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

Hello, here is another beautiful update for you, my esteemed readers. Thanks to: Rogue 4787 for reviewing. This may become confusing but that's is okay. It'll all piece itself out in the end.

Recap: Aspen is contemplating his past actions when he was disturbed by Nivea. In her arms, she held Aurora's baby girl . To make a long story short: Aspen has Nivea drown the poor babe.

On with the story. . . 12/23/03

Chapter 23: Song of the Crows

" Would you like some fries with that?"

~RoguesHeart~

" AH WANT TA SEE THEM, AND AH WANT TA SEE THEM NOW!!"

" Patience child."

" DON'T TELL MEH TO BE PATIENT, BASTARD!"

Essex merely ignored Rogue's continued outbursts and focused his attention on the calm looking Spike.

" Tell your manic sister, that it would be wise not to irritate me."

Spike shook his head defiantly.

" Non, it wouldn't be wise fo' me t' get in de way of her anger."

" What?"

" AH WANT TA SEE THEM NOW!!"

Essex sighed exasperatedly.

" Fine, child.. You will see them but after you do.."

" FAHNE, AH KNOW THIS ALREADY, NOW LET ME SEE THEM!!"

Essex rolled his eyes. Then he turned to the dungeon door and called one of the guards.

" Open the door now."

" Yes sir, Mr. Essex sir."

The guard immediately opened the metal dungeon door. Essex filed out of the door, making sure that he had two other guards watch Rogue and Spike.

" Follow me."

Rogue and Spike followed obediently. Rogue felt a telepathic pull come from Spike.

~telepathically~

Rogue?

What?

We need t' split up

What?, why

With us separated, we have more of a chance to escape

Logical, if ah do say so mahself

Oui, it is...because I'm a genius

Aren't we the braggart?

T'is how I was made, no?

Shut up

Spike turned to look up at the credulous man called Essex. Their eyes met for a split second..those cold dark eyes…

" What is it you request, child?"

" I wish t' see de ot'ers.."

" That is where we are going."

" I am aware of dat mais y' not takin' us t' see all de prisoners are y'?"

" It wasn't a part of the deal."

" Agreed, but I wish t' see de ot'ers while mah sister sees de Prince of T'ieves."

Essex seemed to contemplate it for a split second before answering.

" Very well, but your time shall be shortened by this exploit."

Rogue glanced warily at Spike but nodded despite herself.

" It is agreed."

" Fine, guards take this one to the other prisoners on level 4, I shall handle her on my own."

" Yes, sir."

Rogue watched as Spike was led away by the two guards. Turning her attention back to Essex, Rogue followed him as he walked down a steep pair of steps leading into the lower depths of the basement.

After what seemed to be an eternity, Essex stopped. Facing her, he glared down at Rogue.

" You will have 5 minutes, no more.."

" Yes…"

" Yes, what?"

" Yes….sir.." Rogue spat with disgust.

Essex smirked evilly before opening the dungeon door. Pushing her in violently, she heard the door slam loudly behind her and several locks being snapped shut.

" Chere?" a weak voice gasped out to her.

Whipping around, Rogue could just barely see the figure that spoke.

" Remy?"

The figure struggled to stand but immediately collapsed as a surge of pain erupted through his body.

" Oh gawd Remy, what have they done ta ya?"

Rogue rushed over to Remy and gently placed her arms around him.

" Chere, it be y'?"

" Yes, Remy it is.."

She felt Remy's hand stroke through her tangled hair. Even though he sustained injury, his body still remained so warm. Yet only for a small moment did they stay in that embrace for Rogue could feel Remy pulling away from her.

" Remy?"

" Why Rogue?"

" Why what, Remy?"

" Why did y' allow this t' happen t' me?"

" But ah…"

" Y' caused dis Rogue."

" No ah.."

Rogue watched as Remy stared coldly into her eyes. His entire bearings changed, the once warm and loving man was now cold and heartless.

" Y' started all dis, Rogue."

" But.."

" I know de truth Rogue."

Rogue grew silent. She couldn't understand what had caused Remy's change of heart.

" But Remy, ah can explain.."

" Non, y' can't."

" But.."

Remy held his hand up to silence her.

" No more, Rogue.. Y' lied t' me."

"No ah didn't.."

" Oui, y' did."

Rogue's eyes widened. She couldn't believe it. Why was he acting this way.. Didn't he say before that he loved her and that nothing would ever change it?

" But…ya said ya loved me.."

Remy's eyes glared hatefully at her.

" I could never love someone like you."

Those words seemed to pierce straight through Rogue's heart. Tears began to flow incessantly down her cheeks.

" But, Remy.."

" But nothing, I would rather die a million deaths in dis dungeon den spend m' life knowin' dat I loved de one person who was de cause fo' Belladonna and Etienne's death."

Rogue recoiled harshly away from Remy. Her body seemingly racked with pain as she absorbed what he had said.

" No.."

" Leave now, Rogue."

" But…"

" I SAID LEAVE!!"

Rogue turned away from him and ran up to the door. Knocking on it, she heard Essex undoing the locks. As the door pulled open, she caught a clear view of Remy sitting in the corner of the dungeon room glaring at her. Mouthing French curses at her.

When Essex opened the door fully, Rogue sped out of the room and leaned upon the outside wall, chest heaving with sobs.

" Let us go now Child."

Rogue nodded obediently, head bowed in shame. She heard him relock the dungeon room and his footsteps render up the staircase.

Essex couldn't be more pleased with himself. The meeting went just as he had planned, probably even better. Rogue was now a broken women now that the man she so truly loved has abandoned her. But unbeknownst to her, that man was a simple decoy drawn up by the dark angel herself. For many years, the woman had been trying to find a way to exact her revenge upon Rogue. This would be her final year for that search. He could already tell what kind of pain that the young girl shall suffer through… that pain should satisfy Master well.. Master would reward him for his good work. He might give him more patients…he always needed more of those. They always died during the third month of experimentation. Well besides the four children of Fury, they were his best test yet. Sure that pesky little gene could provide some amounts of discomfort for him but no doubt it worked well. Especially when the Master needed to partake of their services.. Oh how Master would reward him..

Looking back down at the forlorned Rogue, Essex began to smile. Yes, his plan was going well.

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" What the hell do you mean I have no child?!"

" Mademoiselle, y' did not have a child."

Aurora sat in the living room chair attempting to control her rage. How dare she.. How dare she take her child. It was her child..

" Mademoiselle, maybe y' need some rest."

" I DO NO T NEED REST!!"

" Madame.."

" I NEED MY BABY BACK!!"

" But ma'am.."

" LEAVE MY SIGHT!!"

" But.."

" LEAVE IT!!"

" Yes, madame."

Aurora watched as Natalia left the room. Aurora sat in the chair, rocking back in forth.

" Why…why would she take my baby?"

Suddenly a small childish voice rang through the room.

Mommy… mommy….mommy.. Help me mommy…mommy…

Aurora jumped up from her chair and whipped around frantically, trying to place the voice.

" Where are you…Who are you?"

Help me mommy…mommy… She has me mommy… make her go away…

" Who has you sweetie?"

Mommy…she's a bad person mommy…. I don't like her mommy…..mommy…mommy…

" WHO?!"

She hurt Uncle Mike mommy…. Why did she hurt him…..mommy….mommy…

" What do you mean?… who hurt Spike?"

Mommy….please help me mommy…. I can't breath mommy…save me mommy…

"What?…where are you?"

Where it all began…..mommy….please help me… I can't breath mommy…she scares me…

" What… I don't understand…"

Not much time mommy….please help me mommy…. She's a bad girl mommy….

" Who's a bad girl?"

Rose.. Mommy…. She hurt me….. She scares me….. Please mommy….I can't breath….

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Yay!! Another update!! YAY FOR ME!! Dost thou likest this chapter? Well you might not because of the naughty little Rem-Bot but oh well.. C'est La' Vie. Do not worry about our real little Remy though, he is nice and safe in my head. AND YAY FOR DEAD HAUNTING BABIES!! YAY!! Okay that made me sound masochistic didn't it? Oh well.

Anyhoo, I shall give you some valuable, very valuable bits of information now.. Pay attention:

Micheal Aurelius D'Acanto

Nickname: Spike

Street Name: Shadow Strangler

Powers= Controls the darkness

Rosemarie Jacquelyn D'Acanto

Nickname: Rogue

Street Name: Fate Striker

Powers: Limitless power

Aspen Sedro Riley

Nickname: Aspen Rise

Street Name: Wishmaster

Powers: Controls forces of the Earth

Aurora Lana Riley

Nickname: Ruby Rhine

Street Name: Blood Stone

Powers: Controls human life force (not mutant)

REMEMBER THESE NAMES!! REMEMBER THESE POWERS!! Now, we shall have a whole big bit of fun now shan't we?!! YAY FUN!!

Oh yeah, and now you can piece portions of the prophecy together!! YAY PIECING!! Well, I'm off to create a new chapter now, Au Revoir!!

(If you have any questions, just post them in your reviews)

~ RoguesHeart~