The Long Flight Home
Disclaimer: I don't own the X-Men or Evolution.
This story takes place right after the events of the "Cajun Spice" episode
I'm really bad at accents so forgive me in advance for not even trying.
I like many on the Animation Insider Boards was looking for some resolution to the last scene of Impact. How would Kurt and Rogue act when we saw them next? Did Rogue commit murder? When I didn't get the level of resolution I wanted, I decided to take my attempt at it. Kurt fans will say that he is way out of character in my story and I agree - but if you went through what he did you'd be a little out of character too.
Here are three more chapters - a medium, a long and a short.
Many thanks to the gracious reviewers.
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Chapter Three: In the elevator
Logan caught up to Rogue as she was entering the elevator. He jumped in and said, "I know ya want to take a shower to get rid of the swamp stink, but I thought we'd chat real quick first."
Rogue looked at Logan and worried he suspected something - that she might be on the run again. She knew he would try to convince her to stay but he would be alone in that stance. Logan started again, "Did Gambit try anything out of line." Rogue interrupted him, "No, no, nothing like that. I never felt like I was in any danger with him. Well, except when we got attacked." Logan stared at Rogue to be sure of her answer, trying to read her expression. Nick Fury from SHIELD had a lot of info on Gambit and Logan was not happy about any of it - top notch thief and notorious skirt chaser.
Logan continued getting to the matter at hand - Gambit could wait for another day. "I know how honesty is important to ya, and I want ya to know 'Ro and I heard everything from the back between the three of ya. From the fight to what ya told Scott. I didn't want it to come as a surprise to ya later on."
He saw the rage flash in her emerald eyes. :Scott was in deep trouble now:, he thought. Then the resignation returned to her face. Logan said softly, "He was just trying to help you two, not trying to embarrass you. Listen, I need to know if you're gonna stick around or take off. We're gearing up for the biggest knock down drag out of our lives and ya gotta let me in on whether you're on board or not."
Rogue looked down and said, "Who's going to want to be on a team with me after what I've done?"
Logan waited then said, "All the newbies have been asking about ya since ya disappeared. I know they avoid ya like the plague but they do that because they think it's what ya want, they don't do it over what ya've done. They know Mesmero made ya do all that stuff. I could really use another martial arts instructor to keep them busy while Ro' and I work in the Danger Room designing new scenarios. Scott and Jean have been upgrading the outside training gear, so they're too busy. Ya think ya know somebody who can help me with that?" He paused as she looked up at him; she was obviously getting the hint. "I'd even let ya get even with Bobby for his pranks by using him as a training dummy."
He waited while she mulled it over. He knew she wanted to return but she was unsure of what the others thought of her. Amara surprised Logan by asking him if he thought Rogue would show her some moves when she got back. The younger mutants were frustrated that they were often tagged out first in Danger Room sessions that included the whole group and were jealous of how long Rogue could last with her athletic ability to avoid attacks; Logan knew Rogue usually tagged out later saving another senior teen, usually Scott. He had heard the newbies had started a contest that the last new student to be knocked out was able to trade bathroom cleaning duties for the weekly chore of their choice. Amara was used to the royal staff scrubbing the ring out of the bath tubs and it was not high on her list of favorite things to do.
He was patient with her still as they exited the elevator and walked to her room. On the door was a surprise for her - a 'Welcome home' banner with the newbies signatures on it. They had drawn cartoon figures of their powers on it - Ray - electric bolts, Bobby - ice cubes, Sam - a cannon ball, Amara - a volcano, Roberto - a sun, Jamie - lots of stick figures, one even on his butt. At the bottom two other symbols were taped on that were cut out from emails - Rahne's puppy and Jubilee's fireworks. She reached out to touch it as if it were just an illusion.
Logan watched her trace the names on the banner with her gloved hand. He had been working closely with the newbies recently, trying to decide who was ready for the big showdown. He and Ororo knew how deeply the new students were affected by Mystique's attempt to trap them in the DefCon4 shutdown and self destruction of the mansion. During the reconstruction, he overheard Ray and Roberto trying to figure out what they had done to Mystique to cause her desire to kill them. The tension in the newbies went down a notch when they learned the news of Mystique's transformation to stone. Jamie's unexplained and persistent nightmares since the mansion's explosion stopped the night Mystique's "death" was common knowledge. Would Rogue realize now that her teammates were not scared of her, did not hate her for Mesmero's actions, but that they respected her and wanted the best for her?
Rogue finally replied with a hint of a smile, "If I can get Kitty to help me, it's a deal." Logan knew it was a defensive reaction - she was trying to limit the chances she touched someone by mistake. Kitty could show the class how to do throws, while Rogue watched the new students' technique.
Logan grinned and said, "I'll see ya in the morning, we can go over the schedule and training outline then. No go wash off that 'gator cologne before it's permanent." He heard the determination in her voice and he knew he could count on her to ride them as hard as he would. She knew as well as anyone that powers only kept you safe up to a point and good old fashioned quick feet could take you further. He'd have to check in on the first few classes but as confident in her ability to keep the newbies in line with her sharp wit.
He headed downstairs to the MedLab see how Scott was doing.
Please read and review - this is third chapter of ten - four and five also posted today.
Disclaimer: I don't own the X-Men or Evolution.
This story takes place right after the events of the "Cajun Spice" episode
I'm really bad at accents so forgive me in advance for not even trying.
I like many on the Animation Insider Boards was looking for some resolution to the last scene of Impact. How would Kurt and Rogue act when we saw them next? Did Rogue commit murder? When I didn't get the level of resolution I wanted, I decided to take my attempt at it. Kurt fans will say that he is way out of character in my story and I agree - but if you went through what he did you'd be a little out of character too.
Here are three more chapters - a medium, a long and a short.
Many thanks to the gracious reviewers.
:used to indicate private thoughts:
Chapter Three: In the elevator
Logan caught up to Rogue as she was entering the elevator. He jumped in and said, "I know ya want to take a shower to get rid of the swamp stink, but I thought we'd chat real quick first."
Rogue looked at Logan and worried he suspected something - that she might be on the run again. She knew he would try to convince her to stay but he would be alone in that stance. Logan started again, "Did Gambit try anything out of line." Rogue interrupted him, "No, no, nothing like that. I never felt like I was in any danger with him. Well, except when we got attacked." Logan stared at Rogue to be sure of her answer, trying to read her expression. Nick Fury from SHIELD had a lot of info on Gambit and Logan was not happy about any of it - top notch thief and notorious skirt chaser.
Logan continued getting to the matter at hand - Gambit could wait for another day. "I know how honesty is important to ya, and I want ya to know 'Ro and I heard everything from the back between the three of ya. From the fight to what ya told Scott. I didn't want it to come as a surprise to ya later on."
He saw the rage flash in her emerald eyes. :Scott was in deep trouble now:, he thought. Then the resignation returned to her face. Logan said softly, "He was just trying to help you two, not trying to embarrass you. Listen, I need to know if you're gonna stick around or take off. We're gearing up for the biggest knock down drag out of our lives and ya gotta let me in on whether you're on board or not."
Rogue looked down and said, "Who's going to want to be on a team with me after what I've done?"
Logan waited then said, "All the newbies have been asking about ya since ya disappeared. I know they avoid ya like the plague but they do that because they think it's what ya want, they don't do it over what ya've done. They know Mesmero made ya do all that stuff. I could really use another martial arts instructor to keep them busy while Ro' and I work in the Danger Room designing new scenarios. Scott and Jean have been upgrading the outside training gear, so they're too busy. Ya think ya know somebody who can help me with that?" He paused as she looked up at him; she was obviously getting the hint. "I'd even let ya get even with Bobby for his pranks by using him as a training dummy."
He waited while she mulled it over. He knew she wanted to return but she was unsure of what the others thought of her. Amara surprised Logan by asking him if he thought Rogue would show her some moves when she got back. The younger mutants were frustrated that they were often tagged out first in Danger Room sessions that included the whole group and were jealous of how long Rogue could last with her athletic ability to avoid attacks; Logan knew Rogue usually tagged out later saving another senior teen, usually Scott. He had heard the newbies had started a contest that the last new student to be knocked out was able to trade bathroom cleaning duties for the weekly chore of their choice. Amara was used to the royal staff scrubbing the ring out of the bath tubs and it was not high on her list of favorite things to do.
He was patient with her still as they exited the elevator and walked to her room. On the door was a surprise for her - a 'Welcome home' banner with the newbies signatures on it. They had drawn cartoon figures of their powers on it - Ray - electric bolts, Bobby - ice cubes, Sam - a cannon ball, Amara - a volcano, Roberto - a sun, Jamie - lots of stick figures, one even on his butt. At the bottom two other symbols were taped on that were cut out from emails - Rahne's puppy and Jubilee's fireworks. She reached out to touch it as if it were just an illusion.
Logan watched her trace the names on the banner with her gloved hand. He had been working closely with the newbies recently, trying to decide who was ready for the big showdown. He and Ororo knew how deeply the new students were affected by Mystique's attempt to trap them in the DefCon4 shutdown and self destruction of the mansion. During the reconstruction, he overheard Ray and Roberto trying to figure out what they had done to Mystique to cause her desire to kill them. The tension in the newbies went down a notch when they learned the news of Mystique's transformation to stone. Jamie's unexplained and persistent nightmares since the mansion's explosion stopped the night Mystique's "death" was common knowledge. Would Rogue realize now that her teammates were not scared of her, did not hate her for Mesmero's actions, but that they respected her and wanted the best for her?
Rogue finally replied with a hint of a smile, "If I can get Kitty to help me, it's a deal." Logan knew it was a defensive reaction - she was trying to limit the chances she touched someone by mistake. Kitty could show the class how to do throws, while Rogue watched the new students' technique.
Logan grinned and said, "I'll see ya in the morning, we can go over the schedule and training outline then. No go wash off that 'gator cologne before it's permanent." He heard the determination in her voice and he knew he could count on her to ride them as hard as he would. She knew as well as anyone that powers only kept you safe up to a point and good old fashioned quick feet could take you further. He'd have to check in on the first few classes but as confident in her ability to keep the newbies in line with her sharp wit.
He headed downstairs to the MedLab see how Scott was doing.
Please read and review - this is third chapter of ten - four and five also posted today.
