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Summary: Post X3, 4 month have passed since the incidents and Phoenix's death. While Storm has to deal with the school, inner demons are hunting Logan who separates himself from everyone. But soon an earthquake changes everything…

Pairing: none so far

Author's Note: This is my first fanfic in English. I usually write in German, so please be kind! ;) Please review!

With eyes like the devil himself she looked at him. A sinister smile on her face as she watched him fighting his way to her. He held his hand in front of his face, tried to keep his weight to the front, since her attacks could easily pull him off of his feet. With heavy steps he came closer and closer, his eyes never leaving hers. Her attacks ripped the skin off his bones. He couldn't even realize how fast this happened and how fast his skin was renewed again. He didn't realize the immense pain which jolted through his entire body, feeling like being ripped apart.
Finally, appearing to him like an eternity, he reached her. Looking directly into those predator eyes, he knew there was no choice left. He knew that this was what she's asked from him before. With his hazel eyes on her, he brought his fist closer to her heart. There was no time left for any big words. He could feel the world falling apart and he was the last instance to defend it.
Her face changed for a short moment. Begging again to do what was necessary. One last time he swallowed and told her what she already knew. "I love you…"
He felt his fist slamming against her body, saw her eyes widen in shock, while a silent scream left her mouth. Within less than a second her face changed and she collapsed with a peaceful smile on her face. It was then that the pain hit him full frontal. His body quitting its service, he fell to the ground, holding her tight and venting his pain to the world. He didn't even realize how everything went back to normal, didn't see the others getting closer to him. He only had eyes for her and her limp body in his arms.
A hand touched his shoulder, trying to get his attention. When he didn't react the hand began to shake him. Finally, he looked up. The person in front of him said something, but neither could he discern who it was, nor did he understand what was said…
Someone pulled him up and dragged him away, while another person tried to get her out of his hands. Immediately he clenched his fist causing his claws to pop out. The person stopped its intention.
Tired as he was, he let them pull him away and the only thing he could think about was his failure: The promise he once made and couldn't keep…again…