When I woke up I felt completely healed. I sat up and yawned. AnnaBella! I looked around and was met with a shocking sight. Logan was pacing the room with what looked like a big pink bundle. Bella was sitting down on Edward's lap, curled into him. Edward saw I was awake and gave me a small smile. Logan stopped and smiled.

"Hey kid."

"Is that her?"

He nodded and then sat on the edge of the bed. I reached out and he put the baby in my arms. She looked about two months old already. She was smiling at me and lifted her little arms. I hugged her close, tears running down my face.

"AnnaBella." I whispered.

She cooed and my heart skipped a beat. I looked to Logan who was still smiling proudly.

"Is she-"

"No, no venom." replied Edward.

"She's bitten you and me, and we're fine." confirmed Logan.

"How long was I out?"

"Seventy-two hours."

My eyes widen and I turn to Edward who confirms this with a nod. Bella's eyes flutter and then her gaze turns to me. She yawns but stays on Edwards lap.

"Hey Marie. You've caused quite a stir."

"I have?"

"We've dealt with werewolves, x-men and colic."

I raise an eyebrow and she sighs.

"Remember Jacob?"

"That kid from la push you know?"

"Yup. He's a werewolf and his pack wanted to get rid of the baby when I told him about it."

"Why'd you tell him?"

"He's my friend. I trusted him."

"So what happened?"

Bella points at Logan who smirks. I giggle and stroke AnnaBella's cheek as her piercing grey eyes wonder over my face.

"What about the x-men?" I ask, looking at Logan.

"They want to see you. In a week you're expected back."

"Oh fun!" I mutter sarcastically.

Logan shrugs and heads outside. Probably needing a cigar. I look at AnnaBella again.

"Colic?"

"She missed you."

I nod and her hand touches my breast. I frown and look at Edward.

"Did Carlisle mention if I lactate?"

He shrugs.

"Try."

I nod and then look pointedly at him. He sighs and then leaves, carefully putting Bella on the edge of the bed. As soon as he's out I lift my top and bring her lips to my breast. It's weird as her little mouth seeks me out and latches on a nipple. Then she suckles happily while I try to adjust.

"How does it feel?"

"Weird. What have you been giving her so far?"

"Blood. But animal blood. Hence she's been extremely moody. We've tested normal food and have discovered that she can have both."

"Oh good, I don't exactly carry a never ending blood supply around."

"Everyone loves her. She fell asleep in Edward's arms and he let her stay there."

I smiled and looked down. Her little eyes are closed as she continues to suck. She's mine. All mine. And she's touching me.

"I'm not absorbing her."

"She has vampire skin. You'll always be able to touch her."

I nod and start crying again. It's the happiest moment of my life.

-xXx-

When we visit the x-men she's just about six months. She still can't talk but she gestures to what she wants and we all understand pretty well about what she wants. In the morning AnnaBella likes to eat Esme's pancakes, no-one else's. Her favourite person to play with is Jasper. When watching TV she curls up to Emmett. Her afternoon nap is always in Edward's arms. She loves it when Rosalie dresses her and when Carlisle reads her stories. She drinks the occasional bottle of animal blood but I only wanted her to hunt when she's older. Her face lights up when she hears Alice's laugh. When someone upsets her she reaches for Logan. When she's feeling sad she seeks comfort from Bella. And she never sleeps at night until she's in my arms.

I didn't know how things would happen at the mansion. Would they love her like the Cullens and Logan did? Or would they reject her and in doing so me. I sigh and knocked on the door. Logan grunts and pushes it open.

"Still you're home kid, no need to knock."

"Can you still call me a kid? I mean I've given birth and am a mother."

"Can and will."

I groan and hug AnnaBella closer. Bella didn't come with today. Just me and Logan. We enter the professor's office. Jean, Scott and Storm are inside with the professor. Logan closes the door.

"Hello Rogue." says the professor.

I smile and take a seat opposite him.

"Hello professor."

He smiled at me and then his eyes travel to the little girl in my arms. I carefully unstuck her from the blankets so that they can see her completely. She's a chubby little bundle of baby fat. She looks like a complete marshmallow in the little pink baby grow but Rosalie insisted she didn't. Her hair is long and curly, brown inside but when she's in the sun it shines a golden blonde. She has my nose and big pouty lips. She turns to the professor and smiles.

"Professor, and everyone else, this is AnnaBella Marie."

"Or Abby."

I roll my eyes and look at Logan who smiles. Nothing is worse than when someone else chooses a nickname for your child. Abby gurgles and holds her arms up to Logan. He chuckles and takes her from her arms. I nod at Logan who knows as well as I do that she's hungry and wants food now. He kisses her nose and heads out with her. I watch them go and then turn back to the professor.

"Well?" I ask.

"What is she?"

"She's my baby. Half mutant, half vampire. And I don't care what you say but I'm keeping her. Nothing, not even death, will keep me from protecting her."

The professor sighs and looks down. Scott touches my shoulder.

"We're just worried Rogue."

"Worried? You think if there was anything dangerous about Abby, that Logan would go near her."

"But she's a vampire." exclaims Jean.

"Half! She's not venomous but she has ice cold skin. That's why I can touch her!"

"What about her diet?" asks Jean.

"She drinks blood, but she can survive on food. And not once has she ever shown an interest in drinking human blood."

There's silence and I lean back in my chair. Logan re-enters with Abby who has chocolate smeared on her face.

"Logan," I whine, " she hasn't even eaten lunch."

He shrugs and hands her over to me. He looks around at the other x-men.

"It's hard to take in but she's like her mother. Everything you know about her makes her sound like a threat but once you get to really know her you learn she's an amazing person. If people judged Rogue by her skin they'd never meet the Marie we all know and love."

I blushed a little at that, flattered that Logan thought that way about me. I looked at the x-men who had visibly softened. Then Storm stepped forward.

"May I?"

I nodded and handed Abby to her. The little girl went willingly and smiled at Storm. Storm smiled back and touched her cheek. Abby leaned forward and for a second I'd thought she was going to bite Storm but she merely curled closer to her.

"She's very affectionate." remarked Storm.

"She loves attention." said Logan.

I looked at Logan who was looking at Storm in a very strange way. Then I realised it was love in his eyes. And searching through my memories I found out that Wolverine had a little crush.

-xXx-

I came back to Folks a few days later and by this time Abby had learned to walk. Everyone at the mansion had taken to her. Especially, Kitty, Storm and Hank. I promised that I'd come back when she was older so that they could converse in conversation with her. When I came back, alone so that Logan could spend some time helping the x-men, I found Bella sitting outside alone. As soon as she saw me she hurried over and hugged us.

"Marie, AnnaBella. I missed you."

"Oh, Bells, Abby and I missed you too."

She groaned and took Abby.

"You gave in to the nickname?"

"It's cute."

"I would never give in so easily."

"Yeah, sure Bella. Hey, why so glum?"

"It's nothing."

"Trouble in paradise?"

She shrugged and looked at the house. I nodded.

"Esme?" I called.

I waited for a moment and then Esme was right beside me.

"Could you take Abby? Bella and I are going for a drive."

"Of course."

She took Abby, who shrieked with joy, and walked back into the house. Bella and I headed to her truck. I climbed in the driver seat and watched her slowly climb into the passenger seat. She buckled up and folded her arms.

"Bella, do you have a problem with my driving?"

"Yes."

"Well…"

I started the engine and reversed out. I ignored her wince as I sped down the road.

"Well what?" she finally asked.

"You're not exactly the best driver either."

"I keep to the speed limit."

"More like keep as far under as possible."

"Oh, so driving fast is good."

"Okay, what's really bothering you?"

"Edward proposed!"

"Really?"

"Yes he-, tree Marie tree!-"

"Missed it."

"By an inch!…He did it yesterday."

"And you're upset because?"

"Because….please tell me we didn't run over that old lady…you know how I feel about marriage."

"We did not hit her….I know, but Bella you ask for so much, is it wrong when he asks for something?"

"I guess not."

"Exactly. And-"

I tried to control the car but it lurched as something hit the bonnet. I slammed the breaks and my nose collided with the steering wheel. I groaned and turned on the borrowed healing. I wiped the blood and looked up. Into red, red eyes.

"Hello girl's. You killed my sister, took away my brother's life and completely spoiled my fun. Now, I'll kill you. 'kay?"

Theresa chuckled and I felt my blood chill. Shit.

-xXx-