author: Lucinda
Series: Something in Red, story # 4
rating: pg
disclaimer: not mine. Nobody from Marvel is mine.
distribution: please ask first.
Scott had seemed to be relieved that Maddie knew his 'secret' of being
a mutant. He didn't have to try to explain things away anymore. So, he
told her some about his friends. About how he'd ended up being partly
raised by a kindly Professor who happened to be a telepath, how he and a few
other teens had gone to live at his house, to learn how to control their
assorted mutant abilities. How those teen had eventually became the X-Men,
and how their membership had grown. About some of the things his teammates
could do. Piotr, who could transform himself to steel, or Storm, who
controlled the weather. There was Warren who had actual wings, just like an
angel. He told her about Wolverine, a troubled, grouchy man that smoked
horrible cigars and had foot long claws that came from the backs of his hands.
A few days later, he showed up at her apartment, with this big smile
and an opened envelope in hand. She hadn't expected to see him today, but
it was always wonderful to spend time with Scott. She smiled at him, and
hurried him into the house, away from the cold outside. Helping him out of
his coat, she offered him a cup of hot cocoa, which he accepted.
"So, what has you in such a good mood that you went out into the
cold? I'm pretty sure that envelope had something to do with that smile
you've got. Gonna tell me what it is?" She was smiling, delighted to see
him so happy.
Scott grinned, his expression one of glee and amusement. "Remember
how I told you that Wolverine is always so grumpy? Well, he went away to
Japan, something about a few things he wanted to handle on his own. Now, I
just got this in the mail. Look and see for yourself." He handed her the
envelope.
Curious, Madelyne pulled out a folded piece of paper, thick and
clearly expensive, and faintly scented with some lightly floral scent that
she couldn't quite place. There was also a smaller envelope inside, but she
ignored that for a moment, focusing her attention on the folded sheet of
paper. Opening it, she saw a few eastern characters along the top and side,
and elegantly calligraphed writing in English in the center. 'You are
cordially invited to the joyous wedding of Lady Mariko Yoshida and Logan
Wolverine to be held...' Madelyn gasped as it became clear to her.
"Scott, this is a wedding invitation! Your friend Wolverine is getting
married?" She glanced at the paper again, double checking what she had
read. "In Japan, and wants you to attend? Is this one of those 'few things'
that he wanted to take care of?"
Scott smiled at her, making Madelyne feel like her insides were going
all soft and gooey again. "I don't know. He doesn't really talk about his
personal life very much. But I was thinking... umm.. would you like to go
with me? To watch Wolverine get married."
She smiled at him, her expression delighted, and flung her arms
around Scott, almost knocking him off balance. "I'd love to go. I'm pretty
sure that I love seeing happy weddings. It should also give me a chance to
meet a few more of your friends. They sound like they've been such an
important part of your life..."
Scott smiled at her, his arms folding around her body, holding them
together. "They'll love you. How could they not? You're sweet and caring,
and one of a kind."
Looking forward to an occasion of happiness and joy, they began
talking about who else Scott might know that would be in Japan. They spent
a pleasant evening debating what to take, what to wear, and trying to figure
out what to expect from the wedding. Or what to expect from some of the guests.
end To Build a Future.
Series: Something in Red, story # 4
rating: pg
disclaimer: not mine. Nobody from Marvel is mine.
distribution: please ask first.
Scott had seemed to be relieved that Maddie knew his 'secret' of being
a mutant. He didn't have to try to explain things away anymore. So, he
told her some about his friends. About how he'd ended up being partly
raised by a kindly Professor who happened to be a telepath, how he and a few
other teens had gone to live at his house, to learn how to control their
assorted mutant abilities. How those teen had eventually became the X-Men,
and how their membership had grown. About some of the things his teammates
could do. Piotr, who could transform himself to steel, or Storm, who
controlled the weather. There was Warren who had actual wings, just like an
angel. He told her about Wolverine, a troubled, grouchy man that smoked
horrible cigars and had foot long claws that came from the backs of his hands.
A few days later, he showed up at her apartment, with this big smile
and an opened envelope in hand. She hadn't expected to see him today, but
it was always wonderful to spend time with Scott. She smiled at him, and
hurried him into the house, away from the cold outside. Helping him out of
his coat, she offered him a cup of hot cocoa, which he accepted.
"So, what has you in such a good mood that you went out into the
cold? I'm pretty sure that envelope had something to do with that smile
you've got. Gonna tell me what it is?" She was smiling, delighted to see
him so happy.
Scott grinned, his expression one of glee and amusement. "Remember
how I told you that Wolverine is always so grumpy? Well, he went away to
Japan, something about a few things he wanted to handle on his own. Now, I
just got this in the mail. Look and see for yourself." He handed her the
envelope.
Curious, Madelyne pulled out a folded piece of paper, thick and
clearly expensive, and faintly scented with some lightly floral scent that
she couldn't quite place. There was also a smaller envelope inside, but she
ignored that for a moment, focusing her attention on the folded sheet of
paper. Opening it, she saw a few eastern characters along the top and side,
and elegantly calligraphed writing in English in the center. 'You are
cordially invited to the joyous wedding of Lady Mariko Yoshida and Logan
Wolverine to be held...' Madelyn gasped as it became clear to her.
"Scott, this is a wedding invitation! Your friend Wolverine is getting
married?" She glanced at the paper again, double checking what she had
read. "In Japan, and wants you to attend? Is this one of those 'few things'
that he wanted to take care of?"
Scott smiled at her, making Madelyne feel like her insides were going
all soft and gooey again. "I don't know. He doesn't really talk about his
personal life very much. But I was thinking... umm.. would you like to go
with me? To watch Wolverine get married."
She smiled at him, her expression delighted, and flung her arms
around Scott, almost knocking him off balance. "I'd love to go. I'm pretty
sure that I love seeing happy weddings. It should also give me a chance to
meet a few more of your friends. They sound like they've been such an
important part of your life..."
Scott smiled at her, his arms folding around her body, holding them
together. "They'll love you. How could they not? You're sweet and caring,
and one of a kind."
Looking forward to an occasion of happiness and joy, they began
talking about who else Scott might know that would be in Japan. They spent
a pleasant evening debating what to take, what to wear, and trying to figure
out what to expect from the wedding. Or what to expect from some of the guests.
end To Build a Future.