“Danielle Moonstar was never an ordinary student at my school. From the moment she arrived, she carried a deep mistrust – not just of me, but of the world beyond her own. Raised in the traditions of the Cheyenne, she had little reason to trust outsiders, and even less reason to believe that her abilities were a gift rather than a curse. Yet, despite her scepticism, she honoured her grandfather’s wishes and joined the New Mutants.

Her powers – manifesting the fears and desires of others – were unlike anything I had encountered before. They were not simply illusions; they were reflections of the subconscious, raw and unfiltered. In many ways, they made her more vulnerable than most. She could see the darkest corners of the human mind, and in doing so, she carried the weight of others’ pain alongside her own. It was a burden that shaped her, but never broke her.

Danielle’s journey was never easy. She clashed with authority, questioned my decisions, and often resisted the structure of the Institute. But she was never reckless – her defiance came from a place of deep conviction. She fought for her people, for her identity, and for the right to define herself on her own terms. When she became a Valkyrie, her path diverged from the X-Men, yet she never truly left. She remained a protector, a warrior, and a mentor to those who followed.

Even when she lost her mutant abilities, Danielle refused to be defined by what she had lost. She continued to fight, proving that her strength was never tied solely to her powers. When she regained them, she did so with a renewed sense of purpose, embracing both her mutant heritage and her Cheyenne roots.

Danielle Moonstar is more than a student, more than a mutant, and more than a warrior. She is a testament to resilience, to identity, and to the power of belief. She has challenged me, taught me, and reminded me that leadership is not about control, but about understanding. Whatever path she chooses next, I have no doubt that she will walk it with unwavering determination.”