Chapter Four

Amy finished making plans with the Professor and hung up the phone. She walked down the hall and into the kitchen upon hearing the Queen's voice talking to Raye. Queen Serenity sat regally at the small table in the corner of the kitchen. Even though their mansion was the largest of all the counsel's, even though the Queen was not expected to sit below her worth, she still sat with her scouts, her princesses. Anyone who was in their court waited for the Queen to finish her business before sitting and relaxing when she left. She was never strict or harsh to her servants. She even hated calling them that. She viewed them as people who had no problem assisting around the home. They even had a wing to themselves that were furnished nicely. They worked n reasonable shifts and were allowed to freely go and come as they pleased on the grounds. The only exception was that they were inspected before coming back to the mansion to make sure they were not bit by the vampires and were returning as an enemy.

Queen Serenity smiled at Amy as Raye handed her and Amy a cup of green tea with honey. "Hello Amy, how did the call with the professor go?" The queen asked sweetly. She loved, adored and respected her scouts. They were loyal to her daughter and herself. As princesses themselves, they were allowed multiple privileges in the mansion. Large suites with their own style of exercise rooms. They each had their own vehicle, equipment, vacations home (courtesy of Lita's request).

"I did, he and his team should be arriving in the morning. Ororo, Scott, Kitty, Rogue, Bobby, Kurt, and Jean." Amy took a sip of her tea. Queen Serenity gave a disappointed look.

"Logan won't be coming?" She questioned. She knew her daughter fancied the X-man with claws. She also knew that the last time they met a few years back that he became a trusted friend to her.

"He will be coming as well." Amy smiled at the queen. Amy had hoped that he would be coming. Serena needed him, even though she wouldn't admit it, nor would he.

Serena woke up, yawned and stretched. She felt a lot better than what she was feeling the last twenty four hours. She looked out her window and seen that the sun was just starting to rise. The tip of it was just coming over the horizon over the ocean. She loved the sight but normally hated being up this early. That little trait of hers carried over into her adult life. She had matured quite a bit over the last five years but she still had some things she retained.

She got up and decided to get dressed in a sense to enjoy the day. It seemed rare these days that the sun was out. She was ready to take advantage of it. She went to her closet and searched for her favorite white sundress. Finding it in the back , she pulled it out and went and took a shower. A half hour later, her hair was up in its regular buns and the sundress flowing around her knees, matching white flats on her feet. She was ready to start her day. She opened her door and nearly walked into a man's thick fist. She ducked and looked up at the man standing in her doorway.

"Logan??" She questioned. She pinched herself thinking she was still dreaming. He looked down at her with his eyebrow in his famous half cocked look. He lowered the fist he was about to knock on her door with and offered her a hand up. She smiled and gave him a hug. She embraced him tightly and hugged him for a bit longer than normal. He didn't release her until she let go. "What are you doing here?"

"Amy got a hold of the professor and filled us in. We got in about a half hour ago. The professor wanted to be here as soon as possible. Raye filled us in about the other night." Serena's cheerful look fell slightly. "Are you alright?" He asked. He looked at her with soft eyes. She softened under them. He didn't do this for anyone else except Jean Grey, but after the battle five years ago, his feelings for her faltered. Shortly after that battle he and Serena met. They differed in their personalities like night and day. He perfered to keep to himself and she liked his company. She was peppy and he was moody and a wise ass. After everything happened here in Japan with the vampires coming out of the woodwork years ago, when Queen Beryl originated everything, he became her protector from afar. Seeing her in an etirely different light. She grew stronger, in herself, her heart and her friends. Except she suffered a loss that broke her to pieces and thats when he felt the need to protect her. He blamed himself since Darien came into the picture and won her love and loyalty, but he would never admit to that.

She shook her head and then smiled at him. "Why don't we go out and get something eat?" She offered and grabbed her purse that was sitting on the stand by her bed. She shut her door and he followed her through the mansion and down the grand stairs and was nearly out of the house when Michelle and Amara came from the dining hall. Michelle smiled at her and Amara gave a small nod.

"How are you today Serenity? Feeling better?" asked Michelle. Serena nodded and gave a small smile.

"I am, thank you. Is there a meeting going on?"

"No, we came to check on you today. Trista and Hotaru are out doing some errands and Hotaru asked if we could stop in."Michelle unlinked her arm through Amara's and gave Serena a hug. As usual Michelle and Amara were dressed like they were going to some marvelous dinner. She was in a teal colored dress with matching high heels. Amara was dressed in black slacks, and a white button up dress shirrt, slightly unbuttoned at the top. She prefered the masculine look most days and only chose to dress feminine when there was something to attend with the Queens. "We are happy to see you up and looking refreshed."

"I definitely feel much better. I was drained from everything. Mentally and physically. Logan and I were going out for some breakfast. Would you like to join us?"

"We've already eaten, but thank you for the offer. We are on our way out to meet up with Trista." Amara spoke up. She smiled at them kindly and gave Serena a hug and then shook Logan's hand. "We hope that you have a good time." Parting ways Serena and Logan left the mansion and climbed into her car. She sent a text to Amy and then placed her phone back in her purse and into the backseat. Logan took comfort in the passenger seat and rolled down the window.

"Donuts sound good to you?" She asked him. He slipped on his sunglasses and nodded.

"Donuts sound pretty damn good."