Hey, sorry I haven't updated in a while, but I've been extremely busy with school, mainly Calculus homework and exams....
Disclaimer: Ah don' own X-men....
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Chapter 3: A Not-So-Peaceful Dinner
Rogue let out a sigh of relief as she collapsed onto the bed. She had barely been able to stop herself from strangling the bitchy red head, Jean Gray. The prep had offered to give them a guided tour, and with their father and Xavier there, Rogue and Nicoletta had felt obligated to say yes. That was a huge mistake. It had taken Jean three hours to show them around the mansion as she went on and on about how great all of the X-men were. Particularly Scott Summers. In every room they entered, Jean was able to provide them with some type of random fact, and a personal story, which seemed to always involve Scott. God, Rogue was sick of hearing about Scott. Everything Jean said was pointless, and Rogue could care less about it. She was getting ticked off at the red head, who seemed to enjoy being the center of attention. It also didn't help that she was trying to befriend her sister.
There was Jean, ignoring Rogue, focusing all of her attention on Nicoletta. It seemed that the prep wasn't too fond of Rogue's gothic look, instead opting for the more normal looking of the two. Rogue didn't always like to admit it, but Nicoletta definitely could pull of the preppy look if she wanted to. She figured Jean must have noticed this as well and was trying to get her sister to become part of the selective I love Jean Gray fan club. Rogue smirked. Her attempt would be useless. Nicoletta was seeing through the whole act. Rogue scowled for the millionth time as Jean's friendly smile bore down on Nicoletta. Now she was telling her sister a joke. They both laughed, and then Nicoletta turned back to Rogue, her eyes telling Rogue just what she wanted. Jean was just making Nicoletta more annoyed as each minute ticked by.
After what seemed like days of torture, Jean finally stopped in front of a plain wooden door in what she said was the West Hall.
This will be your room.
Jean then proceeded to open the door, revealing a room complete with beds and a private bathroom. There were also two desks, bookcases, dressers, and walk-in closets.
Not bahd... Rogue commented as she stepped into the room.
Yes. It is a rather nice room. One of the best two person rooms we have, Jean said, I have my own room, but even I have to share a bathroom with others in the hall.
Her voice trailed off, bitter about the bathroom and she frowned momentarily. I should have my own bathroom. I wonder why the Professor gave them one..I think their room is even bigger than mine! Why didn't I get this room?'
Jean remembered as her smile returned, The Professor wanted mw o remind you that dinner will be at six, which means you have about forty five minutes left to do as you please. If you need anything, my room is the last door on the left.
Rogue noted, with displeasure, that the last comment was directed directly to Nicoletta. She nodded to Jean, and turned away form the prep, heading for the glass doors that lead to the balcony. Jean's eyes narrowed as Rouge ignored her.
Thank ya, Nicoletta smiled, drawing Jean's attention away from her sister.
Jean smiled back. She'll make the perfect slave, I mean side kick, that I need for my image.'
With a flip of her hair, Jean had left the room.
Nicoletta said as she joined her sister on the balcony, She tried ta get inta mah head.
Did ya let
No! She can' break through mah shields.
Ah didn' think she could, Rogue replied, Ya know, weh're gonnah need ta buy some stuff ta fill up this room.
Nicoletta grinned, Fine bah meh. As long as weh get Daddy's platinum card tho'.
Tha' was the plan.
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Forty five minutes later, the sisters arrived at the already crowded table.
Rogue, Nicoletta, Xavier said acknowledging their presence, Come in and take a seat. We were just about to begin.
Silently Rogue took a seat next to a girl and guy that she had meet earlier, while Nicoletta took the seat between their father and Ororo. Dinner started immediately, and the room became filled with noise. Large dishes full of biscuits, mashed potatoes, veggie, and chicken made their way around the table as the hungry teens loaded the food onto their plate. As she passed the biscuits, Rogue looked across the table to her sister, who was in the middle of a discussion with Ororo and their father.
the girl next to her began, Your name is, like, Rogue right?
Rogue nodded, An' ya Kitty rahght?
Kitty said cheerfully, So, like, where are you from?
Rogue replied biting into a biscuit.
De belle fille be a river rat den.
Both girls turned their heads to the owner of the voice.
Kitty shrieked, Don't, like, be cruel!
Ah'm sure the swamp rat doesn' know any bettah, Rogue replied cooly, They live in bayous aftah all.
Remy's eyes twinkled with amusement for a moment before he clutched his heart, Ya wound Remy chere.
Ah could care less, was all Rogue said before she returned to eating her dinner and answering Kitty's questions.
Remy just frowned. Dat never happens. Guess Remy jus' have ta try harder...'
Before he could even open his mouth though, Jean directed her attention, and the rest of the table's as well, to Nicoletta.
So Nicoletta, do you like your room?
Nicoletta nodded, Yeah, Rogue an' Ah need ta get some stuff tho'. The rooms kindah emptah.
Jean's face lit up, Really? I know! How about I take you and Rogue shopping to the mall? It'll give you a chance to see most of Bayville as well. I'll drive us.
Nicoletta looked at Rogue, who had a scowl on her face. She obviously didn't want to go with the prep, Sure, tha'd beh great, jus' great...
How could she say anything but that? The whole table was looking at her.
Jean beamed at her, Great! It'll just be us three, oh, and Scott.
Like, totally unfair Jean! Kitty cried, I like, so need to go to the mall!
Jean sighed, Kitty, you always need to go to the mall.
I, like, do not!
Oh please Kitty, Jean replied rolling her eyes, You do too.
Kitty frowned, I, like, do not Jean!
Gawd, jus' let the gal go, Rogue muttered loud enough for everybody to hear.
Jean glared at Rogue, while Kitty beamed at her.
Fine Kitty, you can come this time.
The girl opened her mouth to speak, but an alarm began to sound.
Logan growled as he turned to Charles.
Xavier placed his hands on his temple and closed his eyes. A moment later, he reopened them, It's the Brotherhood.
That's it for right now. Originally, I was going to introduce the brotherhood in this chapter, and have a nice little battle, but I figured I would update now and make it happen in the next chapter. Sue me. Hope you liked this chapter though.
-Les723