Author's Note- You like it, you really like it! tear

pyroluver- I'm glad you're enjoying.

ishandahalf- hey, we all need our daily Wisdom intake.

Piotr's Girl- I'm glad you like it.

Daydreamingimmortal- Obnoxious Pete is the only way to go :D

Kitty Pryde2- I completely forgot about that blushes oops. I'll make sure I clear the error further down the line. I can't believe they cut your Kietro. Hell my Kimy version of Bombshell was much closer to being a duplicate. Those two had NOTHING in common, you can try reposting, just give it a different name... Well, after you're allowed to post again. I know how frustrating that is.

cora- I'm going to fit in as much Romy as possible. They are my second favorite pairing. The main focus WILL be Kete but there will be lots of Romy in the subplot.

mela- thanks for reviewing.

Kageneko17- I love that name. Very nifty. I'm glad you're enjoying so far.

Flamedancer77- Dang it, I knew I forgot something. I'll say Betsy is about 18 and Warren is around 20.

Valley-Gurl101- It makes me smile. He is more rude, but only because as an adult he's learned to tone it down into more subtle barbs. As a teenager he cares even less about who he ticks off.

somekindafreaky- Except Piotr in the comics, yep. And that crush on Alistair Stewert... but that was unrequited... and he was a weenie. More Pete as a bastard coming right up!

PyroSprite- I'm glad you're enjoying. I hope you like this one too.

At the Institute
Three hours later

Kitty was going crazy. How annoying could four guys be? No, she thought. That's not quite fair. Evan was trying to be nice. The time was almost up, however. She just had to hang on for thirty more minutes.

"I'm bored," Gabe announced. "Let's get out of here."

"The warehouse?" Pete asked smirking.

"Works," Chris nodded. Pete slid an arm around Kitty's waist as they walked out of the pub.

"Mr. Wisdom, you may be, like, too drunk to stand up on your own, but that totally does not mean that you can use me as a prop," Kitty said.

"You've got it all wrong, luv," Pete assured her earnestly. "This is just an attempt to cop a feel."

"Oh, in that case, please move your hand." He smirked sliding his hand down so it rested on her butt. "Remove your hand," Kitty growled. He smiled stepping away from her. They arrived at a warehouse. "So, where exactly are we?"

"This is..." Matt trailed off.

"I guess you can call it a club," Evan said. The others walked in leaving Pete with Kitty.

"This place can be kinda seedy. Stay close t' us and don't drink anything not sealed," Pete cautioned. Kitty looked at him in surprise as he led her inside. The music was deafening.

"Why am I here?" Kitty asked outloud sticking close to the exit as the others made their ways inside. She spotted Pete ahead chatting up some girls. No reason that she couldn't have some fun.

"Pete," she said her tone hard. He looked at her raising one eyebrow. "Every time you say you're going out with the guys I find you here... with another woman." She faked a sniffle. "Don't Josey and I mean anything to you anymore?" She turned away and covered her face as though she were crying. She walked away listening as Pete attempted to explain. She found a table near the back and five minutes later he joined her at her table.

"That was evil and underhanded," Pete said lightly. "You've earned me respect, luv."

"So...?"

"Wot?"

"Will you listen to me?"

"I promised, didn't I?" Pete asked. She smiled at him and they stood. He waved goodbye to his friends on the way out. "I'm curious about somethin'. Josey?"

"It was all I could think of."

"Still. Josey? I would like t' think I'd like me kid. I wouldn't give them a pansy ass name like that." She rolled her eyes. The two walked to his apartment and sat down on the couch.

"You're bringing girls home?" Romany asked. "I'm telling da."

"She's tryin' t' recruit me for some school," Pete explained.

"Right," Romany said rolling her eyes. "Since when do you listen to any of those people?"

"We made a deal," he explained. "This is me sister Romany. Roma, this is Kitty Pryde."

"Although, I should have guessed that she wouldn't actually be with you," Romany said. "She seems like a nice girl."

Pete snorted. "She is. The perfect "good girl"."

"Good luck, Kitty," Romany said. "With my little brother, you're definitely gonna need it."

"So, what do you want to know?" Kitty asked.

"Why yer waistin' yer time."

"Pete, please cooperate."

"Fine. Why should I join?" They spent the next hour with her passionately pleading her case while he shot everything down.

"Thanks for you time," Kitty said finally and stood to go.

"Wait a minute, grasshopper, where are ya goin'?"

"You're obviously not going to, like, join so-"

"Who says I'm not?"

"But-"

"I'm intrigued. This place seems t' have your loyalty, an' I'll admit yer a smart bird, so I'll go with you. As a trial, though. I ain't joining."

Kitty smiled brightly. "That's great. So when will you come?"

Pete blinked before opening his mouth and shutting it again. "No, I'm not gonna say it."

"Good idea."

"I'm already packed. I just want t' call the guys, then I'll leave a note."

"Aren't you going to say goodbye to your father?"

"I can say fuck off just fine in a note," Pete shrugged. He got out his cell phone and dialed a number. "Evan? Hey, mate, just wanted t' tell ya, Kitty and I are running away together- Ow!" He looked down to see Kitty's foot firmly resting over his. "Nothin' she's just tryin' t' play footsie with me. Damn it!" He rubbed his shin, where she had kicked him. "Fine, you bloody tart. I'm goin' t' that stupid school of hers. I'll call ya." He hung up. "Are you quite done hurting me?"

"Probably not. Are you quite done being an idiot?"

He smiled. "Probably not."

"Why are you already packed?"

"I was plannin' on movin' out. I was gonna stay with Evan until I finished school."

"Oh."

"Roma!" Pete called. She walked out.

"What?" Romany inquired.

"I'm goin' with her."

His sister raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Really?"

"Yeah, for a while, at least."

"Take care of my brother," Romany told Kitty said. She helped them carry Pete's bags out. The two haled a cab. Romany kissed Pete on the cheek before he could get into the cab.

"Roma," Pete said stepping away.

"I'm your sister," she said. "I'm allowed to do things like that." She walked inside and the two got into the cab. Kitty gave the cabbie directions and soon they pulled up in front of a mansion.

"This is the Braddock estate," Pete said slowly.

"Yeah," Kitty agreed.

"As in Brian Braddock."

"Yep."

"I ate that tosser!"

"Get over it," Kitty said brightly as she climbed out of the car.

"You have a nice arse," Pete informed her as he paid the cabbie.

Kitty turned to glare at him. "You pig."

"Thanks." They left Pete's things outside as they walked in.

"Rogue?" Kitty called. "We're, like, here!"

"Ya mean you actually got him to join?" Rogue asked.

"Wisdom?" Remy asked approaching.

"LeBeau?" Pete asked raising an eyebrow. The two did the guy hug/pound each other on the back thing.

"Long time, no see, mon ami," Remy smiled.

"You two know each other?" Kitty asked.

"A few of Remy's assignments, Guild and otherwise took him ta London. We meet up for poker and booze."

"Mebbe this won't be so bad if yer joined up."

"It's not," Remy assured him. "De femmes are well worth it." He gazed longingly at Rogue.

"Keep staring at meh, swamp rat, and Ah swear you'll lose those pretty eyes of yours."

"Chére, y' like Remy's eyes," Remy grinned. Rogue groaned at the fact that she had let that slip. "Y' finally admit it."

"Go away," Rogue growled.

"I'm Betsy," Betsy Braddock interrupted as she walked over to Kitty and shook her hand. "You must be Kitty Pryde, and... oh no."

"Hi, Bets."

"Hello, Pete."

Brian approached, he stopped in his tracks when he saw Pete. "Wisdom."

Pete smirked taking out another Marlboro. "Braddock. How's it going, you steroids poster boy."

"Just fine, you walking cigarette."

"I see you've been practicing."

"Do you know everyone, Wisdom?" Kitty asked.

"Beginnin' t' seem that way, eh, luv?"

"We should go," Rogue said. "We still need to meet Warren." They had to get three cabs due to the luggage. The group was finally boarded onto the plane and taking off.

"I'm Warren Worthington III," Warren announced as the others introduced themselves.

"Great another one," Pete sighed.

"Another what?" Kitty asked pinning him with a look.

"Wisdom has a problem with rich people," Betsy said.

"That's not quite true," Pete said. They flew for a couple hours then landed at the Institute. "This place is bloody huge."

"Welcome to Mutant Manor," Kitty said helping Pete with a few of his bags. They walked in and Logan walked over.

"Brian, you'll be sharing with Scott," Logan announced. "Betsy, you're with Kitty and Rogue. Wisdom, you're sharing with Remy. Get unpacked and get some sleep. You'll be having a danger room session tomorrow morning to test your abilities then go to school with the others. Welcome to the team." He walked away.