Author's Note: Okay, so I didn't mention before but I wanted Jean to be back, so she is. But this does take place after X2, don't get me wrong. Anyway, this is a little bit of a filler chapter, so humor me. It'll get better, I promise.

The Flirt and the Rogue

by, Caliente

Chapter 2 – Joining the Institute

Remy prepared to knock on the door when he heard Come in Remy in his head.

"Merde (Shit) what was dat?" Remy cried in shock.

"I'm sorry Mr. LeBeau," called a voice through the door. "Please come in."

Remy pushed open the door and he was immediately greeted with four unfamiliar faces and- "Stormy!" Remy cried happily as he engulfed the Weather Witch in a hug.

"Remy LeBeau, many things have changed since we parted ways, however you still may not call me "Stormy". Either Ororo or Storm will do," the Goddess said curtly but a small smile played on her lips.

"Mr. LeBeau," the same voice now commanded his attention once more. It belonged to a bald man in a wheelchair sitting behind a large oak desk. "I am Professor Charles Xavier, benefactor of this establishment."

"Bonjour Monsieur (Hello Mr.) Xavier," replied Remy with a small bow. "Je suis (I am) Remy LeBeau, de Gambit."

Professor Xavier smiled and continued gesturing to the handsome couple sitting on the couch. The male had brown hair and wore ruby red glasses. The woman had deep red hair and a nice figure. "These two are Scott Summers or Cyclops and Dr. Jean Grey."

The couple smiled slightly and waved. Remy sensed that Dr. Grey had some sort of psyonic powers because she was hard to read. Scott on the other hand was like an open book, he didn't trust the new boy and he would be openly hostile if not for the red head sitting next to him.

"C'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer. (It's a pleasure to meet you.)"

"The man to your right is Logan or Wolverine," Xavier continued while waving his hand towards a feral looking man.

"Salut (Hi)," Gambit said cautiously. This one looked dangerous and he sensed much animal instinct in him. 'This one is the most dangerous, for sure,' he thought confidently.

"Sure thing Gumbo," the Wolverine growled. He gave a half-hearted smirk and turned to the Professor. "So what's the kid doin' here Chuck?"

Gambit looked slightly offended and was about to retort when Xavier put his hand up to silence him. "Gambit is here at Storm's request. She invited him to the institute."

"Why?" Cyclops cut in. "He's too old to be a student and too young to be a teacher or X-Men."

"Because in my recent travels, Remy saved my life," Storm answered for the Professor. "As you may or may not know, the Shadow King deaged me into a child while I was visiting Cairo. I soon became a street urchin and was stealing for food. When Gambit and I attempted to rob the same house, he took me in as his partner. We worked together until Jean and Professor Xavier found me and traveled to Cairo to help me. Once I was myself again, I extended an offer for Remy to come to the institute because his powers are advanced and his thieving skills may prove most useful to us."

"In what way?" Clearly Scott was not impressed.

"He can help with mansion security because he knows all the ways in and out," Storm began. "He knows the art of stealth and he's an exceptional fighter. I believe he can also help teach self-defense to some of the older students. With a vast knowledge of weaponry, he could help some of the students whose powers are more defensive be prepared for offensive fighting, like Kitty and Rogue."

Scott still looked unimpressed but the Professor had made up his mind. "I would like to welcome you to the Xavier Institute for Gifted Children or as the children affectionately call it, Mutant Manor."

Remy flashed a charming smile as he replied simply, "Merci beaucoup. (Thank you very much.)" He bowed slightly to the teachers, kissed Storm's hand, and exited the room.

"I don't trust him," Scott announced immediately.

"Well, that much wasn't obvious bub," Wolverine replied sarcastically. "And, I for one like the guy. I mean, if he rubes one eye the wrong way, then he's alright by me."

Scott looked ready to strike but Jean restrained him. She addressed the Professor, "I attempted to read him, however his mind was completely blank. Does he posses some kind of psyonic powers?"

"Yes, I believe he does," the Professor concurred. "However, I don't think he's ready to share everything with us yet. I think we can wait to investigate this phenomenon further."

Storm being the voice of reason raised her hands up to get the others attention. "I trust Remy with my life and owe him that much. You shouldn't judge him based on his past. We all get a new start when we come to the institute." That said she offered the others a smile. "He's a good child, we just have to be sure to protect the young ladies from his charm."

"I still don't trust him," Scott said through clenched teeth. "But I guess it'll be okay."

"So it's agreed, the boy will stay." Professor Xavier turned to Storm, "Why don't you show him to his new room? I'm sure he's anxious to get settled."

"Of course Charles," Storm responded with a small smile. "I will go now."

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