Chapter 9: Prepared To Leave
There was an awkward silence as the five teams entered the garage. Rogue was feeling a little uncomfortable so she tried to break the silence. "Look Scott, Jean, Ah didn't want t' step on ya toes. Ah tried t' tell ya that ah'd be extra eyes, but when Ah said there was a mission ya'll jus' looked at meh. Ah mean everyone, not jus' the two o' ya."
Scott looked at her, "Rogue, I just wish we had known about this mission in advance. I just feel that the professor is keeping more and more from us and that only is causing more deaths of mutants." He and Jubilee climbed into his car with their list of names, numbers and addresses. They drove off to the East side of town knowing that they would be going far beyond their towns boarders.
Jean looked at her, "Look Rogue, I can see both sides here. I agree with Scott in I wish we'd known more, but I also know the professor. If he didn't want us to know, then there probably was a reason. That reason may have been knowing how Scott and Logan would react and jump at the opportunity for action ignoring the consequences."
"Thank ya Jean. The professor did have his reasons and it was what ya jus' said. He's doin' his best t' keep the peace between humans and mutants an' any disturbance by mutants tryin' to find an unknown base, would o' jus' caused more riots. We've got enough t' deal with with the FOH."
Jean gave a quick nod in understanding. Then she and Sam got into her SUV and headed South with their list.
Kurt came up to her next. "Rogue, I know you. You have a hidden plan cooking up dere. Just promise me one ting."
"What's that Kurt?"
"Please be safe. I don't want to loose you again." He gave her a quick hug and a smile. Then he and Jamie hopped into the X-Van and headed North.
Gambit was last, "Cherie, je t'adore. (Darling, I love you.) Please be careful Rogue."
"Je t'aime Remy, (I love you Remy) and I will be careful. Remy looked deep into her eyes searching for any trace of a lie. Rogue wore a good mask and he couldn't tell what she had planned once he was gone. She looked back at his and said, "I promise Remy, now go."
Gambit and Amara jumped on Remy's motorcycle. Logan and Ororo were none too pleased but it was the only vihacle available that they could spare. Amara had on her bag with the list and the two of them headed West. Gambit made sure to go at a slow speed until he was around the corner and Amara had a firm grip. Then he sped up to reach their given destination.
Rogue sighed and then turned to the rest of the team. "Alright than, first stop The Brotherhood."