Mutants in the Haunted Hotel
Part 6
A/N: Sorry for the wait…we've been busy. But we're back now! Everybody has been talking about how Kitty ate salami and she's veggie. Well maybe it was tofu salami. Ever think of that? Hmmm?
Bonus Pairings: Jott & Loro
Disclaimer: We own the storyline and Des. But we don't really want to. Because he's annoying.
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"Oh my god!" Rogue exclaimed when the dust cleared. A solid wall of rubble separated them from their friends. She put a hand to the wall and pushed. Nothing happened. Then she slammed into it using all her strength. Still nothing.
"Step aside mademoiselle. This looks like a job for Remy," he reached a hand inside his pocket and produced one of his cards. Rogue pressed her hands over her ears to shield them from the explosion. She waited. And waited. Wow. I must be covering my ears really well…she thought wryly. After a few more seconds she uncovered them and opened her eyes. Remy was still standing there, staring at the card in his hand.
"What's the hold up?" she asked, walking to stand next to him. Nothing looked strange to her. He turned and looked at her, completely shocked.
"It won't work."
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"What do you mean it won't work?" Kitty asked, her voice edging on hysterics. She was grasping Kurt's arm very tightly. If this was is idea of a joke, it was certainly not funny. Kurt's face was white.
"I don't know Kaztechen! It just won't work!" He concentrated and tried to teleport to the other side. Nothing happened. Kitty let go of his arm. She sniffed.
"Fine, I'll just get throu-" Kitty smacked into the stone wall. "Ow!" She rubbed her pounding head. Kurt's eyes widened.
"Are you all right?" he asked anxiously. Kitty smiled at him, now reassured that he was not joking. But her smile was short-lived.
"I am, but, like, what if they're…." Her voice trailed off hopelessly as she imagined the possibility. The other mutant shook his head, as if to ward off unwanted thoughts.
"No," he stated firmly. "We're alright, so they must be!"
"But how are we going to get through to them?! If our powers are, like, kaput, then what if theirs are too?!" Kitty sat down on a stray piece of rock and stared at the ground, head in her hands. A few tears fell to the ground. Kurt's eyes softened and his heart ached. He felt he had to do something to calm her.
"I will go look," he swallowed. "I'll see if there's a way around to the other side." Kitty looked up, hope filling her brown eyes.
"Would you?" Kurt nodded, and to prove his point turned around and walked out of the hallway door.
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Jean stood by the counter spreading chunky peanut butter onto a slice of bread. Peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch…yum. Leaning over to grab the fruit out of a bowl, she smiled at Scott, who was engrossed in a magazine while eating a sandwich stacked rather haphazardly. It looked like some of his condiments were going to topple out. Sure enough, a pickle started to slide toward the floor. Quickly, Jean gave it a nudge with her TK and it returned to it's place. Scott remained oblivious. Jean chuckled softly and returned to her sandwich making.
The door opened and Logan entered. He glanced at Jean and Scott then decided to ignore them and opened the fridge. Jean opened a drawer and produced a napkin. She headed for the table, plate floating obediently after her.
Again the door opened, this time Ororo came into the kitchen. Logan straightened immediately and redirected his hand, which was halfway towards leftover meatloaf, toward some salad. Jean giggled behind her hand but stopped when the significantly more intimidating mutant glared her way.
"Hello everyone," Ororo said with a pleasant smile.
"Afternoon," Logan replied, making a bit of a show with his salad.
"Hi," Jean smiled. Scott didn't even look up.
"I had a great time at the movie yesterday," Ororo continued, going to the refrigerator herself, "we should double date more often." Logan blushed for the second time in as many days, Jean smiled, barely able to contain a laugh. After much shuffling food around, Ororo finally pulled out the meatloaf and exited. Logan took a look at the salad in front of him, growled and shoved it into the sink. When he left, Jean was able to let out all her laughter. With a start Scott looked up from his magazine.
"What's so funny?"
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"This…is wrong…please…"
"Now, now. You know how important this is. I would think you would be proud to make your contribution."
"You…are insane."
"Perhaps. Now," the red hot tip burned bright in the darkness, "hold still please."
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Kitty sat on the rock, thinking. Kurt had been gone a while now. Maybe she shouldn't have let him go off by himself. Shaking herself of the thoughts, she tried yet again to faze through the rock. It didn't work. Why doesn't it work? Kitty's thoughts wandered to the day she first got here. With a jolt she realized that none of them had tried their powers since before they had gotten here.
She felt it before she heard it. Vibrations buzzed through the rock she was seated upon. Next it started again. Rumbling filled the hall, and loose chunks of stone dropped to the floor. Afraid of being hit, Kitty jumped up and ran to the other side of the hall. A clump of rocks fell an inch from her head. I hope Kurt's okay… she dodged another piece of stone. I'd better go find him.
She raced out the door and down a passageway. The rumbling stopped and only the broken vases, fallen tapestries, and scattered stones showed that it had ever been. Kitty slowed to a stop, and looked at where she was. There was a partially open door on her right. Thinking that Kurt might have adventured in there, she opened the door. She was right.
"Kurt!" Kurt lay on the floor, eyes closed. A bloody gash on his forehead was the result of some falling rocks. Kitty raced to where her friend lay. "Oh my god," she cried, too hysterical to think to check his heartbeat. "Don't be dead, please don't be dead," she whispered frantically, pulling Kurt on to her lap. "Ohh." Tears streamed down her cheeks, falling on the other mutant's face. "Kurt!" she yelled. Kurt's face tensed, and his eyes opened. What he saw was Kitty leaning forward. Suddenly her lips were touching his. Kurt's eyes widened in surprise before he closed them, kissing Kitty back.
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Rogue slid her hands around the rocks, searching for a good sized crack, somewhere she could pull. There was nothing. No where to get leverage, no way to get through; it was so incredibly frustrating. She slammed her fist against the collapsed wall. Suddenly vibrations rocked the hall. Rogue looked at her hand in amazement for a second before the rumbling started and she realized what was happening.
A chunk of rock near the top of the pile was dislodged in the shaking. It fell directly towards her head, and probably would have crushed her. Probably…if Remy had not grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the way.
"You…always save girls from falling objects?" she asked, breathing heavily and staring up into his eyes.
"Don't joke," Remy said, shaking his head.
"Why are you suddenly all grumpy?"
"I…I was frightened. For you," he said, glancing at his hands, still clamped on her shoulders. Rogue stared at him for a moment before she smiled slightly.
"You spoke in first person."
"That happens sometimes…whenever Remy is very worried or feeling very strong emotion."
"Well," she searched his eyes for hidden meanings or teasing but couldn't find any, "which was it?" He let go of one her shoulders and raised his hand, gently brushing a strand of white hair away from her eyes.
"Which do you think?" he whispered.
"Remy…" she shut her eyes, she could feel him just centimeters away from her face. He was there…poised and waiting.
"Oui?"
"Our powers don't work here."
"And that, ma cherie, is suddenly a very good thing."
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YAY! Kissiness! Smooch smooch smooch!! -giggles- I love kissies! Big kisses for everybody! Bye! -kiss-
Selly & KW