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Together

Logan was the first to wake, blinking the sleep form his eyes with a yawn. When he noticed a body snuggled in his arms, he glanced down. Max lay comfortably, a smile on her face as she slept soundly. Seeing her there, hair disheveled and face peaceful brought memories of last night. He propped himself up on one elbow and placed a kiss on her mare shoulder, his hand gently rubbing her back. Her reply was to whimper and snuggle deeper into the blankets next to him.

Well, she was comfortable and happy. Why would he disturb her? As carefully as possible, he slid out of bed, not wanting to wake her. With one last glance at her, Logan walked from the room and into the bathroom where he showered.

Max woke, stretching slightly. A smile remained on her face, but it faded when she opened her eyes to find she was alone. Where was Logan? The sound of the shower across the hall told her where her love was and once again she smiled. Standing and draping one of Logan's robes over her shoulders she walked from the room. A shower didn't sound like a half bad idea.

She entered the bathroom silently and leaned against the door as she untied the robe. "Mind if I step in?" she asked, startling Logan.

"What? I thought you were asleep?" He asked, pulling the glass door open a crack.

"I was… But when I realized you weren't with me, I had to get up." From the look on Logan's face, he sure wasn't complaining that she wanted to shower with him. In fact, he stepped to the side and opened the door for her as she stepped inside. (AN: hehehehe Sorry, another thing I just could not resist!)

It wasn't long before the couple was in the kitchen making breakfast. Max didn't feel like dressing that very moment so she'd just thrown Logan's robe on and made sure it was nice and tied. Logan had dressed… Well, sort of. Considering he stood there in blue sweats and a gray T-shirt, you could tell it didn't take him long at all to dress himself.

Max stood over the stove, making scrambled eggs and bacon while Logan took out plates. After Logan was finished setting the dishes out on the bar counter, he turned his attention to Max. He stepped forward and draped his arms around her shoulders, his head close to hers as he watched her cook.

"Hey…" she whispered a smile on her face. "If you're hungry, I suggest you stop that now. Unless you want burned food?" she teased, leaning into his embrace.

"Well, anything is better than nothing right?" he planted a kiss on her cheek before stepping away.

Max stuck her lip out and let out a playful whine as she lost contact with Logan. It felt so good to Max to be able to touch Logan without him killing over. In fact, she loved that contact so much, she soaked up all she could whenever she could. Even if it was just holding hands or sitting very close to him. Guess she figured that she was afraid something like that would happen again, and she'd never be able to touch him again. But it was that fear that brought them closer together. No more dancing around each other. They'd promised to remain straightforward with one another and they promised to stick together no matter what.

"So, did you have a good sleep?" Logan asked sheepishly as he poured milk for the two of them.

"Well, what little bit of sleep I did get was good." Max looked over her shoulder, giving him a grin.

"Yeah, I know how you feel." Logan took his place at the bar and sipped at his milk.

"I guess…" Max pulled the frying pan away from the stove and put scrambled eggs on their plates, and then she did the same with the bacon. When toast popped up she buttered them and took a seat, handing him his share of toast. "Well, dig in."

A bright light suddenly illuminated the bar for a brief moment as a figure stepped inside. The place was practically empty. The usual metal music booming from the surrounding speakers, and the same footage of motor and bike wrecks welcomed the figure as he walked down the stairs onto the floor. It had been quite a while since Alec had been here at Crash, but living in a place like Terminal City called him here for a drink.

Sure it was morning, but who ever said there was a specific time to have a beer? Right? His hands were in the pockets of his leather jacket until he pulled himself up onto a barstool. "Hey Alec, long time no see." The tender bumped fists with the grinning Alec. "Usual?"

"Yeah." Alec said and took the beer that was offered to him. "Sweet, sweet nectar!" With that, he took a deep gulp. He was tired of putting up with the troubles with his Manticore siblings. He just needed to kick back and relax for a while… Maybe even scout out some babes? Who knows?

When he set his glass on the counter and glanced around, he noticed a beautiful woman sitting alone at one of the manhole cover tables. Time to make a move. He took two fresh beers and started over. Without an invite, he sat down across the table and set the beers down. That's when he noticed who it was…

"Hey Asha… What a coincidence!" Alec said with a grin.

"Oh, hey Alec." Asha didn't take the beer, in fact she already had a beverage… Coffee.

"Woah, what happened here?" Alec asked, noticing her shiner. He'd had a few of them in his life time… Maybe more than he'd like to admit. But still. Seeing this on such a woman as Asha surprised the hell out of him.

"Oh, its nothing." She grumbled and took a sip from her mug.

"Come on Asha, you couldn't have just woke up with that. Seriously… Did you get into a fight or something? You know, go kung fu on their asses but miraculously not brake a nail?"

"No…"

"Your right, that's more Max's job. Besides, if you'd done that you wouldn't have ended up with a swollen eye right?" Alec was grinning, holding the mug to his lips. After saying what he wanted to, he took a swig.

"If you must know, it was Max who did this."

Alec choked, Max did it!? Setting his beer down, he coughed, trying to get the liquid out that he'd inhaled. "Max?" He finally managed to choke out, an amused smirk on his face.

"Yeah"

"Why would she?… Don't tell me, you got between her and Logan's little make out session right? Hell, even I know not to do something as stupid as that."

"Hey… It wasn't my fault. She's the one being a bitch."

"Right… So what happened then?"

So, Asha told what had happened yesterday. How she'd just dropped by for a Christmas visit and Max got pissed at her. Sure they never could really get along, but still. That was downright uncalled for, right?

Alec only shook his head, still smirking. "Max and Logan man…" he muttered and took a swig. "Do yourself a favor and stay away from Max for a while. She'll be a little protective over Logan. But don't worry; it won't last that long and then she may apologize. Then you and Logan can go back to being friends and you'll forget this ever happened. But Max… She holds a grudge, but like I said… She'll get over it."

"Well, I just don't want to, you know… Get between them and all."

"Understandable. But, if you did, you wouldn't really complain if Logan went to you, right?" He had a mischievous sort of twinkle in his eye as he said that, making Asha smile.

Well, maybe Alec wasn't as bad as he let on. In fact, Asha found him sort of… Attractive in a way. But a lot of girls did, right? All accept for Max of course. She took a drink from her coffee, watching Alec as he glanced around for something better to do than just sit here.

"You know. You're alright." Asha said with a nod. Talking to Alec had somehow relieved her tension and she was able to get some things out into the open. Not bad at all, in fact… She'd done this once before, but then Alec was trying to get her into bed with him. Luckily, they'd done nothing but get drunk and talk.

"Thanks Asha, that means a lot." Alec said, patting his chest mockingly.

There was silence between the two for a few moments. It wasn't quite an uncomfortable silence. The two actually enjoyed each other's company. Alec, of course was still trying to work his charm on her, and she wasn't about to reject it… Not like some eyes only operative spoiled rich little baby like Logan… Wait, did she just think that? No… No way!

"So…" Alec held his mug up.

Asha bumped his beer with her coffee. "To Max and Logan."

"To Max and Logan."

"I'm just glad he's happy that's all." She said as she turned her attention back to her java.

"Me too."

They exchanged smiles and resumed talking, changing the subject. They'd been there for several hours and didn't realize that the usual night's crowd was beginning to fill the place.

A dark figure in the shadows just outside Logan's apartment slipped away as the two stepped from the Medtronics center and got in the car. Where were they going? He had to send the message out… The familiars had to know… He felt this was important… somehow.

AN: YAY! Another chappie!… Sorry if this chapter seems a bit boring and pointless… But hey! I'm allowed okay!? XD Thanks for the reviews! And I take that back about my friends not counting…. O.o You guys count! Honestly!

RR: (Just gonna do a few)

Ginger : Your right! I shouldn't hold you guys hostage for reviews! And… I guess I'll stop that. But I figured it would give me a little bit of time to plan my next chapters. Unfortunately when I say I need so many reviews… They come too quickly! LoL I never have the time to really sit and plan the chapter out that much because I want to give you people your chapter. Oh well… I know what you mean about the abandoning thing. I'm trying desperately NOT to abandon my fic. Just for my readers!

Sky Angel: Your cool! I loved the books and I do agree that they would have been better as part of the show… And… erm… I can't tell you if that's Sandeman! Your not allowed to know yet… MWUAHAHAHA

Appollina: I can be mean to Alec if I want to! But… For your sake I'm not going to kill him. Maybe maim him… but not kill… Can you live with that?

Bob: There is SOME snuggle time here. But not a lot… I'll try to squeeze more cuddles and snuggles in for ya!

And to all: I know! I love the way Asha was punched out by a very pissed off Max… I had to do it, couldn't resist! You know me… I have those moments. XD