Authors note: Here's chapter 12 it's another short chapter, but I'm still working on a longer one - and it'll be out soon - and there may even be some plot! lol. This chapter is dedicated to L'ange-Sans-Ailes, who has been nothing but supportive and said some really kind words, so thanks.
CHAPTER TWELVE
The X-men had been training hard, they had not yet been out on a single mission, Charles said that there was no use them doing something like that when they weren't ready that would only endanger people including the X-men themselves and Charles would not even entertain such thoughts of his precious X-men being hurt.
After a particularly gruelling training session the group decided to have a barbeque outside, the weather was forecasted as overcast, but Ororo had cleared the skies with a wave of her hand.
The group had just settled on the sun bathed patio when the sound of a motorcycle roaring up the path was heard.
The entire group went to investigate.
The group ran around to the front of the mansion and saw a shiny black and silver motorcycle parked at the main driveway, in front of the concretestairs.
A tall, muscular and yet lean man, stood there, leaning on his motorcycle with a rakish grin, he stood at around six feet two tall, he had long dark red hair, and bangs that fell over his eyes, he was wearing black sunglasses but he had a devil may care attitude – like a James Dean wannabe.
"Who're you bub?" Logan asked wondering if this man was a threat or not – all he did know was that he was way to calm and controlled for someone in unfamiliar surroundings.
"Names Remy." The stranger said and didn't make any move from his bike.
"And what are you doing here Remy?" Scott asked falling into his newly appointed leader mode.
"Remy heard dat dis 'ere is a school – well Remy be here to offer his services." Remy said still not moving.
"And what services would those be Mr. LeBeau?" Charles Xavier asked, gently probing the mans mind.
"Dat be a little rude non. Trespassing in someone's mind?" Remy asked with an arched eyebrow.
"It's a little rude no – trespassing on someone's property?" Charles asked drolly and even smirked.
"Touché mon ami." Remy said with an easy smile and took a step away from his bike; he pushed his sunglasses up on his head, showing his black and red eyes.
Remy was shocked, no-one had even flinched when they had seen his eyes – usually people screamed or ran away from him when they saw his 'demonic' eyes.
"Well Remy – if you want to come inside and discuss how you heard of this mansion and why you want to join us." Charles said and led the way into the mansion.
Remy had heard of the mansion from his contacts in Louisiana – his father was the head of the Thieves Guild, there had always been a rivalry between the Thieves and the Assassins in Louisiana, but Remy had decided that he didn't want to be any part of that life, so he had left – he had thought that this place would be as good as any for him to live and settle down – for now.
After a twenty minute long 'interview' Charles Xavier deemed Remy suitable and offered him a place at his 'school' he informed Remy that there weren't any students as of yet, as at the present time they had adults learning to control and make the most of their mutations.
Remy smiled, he needed help in controlling his mutation, he had done well at the present time, but he knew that he could always work harder and always get better control.
Remy was shown to his quarters by the one he found out was the 'leader' of the team. Remy didn't understand what it was that the team did, but growing up in the guild, you learned quickly that it was better to not ask questions, you usually learned more that way.
"This will be your room here, at the present time there isn't anyone else this far down the wing, so you'll pretty much have all the privacy you want." Scott said sincerely showing Remy his room.
"Dis is nice." Remy stated looking around the plain yet obviously luxurious surroundings.
"Yeah it is, Charles Xavier – the Professor, he's a good man, and he's given us all a home when we haven't had anywhere else to go, we all owe him a lot and we'd all fight for him – to the death if necessary." Scott stated and Remy heard the warning loud and clear.
Scott was telling Remy to not get any big ideas in trying to pull anything over on the professor, that all the people he had met would make sure that he regretted such actions.
It reminded Remy of the guild – his family – they all had each others back, it's what families did.
Scott's threat however nicely said, showed that this small rag-tag group was a family.
Strangely enough, that threat was what made Remy decide that staying here would actually be a good thing.
Authors Note, Part 2.
Ok guys, this is chapter 12 done, and huzzah! Remy has been introduced. Chapter 13 is being written and will hopefully be up soon. xx