Chapter 14 – Death at Dawn

Rogue was worried. She hadn't heard from Remy or the other guys for over 18 hours. Surely it doesn't take this long to collect a few bit and pieces. There was no reason for them to stay over at the base. She doubted that anything had happened to them but there was no way to be sure. It was just weird.

Kitty and Wanda sat with Rogue, just chatting. Rogue knew that something was definitely wrong and her eyes flitted to the window, just in time to see four metal orbs heading straight for the Institute.

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Remy felt a sense of dread as the orbs touched down inside the Institute gates. He slowly stood up, his knees shaking and looked out towards the mansion. Someone had obviously raised the alarm because all the Xmen were lined up metres away from them. He felt a hard tug at his heart when he saw her, dressed in uniform, a sadness pulling her face. He could sense her feelings too. Anger, sadness and betrayal. It was almost too much for him to bear. He looked up towards the heavens. Red sky again.

The Acolytes knew Magnetos plan but Remy had devised a little plan of his own.

"Acolytes, now!"

The three men rushed forward, Remy charging a card and throwing it, deliberately missing. He could see the Professor and Jean trying to intercept Magnetos mind and bring him down. Mags should be busy for a while.

Remy ran up to Rogue, grabbing her arm and pulling her behind a pillar on the Institute porch. She kicked and struggled but he easily overpowered her.

"Let me go!"

"Not until y listen t me,"

She looked up at him, tears in her eyes, "Ya betrayed us! Ya betrayed us and ya played me!"

"Non," He shook his head. "Just listen. If Magneto finds out dat we're in alliance wit de Xmen, he'll kill us. We're not fighting for him, we're pretending. We'll help you bring him down." He cupped her face in his hand. "I love you,"

She hesitated but when she looked into his eyes, she saw it and she knew he was telling the truth.

"I love ya too," she whispered, pushing herself up onto her tiptoes to kiss him. Her arms snaked around his neck and he pushed her further against the pillar, sliding his tongue around her lips, pleading for her to let him in. She did and his tongue massaged hers, coaxing her to kiss him more passionately. She pulled away suddenly, much to his disappointment.

"We're in the middle of a battle," she said, "Lets have some fun,"

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Rogue ran out of the porch, pretending to be in hand to hand combat with Remy. He dodged her blow to his face, dropping to the floor and swinging his legs under her, slower than he would have with anyone else. She jumped over his legs and he rose.

Remy knew that the Xmen knew his plan. He just hoped that Magneto didn't find out. If he did, Remy would be walking down Shit Street.

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Remy saw Magneto pursuing Kitty into the woods on the far side of the battle field. That was Magnetos plan; to pick off the weaker ones first. Remy sprinted after them. Magneto could easily kill Kitty, she was already weak.

He caught up with them after a fashion, but Magneto already had Kitty cornered. She was shaking with fear and Remy threw five cards up at Magnetos back, blowing him sideways. He ran up to Kitty, hauling her up.

"Run!" he yelled.

She did so and Remy turned to face a very pissed off Magneto.

"You traitor!" Magneto shouted and several pieces of metal came in Remy's direction. He dodged them with difficulty and back flipped back onto his feet.

"Yre a psychopath!" Remy shouted back.

A large piece of metal flew through the air, slicing into Remy's chest and pinning him to the floor. Magneto shot a satisfied look down on him before floating back to the battlefield.

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The master of magnetism reappeared and this time everyone was ready for him. Using all their powers in unison, Magneto was forced to the floor.

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Remy could hear the victory cry from the Xmen as Magneto was overthrown. The pain in his chest was unbearable and he lay still in a pool of his own blood. He fought against unconsciousness but he couldn't hold his fort.

"I love you. Chere," he whispered. He could feel himself falling; falling into the black oblivion of death.

A dog padded silently through the woods and to his master's side. The husky licked the blood from Remy's face and when he did not move, nor stir, the dog sat and howled at the blood coloured sky.

Authors Note

Sorry, sorry, sorry! Please don't cry! Bursts into tears

Next chapter: Cant Fight the Darkness. Yes, there is one more chapter!