Rogue smiled. "I have an idea." she said. "Would you like to meet some of my friends?"
"I could use some friends." you replied, tears forming. "I lost the ones I had when they learned of my power."
"Well, you got one friend here and that's me." said Rogue. "Let's see if I can help you make more."
With that, she grabbed her hand and pulled you out your door with a surprising strength before closing the door to your quarters and dragging you along. "They don't bite you, sugar." she said, winking at you. "Relax and come on."
You sighed then followed Rogue through a small maze of hallways to a large gathering room with a pool table, a few video games and a television. You guessed it was a place for the students to relax and talk between classes. Inside a number of people, around your age, were sitting and standing around talking and laughing amongst themselves. Rogue, with a small but mischievous smile, released your hand and gave you a light shove, causing you to stumble forward, into the room. Everyone paused, turning to you, as Rogue stepped in beside you.
"Everyone, this is Jon, he is new here." said Rogue, introducing you. "He's a bit shy and needs some friends."
One boy stepped forward. He was slightly shorter than you with black hair and yellow eyes. What threw you on guard was that he had blue, furry skin, pointed ears, and a long tail. In all, he reminded you of a demon. Only you did not run as you believed that your power made you a bit of a demon as well.
"Welcome to Xavier's school for the gifted!" he said, politely offering his hand. "I'm Kurt, AKA Nightcrawler."
After a pause, you took Kurt's hand and shook it. "Thanks for the welcome." you said, releasing Kurt's hand. "Sorry, I don't have a secondary name, I just got here today."
"Well, what can you do?" asked another boy.
You turned to see a tall, muscular boy with brown hair, wearing dark red sunglasses. "I can manipulate the nervous system of any living being." you replied. "I still don't have full control over it. Xavier is helping me"
The boy nodded. "I'm Scott, AKA Cyclops." he said. "I would simply call you Neuro, as the word pertains to the nervous system, the basis of your mutant power."
You thought about it for a moment then nodded. "Neuro, I like it."
The others came closer, introducing themselves, treating you like any normal person they may happen to meet on a random street corner. This caused you to tear up to the point of almost sobbing. Rogue, seeing this, smiled.
"What's wrong, Jon?" she asked.
"I'm fine." you said, rubbing at your eyes. "It's just that it's been so long since I felt... welcome."
Kurt smiled. "We all went through that." he said. "Get used to it here."
He then gave you a firm pat on the back. Only, as he did, you felt a surge run through you and feared that something would happen...
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