Hey! I'm back again! I'm truly sorry for not updating any of my stories in like, such a long time. My school starts next week and I'm getting prepared and going to the orientations and everything so I'm usually busy. So, here's the next chapter! It's kinda' dramatic and kinda' romantic in a disagreeing sorta way. So here it goes!

Chapter Eleven: Extinguished

Smoke filled the air when the metal building collapsed. But the X- Men, the two acolytes, and Angel were still maybe 10 feet above the roads below. Belle walked up the stairs, stumbling as her vision grew blurred by her wound and the smoke getting thicker. She coughed and shoved herself away from the dusty metal walls until she slammed against the metal door leading to the roof. Belle widened her eyes a bit and moved her hand around. Searched for the door as her other hand held her wound. No sign of a door knob or keypad anywhere. Belle backed up then ran into the door. Opening it to a creaking noise as she stumbled out. A smoke of dust rushed by, making her cough as tears filled her eyes, burning like there was no tomorrow. She then straightened herself when she saw Pyro running to her. At that moment, she sighed happily then coughed some more. Her eyes were closed as she tiredly started to fall back. Belle felt like she could just smack against the hard cold concrete and fall to sleep without any disruptions. When she thought she was about to reach the ground, she felt warm hands holding her up by her elbows and shoulders. Belle slowly opened her eyes just enough to see. She stood up, stumbling. Her hand immediately moved to her side, clenching it, trying to at least numb it from its pain.

"Why'd you come?" Belle didn't know why she asked that question. She suddenly felt stupid when Pyro gave her a confused look.

"Why else?" he responded with a question. Pyro then continued on. "Because I luv ya' Belle."

They got closer, not knowing what to say. Not knowing how to continue their conversation. When their noses lightly touched, Belle quickly sprung back. She felt tears rushing down her eyes. From her pain, and what she was about to say.

"It won't work out."

Pyro gave her an even more confused look. He seemed so happy to see her back. Belle knew she would regret the words coming out of her mouth at that very moment.

"You work with Magneto. Why? I don't know. But he's after me. He hurt me. He hurt Warren. He hurt lots of people. Can you imagine what might happen if we're toge--..... It just won't work!!"

Belle then rushed over to Warren, landing in his arms. Pyro smirked a bit until it faded when Gambit came to him. Placing his hand on his good shoulder.

"Didn't work mon ami?"

Pyro started down. "Let's just get going. Gotta find out some way ta make Magz happy again."

"Yeah, Gambit can imagine what he's feelin' bout now."

Pyro and Gambit started down the building. He took one more look towards Belle and Warren. Seeing them fly off as Belle continued to wipe her tears.

~*~*~

In Remy and Pyro's hotel room, they sat on the couch or on their bed, clicking through the television's channels. Remy looked over to Pyro. He seemed happy, but pathetic at the same time. He went over to his bed and nudged him in the arm.

"How 'bout we play some video games?"

Pyro stuffed his lighter in his pocket and picked up a controller to their Playstation 2. He grinned and started moving the cursor to one of the games. Remy knew exactly what he was doing. He picked up a controller and let Pyro choose.

"Remy knows y' still hurtin'."

As soon as he tapped in a couple buttons, Pyro turned to Remy and raised an eyebrow.

"Quite obvious?"

"Mmm hmm."

"Can't keep my feelin's bottled up."

They were silent as the game quickly loaded. Pyro shifted his fingers a bit. Finally, when the screen showed up, they started to choose their cars.

"What game is dis?" Remy asked as he spotted a Camino.

"It's one of those Grand Prix games." Responded the Aussie.

When their cars were finally chosen, the screen moved to a race track. Taken place in Italy. Remy smirked and turned to Pyro.

"Y' know. We shoulda asked Mastermind bout this track."

"Ready?"

"Set?" responded Remy as he moved his attention to the screen.

"GO!"

~*~*~

Belle sat in her room with Warren, Kitty, and Rogue. Her tears finally backed down as she sat on her bed next to Warren with her fists clenched, hiding her fingers. Everything was so messed up all of a sudden. So confusing, so devasting. Belle felt like an apple was stuck in her throat.

"So Belle. You are like, alright with your decision right?" asked Kitty. She knew she couldn't let someone as nice but evil as Pyro get downed.

Belle nodded then slowly shook her head. "I..don't know. How can you tell you're in love? I'm just so confused. So much has happened.."

Warren just smiled. "Well, do you care for him?"

"Yeah."

"Do yuh think he's kind?"

Belle gave her a dumb look. "Of course!"

"Do you like, think he's hott!??" asked Kitty excitedly.

Belle perked up a bit then turned to the side, trying to hide her embarrassment.

"Then do you love him?" asked Warren finally.

Everyone waited at that exact moment. It was quiet as their attention was on Belle's. Her eyes wandered from one person to another. Finally, she stood up and fixed her olive green turtle neck.

"I'm gonna call him."

WOO HOO!! Belle's gonna call Pyro! Don't think that this story is DONE YET! The next chapter is the last! Will Belle actually TELL Pyro her feelings for him!? Will her accept? Then find out on the next chapter!! R 'n' R please and thanx!! Oh yeah, don't tell Pyro but I'm gonna unmask my Arie to my true identity!! MUHAHAHAHAAAHA!! Lol, never mix jolly ranchers with pixie sticks people!!