Into the Woods

by Rosmund Chadwick

After the fall of the Brotherhood, with Jean and Cyclops dead, Victor Creed makes a deal with Charles Xavier to stay in some woods and not harm anyone to keep his freedom, but when a young hiker strays in his woods and he finds its his mate...well, you'll have to read to find out.

59. Chapter 59 Three Ferals

CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE

Three Ferals

AN: A quickie chapter, but a chapter none-the-less, right?

Welcome new reviewer/old reader Vincent Van Gogh! Did you cut off your ear? Please don't send it to me. ;P

PS: I know that I am portraying Charles Xavier as an incompetent fool in this fic. Actually, I really like the guy, but I think he's a little too perfect, so (shrugs) I took artistic liscence. LOL.

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When the cubs were finally wore out, a few starting to get cranky, Victor straightened gracefully, two of the cubs tucked under each arm.

"I think it's time fer some food and a nap." Logan chuckled.

Instant protests arose.

"NOOOO!"

"I don't wanna!"

Victor let out a warning growl, ready to pull alpha status when Hank decided to attempt a more diplomatic approach.

"Now, now, children. Surely you all desire to become prodigious and robust when you grow."

When the cubs just looked at him oddly, Victor decided to dumb it down. "In plain English, he's say'n that if you want ta get big and strong, ya have to sleep." He set both cubs gently down on the grass. "But food first. Come on, buts, to the cafeteria." He moved over to where his mate was reclining on the grass, soaking up the sun and chuckled. "You too, my mate. Let's get you fed."

It amused him when she gave a half-hearted growl. "I'm not a kid, Victor."

"No," he agreed, pulling her easily to her feet and steadying her when she swayed a little dizzily. "Yer my mate."

She rolled her eyes but tried to remain calm and patient, remembering the gentleness with which he had played with the children, trying to keep in mind his good points. `He's NOT just a crazy kidnapper…..He's NOT just a crazy kidnapper…..` she repeated to herself. `Just a caveman….. Yeah, a caveman with claws.`

The children were content enough that their nap was delayed for the time being and let themselves be formed into a line to follow the white-haired weather witch to the cafeteria.

Hand paused to stand beside the older feral. "I must tell you that the Professor was under the impression that you were hurting the children. I am glad that was not the case."

Victor let out a low, annoyed growl. I never hurt cubs. Stupid cripple should know that by now."

The blue feral mutant looked a little uncomfortable. "I am beginning to believe that. I also believe that the Professor may not know what is best for the children here."

"Yer read'n my mind, blue butt." Victor said firmly, ignoring Hanks insulted huff. "Let's get the cubs and our mates fed and we'll talk. I can't think of any better ta run a school this size than three(3) ferals."

Cassie was surprised to find herself inwardly agreeing with her former kidnapper.

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VOCABULARY:

PRODIGIOUS: Big

ROBUST: Strong