Karma

Author: Icy Flame

Chapter Thirteen: More like Karma

Sorry for the wait!

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"Uh Petey, sugah Ah need ta breath." Rogue rasped as the speedster hugged her waist. She was turning a rather unattractive shade of blue at the moment. He glanced up at her and loosened his grip. This saddened Rogue a bit but she convinced herself that it was simply because not many people were willing to make physical contact with her. It hurt, when teammates flinched away from you but what can you expect when your skin could kill them? She gave him a watery smile as Pietro flushed ever so slightly.

"Rogue! Whathaveyoubeenupto?Areyouhungry?ComeoneI'llgetyousomethingtoeat!"

With that he whisked her up and bolted from the room. The door banged violently on the hinges before Magnus stopped it in mid-movement. Pietro charged down the corridor and past a few doors. Every now and then a wastebasket would tip over but they eventually reached their destination. The kitchen.

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"I can't believe that Xavier is just going to leave them there." Beast said, scratching his head, turning to the others in the room.

"Yes this was most unexpected." Ororo commented, biting her lip in concern. Trading a look with Hank they both sighed and turned to look over the students. Most of them were trying to digest what they had just heard while others that had known Rogue and Logan longer were looking rather sour.

Which was rather odd considering that both of them were the loners of the group. Logan often only came around when it was time for a practice or there was a threat. It was his nature. Rogue stayed away mainly due to her powers. She stuck out like a sore them amongst them. At first everyone figured Rogue missed the brotherhood and didn't have friends yet. But as time passed most of them had realized that Rogue just didn't quite fit in. Only a few of those stationed at Xavier's had befriended her. Bobby, Kitty, Kurt and Logan were the merely exceptions to everyone else.

"There has got to be something we can do. X-Men don't abandon each other!" Scott campaigned, looking enraged. Or slightly constipated either way the X-Men let out a roar of approval and suited up. Heading for the Black bird they once again all loaded on to their trusty vessel and prepped it. As everyone belted up the brotherhood exchanged worried looks. The engines roared to life and were flung into the air, towards Magneto's lair. Xavier was in the back, rather annoyed at going. He told them where the two X-Men were being kept but grumbled under his breath about their being no hope.

(Please no annoying notes about how this is so out of character! I KNOW! Trust me I do,  I'm just trying to get this moving!)

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The other recruits looked disturbed, Pietro had never shown kindness to anyone. In fact the only emotions he often showed were annoyance and petulance, much like his father. He got what he wanted when he wanted it, there were never any questions about that but why would he want to bring the wraith of Xavier down upon them?

"I'm sure we all have better things to do than stand around here. Dismissed." Magneto waved his recruits away, letting Victor off the ceiling. Going over to Wolverine he held his hand up, letting the man back onto the floor. Logan held back a sneer and walked off to the kitchen.

Taking in a deep breath via his nose Logan picked up Rogue's scent. Heading down the halls he looked around, not surprised by the metal alloys surrounding him. Encasing was more like it, shivering at the cage feeling the place gave off he shoved the door opened. Leaning in the doorframe he raised an eyebrow at the scene before him.

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"Forty minutes before we arrive at our destination." Scott warned, twisting around in his chair. Jean went back to check on everyone, making sure they were suited up and ready.  The new recruits were bouncing in their seats while the brotherhood were talking with one another in a corner. Lance was whispering something to Fred and Todd. Wanda was looking out the window, nodding every now and then. She had been silent most of the time, not talking with anyone out of the brotherhood. Even then is was simply monosyllabic answers. 'That girl sure reminds me of Rogue'

Green eyes widened as her evaluation was paused when Todd flew over her shoulder. The weird part was that he was smiling about it.

"Love you too honeybuns!" he wheezed before coming in contact with the wall.

"Children please, Kitty why don't you switch with Wanda?" Ororo pleaded, trying to resolve the issue. Wanda grumped (an actual word maybe not a verb but) over to the seat next to Bobby, frowning at Todd or possibly the world in general.

"Hi, I'm Bobby." Bobby grinned at his seat partner. Getting no reply from her his brows furrowed in thought. Normally girls were putty in his hands, not that he would ~ever~ take advantage of that. "Your hair looks nice." Girls always liked compliments right?

"Uh thanks." Wanda was taken back by him, wasn't he the enemy? Shouldn't he be scowling at her and edging away? Why was he complimenting her? Bobby went to say something more when she turned towards him. "Listen I don't know what game your playing but unless you want to have kids I suggest you keep your mind games to yourself."

He gulped, shifting so that his genitals didn't feel so exposed to threat, and Bobby tried a different approach.

"No mind games, just some small talk."

Wanda looked at him suspiciously but nodded in agreement. "What's the topic?"

"Uh I actually hadn't thought that far ahead." Wanda sighed and Bobby blushed.

"What's your power?" Bobby grinned at this; taking her hand he covered it with his own. She looked on with interest as a faint blue glow blinked into existence. Quirking an eyebrow she resisted the urge to yank back her hand. It felt strangely cool but as Bobby removed his hand she grinned. In her palm lay a broomstick made completely out of ice.

"Wow"

Bobby grinned at her reaction and basked in the glow of his achievement. After this they started talking a little about their housemates, going over the team members and their history.

~ Bit Later ~

"And then Kurt took a mistletoe and chased Kitty around the room. It was pretty funny until the end."

"What happened?"

Bobby blushed and looked uncomfortable.

"Well Kitty phased through the couch so he uh kissed me."

Wanda looked disbelieving before busting up laughing at his expense. Bobby grinned at her maybe it was kinda funny. In a twisted way of course.

"Thanks so much." Bobby pretended to pout.

"Your welcome, that made my day."

"Glad to be of assistance."

"You've told me about everyone so far but what about the girl we're going for now? You mentioned Xavier going after her that once but how'd she join up?"

"You mean the rest of the brotherhood never told you?" Bobby looked at her with wide eyes, why wouldn't they tell her? She shook her head, looking peeved.

"Uh she was part of them first y'know? Then Mystique did some stuff and she ended coming back on the X-Jet. 'Least that's what she says mind you Rogue doesn't really talk about it too willingly. I asked Kitty and she said that Mystique tried to kill her and Scott."

Wanda looked at him with shocked eyes, why would she go after someone on her own team? That couldn't be right, could it? Then again Bobby hadn't lied to her yet compared to everyone else she'd met. Common sense told her to no listen to this but deep down she felt he wasn't lying to her. 'What would he have to gain anyways?'

"So she could actually want to stay with my-"

She was cut off as the plane landed and they evacuated it. Gathering together at the gate surrounding the base they awaited orders. Looking around Cyclops grimaced; this was going to be dangerous. The fact that everyone was here didn't help much either. While they would need a lot of firepower to defeat Magneto and his new recruits both full teams being there would cause confusion. Plus they needed away to get ~everyone~ in.

"Alright, there is no way that Shadowcat and Nightcrawler can get us ~all~ in there. So we're going to have to-"

"Why don't we just blow a hole in this place and y'know stampede in." Boom boom interrupted, creating a mini bomb in her hand to emphasis her plan.

Scott wrinkled his brow, "That actually might work Boom boom."

"You heard him guys! Everyone who can blow open the doors come with me!" Jubilee ordered. Cyclops and Tabitha along with Avalanche followed her to the gate. Concentrating they began to shooting their firepower at the metal alloys. Scott removed his visor while Boom boom rubbed her hands together in concentration. Jubilee began shooting sparks and Lance shot a rumble underneath the foundation in hopes of it wreaking the wall. Kitty threw him a smile and he just grinned in return. They rest of the teams were charging throw the wall.

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"So ice cream?" Pietro offered, looking over at Rogue. She was gazing around the kitchen, taking in the metal covered walls and appliances.

"Wow when he goes all out he goes all out, wonder why the hood is such a dump."

"It'd be suspicious in the boons Rogue."

"Yea Ah suppose. Got any mint?"

"Sorry only Fudge Tracks."

"It'll do." Rogue smiled and picked up her spoon and started digging in with the speedster.

"Why'd you do it Petey?"

"Why'd you do it Roguey?"

"Touché"

They were silent for a while, enjoying the simple pleasure of sharing a carton of Edy's between a girl and a boy for a bit. Not a mutant speedster or mutant vampire, not even two foes on opposite sides, just a gal and a guy sharing some dairy dessert.

"I guess it was because he's my dad, y'know? I can't just say no to him and it's not like he was trying to take over the world…again."

"She tried to kill him."

"So?"

"So? When Ah tried ta stop 'er she tried to kill me too."

"Real motherly loving there."

"Like your family is much better."

"Ouch"

"Ah guess were stuck in this togetha huh Speedy?"

"It could be worse." He sat up on the counter with her, leaving some space between them.

"Yea, but Ah guess that well…"

"Yea?"

"Ah'm glad it's with you"

Pietro grinned and Rogue cleared the distance between them and they finished off the ice cream. Pietro smiled and slipped a silver ring around her pinky finger. The southern belle looked down at her gloved hand. Slipping her finger out of the covering she placed the ring on her bare hand and covered it again. Sighing contently she rested her head on his shoulder.

Logan smirked at the two, turning he left the kitchen and was about to slice his way out of the lair when a rumbling knocked him from his feet. Grumbling he pushed himself up off the floor and rushed to where the commotion was. He felt a pulse by and knew that the kid had pasted him, probably with Rogue in his arms. Pushing himself to move faster the healing mutant arrived at the scene at the same moment that Magneto's team rushed in. Pyro was trying to button up his belt and held a plunger in one hand. Seeing who it was he reached into his back pocket and produced a lighter, dropping his pants.

"Alright time for some fun!" he cackled insanely, flipping the metal gear and creating a tiger of flames. Of course realizing his pants had falling he blanched and tied the belt in a knot around his hips.

 Peter looked equally disturbed and threw down his copy of Lord Of The Rings: Return of the King while shifting into metal form. Remy just grinned toothily and withdrew a pack of cards.

"You come to play with Gambit, oui?"

"We come to get back our teammates!" Jamie shouted bravely, of course he was seated upon the Blob's shoulders so that might have been why.

"A problem Charles?"

"Yes Erik. You seem to be holding two of my X-Men."

"Ah a misunderstanding, I'm sure. You see I was merely extending a chance to join my team."

"You were what? Speak up not all of us can hear ya!" Sam yelled from behind Wanda.

"Wanda dear, I am most surprised to meet you once again."

"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!"

"Whatever for?" This caused her to go into a fit.. Several trees caught on fire and three spouts of water jutted from the ground.

"What for? FOR STICKING ME IN A CRAZY HOUSE YOU JACKASS!" Growling she jumped forward at her father, beginning the fight.

She twirled her fingers in patterns, drawing upon the forces around her. Using her rage to power her magic she thrust a blast of pure unadulterated raw power at her father. He tried to throw up a shield to protect his team and barely held it in place.

"This is exactly why you were placed in the asylum Wanda. You had no control over your rage. You do remember who is no longer with us do you not? Placing you there was for everyone's benefit."

"What is he talking about?" Pietro asked, still holding onto Rogue. The X-Men shifted uncomfortably when she didn't try and remove her self from his grip. In fact if Bobby's eyes weren't lying to him she seemed to be pretty happy there. Even more than when she was at the institute. Like how he had felt when they were flying here. Shaking his head at the other newer recruits when they attempted to attack alongside Wanda he just grinned.

"We don't have to worry, all he wants is to offer them to join."

"Wolverine, Rogue would you be willing to join the Acolytes. If you say then you shall become my enemy but if you agree you shall not find it to your displeasure." Erik extended, staring at both loners.

Logan shook his head disdainfully and crossed over to the X-Men, standing behind Charles. Crossing his arms over his chest he looked pleased with his decision. Looking smug Scott sneered at Magneto.

"What about the Brotherhood?" Rogue asked, looking pointedly at their former leader. The brotherhood looked shocked that she would bring them up and gazed at her in wonder. Todd and Fred exchanged glances, maybe she hadn't totally abandoned them.

"The Brotherhood of Mutants was my first experimental group of Homo-Superior youths. If they shall pass their trials then their membership into the Acolytes is automatic. If they fail, well I don't have a need for the useless." He boomed, glancing over at Toad, Blob and Avalanche. His gaze stopped at Scarlet Witch.

Scott asked, "Why does it matter Rogue? You are part of the X-Men! You don't have to associate with these bums."

The Brotherhood growled out a few choice words about a certain X-geek before crossing over to stand with the Acolytes. Powering up they looked like a force to reckon with and Rogue was still standing with them.

"We may bums Goggles but we'll wipe the floor with your ass any day of the week." Lance grumbled, shaking the earth heavily under Scott.

"You'll pay for that trailer trash!" Scott ramming into the brown haired teen, causing him to bump into Colossal.

"This is pointless, I refuse to waste my resources on such a worthless battle." Erik groaned, separating the team leaders forcibly with his powers. "That will be enough."

"Come on Rogue let's just go. This is stupid." Kitty walked towards the Missourian.

"No"

"V'hat are you talking about Rogue?" Kurt came up next to Kitty, following her up to where Rogue was wrapped up in Pietro's arms still.

"Ah…Ah'm not going Kitty. T-this is mah family."

"You traitor!" Jean roared, "After all we've done for you! You were an X-Men"

"Ah was neva a X-Men, all you did was try and control me! Well you can keep your endless supply of gloves."

"I can not believe you would do this to us, you stupid bitch."

A large tiger appeared in front of the red head, hissing out fire. The image shifted into a screaming pumpkin created out of flames and jumped after the screeching telepath. Pyro cackled as his creation chased after her.

"This is the part where you run away." Pietro informed the X-Men who glared coldly walked back over to their jet and boarded.

Bobby hung back for a second, waving goodbye to Rogue and running up to give her a hug.

"Now who will I have to help me switch Jean and Scott's underpants?"

"Kurt'll help ya. Ah'll miss ya Icecube. Ya'll better raise hell without me." She wiped a tear away, realizing that from now on they'd be enemies. Pietro gripped her hand and she squeezed back appreciation. "An' watch out for the rest of the family there will ya?"

"Of course."

"And make sure Kitty doesn't drive her next roommate insane."

"I'll try."

"Ah'll miss you Bobby." He nodded and walked over to the X-Jet, boarding the aviation device. Before he stepped on though he turned and shouted over to the group.

"I should hope so. This won't be the last time we see each other Rogue. This is like fate."

"More like karma."

"Let's hope so."

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The End

Icy: That's it!

W: You have got to be kidding me.

SJ: No way.

Icy: I think I'll do a squeal though.

W: I should hope so with all those things you left unmentioned.

SJ: Wonder if anyone noticed them?

Icy: Eh maybe.

AN: Thanks everyone that supported me er us in this production. It really helped! THANK YOU for everyone who reviewed *hugs reviewers* I know ppls should write for themselves and all but you guys just made my days so much easier. The one bit was from Sherk, I couldn't help myself! Lol This is so strange because the story totally flew away from what I had planned. Hell even when I started this chapter I had no clue that it would be the last one. Not until I wrote the scene with Bobby did I realize how it was ending.

Tell me what you think, sorry about any grammar stuff I don't have a beta!

Later yo,

                                               Icy, Wanda, St. John