Chapter 4: Answer
-I will be the answer at the end of the line
I will be there for you while you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance if you can't look down-
Kitty sat patiently in the small café not too far from the school. Turns out she did have a lunch date with her old friend. Knowing that she'd be waiting for a little bit, Kitty allowed her mind to wander back to the previous night she had spent with Piotr. He had been so shy and nervous when he showed her his sketches.
They were breathtaking, even in black and white; you could see all the emotion and beauty of the school and a lot of this country possessed. Even the sketches he had done of people looked alive. He had shyly informed her that he wanted to be the school's art teacher when he graduated. He'd be an incredible teacher too.
She had made progress with him as well. Getting to know a little more about him as they talked. He was incredibly passionate about his country and he had a little sister, who he adored and an older brother, who was like his best friend. He loved it here and hoped to move his family out here as well, even if he did love Russia. He was a master at spinning his words into stories and Kitty had found herself hanging on his every word.
-If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll al be worth it worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
Cause I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright-
"Bonjour Petite!" Kitty was startled out of her thoughts, as chaste kiss was placed on her cheek from behind.
"Remy!" Kitty smiled, as the handsome Cajun took a seat across from her. "It's so good to see you."
"Couldn't have my Petite grow'n up witout seeing Remy can we?" Remy Lebeau leaned back in his chair. He really was a handsome man, even without his demonic eyes, but they had never bothered Kitty before. She found them almost enchanting. Today though sunglasses, to keep people from staring and possibly freaking out, hid them. Remy's auburn hair was shorter than the last time she had seen him. Last time, it had reached just past his ears, now it was in a shorter, spiky, trendier do. His face seemed to be chiseled, with angular features and his mouth was quirked in his ever-present smirk.
"No, we can't have that." Kitty shook her head in agreement. "How've you been?"
Kitty could still remember clearly the first time she had met the flirtatious Cajun. She had just recently discovered her mutant powers and while on vacation with her family in New Orleans, she had been separated from her parents. She soon found her being cornered by an anti-mutant gang.
Flashback
"You've got no where to run now, you Mutie freak!" One of the men advanced towards thirteen year-old, Kitty Pryde.
Kitty cowered against the wall. "Please, just leave me alone." She whispered, frightened to the point of tears.
"Not until you're dead." His friend snarled. "You mutant scum should all be dead." He flicked open a switchblade, moving to strike.
His movement was stopped; however, by a hand forcefully grabbing his wrist. "Trust me, not a good idea, Homme." The slightly French accent belonged to a sixteen year-old boy, whose demonic eyes were glowing with power. The expression on his face was deadly. "You want to hurt de Petite, you're just gonna hafta take out de Gambit first."
"Fine, we'll kill you first, Cajun." The man lunged at him, but the boy was quicker. In the blink of an eye he had the man's arm pinned behind his back and a charged card glowing in his hand.
"Looks like dat wont be happen'n Mon Ami." The boy smirked, tossing his card in front of the second guy, exploding once coming into contact with the pavement. Terrified, the guy ran out the alley, his partner close behind him. "Imbeciles." The boy looked towards the still trembling girl. "It's all right pretty fille. De bad men are gone."
"Who are you?" Kitty asked, crawling away from the boy, still terrified.
"My name is Remy Lebeau, Petite. Trust me, Remy will not hurt such a pretty fille." He held out a gloved hand and Kitty suspiciously stared at it, before realizing she had no other choice. She reached out and grasped it. "Dere's a good fille. What's your name, Petite?"
"Kitty." She replied softly.
"Well, my little Shadowcat, let's have Remy get you outta here, non?" He led her out of the alley and out into the crowded streets to find her parents.
End of Flashback
-Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me so a place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight-
Remy had charmed her, even when she was scared out of her wits and he immediately became on of her closest friends, even if she didn't get to see him all that often. She had even used his nickname Shadowcat as her codename. Remy had traveled up to Deerfield often after she returned home and then when she came to Xavier's, he came to Westchester. Her parents had been playing the avoidance game once she had become a mutant. So Kitty regarded Remy as her only family.
"Remy hat a lot of dings in 'is favor at de moment." He chuckled. "A few tricks up 'is sleeve."
"Why do I not like the sound of that?" Kitty raised her eyebrows at him. "What are you up to?"
"Nuttin bad, Petite. Remy jus make'n plans fur your Christmas surprise." Remy let an impish grin cross his face.
"My what?" Kitty stared at him as if he had just told her he had bought an elephant. Remy had never been around during the Holiday Season. "First of all, you never do anything for me over the Holidays and secondly, I'm Jewish."
"Fine, your Hanukah surprise den. Remy will be stay'n in Westchester in time to see you during de Holidays, Petite. We family, non?" He reached across the table and squeezed her hand. "Trust Remy, you'll like de surprise 'e has planned."
"So, where are you staying then?" Kitty changed the subject, knowing she'd get nothing out of him. "If you're going to be around, I want to see you often."
"Oh, I'll be around, my Shadowcat. You wont go far witout Remy." He chuckled and stood. "Come Petite, I must be going. Remy have another appointment, but 'e will come for you again."
"This is the shortest lunch meeting we've ever had." Kitty stood and gave him a hug. "Don't be a stranger. Call me later on tonight."
"Will do, my Shadowcat. Remy will see if he can see you tomorrow. Do you want a ride?" He gestured to his beat up old motorcycle outside the café's entrance.
"Yeah!" Kitty didn't hesitate and eagerly followed him out. Although the visit was short, Kitty felt oddly satisfied. It was just how much Gambit seemed to affect her.
-If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll al be worth it worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
Cause I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright-
"I'll see you tomorrow, promise?" Kitty looked at him, as she climbed off the bike at the gate's entrance.
"Promise Petite. Now, give Remy some love?" He titled his face, grinning cheekily.
Kitty giggled and pecked his cheek. "I'll be expecting your call tonight." She stepped onto the sidewalk. "I love you, Remy."
"I love you too, Petite. I'll call you tonight." With that said, he roared off down the road, leaving a smiling Kitty in his wake.
Feeling lighthearted, Kitty practically skipped into the mansion, only to find Piotr emerging from the Rec. Room with Bobby. "Hi guys!"
"You look happy." Bobby commented.
"Of course I am, it's a gorgeous day." Kitty smiled warmly at Piotr. "Hey Peter."
"Hello Katya." He greeted her softly.
"Who put that smile on your face?" Bobby asked.
"Me." Kitty laughed and headed for the stairs. "I'll see you guys at dinner. I've got homework to finish."
-Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind-
That's chappie four, kinda short, but hey introduced Gambit didn't I? Just wait until you see his surprise. Can we say Piotr jealous? I think so. Major Kiotr action coming up. So, review!
-I will be the answer at the end of the line
I will be there for you while you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance if you can't look down-
Kitty sat patiently in the small café not too far from the school. Turns out she did have a lunch date with her old friend. Knowing that she'd be waiting for a little bit, Kitty allowed her mind to wander back to the previous night she had spent with Piotr. He had been so shy and nervous when he showed her his sketches.
They were breathtaking, even in black and white; you could see all the emotion and beauty of the school and a lot of this country possessed. Even the sketches he had done of people looked alive. He had shyly informed her that he wanted to be the school's art teacher when he graduated. He'd be an incredible teacher too.
She had made progress with him as well. Getting to know a little more about him as they talked. He was incredibly passionate about his country and he had a little sister, who he adored and an older brother, who was like his best friend. He loved it here and hoped to move his family out here as well, even if he did love Russia. He was a master at spinning his words into stories and Kitty had found herself hanging on his every word.
-If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll al be worth it worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
Cause I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright-
"Bonjour Petite!" Kitty was startled out of her thoughts, as chaste kiss was placed on her cheek from behind.
"Remy!" Kitty smiled, as the handsome Cajun took a seat across from her. "It's so good to see you."
"Couldn't have my Petite grow'n up witout seeing Remy can we?" Remy Lebeau leaned back in his chair. He really was a handsome man, even without his demonic eyes, but they had never bothered Kitty before. She found them almost enchanting. Today though sunglasses, to keep people from staring and possibly freaking out, hid them. Remy's auburn hair was shorter than the last time she had seen him. Last time, it had reached just past his ears, now it was in a shorter, spiky, trendier do. His face seemed to be chiseled, with angular features and his mouth was quirked in his ever-present smirk.
"No, we can't have that." Kitty shook her head in agreement. "How've you been?"
Kitty could still remember clearly the first time she had met the flirtatious Cajun. She had just recently discovered her mutant powers and while on vacation with her family in New Orleans, she had been separated from her parents. She soon found her being cornered by an anti-mutant gang.
Flashback
"You've got no where to run now, you Mutie freak!" One of the men advanced towards thirteen year-old, Kitty Pryde.
Kitty cowered against the wall. "Please, just leave me alone." She whispered, frightened to the point of tears.
"Not until you're dead." His friend snarled. "You mutant scum should all be dead." He flicked open a switchblade, moving to strike.
His movement was stopped; however, by a hand forcefully grabbing his wrist. "Trust me, not a good idea, Homme." The slightly French accent belonged to a sixteen year-old boy, whose demonic eyes were glowing with power. The expression on his face was deadly. "You want to hurt de Petite, you're just gonna hafta take out de Gambit first."
"Fine, we'll kill you first, Cajun." The man lunged at him, but the boy was quicker. In the blink of an eye he had the man's arm pinned behind his back and a charged card glowing in his hand.
"Looks like dat wont be happen'n Mon Ami." The boy smirked, tossing his card in front of the second guy, exploding once coming into contact with the pavement. Terrified, the guy ran out the alley, his partner close behind him. "Imbeciles." The boy looked towards the still trembling girl. "It's all right pretty fille. De bad men are gone."
"Who are you?" Kitty asked, crawling away from the boy, still terrified.
"My name is Remy Lebeau, Petite. Trust me, Remy will not hurt such a pretty fille." He held out a gloved hand and Kitty suspiciously stared at it, before realizing she had no other choice. She reached out and grasped it. "Dere's a good fille. What's your name, Petite?"
"Kitty." She replied softly.
"Well, my little Shadowcat, let's have Remy get you outta here, non?" He led her out of the alley and out into the crowded streets to find her parents.
End of Flashback
-Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me so a place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight-
Remy had charmed her, even when she was scared out of her wits and he immediately became on of her closest friends, even if she didn't get to see him all that often. She had even used his nickname Shadowcat as her codename. Remy had traveled up to Deerfield often after she returned home and then when she came to Xavier's, he came to Westchester. Her parents had been playing the avoidance game once she had become a mutant. So Kitty regarded Remy as her only family.
"Remy hat a lot of dings in 'is favor at de moment." He chuckled. "A few tricks up 'is sleeve."
"Why do I not like the sound of that?" Kitty raised her eyebrows at him. "What are you up to?"
"Nuttin bad, Petite. Remy jus make'n plans fur your Christmas surprise." Remy let an impish grin cross his face.
"My what?" Kitty stared at him as if he had just told her he had bought an elephant. Remy had never been around during the Holiday Season. "First of all, you never do anything for me over the Holidays and secondly, I'm Jewish."
"Fine, your Hanukah surprise den. Remy will be stay'n in Westchester in time to see you during de Holidays, Petite. We family, non?" He reached across the table and squeezed her hand. "Trust Remy, you'll like de surprise 'e has planned."
"So, where are you staying then?" Kitty changed the subject, knowing she'd get nothing out of him. "If you're going to be around, I want to see you often."
"Oh, I'll be around, my Shadowcat. You wont go far witout Remy." He chuckled and stood. "Come Petite, I must be going. Remy have another appointment, but 'e will come for you again."
"This is the shortest lunch meeting we've ever had." Kitty stood and gave him a hug. "Don't be a stranger. Call me later on tonight."
"Will do, my Shadowcat. Remy will see if he can see you tomorrow. Do you want a ride?" He gestured to his beat up old motorcycle outside the café's entrance.
"Yeah!" Kitty didn't hesitate and eagerly followed him out. Although the visit was short, Kitty felt oddly satisfied. It was just how much Gambit seemed to affect her.
-If it takes my whole life I won't break I won't bend
It'll al be worth it worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
Cause I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright-
"I'll see you tomorrow, promise?" Kitty looked at him, as she climbed off the bike at the gate's entrance.
"Promise Petite. Now, give Remy some love?" He titled his face, grinning cheekily.
Kitty giggled and pecked his cheek. "I'll be expecting your call tonight." She stepped onto the sidewalk. "I love you, Remy."
"I love you too, Petite. I'll call you tonight." With that said, he roared off down the road, leaving a smiling Kitty in his wake.
Feeling lighthearted, Kitty practically skipped into the mansion, only to find Piotr emerging from the Rec. Room with Bobby. "Hi guys!"
"You look happy." Bobby commented.
"Of course I am, it's a gorgeous day." Kitty smiled warmly at Piotr. "Hey Peter."
"Hello Katya." He greeted her softly.
"Who put that smile on your face?" Bobby asked.
"Me." Kitty laughed and headed for the stairs. "I'll see you guys at dinner. I've got homework to finish."
-Cast me gently into morning
For the night has been unkind-
That's chappie four, kinda short, but hey introduced Gambit didn't I? Just wait until you see his surprise. Can we say Piotr jealous? I think so. Major Kiotr action coming up. So, review!