Authors note: Okay I know the last chapter was a little short and sorry about that! This one will be longer I promise. Thanks again for reading! I'm in euphoria when people read my writing!
"And further more," Professor X chided Rouge and Jean, "it was a very terrible and evil thing to do!"
Logan stood in the doorway, Aedus at his side and Maj in his arms. Gambit sat with Elliea as Beast sewed up her arm. She was biting Gambit's arm to stop her screaming. He held her tightly and whispered to her. Kara stood behind Professor Xavier, her eyes on the floor. Reaganne and Kurt sat together in a corner. They had heard the story from Kara and Reaganne was so pissed she threatend to raise the dead and start a war.
"You both are not to leave the house, save only for school. No missions or going out for at least a month. I am very dissappointed in you. Not only am I dissappointed, I am also incredibly angry. You both knew that Cassidy fears everyone and especially everything that is mechanical. My only question to you is; why? Why do this to them?"
Jean and Rouge stood together, not meeting anyone's gaze. They knew everyone in that room was angry at them, Logan especially.
Fucking tattle-tales. Ah hate them all. Rouge thought to herself.
"Rouge," Professor X warned, "if you have something to say then say it out loud."
She made a "hmph," noise and walked out of the room.
Jean sighed and said, "I am sorry for myself and Rouge. It won't happen again, I promise. We were just a little jealous of all four of them, receiving so much attention. It was a nasty prank, I'm sorry everyone, for the both of us."
"Thank you Jean, you may go now," the Professor said.
Reaganne whispered, "Liar."
Kurt nodded in agreement and wrapped his tail around her.
Logan stood up straight for a moment and turned his head to the window.
"What is it Logan?" Beast asked.
"Did you hear that? It sounded like Cassidy..." he said, quietly.
Aedus flicked his ears forward and then bolted out the door. Maj whined and struggled in Logan's arms. He put her down and she chased after Aedus. Logan waited and Aedus came back.
"Is she alright?" he sked.
The fox shook his firey head.
Logan ran out of the room and Kurt teleported Reaganne and himself up into Logan's room. Cassidy was gone, the window open.
"DAMMIT!" Logan yelled, "I told her not to go outside!"
"Warum?" Kurt asked.
"Sabretooth was out there!" Logan cried.
"Logan, why didn't you tell me?" Professor X asked, coming into the room.
"I ain't got a clue. I guess I was too worried about Cassidy and now she's gone," he sighed, "I can't believe how stupid I was." he punched the wall and growled.
"Logan..." Reaganne said softly, "we will find her."
Logan growled again and said, "I'm goin' now!" he started to leave, but Gambit blocked his way.
"Woah there. Gambit believes in you, but you'll need help," he said.
Logan tried to pass him, but Gambit continued to block him. His claws came out and he growled, "Move."
Gambit put his hands on Logan's shoulders, "I can't let you go. Not without us."
Rage flared in Logan and he glared at Gambit.
"Why do you want to go after her so bad anyway?" Jean asked.
Logan thought for a moment. Why was Cassidy so important to him?
"Because she's one of us. She understands me more than any of you ever will and that's why I need to go after her. She is the only true friend I have ever had," Logan answered and he shoved Gambit out of his way. Aedus and Maj followed him.
Gambit caught himself and shook his head, "Poor Logan. He doesn't understand it does he?"
Elliea looked at Gambit oddly, "Understand what?"
Gambit smiled at her and said, "It is nothing mon cheré."
"No tell me now!"
Gambit put his arm around her and grinned wolfishly. Elliea crossed her arms in front of her chest and looked like a pouting child.
"No one ever tells me anything," she mumbled.
Kara sighed and said, "I would laugh, but it's not the same without Cassidy."
"This is very terrible indeed, but what would Magneto want with Cassidy?" Professor X thought out loud.
"We have to go find her!" Elliea pleaded.
"One moment please," Professor X said. He closed his eyes for a moment then smiled at the three women.
Kara poked Reaganne and whispered, "Did he just shit in his pants?"
"I called the X-Men, Kara," he snapped.
Kara blushed and smiled innocently at him.
He laughed softly at her and said, "Come on. We're gathering in the War Room."
Cassidy moaned as she stared at the quickly moving ground. She was slung over Sabretooth's shoulder and with every bump, she felt like she was going to vomit.
"Be careful with her! Magneto needs her!" Mange growled.
Sabretooth slowed down a little and Cassidy vomited.
"Great," Mange said, "now see what happens?"
"Fine!" Sabretooth said throwing Cassidy at him, "If I'm doing it wrong, you carry her."
Mange scooped her up and Cassidy had the odd feeling that he was somewhat familiar. She looked up at him and all she could see were his green eyes. He was entirely covered from head to toe other than that. He carried her gently, careful not to jostle her around too much. For some reason, he had some sort of caring in his eyes when he looked at her.
"Brant...?" she whispered.
"Who is Brant?" Sabretooth asked.
Mange looked at him and shook his head. He continued on. They came to the Brotherhood home and Mange carried Cassidy upstairs. He laid her down on the bed, took one look back, and left.
Cassidy felt tears stinging her eyes. Why? Why couldn't she ever be happy? She had found love and acceptance, but it was taken away from her in one instance because she was stupid enough not to listen to Logan.
Logan. Would he come for her or would he not care at all? Was he happier that she was gone? Jean and Rouge must be.
Cassidy shook her head. That was silly. They had grown close in those few hours. Hadn't he come running to her side when she was in the Danger Room. He had carried her to his room. He had cared enough to stop and think about her and how she hated medical rooms. He cared. He would come for her.
Logan crashed through the forest, panting and following Sabretooth's scent. He had gone too far this time. He would pay once and for all. He contiinued on, stopping to make sure he still had the scent, and continuing still. With every breath he took, he could smell Sabretooth, the one person in the world he hated more than anything, and his rage heightened. His rage was soon caressed by the soft smell of hope. He could smell Cassidy and tears came to his eyes.
Tears? Tears! Why? He never cried. Why now? Why was she so damn important?
Aedus yipped and Maj whined. He looked at them. They knew how important she was because they felt the same way.
He growled as Sabretooth's scent came back and he pushed on. He had to save Cassidy. He couldn't, wouldn't, let anything happen to her.
"Can I be an X-Man?" Kara asked Scott.
"You have to go through training," he answered.
Kara looked disappointed and said, "Yeah, but you suck. Why can't I be an X-Man if you suck so bad?"
Reaganne laughed softly and Elliea shook her head. Scott gave her an odd look and returned to listening to the Professor.
"Elliea, Reaganne, and Kara. Your uniforms are in the next room over if you wish to come along." he said.
"NO WAY!" Kara cried and she jumped up, running to the room.
Reaganne and Elliea followed closely after her and they came back in the very tight X-suits. Gambit stared and stared and stared at Elliea.
Reaganne came out in an entirely different, less revealing suit.
"Where'd you get that one?" Ororo asked.
"Men's suit," she said quietly.
Rouge eyed her with suspicion.
"In answer to your question, no I am not a cross dresser. Men's clothing is just more comfortable," she said.
"Got that right," Scott said.
"Oui, but women's clothing is trés fun," Gambit said, staring at Elliea still.
Kara cracked up and Elliea blushed.
"HAHAHA! That is great!" Kara said, gasping for air.
Jean gave a sigh of disgust and Beast said, "If you don't mind, I do believe it would be a good idea to go find Guinevere now."
They all stared at him.
"Cassidy I mean."
"Let's go now, you all know who is searching where. Do not, and I stress this, go anywhere without at least one other with you," Professor X said, "And no Kara, you don't need someone in the bathroom with you."
Cassidy woke up and was face to face with Toad. She blinked her eyes and smiled at him. He frowned.
"Yo you guys. She's awake."
Mange came into the room and stared almost mercilessly at Cassidy with piercing green eyes.
"Brant?"
"No Cassidy. I am not Brant. Brant is dead."
Cassidy looked confused and she shook her head.
Mistique came into the room and said, "So she lives. Mange take Toad and leave please."
"I should be able t'stay. She is m' sister."
"I knew it was you Brant!" Cassidy said excitedly.
"I told ye, ya stupid bitch! I am nae BRANT! Yer fookin' brother died!"
"Brant..." she whispered.
What happened to him?
"Leave now Mange."
He grumbled and left with Toad following.
"Wondering why you're here yet?" Mistique asked.
Cassidy looked at her. Of course she was, she just wasn't sure if she wanted to know the answer.
"It's because Magneto needs to be the Chosen. Bahamut's chosen. You hold a great power within you, or so Mange tells me. There is one out there that will become your husband, he shall be the Bahamut's Chosen. The heir to the dragon realms as you are! You are Bahamut's only child.One shall marry you and become the next Dragon Lord, whoever it may be. This one shall be Magneto," Mistique explained.
Cassidy felt her heart grow cold. Why was her happiness always taken from her? Where was Bahamut now if she was his only child?
Mange sat down with Todd, Pietro, Lance, and Fred. They all simply sat staring at each other or the walls.
"So that's your sister?" Lance asked.
"Aye," Mange said, a little sorrowful.
"Hey cheer up!" Pietro said, "At least when we're finished with her, she'll be on our side."
"But does it really have to be her?" Mange sighed.
Fred put a large hand on Mange's skinny back. Mange shook his head.
"What am I doing? I'm undead! I have no feelings."
"Dude, everyone has feelings, even you," Todd said, shooting his tounge out at a beetle.
"I just wish it wasn't her. She deserves so much better," Mange mumbled.
"Don't get all soft on us, we're gonna need you the most for this. You have to bring back her memories," Lance pointed out.
"Aye, that I do," Mange said, getting up and walking away.
