No song for this chapter. :( disappointing, I know

The next day was Friday. Gambit was downstairs, drinking coffee and watching the other students greet the weekend. Scott was on the couch watching the morning news. Jubilee came bounding down the stairs. She was dressed to the nines, and she declared:

            "GOOD MORNING PEOPLE! ISN'T THIS JUST THE MOST WONDERFUL DAY!"

            Gambit gave her a scathing look and Rogue muttered, "It should be crime. A crime." Scott just laughed. He knew what was coming. Kitty came down soon after, and although she was dressed too, she was not quite as.. vocal about her chipper morning attitude. Then Callie came downstairs. You could tell at one time her hair was pulled into a ponytail but right now it stick out in every possible direction. She had on an old tee shirt and a pair of loose shorts. Wrapped around her was a large comforter, probably off of her bed. She descended the stairs with a yawn and flopped down on the couch. She snuggled up close to Scott.

            "Morning," He said gently. At first Callie didn't respond and then she mumbled something in return.

            "She looks like you in the morning," Gambit said with a half-smile. "No, She just looks normal in the morning," Rogue shot back. "Since when have you been 'normal'" Gambit replied, warranting a sharp smack from Rogue.

            "Ok, come on, emergency meeting. Let's go. pronto." Wolverine had come in gruffly. "Get up, you too." He said helping Scott hoist Callie from the couch. She mumbled a reply that closely resembled "It's too early."

            An hour later Callie was fully awake. The meeting had been dragging along. Even though she still had her comforter wrapped around her she was far from asleep. She drank her third (or was it fourth) latte and was now chipper and alert. Professor had explaining that the brotherhood had taken a senator hostage. Presumably they were trying to lure the X-men to a trap. The past hour had been spent discussing the finer points of the hotel were the senator was being held captive. 24 floors. Just under 500 rooms. Needless to say it had been less than exciting. She had been passing note to her new friend Bobby, Who reminded her a lot of Andrew. Once he had almost gotten her into trouble. He said something funny and she started laughing. She had quickly repressed it.

            "Did they leave a ransom note?" Scott asked.

            "They left a ransom Video." Ororo replied.

Hi X-losers. If you ever wanna see the stupid senator again, you'll come get him. And bring my little ex. Hey Cal I'm talking to you!

{{Callie looks up, horrified and angry. She stands.}}

Are you happy to be home? Is Scott taking care of his helpless little orphan, I mean sister?

{{He starts to laugh}}

How many times has he saved you today? 8? 10?

{{He laughs harder}}

{{Callie closes her eyes and balls up her fist}}

She lets out a angry yell and the TV explodes and then bursts into flame.

            "Callie!" Bobby said. "Are you Ok?" The other X-men were staring in disbelief.

            "He makes me SO angry! Let's go kick his arrogant butt." Callie declared, Storming out of the room and slamming the door.

            The next morning, Bobby decided to go cheer Callie up. He raced to her room at a blistering five in the morning.

            "Callie! CALLIE! Cal-lie!" He yelled almost sing-song-like. He flung the door open to find her bed empty. No one was in the room. At first, Bobby was afraid something must have happened to her. What if Pyro had kidnapped her? He raced to Scott's room.

            "Scott she's gone." He yelled bursting through the door.

            "Wha?" he asked groggily (he had been asleep). "She What? No, She went down to the danger room." He flopped back down on the bed and was instantly asleep.

~moments later~

            "Run it again."

            "Callie we've been at this since three. Can I please go sleep now."

            "I thought you had endless energy? Aren't you the famous Jubilee?"

            "Fine. It's on"

Bobby arrived at the danger room in no time flat. He watched from the control room as Callie fought Pyro. Over and over and over …. Different scenarios, different locations, Bobby figured she must've been going for some kind of record. OR at least,  that was the last thing he was thinking before he fell asleep.

            Rouge stepped into the danger room at nine. She was met by two sleeping teenagers, Bobby and Jubilee. Bobby was out in the corner in a chair and Jubilee was asleep with her head on the control board. But who was inside?

            "Jubilee? JUBILEE? Run the program again! C'mon!"

Callie was irate, arms akimbo glaring at the control room.

"Is anyone up there?" She demanded.

"Callie how long have ya'll been here?" Rouge asked.

"I'm not sure. What time is it?" She replied

"Nine." She said.

"Only seven hours, I think." She shrugged.

"Ya' not tired?"

"No," Callie said with a smile. She started toward the door. "I'll let you take over now."

Rouge raised an eyebrow. Five minutes. Ten minutes. Was Callie not going to come up and get Bobby and Jubilee? She stuck her head out the door and burst out into quiet giggles. Callie was leaning against the wall, with her hand on the doorknob, fast asleep.

~moments later~

"Someone better come get the three sleepin' people in the danger control room." Rouge declared.

"Who's up there?" Ororo asked.

"Bobby, Jubilee and Callie. Callie is act'ully asleep on the door." Scott shook his head as he, Logan and Rouge headed up stairs. Rouge woke Bobby up. Logan carried Jubilee back to her room and Scott carried Callie.

The next day was the planned day of attack.  Everyone was boarding the plane. For the most part, everyone had avoided Callie. She was, to say the least, high-strung after Pyro's evil dissertation. Everyone was suited up. Callie came outside. She had on a black halter top and a pair of tight black pants. She also had a small black wrap around her waist. (AN- you know what I mean one of those skirt over pants looking deals). She looked fierce.

            "Whoa." Bobby said astonished. Scott gave him a dirty look.

            "Couldn't you have worn something with a little more… I don't know.. fabric?" Scott whispered to Callie, motioning to her bare midriff. She smiled, "Scott chill out. It's all part of the plan."

            "What plan?" Scott asked inquisitively.

            Callie gave him a mischievous look.  

They arrived in under an hour at the Hotel De'Loncre.  Once they sat down on the ground they set out a plan. They would break in together. Then they would pair up and part of the team would work their way down from the top floor, Part would work their way up from the basement and part would secure ground level to ensure no one got into the building. Logan, Jubilee and Remy would secure ground level, Scott, Ororo and Marie would start at the bottom floor and work their way up, and Kitty, Bobby and Callie would start at the top and work their way down.

AN – Ok I know crap place to decide to stop. But here's the deal. I have planned to make Gambit talk eventually. But I have been trying to sidestep it (except for 2 sentences in the last chapter and I still don't think THEY sound right) and keep him mute because, I have NO CLUE as to how to Cajun dialect. No clue. But I can't hide him anymore. Gambit must speak so………. If Anyone can help let me know!!!!!!