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New Student at Superhero High (KiraMusani x Frozen Princess)

Jean shook her head. "I know you're asking Ivy her opinion, but I scanned every trace of the debris field for anything that would look like it would belong to the patient they were transporting. You know what I found? Zero, zip, nix, nada. It was like she had no personal effects except what she had on her. I included that with what I told Professor X. I had to cut the link because he actually said, she then mimicked Charles Xavier's voice as she said, "Shut. UP. Jean. Let me think." I don't think he ever told me to shut up, before. I was stunned silent and cut the communique so he could think. Why? What did I miss when I left to call Professor X?"

Ivy looked at Kitty, then Jean, then nodded along with what Jean was saying. "That makes sense to me. And Kitty, you got a point. It had to be all childhood. I mean, who never saw Bugs Bunny? Wile E Coyote and the Road Runner? I mean... Mind blown right there for me. But think about it, what would somma these scientists do to Jean or you or me? Or even Kara? I don't wanna imagine all the tests they did on her. We wouldn't have been treated any better. Mine was caused by an accident in a greenhouse. Wouldn't I also be.... Whaddya call it... A mutant?"

Jean shook her head. "You have similar attributes because of the accident, because you weren't born with the abilities. Not quite the same, but close. You were transformed. You have like sap in your veins now?"

Ivy shrugged. "All I know, Jean, Kitty, is my blood... Or what passes for my blood, is poisonous. I could kiss you two and you wouldn't be poisoned, but a transfusion would kill you."

"Or something like blood sister would make us very sick." Jean nodded. "When things calm down, you and the Prof need to have that talk about what exactly you are. Now, after your accident."

"Hero, Jean. I still wanna be a hero. Protect people like Alina from people like those scientists that did this to her." Ivy said as a reminder.

Meanwhile, back at Quincy's office, she sat Alina in a chair, after helping her get her skirt on properly, and put a bag of popcorn in her microwave, as she put disc 1 of volume 1 in the player and hit play, she commented, "Until we can get you some civilian clothes that fit. You'll be taught how to design your superhero costume and how to make it. I suspect, though, you'll be in Tailoring 101." The familiar theme of the series when it first started came through the TV speakers.

"This is what the original theme was when they started way back in 1930, before you or I were even thought of. I think my grandpa was about ten or so." (OOC: He was actually eight, as 1922 was when his portrayer Jack Klugman was born) Quincy commented. "I hope you enjoy this. I can't believe you were never introduced to these. I grew up on them." The whole first disc also held the first official looney tune, Bosco. All were black and white cartoons.
 
"Wow, Charles said shut up? Something must have really been bothering him, I wonder if he was trying to find her psychically, and because of her block thing, he couldn't and was frustrated with the lack of detection?" Kitty commented not sure about what would make him react that way, he was usually very patient.
"And yes, we are mutants" She confirmed before Jean clarified the rest.

"That is a good point, mutant is a gene you are born with that then usually activates during adolescence," Kitty added.
"You would be, something else, though not sure what."

Alina blushed as she needed help, seeming surprised at her assistance.
"Th-thank you, uhh Doctor." Alina still seeming in disbelief of her situation sat down where she was asked to, at the very least she was cooperative.
"Oh these look weird, why are they so strange and bright?" She asked seeming confused as the intro started.
"That must be what you mean by... cartoon" She looked at it with an attentive stare.
"I suppose they did this because real rabbits don't talk? How do they make them? What are they for? Battle tactics?"
 
Jean shook her head and shrugged her shoulders. "Too bad we don't have Cerebro here. But then it might mistake Kara, Diana and Windy for mutants. Thor was. Diana is a sort of goddess. I can't remember the name of the humanoid alien it detected*, but that's what Kara is and Windy claims she always had speed but the chemical and fireworks accident compounded it. She IS a lot slower than the Flash. Even at top speed." She pinched the bridge of her nose. "It has to be that. Of course I did have a lot of relevant information about what we learned. Even about the abuse." She shivered slightly as Ivy reminded them both about what certain unscrupulous scientists would do with any of them. "Well aware of that, Ivy, and never let go of your dreams. I think you can be an incredibly productive hero. Especially with your knowledge of botany."

Quincy frowned in a thinking look. "Bosco is a monkey... I think..." A shake of her head followed. "Oh, no, I can't believe you would think that. This is entertainment. It's supposed to be funny, escapism. Is there a reason you would think this would be battle tactics? What kind of people were you with? They sound positively evil... And to do this to a child? Are you the only one?" Quincy was starting to get worried that whoever or whatever the scientists were, they were bad news for the rest of the world, not just Superhero High.

At the gate in, a auburn haired woman with the uniform of GI Joe stopped a suspicious character. "Your credentials don't match anyone known by Wayne Enterprises, or recognized by the US Government." She lowered her gun, aiming at the driver. "You have five seconds to back away, ten total to turn your truck around and leave the property. This is a high school." Cover Girl wasn't the only Joe Bruce Wayne called for reinforcement. He had a lot of pull with General Hawk. The survivor was going to be protected at all costs, although he still had misgivings about Alina.... This royally reeked on ice of foul intentions. They find out what the school housed, all students and faculty would be in peril.

Bruce, in his Batman persona, slipped in, undetected by James Gordon, criminology professor, and Storm, meteorology, but doubtful not so of Charles. Gordon was in the middle of his spiel in support of Alina starting classes. "Charles. The sooner she's integrated into the student body, the sooner even we faculty, even Logan who is wary, can look out for her. I mean, you did just confide in Ororo and myself that Quincy suspects Alina suffered abuse at their hands, that the Senior Class Vice President, Jean Grey, relayed to you. I'm all for protecting the innocent. She's a kid. Granted a teen, but still a kid."

*-This happened before Kitty joined the X-Men
 
Kitty thought for a moment about the guesses on how Cerebro would identify mutants.
"Hmm, I am not sure, Diana is more like thor, which both aren't humans who mutated, they are more human-like god people. Thor is straight up an Asgardian, and Diana is like an amazon woman?" She placed a hand on her chin.
"This new girl, who knows? maybe these people gave her whatever her abilities are. Or she was a captured mutant, it would not be the first time humans wanted to experiment on our kind."

Alina seemed embarrassed and reserved at her response and questions.
"Oh, I umm, I didn't realize that tv could be used for that, I have only ever seen it for training purposes." She looked away with a blush.
"I don't know who they are, but they all wore white coats and referred to themselves as scientists. They said it was to save the world, and I never saw any other umm kids my age, or anyone that wasn't a scientist really."

Charles nodded.
"Of course Gordon, we are going to try and make her feel welcomed and integrate her into classes as soon as we can. Though as some..." He paused for a moment to let Batman know he was talking about him.
"Of our staff insist that we observe the idea that she could be a spy, especially given her unique abilities, but we will act under the assumption that she is just a kid who needs guidance, as we always do."
 
Jean shook her head. "You were sick when a bunch of us females were allowed to go to Themyscria for that field trip. And she's not 18 yet. She's an Amazon Princess, greatly blessed by the Greek gods who are as real as you or I. If she's not a goddess, she's at the very least a demi-goddess. Lady Shazam was a human bestowed with goddess abilities, but really think about who we call Wonder Woman, even though she won't be 18 until just about graduation. She thinks like a goddess, and you don't need to be a mind reader to see it, just discernment. I don't have to read her mind. It's clear in her actions, strength, intelligence and power."

She then nodded at Kitty's next assessment. "How painfully right you are. Even our own kind do it to others. Look at Magneto. Prime example."

Quincy gave Alina a motherly hug. "It's okay. You didn't know. You couldn't have. They're very wrong. As you will learn at this school, they're trying to rule it. These kids are trying to save it. Many faculty, too, all in their own ways. When Charles says yes to your enrollment, you'll likely have him as a... Deprogramming instructor. I'll likely be your health teacher, but beyond that, I'm not sure. You may not want anything to do with science, and I can't blame you." She pulled the popcorn out of the microwave and dumped it in a bowl while getting her Magic School Bus DVD out of it's spot. "I forgot Velocity wanted to borrow this... Windy, to you, as she's one of your peers. Something about wanting to go back to her childhood or to remember it." She took a notebook with her, as she paused the Looney Tunes disc playing. "Go ahead and look over on the shelf. If you see a cartoon you'd rather watch, pull it off the shelf. I'll be right here at the door.

Alina would see some very interesting cartoon choices like Garfield and Friends , Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Emergency +4, and others from the 70s-00s. Right above the cartoon Emergency, would be the live action version and the fictional stories approved about her grandfather, Quincy ME.

Batman kept his cape around the front of him. "Charles. Although I stand as not fully trusting the girl Alina... You should know that the GI Joe sentry placed by Mister Wayne, just chased off a suspicious person in a white coat driving a van with the name of a research facility I have never heard of in Metropolis* or Gotham. This just confirms we may need to protect as well as watch our guest. Too soon for her to have given any information. Quincy may be right."

*-Superhero High is set in Metropolis where everyone currently is.
 
Kitty let out a sigh.
"Oh yeah, you don't need to remind me, the worst time for the flu ever! I was so excited that maybe I could learn some of those Amazon moves, plus I was just stuck here with the guys since all the other girls went." She complained.
"Yeah, hopefully, Magneto does not get wind of this new girl, the ability to block the prof's abilities feels like something he might want to get his hands on." She added to her comment on Magneto.

Alina seemed to stiffen up at the hug for a moment before slowly and hesitantly hugging her back. She was oddly gentle like she was worried to squeeze too hard. She listened to what she was saying about how she was treated, and how everything she had learned in her life might be wrong. She could not help but start tearing up at the thought of it, was her life really that much worse than it could have been?

Alina's eyes darted around still processing everything that was happening, and she stayed quiet at first before walking to the shelf.
"How long do I need to watch these for?"

Charles thought for a moment before responding.
"Yes, I will keep that in mind, at the very least we should get in enrolled and engaged in regular school activities for now, but until we learn more perhaps keep her away from x-men, league, or avenger business, as well as limit her to the school grounds and keep track of any outgoing information he handles, such as internet and phone use. Does that sound fair?" He asked batman, knowing this new system needed agreement between groups.
Charles then sent a separate message to Jean.
"You getting all this Ms. Grey?"

Logan would find that the van drove to an airport and he was cut off from following them further, as he and metal detectors didn't exactly get along.
 
Jean shrugged, "The thing is, since we came to Metropolis, I haven't even felt Magneto. I hope that's a good thing..." She stopped and held up an index finger as she got psy-linked to the meeting. By the look on her face, it was clear she was part of a very important meeting, especially when she put her fingers to her temples and closed her eyes.

As she was about to answer, Batman's commlink came on. "Wolverine to Batman. Bad news, Bub, an airfield on 66 I didn't think was still working but is up and running with all the bells and whistles... Including a metal detector. In case you forgot, Bats, metal detectors and I don't get along well at all."

Jim Gordon frowned. "That means we'd almost have to use a student to infiltrate. That's no option either."

I'll give ya that, Jimbo, but what about the Joe at sentry duty? Couldn't she take over from here?"

"We'd need Wayne's ok. She was hired as guard, Wolverine. Besides, we don't know exactly what kind of research we're dealing with."Batman stated giving a look to Charles, James and Ororo. "There's no way she could have sent anything, not enough time... Unless..." He silently sent the message to Charles and Jean. Nano transmitter that was planted in her during all those experiments.

I was getting the message. I'm all for her starting classes albeit with a caveat. Ivy wants more responsibility? Give her the job of Welcoming Committee. Starting with Alina. Logan, you got me?

Loud and clear, Red. Heading back to the school. I assume Chuck's with ya hearing this psy-link, too. Chuck, you know I'm gonna be good with whatever, but I will say Jean has a point. We may not be able to fully trust 'er, causa somethin' implanted in an experiment. I think we need t' keep from her they just came lookin' for 'er. For any sanity she's got left. You and Jean both know what I went through in my history.

"Logan..." Jean muttered loud enough for Kitty to hear, as Jean rolled her eyes.

I know, Red. I was just mentioning that I understand what our guest is going through... But, my trust has to be earned.

Batman nodded. "As mine must." He pointed out, glancing at James Gordon who nodded. "It took you a while to 'warm up' to Detective Bullock."

Dr. Quincy had Windy sign the notebook. "Three weeks, Windy." She turned her head to look at Alina. "That's up to you. You can only watch one episode, or the whole disc. It's your call. You have your own mind, right?" She was meaning it only to let Alina know she could finally choose for herself.
 
Kitty was about to reply when her finger went up, then crossed her arms and waited.

Charles nodded.
"A shame about that lead, perhaps we can try and keep an eye out for planes and helicopters coming out of that airfield," he suggested.
"As for any possible transmitter, I will let Dr.McCoy know, perhaps he can find a way to confirm or deny if a signal is somehow being sent from her. And if so, it might teach us more about her abilities."
"As for Ivy..." He said before adding her to the conference call.
"Ivy come to my office and we can discuss your role in welcoming Alina and talk more about your abilities."

As Jean mumbled Logan Kitty's eyes went a little wide.
"Wait, wolverine? What happened? is he okay?" She asked not sure why she said his name.

Alina paused before responding.
"What about none? Is that an option? Or leaving? can I leave?" She asked with a serious tone to her voice.
 
Dr. Quincy was not privy to all that was being discussed, concerning Alina, however she did know one thing. "Sure none is an option, Alina. Why wouldn't it be? However, Charles hasn't cleared you, yet, and besides... Have you seen any of the students wandering around without another close on their heels, unless given a specific task as Kitty was? You don't know where everything is, yet either. Just be patient, and you'll be given a student escort soon. Hopefully tonight, before the ten pm curfew." She checked her watch as dark began to take over fully, and the lights on property could be seen. Instead of the harsh white Alina would be used to, they seemed to be more amber like a traffic light. If Alina looked out the window and up she would see some blinking red lights way up on higher things like towers and antennas. The different colors would surely be interesting to some one unfamiliar with the outside world. "Eight fifteen now. I have an idea. Superman might be flying overhead on one of his patrols, watch for him and wave when you see him." Quincy gave a loving pat and rub to Alina's back, along with another friendly reassuring smile, as she came back in with the clipboard to put it on her desk. Now Alina would have her own "task", yes it was to keep her occupied and her mind off of worrying about the others, but it was all part of Quincy's mad plan to put her at ease and that she was indeed in a safe place. She just had to be patient. Waving at Superman on his patrol was another step to helping Alina fit in.

Ivy heard the call as well as Jean and Kitty. "Uh. Guess I gotta go see Professor X, catch you two lovebirds later."

Jean smirked, putting an arm around Kitty. "We have a few more hours... Unless you want to head to the dorms early." She then winked, "If so... Your place or mine?" Wiggling eyebrows for that added emphasis that, yes, Jean wanted to play with her Kitty, but did Kitty want to play? Besides the question of why she muttered Wolverine's name while rolling her eyes was left unanswered.

Ivy had made a quick stop at the greenhouse and called for her cactus plant pet, Spike, and it obediently came and followed her to Charles office. By now, the two staff and dark knight detective had left. "You asked for me. I knew this was coming since my physical with Dr. Quincy came back all weird after my accident. And my ability to control plants developed." Spike hopped up and down in his little pot, 'No Spike, settle down and rest. If you do that for me, I'll carry you back to the greenhouse, okay? Behave, please." The cactus obediently settled, but at one side of where Ivy sat as she settled into a chair without Charles even asking.
 
Alina paused as she was asked about seeing other students, and why not watching any was an option.
"I don't understand this place, where I came from, it was like this but there were no options, they told me to do something I did it. If I did get to pick, it was limited and a test. I don't know if this place is the same... It seems different, it has other girls my age for one. But I haven't seen outside this room, so have yet to see anyone wander around. I just want to know the rules. What can I do? What cant I do? Where can I go? What is my role here? Who are you, people? Why am I here?" She asked as she looked out the window?

"Who is Superman? How is he going to see me in the air? Is he in a helicopter? Plane? And why do you keep touching me? I can tell that it isn't to hurt me or control me so what is the point? And what are those lights? There is so much I don't know, but I feel like I went from one place, trapped, and now I am here, still trapped by walls" she said placing a hand on the window for a moment before removing it. She didn't even leave a mark.

Kitty blushed and lightly shoved her.
"Oh my God, stop" she seems embarrassed to say those things in front of Ivy.

Charles nodded.
"Your new abilities are very interesting, and the fact that you seemed to have given this plant a mind if it's own is impressive. But we need to make sure this accident that happened to you won't cause any negative side effects down the road, physically or mentally. So start with daily checkups and then move to weekly and monthly until we are certain you will be fine, on top of that we will go through regular power training. Any questions?"
 
Quincy was understandably concerned, yet at the same time relieved for the barrage of questions. That was actually a good sign, depending on who was asked. She hit the PA system. "Dr. McCoy please report back to the infirmary. Dr. McCoy to the infirmary. Call my office phone when you get here. Thank you." She shut her office door then sat down so she could be level, or closer to, so she could look Alina in the eyes. "This is going to take a while, so I had to call Hank back in to watch the patients kept for overnight observation from inhalation of garlic fumes." She rolled her eyes. "Anyhoo, I'm going to try to answer your question barrage, but I'm only human so I might miss one or two. Superhero High is a Metropolis Boarding School, which means your dorm you'll be assigned is right here on property. You aren't the only one that has to stay on property, but your student tour guide can give you more details. That includes the overall rules." She was holding Alina's hands gently, like a mother would if Alina ever had memories of her mother, and her unconditional love. "What I can do, is give you the infirmary rules. You have free reign of the infirmary as long as you are ambulatory, meaning you can move on your own. Until you are discharged by your doctor, which is me in your case, the infirmary is the only place you can roam freely. I have no one to release you to, yet, because you're new here. To me, I actually wish you already knew your way around. I'd discharge you now. Unfortunately, like you, I have to follow the new student rules, too. I cannot release you, discharge you, in other words, until the student who will be responsible for you if an accident happens, gets here. Right now, I'm responsible if you get hurt, so I can't let you leave the infirmary or my office. As far as your role is, it's the same as any student. To learn academics and certain life skills like cooking, sewing and budgeting... And other things I won't go too in detail as that's the Welcoming Committee student's job to explain. I am Dr. Emilia Quincy a medical professional and the school physician. My job is to be a sort of surrogate mother if any student needs first aid or someone adult to talk to. The students, as you pointed out, are all adolescents in various grades from 9-12th, and there are a lot of them. This is for those who wish to be heroes, and are then trained during physical education to help them hone their skills. There are also regular academic classes of which you will have one or two elective classes that you can pick. Two mandatory classes, you will have options on what you want to learn." She took a deep breath. "Let's see, you want to know why you're here, long story short, you fell from the sky onto school property and you're the only survivor of the crash, and from what I have witnessed trying to treat you and talking to you, I will fight like a mother wolf protecting her cubs, to keep you from going back into that abusive situation." A breath to bring herself back down, "Superman is a hero and fights wrongs that he knows about. And the reason I asked you to wave at him when you see his red and blue streak, is this school is on his nightly patrol.... Which reminds me," She popped open the window and a faint rush could be heard. Quincy pointed, "Wave, Alina!" She said as she did. They'd barely see a wave back before a streak off and the rush slowly fade from their ears. "You need to think of it more as being protected from your abusers, than you being trapped. Did these so-called scientists ever give you fresh air? Not circulated stale air, but air from outside? Like right now?" She doubted it, since Alina had no idea about the outside world. "My touches are meant to resemble a mother. Don't you remember her?" A sigh. "There signs of affection, and there's all kinds of ways and meanings to a touch. Even gentle ones like how I'm giving you. As for the lights? Red is a warning to aircraft and flying heroes that there's a very tall structure in their path and they need to alter their course so they don't hit it. They're on antennas, power towers, cell towers and on certain buildings that have a point, like our bell tower for the school. It has one. The amber is so it doesn't hurt our eyes if we look right at it, unlike LED and halogen lights that are very bright. Again for the safety of our flyers.

Jean laughed as she went forward a bit from the shove. "I said that after Ivy left, Kitty Cat, I'm not that crude!"

Ivy thought about it as she heard the instructions. "I might already be mentally affected." She said slowly. "What passes for blood for me now, is poisonous. I'm sure Dr. Quincy already told you that. I don't know if I have to ask her or Dr. McCoy or you... Why isn't it making me sick since it runs through my veins? And why isn't it making people sick I've leaked on. Quincy, well, she had gloves, but Harley, Kara and Babs have touched my blood and not even an itchy finger or rash. I really don't want to make my friends sick." In this universe, this Ivy meant that. She really cared about others. "Other than that... I accept I may need daily physicals. Quincy said she was going to recommend that, but it would have to be cleared through you, although she's a medical physician." Ivy would have no other questions and could be told about her new job as the school's Welcoming Committee, and to start with Alina.
 
Alina listened and nodded along with what the Doctor was telling her. She waved to Superman and just hardly was able to make out him waving back. Alina stayed quiet as she let her finish each question back.
"I, I never had a mother, or if I did, I don't remember. The... The people that had me, they found me after my powers started, my mother didn't want me, she gave me to them." She explained her tone surprisingly neutral.

"I, okay I'll believe you for now, but I have been, I feel like I have been lied to my whole life. I suppose I can risk being lied to a little longer. Though this air does seem different, I was raised in a white box, a few different rooms but no windows, no sky, no other girls my age, just men and women in white coats, telling me to do something, or seeing if they can hurt me or do whatever they were trying each day. So thank you, if you keep me from them, it will be better."

Meanwhile, Charles had finished up his discussion with Ivy, setting up when they would meet for psych and physical evaluations.
"And with that Ms. Isley, I'll let you return to your other business, you are to be our new student's advisor, help her in any way you can and make her feel welcome here, as all the students are. If you need help Dr.Quincy or myself would be happy to assist.

Dr.Quincy would hear her phone ring, it was Hank, he had arrived.
 
Quincy winced as she heard what passed for Alina's past and childhood. Clearly her heart was breaking for what Alina suffered. She picked up the phone. "Hello, ah Hank, good. I need you to take over the three being kept for overnight observation. Barry Allen. Selina Kyle. And Princess Diana. (Pause) Yes our resident Themyscrian had an adverse reaction to the garlic breath, unless it was something else besides. (Pause) I don't know exactly. All I know is Diana and Kitty both described it as the mother of all stink bombs, but it did more damage to Diana, mostly to her olfactory nerves. (Pause) She claims all she can smell still is 'putrid garlic'. (Pause) That's why she's overnight. (Pause) Correct, a nasal endoscopy, but ask her first. You do have to go up her nose with a rubber hose. Quite literally." She didn't realize how funny that would sound from someone not fluent in medical jargon. "Seventeen is old enough, but do have Queen Hippolyta on speed dial. (Pause) It's a very simple procedure, but better safe than sorry."

After hanging up, Quincy looked at Alina. "Before you apologize, ask yourself these questions... Wouldn't this had happened at any other plane or helicopter crash? If yes, how is it therefore your fault at all?" She raised her eyebrow and gave a knowing smirk. Like Quincy had heard that question before. The answer to the first question would indeed be yes.

Ivy would timidly knock at Quincy's office door. Upon opening it to her, Ivy said in her best assertive voice. "I'm the Welcoming Committee here for Alina..." But suddenly reverted back to her shyness. "Is that okay, Dr. Quincy?"

Quincy chuckled with a shake of her head. "I'll give you an E for Effort, Ivy. She'll be with you in a minute."

She went to the new file she had just started for Alina. "Is there a nickname you would prefer to be known as?" She asked, sitting at the desk, and writing out Alina's discharge papers. "That way it can go on your file as well."
 
Hank went back and forth with Quincy before accepting with a light sigh, knowing that this was going to be not fun for anyone.

"I well... probably, but I did also cause the crash." She admitted, not seeming to to be overly bothered by it.

Alina peeked around Quincy looking at Ivy as she stopped by and said she was her welcoming committee

"Oh, umm I guess Alina is my nickname, what I was given was umm, project light cage" she admitted not seeming like she liked that name.
 
Quincy couldn't believe what she just heard. She silently screamed for Jean and Charles both. Even Ivy did a double take. Twice.

Jean, grabbed her head in obvious real pain, eyes tightly shut and a grimace on her face. "Dammit, Doc! I told you before... You don't have to scream!" She opened her eyes rubbing her temples, and said to Kitty. "That was a psychic foghorn, compared to even when you yell at me... Which isn't often, but usually deserved." She blinked tears out of her eyes, and asked Quincy, What the hell happened, Doc?!

As Quincy filled Jean and Charles in with what Alina's name was to those people, Jean frowned and thought of sending these 'scientists' a psionic blast equal to a nuclear bomb. She would need both Kitty and Charles to calm her down.

While Jean battled that personal demon, tears streaming as she explained to Kitty what Quincy just found out, and yes she was in contact with Professor X, both of them were, Quincy left her psychic link open as she turned to Alina. "Sweetheart... Do you know what a 'project' is to scientists like those that held you hostage?" She shook her head. "You were one experiment after another. What you suffered is beyond abuse and my worse fear for any of my friends here at the school. No wonder you can't trust. How you even survived that is a miracle." In a less mental scream than she used to call them, she urged Jean and Charles to meet her at her office at the infirmary, even their ETA, as she finished Alina's discharge papers, stating matter-of-factly, "You're name is Alina from now on. Nicknames are like Allie or something you pick up from one of the kids that's... Appropriate." She handed Alina her discharge papers. "Ivy, start your tour at the school building itself. Please." She didn't want Ivy or Alina in earshot with what she had to tell Charles, wondering after hearing Jean's comment about a psionic blast equal to a nuclear bomb, if Jean should be in on this face to face conversation. She heard Five minutes, Doc from Jean who sounded drained. Quincy wrote on a separate piece of paper the name the so-called scientific so-and-so's called her. Project Light Cage. It looked like Alina was rescued in the proverbial nick of time.

Ivy was quiet as they left the medical building, and sighed after they had walked about 100 yards. Still reeling from the announcement (although said quietly) "So. Um. Alina? I don't want to repeat anything Dr. Quincy already went over. It probably wasn't much... What did she say on the rules first?"
 
Charles winced at the yell a little and felt sick to his stomach, worried about how Logan might react when that information reached him, it was going to hit close to home with what happened with the weapon x program. He made his way down quickly and would arrive soon.

Kitty jumped at her reaction, hugging her as she relayed what had happened.
"I'll get the Advil."

Alina looked at Quincy confused as she seemed to react aggressively but say nothing for a few moments before speaking.
"Oh, umm yes I know, the scientists were very clear that I was an experiment, it was apparently very important that they learned as much as they could about my powers. That is why they wanted to transfer me, I don't know what it was for, but I apparently was a key part. The scientist that gave me the name Alina said to be sure not to let other scientists know. She also taught me most of the things I know. She uhh, was NOT on the helicopter." Alina explained.

As Alina walked away with Ivy she looked at her when she asked her question.
"Umm yeah, since I left the infirmary, I need to stay with you" she replied.
 
Jean shook her head, tears still falling, stopping Kitty from leaving. "I need you right now... To anchor me. Remember? I did mention that being my girlfriend may mean grounding me and my emotions sometimes. I need that right now, love, please." She embraced Kitty for a hug. "Remember what Logan told all of us about why he has a hard time trusting? Alina.... It's the same way for Alina... My God. A project. I can't even." It was clear Jean was shaken. She now knew two people who suffered similar atrocities at the hands of so-called scientists. She asked Kitty to come with her, but wait in the waiting room for her when they got to the infirmary. Even Charles would see the pain of what her friend Logan suffered, and the pain of the similarities between Logan and Alina.

Quincy stayed seated in her chair. "Close the door, Jean." She moved her swivel chair back and forth as she tapped forefingers of her steepled hands against each other. "Before I get started... Jean. Can I trust you to keep a cool head? I can't have who really belongs in this meeting with Charles and myself, as Diana's sense of smell has been compromised, and Hank is being a dear to check up her sinus cavity to see what can be done if anything. This should be the Dean and Senior Class President. You're here as her representative. I don't even want a random thought of going after these people. There's too much that can go wrong, especially with someone half cocked. Is that clear?"

Jean sighed and nodded. "This crap would be more Logan's understanding." She looked at Charles, knowing he'd agree.

Quincy sadly shook her head. "That's up to Charles, not you, if he tells Logan. My recommendation, which I will explain after I fill you both in, and Jean, you tell Diana once she recovers, and ONLY Diana... My recommendation is to hold off on telling Logan just yet. Let him get back here and rest. Charles, if you feel he needs to know... Tell him tomorrow morning."

She then expounded everything, taking a look at her notes occasionally, of everything they could do physically. She also mentioned the lone scientist who had shown Alina the little she knew, and had actually named her, according to Alina. She took off her reading glasses and rubbed her eyes. "I suggest that you, Charles, be the one to push for legal custody. Guardianship, as it were, because I actually have my residency off campus, unless, for my own safety since I treated her, you are placing me on the restricted to property list along with Bookworm, Gorilla Grodd, who you kept as your vice principal and Parasite and Crazy Quilt. Not to mention Ivy and Harley Quinn of the students, mostly because of the uncertainty of Ivy's powers and Harley's stability. You know more than me, but in my medical opinion, Harley's so-called 'insanity' is all an act."

"I also have psychic abilities and I'm completely fooled if it's an act, Quincy. I swear sometimes that girl actually is unhinged. However, even slightly nuts, she's one helluva hero, and has come through numerous times." Jean pointed out, still against Charles on that. "You forgot our school news reporter who snapped. Calls himself the Creeper, I think. He's on the restricted list. I agree. Harley shouldn't be restricted fully." She shook her head. "But this is about the new student, not old news."

"Jean. I think what's imperative here, is protecting Alina so these monsters can't touch her, and whether or not I, like Bookworm, shouldn't also be on the staff restricted to property for their own protection list. Although I won't like it if I am put on it, but I will understand. The decision, however, as Dean, is yours, Charles." Quincy was ready for a restriction to be placed on her, even if it was temporary.

Meanwhile, Ivy looked surprised at Alina. "Wow. Um. Okay. The number one rule, which, once you hear the others may sound a bit loopy, but it's Always be Yourself You can admire others abilities, but don't try to copy them or be like them. Professor X really pushes us being as individual and unique as our powers. Wait. Push might be the wrong word. Stress maybe? Individuality is stressed." Ivy shrugged."Be a Friend If you see anyone in need, help them if you can. Pick up a book for a peer who drops it, run an errand for a teacher. Stuff like that." Ivy continued with school rules as she entered the main school building and showed Alina the classrooms, gym, cafeteria, locker rooms and etcetera. "Oh." Ivy said holding up a forefinger. "Our janitor. Stay clear of him best you can. Even an accidental bump like Jean Grey had, resulted in her being overnight in the infirmary. He isn't called Parasite for nothing."
 
Kitty stopped as Jean spoke up, turning and hugging her back.
"Of course, I was never going to stay away, I just thought you might need the pain relief. I'll stay here for as long as you need." Kitty held her close to comfort her and rubbed her back. "I am right here."
"Oh my, why must all these monsters always see us mutants as tools."

Charles arrived shortly thereafter, and the meeting started.
"Yes, though Mr. Logan would be able to relate to our new student on what she has been through, we would need to ensure he does not take any rash actions with that information. However, I feel it is imperative that you Doctor, try and use his experience to help you learn a way to help Alina cope with the change of living here. However, I will allow you to let Logan know about Alina's past, and how and when I will trust your judgment."

Charles nodded along as she explained the information in more detail and talked about how they would legally have her live there.
"Yes, given we don't have any birth certificate or any legal documentation for her, it will be difficult, but I will look into it." He agreed already trying to think of how he might do that. "At the very least we certainly want her to stay on the campus grounds until we know more about the people who had her before now." He noted before listening to their discussion about other staff and students. "yes, let's try and focus on Alina for now."

Charles thought for a moment.
"Yes, we don't know if Alina will need help at any time, so it would be best for you to stay on the grounds for now at least. Plus we do not know what these people are willing to do to get to her and may target you or anyone else at this school for that matter." He explained to her, not wanting to force her but knowing it was the best choice for their situation.

Alina looked at Ivy as she spoke, not wanting to miss a single word of what she had to say.
"Always be myself? I am not sure if I know how to do that, but I will try." She replied seeming to at least be responsive to Ivy. As ivy continued and explained the 'Be a Friend' rule. "Okay, so I need to do things for everyone? is there like a hierarchy?" She asked seeming to not fully grasp that idea. She seemed impressed with every room like she had not seen rooms with their concept before.
"Oh? what happens? I wonder if whatever it is will affect my barrier or not." She questioned out loud.
 
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Quincy nodded. "I'm in constant contact with Allison Brinker, who sees Logan at her office, and both Jean and Harley here." She looked at Jean. "May I ask...?"

Jean nodded. "As Charles can tell you, I'm very empathetic. I actually can feel others' pain. I didn't realize how much until Logan explained why he doesn't have a lot of trust. I have to report to Charles right after my sessions, that's why I asked that they be here."

Quincy put her hand to face. "Can you please let me ask the question before you answer, huh? In case there's a question, Charles, I was going to ask her why she didn't have her's at my friend's office also. It makes sense why, now." She took a deep breath. "So, I can use my couch here in my office until a proper staff dorm is set up for me. I have a suggestion of talking to Bruce, then, about amping up security systems. Adding the reserve Joe's like Spirit, Cover Girl, Shipwreck and the others is a step in the right direction, but can more be done? And our seniors also help serve and protect through patrols? We have enough seniors for two hour shifts, every other night."

Ivy shook her head. "Like I said with Use Discernment If they're hands aren't full, they can do it themselves. If they are, yes, pick the book up and put it back on their stack for them. There's two teachers that use errands as an excuse to get a student out of class. Mr. Gordon, forensics, is one of them. It's part of the test to see if you understand his instructions, so yes, do it. Crazy Quilt will sometimes ask for an off the wall errand run. Make sure he means the errand the way he stated it. Repeat it back to him. You might have him definitely, because he teaches Tailoring 101 as well as Crafting a Supersuit Mad Mod has two tailoring classes also, but you gotta pass Tailoring 101 to even qualify for Mad Mod's and he doesn't like it if you don't pay attention. I'm in his class." Apparently, Ivy isn't always fully alert in Mad Mod's class.
 
Charles rubbed his head as he considered all their options.
"That makes sense, though consult Logan on security measures once he is caught up on everything, he has more experience than anyone on those matters. Especially when people like this are involved."
"I will now psychically share all the information that I have and that you discussed among the group to ensure we are all on the same page." He said as he focused for a moment, and a gentle flow of organized information was constructed into their heads. This included a space that the doctor could use by the infirmary as a living space, it was formally a place used for holding the sick before they expanded the infirmary to what it is now.

Alina nodded along again as she explained everything."Okay, I'll do my best to obey the rules. What happens if there is an infraction? What sort of punishments will be given? Oh, and what is the daily schedule? is there one? Also, do I have a place to rest in? I umm, a cell I guess?"
 
"I like it. That spot is right across the hall. I can still be close to my patients." Quincy smiled with a nod. "The sooner Logan knows, the sooner we can get started on the security. Jean, help me get the room fixed up since Charles sent you the plan, too."

Jean sighed and nodded. "Charles, on your way out, tell Kitty I'll be a little longer than originally planned. I'm helping the doc get settled."

Quincy smiled. "Extenuating circumstances, Jean. As long as you stay at her dorm room or she stays with you, there will be no penalty for breaking curfew. Right, Charles?" After all, getting Quincy settled would push it almost to, if not past the 10pm curfew. Whichever dorm they settle on, both girls would just have to spend the night with the other. Not that THAT would be a problem.

Alina and Ivy were just finishing the tour and heading to the dorm area. Ivy hit her forehead. "That's what I forgot! I know your dorm will have me on one side, and I think... Wonder Woman on the other, but she won't be there tonight. Thanks to Kara." She tutted, and then looked to see if she could spot Charles. Professor X, it's Ivy... I forgot Alina's schedule. It's like 9:45! Charles would have to see both of them at breakfast, because HE didn't have it either. Alina's schedule hadn't been made out yet, because she hadn't picked her math and science choices, or her one elective class. Home Economics with Enchantress, was mandatory to help Alina start learning life skills.

Ivy did give Alina her keycard and showed her how to use it to get in her dorm room.
 
Charles nodded.
"I just informed her, though Jean, soon enough you will be able to do so yourself, you are stronger than you think."
"And of course, Jean, consider tonight your curfew lifted. Though this will not be a regular occurrence."

Alina smiled and nodded as she was shown how to use the keycard.
"Heh, Key Cards are one thing that I do know how to use. They were fond of them at the umm, the place I grew up." Though her reaction to the room would not be quite as mundane, her mouth dropped agape with surprise.
"How many people stay in this room? it's so big."

Ivy, do not worry about that for now, we will handle Alina's schedule in time, for now, have her shadow you tomorrow. The professor replied.
 
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Jean sighed as she should have known it. She did have that psychic link with Scott until he cheated on her, breaking her heart. She was unsure she could establish that same kind of connection with Kitty, but she wanted to. Had she just temporarily forgotten how? Was she scared to commit herself, baring herself again? All she knew was she loved her "Shadow Kitty" dearly, and they seemed to already have a strong bond without the permanent psy-link. Okay, permanent wasn't correct. It would be operational only while they both trusted each other. Was Jean in her own way, then? She pushed all these aside for now, focussing on the task at hand. Helping Quincy get her living quarters in order so the doctor could retire to bed, and the students follow suit. Jean really did hope that Kitty didn't ask tonight, but knew they did need to talk about it. She'd finish up getting Quincy set up, and would meet Kitty at quarter til eleven. "Hey, you. Guess it really is your place or mine now, huh? Which will it be?" Jean only wanted to go to sleep, now, which was ironic considering how she felt earlier in the evening.

Ivy sighed. Some of her classes were not things Alina was ready for. She had Wildcat instead of Logan for her physical education. She took Botany. Literature was with Bookworm. Designing, one of the tougher tailoring classes with Mad Mod. She had Algebra, Drama and World History. She really hoped Charles knew what he was doing, exposing Alina to Ivy's tough schedule. "You know, I meant to ask you... What did you think of hanging out with Dr. Quincy? See, she has a class too. Health. It counts as a science class, and science is mandatory... You just get to pick the branch. Mine's Botany." She smiled and then said, "You kinda threw me about infractions? See, I don't think anyone tries to purposely break the rules. Cheetah has more than a few times, I think to test everyone's patience. She's cooled her jets now that she's in detention for the semester. I had it once for breaking curfew. I'd rather have had been grounded for a week with no iPad. All you can do is your homework or study your books. Professor X is in charge of that. No talking, no texting, no looking around. Your books are all you can study for ninety minutes immediately after school." She yawned. "Oh. Right. Wake up call is six and it's to Reveille. You know, do-doot-do-do-do! On bugle? Rise and shine, basically. Breakfast is quarter til seven and the school bell rings at eight." She shook her head. "No punishment for missing breakfast, unless you consider not eating until noonish punishment. Breakfast bar closes at ten til eight." She stood at Alina's door a moment longer, before saying, "This room is all yours. No one in it but you or anyone you invite." She then added very shyly (embarrassed and regretfully) "you, um, follow me to my classes. I think to show you how much tougher some of us smarter kids have it. Sorry. I'm right next door. Okay, thanks, night." She quietly slipped into her own dorm room.
 
Kitty was relieved once Jean returned, giving her a hug.
"Oh umm tonight let's use my room, I have things all set up for us." She smiled and took her hand.

Alina nodded along to Ivy as she spoke.
"Oh that doctor seems nice, she reminded me of the woman who gave me my name. And I do not know which Science I will take, I have some familiarity with some sciences, given I grew up or was 'raised' by science people"
She paused again and seemed to pay extra attention when she talked about the infractions.
"Oh, so that ground is not like the default right? it is the punishment? They don't put you in a one-foot by one-foot box where you can sit or lay down for an unknown length of time?" She asked seeming genuinely inquisitive about it.
"Umm no, what is a bugle? Wait! an instrument?! and umm, I'll be there for breakfast" She nodded seeming a little overwhelmed.
"Wow, that whole room is just for me? and Okay I umm, I'll see you in the morning then, uhh, night. thanks," She gave a small wave and watched her as she left.

The next morning Ivy would get a knock on her door at exactly 6, Alina on the other side.
 
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Jean smiled back, taking Kitty's in hers and giving it a light squeeze. "Can't wait to see it, if I'm awake enough to see it." She yawned, and uncharacteristically she was sound asleep once getting in bed with her girlfriend and before her head even hit the pillow.

Next morning as the bugler sounded Reveille, and Cheetah screamed at said musician about the noise like some overzealous Grinch yelling at a who down in whoville for playing Christmas music, Jean was profusely begging forgiveness for falling asleep on Kitty. She did finally looked around and complimented her on what she had done, and yet another apology, this time for not recognizing it when they got there.

Ivy was already up and in the shower (which, the room was just ten feet down the hallway from where Alina stood. A big white door with GIRLS SHOWERS on it) when Alina knocked. If she waited there for five minutes, she'd see Ivy emerge, looking like a dew kissed flower, herself, clad only in a green (what else?) towel covering her dignity. "Oh! I didn't expect you to be ready already! Do you want to come in while I dress?" She was already wrapping her ivies up her legs and on her arms.
 
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