Disclaimer: Gambit, Rogue, and all other X-men used belong to Marvel. Story is an alternate reality story.
Authors Note: Here is my Remy/Rogue alternate reality series. I use other X characters throughout the story. Read it and Write a Review so I know what y'all think! There is a story titled "On the Beat" by KazeRogue and Kat Smith; that is similar to this fic. as far as basic plot, but much different in storyline developments. Still being a big fan of KazeRogue I encourage you to read it if you see it posted somewhere.
-the Rogue
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Stolen Hearts
" I won't think about that now, I'll think about that tomorrow."
Rogue sighed at the words from the beautiful woman on the large movie screen, she leaned deeper into her boyfriends arms. Mah boyfriend she thought smiling to herself. Such an ordinary term boyfriend was, but like her, the man holding he was far from ordinary and their relationship even farther. She was still amazed at how quickly she had allowed him into her life, despite her best efforts: she couldn't stop herself from being with him. His own trust was also surprising to her. Just the fact that he held her when he knew she could trigger her powers and have him waking up in a jail cell. Then add to it the fact that he was a master thief and she was a police officer. Were really trying to make this work, despite it all…
Rogue looked back at the screen and smirked. They were at the park on one of the free outdoor movie nights. Rogue loved coming here and was glad she could share it with Remy. There were many other couples and some families surrounding them on the lawn, but Rogue felt only the presence of the man holding her. Rogue looked back up at the screen:
As she ascends the staircase, Scarlett asks one of her girlfriends, Cathleen Calvert to identify the "nasty dark one" [dark-haired and devilish-looking] that is standing alone at the foot of the staircase.
"My dear, don't you know? That's Rhett Butler! He's from Charleston. He has the most terrible reputation."
The dashing and charming Rhett Butler in his dramatic film entrance, is dressed in an elegant black suit - the roguish character exchanges a cool, challenging stare with Scarlett, attracted by her stunning beauty.
Scarlett responds to his sexually attractive gaze saying, "He looks as if - as if he knows what I look like without my shimmy."
Although "Gone with the Wind" was her favorite movie and she had watched it a thousand times Rogue felt like she had never related to it better. The meeting of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara reminded her eerily of her first encounter with Remy. His style, his reputation, his boldness, and his attractiveness. She blushed thinking how she suspected him of undressing her the first time they met. Maybe were Scarlette and Rhett reincarnated. It was weird to her how her favorite film was suddenly hitting so close to her real life.
"With enough courage, you can do without a reputation." Rhett urged Scarlette.
That's what they needed to make this relationship work: courage. Compatibility and love at first sight wasn't enough. They had to overcome the strong fears that their involvement created. Rogue worrying about their conflicting occupations, their powers, and their pasts. Those obstacles had to be faced head on. Remy seemed to be using plenty of courage wasn't it time she got some of her own?
Rhett, don't! I shall faint!
I want you to faint Scarlett. This is what you were meant for. None of the fools you've ever know have kissed you like this, have they? Your Charles, or your Frank, or your stupid Ashley!
Even her most serious boyfriend, Bobby seemed to not understand her inner spirit. After a mere couple weeks of knowing Remy he displayed that he understood her more than a year of being with Bobby. It scared her, but at the same time excited her. Rogue looked up hoping for a shooting star or something she could wish on. (she could be quite silly at times). Unfortunately she couldn't see any stars the sky had been covered with clouds.
Rhett.... If you go.... where shall I go? What shall I do?
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
For Rogue the sudden storm clouds seem to be in sync with this particular scene in the film. Poor Scarlett. Her sad thoughts were massaged away when Remy began gently rubbing circles on her back. She looked up at him in appreciation sometimes Ah feel like he can read mah mind! She slowly took his hands and set them on her stomach. Then to her surprise he began tickling her. She gasped in shock at his sudden assault. Forgetting all about the movie she focused on trying to escape his swift fingers.
"Tomorrow is another day" [Film Credits]
Remy's quest to tickle his new girlfriend (the word caused his grin to widen) was cut off by the start of light rain coming down from the sky. Their playful banter was always so irresistible. He noted surprised that movie was already over (he had been so caught up in being so close to Rogue) and stood up, offering a hand to his beauty.
She took his hand but pulled him to the ground, in one swift movement she had him pinned down. Rogue smiled smugly "That's watcha get for ticklin mah swamprat."
"In dat case chere I tickle ya plus souvent" (more often)
"Try it again and Ah'll bury ya right here."
He was about to make a witty retort when he looked past her up at the sky. More clouds were coming and it seemed the pleasant light sprinkle would turn into a full down pour. He slid from under her and picked her off the ground. "Remy think we best take a hint from everyone else and move ourselves indoors. We'll take a taxi to getcha back ta yer place."
He nodded towards the people dashing away to avoid getting wetter.
Rogue didn't seemed concerned, "Ah think ah'll walk, ah like the rain."
Remy, who had already started walking, noticed she hadn't moved. Surprised he commented, "Didn't ya momma ever tell ya dat you catch a cold if you play out in the rain." He immediately regretted the statement, although she had never talked in detail about her mother he felt mentioning her had not been the best move. Chainging his approach he quickly added, "Here take my coat, will walk round de park."
Rogue smiled as he wrapped his leather duster around her, "Yah sure ya don't mind, ah can walk back ta my place mahself. Its okay Ah understand that-."
Remy cut her off by covering her lips with his index finger. He smiled she was soaking wet, but still the most beautiful woman ever. He locked eyes were her emerald green ones. He was shocked that his heart had taken control over his actions, it was way out of character for him. Never did he thought it would happen, but this right here was why. With large raindrops pouring on them Remy bent over and kissed Rogue with all the passion he had. The deep kiss was all the warmth either had ever needed.
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Humming an old Cajun folk song to himself Remy Lebeau glided down the busy street. He flicked a quarter at the newspaper stand and gracefully took a paper, opening it up as he sat down in the outdoor café where he was dining. He enjoyed the fact that all the other costumers had opted for indoor dining.
"Hi Remy." The waitress beamed at him.
"Bonjour Jubilee, comment allez-vous?"
"I'm good, watcha doin outside its like ready to rain again-such a bummer."
"Remy just getting a café latte petite, he be finished in no time."
"Alright then, one café latte comin right up! I'll do my best to beat the rain."
"Merci chere."
As Jubilee walked away Remy couldn't help but smile at the memories the word rain now provoked within him. He remembered the previous night fondly. He and Rogue had expressd their passions under a rainy sky. The rain pouring down their bodies had only heightened their shared flame, not extinguished it. Afterwards they had ran to her apartment sliding on the slippery path, sprinting. Holding hands all the way. She invited him up to dry off and they snuggled next to a fire, just revealing in the feeling of being together till the sun came up. Then with one last parting kiss she had gone to get ready for work and he was here. Remy smiled he hadn't had so much fun out in the rain since he was a kid. Rogue brought out feelings in him that no one else ever had.
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"ROGUE!" Lt. Summers shouted at her the moment she stepped into police headquarters.
Ah'm on time, ya'd think he'd geta life…"Scott I know Ah'm not late today."
"Yes Rogue, but there are some visitors that demand your immediate attention in the conference room."
Visitors, who in tarnation…Rogue wondered as she entered the conference room. There at the head of the large steel table sat Sgt. Lensherr and next to him the woman who disappeared out of her office over a week ago. What was that weird gal's name Can..Casandra?
"Good morning Rogue, thank you for joining us." Sgt. Lensherr spoke with the utmost authority.
"Mornin sur, what do ya need ta speak ta mah about?"
"A certain thief you have been attempting to catch."
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Remy frowned uncharacteristically as he entered the building his friend Bishop was currently occupying. He had still not come to a decision about Bishop's request. Gambit knew he should help him and would of done it in a second had he not met a certain southern bell cop. He should of told Rogue about his situation last night, but didn't want to break Bishop's trust (which telling a cop would more than do) and jeopardize everything Bish had worked for. I could of told her I had to do it for a friend and that I was gonna give it back…
Sighing, Remy walked quietly into the establishment. Bishop was polishing his gun (big surprise!), sitting on a stool next to another man Gambit hadn't seen before. The man looked considerably older than Bishop and Remy noted had a metal prosthetic leg.
As if he knew Remy was looking at him the man spoke, "Please come in Mr. Lebeau, we have been waiting for you."
Remy stepped in further, looking at the man curiously with his red on black eyes.
"Bishop has told me about you, and your contributions to are caused are most appreciated."
Remy said nothing, the man continued.
"My name is Forge. I was Bishop's mentor in the academy, we have been working together for 18 years. I was the first to revolt against Lensherr openly and unfortunately the only person to survive it."
"Dat what happen ta ya leg?"
"Yes, It is nice to meet you Gambit, face to face."
"Merci beaucoup. Dis is a nice hidey holeya got here" Remy said looking at all the computers and weaponry surrounding him. De boys are goin all out on this one
Bishop was losing his patience with his partner and thief friend. "Gentlemen I hate to interrupt the exchanging of formalities, but Gambit have you come to a decision?"
"Oui, I've come to a decision."
Bishop inhaled deeply, "What is it that you have decided?"
"I've decided I need to make a phone call."
Bishop groaned as Gambit took out his cell phone and stepped outside.
*RING RING *
He had no clue how he was going to explain it to her, but for some reason he needed to call her.
*RING RING*
Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message system
Remy hung up, concluding that it was fate that Rogue had not answered the phone. He had no clue what explanation he would offer her, how he would explain the entire situation. He knew it was too much to hope for that she wouldn't find out. Looking down at the cellular phone in his hand he dialed the numbers a second time.
* RING RING *
"Hello, may I help you?"
"Hey Stormy its me."
"Remy Lebeau do not call me that ridiculous nick name!"
"Ro can I ask you something?"
Ororo Monroe hesitated, Remy never listened to her instantly when she told him to use her real name.
Remy explained to her about what Bishop asked him to do. Ororo failed to see the problem, (she knew all about Lensherr) it was a noble cause. She listened to him continue, it sounded like he was avoiding telling the whole truth. He had told her the other day that he was taking the policewoman Rogue out on a date she guessed that had something to do with it. She continued to listen to him, scanning for more clues about her friend's odd behavior.
"So I'm at one of Bishop's places right now, with his friend Forge."
"Forge?" Storm whispered into the phone before she could stop herself.
"Ya know him?"
"Yes." she answered trying to sound professional.
Remy saw right through it, "Whats troublin you bout Forge?"
Storm sighed , even over a year after their relationship ended, the pain her break up with Forge caused was still fresh. She did not want to rehash it with Remy and hoped she would not run into Forge while he was in town. She knew Remy could tell something was amiss and he was too protective of her. She did not want to cause an awkward relationship between Remy and Forge. It was time to play her trump card, "The question is what is troubling YOU my friend, I have a feeling that you have not shed the entire truth of this situation you find yourself in?"
Remy inhaled deeply and explained to Ororo the entire situation. Although she had worked for him they never had that boss-employee relationship. They were dear friends from way back. Both being introduced to the thieving world out of fate rather than desire.
Ororo paused absorbing his words. She had never heard her friend speak of a woman in such a way and he had spoken of many, many women over the long course of their friendship. Ororo didn't know this police woman except from their brief encounter several weeks ago when she warned the girl to stop trying to catch the thief. It seemed the girl had more than Remy caught. "Are you sure your relationship with her is not merely an elaborate rouse to arrest you?"
"Non if she wanted to do that she could of done dat already, besides she not like dat."
"Do you love her Remy?"
There was a pause for what seemed like an eternity.
"Oui" he finally answered.
"Then follow your heart. If she loves you in return she will understand, whatever decision you arrive at."
Just then Bishop stepped out the door.
"Bien. Auvoir, Stormy."
"Do not call me that!"
He hung up and looked straight at Bishop.
"How is Ororo?"
"Same, old same old. Too wise beyond her years." Remy smirked at the split second Bishop's face looked at the sky wistfully. "You gone all dream weaver on me Bish?"
Bishop's eyes narrowed and he remembered his original intentions to go outside in the first place, "Gambit I realize that I am being impatient but-"
"I'll do it" Remy cut him off.
"You sure?"
"Tonight, I'll be takin out an elite jewelry boutique on 5th Avenue. There housing de world's largest emerald collection and an award winning, one of a kind diamond ring worn by Queen Elizabeth. I already planned the pinch weeks ago. It'll keep Lensherr's people busy for while because the Sgt. has connections with de owner."
"I appreciate this fully my friend. Make sure you wait till the last possible moment before escape, but do not be too reckless."
"Ahh Bish you care."
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Rogue re read a passage on Remy's history from the folder on her lap Candra had given her for what seemed like the thousandth time that day. Her mind flashed back to the information the strange woman, Candra had given her first hand in the conference room.
~flash back to earlier that day~
"Miss Candra here has an accquaintance with the thief Lebeau, Rogue. She may be able to assist you on compleating your assignment. Excuse me for a moment ladies while I check in with Lt. Summers." Sgt. Lensherr said as he walked out of the room.
"Here is a file on Remy Lebeau that Sgt. Lensherr had me write up for you. I tried to give you this information before, but I found Sgt. Lensherr to be easier to communicate with. Feel free to ask questions about Gambit while you look over it."
"You're the one who disappeared outta mah office, and mah first question is how?"
"The same way you absorb peoples life force chere, its my gift."
"Well then maybe this time you'll tell me why you have an interest in Remy Lebeau without disappearin?"
"I have connections to the thieves guild in New Orleans. Remy lives and breaths the life of a thief, he doesn't think twice about abusing trust and I am here to rectify his betrayal."
"What connections? What betrayal?"
"I said you could ask questions about Gambit, not my personal affairs?"
"Maybe that's cuz your hidin somethin gal?"
"I would expect you of all people to understand the need for privacy. After all you haven't even graced me with your real name."
Touche bitch. Rogue narrowed her eyes and began reading Candra's report. Remy is one heck of a thief ah'll give him that, she continued reading the detail lacking info about his childhood, mostly impersonal, just about the skills he possessed at such a young age but I didn't know he was considered the prince of thieves. Suits him well, no wonder hes so damn cocky. Rogue paused having read an event that occurred when he was 16.
"He's married?" she blurted out.
Candra smiled at the woman's reaction. Seems you've caught another heart to add to your collection Remy I'm impressed, this one is quite a prize. I can use this to my advantage. She simply replied, "Was."
"Was?"
"To Belladonna Bordeaux, till he killed her brother."
"WHAT?"
"Remy Lebeau is quite an extradonairy man, with many talents that make him dangerously difficult to even attempt catching. Never forget that he is the youngest master thief in the world and posses multiple formidable mutant powers. Not only physical powers, but mental powers of empathy and manipulation. He has stolen the logic of many men and the hearts of many women. He plays his cards to win even if it means his opponents death."
She went on to tell Rogue about his exile from his own guild and the death of an innocent girl named Genieve.
~ end of flashback~
Rogue sat in her living room, Candra's words racing through her mind. She had done a background check on Genieve Taylor (the girl whom Remy was responsible for dying) and found that she had mysteriously been killed after falling 8 stories from an apartment complex. No witnesses, no cause sighted. Even more scary was that her family's heirloom ruby necklace had been reported stolen. She had also done a background on Belladonna and like Remy the scan came up empty.
"He has stolen the hearts of many women"
"Remy lives and breaths the life of a thief, he doesn't think twice about abusing trust and I am here to rectify his betrayal"
There was something about that Candra woman that didn't sit right with Rogue. Shes gotta have some hidden agenda, but even so what if she's right about Remy? Ah'm goin crazy tryin ta figure out the god damn truth.
Rogue was so confused about what she should do. She wanted to trust Remy, but how could she if even what a little of what Candra had told her was true. Her tummy rumbled, breaking her disturbing thoughts. Ah need ta order some dinner, ah'm not in the raght state of mind ta cook and its almost midnight already.
Too tired to get off her couch, she reached in her pocket for her cell phone. Ah forgot ah turned mah phone off when ah went into the conference room, damn police protocol. Her screen read "one missed phone call, caller unavailable" and her heart fluttered Remy. She hesitated on weather to call back. Just call him gal, yah know yah want ta. As she was about to hit the buttons to call him back her eye caught the television screen.
Rogue dropped the phone, seeing the news report.
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"Thank you Evan. This is Tish Tilby I'm reporting live from, Sharrezs elite jewelers the scene of the crime, where as Evan reported a massive jewelry robbery has just taken place. I have Lt. Summers to shed some light on the situation. "
"Lt. Summers do you have reason to believe that this is the same burglar involved in the current series of robberies."
"I'm sorry, but at this time I can not accurately answer that question."
"Can you describe what you found, upon entering the building. How was the thief able to break in and how much was he able to steal."
"We are unsure at this time as to how the their entered the building. When we entered the cases were locked and there was no sign of any damage or disturbance to the store at all. Except that all the cases were empty. How this was accomplished we are still in the process of determining"
"When were you first alerted of the crime."
"The silent alarms were tripped, a careless mistake by an otherwise skilled criminal."
"How do you know there were not multiple robbers?"
"We found the thief on the roof, making their escape."
"How did they escape off of a roof surrounded by policemen."
"We were assaulted by fire charged objects."
"Do you know what kind of weapon the thief used."
"No comment at this time. I have to return to duty."
"Thank you for your time Lt. Summers. This is Tish Tilby reporting live from uptown New York. We will update you on this situation as soon as details become available to us."
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As tears rolled down her cheeks Rogue made no sound, her only movement was to pick up the phone, and dial Lt. Summer's number. Her worst fear about Remy had been confirmed.
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TO BE CONTINUED….
I'm happy to finally post the next chapter of this story and I miss you all so please REVIEW!
I was emailed some Xciting details about the X2 DVD-the cover art looks great!…It came to our campus theater 2 weeks ago and I've seen it 3 more times since so now I cant wait to watch the DVD special features (listed below), does anyone know of any plans for an X3!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Rogue to actually fight!
X2 DVD Set for November 25 Release
DVD Specs:
- Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Track
- Wolverine Deathstrike Fight Rehearsal (1m 23s)
- Nightcrawler Timelapse (3m 38s)
- United Colors Of X (8m 53s)
- The Second Uncanny Issue Of X-Men-Making X2 (59m 26s)
- Evolution In The Details - Designing X2 (17m 59s)
- Introducing The Incredible Nightcrawler! (9m 48s)
- Nightcrawler Stunt Rehearsal (2m 25s)
*Visual Effects (24m 56s)
- The X-Jet Dogfight Sequence
- The Bamf Effect
- Escape From Plastic Prison
- Cerebro
- The Dam Breaks
- Multi Angle Sequence - Nightcrawler Attack (9m 31s)
- Various Trailers