Author Ramblings: Okay, here's the thing: I just realized the mistake I made. I said the adults were going to a U.N. conference, but they didn't go yet, ok? That's my story and I'm sticking by it. Maybe the hotel could only get them rooms for like, two days or something, whatever. As always, review! I just discovered I haven't thanked my reviewers for a while.
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"What will vous be having, mademoiselle?" The waiter looks bored.
"Un jambon et sandwich au fromage et un verre de thé sucré s`il vous plait."(Ham and cheese sandwich and some sweet tea please) Rogue flashes a charming grin. The waiter smiles back. Remy growls.
"Vodka et un steak." (Vodka and steak) Remy grins tightly. The LeBeaus exchange glances.
"De poulet et pommes de terre, s`il vous plait. Aussi de l'eau." (Chicken and potatoes please with some water.) The LeBeaus, minus Remy, settle back knowing that this is about to get fun.
The food comes and they eat. After paying, a change for the Thieves, they head to the Thieves Guild Headquarters.
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Roaring down the road in a (stolen) new car, the Thieves and Rogue are making good time to home. Since the cousins couldn't decide on the music, there isn't any. Jean-Luc is driving, Rogue is in the passenger's seat, and the remaining five are all crammed in the back. Don't ask me how they fit, I don't know. They are breaking at least three traffic laws trying to get home. They arrive at the gates and are met with chaos. Apparently with their leader and their heirs missing, the guild freaked out. The Thieves on guard duty charge the car, but come to a complete stop when they see who's in it.
Once the gates close, they all exit the car. Rogue looks around; this place is huge! There is a huge ten-foot fence around the property; the gate is made of wrought iron spikes, which are also along the top of the fence. There is a lavish front lawn, where the grass is green and well cared for, and the drive is circular and made of freshly poured cement. In the middle of the circle is a fountain, there appears to be nothing special about it, there is no figures, just swirls. However if you look carefully at the bottom, there is a deeply engraved T.
The house has at least five windows per floor if not more, and that is just the front! The house is an off-white color, the edging and shutters are golden. The house must be three stories and the roof has dark tiles. Around the house there are trees and bushes, also very well cared for and covering the windows. The door is grand at twice Rogue's height of 5` 8``; it is gold too. Above the door is a gigantic balcony, big enough to hold twenty or more people. Rogue is mildly impressed, she's seen better.
All go inside, only to get attacked by a short, heavy-set African- American woman. She is wearing a brightly colored headscarf, clothes, and apron. She hugs all the LeBeaus in turn. Then she smacks them all with the rolling pin she is carrying. "You scared me to death! How dare ya do that to an old woman? Ya'll should be sorry. I almost took sick with worry when you weren't found." She looks like she wants to say something else, but she notices Rogue. "Well now, what have we here? A petite, beautiful fille." She circles Rogue a bit. Rogue doesn't know why, but she gets the urge to stand up straighter.
Once she's done examining Rogue, she turns to the gentlemen, acting surprised, "Well, what are ya still lollygagging around for, there's work to be done. Now, I used to could be able to fix the dinner by myself, but I'm an old lady and I need help. So get yourselves down to the kitchen and wash up. Mercy will tell you what to do from there." They are about to protest, but one look from Tante Mattie and they all shut up and hurry to do what she said. "Now honeychild," she has all her attention on Rogue now, "let's see if we can't clean you up." Rogue internally panics, but senses it is wise not to backsass this woman.
The kitchen helpers are glad to have the help and dinner is soon put on the table. Rogue and Tante Mattie enter last. Everyone stares at Rogue. She is beautiful in a stunning emerald green square-neck, long-sleeved dress. Bright white gloves tenderly wrap her hands. Rogue is turning red from the embarrassment of being the center of attention. Remy is turning red because he forgot how to breathe. Dinner is served with no further incident, though everyone is still sneaking peeks at the beauty.
As the dishes are being cleared, Jean Luc proposes a move to the den. Polite small talk ensues. Mostly, it's just the LeBeaus asking questions with double meaning to see if this girl is right for the guild. Soon it gets late and they all retire.
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The Professor is taking a short break from Cerebro so he can rest his mind. Jean takes over. She begins to scan the globe for her teammate's energy signal and is transported into a dark mind. 'Hello, is anyone there?' Jean mentally calls out to the menacing landscape.
Everything stills.
It seems like the strange world is pausing to take a deep breath. Jean is not prepared for what happens next; she is forcefully ejected from whoever's mind.
She passes out on Cerebro's cold metal floor.
Kitty is not getting any sleep tonight. She knew that the moment she couldn't find her roommate. Kitty slumps onto the pink bed that holds her rather impressive collection of stuffed animals. She squints at the dark green bed, surrounded by scary posters, with tear-filled eyes. She misses Rogue.
Rose is wearing a hole in the rug. She is going to stay up all night to search for Rogue. It is crucial that she has some guidance. The littlest thing can set it off. And that would be a very, very, VERY bad thing.
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The next morning comes, and Rogue knows it's time to call the X-Men. She asks for the phone and makes the call. It is short because when Logan discovers who is calling, he barges on the line. "Stripes, where are you? Chuck and Red have been looking everywhere. If it was that Cajun again, then I'm going to-"
"Logan, it's alright. Ah'm in Louisiana, so please hurry." She hangs up. The Blackbird touches down not two hours later. With a farewell to the LeBeaus, Rogue is going home.
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When the small rescue team, consisting of the Professor, Logan, and Scott, makes it back to the mansion, they are met with a warm welcome. Rose practically pounces on Rogue, "I'm so happy you're back. I was so worried!" After pretty much the same sentiments from her teammates, she is debriefed for a nice nap.
The others at Xavier's decide she's got a great idea. After all, they had been running round the clock to find her. So the whole mansion turns in for a well-deserved sleep.
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Pietro is channel surfing. All the lackeys and junior lackeys are hanging together in the recreation room of the metal base. Lance is getting annoyed at his friend's incessant show flipping. "Pietro, knock it off!" The speedster, who just flips channels faster, does not notice the earth tumbler's cry. My Life and Romance is dissolved off the screen by static.
"Aww man, yo Pietro, you broke it!" The Toad whines. Pietro starts to argue back, but is stopped by a voice.
"Hello? Hello? I am Trask. Mutant's worst nightmare. I have hacked into your private signal because I think the all-powerful Magneto should see the beginning of the end for mutant-kind." While the man is speaking, there is a black screen, but now it flashes to a greenish tint, kind of like night vision goggles. A light comes on and you can clearly see a broken gate. The camera tilts. You can see several army-like trucks driving through the gate. The camera turns again and we see a door. The door is opened and the camera steps down. We see the trucks again and we notice men in camouflage getting out. We get closer and see some contraptions on some men's heads, although all have night vision goggles. Suddenly it clicks: the camera is on top of a man's head.
The camera moves again. And what is seen chills every mutant viewing to the bone. The men are at Xavier's.
Author's Ramblings continued: Review! Alright, again no idea what I'm doing.