11:52 PM 1/29/01
story written by: the Rogue
DISCLAIMER: Welcome to the disclaimer, thats right the disclaimer. Disclaiming once again for all that NO I do not
own the X-men, they belong to brillant minds at Marvel Comics. Also no profit is being made off this story. Xmen
Evolution belongs to Warner Brother's Entertainment...
AUTHORS NOTE: Heres the third part of my evolution based series. I tried to fix the formatting and Kurt's accent.
Sorry about that. I liked the new episode last Sat. as much as I'd hate to admit it, I guess I was just really glad it was
actually new! Anyway this part has mainly to do with the arrival of Gambit. I tried to stay pretty true to his character.
If the feed back is good I'll write the next part. So plz. read AND respond. I hope you enjoy it!
~the ROGUE
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XMEN EVOLUTION 2000
pt. 3 ~ welcome gambit
Storm led Jean, Kitty, Kurt, and Scott down the streets of New York City. It was late at night but they were
a misson. They all filed in a single line down the street. It was pretty dark even with the street lights.
"So Storm why are we like hear again?" Kitty asked.
"To meet a possible and hopefully new student." Storm responded calmly.
"Why are we meeting here?"Jean asked.
This time Scott answered, "This is where the professor told use we would-"
Kitty interrupted, "Scotts right (she looked towards scott smiling then shuddured) eww its like so dark out here
I can barley see where Im going."
*Bamf* Nightcrawler teleported next to her, "Don't worry Kitty I'm here to guide you." he joked
Storm suddenly stopped, "Hold it everyone."
The Xmen soon saw what made her stop. An anti mutant ralley was being formed in front of one of the buildings.
Storm instructed the team to blend in cautiously to try and see what was going on. All the X-men stood in the back
quietly and listened. A person up front was given a speech.
"Why wont the government tell us about and who these so called mutants are, because they are inhuman. I can't walk down
the street without the constant worry that I', sharing the street with one of these freaks..."
The speech continued in the same manner to the dismay of Xavier's students. Kurt decided to try and see if he could
see the face of the man saying these cruel words. In the process Kurt accidentally tripped and fell on his holographic
inducer watch, causing it to fritz. With his true blue form revealied Kurt drew the unwanted attention and anger of many
spectateurs. Soon the five X-men were up against about 30 people, some armed.
"He's a stinkin Mutie demon." one shouted.
"Lets get him!" yelled another.
While jean held a protective pshyic shlield around them Storm descended to the sky. She called upon a furious hail
storm, driving over half the people away. With a large amout of her powers exerted Storm returned for a ground attack.
"How many are left?" Cyclops asked storm while shooting the gun out of one of their hands.
"I believe a dozen and I counted around 7 with guns." Storm replied blowing one guy off his feet.
Jean was struggling "Ugh I can't hold it much longer." She knelt to the ground, and the shield vanished.
Kitty was attending to Kurt and Jean. Cyclops was shooting laser beams while trying not to get hit and Storm was
trying to keep the agressors from injuring anyone.
Cyclops shouted, "Theres still like 8 of em...can't hold em much longer."
Just then an explosion hit the ground, sending two men flying. Followed by an array of even more explosions.
The remaining men retreated, when the dust cleared there stood a boy in a trench coat with red on black eyes. He looked
around Scott's age. He was tall and lanky, but somewhat built. His long brown-reddish hair came down both sides of his
face. He was wearing a confidant grin that could melt ice. The girls found him quite attractive and mysterious looking.
Storm flew towards him and greeted him, "Thank you Remy." The boy called Remy just nodded and looked up, he kept
on his dazzling smile and bowed. Storm turned to the rest of the group, "X-men this is Gambit, the one we came to meet
with tonight. I befriended him less than a year ago when I was in New Orleans. Cerebro detected him here a couple
weeks ago, I caught up with him privatly and arranged for us to meet tonight. (she looked up at him) I am confidant he
will consider joinning the team."
First Remy intoduced himself, "I am Gambit, but my real nom is Remy, Remy Lebeau." (his accent was so thrilling)
With that Remy was formually introduced by Jean to the rest of the group.
"Gambit this is Scott." "Hey" Scott greeted.
(Gambit just looked at him and moved on with Jean to the next person.)
"And this Kurt." (Kurt explained his whole stituation to Gambit, who shook his hand approvingly and said "Gambit no
judge you mon amie")
"This is Kitty." (Gambit bowed and took kitty's hand/kissed it "Bonjour mademosille." Kitty blushed, he was so charming)
Jean finished saying, "The rest of the team is back at the mansion, would you like to come and see where we live?"
The introductions wraped up and Gambt agreed to stay at the mansion for awhile to see about joining the team. On the ride home
he answered questions about himself (ie: what are your powers, where are you from) , but he mostly talked to Storm in French.
- Back At the Mansion -
Rogue had just finished taking a run with Spyke and Logan who she could barely keep up with. But maybe in time she
thought. Her hair, which was usually straightened had its natural curly state and her usual makeup was off. To tired to
fix these things she simply combed her hair and put on a solid yellow long slv teeshirt, dark blue jeans, & her black leather
gloves. If it were not for her white striped hair she would look normal. Hearing the Xvan pull up she made her way down
the main staircase. However, she stopped midway to look at the magnificant view from the big oval window. The reflective
view made her get lost in her thoughts...
Meanwhile.....
Remy had been introduced to professor Xaiver. Together they walked (or wheeled) down the main hall They had already
discussed Remy's powers and now the professor was in the middle of informing him about the school-
PX: "So you see Remy that my school is a complete safe haven for mutants. The Xmen believe in the co-exsitence of
mutants and the human race. (he paused) Remy I sense distrust from you, I assure you my intentions are genuine-"
G: "Its not dat professor, Its just dat I dont really like telepathy, u know readin people's minds. I dont like dat at all."
PX: "Then Remy I give you my word that I will not ever invade your privacy without permisson."
G: "Merci Beacoup. I t'ink your school is tres bien."
PX: "I have put countless effort into it and I hope you will put some effort in to thinking through whats best for you, to stay here
or not, however there is no rush and you can come or go anytime that you like. My only requirement while you live here is that
you attend the local highschool, but I have discovered that you already registered yourself, your quite talented."
G:I have many skills. My schedrule is suppose to be given ta me tommorow. (remy paused when he saw the back of a beautiful
girl w/oddly enough a white streak in her hair and black gloves.) Who is de femme on de stairs."
PX: "That is another one of my students. She is fairly new here, why dont you talk to her. You might have a lot in common
both being from the south."
G: "I t'ink I will professor. (remy responded already heading up the stairs.)
"Bonjour chere, Im Gambit, but you can call me Remy." He greeted Rogue while coming up behind her.
Rogue turned around to be face to face with a handsome boy in a trench coat with a thick cajun accent and sunglasses.
She was lost for words, he was the most gorgeous guy she had ever seen. Remy was staring deep into the most beautiful
pair of eyes he had ever seen...or wait had he seen them before.
flashback(remy's pov)
I was walkin down the hallway with trois lovely femmes I had easily convinced into showing me around. When all of a sudden
some "guy" in a green cloak collided with us. I was demanding an apology when I discovered that the green cloaked figure
was a belle femme, I could barely see her face, but her eyes left moi frozen! Does she remember me? I couldnt believe it
then she ran off, I never found who those eyes belonged to but this is the same girl, oh she is more beautiful then when I first
saw her? Remy decided to find out.
"You are de girl I bumped into in the hallway no?"
Rogue thought for a moment the hallway...then she realized what she had done, "Uh sorry bout that...Remy."
Her southern accent was beautiful, Remy tried to regain his confidance, "S'okay chere just next time give Gambit a chance to
apologize for makin a mistake. So is dere a name that goes along with dat beautiful hair (he fingered her white stripe)
Rogue blushed and stepped away from him a little, "Rogue, mah name is Rogue."
Rogue he thought to himself, "Dat is a beautiful name chere. De professor said we both were from de South, hes right no?"
"Ah'm from Mississippi your from N'arwlins?" She asked.
"Oui." He stepped closer to her and it looked like he was about to brush a lose strand of hair from her face.
You cant touch my skin Rogue thought to herself, "Well I gotta go get ready for the training session tonight, nice meeting
ya."and with that she ran up the stairs before Remy could respond.
Gambit stood there for a moment looking out the window and thinking. She is so beautiful, deres someting special about her-
her eyes they throw even moi off balance. I wonder why shes so jumpy about me touching her hair. I'll find out though, gambit
gonna see her a lot....
His thoughts were interrupted by the professor and a savage-like looking man.
The Professor introduced them, "Gambti this is Logan, hes going to run today's trainning session."
"Please to meet you monsieur Logan." Gambit formally greeted not looking at all intiminated.
Wolverine sniffed and unleashed his claws. "the pleasures all yours bub."
Oh dear the professor thought, "well gentlemen lets head to the danger room."
Upon entering her room Rogue collapsed on her bed and thought, he is so charming and good looking, the way he talked to
me. (then reality hit) Why would he ever want to talk to me after he finds out about my powers. Its no use he'll find out sooner
or later. *sigh* Damn powers! It'll never work out, besides you saw him with those other girls in the hallway hes just a big flirt.
Stop fooling yourself girl and get over it, your stonger than that. Rogue got up to get changed up for her dangeroom session.
Still despite her best efforts, in the back of her mind she wondered if Remy would be there.
-Dangeroom Session-
Remy was there and he showed everyone just what exactly his power was. Rogue and the others watched as he blasted some
robots away with some charged cards. This boy definatley had style.
The professor X interrupted Gambits display, "Thank you Gambit thats more than enough, come now it is your turn to watch the
team perform. I will explain to you each of their powers.."
Gambit winked at Rogue as he headed up. Oh no she thought, well he was going to find out sometime, now ah can get on w/
mah life and stop thinking bout em.
"...thats Spyke's power. Scott like you wears eyewear all the time not to hide that hes a mutant mind you, but because he has
no control of his optic blasts. And that leaves Rogue."
"Whats her power?" Gambit asked curiously.
"Well as you can see she posseses superstrength (he pointed to where Rogue was lifting up a giant piece of steel wall.) And
we have not quite determined if she has flight capabilities, but none of those are her natural power. (Gambit looked at the
prof wanting him to continue) Rogue's original mutation is the power to absorb the energy/memories of any other human or
mutant just by touching them. In the case of mutants she steals their powers temporaily. "
"Dat why she wear gloves?"
"Yes Gambit, that is what brought her to me. She cannont control her powers, and unfortunatly I don't think its possible for her
to ever be able to. It is sad that she may forever be denied the touch of another person w/o absorbing them. I ask that you
remember this in future interactions with her." The professor then went to converse with the team.
Gambit was so taken by Rogue's power and the fact that it didnt turn him off that he forgot to ask what the prof meant by
Rogue's natural mutation. He saw her again at dinner but she didn't pay to much attention to him. He noticed that she stood
out in the group as a sorta loner, prob. cuz of her powers he thought. He caught up with afterwards while she was doing her hw.
"Hey chere. Comment allez-vous?"
"A'hm fine, just doin my homework" please go away she thought.
"Oh, I was wandering if you wanted to go out to breakfast before school tommorow?"
Rogue put the book she was reading down, "Gambit you know about mah powers, Sorry sugah." with that she left.
Gambit just smiled to himself, she do a good job of playing hard ta get, but Gambit liked hard ta get women.
-The next morning-
Rogue had just finished straightening her hair when she decided not to apply so much make up today. She told herself
it was because she was running late, but in the back of her mind she wanted to look more appealing to Remy. Why
she didn't know, but it didn't matter because she wouldn't admit what was in the back of her mind, not even to herself.
She finished putting on her usual ensemble, but simply put on purple lipstick and dark eye liner/ mascarea, skipping
covering her face with white powder.
Gambit was already prepared for school, decked out in some stylish, not too preppy clothes and his trademark trenchcoat.
The outfit wad topped with some eye covering shades. He dressed really well and looked so handsome. The all the
other Xmen except for Kurt and Rogue had left. Storm had commented to Remy that they were always getting up late and
that he should just head on his way. Remy however, waited to see Rogue rushing down the stairs in her green cloak before
leaving on his motorcycle. He wanted to offer her a ride, but was notified by Kurt that he would take care of it no problem.
At school Remy looked for Sue (one of the girls he had met earlier) and asked her to guide him to the main office. She
was more than happy to oblige. Upon reaching the main office Remy recieved is new schdrule.
Schdrule: Remy E. Lebeau~11th grade
locker # 54
pd. 1: Algebra 2 -lunch-
pd. 2: Adv. composition pd. 4: AP European History
pd. 3: Physics pd. 5: Independent Studies pd. 6: Gym (w/other Xmen)
"Aww shucks we don't have any of the same classes, but look my lockers only 3 down from yours. Need help gettin to 1st?"
Sue asked peering over his shoulder at the paper in his hands.
"Merci beacoup chere, but I t'ink I can find it, I will cya later." Gambit replied flashing his charming grin.
Sue was blushing, "No problem cya" And she walked away beaming.
....Gambit made his way to Mr. Martino's Algebra 2 class. He was pleased to discover Rogue sitting in the third row and an
empty seat directly behind her. Rogue didn't seem interested in who had just entered the room she had a pained expression
on her face. It looked like the whole class was taking a quiz or something. Gambit spoke with the teacher who welcomed
him and told him to sit down, he did so right behind Rogue. She still didn't look up. Gambit noticed how different she looked
from the other day, she had on combat boots that didn't look too friendly and her hair was straight. She looked different from
the other students kinda gothish. Still the green shirt she was wearing matched her beautiful eyes...
Mr. Martino finally broke the scilence, "Time! The bell is about to ring. Pass your papers to the front. By the way we have a
new student. "
Rogue could her the girls that sat behind her immediatly introduce themselves in a flirtaious manner. Finally she followed
suit with the rest of class and turned around.
"Hallo Chere."
She turned back around immediatly and sank in her seat. For the rest of the year she would have to deal with Remy sitting
right behind her, uh no she was so skipping first. Why did he bother he so much anyway? She could hear him behind her
still, the other girls giggling as they told him all about the perks of Bayville High and how they couldnt wait till next class-blah!
RRIIIIIIINNNNG!
Thank God for the bell. Rogue filled her thoughts with how she just failed that math quiz; she didn't even notice Remy was
following her to her locker. She opened it and grabbed her Biology book. Then she felt someone coming up behind her,
one sniff of that sensationally sweet colonge and she knew who it was.
"What do you want Remy?" she asked facing him. His face was so stunning.
"A guy could get de feeling your avoiding him chere. Why de boots and makeup, your already tres belle, whats de point?"
"This is the way ah dress. Got a problem with it tough." She put her hand on her hip for emphasis.
She is so firery remy thought. "J n'ai pas a problem with it chere, I just t'ink dat-"
"Good. A'hm outta here." she ran off to biology without looking back.
-Lunch-
"Hey Remy why don't you like sit over here with the rest of the rest of the team?" Kitty called out to him.
"Merci beacoup chere." Gambit said sitting down next to her. "Ou est Rogue?"
"Who knows" Kitty shrugged. "Maybe off somewhere reading she doesn't eat w/us a lot. You guys would
make a totally cute couple for the dance"
Spyke laughed, "Ya right, can anyone seriously see Rogue in a dress!" Kurt gave him a high five and spoke out,
"Face it Kitty nethier one of them wants to,match making is not your forte."
Gambit cleared his throught, "So your saying dat de chances of me going on a date with Rogue are pretty slim."
"Almost impossible." Spyke exclaimed.
"Good I like it when de odds are impossible. I like ta gamble"
"Gambit you realize that Rogue's powers make her unable to touch anyone, maybe you should back off a little."
Scott advised.
Jean, feeling a fight starting up between the two, quickly changed the subject,
"So does anyone wanna help me after school today. Im working with the dance comitee on making plans and
posters for homecomming. Its only a few weeks away..."
...3 Days Later
Gambit still constantly tried talking and romancing Rogue. A couple times he actually had her flirting with him, but
then she would realize what she was doing and leave. For the most part she just ignored him. The thought of giving
up never occured to Gambit, infact he grew to want to achive his goal even more. He still came to no conclusion about
becomming an Xman so he just stayed. Its not like I can go back to New Orleans he thought. Now Gambit had gotten
permission to do a solo session in the danger room and he was quite looking forward to it.
When he entered he found Rogue punching away at some metal droid. He admired her strength and knew if she really
wanted to she could send him to the moon. But the thing that really attracted him to her was the she was so beautiful
looking but at the same time so strong physically and characterwise.
Soon she saw him watching her, "Sorry ah must of lost track of time, shes all yours."
"Now hold on a minute chere." Gambit said blocking the doorway, "How bout we do a session together."
"Swamp rat if ya dont get outta mah way, ah'll throw ya back to N'arwlins." she answered w/attitude.
"Chere thats harsh, exspecially when ya know you can't resist my powers or my charming personality."
"Dont push mah. Now move ah have homework I need ta be doin."
"Oh come on chere, how bout a little one on one. I promise I'll be a gentlemen when I win and not gloat."
She continued to go for the door. "Its ok I undertsand if your ta afraid ta lose chere."
"Afraid ta lose!" he had pushed her. "Computer initiate warehouse program C4." Suddenly the
dangeroom turned into a shadowy, wearhouse. Gambit immediatly cloaked himself in the darkness.
He hadn't seen which side of the room Rogue had gone too, but he knew she wouldn't be able to spot
him easy and that he had the upper hand in dark conditions. Rogue walked through the warehouse,
impatiently searching for Gambit. It had been about 10 minutes and the coward had stayed in hiding.
Suddenly an expolsion came out of nowhere and knocked her off her feet. That hurt her pride more,
than her body and when she looked up she saw him standing over her.
"Sorry Chere Gambit didn't mean to throw it that close, you ok?"
"Im invunvable you moron." and she threw him up in the air like a baseball, however he landed on his feet like
a cat. "In that case chere." He lept back to the shadows gracefully and dissapeared.
Another assault of explosive cards came flying at Rogue. She spent all her efforts dodging them and couldnt tell
what direction they were coming from.
"Come outta the dark and face me, ya yellow bellied swamp rat!"
Desptie her comment charged cards continuously came flying at her from the shadows.
"Thats it! Computer end scenario." The lights came on and revealed where Gambit was crouched. Seeing the
intent in Rogue's eyes he went for the door. Rogue ran after him. "Come back here cajun!"
- The next day, 1st pd. Mrs. Charleston English class -
Kurt had been wanting to ask Kitty to go to homecomming for days now. "Hey Kitty."
"Hey Kurt whats up? Did you choose a topic for the project?"
He looked a little nervous "Ya, I wanted to know-"
"Don't freak Kurt it's not due till Friday." Kitty then turned around to start the assignment.
Kurt was feeling really fustrated. If he didn't ask her soon she might get asked by someone else or he could
lose his courage. Maybe Scott had an idea of what to do.
-Principal Darkholme's office-
"I am transfering the information to you this afternoon my lord. It contains profiles on all the X-men, data on Xaiver's
transportational units, and updated research on my daughter. I think you will be quite pleased." Mystique hung up
the phone and smiled to herself.
knock, knock
"Enter." Pietro, aka Quicksilver entered the room. "Ah yes, Mr. Maximoff I have a job for you and the other boys..."
-3rd period, Madame Shafer's French class -
"How'd you do on the test ?" Kurt asked Rogue.
"66%" she replied obviously upset about it.
RRRIIIINNNNG the bell rang and they continued their conversation outside.
"Ouch! I can try to tutor you if ya want, but I don't think I'll be to good at it I got a 78%"
Gambit overhearing the conversation interceeded, "Chere I couldnt help, but overhear that you were looking
for a Francis tutor, well look no further." Rogue walked off. "I'm serious chere t'ink about it!"
Gambit smugly commented to Nightcrawler, "She cant resist me."
Nightcrawler laughed, "Hey Gambit I need some advice, its about Kitty......"
- 5th pd. the Art Studio -
Rogue was taking her fustration out on her canvas. The combined pressure of Remy's constant antics and her failing
french grades were driving her crazy. She hated to admit it, but she had been actually jealous when she saw Remy
basking in the attention of multiple girls in the hallway. How could she be jealous?!
RRIIIINNNGG
Rogue got her books and decided to get some ice cream before the danger room session she had in 45 minutes.
Maybe it would make her feel better. On the way to the ice cream parlor her communcator went off.
She grabbed her intercom and responded, "Hello?"
"Rogue this is Storm. Please report to Salem park immediatley, Its of the most importance."
"Kay, I'll be right there."
Mystique turned back into her true form and smiled, everything was going as planned.
Meanwhile...
Pietro, Lance, and Todd came up to where Spyke and Nightcrawler were talking outside the school.
"Hey Evans, I got a bone to pick with you, or should I say out of you?"
"Shut up."
"Make me, you and the other X-freaks think you can just take Rogue-"
At that point Evan shoved Pietro and it was a full on fight.
*Bamf* worried Kurt teleported out to get help...when he returned with Gambit, Scott, and Jean a crowd had
circled around where the fight was. Scott ended up breaking up the fight, but thats when Avalanche began
moving the ground under the Xmen's feet. Looking at his watch Pietro informed the brotherhood that it was
time to go.
"Thats odd." Scott commented, "where do you think they ran off to?"
Just then Jean recieved a message from Xaiver, Jean do you have any idea where Kitty and Rogue are?
Kitty is at band, the last time I talked to Rogue she said she was getting some ice cream.
Jean go w/the others to check the ice cream shop, I'll have Logan meet you there, Im not getting a reading from her
- the Local Ice Cream Parlor -
"Shes not here! Merde if they did anything to Rogue." Gambit swore angirly.
"Gambit calm down thats not helping the situation." Scott commanded.
Just then Logan entered, "Any luck?"
Jean answered, "Shes not here, we think the brotherhoods got her."
"Dammit, Im trackin her down, whos comming" Logan responded.
Gambit was the first to volunteer, but everyone else came too.
-Mystique's hideout-
"I know what Xaiver's doing to your mind Rogue, hes trying to make you forget. Rogue I forgive you, this is not your
fault, you are still my daughter and I care about you...thats why I'm not letting Xaiver posion your mind."
"Care about me!" Rogue exclaimed. "Momma ya tried to make me your weapon, here ya got me in a cage against my
own will and your tellin mah ya care for mah!"
"Rogue I know you don't understand my intentions now, but I want to help you-"
Just then an explosion blasted away revealing Gambit, Logan and the rest of the Xmen.
Brotherhood attack. Immediatly the brotherhood and Xmen paired off. Toad vs. Jean, Avalance vs. Kurt and Scott,
Logan vs. Blob, Spyke vs. Quicksilver. Mystique had trained the brotherhood to deal with the adolescent Xmen and
was counting on Blob's brute force to take care of Wolverine. While overseeing the battle she did not notice Gambit
stealthly sneaking by to Rogue's prison.
"You miss me chere?" He asked while skillfully picking the lock. He helped Rogue get her hands untied. With the
addition of Rogue and Gambit to the fight the Xmen quickly gained the upperhand. Mystique approached her daughter.
"Child do not do this, how could you do this to me."
Rogue's eyes filled with tears and she ran out of the building.
Logan instructed to everyone, "Return to the mansion, Ill bring her back."
- Later, the mansion -
"Thanks again Logan" Rogue responded making her way up the stairs.
"Kid if ya need to talk Im here." Rogue produced a weak smile and headed up to her room. When she got there she
broke down in tears. Ah need some air, to clear mah head she thought. She decided to go up on the roof to think.
She hadn't been up there for more than 15 minutes when she heard his accented voice, "Chere?"
Rogue didn't even turn around so Gambit walked over to her "Chere you okay?"
There was scilence before she finally managed to answer, "Ah'm fine, ah'm invunreable remember?"
Gambit sat down, "No chere you are not invunrable, ya hurt inside just like the rest of us."
"Go away." she snapped coldly.
Gambit was determined this time, "Chere I cant leave you cause..."
"You cant touch me." she stated abruptly.
"Gambit don't need to touch you to feel you. Gambit feel you hurtin dat makes Gambit hurt too."
"Really?" she asked surprised.
"really. Remy wants ta help you."
"Remy Ah'm scared of mah powers, of us, of mah momma."
"Your momma?"
Rogue went on to explain that Mystique was her mother and of her past invovlment with the brotherhood, in the end
Gambit took Rogue in his arms and let her cry.
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***Thats it for part three, please RESPOND! I hope you liked it....As always feedback is plenty welcome!
story written by: the Rogue
DISCLAIMER: Welcome to the disclaimer, thats right the disclaimer. Disclaiming once again for all that NO I do not
own the X-men, they belong to brillant minds at Marvel Comics. Also no profit is being made off this story. Xmen
Evolution belongs to Warner Brother's Entertainment...
AUTHORS NOTE: Heres the third part of my evolution based series. I tried to fix the formatting and Kurt's accent.
Sorry about that. I liked the new episode last Sat. as much as I'd hate to admit it, I guess I was just really glad it was
actually new! Anyway this part has mainly to do with the arrival of Gambit. I tried to stay pretty true to his character.
If the feed back is good I'll write the next part. So plz. read AND respond. I hope you enjoy it!
~the ROGUE
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XMEN EVOLUTION 2000
pt. 3 ~ welcome gambit
Storm led Jean, Kitty, Kurt, and Scott down the streets of New York City. It was late at night but they were
a misson. They all filed in a single line down the street. It was pretty dark even with the street lights.
"So Storm why are we like hear again?" Kitty asked.
"To meet a possible and hopefully new student." Storm responded calmly.
"Why are we meeting here?"Jean asked.
This time Scott answered, "This is where the professor told use we would-"
Kitty interrupted, "Scotts right (she looked towards scott smiling then shuddured) eww its like so dark out here
I can barley see where Im going."
*Bamf* Nightcrawler teleported next to her, "Don't worry Kitty I'm here to guide you." he joked
Storm suddenly stopped, "Hold it everyone."
The Xmen soon saw what made her stop. An anti mutant ralley was being formed in front of one of the buildings.
Storm instructed the team to blend in cautiously to try and see what was going on. All the X-men stood in the back
quietly and listened. A person up front was given a speech.
"Why wont the government tell us about and who these so called mutants are, because they are inhuman. I can't walk down
the street without the constant worry that I', sharing the street with one of these freaks..."
The speech continued in the same manner to the dismay of Xavier's students. Kurt decided to try and see if he could
see the face of the man saying these cruel words. In the process Kurt accidentally tripped and fell on his holographic
inducer watch, causing it to fritz. With his true blue form revealied Kurt drew the unwanted attention and anger of many
spectateurs. Soon the five X-men were up against about 30 people, some armed.
"He's a stinkin Mutie demon." one shouted.
"Lets get him!" yelled another.
While jean held a protective pshyic shlield around them Storm descended to the sky. She called upon a furious hail
storm, driving over half the people away. With a large amout of her powers exerted Storm returned for a ground attack.
"How many are left?" Cyclops asked storm while shooting the gun out of one of their hands.
"I believe a dozen and I counted around 7 with guns." Storm replied blowing one guy off his feet.
Jean was struggling "Ugh I can't hold it much longer." She knelt to the ground, and the shield vanished.
Kitty was attending to Kurt and Jean. Cyclops was shooting laser beams while trying not to get hit and Storm was
trying to keep the agressors from injuring anyone.
Cyclops shouted, "Theres still like 8 of em...can't hold em much longer."
Just then an explosion hit the ground, sending two men flying. Followed by an array of even more explosions.
The remaining men retreated, when the dust cleared there stood a boy in a trench coat with red on black eyes. He looked
around Scott's age. He was tall and lanky, but somewhat built. His long brown-reddish hair came down both sides of his
face. He was wearing a confidant grin that could melt ice. The girls found him quite attractive and mysterious looking.
Storm flew towards him and greeted him, "Thank you Remy." The boy called Remy just nodded and looked up, he kept
on his dazzling smile and bowed. Storm turned to the rest of the group, "X-men this is Gambit, the one we came to meet
with tonight. I befriended him less than a year ago when I was in New Orleans. Cerebro detected him here a couple
weeks ago, I caught up with him privatly and arranged for us to meet tonight. (she looked up at him) I am confidant he
will consider joinning the team."
First Remy intoduced himself, "I am Gambit, but my real nom is Remy, Remy Lebeau." (his accent was so thrilling)
With that Remy was formually introduced by Jean to the rest of the group.
"Gambit this is Scott." "Hey" Scott greeted.
(Gambit just looked at him and moved on with Jean to the next person.)
"And this Kurt." (Kurt explained his whole stituation to Gambit, who shook his hand approvingly and said "Gambit no
judge you mon amie")
"This is Kitty." (Gambit bowed and took kitty's hand/kissed it "Bonjour mademosille." Kitty blushed, he was so charming)
Jean finished saying, "The rest of the team is back at the mansion, would you like to come and see where we live?"
The introductions wraped up and Gambt agreed to stay at the mansion for awhile to see about joining the team. On the ride home
he answered questions about himself (ie: what are your powers, where are you from) , but he mostly talked to Storm in French.
- Back At the Mansion -
Rogue had just finished taking a run with Spyke and Logan who she could barely keep up with. But maybe in time she
thought. Her hair, which was usually straightened had its natural curly state and her usual makeup was off. To tired to
fix these things she simply combed her hair and put on a solid yellow long slv teeshirt, dark blue jeans, & her black leather
gloves. If it were not for her white striped hair she would look normal. Hearing the Xvan pull up she made her way down
the main staircase. However, she stopped midway to look at the magnificant view from the big oval window. The reflective
view made her get lost in her thoughts...
Meanwhile.....
Remy had been introduced to professor Xaiver. Together they walked (or wheeled) down the main hall They had already
discussed Remy's powers and now the professor was in the middle of informing him about the school-
PX: "So you see Remy that my school is a complete safe haven for mutants. The Xmen believe in the co-exsitence of
mutants and the human race. (he paused) Remy I sense distrust from you, I assure you my intentions are genuine-"
G: "Its not dat professor, Its just dat I dont really like telepathy, u know readin people's minds. I dont like dat at all."
PX: "Then Remy I give you my word that I will not ever invade your privacy without permisson."
G: "Merci Beacoup. I t'ink your school is tres bien."
PX: "I have put countless effort into it and I hope you will put some effort in to thinking through whats best for you, to stay here
or not, however there is no rush and you can come or go anytime that you like. My only requirement while you live here is that
you attend the local highschool, but I have discovered that you already registered yourself, your quite talented."
G:I have many skills. My schedrule is suppose to be given ta me tommorow. (remy paused when he saw the back of a beautiful
girl w/oddly enough a white streak in her hair and black gloves.) Who is de femme on de stairs."
PX: "That is another one of my students. She is fairly new here, why dont you talk to her. You might have a lot in common
both being from the south."
G: "I t'ink I will professor. (remy responded already heading up the stairs.)
"Bonjour chere, Im Gambit, but you can call me Remy." He greeted Rogue while coming up behind her.
Rogue turned around to be face to face with a handsome boy in a trench coat with a thick cajun accent and sunglasses.
She was lost for words, he was the most gorgeous guy she had ever seen. Remy was staring deep into the most beautiful
pair of eyes he had ever seen...or wait had he seen them before.
flashback(remy's pov)
I was walkin down the hallway with trois lovely femmes I had easily convinced into showing me around. When all of a sudden
some "guy" in a green cloak collided with us. I was demanding an apology when I discovered that the green cloaked figure
was a belle femme, I could barely see her face, but her eyes left moi frozen! Does she remember me? I couldnt believe it
then she ran off, I never found who those eyes belonged to but this is the same girl, oh she is more beautiful then when I first
saw her? Remy decided to find out.
"You are de girl I bumped into in the hallway no?"
Rogue thought for a moment the hallway...then she realized what she had done, "Uh sorry bout that...Remy."
Her southern accent was beautiful, Remy tried to regain his confidance, "S'okay chere just next time give Gambit a chance to
apologize for makin a mistake. So is dere a name that goes along with dat beautiful hair (he fingered her white stripe)
Rogue blushed and stepped away from him a little, "Rogue, mah name is Rogue."
Rogue he thought to himself, "Dat is a beautiful name chere. De professor said we both were from de South, hes right no?"
"Ah'm from Mississippi your from N'arwlins?" She asked.
"Oui." He stepped closer to her and it looked like he was about to brush a lose strand of hair from her face.
You cant touch my skin Rogue thought to herself, "Well I gotta go get ready for the training session tonight, nice meeting
ya."and with that she ran up the stairs before Remy could respond.
Gambit stood there for a moment looking out the window and thinking. She is so beautiful, deres someting special about her-
her eyes they throw even moi off balance. I wonder why shes so jumpy about me touching her hair. I'll find out though, gambit
gonna see her a lot....
His thoughts were interrupted by the professor and a savage-like looking man.
The Professor introduced them, "Gambti this is Logan, hes going to run today's trainning session."
"Please to meet you monsieur Logan." Gambit formally greeted not looking at all intiminated.
Wolverine sniffed and unleashed his claws. "the pleasures all yours bub."
Oh dear the professor thought, "well gentlemen lets head to the danger room."
Upon entering her room Rogue collapsed on her bed and thought, he is so charming and good looking, the way he talked to
me. (then reality hit) Why would he ever want to talk to me after he finds out about my powers. Its no use he'll find out sooner
or later. *sigh* Damn powers! It'll never work out, besides you saw him with those other girls in the hallway hes just a big flirt.
Stop fooling yourself girl and get over it, your stonger than that. Rogue got up to get changed up for her dangeroom session.
Still despite her best efforts, in the back of her mind she wondered if Remy would be there.
-Dangeroom Session-
Remy was there and he showed everyone just what exactly his power was. Rogue and the others watched as he blasted some
robots away with some charged cards. This boy definatley had style.
The professor X interrupted Gambits display, "Thank you Gambit thats more than enough, come now it is your turn to watch the
team perform. I will explain to you each of their powers.."
Gambit winked at Rogue as he headed up. Oh no she thought, well he was going to find out sometime, now ah can get on w/
mah life and stop thinking bout em.
"...thats Spyke's power. Scott like you wears eyewear all the time not to hide that hes a mutant mind you, but because he has
no control of his optic blasts. And that leaves Rogue."
"Whats her power?" Gambit asked curiously.
"Well as you can see she posseses superstrength (he pointed to where Rogue was lifting up a giant piece of steel wall.) And
we have not quite determined if she has flight capabilities, but none of those are her natural power. (Gambit looked at the
prof wanting him to continue) Rogue's original mutation is the power to absorb the energy/memories of any other human or
mutant just by touching them. In the case of mutants she steals their powers temporaily. "
"Dat why she wear gloves?"
"Yes Gambit, that is what brought her to me. She cannont control her powers, and unfortunatly I don't think its possible for her
to ever be able to. It is sad that she may forever be denied the touch of another person w/o absorbing them. I ask that you
remember this in future interactions with her." The professor then went to converse with the team.
Gambit was so taken by Rogue's power and the fact that it didnt turn him off that he forgot to ask what the prof meant by
Rogue's natural mutation. He saw her again at dinner but she didn't pay to much attention to him. He noticed that she stood
out in the group as a sorta loner, prob. cuz of her powers he thought. He caught up with afterwards while she was doing her hw.
"Hey chere. Comment allez-vous?"
"A'hm fine, just doin my homework" please go away she thought.
"Oh, I was wandering if you wanted to go out to breakfast before school tommorow?"
Rogue put the book she was reading down, "Gambit you know about mah powers, Sorry sugah." with that she left.
Gambit just smiled to himself, she do a good job of playing hard ta get, but Gambit liked hard ta get women.
-The next morning-
Rogue had just finished straightening her hair when she decided not to apply so much make up today. She told herself
it was because she was running late, but in the back of her mind she wanted to look more appealing to Remy. Why
she didn't know, but it didn't matter because she wouldn't admit what was in the back of her mind, not even to herself.
She finished putting on her usual ensemble, but simply put on purple lipstick and dark eye liner/ mascarea, skipping
covering her face with white powder.
Gambit was already prepared for school, decked out in some stylish, not too preppy clothes and his trademark trenchcoat.
The outfit wad topped with some eye covering shades. He dressed really well and looked so handsome. The all the
other Xmen except for Kurt and Rogue had left. Storm had commented to Remy that they were always getting up late and
that he should just head on his way. Remy however, waited to see Rogue rushing down the stairs in her green cloak before
leaving on his motorcycle. He wanted to offer her a ride, but was notified by Kurt that he would take care of it no problem.
At school Remy looked for Sue (one of the girls he had met earlier) and asked her to guide him to the main office. She
was more than happy to oblige. Upon reaching the main office Remy recieved is new schdrule.
Schdrule: Remy E. Lebeau~11th grade
locker # 54
pd. 1: Algebra 2 -lunch-
pd. 2: Adv. composition pd. 4: AP European History
pd. 3: Physics pd. 5: Independent Studies pd. 6: Gym (w/other Xmen)
"Aww shucks we don't have any of the same classes, but look my lockers only 3 down from yours. Need help gettin to 1st?"
Sue asked peering over his shoulder at the paper in his hands.
"Merci beacoup chere, but I t'ink I can find it, I will cya later." Gambit replied flashing his charming grin.
Sue was blushing, "No problem cya" And she walked away beaming.
....Gambit made his way to Mr. Martino's Algebra 2 class. He was pleased to discover Rogue sitting in the third row and an
empty seat directly behind her. Rogue didn't seem interested in who had just entered the room she had a pained expression
on her face. It looked like the whole class was taking a quiz or something. Gambit spoke with the teacher who welcomed
him and told him to sit down, he did so right behind Rogue. She still didn't look up. Gambit noticed how different she looked
from the other day, she had on combat boots that didn't look too friendly and her hair was straight. She looked different from
the other students kinda gothish. Still the green shirt she was wearing matched her beautiful eyes...
Mr. Martino finally broke the scilence, "Time! The bell is about to ring. Pass your papers to the front. By the way we have a
new student. "
Rogue could her the girls that sat behind her immediatly introduce themselves in a flirtaious manner. Finally she followed
suit with the rest of class and turned around.
"Hallo Chere."
She turned back around immediatly and sank in her seat. For the rest of the year she would have to deal with Remy sitting
right behind her, uh no she was so skipping first. Why did he bother he so much anyway? She could hear him behind her
still, the other girls giggling as they told him all about the perks of Bayville High and how they couldnt wait till next class-blah!
RRIIIIIIINNNNG!
Thank God for the bell. Rogue filled her thoughts with how she just failed that math quiz; she didn't even notice Remy was
following her to her locker. She opened it and grabbed her Biology book. Then she felt someone coming up behind her,
one sniff of that sensationally sweet colonge and she knew who it was.
"What do you want Remy?" she asked facing him. His face was so stunning.
"A guy could get de feeling your avoiding him chere. Why de boots and makeup, your already tres belle, whats de point?"
"This is the way ah dress. Got a problem with it tough." She put her hand on her hip for emphasis.
She is so firery remy thought. "J n'ai pas a problem with it chere, I just t'ink dat-"
"Good. A'hm outta here." she ran off to biology without looking back.
-Lunch-
"Hey Remy why don't you like sit over here with the rest of the rest of the team?" Kitty called out to him.
"Merci beacoup chere." Gambit said sitting down next to her. "Ou est Rogue?"
"Who knows" Kitty shrugged. "Maybe off somewhere reading she doesn't eat w/us a lot. You guys would
make a totally cute couple for the dance"
Spyke laughed, "Ya right, can anyone seriously see Rogue in a dress!" Kurt gave him a high five and spoke out,
"Face it Kitty nethier one of them wants to,match making is not your forte."
Gambit cleared his throught, "So your saying dat de chances of me going on a date with Rogue are pretty slim."
"Almost impossible." Spyke exclaimed.
"Good I like it when de odds are impossible. I like ta gamble"
"Gambit you realize that Rogue's powers make her unable to touch anyone, maybe you should back off a little."
Scott advised.
Jean, feeling a fight starting up between the two, quickly changed the subject,
"So does anyone wanna help me after school today. Im working with the dance comitee on making plans and
posters for homecomming. Its only a few weeks away..."
...3 Days Later
Gambit still constantly tried talking and romancing Rogue. A couple times he actually had her flirting with him, but
then she would realize what she was doing and leave. For the most part she just ignored him. The thought of giving
up never occured to Gambit, infact he grew to want to achive his goal even more. He still came to no conclusion about
becomming an Xman so he just stayed. Its not like I can go back to New Orleans he thought. Now Gambit had gotten
permission to do a solo session in the danger room and he was quite looking forward to it.
When he entered he found Rogue punching away at some metal droid. He admired her strength and knew if she really
wanted to she could send him to the moon. But the thing that really attracted him to her was the she was so beautiful
looking but at the same time so strong physically and characterwise.
Soon she saw him watching her, "Sorry ah must of lost track of time, shes all yours."
"Now hold on a minute chere." Gambit said blocking the doorway, "How bout we do a session together."
"Swamp rat if ya dont get outta mah way, ah'll throw ya back to N'arwlins." she answered w/attitude.
"Chere thats harsh, exspecially when ya know you can't resist my powers or my charming personality."
"Dont push mah. Now move ah have homework I need ta be doin."
"Oh come on chere, how bout a little one on one. I promise I'll be a gentlemen when I win and not gloat."
She continued to go for the door. "Its ok I undertsand if your ta afraid ta lose chere."
"Afraid ta lose!" he had pushed her. "Computer initiate warehouse program C4." Suddenly the
dangeroom turned into a shadowy, wearhouse. Gambit immediatly cloaked himself in the darkness.
He hadn't seen which side of the room Rogue had gone too, but he knew she wouldn't be able to spot
him easy and that he had the upper hand in dark conditions. Rogue walked through the warehouse,
impatiently searching for Gambit. It had been about 10 minutes and the coward had stayed in hiding.
Suddenly an expolsion came out of nowhere and knocked her off her feet. That hurt her pride more,
than her body and when she looked up she saw him standing over her.
"Sorry Chere Gambit didn't mean to throw it that close, you ok?"
"Im invunvable you moron." and she threw him up in the air like a baseball, however he landed on his feet like
a cat. "In that case chere." He lept back to the shadows gracefully and dissapeared.
Another assault of explosive cards came flying at Rogue. She spent all her efforts dodging them and couldnt tell
what direction they were coming from.
"Come outta the dark and face me, ya yellow bellied swamp rat!"
Desptie her comment charged cards continuously came flying at her from the shadows.
"Thats it! Computer end scenario." The lights came on and revealed where Gambit was crouched. Seeing the
intent in Rogue's eyes he went for the door. Rogue ran after him. "Come back here cajun!"
- The next day, 1st pd. Mrs. Charleston English class -
Kurt had been wanting to ask Kitty to go to homecomming for days now. "Hey Kitty."
"Hey Kurt whats up? Did you choose a topic for the project?"
He looked a little nervous "Ya, I wanted to know-"
"Don't freak Kurt it's not due till Friday." Kitty then turned around to start the assignment.
Kurt was feeling really fustrated. If he didn't ask her soon she might get asked by someone else or he could
lose his courage. Maybe Scott had an idea of what to do.
-Principal Darkholme's office-
"I am transfering the information to you this afternoon my lord. It contains profiles on all the X-men, data on Xaiver's
transportational units, and updated research on my daughter. I think you will be quite pleased." Mystique hung up
the phone and smiled to herself.
knock, knock
"Enter." Pietro, aka Quicksilver entered the room. "Ah yes, Mr. Maximoff I have a job for you and the other boys..."
-3rd period, Madame Shafer's French class -
"How'd you do on the test ?" Kurt asked Rogue.
"66%" she replied obviously upset about it.
RRRIIIINNNNG the bell rang and they continued their conversation outside.
"Ouch! I can try to tutor you if ya want, but I don't think I'll be to good at it I got a 78%"
Gambit overhearing the conversation interceeded, "Chere I couldnt help, but overhear that you were looking
for a Francis tutor, well look no further." Rogue walked off. "I'm serious chere t'ink about it!"
Gambit smugly commented to Nightcrawler, "She cant resist me."
Nightcrawler laughed, "Hey Gambit I need some advice, its about Kitty......"
- 5th pd. the Art Studio -
Rogue was taking her fustration out on her canvas. The combined pressure of Remy's constant antics and her failing
french grades were driving her crazy. She hated to admit it, but she had been actually jealous when she saw Remy
basking in the attention of multiple girls in the hallway. How could she be jealous?!
RRIIIINNNGG
Rogue got her books and decided to get some ice cream before the danger room session she had in 45 minutes.
Maybe it would make her feel better. On the way to the ice cream parlor her communcator went off.
She grabbed her intercom and responded, "Hello?"
"Rogue this is Storm. Please report to Salem park immediatley, Its of the most importance."
"Kay, I'll be right there."
Mystique turned back into her true form and smiled, everything was going as planned.
Meanwhile...
Pietro, Lance, and Todd came up to where Spyke and Nightcrawler were talking outside the school.
"Hey Evans, I got a bone to pick with you, or should I say out of you?"
"Shut up."
"Make me, you and the other X-freaks think you can just take Rogue-"
At that point Evan shoved Pietro and it was a full on fight.
*Bamf* worried Kurt teleported out to get help...when he returned with Gambit, Scott, and Jean a crowd had
circled around where the fight was. Scott ended up breaking up the fight, but thats when Avalanche began
moving the ground under the Xmen's feet. Looking at his watch Pietro informed the brotherhood that it was
time to go.
"Thats odd." Scott commented, "where do you think they ran off to?"
Just then Jean recieved a message from Xaiver, Jean do you have any idea where Kitty and Rogue are?
Kitty is at band, the last time I talked to Rogue she said she was getting some ice cream.
Jean go w/the others to check the ice cream shop, I'll have Logan meet you there, Im not getting a reading from her
- the Local Ice Cream Parlor -
"Shes not here! Merde if they did anything to Rogue." Gambit swore angirly.
"Gambit calm down thats not helping the situation." Scott commanded.
Just then Logan entered, "Any luck?"
Jean answered, "Shes not here, we think the brotherhoods got her."
"Dammit, Im trackin her down, whos comming" Logan responded.
Gambit was the first to volunteer, but everyone else came too.
-Mystique's hideout-
"I know what Xaiver's doing to your mind Rogue, hes trying to make you forget. Rogue I forgive you, this is not your
fault, you are still my daughter and I care about you...thats why I'm not letting Xaiver posion your mind."
"Care about me!" Rogue exclaimed. "Momma ya tried to make me your weapon, here ya got me in a cage against my
own will and your tellin mah ya care for mah!"
"Rogue I know you don't understand my intentions now, but I want to help you-"
Just then an explosion blasted away revealing Gambit, Logan and the rest of the Xmen.
Brotherhood attack. Immediatly the brotherhood and Xmen paired off. Toad vs. Jean, Avalance vs. Kurt and Scott,
Logan vs. Blob, Spyke vs. Quicksilver. Mystique had trained the brotherhood to deal with the adolescent Xmen and
was counting on Blob's brute force to take care of Wolverine. While overseeing the battle she did not notice Gambit
stealthly sneaking by to Rogue's prison.
"You miss me chere?" He asked while skillfully picking the lock. He helped Rogue get her hands untied. With the
addition of Rogue and Gambit to the fight the Xmen quickly gained the upperhand. Mystique approached her daughter.
"Child do not do this, how could you do this to me."
Rogue's eyes filled with tears and she ran out of the building.
Logan instructed to everyone, "Return to the mansion, Ill bring her back."
- Later, the mansion -
"Thanks again Logan" Rogue responded making her way up the stairs.
"Kid if ya need to talk Im here." Rogue produced a weak smile and headed up to her room. When she got there she
broke down in tears. Ah need some air, to clear mah head she thought. She decided to go up on the roof to think.
She hadn't been up there for more than 15 minutes when she heard his accented voice, "Chere?"
Rogue didn't even turn around so Gambit walked over to her "Chere you okay?"
There was scilence before she finally managed to answer, "Ah'm fine, ah'm invunreable remember?"
Gambit sat down, "No chere you are not invunrable, ya hurt inside just like the rest of us."
"Go away." she snapped coldly.
Gambit was determined this time, "Chere I cant leave you cause..."
"You cant touch me." she stated abruptly.
"Gambit don't need to touch you to feel you. Gambit feel you hurtin dat makes Gambit hurt too."
"Really?" she asked surprised.
"really. Remy wants ta help you."
"Remy Ah'm scared of mah powers, of us, of mah momma."
"Your momma?"
Rogue went on to explain that Mystique was her mother and of her past invovlment with the brotherhood, in the end
Gambit took Rogue in his arms and let her cry.
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