Chapter seven

        Logan woke up early and made sure Ororo was covered with a fur pelt, then slipped out of the bed quietly.  He threw a log on the simmering fire and went to take a shower, the hot water loosened his muscles and he scrubbed away the sweat from last night.  As he strolled into the bedroom with nothing on Ororo had turned in the bed uncovering her naked body, Logan growled softly as his body responded.  He went to dress in worn jeans and a flannel shirt, he sat on the bed and watched Ororo sleep.  Then his head snapped up as he heard a copter in the distance, he broke into action.

"'Ro!" he called to her, "We gotta move, someone is on their way in a copter.  They'll be here in ten minutes, only one person should know this place.  And he ain't planned to come today."  Ororo woke up and nodded, he grabbed the only jeans she had and one of his smaller shirts as she took a quick shower.  She was dressed quickly her boots laced as Logan pulled on a holster and handed her one, he handed her a combat knife that she hid in her boot strap.  Logan dragged her out the cabin and was relieved the snow was long gone, but the wet ground would leave tracks.

"Is there packed or rocky ground nearby?" Ororo asked.

"About 20 yards to the west, why?" Logan asked.  Ororo looked up and Logan frowned,

"I can fly you there and we won't leave tracks, I can do that distance without tiring.  Or we can hide and wait to see who is coming."  Logan cursed at her, she knew he wouldn't take that chance,

"Let's go darlin', I got a pack and car stashed at someone's cabin.  We can stay there until whoever leaves and use them to get the hell outta here."  Ororo nodded and wrapped her arms around Logan's waist and flew up slowly, not too high.  It took longer than usual because of his weight but they made it, but Ororo collapsed to the ground to catch her breath.  "Sorry darlin', we gotta go, come on."  He swung her up in his arms and jogged with her until she was able to walk on her own.  Ororo tensed as Logan stopped her and pulled her behind a tree, she glanced about but could not make out anything.  Until....there!  A flash of red, Ororo kicked out catching a red head off guard.  Logan flinched as Black Widow fell back with a look of surprise, she rolled backwards on her knees then stood.  "What the fuck are ya doin' here Natasha?  Only Nicky knows this place and he ain't supposed ta be here."  Ororo closed her jacket as Natasha eyed her,

"You're good, usually no one sees me coming.  Much less touch me, maybe you will survive."  Ororo stood tall, her chin up defiantly,

"Thank you, Natasha Romanoff.  How do you know about me?"  Natasha just smiled as Nick Fury came walking out of the woods cussing,

"Why the fuck would anyone live here?  Freezing my balls off, I don't have healing factor thank you very much.  Oh Logan, glad your still here.  Whose your friend?"

"Tha fuck ya want?  And she's of no concern of yers.  I got Sabertooth on our asses and you fuckin' lead him here," Logan rants, but stops as Ororo puts a hand on his shoulder.  Fury smiled his brown eye twinkling at the woman holding Wolverine back,

"Xavier asked us to find you and offer assistance, Sabertooth has broken from Weapon X but has this location from Terry.  Terry's dead though, Sabertooth wrote in blood "for the bitch and bastard", so I assume he means her and you."  Wolverine sighed and looked at Ororo who nodded,

"Yer half right, her and our baby.  She's pregnant so she can't use her powers without losing a lot of energy, Chuck got a plan?"

"Short term, until we deal with him or you do. Black Widow and I will drop ya somewhere but you should move somewhere else I have money for you and weapons.  That's all I can do for you Logan," Nick told him.  Logan nodded and followed him to the copter with Natasha watching their backs.

         Ororo sighed as she sat in the copter, her back and feet were killing her.  As they took off Logan pulled her close and she put her face on his chest.  Logan glared as Nicky sat across from them and smirked,

"What?"

"Of all the men you could have, you chose this guy?" Nick asked Ororo, who lifted her head and smiled.

"Yes, he is a strong honorable man.  A little rough around the edges and rude, but I can live with that," Ororo replied, "Plus I like a man with hair."  Nicky threw his head back and laughed, Logan snorted as 'Ro joined in.

"I like her Logan," Nick told him, "Don't fuck it up, or I'll come after you."  Nick left them alone and Ororo quickly fell asleep beside Logan, he laid her down and covered her with a coat.  Logan went up front and told Natasha where to go, they would stay where they are dropped but he kept that to himself.  He went back to Ororo an hour later to rouse her,

"'Ro, come on.  We're here, let's get moving.". Ororo yawned and quickly got up, she stretched and took a pack from Nick.  She thanked him and Natasha, then she and Logan exited the copter on a dirt road.  When the copter was out of sight Ororo threw herself into Logan's arms, he kissed her deeply.  She couldn't believe they were in New Orleans, her old stomping grounds!  She had allies here they could get help from, powerful ones. They pulled apart and made their way to the main road to bum a ride, but they were met by a convoy of race cars.  Logan pulled Ororo behind him as a tall man with red and black eyes got out,

"Remy?"

"Stormy?"  Ororo ran to him and he hugged her tightly, pulling away puzzled.  "Remy don't wanna be rude, but ya put on some pounds?"  Ororo scoffed,

"That is your best hello for your sister you can come up with?  And yes, that is what happens when you are pregnant."  Remy cursed in Cajun and hugged her again, he finally noticed Logan walking up to them casually.

"Hey Cajun, long time no see?" Logan greeted him, Remy groaned as they shook hands.  Ororo looked confused at her brother,

"You already know each other?"

"Yeah we go back, I help 'im he help me," Remy answered, "Please tell me he didn't knock ya up, trouble be afta ya if ya are."  Ororo blushed and Remy groaned, he told his crew to leave them and they were left with only his car.  "Git in, Pere will wanna see ya both and we will give ya sanctuary and protection."

"Thanks Cajun, we'll need it," Logan told him.  He sat beside Remy, as Ororo sat in the back quietly.  They soon pulled up to an old plantation house with a large stone and iron gate, it was heavily guarded and put Ororo at ease for now.  "It's Sabertooth after her, he attacked her at Xhavier's when I was away on a SHIELD mission.  She had to track me down and throw him off the trail.  I need to kill him before..."  Logan clenched his fists as he calmed his temper, Remy parked in front of the house.

"First ya git cleaned up and eat, rest," Remy told them as they walked up the steps, "Pere will be here tomorrow mornin', so enjoy each other tonite."  Ororo smacked the back of his head as he laughed, Logan smirked as her shirt rode up showing her belly.  Ororo gasped as Logan wrapped his arms around her and hugged her from behind.  Remy watched as Logan turned Stormy around and kissed her softly and told her to take a bubble bath and he'll be right up.  Ororo kissed him back and handed him her pack, then blew a kiss at Remy.  He put a hand over his heart, when she was out of sight Remy frowned and crossed his arms.  "Dat woman be my sister, carrying my kin!  You took her virginity, Pere won't take dat lightly.  She be the daughter he never had, you watch yer back. Now, we gon' to kill Sabertooth."  Logan nodded with a sadistic smile Remy only seen once before, he shivered.  "Just so we clear homme, nite.  Someone will send up food fer ya both later."  They clasped hands and Logan started up the stairs to his future.

        Logan hid some weapons in various places in their suite and checked the window and doors, it was secure.  He placed the money and packs in an armoire, towards the back.  Then made his way into the large bathroom, it was obviously designed with 'Ro in mind.  The open space and bright lights left you feeling at ease, her claustrophobia wouldn't have a chance here. 'Ro was humming as she laid on her side playing with the bubbles as the tub filled with steaming water.  Her hair was piled high on her head, looking like bubbles on her head.  'Ro kicked her legs as she turned off the water, then smiled as she looked over her shoulder at him. He was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, he pushed away from it and sauntered up to her.

"Hey darlin," he greeted, "Enjoyin' herself?"

"Yes I am Logan," she told him, "Join me?". Logan smiled, how could he turn a wet, sexy woman down?  He stripped quickly and carefully climbed in the huge tub, he laid on his back and sighed in the hot water.  Ororo smiled and slid her body over his and straddled him, he opened his eyes as she began to massage his chest and shoulders.  "Will you and Remy kill Sabertooth?". Logan sighed and stared into her blue eyes as she continued to work his tight muscles,

"Yes, I'll need his help.  I want to come back ta ya and our cub, my family." He cupped her belly as he fiercely said 'my family', her core throbbed and Logan moved his hips to slide into her.  Ororo gasped and dug her nails into his chest as he filled her and began to slowly work in and out.  He didn't have to wait long for them to come together, they had been running on adrenaline all day.  She fell forward leaning her forehead on his, she moaned as he slid out and held her as she napped.  He rinsed them both and carefully carried her to the bed,  he tucked them in and soon fell asleep to the beat of her heart.  They awoke to a knock at the bedroom door so Logan threw on jeans and answered the door.  It was a woman with a food tray she blushed as Logan stepped aside, she lit up as 'Ro sat up in bed.  They yelled out and the woman set the tray on the bed and hugged 'Ro tightly.  She glanced down at 'Ro's belly and smiled widely rubbing it and talking in French with 'Ro.  Logan sat down and handed 'Ro a piece of po boy fish sandwich, she ate it quickly and the young woman laughed as Logan then fed her fruit.  'Ro blushed as the young woman said something quickly and kissed her cheek, then left them alone.  "What did she say?"

"That you are a very gentle, soft man for having such a hard body," she translated with a blush.  Logan loved her innocence, yet he could see she had no illusions of the real world.  She would fight to the death for hers, and he for his.  Logan felt anxious thinking about the possibility of losing her or their cub, he couldn't survive that nor would he want to.  Ororo sensed his growing unease and moved the tray to the nearby table and climbed back on the bed.  She held out her arms as she lay on her back, Logan sank down on top of her wearily.  He placed his head against her breast and sighed as she massaged his head.  "Sleep Logan, I shall watch you.  You need your rest for us, my mate."  Logan's eyes slid closed as exhaustion over took him, Ororo cradled him to her body as he started to snore.  Ororo knew he was worried how she would see him after he killed Sabertooth, but she understood it had to be done and that it was him or them.  They were choosing to save their family, she smiled as she remembered Logan growling the words.  She kissed his head and watched the lake through the window, waiting for him to awaken refreshed and better.