"Torched"

Chapter 5: Logan

Author's note: yes, it's been a while since I last wrote. Anyway, the upcoming release of X3 has me inspired to write more about Wolf, Luna, Pyro, Iceman, Rouge and everyone else at Xavier's, including a Luna/Iceman fic and another Johnny/Wolf fic. But first I thought I would start by penning more of "Torched", as "Ice Moon, Fire Wolf" is dead and going to stay that way. (Sorry!). I may write a pre-X3 fic detailing how Luna finally got with Bobby (she will be in later fics) and how Wolf lost Pyro to the dark side, so stay tuned for that. Anyway, Luna's date with Dr. Reed Richards will not be mentioned until the next chapter. And in this chapter: LOGAN!

"Dad!" Wolf cried, bounding over to the man and throwing her arms around him. "You're back!"

"Hey, how's my little girl, huh?" Logan said, giving his daughter a squeeze. "Takin' care of yourself?"

"Yeah." Wolf said. "I'm okay Dad…really."

"Wolfie, if you need me to get rid of Pyro for you, all you need to do is ask." Logan asked, whispering in her ear.

"Dad, it's okay." Wolf said. "Really." She shook her head. "Oh, Johnny, come here…Dad, this is Johnny Storm. He's new. Johnny, this is my father, Logan."

"Nice to meet you, sir." Johnny said, shaking Logan's hand firmly.

"Likewise…but I warn you, hurt my little girl and I will make it so they never find the body." Logan said, baring his metal claws for Johnny to see.

Johnny was visibly afraid, until Wolf gave her father a glare. "Dad, please. When you threatened John, it didn't work…nor did it help."

"Darlin', I tried to tell you that he was a lost cause. You didn't drive him to the dark side. He chose that path for himself." Logan said, calmly. "You had nothing to do with it…and the fact that he left you, not giving a damn about your feelings, proves it."

Despite learning that he was a father not too long ago, Logan had settled comfortably into the role, providing advice for his young daughter and comfort when she needed it.

Wolf sighed. "I know, I know." She waved her hands in the air and then looked at her watch. "Luna, could you help me with something? We've got time."

"Sure thing, Wolf." Luna said and the two walked out together.

Rogue and Bobby looked at each other, then back at Logan and Johnny before grabbing Johnny and dragging him from the room, explaining how they wanted to show him something.

Logan sighed and shook his head. Kids today. He thought, before deciding to go looking for the Professor.