Learning To Live Again Revised Edition Chapter 6, "MIA...(Missing In Action...)"



"What's this meetin' for Cyke?" Logan asked, chewing on the end of a cigar.
"Well, it seems that Joseph has disappeared. It happened right after one of his sessions with Jean, so we are afraid he may have regained his old memories and alias of Magneto." As always, Scott's voice told what his hidden eyes couldn't…he really was afraid, and was doing his best to sound stern and leader like.
The others looked around at each other, and Beast spoke up after taking notice of two empty seats aside from Joseph's. "Umm…I hate to put a damper on this already serious meeting, but am I the only one who has noticed the absence of our two Southern members?" He put his hands behind his furry, blue head, eyes looking around.
"Does anyone have any idea where they are by chance?" Jean asked, wondering if they could keep from having to do a full-scale grounds search for the two.
"Well, I told Rogue to get Gambit down to the Danger Room after he was mostly recovered from his hangover. They might not have heard me call the meeting if that's where they are." Scott said. Storm shook her head. " I came by the Danger Room on my way here. It was inactive. I suppose that Gambit is still recovering from his hangover in his room."
Beast smiled. "And knowing our Southern Belle, she would be present if he is still recovering. So I am guessing one of us should go check the resident Cajun's quarters for them."
"I'll go." Logan volunteered.
"Alright. Instruct them to join us if you would." Jean said.


Logan moved out of the War room and to Gambit's door. Rogue was still there, he could smell her. But wasn't that the shower he heard running? Cautiously, he opened the door. The Cajun and Rogue were no where in sight. A pile of men's and women's clothes in front of the bathroom door answered the whereabouts, and the most likely actions. Only question was, "how?" Logan left the room quickly, hoping they hadn't heard him.


"Did you find them Logan?" Storm asked, noticing no Southerners were in tow.
"Nope. Weren't in the Cajun or Rogue's room, or anywhere else I looked on my way back."
Scott glanced at his wife with a raised eyebrow Something tells me he found them, but decided not to disturb them.
Jean looked at Logan for a moment before mentally agreeing with her husband. You may be right…
"Ok. Storm?" Jean looked to the regal weather-goddess.
"Yes Jean?"
"Would you be so kind as to fill them in on what they missed when you see either of them again?"
"Of course." Storm smiled, then motioned for Scott to finish the meeting.