CHAPTER 4
Pre Author Note: This may look a tad different for people who read the
chapter before it was corrected and improved by my beta. Here is the new
and improved version! To PsychoticNetJunkie: I hope you all better and
THANKS!
AN: Ahoy there! I'm back after a longer then expected absence. I apologize for the lack of updates. A whole bunch of stuff has happened so I couldn't take the time to type. In fact I should be working on my 4 other projects. *Shudder*. But I'm not called the Queen of Procrastinating for nothing. Actually no one calls me that but that misses the point. It's like I was given a little while to hang out and then this stuff was piled on me. First the wisdom teeth removal, then the time it took to chew my food, then going back to school, then taking the SAT testing (Math. *shudder*), then the shtick load of projects, and then the cancellation of the Blink concert, and then having to rewrite the chapter after losing it, and then my computer acting like a piece of shtick, and then being booted off the shticky computer, and then being forced to keep my door open at all times, and then learning one of my friends is openly homosexual (which I don't really have a problem with but was a big surprise), and then learning two of my OTHER friends are SERIOUSLY messed up, and then my head exploding after trying to handle it all. *BOOM* O_O...Okay, just needed to vent.
So yes this chapter is about movie-verse's Rogue's adventures in Evoland. I hope I didn't totally screw up Kurt and Forge, but just in case, *Brandishes Artistic License* I HAVE THE AUTHORITAY! So it's a relatively short chapter. I apologize again for it. I will just say suggestions are welcome, and if you want to see stuff happen in the story just ask, I'll see what I can do. Unfortunately (for you all) I've already ordained romances. Only 2 people know of them, (I think) and that is my much- appreciated beta and I. If you want to know them go bug her or leave it in a review, even though I won't tell you. The pairings are sort of obvious. Or not. I'll just say this: There will be no Romy in either universe. Please don't hate me. So on to my reviewers:
Rogue14: Thanks!
Goddess of lurve: I'm original! Thanks!
ShinigamiPhoenix: You updated! Kudos to you! I hope you do it again soon! And: thank you for always reviewing me. It makes me happy. THANK YA!
DemonRogue13: Thank you!
Anything but ordinary3: * Looks behind potted plant* I found you. Your review made me laugh, fear for your sanity, and be relived that I live nowhere near you all at the same time. That's why you get the chapter dedication. Whoop! Here's your balloon. Don't you feel honored? Anyway, I find MV's Rogues reaction to the short cragginess amusing though he is not yet in here. Oh well, continue in your reviewing!
SperryDee: Sure, why not? Thanks!
Alicia (anonymous): Thanks.
Kitsune Jagan: My spell check doesn't like your name. But I like your review! Remy will come later in both universes so no worries!
Jacks (anonymous): Thank ya!
That's the lot of them. Now you may read!
~*~
Forge and Kurt stared at the, now, inactive gate. They sat in silence, both contemplating the same oxymoronical thoughts. They wanted Rogue to come through the gates so everything would be fine and dandy and the rest of the team would not kick their irresponsible behinds. But, they also knew if Rogue did come through the gates SHE would kick their irresponsible behinds. Yes, the boys wanted Rogue to stay where she was and to return from wherever she went. They wanted the gate to remain both open and shut. Very oxymoronical.
"Hey, Forge?"
"Yeah, Kurt?"
"You do know that we are both going to get our butts kicked either way, ja?"
"Yup."
"Well at least I can port away if need to."
"Hey, Kurt?"
"Yes, mein freund?"
"Shut up."
And after a few more minutes of this intellectually stimulating conversation, he did. Still not knowing what to do, they continued to stand and stare at the gate. After around ten minutes of complete silence, the lack of food caused Kurt's stomach to grumble loudly, startling both Kurt and Forge out of their silent state. It was then that they decided that they should probably try to bring Rogue back, but ultimately spent most of the time trying brainstorming on how to cover Rogue's disappearance.
"Okay, let's see. Tonight we can say that she was checking out a new club. When she doesn't come back we'll just say she got held up, or if we're really desperate, drunk. The next morning before everyone else gets up, we'll sneak into her room and play some of her hard rock CDs and slam her door in the process. Even Logan knows not to bother her in those moods. We'll probably have to involve Kitty in this too, since she is Rogue's roommate. You, in the meantime, will be figuring out how to get her back."
"Are you sure she can keep her mouth shut, Kurt? Isn't she a notorious gossip?"
"I think she can. She is my 'girlfriend' after all; it'll just be a favor for me."
"What if Rogue never comes back?"
"Then we are going to die, but think positive! Anyways you're the genius, you'll figure out something. I pray that she returns soon, but maybe we should think of some long-term excuses, just in case. I just hope we don't need them though, I couldn't stand the guilt." It was true though, Kurt couldn't stand never seeing his sister again, only if it was to bug her mercilessly
"What type of excuses? You have to admit that some of them will only last so long."
"Oh, well, I was thinking maybe she ran away to become a nun?" Kurt shrugged sheepishly.
"Rogue, the one who wears dark clothing, listens to Marylin Manson, and whose cursing could put a sailor to shame, becoming a nun? You have got to be kidding me."
"Hmm. You're right. We can just say she joined a satanic cult, it is Rogue after all."
Then suddenly and without warning (besides the flashing lights and sirens) the gate activated again. A bright light once again flooded the room, blinding the two occupants. They backed themselves against the opposite wall from the gate, hands trying to shield their eyes the best they could. As the light began to fade a familiar figure stepped into view. The front of the figure was completely shadowed by the glowing gate behind it. As she slowly walked forward, the light began to fade.
A few seconds past and Rogue's familiar face was clearly visible. On it, an expression of bewilderment and discomfort could be seen. The sirens now quiet they could hear her whisper in her familiar southern twang, "The colors...they're so bright. What happened?" Her bewildered expression grew as she said that as if she couldn't believe that it was HER voice talking.
A huge smile formed on Kurt's face He called out to Rogue who was still a few yards away, "Hey, sis! Did you have a good trip? We were beginning to worry. I hope
your not going to hold the whole 'activating the gate and inadvertently sending you to
another dimension' thing against us."
Rogue turned to face Kurt. He was surprised and more then a little hurt to see a horrified expression on her face, which he was familiar with from the various people who weren't used to his demonic-like form. The expression faded after a little bit and she moved into an unconscious defensive stance. She warily said, "Wh-who are you?"
Forge saw Kurt's hurt expression. "It's alright Kurt. The amnesia is probably just a temporary side effect of the inter-dimensional travel. Remember it's never been done before.
Kurt nodded, though it still hurt. Maybe that's what she felt deep inside. He could not remember her ever looking at him like that.
Rogue's eyes widened after Forge spoke. Her right eye twitched slightly. She slowly said, "Kurt? But the fur...no tattoos...so young...SISTER?!?"
She promptly fainted.
Kurt turned to Forge and said, "That's funny. I always thought it was her left eye that twitched."
They then rushed over to the fallen girl.
~*~
Rogue woke up to a masculine humming and the sound of running water. It appeared that she was in a starchy bed with the distinct scent of medicine. She spoke up to the ceiling, "I just had the weirdest dream."
The humming stop and a voice said, "Want to tell me about it, Rogue?"
She slowly turned her head to see the man behind the voice. It turns out it was another blue man. He was wearing a lab coat, stethoscope and was walking like an ape towards her bed.
She gasped, "Who are you and how do you know my name?"
The blue man gave her a big smile, with big pointy teeth. He said, "Ah, yes Mr. Forge mentioned that you may have a mild case of memory loss and I suppose I am not the most pleasant thing to wake up to. Well then, I'm Hank McCoy and I know you from teaching you in science and living with you in the institute for the past few months."
"Wait, your Hank McCoy? The mutant's right activist? I've seen you on TV and you weren't, um, blue."
He smiled slightly, " A recent development. The last time I was on television was when they were doing a city wide manhunt for me."
"You were on the run?"
A bitter smile now. "Yes, when I was living up to my code name."
"Which is-"
"Beast."
Rogue paled considerably which was sort of amazing because of her already death white parlor. Her right eye began to dance.
McCoy eyed (AN: PUN) her, "Funny, I always thought it was you left eye that twitched."
"Uh, is it alright if I see the Professor? He does exist right?"
"But of course, we can see him if you're feeling up to it."
"Yeah, fine just have the wrong memories I guess. Something weird is happening."
A concerned look appeared on his face and he said, "Alright, let's go. Maybe
Mesmero is messing with them."
So Rogue put on the supplied polka dot robe and the fuzzy bunny slippers. She wiped her forehead, smearing the Goth make-up she didn't know of and walked through the med room doors.
~*~
AN: Done! Now review, review like the wind!!!!! I'm asking for at least 2 all right. I can't tell you when the next chapter will come out, but I'm guessing within the 1st week of May. Now I just have to write it. O.O; You didn't just hear that. Till then, buh-bye!
Lethalperception7
AN: Ahoy there! I'm back after a longer then expected absence. I apologize for the lack of updates. A whole bunch of stuff has happened so I couldn't take the time to type. In fact I should be working on my 4 other projects. *Shudder*. But I'm not called the Queen of Procrastinating for nothing. Actually no one calls me that but that misses the point. It's like I was given a little while to hang out and then this stuff was piled on me. First the wisdom teeth removal, then the time it took to chew my food, then going back to school, then taking the SAT testing (Math. *shudder*), then the shtick load of projects, and then the cancellation of the Blink concert, and then having to rewrite the chapter after losing it, and then my computer acting like a piece of shtick, and then being booted off the shticky computer, and then being forced to keep my door open at all times, and then learning one of my friends is openly homosexual (which I don't really have a problem with but was a big surprise), and then learning two of my OTHER friends are SERIOUSLY messed up, and then my head exploding after trying to handle it all. *BOOM* O_O...Okay, just needed to vent.
So yes this chapter is about movie-verse's Rogue's adventures in Evoland. I hope I didn't totally screw up Kurt and Forge, but just in case, *Brandishes Artistic License* I HAVE THE AUTHORITAY! So it's a relatively short chapter. I apologize again for it. I will just say suggestions are welcome, and if you want to see stuff happen in the story just ask, I'll see what I can do. Unfortunately (for you all) I've already ordained romances. Only 2 people know of them, (I think) and that is my much- appreciated beta and I. If you want to know them go bug her or leave it in a review, even though I won't tell you. The pairings are sort of obvious. Or not. I'll just say this: There will be no Romy in either universe. Please don't hate me. So on to my reviewers:
Rogue14: Thanks!
Goddess of lurve: I'm original! Thanks!
ShinigamiPhoenix: You updated! Kudos to you! I hope you do it again soon! And: thank you for always reviewing me. It makes me happy. THANK YA!
DemonRogue13: Thank you!
Anything but ordinary3: * Looks behind potted plant* I found you. Your review made me laugh, fear for your sanity, and be relived that I live nowhere near you all at the same time. That's why you get the chapter dedication. Whoop! Here's your balloon. Don't you feel honored? Anyway, I find MV's Rogues reaction to the short cragginess amusing though he is not yet in here. Oh well, continue in your reviewing!
SperryDee: Sure, why not? Thanks!
Alicia (anonymous): Thanks.
Kitsune Jagan: My spell check doesn't like your name. But I like your review! Remy will come later in both universes so no worries!
Jacks (anonymous): Thank ya!
That's the lot of them. Now you may read!
~*~
Forge and Kurt stared at the, now, inactive gate. They sat in silence, both contemplating the same oxymoronical thoughts. They wanted Rogue to come through the gates so everything would be fine and dandy and the rest of the team would not kick their irresponsible behinds. But, they also knew if Rogue did come through the gates SHE would kick their irresponsible behinds. Yes, the boys wanted Rogue to stay where she was and to return from wherever she went. They wanted the gate to remain both open and shut. Very oxymoronical.
"Hey, Forge?"
"Yeah, Kurt?"
"You do know that we are both going to get our butts kicked either way, ja?"
"Yup."
"Well at least I can port away if need to."
"Hey, Kurt?"
"Yes, mein freund?"
"Shut up."
And after a few more minutes of this intellectually stimulating conversation, he did. Still not knowing what to do, they continued to stand and stare at the gate. After around ten minutes of complete silence, the lack of food caused Kurt's stomach to grumble loudly, startling both Kurt and Forge out of their silent state. It was then that they decided that they should probably try to bring Rogue back, but ultimately spent most of the time trying brainstorming on how to cover Rogue's disappearance.
"Okay, let's see. Tonight we can say that she was checking out a new club. When she doesn't come back we'll just say she got held up, or if we're really desperate, drunk. The next morning before everyone else gets up, we'll sneak into her room and play some of her hard rock CDs and slam her door in the process. Even Logan knows not to bother her in those moods. We'll probably have to involve Kitty in this too, since she is Rogue's roommate. You, in the meantime, will be figuring out how to get her back."
"Are you sure she can keep her mouth shut, Kurt? Isn't she a notorious gossip?"
"I think she can. She is my 'girlfriend' after all; it'll just be a favor for me."
"What if Rogue never comes back?"
"Then we are going to die, but think positive! Anyways you're the genius, you'll figure out something. I pray that she returns soon, but maybe we should think of some long-term excuses, just in case. I just hope we don't need them though, I couldn't stand the guilt." It was true though, Kurt couldn't stand never seeing his sister again, only if it was to bug her mercilessly
"What type of excuses? You have to admit that some of them will only last so long."
"Oh, well, I was thinking maybe she ran away to become a nun?" Kurt shrugged sheepishly.
"Rogue, the one who wears dark clothing, listens to Marylin Manson, and whose cursing could put a sailor to shame, becoming a nun? You have got to be kidding me."
"Hmm. You're right. We can just say she joined a satanic cult, it is Rogue after all."
Then suddenly and without warning (besides the flashing lights and sirens) the gate activated again. A bright light once again flooded the room, blinding the two occupants. They backed themselves against the opposite wall from the gate, hands trying to shield their eyes the best they could. As the light began to fade a familiar figure stepped into view. The front of the figure was completely shadowed by the glowing gate behind it. As she slowly walked forward, the light began to fade.
A few seconds past and Rogue's familiar face was clearly visible. On it, an expression of bewilderment and discomfort could be seen. The sirens now quiet they could hear her whisper in her familiar southern twang, "The colors...they're so bright. What happened?" Her bewildered expression grew as she said that as if she couldn't believe that it was HER voice talking.
A huge smile formed on Kurt's face He called out to Rogue who was still a few yards away, "Hey, sis! Did you have a good trip? We were beginning to worry. I hope
your not going to hold the whole 'activating the gate and inadvertently sending you to
another dimension' thing against us."
Rogue turned to face Kurt. He was surprised and more then a little hurt to see a horrified expression on her face, which he was familiar with from the various people who weren't used to his demonic-like form. The expression faded after a little bit and she moved into an unconscious defensive stance. She warily said, "Wh-who are you?"
Forge saw Kurt's hurt expression. "It's alright Kurt. The amnesia is probably just a temporary side effect of the inter-dimensional travel. Remember it's never been done before.
Kurt nodded, though it still hurt. Maybe that's what she felt deep inside. He could not remember her ever looking at him like that.
Rogue's eyes widened after Forge spoke. Her right eye twitched slightly. She slowly said, "Kurt? But the fur...no tattoos...so young...SISTER?!?"
She promptly fainted.
Kurt turned to Forge and said, "That's funny. I always thought it was her left eye that twitched."
They then rushed over to the fallen girl.
~*~
Rogue woke up to a masculine humming and the sound of running water. It appeared that she was in a starchy bed with the distinct scent of medicine. She spoke up to the ceiling, "I just had the weirdest dream."
The humming stop and a voice said, "Want to tell me about it, Rogue?"
She slowly turned her head to see the man behind the voice. It turns out it was another blue man. He was wearing a lab coat, stethoscope and was walking like an ape towards her bed.
She gasped, "Who are you and how do you know my name?"
The blue man gave her a big smile, with big pointy teeth. He said, "Ah, yes Mr. Forge mentioned that you may have a mild case of memory loss and I suppose I am not the most pleasant thing to wake up to. Well then, I'm Hank McCoy and I know you from teaching you in science and living with you in the institute for the past few months."
"Wait, your Hank McCoy? The mutant's right activist? I've seen you on TV and you weren't, um, blue."
He smiled slightly, " A recent development. The last time I was on television was when they were doing a city wide manhunt for me."
"You were on the run?"
A bitter smile now. "Yes, when I was living up to my code name."
"Which is-"
"Beast."
Rogue paled considerably which was sort of amazing because of her already death white parlor. Her right eye began to dance.
McCoy eyed (AN: PUN) her, "Funny, I always thought it was you left eye that twitched."
"Uh, is it alright if I see the Professor? He does exist right?"
"But of course, we can see him if you're feeling up to it."
"Yeah, fine just have the wrong memories I guess. Something weird is happening."
A concerned look appeared on his face and he said, "Alright, let's go. Maybe
Mesmero is messing with them."
So Rogue put on the supplied polka dot robe and the fuzzy bunny slippers. She wiped her forehead, smearing the Goth make-up she didn't know of and walked through the med room doors.
~*~
AN: Done! Now review, review like the wind!!!!! I'm asking for at least 2 all right. I can't tell you when the next chapter will come out, but I'm guessing within the 1st week of May. Now I just have to write it. O.O; You didn't just hear that. Till then, buh-bye!
Lethalperception7