This is my second fanfiction. I hope you like it. When my first one got good reviews, it motivated me to write another. Of course, I don't own any X-men characters, although it would be nice. I made up Cassandra and Sara, so any similarities to any other characters in any of the other thousands of stories on the three different X-men categories on the fanfiction site is purely coincidental. The difference between Sara and Kitty's powers is that Sara glows when she is phased.
In this story, Gambit goes back and forth between 1st and 3rd person, mainly because it's difficult to write in 3rd person all the time. So, 1st person is used in the more serious conversations. For Rogue, I tried to southernize the language some, but in reading other stories I noticed that too much southernizing (new word, made up J) makes it kinda difficult to read. So, no substituting Ah for I in this one. You'll have to use your imagination on the accents.
Cities of the Dead
"Weehehehehehehee" Kitty screamed in her best witch impression. A huge smile was plastered on her face. "I, like, so totally love Halloween!!" She and Jean were hanging up decorations while Rogue sat on the couch watching.
"I dunno why y'all bother with all that junk" Rogue pretended to have a scowl on her face. Deep inside, she was enjoying the fun her friend was having with the holidays.
"Aw, c'mon Rogue. Don't you think it's fun to dress up in costumes and give out candy to youngsters, not to mention all the candy we get to eat." Kitty didn't even break stride as she hung up some fake cobwebs.
"And, it's the one time of year when mutants can walk down the street alongside normal humans without any repercussions." Jean always had to turn things so serious. Why can't she lighten up both Rogue and Kitty thought at the same time. Sensing this, Jean turned to each and gave an irritated look, then went back to the task at hand.
Rogue and Kitty both giggled in the pure spirit of the holiday. In the kitchen, Logan was sipping some coffee and reading the paper. He could hear the girls in the other room and he just rolled his eyes. "Kids" he growled to himself as he continued reading.
Rogue, Logan, please come to my office. I need to speak with you. Both Rogue and Logan heard the professor's mental message simultaneously. Rogue excused herself from her friends, muttering something about duty calls. Logan put down his paper, but kept his coffee in hand as he headed for Xavier's study.
They both entered and took seats in front of his desk. The Professor stared at them from behind his desk. His elbows were on the table and fingers were clasped together as he waited for them both to take their seats.
"Cerebro has discovered a new mutant that is very much in need of our help. This mutant has only just come into her powers and her mutation is growing faster than she can cope." He looked at both of them waiting for the questions he knew were coming.
"So it's a female we're looking for Professor? Who is she and how old?" Rogue's first questions were pretty standard.
Logan spoke as well with the question Xavier had expected. "More importantly, Charles, what's her power?"
"Ah yes. She has a phasing type of power, similar to Kitty's. Except that she has no control over it and she is beginning to phase completely out of existence. We need to get to her quickly before it is too late to stabilize her molecules. If she remains in her current state for much longer, her atoms will simply dissipate into the atmosphere. I have only been able to get the first name, Sara. She's about 14 years old." Both Rogue and Logan gasped when they heard the Professor describe her powers and her problem.
"Well, then, when do Rogue and I leave?" Logan finally broke in.
"I also want Gambit to join you." Xavier interrupted.
"Why do we need him, Charles. Rogue and I can handle this" Wolverine protested. He didn't really care much for the Cajun's constant challenging of Wolverine's alpha male position.
"Because you will need his expertise to find her." Logan had a look of irritation on his face at this last remark from the Professor.
"Last time I checked, I was the tracker in the group" Logan growled.
"Relax, sugah, ya take things too personal. Besides, ya never know when a thief might come in handy" Rogue winked at Wolverine with a smile on her face. She then turned to the Professor and started to get out of her chair. "I'll go get him Professor."
"Wait, Rogue. There's something else. The reason you'll need Gambit's expertise is because of where the girl is currently located." The Professor continued.
Rogue and Logan just looked at each other when the Professor told them.