The character Blood wolf is my own creation. The X-men are not. Many things in this story are not accurate to teh current storyline of Academy X. THe story takes place shortly after the Kingmaker ordeal. Elixer has broken up with Wallflower and all the students dislike her for scaring him off.

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Blood wolf stood at the last step, towards the mansion door. This was his last hope. His last shot into society. He needed to fit in once in his life. He had been disowned at the age of four after showing off his powers to his parents. They kicked him and his puppy Orion out the door. Blood was lucky they didn't kill them like they threatened. So he had lived on the street for the next twelve years of his life.

He had seen an ad for the Xavier Institute For Higher Learning after it went public and decided it was the place to be. The only place to be. He had met with one of the X-Men once. Bobby Drake was what Blood believed his name was. But that was a long time ago. He wasn't even sure whether or not Bobby was still alive.

Orion nuzzled Blood's hand with his wet nose, Orion's dark gray fur was against Blood in a angry sort of way.

Are you sure we have the right house? Orion asked through the telepathic link he had with his friend.

Of Course. There is a big X on the door Blood sent to Orion.

Orion moved into the rain for a moment before returning to Blood's side. Both stared at the door to the mansion and waited for Someone to answer. Blood began to count the seconds to himself.. One…two. three…

Please Come in a voice spoke to Blood inside his head.

Blood opened the front door and stepped into the warmth of the mansion. Orion stepped behind him, staying near.

Take the stairs on your left The voice advised. Blood followed the directions and headed up the red oak stairs.

And now enter the office door on your right. Blood entered a large office. It was also red oak, and there was a small library behind a Pine desk. Blood read the names of some of the books before a bald man in a wheelchair came in.

"Hello Mr?" The bald man asked, clearing wanting a name.

"Wolf," Blood shook the mans hand, "Blood wolf. I'm not too sure of my real name." Blood paused for a moment.

"Hello Blood Wolf," The man greeted politely, "I am Professor Charles Xavier, but the students here call me Professor X. And the troublemakers call me X.

"Hello." Blood nodded towards Orion, "This is my brother, Orion." Blood always introduced Orion as his brother.

Xavier leaned to pet the wolf's ears, but Orion pulled away.

I'm not a pet Orion sent this message to Blood defiantly

"I'm sure your not. Your much to big to be a dog." Xavier told Orion. Orion's ears went up.

You could hear that? Orion asked. I was the only one that ever heard Orion. Xavier was the first mutant to acknowledge what he was saying.

"Yes I could Orion," Xavier turned his attention back onto Blood. "I assume you plan on studying here. And keeping Orion?" Xavier stated.

"Yes I am, sir." Blood answered, putting his hand on Orion's shoulder.

"You will be allowed to keep Orion and bring him to classes. We do not currently house any mutant that is allergic to dogs. Your dorm is 45A. You will not have a roommate until the next male student arrives. The students are currently eating lunch." Xavier handed Blood a small brown sack and gave him a small map of the grounds.