Chapter 7- Introduction
Remy groaned as he came to his senses, his head pounding in to his ears. He remembered trying to tell them that they were mutants but got knocked unconscious before he could. He lifted his head and opened his eyes.
His eyes met startled emerald ones. They both stared at each other. Time itself seemed to freeze for the two of them as they couldn't break away from each others gazes. It was as though the world had stopped for the two of them and nothing else existed. A sharp yell brought both of them out of their trance.
"Release him!"
Another group of Morlocks unlocked the chains and helped him to his feet. He silently brushed some dirt off his trench coat then looked at her again.
"De name's Gambit chere. May I have de pleasure of knowing yours?" he asked.
"M'ah names Rogue."
"What kind of a names Rogue?"
"What kind of a name's Gambit?" she retorted.
"Touché chere. Remy Le Beau at your service mademoiselle."
"Marie."
Remy smiled at her and held out his hand. Rogue took his hand and he bent down. He kissed her gloved hand. Rogue blushed furiously at his action as she heard a few children giggling in the background. She looked back at Poison when she heard her speak.
"You are a mutant."
It was more of a statement than a question. Remy nodded his head.
"The others?" Poison asked. "Are they-?"
"Mutants too" he confirmed.
Poison turned around and started to give orders to release them, leaving Remy and Rogue alone. Remy raised a hand to touch her face but Rogue quickly backed away.
"Do ya have a death wish or something?"
"Remy's confused chere."
"If ya touch mah skin ah absorb ya powers. Ya go in to a coma and ya don't wake up sugah."
A groan emerged from the other mutants as they began to come around. Suddenly shouts came from down the tunnels. Shouting and fighting could be heard. Every one of the Morlocks fell silent to listen to the ruckus. It sounded as though it was coming from every direction thanks to the echo. All of a sudden a woman burst through the darkness.