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Summery:Pyro and Rogue feel misunderstood and like no one understands them or their powers. Their lives have become lonely, out of control and depressing. Then Magneto comes along and offers them a chance to bring out their true potential. They accept and join him in his quest to rid the world of humans. So while he continues his plan they deal with the X-men.

Disclaimer:I do not own the rights to X-Men although I pray every night that I did.

Authors Note:Okay for the people that haven't picked up on this by now this story is an AU story and the plot line is all mine. Now that's all taken care of, on with the story.

Chapter One

Marie watched as the children played happily and without a care from her window. How little they knew of the real world she thought to herself. Ever since her powers had manifested her parents had been keeping her at a distance, both physically and mentally. Three weeks had passed since that day in her bedroom. The doctors had arrived and carted her boyfriend off while her parents had tried to comfort her by telling her it was not her fault. But Marie knew it was, it was her fault Cody was in a coma, it was her fault no one even had the decency to look her in the eyes and it was defiantly her fault that she now terrified those around her. She tuned and walked to her closet, she pulled out her fathers old army duffle bag and started to throw cloths into it. Pausing she looked at a light blue singlet top, it was the same one she had been wearing the day she received her gifts. She thought back to the night after Cody had been taken away, she had walked downstairs to get a glass of water when she had overheard her parents talking in hushed whispers. Curiosity getting the better of her she leaned against the wall as not to be seen eavesdropping.

Flashback

"Priscilla what happened today?" Maries mothers body shuddered as another sob racked her body.

"I don't know Owen. The doctors say it was it the life force had been ripped from him." Her mother finally broke down and sobs shook her body. Owen reached forward and pulled his wife into a comforting hug.

"Priscilla you don't think." He paused as if trying to find the right words. "You don't think she one of them do you? One of those mutants I mean." Maries mother looked up at him through teary eyes.

"No Owen don't you even think that. Don't you dare think that my baby girl is one of those freaks." She spat out angrily. Marie frowned at this because she knew that she was, she

knew she was a mutant. What she didn't understand was why her parents were against this. Sure she felt terrible about the knowledge of what had happened to Cody but she was also thankful she had a way to protect herself. People now days had been going through hard times, people were being mugged and raped everyday it was only a matter of time before something like that happened to her. So she did not she the mutant powers as a curse like many people did, she saw them as a gift.

"Priscilla." He father started hesitantly. "You don't think we should get rid of her do you?" Her mother glared at him with an anger Marie had never witnessed. "I mean Priscilla what would the neighbours think." Priscilla looked thoughtful at this.

"No will pretend like nothing has happened. Maybe if we are lucky it will all just go away." Marie couldn't stand to her anymore so she slowly and quietly edged out of the room before running up the stairs. Sweeping into her room before throwing herself down on her bed she screamed into pillow, the noise was muffled enough as not to draw any attention to her parents who were still talking downstairs. She stared up at her roof as her mind churned over what she had heard a few minutes ago.

End Flashback

Marie stared thoughtfully at the top before throwing it in with the rest of the cloths she had decided on taking with her. She figured the top symbolized what she was and what she could never have, she could not bear to be apart from it. Pulling out a long, green coat she rapped it around her shoulders before going around her room looking for the money she had saved over the last few years. Getting on her hands and knees she pulled seven hundred dollars out of the loose board in the floor that not even her parents knew of. It wasn't much but it would be enough to get her away, which was the only thing Marie wanted at the moment. She moved to the window and moved the curtains slightly and looked down at the driveway. Her parents mini-van was gone so she concluded that they must have been out. Pulling the hood of the coat over her head she grabbed her bag and slung it over her shoulder before heading out the door. Walking into the kitchen she tossed a few bottles of water and a couple of energy bars into the bag, she then moved into her parents bedroom and found the roll of money her mother kept in case of emergencies. This is an emergency Marie thought before leaving the room. She spared the house a parting glance before striding out the door.

As she walked down the street no one payed her any attention, they were simply too caught up in their own little worlds to notice the fifteen year old girl walking along the side walk. She payed no thought as she walked passed the sign proclaiming Now Leaving Caldecott County.

By the time night had fallen some of Marie's resolve had waned and her only thought now was finding a comfortable bed and a decent meal. A large truck pulled over next to her and the door swung open revealing the greasy but kind face of the truck driver.

"You need a lift there little missy?" He asked politely. Marie thought about it before nodding slightly and climbing into the passenger seat hesitantly. "You got a name there miss?"

"My name is Rogue." He looked confused at the strange name she had given but shrugged it off.

"Well I'm Kevin. Anywhere in particular you're heading?" Rogue shook her head.

"I just have to get away so if you could just take me as far as your willing I'd appreciate it." The driver nodded before restarting the truck and heading back onto the road. Rogue sighed and got comfortable in her seat. She pulled her last remaining energy bar out of her bag and gobbled it down greedily.

Rogue woke up when she felt the truck come to a stop. She turned to look out the window not recognizing anything she saw.

"Where are we?" She asked the truck driver as she blinked the last remnants of sleep out of her eyes.

"We're pretty close to Meridian and there's a train station over there." He waved distractedly over to her right. "That should get you where ever your going." Rogue nodded and climbed out of the truck.

"Thanks for taking me this far." She spared him a smile before walking off to the train station. When she walked in she received stares from people that passed her by but she simply ignored them and headed to see what time the trains left. As she stared up at the switchboard she thought absently about going up to Meridian to stay with her Aunt Carrie but decided against it as she knew that she would more than likely inform her parents of where she was. Deciding on heading to Jackson she walked out to find a motel to stay at as the train did not leave until the next day. Walking into a motel that labelled itself as the 'Pit Stop' she headed towards the reception desk as tapped the bell. A woman dressed in all yellow walked out of the back room.

"Hello. What can I do for you?" She asked cheerily. Rogue looked at her reluctantly.

"I need a room for the night." The woman smiles and began typing on her computer.

"Your in luck I have a room for you and its the best in the house." Rogue was getting slightly disturbed at the smiles that refused to leave the woman's face. "That'll be forty dollars for the night plus a complimentary breakfast." Rogue nodded and handed over the money.

"You happen to have a diner in this town by any chance would you?" The woman shook her head.

"No I'm sorry we don't but there is a pub just a little ways down the street." Rogue nodded again, took her keys and headed for her room. When she arrived at room eighteen she put the key in the lock and walked in. She shivered when she found that everything was a vomit inducing shade of pink. The walls, floor even the bedspread was pink. Rogue decided she didn't really care as long as it held the prospect of a good nights sleep. Throwing her duffle bag onto the bed she headed into the bathroom, which was thankfully pink free, and began to draw a bath for herself. When the water was high enough she stripped off her cloths and climbed into the tub. She scrubbed at the dirt that accumulated on her skin before laying down, the water swirling around her body. For a second she considered drowning herself, to try and get rid of the world. She even went as far as to hold her head under water for a whole minute. She came to her senses though and pulled herself out of the water, dressing herself in a pair of jeans, a dark blue long sleaved top and her black converse. After adding her now constant green coat to the ensemble she grabbed her wallet and walked to the pub the woman from earlier had directed her to.

A bell rang as she stepped into at bar but few spared her a glance. Walking over to the bar she sat down on a stool and looked at the menu. A gruff looking man walked over to her.

"What can I get you." He eyed her up and down causing Rogue to squirm uncomfortably in her seat.

"Can I just get a hotdog and a coke please." The man nodded and took her menu.

"Now what is sweet thing like you doing in a place like this?" The voice came from a man who now occupied the seat next to her. When she didn't reply he continued. "Don't think I've seen you around. You just passing through?" Again she didn't reply and from the corner of her eye she could see his face twist in anger. "Listen bitch I'm being all nice and shit here so you better damn well fucking talk to me."

"Caleb." The barman called angrily. "Leave the girl alone." Calen muttered to himself angrily but complied with the barman's order. He barman brought her drink over.

"Thanks." She said gratefully. He nodded and walked away. The television caught her attention and her head snapped up to watch the news report. It was about the meeting the world leaders were going to attend to discuss the mutant registration act. She gripped her glass firmly as one leader referred to the mutants as a disease.

"Oh yeah? Well all diseases have a way of fighting back." She mumbled angrily under her breath. The barman brought her dinner over and left her to contemplate what she had just heard to herself.

Rogue looked down at her watch an hour later and saw that it was already eleven o'clock. Looking around she saw that most people had ether left or were drunk out of their minds. A rough hand grabbed her shoulder and jerked her around.

"Well looky looky what we got here a little girl all alone." He laughed drunkenly at his own stupid joke.

"I suggest you let me go." She spat coldly. He looked down at her.

"No. I think I'm gonna have some fun with you first." She glared at him.

"There is no way in hell I would ever do anything with you." She spat on his face. He wiped it away angrily and went to take a swing at her. Rogue closed her eyes and covered her hands with her arms. When she did feel any impact she opened her eyes to see Caleb struggling to get his arm to move. On closer inspection Rogue realized that it was not his arm that wouldn't move it was his metal spiked jacket arm the wouldn't. She looked around to find the source of the hold on Caleb and her eyes fell on a man that had his hand outstretched. The mystery man through his hand to the side and Caleb went flying into the wall being dragged by his jacket. Caleb scrambled to his feet and ran out of the door. The man was dressed very elegantly and looked totally out of place here, he was then joined by a beautiful woman with curly blond hair. She whispered something in his ear and he nodded before walking over to Rogue.

"Hello my dear." Rogue eyed him distrustfully.

"Who are you and what do you want?" The man chuckled slightly.

"My name is Magneto. I run a group called the Brotherhood of Mutants. When I was informed of your gifts I came to extend an invitation to join us." Rogue thought about it for a moment.

"How do I know I can trust you?"

"I assure you my dear I mean you no harm." Rogue nodded hesitantly.

"And if I was to go with you what would happen to me?" Magneto looked thoughtful at this.

"You would be with your own kind, you would not have to hide who you truly are. And we would help you learn to control your gifts." It was the control bit that convinced Rogue.

"You could really help me control this?" He nodded knowing he had won her over. "Then I'm in."

"Excellent. Meet us in the town square tomorrow at eight o'clock." Without another word he walked off followed by the woman who had whispered something to him earlier. Rogue payed for her dinner and walked out.

The whole way back to the motel she thought about the conversation she had had with Magneto and how much her life had changed since her powers had manifested. But one thing she knew for sure was that if she could find a way to control her powers she would jump at it in a second. She would do anything for control and if this Magneto guy asked her to kill for him she was terrified to admit she would. Collapsing onto her bed she fell into a fitful sleep.

Authors Note: Okay what did everybody think of the first chapter? Was it good? Bad? Leave me a review explaining what you think. Also it is based off a video I saw on youtube by alexmonalisa the link is on my profile