Author's note: All the characters written do not belong to me but their rightful owners. Also, this is my first X-men fanfic. Chapter two is the last chapter.
So she immediately turned and attempted to open the Medlab door by pressing the button.
"No!" Logan yelled.
Logan arose and with two steps, grabbed her gloved wrist gently but very firmly.
"Listen to me," he said. His voice sounded a little angrier then he wanted it. "Don't say no to life, kid. You must be here for a reason."
"For what?" she replied. "Why don't you tell me."
She wanted to pull her wrist away, but he was too strong for her.
"To help us. To fight with us…" he said, looking for words. "To conquer evil – or the bad guys. Put it the way you like. You can be powerful and you are still learning to control your power. You can't go into the wrong hands, kid. Where would you go?"
She seemed to be still blinded by her emotion. Tears still running down her cheeks, she summoned all her strength and pulled away from him. Beginning to get up and run away…
But Logan was desperate.
He needed her to listen. So he grabbed her leg.
Marie tripped and fell down onto the floor crying. Feeling to tired to run anymore.
"It's okay, kid," Logan muttered, unsure of what to do to comfort her. He just stroked her gently, until she calmed down.
"Logan, please," her slightly choked voice said. "Stop. Please. Don't. I'm with Bobby, Logan."
Logan withdrew his touch, but continued to watch her closely for any signs of wanting to escape. He felt slightly hurt. He hadn't meant it in that way.
"I'm sorry…" he said. "I just wanted to, wanted to look after you. I guess I shouldn't have done that."
"And I do appreciate your help… I feel a bit better I think."
"Really?" Logan raised one eyebrow.
"Yes. Thanks Logan," she turned to him and smiled sincerely.
Then she hugged him – an I-want-to-be-friends-again type hug.
After what seemed like some time, Logan pushed her away and looked at her earnestly.
"So, what do you say? You're going to stay?"
Marie paused for a moment. "I think so."
"Just remember what I said, kid," he said. He felt relief flood through his heart. "We do care about you here. Xavier wants to help you too. Just give it time."
Marie nodded. Logan couldn't help it but hugged her again and she gladly hugged him back too.
"Oh Logan!" she said as she returned his hug. He hugged her so hard that it felt like she could hardly breathe.
"Now go to sleep," he said. "You can see Bobby tomorrow."
"What about you?"
"I'll in bed too. How about that? You know where I am. If you need me, just find me. Or someone. Okay?"
"Thank you," she said gratefully.
"Off you go now," he said.
She turned, finally, and walked out.
Logan was left alone, thinking to himself. Normally, he may not have been a reflective person, but suddenly he was in the mood for some introspection.
Yes, that's it. She wanted friendship and care and this he was willing to give. We're all human and we make mistakes and feel sad and laugh. She is with Bobby…
But does that mean I can't be her friend?
No, it doesn't. But you must respect her decision to stay with Bobby.
Why? Why?
Because – Good friends make sacrifices… They don't look after themselves first.
Okay. Okay. I'll try and do that… Marie I will try and look after you. I will try and fulfil that promise I made so long ago on the train.
I will look after you. No matter what…