Well, it's been a while since I've updated any of my stories. What can I say, i've been busy.
I have something every night that is school related, whether it be Calculus homework, something that involves student government or my leadership class, or band things like clarinet sectionals, football games, and practices. Speaking of clarinets, our freshmen ar so crappy (no offense to any freshmen). They can't play anything and as first chair, it's my job to help them. Therefore, we have sectionals every Thursday, which some of them don't even come to....
Anyway, has anybody played the new X-men game? I bought it! I'm happy to say that both Rogue and Remy are in it! Right now I'm addicted to it.it's such a fun RPG game..

bluefirez: Don't worry, you weren't rude. thanks for the info. At my school the french teacher just gives us crosswords, so we don't really learn anything. Your input was much appreciated. I hope you like this chapter.

Romy Chic: No, I can't kill Belle...well not yet anyway. It seems like everybody hates her....

fudgebrownie: Sorry it took so long to update. Yes, Belle is there to make us girls look bad. Don't worry though, that's why Rogue is here. She'll make us girls look better.

ishandahalf: I'm glad to know how much you hate Belle. Just wait 'til Remy sees Rogue. I can promise that there will be a lot of Belladonna bashing in the future and I will be sure to her soul. Sorry it took me so long to update....

IvyZoe: Belle gets on all of our nerves. Rogue will appear for the first time in this chapter. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own X-men. If I did Belladonna would be dead.

Chapter 2: Flirting in the Flower Shop

Raven Darkholme flipped through the pages of the flower magazine she was currently looking at. It was an hour before the store closed, and she was not expecting any more customers. Today had been the official grand opening of her new shop Raven's Garden, which offered a wide range in common and uncommon plants. The shop had originally been located in a place called Bayville, New York,where business had been prosperous for the last three years. However, Raven couldn't help but miss the South, where she had not only grown up, but also raised her daughter. A daughter that was currently living down there close by her father, Raven's ex-husband. A man she rarely saw eye to eye with. When they had split up, Raven had taken their child, who was seven at the time, to live with a close friend in Mississippi. It was there that Raven had been in contact with another dear friend Ororo Monroe a few years later. With her daughter, who had just turned ten, Raven moved to Bayville to help her friend for a good cause. A friend of Ororo's named Charles Xavier had started to create a institute for young children and teens who had no place to go. The great project took three years to finish, and instantly became a hit for needy teens. It was there where Raven became fond of flowers, which Ororo always seemed to have around. It was at this time however that Raven's ex-husband began to demand the rights to see his daughter. Not wanting to stir up problems, Raven reluctantly sent her back to Mississippi, where her father currently was. Over the next few years, Raven saw her daughter now and then. At the age of sixteen, Raven's daughter decided to stay in the south, tired of traveling all the time. It was around this time that Raven began her first flower shop. For the next two years, Raven saw her daughter during the holidays and kept in contact with her through email and talking on the phone. When she graduated two years later, Raven was contemplating on what to do. While things were going well up in Bayville, she was missing her daughter grow up. Over the next year, Raven began preparations to move herself and her shop down to New Orleans, where her daughter was currently enrolled in college (and where her ex coincidentally owned a bar). The move had finally taken place, and here she sat, her daughter back in her life, and the comfort of the south surrounding her. Life was going just fine...

A sweet southern accent tore Raven from her thoughts. She turned to the owner of the voice to find her daughter, Marie Darkholme standing there.
Yes Marie?
Marie sighed, Fa the las' time Mama, it's Rogue now. Marie's such a girly name and Ah'm partial to the name Rogue. It's what all mah friends call meh.
Raven smiled. Marie, no Rogue, was being as rebellious as ever. She had come home to find her little girl completely different. Gone were the girlish clothes and light colors. Now Rogue preferred to wear darker colors and goth-like clothes. Her once waist length auburn hair was now shoulder length with two white stripes that were the result of something called a double dare.
Rogue went on, Ah finished waterin' the flowahs in the back room. Ya sure do got a lot of weird plants...
Raven smiled, They may be weird to you, but some of those plants are extremely rare. Some are also extremely poisonous.
Rogue rolled her eyes, Ah know Mama, ya tell meh ev'ry day.
Raven opened her mouth to speak, but the bell rang above the door, signaling that she had customers. Getting out of chair behind the counter, she proceeded to walk towards the couple that had just entered. Rogue looked in the direction of the customers for a moment before taking her mother's seat. Reaching under the counter, she pulled out her cd player, and proceeded to turn it on. She'd have to ask her mother the question later.

Remy Lebeau followed Belladonna into the quaint little shop. Isles of flowers crowded the floor, and an interesting, but sweet fragrance hung in the air. Glancing towards Belle, he saw her talking to another woman. Stepping over to the two of them, he stood patiently while the two conversed.
Remy dalin', Belle said, turning to her boyfriend, Dis nice lady's gonna help me find some flowers. You can jus' wait up here...
Remy nodded, Oui. Jus' don' take too long Belle. We got dat reservation...
Don' worry, Belle said winking, I won' be dat long.
Belle and the woman began to walk down one of the closest isles, disappearing from Remy's view.
'What's Remy gonna do now....' His eyes began to wonder around the store. A smile appeared on his face as he found something to entertain himself. 'Now dat's more like it.' Heading towards the counter, Remy stopped in front of a reflective surface to check his reflection. 'Time for dat Lebeau charm.'

Rouge was lost in her own little world and did not hear somebody try to speak to her. It wasn't until something removed her headphones did she notice the man in front of her.
Can Ah help ya wit' sumthin'? she asked sharply, giving the man a cold glare. He had interrupted her during he favorite song!
The man smiled, Non, not really. Remy jus' be bored and figured dat he would talk to a belle fille. Remy sees one righ' in front of him.
Rogue frowned, 'Well Remy can kiss my a-
her mother called from a nearby isle, Can you go to the back room and see if we have any...fire n' ice roses?
Sure Mama, Rogue called back, eager to get away form this Remy guy.
Getting up quickly, she didn't look back once as she went into the back room. It was a wasted trip however. She knew there weren't any of those roses left. Rogue had taken the last dozen home around two hours ago. They were her favorite flower, and one of the perks of having a mother who ran a flower shop was getting all your flowers for free. Taking her time, Rogue pretended to search the shelves, looking instead for the stash of gum and candy she had hidden back there. Finding it, she grabbed a stick, heading to tell her mother and the customer the news.
She found her mother with a loudly dressed woman. 'Mus' be that guy's date. She looks lihke a slut...probably is too...'' Sorrah Mama, we're sold out for the day. Those flowahs are quite populah.
Thank you sweetie, Raven said turning to the customer, Did you have anything else is mind?
As Rogue walked slowly back to the counter, she could hear the woman angrily say
'Customahs', Rogue thought as she slowly made her way back to the counter, desperately hoping that the man, Remy, was gone. As she rounded the corner of the isle, Rogue almost turned right back around. There the man sat with his eyes closed, in the chair behind the counter, listening to her music. 'The nerve of tha' man....Ah'm gonnah...' Clenching her fist, Rogue stomped over to the counter, slamming her fist close to the cd player. It worked. Remy's eyes shot open looking at the cause of the disturbance. A smirk came to his face.
he said smoothly, Ya came back for Remy.
She crossed her arms, No, Ah came back fa mah cd playah. Now move outtah mah seat.
He glided out of the chair, taking a seat atop the counter, Dere. Is dat better?
No. Why don' ya jus' leav meh alone? Rogue snarled as she sat down, Why don' ya go bothah ya girlfriend?
'Cause, you be more fun ta tease den Belle, Remy said, moving his face inches from hers.
Rogue watched as he eyed her, waiting for her to make the move. 'So tha's how ya wannah play..well Ah can play tha' way too.' Giving Remy a flirtatious smirk, she moved closer. His eyes widen in surprise at her action. She inched closer, their noses now touching, eyes locked with one another. They stayed that way for one minute, neither moving at all. There was a bit of commotion from the back of the shop, followed by the sound of footsteps. The woman must have decided on some flowers. Seeing that he was distracted by the noise, Rogue used the opportunity, giving him a hard punch in the gut. Remy stumbled backward, his eyes wide with shock.
Hey now. Remy said as he rubbed his stomach, Dat was cruel.
The footsteps grew closer.
"Nobody evah said Ah was nice."
Remy opened his mouth to speak, but he never got the chance. A woman attached herself onto his arm, mumbling something in his ear. Her mother had not been far behind the woman, and was carrying a bouquet of Tiger Lilies in her arms. 'Thank God.' Now she wouldn't have to deal with that annoying man! Rogue took the flowers from her mother, checking the price before handing them back. Remy stepped forward to pay, while the woman took her flowers.
"Remy'll see ya 'round," he whispered into her ear, "Rogue."
Taking his girlfriend's arm, he lead her out of the shop, talking about dinner.
'Ah'll see ya alright', Rogue thought, 'Ovah mah dead body.'

That's the end of the second chapter. Sorry it took forever to postI'll try and get the next chapter up quicker this timeif I can put down X-men Legends long enough I hope you enjoyed it!
-Les723