Sorry to everyone who has already read this chapter but I decided to change Blindspots character back to being female as I changed my plans for this character. Iv not changed anything else so if you've already read it there's no need to re-read it again.. unless you want to :)

Disclaimer: I don't own the X-Men

He lifted her legs from around his waist and quickly stood up with seconds to spare as the metal sphere began to melt away around them. Thanks to his fast reflexes Magneto had not found the pair sitting in such intimate position; that would have been hard to explain and would have definitely compromised his ability to keep an eye on her.

As the sphere melted away it revealed Magneto waiting with Sabretooth at his side. Immediately Gambit was on alert, he always was whenever Sabretooth was involved.

"Bring her." Magneto's commanding voice broke through the silence. As if she had been in a daze till now Rogue suddenly jumped up to her feet next to Gambit, in a defensive stance ready to attack the first thing that came near her. An evil grin spread across Sabretooth's face, he wanted her to struggle. Gambit knew the sick bastard would enjoy it that way. He stepped between them, turning his back on Sabretooth and holding his hand out to Rogue.

"Dere's no point in fighting now Rogue. Y'll only get yo'rself hurt." He kept his emotions masked, he could not let it slip that he cared for the girl. She looked up at him with pleading eyes that begged for some sort of reassurance, he gave her nothing; sealing off his desire to pull her close to him and tell her that he would take care of her no matter what. She looked between Sabretooth and Gambit weighing up her options before eventually placing her hand in his; letting him pull her past Sabretooth and towards the base. He kept his body between her and the oversized cat that looked as if he'd just had his favourite ball of yarn snatched away from him.

Once inside, Gambit realised offering Rogue his hand was a mistake; even through two pairs of gloves her hand felt warm and soft in his. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye; she stood tall, her chin held high and her face determined. Captured by the enemy with no hope of escape and still she looked undefeated; Wolverine would be proud.

They entered Magneto's office together with Sabretooth following behind them silently. He should have let go of her hand by now but his body didn't seem to want to respond to what his mind was telling him. Magneto looked from him to Rogue then down to their hands; he really needed to let go now but his hands only response was to hold hers tighter. Magneto narrowed his eyes just as Gambit heard the door behind them open again. Mystique walked in followed by a mutant he hadn't seen before; Gambit watched them as they crossed the room to stand by Magneto. He felt Rogue stiffen beside him when she spotted Mystique but he could do nothing to calm her with Magneto already watching him.

"That will be all Gambit." Magneto said judging his response closely. Gambit hesitated a second then finally dropped her hand and dipped his head to Magneto before slowly making his way out of the room. Just before he closed the door behind him he stole one last glance at Rogue; she gave him a look of such betrayal that it stabbed him to his very core. He dropped his gaze to the floor unable to hold her stare, realising he had just handed her over to the people that have hurt her most in the world and he was powerless against them. The door clicked shut, his heart was pounding and his mind was racing for an answer as to what he should do now. There was nothing he could do but stand and wait. He leaned against the wall outside Maggy's office, furiously shuffling cards.

- Remy y've really done it dis time. How de hell did y' think y' were gonna protect her from him once y' brought her here, imbecile! –

The door opened again revealing Sabretooth. He closed the door behind him then leaned against it with his arms folded across his chest. He had a sly grin on his face and a twinkle in his eye that meant only one thing; he was hoping for a fight. Magneto obviously thought Gambit was going to cause trouble and so had sent Sabretooth to watch him.

xXx

"Come on Chuck, give me some good news." It was early in the morning and the sun was only just beginning to rise but Charles Xavier had yet to see his bed. After a call from Storm the professor had rushed back from Scotland in order to aid his friends in their search for the missing teenager.

"I am sorry Logan but I can't find any trace of them anywhere. Gambit must have found a way to keep both their thoughts and location hidden from me."

"But where would he get that kind of know-how from?" Xavier looked at Logan gravely, concern furrowing his eyebrows.

"My first guess would be Eric."

"Magneto? That would explain the incident the passengers on the train were worried about. You think Gumbo's working for him again?"

"Possibly, but what would he want with Rogue?" Charles rested his chin on his hands contemplating his old friend's motivation.

"I dunno but whatever it is it ain't good."

"Agreed, see if you can find out Magnetos last known location and activities. We need to find out what he's up to. Meanwhile I'll keep scanning for the three of them; Cerebro will pick one of them up sooner or later."

xXx

"Hey up lads, what's going on here?" A large manic grin spread across Pyro's face as he took in the figures before him.

"Remy and Sabertooth here were just 'bout to have a game o' cards, you want in Pyro?"

"Nah, I'll sit this one out. Looks like it'll be more fun to watch"

Pyro was disappointed as Magneto's office door opened, consequently breaking up the brewing fight before it had begun. Sabertooth stepped to the side, unblocking the doorway and Remy's view of the four mutants exiting the office. Magneto was at the forefront of the group with Rogue stand just behind him looking slightly dazed. Mystique and the mutant Remy didn't know the name of brought up the rear.

"Pyro would you be so kind as to show Rogue to one of our spare rooms, she has decided to join our cause and will be staying with us indefinitely." Pyro was completely taken back; his confusion clear as day on his face. He hadn't even known Rogue was he here never mind the fact that she was being recruited.

"Joining us?" he asked in disbelief; Magneto merely raised an eyebrow. "Oh, yeah right away boss. This way, my dear." Pyro beckoned Rogue in an exaggerated bow, dipping his head right down to the floor. Rogue rolled her eyes at him before following, sparing a side-ways glance at Remy as she past him.

Confusion caused Gambits eyebrows to knit together as he watched the pair disappear. – What de hell happened in dere. Dey brainwash her or somet'ing-

"Gambit I'd like to speak to you in my office." Magneto and the unknown mutant turned and went back into the office leaving Gambit with no other choice but to follow.

"As you can see Rogue has had a change of heart since arriving here. I want you to make sure everyone makes her feel welcome and that nobody questions her reasons for join us understood?" Magneto said from behind his desk once they were all inside.

"Pourquoi? Y' got her brainwashed somet'ing good."

"Brainwashed? Not quite. Rogue made the decision herself; personally I don't blame her after how badly they treated her." The nameless mutant put in before Magneto could respond; an evil grin twisting her features as she spoke.

"De X-Men were her family. Dey cared 'bout her, dey ne'er hurt her."Magneto actually looked smug and Gambit thought for someone who didn't play he sure liked it when he knew he held all the cards.

"This is Blindspot." Magneto introduced the mutant standing at his side. Remy regarded her for a moment before turning his attention back to Magneto. "Her gift is the ability to remove and alter memories." The mutant 'Blindspot' had a cocky grin spread across her face, the type people have when their waiting for you to catch up on a joke. That's when it hit him.

"Y' changed her memories of de X-Men. Dat's worse den brainwashing her! What gives you de right?"

"You want to be very careful Gambit. I do not pay you to question my orders; I pay you to follow them! I got you out of that swamp you called a home; I can just as easily take you back. She believes that she didn't belong in the X-Men, that she came here of her own freewill and that Blindspot has removed the psyches from her mind in order for us to help her gain control of her powers. You'll do well to make sure it stays that way. Now get out!"

"Dommage monsieur." Remy dropped his head knowing he had pushed Magneto's patience too far. He turned and left the office swiftly causing his trench coat to bellow around him.

Magneto watched in silence as he left; waiting until the door was shut thus leaving Blindspot and himself alone.

"He is becoming difficult. You're sure his feelings for her will keep him in line?" He asked the strange woman beside him.

"If the girl's memories of him are correct then he won't risk being kicked out. He'll do anything you say to stay close to her."

"Excellent."