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SLEEP
Logan crept by Jubilee's bedroom door lately she hadn't been a deep
sleeper and she desperately needed sleep. Logan heard sniffling.
He peered in her room through the open crack in the door.
He knew Jubilee was in a fragile state. No one truly knew what
Bastion did to Jubilee while he had her. But, Logan knew if Bastion
weren't already dead, he would kill him in the most painful and cruel
way the most sadistic person could possibly dream. He didn't see
Jubilee in her bed so he pushed open the door. "Jubes?" No answer.
His eyes darted around the room in panic. There she was, curled up
in the corner, shaking and crying. "Aw, darlin'." Logan picked her up
and placed her in her bed. "Stay with me?" Jubilee asked with a
weak and shaky voice. "Sure. Just sleep." And there Logan stayed for
the entire night, protecting his 'daughter.'
Morning:
Jubilee begins to stir. She has streaks of dried tears down on
her cheeks. Logan awakes once he hears Jubilee move.
"Mornin', feeling any better today?" Logan asked.
"A little. Thank you for staying with me." "Do you wanna talk
about it?" "Not yet." "Alright, I'll respect that. Want breakfast?"
"Does a mall rat eat chilli fries?" As Jubilee answered him, Logan
noticed that spark that was missing from Jubilee's eyes return.
Even if it was only for a moment, it was there. *I may get her back
after all* he thought to himself. "Get dressed, I'll see what Red is
making for breakfast." "K" Logan left Jubilee's bedroom so she could
get changed. (Logan, how is Jubilee?) Jean asked telepathically once
she heard him coming down the stairs alone. (She's been better.
She's coming down for breakfast.) (Good) "What're we having?"
Logan asked as he walked into the kitchen. "Whatever you want.
We have cereal, sausage, pancakes..." Jean stopped as Jubilee
entered the kitchen. "Good morning, Jubilee. It's nice to see you
up...especially this early." "Yeah, I'm a bit hungry. Did you
mention pancakes?" Jean shakes her head, yes. "With chocolate chips?"
"Just like you like them." "Awesome!" Jubilee replied as Jean handed
her a plate and 'floated' over the chocolate chip pancakes.
"Thanks Red." At the
Red comment passed by Jubes, Jean replied. "I swear Logan, she becomes
more and more like you everyday." Logan just snickered. "Pass the
sausage, please."
After Breakfast...
"Darlin' what're ya gonna do today?" Logan asked.
"I was actually thinking of going out for a spin on my rollerblades."
At this, Jean's face brightened. (Logan, maybe she really is coming
back to us!) Jean said telepathically. "Well, Jubilee, have fun." "K"
Jubilee ran up the stairs to her room to get her rollerblades.
Jean turned to Logan once she knew Jubilee was out of
listening range. "I want you to stay with her and watch her.
Just don't let her know you are." "I'm way ahead of you." Logan slipped
out the back door.
Jubilee flew down the stairs "I'm going out now!" "OK,
be careful!"Jean replied to an empty house. Jubilee was outside and had
her blades on in a minute. A second later, Jubilee was half way down
the mansion's driveway.
She felt like she had a new energy but she still had the same
weight on her shoulders. *Maybe crying really did help, but only for
a little while.* An argument went on in Jubilee's head *Should I
tell Logan? I mean, it may help but, what is his reaction going to be?*
Meanwhile, Jubilee had been skating, without a direction.
She was off the property. She was now in the middle of the highway.
A truck wizzed by, catching her off guard but bringing her back to
reality. She darted to the side of the road. How long had she been
blading? Her calves ached. It had to be over an hour. "Where am I?"
Logan was hiding in the trees. He watched her from a safe
distance. *Jubilee seemes a little dazed, oh well, must've been
thinking*
Logan sniffed the air. "GRRRRRRR!" Logan began to
growl inwardly while looking around. Jubilee heard rustling in the
trees. "Logan? Did you follow me?" A low growl and snort was heard.
"No frail, it's me, but the runt is nearby." "Sabertooth!" "Come out
Looooggggan" Sabertooth said his name teasingly. While approaching
Jubilee. Jubilee began to back away. "You wouldn't want me to hurt
your kid now would you?" "Not today bub!" Logan jumped out of
a tree and landed behind Sabertooth.
A fight ensued. Sabertooth turned at swung at Logan.
Logan jumped back, narowly missing Sabertooth's sharpened claws.
"Hold still runt, it won't hurt...much." Sabertooth began laughing.
Logan took this to his advantage and lunged at him, clawing him across
the face. Sabertooth was startled for a moment but quickly regained his
senses. "Not good enough!" Now infuriated, Sabertooth kicked Wolverine,
sending him flying across the highway, over the barrier and down the
hill. Unfortunately for Logan, gravity kicked in and pulled him the
rest of the way down the hill.
"Logan!" Jubilee shrieked. Sabertooth had almost forgotten
about Jubilee because she had been cowering near a tree, watching the
fight. "Now back to you...this is gonna be fun." Jubilee tried to run
but Sabertooth just picked up speed and grabbed her. He held her up
in the air."What's the matter frail? Lose your guts? Well you will..."
With that, Sabertooth took his hand and sliced Jubilee across her
stomach. "Tell the runt I'll see him around." And he left, leaving
Jubilee helpess, bleeding, and dying in the middle of the deserted
highway. Logan regained conciousness and bolted up the hill. Just
as he neared the top, he smelled blood...Jubilee's blood. "JUBILEE!"
Logan ran even faster and he ran to Jubilee's bleeding, huddled form.
"Oh gods! Jubilee!" Logan picked her up *Hospital, get her to a
hospital!*
Hostpital...
Logan isn't sure how, but he got Jubilee to a hospital. Still dazed
and upset at himself, Logan is pacing the waiting room, he is covered
in dry blood. *How could I have let this happen?* Jubilee had been in
surgery for over a half and hour. Logan had already called the mansion
and the others were on their way. Jean contacted Hank so he could meet
them at the hospital. Soon most of the X-men were pacing the waiting
room.
After another hour, a doctor entered the waiting room. He
approached Logan, "Ms. Jubilation Wolve took quite a beating. But, she
is stable, as of now. You have a VERY lucky girl." A collective sigh was
released. "Now, Mr. Logan,
you said it was a wild animal that attacked her? "Yeah, doc." Logan
replied, almost growling. He knew the doc was suspicious that he
wasn't telling the truth. But he had to give him credit. He was only
telling the half truth. "Well, you will be required to make a report.
Also, Ms. Jubilation will have to stay here. She will undergo some more
minor surgery...but nothing life threatening. She should be as good as
new, once she has a sufficient amount of time to heal." "Thanks doc,
can I go and see her?." "Only you and only for a minute."
The doctor allowed. Still eyeing Logan. Logan went through
the white doors. Not prepared in the least to see his little darlin'
wrapped in white bandages, almost from head to toe. The parts of her
body that weren't covered, showed scratches and bruises. "Oh, God!"
Logan walked over to Jubilee's bed side. *She doesn't look like she's
in pain.* As Logan watched her, he fell on one knee and a single tear
rolled down his cheek.
5 Days after Jubilee was admitted into the hospital...
"I insist that I be able to arrange for young
Jubilation to be transported under my care to my advanced
medical facilities." Hank McCoy was in with Jubilee's
doctor for the past hour trying to pursuade the doctor.
The doctor was begining to get worn down...
"Alright. You are well known in the medical field Doctor
McCoy. You may arrange for her transportation." "Thank you
for your concern and help." Hank left the doctor's office and
left to arrange with Jean to transport Jubilee to the Med Lab as
soon as possible.
Logan stayed in the room with Jubilee all 5 days. She had
regained consciousness a few times but only for a few moments. It
was better that way. She needs her rest. Jean stepped in the room.
"Hank talked them into allowing us to take Jubilee." "Good" Logan's
answer was more of a grunt. "Logan, as soon as we get back to the
mansion, we are putting you to sleep with tranquilizers if we have
to." He was not amused. Logan was still concentrating on the broken
body of his girl. Hank entered with a gourney. "I am going to require
your assistance in the removal and relocation of Jubilation, Jean."
"Alright, Hank." They carefully moved Jubilee to the gourney and
they were soon in the ambulance they borrowed to get her back to the
mansion. They soon arrived at the house.
After getting Jubilee into the Med Lab, they ran a few tests
on her and Hank gave her a few injections for any pain she would
experience and something to help wake her up. "I want to run a few more
tests but she must be awake." Hank explained as he slid the syringe
into Jubilee's arm. She began to stir. "So, how are you feeling?"
"Like, I got beat up."
3 Days after returning to the mansion...
Jubilee sat up in bed, propped up against a headboard, reading.
She is wearing a tank top and you can see the bandages she still has on.
Logan walked in and stopped and stared at Jubilee. "Well, aren't ya
gonna say anything?" Logan approached her and sat on her bed. "Oh,
darlin' I am so sorry. I should've never let anything like this happen
to you." He reached over and hugged her gingerly, being cautious not to
squeeze her too hard or move her bandages. Jubilee felt the first outlet
she had had since OZT. "Wolvie, it's not your fault. It's mine. I froze. I just let
Sabertooth attack me. I could have fought back but all I did was run...
not even fast." At this point, Jubilee broke down in tears. "Shhhh."
A few moments later...
"Don't go blaming yourself. You know you havn't been able to use
your powers since I brought you home from Bastion." At that name, Jubilee
shuttered. Logan felt her shaking in his arms. "Jubes, what happened
there?" No response. "I can't help you if I don't know what happened."
"Wolvie, I can use my powers." "Huh?" "I never lost my powers. I have
just been afraid of using them." "Why?" Jubilee looked at the ground.
"You can't tell the professor. He would kick me out of the X-men for sure.
...I broke the #1 rule. Don't kill if unnecesary." Logan studied her
face intently. "I won't tell." "I killed Bastion. I saw Bastion. First,
I just knocked him out. But I was so mad and tired and Oh, I don't know
but, I..I'm not even sure of what I did. I did something to his body.
All that was left was ashes...ASHES!" Jubilee was now shouting as her
mind recalled the images of Bastion's ashes scattered on the floor below
her. "That is why I havn't used my powers. I was afraid it might
accidentally happen again...or the Professor would find out. You are
my friends...my family...I don't know what I would do without any of you."
Now, she was crying into Logan's sleeve, lulling herself to sleep, while
Logan rubbed her back. "It's alright darlin'. We'll straighten
everything out tomorrow." And Jubilee went to sleep in Logan's arms
with the knowledge that everything truly would be better tomorrow.
FINI
SLEEP
Logan crept by Jubilee's bedroom door lately she hadn't been a deep
sleeper and she desperately needed sleep. Logan heard sniffling.
He peered in her room through the open crack in the door.
He knew Jubilee was in a fragile state. No one truly knew what
Bastion did to Jubilee while he had her. But, Logan knew if Bastion
weren't already dead, he would kill him in the most painful and cruel
way the most sadistic person could possibly dream. He didn't see
Jubilee in her bed so he pushed open the door. "Jubes?" No answer.
His eyes darted around the room in panic. There she was, curled up
in the corner, shaking and crying. "Aw, darlin'." Logan picked her up
and placed her in her bed. "Stay with me?" Jubilee asked with a
weak and shaky voice. "Sure. Just sleep." And there Logan stayed for
the entire night, protecting his 'daughter.'
Morning:
Jubilee begins to stir. She has streaks of dried tears down on
her cheeks. Logan awakes once he hears Jubilee move.
"Mornin', feeling any better today?" Logan asked.
"A little. Thank you for staying with me." "Do you wanna talk
about it?" "Not yet." "Alright, I'll respect that. Want breakfast?"
"Does a mall rat eat chilli fries?" As Jubilee answered him, Logan
noticed that spark that was missing from Jubilee's eyes return.
Even if it was only for a moment, it was there. *I may get her back
after all* he thought to himself. "Get dressed, I'll see what Red is
making for breakfast." "K" Logan left Jubilee's bedroom so she could
get changed. (Logan, how is Jubilee?) Jean asked telepathically once
she heard him coming down the stairs alone. (She's been better.
She's coming down for breakfast.) (Good) "What're we having?"
Logan asked as he walked into the kitchen. "Whatever you want.
We have cereal, sausage, pancakes..." Jean stopped as Jubilee
entered the kitchen. "Good morning, Jubilee. It's nice to see you
up...especially this early." "Yeah, I'm a bit hungry. Did you
mention pancakes?" Jean shakes her head, yes. "With chocolate chips?"
"Just like you like them." "Awesome!" Jubilee replied as Jean handed
her a plate and 'floated' over the chocolate chip pancakes.
"Thanks Red." At the
Red comment passed by Jubes, Jean replied. "I swear Logan, she becomes
more and more like you everyday." Logan just snickered. "Pass the
sausage, please."
After Breakfast...
"Darlin' what're ya gonna do today?" Logan asked.
"I was actually thinking of going out for a spin on my rollerblades."
At this, Jean's face brightened. (Logan, maybe she really is coming
back to us!) Jean said telepathically. "Well, Jubilee, have fun." "K"
Jubilee ran up the stairs to her room to get her rollerblades.
Jean turned to Logan once she knew Jubilee was out of
listening range. "I want you to stay with her and watch her.
Just don't let her know you are." "I'm way ahead of you." Logan slipped
out the back door.
Jubilee flew down the stairs "I'm going out now!" "OK,
be careful!"Jean replied to an empty house. Jubilee was outside and had
her blades on in a minute. A second later, Jubilee was half way down
the mansion's driveway.
She felt like she had a new energy but she still had the same
weight on her shoulders. *Maybe crying really did help, but only for
a little while.* An argument went on in Jubilee's head *Should I
tell Logan? I mean, it may help but, what is his reaction going to be?*
Meanwhile, Jubilee had been skating, without a direction.
She was off the property. She was now in the middle of the highway.
A truck wizzed by, catching her off guard but bringing her back to
reality. She darted to the side of the road. How long had she been
blading? Her calves ached. It had to be over an hour. "Where am I?"
Logan was hiding in the trees. He watched her from a safe
distance. *Jubilee seemes a little dazed, oh well, must've been
thinking*
Logan sniffed the air. "GRRRRRRR!" Logan began to
growl inwardly while looking around. Jubilee heard rustling in the
trees. "Logan? Did you follow me?" A low growl and snort was heard.
"No frail, it's me, but the runt is nearby." "Sabertooth!" "Come out
Looooggggan" Sabertooth said his name teasingly. While approaching
Jubilee. Jubilee began to back away. "You wouldn't want me to hurt
your kid now would you?" "Not today bub!" Logan jumped out of
a tree and landed behind Sabertooth.
A fight ensued. Sabertooth turned at swung at Logan.
Logan jumped back, narowly missing Sabertooth's sharpened claws.
"Hold still runt, it won't hurt...much." Sabertooth began laughing.
Logan took this to his advantage and lunged at him, clawing him across
the face. Sabertooth was startled for a moment but quickly regained his
senses. "Not good enough!" Now infuriated, Sabertooth kicked Wolverine,
sending him flying across the highway, over the barrier and down the
hill. Unfortunately for Logan, gravity kicked in and pulled him the
rest of the way down the hill.
"Logan!" Jubilee shrieked. Sabertooth had almost forgotten
about Jubilee because she had been cowering near a tree, watching the
fight. "Now back to you...this is gonna be fun." Jubilee tried to run
but Sabertooth just picked up speed and grabbed her. He held her up
in the air."What's the matter frail? Lose your guts? Well you will..."
With that, Sabertooth took his hand and sliced Jubilee across her
stomach. "Tell the runt I'll see him around." And he left, leaving
Jubilee helpess, bleeding, and dying in the middle of the deserted
highway. Logan regained conciousness and bolted up the hill. Just
as he neared the top, he smelled blood...Jubilee's blood. "JUBILEE!"
Logan ran even faster and he ran to Jubilee's bleeding, huddled form.
"Oh gods! Jubilee!" Logan picked her up *Hospital, get her to a
hospital!*
Hostpital...
Logan isn't sure how, but he got Jubilee to a hospital. Still dazed
and upset at himself, Logan is pacing the waiting room, he is covered
in dry blood. *How could I have let this happen?* Jubilee had been in
surgery for over a half and hour. Logan had already called the mansion
and the others were on their way. Jean contacted Hank so he could meet
them at the hospital. Soon most of the X-men were pacing the waiting
room.
After another hour, a doctor entered the waiting room. He
approached Logan, "Ms. Jubilation Wolve took quite a beating. But, she
is stable, as of now. You have a VERY lucky girl." A collective sigh was
released. "Now, Mr. Logan,
you said it was a wild animal that attacked her? "Yeah, doc." Logan
replied, almost growling. He knew the doc was suspicious that he
wasn't telling the truth. But he had to give him credit. He was only
telling the half truth. "Well, you will be required to make a report.
Also, Ms. Jubilation will have to stay here. She will undergo some more
minor surgery...but nothing life threatening. She should be as good as
new, once she has a sufficient amount of time to heal." "Thanks doc,
can I go and see her?." "Only you and only for a minute."
The doctor allowed. Still eyeing Logan. Logan went through
the white doors. Not prepared in the least to see his little darlin'
wrapped in white bandages, almost from head to toe. The parts of her
body that weren't covered, showed scratches and bruises. "Oh, God!"
Logan walked over to Jubilee's bed side. *She doesn't look like she's
in pain.* As Logan watched her, he fell on one knee and a single tear
rolled down his cheek.
5 Days after Jubilee was admitted into the hospital...
"I insist that I be able to arrange for young
Jubilation to be transported under my care to my advanced
medical facilities." Hank McCoy was in with Jubilee's
doctor for the past hour trying to pursuade the doctor.
The doctor was begining to get worn down...
"Alright. You are well known in the medical field Doctor
McCoy. You may arrange for her transportation." "Thank you
for your concern and help." Hank left the doctor's office and
left to arrange with Jean to transport Jubilee to the Med Lab as
soon as possible.
Logan stayed in the room with Jubilee all 5 days. She had
regained consciousness a few times but only for a few moments. It
was better that way. She needs her rest. Jean stepped in the room.
"Hank talked them into allowing us to take Jubilee." "Good" Logan's
answer was more of a grunt. "Logan, as soon as we get back to the
mansion, we are putting you to sleep with tranquilizers if we have
to." He was not amused. Logan was still concentrating on the broken
body of his girl. Hank entered with a gourney. "I am going to require
your assistance in the removal and relocation of Jubilation, Jean."
"Alright, Hank." They carefully moved Jubilee to the gourney and
they were soon in the ambulance they borrowed to get her back to the
mansion. They soon arrived at the house.
After getting Jubilee into the Med Lab, they ran a few tests
on her and Hank gave her a few injections for any pain she would
experience and something to help wake her up. "I want to run a few more
tests but she must be awake." Hank explained as he slid the syringe
into Jubilee's arm. She began to stir. "So, how are you feeling?"
"Like, I got beat up."
3 Days after returning to the mansion...
Jubilee sat up in bed, propped up against a headboard, reading.
She is wearing a tank top and you can see the bandages she still has on.
Logan walked in and stopped and stared at Jubilee. "Well, aren't ya
gonna say anything?" Logan approached her and sat on her bed. "Oh,
darlin' I am so sorry. I should've never let anything like this happen
to you." He reached over and hugged her gingerly, being cautious not to
squeeze her too hard or move her bandages. Jubilee felt the first outlet
she had had since OZT. "Wolvie, it's not your fault. It's mine. I froze. I just let
Sabertooth attack me. I could have fought back but all I did was run...
not even fast." At this point, Jubilee broke down in tears. "Shhhh."
A few moments later...
"Don't go blaming yourself. You know you havn't been able to use
your powers since I brought you home from Bastion." At that name, Jubilee
shuttered. Logan felt her shaking in his arms. "Jubes, what happened
there?" No response. "I can't help you if I don't know what happened."
"Wolvie, I can use my powers." "Huh?" "I never lost my powers. I have
just been afraid of using them." "Why?" Jubilee looked at the ground.
"You can't tell the professor. He would kick me out of the X-men for sure.
...I broke the #1 rule. Don't kill if unnecesary." Logan studied her
face intently. "I won't tell." "I killed Bastion. I saw Bastion. First,
I just knocked him out. But I was so mad and tired and Oh, I don't know
but, I..I'm not even sure of what I did. I did something to his body.
All that was left was ashes...ASHES!" Jubilee was now shouting as her
mind recalled the images of Bastion's ashes scattered on the floor below
her. "That is why I havn't used my powers. I was afraid it might
accidentally happen again...or the Professor would find out. You are
my friends...my family...I don't know what I would do without any of you."
Now, she was crying into Logan's sleeve, lulling herself to sleep, while
Logan rubbed her back. "It's alright darlin'. We'll straighten
everything out tomorrow." And Jubilee went to sleep in Logan's arms
with the knowledge that everything truly would be better tomorrow.
FINI