A.N. Okay I finally tell the name. I hope that those who are still reading
aren't reading just to find out the name. Or you might quit after this
chapter. Okay, problem: I had a really neat idea, but I waited too long and
now it doesn't fit in with the story line. I had been trying to stick with
the series this time but that will no longer work. So this is going to have
to be a bit AU. I don't know how AU yet. The new mutants are here. Mystique
has not yet left the brotherhood and the brotherhood has just gotten a new
addition. Okay on with the story.
Wolverine's greatest Challenge
Fairly early in the morning Storm decided to check on Wolverine to see if he needed any help. Between interrupted sleep and adrenaline he would likely be having some problems. Her suspicions were confirmed when she heard the crying baby three doors down. Poor Logan! She smiled and knocked at the door. Wolverine opened the door and all but dragged her in.
"Help! She's driving me crazy! She needs a clean diaper and she's hungry! What do I do first?"
"Hmmm. Change her diaper first because she'll likely fall asleep again when you feed her." Wolverine put the baby on the changing table, handed Storm a rattle and asked her to distract the baby. Storm did as she was asked and soon Cub was staring at them with wide blue-gray eyes while sucking on the rattle. That she had stopped screaming seemed to be calming down Logan.
After he changed and dressed her, Logan decided to bring her to the breakfast table. He could give her a bottle there and maybe someone else would hold her while he ate. Besides everyone seemed to want to know what her name would be. This way he could tell them all at once.
Before he even entered the room, he could hear the usual hullabaloo.
"Kurt, you're shedding in the cereal!"
"Evan, you can't drink all the milk! The rest of us have cereal too!"
"Jean, would you stop using your telekinesis at the table!"
"Bobby, stop freezing everyone's food!"
"Amara, you can not thaw your food that way!"
"Jubilee, you can not cook the eggs with your firecrackers!"
"Kitty, I don't think anyone wants to try one of your muffins. Maybe the birds will eat it."
"Ray, control your temper! You can't afford to replace another microwave!"
"Jamie, I know there are fifty of you right now but we are only feeding the original!
"There aren't fifty, only ten."
"Close enough!"
"Now Jean you can't dump the pitcher of water on Scott's head. Yes, I know he's annoying you but you still can't."
Logan was standing a few feet from the door laughing silently to himself. Poor Hank! He was breakfast monitor today and with the exception of how many Jamies really were there; had been making all the comments. Then he made one that stopped his laughing.
"No, I do not know what Logan is going to name the baby!" Logan decided to take that as his cue and walk in as if he hadn't heard a thing. As soon as they entered the room, silence fell. He very calmly took his seat and started to feed the baby as if every eye in the room wasn't on them.
Tension was mounting. He could smell it. It was only a matter of time.
"Uh, Mr. Logan? Did you, like, come up with a name for her?" Kitty finally asked.
"Yep."
"Do you intend on enlightening us with this important knowledge?" Storm asked.
He smiled. He couldn't help it. "Her name is Adrian Rose Logan."
There were general smiles and murmurs of approval. Then everyone wanted to hold the baby.after she was fed of course. Wolverine found himself keeping an extremely close eye on her at all times. He was especially nervous when Jamie wanted to hold her. What if he duplicated himself while holding her? Fortunately, Hank insisted that everyone had to be sitting down in order to hold Adrian. Many of them took great delight in informing her of her own name and theirs.
"How come she puts everything in her mouth?" asked Jubilee after noticing Cub having decided once again that Kurt's tail must be edible.
"Her sense of taste is her most developed sense right now. Her eyes can only focus about six inches in front of her so the first thing she does is stick something in her mouth." Wolverine answered. Those baby books must have taught him more than he thought. "What surprises me is that she slept through the movie Die Hard last night."
"Information overload. It was too much noise for her to deal with so she didn't even try. She just fell asleep. Babies often fall asleep after shots for the same reason. This will last a few months." Storm informed him.
"Auntie O, how come you know so much about babies?"
"Simple, Evan, I helped your Mother take care of you when you were born."
For some reason Evan found that piece of information embarrassing while the others found it amusing if not hilarious. Logan didn't have a whole lot of sympathy for him. He shouldn't have asked.
After breakfast the kids had to rush off to school. Naturally they were reluctant to do so. After helping Storm clear up the table, Logan said something about going for a walk.
Storm smiled and brought out a baby carrier that they had purchased the day before. Logan looked a little reluctant and even said something about it maybe being too cold for her. Storm kept smiling and brought out a baby sweater.
After a few minutes, Logan had Adrian strapped to his front and Storm was handing him the infamous diaper bag. He glared at her, not wanting to upset Adrian. Was it just him or were his glares having less and less of an effect on 'Ro. Finally he was outside showing his brand new daughter the grounds. Chuck had come along too. They had no idea they were being watched.
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Gambit sighed to himself. Sure it was all well and good that he got to see the lay-out of the "X-geek Palace" as his companion had dubbed it but his companion was also in the process of driving him nuts. Didn't he ever shut up?
"Okay, I hear the voice of Wolverine. He's tough; you want to be super-careful of him because he can tear you apart. Here, try to see."
Gambit obliged and looked through the foliage. Then he gave his silver-haired companion a look. "Do you mean the homme in the wheelchair or the homme carryin an infan?"
"Huh? Let me see!" Pietro exclaimed excitedly. Then after an exclamation of surprise, without thinking, he ran in for a closer look.
Remy swore and charged a card. He may not like the excitable guy, but didn't relish seeing him killed either.
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Logan was extremely surprised to suddenly have the speed demon in his face trying to get a good look at Cub. So surprised that Quicksilver could thank his lucky stars he didn't wind up impaled on Logan's claws. As it was the only thing stopping Logan from yelling was he didn't want Adrian crying. "What are you doing here?" he demanded.
"Trying to see the baby. Hello baby, hello." Was his only response.
Logan glared at the Professor who had the gall to appear amused. He was not going to impale anyone. He was not going to impale anyone. If this kid had the nerve to breathe on her funny, he was going to....
/Relax Logan. His intentions are harmless. He isn't going to hurt her. /
Logan forced himself to come down a little. Maximoff hadn't come alone. "Hey kid, why don't you call your friend over?"
"Yeah sure, good idea! Hey Remy! Come and see the cute baby!"
Remy was not very happy with Pietro at the moment. However it had not escaped him that this 'Wolverine' character had known he was there anyway. So maybe Pietro didn't deserve death..... Remy would just charge his bed. Slowly, in as non-threatening manner as he could, Remy approached the small group.
"Can I hold the baby?" Pietro was asking. Logan was not happy with the idea. He could just see Pietro running off to who knows where with Adrian. He was about to say a flat out 'NO!' but the Professor beat him to the punch.
"I don't see any reason why not. Of course Mr. Maximoff I think Logan is going to want some assurance you do not attempt to run away with her."
"It's a girl? Cool! I won't run."
Logan was still very uncomfortable about this. "All the same," He handed Adrian to Pietro and then latched onto his arm. He wasn't taking any chances. If the professor hadn't said yes, he wouldn't let it go this far.
Then Logan took another look at the other kid. Must be a new member. "So what's your name and power?"
Remy was trying to think if there was anyway he could not answer that question without getting hurt. He had heard stories about this guy having claws and had no wish to verify the stories. He didn't have to worry. Pietro was on a roll. Was he even thinking tonight?
"Oh, that's Remy. Codename: Gambit. He charges things with kinetic energy. By the way, why is there a baby at the X-g.... I mean X-mansion?"
Apparently the Professor didn't mind them knowing. "This is Logan's daughter. She came here yesterday."
"Logan has a daughter???????? HAAAAAAAAAAAA! That's funny! Hey, Remy! Come hold the baby!"
"Hold it!" Logan leveled his stare at Remy. "You can charge objects, does that include living things like..." He trailed off not knowing how to complete his question.
Remy wasn't sure if he could charge people or not. He had a feeling that uncertainty was not an acceptable answer. He also knew better than to try to lie to a telepath and a guy who might be able to smell a lie. So he gave his most innocent smile, "Now, who could do somtin' like t'at to a cute liddle baby?"
Logan didn't quite like that answer but with great reluctance let Remy hold her for a few minutes. He still hadn't let go of Pietro's arm, and didn't until he had Adrian back safe and sound. About then, Pietro seemed to come to his senses and decided it might be best to leave while they were still capable of doing so. Therefore the next was a few quick goodbyes while Pietro grabbed Remy and ran back over the fence and back home. Logan thought he heard the speed demon say "Wait till I tell the guys!" as he turned to glare at the Professor.
A.N. I think this is the longest chapter I ever wrote. Okay one thing about first and second generation mutations. Because both of Adrian's parents are mutants, her powers will not be the same as either of them. Basically, don't assume Adrian has any of Logan's powers until they are mentioned. We know that she has his healing ability so far. She is not an exact carbon copy of his powers. She may or may not end up with super keen senses or claws. You just have to wait and see.
Wolverine's greatest Challenge
Fairly early in the morning Storm decided to check on Wolverine to see if he needed any help. Between interrupted sleep and adrenaline he would likely be having some problems. Her suspicions were confirmed when she heard the crying baby three doors down. Poor Logan! She smiled and knocked at the door. Wolverine opened the door and all but dragged her in.
"Help! She's driving me crazy! She needs a clean diaper and she's hungry! What do I do first?"
"Hmmm. Change her diaper first because she'll likely fall asleep again when you feed her." Wolverine put the baby on the changing table, handed Storm a rattle and asked her to distract the baby. Storm did as she was asked and soon Cub was staring at them with wide blue-gray eyes while sucking on the rattle. That she had stopped screaming seemed to be calming down Logan.
After he changed and dressed her, Logan decided to bring her to the breakfast table. He could give her a bottle there and maybe someone else would hold her while he ate. Besides everyone seemed to want to know what her name would be. This way he could tell them all at once.
Before he even entered the room, he could hear the usual hullabaloo.
"Kurt, you're shedding in the cereal!"
"Evan, you can't drink all the milk! The rest of us have cereal too!"
"Jean, would you stop using your telekinesis at the table!"
"Bobby, stop freezing everyone's food!"
"Amara, you can not thaw your food that way!"
"Jubilee, you can not cook the eggs with your firecrackers!"
"Kitty, I don't think anyone wants to try one of your muffins. Maybe the birds will eat it."
"Ray, control your temper! You can't afford to replace another microwave!"
"Jamie, I know there are fifty of you right now but we are only feeding the original!
"There aren't fifty, only ten."
"Close enough!"
"Now Jean you can't dump the pitcher of water on Scott's head. Yes, I know he's annoying you but you still can't."
Logan was standing a few feet from the door laughing silently to himself. Poor Hank! He was breakfast monitor today and with the exception of how many Jamies really were there; had been making all the comments. Then he made one that stopped his laughing.
"No, I do not know what Logan is going to name the baby!" Logan decided to take that as his cue and walk in as if he hadn't heard a thing. As soon as they entered the room, silence fell. He very calmly took his seat and started to feed the baby as if every eye in the room wasn't on them.
Tension was mounting. He could smell it. It was only a matter of time.
"Uh, Mr. Logan? Did you, like, come up with a name for her?" Kitty finally asked.
"Yep."
"Do you intend on enlightening us with this important knowledge?" Storm asked.
He smiled. He couldn't help it. "Her name is Adrian Rose Logan."
There were general smiles and murmurs of approval. Then everyone wanted to hold the baby.after she was fed of course. Wolverine found himself keeping an extremely close eye on her at all times. He was especially nervous when Jamie wanted to hold her. What if he duplicated himself while holding her? Fortunately, Hank insisted that everyone had to be sitting down in order to hold Adrian. Many of them took great delight in informing her of her own name and theirs.
"How come she puts everything in her mouth?" asked Jubilee after noticing Cub having decided once again that Kurt's tail must be edible.
"Her sense of taste is her most developed sense right now. Her eyes can only focus about six inches in front of her so the first thing she does is stick something in her mouth." Wolverine answered. Those baby books must have taught him more than he thought. "What surprises me is that she slept through the movie Die Hard last night."
"Information overload. It was too much noise for her to deal with so she didn't even try. She just fell asleep. Babies often fall asleep after shots for the same reason. This will last a few months." Storm informed him.
"Auntie O, how come you know so much about babies?"
"Simple, Evan, I helped your Mother take care of you when you were born."
For some reason Evan found that piece of information embarrassing while the others found it amusing if not hilarious. Logan didn't have a whole lot of sympathy for him. He shouldn't have asked.
After breakfast the kids had to rush off to school. Naturally they were reluctant to do so. After helping Storm clear up the table, Logan said something about going for a walk.
Storm smiled and brought out a baby carrier that they had purchased the day before. Logan looked a little reluctant and even said something about it maybe being too cold for her. Storm kept smiling and brought out a baby sweater.
After a few minutes, Logan had Adrian strapped to his front and Storm was handing him the infamous diaper bag. He glared at her, not wanting to upset Adrian. Was it just him or were his glares having less and less of an effect on 'Ro. Finally he was outside showing his brand new daughter the grounds. Chuck had come along too. They had no idea they were being watched.
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Gambit sighed to himself. Sure it was all well and good that he got to see the lay-out of the "X-geek Palace" as his companion had dubbed it but his companion was also in the process of driving him nuts. Didn't he ever shut up?
"Okay, I hear the voice of Wolverine. He's tough; you want to be super-careful of him because he can tear you apart. Here, try to see."
Gambit obliged and looked through the foliage. Then he gave his silver-haired companion a look. "Do you mean the homme in the wheelchair or the homme carryin an infan?"
"Huh? Let me see!" Pietro exclaimed excitedly. Then after an exclamation of surprise, without thinking, he ran in for a closer look.
Remy swore and charged a card. He may not like the excitable guy, but didn't relish seeing him killed either.
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Logan was extremely surprised to suddenly have the speed demon in his face trying to get a good look at Cub. So surprised that Quicksilver could thank his lucky stars he didn't wind up impaled on Logan's claws. As it was the only thing stopping Logan from yelling was he didn't want Adrian crying. "What are you doing here?" he demanded.
"Trying to see the baby. Hello baby, hello." Was his only response.
Logan glared at the Professor who had the gall to appear amused. He was not going to impale anyone. He was not going to impale anyone. If this kid had the nerve to breathe on her funny, he was going to....
/Relax Logan. His intentions are harmless. He isn't going to hurt her. /
Logan forced himself to come down a little. Maximoff hadn't come alone. "Hey kid, why don't you call your friend over?"
"Yeah sure, good idea! Hey Remy! Come and see the cute baby!"
Remy was not very happy with Pietro at the moment. However it had not escaped him that this 'Wolverine' character had known he was there anyway. So maybe Pietro didn't deserve death..... Remy would just charge his bed. Slowly, in as non-threatening manner as he could, Remy approached the small group.
"Can I hold the baby?" Pietro was asking. Logan was not happy with the idea. He could just see Pietro running off to who knows where with Adrian. He was about to say a flat out 'NO!' but the Professor beat him to the punch.
"I don't see any reason why not. Of course Mr. Maximoff I think Logan is going to want some assurance you do not attempt to run away with her."
"It's a girl? Cool! I won't run."
Logan was still very uncomfortable about this. "All the same," He handed Adrian to Pietro and then latched onto his arm. He wasn't taking any chances. If the professor hadn't said yes, he wouldn't let it go this far.
Then Logan took another look at the other kid. Must be a new member. "So what's your name and power?"
Remy was trying to think if there was anyway he could not answer that question without getting hurt. He had heard stories about this guy having claws and had no wish to verify the stories. He didn't have to worry. Pietro was on a roll. Was he even thinking tonight?
"Oh, that's Remy. Codename: Gambit. He charges things with kinetic energy. By the way, why is there a baby at the X-g.... I mean X-mansion?"
Apparently the Professor didn't mind them knowing. "This is Logan's daughter. She came here yesterday."
"Logan has a daughter???????? HAAAAAAAAAAAA! That's funny! Hey, Remy! Come hold the baby!"
"Hold it!" Logan leveled his stare at Remy. "You can charge objects, does that include living things like..." He trailed off not knowing how to complete his question.
Remy wasn't sure if he could charge people or not. He had a feeling that uncertainty was not an acceptable answer. He also knew better than to try to lie to a telepath and a guy who might be able to smell a lie. So he gave his most innocent smile, "Now, who could do somtin' like t'at to a cute liddle baby?"
Logan didn't quite like that answer but with great reluctance let Remy hold her for a few minutes. He still hadn't let go of Pietro's arm, and didn't until he had Adrian back safe and sound. About then, Pietro seemed to come to his senses and decided it might be best to leave while they were still capable of doing so. Therefore the next was a few quick goodbyes while Pietro grabbed Remy and ran back over the fence and back home. Logan thought he heard the speed demon say "Wait till I tell the guys!" as he turned to glare at the Professor.
A.N. I think this is the longest chapter I ever wrote. Okay one thing about first and second generation mutations. Because both of Adrian's parents are mutants, her powers will not be the same as either of them. Basically, don't assume Adrian has any of Logan's powers until they are mentioned. We know that she has his healing ability so far. She is not an exact carbon copy of his powers. She may or may not end up with super keen senses or claws. You just have to wait and see.