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"And you are certain that is what Logan said?" Tigra had awoken in the infirmary with Professor Xavier seated beside her. Dr. McCoy, his doctor's coat barely fitting over his large shoulders, was fiddling with instrument and tubes connected to the now healing Kurt and Kitty. While she had been relieved to hear it had only been lacerations and a broken collarbone, seeing Kurt lying so still in the bed beside her had left her shaken. Kitty she was told was doing fine, the wound being mostly superficial as Greer had been correct in guessing the knife (some kind of power dampener that prevented Kitty from phasing) had missed anything important.

But that didn't mean that Greer was not shaken and driven to go after the son-of-bitch responsible.

"That's what he said Professor. He must have recognized this, 'Admiral Stryker', over that bastard's com, and then surrendered. He told me it was Weapon X and that he was sorry about something." Greer decided to keep the whole, 'don't come after me' bit to herself. Course, lying to the most powerful telepath in the world is not something you want to bank on too often. She did her best to keep her tail from flicking too much and giving away her unease. The Professor was silent as he had listened to Greer's story and remained so.

"You're not surprised about any of this, are you Professor?" Greer slowly asked the Professor, attempting to catch his gaze.

"No Greer, and that is partly why I told the other students (who are fine by the way and very worried about you) to give you space while you heal. I wanted to affirm my suspicions and implore you not to share what you have told me with the others, students or staff."

"Speaking of me healing, what gives?" Greer asked as she looked down and gestured to the numerous bandages covering her toned, furred body.

"Yes, that is curious." Dr. McCoy said without looking up from a chart for Kurt. "It seems that whomever you fought has some unique gifts. I am not quite sure what his powers are precisely, but the ability to at least neutralize opponents strengths and locate their weaknesses appears to be one of them. Not to mention, adamantium wounds always are some of the slowest to heal, even for a healing factor as strong as yours. But you should be alright soon enough."

"Perfect, because there is no way that I am not being part of the mission to bring back Logan." Greer's hackles had risen at this point and she had moved to the side of the gurney, her long tail twitching behind her in agitation with her feet planted firmly on the floor.

"Greer – there is not going to be any mission. At least none coming from the X-Men." The Professor said in a calm demeanor Greer did not expect.

"What do you mean, 'no mission?" Greer demanded incredulously.

"Greer, I am going to tell you something that very few outside this room," gesturing towards Dr. McCoy, "are aware of. That list includes myself, Nick Fury and now you." Upon hearing the director of SHIELD's name, Greer immediately gave the Professor her full, if not agitated, attention.

"Logan was the product of a program called Weapon X. Weapon X was a SHIELD dark ops division that operated sometime before or during the Gulf War. Their primary objective was to capture mutants and force them to carry out covert missions for the US Government. The missions that either could not be carried out by the US or deemed to dangerous to risk human lives. It was there that Logan was subjected to the adamantium bonding process and his mind wiped. Some of Logan's first and darkest memories rest with Weapon X and he nearly lost himself under their control. In fact, Logan was originally sent by Weapon X to kill me. Were it not for a twist of fate and Logan deciding to join my cause, I may not be sitting here right now." The Professor explained.

Greer was now completely still, never really wondering how Logan and the Professor had met. Logan was just so…solid. She had assumed there was no X-MEN before Logan.

"Some time later, when Nick Fury became Director of SHIELD, he shut the program down. This, it turned out, did not rest well with many of those in the government and military who still viewed mutants as a threat or simply as powerful weapons not to be wasted. One of those men was Admiral William Stryker. Recently, Logan heard that Stryker had resuscitated the Weapon X program. Despite my warnings, Logan made it his personal mission to hunt Stryker down and prevent Weapon X from resuming their activities. Regardless of the possible consequences." Greer could hear the contempt in the Professor's voice when he mentioned the Weapon X program and this Stryker.

"You mean like Weapon X coming after Logan?"Greer inquired, hoping to glean more information from the usually secretive Professor.

"Honestly I think Logan intended for Weapon X to come after him. How else does one find a secret paramilitary organization? I was more concerned with Weapon X coming after us. When Logan realized who it was that had attacked, it seems he did what he could to protect all of you. Logan knows better than anyone that Weapon X values mutant lives very little."

Now it was Greer's turn to be silent. She recalled the voice ordering her to be killed. After a few minutes she looked up, "Professor, I – we - cant leave Logan alone in this. We need to help him."

"My first responsibility is to those under my care." The Professor stated, his tone indicating a mind already made up.

"BUT PROF—" Professor X raised his hand and cut Greer off.

"That does not mean however that I am turning my back on Logan. I have already been in communications with Director Fury and he has begun an investigation. Logan and Fury have history, he will find him and do what he can."

"You mean you haven't even tried to LOOK for him! Logan would tear the world apart to find any of us Professor and you know it!" Greer shouted in exasperation.

"Greer! Look at what happened tonight. That was one Weapon X operative that did this. One. I refuse to put my students in that kind of risk. SHIELD will handle this. We still don't know if the US government or even SHIELD may be involved. I cannot risk going to war with either. I am sorry but that is all, any of us, can do for Logan for now." Greer was felt like she was going to explode, her body tense and her claws ripping into the gurney, metal and all. Greer had never had an ill thought towards Professor X but as she sprang to her feet and stood above him, she her thoughts were definitely passed ill.

"Greer, I suggest you return to your room and rest. When you have regained your strength, we will talk again."The Professor was clearly finished explaining things to Greer.

Greer looked ready to have it out with the Professor again, but just as she was about to, she suddenly closed her mouth, lowered her ears and took a more passive position. "Alright Professor, I know you're only doing what you think is best. Just please, keep me updated about any news from SHIELD."

"Of course Greer, now please, go rest." The Professor said, sounding relieved to hear Greer coming around to his position.

Greer quickly exited the infirmary and made her way to her room, being sure to keep an even pace. Ill go to my room alright. There's more than one telepath in this place.

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