The sun goes down
I feel the light betray me

She sat in the cold gazing in front of her. Her arm glimmered in the moonlight. She smiled and concentrated hard. As she opened her eyes her skin was barely visible.

'Save that for the mission ahead.'

She looked behind her. There was a young girl behind her. She had red hair and tanned skin. She wore black clothing from top to bottom. She looked like a rock chick with combat boots and a beanie.

'I think your going a little over the top. We need to make her our friend not scare her.'

The girl smiled. Her appearance began to change. Her hair became shorter and more magenta than red. Her skin more pale and she wore a simple jeans and t-shirt with black sandals. She raised her eyebrow and mockingly put her hand on her hip.

'Better?'

She surveyed the girl. What would her impression be if she had met her for the first time?

'Perfect.'

'Mystique!' called a voice from inside the tent.

The girl winked at her and went back into the tent. She looked at the moon again. The full moon was magical. Every moment it touched her skin felt like heaven. She loved the night but when it was full moon she was happiest.

'We're ready.'

Mystique had come out the tent. Next to her stood to men. One was young with a chiselled look about him. He stood shuffling his cards with a smirk on his face. The other, although older, still had an air of mystery and charm. His silver hair glimmered in the moonlight. He handed them their earpieces before speaking.

'Mystique, Gambit, Ghost, I'm putting my trust in you. Remember no-one must know what you're up to. If anyone becomes suspicious they will alert Charles and then all our planning will have gone to waste. Go now, you have two weeks before he returns from England'

They nodded and climbed into the car. Gambit and Mystique were in front while she sat in the back. She lay down relaxed, a smile lingering on her face. They were going to have so much fun.

Rogue paced up and down her room. She was expecting her new room mate today. She wished she had the room to herself. That way she didn't have to constantly worry about touching the other person. She sat down and began drumming her fingers on her desk. She looked out the window and saw Kitty and Bobby lying in the sun. She felt a twinge of jealously but pushed it out of her mind. She decided to go talk to Kitty. It would at least make her feel better. She put on her shoes and hurried downstairs. The sun was bright and the air clear. She snuck up to them and pounced on Kitty, tickling her lightly.

'Rogue! No...HAHAHA...please...stop...Bobby.'

Bobby smiled and started tickling Kitty too. She let out a scream of laughter and rolled onto her side. Bobby tickled harder his face moving nearer. Rogue sprung out the way as he gave Kitty a long passionate kiss. Kitty kissed him back for a moment then pushed him away.

'Bobby, not now.' she giggled.

Bobby smiled, but let go of her.

'Hey Rogue, thanks for trying to tickle me to death. What's up?'

Rogue opened her mouth but closed it again. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. She loved Kitty like a sister but she didn't think she would understand.

'It's nothing, I'm just wondering if you've seen Jubilee?'

'No, sorry.'

'Ok then well I'll leave you lovebirds alone.'

She stood up and gave a playful tug on Kitty's ponytail to show she was ok. She started to walk back to her room when someone called her name.

'Rogue, over here child.'

Storm was standing at the entrance with two unfamiliar people.

'Yeah?'

'I would like to introduce you to your new roommate. Make her feel at home and show her the ropes here.'

Rogue nodded and turned to the mansion.

'Wait.'

Rogue turned around again. Storm pointed to the man next to her.

'This is Remy LeBea; he will be a substitute teacher while Jean is away with the Professor.'

Rogue held out her. He took it and while shaking her hand his thumb gently caressed her hand. She felt it through the glove and when she looked up he winked at her. She pulled her hand away and nodded at her roommate to follow her. She led her up the stairs.

'Why am I so uptight today?' she whispered.

She kept touching the place where his thumb had rubbed and could still feel her insides burning. She opened the door to her room and closed it once her roommate walked in. She sat on her bed gazing out the window until she heard a cough behind her.

'Oh sorry. Hi my name is Rogue.

''Hi my name is Celia Radford.'

Rogue nodded and smiled. Celia turned and continued to unpack.

'What's your mutant name?'

Celia turned around her expression blank.

'Virus, if people touch my skin they became sick and poisoned.'

'Really?! If people touch my skin they get hurt to.'

Celia smiled. She went over to Rogue and sat down next to her.

'Then you know how I feel? Like you'll never be normal and...'

'No-one understands you.'

Rogue nodded.

Celia leaned in closer.

'I'm the only one who understands you. I know just what it feels like to have a voice in the back of my head'

Ghost waited outside. She was saving up most of energy for two days waiting for Mystique to play with Rogue's mind. She watched Rogue stare out her window as Kitty and Bobby took their moonlight stroll. So far Mystique had convinced Rogue that Kitty was flaunting Bobby in front of her on purpose. She started to walk to Rogue's room. Mystique had told her which way to go. Meanwhile she would be still posing as Kitty while the real Kitty was in a deep sleep. Luckily Logan had gone a little trip for two days so tonight was the night for fun. She walked into Rogue's room. Rogue was too distracted to notice her door had just opened. Ghost snuck closer and positioned her self close but not to close.

'You have to wonder why she does it.'

Rogue's head snapped around.

'Who's there?'

'She's supposed to be your best friend.'

'Who's there? Show yourself!'

'I can't I'm just your imagination.'

Rogue turned pale. She shook her head. She looked around before heading for the door. Ghost ran in front of her and held it shut.

'What's the matter honey why won't you play with me?'

'GO AWAY!'

'You'll wake everyone up, and then you'll be in trouble.'

She heard footsteps. She hoped it wasn't some idiot trying to be a hero.

'Rogue, are you in there?'

That was Kitty's voice. Just on time. Ghost let her hold of the door go. Mystique entered. Rogue flung her arms around her.

'Careful, Rogue, you might touch me!'

Rogue leapt back. She staggered to her bed and lay down.

'What?'

Rogue lifted her head up.

'I heard a voice. It wouldn't let me out.'

'Honestly Rogue? A voice? I was on a date with the guy I love and you call me because you heard a voice? Talk about childish.'

'Kitty, I thought...'

'I'm out of here. Grow up will you.'

She turned and walked out. Ghost smiled, satisfied by the look on Rogue's face. She walked towards the door too. She turned back and said:

'Like I said, that's supposed to be your best friend.'

Rogue was sitting alone inside. Everyone was either playing in the sun or out with Storm to do some shopping. She sat with her knees drawn up. She didn't want to be alone incase the voice came back. It never let her sleep, just spoke to her all night. Celia said she didn't hear it and maybe it was just a voice in the back of her head. But Rogue knew it was more that that. She buried her head in her knees.

'Chere?'

Rogue looked up. Remy was standing in front her. She felt her spine tingle. She looked away not being able to keep eye contact.

'I'm fine.'

'Course you are.'

He sat down next to her. She turned to face him. Her heart was beating faster and faster. He leaned in closer to her.

'How about a kiss?'

'I can't.'

'Just one.'

'I don't want to hurt you.'

'You won't chere.'

Rogue pulled away and stood up. Remy was still smiling. She hastily changed the subject.

'Why does Virus call you Gambit?'

'Dat's my name.'

'Your mutant name?'

'My real name.'

Rogue smiled. She sat back next to him.

He put his hand on her shoulder and slowly moved it down to her waist. She closed her eyes enjoying the feeling.

'You really want a kiss?'

He nodded his head.

She picked up a magazine and tore out a page. She put it over his lips and gently kissed hard enough so that he could feel it through the page. She got up and walked away.

'S'that it?'

She turned to look at him. He was leaning backwards with a smirk across his face.

'That's all for now sugar.'

She turned and walked out the room feeling happy for once.

'Rogue look what you did!'

'It wasn't me it was you.'

'How can it be me, I'm not real.'

Ghost watched as Rogue became worried. Perfect. No-one will know the truth.

'I think he's dead, Roguey?'

'Oh God what have I done?'

O.K Hope that made sense. (?) So that was the first chapter. The song is Papercut by the way. Anyway few things you should know:

1) Ghost is a character I made up. To read more about her and her background check my profile page.

2) Sorry if Gambit isn't exactly like Gambit I wasn't sure how he responds.

3) Please leave a review.

4) Stay tuned for part 2