Chapter 3

(Outside S.H.I.E.L.D Prison)

Peter looked over the prison and could tell this was not going to be as easy as he had thought. The place seemed built like fort Knox. If he was going to get in there he was going to need some help, thankfully help should be on its way if not already close by. When he had searched through the records on Stark's computer he had noted a recent update stating Jean Grey had been arrested, it went on to say how Xavier had turned her over without a fight. Peter knew the X-Men and he knew Xavier must have done this without consulting the others and with a certain X-Man in particular. It was a poorly kept secret within the superpowered community that Logan code named Wolverine was in love with the red headed Jean Grey. Hell he had been there for a few of their close calls where Jean and Logan had gotten close. If he recalled the latest gossip Jean was now divorced from her husband Scott Summers, he wondered if that had made any changes between her and Logan.

Still the main focus of all this was if he knew Logan then the feral mutant was going to be coming for Jean no matter what stood in his way, and if Logan was coming then he doubted he would be alone. Having lived a very long life Logan had a lot of favors owed to him so finding this place would be easy, getting in a little harder but again he would have allies he could call in. He decided to wait until Logan turned up, but if he had not done so after a certain time then he guessed he would be going in alone.

"So what now Peter?" Mary Jane's voice broke him out of his thoughts and he turned to his wife.

"We wait. I have a feeling an old friend is heading our way with a similar idea," Peter answered with a smile.

Mary Jane looked at him in genuine curiosity at that. "Oh and who would that be?" she finally asked, seeing as Peter wasn't forthcoming. She knew a lot of Peter's superpowered friends, especially those who were apart of the Avengers.

"Logan," Peter replied waiting for his wife's reaction and he was not disappointed as Mary Jane frowned. She wasn't overly fond of the feral mutant due to a certain event two years ago.

At the time he had been suffering an advance mutation due to the actions of 'The Queen' also known as Adriana 'Ana' Soria who wanted him to be her new consort. He had resisted as best he could, but eventually the mutation had won out and he seemingly died. Logan who had been visiting at the time, and sensing Mary Jane needed an outlet for her devastation and loss had decided to come onto her. Mary Jane had obviously gotten angry and began slapping Logan for all she was worth, but the feral mutant had just stood and taken it. Eventually MJ's anger had run its course and she was led away by his aunt May, while Stark confronted Logan. His body soon went missing only to turn up later fully transformed into an actual spider which was Ana's plan all along, but that version of him died much to Ana's displeasure.

But after she had left somehow he had been reborn from the body of the dead spider, once more fully human only with some advancement's in his powers and abilities. Some speculated it was always going to happen in time, a sort of metamorphosis due to the genetic changes he had undergone when bitten by the radioactive spider so long ago. His reunion with MJ was intense to say the least, and she wasted no time in telling him what Logan did. When he had confronted Logan on it with Mary Jane at his side, the feral mutant explained why he had done it to them both. Peter had understood what he had been trying to do and Logan had apologized for it, but Mary Jane was still wary of the man even after two years.

"Well as long as he keeps his hands off me then I guess we could use his help," Mary Jane finally said.

"Ah I don't think you have to worry about that MJ, his own red head is locked up inside that prison along with Felicia," Peter responded with a smile.

"If he has his own red head then what the hell was he doing when he came onto me?" Mary Jane growled, not really angry over the whole thing these days but still she had not and still did not appreciate what Logan had tried to do. She had found the whole thing disrespectful to her and more to the point to Peter.

"You know the answer to that MJ, he meant no harm," Peter assured her, pulling her into a hug. "Logan just has a different way of doing things, more direct than others might do them," he tried to explain.

"I know, but still he could have found another way of getting me to vent my anger," Mary Jane responded as Peter pulled her down, resting against his chest as he rested against a tree.

"I know, but his way worked and you started to vent and get past your grief and started living again," Peter told her as he gave her a quick kiss on her forehead.

"I know," Mary Jane said with a sigh as she closed her eyes and tried to rest, knowing that if and when Logan arrived all hell was going to break lose.

+WOTG+

(Nearby Town)

Logan waited while Kitty and Jubilee bought some supplies. He knew once they hit that prison they would have little time to buy anything as their faces would be all over the news. Beside him Rogue, Betsy, Laura and Kurt stood waiting with them, suddenly the roar of a motor bike gained their attention and they watched as it headed right for them. Even before the bike reached them Logan knew who was on it, he glanced at Rogue and noted the small smile appear on her face as she recognized the driver.

"I thought we were being followed," Betsy mused as Gambit pulled the bike up in front of them. "Then again Remy has his own contacts, he could have found the prison on his own," she suggested to Logan.

"Either way another helping hand is welcome," Logan told her to which she nodded.

"Are you here to help swamp rat?" Rogue inquired as she stepped forward to greet her on again off again boyfriend.

"But of course chere," Remy replied with his usual charming smile. "I was just shocked when everything went down, it took me a few minutes to come after you," he told her. "You be breaking into a prison then you best have someone who knows how to get into places like that undetected and how better than a thief?" he added with a smirk.

"Now Sugar don't you go getting a swelled head," Rogue teased back unable to help herself. "This isn't going to be easy like those small time jobs you did in the past," she told him.

"Ah Rogue you know I can get into any place if I put my mind to it," Gambit shot back knowing she was just trying to wined him up. "You need me," he stated with a quick bow. "And I am at your service," he stated as he came back up smiling at her.

"Knock it off you two you are attracting too much attention," Logan growled as Kitty and Jubilee exited the store. Both smiled in greeting at the thief, who of course gave them a charming smile back.

"I brought some supplies of my own my friends," Gambit told them as he pulled a backpack off the end of his motorbike that had been tied down. "As you said Rogue this will be no walk in the park, especially without the right equipment," he told them.

"Then let's get going," Laura growled as he began to head in the direction of the prison. "There is no telling what they are doing to Jean or any others they've captured," she pointed out.

The group quickly turned and followed her. Betsy couldn't help but think it was a good thing Logan had so many contacts in various government agencies or they may never had found the right prison. Still knowing where Jean had been taken didn't mean the hard part was over. They still had to break in and get Jean out without any of them being captured or injured. Still with the group they had Betsy had no doubt they would succeed. She glanced at Logan and saw the determination in his eyes. They would get Jean out and God help anyone who got in their way.

+WOTG+

(X-Mansion)

Scott paced up and down in agitation as time seemed to pass slowly, he was waiting for the call that stated Logan and his friends, that now included Gambit, had attacked the prison where Jean was being held. A part of him knew it was wrong that Jean had been taken, but the other half knew the Professor was right and they had to do what they could to calm things down with the government. Logan and his friends should have been more understanding. They should have been willing to let the Professor attempt a more legal way of getting Jean out of prison. Instead they had chosen a more direct path that from the way he saw it would only make the entire situation worse. The one question he kept asking himself was why couldn't Logan try and be more patient?

"Are you okay Scott?" Emma inquired, making him turn to find his girlfriend behind him looking concerned.

"Not really. I sense trouble on the horizon because of what Logan and the others are doing. I fear it is going to bring the mutant community into the worse possible light," Scott said with a sigh.

"You couldn't have stopped Logan from going and you know that," Emma reminded him. "Where Jean is concerned he is like a dog with a bone," she added as she didn't really like Logan who still distrusted her even now that she had been an X-Man for two years.

"Couldn't have put it better myself, he's always been sniffing around her waiting to get her into his bed," Scott responded with a snort of disgust. "I'm surprised he hasn't tried anything now we are divorced," he mused.

"You know it may seem strange to you Scott, but I actually think Logan does love Jean," Emma told him. "The emotions I sense from him where she is concerned can only be love," she added, knowing Scott wouldn't want to hear this but knowing it was best he understands Logan's true motivations.

"Maybe he does Emma, but he could still try and think more about the long term consequences of his actions," Scott shot back, not really wanting to believe Emma or even argue about the point. His rivalry with Logan was long and turbulent, and he doubted it would ever be fully resolved.

"That isn't Logan's way Scott and you know that," Emma said with great patience as she knew where Logan was concern her lover was anything but objective. "He acts on instinct and no matter how much you may disagree with him, sometimes that is the right way to go," she said softly.

Scott looked at her before reluctantly nodding his head, still he couldn't help but feel what Logan was about to do was going to have huge consequences for them all. Emma could read his thoughts and could not help but agree with his concern for what came next.

+WOTG+

(S.H.I.E.L.D Prison)

Felicia shivered as she heard her cell door being opened. She backed up as Fury entered the cell with two guards behind him who took up stations by the side of the door with their guns aimed at her.

"Miss Hardy you have been detained for your actions in New York and the fact you are a host for one of those damn Symbiotes," Fury informed her with a blank look on his face. "We intend to do every test we can to determine how best to fight these things if they ever return," he told her, his tone growing cold. "You will be our greatest asset against these things," he added.

"You can't do this Fury. I'm a goddamn human being and not a god damn lab rat," Felicia spat even though she knew Fury was not joking. He would do this if he felt it was for the good of the human race.

"I'm afraid Miss Hardy, you have no choice in the matter, under the new laws you have been classified as a danger to the planet," Fury responded. "As long as that Symbiote is a part of you then you will always be a threat. You will remain here until we can get that thing off you," he continued.

"And even then depending on how things stand you may be detained further," he warned her.

"You can't do this, the people will not stand for it," Felicia argued. "We have rights just like anyone else," she shouted in outrage.

"Not anymore," Fury responded, his tone turning even colder. "The people have had enough of the destruction you and your friends cause in your fights," he told her bluntly. "This shift is only the beginning, if anything else happens I fear just what kind of laws will be put into effect so you best hope your friend Spiderman doesn't attempt anything stupid after he fled our forces," he added.

"You mean you tried to arrest him as well and he refused. What did you expect Fury?" Felicia replied, relieved that Peter was free which meant, if she knew him at all, he would come for her.

"I expected the man to be smart and follow the law so as to show the people that he, like them, obeyed the law and was willing to atone for his actions," Fury shot back with a glare. "Instead he chose to run with Peter Parker's wife," he growled still angered by the man's escape.

"Considering what one of your little troopers did to MJ, can you blame him for taking her along?" Felicia inquired sarcastically. "I saw him hit her with the butt of his rifle," she spat.

"That was a simple error of judgment. He got a little too passionate about arresting you," Fury said in defense even if the truth was he was angered by what the soldier had done. Mary Jane Watson-Parker was a civilian who was innocent of any real crime, and even protecting Felicia Hardy was basically nothing but a misdemeanor when the rest of her history was considered.

"That is how it always starts. I'm sure Steve Rogers would tell you the same as he fought men just like that before and if I remember right you did as well and now you are turning into something like a Nazi yourself," Felicia argued heatedly. "Men like that, start to get a liking for power, it goes to their head and ends up turning them into monsters," she told him. "You let that cat out of its box and you will never get it back in," she stated before turning her back on him.

Fury glared at her and nearly exploded at her comment about the Nazi, but in truth he actually agreed with her statement. Still it did not change her current situation. "Guards take her to the lab. The testing starts immediately and do not take your attention of her for a minute," he ordered finally. "She is strong as she is smart and quick, we don't know if the power dampening collar will affect her, so pay attention and don't let her looks take you in or I will have you heads," he warned before he turned and left.

Felicia turned as the guards rushed forward and grabbed her. She wanted to struggle, but she knew it would only makes things worse right now. If and when Peter came for her then it would be time for payback, as she was dragged along she noted someone she knew through Peter and that was Jean Grey, but she also noted other prisoners watching. If Jean was here then clearly things were worse than she had imagined, but it also gave her a bit more hope of rescue. As with the red headed telepath here then it was for sure to draw her feral suitor to break her out, and if he joined forces with Peter their chances of success were better.

Before the soldiers dragged her out she said with a smirk to them, "Hey guys…..didn't you forget to acknowledge your orders with a 'Hail Fury'?"

Jean watched as Felicia Hardy a.k.a the Blackcat was dragged away to be tested, this was bad she thought as it made her wonder if they intended to do the same to the rest of the people now imprisoned. Moving to her bed she sank down on it and tried to keep her anger at the Professor and Scott at bay. That they had not even tried any other avenue to sort the matter out was making her bitter. Her only hope to push away that bitterness was the thought that Logan was coming to get her. Of that she had no doubt. It was just a question of when. It depended on where Xavier had sent him on that false mission. She wondered if he would be alone or would he have help? Closing her eyes she curled up on the bed and tried to sleep.

+WOTG+

(Outside S.H.I.E.L.D Prison)

Logan paused as he sensed two familiar scents close by, smirking he changed direction and headed towards them. Getting to a small clearing which was shielded from the prison's guard posts, he noted there was no one around but he was not fooled by that. Glancing up he was not surprised to find Peter and his wife in the tree, Mary Jane he noted had a hold of Peter's Spiderman mask while Peter held onto her.

"Hey Logan, nice to see you," Peter greeted him before jumping down with Mary Jane clinging to him as he did so. "How are you doing?" he asked.

"Been better Webhead," Logan responded as he shook the man's hand. "You're here for a reason Peter?" he asked, putting just a hint of a challenge into his voice.

"Hey take it easy Logan. We are here for the same reason as you are," Peter assured him. "They've gotten Blackcat in there and we are here to get her out, just as you are here for Jean," he told him.

"How did you know Jean was in there?" Kurt inquired nervously as he looked around for any signs of an ambush.

"I broke into Stark Tower in order to find the location of this place, seen as Tony has a computer uplink to S.H.I.E.L.D due to their close partnership," Peter answered. "I saw her name on the prisoner manifest and it didn't take a genius to know you'd be coming for her," he added.

"Yeah seems the whole world knows about your liking for red heads," Mary Jane threw in with a slight glare at the man drawing Logan's attention.

"Still a bit sore are we Red?" Logan asked with a grin. "Well don't worry I am only after one red head here," he assured her.

"Glad to hear it," Peter said in what he hoped would be a joking manner. They had bigger things to discuss than old problems. "So how are we going to get in there? Because from what I have seen it is well guarded," he inquired, changing the subject.

Logan stepped forward and began to look around. Kurt and Betsy vanished as due their perspective powers. They returned a few minutes later having checked out the other sides of the prison, unseen by the guards and cameras due to their rather useful powers of transportation and shadow travel.

"It is well guarded Logan," Betsy informed them with a frown. "Lots of guards and cameras, probably a few well-placed alarm sensors as well," she told him. "It will not be easy getting in," she added with a shake of her head, sending her purple locks flying.

"Kurt and Kitty are our best bet of getting in silently, we can make as much noise as we want getting out if we have too," Logan suggested as he continued to look the place over. "Did you spot or have you sensed anyone with powers within the guard force?" he asked glancing back at her.

"Not that I could find. The only super powered people I could read came from the jail area and they were all muffled," Betsy answered thinking of her scans of the prison before doing so. "I'm guessing they are using those damn power dampening collars," she told him, getting a slight growl from Logan at the idea of Jean been collared.

"Ok we get in as quietly as we can, we try and avoid any guards until we get caught," Logan told them. "No shouting or wise cracks," he added directing the last bit to Peter who just nodded in agreement for once being serious. "Jubilee, you and Rogue are staying here not only to keep an eye on Mary Jane, but as our backup and no arguments," he continued giving them both a glare at the end as they went to do just that. "No offense Red, but you aren't cut out for this," he said turning to Mary Jane who was giving him an evil glare for leaving her on the side lines before nodding reluctantly at the look her husband gave her.

"This sucks," Jubilee muttered as she blew some chewing gum until it popped.

"I heard that Sparky," Logan growled back. "Ok let's get this party started. Kurt find us a place inside to drop us off then start transporting us in and remember watch your back at all times," he stated turning to his furry friend.

"I'll be careful Logan," Kurt assured him before he vanished in a puff of black smoke.

"Be careful Peter," Mary Jane said before leaning up and kissing her husband before he stepped away from her.

"I will and we'll be back soon," Peter assured her as Kurt finally returned and transported him, Logan and Betsy first.

He came back for Kitty, Gambit and Laura next, leaving Mary Jane with Jubilee who still looked somewhat frustrated at not to being able to go along and Rogue, who leaned against a tree and kept her eyes firmly on the prison.

+WOTG+

(S.H.I.E.L.D Prison)

Inside the prison Jean suddenly looked up as she caught a brief flash of Logan's mind and suddenly her every sense was on alert. Standing up she felt a sense of nervousness overcome her. He was here far sooner than she had suspected. Maybe he had not been fooled by Xavier's rouse after all. She tried to reach out and contact him, but found the collar around her neck prevented that, making her curse. Trying to sense Felicia, she found her back in her cell, but fast asleep as the tests run on her had not been kind to her body. She cursed Fury. This wouldn't stand once it got out to the rest of the super powered community. She also sensed two other familiar signatures, but she couldn't lock in on them enough to identify them, whoever they were though were angry. She sat back on her bed and awaited Logan's arrival. The first thing she was going to do when he arrived was kiss him senseless like she had always wanted to do.