Again a very well written addition. I have to say I love the length of your stories, I'm all about long and detailed accounts and I haven't mentioned but the visualizations are wicked to think about.

I have to say Storm has a heart, I'm a bit surprised she went back---ooh, just remembered. They could have harmed some of the patrons of the club and that's not something she wants to be part of, understandably.

I'm a bit surprised, we didn't get much detail not only in this chapter but in the future chapters---of Wolverine using his nose much. I realize it might take away from the visiual affect, but I had wanted to know if there was any sniffing going on between Wolverine and Vic, or a shared familiarity. Could also be what may have added to the aggression...

I wanted to mention before I forget the scene of Wolverine getting kneed in the groin. Man, as a female I even flinched when I imagined being aroused with an overly senstive appendage and then with a hard kneed on top of it. A lesser man would have died.

I also liked Storm's display of power...that was interesting how close to Wolverine and Vic she directed the blast without actually hurting them...she's obviously evovled in her skill.

I do have a question and a statement. Now I figued Xavier could be manipulative, since I have always felt he was much like Magneto on the same path with different routes. So I'm not surprised by that...but to see that even the team Leader--Scott didn't even know of his dealings but Jean did...is like a slap in the face. Or even Wolverine to be shocked and still back him up---albeit lightly. Rather annoying to see that. And I'm not sorry to say, makes me hate Ms. Grey more.

Anyway another great read and I'm off to chapter 3.

Author's Response: Vic and Wolverine sensed the feral in one another, but I didn't see that as a key element just yet, so I didn't focus on it. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. Storms powers are always evolving and she is slowly learning control. Since I am borrowing heavily from Ultimate X-Men she does not have teh percision and control that she has in 616, as it is flying is a fairly new skill for her. Jean and Xavier (especially in Ultimates) share a questionable bond. In the latest issue I read Xavier told Jean that he loved her (*gag*) and I always wondered if there wasn't more to his "attention" than mentor where she was concerned. As for Wolverine backing Xavier up, it's Logn's straightforward mentality. Xavier took him in knowing full well he was a killer and took a chance anyway. So Logan's slate is far from clean. He's not really one to question the dealings of anyone else. :D On to your nex treview...

Good chapter! Scott/Ro relationship is fantastic and respectful (Scott surprised me). Jean always thinks that they fight over her, pleeease! Where will this little tryst take Ro and Logan? They don't wanna fall in love, but I think it's too late, unless Scott (in a friendly way) or Jean (in a bitchy way) interfers. This is getting good, not that it wasn't good before! Great job and can't wait for another chapter.

Author's Response: Trust me Ro and Logan need no interferece to make their own bumpoy road, LOL, but we'll see what happens. Let's just say Scott is supportive of Ro, even though he may disagree with her decisions, and Jean will not be happy that one of her two men has mosied his way out of her pen. *wink*

LOL LOL Jean walking in on Ro's "proposal" So damn priceless :D Bwahahaha, serves her right. Feel some pain, Jeannie!
"You don't need her. You have me." ... O.M.G.! And I so absolutely HATE her for playing him like this! I really hate her now. She doesn't deserve a great guy like Scott. Not at all. I hope he finds the strength to dump her. Free himself from this crazy hold she seems to have over him.
Xavier... ugh. He's not really someone I'd like to be around actually. Threatening to just manipulate Scott's mind like it suits him... WTF?!
Logan really can be a sweety if he wants to :) Loved all the flowers, the dress and the card. Scott and Ro in her room LOL Like two girls talking serious girltalk LOL :D
Had to smile at the addition to Logan's uniform for his cigar LOL That's so Logan.
Scott standing up against Logan was great! Finally he's showing what he's made of. And Jean again, gah! The second Scott walked out on her (Yay, way to go man!) she moved over to Logan. Good thing he dismissed her as well! Damn, I so don't like her here :D
The scene in the backyard... just WOW! So damn hot! *fans herself* Mmmhhhh, that really was perfect *drools*
They both don't want to fall in love. Aww, so sweet. If they'd only know LOL

Author's Response: Wow, Steph. Thanks. Scott is a rather pleasant surprise in this fic. Jean, hmmm. I don't really know what's coming with Jean. I don't hate her, and neither does Ro or Scott or Logan, so that complicates things a bit. We'll see what happens. Hot backyard loving was fun. More soon!

OMG jean needs a bitch slap. self centered cunt much? geez.! that scotty... goddamn *drools*

Author's Response: LMFAO. Wow, uhm, yeah. Wow. **dies laughing**

Glad to see you were...busy. nice looooooong chapter. lots of good stuff.

Mmmm... sinfully delicious! well done.

I'm glad Logan finally proved what he could do. LOL! That was hot! It was sweet that he sent her the flowers and the dress too. I still see the both of them being stubborn and denying their feelings for a while. Gotta love our RoLo. :)

UGH! When is everyone going to find out how triflin' Jean is? Xavier needs to mind his own business too. I'll be happy when Scott cuts Jean off. She doesn't deserve him. (Lorna, where are you when we need you?)

Excellent update!

Author's Response: Stubborn ain't the half of it *wink* What is Lorna doing with herself...? Hm. *grin* Thanks so much for the review. Hopefully the next chapter answers some of your very good questions. :)

Love it, love it, love it! I absolutely LOVE this story. Can't you tell? ;)

Your writing of Scott is phenomenal. It gives him added dimensions only ever hinted at and then brushed aside in the comics. There's been so much character(s) assassination in the comics, so thank you for making me like him again :) Here's hoping he and Lorna get together again (please?!)!

And it's nice for Ro to have a "brother" to lean on and for them to be in each other's corners :)

Finally, I about died *laughing* when badass Wolverine was, for once, NOT the best at what he does. LOL! He deserved it - definitely needed to be taken down a notch or two.

I always say that each story you write is the best, but I truly do mean it. They are all the best, unique in their own ways. Thanks for sharing your talents and brilliance with us :)

Author's Response: :D I'm glad you're loving this story. i am certainly enjoying writing it, and there is still a lot more I want to cover with these characters. Scott is a complex man and I feel he is continuously overshadowed in the books by Logan. I really like him, and think his reserve has deeper psychological issues as opposed to him being a prick. The brother sister relation is nice for both of them. As two of the most independent and powerful mutants who must at all times excercise control or else people get hurt, I think they relate in ways that the others can't. You are most welcome and update in the works!!