here, we'll begin a check-up.'

Meggan steps nervously away as she sees Hank take out a nasty looking hypodermic needle.

Kurt pats her arm comfortingly.

'It's alright Meggan.' He says. 'Zat's only for a blood test. All new recruits have to have one vhen zey first come here.'

'O-okay.' Meggan replies.

'This will only hurt for a few seconds.' Hank says, preparing to take Meggan's blood sample.

Meggan closes her eyes tightly as she sees the needle move towards her arm. After a few second of waiting, she hears a 'ping!' and opens one eye.

'Is that it?' She asks. 'I thought you said that it would hurt. I didn't feel a thing.'

'I'm afraid that I was unable to take your blood sample.' Hank replies. 'Your skin broke the needle.'

Hank shows Meggan the broken hypodermic needle.

'It looks like your skin is tougher than it looks.' He says. 'I suppose that it's time to break out those new adamantium needles.'

Xavier wheels outside and motions Kurt to follow him.

'Vhat is it Professor?' Kurt asks.

'I think that you can turn off your image-inducer now Kurt.' Xavier replies. 'I do not think that Meggan has any need to fear you now. You saw how she reacted to Dr McCoy.'

'It's alright for him.' Kurt replies. 'Doctor McCoy looks like a fuzzy blue ape, I look like a demon. So I'd like to keep my image-inducer on, if zat's alright.'

'If that's how you feel then Kurt, I won't stop you.' Xavier sighs. 'But I still believe that you're being hasty in your judgements.'

Then Meggan walks out of the lab with a bandage on her arm. Hank is standing beside her.

'It will take me a little while to get the results of your blood test Meggan.' Hank says. 'So I suggest that you go and get some rest.'

'I'll do that Doctor McCoy.' Meggan replies. 'Thankyou.'

'Kurt.' Xavier says. 'Will you please take Meggan upto a vacant room?'

'Straight away Professor.' Kurt replies.

Much to Hank's surprise, Meggan stands on the tips of her toes and gives him a peck on the cheek then walks down the corridor to the students' rooms.

'Well she's certainly friendly.' Hank says.

'Yes I believe she is.' Xavier replies. 'I can't help but sense that she has started to develop feelings for someone.'

'I'll have to agree with you there Charles.' Hank says. 'She seemed pretty friendly with Kurt.'

'Hopefully she will be able to help him break out of his depression since his relationship with Amanda finished.' Xavier replies.

'We can but hope Charles.' Hank adds. 'We can but hope.'

Upstairs-

Kurt stops outside a vacant room and opens up the door for Meggan. The green-skinned mutant gazes around in amazement at the room around her.

'Wow!' She breathes. 'This room is huge! I've never seen anything the size of it!'

'Zere are a few sets of clothes in ze drawers over zhere.' Kurt says. 'Ze Professor took ze liberty of buying some for you. Vell, Miss Monroe did.'

'I think that I'll like it here Kurt.' Meggan says. 'Thankyou.'

Meggan then leans closer and kisses Kurt gently on the lips.

'You are a real friend Kurt.' She says. 'Thankyou.'

'Y-you're velcome.' Kurt mumbles. 'I-I'll leave you to get some sleep.'

'Night Kurt.' Meggan says. 'Sweet dreams.'

'J-ja, you too.' Kurt replies nervously.

Once Meggan has closed the door, Kurt leans against the wall exhaustedly.

'I can't believe zat she just kissed me!' Kurt gasps. 'It felt like... wow!'

Kurt places a hand to his lips and walks back to his room with a dazed expression on his face.

The next morning-

Kurt is on his way to Meggan's room to wake her up from breakfast. He is presently mulling over his thought about the kiss that she gave him.

{Meggan is nice and all.} He thinks. {But, I've just broken up viz Amanda. Vould it be wrong of me to start a new relationship so quickly after ze uzzer vun just ended?}

Kurt walks upto Meggan's door and knocks.

'Uh, Meggan.' He says. 'It's me, Kurt. I've just come to tell you zat breakfast is ready.'

'I'll be out in a second.' Meggan replies.

Kurt waits patiently as Meggan finishes getting changed. When Meggan opens the door, he can see that she has changed, literally! Gone are the scaly green skin, horns and webbed hands and feet, Meggan now has the form of a beautiful blonde woman with slightly tanned skin and elfin ears. Kurt gazes in amazement at Meggan's sudden change.

'What's wrong Kurt? Meggan asks concernedly. 'Is there something wrong with my hair?

Kurt finally manages to find his voice.

'I-it's not zat.' He replies. 'Its just zat... vhat happened to you?'

'Didn't Mister McCoy tell you?' Meggan asks. 'I'm an empathic metamorph. I change appearance according to my mood. If I'm scared, I look like I did last night. If I'm angry, I look all red and demonic. And if I'm happy, I look like I am now. You like?'

Kurt just about manages to produce a few vowel sounds before clamming up all together.

Meggan just takes his hand in hers and walks down the corridor.

'C'mon Kurt.' She says. 'Let's get down to breakfast before all the good stuff gets eaten!'

'All Kurt can do is follow with a dumbstruck expression on his face.'

TBC...

NEXT: The others find out about Meggan's sudden change and Meggan also has her first Danger Room session.