Captives

Chapter Two: The Big Party

After the festivities at the school died down, a party was being held at the Xavier Institute. It was nearly six o'clock, and the live band that Remy hired showed. Allison Blair was the lead singer and quite attractive and many of the young male teenager mutants were waiting for a chance to talk to her. She was also a mutant and put on a fantastic lightshow at her concerts and the X-kids were excited to see her perform.

Everyone was still on a high and a little dancing would be the cure for all the rowdiness. Usually Charles Xavier ran a tight-knit household but seeing as this was two of his best pupils' graduation day he made certain allowances. The music was loud, but the food was delicious. Rogue wasn't that hungry after her large lunch at the buffet at the school. She stood in the dining room entrance sipping her soda and was enjoying the music and her toes started tapping.

"Care to dance?" She looked up and saw that Remy had his hand held out. She put down what was left of her drink and accepted his hand.

"Ah'd love to," she said as he took her in his arms.

It was a slow romantic song he was just waiting for a chance to romance her with, not that he had any trouble doing it in the past. They weren't the only ones dancing. Kitty and Lance were dancing as well as Kurt and Tabitha. Some of the younger kids didn't like the slow songs, because they wanted to dance fast and funky. Rogue thought when they entered a real relationship not only would they not mind the sappy romantic songs they would grow to love them.

"Ah always loved dancin' with you," Rogue said when the song ended.

"Not as much as I love dancin' wid you, chere," Remy said as the next song started.

They danced nonstop for at least a half an hour before they were both tired out. Remy at one point thought it would be so much nicer to sit on the couch with her. Rogue thought it was a good idea too, just to get off of her feet.

Some of the younger kids were busy playing games on their computers while watching cartoons. Remy didn't even notice. His focus was on Rogue until Jamie and Sidney got into an argument.

"You cheated," Sidney said and put down the controller.

"I did not. How can I cheat when it's a video game?"

"Because you play this game in your sleep, getting in extra practice time and that was against our bet," Sidney said and Rogue saw a bit of electricity coming out of her fingers.

"Would ya two stop fightin'?" Rogue said getting in between them. "It's jus' a dumb game."

"No, it's not," Jaimie said holding up the box. "It's only the best game ever."

"We had a bet and you cheated," Sidney said, pointing a finger at Jaimie. "Just admit it."

"I did not!" Jaimie shouted at her and multiplied himself by three.

Sydney retaliated by shooting a bolt of electricity and hit one of his copies making it disappear into a bolt of lightning. A puff of smoke followed and she attempted to send out another one, but suddenly a dozen Jaimies appeared and took off running up the stairs making Sidney chase after them.

Rogue rolled her eyes and sat back down. "Kids," she said as Remy put an arm around her. "Ah swear those two just zap the energy right out of me."

"Can't have dat. Got plans tonight," he said smirking.

"Oh, do ya, and what are those plans exactly?" she asked and answered by crashing his lips down on hers. They were making out on the couch in front of everyone, and Rogue didn't pay it any mind until there were a few oohs and ahhs from the younger kids.

She pushed Remy away from her and was blushing badly. She got up off the couch and ran for the door Remy chasing after her. He caught up with her at the water fountain.

"That was so embarrassin'," she said as Remy came closer to her.

"You shouldn't be embarrassed, Chere. Everybody knows we're in love," he said and stood over her. She was seated on the edge of the water fountain and looked up at him.

"Ah just don't want everyone starin'," she said still looking embarrassed. She looked over to see a few of the kids looking out the window making faces.

"Den let's go somewhere private," he said and took both of her hands and helped her to her feet.

"Are you abducting me?" she asked and suddenly she was pulled off her feet, Remy carrying her across the lawn. "Put me down, you crazy Swamp Rat," she said, but he ignored her request and kept walking. He realized he was walking in the direction of the boathouse, a place that held special memories for them.

He finally put her down when he brought her inside. "Dis private enough?" he asked.

"Depends on what we're doin' in here," she said and pranced over to the small bed that was on the far side. "So, what do you wanna do?"

"Dis for starters," he said and turned on the small stereo that was on the shelf over the bar. There was a bottle of wine waiting for them already chilling, and he took two glasses off the rack and poured them both a drink. He brought the glasses and the wine over to the bed where Rogue was sitting.

"So you planned this," she said and gave him a seductive laugh.

"Your fault for looking so... sexy," he said and handed her one of the glasses. She took a sip.

"Mmmmm...this is good," she said and took another sip.

"I got somet'ing better," he said coming close to her, slightly touching her lips.

"You know ah love it when you touch me," she said. She was still getting used to it, only being able to touch people without hurting them for a few months.

"Remy loves to touch you," he said and brought his hand to her face slightly touching her skin. "Time for a toast."

"To us and our second night together," she said and smiled. She took another sip finishing off the glass.

"Wan' some more?" he asked.

"No," she said and came closer to him. "Ah want somethin' else."

"Well, Remy is never one to refuse a lady," he said and lowered her down on the bed. His lips were on hers as she moaned softly at his touch.

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Back at the party Kurt came out of the kitchen. Tabitha was talking to Allison who was taking a break in between sets. Tabitha had stars in her eyes knowing that his girlfriend was a huge fan. He had his sister's boyfriend to thank for being able to get Tabby's favorite singer to come and play at his and Kitty's graduation party. He wasn't all for Remy dating Rogue when he first joined the X-Men, but after a while he saw how the man treated his sister and thought she was lucky to have someone so devoted to her.

He walked over to Tabitha who was getting an autograph, and she looked so excited. "Hey, Tabitha," he said and she looked over at him excitedly.

"Allison signed my CD," she said and showed Kurt.

"Vhat's great," Kurt said and looked over at Allison.

"Tabby here told me you were handsome, but I had no idea..."

"Oh, vhe way I look," he said and felt a little ashamed.

"Hey, no sweat," Allison said. "Last guy I dated was a hairy beast, and I do mean his personality." Tabitha laughed at that, and so did Kurt.

He was still a bit sensitive about his looks, but he only wore his holowatch when it was necessary. He had come to terms with the way he looked and if the world around him was ever to accept it he had to accept himself and not be afraid of who he was. If his time with Amanda taught him nothing else it was that.

"This has been a great party," Tabitha said as she walked over to the refreshment table with Kurt following close behind.

"Have you seen Rogue?" Kurt asked looking around.

"Not since she and Remy got caught necking on the couch," Tabitha said with a wide grin and twinkle in her eye.

"What?" Kurt shouted shocked by what Tabitha just said.

"Relax, they probably just went off together somewhere to be alone," Tabitha said and planted a kiss on him. "Perhaps it's not a bad idea. What do you say, Blue?"

"And leave zha party," he said and Tabitha put her arms around him kissing his cheek and then his neck.

"Why don't we sneak up to my room," she said and grabbed his hand.

"What about your roommate Amara?" he asked.

"It's already worked out. She's bunking with Rayne tonight," Tabitha said and pulled him towards the back stairs. She had that determined look in her eye and followed her without any further protest.

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Back at the boat house, Rogue and Remy were lying together in the one small bed that occupied the small room. Rogue had her head on Remy's chest and she was beaming in the afterglow. She sighed softly as he felt his arms around her.

"This was even better than the first time," she said and looked up at him.

"Are you saying the first time wasn't good?" he asked in a teasing way.

"No, it was incredible, but this was better because ah wasn't so nervous." She kissed him softly as he stroked her hair.

"You were nervous de first time?" he asked teasing her again.

"Remy, you know ah was," she said and smacked him on the arm.

"Oh, dere's my bad girl," he said and flipped her over onto her back. He was tickling her which made her squeal.

"Remy, stop it!" she said, trying to free herself from his grip, but he was relentless. He grabbed her arms after he stopped tickling her.

"Now, you want Remy to stop," he said with his body pressed against hers.

"No," she said as he released her hands. "Ah think someone's gettin' excited again."

"Lucky for you," he said and went right for the tender spot on her neck. With the party going on no one could hear them. They had all night, and Remy wanted to make this night last as long as possible. They had waited so long to be together, and now that they were, he never wanted to let her go.

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Across town in a small apartment Graydon Creed was pacing the floors. He hated the fact that Bayville had become Mutant Town. In his opinion, they were nothing but mindless monsters that needed to be wiped off the of face of the Earth. At Twelve years old, he realized just how evil mutants really were. He knew firsthand because his mother was one, and when she realized that he was just plain ordinary she left him in the dingy little apartment they were living in. He waited days and even weeks for her to return, until he ran out of food and went out stealing on the street just to eat.

After trying to pickpocket a plain clothed cop, he was picked up and entered into the system. He was a foster child until he turned eighteen and found out his biological father's name. Victor Creed, he thought it was a strong dignified name and sought out to find him. To his horror, he learned that his father was a mutant and a trained assassin. That day, he vowed vengeance on both of his parents.

He took out the file and read it over placing the pictures on his desk. There were the bios of four mutants, ones he intended to eliminate. The first was Raven Darkholme, his loving mother, also known as Mystique. She was a crafty one and could turn into anyone, but with his secret weapon he would put an end to that. He reached into his desk and pulled out a collar.

"Dear, mother, once I put this around your neck, you will never trick anyone ever again," he said and clutched the thing in his hand. He continued to study the file. The next picture was of Victor Creed, also known as Sabertooth. "I am not like you." He slightly damaged the photo and threw it across the room.

Then he studied the two other pictures. "Oh, my darling baby brother," he snarled. Then read over his information. Name: Kurt Wagner. Age 18, Mutant power, teleportation. "It's too bad you look like our mother, demon, but you'll be dead soon."

The last picture disgusted him the most. "Anna Marie Darkholme, my dear little sister. She kept you, didn't she? You got everything that was supposed to be mine. Well, you will pay and pay dearly."

He dumped the file and pictures into the top drawer on his desk and pulled out the half pack of cigarettes in his back pocket. He lit one and took a few puffs. He studied the smoke rings thinking that this would be a fitting end for his psychotic family. He had a mission to purge himself from his sickening mutant heritage.

"I will not be a part of a family of freaks, and the only way to be rid of you..." He took another hit on his cigarette and let out a cloud of smoke. "You're all going to die."