This is an X-Men Evolution story that centers around Gambit and Rogue. It's been a year since the demise of Apocalypse and The Acolytes have disbanded. Gambit, Pyro and Colossus have all left Magneto. Colossus has agreed to join the X-men and runs the idea by Gambit to do the same. He is reluctant at first, but it would mean being around a certain southern belle that he can't seem to get out of his head. Pyro as a new woman in his woman in his life, Wanda Maximoff the infamous Scarlet Witch, but Pyro has also loved bad girls. He has also dawned a new career as the romance novelist with Wanda as his muse. For three of the ex-acolytes the future looks bright.

With little reluctance and a good recommendation from Colossus Gambit is welcomed into the X-Men fold. Rogue is secretly happy about the whole thing but will outwardly deny it. She has gained control of her powers but she has still has fears about touching and is keeping it a secret from everyone. The only people who know are Professor Xavier and Logan. Can Remy quell her fears and help her to trust herself again? Plus, there is danger lurking in the shadow as Gambit's past is coming back to haunt him.

Next up: Chapter 1: Bar Talk.