The Rogue

Author's Note: The END is HERE!

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Scott had never felt more nervous in his life. The woman that he met less than a year ago, the woman that captured his heart was now marrying him.

As she walked down the aisle, accompanied by Xavier, her 'father', he felt his nervousness being replaced by complete and utter love.

Scott faced his lovely bride, grinning like a fool. They looked perfect together. The professor had one of the students- Forge, recreate the device that had repressed some of Rogue's powers. They had made his wedding ring somewhat like the TAG device, enabling him the control he had been denied for half of his life.

As the priest continued with his sermon, Scott squeezed Marie's hand. She looked at him, smiling lovingly. Scott finally saw the woman who befriended him during his toughest times in color, and she was magnificent. Her emerald eyes shone with love and happiness, her auburn hair shone under the sun's light.

Scott couldn't ask for anything more.

"Do you, Scott Summers, take this woman, to have and to hold, for sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer, till death do you part?"

Scott's hazel eyes said everything, but yet, he smiled.

" I do."

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Marie felt overjoyed. Everything was perfect. After so many years of torture, betrayals and false hope, she was finally in heaven. Dressed up in a white dress, she would outside her home, all her friends, no… family present.

She looked at her groom, seeing the love in his eyes. Marie had been ecstatic, wanting to help him, no matter what. She knew how hard it was to not be able to do something.

She felt him squeeze her hand, she knew he loved her. Now was her chance to prove to him how much she loved him as well.

" Do you, Marie Xavier, take this man, to have and to hold, for sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer, till death do you part?"

Marie took a deep breath, smiling as she held Scott's hand. Saying two words with confidence that she hadn't felt in a long time.

" I do."

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The wedding was perfect. Everyone loved to see two friends finally be happy. Jamie couldn't help but grin as he and Ricky watched their parents kiss. Jubilee and Kitty were bawling their eyes out, and Bobby couldn't help but whistle in agreement. Xavier sat beside Logan who was sighing.

" What is it old friend?" Xavier asked, even though he already knew what it was.

" I should be feeling crummy, but… I respect her choice," Logan said. " But, if he ever hurts her, I'm going to rip out his spleen."

" Dude, if Mr. Summers ever hurts… Mrs. Summers… I think a lot of us would be ripping him up," Bobby said.

Ororo laughed at the boy and linked her arm around Logan's. She accepted his feelings for Marie and helped him move on. The reception went well, everyone ate cake, and enjoyed themselves on the dance floor. None more than the bride, the groom and their two children.

They heard Shania Twain's song: "Forever" and began to dance and sing to it.

In your arms I can still feel the way you

want me when you hold me

I can still hear the words you whispered

when you told me

I can stay right here forever in your arms

Scott recalled the nights that Marie had spent in his room, recalling how much he loved her scent on his pillows. He would have her every night, he would be able to kiss her and hug her everyday.

Marie sighed contently, knowing that she would forever be loved by the one she loved.

And there ain't no way

I'm lettin' you go now

And there ain't no way

and there ain't not how

I'll never see that day...

"She's got that right, baby," Scott whispered in her ear. Marie giggled and began to sang along.

'Cause I'm keeping you

forever and for always

We will be together all of our day

Wanna wake up every

morning to your sweet face always

As they began to sway and sing, they ignored their audience who was at awe. Jean had to admit that they were perfect together. Scott needed someone he could trust, and Marie needed someone who would love her for who she was.

Mmmm, baby

In your heart I can still hear

a beat for every time you kiss me

And when we're apart,

I know how much you miss me

I can feel your love for me in your heart

Ororo dragged Logan to the floor and laughed as he tried to move to the beat. She stopped him and just wrapped her arms around his neck and they moved slowly.

" Thank you for bein' there, 'Ro."

" It's my pleasure, Logan."

And there ain't no way

I'm lettin' you go now

And there ain't now way

and there ain't no how

I'll never see that day...

Scott held Marie's hand and placed a kiss on it. Marie blushed prettily and leaned into Scott's chest. She inhaled his scent and wrapped her arms around him. Soon, Scott had lifted her off of the ground and began to twirl her around.

'Cause I'm keeping you

forever and for always

We will be together all of our day

Wanna wake up every

morning to your sweet face always

(I wanna wake up every morning)

In your eyes (I can still see

the look of the one) I can still see

the look of the one who really loves me

(I can still feel the way that you want)

The one who wouldn't put anything

else in the world above me

(I can still see love for me) I can

still see love for me in your eyes

(I still see the love)

Jean sat down on her chair and watched. A tall blond man walked over towards her and stretched out his hand.

" Would you care to dance, doctor?"

" Why, Mr. Worthington… I'd love to."

And there ain't no way

I'm lettin' you go now

And there ain't no way

and there ain't no how

I'll never see that day...

Xavier smiled and looked at his friend. "Well, Hank, that was a marvelous wedding, if I may say so myself."

Henry nodded. " That was brilliant with Forge, Charles. That boy will go places."

'Cause I'm keeping you

forever and for always

We will be together all of our day

Wanna wake up every

morning to your sweet face always

I'm keeping you forever and for always

I'm in your arms

" Forever, Marie. You can count on that…"

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Jamie and Ricky exchanged high fives and looked at their hard work. " You know… if we concentrate on something together we're really a team to be feared!"

Ricky nodded. " You want a brother or a sister?"

They looked at each other and smiled. " Sister."

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Author's Note: sigh. I love that song.