This is the second part of the story. For all the Remy fans, sorry that
still no Remy, but I've got to somehow built a story. Promise. third time's
a charm. (
I still haven't taken control of Marvel so all the characters still belong to them. Yes. that's the sad truth. But I promise you soon things will change. MUHAHAHA!!!!! (In case you're wondering, the last part was an eerily evil laugh.)
A Lonely World
New Orleans, French Quarter
Scott, Kurt and Rogue are sitting in the middle of a crowded bar having a drink, feeling somewhat uncomfortable among so many people. Kurt by the use of an image inducer, has the appearance of a young brown-haired man, hiding this way his true nature, which might have been too much for the simple folk of this bar to take.
This device was developed by the new resident of the Xavier institute, Dr. Henry McCoy, a mutant himself, transformed by his mutation into a blue- furred "beast". He adopted this name, feeling a sort of resentment for the nature of his mutation and the irony of the contradiction between his appearance and his sensitive and sophisticated nature. This device was inspired by the cloaking device used in the X-Men's black-bird, but instead of concealing, it presented a false version of the item or person one was looking at. He created it for himself, as he was still uncomfortable going about the institute and teaching the kids in his beast-like appearance, but lately it was used by the some of the other less fortunate mutants who didn't feel comfortable with their "not-so-normal" appearance. Professor Xavier didn't approve of this entirely, as he felt that mutants shouldn't be ashamed of the way they looked, but couldn't help but appreciate the practical nature of this device when subtlety was called for.
The current user of this device, Kurt, felt a bit ashamed with himself for using it, but either way, the nature of the mission they where undertaking meant that they should try and pass unnoticed. So when you look like a blue elf with yellow eyes and a devil's tail the alternative would be to stay home, and Kurt wanted to be part of this mission as he'd never been to New Orleans.
"So vat exactly do ve know about zees mutant ve're looking for Scott?" asked Kurt.
"Only what little the Professor told me. His name is Remy LeBeau. He is a New Orleans native, he owns an antique store that he inherited from his father and he is just 24 years old. He hasn't come out as a mutant yet, but lately he had some trouble with the authorities. For some reason the Professor wants to meet him, though from what I heard, I do not think we can so easily trust him." Concluded Scott.
"Let me remind you Scott, that you also thought the same of Logan and he turned out more th'n fine in everybody's eyes." Interjected the young woman of the company.
Rogue had just recently become an actual member of the team and not considered herself a student anymore. This gave her a somewhat more relaxed attitude with the senior members of the squad, and boosted her confidence to the point where she could question what the leader of the team had to say.
Scott just gave her a slightly annoyed look. He didn't want to be reminded of Logan, especially not his misconception of him, but he knew that Rogue had a soft spot for Logan, so he didn't push on the subject.
"I'm just saying that we should be extra careful when we find him." Said Scott. "Anyway. I'm going out for a bit to see if our guy is anywhere in sight. The Professor sensed him many times in and about this establishment, so he's bound to show up." With that Scott, went to the outside of the bar and left the two youngest members of the team in an awkward silence.
Rogue was in a very bad emotional state lately. She broke up with Bobby recently as he couldn't deal with the no touching thing for so long a time. The arrival of a young beautiful student, Anna, that caught his eye, only convinced him that his relationship with Rogue had to end. To his credit though, thought Rogue, he stayed with her for quite a time, despite this great obstacle, he was honest with her, and they broke up on friendly terms so as to remain friends. The last thing, the friends part, was the most distressing to Rogue, as she slowly realized that being friends is the best she can hope for from now on in her life. And when she went to confront the Professor for the first time about her mutation, the answer he gave her was not at all comforting. He told her that it was not a simple matter of "curing" her and that it would take time to understand the nature of her "gift". He concluded that she was more likely to find the answer by herself before he had any luck with it.
Kurt knew of those things and he searched his mind for words to say to make his friend feel better.
"Rogue. are you. alright?" It was a lame thing to say, but he had to start somehow.
"Ah'm fine Kurt, don't y'all go worryin' 'bout me."
"I know ve haven't talked lately and I vanted you to know, that ven you decide to talk to someone about anything, my ears are pretty big, . you know." He gave Rogue a playful wink.
She let out a small chuckle in response to his joke, but soon fell back to her somber mood.
"Thanks Kurt but ah don't think ah'm ready to. . Kurt?" asked Rogue after a small thoughtful pause.
"Vat is it Rogue?" asked the elf in silent hope that his friend would finally open up to him.
"Do you. do you feel lonely at all?" asked Rogue as she looked at him with mixed hesitation and expectation.
Kurt thought about the question for a while. He realized that he understood her pain better than most of the other X-men. His appearance forced him to feel more lonely than he actually was.
"Maybe. sometimes. but zen I remember zat even ven I'm by myself, I'm not alone. I'm a child of God, as we are all, and so he is always there with me." Said Kurt trying to sound supportive and reassuring.
"Well Kurt. please don't ya get me wrong when ah say that the way mah life is, ah don't hold in great esteem the old guy up there. But good for you if it helps ya." said Rogue dejected.
"My dear Rogue I'm sorry. Vat I vanted to say is zat even ven ve think ve are in our loneliest, ve are never alone. Don't forget zat now ve X-men are your family." Kurt knew the root of Rogue's pain and frustration but he didn't know what to say about that so he tried to go around the actual problem.
"Ah appreciate the sentiment Kurt. Ah really do, but again that's not the point. The loneliness ah'm talking about, comes from the knowledge that ah'll never have what other people cherish more than anything. Finding someone to share your burdens and walk this earth together, as one soul, loving and being loved. Ah cannot find that because without touch, there can hardly be any love. And don't tell me about the love between friends and family again. Ya know what ah mean" Rogue's words carried so much pain and resignation from the seeming acceptance of her fate, that cast a great shadow over Kurt's soul.
Not knowing what to say he made a last hasty attempt to ease her pain. .He should have thought it out a little better. "Rogue . not all people find zat, and many get hurt by it."
The young girl looked back at him a bit surprised that he made little effort to deny or question, that what she said was actually the bitter truth.
". Gee thanks Kurt."
"Rogue. you know zat."
Kurt could not finish what he was about to say, as at that time there was a red flash of light and Kurt was sent tumbling to the floor unconscious.
I still haven't taken control of Marvel so all the characters still belong to them. Yes. that's the sad truth. But I promise you soon things will change. MUHAHAHA!!!!! (In case you're wondering, the last part was an eerily evil laugh.)
A Lonely World
New Orleans, French Quarter
Scott, Kurt and Rogue are sitting in the middle of a crowded bar having a drink, feeling somewhat uncomfortable among so many people. Kurt by the use of an image inducer, has the appearance of a young brown-haired man, hiding this way his true nature, which might have been too much for the simple folk of this bar to take.
This device was developed by the new resident of the Xavier institute, Dr. Henry McCoy, a mutant himself, transformed by his mutation into a blue- furred "beast". He adopted this name, feeling a sort of resentment for the nature of his mutation and the irony of the contradiction between his appearance and his sensitive and sophisticated nature. This device was inspired by the cloaking device used in the X-Men's black-bird, but instead of concealing, it presented a false version of the item or person one was looking at. He created it for himself, as he was still uncomfortable going about the institute and teaching the kids in his beast-like appearance, but lately it was used by the some of the other less fortunate mutants who didn't feel comfortable with their "not-so-normal" appearance. Professor Xavier didn't approve of this entirely, as he felt that mutants shouldn't be ashamed of the way they looked, but couldn't help but appreciate the practical nature of this device when subtlety was called for.
The current user of this device, Kurt, felt a bit ashamed with himself for using it, but either way, the nature of the mission they where undertaking meant that they should try and pass unnoticed. So when you look like a blue elf with yellow eyes and a devil's tail the alternative would be to stay home, and Kurt wanted to be part of this mission as he'd never been to New Orleans.
"So vat exactly do ve know about zees mutant ve're looking for Scott?" asked Kurt.
"Only what little the Professor told me. His name is Remy LeBeau. He is a New Orleans native, he owns an antique store that he inherited from his father and he is just 24 years old. He hasn't come out as a mutant yet, but lately he had some trouble with the authorities. For some reason the Professor wants to meet him, though from what I heard, I do not think we can so easily trust him." Concluded Scott.
"Let me remind you Scott, that you also thought the same of Logan and he turned out more th'n fine in everybody's eyes." Interjected the young woman of the company.
Rogue had just recently become an actual member of the team and not considered herself a student anymore. This gave her a somewhat more relaxed attitude with the senior members of the squad, and boosted her confidence to the point where she could question what the leader of the team had to say.
Scott just gave her a slightly annoyed look. He didn't want to be reminded of Logan, especially not his misconception of him, but he knew that Rogue had a soft spot for Logan, so he didn't push on the subject.
"I'm just saying that we should be extra careful when we find him." Said Scott. "Anyway. I'm going out for a bit to see if our guy is anywhere in sight. The Professor sensed him many times in and about this establishment, so he's bound to show up." With that Scott, went to the outside of the bar and left the two youngest members of the team in an awkward silence.
Rogue was in a very bad emotional state lately. She broke up with Bobby recently as he couldn't deal with the no touching thing for so long a time. The arrival of a young beautiful student, Anna, that caught his eye, only convinced him that his relationship with Rogue had to end. To his credit though, thought Rogue, he stayed with her for quite a time, despite this great obstacle, he was honest with her, and they broke up on friendly terms so as to remain friends. The last thing, the friends part, was the most distressing to Rogue, as she slowly realized that being friends is the best she can hope for from now on in her life. And when she went to confront the Professor for the first time about her mutation, the answer he gave her was not at all comforting. He told her that it was not a simple matter of "curing" her and that it would take time to understand the nature of her "gift". He concluded that she was more likely to find the answer by herself before he had any luck with it.
Kurt knew of those things and he searched his mind for words to say to make his friend feel better.
"Rogue. are you. alright?" It was a lame thing to say, but he had to start somehow.
"Ah'm fine Kurt, don't y'all go worryin' 'bout me."
"I know ve haven't talked lately and I vanted you to know, that ven you decide to talk to someone about anything, my ears are pretty big, . you know." He gave Rogue a playful wink.
She let out a small chuckle in response to his joke, but soon fell back to her somber mood.
"Thanks Kurt but ah don't think ah'm ready to. . Kurt?" asked Rogue after a small thoughtful pause.
"Vat is it Rogue?" asked the elf in silent hope that his friend would finally open up to him.
"Do you. do you feel lonely at all?" asked Rogue as she looked at him with mixed hesitation and expectation.
Kurt thought about the question for a while. He realized that he understood her pain better than most of the other X-men. His appearance forced him to feel more lonely than he actually was.
"Maybe. sometimes. but zen I remember zat even ven I'm by myself, I'm not alone. I'm a child of God, as we are all, and so he is always there with me." Said Kurt trying to sound supportive and reassuring.
"Well Kurt. please don't ya get me wrong when ah say that the way mah life is, ah don't hold in great esteem the old guy up there. But good for you if it helps ya." said Rogue dejected.
"My dear Rogue I'm sorry. Vat I vanted to say is zat even ven ve think ve are in our loneliest, ve are never alone. Don't forget zat now ve X-men are your family." Kurt knew the root of Rogue's pain and frustration but he didn't know what to say about that so he tried to go around the actual problem.
"Ah appreciate the sentiment Kurt. Ah really do, but again that's not the point. The loneliness ah'm talking about, comes from the knowledge that ah'll never have what other people cherish more than anything. Finding someone to share your burdens and walk this earth together, as one soul, loving and being loved. Ah cannot find that because without touch, there can hardly be any love. And don't tell me about the love between friends and family again. Ya know what ah mean" Rogue's words carried so much pain and resignation from the seeming acceptance of her fate, that cast a great shadow over Kurt's soul.
Not knowing what to say he made a last hasty attempt to ease her pain. .He should have thought it out a little better. "Rogue . not all people find zat, and many get hurt by it."
The young girl looked back at him a bit surprised that he made little effort to deny or question, that what she said was actually the bitter truth.
". Gee thanks Kurt."
"Rogue. you know zat."
Kurt could not finish what he was about to say, as at that time there was a red flash of light and Kurt was sent tumbling to the floor unconscious.