A/N: Okay peeps! I've posted a poll on my profile to determine what kind of a wedding they should have. Please check it out and vote. :) Thanks to ChereBelleRogue for adding me as a favorite author and to animezone and Indie Sol for adding this to Story Alert. Total awesomeness!
Madame Star: Yeah, it was a last-minute decision that I just decided to run with. Yes, you will get to see it. ;)
xdreamernumbuhfour: lol......I'm so happy you enjoyed it. He might...
roguelover321: Hehehe...who doesn't? Thanks.
acupofchamomile: I love a good engagement scene, too. Thank you!
Grace-Peace-and-Cat-Fights: Thank you so much and yes, there was quite a bit of that.
Chica De Los Ojos Cafe: Oh, that he will! Things will be tense for some time, depending on whether he accepts things for what they are. Other than this upcoming calamity, it was a perfect night.
Fostersb: Yep, I love writing weddingscenes. Ask anyone who has read any of my other stories. As for the physical aspect, I don't really write too much on that. I prefer to either allude to it, or just leave it to imagination.
Courtney Summers: Do ya really wanna know what he's thinking? ;) Lol...that would be quite the loaded question.
Chellerbelle: Yay! It finally happened. :D
Shiro-Kitsune8: I seem to hear the distinct ringing sound, myself. I'm still working out when she will tell him.
Team-JEdward2010: Yep, Logan's gonna have to deal with Rogue marrying our favorite Cajun. :D As for the previous chap, Pete is the big, lovable teddy bear of the bunch. Glad you had fun with your cousin. I agree: Pete's good, but Remy's better!
Riley-the-Sadist848: Thanks for adding this to your Story Alert and for saying that this is amazing! :)
scott has a pole up his ass: Hehehe.....I figured I hadn't picked on them, lately.
The next morning, Rogue heads down to the kitchen and pours herself her usual morning repast. Filling a plate, she sits down to eat. It pays to rise early. Of course, the only reason she is up this early is because she didn't sleep very well. She glances at her left hand and smiles to herself.
Other students and team members begin to trickle in, but she says nothing, preferring to let them discover her new status on their own. As she picks up her cup, Rahne is the first to notice the suspicious sparkle on her finger. Her eyes widen and she claps a hand over her mouth to keep herself from shouting for joy.
"Lemme see it, lass!" Rahne grabs Rogue's hand before she has a chance to say anything and examines the elegant diamond and platinum creation. "Oh, it's just gorgeous, Rogue." She exclaims as she releases her grip.
"What's gorgeous, Rahne?" Jubes asks as she sits down by her.
"Oh....nothin'." Rahne answers elusively, shooting a wink to Rogue, who suppresses a grin.
"Aw...c'mon, tell me!" Jubes gives them a pleading look.
"I don't know. Do ye think we should, Rogue?" Rahne questions playfully.
"Hmm...I'm not sure. I might haveta think about that." Rogue goes along with her.
Just as Jubilee begins to protest, Sam walks by and does a double-take. "Whoa, take a look at tha rock Rogue's wearin'!" Sam exclaims, drawing the attention of everyone in the room. Kitty rushes over, after having just returned from a DR session.
"Like, Oh. My. Gosh! This is, like totally fantastic, Rogue. So, what kind of wedding are you having, where are you going for your honeymoon? Oh! We so totally have to go dress shopping now! Like, what are your colors gonna be and who will be your attendants?" Kitty babbles merrily, clearly in her element.
Rogue holds out her hands in a calming gesture. "Kit, Kit! Slow down! We jus' got engaged las' night. There's no date set, in fact, I haven' even thought a anythin' yet."
"That's like, so totally okay. I'll help you with every detail." Kitty gleefully volunteers.
"Thanks, Kit." Rogue smiles at her, but inwardly, she's already planning damage control, lest Kitty try to use pastel colors. There's nothing wrong with them, per se, but Rogue cringes at the thought of pink dresses of any sort, making their way into her wedding.
"Sure! Now, I'm gonna go change. Come see me when you and Remy start making plans." Kitty bounds out of the room, nearly bowling Hank over in her haste to get upstairs.
"Oops, like sorry Mr. McCoy!" She calls out before resuming her course.
"No problem, Kitty." He responds. "In a place like this, you quickly adjust." He muses to himself as he pours himself a cup of coffee.
"Rogue, you and Remy came in rather late, or should I say, early." He observes lightly.
"Remy took me out ta celebrate." Rogue tells him, as a way of explanation.
"Indeed. Did the two of you enjoy yourselves?" Hank inquires, looking over the edge of his cup.
"Ya could say that." Rogue replies as she holds up her hand toward him.
Beast whistles appreciatively. "I must say that Remy has exquisite taste." Beast remarks expansively. "Although it does seem to be a bit soon, considering you've only been dating for a few months, I extend to you my most heart-felt congratulations. I have noticed the two of you together and it is not difficult to discern the love growing between you. Have you given any consideration as to when your nuptials will take place?" Beast questions, blue eyes twinkling.
"No, Remy an' I haven' really talked about anythin', yet. Though I'm thinkin' we won' get married right away. We still need more time ta get ta know each otha." Rogue informs him.
"That is wise thinking, Rogue. It is encouraging to know that the two of you are taking this slowly. Marriage is a tremendous step, not one to be taken hastily."
"Thanks, Beast. Have ya seen Remy taday?"
"I believe he was assisting Scott with the obstacle course this morning."
"Oh yeah, he did say somethin' about that las' night." Rogue recalls.
"If you're quick, you might be able to observe him in action." Beast tells her loftily, with a knowing grin.
"Why would I wanna do that? I need ta get ready for my session." Rogue replies as she rises from the table. As she leaves, Beast chuckles warmly.
"As if I didn't know that her session isn't for another hour-and-a-half." He says to himself humorously.
After Rogue is dressed in her uniform, she sashays out to the field, where the training is in full-swing. She leans against a tree, watching her man instruct the students.
"He just looks delicious in that uniform." Rogue reflects as a wicked grin forms.
Remy, of course, picks up on the desire Rogue is emitting and glances her way, smirking. He turns his attention back to the students, Rogue admiring his lithe form as he runs alongside them.
When Scott calls an end to the session, Remy strides over to his chere, standing in front of her and deliberately grinning. "See somet'in' y' like, cherie?" He murmurs seductively. "'Cuz I know 'm likin de way y'r new uniform looks on y'." Remy gives her an appreciative once-over.
A few weeks ago, Professor informed the senior team that they were to receive new uniforms, to help distinguish them from the students. Rogue's is a black leather creation with a matching trench coat, which she left inside. Remy's is also of the same material, with his trench coat slung over one shoulder.
Remy places an arm around her waist and they head inside.
"Such a gentleman ya are, escortin' me ta my DR session." Rogue teases coyly.
"Don' y' know by now dat I'd follow y' anyw'ere, chere?" Remy retorts playfully.*
"Good that ya know ya place." Rogue replies impishly, giving him a cheeky grin as she walks into the Danger Room, giving Remy a fantastic view.
"What're ya standin' there grinnin' at, Gumbo?" Logan snarls at him from inside.
"At m' fiance, dat's who." Remy informs him boldly.
"Yer who?" Logan growls menacingly.
"I b'lieve y' 'eard me de firs' time." Remy counters unflinchingly.
"Stripes is not marryin' ya!" Logan shouts furiously.
"'Scuse me, Monsieur Claws, but dat's Rogue's choice, not y'rs. I asked, she said yes. En' o' argumen'." Remy glares at Logan.
"Stripes, you are not marryin' Gumbo over there!" Logan turns and angrily demands.
"Yes, I am, Logan. I love Remy an' I'm gonna marry him, whetha ya like it or not!" Rogue declares hotly. "That does it! Until ya can accept Remy, ya stay outta my life. Got it? I'm gonna see Professa an' see if he can' arrange for someone else ta run my sims for me. This is ridiculous! I finally fin' tha man I wanna spen' my life with an' ya can' even be happy for me. Some frien' ya are." Rogue turns on her heel and stalks out of the DR, tears filling her eyes.
"Stripes, yer not thinkin' straight! Rogue, get back here now! Rogue..." Logan yells after her, getting no response. He slams a fist into the wall.
"This is all yer fault! If ya hadn't come back, this wouldn't be happenin'." Logan snarls in rage.
"Don' go blamin' me f'r y'r stupide mistakes! Y'r de one dat 'urt Rogue, not me. Y' jus' wan' 'er t' be a loner like y'? Y' don' wan' 'er t' know 'appiness? Is dat w'at y' wan'? Look, I know I did a lot o' t'ings dat were wrong. Lord knows I did, but at leas' 'm tryin' t' make dem righ'. She's willin' t' fo'give me, hell, mos' ev'ryone 'ere 'as fo'given me! W'at makes y' t'ink dat y' so much bett'r dan dem dat y' don' 'ave t'? I 'ope y'r 'appy. Y've jus' badly 'urt a fille dat y' consid'r t' be y'r daughter. Can y' live wit' dat?" Remy shakes his head disgustedly and leaves Logan glaring after him.
As he comes off the elevator, Remy scans the room for Rogue. Not finding her, he's about to make his way upstairs, when Kurt 'ports before him.
"Haff you seen Rogue?" Kurt inquires worriedly. "I've been looking for her und I can't find her anyvhere."
"Non. I was jus' lookin' for 'er m'self. She should be in a DR session, but Logan blew dat. I need t' fin' 'er." Remy responds, his voice betraying his deep concern.
"She, like just ran out the door a couple of minutes ago." Kitty calls out from the couch.
"T'anks, Chaton." Remy acknowledges her as he shares a look with Kurt.
"Wan' t' try de gazebo?" He asks, knowing that the structure is as good a place to start as anywhere.
"Ja. Hold on und I will get us zere." Kurt instructs him. Remy grasps a shoulder and Kurt gets them there, only to find it empty.
"Vhere do you zink she could be?" Kurt queries, his worry growing by the second.
"Maybe we should try de garage." Remy suggests as Kurt 'ports them over. His hunch is confirmed, when they see the empty space where Rogue's bike is usually parked.
"Vhy did she leave?" Kurt questions in confusion.
"I asked 'er t' marry me las' nigh'." Remy says quietly.
Kurts eyes take on a look of utter shock. "You vhat?" He whispers in disbelief.
"Don' worry, homme. We prob'ly won' marry righ' away. I jus' did it t' show 'er 'ow serious I am 'bout 'er. Dat I love 'er an' wan' only 'er."
Kurt takes a moment to take the news in, then smiles. "Zat is gut. Mein schwester deserves to be happy. Just be gut to her, zat is all I ask."
"Y'r takin' it a lot bett'r dan Logan did. He flat out tol' Rogue dat she wasn' marryin' me, den blamed me f'r comin' back. Dat's why she ran."
"Herr Logan does not forgive easily, Remy. Even zough you are not, he still sees you as an Acolyte. Ze one who kidnapped Rogue. He cannot get past that. I pray he learns how to forgive, but he needs to take ze first step."
"Yeah, 'e's gettin' pretty close t' drivin' Rogue away if he doesn' stop soon. Maybe I should jus' leave, so she can patch t'ings up wit' 'im." Remy sits on a stool dejectedly.
"Nein. Zat is not ze answer und you know it. From vhat I've seen, Rogue loves you und your leaving vill only hurt her more. Zis is Logan's problem, not yours. Besides, I'm just starting to like you. I zink you vill be a gut bruder- (?) in-law. Ve could team up und haff major prank vars!"
Remy chuckles half-heartedly. "Y'r righ'. I ain' goin' t' let Logan get 'is way. I love Rogue mo' dan anyt'in' an' I'll do w'atev'r I 'ave t' t' prove it. As f'r de prank wars, let's wait til some o' dis blows ov'r firs'." He claps a friendly hand on Kurt's shoulder. "Alrigh' future frere-in-law, w'ere d' y' t'ink Rogue could be?"
As Kurt is musing on the possibilities, Remy's cell rings.
"'Ello?"
"Hey, Rogue just called me. She sounded really upset." Wanda replies.
"W'ere she goin', chere?" Remy asks.
"Our usual spot. She said she has a lot to tell me."
"Oui, she does. Okay, 'm goin' t' meet y' dere. See y' in a few." Remy ends the call, placing the device into his pocket.
"Dat was Wanda. Rogue called 'er an' they're meetin' at deir reg'lar spot." He informs Kurt. "Will y' let de ot'ers know w'ere we are?"
"Ja, sure. I can talk to Rogue later. It vasn't important, anyvay." Kurt states, then 'ports himself back inside the mansion.
As it turns out, Remy and Wanda arrive at the same time. Both go into the cafe to find Rogue, with an untouched latte, tears streaming down her face.
Remy's heart breaks a little at the hurt he feels from her as he sits down and takes her in his arms. He murmurs comfort to her as Wanda sits by them, gently stroking her back. After several minutes, Rogue sits back and composes herself, wiping her eyes.
"I'm sorry about that." Rogue sheepishly apologizes.
"Non. Don' y' ev'n t'ink y' 'ave t' apologize f'r feelin' de way y' do." Remy states defensively.
"Rogue, what's going on?" Wanda questions softly.
"Well...we're gettin' married." Rogue informs her, a loving smile is directed toward Remy.
"Oh my gosh! This is so great!" Wanda's eyes light up merrily.
"We thought so, but Logan thinks it's gonna be my downfall." Rogue adds sadly.
"Ugh! That man is way too over-protective for anyone's good. You want me to take care of him for you?" Wanda offers with an evil grin.
"Would ya believe he tol' me I wasn' marryin' Remy?" Rogue asks incredulously.
"Uh...since when is he the one to be giving all the orders?" Wanda questions facetiously. "Last time I knew, you were an adult."
"Exactly! I'm more than capable a makin' up my own min'. It jus' hurts so much that he's so dead-set against us marryin', jus' 'cause he can' forgive Remy a his past." Both Wanda and Remy see the pain reflected in her eyes.
"Aw, Rogue. I feel so bad for you, but it's not your fault that Logan's acting like an idiot. Don't let him stop you from being happy. You deserve this!"
"Thanks, Wands. I knew it would be a good idea for me ta talk ta ya. An' ya." She indicates Remy. "I knew ya'd come fin' me. Thanks for not lettin' me down, sugah." Rogue kisses him lightly.
"I love y' Rogue. I'll always be 'ere w'en y' need me." He gazes tenderly at her.
"Well, on that note, I'm heading back. John's found a bunch of candles that weren't hidden well-enough and I shudder to think of the damage he could inflict with those. He's worse than a 5 year old, sometimes." Wanda makes a hasty retreat.
Rogue sits thoughtfully, sipping her latte, before turning her attention to Remy.
"Rems?"
"Oui, cherie?"
"My name is Marie."
Remy smiles as he takes her hand and kisses it. "Je t'aime, Marie."
Ooh...what will happen next, you ask? Answer: I have no idea, yet. I'm thinking on it...and thinking...and thinking....
* What episode is this (loosely based) quote from? Hint: It isn't from an Evo episode.