Dinner Party or Verbal Sparring
The Dining Room"Man who died in here? Oh no offense Drayven" said Wraith as he walked in which caused laugter from some and glares from others."
Bobby looked up "Oh look another traitor they seem to be multiplying."
Scott and Jean chuckled nodding along with most of the others at the table,but they stopped when Wraith started laughing "How do you betray something you don't believe in?"
Even Xavier was a little taken aback at this"If you don't believe why do you fight?"
Wraith shook his head sadly" You cannot even get mutants to co-exist what hope is there?even members of your own teams cannot exist together"
Scott spat"oh look back to Gambit again"
Jubilee laughed "No he is talking about people like Kitty and me who are always pushed off to the side or sent away when not wanted . Let's not even start on how we hunted the members of X-Force down because the X-Men thought your son Cable had assasinated Xavier. (This earnt a snort from Sam who still held a grudge for how his old team was always looked at by the Xmen especially the older ones).
Then there was the time Storm let the members of Excalibur think all of the X-Men were dead, OH! And lets not forget the time Xavier altered Colossus's mind to create him a new personality or when he Jean & Cable put the X-Men through that mind trick scenario because he thought a traitor had infiltrated his team. Also what about the time Storm accused Rogue of using her powers on Wolvie without even waiting to see what actually happened."
A slow clap was being made from the door causing every eye to flick towards the sound "Mon Deiu Jubilee you should have been a lawyer you make an excellent case does she not Scott"
Scott just glared at him while Jubilee just flushed as she realized that she had got a little carried away.
Scott's face got even redder and the silence stretched uncomfortably, everyone's eyes flicked between Scott and Remy waiting for a confrontation. Even Xavier was silent reeling from Jubilee's verbal onslaught.
Scott however decided now was not the time to pursue a fight and ignoring Gambit completely went back to talking with Jean.
Gambit smiled letting his gaze travel over the table stopping on Rogue for a few moments before looking at Xavier.
"Might I borrow your office for a talk with my team?" asked Remy
Xavier nodded although he did look a little curious.
The X-Terminators went to rise, but were waved down by Remy "Finish your meal there is no hurry. I will meet you there when you are done".
Remy turned to leave and as he did, Bobby's food exploded all over his face causing most of the table X-Terminators and X-Men alike to burst out laughing at his outraged food drenched face.
Remy's voice drifted back from the doorway "Next time you use the word TRAITOR at one of my team Drake that will be you and not just your food"
Cain smirked "Told ya so!"
Bobby went to go after Gambit, but he was stopped by Warren "You asked for that Bobby"
Bobby glared at Wraith as if it was his fault "I will get you for this"
Duncan laughed "Oh I am so scared Snowboy"
Jubilee was trying to hide her smile as she thought Bobby had got a dose of his own medicine. She looked up at Alex expecting to see a smile, but to her surprise saw a worried frown.
"Something wrong Alex" asked Jean
"Not really just thinking about things" he replied
"What doesn't Gambit trust with what the meeting is about? Some faith in his right hand man" sneered Scott
Alex ignored the insult already realizing Scott's hatred for what Remy was doing and left the table without a word.
"Scott why are you trying to provoke him" whispered Jean
"I can't help it the thought of him working with Gambit just galls me" hissed Scott
Jean nodded "I feel the same, but we need to win him back if only to keep an eye on Remy"
Scott looked as Alex left through the door "Very well I will try to be nice"
The X-Terminators slowly left the table one by one until only Jubilee and Tsunami were left as they were deep in conversation with Logan.
Logan snorted "You don't seriously expect me to believe that the Hand just let you go?"
Jubilee smiled "Remy can be very pursuasive"
Tsunami grinned "He gave them something of greater value than me"
Wolverine looked intrigued "What could have he offered that could be more valuable than a Alpha class mutant ninja?"
Tsunami looked a little unsure of whether she should say, but was saved by Jubilee answering.
After a quick look to see Betsy wasn't listening Jubilee whispered "He gave Matsuo the ability to summon Kwannon back from Death"
Logan choked on his beer causing curious stares.
Jubilee and Tsunami just smiled before also leaving the table.
"Hey wait a minute I want to hear how he did that" called Logan after them
Jubilee poked her head around the corner "Why don't you meet us in the Danger Room at midnight when we have our team practice."
Logan nodded "I'll be there darlin"
Xavier nodded "Perhaps anyone who would like to see their practice would join Logan, however I will need Scott, Jean and Ororo to help me with Colossus".
Rogue, Bishop and Sage all nodded their assent and Logan leaned back thinking "This should be fun"
Xavier's Office"Ladies so good of you to join us"smirked Link as Jubilee and Tsunami walked in.
"oh hush" smiled Tsunami settling herself in Link's lap while the others looked on smiling
"Now that the lovebirds are back together, perhaps we can find out why you called us here Boss?"asked Flashback
Remy nodded from behind the desk "Oui mon amies. The reason we are here is to let you know that soon I think the X-Men will try to recruit you away from my team and into theirs. I have seen hints of it already. I think Alex and Jubilee will be the first targets followed by Wraith and Frenzy".
Everyone burst out laughing
"They can forget it" barked Alex
"Yeah no way" smirked Jubilee
"Me an X-Man? Hell no" laughed Frenzy
Remy smiled pleased with the reaction"Thank you, but I want you to let them recruit you"
Wraith smirked seeing Remy's plan
Alex nodded reluctantly "You want them to think they have some of your team on their side"
Remy nodded "I know this will be hard on you Alex"
Alex shook his head "No it seems a smart play especially for me and Jubes"
Remy smiled "The other reason is that I have told the X-Men we are only here to stop Magneto,so let's stick to that story"
Drayven almost purred "What are we going to do about Colossus?"
Remy suddenly looked grim "I will do whatever I have to.We need that info"
Tsunami remembering something spoke up "Talking of the X-Men, Jubes invited Logan to our training session. I expect we will have an audience."
Remy smiled at Jubilee "Did you really?want to show him how good you are petite?"
Jubilee blushed loking down "Well ummm like....."
Remy held up a hand"It's ok Jubes in fact I wish I had thought of it. It's time they saw what we are capable of"
Lycros grunted "I guess you want us to hold back tho?"
Remy grinned "Au contraire I want you to cut loose completely. Oh and Jubilee"
Jubilee looked up "Try not to blow the place up like in Paris"
Jubilee smiled while the rest of the team burst out laughing.
Remy stood up "We have 3 hours before practice so I will meet you there. Link if you can tear yourself away from your wife, perhaps you will help me set up the programme."
Link nodded pinching Tsunami on the rear causing her to jump up "Sure thing Boss Man"
Remy turned towards the door followed by Link and the rest of the X-Terminators leaving Alex and Jubilee alone.
"You ok Jubilee" asked Alex
Jubilee nodded "Yeah I guess I just always hoped it wouldn't come to this. I had friends here and after this I think I will lose them"
Alex nodded "I know what you mean, but anyone who is your true friend will stick by you and I know Logan will always be there for you."
Jubilee smiled "I know your right and I cannot wait to see his reaction later".
Alex chuckled Cmon lets see if we can cause some trouble around here"
Jubilee grinned"You are sounding more like Remy and Duncan every day"
Alex laughed" I will take that as a compliment"
Jubilee shook her head unable to hide a smile as she followed Alex out the door.
Next Chapter:
Colossus gets interrogated
Xavier starts having doubts
The X-Terminators have their practice
Authors notes
I am so sorry in not updating I promise to update more soon.