Chapter 3: Wild Card
The dorm room door opened, revealing a middle-aged man with messy hair and a rough appearance standing in the doorway holding a bag over his shoulder. "Hey kids," said Logan, the man known as Wolverine.
"Logan!" said Rogue, dropping her cards and rushing to give Logan a hug, causing an uncomfortable moment for both Bobby and Logan.
"Who's the new guy?" Logan asked, noticing someone he had not seen before.
"Oh this is Gambit," said Rogue. "He's your new roomie!"
"Roomie?" Logan did not seem pleased at the prospect of a roommate. "I guess this is payback for taking One-eye's motorcycle a while back."
"It'll be good for you, Logan," Rogue said. "Gambit's a real sweet guy."
"I'm sure he is," said Logan, giving a not so friendly look toward Gambit.
"I don't have to stay where I'm not wanted," said Gambit, gathering his cards. He stood and started to get his suitcase from the bed.
"Hey don't get all bent out of shape," said Logan. "I can handle it. Just don't expect me to read bedtime stories or play X-box with you."
"None of that stuff, Wolverine," Gambit said. "But I hear you're pretty mean in a fight. I figured we could use that training room, no? Iron sharpens iron and all."
"Any time you're ready, kid," said Logan. "But adamantium breaks iron."
"What's that mean?" asked Gambit.
"You'll see," said Logan. "I'll meet you in the danger room after dinner and show you the ropes. Right now I have to meet with Storm and the Professor about what we found at that prison."
"What did you find?" asked Bobby.
"Seems like my new roomie is a popular person, at least in some circles," said Logan. "Some of Magneto's goons came to bust him out, but the Professor got there first. They just missed each other."
"Was… he one of them?" Rogue asked with sadness in her eyes.
"I'm afraid so, kid, judging from the fire damage at the prison." said Logan. "He's gone as bad as they go. Sorry." With that said, Logan left the room, never enjoying emotional moments.
Bobby embraced Rogue as she tried to hold back her tears.
"Who we talkin' about?" Gambit asked.
"A friend of ours named John," said Bobby. "He went to school here, but he left us and joined Magneto. Now he goes by the name Pyro."
"What's so good 'bout joinin' with Magneto?" Gambit asked.
"Nothing!" said Rogue emphatically. "He's evil. I wish the Professor had just gotten rid of him when he had the chance."
"John liked to show off," said Bobby. "And he felt like Professor Xavier held him back from his potential. Magneto basically lets him run wild and do what he wants."
"I always heard you can't tame a wild gator," said Gambit. "Well, I'm thinkin' about grabbin' some grub."
"We'll show you the dining hall," said Rogue.
The three left the dorm room to head off to dinner.