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This chapter is dedicated to Daniel. I get my best inspiration on fights and love from you, DK.
"You're home!" Rogue leapt into Dom's open arms and he spun her around. "I'm so glad! I missed you guys."
"Thanks mommy."
Rogue released him and hugged Nicole. "You too! We're they good for ya Storm?"
Ororo grinned. "Perfect angels."
Nicole laughed. "Rogue, meet Jessie. She came back with us from Belle's."
Rogue shook Jessie's hand. "Good to meet you! Come on inside. Jean and I baked a cake and we've got ice cream."
Dom turned back to the jet and bent to pick up everyone's bags. Nicole bent to grab some too.
"I got it, ba-… doll."
"Thanks, Dom."
Rogue raised an eyebrow at the pair and looked to Storm and Jessie. They both shook their heads as Logan came their way. Dom brushed past his father with a nod of his head. Logan's nostrils flared and he looked to Nicole.
"Nicole."
"I missed you too, Logan." Nicole grinned.
"He's covered in your scent," Logan growled.
"We have been on a plane together for like five hours."
"No. He-" Logan sniffed her. He could smell Dom all over her too. "Nicole…"
"Back off, Logan." Nicole warned. "It was nothing, just something we had to get out of our systems. It's over."
Logan hugged her to him. "I didn't mean it that way, Nicole."
"Yes you did, Logan. It's okay." She poked him in the stomach. "So have you gotten Rogue pregnant yet?"
"Nicole!"
"What?"
Dom stared at the piece of paper that Xavier had just given him. An actual letter from someone named James. Visions of a tall, blonde man came to his head and he stared hard at the name.
"Elliot James. Prowl." Dom shook his head. "I remember a little, a quick glimpse of his face is all."
"But you do remember him?"
Dom nodded. "Yeah, and its good feeling memories."
"Shall we contact him?"
Dom shrugged.
"Do you want to know about any family you have left?" Jean asked.
Dom shrugged. "I found my dad, my mom is dead. What more is there?"
"More insight on your past. More of who you are!" Jean said, exasperated.
"I don't need any more insight, Red. I was made to be an unstoppable killing machine. I am Fury." Dom dropped his hands to his sides. "And now I might have found a way to stop this from happening to others."
Xavier smiled. "And how is that, Dominic?"
"The Mutant Liberation Front. Devil offered me a place on his team."
"And?"
"I might take it."
"If that's what you feel you need to do, then so be it."
"I'm still thinking it over." Dom went to the door. "It's a tough decision."
Dom left them in Xavier's office and headed for Ororo's gardens. He could hear voices and with a groan, he realized it was Nicole and Darryl.
"I've missed you, sweetheart." Darryl was cooing.
"I missed you, too."
"Being his successor… won't that mean you'll be gone a lot?" Darryl was asking her as they sat on a bench.
"It could mean that, yes."
Darryl pouted. "That means less time you'll have for me."
"I'll make time for you. I promise," Nicole said, letting him kiss her gloved hand.
"Okay. As long as you promise. How was the trip? I can't imagine it was at all pleasurable with that Dominic character."
Dom let out a low growl. He's show that little punk.
"I had a nice time. Dom was very civil towards me. There's more to him than what everyone else sees."
Darryl shook his head. "Only you could see it, my dear. He's such an animal."
"He can be, but he really does have a heart of gold."
"Who are you in love with? Me or him?" Darryl laughed.
"You, of course. He's still my friend."
"I understand. Are we still going to the show tomorrow? I have great seats."
"Yes. I can't wait."
Dom turned and started to walk away, sick of their love talk. Sick of himself. Sick of everything. He kicked a rock with his shoe.
"Hey lonesome," Jessie was sitting in one of the gazebos near his path.
"Hi."
"You look sad. What's up?"
"Sorry kiddo. I'm not one to open my heart to the world. I know Nicole did a lot of talking to ya, but-"
"But what?" Nicole asked from behind him. Darryl was holding her gloved hand in his.
"But I ain't the talkin' type," Dom finished. "See ya."
They all watched him stalk away towards the garage and Darryl nudged Nicole. "You think he's got a heart of gold?"
"Yes." Nicole stated.
Jessie laughed. "He's a good guy, Darryl… He's just… complicated."
"I see."
"Give me a shot of Jose Cuervo… Better yet, leave the bottle."
The bartender slammed the bottle and shot glass down in front of Dom and went on to his other customers. Dom poured a liberal amount in the glass and downed it and another. And another. And another. And another. And another.
Drinking so many, so fast gave Dom a slight buzz. He took a deep breath and turned to watch the people on the dance floor. Suddenly a tall, leggy blonde sat next to him.
"Hello, honey. You look lonesome tonight."
"What do you want, Mystique?" Dom recognized her smell and sensed her as soon as he stepped into the bar.
Her eyes shimmered yellow. "Like father like son, huh?"
"I guess. What do you want?"
"A girl's got to have a little fun. I saw you and you looked… drunk." She smirked.
"We'll, I'm getting there."
"How is your little girlfriend? The one who can't touch?"
Dom shrugged. "Ask her boyfriend."
Mystique smirked again. "Did she grow tired of you, fuzzy?"
"There never was anything between us, you blue bitch. Now either, leave me the fuck alone or shut the fuck up."
"Deal." She sat in silence for a moment, sipping the beer in her hand. "I hear Prowl is looking for you."
"So?"
She shrugged. "He's a MLF member."
"Shut it or go away. I'd like to drown my sorrows in silence if you don't mind."
"Of course, Fury." She stood and gave me a smile. "If Xavier's goals seem dull after a while… hunt me down. I'll show you true power."
"Fuck off."
He watched that blue bitch zero in on some drunk across the room and he downed the rest of my tequila. He turned back to the bar and signaled for another bottle.
"Drowning your sorrows?" a familiar voice asked.
"Nah, just soaking them a bit." He turned to see Logan smiling. "What do you want?"
"Saw Mystique bothering you."
"I told her to fuck off."
"I heard. What are you doing here, kid?"
"Drinking apparently. Why aren't you with your new wife?"
Logan snorted. "She sent me to find you."
"Did she now?"
"She's worried about you. About you and Nicole."
"What's to be worried about?"
"Dom."
"Back off, Logan. I don't meddle in your life, so stay outta mine," Dom growled.
Logan sighed. "Come home soon."
"I'll work on that."
Logan left his son, wallowing in the bar. Going back outside to his truck, where Rogue was waiting, he climbed in.
"Well?"
"He's good and pissed," Logan said. "He's drank a whole bottle of tequila."
Rogue looked sad for a moment. "He worries me."
"You worry me. Too much stress can't be good for the baby." Logan's hand went to her stomach. "When can we tell everyone, darlin'?"
"I'm waiting for a good time. They all just got back and things are hectic. We'll tell them soon. I promise." Rogue kissed his palm.
"Okay… Do you think I'll make a good dad?"
"You did fine with Nicole and Dom."
"Yeah, but they were older. I'm talking about diapers and stuff."
"I don't see the mighty Wolverine felled by a dirty diaper, sugar."
"I'm not playing, darling. I'm worried-"
Rogue put a finger on his lips. "Relax. You will be an awesome dad."
"I'm glad you have faith in me."
"I've always had faith in you." Rogue leaned over and kissed him. "Let's go home."
The next morning Dom made his way back to the mansion after a long night of drinking. As he pulled up the drive he saw an unfamiliar vehicle in the drive. He parked the bike near a tree and snarled. There were men with guns near the SUV. He growled and stepped into their line of sight. He released his claws.
"Dominic!"
He turned to see Charles at the steps of the mansion with the man from his memories. The man was dressed in a black uniform, bearing the MLF symbol.
"It's okay. They are here with Mr. James." Charles assured him.
Dom let his claws come back and stood up straight. A word came to his lips before he realized it.
"Uncle."
James smiled at the young man who was like a son to him. "So you do remember?"
"Some. More and more every day."
"I'm glad to see you alive, Dom. I was worried after I learned Yuriko and yourself had been captured." James clasped the young man's shoulders in his hands. "Damn, it's been, what? Ten years?"
Dom nodded. "You seem the same."
"I've changed a lot. Let me tell you. Enough about me. I've got someone I want you to meet, kiddo." James led Dom inside the mansion.
A bubbly little blonde girl was playing with Logan, giggling the whole time. James smiled, proudly.
"That's Aiko Nori James."
"Who is she to-"
"She's your baby sister, Dominic," a low voice came from behind him and Dom turned to see a petite Asian woman. "Oh my Gods, you look just like Logan."
"Mom?" Dom's fell to his knees before the woman and she gathered his head to her stomach.
"Oh, my baby boy. I'm so glad you're alive. So very glad." Yuriko's hands went through his thick curls. "I thought that night in the lab was the last time I'd ever see you again."
Memories flooded through Dom's head and he breathed in his mother's familiar scent.
"Mommy, who's this?" Aiko asked, curious of who the tall man was her mom was hugging.
"Sweets this is Dom. You're big brother."
Aiko studied the big man before her and he held out an arm to her. He smiled. "Konichiwa."
"Konichiwa. You can speak Japanese too?" Her big blue eyes got wider.
"Of course." Dom ruffled her hair. "What other language would I speak?"
Dom got to his feet and Logan stepped over. He nudged Yuriko with his elbow. "See I told you we'd have a good looking boy."
"You only say that because he looks like you."
"Nah, he's got your eyes."
"His eyes are the same color as yours, Logan, but there is no doubt in my mind that my son is a beautiful boy. I am so glad to find you alive."
"Where have you been?" Dom asked. "I thought you died at Alkali?"
"My body rejected the adamantium little by little. I got out of there before the dam broke and found my way back to James. We joined the MLF a few years later and had Aiko. All this time we'd been searching for you. I thought they had killed you when we found the New Mexico base in ruins."
Dom shook his head. "I got away, after I killed everyone there."
Yuriko put her hand to her son's face. "My baby."
Aiko wrapped her arms around Dom's leg. "If you're my big brother, does that mean you'll teach me to ride a bike?"
Dom looked down and nodded. "Yeah."
Her eyes widened again. "Will you take me swimming in the deep end of the pool where Mommy doesn't let me swim alone?"
"Sure."
"Will you feed me chocolate ice cream and let me stay up late and watch scary movies?"
"I guess."
Aiko smiled at James. "Daddy, I like him!"
Dom laughed and scooped the little girl into his arms. "C'mon, I want you to meet the most beautiful woman in the world."
"Okay."
They watched Dom leave to head for Ororo's gardens with the little girl in his arms. Yuriko hugged Xavier.
"Thank you, Charles, for taking care of my son."
"He took care of himself, Yuriko."
Dom carried his sister out to Ororo's garden and almost ran into Darryl and Nicole.
"Hey, Dom. Who's this?" Nicole asked.
"Aiko meet Nicole. Nicole this is Aiko. My sister."
"You're sister?" Nicole's eyes widened. "That's means… your mom?"
"She's inside with Xavier. She's alive."
Aiko smiled at her brother. "She is the most beautiful woman in the world."
Nicole blushed. "She's adorable, Dom."
"My mom's inside… if you want to meet her."
"Sure. C'mon Darryl." Nicole led him inside and Dom watched them walk away.
"She's pretty." Aiko observed. "Do you think she'll do my makeup like hers?"
Dom gave his sister a smile. "Maybe, little bit. Maybe."
Nicole led Darryl into the foyer and smiled at the Asian woman standing with Logan.
"You must be Yuriko!"
Yuriko smiled at the woman before her. "And you must be Nicole. Logan was just talking about you."
Darryl felt a cold chill wash over him. The man and woman were both in MLF uniforms. Things would not go well with the MLF snooping around.
"Where did Dom take Aiko?" Yuriko asked.
The little blonde girl came back into the room, leading her brother around like a puppy. "And we can have tea parties, and I'll show you how to braid hair and mommy will make us cookies and you'll have to come to my birthday party. I'm going to be eight…"
Dom gave the group a lopsided grin as she launched herself into her mother's arms.
"I like him, mommy! Can he come home with us?"
"Sweetness, he lives here, with the X-men. He can't just up and leave."
James ruffled his daughter's hair. "We'll visit him and he'll see us, okay?"
The little girl pouted. "Okay."
Dom crossed his arms over his chest. "Do you both work under Devil?"
"No. We work in the New York base. Devil works in the Los Angeles base. We know him well though."
Darryl took Nicole's arm. "Maybe we should go, love. Let the family spend time together."
Logan grunted. "She is family, bub."
'I just meant that-"
"Its okay, Darryl. I'd like to get to know them. Logan's right. They are my family."
Darryl nodded, knowing he wasn't going to be able to fight this. "Maybe I should go home then. You need to time to meet and greet. I'm sure it comes with the job."
"You don't have to go-"
'It's okay, dear. I've got a test to study for anyways," he kissed her gloved covered hand. "Remember our date."
Logan watched the guy walk away with narrow eyes. He didn't trust that bastard.
"I think this calls for a celebration!" Rogue laughed.
"Of course, Rogue," Xavier said. "Everyone is welcome to a dinner. I'll call up my chef's and have them whip up something special."
Yuriko took her son's hand. "Come on Dominic. Let's go and talk."
Dom followed his mother outside and they sat on a bench.
"I'm so happy to see you alive. I was afraid those scientists had killed you in the desert."
Dom shook his head. "I don't think I can be killed."
"Why's that."
He told her the story of Logan stabbing him and Nicole draining him.
"That bitch Astral was always causing trouble," Yuriko hissed. Her face softened. "Nicole… You love her?"
Dom looked away. "It doesn't matter. She'd rather not touch than have me touching her."
"Yet, you two are linked… her." Yuriko touched his forehead. "How?"
"California… Things happened."
"Oh… Give her time, Dom. She'll come around. What with you here all the time and supporting her-"
"I… Devil offered me a position on his team…"
Yuriko nodded. "And will you take it?"
Dom shrugged. "I have nothing holding me here, but her."
"Is she enough?"
"She loves Abercrombie, mom. Not me."
Yuriko was silent. "She does care for you or else California wouldn't have happened."
Dom shrugged. "Maybe it was lust."
"Or love."
Dom changed the subject. "How long are you staying?"
"Only until tomorrow. We have to go back to New York. James and I are heading to Nairobi for a mission. When we get back, you will come and stay with us for a while, won't you?"
"Of course. You know, mother, I'm starting to think there isn't anything that can kill us."
"Mama! I want butter on my corn!" Aiko yelped as Yuriko made her plate. Dom poked his sister with his fork.
"Hey, don't be bossy."
Aiko stuck her tongue out at him and laughed. Xavier watched the siblings, delighted in their instant bonding. Nicole watched them in interest, also, blushing when Dom's eyes caught hers as she sat next to him
"Dom said you are the most beautiful woman in the world… Would you show me how to do my make-up like yours so I can be the second most beautiful?" Aiko asked and ate a mouthful of mashed potatoes.
Nicole blushed. "You're brother is mistaken. I'm not the most beautiful woman in the world, but when you're old enough, I'll teach you make-up tricks."
Dom's hand went to her knee under the table and squeezed. "Don't kid yourself, doll. I don't lie."
Rogue tapped a glass as everyone settled. "I wanna make an announcement. I know this may seem sudden… but… Logan and I are gonna have a baby."
Everyone in the room went silent, staring at the new couple.
"Yes!" Dom grinned. "Two new siblings in one day. That's got to be some kind of record!"
Nicole giggled. "That's wonderful!"
Xavier smiled and raised his glass. "A toast… To new beginnings and a bright future."
Everyone raised their glasses and nodded, praying for the future Xavier envisioned. Dom took a long drink from his glass and glanced at Nicole as she carried on an animated conversation with Kurt. He watched her laugh and smile and he reached his decision. He knew what he had to do.
Nicole let the cup of coffee warm her hands as she stared down at it. She was seated outside a small café in Brooklyn. Slowly, she let her gaze, wander back to the man sitting across from her. Eric Leshner smiled over his drink.
"You seem nervous, my dear."
"I am. You are one powerful mutant, Eric."
"If you are so afraid of me, then why did you hunt me down for coffee?"
"I wanted to ask you about Dom."
"Ah, the amazing Fury…"
"That was what they called him wasn't it? Those doctors… Stryker."
"Yes."
"How do you know so much about him?"
"Over the years I had a few run ins with him and I do know quite a bit about Stryker's experiments. I ran into Dom when they were using him as an assassin in training."
"Dom is a lot like his dad…"
"Too much at times it seems. Why so curious about Fury?"
"Don't call him that… He has a name."
"I am quite aware. What is the real reason you hunted me down, young lady?" Eric sipped his drink.
"Xavier wants me to be his successor."
Eric raised an eyebrow. "Really? And what does this have to do with me?"
"I want your opinion, Eric. Am I strong enough to take his place?" Nicole asked. "You tried to get me to join the Brotherhood, because my powers were strong, right? Am I strong enough to do this?"
"Young one, I am your enemy. What do you care what I think?"
"Exactly. I want to know how I measure up."
"You are mad, child."
"Maybe… You helped design Cerebro. Am I strong enough to use it? Or will it crush me?"
"You ask too many questions, child." Eric sighed. "What id the others tell you?"
"That I am perfect for it."
He smiled. "That is a good word to describe you, my dear. Perfect."
"I'm far from it, Eric."
"No. You are it. Haven't you realized it yet? Or are you still dening what God has given you?"
"A curse?"
"A gift. You can borrow the strength, memories, and power from others. You can also use telepathy and telekinesis. Those are very powerful tools." He sat down his drink. "You will do this world a lot of good, young lady. I promise you that."
He rose and put on his hat. "Goodbye, Nicole. Next time we meet may not be under such good circumstances, but I'm glad to know that I'll have a good adversary and that Charles has some sense left."
She watched him leave and a smile came to her face. He was impressed with her too. Maybe this would work. She hurried home, to tell Xavier the good news.
Daniel pulled into the driveway of Xavier's mansion and smiled when he saw Jessie waiting on the steps. He got out and she leapt into his arms.
"Dork!" she squealed and kissed him deeply.
"Hey cutie!" He twirled her. "Missed me, I take it?"
"Only a little."
"Oh. Where's Dom?"
"Came here to see him and not me?"
"He's the one that called me and said it was important. I need to see what he needs. I heard he met his mom the other day."
"You heard right," Dom said from the doorway. "Can we talk… alone?"
Jessie scowled. "I hate you, Dom. You know it's going to bother me all day, not knowing what you two are talking about."
"I know. Go find Jubilee and do each others hair or something."
Jessie scowled and stomped into the house. Dom turned back to Daniel.
"Tell me again what you do."
"I free mutants from any kind of oppression, whether it be basic rights or from captivity."
"Like labs right?"
"Yes."
"I'm in."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course, I'm sure. I'm not letting anymore people like me get tortured in the name of science. Wait here. I'm getting my shit."
Dom turned and opened the door and Jubilee, Kitty, and Jessie fell out at his feet. "Nosy are we?"
"You can't leave!" Kitty protested.
"Why not?"
"Nicole will absolutely die!"
"Not my problem, furball."
"Dom-"
"Back off!" Dom growled and grabbed his duffel bag from near the doorway. "She doesn't want me! She made that clear as crystal!"
Jubilee started, "Dom… She does-"
Xavier came to them. "What is the problem here?"
"I'm leaving."
Xavier raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
"I'm joining the MLF."
"I'm saddened that you're leaving us, Dominic, but if you feel you must, then you must. I wish to extend the offer of if you ever want to come back, there will always be a room for you."
Dom nodded.
"You can't just let him leave!" Jubilee gasped. "What about Nicole! Dom you can't leave here like this!"
"Back off, firecracker!" Dom stormed out the door and to Daniel's vehicle. "Let's roll."
Nicole pulled into the driveway and saw Jubilee and Kitty sitting on the steps. She could tell something was wrong. She got out and ran to her friend.
"Jubes? What's wrong?"
"He's gone."
"Who? Remy? That bastard! I'll drain him dry-"
Jubilee shook her head, "No… Remy's here…"
"Who then?" Nicole asked as Jubilee took her hands.
"Dom."
Nicole felt as if all the wind was knocked form her body. "What?"
Kitty gave her a sad look. "Devil from the Mutant Liberation Front came here. Dom came to the house. He went to Xavier, said he was leaving, packed his shit and didn't even look back."
"He left with Devil?" Nicole was in shock.
Logan came out the door, pulling on a jacket, a snarl on his face. Rogue was trailing behind as fast as she could. He saw Nicole and the three girls and his features softened.
"Hey kid…"
"Where are you going?" Kitty asked.
"I'm going after that kid and dragging his punk ass back here."
"Let him go, Logan. He doesn't want to stay so don't make him," Nicole spoke, softly.
"I'm not going to let him just run away-"
"It's what you used to do. Like father like son," Rogue stated.
Logan was silent for a moment. "I don't want him to make the same mistakes I did."
"Don't worry, being me, I know all make all new ones," a voice came from behind Nicole.
She spun around and Dom stood there, a bag slung over one shoulder. "I thought you left."
"I forgot something." He took a few steps closer to her.
"What? Your toothbrush?" she remarked, sarcastically.
"No. This," Dom leaned over and put his hand on the back of her neck, pressing his lips to hers. Nicole let him explore her mouth with his tongue. Dom leaned back after a moment. "This is goodbye, doll. For good this time."
"No."
"Afraid so."
"Please don't leave again, Dom. I…"
"You love Darryl, remember?" Dom's hazel eyes searched her and he turned to leave.
"No! Wait," Nicole grabbed his arm and he shook her off. "Dom!"
Dom kept walking, ignoring her pleas. Tears stung his eyes, but he kept walking. He heard feet pounding on the pavement and suddenly Nicole was in front of him. She pushed him, hard.
"I hate you!"
"Okay," Dom said, brushing her aside. As he got to the gates they were suddenly slammed shut in his face, almost breaking his nose. He whirled around with a growl to see Nicole standing arm outstretched.
"I'm not just letting you run away again."
Rogue snickered. "I should have tried that on his dad."
Dom gave a low growl. "Open the gate, Nicole."
"No. I'm not letting you run away from me. I love you too much to let you go."
"Open the damn gate!"
"No! I love you, Dom. I love you more than anything and it kills me to think you hate me and you want to run away from me. I won't let you leave. I'll use my powers and put you in a coma if need be."
Dom shook his head. "You and me can't work, doll. I'm sorry."
Tears came to her eyes and she pounded on his chest with her hands. "I hate you! Why can't you make up your mind and be like a normal guy?"
"I'm sorry."
"Where are you going? What'll you do?"
"I'm going where ever the Mutant Liberation Front takes me. I've found my cause, baby girl. I'll be stopping people like Stryker."
"You can do that here, with me!"
"No… I'll only cause things to be worse here. I love you, Nicole, that's why I'm going."
"Please stay."
"Go back inside, doll." Dom pushed her towards the house and pushed the gates back open. Nicole crumpled to the ground in a heap, sobbing. Dom resumed walking and didn't turn around. Once past the gates, he stopped, tears burning his eyes.
To Be Continued…
So that's it… Or so you think! Look for my prequel story about Yuriko and Dom's early years called Rage and my sequel to Fury called Ire with follow the adventures of Nicole and Dom.
Okay this will anger a lot of people I know… But I'm going to do it anyway.
This chapter is dedicated to Daniel. I get my best inspiration on fights and love and tattoos and everything else you think you know everything about from you, DK.
Thanks and Love.