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Chapter Twelve
Permission
Part One
"Why the hell aren't I going," Rogue snapped as she burst into the professor's office. She was livid, fury igniting her wrath. She glowered at the older man, her green eyes sharp and bright with anger. "This is bullshit, Charles, and you know it! I have every right to go on this damn mission!"
"Settle down, Rogue. I never said you couldn't go." The patient man arched his eyebrows at the fiery young woman. "Now is there something else?"
Rogue, feeling sheepish, shook her head, biting her lip. "No," she whispered. "Sorry for my outburst. It is just…Logan said I wasn't allowed to…" she clenched her teeth. "That bastard! He made it sound as though youwere ordering me to stay, but really hewas! Ahrg! I could slash out his lying tongue!"
Xavier chuckled, wheeling himself out from behind his desk. "Don't be so haste to hate him, Rogue. I believe his motives were pure."
"Pure my ass! That man hasn't wanted me here from the beginning!" And to think I've poured my heart out to him.
Xavier nodded in somber understanding. "He's allowed you in as well." At the woman's shocked expression, the professor smiled thinly. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry into your mind. You were just thinking too loudly."
Rogue accepted his apology. "So, do I have a leather suit waiting for me?"
"Before you go running off, Rogue, there are a few things we must discuss."
Marie lowered herself onto one of the crimson sofas. "Let me guess: hold someone's hand, don't talk to strangers…"
"Rogue, please. This is serious. Keira's seen your death. That's not something to be taken lightly. If I had my way, you wouldn't be going on this mission. But," he sighed, shaking his head dejectedly. "I know I couldn't stop you from going. So, please, just be careful. Don't do anything stupid."
"Trust me: nothing's going to happen to me. I have a score to settle first."
"Don't leave the sight of the others."
"I promise." Marie looked away, knowing that she may just have to break her vow.
End Chapter Twelve
I know it's short, but I just wanted to get something posted so that you all knew I was still alive. Lol. I promise that the next chapter will be MUCH longer.
