HOLD OF DEATH By: silverstar27 Chapter 9 3/29/03

A/N: Okay everyone I must make things clear. This is a M/L fic, it really is you just have to be patient with me and my writings. I know it's been mostly Alec, but without the foundation what kind of story would it be. LOL A DAMNED GOOD ONE your probably thinking. I know, I know. I will continue writing for you if you still like. M/L will come you just need to wait a little longer its coming I promise.

Disclaimer: Don't own them don't think I ever will. I got some money but yea not much. :)

AN2/ I'm really sick and I shall try to continue this as best I can so I apologize in advance if nothing makes sense. Fevers are fun! *mock sweetness*. Anywho ON WITH THE SHOW!.

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Max pulled up to Foggle Towers and hoped that Logan hadn't gone to bed yet. She chuckled to herself, 'since when would I awake the great Eyes Only' she thought. She parked her baby and went to the elevator.

**Sector Checkpoint**

"Hey buddy there is a new curfew out and you cant go into sector nine. Sorry, I can't let you thru." The sector cop was a fat, balding male. He apparently hadn't showered in a couple of days; his face was dirty and almost creamy with sweat and grime.

"I'll give you a hundred if you let me thru." Alec waved the cash in front of the man. The man's eyes seemed to glisten in delight at the sight of the money. The officer looked around, to see if anyone was watching. He looked at Alec seriously pondering if he wanted the money. Finally the grubby cop took the money out of Alec's hand. The cop waved him thru the checkpoint and Alec was on his way.

Alec arrived at Foggle Towers; he parked around back and entered the building. He made his way to the elevator taking in his surroundings, that's when he noticed Max standing in front of the elevator, obviously waiting for it. Alec looked around, and to his delight he noticed the stairs. He ran up the many flights of stairs and went past Logan's floor to the roof. He cautiously crawled to the skylight, and listened carefully. 'This is perfect, a two for one deal' he thought.

**Logan's Apartment**

Max entered Logan's apartment.

"Logan, I didn't make it past the sector. They didn't let me thru." Max said as she walked to the computer room.

"Looks like your stuck here with me." Logan smiled and watched as Max sat on a chair in the corner of the office.

He wouldn't tell her how much it hurt to watch every single movement she made, or how much he would have loved to touch her face. Max noticed him looking at her.

"What?" Max asked

"Your beautiful." Logan smiled watching as Max's cheeks flushed.

"You know over the top flattery will get you nothing at the moment."

"I wasn't trying to flatter you, I was merely telling you the truth."

Max's face turned cocky and serious, "As if I didn't already know this."

They both broke out in laughter. It had been the first time in about a month they had laughed together or even at all.

Max got up and walked towards Logan careful not to get too close, "So, what are you up to?" She looked over his shoulders to view the computer screen.

"I was looking into some Eyes Only reports, I stumbled on an experiment file from Manticore. Apparently there...

***ROOF***

Alec carefully but quickly shuffled to his feet and sped down the stairs to Logan's apartment in record time. He could still hear them talking, and he didn't want Max to know about the "experiments" so as Logan spoke, he quickly and casually knocked on the door.

Logan looked at Max and slowly got up.

Logan opened the door to see Alec smiling at him. While Alec had been waiting at the door he readied a small tube in which he was able to draw blood and not be noticed, that much at least.

"Logan buddy!" Alec clapped him on the shoulder inserting the needle and drawing blood immediately. Logan like a wounded animal grabbed his arm and moved from Alex.

"Oh hey I'm sorry man did I hurt you?" Alec faked sincerity

"No, I'm fine." Logan moved and motioned for Alec to enter.

Alec walked in and made his way towards the computer room.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" Logan asked

"I just came by to see if you needed some help with," Alec widened his eyes and looked towards Logan, "Eyes Only." Logan grinned.

"Well, maybe not sure yet."

They entered the computer room to reveal Max sitting in the corner with that book again.

"Maxie!" Alec made his way towards her as he readied another needle for her. He hugged her tightly and inserted the needle very quickly. "Alec what the hell are your hands made of?" Max yelled.

Alec grinned. "Ya know not many others seem to complain." He looked at her with his eyebrow raised. She rolled her eyes and turned to Logan,

"I'm gonna use the guest shower if ya don't mind. I need to wash some filth off of me." She said looking at Alec at the last part of her sentence.

"Fine by me." Logan said as he sat back in front of his computer.

"So Logan is there anything I can do? You know for Eyes Only." Alec sat in the chair closest to Logan's desk.

"Yes, actually why don't you come by around say five tomorrow night." Alec thought about it first.

"Yea, okay but it can't be too late."

"Ok sure."

Alec got up from the chair and left the apartment. Leaving Max and Logan alone for the night.

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