Disclaimer. I do not in any way own or make money off of x-men evolution. This fic is purely for fun and enjoyment. Please bare with me if the accents are off in any way. I usually only go with the Rogue/Gambit pairing but I like the Angel/Rogue thing and thought it would be a good idea.

Warren Worthington III aka Angel, paced up and down his room. It was late in the evening, the mansion was locked and he was bored. He ran a hand through his blonde hair and sighed. He was wearing a white tank top that allowed his wings freedom and also complimented his muscular body. It had to be muscular, he flew and worked out all the time and it kept his body in tiptop shape.

It was just after Christmas and his parents were still on their business trip. He didn't mind being alone. He had all the comforts money could buy, lots of video games, big screen TV with dvd player and so much money on his debit card that he could buy whatever else he wanted. Except one thing was missing, friends. He remembered just a little while ago when he met the X-men. He remembered one of them in particular, Rogue. The beautiful and mysterious goth. Warren smiled as he thought of her beautiful red hair with the cool white streaks, her porcelain skin and her perfect lips with the purple lipstick. He hadn't been able to get her out of his mind lately. It seemed as if every moment he was away from her, he wanted to be near her more. Warren didn't understand why.

He was so caught up in thinking about his adventure that his wing knocked over a picture frame. Warren quickly picked it up off of the floor. It was a picture of him with his parents. They were at a fancy event, dressed in the finest clothes money could buy. He put it down and shook his head. Warren sat down on his bed and laid back. Maybe he did feel a bit lonely. The mansion was too quiet. All the servants had gone home for the holidays. He had no one to talk to. He wanted to be around other people, other kids his own age. Around her. Rogue, he wanted to see her again. That brave southern belle he had saved from falling when she had absorbed Magneto's power. He'd been called an Angel before, but it had really meant something to him when she had said it. He recalled that night with great ease. Warren had hardly been able to forget it.

Cyclops had said that Warren was always welcome to come to the Xavier mansion. Warren grinned and began packing his things inside a suitcase. A little visit couldn't hurt. His parents wouldn't be back until after New Year's anyway. That was five days away. They wouldn't even know he was missing. Warren would just have to make sure he was back before then. Besides, he mused to himself, he needed a break.

He looked over the address and number that Cyclops had left with him and began putting on the costume he wore when he patrolled the area. He telephoned the Institute, speaking briefly with Professor Xavier, then without further ado, he opened his enormous bedroom window and stepped out onto his balcony. He shut and locked the window behind him, unfurled his wings, and with his suitcase clutched tightly in his hand, flew off into the darkening sky, leaving a single white feather on the windowsill.

Rogue, seated on a chair, stared out the window of her room and sighed. Another Christmas had gone by and she was alone. She hugged her knees to her chest and glared at the taxi that pulled up into the long driveway. Jean was home early and Scott had been waiting for her for over a half hour outside on the lawn. Rogue saw Scott and Jean embrace and she growled. She had been crushing on Scott for a little while but realized that it was going nowhere. He was in love with Jean and felt nothing for her except for friendship. That's how It's always been. Rogue thought. No one wants me. No one can touch me.

She watched as Scott took Jean's bags and carried them inside. Jean went over to Scott and kissed his cheek as they both walked inside. Rogue envied their casual warmth and the fact that they could touch. Besides the professor, Beast, Scott and now Jean, the mansion was empty of its usual residents. She had to admit; having the room all to herself had been great. The quiet had been good for a while too, but now it just made Rogue feel more alone than ever. Rogue let two small tears drip down her cheek without notice. Now that Jean was back, she'd have Scott all to herself.

"What does it matta anyhow?" Rogue mused out loud in her southern accent. "It's not like ah eva had a chance with him anyway." Rogue ended up lightly dozing off sitting up on the chair by the window. It had grown dark and snow had been falling for a while when she heard a strange sound. It sounded like wing beats, and strong ones at that. No bird's that big. Rogue thought and shook the sleep from her eyes. Her eyes widened as she saw a winged figure fly over the gate and land on the lawn.

Rogue smiled brightly. That could only be one person. "What's Warren doin out here?" She exclaimed, throwing on her winter coat and boots. "Did he fly all the way here he must be freezin. Rogue grabbed the spare blanket that was in the closet. She remembered how he had saved her only a few days before. He'd been so dashing and looked like a god, so handsome and angelic. Even though she had been thinking about Scott, she'd thought about him too. Rogue had been disappointed that Warren had decided not to go to the institute. Had he changed his mind? She ran down the stairs and burst through the door.

She ran to the shivering winged mutant and found herself slipping on a patch of ice hidden under the snow.

Warren ended up dropping his suitcase and catching her in his arms. The two stared into each other's eyes until Warren chuckled and broke the silence. "It's good to see you too Rogue." He said, giving her a warm smile.

Rogue smiled as he held her at arms length. That smile, it was so nice and friendly. And she secretly relished the fact that it was just for her. At least for the moment. "So uh, what brings yah out here this late Warren?" Rogue asked shyly picking up his dropped suitcase.

"Thought I'd take Scott up on his offer, at least for the rest of Christmas vacation." Warren answered, taking back the suitcase. He smiled again. She was even more beautiful than he remembered, especially in the dark with the snow gently falling in her hair. Thinking of the snow, he began shaking it off his wings.

"Oh here, ah thought you might wanna take this." Rogue said handing him the blanket she had brought out for him.

"Why thank you Rogue, it is rather chilly out here." Warren replied, folding his wings back and wrapping it around his back. "Shall we?" He asked, motioning toward the mansion and holding out his arm for her.

Rogue grinned and shyly took his arm. "Let's go inside and get yah warm. Ah think there's some hot chocolate left if Mr. McCoy didn't drink it all." They both chuckled as they walked inside the mansion.

From up on the balcony of his room, Professor Xavier smiled as he watched the two enter the mansion. It was good that Warren had called ahead. It gave the professor time to disable the mansion's defense system to allow the boy safe entrance. He began wheeling himself back inside to turn it back on. And to greet the Angel he'd heard so much about from both Scott and Rogue.

Warren thought the X-Mansion was beautiful. It wasn't as big as his but it looked much more cozy, more lived in. It was still festively decorated for Christmas. His was bigger and flashier. His parents did always want to flaunt just how much money they had. Warren was beginning to like this one a lot better. They passed a hall with many pictures of the students that went to the school. They all looked so happy. They were mutants like him and had found a place where they could be safe.

He let Rogue lead him to their well-stocked kitchen. He sat down at the table, leaned his suitcase against it and took off his mask and wet jacket. Rogue marveled at his handsome face as he smoothed his golden hair back. She'd never seen anyone like him. Scott was cute and all, but Warren was just so godlike. She began heating the water for the hot chocolate when the Professor wheeled himself into the kitchen.

"Ah Warren Worthington III I presume?" The Professor asked, smiling warmly and holding out his hand.

Warren shook it and smiled back. "So you're the famous Professor Xavier that Scott talked so highly of. Thank you for having me."

"Oh it's no trouble at all. Make yourself at home and I'm sure in the morning Rogue will show you around." Professor Xavier told him.

"Oh ah sure will Professor." Rogue readily agreed.

"I'd like that." Warren replied.

The Professor nodded and began wheeling himself away. "Well, it's time I should be getting to bed. Since it's vacation and your inside, there's no curfew, though I would recommend not going to bed too late. There's still a fire in the parlor if you two wish to warm up by it."

Rogue blushed slightly and turned away. Warren nodded and shook hands with the Professor again before he wheeled himself back up to his room. Rogue smiled, handing Warren a mug of hot chocolate. She picked up her own mug and led him to the parlor.

"This is a very nice place." Warren commented as they both settled down on the sofa.

"Yah, ah like it. But ahm sure you're used ta a lot nicer." Rogue answered.

"Nothings better than spending the holidays actually with someone and not alone." Warren sighed.

Rogue couldn't have agreed with him more. "Your folks not back yet?" She asked.

Warren shook his head. "No, they probably won't be back till after the holidays. What about your parents? How come your not with them?"

Rogue turned away, a hurt expression crossing her face. Warren was instantly sorry he had pried and placed his arm around Rogue.

Rogue shook it off and glared into the fire. "Don't touch me Warren! Ya'll just get hurt! That's what happened! This guy back in Mississippi, Cody, he touched me and ah put him in the hospital for a week! Ah stole his life energy, his memories. Ah can still feel him, inside me. My daddy got angrier than a sidewinder and threw me out, said he hated me. Called me a mutant freak."

"I'm sorry Rogue, I shouldn't have even asked." Warren said softly. He cautiously reached out his gloved hand and took hers. "I promise I'll be careful." He whispered. When she didn't pull it away, he kept talking. "There's no need to be ashamed of what you are Rogue. I'm sorry that your father couldn't see how special you are." He began stroking her fingers softly.

Rogue wiped her eyes and looked at him. "But ah can't eva get close ta anyone Warren, ah feel like ah'll neva be normal." She admitted, emotion lacing her voice.

Warren took her chin in his gloved hand and made her look him in the eyes. "I don't know why someone with your beauty and bravery would ever want to be anything else. It's clear that you were born to stand out from the rest of the crowd. To be noticed and admired for your talents."

Rogue blushed profusely and smiled, despite herself. "Warren ah…thank yah." She answered, looking into his startling blue eyes.

Warren, without even thinking, wrapped his wing around her. Since his feathers are not actual skin he could touch her with them. It felt so warm and inviting to Rogue. She had been starving for contact and ended up brushing the soft tickly feathers against her face. Her eyes, those beautiful soft green eyes. He could get lost in them if he wasn't careful. "Oh I almost forgot." Warren said, fishing into his pockets and producing a small box. "I know it's a bit late but I got you a little something for Christmas Rogue."

Rogue's eyes lit up as she took the box. "Warren that's so thoughtful but ahv got nothing for you." She said as she opened it. "A gold locket? That's so nice!" She ended up throwing her arms around Warren's waist and leaning her head against his chest.

Warren smiled and held her. He was glad she wasn't sad anymore. "I hoped you would like it." He told her.

"Ah do Warren, thank yah." Rogue answered and yawned. She remembered how tired she was and it was so comfortable, nestled against Warren. She hadn't felt that comfortable with anyone in a long while. "Hey Warren." Rogue yawned again.

"Hmmm?" He asked, yawning himself. "What is it Rogue?"

"Ahm glad ah get to see yah again so soon." She murmured, nodding off.

"It's good to see you again as well Rogue." Warren agreed. He folded his wings to blanket both of them in their soft warmth. "Goodnight." He whispered, closing his eyes and letting sleep claim him on the soft comfortable couch near the fire. He made sure to lean his head against the couch and not near hers. Warren was well aware of the dangers of sleeping near Rogue but was willing to take them. She needed to be close to someone and it shocked him to realize that he needed the same thing. Warren fell asleep almost as fast as Rogue. It had been more of a workout to get there than he had let on, but it had all been worth it.

Meanwhile, outside in the freezing cold, one lone figure stood outside the gates to the Xavier mansion. He was wrapped in a thick black furry coat with a fur-lined hood. His long white hair had escaped the hood and was blowing freely in the wind. Magneto had been making one of his frequent visits to keep tabs on the mansion when he happened to look up and watch Warren land. He watched Rogue and Warren and knew that the two must have had a thing for each other; with the awkward way they were acting.

Magneto frowned, and felt along the hood. His helmet was still in place, even with the hood. Magneto didn't want his old friend Charles Xavier to know he was there. He had watched silently and unnoticed as Rogue and Warren had entered the mansion. Magneto knew he wanted both of them to be in his brotherhood. They would make powerful new additions and he would do anything necessary to get them. He knew it wouldn't be easy, especially after the fight the two had given him only a few days ago. Still, Magneto was used to getting his way and would have help this time.

Magneto shivered and knew it was time to find some shelter. Before he left he uttered one single sentence. "Capture the Rogue and the Angel will follow." And with that, he began flying away into the night.

Well readers, wha'd you think? I hope I got both of them in character and it wasn't too short. Stay tuned for Chapter two!