I don't own the X-Men. I don't own Rogue or Gambit. I especially want to
thank Q, Ralene, Alison. These guys have been pushing me so hard to get
this done.
If any of you readers are major Rogue fans, there's a group email thing at
Rogueunlimited.com if you want to join. It's pretty neat. I adore the
people there, plus there's no stupid little forwards or "tests." We're all
just a little crazy, and a lot in love with X-Men.
Anyhow, I've finally found a category to fit my story. It's "an angsty/drama/tragic hero torture kind of thing." I 'borrowed' this from bunny angel, but if it's completely hers, I don't own that either. Her personal page is pretty cool, and she's got some wicked awesome fanfics under her favorites. She also asked me some good questions when I posted this story the first time. As for those questions-they should be revealed a little farther into the story.
Thanks for letting me quote you BA. If you (or anyone) has any suggestions or questions for my story please email me or just put it in the review with your email. I'll get back to you ASAP.
Also, VERY special thanks to Randirogue (if she ever reads this). This woman is an awesome writer you guys, she has a ton of fanfics including Seether and Callous. Callous is my personal favorite, but she still hasn't posted yet. I forgive her though, cause she's very busy and gave me some really good advice. So thanks.
Last note, some of the latter scenes will be edited out, and you will probably notice by the scene numbers. You must be over 17 to get these because they are pretty graphic (See bunny angel's quote from above). I've also decided to switch to numbers and not Roman numerals just because 1-10 is much less confusing.
Wiccamage
TWO WEEKS
By Wiccamage/cra595
XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX Scene 17
Mansion Grounds
11:40 a.m.
Magneto and Bobby were outside the mansion rebuilding the defense weaponry while Kitty reprogrammed Cerebro to accommodate the newest changes to the school. The three mostly worked in silence-afraid to mention the recent events
Kitty looked up from her laptop and watched Magneto intently. He had relinquished the offer of leader to Scott after Xavier's departure, deciding he would be better of to slowly integrate into the X-Men as a member first. The Master of Magnetism was more distant that usual because of Rogue's kidnapping, and his obvious anger put everyone on edge.
Everyone knew about Rogue and Magneto's past, as well as how much he still cared for her. They could all see that the reality of Rogue's capture was harder on Eric than most. she thought with a sigh. She sighed again before returning her attention to Magneto.
Using his powers, Eric disentangled one of the turrets from the mangled mess of metal parts, and lifted it back onto the mansion's roof where Bobby hooked them back up and adjusted the wiring.
The awkward silence was unbearable for Katherine Pryde however, and she felt the need to break the tension. "So Magneto?" she called to the newest member, "You said that Rogue's not the only mutant to be abducted like this?"
Bobby nearly fell off the roof at her question, afraid the metallic man would loose control at even the mention of Rogue. Iceman glared at Kitty, and she pulled a face back at him before turning to Eric.
The mutant magnet wandered over to Kitty, and Bobby created an ice slide to join them, afraid that Magneto might snap. Despite his brave intentions though, Bobby's stature and body language screamed with fear of the larger man.
Magneto grinned at Iceman's apprehension before facing Kitty, but his face grew grim as he answered her question. "I'm afraid not. Rogue is but one of many who have disappeared in this fashion."
Bobby interrupted quickly, but cautiously, "Wait, many? How many are we talkin' here?"
Eric turned to face his two companions. "As of last count, over one hundred and fifty." Kitty gasped while Bobby and Eric shared a worried glance.
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Scene 18
Day One
Manhattan, NY
11:45 a.m.
Remy and Bishop sauntered into one of the more popular bars of downtown Manhattan. They didn't technically saunter though. Gambit blew the door open and more or less stormed inside, while Bishop followed behind him, warily surveying the damage to yet another bar entrance.
The time traveler had no idea Gambit could be so destructive when he was pissed. In fact, he didn't even recall ever seeing Remy this angry before. It seemed like for once, the current situation was not a game to the Cajun, and the card-hurling mutant was dead serious about finding Rogue.
Bishop watched as Remy surveyed the place with a careful eye. He had never seen his friend so on-edge before. Lucas studied Gambit's movements and posture with a kind of curious awe. The swamp rat was rigid, but still fluid-searching the room with both grace and intensity. He seemed completely professional, just as if he were carrying out a highly dangerous and important mission.
The bar owner, Benny, came bolting out from the basement with his shotgun poised and ready. "Don't move or I'll blow you away!" He yelled in a demanding, but obviously frightened voice. Gambit, unaffected, whipped out a picture of the masked men from the mansion despite the warning.
"Relax frere. We ain't gonna hurt ya. We be lookin' f'r information on dese men." Benny lowered his shotgun cautiously and reached for the offered photograph.
Bishop continued, "Have you seen or heard anything strange in the last few days? Anything concerning an operation or an attack?"
Benny examined the photo with a blank expression, but as Bishop questioned him, the bartender's hand began to tremble. He cleared his throat nervously as he returned the picture. "No. I ain't seen 'um. Nothin' strange 'round here."
Gambit's eyes flashed as he observed the man's apprehension. "Sure?" he asked again, offering the image one last time. "Mebbe you take anot'er look, eh?" Benny pushed the photo away nervously, "I ain't heard nothin' man. Sorry." He dropped his eyes and turned away from the X-Men.
The Cajun's eyes narrowed and glowed bright red. As Benny began to exit, Remy fingered his bo staff and like a cobra, he struck. XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX
Hope that's enough for now. I'll post more as soon as I can, but the people on my mailing list always get the first read. So if you want to join . I've also got another story going called "Getting Warmer" I don't know where I came up with the title, but it's an Evo fic with Rogue and Gambit. It's set post-Dark Horizons though, so you may want to find the synopsis for those episodes first.
Anyhow, I've finally found a category to fit my story. It's "an angsty/drama/tragic hero torture kind of thing." I 'borrowed' this from bunny angel, but if it's completely hers, I don't own that either. Her personal page is pretty cool, and she's got some wicked awesome fanfics under her favorites. She also asked me some good questions when I posted this story the first time. As for those questions-they should be revealed a little farther into the story.
Thanks for letting me quote you BA. If you (or anyone) has any suggestions or questions for my story please email me or just put it in the review with your email. I'll get back to you ASAP.
Also, VERY special thanks to Randirogue (if she ever reads this). This woman is an awesome writer you guys, she has a ton of fanfics including Seether and Callous. Callous is my personal favorite, but she still hasn't posted yet. I forgive her though, cause she's very busy and gave me some really good advice. So thanks.
Last note, some of the latter scenes will be edited out, and you will probably notice by the scene numbers. You must be over 17 to get these because they are pretty graphic (See bunny angel's quote from above). I've also decided to switch to numbers and not Roman numerals just because 1-10 is much less confusing.
Wiccamage
TWO WEEKS
By Wiccamage/cra595
XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX Scene 17
Mansion Grounds
11:40 a.m.
Magneto and Bobby were outside the mansion rebuilding the defense weaponry while Kitty reprogrammed Cerebro to accommodate the newest changes to the school. The three mostly worked in silence-afraid to mention the recent events
Kitty looked up from her laptop and watched Magneto intently. He had relinquished the offer of leader to Scott after Xavier's departure, deciding he would be better of to slowly integrate into the X-Men as a member first. The Master of Magnetism was more distant that usual because of Rogue's kidnapping, and his obvious anger put everyone on edge.
Everyone knew about Rogue and Magneto's past, as well as how much he still cared for her. They could all see that the reality of Rogue's capture was harder on Eric than most. she thought with a sigh. She sighed again before returning her attention to Magneto.
Using his powers, Eric disentangled one of the turrets from the mangled mess of metal parts, and lifted it back onto the mansion's roof where Bobby hooked them back up and adjusted the wiring.
The awkward silence was unbearable for Katherine Pryde however, and she felt the need to break the tension. "So Magneto?" she called to the newest member, "You said that Rogue's not the only mutant to be abducted like this?"
Bobby nearly fell off the roof at her question, afraid the metallic man would loose control at even the mention of Rogue. Iceman glared at Kitty, and she pulled a face back at him before turning to Eric.
The mutant magnet wandered over to Kitty, and Bobby created an ice slide to join them, afraid that Magneto might snap. Despite his brave intentions though, Bobby's stature and body language screamed with fear of the larger man.
Magneto grinned at Iceman's apprehension before facing Kitty, but his face grew grim as he answered her question. "I'm afraid not. Rogue is but one of many who have disappeared in this fashion."
Bobby interrupted quickly, but cautiously, "Wait, many? How many are we talkin' here?"
Eric turned to face his two companions. "As of last count, over one hundred and fifty." Kitty gasped while Bobby and Eric shared a worried glance.
XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX
Scene 18
Day One
Manhattan, NY
11:45 a.m.
Remy and Bishop sauntered into one of the more popular bars of downtown Manhattan. They didn't technically saunter though. Gambit blew the door open and more or less stormed inside, while Bishop followed behind him, warily surveying the damage to yet another bar entrance.
The time traveler had no idea Gambit could be so destructive when he was pissed. In fact, he didn't even recall ever seeing Remy this angry before. It seemed like for once, the current situation was not a game to the Cajun, and the card-hurling mutant was dead serious about finding Rogue.
Bishop watched as Remy surveyed the place with a careful eye. He had never seen his friend so on-edge before. Lucas studied Gambit's movements and posture with a kind of curious awe. The swamp rat was rigid, but still fluid-searching the room with both grace and intensity. He seemed completely professional, just as if he were carrying out a highly dangerous and important mission.
The bar owner, Benny, came bolting out from the basement with his shotgun poised and ready. "Don't move or I'll blow you away!" He yelled in a demanding, but obviously frightened voice. Gambit, unaffected, whipped out a picture of the masked men from the mansion despite the warning.
"Relax frere. We ain't gonna hurt ya. We be lookin' f'r information on dese men." Benny lowered his shotgun cautiously and reached for the offered photograph.
Bishop continued, "Have you seen or heard anything strange in the last few days? Anything concerning an operation or an attack?"
Benny examined the photo with a blank expression, but as Bishop questioned him, the bartender's hand began to tremble. He cleared his throat nervously as he returned the picture. "No. I ain't seen 'um. Nothin' strange 'round here."
Gambit's eyes flashed as he observed the man's apprehension. "Sure?" he asked again, offering the image one last time. "Mebbe you take anot'er look, eh?" Benny pushed the photo away nervously, "I ain't heard nothin' man. Sorry." He dropped his eyes and turned away from the X-Men.
The Cajun's eyes narrowed and glowed bright red. As Benny began to exit, Remy fingered his bo staff and like a cobra, he struck. XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX~XXXXX
Hope that's enough for now. I'll post more as soon as I can, but the people on my mailing list always get the first read. So if you want to join . I've also got another story going called "Getting Warmer" I don't know where I came up with the title, but it's an Evo fic with Rogue and Gambit. It's set post-Dark Horizons though, so you may want to find the synopsis for those episodes first.