Stormy Seas

[Harbinger]

:: Guardian was in her luxury suite....having already showered, changed and refreshed herself...she was now wearing a form fitting, low cut black tank top and some black "hot pants" shorts. another provocative and figure flattering ensembled that flew in the face of the Seer's cold exterior. She sat in the center of her master bedroom...meditating as the mystical sounds of Madonna's "Shanti Ashtangi" began to play over the sound system.::

::it was now night time and the storm clouds gathered around the ocean but there was another type of storm brewing ON the ship itself...unknown to the group at large...several of the members had been exposed to a chemical agent while in the caves beneath the Cell...this was one of the newest forms of weaponry by MysTech...a chemical agent that affects it's targets on a subconscious level as it wears away the "restraint" exercised by conscious thought. causing those effect to display reckless, erratic, agressive behavior towards others. indeed..this night would become very interesting...and of everyone in the group...the two that would seemingly be LEAST susceptible would be Haleigh and Alison...given Haleigh's hybrid techno organic nature and Alison's powers which neutralized pheromones and other chemical agents....but even THEY would be put to the test tonight.::

::Alison concentrates...reaching out through time ..all possible time threads no matter how remote. she searches for even the SLIMEST possibility of the group avoiding the tragedy that awaits them..the loss of one of their closest allies AND the sacrifice of a member of the core team...but she finds none...and the seige perilous, now hovers in front of her face..and begins to shimmer. a soft bell tolls and Alison opens her cobalt blue eyes...to behold the shimmering ruby red face of the cosmic gem::

Curses!

::she snaps with contempt...but she is interrupted as the gem has grown larger....and begans to reveal images of Alison....facets of her? or variances of the woman..."what might have been" or "what may yet be".

Mistress of a mystic temple in a far away land; Ruthless yet courageous, globe trotting adventurer; seemingly human and efficient Head of Operations for Illustra inc; mysterious, headline grabbing socialite with no hint of "super heroine" about her; and finally....old, lonely, woman in a gothic tower inside a magickal forest...

images of ME...variances across time threads...some are part of me now..others are lives i may have dreamed about...

::as she watches each variance of herself...one by one...they begin to meet the most violent ENDS.

being burned at the stake by rabid, angry villagers while her temple is pirated; jumping from the top floor of Illustra to commit suicide after she is fired when the company is bought out; murdered by a horrendous creature during one of her transcontinental adventures; exposed for being a witch by a reporter and gunned down by fearfull humans; and finally dying alone with a broken heart in her gothic tower of solitude

::Alison is horrified and gasps...covering her mouth::

NO! it cant end like this....I...wont accpet ANY of it!

::she attempts to swat the gem away...but the images in the gem coalesce...and form a single entity...a demonic, decaying Alison Marble that flows forth from the gem in a ghostly form....laughing softly as it lunges forward to ATTACK the real Alison!::

GET BACK!!

:: Just as Alison kicks back and scrambles to her feet..she begins to fight "herself"...which appears to be the personification of her ultimate destiny....DEATH. She lashes out with her temporal powers as well as her TK powers but they have no effect. she screams as the power on the sub deck that she is on flickers and it appears that her spectre over takes her...her luxury cabin goes completely dark...and all falls silent.

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan primped in front of a large vanity. looking sexy as HELL as she applied the finishing touches to her stunning eye make up. her hair was down, and styled accordingly..with a little bit of crimping to give it body and edge. she stood up, wearing a white baby Tee and across the chest in blue/white diamonds was spelled "Packaged in LIMBO" with a blue denim mini skirt accented by white , low slung double belt. her long, bare, flawless legs were supported by blue denim finished, silver heeled stillettos and Morgan's face was wintery with elegance and sparkling glossed lips.>>

kiss my ASS!

<< she said with evil glee, licking her lips and winking. it wasnt hard to guess who THAT was directed towards and Morgan, looking she was getting ready to knock em dead at a club clearly must have had something up her sleeve this stormy evening out at sea>>

<< she stepped out of her luxury suite and her cold aura washed over the guards who couldnt help but notice the provocatively dressed, leggy sorceress. she ignored them as she prowled through the halls, a low rumble of thunder rolling in the air as the boat moved along out on the atlantic ocean.>>

<< finally making her way to the main deck out in the open..the whistling winds kissed her face and body as her hair blew back slightly. she took a moment to enjoy the cool , windy air and noted the darkness around them. it had been awhile since she had been on a yacht . she appeared to be the only above deck and good thing too..for she was in a very unusual sort of mood right now. the wicked grin on her face..which sometimes switched to a glare of disdain showed it.>>

<< soon she found her way to what was the entertainment lounge...it was empty..the lights low for there was only a handfull of people on board and hardly a need for the "club" scene...or WAS there?>>

<< looking around as thunder clapped and reverberated in the air...Morgan slowly lifted her hands and with a sweeping gesture...a chime sounds off followed by a flash of light...and suddenly the ENTIRE lounge's dance floor comes to life>>

<< the DJ, looking sexy as he is bare chested is pumping on a powerfull sound system. driving ,house and techno music. Morgan is dancing wildly in the center of the dance floor as the disco ball glitters and sparkles and laser lights blast and strobe. the floor itself lights up alternately...as the most BEAUTIFUL and SEXY men and women dance, gyrate, break dance all around Morgan....the sudden influx of sound, movement and activity will NOT go unoticed by Haleigh and the others who will no doubt be surprised and totally puzzled by this event as it unfolds.>>


<< Morgan dances, spins, poses...while her conjured "friends" dance just as wildly with reckles abandon. beautiful bodies that gyrate to the bass and melody...break dancers, models, and ultra glam. its like a scene out of the "Ray of light" video!>>

[Foxfire]

Lingering around the spacious yacht after confronting Haleigh, Blaze explored further lower down on the ship. She was actually searching for Alison to consort the Seer, a question only Guardian would know. Pulse pounding music from a floor above vibrated the floor boards as Blaze perked a brow in question. Who on earth would blast such ruckus? Usually Blaze did but her curiosity peeling into her core. Searching for the room, Blaze walked up a small stairwell that wrapped around in a semi - circle. As she ascended the music's bass and beat fluctuated. Even Blaze had a slight bounce in her strut to the music's rhythm.

Locating the entertainment room, Blaze's green eyes sparkled with mischief with a smirk at the sight of Morgan breaking it down. The fiery mutant was tempted to dance the night away but instead she studied Morgan's flawless moves. Her eyes shifted to the ladies on the dance floor. A devilish smirk running along her lips, who could resist that? Blaze's head bobbed to the beat until finally she pushed her hand out as a small fireball greeted down to Morgan's feet without harming her. Blaze's pyrotechnics would mold with the bold glamor that Morgan manipulated on the yacht. She called Morgan out playfully.

"Stop bitch, now sit your ass down!"

It was an inside joke between Morgan and Blaze. Strolling over to Morgan as she dipped her body down to the floor and back. "Not bad for an old hag." She playfully bumped into Morg's hip with a wink. Morgan would be able to feel Blaze's presence and thus identify this as her sister and not Jasmine. Raising her arms in the air she spun around before sliding up to one of the female dancers. Breaking out the easier two step with a laugh. This was how she remembered it back in the days of clubbing with the Six.

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh lets her hair down, stepping into the glass shower, letting the hot water run down her body, melting all the tension away. She heard someone call her name, as she was shampooing her hair, but took her time, running her fingers through her blond locks, slicking them back. the NERVE of that girl... to follow me in here... what if I was sitting on my bed with a shotgun in my lap?? well.... the brave little TRITE can wait. Haleigh washed the dirt and blood from her body, taking the time to masage her neck, shoulders, and lower back with her fingertips. Showering after a caper was always so relaxing that she ended up taking much longer than usual.

Haleigh emerged from a steamy bathroom with a white towel wrapped around her, drying her hair gently with another towel. She gazed at Blaze but listened with a little more composure than she'd previously exhibited. She allowed Blaze to rant a little, as she pulled her wet hair up into a slightly messy ponytail, drying the back of her neck and shaking her head.

"No... a person's memories shape them... you don't want to go tampering with something like that... its... not right. Don't WORRY about her... she is well trained in bugging the SHIT out of a person... but I think we are having effect on her... I hope its sooner rather than later, because even MY patience will run thin... I have a feeling she will then be facing a crossroads... and she will either ADAPT... or SHE WILL DIE." Haleigh offered no quip as Blaze left, laughing softly instead as she finished drying off and dressed in a soft green cami top and comfortable looking pastel pink silk sleepwear pants with sketches of the disney character 'bambi' in green all over. It was a fun, cute kind of sexy that was both understated and strangely uncharcteristic of the stern, commanding Haleigh.

Haleigh crossed the Owner's suite, dropping her wet towels into a hamper as she left, heading down the corridor for the galley... she was starved, and it occured to her that everyone else might be too. She tapped into the PA system and announced her intentions in a mock professional voice. "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking... As you are all undoubtedly famished, tonight's onboard meal will be a Greco-Roman chicken salad with French loaf. I would offer soup but apparently a storm is picking up and I'd rather not be wiping broth from my ceiling later. Dinner will be served in fifteen minutes, let's all convene in the saloon for a group conference."

It was now that Haleigh was approaching the Galley, and as the boat rocked, she could see across it-- The saloon was dark and deserted, and Haleigh guessed that everyone was still aft of the commons [which is just beyond the saloon, from Haleigh's standpoint], in their quarters. Haleigh shrugs as the lights in the galley come on automatically, and she bends to look into the fridge for the chicken and salad ingredients. She is dicing the chicken and seasoning it with greek herbs and spices, preparing it to be sauteed, as she mentally commands two other knifes preparing lettuce and tomato, when Morgan comes back down below deck and begins making herself more comfortable in the commons. Haleigh greets her absentmindedly, without looking up, now focused on cooking the chicken and making a third knife dice a couple orange bell peppers with astonishing speed.

When the activity in the commons reaches Cirque Du Soleil magnificance, Haleigh finally looks up, peering down the subdeck stare at the goings on, as the sound becomes deafening. She leaves the galley, wiping her hands on a hand towel, walking through the saloon to stand, utterly surprised, in the threshold to the commons. She licks her lips, and relaxes her expression, trying not to appear as thrown for a loop as she felt, mentally hacking into the soundsystem control deck and turning the music down to a more believable decibel.

"Hmm... have you two broken into my liquor cabinet?" A male dancer begins to dance right up to Haleigh. She looks him over and turns back to Morgan. "Did you create these people? What, holograms? Lifelike." Haleigh pulls a walther P22 handgun on the man who'd taken to rubbing against her suggestively, practically pinning her against the doorjamb. He pulls away, going back over to dance with Morgan. "Oh look, Realistic too. :rolleyes: Now I hate to rain on your little party here... but Alycia and Sharon are trying to rest... and this music is a little disruptive. Dinner will be ready shortly... how about you two save the clubbing for XS and come help me set the table? Let's see... with Sharon and Alycia sleeping... that's what, nine people eating? No wait... Jasmine is resting also, that's eight. Blaze, do you eat now?"

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan's ears picked up immediately on the all too familiar sound of Blaze's voice..but Morgan was so HEADY with fun right now that she assumed that "Blaze" was apart of the conjuring spell she had used to create this whole scene. She was so....beside herself....she allowed herself to believe that Blaze was truly talking to her....and she laughed at her younger sister's playfull remarks and "bumped" her back.>>

<< but after a bit of more fun mischief...the sound system seemed to adjust itself, and Morgan looked around as Haleigh was in the threshold of the saloon. Morgan stopped dancing and exhaled with annoyance as she gestured and with a sweeping "harp" sound, and a crashing flashof light, the commotion was over just as suddenly as it began and the saloon was back to normal>>

<< Haleigh cought a good look at Morgan's rather unusual outfit as the Sorceress looked upon the captain of the ship>>

oh bother. i was just having a bit of fun Haleigh....<< her change in demeanor was obvious by the countenance in her face and her body language as she folded her arms...and huffed and then looked over to see Blaze was STILL THERE>>

wait a minute.....what are you still doing here?? the spell is OVER!


<< by now, the others will have either been roused by Haleigh's announcement or the sudden commotion that flooded the ship with sound, bass, light and activity that was over nearly as soon as it began. Guardian was "missing" for the moment and there was no telling how MorningStar, Shockwave , Prophet, Jasmine or even Zach was going to behave. ..
<< she looked at her sister...whom she honestly hadnt realized had appeared aboard the ship

[Harbinger]

She isnt a conjuration Morgan. She's real enough.

::Alison's cold voice was heard across the way, sitting at the bar in a plunging V neck Gucci black leather vest with silver accents revealing ample, BRALESS cleavage...and a black leather skirt. her toned , long legs crossed over at the knee, she was wearing Jimmy Choo stillettos::

::sipping a rather weird looking concoction in a large goblet...the drink appeared to be "blue/black" in color and almost glowing. Alison wore a matching Gucci leather wrist cuff with a silver buckle on her wrist as she downed the drink and tossed the glass across the room into a wall. it was unlikely that anyone had been aware of what happened to her with the seige perilous a while earlier....so HER behavior would seem just as erratic as Morgan's::

speaking of Siblings...where is that brother of mine? prowling the cabins looking for a piece no doubt.

:: she stood up and strutted over to where Morgan was standing::

Haleigh, werent you AWARE of the STORM we are apparently sailing into?

::Alison sounded less concerned and more like she was foreshadowing an evening of strange events. she certainly looked like a dark valkyrie in her cutting edge outfit. in her own way she was certainly a match for Morgan when it came to body flaunting.::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah wa slowly awakened by something off...the base from Morgan's impromptu party roused her. She grouchily arose, and putting on a pair of jeans and white t shirt that she found in her room, she went in search of the source.

Following the noise, she entered the room where Morgan had called an impromptu dance party. Seeing this, she went a bit postal. ]

"Are you all insane?! Have you forgotten why we are here? Don't you give a crap about Alycia and Sharon, and in effect, ourselves?"

[ Delilah sat down on the ground, the regrets of her human life backing up on her, unable to suppress her feelings any more. ]

"If this is how it's going to be, you can all just set me back on the mainland right now. I'm not going to be anyone's patsy right now..."

[Foxfire]

** Between the infectious beat the DJ spun and dancing the night away with her sister, Blaze felt joy - an emotion she had not felt in months after her death. For those few precious seconds the mutant pretended she was "real" and not just a wandering spirit. However with Haleigh's interruption, Blaze's green eyes saddened but she would nod to her friend. **

"Your right Haleigh, your sense of judgment is always accurate. I'm sorry, I came to investigate the noises up here and found Morgan."

** She pondered the idea of nutrition for herself, would she? She shook her head with a light smile. "I don't require food, but thank you for the invitation." Foxy knew her sibling would be awakening soon, how would the erratic mutant feel then? Blaze would monitor her no doubt but with Morgan's question she answered her immediately. **

"I came to kick Jasmine's arrogant ass. I was watching her involvement with the Six and this time I did not coddle her. She's resting after our little bitch fight, I induced a fever. I actually seek Alison's advice on this matter."

** She turned to see Delilah appear and reprimand them all. Blaze shook her head at her friend before walking over to Del. Placing a warm hand on her shoulder, she locked eyes with the blonde. **

"Del, I may not be on this team anymore due to unfortunate circumstances but what I can say is this team NEEDS you. I remember when you first arrived in London after Morgan left. You were like a second sister to me and your tactical expertise were flawless but your heart was more amazing. You watched out for me and I'll never forget that. This whole team is uncertain with emotions right now. I'm sorry for taking the opportunity to live - you are right like Haleigh, this team has two individuals who need rest and relaxation."

** Blaze's eyes swept over to Alison's outfit as they went wide with surprise. A small smile running along her lips. "Wow Alison - I'm beginning to think you've got Morg beat here on the fashion front." She playfully giggled until turning back to Delilah. **

"I know at times your position on this team seems not your usual by the book routine. But not to be all sappy here you all are a family besides a team. Without you here Del, the team would be missing some of that heart."

** Blaze felt the tiny hairs on her arms stand up as she looked to the door of the entertainment room. "Jasmine..." She whispered. Upon that very instant the door opened to reveal Jasmine standing there looking from the members in the room. Jasmine looked exhausted and slightly weak but she was quiet. Blaze locked eyes with her twin fiercely. It was like Blaze was having a stand - off with her twin. Jasmine slipped back out the door quietly. Blaze turned to the team after her sister's departure. **

"I've made arrangements with Jasmine. I found her Achilles heal. Some of you may know this and some of you may not. Jasmine is a mother to a beautiful little girl named Elizabeth. Its her most prized possession after the murder of her fiance. Michael - Jasmine's fiance was murdered by a group of ruthless anti - mutant hate groups. Jasmine keeps her daughter a secret to all except for Alexis and Haleigh. Now you all know and this is why she keeps everyone at bay with her harsh behavior. I've made it quite clear to her that if she screws up one more thing her daughter will be taken from her. I don't exactly enjoy threatening her but I know she'll listen. But Morgan....seems like your an Aunt."

** Blaze smirked knowing the title would probably stun her sister. Turning to the others she moved to sit down in a cozy arm chair. "So, how about those Giants?"

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Sashaying out onto the main deck meeting with the other members of the Six, Morgan's impromptu party awoke Alexis from her slumber. Dressed in a sexy tattered black mini dress (http://www.ctheron.com/gallery/albums/Photoshoots/2005/Flaunt%20Photoshoot/Flaunt_027.jpg), Alexis' curled bob was perfectly teased to match her funky attire. With dark, alluring eye makeup to accent her sapphire orbs, the blonde's black stiletto heals clicked rhythmically as she continued to stride forward toward the others. ::

"God Delilah...you really are as dull as a black light. Would you shut UP with your holier than thou crap, and try live on the edge a little...before I push you off the edge of this boat."

:: Rolling her eyes away from the woman, Alexis ran her tongue along her the corner of her lips, letting out a low laugh. Alexis felt strangely liberated once awaking from her sleep....it was wonderful. She wanted to dance, party, drink. Just have a good time. Stop worrying about the consequences of her actions and just DO IT. She felt like she did a year ago...it was wonderful. ::

:: Strooling behind the small bar that overlooked the main floor, Alexis grabbed herself a glass and a bottle of scotch. Pouring the cold liquid into the glass, Alexis lowered her brows at the sight of Blaze. Do people ever stay dead in this group? I mean seriously...this was just getting out of hand. Placing the bottle of liquor aside, the blonde lifted her finger up and pointed it in the direction of Blaze. ::

"Okay...aren't you still dead? Not that I’m complaining if you aren't....I’m just wondering where I can snag a few extra lives for the future."

:: Letting out a small laugh, Alexis picked up her glass of scotch and absentmindedly began to wave it in the air in front of her, as she parted her lips. ::

"Because God knows we need it in this group."

[Foxfire]

** Unfortunately Blaze was not amused by Alexis' catty comment regarding Delilah and immediately came to the woman's defense. Narrowing her own sage green eyes as she laughed at the blonde. Motioning with her hand to Alexis' provocative outfit. **

"Alexis - I see you've decided to crawl out of that black void you call a bed. I'll call Rob Zombie and let him know your trying out for one of his video's. However..."

** The mutant strolled up to Alexis purposely looking her up and down with a grin. Plucking the glass out of her hands she waved an index finger at her. "Now, let's not be a lush tonight princess." Leaning against the counter, Blaze noticed Morgan, Alison, and now Shockwave's alternative outfits. All of them dark and glamorous almost evil. **

"What's going on here? You three..."

** She motioned to Morgan, Alexis, and Alison with a deep frown. Almost a look of worry in her eyes. "Your not yourselves... I didn't see it before." She was half in thought before snapping out of it, focusing in on Alexis. **

"By the way Alexis, you have NO right to judge Delilah in anyway. Being by the book is who she is and she doesn't have to be 'on the edge' not everyone fancies to be you fucking everything on two legs and drinking the cum down like a cosmo!" Snapped Blaze fiercely, she was protective of Delilah. The mutant knew Del would fire a comeback to Alexis but she made her comments as well. **

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Rounding the bar, Alexis narrowed her eyes as she smirked with ammusement at Blaze's cold comments toward her. Plucking the glass right back, Alexis downed the scotch in one taking and raised both brows as she placed the glass down on the bar top. ::

"Says the dead bitch."

:: Giving Blaze a taunting smile, Alexis strolled away from the bar making her way to Alison and Morgan. Extending both hands out to her side, Alexis spun around in mid stride, now walking backwards. Keeping her eyes glued to Blaze, Alexis let out a low laugh. ::

"Just because Morgan, Alison, and I happen to enjoy life, doesn't mean you or Miss Muffet have to rain on our parade."

:: Flicking her hand in the direction of Delilah at the mention of her, Alexis rolled her head around on her neck as she turned back around finally meeting up with both Delilah and Morgan. Blaze had a point, all three woman looked like something from a sadistic music video. All dressed provocative and extremely sexy. Parting her lips with her tongue, Alexis snapped her fingers, now shifting her eyes to the DJ. Suddenly "Beep" by The Pussycat Dolls began to blast out of the speakers. Running her tongue along her teeth, Alexis swept her eyes back to Blaze and lifted a single brow as a wicked smirk danced along her lips. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan scoffs at Haleigh and Blaze as she opens a compact>>

YOU"RE NOT REAL! you're just a residual effect of my magicks!

my life is ALWAYS put on hold. ALWAYS interrupted.

<< primping in her designer compact...she blows a kiss at herself>>


I'm a SUPER MODEL! and if i want attention..if i want GLAMOR....then IM GOING TO HAVE IT!

<< she bellowed at them in a fit of diva tantrum as she flung up her hands and with a chime followed by a crashing blast of light....she was surrounded by "paparazzi" as flashbulbs went off and "fans" were calling out Morgan's name. Morgan, for her part ate up the scene as she struck a pose and flashed and flossed. her outfit changing , flowing like mercury with every peroquette and turn she did as she smiled wickedly for the cameras>>


<< it was clear that something was wrong...and things were only getting worse as Morgan became less and less concerned about the others; Delilah and Alison were locking horns in a long anticipated catfight>>

[Jessica Hamby]

"As a matter of Fact, Alison, I AM aware of the storm... its just as well... we're going to put ourselves in the center of it... we needn't worry about the ship.... the Beowulf can withstand forces that would CAPSIZE the USS Lexington. The storm will offer us even more cover."

Haleigh's eyes narrowed, beginning to flit from person to person... and she began to wonder if she was the only sane person on this deck... Alison's outfit was outrageous, and Haleigh couldnt remember the last time she'd seen the woman drink, and Morgan was acting as though she'd reverted back to her highschool years... Delilah was tripping out, over emotional and overreacting to the situation, Blaze seemed stable, but only just so, as seconds later her and DRINKING Alexis began to get into it. Haleigh lowers the volume once more after Alexis tries blasting it again, and Haleigh speaks firmly, now a little annoyed, as stainless steel dishware and cutlery fly wildly across the bar from the galley to the dining quarters, followed by large bowls of mixed salad, smaller bowls of sauteed chicken, and several types of salad dressing. Her voice sounds much akin to a mother scolding her children for horseplay.

"ALRIGHT... CUT IT OUT, ALL OF YOU. If I have to turn that music off ONE more time, I'm going to FRY the whole system. Morgan VICTORIA, GET RID of these retarded cameramen. Sharon and Alycia are trying to rest. Everyone take a seat at the table and quit your bickering... has anyone seen Dr. Victoria?"

In the back of her mind, Haleigh could no longer ignore the nagging feeling that something paranormal was going on here... she had at first thought everyone was just restless... but something else seemed to be fueling everyone's over zealous behaviour.

[Foxfire]

** Even Blaze had to smirk back, she never could stay annoyed at the blonde for long. Shaking her head with a chuckle, she waved the energy manipulator's comment away. Her eyes following Shock until she stood beside Morgan and Alison. Crossing her arms over her chest, Blaze titled her head to the side. **

"Hales, you intend on dressing up for Halloween too? I myself picture you in an Underworld theme myself."

** She joked only to straighten up in her demeanor. "Well, I'm guessing you three plan on enjoying a night of sinful decadence and desire?" Slumping down on a lounge chair she crossed one leg over the other studying the three vixens in front of her. The mutant found it impossible to take her eyes off Alexis, something about her was intoxicating and alluring. She continued to stare at the blonde before nibbling on her bottom lip. She had to admit, Alexis was sizzling tonight! It really blew to be dead right now! Looking away, Blaze folded her hands in her lap as Morgan pouted and threw a temper tantrum. Peering over to Haleigh and Delilah, Blaze stood up this time. Several feet of space separated Haleigh, Blaze, and Delilah from Morgan, Alexis, and Alison. **

"I'm real Morgan, and enough!"

** Motioning with her hands thunder rumbled loudly as a blast of fire churned and burned all of the reporters and photographers. Blaze's eyes flashing a pitch black from rage, "I understand your needy tonight but the three of you are getting out of control here! You have a mission and instead your acting like three spoiled brats! Morgan - of all people you should not give into temptation." Blaze's fiery temper was growing and her body molding and transforming with black feathered wings sprouting from her back. Stretching out as the mutant's skin darkened to an unearthly crimson with black spots scattering along her skin. It would seem Blaze was far from an angel but a dark angel due to the circumstances of her death. Spiked wrist gauntlets appeared tightly along her wrists with her height upgrading to 6'1. That jet black hair falling forward to mask those midnight irises, it seemed Blaze had her own secret. **

"Delilah, Haleigh stand ground! I have a feeling its going to be a long night with these three."

** All while this was going on but where was Doctor Victoria, Cameron, and Jasmine? Did they notice any of the commotion or were they completely oblivious? Only time would tell. **

[Pam De Beaufort]

"Mmmm..."

:: Smiling with pleasure as she caught the very obvious stares of Blaze, Alexis lifted her chin slightly as peered through half opened eyes to the woman. With a smile dancing along her lips, Alexis tilted her head to the side as she rolled her eyes over toward Haleigh. Well weren't these three just a bunch of peas in a really tightly wound pod. With a simple raise of her brow, Alexis shrugged off Haleigh's words and glanced back to Blaze. ::

"It's so obvious..."

:: Taking a step forward, Alexis' hips swayed to the side as she made her way closer to Blaze, with long strides. ::

"That you've always wanted me."

:: Keeping her mouth parted, whatever was effecting Alexis was feeding off her old provocative ways. When she would seduce men like it was nothing. Her sex pot fashion and her smooth comments. It was something she had distanced herself from since joining The Six, but it was always apart of her...hell, she did have five ex husbands after all. ::

"I see the way you look at me...undressing me with your eyes. Wishing you could have your way with me."

:: Running her tongue along her teeth, Alexis' hands swayed at her sides as a result of her slow sashays. Finally reaching Blaze, Alexis lifted her hand to Blaze's thigh, slowly running her fingers to her hips. Meeting the mutant's sage orbs, she inched her body forward so her lips were only mere inches from Blaze's ear. As her hot breath danced along the brunette's ear lobe, Alexis smirked. ::

"Too bad I’m not into woman...."

:: Whispering slowly and softly, Alexis moved her weight away from Blaze, but kept her face close. Again giving her a taunting smile, Alexis wrinkled her nose as she grinned and turned away from the mutant, walking away. ::

"You might want to try Delilah....I always pegged her as a lesbian."

:: Giving Delilah a wicked glare, Alexis smirked with satisfaction, walking back toward Alison and Morgan. ::

[Foxfire]

Sure, taunt the lesbian here. Thought Blaze whose eyes sparkled with lust and desire for Alexis. The fiery mutant couldn't seem to deny these feelings for Shockwave. They had developed awhile ago when she worked closely with the Metahuman. A low sigh was released from her glossy lips. Her eyes dropping to admire that sinful body Alexis kept in shape while that perfume creeping up on her senses. Her whole world dulled and froze with Alexis approaching her. Their eyes locked with Blaze holding her ground, she felt that weakness grow and that desire intensify.

Sucking in a quick breath at that hand running up her thigh. Biting harder on her lip she was able to hold back a moan. Alexis was winning this battle and it showed in those black irises. Blaze yearned for the blonde for years and now it was fully revealed only to humiliate her. Sucked into the seduction and power that Alexis held over her, she allowed the blonde to tease her. Even that hand would run along her waist which was starting to ignite a burning sensation throughout her body. A low growl emerging from her as she fiercely grabbed the blonde's top savagely.

"Congratulations Alexis you found a sensitive button and pushed it. I never denied how I felt about you nor did I try to hide it. As much as I desired you, I knew you were straight. You were that forbidden fruit but I couldn't get you out of my head! I still can't..."

Bowing her head in defeat, Blaze clenched a fist tightly. What was the hardest part about Alexis? She was Blaze's type in everyway but she was straight. Ouch. She struggled to snap out of it but Blaze was Alexis' puppet. Her emotions intertwining now, a mixture of desire with anger. Causing Blaze to tremble with emotion as she shut her eyes tightly. Even Haleigh would see her dear friend trying to handle this situation accordingly. But that was like finding out the guy of your dreams was gay. And for Alexis to bring such a painful wound to the service and to the team was difficult for Blaze. Opening her eyes she avoided eye contact with Alexis now, trying to ignore her seduction and teases. All she had to do was ignore Alexis. So she touched her thigh or waist. Brushing it off, Blaze turned her back to Shockwave this time, trying to tune her out.

[Harbinger]

:: Alison smirked as Haleigh answered. Looking sharply over at Blaze, the Seer wasnt quite sure HOW to take their dearly departed team mate now. Partly because Alison wasnt herself. But unfortunately for Haleigh, the situation wouldn't be so easily controlled as all the objects that she had mentally hurled around the room were STOPPED in mid air before they could crash or hit walls.::

:: Alison exhaled as she casually folded her arms::

Haleigh dont you know how dangerous it is to let sharp objects fling around the room?


:: As Alexis stood near Alison and Morgan, the seer looked around around as things began to grow increasingly more chaotic. the only thing that was missing was Prophet.::

:: opening her hand, another goblet filled with a mysterious unknown beverage appeared in Alison's hand....she winked at Alexis, who definately was acting more and more outrageous::

there's no need to "stand ground" dear Blaze...WE are not the enemy. we're all friends here....:: looking at Delilah and Alexis who were on the verge of killing each other:: well MOST of us anyway.

:: she giggled rather mockingly::

perhaps this STORM is a symptom of something deeper? who knows.....who CARES. one way or another, death and destruction will be waiting for us at the end of our journey time and again....so we may as well enjoy the moment whilel we can!!

::Alison used her telekinesis to ENABLE the sound systems again...they came warbling back on as music blared and other objects seemed to "dance" to the beat. Alison was being more of an enabler in GENERAL this evening...the OPPOSITE Of the way she usually was, which was to keep things moving in the right direction.::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan was a tad bit startled by Haleigh, who seemed to be scolding her and the others...and then her "conjured" camera men and reporters were BURNED UP by her own sister....she stomped her heel as she put her hands on her hips and snorted with agitation>>

UGH! YOU are undoutedly the biggest party pooper I ever MET!

<< walking past her as she flipped her blonde, double highlighted locks in Haleigh's face, Morgan sat down on a bar stool near Alison who was "calmly" addressing Haleigh, while Alexis taunted Blaze and repeatedly insulted Delilah.>>

<< the music came back on...and Morgan immediately burst forward from her seat and was dancing around and AGAIN she "conjures" scantily clad men and women who dance around with her as she leads them around the saloon. Morgan wants to be the CENTER of attention if the team is too busy with their own squabbles...then she'll make her OWN audience.>>

<< her mother, Dr. Victoria would soon be drawn into the fray....but for the moment, it was clear that the storm OUTSIDE was an accidental metaphor for the turmoil ON and INSIDE the luxury yacht this evening>>

[Foxfire]

"Death tends to take the fun out of living.." She said coldly with a look of distaste for Morgan. What had gotten into Morgan, Alison, and Alexis? Blaze's mind worked overtime trying to find the culprit of this radical affair. Even Alison was speaking like a mad woman. Blinking her long lashes, Blaze massaged her temples. This would be fine if the team weren't on a mission.

"She's right you know Blazey - your a bore."

** Drawing those eyes onto Jasmine who stood against one of the muscular male dancers with a devilish grin. "Cheer up sis, that frown creates wrinkles." She winked at Blaze. Jasmine spun around to purposely gyrate on the man. It was utterly disgusting to Blaze who stepped forward as Jasmine waved a hand creating a thick sheet of ice barrier between herself and her twin. "Back off Blaze, you know what your problem is? You need a good lay by a man and not by a woman. Look at you, your so uptight and drooling over Alexis." Blaze waved her sister's catty comment away.

Walking up to Haleigh and Delilah, Blaze glanced at the two of them. "Haleigh, can you scan this ship for any irregularities? Something's not adding up here..." "Hey Blaze!" Jasmine danced up to Alexis seductively leaning in her ear whispering into it, "she wants you? Let's make her really desire you." Jasmine ran her hands down Alexis' waist as she slowly danced up on the blonde. "What?" Snarled Blaze who spun around only to see her twin and Alexis dancing provocatively. Blaze knew Jasmine was straight as was Alexis but the look of it froze the mutant again. It was like watching herself dancing with Alexis. "Your starting to piss me off now!" Jasmine grinned with her hand dropping down to Alexis' thigh while staring at her twin. "I bet you wish you were me huh Blazey?" She cackled with a smirk.

Blaze's jealousy exploded as she flamed behind Jasmine and yanked her by the throat. Those fingers squeezing the life out of her twin with Jasmine gleaming with delight. Reaching up the icy mutant slipped free with a laugh. "That was priceless. Your pathetic Blaze....its no wonder you were killed." Blaze's fury was growing the more she was taunted, teased, and now tormented.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Moving her body to the music, Alexis hardly paid any attention to Jasmine as she joined the little party. Biting her bottom lip, Alexis stopped in mid motion and stiffened with disgust. Raising both brows, she watched as Jasmine began to dance on her attempting to make Blaze jealous. ::

"Oh, oh, ew. Okay you need to stop rubbing your body on me. I really don't want to contract something..."

:: Shuttering, Alexis pushed away from Jasmine just as Blaze appeared in flames to her twin sister. Both getting into a heated argument about why Blaze died, how she pined for Alexis, yada yada yada. None of it even struck Alexis as interesting. Frankly, she was wondering where Cameron's fine self was at. Hmm...she'd even take Zach for that matter. Rolling her eyes away from both Blaze and Jasmine, Alexis began to once again dance to the music as the beat picked up to Freakaleak by Petey Pablo. Dancing up against one of Morgan's male dancers, Alexis grinned to him as she rolled her body matching his motions. ::

[Foxfire]

** Blaze stopped to see Alexis dancing with a male dancer as hurt reflected in those deep hunter eyes. Looking down she felt defeat and the registeration of Alexis being heterosexual. The feeling burned her deep down especially with how Alexis displayed her body like that. Shoving Jasmine away, Blaze stormed off from the entertainment room. **

** Jasmine smirked only to move to the bar area creating herself a drink as she was a bartender in her past life. "Run Blaze." She whispered under her breath shaking up a cosmo. **

** Leaving the room, Blaze walked into the hallway to punch the wall roughly. Why was this happening? Why couldn't Alexis like her? She slumped down the wall with a broken heart. Awww, poor Blaze. Life could be a cruel bitch. Leaning her head back, Blaze laughed at how pathetic she really was. Between her twin and Alexis, both were close to pushing her over the edge. Exactly why was she here? Running a hand through those brunette locks, Blaze originally died for Alexis. She gave the Metahuman her energy to save her life leaving her weak for Morgan to slay her. Blaze more than desired Alexis, she loved her. But the more she thought it the more it hurt. **

** She put her head in her hands thankful no one was around. Usually Blaze would struggle for a fight but when it came to her heart this was vulnerable and thus a weak spot. **

** Standing back up, Blaze returned to the entertainment room only to venture over to the bar. Yes - alcohol would blur her feelings. Mixing up a long island iced tea, Blaze chugged it down quickly. Without a care in the world she allowed to give in. Why should she care anymore? She had nothing left. Preparing to make another she shoved Jasmine down on the floor with a laugh, "and stay down you cockroach!" She spat with a laugh. Stomping on her twin's back behind the bar as she prepared herself for another drink. "Morg! You want a lemon drop? I make a mean one..." She said while lighting a few candles around the bar top. It seemed even Blaze had given in. **

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah had now stood again, watching the interaction between Blaze and Alexis through narrowed eyes and gritted teeth, trying to contain the pure annoyance and rage that was growing inside of her. She watched Blaze leave the room, and knew what she was feeling. And at that moment she hated Alexis more than ever before, because she knew that Blaze would rather die than show weakness, and that the pain she was feeling right then was tearing her insides apart. Messing with someone's head that way was just plain cruel. And it was about time Alexis paid.

She looked over at Alexis, dancing as if nothing had happened. And she snapped.

She marched over to Alexis and grabbing her by the arm pulled her away from her boy toy. ]

"YOU BITCH!"

[ She slapped Alexis hard across the face, eyes burning with anger. ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan, who saw Jasmine come into the saloon, gritted her teeth with contempt. she loathed jasmine. and she wasnt about to have her interrupting HER show.>>

how DARE you come here! no one invited YOU!

<< Morgan pointed and ignited her "body transformation spell" as a sparkling beam of magick charged toward Jasmine and struck her, swirling around her before turning her into medieval toilet>>

THERE!

<< brushing her hands together as she stuck her nose up haughtily>>

that's MUCH better!

<< she saw her sister Blaze>>

so you really ARE "real"?

<< Morgan leaned forward and narrowed her eyes ...she appeared to be inspecting her sister visually. Morgan was definately acting more impulsively>>

<< things were getting crazier by the moment, with wild party music. sexy, half naked dancers, dancing inanimate objects, cat fighting team members, and the like>>

[Foxfire]

Overhearing the shouting Blaze glanced up behind the bar to spot Delilah march over to Alexis and slap her. Her jaw had probably dropped in surprise but she watched the interaction not attempting to break this up. Alexis had it coming especially with her behavior with Blaze and her comments to Delilah. She was thankful Del came to her defense but there was no way of masking the hurt in those sage green eyes.

Jasmine gasped as she was transformed into a medieval toilet that managed a smile from Blaze. Shaking up her Long Island iced tea she poured herself a glass. Chugging more of this content down with it burning her throat and working its way into her blood stream. Her focus moved to Morgan who addressed her as she slapped her hand on the bar roughly.

"Damn it Morgan! Its me, wake up here. Your not yourself.."

Blaze walked around from the bar to stand behind Delilah. She wasn't interfering but she looking out for Del. "She's not worth it Del - she's trying to push you over the edge. Its what she wants.... Alexis is not herself nor is Alison and Morgan. Leave them..." She said gently to Morningstar with her hand gently touching her friend's arm.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Feeling herself behind pulled away from the man she was dancing with, Alexis' eyes narrowed at the sight of Delilah. Struggling to get her arm free, before she knew it Delilah had sent a hard, swift slap right into Alexis' cheek. Her head flying to the side from the impact of the hit, Alexis' blonde locks shielded the red mark that was forming on her cheek. With her mouth parted in shock, she lifted her hand up to her cheek and turned her head forward, glaring at Delilah. ::

"Ohhh you've had this coming for a LONG TIME.."

:: Talking through her clenched teeth, Alexis lunged forward, tackling Delilah straight to the ground. There was no way in hell she was going to walk away from a smack like that, especially from Delilah of all people. With herself straddled on top of Del, Alexis sent the woman a hard punch to the cheek; her large diamond ring slicing the woman's skin. ::

"You insufferable SLUT!"

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah's head snapped to the side with the force of the impact of Alexis' punch. Blood began trickling down her cheek. But luckily for her, Alexis had had to release her grip on Delilah in order to punch her, and she took that opportunity. Delilah reached up with her left arm and finding Alexis' hair, pulled hard straight down, banging her head on the floor. ]

"Alcoholic tramp!"

[ As she spoke, using a move borrowed from her martial arts training, she twisted her right wrist out of Alexis' grasp and rolled her body. Now she was on top of Alexis - with her hand to her throat. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Closing her eyes tightly in pain as her head smashed into the floor, Alexis grunted feeling herself roll from on top of Delilah to the floor. Now pinned to the ground, Alexis gritted her teeth as she reached up with both hands, grabbing chunks of Delilah's hair and yanking the woman's head roughly forward. Delilah's graps around her throat seemed to intensify as Alexis gasped in for air. ::

:: Keeping her grasp tightly on Delilah's hair, Alexis moved her hands to the blonde's eyes and pushed her nails deep into her eye sockets, immediately feeling Delilah's grip on her throat loosen. Quickly rolling her weight, Alexis was once again on top of Delilah as both woman seemed to make their way across the dance floor in a most wicked of cat fights. Punching her again, Alexis' fist made contact with Delilah's jaw. ::

"You're DYING tonight!"

[MorningStar]

"You...first!"

[ Delilah kneed Alexis in the stomach, then brought both legs up to her chest and kicked the mutant off of her. Jumping to her feet, a hand went to her face, wiping blood off of her cheek. She held her hands out in a challenging gesture. ]

"Come on princess, bring it on."

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh narrows her eyes at Alison, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Yes, I KNOW that... I was TRYING to set the table... so we can EAT.. I see that's a ridiculous notion... because no one here seems to be very hungry... and I've just lost my appetite."

Haleigh recoils as Morgan flips her hair into Haleigh's face, frowning. Morgan's behavior was more and more unlike her, and Haleigh was beginning to sense she was fighting a losing battle, as an all out brawl between Alexis and Delilah broke out. alison turned the music BACK up, and Haleigh felt a surge of anger. were they TRYING to piss her off? Haleigh turns her sharp gaze back on Alison as the sound system begins to crackle and distort... and then BLOWS, creating a deafening spectacle that includes sparks and smoke and is followed by complete silence. No one makes a sound... or maybe its just that everyone is temporarily deaf. By the time the smoke pours out of a small round window and the room clears, Haleigh is no longer there, and there is now NO ONE standing in between the group's erratic behavior and complete chaos... but Haleigh hasn't yet given up... she just realized that it would be impossible to subdue the whole lot of them by herself... and that maybe if she could reign in Morgan, things would quiet enough to reason with Alison or Alexis... and in light of that hope, she'd gone down to subdeck B to look for Karen. It was now shifting to defense... strictly damage control.

[Shadow Weaver]

:: by now, the doctor had MORE than been disturbed from her sleep. what she initially thought was just a crazy dream due to the exhaustion from the first phase of therapy on Sharon and Alycia was in fact REAL.::

:: She gathered herself together and was once again in her flying suit, which also served as a costume in battle and was making her way out of the luxury cabin. noting that the guards had not abandoned their post outside of her patient's door. Karen began to make her way down the hallway. the music stopped...there was shouting and glasses smashing...the music seemed to start AGAIN and was then stopped. more shouting and then the sounds of a BRAWL erupted as the music started AGAIN before there was MASSIVE feedback that caused Karen to cover her ears and flinch. the shattering of glass and electrical equipment made her wonder if there was some sort of fight or ATTACK going on::

:: she quickend her pace a bit as the cape of her feminine, mysterious flying suit flowed behind her as she found the stairs leading up to the main deck. the stormy ocean winds greeted her face and began to make her cape flow even more::

good heavens...this WEATHER!

::thunder crashed in the skies above as the yacht held steady amongst the waves and winds.::

:: Karen then spotted Haleigh, who was headed her way....::

Haleigh...what in the goddess' name is going on around here! did you KNOW that we were heading into an ocean storm!? and what is all the commotion i've been hearing? is there some kind of attack happening on the ship?

:: Karen spoke with a clear, direct tone as her sapphire blue eyes looked directly into Haleigh's eyes. The doctor wanted answers...and it was clear that this storm had surprised her ...but she would be even more surprised when Haleigh informed her of what was going on in the Saloon::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan's eyes widened with shock at the site of Delilah slapping the hell out of Alexis. it was one of the few times that Delilah had EVER been like this...and she, like the rest of them were being effected by a chemical agent they'd been exposed to back at the Cell. as the brawl between Alexis and Delilah errupted and Alison and Haleigh struggled over control of the sound system. Morgan folded her arms and rolled her eyes>>

this is TOTALLY PATHETIC!

<< she shoved one of the "conjured" peopled out of her way as the poor man went sprawling across the floor and smashing into the medieval toilet that was in fact Jasmine. the conjured man disappears and the toilet reverts BACK to Jasmine>>

<< Morgan stands up from her stool, clearly she is agitated but before she can bellow another rant, the sound system is shorted out by Haleigh with a massive feed back that causes even HER to flinch. sparks and smoke flood the area and the storm outside continues to crash and rage. as Morgan shakes her head and regains her bearings....she glares at Jasmine. as she raises her hands which are surrounded by halos of dark magick. she begins to flood the room with enchantments as a rushing, whirling chime is heard. more of the "conjured" people begin to vanish as the objects being controlled by Alison begin flying around the room as SHE is also ready to attack Jasmine.>>

<< the violence continues..>>

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh felt a flood of relief as she met Karen on the main deck. Wind whipped round them both, and sea water sprayed up over the deck about twenty feet away, as the clouds above them rolled with vehemence and the thunder tolled loudly. She led Karen into the cover of the pilot house as rain began to fall around them, and gave Zach directions to drop anchor here and prepare for the storm.

"Doctor, this weather is the LEAST of our worries.... the ship will be fine.... but there's something else WRONG here... Morgan... she's behaving so strangely... and she's taking the rest of the Six with her! Alison's no help, she's instigating, Alexis has gone schitzo and they're pulling Blaze and Delilah into a violent spiral with them... i've checked their health monitoring chips... something... unexplainable has happened to Alison... her vitals are stable but completely unnatural... and Morgan and Alexis'.... theirs are just HAYWIRE. Entirely volatile. Their internal balances have been upset by some kind of foreign chemical i've never seen before. Blaze and I seem to be the only ones unaffected... but the whole group is so overwhelming that Blaze gave up resisting them... I'm guessing we were all exposed to some sort of chemical treatment while we were in the dungeons of The Cell... i suspect i'm not affected the same way they are because im... well... the T.O. virus. I need your HELP... we have to stop them all before they kill each other!"

[Foxfire]

** With her eyes studying both Alexis and Delilah, Blaze felt the intensity roar between the two blondes. Stepping back a step and off to the side, Blaze's empathy intensified when Delilah shockingly lashed out. "Damnnnnnnn..." Was all Blaze said with the impact of a punch connected to Alexis. She yearned to break it up but this was needed and honestly Alexis deserved her alcoholic ass handed to her. "Kick her ass for me too Del!" She spun around to lock eyes with Morgan. Motioning to her sister she tried to snap Morgan out of it. **

"Morgan - its me BLAZE! I'm not some carbon copy or one of your illusions. I'm REAL."

** Around this time the sound system crackled causing an irritating sound when a massive explosion rocked the entertainment room. Blaze yelled in pain as she dropped to one knee - her senses more keen than anyone and thus it was most painful. Both hands covered her ears with her sage green eyes tightly shut. A cough or two was heard from the fiery mutant from her lungs choking on the smoke. "What the hell!" She screamed accidentally due to temporarily being deaf. Removing her hands that fell to her sides, she saw the bitch fight brawl of Alexis and Delilah continuing. Looking around for Haleigh, the blonde had vanished. Great! **

** A few dancers separated as Jasmine was reversed back to human form. A look of anger washed on her facial expression. "You unholy supreme BITCH!" Yelled Jasmine who roughly shoved one of the dancers away and into a table that broke it in half. Blaze's eyes went wide seeing the direction her twin was leaning toward. "Oh - no, this really isn't good." Blaze side stepped a couple of dancers to stop Jasmine only to be punched in the stomach. "Stay out of it Blaze!" She snarled as her boots clicked loudly on the floor, her path directly towards Morgan. Scooping up an empty beer bottle she smashed it against a table only to keep the hand which was broken off **

"What's the matter Morgy, can't handle me one on one? You need your magick?" She strolled closely with her eyes an eerie yellow tint. Blaze on the other hand was gasping for air, helpless against the broken brawls around her. All she could do was watch until she gathered her bearings.

"Come here cupcake!"

** Jasmine motioned for Morgan to come her way. An open path of destruction cleared for the two half sisters. Kicking off a dancer as the more of them backed away. In a blur of movements Jasmine was able to teleport beside Morgan and viciously cut Morgan's cheek with the broken glass. Her arm moving out to strike Morgan in the face, not aware of the blonde's enchantments. **

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Rising to her feet, Alexis saw Delilah take a defensive stance. Rolling her eyes, Alexis gestured her hand out toward Delilah letting out a low laugh. ::

"You've got to be kidding me! You couldn't intimidate a newborn!"

:: Stepping forward, Alexis swung her her fist, back handing Delilah across the face. Within the same motion, the meta human slammed her other fist in a full out punch in the same spot. This fight between Delilah and Alexis had been a year in the making.....and with the chemical inbalance they were both suffering from, it was going to be one hell of a brawl. ::

[MorningStar]

"That's funny - I bet with a face like that you scare small children all the time."

[ After taking Alexis' last punch Delilah grabbed her fist an twisted her arm back down to her side, coupling that with a strong left power punch. ]

"Let's see how you like it."

[ Twisting Alexis' arm now behind her back, Delilah shoved her to the ground and began kicking her with the pointed toe of her boot. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Gritting her teeth as Delilah grabbed her fist, Alexis grunted out in frustration. Before she knew it, Alexis received another punch and was soon twisted around and on the floor, getting blunt kicks to her stomach. Coughing out, the meta human rolled onto her back and caught Delilah's foot before she was able to sent another blow to her body. Pushing back Alexis sent a massive electrical charge throughout Delilah's body, sending her flying airborne, backwards. ::

"Oh you like it rough, cupcake?!"

:: The lightning from the storm ahead began to intensify and spread throughout the sky as bolts crashed into the water around the boat. The boat rocked slightly from the shockwave of the hits, but Haleigh was correct, her little ship was sturdy. ::

"I'll fillet your pretty little neck!"

:: Growling out through clenched teeth, Alexis lifted her hands above her head as simultaneously, bolts of lightning crashed into her cupped hands. Throwing her hands forward, a massive electrical shockwave went hurling at Delilah, shorting out the lights, sound system, and any other mechanical equipment within range. ::

[Foxfire]

** It was pandemonium between the members of the Six. Gasping for air, Blaze's green eyes went wide at the brutal battle between Delilah and Alexis. They were not intending to stop until one of them was killed. Regaining her composure, Blaze stood up to see Jasmine confronted Morgan. **

"NO!!"

** And where the hell was Haleigh? Locking onto Haleigh's unique signature life force, she was able to teleport beside herself and Doctor Victoria. Blaze's eyes sparkling but they revealed worry. Putting her head in her hands, she shook her head. **

"Haleigh, Doctor Victoria something is terribly wrong in the entertainment room. Alexis and Delilah are tearing the other apart and Jasmine is lashing out with Morgan. I need your help! I can't seem to talk sense into them. And even Alison is ready to harm my twin.... which is not Alison's routine she prefers usually a battle of wits."

** In a matter of minutes the team was turning on the other and Blaze was powerless through this deadly catastrophe. "Alexis tried to provoke me - but instead Delilah fell victim, after confronting Alexis. As much as I'm irritated with Jasmine, I cannot allow Morgan to harm her. However but I would rather settle this verbally than more brutality. Any ideas?" She asked.

[MorningStar]

[ The force of Shockwave's attack sent Delilah flying. She landed hard on the floor with a thud. Gritting her teeth through the pain, she grunted. ]

"That's cheating..."

[ She got up just as Alexis sent another shockwave in her direction. She quickly held out her hand palm out, absorbing the sounds from the room and creating a forcefield large enough to shield her body. Alexis' electricity crackled and sparked as it hit. ]

"Let's see how you like it."

[ Delilah "threw" the absorbed energy back at Alexis, projecting a blast intended to stun... ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Feeling a weird sensation in her ears as Delilah absorbed the sound around them, Alexis narrowed her eyes seeing the mutant shield herself from her energy attack. Gripping her hands into fists, Alexis lifted her forearm up in front of her body as an energy barrier of her own appeared in front of her. As Delilah sent Alexis' attack back at her, the energy slammed into the barrier sending Alexis flying back. Although much less of a blow if she hadn't had a sheild up, it was still, nevertheless a hard hit. ::

"Bitch..."

:: Grumbling as she pushed herself up off the floor, Alexis began to walk forward closing in the space between Delilah and herself. Waving her arm around her head as if she had a lasso, suddenly an energy whip formed out of no where, wrapping around Delilah's body. Yanking back, she pulled Delilah to her, slamming her forearm into the bridge of the mutant's nose. ::

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh, flanked by Dr. Victoria and Zach, stood over a control switchboard as they all watched a monitor she had just turned on. Blaze comes up from the ladder leading from the pilothouse to the galley, and Haleigh shakes her head, unable to stand idle any longer. Delilah and Alexis are getting more and more vicious and Haleigh knew neither would stop until the other was dead... interference, at this point, was MORE than warranted. Morgan was about to rip into Jasmine as well... something had to be done.

"That's it. This insanity has to stop... Doctor, I can put them all to sleep.... unless you've got a more formulated plan... knockout gas is a last resort, I'd rather not use it unless we absolutely have to.... Is there something you can do?"

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan GASPED with shock and pain as she felt her face being slashed.....>>

<< her blonde locks shielded her cheek as she had turned her head so violently....and when she turned back to face jasmine..her face was now completely enshrouded in shadow, and her eyes glowing white>>

I dont need my magick to deal with a toad like YOU!


<< Just as Morgan moved forward.....ALISON SMASHED a wooden chair into Jasmine's back..the cracking/forcefull sound was sickening>>

Alison: WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA'AM....that miss is as good as a MILE!

<< Morgan and Alison both laughed as they began to close in on Jasmine. Morgan GRABBED Jasmine's hand...the hand that contained the broken bottle...and she used her own strength to FORCE Jasmine's hand to close around the bottle and shatter it WITHIN her hand...the glas would slice up her palm and become embedded in her flesh>>

Morgan: you see, nobody likes you, and now that we are out here at sea, I can MURDER YOU and toss you into the abyss of the ocean where you BELONG.....but first, let me give you a lesson in PAIN!

<< Morgan continued to crush Jasmine's hand...now crushing the bones in that hand...as she gripped it like a vise.>>

Alison: dont hurt the rest of her body..i want to puree' her with my telekinesis!

<<Alison's INSANE grin looked more like that of The Joker's. gleaming white teeth and glowing, sparkling cobalt blue eyes but her face had such a dark contenance about it. between Alexis vs. Delilah and now Morgan and Alison vs. Jasmine....things were getting critical. but just as CARNAGE was about to break out among the women, a terrifying blast of lightning split the dark skies above the raging ocean around the yacht...as the waves POUNDED the yacht, and winds howled like screaming banshees....a WATER SPOUT had formed outside ahead of the boat....the wild weather seemed to be escalating along with the violence on the same.>>

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah's head snapped back with the force of Alexis's blow. She brought her head back down level, and looking Alexis straight in the eye, spit in her face. ]

"Trash."

[ Delilah - though usually preferring to use her hands to channel her abilities - was able to summon a flash of light, temporarily blinding Alexis and disrupting her lasso. She took this opportunity to cold cock Alexis in the face. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

"You disgusting whore!"

:: Wiping Delilah's spit from her face, Alexis was completely disgusted and outraged. As Delilah hit her in the face, Alexis head went whipping to the side from sheer impact of the hit. Quickly turning back to face Delilah, Alexis took ahold of the blondes shoulders and pulled her forward, slamming her knee into Delilah's gut. ::

[Foxfire]

** Jasmine's eyes locked coldly with Morgan. This battle would be brutal and vicious especially with the new arrival of Alison. Her adrenaline soaring to new levels as Alison smashed a chair across her back. A painful cry of pain escaped Jasmine who stumbled forward into Morgan's lane. The Sorceress easily grabbed the mutant's hand tightly as she cringed in pain. Clenching her jaw she tried to struggle her arm free but it was useless. The glass shattered in her hand as the fragments of glass cut and tore into her skin. Blood trickling down her hand. The pain itself was overwhelming to Jasmine who was beginning to crumble as she fell on one knee with her hand tightly crushed in Morgan's hands. **

** Tears fell down that pale face with several bones cracking and smashing together. That inner rage boiling with her heartbeat rising to new levels as she turned to lock onto Morgan. With her free hand she turned to plow it maliciously in Morgan's abdomen to free herself. The hit itself had targeted her intestines and around her bladder. Her captured hand began to glow a sparkling shade of blue as sharp icicles protruded from the crushed hand. Even Morgan could feel the temperature in the woman drop fiercely as she turned to look at Alison. **

"You'll be sorry you interfered!"

** Tapping into Alison's blood line she purposely dropped the Seer's blood temperature to freeze her blood. Manipulating the water in the Seer's body to freeze her body from the inside out. It was a furious trial of pain and agony and the rapid succession of it supplied no time for Guardian to prepare. Alison's movements would probably be also much duller with the lack of blood transporting to her heart and other major organs. Jasmine hissed with contempt before eyeing Morgan. **

"You fuck with me, I'll just fuck you harder!"

** Feeling the motion of her hand freeing she snuck it out while holding it painfully with a stagger. Turning around so she could watch both Alison and Morgan together. Her hand on the other hand resembled something of a pancake with blood staining the icy skin. It was Jasmine's turn to gleam with satisfaction awaiting for her prey to drop - set to murder them. **


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** Meanwhile back with Doctor Victoria and Haleigh, Blaze spun around. Sliding those emerald eyes back onto Haleigh, "I hope you know what your doing." She said, moving to the monitor screens that held camera views of the battling women. "Haleigh - I must deal with her before she attempts to harm Morgan and Alison."

** "Wait.... can you manipulate Jasmine's brainwave Haleigh? I mean, I don't know how sophisticated your powers are now. Try to use an image of her daughter, Elizabeth. It should melt that cold heart long enough to sub due her." Blaze was busy hovering around the video monitors with a look of dread. "We must hurry...."

[Shadow Weaver]

I know the very thing!


:: Karent swept her cape around herself...as the black shadow swirld around her and she disappeared. she swirled into view in the Saloon...in the midst of the battle.::

:: a golden , sparkling orb formed in front of her chest as she gestured around it.....a sparkling mist began to flow from it and forward...expanding and swirling ...growing until it encompassed then entire room in a swirling vortex....an odd sound as heard as the the group found themselves enveloped in the mysterious, slowing churning vortex. one by one they were HALTED in their movements....imobilized ::

that will be quite enough of THAT!

:: in a display of special dislike for Jasmine....a flash of golden light enveloped her and SHE was further bound and immobilized by tight mystic bindings. the rest of the group was now "bewtiched", and completely unable to move, their bodies and minds were hushed and lulled into a "stand by state"::

:: when the sounds of violence faded..only the raging storm could be heard. the mist cleared and the lights were now back to their normal hue....as all the women were completely still...standing straight and lined up next to one another.::

:: Haleigh, Zach and Blaze could now returne. and this was a reminded that Karen was far from a slouch when it came to manipulation of magicks""

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Before Alexis could continue her attacks on Delilah, her body stiffened and she imeidately let go of Morningstar. As her mind went blank and her movement stopped, she stood motionless--along with the others--in Karen's complete control. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan and Alison were getting ready to lash out at Jasmine at the same time...when she suddenly saw the image of her mother....lightning flashes...strobes almost>>

MOM!?

<< Karen doesnt reply as she uses her own magick to subdue everyone in the room. not hurting them, but simply putting them in a lull, alleviating the pressure and stress of the increasingly out of control display they were locked in.....>>

mommy.....

<< Morgan soon found herself in an almost dream like state..as she too was now held in Karen's thrall>>

<< all was calm, at least on the ship. while the storm outside ran its course. Haleigh could now help Karen begin an in depth chemical analysis scane of the women and try to find out what happened to them>>

[Foxfire]

** A cruel smile crossed Jasmine's lips at the sight of Alison, who would be suffering from her attack. She had managed to drown out the intense throbbing pain of her broken hand with shards of glass still protruding out of the wound. Luckily she was able to freeze her own blood line to keep herself from bleeding to death - more so a safety precaution **

** In the corner of her eye she spotted Doctor Victoria appear. A malicious look growing on her dark features. Oh how perfect! She would use Morgan's distraction to strike her mother. Yes, Jasmine was that sick and demented. Her own hands slowed as she attempted to lash out. Her eyes narrowing in dislike for the witch, who saw the golden orb whirling in mid air. Swirls of magick circled around the icy mutant who was immobilized in the blink of an eye. Trying to struggle with the constraints fiercely until a tranquil feeling washed over her. Those haunting blue eyes fading to their natural hunter green tint. Staring off at the Doctor who easily controlled each of them. That anger and rage leaking through her pores like air. Blinking her eyes she frowned at the numbing sensation of her body. Sighing at how unfavorable her odds were. Small doses of anger returning every now and then. **

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** Blaze watched in awe at the power and precision Doctor Victoria presented. "Wow." She whispered under her breath viewing her on one of the small video monitors. "She's impressive." She was addressing Haleigh on the matter of Morgan's mother. "She made that look so easy." The fiery mutant did feel rather useless standing around while Haleigh and Zack ran diagnostic tests on the team. "I'm gonna go check up on Jas..." Blaze turned suddenly with those strong - intense emotions mirroring in her eyes. She was having her own conflict with herself. She too teleported to the saloon next to Jasmine who was imprisoned. **

** Blaze stood face to face with Jasmine who saw the wound on her twin's hand. Separated by a small vortex, Blaze walked right through it with the magical barriers passing through her intangible form (think Shadowcat). Within the vortex Blaze studied her twin's eyes - she was trying to peer into their soul. Fox too was immobilized in this barrier like a mannequin. She did this for two reasons - one to allow Haleigh to scan herself and Jasmine, and two for keeping Jasmine company. With the added security on Jasmine, Blaze knew this would provoke her twin. Blaze's eyes crept onto Morgan lovingly - a sadness filling them in seconds. Fox yearned to be reunited with her half sibling but many obstacles destroyed every opportunity. Drawing her eyes onto Delilah she saw the bruises and cuts the poor woman suffered in her battle with Alexis. Moving to Alison, Blaze saw no signs of injury on the Seer. Stopping on Alexis, Blaze stared for a mere second only to feel that dread fill her soul. Immediately avoiding the blonde, Blaze felt betrayed by Shockwave - with how she toyed with her emotions publicly. An unfamiliar feeling to the brunette, weakness. **

[Shadow Weaver]

:: Karen walked over to her daughter, lifting her hand to her daughter's cheek::

That's right baby, mommy is here. And she'll make everything better.

:: she looked over at Jasmine, and her eyes narrowed with contempt. a mother's instinct to protect her child NEVER goes away, and Karen had half a mind to do to Jasmine what Morgan and Alison wanted to do, BUT she remembered....she remembered how her unwillingness to accept Blaze had helped play a role in that young mutant's death. Turning away from the newest member of The Six. ::

Alexis and Delilah, the resentment shared between them finally came to a head thanks to their inhibitions being lowered by whatever has affected them. in a perverse sort of way, this battle between was almost cathartic...therapeutic.

::she was closer to Delilah, viewing her as a surrogate daughter..just like Alison. She had never cared for Alexis' flippant attitude, but the young metahuman had shown honor and courage during Inferno...and Karen hadnt forgotten that. her heart went out to BOTH women who had endured much over these last few months.::


::She went over to Alison.::

Alison is as much an enigma as she was when i first met her. I can't sense anything from her ....its as though she's not here at all. It's probably because of her own ability to manipulate time and temporal fields but even so, as a magick user, i should be able to at least DETECT her.

:: she looked at at the gem that was on the leather cuff around her wrist. the seige perilous and her eyes widened with concern.::

how long has she been wearing this!?

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh and Zach followed down moments after Blaze, Zach carrying a laptop and setting it up on the bartop as Haleigh slipped on a pair of what appeared to be reading glasses. She stole a quick glance round the subdeck at the damage that had been done, but remained calm. The ship ONLY cost a couple of million dollars, she thought sarcastically. its what i get for extending my own personal yacht to them.... i should've put them all in the dinghy. Her voice revealed she was, if not apathetic, just a little pleased at announcing what she needed to do next.

"I have to draw blood from each of them.... so i can analyze it. Zach, take Jasmine, Delilah, and Alexis'... I'll get samples from Morgan and Alison."

Haleigh took Morgan's first, grasping Morgan's wrist and turning her arm until the inside of her elbow was open and upturned, tapping her skin lightly to raise the vein and then drawing a cc of blood into a syringe, as Zach did the same to Alexis, Delilah, and then Jasmine. As Haleigh came to Alison, Karen asked about the cuff on Ali's wrist. Haleigh took Alison by the forearm and pulled, extending her arm to get a better, closeup view of the cuff. She knew better than to touch it.

"Hmm... I don't think she was wearing this when we came aboard... hang on... ill pull the video surveillance from her cabin...." says she, as her eyes seem to go out of focus.... the video images play inside the lenses of her glasses, and she watches in reticence, her facial expression becoming more and more concerned. "Its difficult to say... she appears to be struggling... with an invisible entity. Ah... and my camera just went black. I think.... we might need to consider that Alison might be gripped by something entirely different than what's affecting the rest of them." Haleigh finishes, giving Karen a meaningful look.

She walks over to her laptop and sits down, filling a tiny special container with Morgan's blood and sliding it into a port on the side of her computer. Zach brings over his samples and Haleigh repeats the process, bringing up four different windows for each of the women. She watches the screen as it displays incomprehensible code... and she nods as she deciphers it, remaining quiet for a few minutes.

"I see... well... it WAS chemical warfare.... very sneaky too... of all the side effects I think about giving a person... this is not one. The effects are like alcohol... lowered inhibitions, next to NO self restraint.... it doesnt outright HURT a person... but puppeteers them into selfdestructing. VERY clever. I just wonder if they were drugged intentionally... or by coincedence."

[Foxfire]

Emerald hues danced along the muscular body of Zack as he ventured over to take Jasmine's blood. Rolling up her sleeve before extending her arm. She perked a curious brow but made no attempt to hide her pleased expression, which slowly fell down his body. "Hmmm, Haleigh has remarkable taste." She grinned to herself. It was obvious the wintery mutant liked what she saw, even going so far as to undress him with her wintery eyes. Blaze's own empathy soured to new levels as she turned to study her twin. A low growl from Blaze was given to threaten her twin. Foxfire knew Zack and Haleigh shared something special, but she wasn't quick to label it love, for she knew that emotion would always be secure with Cameron.

"Haleigh, do we know how exactly the team contacted this? Its obviously airborne correct? If it were back on the mission....why haven't you..." She paused only to give a sheepish grin, "your TO virus - it makes sense."

Jasmine could only roll her eyes at her twin rather snobbishly. "Blaze - you seriously need to get laid. Sucks though Alexis over there won't put out for you." Foxfire ignored her twin's comment. Stepping out of the whirling forcefield, Blaze quietly walked over to Morgan. Her hunter eyes locking onto Morgan's violet orbs. "Besides altering their brainwaves, are these affects capable of disillusion? Morgan at one point though I was one of her conjured forms, I believe she was attempting to erase me." Her head would turn to face Haleigh, who was busy examining Alison. The mutant was already deep in thought before spinning around to face Frost. "Chemicals....they do not affect Jasmine or toxins. I think your wrong Haleigh - its something more potent then just chemical warfare. With my sister's sub - zero temperatures it would be highly impossible for her to be infected with this. The others would be susceptible but not Jasmine."

Blaze's eyes sparkled, "wait - unless you have a leak at your corporation Haleigh. Jasmine was hospitalized after her gunshot wound. What if you have a leak and they somehow injected her with something to alter her mutant powers. Could that be possible?"

[Shadow Weaver]

:: Karen carefully held Alison's wrist and waved her hand over it. a golden orb formed around the Gucci leather wrist cuff which held the Seige Perilous. a sharp sound was hard as Karen's magick was immediately repelled by the gem and the orb was shattered::

the gem repells any attempts i make to remove it. Ororo gave this to Alison because she was the only person in the group who had strength of will to command it, use it...but the gem will manifest when there is immenent destruction.--probably the situation with Sharon and Alycia....and Master Mold. Look at the video again..... Alison was gazing deeply into the gem, she wanted to see what her own life would be like in "other realities"....and she must have been confronted by the one thing that even a Precog cannot control...her own mortality....

:: Karen looks over at Blaze as she asks about Morgan. This was Karen's area of expertise.::

No, Blaze the dillusion is not an effect of the chemical warfare. It's Morgan's inability to cope with the sight of you here. Her defense mechanism was to react as though you were a hallucination or part of her conjuring spell. IT would be easier for her to believe that because she hasnt recovered....the grieving process....it has been very painfull for Morgan. She's been wracked with guilt and shame..and JASMINE'S arrival back at the party at XS' reopening only exacerbated that pain which is why she reacted so violently. She'd rather strike out to protect her heart than allow anyone to see just how much pain she's in. This chemical warfare that Haleigh has uncovered...it only lowered her reservation about using her magicks to try to dull the pain or destroy anyone who might use that pain against her....which is why it is good we intervened when we did other wise Jasmine might not be alive at this moment.

I'll leave it to Haleigh to reverse the effects of the chemical on Morgan, Delilah, Alexis and Jasmine....the spell i cast will keep them in a lull until their toxic screenings check out normal. I have to try to reach Alison with an astral projection spell, and convince her to "come back" to herself. In effect what she did was SWITCH PLACES with another facet of her being that she saw in the gem.

[Foxfire]

** Turning back to Doctor Victoria, who had begun to address her inquiries. Blaze quietly registered this new bit of psychosis Morgan's mother offered her. Her facial expression softened and a tad bit of sadness lingered in her sage green eyes. "Oh." Came her reply rather sullenly. Her eyes dropping from Morgan's lulled form to avoid looking at the demon sorceress. It finally filed into her thick skull that Morgan would always be haunted by Blaze's physically appearance and that would also include her frigid twin, Jasmine as well. Even though the mutant was dead, she still felt pain strike inside her inner linings and the core of her soul. **

** Turning away from the others, Blaze inhaled a large breath. With her jaw clenched she fought that raw emotion inside of her - that attempted to peel away her adapted walls. She almost felt as though she could leave and take Jasmine with her. Blaze was never the selfish kind of being and to find out Morgan still grieved for her, especially as time has flowed on. At times Fox also shared that grievance but for the loss of her own life....a life she cherished. This internal conflict within the mutant would proceed for years to come. **

** Drawing her eyes onto Jasmine, Blaze's eyes flashed a dull yellow tint. She was beginning to despise the spoiled brat and some psychotic thoughts flooded Blaze's mind. So, this was her replacement? Some little arrogant twit whose bite was far worse than her bark. Disgust, envy, and jealousy creeped their way inside of Foxfire who stared her sister dead in the eyes. For some odd reason she yearned to murder her and trade places with Jasmine. Obviously Blaze was far more adapt to this team than Frost. **

** Luckily Doctor Victoria's diagnosis of Alison stole her attention away from her selfish twin. Her eyes fading away to their natural coloring again. This whole team had been through the loop, even Blaze knew that. What they all needed was a sabbatical but unfortunately now was not the correct time for a holiday. **

** Stepping closer to Morgan, Blaze was on the left side of her sister. A look of anguish on her face and that fiery spirit disappeared. She almost resembled a Phoenix in mourning of its owner. "Doctor Victoria - Will Morgan ever consciously realize I'm here....without her feeling pain or sorrow?" Blaze would have to pull back her intense emotions before she fell victim to them, and if anyone taught her that it was Morgan. **

** Deciding to step away she walked along to Delilah who was also in a lulled affect still. "Hey D." She greeted, unsure if Morningstar could greet her. She still couldn't believe how vicious Delilah could be, it was so unlike her. But even a small smile crept on Blaze's lips, she would remember that cat fight for years - chemical warfare or not. **

[Jill Monroe]

<<anything that happened after Karen had appeared in the cabin would only register to Morgan as a dream like occurence. She was in a very sedated, calm state. It came just in time as Haleigh and Zach conducted a thorough toxic and chemical screening of all the women held by Karen's spell.>>

<< as Blaze looked at Morgan, Karen watched Blaze. Karen had her own issues regarding Blaze's death. Realizing that while the young mutant was alize, she had never given her a fair chance since meeting her. She always resented her for being "Christopher's daughter"...a reminder that the man had never been truly faithfull to Karen during their marraige. But Morgan had discovered Blaze during her adventures with Valiant....brought her back to New York....Karen realized that this was HER chance to address some things as well with Blaze>>

<< meanwhile, the storm that raged outside began to decrease in intensity...the waters and skies calmed slowly and as Morgan , Alison, Alexis and Delilah stood motionless. Haleigh was preparing to counter act the effects of the chemical agent and Karen was working to restore Alison to herself>>

[Shadow Weaver]

:: Karen looked at Blaze and Morgan, as Blaze asked the doctor if Morgan would ever recover or be able to handle her "return"::

::after a little pause, Karen replied softly::

It will take time, Blaze. You're death left a painfull scar on the group...it nearly made Morgan crack with guilt and shame, and the spectre of your death haunted the group dynamic for months to follow. Jasmine's appearence and initial hostile intentions only exacerbated the pain...and is partly the reason why we are here now. Her FATHER had returned to kill her.....the group, along with Alycia intervened but before Alycia could ensure he was nailed by the federal government, MysTech stormed the court house and took the Six by surprise. Ultimately, Alison killed HIM.

But for the time being, once Morgan is actively conscious, be easy with her.......perhaps the two of you could have a private conversation.....

::Karen paused for a moment...looking down at the young moment::

and for my part....i just want you to know....that i'm very sorry that i never gave you the fair chance you deserved before Inferno. My own pain and humiliation stemming from my failed marraige with Christopher clouded my judgement for years...preventing me from accepting you as Morgan's sister and offering you the motherly figure that you needed. I know you're life prior to Valiant had been frought with personal tragedy...


:: it was a rare moment for the doctor, she was showing a level of humanity and sincerity that was atypical for the woman from whom Morgan had gotten her icy exterior::

[Harbinger]

::As Alison Marble stood silent...her cobalt blue eyes seemed to reflect the calming of the storm outside. deep within her psi screen protected psyche there raged a storm of fear and self doubt. this had come in alternate waves since she first perceived the threat of Master Mold. Haleigh and Alexis had saw her waver in her usually unshakable personality for the first time in MONTHS and it was quite a shock to them but in a total reversal of roles it was both Alexis and Haleigh who ENCOURAGED Alison and became proactive in their attempts to protect Sharon and Alycia shortly before the fiasco at the courthouse.::

:: and now here she was, having lost herself in fear and the need to escape. seemingly "trading herself" and letting the Seige Perilous "rearrange" her being. But now having been lulled by Karen there was nothing for her to do but look inside herself.::

::in her minds eye....she travels through a crystaline forest. beautiful clocks hang suspended at various points in mid air and the bewitching sound of "time ticking" echoes in the air all around her. there are beautiful crystaline statues of every member of the six, along with karen, ororo, sharon and alycia. Alison revels in the cold, silent , regal beauty of the scenery around her as gazed at each of the life sized crystaline statues. each of them had their own unique hue as the sparkled. the various clocks ticked as "time" moved. and Alison found herself looking at the figures of Sharon and Alycia. Both standing in strong, confident, feminie poses. the clock that hovered above them struck MIDNIGHT....the haunting toll of a regal bell tower is heard as one of the figures of the two women SHATTERS before Alison's eyes. The shock of this JOLTS Alison and shocks her back to HERSELF

::....she is the FIRST to break free of Karen's spell...only because she is now HERSELF through and through...free of the effects of the seige perilous:::

::GASP!::

:: Alison stumbles forward...with her hand on her chest...breathing heavily and looking very disoriented::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder blinked her eyes a few times...before she finally came back to full consciousness......her eyes were a bit misty as she slowly looked around and shook her head....she head a bit of a headache....>>

Mom??........

<< she reached for her mother's hand as she looked around the room...the golden sparkling haze of Karen's spell clearing away as all the women were being cured of the effects of the chemical warefare by Haleigh>>

what...what happened!?

<< her memory still fuzzy.....she looked over at Alexis and Delilah.....and Jasmine, all of whom had injuries. Morgan herself felt the sting of the cut on her face from Jasmine's attack>>

were we attacked?? where is the enemy??

<< looking at Alison , then down at herself and then Alexis. she noted their provocative, sexy outfits>>

we must have been up for a party...but why cant i remember things CLEARLY up until now?

[Shadow Weaver]

:: Karen took her daughter's hand and reassured her that things were allright now::

all of you will be FINE. The four of you were exposed to a chemical agent...something designed by MysTech but it was undetected until you all began behaving very erraticly and impulsively. Alison was gripped by a reaction she had from the Seige Perilous. The wounds you all have were inflicted by YOU. Morgan and Jasmine were fighting while Delilah and Alexis were fighting. In a way...the chemical agent actually served as a release for some pent up resentment among you. I used my magicks to immobilize you while Haleigh counteracted the agent with her technology.

any feelings of disorientation, headache or lack of recall will pass.


:: Karen looked over Delilah and Alexis::

you two really had a go at each other. there was no restraint thanks to the effects of the chemical agent...but hopefully this means that you two young women have worked through the hidden resentment you have for one another.

:: as a doctor, and mother it was Karen's natural instinct to nurture and HEAL. and in one last act of damage control, Karen used her magick to soothe any physical pain and injuries as the result of the violence and erractic behavior displayed by the women::

Take things easy for now....allow yourselves to come to grips with being back to your true selves and take NOTE of the things that were brought to the surface by the agent. it is a good thing this happened out HERE in the solitude of this yacht and the seclusion of the ocean and storm...instead of during one of your missions...the results could have been devastating.

:: She gestures over to Blaze and Morgan::

Blaze, Morgan please come with me. The rest of you are free to return to your cabins. According to Haleigh, we will be docking sometime tomorrow...now that the controversy in NYC involving The Cell and the Klein trial has blown over. All of you, including Sharon and Alycia will be able to return to your lives.

::of course Karen KNEW that one last horrible scare would visit the team even after they returned to NYC....but now was not the time to revisit that. she needed to help her daughter reconnect with Blaze...address the spectre of Inferno and its consequences....so that Morgan could be as effect as possible for the sake of the team and the two sisters could finally reunite.::

:: Karen bid the others farewell as she lead Morgan and Blaze out of the saloon. the storm outside was slowly fading...and becoming something soft and serene...as the ocean waves calmed. Alexis, Delilah, Alison and Jasmine were left in the Saloon....fine for the most part and now able to think and act normally::