Primal Instinct.

Chapter Ten: Titlehere.

Marie tried to fight Jean's power thoroughout the flight whilst Logan had to growl a fair bit at Hijack who wanted to attack Jean whom he only guessed was the one who wouldn't let his Alpha go somehow. By the time Jean was walking to the Medical Bay, still using her power on Marie which caused her to float ahead of Jean, sweat was starting to appear at the top of her hairline. It did after all require a lot of concentration to keep her power active as it was for the time she had been doing so, especially with Marie who was definately a lot stronger mutation wise then she used to be from what Jean could tell. The lab was so white with everything in perfect order it looked cold, professional, and sterile. Of course it was filled with the latest gadgets so it could take care of any mutant with any kind of ability to the best ability. At the far end of the room was a room with three walls made out of unbreakable glass. It was big enough for one single bed. It was used for the mutants that were in a state that could be dangerous to the rest of the residents of the school. For example, a mutant gone feral to the extreme such as Marie.

In one of the glass walls was a glass door which was opened by Jean with her ability. Still keeping her concentration on Marie, Jean then put Marie into the room before locking the door. The redhead exhaled with relief as she let Marie out of her power's grip. Marie snarled viciously, leaping forwards to attack Jean but ending up slamming with a thud against the unbreakable glass door. In her feral state she had no idea what it was, only that it was keeping her from her prey. All she wanted right then was to rip Jean's hair from her head before ripping limb from limb off the female who dared to steal her mate. She hadn't even been able to have her first coupling with her mate yet and this female had stolen him from her! Anger flooded through Marie's veins as over and over again she slammed and punched the glass door and walls. She would have used her claws if it weren't for the supression collar around her neck stopping her from using any and all mutations.

Ten minutes later a grey blur shot into the medical lab and began scratching at the glass door barking his head off. Jean jogged out of her office at the back of the Medical Lab, her gaze falling onto the canine that was trying all it could to get into the safe room. Sighing, she used her power to keep Hijack and Marie still, opened the door, put Hijack inside, and then shut as well as locked the door. Hoping everything would be quieter now the pair were together Jean went back into her office.

Hijack, as excited as he was, buried his head into Marie's chest as his tail wagged happily. He had never been away from his Alpha as long as he had in the past few days. he did not like it. Marie was just as excited as he was, burying her head into his scruff as she took in his scent deep into her lungs. He was her Beta. Her pack. They made a chuffing noise to each other, an animal way of comforting each other as they stayed clinging to each other. It was only when footsteps were heard that the pair split apart. Both turned to face the front of the Medical Bay, snarls errupting from their throats as they eyed the figure approaching them.

The man's nostrils flared, but this time instead of Logan being in charge in all his humanity and morals Wolverine was in control lost in his feral instincts whilst Logan was pushed to the back of the male's mind where Wolverine usually dwelled. Marie tilted her head up, her nostrils flaring too as her instincts told her something was different about this male. Something different then the last time she had been around him earlier. Marie flared her nostrils, trying to detect what was different, but her feral mind just couldn't process it. All it could pick up was the male suddenly seemed like an Alpha. However it wasn't enough to make her submit to him. She merely snarled at him again, and a second later Hijack joined in the snarling too.

"Logan,"

At the name Marie watched the male blink. It seemed like his eyes cleared and the Alpha aura around him wavered before it was barely noticeable.

Logan turned around, relieved he had put Wolverine back in his place. Much longer with Wolverine in control he knew he would have ended up in that Quarantine Room trying to copulate with Marie. This was Marie. She was so much younger then him, and that was if they took the age of his appearance. His real age... Well he could be over a hundred years old with his mutation. He was probably old enough to be some long since died ancestor - not that they were related in anyway.

Xavier walked into the Medical Lab, glancing from Logan to Marie who was now snarling away again inside her confinement room with her canine companion joining in.

"Sabertooth should be here sometime today. I know you have history with him, more so since recovering all your memories, but I ask you to not give him any trouble. You may keep an eye on him, we all will, but remember he is a mercenary for hire. He did the job he was paid for when he took Rogue all those years ago. He didn't hurt her or touch her inappropriately. Of course she didn't have any control over her power then but anyone who is determined enough could have figured out a way around that. Not everything is as it seems."

He spoke, watching Logan after he had stopped speaking. He barely saw the small nod Logan gave him but was relieved that he had. He didn't need any more trouble then there already was.

"Other mutants regained their powers since the cure turned out temporary. We have to work on the assumption Rogue has hers back. This is why I am hesitant to remove the supression collar. I think it would be wise to keep it on until we can be sure she will behave. Who knows what kind of state her mutation is in, and if she has any powers from her time with Stryker."

Logan sighed, hating the fact the kid had to wear the collar but he understood.

"I know wheels."

He grunted, before turning on his heels and stalking out of the lab. Shaking his head Xavier watched Logan leave before returning his gaze to the feral Marie. His daughter. It scared him that he could have died, finally when Jean was the Phoenix, and never knowing he had a daughter. He had for years accepted the fact he wouldn't be a father and his legacy would be the mutants he helped within his school. Now he had a daughter, with Mystique no less, and he had no idea what to do. Would Marie even remember that vital information when she regained her senses? He let out a deep sigh before leaving the Medical Bay as well. He had to wait for Sabertooth to arrive. A part of him wondered if Mystique would end up dropping by since the Brotherhood had taken her after the raid on Stryker's. He had no doubt she'd turn up at some point to see Rogue, he just didn't know when.

It wasn't long after that when both Marie and Hijack fell asleep curled up together. A couple of hours later Marie found herself stirring as the scent of food whafted down into the Quarantine cubicle that housed the Wolverine when on a few rare instances he became feral himself. Her stomach growled its protest. It was so loud that Hijack stirred himself into awakeness. The thought of food however was short in their minds as the scent and sounds of approaching those two legged creatures began heading their way. Marie picked out the male that had been caged with her and the confusing feral male coming their way as well as an unknown male. Her entire body tensed as panic lit inside her veins. The unknown male's scent and closing presence screamed feral alpha male to her, and she hadn't even set eyes on him.

Growl upon snarl rumbled in her throat, Hijack quickly joining her in the warning calls as the grey beast leapt up onto all four paws. It was mere seconds that the two leggeds strolled into the Medical Lab.

Charles Xavier was the first one who strode in with Logan half a step behind him. They walked into the middle of the Medical Lab before stepping aside as Sabertooth sauntered past them towards the unbreakable cubicle. Xavier and Logan watched on; Logan wearily whilst Xavier analysed every action occuring between Rogue and Sabertooth.

Marie noticed the male's muscles rippled with power beneath the clinging white cloth that covered his upper torso - something faint in the buried depths of her mind thinking 'shirt'. Instinct screamed 'THREAT' and so she stood, stretching out from her crouch to do her best to look tall and intimidating. The first law of the wild was that when it came to a fight intimidation was half of the battle. Most of the time if you were intimidating enough fighting was not even needed as the other walked away. However, despite Marie's attempts, Hijack backing her up without a single hesitation, the pair knew this male could not be intimidated.

Victor tilted his head as he eyed Rogue before him. He hadn't quite believed Xavier's story but had come anyway out of curiousity and the money Xavier was throwing at him. She was definately feral though. Even without seeing it in her eyes or hearing it through her growls, her body language screamed out the fact. He barely spared half a glance to the canine before he focused back on Rogue again.

"Open the door."

He commanded, his voice husky and deep to Marie's ears. She didn't know what he had said but just by the look in his eyes she knew it wouldn't be good in any case. A buzzing sound was heard a second before Marie noticed a sudden gap in the confines of her new cage. 'ESCAPE'. Her gaze flickered from the gap to the clear Alpha male standing barely five strides away from said gap. Hijack was waiting for her command, but Marie was not sure how to proceed. She wanted out. She wanted freedom, but with the new male stood so close to the gap she couldn't be sure if he'd attack her if she tried.

Marie snarled at him, baring her teeth as she inched forward towards the gap. Victor smirked at her attempt but did not move. He kept his gaze locked on hers, every inch of his impressive bulk making it clear he was the dominant one here.

In the wild, every female challenged prospective mates to prove their worth whether it be through impressive dancing courtship rituals including amazing colour, or a vicious fight to see if the male could dominate her to prove its worth. No female ever let a male that was not worthy of them force them into submission; they had to earn that honour. This was the reason why despite knowing this male's clear strength and powerful presence that she continued to step out of the cubicle snarling at Victor. She would not submit without a fight. Especially not with a pack - of one - relying on her.

Her bare feet scratched against the cold floor as she stood four strides away from the male, her nails meeting nothing but cold tile instead of the earth that such an act was suited for. Her hands flexed briefly, her gaze still focused on the new male's own, and then as quick as lightning she lunged for her prey.

Victor was more then ready for such an assault.

Author's Note: God, I'm sorry I took so long to update. Hopefully this was worth the wait. =)