This one is LONG...
Important Ramble towards bottom.
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Life at the mansion resumed as normal. The team was back, the professor was back and they now had a new home in progress. Everyone was exhausted from the latest slew of ordeals. Everyone had changed but it was a minor one. Jean and Scott where now closer, Kitty had become quieter and Spkye more obedient. Logan was more paranoid and Storm was tired often. Everyone had changed, even Rogue. She still kept to herself, but seemed to be more apart of the team. This was a relief to everyone because they could now fully trust her.
It was a Friday morning and Rogue had just got up to grab a bite to eat. She was grateful that today was Friday and couldn't wait to get home and sleep. She looked outside lazily and sighed.
"Ah really don't wanna go to school."
She took a bite out of her apple snorted.
"This sucks."
"My feelings exactly."
Rogue turned around and saw Spyke entering the kitchen with his skateboard under his arm. He smiled wearily and sat on top of the table.
"I mean, why do we have to go to school? We're like super heroes now. We don't need it, i'm telling you man. We should have non-school privileges."
Rogue laughed heartily.
"Yeah, ah guess you're right."
She finished her apple and threw it away. Rogue crossed the room to join him on the table. She looked around.
"Everythang is so different. Its gonna take some time to get used to it, ah guess."
Evan shrugged, running his fingers through his hair.
"Yep. Anyway, the way I see it is, we are saints ya know? I mean we kick evil butt! WE are the good guys, Magneto's bad. Anyone who follows Magneto is st-"
Evan stopped himself and looked at Rogue. Her head was bent down and she was looking at her feet.
"Um, i mean, not EVIL or STUPID, just um, misguided, yeah. You are in _no_way_ like that, or well, you used to be. Oo, NO!! I didn't mean to say that, it's just.... shit...Rogue, i'm sorry. I forgot you used to work for him."
Rogue sniffed and lifted her head, giving him a sad smile.
"Its okay. Ah'll be fine. That's not me anymore, its just...."
Evan had his hand on her back and was rubbing it. He stopped and narrowed his eyes.
"Pietro. That bitch."
Rogue's smile faded and she looked around.
"Yeah."
Evan's spikes grew out a bit of his arm and Rogue put a hand on his shoulder to calm him. He unflexed and returned to normal.
"He chose his own path. Ah'm just sad that it wasn't with mae."
Spyke growled and jumped off the table.
"Well, he was a dumbass."
He gathered up his things and extended his hand to Rogue.
"Shall we?"
Rogue rolled her eyes and accepted his offered hand.
"Whatever."
They turned and headed for Scott's car. Rogue stopped short and Evan turned around. He saw a mischievous smile on her face.
"Hey Rogue, what's up?"
Rogue casually walked over to where he was. Kitty, Scott, and Jean were in the car, ready to go. Rogue placed her arm over Spyke's shoulders.
"Ya know. Ah've let you get away with lots of stuff lately."
Spyke started to wonder what she was talking about. Rogue shook her head in mock disappointment.
"Maybe THIS will refresh your memory."
With a swift motion of her hand, she brought out a rectangular object out of her book-bag. It was black and the sides looked a bit melted. Evan looked at her, puzzled.
"What's that?"
His eyebrows quirked into a confused arch. Rogue rolled her eyes and walked past him to the car.
"You know its funny how ah ALWAYS find out."
She saw he wasn't following so she tossed it to him. He played around with it and saw film inside. His face expressed a look of 'Oh shit, i'm gonna die'. Rogue laughed evilly.
"Ah found it when ah was cleaning the old room area."
He gulped and backed up. Kitty and the others where in the car watching the scene with interest. Rogue looked at them and narrowed her eyes, letting them know that she remembered they where part of it too. They instantly busted out and laughed when she turned back to Evan.
"Ah am disappointed in you Spyke! You taped me an Pietro dancin' you sneak! And on top of that, you showed everyone! I was depressed but not that damned depressed. Don't think ah couldn't hear y'all down there. Hootin and hollerin."
Spyke's breath caught in his throat as Rogue advanced on him. His watch beeped and he looked at it, relieved.
"Damn Rogue, look at the time, I better leave now before i'm late for school!"
Evan hopped on his skateboard and left. Rogue's expression changed and she laughed heartily. She bent down and picked up the tape, he had dropped it with the skateboard. She turned to the group in the car. Kitty opened the door for her and giggled.
"So, who told you? Like, who squealed?"
Rogue hopped in and sat in the back and relaxed.
"Oh, ah think y'all know who."
Jean tossed her hair and laughed.
"Yeah, it must be great, being his favorite."
Kitty giggled.
"Yeah, can you like, say-"
"LOGAN."
They all answered and laughed. Scott revved up the car and looked back into his rear view mirror at Rogue.
"So, you plannin on keeping that tape?"
Rogue scrunched up her nose.
"Hell naw. Ah got someone else ta play with."
Kitty grew wide-eyed and so did Jean. She had read her mind and was trying to control her laughter. She was thoroughly impressed.
"Rogue's a player now."
Rogue winked.
"Ya know it. Hold up."
She looked around and found a trashcan, aimed and threw the video in it.
"SCORE!"
They all laughed and Scott pulled off. Kitty and Rogue where talking in the back.
"So, what should ah do to Evan on tha way?"
Kitty thought and grinned cat like.
"Oh i know! You can like, take off your glove and shake your fist at him while we drive by."
Rogue thought about it and nodded. They exchanged high-fives and sat back as they left the gates. After they where gone, a light spark flung the trashcan into the air and made it land on a nearby hill. A figure in black picked it up.
"Dis could be intrestin'."
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Pietro's boots clicked on the steel floor as he entered his father's chamber. He saw Eric writing down in his notepad. He walked up to him and stood in front of the desk.
"You wanted to see me?"
Magneto nodded his head and put down his pen. He motioned for Pietro to sit and he did. He turned to his son.
"I've decided that it is best that we recruit the rest of the brotherhood."
Pietro nodded his head. He already knew that Magneto had sent Gambit as a watch and that he wasn't EXACTLY doing his job. Pietro tensed a little, but pushed it out of his thoughts. Eric sensed his anger and leaned back in his chair.
"And another thing. I've been considering taking some of the X-men as test subjects in my plan."
Pietro's eyes opened a bit and stopped breathing. Eric sighed.
"Of course, not your precious Rogue."
Pietro resumed breathing and calmed down.
"Oh. Okay. So, we can follow through with the plan right? I mean, we can bring her now?"
Eric shook his head.
"But you said we could now!"
Eric leaned forward and placed a hand on Pietro's shoulder.
"There are too many complications."
Pietro slapped his hand off.
"Whatdoyoumeancomplications!! Shestilllovesme, iknowit!!!"
Eric got up.
"Here, take this orb to Bayville, and you will see what I am talking about."
Pietro got up as well.
"Yeah. I'll go, but I'll run there. Its faster."
Eric shrugged his shoulders lazily and decided not to argue.
"As you wish. I'll warn you. You might not like what you see."
"Yeahyeahletmegetgoin'"
Magneto waved his hand and a communicator from his bed flew into Pietro's hands.
"Take this and stay in contact with me. You can keep an eye on your dear Rogue while you give Gambit his orders. Understood?"
Pietro bit his bottom lip and nodded. In a flash he was gone. Eric fell back into his chair and rubbed his temples.
"Gambit is courting the wrong girl. If Pietro doesn't kill, surely Wolverine will...."
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It was lunchtime and everything had run smoothly. Of course Rogue received the usual glares, but she could stand them now. Her pencil glided across the sketchbook, circling and scratching. She was a great artist and did whatever she could to perfect it. Her mind wasn't really where it was supposed to be and before she knew it, she was fighting off a bully. Everything she did was mechanical. It was natural for things like this to happen so Rogue threatened the guys in the normal way. Her mind drifted to Pietro and she snapped at the bullies. They were arguing loud and she was about to slap the guy until that Gambit intervened.
"What the hell are YOU doing here?"
Gambit eyed Rogue up and down, smirking in the process.
"I jus wann ta help ya chere."
Rogue shivered. No one had ever made her feel that way except for Pietro. The thought made her hot and she decided to go on with the plan.
"Well, ah don't NEED your help."
Rogue turned heel and walked away smoothly, making sure her hips swung seductively. Gambit cocked his head to the side and let out a low whistle.
"Gambit can see dat."
A blush crept into her face and instead of laughing maliciously, a light giggle escaped. It wasn't heavy, anyone who saw her would think she was mad, but Gambit knew what happened.
"One day chere, one day...."
A light breeze played on the trees and he knew that Pietro had arrived. The question was how long was he there? Whatever the case, Gambit didn't care. Pietro ruined his chance, so it was his turn now.
-Rogue's using me to get to Pietro. Very craft chere, very crafty....-
Gambit's figure disappeared into the shadows, leaving Pietro alone red with envy. His fist was so tightly clenched together, his hand began to bleed.
"That bastard is in for it!"
Pietro opened the link to his father, who was waiting on the other line. Magneto could see the rage in his son's eyes and knew that this situation was going to escalate very soon.
"I told you that bringing her here wouldn't be wise."
Pietro growled.
"Yeah, i know. I promise i wont do anything to Gambit until he's served his purpose. BUT i wont tolerate him messing with my Rogue."
Eric's eyes turned white.
"Return here to me and we will decide what we will do about this. It can wager in our favor, Pietro."
Pietro calmed himself down and composed himself.
"Yes father, i'm on my way."
Pietro turned off the connection and looked back at the empty bench.
-You and I belong together. It's in our genes. Once everything is revealed, we WILL be together. Whether Gambit likes it or not.-
Rogue turned around as she entered the school to go to class. It was as if a light hand caressed her neck, but when she looked, there was nothing. A rose petal drifted down into her palm and she shivered.
-It's coming...-
She clutched the petal in her hand and walked into the building, the light scent of a rose lingering in the afternoon.
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Okies, first off, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!!! Woot woot!
Second: I know that they are from two different episodes but i have to catch up with the storyline of the show, so i'm merging some of the episodes. It still happens at the same time in the show so don't worry k? (Who loves ya?) ^_~. Third: I'm pushin for 100 reviews. If i get it, I'll try to do a spectacular chapter, so tell everyone.... MUHAHAHAAAAAAAA! *Ahem* so please review, any suggestions? Feel free to email me or put it in your review! Bye!
Important Ramble towards bottom.
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Life at the mansion resumed as normal. The team was back, the professor was back and they now had a new home in progress. Everyone was exhausted from the latest slew of ordeals. Everyone had changed but it was a minor one. Jean and Scott where now closer, Kitty had become quieter and Spkye more obedient. Logan was more paranoid and Storm was tired often. Everyone had changed, even Rogue. She still kept to herself, but seemed to be more apart of the team. This was a relief to everyone because they could now fully trust her.
It was a Friday morning and Rogue had just got up to grab a bite to eat. She was grateful that today was Friday and couldn't wait to get home and sleep. She looked outside lazily and sighed.
"Ah really don't wanna go to school."
She took a bite out of her apple snorted.
"This sucks."
"My feelings exactly."
Rogue turned around and saw Spyke entering the kitchen with his skateboard under his arm. He smiled wearily and sat on top of the table.
"I mean, why do we have to go to school? We're like super heroes now. We don't need it, i'm telling you man. We should have non-school privileges."
Rogue laughed heartily.
"Yeah, ah guess you're right."
She finished her apple and threw it away. Rogue crossed the room to join him on the table. She looked around.
"Everythang is so different. Its gonna take some time to get used to it, ah guess."
Evan shrugged, running his fingers through his hair.
"Yep. Anyway, the way I see it is, we are saints ya know? I mean we kick evil butt! WE are the good guys, Magneto's bad. Anyone who follows Magneto is st-"
Evan stopped himself and looked at Rogue. Her head was bent down and she was looking at her feet.
"Um, i mean, not EVIL or STUPID, just um, misguided, yeah. You are in _no_way_ like that, or well, you used to be. Oo, NO!! I didn't mean to say that, it's just.... shit...Rogue, i'm sorry. I forgot you used to work for him."
Rogue sniffed and lifted her head, giving him a sad smile.
"Its okay. Ah'll be fine. That's not me anymore, its just...."
Evan had his hand on her back and was rubbing it. He stopped and narrowed his eyes.
"Pietro. That bitch."
Rogue's smile faded and she looked around.
"Yeah."
Evan's spikes grew out a bit of his arm and Rogue put a hand on his shoulder to calm him. He unflexed and returned to normal.
"He chose his own path. Ah'm just sad that it wasn't with mae."
Spyke growled and jumped off the table.
"Well, he was a dumbass."
He gathered up his things and extended his hand to Rogue.
"Shall we?"
Rogue rolled her eyes and accepted his offered hand.
"Whatever."
They turned and headed for Scott's car. Rogue stopped short and Evan turned around. He saw a mischievous smile on her face.
"Hey Rogue, what's up?"
Rogue casually walked over to where he was. Kitty, Scott, and Jean were in the car, ready to go. Rogue placed her arm over Spyke's shoulders.
"Ya know. Ah've let you get away with lots of stuff lately."
Spyke started to wonder what she was talking about. Rogue shook her head in mock disappointment.
"Maybe THIS will refresh your memory."
With a swift motion of her hand, she brought out a rectangular object out of her book-bag. It was black and the sides looked a bit melted. Evan looked at her, puzzled.
"What's that?"
His eyebrows quirked into a confused arch. Rogue rolled her eyes and walked past him to the car.
"You know its funny how ah ALWAYS find out."
She saw he wasn't following so she tossed it to him. He played around with it and saw film inside. His face expressed a look of 'Oh shit, i'm gonna die'. Rogue laughed evilly.
"Ah found it when ah was cleaning the old room area."
He gulped and backed up. Kitty and the others where in the car watching the scene with interest. Rogue looked at them and narrowed her eyes, letting them know that she remembered they where part of it too. They instantly busted out and laughed when she turned back to Evan.
"Ah am disappointed in you Spyke! You taped me an Pietro dancin' you sneak! And on top of that, you showed everyone! I was depressed but not that damned depressed. Don't think ah couldn't hear y'all down there. Hootin and hollerin."
Spyke's breath caught in his throat as Rogue advanced on him. His watch beeped and he looked at it, relieved.
"Damn Rogue, look at the time, I better leave now before i'm late for school!"
Evan hopped on his skateboard and left. Rogue's expression changed and she laughed heartily. She bent down and picked up the tape, he had dropped it with the skateboard. She turned to the group in the car. Kitty opened the door for her and giggled.
"So, who told you? Like, who squealed?"
Rogue hopped in and sat in the back and relaxed.
"Oh, ah think y'all know who."
Jean tossed her hair and laughed.
"Yeah, it must be great, being his favorite."
Kitty giggled.
"Yeah, can you like, say-"
"LOGAN."
They all answered and laughed. Scott revved up the car and looked back into his rear view mirror at Rogue.
"So, you plannin on keeping that tape?"
Rogue scrunched up her nose.
"Hell naw. Ah got someone else ta play with."
Kitty grew wide-eyed and so did Jean. She had read her mind and was trying to control her laughter. She was thoroughly impressed.
"Rogue's a player now."
Rogue winked.
"Ya know it. Hold up."
She looked around and found a trashcan, aimed and threw the video in it.
"SCORE!"
They all laughed and Scott pulled off. Kitty and Rogue where talking in the back.
"So, what should ah do to Evan on tha way?"
Kitty thought and grinned cat like.
"Oh i know! You can like, take off your glove and shake your fist at him while we drive by."
Rogue thought about it and nodded. They exchanged high-fives and sat back as they left the gates. After they where gone, a light spark flung the trashcan into the air and made it land on a nearby hill. A figure in black picked it up.
"Dis could be intrestin'."
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Pietro's boots clicked on the steel floor as he entered his father's chamber. He saw Eric writing down in his notepad. He walked up to him and stood in front of the desk.
"You wanted to see me?"
Magneto nodded his head and put down his pen. He motioned for Pietro to sit and he did. He turned to his son.
"I've decided that it is best that we recruit the rest of the brotherhood."
Pietro nodded his head. He already knew that Magneto had sent Gambit as a watch and that he wasn't EXACTLY doing his job. Pietro tensed a little, but pushed it out of his thoughts. Eric sensed his anger and leaned back in his chair.
"And another thing. I've been considering taking some of the X-men as test subjects in my plan."
Pietro's eyes opened a bit and stopped breathing. Eric sighed.
"Of course, not your precious Rogue."
Pietro resumed breathing and calmed down.
"Oh. Okay. So, we can follow through with the plan right? I mean, we can bring her now?"
Eric shook his head.
"But you said we could now!"
Eric leaned forward and placed a hand on Pietro's shoulder.
"There are too many complications."
Pietro slapped his hand off.
"Whatdoyoumeancomplications!! Shestilllovesme, iknowit!!!"
Eric got up.
"Here, take this orb to Bayville, and you will see what I am talking about."
Pietro got up as well.
"Yeah. I'll go, but I'll run there. Its faster."
Eric shrugged his shoulders lazily and decided not to argue.
"As you wish. I'll warn you. You might not like what you see."
"Yeahyeahletmegetgoin'"
Magneto waved his hand and a communicator from his bed flew into Pietro's hands.
"Take this and stay in contact with me. You can keep an eye on your dear Rogue while you give Gambit his orders. Understood?"
Pietro bit his bottom lip and nodded. In a flash he was gone. Eric fell back into his chair and rubbed his temples.
"Gambit is courting the wrong girl. If Pietro doesn't kill, surely Wolverine will...."
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It was lunchtime and everything had run smoothly. Of course Rogue received the usual glares, but she could stand them now. Her pencil glided across the sketchbook, circling and scratching. She was a great artist and did whatever she could to perfect it. Her mind wasn't really where it was supposed to be and before she knew it, she was fighting off a bully. Everything she did was mechanical. It was natural for things like this to happen so Rogue threatened the guys in the normal way. Her mind drifted to Pietro and she snapped at the bullies. They were arguing loud and she was about to slap the guy until that Gambit intervened.
"What the hell are YOU doing here?"
Gambit eyed Rogue up and down, smirking in the process.
"I jus wann ta help ya chere."
Rogue shivered. No one had ever made her feel that way except for Pietro. The thought made her hot and she decided to go on with the plan.
"Well, ah don't NEED your help."
Rogue turned heel and walked away smoothly, making sure her hips swung seductively. Gambit cocked his head to the side and let out a low whistle.
"Gambit can see dat."
A blush crept into her face and instead of laughing maliciously, a light giggle escaped. It wasn't heavy, anyone who saw her would think she was mad, but Gambit knew what happened.
"One day chere, one day...."
A light breeze played on the trees and he knew that Pietro had arrived. The question was how long was he there? Whatever the case, Gambit didn't care. Pietro ruined his chance, so it was his turn now.
-Rogue's using me to get to Pietro. Very craft chere, very crafty....-
Gambit's figure disappeared into the shadows, leaving Pietro alone red with envy. His fist was so tightly clenched together, his hand began to bleed.
"That bastard is in for it!"
Pietro opened the link to his father, who was waiting on the other line. Magneto could see the rage in his son's eyes and knew that this situation was going to escalate very soon.
"I told you that bringing her here wouldn't be wise."
Pietro growled.
"Yeah, i know. I promise i wont do anything to Gambit until he's served his purpose. BUT i wont tolerate him messing with my Rogue."
Eric's eyes turned white.
"Return here to me and we will decide what we will do about this. It can wager in our favor, Pietro."
Pietro calmed himself down and composed himself.
"Yes father, i'm on my way."
Pietro turned off the connection and looked back at the empty bench.
-You and I belong together. It's in our genes. Once everything is revealed, we WILL be together. Whether Gambit likes it or not.-
Rogue turned around as she entered the school to go to class. It was as if a light hand caressed her neck, but when she looked, there was nothing. A rose petal drifted down into her palm and she shivered.
-It's coming...-
She clutched the petal in her hand and walked into the building, the light scent of a rose lingering in the afternoon.
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Okies, first off, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!!! Woot woot!
Second: I know that they are from two different episodes but i have to catch up with the storyline of the show, so i'm merging some of the episodes. It still happens at the same time in the show so don't worry k? (Who loves ya?) ^_~. Third: I'm pushin for 100 reviews. If i get it, I'll try to do a spectacular chapter, so tell everyone.... MUHAHAHAAAAAAAA! *Ahem* so please review, any suggestions? Feel free to email me or put it in your review! Bye!