Chapter 3 has arrived! I tried to get this up as fast as possible. (Just a warning, chapter four might take a while for me to get up since for the next few days I am going to be really busy getting ready for school) Once again thank you to all those wonderful people who took time to review (reviews make me happy!)
BerserkerRageX-Girl : Aw, I'm glad that you like my attempt at romance. When I was writing I was really scared that it was going to come off really corny. (Hope that you like the small romantic scenes in this chapter too.)
MidnightRebel : Don't worry it took me a long time to figure out what ROMY stood for too. (I kept thinking that people were misspelling Remy, LOL) I'm glad you liked the fluff, there will be more in the future.
ishandahalf : This story would be pretty boring if Remy and Logan ended up being on vacation. I tried to get this up "quick like a bunny on crack!"
summers2004 : Well I am glad that you think that this story is unique and it isn't what you expected. I agree, if people don't like the way I portray the characters don't read. If everyone portrayed their characters the same, fanfiction wouldn't be as much fun. Hope you enjoy this next chapter. (Logan is in it *smiles*)
T. : Thanks for the compliment, it is nice to know that people are enjoying my story.
Warmer Than Fire : I can't promise you that the ending will be really happy, but I CAN promise you that it will be entertaining!
Bess : Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the story. I plan to add lots of chapters I just need to find time. (I'm a little busy getting ready for school)
FYI: I am not a huge Jubilee/Bobby fan, I just think they are a cute couple. (Definitely not as cute as Rogue/Remy, but still cute!)
Disclaimer: Guess what I don't own the X-men. If I owned them I wouldn't be writing fanfiction, I would be to busy writing comic books! (Comic books would be fun to write, too bad I can't draw!)
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Racing Against the Clock
A night on the town
The two men made there way down the crowded New York street. It was nearly midnight and yet the streets were still packed with people. They seemed to pay little attention to there surroundings. Their black cloaks flattered in the wind as they walked. They stopped in front of a nightclub and started to head towards the entrance when a bouncer got in there way. "Where do you two think you are going? There's a line. Get to the end of it or get out of here."
The men looked at each other and then within seconds the smaller of the two made his move. His metal claws had been swung and had sliced through the bouncer's neck. They took no notice to the screams of the people who had been in line and entered the noisy club.
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As Jean sat in the Blackbird cockpit, she was able to see as her team mates approached the jet. Scott walked in front looking like the leader he is, brave and strong. He was followed closely by Nightcrawler and Beast who had been working in the lab together when Cyclops had called them. Even further behind walked Storm and Rogue. Both dressed in their full combat uniform, they looked like they were ready for anything. To see them now you would never have guessed that they were both falling apart inside. They looked as powerful and confident as they always did when starting any mission. Many of the X-men were missing however. "I guess Scott wasn't able to get the whole team on such short notice," Jean thought to herself. "Hopefully we won't need anymore people."
The X-men entered the Blackbird and buckled up. None knew what to expect, all they knew was that they had to get their friends back. Within minutes they were in the air on their way to downtown New York.
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The walls of the small bar shook from the loud music. A local band was playing and the place was filled with excited college students. Many of them danced, while others sat at tables enjoying the music and the alcohol. In one of the corners of the bar there sat a young, short, black hair girl sipping a rum and coke. She was looking around trying to find someone, while drumming her fingers in annoyance on the table. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed an equally young, sandy haired boy heading towards her. Upon reaching the table he leaned down, gave the cute girl a kiss, and sat down across from her. Putting down her drink she asked, "That took long enough, what was that all about?"
"I was only gone a few minutes. Miss me?" he asked and gave her a devilish grin. "It was Scott. Apparently Logan and Remy have been spotted."
"What? What did he say?" She asked looking straight into the brown eyes of the boy.
"Two mutants matching their descriptions were spotted in New York and Scott was calling to see if we were able to help check it out, "the boy said taking a sip of beer.
There was a moment of silence before the information sank in. "What did you tell him Bobby?"
His smile grew even bigger. "What do you think I told him? I told him that me and you were previously engaged and that the rest of the team would have to go on this adventure without us. Anyways I wasn't about to cancel a date with the beautiful Jubilee." She blushed as he reached over to grab hold of her hand.
"We should have gone and helped. They might need… " she was cut off by Bobby placing his index finger on her lips.
"You worry too much, Jubes. They will be fine." He said as he took another sip of his beer.
"You don't worry enough. Guess there is nothing we can do now. Dance with me?" She said seductively as she pulled him to his feet. "Come on please, this is my favourite song." She smiled at him and he nodded. Bobby wasn't much of a dancer but how could he say no to her. Before he had time to think anymore about his hatred for dancing, Jubilee had yanked him to the dance floor. The song was slow so she moved close to him and laid her head on his chest. Bobby wrapped his arms around her and she closed her eyes. Everything was perfect.
All of a sudden there was an explosion right by there feet, knocking both of them to the floor. Jubilee and Bobby quickly looked up to see that the man who had attacked them was one of their friends. Before either could do anything, two charged cards came flying from the man's hand and hit Jubilee straight on, sending her flying backwards. "What the hell is wrong with you, Gambit? What did you do to Jubilee?" Bobby cried frantically.
Bobby got up with great speed and held up both his hands ready to use his powers. The Cajun attacker looked at Bobby, wondering what the young man had planned next. In one hand he started to form a small ice ball and threw it at Gambit with all his strength. Without much difficulty Remy swiftly dodged Iceman's attack. In that split second Gambit had been distracted, Bobby made a run for Jubilee. However, his path was blocked by a powerful and angry Wolverine, whose claws were out. Logan attempted to strike Bobby, but Iceman quickly moved out of the way. "What has gotten into you two? Don't you recognise me? It's me Bobby. Iceman." He tried desperately to get though to them, but it didn't seem to be working.
He still faced Wolverine and stared at the Canuck's determined brown eyes. Bobby stood expecting to be sliced and diced any minute now by Logan claws. Just then he felt a sharp pain in his back from an exploding card. It sent him soaring across the room, landing near Jubilee. He quickly got to his hands and knees and crawled to Jubilation. She was still breathing, he sighed in relief. He pulled her close to him and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek, just as he was hit again by one of Gambit's cards.
Logan walked over to Bobby's unconscious body and picked him up. Wolverine then moved next to Gambit and the two started to make there way to the door. As they passed the bar, Remy reached over and grabbed a beer mug. He charged it and threw it towards the dance floor. The explosion shook the entire bar, and the two fighters continued walking to the exit. The cool evening air hit their faces as they walked outside towards a nearby alleyway.
What do you think? Please share your opinion and your comments by reviewing. Thanks! *smiles* (Do I sound desperate enough?)