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A/N: Here it is! The long awaited sequel to Her Only Wish. Thank you to everyone that's waited and stuck with me! That means you too, Shadow! Things kinda get a little worse before they get better during this chapter. But don't worry, I promise they get better. Enjoy!
'She's just a child, Joe! Stop it!' cried a slim built woman with flowing chest nut hair and round brown eyes as she watched on in horror as the man who she had spent the past 15 years of her life with grab their little 10 year old girl by her arm and viciously yanked her toward him. 'Let her go!'
'She's not a child.' the man argued back as he let out a burp, slurring his words as he talked. 'She's a monster.'
'Joe, no!' She cried though she did not make a move to stop him as he continued to yank the terrified young girl with golden brown locks towards him and raised a large hand, the girl's cat like eyes swam with tears. 'Stop!'
Geez, how horrible. thought Emma who, with Kitty's help, had gotten the metal chip that Magneto had implanted the day he met Rose out. Though his control over her was gone, Rose's body refused to settle down, as a result the silver cheetah was a prisoner of her own subconscious. So Emma had entered her mind to find her. Though there are so many places to look and we're running short on time.
Rose's mind, just like any other mind, was a labyrinth of corridors and doors, each leading to a different level of her subconscious.
I've entered many minds before, but Rose's mind is one of the most complex I've ever seen. the telepath noted anxiously as she turned left only to find another branch as Rose's body continued to shake, making it even more difficult for the blond to traverse. This is not working. I need Rose to resurface so I can find her and help her deliver the baby before it's too late!
Emma quickly resurfaced back to her body and locked her steely eyes with Logan's, who was glancing at her watchfully.
"She's receded far into herself, not shocking when considering what she's been through, but" the blond psychic hurried on as Logan's glare told her to get to the point. "I believe that if Rose voice, for example your voice Logan, then I believe she will resurface so that I can locate her."
"So what do you want me to do?" Wolverine asked.
"Call to her, reassure her everything's alright, coax her back to the surface, to reality." She answered as Rose coughed up blood again, the amounts growing steadily larger. "Hurry, we're running out of time."
"Alright, alright. I know." he growled then looked back down at his fiancé, his voice softening. "Goldilocks? Hey Goldilocks, come on. Time to wake up. Everythin's gonna be alright. Rose? Rose?"
~The Next Generation~
Goldilocks?
Someone was calling to her, someone familiar.
Hey Goldilocks, come on.
Someone extremely important to her.
Time to wake up.
But if it's someone important...
Everythin's gonna be alright.
why could she not remember?
Rose? Rose?
"There you are!" said another familiar, relieved voice as she looked warily around. She laid curled up in a ball on a white floor in a white room, tired and confused as a woman with long blond hair and silver eyes stood in the open doorway. "I've been looking for you everywhere, Rose."
"Emma?" Rose murmured as she sat up dizzily, her vision blurred as if the whole room was shaking.
Wait, the room is shaking! the silver cheetah realized as she remembered what had happened; Emma kidnaping her, Magneto, going into labor... The baby!
"Welcome back, Rose." Emma said with a slight smile as Rose snapped back into awareness. She was laying on a metal table again, her shaking had finally stopped, with Emma and Logan standing over her.
"Hey guys." She whispered, smiling tiredly as she felt a twang of pain. "Ow."
"Kurt and Kitty are looking for pillows, hot water, and towels while Hank is getting everything else from the X jet." Frost told her as Kurt and Kitty teleported/ phased into the room, closely followed by Beast and Xavier, their hands full.
"Rose, you're back!" cried ShadowCat cheerfully as she sprinted to her mentor's side, tears in her chocolate eyes. "We thought we'd, like, lost you! I'm, like, so glad you're, like, back!"
"Easy, Keety." said her boyfriend gently as he joined her. "Give Frau Rose some room. Ve're not done yet."
"Not by a long shot." agreed Beast solemnly as he, Frost, and Wolverine gently had her sit up and put a couple pillows behind her to brace her.
"Now, Rose, I'm gonna need you to bend your legs with your knees facing upward and spread apart." Hank told her as he moved to the other end of the table by her feet as she did as instructed. "Good. Now Emma, if you would assist me."
The telepath nodded as she gave her friend an encouraging smile and joined Hank. Rose glanced over at Logan, who grasped her bare hand that laid on the table.
"I'm scared, Devil-horns." She admitted quietly so only he heard her.
"I know, Goldilocks. I'm scared too." he whispered back as he raised her hand, kissed it gently, then lowered it rubbing the back of her hand with his thumb in soothing circles. "But it'll be a'right. Yer the strongest person I know, ya'll get through this."
She squeezed his hand and smiled appreciatively, tears lining her cat-like eyes. "Thanks. That's a lot coming from you, Mr. Indestructible."
Logan grumbled something making her laugh as she pulled him close to kiss him.
"I love you, Logan." she murmured, pulling back.
"Love ya too."
"Alright now, Rose dear." said Hank by her feet, bent down in front of her spread legs with Emma next to him, both wearing white latex gloves. "On three, I need you to push hard. Ready? One, two, three!"
Rose squeezed Logan;s hand in a death grip as leaned forward and pushed. This went on for several minutes until Beast was holding a bloody baby boy with little strands of black hair and black spots all over his face. Though there was a problem, he was not crying like newborns often did and his eyes were closed.
"Hank, Emma, what's wrong?" the new mother asked as she laid back on the pillows, sweat all over her tired face. "Why's everyone so- quiet. The baby. Why isn't it crying? Hank? Emma! What's wrong? Tell me!"
"Rose, you need to remain calm." Xavier soothed her from her side grasping her other hand as Beast, still holding the baby, motioned for Kurt to come to him and whispered something in his ear. The elf nodded once to show he understood then disappeared in a cloud of sulfurous smoke. Then reappeared a few moments later with various medical machines including an X-ray machine that Hank had decided to bring just in case. "Hank will take care of this, young Silver Cheetah. Everything will be alright soon, you'll see."
"But, what is he going to do?" Rose asked as she tried to sit up to see better, her body crying in protest.
"Easy there, Goldilocks." Logan cautioned as he placed a firm hand on her back. "Ya should lie down."
"No, I want to see what's going on." she said stubbornly as she glanced over at Hank who had laid their newborn on an x-ray and was now taking various tests to diagnose the problem. "I need to see, Devil-horns. Our baby. Something is wrong with our baby."
Why did he not understand that? But as she cocked her head to glance up at him, she knew he did understand with his jaw set and blue eyes staring, not at her, but at Hank as well.
Rose took in a deep breath and watched the doctor silently as well. Now was not the time for shouting or putting her frustrations on others.
Especially Logan. The baby's his too, not just mine. He's worried too, everyone is. the cheetah thought as Hank did a few more tests then turned towards them, his face grim. Oh God, no. Please no.
"He's alive, but just barely." Beast told them. "But, his body is... shutting down."
"Is there anythin' ya can do?" asked Wolverine.
"Well. the only thing that I can see working at this point is," he said slowly.
"Is what?" she pressed desperately as the blue mutant's eyebrows furrowed and he took a deep breath.
"A blood transfusion, but not just any old blood transfusion."
"What kind of blood transfusion then?"
"The vibrations caused quite a mess inside him and many of his organs have... ruptured." Beast swallowed as everyone grew pale. "The only thing that would help now is..."
"My blood." Logan realized.
"Yes, your blood harbors your immense healing ability." Hank nodded. "It is the only thing that can save him at this point."
"Then what are we standin' 'round waitin' for?" demanded the new father. "Let's do it."
"Devil-horns," Rose murmured.
"Don't worry, Goldilocks. Like I said, everythin's gonna be alright." he assured her as he gave her a kiss. "Promise."
"Okay." She said as he let go of her hand and walked over to Hank who sat him down on a bed next to his son, hooking up tubes to both of them and a machine. Oh, Logan. I can't imagine how hard this is for you. You see your healing ability as a curse since it allows you to practically live forever while the people you love grow old and die around you.
That may be true, said a familiar voice making her jump. Sorry. I did not mean to startle you.
Oh no, it's just that I forgot you could read my mind now. I had that damn chip in my head for so long that, she replied bitterly. It's just that... I've always felt so powerless, even now. Our baby's dying and it's all my fault.
No, it is not your fault, Rose. If it is anyone's fault, it is Erik's who is so blinded by his own anger at the humans who hurt him and his plans for the future that he does not care who he hurts. Charles told her firmly. And do not worry about Wolverine. He knows the down side of his powers, but he is willing to risk it for the people he loves. He may see his healing ability as a curse, but that has not stopped him from loving and living with others, now has it?
No, I suppose not. the silver cheetah answered with a small smile, knowing he was right. He always puts other others before himself, it's one of his best traits.
Actually, Logan wasn't always like that, Charles told her making the new mother who had been staring at Logan and their baby, turn to look at him curiously. well at least when I first met him. He has changed quite a bit since then.
What do you mean, Charles? she asked.
When Cyclops and Storm first brought Wolverine and Rogue to the Institute after rescuing them from SaberTooth, the man that I saw was one who looked hurt and lost. He was afraid to get close to anyone and did not like the idea of being part of a team, let alone a family. he said sadly.
Really? Rose turned back to the others thoughtfully as Hank pushed some buttons on the machine and blood traveled out of Logan, through the tubes and into the baby. I didn't know that. I mean when I first came to the Institute, he was a complete jerk yeah, but he was still really protective about me and the kids as we got out of the mansion when Stryker attacked.
That's because you were the one who changed him, Rose. He replied startling her once again as she looked back at the professor dumbfounded.
W-what? she stuttered. It had been quite a long day and she did not know how much more she could take.
You were the one who changed Wolverine, who made him open up and let someone into his heart again. Even with all the pain he has been through throughout his life. Xavier smiled softly. It's ironic that Erik sent you to destroy Logan when in fact you have changed him for the better.
Huh, I never thought of it that way. She thought as she once again turned her golden eyes back to Hank, Logan, and the baby. Since I always saw Logan as the one who changed me.
Xavier nodded as the most melodious sound echoed throughout the metal room, the sound of a baby crying.
"Oh Logan," Rose murmured, tears brimming her golden cat-like eyes as Beast gently pulled the tubes out of the father and son. Logan looked exhausted, but was smiling broadly as a teary Emma picked up the baby gently and carried him over to a small tube filled with warm water and soap. She then grabbed a soft, white washcloth and washed the blood, off looking for holes or cuts, but there were none. Emma sighed with relief as she dried him off and wrapped him in a blanket Rogue had brought down from the jet, and walked towards Rose. "is he?"
"He's fine, Rose. More than fine." Her friend assured her, handing her her newborn son smiling. "He's perfect. Absolutely perfect."
Rose took her still crying boy gently and cradled him in her arms like she had been doing it for years. He stopped crying for a moment to look up at her curiously with bright blue eyes like his father lifting a small hand towards her cheek that had spots just like the ones that covered his entire face. The silver cheetah laughed as she tilted her head towards his as everyone else joined them around the bed with Logan by her side.
"He is perfect. Absolutely perfect." she agreed.
"What are you, like, gonna call him?" asked Kitty as Rose glanced at Logan who shrugged.
"It's up ta ya." he said. "I'm not good with names."
Everyone laughed as Rose gave it a thought then with a burst of inspiration she had it.
"Henry," she said, looking down at their baby with a loving smile. "Henry James Logan."
A/N: And there you go! Told you it get better. What do you think about Henry? Just wondering. Hoped you liked it. Next of my stories to be updated will be Same Old Nightmare. So for now, read, review, and show the love! Til next time!