Bayvile, 3rd POV

Evan and Scott ran around happily, trying to make sure everything was picked up for Jack's arrivel. Everyone was surprised by how highly Scott and Evan thought of Jack, but helped anyway they could.

Or most of them, at least. Kurt was just porting from place to place, cheering happily.

"I can't vait 'till he gets here! Ve should throw a party vor zim! And ve can 'ave zoda and chips and-!"

Kurt was cut off when Logan suddenly grabbed his tail, pulling him into a chair.

"Sit down, Elf, before you break something."

Kurt pouted, crossing his arms with a huff.

On train, 3rd POV

Jack continued to read the book he held, ignoring the bustling train and the crowded train car.

He'd never gone on a train before, had never lived outside of Jasper, and only ever went out of state once, on a vacation, and that had been on a plane. But the onyx haired teen didn't mind the strange new experience, and paid it no mind.

Though, sleeping in the train had been a strange experience that he couldn't ignore, due to the now constant crick in his neck.

Jack kept himself aware, making sure to pay attention to his new 'sense', just in case danger was around.

The raven haired teen jumped in surprise when his phone began to vibrate, and he pulled it out. Grinning when he saw it was a text from Evan.

To: Jack Darby

From: Evan Daniels

'Hey dude! How's the train ride? U shud see every 1, they're so excited!'

Jack grinned, then replied.

To: Evan Daniels

From: Jack Darby

'Train ride's goin' good, neck hurts frm sleeping here, though. Wish I cud see, I can't wait to meet them, didn't talk 2 them when you all were in Jasp'.'

Hitting send, Jack kept the phone in his hand, waiting for the reply.

Evan and Scott had been texting Jack everyday, making sure everything was fine, that his abilities were under control, and just to chat.

The phone vibrated again.

To: Jack Darby

From: Evan Daniels

'Glad 2 hear. Kurt says hi, btw.'

To: Evan Daniels

From: Jack Darby

'Kurt? He's the blue fuzzy guy with the German accent, rite?'

To: Jack Darby

From: Evan Daniels

'I just told Kurt u said that, he says 2 forget saying hi 2 u, LOL!'

Jack grinned, continuing to text back and forth with Evan.

Later

People flooded out of the train doors, some exclaiming with delight as they went to hug friends and family, others going to hail cabs, breifcases in hand.

A lean figure exited last, face hidden in the shadows cast by the hood of his cobalt blue hoodie. He held two small suitcases, one in each hand, though he seemed to not have any trouble with them.

Jack left the station, setting his suitcases down. He paused for a moment, using a hand to grip a small, strange red insignia on his upper sleeve, seeming to gain a bit of confidence.

The raven haired teen hailed a cab, climbing in, he gave the adress he'd been given by Professor Xavier.

Jack stared out the window as buildings flashed past. Bayvile seemed nice enough, definately larger then Jasper, but fairly calm.

He knew he'd like it in Bayvile, most definetly.

Later, Jack's POV

I thanked the cab driver, paying him and stepping back, allowing the cab to speed off.

I turned, looking up the short path. Beyond the gate, I could see the mansion that Scott and Evan had once described. It was amazingly large, I'd never seen one, since I'd only ever lived in Jasper. No wonder so many mutants could live together.

I lifted my suitcases and walked up to the gate, which was already open, most likely left so previously to let me enter.

I went up the path, stoping at the large doors. I set down one suitcase, gently knocking on the door.

It almost immediately swung open to reveal a teen around my age, covered in blue fur, feet long and poised like a cat's back paws (reminding me of my transformation when fighting Mystique). A tail whipped around behind him happily.

"Hey zere! I'm Kurt! Let me get zat vor you!" He exclaimed. Before I knew what happened, he grabbed the suitcase it set down in one hand, and dragged me into the manision behind him with his other hand.

I was greeted with the sight of a group of teens (a couple more then before) and a few adults.

3rd POV

Jack set the small suitcase he still had down and hesitantly reached up, removing his hood.

"Jack! How are you doing? Oh my god, what happened to your eyes?" Scott asked as he moved forward, looking at the now acid green orbs with concern.

Jack gave a half-hearted smile to his friend as Evan came up too.

"Part of my mutation. They changed the other night, and wouldn't return to normal again. I know, it looks weird, huh?"

"Not at all, dude! Look at Kurt, he's got fur, for god's sake!" Evan replied, grinned as he leaned on my shoulder.

I smiled, nodding before looking back at the group. Professor Xavier then spoke.

"I believe introductions are in order. Jack, these are the X-men." he gestured to the teens, who took over the introductions.

"My name's Jean, I can use telekenisis and telepathy." A female, slightly older then me with red hair said, stepping forward slightly.

Next, another female, about Miko's age with brown hair tied back spoke up.

"I'm Kitty, I can, like, phase through solid objects!" She grinned, waving.

Kurt jumped in front of me, smiling widely.

"I'm Kurt! But zu already know zat! I can teleport!"

I laughed lightly, while Evan and Scott pushed him away.

"You already know us. But Evan's power is making spikes of bone, and I can release rays through my eyes. Reason I have to wear these." Scott supplied, tapping his sunglasses.

I nodded, then looked at the last teen. A girl my age, with hair that was streaked with white.

"Ah'm Rogue, Ah can absorb anyone's powers, memories ahn' life force through touch." A third female introduced, lifting a gloved hand as her gaze became slightly sad.

Then the adult woman, Evan's aunt, spoke.

"I am Ororo, I am able to control the weather."

There was a moment, then she elbowed the man next to her. The man scowled.

"I'm Logan."

I hesitated for a moment as they all watched me, waiting for my introduction.

"I'm Jack Darby, and I don't know exactly what my powers are."

They all looked at me, surprised, then Professor Xavier sighed.

"Don't worry, we'll find a way to learn what they are. No one should be left in the dark when it comes to their own abilities. For now, some one can show you to your room and give you a tour of the institute."

"Why don't I show him?" Miss Ororo suddenly said, looking at Professor Xavier. The professor nodded before looking at the other teens.

"Now, I believe you all have a danger room session?"

They all groaned.

It made me smile as they walked off, joking.

"Come Jack, your room is this way. Do you need any help with your bags?"

My eyes snapped to miss Ororo, and I shook my head.

"Uh, no, ma'am. But thank you." I replied, grabbing my other suitcase and following her as she lead me upstairs. She smiled at me over her shoulder as we walked.

"You are very polite, more so than many others your age."

"It comes from working in a fast food place." I replied, wincing at the thought of K.O Burger.

She nodded, laughing slightly at the sight of my evident displeasure at the thought of fast food joints.

"I see. Then why didn't you just quit your job if you didn't like it? Focus more on your school and spend more time with your mother?"

I looked down for a moment.

"We...We had financial troubles. Anything helped, so I didn't mind. And my mom worked a lot, so spending more time with her? A no-go."

I caught her sympathetic look.

"But I didn't mind! I learned to cook really well, and I hold my own." I quickly added.

Her smiled returned, though it was only half hearted.

"This is your room, leave your things here and I'll show you around."

I nodded and went into the room.

I then gaped.

The room was huge! Around three times the size of my room back in Jasper.

Miss Ororo laughed lightly at my expresion. I quickly forced my mouth to close and I set my two small suitcases on the bed.

"This is an amazing room. Thank you." I murmured as I gazed around.

Miss Ororo smiled, patting my shoulder.

"I'm glad you like it. Come, I'll show you around."

Later, 3rd POV

Storm entered Professor X's office, nodding in greeting to the others in the room (which consisted of Logan, Beast, the X-men and of course, Professor Xavier).

"Storm, how is Jack adjusting?" Professor Xavier asked as the woman stood behind the loveseat. Storm smiled.

"He seems to be adjusting just fine. He's very kind, and is wise beyond his years. But he seems to have matured rapidly, he acts more like an adult then a sixteen year old boy."

"Hm, yes, I noticed that as well." Professor Xavier replied, folding his hands together. "His mind is tightly sealed as well, he's burried his memories. Were you able to find any clues as to his abilities?"

Storm sighed, shaking her head.

"None."

Professor Xavier looked away for a moment, deep in thought.

"I see. We'll let him rest for today, tomorow we can test his strength and speed. And I expect all students to be there, Jack can meet the rest of the students afterwards."

Everyone nodded, leaving the room.