A/N: Here's a thank you to the following reviewers on the last chapter:

BVRG0614: It's good to see you again XD

Dark Lord: I will try to include someone childish! I will have to find someone. Lol. And Kurt does get with somebody. It's such a minor pairing that I didn't include it.

I hope y'all like story from here on out. It's taken a lot of time to write. :)

Anyway, enjoy!

Chapter Two:

Logan

"Logan, Esmeralda wants you to go to the room and she's not happy."

I slightly jumped at the "sound" of Jean's voice in my head and groaned.

"Thanks, Jean." I answered her.

"Scott says, 'Proceed with caution.'"

I chuckled and took Scott's advice, even though I'd never admit it out loud.

Esmeralda Van Holtz-Howlett

When I arrived into mine and Logan's room, I said, "Elisabeth Rose Howlett, corner. NOW!"

She walked to it and sat down. Shortly after, Logan walked in.

"Jean said you wanted to see me?"

"You, James Logan Howlett, were supposed to watch Elisabeth while I was talking to the Professor." (A/N: The Professor told Logan his real name.)

"I got distracted."

I put my hands on my hips and said, "Next time, you better keep a better eye on her. I don't need any extra stress."

Logan walked towards me and pulled me into a hug. Elisabeth and I were the only people he would hug in public. That affection never spread to Laura, Kitty and Rogue, all of whom he'd only hug rarely and behind closed doors. Despite his lack of showing affection, the girls know that he loves them like his own daughters.

"I'm new to this father thing. I'm learning as I go."

I sighed and said, "I know and I'm sorry. I just don't want Elisabeth to get hurt. Also, you need to learn how to punish Elisabeth."

He chuckled and replied, "But I can't resist those puppy dog eyes of hers."

Anna-Marie LeBeau

"Chere. Chere." I heard Remy call somewhere off in the distance.

I opened one eye and asked, "Wha' do ya want, Swamp Rat? This betta be good or Ah'm gonna kill ya."

"Evangeline is hungry. Gambit dunno how to feed da bebe."

I didn't even think about my next move. It was more or less instinct.

Slap. (A/N: I couldn't resist!)

"Are ya fuckin' kiddin' me?"

"Non, chere."

"Idiot."

Esmeralda Van Holtz-Howlett

Logan, Elisabeth and I went down to the med-bay. I had an appointment with Hank to check on the baby. Logan was carrying Elisabeth and in the elevator, I leaned on Logan's shoulder.

"Wha wrong, Mommy?" Elisabeth questioned.

"Nothing, baby girl. I'm just tired."

The elevator doors opened and Hank stood there, waiting for us. I laid down on the bed and lifted my shirt up to expose my swollen stomach to Hank. He rubbed the cold gel on and began the sonogram.

"Well, your son's heart beat is as strong as can be." Hank said to us.

Logan showed Elisabeth the screen of my stomach and said, "You see that, Wild Thing? That's your baby brother."

I knew that Logan was excited about having a son. He beamed when he talked about him.

Elisabeth's face scrunched and she said, "Why he look funny?"

Logan, Hank and I laughed and Logan replied, "That's a picture of your mommy's stomach. In a few months he will look normal."

Anastasia Van Holtz-Rasputin

That Night in Russia...

When Piotr and I were sitting outside, I decided that was the best time to tell him, under the stars.

"Piotr, I have something to tell you."

"Yeah? Vhat is it, Printsessa?"

"I'm pregnant."

He stood up and hugged me, much like he did when I told him I was pregnant with Ilya. He picked me up like I was merely a feather and spun me around once.

"That's great! Ve must tell the vorld!" Piotr said, waving his arm towards the horizon

"Now, now. There's no need to get crazy."

Esmeralda Van Holtz-Howlett

After laying Elisabeth down for a nap, Logan hugged me from behind. I, being who I am, had to ruin the moment for my own amusement.

"What do you want?"

"Let's go out tonight."

"Who is going to watch Elisabeth?"

"Laura."

"Did you call her?"

"Yes. She's on her way. You know she loves Elisabeth, whether she wants to admit it or not."

I nodded, knowing that getting away from the mansion for awhile would be good for me.

Kitty Pryde

I burst into Rogue and Remy's room without thinking and later hoping they weren't going at it.

To my luck, they weren't. Actually, Remy wasn't even in the room, which surprised me.

"Rogue, can you, like, help me with my wedding plans?"

"Sure, as long as you hang onta Evangeline."

"Like deal!"

"Alrigh'. Whacha need my help on?"

"Well, like, everything. Lance, like, wants everything his way! I'm going to go, like, crazy!" I exclaimed, waving my arms around as I told her for good measure.

Rogue raised an eyebrow at me and said, "Ah've gotta call the person who planned mine an' Swamp Rat's weddin'."

Rogue pulled out her cell phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, Kitty needs yer help with her weddin'."

She turned back to me and said, "He's on his way."

"A GUY planned your wedding?!" I exclaimed, completely shocked.

Rogue smiled and nodded.

Esmeralda Van Holtz-Howlett

After a nice supper with Logan at a local diner, I decided to call the Howlett Estate's real estate agent. I grabbed the card Professor Xavier gave me yesterday and stepped out on to the balcony to call her.

"Hello, Lavinge Real Estate. This is Carrie."

"Hello, Ms Lavinge. This is Esmeralda Howlett. I am calling in regards of the Howlett Estate. Is that still for sale?"

There was a moment of silence before she asked, "A Howlett? How?"

"Relation of Jacob Howlett, the last owner of the estate." (A/N: This will be explained in the next chapter. Promise!)

"Of course, of course. Sorry. Yes, it is still for sale. Are you interested in a tour?"

"Yes, I am."

"When?"

"Does this weekend at noon sound okay?"

"Sounds perfect! You are aware of the estate's history, right?"

"Yes, Ms Lavinge. There are stories passed down about it." I assured her.

"Alright! I'll see you at noon on Saturday." Click.

I replaced the phone in my pocket and I heard Logan move around in our room.

"Ez, come back to bed." Logan said to me.

I walked back in and laid down next to Logan who them rest a hand on my stomach. I was hoping he hadn't heard my phone call.

"What was the phone call about?"

"We're going to Canada Saturday."

Logan raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's in Canada?"

"You'll see."

Anna-Marie LeBeau

"Remy! He's the one who, like, planned your wedding?!" Kitty exclaimed.

"Yes, petite."

"Like how?"

"My adoptive mom taught me everyt'ing I know about it."

"But your wedding was, like, gorgeous."

Remy smiled and said, "Merci petite. I planned the whole t'ing. Just ask Chere."

I nodded in confirmation and said, "He wouldn't let meh help him plan, no matter what Ah did."

Remy took the plans from Kitty and said, "Lillies instead of roses. More food. Betta music." He paused and winced. "You're non having a church weddin'. Outdoors. Same with de reception. Lilac, pastel blue an' cream."

Kitty's mouth made a perfect o and she was speechless, for the first time since I've known her.

Remy looked at her and said, "Petite, you'll catch bugs with yer mouth wide open like dat."

She closed her mouth and said, "Wow. Remy, you're, like, amazing!"

"Merci, petite."

Esmeralda Van Holtz-Howlett

That Saturday

"Do you have everything now?" Ororo asked us for the tenth time or more. I lost count.

"Yes, Storm. I believe we do."

"Okay. Just checking. Good luck."

I smiled to her and Logan picked Elisabeth up and buckled her in the X-Jet while I settled in one of the pilot's seats.

"Alright, Wild Thing, stay in this seat, got it?"

"Yes, Daddy!"

Logan sat in the other pilot seat and gave my hand a squeeze before we took off. I couldn't wait to get there. Logan had a lot to remember. I gave him the coordinates and off we went.

Anastasia Van Holtz-Rasputin

Illyana came over to take Ilya for awhile, which I was grateful for. I loved my son, but he's a demon child. Piotr's mom, Aleksandra, told me that's how Piotr was as a young boy as well.

I kneeled down to my son's height and said, "Alright, Ilya, you're going to stay with Auntie for awhile, okay?"

"Otay!"

I handed Ilya to Illyana and watched them leave. Illyana loved Ilya. I guessed their bond was because Illyana couldn't have kids. The doctors told her that she is sterile, so she offered to help me out whenever I needed a break. How could I turn her down? She is practically a natural at being a mother.

Piotr came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me, just above my stomach and kissed my neck.

"Printsessa, vhat are you thinking about? You look sad." Piotr said to me.

"I was thinking about how great of a mother Illyana would be."

"She vould be a vonderful one, vouldn't she?"

"Yes. She's a natural."

Piotr them carried me, bridal style to our bed and laid me down. He laid down next to me and pulled me in close to him. I laid my head on him and was asleep faster than I thought possible.

Esmeralda Van Holtz-Howlett

We arrived in Alberta, Canada at 11:40 am. A car was waiting for us to drive to the Howlett Estate and I was getting even more excited by the minute.

When we arrived at the Howlett Estate, there was a newer Lexus sitting in the driveway. The grass was overgrown and the exterior of the house was a nightmare. It looked like they didn't take care of it.

I saw Logan close his eyes and shake his head.

"Something wrong?" I asked him, placing a hand on his knee.

"No." he answered.

I dropped the topic and we got out to meet Carrie.

"Are you Ms Esmeralda Howlett?" a young, vibrant blonde woman questioned.

"Yes. This is my husband, Logan, and our daughter, Elisabeth."

She smiled and indicated for us to follow her. I tried to imagine the Howlett Estate in it's day and I thought that if we were to restore the land and the house, it would be a great place to live. There were columns along the front and steps that needed restored. The front porch was slowly rotting and I was afraid to step on it. The house was constructed with bricks, but they were covered with vines. In my mind, this used to be a gorgeous house. Logan's mother must have been proud of her home.

Carrie took us to the back entrance which had new steps on it. We followed her through the house and Logan kept pausing at each room and peering into them and appeared like he was in deep thought.

"Everything okay, Mr Howlett?" Carrie questioned.

"Hm? Yes, yes."

Before we left Bayville, Professor warned me that one room in particular should force him to remember. The main room.

"Esmeralda, be careful of the main room. That's where Logan's paternal father killed John Sr. and where his claws first appeared. His mother also took her life there."

"I will, Professor."

"Drive the real estate agent away before Logan enters that room, if you can."

"I'll do what I can."

Hank added, "Logan might go into a frenzy. We aren't sure of all the possibilities since we have never had to deal with this before."

"Elisabeth and I will be safe."

They both nodded and said, "Good luck."

I could tell we were nearing the main room. I was currently trying to decide how I should distract Carrie. Fake a stomach pain? No. Logan would worry that something was wrong with our son. Bathroom? Ha. Not likely. Fresh air? Possibly. I racked my brain for any other scenario but came up blank.

"Hey, Carrie? Could you walk Elisabeth and I outside? We need some fresh air. I think the must is getting to us." I coughed a little to convince her.

"Of course! What about you, Mr Howlett?"

"I'm fine. I'll explore a little more." Logan replied.

I picked Elisabeth up and followed Carrie outside just as Logan opened the door to the main room.

Logan

All throughout this house, it felt familiar to me. All the room had furniture hidden underneath layers and layers of dust in them.

Why did Esmeralda bring me here?

Why do I know this place?

Who is/was Jacob Howlett?

How come I can't remember?

Why did Esmeralda have us look at this rickety old place like we were going to buy it?

I opened the two large wooden doors that revealed a large, empty room.

A/N: hehehe. Cliff hanger! Please, please review ^^ I'll love you all forever if you do! And I'm sure you are all thinking that I made Remy sound gay, but I didn't! It's a nice little twist XD

So has anyone else seen Rise of the Guardians? Did y'all know that Hugh Jackman is the Easter Bunny? Through the whole movie, I was picturing Wolverine jumping around like a bunny XD Oh and Alec Baldwin is Santa Claus XD

With Love,

Penelope Anne