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It was 10 am the following morning in a small town in Virginia. Outside of town in an area few pass by, an out of the way house had a very upset visitor, Sabertooth. (I am going to kill that guy) He thought as he sitting at a kitchen table looking over his quickly healing wounds. He simply could not believe that he was beat-up but this new guy. He smiled as he thought of the some ways he was going to make him suffer. Near by a dark hooded figure watches the house from far away with a riflescope, minus the rifle. Then talks out loud to itself with a female voice. "Well Mr. Creed looks like you messed up our little job we sent you on. If you only knew that we are going to destroy you as well." An evil grin forms. "No matter we will soon have you and the X-men taken care of." She turns to leave. (If you only knew who we were.)
Back at the Xavier mansion Asa has gotten a few more hours of sleep. He woke up at 10:15 am, takes a shower and reads from his Bible with the guidance of a daily devotional. This devotional gives a few passages to read for the Old and/or the New Testament and gives some comments on a variety of subjects. Usually he would go and train when he got up, but today he was more concerned about Jubilee. Before he left he prayed for the X-men and Gen-Xers that he had met, and the one's he had yet to meet. Took out his guitar and sang one of his favorite youth group songs he had learned while being a counselor at a Christian Youth retreat in the mountains at about the same time last year.
It was 11:30am when he left his room. It was past breakfast time and he was hoping to grab some lunch. He passed by Bobby and Sam who informed him that Jubilee was back in her room resting with Logan by her side. (Gee for such a rough and tumble guy he has a tender touch with Jubilee, better not tell him that he may bite me) Asa thought. He then said farewell to the two X-men and headed for the kitchen. In the kitchen he found Husk seated at the table with a glass of milk.
Asa-" Good morning Paige, how are you doing this morning?"
Paige looks up at him and grinned - "Good morning Mr...umm Asa. I am ok considering last night."
Asa -"Yes I see, well have you eaten anything yet?"
Paige - "Actually I am getting a little hungry. Maybe we could get one of the staff to make us something?"
Asa had familiarized himself with the kitchen and its contents last night.
Asa -"No need, I am quite handy around the kitchen let me fix up a sandwich for you."
Paige- "I do not know."
Asa - "It would be a pleasure to serve a future member of X-men."
Paige grin got a little wider -"Ok."
Asa then goes in to a flurry of motion. He sets out two plates. Gets out some fat free chicken sandwich meat put some herbs and spices from the spice rack on it that Paige cannot quite see. Then puts some light Mayo, lettuce, tomato, on wheat bread upon her request. Pours some chips
from a bag onto both plates. Makes two sandwiches for himself with the same stuff as hers plus green peppers, banana peppers, and olives. Fixes up the plates, gets a can of diet coke for her and a regular coke for himself. And sets hers before her, it is now 12:05 pm. He sets his load down across from her, but before he eats he bows his head and prays over his food. Paige remains silent, feeling a little awkward. She hardly sees anyone bless their food except at holidays.
Asa finishes looks up "Eat up now" he says with a grin.
Paige - "(he sure smiles a lot).....Ok let's taste this."
Paige did not know what combo of spices he had put on it but it was good!
Between bites for about ten minutes they engage in small talk. Paige giggles as he tells the time he almost turned a waffle iron into a thermo nuclear device while making breakfast a while back. Suddenly Marrow came up and heard the giggling. Paige was very uncomfortable when Marrow appeared.
Asa -"Hello Marrow can I fix you something?"
Marrow did not know how to take that, people around the mansion rarely asked if they could do something for her.
Marrow - "Are you going to poison it or something up worlder?"
Asa -"Of course not here it will only take a minute."
Asa went to work as Marrow sat down across from Paige.
Paige was increasingly wanting to be somewhere else, she did not like this psycho girl across from her. Marrow just stared at her with an evil grin. (Oh am I making the pretty upworlder nervous)
Asa with a plate and a coke "Here you go Marrow, if you want more just let me know."
Now it was Marrow that was feeling awkward. Asa sat beside Paige and watched. Marrow slowly took a bit of the sandwich and like Paige found it very tasty. She gobbled it up.
Asa - "Can I get you anything else?"
Marrow got up and taking the coke with her-"No" with that she left.
Paige is glad to see her go. Both Asa and her stand up.
Paige - "Strange girl that one."
Asa - "Ummm...yes." He then changed the subject. "So have you gotten permission to beat me up yet?"
Paige smiled - "No, but I will. Miss Frost along with some of the rest of Gen X will be arriving in the next few days, I hope we can do it before they come." She paused. And looks up at him with a desperate look. "Do you think I have what it takes to be an X-man?"
Asa-"Well not being an official one myself ummmmm......" He pauses.
Paige -(He does not think I can) She frowns
Asa - "Yes "Husk" you can. There is no doubt you want to and there is no doubt you are willing to work hard. That is basic for any goal. But relax girl and have some confidence in yourself. And when you make mistakes, and you will, learn from them. Do not get discouraged, even when others seem to be head and shoulders above you. It will be hard, very hard." He puts his hands on her shoulders and looks directly in her eyes. "We are still strangers, but I am on my way to believing in you 100%, I still have a long way to go myself. And if I do make it, it would be an honor to call you teammate. Now do you think you can?"
Paige frown turned to a look of determination-"Yes!"
Asa-"Good, I know you are still scared but give it time and learn from your mistakes."
With a final pat of encouragement he turned to put up everything.
Before Paige left she gained eye contact with him again and said "Thanks"
Asa - "Anytime girl."
She leaves.
Asa turns to see Marrow. Her face is looking down at the floor. Her voice had softened some.
Marrow - "Ummmm could you make me another one?" She was ready to turn and leave after the "no".
Asa -"Of course, it will only take a minute."
Soon Asa had made another sandwich.
Asa -"Here you go would you like to eat up here?"
Marrow - "No I prefer to eat alone most of the time."
Asa - "Ok, let me know if I can do anything else for you."
Marrow -"Sure umm thanks." She turns to leave.
Asa -"Maybe I cook something for you in the near future, if you don't kill me first."
For the first time in a while she had a non-evil grin on her face.
Marrow was down in her room as Asa put things up. Asa could not help but feel for her. She had a bone growing out through her cheek and else where around her body. After he was done in the kitchen he went to see how Jubilee was doing. When he got to her room Paige had already left and Logan was trying to workout some angry in the danger room. Jean and Hank were in Jubilee's room tending to bruises and trying to get her to eat something that was supposed to be healthy. Asa could hear Jubilee complaining about the taste. He knocked. It was 1:30pm
Jean - "Come in Asa." (At least I can feel his energy when he is close by.)
Asa - "Hello Jean, Hank. And how are you Jubilee?"
All three replied "Hello."
Hank -" Mr. Steel it is a pleasure to see you, how is your leg wound?"
Asa-"Doing very well doc, thank you."
Jean got a mental call from the Professor.
Jean - "Excuse me Asa I have to go and talk with the Professor."
She turns toward Jubilee, kisses her on the forehead, and sends her a mental message (Eat!) then leaves.
Hank - "And I have something I need to attend to, Asa could please sit with young Jubilation and try to get her to eat?"
Asa - "Of course it would be my pleasure."
Hank leaves and Asa sits on the bed next to her. Jubes is propped up with a tray in her lap with a frown on her face. She looks at Asa with that wide grin of his and cannot help but start to form one herself, slowly.
Asa - "Hey Miss. Lee, how are you doing?"
Jubes-"Fine I guess."
Asa-"So they got you eating something healthy."
Jubes - "I refuse to touch the stuff."
Asa -"Oh come on it cannot be that bad, here let me take a bite." He does. The sour, sickly, distasteful look on his face made her giggle a little.
Asa -"Yuck that is disgusting."
Jubilee - "This from a man who has strange encounters with hippos."
They both pause and look at each other, then burst out laughing. After a few more giggles, Jubes asks Asa to do something for her.
Jubes -"Please get me some real food!"
Asa -" I don't know. I would hate to have the doc mad at me."
Jubes-"Please?!"
Asa-"Ok, let's bundle you up, your coming with me."
Asa puts a light blanket round her and carries her piggy back to the kitchen, trying to avoid all contact with the other X-men. Rogue happens to see them on a security camera. She smiles they both seem to be enjoying themselves sneaking around. They finally reach the kitchen and Asa quickly goes into his sandwich making, only faster. By her request he uses a 10-inch sub roll and piles on what she wants. Soon Storm and Gambit are amusing themselves along with Rogue at the sight, Jubilee did not know about the new placement of hidden cameras. Grabbing some coke and chips they sneak back to her room.
Jubilee munches on her sandwich, surprised at how good it tastes.
Jubes - "Wow what did you do to this sandwich?"
Asa -"Sorry chef's secret."
She quickly finishes her sandwich, drinks two cans of coke, and downs half bag of chips.
Asa - "Goodness girl, where does it all go?"
Jubes - "Burp....where does what go?"
Asa - "Never mind"
They proceed to chat for another hour. He explains how he fixed both Paige and Marrow some sandwiches. She was surprised about Marrow, they had a touchy relationship. She talks about GenX and some of her adventures. He talks about some more of his misadventures. .
Jubes - "Hey Asa, I just want to thank you again....for last night....I mean...."
Asa - "Any time girl, I got your back."
Jubes - "I just cannot believe I let that....." She shutters"..creep get near me, I mean I was so preoccupied in my thoughts."
Asa - "Just what were you thinking?"
Jubes -"I do not know if I want to talk about it."
Asa -"Ok if you change your mind and I can be of service let me know."
Jubes -"Really, how about tonight?"
Asa - "If you want to."
Jukes - "I am serious." I really need someone to talk to."
Asa - "Well ok, I am at your service."
Jubes -"Thanks Asa, I feel I can trust you. " What makes you such a nice guy?"
Asa - "Jesus."
Jubes -"Your really serious about your faith."
Asa -"Yes."
Jubes - "Your not going to try and convert me are you?"
Asa - "No I am not going to hit you over the head with a fifty pound Bible. But I make no apologies, my faith is part of who I am and what I am. And God has been a source of strength, courage, and wisdom in my life, despite not remembering most of it. "
Jubes - "Ok."
Logan suddenly walks in the room.
Jubes -"Hey Wolvie."
Logan - " Hey darlin'"
Asa -"Hello Logan, I was just leaving." Turns and hugs Jubes and whispers in her ear "Is he giving me an evil look from across the room?" Jubilee giggles. "Good...I will chat with you later girl."
Asa leaves and Logan continues to eye him as he goes.
Logan- (I do not know about him.) Logan proceeds to her bedside, she gives him a huge hug as he sits down next to her. He can smell bread, spices, and chips around the room.
Logan - "What have you two been up too?"
She smiles sweetly -"Nothing."
Asa goes to the danger room for a workout of his own. He is met by Rogue.
Rogue is in a tight fitting jump suit while Asa has changed into some shorts and a muscle shirt.
Rogue - "Hey Sugah, how are you doing?"
Asa -"I am fine Rogue, and how are you?"
Rogue - "Good, come for a workout?"
Asa -"Yeah I need to blow off some steam."
Rogue - "How about a little one on one?"
Asa " Maybe, how about we warm up as a team."
Rogue - "ok"
They proceed to fight off robots, aliens, FOH, and other mutants.
Asa is amazed at her strength and ability. Rogue continues to be impressed by Asa's abilities, he is very strong and quick, plus his energy blasts are deadly.
After about an hour and a half Rogue stops the simulation.
Rogue - "Well I guess that is enough for today."
Asa-"Thanks for teaming up with me, I would much rather have you on my side."
Rogue - "Your welcome, want to go for a quick swim in the indoor pool and sit in the hot tub for a bit."
Asa- "Sure."
Asa puts on a pair of trunks. Rogue puts on a body suit that covers her entire body up to her neck, hands and all. She notices his wash board abs and admires on how cut he is. Asa knows that she can absorb powers by touch. He wonders if he should tell her about his resistance to such things. Maybe later. They enjoy a swim together. They chat, laugh, and splash each other a little. Then Rogue goes to change for the hot tub as Asa sits in it.
Asa - (Ahhhhhh this is relaxing) Rogue returns in a bikini and joins him.
Asa - (Wow what a.....ok Asa stop drooling.) Asa started to blush a little.
Rogue - "Why Mr. Steel Have you not seen a young woman in a two piece?"
Asa-"(two? a piece and a half is more like it) Few as beautiful as you Miss. Rogue"
Rogue started to blush -"Why thank-you Mr. Steel."
Asa - "Truth is truth." He leans his head back and relaxes. She sits next to him. They continue in small talk for a bit. She then tells him a little about her life she even confides in him how she is not looking forward to this coming Valentine's day. Her love for Gambit and her fear of dying with out really having touched anyone. Once again Asa is saddened. To go through out your life without being able to touch anyone. They get out of the out tub and continue to chat by the pool. They both changed into Sweat shirts and Pants.
Rogue - "I love Gambit and we have been through a lot. But I just cannot stand..." Rogue looks at Asa his usual smile is replaced by a look of sadness and concern.
Rogue - "Oh I am sorry, I do not mean load my troubles on you. But things have been so bad the past few months with us all. I know we do not know each other well but I feel I can trust you." Rogue had a few tears forming. Asa but his arm around her and she put her head on his shoulder for a few moments. She composed herself then got up to leave.
Rogue -"Thanks Asa, I know we are still getting to know each other and you have a lot of burdens of your own...."
Asa -"My shoulder is right here if you need, besides we have to look out for our teammates."
Rogue smiled and left.
A few moments later Gambit comes in and sits down by Asa.
Gambit -"Gambit has been watching you. You may have saved the petite and Gambit in your debt, but Gambit has feelings for the one that just walked out of here."
Asa - "She has feelings for you too."
Remy- "Gambit knows. And Gambit does not care how powerful you are."
Remy leaves.
Asa-(Oh boy what have I gotten myself into?)
Next Chapter: Asa continues to get closer with the members of the X-men. But what dangers does the mysterious dark figure pose?
It was 10 am the following morning in a small town in Virginia. Outside of town in an area few pass by, an out of the way house had a very upset visitor, Sabertooth. (I am going to kill that guy) He thought as he sitting at a kitchen table looking over his quickly healing wounds. He simply could not believe that he was beat-up but this new guy. He smiled as he thought of the some ways he was going to make him suffer. Near by a dark hooded figure watches the house from far away with a riflescope, minus the rifle. Then talks out loud to itself with a female voice. "Well Mr. Creed looks like you messed up our little job we sent you on. If you only knew that we are going to destroy you as well." An evil grin forms. "No matter we will soon have you and the X-men taken care of." She turns to leave. (If you only knew who we were.)
Back at the Xavier mansion Asa has gotten a few more hours of sleep. He woke up at 10:15 am, takes a shower and reads from his Bible with the guidance of a daily devotional. This devotional gives a few passages to read for the Old and/or the New Testament and gives some comments on a variety of subjects. Usually he would go and train when he got up, but today he was more concerned about Jubilee. Before he left he prayed for the X-men and Gen-Xers that he had met, and the one's he had yet to meet. Took out his guitar and sang one of his favorite youth group songs he had learned while being a counselor at a Christian Youth retreat in the mountains at about the same time last year.
It was 11:30am when he left his room. It was past breakfast time and he was hoping to grab some lunch. He passed by Bobby and Sam who informed him that Jubilee was back in her room resting with Logan by her side. (Gee for such a rough and tumble guy he has a tender touch with Jubilee, better not tell him that he may bite me) Asa thought. He then said farewell to the two X-men and headed for the kitchen. In the kitchen he found Husk seated at the table with a glass of milk.
Asa-" Good morning Paige, how are you doing this morning?"
Paige looks up at him and grinned - "Good morning Mr...umm Asa. I am ok considering last night."
Asa -"Yes I see, well have you eaten anything yet?"
Paige - "Actually I am getting a little hungry. Maybe we could get one of the staff to make us something?"
Asa had familiarized himself with the kitchen and its contents last night.
Asa -"No need, I am quite handy around the kitchen let me fix up a sandwich for you."
Paige- "I do not know."
Asa - "It would be a pleasure to serve a future member of X-men."
Paige grin got a little wider -"Ok."
Asa then goes in to a flurry of motion. He sets out two plates. Gets out some fat free chicken sandwich meat put some herbs and spices from the spice rack on it that Paige cannot quite see. Then puts some light Mayo, lettuce, tomato, on wheat bread upon her request. Pours some chips
from a bag onto both plates. Makes two sandwiches for himself with the same stuff as hers plus green peppers, banana peppers, and olives. Fixes up the plates, gets a can of diet coke for her and a regular coke for himself. And sets hers before her, it is now 12:05 pm. He sets his load down across from her, but before he eats he bows his head and prays over his food. Paige remains silent, feeling a little awkward. She hardly sees anyone bless their food except at holidays.
Asa finishes looks up "Eat up now" he says with a grin.
Paige - "(he sure smiles a lot).....Ok let's taste this."
Paige did not know what combo of spices he had put on it but it was good!
Between bites for about ten minutes they engage in small talk. Paige giggles as he tells the time he almost turned a waffle iron into a thermo nuclear device while making breakfast a while back. Suddenly Marrow came up and heard the giggling. Paige was very uncomfortable when Marrow appeared.
Asa -"Hello Marrow can I fix you something?"
Marrow did not know how to take that, people around the mansion rarely asked if they could do something for her.
Marrow - "Are you going to poison it or something up worlder?"
Asa -"Of course not here it will only take a minute."
Asa went to work as Marrow sat down across from Paige.
Paige was increasingly wanting to be somewhere else, she did not like this psycho girl across from her. Marrow just stared at her with an evil grin. (Oh am I making the pretty upworlder nervous)
Asa with a plate and a coke "Here you go Marrow, if you want more just let me know."
Now it was Marrow that was feeling awkward. Asa sat beside Paige and watched. Marrow slowly took a bit of the sandwich and like Paige found it very tasty. She gobbled it up.
Asa - "Can I get you anything else?"
Marrow got up and taking the coke with her-"No" with that she left.
Paige is glad to see her go. Both Asa and her stand up.
Paige - "Strange girl that one."
Asa - "Ummm...yes." He then changed the subject. "So have you gotten permission to beat me up yet?"
Paige smiled - "No, but I will. Miss Frost along with some of the rest of Gen X will be arriving in the next few days, I hope we can do it before they come." She paused. And looks up at him with a desperate look. "Do you think I have what it takes to be an X-man?"
Asa-"Well not being an official one myself ummmmm......" He pauses.
Paige -(He does not think I can) She frowns
Asa - "Yes "Husk" you can. There is no doubt you want to and there is no doubt you are willing to work hard. That is basic for any goal. But relax girl and have some confidence in yourself. And when you make mistakes, and you will, learn from them. Do not get discouraged, even when others seem to be head and shoulders above you. It will be hard, very hard." He puts his hands on her shoulders and looks directly in her eyes. "We are still strangers, but I am on my way to believing in you 100%, I still have a long way to go myself. And if I do make it, it would be an honor to call you teammate. Now do you think you can?"
Paige frown turned to a look of determination-"Yes!"
Asa-"Good, I know you are still scared but give it time and learn from your mistakes."
With a final pat of encouragement he turned to put up everything.
Before Paige left she gained eye contact with him again and said "Thanks"
Asa - "Anytime girl."
She leaves.
Asa turns to see Marrow. Her face is looking down at the floor. Her voice had softened some.
Marrow - "Ummmm could you make me another one?" She was ready to turn and leave after the "no".
Asa -"Of course, it will only take a minute."
Soon Asa had made another sandwich.
Asa -"Here you go would you like to eat up here?"
Marrow - "No I prefer to eat alone most of the time."
Asa - "Ok, let me know if I can do anything else for you."
Marrow -"Sure umm thanks." She turns to leave.
Asa -"Maybe I cook something for you in the near future, if you don't kill me first."
For the first time in a while she had a non-evil grin on her face.
Marrow was down in her room as Asa put things up. Asa could not help but feel for her. She had a bone growing out through her cheek and else where around her body. After he was done in the kitchen he went to see how Jubilee was doing. When he got to her room Paige had already left and Logan was trying to workout some angry in the danger room. Jean and Hank were in Jubilee's room tending to bruises and trying to get her to eat something that was supposed to be healthy. Asa could hear Jubilee complaining about the taste. He knocked. It was 1:30pm
Jean - "Come in Asa." (At least I can feel his energy when he is close by.)
Asa - "Hello Jean, Hank. And how are you Jubilee?"
All three replied "Hello."
Hank -" Mr. Steel it is a pleasure to see you, how is your leg wound?"
Asa-"Doing very well doc, thank you."
Jean got a mental call from the Professor.
Jean - "Excuse me Asa I have to go and talk with the Professor."
She turns toward Jubilee, kisses her on the forehead, and sends her a mental message (Eat!) then leaves.
Hank - "And I have something I need to attend to, Asa could please sit with young Jubilation and try to get her to eat?"
Asa - "Of course it would be my pleasure."
Hank leaves and Asa sits on the bed next to her. Jubes is propped up with a tray in her lap with a frown on her face. She looks at Asa with that wide grin of his and cannot help but start to form one herself, slowly.
Asa - "Hey Miss. Lee, how are you doing?"
Jubes-"Fine I guess."
Asa-"So they got you eating something healthy."
Jubes - "I refuse to touch the stuff."
Asa -"Oh come on it cannot be that bad, here let me take a bite." He does. The sour, sickly, distasteful look on his face made her giggle a little.
Asa -"Yuck that is disgusting."
Jubilee - "This from a man who has strange encounters with hippos."
They both pause and look at each other, then burst out laughing. After a few more giggles, Jubes asks Asa to do something for her.
Jubes -"Please get me some real food!"
Asa -" I don't know. I would hate to have the doc mad at me."
Jubes-"Please?!"
Asa-"Ok, let's bundle you up, your coming with me."
Asa puts a light blanket round her and carries her piggy back to the kitchen, trying to avoid all contact with the other X-men. Rogue happens to see them on a security camera. She smiles they both seem to be enjoying themselves sneaking around. They finally reach the kitchen and Asa quickly goes into his sandwich making, only faster. By her request he uses a 10-inch sub roll and piles on what she wants. Soon Storm and Gambit are amusing themselves along with Rogue at the sight, Jubilee did not know about the new placement of hidden cameras. Grabbing some coke and chips they sneak back to her room.
Jubilee munches on her sandwich, surprised at how good it tastes.
Jubes - "Wow what did you do to this sandwich?"
Asa -"Sorry chef's secret."
She quickly finishes her sandwich, drinks two cans of coke, and downs half bag of chips.
Asa - "Goodness girl, where does it all go?"
Jubes - "Burp....where does what go?"
Asa - "Never mind"
They proceed to chat for another hour. He explains how he fixed both Paige and Marrow some sandwiches. She was surprised about Marrow, they had a touchy relationship. She talks about GenX and some of her adventures. He talks about some more of his misadventures. .
Jubes - "Hey Asa, I just want to thank you again....for last night....I mean...."
Asa - "Any time girl, I got your back."
Jubes - "I just cannot believe I let that....." She shutters"..creep get near me, I mean I was so preoccupied in my thoughts."
Asa - "Just what were you thinking?"
Jubes -"I do not know if I want to talk about it."
Asa -"Ok if you change your mind and I can be of service let me know."
Jubes -"Really, how about tonight?"
Asa - "If you want to."
Jukes - "I am serious." I really need someone to talk to."
Asa - "Well ok, I am at your service."
Jubes -"Thanks Asa, I feel I can trust you. " What makes you such a nice guy?"
Asa - "Jesus."
Jubes -"Your really serious about your faith."
Asa -"Yes."
Jubes - "Your not going to try and convert me are you?"
Asa - "No I am not going to hit you over the head with a fifty pound Bible. But I make no apologies, my faith is part of who I am and what I am. And God has been a source of strength, courage, and wisdom in my life, despite not remembering most of it. "
Jubes - "Ok."
Logan suddenly walks in the room.
Jubes -"Hey Wolvie."
Logan - " Hey darlin'"
Asa -"Hello Logan, I was just leaving." Turns and hugs Jubes and whispers in her ear "Is he giving me an evil look from across the room?" Jubilee giggles. "Good...I will chat with you later girl."
Asa leaves and Logan continues to eye him as he goes.
Logan- (I do not know about him.) Logan proceeds to her bedside, she gives him a huge hug as he sits down next to her. He can smell bread, spices, and chips around the room.
Logan - "What have you two been up too?"
She smiles sweetly -"Nothing."
Asa goes to the danger room for a workout of his own. He is met by Rogue.
Rogue is in a tight fitting jump suit while Asa has changed into some shorts and a muscle shirt.
Rogue - "Hey Sugah, how are you doing?"
Asa -"I am fine Rogue, and how are you?"
Rogue - "Good, come for a workout?"
Asa -"Yeah I need to blow off some steam."
Rogue - "How about a little one on one?"
Asa " Maybe, how about we warm up as a team."
Rogue - "ok"
They proceed to fight off robots, aliens, FOH, and other mutants.
Asa is amazed at her strength and ability. Rogue continues to be impressed by Asa's abilities, he is very strong and quick, plus his energy blasts are deadly.
After about an hour and a half Rogue stops the simulation.
Rogue - "Well I guess that is enough for today."
Asa-"Thanks for teaming up with me, I would much rather have you on my side."
Rogue - "Your welcome, want to go for a quick swim in the indoor pool and sit in the hot tub for a bit."
Asa- "Sure."
Asa puts on a pair of trunks. Rogue puts on a body suit that covers her entire body up to her neck, hands and all. She notices his wash board abs and admires on how cut he is. Asa knows that she can absorb powers by touch. He wonders if he should tell her about his resistance to such things. Maybe later. They enjoy a swim together. They chat, laugh, and splash each other a little. Then Rogue goes to change for the hot tub as Asa sits in it.
Asa - (Ahhhhhh this is relaxing) Rogue returns in a bikini and joins him.
Asa - (Wow what a.....ok Asa stop drooling.) Asa started to blush a little.
Rogue - "Why Mr. Steel Have you not seen a young woman in a two piece?"
Asa-"(two? a piece and a half is more like it) Few as beautiful as you Miss. Rogue"
Rogue started to blush -"Why thank-you Mr. Steel."
Asa - "Truth is truth." He leans his head back and relaxes. She sits next to him. They continue in small talk for a bit. She then tells him a little about her life she even confides in him how she is not looking forward to this coming Valentine's day. Her love for Gambit and her fear of dying with out really having touched anyone. Once again Asa is saddened. To go through out your life without being able to touch anyone. They get out of the out tub and continue to chat by the pool. They both changed into Sweat shirts and Pants.
Rogue - "I love Gambit and we have been through a lot. But I just cannot stand..." Rogue looks at Asa his usual smile is replaced by a look of sadness and concern.
Rogue - "Oh I am sorry, I do not mean load my troubles on you. But things have been so bad the past few months with us all. I know we do not know each other well but I feel I can trust you." Rogue had a few tears forming. Asa but his arm around her and she put her head on his shoulder for a few moments. She composed herself then got up to leave.
Rogue -"Thanks Asa, I know we are still getting to know each other and you have a lot of burdens of your own...."
Asa -"My shoulder is right here if you need, besides we have to look out for our teammates."
Rogue smiled and left.
A few moments later Gambit comes in and sits down by Asa.
Gambit -"Gambit has been watching you. You may have saved the petite and Gambit in your debt, but Gambit has feelings for the one that just walked out of here."
Asa - "She has feelings for you too."
Remy- "Gambit knows. And Gambit does not care how powerful you are."
Remy leaves.
Asa-(Oh boy what have I gotten myself into?)
Next Chapter: Asa continues to get closer with the members of the X-men. But what dangers does the mysterious dark figure pose?