Hope this is updating fast enough. Just kidding. This will have to do for a few days probably. Lots of things coming up.

Just wanted to have a conclusion to what they where going to do.

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Chapter 10 – An offer you can't refuse

Inside the room 6 bunks where located. The old pilot room smelled of cleaning fluids and welding. 'Was probably made ready for more pilots' Logan thought to himself. Rianna and Marian sat down on one of the bunks, but Val kept walking about.

Logan ignored the smells from the room as he concentrated on the other side of the hatch. 'Hmm 4 soldiers, Adama better be straight about it.' Logan thought. Smelling blood Logan smirked as he thought 'Oh, he put one of the soldiers I decked earlier outside. Smart one. He'll know better'

Val continued her pacing which began to bother Logan a bit, so he walked up to her and put his hands on her shoulders as he spoke "Sit down, kid. Relax. Take a nap or something. Nothing is going to happen for a while. The four marines outside are guarding us, nothing more."

Val looked at him and nodded getting into a lower bunk. Rianna spoke to Logan "This is all nice and well, but we could use some food and water or something."

Logan nodded and replied "Your right, I'll go ask, stay put. I don't want any happy trigger finger marine putting a bullet into anyone of you."

At Rianna's nod Logan walked towards the door. Gave a loud thump and then opened it.

The marine who he had taken down spoke to him "Is there something you need?"

Smelling apprehension and a little curiosity, Logan was surprised to find no anger. Deciding to mend some fences Logan said "First of all, sorry about the hit. But you understand I couldn't let that Cylon walk away." Growling a bit, Logan startled the other marines but the one in front of him just smirked.

Logan smirked back and "What's you name, kid? You're the only one of the bunch who ain't jumpy"

The marine his smirk grew larger as he responded "Sergant Terlan, sir. What yours?"

Smelling the challenge Logan responded "Well sarge, they call me Wolverine, but the name is Logan"

Terlan's smirk disappeared as he asked "You a pilot, that you have a call sign?"

Shaking his head Logan replied "Nah, just a nickname."

Nodding Terlan caught on and he changed the topic "What can I do for you sir?"

Logan gave the kid points mentally on his quick think and decided to be honest with him "Well sarge, the thing is, we've just come from a fight, so we're hungry and thirsty. We could use some bandages and water to clean some wounds too."

Terlan thought it over but shook his head replying "I'm sorry, sir. Under orders to guard the door with at all cost."

Logan thought it over and suggested "I'll make you a deal. You send 2 of the others to get food, water and bandages and I'll head back in. You'll point your guns at the door. If anybody tires to open it on the other side, you put them full of lead.". Thinking to himself 'kid, doesn't have to know that lead won't do shit to me'.

After several moments of thinking it over Terlan agreed and said "If you give me your word you won't try any thing, I'll will 2 immediately."

Sticking out his hand Logan said "deal" and they shook hands. Logan headed back inside and waited for the marines to return, warning the others to stay away from the door. Rianna and Marian where talking again and Valerie was sleeping.

Seeing Val turning and tossing Logan walked over and started to speak in a soft voice while cradling her in his arms "Easy there, kid. Your safe. Northing's going to happen". After a minute or so Valerie returned to a peaceful slumber again.

Shaking his head Logan stood again after laying Val back softly. As he got up, he saw Rianna and Marian looking at him strangely so he decided to ask "What's the matter, ladies, never seen anybody sooth somebodies nightmares?"

Rianna was the first to speak "Not like that. You're treating her like a small child, like your daughter or something. How is that?". Marian suddenly kept quiet, but it was obvious she wanted to know as well.

So Logan decided to tell them his story. Explaining about mutants, his skeleton. How his memory had been removed, how he had to learn becoming human again after losing his memory. How he had been a weapon for some organisation with consent or free will.

Logan finished his story with "And as for treating her like a daughter, well she's had a rough deal. She knows what it is to be human, but she isn't and can't do anything about it. She's home but everybody she knows looks different at her. It's different from you Marian, you knew who you where. She on the other hand believed she was human and kept feeling the dark thoughts. Now she is in control, but nobody will ever believe her at face value. Except for me, but I have the added advantage that I know when somebody is tell the truth. For that reason alone I gave her the name Valerie Howlett. Howlett is my family name and I hope she will see it at a second chance to build something for herself."

Logan still not completely done continued "I offered you the same chance, Marian, so if you want you could use the same last name. At least in name you'll be family."

As Marian heard those words, she broke down. Rianna looked at Logan with pride and gave Marian a hug while whispering comforting words. After a few minutes of sobbing, Marian looked Logan in the face. Logan wiped the last tears from her face saying "No reason to cry, darling. I just want to give you the same chance I got.". Nodding Marian enveloped Logan in a hug and whispered a thank you in his ear.

Logan just rolled his eyes thinking 'I've really gone soft. I think I need to hit something again soon or they'll have to mob me up.'

Sitting back on the bunk Marian looked over at Valerie and said "I would be honoured to carry your name. You have given us hope and self-worth. Thank you."

Logan shook his head replying "Hope maybe, but self-worth is something you give yourself. Sometimes you just need somebody to show you how."

Hearing the guards returning Logan spoke "The guards with the food are coming back. Wait here a sec while I go get the food"

Logan stayed true to his word and did touch the door until a loud knock was heard. Terlan was standing there with food, water bottles and a first aid kit in his hands smirking. Taking the stuff Logan stated "Why did you give the stuff, another guy brought them here"

Looking a little puzzled but still grinning Terlan responded "Well it seems that you made an impression down on the Hanger deck. Hope it's enough. It will have to do for now."

Logan looked over the stuff and responded with a grunted 'Thank you' as he closed the hatch.

Walking over to the ladies, he was surprised to find Val awake and sitting up. "Good to see you up. Get that table over there will ya. Then you gals can get some chow."

Looking at Rianna he said "And you young lady, you're bandages need changing. It might be stitched but it needs to been cleaned around it."

Apparently she thought back to the last time he changed her bandages and she became beet red again. Marian noticed this and wondered what had happened, but decided to help saying "After some food I'll help her. You can get some rest."

Logan got the hint 'you can turn your back, while we change the bandages and talk'

Shaking his head he sat down at the table with Val. Marian and Rianna soon joined. Talking casual while they ate. Rianna recounted the story of what Logan told her and Marian to Valerie, who stared at Logan the entire story with eyes full of tears.

Logan gave a her a sad smile and continued to eat. When they where done eating, there was a knock on the door. Logan sniffed and said "Don't worry, it's Doc. Probably to check on you Rianna."

Opening the door, Logan wasn't surprised to see Terlan standing next to the doctor. Doc spoke "Hello Logan, I've been asked to sit with the girls while you visit the Admiral. The marine that escorted me will escort you back."

Logan thought it over and said "Though luck, I'm the only protection these girls have. I ain't leaving them without it."

Terlan handed him a handgun and said "Give that to one of the girls. It won't be enough to stop many people but it should give you time enough to get here in case of trouble"

Logan gave the man a pointed stare, while smelling his scent. "No deciet, a little fear, but mostly concern and pride" thought Logan.

Logan nodded let the doctor step in and told Terlan he would be right back.

Walking towards the girls Logan said "Change of plan, girls. It seems Doc is here to check up on Rianna and has been asked to stay here while I talk to the Admiral."

Smelling the fear from Boomer, Logan continued "Knowing that would leave you two vulnerable, so..." handing Boomer the gun " said to give one of you the gun. It won't stop a full assault, but will give time for me to get here and deal with any eventualities.

Seeing and smelling that Val was placated, Logan walked over to Rianna kissed her and murmured "Now, you should have let me done it. Would have been much more fun."

Getting the responding blush again, Logan smirked and said "See yah in a while, kids. Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

As Logan was almost out of the hatch, he heard Valerie quip "Like that leaves anything."

Letting out a laugh Logan entered the hallway. Terlan was still standing there with a new marine and said "This is corporal Venner. He'll escort you to Admiral Adama. You have my word, as long as I'm standing here, no harm will come to them."

Logan nodded and turned to Venner saying "I'm Logan, lead the way". Both of them made their way through the ship. When Logan and Venner stepped in CIC, Logan was officially impressed but didn't let it show.

Venner led him to a door near the end of CIC and knocked.Hearing the Admiral voice say "Enter", Logan concluded that this was the Admiral's personal quarters. Entering Logan noticed the homey feel the quarters had and mused 'Hmm probably lived on-board for a few years for sometime now.'

The corporal came to attention and some forgotten reflexes of Logan followed suit. Grunting Logan took his natural I'm pissed of look and cursed himself for letting his mind wander.

Admiral Adama noticed the reflex but dismissed the corporal, leaving only Adama and Logan.

Logan looked around and asked "Where's cueball?"

Seeing a confused look on Adama's face he explained "Mister I'm a walking liquor cabinet XO, I will threaten anybody who doesn't do as I say"

Giving Logan a hard look Adama responded "The XO is busy with ships business, but hearing Samuel's story I decided to talk to you first."

Grunting Logan sat down across from Adama and said "You wanted to talk, so talk"

The admiral looked up at Logan searching his eyes for something while saying "I will as soon as my other guest has arrived."

So they waited, it wasn't long until a knock was heard. Logan caught the scent and said "Your son is here"

Looking at Logan in surprise, Adama said "Enter" and indeed Lee Adama entered.

Walking towards his father and the guest, Lee said "You wanted to speak to me, Admiral?"

Adama looked towards his son and said "Yes, Lee. I want you to meet somebody. This is Logan, who according to Samuel Anders, single handedly killed over a thousand Centurions and able to find humanoid Cylons in a matter of seconds instead of days."

Turning to Logan again he said "This is Lee Adama, Commander of the Pegasus. A Battlestar we recently ran across. After several failed leaderships, Lee was the only person good enough to get the job done."

Lee put his hand out towards Logan and Logan took it while eyeing him up and down. Logan said "So you where the son down in the cave on Kobol."

Lee gave Logan a searching look but couldn't find anything so he asked "How do you know that."

His father answered instead "It seems Logan investigated a dimension transport on Earth and somehow ended up on Caprica."

Lee looked at Logan with suspicion and asked "And how do we know you are telling the truth?"

Logan just lifted an eyebrow smelling the suppressed anger and resentment coming of this young man.

Adama hearing the hostility in Lee's voice explained "Samuel Anders explained everything that happened on Caprica and I'm inclined to believe him. Especially when Logan here, took out a Cylon operative only minutes after arriving."

That shook Lee to the core. Logan caught the change in his scent, from anger to fear to confusion and now wariness. Lee looked at Logan while he said "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to come on so strong. I've..."

Logan interrupted him "Don't worry kid, I like it when people talk what they think, instead of hiding behind words. Off course do it again and I might just teach you a thing or two about manners.". That last part was repeated with a challenge in his voice.

Lee looked Logan up and down and said "Gym, after this meeting.". Logan nodded.

The admiral shook his head, but thought to himself 'Let Lee learn his lesson now, don't judge a book by his cover.' so he coughed and said "Well if you two are done, challenging each other, I would like to continue this meeting."

Lee looked sheepishly at his Father, but Logan who smelled the humour in the Adama's scent just smirked.

Sitting down again, Adama started "Before we discuss why I asked you hear, let's first talk about the girls that are with you. Rianna off course is free to go as she pleases, as long as she doesn't wander into restricted areas. But the two Cylons you have..."

Lee jumped up at that and started to sputter, but his father's hand stalled him while Adama continued "You can understand we can't have enemy agents running around. Especially on a military ship and we have limited man power so can't guard you and them continuously. For a solution, I want to suggest we move the Sharon we have in a specialized cell in with you and the girls and move those guards in the hall."

Logan thought it over and said "I have no problem with that, but know this, if Sharon hurts one of my girls, I won't hesitate" and he released his right claws.

Hearing Lee gasp Logan looked at him and said "Don't worry, kid. I wasn't planning on using it on you. I only do that when you get me mad."

Lee a little intimidated could only nod, which led the Admiral fake a cough to hide his smile.

Logan continued looking back at Adama "And leave Terlan, he's the only one of the pansies who has the brains as where to talk and where to threaten."

Adama replied "That can be arranged. Would you mind if Sharon's boyfriend a pilot, Helo, sometimes visits her?"

Logan shook his head as he replied "As long as he keeps it at normal hours, doesn't bother the other's I don't give a damn. But same rule applies to him, hurt one of my girls, get hurt."

Adama shook his head, but knew better than to argue. Lee on the other hand got a little tired of hearing it and said "Why do you threaten everybody like that?"

Logan smirked at him as he replied "Well it's saves a lot of unnecessary talking and makes people think before they do something. A little fear keeps most people sharp and those who doesn't well not my problem"

Swallowing hard Lee looked at Logan with a strange look and the scent his was giving off was so confused even Logan had trouble figuring out what he was on about. Logan decided to give the kid an out "Kid, You didn't know all this before you challenged me, I give you the chance to back out now, no harm no foul"

Adama shook his head, he knew better. 'Especially now Lee would want to test him' Adama thought to himself. Hearing the same sentiment voiced by Lee, Adama decided to continue with the business on hand "Now that's sorted, I'll get to the point. Samuel Anders hinted that you had someway of detecting humanoid Cylons. You yourself said so when we met, so my question to you is, how?"

Logan thought about the question and about how much he wanted to say about himself. After a while Logan decided to tell him "Well I have a enhanced sense of smell. I smell as sharp as a dog or wolf.". Seeing the confused faces Logan explained "An animal back home who has a keep sense of smell and was used for the hunt in old days."

Logan continued "Because of this, I can smell a lot of things, including the artificial blood that runs through a Cylon body. In an open field I can probably pick out a Cylon a kilometre away, on-board Galactica, it will be probably more like 100 metres."

Both Adama's where now looking wide-eyed at Logan and it was Lee to respond first "Is that an ability all humans on earth have?"

Logan shook his head explaining "Nah, you not only jumped the distance but also into a dimension where humans have evolved with an extra gene. This gene gives different people different abilities. Mine are an advanced healing factor and some animal like senses."

Lee looked thoughtful at that, but didn't continue the line of questioning, so Adama picked up again "Well that is a use full ability for us, as you can probably guess. We know that at least 8 humanoid Cylon models are somewhere in the fleet. I should say 7 now, god knows where. If you are willing I would like to appoint you a special commission of Cylon Specialist. But know to the public as an advisor to me and only answerable to me."

Logan stared at the man, taking in his scent and listing to his heartbeat to try to find out his motives. Smell was worry, pride, honesty and concern and his heartbeat wasn't much above normal. Logan thought he was telling the trust so he asked "Would I have to wear a monkey suit like you and the kid?"

Adama looked at him pointedly and said "I know you have military training, but no that would warn any agents of your arrival. I want you, if you accept, to travel throughout the fleet and checkout all the ships for agents. Some men will be assigned to you to help."

Logan looked at him hard and said "No men, I work alone. Trust me when I say, I can handle anything those spies throw at me."

Adama shook his head and said "No, I can't let you kill all the Cylon's, we need information on what they have done."

Logan in turn shook his head as he replied "Well than you out of luck, unless you let me dismember them a little, they won't talk. Trust me, I tried"

Lee became pale next to him and began to smell of fear, but the old man smelled almost like approval. Logan spoke up "But if you want me to take somebody with me, I'll take Val."

Adama looked at him puzzled as he asked "Who's Val?"

Logan said "Valerie Howlett, used to be your Boomer, but learned that she was a Cylon. She didn't want to be a Cylon but couldn't be a human, so decided to blow up the farms on Caprica. They, Val as well as Marian where going to blow themselves up with all the farms. I met them there and questioned them. Found out their intentions and offered them a chance to make something of their lives. Boomer grabbed it immediately, just glad somebody was treating her as a person and Marian followed."

Seeing that both men where now listening attentively Logan continued "Taking their heavy raider we landed at the space port, loaded Anders and the guys and set a nuke to blow. Also taking two more nukes. After the fight at our base we lifted off Caprica and a basestar was in orbit. Boomer explained what you did at Kobol and we decided to try it again. Once we destroyed the basestar, we jumped to the first location heading towards Kobol when we met your force. As you hear, Val saved our lives several times now and I know I can trust her. Now the question is, how bad do you want to get rid of your spies. I'll only take the job if Val's my partner, else we'll just leave."

Adama knowing several things about Logan's way of doing things from Anders, looked thoughtful, while Lee was again jumping to conclusions asking "And you think we just let you leave. Especially with our enemies. You are even crazier than you look"

Logan snapped at that a said "Don't know what your problem is, kid, but wait for the gym to get that out of your system. And if you think you can stop me, you got another thing coming."

Adama put up his hand to stop the argument from continuing as he said "All right, but corporal Venner goes with you. He'll keep an eye on Valerie while giving you an extra hand."

Logan thought a minute and said "Alright, you got a deal. I'll start tomorrow. But before I do anything, I would like a shower and so would the girl. Some fresh clothes wouldn't hurt either."

Adama replied "I'll have some standard issue tanks, shirts and pants delivered to the room and then have the marines escort you to the showers. It's mixed you'll just have to make do, just as the pilots."

Logan smirked at that saying "Well I won't mind, but the girls won't like the marines ogling them in the showers, so they'll have to stay outside."

Nodding Adama put out his hand and as Logan grabbed it said "Welcome to the fleet, Cylon Specialist Logan."

Lee didn't shake his hand again but gave him a salute, which Logan returned. Adama spoke up again "Lee, will escort you back and I go call about those clothes."

Nodding Logan got up turned to the hatch. Lee looked at his father for a moment then followed.

Reaching the hatch Logan asked smirking "You still want to head to the gym?"

Looking straight into Logan's eyes Lee just nodded and indicated with his hands to follow him. Heading towards the gym, Logan suddenly got a whiff of a scent and called out "Hold up , Lee. There's something here"

Lee looked back confused but waited to see what Logan was up to. Logan headed off towards storage rooms, reaching one he said to Lee "There's a humanoid Cylon in there, together with a human. The human is called chief, I can hear them talking."

Surprised Lee grabbed for his gun and wanted to open the door, Logan held him back saying "Don't. He doesn't know we know. You ask to talk to the chief, I'll take out the Cylon."

Seeing that Lee was about to comment, Logan amended "I'll incapacitate him, not kill him, alright?". Nodding Lee reached for the door and opened it.

Inside was the chief and the chaplain. Lee held his cool and ordered "Chief, the Admiral wants to see you. This will have to wait."

The chief immediately stood and walked towards the door. The chaplain on the other hand just look a little irritated at the interruption. Lee nodded to the chaplain and led the Chief outside while Logan remained. As the hatch closed Logan said "Can't we've met father, but then again I don't meet Cylons for a hobby"

The chaplain stood angry but his scent told another story 'surprise and even a little fear'.

Logan smirked and let the man think he was talking to anybody else, after venting 30 seconds by the chaplain he had enough and Logan released his claws.

Seeing them the chaplain changed his tactics. He rushed Logan, not a smart thing to do. Logan just stepped aside and gave him a hard hit in the back of the neck. Propelling the chaplain into the door hard. GONG.

Logan smirked 'Sounded like a Chinese gong there.'. Seeing the chaplain dropping to the ground Logan sighed thinking 'Damn can't even fight right. Damn Cylons'

Lee who had told chief to stay put and called the marines, was just by the door when he heard a loud gong. Listening he could not make out more sounds, so he decided to shout "LOGAN, YOU ALL RIGHT?".

Hearing a grunt, the response followed "Yeah and stop shouting. I can hear you breathing, let alone shouting. Seems the good father had a run in with the door and decided to take a nap."

Lee shook his head, the man was insane, but good. Opening the hatch, Lee saw the site of Logan sitting on the Cylon with his arms on his back. One set of claws around his neck, limiting the chaplain's movement.

In all his years, Lee had never seen anybody so restrained as the chaplain was now. Logan seeing the impressed face of Lee, smirked and said "This ain't impressive kid, just basic combat training at home."

Lee nodded and replied "Marines are on their way, should be here any second."

Hearing footsteps fast approaching Logan said "They just arrived."

Turning towards the door, Lee was surprised to see the marines just arriving. After giving a puzzled look towards Logan, Lee ordered "Take the chaplain to the brig. He's a Cylon, so use extreme caution. If he makes a wrong move, shoot to kill"

The marines left with the prisoner, leaving Lee, Logan and Chief. Looking towards the Chief, Logan saw great desperation on his face and his smell was full of confusion, fear and self contempt. "What's you problem chief. He's a Cylon, you ain't. You can't blame yourself for listening to common sense, even if it comes from a unlikely source."

The chief looked shocked at Logan's words but his scent relaxed a bit so Logan continued "Now I don't know what you did, but self pity ain't the answer. Face the fears or whoever you wronged and make things right."

Nodding was the only thing the chief could do, to this stranger who said exactly the words he was afraid to say to himself.

Logan said "There's no place like the present, so get going chief."

Chief started to sputter, but Lee said "I could make it an order, chief?"

Looking down at the floor the Chief nodded and walked out of the hatch towards Life station.

Lee said "Taking down the Cylon was impressive, but what you did for the Chief was amazing. With a few words, you turned his inner demons into perspective and hopefully he'll be able to get over it."

Logan just grunted and walked out the hatch, leaving Lee trailing behind him. Walking next to Logan again Lee fired his questions "How did you know ...". Logan put up his hand and said "I told you about my sense of smell. I caught a whiff of his scent when we walked down the hallway. Followed the scent and tada another Cylon bites the dust."

Lee looked at Logan and said "Well seeing as this was a delay, we probably should get going to your room, or else the women will be surprised by the clothes and marines."

Logan looked at Lee a second, but decided to agree. Nodding his answer, he headed towards his room. Lee noticed that for a new person, Logan had an exceptional sense of direction, because he almost headed in a straight line towards his room. 'Must be his sense of smell' mused Lee.

Reaching the corridor where the room was located Logan and Lee where surprised to find the marines gone and the hatch a bit open.

Logan heard the shuffling of feet and grunting inside and hurried to find...

Again a cliff hanger sorry boys and girls, but have to give myself a break. Saw the ending of season 2, don't know if I like it yet, so from now on expect some changes.

See ya soon, Vipe