Logan entered what looked like a run down bar called Muldoons and ordered a beer asking the bartender "I'm looking for someone"
"Aren't we all friend" the barman replied smiling
"This someone is a kid, cocky 6 feet, long duster with red on black eyes" snarled Logan
The barman paled "Nobody like that here"
Logan dragged the barman halfway across the bar causing a few of the patrons to glance over at him "Who are you more afraid of him SNIKT or me?"
The barman flicked his eyes worriedly towards a pool table in the back before spluttering " I am not crossing Le Diablo Blanc"
A silky voice floated over from the shadowed pool table "It's ok mike I been expecting him to show up sooner or later. I was thinking sooner tho"
Dropping the bartender Logan stalked towards the pool table staring over it at Gambit who was smirking at him"So you're Le Diablo Blanc? Should have figured. I've heard quite a few stories about you "
Gambit lost his smile and returned to lining up his shot "Get to the point mon amie, you didn't come here to trade life stories Monsieur Weapon X. We have both got more names than most as well as more skeletons".
Logan glares at the boy in front of him ignoring the comment and tosses Xaviers package at him which he sees Gambit catch without even looking "Xavier sent me to give you this"
Remy opened the package removing a vial containing a light green liquid. Reading the attached note he started to chuckle softly "A smart homme this professor. Very well tell him I will be there."
Logan snorted "Rack 'em up kid I got time for a game or two before I go"
Remy grinned doing as asked and tossing Logan a Cue "Your shot first mon amie"
Logan grunted and started the first of many games winning some and losing others.
Remy raised his beer in salute to Logan "You play very well for a hairball"
Logan laughed noting the compliment "So do you Gumbo"
Remy held out his hand"a truce Logan?"
Logan gripped the hand "I still think you're a punk,but you have a certain style"
Remy grinned "You are welcome here any time, but try not to abuse my staff in the future"
"Your Staff??"
Remy laughed as he left "Oh didn't I tell you I own the bar"
Logan stood there a second before bursting out laughing
The MansionLogan walked into Xavier's office after he had let his body overcome the alcohol in his system "Chuck what are you up to?"
Ororo smiled from her seat in front of Xavier's desk "Still not learnt how to knock I see"
Logan ignored her "Do you know who that punk is? He's Le Diablo Blanc"
Xavier and Hank had blank looks on their faces whereas Ororo's had turned as white as her hair "He..he can't be" she stammered.
Xavier looked at Logan "Please explain"
Logan sank into a chair feeling his supposed age for once "From the rumours I have heard he has contacts that range from street whores to high ranking Government officials all over the World. He has been connected to the most flamboyant thefts but always manages to avoid being arrested. According to Nick Fury his services are used for missions where complete deniability is needed by certain Governments."
"However the most worrying thing about him is he only involves himself with people he knows everything about as the rumours say he isn't above a little blackmail to get what he wants."
Hank looked very sceptical "I am sorry my Canadian friend, but I have seen this boy Gambit and I cannot imagine him as the person you are talking about".
Ororo lowered her head "He could be. Evan once told me that the morlocks fear Le Diablo Blanc. All except Callisto who will only smile for him."
Xavier looked seriously at Logan "What really bothers you?"
Logan meets Charles eyes "If he can find out I was once Weapon X, what else could he find out and why didn't he share that info with buckethead"
Xavier looked very worried "I will have to think on this"
Logan grunted and stood up to leave "Oh yeah he said he would meet you"
Xavier sighed heavily after Logan had left and looked at Ororo "What do you think?"
"I think this Gambit is a very dangerous person and I hope the risk you are taking is worth it"
Xavier watched her and Hank leave before staring out over the grounds whispering "So do I"
Midnight Outside the Gates"Once more into the Lion's Den" muttered Remy before vaulting over the wall.
Avoiding the security system as well as a roaming Wolverine, Remy scaled the mansion wall and entered through Storm's loft. Staring down at her sleeping form he resised the urge to kiss her and instead left her one of the flowers he had brought with him.
Making his way through the mansion he left a flower beside each of the female residents before finally entering Xaviers office.
"You are good, I never even sensed you enter" smiled Xavier
Gambit shrugged away the compliment "What did you want to offer monsieur Xavier"
Xavier nodded dealing away with pleasantries" very well, I wish to offer you a place here as well as a retainer for every mission that you undertake for me shall we say without the X-Men's awareness."
"So you want a thief on staff who can break the laws your team tries to uphold?"
Xavier nodded "What do you say?"
Remy grinned his gaze drifting up to the sleeping girls "You know this might be fun, very well I accept as long as I am allowed to come and go as I please".
Xavier nodded wheeling towards the door "Agreed now let me show you out and this time we can use the front door"
He was stopped by the sight of Wolverine bursting through the door angrily "Where is he I've been chasing cigarette smoke all over the mansion"
Xavier looked over his shoulder, but Gambit had already left through the window.
Logan looked at Xavier curiously "What happened"
Xavier looked a little unsure "I think he just agreed to join the X-Men"
Logan just barked out a laugh "You are kidding"
Xavier shook his head at Logan "Oh I can't wait until you tell the kids this especially Scott"
Xavier grimaced "My friend I think you find this funny"
Logan just grinned and left the room
Xavier sighed holding his head in his hands "oh God please don't let this be a mistake"
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Gambit an X-Man ?