A/N: Hey people! Sorry it took me so long to update. I've been really busy. Who am I kidding? I've been so busy I don't have time for spring break! ARG! Then when I was going to post it earlier my computer decided to give me trouble. Oh joy! Heh, right sigh Anyways, this update isn't as good as I wanted it to be, but I'm working on it, seriously, I am. I appreciate all the reviews guys, it's wonderful to get feedback. Sooooo wonderful. Here's the chapter hope y'all like it!
Taris paced outside of the infirmary. He stopped occasionally to look at the door that led into the room that held Jubilee. She'd been sick for several days now and they still didn't know what was wrong with her. She'd been in critical condition ever since he'd first brought her in.
"Taris, yer gonna wear the floor down ta nothin' if ya don't watch it." Growled Wolverine from his post in the corner, cigar in mouth. Taris roared in frustration.
"I just feel useless out here, doing nothing except worrying." Logan nodded.
"I know tha feelin' kid." Taris slumped against the wall as Rogue walked in.
"Y'all are undoubtably that sahriest bunch Ah have evah seen." She drawled in her southern accent.
"Ya sure 'bout dat p'tite?" Asked Gambit as he strolled in behind Rogue.
"Ah think tha best suggestion Ah have for ya cajun, is shut yer trap before Ah do it for ya." She smarted back. He gave her that smile that is all Gambit.
"Whatever pleases the chere." Rogue glared at Remy.
"If yer gonna flirt, take it ta another room." Logan commented dryly. Their banter was interrupted by a very frustrated Taris who had stood up, had his fists clenched at his sides, with a very mad look on his face.
"How can you talk as if nothing is wrong while Jubilee is lying half dead in the next room!" Taris roared. Rogue walked over to him slowly, trying to calm him down.
"Now now Taris," She soothed him. "Ya gotta reahalize that everybody handles thangs their own way." He knocked her arms away as she tried to hug him. Logan leaned over and whispered something into the cajun's ear. He nodded and stalked out of the room at a fast pace. Taris seemed to be getting more and more agitated by the minute. In a rush, a medium height girl flew into the room. Her wild red hair flew around her from the speed. Eyes wide in distress she gazed at the crazed man before her. She hurried over to Taris as Gambit sauntered back into the room.
"Taris? Are you okay?" Her voice would be silk if it could be woven. Her eyes were the brightest blue ever known to man.
"Jade? Is that really you?" Taris' voice sounded raw. His eyes were wild.
"Hey bro." She whispered. Coming out of his insane state he hugged her tight to his body.
"When they told me you left and you hadn't said good bye to me I was so worried about you." He murmurred into her hair.
"I'm sorry," She replied sadly. "JJ, the mercenary I'm indebted to, told me he wasn't gonna stay another minute, and no matter if I wanted to or not, I had to go."
"It's okay, I'll just murder him later." Jade laughed at her older brother's comment, much to her surprise, he looked serious.
"You're joking right?" She asked with her eyebrow cocked.
"Nope." Jade gasped.
"Oh c'mon! The guy's really sweet," Her faced gained the puppy look as she explained it to Taris. "and he means so much to me." She practically saw Taris give in through his eyes before he even said it.
"Alright, alright! I won't murder him... yet." A sly grin spread across his face, but it faded when Jade smacked him lightly on the shoulder.
"You better not touch my boyfriend." Taris' eyes grew wide.
"YOUR BOYFRIEND!"
"Yes, goodness Taris, no need to tell the whole world." Taris stood there with his mouth hanging wide. He'd long forgotten about worrying over Jubilee with Jade in the room. Just then Beast walked in from the infirmary.
"Taris, Logan, you may see her now." Taris immediatly ran into the room, slowing down only when he reached the medical bed that held his firecracker. Jubilee's eyes were open and looking at her visitors.
"Taris?" Her voice was low and raspy, but it was still all her's.
"Hey baby." His smile was small, but there none the less.
"I didn't give you permission to call me baby in my sleep did I?"
"No."
Then don't call me baby." Her words were softened by the smile that lit up her face.
"I don't mean to intrude on your moment," Logan said interrupting their chatter. "then again, maybe I do." He smiled at Jubilee broadly.
"Heya Wolvie." Jubilee looked like she wanted to leap up and hug him, but knew it was impossible in the state she was in.
"I missed you two so much... when I was awake that is."
"Missed you too kid." Logan actually sounded lonely. They shared a little bit of light conversation, but Jubilee's eyes began to droop so they excused themselves from the room leaving her to sleep.
A/N: Not long I know I know. To answer some questions on what's wrong with Jubes, well, I was going to have her get sick with the Legacy Virus and then good ole Collossus save the day like he does in the comics, but I wasn't sure how long it takes somebody to heal from it, or if they do at all once sick. So scratch that idea. I think she's just gonna have some weird disease of some sort. Maybe some cray poison. Hmm, the possibilities. Well doncha worry one bit y'all! Taris shall save the day:-D Thanks for reading, I'll do my best to update soon.
