Disclaimer's: Don't own them... I am on the horns of a dilemma. Some people want Rogue/Logan : Storm/Remy. Some people want Rogue/Remy and say the hell with who you put the other 2 with. I don't know what to do, so I'm going to write this story and however it unfolds, that's how the story will be, OK? As a matter of fact, I'll let Rogue decide =). Here it goes...

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Rogue let herself wallow in misery for about 10 minutes after everyone left, then calmed herself down. She had problems. Everyone does. Time to deal with it...

"I love Logan," she said.

"I love Remy," she said a moment later.

"And this sucks."

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Meanwhile, the X-Men were trying to figure out just how to deal with the sudden resurrection of their old teammate.

"I can't believe Gambit's been live this whole time," Jean said, "And he never told us."

"All right," Scott said, "On to a slightly more prudent topic: The end of the world."

As usual, no one really cared about what Scott was saying.

"I wish we knew how to cheer Rogue and Nikki up," Jubilee said. Nikki had apparently fled to her room after waking up and had kicked everyone out.

"So, Wolvie," Jubilee said, "What's the deal with you and Rogue?"

"Nothing," Logan said shortly. Jubilee and the others knew better than to pry into his personal business, "And don't call me Wolvie. It sounds stupid."

"But there has to be something going on," Jean said, "The 2 of you have been spending a lot of time together recently."

OK, so the girls are the type to pry and they picked a bad time to do it.

"Nothing!" Logan yelled.

"Geez," Jubilee said, "Keep your shirt on. We were just asking. Besides," she said evilly, "It's not like you love her or anything. The rugged mountain man doesn't have feelings like that for other people."

"Yes," Jean said, taking up the joke, "You haven't seen each other for so long. It takes time to love someone and Rogue has certainly had time to love Remy. We should all be happy for her, not be selfish and keep her to ourselves."

Logan growled, got up, and left the room. The door slammed behind him as he headed out to he woods.

"Was it something we said?" Scott asked. Jean smacked him with a pillow. Maybe the rugged mountain man could feel something besides lust after all...

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Rogue felt like screaming. Maybe she would. No, that would only bring everyone running and she didn't feel like dealing with them now. She decided to go to the Danger Room and work off a little of the frustration by killing a bunch of Gambit look-alikes.

When she wandered down into the hallway, she noticed a silence. Maybe everyone was gone. No, they were probably just trying to leave her alone. Good for them.

Rogue walked to the Danger Room, but it was in use. By Nikki. Rogue shut down Nikki's simulation and walked in. Nikki stared at her.

"What did you do that for?" she yelled.

"Well," Rogue said, "You looked like you were having trouble. Wanna spar together?" She hoped Nikki would say yes. They really needed to talk.

"No," Nikki said shortly.

"Well, then," Rogue said, "Why don't we go get some lunch? I'm starving and you must be, too. You were unconscious for lunch."

"Who's fault is that?" Nikki asked.

"Mine," Rogue said, "I just thought we could talk about all the things I saw in your mind. that's all." She started to walk away.

"Wait," Nikki said. She sighed, "Why not?"

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They made themselves sandwiches and took the back up to Rogue's room. Rogue figured everyone would be leaving her alone, so they would have some privacy.

"What do you want to talk about?" Nikki asked.

"I'm sorry," Rogue said, "I made your life a living Hell and I didn't even know about you."

Nikki was quiet before saying, "It's OK. My Father made my life a living Hell, not you."

"Don't blame him," Rogue said.

"Then who should I blame?" Nikki asked.

Rogue couldn't figure out how to say that she should blame Gambit, but that he was too cute and funny and annoying and sweet to blame, so she changed subjects.

"Nikki," Rogue said, "I want to go see your Father."

Nikki looked at her with scared eyes, "But he doesn't want you to know he's alive!"

"I know," Rogue said, "But he had to know he was taking that chance when he sent you here. I want to see him, Nikki. I need to see him, for my own peace of mind. I need to figure out my feelings."

Nikki was silent and Rogue went on, "I want to see him but I won't do it without your permission. I saw your address in your mind, but if you don't want me to, then I won't."

"Well," Nikki said, "If he was willing to ruin our lives because he loved you, then I guess he deserves to get what he wants."

"Thank you," Rogue said, "Tell the others where I'm going."

"No problem," Nikki said, "You can take my car. Wolverine seems a little protective of his." She tossed Rogue her keys.

Rogue caught them and ran out of the room.

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Oh my God, Rogue thought, I'm really here!

She had driven like mad all day and night and finally, at 9:32 the next morning, she was outside Remy and Nicoletta's house.

I can't do this, she thought, I can't knock on that door.

Somehow, though, she did.

The door opened slowly. Rogue stared. Those beautiful red on black eyes stared at her in equal shock. The dark red hair was still long, but threaded with gray at the temples. She couldn't speak.

"Cher?" Remy's eyes went wide.

"Remy," she whispered and walked through the open door to meet him.

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Gambit led Rogue into the living room and they sat down on the couch.

"Why?" Rogue asked. She could feel tears filling her eyes, "Why didn't you come back to me? And don't give me that crap about your 'honor' like you did Nikki. You can't fool me."

"Oh, cher, please don't cry," Gambit said. He looked at her helplessly, "I couldn't come back."

"Then why didn't you at least tell us you were alive?" Rogue said, "I almost killed myself and you didn't even care!" The tears slid down her cheeks.

Remy reached over and wiped them away with his gloved finger, "I couldn't." he said simply.

"You can touch me, you know," Rogue said, "See this bracelet? It controls my powers, and I might as well not have for all I use it. But you don't know because you weren't there! I waited for you for 20 years because part of me never quit hoping and just as I gave up and found someone I love, you came back! Why didn't you just stay dead?" Rogue could feel herself coming apart.

"What would I have said if I came back?" Gambit said, "Hey, guys, I wanted to die, but didn't so now look how stupid I am? No, cher, I wouldn't do that."

"You and your damn pride!" Rogue yelled, "Why didn't you think of us?"

"Then, Stormy came," Gambit said, "She told me you had run off and that the team would probably disband. I felt so guilty that I didn't even think about coming back. I was just content with what I had."

Rogue quieted down, "Were you happy with your life?" Remy nodded, " Well, Remy, then I guess there's nothing else to say except I want to ask a favor of you."

"What is it, cher?" he said.

"I want you to do what you didn't do 20 years ago," Rogue said, "I want you to come back and help us save the world, as an X-Men."

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Logan was pacing the living room. Rogue had called the day before and said that she and Gambit were coming back to the Mansion. When were they going to be here? He didn't know why he tortured himself. She had chosen the Swamp Rat. She would never be his...

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"They're here!" Nikki yelled. She ran out to meet the car and flung herself into her father's arms.

"How's my angel?" he asked.

"Just fine, Daddy," Nikki said.

Rogue watched them and smiled. Maybe this had all been for the best after all. He truly loved this girl...

Everyone was thrilled to see Gambit. There were lots of hugs and all that sentimental stuff. Logan stood slightly apart from the others. When Remy walked over to him, Logan raised his hand in greeting and then walked away.

Remy was slightly confused until he saw Rogue staring after Logan's retreating back.

"...and just as I gave up and found someone I love, you came back!" Rogue's words came back to him. Well, well, well, 20 years certainly had changed a thing or 2...

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Logan was just turning in for the night when a knock came on his bedroom door. He walked over and opened it. Rogue stood outside his room. He stared at her, confused.

"Well," Rogue said, "You sure haven't picked up any Southern hospitality. Can I come in?"

Logan stepped back and she walked into his room. He closed the door behind her.

"Can we talk?" Rogue asked.

"About what?" Logan asked, "Your new boyfriend?" He turned away. Rogue looked at him in shock.

"What are you talking about?"

"You and the Cajun," Wolverine said, regaining his cool.

"I told you," Rogue said, "This didn't change anything between us. I still love you, Logan."

Logan said nothing.

"I went to see Remy because I had to," Rogue said, "I needed to see if the sight of him sparked up any passion. It didn't. I was happy to see him alive and well, but that was all." She took Logan's hand, "He didn't make me feel the way you do."

"So what now?" Logan asked.

"Well," Rogue said. She turned her head away from his for a moment before taking a deep breath and continuing, "Maybe you could help me put this bracelet to good use."

"Oh, really?" Logan said.

Rogue smiled and said, "I'm your Rogue."

He leaned over and turned out the lights, "Not yet. But in a few minutes you will be."

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Well? I hope all you Rogue and Gambit fans don't hate me. I really love the way this turned out. I just hope everyone else thinks so, too... Please keep reading, the battle hasn't even started yet!