Arie: Did you all tell more people to read my story!? If you did, then good person! You deserve a bag of pixie sticks! **hands the good people bags of pixie sticks** If you didn't, ya' don't get shit! But I don't hate you.

Pyro: You're reeeaaallllyyy desperate luv.

Arie: Shhh! I think I'm gettin' to 'em!

Pyro: *shrugs* Oh well. That's why I luv ya'

Arie: Aww, Pyro. You're such a sweet Aussie. **hugz**

Pietro: AW! No love for Quicksilver! Tell me Arie, what does your s/n say?

Arie:.. while we're arguing, just read the story!

Chapter Seven: Taking Over Me

By the time Pyro and Remy arrived back at the Acolytes' base, everyone was asleep. They had already dropped off Belle and Rogue so they decided to relax for the rest of the night. And of course, sleep. As Remy entered his room, Pyro unlocked his door and went inside to get ready for sleeping. He went into the bathroom until he heard Remy come into his room. Pyro looked out of the door crack and sighed.
"Doncha knock anymore? And what are ya' doin' in here anyway?"

Remy plopped down on Pyro's black couch and took out a deck of cards then aimed them against the dart board on the other side of the room.
"Non, Remy's board broke."

"Gee, I wondah why." mumbled Pyro as he trailed back to the bathroom. "Can ya' turn on the radio? I don't wanna hear ya' cursin' at the dart board because ya' missed."

"It only happens when Remy's tired." Replied the Cajun as he closed one eye to concentrate.

"Aren't ya' tired now?"

"Non. Remy iz neva tired." The card brightened in the Cajun's hand. When he threw it, the card pinned against the wall right beside the dart board. "Damn."

"I told ya'."

Remy finally clicked on the radio. Pyro searched around in the bathroom for his extra lighter. He checked under the cabinet and found some damp matches. He cursed himself for leaving them there and looked over by the bathtub.

You don't remember me

But I remember you

I lie awake and try so hard

Not to think of you

But who can decide what they dream?

And dream I do........

Pyro bent over, looking for the lighter. Remy cursed once more, making Pyro fall into the tub. He sighed and slumped down, getting drowzee as the song swelled inside his head.

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you to live, to breathe

You're taking over me

He looked over to his side and saw something white on his damp sweater. Pyro moved his fingers to it until something struck him. A quick image of Belle came to him.

Have you forgotten all I know

And all we had?

You saw me mourning my love for you

And touched my hand

When the image faded, in his hand was a white feather with silver ends. He couldn't help but smile with a thought of Belle every second.

I knew you loved me then....

Pyro stood up, still with the feather between his fingers. He looked behind the mirror and continued his search for the lighter.

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you to live, to breathe

You're taking over me

Angrily he slammed the mirror cabinet shut since his lighter wasn't there. Suddenly, he froze at what he saw. As he stared at the mirror, there was Belle just behind him.

I look in the mirror and see your face

If I look deep enough

So many things inside that are

Just like you, taking over

Pyro turned as his eyes wandered around the room. Scared but a little relaxed, he turned back and saw the feather floating down slowly.

I believe in you

I'll do anything just to find you

I have to be with you, to live, to breathe

You're taking over me

"Y' alright mon ami? Y' look like y' just seen a ghost."

The fire-starter quickly lashed his head to his partner. He shot him a dumb look and smirked.

"Oh, just slipped."

Remy shrugged and went back to throwing his cards. Pyro looked back and saw the feather floating above a small puddle of water.

You're taking over

~*~

Warren seemed happy to see Belle back. After explaining her little adventure to her new father, she wished him good night and went straight into the shower to rinse off the salty sensation.

~**~ Flashback ~**~

"Ah'm sorry Belle if yuh had a bad time." Said Rogue as she followed Belle out of the car.
Belle placed her hand on the door and turned to Rogue. The southern girl was surprised to see Belle smiling after what they had just gone through.
"Mmm mmmm, I had a fun time." Belle turned back to the door and opened it a crack. "Tell Pyro it was nice talking to him."

~**~ End of Flashback ~**~

Belle looked up above the water spraying at her body. She couldn't help but wonder why Pyro was so curious about her past. And why Magneto wouldn't give up on her. But now all she could think about was sleeping away her worries.

**In the morning**

Warren left for business duties since he owned his own company and everything. Belle was already dressed in her new beige turtleneck with black stretch jeans. She loved her new clothes she received from Warren last night. Belle put on her light pink lip-gloss then looked through her stack of muffins she made. Then a knock came to the door. She pulled on her coat and opened the door.
"Pyro? What are you doing here so early?"

He shot her a dumb look.

"Ya' think 12:00 is early?" asked Pyro.

Belle gestured him to come inside. "I woke up like an hour ago mind you."

Pyro shook his head to her. "Nah, I only came fer one thing."

She tilted her head to the side. "Huh? For what?"

"I wanted to apologize."

"For what?"

"Last night. Ya' know, the whole incident. So, I'm takin' ya' out for smoothies!"

Belle backed up a little and grabbed her cell-phone.

"I don't know Pyro. I havta-"

"Aww come on! Pleeeaaassseee???"

Belle giggled and took her keys. She walked out and locked the door then followed Pyro down the hall then out the door. They both went inside Pyro's Thunderbird and buckled in.
"You're lucky I'm going with you Allerdyce. I have better things to do than go out for smoothies."

"What's the matter? Gotta be a bookworm eh?"

Belle scoffed. "No, I'm not a bookworm. I just have to clean my room, that's all."

"Like that's a big deal." He replied.

He started the car, leading it out to the road. As they drove on, Belle pulled out her cell-phone and called Warren to tell her where she was going.

"Being a daddy's girl sheila?"

Belle gave Pyro a light shove. "I don't want him to worry you know."

~*~ At the Acolytes' Base ~*~

Piotr knocked on Pyro's door. No answer. He knocked once more until he saw a slip of paper slip out from behind Pyro's wooden model of a flame. He picked it up and glanced at it strangely. Piotr then walked over to Remy's door and knocked. The Cajun answered it and scratched his head sleepily.
"Whadda y' want wit Remy?" he said fairly slow.

The Russian handed him Pyro's note. "John said come to you. Where is he?"

Remy blinked and looked up at Piotr then yawned.
"He said he went wit that Belle to the smoothie shop."

"Why?"

Remy blinked at him.
"If y' get Remy some coffee, he'll tell y'."

Piotr sighed and crossed his arms impatiently.
"I will if you tell me."

"Said he wanted to get to know 'er better. Now get Remy's goddamn coffee."

Piotr snatched the note from the sleepy Cajun and headed down the hall for his coffee. Remy moved his head so it tilted against the cold metal wall.
"Get de French Rivera kind! Y' know, de raspberry one."

Piotr waved his hand, still walking to the main kitchen.
"I'm not a goddamn waiter Remy. Deal with it."

Remy pursed his lips then sighed after he slammed the door. He fell onto the couch and looked up at the ceiling.
"Vous qui maique de il salope.." he mumbled.

~*~ back with Belle and Pyro ~*~

They were already in the smoothie shop, sipping their smoothies. Belle watched Pyro mess around with his lighter, creating all sorts of wacky things like slinkies, smiley faces, and impersonations. Belle grabbed a bowl of water from the counter. She rubbed her hands then scooped up some water. She then formed the water into a dragonfly, bouncing around through the rest of the water.
"Wow! That's so cool!"
Pyro and Belle looked up from their creations and looked down from their stools. There was a little girl with a bunny doll in her hands. Belle's dragonfly dove into the water as Pyro's skull face disappeared.
"Can you make a bunny?" the girl looked around then lifted her bunny to them. "Like Pinky?"
Pyro and Belle looked at each other for a moment until he pulled up a stool for the girl.
"Of course we can!" said Pyro.
The girl watched in awe as Belle stroked her hand through the water, creating a rabbit. She moved her hands up and down making the girl giggle joyfully. Pyro watched Belle. Like she was a miracle or something. Suddenly, he snapped out of his thoughts and clicked on his lighter. The girl's attention moved from the rabbit to Pyro's stroking. Suddenly, the flame came shape into a little girl. The little girl flame walked over to the bunny until suddenly the flame was extinguished as the water sunk down onto the table. They both turned to the little girl who was laughing. She clapped then stopped. The girl's eyes moved from Pyro then to Belle.
"Are you boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Belle giggled as Pyro turned beat red. He sat up and saw the girl's mother heading towards them. The woman scooped up her daughter and smiled at them both.

"I'm sorry. Come along Jenny."

Belle watched the girl go off with her mother. Telling her about what she saw as the mother giggled in amusement. She then turned to Pyro.

"Hey, are you alright? You look like you got slapped or something."

Pyro's face turned normal color tone as he stuffed his lighter back in his pocket.

"Oh no, I'm fine. Ya' wanna go now?"

Belle nodded. "Yeah."

~*~

They were on the road again. Speeding just a bit above the limit. Pyro rolled down the windows, letting the cold air in. Belle leaned to the side as she watched the views pass quickly.
"Pyro?"

"Hmm?"

"Why are you with Magneto in the first place?" she asked quietly.

Pyro grew silent. Not knowing what to say. He opened his mouth to say something until he heard a clicking sound. He turned to Belle and saw her picking up his papers from the compartment.
"Oh, I'm so sorry Pyro! I didn't mean to-"

He laughed. "Aw no problem. Those are just my messed up copies."

Belle glimsped at him as she scooped up the papers. She skimmed through them.

"You write poetry?"

"And stories." Added Pyro.

The car finally came to a stop. Belle stacked the papers and placed them back in the compartment then got out of the car. Pyro followed her as she walked towards the door. Before she opened the door, Belle turned and smiled at him.
"Thanks for taking me."

Pyro nodded, speechless. Was Belle blushing or was she just tired? She walked inside as Pyro headed back to his car.

~*~ later on that night ~*~

It was after dinner. Belle sat on the couch with Warren discussing what happened today. She went into the kitchen and took out some mugs for hot chocolate.
"You know, the documents are finished." He said.

Belle turned to the side, just enough to see him.

"So now I'm an actual Worthington."

"Mmm hmm." He nodded.

She placed the mugs in the microwave with water and pressed the buttons to start it. She then walked towards her room and began digging around her back-pack for her books to show Warren. Suddenly, she saw something from the corner of her eye, towards the window. Belle shivered then walked over to the window. Then a crashing sound was heard from the living room. Belle rushed out and saw no sign of Warren. The table was turned to the side as papers were scattered. Belle knew immediately someone was here to get her. She moved to the balcony and took off her coat to leave. Belle stood up on the railing, trying not to look down. When she jumped she started to glide through the sky. She looked frantically for any sign of Warren suddenly she felt something wrap around her. Belle looked behind her and saw a shadow heading towards her. Her eyes widened in fear as a memory struck her.

~**~ Flashback ~**~

"Grandma!? Grandpa!? Can you hear me!?" shouted Belle, coughing through the smoke.

A shadow went past, pushing her against a drawer. She rushed out of her room and looked around, trying to find an exit.

"Belle! Get out of here!" shouted her grandfather.

There wasn't any sign of her grandfather. Belle wasn't ready to leave just yet. Tears streamed down her eyes from the smoke, stinging her eyes.

"No! I'm not leaving without you!!" she coughed and staggered around aimlessly. "Say something!!"

"Belle, you have a life to live! Get going or you'll never find a way out!!"

She then felt a weak shove, making her race out of the door.

"No! I'm not leaving without you!" her voice grew weak.

Belle tried to run inside until the door slammed and locked before her. Tears streamed down her face faster. She thrusted her coat off and flew off. Thinking nothing mattered except her escape and family.

~**~ End of Flashback ~**~

Belle was suddenly falling when the chains wrapped around her tightened. She looked up and felt warm tears slide down her cheeks.
"Can't you just leave me alone!!?"

~*~

"How was y' day?" asked Remy as he found Pyro outside.
He looked over to his flaming haired partner, clicking his lighter on and off. He nodded and smiled a bit.
"It was alright. What 'bout you." Pyro asked, dragging the 'you'.

Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed through. Pyro panicked for a moment, turning to Remy.
"What was that?"

"Probably Wygarde. He went out to hypnotize more people."

They both nodded in agreement. A strong breeze rushed by making the flame on Pyro's lighter flicker wildly.
"How was y' date wit Belle?"

Pyro smirked. "Did a show for a little sheila, got smoothies, found where my copies were, it was fine."

"From da way y' were smirking, Remy tinks someone likes a belle."

Pyro looked up at the sky and arched an eyebrow at him.

"And what makes ya' say that?"

"Remy saw y' in the smoothie shop. Y' turned as red as a strawberry when the lil' girl said somethin'."

Pyro shot him a deceived look. "Were ya' spyin' on me!?"

"Non mon ami! Y' know dat the dance room iz just across de street. Where Remy and Chere' go."

"Ohh.."

Suddenly, Magneto floated down on the roof with his hand stretched out to someone wrapped in chains. Pyro pointed up, making Remy look. He raised an eyebrow when he saw wings hit the ground hard.
"Is it me......or is that Belle?"

Uh oh!! Someone's in trouble! What's Pyro gonna do!? And what's Magz gonna do to Belle? And where the heck is Warren!!? R 'n' R please and thanx!