Disclaimer: The X-Men do not belong to me the only character that belongs to me is Adalida Savannah Phillips. This is strictly for entertainment purposes and no money is being made.
Please Read and Review this is my first Fan Fic
~Thoughts~
*Psychic thought*
-Dreams-
=Diary entry=
A Whisper in the Night
Chapter 3
The Diary of Destiny's Daughter
By: Rogue Marie LeBeau
Logan walked down the long empty hallway, past the rooms in the men's quarter. He tried to be quite, but he figured Bobby, also know as Iceman, and Remy were both fast asleep. He rubbed his stiff neck, and reached for the heavy oak door that led up to the attic.
~Why in the world did I let Jeannie send me up here? ~ Logan thought how much more he'd rather be downstairs with their pretty new guest. ~I don't know a blasted thing about pickin' out women's clothes! ~ He thought with a scowl on his face. ~Oh well I might as well get done with it~
Logan opened up the heavy attic door, heading up the steep stairs and into the dusty attic.
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"Remy please" Beast called to the angry man, "Ms. Phillips needs all the rest she can get right now. She's had some very serious injuries. I'd also be careful seeing as how you are the prime suspect in the cause of the aforementioned injuries."
Tears feel freely from Addie's eyes. She couldn't remember the last time she was actually happy.
~Does he really b'lieve that ah'd let mah own sister die without tryin' t' help her? He must think ah'm some kinda monster. Ah'm so sorry Rogue, ah let y' down! ~
Remy had never remembered being so mad in his life. He had never thought about slapping a woman ... ever, but now he was tempted. The one thing that stopped him was the loud voice of Professor X in his head.
*Gambit, don't even think about it. I just arrived home and Jean has apprised me of the situation. This is no surprise to me. I'll be there in a moment. I have something that you might be interested in seeing. *
The professor's warning produced the desired effect. If only Remy had looked up the two tear-filled emerald eyes might have done the same thing.
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Logan walked up to the black trunk with the thinnest layer of dust on it. Opening the trunk he was overwhelmed by how much it smelled like Marie still. He let out a sigh and then started his seemingly impossible task.
Marie had come to think of Jubilee as her little sister over the years and had often loaned her clothes. When he pulled out some of the shorts though he realized he might have a problem. Addie was a good nine inches taller than Jubilee and two inches taller than Marie. He chose a pair of denim shorts that he thought Addie could wear without being embarrassed. Not that the rest of the shorts were super short on Rogue but they would have been on Addie.
~Well, that a beautiful name for a beautiful girl~ he thought and then he shook his head, ~ what am I thinkin'? I hardly know a thing about the girl~
Logan turned back to the task at hand.
~I ain't even gonna think about findin' that girl underthings~ The mighty Wolverine told himself as he, amazingly enough, blushed. ~I'll leave that t' Red~
Logan did however still need a shirt. He found a sleeveless black and white checked shirt. It tied at the waist and would probably show a small amount of stomach but nothing too revealing.
He started to put the rest of the discarded clothes back inside, when he felt the bottom of the trunk slide out of place.
~That's weird~ He puzzled ~seem's t' be some sorta false bottom~
Out of curiosity Logan slid the false bottom of the trunk away and took a peek inside at the contents.
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"Hello, Adalida, I am Professor Charles Xavier." The professor said to Addie, "I'm aware of the events of last night.
"Hello, sir", said the young woman in a voice barely above a whisper, "Ah'm sorry ah caused so much trouble. Ah do want everyone t' know that Mr. LeBeau had nothin' t' do with mah bein' hurt. He just startled me a'little. Ah came here 'cause Marie said y'all could help me. But if'n it's gonna be a problem ah'd be glad t' leave."
"No, that won't be necessary" the professor talked to Addie but looked at Gambit," I actually came here because I have something very important to show to Gambit."
Remy sat and glared at the girl. He didn't know if the professor knew of 'Adalida Savannah Phillips' powers yet or not, but he couldn't understand why anyone would want a girl around who wouldn't even help her own sister. He was almost completely sure nothing could convince him that the girl was a good or trustworthy person.
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Logan reached into the compartment and pulled out a slim leather bound book.
~Hmm, odd~ he thought as he opened the book and read the first page.
=This diary belongs to Marie Anna Phillips-LeBeau=
=August 21st ###2=
=Dear diary= it read.
=Jean has always said how comfortin' writin' in a diary is, so here I am writin'. I can't tell anyone about Addie (wow I have a sister). She swore me t' secrecy. I can't even tell Remy. That's why I'm tellin' you. =
= I'm so glad I found her. It's like I found a missin' part 'a myself. We have so much in common. Our favorite flower's magnolia, our favorite season's summer, and out favorite movie is 'Gone With the Wind'. About the only thing we don't agree on is our taste in music. I like pop and rock and Addie likes country:). =
= Kinda funny how much we're alike when our personalities seem so different. She seems so much older and wiser then me. Maybe 'cause 'o all she's been through. She just needs someone t' love her after she's been hurt so much. I wish I could help her.... =
Logan couldn't find, on the next few pages, what had happened to Adalida. He felt guilty for even reading Rogue's personal thoughts, but something urged him on.
Finally, he found out how Addie's father had used her...
~Oh, how I'd love t' get my hands on him~ he thought after reading of the abuse. The backs of his hands itched with the desire to release the foot long adamantium claws that they contained.
For the first time Logan thought before he acted.
~There has t' be a reason why Rogue didn't go take'em out herself~ he questioned himself. ~I know he's her dad, but I can tell there's no love lost. ~
He turned the page and found his answer.
=January 7th ###3=
=Hank told me today. I have cancer. Hank said they could do chemo and some other treatments, but I know what he's not tellin' me. I only have four months, at the most, t' live. The one power that I was the most curious about, but could never use is now hittin' me full force. Destiny's foresight. I know it's only a possible future, but one thing I know for sure. I'm gonna die. =
= It's O.K. though I finally understand my life. So much has changed, it's like my eyes have been opened. I never went after my biological dad, Roy, because I knew Addie had t' handle him on her own. Man, is that hard t' do, but if I step in things'll never turn out right. =
=Remy, I know he'll be all right. He's takin' all this real hard. It's tough t' see his heart breakin' like this. I try t' tell him he'll be O.K., but he always say's he'll never be O.K. without me. I wish I could explain but some things just need t' be learned on your own. All things will be clear in time. =
=I only wish Addie would come sooner, but the timin' has t' be her's not mine=
=Now, Mr. Snoop= Logan dropped the diary as a chill ran up his spine. Curiosity at what she had to say to him over came any eeriness he felt. So he continued to read.
= It's O.K. Logan, I understand. I know you want t' help Addie, but she needs someone t' talk t'. She does not need your hotheaded vengeance on Roy. Just know that no matter what happens I want y'all t' be happy. And you will be. Remember y'all are all friends. No matter what happens let nothin' come in between y'all. Be there for each other regardless. =
=Now, put my diary back. Come back for it later. Y'll understand when and why. Thanks Logan. =
=Oh, and by the way, Remy didn't hurt Addie. His heart still hurts but things'll get better. =
=Logan go welcome my sister t' the X-Men. Love, Marie. =
Logan had seen and experienced lots of things in his years with the X-men, but someone talking right to him from the great beyond. Wow that was weird.
He picked up the diary, looked at the ceiling, and said "Rogue, I'll look after her darlin' y' have my word on it."
He placed the diary back into the hidden compartment, covered it with the discarded clothes, grabbed the clothes for Addie, and then went to see the woman who would change his life forever.
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Logan walked into the med lab just as Xavier placed a small disc into the DVD player.
Addie drew in a sharp, pained breath, as she watched the events of her sister's last night once again.
Jean placed a comforting hand on Addie's shoulder.
* It's O.K. Adalida. I know you tried to help Rogue. I'm here if you need a friend*
Addie smiled at the kind redhead.
*Thanks*
Remy could hardly watch. He knew this was a security tape of his wife's last night. He heard the desperation in Addie's voice as she begged to save her sister's life. He watched as Rogue pushed Addie away. Finally, he realized Addie had tried to save Marie despite the fact that the late stage cancer would have killed her the minute it entered her body. He saw the love of two sisters, each wanting to give the other life. He saw his stubborn Marie, win, and watched Adalida devastated, leave.
Finally when the tape ended he looked into Adalida's face for the first time.
Slowly, he looked at her, still afraid he would see Marie there. He didn't. Instead of Marie Anna LeBeau, he saw his sister-in-law, Adalida Savannah Phillips.
Her mouth was smaller than Marie's, almost like a doll's, with a perfect cupid's bow. Addie's small nose turned up slightly on the end making her look 16 instead of 23. Remy saw light brown hair with only the slightest amount of red instead of Rogue's auburn locks. Her cheekbones were high and should have been fuller, but she was so thin. Her eyes were green like Marie's but Addie's were brighter. He was shocked at what he saw in her eyes, pain, sadness, and fear. With the shock came overwhelming guilt over the fact that he knew he had caused all three.
Adalida looked into the black and red eyes of her brother-in-law. She knew he was afraid he would see Marie in her. She also thought there was no danger of that.
~Marie was beautiful not plain like me~ she thought.
He was gorgeous just like Marie had said just like the picture, but he looked thinner. His shoulder length auburn hair was pulled back into a ponytail to keep it off of his face. His strong jaw looked like it could use a shave. But what sadden her most were the dark circles that lay beneath the haunted eyes. Eyes that mirrored the sadness she felt. She fought the urge to hold him and comfort him like a small child.
"Ah'm so sorry. Ah tried so hard t' save her. Ah loved Marie more than mah own life. " Addie pleaded with Remy trying to make him understand.
Remy lowered his head trying to hide the tears that threatened to fall from his tired eyes.
"I'm de one dat's sorry petite. I never meant t' hurt ya or make ya feel bad. I never even new Roguie had a sister. I'm sorry I gotta go." Remy ran from the med lab to keep from breaking down.
Addie hung her head.
"It's all right Adalida. Please get cleaned up and then I would like you and Jean to meet me in the study." The professor requested of Addie as he left the med lab.
Logan turned to Jean.
"Um, Jeannie I didn't get her any umm underclothes." He said for only Jean's ears.
Jean was surprised to see the tough X-Man blush at the mention of unmentionables.
"It's all right Logan, I have some she can wear." She told him as she tried to stifle her laughter.
Logan handed the clothes to Addie.
"I hope these are O.K. I also found sumthin' outside that might b'long t' ya." Wolverine held up a small backpack.
"Oh thank y' so much," she told him her voice cracked with emotion, "ah thought ah'd lost that."
She opened the bag and pulled out the only things, besides her dress, that she owned in the world. The first was a picture of her and Marie as little girls sitting on their mother's lap. The next was a silver brush and mirror set. Finally, she pulled out a small bottle half full of perfume.
"The brush set and perfume were mah mamma's, she died when ah was 10. Y' can see why ah missed the picture. Thank y', sir."
For the first time since she had arrived at the mansion, she smiled and it was directed right at Logan. His heart skipped a beat at the sight of the way the corner of her pouty mouth dimpled when she smiled.
~She's so beautiful~, he thought.
It wasn't going to be hard for Logan to keep his promise. It was going to be hard though, not to lose his heart in the process.
"Yer, welcome darlin' and drop the sir stuff. We're family here." Logan told her returning her smile.
Addie turned to Jean, who nodded her agreement.
"He's right, first name basis. I love your name by the way, but is it O.K. if I call you Addie?" Jean asked.
"Sure" she replied and the turned to Hank and Logan. "All y'all can."
Hank looked Addie over and gave her a clean bill of health, before her and Jean left the med lab
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Jean walked Adalida to the woman's wing.
"Here you go," Jean told Addie while handing her a pair of panties and a bra. "I hope they'll fit."
"Ah'm sure they'll be fine Jean thank y'. Thank y' for bein' so kind too. Ah was startin' t' wonder if ah had done the right thing by comin' here." Addie admitted.
"Your welcome, Addie" Jean told her as she led her to the bathroom. "If you're feeling up to it maybe you, Jubilee, and I can go shopping later. It will give Jubilee and I a chance to get to know you. Not to mention I'm sure it would be nice to have your own things."
"Ororo and Lucas are on their honeymoon in Cancun. They're going to be gone a month. The professor thought they could use the time off. Storm would have been thrilled to meet you, she and Marie were very close."
"Ah love t' go shoppin' but ah ... well y' see ah ain't got any money. " Addie stuttered as she looked at the floor tiles of the bathroom.
"That's all right," Jean reassured her with a smile. " As long as you're living here all your needs will be taken care of. That's part of being a family."
As Jean left the bathroom she looked over her shoulder at her new friend.
"Addie we're very glad you're here. Give Remy a little time he'll be O.K."
As Jean walked off she heard Addie say," Ah'm glad ah came too Jean, real glad."
Then Adalida closed the bathroom door to enjoy her shower.
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Two hours later Addie was dressed after a long hot shower. She laid her bag in the room that had used to belong to Rogue but was now hers.
~The short's an' panties are a little big but everything else seems t' fit fine~ She told herself as she buckled the white sandals that she had worn the night before.
It was nice to be in Marie's old room. There didn't appear to be anything left of Marie's in here
. ~It was probably been moved to Remy's room after they were married ~ she thought with a blush.
It was comforting to just be in the room that used to be her sister's.
She picked up her brush and flipped her head over to dry her hair. The dryer was so loud she never even heard the knock at her door.
Logan smelled Addie's perfume before he even knocked on the door.
~Hmm it reminds me of the magnolias at Rogue and Gambit's place in New Orleans~ he thought as he inhaled the sweet floral scent.
He knocked three times before entering. His eyes almost popped out of his head at what he saw when he walked in. On the left side of the underneath of Addie's hair was a white strip about two inches wide.
~Yep she's Marie's sister alright~ he thought with a grin.
Logan called Addie's name about 4 times before finally reaching out and touching her on the shoulder.
Adalida jumped as if she had been shot. Her hair was wild and her eyes were filled with fire.
"I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean t' scare ya darlin'. I just wanted t' let ya know that Jeannie and Chuck are waitin' for ya in the study when you're ready." Logan looked at Addie apologetically.
The fire extinguished from her eyes.
"It's all right Logan. Ah just get scared when people sneak up on me or touch me when ah ain't lookin'. She reassured him as she brushed her hair.
~I wonder if it's as soft as it looks~ he thought as he realized he was glad, and not for the first time, that Adalida wasn't a telepath.
She put her hair into a ponytail high on her head. The white hairs were in full view.
"Ah'm ready now," she said as she followed Logan to the study.
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Addie walked into the study where the Professor and Jean waited.
"Hello Adalida. I take it you found everything you need for now." Xavier asked from his chair behind the large mahogany desk. He motioned to a pair of wing back chairs in front of the desk. Jean Grey sat in one of them.
"Yes, sir thank y' " she said as she took the seat next to Jean.
"Please, just call me Professor. Sir isn't necessary." He told her. Addie nodded in agreement. "Jean has told me about your talent to heal whom ever you touch. Quite impressive. Hank has told me, from the tests, that you also have a slightly above average ability to heal yourself as well as the gene for superhuman strength."
"Yes, Professor that's right, ah usually am pretty strong, but ah'd rather not talk 'bout why ah ain't up t' par." she explained to Xavier.
"That's fine Adalida, I make a policy not to interfere with the privacy of my students," he reassured her. "Hank also has assured me that with proper nutrition and training you should regain all your strength. But I am curious as to why you came to us for help."
"Whenever ah touch a mutant or human, ah take whatever sickness or injury they have. It can be anythin' from a cold or paper cut to well...somethin' much worse. Ah absorb 'em whether ah wanta or not." She continued with a shiver. "Ah can't control it. Ah usually wear gloves and stuff in public, just like Marie, but ah was kinda in a hurry t' leave." she explained.
Jean looked from Addie to the Professor and then said to him telepathically *How odd just the opposite of Rogue*
*Yes, * he answered her telepathically, *and if we helped Rogue to control her power's we should be able to help her sister as well. But I fear that Ms. Phillips' power's may not be her only problem*
"Adalida, I believe we maybe able to help you. Will you stay?" he asked her.
Addie chewed her bottom lip for a minute.
"Yes, professor ah think ah'd like that very much." she told him with a smile.
"There is one condition though" the Professor explained, "I would like you to join the X-men."
Her eyes lit up.
"Thank y' ah'm honored professor." she told him.
"I'm so glad you decided to join," Jean said beaming at Addie. "Here this is for you." She handed Adalida a package that had been carefully wrapped in brown packing paper.
"Please meet us in the hallway as soon as you're done changing" he said to Addie as he and Jean left the room.
Addie opened the package and pulled out her new uniform. White pants the color of the soft underside of a magnolia, a gray body suit, gray gloves, white thigh high boots, and a white belt with a large gray X on the buckle. She looked at how beautiful it all was, like the foggy moonlight on the magnolias at home.
"Wow" was all she could say as she changed.
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Fifteen minutes later Addie came out of the study looking very nervous in her new uniform.
~What if ah can't do this? ~ She thought.
*You'll be fine, Addie* Jean reassured her with a friendly smile.
Logan let out a soft whistle.
~Boy~ he thought ~that girl makes even gray and white look good. ~
The professor introduced Addie to Scott, Bobby, and Jubilee. All the X-Men currently at the mansion were there, all except Gambit.
"X-Men," the professor said to the group, "I would like you to meet your newest teammate, Adalida Phillips.... codename Whisper."
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A/N O.K. so it's official Addie a member YEA!!! Please let me know what y'all think.
Rogue Marie LeBeau
Please Read and Review this is my first Fan Fic
~Thoughts~
*Psychic thought*
-Dreams-
=Diary entry=
A Whisper in the Night
Chapter 3
The Diary of Destiny's Daughter
By: Rogue Marie LeBeau
Logan walked down the long empty hallway, past the rooms in the men's quarter. He tried to be quite, but he figured Bobby, also know as Iceman, and Remy were both fast asleep. He rubbed his stiff neck, and reached for the heavy oak door that led up to the attic.
~Why in the world did I let Jeannie send me up here? ~ Logan thought how much more he'd rather be downstairs with their pretty new guest. ~I don't know a blasted thing about pickin' out women's clothes! ~ He thought with a scowl on his face. ~Oh well I might as well get done with it~
Logan opened up the heavy attic door, heading up the steep stairs and into the dusty attic.
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"Remy please" Beast called to the angry man, "Ms. Phillips needs all the rest she can get right now. She's had some very serious injuries. I'd also be careful seeing as how you are the prime suspect in the cause of the aforementioned injuries."
Tears feel freely from Addie's eyes. She couldn't remember the last time she was actually happy.
~Does he really b'lieve that ah'd let mah own sister die without tryin' t' help her? He must think ah'm some kinda monster. Ah'm so sorry Rogue, ah let y' down! ~
Remy had never remembered being so mad in his life. He had never thought about slapping a woman ... ever, but now he was tempted. The one thing that stopped him was the loud voice of Professor X in his head.
*Gambit, don't even think about it. I just arrived home and Jean has apprised me of the situation. This is no surprise to me. I'll be there in a moment. I have something that you might be interested in seeing. *
The professor's warning produced the desired effect. If only Remy had looked up the two tear-filled emerald eyes might have done the same thing.
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Logan walked up to the black trunk with the thinnest layer of dust on it. Opening the trunk he was overwhelmed by how much it smelled like Marie still. He let out a sigh and then started his seemingly impossible task.
Marie had come to think of Jubilee as her little sister over the years and had often loaned her clothes. When he pulled out some of the shorts though he realized he might have a problem. Addie was a good nine inches taller than Jubilee and two inches taller than Marie. He chose a pair of denim shorts that he thought Addie could wear without being embarrassed. Not that the rest of the shorts were super short on Rogue but they would have been on Addie.
~Well, that a beautiful name for a beautiful girl~ he thought and then he shook his head, ~ what am I thinkin'? I hardly know a thing about the girl~
Logan turned back to the task at hand.
~I ain't even gonna think about findin' that girl underthings~ The mighty Wolverine told himself as he, amazingly enough, blushed. ~I'll leave that t' Red~
Logan did however still need a shirt. He found a sleeveless black and white checked shirt. It tied at the waist and would probably show a small amount of stomach but nothing too revealing.
He started to put the rest of the discarded clothes back inside, when he felt the bottom of the trunk slide out of place.
~That's weird~ He puzzled ~seem's t' be some sorta false bottom~
Out of curiosity Logan slid the false bottom of the trunk away and took a peek inside at the contents.
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"Hello, Adalida, I am Professor Charles Xavier." The professor said to Addie, "I'm aware of the events of last night.
"Hello, sir", said the young woman in a voice barely above a whisper, "Ah'm sorry ah caused so much trouble. Ah do want everyone t' know that Mr. LeBeau had nothin' t' do with mah bein' hurt. He just startled me a'little. Ah came here 'cause Marie said y'all could help me. But if'n it's gonna be a problem ah'd be glad t' leave."
"No, that won't be necessary" the professor talked to Addie but looked at Gambit," I actually came here because I have something very important to show to Gambit."
Remy sat and glared at the girl. He didn't know if the professor knew of 'Adalida Savannah Phillips' powers yet or not, but he couldn't understand why anyone would want a girl around who wouldn't even help her own sister. He was almost completely sure nothing could convince him that the girl was a good or trustworthy person.
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Logan reached into the compartment and pulled out a slim leather bound book.
~Hmm, odd~ he thought as he opened the book and read the first page.
=This diary belongs to Marie Anna Phillips-LeBeau=
=August 21st ###2=
=Dear diary= it read.
=Jean has always said how comfortin' writin' in a diary is, so here I am writin'. I can't tell anyone about Addie (wow I have a sister). She swore me t' secrecy. I can't even tell Remy. That's why I'm tellin' you. =
= I'm so glad I found her. It's like I found a missin' part 'a myself. We have so much in common. Our favorite flower's magnolia, our favorite season's summer, and out favorite movie is 'Gone With the Wind'. About the only thing we don't agree on is our taste in music. I like pop and rock and Addie likes country:). =
= Kinda funny how much we're alike when our personalities seem so different. She seems so much older and wiser then me. Maybe 'cause 'o all she's been through. She just needs someone t' love her after she's been hurt so much. I wish I could help her.... =
Logan couldn't find, on the next few pages, what had happened to Adalida. He felt guilty for even reading Rogue's personal thoughts, but something urged him on.
Finally, he found out how Addie's father had used her...
~Oh, how I'd love t' get my hands on him~ he thought after reading of the abuse. The backs of his hands itched with the desire to release the foot long adamantium claws that they contained.
For the first time Logan thought before he acted.
~There has t' be a reason why Rogue didn't go take'em out herself~ he questioned himself. ~I know he's her dad, but I can tell there's no love lost. ~
He turned the page and found his answer.
=January 7th ###3=
=Hank told me today. I have cancer. Hank said they could do chemo and some other treatments, but I know what he's not tellin' me. I only have four months, at the most, t' live. The one power that I was the most curious about, but could never use is now hittin' me full force. Destiny's foresight. I know it's only a possible future, but one thing I know for sure. I'm gonna die. =
= It's O.K. though I finally understand my life. So much has changed, it's like my eyes have been opened. I never went after my biological dad, Roy, because I knew Addie had t' handle him on her own. Man, is that hard t' do, but if I step in things'll never turn out right. =
=Remy, I know he'll be all right. He's takin' all this real hard. It's tough t' see his heart breakin' like this. I try t' tell him he'll be O.K., but he always say's he'll never be O.K. without me. I wish I could explain but some things just need t' be learned on your own. All things will be clear in time. =
=I only wish Addie would come sooner, but the timin' has t' be her's not mine=
=Now, Mr. Snoop= Logan dropped the diary as a chill ran up his spine. Curiosity at what she had to say to him over came any eeriness he felt. So he continued to read.
= It's O.K. Logan, I understand. I know you want t' help Addie, but she needs someone t' talk t'. She does not need your hotheaded vengeance on Roy. Just know that no matter what happens I want y'all t' be happy. And you will be. Remember y'all are all friends. No matter what happens let nothin' come in between y'all. Be there for each other regardless. =
=Now, put my diary back. Come back for it later. Y'll understand when and why. Thanks Logan. =
=Oh, and by the way, Remy didn't hurt Addie. His heart still hurts but things'll get better. =
=Logan go welcome my sister t' the X-Men. Love, Marie. =
Logan had seen and experienced lots of things in his years with the X-men, but someone talking right to him from the great beyond. Wow that was weird.
He picked up the diary, looked at the ceiling, and said "Rogue, I'll look after her darlin' y' have my word on it."
He placed the diary back into the hidden compartment, covered it with the discarded clothes, grabbed the clothes for Addie, and then went to see the woman who would change his life forever.
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Logan walked into the med lab just as Xavier placed a small disc into the DVD player.
Addie drew in a sharp, pained breath, as she watched the events of her sister's last night once again.
Jean placed a comforting hand on Addie's shoulder.
* It's O.K. Adalida. I know you tried to help Rogue. I'm here if you need a friend*
Addie smiled at the kind redhead.
*Thanks*
Remy could hardly watch. He knew this was a security tape of his wife's last night. He heard the desperation in Addie's voice as she begged to save her sister's life. He watched as Rogue pushed Addie away. Finally, he realized Addie had tried to save Marie despite the fact that the late stage cancer would have killed her the minute it entered her body. He saw the love of two sisters, each wanting to give the other life. He saw his stubborn Marie, win, and watched Adalida devastated, leave.
Finally when the tape ended he looked into Adalida's face for the first time.
Slowly, he looked at her, still afraid he would see Marie there. He didn't. Instead of Marie Anna LeBeau, he saw his sister-in-law, Adalida Savannah Phillips.
Her mouth was smaller than Marie's, almost like a doll's, with a perfect cupid's bow. Addie's small nose turned up slightly on the end making her look 16 instead of 23. Remy saw light brown hair with only the slightest amount of red instead of Rogue's auburn locks. Her cheekbones were high and should have been fuller, but she was so thin. Her eyes were green like Marie's but Addie's were brighter. He was shocked at what he saw in her eyes, pain, sadness, and fear. With the shock came overwhelming guilt over the fact that he knew he had caused all three.
Adalida looked into the black and red eyes of her brother-in-law. She knew he was afraid he would see Marie in her. She also thought there was no danger of that.
~Marie was beautiful not plain like me~ she thought.
He was gorgeous just like Marie had said just like the picture, but he looked thinner. His shoulder length auburn hair was pulled back into a ponytail to keep it off of his face. His strong jaw looked like it could use a shave. But what sadden her most were the dark circles that lay beneath the haunted eyes. Eyes that mirrored the sadness she felt. She fought the urge to hold him and comfort him like a small child.
"Ah'm so sorry. Ah tried so hard t' save her. Ah loved Marie more than mah own life. " Addie pleaded with Remy trying to make him understand.
Remy lowered his head trying to hide the tears that threatened to fall from his tired eyes.
"I'm de one dat's sorry petite. I never meant t' hurt ya or make ya feel bad. I never even new Roguie had a sister. I'm sorry I gotta go." Remy ran from the med lab to keep from breaking down.
Addie hung her head.
"It's all right Adalida. Please get cleaned up and then I would like you and Jean to meet me in the study." The professor requested of Addie as he left the med lab.
Logan turned to Jean.
"Um, Jeannie I didn't get her any umm underclothes." He said for only Jean's ears.
Jean was surprised to see the tough X-Man blush at the mention of unmentionables.
"It's all right Logan, I have some she can wear." She told him as she tried to stifle her laughter.
Logan handed the clothes to Addie.
"I hope these are O.K. I also found sumthin' outside that might b'long t' ya." Wolverine held up a small backpack.
"Oh thank y' so much," she told him her voice cracked with emotion, "ah thought ah'd lost that."
She opened the bag and pulled out the only things, besides her dress, that she owned in the world. The first was a picture of her and Marie as little girls sitting on their mother's lap. The next was a silver brush and mirror set. Finally, she pulled out a small bottle half full of perfume.
"The brush set and perfume were mah mamma's, she died when ah was 10. Y' can see why ah missed the picture. Thank y', sir."
For the first time since she had arrived at the mansion, she smiled and it was directed right at Logan. His heart skipped a beat at the sight of the way the corner of her pouty mouth dimpled when she smiled.
~She's so beautiful~, he thought.
It wasn't going to be hard for Logan to keep his promise. It was going to be hard though, not to lose his heart in the process.
"Yer, welcome darlin' and drop the sir stuff. We're family here." Logan told her returning her smile.
Addie turned to Jean, who nodded her agreement.
"He's right, first name basis. I love your name by the way, but is it O.K. if I call you Addie?" Jean asked.
"Sure" she replied and the turned to Hank and Logan. "All y'all can."
Hank looked Addie over and gave her a clean bill of health, before her and Jean left the med lab
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Jean walked Adalida to the woman's wing.
"Here you go," Jean told Addie while handing her a pair of panties and a bra. "I hope they'll fit."
"Ah'm sure they'll be fine Jean thank y'. Thank y' for bein' so kind too. Ah was startin' t' wonder if ah had done the right thing by comin' here." Addie admitted.
"Your welcome, Addie" Jean told her as she led her to the bathroom. "If you're feeling up to it maybe you, Jubilee, and I can go shopping later. It will give Jubilee and I a chance to get to know you. Not to mention I'm sure it would be nice to have your own things."
"Ororo and Lucas are on their honeymoon in Cancun. They're going to be gone a month. The professor thought they could use the time off. Storm would have been thrilled to meet you, she and Marie were very close."
"Ah love t' go shoppin' but ah ... well y' see ah ain't got any money. " Addie stuttered as she looked at the floor tiles of the bathroom.
"That's all right," Jean reassured her with a smile. " As long as you're living here all your needs will be taken care of. That's part of being a family."
As Jean left the bathroom she looked over her shoulder at her new friend.
"Addie we're very glad you're here. Give Remy a little time he'll be O.K."
As Jean walked off she heard Addie say," Ah'm glad ah came too Jean, real glad."
Then Adalida closed the bathroom door to enjoy her shower.
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Two hours later Addie was dressed after a long hot shower. She laid her bag in the room that had used to belong to Rogue but was now hers.
~The short's an' panties are a little big but everything else seems t' fit fine~ She told herself as she buckled the white sandals that she had worn the night before.
It was nice to be in Marie's old room. There didn't appear to be anything left of Marie's in here
. ~It was probably been moved to Remy's room after they were married ~ she thought with a blush.
It was comforting to just be in the room that used to be her sister's.
She picked up her brush and flipped her head over to dry her hair. The dryer was so loud she never even heard the knock at her door.
Logan smelled Addie's perfume before he even knocked on the door.
~Hmm it reminds me of the magnolias at Rogue and Gambit's place in New Orleans~ he thought as he inhaled the sweet floral scent.
He knocked three times before entering. His eyes almost popped out of his head at what he saw when he walked in. On the left side of the underneath of Addie's hair was a white strip about two inches wide.
~Yep she's Marie's sister alright~ he thought with a grin.
Logan called Addie's name about 4 times before finally reaching out and touching her on the shoulder.
Adalida jumped as if she had been shot. Her hair was wild and her eyes were filled with fire.
"I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean t' scare ya darlin'. I just wanted t' let ya know that Jeannie and Chuck are waitin' for ya in the study when you're ready." Logan looked at Addie apologetically.
The fire extinguished from her eyes.
"It's all right Logan. Ah just get scared when people sneak up on me or touch me when ah ain't lookin'. She reassured him as she brushed her hair.
~I wonder if it's as soft as it looks~ he thought as he realized he was glad, and not for the first time, that Adalida wasn't a telepath.
She put her hair into a ponytail high on her head. The white hairs were in full view.
"Ah'm ready now," she said as she followed Logan to the study.
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Addie walked into the study where the Professor and Jean waited.
"Hello Adalida. I take it you found everything you need for now." Xavier asked from his chair behind the large mahogany desk. He motioned to a pair of wing back chairs in front of the desk. Jean Grey sat in one of them.
"Yes, sir thank y' " she said as she took the seat next to Jean.
"Please, just call me Professor. Sir isn't necessary." He told her. Addie nodded in agreement. "Jean has told me about your talent to heal whom ever you touch. Quite impressive. Hank has told me, from the tests, that you also have a slightly above average ability to heal yourself as well as the gene for superhuman strength."
"Yes, Professor that's right, ah usually am pretty strong, but ah'd rather not talk 'bout why ah ain't up t' par." she explained to Xavier.
"That's fine Adalida, I make a policy not to interfere with the privacy of my students," he reassured her. "Hank also has assured me that with proper nutrition and training you should regain all your strength. But I am curious as to why you came to us for help."
"Whenever ah touch a mutant or human, ah take whatever sickness or injury they have. It can be anythin' from a cold or paper cut to well...somethin' much worse. Ah absorb 'em whether ah wanta or not." She continued with a shiver. "Ah can't control it. Ah usually wear gloves and stuff in public, just like Marie, but ah was kinda in a hurry t' leave." she explained.
Jean looked from Addie to the Professor and then said to him telepathically *How odd just the opposite of Rogue*
*Yes, * he answered her telepathically, *and if we helped Rogue to control her power's we should be able to help her sister as well. But I fear that Ms. Phillips' power's may not be her only problem*
"Adalida, I believe we maybe able to help you. Will you stay?" he asked her.
Addie chewed her bottom lip for a minute.
"Yes, professor ah think ah'd like that very much." she told him with a smile.
"There is one condition though" the Professor explained, "I would like you to join the X-men."
Her eyes lit up.
"Thank y' ah'm honored professor." she told him.
"I'm so glad you decided to join," Jean said beaming at Addie. "Here this is for you." She handed Adalida a package that had been carefully wrapped in brown packing paper.
"Please meet us in the hallway as soon as you're done changing" he said to Addie as he and Jean left the room.
Addie opened the package and pulled out her new uniform. White pants the color of the soft underside of a magnolia, a gray body suit, gray gloves, white thigh high boots, and a white belt with a large gray X on the buckle. She looked at how beautiful it all was, like the foggy moonlight on the magnolias at home.
"Wow" was all she could say as she changed.
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Fifteen minutes later Addie came out of the study looking very nervous in her new uniform.
~What if ah can't do this? ~ She thought.
*You'll be fine, Addie* Jean reassured her with a friendly smile.
Logan let out a soft whistle.
~Boy~ he thought ~that girl makes even gray and white look good. ~
The professor introduced Addie to Scott, Bobby, and Jubilee. All the X-Men currently at the mansion were there, all except Gambit.
"X-Men," the professor said to the group, "I would like you to meet your newest teammate, Adalida Phillips.... codename Whisper."
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A/N O.K. so it's official Addie a member YEA!!! Please let me know what y'all think.
Rogue Marie LeBeau