{Logan's apartment} March 4th, after dark--around 9
That night Logan ate a quick meal, alone, and then he got ready for bed, alone. ((is this how my whole life will me? One lonely thing after another? With Max filling in the gaps between?)) After having searched what seemed like the whole city twice over, he still hadn't found Max. ((I hope she's ok)) Now, there was nothing else he could do but sleep. Sighing as he got into bed, he slowly fell into a dreamless sleep.
Not knowing quite how she had gotten there, Max found herself in front of Logan's penthouse. Making up her mind that she would just go in and check on him, to make sure her dreams were un-founded, she broke in and silently made her way to his bedroom door. Peering inside, she saw him seemingly sleeping peacefully. Standing silhouetted in the doorway, indecision wracked her mind and body. ((what am I doing here? He's fine, now I can go home)) Almost as if an invisible thread drew her in, she crept up to the bed and crawled under the covers. ((I'll just stay for a little while...)) Curling up beside him, breathing in the scent that was all his own, she purred, and buried her head at the back of his neck, resting at last.
Logan knew immediately when Max entered his apartment. He felt it, almost as if she had an invisible energy that preceded her everywhere. Keeping his eyes shut, Logan was surprised when he felt her crawl into bed beside him ((is this the same Max I first met?)) More of a pleasantly surprised though. Not knowing why she had come, he did know she would tell him when the time was right. Taking a deep breath as she settled down, he smiled to himself. All that mattered right now, was that she was there, next to him, hugging him close. And that was the way he wanted it to stay.
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"Alpha team in position"
"Delta team in position"
"Awaiting orders sir"
"Move in at my signal."
"Yes sir"
"Go, Go, Go!"
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{Logan's apartment} late at night, March 4th
Max awoke sensing something was wrong. Hearing muffled voices and footsteps, she was immediately on alert. Jumping up she took a fighting stance. Then, creeping out into the hall, she was met by the sound of guns being cocked. Having the advantage of night vision, she was ahead in the respect. But still being dangerously sick, she was incredibly weak. Going back into the bedroom, she quickly woke Logan.
"What is it?" he asked concerned
"Shh!!" she demanded, her eyes wide and searching the room "Get ready to make a quick exit" she said, dragging him out of bed into his wheelchair. Although she strained herself to do so. "Damn! We're trapped!" she swore quietly.
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"Subject spotted"
"Move in. I expect you to get her this time Colonel."
"Yes sir, Lydecker sir"
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Not fully understanding what was going on, only that Max was very upset, Logan reached into a drawer for his gun. Loading it, he faced the door along with Max. Come what may, they would face it together. Then the door was opened, revealing a wall of armor clad, heavily armed soldiers. Max leapt at the advancing line, as Logan shot down several himself. As he tried to reload, 2 soldiers over took him, knocking him to the ground. Concealing the gun under him, all time seemed to freeze as Logan looked on, Max battling her way through the line, quickly loosing strength. Logan made a split second decision. Pulling the gun out from under himself, he shouted "Max! Go!" ((run for it!)) as he shot the man blocking the doorway. Quickly set upon by kicking men, Logan met Max's eyes with a silent plea ((save yourself Max, leave me)) Mouthing the words, "I'll always love you" he was interrupted as yet another kick connected with his stomach, doubling over, he lost eye contact. Taking one last agonized look at Logan, Max sprinted out the door, then made a diving leap out the window, shattering the glass, and cutting herself in many places. Hitting the ground hard, she slowly stood up and made her way into the shadows to catch her breath.
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"Sir, subject on the run"
"What was that?"
"I repeat, subject on the run"
Bringing out a gun, Lydecker shot him. "What a shame" he said, not really meaning it. "Everyone else spread out. You will search until you find her."
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