Disclaimer: Still not mine even though I want them wah ;_; !!! Dreaming of a White Christmas isn't mine either. Oh well c'est la vive! Addie is mine if y' wanna borrow her please let me know. Also major fluff warning! But I figure if yer still readin' y' already know that right?
~Thought~
A Whisper in the Night
Chapter 11
VERY Happy Holidays
By: Rogue Marie LeBeau
December 23rd
'I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas' was playing for the fifth time that day.
"Ah'd love t' see snow." Addie said with a sigh.
"I still can't believe you've never seen snow." Jean told her. "I guess living in New York all of my like made me take snow for granted. Although you wouldn't know it by this heat wave we're having."
Hank had given Adalida a clean bill of health, so the two women had decided to celebrate by doing some last minute Christmas shopping. Today was perfect although un-Christmas like at fifty degrees.
"It's just like Christmas at home." Addie said.
They had turned down Logan's, who had returned home, offer to chauffeur, but that had been the easy part. Ever since they had admitted their love for each other Addie and Remy had been inseparable. Where you found one you were sure to find the other. It had taken Jean 'planting the idea' in Remy's head in order to steal Adalida away. Also, the fact that Remy had some Christmas preparations of his own didn't hurt.
The women walked into the crowded mall. "What in the world am ah gonna get Remy? Addie exclaimed.
Jean grabbed her friend by the arm. "I know just the thing, come on", and off they went to face one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Ah don't know Jean, will he really like it? Don't y' think it's a bit, well, conceited? Addie asked concerned.
"Oh, Addie, they're beautiful. Trust me he'll love any of these." Jean assured her.
"But will they be ready in time?" Addie questioned.
Jean turned to the boy behind the counter. He couldn't have been any older than eighteen.
"Excuse me," Jean said giving him one of her most stunning smiles, "My friend is giving one of these as a Christmas gift. Do you think they'll be ready in time?"
The young man just stared at the two women for a second before flashing them a dopey grin. "Sure thing I'll make sure of it myself. Just stop by in a couple hours."
"Thanks." Jean threw over her shoulder as she and Addie left the shop. The teenager stared after them.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
December 24th
The only person still awake in the mansion was Remy. He sat in front of the fire waiting. He heard the click of the door and in walked the bearer of one of his gifts to Addie.
"Bish, Stormie, how was de trip?" Remy asked the very pregnant Ororo Bishop and her husband Lucas Bishop.
"The trip was fine." Ororo replied. "But will you never stop with that awful nickname?"
She smiled at Gambit. It had been a long time since she had seen him so happy.
"You have it bad Remy." Storm said sitting with Bishop on the sofa.
"So I've been told." Remy told her with a huge grin. "O.K. Stormie, here's the plan..."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Now woman, off to bed with you. It seems like you have an early day tomorrow." Lucas commanded his wife leaving no room for argument.
"You know you're the only one who can get away with that." Ororo ribbed her husband.
"Yup" he answered, playfully swatting her backside.
The couple said their goodnights to their friend and went off to bed.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Adalida was up and dressed in a gray wool skirt and red sweater, when she heard a knock at the door.
"Remy", she called, "Come on in hon."
The door opened but instead of Remy, Jean entered.
"Remy's a little busy right this second, but he wanted me to tell you to look outside."
Addie walked over and pulled open her curtains. The entire landscape, for as far as she could see, was covered in about six inches of sparkling snow.
"But how?" Addie questioned remembering the unseasonably warm weather that was supposed to continue until after the first of the year.
"Well, come downstairs, there's someone I want you to meet." Jean told her. Addie left her room to follow Jean.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Adalida Phillips, I'd like you to meet one of my very best friends, Ororo Bishop, also known as Storm." Jean introduced both Ororo and Bishop to Addie.
Addie's eyes grew large. "So yer the one responsible for this for this beautiful Christmas snow!"
Ororo hugged Adalida covertly positioning her in just the right position in the rec room doorway. "What I did was simple, thank Remy, he placed the order."
Addie turned around just in time to come nose-to-nose with Remy.
"Oh look chere, y' stood here just for me!" Remy exclaimed pulling Adalida into his arms and giving her a long deep kiss, underneath the mistletoe.
It was the first time that Remy had kissed her in public, and this was very public. Bishop, Storm, Scott, Jean, Logan, Bobby, Hank, and the professor all stood there clapping, cheering, and whistling. When the kiss finally ended the color of Addie's face matched her sweater perfectly.
"Now if no one minds, I'm gonna take my ange and give her, her present in private."
Jean knew Remy was giving Addie a couple new charms for her bracelet. Why it had to be so secret though, she had no clue. She grabbed the box that held Addie's gift to Remy.
"Here you go." Jean held out the gift to her friend as Addie put on the coat that Remy held out for her.
Hand in hand the couple walked out into the white Christmas morning.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Wow, Remy, ah feel just like ah'm in a snow globe." Addie giggled.
Snowflakes continued to gently fall, landing on Addie's lashes and hair and making her glitter. She just stood there with her eyes closed listening to the quietness of the snow.
Remy brushed some stray hair from her face. "Y're so beautiful."
"Ah love y', Remy." She told him opening her eyes to look at his handsome face. ~He looks gorgeous in those black slacks an' burgundy dress shirt.~
"J' t'aime chere." He told her in return. "I have sumthin' t' show y', but first I'll give y' this."
Remy took Addie's wrist and attached a charm to her bracelet. A small white gold heart.
"Y' already have my heart now y' have de charm."
"Oh, Remy, it's beautiful. Here this is for y'." She handed him the box.
Opening it Remy's smile lit his whole face. "Chere, dis is perfect!" He exclaimed.
Inside was a framed picture of Addie. She seemed to be giving him a seductive smile. There was also a wallet size for him to keep with him.
"I couldn't have asked for a better gift. Well, I can but... well... y'll see."
They walked through the woods before reaching their destination, a clearing. There, in the snow, was written a message... ADALIDA SAVANNAH PHILLIPS WILL YOU MARRY ME? LOVE REMY LEBEAU!
Addie gasped in shock. Her eyes filled with tears blurring the words. All she could do was stop and stare. Fortunately, Remy knew what to do. Kneeling in the snow, he pulled out a small box.
"Now I'm gonna kneel here 'till y' say yes, and trust me dis snow is cold. What d' y' say?" Remy asked with a goofy grin.
Addie laughed and cried choking on her reply. "Yes! Yes!" she shouted nodding vigorously.
Remy stood up and took her wrist once again, attaching the second charm, two interlocking rings. Then, he slipped a half-karat heart shaped diamond ring onto her left ring finger.
"Ah love y' Remy LeBeau. Ah have never been so happy." Addie shouted as she wrapped her arms around him. It was her turn to kiss him passionately.
Remy broke away long enough to say, "Wow, femme!" Before continuing the kiss.
Then he looked at her. "Addie I have one small favor t' ask y'. Stormie and Bish are headin' back on the second... I'd like t' be married on the first. Now evert'ing's already taken care of, Stormie even tricked Jean into tellin' her yer size so she could get y' a dress. We could wait if y' want t'. What d' y' t'ink?"
This left Addie totally speechless, she loved Remy and wanted to be his wife.
"Ah'd marry y' t'mara if y' asked me."
" T'anks chere", he said giving her one last kiss, "now let's go invite our friends t' a weddin'."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Jean was shocked when Addie entered the room sobbing. She rushed over to her.
"Addie, are you all right? What happened?" Jean asked panicked and concerned.
When Addie looked up Jean understood. Adalida's face was alight with happiness. Addie thrust out her hand for all to see.
Congratulations and laughter filled the rec room.
"So when's the big day?" Bobby Drake asked.
"One week from t'day." Addie told everyone with a smile.
Jean's smile grew huge as she exclaimed, "Oh my!"
Everyone was happy and talking wedding plans, everyone except Logan. He tried to be happy for the couple, but truth be told the wedding announcement made him miss Jubilee all the more.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"I'm so sorry Logan, she's not coming." Ororo apologized.
"Why?" he asked, desperate for a reason.
"I have no idea, I called her this morning and told her that Adalida was getting married and wanted her to be there. All Jubilee did was say she had to go and hung up. I called again just a minute ago and Northstar told me she had left. She had called him and let him she was O.K. but she didn't want anyone to know where she is. I have no idea why Logan, but Jubilee ran."
"I guess she learned it from the best." Wolverine replied gruffly.
"Don't even think about running now. Addie wants you to walk her down the aisle tomorrow. Don't let her and Gambit down." Storm warned him.
"Don't worry 'Ro I got no intention on runnin'. I'm not going after Jubilee." He assured her. If Jubilee didn't want to be found he would leave her alone no matter how much it broke his heart.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
As the wedding march played Adalida walked down the aisle on Logan's arm, to her awaiting her groom.
Remy's jaw dropped when he saw her dressed in a strapless, ankle length ballerina style dress with a short white veil. A dress designed to let the beautiful woman, not the dress shine. In her hands she carried a bouquet identical to the one that Remy had given her a few months prior.
All of the people they were close to were there, the X-Men from the mansion, with Jean standing up for Addie, the Bishops, with Lucas standing up for Remy, and finally
Jean-Luc, Tante Mattie, Emil, and Claude. Kurt Wagner, who had recently been licensed to perform ceremonies, was officiating. The only one missing was Jubilee, and Logan felt her absence the greatest.
Logan reached the front and place Addie's hand into Remy's.
"Ladies and Gentlemen we are gather here today in the presence of Gott to join these two together. They have chosen to write their own vows, which they will now recite. Remy?" Kurt turned towards Gambit.
"Adalida Savannah Phillips, y' have brought joy where there was only pain, an' laughter where dere were only tears. Y' took dis broken man an' made me whole again. Your gentle spirit, your loving compassion, an' your beauty taught me dat life was worth continuing an' dat love was worth risking. I now give you dis ring as a token o' all o' the love I will give t' y' all o' our lives. I promise t' love, cherish, and honor y' as long as we both shall live." Remy slipped the ring onto Addie's hand.
Kurt now turned to Addie, "Adalida?"
"Remy LeBeau, y' have taught me so much, first friendship and trust, and then love. Y've given me hope, y've given me wings t' fly. Ah never dreamed o' bein' loved, ah never dared t' hope. Now ah don't have t' dream, for the reality of our love is greater than any dream mah mind could create. Ah have chosen not t' sit out life, ah chose t' dance, with y' Remy, as mah partner. Ah shall love, honor, and cherish y' as long as we both shall live." Adalida slipped a ring onto Remy's hand.
Kurt smiled and said "By the power invested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Remy, you may now kiss your bride."
Loud cheers filled the mansion at the long kiss.
"It's my honor to introduce for the first time, Mr., and Mrs. Remy LeBeau."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Logan stayed long enough to wish the couple well, and then he rode off on his Harley, only Ororo knew why.
Later after a lavish party, Remy and Addie said their goodnights. In front of everyone Remy scooped up his wife and carried her off to their new apartment. Remy had it started right after he sent her the flowers.
Adalida's stomach was full of a million butterflies as Remy deposited her on their bed. There was no need to be nervous; Remy was equally passionate and tender, making Addie feel safe in her husband's arms.
"I love y' my ange." Remy whispered nibbling on her ear.
"Ah love y' too hon." Addie rolled over on her right side to snuggle against him. The blankets had fallen off of the bed into a heap. Remy looked at Addie and then started to laugh.
"What, what is it?" Addie asked self-consciously.
"Oh, chere, dere's nothin' wrong." He assured her. "But let me answer your question with one o' my own. When did y' get dat tattoo?"
Fin! Did y' like my lil' ole ficcy? Well it's done and it's been a blasted. My very first fan fic and now it's finished! Please let me know what y' think! ThanX! Oh but what happened with Logan and Jubilee? Have y' ever know poor Logan t' be happy...? No, I thought not oh well.... Muwahahahaha! Look for my sequel coming soon t' a web site near you!!!
~Thought~
A Whisper in the Night
Chapter 11
VERY Happy Holidays
By: Rogue Marie LeBeau
December 23rd
'I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas' was playing for the fifth time that day.
"Ah'd love t' see snow." Addie said with a sigh.
"I still can't believe you've never seen snow." Jean told her. "I guess living in New York all of my like made me take snow for granted. Although you wouldn't know it by this heat wave we're having."
Hank had given Adalida a clean bill of health, so the two women had decided to celebrate by doing some last minute Christmas shopping. Today was perfect although un-Christmas like at fifty degrees.
"It's just like Christmas at home." Addie said.
They had turned down Logan's, who had returned home, offer to chauffeur, but that had been the easy part. Ever since they had admitted their love for each other Addie and Remy had been inseparable. Where you found one you were sure to find the other. It had taken Jean 'planting the idea' in Remy's head in order to steal Adalida away. Also, the fact that Remy had some Christmas preparations of his own didn't hurt.
The women walked into the crowded mall. "What in the world am ah gonna get Remy? Addie exclaimed.
Jean grabbed her friend by the arm. "I know just the thing, come on", and off they went to face one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Ah don't know Jean, will he really like it? Don't y' think it's a bit, well, conceited? Addie asked concerned.
"Oh, Addie, they're beautiful. Trust me he'll love any of these." Jean assured her.
"But will they be ready in time?" Addie questioned.
Jean turned to the boy behind the counter. He couldn't have been any older than eighteen.
"Excuse me," Jean said giving him one of her most stunning smiles, "My friend is giving one of these as a Christmas gift. Do you think they'll be ready in time?"
The young man just stared at the two women for a second before flashing them a dopey grin. "Sure thing I'll make sure of it myself. Just stop by in a couple hours."
"Thanks." Jean threw over her shoulder as she and Addie left the shop. The teenager stared after them.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
December 24th
The only person still awake in the mansion was Remy. He sat in front of the fire waiting. He heard the click of the door and in walked the bearer of one of his gifts to Addie.
"Bish, Stormie, how was de trip?" Remy asked the very pregnant Ororo Bishop and her husband Lucas Bishop.
"The trip was fine." Ororo replied. "But will you never stop with that awful nickname?"
She smiled at Gambit. It had been a long time since she had seen him so happy.
"You have it bad Remy." Storm said sitting with Bishop on the sofa.
"So I've been told." Remy told her with a huge grin. "O.K. Stormie, here's the plan..."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Now woman, off to bed with you. It seems like you have an early day tomorrow." Lucas commanded his wife leaving no room for argument.
"You know you're the only one who can get away with that." Ororo ribbed her husband.
"Yup" he answered, playfully swatting her backside.
The couple said their goodnights to their friend and went off to bed.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Adalida was up and dressed in a gray wool skirt and red sweater, when she heard a knock at the door.
"Remy", she called, "Come on in hon."
The door opened but instead of Remy, Jean entered.
"Remy's a little busy right this second, but he wanted me to tell you to look outside."
Addie walked over and pulled open her curtains. The entire landscape, for as far as she could see, was covered in about six inches of sparkling snow.
"But how?" Addie questioned remembering the unseasonably warm weather that was supposed to continue until after the first of the year.
"Well, come downstairs, there's someone I want you to meet." Jean told her. Addie left her room to follow Jean.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Adalida Phillips, I'd like you to meet one of my very best friends, Ororo Bishop, also known as Storm." Jean introduced both Ororo and Bishop to Addie.
Addie's eyes grew large. "So yer the one responsible for this for this beautiful Christmas snow!"
Ororo hugged Adalida covertly positioning her in just the right position in the rec room doorway. "What I did was simple, thank Remy, he placed the order."
Addie turned around just in time to come nose-to-nose with Remy.
"Oh look chere, y' stood here just for me!" Remy exclaimed pulling Adalida into his arms and giving her a long deep kiss, underneath the mistletoe.
It was the first time that Remy had kissed her in public, and this was very public. Bishop, Storm, Scott, Jean, Logan, Bobby, Hank, and the professor all stood there clapping, cheering, and whistling. When the kiss finally ended the color of Addie's face matched her sweater perfectly.
"Now if no one minds, I'm gonna take my ange and give her, her present in private."
Jean knew Remy was giving Addie a couple new charms for her bracelet. Why it had to be so secret though, she had no clue. She grabbed the box that held Addie's gift to Remy.
"Here you go." Jean held out the gift to her friend as Addie put on the coat that Remy held out for her.
Hand in hand the couple walked out into the white Christmas morning.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"Wow, Remy, ah feel just like ah'm in a snow globe." Addie giggled.
Snowflakes continued to gently fall, landing on Addie's lashes and hair and making her glitter. She just stood there with her eyes closed listening to the quietness of the snow.
Remy brushed some stray hair from her face. "Y're so beautiful."
"Ah love y', Remy." She told him opening her eyes to look at his handsome face. ~He looks gorgeous in those black slacks an' burgundy dress shirt.~
"J' t'aime chere." He told her in return. "I have sumthin' t' show y', but first I'll give y' this."
Remy took Addie's wrist and attached a charm to her bracelet. A small white gold heart.
"Y' already have my heart now y' have de charm."
"Oh, Remy, it's beautiful. Here this is for y'." She handed him the box.
Opening it Remy's smile lit his whole face. "Chere, dis is perfect!" He exclaimed.
Inside was a framed picture of Addie. She seemed to be giving him a seductive smile. There was also a wallet size for him to keep with him.
"I couldn't have asked for a better gift. Well, I can but... well... y'll see."
They walked through the woods before reaching their destination, a clearing. There, in the snow, was written a message... ADALIDA SAVANNAH PHILLIPS WILL YOU MARRY ME? LOVE REMY LEBEAU!
Addie gasped in shock. Her eyes filled with tears blurring the words. All she could do was stop and stare. Fortunately, Remy knew what to do. Kneeling in the snow, he pulled out a small box.
"Now I'm gonna kneel here 'till y' say yes, and trust me dis snow is cold. What d' y' say?" Remy asked with a goofy grin.
Addie laughed and cried choking on her reply. "Yes! Yes!" she shouted nodding vigorously.
Remy stood up and took her wrist once again, attaching the second charm, two interlocking rings. Then, he slipped a half-karat heart shaped diamond ring onto her left ring finger.
"Ah love y' Remy LeBeau. Ah have never been so happy." Addie shouted as she wrapped her arms around him. It was her turn to kiss him passionately.
Remy broke away long enough to say, "Wow, femme!" Before continuing the kiss.
Then he looked at her. "Addie I have one small favor t' ask y'. Stormie and Bish are headin' back on the second... I'd like t' be married on the first. Now evert'ing's already taken care of, Stormie even tricked Jean into tellin' her yer size so she could get y' a dress. We could wait if y' want t'. What d' y' t'ink?"
This left Addie totally speechless, she loved Remy and wanted to be his wife.
"Ah'd marry y' t'mara if y' asked me."
" T'anks chere", he said giving her one last kiss, "now let's go invite our friends t' a weddin'."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Jean was shocked when Addie entered the room sobbing. She rushed over to her.
"Addie, are you all right? What happened?" Jean asked panicked and concerned.
When Addie looked up Jean understood. Adalida's face was alight with happiness. Addie thrust out her hand for all to see.
Congratulations and laughter filled the rec room.
"So when's the big day?" Bobby Drake asked.
"One week from t'day." Addie told everyone with a smile.
Jean's smile grew huge as she exclaimed, "Oh my!"
Everyone was happy and talking wedding plans, everyone except Logan. He tried to be happy for the couple, but truth be told the wedding announcement made him miss Jubilee all the more.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
"I'm so sorry Logan, she's not coming." Ororo apologized.
"Why?" he asked, desperate for a reason.
"I have no idea, I called her this morning and told her that Adalida was getting married and wanted her to be there. All Jubilee did was say she had to go and hung up. I called again just a minute ago and Northstar told me she had left. She had called him and let him she was O.K. but she didn't want anyone to know where she is. I have no idea why Logan, but Jubilee ran."
"I guess she learned it from the best." Wolverine replied gruffly.
"Don't even think about running now. Addie wants you to walk her down the aisle tomorrow. Don't let her and Gambit down." Storm warned him.
"Don't worry 'Ro I got no intention on runnin'. I'm not going after Jubilee." He assured her. If Jubilee didn't want to be found he would leave her alone no matter how much it broke his heart.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
As the wedding march played Adalida walked down the aisle on Logan's arm, to her awaiting her groom.
Remy's jaw dropped when he saw her dressed in a strapless, ankle length ballerina style dress with a short white veil. A dress designed to let the beautiful woman, not the dress shine. In her hands she carried a bouquet identical to the one that Remy had given her a few months prior.
All of the people they were close to were there, the X-Men from the mansion, with Jean standing up for Addie, the Bishops, with Lucas standing up for Remy, and finally
Jean-Luc, Tante Mattie, Emil, and Claude. Kurt Wagner, who had recently been licensed to perform ceremonies, was officiating. The only one missing was Jubilee, and Logan felt her absence the greatest.
Logan reached the front and place Addie's hand into Remy's.
"Ladies and Gentlemen we are gather here today in the presence of Gott to join these two together. They have chosen to write their own vows, which they will now recite. Remy?" Kurt turned towards Gambit.
"Adalida Savannah Phillips, y' have brought joy where there was only pain, an' laughter where dere were only tears. Y' took dis broken man an' made me whole again. Your gentle spirit, your loving compassion, an' your beauty taught me dat life was worth continuing an' dat love was worth risking. I now give you dis ring as a token o' all o' the love I will give t' y' all o' our lives. I promise t' love, cherish, and honor y' as long as we both shall live." Remy slipped the ring onto Addie's hand.
Kurt now turned to Addie, "Adalida?"
"Remy LeBeau, y' have taught me so much, first friendship and trust, and then love. Y've given me hope, y've given me wings t' fly. Ah never dreamed o' bein' loved, ah never dared t' hope. Now ah don't have t' dream, for the reality of our love is greater than any dream mah mind could create. Ah have chosen not t' sit out life, ah chose t' dance, with y' Remy, as mah partner. Ah shall love, honor, and cherish y' as long as we both shall live." Adalida slipped a ring onto Remy's hand.
Kurt smiled and said "By the power invested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Remy, you may now kiss your bride."
Loud cheers filled the mansion at the long kiss.
"It's my honor to introduce for the first time, Mr., and Mrs. Remy LeBeau."
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Logan stayed long enough to wish the couple well, and then he rode off on his Harley, only Ororo knew why.
Later after a lavish party, Remy and Addie said their goodnights. In front of everyone Remy scooped up his wife and carried her off to their new apartment. Remy had it started right after he sent her the flowers.
Adalida's stomach was full of a million butterflies as Remy deposited her on their bed. There was no need to be nervous; Remy was equally passionate and tender, making Addie feel safe in her husband's arms.
"I love y' my ange." Remy whispered nibbling on her ear.
"Ah love y' too hon." Addie rolled over on her right side to snuggle against him. The blankets had fallen off of the bed into a heap. Remy looked at Addie and then started to laugh.
"What, what is it?" Addie asked self-consciously.
"Oh, chere, dere's nothin' wrong." He assured her. "But let me answer your question with one o' my own. When did y' get dat tattoo?"
Fin! Did y' like my lil' ole ficcy? Well it's done and it's been a blasted. My very first fan fic and now it's finished! Please let me know what y' think! ThanX! Oh but what happened with Logan and Jubilee? Have y' ever know poor Logan t' be happy...? No, I thought not oh well.... Muwahahahaha! Look for my sequel coming soon t' a web site near you!!!