A/N: eh, what can I say.
**********************In the woods outside the mansion for gifted students****************
Gambit watched the mansion throughout the day. The more he sat the more he started to feel strange. He had already been paid half of a great deal of money for the procurement of Lilac but…something didn't feel right. Robbing banks, stealing gem stones, gold, sliver, etc. were all part of the fun. It was all part of the game. The great theft had his pride to consider but stealing a kid was starting to feel beneath him.
But he hadn't been in a position to refuse Emma Frost last night. He snorted, she was dangerous. More so then most mutants he knew of. While most mutants were powerful she was cunning and powerful. He wondered vaguely what she wanted with Lilac and his mind drifted to his meeting of her. He shook the thoughts from his mind. The sun was starting to go down. All the kids were back from school. Gambit pulled out a set of special binoculars, Wolverine was still on the property. Gambit would have to be sly as a fox.
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"Come on!" Evan shouted reaching for the remote. "It's my turn to pick the movie!"
"No way, like, you picked last week!" Kitty shouted back, phasing herself and the remote so Evan couldn't grab it.
"And the week before…" Scott added bring a bowl of popcorn over and sitting on the love seat with Jean.
"And maybe the rest of us don't like gross out movies." Amara scolded bringing in another bowl of popcorn and some chips.
Kurt and Lilac were on the couch, she leaned over his shoulder to look at the Friday movie guide he was holding. "Vhat about Mystery from Planet X? That sounds good, ja?" Kurt asked her looking up. Lilac nodded.
Rogue wrinkled her nose, looking up from her book. "That's one of those old black and white movies, isn't it?"
"Ja, but it has good reviews." Kurt said, Rogue nodded going back to her book. Probably best they didn't see anything too scary tonight.
"But blood gut 4 is on tonight! Blood, guts, explosions and hot girls!" Evan shouted, spikes coming out.
"Evans that's enough." Logan growled from the doorway. His tone of voice did not leave any room for discussion. Evan pulled his spikes in immediately.
"Mr. Logan, are you feeling okay?" Kitty asked seeing how wolverine seemed to be limping slightly as he entered the room and sat in "his" leather arm chair. She shot Lilac a harsh look and Lilac looked away. Kitty smiled smugly.
"I'm fine. Don't worry about it." He gave Lilac a quick glance. "Now elf, what movie we're you mentioning? Mystery X or something?" Logan asked closing his eyes.
Kurt smiled, that settled it. "Mine now Kitty!" He said bamfing beside her and grabbing the remote. He clicked it to the right channel just in time.
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Gambit smiled to himself. "So the great Logan is injured? Maybe Gambit has an easier time then he thought." In his hours of waiting Gambit had come up with a plan, with a bit of skill and charm he was going to get his cake and eat it too. After all he had a reputation to uphold.
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The movie was more cheesy then scary, you could see the wires the monster was on but everyone ended up having a great time watching it and making jokes. "Oh man, what a bad film. Boo!" Evan said tossing the remains of the popcorn bowl at the TV screen.
"Evan stop that." Jean said as butter was not good for electrical equipment.
"Not a bad pick brother, but a bit too lovey dovey for me." Rogue said with a tired smile. Getting up she walked towards the doorway. "Night ya'll."
"I kind of liked it, the guy and girl getting together in the end." Kitty stood and dramatically swooned.
"And him really being a prince? It was so romantic." Amara added also getting up. "I think I'll head to bed now." She yawned with a stretch.
Kitty yawned as well. "Me too."
"What about this mess?" Scott asked as the lights were flipped back on, popcorn and chip crumbs were everywhere.
"Hey like, we made the popcorn and stuff. You guys clean it." Kitty called walking out of the room with Amara.
"I'm out!" Evan shouted running quickly out the door.
"I can clean it, really I don't mind. I'm not tired yet anyway." Lilac offered.
"Are you sure Lilac?" Jean asked walking up to her, stopping next to Scott. The two were desperate for some alone time and the snoozing form of Logan in his chair would give them such a rare chance.
"Nien Lilac, We can clean it up." Kurt smiled a toothy grin and placed his arm protectively around Lilac.
Jean and Scott exchanged glances. "Okay but, straight to bed when you're done." Scott said walking a few feet behind Jean and out of the room.
As soon as it was clear he sprinted to her side. Jean gave him a playful smile. It was a warm night, most of the adults were out of the house and he and Jean were both 18, if they wanted some alone time out in the woods. Why not?
Kurt surveyed the damage to the room. "Oh man, we sure made a mess."
Lilac wrinkled her nose. "I think most of this is Evan's doing." She said as she knelt to the floor and began picking up the bits of crushed chips and popcorn.
"Should I get the vacuum?" Kurt offered.
Lilac shook her head. "I would prefer not to wake Logan if we can help it. I know he told me not to feel guilty but…I don't even know how I did what I did. I don't think I could do it again if I tried." Lilac sighed.
Kurt knelt beside her and began to pick up crumbs. "Don't worry too much, ja? You've got us, we're a family here."
Lilac smiled and he felt his heart flutter. "Even if I can't remember much of anything. I'm so happy to be here." She reached out and squeezed Kurt's hand. He looked at her, her eyes sparkling with joy. Maybe just one little kiss? He leaned in, Lilac didn't pull away, instead he saw her close her eyes. This was it! Kurt thought as he moved closer to Lilac and Logan snorted loudly in his sleep. Startled Kurt and Lilac pulled away from each other.
"That's most of the crumbs." Kurt said after a while.
"Oh look how late it is. Let's clean the rest in the morning." Lilac held back a yawn. The grandfather clock was close to striking midnight. It had taken them a good thirty minutes to clean up.
Kurt nodded, "Ja, good idea. Mein lady, may I walk to back to your room?" Kurt offered his arm and Lilac giggled.
"We're right next door to each other but yes, please kind sir." Lilac curtsied and the both began to laugh. Chatting about the movie.
"Shh shh…" Kurt hushed them both as they walked past a sleeping Logan and out of the room, as soon as it was clear Logan opened his eyes.
"Kids…" He mumbled shaking his head. Logan stood and turned off the light. The rest of the mansion was dark and quiet as Logan walked down the hall. His leg was moving much better now. He was glad to have rested through the movie. He was close to fighting shape again. Logan stopped walking after a moment. He listened, did the front door just open? It should have been locked. Suddenly plumes of thick smoke waved across the dull light at the end of the hallway. Logan unsheathed his claws, he could hear the soft coughing now and choked words of fright.
He pushed violently into the fog and immediately was hit with a staff to the side. Knocking the breath out of him.
"Bonjour Logan." Gambit said, his voice slightly muffled from the fabric wrapped around his nose and face. "Lovely night, no?"
"You!" Logan stood and growled charging at the theft. Gambit easily side stepped his attack.
"You are slow tonight, no doubt my numbing gas." Gambit smirked under his face covering. "I should thank you for your lack of watch, letting two of your students leave the front door open. To go have some alone amore time."
Logan was coughing now, his healing factor having trouble with this nerve gas. He glanced over. Lilac was a short distance away laying on her side, unmoving. Kurt just a few feet from her, closer to him. He must have tried to turn to go get Logan.
"What do you want?" Logan managed to growl out between coughs, she was unable to stand, his body feeling numb.
"Gambit comes for petite." Was the last thing Logan heard as his mind slipped into darkness...