It's so quiet in Bayville, it's not like Los Angeles. It's as if people barely dare to breathe here. Even though Billy had accepted his offer, agreed to come to the institute, Xavier knew he'd have to be a fool to not see doubt in the young girl's eyes. There was no more hiding what she was, yet deep down she still clings to what was. The transition would be difficult but that's why she was here, to learn and understand what she was. Billy just needed a little guidance and reassurance.

"I understand you must feel a little uncertain?" A wary glance of cobalt blue proved him true. This was a lot to take in, Billy wanted to learn what she was capable of yet what if it doesn't work out? What if she can't learn control? What would she do? Where would she go? "I assure you, we will do everything we can to help you."

"If you can help me…" A difficult transition indeed. Ororo watched the young girl from the rearview mirror with concern. Billy looked out the car window, this was going to be her new home now. It was a change from the bright lights and big city she was used to. But that wasn't Billy anymore. "This…this institute, are there really other's like me?" Charles smiled. Yes Billy, you are not alone. "Whoa!" A second voice in her head was definitely a reason to jump. "How'd you--"

"Like you Billy, I also possess a gift." Great, as if Billy wasn't shaken enough. "I was given the ability to read minds, in a way it is how I was able to find you." Well that would certainly explain a few things. There was definitely going to be a discussion of privacy later. "Ah, here we are." Billy looked outside again; a large gated property was well within her sight.

"Whoa…" This was where she was going to be staying? It almost looked like a boarding school of sorts. The front gates part to let them into the premises, it seemed a large property. "This is some place you've got here." Billy would be a liar if she said she wasn't impressed. The car rounded to a halt in front of the institute. It looked a lot bigger up close. Ororo turned off the ignition stepping out of the car.

"Let's go inside, shall we?" Billy climbed out of the car quietly as Ororo helped Xavier into his chair and followed them inside. It was just as extravagant inside as it was outside. This whole mutant thing was starting to show some impressive upsides to it. "I trust you'll enjoy it here during your stay?" Billy nodded looking more at the institute than listening to the professor. This was definitely better than living on the streets. Charles didn't mind it. "We'll start your training whenever you're ready, after we provide your enrollment of course."

"Enrollment?" That could mean one of two things; enrollment into this institute or-- "You mean school?"

"Of course, We have already started paperwork for you to start attending Bayville High School next week." High school, a normal high school. Billy was all for education and what not, but--

"No offense Prof., but I don't think that's such a good idea." Slender fingers scratched lightly against Billy's neck. "I've kind of had some bad run ins with high school." Like nearly handicapping half the student faculty for one. "It's a bit risky, don't you think?"

"Yes, but that's why you're here. To learn control, to work with your powers so you can live like everyone else." Live like everyone else, words Billy desperately cling to. "You are normal, Billy. This power possess doesn't make you any less human." It takes more than words to convince someone, especially Billy. "You'll see in time."

"Come now, you must be tired after your trip." Ororo took young Billy by the shoulder, smiling gently to the new comer. "Let's get you to your room." A long yawn was all she needed to hear for Ororo to lead Billy into the confines of institute. Xavier seeing that Billy was in capable hands, retreated to his quarters. "This must be different from what you are used to?"

"Yeah, pretty much." Billy yawned again, hand hovering over her mouth. "These past couple weeks have been eventful if anything else." Ororo nodded, understanding Billy's feelings. "So I'm guessing you're a mutant too, right?" Another nod. "You're not a mind reader too, are you?"

"No." Ororo almost laughed the word. "Every one of us has a different gift, each one unique and each one essential." Billy had to admit, they sure had nice ways to put it in perspective. "You'll enjoy it here, you'll see."

"If you say so miss--" Ah man, Billy had completely spaced out. She had forgotten to ask her name. Ororo laughed airily.

"Ororo, but feel free to call me Storm."

"Storm? What's that like a codename or something?" If it was, it was a good one. "Do I get one too?"

"Among other things, dear." Now that sounded interesting, a smile couldn't be stopped gracing Billy's face. It had been a while since she had done that.

"Sweet." Ororo smiled for Billy stopping short by one of dozens and dozens of doors.

"This will be your room, Billy." Backtracking a few steps Billy came around, Ororo opening her new door. It was big, bigger than any room Billy ever had and not too flashy either. "I hope it's too your liking?"

"I like, I definitely like." Billy smiled a little more. "This is really where I'm gonna be staying?"

"Absolutely, this is your home now. We want you to feel welcomed here." More than welcome Billy would have to say. I could really get used to this. Billy couldn't help but do a little twirl around the room. "We'll arrange someone to bring your things."

"Good luck with that, I wouldn't be surprised if my dad didn't light my stuff ablaze by now." Billy flopped on her new bed, her eyes distance, her face vacant. "He wasn't as thrilled about my new gift as you guys are." Billy crooked her head to her elder mutant. "Appreciate the thought though." Ororo bit her lip, a quick flash of anger in her eyes.

"We'll have it sorted out." Who would abandon their child so cruelly?

"…Knock yourselves out." It didn't matter, Billy's life was here now. Whether they could get anything from back there or not meant very little up to this point. "Let me know if you get anything?"

"Of course, dear." Ororo turned to the door. "Goodnight Billy."

"Night." Billy rolled over, Ororo was gone. This was going to work, it had to. There is no other alternative, Billy will learn control over her powers. She can't go back to isolation, she won't. Sitting up Billy's distant gaze turned to her hands, a slight twitch and from her pinkies to her palms a faint glow caressed her skin. "This will work out, no matter what it takes, it will work out."