Title: The Ante
Chapter 7: Mechanics (Part 2/2)
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Hints at Wanda/Pietro, Lance/Kitty, and an unfulfilled Todd/Wanda
Warnings: Language
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Drowning" by AK1200

( Chapter Seven: Mechanics (2/2) )

Title: The Ante
Chapter 7: Mechanics
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Hints at Wanda/Pietro, Lance/Kitty, and an unfulfilled Todd/Wanda
Warnings: Language
Author’s Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Audio: "Drowning" by AK1200

( Chapter Seven: Mechanics (1/2) )

<< Chapter Six | Chapter Eight >>

Title: The Ante
Chapter 6: A Scattering of Chips
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Hints at Piotr/Kitty (if you squint)
Warnings: Bit of violence, but hardly worthy of mention.
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Bite to Break Skin" by Senses Fail
 

( Chapter Six: A Scattering of Chips )

Title: The Ante
Chapter 6: A Scattering of Chips
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Hints at Piotr/Kitty (if you squint)
Warnings: Bit of violence, but hardly worthy of mention.
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Bite to Break Skin" by Senses Fail

 << Chapter Five | Chapter Seven >>

Title: The Ante
Chapter 5: Charles VII
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Hints at Wanda/Pietro, Lance/Kitty, and an unfulfilled Todd/Wanda
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Attack" by 30 Seconds to Mars

( Chapter Five: Charles VII )

  << Chapter Four | Chapter Six >>

Title: The Ante
Chapter 4: Openers
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Lance/Kitty, Kitty/Piotr, Scott/Jean, hints at Wanda/Pietro, and an unfulfilled Todd/Wanda
Warnings: Unresolved sexual tension
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Numb" by Linkin Park

( Chapter Four: Openers )

 << Chapter Three | Chapter Five >>

Title: The Ante
Chapter 3: The Hand You’re Dealt
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: Lance/Kitty, Kitty/Piotr, Scott/Jean, hints at Wanda/Pietro, and an unfulfilled Todd/Wanda
Warnings: Sexual innuendo, coarse humor
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Miss Murder" by AFI

( Chapter Three: The Hand You're Dealt )

<< Chapter Two | Chapter Four>>

Title: The Ante
Chapter 2: Shuffling
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Warnings: Rien au moment.
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Bloody Romance" by Senses Fail

( Chapter Two: Shuffling )

Title: The Ante
Chapter 1: One Card Short of a Deck
Fandom: X-Men: Evolution
Author: Lucia de’Medici
Summary: Never bet more than you are willing to lose.
Extended Summary: When Remy LeBeau left Rogue on the shore of the Ripper’s bayou hideout, he slipped a solitary playing card into the palm of her hand. It was a conciliatory gesture — an offer for friendship, an unspoken apology, and the beginning of a less-than-friendly game between rivals. A year has passed, the stakes have been raised, and Remy is not a person who enjoys entertaining the idea of folding before the bluff gets called.
Rating: Teen/Mature
Pairing: Rogue/Remy
Secondary Pairings: (If only by mention) Lance/Kitty, Kitty/Piotr, Scott/Jean, Wanda/Pietro, Wanda/Pyro, Mystique/Destiny, others.
Warnings: A variety - noted at the beginning of each chapter.
Author's Notes: Thanks are extended to Lisa725 and Sionnain, my two brilliant betas.
Disclaimer: All characters and situations remain the property of their respective owners. Considering Marvel has not contacted me to write for them as of yet, I think it’s safe to say they ain’t mine.
Audio: "Action" by Blink 182

( Chapter One: One Card Short of a Deck )