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<< Malice had finally convinced Alison that she HAD in fact murdered Cameron. the realization of this triggered something within Alison that when unleashed, would spell CRITICAL consequences for all in her path. But even though the black lotus blossom repressed her powers....Malice was about to find out that she had made a severe miscalculation.>>

<< as Alison spotted the ghostly astral form of Morgan floating high above and watching, BACK at Illustra: Black Widow, Persephone, Morningstar were watching Morgan's physical form which was inside the pentagram of silver mystic flames. Tinkerbell was enjoying a pet from Haleigh and all SEEMED normal on that end....for the moment.>>


on the 107th floor in the hallway

<<Foxfire managed to evade the wraith and keep the doctor out of harm's way as best she could. Rampage appeared just in time, as Doctor Victoria fell to the floor and dropped the Darkhold. The mutant hurled the energy charged AXE at the Wraith's head and augmented its velocity with his own TK....CLEANLY slicing the wraith's head off. the body fell to the floor, writing around violently as a putrid bodily fluid oozed from it.>>


<< Rampage carries the hurt doctor while she holds onto the book once more and together with Foxfire, they attempt to leave the 107th floor. their exit is made EASY now as the temperature drops radically...crippling the Wraiths, preventing them from casting any more spells and hampering any further hellhounds from movement. After a few trips down several floors. Rampage is able to return to the security floor with the doctor and Foxfire.>>

<< Karen retrieved the Darkhold which would be a MAJOR asset in their battle against the wraiths. The doctor began to regain the use of the right side of her body...the pain leaving her, thanks inpart to Blaze's soothing heat and the effects of the hell hound's attack finally wearing off. but even as ONE problem was solved...another was about to manifest in a BIG WAY.>>


<< Rampage, Doctor Victoria and Foxfire were now making their way to the briefing room where the others were with Morgan and tinkerbell.>>
 
the terror dome

<< as Morgan's ghostly astral form hovered above, she had quietly descened down to get closer to Malice and Guardian...to HEAR what they were saying. What she heard was SHOCKING and she could see that Guardian was breaking down emotionally. Her facial expression, her EYES, her SOUL indicated that there was a loss of restraint and that her marble hard heart was about to crack.>>

<< Morgan watched with dismay as Malice tortured Alison with the emotional and psychic feedback of her brother's death and as Alison vowed vengeance, she looked up and SAW HER!>>

she..she can SEE ME!?

<< Alison's powers as a SEER must still function on some level>>

but that means...the WHITE QUEEN can see me too!


<< and she was RIGHT, as Malice glared at her with hostility.>>

OH NO! what do i DO?!
 
The Terror Dome

:: Guardian was shaking...seething with rage, her head ached, her eyes burned....she was beyond her breaking point...but as she looked up, she was shocked for a moment to see MORGAN hovering there.::

MORGAN! get OUT of here.. RUN BEFORE......


:: it was too late, the White Queen had spotted Morgan too, and due to Morgan's present form, she was all too vulnerable to the powers of Malice.::
 
the terror dome.

:: Malice turned and looked in the direction that Alison expressed surprise. It was MORGAN!::


:: hissing with contempt as she smirked wickedly at Morgan's astral form.::

A SPY! and its MORGAN VICTORIA!?

:: hearing Alison warn Morgan to run, the white queen cut her off.::

TOO LATE!

I'll deal with her MYSELF!


:: touching her index and middle finger to her forehead in a "salute" gesture. an energy charge is heard as a white halo forms around Malice's head. with a sparkle of white light, a javeline of focused telepathic energy forms and is now gripped int her hand. she takes aim::

I don't know HOW you came back from the dead, witch. But I'll make SURE that your "Return" is SHORT LIVE!

:: Malice HURLS the psi javeline with splendid form and aim. the din of thunder is heard as the sparkling, glowing white javeline charges for Morgan and SLAMS into her dead on....causing her astral form to EXPLODE and dissipate!::

:: Malice turns as Guardian cries out at the site of Morgan's form being obliterated.::

SILENCE!

:: Malice slaps Alison across the face in her DIAMOND form. stunning the seer as she is knocked over onto the floor and left in a daze.::

You have OTHER things to dwell on...like how your baby brother is DEAD..because of YOU!

:: Malice stands over Alison, laughing softly as the last remnants of energy from Morgan's obliterated astral form fade in the air::
 
Foxfire
Foxfire
Love the bitchcraft here and the slap. Woo! SILENCE, I saw it perfectly.
illustra- deadly feedback

The White Queen! PAIN, spinning out of control, being blown apart.....I'm DYING....I'm..


<< even as Karen, Rampage and Blaze join the others in the room where Morgan's PHYSICAL body is, Morgan's astral form is DESTROYED, her consciousness, her soul is severely jolted by Malice as that spell is abruptly broken and the feedback reaches from the terror dome back to Illustra in the blink of an eye. SUDDENLY, Tinkerbell becomes EXTREMELY agitated as she stands up. arching her back, her fur bristling and her ears are back as she hisses loudly!>>


<< seconds after that, thunder crashes so HARD AND SO LOUD that it shakes Illustra to its CORE as it echoes and re echoes. it takes EVERYONE by surprise...and Morgan's body erupts into spasms as she begins to SCREAM. her scream is so loud and high pitched that the ALARMS of Illustra began to go off. her eyes are WIDE OPEN as sparkling BLACK SMOKE eminates from them and begins to fill the room. as an eldritch chime sounds off rather loudly, a circular wave of force flashes out from the pentagram that knocks everyone back and soon, they are greeted with the site of DEMONS from LIMBO emerging from the haze of sparkling black smoke that is clouding up the room its hard to tell where space ends or begins.>>

<< the demons of various sizes and colors begin to fan out...flying everwhere. some escape the briefing room. OTHERS begin to attack the members of the six in the room...keeping them from Morgan, who is now on her knees on the table, writhing, holding her head in agony as the black, sparkling smoke continues to flood from her eyes. It is a frightening reminder of the dark and EVIL power that she posseses and a SMALL indication of the chaos it can cause when unleashed. but if they dont recover enough to help her...she may very well be DYING.>>
 
Covering the rear, Foxfire walked backwards while Rampage carried Karen. The trio descending to the briefing room where the rest of the team were stationed. Each of the group walked inside to see the others surrounding Morgan. What had happened?

Blaze felt her stomach tighten, although Morgan looked physically safe. Even Tinkerbell seemed settled in. Turning around to barricade the room to prevent any other unwanted visitors. Using a small medium powered fire grid to block entrance to the room.

Stepping closer to check on Karen, Blaze noticed a bit of vitality returning to the witch. A positive sign indeed. Tinkerbell’s high pitched cries startled the mutant, who looked on to observe the feline. Had it been the storm or was there another Dire Wraith in the room?

Moving away from Karen, Blaze looked around the room, especially under the long conference table. Nothing visible in sight or her other senses. Blaze could see tiny fibers of hair becoming erect across her delicate body. Something had startled the cat, that much was obvious, but who or what?

Seconds later thunder crashed into Illustra so hard that Blaze had to cover her ears. It sounded like an atomic bomb had gone off. The gigantic structure shook and vibrated throughout the various floors.

Blaze felt her body flinch in reaction to the extreme storm outside.
Rubbing the side of her ear, Blaze’s ears felt like they were still ringing in comparison. Fox was just starting to decrease in adrenaline when Morgan unleashes a blood curdling scream. Cringing with pain, Blaze cupped both ears again, trying anything to drown out Morgan’s sheer cry. What was happening, what did she see?

Illustra’s alarms sounding off in the background, adding to the mutant’s’s headache. Trying to find the source that was unsettling Morgan, Blaze saw her sibling leak black smoke! At first Blaze thought it had been an illusion. But, the more she watched the more she came to realize it was real. "Morgan." She called out in disbelief just as she was forced backwards by some sort of invisible spectrum.

Being knocked backwards, Blaze quickly backpedaled just in time. She saw the hordes of demons escaping. How had this happened? Several demons lunging for each of the Six. Blaze didn’t have time for this! Morgan seemed to be writhing in pain.

Retracing the small hockey like device from her breast pocket. Rubbing her thumb against a round silver button on the top, causing it to blink red. Crouching down, Blaze saw a collision of demons storming out of the room, bypassing her fire grid. The device beeped loudly but faintly with the background alarms. Sliding the device toward an entourage of demons. One of the skeleton - like ones picking up the device. Opening its gapping hole to reveal sharp yellow teeth, attempting to eat it.

Blaze shook her head in disbelief. The stalky demon was trying to devour a bomb. A few other demons trying to steal it from his clutches. The pull of the device was enough to set it off. An explosion of silver light surrounding them. Obliterating their corpses with a chalky dust substance. Blaze rushed toward Morgan, pushing past more demons.

She was easily yanked up by the back of her suit, tossing her into the wall. Blaze was hurled backwards with a thud, carving in the wall structure. The demon roaring with triumph. His scaly like body muscular with talon - like claws and a deformed alligator mouth. His beady yellow eyes staring at Blaze. Closing a fist, Blaze looked up, awaiting for this creature to come closer. To fall right into her trap.
 
Illustra

[ Delilah was agitated - standing in the relative safety of the briefing room she felt the presence of the Dire Wraiths in the building around them but was unable to do anything about them. And having Blaze, Karen and even Nicolas out there among them and closed off from the rest of the team made her nervous. Soon the others rejoined the group, however, and she was allowed a brief sigh of relief, her muscles just starting to untighten.

She jumped as Tinkerbell began making a ruckus, and Delilah looked immediately to Morgan who had begin convulsing. ]

"Morgan!"

[ Her immediate reaction was to reach for her friend, but the demons now filling the room prevented her from being of any immediate help. They swarmed around her, Delilah retaliating physically, punching and kicking at her adversaries. She seemed to make little headway though, no matter how hard she struggled. She did all she could to keep Morgan, now writhing in pain, in her sights. She began to feel annoyed and frustrated until she couldn't take it anymore.]

"Oh for god's sake, BACK OFF!"

[ Demons surrounded her on all sides, clawing at her. Clenching her fists, she threw back her head and arms, releasing bolts of green lightning which spidered outwards into the bodies of the demons. ]
 
Foxfire
Foxfire
oooohhh Delilah's got a temper. I'd sign up to see more of THAT lol. I like how she let loose here. Nice change of pace.
Illustra- security floor, briefing room

<< Karen, who was still a bit shakey, held on to Nicolas' arm for support as they returned to the security floor and she stood up again.>>

tha...thank you.

<< her icy voice was a bit shakey>>

now...we have the darhold, there's a wealth of spells and information in there in additon to any magickal power that I possess.

<< she heard the din of flames and the soft hum of mystic energy. the others were in the briefing room, watching Morgan who was deep into an astral projection spell.>>

<< standing beside Nicolas Karen watched. she was proud of her daughter for coming more and more into her own with her powers, but the moment was short lived as Karen's eyes widened to the sight of Tinkerbell who began to show signs of extreme agitation. Foxfire looked around the room...was it another dire wraith that tinker sensed?? still there were no creatures present.>>


<< thunder crashed so loud and so HARD that the doctor jumped as she gasped....Morgan began to convulse and SCREAM...so loud...so high pitched that the ALARMS began to go off!>>

Morgan!!! BABY!!

<< Karen rushed forward, but was knocked back into Nicolas by the wave of force that came from the pentagram. she watched with horror as her daughter clutched at her own head in pain...her eyes were wide...sparkling black smoke BILLOWING out of them as DEMONS from limbo began to appear>>

DEMONS!!

<< Karen covered herself with the cape from her flying suit as she lifted her arm. winged demons flew about, snapping at her like rabid bats. Foxfire and Morningstar began to fight them off but the room was being flooded with the smoke and more demons were coming from it.>>

IF they overwhelm us....we could be infected by the techno organic virus. if they ESCAPE Illustra, they could attack people in the city! we have to get rid of them...they're keeping us from MORGAN!

<< karen shouted as she struggled to get back up>>

Kill them all! do whatever you have to do..just don't let them ESCAPE!

<< Karen had to reach Morgan, to pull her OUT of the pentagram but it was SO hard to see....>>
 
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As the demons pushed the Doctor backwards into them, Nicolas let loose a roar of his own. If Karen wanted them all to die, that was fine by him. He finally could let loose PHYSICALLY on an opponent.

Nicolas began to advance to Morgan, using his hands and feet as deadly weapons, augmented by his TK so that his hands formed horrible claws made of psychic energy and his feet tore into his enemies with jagged spikes of he same type. He turned to Dr. Victoria momentarily. His voice was lower, deeper than she would remember.

"Follow me to your daughter. I will clear the way."


He used his TK in concert with his natural physical power to carve a swath towards Morgan. The style of martial arts was unrecognizeable, a combination of Muy Thai, a litany of Kung Fu maneuvers, combined with what can only be described as bestial er...rampaging. As he progressed, he kept a field around Dr. Victoria to protect her as she followed behind him.
 
Blaze who had been sprawled out on the cold floor of the room was waiting. The mutant like creature stalked towards her with salvia dripping from its thick teeth. Foxfire awaited for her prey to come to her. An adrenaline surge washing through her already tense body.

Just as the alligator like creature was close enough, Blaze pretended to be hurt. She was baiting him in and it worked. The putrid odor of his body making her gag with disgust. His large shadow looming over her fallen form. Blaze pushed her body up in a "push - up" manner. Retracing any physical heat from the room, Blaze was building her momentum.

Her eyes fading away to reveal dark yellow orbs. The alligator creature sensed Blaze's form of attack. His large muscular legs allowing him to leap off the wall in a flip - like motion. His boot jutting out a dagger at the end. Somersaulting off the wall to prevent an attack the creature struck Blaze across the chin. The knife cleanly cutting her swiftly. Droplets of blood leaking on the floor. Nearby creatures howling at the scent of blood.

"BLOOD!!"

They roared, flapping throughout the air, various creatures. The alligator creature roaming around the square room. Blaze's deep gash disappeared in mere milliseconds, making the creature growl. He charged towards her with ebony - talon like claws.

Foxfire lunged into the air, her body exploding with raw flames that were a good 800 degrees in temperature. Blasting the creature backwards, Blaze was able to ignite her nova flame. One of her most powerful assets she manipulated. Flames were shot in every direction in a tornado - like current. The air currents sucking in some of the flying demons like that of a drain. Pulling them into her torrential down pour of fire. Whirling into the air, Blaze's human - like qualities disappeared. She had morphed into her element of fire!

Flying through the air at about 130mph she flew directly toward the alligator creature. Her knuckle out to punch him in the jaw, breaking it at the velocity she flew. Zipping up into a loop she raised her hands in the air.

"Anything GOES!!"

Having plenty of built up aggression, Blaze unwinded her ballistic nova flame on full blast. All while she made separate fire shields around her comrades. This sort of power had not been seen and it would devour her energy in minutes. Thus, Blaze had to be lightning quick about it. Flames of blue, bright orange, yellow, and red assaulted nearby demons, obliterating them from the inside out. It was more than just microwaving them it was internally combusting each of them.

Demons exploded like currents of popcorn. Yellow eyes watched with victory, but she was becoming faint. Shaking her head, Blaze would use her energy as efficiently as possible. Plowing into flying demons as she went, knocking them to the ground, where her teammates could assault them.

Usually Blaze's nova flame could cause a damage percentage of approximately of 900 feet, but she had to be mindful of Illustra. Blowing up demons, Blaze's "arms" unleashed flame after flame on these creatures. Howls, screeches, and grunts of pain echoed in the room.

Foxfire's yellow eyes fluttering absentmindedly. Her body breaking out in a cool sweat like perspiration. Her flames on her body were becoming extinguished the heavier her energy was used. Light headed and faint, Blaze mad a wildly dive toward ground level. Knocking a few creatures off balance. Their carcasses turning to nothing more than dust. Blaze's flames were gone as she landed roughly. Her arms ducked into her sides to prevent injury.

A pile of ash, smoke, and char roamed the room where various demons had been fighting. Moving behind the safety of Black Widow, Blaze fell to one knee. A sign of exhaustion on her part. Her gloved hand moving to touch the middle of Haleigh's back.

"Hales...got any bright ideas?" She asked breathlessly.
 
Illustra- security floor

<< Karen swatted two demons away, slapping them with her hand which was encased in a golden halo of magick. with her touch, the demons discorporated and fell to the ground into piles of dust. Spreading her cape out behind her, she carefull followed Nicolas...she was somewhat taken aback by his more savage manner but against the fearsome demons of Limbo...nothing less would work. SHe looked among the others>>

WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO HER??

<< Karen's mind raced as her heart rate quickened a bit. there was so much chaos around...and all this from the backlash of Morgan. this was just a SAMPLE of the damage she could cause and it was UNINTENTIONAL.>>

<< through the dark, sparkling black smoke, Rampage bulled his way through, Karen followed, swatting away any smaller demons that flew at her, smacking them with her magick...and finally they came to the "eye of the storm">>

<< Morgan was gripped in agony, as she held her own head and was on her knees>>

I've got to HELP Her....but the demons...they're coming in close!

<< they demons were now mounting and attacking en masse, they did NOT want her getting near their mistress. out of desperation, and for the sake of everyone else, Karen unleashed a spell. lifthing her hands, as golden shars of energy swiwrled around them>>

Darkness of Illusion, Destroy their Might
Their worst Fear, Now they will Fight
Brought forth from their Minds, into the Night,
Twist them, Break Them, End my Plight!

<< a rushing harp sound is heard as Karen gestures and ignites a spell, unlocking the deepest fear of the demons...and in a crash of thunder...a tall reaching "real as life" image of Spellbinder as she appeared during the Inferno! she's wearing that savage, unholy yet erotic costume and manifesting the dark , wicked countenace as she reached for the demons and her cape flowed behind her.>>

<< the demons all began to shriek with fear. they began to fall back and discorporate, turning into dust rather than facing their "dark child".>>

<< but something ELSE began to happen...something that Karen didnt expect.>>
 
Illustra- She's back!

<< the terrifying, "evil" sorceress walked forward through the sparkling, black smokey haze. with every step, the smoke dissipated more and more and the demons began to shrink back in terror...falling apart and turning into dust.>>

<< but this shouldnt be happening. Karen's spell was "real to the eye" but it was an Illusion and couldnt act on its own.>>

<< the woman lifted her hands, and a chime sounded off as an icy wind swept through and forced the remaining demons into a STEPPING DISC. Finally, she reached Karen, and took her by the hand.>>

<< in an icy voice>>: Mother, it's ME. Thank you...

<< she hugged her mother tightly. it WAS Morgan. She was HERSELF again. standing tall...the noise and chaos slowly faded away and the group would now see Spellbinder, looking renewed , restored and powerfull. BUT they would also notice that she was wearing her "inferno" costume. For Foxfire and BlackWidow, this was the look they remembered when Morgan MURDERED THEM during her rampage. Yet as she stood here with her mother, she didnt seem to be menacing or out to hurt them.>>

I am ..MYSELF once more.......and I remember EVERYTHING.

Mother, are you allright?

<< looking over her mother, Morgan checked to make sure there were no permanent injuries and then she looked at Rampage, the man who had lead Karen to her. Finally she looked over at Foxfire, Black Widow and MorningStar and Persephone.>>


i had cast a spell, an astral projection spell. the demons you saw just now were my psychic familiars...my connection between Earth and Limbo as i cast my astral projection spell. Malice and Alison BOTH "saw" me and the white queen attacked, disrupting my astral form. when the link was broken by Malice's attack, the demons escaped from the feedback THROUGH me into this room but they are all gone now. The attack..it must have shattered the "persona" that had been created by the seige perilous and allowed me to return to my original self! It couldnt have happened at a better moment either.

<< she spoke with her trademark icy tone and she seemed so poised and regal now in that savage, unholy, yet SEXY costume with the cape. Tinkerbell emerged from under the table and ran to her mistress. Morgan bent down to scoop Tink up in her arms and hold her close close, cradling her. The sorceress looked among her team mates once more. some she remembered, some she wasnt quite familiar with yet but they could see SHE was more than aware of the situation. her hair was longer now and her icy violet eyes sparkled as she looked up at the ceiling>>

I know where Alison is. Malice....the white queen has her in the TERROR DOME and is TORTURING HER. But she has finally bitten off more than she can chew. The Wraiths and their minions..they're here. they want to try to do here what they did in Persephone's timeline. Malice just happened to be one of the variables and is attempting to capitalize off of this.

But there's something else... Malice...she KILLED Cameron!
 
:: Stumbling as Illustra literally shook beneath her feet, Persephone quickly regained her composure to only come face to face with demons from Limbo. She was familiar with these demons; she had seen them afar when traveling to Limbo with Darkchilde. But the demons were out of control and surrounding Spellbinder, seeminly protecting her and attacking the six. ::

:: Quickly withdrawing her mystic daggers, a demon lunged at her, growling fiercely. Swiftly Persephone moved to the side, slamming the large dagger into the demon's throat, pulling it out just as swiftly. Quickly ducking as another demon came forth, she sliced the other dagger along it's torso, splitting it's stomach open and releasing it's organs. Standing, three more demons came at the goddess all at once, circling her as more and more continued to attack the others. ::

:: Throwing her daggers with grace and speed, the weapons flew into the foreheads of the two demons coming from her left and right. As the the middle demon lunged forward, Persephone jumped into the air while unraveling her transfiguring whip from around her torso. Once landing, in one quick motion, she did a full turn, the whip following her motions. The demon turned, prepared to attack once again to only be wrapped in a cacoon like fashion by the weapon. Pulling back, the whip transfigured into blades of steal, slicing the demon's body into 6 different layers; each layer toppling to the ground in a gooey mess. ::

:: Standing before the mess of demons, soon everything became quiet. Looking toward Karen Victoria, she had heard all the commotion going on in the room, but was too preoccupid to see what was happening. The demons were all disappearing, and before Karen stood Spellbinder, dressed almost identically to Darkchilde. It was an eerie sight, yet powerful. She finally had returned to her state of mind, and was every bit as fierce looking as Darkchilde. ::

:: Wrapping the whip back around her body, it 'melted' back into her uniform, once again looking like a silver vine of leaves. Extending both her hands out to the ground, her mystic daggers immediately flew from the dead demon's heads and returned to her hands. Holstering her weapons, she stepped over the dead bodies and made her way toward the group to hear that a man named 'Cameron' was dead. ::
 
Haleigh frowned as Tinkerbell began to fuss.... but realized it was serioius when Morgan began to convulse.... and demons started to fill the room. Haleigh stumbled back as result of the initial blast, but was quick to recover and defend herself against the attacking demons. She fought side by side with her teammates, using strength and brutality instead of her powers.... she was not afraid to touch these creatures... and as they began to overrun her and beat her back from Morgan, she stood her ground and retaliated. She hit a demon about her size with a right hook, packing such force in the punch that she broke its 'jaw' clean off. A dragon like creature with a long neck began to snap at her, and she sidestepped it, pushing her thumb into its eye socket and taking hold of its head, slamming it into her other hand and CRUSHING its skull. She made short work of several other demons, finishing off a couple of the flying creatures that Blaze knocked from the sky, tearing off wings and limbs alike. Blaze took up refuge behind her, just as she pulled her automatic plasma carbine firearm out began to create distance between her and the few remaining demons. Blaze asked for bright ideas...

"Other than give 'em hell? Sorry, I just haven't had time to formulate a plan in between the dragons and whatever those flying things were."

Karen said a spell that made the demons turn to dust.... and it brought out Spellbinder... in full demonic outfit... a sight that made Haleigh tense... because the last time she had seen Morgan looking that way... she'd DIED. but Morgan seemed to be her 'old self'.... she talked calmly with her mother and was AWARE, of herself, of who most everyone was.... and was explaining what had happened.... and Haleigh relaxed a little... as Morgan told them all that Cameron was dead.... and Malice was responsible.

Haleigh clutched at her chest as it felt as though her heart had seized up. She let out a surprisingly feminine cry of pain and stumbled to a chair at the table, collapsing into it and gasping for air before bowing her head and falling silent. Her friend and ally was dead. She'd spent countless nights searching for him, in every feasible place, and she'd had the looming feeling that he WAS gone.... but the finality of it hit her like a bullet to the heart. She didn't move for a few seconds, and kept her eyes shut. Her breathing was slow and deep, and came out in long streams of barely visible steam in the cold air. She spoke quietly but firmly and matter-of-factly... almost detached, and the sentiment she expressed surprised even herself.

"Cameron... dead.... [pausing, lifting her head and opening her eyes] Then I envy him." Haleigh pulled herself to her feet and locked eyes with Spellbinder. She seemed to gather a new resolve, and her voice grew steadily louder until it was a normal volume. "We couldn't save him.... but Alison... Alison is in trouble.... and we CAN save her. Morgan, Malice is dangerous and RUTHLESS... and though she SEEMS psychotic... I can't deny she's a calculated, geniunely POWERFUL telepath... and probably not CRAZED at all. Anything she can use against you, she WILL.... you have a clear advantage... your Psi Screen... but don't think that will slow her down. We have to get to Alison... NOW. What do you say we give Malice a taste of her own medicine... and play the Dire Wraiths right into her lap?"
 
As the battle came to its climax, Karen brought forth an illusion spell of Morgan. It looked identical to the Inferno version. The illusion sending a chill down Blaze's back, who took a small reprieve to replenish an ounce of energy. Her hand that was still positioned on Haleigh's back felt Black Widow tense up at the sight. Standing up, Blaze moved her hand away, she felt the same way. The costume was hellishly decadent but also painfully to recall.

Morgan snapped out of her child - like manner. She seemed to be coherent and remember everything. Her icy violet eyes locking with Blaze. Morgan explained in great detail what had happened, including the "death" of Cameron King.

Turning to look at Haleigh who sunk into a nearby chair. Blaze moved to follow her comrade, who also felt the loss of Prophet. She knew Haleigh was the closest to Cameron, and she felt Haleigh's agonizing guilt and pain. Standing behind the black chair, Blaze leaned forward to wrap her arms around Black Widow's shoulders from behind. Offering a gentle hug to soothe her aching heart. "Remember Haleigh, nothing is ever truly gone. We both know that...anything is possible."

Her gloved hand moved to Haleigh's chin, picking it up. "We'll take our revenge." She commented. Releasing Black Widow, Blaze saw the blonde moved to Morgan. Although Blaze wasn't extra close to Prophet, she recalled the good times at the club with Cam and Alexis. Unlike Haleigh, who had been shaken to the core by his death, Blaze didn't really want to register his death. Sinking into the same chair Haleigh had just previously sat in, she stared blankly at Morgan, Karen, and Haleigh discussing strategy.

Was it true? Had the Six lost another member of their team? Leaning back in the chair, Blaze wasn't so sure. She wasn't willing to jump on the band wagon, and what of Erika King? If he were dead, wouldn't she FEEL it? She was after all the closest to Cameron and the two shared a kindred rapport. Blaze was weighing this all out in her mind. It didn't add up to her, Malice could say and do anything! That much the mutant knew, but she kept her thoughts to herself.
 
Illustra-security floor, the briefing room

<< Karen blinked hard as her daughter appeared from the illusion spell. it WAS Morgan. her daughter was whole and complete once more. But WHY was she wearing her "Inferno" costume? what was the significance? at anyrate, Morgan didnt seem hostile or out to hurt anyone in the room, perhaps it was just a sign that she had once again embraced her dark roots and connection to Limbo.>>

<< hugging her daughter, Karen exhaled with relief as calm returned to the room>>

Morgan! thank the goddess!!

<< Morgan checked her over for injuries and then explained what happened. Malice had inadvertently HELPED Morgan out with her attack, destroying the "shell and persona" the seige perilous had created for her.>>

Fascinating! This must have been the "moment" that Ororo spoke of. She said when the time came, that you would return to your true self.



<< Karen stood beside her daughter as Morgan revealed the location of Alison and the terrible news of Cameron King's death, Karen covered her mouth with shock and sadness. Cameron was such a vibrant young man. though he was infuriating to her, she did admire his WILL and determination to triumph over his adverse circumstances. she remember how valiantly Alison fought to protect him during the Inferno as well. Cameron was a founding member of The Six and for them to have lost yet ANOTHER one of their core...Karen felt badly for the team. They'd been through SO MUCH already, and now this too?>>

Oh no...

<< Karen said softly as Haleigh reacted to the news of Cameron's death.>>

Malice knows no limits when it comes to hurting and killing those she considers her prey. There must be a reason as to why she killed Cameron...BEYOND his association with the Six and his relationship to Alison Marble and Kelly King [Witchfire].

<< as Haleigh stood up and expressed her resolve to end the threat and terror of Malice, Karen noticed her daughter nodding in agreement.>>

I have retreived the darkhold as well. there's a spell that can banish the dire wraiths...cast them BACK into the dark nebula from which they came. Dealing with them on a large scale will no longer be a problem.

<< the doctor's voice was colder now, more like it normally was. she seemed to be at full health and vigor.>>
 
<< Morgan, who was now fully aware and asserted, looked down at Haleigh with a sympathetic feel. She knew that Haleigh and Cameron were especially close. She also know that despite her own differences with him, he was a founding member of The Six. He'd been there with them through some of their most difficult capers. He had also found his sisters, Alison and Erika while with the team. This WAS another blow to the team spirit, but they couldnt crumble now.>>

Haleigh, I'm sorry. I know this comes very painfully for you.

<< her mother spoke on this as well.>>

I'm SO sure there's a deeper reason to why Malice killed Cameron. She "captured" Alison and was torturing Alison by bombarding her heart and emotional core with the psychic feedback and emotional echoes of Cameron at the moment of his death. But she's made a fatal miscalculation. If she thinks she can BREAK Alison this way...she's wrong. I KNOW Alison. This WILL be a "breaking" point..but not the way Malice wants it.

She may have just unleashed a force that WE will have to risk our lives to CALM and STOP.

<< nodding>>

Some of you I have yet to know...things have changed, but right now let's take the fight to her doorstep and SHOW her why Mystech hates us so much!

<< she looked over as her Mother mentioned the darkhold.>>

Mom, please stay here...keep Tinkerbell , Zach and Alycia safe...

<< Karen immediately protested.>>

I'm not at all trying to TELL you what to do...it's just that I don't want anything to happen to you. You and Ororo mean the world to me and powerfull as you are....I believe the ONLY way we are going to get the drop on the wraiths is if we take them by surprise.

With us going to the terror dome, they will concentrate on US. You have the power to ignite a spell to protect Illustra's exterior, while the defense systems on the INTERIOR will keep you and Tink safe inside on this floor. You can use the darkhold to unleash HELL upon the wraiths and their minions on this end.

<< there was concern in Morgan's voice. in many ways, she'd only JUST been "reunited" with her mother truly and she didnt want to lose her in this battle.>>

<< the team NOW had several advantages, Spellbinder's stepping discs for one and her own magickal power in addition to Karen's which would MORE than even the odds against the wraiths>>
 
Illustra-the security room

<< Karen objected to her daughter's request and Morgan made it clear she wasnt trying to disrespect her. She could hear the worry and concern in her daughter's voice. she didnt want to lose her mother..not now after everything ELSE that had happened and Karen understood that.>>

<< taking Tinkerbell in her arms and craddling the purring familiar as Morgan handed the cat over to her mother, Karen nodded, with a look of slight disapproval on her face>>

I understand, Morgan. I still would like to go with you, if only to give Malice another smack across her face with my spiked mace. [*see the battle of Malice and Karen @ the hellfire club]

BUT you're going to need some cover against the wraiths and their army of hellhounds. They wont be expecting TWO witches or the darkhold to be used against them in additon to the VAST array of powers represented among the team << looking at Rampage, Morningstar, Foxfire, Black Widow and Persephone>>

I'll stay here on the security floor. Ill be able to keep in contact with you and know what's going on and ill protect Illustra and those within from the wraiths.

just...make sure that you..ALL of you are carefull as well. none of you is invulnerable. do not lose your own lives in an attempt to avenge cameron's.

<< Morgan and her mother hug once more. Morgan gives tinkerbell a kiss on her little forehead before moving back and Karen stands to the side as Morgan asks if everyone is ready to go.>>

Good luck...may you bring Alison back and bright lady keep you all safe.
 
Security Floor---Illustra

Nicolas watched as Morgan was restored to her former glory. She was a sight to behold, beautiful and elegant and powerful. In spite of the circumstances, he could not help taking at glance at her lovely form. But only for a moment. As he allowed his claws and spiked boots to dissipate, he listened at the plan that they began to formulate. They seemed to have the planning in hand, so he listened and waited. As they seemed to decide to leave Karen here, he felt a flutter of fear inside. He would have preferred to have her near him so he could keep an eye on her, but he understood that the plan was sound and that he, after all, wasn't her son. Not really. The decision would be hers and her daughter's to make. He did, however, speak softly to Karen after they has decided things.

"I will be "watching" you in my own way. If you need me, I will come for you."

He returns to the side of the group, checking for his energy sidearms adjusting his axe on his back.
 
Moving to stand next to Nicolas, Blaze sent her friend a sly wink. "Hey stranger." She grinned, noticing the battle ax. "Looks like I'm not the only fighter of the bunch." Her head swung around to the conversation between Morgan and Karen.

Blaze saw the concern in Morgan's violet eyes, making the mutant smile. Who would have thought such a powerful sorceress had a heart to begin with? The embrace between mother and daughter was heart warming.

Karen explained her need to accompany them. "Morgan is right Dr. Victoria, your best offense is defense." She added at the last second, looking over to Haleigh. Reaching out, Blaze squeeze her shoulder blade firmly, "We'll get the bitch for this." She tried to encourage her friend, knowing the pain Haleigh was suffering.

Waving to Karen, Morgan inquired if the team was ready. Blaze sent her an affirmative nod, "ready." She said quickly. Tinkerbell's green eyes studying the brunette with fascination. "Bye, Tink." She called out, knowing the feline had been edge around her.

Side stepping closer to Morgan, easily dwarfed by the icy elegance. "Its good to have the real you back. I...missed you." She said with a faint smile, but Blaze knew the mission was serious. But, like Karen, she wanted her feelings known. "Seems I'm not the only one around here who can cheat death." Lightly punching Morgan in the arm in a sibling manner, she stepped back next to Nicolas and Haleigh.
 
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