Elementary, my dear Students, Elementary

[BEAST]

Hank McCoy got to his classroom early and began the setup for todays assignments. Today was the day that the class projects were due and he expected to go around and inspect everyone's work. Well, everyone who cared enough about their grade to actually do one. The desks were all set up so it was two people to a desk, and on this day they would be sitting with their partner to present their project to him. The team that won would be exempt from the midterm, so it was quite a sought out prize.

Opening the shades to let in the early morning sun, Hank smiled expecting any second to hear one of his students come crashing through the door at any moment. He rather enjoyed teaching and working with some of the bright young mind that made their way into the school. It was thrilling for Hank to see someone take to science, for his long love affair with the subject was extremely fulfilling despite the mistakes he made along the way, one reminding him daily whenever he looked in the mirror. He had just recently worked out a serum to ease off his mutation into becoming more animal than it already was, but one may never know how long that lasts.

Hank walked over and opened up the cabinets where some students kept their projects. He grabbed his cup of coffee and walked back to his desk, waiting for the first arrivals and to observe the teams set up their project.

[Ember]

Aideen came into the class, as usual being the first to arrive. She always took a shower and was all dressed and ready for class usually while others just started breakfast. She was fine with a protein bar and a tall glass of milk. "Good morning Doctor," she greeted Beast with a small smile and walked over to the desk in the very front of the class, closest to the window and right by Beast's desk. She always sat right in front to have no distractions from her studies. Her Uncle drilled it into her head that her training and studies came first and distractions were not allowed.

Never one to waste time, Aideen went right to work. She dropped her bag next to her desk and when to the closet to pull on a white lab coat. The certain difference when it came to her wardrobe and attitude didn't lessen from the day before, and she needed to keep her fitted midriff bearing black shirt and tight jeans protected from the project that she was demonstrating today. Silently, she pulled her long hair up and swept it in a neat bun to keep it out of the way before grabbing a pair of protective classes.

Her and Stoney had figured their project out days ago and Aideen was confident that Dr. McCoy would be impressed. She was taking on many extra classes, including her online courses so she wouldn't mind being exempt from the midterm. Aideen grabbed their equipment that she kept on the shelf carefully, not wanting to break the expensive materials. She brought them over to her desk and started setting up the oxygen canister with regulator and hose as other students came in the classroom.

[Frostbite]

Although she much rather have slept through this class, Lorelai made herself get up anyway. Had she not drank last night she would've been able to handle the tiredness, but she found she had a slight headache as well. At least it was fun, and productive to say the least.. For breakfast she had coffee and waffles, and with that she was slightly more awake but still felt somewhat crappy. She dragged her feet as she walked into class and held back a creeping yawn.

She headed to her table and plopped down, dropping her bag onto the table near the front edge and was sorely tempted to put her head down, only today was the day when projects had to be presented. She and Hardlight had been working on one that was a piece of cake, really, only she'd like it a lot more if it was actually cake instead of ice cream, which they were trying to figure out what was a more efficient way to make it. Lorelai figured she was the more efficient way for obvious reasons, but there was going to be taste testing happening to see which was better.

Instead of laying her head down she went over to where she had put the materials for the project, the soon-to-be frozen cream and the rock salts and put them on her table. Before she sat down again she looked to the front of the class and gave Beast a small smile. "Morning, Beast," she said nicely before sitting down and put her head down until class officially started, waiting for the headache to go away already.

[RUMBLE]

Brock walked banged open the door, looking fine as day since he took those hangover pills he kept on him, his eyes flying to his hot little prize. "What's up Fuzzyman," he said and walked slowly to Aideen, taking in his little prize on what was turning into a good morning. She always looked hot, but he was REALLY digging this doctor scientist look she had going for her. Look at her all dressed up like a good little student. Those sexy lips all pouty when she's concentrating, and those glasses only make her hotter, if thats possible. Damn can I pick em' or what? he thought with a cold smirk as he slunk up next to her like he did the beginning of most classes.

"Morning Hot Stuff, did my hot little prize miss me?" Brock said blatantly checking his prize in a lab coat. "I missed you last night baby, my bed was all cold with your hot little body there to keep it warm," he said talking to her as if they were old lovers. He liked to throw little things like that in their games once in awhile. His cold blue eyes bore at her, trying to catch a glimpse of those mysterious dark cat eyes that made a morbid and insatiable lust stir in the very depths of him. He moved to stand behind her for a minute to watch as she set up, not touching her since it was all apart of the little game he cooked up for the day. Brock inhaled deeply, smelling that seductive mind blowing smell that was uniquely hers. Black Raspberries and Vanilla, no sexier smell can be invented. Bet she tastes just like it too. Oh I'm gonna have fun with her, he said in his head, a cold grin on his face as he stood close behind her. "I'll see you later Hot Stuff, we can have an experiment of our own then. Don't worry, I'm a good judge," he said in a low voice before backing off and moving away from her with one last look.

Brock walked to his seat in the back, passing Lorelai and giving her a light slap on her ass that stuck off the stool. "Look alive Ice girl. Remember your supposed to be the sober one," he said with a dark grin, debating if he should share his hangover pills. He was feeling good and he may if she amused him enough, but until then he wouldn't since he got nothing out of it. "Hey where's the Spirit Chief at? I got the graphs, hes got the notes and junk," Brock called out and pulled the graphs and stuff that mostly TrueSpirit made and he offered to bring. He could care less about this project, being forced to work with TrueSpirit cause the Fuzzyman made him. Brock just planned on sitting by and amusing himself while the guy did all the work. What the hell would he need science for anyways.

[Katana]

Rushing through the door, Katana was relieved to find she was not late. I thought I'd never get that damn thing done. She had stayed up all night writing the final report for her project and then making once of those big folding poster board structures to display it on. Well, it's done and now Alex won't have to take the midterm and I'll get a clean slate. Leah was confident that she and Chupacabra had the coolest project of all and if they won, no when they won, she was going to ask if she could take the midterm anyway but have it erase her up to now failing grades. So clutching their thick report in her left hand and lugging the big poster board under her right arm, she smiled at Beast and cheerily said "Morning" as she scooted past the other students to her table.

Unfolding the poster board she waited for the others to gasp upon seeing dissected brains in huge full color photos under the title "Effect of Prolonged Exposure to High Decibel Noise on the Brains of Rats." For three weeks she and Chupacabra had blasted punk rock at a bunch of rats and fried their brains with it. Then they dissected those rats, put 'em out of their misery is more like it, and carefully cataloged the damage to their brains against books showing healthy rat brains and the brains of a control group of rats who had been spared that torture but were still dissected. She had borrowed a camera from the art department and taken color pictures of the dissection at different stages and then blown them up. Alex then labeled the brain pieces and outlined the distortions on the brain damaged rats. He was supposed to help her write the report but they had put it off to the last minute and then Alex's tangle with Puppy-Love had meant Leah had to write the whole thing.

And now for the crowning piece. The part that'll win it for sure. she thought as she went to the cabinet and picked up an arm full of jars. For in each jar there was a tiny rat brain floating in formaldehyde. Leah thought the idea was genius. She had finished with all the pictures and was gathering up the rat brains to throw them out when Chupacabra thought of it, and she had shrieked with delight. I'll have to do it in two trips, she thought, I hope Alex gets here. Didn't see him this morning and it'll be a shame if he misses seeing the reaction this...I bet one of the prissy girls will lose her breakfast!

[Haven]

Haven came into class early this week. In fact she had been early, and would plan to continue to be early, for the rest of her life. Beast in an act of complete disregard for any kind of civility had paired her up with Tempest. She had strolled in nearly fifteen minutes late a few weeks back when the assignment was originally handed out and the wind dancer had been without a partner. She remembered looking over to Diesel and him shrugging in an apologetic way as he sat with his partner.

She was carrying a large art portfolio that held diagrams to better explain the project they had decided on. It was one that each of them held a certain interest in. Aerodynamic design and the effects of lift, drag, and center of gravity of an object in flight with regard to stabilization. Tempest had the gliders they had constructed for the experiments.

Niki was concerned that the younger girl was going to do something strange to them like put a bunch of stickers on them or paint them some stupid ass color. She had made a promise to herself that she was not going to lose her temper unless she absolutely had to. She wanted out of the damn midterms as much as anybody. Not only that but if this went well she would be that much closer to being able to perfect the glider shape of her forcefield. There was a method to her madness in working with the silly Paragon wind tunnel.

Slipping into the doorway she saw HIM across the lecture hall. That freakin guy!?! Why wont he stay down! she thought, hearing her blood pound in her ears and trying to focus past her rage to the class. Doc would be so pissed at her if she messed up again, and she was getting tired of the burden of her reputation. Sometimes she wished she wasn't such a bad ass, but then it was her nature. So with a deep sigh she soldiered on and took her seat close enough to Ember to talk if they had the chance or the inspiration to.

She didn't even notice Frostbite. The girl was gone from her team and she could care less. Katana was milling about, trying to make a big show of something, but Niki payed her no mind as well. What the hell am I doing in school anyway? Really...OK if this works then I'll have figured out something more about my power but what a cost man. I gotta put up with all these assholes? Is it really worth it?

[Chupacabra]

Alex had woke up late that morning realizing the science project was due. He didn't have his usual time to go work out and barely any time to grab some toast. His leg was not as bad as the day before so his mobility was not as hampered. Oh man, I totally forgot about the paper. ¡Coño! ¿Que vas aser?¹ Alex began thinking in Spanish. Every time he would panic no English words would go through his mind let alone come out of his mouth. Alex opened the door panting from running all the way to the classroom. He looked and saw Katana with the project.

Oh man I hope she did the paper. Alex thought in Spanish. He took a deep breathe and jogged over to the table. He saw she had the poster board with the extremely graphic pictures and the jars full of rat brains. He saw the brains that they had blasted Avenge Sevenfold, Bullet for my Valentine, and other rock band music too and gave a small smile. But he was still worried about one thing.

"¿El papel, usted hacerlo? ¡Lo siento de ayer!" The Spanish words came without Alex's consent. He took a breath and translated, "Uh, I mean, Did you get to do the paper? And I'm so sorry about yesterday!"

Alex was still breathing heavily a little worried that he could not help his friend finish the paper.

¹ - Dammit! What am I gonna do?

[Diesel]

"Gavin man, I GOT IT! Seriously bro, if you drop those eggs, I ain't stopping Sky from kicking your ass. She already had to show us twice how to boil them just right," Ian called over his shoulder as he came into the science class carrying a four foot long board that was glued with Hot Wheels racetracks in these crazy sort of patterns that resembled a roller coaster. Ian and Gavin had a hard time deciding on a project. They were first going to do one about what a strong kick is, but then Ian ended up breaking the tree he kicked. Then they were going to do one that involved the difference in chemicals between aged steak and fresh steak, but they ended up eating it. Finally when Diesel mom sent him his massive collection of Hot Wheels stuff they came up with something. They had a blast assembling it and then doing the right research for the materials they'd need. Even if they didn't win, the two of them had a lot of fun working on it.

"S'cuse me, coming through dudes and dudettes, watch your head," Ian called as he walked to their desk in the second row and carefully set down the board on the desk. He pushed it so it sat just right and the waved his partner over. "Okay Gavin, bring the board and stuff we're in the clear," Ian said loudly looking over their monster track that was held together with super glue. "Oh uh, Morning Doc!" he yelled to Beast and waved. He darted over to Niki and pressed a kiss on her head. "Morning babe, morning Spitfire," he said quickly before he dashed right back over to the project.

"Ok Gavin let's set up the board and stuff here, oh and did you bring those egg muffin sandwiches Karma made? I wanted more man they were good," Ian said and pulled open their board with all their test results and research. They were going to have fun showing this to Beast.

[Lymited~Ink]

As it was Katlyn's first official day here at the nice mutant school she had been brought to she explored only a little before her schedule told her that it was time for Biology with Beast. The subject was somewhat interesting to her as it contained information pertaining to the dermis, which was what she used her beloved tattoo machine on every couple of days. It was interesting to know what exactly what she was doing to it, and it worked out that it didn't really bother her. Though other aspects of biology didn't quite interest her as much she was still looking forward to attending class with the world famous Beast.

She found her way to the classroom, walking with her somewhat drunken swagger in while other students she had yet to meet were gathering their things and settling in their seats. Since she had no place to sit or anything to do yet she went straight up to the big furry blue man with a grin and waved her hand in a flamboyant bow. "Hello there Beast, fancy finally meeting you. I am new and was wondering what I might do since I am all shiny and new to this school," she said, tilting her head, still grinning.

Her skin looked especially pale today as the black corset she wore seemed to contrast more than normal but it still looked good according to the taste of someone like her, and as always her beloved ankh necklace hung down her neck, and her cat claw tattoo was visible to all. Sticking one hand in the pocket of her black skinny jeans she continued looking at Beast with her grin. "Are there going to be science shows today? I hope one of them explodes..chemicals are so fun to play with," she said somewhat dreamily as she turned her tilted head to watch the other students for a moment.

[StormHawk]

Gavin trailed in behind Ian holding the basket of eggs in one hand, a bag full or remote charges and a giant poster board that they did last night. "Alright man, chill. I got the eggs. How hard is it to hold a bunch of eggs anyways?" he said walking behind him and setting the stuff down on a nearby desk. Gavin got right into setting up his stuff while Ian dashed away to say hi to his girl and Aideen. He waved at Niki and smiled at her, giving Aideen the same smile though he wasn't expecting much. Truth is he was curious about the bond between the two girls since they seemed nothing alike, but he just accepted at two hot girls being best friends and left it at that.

"Ok Ian, I'll set up the remote stuff and you make sure we remembered the batteries this time cause I'm not flying to the room again," Gavin said and began assembling the remotes on one end and connecting them just right so they could at least make some kind of an impression with their project. They had so many accidents testing this out and it took them awhile before they finally got it right. In the mean time they had a blast doing it. "Oh and I took three more Egg muffins but leave me one this time man."

Gavin looked up when he saw someone new walk in at the corner of his eyes. He nudged Ian, still looking at the quirky goth girl. "Ian man check it out. New girl, and shes kinda cute," he said to his buddy with a grin. He had to laugh at the drunken kind of walk, since he doubted that she was actually drunk. "This oughta be interesting," Gavin said in a low voice to Ian and handed him the other hand-held remote. He gave the girl a warm smile and went back to the project.

[BEAST]

Hank looked sternly at Rumble after bidding the students a good morning as they walked in excited to begin the day. "Mr. Van Alstyne, I will not remind you again of the restraints that were put in place for you just the previous morning. Cyclops insists that they are to be reinforced to the highest degree and I intend for them to be followed in my class. Break those restraints again and I promise you that the outcome will be less than favorable," he said gravely to the cocky Hellion in a tone that said the Pacifist in Beast would not stop him from keeping the restraining order in place. Hank peeled his eyes away from Rumble, to smile warmly at the new student who came in, having been told by Emma she'd be joining his class.

"Ah yes Ms. Katlyn Spencer! Emma told me of your arrival, it is a pleasure to meet you!" Hank said standing up and shaking the girl's small white hand with his large blue furry one. "Welcome! You picked a good day to join us! Your peers will be presenting their science projects today and I would be most grateful if you can act as a student judge so I may take your opinion into determining the winner. We will speak about your level in class for a few minutes after class," he said warmly and placed a large furry hand on her shoulder. "Everyone this is your new classmate, Katlyn Spencer, also called Lymited~Ink. She will be acting as the student judge on your project and her verdict will weigh heavily upon my decision," Hank announced and squeezed her shoulder reassuringly in case she was nervous.

He let her go and mingle with the classmates, checking his watch and wondering when the rest of the class would arrive. He liked to start things promptly and was rather interested to see some of these projects that he watched his students work so hard for the past couple of weeks. Hank winked at Haven in the process, especially when he saw how much she tried to keep it together around Rumble. Ah an interesting class this will be indeed.

[Hotwire]

Ariel walked into the classroom feeling refreshed after the rough practice from the night before. She nodded with a smile at Beast when she headed over to where her multiple containers of water were being kept. There were different types of water in each, as there were three and she carefully carried each to her table in the middle of the room. She smiled happily at each of her teammates as she passed them and when all three containers had been safely moved to the table without a drop spilt, she took a seat and waited for Machete to come in with her part of the project.

It was to see the different conductances of water of different purities, and because it was so convenient for Hotwire as she had only proved the project last night in the Danger Room, it was quickly done. Machete had done a recording of each of the different kinds of water- pure water with nothing in it, somewhat impure water with a little salt in it, and water that almost looked dirty from having more salts and minerals put in it. Machete had also prepared a simulation program that she would run to show what they had found. For the finishing touches of her part of the project she found little objects to float in the water to show the results of the water having conducted the electricity or if it didn't.

[TrueSpirit]

Mato walked into the classroom withs a large box and several bags in his arms. He wasn't thrilled about being paired with Rumble, but it worked out since he did a rather interesting project and Mato had knowing feeling that he accomplished more on his own than he would have with Rumble. He bowed his head to the good doctor and gave the new girl of skin as white as snow a soft serene smile. It only widened when he saw the Macaw sitting on top her shoulder, ruffling it's feather. I have wondered if I would meet a Macaw at the school. A bird of the arts with an uncensored spirit and a unique outlook on the world, he thought to himself with a smile as he walked past Aideen, smiling at her slightly. Mato did admit that she looked rather good dressed professionally in her lab coat and goggles. She was always so serious when it came to her schoolwork that he found it nothing less than adorable to watch her at times.

He set his box and bags on the desk next to Rumble and began silently taking out the materials. He took out three small potter Juniper plants, all of different size and shape, and then three bottles filled independently with pure Cranberry juice, a mix of Cranberry and rainwater, and just rainwater. Mato had gently taken the roots of the Juniper bush and planted them, testing to there was any proof to the theory that plants grow better when combined with natural nutrients. It was a rather pleasant solitary project and he was quite amazed at the results.

Without a word, Mato took the board from Rumble with a slight nod, and began to set it up. He had kept a photographic record of the plants each day that he took care of them and the results were certainly interesting. He also had a chart that measured the nutrient levels of the soil that he carefully conducted with the good Doctor's help at the end of every two days and the difference in that as well. His project was simple to look at, but took a good deal of dedication on his part which Mato enjoyed doing. Nonetheless, he promised to give the plants to little Jenny so she may play more in her garden after the science experiment, and the look of delight on her face at the prospect was adding to her budding garden was all the reward he needed.

[Lymited~Ink]

As she caught the smiles of two of the guys in the classroom Katlyn grinned as she turned to Beast as he spoke to her and introduced her to the class. "Oh how fun! To judge projects on me first day! I will have fun commenting, methinks," she said with a short giggle. Because she absolutely loved pirates she sometimes spoke like one, and like everything else it did, it sometimes gave her the weird appearance that she never cared about having. When Beast let her go talk to the people in the class, she started walking to the first boy who smiled at her, the one with wings while looking at the hot older boy and winking before approaching the winged boy.

She twirled her hand as a wave and tilted her head as she smiled. "Why hello there, aren't you a very pretty birdy boy. Do you sing? Sing for me and I promise I won't cage you," she said playfully, winking at him as she turned her head slowly from him to their project to the other boy next to him. "And you're a mini giant! How nice, must be easy for you to reach high up the shelves of otherworldly things..." she said, trailing off as she looked away from him to look at the wall. "What have ye here? Maybe I'll think it lovely enough to win?" she said, looking back to the winged boy, the smile on her face turning somewhat sly as she was only just beginning to enjoy the leverage she had over who would win this seeming contest.

[Allure]

With a large smile on her cute face, Veronika walked into the class happy as ever. She had seen her parents limos out in the courtyard and was very excited to see them. Her and Heather were all dolled up since they were going outlet shopping with her parents after the morning class and go out to dinner at her papa's restaurant at the marina. She wanted to take the yacht out as well, and planned to convince her papa to let them since she had yet to show it to Heather. Since it was science class though, Veronika was not dressed in the stunning latest fashion she always wore. Instead she wore last seasons line, her old Seven For All Man Kind jeans and an adorable blue Abercrombie and Fitch short sleeved shirt. Heather styled her hair in a cute bun with little strands coming out here and there for added glamor.

Veronika set her supplies down on the desk closest to the door with a smile. Heather and her both experimented and made their own makeup line. They had a little mini stove and all different kinds of ingredients to make their own lip plumbers and even managed to invent a mascara that actually contained extra fibers to lengthen lashes and make it look natural. She was rather confident that they would get high marks, if not win first place. They took the time to invent something that was completely useful and unique.

Veronika walked over to the back, eying the scary looking goth girl for a moment and grabbed her own personal lab coat and glove and glasses set, as well as the double mini stove they kept there. The rest of the stuff was in her bag and she knew that Heather would bring the poster board they made and the pots to make personal flavors on the spot for people. Veronika waved to Gavin and Ian, smiling at the two of the charmingly. "Gavin, Ian it looks great! So much better than when you started no?" she said in a cute voice before greeting Beast with the same charm despite her disdain for his appearance. "Good Morning Dr. McCoy, I am very excited to begin," she said cutely and put her glasses in the pocket of her lap coat as she set up.