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xXrogue-demonXx – hate to hear about your band. But, you're not alone - I have no life either except work and this. In fact, I didn't mention this in the last mail call, but it's another reason I've been able to get the chapters posted pretty quick. Still, reading and sometimes writing fan fiction is a lot of fun. Sorry about the grammar mistakes and misspellings last time. I was way tired and forgot to spell check (don't worry; I slapped my hand for that). I'll try to be more careful. BTW – that Rogue putting her hand on Gambit's mouth, kissing it, and saying "I hate you" was from Xmen the animated series (original). I think the episode was The Final Decision. Gosh I miss that show!!!
Roguechere – yep, I think she's obsessed with him too. It's just creepy if you ask me. Thanks again for suggesting putting ROMY in the summary; I think it helped a bunch! :D
PsycheX – you honor me again with another review!! I'm so glad you are enjoying the story!
Lupine Draconis, T., Aqualad, Mrs LeBeau – I truly appreciate your wonderful words!!!! My fragile little ego gets such a big boost when I get positive feedback from people enjoying the story.
Now…on with the show
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"We've been walking for like an hour, Logan. You picking up anything at all?" Kitty sighed.
Wolverine didn't say anything, he just kept looking and sniffing and pressing on.
"Is he always like this?" Sara asked.
"No, sometimes he's actually mean." Kitty grinned as she answered the confused girl walking next to her.
Logan stopped. His eyes narrowed and he moved forward a few feet, bending down to pick up the metal pole that Remy had dropped earlier in the evening.
"Gambit's staff - well this ain't a good sign." He sniffed the air around him. "Rogue's scent." He sniffed some more. "And one other smell I don't recognize."
Another object caught his sight. He reached over and picked up the small dart. Smelling the end of the needle, he could tell it contained some kind of chemical. "Smells like some kind of poison" he said to the two girls.
Sara's eyes widened and she started backing away from the scene. "She….she's got your friends."
"Like what are you talking about Sara?" Kitty looked confused as she watched the expression on Sara's face.
"The hooded lady that controls the dead squad. That dart belongs to her. I've seen her use it before on other people." Sara looked back and forth between Logan and Kitty.
"Who is this lady, kid, and where did she take our friends?" This came out of Logan's mouth as more of a demand than a question.
"I-I-I…" she began. "No, I need to get out of here." She turned away from them and started walking fast.
Wolverine growled and was about to take up chase after the girl when Kitty caught his arm and told him to let her try first.
"Wait Sara" she called after the girl. Sara stopped moving but kept her back to both of them. "Please, you have to help us find our friends."
"Why should I? I didn't even know you until a few hours ago." She shrugged and bowed her head.
"Because you know it's the right thing to do. We came here to find you and help you. We're, like, offering you a whole new life full of possibilities. Can't you, at least, tell us where our friends have been taken?" Kitty beseeched the girl.
Sara thought this over for a good long while. Logan began pacing back and forth, his agitation growing by the minute. Kitty just stood there beside the girl waiting for her answer. Sara thought about everything she had already gone through, and everything that was happening to her. Life had turned rough for her, and was only getting worse. If she couldn't learn to control her powers, she may not be able to hold anything ever again. And then, like a miracle from the sky, these people had come into her life offering to help her and give her a real home. She hadn't wanted to believe them, but her senses told her that they were being truthful and they didn't mean her any harm. Why am I such a coward she thought as she punished herself with guilt.
"You must think I'm the worst person that ever existed" she said as she turned to look at Kitty with tears in her eyes.
"Oh no, Sara. You're just scared. Trust me, we've all been totally there. But, you like have an opportunity right now to show what you're made of. Help us save our friends." Kitty smiled warmly at her.
Sara looked at her and back at Wolverine. "You're right. You've been straight with me. I can feel it. It's the least I can do for all you offer me."
"Great. Now that we've all held hands and sang Kumbahyah, can we go already?" Logan snarled.
Sara nodded and started running away from them, motioning them to follow.