The Institute, Jack's POV

I sighed as I stared outside longingly.

Why couldn't there be a tree outside my window? I missed the rush of adrenaline I always got when I was outside.

Damn.

Thinking about it made things that much harder.

I turned my attention back to the small box on my bed. I'd found it there when I'd come in earlier, but had yet to open it. I glanced back out the window, giving one last, longing sigh before striding over to the bed and opening the box.

I saw what I remembered to be the outfit newer students used for training (I'd earlier seen Bobby heading to the danger room, giving a brief explination).

I smiled to myself, running a hand over the fabric before lightly taking the note placed on top of it. I then opened it and read the words scrawled delicately on the paper.

'Jack,

I hope you are so far enjoying your stay, here at the Institute. I'm sure you already know what this is, and hope you will be ready for your first training session in the danger room tomorow at ten A.M.

Professor Xavier'

I placed the note in the drawer of the bedside table, then shut the box and placed it on the dresser. I then picked up my cellphone and called mom.

Setting it on speaker, I went and lay down on my belly on my bed, grabbing a pillow and resting on it, holding the phone carefully.

It rang a few times, then mom picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hey mom, it's me."

"Jack! How are you doing?"

I grinned, chuckling.

"I'm doing great, settling in and all. It's different from Jasper, that's for sure."

"So, anything exciting happen?"

"Mom, I'm pretty sure nothing had a chance to happen since we talked yesterday. No, nothing's happend. Just settling in, meeting the other students here at the Institute. So...How is everyone? Raf, Miko, the 'bots?"

Mom laughed lightly, ythe sound making me smile.

"All of us are doing fine, though Miko keeps asking why you had to go to the Institute. You only told Arcee, didn't you?"

I grimaced guiltily.

"Uh...Yeah. Mom, it was hard enough telling Arcee, imgaine if I tried telling everyone else!"

Mom sighed and I frowned sadly.

"Alright. I understand, I'll keep my mouth shut."

"Thanks mom."

There was some shuffling from the other end of the line, then mom spoke again.

"My break is almost over, I have to go."

I hear the guilt in her voice.

"Don't worry about it, I understand. I'll talk to ya later."

"I love you."

I smiled to myself.

"Yeah...Love you too."

With that, I shut the cellphone with a click and sighed sadly. I loved the Institute and my new friends, but I missed everyone back home. Arcee especially.

She was my best friend, my partner, my family. Though I admit, many times before I'd thought of 'Cee as maybe a little more than family.

I shook my head before standing and going over to the door, leaving my room and heading towards the front door. I moved as quietly as possible, hoping to sneek out and doze in the fresh night air.

I grinned triumphantly as I saw the front door. I placed my hand on the handle-

"What're you doin', Pup?"

I winced, immediately recognizing Logan's gruff voice (and rather annoying nickname he gave me). I slowly removed my hand from the handle and turned to look at him, grinning sheepishly.

"Uh, hi Mr. Logan." I murmured, wincing once again as he crossed his arms and raised a brow at me, expecting an answer to his question.

I rubbed the back of my neck, looking away for a moment.

"I just...I wanted to go outside." I finally said in defeat.

"I'm just going crazy...I can't sit around in my room all night! Even back in Jasper, when my mutant abilities started, I had a tree outside my window that I could sleep in!"

Logan blinked, slightly surprised by my outburst. I flushed with embarassment and looked away.

Logan then sighed, and I was surprised when he grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the direction of the garage.

"Mr. Logan? Where are we going?" I asked hesitantly as we entered the garage.

He didn't reply, and simply tossed me a helmet (much like the one I wore on Arcee). I blinked in surprise and looked back up from the helmet to see Logan putting on a helmet of his own and going over to an amazing motorcycle.

Logan looked back up at me.

"Are ya comin' or what?"

I grinned widely, quickly putting the helmet on and sprinting over as Logan got on the bike.

As I clambered on behind him, he turned to look at me over his shoulder.

"An' don't go tellin' anyone 'bout this. I have a reputation y'know." He said bluntly.

I laughed before setling myself.

Logan took off.

I didn't realize how much I'd missed the exhileration of riding a motorcycle, the rush of the air and the exsesive speed. I exclaimed in joy as Logan made a sharp turn, and I swore I heard Logan actually chuckle.

Logan's POV

I chuckled to myself when I heard Jack cry out in excitement as I made a sharp turn.

I don't know why this kid seemed different from the others, maybe it was because he had trouble controling his powers...maybe I was just going crazy. All I knew was I enjoyed seeing the kid enjoying himself.

"Hold on, Pup." I called over the wind. I felt his hold tighten and I turned onto a dirt road.

This kid knew bikes, he knew what to do and didn't mind when we came dangerously close to hitting a tree or large stone.

"Kid, ya riden before?"

Jack's eyes turned to me, and I grinned slightly when I saw them lit with happiness. Damn this kid was growing on me.

"Yeah. Rode all the time, she...it was an amazing bike, but had to leave it with mom back in Jasper." He replied.

I caught the change in words, but ignored it, only nodding before looking back to the dirt road.

"I...Thanks for this. I was going crazy, being stuck inside all day." He suddenly thanked. I glanced at him for a second then gave a grunt in reply.

"...We should start headin' back." I said after a few minutes. I looked over my shoulder at him, and saw him nod.

3rd POV

Jack sighed as he got off the motorcycle and removed the helmet. He wished he could've stayed outside longer, but Logan was right, it was almost three in the morning now.

They'd been out riding for nearly six hours? It didn't seem like it to Jack.

When logan turned and saw the dissapointment on the onyx haired teens face, he chuckled gruffly.

"Don' worry, Pup. We can do it again sometime, hell, maybe you can drive. But don' tell anyone, got it?"

Jack smiled eagerly, nodding in reply.

One corner of Logan's lips quirked upward in a small, lopsided grin. He ruffled Jack's hair before entering the house, calling over his shoulder.

"An' get some rest! You're trainin' with the other newbies today."

Logan smirked when he heard Jack groan.

Later, in the Danger room, 3rd POV

Everyone looked over when the door to the Danger room opened.

Jack entered, albeit a bit hesitantly. He was dressed the same as the others in the normal clothing for training.

The raven haired teen went to stand with the rest of the newbies and Logan started explaining the objectives of the course. From above, Professor X closely watched Jack, hands folded and pressed bellow his chin.

"Professor? Is something wrong?" Scott asked, voice showing concern.

"No, Scott, not at all. I am merely hoping to see Jack's mutant abilities reveal themselves. I've already told Logan to be prepared to step in if Jack's powers show and become out of control."

Scott nodded, looking down at his newest friend, who listend intently to the objectives. It was strange, but Scott as well as Jean, Storm, Logan and the Professor could see the look in Jack's eyes, the aprihension and tenseness of his muscles.

"A'right, get movin'!" Logan snapped as he nodded up to the observation/control room, signaling to start the simulation and moving out of the way.

Jack followed the others, taking in the simulation as it came to life. Tall buildings lined in rows, the main goal, a small bundle of 'bombs' pearched precariously at the steps of a large bank, dead ahead.

And beyond a group of what Jack learned was called 'the Brotherhood'.

Jack's eyes narrowed and a quiet, feral growl escaped his lips when he saw Mystique.

Jack then realized his teeth had sharpend, becoming deadly fangs, and promptly shut his lips, silencing the growl and effectivly hiding the fangs.

Jack's POV

I looked to Bobby, who'd been dubbed leader of the group for the training session. Waiting for my own instructions while the other mutant gave the others their's.

"Jack, think you can help Amara take down Blob?" Bobby asked, nodding in the direction of the largest Brotherhood member.

I nodded in reply.

"Yeah, I'll do what I can."

Bobby flashed a quick grin before looking at the others.

"Let's go!"

I followed Amara as she took off toward Blob, preparing to throw fire at him.

The Blob raised his fists ready to pound her into the ground.

She quickly dodged and aimed, trying to melt the ground at Blob's feet, but he moved, grabbing a large dumpster from against a building and aiming at her.

She screamed.

I shot forward and grabbed her, lifting her easily and moving forward, turning so that she wasn't slammed against the wall, but rather me.

I gave a grunt of pain and landed in a crouch, still holding Amara bridel style. She whimpered slightly, still scared after the close encounter. I jumped aside with her as Blob again tried to flaten us, though this time with his fists.

"You okay?" I asked, keeping my eyes on Blob.

"Y-yeah. Thanks for the save."

I set her down, offering her a smile.

"How 'bout this, I'll distract him, then you can work your magic." I said, grinning. She nodded, returning my smile and standing back up.

I turned back to Blob and charged, dodging as his fists slammed down in unison, and punched him with all my strength in the gut. He went flying sideways, colliding with a wall. I winced.

Being with the 'bots so long, I learned being subtle was fairly important.

I moved forward again, continuing to attack Blob, gaining speed as I went. I forced my mind to keep on track, refusing to let my anger break through.

I jumped aside, and Amara sent a ball of flame at Blob's feet, resulting in his shoe's melting to the ground.

I quickly ran backwards to avoid being squashed as Blob fell forward. I landed lightly beside Amara, and grinned at her.

"Yeah!" Amara cheered, returning my smile as we high-fived. I then looked around.

Everyone else was busy, especially Bobby, who faced off with Mystique, his partner trying to get to the 'bombs' (but failing, since the one I'd learned to be 'QuickSilver' was keeping him busy). I looked to Amara, going into 'leader mode', as Miko called it.

"'Mara, go help get the 'bombs'." I quickly ordered.

Amara nodded and ran to help with Quicksilver while I turned and ran to Bobby. I grabbed his arm, gaining his attention.

"Go ahead and help 'Mara and Ray," I looked at Mystique, snarling.

"I'll take care of Mystique."

Bobby hesitated for a moment, but listened to me and went to help the others.

I growled as I glared at Mystique.

"You may not be the real thing, but I still hate you after the last time when we met." I muttered darkly.

"So until I can get my hands on the real Mystique, you'll have to do!"

3rd POV

Everyone stopped abruptly when they heard a feral roar. They all looked to Jack in time to see his lips curl to show a dangerous set of fangs. His nails extended, become claws that nearly reached six inches in length.

Jack attacked!

Everyone stared in shock as Jack furiously threw kicks and punches at the hologram of Mystique. The anger in his eyes clearly showed he'd met the woman before, and disliked her greatly.

Jack grabbed the solid hologram's arm and slammed 'Mystique' into one of the buildings. He then turned and slammed her downwards, into the ground.

The raven haired teen's hand slid to the holograms throat and he lifted her into the air, restricting her throat, but not killing her.

"Enough!"

The trainee's all yelped as Prof. X's voice rang through their heads.

Jack dropped 'Myqstique' while the Amara dropped the 'bombs' and those who were fighting abruptly stopped.

They all looked up at the observation room in confusion.

"Jack, go to my office, I need to speak with you. Now."

There was no room for argument in the Professor's voice, and Jack nodded, quickly walking out of the danger room.

When he was in the hall, Jack stopped, pressing a hand to his forehead and shutting his eyes.

'What did I do now?' He wondered before starting off towards Prof. X's office.

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