A/N: Having fun? Way I'm figuring it right now, there's gonna be four different endings written; happy one first, so all y'all who only want the happy ending can just read that. Don't worry, I'll label 'em. That said, enjoy the story! Thoughts are in This does take place after the previous chapter.

Agony ripped through him as he listened to Logan scream, though none of it showed.

I have to end this. . .Oh, Logan. . .How?. . .Screams. . . Make it stop. . . Help. . .Hate. . . Oh, God, what to do?

He stared, his eyes never leaving the spectacle before him.

Eventually it ended and he was able to get to Logan again. This time, as soon, as he'd left the sight of the others, tears started streaming down his face.

They got back to the X-Men's room.

"Scott. . ."

"Shh, Logan. It's over."

"Scott, let us help you."

"I'm beyond help. Shush."

"If ya were, kid, ya wouldn't be doing this." Scott was silent. He knew Logan was right. Logan reached up, sensing his chance, touched Scott's face, wiping away the tears. "You can stop this. Set us free. We can help, if you let us."

The struggle was evident on the boy's face.

"Let us help. I know I fucked up kid. Tell ya somethin' else; I think I love ya."

Scott almost looked like a child, lost helpless, scared. "Logan?" His voice wavered, his hand reached uncertainly. Logan reached up with both hands, brought Scott into a kiss, gentle and loving. Scott returned it, after a moment.

No more than ten seconds later, though it felt like forever, Scott pulled away and gave him the slightest of nods. Then he left. Logan wondered if he'd succeeded.

The X-Men came back in shortly after. They were furious.

"We have to do something, we can't let him. . .AHH!" Jean's scream cut off her tirade.

"Jean?" Storm asked, concerned, after the younger woman had gotten hold of herself.

"I can sense you all," Jena didn't exactly reply.

"Hey!" Evan shouted, producing his spikes. "Check it out!"

"It appears that my powers are restored as well," Storm said in wonderment. All were in concurrence.

Logan smiled. Scott was back.

A few moments later, the kid walked in. Everyone was ready to fight him now. Jean actually got off a psy-bolt before Logan intervened.

"Guys, it's okay! Why do you think our powers are back?"

Kurt grinned. "Our Fearless Leader's back!"

Scott smiled timidly. "I. . .I'm sorry. I just. . ." he trailed off, unable to say more.

"It's all right Scott," Storm said. "We understand. It was our fault. Welcome home."

There were hugs all around.

"C'mon, let's get the hell outta here," Rogue said.

Everyone agreed.

They had to fight their way out, but it was worth it just to hear Scott's voice calling out orders, coming up with new strategies once again. Magneto's boys were not prepared, so victory was easy.

Professor X refused to speak to Scott for sometime. He didn't press, knew he deserved it. Eventually, the older man relented and welcomed his son back.

Logan and Scott had some hard times together, but the experience Scott had had and Logan's turning him back held them together like (super) glue. They worked through it all and became the longest lasting couple at the mansion.

Everyone settled down eventually and there was a seemingly never-ending stream of new students who needed to learn to use their powers. They all worked together to make the world a safer place for mutants.

The X-Men had learned their lesson well and made extra sure to never put as much pressure on anyone as they had on Scott.