Dougie
Part 6: Moira

By
The Uncanny R-Man

Disclaimer- I don't own Rahne, Doug or any other familiar characters, they all belong to Marvel.

Shout outs-

Demiducky25- Glad you liked the bit in the changing stall! I thought the comment was appropriate, even if it was a little OOC for Rahne to say that.

Lia Fail- Glad you liked it! Look out for more cringe-worthy moments with Moira, Rahne and Doug next!

Agent-G- I wonder how Doug and Moira will get on? Heehee! We'll just have to see, won't we?

Glasgow Airport, Scotland-

Rahne Sinclair and Doug Ramsey walk out of the pane and into the airport to meet Rahne's foster-mother Dr Moira MacTaggart. Ororo Monroe is there also, acting as their chaperone. The three mutants walk through customs with nothing to declare and head straight for the arrivals lounge. As soon as they set one foot in arrivals, Rahne catches a familiar scent and runs off in the direction. Doug looks after in her concern and starts to run after her. He stops as Ororo puts her hand on his shoulder.

'Do not worry Douglas.' She says. 'It has been a long time since Rahne has seen her stepmother. Just let them have some time alone.'

Doug nods his assent and walks over in the direction that Rahne ran off to. They soon see an attractive woman aged in her mid to late thirties with shoulder-length auburn hair. This is Dr Moira MacTaggart and presently she is being held in a huge hug by a petite redhead.

'Hello Moira.' Ororo says. 'It is nice to see you again.'

'It's nice tae see yae tae Ororo.' Moira replies. She looks down at Rahne clamped onto her with a vice-like grip.

'Ye can let me go now Rahne.' She says. 'I do need tae breath ye know!'

Rahne blushes bright red and lets go.

'I have brought you a present especially.' Ororo says, handing Moira a bag. Moira takes the bag and looks inside, taking out a large bottle of scotch.

'Ooh, this'll do well!' Moira grins. 'I'll havtae drink this later!'

Moira puts the bottle of scotch back in the bag and casts an eye over Doug.

'So yuir th' wee man that's besmirched m' wee girl, huh?'

'Moira!' Rahne gasps. 'Dougie wouldnae do such a thing! Go on Dougie, tell her!'

'Th-that's right, Dr MacTaggart.' Doug stutters. 'W-we haven't done anything like that. We've hardly even kissed!'

A wide smile spreads over Moira's face.

'I'm only joshin' with ye, lad!' She grins, patting him on the shoulder. 'No come on, it's a fair auld jaunt tae Muir and I dinnae wantae catch th' traffic.'

Moira leads them out of the airport, into the car park and up to a green jepp type vehicle.

'I suggest that ye'd get some sleep everybody.' Moira said. 'It's a fair auld way tae Muir!'

In the back seat, Rahne and Doug do as they are told and snuggle together under a blanket.

Before starting up the engine, Moira looks back and smiles happily.

'I cannae believe it!' She sighs. 'My wee Rahney's all gown up!'

'That she certainly is, Moira.' Ororo replies.

'Did she really get drunk an' make a pass at wee Dougie?' Moira asks. 'That isnae like her!'

'From what I have heard.' Ororo replies. 'Do not worry though, Rahne did not drink any alcohol of her own accord, somebody spiked the punch that she was drinking during a party.'

'Who was it?' Moira hisses. 'I'll tear they're bloody heid off!'

'Do not worry.' Ororo replies, putting her hand on her friend's arm in comfort. 'The culprit has already been punished.

Moira still isn't satisfied.

'I'm still going tae have a word wi' Charles when we get back!' She mutters.

Later-

A long drive and a short ferry trip later, everybody arrive at the Muir Island Research Centre. Moira stops the jeep and turns around to wake up Rahne. The cuteness of the sight that greets her makes her coo in happiness.

'Aww, isnae it adorable?' She coos. 'Look at them both, snuggled up like that!'

'It is certainly a sight to behold.' Ororo agrees. 'It would melt even Logan's heart!'

Moira is about to gently shake Rahne awake when the young Wolfgirl yawns widely and blinks sleepily.

'Are we here?' She yawns.

'Aye we are.' Moira replies. 'We'd better get inside, it's going tae rain soon.'

Rahne sits up and prods Doug gently in the ribs. Doug yawns and rubs his eyes sleepily.

'Was I asleep?' He yawns.

'Aye ye were.' Moira replies. 'An' ye were snorin'! F'r a moment there I thought that I'd left a chainsaw on the back seat!'

With that Moira leads them inside the research centre. At the door they are met by a young man wearing an unusual green uniform that covers his whole body, leaving only his face bare.

'How was everythin' while I was away, Jamie?' Moira asks.

'Quiet, Moira.' Jamie Madrox, aka Multiple, replies. 'Kinda boring actually. Oh, hiya Ororo.'

'Lo Jamie.' Ororo replies.

Moira turns to introduce Jamie to the others.

'Rahne, Doug, this is Jamie Madrox, he's my lab assistant. Jamie, this is Rahne Sinclair, my foster-daughter. An' this is Doug Ramsey, Rahne's... friend.'

'Nice tae meet ye Jamie.' Rahne says.

'Nice to meet you too Rahne.' Jamie replies, shaking Rahne's hand.

'Hello.' Doug says, shaking Jamie's hand.

'Doug.' Jamie replies.

'Jamie, are the guest rooms ready?' Moira asks.

'Bad news on that front.' Jamie replies. 'We've only got one spare room.'

'It looks like ye'll have tae share.' Moira sighs. 'As long as I can trust that there wilnae be any shenanigans!'

'Of course not!' Rahne scoffs.

Later still-

Moira, Ororo and Jamie are talking in the kitchen over the new bottle of scotch while Rahne and Doug get ready for bed. Doug is in the bathroom, brushing his teeth and whatnot while Rahne puts on her jammies.

Doug washes the toothpaste suds from his mouth and walks into the bedroom. He jumps back at the sight that greets him, Rahne is still getting dressed. She is standing there with nothing on but shorts and a t-shirt over her head. Rahne lets out a squeak and holds her t-shirt in front of her chest.

'Dougie! What are ye' doin?'

'Oh God, Rahne! I am so sorry!' Doug blushes, averting his eyes. 'I didn't know you were still getting ready!'

'Well I suppose that's tae be expected.' Rahne sighs, pulling her t-shirt on over her head. 'Ye didnae even knock!'

Doug then turns around and sees Rahne sat up in bed.

'What are ye waitin' f'r?' She asks, patting the bed beside her. 'Aren't ye comin' ate bed?'

'But th-there's only one bed.' Doug replies. 'I'll go get a sleeping bag.'

'Dinnae be silly!' Rahne replies. 'Ye cannae keep warm in a sleepin' bag!'

Doug sighs reluctantly as she slips in beside her and lays his head on the pillow.

'Rahne, you know what?' He asks.

'What Dougie?' Rahne replies, rolling on her side so she is face to face with him.

'Ever since Illyana gave you that makeover, you've changed. Are you sure that a makeover was all she gave you?'

'Are ye askin' me whether she put a spell on me?' Rahne asks.

'In a way, yes.' Doug replies.

'I dinnae think so.' Rahne says. 'Illyana knows better than tae do such a thing tae me.'

'I suppose.' Doug shrugs. 'Night.'

'Night.' Rahne replies. Much to Doug's surprise she kisses him quickly on the lips. His eyes snap open at the touch.

'What was that?' he asks.

'It was a goodnight kiss, silly!' Rahne replies. 'If we're stepping oot taegether, yuir going tae get a goodnight kiss once in awhile.'

'Thanks anyway.' Doug grins, returning the kiss. 'You're the best girlfriend ever, you know that?'

'Th' thought did cross my mind bef'r.' Rahne replies cheekily.

TBC...

NEXT: Doug meets the rest of the inhabitants of Muir and visits Ullapool on a date with Rahne. Who should turn up to ruin the moment? Surely you can figure that out on your own!