A/N: Thank you for your reviews and replies. Chapter three is here. Hope you like.
Disclaimer: I will never own X-men Evolution or the characters within the story.
Rating: PG13
Pairings: Raine/Kurt, Raien/Amber, and Lloyd/Rogue
Chapter three: The ClubAmber walked around the Institute waiting for the sun to disappear and the moon to show itself so she could go to the club. It was fun meeting guys there although she can't dance, she would talk to them. Although Lloyd wasn't happy anymore, now that Kurt was going; he was excited to go someplace other than the Institute.
"What to do…what to do…" Amber said as she walked by the rec. room.
Amber peeked in slightly to find Gambit sitting on the couch alone. She decided to see what was up with him. This is the first time she saw him sad. Amber took a seat next to the red and black eyed man.
"What's wrong?"
"None of the girls here like me. All I wanted to do was…"
"I honestly don't want to know what you wanted to do, but you need to stop flirting."
"Wha…What are you talking about?"
"You need to stop flirting. Rogue told me a lot about you."
"It was all bad wasn't it?"
"No."
Amber couldn't say yes. He would be even more depressed than he was before.
"Really?"
"Really."
"Are you lying?"
"No."
Gambit had a thoughtful look in his eye. He knew she was lying, but he wanted her to say it. He moved closer to her, leaving her about an inch of movement left. He brought his head closer to hers.
Amber back away slowly knowing what he was going to do. This made Gambit smile and move closer this time she had no way of moving. He brought his head closer to hers this time inches away. She could feel his warm breath on her skin as he kissed her roughly. He then pulled away.
"Now, are you lying to me?"
"No…"
Once again Gambit kissed her, but this time he forced his tongue in her mouth. Once again he pull away leaving Amber breathless.
"Now I'll ask you again. Next time I'm going all the way. Are you lying."
"No."
Gambit slid her down off of her sitting position so that she lay on her back. He rested on top of her kissing her roughly and sliding his hand slowly up her shirt as she tried to escape from him.
"Gambit! Gambit get off! Please get off!"
Lloyd heard the screams from the kitchen. He looked around trying to figure out which direction it was coming from. He turned into his metal panther form and listened again. He then started running towards the rec. room area.
Amber felt her fear kicking in. It was just like before. Just like the time in the alleyway. The time her powers first showed, and the first time she ever really killed anyone. Amber began to freak out. She felt herself being carried away although this time she could control her powers.
Amber took both hers and Gambit's shadow and made it into a staff just like Gambit's. Although she couldn't grasp it to hold it she could control it mentally. Amber had the staff over Gambit's head and…well…let's just say it knocked him out cold.
Amber pushed Gambit off of her and onto the floor. She sat up breathing heavily as she fixed her shirt. This wasn't good. Hopefully she didn't…what was she thinking…she wouldn't kill anyone anymore.
Lloyd came into the room in his human form; not wanting Amber to freak out because there was a metal panther in the Institute. She would see that part of him during battle one day. He looked around wondering where Gambit was.
"Where's Gambit? I heard your screaming and came to help."
"He's right there…" Amber said sighing as she pointed to the ground.
"Was he about to…"
"Yeah, and I was so scared. I felt like last time, but I knew him."
"What happened last time?"
"It happened when I was fifteen. I was on my way back from getting the groceries so that I had something to eat later that day. The only thing was…I didn't realize I was being watched, and watched closely. When I was walking by an alleyway a hand reached out and pulled me inside. The man told me to be quiet and that he wouldn't hurt me too bad if I didn't scream. Then everything went black. The next thing I knew I was holding shadow with the man lying dead in the alleyway."
"You were almost raped?"
"I guess you could say that." Amber felt her pain coming back.
She saw the painful memory that has plagued her for so long. How much she wished it didn't happen, but nothing can change the past. Lloyd saw tears sliding down her cheeks. Amber didn't realize she had started crying.
Lloyd brought a hand up and wiped away her tears.
"It's ok. Here things like that won't happen to you. Gambit isn't that heartless. He was probably fooling around. If you told him what happen he shouldn't do it again."
"I know, but it's just hard telling people. It brings back those painful memories that I tried so hard to keep hidden within the depths of my mind."
"If anyone ever tries to hurt you or if they hurt you, tell me. I will make sure they don't mess with you or any other girl again."
"Thanks. I will."
"Do you feel better now?" Lloyd said kissing Amber on her forehead.
"Yeah, I do. Thank you."
"Anything for a friend."
"Can I ask you something?"
"It depends on the question."
"Would you consider us friends? You're more like a brother to me. A brother that I never had."
"Fine. You are now my little sister." Lloyd said smiling.
A dark figure loomed outside of the rec. room, in the hall. She ran a hand through her hair before sighing in relief.
'How could I think she liked him? She told me that he was like a brother to her already. So why am I getting so worked up over this?' The girl thought before leaving back to the dorm area.
"Thanks Lloyd. I've never really had a family. They didn't like the fact that I had black eyes." Amber hugged Lloyd friendly.
"Well, your welcome." Lloyd said hugging back.
Gambit walked into the rec. room to see Amber and Lloyd hugging. Gambit felt anger coursing threw his veins as he took a step towards the two.
"Hey Lloyd…" Amber said seeing Gambit.
"What is it?"
"Gambit's here…"
Lloyd pulled away from Amber and stared at Gambit.
"Is this why you took her away from the cabin?" Gambit asked.
"No…"
"Gambit it's nothing like that. Lloyd is like a brother to me. I would never like him like that. Please believe me."
"How can I? I don't know what to believe anymore…"
"It's true Gambit. I was walking by when I heard her." Rogue stepped into the room.
"Rogue?" Lloyd said staring at the young woman before them.
"You heard us?" Amber said confused.
"Yeah, sorry for eavesdropping."
"Oh…it's ok…I do that sometimes too…"
Gambit stared at the wall by Rogue to angry to look her in the eye. What was wrong with him? It's not like this ever happened before cause it has. Why was he getting so worked up over it?
"Gambit?" Amber said softly, "Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just need to be alone, that's all. I'm sorry for accusing you Lloyd."
"It's ok. A lot of people jump to conclusions…I would know."
Gambit let out a sigh then left the room. Feeling her spirit being torn Amber followed him.
'I want to make sure he's really ok…' Amber thought as she walked past Rogue.
Rogue reached her hand out quickly and grabbed Amber's wrist.
"Remember everything I told you last night. Keep what I said in mind so if it does happen to you, you won't be so down. You will have to expect something to happen."
With that said Rogue let go of Amber's wrist. Amber smiled and nodded before finally leaving the room…leaving Rogue and Lloyd alone.
Rogue rubbed her arm slightly trying to start a conversation. Lloyd brushed his hand through his hair trying to figure out a way to tell Rogue how he truly feels. Rogue took a step towards him.
"You know. There's been something I've wanted to tell you. For a long time now."
"Same here." Lloyd forced a smile knowing he wasn't sure if he would be able to say it or not.
Amber walked down the hall making sure she was a safe distance from Gambit before walking up to him and start a conversation. Gambit smiled knowing Amber was following him. He walked up the stairs hoping Amber wouldn't catch on. Amber did knowing exactly where he was going because the only thing upstairs was the dorm area where everyone slept.
Gambit walked up to his room, opened the door, and walked inside making sure he closed the door behind him. Amber stopped midway debating if she should knock on the door or not. Amber hesitated before forcing herself to stand in front of Gambit's room. She forced herself to lift her hand up and lightly tap on his door.
Gambit opened the door and peeked his head out. He had a sad expression on his face although he was laughing in his head.
"Yeah…"
"I came to see if you were really ok, but since you lead me to your room I take it you are."
"I didn't lead you to my room. I didn't even notice you were following me."
"Yeah…right…like I'm going to take bullshit like that."
"I swear."
"Whatever."
Gambit smiled slightly at the black eyed girl before him.
"Do you want to come in?"
"So you can rape me? Yeah right, but I think I'll take my chances. You do anything and I swear I'll kill you."
"Ok…ok…I won't I promise."
"I guess I can believe you this time."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Gambit asked almost angrily.
"Oh nothing, nothing." Amber said trying not to laugh.
Gambit put on the puppy dog face trying to get Amber to tell him.
"That doesn't work with me…unless…you're really cute…then I might make an exception."
"Hey!" Gambit said as if offended.
"What!" Amber said running away.
Gambit chased Amber around his room. They both laughed happily even when Gambit playfully tackled her on his floor. Amber's eyes widened in surprise as Gambit stared at her smiling. Amber's eyes soon softened as she too smiled back.
"Are you having fun?"
"Actually, I am. Oh, no! What time is it?"
"It's 8:00 p.m. Why?" Gambit said helping himself then Amber to their feet.
"Lloyd invited me to the club with him, Raine, and Kurt."
"I want to go."
"You'll have to ask Lloyd. It's his idea and he was the one inviting people."
"Ok, come on. Let's go find him."
Gambit grabbed Amber's hand and walked fast down the hall. Amber stared at Gambit who seemed to be focusing more on her than the stuff in front of him.
"Gambit look out!" Amber shout, but Gambit ended up hitting the small table in the hall.
Gambit went flying through the air and slide across the ground.
"Are you ok?" Amber asked running to his side to help him up.
"Yeah. I'm fine." Gambit said, "Just a little bump on my head."
Gambit smiled rubbing his head. As much as it hurt, it's best not to let the black eyed girl worry about him.
"Come on. Let's go now. We need to hurry."
"Ok…"
Amber walked past Gambit and stopped when she got to the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs stood Lloyd waiting for her, Raine, and Kurt. Lloyd turned around and looked up at Amber and smiled. Gambit soon stood beside her, his arm wrapped around her waist.
"I guess you're ready."
"Yeah, is it ok if Gambit comes too."
"Yeah sure. The more the Merrier."
Gambit smiled happily, "Yes…I mean thanks."
Amber giggled at Gambit's response. What fun this was going to be. Hopefully Gambit won't ask her to dance. She still can't. Amber walked down the stairs until she was standing next to Lloyd.
She stood on her tippy toes and whispered into Lloyd's ear, "Can you help me out?"
"What do you need help with?" He whispered back.
"I can't exactly dance…and I'm scared Gambit might ask me."
"Oh, don't worry. He'll probably be too busy with the girls that are there."
"What are you two whispering about," A familiar voice said from behind Gambit.
"You look pretty tonight Mon chere."
"Shut up swamp rat." Raine said walking past him.
"Oh…um…we were…"
"It's none of your business Raine."
"Where's Kurt? Isn't he coming?"
Bamf. Blue smoke poofed in front of Amber, Lloyd, and Raine.
"I'm ready!"
"Kya!" Amber screamed.
"Kurt…you shouldn't do that in front of new students. They don't know your powers."
"Oops. Sorry Amber." Kurt said sounding innocent.
"Oh, it's ok." Amber said forcing a smile, "It's not like you meant to scare me."
Kurt scratched the back of his head and laughed, "Yeah."
"Ok…come on children let's go to the club." Gambit said smiling.
"Children?" Raine said folding her arms over her chest.
"Wrong word…" Kurt said trying to act tough.
"You must be talking about yourself right?" Amber said.
"No. I was talking about all of you."
"Oh, who's all of you?"
"You, Raine, Kurt, and Lloyd."
"You forgot one."
"Who?"
"Yourself."
"Ok, that's enough. Let's just go. I'm driving too." Lloyd said standing between Amber and Gambit.
Gambit sighed, 'Damn I could have…'
Amber looked at the red and black eyed man in confusion. Gambit noticed and just shrugged.
"I'm getting bored just standing here."
"Whatever…"
Lloyd, Raine, and Kurt had already left for the garage where Scott's car rested. Amber looked around trying to figure out where everyone went. Gambit only stared at her trying to figure out what she would do if he grabbed her ass.
"Where's everyone?" She asked hesitating a bit.
"They're probably in the garage waiting for us."
"Oh, well then let's go."
When Amber opened the garage door and walked inside. She saw a red and white convertible with everyone in it. Lloyd of course was in the driver's seat, Raine was in the passenger seat, and Kurt sat behind Raine.
Gambit ran up to the car and waited for Amber. He would do it now. Amber walked up to him wondering what he was planning. She shrugged it off as nothing. Gambit held out a hand to help Amber in the car. When she grabbed on to his hand and stepped inside the car she felt something clench on to her ass. Amber jumped in the air with a squeak.
Lloyd turned around to see what was going on only to see Gambit getting slapped. Everyone around the now angry Amber started to laugh at Gambit who's face started to turn red with a handprint.
"You pervert."
"I'm sorry. I didn't think you would get offended if I did that."
"Yeah…right…Kurt would you mind sitting in the middle?"
"Not at all."
Before Kurt could scoot over Gambit hopped in the car and sat in between him and Amber. Gambit wrapped an arm around Amber's shoulders, but was disappointed when she pushed him away.
"I'm sorry."
"How do I know you're sorry? You have to show me you are first."
Gambit smiled. There was only one way he knew to prove that he was sorry. Gambit moved closer to Amber. Amber stared at him fire still burning in her eyes. Raine who happened to turn around noticed what Gambit was about to do.
Her hand turned pearly white and she placed it on Gambit's shoulder.
"You do anything to Amber and I'll let Raine kill you." Lloyd said angrily.
"But…"
"No buts. She barely knows you. What make's you think she likes you right now?" Lloyd asked expecting him to answer.
"Because…"
"Don't even think about saying anything. I hate you right now." Amber's arms crossed over her breasts as she looked away from Gambit.
"Now you won't even look at me…"
"I'm not looking at you because if I do I'm going to do something I know I will regret later."
Gambit frowned. When he pretended to give up Raine took her hand away and Lloyd paid more attention to the road…which was very surprising…Gambit leaned closer to the back of Amber's neck. He moved her hair out of the way and started nibbling.
Amber couldn't help but giggle. Gambit smiled and started moving around her neck; exploring it as he nibbled. Lloyd looked in his rear view mirror and stared at Gambit, then at Amber. At least he wasn't trying anything that he would regret.
Before Lloyd pulled in the parking lot of the club Gambit bit Amber, leaving fang marks on the side of her neck. Amber somewhat moaned in pain and in pleasure; feeling the two feelings mix together.
"You know. They got rooms in there if you would like to go in one of them later."
"With you…yeah right… I'm only nineteen."
"So. That doesn't mean anything."
"To me it does."
Lloyd nodded his head in agreement, "You should at least get to know her better before you try anything stupid."
Gambit sighed again, "It was worth the try."
Amber walked next to Lloyd and Kurt, while Raine walked up to the bouncer. Raine's hips swayed more and more as she got closer to him. The bouncer perked a brow, and moved the barrier. Raine quickly went to him and whispered something in his ear.
The bouncer looked at Amber, Kurt, Gambit, and Lloyd. His gaze then returned back to Raine, who was waiting for an answer back. The bouncer nodded and Raine smiled.
"Come on. Let's go before he changes his mind." She said walking through the double doors.
Gambit snuck up behind Amber again this time he wrapped his arms around shoulders and leaned against her back. Amber blushed slightly, but she made sure she kept that from Gambit's sight. Lloyd sighed feeling alone without Rogue, if only she liked going to parties and clubs, maybe then they could spend more time with eachother.
Amber looked around the club feeling crowded. Gambit smiled wrapping an arm around her waist and walked around a group of men who seemed to be checking out the young mutant. Gambit smiled kissing her neck lightly before pulling her onto the dance floor.
"Come on. Let's dance." Gambit said happily.
"I…I don't want to…" Amber said shyly.
"What do you mean you don't want to?" Gambit said staring at her curiously.
"I'm saying. I don't want to." Amber didn't want to tell the mutant that she never danced before.
"Fine then. We'll go to the bar."
"I don't drink. I'm still underage."
"Who cares?"
"I don't know."
"That's right. Because no one cares here."
"Fine. Let's get something to drink you stubborn jackass."
"Hey! What's that suppose to mean?"
"That means you're a stubborn jackass."
Gambit smiled at Amber leading her towards the bar. Gambit took a seat near Raine and Kurt. Amber grabbed the seat next to Gambit.
"Hey buddy. What'll it be?" the bartender asked eyeing Amber every now and then.
"I'll take the strongest you got." Gambit said.
"I'll have Australian Wine…Shiraz…please." Amber said quietly.
"Okay sweet thing. Your drink is coming up. He handed Amber her drink.
"How much?"
"It's on the house." The bartender said winking at Amber.
Gambit noticed and got angry at the bartender, "She's mine bastard. Stay away."
"Woah…woah bud…sorry I didn't know." The bartender shrugged still eyeing Amber.
Amber frowned at Gambit, "I can take care of myself ya' know."
"Not here you can't. If you don't watch the people here they may put a drug in your drink and you'll end up getting raped…I'm not letting that happen to you."
"That won't happen." Amber said finishing up the glass of wine.
The bartender then got Gambit's drink, "That'll be five fifty…"
"That's why I wish they had women as bartenders."
Amber heard his comment and left. She saw Lloyd sitting at a table away from the people. She took a seat next to him.
"Where's Gambit?" He asked.
"Talking about women at the bar…" Amber replied angrily.
"You know he always does that right?"
"Yeah, but it's not right to talk about other women in front of someone you like."
Lloyd nodded in agreement…although he never exactly told Rogue how he felt…but that was something he would do when the time is right. Right now, telling anyone he loved them would put those people in danger.
"So…what do we do now?" Amber asked sighing, "I'm bored.
"I'd never thought I would agree with you, but same here." Lloyd said sighing, "So where do you want to go?"
"Swimming or something. Definitely not here. It's too crowded here."
Lloyd stared at Amber, "You can swim. I'm not."
"Oh, why not?" Amber asked curiously.
"I hate water…"
"How can someone hate water?" Amber asked.
"When you can turn into a feline you have a hate for water."
"Oh…ok…so what do you wanna do…"
"I might go someplace that you can't go to…"
"Why?"
"Because it's a place for people like me, and not you…"
"But I can be like you…"
"No…no you can't…you are far from being like me…"
"Ok…then fine…I am…"
Lloyd sighed then turned around and left. Amber watched curiously as he disappeared. She sat in the now empty seat and folded her arms.
Lloyd eyed behind him getting a feeling that someone was watching him. He turned around to see no one, but he knew he was being followed. The only question now was who.
The figure ran quickly behind a building hiding. They climbed up a firewall and jumped from building to building. They watched every now and then to see if Lloyd was still where he was. Lloyd looked up at the building and saw the figure following him.
He hid behind a car and watched as the figure climbed down from the roof and looking around.
"Damn it…where did he go?" The figure said angrily.
Lloyd sighed wondering why they were following him, but he shrugged it off and walked into the nearby bar where he got a few drinks and then headed out.
Amber walked back to the bar area of the club and sat down. She looked at Gambit and then at Raine. Both mutants were drunk and seemed to be chatting about something.
"Would you like another drink cutie?" The bartender said smiling at Amber.
"Same as before." She said smiling slightly.
"So are you and him a couple?"
"Not really…or at least that I know of…"
"How about you getting together with me then?"
"Not happening…I'd rather go out with him…" Amber said pointing to Gambit.
"Oh…hey babe…when did you get here?"
"I just did you drunk…"
"We're not drunk…we're just fine…" Raine commented even though Amber wasn't talking to her.
"Wanna bet?"
"If you sleep with me I will…"
Amber hit Gambit across his head and stared at Kurt, "We should take them home before they cause trouble…"
"Yeah…Rainey does that a lot…"
"Rainey? Where?" Raine said looking around.
"She's in the car Raine…if you hurry you may be able to catch her."
Kurt followed as Raine walked through a large crowed and outside. Amber grabbed Gambit's arm and pulled him to his feet.
"Come on lunkhead…let's get you outta here."
"To your room it is…"
"No…not my room…"
"Then my room right?"
"No…Gambit…no one's room…we're not doing anything…"
Gambit frowned at her as he stumbled out the building; falling to the ground. He also took Amber with him.