Alright as promised here's today's 2nd chapter since the 5th one stinks that badly and because I didn't update yesterday!
*Insert witty disclaimer here because my brain is fried & I still own nothing.*
Chapter 6: Birthday Surprises
When the sun rose something was defiantly different about Rogue's surroundings. The trench coat only vaguely smelled like him, causing tears to come to her eyes as she smelled the trench coat's collar. Suddenly a ray of sunlight crossed Rogue's face directly over her eyes causing her the open her eyes angrily. But as her emerald eyes focused on the half opened curtains Rogue gasped. There on the window pane sat a pale blue folded piece of paper. Rogue bolted out of the bed throwing the curtains open causing Kitty to complain openly.
"Rogue? Like what's all the commotion like about?" Kitty called as she sat up in bed to see a crying yet smiling Rogue standing in the door way, the French doors flanking her silhouette, and a pale blue paper in her shaking hands.
Dear chere,
Remy's so so so so sorry that he caused you all this pain. So to make it up to you Remy come up with a little game for his chere to play with him. Throughout the day keep an eye out for Remy and his notes. So to begin with look under your pillow chere!
With Love From Me To You
-Remy
Rogue smiled and whipped her tears away before she turned and quickly ran back to her bed where she lifted her pillow. Rogue found a package wrapped in black tissue paper with a pale blue note on top. Rogue sat at the edge of her bed, while Kitty came bounding over from her own bed to look over Rogue's shoulder as she opened her present. First Rouge pulled off the note smiling as she read it.
Remy's Chere,
You found your gift! Remy was kind of guessing that old trench coat you have might be losing his smell so he packed you a new one!
Forever isn't just a word...
-Remy
With a happy go lucky smile Rogue put the note down and quickly unwrapped the gift, though she already knew what it was. Rogue felt the rough fabric before she even ripped all the paper off and her smile got only wider as she saw that it was a black trench coat this time. Rogue scooped the coat out of its resting place and inhaled its smell.
"Rogue is it from him?" Kitty asked with a small smile.
"Yeah," Rogue whispered back as she pulled the light brown one off her shoulders and then swung the black on and over her shoulders, loving the wave of smells that washed over her.
"Come'on Kit. Letz go get some breakfast." Rogue said with a smile before leading the way out of the room,
"Like Coming!"
When the two arrived at the dining room the immediately spotted a large group of people looking at a package atop one of the tables. Rogue smiled and hurried forward, the crowd parting to give her the needed space because of her powers. On the table Rogue spotted a beautiful crystal vase filled with red and dark dark (almost black) purple roses, while a small blue note sat like a crown atop the flowers with Rogue's name on it.
"Wow Rogue your like SOO Lucky!" Jubilee and Kitty cried while Rogue grabbed the note.
Mon Chere,
Roses are Red
Lips are soft like Roses Petals
But nothing bets the love that I feel for you!
So take a look in the most Romantic Book in the mansion
for your next gift.
….Love isn't just a passing thing...
-Remy
P.S. Remember this is Remy you be talkin to Chere...so it be simple!
Rogue took a sniff of the roses, while noticing that every rose lacked thorns, Rogue also began to think about her next clue. While Rogue was doing that Kitty arrived back with her and Rogue's breakfast. Everyone else had seemed to keep throwing glances at Rogue though they had moved away, many of the girls scolding their boyfriends about doing something that special for their birthdays.
"Rogue?" came Logan's loud call as he noticed the new trench coat as well as the life in the girl's emerald eyes and the smile that graced her face.
"Hey Logan! Yah like mah flowers?" Rogue asked as she motioned to the red one in her hair as well as the vase full next to her.
Before Logan could question were all the roses came from Storm clamped a hand over his mouth before answering Rogue.
"Yes deary they're lovely."
"Thanks Storm." Rogue said with a smile as she watched the pair walk away.
"Hey Kit what's the most romantic story out there?" Rogue asked after a few minutes as she pushed her eggs around in her plate.
"I like don't really know...But if I like had to like pick one it'd be...Romeo and Juliet!"
"Dat might just work." Rogue mumbled as she finished up her breakfast, "Kit Ah'm a'head back ta da room ta put dese rosez away. See ya later."
Rogue gathered her crystal vase of roses and swiftly left the dining hall making sure not to damage her flowers as she flew up to the second floor girls wing. Once the vase sat securely on her desk, Rogue then made her way toward the library where she found a copy of Romeo and Juliet lying on the arm of one of her favorite plush armchairs. Rogue picked up the book and curled up in the chair like she always did.
As she opened the book, it willingly open to the page depicting the day after the balcony scene. Opposite the beautifully drawn picture Rogue spotted an envelope with a joker with a black rose sealing it. She pulled it out and opened the envelope careful not to damage its contents. Out of the envelope fluttered a coupon book as well as a blue note with her name on it.
Roguey,
Well Remy know how much he wants to spend time with you, but he doesn't like arguing with his chere even if she looks all hot and magnificent when she's angry. So Remy made Roguey a coupon book to use whenever she pleases and Remy has to do whatever his chere wishes. (The optional ones have to be with in reason cause, se souvenir chere, you still live in a school.)
….Je t'aime isn't just another French phrase,...
-Remy
Rogue smirked before flipping through the coupon book to see what exactly he had thought up. She found "Back Rub" "1 night only chick flick no complaining" "One day with Remy all to your self" "Shop till you Drop on Remy" "Night out on the town" were among the few that Rogue dog eared to be used soon. It was only then that she noticed the note on the other side of the envelope.
Go to the Garden!
With that Rogue pocketed the coupon book in one of the trench coat's many pockets before heading out of the library and out into the garden. The flowers were in full bloom and since it was mid-July it was the air was thick and muggy in the 90-degree weather. Rouge was surprised to say the least to see the lotus blooming in the pond that were black at the base and blood red at the tops. Rogue also spotted bright pinks, tangerines, purple, silver, red, and even pure white hibiscus' blooming around the walls of the mansion. Rogue bent down to look at a strange pink and gold hibiscus flower when suddenly the flower quivered and a tanish red figure exploded from within the bush.
"AH!" Rogue yelled as she was tackled by the tanish red form's rough pink tongue.
Rogue pushed the being back until she was sitting up with the tanish red puppy in her lap. The puppy had floppy ears that bounced up and down as the puppy panted, while showing off his own version of a lopsided smile to her. His big amber eyes smiled up at her as well as the shining gold heart tag that hung off the puppy's dust red color.
"So yah'r name'z Shields? Cute." Rogue said scratching the back of Shield's head.
It was then that she noticed the blue note attached to the puppy's fore paw. Rogue pulled it off and smiled as she noticed the familiar handwriting on the blue paper.
Hi,
My name's Shields. I was sent to protect my mommy, while papa was out or away. Nothing will get past me and I except kisses, hugs, play, and food as payment.
Love you Mama
Shields (pawprint)
Ain't he so cute Chere? True true Remy found him for his chere. Think of him as the fourth overprotective male that will be watching over you. Wolvie being the first, Remy being a closest second, and Petey being the thrid! Though Remy thinking in the long run Shields here is gonna beat us all out for #1. Either way go have fun with him! Remy leave you two alone till later, mon chere.
….and walls were never meant to last eternity...
-Remy
PS-Shields loves fetch, hide-and-seek, and Milk Bone
Rogue laughed as she read Shields' note as well as Remy's PS. Rogue scooped up her puppy and quickly took the squirming bundle away until they came to the clearing beside the pool. Kitty and Jubes came running out just then screaming.
"AHH Rogue he's like so adorable!" Kitty fussed as she pet Shield's head.
"Is he another gift from that mystery guy of yours?" Jubes pressed as she nudged Rogue's side.
"Yeah." Rogue smiled before she continued on into the mansion and up to her room Shields close behind her.
Rogue and Shields hung out in her room playing, napping, and eating, while everyone came to see all of Rogue's latest presents. Illyana was amazed since she had never met such a small puppy before, while Sam and Bobby acted like the dogs themselves the way they wrestled with the puppy. Logan came sniffing about soon after Bobby had arrived, but when the puppy noticed Logan it immediately rolled over. Only after Logan had nodded his head to the dog, did Shields stand and greet the ancient feral man.
Rogue couldn't help but laugh when Shields had managed to find him way into her closet and came out with multiple scarfs wrapped around his body. Rogue continued to laugh as she unwound him from his bindings.
"Yah cer'tainly le'rned 'lots from dat Cajun papa of yah'rs did't yah, Shields?" Rogue laughed as she watched Shields find a deck of cards and begin to lay them out across the floor like solitaire.
It was around 1 pm when the next note appeared. Shields had just been put down for his nap when a soft knocking came from the hallway door. Rogue stood swiftly, thinking it was yet another group of kids wanting to see the puppy, imagine her surprise when instead of kids she found a blue note and another black wrapped box on a silver platter sitting on the ground outside her door.
"What da?" Rogue whispered as she bent over and picked up the gift looking left and right for the messenger who had left it for her.
Rogue, finding no one, turned and closed the door behind her. She sat on the edge of her bed and quickly picked up the note left a top the large box.
Green the color of the grass
The color of royalty and the color of stones.
It has been revered for only the wealthy for centuries
So there should be no exception for mon chere.
Emeralds with love, Diamonds for beauty, and silver is forever
….but the one thing that will never change...
Remy be home soon! So be ready at 7, chere
P.S Did you ever hear of the man who owned the moon? Cause Remy be think its him!
With a smile gracing her face for what seemed like the millionth time that day Rogue placed the note back on the side of the tray before opening the large black wrapped box. Once its wrappings had been pulled away Rogue wasn't too surprised to find a black velvet jewelry box sitting before her. Tentatively she opened the case's lid and gasped aloud shocked at the stones that lay beneath the plain lid.
There before her very eyes lay an emerald, diamond, and silver necklace that formed 15 flowers, large and small, each containing a large emerald that was surrounded by diamonds. The necklace fit her neck perfectly to the point that the largest stone sat in the center of her neck under her collar bone but above her breasts.
Above the necklace sat two pairs of earrings one stud the other dangle. The studs were just like the flowers on the necklace for the center was an emerald, which was flanked by diamonds which formed the flower's petals. The dangle pair were diamond flower top that then had an emerald tear drop hanging from it. Finally below the necklace sat a diamond and emerald bracelet that alternated between the two stones, while the base was again made of silver.
"Wow..." Rogue murmured as she pulled the necklace out of its case.
As Rogue admired the jewelry another knock came, but this time it was from the balcony door. Smiling Rogue placed the extraordinary necklace down in its case, before standing and heading to the door. As she pulled the dark curtains back she was shocked to find a dress designer manikin there with a black cover over its body, while a light blue note fluttered in the wind.
"What the?" Rogue questioned as she opened the white French doors and walking to grab the note.
Chere,
Alright Remy admits he called in Illyana for this one and she told Remy that she enlisted the help of Kit. Remy just wanted you to know so...yeah...Remy hopes you'll wear it tonight when he comes to takes you some place special. Just you, him, and the stars, Chere.
….Is my love for you.
Till then, mon amour
Remy
Rogue smiled like a five year old who had just been given a puppy for her birthday, well that had already happened but well you get it! She pulled the wicker manikin into the room before quickly closing the French doors behind her along with the curtains. Rogue excitedly pulled the black covering off and gasped as she finally saw the dress underneath.
It was a knee length, halter top, hanky styled dark green dress. The dress also had shimmering silver threads that criss-crossed all over the dress from the top to the bottom. Rogue ran her hands up and down the material felling the soft material that slipped in and out of her hand like water. Around the top Rogue spotted matching green, backless, 3in heels.
She glanced at the clock and saw that the red numbers blared 3:30 pm. With an uncharacteristic giggle Rogue rushed into the bathroom to get ready for her birthday date with Remy.
-Hours Later 6:30-
Rogue emerged from the bathroom decked to the nines. She was in the dress and heels her hair pulled back so that the wild mess of natural curls was semi tamed into the large clip. Rogue sashayed across the room to were she had left her jewelry box of emeralds that Remy had gotten her. After a short debate on the studs or the dangle earrings, in which the dangle pair won out, Rogue was ready.
"Shields!" She cooed to the puppy who was still lying in his basket. "We're gonna go find papa now."
At the sound of the man's nickname Shields sprang from his basket and up onto Rogue's bed for her to tie a green bandana, that said 'I only look cute and hug able' on the back, around his neck. Rogue laughed as she watched the male puppy trot over to Kitty's full length mirror to see his latest accessory. Glancing at the clock, which read 6:50, Rogue hurriedly grabbed a dark purple rose for her hair as well as through the black trench coat over her shoulders.
"Come'on silly." Rogue called as she opened the door and walked out Shields close at her heels.
As the duo walked down the hall they caught many people's eyes, but along with those eyes came the unwanted attention of Bobby. The ice-mutant had been hanging with a bunch of his friends in the rec room and had been drawn out at all the commotion going on in the hall. When he arrived he, like most, were shell shocked to see Rogue standing at the top of the steps making her way down in a REALLY revealing dress...well for Rogue at least.
"Like WOW Rogue." Bobby said as he came waltzing up to her after she had made it to the bottom of the staircase.
"Thank'yah Bobby."
Though Rogue smiled, Shields on the other hand was pacing back and forth in between Bobby and Rouge. Bobby had a sneaking suspicion that this pup wasn't gonna be as kind as it had been earlier that day. But before Bobby could do or say anything that could set Shields off a sharp knock came from the door.
"Ah'll get it!" Rogue announced causing the other kids to back away.
But as Rogue opened the large oak doors she didn't find red on black eyes awaiting her instead she found another blonde man standing before her. This man was tall, built, his eyes were a shocking blue that seemed to emit their own light, and his blonde hair reached the tops of his shoulders. On top of that this man was currently wearing a classic tux, and lets not forget the limo behind him now.
"Bonjouir," the man said his accent clicking in Rogue's head, "Ah'gonna go out on a limb her'e an' say ya' must beh Rogue. Rite?"
" 'Y yes Ah am, an' yah'd beh?" Rogue smirked.
Rogue watched as Shields poked at the man's leg wish his nose, only backing off when the blonde tapped his muzzle. The next thing Rogue knew there was a bunch of giggling behind her as the man before her pulled out another blue note. Rogue happily yet skeptically took the note and read it silently making sure no extra eyes could see it.
- Chere
Let Remy begin by tellin you you look fantastic! Now don't worry your pretty little head now, Remy still be here and waiting for you. Remy didn't come to the door in fear that Wolvie would be waitin...You'll have to tell Remy if he was right? Well the monkey man before you will happily bring you to Remy, but the place has to be a secret so please take the ribbon that the monkey hands you. It'd be for the best chere.
Now I get to be waitin for yah all hot and bothered!
-Remy
….Remy hopes you liked his poem that he made special for your birthday... just look at all Remy's notes Roguey!
Rogue couldn't help but look over her shoulder and sure enough a top the stairs stood Logan and Storm. When Rogue looked back at the 'monkey man' as Remy had called him the blonde was sure enough holding out a black blind fold.
"*sighs* Well heh wo'ldnt beh mah Cajun if heh did t'ings norm'ally, Ah guess." Rogue muttered as she took the blindfold from the man and turned back to the crowd behind her, "Well? What'cha all nosyin' inta mah business fer? Illy! Can yah watch Shields."
"Sure!" came the blonde Russians response as she skipped forward to get the puppy, while the others began to drift away from the main entrance, but as Illy reached for Shields' collar she spotted the 'monkey man'.
"Henri?"
"Merde...Remy gonna kill moi fer dis." the blonde cussed before adding, "Sa! Ello petite."
"Ah should'a guess." Rogue muttered though she wrapped the blindfold around her eyes either way.
"Well best be on yer way Rogue, can'beh keep dat Prince waitin fer nothin now can yah?" Henri asked as he took her arm after she was done tying the blindfold.
"Ah guess... d'ough it'd beh bon way tah pop dat der ego of his, if Ah didn't show up."
"Now dat just be rude, fille." Henri scolded as he let her into the back of the limo.
"Well it'd still beh good fer his ego."
"Truth." Henri mumbled as he closed the door and walked to his own driver's door and started the engine.
-TBC-
Alright a little bit of a cliffy just because it was originally such a long chapter. Hope you all liked again I hate chapter 5 too so no big deal if that one sucked. Below are the dress, earrings, and necklace I think. Until I update next time! R&R because I love Reviews!
Oh and for all those who missed the secret poem... Here it is!
With Love From Me To You
Forever isn't just a word
Love isn't just a passing thing
Je t'aime isn't just another French phrase,
and walls were never meant to last eternity
but the one thing that will never change
Is my love for you.
http:/www [dot] tucsonshowguide [dot] com/stories/july09/emeralds/EmeraldNecklace-big [dot] jpg necklace
http:/www [dot] evesaddiction [dot] com/images/450/erz10258 [dot] jpg earrings dangle
http:/www [dot] singhimpex [dot] com/images/itempics/13486_green [dot] jpg Dress just a darker green