Other Times
By: Kryptonite
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One Year Six Months Three Weeks After
" Rogue what's wrong?" Rogue had paused in the doorway, Jase planted on her hip and Doc trying to get in behind her.
" Nothin'." She answered, knocking her boot against the doorframe twice. A second later Doc saw what had stopped Rogue. One of the officers turned to look at the three as they slowly made their way into the room.
" Dr. Langford's is closed for a little while, come back tomorrow kids." Thinking the matter closed he turned back to face Dr. Langford herself.
" But my brother's got a terrible fever. I'm scared to let him go to sleep." Rogue pleaded, apologizing to Jase as she raised his body temperature considerably. He let out a mewl of protest, eyes glazing over as his body started trembling and sweating.
" I said get out of here kid." The officer turned back to Rogue, waving his hand in a 'leave' motion, barely missing her head. Rogue's look strengthened, turning stubborn.
" No." He had just started turning back, now turning once more to face Rogue.
" What did you say?" He asked just as dangerously.
" I said no." Rogue clenched her jaw, glaring at the officer and trying to concentrate on Jase, not sure how hot he was.
" And I said get out of here before I arrest you."
" If I leave and my brother dies I will hunt you down."
" Is that a threat?" He asked, stepping closer. Rogue quickly read the nametag before snapping her eyes up to J. Stone's.
" No. I doubt it will be very good for your reputation to have me come in to your precinct every day for the rest of your life, screaming and shouting about how you killed my little brother." Stone stepped closer, practically breathing in Rogue's face. She didn't back down.
" I'll have you arrested."
" It won't matter. I'll scream until my voice is hoarse. I'll shout until every person in every precinct, government building and neighborhood knows what happened. Now let Dr. Langford treat my brother." Stone crossed his arms but was stopped by his partner shaking his head.
" Fine. We're done here anyway." The officer brushed past Rogue, who continued to stare stubbornly ahead. After she heard both doors close followed by the doors of a car and the skid of tires on gravel Rogue released a shaky breath.
" I don't know how warm he is." Rogue spat out quickly, almost launching herself at Dr. Langford.
" Give him to me." She commanded, prying the boy from Rogue's death grip. " Just as I thought." As soon as Jase left Rogue's hands he instantly started cooling, his skin regaining its natural pink color.
" Thank god." Rogue breathed, collapsing into the nearest chair.
" Wogue?"
" I'm sorry." She whispered to Jase's questioning tone. " I'm so sorry."
First reactions in a dangerous situation will sometimes save your life. Other times it will kill another.
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A/N: Looks like I got this one up considerably faster than I usually do. Another moment from her time in California. Star that would be a good way to get around a problem. Of course I've had people yell at me for screwing it up or leaving it out altogether.
Well, I have to go to work (blah) so have a good life everyone.