Tracy stared blankly at the curious kitten standing on her bed, it's all black fur sticking straight up. It precariously padded across the bed to where she was sitting only to stumble and fall against her right thigh. The little kitten let out a mewl of displeasure before attempting to stand back up. Honey colored eyes stared blankly at the multicolored object in it's way. Lifting a paw it gently pushed at her leg to no avail. The tiger woman carefully gripped the soft kitten in her hand and pulled it into her lap. The black kitten cried out briefly before making contact with her warm lap. Curling up happily the kitten fell asleep promptly on Tracy's strong thighs. She couldn't help but smile at the young creature resting on her, it was absolutely adoreable. Victor had found it in a neighborhood with too many stray cats, the kitten he brought back was a newborn. Needing a mother, he had given it to her as a 'welcome to the family' gift. She still had yet to name him.
Hearing a soft knock at the door, Tracy beckoned for the person to enter. Seeing Kurt standing in the doorway she smiled warmly. A finger held to her lips told him to be silent. He cautiously closed the door behind himself and stepped up to the bed, staring down at the kitten. A single, blue finger reached out and stroked the soft, black fur of the kitten.
"Adoreable." He muttered under his breath, trying not to awaken the creature. Sitting next to Tracy, he took care not to shift the bed too much. They sat in silence for long moments, just sharing the time together in peace. Before long the tiger woman began to feel the pull of sleep and rested her head on Kurt's shoulder. The blue man was not surprised and merely let her rest for a minute before he spoke.
"Are you happy here?" His german accent was barely noticeable. The woman, who rested a moment ago, lifted her head up and raised an eyebrow. Probing his mind gently she was allowed entry.
"What do you mean?" To the outside world no words were spoken, only he could hear her voice, and only she could hear his. The fuzzy, blue man hastened to explain.
"Do you wish to stay here? Does this place make you happy?" His question became clearer to the woman as he explained. Shrugging, Tracy answered.
"There are something's I miss about the institute, mainly my friends," She paused for a moment, "but there's so much more for me here. I've got new friends, new family, new room, new everything. I love it." A smile had creeped up on her face while she spoke and Kurt contemplated her happiness.
"I suppose that is good." His telepathic voice lowered now. White eyes lowering back to the kitten on Tracy's lap.
"Why do you ask?" The black haired beauty was worried about her friend. "Kurt?" She said his name while a finger slipped under his chin and lifted his head up.
"I am going back home to the X-Men." His confession made Tracy catch her breath. He was leaving her, ambandoning her. She was surprised at the tears that came to her eyes, yet she did not cry. Gripping the kitten lightly, the tiger woman placed him on her bed and leaped off. Her short, toe claws dug into the carpet with each she step towards the balcony window. Opening up the doors she stared outside into the gloom of night. Her amber eyes inspected the darkness with clarity, she could see far behind normal eyesight and enjoyed it immensely. Her sensitive hearing picked up the soft footsteps of Kurt as he walked up behind her.
"I vant you to come with me, but if you are happy here I vill not make you go." His german accent was more pronounced now that he stopped speaking with her telepathically.
"Kurt." Tracy had never felt the pain in her heart that spoke of heart break this strongly before. One side of her wanted to join Kurt where ever he went, while the other longed to stay home with her newly found family. The blue man placed his three fingered hand on her shoulder and squeezed lightly.
"Tracy, I am in love vith you, please come vith me." His voice was pleading as he admitted his feelings. The tiger woman's throat choked up, she didn't know what to do. Instead she just turned to him with worried, amber eyes. Her bottom lip trembled before she closed her mouth tightly. Closing her eyes she fought back the tears that threatened to fall. When she opened them the fuzzy man had neared her and cradled her head in his hands. A whimper and his lips had claimed hers. The kiss was soft yet spoke of the love he had told her of. It seemed like it had just begun when he pulled away and stroked her hair with one of his hands.
"I don't know what to do." She admitted telepathically, her amber eyes spoke of endless questions. "I live here Kurt, this is my home. My family. My life." Tracy stepped out of his arms and opened the balconey's doors. Gentle rain fell on her body, soaking her fur and clothing. "I can't give it up just yet, give me time." With that said she leaped off the balconey and onto a near by one.
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Tracy leaped from balcony to balcony, hopping from one to the next until she reached the roof. Even though it was pouring rain, she still felt some measure of peace under the stars. Closing her eyes, she titlted her head back and let the rain fall on her face. Anger suddenly flared up in her body, how dare Kurt put her through such torment! Her heart pumped the bloodlust in her veins, she lived and breathed rage. A large hand was suddenly placed upon her shoulder and Victor's scent filled her nostrils. Her amber eyes opened and she turned her head towards him slightly.
"Calm down." He ordered, his voice no more than a growl. The tiger woman visibly relaxed at his command, tense muscles unclenching before his eyes. "What's got you so riled up?" In answer she snarled, she didn't owe him an answer.
"Dad, let me handle this." Victoria's soft voice filled the dark haired beauty's ears. The hand on her shoulder was removed, the overly large blonde backed away.
"What do you want?" Tracy's question was filled with anger, she didn't want to deal with this woman right now. She could practically see the smile forming on the youthful woman's face.
"All in due time." The small blonde started, "I have unique powers Tracy, I have visions of the future. I am a (A/N: I feel like an idiot but somebody please tell me what the word for a person who sees the future is!). Which means that I..." She was interupted.
"You can see stuff before it happens, thus it is the future. Big whoop." The tiger woman turned around and smirked at the disgruntled look on the woman's face. "I am not as stupid as I seem Victoria, I was educated by the best evil scientists in the world." The joke made both blondes and the dark haired woman chuckle.
"I can see your sense of humor has not departed you." Raised eyebrows flowed through the group. "I know what was said in your room," Anger once again clouded Tracy's mind. "However," It momentarily stopped movement. "I did not intend to receive that particular piece of information."
"What 're you too talkin' 'bout?" Victor grumbled from across the roof. Victoria turned to her father and smiled.
"Female stuff Dady, nothing to worry yourself over." She turned back towards the feral woman only to see all traces of anger having returned to the woman.
"Listen litter runt," A smirk from Tracy, "I'm a big girl, I can handle myself. I'm over eighteen years of age, I am educated, informed, and I can kick some serious ass. Don't," She emphasised the 'don't.' "tell me how to live my life." With that proclaimed, she turned around and leaped off the balcony towards Victor's room.
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(A/N) :-D Good? Bad? An author's gotta know! I STILL NEED A BETA READER! If you're willing, please please please email me and we'll talk! -Sabeybaby
