Disclaimer: I do not own the Xmen….. I would be so freaking rich.. Do I look rich to you?? Huh Huh?? Huh?? I don't hear any answers!… Oh and I don't own the songs either… :p

Hi ya mates! I, the writer of this esteemed story, have developed an idea. Granted it may be a slightly sad and depressing idea..it is still an idea nonetheless. Oh the drama.. Oh yeah.. I think I should tell you off the bat, I can't stand Jean Grey. Scott Summers gets on my last nerve sooo. . . Expect some bashing in later on chapters. Thanks to: Ishandahalf, Anime Addicted, and Floods- Evo for your reviews!

Recap: In the previous chapter, Jamie was introduced into a dungeon-like room still under Trask's iron grasp. Till he is "heroically" rescued by our favorite pyromaniac and his girls. (* it shall be explained in time*) . Then it switches over to the ever so nice Aspen having a spaz attack against Jeremiah.. (* boo hoo: poor Jeremiah *sniffle) . Voices are talking to him in his head and he gets angry. Sinister says a few disturbing things..la la la…. ON WITH THE STORY!!

Chapter 18: Serenity

" Life is just a dream y' know..

Never ending unascending."

~ RoguesHeart~

She looked so peaceful when she slept. As if there was not a care left in that pure little soul of hers. She was so perfect, as if she was God's final masterpiece. Not only physically but in a moral aspect as well. She had always placed others before her and did what she could to save them. But she couldn't…or more likely wouldn't save herself, she had always known that she was a lost cause. To look at the ancient entity that dwelled inside her celestial body would be like gazing upon the very angel Gabriel.

Her breaths seemed to sustain the life upon this terrestrial land. Truly a seraph (seraph- guardian angel) that was only here to protect those who were faithful and even those who weren't. She was the goddess divinity, both Artemis and Athena united. Who was he to prevent her from her these aspirations and dreams.

Holding in his breath, he lifted his hand to gently stroke the hair that had made it's way across her face. It was odd how the white strands of hair had blended so perfectly with the reddish brown locks. So sad that he had caused that for her, so disconsolate indeed. He was just going to have to fix the problem that he had created so many years ago. If he hadn't of disclosed the information to the master, none of their suffering would've happened.

Leaning over her, he gently placed a soft kiss upon her cheek. Standing he turned and left the room to silently slip through the house. Before leaving , he stepped into a young man's room. He looked almost identical to the goddess. Only he wasn't sleeping, he was gazing forlornly out the window, which was slightly open blowing gentle warm breezes.

Moving stealthily behind him, he watched as the young man continued to gaze out at the sea. His soul showed such sorrow…so much pain. Turning to get a better look at the young man, who seemed more mature for his age than he should've, he made the connection. It was his fault that the man was so old… not physically but in his heart.

Leave my heart, take the dreams… don't leave me…

His dreams were so mournful, to love and lost someone so dear. The matters of the heart were such a mystifying thing. He had not meant to cause so much pain… he just wanted someone to care. Oh, amiable goddess of divinity, how had he commited such a wrong against those so young?..Why did he continue to live in the world apart, why couldn't he stave for a moment longer?… no t'is nothing but the punishment he deserved.

Can you here the calling of the raving wind and water….

We just keep dreaming of the land across the river..

We are always on the way to find the place we belong..

Wandering to nowhere...

We're paddling along, down the raging sea..

Who can cross over such raving wind and waters…

From the road of broken sills, shiver with coldness..

From the highlands…come by a river…

It's just another place….

We paddle down the river still..

But in one morning, we see the sky..

Bright shining morning..

Play who the silver bells, still fly away..

Let us dream…

Let us grieve..

Search for the light…..

Can you here the calling of the raving wind and water…

We just keep paddling…

Down the stream up the river…

No destination..

But we are together..

In the sun and sadness..

We're paddling…

We're paddling down the raging sea..

Down to nowhere…

We're paddling down…

Down to nowhere….

Silently, he wept to himself. Why must they always ignore his cries.. Why.. Why did they always ignore the torment of those they sought to protect? Couldn't they pay attention just once and listen to their agonizing calls.. No.. no he couldn't blame them, it was of his own fault. And it was about time to fix things..

Don't leave me…

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Staring at that harsh cold moon, he felt chills slide through his spine. Though the sensation would probably be meant to be unpleasant, he felt joy. It had been so long since he was able to feel anything, he was finally free. He had been stuck in the darkness for so long, it was so silent, so deafening. The only sound to comfort him was the sound of his mother's anguished screams. To be shut away from reality was like having his life being sucked away from him. Gradually from each day, he had begun to die, as all of them were.

He knew they could feel it, every waking moment was almost too severe to endure. It pained him to know his servants were suffering so, but it would all be made up in the end. They would be able to sleep soon.

The wind began to blow lightly, gently moving his hair into his face. Raising his hand, he brushed the strands away. Suddenly a light ringing began to echo through his ears. It was soft and flowing with gentleness like he had never known.

Come to the grace from heaven's eternal fantasy…

Taking in a deep breath, he turned down the street and began to walk with the rhythm of the voice.

Can you hear the calling of the raving wind and water

We just keep dreaming of the land cross the river

We are always on the way..

To find the place we belong..

Wandering to nowhere.

We're paddling down the raging sea….

Who can cross over such raving wind and water….

From the road of broken sills, shiver with coldness..

From the highlands…come by a river…

It's just another place….

We paddle along, down the river still..

But in one morning, we see the sky..

Bright shining morning..

Play who the silver bells, still fly away..

Let us dream…

Let us grieve..

Search for the light…..

Can you here the calling of the raving wind and water…

We just keep paddling…

Down the stream up the river…

No destination..

But we are together..

In the sun and sadness..

We're paddling…

We're paddling down the raging sea..

Down to nowhere…

We're paddling down…

Down to nowhere….

Swaying with the tone, he strolled under the bearing moonlight and allowed for it to spray it's icy cold rays upon his pale flesh. Reflecting ever so subtly against his icy gray eyes he began to twirl enveloped in the passion of the voice. It was calling, beckoning them all.. It was nearly time. It was almost time for his return, he would lead his people.

You are here, with the sweet humanity…exempt from reality…

Solace me… leave me lonely…

The fields are filled with desire

A voice crying for freedom..

All it means they would fade away…

As only way calling you…

To answer you forever….

Fly above, float away to your duties….

They were calling to him.. To all of them. His people needed him, they were dying and they called for him. It was time to help his people but first he must beckon his disciples once more. He knew they were tired but he required their uses nonetheless. Then and only then…would he allow for them to depart his services…permanently.

Don't leave me…

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The sunrise was beautiful, Rogue admired it as she sat gazing off the balcony of "her" room. A light shifting noise grasped her attention causing for her to whip around. She came face to face with a very handsome Cajun. Their very closeness triggered a slight rush of blood to rise across her face.

Remy smirked at Rogue's blush. It made her look so gorgeous when the rush of blood spread across her cheeks. The way those emerald eyes of her twinkled when she spoke and how her smile lit up a room only enhanced his undying love for her. Leaning inwards, he gracefully brushed his lips across hers.

" Bonjour mon Chere, sleep well?"

Rogue smiled at him as he wrapped his arms around her waist to pull him closer. He felt so warm, she lightly inhaled his scent of cologne and spices. She couldn't remember much but she was sure that she had liked that much of him. And he was always so sweet to her, it made her feel bad that she couldn't do anything for him.

" Oui."

Remy cocked an eyebrow at her use of French.

" So does de Chere remember how t' speak French?"

Rogue shook her head but kept her eyes on the sunrise.

" Non, but ah here ya say it all the time."

Remy squeezed her slightly before responding.

" Hope y' didn't pick up anyt'in too bad.."

Rogue smiled inwardly.

" Well ah learned what Merde, Hybride, L'enfer, and Chienne meant."

Remy laughed aloud.

" And who taught y' dat Chere?"

" Spike."

Remy grumbled slightly to himself about stupid brothers before turning his attention back to Rogue, who was laughing. The pleasant sound of her laughter grabbed the attention of Henri, who was in the hallway. Henri grinned to himself and waltzed into the room. Remy turned to face him and smirked.

" Speaking of stupid brothers…"

Henri gasped with mock hurt before answering.

" I resent dat Remy..I just be special."

" Says you."

" Damn Skippy!.. Bonjour Roguey!"

Rogue sent Henri an amused smile.

" Bonjour Spike."

Henri held his heart and pretended to be wiping a tear from his eye.

" Ah dare say… De femme be learnin' de native language, *sniff* I be so proud!"

The last part of the statement came out in a loud overly dramatic wail. His theatrical display sent Rogue into a fit of laughter as he mysteriously pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose into it noisily. Remy stood on the sidelines and watched with delight, the lovely interaction between his brother and Rogue. The two had hit it off immediately and it pleased Remy to know it. It was nice to know that his family accepted her as easily as she did. He wasn't the only one who thought her personality was magnetic obviously his father did as well. He had spent nearly an hour chatting with her about the "awe-inspiring" Raistlin Chronicles. Mercy LeBeau, Henri's wife, was greatly amused by her from the minute she had gotten there.

Remy could always sense the old Rogue coming out even in her amnesias tic state. At times, she would come off calling him a "swamp rat" or break off with a cynically sarcastic remark that could make Apocalypse shudder.

" Hey Roguey, y' wan' t' go shoppin' wit me today?"

Rogue smiled at him and looked at Remy curiously.

" Remy not have anyt'in planned.."

Rogue turned back to face Henri.

" What about Spike?"

Henri nodded his head.

" De more…de merrier."

" Then ah would have ta say, Oui!"

Henri clapped his hands childishly and "skipped" out of the room. Rogue stared at the area where Henri once stood and looked back at Remy with confusion.

" Is it just me or is ya brother just a little…"

" He can't be..he's married.."

Rogue grinned mischievously.

" Could be a cover up."

Remy shook his head to shake the idea from his head.

" Nope, not a LeBeau.."

Rogue chuckled lightly.

" Not yet."

YAYAYAYA!!! Another chapter done!! Twas beautiful no? Did ya like the chapter? Did ya? HUH? HUH? HUH? Oh yeah, this is a matter of great importance:

PAY ATTENTION TO THE SONG! IT WILL CHANGE! HENCE THE WORD PROPHECY!!

Tell me if you figured it out yet. Oh yeah, and see if you can recognize who was talking earlier in the chapter. * hint *hint It may be someone that you've met earlier..DUN DUN DUNNN….

Anyhoo.. Remember to pay attention to the song.. And compare Rogue's dreams and other psychotic breakdowns of people! It will all pay off in the end…trust me!!…

TOOT LIKE A MOOSE!!

~RoguesHeart~