Chapter 25
They arrived at the mansion in ample time.
"Professor. Get down to the basement quick!" yelled Jean to the professor.
When the jet landed, Storm let down the ramp as Logan rushed in.
"Where is she?" he yelled.
He looked over to find her strapped into the seat, head lolled to the side. He unstrapped her and picked her up, carrying her directly towards the infirmary.
"Professor, what do you want to do with him?" asked Scott pointing towards the unconscious Strycker.
"Leave him there. He's not going anywhere." he said.
They all walked into the infirmary as Jean began checking over Pixie.
"What happened?" demanded Logan.
"I think that should be reserved for a later time." said the professor.
"No! I want to now know! What happened out there!" he yelled.
"Strycker came out of nowhere. He started talking to Pixie, saying that she was his experiment that had escaped, along with Logan. He said that, with Logan and Pixie combined, would make the greatest weapon ever. But things went awry, and they escaped." told Storm.
"How did she end up unconscious. How did these tears get into her suit?" asked Scott.
"I don't know. She was using her powers against Strycker and his men. She started glowing purple and the lines along her skin burned their way through her suit. It was amazing." said Jean. "After that she fell unconscious."
"We will discuss this later. Come, let us leave her to rest." said the professor.
Everyone left except for Logan. He pulled up a chair next to the table where she lay. He brushed away a few stray curls that lay across her forehead. He ran his fingers along the purple lines that etched her skin.
"That tickles." I chocked out.
"Pixie?" he said.
"Hey." I said, opening my eyes slowly, trying to adjust to the bright lights. Logan's face came into view and I smiled.
"How ya feelin?" he asked.
"Like I just got hit by a bus." I said. I started coughing and Logan handed me a glass of water.
"Thanks." I said after taking a few sips.
"You sure you're alright?" he asked.
"Yes, I'm fine." I said.
"Good. Because when you're better you're not leaving my sight. Ever." he demanded.
"Logan-" I stopped when I saw the defiant look in his eyes. I closed my mouth and didn't say a word.
"That's what I thought." he said.
"What did they do with Strycker?" I asked, deciding to change the subject. Logan knew what I was doing but decided to go along with it.
"They have him in a holding cell." he said.
"We have those?" I asked.
Logan chuckled. "Yea we do. They're just hidden so nosy kids don't find them. We try to be a bit more civilized."
"Ah." I said. "Do you think it's possible to get out of here and into my own bed?"
"I'll see what I can do." he said. He gave me a kiss on the forehead and left the room to find Jean.
"Oh man this is gonna be harder than I thought." I groaned as I tried sitting up. I flopped back down, giving in to the feeling of not moving.
The door opened with a whoosh and Jean walked in, followed by Logan. She walked over and looked over all of my readings.
"Well, you seem to be fine. Although it seems your healing factor has been knocked out of wack. That's why you still feel like crap I imagine." said Jean. "So just take it easy for a few days and you 'll be back to normal."
"Thanks doc." I laughed.
"I'll take her up." said Logan.
Jean nodded as she undid all of the wires that were hooked up to me. Logan picked me up and carried me towards the elevator.
"I feel real stupid." I said as I was carried in his arms. I don't know why, but I felt embarrased to be carried like this.
"You should." he said.
"What!"
"I told you not to go, that I didn't feel right, but did you listen? Noooooo." he drawled out sarcastically.
"Well excuse me for wanting to try and help out! Not like you would know anything about that!" I countered back.
Jean just laughed at the two of us as we walked down the hallway.
"Young love." she mumbled.
"I heard that!" I yelled back.
Logan opened the door to my room and sat me down.
"You wouldn't mind drawing a bath for me would you?" I asked him with an irresistible smile.
"Ugh I hate it when you do that." he groaned.
He walked into the bathroom and started the bath. He helped me walk into the bathroom where I stripped down. I was over trying to be civil with Logan. It just never seemed to work. He lowered me into the bath and I let the warm water wash over me.
He left me alone as I lay in the tub, forgetting about everything that had happened in the past day. I poured some lavender bath soap into the tub and let it soak into my skin. I washed my hair and face and gently washed my body, seeing as how I was still sore.
"Logan!" I yelled.
I heard him growl as he got off the bed and turned off the t.v. He opened the bathroom door and grabbed my bath robe. He helped me stand and I wrapped myself into my robe. He picked me up out of the bath and carried me to my bed, where he sat me down.
"You hungry?" he asked.
"A little." I replied.
"Alright. I'll be right back." he said.
"Logan." I called to him.
"What?" he said.
"Thank you." I smiled.
I saw his features lighten up and he smiled back.
"I'll be right back."
And with that he shut the door. I leaned back and switched on the t.v. I found an old movie that I was in love with and snuggled deep into my blankets.
"Hey Pix I didn't know what to get so-" he stopped.
He smiled as he walked over and covered her up as she lay sleeping, totally oblivious to the world. He kissed her on the temple and noticed a purple glow emit from the swirl.
He sat the food next to the bed and left without another sound.
2 chapters in one night...wow...something must be wrong with me. lol. Let me know what you think!!