Okay, I know I have a lot of things on the go at the moment, but this has been in my head for a while.

Basically, it's an X-Men AU where Cherik is canon. They have Pietro, Wanda and David as children. Raven and Azazel are together with Rogue (adopted) and Kurt as their children.

Kurt and David are the same age, along with Remy/Gambit…. I'll let the story tell the rest.

Please read and review.

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"I am very proud of you boys…" Charles directed his statement to Kurt and Remy, a fond smile on his face, "… going into David's room and helping to strengthen Legion's cage was very brave of you…. A little bit silly, but very brave."

Kurt and Remy smirked slightly, but shuffled slightly anyway… after all, they had been told to stay away from David during his recovery.

"Now, whilst David's walls are a lot stronger, we do have to be careful for a few more days, just to be sure…" he gave them both a fond look, "… however, I think David would be happy to see you. I believe he's in the music room. His new-found freedom has spurred a little piano playing session."

…

"There must be some kind of way outta here

Said the joker to the thief

There's too much confusion

I can't get no relief…"

Kurt and Remy made their way into the music room, beaming at the sight of David at the piano, a wicked smirk on his face as he hammered at the keys.

"Business men, they drink my wine

Plowman dig my earth

None were level on the mind

Nobody up at his word

Hey, hey"

No reason to get excited

The thief he kindly spoke

There are many here among us

Who feel that life is but a joke

But, uh, but you and I, we've been through that

And this is not our fate

So let us stop talkin' falsely now

The hour's getting late, hey"

In a pause of the song, Kurt and Remy started to clap and whoop, startling David to a point where he almost fell out of his seat.

"Funny guys, real funny…" David scowled, before smirking at them and pushing himself back to his feet, "… What did Dad say?"

"Ve got a little bit of a scolding…" Kurt shrugged, "… but I zink he vas just happy to have you back."

"Yeah, I bet."

For a while, they sat in silence, until David finally sighed and nervously spoke up, "I'm sorry for everything I put you through… if I'd known how bad it was getting I- "

"Don't…" Kurt interrupted, "… Ve're your friends and nothing's going to change that."

"Oui! Oui!" Remy agreed eagerly, nodding as David turned to him, "We can be like the three Musketeers! Just like you said."

"You three? Not with how much you skipped in training."

They all turned to the doorway and winced at the sight of Logan standing there.

"Come on…" the older man grunted, "… I was willing to listen to Chuck and give you three some free time, but enough is enough. Some light training won't do you any harm."

"Actually…" Kurt raised his hand, "… Uncle Charles said that David needs to take it easy for a bit and- "

"- We're spending some time on sparring without powers." Logan gestured for them to follow him, "Nothing for Chuck to worry about."

…

"This is useless!" Warren announced after hearing what Logan had planned for them, "We have powers, why would we- "

"- Because the government are always cooking up new schemes to prevent mutants from using their powers." Logan interrupted, glaring at the winged teen, "Hand to hand combat will help you to keep safe or get away."

"So, they'll magically be able to stop my wings from working?"

"Yes… if they decide to break every tiny bone in them."

Warren was stunned into silence at this, his wings shrinking back against his back as the rest of the training class resolutely stared ahead, not wanting to glance back in case the humour of the situation was clear on their faces.

"The rules are simple brats. No powers at all. Those with certain physical mutations will be able to use them but only in certain circumstances, they are not to be your main method of attack or defense. Wings, tails, horns etc, etc."

Many of the mutants weren't happy with the decision but didn't say anything as Logan pulled out a list, "Right… first up Kurt and Kitty."

"Good luck…" David whispered into Kurt's ear, "… I heard she's vicious in hand-to-hand combat."

"Ha, Ha."

As Remy and David moved to the side, to watch the sparring match, David noticed something very interesting…. Remy couldn't stop staring at Logan.

"Really?" he hissed in glee, nudging Remy in the side, "Got a little bit of a crush, do we?"

Remy instantly flushed, trying to hide his face away from David as the other teen continued to nudge him in the side, "Shut up."

"No really…. Logan?"

Remy quickly glanced at the man in question, "You cannot deny he is attractive non? Remy cannot be blamed for having a small crush on the man."

"Remy… he's like three times your age, more than that!"

"Remy know dat! Dat why Remy not going to say anyt'ing until Remy is older."

David still looked unsure about the situation, but chose not to press any further, turning his attention back to the sparring match just as Kurt pinned Kitty to the mat, teasing her when she growled in frustration about not being able to simply phase through the floor.

"Alright, alright…" Logan chuckled, "… split it up you two. Next up are Remy and Ororo."

Ororo winked at Remy as she made her way to the ring, as Kurt teleported to the other side of David.

"Soooo…" the blue-skinned mutant frowned, "… vhat vere you two talking about? Remy looked a little upset."

"…. He has a crush on Logan."

"Vhat!"

"Ssssh!" David glanced around to make sure no-one had heard him, "It's probably just a little crush, but I don't think Remy knows how to deal with it."

"Vell… no, he probably doesn't" Kurt sighed wearily, "Ve both suspect vhat might have happened vhen he vas with Sinister… maybe he's scared?"

David thought to himself for a few moments before he shrugged. "Well… Logan won't do anything until Remy turns eighteen anyway, he's that kind of guy… Remy will get over it before then."

"Sorry Remy!"

They both turned their attention back to the fighting ring, where Remy was clutching at his eye, thankfully chuckling as Ororo frantically tried to move his hand so that she could have a look at it.

"Alright, alright…" Logan stepped into the ring, gently gripping Remy's chin and tilting it to one side so that he could see the extent of the injury (and Remy was quick to drop his hand at that), "… it'll bruise like a bit- peach, but you'll be fine. We'll call this one a draw, so that Chuck doesn't pitch a fit."

Remy still looked a little bit stunned, but nodded anyway and went to sit next to the other two, a light flush appearing on his face, which only deepened when the other two nudged him in the side.

"Shut up…" he muttered, "… not a word."

There were several more matches, before Logan glanced down at his list again… and groaned. "Oh, this oughta be good. Warren and David."

"Ooooooo." Kurt and Remy hissed into David's ear, smirking as David rolled his eyes and made his way to the training ring, as did Warren.

"Alright…" Logan spoke up again, "… I feel like I have to say the rules again for this fight. No powers at all, and if I see excessive use of wing Warren, I will personally drag you to Chuck by them, am I understood?"

The pair nodded begrudgingly and moved into defensive positions, glaring at each other.

"Alright… GO!"

Almost immediately, Warren darted forwards, his hand outstretched as he pinned David against the side of the rink by his throat, before throwing him to the ground.

From there on, it seemed like a one-sided fight… a very vicious, one-sided fight.

Warren's punches were quick, forcing David to dive to side to side in an effort to avoid injury

"T'is doesn't seem like keeping David calm?" Remy hissed in alarm, watching as David attempted to strike Warren, only for his hit to be blocked and Warren to jab him in the side, forcing the breath from his lungs, "De professor is goin' to kill us if Legion breaks free again."

"David can handle himself."

"Without Legion gettin' involved?"

Kurt winced at this, his tail batting frantically from side to side, betraying how anxious he was as he gnawed at his lower lip.

Meanwhile, the other students were starting to grow concerned as well, hissing as Warren pressed the attack more and more, practically pinning David against the edge of the rink.

"Alright Warren, let's call it a day!" called out Logan.

No response.

"Wings! Cut it out!"

Again…. no response.

Before Logan could even think about leaping into the rink and dragging Warren away, there was a sudden tension in the room.

ENOUGH.