Solace in Solitudes Fury
Chapter Eighteen
By: Silverstar27
A/N: I'd like to thank all my friends, and all of those who've reviewed, you are by far the ones that get me through all this. I really have to admit that this series took over when it came to my writing. I enjoyed writing this series and had fun hearing from all of you who've continued reading through.
Dedication: This series is dedicated to a few special people in my life that despite distance and time have shown me that anything and everything is possible. This dedication is mostly for Amy. Amy you've shown me that I can inspire many people. Also this is for Nathan, you buddy have given me the greatest gifts, and I appreciate all your patience and love. My love to both of you.
Let's see how this story ends shall we...
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Alec sat in the darkened living room rocking Max and Logan's baby to sleep. Alec gently stroked the baby's head and smiled down at him.
"Ya know kiddo, it was great getting the chance to help your mom and dad." Alec paused, " You don't really look like one or the other, your almost a perfect mix of them both, although you do favor your dad's strength. I really think your parents really are ment to be with each other. For example, your mom is very kind and generous, she can be kind of temperamental. She has saved my ass more than she really has had to, but that's what makes her so great. She is very stubborn though. Now your dad," Alec chuckled.
" Your dad is really kinda also, he's done so much for me too. I think it's because of Max, you know with him being whooped and all. He's just as stubborn as Max, and I guess that's why they work out so well. They will both be suckers for you." Alec smiled slowly as he recalled the many times that Logan and Max had rescued him from whatever mess he had caused.
The baby had grabbed onto Alec's finger and began to drool and suck on it. Alec's face contorted in disgust, as he felt the baby's warm saliva slip down his index finger. Alec wiped it off and slowly got up.
"I think it's your bed time mister. I think I will take you over to Logan's place tomorrow. That's another thing I forgot to tell you, your dad's loaded, but you'll see for yourself." The baby cooed as Alec entered the nursery. He placed the baby in the crib and check on the twins. Alec turned back to the baby and whispered, "Tomorrow I will finally introduce your mom and dad, but for now goodnight." Alec smiled and walked back to door and slowly closed it. He sighed heavily and was about to walk back into the living room to leave when he heard a subtle voice from the corner.
"That's really nice of you. I mean when I first met you I thought you were just another Manticore soldier, ya know the 'I'm better than everyone' persona. I guess I really didn't see the real you. I guess I saw what was always there. In all honesty I was just used by Manticore for medical experiments, for example, the twins are medical experiments. They had said that you were one of the best males in your unit and that I was more of a 'carrier' than anything. I'd have the twins and most of your genetic traits would be passed on without much interference from me. I'm sorry for everything I've done." Amy glanced back up at Alec and her eyes sparkled in the darkness as the moonlight from outside reflected on the tears that were forming in her eyes.
Alec didn't know how to respond. He knew that Amy had started crying, but he didn't know whether to comfort her or to leave her alone. He didn't know what to do. He felt a twinge deep within and decided to go with his emotions. It was unusual because in these short few days he had begun to fall for Amy. She was beautiful in his eyes, even if she was made to be that way, he knew that there was something deeper within her that called to him. He walked slowly over to her and embraced her tightly.
"Amy, you gotta keep your head up. Your not a project anymore, your something much, much more. You are special to me and to the twins. The things they did to you well that wont ever happen again, and as hard as it is, you have to forget all that and leave it in your past. The kids love you and you should realize that I do too." Shock set in not only in Amy, but in Alec as well. Amy looked up at Alec and saw that despite the shock and realization of his words, there indeed was love in his eyes. She tugged at his arm.
"Your not gonna go are you? My bed is really big, and I don't take up that much room." She said quietly as she sauntered into the room.
Alec's smile broadened as he realized what her intentions were.
"I wouldn't dream of leaving you here all alone."
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Max stirred and rolled onto her side. The bed was different. Rather than her usual scruffy, itchy wool blanket she was greeted with a feathery soft down blanket. She relaxed into the blankets and deeply inhaled the strong scent of Logan that swam around her.
Her eyes lazily made their way around the room, and finally coming to rest on Logan's sleeping form. She could tell that he hadn't moved and she knew all to well that he would definitely be in pain when he woke. The clock that hung on the wall near the door in Logan's room read, 8:45 AM. Max couldn't really remember what exactly had happened after arriving at Logan's place. After that it was a blank void in her memory. She did however remember the fretful feelings that had kept her waiting outside Logan's front door. She now knew that the virus was now a thing of the past. A small smile played about Max's face. She slid off the bed as quietly as possible, her face lit up with joy. Taking a deep breath and sighing, she gathered her senses, she laid a light kiss on Logan's lips.
"Max." Logan mumbled sleepily.
"I'm here Logan." Max replied lightly.
Through the haze of his sleep, Logan found himself struggling to follow Max's voice. Or was it her voice? He couldn't tell but with every passing moment he found himself wanting more and more to get out of the sleep he was in, and back to the reality he knew. He heard Max call to him again, and that was all he needed to hear, to wrestle his way through the fog.
"Max?" He asked as his eyes moved rapidly, trying to find her. His eyes were a blur, but came to rest on the blur that sat in front of him.
"Hey sleeping beauty, your gonna have one hell of a sore neck, don't move it too quickly." She said cautiously.
Logan focus and adjusted his glasses on his face. He stared straight at Max for what seemed an eternity. It felt as if a deep and painful pain had been lifted and there was no underlying angst in the air before them.
"Logan...I," Max began, but was cut off by Logan.
"You know your very beautiful." Logan said slowly as he analyzed Max's face.
Max looked at him confused, but blushed slightly at his musing.
"Max, I sat up last night after you had your seizure and I thought about all that we've been through, and well I don't want to sit around and wait for the world to throw us together. I wasted so much damn time trying to gain the confidence to get closer and closer to you that I missed my opportunities to be with you. Now that the opportunity is here again, I want to spend all my life with you. That is if you still feel the same." Logan said calmly, and added caution to his last sentence.
"Logan, ya know being up here in this altitude in you penthouse has done so much damage to you if you honestly think I wouldn't love you like I used to or like I do now. The fact is Logan, I've loved you since the moment we stood in front of that mirror. I love you Logan." Max smiled up at him.
Logan sighed as a feeling of relief and contentment passed through him. "I love you too Max. I don't want to waste another minute on this damn dance we've been putting ourselves through. I want this now and forever."
They both sat staring deeply into each others eyes. The distance between them grew closer and closer till their lips met softly. A light kiss turned deep and passionate, as a hunger within drew them on. They delved into the deep love they had for each other and spent the next few hours exploring each other and the love they both shared.
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"Hey there buddy. Are you ready to go to see your parents now?" The baby kicked happily in his car seat as Alec buckled him in.
"I take that as a 'yes' then. Okay then, shall we get Amy and the twins?" Alec asked as he smoothed the blanket over the baby.
"AMY!" Alec yelled over his shoulder.
"Geez, no need to yell we've been sitting here on the couch for a while now." Amy said as she zipped up Joey's jacket.
Alec sheepishly smiled. "Are we ready to go?"
Joey jumped off of the sofa and headed for the door. "I gonna miss you." He said to the baby.
Alec smiled down and ruffled Joey's hair. "I'm really sure he'll miss you too, but you guys will be able to hang out every now and then." Joey smiled and stood patiently by the door.
Stephanie walked closer to the baby and tickled his foot. "Bye! Come back soon."
Amy opened the door and ushered the kids into the back of Alec's car. She sat and buckled the twins in and moved to take the baby from Alec. She bent in further to snap the seat into place, and Alec couldn't help but to look her over.
She finished her task and made her way to the other side of the car.
"Don't think I didn't notice what you were doing." Amy said casually.
Alec smiled at her and drove away.
"Oh I know you knew I would."
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Max woke to find herself incased in Logan's arms. She carefully slipped out from under his arms and made her way into the kitchen. She got a glass from the cupboard and filled it with fruit punch. She needed to get Logan to buy groceries and soon, there was an overwhelming lack of food and drinks in his kitchen. Max took a large sip and headed for the living room. She felt at ease and at home. This penthouse was a penthouse, but deep within the wood, concrete, metal, and glass, was a sense of home. She was at home not the penthouse per se but where she and Logan had come to stay. Max's mind began to wander as she gazed fully content at where she was overlooking the Seattle streets below.
"I always did think the windows were too big for just one viewer. Mind if I join you?" Logan asked as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Well since you asked so nicely."
Logan smiled and dropped a few light kisses on Max's neck. This action made her shiver slightly.
They stood watching the night creep in as the sun set casting golden beams of orange, gold, and pinks to flutter through the windows and around the apartment. The dusk brought upon colors that painted the sky into hushed tones and soft whispers of the day that had already past. A new fresh start would come with the new sun. The silent movie that played before them was interrupted by a sudden blare of the doorbell.
"It couldn't be important. The front desk would have told us." Logan remarked as he buried his head in Max's neck.
"It might be."
"Might not be."
"I'll get it then."
"Fine, fine I'll get it but you might want to put something more on." Logan remarked before looking her up and down.
Logan walked over to the door and cautiously opened the door.
Logan was greeted with the sight of Alec and three other individuals and from what he could see a baby as well.
"Family outing?" Logan asked.
"Well no. Can we come in?" Alec asked as he pushed his way in.
"Please do." Logan replied his voice betraying the slight annoyance he felt.
Alec, Amy, and the twins made their way into the livingroom. Amy was still carrying the baby seat.
Max made her way into the livingroom where the bunch had gathered.
"Oh, hi Amy. Hi there Steph, Joey." Max greeted.
"Max, you forgot me." Alec said mocking hurt.
"Alec." She said slowly.
"Oh who's the little one?" Logan asked.
Alec took a deep breath. "Well ya see that's why we are here. We came to give you some news. It's kinda been a surprise." Alec couldn't hide the smile that spread across his face.
"You see, he...the baby...well." Alec tried.
Amy rolled her eyes. "What the dummy is trying to tell you is that this little guy," She said as she carefully unbuckled him and removed him from his seat. "Well, he's yours." She said placing the baby in Logan's arms.
"What!?" Max yelled.
Alec smiled, he knew she would react that way. "Max, what you didn't know was that, Manticore had gotten busy and created a baby from not only your genetic make-up, but from Logan's as well. They wanted to see what 'ordinary' and 'extraordinary' blood would be like if they mixed it.
Max and Logan sat staring at the baby before them. Shock, that didn't even come close to where they were at now.
"We're gonna go now. We brought some of his things, family dinner time. We'll see you later tomorrow I guess." Alec ushered the kids and Amy to the front door.
A quick slam let Logan and Max know that their brief visitors were now gone.
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~A/N: Okay so this chapter turned out to be a lot longer than I originally intended but good I hope. Lemme know what you thought about it...The prologue will be up very, very soon.
~OVER AND OUT~
Chapter Eighteen
By: Silverstar27
A/N: I'd like to thank all my friends, and all of those who've reviewed, you are by far the ones that get me through all this. I really have to admit that this series took over when it came to my writing. I enjoyed writing this series and had fun hearing from all of you who've continued reading through.
Dedication: This series is dedicated to a few special people in my life that despite distance and time have shown me that anything and everything is possible. This dedication is mostly for Amy. Amy you've shown me that I can inspire many people. Also this is for Nathan, you buddy have given me the greatest gifts, and I appreciate all your patience and love. My love to both of you.
Let's see how this story ends shall we...
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Alec sat in the darkened living room rocking Max and Logan's baby to sleep. Alec gently stroked the baby's head and smiled down at him.
"Ya know kiddo, it was great getting the chance to help your mom and dad." Alec paused, " You don't really look like one or the other, your almost a perfect mix of them both, although you do favor your dad's strength. I really think your parents really are ment to be with each other. For example, your mom is very kind and generous, she can be kind of temperamental. She has saved my ass more than she really has had to, but that's what makes her so great. She is very stubborn though. Now your dad," Alec chuckled.
" Your dad is really kinda also, he's done so much for me too. I think it's because of Max, you know with him being whooped and all. He's just as stubborn as Max, and I guess that's why they work out so well. They will both be suckers for you." Alec smiled slowly as he recalled the many times that Logan and Max had rescued him from whatever mess he had caused.
The baby had grabbed onto Alec's finger and began to drool and suck on it. Alec's face contorted in disgust, as he felt the baby's warm saliva slip down his index finger. Alec wiped it off and slowly got up.
"I think it's your bed time mister. I think I will take you over to Logan's place tomorrow. That's another thing I forgot to tell you, your dad's loaded, but you'll see for yourself." The baby cooed as Alec entered the nursery. He placed the baby in the crib and check on the twins. Alec turned back to the baby and whispered, "Tomorrow I will finally introduce your mom and dad, but for now goodnight." Alec smiled and walked back to door and slowly closed it. He sighed heavily and was about to walk back into the living room to leave when he heard a subtle voice from the corner.
"That's really nice of you. I mean when I first met you I thought you were just another Manticore soldier, ya know the 'I'm better than everyone' persona. I guess I really didn't see the real you. I guess I saw what was always there. In all honesty I was just used by Manticore for medical experiments, for example, the twins are medical experiments. They had said that you were one of the best males in your unit and that I was more of a 'carrier' than anything. I'd have the twins and most of your genetic traits would be passed on without much interference from me. I'm sorry for everything I've done." Amy glanced back up at Alec and her eyes sparkled in the darkness as the moonlight from outside reflected on the tears that were forming in her eyes.
Alec didn't know how to respond. He knew that Amy had started crying, but he didn't know whether to comfort her or to leave her alone. He didn't know what to do. He felt a twinge deep within and decided to go with his emotions. It was unusual because in these short few days he had begun to fall for Amy. She was beautiful in his eyes, even if she was made to be that way, he knew that there was something deeper within her that called to him. He walked slowly over to her and embraced her tightly.
"Amy, you gotta keep your head up. Your not a project anymore, your something much, much more. You are special to me and to the twins. The things they did to you well that wont ever happen again, and as hard as it is, you have to forget all that and leave it in your past. The kids love you and you should realize that I do too." Shock set in not only in Amy, but in Alec as well. Amy looked up at Alec and saw that despite the shock and realization of his words, there indeed was love in his eyes. She tugged at his arm.
"Your not gonna go are you? My bed is really big, and I don't take up that much room." She said quietly as she sauntered into the room.
Alec's smile broadened as he realized what her intentions were.
"I wouldn't dream of leaving you here all alone."
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Max stirred and rolled onto her side. The bed was different. Rather than her usual scruffy, itchy wool blanket she was greeted with a feathery soft down blanket. She relaxed into the blankets and deeply inhaled the strong scent of Logan that swam around her.
Her eyes lazily made their way around the room, and finally coming to rest on Logan's sleeping form. She could tell that he hadn't moved and she knew all to well that he would definitely be in pain when he woke. The clock that hung on the wall near the door in Logan's room read, 8:45 AM. Max couldn't really remember what exactly had happened after arriving at Logan's place. After that it was a blank void in her memory. She did however remember the fretful feelings that had kept her waiting outside Logan's front door. She now knew that the virus was now a thing of the past. A small smile played about Max's face. She slid off the bed as quietly as possible, her face lit up with joy. Taking a deep breath and sighing, she gathered her senses, she laid a light kiss on Logan's lips.
"Max." Logan mumbled sleepily.
"I'm here Logan." Max replied lightly.
Through the haze of his sleep, Logan found himself struggling to follow Max's voice. Or was it her voice? He couldn't tell but with every passing moment he found himself wanting more and more to get out of the sleep he was in, and back to the reality he knew. He heard Max call to him again, and that was all he needed to hear, to wrestle his way through the fog.
"Max?" He asked as his eyes moved rapidly, trying to find her. His eyes were a blur, but came to rest on the blur that sat in front of him.
"Hey sleeping beauty, your gonna have one hell of a sore neck, don't move it too quickly." She said cautiously.
Logan focus and adjusted his glasses on his face. He stared straight at Max for what seemed an eternity. It felt as if a deep and painful pain had been lifted and there was no underlying angst in the air before them.
"Logan...I," Max began, but was cut off by Logan.
"You know your very beautiful." Logan said slowly as he analyzed Max's face.
Max looked at him confused, but blushed slightly at his musing.
"Max, I sat up last night after you had your seizure and I thought about all that we've been through, and well I don't want to sit around and wait for the world to throw us together. I wasted so much damn time trying to gain the confidence to get closer and closer to you that I missed my opportunities to be with you. Now that the opportunity is here again, I want to spend all my life with you. That is if you still feel the same." Logan said calmly, and added caution to his last sentence.
"Logan, ya know being up here in this altitude in you penthouse has done so much damage to you if you honestly think I wouldn't love you like I used to or like I do now. The fact is Logan, I've loved you since the moment we stood in front of that mirror. I love you Logan." Max smiled up at him.
Logan sighed as a feeling of relief and contentment passed through him. "I love you too Max. I don't want to waste another minute on this damn dance we've been putting ourselves through. I want this now and forever."
They both sat staring deeply into each others eyes. The distance between them grew closer and closer till their lips met softly. A light kiss turned deep and passionate, as a hunger within drew them on. They delved into the deep love they had for each other and spent the next few hours exploring each other and the love they both shared.
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"Hey there buddy. Are you ready to go to see your parents now?" The baby kicked happily in his car seat as Alec buckled him in.
"I take that as a 'yes' then. Okay then, shall we get Amy and the twins?" Alec asked as he smoothed the blanket over the baby.
"AMY!" Alec yelled over his shoulder.
"Geez, no need to yell we've been sitting here on the couch for a while now." Amy said as she zipped up Joey's jacket.
Alec sheepishly smiled. "Are we ready to go?"
Joey jumped off of the sofa and headed for the door. "I gonna miss you." He said to the baby.
Alec smiled down and ruffled Joey's hair. "I'm really sure he'll miss you too, but you guys will be able to hang out every now and then." Joey smiled and stood patiently by the door.
Stephanie walked closer to the baby and tickled his foot. "Bye! Come back soon."
Amy opened the door and ushered the kids into the back of Alec's car. She sat and buckled the twins in and moved to take the baby from Alec. She bent in further to snap the seat into place, and Alec couldn't help but to look her over.
She finished her task and made her way to the other side of the car.
"Don't think I didn't notice what you were doing." Amy said casually.
Alec smiled at her and drove away.
"Oh I know you knew I would."
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Max woke to find herself incased in Logan's arms. She carefully slipped out from under his arms and made her way into the kitchen. She got a glass from the cupboard and filled it with fruit punch. She needed to get Logan to buy groceries and soon, there was an overwhelming lack of food and drinks in his kitchen. Max took a large sip and headed for the living room. She felt at ease and at home. This penthouse was a penthouse, but deep within the wood, concrete, metal, and glass, was a sense of home. She was at home not the penthouse per se but where she and Logan had come to stay. Max's mind began to wander as she gazed fully content at where she was overlooking the Seattle streets below.
"I always did think the windows were too big for just one viewer. Mind if I join you?" Logan asked as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Well since you asked so nicely."
Logan smiled and dropped a few light kisses on Max's neck. This action made her shiver slightly.
They stood watching the night creep in as the sun set casting golden beams of orange, gold, and pinks to flutter through the windows and around the apartment. The dusk brought upon colors that painted the sky into hushed tones and soft whispers of the day that had already past. A new fresh start would come with the new sun. The silent movie that played before them was interrupted by a sudden blare of the doorbell.
"It couldn't be important. The front desk would have told us." Logan remarked as he buried his head in Max's neck.
"It might be."
"Might not be."
"I'll get it then."
"Fine, fine I'll get it but you might want to put something more on." Logan remarked before looking her up and down.
Logan walked over to the door and cautiously opened the door.
Logan was greeted with the sight of Alec and three other individuals and from what he could see a baby as well.
"Family outing?" Logan asked.
"Well no. Can we come in?" Alec asked as he pushed his way in.
"Please do." Logan replied his voice betraying the slight annoyance he felt.
Alec, Amy, and the twins made their way into the livingroom. Amy was still carrying the baby seat.
Max made her way into the livingroom where the bunch had gathered.
"Oh, hi Amy. Hi there Steph, Joey." Max greeted.
"Max, you forgot me." Alec said mocking hurt.
"Alec." She said slowly.
"Oh who's the little one?" Logan asked.
Alec took a deep breath. "Well ya see that's why we are here. We came to give you some news. It's kinda been a surprise." Alec couldn't hide the smile that spread across his face.
"You see, he...the baby...well." Alec tried.
Amy rolled her eyes. "What the dummy is trying to tell you is that this little guy," She said as she carefully unbuckled him and removed him from his seat. "Well, he's yours." She said placing the baby in Logan's arms.
"What!?" Max yelled.
Alec smiled, he knew she would react that way. "Max, what you didn't know was that, Manticore had gotten busy and created a baby from not only your genetic make-up, but from Logan's as well. They wanted to see what 'ordinary' and 'extraordinary' blood would be like if they mixed it.
Max and Logan sat staring at the baby before them. Shock, that didn't even come close to where they were at now.
"We're gonna go now. We brought some of his things, family dinner time. We'll see you later tomorrow I guess." Alec ushered the kids and Amy to the front door.
A quick slam let Logan and Max know that their brief visitors were now gone.
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~A/N: Okay so this chapter turned out to be a lot longer than I originally intended but good I hope. Lemme know what you thought about it...The prologue will be up very, very soon.
~OVER AND OUT~