New story! Disclaimer: So far the only character that I have made is Demon. All the rest belong to the X-Men franchise, I just like working with them.

Chapter 1

"Research has shown that the 'cure' announced by Worthington Industries in 2006 is not effective. They are asking for all mutants who were injected to come to their Alcatraz facility, to allow their researchers to monitor the reverse transformation. We will keep our viewers up to date with the situation here in San Francisco. Back to you Harry," blazed out of the television. The students sitting around the common room all went silent. Suddenly Rogue jumped up and ran to Professor Munroe's office.

Barging in she said, "Is it true? Was the cure really not permanent?"

Storm, Wolverine, and Dr. McCoy all look towards her. "What are you talking about?"

"It was just announced on TV. They're saying that the 'cure' was not permanent. Apparently they have been researching the mutants who took the injection and found that their old powers are returning. They are asking for those who took the injection to come to their Alcatraz facility."

"Alright, calm down, Marie. I understand that you went and had the injection, yes?" asked Dr. McCoy. When she nodded her head he continued, "Well, I don't believe it is time for you to go packing you bags yet. Perhaps we can help you should anything go awry. Now why don't you go back and relax, we will take care of you."

After Rogue had left the room he continued speaking, "We need to speak with Jimmy, he may have some answers for us."

"Right…and why do you think he might be able to tell us this?" asked Logan as they began to walk to the common room where most of the children spent their free time.

"They may have done testing on mutants while they were developing the drug and he could have seen what happens a while after they have been subjected to it," replied Storm.

"I heard a lot of may haves and could haves in there, Storm," criticized Logan.

"Shut up, Logan," said Dr. McCoy as they approached where Jimmy sat on the sofa.

"Hey, Jimmy, I think the Professor wants to talk with you," said Colossus.

"Alright," he said as he got up and headed over to where Storm, Logan, and Dr. McCoy were entering the room. "Were you wanting to see me?"

"Actually, yes. If you would be so kind as to come with us, we will explain," said Dr. McCoy. As they started walking away he continued, "We have just been made aware of the fact that the 'cure' is apparently not permanent. We were wondering if you had possibly heard something of this nature when you were at Worthington Industries headquarters. Or possibly even saw something along those lines."

"Well I did hear them speak a couple of times about how some of the mutants they had been testing on were reverting to their original states, but at the time I didn't understand what they were talking about. This was after they had taken the injection to the public. So, I asked if I could begin taking walks around the complex, which were granted fortunately but what I found more than explained what they meant. I ended up walking to one of the restricted sections of the compound and when I looked into the rooms I saw several mutants who I had seen being given the antibody. All of them looked like they were ill and in pain. This seems to be part of what happens when the antibody begins to leave their system. I read on their doors when they had been injected with the antibody. Seems that the adverse effects appear after about 8 months to a year depending on what classification of mutant they are or how strong they are. I was never able to figure out which it was because I was caught and lost my wandering privileges."

"Thank you, Jimmy. Was there anything else you can possibly remember? Such as would another injection stop this from happening?" asked Storm.

"No, ma'am. I'm sorry, I had seen that they had already re-administered the antibody to some of the test subjects and it appeared to make their suffering much worse and accelerate the reformation process greatly. I know that some of the students were injected with the antibody. I don't know what we should do for them except separate them off in case they become violent and try to make them as comfortable as possible."

"Some of the test subjects became violent when they were coming off of the drug?" Storm asked shocked that none of this was shared with the people who accepted the injection.

"Yes, a couple of times that I know of, though there were probably more since I was literally locked away. On two separate occasions, however, the mutants were able to break into my cell. Both times, they were trying to kill me because they had been told that I was the source of the injection and they deemed that as such I was the source of their pain. Not an experience I would like to repeat if you please."

All three adults laughed at that. "Alright, Jimmy we will have them taken to a safe location so that they can't hurt you." Or any other of the students. "Perhaps we should begin this evacuation soon since it is nearly 9 months since the first student became injected. I'm willing to stay and watch them and make sure they don't try to kill each other down there," replied Logan.

"There may actually be another solution. Though someone will have to watch the injected students for certain, we will also need to bring in other teachers as you are beginning to become short staffed with Charles, Scott and Jean dying. Did Charles ever mention Demon?" asked Dr. McCoy.

Both Storm and Logan asked "Demon?"

"Who the hell is he and why is he called that?" asked Logan.

"Wait, I remember something… from when I was in training here myself…no it's gone. But I don't think Demon is a man is she, Beast?" asked Storm.

"Indeed she is not. She is the Professor's daughter." Both Logan and Storm's mouths drop to the floor. "I can see neither of you thought he had any progeny. Aaah, Charlie you guarded her with your life didn't you. Oh, well. I guess it is time for you to know. She is the strongest mutant alive, but because of the nature of her power and the control, that her father taught her she can pass as human without too much trouble. A terrifying human, but human all the same. Because of her hiding capability, no one but Charles and the top officials at the Department of Mutant Affairs know of her existence. Mainly this is to avoid provoking her but also because her power is the ability to use the power of any mutant who comes within a five-mile radius of her, and this is not just a temporary thing like Rogue's power. Demon literally is a walking library of all possible powers that she has ever come near to. She can call any and all of them to use in battle or testing/training. The government deems her their secret weapon against any terrorist attacks. Unfortunately, they didn't discover her power until after she had been experimented on and as such she doesn't really like them. So, they can't call upon her aid too often or she will stop helping. Also know that she never really discusses what happened to her, or for that matter speaks much at all. But, I know how to contact her if you should wish her aid in guarding the children, especially since I think Logan should stay with the children who are going to be transforming back."

"Would she do this?" asked Storm.

"Absolutely, especially since Charles asked her to stay away from the school since she became too powerful for him to counteract should she have a nightmare. But from what I remember when she was at school that only happened once or twice and you, Storm, were the one who knocked her back to consciousness the last time. Also she will wish to take a look at her home to make sure that there are no repairs needed."

"Her home?" asked Logan. "When did it become her home?"

"When Charles died, in his will he bequeathed the home and all administrative duties to her or to whomever she chose to take her place. I have been in contact with her for some time now. She likes to visit me in Geneva. In addition, she was happy with his choice in successor to govern the school. I had thought she would make her existence known to you though, Storm. Did you have a falling out after I left the school or something?"

"Huh? I don't even remember her. Were we friends? You said that I knocked her back into consciousness wouldn't that make us a lot less than friends?"

"Wow, she is even more powerful than I thought. Perhaps I should let her explain. Why don't we go conference call her with the video feed maybe seeing her will jar some memories."

'I think not Beast. Since I do not wish her to remember me.'

"She awaits our call," said Dr. McCoy mysteriously.

As they were walking back to Storm's office Logan began to rant. "Fan-fucking-tastic. Why not just hand the students to her on a silver platter? I mean I probably can't even get her to leave should we want her to head out. I mean come on Beast; you said that she is not even ranked as a mutant, right?"

"Correct. That is because her power is such that she can combine all powers she has ever come in contact with. Essentially she is the ultimate weapon, or as she prefers to be known, the ultimate guardian. If you wish me to tell you the rank I would classify her as I can." Once he got nod out of Logan he continued, "She would be approximately a level 10 to 25. Somewhere in there, no one can be sure because she doesn't tend to brag or show off all her powers like those that live here tend to do. Once you get on her good side you can literally stay there forever and she will guard you with her life, quite often she has gone on the missions with the other X-men and none of you have even known."

"But I thought that the Professor said that Jean was the highest ranked mutant he had ever met?" interjected Storm.

"No, he said that Jean was the only level 5 mutant he knew. There is a difference, most mutants are within the rankings of 1 through 4 and only 6 known of that are higher than that. And that is not including the ones that we don't know about yet. Demon is very special, but she does not wish to be treated as such. Please remember that," he concluded as he walked into the office.

As all of them came in the video phone began to ring. Storm went to hit the answer button. As she reached the halfway point between the door and the button, the button went down and the screen crackled to life. It showed a picture of a slender young looking woman wearing a lavender tank top with a black leather jacket on the chair back behind her. She had long blonde hair that went down to about 3 inches past her shoulders, with the top portion pulled back into a sides pulled-back. She was sitting in front of a Cherry wood desk that made her chocolate brown eyes pop and seem as if they had a life of their own. Upon seeing all three of them look dumb-struck, she smiled, a small lifting of the corners of her mouth, much like an animal.

"Good morning, Doctor. How have you been?" she asked in a cultured British accent with a hint of Yorkshire twang in it.

"Very well, thank you. I see my Geneva offices are suiting you just fine," he said with a small grin of his own. "What mischief have you been up to?"

She grinned outright. "A little of this and that, you know how it is," she turned her head to look at Logan and Storm who seemed to be trying to be inconspicuous. "Logan, you are looking mighty fine today," upon seeing his confused look she elaborated. "Losing your memory seems to agree with you. Mayhap I can enlighten you once I come and help you with your little 'situation' at the manor. And Storm, I intend to have you continue as Head Mistress until my father can begin working again…"

"You do know he's dead right?" interrupted Logan. All of a sudden the smile fell from her face and her eyes flashed a glowing red.

"He is NOT dead. He lost his first body, but is recovering in a facility outside of New York City I sensed his jump when Phoenix ripped apart his body. I will aid you, but do not think you know everything about me, especially you Hank. I have humored you this long because my father likes you. I will arrive at the manor in three days," she snapped before the screen went black.

"Well, shit," exclaimed Logan.

"Correct assessment," said Dr. McCoy. "Perhaps we should not tell the students what is coming to live here with them. Also we should get those students who have been injected down into the infirmary soon."

"I agree, and we will deal with Demon when she gets here," said Storm.