Author's Note: Okay. This is my first Evo fanfic. It's set three years after Ascension. Since Gambit's age was never really mentioned and all the profiles I could find of him put him somewhere in his early 20s, I'm going to guess that he was about 22 or so and go from there.
Ages of original characters:
Gambit-25
St. John-23
Scott, Jean, Lance, Fred, Pietro, Wanda, Piotr-22
Rogue, Todd-21
Kitty, Kurt-20
Tabitha, Bobby, Ray, Sam, Amara-19
Roberto-18
Jubilee, X-23 (Laura), Rahne-17
Jamie-16
All of my OC's will have their age mentioned when they are introduced in the story. Oh, and they do belong to me. Yay, I own something.
Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men: Evolution or anything in it. Marvel does.
Rogue and Wanda joined the others that were already downstairs. All the guys turned to look at Rogue when she came in. She was wearing the black and silver halter with a pair of tight, low riding black pants. The halter ended just below her navel, leaving her hips and lower stomach exposed. Her curly hair was let loose, the white streaks contrasting sharply with the deep auburn.
Rogue looked around to see who was missing. As she glanced around, she became aware of all the guys staring at her. "What?" Even John had stopped moving around to stare. "Something wrong?"
"Wow, Sheila. Now oy can see why Remy likes ya so much." Remy smacked John on the back of the head before coming over to wrap an arm around Rogue. He glared at the guys and they all turned back to what they were doing.
"Ya look tres belle, chére," he whispered in her ear.
"Thank ya. Ya don't look too bad yourself, for a Swamp Rat." Gambit was wearing faded out jeans and a tight black t-shirt that showed the outline of the muscles that Rogue knew so well. Rogue felt an overwhelming urge to pull his shirt off. Gambit must have sensed it because he let her go and stretched, giving her a wink. Rogue glared at him.
"Come on, Remy. Ah wanna get something to drink while we're waitin." Wanda laughed as Remy obediently followed Rogue out of the room. She had recognized the look in Rogue's eyes and hoped that no one was in the kitchen. Her attention was turned to the people slowly filtering in to the rec room.
Tabitha and Amara were the first to come in. Tabitha had old her Sirens pants with a tight low cut orange shirt and black heels. Amara was wearing a white miniskirt and a red one shoulder top with knee high white boots. They were followed by Bobby, Roberto, Sam, and Ray, all decked out in jeans and nicer shirts. Bobby's was a blue polo. Roberto wore a black button down over a red muscle tank. Sam was wearing a red, navy, and white striped polo, and Ray had on an orange button down.
Kurt was the next to come into the room. All he'd done was change his image inducer. He now wore a pair of black jeans with a green button down.
Kitty was the last to come down the steps. Lance's eyes bugged out when he saw her. She was wearing a denim mini with knee high black boots and a baby blue halter. He had rarely seen her in anything but capris or jeans.
"Where's Rogue and Remy?" she asked anyone who had an answer.
"Rogue was thirsty. I'll go get them." Wanda volunteered, knowing what they were doing. Wanda went to the kitchen and opened the door. Sure enough, the two were making out heavily. Rogue had Remy backed against the fridge and his shirt was lying on the counter next to them. Wanda cleared her throat and the two jumped.
"Jesus, Wanda. Don't do that. Ah thought ya were Logan or Ororo."
"Nope. Kitty was looking for you two. I told her I'd get you since I know you can't keep your hands off each other when you get dressed up like this. Come on. It's nine and we want to have plenty of time to dance."
"Alright." Remy started to follow Wanda when Rogue's voice interrupted him.
"Ya want ya shirt, sugah?" Remy glanced back to see his shirt in Rogue's hand. He hadn't been paying any attention.
"Merci." He pulled the shirt over his head and wrapped an arm around Rogue.
"I'm glad I don't live here. I hate to think of what you have done and where it's been done at."
"Kinda hard to do anything anywhere with all the kids round here."
"Obviously not too hard." Wanda replied with a smile. She quickly sobered as they walked into the room.
"Like, there you are! Ready to go?"
"Yeah. Let's go Kit."
"So, like, we're taking Lance's Jeep. That can fit 5. Rogue, your Tahoe can fit 5. And Tabby's car can fit 5. That leaves two out."
"I can take my motorcycle," Piotr said quietly. "It can fit two."
"Like, that's perfect."
"Amara can drive my car and I can ride with him." Tabby threw a grin to the older boy.
"Okay. So it's me, Lance, Pietro, Fred, and Todd in Lance's Jeep. Rogue, you can take you, Remy, Wanda, Kurt, and John."
"Hell no. There is no way Ah am letting that pyromaniac in mah car."
"Okay then, you can take Pietro and we can take John."
"I can beat you losers there on foot."
"So run then."
"Amara, you can take the other New Recruits. And then Tabby and Piotr. So let's, like, go." They all broke up into groups and headed to the garage. Kitty climbed into the passenger seat of Lance's Jeep while the other climbed in the back. Rogue tossed her keys to Remy and climbed in the back with Wanda, leaving Kurt to sit in the front with his brother-in-law that he didn't know about. The other boys climbed into Tabby's mustang while Amara got behind the wheel. Tabby climbed onto Piotr's Harley and wrapped her arms tight around him.
They all got to the club in one piece. The bouncer at the door was carding everyone. If you were over 18, you got in. If you were over 21, you got a wristband that let you go upstairs where the bar was. It was the club's way of attracting both age groups without having to worry about underage drinking as much.
All the over 21 mutants except Lance and Piotr headed upstairs. Lance stayed there to dance with Kitty and Tabby drug Piotr on the dance floor as soon as the set foot in the club. The music was good and the beats were just right to dance to.
Wanda, Remy, and Rogue grabbed a table while the other boys went off to find girls to dance with. Wanda and Remy went to get drinks while Rogue had Remy get her a soda. She frowned when he came back with a glass of bourbon.
"It's not nice to tease a pregnant woman, Swamp Rat."
"Sorry, chére. I forgot that ya like bourbon."
Wanda just looked at her. "You like bourbon?"
"Yeah. Ah picked it up from him. Ah never tried it until he had some one night and Ah couldn't resist. Ya ain't supposed to put alcohol in front of a nineteen-year-old and expect em to leave it alone."
"Rogue, we used to come here when we were eighteen and we were allowed to drink."
"How did ya manage that, chére?"
"Jean's telepathy. The bouncer believed that Ah was 21 when Ah told him. And he thought that Wanda was 22. Didn't ya ever wonder how Ah got up here when we were datin?"
"Never thought bout it. Didn't care long as I had someone belle to dance with."
"Let's dance, then, Swamp Rat."
Remy downed the last few sips of bourbon and offered his hand to Rogue. "As ya wish, chére."
"Ya mind, Wanda?"
"No. I'm gonna find someone to dance with." Wanda downed the rest of her drink before walking off. Rogue let Remy lead her to the dance floor. Contrary to what everyone thought, Rogue was a good dancer. She had been visiting the local clubs for years.
They danced to a few songs before one of Rogue's favorites came on. As soon as she heard the beginning beat, she pulled Remy close and started dancing. He had forgotten that Rogue could move like she was. She began to grind against him and he lost himself in her. He instinctively moved with her to the beat.
Rogue forgot about everything but her body and Remy. She didn't notice when people started to back off to watch the couple. All Rogue knew was the way his hands slid over her body and the way her body responded. The guys were watching the beautiful girl move her hips in time to the music and the girls were absorbed in the way the Cajun's muscles moved while he danced.
Wanda was watching the couple's movements. She could tell just how well they knew each other from the way that Remy's hands roamed her body without him even paying attention to where they were. In the way that Rogue pressed against him without seeming to touch him. Wanda had to smile. "Go, Rogue!" Rogue smiled and kept dancing.
Wanda looked around for the rest of the Brotherhood members. They were rooted to the spot, watching Rogue and Remy in the middle of the dance floor. She walked over to Pietro. " What do you think, bro?"
"Rogue can dance like that?"
"She's been doing it for years."
"Yeah, but she can dance like that? She's better than all the girls I dance with."
"Like I said, practice. Plus add in the fact that she hid a wild southern girl under her Goth image for years."
"How do you know all this?"
"Me and Rogue have been coming here for at least three years. We've been hanging out a little longer."
The song ended and the room was filled with the sound of clapping. Rogue smiled at Remy and took his hand before bowing. She was sweating and out of breath. Remy wasn't much better.
"That was hot."
"Thanks, Pietro. Where's your four girls?"
"Over there." He motioned to four girls sitting at a table, drinking.
"Bettah let ya get back to em." Remy wrapped his arm around Rogue and she led him back to their table. Wanda was waiting.
"And you didn't want her to come, Remy."
"I know. I'm glad she's a stubborn southern belle." He smiled at Rogue and leaned in for a kiss. "I'm gonna get another drink. Want anything, chére?"
"Nothin yah willin to get me. On second thought, get me a soda, sugah."
"Sure thing. Want anything, Wanda?" Wanda shook her head and pointed to the glass in front of her.
"I've got one, thanks." Remy disappeared into the crowd to get the drinks.
He leaned against the bar while he waited for the bartender.
"What can I get you?"
"A bourbon and a Coke."
"Ya want those together?"
"No. Separate."
"That was some dancing out there." Remy turned at the sound of a girl's voice behind him. He came face to face with an attractive blue eyed blonde.
"Thanks."
"My name's Sasha."
"Remy." They talked for a few minutes before Sasha leaned in close.
"So, Remy, wanna go back to my place?"
"I'm married." Remy almost laughed at the look of disappointment on the blonde's face.
"What is a married guy doing at a club?"
"My wife's best friend got engaged and we're celebrating."
"So, who's the lucky girl?"
"The one I was dancing with."
"Damn. That's your wife?"
"Yep. I'm one lucky homme."
"Any guy in here would agree with you on that. How long you been married?"
"Almost two years." The bartender handed Remy his drinks and he turned to go back to Rogue. "Nice meetin ya."
As soon as Remy turned around, he ran into John. "You're married to the Sheila?"
"So help me, I will kill you if you tell anyone."
"Calm down before you charge that glass, mate. Ya mean to tell me that ya got married and didn't invite this Aussie?"
"The only one that knew about it was Wanda." Remy shoved past him and John turned to follow him.
"Oy. Ya told that bitch but not me?"
"Rogue told her. She knew that Wanda wouldn't say anything."
"Hold up, mate. Didn't ya leave for a year?"
"Oui."
"What'd ya do with the Sheila? Did ya take her back to the Guild with ya?"
"Non. No one at the Guild knows that I'm married to her."
"Oy see. No wedding ring."
"It would've given it away."
Rogue looked up as an annoyed Remy approached their table. She saw John following him. "John, leave him lone."
"Yes, Mrs. LeBeau."
"What did ya just call me?" Rogue asked with a look of shock on her face. Wanda's face mirrored hers and Remy looked like he was going to kill him.
"Um, Mrs. LeBeau?"
"How the hell did ya find out bout that?" Rogue's glare turned to rest on her husband. "Remy? Care to explain?"
"Ya see, Rogue, I ordered our drinks and then some girl tried to pick up on me so to get her to leave me alone, I told her I was married. She left me alone, but Johnny boy here heard me say it."
Rogue sighed. "Ah guess Ah can't blame ya for this, Cajun." Rogue's glare turned back to John. "But Ah sure as hell can kill ya if ya tell anyone. Ah still have mah powers." John was trembling in fear at the look in Rogue's eyes. Before she did anything to the poor guy, Rogue turned back to Remy. "Wanna dance, sugah?"
There were no such problems on the lower level. Kitty and Lance were having a blast. They had been on the dance floor the entire time. Kitty loved dancing and Lance didn't have the heart to tell her no.
The New Recruits were dancing nearby. Amara and Bobby were dancing very close to each other while the other boys had found someone to dance with. Tabitha was teaching Piotr about American club dancing. And he was catching on. Right now, he had his hands on her hips as she moved to the beat.
"Hey, Lance. Wanna, like, take a break?"
"Sure, Kitty." He led her off the floor. When they got off to the side. Kitty gave him a quick kiss.
"Be right back. Don't go anywhere." Lance watched Kitty disappear into the mass of people. She returned a moment later and started pulling him toward the stairs.
"Kit, we can't go up there?"
"Why not?"
"You're not 21."
Kitty held up her arm to show him the pink wristband. "They won't know the difference."
"How did you get that?"
"I can phase, remember?" Lance laughed and let her lead him upstairs. When they got up there, they saw everyone gathered around a couple on the dance floor. Kitty's jaw dropped when she saw who it was. "Lance, that's, like, Rogue and Remy!"
"Wanna join them?" he asked with a grin.
"Nope. I wanna get something to drink." Kitty grabbed Lance's hand and headed for the bar. The bartender turned to them.
"What can I get ya?"
"I'll have a screwdriver," Kitty answered.
"Corona." Lance grinned down at his fiancé. She was looking out at the dance floor, her hips swaying with the beat. The bartender placed their orders on the bar and Lance handed Kitty hers. She took a sip and grinned at him. Next thing he knew, they were in a dark corner, making out.
When they took a break, Lance glanced down at the brunette sitting in his lap. "What happened to the innocent little Kitty that I fell in love with?"
"I realized that being innocent is a pain in the ass," Kitty said, laughing. "It's so much more fun to look innocent and be wild. Logan and Ororo look at me and think I can't do anything bad. Then I do stuff like this and they don't believe it when someone tells them. It's great. Actually, I hung around Rogue and Wanda and Tabby a lot over the last few years."
"It's like with Amara. She was around Jean a lot and got nervous when it came to stuff like dating and clubbing and everything. But then she came with us a few times and it totally changed her viewpoint. Especially after we caught Jean and Scott drinking here one night." Kitty giggled at the memory and downed her drink. Her eyes met Lance's again and they went back to making out.
After a few minutes, Kitty jumped off his lap. "Let's dance." Kitty drug Lance back out to the floor and started swaying to the beat. Lance's hands found her hips and pulled her closer.
They danced to the next few songs before Kitty noticed Rogue dancing near them. She pulled away from Lance and went to dance with her best friend. Remy looked at her in surprise when she came over, but Rogue grabbed her and started dancing. The music stopped for a minute and Kitty went to talk to the DJ. She came back a moment later and whispered something in Rogue's ear. Rogue grinned and nodded before winking at Remy.
The beat to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera started. Kitty and Rogue started dancing. Lance and Remy could only stare in amazement as the girls ground against each other. A second later, Wanda joined them. They all moved in sync, knowing the exact motions of the other girls before they made them.
"Damn. This is hot," Lance muttered. The Cajun next to him could only nod in agreement. The girls dipped low and came back up. The crowd around them was starting to watch. Soon half the club had their eyes on the girls. The guys were watching like a fantasy was being played out and the girls were all wondering if the girls were a bunch of lesbians.
The song ended and the girls all embraced in a hug. People started cheering and yelling things at them. The boys were still standing there numbly. Rogue and Kitty grabbed their boyfriends and headed off the dance floor. Pietro soon sped up to them.
"Wow. That-was-so-hot. When-did-you-all-learn-to-dance-like-that?" Pietro sped through this at warp speed.
"Slow down, Speedy. We can't understand you," Kitty told him.
"I said that was hot. Where did you all learn to do that?"
"If ya think that's something, sugah, ya should watch Tabby and Amara."
"Can I get an encore?"
"What do you think, girls?" Kitty looked at the other two.
"Sure." Wanda ad Rogue agreed.
"Baby Got Back?"
"Nah."
"Bad Boy?"
"Nope."
"What then?"
"How bout Earthquake?"
"Nah. I don't really feel like that one tonight."
"I know! Dip It Low!"
"Perfect. I'll be back." Kitty went to talk to the DJ again. He was grinning as she walked toward him.
"Hey, babe, that was one hot dance."
"Wanna see another?"
"Hell yeah. What song?"
"Dip It Low by Christina Milian"
"I got that one right here. I'll put it on after this song."
"Thanks." Kitty headed back to the group. "He's gonna play it next."
"Then let's get out on the floor!" Wanda was excited. She hadn't been to a club in a while and the alcohol was starting to kick in a little.
They got out on the floor and started dancing to the song that was playing. The three girls, Lance, and Gambit all danced as a big group until the beat stopped. There was a pause then the DJ's voice.
"Alright, We got a special treat for ya'll tonight. That group of lovely ladies that were dancing a few minutes ago have requested another song. Let's hear it for those foxy girls." His voice was followed by cheering and then the beat started. Everyone stared as the girls started to move in time with the music.
Soon they were dancing in perfect rhythm with each other and the music. This dance involved a lot more motion, so the girls weren't as close as before. They still would grind against each other occasionally, bringing cheers from the guys in the crowd. When the music ended, they stood there for a minute, trying to catch their breath. Lance wrapped Kitty in a hug and she kissed him hard. Remy wrapped his arms around Rogue and lifted her up to his lips. Wanda cheered with the rest of the people.
They went back to their table again and Kitty went with Wanda to get a drink. Gambit glanced at Lance. "How did Kitty get up here?"
Rogue answered for him. "Sugah, me and Wanda've been bringin Kitty with us for as long as we've been coming here. She knows her way around. So does Tabby."
"Are there any X-Girls that don't party?" Lance asked curiously.
"Ororo and the newest group. The newest ones are too young and Ororo is too Ah don't know. Oh and Rahne ain't too big on partying."
"Why?"
"Well, sugah, we all live by the rules at the mansion most of the tahme. We gotta let it out somehow. Actually, most of us break the rules constantly and just don't get caught."
"What about Wanda?"
"It's a way to let go. Yah ain't got no worried when yah dancing. Yah can just let go and do whatever." Rogue smiled as Wanda and Kitty came back. Wanda handed Rogue a bottle of water and Rogue smiled her thanks. A new beat started up and Kitty squealed.
" Come on, Lance! I love this song." Lance waved as Kitty dragged him onto the dance floor again. Rogue and Wanda watched them dance. Kitty was really moving and Lance was somehow keeping up with her.
"He's not a half bad dancer," Rogue commented. "We both know how hard it is to keep up with Kit when she gets goin."
"You aren't kiddin. That girl gets crazy."
"We need to do this again while Ah can still wear the clothes. And we need to bring Kit and Tabby with us."
"You remember what happened last time Tabby came up here right?"
"Ya mean when she got drunk?"
"Yeah." Wanda glanced down at her watch. "You have any idea what time it is?"
"Bout midnight?"
"Try two-thirty."
"Damn. The club closes at 3."
"I know. We should probably get out of here before everyone else realizes what time it is."
"Ah agree. Let's get Kit after this song."
"I guess I'll go find John, Fred, and my idiot twin."
"Alright. We'll meet ya downstairs in 15 minutes?"
"Okay." Wanda went off to find the rest of the group. She found John and Fred easily. Pietro was a little harder to find, but he came willingly when she found him. She headed toward the exit, noticing that their previous table was empty. She found Rogue ad Gambit standing near the exit with Kitty, Lance, Piotr, Todd, and the new Recruits.
"Ready to go?"
The younger kids nodded. With the exception of Tabitha, they were all worn out. Tabitha could keep going for the next two days before she even felt it. They all piled back into the cars. Wanda was driving Tabby's car since Amara was practically asleep. She was also cuddling up to Bobby in the backseat.
When they got back to the Institute, everyone got out of the cars and silently headed off to bed. Except Rogue, Remy, and Kitty. They stood outside talking to the Brotherhood.
"Ya'll are welcome to spend the night here. We've got plenty of extra space."
"What do you think guys," Lance asked, turning to look at the rest of the Brotherhood.
"Sounds good to me." Wanda was the first to answer.
"I don't know, yo. What if wolf man tries to kill us in our sleep?"
"I'll leave a note and let the Prof. know."
"I'm in then." The rest of the Brotherhood echoed that statement.
"Okay. Wanda, yah can my room since Ah don't use it. Lance, Kitty's got an extra bed in her room. And the rest of yah, we can find somewhere." Rogue walked into the mansion followed by Remy, Kitty, and the Brotherhood.
"What're they doin here, Stripes?" Rogue looked over to see Logan lounging in the doorway.
"What in the hell are ya doin up still?"
"Waitin to see when ya got home."
"Why's it matter?"
"It ain't good for ya to stay out late."
"Stop right there, Logan. We can talk bout that latah."
"Gumbo, you reek of bourbon."
"I know, mon ami. But I didn let Rogue have any."
"Thank God." He seemed to notice the Brotherhood for the first time. "What are ya doin here?"
"Spending the night. Rogue invited us to."
"Wanda, ya can have Rogue's bed. Follow her and Remy. Rocky, if ya keep your hands offa her, you can have the extra bed in Half-Pint's room. Frog Boy and Fred, there's a room down the hall from Kitty's with the beds made up. Speedy, you can have the room next to that one. No pranks, got it?" The Brotherhood members nodded and the boys followed Kitty up to her room.
"Stripes," Logan started, then stopped when he realized that Wanda was still there.
"She knows, Logan. Ah told her earlier."
"Stripes, it ain't good for ya to be out dancing til all hours."
"Logan, really, Ah'me fine. Ah didn't do that much dancing and Remy kept an eye on me so Ah wouldn't overdo it." Logan grunted his approval to Remy.
"One last thing then. Don't even try to get up for training in three hours. I can handle it. It's the newest group, but they're nowhere near as rowdy as the New Recruits were. Just sleep in as late as ya want."
"Thanks, Logan."
Yeah! Two updates in two days! Anyway, here's the next update. Thanks again to all my reviewers. And I'm already working on the next chapter.
