Today there was a lot of things to do, The following day was graduation and they had to get the mansion set up to receive the parents and guardians of the graduating class. Plus the girls were going to go shopping for dresses and the boys were going for their suits.
As soon as Kagome and Logan got home, Rogue practically yanks Kagome out of Logan's arms and they run upstairs so she could tell her how her night went. Rogue wanted to know everything that happened between Kagome and Logan.
"How was ya'll's date?" Rogue asks
"Oh it was wonderful, he took me to an Italian restaurant, the food was great the atmosphere was perfect and he actually danced with me. Did you know he could dance?"
Rogue looks at her wide eyed, "No, I had no idea, does he dance well?"
"Oh, Kami, so well, we danced the Tango."
"NO!"
"Yep, then afterwards we spent the night at a Bed and Breakfast in Brooklyn. It was so nice, Rogue." Kagome said with a sigh and fell back onto her bed.
"I'm glad you had a nice time, but now it's time to go shopping for a new dress for graduation."
Kagome sat up and smiles at Rogue, "Okay let's get everyone together and go."
In the meantime, Logan had already left the mansion and was heading to a jewelry store, he had decided he wanted to buy Kagome a graduation present that he would have Rogue give her. He walked into the store and started looking around at all the jewelry. His eyes lingered on the diamond engagement rings for a second and he smirked.
'Later.' Logan thought to himself.
Logan ended up purchasing a charm bracelet and several charms for it. One was a Magnolia flower to represent Rogue since it's the state flower of Mississippi another was a wolf to represent himself and another was custom made symbol of the X-Men to represent the school. Logan smiles as he leaves the Jewelry store with his gift for Kagome, he knows she's going to love it.
Back in New York, Tony Stark is at the most expensive Jewelry store in New York City with Pepper and he's looking at engagement rings.
"Tell me the truth, Pepper, you think I'm rushing into this?" Tony asks his closest friend.
"No, not at all, I've never seen you take a relationship this slowly since I've known you." Pepper tells him, "Are you nervous she'll say no?"
"Not at all, I know Nodoka loves me, and I love her, but maybe proposing at Kagome's graduation isn't the right thing to do. I'm going to be stealing my little girl's thunder."
"No, Tony, Kagome isn't like that, if anything she'll be thrilled out of her mind if her parents get engaged the same day she graduates."
"Right, you're right, my daughter is nothing like her old man." Tony says.
Pepper had her doubts about that one, she noticed how nervous Kagome got when that supposed gym teacher walked by. Pepper could have sworn she saw his eyes linger on Kagome for a second, she was going to have pay a little bit closer attention at the graduation tomorrow.
In the meantime Pepper helped Tony pick out a very elegant but simple engagement ring for Nodoka. One that went with Nodoka's simple style yet still costed Tony a fortune which appealed to his vanity. Tony took the box the ring was in and put it in his pocket. He was ready for the next day, now all he had to do was wait til the following day and then he would pick up Nodoka and Souta from their apartment and they would drive together to the mansion.
Nodoka and Souta had only arrived a few days ago and were settling into their new apartment quite well. Tony had decided that when Nodoka said yes they would go on a family vacation somewhere to celebrate. He would take them anywhere they wanted to go. He was perfectly confident that Nodoka would accept his proposal, there wasn't a single doubt in his mind. Nothing was going to stand in his way to be with the woman he loved this time.
Back in Westchester:
Kagome and the girls were at the mall looking for dresses for graduation. Kagome had found a beautiful Periwinkle sun dress that brought out the color of her eyes, and Rogue got a black pencil skirt with a red top. Once they had what they wanted, they helped the others then made their way back to the mansion.
When Kagome got home she went straight to her room with her garment bag and hung up her dress. She came out of her room in time to see Logan turning the corner. He had a big smirk on his face and a box in his hand, she gives him a questioning look but he just grins at her and forces her to go back into her room.
"Logan, what's going on, I was going to go down and help with dinner." Kagome tells him.
"Dinner can wait a minute, I got you something for tomorrow."
"What?" She asks in an excited tone
"Well open the box and find out." He says handing her the box.
She opens the jewelry box and gasps when she sees the charm bracelet, "Oh, Logan, it's beautiful, I love it, thank you!" She practically screams.
Kagome launches herself at Logan causing Logan to fall back on her bed, he holds her tight for a moment then kisses her.
"I'm glad you like it, Princess."
"Of course I like it, Logan, what do the charms represent, well the wolf is you I know that, but the flower?"
"The flower is a Magnolia flower from Marie's home state and the X is for the X-Men so you don't forget about us when you become some fancy doctor."
"I could never forget about any of you, especially you, I love you." Kagome tells Logan.
"I love you too, Kagome."
Logan helps her put it on then kisses her one last time before he lets her go downstairs to make help make dinner.
Kagome makes her way downstairs to the kitchen where Rogue has already started pulling out the ingredients for dinner. She and Kagome had decided that they were going to make meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed carrots, dinner rolls, and a salad and for dessert cherry pie. Kagome washes her hands and gets started cooking. Rogue looks over and notices the charm bracelet.
"That's a pretty charm bracelet, Kagome is that from Logan?"
"Yep, but if anyone asks it's from you, if that's okay?"
"Yeah sure, what do the charms represent?"
"The wolf is obviously Logan, the Magnolia flower is you, and the X is for the X-Men."
"Aw, he got one to represent me?" Rogue asks.
"Well, yeah, you are her best friend, Marie." Logan says as he enters the kitchen.
"Thanks, Logan."
"Anytime, Marie, now do you guys need any help?"
"Really?" Kagome asks.
"Really."
"Well, you can start peeling the boiled potatoes and then mashing them up." Kagome tells Logan.
Logan, nods and using his claws, he begins to take the skin off the potatoes and set them in a bowl that Kagome had handed him then he mashed them up. When he was finished he handed the bowl to Kagome who proceeded to add salt, milk and butter. She began to stir it until they turned into creamy mashed potatoes. Setting it aside, she checked on the meat loaf to see if it was ready. While Kagome did that Rogue was just finishing up with the cherry pie, she hands it to Kagome who puts it in the oven.
"Well, dinner is almost ready, how about we go wash up for dinner?" Rogue suggests.
Kagome agrees and they go upstairs to their rooms to shower and change. By the time they're finished dinner is ready. Logan had stayed downstairs to watch over the food, he pulled out the meat loaf and with the help of the boys set the dining room. They all had a nice meal then afterwards, the graduating class with the help of many of the students begin to set up chairs in the garden for the graduation ceremony that was going to held tomorrow afternoon. While they did that the Logan and the rest of the faculty set up the stage, and the sound system. Once everything was set up they called it a night.
Early the next morning the graduating class was treated to a congratulatory breakfast, by the younger students and teachers. Kagome was so excited to she her parents together that she could hardly sit still. But even though it was her last day at the school Logan still didn't take it easy on her. Before breakfast they still went through their routine and sparred in the gym. It would probably be their last time for a very long time.
After breakfast, the girls go upstairs to start getting ready for graduation and the guys go to hang out. As the day progresses the parents, guardians, and guests begin to arrive. Tony, Nodoka, Souta, Pepper, Rhodey and Happy arrive. Tony is so excited to see his little girl graduate, he missed all the milestones in her life, he was not going to miss a single moment of this one. So, Tony was having JARVIS record every single moment. They make their way inside the mansion where they are greeted by Professor Xavier.
"Mr. Stark, it's good to see you again." Charles says as he extends his hand.
Tony saunters up to Charles and shakes his hand, "It's good to see you too, Professor, let me introduce Kagome's mother, Nodoka Higurashi and her brother Souta."
"Mrs. Higurashi, it is a pleasure to meet you, I see where Kagome gets her beauty."
Nodoka blushes, "Thank you, Professor, and thank you for taking in Kagome and teaching her to control her powers."
"You are more than welcome, Mrs. Higurashi, Kagome was a joy to teach, she is a very bright and intelligent girl who will excel at whatever she puts her mind to."
Tony's chest puffs up, "She gets that from me."
Nodoka giggles and playfully smacks him in the stomach, "Oh, Tony, behave. Thank you, Professor."
Tony then goes on to introduce colonel James Rhodes, his best friend and Kagome's unofficial godfather. The Professor shakes his hand and that of Pepper and Happy, then of course Souta. At that point Logan walks by and descreetly nods to Nodoka and Souta which they return making sure no one notices.
"I don't suppose I could go up and see my daughter before the ceremony, Professor?" Nodoka asks.
"Of course, Logan, show Mrs. Higurashi where the girls dorms are, please?" Charles calls out.
Logan narrows his eyes at Charles, he always had a feeling that Charles knew that him and Kagome were dating. What was he thinking, of course Charles knew. Charles' lip twitches imperceptibly, but Logan saw.
"Sure, this way, Mrs. Higurashi."
"Thank you, Mr. Logan, come along, Souta."
While Tony and the others continue to talk with Charles, Logan leads Nodoka and Souta up to Kagome's room.
"How have you been, Logan?" Souta asks.
"Good, Squirt, how are you two liking New York, Kagome told me that you guys just arrived."
"Yes, we really haven't seen that much yet we're still settling in, how are things between you and Kagome?" Nodoka asks.
"Everything is just fine, Nodoka, we're happy." Logan said gruffly.
But Nodoka knew that coming from a man like Logan, that statement meant a lot, she knew he wasn't one to let his feeling show to just anyone.
"That makes me very happy, Logan, I know how much Kagome loves you and I know you feel the same."
Logan only grunts, "Her room's right here⦠and you're right I do. See you guys later."
With that, Logan ruffles Souta's hair and walks off. Nodoka looks down at Souta and smiles she knocks on Kagome's door and waits. Kagome opens the doors and gasps at the sight of her mother and brother.
"Mom, Souta, you're here already, is it that late? Oh, Kami, I'm not even close to being ready, come on in."
Kagome still had her bathrobe on and her hair in a towel. She had just finished putting on her makeup and was about to do her hair. Nodoka giggles at Kagome's frantic look.
"Relax, Kagome, we still have time, sit down and I'll do your hair."
Souta goes and sits on Kagome's bed while Nodoka does Kagome's hair, he tells her about his last day of school and how the kids threw him a farewell party and their trip on how thing have been going since they arrived in New York.
"Thanks for decorating my room, Sis, I love it."
"You're welcome, Souta."
Once Nodoka was finished with Kagome's hair, she went into the bathroom to change into her dress, cap and gown. When she came out, Nodoka started to cry.
"My baby's all grown up."
"Oh, Mom, don't cry this is suppose to be a happy occasion."
"I am happy, your father is going to faint when he sees you."
At that moment, there's a knock on the door, and Logan comes back in.
"The ceremony is getting ready to start, you ready?"
Kagome takes a deep breath, "Yep."
Nodoka and Souta walk out of the room followed by Kagome, but right before she walks out Logan stops her.
"You look beautiful, Princess."
"Thank you, Logan.
He kisses her very sweetly and places his forehead against hers, "I love you, Kagome."
"I love you too, Logan."
Nodoka and Souta make their way to their seat with Tony and the others, there isn't a whole lot of people present for the ceremony. Though there are some parents, and guardians, most of the students don't have family. But it had become a tradition for alumni to come back to support their fellow mutants on the day they graduate so that they don't feel alone.
As the ceremony begins, Professor Xavier gives a heart warming and encouraging speech to the students about a brighter future where humans and mutants can live together in peace and that these students with the help of people like Tony and others, could accomplish great things. Tony was all choked up by the end of the Professor's speech, it hadn't really hit him how much his contribution had helped changed the lives of the kids of this school, but now he was even happier knowing he made a difference.
When the kids walk across the stage and get their diplomas the audience clap and cheer for them enthusiastically, but when Kagome walks across that stage, Tony goes ballistic. He stands up and starts yelling and screaming.
"THAT'S MY BABY GIRL!"
Embarrassing poor Kagome and causing everyone else to laugh. Tony is so excited he still won't shut up until Rhodey grabs him by the arm and forcefully sits him down so the ceremony could continue.
"Rhodey pats Tony on the shoulder, "Man, calm down, it's only high school. I'm surprised you didn't set off fireworks or something."
"Nodoka and Pepper wouldn't let me bring the Iron Man suits to do it." Tony tells him.
