AN: Ok you lucky people got four chapters yesterday but don't expect it all the time. You might have to wait til Monday for the next update.
Read Wandering Souls by Calliann while your waiting.
'Thoughts'
*Telepathy*
{Written word}
#Flashbacks#
[Dreams]
Disclaimer: If you recognise it, it ain't mine.
Chapter 8
The phone had been ringing for almost 20 minutes, non-stop, and the students were desperate to pick it up, if only to stop the sound. The only reason they didn't was because Xavier had forbidden them to, he claimed to be waiting for an important call but he'd turned the answer machine off and gone out for a meeting with Magneto.
Ever since Remy and Rogue had been kidnapped, forcing the men to work together, things had been going much better between them. They were in the middle of discussions that would allow the Acolytes to stay at the institute with no obligation to join the X-Men. So far things were going well, they had agreed on most points, but there were still a few little problems.
At the time of the phone call both teams, plus Wanda and Pietro who refused to let Rogue out of their sight, were hanging out in various rooms. Scott and Jean had disappeared off upstairs, claiming they needed to do some 'project' without being disturbed. Kitty, Amara and Tabby were sitting in a corner of the rec room, sneaking glances at the Acolytes and giggling. Kurt was watching TV with Bobby, Ray and Roberto, studiously ignoring the girls in the corner. Piotr was busy sketching Rogue and Remy who were curled up together on the sofa, both sleeping through the high-pitched ring of the phone. John was flicking his lighter open and closed, sending jets of flame towards Pietro, much to Wanda's amusement. Watching them through the open door were Logan and Ororo, Karen -- who it turned out was a professional cook -- and Henry McCoy.
"Ya think they'd get the ideah that we ain't gonna pick up bah now," Rogue murmured sleepily without even opening her eyes, much to the surprise of those gathered around them.
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"Look mama," the tiny black haired girl cried, pointing to a huge display of dolls in the window of a toyshop and wriggling about in her mother's arms.
The woman smiled lovingly down at her, "Ye want one baby?" The question was answered by enthusiastic nodding and so the two women walked into the building, passing time until the boat came to take them to Muir Island and the woman's past.
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The phone had been ringing almost constantly for five hours before Xavier came back. The second he got to the institute he made his way to the study, hoping for some privacy. Unfortunately for him every person there, friend and enemy, was desperate to know who was so determined to contact the professor and were crowded in the doorway.
"Hello?" … "Moira, it's good to hear from you again." … "No, I'm afraid I haven't." … "Are you sure?" … "No Moira, I'm not implying anything of the sort." … "You can't possibly blame me for this." … "Yes I know he is my son too." … "Of course. The X-Men will be there as soon as possible." … "Goodbye Moira." Xavier put the phone down a looked to all the stunned faces around him.
"S-son?"
"Yes Scott, I have a son, and a daughter. Now could all the teams please assemble we will be leaving for Muir Island in twenty minutes."
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Mercury left her daughter, complete with a brand new doll, hidden in a small cave just inland of the island before shifting to he metallic state and moving swiftly across the terrain to the complex wall. She felt movement in one of the rooms and headed towards it, forming tiny ears so she could hear the conversation.
"Hello Charles, it's Moira." … "I wish I could say th' same 'bout ye. Have ye heard a'thing frae Kathryn?" … "Ach, that lass is mair trouble than she's worth. Charles, Kevin's oot." … "Are ye implyin' that I dinnae ken where me own son is?" … "Ye ken, if ye hadnea left the Kevin wouldnae be gone." … "Do ye nae care? Kevin is yer son too." … "Then will ye act like a father, will ye help him." … "Thank ye Charles. Goodbye."
Mercury slipped away from the building, she had the information she needed now all she had to do was wait. She headed back to her baby girl with a lot on her mind.
Nice, short, plot filled chapter for you. Not really much Romy but a tiny cute moment, plus Karen's still there. He, he my dear OC is getting interesting now, to my mind anyway. What does everyone think about Xavier's past? Can anyone guess who the villain is?
Whew, lotsa shout-outs for today.
The tiny one: No, not doing a Jean Grey, there is gonna be an explanation of how Elizabeth comes back. The joint explosion just came to me as I was writing and I liked it so I stuck it in.
Lupine Draconis: Don't worry, she will get to know Rogue better, you have my word. Did it make a mes when you melted? There is plenty more Romyness to come.
Jukebox: Yep, four chapters that quick, I was on a roll yesterday.
Ishandahalf: Oh yeah, I'm keeping the bartender, I love him. Is it insane to fall in love with someone you made up? I didn't want the X-Men to be stealthy, they were pissed, plus they never get to destroy things enough for my liking. I decorated my entire house with all those gold stars hon, it's all shiny now. I always give multiple chapters though, two is multiple. Dan the barman thanks you for making him your hero, he is a wonderful unbiased guy isn't he.
Queen of the Night: Since you've been busy you're forgiven. Happy Halloween to you too.
Calliann: First off, I am going to read your new fic, I just haven't found the time yet, I'll try to do it by tonight. We should really create a support group for all those Romy addicts out there, we can get together and share our favourite Romy's. Glad you loved the diaries and expect more of Karen to come. The bartender is stay but unfortunately I have to share him, I have a relationship planned for him.
Lightspeed Suzuka: Don't cry, she's coming back. I might just take you up on that offer, I'm sick of not knowing what people are talking about in other Evo fics.
Bad-girl4: Hmmmm, lots of good ideas, I might make her meet the rest of her family I might not, I haven't decided yet. As for Rogue's reaction, she didn't know the woman, she's sad but it's not the end of her world.
Rogue Warrior Spirit: Don't be too sad, she's coming back.
Arin Ross: Thank you so much for all the compliments, you sound like you know what you're talking about.
Victim: My GOD that was a long review. You sound like you've had a pretty traumatic time lately hon so I give even more thanks to you for reading and reviewing, though I don't think there's anything genius about this. I'll be sure to remember that about the translations in the future. Yes the teams are the same, Remy is still technically an Acolyte, Pietro and Wanda are Brotherhood members and everyone else is in their usual teams. I think it's a mix of him being him and his powers being strong enough to work through the internet. Remy with angst was fun but hard to write so I'm glad you liked, especially since you said you're not a Romy fan. I humbly thank you for the praise. I appeared in one but I didn't check the other but thank you for adding my, it makes me feel special and talented. As you know by now Elizabeth wasn't there to trick people she saved Rogue's life. You're the only person who commented on the Rogue/Wanda bit, I loved writing that bit it was so sweet, in this the twins are about Kurt's age so Rogue is two years older than them. Your guess was correct. And finally no, no one has Rogue's powers now, unless people really want an untouchable character, if they do I'll add one in.
Read Wandering Souls by Calliann while your waiting.
'Thoughts'
*Telepathy*
{Written word}
#Flashbacks#
[Dreams]
Disclaimer: If you recognise it, it ain't mine.
Chapter 8
The phone had been ringing for almost 20 minutes, non-stop, and the students were desperate to pick it up, if only to stop the sound. The only reason they didn't was because Xavier had forbidden them to, he claimed to be waiting for an important call but he'd turned the answer machine off and gone out for a meeting with Magneto.
Ever since Remy and Rogue had been kidnapped, forcing the men to work together, things had been going much better between them. They were in the middle of discussions that would allow the Acolytes to stay at the institute with no obligation to join the X-Men. So far things were going well, they had agreed on most points, but there were still a few little problems.
At the time of the phone call both teams, plus Wanda and Pietro who refused to let Rogue out of their sight, were hanging out in various rooms. Scott and Jean had disappeared off upstairs, claiming they needed to do some 'project' without being disturbed. Kitty, Amara and Tabby were sitting in a corner of the rec room, sneaking glances at the Acolytes and giggling. Kurt was watching TV with Bobby, Ray and Roberto, studiously ignoring the girls in the corner. Piotr was busy sketching Rogue and Remy who were curled up together on the sofa, both sleeping through the high-pitched ring of the phone. John was flicking his lighter open and closed, sending jets of flame towards Pietro, much to Wanda's amusement. Watching them through the open door were Logan and Ororo, Karen -- who it turned out was a professional cook -- and Henry McCoy.
"Ya think they'd get the ideah that we ain't gonna pick up bah now," Rogue murmured sleepily without even opening her eyes, much to the surprise of those gathered around them.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
"Look mama," the tiny black haired girl cried, pointing to a huge display of dolls in the window of a toyshop and wriggling about in her mother's arms.
The woman smiled lovingly down at her, "Ye want one baby?" The question was answered by enthusiastic nodding and so the two women walked into the building, passing time until the boat came to take them to Muir Island and the woman's past.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
The phone had been ringing almost constantly for five hours before Xavier came back. The second he got to the institute he made his way to the study, hoping for some privacy. Unfortunately for him every person there, friend and enemy, was desperate to know who was so determined to contact the professor and were crowded in the doorway.
"Hello?" … "Moira, it's good to hear from you again." … "No, I'm afraid I haven't." … "Are you sure?" … "No Moira, I'm not implying anything of the sort." … "You can't possibly blame me for this." … "Yes I know he is my son too." … "Of course. The X-Men will be there as soon as possible." … "Goodbye Moira." Xavier put the phone down a looked to all the stunned faces around him.
"S-son?"
"Yes Scott, I have a son, and a daughter. Now could all the teams please assemble we will be leaving for Muir Island in twenty minutes."
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Mercury left her daughter, complete with a brand new doll, hidden in a small cave just inland of the island before shifting to he metallic state and moving swiftly across the terrain to the complex wall. She felt movement in one of the rooms and headed towards it, forming tiny ears so she could hear the conversation.
"Hello Charles, it's Moira." … "I wish I could say th' same 'bout ye. Have ye heard a'thing frae Kathryn?" … "Ach, that lass is mair trouble than she's worth. Charles, Kevin's oot." … "Are ye implyin' that I dinnae ken where me own son is?" … "Ye ken, if ye hadnea left the Kevin wouldnae be gone." … "Do ye nae care? Kevin is yer son too." … "Then will ye act like a father, will ye help him." … "Thank ye Charles. Goodbye."
Mercury slipped away from the building, she had the information she needed now all she had to do was wait. She headed back to her baby girl with a lot on her mind.
Nice, short, plot filled chapter for you. Not really much Romy but a tiny cute moment, plus Karen's still there. He, he my dear OC is getting interesting now, to my mind anyway. What does everyone think about Xavier's past? Can anyone guess who the villain is?
Whew, lotsa shout-outs for today.
The tiny one: No, not doing a Jean Grey, there is gonna be an explanation of how Elizabeth comes back. The joint explosion just came to me as I was writing and I liked it so I stuck it in.
Lupine Draconis: Don't worry, she will get to know Rogue better, you have my word. Did it make a mes when you melted? There is plenty more Romyness to come.
Jukebox: Yep, four chapters that quick, I was on a roll yesterday.
Ishandahalf: Oh yeah, I'm keeping the bartender, I love him. Is it insane to fall in love with someone you made up? I didn't want the X-Men to be stealthy, they were pissed, plus they never get to destroy things enough for my liking. I decorated my entire house with all those gold stars hon, it's all shiny now. I always give multiple chapters though, two is multiple. Dan the barman thanks you for making him your hero, he is a wonderful unbiased guy isn't he.
Queen of the Night: Since you've been busy you're forgiven. Happy Halloween to you too.
Calliann: First off, I am going to read your new fic, I just haven't found the time yet, I'll try to do it by tonight. We should really create a support group for all those Romy addicts out there, we can get together and share our favourite Romy's. Glad you loved the diaries and expect more of Karen to come. The bartender is stay but unfortunately I have to share him, I have a relationship planned for him.
Lightspeed Suzuka: Don't cry, she's coming back. I might just take you up on that offer, I'm sick of not knowing what people are talking about in other Evo fics.
Bad-girl4: Hmmmm, lots of good ideas, I might make her meet the rest of her family I might not, I haven't decided yet. As for Rogue's reaction, she didn't know the woman, she's sad but it's not the end of her world.
Rogue Warrior Spirit: Don't be too sad, she's coming back.
Arin Ross: Thank you so much for all the compliments, you sound like you know what you're talking about.
Victim: My GOD that was a long review. You sound like you've had a pretty traumatic time lately hon so I give even more thanks to you for reading and reviewing, though I don't think there's anything genius about this. I'll be sure to remember that about the translations in the future. Yes the teams are the same, Remy is still technically an Acolyte, Pietro and Wanda are Brotherhood members and everyone else is in their usual teams. I think it's a mix of him being him and his powers being strong enough to work through the internet. Remy with angst was fun but hard to write so I'm glad you liked, especially since you said you're not a Romy fan. I humbly thank you for the praise. I appeared in one but I didn't check the other but thank you for adding my, it makes me feel special and talented. As you know by now Elizabeth wasn't there to trick people she saved Rogue's life. You're the only person who commented on the Rogue/Wanda bit, I loved writing that bit it was so sweet, in this the twins are about Kurt's age so Rogue is two years older than them. Your guess was correct. And finally no, no one has Rogue's powers now, unless people really want an untouchable character, if they do I'll add one in.