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A/N: Thanks Wanda W. for the review and the compliment. I'm glad that you enjoyed the chapter. Here's the next one for you'all.
The next day, everyone meets at the warehouse, where John is subtly flirting with Wanda, causing her to smile softly. Jetz then announces that she needs Raven, Charles Xavier, Ororo, Jubilee, Amara, Tabitha, Rogue, Wanda, Logan, Raven, Rahne, Irene, Lorna, Pietro, Erik, Lexa(1), Jean, Bella, Jamie, Leech, Torpid, and Sarah for that day. They all get into the van/bus, Erik helps Xavier get into the van using his powers for which Charles is grateful and Raven helps Irene get in again, and they head out to the filming area. Everyone get changed and Rogue, Wanda, Amara, Jubilee, Tabitha, Logan, Raven, Xavier, and Ororo are told to head over to the Howlett's house, Erik joins them. Jamie, Leech, Torpid, and Sarah ran off to go play somewhere, until they had to go act, Jamie and Leech are very happy to have playmates, most of the older children at the mansion don't like to play with Jamie, though Rogue and/or Kurt do play video games with him when they can, while Leech's appearance doesn't allow him to have too many friends. Torpid and Sarah don't mind Leech's appearance, especially after living with the Morlocks, Torpid actually finds him attractive, and Jamie's multiple clones, he tripped getting out of the warehouse, amuse them, especially Sarah, who thinks he's the cuter of the two boys.
Mercy and Jetz get everything ready to film. Ororo and Charles get into a carriage, with the help of Erik's powers, and Jetz calls out action. An extra drives the carriage up to the front of the house as the 'Howletts' come out the front door. Charles gets out first with the assistance of Erik, who is off camera and Logan helps Ororo get out of the carriage and kisses her on the cheek. As Raven says, "Why are you so late? I'm sure I feared your coach had overset itself, or you been attacked by robbers!" 'Not like I really would care if you had. You did turn my children against me.'
"Nonsense, we made good time. How do you do, Raven?" says Charles politely.
"Very ill, Charles. No one knows what I suffer with my nerves. But then I never complain," says Raven.
"That's the best way, Raven. You're very good," says Charles calmly, while trying not to smirk.
"Have you brought us some presents?" asks Tabitha.
"I see you've not changed, Tabitha," says Ororo smiling.
"Why, have I not grown?" asks Tabitha impishly.
"Aye, in everything but good sense," says Logan.
"Rogue," says Ororo hugging her.
"Get yourselves in, get yourselves in, for you have barely time for a change of clothes! We are bidden to the Adler's this evening. I have no desire to be going here and there at night. I should much rather sit at home and rest my poor nerves," says Raven as she ushers Charles and Ororo into the house with Logan.
"End scene. Alright everyone follow me," says Jetz heading back to the warehouse with everyone, but Mercy, who has gone to get Rahne, Lorna, Lexa, Pietro, and Irene for the next scene, following her.
The warehouse has been set up to look like a room in the Lucas's house (2). Jane is told to sit with Charlotte and a female extra. Jubilee is at the piano with Rahne next to her. Amara and Tabitha are playing cards with extras dressed up as soldiers. Rogue is, much to her dismay, talking to Pietro. Irene, Raven, and Ororo are sitting on a couch in that order. Everyone else in this scene is just walking around.
Jetz calls action and Jubilee starts playing while Rahne nervously sings, "God rest ye merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay/Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day, / To save us all from Satan's pow'r/ Oh tidings of Comfort and Joy/ Oh tiding of Comfort and Joy." She continues to sing as Raven says to Irene, "Aye, poor Wanda. I would not have you think I blame poor Wanda at all!"
"Who could blame poor Wanda for the matter? She is the dearest girl in the world!" says Irene.
"I was telling our dear sister, Mrs. Xavier, she did her best," says Raven awkwardly touching Ororo's arm. 'I can believe that I have to be nice to Xavier and the weather witch too. What did I ever do to that woman (Jetz) to deserve this.'
"She would have got Allerdyce if she could," says Irene with a secretive smile. 'Oh course I think in reality she already has him and vice versa and always will. Ah, the advantages to seeing the future. Though I doubt Raven would be happy to hear, who her children's soul mates are.'
"She did her best, and no one could do more. But, oh, sister, when I think about Rogue," says Raven trying to hide her pride. 'I could be more proud that she decided that Bobby wasn't good enough for her.'
"It must be very hard, sister," says Irene trying not to laugh. 'I know that she secretly proud of her daughter's decision to reject Bobby. She doesn't even know yet that this movie event won't play out in her favor.'
"It 'is' very hard. She could have been Mr. Drake's wife by now," says Raven, who sounds like she finds the thought repulsive.
"That would have given you such comfort," says Irene trying even harder not to laugh.
"Oh, those Lehnsherrs are such artful people indeed. They are all for what they can get!" says Raven to Irene. 'How true.' She then turns to Ororo and says insincerely, "However, your coming just at this time is the greatest of comforts. And we are very pleased to hear what you tell us about the latest fashion for long sleeves."
Rogue and Pietro then walk up to them. Raven and Irene reluctantly leave and try to pretend to be angry with her. Rogue doesn't notice them. She says to Ororo with reluctance, "May Ah present Mr. Maximoff tah yah, Aunt?" 'How much long until his character leaves for Brighton.'
"I understand you come from Derbyshire, Mr. Maximoff," says Ororo smiling at the scene before her. Pietro is looking very pleased with himself and Rogue looks like she'd rather be anywhere else but there.
"Indeed-I-do, ma'am. Do-you-know-the-country?" asks Pietro.
"Very well. I spent some of the happiest years of my life at Lambton," says Ororo politely.
"Not-five-miles-from-where-I-grew-up, at-Pemberley!" says Pietro.
"Pemberley! Surely it is the most handsome house in Derbyshire, and consequently in the world!" says Ororo still smiling.
"I-see-you-take-my-view-of-things, ma'am. Are-you-acquainted-with-the-family?" asks Pietro.
"No. Not at all," says Ororo. 'I really don't know much about Gambit or should I say Remy LeBeau, though I do know his father, Jean-Luc. I live with Kitty. So that statement is sort of true.'
"I-had-the-good-fortune-to-be-the-protégé-of-old-Mr.-LeBeau. He-was-the-very-best-of-men. I-wish-you'd-known-him," says Pietro. 'If he's anything like Remy, I doubt that's true.'
'I do know Jean-Luc actually and I doubt that everyone would share that opinion, especially those that are missing their valuables,' thinks Ororo.
"And a four on yours, and I'm out! Lord, I've won again! Let's have some dancing now. I long for a dance," says Tabitha getting up dragging an extra behind her with Amara and the other extra in tow. She pass Jubilee and says, "Jubilee! Jubilee, play Grimstock." Jubilee looks affronted and Rahne quickly gets out the correct sheet music, happy that she won't have to sing anymore. Rogue reluctantly drags Pietro to the dance floor. Jubilee starts to play and the three girls start dancing with their partners. Pietro passes Lexa, who just looks bored even though she's suppose to blush. No one could adequately explain to her why she should pretend to like Pietro and they all finally just gave up.
People start to crowd around the dance floor. Erik says, "Capital! Capital! Fine girls are they not, Mr. Xavier?"
"Indeed, they are, Sir Erik. The two eldest in particular, perhaps?" says Charles sincerely. 'If they could only overcome their own personal problems.'
"Indeed, indeed. They would grace the court of St. James itself! But let's not forget the younger Miss Howletts!" says Erik. 'Actually we could, none of them have the amount of power that Rogue and Wanda have. If only I could convince them both to work for my cause. Rogue's suck on Charles' dream and being able to touch and I'm always afraid that Wanda's memories will come back. I also think that my daughter is hiding something from me, but what?'
"Aye, they have arms and legs enough between them, and are three of the silliest girls in England," says Logan. Ororo just shakes her head at his sincerity.
Jetz temporarily stops filming. Amara and Tabitha are told that they will still be dancing with the extras, but now, much to Rogue relief and Lexa's annoyance, Pietro would be dancing with Lexa. Lorna would stand near the dance floor. Rogue would be on the other end and everyone else would just be wondering around.
Jetz restarts the filming. Rogue walks over Lorna and asks, "When do yah go intah Kent?"
"We shall spend the wedding night at Lehnsherr Lodge, and then travel to Hunsford on Friday. You will write to me, Rogue? I believe I am not likely to leave Kent for some time. I shall depend on hearing from you very often," says Lorna. 'I still can't believe I have to play some, who rates the practical over the romantic. This line also makes me sound so desperate. This character is just plain pathetic.'
"That yah certainly shall," says Rogue. 'Ah can' wait,' thinks Rogue sarcastically remembering the events that occur while Lizzy is in Kent and what Lorna's next question will be.
"My father and Rahne are to come to me in March. Rogue, will you promise to be one of the party? Indeed, you will be as welcome as either of them," says Lorna. 'And she just get more and more pathetic.'
"Then how could Ah refuse? But Ah'll only come if yah guarantee meh a glimpse of the famous chimney piece at Rosin's Park!" says Rogue. 'Ah really wish that Ah could avoid this. Though it will be amusin' tah see Piotr bein' a chatterbox.'
"That you could scarcely avoid, even if you wished to!" says Lorna sulkily still upset about the character she got.
Rahne and Ororo then come up to them and Rahne asks, "Lorna! Have you asked her? Is she to come to Hunsford with us?"
"Yes," answers Lorna.
"Good! I shan't be half so frightened of Lady Emma if you are with us, Rogue!" says Rahne. 'I hope I don't have to do too much more filming. I would rather go to the mall or just hang out with my friends then do this. At least I'm not as bad off as Rogue though. I think she has to come everyday of filming.' "Who is that girl dancing with Mr. Maximoff?" asks Rahne.
"Her name is Lexa King. She's come tah stay with her uncle in Meryton," answers Rogue. 'Maybe Ah can push Pietro off on her. No that would be too cruel tah do tah mah worst enemy.'
"She's not very pretty, is she?" asks Rahne shyly. She then whispers so that only Lexa and maybe Logan can hear her, "I didn't mean that Lexa." Lexa just smiles knowing that Rahne was just trying to make sure that her feelings weren't hurt.
"Beauty is not the only virtue, Rahne. She's just inherited a fortune of 10,000 pounds, I understand," says Lorna. 'And yet again proving how unromantic my character is.'
"Now that is a definite virtue," says Ororo. 'I can't believe had to say that. Goddess it make me sound so materialistic.'
No one laughs, because they all find the ideas of marrying for money over love repulsive.
Jetz then yells, "Cut, Alright Amara, Tabitha, Raven, Logan, Jubilee, Rogue, Wanda, Jean, Ororo, Jamie, Torpid, Sarah, Leech, n' Bella come with me n' Mercy. Everyone else, y' can go change into y' regular clothes." She calls to those not there telepathically as well.
Jetz leads Amara, Tabitha, Raven, Jubilee, Logan, and Rogue back to the Howlett house. Jubilee, Amara, Tabitha, and Raven are told to sit in the sitting room with Jubilee sitting at the table reading, Raven sitting in her usual chair and Amara and Tabitha walking around. Logan is sitting in his study reading and drinking. Rogue is upstairs reading a letter from Wanda.
Jetz calls out action and Raven says, "It is very hard. And I feel sorry for Rogue, but she's done little to deserve it."
"For Maximoff to pursue Miss King all the way to Barnet, just for her 10,000 pounds!" says Tabitha.
"I wish someone would die and leave me 10,000 pounds. Then all the officers would love me!" says Amara.
"I'm sure they would, Amara dear," says Raven sarcastically.
"A lttle short freckled thing! Poor Maximoff. How he must be suffering," says Tabitha. 'My character is a bit of bitch. She doesn't even know the girl and she's insulting her.'
Upstair Rogue starts reading her letter.
Mercy has taken Wanda, Jean, Ororo, Jamie, Torpid, Sarah, Leech, n' Bella to different part of the warehouse that is set up into different parts. One is the Allerdyce's house in London and the other is both the inside and outside of the Xavier's house. Mercy then calls action as Wanda approaches the Allerdyce house. She comes in and Jean and Bella don't look happy to see her. Mercy stops the filming rewinds the tape. (3) Wanda then says into the microphone, "January the 12th. My dearest Rogue, here we continue at Gracechurch Street to be quiet and comfortable. Aunt and Uncle could not be kinder or more attentive. All I lack here, dear Rogue, is you, to make me laugh at myself. Three weeks ago, when our Aunt was going to that part of town, I took the opportunity of calling on Miss Allerdyce in Grosvenor Street. I was very eager to see Belladona again. And I thought she was glad to see me, though a little out of spirits. She reproached me for giving her no notice of my coming to London, and I thought it very strange that both my letters should have gone astray."
Rogue looks up from reading her letter and says, "Very strange indeed."
Wanda continues by saying, "My visit was not long, as Belladona and Mrs. Summers were going out." She stops and they going back to filming everyone. Jean and Bella get up as does Wanda and Jean says coldly, "Goodbye, Miss Howlett." Both Jean and Bella don't look happy about the fact that Wanda is there as Wanda is leaving.
Wanda is then filmed sitting the window of the Xavier's house looking down at the street below. Bella gets out of a carriage and appears to be very displeased. She is then seen sitting with Ororo and Bella across from her. Jamie and Sarah sit down next Ororo and Wanda. Mercy then sends of everyone to go change and has Wanda finish the rest of her voice over lines. Wanda says, "They promised to call at Gracechurch Street in a day or two. I waited at home every morning for three weeks, and at length, today she came. I know, my dear Rogue, you will be incapable of triumphing at my expense when I confess I have been entirely deceived in Miss Allerdyce's regard for me. She made it very evident that she took no pleasure in seeing me. When I asked after her brother, she made it clear that he knows of my being in town, but is much engaged at present with Mr. LeBeau and his sister. I must conclude then, that Mr. Allerdyce now no longer cares for me."
Rogue is filmed looking up from the letter and appearing sad. Jetz calls out cut and tells everyone to go change. Once everyone is changed they go back to the main warehouse and split up and go home.
1- Lexa is X-23
2- refer to chapter 7
3- Think back to the scene where there was a voice over (Mr. Drake's letter and Bella's letter)