Jon waited around all evening for something exciting to happen, but nothing did. Giving up, he went to bed and was soon fast asleep. As he slept his body began to change, warping into a new form momentarily, before reverting to normal again. Unbeknownst to Jon, X-men style mutants now existed and he was one of them, long dormant genes awakening as he slept. Jon was now in the process of 'breaking out', his body in flux and his final mutation yet to be decided.
He awoke looking normal, but feeling awful. He was covered in sweat, looked drawn and was running a fever.
"Maybe you should stay home today honey," said his mother over breakfast, "You don't look well enough to go to school."
Jon coughed. "Thanks mom, I feel like I'm gonna collapse any moment."
Before she could reply, there was a knock on the door and his father got up to answer it. The rest of then sat in silence, trying to eavesdrop on the conversation.
"Good morning sir," said a man in a suit, "we're from the Institute of Gifted Youngsters. You've probably never heard of us, but we've been monitoring your kids and we think your son Jon would benefit from attending our school."
"Sorry but not interested," replied Jon's dad trying to close the door. The other man placed his hand on it stopping him.
"I'm sorry but I must insist on speaking with your son," said the first man, "It's a matter of urgency. I assure you that we're a genuine school and your son will benefit from attending it." He handed his card to Jon's dad who read it.
"I suppose that a talk won't hurt," replied Jon's dad, "But you better come back another day; Jon's not feeling to well today."
The men glanced at each other. "Looks like we got here just in time - he's breaking out." grumbled the second man pushing his way in.
Jon's dad started to protest but was silenced by a look from the first man.
"What do you want with me?" coughed Jon, clutching his sides in agony.
"Stand back everyone," said the first man sternly, fixing each of Jon's family with a commanding gaze in turn. "This might get messy."
Jon groaned and fell to his knees, vomiting his breakfast. The pain intensified until he thought he was about to black out and inside his body began to shift preparing for the final change. Panting, Jon looked up at his family, tears in his eyes. Then, before their eyes he broke out, mutating into his new form.
