New Places, New Faces (PG-13)

Chris was anxious on the ride to the mansion grateful once they arrived in front of the house allowing him to step out and get some air. He still had no way of knowing if his distraction had worked or if Arabella was even alive after what the MRD may have done to her before the X-Men went to pick her up. On top of that, he had no way of knowing where she was inside the massive house or if MRD would be following them and wanted to be sure of a few things: first off that she was safe, secondly if anyone else was hurt, and finally what the plan was on securing their safety with MRD having declared war on them and would no doubt be looking for revenge for the loss at Times Square.



The lightning bolt he'd sent at Scarlett was meant for deadly efficiency and no mere human could have survived it, at least he hoped not. It had taken a bit out of him but his hope for Arabella is what kept him moving. The electricity he'd dispersed in both combat and keeping the field up to protect himself and Alec was taxing though would recover soon and even as he walked up the steps and inside the mansion, he felt his strength returning. The lights in the mansion flickered violently with low hums as he allowed his emotions of doubt and worry get the better of him and it wasn't until some students and teachers stepped out of their classrooms that he took a calming breath, realizing what he was doing. When the flicker stopped, everyone went back into the rooms closing the doors. It seemed common place for odd occurances there given everyone was a mutant and had their own respective gifts that could get out of control from time to time.



He turned to Loika with a questioning look. "Do you know if your team got her out? Is she okay?"

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Remy had stolen the motorcycle after they finished up at Towns Square. He was going to give it to Wolverine. The guy always loved the motorcycles. This one seemed to be a top of the line variety. Then again he wasn't too good a judge of the motorcycles. "If Logan was with them then I am sure everything is fine. Even if a bit unorthodox whenever Remy seen Wolverine in action it might turn into a party but the job gets done." He said trying to be reassuring as he turned the motorcycle off. "That was fun...its been awhile since had so much fun outside of a casino." He was grinning deviously. His eyes still a burning red until he focused on making them seem a bit more normal. He looked over his shoulder at Jenica. "You think Logan will like the present?" He asked her curiously.

(permission given oocly to have jenica on the back of the bike with remy)

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(I didn't feel like posting with myself and this threads open and during school hours. It serves the same purpose and stuff as my own would have XD)

Loika trotted alongside Chris in her wolf form. If she changed back she would have been naked. She was limping a little as her leg was still healing from a gunshot. She would be fine by suppertime. She looked up at Chris. " When i left them they were rescuing the girls. I dont know what condition they were in and i dont know how they are now. My phone is still in the car.... with my clothes."


She turned when the kid spoke. She looked back at chris. " Go ahead. shes in the medbay. I'll see what this kid wants." She turned back to the kid as a bullet fell out of her shoulder. "you okay kid?"

Gigi forced himself to focus on the people. He handed the woman the letter. "Monks say give the X-men letter. If you X-men lady take letter." He said in broken English. Like he wasn't sure if he wanted her inside the bubble that he stayed inside. His gaze went to the bullet as it fell since sunlight hit it causing it to shine. The shiny part made him want it. Not that he knew what it was just it was shiny.

Mentally his mind focusing on the fact he wanted the shiny metal. "Shiny...." he said. Eeping as he didn't have any control and well...his mind did focus on wanting the metal. It shot straight through his hand and wedged there. He blinked and whimpered a bit. The puzzle dropped from his hand when it shot through his hand the shiny object he'd wanted...until it hurt him. Hurting slightly as he looked at her. "Monks killed by americans people wearing american symbols M, R, D." He told her slowly. He rocked back and forth and had to sound out several of the words.


The letter when taken would read: X-men, we are a group of traveling Shaolin Monks. In the case we were unable to continue to care for Makanoshi, Gigi...we recalled mention of the school run by X-men. Our young prodigy is one of your own. Even knowing the risks taking him in we still did. We have learned the boy ages slower due to some enhanced healing factors. He seems to mentally affect metalic objects though its not always intentionally done nor controlled. Should the worse happen during our travels we told Gigi to seek out the x-men. He is a bit introverted and slightly autistic yet extremely smart. My father watched over him before me. He has been with us for many years beyond his appearance age of around six.

Monk Xi Ping.

The mansion was rather large and the entrance hall made the fact obvious with the distinct echo the voices had in echoing off the walls. Still, the ambiance was nice and felt like it was a safe from anyone meaning harm to the mutants within even if MRD did want to strike back from the brutal loss they'd just suffered. While Chris didn't doubt his ability if he'd gone it alone, the help had been welcome and he was grateful. He'd come out of it with nary a scratch and the only wounds he had were inward fatigue.



The electrical mutant looked at the kid who had asked if he was one of the X-Men and shook his head, "Not me, kid, but there are people with me that can help you with whatever you need, I'm sure." The young boy looked like he'd been through hell judging by his clothing and Chris suspected he was someone else that had been on the run from the same people the rest of their kind had been and came to the only place he had for safety. It bothered Chris to know that people of such young age were threatened just because of what they were but he was grateful he came to the right place.



"Thanks," he muttered to Loika and headed off toward the med bay, recalling its location from the previous time he'd visited when Jason escorted him there.

Jj was exhausted from teleporting so much. After the fight at times square he drove the motorcycle back to the house while she rode on the back of the bike and hugged him tight. When they arrived she got off of the bike and stretched. " Yea... fun. I feel like i could sleep for a month." She tipped her head while she thought. " Im sure he will rem. If not you could always keep it for yourself."

The med bay was finally nice and quiet after so much excitement. Ara was snoozing off a light sedative in one of the beds while thana was in the bed next to hers. She was asleep on her side with a bandage around her thigh and a small gauze on one leg with  two gauze patches on the other leg. She was a little bruised here and there but otherwise fine. Her hair was pulled back in a messy ponytail though she desperately needed a shower after sweating out a fever. 

She had on a pair of cuttoff sweatpants from the school and chris' shirt she had been wearing when she was taken. An IV was in her arm but she didnt seem to be bothered by it much as she slept. With the fever and most of the pain gone she wasnt giving jean any trouble while she worked at her desk.

OOC: i hope its okay i said jean was there. i figured she wouldnt leave injured kids alone.

(ooc: its fine. you're right. she wouldn't ^_^ give me a second I'll switch XD)

Remy heard the kid and looked at him. "er....Remy couldn't really tell you that or not. I have no idea." He said simply. Looking at her a bit. "I will carry you to your room or wherever your staying J.J. You don't need to exert anymore energy today." He said with a warm smile. Happy she hadn't moved to get off the bike. He hadn't either because he was soaking up the benefits of the battle...J.J. hugging him tight. He looked at her a bit. "Hope so." He looked at the motorcycle. Then to the kid going away. "If Logan doesn't want it then gonna give it to that boy there who fought with us. Christopher." He spoked softer. "The one you said we know in our time."

Jean was working at her desk...or so she'd like to think. After all the time spent getting both Arabella and Thana to non critical and non fatal conditions some of that working was probably her head drooping to rest on her arm. Yet her senses stayed aware in case either young woman needed anything. It been hours so both girls were doing better. Arabella's infection was gone and the wounds all healed. The fever was breaking. She shook her head to clear her head. Standing up and checking on Thana's injuries. Thankfully between Neo and Scott she'd kept Thana from further hurting herself. Going over to Arabella and checking the saline and changed the bag out. She was glad that the young girls fever and pain was gone. She got a fresh saline pouch and threw that away. She came over with a bucket of water and a sponge. For now she was going to just wash the girls face and arms. Though she was exhausted she refused to let herself sleep right now. She was waiting for the girls boyfriend to show.

Chris covered the distance to the medical bay as quickly as he could, desperately wanting to ensure everything was alright. While he had faith in the mutants there to take care of Arabella, he couldn't rest easy until he saw it for himself. Keeping his feelings in check as to not cause an electrical disturbance with important medical equipment, the mutant stepped into the med bay spotting Thana nearby. She looked bad and he suspected it had been from their encounter with the MRD at the diner since no one had said anything about complications during the extraction. That indicated to Chris that the distraction had worked and he felt more at ease. His vengeance had been dealt and MRD was down at least three major agents in his wake and for that he couldn't help but feel safer.

As he walked in, he spotted who he suspected was the doctor given her attention to Arabella as he came over to his seemingly unconscious girlfriend and finally took in her wounds. MRD had done a number on her, but not nearly what he'd done to them. He looked at the redheaded woman with a soft expression. "I had my doubts about this place, but one thing I couldn't doubt was that a mutant is treated well here. Thank you. How is it looking for her and Thana?"

(I npced Neo as he is mine a bit. XD)


Jean looked at him. "They have gone through the worst of it. Christopher right? She was asking for you earlier in the night." She looked between the two patients. "I have to let Thana keep the boy in bed with her. Or she'd never stay put." She said. Pointing to Thana who had a sleeping Neo wrapped around the middle of her waist. She looked at him with a kind expression. "They shall make a full recovery. Physically at least. Mentally...they will need supports like you in their life." She said honestly.

She looked at Arabella. "Arabella has bruising and some gauze patches. Her fever is completely gone along with most of the pain. Thana has a bit more pain but all the major injuries are healed." She smiled at him a bit. "You have a lot of good friends. Who have good friends. Thana's friend seemed to be trying to protect them from what everyone has told me. When that failed he went with them to make sure your girlfriend and Thana were safe. Apparently he was not trusting much more than you." She said with a slight giggle.

She put a hand on the boys shoulder as she passed. "You're girlfriend and thana will be alright. They need rest and support. Can you help me with the support part? I knew Arabella when she was a little girl. Thank you for taking such good care of her." She then moved on to check on Thana. She couldn't let herself sleep until she was a hundred percent certain. Thana had not woken yet since being treated and tended to. Outside of the time she tried to get out of the bed until Neo joined her. It seemed to calm her down.

Neo had his arms loosely wrapped around the medical gown that Jean had put Thana in. She had a pair of odd sweats on too. His outfit of course having given many people the idea he was a girl. Honestly he accepted either gender as both fit him at times. He was exhausted but only because the X-men had too much plant life around. When Thana wouldn't stay in bed he had climbed up next to her after Scott held her and comforted her more. He seemed to help and had tried to stay in a chair. Until in the middle of the night Thana tried to leave. Everything was good now and he was sleeping until he heard Christopher's voice. He'd heard it before when Jake and Thana were talking. Under the bed in Thana's room.

He hid his face in the bed for a minute until he sat up slightly. Still gripping Thana's top lightly because it was part of their agreement. He could snuggle or hug long as no skin contact. She was his sister after all. Rubbing his eye a bit he almost tried to scratch at Jean before he realized it was her. He sat up more but stayed near Thana. Looking around and he smiled. "Christopher? Yay! Now Arabella be happy." He said with a sleepy tone. Waking up a bit. They'd gotten whisked off in the night and the scary clawed man went through his attempts to defend the girls in the room. He looked around. "Is Thana's boyfriend with you?" He asked...meaning Jake.

Thana said the two had left around the same time. He rubbed his eyes sleepily with a fist. "Christopher okay? They said you sent them. Did they lie?" He asked a moment later. Looking at Christopher as he still didn't believe it 100% even if he was sure they weren't going to hurt them and they had helped both girls. He needed to know for sure that they hadn't lied that Christopher sent them to help the girls.

Loika looked at the note in the boy's hands. She was still a wolf so she couldnt exactly hold it herself at the moment. She sat down and sighed. Today was a big day for new arrivals. She cocked head to the side and wagged her tail like a dog to seem less threatening. "You are in the right place kid. You look a little messy though. Lets take you to medbay and get you checked out before we find you a room okay?"She turned around and led the way, hoping he would follow.

(hahahaha. No wonder he was willing to interact with Loika and talked to her. Its a scientifically proven fact that kids or people with autism will interact with animals and others around them while interacting with animals more than they do other humans. Even high functioning ones like Gigi XD helps with interaction with interoverts too if you can't get literally in there head XD)

Gigi blinked and watched the bullet push out of his skin and hit the ground. He moved closer to her and smiled for a moment. "Wolfie...animals are okay." He said softly. He hadn't fully taken notice of the fact. He had just been snapping out of his daze or bubble when he saw the tail moving. He smiled and looked a lot more lively. He reached out and scratched Loika behind the ears. He looked at her. "Talking wolfie." He said with a big smile. He looked at her a bit. "The new ouchie be healed by then wolf." He said with a smile. Moving after her and kept up. Trying to keep a hand on the soft fur. To him the animal was more interesting than Jenica, Remy or any of the other people.

Plus she talked! The wolf talked. "Magic puzzle wolfie." He said in awe. His mind deciding Loika was a magic wolfie and its ability to talk was a puzzle. He looked around a bit but then followed the talking wolf willingly. Still clutching the note in his hand he left the rubix cube where it had fallen. "Magic wolf have name?" He asked softly.

Chris pushed a strand of hair from Arabella's face as Jean spoke briefing him on what he'd missed and her current condition as well as the condition on Thana. The man glanced over toward Thana's bed and noted the unfamiliar face lying with her before looking back to the doctor with a grateful smile. Knowing Ari had asked for him made him feel happy; it had been a long time since anyone had thought of him enough to ask for him in their time of need.

"Yeah. I'm Chris," he affirmed then continued, "I don't know that kid over there with Thana, but if he was willing to protect them, then it's good enough for me. As for trust... you and the others saved the love of my life - I won't forget that." He nodded at Jean's words on support. He had no problem being there for Arabella and Thana. One was his girlfriend that he was willing to kill and even die for and the other had become a friend through her actions of helping Ari when she needed it most. The least he could do, in his opinion, was be there until they recovered.

"I have a feeling I'm in for a lot of angry French and probably a smack to the face after what I did to give the team time to get them out," he explained with a shrug, "but it's a small price to pay. I got what I went there for anyway... the one who hurt her is dead and maybe we can all find some peace now."

Chris turned around when he heard his name and looked at the unknown mutant next to Thana. The man wasn't sure what to make of the mutant or how to view them as male or female but at the time it didn't matter. He nodded in response. "Yeah. They were coming either way, but Loika and I spoke before and I told them to say I sent them. Out of anyone going for other mutants, the X-Men are the most likely to be trusted. Seemed the better way." When it came to the question of Thana's boyfriend, Chris shook his head. He wasn't aware that she had one but knew from the interactions of the mutants that had come with him that no one was in a relationship with her. He could only assume he meant Jake. "Can't say her boyfriend is with me. I honestly don't know him, just by what Ari's told me."

(I give up trying to keep up with Neo's mindset. my brain baby always throws me for loops XD)

Neo spent time waking up more. Staying close to Thana in case she woke up. She was still out cold. "Is sister Thana going to wake up soon? I'm not used to seeing her sleep so much. She doesn't usually sleep much unless Devil Boy is there." He said to himself. While he said it that way he was thinking of Lokith...thana's twin brother. If it werent' for gender they were very identical if you spent time with them. He point a finger to his lips thoughtfully.

Looking at the male as he spoke. "I'm Neo. Nice to meet you. I heard you all talking from under Thana's bed." He said with a smile. His voice probably wasn't going to help Christopher in deciding a view it was beautiful yet could pass for either. He looked down a bit. "I saw them make them better. Jean seems nice. I still didn't trust them 100% even with Jason, scary claw man, glasses and Jean saying they were sent by you. I remember you asked Thana and Jake to help. When Thana needed sleep I watched over them." He looked down.

He looked up at Christopher slowly. Tears in his eyes rimming them a bit."I'm sorry...I couldn't defend them very well Christopher. So I came with them to make sure they were truly safe and well cared for. I didn't sleep until both girls were better." He said feeling the need to apologize for being unable to defend the girls better. Wolverine made such quick work of the thick vine barrier he had made on the door to the girl's room. He nodded his head. Looking at Thana. "For my sister Thana...I need to get stronger so I can protect better." He said decisively. Looking at Christopher. "So I can get strong like the other males I know. Like you and big brother."

Loika nuzzled the boy's arm gently. When most humans saw her they only saw a big scary wolf. In her wolf form she was slightly larger than the average wolf. She was big enough that her daughter ( about the size of a five year old) rode on her back sometimes. The boy's touch was light. " My name is Loika. My father named me."


She led him down towards the medbay. He reminded her alot of her own little one mackenzie. Mall with great power.  She slowed down so he could keep up with her.

Gigi smiled again when the wolf nuzzled him. He half fell when he tried to nuzzle her back. He was still walking so he caught himself but he scraped his knee but got back up quickly. Scrambling to catch up and when he did he giggled a bit. His hand gently clutching a bit of her fur it was so soft. "Gigi. The monks code named me Shaolin Monk...so humans who didn't understand wouldn't know who was who." He told her. As whats one more Shaolin Monk amongst a group of varying aged Shaolin Monks? He pet her fur lightly. "Pwetty name for the magic wolfie." His words coming out slightly stuttered whenever pronouncing a big word or just filled with awe. He was more interested in the wolf. He didn't even notice anything they passed as they went by things. His hand was no longer bleeding and was almost completely healed over.

She stirred when he touched her hair. In her dream her mum was trying to wake her for school and quizzing her for her french exam. Her mum spoke to her in french as she shook her shoulder to wake her up. She continued to talk in french as she opened Ari's curtains and set out her school uniform on the chair near her bed. When Ari sat up in bed and realized she fell asleep next to her cello her mum laughed and gave her a disapproving look. She pretended to scold her in french then told her it was time for breakfast.

She woke up as her mom was walking away. She sat up slowly and painfully as the room was spinning around her. She looked at Chris for a moment like she didnt recognize him. As the recognition set in her eyes widened. She thought she was dreaming for a moment. She smiled- then she frowned. Even though it pulled painfully at the IV in her arm she brought her arm back and slapped Chris hard on the cheek. Tears welled up in her eyes as she scrambled out of bed despite the pain in her legs and the weakness as well and hugged him tight despite her petite frame. Then the angry and loud barrage of words came. "CHRIS! mon dieu, où avez-vous été je pensais que vous étiez mort vous me baise peur tellement que vous morceau de merde oh mon Dieu, je te aime tellement ne me effrayez pas comme ça! im si heureux vous êtes vivant!" By the time she was done yelling she was almost out of breath but refused to let him go for fear he would dissapear again. 

Jean glanced to him as he spoke. "It was my pleasure. Really. Well...not the fact they were injured but helping them better." She said. Her exhaustion was beginning to show more by the way her sentences came out all jumbled or jumping around. She giggled a bit. "Most likely but she really does love you." She said honestly. Looking at Neo. "She needs to rest but who is Devil Boy?" She asked Neo in confusion. Looking at Arabella and blinked a bit. Moving quickly she gently brought her arm down and checked the I.V. "Oh good. I'm so glad you didn't cause yourself injury from moving your arm with the I.V. like that." She had done this from out of the way of Arabella and Christopher. Relief in her eyes before she blinked her blurring eyes a bit. "Seems like you called it right on the money Christopher." She said smiling a bit and went over to her desk. Work. She needed to work. Or she was going to pass out. Finding an energy drink she levitated it out of the drawer and started drinking it.

"Well, I'm glad you helped, Jean," he replied, "and I would hope she does. If not, I'm in for one hell of a shock.... no pun." He and Ari had been through so much together that it was nice to have the prospect of peace. He was no fool, though, and knew that there was a chance for the contrary, but would never dare voice those opinions publicly.

He nodded at Neo after hearing his name. "New places and new faces. Likewise, Neo." Then the conversation went to one of regret and Chris shook his head, waving off the apology feeling it wasn't necessary. "It's fine. They're no worse off and everyone is safe. Don't beat yourself up about it. Real strength comes from bravery - remember that. And, seriously... who is Devil Boy?"

Hearing stirring from the bed behind him, he turned to see Arabella waking. He smiled back at her but ended up quickly gritting his teeth and turning his head to the side causing a brief moment of electrical interference in the room and hallway once more. The pain subsided quickly and when she hugged him, he wrapped his arms around Ari and held her tight as if he'd not seen her for years letting her vent being able to understand only a few words and grateful for his lack of fluency. He took a calm breath and smiled, "I love you, Ari. I'm glad you're okay."

Chris kissed her cheek softly and glanced over at Jean noting her actions. "Well, it's what most women would do. You should probably try and get some rest. You look like you're about to pass out and, believe me, it's better to be in a clear state of mind than running on empty."

Neo was glad no plants here. His head still ringing a bit. Though as he sat up more he kept a grip on Thana's top. He smiled at him a bit. He tilted his head a bit and giggled. "Then I'm really weak because life's made me very skittish. Tehee." He said with a light laugh. If bravery makes you strong then as far as he could tell he was weak. He was skittish and didn't feel brave or strong more times then not. He looked down a bit. I want to be able to protect the ones I care about...so I don't lose anyone else...like Kakania. He thoguht to himself. The name was fondly thought. He loved her even if it was young love due to age.

He blinked a bit and pursed his lips at the question. Making a slight face. "Lokith Stormborne. He is sister Thana's biological twin brother. He has his emotions and hers all in one person. Its why hers are hidden." he said. Of course that wasn't most likely why Thana seemed to show none and Lokith seemed to show them double time but to Neo it made perfect sense. Somehow Lokith had all of thana's emotions so she couldn't show them but she had them. "He is mean and hostile and unsafe. Very very scary and cute I guess the street girls that give me pretty clothes say it and other words. A real hot head. Yet...Devil Boy still is really nice and calmer with Thana. I think she tamed him somewhat." he wasn't sure on the cute thing. He'd heard the street girls say it. All he saw was the devil when he saw that teen. At least to him it looked like Thana "tamed" Lokith. He wasn't as mean or hostile whenever she yelled at him.

Jean nodded her head to Christopher. Now that he was here she could relax a bit more. She knew Loika was coming with someone else. Someone else who wouldn't need that major of a checkover. Least she thought...her senses were a bit fried. Getting up and moving she found a spare females outfit in Loika's size. Moving it over to her desk and set it where loika could find it. She looked at him and smiled a bit. "I can't just yet. The patients need me and Loika is coming with someone else who needs a quick check up. After that I'm sure I can rest. Maybe Loika will help me if Arabella or Thana need anything. Their bandages don't need changing and Thana will just need pain medication." She said with a sweet smile. "I know it was a busy night but until all the patients are well seen to I can't rest. I can't leave my injured patients alone even if they are mostly or nearly all better." She smiled warmly and sat down at her desk.

"You cant leave me here. You cant leave me again chris. I was scared out of my damn mind."Most girls would sound like a needy little bitch, but ari was past that point. She had been through hell over the past- she wasnt even sure what amount of timr had past since she was taken from the apartment. All she knew was that aside from alec he was all she had left.

She pulled away enough to look up at him. Her legs were weak and in some pain but she didnt seem to notice much. "Alec and jake are still missing?"