Et Tous le Musique Arretee
Chapter Seven: Suteki Da Ne?/Isn't it Wonderful?
A/N: And so I use a Japanese song for the first time. And, yes, that is the real translation. Yes, it does come from a video game. Yes, they kept it in Japanese for the game. Does that answer your questions? Anyways, for this oh-so special chapter, I put the lyrics in both languages at the bottom.
Disclaimer: I own: Willow, Bronwyn, and the plot. Other characters, locations, and ideas are copyrighted to Marvel. I claim no ownership and no money is being made. I obviously don't own Fight Club either.
And, um, survey results at the bottom of the chapter. BU-FREAKIN'-YA.
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Rogue was happier in the following days. True, she was still the sullen, sarcastic Goth, but Remy seemed to have cheered her up considerably. She hadn't actually told anyone; she had a sneaking suspicion that Jean had probed her mind to find out where they'd gone that night and told everyone. She really didn't mind, though. At least she wasn't a nosy bitch who had to try to make everyone's life miserable because a guy wasn't falling all over her.
School was, as usual, a pain. The teachers had decided that open season on mutants hadn't ended, and Rogue got a detention for 'that stunt in the car'. When Rogue had asked what they were talking about- actually managing to restrain from using profanity –they reminded her about her sitting in Remy's lap. She'd simply replied, 'So?' They'd been angry.
It was worth it though, she mused then smirked inwardly as Jean walked by, throwing her an evil glare that would have made Logan proud. Except it wasn't very intimidating on a girl wearing a pink shirt and jeans. But it was even more worth it when Remy came to pick her up. Jean had actually thought that he was there to pick her up. She'd walked over, but Remy had told her, in front of almost the whole school and very loudly, where to stick it. Rogue had to hear from Kitty, because she'd been in detention.
Willow had confirmed their suspicions of insanity and spent ages on her computer, pausing every once and a while to take a break, but not that much. Kitty herself had been the first to ask Willow for help on something. Those two seem to have gotten very close, Rogue noted. Remy was making her practice her French on him, so she actually had to pay attention in class. She would much rather be playing her guitar.
Then there was that freaky girl was her partner for French. She was plain in a kind of Californian way- tan, dirty blonde hair, scrawny. Her eyes would have looked almost childlike if not for the heavy eyeliner. Her name, apparently, was Bronwyn. No last name, though Rogue had no room to talk. She didn't seem to care about the class. What Rogue didn't understand is, she was a human. So why had the teacher paired them?
Well, that was a stupid question. Obviously, they were hoping she would fail. But, also obviously, they hadn't realized her boyfriend was Cajun.
Or, at least, that was assuming Remy was her boyfriend.
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Kitty was dancing in their room, listening to a CD. Rogue walked in, dropped her backpack, and flopped back on the bed. Kitty turned off her music- which turned out to be the soundtrack for some random movie.
"Did Re-my take you home on your motorcycle?' she said teasingly, drawing out his name so it was two words.
"Very funny." Rogue snapped, and pulled out her French book. Kitty opened her mouth, but Rogue interrupted her.
"One word and I will kill you." She told her simply.
"Yeah, but you're, like, lucky. You have someone to like, practice on!" Silence followed Kitty's statement as Rogue tried not to slap her.
"Kitty, Ah don't think ya realized the implications of that…" Rogue said slowly, and Kitty screamed. The freshman threw her pillow at the older girl, who threw it back with a laugh.
Scott walked by, shaking his head, deciding not to question the sanity of the two girls.
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Click. She cocked the gun perfectly. Just like any psycho would. Bullets scattered at her feet. Holes in the wall.
Blood.
On.
Her.
Hands.
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"Chere," Remy said, and Rogue looked up from her math homework. He'd expected her to glare at him, but, apparently, the happiness from the date hadn't worn off. "Remy-" he began, but she cut him off, raising an eyebrow amusedly.
"Remy?" she repeated in a voice that suggested she was trying to hold back laughter. "Ah didn't realize ya spoke in third person." She said before she laughed. He threw her a glare, which only made her laugh harder, and then cleared his throat again. "I," he said, just to please her, "Was wonderin' if y' wanted t' see a movie wit' me." She didn't look up from her homework, which she had continued once she had stopped laughing.
"Nothin' Ah want ta see," she commented idly.
"Non, chere," he insisted, "Not in de theaters. Here. Friday night." She looked up curiously, and then sighed.
"Fine, Cajun." She said. He slipped out silently, mentally thanking the powers-that-be for her agreeing.
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Bullets.
Blood.
Bodies.
She grinned wickedly as a thought crossed her head. Blood still stained her hands, but it was now on the walls, floor, windows, and even the ceiling.
Bullets.
Blood.
Bodies.
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Days blurred by until Friday. Rogue simply waited until the other X-Men filed out dutifully for dates, the New Recruits for other reasons Rogue really, really didn't want to know. So the house was empty- Logan was off somewhere- once again, Rogue really didn't want to know- Storm was visiting Mr. And Mrs. Daniels in New York, Willow had said something about putting her saved money to good use- Rogue wasn't sure if she was going to use it to bail herself out of jail if she got caught or if she was shopping. With Willow, it was dangerous to ask- and Xavier was out at a conference.
Yeah, they don't have to worry about me being home alone with a guy, Rogue thought sourly. But, there really wasn't anything she could do about it.
She slipped into the living room, wearing a pair of ripped jeans, a black long-sleeved shirt with sleeves that covered most of her gloved hands, and heeled ankle boots with silver clasps. Remy was already there, waiting.
"What're we watchin', sugah?" she asked as she slid next to him. He grinned at her and pulled out a DVD case, which she recognized immediately.
"Fight Club!" she cried, and then threw her arms around him suddenly. "How did'ya know?" she asked him, and he shrugged.
"A little bird on crack tol' Remy," he said. Rogue snorted.
"Ya mean Willow, right?" she asked him, and he nodded.
"Wan' me t' put it in?" he asked her. She nodded and settled back against the couch. They both settled back to watch the movie, and before she even realized it, his arm was around her shoulders, fingers toying with the ends of her hair as he pulled her closer.
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(I would like to state now that I've never found a list of Rogue's favorite movies. I simply assumed that this would be one she'd like. It IS an AU, you know)
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When Kitty Pryde returned from her date- cut short for unexpected reasons- she had expected to find Remy and Rogue still together. She did not, however, expect to find Rogue pulled close to him, her sleeping head resting on his shoulder as his head rested on hers. The flicker DVD menu screen cast an eerie glow on their faces, and Kitty quietly shut it off, letting her friend sleep.
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Remy was snatched rudely out of his slumber by Scott yelling at Kitty, who shrieked back at an unbelievable volume.
"They were SLEEPING on the couch?!?" Scott yelled at her. "And you didn't ask your teammate if anything had happened?" he roared, at Kitty rolled her eyes.
"Uh, like, Scott?" she said, and he threw her a very, very annoyed look. "She can't exactly touch, so like, what's the worry? Why can't you let her be happy because someone, like, cares about her even though she can't, like touch?" she snapped. Scott threw up his hands.
"I can't believe you," he hissed quietly. "You're letting him sleep with her?" She rolled her eyes again and snorted.
"You make it sound like they, like, you know, had sex. And God knows Rogue can go around sleeping with every guy she knows. Oh yes, Scott. They totally had hot, passionate sex. I like, even watched!" she threw back at them, and Remy couldn't resist. He laughed. Scott turned to him then.
"What were you two doing?" Scott screamed at Remy, who leaned back, causing Rogue to stir.
"Scott!" she screamed at him, and Kitty ran upstairs with a smirk, deciding to watch the fireworks from upstairs. "Ah am happy despite mah curse, and ya can't be happy foh me? Well, then Ah guess that Ah should talk my joy elsewhere!" she 'hmphed', grabbed Remy's arm, and dragged him away. Kitty was laughing so hard that she didn't hear Scott come up. He glared at her.
"What's so funny?" he asked the giggling freshman.
"Rogue just like, totally admitted she liked Remy and you like, didn't even catch on!" she gasped between laughs.
Scott scowled even more fiercely at her before he moved to storm into his room.
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Rogue and Remy were sitting in a tree. Perhaps an odd place for a couple to have a serious talk, but they were comfortable.
"Why me?" Rogue asked suddenly, settled on a branch next to Remy. Before he answered, he pulled a leaf out of her hair.
"Chere," he began. "Why d' y' ask?"
"Ah don't know, Remy, Ah just think that ya should have someone you can touch an'-" he cut her off by trailing a gloved finger down her cheek.
"Non, p'tite. Remy wants you." His soft words cut her straight to the heart, and she leaned in closer to him.
It was wonderful.
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A/N: This isn't particularly long, but for some weird reason it took me forever. T_T. As for Kitty's response, get rid of the Valley-Girl stuff and that is something I would have said. I hope you like this- I'm not too sure I do, but, hey! I'm finally getting into the Romy-ness. Bow down before me.
Eh, anyways…
I know what the end of the story will be, but I'm kind of afraid to end it like that. It's kind of cool that I have the whole thing planned out. I'm so glad I actually know where this is going. With Deus Ex Machina… eh.
Shout-Outs:
Yumiko: Yes fluff is fluff. Like cotton candy, only better, because I hate cotton candy. Anyways, fear me, for I have updated- finally- and more fluff. Fluff!
Ishandahalf: Apparently, my bunny got your message mixed up- this is quick like a bunny on tranquilizers. Oops. Anyways, here it is, just like you asked, more sweetness.
Seung Lee: Yeah, that's the plan, though it's a long time coming. I just realized how long this story is going to end up being. Anyways, that's the first time I've been told someone dug my story- and I'm not being sarcastic or mean- so yay. *hugs Seung Lee*
Passionate Crow Rat: Yeah, but the fluff is the hardest for me to write. Anyways, here it is, more fluff, due to popular demand. Sorry it took so long… heh.
AnnechanB: I'm so glad you think Kitty and Lance is better, because that pairing comes easier to me and makes a bit more sense. Anyways, yeah, Willow stays concealed for a bit longer, Kitty and Lance is on the way!
Rynn Abhorsen: Yeah, those stories "love makes life perfect" pisses me off. Has anyone else ever noticed that young love in the earlier stages seems to have the REVERSE effect? Well, anyways, it will here. No, the fact that you have a therapist doesn't necessarily freak me out, I've been told I need one. Then again, it was by my school nurse that I hate who told me how bad I looked in the beginning of the year, so… Ahem. Here it is. New chapter. FINALLY.
Storm-Pietro: Wow. Everyone says 'update soon', and I take a lifetime. What's that tell you about me? No, actually, it was due to computer issues. When I have the time, I'll be sure to catch up on your fic, but I've been busy lately. Be shocked at my excuse for a life.
Cloud of Blood: I wasn't sure exactly how Bronwyn fit into this- I was mostly toying with the idea of using her in the sequel, but introducing her here so people who read this right before the sequel would be able to say, oh, yeah, I remember that person. But thanks to you, I have come up with a stroke of pure genius to integrate her more. And I think I'll do what you say with the dreams. It is, after all, the major plot line for most of the story. Or at least the first two-thirds. Which is most. Eh.
Passionate Crow Rat's second review: No… I didn't run out of ideas, I got a new computer- or, rather, my dad did- and I couldn't get at my old files, including this one! It was so bad…. But I got the files back, so all is good in the world, except for the fact that I still have to clean my room. Ahem. Thank you, though, I'm so glad that you enjoy my story that much!!
Gothic Cajun: Yes, Orlando Bloom is hot. So is Alexis Denisof. And J. August Richards. I've been told I have a thing for accents- any accent- and I'm inclined to agree, though some accents annoy me to all seven hells. Anyways, your review is very much appreciated, and I'm glad all your personalities like it. Yeah, Giddy and LomL are pretty much the poster fics for sequels, but I've gotten way behind on LomL; I'll catch up when I have time. I updated, so now you have to love me! HAH!
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Psychotic Raven: Ha, ha, I know who you are. Anyways, I updated, see, so take the jacket away! More fluff, though not as well-written. Thanks for actually responding to the survey, since only two people replied, I'm too lazy to post the results...
Lyrics: "Suteki Da Ne" or "Isn't it Wonderful?" by Nobou Uematsu. Final Fantasy X theme song.
Japanese:
Kaze ga Yose ta Kotoba niOyoi ga kokoro
Kume ga hakobu ashita ni
Hazu n da koe
Tsuki ga yureru kagami ni
Furue ta kokoro
Hoshi ga nagare kobori ta
Yawarakai namida
Suteki da ne
Futari te wo tori aruka ta nara
Iki tai yo
KIMI no machi le
Ude no naka
Sono mune
Karada azuke
Yoi ne magire
Yumemiru
Kaze wa tomani kotoba wa
Yasashii maboroshi
Kumo wa yabure ashita wa
Tooku no koe
Suteki da ne
Futari te wo tori aruka ta nara
Iki tai yo
KIMI no machi le
Ude no naka
Sono kao
Sotto furete
Asa ni tokeru
Yumemiru
English:
The wind,
Like a heart that swam in accumulated words
The clouds,
A voice that was shot into the holding future
The moon,
An unsteady heart shaking in an unsteady mirror
The stars,
Gentle tears in an overflowing stream
Isn't it wonderful?
To walk, hand in hand
I do so want to go
To your city, your home, in your arms
That heart,
Held within your body
In those confusing nights
I dream
The wind,
Its halting words are a gentle illusion
The clouds,
A broken future like a distant voice
The moon,
A heart floating in the clouded mirror
The stars,
Broken and swaying like tears unable to be hidden
*Isn't it wonderful?
If we could walk hand in hand?
I'd want to go toYour city, your home, to your arms*
That face
A soft touch
Dissolving into morning,
I dream
Please, please don't insult me for putting the Japanese in. I just thought that it might be interesting. And I kept the chapter Suteki Da Ne because that's the name of the song.
-The Tourniquet