Big thanks to Chellerbelle, roguey21, Remy A.L., Kii, Gidgeygirl and GhostAuthor for understanding and for your kind words during this time. You don't know how much that means to me. I'm glad you enjoyed that fun chapter, even though it wasn't much. I wanted something, like I said, to fill-in between events, but also something light-hearted. Also, thanks to narnia-aslan for adding this story to Alert.

Disclaimer: I do not own X-Men:Evolution or Marvel.

The foursome arrive home later that afternoon. Rogue and Angel show Tante the dress and she assures them that the alterations can be done by the time they are ready to head back home. Rogue also shows her the blankets for the babies and Tante exclaims over them. She goes back into the living room and watches Remy beat his brothers in a card game. With a nice pile of mini candy bars before him, he scoops them up in his shirt to carry them into the kitchen to grab a bag. Kurt bemoans his loss.

"Oh man, I can't believe I tried to bluff him!"

"At least y' 'ad a better 'and 'dan I did!" Rhett mutters disgustedly.

"I'd like t' know 'ow 'e does it." Renoir wonders.

Rogue, of course, knows his secret, but doesn't let on. There have been a few occasions when she has played cards with him. Naturally, she lost...or did she? Musing on this, she doesn't notice the object of her ruminations re-enter the room until he kisses her on the head and smirks at her.

"What?" she asks.

"I know w'at y'r t'inkin', Roguey." he murmurs temptingly. Seeing her reaction, he continues "We could play a game later, if y' wan', or we could jus' skip dat part, mon coeur." he purrs, bringing a shiver from her. Satisfied with her response, he sits by her, running his fingers through her hair. She puts her head on his shoulder. They sit companionably for a few minutes, then he reminds her "Kurt an' I were gon' t' go int' town t'night. 'M gon' t' take 'im t' a couple'a places I know. Don' worry, dey're not bad places, cherie. Dey're more fun dan anyt'in'."

"Rems, don' worry. I trust ya. If they're tha places ya took me ta when we were here last time, then Kurt will have fun." she reassures him.

"Ot'er dan de restaurant, den oui, dey are."

She kisses him. "Okay, then have fun an' I will see ya later. I'll be waitin'." she finishes with a smile.

Kurt is enthralled with the city scene and the lights reflecting off the water. Remy takes him to a diner where they order po'boys. After they finish their sandwiches, he takes him to Tipitina's, an awesome club. Tonight, the jazz is hot. They end the night at another club, listening to blues.

"So w'at d' y' t'ink o' our music scene, mon frere?" Remy shouts to be heard.

"Zis iz awezome!" Kurt yells.

"T'oug't y' might like it."

"I t'oug't we got rid o' y' w'en y' went t' de big city!" a rough voice cuts in.

"Julien." Remy growls. "Didn' t'ink dey allowed y'r kind in 'ere." he sneers.

"Y' never did know w'en t' keep y'r mout' shut, LeBeau. Now, 'M gon' make sure y' never open it ag'in!" Before Remy can react, a piece of metal is snapped around his wrist.

"W'at de...."

"T'anks t' certain government 'interests', I managed t' talk 'em int' givin' me one. Ain' it nice? It's a power inhibitor. Y' an' y'r ami are comin' wit' us. We'll take good care o' y'r women fo' y' after y' gone." he adds with a lascivious tone.

They are led out of the club by Julien's goons and herded into a waiting car. There's just one small detail that Julien left out.

Remy looks at Kurt's bonds and then meaningfully at Kurt. Catching on, Kurt flashes him a wicked grin and 'ports out of the car at the next red light. Julien foolishly shoves one of his henchmen out of the car to find him, but no luck. The lout is left stranded in the middle of the city.

Meanwhile in the car.

"Julien, jus' w'at is your problem wit' me? I didn' marry Belle! We decided it wouldn' be a good fit fo' us. Y' better let me go 'cuz w'en my frere gets t' my wife, she will tear heaven an' eart' apart tryin' t' find me."

"Oh don' y' worry none 'bout y'r pretty lil' wife. I've seen her."

"Y' keep y'r dirty 'ands off o' 'er!"

"Won' be none o' y'r concern. Dere won' be anyt'in' left o' y' fo' 'er t' find." he adds with a diabolical laugh.

Kurt 'ports back to the car, but he is lost. He has no idea where he needs to go to get back to the bayou. He is outside his teleportational distance. He drives around the city, seeing the guy they sent to 'retrieve' him and laughs at the woebegone expression on his face. Since they are on the Northshore, he travels south, going over Lake Pontchartrain. He is really lost now, as he is driving down Bourbon Street. A familiar face greets him. Renoir is out on a date with an attractive redhead. Pulling over, Kurt runs up to him. "Renoir, you've got to help me! Remy's been abducted. I've got to let ze girls know." Kurt rushes.

Renoir grabs him by the shoulders "Kurt, calm down. Y' say Remy's been taken? By who? Do y' know w'ere?"

"Nein! I don't know vhere, but it vas some guy named Julien who took him."

"Julien!? Homme, dis is not good. Julien 'as a real problem wit' Remy."

"But vhy?" Kurt is clearly confused.

"'old on a sec. Keira, Ive got' t' go now. M' lil' frere's in trouble. Call me t'morrow, 'kay?" He kisses her, then takes the driver's seat.

"'Ere's 'ow it is. Julien's been jealous o' Remy since dey were kids. Remy was more talented and as dey grew older, Remy b'came de better lookin' o' de deux. 'e b'came enraged w'en 'e discovered de arrangement b'tween Belle, 'is sister an' Remy, 'is nemesis. Ever since den, 'e's been out fo' blood, even 'dough dat arrangement was canceled in de end. Y'see, at one time, Julien 'ad a girlfriend. Remy, back in dose days was not de man y' know now. 'e spent de night wit' 'er an she fell fo' 'im, but 'e wasn' wantin' a girlfriend back den. 'e was 16. Dat's mainly why 'e wants 'im dead."

By the time he was done with his explanation, they pull up to the house. Kurt 'ports in, which turns the girls' heads.

"Hi Kurt. How was your night?" Angel asks, then notices Kurt's fallen expression. Rogue picks up on this right away.

"Kurt, where's Remy?" she asks, worry creeping into her tone.

Bwahahaha! My evilness knows no bounds! I will be gone for a couple of days, so I will update when I get home. What will happen to Remy? You will just have to wait and see......

R&R