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"What is it with everyone coming back from the dead?" Logan asked
"Maybe because we weren't dead to begin with," Xavier replied
"So explain all this to us, Chuck, including the walking part"
"Just before the Phoenix destroyed my body, I transported my conscious into the body of a comatose man at Muir Island. Moira McTaggert worked hard to clone my original body, giving me the ability to walk again and I did the same thing again"
"I wonder who'll be next to come back from the dead," Logan said sarcastically
"Jean is alive, isn't she?" Xavier asked
"Yeah, I am," Jean said, walking into the office, her long hair tied back, "But you have to know that it was-"
"I know it wasn't you"
Jean looked puzzled at first, but then realization came over her
"Oh"
"Now that we're past that, we must focus on the Brotherhood," Xavier said
"You know about that?" Logan said
"I watch the news. And I am psychic. I also know that the cure wasn't permanent as previously thought. But I don't understand about those who died and are back. The one that stands out the most is Lady Deathstrike"
Logan frowned, then glared at the professor
"Stay outta my mind," he growled
"Sorry, but we must get to the bottom of this"
"Well, you lot have fun with that," Logan said, walking out, "When you get to the fighting, just direct me towards it, got it?"
He left the office and headed towards his room, where Jean joined him a few minutes later. He let out a small sigh when he heard and smelled her enter
"Are you okay, Logan?" she asked
"Yeah, I'm fine"
"No, you're not. I can tell"
"A lot of things going on. Too much to process"
"Everything will be okay"
"That's what I keep telling myself. But I don't think it will be. Not for a while"
"There's a lot on your mind. Maybe I can help you ease it all"
"Thanks, Jean, but I'm not up for the whole talking thing"
"I can tell that you're mostly concerned about X23 or Laura as you like to call her"
"Kid shows up out of nowhere, tries to kill me while saying she is my clone. She went through the same horrible stuff I did, only she's been doing it since she was born"
"She'll be fine. She has you. Someone who understands what happened to her"
"I'm glad you're back at least. Even if the whole damn thing is confusing to me"
"I understand and I'm sorry for that"
Logan faced her and gave her a small smile
"I don't know what I'd do without you. I think I would have gone insane in the end"
"I doubt that. You have everyone else here to keep you sane. Mainly Rogue"
Jean took a step closer towards Logan
"I remember what you said to her. I know you meant it for me. I saw in your eyes that you really meant it. And I know you would do just that. And I also know that-"
She was abruptly cut off when Logan suddenly grabbed her, pulled her close and slammed his lips against hers. Jean was surprised by the sudden move and barely registered Logan's lips on hers. When she did, her arms went around his neck and he pulled her close to him. She could feel the Phoenix slowly driving her desires and ignored it slightly. However, as she pulled back, ecstasy on her face and looked at Logan, a horrifying memory came flashing back at her
Scott screaming in pain and disappearing in a flash of light, nothing else known what happened to him
"Jean?" Logan inquired
"I'm sorry, Logan, I can't do this"
She abruptly turned and left the room, as Logan puzzeledly watched her go, too surprised by it all to try and stop her, wondering what it was that had put her off
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"What do we do about Magneto?" Storm asked, "He's back and gonna want revenge"
"We have to try and find him," Xavier replied, "I'll use Cerebo, but it won't be easy"
"We can assume his plan is to wipe out all humanity," Hank said, "But when he is planning that or how, we don't know"
"He'll most likely try to rebuild an army," Storm said, "But after what happened last time, I'm not so sure it'll be easy for him"
"We can't underestimate Magneto," Hank said, "Do that and we're good as dead"
"Okay, so we get started on finding him"
"We won't get a lock on Magneto, but I'll try his cohorts," Xavier said
He walked out of the office, as Storm turned to Hank
"I am still not used to that, whatsoever"
"Give it time. You'll get used to it"
Storm was about to say more, when Emma burst into the office
"You have to got to come with me," she said urgently
With worried looks on their faces, Storm and Hank followed after Emma into the medical ward, where Alex was waiting by the bed. But it was the person lying unconscious on the bed that drew their eyes
"Oh my god! How is it possible?" Storm asked with disbelief
"I don't believe it," Hank agreed, "I thought he was dead"
"That's what you told me," Alex said, "But he's not. He's alive"
"When did he get here?" Storm asked, unable to take her eyes off Scott's prone form
"About fifteen minutes ago," Emma replied, "Just appeared out of nowhere. Alex was the one who found me and he got hold of me"
"This is unbelievable," Hank said, "But this could be a cause of good luck for us"
"How so?" asked Storm
"If he recovers in time, he could be helpful in searching for Magneto"
"Well, until that time, how about I help?" Alex offered
"You still haven't got total control over your powers," Storm said
"But I have some control. I could be helpful. Please let me help"
"He could be useful," Hank pointed out
"Fine then," Storm said, "Congratulations, Alex, you made the team"
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The person waited until Logan had fallen asleep before heading towards his bedroom window. The person then checked on Laura's bedroom; seeing that she was asleep before turning back to Logan's room and sliding open the window. The person slipped into the room and crept towards the bed. He raised his right fist, as two claws slid out between his knuckles and a third from his wrist. However, before he could strike, he felt three cool adamantinum claws at the base of his neck
"Alright there, bub, turn around slowly and no one gets hurt"
"Nice trick there, Dad. Wasn't expecting that from you"
Logan frowned
"Excuse me?"
The person whirled around, delivering an elbow strike to Logan's jaw, stunning him. Logan was then thrown through his open window, landing on the grass below. He got to his feet, as his son landed before him. Logan had a good look at him. He was about the same height and build as Logan, with a black spiky Mohawk and tribal tattoos on the left side of his chest and arm. Logan noted that his son had three claws, but they were only bone claws and in a slightly different configuration than his own
"So, you called me 'Dad'. Gonna tell me your name, 'son'?"
"It's Daken," his son replied, "And I'm gonna kill you"
Daken lunged and slashed, but Logan dodged him, pushing him away
"Okay, you want to tell me why you want to kill me?"
Daken ignored him as he whirled around with surprising speed and slashed ferociously. Logan was caught by surprise with his speed, as Daken kicked him in the stomach. Logan lost his breath briefly, blocking Daken's right arm and punching him in the jaw. Daken stumbled, as Logan swung his fist again. Daken interlocked their arms and punched Logan in the ribs, slicing into his abdomen. Logan gritted his teeth in pain, as Daken slashed at his face. Logan broke away and twisted, kicking Daken in the mid-section and throwing him onto his back. Daken flipped onto his feet with surprising agility and slashed Logan across the chest, then leaving three deep gashes in his stomach. Logan fell to his knees, trying to keep his guts inside him, as Daken sheathed his claws and sneered at Logan
"Now you know how she felt when you left her there"
"What are you talking about?"
"My mother"
Daken turned and walked away into the night, as Logan felt his injuries heal. He contemplated going after his son, but decided to leave it for now. He didn't understand any of it. His 'son' had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, wanting to kill him for reasons unknown. Logan growled in anger at the frustration of not being able to remember anything before Weapon X
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