Because I wrote this story from Jubilee's point of view, I thought it would be interesting to see Logan's perspective of Jubilee's kidnapping. So I wrote this as a companion piece to the last chapter.

I don't own the X-Men and I ain't makin' any money off 'em neither.

I never thought I'd be window shoppin' in a tourist town. The things a man'll do for a woman. Oh, hell, who am I kiddin', I'd do anythin' for her.

"I think that restaurant might revoke their 'all you can eat' pancakes after you, Wolvie."

"Hey I had some serious calories to replenish, woman."

"You and me both, big man. Oh! Cute store across the street!"

She started to step off the curb and I pulled her back to me. I wasn't going to subject myself to more little shops so I kissed her. Hard. She made me crazy alright.

"You go ahead, darlin'. I'm not exactly the hat shoppin' type. I'll just park it here."

I'd already spotted a nice little bench in the shade so I sat down and settled in.

"Oh, fine. I'll hit that one and the one next door. Shouldn't be too long."

Too long? Yeah right. "You're shoppin', Jubes. I figure I'll be able to grow a few grey hairs while I wait."

She started across the street and I waved to her as she walked away.

"I'll buy you a nice, new fedora, dude!"

I sat watchin' the people move up and down the street. Some I could tell were tourists like Jubes and me, others were locals doin' their daily routine. A little old man came up and pointed at the spot next to me.

"This taken?"

I really didn't want company right now but I wasn't gonna be rude to the guy.

"Nah, go ahead."

"Thank you, son."

Son. Funny. I was older than him. Probably way older. Some days I felt it too. But not now. I had her. I was so damn glad I finally said somethin'. I can't believe how much time I wasted when we could have been…shit don't start, man. It would be a damn awkward moment with the old fella if I started thinkin' about last night.

"You just visiting here, boy?"

"Yeah. My girl and I just down for the day."

"Oh, that's sweet. It's such a nice town to visit. I remember when my missus and I first came here…."

I wanted to listen, but my senses started goin' again. I heard a vehicle somewhere that sounded almost military. It was the same sound I'd heard earlier but now it was rumbling louder.

Jubilee appeared up the street and I saw her smile at me. In that instant, the rumblin' I heard came full force and a large black van pulled to a stop behind her.

Fuck. No.

"Jubilee!"

I was already up and movin' when I saw the two guys flank her. One of them put a collar on her neck and they started draggin' her to the back of the vehicle. I was screamin' her name and aiming my claws toward them when one of the two pulled out a carbine. The bullets tore through me and I felt them hit all my vital organs at once.

Can't breathe. I felt myself stumblin' to the ground, reachin' out my hand in a totally empty attempt at gettin' to her.

"Jubilee!"

Then I died.

I gasped for air and sat up, desperately lookin' around for any sign of her. Heard the cop next to me yell somethin'. Sure I scared the shit out of him. There were bystanders checkin' me out but all I could think of was Jubilee. I got to my feet and went face to face with the cop.

"How long have I been out?"

He was shocked to be standing in front of a former corpse and I practically had to shake the guy to make him start talkin'.

"Officer! How long have I been out?"

"Hour! Over an hour."

"Where did the van go?"

"Witnesses say north."

I checked my pockets and my wallet and keys were still there. I bolted for my car, ignorin' the stares of all the people and the voice of the cop as he tried to call me back. I made it to my ride and checked the center console for my phone.

I pressed my speed dial and Scott picked up on the second ring. I briefed him and told him to find me north of here. I wasn't sittin' still. I had to get to her.

Only thirty minutes after I called, the Blackbird and I rendezvous off the highway.

Scott was frantically pressin' buttons on the console.

"Any sign of her?"

"None. We're assuming they took her into the mountains again but this area is vast. I'm using satellite to try and track down the vehicle."

I could feel the feral wanting to break out. Fear and anger were fast takin' control. I had to keep it together. Keep focused. The image of her being dragged away, the inhibitor around her neck kept flashin' in front of me. I balled up my fist and slammed it into the side of the bulkhead.

Rogue put her gloved hand on my shoulder and squeezed.

"We'll find her. She's strong, honey."

I turned around to face her.

"Yeah, she's strong, darlin'. But what if she's not strong enough? I can't fuckin' live without her, Rogue."

"There!"

Emma was pointing to the side of the jet. A trail of smoke led upwards from the trees below.

"Down! Take it down now!"

I ran to the back of the plane and hit the button to deploy the exit ramp. As we descended, I saw the burnin' vehicle and then, there…she was sittin' on the road.

Scott pressed the controls for the ladder and I got down that damn thing as fast as I could. I was runnin' toward her, just so fuckin' happy to see her alive when I saw the blood. She was clutchin' at her shoulder while blood ran down her hand. I felt like my world had stopped.

"I guess you saw my smoke signals, Kemo Sabe."

There was nothin' I could say. I wrapped my arms around her, wanting to get as close as I could. I'd almost lost her again. I could feel the hot tears stinging the corners of my eyes. I wanted to tell her I was sorry. Sorry for not bein' there to protect her. Sorry for not tellin' her sooner what she meant to me.

"Jubilee. I…"

"I know, baby. It's okay. I'm okay. Just glad you're here."

I sat back and looked her over again. I wanted to make sure she didn't have any more injuries. One bullet wound was bad enough, I didn't even want to think about anythin' else. Nothin'. I moved her hand and looked at the bullet hole. The guilt overran me.

"I'm so god dammed sorry, Jubilee."

"Logan, contrary to what you may think, it is not your job to protect me every minute. I'm damn glad when you can, but I can handle myself."

I looked in her eyes for a moment. Somethin' in her had changed. She'd always had a bravado about her. She was good at hidin' her fear under a mask. But now she was genuinely confident. Rogue was right. She was strong. Stronger than I gave her credit for. Not to say I was gonna be lettin' her outta my sight any time soon, but Jubilee could hold her own.

"You got brass ones, you know that, girl?"

She has such a great laugh.

"Big brass ones, Wolvie."

She started to get up and I helped her stand, wrapping my arm around her waist.

"Get me up that ladder, babe. I think I'm done with shopping for today. Gotta brief Scott on where they were taking me."

We walked to the Blackbird, her small body leanin' against mine.

"So much for the hotel room."

I turned and kissed the top of her head.

"We got all the time in the world, remember?"

"Yeah…all the time in the world."

She stopped as we reached the ladder. I looked at her and smiled. Happy to have her back. But happier that she'd been able to do this on her own.

"I love you, Logan."

"I love you too, Jubilee."

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