Chapter 10

Rogue didn't know where she was going. Hair and tears covered her face as she flew on, barely remembering why, only that she wanted to get as far away as possible.

When the wind increased and whipped at her clothes she knew it was time to land. Gliding down she was able to make out tall buildings surrounding a huge park. Flying quickly she landed in the center where there was a small, deserted playground. The moon shone brightly in the nearly pitch-dark place, and she relied on it's light to guide her to a restroom.

Walking around in this eerily quite place she finally found the sign indicating the woman's room. She pushed at the door, but it didn't open, so she phased into it and found her self in an even darker place.

Placing a hand on the wall she followed it until she touched a sink. Turning the knob she was glad that the water was still on. Cupping her hands beneath the faucet she let the water pool in her hands before she splashed her face. She continued to do this until she was sure that no make-up was left. Feeling to the right of her, she was able to find some paper towels to wipe her face with. Disposing them on the ground she began to tie her hair up.

Voices in the back of her mind tried to talk to her, but she pushed them back. All she wanted to do was go through the motions, not think, and defenitely not feel. Even though at the moment she couldn't remember what it was that she was trying to forget.

Her head started to throb and she suddenly felt claustrophobic. Jumping into the air she phased through the ceiling, and flew straight up. When she was a mile above ground she closed her eyes enjoying the feel of the wind against her face. Suddenly her blissful moment was interrupted as she felt her body ram into something.

/Oh my god, I hit a plane!/ Her eyes snapped open as she to started to panic. She wasn't sure what was going on until she felt a face touch hers and her abilities kick in. Pushing herself away she tried to concentrate on Jean's powers, but the new memories were confusing her. She slowly felt herself falling, and the ground becoming closer every second. /I'm going to die!/

Preparing for impact she closed her eyes, and was surprised that it never came. Instead she felt strong arms carry her up and heard the rhythmic beating of wings. Her eyes gradually opened and were greeted by an angelic face carrying her above the nearby buildings to the tallest one.

"War-ren." Her voice cracked in the middle and she shivered from the cold she hadn't felt before.

"Are you alone?" She was able to nod her head before she buried it in his shoulder seeking some warmth.

Landing on the balcony on the top floor of the highest building, he placed her on her feet. Rogue was led through the huge bedroom, down the hall, and into the living room where she was seated at the couch. He disappeared for a few minutes, and then reappeared with a warm cup of tea. She was again surprised, this time by how nicely he was treating her when she just showed up out of nowhere, and flew at him.

"Thank you for savin mah." Rouge said the words softly, but he was still able to hear it.

"No problem." He made an off hand gesture and they sat in silence for a while as she finished her tea. "Are you going to tell me how you learned to fly through buildings?" There was a light chuckle at the end, but she was able to tell he was being serious. The Professor told her to keep her evolved powers a secret, but if situations like this came up she was told to do what she thought was best.

"It's hard ta explain..." She wasn't sure if she could trust him.

"Just start from the beginning and we'll go from there." /Beginning of what? My life? Living at the mansion? Remy?/ There was so much and she wasn't sure where to start.

"How about ah start from the beginnin of all of it?" Warren nodded his head and coaxed her into letting it all out. "It was nearly a month ago when it happened. When the X-Men were captured by someone named Trask...

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"So what happened after you followed Remy?" Warren asked another tentative question not wanting to push her too far. He had spent the better part of the night talking about what happened to her. It was a long intricate story, and he couldn't help but feel that his life was dull compared to it.

"Ah'm not sure. It's all blurred together. Ah can't really remember what happened." Rogue shook her head.

"It's alright. We've talked enough already. Its nearly evening time." Releasing his wings he stretched out, and Rouge gazed at him in wonder. Moving one of his wings slightly he let it brush her face making her laugh. "How about you relax here a bit while I make some phone calls."

"Ta the mansion right? Could ya not tell them where ah am?" He agreed feeling that was the right thing to do before he asked her why. "Ah know it sounds weird. But ah don't want them ta come after mah. Ah just want ta spend some time away from the place. If it's okay with ya."

"It's perfectly fine. I would love to have you stay." Pulling her up from the couch he led her to a bedroom. "You could stay here. How about you sleep for a while, and then we could go out."

"No it's all right. Ya probably have a lot of work to do..."

"I'm on vacation so no worries." Pushing her gently into the room with his wing he closed it behind her before she could argue with him. Hearing the rustling of bed sheets he left the corridor and went to his study to call the Professor.

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"So where do you want to go?" Rogue walked alongside Warren their arms linked together.

"Anywhere ya think is fun. Ya're the native." She smiled as two children ran past them playing a game of tag. It was nearly five o'clock, only an hour since Warren came in her room and tried to wake her up. After two pillows in the face he gave up and left only to come back with a steaming hot cup of coffee. The smell of it instantly perking her up.

"How about the fair grounds?" Rogue nodded and they headed to the flashing lights coming just a little ways down the street. She wasn't sure what it was about the place, but all she could think of doing when she entered was to go on all the rides. Memories flashed through her mind. Eating cotton candy, watching shows, playing the games, winning prizes, and best of all: going on the fastest, craziest ride there was. As the memories stopping she realized that every single one of them were her own.

"Ah want ta go on that ride." Rogue tilted her head in the direction of the hugest rollercoaster in the park.

"How about we go on that one instead." Warren pointed at the "kiddie" ride, maximum speed 10mph. There was a worried look in his eyes and Rogue couldn't help but smile.

"Warren. Why don't we go on the big one? Ya're not afraid are ya?" The blush on his cheeks just made her smile bigger. "Ya can fly and ya're afraid of heights?"

"Not heights, just rollercoasters...I mean." Laughing at his slip-up she dragged him over to the ride. "Don't you want to go on something a little safer?"

"Nope." Dragging Warren to the window she paid the tickets and went on the ride. Letting out a loud whoop, she lifted her arms up loving the feel of her heart pounding as the ride twisted and turned. Glancing at her side she saw Warren begin to loosen up and smile as they were flipped upside down before the ride came to a stop.

A little shaky after the ride they decided to take it a little easier and play some of the games. By the tenth booth she already had three teddy bears, four forms of chocolates, and a huge balloon. Seeing some little kids lose at the games they played she donated her stuffed animals and some chocolates within the group.

"It was nice of you to do that." Warren smiled at her as tied the string to the balloon around a little girl's hand.

"Well Ah'm not really a cutesy type person, and ah don't like the candy very much."

"Really? Well you have to take at least one thing home with you." Pausing in the middle of the place she looked around trying to find something that she liked.

"Ah love that!" Rogue pointed her hand at one of the prizes. It was a brown leather jacket, and the top prize for the game. For some reason she just felt like she had to have it.

"Do you really want it?" The way her eyes lit up was answer enough, taking some of the darts Warren aimed at the board popping the balloons, and getting as many points as possible. When he had enough points he asked for the jacket, and handed it to her. Slipping it on she stood in front of a fun house mirror, admiring how it made her look so slim. "It looks beautiful on you."

"Thanks." Standing on her toes she gave him a slightly awkward hug. "Sooooo you want to go on that rolarcoaster again?"

The smile he gave was all she needed to know.

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The sun had set a long time ago, and the night was filled with stars. A figure jumped the gate and quietly made its way to the windows. Jumping easily it landed on the sill and peered into the room seeing the sleeping form of Warren Worrington the third. Following the windows it spotted the form of a sleeping girl and stared into the room a little longer. Leaving that room as well it leaped into the air and landed near another window. This time it was getting ready to make it's move.

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Warren's wings move as he thinks he hears a sound coming from outside. Blaming it on an animal he went back to sleep.

Crashhhhhhhhh. The sound of a window breaking snaps Warren from his sleep and he races out of the room bare-chested and meets up with Rogue who heard the noise too.

"What the hell was that?" Warren begins to talk when some more rustling and sounds could be heard coming from his collection room. "Rogue stay back."

Flying through the door he rammed the attacker making him crash into the wall. The figure stood up and gave out a roar.

"Its Sabertooth, Warren be careful." Before her sentence was done Warren was thrown to the ground and Sabertooth made his way to her.

He jumped at her, but she easily ported away next to Warren. Helping him up they stood side by side next to the wall watching the madman stare at them.

"Look at his eyes. They seem to be glazed over." Warren's comment elicited a gasp from Rogue and before she could explain why Sabertooth was on the move again. Rolling out of the way Sabertooth ended up hitting the wall, making a tare down the center with his claws. Turning around he went near the center of the room where Rogue who was standing near a display.

Pulling off her glove she waited for him to get into range, but he didn't go after her. Instead he went for the display. Breaking the case he grabbed a broken, green stone and tried to make a break for it.

"No ya don't!" Reaching her hand out Sabertooth clutched his head as Rogue tried to break the connection that was holding him captive. As it snapped he landed on the floor rubbing his head.

"What happened?" Getting up Victor Creed looked at Rogue running his tongue over his teeth. /Maybe that wasn't the right thing to do./

"I'm going to..." Dropping the stone he jumped into the air only to be intercepted by Angel who slammed him up against the wall. His wings were no use in the small area, so he tried to keep it behind his body, but Sabertooth was able to grab onto a wing.

"Time to pluck the turkey's feathers." Seeing him about to damage Angel's wings made a part of her snap and she made the second worst judgment that day.

"Hey! Tiny! Over here!" His head snapped up and she gave him a look, saying she knew she said tiny, and meant it. First horror and anger showed on his face before he dropped Warren and went after her. /Okay the plan worked./ She pulled up a TK shield before Sabertooth landed on her. It was able to hold up to the impact, but he was clawing at it making it harder to keep it up. /I need to calm him down./ "Look ah didn't mean to upset ya by callin ya tiny. Maybe ya just think it's bad."

He growled and started kicking and punching the shield trying to break it down.

"Ya should stop caring what other people think. So what if ya're not as big as the other boys it's not like all girls care about those things."

"I'm going to kill you." /Okay that didn't work./ Rogue slowly became more afraid as she felt her powers begin to drain, and Sabertooth become more violent.

"Why don't you leave the lady alone?" Warren aimed a well-placed kick to Creed's side knocking him over. Rogue let down her shield and stood next to Angel preparing for a fight.

"Victor stop." Magneto entered the window carrying a body behind him. Bars of metal surrounded the person, but Rogue was able to make out the face of Mesmero. "There are more important things that need to be done."

At first it seemed that Sabertooth was going to obey but then he sprang forward, his claws coming just inches away from her face, before a metal pipe rammed his head knocking him out. Phasing she was able to get away from the unconscious man before he crashed on top of her.

"How are you doing Rogue?" The fake caring tone of the master of magnetism, made her sick and all she could think about was running away.

"Great. Ah just got attacked by one of yar stooges, but it's okay." She glared at him hoping he would take the hint and leave. Instead he smiled at her reaction.

"How are you doing Mr. Worrington?" His tone changed into one, which you would greet a friend with.

"I'm fine. Now can you leave my property.?" Rogue squeezed his hand boosting up his confidence. It was over a month ago that Angel met Magneto, but there was still some hostility between the two.

"As you wish." Taking the metal pipes of the room Magneto wrapped it around Sabertooth's body and lifted him off the ground taking both the men out of the window. Before he fully left the room he turned back to say one more thing. "Rogue could you give my regards to Gambit when you see him. And tell him that I hope he gets well soon."

"What was he talking about at the end?" Hitting her head with her hand she tried to remember what happened to Gambit after she left, but nothing was coming up.

"Ah don't know." /God I hope he's all right, But, don't I hate him?/ All of this was confusing her and she wasn't even sure that Magneto meant something was wrong with Remy in the first place. "Tomorrow can ya take mah ta the mansion?"

"Of course. If that man is involved then we need to inform the Professor." She nodded her head and was about to leave the room when she remembered something.

"Where's the stone?"

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"Is Gambit still comatose?" The Beast nodded his head at the Professor's question and proceeded to check the young man's vitals. Scott and Jean had spotted Rogue flying through the sky around 8 PM. Since they couldn't follow her Cyclops sent Jean to call the mansion while he checked out the place she flew from. There he found Gambit bleeding on the ground. No one else was around.

"Have you tried entering his mind?" Taking down some notes from the monitors, Beast wondered about the high blood pressure it was reading.

"I've tried Hank. But his mental blocks are up and I don't know how much damage I'd do if I broke them down." The Professor thought back to just a couple days ago when he threatened the young man for harming Rogue in any way. And just yesterday when he found out that Rogue was missing he was about ready to follow through with his threat.

"Is the Professor here?" Amara clutched a phone in her hand, when she saw the Professor she handed the phone over and mouthed the name Warren.

"Warren?"

"Hello Profes...." The words were cut off as a familiar southern voice could be heard in the background. She asked where the towels were and Warren named a door. "Sorry about that..."

"Is Rogue coming back?" The Beast had caught on to what he said and approached his wheelchair.

"Yes. We had a situation here. I'll tell you more when we come by."

"A situation? I hope it wasn't serious."

"No one was hurt, but it was close." Rogue's voice could be heard in the background again. This time asking Warren where her clothes were. He said he'll help her find them in a second. "I can't talk anymore."

"It's all right. I just have one question." The Professor coughed, not sure of how to continue. "Did you and Rogue do anything...special?"

"I don't see how it's any of your business."

"Your right, I shouldn't be asking, but she is under my care and..."

"Don't worry. Separate rooms and everything."

"Oh...um...good. Well I'll be seeing you later than."

"Bye." The dial tone came on and the Professor wished his telepathic powers worked over the phone, then he could have a checked to make sure he was telling the truth..

"Was that Rouge? Is she okay? How's Warren doing? Is she coming back?" Amara couldn't help herself. Jubilee always got the scoop, and for once she wanted to be the first one to know something.

"You can tell the others that she is okay and coming home soon." Knowing she wasn't going to get any more information than that, she left.

"So what are we going to do about the situation?" Beast closed his folder and put it on the desk, ignoring Remy's problems for the moment.

"How about we just wait for Rogue to show up?" Logan stepped into the room after hearing the conversation. "It's not like talking about the situation is going to bring her back any sooner. So how about you two take a break. Gumbo isn't going anywhere."

The Professor and Beast shared a look not sure what has gotten into Logan. They were certain he would have taken off on his bike to go pick her up.

"That is very considerate of you Logan and I think we will take you up on your offer." Beast and the Professor left the room talking good naturally, certain that nothing wrong would happen to Rogue while in Warren's care.

As soon as he heard the elevator doors close Wolverine stepped forward, grabbing a pillow from a nearby bed he pressed it down onto Remy's face.

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Author's Note: Okay No Romy but a little Warren and Rogue interaction for those who might like it. And I have a question. How does Warren put a shirt on? His wings are hella big and I just can't figure it out. So review and tell me how I'm doing. Be brutal, I can take it!

And about the little cliffie I left off with. Well you just have to wait until the next chapter to find out what happens....

Response to those kind, amazing people that DID review:

Star-of-Chaos: Don't die! Then you can't review, and that's bad! So stay alive all right? I won't do anymore cliffies! Except for this one, and the one after this one, and then the next one, and then the next one, and then the next one...

Rose-Z: I'm always right! Except when I'm wrong... But I was right about the computer! Rogue's powers went a little haywire, but she's okay except for the memory loss, and Remy has his own problems...

DemonRogue13: A little too much actually, but they can handle it!

Silver Ink: There are a whole lot more twists coming up, I guess that's obvious from the ending. And thanks about the Mystique thing, I think she could make a pretty good mom if she wasn't so evil and diabolical.

enchantedlight: Well it just got a whole lot worse for him.

ishandahalf: He has the best luck, no one even comes close to comparing to it. Well there is some possibility right now that they can get together, that is if I don't make her remember....

Rogue4787: I kno...but sadly that wasn't the chapter with the happy ending, and neither is this one. I could have them talk to each other and settle the problems and mature, adult manner, but what's the fun in that? And about Troy, my older brother, who didn't invite me along, and is the meanest person in the world, said it was good, and I want to see it but I don't think I'll get to see it in theatres. (sobs...) So I have to wait until it comes out on DVD and hope to God that my friend doesn't ruin the whole plot by then.

Lady Farevay: Okay Rogue has another possible love interest and Remy is about to suffocate to death, but it doesn't mean they aren't going to work it out in the end. That is if I don't decide to change this fic into a Rogue/Warren romance just to screw with everyone. It would be funny...(a little advice, buy more superglue.)

Scoobyd0530: Well the good news is that he isn't going to die from loss of blood...