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*Kitty has spent her first night home at the Wayne manor and Logan has refused to answer her calls so she decides to walk downstairs where Dick and Alfred are eating breakfast*// Alfred- miss Kitty, let me make you some breakfast to start your day// Kitty-I'm okay// Dick- don't be stupid, sit down// Alfred- please Miss Kitty, I insist * Kitty sits at the dining table as Koda rushes in to eat his food and Kitty watches him, Alfred bring Kitty a fry up*// Alfred- eat up, doctor said we need to keep your strength up// Kitty- thank you * they eat and talk in silence before Kitty finishes*// Alfred- so, Master Bruce is in the office until 2 so what do you pair have planned today?// Dick-well I was gonna swing by to see Babs// Kitty- I need to stop by the mansion// Alfred- I can drop you off// Dick- It's okay I can swing you by on my way over// Kitty- yeah sure// Alfred- then I shall pick you up when you are ready// Dick- see that's sorted out * he drinks his coffee*// Kitty- you only want to show off your new car// Dick- yes, obviously// Kitty- when are you leaving * he checks watch*// Dick- 20 minutes give or take// Kitty- sure, okay * Kitty gets up and slowly walks up the stairs to her room and grabs a few items and puts them in her pocket and walks back down the stairs *// Dick- you know, you have a vast collection of boys tracksuits// Kitty- can you tell I don't care about my clothes// Dick- how you got the wolverine's attention I never know// Alfred- because Miss Kitty is a very nice person, unlike you are being Master Dick// Kitty- you're a dick, literally// Dick- very true * he grabs his keys sighing and stands up* catch you later Alfred// Alfred- you have your cellphone?// Kitty- yes// Alfred- and you have taken your medications?// Kitty- yes, stop I won't be too long so stop worrying. I'm fine// Alfred- of course Miss Kitty, I will see you soon// Kitty- Bye Alfred * Dick takes Kitty upto the steps as Kids are gasping at his car*// Dick- told you my car is better// Kitty- I prefer to build my cars// Dick- and that is why you dress and look like a boy * she looks at him annoyed* kidding, just kidding// Kitty- I don't find you very witty anymore Grayson, you're just annoying// Dick- yeah yeah, have a good day at school * he smiles as Kitty rolls her eyes and get's out of the car and walks to the steps, Dick beeps the horn as Warren rushes down the steps and embraces Kitty*// Warren- You don't know how glad I am to see you// Kitty- yeah, you too// Storm- Kitty, good God * they embraces and Storm cups her face smiling at her as Kitty holds her hands smiling*// Storm- come, let us see the others * Storm grabs Kitty's hand and leads her inside as all the kids are smiling and trying to talk to her and Piotr approaches her and they hug*// Kitty- it's good to see you metal man// Piotr- I am very thankful that you are on the mend, I have missed you Katya// Rogue- Kitty? oh God * she rushes to Kitty and tackles her in a hug as Kitty gasps taken a back and aching*// Kitty- i'm okay, are you okay// Rogue- course I am, we've been waiting to see you. what took you so long// Kitty- I have only been awake 3 days// Bobby-  took you long enough Princess, what no hug * Kitty rolls her eyes as they hug* c'mon Scott and some of the others are in the wreck room * the others walk up the stairs as Kitty slowly makes her way up*// Piotr- are you okay?// Kitty- yeah, just aches a lot. body is just recovering// Piotr- want me to carry you// Kitty- no, I'm okay  * they walk to the wreck room*// Rogue- look who we found * Kitty walks in nervous and Jean and Scott both run to her and hug her*// Jean- it's so good to see you//Scott- glad you're doing okay// Kitty- yeah, I'm fine// Hank- good to see you on your feet Kitty * they hug*// Kitty- glad to be back// Erik- are you staying * he walks to Kitty hands in his pockets smirking*// Kitty- not for long, supposed to be on bedrest// Storm- and as usual you do't listen, come sit down let us get you a drink * Kitty sits as Kurt pops in and hugs her from over the sofa*// Kitty- hey Kurt// Kurt- hey Kitty * Jean hands her a drink*// Jean- you scared the hell out of all of us// Kitty- wasn't my finest moment was it// Rogue- payback for me nearly dying huh// Kitty- I think so// Kurt- didn't you die// Rogue- why did you go and ask something stupid like that for// Kurt- I was curious// Hank- perhaps not appropriate questions to ask given the circumstances * everyone talks until they are called out to a mission and all that is left is Jean, Storm and Erik as the girls go to the bar Erik sits on the opposite side of the sofa*// Erik- how are you really// Kitty- I'm okay// Erik- I asked how you were// Kitty- and I said I am okay// Erik- I hear other// Kitty- maybe you shouldn't believe everything you hear * he sips his whiskey staring at her then glances to her arms then back at her as she keeps her gaze*// Erik- the others, do they know?// Kitty- no, I'd like to keep it that way// Erik- it is not my place to be spilling secrets// Kitty- that sounds exactly like you// Erik- I'm relieved that you are alive// Kitty- you don't mean that/ Erik- I do, few people I like Kitty and you have gotten under my skin// Kitty- like a thorn// Erik- something like that// Kitty- I see, you must have been so worried for me// Erik- besides myself with worry// Kitty- how ever did you cope// Erik- I almost didn't// Kitty- how terrible// Erik- it was * Kitty looks chuckling as she shakes her head as he get's a call and he stands up*// Erik- if you'll excuse me I have been summoned// Kitty- I will hopefully see you later// Erik- hopefully * he drinks his drink before putting the glass on the bar and he walks past Kitty and touches her shoulder looking down*// Erik- take it easy, okay?// Kitty- you too* he nods before walking away*// Storm- I need to prepare for another class soon, but I am so so glad to see you // Kitty- yeah, glad to see you too// * she hugs her*// Storm- see you girls * Jean blows a kiss to Storm as she sits beside Kitty*//Kitty- what are you smiling about// Jean- how's Logan// Kitty- I was about to ask you, I have no spoken to him// Jean- I haven't seen him, maybe he's in his room// Kitty- yeah, I'll go check// Jean- do you need help// Kitty- no, I'll be fine// Jean- c'mon, I'll walk with you *she smiles as Jean as they walk up the stairs to Logan's room and knocks the door and they look at one another as they hear a few bangs*// Kitty- Logan, it's me// Logan- I am not in the mood today// Jean- I'll leave you to it//   Kitty- see ya. open the door just let me in// Logan- go away// Kitty- open the door or I'm coming in... fine * she phases in the door to see Logan sitting at the table with no t shirt on with a bottle of whiskey half gone, 2 empty bottles on the side and cans of beer all over the table and floor as Kitty looks at them and then at him shocked as he sips his whiskey and exhales*// Kitty- what're you doing, why are you drinking so much? * she looks at him sympathetically*// Logan- what do you want?// Kitty- well I don't want you to be drinking, I came here to say I'm sorry... I tried to call you but I got worried when you didn't answer// Logan- and now you know why, I'm busy so go away * he drinks as she sighs* get out Kit, you said you're sorry so leave// Kitty-do you want me to go// Logan- yeah * he drinks* so go * he glares at him* when you tell me to leave I go, I always leave so just do me a favor and get out of here * she glares at him as she walks to him and reaches for the bottle as he moves his hand away*// Logan- don't come in here trying to control things kit, get out. go back to your posh little mansion where Bruce can keep you safe, go on// Kitty- I know I hurt you and these last few weeks must have finally gotten to you but I'm awake and I don't want to see you spiraling down// Logan- JUST GO * he stands up *// Kitty- no * he sighs clearly annoyed as Kitty as she looks at his face* // Logan-get lost Kit, I don't wanna see you  * she puts her hands on his face and he grabs her hands annoyed* * // Logan- Stop!!! I don't want to see you, I don't want to sneak around with you anymore so just stop bothering me, all you do is push away and piss me off! stop fucking chasing me around like a love sick puppy who needs validation! I am not your next victim you get a thrill from,  whatever you think we are just get it out of your head darling. tell you what go chase your other admirers around, yeah? // Kitty- why all of a sudden the change? one minute we are so happy and I think we can actually make it work then it fucks up. I am fed up of going around in circles with you, always when I am convenient. I am pretty enough to get you going but not pretty enough to be loved by you? I have had it fucking chasing you around, I swear Logan you are just a selfish old man  so you just keep going being a miserable old man, so enjoy your fucking drink! hopefully you drink yourself to death! oh wait you fucking can't and that is a fucking shame!!!!! * they glare at one another before Kitty walks off and slams the door annoyed , she walks to her room and slams the door and sits on the bed feeling angry and rejected as tears run down her face as she calls alfred*// Kitty- can you get me?// Alfred- of course I will Miss Kitty, is everything okay?// Kitty- yeah, I just want to come home// Alfred- I will be there shortly Miss Kitty, I can hear you are upset, what is it// Kitty- just me being stupid, I'll see you when you get here// Alfred- see you soon * she hangs up and lays down on the bed crying before walking outside to the steps and standing at the top of them waiting*// Erik- are you alright? * Kitty jumps and turns around*// Kitty- you scared the hell outta me// Erik- jumpy aren't we// Kitty obviously * she sighs gathering her thoughts* yeah I'm okay, how are-// Erik- you have been crying. your nose and eyes are read and your eyelashes are still wet// Kitty- so?// Erik- you wanna talk about anything ?// Kitty- no, I appreciate it but I'm okay just drop it * she faces the steps waiting on alfred*// Erik- maybe I can help// Kitty- I highly doubt it// Erik- what's got you so upset// Kitty- drop it, please. I'm not in a mood to talk about it okay, I just want to go home and go to sleep// Erik- alright if that's what you want// Kitty- it is// Erik- okay, would you mind if I wait with you// Kitty- it is a free country... not for us but you know// Erik- I do know....I really do wish you would stay, we have been waiting for you to get back home so it is a shame that you are leaving so soon// Kitty- such a shame// Erik- I was getting very used to seeing you around here and now I miss it// Kitty- that was almost believable// Erik- I tried to sound genuine// Kitty- the attempt was noted// Erik- and if I asked you to stay? would you// Kitty- not ready just yet// Erik- even if I said for me * she looks at him for a long time*// Kitty-my head is just a mess, I just want to be home until I feel better// Erik- okay, I understand * the car drives up the drive* your rides here so I will leave you be// Kitty- you know, it's strange to see you being so genuine Erik * he smiles* almost like you missed me// Erik- almost  *he looks her up and down* I hope you feel better Kitty// Kitty- is this the part where we hug?  she looks up at him*// Erik- I'm not a hugger  * they both smirk at one another as Erik puts his hands in his pocket* I'll see you soon, I hope you feel better * he walks away as Kitty watches him before rolling her eyes and getting in the car*// Alfred- you sounded so upset on the phone * she puts on her seatbelt as he drives* what on earth is the matter?// Kitty- overwhelmed I think // Alfred- because Miss Smoak has moved into a new apartment? could that be upsetting you// Kitty- I dunno, maybe// Alfred- well, Master Bruce has called to ask if you want to meet him for dinner, he should be finishing his interview with the daily planet at 2 and he asked if you wanted a late lunch// Kitty- I dunno, I'll need to get changed first // Alfred- I am sure we can make a quick stop before we head out for lunch// Kitty- I'm not really up to going out // Alfred- I think he needs this just as much as you need it// Kitty- yeah okay fine// Alfred- slendid. while you get changed I will book a table for the two of you// Kitty- three// Alfred- I am far too busy miss Kitty but I do appreciate the invite * they get back to the house as Kitty changes her clothes and fixes her hair and some make up. she is wearing blue jeans, a long white sleeve top and white sneakers as she walks downstairs and is driven to Wayne enterprises as she walks in*// Crane- Miss Pryde * he beams* it's amazing to see you// Kitty- thank you, it's great to see a friendly face too// Crane- how are you feeling// Kitty- I'm doing great, a little exhausted but I'm okay. how are you doing?// Crane- doing amazing, research is coming on so great. I have so many new ideas. I'm thankful to your dad for giving me the chance// Kitty- maybe I should have invested more time you would have had funding sooner// Crane- you are forgiven, you're logical and smart. I would have done the same thing * he smiles as Kitty smiles back. a woman whispers to Crane as he clears throat* I have to run as usual  but it's great seeing you again// Kitty- yeah you too and feel free to email me if you need anything// Crane- I will, you take care of yourself Miss Pryde// Kitty- and you Mr Crane * the both smile and part ways as she makes her way to the office and walks in to see Bruce with Clark Kent and Lois Lane*// Bruce- Ah, hello. come in we are just getting started * Kitty walks in to the table they're all sat around*// Lois- and this must be you famous mutant daughter// Kitty- Hi I'm Kitty// Lois- Lois Lane reporter and journalist  in metropolis, this is my co writer// Kitty- Clark Kent, you write for the daily planet// Clark- yes I am, and you're Kitty Pryde// Kitty- that's me, great to meet you but I'm not  interupting  am I// Lois- no, course not. I heard you just got out of a 2 week coma, you got hurt, was it in the line of duty? was it a sentinel?// Bruce- I don't think my daughter is comfortable about talking about her life// Lois- I can do you a special if that's what you want// Kitty- I'm good thank you// Lois- I know a good news story when I smell one// Clark- she said no Lois// Lois- but it was worth double checking * Kitty sits in a meeting and Bruce and Lois flirt as Kitty and Clark make awkward eye contact and look annoyed*// Bruce- you know we could continue this over dinner. I have a table booked at 2// Lois- and I just so happen to be free/// Clark- Actually Lois we have-// Lois-don't you dare say plans because I am not missing a dinner with billionaire playboy here * Bruce smirks*// Bruce- so how about it the 4 of us?// Kitty- I will pass on that thank you// Clark- three is a crowd// Lois-perfect// Bruce- Kitty how about you ask someone to give Mr Kent a tour// Lois- he would love that, won't you Mr Kent * Bruce smirks at Kitty*// Bruce- we'll be back in an hour or 2 so stick around the place * Kitty looks at Bruce shocked as she knows he is keeping up his playboy image but doing it to annoy Clark as Bruce walks away *// Clark- I uh don't know what happened// Kitty- they left us to go out for dinner// Clark- so it seems, I uh can go if you want and come back later// Kitty- that's okay, screw it I'll give you the tour * Kitty gives him a tour and walks and talk and laugh as Kitty and Clark get back to the office and Kitty leans against the desk as the door knocks and flowers are brought in*// Man- for you Miss Pryde * he hands them to her*// Clark- someone has an admirer// Kitty- then they should know I'm a mcdonalds and chocolate kinda girl * they laughs as she opens a card and it says * I warned you* she looks at the delivery driver who shoots her with a tranq as she gasps and Clark takes out the man*// Kitty- fuck// Clark- what's going on?// Kitty- the man who put me in a coma * she pulls out her gun and loads it*// Clark- we need to call the police // Kitty- this place and the people in it will not be safe if I am here// Clark- I can help// Kitty- I know you can but I need back up from superman right now * she looks at him scared as he looks confused* now is not a time to hide it I really need you to help me out, I can not use my powers so long as a tranq is in my arm so I need you to get people far away from here as possible before more people get hurt * Kitty pulls the fire alarm and rushes down the stairs past people pushing and shoving, Clark attempts to follow her*// Clark- WAIT!!!  * Kitty pushes past until she is in the lobby and a sentinels smashes past the glass doors making people scream and cry as it heads towards Kitty but superman takes it out as someone grabs Kitty's arm and she shoots them twice before hooting more people running towards her, someone grabs the empty gun as she punches them and runs but she is grabbed by her throat by sabertooth and she freaks out he is smirking, more sentienls crash through the glass doors as Superman takes them out and Sabertooth grabs Kitty's wrist and drags her off as she yells and punches at him as he drags her towards the stairs and drags her up them*// Sabertooth- keep testing me girly * she is pulling * don't make me break your wrists * she pulls back as sabertooth squeezes her wrist and she yells in pain shaking*// sabertooth- Move * he drags her by her wrist in pain and he drags her up them towards a confrence room and he drags her in and closes the door and slams her against the wall grabbing her wrist, he grabs her by her throat*// Sabertooth- I said STOP!!! * she looks at him shaking as he leans in closer, an evil smile is on his face* are you scared? you look scared,  what's wrong, cat got your tongue? c'mon where's the firecracker gone huh? * he growls leaning in to her ear as she turns away and whimpers closing her eyes* you're actually scared * he laughs amused* I got someone who wants to see you *she meets his gaze as dread sets in and he looks amused  *// Sabertooth- take a seat * he drags her to a chair and forces her to sit as he stands infront of her*// Sabertooth- how about we be a good little girl and I won't have to tie you up, not unless you ask... I heard you were in a coma, looking good for someone who hasn't long woken up. how many times did he stab you huh? not enough because you are still here * he grabs a chair and sits infront of her and grabs her chair and drags her closer to him and she looks down, he lifts her chin*// sabertooth- he really did a number on you didn't he * she holds back tears as superman flys up outside the window and shoots sabertooth as glass shatters everyone and he flys in calmly*// Superman- are you hurt * she stands up* no I'm fine, thank you so much. col william stryker is on his way here, he is the guy who is incharge of those sentinels// Superman- I know who he is, is he the guy who put you in the coma// Kitty- yeah// Superman- then we need to get you out of here * Sabertooth walks towards Superman*// Sabertooth- you never run out of heros to save you, I thought you were screwing my brother // Kitty- he is a mutant with healing and super strength// Superman- you need to leave, I will come find you// Kitty- alright * she rushes out the door and runs making her way down to the corridoor  and runs straight into Stryker and freezes as he smiles*// Stryker- hi babygirl * he puts a gun to her stomach as she breathes heavy* move! * she shakes her head as he grabs her hair and pushes the gun on her back  her back making her walks out she walks before swinging back and grabbing the gun with her left hand and the struggle but he grabs her hurt wrist and she screams in pain as he grabs the gun and a hand full of her hair and gets close to her*// Stryker- Try that again, I dare you * he squeezes her wrist as she screams again in pain as she uses her free hand to push him away*// Stryker- I'm really shocked you're alive * she pants as she glares at him* so eager to die and yet here you are still fighting it * she punches him with her left hand and rips her hand away from  from his grip and kicks the gun out of his hand and knees him as hard as she can in the stomach twice and grabs his hair before kneeing him in the face and and kicking him backwards on the floor as MRD soldiers shoot at her as she grabs Strykers gun and stands proud shooting the soldiers one by one  before turning the gun on Stryker and looking down on him*// Kitty- we have tried to kill so many times... this ends now. I'm not gonna kill you William * she shoots a soldier aside before pointing the gun back at him as he wipes the blood from his lip smirking*// Stryker- you always have to have people helping you, we all have back up * he points behind her as she turns and sees the winter soldier advancing towards her she looks shocked*// Kitty- no * he loads a gun at Kitty no expression* WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM!? * she looks up to him as he as he get's closer*// Stryker- take the gun * he snatches the gun off her and she looks distraught*// Kitty- no, no! do you know who I am?// *Stryker gets up and smiles*// Stryker- better don't you think// Kitty- no *tears spill from her eyes* why? // Stryker-  you should have killed me while you had the chance // Kitty- you're gonna fucking suffer I swear that * Stryker nods at Kitty as the Soldier slaps her across the face and she looks shocked*// Cross- superman a new friend of yours * she looks at him shocked as he walks towards them* // Superman- * shoots the soldier in the back* RUN * Kitty kicks Stryker and runs as fast as she can out of hallway and rushes down some stairs before seeing Sabertooth and she runs up them instead before running across the hallway*// Sabertooth- YOU CAN'T HIDE!!! I CAN SMELL YOU * Kitty is disgusted as she curses herself for leaving her bag in the office and she puffs and pants as she sprints up 4 flights of stairs and runs to hide in a lab panting catching her breath, she walks to the window looking at the police and crowds gathering around before a sentinel crashing through the window and clark flys over and smashes up the robot*// batman- nice save * she snaps her head aside as relief floods her* are you hurt?// Kitty- no// Superman- I was wondering when you'd show up// Batman- stay close Miss Pryde * Kitty waks to Bruce as he is tackled away by sabertooth and Clark shoots his lassers but they bounce back off the winter soldiers arm and hit him as Dick  jumps up towards the winter soldier but he hits Dick away like he is nothing and Robin grabs her arm*// Tim- THIS WAY! * he drags Kitty towards the door as they run through as Cross shoots at them and Clark hits him away so Kitty and Tim can run out, the run down the hallway as flash grenades are set off that mimic an explotion and Kitty and Tim are hit back  on to the floor, Kitty lands on her stomach her vision blurry as she looks aside at Tim she is panting as she looks up groaning and sees he is knocked out*// Kitty- no * fear sets in as she drags herself over to Tim and shakes him as he groans*// Kitty-move!!! c'mon get up * the Winter soldier walks towards them stepping on the broken glass from the windows as she covers Tim with her body before looking at him with fear in her eyes*// Kitty- please * tears form in her eyes* please don't do this * he raises a gun to them and she whimper and covers Tim*// Kitty- not the boy! please I am begging you, not him. please I will do anything * he has the gun pointed at Kitty his eyes angry* you know me... you know who I am because you saved me life, you saved me and that's why you are like this. please// Soldier- you're my mission * he grabs her up and she screams as grabs the top of her arm and drags her as Tim is starting to wake up she looks back to see him still yelling as Tim pulls himself up*// Tim- HEY!!! GET OFF HER * he loads a gun and points at Tim*// Kitty- No!!!! * she tackles him into the wall as the gun goes off and shoots the ceiling light as it sparks the winter soldier slams Kitty to the floor as she yells and Tim attacks the soldier as he throws Tim into the wall and he groans before the soldier towers over him and grabs his throat and pins him to a wall as he gets out a knife and Kitty throws herself against his arms as the knife goes into the back of her shoulder as she yells in pain but stands infront of Tim who is pinned to the wall and faces the soldier panting heavy*// Soldier- MOVE!!// Kitty- you'll have to kill me first and I know you wont kill me * he grabs Kitty's shoulder*// soldier- MOVE!!// Kitty- NO!!* she looks at him with fear in her eyes* you know me and I know you!!! * tears stream down her cheeks* // Solder- You don't!// Kitty- I know that you are a brainwashed assassin that can't help this, you are being controlled by hydra and you can't escape!  * he drags her as she pulls back*I know the first time we met I was held hostage by Stryker  * he stops still grabbing her arm* you came in when I was being experimented on! I know you were sent to kill Nick furry and you had your chance to kill me and you let me go. You dragged me out of the fire in shield headquaters and you helped me save my friend. you showed up to my house and I stitched up your cuts, and you have a few scars from me. one in your back, one in your side and I stitched up a few on your hip and your chest! you came to me because you trusted me!! * he looks confused* you risked your life to come and warn me that hydra will get me, you did that because we look out for one another! you saved my life when Stryker stabbed me, you got me help while I was dying in your arms and you chose to save me instead of running to save yourself!!! you did that because we trust one another, you trust me and I trust you// Soldier- no!! LIAR!!!!//  Kitty- you visited me in hospital a few days ago, you told me that you would not see me again and now it makes sense why... they swiped you didn't they? * he looks at her confused* you know it makes sense * she reaches up to touch his chest* you told me there is one thing you remember, I kissed you cheek... you said you remember that * they holds eye contact for a long time*  


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