Untouchable
AN/ I am just going to have to say one thing. THANKYOU! My friends threaten to kill me if I tell them one more time about how many great reviews I received. But oh well. Now let's get done to business.
Jenny: I have some things to say to you. I hate your review! No I was just kidding I swear! I love the well deserved criticism. Regarding ROGUE's name I feel like a complete idiot. I went through all my chapters and am uploading the chapters again after changing the mistake. (Great observation!)Next thank you again for making me notice my concentrating on the character's thoughts to much. I will keep that in mind as I write. And finally about the accent, my not writing in all the ahs and such is a purely selfish reason, I am not fond of reading accents nor am I fond writing them. If I get enough replies saying that my leaving the accent out takes away from the story, then I will gladly spend the time filling it in.
Thanks for all the reviews and keep at it!
Bry
Chapter 4
Rising out of the Ashes
Ice began to form on the top of Alkali Lake. Even though it was only 2 weeks since the dam exploded, all the remains of William Stryker's base were sunk at the bottom of the lake. A lone wolf wandered by the frozen mass and started licking up water. It stared out over the icy blue water. It noticed a shiny object off the edge of the coast. Walking up to the piece of scrap metal, it began sniffing at it. All of a sudden the earth began to rumble.
The water started to bubble and the center of the lake shown orange. Flaming wings pierced through the surface and the outline of a bird broke free from its watery grave. The wolf howled at the apparition and ran off into the nearby forest. The woman infused in the force and landed in the crusty snow. She examined the forest and mused. All thoughts had vanished from her brain and she only could think of one thing.
Scott.
But who this was and where he was would not surface into her brain. She stretched her hands over head and the orange glow surrounded her body. She flew into the air and started heading south. She had some unfinished business to do.
Rogue laughed heartedly at the jokes Kitty Pryde was making about the food. Even though everything tasted fine, where would a lunch room be without the tell tale jokes. She played with her skunk strip but stopped when a chair scrapped against the hardwood floor. Scott Summer's sank his head between his knees and groaned. His hands were clutching his temples.
Storm raced towards him and clutched his shoulders.
"Scott! What's wrong?"
He could not muster up a response as he continued to cry in agony. Storm motioned for Logan to come help but he just stared blankly at her with his steak still dripping down his cheek.
"Logan!"
He muttered a curse and approached the man. Without a word he picked up Scott and put him over his shoulder. He cursed about his weight but walked towards the tunnels.
The whole cafeteria burst into out cries. Chaos reigned for a split second until Strom yelled to every one. "The next person to utter a word will enjoy a new thrill." Her eyes searched the room and met Kurt's eyes. "Kurt, you're in charge. Make sure they clean up and keep them away from below." She raced off after Logan and prayed that the Professor was already on his way from his office.
Low murmurs filled the room now and Kitty looked taken aback. "When was the last time Ms. Munroe yelled?"
Jubilation Lee shook her head. "Most be serious if she got angry."
They all said a prayer for Scott and quietly finished their supper. Rogue stared at Bobby and wondered what was going on in his mind. Everyone brought their trays to the kitchen and Rogue decided to take up cleaning duty. Along with the help of Bobby, the place was spotless.
She was finishing wiping off one of the wooden tables when Bobby dropped a bucket of water on the table.
"Man, I don't think I ever saw you clean up this much before."
"I have to do something. The image of Cyclops falling on the floor reminded me of…"
"The attack."
"Yes the attack. We almost died Bobby."
He took her hand into his and held on tight. "But we didn't."
Rogue laughed ironically. "The one thing we can thank Magneto for!"
Bobby agreed but he pulled her closer. "I never want anything to happen to you."
"I know that Bobby. I can't believe you tore off my glove like that. It could have killed you."
"I thought that it would give you a chance."
Rogue moved over to the water bucket. "It was terrifying. You were in agony while I was experiencing ecstasy. My power was like a… drug. I never wanted to let go but my heart did."
Bobby went to pull her closer but his movement caused her to turn around quickly with the water spilling out of the bucket. He met the wave head first and stood there drenched.
"Oh my… I am sorry!"
"Sorry. You're sorry." His voice was deep as he stepped closer to her. She stepped back.
"Bobby NO!"
He lunged at her and she screeched. She ran as fast as possible keeping as many table and chairs between them. He wasn't even running. His constant pace was trying to wear her out. She ran and slipped on a sponge.
He pounced on her, tickling her everywhere. She howled in laughter.
"Bobby, Stop it!"
"Apologize now."
"Never!"
"Then I am afraid I can't stop"
Tears were falling from her face. "B..obb..y"
"Do you want to tell me something?"
"I…"
"Yes?"
"I…"
"You what?"
"Love you."
He stopped and felt all the blood run out of his body. He knelt back on his knees.
"What?"
She stared into his blue eyes and sat up. "I love you."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure. What do you think?"
"I think you are going to be stuck with me forever because I love you to much to let you go." He whispered. He wrapped her in his arms.
"Bobby?"
"Yes, Marie?"
"I think we should clean up this mess." They both looked around the room. Water and soap coated every possible surface.
"Ok."
Scott laid flat down on the examining table, the pain had stopped but he was still in shock. Storm tinkered with the computer, hoping for it to come out with a condition.
"Find anything yet?" Logan sat at the edge of the computer consul.
"No, it just says subject is unresponsive. Like we need a computer to tell us that!" In frustration she kicked the machine.
"It's not like you to get angry."
"Logan, we can't loose anyone else. Jean filled up most of the jobs in this school, and if Scott goes out of action what will we do?"
"Throw a kegger?" At her pained look Logan sighed. "Fine, fine, we'll get one eyed monster back and on his feet. Since Jean programmed this baby, I am sure we will find a treatment."
"I sure hope so."
AN/ you read another chapter so why don't you send another review! Hehe. I don't mind criticism and I want to fix as many mistakes as I can! Oh, and be forewarned I know some character are acting totally out of character so If you want to make any suggestions do!
