Okay, hi I'm back. Sorry it took so long. Lots of things happened. Writer's
block. Problems with my computer. Homecoming. Drama. Six weeks of grueling
rehearsals will wipe anybody out, let me tell you.
The Blackbird:
"Set it down over there Kitty. Nice and easy. A little slower. Slower.
Slower!" Logan yelled from the copilot's seat. They were approaching the
ground too fast. It was going to be one heck of a rough landing. Suddenly they
slowed down and floated gently to the ground. Logan sighed in relief and looked
around. Jean had her hands to her temple, obviously concentrating hard.
"Thanks Red."
"Your welcome Logan." Jean's voice was weak and quiet. The professor
suggested that she stay behind and rest. She was in no condition to go walking
around the streets of New Orleans. Scott volunteered to stay with her. The
rest of them piled out of the Blackbird, with Kitty blushing furiously at her
bad landing.
"Kurt, Kitty, Evan, you go with Storm. Rogue, you will go with Logan.
Hank, your with me. We will each meet back here at sunset if we can't find him.
You have your communicators? Good. Keep in touch." The professor simple
statements made it seem to logical, so simple, that they all felt that there was
no way that they could possibly not find him.
It was about an hour later, when Kitty saw him. He was leaning up against
the side of a building, a cigarette dangling from his lips. She turned around
to tell the others, but she couldn't see them. They must not have realized that
I stopped.
She looked back at the boy, torn between approaching him and going
after the others. But she didn't have to make that decision. He raised his head and
even though he was wearing dark sunglasses, she could tell that he was staring right
at her. He smiled slowly and sauntered over to her. Kitty swallowed. He was one
of the most handsome guy she had ever seen. Except for that goatee. That was terrible.
But the rest of him was impressive. He didn't stop until he was right in front of her.
With his impressive height of 6'1 he towered over her. He smelled of cigarettes and
cologne.
"Can Remy help you, ma petite fille?"
Kitty would have answered, except that at that moment she saw Logan coming
right for them. She waved at him and signaled him to hurry. "Yes, you, like,
can totally help me. But Mr. Logan can explain it better than, like, I could."
Logan strolled up, with Rogue behind him, in such a way that Remy wouldn't
be able to get a good look at her. "You Remy LeBeau?" Remy nodded his head.
"We want to talk to you. It's important. Darlin'" he said, turning slightly to
Rogue, "go let the other's know we found him." Rogue turned and went into a
nearby alleyway to use her communicator. "Listen, bub, this is about your,
shall we say, special talents"
Remy smiled. "So, you have heard of Remy. Oui, Remy will go with you."
Rogue came out and nodded an affirmative at Logan before heading back to the
Blackbird. "Who's the fille?" he asked Kitty.
"Oh, that's, like, Rogue. I'm Kitty."
"'Allo. Why the femme not let Remy see her face? She got a grudge against
Remy?"
"No, Rogue just doesn't like people much."
"Maybe Remy can change her mind, non?" He winked at Kitty, who blushed
beet red. I hope he didn't see me blush she thought. He obviously did, because
he chuckled lightly and gave her a knowing smile.
"I wouldn't bother Rogue too much pal. She'd wipe the floor with you if
you make her mad." Logan growled from behind them, ignoring Remy's disbelieving
smile as he looked at Rogue's retreating figure. "And I'd keep your voices down
if I were you. You're catching up to Rogue."
Remy let out a whistle as the Blackbird came in sight. "Very nice."
"I'm glad you like it Remy. You will be working with it, that is, if you
come with us. What has Logan told you?"
"Nothin' much homme. Jus' that you be interested in Remy's skills."
"That's right. I am Professor Charles Xavier. I am the head of the Xavier
Institute for Higher Learning in Bayville, NewYork. Everyone one at the
Institute is a mutant, like yourself. We offer mutants a place to be together,
to learn more about themselves and their powers."
"Dat's very nice, homme, but what you want Remy to steal?"
"Steal!" The students, who had by this time gathered around the professor
were more than a little shocked. Scott and Jean looked like they were going to
blow a fuse. The idea that Professor Xavier would ever hire a thief! The
nerve! Even Logan growled in contempt. But the professor took it all in
stride.
"I don't want you to steal anything. I want you to come live with us. To
be a member of our team, the X-men. We will help you control your powers and
find your limits."
"Remy been doin' jus' fine by himself. Why should he come wit' you?"
"Come and give us a try. If you don't like living with us, you are free to
leave at any time."
"Remy ain't so sure, got family an' friends." He was wavering, and the
professor knew that he could be swayed in their favor with the right word. But
unfortunately, Rogue was fed up and wanted to go home.
"Quite beaten' behind the bush. Make up your mind will ya." As she said
this, she stepped into the fading light. Remy's first real look at her made him
suck in a deep breath. The setting sun caught the white streaks in her hair,
making them glow against the rest of her auburn hair. Her green eyes glinted
with internal fire and life. She stood self-assured and confident in herself,
her sensitivity about her skin forgotten in her weariness.
"Anything for you, chere. Maybe you volunteer to show Remy around, non?"
"Non, is right. Ah never volunteer for unpleasant duties." With that she
turned on her heel and marched into the Blackbird. The others shot Remy
apologizing smiles and lead him into the plane.
"Welcome to the X-men, Remy. My name is Ororo, but I am also known as
Storm. Is there any special code name you would like?"
"Call Remy Gambit. Always liked a challenge."
Kitty whispered to Jean. "That's because he never met Rogue before." Jean
smirked and nodded to Kitty. They mouthed to each other, match-makers, and
gave Rogue two truly evil smiles.
The Mansion:
Shania Twain's I'm Gonna Get You Good filtered through the speakers,
filling the room. Wolverine shot Storm a look. Some day he thought. I'll make
you love me some day. She felt his eyes on her and turned to him. Ahh, crude.
"Uh, shouldn't the pip-squeaks be back by now?"
"You want teenagers to try to find Remy in New Orleans? That boy knows New
Orleans like the back of his hand. It could take all day to find him."
"Did Remy hear you mention him, Stormy?" Remy was lounging in the door
way, with Hank and Scott.
"No, Remy, the other you. Logan seems to think that they should be back by
now."
"They will be here in a little while, they just left New Orleans." The
professor and the rest of the team entered the room.
"Why you all so anxious to meet the other me. Remy knew he was good. He
jus' didn' know he was that good."
"Sugah, if your ego gets any bigger, we'll all have ta leave the room."
"Cut it out you two."
"Professor!" Jean sat up with a cry.
"I feel them too. Intruders. X-men, protect this mansion like you would
ours."
"Who is it Professor?"
"The Brotherhood." At that moment, a tremor knocked the gate down and the
X-men ran outside to defend their almost-home. But they took one look at this
Brotherhood and laughed. Hard. The Brotherhood, looked shocked as they stared
at the adults facing them.
"Whoa, yo, Lance, I think we should beat it."
"Grow a backbone Toad. We can take them," Avalanche ordered, but he was
shaking in his fruit bowl helmet.
Bobby was laughing so hard that Rogue and Scott had to steady him before he
fell. It was all he could do to gasp out. "It's…the…Brotherhood in…miniature."
This set Gambit and Wolverine, and even the Professor was smiling. Of course,
that was when Peitro recognized Beast.
"Mr. McCoy? Is that you?"
"Yes, my lad, it is."
"Are you all X-men?"
"Yes, we are, my super-fast-foot-driven-compadre."
Peitro fainted dead away, with Blob and Toad not far behind him, leaving one
very perplexed Avalanche staring at his rivals, who were now a whole lot more
impressive and intimidating.
Sorry for the wait. I have no idea when I'll get a new one out. I hope it will
be soon. But a little tip, the more reviews I get, the more I will write. And
please remember, this is an AU for both evo and comic. Timelines really don't
matter. I've gotten several comments about correct timelines. I'm ignoring all
time lines. This is just for fun.
Oh, and what did you people think about Saturday's Evo. I can't believe
what they did to Evan. Not that I ever particularly cared for him, but, that
was just downright cruel.
Crim Lady.