Note: This idea came to me while I was supposed to be working on something else. Hopefully it'll pick up soon. The next chapter should explain why it's called "Hunted". For now, though, just R&R.
Still smoldering remains of the fallen cooling tower lay strewn over the ground. The giant pieces of cement dwarfed the two mutants walking through them.
Kayla had one hand over her wound and her other arm around Logan's neck. Even though she was bleeding and hurting, she felt an inner peace. She really loved Logan, and he had accepted that her love was real.
"It'll be alright," Logan whispered, trying to reassure himself as much as Kayla. "We'll get you some help."
In the distance, Victor was crouched on top of one of the crumbled pieces of concrete. He was watching his little brother hold his girlfriend and walk towards the small plane waiting by the water. Victor had always seen love as an obstacle, something that slowed you down. His brother loved that woman, and that made him soft. The only person the older feral mutant had loved was his little brother, even though half of him still hated Logan for abandoning him and Team X. While he thought about these things, a strong scent hit his nose and interrupted his train of thought. Stryker. The feral mutant glanced towards his left and saw the silver haired man checking the barrel of his pistol. The bullets were gone.
"Brother's look out for each other," Victor smirked as he stuffed the Adamantium bullets into his coat pocket.
He debated whether to go after Stryker and kill him. He decided to wait. He'd track him down later. For now, though, he was going to get off this island before people started swarming it. Victor jumped from the heap of cement and landed lightly on his feet.
By the plane, Logan was helping Kayla in while Remy came running from the distance.
"The kids are safe," he said once he got within earshot.
"Good. We need to get to hospital," Logan stayed in the back of the plane with his girlfriend.
"I'm on it," Remy started up the engine and the plane skidded across the water and up into the air.
* * * *
Hours later in a hospital where Remy had flown Logan and Kayla to, the feral mutant was sitting in the waiting room. His head was buried in his hands as he waited for any news.
"Mr.…uh…" a nurse dressed in white entered the waiting room.
"Logan," he said.
"Mr. Logan, Kayla's going to be fine," the nurse smiled. "You can go see her now."
"Thank you," Logan stood up from the uncomfortable chair and followed the nurse.
In the room, Kayla was laying in the bed. Logan smiled and sat down on the edge.
"How're you doing?" He asked gently.
"I'm alright," Kayla brushed her hand against Logan's cheek. "I can't wait to go home."
"She can leave by tomorrow morning," the nurse told them before walking out.
"I'm having that Remy fella check out the area before we head back," Logan's expression darkened. "Who knows what Stryker may have waiting for us back home. We're going to stay in a hotel for a few nights."
* * * *
Two nights later, both mutants were in a fairly nice, quiet hotel in the far side of Helena, Montana. They had moved quite a ways off from the hospital in case Stryker had sent some goons looking for them.
There was a knock at their door. Logan raised an eyebrow and looked out the peephole. He relaxed and opened the door. Remy walked in and whispered something to the mutant and slipped something small into his hand. When Logan turned around he was smiling. Remy disappeared back out the door.
"What was that about?" Kayla asked. She was underneath the covers of the bed. "You look awfully happy."
"Remy said he didn't see hide or hair of any of Stryker's men," Logan smiled again. "So I guess it's safe to go home."
"I know you, you're going to be on high alert no matter what," Kayla sat up and leaned against the wall. "Now, why are you so happy?"
"Kayla, I love you so much," Logan took her hand in his. "I don't know what I would do without you."
Kayla started to tear up, knowing what was coming.
"Kayla," Logan opened up the little black box Remy had given him. "Will you marry me?"
"Yes!" Kayla threw her arms around Logan's neck and just hugged him.
This was the beginning of a new life for both of them.
Note: Yeah, yeah, I know. This chapter was way short. The first few chapters are gonna be 'way short'.
