Summary: AU In a Victorian style era Anna Marie is a student at a ritzy all girl's school. However unlike everyone else in that school Marie dreams of throwing off her corset and living a free life. She just didn't think her dream would come true when a lone wolf comes to town.
Rating: M…. :D
Pairings: A lot but mainly Rogue/Wolverine centric.
Disclaimers: I do not own the x-men. D: *tear*
Take Me Away
Chapter One: From Boring to Exciting
Wish that you could, but cha ain't gonna own me.
Do anything you can to control me – Natasha Bedingfield
Anna Marie let out a disgruntled sigh, tapping her quill against her book. Lifting her head she glanced at the other girls working diligently on their homework… She let out another sigh before blowing her fallen hair from her face. Unlike all the other girls, whose buns and hair-dos were perfect Marie's never seemed to stay in place.
It's because I'm not made to be proper… She thought stubbornly.
"Come on Anna you need to do your homework, you're falling behind in class and Ms. Mason is worried." Her friend, Katherine Pryde, whispered looking up from her studies to give her a worried look. Marie glanced at her book before scoffing raising an eyebrow.
"Coming from the girl who's writing 'Lady Drake' all over her book." She mused. Kitty, as she nicknamed Katherine, was dating the Duke's son Lord Robert Drake. She was absolutely batty over him and it was well… sickening… Marie wasn't jealous she just hated how women flocked over men. And they wondered why they weren't given equal rights! It was because silly girls fell at a handsome man's feet the moment they smiled or spoke.
Blushing Katherine covered her book with her elegant hands, her elegant naked hands. "I'm in love with him Anna." She spoke so strongly that Marie almost believed it. "I think he's going to ask me to marry him…"
"We're seventeen Katherine."
"So?" She huffed glaring at Anna Marie, "Girls get married at younger Anna!"
"Yeah to like thirty year olds, it's gross."
"Robert's twenty," she argued.
"Better then thirty but still…" Anna Marie paused, "Have you two consummated?" Sex was a big deal at their age, mostly to Marie who couldn't touch anyone. Kitty gasped and blushed more, covering her face.
"That is not proper language for a woman to say Anna-"
"Who cares? Sex is sex you know-"
"I care, Miss Anna Marie, I thought I taught you different." Marie winced hearing the shrill voice of her Head Mistress, Emma Frost. Turning around she saw the beautiful blonde approach, a scowl on her face. "The mention of sex, and anything related to that is completely inappropriate for a girl your age."
"Yet marrying a thirty year old isn't?" Marie scoffed. She would never understand her society. A woman was a whore if she mentioned sex or alcohol and yet at the age of fourteen and up girls were sent off to be married? That was just stupid.
"Are you giving me back talk, Anna Marie?" Ms. Frost sneered, raising a perfect eyebrow. For a moment Marie wasn't afraid, she knew her telepath head mistress could read everyone one of her thoughts but she didn't care.
"Yes ma'am I sure am."
Glaring Ms. Frost sighed before closing her eyes and rubbing her temples, "I'm getting tired of this banter we have every other day Anna, I've raised you since you were a child-"
"You did a crappy job." The girls around her and Katherine hid her face blushing at the swear word. Marie knew worse words though.
"Don't you dare."
Fuck.
"Anna Marie-"
Bitch.
Slut.
Whore.
Asshole.
God Da-
"That's it! Off to your room now, and no supper for you tonight." Emma Frost snapped her eyes shining with anger. Standing Marie didn't say another word before storming out and up to her room.
Don't be surprised, this was normal. Ever since she came to this school at ten she hated it. See she had been a farmer's child all the way until that age. But you see when every child is born they are given a guardian who gives them one present on their tenth birthday. These presents were simply called "powers". Every child got a power when they turned ten, some simple, some complicated, it all depended on what the guardian saw fit for them. For example Katherine's power was the ability to faze through solid objects. She said that the reason she was given that is because when she got old enough to walk she ran into everything. Marie however… was given a terrible "gift".
Whenever Anna Marie came into contact with another's skin and her own she would suck the life, memories, personality, power, and sometimes feelings from that person. It was a terrible power, Marie considered it a curse. She could not touch a single person without the fear of their death. So in hopes she'd learn to control it her poor and sullen father sent her to this damned place.
She hated it ever since.
She had to go from her simple farm life to a prim and proper life of corsets and make-up. It was absolutely terrible. She had to wear these tight dresses that made it hard to breath, which had about ten layers so she was always burning up. It was horrid. Everyday she wanted to rip off her dress and throw on men's trousers and boots. But god forbid she ever did or Ms. Frost would have a conniption.
Throwing open her door she slammed it behind her before locking it. Grabbing her small bag from the closet she threw it on the bed before stuffing just a few clothes in it. She had one set of men's trousers she had stolen from the gardener and that was it. So she took her bloomers and a smaller dress that she could make into a blouse of some kind.
She threw the pack over her shoulder before going to her window and pushing it up. Swallowing she noted she was three stories up. Okay she could do this, so what if she lost her footing on a brick? She'd just fall and die is all… Better then this life of prim and proper actually…
Sighing she took a breath, swinging her legs over the window before hooking her toes in the bricks the best she could trying her best to climb down safely. Luckily for her she didn't slip once before jumping the rest of the way, landing in a squat and then straightening up. Smiling triumphantly Marie stood blowing hair strands from her face, heading to the gates only turning back to look at the school for a second.
She stuck out her tongue before bounding off down the road.
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She got to a pub almost outside of the town towards the night. With a sigh she plopped down on a chair ignoring the weird looks she received from the men. Almost instantly she heard whispers of men wondering if she was a harlot or what. Why? Because unless you were a bar wench, women normally didn't come into pubs.
"Ya' want something, miss?" The old guy at the bar gave her a suspicious look, looking her over.
"Water would be nice please." Marie whispered softly trying not to draw anymore attention to herself. The man nodded and went to get her request and, very cautiously, she looked around. The sound of the glass hitting the counter grabbed her attention and Marie silently thanked the man before taking a long sip. Then loud hoof beats came in from outside and everyone looked up.
"Don't tell me he's back."
"Dammit."
"Shut up he'll hear ya'." The doors opened then and a very big man stepped in. At first his face was blocked by the hood he wore but silently he stalked over, sitting three seats from her before pulling it down. Marie blanched… Wow.
He had dark messy black hair and black facial hair… very unusual from all the clean-cut men in this town. He looked not angry exactly but not happy either. His blue eyes were dark and intense and his lips were sculpted into a frown. Even though he had no marks on him, he had the slight stench of blood and alcohol which made Marie wonder if he was drunk. Danger radiated off of him as well and it took everything for her not to shiver from it.
His lips parted before very quietly he spoke, "Give me yer hardest." His voice, though low, was deep and husky, and though the bartender did not like this man, that much was obvious, he silently nodded and went to get some alcohol.
Marie forgot she was staring until the man turned his wicked gaze on hers. The moment their eyes met she had to look away… his eyes were so intense and… scary. Wait. Why was she scared? She could kill someone with a touch! She had no reason to be scared… But she was, a lot.
"I thought I told ya' not to come back here Wolverine." The new guy, Wolverine, looked up at this voice as did Marie. A man who looked to be in his early fifties stood at the doorway to the employee's room a frown on his face.
"Yeah well I don't listen to orders, Larry." The bar had gone quiet which only served to bother Marie more. Maybe she had walked in at the wrong time.
"I don't want yer kind here." The man comment darkly.
"Yer kind?" What was that… they were all mutants… was this Wolverine maybe a human? No he leaked of mutant… What could he mean then…?
"Ya' don't want my money then?" Wolverine mused, raising an eyebrow.
"No, get out." Suddenly a growl escaped the man's throat and Marie's eyes widened at the animalistic sound.
"All I want is alcohol. I ain't here to cause problems."
"Ya' did when ya' walked in… leave." A shadow passed over Wolverine's face as he reached out and snatched up some man's drink before looking at "Larry" closely. Then a dangerous smirk crashed his features as he downed the alcohol.
"Hey!" Not again… was she the only one who could tell this guy was dangerous? Apparently.
Some fat drunkard came up behind Wolverine, "That was my drink!" He grabbed Wolverine's shoulder and he growled again.
"Let go of me before ya' lose more then yer drink, bub."
The man's eyes sparked before electricity danced around his body, "Wanna bet, freak?" The electricity ran down his arm to reach Wolverine and Marie's eyes widened.
"Watch out!"
Suddenly six metallic claws slipped from Wolverine's hands with a 'snikt' and then the man was pinned against the opposite wall, three pointed at his throat. Anger consumed Wolverine's face as he stared at the man who looked like he was about to piss his pants.
Without hesitating Marie ran from the bar and outside, the fight a perfect distraction for her to do what she had to do. To the side stood a large black horse, trying to bite a bit of grass that wasn't covered by snow. Deciding this was her only chance Marie went to the horse before untying it. Thankfully that school from hell taught her one good thing; how to ride horse.
Swinging her legs over the horse she clicked her tongue before shaking the reins. With a neigh the horse started off and with two more shakes the black beauty was running down the road. Who's ever horse this was would be pissed to know Marie stole it… which is why she was hauling butt out of there. She just needed to get far from town so Ms. Frost couldn't find her.
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"Oh come on horsey, please just move for me!" Marie whined jerking at the reins. The horse let out a stubborn snort before digging its hoofs into the cold ground. Shivering Marie glared at the horse before tying it to the tree, "Fine then you stupid animal."
Huffing out she looked around. She was far from the town now but it was getting dark… and it was about to snow. Not to mention she had to go through the woods… "Don't you get it you stupid animal? If we stay in the woods at night another animal will come and eat us!" she snapped. The horse nickered before bending its head down to eat grass.
Giving up on the equine Marie plopped down under a tree before sighing. What was she going to do now? Giving the horse one last glare Marie closed her eyes, dozing off a few minutes later.
"Get up."
Marie frowned feeling boots nudge her side continuously before the voice spoke. At first she was worried it was someone from school coming to get her but when she opened her eyes she saw… Wolverine? Swallowing she sat up, expecting him to help her up like a normal gentleman.
Instead he went to the horse before untying it, "Why'd ya' take my horse?" Oh that was his horse? Of course, she'd accidently grab his.
"I-I needed to get outta' town." He didn't reply but instead heaved himself up on the horse. Oh now it would move… damn thing.
"Can I have a ride?"
"No."
Marie frowned, "But I- How am I supposed to get out of here?"
He shrugged before starting forward, "Dunno."
"Don't know or don't care?" she snapped glaring at his form as he continued to leave.
Not bothering to look back he raised his voice, "Pick one!" Then he continued on. Marie couldn't believe it! He was just leaving her all alone in the snowy wilderness where an animal would find and eat her! Weren't men supposed to be gentlemen? Sure she stole his horse but geez…
Sighing she looked down kicking the snow, "Please come back." It came out as a soft whisper and there was no way he'd be able to hear her. But as if he did the horse slowed down hesitantly before he turned around, motioning with his head for her to hurry up.
Relieved Marie grabbed up her bag and hurried towards the horse before jumping on behind Wolverine. She kept the bag in her lap, searching for a place to hold on to, "Around me."
"What?"
"Wrap yer arms around my waist unless ya' wanna fall off." He instructed. She barely had enough time to obey before he nudged the horse to go. It felt weird, having her arms around a complete stranger… Mostly a man… a dangerous man who she just saw almost gut some guys. Heck he could have for all she knew…
Slowly the snow fell, still light as usual and eventually the eerie silence of the land got to her, "So your name is really Wolverine?" He didn't answer her and she sighed determined to get him to talk, "Why'd those guys hate you so much?" Still nothing. "Did you do something to anger them-"
"Will you shut up?"
"I'm just asking a question! Jeez, you're rude."
"If you prefer to walk-"
"No, no this is fine, sorry." Marie huffed quickly retreating from the argument. "You can call me Rogue." She offered randomly. If he had to go by Wolverine then she'd go by Rogue… 'cause she was one.
"What kind of name is Rogue?"
A made up on the spot one, "What kind of name is Wolverine?"
"… My name's Logan."
Marie smiled against his back in triumph, "Marie."
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A NEW STORY? I know I have problems… Shut up! xD I just decided I wanted an AU style story now and I liked this idea. Everyone is gonna be in this one too. :33 Anyway I really hope this one hits it off.
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