Everybody was finally getting back to normal after the mess that the "cure" caused. It was hard for everyone to adjust to Storm being the head of the school, but were glad she was their principle.
Angel however was finding it hard. He had always been shy, but he hadn't really spoken to anyone since he arrived. A number of people knew about his father's part in the Mutant War, and in a matter of days the whole school knew. He had only a few friends because most judge him without getting to know him.
Today at the school everything was different. Everyone was rushing round cleaning and picking out outfits. There was a special visitor coming back to the school.
"What's going on?" Angel asked Bobby, as he walked down the unusually busy hall.
"An old student is coming back today. She was Xavier's niece; she has the same mutation as he did. But rumour has it that she is stronger than he could ever be" Bobby answered in a whisper.
" Why wasn't she here when he died?" Angel asked. He had never heard her mentioned in any conversations and was shocked that she hadn't been to the funeral.
" I don't know, she been gone for a few years. Apparently she had some trouble with her powers after a difficult mission, and Xavier thought it best she take some time away.
By the time they had finished their conversation about the stranger, they had reached the front door. Just as they stopped Storm came walking down the stairs.
"Are you excited to see this woman again Storm?" came the familiar voice of Rogue. Both guys turned to greet her, but turned back the minute Storm started to answer.
" Yes the last time I saw her she was still very young and didn't fully understand her powers. She was so much fun to have around and could always make me laugh…", Storm finished almost in a dream.
" Our my ears burning Storm? …. You haven't changed a bit, since I was a student", called the voice of a beautiful blonde haired woman.
She was about twenty, with long naturally golden hair pulled back into a lose plait. She wore a leather jumpsuit, with the top parted unzipped to reveal a red t-shirt. In her hand was a plain black motorcycle helmet, her huge bike was clearly visible behind her. She had a very relaxed attitude about her, for her body was leaning against the large doorframe.
"What are you doing here?" Storm screamed running to greet her old friend, and continuing to explain." We weren't expecting you until later".
"It didn't take as long as expected to get here. So I thought it would be a nice surprise to just come and relax, to catch up for a while", the woman explained happily.
The three friends who had been standing there had increased to about two dozen in the past two minutes. Everyone was dying to know if the rumours about her powers were true.
"Sorry about the crowd" Storm whispered to her friend, because they had just become aware of everybody watching her.
"It's ok, I actually thought it would be like this", she replied totally unfazed by the reception." Can I meet some of your students?"
They walked over to front of the crowd, so they were facing Iceman, Rogue and Angel. "This is Bobby, Marie they're two of the students, they'll probably be part of your class, and this is Warren. He's not a student though."
"Hi, I'm Alex. I'm going to be the new teacher here… do you have any questions", the young woman asked, sensing all the eyes on her.
"How old are you?"
"What's your mutation?"
"What subject do you teach?"
"Will you be selling the school?"
"Can I have a go on your motorcycle?"
"One at a time, please. She couldn't answer all the questions if you just shout", called Storm over the crowd.
"It's ok. Well, first I'm twenty years old, I have the same mutation as Xavier did," she paused for breath." I teach art and english, I wouldn't dream of selling the school and finally yes you can have a my bike, if you know how to ride."
A huge moan was hear from the crowd." Does that mean I can have a go?"
asked Logan as he jumped down the last five steps.
"I'm sure you could if I knew your name, your real name," she replied.
"Well, I guess I'll never get a chance to test the bike," he said again, before walking towards the kitchen.
" Who does he think he is?"
"That Logan, he's a bit touchy at the moment. Lets get your things up to your room," said Storm, as she tried to get all the students back to their dorms.
"Was he involved with Jean?" Alex asked as she and Storm walked down the hall.
"I thought you didn't use your powers on people," Strom replied laughing a little.
"Didn't need to. Anyway what's the deal with Warren, is he a teacher?"
"So what do we think of our new guest," asked Bobby, as they got to the game room.
"Seems nice, but very young to be a teacher," came Rogue's reply.
"Yes, very young," Warren answered distantly.