Authors Notes- I would like to say sorry for the accent and spelling right now. The next chapter I'm getting outside help on the accent. This is my first story so if anything sounds off please let me know and I'm going to do my best to fix it. I would like to thank SickmindedSucker for pushing me into posting this. The title may change if I can think up a better one. Bit rushed for time in thinking it up. So yea I'm done babling now.
Disclaimer- Lets see I own, the computer, the desk, the plot, nope sorry no X-men on the list. Would I be hear if I did??
Remy had been with the X-men for a year now. Magneto had gone too far and planed to kill the X-men. Rogue was a major factor as he couldn't stand the thought of her hurt let alone dead. Remy deflected to save her and the other X-men's lives. It also earned him a level of trust in the x-men he never thought he could earn. All this was going through his head as he went to answer Xavier's telepathic request. Remy was shocked that no reason could come to mind for the call. He had been good if you didn't count the episode in the danger room with Scott. The little prick had gotten in Remy's way and accidentally ended up in front of a laser. Jean had saved him and Remy got extra time with Logan something he was not willing to repeat. He paused and took a breath before entering the office knowing that Xavier knew he was in the hall.
"What's de occasion professor?" Remy got straight to the point out of shear curiosity. He had to know what was going on.
"There are two things that I wish to talk to you about Remy." The Professor began "First how are you getting along with the team?"
"Remy thin' dat every thin' getin better. Remy really like dis place." He smiled as he thought of Rogue.
"I'm very glad to hear that Remy. The second involves Magneto."
"Remy be surprised if it don't involve Magneto."
"I was only able to see this address in his mind. I have picked up mutant activity in that area and fear that he's trying to pick up a new team. I need you to go and find out what is really going on." Xavier did the steeple thing with his hands as he watched and tried to gage Remy's reaction to the job.
"Why you want Remy for dis job?" Remy was truly puzzled anyone else would have been a better candidate. Remy would be picked out fast if magneto was really their.
"You will be the most comfortable and able to get to the inside of this place. That and I know that you are the best at gathering information and staying low." Xavier said in a matter of fact way.
"Den when do Remy leave?"
"When your finished packing. Magneto may have already been their several times by now."
"Remy be ready in five den." Remy got up and made for the door.
"I trust that this will be a simple and quick mission for you. No more then five days. Reports must be made as usual on such missions."
"Remy know and be back in three at de most." Remy then took his leave.
Remy pulled in front of the address that Xavier gave him. It really was a place that suited Remy. He had herd of it, a great garage for supping up anything for races. The work he had seen from the garage was superb. The illegal nitrate mixture the garage used was unique and more powerful then he had seen before. Remy was quite happy to be checking this place out. He had wanted to upgrade his bike it would make a great surprise for Rogue. That and she would be forced to hold him tighter.
"What can we do for you?" a man asked Remy as he came to the register of the garage.
"De bike could use a tune up." Remy said "Dat and upgrades."
"Take the bike to Gadget and he'll give you an appraisal for the work you want."
Remy evaluated the layout and tools of the garage while Gadget checked out the superb motorcycle.
"The upgrades will be simple to do and the tune up is a formality because this bike is in great condition." Remy smiled as the skills of the mechanic became clear.
"So what de cost gona be?"
"It's going to be at most a thousand."
"Alright den dats just fine."
"Take this to the register and fill out the papers and we can have this done for you day after tomorrow." Remy took the paper Gadget held out to him.
"tanks homme for every thin." Remy went back to the register where the same guy was waiting.
"Just fill these out and we can get started on your bike." Remy quickly finished the simple form.
"Der a way to meet de owner of dis place it got quite a rep.?" Remy said trying to make small talk.
"That's no problem the owner will be in tomorrow working on the more complicated modifications."
"thans for all de help" Remy then left for the hotel a few blocks away knowing tomorrow was going to be interesting.
Remy slept in with out the early danger room training that Wolvie had them do. Trench coat on He left to explore the town and see what else he could scare up. It was three when he made his way back to the garage having discovered nothing to do with Magneto. The owner was busy with a car but Remy took in everything. The owner was middle aged his dark hair sprinkled slightly with Gray. His build was powerful from all the engine work. Two other mechanics were at work too. Remy noticed her because she was so short and small. The girl was five one her build was compact and muscular. She looked like a twelve year old working in a garage of burly men. The hair was similar to his color deep brown with slight red streaks showing in the light of the garage. The teen never looked up from her work. The second mechanic was older then Remy. He had blonde hair with a serious face. Remy could feel that they all were suspicious of him.
"Sorry to have you waiting for so long." The owner said when he finally came over to Remy.
"Dats fine Remy LaBeau." He said shaking the owner's hand.
"Steven Ross" the owner introduced himself
"Nice garage you got here." Remy complimented
"I only want to give the finest service." The owner said smiling at the charm
"Remy know bikes and dis is great work. Remy be new in town and hoping to have someone show him de race circuit." Remy need any excuse to get the owner talking and figured that would be the best.
"Tomorrow night at eight come and get your bike and then we'll test out your skills." The owner smirked
"Remy be back at eight den." Remy smiled back not able to resist the challenge or mystery presented to him. He knew that he would be teaching a thing or two to the owner tonight.
The next day in leather biker pants tight red shirt and trench coat Remy again explored the town listening for anything. He sat in the bars and herd the rumors of the town. The high point of the day was when Remy happened to strike up a conversation with two racers who both talked of Blue Lightning. Blue lighting was a great racer who never lost. Big shot of the area circuit from the start. Remy scoffed at the story but though it quite intriguing none the less.
"This is nothing to scoff at." The vocal one of the two informed him. "We both lost to the blue lightning."
"Every one on the circuit has lost to the blue lightning." The other one chimed in.
Remy felt that he was slipping on the job. He had been their a full day and only managed to find out about the garage and a racer known as blue lightning which was not what he was looking for. Steven met Remy out front with the bill for the work.
"Pay that and get a feel for the upgrades on the bike the race is at nine the corner of Monroe and Gable." Steven handed over the bill. "That's a warehouse district with good light and turns. When you arrive I'll show you the exact route."
Remy loved the feel of the upgraded bike. The difference was slight but good. Remy showed up early to see the turf that the race was on. The other racers were making bets and checking out their bikes the regular scene at such street races. The usual trash talking went back and fourth between the racers. Remy stayed out of it as none knew him and didn't want to mess with an unknown factor. Remy noted the other bikes and measured the competition. The bikes were decorated according to the name or personality of the racer. The flash had what looked like little bangs of light all over it. The Knight had armor all over the bike. None of the racers would pose a serious challenge to Remy. Steven walked him through the course and told him where he should be when the bikes lined up.
Nine came and every thing got quiet as the bikes lined up. Remy was surprised as a black bike with dark blue flames he hadn't seen rolled to a stop next to him. Remy barely had time to assess the mainly custom bike before they were off. Remy was right in his assessment of the other riders. They were left in the dust. Remy held the lead through the first few of the twelve turns. Remy thought so much for the mythical blue lightning he didn't even show for this race. Remy then noticed that the blue flamed bike was closing in. Left, Right, Left, Right Remy wasn't about to let the blue flame pass. The blue flame followed every move. Each turn Remy had to watch to keep the bike from passing him. He careened around the turns with the blue flame at his side. Red, Blue, Red, Blue the two bikes fought for position. The final turn came the blue flame managed to pass Remy. Remy was shocked that the racer would give him that much trouble. He tried to maneuver back into first place. The Blue flame revved the engine and zoomed down the straight away leaving Remy with the image of blue lightning on the bike.
"Man you put up a good fight." The racer said in an Ernest but feminine voice. Remy was completely floored. This racer was a girl!
"You be quite the Racer." Remy replied "Remy LaBeau" he took off his helmet and held out his hand
"The blue lightning" she said taking his hand helmet in place
"With such a talent Remy got to know de name of the belle fem behind it."
"That charm work on all the "fems"?" she replied shocking Remy even more. He had never had any girl but Rogue refuse his charm. He had charmed many women the likes of this blue lightning.
"Work on most. But you be unusual and Remy like dat." He kept the charm up even though he was upset that she hadn't fallen for it. Getting info from her was going to be all the more difficult for him.
"Well see you at the next race. You're no longer a newbie so I'm not going to go easy on you anymore." The Blue lightning collected her money and raced off into the night. Remy wanted to tail her but figured it useless. She knew his bike and could easily louse him if she noticed. He did note the bikes plates so he could look up the registration.
The registrations just lead right back to the garage. It was the address listed on the DMV record. That left only one of the mechanics to be the driver. Remy went back to the garage to see what women worked their. He had only seen one but their could be a second. Gadget reveled that only one girl worked their.
Rochelle was Steven daughter. She had come about a year ago and been working in the garage in her spare time. She was quiet and enjoyed the work.
"You're out of luck though today is her day off." Gadget laughed.
"Remy thin that for a man of your standing in dis place it be no problem to get de address." He knew that talking to the guy's ego would get him the address.
"Sure isn't I got the address right hear."
The house was opposite of the tiny Virginia town. It was a single home with ample yard space with beautiful flowers along the walk way and along the walls of the house. Very well kept and it stood out against the neighbors homes a call to thief's when he thought about it. Remy tried to find a way to approach the girl. He hadn't made the first impression he had wanted. He was dressed down in nice dark blue jeans and a comfortable but tight black shirt and as always his trench coat. He also decided a level of trust was needed so he switched to the imager that turned his eyes brown when ever he didn't have the sunglasses on. This would be a huge gesture to someone who was not into giving away who she was. Remy knocked on the door and waited. When the door opened Remy caught a flash of Blue on Black before sunglasses covered her eyes.
End Notes- Hope u liked the story. Please let me know what u think. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism will be very much appreciated. Thanks for reading my story.