Yippiee!! England! As I am an American, I do not mean to get anything wrong
in said nation. If I do, and there are any Brits that are reading this,
please tell me and I'll correct it. Oh, and there'll be an OC later that
joins the duo. As I said, this fic just reached a whole new level of
interesting. But I think now is the time for me to do all my reviews and
stuff, so if ya don't care, just scroll down some and hit the story. I've
already done this for chapter one, so I won't repeat those. But the other
29 I will. If you've already reviewed, your name is here somewhere!
Felidae: Hope you've liked the MOOOOOOORE you've seen!
Missi: Hope ya liked the second and subsequent chaps
Jubes2681: I'm a Wolvie/Jubes fan too. I love em all (cept the romances)
Cat: I plan to!
DevDev: Still reading, still loving it I hope. Thanks!
lilWolvie: aahh.one of my most loyal fans. I thank you for sticking with me! And yes, they're going to England!
Jo the Phoenix: Love the name, I'm enjoying it too!
Wolvster: Another avid reader! Thanks for staying around!
Mojo: I sincerely hope this isn't a lemon. Thanks for the offer.
Buckster: That's ok! I have enough trouble coming up with ideas of my own, much less give em out to anyone else!
mentallyINSANE: yes, yes you are. Congratulations!
TheWolf: thanks, and cool name!
Remy's girl: it's coming, slowly but surely. And I'm still not sure, so I made her more defiant later on.
Kojiro Takamashi: Let me guess..you're either from Japan or you like Anime?? Well, thanks for reviewing!
Felidae: Welcome back, yeah re-reading it, she was a little wimpy. But I made her more defiant! Take that Scott!
Meredith: Thank you for the praise.
Gunsmoke Tea: That's a really interesting suggestion. I may use that, but I think I know where this is going (sort of)
Furry Elf: Love the name BTW. I thank you for the very high praise!
And now on with the story!!
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"Gambit still doan believe de professor give you money for dese tickets." Gambit was amazed as he sat in the first class section of a Delta.
"This is awesome!" she yelled as she flipped through her own DVD selection. "They've got every movie you could ever want, and it's all to yourself!" She chose "Dogma" and sat back as the plane took off.
Gambit settled for flirting with the stewardesses until Jubilee punched him in the arm and mouthed "Rogue" to him. He sighed, claimed it was all harmless fun, and was content with watching a movie.
Several movies later, the captain announced their approach. Good thing too, Gambit thought, Jubilee is about to jump out of the plane. He looked over at the young girl, who was fidgeting and glancing out the window about every five seconds.
Finally, they landed, and Jubilee was easily the first one off the plane. When Gambit caught up with her at the gate, she had a mischievous gleam in her eye.
"Race ya to the bags!" She took off with Gambit in close pursuit. With her gymnastic skill, she easily dodged in and out of the crowd, reaching baggage claim first. Gambit grabbed both of their suitcases, and she slung her backpack over her shoulders. When they finally reached the exit, it was pouring outside (A/N: when is it NOT raining in England?)
Jubilee frowned and looked at Gambit, who was hiking his collar up on his trench coat. She pulled out the cloak Storm had given her, ignored Gambit's stares, and wrapped it around her. She immediately felt a warmth spread through her, and decided on the whole ensemble. She pulled the hood over her head, and nodded to Gambit. They were going to have to walk. As they stepped out into the rain, she noticed that it was deflecting before it hit her, so she wasn't getting wet at all. Luckily, it was pouring so hard, no one seemed to notice.
"Where you get dat, petite?"
"Storm gave it to me before we left. Said it was from Africa."
"Looks good on you, but we need ta find a place for cover. De rain is getting a little hard, non?" Jubilee nodded and they soon ducked into a pet store.
It was nearly empty, save a few other tourists seeking shelter from the storm and a couple of store clerks.
"Can I help you?" A young man, only a few years older than Jubilee, came up behind them. He was almost 6 feet tall, and his blonde hair was slicked back. His pale blue eyes held a depth neither of them could grasp.
Jubilee spoke up, "Just taking shelter. These English storms are brutal."
"Americans? Don't get many of you in here. This storm could last a while. Look, my shift is almost over. How about I take you back to my place? Mum wouldn't mind; she loves visitors, especially those like us."
"Those like us? What's that supposed to mean?"
He leaned in to her, "You know, mutants." Her eyes grew wide, and he answered her unspoken question. "I'm partly telepathic, but mostly empathic." He looked at his watch. "Well, it's nearly tea time, so if you would care to join us?" He nodded to the back room, and Jubilee followed reluctantly. Gambit was more cautious, but promised to look out for her. Besides, if he let her go off on her own with this boy, Wolverine would skin him alive and hang him from the highest tree limb.
He shut the door behind Gambit and motioned for them to gather around him. His hand began to glow orange, and he waved it in the air, causing a visible rift in space.
"This scared me the first couple of times I did it, but you get used to it. I can pretty much go anywhere within 10 miles of me." He motioned for Jubilee to step inside, but Gambit laid a hand on her shoulder. He stepped through first, followed by Jubilee, then the boy, closing the rift behind him.
They all stepped out in front of a Victorian style home, two stories, with a wrap-around porch. The boy, who still had made no mention of his name, laid a hand on each of their shoulders.
"This is my home. Forgive me for not introducing myself earlier, my mum would be ashamed. I am Blayne Warner." He flashed a winning smile, causing the two others to relax a little.
"My name is Jubilee, and this is Gambit," she motioned to the Cajun beside her. "We're lookin' for a friend of ours. Goes by the name Wolverine. Heard of him? He came in earlier today."
"I am sorry, miss, but no, I have not. Please, join us for tea." He welcomed them into his home, and introduced them to his mother, Sarah Warner. "Father was killed in a riot in the East End just after my brother was born." He turned to his mother, "Mum, where is Tobias?"
"He is taking a nap. Come, tea is ready." As the clock struck four o'clock, the four of them were gathered around a small table. A cup of tea and a plate of crumpets was placed in front of them by an elderly woman.
"Thank you, Emma. How would you like your tea Jubilee?"
"Uh," she glanced at Gambit and racked her brain, trying to remember her World Cultures class. "Two lumps, please." She sounded extremely pleased with herself, and Mrs. Warner just smiled and added two spoonfuls of sugar to the drink.
"Gambit, was it?" He nodded, "How would you like yours?"
"One lump, please." Sarah seemed a bit taken aback by the man's accent, but made no mention. She scooped the sugar into his drink, and they sat in silence for a few moments.
"Well, with names such as yours, you must be mutants. What are your powers?"
Jubilee shifted uncomfortably; she hated being pegged before she said or did anything. "I'm a pyrotechnic. Basically, it's fireworks on a higher level."
"Gambit have to show you, ma'am." He stood and pulled a card out of his coat. He charged it up, watching as the two foreigners-non, we be de foreigners-stared in awe. "Highly explosive, and Gambit is deadly accurate."
"Fascinating. Well, I am not as volatile as either of you. I am telekinetic. Blayne inherited my mental skills, but he is more empathic. His father was a good man, bless his soul. He was called the perfect athlete by many; stronger than average, perfect hand-eye coordination, agile, and faster than anyone I've ever seen."
"How old is Tobias?" Jubilee was curious about their newfound friends. It was good to know people, especially if you were this far from home.
"He is only 4, so he is not showing signs of mutation yet. But I have faith." She sipped the last of her tea and stood. The others rose as well, all having finished well before she.
"Mum, Tobias is awake." He had his eyes closed, obviously tuned in to his brother's feelings.
"Thank you Blayne. Excuse me as I go retrieve my other son." She nodded at her two guests and took her leave of them. She returned a short time later with a young boy attached to her hand. "Blayne, I believe you have work to do for your schooling. I do not want you to start your college year off wrong."
"Yes, Mum." He excused himself from the group and went upstairs.
"What brings the two of you all the way to London?"
"We are looking for a friend. His name's Logan, but he goes by Wolverine. Ya really can't miss him; he's got metal claws and a short temper." Her voice wavered slightly, but thankfully it was only noticed by Gambit.
"I am sorry, I haven't seen him; but let me call my neighbor, Martha. She is always on the up and up with gossip." She picked up a telephone and rang her friend. She sat on the couch, making small talk for a while until she could work it in. After another ten minutes of hearing the latest gossip of the township, she hung up and turned to her visitors.
"He was seen at the train station. Apparently gave a good fright to a young attendant there."
"How long ago?"
"An hour. He got on a train to Scotland." Someone bounded down the stairs.
"Mum, I'm going with them. They'll need someone who knows the terrain."
"Absolutely not. You have studying to do."
"Mum, look, as soon as we find this Wolverine, I will come straight home and study all you want. Just please let me go out this once?"
"I'll look out for de buck," Gambit offered.
"And it would be nice to have someone my age to hang with," Jubilee put in.
"Very well, but you are to be back home in no more than two weeks. And I plan on hearing from you occasionally." He dove into her embrace, thanking her profusely. He then knelt down to his younger brother.
"Hey, Toby, you're the man of the house now. Take care of Mum and Emma. I'll be back soon."
"You're leaving?"
"Only for a little while, Toby, I'll be back."
"You promise?"
"Yeah, I'll be back before you know it." Toby crushed him with strength he didn't know the four-year old possessed, and then kissed him on the cheek. "Now that doesn't mean you can take my stuff. I want everything in its place when I return."
"Okay, goodbye." Blayne chuckled along with his mother as the child pushed his older brother to the door. Jubilee thanked Mrs. Warner and was surprised when she was pulled into a hug. She shook Gambit's hand and the three were off, with a pocketful of money from the vault, to Scotland.
"So, Blayne, how are we getting to Scotland?"
"Easy," he created a rift and jumped through. Jubilee shrugged and she and Gambit jumped through. They emerged in the train station. "We'll take a train," he said smiling. Jubilee shook her head, laughing, and Gambit decided to keep a close eye on the two teenagers. As they waited for their train, he desperately tried to remember how he had gotten into this in the first place.
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Whew! This was a hard chapter! Well, what does everyone think of our new mutant? I hope this long chapter makes up for the 10-day wait. I apologize immensely!
Felidae: Hope you've liked the MOOOOOOORE you've seen!
Missi: Hope ya liked the second and subsequent chaps
Jubes2681: I'm a Wolvie/Jubes fan too. I love em all (cept the romances)
Cat: I plan to!
DevDev: Still reading, still loving it I hope. Thanks!
lilWolvie: aahh.one of my most loyal fans. I thank you for sticking with me! And yes, they're going to England!
Jo the Phoenix: Love the name, I'm enjoying it too!
Wolvster: Another avid reader! Thanks for staying around!
Mojo: I sincerely hope this isn't a lemon. Thanks for the offer.
Buckster: That's ok! I have enough trouble coming up with ideas of my own, much less give em out to anyone else!
mentallyINSANE: yes, yes you are. Congratulations!
TheWolf: thanks, and cool name!
Remy's girl: it's coming, slowly but surely. And I'm still not sure, so I made her more defiant later on.
Kojiro Takamashi: Let me guess..you're either from Japan or you like Anime?? Well, thanks for reviewing!
Felidae: Welcome back, yeah re-reading it, she was a little wimpy. But I made her more defiant! Take that Scott!
Meredith: Thank you for the praise.
Gunsmoke Tea: That's a really interesting suggestion. I may use that, but I think I know where this is going (sort of)
Furry Elf: Love the name BTW. I thank you for the very high praise!
And now on with the story!!
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"Gambit still doan believe de professor give you money for dese tickets." Gambit was amazed as he sat in the first class section of a Delta.
"This is awesome!" she yelled as she flipped through her own DVD selection. "They've got every movie you could ever want, and it's all to yourself!" She chose "Dogma" and sat back as the plane took off.
Gambit settled for flirting with the stewardesses until Jubilee punched him in the arm and mouthed "Rogue" to him. He sighed, claimed it was all harmless fun, and was content with watching a movie.
Several movies later, the captain announced their approach. Good thing too, Gambit thought, Jubilee is about to jump out of the plane. He looked over at the young girl, who was fidgeting and glancing out the window about every five seconds.
Finally, they landed, and Jubilee was easily the first one off the plane. When Gambit caught up with her at the gate, she had a mischievous gleam in her eye.
"Race ya to the bags!" She took off with Gambit in close pursuit. With her gymnastic skill, she easily dodged in and out of the crowd, reaching baggage claim first. Gambit grabbed both of their suitcases, and she slung her backpack over her shoulders. When they finally reached the exit, it was pouring outside (A/N: when is it NOT raining in England?)
Jubilee frowned and looked at Gambit, who was hiking his collar up on his trench coat. She pulled out the cloak Storm had given her, ignored Gambit's stares, and wrapped it around her. She immediately felt a warmth spread through her, and decided on the whole ensemble. She pulled the hood over her head, and nodded to Gambit. They were going to have to walk. As they stepped out into the rain, she noticed that it was deflecting before it hit her, so she wasn't getting wet at all. Luckily, it was pouring so hard, no one seemed to notice.
"Where you get dat, petite?"
"Storm gave it to me before we left. Said it was from Africa."
"Looks good on you, but we need ta find a place for cover. De rain is getting a little hard, non?" Jubilee nodded and they soon ducked into a pet store.
It was nearly empty, save a few other tourists seeking shelter from the storm and a couple of store clerks.
"Can I help you?" A young man, only a few years older than Jubilee, came up behind them. He was almost 6 feet tall, and his blonde hair was slicked back. His pale blue eyes held a depth neither of them could grasp.
Jubilee spoke up, "Just taking shelter. These English storms are brutal."
"Americans? Don't get many of you in here. This storm could last a while. Look, my shift is almost over. How about I take you back to my place? Mum wouldn't mind; she loves visitors, especially those like us."
"Those like us? What's that supposed to mean?"
He leaned in to her, "You know, mutants." Her eyes grew wide, and he answered her unspoken question. "I'm partly telepathic, but mostly empathic." He looked at his watch. "Well, it's nearly tea time, so if you would care to join us?" He nodded to the back room, and Jubilee followed reluctantly. Gambit was more cautious, but promised to look out for her. Besides, if he let her go off on her own with this boy, Wolverine would skin him alive and hang him from the highest tree limb.
He shut the door behind Gambit and motioned for them to gather around him. His hand began to glow orange, and he waved it in the air, causing a visible rift in space.
"This scared me the first couple of times I did it, but you get used to it. I can pretty much go anywhere within 10 miles of me." He motioned for Jubilee to step inside, but Gambit laid a hand on her shoulder. He stepped through first, followed by Jubilee, then the boy, closing the rift behind him.
They all stepped out in front of a Victorian style home, two stories, with a wrap-around porch. The boy, who still had made no mention of his name, laid a hand on each of their shoulders.
"This is my home. Forgive me for not introducing myself earlier, my mum would be ashamed. I am Blayne Warner." He flashed a winning smile, causing the two others to relax a little.
"My name is Jubilee, and this is Gambit," she motioned to the Cajun beside her. "We're lookin' for a friend of ours. Goes by the name Wolverine. Heard of him? He came in earlier today."
"I am sorry, miss, but no, I have not. Please, join us for tea." He welcomed them into his home, and introduced them to his mother, Sarah Warner. "Father was killed in a riot in the East End just after my brother was born." He turned to his mother, "Mum, where is Tobias?"
"He is taking a nap. Come, tea is ready." As the clock struck four o'clock, the four of them were gathered around a small table. A cup of tea and a plate of crumpets was placed in front of them by an elderly woman.
"Thank you, Emma. How would you like your tea Jubilee?"
"Uh," she glanced at Gambit and racked her brain, trying to remember her World Cultures class. "Two lumps, please." She sounded extremely pleased with herself, and Mrs. Warner just smiled and added two spoonfuls of sugar to the drink.
"Gambit, was it?" He nodded, "How would you like yours?"
"One lump, please." Sarah seemed a bit taken aback by the man's accent, but made no mention. She scooped the sugar into his drink, and they sat in silence for a few moments.
"Well, with names such as yours, you must be mutants. What are your powers?"
Jubilee shifted uncomfortably; she hated being pegged before she said or did anything. "I'm a pyrotechnic. Basically, it's fireworks on a higher level."
"Gambit have to show you, ma'am." He stood and pulled a card out of his coat. He charged it up, watching as the two foreigners-non, we be de foreigners-stared in awe. "Highly explosive, and Gambit is deadly accurate."
"Fascinating. Well, I am not as volatile as either of you. I am telekinetic. Blayne inherited my mental skills, but he is more empathic. His father was a good man, bless his soul. He was called the perfect athlete by many; stronger than average, perfect hand-eye coordination, agile, and faster than anyone I've ever seen."
"How old is Tobias?" Jubilee was curious about their newfound friends. It was good to know people, especially if you were this far from home.
"He is only 4, so he is not showing signs of mutation yet. But I have faith." She sipped the last of her tea and stood. The others rose as well, all having finished well before she.
"Mum, Tobias is awake." He had his eyes closed, obviously tuned in to his brother's feelings.
"Thank you Blayne. Excuse me as I go retrieve my other son." She nodded at her two guests and took her leave of them. She returned a short time later with a young boy attached to her hand. "Blayne, I believe you have work to do for your schooling. I do not want you to start your college year off wrong."
"Yes, Mum." He excused himself from the group and went upstairs.
"What brings the two of you all the way to London?"
"We are looking for a friend. His name's Logan, but he goes by Wolverine. Ya really can't miss him; he's got metal claws and a short temper." Her voice wavered slightly, but thankfully it was only noticed by Gambit.
"I am sorry, I haven't seen him; but let me call my neighbor, Martha. She is always on the up and up with gossip." She picked up a telephone and rang her friend. She sat on the couch, making small talk for a while until she could work it in. After another ten minutes of hearing the latest gossip of the township, she hung up and turned to her visitors.
"He was seen at the train station. Apparently gave a good fright to a young attendant there."
"How long ago?"
"An hour. He got on a train to Scotland." Someone bounded down the stairs.
"Mum, I'm going with them. They'll need someone who knows the terrain."
"Absolutely not. You have studying to do."
"Mum, look, as soon as we find this Wolverine, I will come straight home and study all you want. Just please let me go out this once?"
"I'll look out for de buck," Gambit offered.
"And it would be nice to have someone my age to hang with," Jubilee put in.
"Very well, but you are to be back home in no more than two weeks. And I plan on hearing from you occasionally." He dove into her embrace, thanking her profusely. He then knelt down to his younger brother.
"Hey, Toby, you're the man of the house now. Take care of Mum and Emma. I'll be back soon."
"You're leaving?"
"Only for a little while, Toby, I'll be back."
"You promise?"
"Yeah, I'll be back before you know it." Toby crushed him with strength he didn't know the four-year old possessed, and then kissed him on the cheek. "Now that doesn't mean you can take my stuff. I want everything in its place when I return."
"Okay, goodbye." Blayne chuckled along with his mother as the child pushed his older brother to the door. Jubilee thanked Mrs. Warner and was surprised when she was pulled into a hug. She shook Gambit's hand and the three were off, with a pocketful of money from the vault, to Scotland.
"So, Blayne, how are we getting to Scotland?"
"Easy," he created a rift and jumped through. Jubilee shrugged and she and Gambit jumped through. They emerged in the train station. "We'll take a train," he said smiling. Jubilee shook her head, laughing, and Gambit decided to keep a close eye on the two teenagers. As they waited for their train, he desperately tried to remember how he had gotten into this in the first place.
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Whew! This was a hard chapter! Well, what does everyone think of our new mutant? I hope this long chapter makes up for the 10-day wait. I apologize immensely!