A white 1998 thunderbird pulled into the gate of the institute, a woman in her mid to late 30's driving. Logan was waiting ignorantly on the porch, watching the car park behind Scott's car. Logan put his cigar out, taking his eyes off the vehicle; he hears the door open and close, followed by a click-clack of heels. Logan turned to his coffee, but the sound of clearing a throat stopped him from taking a sip. He turned to see a set of dark blue eyes, set in a soft almost sarcastic face. The woman was slightly shorter than Logan, a surprise; she had reddish brown hair below her shoulders, and wore a women's business suit. "Katrina Luck?", Logan asked to which she nodded. "Follow me, Xavier wants to meet you", Logan guided her in. Katrina looked around at the students they passed, seeming quite surprised by the various powers they had. One student had blue fur and a demonic tail; he was vanishing in plumes of smoke. Another interesting child was a girl, who had two metal claws a hand; she appeared as though she was expecting an attack. Logan showed her into Xavier's office, where Xavier was waiting with a smile. "Miss Luck, welcome. I'm glad you applied for the teaching position", Xavier said. "My degree in history, plus my active x-gene; applying seemed logical", Katrina said. "Of course, on your application you already set a codename; Sparka. Interesting, now I understand your powers are; electricity generation and manipulation?", Xavier inquired. "Indeed sir, I'm a late bloomer though; my gene triggered a year and a half ago", Katrina said. Xavier proceeded to ask several other questions, Katrina answered them all; then came the hoped verdict. "Welcome to the institute Katrina, Logan will help move your bags to your room", Xavier said. Logan and Katrina left, just before hank walked in with a stack of papers. "How is she hank?", Charles asked. "More fires, increasing aggressive actions, and losing herself to the dark power. Whatever this 'phoenix force' is, its poisoning jeans mind", hank said. "Show me the list then", Xavier asked. Hank gave a list to Charles, an unreadable expression on his face. The list was of the select mutants at the academy, with strong abilities, in case jean went on a rampage. Less than 7 files, of people with potential to stand up to jean; probability of success included. Professor Xavier planned to help from a distance, using telepathy to reach jean; Xavier went over the names. X-23: 53%, wolverine: 59.7%, storm: 62%, Pyro: 65.8%; after those first 4 files, Xavier believed them all good choices. Xavier reached for the last file, and found an interesting success probability; 76.8%. "This is Brevin's file", Xavier said looking it over. "Indeed, although with jeans growing powers; I fear even he may struggle", hank said. "Well what do you suggest?", Charles asked him. "Forges new device, an x-amplifier. It will, fully evolve anyone's x-gene. But unlike magnetos device, it won't wear off if the machine is damaged or destroyed. Plus, it doesn't poison the mind; and only forge can use it", hank said. "This device shouldn't exist hank; however it may be our only chance. Use it to amplify Brevin's powers, only if he agrees; then destroy it", Xavier said firmly. "We'll load the jet, then me and forge will leave; hopefully by two o'clock", hank said. "Take colossus with you", Xavier said; hank nodded and left. Xavier decided to check up on Katrina, he spread his mind and saw her. She had just put her bags away, but she changed into jeans, and a T-shirt; tossing in a jean jacket and sneakers. Katrina and Logan went to the recreational room, where some students were giving her curious looks. "Hi I'm bobby drake", one student introduced himself. "I've heard of you from Logan", Katrina said sticking her hand out; bobby took it firmly. Bobby starting making weird sounds and shaking, then he fell to the ground. He looked up and saw, a joy buzzer on Katrina's hand. "I like pranks too", Katrina smiled; everyone laughed, even Logan.
Meanwhile, forge and beast were boarding the jet; colossus in tow. "So what is this?", colossus asked, looking at the disassembled machine. Beast debriefed colossus of their mission, trying to make his point as clear as he could. "Jean is becoming a threat? Then why just permit one student?", colossus asked. "Because Charles doesn't approve of the device", beast said. They soon arrived in New York, and their radio hummed to life. [This is shield agent Phillip Coulsen, you are in Triskelion airspace. Identify yourselves], said a voice on the radio. "This is Dr Hank McCoy. I'm from the Xavier institute, it is important I speak to Brevin Taylor", beast said. Phil cleared them, and met them in the hanger shortly after. "Why come back? You just left last night", Coulsen said. "A problem may require Brevin's assistance. I'm here to give him what he'll need", hank said. "Of course, Miss Romanoff will collect him for you. Do you need help setting up?", Phil asked. "We would love some extra help", beast said while Natasha left. Meanwhile, Kitty was declared healthy after some early morning test. She was with you in your room, you were both in your bed; the way she moved in synch with you was breathtaking. "I love you baby", she said in a pause. "I love you too", you tell her. Just as you two are going to continue, someone knocks on your door. With a sigh of frustration, you put on your boxers and some sweats; answering the door with intent to kill. You are surprised to see Natasha there, her face was all business. "Dr McCoy is back, and he has friends", she said before leaving. You and Kitty put your clothes back on, before going to see beast and the others. You saw beast there with colossus, and another students you don't recognize. "Forge? If he's here then it must be serious tech stuff", kitty said. "Brevin, happy to see you made it so fast. Kitty! You're out of medical, that's great", hank said. "Brevin; I'm Forge. I'm making this short; miss Grey's powers are growing. Soon she will lose control to this 'phoenix force', as it's called. This device will fully evolve your x-gene, then we run test to see the limits of your new power", forge said. "Sounds interesting", you say. "We won't do it unless you approve", beast said. "I'll do it, on one condition; you use the device on Kitty first", you say. "Are you sure?", hank asked. You nod, and motion kitty to step towards the machine. Hank takes a sample of blood, before opening the device and guiding kitty in. (Student recognized: Katherine Ann Pryde), said a robotic voice. A bright light came on, followed by a whirring sound; and from within the soundproof chamber, hidden from all where Kitty's screams of agony. Outside the chamber, you ask if its painful; hank says it shouldn't be, but it suppresses mutant powers while it's on. Kitty comes out minutes later, her eyes red from the tears. "Why does it hurt so bad?", kitty said between sobs. "I'm going to regret this", you say as you go in the pod. Forge turns it on and waits, picking up a new copy of 'motor trend' magazine. When you come out, you stumble and struggle for breath. "My body is burning", you say as forge comes to your aid; you passed out. You regain awareness soon after, in the med lab on a bed. "I'm sorry Brevin, the device wasn't supposed to hurt. Luckily after you passed out, your healing factor came on", hank said as hulk stomped the pod behind him. Soon tests were run and, as predicted; all your mutant powers were enhanced. With all these times your powers have been enhanced, you worry over losing control. But Kitty's enhancements were intriguing; she could phase into people and control them for a limited time. She could also become an anthropomorphic cat, with black fur and long claws in her somewhat human hands. She also had enhanced agility, and heightened senses. To your amazement, she also had a healing factor that rivaled your current one. "I hope you kids behave", hank said as they left. You and kitty decide to pick up where you left off, hoping to later have some down time before you both prepare for your date tonight.