Author's note: Here you go, a long one this time.
Thx a million to darkfinder for the words of encouragement and apparently being the only reader :D
No worries thought I'm finishing this story if it's the last thing I write.
Have fun and let me know what you liked
Chapter 8 – The new plan
All three made their way towards the raider. While running Logan used his communication device to Morse to Anders about his position. Getting next to the space port Logan thought of an idea. Quickly he sent his idea to Anders and told him to expect an heavy raider coming in the space port in five minutes and to bring the package.
The heavy raider with Boomer at the helm and Marian and in co pilot headed towards the spaceport. Logan instructed Boomer to just act if they needed to refuel for the attack on the rebel base and ask for help refuelling. Boomer looked at him with what he thought was 'awe' but that couldn't be it, he thought.
After receiving clearance, Boomer landed the heavy raider at port. The 5 Centurions and Doral humanoid Cylon model where walking towards the raider for inquiries as Logan jumped out. Taking 2 Centurions with him and ejecting his claws straight through them.
Not wait for a reaction Logan withdrew his claws, lifted his arms, released again and swiped at the three reaming Centurions.
The tin cans where down in a matter of seconds. Only leaving the Doral model. Getting up slowly Logan walked towards him with a sick grin on his face. The Doral model sputtered "Why aren't you at the base, they want you, that's why they are attacking..."
Getting even more angry at his words, Logan used his rights claws to behead Doral.
Looking back at the raider he saw Marian with a wide-eyed stare looking at him but Boomer surprised him, she was grinning as if she was approving of his actions.
Smelling the air, Logan called out "ANDERS, ALL CLEAR. THEY ARE WITH ME"
From behind some crates in the back Anders appeared with his two man backup. Looking puzzled at Logan he asked "What are they doing here? Why let them live? What..."
Logan interrupted "Not now Sam, did you set the package?". At Sam's nod Logan continued "Got the extra package too?".
Anders smirked "Got 2 behind that crate there".
Returning the smirk Logan said "Good. Now the hard part. The base is under attack. We need to set the package to go in about 20 minutes. Just too keep reinforcements from coming. Load the other 2 on the raider. Boomer will fly. Marian is Co pilot. They have my trust."
Anders looked surprised at Logan but understood the underlying meaning "All Logan, let's get the package and head to base."
Boomer walked back to the cockpit and Marian started the refuelling process, while Logan, Anders and the 2 backup guys. Loaded the packages aboard. As Marian returned aboard she noticed the packages and asked "Why do you have nukes?".
As Boomer lifted off, Logan answered "Just in case we find the orbit of Caprica more occupied then it should be."
Nodding Marian returned to the co pilot seat.
Logan stood behind Boomer as he watched the Draidis for enemy contacts. As they neared the base Boomer cursed under her breath which lead Logan to ask "What's the matter?"
Boomer replied "The Cylons are already here and it looks like they have artillery with them. I can't land like this. We'll be shot to pieces if I try to land."
Logan thought a minute and then said "All right, fly as near to artillery as you can and put us above the biggest group of Cents you can find."
Anders looked up at Logan "You're not planning, what I think you're planning?"
Logan seemed to ignore him, but the smirk on his face told Anders otherwise. Shaking his head Anders listen to Logan giving more instructions "Then wait for 2 minutes for me to clear the artillery, land at the back of the school. Anders will tell you where exactly. Everybody should be ready to go. I'll give you 8 minutes before I head your way."
Boomer nodded and said "Yes, sir".
Logan stared at the back of her head for a moment then turned to Anders "Click once for check. Twice if ya finish early. Three times to ask for more time followed by how many minutes. Don't make it more than 5. I'll try to occupy as many as possible but can't do everything so watch yourself down there."
Anders nodded and replied "Will do. You do the same and slice one for me."
Smirking Logan answered "Only one?"
Anders shook his head. Marian turned towards Logan and asked "What are you going to do?"
Logan gestured her to follow him as he walked to the back. As Boomer called they where as close as they where going to get Logan opened the hatch and said "Jump off course. See ya in 10 and keep ya head down Marian."
As he was about to jump Marian said "Go for the humanoid models, they control the centurions. Without them the attack is only numbers no tactics. They are probably together near the artillery to order where to shoot"
Nodding Logan walked to the edge and spread his arms. Marian suddenly asked "What a about a parachute?"
Logan looked back and smirked while he jump out. Arms wide ejecting his claws, falling at a alarming rate.
Using his legs and weight of his skeleton Logan put the first Centurion half into the ground while landing. Not waiting Logan immediately spun around and decapitated the two Centurions next to him. Unleashing a snarl the Wolverine jumped the other Centurions.
From above Marian looked down at Logan in awe as he took out Centurions like a walk in the park. She muttered "Amazing". Hearing a snort from her side, she saw Anders standing next to her. Looking puzzled at Anders she asked "Why is that so funny?"
Anders shook his head as he replied "Nah, it's not funny. It's just that Logan's fanclub keeps growing and growing. Now it's even got it's first 2 Cylon members."
Forming a small smile on her face Marian asked "So his name is Logan...Why would he sacrifice himself like that just to help the rebels load up? There is no way he can defeat all the Centurions. There likely to be thousands and a couple of humanoid models."
Looking at her in suprise Anders answered "Well, this isn't the first time Logan took on a thousand or so Cents and humanoid models are just target practice for him, so it really isn't a sacrifice. He's just making sure the rest of us, have a chance to survive."
Closing the hatch Anders walked back to Boomer and said "1 more minute, then Logan should have taken care of the artillery."
Hearing his radio click Anders said "Never mind that. Artillery is done, go"
As the heavy raider flew onwards to the back of the school, Logan was busy following the scent of the humanoid models.
Growling as he separated the different smells, he counted 3 models. D'Anna Biers was one, Leoben the other and the last was another Six. All 3 smelled of the same arrogance, contempt, hatred and of course fear. It wasn't there when he first arrived, but he soon changed that he thought to himself.
They where running from the main artillery when he arrived. The first to head for the hills was the Six model. Leoben muttered something about not being God's will but soon followed her. The Biers model was the natural leader and did not want to desert her post, but seeing the 20 or so Centurions at the artillery site being dispatched as they where tin cans and Wolverine the opener, soon changed her mind.
But Logan wasn't going to let them get away thinking "They attacked my lair, my pack and worse my woman." Snarling Wolverine picked up the pace.
Dodging and cutting a few Cents along the way Logan caught up with the Biers model first.
Wasting no time he ran his claws straight through her heart. She tried to block but only succeeded in cutting off her arm in the process.
Not waiting for her to register the fatal blow, Logan sped up after the other 2.
To his surprise he smelled the Leoben model close. Quickly advancing to the place where the smell came from, Logan decided it was to obvious and decided to take to the trees.
In a clearing not far from there he could see the Leoben model shouting "You are a demon, this is not God's will. God will strike you down."
Shaking his head at the idiotic words Wolverine examined the clearing with his senses. 'Ah there she is' he thought.
Deciding on a plan of attack Wolverine lowered himself out of the tree and sped in the direction of the clearing.
Hearing a rustling of leaves Leoben turned towards that direction, expecting the clawed freak to come from that direction. Only too feel 3 claws slid around his throat. An angry snarl hissed "Not nice to ambush people, Leobie".
"It can't be, it's not god's will. I will see god's work done" shouted Leoben and he turned to Logan, totally forgetting the claws at his neck. Which sliced open his windpipe and main artery.
Shaking his head Wolverine muttered "Nutcase, even more than the normal ones". Wolverine walked back to the tree where he had located the six model with the high powered riffle. Knocking her out he had decided to save her for last and to use her fear for him to get some answers.
Picking her up by her neck, he was surprise when she tried to kick him in the nuts. Using his superior strength he slammed her into the tree. Hard enough to halt her actions but not to go unconscious again.
Putting his other had at her wrist he snarled "Alright darling, you gonna give me some answers or else" as he pushed his claw slowly into her wrist a little.
Hissing in pain, looking wide-eyed in fear Six nodded. So Logan asked "How did you find us?"
Six stuttered her answer, but Logan managed to hear, one resistance memb capt ... brainwashed. Sent radio sig...
Logan thought quickly "Better get going, especially if one of us is brainwashed".
Wolverine looked at her with anger and said "This is the last time doll, next time, I take you apart millimetre by millimetre." As he finished he eject his claws from the hand around her neck, killing her instantly, instead of the torture he wanted to do for doing this to them.
Running back towards the school at a frightening speed, Logan intercepted the main Cents attack force just before them entered the school. But as the humanoid models where killed the Cents where walked all over the place. Logan took take advantage, slicing one and jumping out of sight of the others.
About 50 Cents later his radio clicked twice. Logan used his claws to climb to the first level of the school and quickly made his way to the back. Nothing could have prepared him for the sight in front of him. 3 wounded and 2 of the others where dead and Neil something was holding a gun to Rianna's head shouting "We must do as God demands and deliver Logan".
Quickly falling back into the school, he saw Boomer and Marian on the other side of the ship. Anders was keeping Neil busy with talking about doing just as Neil suggested.
Signalling to Boomer, Logan explained the plan. Boomer nodded and confirmed her understanding. Stepping into the clearing Logan called out "Neil, what the hell do you think you are doing, bub?"
Neil spun towards Logan, lifted his gun off Rianna and aimed for Logan's head as he said in a dead voice "God's will must be done." With that remark he fired the gun.
Boomer sprang to action as the gun was released from Rianna's head and tried to reach the disturbed man. Just to hear the gun go off as she reached his hand.
Not hesitating she used her strength to snap the gun from his hand and hit him to the head with her other hand.
Looking back she gasped as she saw the hole in Logan's head, right between the eyes. Logan's eyes closed and he crashed to the ground. Hearing a sob of anguish she looked back at the woman, that was just freed. Putting an arm around her she guided her to the heavy raider while trying to comfort her, but to be honest she was sad herself. 'That man gave all to protect them, even Six no Marian and myself. Never have I seen such fearless and fast thinking. I owe you, Logan. I promise to keep this woman safe for you. Whatever the cost." Boomer thought to herself.
Marian walked towards Logan sniffling, but stopped as Anders put his hand on her arm as he said in a comforting voice "Don't worry, he'll heal. He had worse"
Marian looked at him puzzled as she asked "How is that possible? When...?"
Anders interrupted "Now is not the time, let's get him onboard. I could use some help. He weighs a ton"
Still looked puzzled Marian and Anders both pickup Logan by his arms and tried to lift him.
Both surprised how heavy Logan was (Anders only a little but still), they decided to pull him on his arms inside the ship.
As soon as they had entered the ship, Anders closed the hatch and walked forward to instruct Boomer to take off. Rianna softly sobbing noticed Anders walking by and looked back. Just to see a bewildered Cylon sitting near Logan's body. Grabbing her gun she walked towards Marian and put the gun to Marian's head hissing "Get away from him you bitch. You killed him, it's your fault!"
As Rianna was about to pull the trigger Logan's hand swooped out to grab her gun. Both women looked down at Logan, to see the wound almost gone and the bullet being pushed out.
Still a little groggy, Logan muttered "Relax darling, ain't her fault. She has my trust, if you want to shoot anybody shoot me."
Slowly sitting up Logan put his head to both sides cracking his neck Wolverine style while he continued "The other Cylons captured Neil and brainwashed him for one reason only. That's to kill me. So if you want to blame anybody, blame me" Logan said in soft voice.
Rianna just looked at him with tears in her eyes, as did Marian, who smelled confusion at why she was tearing up. Logan enveloped Rianna in a hug and put a kiss to her forehead muttering comforting words.
Seeing the scene envelope Maria felt a little uncomfortable and was about to turn away when Logan reached out one of his hands. Taking her hand he softly said "It's happiness for seeing somebody you thought gone, but now knowing otherwise."
Marian nodded and let the tears flow as she examined what he said. 'Strange that this wild man shown me more about humanity then in my 2 years on Caprica. And it's as if he knows what I'm thinking. How did he survive that shot? How...' she rambled on in her mind.
Logan on the other hand slowly getting up, pulling Rianna up with him tilted Rianna's head to look her in her eyes as he spoke "Rianna sweetheart, I'll explain once we've jumped for now I need to get up into the cockpit." Kissing her passionately Logan walked off towards the front.
After several deep breaths Rianna regained her normal breath and she looked towards Marian Realising what she had just did, she did the only thing she could. So she said "Look, I'm not going to pretend I like you or something, but Logan gave you his trust. That means if anybody gives you a hard time he'll gut them, maybe not me, but I certainly will get an earful. Not only that I jumped to conclusion, not that on some level I don't think your responsible, but you've shown compassion and tried to help Logan. For that I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, but if you hurt anybody. Even Logan who apparently can heal from anything, I'll gut you!"
Rianna put out her hand towards Marian as she continued "I'm Rianna and you are?"
Marian surprised by the whirlwind of a woman took her hand as she said "As you know, I'm know as she sixth model of humanoid Cylon, but I'm not like the others, nor is Boomer. Logan somehow knew this and offered us a place with him. Seeing as killing ourselves is the only other plan we would never jeopardise Logan's trust. Logan sees us as individual's because of our differences and asked us our names before he shook our hand. I chose Marian. So I'm Marian, pleased to meet you."
Both women looked at each other for a while then walked over toward the bench to sit before take off.
MEANWHILE
In the cockpit Boomer was getting the ship ready for take off as soon as possible. Put one of the shots Neil had aimed for Anders hit one of the relays. Which left only one engine and taking off on one engine was going to be hard without help.
While checking the board for more details Anders walked up. Boomer took a quick look at him, seeing how he was cooping with the loss of this friend. She knew him only a few hours and he had made an impression for a lifetime. Boomer was surprised to see almost no emotion on Anders his face.
With a little tired voice Anders asked "Let's get out of here. Those Cents probably will be here any second."
Concentrating on taking off, Boomer missed the commotion behind her. Just as she finally got enough of the power from the broker engine to lift off Logan grunted to her "Looks like one engine is screwed. Need a hand taking off?"
Boomer instantly let go of the controls which made the ship bounce back to the ground.
Looking wide-eyed at Logan she could only gasp. Logan smirked at her reaction, seeing the honest surprise and warmth of his survival. Logan nodded to Anders who got out of the pilot seat and said "Took you long enough, old man".
Shaking his head Logan sat down in that seat. Looking back at Boomer, he said "Boomer, I'm alive. I'll tell you later what happened. Now we need to get out of here, because Cents are coming, not many, but still, they can do some damage."
Slowly regaining her normal thoughts Boomer looked back at her controls. But instead of grabbing them she flew from her seat and hugged Logan as she muttered 'I thought I failed you. The only person to accept my new self, even I couldn't do that. You gave me hope again. You...'
Looking at Anders Logan shrugged his shoulders, Anders just mouthed 'FANCLUB'. Logan smirked at that.
Logan pushed Boomer away a little and said 'I have faith in you kid. Now get us up there'
Boomer nodded with tears in her eyes and took back her seat, beginning to lift off.
Logan looked towards Anders, while helping with take off and asked "Are the packages loaded?"
Anders nodded and replied with a little lost voice "Yeah we did that just before ... Neil went..."
Logan nodded remembering how they lost 5 men just before taking off. With a low voice Logan muttered "He was meant to kill me, but I wasn't here, that why..."
Anders looked at Logan with anger as he spat "It's not your fault, you've just been here a few weeks. Keeping us alive more than we ever thought possible. If it wasn't for you, we all be dead!"
Hearing the same words Rianna uttered a few weeks back, Logan snapped out of his self loathing mode and gave a quick smile at Anders.
As the Raider lifted up in to the outer atmosphere the whole ship began to shake. Logan asked Boomer "What's wrong?". Seeing Marian standing next to Anders she replied "A gunshot hit the right engine relays. See if you can by some to get those engines online or at least transfer some extra power the left side. Or we are going down."
Nodding Marian went off to try to fix the ship and Anders followed.
Boomer kept looking at the controls and readout, trying to find a way around the problem. When suddenly a big white flash was seen. Seeing the mushroom of a nuke she looked at Logan and stated "That was the package we left at the spaceport".
Logan nodded as he replied "We needed a diversion to make a jump plot and any basestars that are out here will be hard enough to deal with, without and reinforcements from the ground."
Boomer nodded and returned to the dials when suddenly the right engine powered up.
Levelling the power output, Boomer pulled out of the atmosphere.
Hearing the Draidis ping with contact, Boomer checked it and said "Well it looks like you are right. Basestar dead ahead."
Logan muttered to himself "I hate it when I right about these things, why can't I ever be wrong"
Boomer heard that and smirked "Well you're in luck, I've nabbed a Cylon transponder when we landed at the spaceport. Seeing as they can't check because of the nuclear radiation below that's it's on the same frequency, they'll allow us to close. We can land in one of the landing bays and drop another one of the packages. One will destroy a basestar. I've done it before just before I..."
Grabbing her hand Logan looked at her with compassion and said "Well let's see what yah kid. Nuke the sucker!"
Not able to resist a grin at the response, Boomer's bleak frame of mind got back to work.
Flying inside the hanger, Logan got up and said "Wait here. Be back in few seconds, when you see the back close, get the hell out of dodge coz I ain't setting the timer long, about 1 minute."
Boomer nodded and replied "Be careful".
Logan stalked off. Meeting Anders halfway who was confused, Logan spoke "No time to explain, where are the nukes?".
Anders let him to the nukes. Logan set the time to 1 minute and walked towards the back.
Rianna and Marian where sitting there talking to each other.
Logan thought to himself 'Somebody tell me that story. Only 10 minutes ago Rianna wanted to blow off Marian's head. Sigh'
Getting his head back in the game. Logan opened the hatch, checked the surroundings and put the nuke against the wall.
Pressing Go, Logan removed the keypad so that nobody could stop it. No matter how fast they might process information. Logan ran inside the ship and closed the hatch.
Shouting "Brace for impact" Logan ran forward.
Boomer cleared the basestar only just as the nuke activated. Feeling the shockwave hit, the entire ship heaved landing Logan with again the forward bulkhead.
Totally focussed on the Draidis, Boomer didn't notice Logan's return as Logan asked "And did we get him?"
Boomer looked up at Logan with a big smile and saw the bruise heal from his face as she said "Yeah. Scratch 2 basestars for Boomer"
Logan shook his head but couldn't help but reply "Yeah kid, you did good. Now how about we get out of here and find Galactica."
Author's note: Well I finally made it. It was a longer chapter than I thought, but I just had to add that extra excitement. Maybe a bit much, but there's nothing like a good adreline kick no :D?
