A/N: Ahh another chapter. Thanks to lily, Marylouue and BlackNightWolf04 for reviewing.

Free me

Before I slip away

Heal me

Wake me from this day

Can somebody help me?

Somebody help me- Full Blown Rose

Malevolence awoke slowly. There was a certain brightness around her. She assumed she must be in the med-lab. She sat up and felt a certain sensation hit her as no-one helped her up. She looked up and sneered. Storm, Cyclops, Xavier, Wolverine and Jean were in front of her, all looking anxious.

'Well, I'm flattered. All waiting for me to wake up.'

'Malevolence.'

'Xavier.'

'Where is she?'

'Rogue doesn't want to play anymore. And I don't want to be put away. I'm having to much fun.'

She watched as Xavier's expression became more serious. She slammed down all the mental shields in her head to keep him away from Rogue.

'How long have I been in slumber?'

'Just over twenty-four hours.' replied Xavier.

His serious expression was still in place but he merely leaned back in his chair. He regarded her and she turned her attention to Cyclops. How she ached to get under his skin. In more ways than one. It seemed she shared Phoenixes and Rogue's attraction to him. Her gaze then flickered to Jean. Jean refused to meet her gaze but was merely clinging on to Logan. Wolverine had his arm carelessly draped around Jean's shoulder. Maybe she'd get under their skin first.

'So…I missed the party?'

'You were never invited.' spat Cyclops.

She smiled at him, her eyes glowing.

'Ah, it speaks. Let's get you really angry. Did you know that if you fought for her she would have stayed. Poor little Marie waited for her prince to save her. And was sadly disappointed. Honestly, Cyke, I thought you had more than letting your pride just get the best of you. And…'

She stopped as a second pressure hit her head. Her cold eyes slowly turned towards Jean. She shook her head, tutting in a low voice.

'Now Jean, that wasn't nice…'

She concentrated bringing what power she could and felt the metal in Wolverine. His eyes widened as he realised what she was doing. She realised his claws and was about to plunge them into Jean when she caught Magneto's psyche communicating to the professor. She locked the psyche away, shutting down the power. She pouted and watched as Wolverine retracted his claws and hugged Jean.

'Everyone is out to spoil my fun.' she sighed.

Leaning back on the bed she carefully regarded Xavier. He looked shocked, processing things he had heard.

'Professor what is it?' whispered Storm.

'It's worse than I thought.'

'You weren't meant to see that.' muttered Malevolence.

She started to stand up but was forced to sit down again by Cyclops. She made her expression innocent and whimpered.

'Scott, I…'

'Marie, baby?'

'I…I…Think you're rather pathetic to fall for that one.'

Malevolence laughed as Cyclops retracted his hand as if burnt and stepped away. She smiled viciously and flipped her hair.

'I'm bored. I know, I need new powers!'

As she pulled off her glove she felt a buzzing in her head and soon went back to the darkness.

Scott POV-

He watched as Rogue's body swayed and fell back onto the bed. He moved forward and carefully put the pillow under her head and tucked her in. How had it come to this? How could he have been so stupid as to let her slip away. Malevolence was right. He had just watched Rogue slip away. These past months had been hell for him.

He had tried to reconnect with Jean but all he thought of was Rogue. It broke his heart that she looked so bad. All he wanted to do was hold her until she complete again. But he couldn't do it. He was afraid she'd just turn away from him. It had hurt so much when she had left. He'd begged and pleaded for her to stay and yet she so readily left without giving him a chance.

He sighed and turned to the professor.

'Well?'

'She's not coming back.'

'Come on Chuck. Just block out this personality and bring Marie back.'

'It's not that simple Logan. I'm not sure that I can. Rogue can control this personality, this psyche. But she knows how people react in anger. She wants this personality to cause one of us to eliminate it. Physically.'

'I don't understand. That would mean…No!'

Scott turned to Rogue's still form and took her hand.

'What?' growled Logan.

'She wants us to kill her. She's going to make us kill her.' whispered Jean.

Scott shook his head and carefully kissed her forehead. She couldn't give up. Noah needed her. Why was she giving up? He stroked her face willing her eyes open. Wanting to see those soft hazel eyes, a subtle blend of greens and browns which sparkled in the sunshine. He needed her back. He couldn't lose her. He could hear the others gasping and whispering in the background but he only cared for the beauty in front of him. Suddenly the room shook. Metal flew everyone. Scott shielded Rogue's body. Jean used her telekinesis to stop the objects. Suddenly Scott was thrown off and collided with the wall. He rubbed his head and sat up. Rogue sat up and rubbed her head before shooting a glare at Xavier.

'I hate it when you do that.' she mumbled.

He watched as she looked up and surveyed their expressions. Then she chuckled.

'Don't be so sad kiddies. I'm not going to let you kill me.'

Her eyes flashed and her gaze turned to Xavier.

'You think I didn't know, Charles? That silly girl is using me in an attempt to end her life. Unfortunately, I need her anger to fuel my power. And oh does this girl have anger.'

Scott looked at Malevolence and finally decided to do something. He strolled up to her and put his hands on her knees and looked deep into those cold eyes.

'Marie, I know you're in there.'

'Oh look everyone! Cyclops is growing a backbone. Shall we applaud?'

'Marie, baby, I just want to say that…that I love you. Only you.'

'Jean's bump says otherwise.' she pointed out.

'Noah and I need you. You're the most important thing in our life.'

'I…'

He watched her sway and then close her eyes. She reached out for him but then pulled her hand away and snapped her eyes open.

'No! I have worked too hard to get this body.'

Before he could stop her she wrapped her hand around his throat. Squeezing she tried to break him. But he could feel that something was holding her back.

'Marie.' he croaked.

Suddenly her eyes changed and she let go. He reached forward but she shook her head and moved away.

'I just need to be alone.'

She fled from the room and before he could go after her Xavier caught his wrist.

'Give her a moment.'

He nodded and simply slumped to the floor. Was it over yet?

-xXx-

A/N: Is it over? Er…..nah!