I have now read all four longshots on this archive; I loved this story the most with Lifetimes as close second. You have a truly great gift in weaving the story and apart some issues with grammar - I have to say your stories are among the most creative and thought-provoking that I have read here. I simply adored your Rogue in this one; she was such a mystery in the beginning but as the story unfolded - you have shown so many layers to her character. The reasons she left the mansion were so poignant and Logan slamming the door in her face after Jean's death was truly shocking. You explained it so well - he was her rock, an outcast just like her. And that was her place of belonging. I especially loved the entire conversation in the coffee place - especially the part when Rogue explained she was no failure even though she was not walking the same path as other X-men. Mystique and Gambit were so well-done, I simply loved the ending and how it all came together. Rogue destroying the dairies showed she was ready to make her own future. Great work!

This story just got me through a very delayed flight! It was a great read, hope you update soon.

Crap. I've checked 3 times since you posted the most recent chapter, even though I know that I'm being unreasonable to expect you to have updated already.

Author's Response: haha well thanks for the enthusiasm! I hate that feeling too, but I will see when I can have the next part up, prob in a day or two :)

Good start, hope for more to follow.