Author's voice: Based on X treme measures... Please review and enjoy...
Get away from her!" Greer roared. Picking herself up and ignoring the excruciating pain in her chest, she grabbed one of the jocks up from behind and hauled him into a nearby bin. With her hackles raised and ears lowered she growled at the other one. Without his companion, the jock was now cowering in fear. Throwing Greer's inducer on the ground he ran off followed by the other. By now a small group of people have crowded around Greer staring and gaping. "What the hell?" "Has to be a costume..." "What is she..." "She's hideous..." Greer flicked her tail nervously a low hiss escaping her lips. She felt extremely uncomfortable with everyone just staring at her... "Ok show's over everyone! Thanks for watching..." Riley waved before pulling Greer into a nearby alleyway. "Here you go..." Riley said gently as she handed the inducer to Greer. Before Greer could mutter thanks, her legs gave away causing her to collapse on the ground. "Oh my God! You ok?" Riley asked lowering herself beside Greer... "My rib...I think he broke it..." Greer groaned. "Here lemme see that..." Riley offered. Laying her hands on Greer's torso she flinched in fear when Greer snarled a little from the pain. "Sorry I do that...Its second nature..." Greer apologized realizing what she did. There was fear in Riley's eyes but she continued examining Greer's torso. "Ok then... Well from what I know it's definitely broken...C'mon we need to get you to a hospital..." "No don't... It's ok really, it'll heal..." Greer struggled as Riley attempted to get her into a standing position. "Yeah...With medical supervision.." Riley commented sarcastically. "No my powers...they will heal themselves... give it some time...Greer panted as she pushed herself into a sitting position. Awkwardly she finally looked Riley in the eye. "Soooo powers... Mind explaining..." Riley mumbled nervously eyeing Greer's flicking tail, her pointed ears, slitted irises and fangs. "You wouldn't want to know... trust me on this..." Greer groaned rubbing her torso as she felt the bone slowly snap back into place. "Trust you? I was your best friend and you kept such a huge secret from me?" Riley glared her grey eyes flashing. "I'm sorry... Look...Would you even accept me like this? You're already mad at me!" Greer retorted. "I'm mad at you because you've been lying to me for the what a year? Greer...I'm your best friend, I'll accept you for whatever you are..." "Oh yeah? Why weren't you in school for the past week friend? Afraid to be seen with me?" Riley sighed. "My dad forbade me to go to school ok? The only reason I'm out now is because I snuck out..." "Right like principal Kelly will let that happen..." Greer mumbled. "You don't understand Greer..." "What do I not understand?" Riley ran her fingers through her dark hair. Looking down, she announced in a shaky voice. "Principle Kelly... is my dad..."
"Principal Kelly is your dad?!" Greer yelled. "Hey don't rub it in..." Riley warned. "I knew you hated principal Kelly but I never expected..." "Well yeah he is...Anyway as you have probably figured, he hates mutants...After finding out about you guys...He he just didn't want me going back because... you know..." Riley mumbled sitting beside Greer. Greer sighed it was just one big shock after another. "Sorry... It's just everything is just so crazy...With all this going on, I'm a bit angsty you know..." Greer smiled apologetically. "A bit? Are you kidding me?" Greer laughed. "I hate you..." she grinned. "Feeling's mutual...C'mon we better get out of here..." Riley nudged playfully. Activating her image inducer, Greer stood up slowly, her chest ached but other than that she was fine. "You know? I actually like your tiger appearance better. It suits you..." Riley said jabbing the locket with raised eyebrows. "Well I wished everyone did then I wouldn't have to be so paranoid all the time... By the way how did you recognize me?" "You serious? Saw you on almost every channel battling the huge ass robot. Sure it took me a while but you look like... you but more orange and furry and with a tail..." Riley laughed. "Great... If you can see through my disguise other people might as well..." "Hey lighten up. After putting up with you for so long, I'd know you're face anywhere...C'mon lets go get something to eat...My treat!" Riley announced pulling Greer forcefully. "Oh that's an offer you are so gonna regret!" Greer laughed her mood finally uplifted.
Greer's ears twitched nervously behind her hair as she sniffed for any incoming danger. Her eyes grew wide with fear. Danger was close! Way to close! Turning she proceeded to run for her dear life only to collide heavily into Scott and Jean. "Whoa easy tiger or you're gonna hurt somebody..." Scott reprimanded readjusting his shades that became loose from the collision. "What's going on?" Jean asked helping her up. Greer quivered. "Kitty's coming this way! Run for your lives!" she announced before dashing wildly down the corridor followed by Scott and Jean. Hastily they ducked into Scott's car as Kitty walked out of the doors. "Shhhh...She's heading this way." Greer warned. She was right. From the rear view mirror the trio watched as Kitty approach the parking lot and walk off. "See her?" Jean asked as they sat up straight. "No... Greer double check?" Doing as she was told Greer scanned the grounds and sniffed the air. "She won't see us so lets get out of here before she... Aghh!" she screamed as Kurt teleported onto the hood of the car. "You'll never believe this! Kitty actually got her driver's permit!" he announced gleefully. The trio sighed. "We know..." "And she's looking for any licensed eighteen year old to ride with her." Kurt declared sliding off the car. "We know!" "I bet the professor will ask one of you to do it!" Kurt called as the car sped out of the parking lot. "WE KNOW!". Greer heaved a sigh of relief as the car sped off campus. "I can't believe Kitty got her permit..." she groaned leaning against the car seat. "I know right? That girl drives like a maniac..." Jean commented while she sank down in her seat. "Don't remind me..."
Greer's thoughts flashed back to when Kitty first approached her to accompany her to drive. "Hey Greer you're eighteen right?" "Yeah... It was my birthday a month ago why?" Greer asked performing a summersault on the balancing beam she was practicing on. "Oh well... I just got my driver's permit and I was hoping you could like accompany me." "Hey that's great of course I'll accompany you..." Greer laughed jumping off the balancing beam. She had no idea what she was getting herself into. "Ok let's go!" Kitty shouted hitting the gas pedal. The car took off with such breakneck speed Greer was thrown violently against her seat. Sitting back up she gasped in horror; Kitty wasn't slowing down despite the mansion's gate getting closer and closer. "Kitty... Kitty wait for the gate! Wait for the gate! WAIT FOR THE GATE!" Greer shielded herself with her arms as she waited for the life changing impact to occur between the X van and the gate. None came. Opening her eyes, she realized Kitty had just phased them through the gate. "Kitty brake! Brake! Brake!" Greer yowled as Kitty swerved the van with such force Greer was smacked against the window. "Wohoo!" Kitty cheered as she brought the van into overdrive. With no alternative Greer dug her claws into the seat as Kitty continued driving continuously honking like a mad woman. "I am going to die..." Greer thought as Kitty narrowly missed two cars. Finally, after what seemed like millions of narrowly missing being hit by other cars the mansion appeared back in their view. Greer dug her claws deeper into the seat as Kitty practically made the van fly through the mansion's wall. Screeching to a halt. Kitty unstrapped herself. "That was awesome! Thanks for driving with me!" Kitty cheered as she phased through the car doors and into the mansion. "You call that driving? Jesus freaking Christ..." Greer stuttered. Shakily, with her stomach still in knots Greer undug her claws from the seat and she practically tumbled out of the van. "I rather take on the juggernaut than accompany Kitty on another driving lesson." Greer announced snapping back into reality. "All of us would..." "Scott, Jean, Greer please meet me in the library immediately..." the Professor called telekinetically. "Wonderful..." Greer groaned slamming the car door shut.
"You wanted to see us professor?" Jean asked pushing the door to the library open. "Yes I have a very special assignment..." The trio looked away bracing themselves for the worst. "It would be challenging so I need people with nerves of steel..." "Sounds dangerous" Greer turned to see Logan entering the room chewing on a toothpick. "It very well could be..." the professor replied trying to conceal a smile. "Then I'll do it! I could use a good adrenaline rush!" Logan announced having no idea what he was getting himself into. The trio looked at each other and grinned not believing this merciful stroke of luck. "Ok then, no problem!" Scott said backing out of the library. "Its all yours!" Greer waved following him out. "But you owe us Logan..." Jean declared as she shut the door. Quietly they walked into Scott's room before cheering loudly. "That so didn't happen!" Scott laughed plopping onto his bed. "I can't believe Logan actually volunteered..." Jean laughed back doing a little victory dance. "Ooh he's going to be so mad when he gets back..." Greer joked her arms akimbo as she watched the X van fly through the mansion's gate.