Combusting Hearts
Chapter 31
"Gambit, I love you," came the sweet sound of Elaine's voice.
Gambit turned around with a smile on his face, sweeping his love into his arms.
"I love you too mon cheri," he cooed softly into her ear.
He could see the smile on her face as she looked at him, the sun radiating off of her face. She was so beautiful in his eyes, such a beauty. He could barely believe that she was actually his.
"I love you so much," he whispered into her hair as he held her close.
"But Remy…I'm dead."
As she said this, he pulled away, staring at her face. His eyes then caught sight of the hole in her chest, blood slowly seeping from the wound.
"No…" he whispered, shaking his head. "No!"
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Gambit bolted up in bed in a cold sweat, gasping for air as he sat there. The dream that he had had was perfect, completely perfect until those words of death had met his ears. With that in mind he stood from his bed, swinging his long legs over the side of his bed. He stood there for a moment, merely staring into his mirror. What he saw staring back at him was the face of a man that was grief stricken, but also a man that was in love. He knew that he would likely go insane if something were to happen to his love, his darling Elaine.
Keeping that set in his mind he went to his dresser and pulled out a simple grey shirt. This was something that was different for Remy because he normally wanted to look nice, but today he didn't care. All he really cared about was seeing Elaine, so he slipped it on and then ran out the door, running a hand through his messy hair.
When he got down to the medical room he found Elaine laying on one of the padded medical tables, her eyes closed and dreaming as she laid there.
"Gambit," Hank greeted with a slight bow of his head. "How are you doing this morning?" he asked as he looked over Elaine's vitals.
"Fine I guess, but what Remy really want is ta know if cheri's alright?" Gambit questioned as he stepped forward, looking down at his dark haired angel. "Is she gonna get betta?"
Hank looked at him for a moment, stepping closer to both Gambit and Elaine. He then looked down at the girl, his eyes flicking over her body and assessing things.
"She took quite a hit to the back, but…she should be fine," he told Gambit, a kind and sympathetic smile raising onto his lips.
Hank watched as Gambit let out a sigh of relief, the boy's head falling slightly as he looked down at the girl he loved. In all honesty, Hank was glad that the two had managed to fall in love. He'd even heard from the Professor in conversations the bond that the two shared. He was actually surprised though when the idea had been brought to his attention. He knew in his heart though that the two were good for each other.
"T'ank ya Hank…Remy really appreciates it," Gambit said as he bowed his head in thanks to the furry blue man before him.
"Quite alright my boy," Hank said, looking over a few charts that he had secured to his clipboard.
Hank stood there for a few more moments, writing things down, before turning his gaze back toward Gambit.
"From what I hear, she put up quite a fight," Hank said, trying to make conversation.
"Oui, d'at she did," Gambit nodded, brushing his fingertips against Elaine's cheek softly. "She did good, real good. Made Remy proud she did," Gambit said, a small smile gracing his lips.
He was so happy to have her back, yet at the same time saddened as a result of the state that she was in. Although, Gambit knew that when Elaine was finally up, that she would likely push herself passed her limits. At the thought of that, his mind went back to her rescue. She had held so much power, so much energy and control. That burst of power, the sight of her skin glowing a brilliant red, and her eyes gleaming rubies. She was like a radiating, deadly siren of myth to his eyes. Although, he still had a smile on his face for the mere fact of knowing that she was his. She was his beautiful radiant bell, his angel, his rose, his love.
Hank watched as Gambit stood there, his fingers stroking the side of her face softly, before leaning down and pressing his lips to her own. After that, he turned around, reluctant to pull his gaze away from the young woman as he heard the mechanical doors opening to the medical lab. It was there that he spotted Logan, a bit of a gruff look on the older man's face.
"Logan?" Gambit greeted with slight question in his voice.
"The Professor wants to see ya upstairs," Logan said, walking forward the rest of the way until he was beside Elaine's bed.
"Why?" came Gambit's obvious question.
"Something about danger room sessions or something," Logan said with a shrug of the shoulders, his eyes falling down upon Elaine's sleeping form.
Like Gambit, Logan too wanted her to wake up. Although, they both knew that it was hit or miss at the moment. She would wake up eventually, but it was all up to her, they didn't have a say in the matter at all. Then again, it had also only been a couple days, but to them it felt like an eternity.
"Why would he want ta talk ta me 'bout d'at?" Remy asked, giving Logan a curious look.
"Don't ask me, I haven't got a clue," Logan told him.
With a sigh, Remy closed his eyes, before pinching the bridge of his nose. He glanced back down at Elaine for a moment, then at Logan, then the door.
"Remy don' like d'at danger room much," he said with a tired voice before walking out of the room and down the hall.
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It was dark outside as I sat there, eyes turned toward the starry night sky. I could feel the cold of the wind against my skin as I sat there, shivering slightly as it hit me in light waves.
"Cheri, why don' ya come inside darlin'? Is too cold out," came Remy's velvet voice, the mere sound of it warming my insides.
"I like it out here though. I mean, it's not that cold out," I said, trying to delay my return to the mansion.
I just heard him laugh, before feeling his arms wrap around my shoulders from behind, his warm breath tickling my ears.
"Really now, ya don' say?" he said with a thick chuckle.
This in itself made my face go slightly red as he sat there behind me on his knees, a feeling of embarrassment going through me as he caught me in an obvious lie. It wasn't very hard for him to tell when I was lying.
"Now, let's go inside Cheri," he cooed softly, before kissing my cheek gently, the side of his face catching mine for a moment as he started to stand back up.
He stood there, a charming smile on his face as he looked down at me, his hand extended toward me.
"Always such a gentleman," I said as I took hold of his hand, watching him smile further at my statement, earning a smile of mine own.
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"So, what you'r sayin' is d'at you want me ta help her in d'e danger room?" Remy asked as he looked over at the Professor.
Xavier nodded his head, his hands folded in front of him on the desk.
"Yes, I think further training would be good," he informed him, pushing away from the desk for a moment to look at a picture sitting perched on a shelf.
The picture in question was one of Jean Grey, a woman who had been one of his star students at a time. One for which had been like a daughter to the kind man. The woman herself had also been much like Elaine. Both women powerful, both learning to fully control their powers, and both with people after them. Charles knew that he had to do everything in his power to help Elaine. He wouldn't be able to live with himself if she were to end up anyway in the form that Jean did. No, he wanted Elaine to live in a life without fear, a life with the one that she loved. Yes, Charles wanted things to work out for Elaine in a way where they couldn't for Jean. He only hoped that Gambit would forever be by her side to help and protect her.
"Professor?" Remy called, pulling the man from his thoughts.
"Oh, I'm sorry Gambit," he said with a small chuckle. "I suppose I lost myself for a few moments."
"It alright Professor. So, was d'ere anyt'ing else ya needed me for?" Gambit asked, scratching the back of his head for a moment.
"No, actually, but you might want to return now," Charles said, a small smile on his face.
At the sight of this Gambit's eyes widened, his hand raising slightly in question.
"You mean…?" he started, watching as the man before him nodded his head.
Cheri.
With that, Gambit ran out of the room, his legs moving as fast as they possibly could. It was times like this that he was thankful for his height. The only thing he wasn't thankful for was the fact that in his rush, he was nearly tripping over his own feet. All of those thoughts disappeared though as he burst through the medical doors, pushing on them in hopes that it would make the mechanics open quicker.
"Elaine?" Gambit called walking quickly over to the bed.
He almost couldn't believe it when her head turned toward him, her eyes opening to stare into his own.
"Remy?" she crocked, her voice a bit hoarse from lack of use.
"Elaine," he cried happily, taking hold of her hand with his own and bringing it to his face.
He let out a content sigh upon feeling the warmth of her hand against his cheek, a familiar feeling washing over him.
"You don' know how happy I am right now darlin'," he chuckled, bringing her hand down a bit and pressing his lips to the back of her knuckles.
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"Remy," I whispered, my throat throbbing as I tried to speak.
"Shh, don' talk," he said gently, placing a single finger to my lips.
I just looked at him with a faint smile, fatigue obviously lacing my features in his eyes. I still felt so tired, but I knew that I couldn't sleep the whole time. No, I had to at least try and do something, even if it was merely talking with him. Although, I had to let out a small groan when trying to sit up, this in itself making Remy slightly frantic.
"Wait, wait, let Remy help ya," he said, standing up straight and helping me sit up properly. "D'ere, much betta," he smiled, coming to sit on the side of the bed. "Now, how ya feelin?"
"Well, that depends," I said, sitting up just a bit further, before lacing my fingers with his own. "Are you okay?" I asked, looking him over with my eyes for a moment.
"Now, why you worried 'bout old Remy?" he asked as he turned his eyes toward mine, locking eyes with me, only to have me sigh.
"Remy… I…I could have killed you," I whispered, bringing my hand up and running it through my hair for a moment.
"Hey now…" he started, turning and bringing his other hand up and resting it on my cheek. "Remy ain't goin' nowhere darlin'," he cooed softly, before lightly pressing his lips to mine, his forehead resting against afterward.
I could feel my eyes water as he did this. I mean, I didn't expect him to hold everything that happened against me, but I still didn't expect this. Then again, I suppose that after all this time with him, I'm still getting accustomed to things. That's just one more reason why I love him.
In return, I placed my own hand on his cheek, letting my fingers slide across it. I couldn't help, but giggle a bit upon feeling the obvious stubble on his face, the feeling tickling my fingertips.
"What's so funny?" he asked, giving me a questionable look.
"You need to shave," I told him, not bothering to hide the smile on my face.
"So I do," he laughed, taking his hand and rubbing his chin and face a few times, feeling for himself the stubble that was there. "Betta get rid of it soon. Don' wanna end up like d'e Wolverine," he said, glancing at me out of the side of his eye with a grin forming on his face.
"Remy!" I scolded, shoving his arm playfully.
"What? You know how much hair d'at man has? Mercy me, Remy ain't neva gonna end up like d'at," he said with a laugh and smile on his face.
"You're terrible, you know that?"
"Oui, but ya love me, yes?" he tilted his head to the side as he asked me this, watching the smile pulling at the corner of my lips.
"Oui, Remy, I love you," I told him, bringing his face toward mine and pecking him on the lips.
"And I you darlin'," he returned, kissing my forehead softly.
The long awaited chapter 31! :) I really do apologize for the wait everyone, I really do. I've had writers block lately and haven't been able to do much. That and I've been really sick these last 3 months, so that's another reason why I haven't been able to think properly. I'm back now though or at least for a little while anyway. I actually have an Endoscopy scheduled for Thursday, so I don't think I'll be doing much that day on anything. Anyway, don't forget to REVIEW and MESSAGE everyone. I love hearing from all of you. Let me know what you think about this chapter and as usual if you have any ideas or anything else like that. Thank you everyone! :) Also, don't forget to check my PROFILE for all of my other wonderful stories.