Chapter 2 is finally up! Let me begin by saying that I am so sorry for taking so long to post this chapter. I went on vacation for a few days and just got back. I wanted to get this up quick, so I didn't have time to proof read this story as many times as I normally do, so there might be a few minor errors. I will try to put up chapter 3 quicker. Also, thanks to all those who reviewed.

xxFleurdelySxx : Don't worry Remy isn't dead. I am a huge Gambit fan, so there is no way that I would kill him (at least not this early in the story) If I told you why Logan was betraying the X-men that would ruin the whole story, so I guess you are just going to have to keep reading to find out.

RoryRogue : I would have had a lot of fun writing a story all about Rogue and Remy going on a romantic date and everything, but instead I decided to go with something that had a bit more of a plot. (Don't worry there will probably be tons of Remy/Rogue in this story)

T. : I hope this chapter lives up to what you hoped for.

RogueyMaximoff : Aww I'm sorry to tell you that there isn't going to be any Pietro in this story so you are just going to have to settle for Rogue being with Remy.

Playwiththewinds : I'm sorry for leaving you hanging for so long. I hope that this next chapter captivates your interest again.

MidnightRebel : Thanks for the compliments. I hope you like this chapter which is a little less action and a little more fluff.

Tammy : Thanks. Now you can finally find out what happens next *smiles*

summers2004 : I don't really know what to say. I knew that I would get some Logan fans who would want to kill me for making him work with Sinister. 

Anime-05 : Don't worry about Remy he's not dead, just in a little bit of trouble.

Ghostie : It looks like Wolvie is working for Sinister, but I guess you're going to have to read the rest of this story to find out for sure. I can't tell you everything or the story wouldn't be intriguing.

Ishandahalf : I'm glad that you think the beginning was dramatic that's what I was going for when I wrote it. Don't worry we haven't heard the last from Remy, he will be showing up a lot in the next chapters.

BerserkerRageX-Girl : Thank you. I hope that this chapter is just as interesting!

FYI: The main couple in this story is Rogue and Remy (I am a major ROMY fan), and the secondary couple is Logan and Ororo (I just think they would be a cute couple)

Disclaimer: Just to let you know that the X-men belong to Marvel and not me. (Lucky Marvel)

ENJOY!

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Racing Against the Clock

Remembering

            Rain was rapidly and rhythmically striking the windows of the X-mansion. It was a gloomy day which matched perfectly with the mood inside. It had been almost two weeks since Wolverine had disappeared and about five days since Gambit had vanished. There were absolutely no clues and hopes of finding the missing X-men were slim. Yet, the X-men did not give up.

            Inside the mansion Scott and Jean stood in front of several computer screens trying to find some sign of the Canuck or the Cajun. The entire team had been working non-stop, but alas they still had no idea where they were. The disappearance had been difficult for the entire team, but there were two X-men in particular who had found it even harder. Jean wrapped her arms tightly around her husband and thought about how miserable she would feel if Scott had been taken. Her thoughts drifted to her two friends who now felt that extreme pain.

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            Storm sat in her room staring out of her window at the pouring rain. She knew that she was responsible, but she was unable to stop it, just as she was unable to stop the tears running down her cheeks. In front of her team mates she was strong, but she couldn't hide her true emotions anymore. She loved him. She had never gotten a chance to tell him. They had only been a couple for a few months but already she knew that she wanted to marry him. She loved everything about him, his protective nature, his rough appearance, and his wild side. She loved Logan, and now he was gone. She reached for a Kleenex and tried desperately to stop crying.

            Storm stood up, threw on her housecoat and made her way out the door. She was lonely and for the last two weeks there was only one thing that could put her at ease. Her movements were swift and silent and she manoeuvred her way to the other side of the mansion. She reached her destination and looked at the large oak door. Using her thieving skills, she quickly opened the door to Logan's room. She walked inside and lay on the large unmade bed. She closed her eyes and went to sleep thinking about the day when Logan and she would be lying here together.

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            The rain drops were hard and cold as they hit Rogue's face. "Guess Storm must be feelin' bad t'night too," Rogue thought to herself as she stared up at the cloudy sky. She was shivering slightly as she lay on the cold metal roof of the mansion. This had been Gambit's spot. Whenever he had to think or whenever he wanted to get away from everything he would come up here. Rogue was the only one that he had ever shared this special spot with. Now she came here for the same reason Remy used to. She wanted to think and get away.

            For the last few days she had been hiding from the rest of the team. She didn't want the rest of the team to try and comfort her; she just wanted to be alone. She was scared. He was the only man she truly loved and now he was gone. Gone forever? She didn't know. There was always the chance that she would never see him again. With that thought, Rogue eyes began to water.

            She did not know what she would do without him. All these years she had taken their relationship for granted. She would never find another man who cared about her like Remy did. In her opinion, he was perfect and now she may never see him again. She gently closed her emerald eyes and allowed her heart filled tears run down her face.

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            "Scott! Come here quick!" Jean screamed to her husband, who had gone to get them some food from the kitchen.

            Cyclops instantly dropped what he was carrying and ran to see what she was yelling about. When he arrived in the room, he saw his beautiful red haired wife standing in front of one of the many computer monitors. "What happened?" he questioned.

            "Two mutants that match Logan and Remy's descriptions just appeared out of no where in downtown New York." Jean was still shouting from the excitement of the situation.

            "I'll assemble the team, you prepare the Blackbird." Jean nodded as she ran off to do her assigned duties, while Scott went off to get together as many of the X-men as he could on such short notice.

I know that this chapter was a lot sappier but I had to include it. Don't worry to all you action lovers out there; there will be more fighting and adventures in upcoming chapters.(However there will also probably be more romance too.) Please REVIEW! (I'll try and get chapter 3 up ASAP)