Disclaimer: Remy, Rogue, and all other X-men used belong to Marvel. Story is an alternate reality story. NYPD=new york police department.

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Stolen Hearts

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Rogue's breathing was still heavy; she'd been sitting on a bench in Central Park for the past half hour, staring with intensity at the water flowing from the large fountain in front of her.  My favorite fountain, his favorite fountain, the fountain we first met at, started our first date at…

Two days ago her world had come crashing down, the man she loved had broken the promise that was the root of their relationship, Or maybe ya just plain foolish gal, and what really happened was finally woke up from the dream ya been livin in the last month, that maybe that Candra bitch was right.  Rogue thought about the details of the jewelry heist she had learned at work- while most the jewels taken were irreplaceable, Gambit had broken into the cash register and left a considerably large amount of cash, he also triggered the silent alarm (a rookie mistake for such an amateur thief), and had not fully escaped till after the police arrived (another uncommon occurrence for him)

Rogue sighed deeply,  after two days of pretty much living at NYPD headquarters and trying to be strictly professional about analyzing the crime, she was finally facing the man that had broke her heart, and the man that had been behind the crime.

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Remy Lebeau uncharacteristically tensed at the sight of the beautiful woman sitting alone at the fountain.  She had left a message at his penthouse apartment today to meet him today at 2 'o'clock at the fountain.  He had wanted to call her so many times, but he had no idea what to say.  Remy had been surprised at the request, after what she had discovered and how she had been at work for practically the last 48 hrs.  Helping people to apprehend him.  He was even more surprised that she was twenty minutes early and looked like she had been sitting there even longer.  So much for comin early 

He scanned the premises for some sign of a trap.  He wanted to believe that this woman was incapable of such a thing, but after what he had done, he didn't know how she would react.  He tried to tell her before hand, but his indecision had him strapped for time and besides he didn't know how to explain it to her.  How do you explain breaking a promise to someone you care about? He thought about escaping the park unnoticed right then, but knew he had to listen to his heart.  His relationship with Rogue was unlike any other he had experienced.  And not just because they were on opposing sides of the law, but because there was so much more to it than the physical aspects, they had only kissed and he way more than elated (not that he didn't imagine doing other things).  He adored everything about her-from her rich laugh to the sparkle in her eyes…Oh chere Remy had ta do it, I know I broke your trust but you gotta believe dat it wasn't bout de money…

It was then that Remy Lebeau realized he was desperate not to loose this woman.          The feelings she provoked with him, made his heart pound harder than he thought possible.  She made him want to be a better man.   He took a deep breath and silently approached her.

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Rogue closed her eyes as she felt the light pressure of a hand on her shoulder.  She knew it was him without turning around.

Remy frowned at her lack of response.  God how he loved her scent, he had missed her so much these past few days.

After a moment of silence he finally spoke, "Chere dis be are special meetin place, non?"

"Don't touch me Gambit." She replied barley above a whisper.

Remy removed his hand from her shoulder and sat down next to her slowly, as if she were a precious bird that would fly away at any sudden movement.

"Rogue, chere, Remy sorry for what he did, but you gotta believe me I didn't want to betray you."

"You broke your promise."

"Je suis desole chere, but I didn't do it for the money, I did it for a friend."

"Why didn't yah talk ta me bout it?"

"I tried to call you before hand, still I shoulda come to ya…" he trailed off

"Ah know Remy, but ya put mah in a terrible position." She said looking at him.

Remys face softened, this was the first time she had looked at him, a sign that progress was being made.  He hated himself for causing her such pain, but the way she was looking at him ignited a small flame of hope inside of him, it was time he was fully honest with her. "Chere Remy messed up big time, and hes knows dat he don't deserve your forgiveness, but you hafta believe that Ive never cared about another woman, de way I care about you, I lo-."

"YOU USED MAH!" Rogue cut him off sharply, the words other woman had reminded her about the girls of his past she had read about.

"Non chere, I-"

*SMACK*

She cut him off again this time with her gloved hand making hard contact with his check.  Remy rubbed his cheek and looked up to a very angry Rogue

"Ya used mah, just like ya used all dose other women!" She was livid now.  "What about your wife, you never told mah about?!  What about that poor genieve girl?!"

"Chere I was forced to marry Bell and Remy not proud of dat whole situation with Geniveve and Sabertoothe, but Remy was a different man back-" he stopped for a moment confused, when did Rogue uncover his past sins?  How in de hell did she find out bout my past?  She be one hell of a detective, or I don't know how… "Chere you gotta believe me when I tell you dat it was different with dem."

"Ah don't hafta believe anything you say, you lied to me!  Who I shoulda believed is Candra when she told me dat you were an no good, lying…"

Rogue trailed off noticing that the color had drained from his face, "Whats the matter swamp rat, finally realizing that ah'm gonna make you pay for what you did ta mah?!"

Remy didn't even seem to be paying attention to her anymore, much to her irritation.  She was shocked when he simply, incoherently muttered something and rushed off in a hurry.

She hadn't even heard what he'd said.

Candra

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Lt. Summers was happy to finally get a break, he felt like it had been forever since he talked to his wife.  Just the thought of her made his face twist with the longing of not being able to be with her all weekend.  She was upstate at the Xavier Institution where she was the school doctor.  Jean had been his best friend in high school, but he (a resident of the local orphanage) had been too shy to initiate anything more than being friends.  Luckily, he had reunited with her through her various visits to the school associated with his work.  Their relationship seemed to blossom even more when she began doing case studies in the lab at NYPD headquarters.  It was there that he had run into some competition with his co worker Logan, but luckily Jean choose him and she had made him the happiest man on Earth, agreeing to be his wife.

Before he could pick up the phone to call his soul mate, it rang.  Hoping it was Jean he answered, "Hello?"

"Lt. Summers, Sgt. Lensherr in the office to see you." His secretary said in her computer like tone.

"Thank you Tessa."

Looks like calling Jean will have to wait Scott thought as he dutifully rose from his chair to meet with his boss.  Scott prided himself in being a hard worker and loyal team member.  It was Sgt. Lensherr's just and noble reputation that had made him so excited about taking the NYPD job he was offered four years ago. 

"Good afternoon sir, I was not expecting you today, I thought you were booked all week."

"Aww Mr. Summers, good afternoon Mr. Summers, I am quite the busy man this week, due to the charity ball."

"Yes the even promises a great turn out."

"Indeed you and your wife will be present I hope?"

"Of course sir."

  "Excellent.  Anyway, needed to come in for a brief report from you and to clear up some last minute details about the charity ball."

Scott began to give him a detailed report of the week's events, when Sgt. Lensherr cut him off.

"I'll read the written report later, just tell me how the mutant thief case is coming."

"Weve upgraded the case to a full scale investigation sir, though I think this upset Rogue a bit, Scott said thinking about how Rogue had stormed in the office this afternoon and then after he told her slamed her door "I think the case deserves our full attention the man is a dangerous criminal."

"Agreed, is Rogue nearby?"

"In her office sir."  Sulking, hasn't come out since she got back from her lunch break he added silently.

"Thank you Summers, carry on."

Scott returned to his office to call Jean and Lensherr proceeded to Rogue's office.

*Knock Knock*   

"AH'M BUSY!" came the annoyed response.

Sgt. Lensherr opened the door regardless, "Rogue dear, that is no way to address a superior office, not lt. summers, and especially not myself."

"Ah'm sorry suh, ah didn't know, it wont happen again."

"Im sorry too Rogue about your assignment, I know you wanted to handle all by yourself, but I assure you, your still an prominent worker on the case."

If he really knew what ah'm upset about, he'd fire mah ass for sure "Thank you suh.  Ah understand."

"Yet you still seem peeved my dear?"

"Ah guess ah just really wanted to be the one ta catch him"  Well that's true now ah guess

  "I recognize the firey determination you posses Rogue, trust me that is not a character flaw, but a valuable and powerful asset."

Ah cant believe he complimented mah for failing  "Thank you"

"Are you aware of the upcoming charity ball this weekend?"

"Yeah it's the big shing dig the departments throwin this weekend, all the important folks are goin ta dance while they make donations ah guess."

"Yes all the important people are going to be there, which is why I wanted to give you this."

Rogue curiously took the envelope he handed her out of his hands.  She opened it and gasped, it was an invitation.  "Yah want me ta go?!"

"Actually I insist.  Every ball needs its bell and you will most certainly be the fairest lady there."

Rogue's cheeks turned bright red and Lensherr smiled at the sight.  "Ah really don't know what to say, ah really don't know if ah have anything to wear."

Lensherr laughed, "I look forward to seeing you there my dear and here, go tomorrow to be fitted." He said placing a card on her desk and left her office.

Rogue picked up the card and read it aloud, "Fifth Avenue Dress Boutique."  He wants me at the NYPD ball and ta get a dress from a shop on 5th Avenue…What??!!  WHY??!  Ah don't get it, ah haven't been successful on mah assignment and hes rewardin mah?  Wait was he flirting with mah just now?  He has always seemed ta like mah, is it because he likes mah likes mah or am ah all wrong?  If he does like mah do ah like him back, that's unprofessional and hes attractive, but hes too old for mah, isn't he?  What if ahm way off base here and what about Remy?

What about Remy?

He had used her and she was now bent on bringing him to justice.

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"Remy knows shes after moi and shes helping Lensherr as well which is bad news for de two of you."

Forge and Bishop listened intently to the Cajun thief standing across from them.  He had just finished explaining to them about Sgt. Lensherr's new partner Candra-a woman he described as being even more powerful and evil than Lensherr himself. 

"Still we must proceed as planned, time is of the essence."

"Get what you want on Lensherr den lay low for while, de odds dey not in your favor mes amis."

Bishop frowned, Remy Lebeau was a man who knew when to gamble and when to fold.  Then he thought for a minute about the female detective he was pursuing Well maybe not.

"Where are you going?" Forge asked as Gambit stood up from his char.

"Gotta make some calls before lady luck runs out on me non?"

Bishop new that despite Gambit's carefree manner, he was nervous.  And if Remy Lebeau was nervous than Forge and him really had something to worry about. 

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Two days Rogue was walking down the busy streets of New York with her hands shoved deep into the front pockets oh her Levi jeans.  The last couple of days had been hell.  She had been unsuccessfully working hard on tracking down Remy, *GAMBIT* she strictly reminded herself for the thousandth time.  Then tonight she had an appointment at a dress boutique Eric, *Sgt Lensherr, her BOSS* had set her up with.  Furthermore, she had a doctors appointment soon, even though it was just a 6 month physical (required by her work) any time she walked into a medical facility it made her nervous.  And in general, she was feeling really down lately.  Gee wonder why gal, not like ya just gotcha heart broken or anything, damn  your suppose ta be invulnerable, what were…..

Her thoughts broke off as two strong arms quickly pulled her into an alleyway.  She began to let out a gasp, when a gloved hand covered her mouth.  Rogue's green eyes blazed with anger as she realized who the hand belonged to.

Remy Lebeau turned her to face him and removed his gloved hand from her mouth.  Green eyes meet red eyes.

Even with her mutant powers Rogue somehow lacked the strength to break away from his firm grip so she began to scream.  Remy quickly replaced his gloved hand over her mouth.

"Quiet Rogue, chere since ya wont hear Remy out and Remy don't know how ta explain everything ta ya Remy figured out de only way ta show ya."

Rogue looked outraged, shocked, and confused.  Remy's other hand rested on her cheek, taking her off guard.  It was too late when she realized it was ungloved.  She gasped and Remy woozily whispered, "don't fight it" and with that his lips covered hers.

It was a blissful and terrifying situation for Rogue all at once.  She could feel the soft lips she had come to crave and his loving feelings towards her.  But at the same time she felt herself draining his energy and memories flooding her mind.

Breaking the kiss right before the sensations took her over completely, Rogue caught the unconscious Remy Lebeau before he hit the flow.  She couldn't believe what he had done! 

As if on auto pilot she flew him to his apartment (well the one she knew of anyway).

She gently rested him on the satin sheets of his impressive bed.  Rogue smirked at how well it suited him.  Just the bedroom of his apartment was probably worth triple everything she owned.  She frowned as a memory of when he stole the woven rug she stood on entered her thoughts.  She glanced at him once more before hastily escaping the situation by flying out the open window.

Once out side she froze in mid air as the memories began to make the slightest bit of sense and the truth washed over her.  She had been confused about what Sgt. Lensherr was doing in his memories but was struck with a painful realization.  Remy had been hired to steal something by Sgt. Lensherr!!!  A disk, but what was on the disk?!  Whatever was Remy had backed out on the deal and now Lensherr was after him. 

"Gambit not dat bad, dere are much worse criminals out dere, some right under your nose."  Rogue remembered him saying that and gulped now knowing what he had meant.

And from the memories Candra too appeared to be after him!!  She had flashes of Candra helping Remy with his powers in exchange for helping her bring down the thieves and assassins.   Flashes of Remy lying and going back on his deal with her?

"You will pay for tricking me, prince of thieves!"

  Remy at the alter?!  Remy killing a man at the wedding??  Remy running?

Remy you must go, je t'aime my son.

  Remy watching her and growing to care for her??  Their first kiss? 

She was the trump card he had never expected to be played on him. How could he openly express to her his true feelings to her?  Knowing the danger he bent down and kissed her.

Rogue grabbed her head in agony, she was so utterly overwhelmed and confused.

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"Yer late, was about to pack up and go."

"How'd you know I was here."

"Don't ever underestimate the nose bub."

Bishop smiled, "Thank you for meeting with me Wolverine, I am sorry for my tardiness, there is much preparation going into tomorrow night."

"Ya bring the plans?"

Bishop nodded and handed Wolverine a thick envelope.  Wolverine was one of the best strategists ever, he had suspected Lensherr to be of questionable character, but let it go since he was quitting anyway.  When Bishop had approached him for help he had initially declined not wanting to get involved with another war.  However, later feeling guilty about what happen to Shard, Bishops sister, he had called Bishop and told him he could spare some time to play a more passive (but never the less helpful) role. 

"Smart of ya ta strike right in de middle of the party."

Bishop looked up a little surprised, "You are attending the NYPD charity formal tomorrow night?"

Wolverine nodded unenthusiastically and sarcastically replied, "Oh yea Im gonna be the bell of the ball."

Both men laughed and continued to finalize the plans.

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Rogue looked back at her reflections in the three paneled mirror in the dressing room.  If only she felt half as great as she looked, she'd be on cloud nine.  When she walked into the expensive shop she immediately felt out of place in her jeans and Yankees tee shirt.  The woman behind the counter gave her a funny look.  Rogue nervously gave the woman her name and informed her of her appointment.

"Ohhhh Sgt. Lensherr told me you'd be in and the dress he ordered just came in today, its simply marvelous."

Rogue's eyes went wide as the woman unzipped a garment bag to reveal a beautiful strapless, floor length, emerald green gown.  It was a smooth velvet material and was speckled with deep blue sparkles. After minutes of speechlessness Rogue forced herself back to reality.

"Ah don't think Ah cant afford that ma'am."

"Dear its taken care of, all we need to do is a fitting and your all set."

Rogue giggled, "Ah guess ah wont be wearin a bra."

The woman remained serious as she went to the back room.  She returned with a small, white slip, all lace.  "Actually I was going to suggest something like this because it will provide you with support and still allow you to feel the gown's soft velvet."

In response Rogue blushed profusely.

Over an hour later, the woman had fiddled with the gown while it was on Rogue, altered it, and then brought it back for Rogue to try on again.     

The gown hugged her every curve.  It had a small slip at the left side, that showed only a modest amount of leg, but was still incredibly sexy.  Since it was strapless, it showed off her creamy collar area.  She was grateful that it only revealed a hint of her breasts.  Rogue tended to stay away from strapless garments, but this was tasteful.  Her ¾ inch gloves were the same color and material as the gown.  The thin slip she wore underneath however, was becoming her favorite part because the velvet did feel very good on her skin.

In spite of all this Rogue still frowned when she looked in the mirror.  It didn't matter how great you looked when your world was collapsing around you.  Remy's kiss proved that he loved her, but it also proved that he had a more crooked past than she imagined.  And Sgt. Lensherr, the man that bought her these exquisite new clothes, her boss was not the heroic and just man she had always respected, worked hard for.  She was angry, sad, and full of fear.  Was everything a lie?  Her career?  Her efforts to do something better with her life?  The man she had once fallen in love with?  She had no where and no one to turn to.  All her life she had been betrayed by the ones she trusted, she should of never trusted again. 

She looked back in the mirror, to see tears rolling down her face.                 

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To Be Continued…

  Next Time: Rogue makes a decision about Remy and Lensherr and the Ball is in full swing, but what about Bishop's plan???

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