I decided to get up early today, just to make sure I was ready for my first day of school. First I went outside to sprint a couple of laps around the field then continued fondly to the shower were I spent a good fifteen minute. Getting changed into my school uniform for the first time was strange, the material felt scratchy and it was uncomfortable for my wings and tail but I daren't not make any alterations yet. I had breakfast with everyone else at seven they all seemed tired and extremely groggy especially Jubilee who seemed miserable.
"What's the matter Jubilee" I asked.
"School" she replied.
"It's not that bad, is it" I said concerned.
"No" joked Gambit "it's much worse".
"Gambit" nudged Rogue "don't worry sweetie it's not that bad".
"I know" I said and smiled a completely fake smile.
"We will be leaving at eight so you have about an hour to do what you want" said Jean.
"Thanks" I said my voice portraying how bored I am.
"Your bag is on the side" shouted Cyclops "it's got a surprise in there" he was far away so he had thought he had to raise his voice for me to hear him but I could have heard him whispering.
I got up and walked to the bag they were indicating to, it was a blue backpack with red cartoon dragons on, inside there was a pencil case, p.e kit and a sketch pad which I am guessing is the surprise.
"We thought you could use it, for Art class" said Beast who was walking up behind me.
"Thank you" I said my words choking in my throat.
"It was Wolverine idea, thank him when he comes back".
"Where has he gone" I asked, intrigued.
"To visit some friends" Beast answered "he'll be back in a couple of days".
I took a pencil and rubber from my pencil case and started to draw the people I saw yesterday Thor, Ironman, Fury, Colloson, Banner and Spiderman. I drew spider man both with the mask and what I saw without (so only the back of his head).
Me and Jubilee were drove to the nearest subway stop, we took the train to Mid town high. It was a reasonable sized school with a fair bit of land for it being in the middle of New York.
"Jubilee" I asked "what should I do with my wings and tail".
"Don't show them" came Cyclops voice form behind us.
"Cyclops" said Jubilee who even if she didn't want to seem it she was happy to see him "What are you doing here" she asked.
"Hope forgot her bag" he chuckled but the grew serious, he turned to me "don't show them, some
people judge on appearances" he handed me my bag.
"Thanks" I said pulling them both close to my body.
"Go to the principal's office he will show you around".
I adjusted my backpack so it was comfortable on my wings, then followed Jubilee inside.
The head teachers office was on the other end of a brightly lit hallway covered with art with inside
was much the same. Pictures of the whole school were covering the walls and in the centre was a
large oak desk with a slightly handsome man sitting behind it in a high backed swivel chair.
"Agent Colloson" I questioned.
"shh" he hissed "here it's principle Colloson nothing more. So your'e the new girl, I saw the two
names but I didn't make any connections"
"uhmmm" I said confused.
"Anyway" said Colloson reaching for something in his desk "here's your schedule, the options chosen
for you are History, French and Art" I took my timetable from him and put it in my pocket "Now for
the tour"
The tour took about five minutes and then I took me to my new form class, the room was large and
filled with people my age, the teacher was female, her name was Mrs Robinson which was odd
because I think she looked more like an Adams.
"Ok listen up class" shouted Mrs Robinson "today we have a new student her name is Hope Survivor,
be nice"
I sat at one of the spare chairs, this one was at the front of the class next to these children who
seemed to separate themselves from everyone else.
"Why are you sitting here" hissed one of them.
"Why" I said slightly embarrassed "is this seat taken".
"You really don't get it do you" said the other "we're mutants" she spat the last word like it was
poisen.
"So" I brushed the fact aside.
"You have a shot to be popular, don't mess it up by sitting with us".
"I don't want to be popular" I said.
They both smiled at me.
"My name's Ann. I'm fishlike" truly she was with big fish eyes and webbed hands.
"And my names Phyl" he sighed "I'm plantlike, but at least my parents save a fortune on food" we all giggled like little children.
"Pay attention you three" shouted Mrs Robinson "as I was saying before we have no scheduled fire
drills like we normally have on the first day but we will have them soon".
The bell went so I fuddled around with my schedule until I found out where I was, my first two
lessons were double art then I had break and then p.e.
I walked there quickly so I wouldn't be late but which was just as worse so I decided to check out my
locker, it was just outside the art room which was handy. The combination was one, six, seven,
three, inside it was spacious enough with a shelf at the top and a storage area for the remainder.
"Hello locker neighbour" called a chirpy voice to my left, it was a tall girl with dark red hair and a
happy face.
"Hello" I answered warily "my names Hope Survivor".
"My name's Mary Jane Watson" she said then grabbing two boys who were at the lockers to her left
"these are my two best friends Harry and Peter".
A second bell went indicating that it was time for class, I followed everyone else into the room
surprisingly Mary Jane went in there to. At first sight it looked very plain but if you looked closer you
could see that every part of the wall was covered in names, pictures and messages, it truly was and
inspiring sight.
"It seems we have a new student" announced the teacher "stand up dear tell us abit about yourself"
I stood up and blushed, I have never had so many eyes watching me "Hi" I said shyly "My name's
Hope Survivor"
"Survivor" chuckled one of the boys in the back, my embarrassment flared up again and I quickly sat
down again.
"Ok everyone" said the teacher who put a pot of flowers in front of us "you have three minutes to
draw this … begin".
I finished it with thirty seconds to spare, on my page was an exact replica of the pot of flowers and
some things around it. The rest of the lesson we spent looking at different styles of art. For the
second lesson we went on about how to draw a face. We were partnered up to draw each other and
then go from there. I was partnered up with Mary Jane.
"Hello again" she said cheerily "do you mind if I draw you first"
"Go for it" I said.
She put my head on an angle and told me to smile she then proceeded to pat down my hair but
quickly pulled her hand back.
"What was that" she asked warily.
I patted down my hair to reveal abit of a spike but then quickly made a please ssshhh sign with my
hands, she winked at me and started to draw. She finished fifteen minutes later but said she was
going to add more detail later. I tried to draw her in a way which didn't change who she was, a
smiling girl who I trust. It wasn't my best drawing since I didn't know that much about her for it to
be. The period ended so I went to sit in the porches by myself, Mary Jane came over briefly to ask if I
could tell the p.e teacher that she won't be doing p.e due to a sprained ankle and that she will be in
the library, and that was about it.
The sports hall was big probably one of the biggest rooms I have ever seen. We were split girls inside
boys outside. I told the teacher about Mary Jane but he didn't seem to care. I got changed in the
bathroom making sure you couldn't see my wings or tail then headed back towards the hall just in
time to hear his announcement.
"Today" he shouted "we will be doing" he paused for a dramatic affect "martial arts" there were
some groins and even some cheers, I stayed silent.
"Come on partner up" he shouted to us.
Everyone seemed to get into planned twos leaving just me.
"Newbie" shouted the teacher "come here you can partner with me".
"Ok" I said slightly annoyed "and the name's Hope".
"I don't learn your name until I know your worthy of one" he hissed, what he said really hit home so
it made me extra determined "people on the right you're on the attack everyone else defensive
positions, and ….. go".
He started to attack, I just about dodged the first one but he hit me on the second, a quick jab to the
ribs and I was knocked on to the floor.
"Look at the baby on the floor, do you want me to get your mummy" he laughed, some people
joined in aswell but this just made me more determined.
I dodged his next blows with ease and when he shouted switch I attacked hard, I never managed to
get any blows which would end the match in until the end when he fumbled and I did a reverse kick
to the chest which ended him on the back wall. I started to walk back to the line but I could sense he
was running towards me so I stopped, toying with him. When he got close enough I backflipped over
his head, even with outstretched hands he couldn't reach me. I landed delicately and then .kicked
him in a place never to be kicked and he fell to his knees.
"Well played Hope" he muttered while getting up.
Everyone had stopped now they were looking at us, weary of the new girl who just beat a teacher.
Some of them of them cheered others just stared and whispered but it was interrupted by a loud
blaring siren which hurt my sensitive ears. I followed everyone out, teachers were shouting that we
should get into our form classes, I saw Phyl and Ann they were waving their arms frantically
indicating that I should go over.
"This is a fire alarm" whispered Phyl.
"But they said there weren't going to be any today" I replied worriedly.
"That's what's getting us" said Ann her voice shaking.
I could smell the smoke before I could see it, it was slowly getting stronger, growing.
Principle Colloson came up to the front and started to shout into a megaphone "has anyone seen
Mary Jane Watson".
"I have" I shouted, somebody started to say "w- ….." but I was already in the building running toward
the library.
What a great time to be locked in a cupboard, while there is a fire and smoke is pouring through the
door, the siren is deafening enough. Threw the small window you could just see about see the door
on the other side of the room being kicked in, was this the devil well if it wasn't it sure looked like it
with its horns just visible and clothes torn to reveal a scaly pair of wings and a long scaly tail. Mary
Jane kept hitting the door even though she knew it was futile without the help of the scaly figure.
The figure moved closer it tried the door but realising it was locked proceeding in ripping it off its
hinges (wow it's strong).
"I am going to pick you up" it said.
"Get me out of here" begged Mary Jane.
It picked her up wrapping its wings around her for protection from the flames then ran.
I emerged holding MJ like a baby with my wings wrapped around her like a cocoon and my tail stretched out behind me for balance, there was a big explosion behind which sent me flying forward abit but I soon got my footing back. I folded my wings back to reveal a perfectly composed MJ, she started to wiggle around so I put her down.
"Hope" whispered MJ "is that you".
"At your service mam" I said playfully saluting.
She hugged me and we started to walk back.
When we got back all I heard were hurtful whispers of 'mutant freak' and 'it was probably her fault'. MG was rushed away to paramedics but eventually given the all clear. I walked back to Phyl and Ann they gave me a pat on the back but that's it, I could tell they were upset, upset with the fact I didn't tell them I was a mutant like them. It was then when I noticed my burnt clothes, on my blazer I had no sleeves and there was big holes in my blazer, shirt, jumper and pants.
"Hope Survivor" shouted Principle Colloson "you are irresponsible and reckless but you saved Miss Watsons life and for that we are thankful but you still need to be punished. When the school is fixed up which will be tomorrow I want you in detention. I also want to see your carers after this". Some people sniggered but others booed, one half shouted mutant freak the other hero at that moment I both felt very loved and very hated.
We were sent home early today, Jubilee phoned home asking them to come here because the principle wants to see them. By how Jubilee looked at the end of the phone call they didn't seem that happy.
"So" I said trying to brighten the mood "I wonder what Mr Colloson wants to see them about".
"You're Kidding me right" she said annoyed
"You seem annoyed" I said with a touch of humour.
"I think it's because you're a mutant, anyone else they would be contacting the newspaper and old JJJ but not mutants we'll probably be blamed for the whole thing" she ranted.
They arrived forty minutes later the people who came consisted of Professor X, Storm, Wolverine, Jean and Cyclops (why so many people it's like there's been a fire, oh yes there has been). We both got the usual art you ok and what happened type of stuff, I also got a stern telling of for getting detention.
We were greeted by a face obviously ashamed to a certain extent. Principle Colloson a man of mystery stood there staring at his recently put out school
"Hope is different" was the first thing he said, he turned around to face us "unlike anyone I have ever seen, but we know why" I am guessing he remembered Storm because he winked at her.
"What do you want" questioned Cyclops.
"I training session" said Colloson getting straight to the point "with some of the young hero's, to show them a thing or two".
"When" asked Professor X.
"Tomorrow during detention".
"Uhm Ok".
When we got back to the mansion we were asked all the questions you would expect when something bad has happened. During that I started to feel an itch on the back of my neck and abit ill.