He was worried about her, he didn't know when it had happened. He loved Jean, he knew he did. But, hearing her voice over the communicator, it made him feel strange things. But, she was a mystery to him. He watched her after they landed, he saw Rogue, Bobby, and even John hug her tightly. She hugged each of them in turn and saw the relief on her face that at the very least three of her students were safe. Jean smiled at them,

"She's good with them." He whispered out loud. Jean heard him and felt an unfamiliar twinge in her chest. He was looking at Storm the way her usually looked at her. She knew she should be happy, if he loved Storm then he'd leave her and Scott alone, but she felt a sense of loss.

"She always has been, they look up to her. She nearly lost her sister to the same earthquake that took her parents. She rasied her sister until they were found by the professor."

He looked momentarily shocked, but suddenly it hit him, of course she had taken care of her sister. He'd expect nothing else, she was a giving, loving, and protective person. He watched her as Rogue held onto her arm, like she would a mother, and she comforted her.

"Storm," I turned and hugged Rogue. Bobby attached himself to them and so did Johnny. I hugged them warmly, thankful at least three of them had made it safely back to me. I held back the tears for the ones that were still missing, who could be hurt or worse.

"Thank goddess we found you." I muttered, I looked over at Jean, and noticed her and Logan talking. I pushed down her look of disapproval, Jean was my friend she would choose one of them, hopefully sooner rather then later. He was watching me though, an unreadable look on his face. I rubbed circles on Rogue's arm in an attempt to comfort her.

"I'm hungry. Do we have any food?" John asked, I laughed softly as Rogue slapped him arm. Bobby stopped her and held her tight.

"Follow me guys, there's food in the Blackbird." They followed me inside and I helped them gather food to cook.

"John, Bobby go gather wood for the fire. Please do not burn down the forest, John." He smiled at me,

"Of course not, Storm." He flicked his lighter open and closed. They walked out of the Blackbird, leaving Storm and Rogue alone.

"Can I ask you a question, Storm?" Rogue whispered.

"Of course, child. What is bothering you?"

"You know Logan's like a dad to me. He helped me find you and the school. But, I wanted you to know...I think of you as my...well like my mom. That's not weird is it?" I felt my eyes water again and I pulled her to me.

"Marie, my smart girl. I am honored to be your mother figure. You know you can always come to me for anything." I felt his presence before he cleared his throat. Marie moved slightly,

"Logan," She looked at me and then, "I'm going to go find Bobby. Bye Sto...mama." Shooting me a smile and slapping Logan's back she left the Blackbird.

"So 'Ro. How did you find us? Since when does Rogue call you mama?" His eyes searching my face, I saw the questioning look in his eyes again.

"I'm happy you are alive as well Logan." I said mockingly, the corner of his mouth tugged upward slightly.

"Never thought I'd hear you say that 'Ro." I took a deep breathe steeling myself for his answer.

"Logan, how many made it out? The children who did you send with them?" He shook his head,

"Peter has Kitty and at least 15 of the other students. Mara took around the same amount. So as far as I know they are headed to the safe house." I feel a part of the weight being lifted off of me, Peter and Mara will keep the others will be able to keep a low profile. I must have been silent longer then he expected, suddenly his hand is on my shoulder.

"They'll be fine 'Ro." His voice was different, his manners softer somehow.

"I need to prepare dinner, please grab those buckets." I pointed before hurrying out of the Blackbird.

"Damn." He muttered, I fought back a smile...