The Truth Hurts
Chapter XXXII: The Rescue
By: Michelle
Oh shit. Graydon thought as Rogue stepped forward. This does not look good from the position I am in. Why do bad things happen to good people? OK, that's a load of bullshit, but still.
"Hey Missy." Graydon began to panic as she took another step closer. "You really don't want to do this." He pleaded desperately. "I always wanted a sister."
Rogue pulled pack her hand. He is my brother after all. I'm so confused. Her head was pounding so hard she wanted to slam her head on the floor.
"Don't believe his lies." Mystique said. "He is only trying to save his own skin."
"But Momma." Rogue replied. "He is my brother."
"He wants to kill us Rogue." She answered. "He and the Friends of Humanity. They have to be stopped."
"This doesn't feel right."
Mystique stood beside her and turned her to look her directly in the eye. "Don't you trust me?" She said innocently. "After all I have done for you." She began crying. "I was your mother when you had none. I did everything for you, but you can not do this for me."
Rogue sniffled. "Momma, I…"
"I thought you loved me."
Rogue turned to face Graydon again. I have to do this. I can't lose her again.
OK. She's still talking to herself. Yes, she is officially insane in my book. Graydon's eyes widened as he watched her eyes flicker green to blue. Oh shit. Here she comes again.
Graydon pulled back his head as her hand came closer and closer to his face. Then, he saw something. The strangest thing he had ever seen in his life.
Three pink playing cards flew down to the ground: the Ace of Hearts, the Ace of Clubs, and the Ace of Diamonds. Each was aimed for a particular target with a particular purpose…
KABOOM!
KABOOM!
KABOOM!
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Magneto slowly tightened the collar and bracelets that he had to control Kurt. He knew Mystique would kill him if he did anything to hurt her son. But, he didn't care. Kurt had tried to betray him, and he hates a betrayer. Especially one who betrays his own kind.
Kurt gripped the collar trying to get it off, but it was no use. He was no match for the Master of Metal. If the Lord wills it, I will be saved.
His breaths began to slow and he fought to keep his eyes open. He was spiritually strong, but physically weak. He didn't know how much longer he could keep up the fight.
BAMF
Kurt fell to the ground and began coughing as he felt the release of pressure around his neck. Touching the collar, he rolled over to figure out what was going on. He tried to sit up, but he was so lightheaded he lay back down and welcomed the oxygen filling his lungs.
BAMF
Magneto hit the wall hard loosing his control over Kurt. He looked around trying to figure out what was going on, seeing a faint puff of red smoke. This is impossible. Nightcrawler is under my control.
BAMF
He fell down to the floor and looked across the room to see Kurt taking deep breaths. Someone else is here. But where? His eyes darted around the room as he stood up again. Where are you? "Where are you?" He shouted. "I know you are there."
Kurt sat up slowly wondering what Magneto was now shouting about. What is going on in here?
"Why don't you come out and fight where I can see you?" Magneto shouted as he spun around. "Fight me man to man…or are you too afraid."
"Afraid." A voice laughed in the darkness.
Kurt's head spun in the direction of the voice. It sounded so familiar, yet so foreign to him at the same time.
Magneto narrowed his eyes with hatred in the direction the mysterious voice had come from.
"Afraid." The voice repeated. "Hardly…For I believe it is you who is afraid of me."
BAMF
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Gambit aimed his cards precisely and released them charged for impact.
The Ace of Hearts landed a foot away from Rogue. KABOOM! The explosion was minimum, but enough to knock her to the floor.
The Ace of Clubs landed to the right of Mastermind causing him to loose the illusion he was using to control Rogue. KABOOM! As Gambit predicted, he darted to the left to be greeted by the Ace of Diamonds. KABOOM!
Gambit jumped from the vent and landed on his feet like a cat. He winced slightly, but didn't let his pain stray him from the task at hand. He took a quick glance at Rogue to see that she was just a little confused at why she was on the floor before he walked towards his target.
Mastermind looked around and saw the figure emerge through the smoke. He wasn't the fighter type, but he had a weapon of his own. His mind. He concentrated hard to create an illusion to protect himself, but it didn't seem to be working on the red-eyed trench coat wearing X-men standing before him.
Thank God for that empathy. Gambit shook his head at his fallen enemy. "Non, non Esprit superieur[1]. Gambit don't be likin' it when ya try ta be playin' mind games wit him." He twirled the Ace of Spades, the Death Card, in his fingers causing it to glow bright red.
Mastermind's eyes widened as Gambit dropped the card in front of him.
"Au revoir!" Gambit smiled before he used his agility to back flip his way away from the card that was about to hit the floor.
KABOOM!
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BAMF
Magneto stumbled and slammed into the wall again. He was getting tired of this game. He waited until he heard the sound again before he made his move.
BAMF
He saw the chair fly across the room, knowing it was intended for him.
BAMF
Damn. Magneto steamed as he watched the chair hit a puff of red smoke.
BAMF
Magneto felt a whip like force hit his legs, causing him to fall to the ground again. But before he could get back to his feet again, a hand grabbed him by the neck.
He looked at the mysterious guest holding him. He wore a long black hooded cape that hid his appearance. As he saw the pair of golden eyes pierce him from under the hood, he knew he had messed the wrong person. Damn Mystique and her lovers.
BAMF
Kurt's eyes widened as he watched Magneto disappear and reappear around the room. My Lord, what is going on in here?
BAMF
BAMF
BAMF
Kurt turned his head around as the last sound to see Magneto reappear with his mysterious savior. He watched as the hooded figure let go of his hold on Magneto causing him to fall to the floor unconscious from the numerous trips.
The hooded figure turned his attention to Kurt who was in awe and shock at what had just happened. He stood before his son and extended his hand.
Kurt stared at the figure for a moment. He was confused at what to do next. This man had saved him, but he wasn't sure if he could trust him. It was hard to tell especially without looking into the man's hidden eyes.
"Take my hand." The figure said to him. "I'm not going to hurt you."
"Who are you?" Kurt asked as he grabbed the man's hand.
He griped his son's hand. "You already know who I am."
BAMF
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KABOOM!
Gambit smiled as he landed in time to see the floor blow out from underneath Mastermind causing him to fall. As the smoke cleared, Gambit peered into the hole he created to see Mastermind unconscious and trapped by rumble. Unfortunately, he is going to live. He thought as he turned over his attention to the reason he was here in the first place.
Rogue looked around the smoke filled room from her position in the floor. What happened? She coughed and waved her hand around. She watched the smoke leave the room and tried to clear her confused mind. Then, she remembered what she was supposed to do. She stood up and began making her way back over to Graydon who was cursing mutants for the cause of all him misery.
"Ya alright chere." Gambit asked as he grabbed her hand causing her to face him. Her eyes shown blue and he could sense the inter turmoil and confusion she was going through. "Rogue."
"Remy." Her head was dazed with confusion. I am an X-man. No, I joined Magneto. But, Remy is my friend. Yet, Mystique is my mother. She pushed him away from her with more strength then she thought she could ever possess.
Gambit stumbled backwards falling onto the floor. Damn, I didn't realize she was that strong. Who she been absorbing lately? They he remember the look of her eyes. He knew something was not right with her.
Rogue reached out her hand for Graydon again. He grinded his teeth knowing her touch was going to be the end of him.
Gambit grabbed her hand pulling her away from Graydon. "What are you doing?"
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BAMF
Kurt looked around the room. No Magneto. He felt his collar. He knew it was still active. How? Then, he felt the release of his hand.
The hooded figure stood before him silently. Kurt remained silent too, unsure what to say to him. Then, he allowed a few words to escape his mouth. "Danke schon.[2]"
"Bitte sehr[3]." The figure began to walk around him.
Kurt straightened up his composure as the memory filled his head.
Fifteen year old Kurt swung his legs over the bed. He hadn't left his room since that day on the trapeze. It was bad enough he had to look like a freak, but now he has to have this teleportation power too. Is the Lord punishing me?
He straightened up as he heard a knock at the door.
"May I come in?" He heard the voice of his mother's friend say.
"Ja." Kurt sighed.
He sat on the bed next to him. "Your mutter called me and told me what happened. She said you haven't left your room in almost three days. Do you want to talk about what happened?"
"Nein." Kurt turned away.
"I know you may think I won't understand what you are going through, but if you would just talk about it, you would feel a lot better. Trust me."
"What is there to talk about?" Kurt snapped. "I'm a freak of nature. I have a tail. My skin is blue. My ears are pointed. And now this." He hung his head. "Why did this have to happen to me?"
He felt a hand rest on his shoulder. "You are not a freak of nature. You are Kurt Wagner, a master swordsman and talented acrobat. This new power you possess should not take away from that. It should excel it." Kurt turned his head to look at him. "You should not let this destroy who you are. Do you understand?"
Kurt nodded and wiped a few tears from his eyes. "Ja. I understand." He replied feeling a little better.
"I have something for you. It should cheer you up." He watched as his mother's friend pulled out an object wrapped in a white cloth. "I found this while traveling in the Caribbean."
Kurt looked at the object and smiled. It was a six inch dagger. "WOW." He unshieved it and looked at the blade.
"If I am not mistaken, this is a dagger pirates used in the 17th century." He smiled.
"And you are giving this to me." Kurt smiled as it was handed to him.
"Yes. You are a very special person, Kurt. Pity those who think otherwise." He said to him. "But don't tell your mutter. She'd probably kill me if she knew I gave that to you."
"I won't." Kurt strapped the dagger around his ankle and covered it with his pants. "Danke schon, Herr Draco." He wrapped his arms around his mother's friend for a hug.
"Bitte sehr, mein Kurt." He replied as he patted his back.
Kurt looked over to the figure that was walking around the room. With his tail, he felt the dagger around his ankle. It was what he used when he would carve the tattoos into his skin. It was also the dagger he unwillingly tried to kill the president with. He was lucky to be given it back when his name was cleared. He treasured it greatly, especially since it was a gift from a friend. "Herr Draco." He whispered under his breath.
Azazel turned at the name Kurt spoke. He heard it well. He hadn't been called that in years. He took a deep breath and replied. "Yes Kurt."
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"Let me go, Remy." Rogue fought with her back facing him. "You don't understand. Mystique is my Momma. I have to do this."
"Chere." He replied holding her arms to her side. "Stop and think about what you are about to do."
"I love her, Remy." She cried as she stopped struggling. "She's the only mother I ever knew. I can't loose her again. I can not betray her like this."
"Chere…Rogue, you have every right to lover her and want to be with her." Gambit replied as he turned her to face him. "But just because she be ya mother, don't mean she knows what's best for ya."
She turned her head to the side to avoid seeing the truth in his eyes. "You just don't understand. I have to do this."
"Do you want to do this, Chere?" He said turning her head to face him. I'm worried about you.
She stared into his red eyes. She could feel so much love and concern coming from him. He cares a lot about me.
As she continued to gaze into his eyes, she debated with herself about what she was about to do. Graydon may be a mutant hating lowlife no good son of a bitch, but is hurting him worth gaining back the trust of my Momma. She glanced over at Graydon, and then returned her gaze with Gambit. No. She lowered her eyes and allowed the tears to roll down her cheeks. My Momma loves me. She wouldn't make me do something like this to gain her trust. She suddenly had the feeling that everything that happened since Magneto realized her friends were here was a lie. "I'm so confused."
"Gambit know." He pulled her to into his arms, allowing her head to lean against him as she cried. "But it's gonna be alright, Chere." He said as he ran his fingers through her hair. "It's gonna be alright. I promise."
She could feel his heart pounding in his chest as he soothed her with his words. She felt so safe in his arms that she never wanted to let go. She looked up at him and sniffled. He smiled causing his red eyes to twinkle.
Gambit looked into her eyes, watching them turn from their icy blue color to her original beautiful emerald eyes. He wanted to make sure they never cried again.
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"Professor…Professor." Storm said into her headset. "Damnit." She sighed as she got no reply. Something must be interfering with the signal.
She looked around the tunnel hoping she had heard Xavier's directions right. She stopped at the end seeing a single door. Please let him be here.
She opened the door cautiously not knowing what lied behind. She peeked in to see nothing but a lumped form on the ground.
She swung the door open and walked inside. She could smell the brimstone and sulfur lingering in the air. Kurt. Her heart nearly stopped as she visualized the worst as she walked over to the lumped form.
Storm stooped down and turned the body over to see Magneto. Could Kurt have? She placed her two fingers on his wrist to feel a pulse. He's alive.
She looked around the room again. But where is Kurt? As she stood back up, her eyes filled with tears. Where are you Kurt? I need you.
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Gambit looked deeply into Rogue's eyes as he caressed her chin with his two covered fingers. J'taime, ma Chere[4]. His hair fell into his eyes as he leaned down to her, focusing on her ruby red lips.
Rogue looked up at her savior. She gulped as she felt his fingers trace her chin. She was unsure of what she was feeling at the moment, but it was so good that she didn't want to loose it. In fact, she welcomed it. I love you…Remy. She wrapped her arms around his neck and stood up on her tiptoes.
He felt the rhythm of her breathing meet his own as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He never felt like this before in his life, and had no plans of letting it go. He had no plans of letting her go either as he felt her waist
She slid her bare right hand along his neck and on his chest. He still hasn't shaved. She smiled as raised her hand to trace his stubble.
He smiled; surprised she had taken such a bold move. His heart raced. This suit doesn't leave much room for feelings like this. He slid his hand under ass cheek and grabbed it pulling her body closer to him.
She giggled slightly feeling him against her. WOW! Her heart raced as she realized how close she really was to him. She closed her eyes awaiting the touch of his lips.
He knew he was risking a lot, but he didn't care. He was willing to give up anything for her. He closed his eyes aching for her kiss, but the moment was broken.
"Oh cut the mushy shit out." Graydon whined. They had forgotten that he was in the room and still stuck to the chair.
Gambit and Rogue slowly and reluctantly parted. Fucking bastard had to ruin everything, didn't he?
"Hey. Aren't you going to free me? I am a United States senator." Graydon reminded them, but they just stared at him. "Hey. You. Yes you." Stupid mutants. "Psycho Sis and the dumb ass in the Matrix outfit."
Rogue looked at Gambit who seemed to want to blow Graydon apart for that last comment. "He's my brother." Unfortunately. "We can't leave him here." Though the thought is tempting. "Magneto will kill him."
"I know." He nodded knowing he had to rescue Graydon too.
[1] No, no, Mastermind
[2] Thank You
[3] You're welcome
[4] I love you, my dear