Calandra: There are a few things the voice could be, some slightly worse than the others (come on.. look at Sych77's review – Transvestite Charles!) I decided to put Logan and Storm together on this mission cos they hardly talk, and Storm is a good person, she will be able to help him.

Tamazi: Glad you like it! The voice is pretty cool isn't it? Especially since it helped him.. And could have made Storm avoid the snake altogether. But Logan is way too stubborn for his own good.

Blix: XD Holy crud! Lol. Everyone is wondering about that voice, but don't worry, all will come clear eventually.

Kimenomi: It's ok. Just don't insult me when a character is doing something you don't like. Not very nice :( The voice will be explained soon. And I haven't left off Madeline and Charles P We'll be getting back to them sooner than you think.

Sych77: Now a Holy Moly! You people are liking your 'holies' today XD And no, it's not a transvestite Charles, lmao. Glad you liked Storm and Logan's argument/rant. And Storm's glare P You, unlike the others are more clued up on the voice! (She forces things out of me, she's dangerous, I'm telling ya! XP)

Chapter 28

Since they had left the camp that morning, Gambit and Aurora had been walking in their designated direction in pretty much silence. Aurora still felt extremely ashamed over the morning's revelation, and try as Gambit might, he couldn't keep a smile on her face. But since, they had reached a small clearing they had silently agreed that this would do for their night's rest.

Aurora had been sat alone for the past hour. The blazing sky had settled into a burning hue of fire as the sun began to set. Aurora leant back slowly against the tree she rested by, her eyes slowly scanning the small clearing and the two tents. Gambit was inside his own tent, arranging items within.

Aurora ran a hand slowly through her softly curled hair, pushing it from her eyes. She exhaled a slow sigh as she looked down into her lap. She felt extremely bad. Not only did she feel guilty, but also she felt horribly weak. Like she had no control over the current situation with Logan and Gambit, and that she had no hope of ever having Logan again. Her eyes gently closed shut before pressing tightly together as she made a faint gasp in her throat, forcing herself to be calm, not wanting to cry.

But how could she not? Life was terrible at this moment. She was the cause of many problems and she wasn't strong enough to solve them.

She failed. A lone tear crept out of her left eye and trailed slowly down her cheek, winding wistfully as if it was choosing a path down her soft skin. Her eyes lifted open slowly as she heard Gambit speak softly from his tent entrance.

"Oh, chere, what's the matter?" he asked quietly, crawling through the tent door before pushing up to a standing position.

But Aurora just bit her lower lip slowly, shaking her head in response to him.

It didn't deter Gambit at all, for he walked over to her. As he came upon her, he crouched slowly beside her with a small smile, "Come on.. what are these tears for?"

Aurora's hands moved up to support her face, gently covering her eyes from view, "I feel so awful," she managed to murmur, "Logan.."

"What about Logan?"

"I've hurt him so much.."

"No," whispered Gambit soothing, "No, Lou. You done nothing wrong."

But Aurora shook her head again, "No, I've continuingly kept him hanging, and just when it seemed like things were going to be alright I've gone and ruined things. I must stop, I must let him go." Her hands tightened to fists gently, "Oh, Remy. I never meant to hurt him. I don't want to hurt him!" Her tears fell freely, splashing down her cheeks and tumbling to drip down upon the white vest.

Gambit leant forward slowly, taking his arms around her and he held her tightly to him, nestling his head into her shoulder comfortingly. However, there was a rather cruel smirk lighting up to his face as Aurora continued to talk.

"He doesn't deserve anymore pain," she whispered, "He suffered more than me in the past and he's suffering more than me now."

Gambit just nodded his head slowly, holding her tightly, a hand gently supported her head as he spoke to her, "Don't worry about him.. just concentrate on yourself, ya?"

He felt her head nod gently against his as she pulled away from his neck and blinking sheepishly at him from her glistening eyes, "I will.. but first of all. I've got to let Logan go before I hurt him anymore."

"Darlin', I don't give a damn about Wolverine," said Gambit simply as he held her shoulders, "Come on, chere. He'll be fine.."

Aurora sighed gently as she lowered her head, "I'm being stupid aren't I?"

"A little," said Gambit with a smirk before kissing her forehead, "Don't worry about Wolverine."

She made a weak sort of smile in response to Gambit, shakily pushing her tears away, "I'll try not to.. I mean, you're right. He can look after himself I suppose."

Gambit laughed softly as he stood to his feet, gently pulling the woman up with him, "I mean come on.." he chuckled as he turned away, "It's not as if you love him, is it?" he walked back towards the tent, crouching down over the bags.

Aurora's face relaxed a little at his words, "No.." she said unsurely, looking down at the ground. Such a lie! Her affections for Logan were obvious. But maybe they were wrong? She had hurt Logan a lot.. she had willingly gone into Gambit's arms and she didn't even need much persuading. Maybe Gambit was more her man? She looked up slowly as she watched Gambit rise up, looking down at the backpacks with a tilt of his head.

She blinked thoughtfully before walking over to him. He was unaware as she came silently behind him. That was the intention. She wanted to catch him by surprise like her and Logan were caught by surprise all those months ago. Her hands outstretched and she spun him around. She had to test something. Gambit staggered with surprise at the sudden movement and stumbled a little. He didn't even have chance to find his footing before Aurora had pressed her mouth up to his in a sudden and alarming kiss. Gambit blinked suddenly in response, his hands weak by his sides before he found it in him to react and slowly placed his hands at her hips.

Her arms were holding him close; her kiss was delicately soft, like her first kiss with Wolverine had been. Her lips motioned with Gambit's ever so gently, searching, wondering. And then, slowly, she let her mouth fall from his and she lowered her head thoughtfully, eyes closing.

It wasn't the same. The surprise didn't make it feel at all similar to when Logan and her kissed on the beach.

"That was sneaky," said Gambit in a cheerful sort of voice.

Aurora raised her head gently, giving a sheepish grin at him. But inside she felt worse. She felt Gambit nudge her cheek softly before he tried to steal a kiss from her lips again. Aurora barely responded when she felt the lips peck hers. She shook her head gently, giving an apologetic smile, "I need to go to sleep Remy.. I'll talk with you tomorrow? Alright?"

Gambit was left open mouthed as the woman disappeared into her tents, the flap of the doors swatting side to side after her disturbance of entry. He didn't even get chance to protest. With a small scowl he folded his arms, red eyes staring at the door whilst he muttered almost silently to himself, "Don't you be doubting yourself, woman. Gambit don't waste time with fools."

Apologies if this is not up to usual standard. Writer's block is dampening my usual skill :(

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