Rogue and Gambit sat in the Seattle airport mere hours later. Gambit watched the television set near them, listening intently on the mutant rights conference that had taken place earlier that day. It was all that played nowadays since the exposure of mutants. Gambit had to admit, had Magneto explained their real reason for fighting the X-Men, Gambit probably would've passed the opportunity. It had caused a lot more damage to the world's sanity.
"Mutants are monsters and should therefore be treated like one. They should be taken from our schools, cities, our homes, and eradicated from this world!" demanded an older man.
Rogue turned her attention to the television. Her eyes narrowed, "That mahn was at tah facility!"
Gambit turned to Rogue, "Ya sure cheriè?"
"Positive. Blahsted mahn hit meh wit somtan'." Rogue explained.
"Now boarding flight 274, Seattle to Manhattan in gate 7." called an attendant.
"That's meh." Rogue said. She stood from the chair and headed for the gate.
Gambit followed her toward the gate. "Das a shame. Da two o' us…we make a good team, cheriè."
"Wehll, if ya woad join us thehn-"
Gambit held up his hand. "Remy ain't goin' tru dis convasation again Rogue. Remy don' need at be un X-Men. Remy ain't needed as un X-Men."
Rogue shook her head.
"Rogue, Remy ain' one at play by da rules. 'sides, Remy…lak y'a loner. Remy can' do 't." Gambit explained.
Rogue stopped abruptly. "Ya leahrn." and continued toward the gate.
Gambit shook his head. "Take care o' yaself Rogue."
Rogue looked back toward Gambit. "Sahme at ya, Swamp Rat."
Gambit took Rogue's hand and gently kissed it. "Au revoir, cheriè."
Rogue tried to pretend her cheeks were warming from the airport heat. She pulled her hand from Gambits. Gambit turned to the attendant and smiled.
"You take care o' ma fiancé, comprenez?" he asked.
The attendant smiled. "Oui monsieur. She will be well taken care of."
"Ah can' believe ya!" Rogue interrupted before Gambit could go further. She passed her ticket to the attendant and bored the plan.
Gambit smiled but sighed. He turned from the gate. It was a long wait till his flight headed back to New Orleans. There wasn't much to do now but watch the remainder of the conference.
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Rogue smiled as the Mansion came into her sight. Never had home ever looked so welcoming. Granted she was flying through the sky while it was snowing, but Rogue didn't really mind it. The wind was nothing, and the temperature was decent. Rogue touched down behind the gates and ran up toward the doors.
She burst through the front doors in a rush. She shook off the snow from her coat and dropped her bag.
"Rogue!" Rogue turned to see a familiar blue face and sulfuric smell. Kurt appeared in front of her and quickly greeted her with a strong hug. Rogue smiled and welcomed it. "I cannot believe zhat you are back!"
"Believe it Kurt." Rogue replied.
Kurt looked around. "Vat, you couldn't persuade-"
Rogue shook her head. "Nadda bit Kurt." She bent down and picked up her bag. "But it his loss. Where's Hank?"
"In zhe lab, vaiting for you." Kurt explained.
Rogue nodded. "A'ight. Thahnks Kurt."
Kurt nodded lightly. "No problemo. I'll go tell everyone you're back!" And with that, he teleported out of the entryway.
Rogue smiled and shook her head. She had truly missed Kurt's comments. Rogue started down the hall toward the subbasement. As she walked through the halls, she placed a hand on her head. She'd found herself with a buzzing headache minutes after her flight took off. She'd taken aspirin from the flight attendant, but it still refused to leave her.
Rogue boarded the elevator to the subbasement. The doors closed and she felt herself lower from the mansion. It wasn't too long before the doors opened to a steel surrounded hallway. Rogue stepped out of the elevator and made her way through the halls. Her boots echoed through the subbasement, alerting those in the hall of her presence.
The doors to the medical lab slid open. Rogue walked in slowly. The lights were shut off, usually indicating the lab was empty.
"Hallo? Hank? Ya here?" Rogue called.
The lights turned on instantly. Hank stood in the center of the lab, dressed in a large black lab coat. His blue furry face was covered by a black face shield. His large paw came up to his face and lifted the shield.
"Rogue? I was unaware of your return." Hank said.
"Yeah, wehll…ya'll ain' the only one." Rogue said. She walked to one of the side tables and set her bag on it. "If Ah'm intaruptin' Hank-"
"Oh no rogue. I was just testing an experiment. It works better in the dark, but now that you're here, I can do some real experimenting." Hank explained.
Rogue smirked. "Evah the scientist."
"Absolutely. Now, what have you brought for me?" Hank asked.
Rogue unzipped her bag and removed the small steel case. She opened the case, revealing the syringes. Hanks face instantly sobered. He carefully took out one of the syringes and examined it.
"Incredible." Hank said.
"It wahsn't be for the mutants, Hank." Rogue said.
Hank looked to her. "You're absolutely right, rogue. Forgive me. I am after all, a scientist and-"
Rogue shook her head. "Faget it, Hank. Buht, ya gaht teh vihrus ahn teh vacsine."
"I understand. Thank you Rogue." Hank said.
"Anytahme Hank. Paut it at good use." Rogue replied. She turned and left the lab, leaving Hank to his new round of experiments.
"Rogue."
Rogue stopped. She recognized Professor Xavier's mental reach.
"I wish to speak with you in my office." called Xavier.
Rogue sighed and headed back to the elevator. She leaned against the back of the elevator waiting to reach an upper level of the mansion. The doors soon opened and Rogue exited onto the floor. She weaved through students toward Xavier's office. She smiled to herself, remembering the days when she was a student here, but that seemed like another lifetime ago. Rogue reached the door.
"Come in Rogue." called Xavier.
Rogue entered the office. She found Xavier sitting behind his desk. His attention was turned to the papers on his desk. He signed the last one and looked up. He smiled at Rogue and motioned for the chair in front of him.
"You know, I doubt Logan or Orror would've refused to pick you up from the airport, Rogue." Xavier said.
Rogue shrugged. "Ah'd ratha fla."
"I trust your mission went well?" Xavier asked.
Rogue sat down. "Wehll…almost. Hanks happy, if that's what ya mehan."
Xavier nodded. "Gambit could not be persuaded, then?"
"Nadda bit." Rogue answered.
"Rogue, I understand you're feelings to give Gambit a second chance, however-"
"Ah can't force 'im. Yeah. I knahw Professor." Rogue said. She sighed.
"Gambit will join when he feels ready to." Xavier said. "Now, why don't you go to your room and get some rest. I doubt you've done so since you returned."
Rogue smiled. She must be fairly predictable. "Ya right Professor, but Ah think ah'm gonna hafta pass on it. 'sides, now that everyone know ah'm back, ah doubt ah'll get much sleep now."
Xavier chuckled. "A good point. I shall see you at dinner."
Rogue nodded. "Right. Bye professor."
"Goodbye Rogue."
Rogue stood from the chair and walked out of the office. Suddenly she felt a new surge of energy in her. She thought of what she could do. There was bound to be people in the mansion. Perhaps out on the grounds, playing in the snow? Rogue headed for the nearest staircase outside.
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ok, could anyone see gambit doing that in public, or am i just strange?
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