~Chapter 2~
Glimpsing out of the window as the building came into view, she gasped. "Storm, make a fog."
Quickly placing the jet on auto pilot, she turned and faced her. "We don't need it, there's no..."
"There's sensors all around. They have a new government founded security that hasn't been released publicly yet."
Moving to reply, the alarm sounded. Returning her attention towards the controls, she frowned. "We have three missels coming our way. Fast."
Eyes going wide, Jubilee frowned. "How did you..."
"Because, Ah was once in that lab." Looking towards John, she sighed. "He can use a fire ball to distract one, but the others will continue. You'll have to find another way to lose them."
Nodding, Storm gave the boy in question a look.
Rolling his eyes and moving towards the hanger that opened, he flicked his lighter. Staring at the three steal shells coming in their direction, he quickly fired a ball off. Watching as one missel went after it, he sighed. Making it back to his seat and buckling himself back in, he crossed his arms. "My parts done. Next up anybody?"
"I can hit one." Scott voiced standing.
"No!"
Pausing, he eyed the small female, who seemed all knowing. "Why the hell not?"
"It's too close and it will only take us down quicker."
"I may be able to hold them back and he can fire at them." Pulling the ear peice off her head, Jean stood. "Scott?"
"Let's do it."
Watching as they moved to back, Logan frowned. "How did you escape this lab?"
Lowering her gaze, she remained silent.
Moving to press her, an explosion could be heard in the distance. Holding onto the arm rests as the jet rocked, he cursed. "I swear, if we were ment to fly we would have wings." He mumbled, starting to feel a little ill.
Retaking their seats, Storm heeded Rogue's warning and summoned a fog. Plotting their destination and landing, all relaxed.
Rubbing her head and unbuckling her seatbelt, the red head groaned. "I won't be as much help once you go inside. Take Storm and I can stay here."
Kneeling, Scott placed a hand on her knee. "Are you sure, you'll be okay here?"
"Yeah, I can take care of myself, but whatever you face inside, I will just be dead weight."
Kissing her and exiting with the others, he handed each pair a map. "In case we get seperated." He mumbled.
Sharing a few words, all entered.
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All taking hold of each other, Kitty phased them through the electric fense. Once through, Scott began to lead them through the door. Just as Logan entered and took a good wiff, he narrowed his eyes.
"Four canines are on their way." He growled.
Hand moving and touching his visor, Scott found a smaller body squeeze past him. Reaching out to push her as the dogs rounded the corner growling, she spoke.
"Octk2;hobkk2;."
Instantly seizing in their growling, they sat and eyed her.
Sticking her hand out, she tilted her head. "Vernut' sya na bazu."
Calmly walking to her and rubbing it with their head, they trotted off.
Releasing a breath, she found eyes glued to her person. Hugging herself, she looked down. "Ah killed some soldiers on my way out and when we neared the building, their memories surfaced."
Deciding not to push, Scott nodded. "Do you know how to guide us to the cells?"
"Yeah, their under the base, where the dogs will be."
Kitty frowned. "Wait, let me get this right. You sent them to the base, where we need to go and..."
"They won't attack me nor us. I may be able to get them to round up the others and help us keep the security guards away."
"How?"
Smiling, she moved towards the emergency box on the wall. Lifting the cover and pulling the switch, the building sounded. "It takes at least thirty minutes to check the entire building. None will be in the base and won't dare to go below. But we have to move. Now!" Turning, she took off running.
Smirking as One-Eye frowned, Logan shook his head. "What's wrong? Lost your balls or is it your poor leadership?" He taunted, laughing and taking up behind her.
"This is not the time." Jean voiced, through his ear piece. "Now hurry, as I keep an eye out over here."
Rolling his eyes and jogging to close up the rear of the group, he sighed.
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Making yet another left and coming to an empty room, save for a large round desk and computers, they paused.
"This seems just a little too easy." John stated.
Nodding, Bobby took a step.
Looking down and watching his foot as the wood shook, Rogue launched herself at him. Falling to the floor and watching as the board caved to reveal acid, she frowned. Helping him to his feet, she mentally cursed. "The floor is a trap, unless you know how to maneuver around it."
"Well, do you?" Jubilee asked, eyeing the beautiful cherry wood.
"No." Turning and noticing they wasn't that far from the desk, she removed her long leather coat.
"Don't." Logan voiced. "You might..."
"Ah can make it, trust me." She called over her shoulder, locking eyes with him.
"You better. If you die, I'm going to bring you back and make it hell for you."
"I'll keep that in mind." Returning her focus to her destination, she closed her eyes. Picturing herself back in high school before her mutation and calmly releasing a breath, her eyes snapped open. Pushing off, she made a mad dash.
Upon her foot touching the second woodened board, she gasped. Tucking into a roll before she could fall into the whole, she landed hard. Having the air knocked out of her, she couldn't move.
"Chica! Are you okay?"
Hearing her best friend's voice, she merely raised a thumbs up and slowly came to her feet. Viewing the security desk, she groaned. That damn board pushed her further away. Tying her hair up and leaving her streaks down, she once more took off.
Sensing the board shake under her foot, she leapt in the air and gracefully came down on her feet.
Eyes going wide, Bobby could only watch as she did a split in mid air and landed. "Was she a..."
"Yup." Jubilee stated, with a smile. "A top notch ballarina and that's not even a touch of what she can do. Let's see...she took ballet, gymnastics, track, and I could've sworn there was more." Ticking them off on her fingers, her gaze locked with blue. "Somewhere along the line, I think Bobby's taste left. Don't you?"
Narrowing her eyes, Kitty looked away.
Laughing, her gaze landed back on Rogue who was now deciding on a path to take.
Stretching out a foot and testing the tile, she smiled. She was a mere four away now after that leap. Taking a chance, she settled both feet on it. Sighing she moved to continue, when suddenly it gave. Being caught off guard, she found herself falling.
"MARIE!" Logan yelled and launched himself forward.
Catching him, Scott frowned.
"Let me go!" Pushing John back and finding Bobby in his place, he growled.
"I can't..."
"LOOK!" Storm exclaimed, as they saw a pair of feet twirl in the air.
Before any could comprehend what they were seeing, out came Rogue flying through the air. Doing two summersaults and landing on the desk with her hands out, she collapsed to her knees panting. Looking to the others and giving them a small smile, she turned to disarm the floor. Without knowing it, she flashed them the multiple permanent scars through her now torn and battered shirt.
Clamping his mouth shut and looking away, Bobby felt ill. As for Storm, Jubilee, and Scott, they seemed saddened, while Kitty remained cold. And for Logan....
He was speechless.
He just couldn't understand why someone would want to harm mutants and children at that, but his MARIE? She was everything innocent and good in the world. Jerking free of the frozen in place men, he moved towards her. Slipping his jacket off and drapping it across her shoulders, he gave a small smile. "You looked good out there kid."
Returning the smile and instantly feeling the leather against her bare skin, her eyes widdened. Glimpsing the expression on all their faces, she looked away.
"Roguey, why didn't you tell me you was..."
"Ah don't need ya' pity Jubes." Sliding off the desk and motioning towards the steel door before them, she began to walk. "Let's just save them and forget about me and my past that should remain buried."
All going silent, they trudged down the steps towards the lower chambers.
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Translations (Russian Words)
*vernut' sya na bazu: return to base
*octk2;hobkk2;: stop
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