Ask AI: Who was Kitty Pryde to Illyana Rasputin? what was the bond between them?

Kitty Pryde, also known as Shadowcat, and Illyana Rasputin, also known as Magik, are characters from the X-Men comics created by Marvel. Both of them share a deep bond as friends and sisters-in-arms. Kitty Pryde and Illyana Rasputin have a complicated relationship due to multiple realities and timelines in the X-Men comics. In most realities, they are close friends and allies. Kitty often served as an older sister figure to Illyana, helping her adjusting to life at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Furthermore, Kitty Pryde was instrumental in helping Illyana cope with her powers and the trauma she had experienced in her past. Illyana, who was trapped in a hellish dimension known as Limbo for many years, often relied on Kitty for emotional and moral support, strengthening their bond. Kitty also played a siginificant role in Illyana's storyline, particularly during "The Demon Bear Saga" where she fought by Illyana's side. So, their relationship is marked by trust, friendship, and a shared sense of purpose as X-Men team members.