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I opened my eyes, looking around. I frowned as I didn't recognized the room I was in, but I was relieved as nothing was restraining me. I sat on the bed and took a better look around.

The room was simple, there was a large bed that I was in, a mirror, and very few furniture. I looked through the window and saw a large park filled with young people. I recognized this as the X school, and finally I remembered what happened.

My suit had retracted into my bracelet, and I was sleeping in my boxers. I used my haki to check around, and was pleased to see that it had been enhanced again.

No one was missing, Malicia was outside with other students, Charles was currently teaching a class, Logan was in a room too, Jean alone in the park reading and Cyclops was with his brother Havoc.

I stood up and said" Hermes, suit up." Once I was clothed I opened the door and headed toward where Xavier was.

As I arrived Charles was talking about the evolution of man, and the students were listening with rapt attention. Unfortunately a student saw me and widened his eyes, freezing. Charles, seeing this, turned and smiled to me.

He turned to the students and said" Class dismissed, do your homework this time." The students didn't want to leave at first but still walked out in the end.

Once we were alone I said" How long did I sleep for?" Charles smiled and said" Glad to see you awake. You only slept for the night, it is noon right now." I nodded and asked" So, what happened after I got into Jean's head?"

Charles tapped his fingers on his chair and replied" The jet quickly arrived here, and you were still inside her head. But as the X Men were taking you to me, you released your power, your raw power. You did it one time inside the jet, and made everyone except Logan faint.

Fortunately the jet was being controlled by my friend Hank so it didn't crash. I could take a look inside Jean's mind when you arrived here but nothing else, and saw you open that door. I was deeply scared when I saw the Phoenix come out, but then you released your power.

The effects for the Phoenix were already impressive, and you ejected me from there. But you didn't see what happened in the real world. Every student fainted, and I was the only one awake. Even Logan got knocked out.

But that isn't the only thing, you also made damages to the castle, there are cracks here and there." I scratched my head and replied awkwardly" Sorry for that, I didn't know my powers would get out of her mind…"

Xavier pushed a strand of hair that got in front of his eyes and said" Don't worry about that, those are minor damages, it won't take long to recover. And with how much you helped us, I won't bicker over that. But tell me, do you have anything planned today?"

I shook my head and said" I don't have to go to my lab, I have time in front of me." Xavier smiled and said" That's good. Then I think you are a great mind, right?"

I blushed and replied" Well I am not bad but I am still in high school, where you are a professor with a PhD." Xavier shook his head and replied" Don't sell yourself short, you are working at Oscorp and using your coworkers words, you are a goddamn genius."

I smiled and teased him" Now you are using your powers to spy on my life?" Xavier waved his hands and replied" You can't blame me for my curiosity, I am almost human."

I replied" Almost?" Xavier nodded and said" Mutants are part of humankind, but not really humans." I shrugged and replied" You are the expert." I then pointed to his legs and asked" How long have you been unable to use them?"

Xavier sighed and replied" 10 years." I nodded and asked" Well I am currently working on prosthesis, real ones. They would absolutely feel like real limbs if we succeed. If my associate and I succeed, would you like to give it a try?"

Charles looked at me stunned and asked" Why wouldn't I want?" I shrugged and replied" There are people who would prefer stay limbless rather than getting robotic legs, too afraid I guess?"

Xavier laughed and replied" What would there be to be afraid of?" I taped the back of my head and replied" To make those artificial limbs work we would need to implant a chip on your bone marrow, and if something goes wrong well it would affect your brain, your thoughts to be exact."

Xavier turned to look through a window and replied" It may scare humans, but I don't think something like this could potentially harm me. And I believe in you, you wouldn't put a deficient product on the market."

I smiled and said" Glad to have your trust. Now, this was an interesting conversation, but I fear I will now have to go. Don't hesitate to call me for help in the future." He nodded and I got out of the mansion.

At first I wanted to directly go home, but I then decided to go see Jean, who was in the garden. I didn't really want to be seen by everyone as I wanted to talk to Jean, one on one, so I jumped tree from tree, quickly arriving on the one Jean was resting her back against.

I sat on a branch and asked" How are you doing little bird?" She was startled and looked up at me. She said" How did you sneak up on me?" I shrugged and replied" Why shouldn't I be able? Your mind powers?"

Jean smiled and asked" I am fine, thanks to you. How are you yourself?" I patted my chest and replied" This little thing won't put me down. And the victim shouldn't worry about the hero." Jean laughed and replied" Still, thanks for saving me."

I nodded and asked" Now, tell me, why are you here alone reading when you could relax over there?" Jean looked at the students and replied" They are afraid. They may not show it, I see what is happening in their mind. Every time they speak with me, they are restraining themselves from running."

I nodded and asked" But you don't seem to be resentful." Jean sighed and said" Why would I be? It is true that I can't control my powers." I frowned and said" So what? That's not a reason for not getting any friends. Scott, he doesn't seem to fear you. Nor Logan."

Jean laughed and replied" Well Logan sure isn't afraid, but I don't see myself hanging with him. As for Scott, he has arrived only some time ago, and he has never seen me lose control. At first we talked a lot because he couldn't control his either, but he has his brother and since the mission, we did not speak."

I sighed and asked" But he never saw you on a previous mission?" Jean blushed and said" The professor didn't tell you? This was our first mission as the X Men." My eyes widened and I asked" He sent you kids on such a dangerous place for your first mission?"

Jean smirked and replied" Stop with the kid word, you are the same age as us." I rolled my eyes, inwardly thinking that if I count my previous life then I am older than Xavier, but instead said" It doesn't change the fact that you are inexperienced."

Jean looked at the mansion and said" Yes we were… Say, what's your name again?" I smirked and replied" I am the well known Night Walker!" Jean rolled her eyes and I added" But my real name is Mason, Mason Tunt."

Jean smiled and continued" What do you do in life?" I looked at her curiously and said" I am currently in high school and works at Oscorp as a scientist, why?" Jean turned to look at me and asked" Can you take me with you?"

I was shocked at the question and hurriedly asked" Why would you want to come? Are you not afraid to go out of the mansion?" Jean shook her head and answered" On my own yes I would be afraid I would harm others, but I believe you wouldn't let that happen."

I looked at her in the eyes and said" But why not stay here? From what I saw you seem to be in a good relationship with the Professor…"

She looked at her feet and replied" Sure the Professor is a good man and he helps me control my powers, but I just can't stay here… I am sure he would agree to let me come with you, I would like to see how being in high school feels like. Scott told me about it, and it seems to be fascinating."

I sighed and asked" But even if you quite this school, where will you live?" Jean frowned, thinking about what she could probably do. But she suddenly looked at me and said" I know! The professor once said that he would help the students who would graduate. Maybe he will help me too!"

I looked at her, pondering whether I should say yes or not. I don't know the reason, but it only took me a hundredth of a second to answer" Let's go talk to the professor."

She instantly brightened up. She quickly packed her things into her bag, and said" let's meet up to where the professor is." I shook my head and said" You are too slow. Come." I didn't let her respond and jumped next to her.

I took her in my arms, bridal style, and jumped on top of a tree again. I then jumped from tree to tree and rapidly arrived to Xavier. While I was jumping I could feel and hear a loud " Badump", a constant sound.

I looked and saw Jean was blushing madly. I smirked and arrived near the professor who seemed to be deep in thought. I landed next to him, startling him a bit, and let go of Jean's body, quickly.

Inside I was panicking a bit because the feeling of her body had excited me a lot, like I am lucky my suit can adjust a little or a bump would have appeared on my suit. But on the outside I said with a calm face" Professor, I have a request."

Xavier looked at me briefly before turning to Jean. I could guess that he was checking her mind to see what we wanted. And contrarily to my expectations he smiled and said" I would be happy to help. I believe the school is Midtown High School, right?"

I nodded and said" Thank you Professor!" Xavier's smile widened a little as he said" No no, it's my pleasure to help," He turned to look at Jean and added" I would like to see where this will lead."

Oblivious to the meaning behind his words, I looked at Jean and said" The professor will give you my number, contact me when you are in town." She nodded and I got out.

Once outside I ran back home. It is noon so my parents are at work, but once I arrived I still checked if anyone had come back, but unexpectedly no one was in the house. I showered and changed myself into clean clothes.

Once done I decided to head back to my lab at Oscorp, to wash my dirty costume stored in my bracelet and to work a little.