The Wedding

Rows and rows of chairs were lined up in front of the gazebo, flower beds had been arranged at the entrance by Ororo as well as a few at the gazebo itself. Rogue didn't want anything overly fancy but Remy wanted nothing but the best. Therefore they had come to middle of the road agreement, fancy but not over the top.

Jamie was pacing up and down the hall of the boys wing. "Cut it out Jamie," Sam said sharply. "You're making us dizzy, I can't imagine what you are doing to yourself."

"But Sam, what if I drop the rings! Rogue will kill me!"

Sam rolled his eyes to the ceiling, "If you drop the rings Gambit will kill you, not Rogue." Jamie let out a whimper. "Oh for heaven sakes Jamie you walk down the isle between the chairs with a pillow and hold the pillow until they ask for the rings. Once they take them you don't have anything left to worry about."

There was a knock at the door and Jamie made a beeline for it, "I have it!" Sam shook his head. 'That kid is way too stressed out.'

When Jamie opened the door his mouth fell open. Jean was dressed in a sparkling purple dress with gold heart shaped earrings and necklace. He shut his mouth and cleared his throat, "Um, hi Jean. I didn't know you were coming, I mean I didn't think anyone got a hold of you."

Jean only smiled, "It is nice to see you too Jamie and yes, I let Rogue give me the news. I knew she would."

"But how'd you know, I mean Scott was going crazy."

Jean laughed, "Oh believe me, I have never had so many voicemails in one day from that man, I knew something was up."

"But how did you know it was Rogue?"

"I knew it was Rogue because she left me a voicemail just like Scott."

Jamie's face went a little red, "Oh, ya well that makes sense." He turned towards the stairs and then back to Jean, "Everyone is getting ready, girls in the girls wing and boys in the boys so you won't be able to see Scott yet. Storm has arranged the chairs and flowers outside, the kitchen has been transformed into an awesome dinning hall with amazing looking food for after the reception. Remy's brother Henri may come down but no one is certain yet."

Jean stood at the doorway listening to all the information Jamie was giving her. "Well Jamie, it sounds like this is going to be very exciting. Where is Rogue?"

"She's in her room with Kitty. I suggest you knock first though. Some of the guys are curious about what the girls are wearing. Rogue wasn't the only one who kept her gown a secret."

Jean laughed at this, "Oh, I see, so no one knows what any of the girls are wearing?"

"Mmm, not exactly." Jean raised her eyebrows and cocked her head slightly to the right. Jamie tried to resist her but it was no use, "Mmm, Logan bought Rogue's dress!"

"Oh, now this is something I need to see, excuse me Jamie." Jean stepped around the young boy and headed up the stairs until she heard commotion coming from one of the rooms down the hall on the left. She knocked and the room fell silent.

"Bobby if that's ya again get outa 'ere!"

"No, it is me Rogue. Can I come in?" She quickly scanned the hall, "There are no guys around."

The door opened and Jean was ushered inside. She looked around at all of the girls her eyes falling on Kitty and then Rogue. "You look gorgeous Rogue. Jamie said Logan picked that out, is that true?"

Rogue nodded, "Wanna see the dress I was wearin' when Remy proposed?"

"You were wearing a dress?"

Rogue let out a breath, "F'r ya information Ah 'appened t' be at a ball." Jean looked shocked. 'Rogue at a ball, now I've heard it all.' Rogue took the dress off its hanger and laid it flat on the bed. Jean gaped, it was absolutely perfect for Rogue. She noticed the look on Jean's face and continued, "Remy picked that one out."

"You have got to be kidding me, men who know how to shop, that is practically unheard of!"

"I like know!" Kitty squealed, "She is soooo lucky!"

Rogue turned to Kitty, "Kit, can ya do meh up an' 'elp meh with mah necklace?"

Kitty bounced over and Rogue turned around so Kitty could reach the zipper properly. "There you go Rogue." Kitty then grabbed her phone. "Hope everyone is decent because I am now taking pictures of the bride!"

The girls grabbed their make-up and made a line against the wall out of view from the camera. After several shots of various angles Jean took the camera. "How about some pictures of the bridesmaid?"

Kitty smiled, "um, ok, but then I want some with Rogue."

Jean nodded, "Of course."

Kitty had on a light pink dress, the shade called bubble gum. On the dress were some blue butterflies and flowers of various colours. Yes it stood out from the others, but that is what Rogue had wanted and Kitty had no objections. It wasn't overly crowded, it just had enough splash of colour to suit the occasion and Kitty's personality.

Jean took some pictures of Kitty and then Rogue and Kitty together. "There you go, I hope that's enough."

Tabitha laughed, "Oh, maybe enough for in here, but she is going to get swarmed when she goes outside."

"Thanks Tabitha," Rogue said dryly.

Kitty looked at the crowd of girls in Rogue's room. "Ok, so you all like realize that you are lucky to still be alive in here, right?" The girls gave her a questioning look. Kitty let out a deep sigh, "You are in Rogue's room! Either get along or do your hair and make-up in someone else's room."

The girls mumbled, "When will you learn Boom Boom?"

"It's Rogue's big day, be nice."

"Do you want to live or die?"

Rogue rolled her eyes at the last muttered comment and Jean scanned the room before speaking. "So, other than you getting married today not much has changed."

Rogue snorted, "Lots has changed Jean, ya jus' 'aven't been 'ere t' see it." Jean looked slightly hurt. Sure she had planned to go to University, just not the way it had turned out. Rogue realized what she had said and tried to fix it the best she could. "Look Jean, Ah'm sorry. Listen, Sam an' Jubilee 'ave their licenses now, mah team are full fledged X-Men, everyone seems t' be gettin' along under this one roof. Life's good."

"That's nice Rogue, is there anything that hasn't changed?"

Rogue just shrugged, "Sure, Scott continues t' be serious, Kurt is still an annoyin' goof an' Logan still yells at meh."

"Ah, home sweet home huh?"

"Yep, couldn' ask f'r a better place." 'Well maybe New Orleans.'

Just then Ororo knocked on the door, "Rogue, it is almost time, are you ready?"

"Ya, Ah think so. Is everyone seated?"

"They are starting to sit as we speak."

"Did Remy's fam'ly come?"

"Henri, Mercy and Tante came."

"Really? That's great!"

Ororo smiled, "Any time you are ready, and all other girls make-up time is over, come get a seat now please."

Tabitha, Jubilee, Amara, Rahne and Jean left the room leaving Rogue and Kitty standing in the middle of Rogue's room. Kitty looked at her best friend, "Here, let me fix that." Kitty reached up and adjusted Rogue's Vail.

She gave Kitty a smile, "Thanks Kit." She then faced the door and sighed, "Well can' leave 'em waitin' f'rever."

Kitty laughed, "Sure you could. You could be like the Runaway Bride if you wanted."

Rogue shook her head. How on earth had she connected with this crazy girl? "No Kitty, Ah can' do that t' Remy, lets go."

As the two came down the stairs they saw Logan waiting at the doors. "See you at the other end of the isle Rogue," she whispered and headed out the door to meet Kurt.

"You look beautiful Kitty," Kurt whispered. Kitty blushed.

Logan looked behind him and smiled a fatherly smile. "Ready for this Rogue?"

Rogue smiled up at him, "Stripes," she said.

Logan felt a pain in his stomach, "Are you ready for this Stripes?"

It was barely a whisper when she answered, "Yes, are you?"

Logan coughed trying to fight the lump that was now developing in his throat, "Yep."

Music started and Kitty and Kurt slowly walked across the yard and down the isle. Don't know much about your life, don't know much about your world, but…

Heads turned as the two walked down the isle. But what do you say to taking chances, what do you say to jumping off the edge…

Ororo and the Professor came down the isle next cameras snapping like crazy. What do you say, I just want to start again, maybe you could show me how to try, maybe you could take me in…

Mystique and Magneto followed behind them his purple cape blowing in the wind. What do you say to jumping off the edge, never knowing if there's solid ground below, or hand to hold…

Jamie walked down the centre of the isle as professionally as he could holding the pillow that had the rings placed neatly on top. And I had my heart beaten down but I always… He reached the front and walked over between Kurt and the Professor. There's nothing like love to pull you up…

The music faded out and the wedding march began. "Please rise." The guests rose as Logan walked Rogue down the isle. There were murmurs of awe from the crowd, pictures being snapped and videos being recorded from cellular devices. Once Rogue and Logan were at the front he kissed her Vail covered forehead and walked to the right to stand with Kurt, Jamie, Charles and Magneto.

The wedding march ended. "Please be seated." Everyone sat back down and fixed their eyes on the gazebo. The Minister began, "First I would like to welcome everyone here. Today is a very special day where we take two separate people, Rogue and Remy and unite them as one. I am told that you, Remy, were willing to do anything and everything to capture Rogue's heart."

There were quiet chuckles from the crowd. "I see I was not mislead then." There were a few more chuckles before the Minister continued. "Rogue, I am also told that you did everything in your power to deny Remy your heart even though he had already captured it." She blushed beneath her Vail and smiled. "I see that I was not mislead in this information either." The two shook their heads.

The Minister laughed softly, "We can not deny our true feelings for one another, if we do it can tear us apart inside and out. It is better to let the world know of your love for one another than to keep it bottled up inside.

Dearly beloved we are gathered here today in the sight of God, and the family and friends of Rogue Darkholme and Remy LeBeau. We ask that you watch over them and help their love to grow stronger every day and help them in their times of weakness. Help them forgive one another when they find it hard to forgive. Bless them with many happy days together and many joyful occasions along the way. Amen."

"Amen." The group raised their heads back up.

"Please bring fourth the rings." Jamie walked over to the Minister pillow in hand. "Remy, repeat after me, I Remy,"

"I Remy,"

"Give thee this ring,"

"Give de dis ring,"

"It is my promise to love you and cherish you,"

"It be m' promise t' love y' an' cherish y',"

"In sickness and in health as long as we both shall live."

"In sickness an' in 'ealth as long as we both shall live."

"Remy, please slide the ring on Rogue's finger." Remy did and the Minister turned to Rogue. "Rogue, please repeat after me, I Rogue,"

"Ah Rogue,"

"Give thee this ring,"

"Give thee this ring,"

"It is my promise to love you and cherish you,"

"It is mah promise t' love ya an' cherish ya,"

"In sickness and in health,"

"In sickness an' in heath,"

"As long as we both shall live."

"As long as we both shall live."

"Rogue please slide the ring on Remy's finger." The minister turned to the group, "Family, friends and honored guests, I would like to introduce Mr. and Mrs. R. LeBeau. You may kiss the bride."

Remy lifted the Vail and whispered, "I be gentle cherie." He bent forwards and Rogue took a deep breath in and let Remy place a gentle kiss on her lips. He withdrew and smiled at her. "Tol' y' Remy be gentle."

Rogue threw her arms around him and leaned in close whispering in his ear, "Thank ya Remy LeBeau, ya have no idea 'ow much this means t' meh. Ah love ya."