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Mutant Heart And Mutant Soul Chapter 17
Everything was going according to plan it with it nearly time for the wedding. Many months had passed since Logan's proposal to me in the infirmary. Van was nearly eight months old now. He was suckling strongly although we had to watch where he put his teeth, now those were sharp.
Along with the milk he was getting from me Van was already starting to eat solid food now even though he wasn't a year old yet. His teeth were making it very easy for him to eat solid food he especially liked to eat meat. He was very restless at night when he slept. I could tell because I've been sleeping with him in the nursery. I had to be in there with him at night in case he got hungry and needed my milk. In the time which passed during these few months I could see those changes about me the others had meant. It was hard not to since Beast kept putting me through all different kinds of tests. My speed had increased ten-fold and so had my strength. I could move just as fast as Magnetos son Quicksilver or maybe even faster. My strength had increased big time although I wasn't as strong as Rogue I had gotten much stronger. We tested my strength out on rocks as hard as iron. My punches went right through them. When we tested it out on boulders I had broke them in half and turned them to ruble. My original powers stayed the same as ever my mark still shined whenever I commanded it.
Something was started to scare me and that was what was happening to my beloved son. What Beast had told me months before was coming into reality. Though he was just a baby Van was very strong and he wasn't even a year old yet. While I could destroy boulders and demolish most metal he could only just make small marks on them so far with those little hands of his. Also because of his new found strength he was already starting to crawl around and he could move quite fast. This wasn't all that was happening Van was getting more intelligent by the day.
Every day and night whenever he touched my face with his hands he always scent images into my mind. This is how he communicated with everyone in the mansion. We all had a feeling he could already talk, but if he did he preferred to talk to us this way. Also at night when he was asleep with me in the bed I sometimes brought his little hand to my face to see what he was dreaming about. He always had dreams about me and everyone else inside the mansion. I always sang to him whether he was asleep or not.
Now then back to my wedding I had chosen three bridesmaids which were Storm, Rogue, and Jubilee. I had chosen Jean to be my maid of honor. Wolverine had chosen Scott to be his best man which was a surprise for us, but he made a good choice anyway. Me and my bridesmaids had gone into the city to find us some good bridesmaid dresses and my own for the wedding. I had taken little Van with me he had never left my side ever since he was born. Silverwings went with us he was like a guard bird instead of a guard dog for my baby. It took a lot of persuading to get the storeowner to let Silverwings inside. Only when I promised Silverwings would stay away from the fabric did the manager let us in. The dresses inside were extremely beautiful not to mention very expensive. Fortunately I didn't have to worry about the cost the Professor said he'd pay for everything.
My bridesmaids had found their own dresses in a matter of minutes so we were now looking for my wedding dress. I had tried on a few already, but couldn't find the perfect one. With one of the choices I had come up with I had walked out of the dressing room swearing and showing it to the others.
"What do you think," I said, delighted with it.
"Too jr. high."
So I took that one off and tried on another one.
"Perfect."
"You think," I said.
They all smiled and gave me the thumbs up. I looked at the price tag on the dress and saw how much it was. Instantly I changed my mind this dress cost even more than the wedding was supposed to be.
"Way too expensive," I said.
Jubilee said "The Professor will pay for it." "No way is that going to happen. The Professor spending enough on this wedding as it is. I'm getting something a lot cheaper."
I went into the dressing room and changed dresses once again. Eventually we found one with a nice simple design with soft velvet fabric to it. As soon as I had it on my body I brought it out of the dressing room and twirled it around.
"This is the one," I said.
Clapping her hands, Jubilee said "It's so beautiful."
"How much is it?"
I checked the price tag and saw that it was in my price range. I smiled when I saw it.
I said "The price is good, too."
Just at that moment my son had started to cry he was hungry. Jean started to jiggle him up and down to try and quiet him. He was making far too much noise for the other people inside the store. I quickly went to change out of the dress and into my other clothes. Once that was done I immediately took Van into my arms and calmed him down. As soon as I held him Van stopped crying and nuzzled my breast with his head.
"I know you're hungry," I said.
The others went to pay for the dresses while I sat down and feed my son. Van was very hungry this time; he was suckling very fast on my breast. Silverwings had flown down from her perch, onto my shoulder and looked down at Van with interest.
It was nearly time to start weaning him off of my milk. So even though I still had a lot of milk to give him it was starting to dry up. All too soon for Van he was finished with him meal it took him about twenty minutes to do so. When he was done he was still hungry. Unfortunately for my son there was no more milk in my breasts at the moment so I couldn't give him anymore. Van protested as I pulled him away from my breast.
"I'm sorry, Van. I don't have any more for you," I said, apologetic.
I cover my breast and carry him back over to the others. They had paid for the dresses and were holding them in their hands.
"Let's go," I said.
We all now headed out of the store.
In the mean time the boys were buying their tuxedos in another part of the city. Even though some of them did already have tuxedos to wear to the wedding they were helping some of the others to look for theirs. Looking for the right tuxedo was like torture for Logan. As soon as he walked into the store Logan picked out the first tuxedo he saw and insisted that he buy it. Unfortunately for Logan the others insisted that he look at some others before he bought anything. After trying on a third tuxedo Logan was starting to get impatient.
"All right this is the last one and I'm getting it," he said.
Gambit started to have some fun with Logan. Gambit should've stayed quiet but he decided to tease Logan a little bit.
Gambit said "Come on, Wolverine. we still have plenty more for you to try on."
Gambit had a wicked smile on his face when he said this.
Logan growled and he went back into the dressing room to change back into his original clothes before his temper was able to get the better of him. He wouldn't be trying on anymore tuxedos today. Nightcrawler went over to Gambit as Logan moved out of sight. Nightcrawler was wearing a long black coat and a hat to hide his appearance from any of the humans.
Nightcrawler said "Was it wise to make him angry?"
"Ease up, Nightcrawler. It was just a friendly jest," Gambit said.
Nightcrawler said "Be a little more courteous this is going to be his wedding."
Scott looked at his watch and spoke to the others. Scott said "We should finish this up anyway, it's starting to get late."
"We'll pay for these while you two wait for, Logan," said Beast.
With that Scott and Beast moved over to the cash register to pay for the new tuxedos. It wasn't long before Logan came out of the dressing room his tuxedo in hand. Gambit was about to say something to him but Logan gave him a look that made him shut up. Morph held in his laughter but his shoulders were shaking from holding it in. Logan growled again as he passed but didn't say anything.
After Logan paid for his tuxedo they all left the store and headed back home. Us girls had already beaten the guys back home and were already setting up dinner for tonight. We didn't have to cook anything because we had bought some takeout on the way back home. So when they got inside they found dinner already set up for them inside the dining hall. We were already at our sets when they came inside. "So how did it go," Storm said.
The men had just walked into the room.
Morph said "Swell we got a few tuxedos and Logan finally got one after a few tries."
"Only because you guys didn't give me much of a choice it was either that or go to five more stores," said Logan.
"Would that have been so bad Logan? A few more stores wouldn't have hurt," said Morph.
"Not after all you put me through in that one store. I would rather fight Magneto than go through that again," said Logan.
A few of us cackled and smiled at what he said. Van jiggled a little bit in my arms when I laughed and that made him laugh too. I smiled down at him and gave him a little tap on the nose. The Professor was already seated and the other boys now sat down.
Beast said "So how did it go for you guys?"
"The same as you Silverstream finally found the right one after about a dozen tries," Rogue said.
I said "Hey finding the right dress is harder than a guy finding the right outfit."
Everyone laughed at what I had said this time. Next thing that happened is that we all dug into our food. While we were eating I did give Van some pieces of meat now and then just to fill him up. I also gave Silverwings the left over crumbs when I was done. Silverwings was sill pecking at the food as I was rocking my little boy to a soft gentle sleep. When she was done with the rest of it she hopped onto my shoulder and started cleaning out her feathers like she usually did. A few of the guys belched when they were done with their dinner.
A few of us girls gave them disapproving looks while the rest of us had laughed at it. Instead of helping to clean up I left to put little Van to bed. He was tired from today's activities and the meal he just had. Once inside the nursery I changed him out of the small clothes he was wearing and into his cute little jumper.
"There you go my boy nice and cozy," I said.
I smiled softly at him and gave him an Eskimo kiss on the nose. The Eskimo kiss woke him just as he was starting to doze off to a deep sleep. He started making mewing sound as soon as this happened and I quickly went to calm him down.
I put him in his crib and started rocking him back and forth. While I was doing this I sang softly to him trying to get my son to fall asleep.
.
You are but a little bird and we can see you fly
Though you're just a little bird
our love for you can fill the sky
At the appointed hour
Remember love has power.
So never fear
Should you shed a tear
Remember the red flower
Your loves magic lies in flower power
.
He still wouldn't fall asleep so I sang Van another lullaby.
.
Constant as the stars above
Always know that you are loved
And my love shining in you
Will help you make your dreams come true
Will help you make your dreams come true."
.
That did it for my body he fell right to sleep at this one.
I gave Van a last kiss on the forehead and quietly left the nursery all together. As I was getting ready for bed myself there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," I said. The door opened and Jean walked into the bedroom. "What is it Jean?"
"The Professor wants to speak with you in his study," she said.
"All right. I'll be right there," I said.
I put on a pair of my slippers and followed Jean out of the room. It wasn't long before we came to the Professors study.
"He's waiting for you inside," she said and walked away. I knocked on the door and waited for a response, it wasn't long before I got one.
"Enter," the Professor said. I now opened the door and walked into the Professors study.
I closed the door behind me as I came inside. Xavier was on his computer going over some papers of his.
"Ah there you are. Come have a seat," he said.
I did as I was told and took a seat in front of his desk.
"You wanted to see me Professor," I said as I sat down.
He said "Yes, I wanted to tell you that preparations for the wedding are finished."
I smiled when he said this to me.
"Good things are right on schedule and right on time, too. The wedding is almost here," I said, relieved.
Then suddenly Xavier's face turned very serious.
"That's not all I wanted to talk to you about Silverstream. It's about Sinister," he said.
The smile immediately disappears from my face when I heard that name.
"What about him," I said.
"He's on the move Silverstream he wants your son," he said.
I closed my eyes for a few seconds thinking and then opened them again.
"How close is here," I said.
"Too close. He's tried to get in today while you guys were out shopping today. Fortunately the mansions security at bay he only gave up when he knew that you and your son weren't here," Xavier said.
I said "He's not giving up? Even after all this time."
"This hasn't been the only attack since your son's birth, Silverstream. There have been a lot more than this one," said Charles.
What the Professor said surprised me. No one told me there had been any attacks.
"How many have there been," I asked.
The Professor hesitated when I said this.
"How many," I insisted to him. He let out a deep breath before he spoke up again.
"Twelve attacks have been counted ever since the day of his birth," he said.
Now this definitely caught me by surprise. I expected a small handful of them, but never this much in my mind. It took a few seconds for me to take this all in.
"Why hasn't anyone told me about this," I said, shakily.
The Professor said "We didn't want to worry you."
"Does Logan know about this," I said.
"Yes, he does. I had already talked to him before you came in," said Professor. A smile now appeared on his face. "He wasn't too happy about it either."
I could understand the reason about why he had smiled. When an angry Logan could make quite a scene once he got going. I could just imagine what Logan must've been like when he heard this piece of news. The thought of this still didn't bring a smile to my face. A question suddenly came to my mind and needed to be spoken.
"The wedding? What if he attacks then," I said.
Xavier nodded his head at my words.
"That's why I wanted to see you, Silverstream. To prepare yourself in case the worst should happen. With your newfound abilities I know you would be able to take care of yourself. What I'm worried about is your baby. His abilities are growing exponentially but they're still not at the point where he could defend himself. He is still after all just an infant," said the Professor.
"Why won't he just leave us alone? Why can't he just go away and bother someone else," I said, distraught.
Xavier said "Sinister is a lunatic, Silverstream. Still he is, also, a scientist. Like all mad scientists they are determined to finish what they started."
None of what he was saying was making me feel better at all. Charles could feel my discomfort so he quickly went to comfort me. He reaches over his desk and put a hand on my shoulder to try and ease my stress.
"Don't worry, Silverstream. We will protect you and your son," reassured Professor.
Well that's encouraging. Not by much.
I said "So this is how Scott and Jean must feel isn't it? To be hunted down by Sinister and his minions over and over again just because of their DNA. I learned this over a year again when I was captured by him."
Charles nodded his head at my words when I spoke.
He said "Yes, Sinister has been after those two for years now."
"But he won't be just after them now will he," I said.
"I don't think he has his sights on them anymore," said the Professor.
The realization finally hit me Sinister was no longer after Scott and Jean anymore. His sights were set now only on Van and me now and forever. The Professor patted my shoulder as a last comfort for me.
"Go and get some sleep. The days ahead are a going to be tough for all of us especially you," advised the Professor.
I nod getting out of my seat and leave his study. When I left the Professor went back to the documents he was looking at on his computer before I came in.
As for me I headed back to my quarters. Before I went to say goodnight to my fiancée I went back into the nursery to check upon my baby. Now that I knew this new piece of information against my best intentions I was more worried than ever. All of these attacks going around and I never even knew about them not even Logan. Things had gotten a lot more dangerous with Sinister setting his sights on Van and me instead of Scott and Jean. Sinister must be desperate to get a hold of the two of us if he has initiated so many attacks in such a short amount of time.
I couldn't help but to feel a little betrayed by this. This piece of information had been kept from me for so long wasn't what I expected from my friends but the feeling of betrayal soon left me. The others had good reason to keep this from me until the right time. The Professor was right if I had known about this stuff earlier I would have gone into a much bigger panic attack than I did before. Without my friends and new family I don't know what I would do.
I had now reached the nursery. I quietly opened the door and went inside. Van was still fast asleep when I walked in my leaving hadn't disturbed him at all. His body was gently moving up and down with the rhythm of his breathing. At this point of view Van looked so peaceful not a care in the world. He looked so innocent sleeping in his little crib. I walked over and leaned down to give him a little kiss on the side of his face. Van stirred a little but fortunately he didn't wake up. I smil gently down at my son wishing I had that kind of peace within me at the time. I was so focused on my son that I didn't hear someone else enter the room.
I didn't know he was there until he came up to me and whispered into my ear.
"Worrying about our son," Logan said.
I put one of my hands over his which was on my shoulder. I leaned back against him still looking down at my son.
"I can't help but worry, Logan. Over a dozen attacks on me and my baby and I didn't even know about it. What if we don't get through this, Logan? What is we can't protect our baby," I said.
"That isn't going to happen Silverstream," Logan said.
Logan had now taken his hand off of my shoulder and wrapped his arms around me. When he did I put my hands on his arms. He helped me to keep standing as I leaned back against him.
He said "Sinister will never get him no matter how hard he tries. There are too many of us here for him to fight and besides the only way to us is through the mansions security system. He hasn't gotten through it so far and there's a very big chance he won't get through at all."
"You are right, My Love. Only I still can't help but worry," I said softly.
He said "Then the two of us will get through it together."
Logan turned around and we both kissed. "Sleep well Silver," he said.
A moment later he left the room into our own quarters and I also went to sleep in the nursery thinking about what would happen in the days that followed.
Authors Note:
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Secret Of Bristol Cove, The Presidents Wife, Predators Redemption, A Revolutionary Romance, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8th Loser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D
By the way Rorschach's Legend, the Vinsmoke Bride, The Presidents Bride, Mandalorian: The 2nd Foundling, Eira Byrnison, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender are the newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.
I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D
For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance.