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Hey, it's been a while since I've posted, and I'm really sorry about that. ):

I've been busy, and guess what? I'm going to the beach for a week next Friday! Yayy. x]

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QUESTION:

WHA ISH YOU AFRAID OF?

Buggsss. ):

Oh my God, ticks, I am PETRIFIED of ticks. Just a few days ago I was COVERED in them—long story—it was awful. ):

And I freakkk when there are spiders/bees/mosquitoes, too. God, I'm such a wimp. xD

And oh my God, I'm eating a pickle! ;D

:3

"Blair," Danny said quietly, taking her hand, "let's go."

"Y-yeah," Blair stammered, still thinking hard. "Let's get out of here…."

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[Logan]

Now Victor had officially tried to kill Kayla, but failed miserably. Logan stopped him just as he had tightened his grip on Kayla's throat.

Then, as they had already done so a million times, they fought—and crashed right through a glass window.

Now Logan had a choice to make.

His claws were outstretched and at his brothers throat. He could kill him—or he could be the bigger person and let him live. But he didn't know if he wanted to be the bigger person right now….

Victor was smiling, despite the fact that he had three razor sharp claws at his neck. He was egging Logan on…he was encouraging him to embrace his inner animal….

"Feels good, doesn't it?" Victor said quietly, smirking. "All that rage…" his voice trailed off as he glanced at Logan's adamantium claws and growled, "Do it."

And just as Logan was about to abandon his "be the bigger person" option and kill his brother, Kayla's voice interrupted.

"Logan—you're not an animal," she said, her voice pleading slightly.

Logan stiffened and hesitated. He could follow his bloodthirsty older brothers' advice—or the woman he loved who had lied to him for years….

"Ooh, yes you are," Victor disagreed. "Do it," he repeated, grinning malevolently.

It was a difficult decision, yes, but Logan was able to reason with himself. If he did kill his brother, that would be the end of it. Never again would Victor provoke him, but then he'd be just as filthy, and rotten, and horrible as Victor was…and he wasn't like his brother…not at all…he wanted no resemblance whatsoever with him ….

So Logan, with a lot of effort, tore his claws away from his brothers' throat. Victor looked slightly disappointed, and opened his mouth to say something, but Logan screamed and punched him, causing him to black out.

Logan sighed. He wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice—but deep inside, he could feel it. Embracing his inner monster wasn't what he wanted to do…he didn't want to be a killer….

"Logan?"

Logan looked up. Kayla was standing not too far away from him, her eyes tearful and her face pained.

Logan said nothing. He just stared at Kayla, waiting for her to continue.

"My sister—Logan, they have my sister. I never wanted to trick you Logan, I really do love you…and I always have…but they have my sister. Please, I'm so sorry," Kayla pleaded, her eyes shimmering with fresh tears.

Logan hesitated. So Kayla did really love him? He didn't know if he could trust her…what if she was lying…maybe she just wanted his assistance….

"Logan, please," Kayla added, her voice cracking.

"Okay…," Logan agreed gruffly. "Where are they holding the mutants?"

Kayla's pained expression flickered slightly as she led Logan in the right direction.

[Blair/Danny/Kira]

"So—" Kira interrupted as she, Blair, and Danny trudged around the Three Mile Island, searching for the prisoners.

Blair and Danny both stopped and looked at her, slightly irritated.

"What?" Danny said.

"I dunno—it's awfully quiet…," Kira's voice trailed off, and she glanced around awkwardly, silencing herself.

"God, we must be morons, because I have no freaking idea where Gambit and the other mutants are…," Blair mumbled miserably.

"Yeah, we're morons," Danny said lightly, trying to be playful for Blair's sake.

"Danny, not the time," Blair sighed.

"But you said—oh my God, I think I see Logan! He's—he's on top of the cooling tower!" Danny said excitedly, pointing up at the cooling tower standing several yards away from them.

"What?" Blair said, squinting her eyes. "Whoa, that is Logan. Who—who's he fighting? And—holy shit—is Victor fighting with him!?"

Both Danny and Blair were now staring up at the tower with curious expressions, while Kira had a blank look on her face.

Blair's eyes began to wander away from the tower, and that's when she noticed a woman, who was rather young-looking, with dark brown hair lying on the ground clasping her side—which was pouring blood.

"Oh my—are you okay!?" Blair exclaimed, sprinting over to the woman.

Danny and Kira noticed the woman at that moment, and they followed Blair, anxiousness revealed on their faces.

"Huh?" Kayla said painfully, glancing up. "Who—who are you?"

"My name's Blair," Blair replied, kneeling down beside Kayla. "What happened to you?"

"I've been shot," Kayla mumbled, rubbing the wound on her side. "I'm freezing."

"Okay…um…you'll be all right. We'll get some help…," Blair said unsurely. "Hey—what's your name?"

"M-my name's Kayla," Kayla stammered.

Danny and Blair exchanged shocked glances at this news.

"K…Kayla?" Blair said doubtfully. "But—you're supposed to be…dead…."

Kayla slowly shook her head, wincing as she did. "It—wait—how did you—?"

"I'm a friend of Logan's, Kayla. I've been following him around for a while," Blair explained. She gestured robotically to Danny and Kira. "These are my friends—Danny Fisher, and Kira Chloe."

Kayla's eyes trailed over to Danny and Kira. "Are you all mutants…like me?"

"I am, and Danny is, but Kira—wait—you're a—a mutant? But—" Blair cut herself off shook her head, "Kayla—did Logan save the mutants…?"

"The imprisoned ones? Yes. We both did a few minutes ago—"

"Okay. Good," Blair said simply, feeling slightly relieved. "So—you're a mutant?—I thought—"

"Seems like you've missed out on a lot," Kayla interrupted lightly, her eyes tearing up as she clutched her side tighter.

"Seems like it…," Blair agreed absentmindedly, but then her head snapped up when she heard an explosion-type sound come from the top of the tower.

The unidentified figure had just used some laser-eye ability to knock both Logan and Victor off their feet….

Blair stood up swiftly. "I'm…going up there," she said uneasily.

Danny grabbed Blair by the arm. "No," he said automatically.

"Listen, Danny," Blair snapped, pulling away from him. "I don't care if I go up there and have my head torn off—this is Logan we're talking about. I happen to care about him."

Kayla looked oddly curious, with an expression that clearly read: How well does this girl know Logan?

"Fine," Danny said irritably, "but I'm coming, too."

"How do you expect to get on top of that tower?" Blair snorted.

Danny's eyes narrowed. He knew Blair was right. She could climb the tower now with her creepy claws—stupid Victor—

"Stay here and help Kayla," Blair suggested. "Kira," she added, turning to her newly found friend, "how much do you know about…uhm…treating wounds?"

Kira looked uncomfortable with the question, but she managed to shake her head and reply, "A good enough amount…."

"Good," Blair said fondly, relieved that Kira was now able to do something productive. "Take a look at Kayla's wound, see how bad it is, and try your best to do something…all right?"

Kira nodded obediently, and kneeled down beside Kayla to take a close look at the gun wound.

"Dan," Blair said, turning sharply to Danny, "Gambit's got to be close by. Find him and get him to help."

Danny looked very unwilling, but he nodded his head and agreed nonetheless, then turned invisible, and trudged off who-knows-which-way.

"Okay," Blair said queasily, closing her eyes and stalking towards the cooling tower, "I am not going to die…I am not going to die…." She glanced up at Victor and Logan fighting. Their clothes were torn and shredded, and they both had several noticeable wounds…although they would heal—Logan's first, of course….

Yes, but you can heal, too, a small voice reminded Blair. That was true…but it took several minutes for her to heal…several minutes that could be enough for fatal bleeding to take her life….

But Blair wasn't a coward, nor would she become one now. Cowardice was weakness…but then again, people were often times dubbed cowards if they were simply smart enough to walk away….

But I'm wayyy too stubborn to walk away, Blair teased herself. Then she smiled weakly, got a grip on the cooling tower wall, and climbed upwards.

Once Blair had successfully managed to climb to the top of the tower, she balanced unsteadily on the edge. Logan and Victor were on the other side, taking punches at the man who Blair was unfamiliar with. But unfortunately, he kept teleporting….

Teleporting, John…. Blair flinched slightly, a wave of emotional trauma coursing through her.

The man teleported again, and this time he reappeared on the opposite end of the cooling tower—beside Blair….

Blair stumbled backwards, nearly toppling off of the tower. "Oohh…crap…," she mumbled unsettlingly.

At that moment, both Logan and Victor turned to face Blair's direction, obviously focused on the man—but they couldn't help but to notice her, too.

Logan's eyes bulged out when he saw Blair, and so did Victor's. But Victor's eyes held some sort of insane rage towards her, while Logan's held terror and concern….

The unidentified man turned to Blair, and she stared uneasily at his bound mouth and frightening eyes….

"Uhmm…," she mumbled, taking a cautious step backwards. She hadn't been expecting to come face-to-face with an unknown enemy of Logan's…not so soon, at least….

The man's eyes scanned Blair's, and then several foot long blades emitted from his hands, which made Blair stagger another step backwards.

And then she yelled out in pain when the man thrust one of the blades through her shoulder.

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