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           Disclaimer – I don't own X-Men: Evolution

           I rewrote the beginning of this chapter because it looked like a bunny on crack (=P) wrote it blindfolded.. Long story..          

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           "You can't see Rogue." Hank sighed. Logan walked over to the doorway and stood in it. The Professor and Ororo stood next to the Beast.

           "Pardon?" He raised a brow. Or at least he thought he did. His face felt a little numb. "An' why not?"

           "Because the child thinks you're dead." Ororo answered. She looked a bit sad when she had spoken. Gambit just looked at them like they were all nuts.

           "But Remy be very much alive!"

           "How did you find us here?" Logan suddenly asked. His claws ejected out making a snickt sound. "Charles never told anyone about this place."

           "I be an ex-thief, mon ami. Y' figure it out." He snapped. "I kept Trask and 'de other lady at the remains of wherever we were."

           "You risked your life to save them?" Logan asked. His claws snapped back in.

           "'Course, X-men ain't murderers."

           The professor smiled. "Gambit, why don't you go clean up and rest. Tomorrow you can see Rogue."

           To Gambit, tomorrow seemed like a long time away.

           ***

           Remy stared at the drain as the blood tainted water swirled down. He waited until it when clear then turned off the shower but ended up turning off the cold and just putting the hot water on high. It blasted out, steaming on. Even in his bruised body, he dodged the water and tumbled out of the shower.

           'Murderer.' He thought staring at the shower that seemed to be his new enemy. 'I'll be back.'

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           "Do you think it's a good idea? We've finally calmed her down. When she sees Gambit.." Ororo said in a low, concerned voice. Charles nodded at her words, understanding her concern.

           "Once she realizes that she didn't 'kill' him, she might snap out of it."

           Logan grunted. "Or she might think Gumbo is an illusion and try to kill 'im." Xavier gave him a look. "It could happen."

           "Let's just hope it doesn't." The professor said, folding his hands neatly on his lap.

           ***       

           Pfft. Like Gambit was going to wait until tomorrow to see his Rogue. He hated making Rogue leave him in Trask's shelter because when he woke up, he realized that he didn't even know if Rogue made it out alive. It didn't take a genius to figure out that there had been a place build underground, by the institute. Plus, Gambit had once seen the blue prints, courtesy of Magneto. He slowly made his way down the hall, wondering where Rogue was.

           "Looking for someone?" Kitty asked phasing through a wall. She crossed her arms and smirked at him. Her smirk faded when she realized who was standing there. "Aren't you, like, dead?"

           Apparently all the X-Men just assumed he was dead and that was that. He realized that he'd be asked this question a lot. "Non, petite, Remy be alive. 'Bit deadish— but alive."

           Kurt then bamf'd into the hallway. "Kitty, I thought you vere looking—" He stopped in mid-sentence when he saw Gambit. He leaned over and nudged Kitty. "Isn't he dead?"

           "No.." She said in astonishment. "He's.. alive." She blinked. Remy felt uncomfortable. He left as if he should be dead. They looked disappointed to see him standing there, very much alive.

           Kurt poked him. "Vell, he isn't a ghost."

           "No kiddin'!" Gambit took a step backwards. He looked offended. "Can y' jus' tell Remy where Rogue be?"

           "Vhy? So you can cause her more heart-break?"

           "Ache." Kitty quietly corrected him. "And I think Rogue needs to see Gambit. You can tell she, like, totally loves him. Why else would she have a nervous breakdown?"

           "Because she loves a dead guy!"

           "Remy ain't dead!"

           Kurt crossed his arms. "Vell, She t'inks you are!"

           "But Remy ain't dead." He repeated himself more slowly. He then grabbed Kurt's shoulder and griped it tightly. "Now, Tell me where Rogue is."

           "Let him go!" A force knocked Gambit onto his bottom. He groaned in pain. His body already hurt enough. He slowly got to his feet and glared at the red head.

           "Jean, right?" He rolled his red eyes. "A'ight, fille, y' try 'dat 'gain an' Remy will make 'dat pretty hair o' yors go bye-bye."

           "Gambit!?" She gasped, surprised. "I thought you were dead!"

           "Sorry t' ruin 'de surprise now will someone tell me where Rogue is!?" Scott then walked up behind Jean. He looked at Gambit surprised and just as he opened his mouth to speak, Gambit cut him off. "Oui. Remy be alive." He paused. "Roguey is alright, no?"

           "I think if you just, like, walk in and see her, she'll think you're Mystique and rip your head off." Kitty gave him a supporting smile. "But, that's just a guess. Go on and see her. The room is down the hall, third door to the left of the Professor's office."

           Gambit raised a brow. "Pardon?"

           ***

           "Rogue?" Kitty phased through the door and walked into the dark room. She glanced around looking for the southern girl. "I have something to tell you and I think you're going to, like, love it." She heard a soft grunt. "I'm serious. It'll totally make you flip! You'll go crazy."

           Rogue rolled her eyes at the younger girl's choice of words. "Ah'm not in the mood, Kit. Jus' leave meh alone."

           "But Rogue—"

           "Kitty." She raised her voice.

           Kitty sighed, turned on the light, phased her hand through the door and pulled Gambit through the door. He stumbled forward and fell hard on his knees. He groaned. That was the last thing his body needed.

           "Remy?" Rogue's jaw hung but she didn't make any sudden movements.

           "Rogue." His head jerked up. His eyes went wide. As sore as his body was, he scattered over to Rogue and tossed his arms around her, and pulled her into his chest.

           "But.. yoah.."

           "I ain't dead, chére, I ain't dead."

           "But the place collapsed." Doubt filled her eyes.

           "An' Remy grabbed Trask and 'de lady an' ran. I was far away from 'de t'ing when it went off." He ran his fingers through her hair. "Merde. I was so worried 'bout y'."

           "'Bout meh?" Her eyes were now watery. She blinked a few times and that released them. "Oh Remy.. Yoah.. not dead."

           He smiled. At least someone finally confirmed it.

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           The next chapter will be better. It'll take place right as the institute is finished and they're all moving back in. And I promise it'll be longer.

           Things to happen next: More romy, more romy and more romy. :) But what happens when Gambit's attitude changes A LOT? Mmm.. you'll see what I'm talking about.. Heh.