Only the Lonely
Chapter 3: Killer Robots and Killer Kisses

By
The Uncanny R-Man

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

Shout Outs-

Ldypebsaby- Yeah, Meggan is cute, isn't she? She will get a holo-watch 'just in case.' Gee, I wonder how she will react to the B-Hood? What about Duncan?

Agent-G- Don't worry, I'll explain more about Meggan soon. You can bet that her first Danger Room session will be a little... explosive.

The kitchen-

It is a typical morning at Xavier's and as usual the kitchen is in disarray as the young mutants fight over their breakfast. It turns out that Bobby iced up the girls' showers earlier on while Jubilee and Amara were already in there. And as for Roberto and Ray, well, the less said about that, the better.

Kurt and Meggan can hear the chaos from the stairs.

'Is breakfast here usually this chaotic?' Meggan asks.

'Oh ja.' Kurt replies. 'It's like feeding time at ze zoo, but vizout ze table manners.'

Meggan chuckles slightly at Kurt's joke and follows him into the kitchen. The other students stop arguing instantly as soon as they see Kurt (still with his image-inducer on) walk in with an attractive blonde girl.

'Hey Kurt.' Kitty says. Who's your friend, and where's Meggan?'

'Zis is Meggan.' Kurt replies.

'No way!' Kitty says. 'You were like, green before!'

'I'm a shapeshifter.' Meggan replies. 'I change shape according to my mood. I was green and scaly because I was scared. Now that I'm happy, I look like this.'

'Wow, you should be happy more often.' Roberto says, earning him a glare from Tabitha.

Meggan grabs a vacant seat next to Kurt and begins her breakfast.

'So, Meggan.' Tabby says. 'Tell us about yourself.'

'Yeah.' Bobby adds. 'What do you look for in a man? Ow, dammit Jubes!' Bobby yells as Jubilee kicks him under the table.

'Have ye got any dark secrets that ye'd want us to publish?' Rahne asks.

'I don't know where to start really.' Meggan replies. 'Well, as you guys most probably know, my name is Meggan. I never knew my birth parents as I was brought up by gypsies in Britain.'

'Get out!' Kitty says. 'Kurt was like, raised by gypsies too!'

Meggan continues with her story.

'My powers manifested at birth.' She says. 'I sprouted fur to keep out the cold. As I grew, so did my powers. I started to react to the feelings of those around me. Seeing that I had these unusual powers, they were scared of me so I sprouted fangs and horns. To cut a long story short, I fled to America and then you guys found me.'

'Ah hope yah don't mind meh sayin' this.' Rogue says. 'But fer a girl born in Britain, yah sure don't sound like it.'

'I was brought up watching American TV shows.' Meggan replies. 'So I've lost my accent.'

'Pity.' Kurt says. I kina zink zat a British accent is sexy.'

The others look at Kurt in amazement.

'I didn't say zat out loud, did I?' He winces. Everybody nods their head. 'Ach, just kill me now!' Kurt groans.

Logan walks in with an announcement.

'Okay kids, breakfast's over, it's time fer yer mornin' Danger Room session.'

'But Mister Logan.' Amara groans. 'It's Saturday.'

'Evil don't keep core, 'Mara.' Logan replies. 'So get yer butts inter gear. Oh, and Blondie, yer can join us if yer want, yer can use one of the spare new Recruits costumes.'

Later-

Meggan is waiting in the corridor outside the Danger Room with the rest of the girls. She watches out anxiously for any sign of Kurt. A smile appears on her face as she sees him walk out form the guys' changing rooms.

'Umm Kurt, can I talk to you for a second please?' She asks, pulling him to one side.

'If it's about vhat I said at breakfast, I vant to apologise.' Kurt says.

'It's nothing like that.' Meggan replies. 'I get the feeling that something's upsetting you. Do you want to talk about it?'

'How did you know?' Kurt asks.

'I'm an empath remember?' Meggan replies, tapping her temple. 'I can feel your emotions.'

'I suppose zat it's time for me to confess.' Kurt sighs. 'I've been hiding somezhing from you. I'd just like to varn you zat zis may be a leetle shocking.'

Meggan watches as Kurt reaches for his holo-watch and turns it off, revealing his fuzzy blue form.

'You're freaked, aren't you?' Kurt winces.

'It's not that, Kurt.' Meggan replies. 'I'm not bothered by the fur it's just... Wow, you're... blue!'

'You're not bozzered by ze fact zat I look like a blue devil?' Kurt asks.

'Why would that bother me?' Meggan replies. 'I used to be green!'

Kurt sighs in relief as he can now walk around Meggan in his normal form.

'Okay kids.' Logan says. 'That's enough yappin', it's time ter get started.'

The doors to the Danger Room open up and everybody walks in. Meggan looks up and around at the pretty much empty room.

'This place doesn't look so impressive.' She says. 'I thought you called this 'The Danger Room?'

'Just vait a moment.' Kurt replies. 'Ze simulation hasn't started yet.'

Meggan waits and watches as a cityscape appears around them.

'Oh wow!' She says. 'How did that happen?'

'Holograms.' Kurt replies.

'This is yer average battle royale, kids.' Logan says from the control room.

'But Mister Logan.' Kitty moans. 'We like, did this simulation last week!'

'I didn't say yer were fightin' each other.' Logan replies.

Everybody watches s several giant robots appear.

'Gee, thanks a lot Kitty.' Tabby groans. 'We're gonna get toasted!'

'Last mutant standin' wins.' Logan says. 'Yer get bonus fer teamwork.'

A buzzer sounds and the simulation begins. Sam is the first to attack as he powers up and smashes through the torso of one of the robots. Tabby throws time bombs at another while Bobby freezes its head.

'Anybody wanna take this one?' He asks. 'Hey, what about you Meggan, seeing that you're new and all.'

'Sure.' Meggan replies. 'If you're sure about it.'

Kurt watches as Meggan flies up into the air around the robot's head. Then, much to everybody's amazement, she lets rip with a colossal punch, shattering the robot's head. Unfortunately, while Meggan is congratulating herself on a robot well beaten, another robot sneaks up behind her. The robot raises its arm and a nasty-looking buzz-saw pops out.

'Meggan, look out!' Kurt yells.

Meggan turns around just in time to see the robot take a swipe at her with its buzz-saw. There is a 'Bamf!' and a smell of sulphur as Kurt teleports her away out of trouble. Upon reaching the ground, they turn to see the buzz-saw hit another robot, cutting it in half.

'Wow, thanks for that Kurt.' Meggan gasps. 'I was almost a goner.'

'Anyzhing for a pretty lady.' Kurt replies, flashing a charming smile.

Meggan's eyes light up as she senses Kurt's obvious attraction to her as he leans in closer. Their lips are just about to touch when Meggan sees something through the corner of her eye, it's another robot and it's about to crush them with a gigantic foot.

'Hold that thought!' Meggan says, pushing Kurt away to safety. She catches the robot's foot just as it is mere inches away form her head. 'Do I look like a dog turd?' She asks. She grabs the robot's foot in both hands and starts to spin it around. She lets go, throwing the robot into a squad of other robots, knocking them down like dominos. She dusts off her hands and looks around, she and Kurt are the only ones left standing, the simulation is over!

'Well done Blondie.' Logan says. 'Nice work. Okay everybody, hit the showers!'

Later-

Kurt is now sitting in the garden watchin the others go about their business. Several of the students are playing a game of boys vs. girls catch. It seems to be Tabby, Rahne, Amara and Meggan against Bobby, Ray, Sam and Roberto. Sam's trying to make it a good clean match without powers but the girls, mostly Tabby, have different ideas.

Roberto is presently running with the ball. He is about to throw it to Bobby when Tabby throws a time bomb at his feet. He gives out a yelp, dropping the ball, enabling Rahne, in her wolf form, to grab the ball in her mouth. She then turns back to normal and throws it to Meggan, who flies up into the air. Sam powers up and flies up after her. A high-speed aerial chase then ensues. Sam is just about to make a grab for the ball when Meggan throws it to the ground. Ray and Roberto simultaneously dive for it, their heads hit each other with a sickening thud. Amara sees the stunned boys lying on the ground and grabs the ball, going on to win the game.

'This sucks!' Bobby moans. 'You used your powers!'

'So did you Bobby.' Tabby replies.

'Only in retaliation!' Bobby adds.

Meggan sense the tension and steps in to diffuse the situation.

'Whoa there, let's save the anger for the battle field, 'kay?'

Tabby and Bobby reluctantly let the matter go and slink off, secretly plotting to get the other back.

Meggan sees Kurt sitting in the tree and flies upto him.

'Hey Kurt, you should've joined in. it was fun.'

'I'm not sure zat vould have been such a good idea.' Kurt replies. 'I know better zen to play catch against Tabby.'

'She cheat a lot?' Meggan asks.

'Oh ja.' Kurt replies. 'At every game she plays.'

Meggan takes a seat on the branch beside Kurt. She notices his tail coiled around d the branch, securing him in place.

'Umm, Kurt. I hope you don't mind me saying but... can I touch your tail? I've never actually had a tail so I'm... curious as to what it feels like.'

'Uhh, sure, go ahead.' Kurt replies.

Meggan reaches out and gently strokes Kurt's tail. It feels rather bristly to the touch. Meggan looks up as she hears a giggle.

'Heh, zat tickles.' Kurt giggles.

Meggan stops stroking Kurt's tail and looks him in the eyes.

'This may be a little random but... can I stroke your face?'

'Help yourself.' Kurt replies.

Meggan leans closer and gently strokes Kurt's face.

'Wow, it's almost like... velvet!' She says.

Kurt smiles at the compliment and the ensuing wave of attraction almost makes Meggan fall form the tree. She manages to stay on and leans in closer. Before she realises what is going on, she finds herself kissing him.

Kurt is initially surprised at Meggan's sudden move but instead of moving away, he puts his arms around Meggan's waist and deepens the kiss.

After they have finally come up for air, Meggan is a little dizzy.

'Wow, what a rush.' She says.

'J-ja.' Kurt replies. 'Zat vas... wow!'

'Does this mean that we're... y'know, together?' Meggan asks.

'I von't lie to you Meggan.' Kurt replies. 'I like you, but...'

Meggan senses Kurt's feelings and sighs deeply.

'I know, you have feelings for someone else.' She sighs. 'Was it a bad break-up?'

'Kinda.' Kurt replies. 'She vas ze vun zat broke it off and I didn't vant to finish it.'

Meggan's expression turns to one of sadness and her natural 'glow' dulls a little.

'I understand.' She says. 'You go and talk to this girl and I'll wait.'

'Zhankyou for understanding.' Kurt says, holding Meggan's hand in his and kissing it. 'You're a good friend for doing zis.'

'No problem.' Meggan replies. After Kurt leaves she holds her chin in her hands and sighs deeply. 'Yeah, no problem...'

TBC...

NEXT: Meggan finds out that her attraction to Kurt has unforeseen side- affects on her appearance.