A/N: Wow, the final chapter. Where to start? Thank you reviewers! You made this a great story. I can't believe how far we've come. Oh what the fuck let's save the thanks til the end.

There are moments in life where everything hangs in the balance. Where you become unsure of reality and begin to reject. Where you're faced with a decision that you never wanted to make. What do you do in these moments? You can turn away from them and never look back. You can blatantly deny the moment and just let it pass by undecided. You can loud the burden onto someone else thinking they can handle it more than you. Or you can lift you head high and fight. Fight like you've never fought for before. You fight knowing that the options in front of you are not the only options, that is more. With faith there is more. And when you fight through those moments, it's then that you find the miracles.

John had never left her side. He spent every moment with her. His lighter dangled from one hand, ready to flame anyone who suggested he leave her side. He'd made her a promise. He kept his promises. He could have so easily walked away, from that first moment she'd told him. But he didn't. So many times he'd feel pressure, the Pyro inside him telling him that he should just run away. But he pushed at those personae, because he'd made a promise. Now he stood before Hank, faced with one of those moments. Where everything hung in a balance. In this case between life and death.

'Say it again Hank.'

'She's healing.'

'Which means…?'

'Two possibilities, she's recovering from this or it's the final stages of Logan's psyche before she…'

'Don't say it. DON'T YOU DARE SAY IT.'

'John.'

'No, it can't be. She absorbed that boy, um… Dan no, David!'

'He was human. The reverse effect won't work like that.'

'Good to see you have a name for it.' he muttered sarcastically.

'John, you're being unreasonable.'

'Just get out.'

'But…'

'Let's go see Storm. She wanted a team meeting anyway.' whispered Logan.

Hank sighed then nodded following Logan out the room. John tried to calm down again as he took Rogue's hand in his.

She looked so helpless. Tubes in various places, a breathing mask and needles in her skin. He sighed and looked at the foetal monitor. The babies were just fine. The gynaecologist or Leah was astounded that the babies were not in distress. They were healthy despite the fact that Rogue was slowly shutting down. He moved a strand of silver hair from her face and kissed her lips.

'You promised. You're gonna fight. Remember? Please don't leave me.'

-xXx-

John was asleep when it happened. But woke up the instant he felt pressure on his hand. His eyes snapped open. He was shocked by what he saw. Marie was lying staring at the ceiling, talking to Hank, frown on her face. He didn't register what she was saying, all he knew and wanted to know was that she was awake. Hank however noticed John was awake. He smiled, patted Marie on the shoulder and left the room. He stood up to stand by her face. Gently, as if she was porcelain, he kissed her lips.

'Hi.' she whispered.

'I thought… I… for…'

A tear slid from his eye. She smiled and wiped it away.

'I'm okay.'

'How?'

'The babies. Hank just confirmed. They're mutants. One is healing me and the other is helped me control my power.'

'You're power?'

'Cure's gone from my system. But our little baby helped me do what I was always struggling with, control of my skin.'

'That's amazing.'

'You saved me. John, you gave me these two beautiful children inside me and saved my life. Thank you.'

'I'm just glad you're okay.'

'I'm fine, though I've been in labour for the past few minutes…'

'What!'

'Yeah, the doc's just waiting for the right time. You know my hole has to be able to pop them out.'

'Will that be okay, for you?'

'Yeah. I'm fine I promise.'

She took her hand in his. He kissed her lips as Hank and Leah entered. He stared at her noticing how she indeed was sweating and one hand was clutching her stomach. Hank stood by the machines to monitor her heart while Leah propped her legs up.

'You ready, Marie?' called Leah.

'Yeah.'

She breathed and moaned. John took a deep breath as her hand crushed his. Soon there was the sound of crying in the air. But he and Hank watched Marie go pale. She smiled faintly. He leaned over her and kissed her again.

'One more, Marie. Then all the pain stops. Just don't leave me again.'

She nodded and closed her eyes. He tightened his grip. Soon a second cry filled the air. He looked at Marie, she looked so weak. Leah had taken her legs down. John lifted her and shifted behind her, so that she rested between his legs. Her head rested on his shoulder. Leah brought over two blue blankets. Marie groaned.

'Another two Pyro's! Why me?'

John chuckled and kissed her forehead. Hank smiled and took a baby from Leah before handing him to Marie.

'Here.'

Marie took the baby holding him close. Hank handed John the other one. Then Hank moved to clear up the equipment. Leah hovered over Marie.

'How are you feeling?'

'Better.'

'If you feel too weak, we'll get Logan to heal you. We would get the babies to but they're too young for us to tell which one was the healer. I mean they both heal, but I think one heals the mind. Like a telepathic healer.'

'I'm fine Leah. You have to stop spending time with Hank. You're starting to sound like him.'

'Okay, Marie. Excuse me; I have to… spread the news.'

Leah winked then left. After a few minutes Hank left too. Leaving just him and her. John sighed rocking the baby lying on his left arm while holding Marie with his right.

'Johnny?'

'Yeah?'

'Hank told me. How you fought for me.'

'Are you angry?'

'No, sugar I'm so touched that you love me that much.'

'I know you wanted me to let you go, but I couldn't. I'm sorry.'

'It's okay, you're as stubborn as me.'

'Guess we're perfect.'

'Or two broken pieces that fit together.'

He smiled and looked at their two boys. Both had brown hair and were small, being premature. And scarily enough both looked like him. He pulled Marie closer and kissed her hair. A silent thank you, ran through his mind that his bad past didn't lead to a loveless future.

-xXx-

Two weeks later Marie was declared healthy and fit to move on her own again. Which worked as she was sick of wheelchairs and hospitals. The moment Hank told her she screamed and jumped up and down before leaping onto John, who said a silent thank you he wasn't holding the babies. After a long passionate kiss, John pulled away and had to remind her that now was not the time to make more children. She chuckled and they took the children to their room. She gasped as she entered. There were two little cribs decorated with blue and on the floor there was an assortment of toys.

'John?'

'Don't look at me, this was all Kitty.'

'Wow.'

'Do you wanna change?'

'Huh?'

'The gang is waiting down stairs. Angel and Jubilee took the kids on a school trip, but they say they'll come see the babies soon.'

'Again, huh?'

'You have to introduce the newest x-men.'

'Oh! Yeah. Just let me…'

She headed into the bathroom and washed her face. Then she pulled off her t-shirt and sweats, opting rather for a green summer dress. Then she let her hair cascade over her shoulders. Finally pulling on flip-flops, she came out and went to pick up a baby. John smiled and picked up another. They walked slowly to the rec room. She smiled as she entered. Kitty and Bobby sat on one couch, Storm and Logan on the other. Hank and Leah leaned by the window. Marie and John took a seat on the unoccupied couch, in the center of everyone. Marie took a deep breath.

'Everyone this is Jacob Xavier Allerdyce and Jason Scott Allerdyce.'

'Oh god how will we tell them apart!' cried Kitty.

'That's easy. Jason has brown/green eyes and Jacob has pure brown eyes.'

'They're beautiful Marie.' whispered Logan.

She smiled and walked over to him, putting Jason in his arms.

'This little one healed me. We ran some tests. Hank's theory is it's from your mutation. I want you and Storm to be his godparents.'

'Marie…I…thank you.'

'I am honoured Marie.' whispered Storm.

Marie smiled and hugged Storm, and then gave Logan a kiss. She left Jason with him. Then John turned to Kitty.

'Kitty, we want you and Hank to be Jake's godparents.'

Kitty smiled and jumped up and down. Then she rushed over to John and took Jacob. Hank nodded and Marie was sure she saw a tear in his eye. Then Marie turned to Bobby.

'Yeah, It's just…'

'It's okay Marie. I know what Hank's done for you.'

John walked up to Bobby, handing him a paper.

'My assignment. Sorry it's late. And, friends?'

Bobby nodded and they shook hands. Marie turned to everyone else.

'You saw that right? I'm not imagining things!'

They all chuckled and John came and pulled her into a hug.

'You're crazy baby. Bobby doesn't need to worry, we'll have more children soon.'

'You're unbelievable.'

'I know.'

He nipped her ear causing her to giggle. She sighed and looked at the sun shining outside.

'Kitty and Logan could you baby-sit for awhile?'

'Sure kid.'

'Yeah, like go rest or you know.'

Kitty wiggled her eyebrows suggestively and Marie simply rolled her eyes. Then she took John's hand and they went outside. She walked towards her bench, taking in the grounds, the grass, the sky. She sat down and burst out laughing as he immediately pulled her onto his lap.

'What's wrong John?'

'Nothing.'

'I see how you look at me.'

'It's just you seem so unreal. Like any moment I'll wake up back in the med lab and you'll still be lying there.'

'It's real sugar. I'm real. My heart is beating, I'm alive.'

'I know, it's just scary.'

'Believe me I know. I feel like I cheated death and it's coming back to haunt me.'

'Not while I'm around.'

'My big strong man.'

'My sweet little angel.'

She smiled and kissed him.

'I love you John Allerdyce.'

'I love you Marie Allerdyce and I know what you've done.'

'What?'

'You left Logan and Kitty with the twins knowing they needed changing.'

'You don't know hard it is since you've made me do both of them.'

'I'm sorry, forgive me?'

'Just this once. Think they can do it.'

'Yup, they're the x-men.'

'Saving lives…'

'And changing diapers, one baby at a time.'

-xXx

Lesson Learned.

A/N: If you paid any attention to the title of the story you'd know why I put lesson learned. Hehe. Thanks to everyone who reviewed. Wasn't sure how to end this but I decided happy is a good start. So? Anyway I have like six other stories to tackle so bye-bye unless you're sweet enough to review my other stories.