Author's note: Got some good, and some rough reviews on the 1st chapter. Hopefully those helping me by Beta Reading will improve things jus a little. Y'all were waiting to see what Logan got for Jubilee! So here ya go! Remember I dun own Logan or any of marvels characters but I do own Alikara when she finally gets in here! Hey Sabertooth makes a Guest Appearance on this one to! Got to work him in somewhere don't i? Plus other characters get mentioned, but you'll just have to guess who!
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The rest of the day seemed to slip by slowly for Jubilee. Logan had gone upstairs to his room to relax from his trip. So least to say there was nothing to do. With Magneto having been "dead" for the past 2 years, there really wasn't much to worry on. She picked up the remote from where she had dropped it on the floor earlier on after Logan arrived back. She smirked a little as she turned the TV back on and began to flip channels, letting her mind drift and wonder. It had only been perhaps about 3 years ago that she had begun to form a relationship with the mutant known as Sabertooth. She let her mind drift to that massive walking wall and smiled fondly. Of course in a house full of telepaths the wrong thought could be disastrous!
She chuckled to herself and glanced at her watch as Hank made his way in. She smirked turning the TV on Sci-Fi since it was time for Star Trek. Hanks settled down on the couch beside her. "How are you this fine evening Jubilee?" Hanks voice was like a soft yet deep purring growl. It reminded her a lot of a big cat. Well if you could cross a big cat with a big silver back gorilla.
"I'm ok." She replied nonchalantly and reached up adjusting her sunglasses atop her head. They were the only things keeping her black hair out of her eyes at the moment. After about an hour of watching Star Trek with Hank, Jubilee got up and meandered off toward the kitchen.
As paused outside the door listening to see if anyone might be in there. Not hearing anyone she headed on inside and straight to the fridge, where she grabbed one of her sodas and popping the top took a drink from it before beginning to look for something to eat. "Hmmm left over pizza looks better then Gambits gumbo..." She muttered to herself softly and took out the pizza box, grabbing a plate and put two slices on it. Putting the rest back in the fridge she grabbed a paper towel covered her pizza and put it in the microwave for a few seconds to heat it up, and then seated herself at the table and ate contently. A soft pecking on the glass of the sliding door in the kitchen drew her attention for a moment. She nearly fell over backwards when she saw the sight before her.
Sabertooth.
Creed had been watching Lee since she came in as a slow feral grin spread across his face. The look on the frails face was priceless and well worth the sneaking and prowling to get onto the mansions grounds without being seen. His nose twitched he could smell Logan and couldn't stop the growl which came from his throat. Hmm, have to pay the runt a visit afterwards. he thought to himself.
Slowly Lee rose and walked over to the doors, opening them. "What are you doing here!? Are you cra-- wait a mind don't answer that." Lee of course had to be the smart-ass.
Creed watched her, a little amused as he shook his head trying to remember how he hadn't gutted her when he had the chance. As he stared down into her blue eyes he remembered. She had shown him understanding and kindness when no one else would. The same went for Marie. He owned them both greatly. Especially since Birdie was dead.
"Came ta check on ya, Jube Jube. Was bored ya know. Nothin' ta do... No people ta kill..." He eyed her for a moment and gave a toothy grin, which looked more like a snarl. Lee just rolled her eyes and chuckled.
"Hey, I ain't got no cat nip. So don't even think about it!" She never got the full sentence out before he grabbed her up and slung her up over his shoulder, carrying her out toward the woods. "Hey! Let me down! Creed! Damn it! Argh! Don't make me parf you!" Lee knew it was useless, but surprisingly she was set down and Creed reached up an dropped a small box into her hands.
"Here. Thought you might like this." He grumbled a little before flopping down like a large lion beside her, laying on his back staring up at the evening sky.
Lee carefully opened the small box, and inside what she saw was a beautiful white gold charm bracelet. Gently she took it out. It was simple braided chain, with one single charm on it. It was a pale gold lion with Jade eyes. Smiling, she leaned over and hugged him. "Thank you, Creed. It's beautiful."
He smirked a little. "You better be goin' back for'n they go ta missin' ya, kid. Ah gots ta go an' talk to Amana 'bout a job." He smirked a little, thinking about his next employer an watched the scowl on Lee's face with amusement before getting up and stretching, not giving her a moment to protest he leapt up into the tree above an was seemingly gone.
Lee shook her head and trudged back to the mansion. Checking the clock she headed up stairs to her room. She lay the bracelet down on her dresser, and then got undressed and jumped in the shower. Once she finished with her shower she redressed in more comfortable clothing, and then headed down to Wolvies room.
Logan was relaxed, laying back on his bed. He didn't have the TV on or anything, just sitting there the glow of his cigar brighter then the dim lamp he had on. His room wasn't really anything extravagant or well furnished, just an old leather couch that had many cuts on it, but it made a better bed than many. A few small tables, two of which held slender lamps he preferred them to anything else. His bed, and of course a little mini fridge where he kept his beer an his cigar box. He could smell Lee when she came up stairs, and of course the stench of Creed made the hair on the back of his neck stand up. That as something he had to accept, whether he liked it or not. Lee had made friends so to speak with that monster. He felt a little jealousy wash threw him, but quickly hid it as his door cracked open, Lee stepping in and closed it behind her.
Logan studied her for a moment; She was dressed in a pair of faded blue jean shorts, and one of his old faded flannel shirts. He smirked a little, watching her as she walked over to him, flopping down on the bed bedside him. She looked up at him with those dark midnight blue eyes of hers. To him she was the most beautiful being in this world or any other. She was special to him in so many ways. She was his friend. He knew that no mater what, Lee would never pass judgment on him. She didn't care about his past or what he had done. Its what had drawn her and Creed together. Lee was his "daughter." She had been but 13 when she had saved his life. No family. No one to watch after her or help her. She was strong and proud. She reminded him so much of himself.
"So Creed was here, was he, darlin'?" he asked watching her she wouldn't, well couldn't lie to him.
"Yeah. He stopped by to say hello." she replied like it was no big deal, as though Creed were just some other normal guy walking around. Logan smirked a little and reached out gently, running his fingers threw her black hair. Then he reached over and carefully picked up one of his saddlebags, dropping it beside her.
Lee slowly sat up, picking up the saddlebag. Carefully she opened it. She arched an eyebrow slightly as she took the package wrapped in light brown paper that was tied with simple rope twine. She undid the twine then the paper, and smiled at what she saw.
Inside was an Oil-skin Yellow Duster. She smiled and stood carefully, letting the heavy duster unfurl as she slid it on. It even had the leg straps. "Thank you, Wolvie!" she moved over and hugged him tightly.
Logan smiled and hugged her, in turn giving her a soft kiss to the temple. Lee slid her hand into the pockets of the duster, and there she felt something there. Slowly she took out a small black velvet box an opened it. Inside was a Silver heart on a white gold chain. Across the front of the heart was a set of 3 slash marks. Lee smiled as she slid off the duster, closing the box gently laying the duster on the couch and the box on the table before Logans bed. She leaned over and hugged him tightly, giving him a soft kiss on the cheek. She didn't need to know he would let her stay the night with him.
Logan finished his cigar and put the butt in the ashtray on the table before laying down. Lee lay down beside him and curled close to his side.
Logan smiled a little, his arms sliding around lee holding her protectively. He was still awake when she drifted off to sleep. He lay awake watching her for several hours before finally he let sleep take him.
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Authr's note, again: Betcha wasn't expectin' that, huh? Well hopefully next chapter will start getting a lil' more into detail, as well as their relationships gonna bloom!
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The rest of the day seemed to slip by slowly for Jubilee. Logan had gone upstairs to his room to relax from his trip. So least to say there was nothing to do. With Magneto having been "dead" for the past 2 years, there really wasn't much to worry on. She picked up the remote from where she had dropped it on the floor earlier on after Logan arrived back. She smirked a little as she turned the TV back on and began to flip channels, letting her mind drift and wonder. It had only been perhaps about 3 years ago that she had begun to form a relationship with the mutant known as Sabertooth. She let her mind drift to that massive walking wall and smiled fondly. Of course in a house full of telepaths the wrong thought could be disastrous!
She chuckled to herself and glanced at her watch as Hank made his way in. She smirked turning the TV on Sci-Fi since it was time for Star Trek. Hanks settled down on the couch beside her. "How are you this fine evening Jubilee?" Hanks voice was like a soft yet deep purring growl. It reminded her a lot of a big cat. Well if you could cross a big cat with a big silver back gorilla.
"I'm ok." She replied nonchalantly and reached up adjusting her sunglasses atop her head. They were the only things keeping her black hair out of her eyes at the moment. After about an hour of watching Star Trek with Hank, Jubilee got up and meandered off toward the kitchen.
As paused outside the door listening to see if anyone might be in there. Not hearing anyone she headed on inside and straight to the fridge, where she grabbed one of her sodas and popping the top took a drink from it before beginning to look for something to eat. "Hmmm left over pizza looks better then Gambits gumbo..." She muttered to herself softly and took out the pizza box, grabbing a plate and put two slices on it. Putting the rest back in the fridge she grabbed a paper towel covered her pizza and put it in the microwave for a few seconds to heat it up, and then seated herself at the table and ate contently. A soft pecking on the glass of the sliding door in the kitchen drew her attention for a moment. She nearly fell over backwards when she saw the sight before her.
Sabertooth.
Creed had been watching Lee since she came in as a slow feral grin spread across his face. The look on the frails face was priceless and well worth the sneaking and prowling to get onto the mansions grounds without being seen. His nose twitched he could smell Logan and couldn't stop the growl which came from his throat. Hmm, have to pay the runt a visit afterwards. he thought to himself.
Slowly Lee rose and walked over to the doors, opening them. "What are you doing here!? Are you cra-- wait a mind don't answer that." Lee of course had to be the smart-ass.
Creed watched her, a little amused as he shook his head trying to remember how he hadn't gutted her when he had the chance. As he stared down into her blue eyes he remembered. She had shown him understanding and kindness when no one else would. The same went for Marie. He owned them both greatly. Especially since Birdie was dead.
"Came ta check on ya, Jube Jube. Was bored ya know. Nothin' ta do... No people ta kill..." He eyed her for a moment and gave a toothy grin, which looked more like a snarl. Lee just rolled her eyes and chuckled.
"Hey, I ain't got no cat nip. So don't even think about it!" She never got the full sentence out before he grabbed her up and slung her up over his shoulder, carrying her out toward the woods. "Hey! Let me down! Creed! Damn it! Argh! Don't make me parf you!" Lee knew it was useless, but surprisingly she was set down and Creed reached up an dropped a small box into her hands.
"Here. Thought you might like this." He grumbled a little before flopping down like a large lion beside her, laying on his back staring up at the evening sky.
Lee carefully opened the small box, and inside what she saw was a beautiful white gold charm bracelet. Gently she took it out. It was simple braided chain, with one single charm on it. It was a pale gold lion with Jade eyes. Smiling, she leaned over and hugged him. "Thank you, Creed. It's beautiful."
He smirked a little. "You better be goin' back for'n they go ta missin' ya, kid. Ah gots ta go an' talk to Amana 'bout a job." He smirked a little, thinking about his next employer an watched the scowl on Lee's face with amusement before getting up and stretching, not giving her a moment to protest he leapt up into the tree above an was seemingly gone.
Lee shook her head and trudged back to the mansion. Checking the clock she headed up stairs to her room. She lay the bracelet down on her dresser, and then got undressed and jumped in the shower. Once she finished with her shower she redressed in more comfortable clothing, and then headed down to Wolvies room.
Logan was relaxed, laying back on his bed. He didn't have the TV on or anything, just sitting there the glow of his cigar brighter then the dim lamp he had on. His room wasn't really anything extravagant or well furnished, just an old leather couch that had many cuts on it, but it made a better bed than many. A few small tables, two of which held slender lamps he preferred them to anything else. His bed, and of course a little mini fridge where he kept his beer an his cigar box. He could smell Lee when she came up stairs, and of course the stench of Creed made the hair on the back of his neck stand up. That as something he had to accept, whether he liked it or not. Lee had made friends so to speak with that monster. He felt a little jealousy wash threw him, but quickly hid it as his door cracked open, Lee stepping in and closed it behind her.
Logan studied her for a moment; She was dressed in a pair of faded blue jean shorts, and one of his old faded flannel shirts. He smirked a little, watching her as she walked over to him, flopping down on the bed bedside him. She looked up at him with those dark midnight blue eyes of hers. To him she was the most beautiful being in this world or any other. She was special to him in so many ways. She was his friend. He knew that no mater what, Lee would never pass judgment on him. She didn't care about his past or what he had done. Its what had drawn her and Creed together. Lee was his "daughter." She had been but 13 when she had saved his life. No family. No one to watch after her or help her. She was strong and proud. She reminded him so much of himself.
"So Creed was here, was he, darlin'?" he asked watching her she wouldn't, well couldn't lie to him.
"Yeah. He stopped by to say hello." she replied like it was no big deal, as though Creed were just some other normal guy walking around. Logan smirked a little and reached out gently, running his fingers threw her black hair. Then he reached over and carefully picked up one of his saddlebags, dropping it beside her.
Lee slowly sat up, picking up the saddlebag. Carefully she opened it. She arched an eyebrow slightly as she took the package wrapped in light brown paper that was tied with simple rope twine. She undid the twine then the paper, and smiled at what she saw.
Inside was an Oil-skin Yellow Duster. She smiled and stood carefully, letting the heavy duster unfurl as she slid it on. It even had the leg straps. "Thank you, Wolvie!" she moved over and hugged him tightly.
Logan smiled and hugged her, in turn giving her a soft kiss to the temple. Lee slid her hand into the pockets of the duster, and there she felt something there. Slowly she took out a small black velvet box an opened it. Inside was a Silver heart on a white gold chain. Across the front of the heart was a set of 3 slash marks. Lee smiled as she slid off the duster, closing the box gently laying the duster on the couch and the box on the table before Logans bed. She leaned over and hugged him tightly, giving him a soft kiss on the cheek. She didn't need to know he would let her stay the night with him.
Logan finished his cigar and put the butt in the ashtray on the table before laying down. Lee lay down beside him and curled close to his side.
Logan smiled a little, his arms sliding around lee holding her protectively. He was still awake when she drifted off to sleep. He lay awake watching her for several hours before finally he let sleep take him.
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Authr's note, again: Betcha wasn't expectin' that, huh? Well hopefully next chapter will start getting a lil' more into detail, as well as their relationships gonna bloom!