Moonstruck!

[Seer]

<< Recent events necessitated Persephone taking a trip to Greece. The Six arrived in Greece, following Persephone and not a moment too soon as the land the sea and all around it were now gripped by the bewitching power of the legendary, terrifying "RED MOON." a peculiar thing this was, as its roots lay in one of the "trinity of the moon", the CRONE aka Hecate.>>


<< even now, as the Six do their best to save innocents, and help keep some level or order through the streets and country side of greece, they themselves become intoxicated with the bewitching effects of the red moon. it manifests different ways among them but its all to the same goal of wreckless, borderline VIOLENT abandon. the team stays together despite their own various changes and though they THINK they've quelled the violence among the HUMAN population, they have yet to see what this night and this moon has instore for them and everyone around them.>>

<< Persephone, was reunited with a most unlikely aquaitence and ally from another timeline, Barbara Minerva. the two women quickly established a bond of trust and respect and now begin to deal with mystery surrounding the return of the "red moon" and what it means for this world.>>

<< as they begin their task, the Six ...with an extremely TARDY ally named Ethan Cruise en route... begin to casually make their way toward one of Haleigh's safe houses.>>

<< and so we watch.>>

 

[Rampage]

Nicolas stood still as the witches had their fun with him. For him, it was exciting, not scary at all. Alison, as powerful as she was, had not the STRENGTH to hold him fast, but he was more than happy to let her hold him as Morgan gave him a playful demonic nip. This was proving to be a fun time for all involved, as Nicolas was a victim that could possibly actually endure their "playtime" while in the ladies of the Six Nicolas had powerful, seductive, and beautiful possible playmates.

Nicolas was enjoying this, maybe too much, as he basked under the red moon...

 

[Persephone]

Mivenera's Lair

:: Persephone could tell that Minerva was taken aback by the fact that the people she became allies with were all dead. Her eyes saddened, mirroring her own. She could tell that it was not only for the Masters of Evil, but that she too had went through a similar experience. Placing he hand on top of Minerva's, Persephone gave her a small smile; more of a thank you. It actually felt nice to speak with someone who knew what she was going through. She had really not confided in anyone from the six. It was more of an adjustment period since Persephone joined the team and not so much a girls slumber party, lets tell our deepest darkest secrets. ::

:: Listening to Minerva tell her own story as to why she was here, Persephone nodded. The two woman were very similar it seemed. Standing once Minerva explained she wanted to show her something, Persephone followed her through the vast hallways of her home. Male guards stationed everywhere, all mortal. Making her way through a circular staircase and into a room, Persephone suddenly stopped seeing exactly what Minerva had wanted to show her. Pandora's Box! ::

:: The goddess' body stiffened out of agitation. Turning her head away from the crystalline box, she knew all too well what that box was capable of. What would be done to a person OR a God if they went near it. ::

"How is this possible? How do you have Pandora's Box....How can you even go near it without feeling it's effects?"

:: Persephone kept her eyes cast away from the box and stayed a steady distance away. It floored her how Minerva could even be in the same room as it. She was a powerful woman, yes, but even the most powerful, the most pure of heart, could never resist the temptations of Pandora's Box. That was why it had to be hidden in the first place; why not even the Gods themselves knew the location. ::

 

[Barbara Minerva]

Greece- Minerva's lair

[ Barbara was noticeably keeping a firm 6 foot distance from the roped off area where the box was contained. she stood tall with her arms folded as Persephone asked how this was possible.]

[ Barbara waited for a moment before answering. looking out beyond the door way as two of her guards covered the outer exits. she looked up at one of the many monitors that gave constant coverage of any area outside around the fortress]

Pandora's box is in many ways the ultimate symbol of temptation, but you see, I have already experienced what it is like to GIVE IN to temptation...to succumb and PLUMMET to new levels of depravity.

[Persephone had to remember that even Darkchilde had no clear idea just how old Barbara TRULY was and how many timelines she could have lived in. she was clearly immortal like Ororo but there was always the fact that no one would ever known as much about Barbara as she might know about them. But there was an implication that Barbara might have even gone to the level that Persephone went when she killed her own mother. ]

I have allowed myself to go down paths in times past in the name of conquest and victory that would have damned a lesser person's soul to hell many times over. As i am NOW, this box is nothing more to me than a dangerous talisman to be kept under wraps at any cost. But i am not it's guardian...PANDORA is.

[ pointing to a liquid crystal monitor on the wall, Barbara touches a screen and it provides an image of Pandora "present day".]

yes, Pandora is alive and well and in this timeline, I have come to regard her as an adoptive daughter of sorts. My own children have long since died...of OLD AGE.

[yet another indication of how long lived Barbara might actually be]

When I arrived here, I realized that I had once again to start from scratch in some ways. While traveling through Greece, i began to hear of "the witch on the island" and her corruptive influence on local greek business men and how she sewed the seads of distrust and fear between the sexes all through greece. Pandora was here..and remain unaffected by Circe's corruptive power, she was the guardian of the box. I was weary, had no desire to really begin any new adventures and so as I set up residence here and went about the business of "blending in" I answered a cry for help on my estate. Pandora was being hounded by Circe's bestiamorphs.

[ images of a terrified Pandora being chased by the savage, massive bestiamorphs could be seen. she was already injured and as she falls..the CENTAUR, who appears to be the leader attempts to attack her when suddenly Barbara leaps into view, attacking the creatures and commanding Pandora to run for the house.]

I wouldnt see anyone ELSE fall to their death if i could help it! So i rescued the woman, and when i explained that i knew all about her, showed her my "credentials" , she was RELIEVED to find someone that could HELP keep her safe as she was charged with that terrible task of guarding the box.

I provided her safe haven...and kept the box under the strongest physical and technological protection that money could be. some of the designs for the systems that secure it came from Cassadine Corp!

Circe and I became INSTANT enemies and I hadnt even become aquainted with her as she appeared in THIS time line. Recently things have begun to escalate and according to my various star and astrological charts, as well as the history that i know of the trinity of the moon (mother=demeter/maiden=artemis/crone=hecate) ..the time for the red moon was coming and true to history Circe commits her most violent, brutal acts under the red moon. She wants this box...she'll see me DEAD and Pandora damned in order to possess the box. Pandora has DISAPPEARED and all my efforts to find her have gone fruitless.

:: Looking at Persephone, the woman maintains a serious look on her face::

There is little that i fear in this or any time that ive been in...at this point, i've experienced and survived far more than most mortals here could comprehend. But I've seen too many words DESTROYED by unchecked greed and abuse of power such as Circe's and too many lives LOST...you yourself know what that can be like...[the MoE].

Pandora cannot change her fate...but she shouldnt have to die by Circe's hand for it and that box doesnt belong here. This is one of those times where I could use some help. the kind that someone like YOU and your companions can give.

Circe will not stop tonight...she will only ESCALATE and she will spill as much blood , condemn as many souls as she needs or WANTS to achieve her goal.

 

[Persephone]

Minerva's Lair

:: Stepping a few feet back, Persephone had no desire to be anywhere near that box. It was nothing but trouble, and she could already feel her desire to be near it grow. She found it remarkable that Minerva was able to keep herself in check around it. From the purest to the most evil of hearts feel the boxes tug when in it's vicinity. ::

"It's no coincidence that Pandora is suddenly missing during the red moon. Circe must of captured her somehow."
:: Folding her arms along her chest, Persephone sighed out heavily. She and Pandora were friends years ago. And it pissed her off beyond belief to know that a spineless hag like Circe could have her. ::

"I mean no disrespect, Minerva, but how long do you believe you can keep this box here without Circe attacking."

:: Obviously Minerva was on the same page as Persephone, mentioning that the box did not belong here. But what exactly did she think they (herself and the six) could do? She would help in any way, of course. Pandora's box belonged no where near civilization, or Circe for that matter. This situation needed to be taken care of immediately before the situation spread beyond Greece. ::

"I understand. What do you need us to do?"

 

[Barbara Minerva]

Greece- Minerva's lair

[ Barbara looked at several different viewing feeds from cameras around her fortress. Persephone , even without being a precog, had the sense to know that Circe would be coming here.]

Oh, i'm COUNTING on Circe coming here.

[she said with an almost cavalier tone]

That woman prides herself on fear and intimidation. She's a demigoddess in her own way with enough mystical power and cunning to have even caused friction among the gods of olympus themselves. BUT I know her roots, she was nothing more than a rabid desciple of Hecate, and her power NOW is courtesy of Hecate's "bargain" with her many centuries ago when she caused unrest among the amazons of themyscria.

ULTIMATELY, i want her to come. It will give YOU time to find your companions and use THIS

[Barbara holds forth a red medallion with intricate markings and inscriptions on it. the medallion glows.]

this object was something i carried with me from my exploration of Themyscria. The Amazons allowed me to take it. Its something that Ares or any one of his wretched children (deimos, phobos, eris) would love to possess but its SIMPLEST function is to allow you access to Mt. Olympus!

The night is far from over, Persephone, MUCH blood will be spilled. Those who are strong enough and BRAVE enough to stand up against this woman MUST do so. I will battle Circe's monstrous hordes..not only to defend my home but to show her that not everyone here is afraid of her. YOU must find Pandora and save her, and protect this box until it can be delievered to her...and then, with your alternate of Darkchilde...SPELLBINDER...you must send Pandora to a safe place that is TRULY beyond the reach of Circe or any one else insane enough to try to possess the box.

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh shut her cell phone and it disappeared. She looked down at the man who was still writhing at her feet... she took a deep breath, and put a foot on his thigh to hold him still. He looked up at her... saw the look in her eyes... and immediately began to beg... to CRY. He wrapped his hands around her calf, pleading with her in greek, but the sight of the grown man crying only brought a laugh out of her.

"Quitcha bitchin'. Let's take a look at that knee. [looks at the wound, which looks like minced meat, and whistles] Nah, just spit on it, you'll be alright."

Spell asks about Persephone's vitals, but Haleigh is still having a hard time pinpointing her whereabouts, as she had gone into Minerva's highly protected area.... but Haleigh isn't so worried.

"Oh, her vitals are in the normal range... I can't find her, she was last down at her villa on the coast.... but if she were hurt or anything, she'd be like a beacon on my radar. I think we ought to get a move on. There's a safehouse of mine not too far from here... I'll commandeer a vehicle... we can put up for the night... try to contact her... monitor the area... map out some kind of game plan... all things i can do safely at a more secure location. Don't worry about Cruise... that Molecular Displacer will bring him right to my side..."

She said, disarming the alarm on a black escalade, whcih had been parallel parked nearby. She unlocked it automatically and started the engine without the hassle of a key as she slid into the driver's seat, without so much as a second thought... and seemingly oblivious [or not giving a damn] about the fact that Spellbinder had just STOPPED someone from stealing a car moments ago. in fact, she adjusted the seat and rear view mirror as if it were her own car, and ripped the evergreen tree shaped air freshener down because she simply hated the smell. She tossed it out the window nonchalantly, and waited for everyone to get in. she caught sight of Morgan, Alison, and Nicolas coming back out from around a corner, with Nicolas loking a little... roughed. Haleigh grinned.

"hmm... that was fast.... been a while for you two ladies as well, has it? Two pumps and you're all done, eh? Well at least there will be plenty of time for you to file your nails afterwards. [snickers] Come on, you three... Delilah already beat you lollygaggers to Shotgun."

She finished, gesturing to Delilah, who was in the front passenger seat.

 

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah was almost reveling in the chaos, in having something to do, in using her powers to stop what was going on. Bringing justice to the disorder of this place.

Haleigh still couldn't get a bead on Persephone, and Delilah was a little disapointed. She wanted to move on to the next battle, the next challenge, as quickly as possible. But she had to admit that as Haleigh "acquired" the Escalade for them and she slunk into the passenger seat of the huge black car, she was happy to get away from the crowds. Even if it meant they had to hole up yet again in one of Black Widow's safe houses. ]

"Shouldn't we just go out and search for Ava? Instead of wasting time at a 'secure location'?"

[ Morgan, Alison and Nicolas reappeared, and Delilah rolled her eyes. She couldn't help but laugh at Haleigh's remark, and give a high pitched "shotgun" as if she were a teenager after the other woman commented on it. She winked at Haleigh in the driver's seat, then leaned back against the luxurious cushions of the seat. Finding a pair of dark sunglasses on the dash - compliments of the car's former owner - she slid them onto her face. ]

"Now all we need is a little driving music."

 

[Spellbinder]

Greece- to Haleigh's safe house

<< Morgan gave her best "fake laugh" as Haleigh snickered while commenting on what MIGHT have occured around the corner.>>

I was merely disciplining Nicolas. he has to learn to keep his hands to himself!

<< she said with a coy tone as she took a moment to primp in the tinted window of the escalade before climbing in. Haleigh informed her and Alison that they lost their chance for "shotgun" and Morgan looked over at Delilah and replied.>>

my dear, i'm a SUPER MODEL! i don't EVER ride in the front seat. THAT is for the drivers and the SERVANTS!

<< she kept her haughty posture for a moment before she nudged her friend, a sign that she was merely joking. With a gentlemanly helping hand from Nicolas, Morgan and Alison climbed into the spacious backseat of the Escalade. Morgan took this opportunity to pick with Haleigh in return as well as she snapped her fingers.>>

On, on, driver onward!

<< she said dismissively while she and Alison snickered a bit, waiting for Haleigh to retort. Delilah suggested they put on some music.>>

How about MADONNA?

 

[Rampage]

Greece, the countryside

Nicolas emerged form the corner with the ladies, smiling as he went. He wanted to egg them on, wanted to have them as much as they wanted him. He laughed out loud at Haleigh's joke as he helped them both into the Escalade, getting into the third seat himself. As the team drove off, he whispered in Morgan's ear.

"It's kind of lonely back here, if you aren't afraid of joining me."

He sat back laughing, waiting for the clever reply of physical interaction, ready in fact for about anything.

 

[Harbinger]

Greece- on the way to the safe house

:: Guardian looked at Haleigh and Delilah. the two women seemed to have herself and Morgan pegged.::

You WOUND me with your assumptions. Nicolas merely had a PROBLEM that needed correcting. you know how some men are. they have to be reminded of their place ever so often.

isn't that right Nicolas?

:: looking at the Escalade...obviously "stolen." Alison took a moment to stretch.::

we'd better get moving. the creatures are coming. we need to regroup and form a plan before we cause more problems than we fix!

:: Alison said with no sense of urgency. inside the truck, Alison was jostled by Nicolas as he leaned up to speak to Morgan. he noticeably barged between the two women as Haleigh was driving along. ::

AHEM!!

:: Alison said with an indignant tone as she grabbed Nicolas head and forced him to eye level with her.::

you're messing up my HAIR!!

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh laughed as Delilah called shotgun and the rest of the group climbed in and got situated. Haleigh began to leave, and Morgan stuck a retort in, bossing her around and calling her 'driver'. Haleigh, with her back turned to her passengers, grew a crooked smile, and as soon as Morgan stopped speaking, she slammed on the brakes and the car came to a sudden HALT, sending all her passengers hurtling forward. Haleigh looked in her rearview mirror at the state of the backseat, and was visibly pleased.

"Hmmm..... maybe you all should make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened."

Alison commented that they should get moving, and Haleigh agreed, as a deranged woman approached Haleigh's open window, attempting to reach in and grab her. Haleigh took her by the hair and slammed her head into the sideview mirror, knocking it CLEAN off the vehicle and dropping the now unconscious woman to the street. Without any residual thought to the violence she was displaying, Haleigh began to accelerate again.

"Well Delilah... we could go cruising around looking for her... but like Alison said... it would just be better to regroup and get our bearings first.... trust me. We'll find Ava when we are MEANT to.... right now, she's somewhere that is 'hiding' her position from me.... and it would be better to wait her out in a safe place... rather than out in the open."

There was a suggestion for music, and Morgan offered Madonna... Haleigh tinkered around with the XM radio until she flipped through a station playing "Smack That" by Akon and Eminem... and she let it rest there. She caught Spell's eyes in her rear view mirror.

"Now princess, don't pout.... you can't get everything you want... maybe a song of hers will play after this."

 

[Rampage]

Greece, the countryside

As Alison grabbed Nicolas face and pulled it close, Haleigh slammed on the brakes. Nicolas braced himself, but as he did so he reached out and kissed Alison on the mouth, with tongue. He pulled back and looked back into her eyes, then down her shirt and back to her eyes.

"Sorry. The driver needs to be more careful."

As Akon began to sing on the radio, Nicolas hummed long in perfect key, thinking that he was hoping the song was prophetic.

 

[Persephone]

:: A bit hesitant at the fact that she would have to take Pandora's Box with her, Persephone trusted Minerva that her crystalline force field would keep it's effects in check. Gripping her hands tightly into fists before actually reaching for the box, the goddess finally took it within her hands. Looking over the scriptures carved into it, it was amazing that such a small chest would carry the means to destroy the world within it. Turning to Minerva, she took the golden medallion as well, tucking it between the top of her breast and her suit. ::

"I'm not exactly too thrilled with this idea of going...'home', but you have my word. I will do what I can to help Pandora; and her box."

:: Taking Minerva's hand within her own, for the first time since their meeting, Persephone gave her a small smile. ::

"Thank you for your assistance. And stay safe."

:: With that, winds began to circle around Persephone's body until she disappeared from Minerva's mansion. Returning back to her villa, she could hear the sirens and screaming outside. The red moon's effects had gotten worse... ::

 

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah stuck her tongue out at Morgan when she suggested that only servants ride in the front seat. Then Haleigh slammed on the breaks, disrupting the goings on in the back seats. She laughed conspiratorily with Haleigh. ]

"Burn..."

[ Haleigh shot down her idea to keep looking for Ava, but she wasn't fussed. She was relaxed but ready for anything, even if it was down time. ]

"Whatever you say, boss..."

 

[Harbinger]

Greece

:: Alison's cobalt blue eyes WIDENED with disbelief as Nicolas "fell into" her face and kissed her on the mouth WITH TONGUE!!::

MMMMPHHHH----

:: she could hardly protest. it seemed Nicolas was enjoying this as she exhaled with disbelief after he pulled back.::

the driver needs to be more carefull

::Alison flicked her finger and a rushing, chiming sound was heard as Nicolas was thrown squarely back into his seat.::

you're BAD!

:: she waved her hand as his seat belt FIRMLY locked him into his spot.::

but you certainly are GOOD at being bad.

:: she said, trying to seem unphased as she checked over her blue/black hair and caught a glimpse of Delilah snickering in the front seat.::

oh i wouldnt laugh, lightengale. your turn will come soon enough!

:: it seemed the team were having more fun NOW in this perilous time than they usually did in PEACEFULL times. Haleigh was racing along the country side, playing AKON of all people and the team seemed remarkably "unmoved" by the looming threat of what was coming next.::

we should be at Haleigh's soon enough. Persephone is on the move, i sense that she carries with her......a talisman of great power. more than a talisman it is the OBJECT over which this night centers around!

 

[Spellbinder]

Greece- change of direction

<< Morgan continued to primp, even as the car rushed forward. She didnt pay attention to the way Haleigh was driving. for HER it was like a ride an amusement park. She did huff a bit as Haleigh played AKON on the satellite network instead of her request for Madonna, but oh well. there was plenty of time.>>

<< as Alison fussed at Nicolas for brushing against her hair, the car lurched forward to a stop. Morgan gasped as Nicolas fell forward onto Morgan and Alison, his mid section on Morgan as he accidently "met" with ALison's mouth! Morgan was amused by his boldness and as he tried to be coy with his "excuse", Morgan returned the favor as she GRABBED his privates again firmly.>>

OH! i'm SO sorry. i was reaching for the seatbelt and you were in the way. the driver MUST be more carefull INDEED!

<< she smirked as Alison sent him back to his sit with a light TK push.>>

now you BEHAVE yourself Nicolas, or you'll get a SPANKING!

<< As Alison warned Delilah that HER turn was next, Morgan looked back up at Haleigh and Delilah.>>

Yes, Delilah DOES seem to escape most things. Doesnt she? we'll have to FIX that.

<< Alison informed them that Persephone was to return to her villa with a powerfull object. something that was the focus of this entire evening?>>

well if that's the case, then we better get to Persephone...before the "creatures" that you talked about EARLIER do.

<< not wanting to miss this opportunity, Morgan snapped her fingers at Haleigh again.>>

on, on, drive on!

<< she spoke with an exaggerated haughty tone as she made sure Haleigh could see her face! >

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh smirked victoriously as she swerved in and out of traffic, spending as much time on shoulders and sidewalks as she did on the actual road, successfully navigating and avoiding the gauntlet of obstacles and chaotic violence along the way. She glanced at the group in the back seat, well aware that they were flirting shamelessy and baiting one another, crossing the professional line without conscience and pushing each other further and further. Normally, Haleigh would frown upon such interaction between teammates, at a time like this... but there was a twinkle in her eye that almost hinted to her PURPOSELY turning a bling eye to their behaviour. Alison and Morgan acknowledged Persephone's return to her villa almost as soon as Haleigh picked up on her sister, and Morgan suggested they change direction and pick up Ava. Haleigh nodded and looked for the nearest place she could turn around.

"Hold on, everybody."

She said, as she hit the brakes again and cranked the steering wheel over, expertly swinging the car's back end around and using as little turning radius as she could. Tires screeched loudly and the car spun, but Haleigh kept control, pushing the SUV to it limits but not over. She immediately accelerated again, but kept it smooth, as she headed back to take a shortcut to Ava's villa... one that included scaling hills and valleys without the bother of roads. She didn't even seemed concerned with livestock roaming around.... or fences, for that matter. Everything alive got out of her way and everything else got mowed over, as Haleigh handled the now offroading vehicle as if she'd done it many times before, and in response to Morgan's further jab, she gave her only a return in modest sign language-- that is to say, Haleigh flipped her the bird.

 

[Rampage]

Greece, the countryside

Nicolas could only laugh as he was pushed back by Alison after Morgan fondled him. Alison latched him into his seat belt and he chuckled as he sat back listening as Morgan gave her lame excuse for taking a pull. He answered her deadpan.

"Now Morgan, if you keep handling the merchandise like that, you may start something you cannot finish. Oh and Alison, safety is for everyone."

With that, the witches' seatbelts animated, sliding underneath their legs and emerging between them, splitting at their bosoms and HOLDING ONTO the seat back.

 

[Spellbinder]

the wild ride

<< Morgan crossed her long, flawless legs, flattered by the thigh high boots of her demonic "inferno" costume. She tossed her hair , deliberately hitting Nicolas with it.>>

Honey, YOU better be carefull. I've been known to be compared to a MOUNTAIN LION when provoked.

<< she purred with her icy voice.>>

<< Morgan's icy violet eyes betrayed a bit of surprise and excitement as Haleigh roared through the country side, "off roading" it better than anything she'd seen in a movie. the car was flying so fast, she felt as though she was hurtling headlong into OBLIVION! but she didnt care as she and Alison cheered and laughed while Haleigh flipped her the bird.>>

<< Nicolas of course returned Alison's gesture with his own version and Morgan shook her head. she found herself yanked back into her seat. the seatbelt clinging tightly to her feminine, toned body. she made no move to struggle as her arms were still free.>>

Nicolas?

<< she said calmly as she put her hand on the back of his smooth bald head.>>

HEAD DOWN!

<< she said as she forced his head down into her amply, perky bosom. her face was now enshrouded in shadow as she held him firmly there before forcing his head down FURTHER to her lap.>>

it's QUIET time!

<< she and Alison laughed.>>

you better HURRY, Haleigh, before we MANGLE this pretty boy back here. YOU TWO won't have anything left but scraps! :fdevil:


<< the red moon had a hold like no other on the hearts and minds of the six. they no longer cared about anything else as they raced for Persephone. it was all about THEM.>>