Power outage

[Seer]

<< as Sharon Kelly and Morgan Victoria were officially laid to rest. The members of the Six and their allies began to find peace and comfort. Alycia Barnett, long time attourney to Morgan as well as a trusted friend and Ally of the Six carried out the execution of Morgan's will.>>


<< but even as some matters were officially laid to rest and the grieving process continued its course, NEW issues were rising, particularly within the already dwindling core of the six.>>

<< as Foxfire stayed with Alycia in her office and Delilah took Doctor Victoria back to Morgan's apartment as ordered by Alison, Alison herself joined Haleigh in the hallway on the 90th floor for what was a long over due confrontation with the aloof and cold Alexis Quatermaine.>>

 

[Foxfire]

Alycia's office

Standing away from the wall she watched Alexis leave without even a good - bye and Haleigh apologizing for her departure. Blaze saw the blazing anger in Haleigh's passionate eyes but she kept to herself. With everything in order, Blaze sighed.

Haleigh's threatening words echoing down the hallway seeping through the conference walls. Perking her head to the side, Blaze thought about following, but it wasn't her business.

Instead she looked up to the direct orders given by Alison. Nodding quickly she abruptly moved for the door. Her petite form standing beside it awaiting for Delilah to exit with Doctor Victoria. Once they did she turned and shut the door, locking it and lodging a chair up against it.

Something in Alison's tone was unsettling and it worried her. But nonetheless she would take the precautions. "Ms. Barnett, please step away from the windows." Walking over to them, Blaze pulled the blinds down to shut out any visible lighting which darkened the lawyer's room. Her gaze moving around the room to inspect for any unwanted guests, just in case. It was Blaze's nature to double check everything.

Her keen ears listening to every sound, including Alycia's slow breathing. Stepping closer to the woman. In these circumstances she usually made small talk but Alison's tone seemed proactive and desperate. So the mutant was silent, awaiting a confirmation from Alison.

Turning back to Alycia, Blaze noted the intimidating look the lawyer carried about her. It was easily to see why Alycia and Morgan were close. Side stepping a swivel chair, she felt the awkward silence filter through the room.

Blaze turned to Alycia slowly, uncertain if she should inquiry about her next idea. It was probably inappropriate. But it wouldn't hurt to ask while she was alone with Alycia. Clearing her throat gently she locked eyes.

"Alycia, may I ask you a question? I've been thinking about Morgan and Sharon these last few days and I have an idea in mind to honor the both of them. I'd like to get your thoughts and feedback about it first since you were a dear friend of both." She paused to see if the lawyer gave a reaction yet.

Once she saw an interest she continued, "I would like to set club XS up for one night to honor both leading ladies. Perhaps sort through pictures of Morgan and Sharon before they became stars of their careers and after. Maybe even have a spring fashion show with the countries top models to honor Morgan as a model. And even rally some political supports of Sharon. And my idea was that with these benefits received we could perhaps create a Charity for Morgan and Sharon. Any of the money received could go to the city to help rebuild any damage done to the structures destroyed. Or even given to Morgan and Sharon's favorite charity. I know Morgan and Sharon would want to give back, just as they gave back to us."

She awaited the response from Alycia, unsure what her reaction would be.

 

[Persephone]

Hall

"Oh, and the other half finally makes her appearance!"

:: Turning away from Haleigh and to Alison, Alexis had a smugness that not only resembled Helena but portrayed the utter cynicism and viciousness that Helena was so well known for. ::

"The two newest leaders of The Six....you're just all about business aren't you? Confronting the black sheep of the group; making sure to protect the rest of the members of this team so they don't end up dead like Morgan."

:: Letting a low laugh follow her words, Alexis looked directly at Alison with the same intense glare that Alison was giving her. ::

"I have NOTHING to explain to you. In fact. I'm DONE explaining myself to this team. As far as I’m concerned, both you. And Haleigh. And everyone one else. Can riot in HELL with Morgan and Sharon."

:: Stepping forward, Alexis stood toe to toe with Alison, her midnight eyes expressing only contempt and hatred. ::

"They both got EXACTLY what they deserved..."

 

[MorningStar]

to the 107th floor of Illustra

[ As Karen asked Delilah to accompany her to Morgan's penthouse, she nodded. ]

"Of course - whatever you want Doctor."

[ Listening to Alison's instructions, she knew something was up, but didn't ask questions. Alison would explain when the time was right. She and Dr. Victoria took the elevator to the top floor and entered the apartment through its double doors. Once they were safely inside, Delilah turned back to the door and raised her hands. Green light emanated from her hands and covered the door from frame to frame, sealing them in and anything else out. ]

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh narrowed her eyes as Alexis quipped back, trying to provoke her about the estate settling.... perhaps even going so far as to insinuate Haleigh had WANTED this to happen. Haleigh heard the worst... but didn't bite. She could take her heart and turn it off when circumstances required... and this was one of those circumstances.

"Yes... it seems I got everything I wanted in the beginning, doesn't it?" She said, folding her arms across her chest. As alison appeared, Alexis made her first mistake... and turned her back to Haleigh as she squared off with Alison... Haleigh was rather irritated at this point... Alexis was ostracizing herself from the group... seemingly on purpose... why was she MAKING this Alexis VERSUS Haleigh and Alison? Haleigh remembered the stats she had watched last night... the anomalies in her thought patterns. Haleigh didn't know enough about Helena to make the connection there... but she did wonder if they were really dealing with Alexis... or another aspect of her personality. COULD she be a victim of multiple personality disorder? Haleigh didn't much care if she was or wasnt... all she knew was that Alexis was acting strange... and needed to be stopped before she did anything incredibly stupid. Haleigh silenced her footsteps and approached Alexis as she mouthed back at Alison...telling them all to go to hell... that was enough for Haleigh, who saw fit now to make the FIRST move before Alexis got any fresher with them... She wanted to test Alexis' responses... and how far she was willing to go... and she also wanted to show Alexis that she wasn't having any of the mess Alexis was trying to start.

Before Alexis could even realize what was happening, Haleigh reached out with machine speed, and simultaneously grabbed Alexis by both the hair and the right wrist... she wrenched Alexis' arm back up behind her and yanked her head over to the left... slamming her against the Elevator doors with force, but not enough to knock her out. Haleigh pulled up harder on her arm, and pinned her head to the door. Her voice was a low, gravely snarl.

"You know WHAT? I'll SEE YOU THERE. You don't want to explain yourself to us? That's fine. We'll assume as we see fit. You've been distant... avoiding us since the other night... now we MIGHT be able to dismiss that as the way you deal with grief... except that the way you've handled yourself today has made that pretty difficult to believe. We tried to give you the benefit of the doubt... but your behavior... going into a public place like CENTRAL FUCKING PARK.... looking like ME.... setting fire to city property... with NO REGARD for exposure, or what kind of consequences I might have to face if YOU were identified as me... THAT DON'T LOOK SO GOOD, my friend. Why are you trying to make this so HARD, huh? I tried to approach you calm... I tried to be diplomatic... but here you go... badmouthing... talking a WHOLE bunch of shit we aren't trying to hear... you tell me how YOU think we should be responding."

Suffice it to say... Haleigh was a little angry about what SHE assumed was a personal attack... and a dirty one at that. The shit HALEIGH would face for destroying park property... and even worse... the kind of attention and scrutiny she would get if Alexis had been seen using POWERS... Haleigh needed to stay under the radar... she had the MOST to hide. Had Alexis considered that? is that the exact reason Alexis chose to impersonate Haleigh, and not someone else? and if it WAS... WHY? and what did it mean for the rest of them?

 

[Harbinger]

:: Alison's lower jaw jutted out slightly. this...INSOLENT creature standing before her...it was unbelievable!::

::in her cold, harsh , direct tone she responded::

you forget, dear Alexis, I'm a witch. I know such spells that can SEND YOU TO HELL in an instant.

your ungreatfullness is only matched by your rudeness but why did i ever think that a selfish, deceitfull, two faced ingrate could ever truly GROW to be part of a team?

:: Haleigh hemmed Alexis up against the elevator door and Alison stood with her arms folded.::

I know what you did, I "saw" it, and it is clear now that you are as much of a security risk as you are a TRAITOR. I will see to it that Alycia makes an EXCEPTION to your portion in Morgan's will and as of this moment, you are cast OUT of Illustra AND the Six.

 

[Persephone]

:: Being slammed up against the elevator door, Alexis grunted out a laugh as she struggled a bit in Haleigh's grip. ::

"Well, you don't have to be quite so theatrical."

:: Clenching her teeth together, Alexis lowered her eyes to the elevator button that was placed right next to Haleigh. Listening to Alison's words, Alexis smiled with pleasure as the woman banned her from Illustra and the six. Did she honestly think it would be that easy? Narrowing her eyes at the panel next to Haleigh, it suddenly began to spark and ignite with flames, sending the metal panel exploding forward. Taking this opportunity to slip out of Haleigh's grip, Alexis didn't hesitate and pushed the woman back toward Alison forcefully. ::

:: Waving her hand out in front of her, an electricity web formed in front of Alexis, blocking herself from both Haleigh and Alison. ::

"I'm going to kill each and every one of you. Make it as long and painful as possible so I can see the hurt in your eyes...And just for KICKS, I’ll fillet Alycia and Karen alive. Oooh...and Zach--can't forget your fiance Haleigh. But of course, I’ll have my way with him first."

:: Running her tongue along her teeth as she glared to Haleigh, Alexis gave a wicked smile to the two woman. ::

"You have no idea what you've done, and the hell I’m going to raise because of it.."

:: The electrical cage engulfed Alexis, as her own body turned into it's energy form. Being sucked back into the panel, Alexis was gone and the loud humming and buzzing of exposed wires were suddenly silent leaving only the lingering sent of smoke from the explosion. ::

 

[Artemis]

back in Alycia's office

:: Alycia nodded as she heard Alison. She knew something was wrong and that the Seer was acting quickly to address the situation. As Guardian left the room followed by Karen and Delilah, Alycia moved away from the large wall panel windows as Foxfire closed them. Alycia herself locked the doors to her office and Foxfire wedged a chair up against the door.::

::calmly, she went back to her desk. her 9 mm glock was conviniently hidden on the underside of her desk and she set down as Foxfire dimmed the lights::

I know the drill. I've been around the Six long enough, not to mention faced dangers at the courthouse and in the corporate world. Hopefully, Alison will be allright....It doesnt take a genius to figure out that it probably has something to do with Alexis. Her rudeness was unbelievable. Why Morgan even included her in the will is beyond me.

::Alycia rolled her eyes as she leaned back in her chair. Foxfire took this opportunity to explain her idea to Alycia...about a memorial bash at XS in honor of Morgan and Sharon, celebrating the lives and legacy of each woman and all the proceeds going to benefit the favorite charities of the two women..or even starting a foundation in their names. It was a very thoughtfull idea and Alycia couldnt help but soften her stern facial expression as she "steepled" her index fingers on her right and left hand beneath her chin, crossing her long legs at the knee.::

You know, Blaze, with all the sadness of late...the pain of loss....the idea of a memorial bash in honor of Morgan and Sharon sounds like a good idea. I'm sure Alison would agree to have Illustra sponsor the event so that no expense will be spared. I can call in some favors for advertisement as well. and all the proceeds can go do benefit Sharon and Morgan's charities or even the city's emergency relief fund to help facilitate repairs in the wake of Master Mold. it would show everyone that people CAN get along without depending on MysTech products, funds and technology.

:: looking down at a few notes on her desk...she paused for a moment.::

that sounds like a very good idea, Blaze.

::Alycia still had every intention of announcing her retirement from the DA's office and becoming a private citizen. She would remain on as the private attourney for the Six and Illustra but she would no longer be in the public eye like she had been for years. her reputation as a cut throat attourney, savvy business woman and corporate power house preceeded her...but she needed a change in her life. She needed more time to herself.::

But i have some other matters that i must attend to first. Jot your ideas down so that we can revisit them after this immediate situation has passed.

:: there was some commotion in the hall way, Alycia and Blaze could hear it::

I hope Alison is okay out there.

 

[Harbinger]

90th floor- the hallway

:: Guardian exhaled with irritation but before she could react, the panel near the elevator exploded with electrical feedback, actually startling both Guardian and Black Widow. Shockwave managed to pry herself loose from Black Widow in that moment of surprise and shoved Black Widow into Guardian..the two women stumbled back.::

::Guardian's cobalt blue eyes sparkled with a brutal resolve::

You will do NOTHING of the sort, you run away flash bulb. I will NOT ALLOW IT!

:: Guardian lashed out with her telekinetic AND temporal powers...warping the temporal field around the electric web as well as straining the molecules of the web with her TK. she intended to breach it and attack Shockwave herself. But suddenly, the metahuman was gone..having transformed into an electrical current and retreated through the wall panel.::

Black Widow, activate the defenses of this building and alert your men to cover all floors. Activate the protocalls for SHOCKWAVE specifically.

I'm going to move Alycia up to Morgan's penthouse with Karen. we can meet with Foxfire and MorningStar to brief them. I will not lose anyone else. I WILL NOT!

::Guardian moved past Black Widow. it was clear that Guardian would KILL Shockwave if it became necessary. the look on her face, the sound of her voice and the fact that she was now wearing her newly designed battle suit.::

::arriving at the doors to Alycia's office, Guardian thrust her hand forward ala' Prue Halliwell and with a rushing/chiming sound, the chair on the other side of the door flew back and the doors flung open. She strode into the room::

Alycia, Foxfire come with me. We're going to Morgan's penthouse. Foxfire, this is a matter of defense...so change up and be battle ready.

::Guardian motioned them to follow her immediately. The advantage the Seer had over anyone else in the team was that she could predict anyone's moves..she would know IF Shockwave would make a pass at her or those she was moving up to the top floor::

::simultaneously, a pair of cobalt blue eyes opens directly in front of Delilah::

MorningStar, we are on defense alert. Shockwave has betrayed the team and has been cast out of Illustra. She has made agressive moves against Black widow and myself and has made threats on the lives of the Six and their allies. You must suit up and be ready to defend yourself and the doctor. I am on my way up now with Foxfire and Alycia. Once there, i will brief you all further.

 

[Foxfire]

Blaze could see the ruthless cut throat lawyer could easily handle herself just fine. Alycia was far from a victim by any means and Blaze knew that. She liked the woman's spunk and flair for independence.

"I'm sure you can Ms. Barnett, there's no doubt in my mind."

She nodded as Alycia commented on her idea. Blaze was thrilled the attorney liked it and even complimented her. Now, all she had to worry about was Alison, it was really up to her. "I'll write up a detailed list of what I have in mind and the celebrities I can call in." Like Morgan, Blaze had her own private posse of friends.

She turned her head to the side at the explosion and the electricity surging through the air. Narrowing her eyes, Blaze created and manipulated a blazing firewall that surrounded the entrance of the door frame and herself and Alycia. She wasn't taking any chances, especially with how hostile Alexis' words were. The mutant had heard the last comment involving Morgan and Sharon. Anger swelling in her system but she saw the chair bolt from the door with such force, it startled Blaze.

The chair glided with the blazing fire wall and it melted like hot wax in seconds. She stepped in front of Alycia protectively only to see the door fly open, revealing Alison.

"Nice entrance." She teased but her smile faded and her fire wall extinguished. Glancing down at her wardrobe she would have to change. "Right!" She confirmed as she allowed Alycia to walk ahead, Blaze would take the rear.

As she did flames of hot lava formed up her ankles crawling up her athletic body. Brilliant colors of red, yellow, and orange sprang from the mutant's body. Her eyes dulled into that yellow tint. Every step she took her blazing inferno was intriguing to watch. It was like seeing a stunt devil on fire. Everything Blaze had worn was burning with fire but she stopped in the middle of the hallway.

She opened her hand as the smoke from the elevator panel zig - zagged to her hand along with the small patch of fire. It was like a wind was blowing in the direction of Foxfire. The panel was destroyed but no longer on fire or the threat of smoke. Sucking in a breath, the fire melded with her own. Blinking her yellow eyes she called out to Black Widow.

"Are you all right?"

It was a ridiculous question, she knew but it was her instinct to ask. Her eyes zooming around the building. Strutting off to follow Alison and Alycia. She would change once they arrived at the pent house on Delilah's floor.

 

[Arclight]

And so it begins...

:: A surge of electricity exploded outside of Illustra sending pedestrians screaming and running for cover. A thick black smoke lingered as well as a low humming....standing within the smoke was Alexis; well, what was left of Alexis. With short jet black hair razored at the edges and a piercing sapphire eyes, the former member of the six stood tall in front of Illustra smirking with delight. Dressed in a skin tight black catsuit, at that moment, Shockwave was now dead and Blackout had been born. ::

:: Lifting both her hands forward, the street lights around the immediate area began to flicker. Alexis' mind and body weren't the only elements that changed for the meta human. Her power strength had increased far beyond what it was. Blackout's eyes turned a stark white and suddenly explosions could be heard left and right within Illustra. Elevator systems completely shut down; back up systems as well. The compartments came hurling to the earth and exploding with impact. Computers and any other technological equipment combusted violently igniting fires within their immediate areas. And finally, the entire building of Illustra went pitch black. Doing this more out of spite, Alexis' head tilted back as she looked at the once booming skyline which now sat completely darkened among it's competitors. ::

"You move Alison."

:: Smiling, Alexis exploded into a mess of electricity, suddenly disappearing within a street lamp near by. ::

---

:: Reappearing at Central Park, the newly cast out member of the six began to walk down the dimly lit pathways deeper into seclusion. Lamps flickered as she passed; the soft sparking sounds breaking the parks silence. Reaching the secluded area in which Malice had attacked her, Alexis made her way over to a lone bench and sat down waiting. She knew Malice was watching her, and she knew that this was exactly was the white witch wanted. ::

:: Crossing her legs at the knee, Alexis began to trace circles in the air with the toe of her stiletto healed boots, now waiting. ::

"Come out, come out, where ever you are..."

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh recoiled as the metal panel came towards her. She let go of Shockwave's hair and swatted it out of the air with an annoyed look... and at the moment, Alexis wrenched away from her other grip, shoving Haleigh back into Alison. Extremely attuned balance kept them both from toppling to the floor. Haleigh slowed herself enough to lightly lean into Alison, rather than bowling her over... and Alison had the foresight to steel herself for the impact.

"GOOD... I want you to TRY... I'd like to have a REASON to give YOU EXACTLY what YOU DESERVE." She growled, echoing a Alexis' earlier sentiment. Alexis disappeared and Guardian sprung immediately into action. Haleigh could feel the anger in Alison's tone... and it was nice to know that Alison was going to go as far as Hales would. Haleigh caught Alison by the arm as she passed. Alison always had the tendency to revert back to the sole soldier syndrome... and Haleigh wanted to reiterate that she wasnt alone in this...

"Hey. Neither will I, alright?"

She said firmly, making eye contact and driving her point home. She let Alison slip away as she contacted Zach first.

"Hey baby... get the dogs, come home. The situation with Alexis has escalated... Illustra is going on full alert... and she's making some pretty ambitious threats." Haleigh listened as Zach warned her... Alexis wasn't herself right now... but he hadnt seen how the woman had been acting... and Zach was a benefit of the doubt guy... and Haleigh WASNT. "I don't give a flying fuck WHO she THINKS she is... if she tries to make good on her intentions... I'm going to NAIL HER TO THE WALL. Now come on, alright? ... Thank you... love ya too."

Blaze came out into the hall, as Haleigh contacted the head of security and ordered the full alert... and the denial of ALL access to Alexis. Blaze asks how she is... and Haleigh sighs as she makes her way to the conference room.

"Well... I've certainly been better..." she said, as they met up with Alison and Alycia. The lights flickered, then went out... and they stood in darkness for a few seconds. Haleigh would have laughed if she weren't so tired and her mood weren't so grim. "Relax... even my backup systems have backups... there's a security terminal at Clandestine dedicated to Illustra for circumstances like these... generators for power that have circuit breakers to keep from being fried... we're safe..." She reassured, as the lights slowly came back on, floor by floor starting at the top. Morgan's penthouse was the first to turn back on.

 

[Harbinger]

107th floor- Morgan's Penthouse

:: on the way up, there was massive electrical feedback...or at least the beginning of it. Illustra was WELL insulated and with the recently updated designs added by CI the systems held much better than they would have before. the power went out...but there no electrical fires, no PERMANENT damage. Though they had been stopped in the elevator, Guardian TELEBLINKED them the rest of the way up to the top and now they were outside of Morgan's penthouse waiting for Delilah to lower her laser field around the door.::



She's transformed.....now calling herself..Blackout. She's completely rearranged her look and her personality has been rewritten. It is directly connected to that Choker.......the CHOKER..why didnt i think of it BEFORE. The Choker was a family heirloom...the last person to own it...was HELENA QUATERMAINE. Morgan and I saw it at their family estate back when AJ had died. She's been taken over by the evil essence of Helena...she's going to realize the destiny that Adam and Helena had planned for her from the moment she was born...to be a weapon of power for MysTech.

:: Guardian continued to reach out with her precognition::

she's in central park...waiting for someone. Its...the WOMAN IN WHITE that I saw at the Cathedral!


:: folding her arms...as she looks intently::

Once inside, I'll use the scrying glass to get a visual of the area Alexis is in....if anyone else is there, most likely we will spot them and know what we're facing. We know Alexis' abilities as Shockwave. It is clear they have INCREASED now that she has become "Blackout". She may manifest NEW powers as well.

Alycia , please stay here in Morgan's apartment with Morgan's mother.. As you know she is a sorceress...a powerfull one at that. She can weave a pattern of power to create a warding spell around this floor similar to what Morgan used to do. It will ensure that the environment remains completely unchanged and no one will be able to breach the magick without getting badly hurt. The two of you will be safe.


whatever Alexis is now capable of, we have the resources to combat it. I....WE ::thinking about what Haleigh said to her on the 90th floor:: may have to kill her in order to save many MORE. I wont see any more death at the hands of ANYONE or ANYTHING attached to MyStech.

 

[Foxfire]

Having to regroup together, Blaze stepped inside the elevator with Haleigh beside her. The metallic doors sealing them inside as they ascended to the personal suites, preferably Morgan's penthouse.

Blaze stood in the back watching the team leaders of the Six. Noticing the hatred burning in their eyes for Alexis. Was it true? Was Alexis a traitor or another ploy? She couldn't label the blonde a traitor, but then again love was blind. She would have to overcome that factor and fast before any more damage was stricken to the city or Illustra.

The elevator halted abruptly with the lights dimming all together. Blaze's yellow eyes flashed brilliantly with the team teleblinked through the hallway. Her eyes adjusting to the pitch blackness. Raising her palm face up she softly blew two low powered fire balls. Both about the size of the human hand as they glided into two corners of the hallway. Supplying a source of light.

The mutant had been oddly quiet at Alison's cold and calculating words. Strolling down the hallway her blazing forms illuminating the hallway before the generators kicked on. She moved to peer outside one of the panoramic windows. Already fires were breaking out from the massive amounts of damage Blackout was causing.

Shutting her eyes she sucked in a breath with the fires lowering in flame. Any materials or items that were engulfed in fires were now extinguished. Any other resulting damage would require other forms of help, which was out of her hands.

Alexis had spared her life and why? Blaze didn't believe Alexis was a traitor to the team. And she believed Haleigh and Alison weren't giving the Meta Human the benefit of the doubt. Blaze knew Alexis and she saw what kind of heart she carried. There was some other factor, there had to be. Right?

 

[Malice]

Central Park- night time

:: it was very quiet in central park. a few sounds of animals...the slight breeze...and an occasional passer by. as Blackout landed and beckoned for who she hoped to be watching. there was no reply or response. Blackout moved to the same secluded spot where Malice and WILDpack had attacked her...but nothing yet.::

::Blackout knew the Six, namely Guardian and Black Widow would come gunning for her to protect their team mates, allies and loved ones after all that had happened of late. she knew the power they possesed and that Guardian was now the strongest member of The Six in Spellbinder's absence. While Blackout had under gone a change courtesy of Helena's evil essence imbued in the choker...could she afford to face them all at once or even TWO of them..knowing that would most certainly KILL her to protect their loved ones and the city?::

:: Blackout knew the point of no return had come...and she needed to be shown the way....there was more "malice" in her heart than she may have known...but now it manifested in a major way.::

::still there was NO sound or reply in the secluded area where Blackout stood. she would have no choice but to wait....and hope that Malice would come for her....for Guardian would certainly lead the Six after her this evening.::


::soon, a cool voice dripping with contempt could be heard in the shadows and in the trees above...all around::

You wisely came to your senses. Too bad you couldnt have been smart enough to leave QUIETLY and delay having Guardian marshalling the Six to try to KILL YOU.

:: shadows lengthen and constract and soon, Malice emerges from the shadows...wearing Versace from head to toe: a white lowcut leather, front lace up corset, white leather hot pants which showcased her toned legs and white leather high heeled boots. the shocking outfit was rounded out with a white cape which was connected to the center of her corsett by a luxurious blue/white faceted diamond. the look was an erotic twist on the 18th century hellfire club garb worn by the "white queen". Her blonde hair was parted down the middle in a sleek bob.::

:: the newly enhanced WILDpack soldiers seemed to "slip in" from out of the shadows all around her. very impressively armed and wearing state of the art black ninja suits with the WILDpack logo::

you're going to stand you're ground...and FIGHT. you will EARN your place by my side and within MysTech. If you DIE..it is you're own fault for being so FOOLISH for Guardian will surely see to it that your DEATH insures the safety of her team and their allies.

:: Malice was cold, commanding, but seemed very much in control and confident.::

 

[Arclight]

:: Growing impatient, whether Malice made her presents or not, what was done was done. Alexis would defend herself against the six and die trying to kill each and every one of those bastards. As far as she was concerned, this was the point of no return; and frankly, she didn't want to return. She was done with those self absorbed, holier than thou people. She was tired of putting the team first, but most of all, she was truly sick and tired of having to mask who she was. ::

:: Hearing the cold voice of Malice, Alexis glanced to her left seeing the woman step out from the shadows all in white. A sore thumb as far as she was concerned. Standing from the bench, Blackout rolled her eyes at Malice's disprovement of her actions. ::

"I was never one to do anything low key. Get used to it."

:: Craning her neck to the side, Alexis knew that Guardian and Black Widow would kill her to protect the team; just another reason as to why they needed to die. If positions were reversed with any other member of the six, they would find a way to help their team member. See if something was wrong with them. Try anything within their power to bring that team member back. But this act alone only proved to Alexis that she was never welcomed on that team. That this WAS her true destiny. ::

"I'm fully prepared to die fighting them. I risked my life day in and day out while I was on that team....now I’ll risk my life to destroy it."

:: Stepping forward, Alexis narrowed her eyes at Malice who stood afar. ::

"And for the record, I don't take orders from you. I was tied down to a team full of pretentious know-it-alls for far to long, and I’m not about to get tied down yet again. You want to destroy the six, so do I. We have a common goal, so how about we try something a little out of our comfort zone, and work TOGETHER."

:: Alexis was through with "team leaders" and watching her tongue around them. She didn't exile herself from the six to get wrapped up with another woman who thought Alexis would become her lap dog. Malice seemed as headstrong and bullheaded as Alexis, so she knew her responds would most likely be unforgiving. ::

 

[Malice]

Central Park

:: Malice stood with her arms folded as her cape flowed in the wind. as Blackout snapped at her in a most insolent way, Malice cut her off with a hearty laugh::

Oh is THAT SO?

::she looked down at the young metahuman...smirking as a white halo formed around Blackout's head.::

::at that moment, Blackout found herself reliving EVERY PAINFULL, HURTFULL, TRAUMATIC experience in her life up to the present. the memories, the mental sensations all of it MAGNIFIED 10xfold as Malice continued to lash out and set her mind on FIRE. every nightmarish moment she suffered through where she didnt know if she would survive...she was forced to relive ALL at once and in a continuous loop.::

little girl, i am the WHITE QUEEN of the inner circle. I am ALL you have left. your father is DEAD, your AUNT is DEAD, The Six want you DEAD and if I give the word...YOU will be DEAD..you are NOTHING to MysTech unless I say so. DO YOU UNDERSTAND!?

:: Malice shoved Blackout back forciblly..using only a fraction of her super strength as she finally ceased her mental onslaught.::

If i wanted to, i could POSSESS you and force you to do my bidding. I am giving you the CHANCE to come WILLINGLY to the life you were meant to lead...but you WILL follow my commands. you are woefully inexperienced....did you think your power boost as of late was becaue of your skill? ::she pointed at the choker:: it is because of THAT...the choker which you wear...imbues you with the essence and nature of your aunt...the Red Queen of the Inner Circle.

Now, take your position and be ready to battle.

:: Malice dismissed Black out before she could respond...moving out of sight and back into the shadows::

 

[Arclight]

:: Falling to the ground, Alexis screamed out in agony as she cradled her head within her hands. Memories flooded within her head; pain overtook her body. Unable to catch her breath, suddenly the attack was over. Heaving in breaths of air, Alexis kept her eyes cast to the ground trying to cool her ever-growing temper. Malice had power over her, that was obvious....so the meta human would have to take a different approach to their newly budding "partnetship". ::

"We'll see."

:: Pushing herself off the ground, Alexis gritted her teeth as she watched the white witch disappear into the shadows. Turning on her heal, Alexis made her way across the grass and to the bench, now awaiting the six to arrive. ::

 

[Seer]

a sad state of affairs

<< and so, as Malice began the trial by fire for Shockwave/Blackout, the surviving members of the Six...now down to a core of four were marshalling their forces on the top floor of Illustra, in the penthouse of their fallen team leader, Spellbinder.>>

<<the situation was certainly dire, as Blackout posed not only a threat to the team but their allies/loved ones and the city if she were to be guided by Malice, there was no telling HOW far she would go.>>

<< Guardian, Black Widow, Foxfire and MorningStar were NOW inside of Spellbinder's luxury penthouse and as they began to form a plan as well as making sure Doctor Karen Victoria and DA Alycia Barnett would be safe and secure thanks to a combination of Illustra's technology and the Doctor's protective magicks, they HAD to realize that this was indeed a sad state of affairs. for not only had they lost ANOTHER team member...Guardian (along with Black Widow) now deemed it necessary to DESTROY her in order to protect everyone else. It was a sign that the wounds from the loss and Spellbinder and Senator Sharon Kelly were not even remotely healed>>


<< it was clear that this night would turn out to be one straight out of HELL.>>

 

[Foxfire]

A delicate meow greeted Blaze who had Tinkerbell scooped in her arms. She gently scratched the Siamese under the chin. Blaze was having difficulty with this mission and it showed in her emerald eyes. The thought of Alexis filled her soul with dread and sadness.

Walking over to the bay window she stared outside with Tinkerbell's purring softly calming her dreariness. Her back facing Black Widow and Guardian. The mutant was now equipped with a black leather suit like that of an X - Men. Black Gloves adorning her slender fingers with red flames indented into the suit and the name 'Foxfire' was stitched into the left breast pocket.

She was debating if she could carry through with this plot. Black Widow and Guardian had always been the blood thirsty ones, not Foxfire. They were all trying to heal from Morgan and Sharon's passing and now it was possible Blaze would have to mourn for Alexis.

Turning around she stepped closer to the team, Tinkerbell's little trinket chiming in the air with Blaze's black boots. Her eyes falling on Morningstar, curious of how she felt. Finally, Blaze had come to a decision.

"Guardian, Black Widow your both powerful women and now you take on the burden of team leaders. But I don't see Alexis' death as an only option. If that were me out there I'm sure you WOULD attempt to save me. That choker is the key, if we remove it we might be able to save her. Alexis is a unique individual and she has done some brash things in life. But death is NOT an answer. Its a solution for you both and I do NOT agree to it. And if we're a TEAM we vote right here, right now. Otherwise I will have NO part of this team! I'm still recovering from Morgan and Sharon's death and you two want to go in guns blazing."

She dipped her hand around Tinker's neck, stroking the hair to her scalp in a massaging manner. "This is wrong....Alexis has played the villain more than once. You know what she's like but she's just for show. How do you know she's not trying to allure this mysterious woman out? She did it once with Adam. Your both highly emotion from Morgan's death and your working on autopilot. There are other alternatives than THIS!"

Blaze's eyes shined with the emotions she felt, she shook her head her chocolate locks bouncing. "If you kill her....don't bother coming back here...because I will be gone. I have faith what do the both of you harness? Blood shed....its not the way. I want to hear what Delilah has to say, she's someone with a sound mind, if she agrees with you both, then I stay here. I cannot accompany on this mission....its too personal."