Ok warning you guys now, this is a looooong ass chapter. So I'm working on writing out the story first and then taking it to the keyboard. The result is my chapters are longer, but in my opinion getting better so I may have to redue the first few chapters. So let me know how I'm doing, I appreciate all reviews.

Time passed for Talise's new family. Each day she had her education lessons with Maria and martial arts lessons from Tiger. She heard stories of the world from Elijah and her new "mother". She grew to have a deeper bond with Sebastian and Sofia and even started to have a true sibling relationship with Artemis. Artemis himself was growing more and more into a protective big brother. When a new male prisoner would walk by their cell, he would often hide his little sister fro their view. He had also noticed the new crush Sebastian was starting to form on Talise and never left the two alone. While Talise enjoyed what fragment of a childhood she had left, her attention was drawn to other matter. She began to relies that her powers were growing with her age, as well as her arrogance. She had goals of saving every new mutant brought into Quarantine and to find a way to free everyone. Alex and Olivia took up the mantle as her advisors, to help guide a child's dream into reality. At the most they could only bring one more member into their prison home, and with their diversity over age, gender and sexual preference it would be hard to find one that would fit in. they also had to remind her of her own limitation. With her lessons, bringing food to the other prisoners and the punishment from the guards that followed, were dragging on the poor child. Also the Warden's experiments had gotten more extreme as of late. She was trying to force Talise into her next form.

It's ridiculous to think I'll change anytime soon. You know some bugs have a four year lapse between their morphs. Now how long do you think that would be in human years?

The Warden's lips were thinly pressed out of aggravation for the lack of progress she was making. She had been experimenting and collecting data on this subject for 6 years and still her goal was far beyond her reach.

Ma'am, we have the new subject for you.

A guard entered with an imprisoned mutant. His legs were chained and his arms were strapped in a thick straight jacket like contraption. His hair was a thick black, giving off an somewhat bluish glow. One look at his piercing eyes assured anyone why he was so heavily guarded.

Just sit him next to that other one. I'll be done with her in a moment.

The warden turned her attention back towards her collection of data. The strange man looked down at the small girl and raised a confused eyebrow.

Kid, what are you doing here?

Waiting for the Academe Awards to start. I hear Leonardo DiCaprio may stop by, he's soo dreamy.

Talise said as she clasped her hands, resembling an obsess fan girl. The fearsome man gave a small grin. For a kid to make jokes in a hole like this, she either had to be extremely brave or mad.

NO!

Everyone's attention was brought back to the Warden, who was screaming and smashing her keyboard.

17 years of research, I was so close! That compound should have created a cure!

On her final word the Warden took a nearby beaker and with full force threw it against a far wall, causing it to shatter on impact. At the sound of the shattering glass, the gruff man felt something grab hold of his imprisoned arm. He looked down to his fellow mutant, to see her trembling in fear. Her eyes were so lost in fear, he doubt there was anyway to bring her back.

Hey lady, knock it off. You're scaring the kid.

The Warden stopped her tantrum and stared at the male mutant. Her once neat hair covered her face in disarray, but he could still see her eyes. They were enraged like a mad beast cornered and ready to attack.

Oh am I upsetting the little princess. What good it that brat! I've been doing research for 17 year, 6 of which were tickly on her and I achieved nothing! She's no good to me or her father! She's just like her mother, except that whore had the decency to die!

At he final word the Warden's fit of rage began again, with an intense power. She began to bombard the walls with more tools and book. With one swift motion she flipped a table over and sent beakers and tubes crashing. The male mutant looked back to the young girl sitting next to him. Her fist was clenched so tightly to his arm that her knuckles had turned a sickening shade of white. As he looked towards her face, a crimson river of blood sprang forth from her nose. Her eyes were still lost in her sea of fear and turmoil. He doubted if she was even aware of the blood flowing from her face, or the pain that must be surging threw he hand. Thee were the signs of a mind reliving it's most traumatic moment. It was hell for any man and unacceptable for any child. For some reason he felt a need to protect her and he knew the only way to save her. With his advance reflexes, he extended his claws and slashed his bindings. He then pounced his way over to the Warden. He pressed her against the closest wall, with his left forearm putting a subdue amount of pressure on her throat. His claws from his right hand were extended a few inches from her eyes. With the crashing sounds halted, Talise regained her senses. She released her right hand was throbbing, spots of blood had drizzled on her shirt and that her eyes running rivers of tears soaking her cheeks. Once she had regained the ability to think, she searched for the man who was once at her side. She saw the shards of glass that now covered the floor and understood where her tears came from. Once in her cell Sofia had broken a glass cup, causing her eyes to immediately swell with tears. It was the same sound she heard the night her mother was murdered, the same night her entire life changed. Alex came up with the notion that the more she heard, the more it would affect her. Her gaze finally found the man holding the Warden. Why was he only subduing her and not following threw with the kill? Why was her attacking her at all? Was he defending me? Why would he, we just met and I've barely said over ten words to him. All those questions shouted at once in her head. The grown man felt a gaze on him and saw that the girl had broken free from her trance.

You alright kid?

I think so. But why did…

Before she could finish her question, the room was filled with guards. Some where covered in body armor while others had armed themselves. Their weapon of choice resembled a large tuning fork with an extended handle. Talise recognized the device, it emitted a strong electric shock that could subdue most mutants. The tips could also clasp anything, the guards' favorite target were the necks of mutants. Talise used her strong legs to jump across the room and placed herself between the guards and their target.

Leave him alone!

Back off kid, we're

Tired of people interrupting her, Talise decided to interrupt someone else. She jumped forward, colliding her foot to the chest of the man who spoke. As he fell back, and crashed into the man behind him, Talise forced her body against the opposing force. She flipped threw the air and landed with her hands on the shoulder of another guard. With the added gravity she plunged her foot into the back knee of her target. She then used her tongue to grab hold of his weapon and preceded to shock all the men circling her. A few from opposite sides tried to rush her, but at the last second she jumped up to the ceiling, causing the guards to crash into each other. Talise then kicked a small silver sprinkler and jumped behind the older mutant. She held her weapon an inch above the pool of water forming under the swarm of guards who had entered.

I said, leave him alone.

Though she spoke calmly the guards could hear the fury in her voice. She had bested them all before, and would not give any hesitation to electrocuting them to death.

I think we'd better go.

Agreed, any ideas on how to do that kid?

Sure but it's a little tricky. First, come stand by me.

The male mutant reluctantly released the mad scientist. He made his way over to his new ally but kept his claws extended.

Ok now what?

Now the tricky part.

Talise motioned the staff towards the remaining guards.

MOVE!

With that single word, a parting of the sea occurred. The guards moved as quickly as they could, dragging the injured or unconscious with them. They created a clear path for the mutants to exit, with the bigger one grinning at the smaller one.

Nicely done.

Thanks, I try.

The two made their way threw the labyrinth of a prison. Talise couldn't help but smile, she felt safe with this man. They had barely spoken and yet he was willing to defend her against the tyrant who controlled all of their days. Without realising it, she had grabbed his hand as they walked. As he felt her small hand grab hold of his own, he retracted his claws and gave a supportive grip in return. He let her lead him to a cell down the dirtiest hallway. This one was the most inhospitable of all that they had passed. They walked to a door that was more secure than the others he had seen. She reluctantly released his hand and placed it on a small screen. A beam of light scanned her hand and the door opened. Talise motioned for him to follow her inside. No sooner had he entered that he found himself rammed against the heavy door. There were two male mutants holding him on either side. One resembled a large tiger like creature while the other looked like a normal human. Then another being stepped into his view, a young boy with white hair and a crescent moon over his eye. It wasn't his looks that grabbed his attention, but his hands. He had created a bow out of his mutant energy and aimed an energy arrow directly at his heart. The purple light danced from his weapon and reflected off his fierce eyes.

Wait, he's a friend!

Then why are you bleeding?

I am?

The older mutant followed the voice of his young alie. She was in the middle of the room being tended to by a trio of females and another young mutant girl. The one who asked about her injuries had it's back to him, but he could see it's hand cleaning the dried blood from her little face.

Artemis, it's ok he didn't hurt me!

And how can I be so sure?

Would he still be breathing if he did?

The little mutant placed a hand on the boy's shoulder. Her three protectors exchanged glances before the two slowly released their captive.

Thanks bub.

Everyone, meet the new member of the family. Uhhh what's your name again?

Despite being captured and attacked twice in one day, the man couldn't help but smile. Here was a girl he felt the need to protect, a girl that despite her age and size, could hold her own against an army of grown men. Who fought for his safety and invited him into her family and yet they have never exchanged names. He placed his large hand on her head and ruffled her hair.

The name's Logan kid, but most folks call me Wolverine.

Cool name! I'm Talise, sorry I don't have a cool code name yet. Oh and this is the rest of the family.

Talise went in order, pointing everyone out and explaining their past and powers.

And that guy over there with the moon on his eye is my brother Artemis. Like you saw he can make energy arrows and never misses a shot. And the pretty guy with the long white hair is his dad Dante.

Guy?

Yes I'm a man. A loud and proud one I might add. Is that going to be a problem?

Bub I'm from Canada, we don't make a big deal about it like the States.

Oh perfect, I guess you picked a perfect one to move in sweety.

Thanks mom.

Dante knelt down to try and fix his daughter's hair. They shared a mutual smile as Talise beamed with pride at her praise. Dante caught the confused look Logan was giving.

This poor angel lost her mother the night she got her current powers and came here. So we've formed a little family and I've become like a mother and father for her and my son.

Logan took a seat against the wall and accepted the food and water that Alex offered with no protest.

So how long have you been here kid?

Since I was four.

(Logan stopped at mid gulp and nearly choked.)

I know, sad isn't it. She was sent here by her bastard of a father after her mutation made her change into this cute little tadpole.

Believe it or not, but she actually rescued me and Alex from some abusive guards. She rescued all of us and helped us make this place a little more tolerable. She even takes food and supplies to some of the other captives. She is indeed an angel.

Talise could only give a small smile in thanks to Olivia's praise, as a long deep yawn consumed her. Talise was so tired her body began to sway she fought to stand straight. She was able to wobble over to where Logan sat and placed herself beside him. With a solid thud, her head met his arm as she began to slip away. Logan raised his arm and brought her into a secure embrace, she had protected so many the least he could do was grand her this security while she slept. Artemis made his way over and wrapped a tattered blanket around her small frame.

She is our angel, and we'd hurt anyone would cause her any harm. If you even think of hurting my little sister, I will hunt you down and force my strongest arrows into ever oraphist your body has.

Artemis spoke calmly but his passion could easily be heard. He was not intimidated by Logan's age or size, he only cared for his sister's safety. Logan grinned as he gave his free hand to the young boy.

I understand.

Artemis shook the hand with a firm grip. Both had made themselves heard and time would tell if they would keep their pact.

The visions finally made their peace with their master, Talise's mind finally began to settle as her eyes slowly opened. Before her was a site she had become accustomed to and hated. Surrounding her were loved ones, waiting on her recover and to join them in the realm of the conscious. This time her friends from the Xavier institute and the Brotherhood also surrounded her. Talise fought to sit up, with her head protesting with every movement.

So how long was I out for?

About twenty minutes, should you really be sitting up?

Pietro had come forward to try and retract her back on a pillow he provided. His eyes, like the others, were full of concern and uneasiness.

Don't worry I've been threw worse.

Yah so I've seen.

What?

Talise turned her stern eyes to the speedy mutant, who used his powers to quickly hide behind Fred. She was defiantly Logan's daughter, she had developed his death stare.

Well while you were knocked out, Olivia took us all back in your head and we saw your memories of when you were a kid.

What?(Talise took the pillow from behind her and began to furiously attack the psychic mutant.)

You took people in my head? Those memories were private and you went and shared all my secrets! I'm gonna, o wow head pain, standing bad idea.

Olivia was saved from her pummel as Talise struggled with the monstrous pain bursting threw her skull. Logan helped her to a chair as he gave her a drink and some pain killers. Talise eagerly took the bottle and stole two pills from their container.

This isn't over Jingle Bells, we'll pick it up in about 15 minutes or whenever these things start working.

Olivia brushed the imaginary sweat from her brow. She knew her friend would never truly hurt her. Torture yes, hurt never. It was now Kitty's turn to speak.

So where are we like going?

Greece.

Greece!

Is there and echo in here or is that just in my head?

Sorry but why Greece?

Because we need to take the spear back to the Vatican, and I have friends in Greece who can help.

But why take it to the Vatican?

You know a better place to take a historical Jesus item other than the Pope's place?

I guess not. So who are we meting in Greece?

You'll see, oh by the way Mystique could I have a word with you.

The blue mutant tried to hide her intimidation. When Talise was Toad, he was a weak underling who posed no possible threat. But now she was one of the sacred seven. One who brought down one of the biggest mutant hunter organizations, who fought and liberated hundreds of mutants including the father of her child. Talise wobbled over and gave a cunning smile, one that could hide any devilish intent.

Seventy-eight.

I'm sorry?

Seventy eight. That's the number of times you blatantly attacked me. For no true reason, you struck me merely to cause pain. Since I am a creature of justice, I intend to return every blow you gave.

Talise then revealed a remote in her hand. She pressed a single button, causing the jet's door to open. As Mystique turned to the sound of the door opening, Talise jumped and spun in the air before bringing her foot in contact with the blue mutant's chest with such force Mystique was expelled from the plane. She was forced in a straight line threw the plane until she was out of view. Who knew how long she would go before gravity would take hold and plummet her to earth? Talise pressed another button on the remote and closed the metal door before making her way back to her seat. Kurt and Rogue both gave her a worried look.

Relax everyone she's not dead.

She's not?

Of course not. For one thing I held back and for another, how would I get my other seventy-seven hits if she died?

Logan, Storm and Beast shook their heads in disbelief. Three years of going under cover as Toad and she was still the same Talise. Mostly everyone went about cleaning and changing before they would descend into Greece. All but five young male mutants. They kept their eyes on Talise, a young woman who had changed their lives forever. Though they disagreed on many things, one item was shared amongst them. They were now completely and undoubtedly in love.

Could I have made this chapter any longer? So pretty much I was getting tired of writing about Talise and her hellish childhood and wanted to say how she met Logan. So from now on everything is in present time. Talise is still weak from changing so it may be another chapter or two before she's at full power. So who do you think are the lucky 5 boys in love? And what adventures shall they have in Greece? Let me know how I'm doing.