Untouchable

AN. I know, the only reasons for my not updating should be the following:

I was shot dead while typing this chapter. I found a way to get both Ashmore twins, and have been locked away in my room of pleasures with them. Or I found away to be in X3

Well, none of my choices match the real answer. I have been terribly busy being a senior this year, but I am trying desperately to catch up with all my writing. You can thank my lovely X2 DVD for this update cause it has been a great inspiration. Please, keep up your support, and continue reading all my stories. *Especially my new stories Safe Haven and Reconstruction!*

Love to all my great reviewers,

Bry

sumerstormes@aol.com *you know the drill*

Chapter 23

The Land of Dreams

            In the land of dreams anything could happen. In the land of dreams, there were no such things as worries, or problems, unless you allowed them to exist. In the land of dreams, extraordinary things could happen, like flight or outrageous courage. But in the land of dreams for a mutant who already has those things, the main story line for her was normalcy.

In this land, Rogue was no longer Rogue. She was sweet little Marie, with her own home and parents, and with her plans for adventure after high school. She walked outside her house in the bright Mississippi sun only wearing a tee-shirt and shorts. The sweet air teased her hair- free of any white streaks. Neighbors waved at her, and her friends didn't look at her with fear. She was normal.

            But one thing that was different in her dream world from her old world was her love interest. Sitting down on the soft grass with her limbs tanning in the sun, Marie smiled when she saw Bobby sit down next to her. He sent her one of his most dazzling smiles- full of humor and intrigue.         

            He wrapped his arms around her, and she was content. To feel his skin against hers was incomprehensible. The touch was simple, but it sent shivers up and down her spine. She absorbed his smell- spicy and mysteriously male. "Oh, I love you Bobby." She said with a sigh.

            "I love you too."

            "Why can't this be real? Have I done something wrong that I can't ever experience this for real?"

            "It is not your fault. It is nobody's fault."

            She went to say something, but he hushed her. "Don't think. Just enjoy."

            His warm blue eyes gazed down at her, and she sighed. This was her favorite part of the land of dreams. He angled his head and met his lips with hers.

            He tasted of chocolate and the cream soda he loved. She didn't want that taste ever go away. All the bad thoughts faded away and she enjoyed.

            Before long they broke apart, and Marie could feel herself blush. She smiled up at him until she noticed the dark clouds approaching.

            "Bobby, we need to get inside."

            He looked back. "We'll be ok."

            Thunder crackled in the back round.

            "Bobby, we really need to go."

            His smile turned cold. "Then maybe you should let us all go."

            "Bobby…"

            "Let us go, you thief!"

            It wasn't only Bobby grabbing hold of her. Pyro, Magneto and Marvel were there. They shook her until she thought she would faint. In unison they screamed. "Let us go! Let us go you whore! Let us go!"

            Marie managed to look behind her, her hair started to go white again. Logan was approaching with the rain, but his face was full of malice and his claws were drawn. "Let me GO!" He screamed as he took a swipe at her.

            Marie became Rogue again, and left her dream behind.

            She screamed. She couldn't help herself when the dream over took her. But instead of waking up alone, she felt a pair of arms around her. She started to struggle, but with the extra sense she didn't give wholly back to Logan made her stop and clutched on to the arms harder. "Logan." She whispered.

            "It's ok kid. It's ok."

            The stayed there in each others' arms for what seemed like a life time but ended out to be a few minutes. He eased back and looked down at her face. "What happened?"

            "A dream. A…" she couldn't bear to think about it. "just a dream."

            "I know." He certainly knew about the dreams that ripped apart your subconscious and made you feel bare. "I know."

            Her green eyes adjusted to the light. "Why are you in Bobby's room?"

            He cleared his throat and looked down at her uncomfortably. "I was going to ask you the same thing kid."

            Her conscious cleared and she realized she was still in Bobby's bed. "I..ah..I wanted to talk to Bobby… that's all."

            "Ah..." He stood up. "I see. Well, where is Mr. Iceman?"

            "I… don't know. What time is it?" She didn't know how long she had spent waiting for Bobby.

            "Just after 3." He always knew his time and location.

            Her brow furrowed. Where was he? "Have you seen him Logan?"

            "Bobby?" He thought back. "Not since early this morning. Haven't you been with him?"

            "No." Panic filled her mind. "No." Something was wrong. She knew something was wrong. "I need to find the professor." She jumped out of the bed, and headed for the door.

            "Can't you be exaggerating? He might be hiding out some where."

            Rogue looked him in the eye. "Do you really think I am?"

            "I'll wake the professor for you."

            Bobby was lost inside his subconscious. He hurt so much he couldn't stand it. He needed them to come, but he screamed inside his skull that they couldn't. Rogue mattered more than his life. He forced himself into his own land of dreams.

            His ideal reality would be filled with Red Sox base ball, cream soda, and Marie. They sat in his living room, watching a game. She smiled like she rarely did in real life- without the weight of the world on her shoulders. They shared his recliner, and they were all alone. She snuggled close, and he was overjoyed. Her skin felt as soft as it looked, and when she leaned close she could smell her perfume.

            "I never want to go back."

            "Who would? Life is so much simpler this way."

            "Yeah."

            "Who needs powers? Who needs responsibility? Heck, who needs the X-Men?"

            He looked at her, and released this wasn't what he wanted. Sure it was nice, but this girl wasn't his Rogue- his Marie. She giggled too much, and laughed away what made Marie solid. But when she kissed him he thought it was better than what was in reality.

            In the back of his mind, the pain wanted to ease in, but he pushed it off. His skull ached but he enjoyed as much of his dream that he could.  He knew he didn't have the energy to fight Magneto again. He only had time for fantasies. Until they came.

AN. Hmm..weird? Well it is an update, ant it is past 2 in the morning! Please keep on reviewing! I can't believe I have 508! Keep up the great work, and go out and watch the X2 DVD! Go Iceman!

Love to all those who review,

Bry

Sumerstormes@aol.com