Bonjour mes amis. Look, it's been a while. I won't deny that…School…and well…other things… I have to add I won't be writing in accents anymore. Just use your imagination, I mean…I would but it's so much easier to type the actual word…They just get in the way you know? Well anywho…this is going to start where we left off…

Disclaimer: Until the day I switch lives with Stan Lee I own nothing…And the title is a play on "Sweet Home Alabama" which I don't own either…

MisfitGirl13

Sweet Home Louisiana

"There! I like see a space where we can land!"

Kitty was sitting at the edge of her seat staring out the window and pointing to a small clearing among the trees in the swamp below.

"Like, how did you know to come here, Rogue?"

Rogue turned away and started to get mildly embarrassed. Since she had gained control over her powers six months ago, nothing had happened. But then there was this one time…

"Me and Remy were kissing, and I accidentally absorbed him. I don't think he knows I did, but I got the location of the Thieves' Guild, so that's how."

"I see." Kitty said and let the subject drop as the plane was landing.

The three some got out of the jet and started to find their way through the thick trees of the swamp. Rogue instinctually knew her way around and the other two followed suit.

Left, Right, Right, Left… Rogue knew her way. They passed some moss covered trees, and just beyond them was an impressive looking mansion. It looked old, sure, but the sheer size and structure of it was awesome. Rogue distinctively heard Kitty take in awestruck breath.

"This is it," she said in a slightly sad tone. What if she had come too late? She had an eerie feeling Remy wasn't going to be waiting for her inside the house. And what about his family? He never really talked about them, with the exception of his Tante Mattie. What if they didn't know who she was?

"Well, like it's now or never, Rogue. Let's go," Kitty interrupted her doubtful thoughts.

Rogue nodded her head and the trio of mutants attentively walked up to the door and knocked.

The door opened slowly at first and then a man of about Remy's height walked out. He looked Rogue over and then said in a very surprised tone, "You're de Rogue, non?"

Rogue nodded her head without realizing it and the man laughed with delight. "Come in, come in. Your guests too. Although I have to ask why you're so far down south."

"Well, it's a long story Mr. Labeau." Rogue said, not noticing the fact that she had some how regained use of her vocal chords.

"Please, call me Jean Luc. And I do believe I got time."

He led them into a sitting room where a rather old woman was sitting. She looked tired and worn but still had warmth to her eyes. "Hello, you must be Rogue," she said as she looked Rogue over pausing momentarily on her hair, "Remy always said you were beautiful with such unique hair."

Rogue who wasn't sure of what to say, was saved by Jean Luc who said, "Now Rogue, tell us why you're here. Not on vacation are you?"

Rogue sighed and said in a sad voice, "No, not exactly. See we, that is, Kitty, Piotr, and I, are looking for Remy."

To Rogue's shock, neither Tante Mattie nor Jean Luc looked surprised to hear this. On the contrary, they exchanged sad, knowing smiles. Tante Mattie spoke first, "Sweetie, Remy stopped by here a few weeks ago. He mentioned this might happen."

"He also mentioned," piped up Jean Luc, "Not to tell you where he had gone. Said it'd be safer for you."

"But…I have to know!" Rogue said sounding desperate.

"Je suis désolé. Those were his orders." Said Jean Luc.

"Please! You have to tell me…"

Rogue was cut off by Tante Mattie's waving had. "Look, dear, I know it's hard but we can't tell you. Now, Jean Luc, why don't you give our guests a bed to sleep in?"

"Good idea, you all are welcome here for as long as you need. Follow me."

Jean Luc got out of his seat and Piotr and Kitty followed him out. Kitty paused for a moment at the door way to look back at Rogue and Tante Mattie, "Like Rogue are you coming?"

"In a minute Kit," she said, "Look is there any way I…"

"No, I gave Remy my word, and I may be a lot of things, child, but dishonorable ain't one of them. Good night."

She got up and left Rogue with troubling thought about where Gambit could be.

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Remy sat in the same cell. It was still bare and he still didn't know how long he had been there. He got meals delivered to him twice a day and was let out, under heavy security, to the bathroom three times a day. However, he wished he knew if Rogue was to come or not. And he still had an uneasy feeling about what the Assassins had planned for her. With these new collars, they could take away her ability. That was definitely not a comfort.

Remy was pacing his cell as he had done most days since his arrival. He was still thinking about the stupid things had gotten him into this mess. It was so long ago. How could he have done something so shameful…so heartless?

The group of mutants he had assembled were the best around. He was the leader sure, but Sabertooth was the hatred. He led them down the New York sewers looking for the people Sinister called the Morlocks. He didn't know why they were doing what they were, but all that mattered was he was going to be free after this. Or as free as he could be with this on his shoulders. They had followed a little boy down here. Tommy was his name, and sadly he was to be one of the first…

"STOP!" he shouted to himself. Reliving the memories would do nothing for his sanity and that point that's all he had.

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Rogue woke the next day with a sudden jerk. She had been dreaming of Remy. Of a far off memory that took place on the secluded grounds of the X-mansion. She smiled slyly to herself and got up to take a shower. As she was in the shower, she was thinking of ways to get Remy's location out of Tante Mattie for she knew Jean Luc would never break.

She went downstairs after she was dressed and saw two other people she didn't recognize. They were introduced as Henri and Mercy, Remy's brother and sister-in-law.

She scanned the room for Tante Mattie and found her in a far off corner drinking a coffee by herself. She found her way over to her and asked, "May I have a private word with you?"

Tante Mattie nodded her head and the two made their way to the sitting room from the previous night. They both sat down and Tante Mattie asked, "What's on your mind child?"

"I wanted to know if you had changed your mind about telling me where Remy is."

"I'm afraid not."

Rogue leaned forward in her chair and raised her hand so that Tante Mattie could clearly see it, "Look, I can take all the information I want from you with a single touch. All I have to do is let go of my control. But I don't want to do that, please, I need to find him. If you loved…love Remy at all you'll tell me where he went."

Tante Mattie let a sad laugh escape her lips, "That be exactly what he said. 'If you love me don't tell her.' Cherie…When he got here that night, he looked petrified and yet when he spoke of you, all the fear and doubt in his voice melted away and was replaced with love. I can tell you love him…I'll tell you, but if he gets mad, you didn't hear it from me."

Rogue nodded her head and her eyes swelled with tears. She was coming!

"He be at the Assassins' Guild headquarters."

"I thought I blew that place up."

"They rebuilt, child…they rebuilt…"

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Alrighty then. I am not dead! Just ever so busy. I hope you all enjoyed it short as it was. Remember to review!

MisfitGirl13