Author: Roguechere (ME!)
Disclaimer: I do NOT own the X-Men. (Although I wish I did cuz Marvel does sum DUMB stuff with them sometimes!)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hello All. Sorry, I know it has been a pathetically long time since I've updated. I apologize. And I realize that it can be hard to read a new chapter when you can't even remember what the general story was about. So I give you.....
The Catch-Me-Up Summary!
Pietro and Remy both present Rogue with flowers, bringing forth the realization that she will have to choose one or the other. And that her feelings extend to both of the guys. Outside, ambulances arrive to transport Duncan and Steve to the hospital after Remy beat them for making sexual remarks about Rogue. Pietro asks Rogue what's up with her change in appearance and tells her he liked her just the way she was. Of course, there are misunderstandings and the two argue - again. Remy tells Rogue he doesn't feel differently about her now that she's changed her look.
And that's pretty much that. Now on with the story.
Replay: Slow Motion
Instalment 17
Rogue lay snuggly against the large crab apple tree and Remy. Her head was resting on his right knee, with his arms incircling her upper body. "Sorry about de hike dere, but de bike, it be needin some repairs."
"Ah don't mind." The X-Girl said, gazing out over the city of Bayville. It was here that she often came to sit when she needed some time to think, or be alone. But not today. She had wanted to share this place with him. With Remy Lebeau. And as the two sat there, she never wanted to come to this spot alone again. Here in his arms, it just felt, right.
"Beautiful view." He commented.
"Ya, you can see almost everything from up here."
"I wasn't talking about that view chere." His breath was warm against her cheek as he leaned into her. Too scared to turn and look at him, in fear that she might touch him, she continued to lay there as Remy ran his fingers through her hair, and leaned back against the tree. It was such an odd and wonderful feeling . Because of her mutation, she had always made sure to keep her distance from others. Afraid that they might touch her skin. But it never even occured to her that something so simple could feel so wonderful. There were ways she could be touched. Even the heat from Remy's gloved hand squeezing hers, managed to make fireworks go off inside her. This is what she had been missing out on, she thought and let out a sigh. But never again. If she could help it, everyday would be like this.
"And why can't it?" She thought. Although, unbeknowest to her, she had said the words out loud.
"What's dat petite?" He asked, as he stopped the soothing movement of running his fingers through her locks, she took the opportunity to turn and face him.
" Ah was thinkin, Ah lahke this." Rogue placed her hands on Remy's shoulders to pull herself up into a sitting position, facing him. But Remy took hold of her waist and lifted her into his lap. Their faces inches apart.
"I like it too." His husky voice replied. Her previous train of thought was momentarily forgotten as she became lost in the man's shiny red orbs. One of his hands left the side of her waist and she could feel Remy reach into his pocket. The motion caused her to giggle.A smirk appeared on Remy's face.
"What are ya doin swamp rat?" She asked, curious.
"Wouldn' you like ta know." He said, leaning forward. Several emotions washed over the young girl. Want, fear, desire, anger. How could he do this to her? Didn't he realize it tore her up inside to not be able to do the things she wanted to. And knowing that when and if she did, it would hurt him. But before she could voice an objection, something caught her attention out of the corner of her eye. It appeared to be blue. Next thing she knew, the object was hovering over her eyes. "Close yer eyes chere." He whispered. She was somewhat reluctant, not knowing exactly what he was going to do. But the twinkle in his eye for once was not mischievious so she did ask he requested. It took a few moments for anything to happen, when Rogue felt something light on her lips, that covered the bottom part og her face as well. Her forehead creased as she tried to figure out what it was, when pressure was put down over it and her lips. Something warm. Her eyes darted open, to Remy's closed eyes, his face over hers. Rogue was filled with happiness and excitement, and Remy could feel her smiling through the fabric. He stopped so that he could gaze into her eyes, and saw the curiousity there. So he lifted the material so that she could she see it, but she did not even look. She grabbed the back of his head with her hands and crushed their lips together with the thin veil between them.This time it was Remy's turn to smile.
"Remy, Ah want ya ta stay with me." She said, her voice serious.
"What makes you tink' you could get rid of me?" He asked, placing another kiss on her.
"Ah mean, why don't you come live with us, at the institute?"
"Institute?" Remy was somewhat shocked. He actually had no idea where it was that Rogue lived. And now she was telling him it was with other people, at an, asylum as far as he could tell. Rogue couldn't really read the expression on his face and didn't understand the cause of it.
"Ya," but Rogue was suddenly cut off when the Professor's voice could be heard in her head. ~Rogue, please forgive the intrusion, but we have a situation and you are needed right away.~ Rogue quickly shook any remaining essence of the telepathic connection from her mind. She thought her suddenly spacing out might have caused Remy some alarm, but he wasn't even looking at her anymore. He only turned to look when she got up from her position.Quickly running her hands over her clothes, she tried to think of something to say."Um, it's gettin kinda late. Ah should really get goin'."
"Alright petite." He said, jumping to his feet. "You gonna be okay gettin' yourself home? I have some t'ings to take care of." She just nodded her head in response, gave him one of her rare and dazzling smiles, then quickly made her way down hill. Remy watched her until he could no longer see her before quickly returning his attention to watch what he had been looking at before. A small park on the Eastern side of Bayville, slowly being overcome by flames.
"That be Remy's cue." He said. His trench coat flapping behind him as he made his way towards the fire.
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Rogue had gotten the details of the situation on the way over to the scene. She had had to change into her uniform on the X-Jet because everyone else had been at the mansion and were ready to go. Apparently, Magneto and his three lackeys were causing havok in a local park. Particularly, the one who could manipulate fire. Storm had flown ahead with young Bobby Drake to see if they couldn't stop the fire from spreading further.
When the park was in sight, most of the flames had been put out. Tree tops were covered in snow, a bench and some small plants had been frozen. But Bobby and Storm were nowhere to be seen. The Jet landed in a clear and open part of the park as the team quickly emerged from it, Iceman's un-concious form was spotted by Kitty. With a quick glance to Kurt, he vanished in a puff of smoke to appear by their wounded team mates side. Lifting the boy into his arms, he teleported back into the jet and once he was secured, Nightcrawler rejoined the team. "Alright." Cyclops started, addressing them all. "Our first priorities are to find Storm and take out Pyro who seems to be the main threat at the moment." Then, taking a few seconds to look at as many of the X-Men in the face as he felt necessary to get his point across he added. "Now, we know the other's are here as well so I want everyone to ALWAYS be in a group of at least two people. Got it?" Everyone nodded and agreed except for Logan who had already gone off on his own.
Deciding it was a good idea to follow Logan's lead,Rogue, Kitty and Nightcrawler moved forward towards the center of the park, while the others fanned out to the sides. Keeping their eyes peeled the three of them jumped when a growl could be heard followed by the sound of thunder up ahead. They quickly broke into a sprint, trying to locate exactly where the noises had come from when a bolt of lightning made it's way down from the sky. Kurt hugged the girls to his sides and teleported over to the fight. And from what the three saw, it wasn't a fair one either. Sabretooth and Pyro were both ganging up on Ororo. The smell of brimstone in the air alerted Sabretooth to their presence. The element of surprise gone, Rogue decided to step in before things got worse. "What's the matter, you boys ain't neva heard of a fair fight?!" The blond haired boy turned, a smile plastered on his face so wide, it must have hurt.
"A fight with Pyro ain't never gonna be fair love." And with a wink, he let his powers lose. Kurt and Kitty moving one way and closer to Storm, while Rogue rolled the opposite way, on the side of the flames with Sabretooth and Pyro. 'Oh crap.' She thought as the larger mutant looked ready to pounce. Suddenly he stopped, his nostrils flaring as he began sniffing the air. A smile appeared on Rogue's face as she quickly realized what that meant.
"Right on time." She said, as Wolverine leapt over the wall of flames and tackled the hairy mutant to the ground. Pyro's head snapped to the side as he saw this.
"Looks like it's just you an me now." The pyromaniac said, putting an end to the wall of flames just in time to show Kurt teleport Kitty and Storm away.
"Don't flatter yerself." Rogue stated, before charging the boy. He threw a ball of fire at her, but Rogue managed to dodge it just in time before bringing Pyro down to the ground.
"Shoulda known you were the kind of gal to like it rough." Rogue's eyes shot daggers at the boy as she straddled him and pulled off a glove. John, suddenly becoming very nervous attempted to hide it with a joke. "Got you taking off your clothes already...e he." And began to laugh nervously. Rogue just shook her head and then placed her hand on his face.
"Nighty, night." Pyro's memories and powers began to flow through her and when she felt him pass out she stopped the contact. She had seen what he had seen. Saw the faces of people he knew. But there was only one that caught her attention. "No." she thought, as she leaped off of Pyro. She could hear people running towards her and felt a hand on her shoulder.
"You okay?" Cyclops asked, but she didn't have an answer. The entire team was assembled behind her with the exception of Storm, Bobby, Jean and the professor. Two metal orbs hovered behind them before landing on the ground. The first one opened, to reveal Magneto, the second, Remy. It was undeniably him, but he somehow seemed very different to her all of a sudden. He still had on his brown trenchcoat, but underneath he wore body armor that covered his entire chest and held a long wooden staff in his left hand. He also wore the gloves he had caressed her skin with.
"Allow me to introduce you to the newest addition." Magneto began as Remy pulled a deck of cards out from his coat pocket.The team seemed stunned and Rogue was hidden behind the rest of the team.
"De name's Gambit. Remember it." He stated taking the card on top of the pile and charging it. His hand snapped back to toss the card when Rogue yelled for everyone to get down and pushed Scott to the ground as the card whizzed over them.
"You missed them. " Magneto hissed out as Remy spotted Rogue.
"Rogue?" He mouthed, both surprised and confused to see her there.
"Finish what you started Gambit." Erik commanded from beside him. But Remy couldn't take his eyes away from Rogue's. There was something there. Something he saw in them that clutched at his very soul. But his attention was quickly turned to Cyclops who had propped himself up and had his hand up by the side of his visor. Forseeing the attack Remy began to charge another card and was about to throw it at the X-Man when he was thrown off of his feet.
The next thing the cajun knew, he was looking up at the treetops. And he could hear the master of magnetism growl out the name 'Pietro' before all hell broke loose.
TBC
Disclaimer: I do NOT own the X-Men. (Although I wish I did cuz Marvel does sum DUMB stuff with them sometimes!)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hello All. Sorry, I know it has been a pathetically long time since I've updated. I apologize. And I realize that it can be hard to read a new chapter when you can't even remember what the general story was about. So I give you.....
The Catch-Me-Up Summary!
Pietro and Remy both present Rogue with flowers, bringing forth the realization that she will have to choose one or the other. And that her feelings extend to both of the guys. Outside, ambulances arrive to transport Duncan and Steve to the hospital after Remy beat them for making sexual remarks about Rogue. Pietro asks Rogue what's up with her change in appearance and tells her he liked her just the way she was. Of course, there are misunderstandings and the two argue - again. Remy tells Rogue he doesn't feel differently about her now that she's changed her look.
And that's pretty much that. Now on with the story.
Replay: Slow Motion
Instalment 17
Rogue lay snuggly against the large crab apple tree and Remy. Her head was resting on his right knee, with his arms incircling her upper body. "Sorry about de hike dere, but de bike, it be needin some repairs."
"Ah don't mind." The X-Girl said, gazing out over the city of Bayville. It was here that she often came to sit when she needed some time to think, or be alone. But not today. She had wanted to share this place with him. With Remy Lebeau. And as the two sat there, she never wanted to come to this spot alone again. Here in his arms, it just felt, right.
"Beautiful view." He commented.
"Ya, you can see almost everything from up here."
"I wasn't talking about that view chere." His breath was warm against her cheek as he leaned into her. Too scared to turn and look at him, in fear that she might touch him, she continued to lay there as Remy ran his fingers through her hair, and leaned back against the tree. It was such an odd and wonderful feeling . Because of her mutation, she had always made sure to keep her distance from others. Afraid that they might touch her skin. But it never even occured to her that something so simple could feel so wonderful. There were ways she could be touched. Even the heat from Remy's gloved hand squeezing hers, managed to make fireworks go off inside her. This is what she had been missing out on, she thought and let out a sigh. But never again. If she could help it, everyday would be like this.
"And why can't it?" She thought. Although, unbeknowest to her, she had said the words out loud.
"What's dat petite?" He asked, as he stopped the soothing movement of running his fingers through her locks, she took the opportunity to turn and face him.
" Ah was thinkin, Ah lahke this." Rogue placed her hands on Remy's shoulders to pull herself up into a sitting position, facing him. But Remy took hold of her waist and lifted her into his lap. Their faces inches apart.
"I like it too." His husky voice replied. Her previous train of thought was momentarily forgotten as she became lost in the man's shiny red orbs. One of his hands left the side of her waist and she could feel Remy reach into his pocket. The motion caused her to giggle.A smirk appeared on Remy's face.
"What are ya doin swamp rat?" She asked, curious.
"Wouldn' you like ta know." He said, leaning forward. Several emotions washed over the young girl. Want, fear, desire, anger. How could he do this to her? Didn't he realize it tore her up inside to not be able to do the things she wanted to. And knowing that when and if she did, it would hurt him. But before she could voice an objection, something caught her attention out of the corner of her eye. It appeared to be blue. Next thing she knew, the object was hovering over her eyes. "Close yer eyes chere." He whispered. She was somewhat reluctant, not knowing exactly what he was going to do. But the twinkle in his eye for once was not mischievious so she did ask he requested. It took a few moments for anything to happen, when Rogue felt something light on her lips, that covered the bottom part og her face as well. Her forehead creased as she tried to figure out what it was, when pressure was put down over it and her lips. Something warm. Her eyes darted open, to Remy's closed eyes, his face over hers. Rogue was filled with happiness and excitement, and Remy could feel her smiling through the fabric. He stopped so that he could gaze into her eyes, and saw the curiousity there. So he lifted the material so that she could she see it, but she did not even look. She grabbed the back of his head with her hands and crushed their lips together with the thin veil between them.This time it was Remy's turn to smile.
"Remy, Ah want ya ta stay with me." She said, her voice serious.
"What makes you tink' you could get rid of me?" He asked, placing another kiss on her.
"Ah mean, why don't you come live with us, at the institute?"
"Institute?" Remy was somewhat shocked. He actually had no idea where it was that Rogue lived. And now she was telling him it was with other people, at an, asylum as far as he could tell. Rogue couldn't really read the expression on his face and didn't understand the cause of it.
"Ya," but Rogue was suddenly cut off when the Professor's voice could be heard in her head. ~Rogue, please forgive the intrusion, but we have a situation and you are needed right away.~ Rogue quickly shook any remaining essence of the telepathic connection from her mind. She thought her suddenly spacing out might have caused Remy some alarm, but he wasn't even looking at her anymore. He only turned to look when she got up from her position.Quickly running her hands over her clothes, she tried to think of something to say."Um, it's gettin kinda late. Ah should really get goin'."
"Alright petite." He said, jumping to his feet. "You gonna be okay gettin' yourself home? I have some t'ings to take care of." She just nodded her head in response, gave him one of her rare and dazzling smiles, then quickly made her way down hill. Remy watched her until he could no longer see her before quickly returning his attention to watch what he had been looking at before. A small park on the Eastern side of Bayville, slowly being overcome by flames.
"That be Remy's cue." He said. His trench coat flapping behind him as he made his way towards the fire.
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Rogue had gotten the details of the situation on the way over to the scene. She had had to change into her uniform on the X-Jet because everyone else had been at the mansion and were ready to go. Apparently, Magneto and his three lackeys were causing havok in a local park. Particularly, the one who could manipulate fire. Storm had flown ahead with young Bobby Drake to see if they couldn't stop the fire from spreading further.
When the park was in sight, most of the flames had been put out. Tree tops were covered in snow, a bench and some small plants had been frozen. But Bobby and Storm were nowhere to be seen. The Jet landed in a clear and open part of the park as the team quickly emerged from it, Iceman's un-concious form was spotted by Kitty. With a quick glance to Kurt, he vanished in a puff of smoke to appear by their wounded team mates side. Lifting the boy into his arms, he teleported back into the jet and once he was secured, Nightcrawler rejoined the team. "Alright." Cyclops started, addressing them all. "Our first priorities are to find Storm and take out Pyro who seems to be the main threat at the moment." Then, taking a few seconds to look at as many of the X-Men in the face as he felt necessary to get his point across he added. "Now, we know the other's are here as well so I want everyone to ALWAYS be in a group of at least two people. Got it?" Everyone nodded and agreed except for Logan who had already gone off on his own.
Deciding it was a good idea to follow Logan's lead,Rogue, Kitty and Nightcrawler moved forward towards the center of the park, while the others fanned out to the sides. Keeping their eyes peeled the three of them jumped when a growl could be heard followed by the sound of thunder up ahead. They quickly broke into a sprint, trying to locate exactly where the noises had come from when a bolt of lightning made it's way down from the sky. Kurt hugged the girls to his sides and teleported over to the fight. And from what the three saw, it wasn't a fair one either. Sabretooth and Pyro were both ganging up on Ororo. The smell of brimstone in the air alerted Sabretooth to their presence. The element of surprise gone, Rogue decided to step in before things got worse. "What's the matter, you boys ain't neva heard of a fair fight?!" The blond haired boy turned, a smile plastered on his face so wide, it must have hurt.
"A fight with Pyro ain't never gonna be fair love." And with a wink, he let his powers lose. Kurt and Kitty moving one way and closer to Storm, while Rogue rolled the opposite way, on the side of the flames with Sabretooth and Pyro. 'Oh crap.' She thought as the larger mutant looked ready to pounce. Suddenly he stopped, his nostrils flaring as he began sniffing the air. A smile appeared on Rogue's face as she quickly realized what that meant.
"Right on time." She said, as Wolverine leapt over the wall of flames and tackled the hairy mutant to the ground. Pyro's head snapped to the side as he saw this.
"Looks like it's just you an me now." The pyromaniac said, putting an end to the wall of flames just in time to show Kurt teleport Kitty and Storm away.
"Don't flatter yerself." Rogue stated, before charging the boy. He threw a ball of fire at her, but Rogue managed to dodge it just in time before bringing Pyro down to the ground.
"Shoulda known you were the kind of gal to like it rough." Rogue's eyes shot daggers at the boy as she straddled him and pulled off a glove. John, suddenly becoming very nervous attempted to hide it with a joke. "Got you taking off your clothes already...e he." And began to laugh nervously. Rogue just shook her head and then placed her hand on his face.
"Nighty, night." Pyro's memories and powers began to flow through her and when she felt him pass out she stopped the contact. She had seen what he had seen. Saw the faces of people he knew. But there was only one that caught her attention. "No." she thought, as she leaped off of Pyro. She could hear people running towards her and felt a hand on her shoulder.
"You okay?" Cyclops asked, but she didn't have an answer. The entire team was assembled behind her with the exception of Storm, Bobby, Jean and the professor. Two metal orbs hovered behind them before landing on the ground. The first one opened, to reveal Magneto, the second, Remy. It was undeniably him, but he somehow seemed very different to her all of a sudden. He still had on his brown trenchcoat, but underneath he wore body armor that covered his entire chest and held a long wooden staff in his left hand. He also wore the gloves he had caressed her skin with.
"Allow me to introduce you to the newest addition." Magneto began as Remy pulled a deck of cards out from his coat pocket.The team seemed stunned and Rogue was hidden behind the rest of the team.
"De name's Gambit. Remember it." He stated taking the card on top of the pile and charging it. His hand snapped back to toss the card when Rogue yelled for everyone to get down and pushed Scott to the ground as the card whizzed over them.
"You missed them. " Magneto hissed out as Remy spotted Rogue.
"Rogue?" He mouthed, both surprised and confused to see her there.
"Finish what you started Gambit." Erik commanded from beside him. But Remy couldn't take his eyes away from Rogue's. There was something there. Something he saw in them that clutched at his very soul. But his attention was quickly turned to Cyclops who had propped himself up and had his hand up by the side of his visor. Forseeing the attack Remy began to charge another card and was about to throw it at the X-Man when he was thrown off of his feet.
The next thing the cajun knew, he was looking up at the treetops. And he could hear the master of magnetism growl out the name 'Pietro' before all hell broke loose.
TBC