Hey, guys. I hope you're still with me. I wish Iron Man and Wolverine would be in a movie together, it would be awesome, too bad we won't get to see it. Enjoy this chapter…

Chapter 21- Tony and Logan meet

Wednesday morning was a sunny day, probably the last rather warm one, so lessons at the school were modified and held outside for a change. Some kids were with Ororo studying plants, others with Beast watching animals, Logan and Jean were watching kids who were playing basketball and Scott was with a group talking about some math stuff. Charles, Raven and I were standing on the terrace observing the scene and catching up on life. "So, Em, you finally got a man in your life? Because if not, it's about damn time." said Raven, while Chuck was smirking, obviously remembering the scene on Sunday. "Actually, yes; as off last week I'm engaged." Raven shrieked so loud everyone on the grounds turned to look at us. I just wanted to disappear and Charles was just smiling complacently, you know his typical smile look with the nodding.
"Raven calm down, it's not like it's that big of a deal." Now her eyes grew wide.
"Not a big deal!? You weren't able to move on after your last boyfriend for decades and now you're engaged so don't tell me it's no big deal, because it freaking is!" The whole mansion was still staring and Logan even more.
"If you want to know more, we better move this inside." "Why?" I turned her so she would see our audience. "Oh, right let's go inside and you will tell me everything." "Alright." That's when my phone rang, it was Tony. "Speaking of the devil. I have to pick this up, be right back." With that I disappeared in the mansion.
"Hi, Tony!" "Hey, I was starting to be worried that you didn't call yet."
"Sorry. I had my hands full and… You know, I forgot." "You sound a bit distressed. Everything ok? You have nightmares, don't you?" "How do you know?" "I just know you, you have the kind of I didn't sleep for nights in a row, have terrible nightmares I want and don't want to talk about at the same time voice. So wanna tell me what's going on?"
"You really know me too well. Alright, you better sit down, there is something I wanted to tell you anyway." "What are you pregnant?" "What? No. Tony, how could I possibly be pregnant if we never, you know." "Sorry, I didn't think. Ok, I'm sitting."
"James is here."
"James? As in your old fiancé James, as in that guy you thought was dead when he didn't come back after war James?" "Yes, that one."
"Wow. This is the last thing I expected you to say." There was a pause and then he continued with a dead serious tone. "So what do you want to do now? Do you want to break off our engagement? I mean you loved this guy so much you waited for him pretty much until last year, so if you want to get back together with him…" "Tony, no. No, I don't want to end what we have, I love you and I couldn't wish for someone better. I just thought you should know he's here. He lost his memory by the way." "Oh, ok, so we're not breaking up?"
"No." "Alright, I just wanted to be sure. So what are those nightmares of yours about?" I swallowed, took a deep breath and said a single word. "Alex."
"That's bad, very bad. I remember you used to have those nightmares around Christmas. So what triggered them? Oh, right."
"Yes, I think so too. Do you think I should tell him?" "Honestly, I think you should. He deserves to know it."
"You know it is kind of weird with you being the voice of reason. Could you do me a favor?"
"Yes, it is weird. So, what can I do for you?"
"The box with pictures I keep under my bed, could you bring it? Logan, sorry James, he goes by Logan now, he would like to learn something about his past and…" "You want to help?" "Yes, so could you?" "Sure, I'll stop by in the afternoon. I want to see this guy."
"Ok, see you then, bye!" "Bye!"

Raven was already impatiently waiting in the living room. "So shoot. I want his name first." I sat down next to her. "His name is Tony, Tony Stark." ""What? The famous Tony Stark, Ironman/Stark industries CEO, playboy, genius, narcisstic Tony Stark?"
"Yeah, that one. He's a nice guy."
"You never read about him in the magazine or watched the news or YouTube? Ok, he's a philanthropist and hero and he supported the Accords, but… I just don't want to see you hurt." I took her hands and looked her in the eyes.
"I appreciate that, Ray, but I met him at the MIT, before he became like that and trust me, the true Tony is not the one you see in the news. Ok, he can be annoying sometimes, but he always means well."
"Ok, let's say I trust you. But the more important thing is, does he love you?" I smiled. "Yes, he does. And I love him."
"Alright, so, when do I get to meet him?" "Oh, he'll stop by in the afternoon, I asked him to bring me something."
"Perfect. Let's join the rest, because with the audience we had, they all will be wondering where we went."
"Raven, could you please not tell anyone who it is? I'd like to keep it out of public as long as possible. I'm pretty sure Chuck already knows."
"Sure thing, but I'm pretty sure everyone will know sooner or later once he arrives." "Rather later."

It was sometime around 3PM when Tony arrived in his beloved orange Audi R8. Raven, in her natural blue form and I were sitting on the steps in front of the mansion, waiting for him. "Hey, Tony! Long time no see." "Likewise." "This is my long time friend Raven." "Hello, Mr. Stark."
"Please, call me Tony." Then Raven leaned and whispered into his ear. "You hurt her and you're dead."
The poor Tony only replied a scared "Yes, ma'am." while I was trying to hide my laughter.
"Here's the box you wanted." He said as he took the box from his passenger seat.
"Thanks."
"So, where is he?"
"Ok, you'll get to meet him, but I have to put this thing away first." Together we walked to my room, where I placed the box.
"He's in the backyard, Tony. Follow me." "Who's he?" Raven asked. "Logan, Tony wants to meet the Wolverine." I gave Tony a Don't you dare to tell anyone about it look, which he nodded to in agreement. We stepped out on the terrace. "Logan, could you come here, please." The Wolverine didn't hesitate once he picked up a new scent. Tony stayed hidden in the shadows so that he wouldn't attract more attention than necessary. Raven took Logan's place at the basketball court and we went to the living room.
"So, you're Logan, right?"
"Yes, and you must be Tony Stark." They just stared at each other, arms crossed. Can this end well?
"You're her fiancé, right? I heard a lot about you from all around, but she says you're a good guy. But if she's wrong, I'm telling you, you better treat the girl right or I'm after you."
"What gives you the right to? If I recall, it was you who left her." Shit, I'm hoping they won't kill each other. Only Tony is proud enough to argue with the Wolverine and look him in the eye. Logan stared him down. "I like you." he finally said with a smirk. "You have guts and weren't afraid to tell the truth. You're right, it was me who left her and I just wish I knew why. Want a beer?"
Phew, thank god. Now they were both smirking. They are much more alike now that I see them next to each other.
Tony stayed for a few more hours and him and Logan seemed get on well. Too well. Those two were definitely up to something and it wasn't going to be good. The girl went crazy when they saw Tony, but it's nothing we wouldn't be used to. Once a few group pictures were taken they let him go. We parted in the front on the mansion with a kiss and I waved him goodbye as I watched the car disappear into the night.

Tony was right, if I want to get rid of the nightmares, I had to tell Logan about Alex and I had to do it as soon as I could. That would be tonight…