Chapter 21: The Wedding Part: 2
Be Prepared
Gambit, the real one, was presently at his father's vacant home. Last night, while the boys were out having fun he snatched up his outfit for the day and hid in the attic of his own home. As soon as his family left he threw JeanLuc's money on the bed, took some money for himself, and began prepping for the wedding. Naturally, Gambit thought his self handsome and didn't bother with his hair or wasted time switching between colognes or watches. He looked at himself in the mirror. The silk white scarf around his collar that tapered to his waste and the tailored fitting made him look perfect. But he already felt that there was something missing and he'd have her back in his arms in just a few short hours.
There was still much he needed to do. Since the wedding took place outside they decided to hire waiters for the evening. He had to go and secure a spot so that nothing would seem out of place making sure to leave the knocked out waiter somewhere where no one would indecently chance upon him. But, even before all that he naturally needed to think of how to make a dramatic entrance. He thought twirling his staff needlessly around and throwing cards would be a bit too much. He also thought coming in at the 'speak now and forever hold your peace' was too cinematic and overdone. Also, he needed Rogue to learn her lesson so he couldn't just come before Mystique started to ruin things nor could he let Mystique go so far that Rogue would either run off or hit her. So since he was no fortune teller or had telepathic powers he'd have to be close. But he couldn't chance Logan detecting him too early. This might prove difficult, luckily Gambit liked a challenge. All he needed to do for Logan would be to clog his senses. But what could he use to do that? He doubted that Storm would pick flowers that would easily give off allergens. Maybe he could give him pepper. A simple, but convenient idea.
Turning to the left in the mirror and flipping his ponytail to the side (yes I grew his hair out) he had an idea. His 'mother' had had a thing for perfume like any other female. He knew he could find some since JeanLuc didn't have the heart to get rid of his deceased wife's belongings. Thus he needed to think which female sat the closest to Logan. Rubbing his temples he recalled that Jubilee would be sitting directly behind him. All he had to do was accidently drop it on her without her knowing it was him.
Flipping a stack of cards in his hand he figured an hour or so before the wedding the hired help would arrive. He would then wait for one of the male waiters to change into his clothes, walk towards the kitchen, then come from behind and either knock him out or use gas. He'd then put the man back in the room with the staff clothes and lock him in there. As the staff would start getting ready and circulating amongst early guest they would not be paying attention to him. He would pretend to serve a few drinks (toss the alcohol in the bushes) return, and once all the important guest were present he would take out a tray of champagne, dump one of the glasses in bush, then fill it with perfume. Using some of the money he brought along he would pay off another male staff member to walk right behind him, and a female one to distract Jubilee with small talk. He would put his glass directly on the right edge of his tray. He'd quickly bump into her, knocking the perfume over, while the hired waiter would pretend it was his fault. To be safe Gambit decided buying a wig for this part would be a good idea. Anyway while Jubilee argues with the hired guy he'd turn his tray 90 degrees so from her view he never dropped a glass providing that he took a glass off the hired waiter's tray previous to their encounter. The lady he hired will offer Jubilee a towel to dry herself. And to make sure that she didn't have time to wash it off he'd have to do all this between 6:30 and 6:45 because at 6:55 the music starts, reminding people to return to their seats. And knowing Jubilee, she would not want to disappoint her friends by showing up late. Thus Jubilee would distract Logan's nose as he walked Rogue up the aisle and sat down. Guessing the range of his nostrils he would be sucking up so much perfume that he'd probably assume they're one Gambits instead of two. So he would have to be changed and in position no later than 7:10. He'd let Mystique rant a little then make himself known and reveal Mystique as the fraud that she is.
"Tat sounds like a good enough plan," he smiled to himself. Although he was feeling better he still had a good few scars and healing bruises that would prove that he had been hurt. And if Rogue didn't believe him he would just kiss her and she'd have no choice, but to believe him. His friends would take care of the rest. Thus, the plan in short is 1) arrive early, 2) switch places with unconscious waiter, 3) pay people off, 4) drop perfume on Jubilee, 5)sneak off & change clothes, 6) hide, and finally save his own wedding.
Looking at the wall clock it was thirty past five. "It's time ta go." He said reaching for his dad's motorcycle car keys and walking downstairs. Reaching the door he hesitated for a moment. By the end of tonight he'd be married, for real this time. He thought that he'd feel like he did when he was eighteen the day he was going to marry Bella Dona. He was young, scared, and eventually just ended up not showing up for his own wedding. But this time there was not a doubt in his mind and he set off determined to be reunited with Rogue once again.
xXxMystiquexXx
As the last of the guys were getting their hair trimmed, gelled, and styled Mystique was going over her plans in her head. Of course they were flawless and she knew it. As she sat in an empty barber's chair watching Kurt flick his hair side to side she couldn't help but smile. Everyone mistook it as pre wedding jitters which worked out perfectly for her. She had decided to let the wedding start as planned. Storm followed closely by Kitty and Jean would walk up the aisle. Pete's little sister would be the flower girl. And then her daughter would walk out with Logan. Logan would let Rogue go then the pastor would start the vows and whatever else they wanted him to say. Mystique decided it best to randomly interrupt the priest, especially before it got to the 'in sickness or health' or 'will you take' part. She assumed that being traditional or predictable was not one of Gambits finest traits. No one would see this coming for miles. Plus as Mystique herself she confronted Rogue about how she felt about the wedding and that she may not be present so she had an alibi for herself not that any of them cared if she were there or not.
"What you so happy bout Cajun?"
"That it'll all be over tonight Logan."
"Good, Rogue's been stressing over this long enough. And you better keep your hands to yourself Gumbo or I'll rip them off."
"You're going ta have ta catch me first." Mystique retorted. This was just too easy and a few days ago Pyro had confirmed the death of the real Gambit to her. All she had to do was ditch Rogue tonight and let time take its course. Logan, Rogue, or even the Professor with cerebro wouldn't be able to locate a dead man and Rogue with her fragile state of mind would be more than willing to crawl back to her mother for comfort. What could possibly go wrong?
xXxThe LadiesxXx
Storm had her hair straightened with a few loose curls at the ends to drape over her shoulders in her strapless dress. Jean added a little bounce to her hair like the people in Loreal commercials, and like storm, put her extra hair over the side of the dress without a strap. Kitty's hair more or less resembled Belle from beauty in the beast with pink hairpins. The other girls sported similar looks. Lose and free just like spring and would go quite perfectly with the scenery where the wedding would take place. Rogue on the other hand was still flipping through magazines to find the hairdo she wanted. Finally, she turned towards her friends and asked, "Wat do yall thank I should do with it." (imagine Rogue hair just to mid back)
"How about a nice bun." Jean
"She's not like 90 Jean, how about you like put your hair up with pretty curls. You can like borrow my extra hair pins." Kitty
"Eww I suggest wetting it to give a slight grunge look." Tabatha
"And you like wonder why you're not like married." Kitty
"What is that supposed to mean Kitty." Tabatha
"Now now, what about you get your hair done like me and simply straighten it." Emma
"Or add curls on the end like that chick in sleeping beauty." Psylock
"May I suggest," Storm intervened, "Having some hair in loose curls in the front. Then put some hair up into a loose bun then have the rest hanging down in more uniform curls. You are the bride after all. If you want I have some extra flowers if you want to put any in your hair."
"I agree with Storm." Jean
"Like so do I." Kitty
"Well I'll go wit tat then." Rogue
As everyone told Rogue how adorable she looked they all got their nails done in the French style. Then they asked Rogue about the garter (whatever that thing is ya where hi on your thigh and guy takes off). She was glad to say she already got one. Well not exactly. It really was a bandana but it had something to do with her relationship and thought it appropriate. Then they asked if Rogue was going to be funny and throw her bouquet a few miles away to make them run and catch it. For some reason Rogue thought that that might be a good idea. They also prattled on about the reception and if she were going to open any gifts tonight. When Rogue said yes they argued on about whose gift she should open first. She easily said the Professor since he had been paying for her education and housing. Unfortunately they were not deterred and still wanted to know which girls gift she should open first. Kitty thought since they were best friends she should go first. Jean argued that since Rogue at one time was sniffing after her boyfriend that she owed her. Tabatha claimed that their taste are far more similar than anyone else's thus she'll enjoy her gift more. Storm thought that as a teacher to Rogue that it would be common courtesy for her to open her gift first so on and so forth. So Rogue quickly changed topics, "Ya'll like the dress?"
"Ok I have to like admit I had doubts. I half expected you to where black leather not that Gambit would complain or anything, but this is like fantastic. Where'd you like get this?"
"From Europe straight off the Kurt express." Rogue
"He got it for you!" Kitty
"An the tiara, I thought ya knew." Rogue
"Well he told me he was just gonna like check on his mom and stuff and like buy you a gift or two not a wedding gown. No fair." Kitty
"That reminds me. Rogue, where's the veil?" Jean
"I aint wearin one." Rogue
"What!!!!!!!!!!!" all
Rogue could tell they were on the edge of mutiny. They couldn't believe she was so untraditional. She didn't wear something old, new, or blue, she didn't have the right kind of garter, she refused the veil, and had no jewelry on until….
"Hello ladies. I am sorry to interrupt. It's come to my attention Rogue that you wanted to open my gift first." The Professor said and quickly rolled out leaving marks on the floor. She opened his gift to see a pretty diamond chocker.
We're almost there: ) Thanks for everything. Who will win, will things go as plan, does Gambit really look good in that tux? These and more answers will be revealed in the next chapter. Please read and review until next time; thank you
Yes I am still dragging this out muhahahahahahahaha