Don't lose your head

[Jill Monroe]

<< dusk gives way to night time, as Spellbinder teleports herself, Guardian, Morningstar and Shockwave from Illustra in NYC to a seclude private lakefront hidden within a wooded area if the affluent suburbs in Conneticutt...it was dark and eeriely silent. almost a perverse serenity>>

<< the four super powered women arrive on the back deck of a large, four story home over looking a crystal lake which glowed from the moonlight. sounds of small animals in the trees all around could be heard...it was the most rustic and natural setting that the "team" had been in since they formed.... the smell of pine and other fresh foliage was in the air>>

<< Morgan looked around...it was quite dark..and very still..save the soft sounds of nature in the air>>

this area..its so beautiful , and very well hidden. no wonder they chose this spot.

<<looking at the house....Morgan walked forward..but she felt the pull of Alison's hand on her arm..urging her to stop>>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Disappearing from Illustra, the woman were soon at this beautiful cottage surrounded by woods and water. It reminded her of her own cottage in the Pocanos. So serine and heavenly. Staying quiet, Alexis surveyed the area, seeing nothing out of the ordinary...no sounds, just the russeling of the trees. But as Morgan took a step forward, Alison immediately stopped her. Lifting a brow, she looked to Alison...something was up. ::

"What's wrong?"

:: She whispered very softly. ::

[Harbinger]

:: looking ahead, Guardian stood between Morgan and Alexis::

::whispering:: look!

::from within the sliding glass doors...far into the darkened house, a pair of immense red eyes drifted past....given the height at which the eyes were....it wasnt hard to imagine who that might be. a predatory breathing/growling could be heard faintly in the air as "the shape" drifted by..not seeing the four women as he was deeper in the house::

its him...the super soldier! he's found alycia and sharon....but they are hiding underground nearby. the agency that is after them THINKS they are still here. if we go in there...we will be ambushed.

::a well timed warning from the seer::

morgan, cloak us quickly. and everyone just back off of the deck slowly, quietly carefully.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Looking through the window, Alexis narrowed her eyes seeing the bright red eyes. Lifting her chin, she watched as the black shaped figure passed the window without noticing the woman. Letting a slow breath pass her lips, she looked to Morgan and Alison. ::

"Can you teleport us to the exact location of Alycia and Sharon?"

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder's eyes fixed on the hulking shape that drifted past the window...its terrifying eyes glowing blood red>>

<< whispering as well>>: but wasnt this thing supposed to be in OHIO? how did it get to the east coast before US!?

<<looking back out on the lake...a chime was heard as the group was now cloaked by a spell>>

we've got cover...but Alison will have to lead us to them. if i open a disc, the thunder will call attention to our location.

<< slowly stepping off the deck and away from the house, Morgan looked out into the woodsy area around them...>>

this is almost like....like a horror movie.... << even in whispered tone..her voice drips with disdain at the idea of the four women-- women of POWER no less-- cowering in fear of some monster>>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: As the cloak went up around the woman, Alexis felt a little more at ease. However the fact that they were still in a close proximity of this shadowy figure still made Alexis on edge. Turning, the brunette stepped forward making sure to keep all her weight on her toes as to not make the fainted clicking sound from her heals. Any noise would draw attention to them. As she stepped down the stairs and planted her feet on the dirt path, she exhaled, feeling more comfortable now. ::

"First 'The X Files' now 'Jason'..."

:: She whispered sarcastically, trying to lighten the mood. Her eyes scanned the wooded area around them; it was dark, even a slight fog enshrouded the trees making it very creepy. ::

"How do we get to them? Is there a passageway that enters their underground hideaway?"

[Harbinger]

:: Guardian continued to whisper....she too was walking carefully so as not to allow her spiked heeled boots to make too much noise::

walk straight ahead....towards the trees...we will find an "open area" within the brush....and once there.....we will find a passage in plain sight, yet never seen.

::leading everyone along..they could hear the crashing inside the large cabin..."the shape" was clearly getting agitated, but so far he was none the wiser::


::moving through the brush and around trees...they found themselves deeper in the woods...a soft cooing from a nocturnal creature in the air...the moonlight shown down through the leaves of the trees high above.::

the passage way should be about HERE.

::she pointed her hand....as the dirt, leaves, twigs and foliage began to stir. Alison used her telekinesis to clear the way to a steel capped door...with a security key pad.....using her power of precognition...she discerned the last person to enter the code was Alycia. with her "scrying eye" she saw the code..and began to enter it NOW as they stood. a soft beeping was heard...a pressure release was heard::

okay...go down the shaft...and quickly, it wont be long before the shape comes OUTSIDE!

[MorningStar]

[ Morningstar in her 'other life' as a police officer was of course used to silent surveillance. She didn't need to be told what would happen if they were to try to fight that creature at this particular time and place. She figured that in this case, caution was the best policy. So she followed along with the others, trusting in Alison to get them where they needed to go.

As Alison opened the steel door and motioned them inside, Morningstar slipped down into the shaft, not knowing what she would find within. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Walking through the woods, the wind blew Alexis' brown hair behind her back, giving her a slight chill. The area was dark, she could only see a few feet infront of her. But as they entered the open brush, the moonlight acted as a lantern, lighting the area for them. Looking around as Alison began to work her magik on the sealed door, Alexis kept watch, just incase that thing decided to pay them a visit. But soon, her attention was once again drawn to Alison as she instructed them to go into the passage. Without hesitation, Alexis stepped forward, carefully down the steep stairway. As she entered, she ducked her head down, holding onto the railing aside of her. Her heals clicked softly against the metal stairs until finally, she reached ground. ::

:: Looking up at the others, she stepped forward, entering the narrow passageway further to allow the other woman more space to enter. Looking down the dark tunnel, she felt like she was back in the catacombs of Wyndemre. Narrowing her eyes, they began to adjust to the lack of lighting. Only small lights could be seen hanging on the wall to give only the slightest illuminatation. ::

"Everyone in?"

:: She asked, as she slowly stepped forward again. ::

[Harbinger]

::once everyone was inside, Guardian took one last look...she felt a presence....sweeping and fast...like a concentrated when.....the lake shimmered and flowed ever so gently...as creatures cooed softly...and just as she began to look down to move in and shut the top...the glowing read eyes appeared....just as suddenly as thunder might crash::


::GASP::

:: Guardian immediately dropped down and pulled the door shut, sealing it with her telekinetic power::

::breathing heavily, Guardian couldnt figure out why she was so jittery...she had more than enough power to defend herself...but the word "indestructible" kept ringing in her head.... she opted not to tell anyone how the creature just suddenly appeared out there in front of her like that::

okay...., were below ground..and hidden from just about any form of conventional detection. I sense Alycia and Sharon are close...and Sharon is..badly hurt. Alycia is on edge...and may be disoriented when we reach her....so everyone take it easy


::Leading them down a tight hall...the soft hum of power could be heared within the earthen walls....and as the hall widened...they found themselves in a very well stocked bunker with furnishings, food, medical supplies and a computer screen with a sophisticated control panel::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Making her way down the hallway, Alexis ran her hand along the wall, more of a guide to see where she was going. Finally she reached the bunker, stepping in the lite area. Looking around, they seemed to have a very well stocked bunker with computer equipment, food, ect. Staying quiet, it was better if Alison and Morgan spoke with the two woman. Eventhough Alexis had met them, and they seemed to take a liking to her, Alison and Morgan knew them better, and it only seemed like the logical approach. Plus, they had yet to meet Alexis with her new appearence..::

[MorningStar]

[ As Morningstar followed Guardian down the hall, she held out her hand, palm up, and produced a small ball of light to guide her way. She could feel the energy pulsating through the corridor - this was no ordinary tunnel.

Coming to the bunker, she closed her hand, extinguishing the light source. Looking around, she was impressed. It was clear that its builder had been prepared for any eventuality. She particularly would have liked to get a look at that computer console. Well equipped indeed. But that didn't make her any less concerned for Alycia and Sharon. She had a bad feeling that it would now be Delilah's turn to save Alycia. ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan stepped forward ahead of the group, hearing Alison's words that Sharon Kelly was hurt...it was imparitive that she find her and heal her...>>

Sharon? ALYCIA!?

<< the soft humming of power and electricity played against the flashing images of surveilance over the cabin and surrounding forest/lake area..."the shape" was no where to be seen...at the moment on the screen>>


<< As Morgan looked around..a hand came out of the shadows and grabbed Morgan's arm! Morgan jumped with a start as she turned...ready to strike whoever it was...but saw it was Alycia....>>

by the abyss, you nearly scared me to death!

<<she saw that Alycia looked rather grim and shaken>>

are you okay!? are you hurt?? where's Sharon?

[Alycia Barnett]

::Alycia was a strong woman, full of determination and tenacity. nerves of steel and hardly one to scare easily...but tonight, she was as pale as ghost..as she struggled to stay on her feet. her suit looked tattered..she had obviously been running through the forest...a bruise on her cheek and a black eye indicated that she'd been attacked or involved in a fight::


::COUGH!! COUGH!!!!::

M....Morgan...

:: her voice was weak...::


th..thank...god you're here!! ::cough!::

:: Alycia stumbles...but Morgan holds her steady::

We..::takes a moment to collect herself::

were AMBUSHED...."the shape" is HERE. I dont know HOW it found us...but its here now. He hurt Sharon badly. She's lying over there on one of the beds, unconscious...I had to carry her as best i could through the woods to get to this hide out that we had made.

::Alycia was tall, slender, feminine. but her seemingly fragile beauty masked the tough and resourcefullness that made her a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom and in the board room::

::Pointing the counsel:: the computer should have recaps of my ..encounter with the creature. I barely got myself and sharon out of there....


::she saw Delilah..and managed a weak smile as Morgan held her up...she looked upon Guardian, another familiar face..and then saw Alexis....her eyes were cold and suspicious upon viewing Shockwave..but given what she had been through and what threat was looming over her life...Shockwave shouldnt take it personally::

[MorningStar]

[ Upon seeing Alycia's condition, she quickly moved to her former lawyer and looked her over. ]

Alycia: "What about you? Are you injured? Do you have medical supplies here?"

[ Her police and FBI training gave her some knowledge of first aid...and some medical attention was better than none. Having Alycia go into shock or pass out on them would not be what they needed at this juncture. Once she attended Alycia, she'd do what she could for Sharon. ]

[Alycia Barnett]

:: trying to breathe deep, Alycia winced...her face frowning up::

OW!!!

::she buckled from the pain as a concerned Morgan held her steady and Delilah came to offer her assistance::


I...think broke a couple of ribs...i fell while trying to get Sharon out of the cabin.....it hurts to breathe too deeply...

:: she tried to keep it together..but she was trembling and she looked worse for the wear::

to be honest..i dont know how either of us lived long enough to get here....we dont have any super powers like you ladies.

::coughing...as she was helped to a chair and slowly sat down::

We...thought this area was secure. It's Sharon's private cabin....but we werent even here several hours before we were attacked! its almost like ...we were FOLLOWED.

I'm not surprised...I've come across some very sensitive information about the super soldier project and the fact that the test subject was taken against his will, his mother murdered....but there's something else. I found out that Haleigh Davidoff and the Super Solider were romantically INVOLVED as well. This was BEFORE her days in the field of covert intelligence.

This Super Soldier project was deemed too risky and too expensive...and was ABANDONNED by the government officially. But MYSTECH stepped in and picked up where federal funding left off! thats why the creature has gained MORE than what was initially intended in the way of powers and attributes.

When i found out about MysTech's involvement..THEY found out about ME. They know ive helped Morgan and the others cover their tracks since the caper at the citadle...just as they know that sharon and i helped Delilah start a new "life"....they want to "eliminate me"...just like they did the Super Soldier's mother....

[Jill Monroe]

It figures ANY paramour of Haleigh's would turn out to be a MONSTER!

<< Morgan was a bit disturbed by what she heard..but she quickly went over to Sharon and set down on the bed beside her>>

goddess!...he beat the HELL out of her! how did Alycia manage to get Sharon AWAY from him long enough to.....

<< she shook her head...the idea that this monster would harm her friends like this was enough for her>>

<< she gestured over the wounded sharon...sparkling trails of magick followed after hands as she performed a restoration spell. a cool, soothing sensation washed over senator Kelly as Morgan restored her body healing external and internal wounds. Morgan watched closely as Sharon's body returned to its normal state...>>

its a good thing we got here when we did..Sharon was close to death! What about Alycia, Delilah?

<< Morgan turned to see what was going on across the room while Alison went over to the the control panel of the large screen>>

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah had found a not-surprisingly well stocked first aid kit, and set upon bandaging Alycia's ribs and attending to her cuts and bruises. As Alycia spoke about her life being in jeopardy, she nodded. ]

"I suspected as much. There have been rumblings of - discontent - with you in the intelligence community."

[ She finished her work the best she could, then stood and turned to Morgan. ]

"She'll be sore for a while, but she's in no immediate danger."

[ As she spoke, something occurred to Morningstar. Thinking back to the scrying glass... Her face registered the information and she looked at Alycia and Morgan. ]

"Wait - what you showed us Morgan at Illustra. If Mystech is involved with the Super Soldier program...that means that the government has not left the project. That they are actually working with Mystech."

[Bane]

Traveling across Earth was exhilirating and liberating to Adrian, who had been used to having his feet planted on Earth for most of his life. He wasn't too sure how it worked - something having to do with a parallel plane on the spiritual dimension. In either case, this same personal link allowed him to pinpoint any being on earth based on his/her spirit. For him, still naive in his capabilities, this trace was faint, and it took extreme concentration to locate the four.

With that steel determination, Adrian found himself alongside Alison, Deliah, Alexis and Morgan. Even to powerful precog's such as Alison, Adrian's new half-dead state, constantly shifting between Earth and the spirit realm, had made his movements in tangent with time erratic. At the moment, he would be invisible, though to the most adept of psychics there would be a faint outline of Adrian's form, with the occasional glimmer of a limb -- like the wind.

He followed them at length, until out of the corner of his eye he spotted the hulking figure who passed by the window. Although shrouded in shadow, Adrian could clearly see the outline of its spirit. Composing himself, he reasoned that this thing, or something having to do with it, was at the core of The Six's newest caper. Much to his dismay, the four chose to cloak themselves in magic, and suddenly, they became nearly invisible to him. Keeping extremely close to Alexis (who was she?), he followed them through their pathway, listening to the sound of their footsteps. Although soft, that, in addition to the traces of spirit, allowed him some "scent" to track.

Having entered the shelter behind Alexis, Adrian missed Alison's close encounter with the creature. As he walked, he analyzed the haven. Fairly well-constructed and sheltered, but he hadn't expected anything less. When Adrian saw Alycia, he raised an eyebrow. She was battered and beaten, and she even looked familiar. From the deep recesses of his mind, he faintly recalled seeing her at some extravagant banquet, but he failed to associate her face with any kind of name.

After Morgan's indication and Alycia's drawn-out explanation, he looked on at the control panel and waited for the footage, maintaining a state of stealth among them with his arms crossed behind his back. As a man who had "come back from the dead", he was surprisingly calm as he registered all this new information. Among many things, Adrian had learned to internalize his stress and draw it out in opportune moments.

[Harbinger]

then that explains why Haleigh was LESS than worried about the idea of being exposed to the government's intelligence agencies back at the Citadle...she KNEW that there was corruption at the HIGHEST levels of the US government and that possible MORE than one agency was in MYSTECH's pocket!

:: alison shook her head...perhaps there was a REASON that Haleigh was so cut throat AFTER ALL...maybe there were some things that she knew first hand..::

:: sitting down at the counsel, Guardian took control as she began to make queries about the Super Soldier::

The Super Soldier WASNT intended to combat evil over seas...it was supposed to be a MUTANT/META HUMAN HUNTER!!....the governments "anti mutant" agenda is as strong as it ever was...and MysTech offered their funding and resources to give them an easy way out and make it look like they had no official involvement.

Haleigh HAS to have known about this, that is why she keeps such a close eye on Cameron King. He's a mutant.....Alexis is a meta human. They would be PRIME TARGETS.

::images of the super soldier attacking Alycia and Sharon could be seen on the screen.::

Alycia is stronger than she looks...despite being Human...she's smart and fast on her feet...its fortunate that she survived and Sharon will too. But now, we face a daunting task. Eliminating a creature that is by all descriptions ...INDESTRUCTIBLE.

Its all coming to gether for me now..i see it CLEARLY as i couldnt before!


The government couldnt hope to control him...only MysTech's mage Imagiomg possesed the power to keep him in check...but he's dead...we disposed of him and when Foxfire was held captive....after she caused the meltdown of the power grid in the Citdale....the night we FIRST came together to save her.....the Super Soldier was one of the "bio hazards" that escaped the Bio Systems Lab!

The government KNEW he was on the loose...so did MysTech but they ALSO knew that he would catch up to us....Alycia just happened to get in the way!

[MorningStar]

"So, Alycia wasn't the monster's target after all...they were using her and Sharon - to get to us?"

[Harbinger]

It would appear to be just that, Delilah. Alycia was one of our most important liasons to the "normal world"...and Senator Kelly was an outspoken opponent against the anti mutant/meta human agenda. Her own HUSBAND was a meta human...he was killed by sentinels years ago....

and now, that Alycia has uncovered this information, on top of her running interference following the Citadle caper...she has been deemed a threat that must be eliminated. We have to help them as they have helped US so many times in the past...and....though i hate to admit it, we may BENEFIT from Haleigh's involvement in this matter. it spans far beyond the Super Soldier ..and although she has a personal stake in this...this matter is bigger than ALL of us.

We could be EXPOSED ...our lives ruined and endangered....and there would be no immediate way to fix that!


::looking at the monitors::

Meanwhile, the creature has begun moving around the lake and through the forest. He's looking for us. He's picked up Alycia's trail. We need to lure HIM into a trap...and hit him with EVERYTHING we have!

[Jill Monroe]

<< holding Sharon's hand as she looked on, Morgan was thoroughly shocked as Alison pieced together a terrifying picture of corruption and the far reaching threat of MysTech>>

our goverment, in league with the most powerful commerical entity on the planet. Im not surprised. its a symobiotic relationship and BOTH parties benefit...but i dont have to be an intelligence specialist to know that MysTech probably has its hold on several OTHER countries across the globe....but no doubt America's government in its arrogance will think IT has the upper hand in all of this.

<< frowning as Alison conceeded that Haleigh's input and involvement would be a tactical bonus right now, Morgan shook her head...looking at the monitors>>

it moves so slowly..yet deliberately...its almost like it KNOWS that no matter what..itll eventually find us.

<< nodding >> we have to do something about him...we have to KILL HIM!

Alycia and Sharon can stay down here...ill place a warding spell on the entrance to the bunker. But we definately need a plan...powers or no, we cant just go up there and face this thing half assed...

<< standing up....>>

options?

[MorningStar]

[ As she listened to Guardian's words, Delilah paused. She sensed something, her powers over sound noticing something was off. Spreading the fingers on her hands, she "felt" the air, scanning the room, looking for...something.

Near the console - something. Was it just interference from electrical apparatuses in the bunker? One way to find out.

Focusing intently on the spot of the disturbance, Morningstar slowly tightened her fists. Transforming the sounds her enhanced body was picking up into light. A pinpoint of light became visible, growing and getting brighter as the light emanated from the center. Finally, there was a bright flash and the shape of a man was visible. He wasn't complete - more transparent - but Morningstar's light was illuminating him just the same. Dark haired and reasonably attractive...but not someone Morningstar had met before. DEFINITELY not someone who was supposed to be there. ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder turned as Morningstar took action...>>

MorningStar...WHAT!?

<< she turned and looked in the direction of where MS was directing the light.....having to shield her eyes. after the flash of light...the shape of another MAN was revealed....>>

we were FOLLOWED!?

<< gritting her teeth>>

well he wont get away with this!

<< extending her hand. a halo of violet enegy forms and with a "ZAP" sound, the man who is actually Adrian is immobilized...bound by mystic "chains" that tightly encircle his body and prevent any physical movement>>

[Harbinger]

::standing up as well...::

there is a presence...but its like QUICKSILVER..so elusive its not necessarily bound to this plane of existence! but yet...its NOT an enemy per se...

::Guardian had to concentrate...for this man was more anomaly than simply human::

Its...its ADRIAN LOCKHART! But he's CHANGED!

::her voice was sparked with surprise and annoyance...that he had been able to get so close...and SLIP through Alison's "sight"...and now he was among them...AGAIN, probably going to be as ineffective as he was before::

well now,

:: she said as she walked up to the now disoriented and immobilized Bane::

not man enough to show your face after the bang up job you did back at Wyndemere so you decided to follow us like shadows in dark corners?

This is NOT the time for your cloak and dagger routine, Bane.

::yes, Alison knew his code name and called im out for it::

you may have escaped my notice momentarily but you were NOT able to escape that of MorningStar...whose "light" will reveal ALL that is here physically.

WHY are you here?

::she glared at him with her cobalt blue eyes::

we are in the midst of a terrible emergency..lives depend on us...and we...we have to depend on EACH OTHER more than ever now....your grand standing is NOT wanted here!

[Bane]

Adrian paid no heed to the others around him; he concentrated on the figures showed on the screen, analyzing with computer-like efficiency the encounter, the variables involved, and of course, the strategims of the monster, though the movements were too brief for any remote disection. Immersed in this display, Adrian momentarily forgot he was surrounded by superpowered women who had the means of not only revealing him, but ending him.

As a flash of light flooded the immediate area, Adrian's eyes widened. It took him only a moment to realize he had been found out, and before he could prepare himself, mystic chains flew forth and bound him to his location. He should have known his location would be betrayed sooner or later due to some earthly element outside of his control -- in this case, sound. Focusing on Alison as she walked toward him, Adrian's otherwordly gaze looked through her.

To the group, this man was a stark contrast to the sex-personified Adrian of before. Other than mundane differences such as his eye color, he had visibly changed. There was no cockiness in his stance; his eyes were unassuming. He was the antithesis of the passion and heat that had embodied the previous Adrian, and it now showed through his words.

"Alison," he said, smoothly ignoring her catty comments, "I am not here to sabotage anything. I am as much as aware of the dangerous situation we're in as you, and like you, I want this abomination dealt with."

His gaze swept from Alison to Morgan. "Though this super soldier may be impervious to numerous elements, it still has a soul, and I happen to know something about.. the other world, which will no doubt prove useful in combating him."

Adrian gently passed through the mystical chains as his body turned into a purely etheral matter. As soon as he had escaped them, Adrian solidifed, his beautiful green eyes now regarding Alison once more.

"It is time to put aside old hatreds. I have a feeling that we have only scratched the surface of what has transpired, and you will need any and all resources at your disposal. I only want to help, Alison," he said. Though this man had committed atrocities that would make Satan blush, it was apparent that this Adrian had spoken truth. His words were measured, crisp, and to the point. The creature drew ever nearer above them, and this was no time for petty bickering and reminiscing.

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar waved her hand, and the light subsided. Apparently Morgan and Alison did know this person, and didn't think much of him, for what she could gather. She stayed on guard - this one certainly was an enigma.

His powers intrigued her. If they ended up on this journey together, it would be interesting to see what he could do. When he wasn't getting busted by the women in this room, of course. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Alexis saw Sharon and Alycia...they were brutalized. Staying back as Morgan and Delilah began to help the woman, she saw Alycia's cold glare set onto Alexis. Parting her lips, she went to speak, but hesitated. ::

"--It's Alexis, Ms. Barnett.."

:: Pressing her lips together once more, Alycia didn't have a reason to trust Alexis in this new forum, but hopefully once she revealed that it was in fact someone she knew, and someone she had helped numerous times in the past, she would feel more at ease. But there was no time for that, suddenly, her attention was on the monitors. The monster...beating the woman. God what a monster. Narrowing her eyes, she too saw the blimp in the screen, and before she could point it out, Delilah quickly revealed Adrian, who in fact was standing right next to her. Jumping to the side, she gritted her teeth. ::

"Jesus Christ..."

:: Huffing, she rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, hearing his words. Shaking her head, if he wanted to help, that was fine. As long as he didn't get them killed in the process. ::

"I can be decoy. I can glamour into Alycia and lure that thing into a trap. It's the best option...it's after Alycia and as far as we know, it doesn't know we are here."

:: Deciding to take action instead of butt heads with Adrian, Alexis suggested a plan of action to the woman. ::

[Harbinger]

Alexis is right...her decoy would be the perfect lure. Morgan, Delilah and myself.....::catching herself:: AND Adrian can position ourselves in the open area above ground where the entrance is. Morgan will cloak us and when Alexis leads him here...Delilah can dazzle and STUN him with a light show.....allowing us all to bombard him with our energy projection...doing as much damage as we can. Morgan can then split him in half with a stepping disc....and ill freeze/blow up whats left of him.

But Alexis, youve got to be carefull...fast on your feet and NO HEROICS. lead him to us so that we ALL may deal with him. This is for our sake as much as it is Alycia and Sharon.

if we agree, then Morgan can send Alexis right into the cabin via disc...and she can "act" as Alycia.

::Guardian waited to see if everyone was in agreement::

[Alycia Barnett]

::Alycia was so weary, when Alexis informed her that they HAD in fact met....it didnt immediately click. the gala , a month ago. Sharon and Alyicia had been been introduced to Alexis by Morgan::


::she was helped over to a bed, and she lay down. Delilah and Morgan had helped her physically...but she'd definately been through a trauma and needed to rest::

Th.....thanks...all of you.

::she exhaled slowly, breathing easier now, as she laid her head down. She couldnt help but to fall asleep....for she had been through something that would have KILLED most ordinary human beings. credit to her for being a tenacious woman who didnt give in easily, for she managed to escape certain death toinght::

::the woman fell asleep...as Guardian's voice was the last thing she heard. she would be safe down here...and Morgan's warding spell would prevent any access from the entry point of the underground bunker::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Alexis nodded. As far as she was concerned she wanted to get in and get out; Heroics wouldn't be an issue. As she waited for everyone to agree, she began to study Alycia's body, clothing, everything. From as small as a mole to as noticable as what kind of shoes she was wearing. She needed to be perfect, exact. Narrowing her eyes, she took one last glimps of Alycia, nodding to herself. ::

"Is it a go?"

:: Turning to the others. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder really had no choice but to accept Adrian as he was now. He had a valid point and the team WAS under manned...MorningStar and Bane were necessary to ensure that the group was successfull and that no one lost their heads...LITERALLY>>


<< sighing with slight exasperation at the fear and hightened sense of uncertainty that hung in the air...everything from "the shape"'s unpredictability, to Alycia and Sharon being so badly hurt[even though they were now healed and safe] to the fact that Adrian had been able to follow the group so closely without ANYONE noticing until now>>

allright..But Bane, do try to make yourself USEFULL this time. this creature will require ALL of our best efforts.

<<as Guardian created a quick plan, playing of Alexis' idea...Morgan nodded>>

a sound move...Ill send Alexis into the main living area of the cabin. and we can keep an eye on her with Guardian's "sight" or my scrying pool. once she gets him out in the open area in the forest...we do our best to NAIL him.

<<raising her hand>>

good luck Alexis....be carefull!

<< a chime and thunder sounds off as Alexis teleported above ground and into the cabin...she is now in the dark cabin in the living room.. the moonlight shines through the windows as a haunting breeze blows. there's broken glass and disarray all around..clearly there had been violence and conflict here...a few blood spatters on the floor too>>

<<she was alone...and in the house....there was cold feeling in the air...and the house itself seemed to be devoid of any "life" or "warmth"...as the cabin settled..there was an eerie creaking in the air..>>


Meanwhile: << as morgan made sure that sharon and alycia were safely sleeping..she rejoined the others at the monitor and control counsel>>

she's inside...all she has to do is pretend to be Alycia and draw his attention. we better get up to the surface and take our positions. ill cast a cloaking spell...and seal off the entrance of this underground hide out with a warding spell.

<< raising her hand, another disc opens horizontally and the group is teleported above ground...now standing at various points around the opened wooded area ....she quickly waves her hand...and a din of rushing flames is heard as a pentagram of silver mystic flame forms around the entrance of the bunker....the warding spell is now activated>>

everybody get into position....MorningStar, get ready to dazzle the creature was soon as Guardian gives the word.

<< once again...with a gesture and a chime...the three women and man with them were now suitably cloaked and able to position themselves>>

<<whispering>>: its up to Shockwave now...


<< the fog drifted along....as the winds flow through the leaves of the trees all around...the forest looked so forbidding and dangerous under the moonlight>>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Nodding to Morgan, Alexis waved her hand as a swirl of white lights and orbs surrounded her body, until finally, Alexis was now Alycia. A perfect replica of her, down to the smallest detail. ::

"Alright, lets do this."

:: She said taking a deep breath in. And with that, Morgan had transported her to the cabin via stepping disk. Looking around the room was still and silent. Papers, furniture, objects, laying everyone showing sign of struggle. Stepping forward, her heals softly clicked on the beautiful oak hardwood flooring. Looking around, her expression showed fear. She needed to act like Alycia would otherwise this thing would see right through her. Gulping, she quickened her breathing making it sound as if she was terrified yet still in control. Her eyes were widder then normal, her body stiff, and hands clenched into fists. As she slowly, but carefully, made her way through the livingroom, she was even fearful of where this being was...she felt like she was in a teen horror movie where Mike Myers or Freddie Kruger would pop out somewhere ready to slash her to bits......but this was real. There really was a killer out there, and she was it's bait. ::

:: Quickly walking up to the large floor to ceiling glass doors that overlooked the lake, she quickly locked the doors, making herself look like Alycia was trying to keep the monster out. Quickly closing the vertical blinds, she was hoping she was as convincing as she thought she was being. Turning her back to the now shaded windows, she looked into the pitch black cabin. Only the smallest hint of light allowed her to see where the furniture was, but that was it. Placing her back against the window, she took a deep breath in. ::

"..Okay...."

[Bane]

Adrian looked mildly surprised. He had expected to fight with them because they were infamous for their iron will. But, if anything, their somewhat reconcilitory mood only highlighted their peril.

As Alison dictated their plan, he stayed silent. No, he hadn't been included, but it didn't bother him. He knew he was better at defense than offense, and he was content in simply accompanying them and intervening if necessary. Though, on that same vein, Adrian himself still had untapped resources to discover, despite his one year under the tutelage of a mysterious, omniscent man. It would definitely take him a while to understand the primordial force that had chosen to reside within him.

Flash!

Wooded area. The sun peered through the trees, and a light, fragrant breeze whispered and rustled amongst the leaves. Adrian and his tutor were running across the branches, defying gravity when they lept up into the air and cleared twenty feet in a gentle glide. "But what is it? It is a creature? Does it have feelings?"

His master suddenly swerved to the left, but with that same assured light step, Adrian adjusted himself accordingly. "It is something more, Adrian. You are it and it is you. A very close relationship, yet one that will have its difficulties. It is not human. You must think outside of earthly interpretations."

"Yes," Adrian replied, as they both jumped up high into the air and began running on leaves.

When the four were teleported to the forest, Adrian immediately felt his muscles relax. He had a strange affinity to the moon, and its glimmering presence comforted him. He looked on with a lazy calm, waiting for the monster to make its presence known and, in the process, seal its end.

"He approaches," Adrian whispered softly and suddenly, his green eyes focused on the bunker entrance. Although the situation was nerve-wrecking and the circumstances unseeming, Adrian felt at home in this world of wood, fog and shadow.

[The Shape]

::the fog rolls along..seeming to climb up along the walls around the outside of the cabin.....the breeze whistles as leaves on the earth outside and around the cabin begin to rustle....and wind chimes play a "not so soothing" melody in the air for "alycia" to hear. as she smartly tries to barricade and block off entrances , she notices that a large shift and lengthening of shadows pass through the cracks of the blinds...almost like a large "shape" was drifting past.::

::it SEEMED that he had gone right past the window that "Alycia's" back was facing...and the slow, heavy foot falls seemed to trail off. perhaps he'd moved on in his hunt::


CRASH!!

::MASSIVE, embattled hands smashed through the walls and the glass window......attempting to grab hold of Alycia and PULL HER THROUGH the glass window...he didnt have a total grasp on her YET but once he got it..he would brutalize "her" again if given the chance::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Suddenly what light was left in the room dissapeared as the large figure passed the windows. Alexis quickly stopped breathing....everything was silent. Until suddenly two "hands" came crashing in from the window, grabbing ahold of her. Alexis SCREAMED in terror as she dove forward escaping the shapes grasp. Scrambling back, Alexis' eyes widden as she saw how truly massive this thing was. It's red eyes glaring deep into hers. Shit...snap back into character.... ::

"HELP!!! SOMEONE HELP ME!!!"

:: She cried out as Alycia, further convincing the shape that this was it's true target. Scrabbling to stand up, Alexis quickly ran through the dark livingroom, trying to dodge the furniture as best she could, but unfortunatly, as she looked back to see if the shape was following her, her hip hit the side of a cherrywood end table, causing her to fall to the ground. Wincing in pain, her leg had a large gash on it. ::

"Shit!"

:: Scooting herself back, her hand came upon a fallen lamp. Grabbing it she hurled it at the shape. ::

"You fucking bastard!"

:: She yelled as she managed to get back onto her feet. Grabbing a wooden rocking chair that was aside of her, she managed to throw it into it's path as well, trying to keep as much distance between the two of them as possible. Darting for the door, she pressed the palm of her hand onto her gash, trying to releave the pain as she ran. Pushing the screen door open, she quickly ran outside. ::

[The Shape]

::Alycia was fast...and despite the fear she mustve felt...she didnt lock up like most victims::

::the super soldier SMASHED throughthe wall...standing tall as the night breeze and fog came through the gaping hole in the wall...he smashed into the house and began coming for Alycia. slow but steady....and focused on her as he glared down::

:: he hurled the couch aside even as Alycia tried to increase the space between them. but as he raised his fist...to pulp her, SHE responded with the defiance she was KNOWN for as she slammed the large lamp into his face...and then threw a wooden rocking chair...he stumbled back just a few steps..the flash of light from the lamp taking him by surprise for a moment. Alycia darts out the screen door and out into the open....::

:: he turned...despite his face being enshrouded in shadow...his eyes seemed to flash with irritation. He WOULD get Alycia...and he would BREAK HER. No one escaped the Super Soldier's wrath...he was the best at what he did....KILLING::

[Harbinger]

::Guardian , although cloaked, remained hidden behind a large tree....she kept a firm "EYE" on Alexis/"Alycia" as the terrifying "cat and mouse" game with the shape began::

everyone stay in position!! He's made contact with Alexis...and hes GUNNING for her. She has him convinced that SHE is ALYCIA...and she will be successfull in leading him here!!


::the sounds of commotion and screams could be heard in the distance...but Alison admonished everyone to stay put::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Running into the woods, she began to dodge branches and jump over fallen trunks. Trying to catch her breath, she stopped for a moment, looking behind her. The only thing that could be heard was Alexis' fast breathing. Gulping, she began to run again, finally reaching the large open area in which Morgan, Alison, Adrian, and Delilah were. Stopping in the middle of the large brush, she didn't see any of them, they were cloaked and in positions. She continued to act as Alycia would. ::

"HELP ME!"

:: Of course, this was a stupid move, screaming help in the middle of the woods, knowing the creature was near by, but of course, Alexis was trying to draw him near, not loose him. Backing up, she continued to hold her palm against her gash, looking around frantically. A look of utter fear on her face. ::

[The Shape]

::the fog billows a bit as "Alycia" now is in the open area of that forest..where the trees form a natural circumference and give an open view of the night time sky. the clouds drift past the moon...covering it slightly as the cold breeze whistles a bit::


::just as Alycia reaches the area....the Super Soldier is INSTANTLY upon her. tripping her and knocking her to the ground. he stands over her, blocking out most of the view above with his massive stature...breathing heavily as his massive chest rises and falls with each breath... he reeks of violence and evil. as he raises his MASSIVE arm high up and reveals a machete....the blade gleams with eagerness as the shape is about to bring it down and SLICE OFF "Alycia's" Head. the blade seems to make the air SCREAM as it comes crashing down toward "Alycia's" neck!::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Falling to the ground, Alexis' back was pressed against the cold dirt surface. Gasping, she saw how truly huge this shape figure was. But it wasn't his size that scared her, it was the weapon he withdrew. Her eyes widdened with fear as he lifted it high into the air, ready to strike. Screaming, Alexis was HOPING they would pull her out in time, so she didn't act....THe sound of the blade cutting through the air was all she could hear. ::

[MorningStar]

[ Morningstar stepped forward. Extending her arm, she held out her hand, palm out. She showed no fear: she dealt with the scum of the earth every day.

Suddenly, blinding flashes began pulsating, emanating from her hand and directing themselves between Alexis and the monster. Then, just as unexpectedly, a brilliant fireworks display of multicolored light illuminated the skies over its head. But this was not your average fourth of july light show - they came much more rapidly, and would be much more disorienting, especially coupled with the continuing flashes.

MorningStar then lifted her other hand and concentrated. Random sounds of explosions and pops were coming on all sides of the creature. She gritted her teeth, careful to keep control of her sound and light exhibition. ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder moved in>>

MorningStar's done it....she's STUNNED the monster!


<< running forward...she thrust her hand out....and with a crash of thunder, a stepping disc opens beneath "Alycia'...and in the blink of an eye..she's WHISKED away from the reach of the super soldier. the disc opens behind a large log, allowing Alexis time to return to her own form>>


<< Spellbinder lifts up into the air..and circles around the creature..gaining an aerial advantage>>

Hecate....this creature is MASSIVE...the POWER it must posses!

<< taking aim....a halo of energy forms around her out stretched palms...as and with a chiming sound... Spellbinder unleashes a MASSIVE eldritch bolt...slamming into the creature's back....the dark magick tears at his clothing and skin as it batters him from behind...>>

[The Shape]

:: the shape STOPPED in his tracks...entranced/bewildered the sudden fury of sparkling flashes and light....he twitched his head as he looked every which way around him...the strobbing, flashing, thundering lights began to disoriented him...he grunted with annoyance...as his began to stagger backward::


::he was KNOCKED forward by Spellbinder's blasts...his head snapping back from the forcefull impact of the eldritch bolts..his body shook violently...but still he did not fall::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Alexis suddenly dropped from sight and reappeared away from the beast. Exhaling with relief, she didn't have time to sit there and do nothing. Waving her hand, she instantly turned back into herself and ran forward toward Delilah. Thrusting her hand out at the shape, a massive bolt of lightning struck the ground next to him with a loud CRASH, sending a massive shockwave of earth straight into him. ::

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar bore down; she had an idea, and hoped she had the power to pull it off. Pushing both hands outward, she harnessed her light powers and suddenly, giant gruesome monsters surrounded the beast. Ten stories tall, snarling and snapping. She hoped that there was some fear still left in the shape. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Taking Delilah's que, Alexis lifted her other hand into the air sending bolts of lightning crashing around the beast until finally, it formed an electrical cage, large enough to hold the light monsters Delilah made and the shape. ::

"Adrian get out of there!!"

:: Alexis screamed, trying to yell over the loud thunderous roar of the attacks. The lightning was far enough apart for Adrian to slip through without getting hurt, but for the shape, it would have no way out. ::

[The Shape]

::The Shape struggles...as he is how HAMMERED from the front by Shockwave. he seems to be a helpless target, as the women attack him again and again....and as his body writhes, taking punishment that wouldve snapped a mere man in TWO already, MorningStar's massive holograms appear...savage monsters as tall if not TALLER than he ..snarling, snapping and lunging at him....the shape's traning and survivalist protocalls go into effect...as he seems to manifest a savage rage...::

:: he BUSTS LOOSE, BREAKING OUT of the attacks by Spellbinder and Shockwave and sends them BACK at both of them...knocking Spellbinder out of the air with the impact of her own eldritch bolts...and bowling Alexis off her feet with the riptide ground effect of her lightning bolt. as he lunges into the air and SLICES off one of theads of the holograms...he doesnt realize its NOT a real creature...as the head simply flickers and waves a bit::

:: he lands with a thunderous THUD...down on the ground...RIGHT IN FRONT OF MorningStar....breathing heavily..and looking down at her. he manifests TWO blades...about to slice her up from either side::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder remained aloft...SHOCKED as he withstood such PUNISHMENT beind dished out by herself, MorningStar and Shockwave....the creature lurched and staggered..but she feared he would SNAP into "combat" mode at anymoment...and THATS just what happened>>

NO! it CANNOT BE!!

<< she gasped as he bust loose from the onslaught and sent her own blasts BACK at her....it all happened so fast...she didnt have time to teleport..or manifest a shield..... she was SLAMMED ...like being hit by a MACK TRUCK....and thrown back through the air against a tree....hitting it with a thud before falling down to the ground....battered unconscious..laying face down >>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Flying back, Alexis hit the ground hard with a thud. ::

"OOOF"

:: Coughing, the wind was knocked out of her. Rolling to her side, she gasped for air, looking to Morgan to see if she was okay. She was in the same codition as Alexis was in. Groaning, she pushed herself up to her knees, looking back at the shape seeing it appear in front of Delilah. ::

"Oh shit..."

:: Lunging forward, Alexis tackled Delilah to the side, rolling away from the shape. Lifting her head, she looked over to him and then to Morgan. ::

"We can't take him! We need to get Sharon and Alycia and leave!"

[Bane]

As the creature came into sight, Adrian turned his head to regard it. A spectacular scene unfolded in front of him; the darkened forest was illuminated with the light of electricity, eldritch and other types of energy. But Adrian had an advantage that they did not: his powers were much more than skin deep. He advanced forward, his chillingly calm green eyes alit with determination. However, before he could react, the creature flew into a vigorous, lethal rage, and Adrian registered with surprise as Morgan and Alexis had their attacks reversed upon them, as if it was batting away mere flies. Seeing it advance upon Deliah, one thought ran into his mind, which had the instinctive urge to protect that his mentor had nurtured within him for a whole year: no.

In an instant, Adrian had teleported between the two. He flung his arm out, and in that moment, it was as if a spirit had posessed the creature, though in reality it was simply Adrian's ability to manipulate any type of spiritual energy. As his fingers spread out in front of him, the massive beast was levitated into the air via its existing spirit. A painful crunch was heard as its limbs continued to stretch, bending to the will of its spirit.

"The greater you resist, the greater the damage will be," he whispered softly, continuing to raise it ever higher (think Magneto from X2). Illuminated by the moonlight, with his eerie green gaze so calmly fixated on this monster, Adrian looked like Death himself. If anything, this almost sadistic display seemed reminiscent of the earlier Adrian, and there was no denying the power in those eyes.

[The Shape]

::Missing Delilah with both passes of the blades thanks to Alexis.. the super soldier advanced upon BOTH women without missing a beat...until he found himself pulled up and suspended in the air. he flailed a bit before looking down at the other worldly looking man who was behind this attack...he made hardly a sound as his body was rendered..and manipulated. a lesser man might have buckled or passed out from it...but not this creature.::

:: a few moments passed...and it SEEMED like Bane had him in check..but unfortunately that was not the case::


:: the Shape was DEVOID of humanity his soul LOST. he was changed..reprogrammed..reSHAPED to his core by technology and magick...he was without reason or feeling per se....he FLUNG his blade at Bane's head...the machete zoomed with DEADLY aim...as The Shape HIMSELF followed, LUNGING down at Bane intending to BURY the blade through Bane's forehead::

[Pam De Beaufort]

"Adrian!"

:: Alexis waved her hand quickly, glamouring the blade into a swarm of locuses right as the blade was about to impale the man. The locuses began to swarm around the shape, disorienting him, but mainly there as an annoyance. ::

"Adrian, move!!"

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar looked on in horror as the shape went berserk at the site of her holograms.

And now he was coming for HER! She felt something slam into her as she was forced to roll away from the creature's blows. Alexis. She had to admit to being half surprised that the meta human bothered. ]

"Thanks."

[ Seeing Alexis once more spring into action to save Adrian, as she called her warning to him, Delilah decided to assist her try and buy him some time.

Still on the ground she reached out with her powers, sending two light blasts from her hands directed at the monster's chest. It wouldn't stop him, but it might slow him for a second. ]

[Harbinger]

:: as the locusts and light blasts distracted and slowed his advance...a rushing sound was heard as a MASSIVE boulder flew from an intersecting path..SLAMMING into the shape and smashing him into a tree...::


::Guardian, kneeled down over Morgan...had gestured [ala' prue halliwell] and knocked the creature off its path toward the others::

you three fall back and regroup...ill do what i can!

:: she stood up and ran to meet the monster...he was ALREADY on his feet...and as he SWUNG mightly at Guardian...she immediately evaded his blow....again and again..using her precognition and the ability to alter her own temporal field::

you cant touch me. and whatever you attempt..i will know it before YOU do.

:: blinking from the spot she was in BEFORE he SMASHED the tree and caused it to fall, Guardian appeared behind him::

:: flinging her gloved hands forward [piper halliwell] Guardian TRUE FREEZES the super soldier....stopping his temporal field completely (or so she thinks) and freezing him to a molecular level...he is completely covered in a thick block of ice..::

::exhaling::

this creature is more powerfull than anyone of us could have guessed. he wont be held by this for long. we need to expunge him NOW and get Sharon and Alycia out of here!

:: returning to Morgan's side...::

i need a few moments to revive Morgan... are you three allright?


:: even as she said this...the block of ice began to crack and show signs of strain...THIS had NEVER happened before...clearly MysTech had been doing their homework when creating this creature to combat MAGICK as well.::

[MorningStar]

"As okay as can be expected."

[ She saw the block of ice starting to crack. If they were going to do something, it had to be now. ]

"Alexis, what if you, me, and Morgan focus all our power on that block at once. Could we shatter it and the creature with it?"

[Harbinger]

NO!!

Keep away from the creature!

we have to SPREAD OUT and not give him a chance to reach any of us again. the key is to attack him all at once as strongly as we can. your laser blasts, Shockwave's LIGHTNING bolts,. Spellbinder's stepping discs...

:: the ice block SHATTERS..and the creature FIGHTS through the temporal distortion::

:: holding Morgan close.....Guardian manifests a POWERFUL forcefield blocking the creature's DEADLY blows as he tries to pound and pummel the two women. the impact of his fists against the forcefield are so forcefull that the trees shake!::

Bane...use your power and HOLD HIM IN CHECK...give MorningStar and Shockwave a chance to attack!!

[Jill Monroe]

<< on the other side of the forcefield, spellbinder stirs....>>

uggh...what..HIT me?

<< she struggles to get her bearings...sitting up and looking at Alison first...then finally REMEMBERING where she was and what was going on>>

crap! he's STILL here??

<< healing her own wounds....she stays down with Alison...its TOO hard to withstand the force of his blows...it sounds like a truck smashing repeatedly into a house...as it fights the forcefield>>

is it possible he could BREAK the forcefield!?

<< knowing the answer should be NO...but this creature has thus far prooven every bit as powerful Alycia said he was. summoning a stepping disc. both Morgan and Alison are moved from that spot in a defensive position over to Alexis and Delilah>>

thank the goddess you two are okay.....the creature hasnt yet registered that we moved......Guardian says we have to hit him NOW.

so you two lead off, and ill use a disc to seperate the top half of his body from the lower half!

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar instantly reacted. Jumping to her feet, she ran, putting distance between her and Alexis, Alison, and Morgan. She leapt into the air, rolled, and landed in a protective crouch.

Taking a deep breath, she summoned all the energy she could from inside her, also pulling light energy from the air around her. In one motion she forced that power out through her hands, resulting in powerful laser blasts raining on the creature. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Running to the side, between Morningstar and Morgan, Alexis held her hands out as if she was holding a sphere of some sort. Suddenly an orb began to glow a briliant white until finally a massive bolt of lightning exploded out of Alexis' palms, striking the shape just as Morgningstar's laser blasts did. The bolt stayed constant; Alexis not faultering for a minute. They needed to bring him down. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< as Morningstar and Shockwave unleashed a furious assault, Morgan stepped forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with them....as she extends her hand....a pentagram of POWER forms around "the shape"....the silver mystic flames began LASHING at him ...pummeling him from inside but TRAPPING him there as well he cant escape...>>

[Bane]

This minor setback did not phase Adrian, who let his hand fall back at his side. Though he had shields at his disposal, these shields were not impervious to any solid material. Instead, as the blade bore down unto him, Adrian phased through it. Still in a state of transparency, he concentrated on the small amount of spirit that was still left and, with heavy effort, grabbed a hold of the creature and kept him immobile as the women continued on their brutal multi-pronged assault.

[The Shape]

:: the shape was battered again....burned and sliced by the lasers, irradiated by the lightning as he began to seize and shake VIOLENTLY....but still his body does not explode ..nor does he fall. the MYSTIC flames tear at him...consuming his flesh...destroying his costume to reveal a specatular..yet asexual physique....a sign of just how detrimental the experimentation on this creature who was ONCE a human had been.

::a plaintive grunt is heard...as he puts his hands to his head....Bane holds him in check once more....as the asssault continues....it appears that the team finally got the break they needed::

[Jill Monroe]

<<As Morgan pointed...a flash of light and crash of thunder heralds the opening of a stepping disc. horizontal, it encompasses the waistline of the super soldier....>>


Guardian!!! are you ready!??

[Harbinger]

:: moving in from the opposite end, Guardian nodded to morgan::


No quater asked for!!

Spellbinder: AND NONE GIVEN!!


::simultaneously...as his body is RAVAGED by MorningStar and Shockwave, Morgan closes her fist and the stepping disc CLOSES...seperating the TOP half of his body from the lower half.....while Guardian thrusts her hands forward [piper halliwell] and with all the power she can muster...BLASTS his upper body in mid air...BLOWING HIM UP from within and without.... the explosion is bright and furious...combined with the symphony of power from the others....its quite a finish, to a terrifying battle::

::the lower half of his body..falls to the ground, blood and other curious chemicals ooze from it..as it twitches and jerks ...finally...there is SILENCE...an eerie silence as the winds whistle in the air...leaving the tired women and man standing their....some body parts falling from the air...but nothing seems to pose a threat now::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: The lightning bolt retreated back into the white orb that was within Alexis' hands, and soon, she allowed the orb to fade away. Dropping her hands to her side, now THAT was a killer kill. There was no way to come back from the brutal attack set forth from the members of the six. It goes to show how well they did work together as a team. Stepping forward, her heals dug into the moist ground, as she made her way a bit closer to the shape; but of course, keeping a fair distance from it just incase. ::

"Tell me there aren't more of those things running around..."

:: She asked even though deep inside she already knew the answer. What the hell was with MysTech? Jesus, they were like the modern day Frankenstine movie--building these ridiculously crazy beings just because they wanted power and to keep the power they had. Shaking her head, Alexis let out a heavy sigh as she brushed a few brunette strands of hair away from her face that had fallen from her ponytail. Keeping a close eye to the twitching body (well..lower half), Alexis glanced to the side toward Morgan and Alison. ::

"We should get Sharon and Alycia and get the hell out of here before that thing decides to regenerate or something.."

[Jessica Hamby]

Zach watched Haleigh through the glass wall. He almost didnt want to interrupt her. The room she was in was soundproof, but he could see it in every swing. She rarely killed anymore, and tried to keep from going on missions out in the field to better ignore the urge. She oversaw more and was less hands on... and as a result, she had more pent up anger than ever. It was a harmless enough way to vent her fury.... a way to expend her energy and emotion so that she didnt think of killing everytime someone pissed her off. He let her go on a few more minutes, until she finally missed the small blue ball, and she lowered her racket and turned around to look at him. She'd known he was watching her.... and she stopped to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear and make eye contact with her. He let himself into the racktball room. The air was suddenly filled with sound. the loud, echoing sound of their footsteps and the small bouncing ball.

Zach:"Hey." He immediately winced and quieted. the room was completely bare, with special white walls, wooden floors, and 75 foot ceilings. It amplified sound and echoed obnoxiously. When he spoke again his voice was low, and he wrapped his arms around Haleigh with a smile. "It's 1700. I wasn't going to disturb you.... but I know you'd want time to get ready. Tonight being such a big night. Hey--" He said, seeing the look in her eyes, the slight worry. "Everything will go fine." She smiled, nodding, taking a deep breath, leaning in for a kiss. It lengthened, and they almost christened the racketball room right then and there.... but she pulled away, finally registering his first statement.

"Is it really that late?"

They went to the shower together instead. After getting dressed, her in a beautiful sweeping Oscar De La Renta gown, him in a sophisticated and stylish three piece suit, they got into the black Sikorsky chopper with the Trident emblem that had just landed on the private helipad 100 ft from the Gazebo in her new backyard. Her East Hamptons neighbors saw them get in the helicopter and leave. They envied her flashy boat and flashy house and flashy transportation. The nosier ones had seen her cars too, as she'd moved them into the garage. They could all see she was young and beautiful, and her boyfriend too. The more curious ones would search the net for that Trident symbol... and they'd finally know her name. To their dismay, all they'd ever know about Haleigh Davidoff was the name she took up for her public persona.

Later that evening, the Manhattan Center Studio's Hammerstein Ballroom (http://www.mcstudios.com/upload/4-fullballroom.jpg) was bustling. The room was set up for a banquet for a thousand guests, and many high profile guests were there. Angelina Jolie and her soon-to-be husband, Brad Pitt, were there, causing a frenzy for a few moments as they arrived, and so were many hollywood faces that were frequently identified with other charities. Haleigh asked everyone to be seated, standing at the podium with Zach off to her side, the spotlight illuminating them both. A few minutes later and silence fell over the room. Haleigh smiled and leaned forward to the microphone. Her eyes watered slightly... it was the most emotion she'd shown in a long time, and it was being televised.

"Wow... I don't know what to say... I felt angry and helpless, wanting to change the world. I felt alone. With all my money, all my resources... I felt as though even I couldn't make THAT BIG a difference. But I see you all sitting out there... and I see hope. Thank you all for coming.... you help restore my faith in humanity. I see too much bad to know anything else in the world. At Least Tonight... there is some peace and charity in the city. A news reporter asked me earlier what I'd do if I lost everything to this cause. What if this company went under, and I lost millions of dollars? Well... I can honestly tell you all... if the Meridian Trident went belly up, and I had to cut my losses... and millions of my own money was lost... if I had only managed to help ONE PERSON... it would ALL be worth it.--"

The crowd erupted in applause. It was a heartfelt speech, and Haleigh was truly near tears. She could be seen mouthing thank you once more, but it could not be heard over the roar of clapping. She looked out over the crowd. As strange as it was, she wished she could share this with the Six. Cameron and Alexis especially... She'd sent last minute invites to them all... and tried not to expect too much that they'd come... She was surprised Cameron hadnt... but Alexis had been a hermit since their last caper.... She wasn't at all shocked Alison and Morgan hadn't shown... but strangely, she missed them. She missed their cristicism. Alison could always be counted on to tell Haleigh just exactly what her faults were. Morgan helped Haleigh excercise patience and anger management. She'd sent one to Adrian too... but expected nothing of him. He'd been kind of... out there... since the return from Wyndemyre. But for all that... despite the fact that she somehow LIKED the Six... and it took absence to make her see that... she wouldn't go back. Wouldn't allow herself to do so. For all that.... her pride kept her promise. No more Six. She watched over them for their safety... but didnt contact them. And even though she would've liked at least Cameron to be here... she knew contacting him directly would only lead her back to a path she couldn't fathom walking once more. It was too dangerous for all of them. They'd kill each other. Little did she know they'd be thrown together again. She wouldn't be able to resist the call of a certain mission... one that coincedently, the Six were on too. It was only a matter of time.

[Jill Monroe]

<< it seemed the immediate threat had been dealt with. the super soldier had been rendered inert. Spellbinder retrieved Sharon Kelly and Alycia Barnett from the underground bunker refuge, while Guardian used her own magicks to once again conceal its whereabouts and repair Sharon's cabin completely , removing all evidence of any encounter between themselves and the shape.>>

<< after everyone was accounted for, the group was teleported by Spellbinder back to Illustra inc...in the cover of night. Alycia and Sharon were set up temporarily in Foxfire's old residence on the 104th floor....a warding spell placed on the door to the penthouse to bar any intrusion or attempt on their lives while Morgan, Delilah, Alison, Alexis and Adrian were now back in Morgan's penthouse apartment on the TOP floor of Illustra....left to discuss what had happened, the threat they seemed to be facing and what their next move should be>>

<< clearly this wasnt like the last few capers...this wasnt ONE primary villain..this was something that revealed more treachery and corruption the further it was delved into and THIS indicated how clearly they needed to PULL TOGETHER to use their individual talents and strengths to get to the root of the problem. lives were at stake...especially if you happened to be a mutant or a meta human>>