Meanwhile back at the underground base ......

"Mama who was dat boy with the red eyes?" Rogue asked curiously.

Mystique growled in annoyance. "Stay away from him!"

Rogue looked surprised by this reaction. "But why? He saved my life...maybe he ain't so bad."

Magneto laughed softly. "Dear that boy blew up that pole, he only saved you to try and gain your trust."

Rogue pondered this for a moment and nodded. "Dat scumbag, next time I see him I'll shove that staff up his ass!"

Magneto and Mystique smirked. "Very good dear, you should rest now..." He said gently to Rogue. She gladly obeyed and retreated to a in the corner of the room and fell fast asleep.

Magneto and Mystique retreated to their bedroom as well, dressing down for bed before crawling under the covers.

"Magneto."

"Yes dear?" Magneto asked.

"I'm concerned, I fear that we won't be able to keep up this charade. " Mystique sighed as Magneto embraced her gently.

"Don't worry...let's rest now, they'll be back, and we must be ready when that happens."

As the X-men stepped through the town Jubilee stayed by Gambit's side.

"I'm tired are we there yet?" Jubilee wined in a rather irritated tone.

" Patience petit." Remy said as he and Jubilee trailed behind the rest of the team. The Cajun felt a sense of devastation among many other mixed emotions wash over him like a tidal wave crashing upon a sandy shore.

"Gambit," Jubilee said softly.

He didn't respond, his mind was lost in deep thought. Jubilee sighed softly and attempted to pick his cards from his pockets. Knowing that would get his attention.Gambit quickly grabbed her hand and scolded. "Don' be like me, you a good girl so stay dat way.... Sorry about a minute ago, whatcha need?"

Jubilee put on her best smile. "We'll get her back I promise! I'll stay here with you even if the others give up. You and Rogue are like a big brother and sister to me..."

Gambit smiled slightly "Thanks petit." A small sigh of relief escaped the entire team as the hotel came within sight so they all hurried towards it.
Rogue lied there awake for a few hours as she pondered over the days events.

" They all seemed so familiar, but not the way momma and poppa described them." She muttered to herself. She then stared blankly up at the ceiling and sighed as her mind reflected upon Gambit. "Why did he save me?" she asked herself as she fell into a peaceful sleep.
Remy and Logan shared a suite together; each man had their own bed thankfully. "You take the first shower, you smell like like spice...." Logan said as he wrinkled his nose.

This brought a small smile to the lips of the saddened Cajun, Logan still bantered with him at a time like this, it felt almost comforting to him.

Remy stripped down to his boxers and walked into the bathroom and shut the door behind him as he turned on the shower. Logan on the other hand approached the window and gazed in deep thought. Everything had to be perfect tomorrow, he couldn't stand to see Gumbo with such a long face, in fact it tore him to shreds. As much as he despised the Cajun he cared for him like a younger annoying little brother. Wolverine extended his claws as he thought of Magneto and Mystique, and what they had done to Rogue. A small dark growl escaped his throat before retracting his claws .

The sound of running water ceased and a few moments later Remy emerged, his long locks sopping wet. Water droplets sparkled like diamonds upon his muscular body. His waistline was wrapped with a black towel.

"Shower's free Mon Ami." Logan stepped away from the window and walked into the bathroom slamming the door behind him. Remy shook his head as he watched Logan's rough manner

"Guess he's just worried." He said softy as he changed into a clean pair of boxers and climbed into bed. "Please be safe Rogue..." he uttered softly before he drifted off into a world of dreams.

Jade: Read and review!!!I know it's short but I'm sorry! Btw this is an AU fic so keep that in mind with the Magneto Mystique moments ok? Villians love too you know?