Inferno: the endless night outside of XS

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Ikaris' shadow magicks are hard pressed in diverting the hoards of techno-infected demons while at the same time trying to stop Christy from reviving Darkchilde.

<To Christy> "Stop that at once, she is stunned for the moment, not dead. If she wakes up, we are going to be back right where we started. Help get rid of these disgusting little creatures."

With that he continues to push back the demonic horde first away from himself and then towards the disk to Limbo, sparing an eye to DG Hecate and Riana to make sure they are protected.
 
:: The message from Riana simply went to empty space. DG was no longer an individual, but a conduit directing energy towards Darkchilde. With her last remembrance, she transferred control over all the raised demons to Ikaris for his direction. ::

<<To Ikaris, very faintly>>**"Ikaris, take control."**

:: Then, everything was gone. Darkchilde would have no choice in stopping the emotional onslaught now. There was no DG to put a stop to it. ::
 
<< DC's PSI screen protects her MIND from any danger from this immense emotional onslaught..........but her emotions are now far more prominent than she would ever had allowed them to be.........the feelins wash over her like an tsunami as she feels herself swept away..............her heart begans to ACHE with grief....love.....compasion...............things that she hadnt known since before she became Magik all those years ago>>


<< the pain of these all too human feelings caused her to pass out............falling slowly to the ground.......her armour shimmered and her sword stayed gripped in her hand............the flames of the sword began to expand outward....warding off any hostile approaches...........but now......DC was effectively subdued....by the one thing she had become so good at surpressing..........her emotions. the demons from Limbo continued to rain down...attacking everyone and everything........but soon their endless flood was starting to be pushed back into the stepping disc...........DG, Ikaris, Riana, Elektra, Titania and Morpheus were making progress>>

<< deep inside DC's psyche.............a sea of blackness........almost like a living shroud could be seen flowing like massive waves of the ocean..........a face of evil was in the center of the shroud..........that of the Original Dire Wraiths of lengend...who had combined their individual essences to become strong enough to reach Darkchilde on earth in the first place.........they were attempting to consume her........take her over so that she might become their new living host.......since they no longer had bodies of their own...................DC's astral form could be seen fighting to break free of their collective essence............she was strong.....determined...and not about to give up...but it was hard............so hard..............and although DG and Riana's ploy had been successfull...........they would need to SHIFT the focus of their tactics to now help the REAL DC break free.........for together...they would ALL have to work in order to destroy the original Dire Wraiths>>

<< DG could see glimmers of DC's own aura flickering around her statuesque...unconscious form. Ikaris....the most knowledgeable of them....knew theyd have to meet her on the astral plane. where the Dire Wraiths were now operating........a strong enough effort on the part of Titania, Morpheus and Elektra could force the remaining demons BACK through the disc...........>>
 
an idea

*Julian looked deeply into Christy's eyes, expressing his love and concern for her. He never lied to her, communication and trust were two key factors for them. His hand caressing her cheek gently*

"Darlin, I must be going I'm afraid, Paris has an idea. But I will see you soon. Consider what I said."

*Julian wrapped his arms around Christy once more, meeting their lips together once more. Once the kiss broke, he stepped back and glamoring back was Paris. She had a look of determination in her dark eyes*

"I got an idea!"

*She exclaimed, being a powerful telepath, she could try to tap into the unconscious mind of Darkchilde. She wasn't sure if it would work but she'd have to try. Turning to Christy, she motioned for her friend*

"I'm gonna need you to watch me, I'll need to lay down for this trick. And DON'T go fighting with Ikaris, Riana, or DG. Worry about me...please."

*Leaning into her friend, hugging her tighly. Paris was unsure if her idea would work or what the consequences would be, but she needed to break into Farrah's mind. But that would be difficult due to PSI screen. Taking a deep breath, Paris slowly sat on the ground, before laying upon her back. Closing her piercing eyes, allowing her heart to ease, her breathing doing the same. She focused her mind on Darkchilde only, her mind calling out to her friend*

Darkchilde......Magik......Farrah.....can you hear me?

*She concentrated more, using both her power and energy. It was up to Darkchilde if she was able to hear her or not. But Paris had to try. Her mind searching for any sign of Darkchilde. Paris on the other hand looked like she was sleeping, her eye lids moved from side to side like she was asleep*
 
As DC slumps to the ground, the tide of battle truly begins to turn and the majority of the inhabitants of Limbo are driven back. Ikaris has time to draw a breath and tries to contact DG Hecate telepathically. It grows concerned when the sending is met with blankness where DG's consciousness should be. It swivels its great head to where DG is cradled in Riana's arms, a vacant look upon her face. It scuttles closer to them and extends a tentacle, poking at the dark faerie.

<Telepathically to DG>**"Wake up dammit! We don't have time for this. WAKE UP!"

Getting no response from DG, all the while continuing to prod and poke at her, Ikaris snaps at the air, its teeth clickiing together with agitated speed.
"Fine, you want to play it like that, then so will I!"

Weaving a tenticle in front of its' body, Ikaris traces a glowing rune in front of DG's face. The air shimmers between them and where Ikaris was now stands a woman, She is striking beyond words. Clad in only a simple black shift, her honey colored hair flows down her back like a shimmering waterfall, its waves capturing the moonlight as it races down to her waist. Her skin is golden and her muscles firm, yet elegant. Her shift is cut so that her long legs peek out of the slits in the sides which reach nearly to her waist while plunging down in the front to reveal her ample cleavage. The black silk is loosely tied at each shoulder and the slightest tug would cause the gown to fall from her body like a whisper. Her eyes shine like emerald lasers and her lips are full and pouting. She reaches towards the dark faerie with a delicate hand caressing her face before gently running her nails down the side of DG's neck to the valley between her breasts. She leans in towards DG, her breath warm and sweet as she whispers in a voice like satin. "Come back to me, I need you!" Her tongue darts out to moisten her lips. "You have to come back to me."
A small sigh tinged with both pleasure and regret escapes her lips as she takes DG's hands in her own and uses them to caress her body.
 
:: DG suddenly felt a presence move closer to her, a presence which had meant much to her in another life. She began to feel the first stirrings of individual consciousness return to her, forced out of the depths of the darkness she had yielded to. ::

:: Breath returned to the body on the ground slowly as dull purple eyes opened to stare straight ahead without comprehension. ::

:: DG began to feel hands moving down the body of another, realizing in shock that she actually had a form, an identity. Her eyes began to brighten and she stared straight up at a beautiful woman with sparkling green eyes. ::

"Who--"

:: Just as quickly as comprehension began to return, the emotions began to once again pour back in. DG's mind once again was taken as before. ::
 
Ikaris watches as comprehension seems to trickle back to DG. *It's working*
Elation quickly becomes frustration and anger as the outside barrage of emotions once again causes DG to flee into the deepest recesses of her mind. Ikaris snarls and the illusion quivers for a moment as it struggles to regain control. Illusions this real are difficult to maintain unless the caster is able hold tight control of themselves. Mastering itself, the illusion is once again complete. She reaches down to DG once again, her hands caressing the faerie with butterfly like gentleness, gliding over her breasts, softly cupping them before moving on. She leans in towards DG, brushing her lips against those of the faerie, her tongue flickers quicksilver like out to lick DG's.control of themselves. Mastering itself, the illusion is once again complete. She reaches down to DG once again, her hands caressing the faerie with butterfly like gentleness, gliding over her breasts, softly cupping them before moving on. She leans in towards DG, brushing her lips against those of the faerie, her tongue flickers quicksilver like out to lick DG's.Breaking the kiss, she tugs at DG's bottom lips with her teeth, gently nipping her. "That's it love, come back to me!"
 
:: Riana was still trying to get trough to the real DC she knew she was still in there and more then anything she wanted her sister back, she and her had gotten very close since she had joined MoE and Riana felt nothing more then pure respect for the other woman, focussing on her spirit she channeled her power again sending out more waves of love and friendship towards her, letting her feel how much she was needed by the people in MoE... how much Riana needed her ::

Come on DC fight, I know you can.. don't you dare leave us behind we need you so much...


:: Riana tried to contact the others while she was focussing on DC, she felt Paris doing her own telepatic thing, since Riana had changed into a true Water Elemental she had become aware of all the feelings around her.. she could feel the hurt and pleasure of all her friends move through her body.. it was painful and yet comforting at the same time, she also felt something else feeling of lust, concentrating she tried to locate the source, feeling it come of Ikaris she understood he was trying to get DG back, smiling to herself she reached out to Morpheus ::

Morpheus I need you to help me in this.. please join me in getting through to DC's spirit you like no other knows how to reach her emotional... I need you to help me get her back... we can't loose her
 
:: Morpheus had long since lost consciousness during the events that unfolded in XS, and due to DC's devastating tk attack. Morpheus had never felt an attack on such an enormous level as DC was obviously not in control of her power. Somehow he had remained out of the line of fire thanks to the efforts of DG and Riana. He had been slipping in and out of consciousness during the entire battle, only managing to witness bits and pieces of it... DC's rage... the Dire Wraiths... Ikaris' transformations... the hordes of limbo's demons... All of a sudden he could hear Riana's voice faintly in his head, calling out to him, pleading for him to help her... suddenly an astral form of a shapely translucscent blue glowing female appeared in his mind, beckoning him to help her... Morpheus could feel his mental persona collecting himself and rising to his feet before the woman... ::

Riana... is that you? What is going on out there? What can I do to help?
 
:: Feeling Morpheus respond to her Riana couldn't help but smile, she knew he was reaching out to her ::

Yes this is Riana.. I need your help hun.. DC's body has been taken over by the 3 original Dire Wraiths.. they are making her destroy all of us.. all of the world if they have it their way... we must stop them.. no matter what the cause, I know DC is still in there I've been reaching out to her with my own spirit.. BUT I can't do this alone I need your help in doing this.. I need your strength, the strength given to you by Ororo... tap into the strength for me and join me in this battle to get DC back.. the woman you love

:: Riana felt herself grow weaker by the minute if Morpheus wasn't going to help her soon she wouldn't be able to keep this up... her long blue hair flowwed around her once more giving her the look as if water was calling out to her friends.. her eyes had began to shine even more brightly and her body temperature was dropping once again.. ice crystals were forming on her skin giving her the look of a true ice princess ::
 
<< the churning skies above began to calm.......the black lightning bolts struck less often.........the temperature finally began to lower as the worst of this "inferno" seems to have past.....the hoards of Limbo were being pushed back into the stepping disc from which they came........but it would be up to DC to actually close the disc. the dark magick that was enchanting the environment around everyone....causing buildings and other inanimate objects to come to evil life was now losing its potency as well...for Darkchilde was unconscious and any spells or magick that she cast were now starting to lose their potency because she was no longer consciously sustaining them. so much had happened..........DG and Ikaris had undergone extreme changes as a result of this Inferno........the immediate area had been overrun with techno organic demons and large, fierce insect like creatures........Darkchilde could restore Ikaris' body and undo the damages that had been caused.......but they all had to survive this nightmare first>>

<< she lay where she fell........the emotional overload hadnt affected her mind so much as it did her HEART making her feel things she was not accustomed to, or hadnt felt since her youth..BEFORE she became Magik. the soul sword remained with her........protecting its mistress as its silver mystic flames formed a pentagram of protection around her........the an invisible cylindrical force field of magick formed around the circumference of the pentagram...keep EVERYONE at bay as the silver flames lashed out at any one or anything that tried to penetrate.....>>


<< inside her mind.......was a world that NO one could know thanks to her psi screen.......an endless dream scape of images, memories and other psychic impressions that manifested themselves in the form of crystal shards baring various images.......the "landscape" of her mind was that of limbo....the dimension that she ruled......but here in her psyche..it was a calm place of tranquility.......only NOW..........a black shroud of chaos was at the perimeter of her psychic defenses........trying to break through..........this was the astral manifestation of the Dire Wraiths............they had already ensnared DC in a way........and were not trying to posses her mind.......a task that no matter how FUTILE , they would try their utmost to accomplish.........THIS would be their down fall>>

<< as DC's astral form fought to free herself from the virulent plague that was the sisterhood of Original Wraiths.........she heard a small , faint voice...........that of Elektra's>>

<< she couldnt respond..........she was fighting with all her mental might.........Darkchilde wanted help to expell and destroy the original wraiths..........she knew for once she couldnt out power them alone.............her strength of will matched that of Ororo....who's legendary indomitable will was unmatched......but against these ages old, cunning , space traveling sorceresses.......even DARKCHILDE began to grow weary of this violent struggle for possession of herself............>>

<< Elektra was pushed away from DC's psyche by a wave "cold air"......one of the manifestations of her psi screen's defenses..........but as Elektra was pushed back......she caught an image of someone.........an older, elegant beautiful woman....with golden blonde hair and icy blue eyes.........this woman stood tall and had a voice with an icy lilt to it..............for the first time.....Elektra was seeing darkchilde's MOTHER......in times of extreme distress........it is known that MOST individuals call out for their mother.........and DC was fighting for her life.........she needed her friends..........she needed her MOTHER. Karen V. Victoria......the sorceress who gave birth to Darkchilde and had raised her...protected her from the Dire Wraiths all those years ago.......the woman Darkchilde turned away from in order to protect her from any possible retaliation from the original wraiths..........it had been YEARS since DC had cast a spell to remove all memories of her from her mother.......and that one moment in her life had been the most agonizing for DC.....but now in this time of great crisis.........would the others realize that the key to reaching DC on the astral plane would be her mother?>>
 
*No one but Elektra would figure out the puzzle, having been close with DC, she knew what her mother looked like and that older woman she saw was DC's mother. Her attempt at reaching Farrah failed, she knew it would but at least she had a clue to what they needed.....a mother's love. Elektra's mind flowed around her brainwaves until her brain cells fired, reviving her to conscious level, opening her eyes slowly*

"Karen...."

*Her voice soft and calm, sitting up slowly, Elektra was a tad exhausted from that exercise, rising to her feet. Speaking to everyone around*

"We need Karen Victoria....Farrah's mother. Her mind appears to be calling out to her, I saw an image of her but I'm unsure. We can at least try. She vanished her mother's memory if I'm correct but now we need to revise it, we need Ms. Victoria here!"
 
:: Hearing Elektra speak Riana decended down to ground level again... she let go of the channeling she had been doing for a bit, walking over to Elektra she looked at her with her bright blue eyes... ::

"Are you sure about this? I have been feeling certian things myself... but her mother? how can we reach her?"

:: Looking from Elektra to Titania and back she felt her body calm down a bit now it was no longer using all it's energy directed at DC, her long hair still flowwed around her like water but the ice crystals began to disappear ::

"We need to be sure about this.. be sure that it won't cause any more demage... cause if it does.. Hell will break free literly...."

:: Looking at Morpheus she beckoned him closer with her eyes the Titan walked upto her and stood there listening, Morpheus wasn't a man of many words but Riana could feel what he was feeling as did she for the others around her.. the changes she had gone through had made her in touch with every feeling around her.. she knew what others felt even before they did, placing her hand on Morpheus arm she calmed him knowing how concerned he was towards the woman he loved, glancing over at DG and Ikaris her blue eyes flickered for a moment.. Ikaris was bringing DG back and that was a good thing... a very good thing since the Dark Faerie was a very strong mental person and they would need all the help they could get to fight this.. and to bring DC back... back among the people who loved her ::
 
Yes I am sure you wench! Do you not hear well!

*Snapped Elektra, her eyes radiating a metallic silver for a split second. Fire fiercely glowing in them, Paris had indeed changed and having to leave her coven advanced her behavior and attitude change. It was indeed true when she was a Dire Wraith she was considered the one in touch with her 'human' side and emotions. However....inside her grew jealousy, spiteful feelings, and most of all hatred. Releasing her dark side, gave way to these thoughts. Looking away in disgust, folding her arms across her chest*

"Look Riana, I know DC more then you could ever dream. I know the majority of her. Ikaris and DG know the other half of her that I do not. So we can sit around here debating on what I know or we take action. Either way when I speak you listen got it Princess?! I thought so."

*Spinning on her heel, peering over at Ikaris and DG, observing for a few seconds. *

"Ikaris, you know DC on a deeper meaning of existence then I, however perhaps if you could have her mother here either in person or morphing into her that would be good. The problem we have is she's unconscious. Any ideas?"

*The changes were already taking place within Elektra she was becoming more focused, bitchy, and of course frosty. Her concern at the moment was DC, not pointless chatter, she was through with talking. They needed DG as well, but Ikaris was doing his best for her. She listened for comments*
 
:: Morpheus who had been interacting with Riana on a mental level in his state of unconciousness, had finally began to awaken. His head was throbbing as the first to tend to him was Riana, calming his feelings as he tried to gather himself and his thoughts. Morpheus was still unaware of what was completely going on, he needed answers and he needed them yesterday... ::

"Riana... ugghh... how long was I out for? :: rising to his feet and looking around at the group, while holding his head :: Ngghh... And can somebody please tell me what the hell just happened here?!"

(Damn, my head is killing me...)
 
:: As Elektra spoke to her Riana raised a well form eyebrow, looking at her with her aqua eyes she didn't say a word, walking of she placed her hand on Morpheus arm feeling he had a headache she took the pain away using her healing powers ::

"You were out for some time.. but the most important thing is you're here now and that is enough.. we're just about to start and try to bring DC back.. Elektra has found a way to do it.. she could use our help"

:: Turning back to Elektra she looked her in the eyes.. she didn't feel anger or anything like that towards the other woman.. she understood she was mad... but this wasn't the time or place to get into it ::

"Okay tell me what do we need to do.. I know Ikaris knows the most and so does DG and then there is you.. we need to work on this together for it to suceed, so what ever your problem is with me.. I don't give a damn.. the most important thing is getting DC back amongst us"
 
"Riana.....when your mouth moves, sound is coming through and that's not always a good thing."

*She said coldly, not bothering to look at the Water Elemental, her words had not even affected the Assassin. It was like what Riana had said ventured into one ear and went out through the other. The Mutant awaited for DG and Ikaris, peering over at the two of them, raising an eyebrow*

"You two kids about ready? I know DG over there is being stubborn coming to, but looks as though its working Ik."
 
::Ti's head snaps to the side, as she stares at Ikaris as if he had just popped open his third eye... her eyes were filled with anger already.... somehow, they seemed to glow a darker red than ever before... as she stands inside the pentagram glaring at him...::

"WHERE The PHUCK Do You Think You ARE?! BURGER KING?? Would You Like Some FRIES With That?! [in a mocking tone] Stop that at once. I Am NOT Your Soldier! LOOK BUD, I can CLEARLY see you're used to running the show, but I take orders from NO ONE."

::Ti was obviously worked up.... she was processing many things at once... lost, scrambling to catch up with what what happening at the speed of light around her....::

Ikaris:"YA LUCKY. Ya LUCKY you're right.... ya LUCKY i'm too busy getting sh*t under control... i'd KICK your bugginoid ass..."

Paris:"Just stay inside DC's Pentagram... it was set up for us.... it will protect you sufficiently... I'm gonna have to fix this mess...."

::her own 36 inch diamond blade sword in hand... she swung it quickly, slicing everything in reach, forcing the demonic forefront back toward the disc... she stepped out of the pentagram... and kept moving... Class Ten strength coupled with lightning speed was opening deep wounds in everything within 36 inches of her.... pushing harder.... she was exerting more strength than she originally thought this task would require.... and she kept recieving these bizzare flashes.... she stopped, pulling back... time to use a little magic.... dropping her sword, she balled her fists... summoning every spare watt of energy within her reach.... bowing her head... the ground was beginning to rumble... she made sure her comrades were behind her... sparkling with energy, she 'charged' for a few more seconds... and then suddenly emitted a semi-circular shockwave out in front of her, with the deafening sound of a sonic boom, pulsating with energy, literally 'shocking' everything it came in contact with, acting like bomb, sending limbo demons back towards the disc writhing in pain.... it forced the hordes back a good fifty feet... Ti looked up.... raising a hand to her forehead, a little lightheaded...::

"Whoa, hehe.... what a rush.... I should do that more often...how are ya'll doing? You wake her up yet bugman? Pumpkin, what's the reading on DC? Lets go people! We gotta move on, I--"

::Ti stopped abruptly.... raising her hand up to her forehead again.... she was deftly fighting DC's charms... but they were having more effect on her than she would've liked.... momentarily, she felt like letting the demons spill from limbo.... instead of pushing back to their realm and holding them there... she overthrew the notion... her voice was a little more abrupt, her demeanor determined.... but she knew there was only so long she could suppress the enchantment that even her rage couldn't save her from....::

"We are running out of time, Paris..."
 
"No sh*t Sherlock, we all realize this but Ikaris is trying his best!"

*She sighed with frustration, watching her sister begin to crush everything in her path, she had to smile. Titania had fire within her soul and Elektra enjoyed watching it unfold*

"I'll try once more, but they key is Karen Victoria, the problem is getting her here for DC to see. ."

*Elektra remained inside the protective forcefield DC made for them, laying back down. Returning to her previous state, this time she did not call out to DC but awaited to see what images she would see*
 
a special appearence

<< everyone was now finally getting their bearings.........as the worst as the Inferno seemed to be burning itself out slowly......but at what price? for the catalyst of the Inferno was now unconscious and in danger of losing "herself" to the beings that had engineered her birth in the first place>>

<< just when the night seemed like it couldnt be filled with more surprises............a large ray of light beamed out from the stepping disc..............and a refreshing, cool gust of wind rushed forth.........there was a melodious chime that filled the air as a clear, well spoken, contralto voice filled the air.....and soon the ghost like image of Ororo faded into view. The sorceress, Ororo was older, but regal....beautiful as she stood tall and her silver hair flowed slightly to the side behind her.......her blue and white robes also flowed slightly.....some of the MoE had encountered her during their last major caper in Limbo and she had left a memorable impact on them..........she was a woman who had truly over came adversity...and survived the nightmare that befell her X-men all those years ago when they went ot resuce ANOTHER "Darkchilde" in Limbo.>>

Ororo: it is good to see you again Morpheus, Elektra, Titania.........<< nodding to Riana and Ikaris>> you have all done well this dark night.........but the battle is far from over...........you must do what Darkchilde thought not possible..........reunite her with her mother......only the love and support of her friends AND her family can give her the strength she needs to break free of the deluge of the original Dire Wraiths................and while i cannot aid you in this quest........i can do THIS much for you!

<< she raises her hands and extends them out.............and a gale force wind of incredible power snatches up all the remaining demons and any OTHER creatures as though they were nothing more than pieces of paper and with a mighty rushing sound.....they are swept...screaming...back into the stepping disc......as each one flies through the disc..a small white flash manifests in their wake........soon the whole area is quiet........free of any demonic or alien pestilence>>


Ororo: time grows short........and many of you have been hurt..........I will restore you all....but you must not lose sight of the task at hand.............

<< a green sparkling myst feels the area...........sparkling as it gently flows around and through all present......Ororo uses her powerful magicks to restore everyone to full vitality and dispell any enchantments or charms plaguing their minds.........DG is physically restored..........Ikaris's terrifying body transformation after DC's telekinetic attack......was something different alltogether

Ororo: Ikaris.............yours is a transformation that i havent seen since my time on the Brood world.....My magicks can dispell all the venom from the brood within you if you wish.......
 
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