Enter: Master Mold

[Jill Monroe]

Fast Forward:
<< back in NYC. the Six and their allies have returned. Senator Sharon Kelly and DA Alycia Barnett have returned to their lives, Dr. Karen Victoria has once again returned to her loft office to resume her practice and the members of the Six have settled back into Illustra. For the time being, media scrutiny has passed...but anti mutant/meta human sentiment is thicker in the air than it ever was before. The members of the Six now have to be even MORE carefull to hide their true identies...even those who are neither mutant or meta human.>>

<< following a series of HEATED debates between incumbent Sharon Kelly and challenger William Stryker for the senate seat in New York. there has been MUCH publicized controvery over Sharon's outspoken support of mutants/meta human's rights as well as her call for a full scale federal investigation into the goings on of MysTech following a series of barely explained mishaps and disasters around the city and abroad. Sharon is a Democrat, while William is a Republican and in this mid season election....there is definately a wind of change blowing across the Congress.>>

<< today is election day and each member of the Six is left to ponder the possibility of Sharon losing her seat to William...and with that..much of the clout that she has enjoyed and used to a TRULY GOOD effect...but she has demonstrated her honor and strength of character...a true testimony to women everywhere.>>


<< at this moment, Morgan sits in her crystaline office..the command center of Illustra. watching news feeds and having attended every political debate to support Sharon. Alison is seated near by at her own desk watching the same feed.....>>


This mid term election...it is dripping with controversy and urgency...all over the country. the winds of change are blowing and if Congress does go through a change...this may be the break we need to help get the FEDS to finally scrutinize MysTech's operations.

Ironic isnt it? we wouldnt hesitate to use our magicks or your precognition to influence the outcome of a battle....but we have made such a conscious effort to stay out of this political process...Sharon is an honorable, capable woman...she doesnt need our help to win this.

[Silver Swan]

:: Sharon steps out of a limo...flashbulbs from legitamate photographers began to go off in rapid succession as Senator Kelly strides forward..surrounded by Clandestine Inc. Body guards. one of whom escorts her personally on the arm. reporters are clamoring for a statement from Sharon regarding her initiative to have MysTech corporation audited by the IRS AND the SEC and to launch a full federal investigation. a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the country and prompted a quick and rather hostile political and public response by large corporate subsidiaries of MysTech...and some of the politicians who personally have funded the company's efforts here and over seas.::

Reporter: SENATOR KELLY!! Is it true that your definate support of mutant/meta human rights goes beyond a mere humanitarian motivation?

:: Sharon and her bodyguards make their way to the steps of office before turning around to address the reporters.::

Sharon: I know what you are getting at, and to answer your question...yes that is very true. My son was born a mutant....but was not given the chance to learn and grow....he was murdered...since that time i have made it my business to insure that i use my position to help ALL people be able to live their lives FREE of scrutiny and the fear of violence and brutality. America is sick with racism...and it extends to MORE than just skin color prejudice. Its a sad irony in the face of a land that touts being the "land of equal opportunity".

::more reports began to rattle off...before one is heard above the others::

Reporter: Senator Kelly, youve taken a hardline stance on the subject of MysTech...which is arguably the most powerfull commerical entity on the planet. You've called for a muti front audit by the IRS AND the SEC as well as a full scale federal investigation to the rumored bio techonology experiments that have been circling in political and law enforcement circles for decades.....you also say there is clearly a link between MysTech and their seemingly limitless funding and more than one member of congress and the current administration. your strong charges have been met with MUCH resentment and criticism across the board...are you afraid this will hurt your chances for victory over your charismatic opponent?

::Sharon exhales...while Clandestine Inc's top of the line body guards tighten their formation around her at all sides...ready to defend her against ANYTHING...knowing that this next topic is so hot button...there could be an assassin lurking anywhere::

::Sharon:: : part of the problem of politics in this country...especially in RECENT years :: restraining herself from pointing out the current administration in particular:: is that most politicians talk a good game. Duping the public to achieve the goal of a seat but knowing that their TRUE goal is to line their pockets. My motivation from the very beginning was my son and apparently people have seen my intent and THAT is why they voted me in the first time. I stand by my position on MysTech which in my mind has gone unchecked as a commercial entity for years and has more "hands in the cookie jar" than an octopus does tentacles. It's time that we reigned them IN before they began to influence our government any MORE than they already have....a government that is supposed to be "by the people, for the people"....not "for whomever has the most money to throw at them"

:: some of sharon's supporters around the area IMMEDIATELY began to cheer loudly in support of this woman who doesnt pull her punches at all when it comes to hot button issues. She stands tall, elegant and beautiful. No one there save Clandestine Inc would know what horrors she has endured even BEYOND the political battle field or her strong ties to The Six....which has now become a group dangerously close to being labeled "a band of out laws".::

::Sharon:: ladies and gentleman of the press, thank you for taking the time to ask me for my thoughts on these matters again. It is always a pleasure to address those that i represent here in this beautiful sprawling metropolis of NYC. rest assured that while some OTHERS may talk a good game...my actions have spoken just as loud if not LOUDER than my words. I will see you all tonight as the final leg of this election race begins!

THANK YOU!

:: with that..she makes her way inside her office in the courthouse....with Clandestine Inc and NYC's finest now locking down the perimeter and securing the area. Sharon's supporters cheer and reporters capture what lasting images of they can. all of this is broadcast live...and everyone..including the Six have just seen her speak.::

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh waited for the pilot to power down the chopper before getting out and walking across the helipad atop the roof of Liquid Crystal Images. She now appreciated her chopper even more... it allowed her to avoid being bombarded by the more persistant reporters, some of whom were STILL in front of her building, hoping to get Haleigh's take. Haleigh realized how dangerous ANY comments on her part-- or on the part of ANY of the Six, were at this point. A most unfortunate consequence of their involvement in the courthouse incident, they had all been photographed and TAPED leaving the scene with Alycia Barnett, and Haleigh had been captured on film both appearing on the scene AFTER the chaos began AND being SHOT fleeing the scene with Barnett and her fellow companions. Thankfully, the camera crew had been distracted by a final round of gunfire between Haleigh's men and some overhead snipers while Spellbinder came out and the vehicle disappeared, so THAT at least hadn't been videotaped... or else they would have had some serious explaining to do. As soon as Haleigh stepped into the elevator her LCI assistant came on over the intercom.

"Miss Davidoff, a detective from the NYPD is here to see you... he's been waiting for quite some time. He says he MUST speak with you, and refuses to leave until he does."

Haleigh looks at her watch, calculating the idea. She pushes the button for her office on the top floor of LCI, instead of her office in Clandestine Intelligence. "I'll see him... put the press coverage of the Senate Elections on in my office and lead him in... I'll be in momentarily."

Haleigh swept through the hallway with poise... there wasn't a trace of emotion whatsoever, there was certainly no indication that she knew the ill fate of two people around her... her assistant greeted her and she politely responded, as she let herself into her LCI office. The detective stood and spoke immediately... he looked to be in his late twenties and a little too anxious to get a collar.

"Hello, Miss Davidoff. Detective O'connell. I'm--"

Haleigh raised a hand, cutting him off, buttoning the blazer of her white Stella Mccartney suit as she sat down and gestured toward the lowering flat panel monitor. She is just in time to see Sharon Kelly adressing the press on the courthouse steps. The two watch until Sharon excuses herself, and then the volume on the monitor lowers, seemingly by itself. Haleigh herself is moved by the speech. She had always been a supporter of Sharon's, she believed the senator had true values and a backbone of immovable steel. The young detective was the first to break silence.

O'connell:"You think she'll win?"

Haleigh nods and turns her attention to him. "There's no doubt in my mind. The government needs more women, more people like her. The senate should BE so lucky as to have her among them. Alright detective... what can I do for you this morning?"

Haleigh asked, her mind wandering to what Alison was doing... she hadn't had the heart to ask Alison exactly when it would happen... and now she wished she had. O'connell got right down to the point.

O'connell:I'm here investing the incident at the courthouse yesterday.... you were seen there... reacting in such a manner as to suggest you might have known something was going to happen."

Haleigh sat back in her chair, folding her hands in her lap and thinking carefully over her answer... she needed to tread carefully here... a diplomatic and side stepping response would be best.

[Foxfire]

Benighted eyes sweep along the frenzied of press that swarmed Senator Kelly. A pair of midnight oval sunglasses obscuring those penetrating eyes, which carefully studied the Senator's body language. Wasn't she so confident? Frost was about one hundred feet from the press and Senator Kelly. But she was more so incognito than anything, due to her family's brutal heritage.

Blinking her eyes, she sucked in a breath casually. Her eyes raking various officers and other political officials. That usual jet black locks was pulled into a tight sleek pony - tail. And the dark leather jacket tightly framed around her petite body with the collar flipped up to obscure some of her face from view. A pair of lightly faded denim jeans worn to blend some like a chameleon with the dark colored suits surrounding her. It was a beautiful day for a political speech, even the air was crisp. And the sun blazing down on the reporters and the general public.

Leaning against a small park bench, Jasmine resembled something of a security agent as her hands were hidden inside her jacket pockets. Her demeanor cool and collected but something caught her eye. Why exactly was she here? Good question, after her parasite incident back on the yacht, Jasmine was returned to normal. The parasite now dead and gone and the mutant herself. She was simply spectating this event - she felt it was better to view in person than on broadcast television. She also wanted to double check the security here, Jasmine did respect the Senator. They both suffered a loss which was mutant related.

The reporters camera is what had shimmered in the sun's rays but it was not a hazard. A black stretch limo pulled up and out walked a strong muscular man whose suit was obviously Italian and immediately Jasmine felt her stomach turn - one of the Kleins men. Anthony Klein - her cousin. She recognized that awful taste anywhere not to mention that greasy black hair.

"Lovely."

She remarked with sarcasm as she pushed her weight off the bench. By now, the Senator moved inside the building. Anthony moved in that direction as Jasmine stepped in his line. He stopped short with a glare in his ebony eyes. His form was only 5'9, yes a short man indeed. He locked eyes with a pair of dark sunglasses.

"Can I help you?"

He asked impatient with a bit of a strong New York accent. Jasmine's lips curved into a smile with a nod. Her pony - tail bouncing as she did, "you sure can Anthony." She remarked coldly before closing in on him. His eyes went wide at the sight of Jasmine, "no .... it can't be!"

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Flipping the television off, Alexis stood from her desk letting out a low sigh. This election was becoming brutal, not only for Sharon, but for mutants and meta humans. Plastered on magazines and news stations were reports of mutants being a threat and how they needed to be stopped. It was harsh and unnecessary. Rounding her desk, Alexis crossed her vast office and stopped short of the floor to cieling windows. Allowing her sapphire eyes to scan the city skyline, Alexis' body stiffened hearing a soft tap on her door. Turning her head to the side, she could see Tracy, her personal assistant, slink in. ::

Tracy: "Miss Quartermaine--"

:: Craning her neck back with annoyance, Alexis huffed out as she turned around to face Tracy. Her assistant could see the obvious displeasure on her face. ::

"Let me guess...more calls?"

:: Hesitating, Tracy nodded slowly as she took a step forward toward Alexis' desk. Placing a stack of 20 or so note cards on her desk, Tracy quickly took a small step back. ::

Tracy: "News stations and other magazines refuse to stop calling until they get a quote from you regarding Senator Kelly..."

:: People know of Alexis' involvement with Senator Kelly. Mingling with her and Alycia Bennett at her gala months early was an obvious indication that the two woman knew each other. And with Morgan's friendship with the woman, and Alexis' partnership with Morgan, it was obvious the press believed Alexis had information. ::

"A quote?"

:: Shaking her head, Alexis was getting fed up and fast. Crossing over toward her desk, the blonde pulled out her chair and took a seat once again. Reaching for the stack of index cards, she simply threw them in the garbage and looked up at Tracy. ::

"You tell them if they continue to badger me....mutants will be the least of their concern."

:: Her tone harsh and cold, Tracy took that as her cue to leave. Nodding she back peddled toward the door and quickly left. Sitting back, Alexis parted her lips and inhaled a deep breath. She was growing tired of all this...::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah's silver Lexus idled on Lafayette Street, her badge displayed in it's front window. She watched from afar as Sharon was interviewed on her way into the office, listening to the press coverage on her car radio. She admired Sharon's drive - after the ordeal she had been through, most people would shrink away. But Sharon had stuck to her guns and continued to fight.

As Sharon finished her speech, Delilah put the car in drive and made a left onto Worth Street. She had some reports to drop off at police headquarters - focusing on mundane tasks helping to keep the nervous feeling she had about the election in check.

Her mind kept going back to her conversation with Blaze. She knew she couldn't leave Morgan while she needed her, but at the same time she couldn't shake her outsider feelings. ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan and Alison watched the impromptu "Q&A" session between Sharon Kelly and the press. Sharon was a tough woman...tougher than many of her MALE counterparts on capitol hill....most of them would have died at the hands of Rick Riley and the terrors of the The Cell....and yet they dismiss her in many ways..much like they dismiss Hillary Clinton>>

::standing up as Morgan switched off the flat screen monitor, Alison looked over::

Alison: I would venture to say that Sharon will win her re-election bid. She's been honest and forth coming across the board and she's tougher than most people give her credit for. WE know that personally. Haleigh's men have Sharon secure and protected. Alycia is across town in meetings. She's chosen to arm herself and has ONE body guard from CI shadowing her.

::Pausing for a moment...::

If you don't need me for anything...there's something I have to do.

<< Morgan swung around in her chair and slowly rose. Stretching as she nodded in agreement with Alison about Sharon.>>

Well, tonight will be the ultimate result. We've all been invited to her party at the Rainbow room. I'm meeting with Vera Wang in a couple of hours to look at some dresses and I'm sure youll manage to show up in one of your head line grabbing ensembles again. << Morgan smirked as she playfully ribbed her best friend>>

Would you do me one favor while you're out? Check on Delilah for me? I havent been able to have a decent moment with her since we came back to the city and I just want to make sure she's okay....she and i will talk tonight before we arrive at Sharon's party but she's been heavily on my mind this afternoon.

::Alison nodded and waved goodbye before blinking out of the executive office to attend to her own affairs.::

<< Morgan left the office...walking down the long hallway toward one of the main elevators to head down to a lower floor. Some photographers from Liquid Crystal doing some shoots of Models for a special spring issue of Tempo magazine. the partnership between Illustra, Tempo and Liquid Crystal prooved to be a most synergized union..providing a powerfull presence in the media and fashion worlds as well as a reminder of formidable female owned/operated businesses can be.>>

<< Morgan arrived on her desired floor and made her way to one of the media rooms. slipping through the doors, security immediately stepped aside and let their CEO through. She quietly took a seat in a chair off to the side and watched as the young models struck wonderfull poses and evoked a steely, elegant feel as flashbulbs went off. the head photographer from Liquid Crystal seemed very pleased with this gaggle of models as they were able to embody just what he needed. the background and scenery was able to change before Morgan's eyes courtesy of state of the art technology that combined 3-d images with real life pieces and a flowing liquid crystal background screen. and of course...no photo shoot is complete without a wind machine. Morgan found herself daydreaming a bit remembering her early days as a model. The era of the "super model" as a celebrity was in its twilight but a select few like Morgan were able to parlay their success as super models into other lucrative careers that earned them respect in other areas of the industry. Today's models were all about the fashion..not about the celebrity.>>

<< a little while passed before Morgan smiled and quitely got up and excused herself from the photo shoot. the models were taking a break and she made sure to go up to each one and offer her congratulations and encouragement for a job well done.>>

<<It was time to meet with Vera Wang. Morgan slipped into a private alcove in the hallway outside the Media Room and snapped her fingers. with a chime and flash of light, she was now dressed in an elegant Michael Coors tweed suit consisting a blazer and skirt along with coordinating high heeled boots that reached up just below the knee. it was a very conservative look but the cut of the suit definately flattered Morgan's figure. She made her way down the elevator to the cyrstaline lobby of Illustra's main floor where a limo awaited her. quickly boarding the limo, she was whisked across town...unknowingly passing Delilah as she made her way to Vera Wang's flagship store to meet with the talented designer for a dress selection/fitting>>

[Harbinger]

::at the police station where Delilah was, Alison timed her arrival just right to appear in Delilah's office. a pair of cobalt blue eyes opened in the air and looked directly at Delilah. ::

::alison's cold, clear voice could be heard::

Delilah. I apologize for my unusual arrival, but i preferred to by pass the general crowd in the police station. You have an advantage over the rest of us...as your link to the Six has not been solidified by the media just yet.

:: no body appeared to go with those eyes. and for those who were not used to this manifestation..it could seem rather haunting or unsettling to have a pair of intense blue eyes hovering in the air and looking at them, but Delilah was not most people::

We havent seen much of you since we returned to the city. Morgan and I were concerned and Morgan asked me to check up on you since I was going to be on this side of town. I know you received your invitation to Sharon's party tonight....will you be attending? Your presence is necessary....

::the tone in Alison's voice suggested that the precog was subtlely suggesting that there was a bigger reason for asking if Delilah was attending.::

Morgan also wants to meet with you tonight back at Illustra before the party....we can all ride together to the Rainbow room...the THREE of us.

[Foxfire]

Unfaltering hands gripped tightly around Anthony's dead corpse, pulling him slowly across the slick pavement; due to a rainstorm from earlier this morning. Crouching down, black gloved hands were meticulous in their inspection of Anthony Klein's coat - Jasmine could not endure any evidence leaks here. The assassin in her was always three steps ahead of officials but the city was better off with one less Klein on their hands, especially this scum. Frost had managed to secure his body into an old slaughter house, where no one would probe or ponder the location. Slaughtered cows hung everywhere on silver hooks around Jasmine but she hardly minded.

Tilting her head to the side with a quizzical look her gloved hand slithered into his black suit pocket to locate a small letter from the opposing Senator to kill Senator Kelly. Standing up, Jasmine laughed at her cousin's dead corpse.

"So much for your mission, huh cousin?"

** Folding the small parchment paper she tucked the paper inside his left jacket pocket. A deep gash lined across his juggler from the wiring she used to cut his vocal cords and piece his throat. Nothing but a small freezer wind blew inside this vast three story building. Her facial expression still concealed with her disguise. **

**Walking across her fallen cousin's body, she stepped one small boot across his body. Her boots tapping quietly as her body became translucent. Pushing open the back door, she removed her clothing to toss into an open barrel to burn any evidence. Her attire now changed to a full lined business suit with a minx fur coat that fell to above her knee. Her shades more round and a blonde wig was worn, which was curled that came to the middle of her back. Reaching inside her fur coat she tapped the alarm on her black BMW. It chirped quietly as it started its engine. **

** Climbing inside she took off for Illustra, she had a meeting with Blaze. Her sister's tone leaked urgency. In a way it almost worried the chilly mutant. Blaze knew something but what? She cut across the back streets to save time as she parked in the parking garage across the street. Slipping out of her fur coat and other accessories. She climbed out only to tread into the Illustra building as a small hockey puck device was contained in her pea - coat with her suede gloved pressing the button. The BMW beeped only to explode as the bomb detonated. Her hair now a silver contrast that fell to the middle of her chin - a razor bob. Her outfit was simple - a black skirt and a pink dress top with a black blazer to frame her body. **

** Walking inside Illustra she stepped up to the secretary with a thick Russian accent. **

"Natasha B'dervif."

** The secretary gazed down to see her list and yes- a Natasha was scheduled. The secretary nodded, "go right on in." Jasmine nodded before her heals clicked the cool marble floor for the express elevator. It took her less than a minute as the doors opened to see Blaze standing there. **

** Blaze smirked at her twin's attire, "Are you an Alias wannabe?" Jasmine frowned, "what?" Her accent returning to normal but Blaze shook her head, "nevermind, come on I have to show you something." Jasmine followed behind Blaze. What she was about to find out would turn her world upside down - yet again. **

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan's limo pulled up to the circle drive outside the office park of Illustra. She'd returned from her satisfying meeting with Vera Wang early and her dress selection was complete. She was unaware that Jasmine was inside Illustra even through a rather far fetched disguise. It goes without saying that once she discovered her in Illustra, there would be some serious back lash. But for the moment, Morgan made her way inside the large, sprawling crystaline vestibule. nodding to the receptionist. It was early evening and there were still visitors, clients and various personell were still in the building. She walked with a purpose, her high heeled boots echoing as they hit the floor...making her way to the private express elevator, she whisked up to the executive office which was just below the private residential floors. down the hall through the vestibule and into the spacious circular office...Morgan set her bags down and removed her coat. seating herself at her desk she began dialed Alexis @ Tempo's headquaters....>>

<< Alexis direct line rang and Morgan waited, tapping her manicured nails on the desk ever so slightly>>

<< all the while she was unaware that Jasmine was prowling around Illustra...but that would soon change>>

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<< as Alison met with Delilah and Haleigh with the NYPD Detective...it appeared that things were moving along as smoothly as could be expected. The group was down by one...Prophet. He'd been away since the group rescued Sharon and Alycia from The Cell. Bane had also gone missing following the NERVOUS caper. It seemed the MEN (few though they were) of the Six couldnt manage to stick around for very long. And in a time when the team was about to endure yet ANOTHER nightmare...they would need all the members and fire power they could get. the CORE seemed to be getting smaller and smaller even Alexis seemed to be going through some sort of private turmoil that was becoming more and more pronounced. and so it was critical that Alison be able to reassure Delilah.>>

[Silver Swan]

:: back in her Office...there's MUCH activity on that floor as Sharon's re-election committee handles phone calls checks the earliest exit polls and continues to remain vigilant.::

campaign worker: She's doing it people! she's got a solid LEAD over Stryer with the 18-34 year old demoraphic...strongest among women. She's leading with female votes across the board too. The early numbers show Sharon with a decent lead ahead but we can't afford to rest on our laurels yet.


:: reporters and photographers were gathered all around the courthouse buzzing with the latest results and talking amongst themselves. ANTI mutant protestors were clashing with supporters of Sharon near by and the NYPD were keeping an eye on them. Things were still orderly...for now. Clandestine Inc Snipers were strategically positioned on the top of the courthouse and Sharon's own office was guarded by CI agents as well::

:: though the floor was buzzing with activity, Sharon was inside her office...genuinely trying to block out the muffled din....as she listened to soft classical music and sat in her chair with her head down on the desk....she was genuinely worried about what would happen ...to her, her friends in the six and this city if she did not WIN and remain able to continue the ground breaking work she was leading in the political war against MysTech and for support of mutant/meta human rights. she knew that there were many special interest groups ...some illegal that would love to see her and Alycia dead for the things they have done...the words they have said. She's survived several attempts on her life ALREADY. She's not scared of dying...she's cared of FAILING.::

:: several times she starts to pick up the phone to call Morgan...her friend...but she knows that she cannot afford to be seen or heard having any contact with The Six right now. ALL of them have to watch what they say and do doing this most critical time.::

Sharon: ::pressing a comlink button that connects her to one of the CI agents outside her door::

Hello, this is Sharon Kelly, can you please connect me to Alycia Barnett via secure channel?

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Running her fingers along her temple, Alexis' head was throbbing with a massive tension headache. As her eyes scanned over some advertising boards, she jumped slightly at the sound of her telephone ringing. Letting out a huff of annoyance, she was pretty damn certain she told Tracy to hold all her calls. But then again, Tracy was as thick as they came, there was no doubt she forgot. Deciding to ignore the call, Alexis focused her attention back down at the boards, trying to regain her train of toughts. Unfortunately the ringing was like nails on a chalkboard, making it feel as if there was a really shitty high school marching band parading around in her skull. Rubbing the back of her hand along her brow line, Alexis grunted out and snatched the phone from it's holder. ::

"WHAT!?"

:: Snapping harshly into the reciever, Alexis gripped the edge of her desk wondering what lucky prick she was going to bitching out now. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan's icy violet eyes widened with a bit of disbelief before a look of irritation crept over her own face at the sound of Alexis' rude reception>>

I BEG YOUR PARDON!?

<< Morgan bellowed into the telephone. she stopped herself from going further with her rebuke realizing that Alexis may have been under strain from the dead line of the special issue of Tempo coming up OR that she was once again being dogged by the papparazzi and tabloid reporters>>

sounds like you're out of sorts right now....I was calling to ask you if you want dodge the press tonight and ride with Alison, Delilah and myself to Sharon's [hopefully] victory party.

<< her tone was icy and to the point...avoiding any sound of concern she would have normally had. Morgan was trying to find a way to help them ALL avoid as much contact with certain parts of the media..knowing that many reporters were out to EXPOSE the women as super powered beings and bring controversy into their life.>>

there's still time. if you you decide you want to, just call me back. I'll let you go now.

<<Without giving Alexis time to respond, Morgan SLAMS the phone down hanging it up and gets up from her desk..quickly leaving the executive office and moving down the hall to the private elevator to shoot up to her posh luxury apartment on the top floor of Illustra.>>

<<Alexis was left on the other end of the phone as Morgan hurridly ended the conversation. as testy as she was now, she was about to get an unexpected visitor that she never could have anticipated.....there was a knock at the door>>

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh relaxed as she locked eyes with the detective, crossing her legs at the knee. The role she chose was simple and, as all GOOD lies were, based in truth. All she had to do was SELL IT.... something she was very skilled at doing.

"I'm not sure I understand what you're asking detective.... was there a question in there somewhere?"

O'connell grit his teeth... he could see she wasn't going to drop the answers into his lap... she was playing up her blonde look, but he knew for a fact she was more intelligent than that... in his haste, he had tried to lead her into blowing his case wide open, and she had called him on it.

O'Connell:"Miss Davidoff... what were you DOING at the courthouse while it was under attack?"

Haleigh watched the young man closely as she answered. "I was helping a friend." said she, keeping her responses vague and mostly true.

O'Connell: "Assistant District Attourney Alycia Barnett?"

"Mmmhmm." she returned quietly, giving him a look that asked him to get to the point.

O'Connell: "How did you know she needed your help?"

"She called me." Again, SORT of true.

O'Connell:"Why would she call YOU?? there were several law enforcement squads, INCLUDING two S.W.A.T teams."

Haleigh sat forward, pretending to be slightly irritated at his roundabout questioning, pretending to be interested in why he would want to know WHY. The conversation was deteriorating into an interrogation, pingponging back and forth between them. Haleigh let the young detective THINK he had the power here, while she spun a web around him.... poor boy would never know what hit him.... like a Black Widow's mate when it realized it would be dinner... "I don't know detective.... you would have to ask her. Maybe it's because I'm a former Naval Counterterrorism Agent. Maybe its because I have a lot of Navy SEAL friends. MAYBE she just felt MORE COMFORTABLE under my care. I can only speculate... her motives are unknown to me. What exactly are you driving at detective? If you're concerned that I was involved in the attack on the courthouse, you can forget it.... just ask Barnett, or even Detective Trelaven... they'll vouch for me."

O'Connell:"Name-dropping doesn't impress me, ma'am. Now I am trying to get to the bottom of tragic courthouse attack, and after doing some digging, I found some pretty interesting, albeit DISTURBING things about you, Miss Davidoff. You're rumored to be involved in Arms Dealing... Gun-For-Hire operations, Money Laundering... no concrete evidence... just heresay.... but from a VERY reliable source."

Haleigh laughed, dismissing the accusations [for the tone in his voice made it clear that he HAD been accusing her of those things]. "O'Connell, who have you been talking to? A doped up conspiracy theorist? Or did you just pull those ridiculous notions out of your ass?"

O'Connell:[leaning forward and narrowing his eyes, putting on his best fight face...] "I know ALL about your little extra-curricular activities, Miss Davidoff... in underground circles and even out on the STREET, you're rumored to hold down more weight than the Klein family ever thought about... and now that the Senior Klein is on the run and most of the rest are facing capital charges... time is prime for you to usurp the italian family and take your rightful place on the crime kingpin throne... And if that wasn't alarming enough, word is that you're possibly a mutant, using your... abilities.... to intimidate and TORTURE opposition into submission... You're a mysterious, very powerful, very WEALTHY businesswoman.... with rumors about you that don't look so good. I'm just letting you know... I'm searching with a fine tooth comb... and WHEN I get hard evidence on you... I'm going to NAIL YOUR ASS."

Haleigh stood up, pretending to be both astounded and affronted by what he was insinuating. "I don't like what you're suggesting, O'Connell.... but I can see you are only trying to do your job... here, let me help you out." said she, making her way over to the door and opening it for him, gesturing politely that it was time for him to leave. "Let me give you some parting advice, Detective. Treating a possible witness like a criminal is not wise.... you make a person feel as though anything they might say-- which could help you-- would incriminate themselves, whether they are guilty or NOT. furthermore--" said she, catching his elbow as he passed by her to leave her office... "If you EVER come back to me, swinging that outrageous shit like that again, I'll make sure you're pushing PAPERS for the rest of your career with the NYPD.... IF you live to HAVE a career."

O'Connell:"WHAT did you say?"

Haleigh stared him down, allowing a fire to burn within her eyes that was... at the very least, giving her the look of a woman to be reckoned with. "You heard me." she responded, calmly, firmly. Unrelenting and absolute, she left no room for speculation, and the rigidity of her demeanor gave the rookie detective the chills.

O'Connell:"That sounded DANGEROUSLY like a threat." He challenged, using his badge as a source of protection, though he suddenly felt like the entire momentum had shifted, and she'd turned the table on him, leaving him no choice but to forfeit.

"You take it as you will O'Connell, it was open to interpretation. now i'm late for a conference... I think you need to go have a talk with your captain... I'll be having a lengthy discussion with him myself. If you have anymore questions for me, direct them to my attourney... you can get her number from my assistant down the hall. Good DAY, sir." She finished, as she pushed him out the door.

She went back over to the desk, logging in to her pc and searching all the usual places for Alison... Haleigh was one who was VERY careful about using her abilities in public... she NEVER did anything that might expose her or SAID anything to arouse suspicions about her or others.... so if the idiot detective who ditched his partner for a witchhunt had heard that Haleigh was a mutant... it was possibly a leak from someone who knew that she was a mutant... who knew she was involved with the six... and that person had a lot of dangerous information to be leaking... Mystech was the first thing that came to Haleigh's mind, and that thought worried her.... she needed to warn Alison and the others.

[Foxfire]

Blaze lead Jasmine into the spacious conference room which was just down the hall from the private suits. Walking inside, Blaze mentally attempted to choose her words wisely for she knew this would ultimately destroy Jasmine Klein. Nibbling on her bottom lip, her cat's eyes marched along to the long marble table - this was where some of the more private business meetings where held.

"What's this about Blaze?"

The fiery mutant was quiet as she side stepped Jasmine to close and lock the door behind her. Motioning to the black swivel computer chairs, Blaze walked over to one. Both twins taking a seat at the table. Blaze finally locked eyes with Jasmine - it was like looking at a mirror except for her disguise. Frost knew Morgan would be furious with the presence of her in the building, however, she had no choice but to arrive due to Blaze's instructions. And if anything Blaze would discuss the matter with Morgan - but somehow Blaze knew Morgan would understand and might possibly be lenient with Jasmine.

Folding her hands on the marble table, Blaze quietly cleared her throat. "There's no gentle way of saying this Jasmine." She paused, preparing for the emotional backlash Jasmine would feel. Jasmine's face twisted into a deeply penetrating frown, "Blaze - spit it out already."

"Your cousin Violet and your daughter Elizabeth are dead."

An audible gasp escaped Jasmine whose jaw dropped with shock and pain. Shaking her head in disbelief she spat out the first thought, "no, I made sure they were heavily guarded!" Blaze bowed her head, "I'm afraid not - they were murdered by H.A.T.E. I'm afraid. I was just informed - your whole team was killed and the base."

For a second, Jasmine froze attempting to mask this raw emotion when she suddenly bellowed out a horrid painful scream as she slammed her fist into the conference table. "NO!!!" She yelled as her green eyes filled with tears as she sunk down into the chair - thankful she had not been standing.

Blaze's nurturing side was unleashed as she stood from her chair to walk over to Jasmine. Frost's first thought was to push away and that's exactly what she did. At the sight of Blaze her hand forcefully pushed Blaze back, "NO! Get back!" She barked coldly as her eyes morphed into a sky blue tint. But Blaze yanked the chair back and pulled Jasmine into a tight hug.

Finally, Jasmine nearly collapsed into her sister's arms as she lost it. Brushing through her sister's real hair, Blaze felt the sadness fill her as well. "WHY?! She was just a CHILD!" She buried her head in Blaze's shoulder. Blaze sniffled, her sister's emotions crawling into her own core. "Because she was a mutant - they all were."

Jasmine pulled back fiercely, the eye - makeup worn as her mascara had stained her cheeks. "They WILL pay!" She swore to herself as Blaze took both of Jasmine's hands in her own, "NO, its too dangerous. You risk exposure this whole team does! If anything you must be on down - time. You might need a vacation or some time away." Jasmine shook her head, "no, this team needs me even if they despise me."

Blaze knew this was just the beginning of Jasmine's transmission. Her knees buckled and out Jasmine went as she collapsed onto the floor, taking Blaze with her. Both siblings sat on the floor in a heap with Blaze's strong sisterly arms wrapped tightly around Jasmine. All Jasmine could do was cry - her heart broke not only for her cousin but for her daughter. A child could never be replaced and Jasmine knew it. First her lover, Michael and now her daughter. What else was left to take?

"Blaze.." She whispered as she cried harder. The realization settling in further as she sobbed uncontrollable.

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia is sitting at her desk, working intently on documents of a private nature. She had taken a break to watch Sharon Kelly address the press on the steps of the courthouse. the political tensions were extremely high in the air all around NYC and the anti mutant sentiment was growing. Not to mention the lingering questions about the courthouse fiasco. this was one situation that Alycia was NOT able to make go away for she was very much involved in it. She had no idea YET that an NYPD detective was already making inquiries as to the link between herself and Haleigh Davidoff. Most were unaware that she was an ally and friend of several members of The Six...a group that was itself fast becoming disliked by the public at large due to the increasingly violent clashes between Mystech and the six that were spilling out into the public eye::

:: her private line rings.::

Alycia: Barnett here.

Sharon: Alycia, it's Sharon. How are you holding up?

Alycia:
::leaning back in her chair and crossing her long legs at the knee, she exhales loudly as she takes another break from intense concentration::

ah you know how things are here...with the DA toting the causes of the people ...its pathetic the way they try to put up a front during elections. But there's still a ripple effect from the court house fiasco. people are talking Sharon...about BOTH of us. There's all kinds of speculation and while i've been tight lipped about it, I havent found a way to make this go away..the media and inside leaks have given it too much ammo.

::pausing a moment:: the polls are looking good so far Sharon...i'd venture to say that youve GOT THIS.

::both women were reluctant to speak for a moment..they just felt like they were being watched or scrutinized some how.

Sharon: well im not resting on my laurels yet. after all..the court house fiasco is still fresh on the minds of everyone and like you said..there some seriously negative spin going on. i certainly HOPE things work out in my favor though. will i see you tonight?

Alycia: of course! i wouldnt miss it for the world. the driver is gonna pick me up after you. Morgan , Alison, Delilah and the others will be there too so there will be..."coverage".

::looking down at her watch which also has the Clandestine Inc. "panic button" discreetly attached to it::

its early evening now. I better get ready to close up shop here and head out to get ready. keep your panic button with you at all time's Sharon....I'm doing the same thing. its our life line to Clandestine Inc if anything should happen today and I'm sure there are some "ANTI Kelly" groups/individuals running loose. Funny how the feds are so quick to scrutinize you but NOT nearly as quick to offer the protection in moments like this...they seem not to be doing a very good job of hiding their shame over the allegations of being in bed with Mystech.

I'll catch up to you later this evening and then we'll be headed to the Rainbow Room.

Take care Sharon...we'll be CELEBRATING tonight.

:: the two women hang up the phones and Alycia gets up, moving toward the window of her high rise office, she looks down and notices a black vehical..there's a man looking rather dark and mysterious with a sophisticated camera...the lens pointed UPWARD TOWARD ALYCIA! As Alycia realizes this..she backs away from the window ...stumbling into her waste basket before regaining herself.....::

calm down, Alycia...

::something doesnt seem right ...this isnt the first time that she's noticed the suspiciously plain looking vehical and the covert, mysterious man who seems to be conducting survielance on her. she walks over to her desk and picks up the phone, private channell, to call Haleigh....the line rings as Alycia waits.::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah glanced up casually from her paperwork as Alison's eyes appeared in her office. She was used to it by now. She finished the sentence she was writing then pushed back in her chair and listened to what Guardian had to say. It was true that she had been spending much of her time alone since they arrived back in the city. But truth be told, she hadn't been sure anyone had noticed. She smiled as Alison mentioned Sharon's party, and held up her own invitation which was sitting on her desk. ]

"Of course I'll be there - it's Sharon's night and I wouldn't miss it for the world. What time does Morgan want me at Illustra? I have some things to finish up here before I go home and change for tonight."

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Tightly shutting her eyes, Alexis heard Morgan scream back on the other line, obviously annoyed. Letting out a small sigh, Alexis lifted her hand up to her forehead and gently massaged it. ::

"Oh....Morgan--"

:: Getting cut off by Morgan's icy tone, Alexis pressed her lips together listening to Morgan's straight to the point invite to tonight's festivities. Before she could even respond to her, Morgan had hung up. Rolling her eyes upward, Alexis hung the phone up and sat back in her chair. Honestly she wasn't sure if she wanted to go out with Morgan, Alison, and especially Delilah. And she was pretty damn certain Delilah didn't want to associate with her as well. Deciding to wait a little while before calling Morgan back, Alexis would weigh out her options before giving Morgan an answer. Sitting forward in her chair, Alexis' eyes lifted to her office door after hearing an abrupt knocking. Lowering her brows, she let out a soft grunt. ::

"What now?"

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh looks up from her computer monitor as the phone rings. She knows who it is and reaches for it instantly, resting her weight on the edge of her desk and making sure her voice is as calm as it can sound.

"Alycia... how are you? Have you talked to Sharon?" Haleigh found it difficult to talk to the others since finding out that two of their 'inner circle' would die... Haleigh had always wished she could see into the future but she now realized what a curse and a burden that could be..... and she had a newfound appreciation for Alison, being the team's 'know-it-all'. Haleigh would never give Alison a hard time about that again.

Haleigh waited for Alycia to speak... she would, of course, being telling her about the conversation she'd just had with the detective... Alycia, of all people, deserved to know.... But something told Haleigh that Alycia hadn't just called to shoot the breeze, and ANY reason Haleigh could think of Alycia calling HER was alarming, at best.

[Alycia Barnett]

::Alycia heard the connection as Haleigh began to speak. She exhaled quietly as she slowly sat back down in her large swivel chair.::

....Hi Haleigh, I'm fine thanks. Yes I did talk to Sharon just a minute ago actually. She's a little nervous but who wouldnt be in her position? She informed me that transportation has been set up for her and myself to the Rainbow room tonight. I'm assuming that we'll have a CI agent for our driver?

::pausing for a moment, Alycia resumed::

my MAIN purpose for calling was...I think i'm being followed. I've noticed a plain black sedan...almost TOO plain. and a man who is mainly cloaked..but working with some highly sophisticated photography equipment. He was just outside of my office a moment ago....and this is the 3rd time I've noticed him.

I'm sure you aware of the dimming public view of The Six and anyone involved with them. The rumours involving Sharon and Myself are out there as well...its possible that MysTech is somehow trying to use this to sabotage Sharon in a last ditch effort before the final results of the election are in. I've been keeping quiet on the media front because I have no choice....I can't afford to bring anymore attention to the DA's office following the fiasco at the courthouse...but I wanted you to know that i think we are being trailed...and its possible that The Six are as well.


:: Alycia looked over and out of the window. the car was still there ...but the man was no where in sight for the moment.::

[Jill Monroe]

<< the knocking continued for a moment but then stopped. it all seemed to be very quiet..TOO quiet in and around Alexis' office. there was a small shadow cast under the crack of the doors to her office....and still no sound came from the other side when Alexis inquired>>

<< there was a package. plainly wrapped in a brown paper bag material with a white envelope. the envelope was simply addressed to "Alexis" and the handwriting seemed oddly familiar to her..but she couldnt figure out why just yet.>>

<< there was no one around outside her door either...just the package....waiting to be picked up>>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: With her brows lowered, Alexis stood from behind her desk and looked to her office door. Everything was quiet and no one seemed to respond to her. Allowing her eyes to cast down to the floor, a shadow could be seen along the crack of the door. Parting her lips, the blonde made her way around her desk and proceeded to her office door. Opening it, her eyes immediately fell upon the wrapped package and note. Lifting her eyes to look down the long hallway, no one was there... ::

:: Bending at the knee, Alexis picked up the envelope and studied it more carefully. The handwriting seemed so familiar...but she couldn't place where she had seen it before. Picking up the box, Alexis quickly made her way down the long hallway toward the double doors that opened into the main offices of Tempo. Bursting through the doors, everyone within hearing distance stopped working and looked to their boss in confusion. With the package tucked under her arm, and the note gripped in her hand, Alexis glanced around to the workers for a moment before quickly walking over to Tracy's desk. ::

"Who was at my office."

:: Tracy looked confused and shook her head. ::

Tracy: "No one Miss Quar--"

"Who dropped this off!"

Tracy: "No one ma'am....no one has been to your office all day except me....is everything alright?"

:: Looking to Tracy, Alexis hesitated before answering. ::

"Yes, of course. I don't want any intruptions, do you understand me? No calls, no visitors, no one. Send all remaining layouts for the April cover to Lorenzo; I don't want to be disturbed."

:: Turning on her heal, Alexis pushed her way back through the double doors and made her way back into her office. Rounding her desk, she placed the box on her desk and took a seat in front of it. Looking back down at the enevlope, Alexis run her fingers along the inked lettering....after a few seconds, she flipped the letter over and slid her manicured nail under the glued flap, ripping it open. Removing the folded letter, Alexis placed the torn envelope beside the package and unfolded the note to read it... ::

[Foxfire]

A delicate chime sounded in the spacious conference room with the clock striking 6 o'clock. Jasmine peered up at the small antique relic wall clock, her eyes tracing the hands. "I guess you never know when your going to die until its too late." Her thumb and index finger wiping away her tears. Standing up she felt internal rage that yearned to explode and seek vengeance. A closed fist was made instead to attempt to channel that anger.

"Life is precious - I guess that's why I was so bold. I lived life to the fullest - even though I do have regrets."

Cocking her head to the side, Jasmine stared deeply into her twin's eyes. "But you died for Alexis - let's face it Blaze she's a selfish drunk little Barbie doll bitch. Her only interest is alcoholic beverages, manicures, and manipulating others' emotions. I have yet to see her apologize. You allow this, why?" Blaze pondered the question only to shake her head, "what I do is really none of your business Jasmine, you don't know Alexis. Let's end this conversation."

"Very well." Yes, it was true Frost was attempting to change the subject. She couldn't quite register this new horrid fact. She was now truly alone except for Blaze and Morgan - but that blonde bombshell would happily see Jasmine rot than console her.

"I must be going - Jasmine....please don't do anything dangerous. I'm sorry for your losses...but believe me now is not the time for blood shed, let karma seek them out."

Jasmine's cold eyes narrowed at Blaze only to step closer to her. That fire and water conflicting once more. "What do you know of death, Blaze? Your dead, but have you actually lost a child?"

"Yes, I did....but not by choice. I was raped as a teenager and as a result I became pregnant with his child. I had an abortion but I choose not to discuss the details for they are too painful! It may not be the same exactly but I did lose."

Jasmine side stepped her twin, "I'm sorry, that's a terrible event. I must go as well." Jasmine did not look back as she unlocked the conference door. Walking out, she didn't look back as Blaze disappeared to another realm where she was needed.

Walking firmly, Jasmine tossed the wig off into an empty trash bin. She felt awful but more so she felt like a horrible mother. Guilt sliding into her frosty soul as she approached one of the express elevators. Bowing her head in defeat she bit on her bottom lip. Memories of little Elizabeth still refresh in her mind.

"I will seek vengeance, even if I have to die doing it."

The sound of the elevator chimed as the doors opened. Walking inside she leaned against the back of the elevator. The doors closing and Jasmine left feeling dread and heartache. One thing was for sure, she was on the war path. But she would find an ally in the most unlikely source.

[Jill Monroe]

<< when Alexis opened the note....the hand writing on the inside was the same as on the envelope>>


"Dear sweet Alexis,

Did you think that could take part of me and not be over run by the rest? you're MINE now....body AND SOUL! You will fullfill your destiny...with MYSTECH sooner than you think.....and finally you will live up to the Quatermaine legacy!"


<< HELENA QUATERMAINE...the name rang out in Alexis' mind. Alexis had taken Helena's glamoring power after destroying her....and now...after all these months at a time most criticial...Helena seemed to be reaching from beyond the grave to finish what she started!>>

<< a glowing blue/white light came from the box as the box itself slowly fadeded away and a beautiful choker remained. it was composed of a mysterious unknown material but looked as regal as any precious metal on earth with a platinum smothed faced gem afixed to the center.....and before Alexis could react...the choker IMMEDIATELY appeared around her neck and bound itself to her....she became OVERWHELMED with flashes, images of Helena and Adam...memories and dreams from Helena herself..and a total loss of control as she began to glamor from one form to another...first of Helena...then Adam...then anyone ELSE in her family that she greatly cared about. The choker was imbued with Helena's essence...and was now tainting Alexis. Her greatest fear of becoming JUST LIKE her evil aunt ...was being REALIZED>>


<< when the shock, and overwhelming pain of this assault finished, Alexis would be passed out on the floor for over an hour...before waking up and realizing she hadnt much time to "get ready" for Sharon's party. She would feel as though she were normal and that this was all just a dream..that is until she sees the choker still around her neck.>>

[Harbinger]

::Guardian's eyes continued to fix on Delilah. there was no way to tell what emotions, if any she was feeling.::

::though she was pleased to see that Delilah was responding more like her old self and had every intention of attending Sharon's party.::

::she wanted to Delilah that Sharon would in fact win this election...but to tell her that and then withhold the OTHER awfull truths....it would be too much. She decided it best she keep silent. She knew that the bigger picture mandated that she not try to interfere...besides she had seen there was no way around this.::

Excellent. Try to get back to Illustra before 7 pm. we'll be there getting ready ourselves and then we can ride together. It is better that we as a group avoid arriving in too many seperate vehicals.....

when the threat of Master Mold finally manifests...i want us all together...

:: she stopped...just as she "Saw" Alexis was attacked by the mysterious choker ....across town at Tempo.

I must leave now, but if you need me...just give a shout and I'll be back in the "BLINK of an eye".

::Alison's eyes closed and she was gone. Delilah might have detected the abruptness of Alison's departure...it seemed to be getting increasingly difficult for the precog to hold back what she knew was coming....and how could she? losing not one but TWO dear people in the same night....it was more than anyone should have to bare knowing in ADVANCE.::
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:: Alison abruptly blinked into Haleigh's office...already knowing she was on the phone with Alycia...she simply seated herself in a chair across from Haleigh's desk and waited for Haleigh to finish talking to Alycia::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Gasping in, Alexis immediately jumped up from her seat and stepped back; her hands clasped around her mouth in horror. How was this possible...she killed Helena! Months ago! Panting in breaths of horror, Alexis' eyes lifted to the box as it began to glow blue. Slowly lowering her hands from her mouth, Alexis remained still until the box stopped glowing and a beautiful choker had been revealed. ::

"This isn't..."

:: It was Helena's choker. It was unmistakable....it had been in the Quartermaine family for generations. As Alexis took a small step forward, before she could even react, the choked shot from her desk and clasped around her neck. Screaming, she instantly grabbed the choker trying desperately to remove it, but her mind became weak. Looking down at her hands, they began to change rapidly, obviously meaning she was glamouring into numerous different people. Images flooded into her mind of her family; Helena, Adam, her father, her sisters, brothers...finally becoming way too overwhelmed, Alexis grabbed her head and fell to the ground in a heap, unconcious. ::

---

:: An hour later Alexis awoke on her office floor with a pounding headache...well worse than the one she had before. Pushing herself up off the floor, Alexis groaned as she made it to her feet. Looking to the clock on her desk, it was almost 6pm; only an hour before everyone left for the event that evening. Allowing her head to hang, she must of had a panic attack from being overly stressed...passed out, had an odd dream. That was the only explaination of this entire mess. Closing her eyes, perhaps an evening out with the girls wouldn't be such a bad idea afterall...grabbing her purse, Alexis exited her office and proceeded to head back home to Illustra. ::

[Foxfire]

Descending down several floors, Jasmine stared aimlessly at the small red numbers in the corner of the elevator. A small ticking sound beeped at each floor. Arriving at the ground level, the doors opened as Jasmine stepped out. Her demeanor cold and frigid and her eyes carried a brutal glare to them. She was on edge and highly aggressive with her heals clicking on the marble flooring. Reaching up to her sleek pony tail she pulled it down with a small shake of her head, framing her heart shaped nicely but it also supplied a bit of chilly resumption to those around her.

Pushing open the front entrance of Illustra as flashbulbs flickered in her eyes. The frosty mutant peered up to see pairs of reporters and microphones in her face. Clenching her jaw, Jasmine did not carry patience this evening. She needed to grieve for her child, not flash a smile for these dim -- witted parasites.

"No Comment!"

She called out with her arms pushing past reporters when a tall red head with shimmery green eyes blocked her past, "Gail Weathers here with Jasmine Klein. Did you know the rumors Jasmine? Or the gruesome death of your father, Victor?" She asked aggressively.

The reporter moved agilely even with her business suit and high heeled pumps. Ducking her facial expression down, Jasmine's heart slammed against her chest. That irritating flashes blinded her vision for a mere second, with reporters yelling for a statement. Jasmine had enough!

SMACK! Came the powerful fist directed at Gail Weathers as Jasmine stood above her with a smirk. "How's that for a statement?" Her eyes glaring down at the red head who was sprawled out on the pavement, dozens of television crews filming the commotion. Stepping over Gail, Jasmine moved more abruptly as the crowd parted to allow her to walk by.

Gail was so taken back and shocked. Her red lips leaked a small trail of blood where she was hit in the mouth. Even the robust camera man had a small chuckle as he moved to help her up. Gail swatted his hands away to climb to her feet.

"Hank, I know your one hundred pounds over wait but when I say move your ass - you move your fat tub of lard ass!"

Jasmine walked past the other reporters as she slipped a pair of Gucci sunglasses on her eyes, masking the hurt she felt due to Elizabeth's death. The enigma moving to the side walk to hail a taxi cab. Already Jasmine's brutal punch was telecast on national television - millions of viewers cheering at the hostile display. No one dared strike a reporter but then again Jasmine Klein was not the woman to provoke today.

[Jessica Hamby]

"Of course.... and armored cars to ride in.... you know I wouldn't have it any other way."

As Alycia told Haleigh her reason for calling, Haleigh slid off her desk, sunk into her own chair, and started looking at her pc again. Before Alycia had called, she'd been searching Illustra, Tempo Magazine, and the Courthouse surveillance cameras for a hint of Alison... but now she singled out the courthouse cameras and looked through them until she found one with the sedan Alycia was talking about. Haleigh let out a short laugh.... what a moron.

"Well.... whoever he is, he's doing a pretty POOR job of hiding it... I don't think it's Mystech.... much too sloppy for them. I've got the vehicle tags... I'll run them and find out what the deal is. Just... stay away from windows... in fact, draw your blinds down. Until we KNOW who this is, its better to stay out of sight. He could be a reporter, or assigned to find out more about you.... assigned to kill you... or simply an investigator who wants to watch you for a while. Speaking of investigators--" Haleigh stopped suddenly, as out of the corner of her eye she saw someone appear in her office. Reflexively, she pulled a 9mm sidearm out from under her desk and aimed at the 'intruder', only to realize it was Alison. She set the firearm on her desk and gestured for Alison to sit, as she completed her sentence to Alycia. She held eye contact with Alison, in effect telling both of them at the same time.

"A New York Detective stopped by my office a short time ago.... he had some pretty interesting questions for me... and he knew about way too much... including the fact that I was at the courthouse to evacuate YOU while it was under attack. He also knows some things about me that very FEW people outside of The Six and my company do know.... Now.... since we returned from our little... boating adventure... I've pulled out all my field operatives. With the exception of security personell, my entire agency is on vacation... I suggest that we ALL lay low... don't do ANYTHING without one of my guys accompanying you, and don't do anything you don't absolutly NEED to do... we're all under a microscope... anything we do or say can be turned on us... especially if we are all under surveillance as you suspect. I haven't noticed anyone suspicious around... but then I don't take very normal transportation so I'm a little more difficult to be tailed."

[Alycia Barnett]

::Alycia looked away from the window for a moment...as Haleigh confirmed what Alycia saw. She quietly felt a sense of relief...a FAR cry from the feelings she USED to have for Haleigh when they first met so many months ago. The relationship between these women had evolved from one of bitter, hostile "colaborators" to one of mutual respect and trust. Both women were formidable in their own special ways and they recognized that in one another.::

Understood. I'll make it a point to have one of your agents with me at all times...

:: she subtlely and casually walked across the room along the perimeter of the wall to obscure her movement toward the window. she let the blinds down and closed them. she made sure the window was tightly locked as well.::

::she looked at the panic button on her stylish, expensive time piece as Haleigh informed her about the detective.::

My boss was kind of leering at me today as well about the exact "details" of how i escaped the red zone of that attack. I was able to satisfy him without divulging the true nature of my escape. But he wants me to stick to "traditional" methods for the time being when it comes to bringing down my targets from here on....he's jittery with elections coming and wants to distance himself from any controversy...typical.

I'll put a call to Delilah on behalf of all of us about that detective. I believe she can help us dodge that obnoxious snoop...at least for a while longer. I guess I'll see you all this evening then at the Rainbow Room.

::Alycia bids a farewell and quietly hangs up the phone. sitting back at her seat at her desk as she ponders the situation for a moment....lowering the lights in her office..she slowly opens one of her desk drawers and brings forth her 9mm glock. checking to make sure it was loaded..she placed it inside her custom fitting body holster underneath her Donna Karan blazer. She got her brief case and trench....and after calling for the clandestine agent assigned to her. Alycia and the agent quickly and quietly made their way out of the DA's office using the back stair well and slipping out through a back underground entrance to the transport vehical. Alycia would head off to prepair for tonight's festivities::

[Harbinger]

::Alison moved silently and seated herself. Watching as Haleigh moved like mercury when taking aim at Alison when she first arrived. the problem with trying to shoot a PRECOG though is that she will know where you shoot even before YOU realize. She knew it was second nature for Haleigh to react this way...it was part of who she was. Alison had often dismissed Haleigh as a savage before but now, as with Alycia, there was a far better understanding and RESPECT for Haleigh.::

:: she listened as Haleigh alerted both herself and Alycia to the probes by the NYPD as well as the apparent surveilance of Alycia by an unknown camera wielding individual. It was as she had predicted when the first returned to Illustra following Helena's caper. The tide against mutants and meta humans was shifting dramatically to the negative. THANKFULLY Alycia had given the Six a leg up on this when she and Sharon were able to provide the group with information on where to find and how to destroy NERVOUS...thereby crippling one of the main tributaries of mystech and insuring the privacy and freedom of innocent mutants/metahumans the world over.::

::but not even that critical victory could prevent what was happening on the political end of this situation.::

::in a cold, clear toned voice:: it's all happening, just as i saw it. a dark cloud settles over the city and the hearts of men an ill wind is blowing and things will continue to get worse.

::crossing her long legs at the knee...Alison leaned back as if she were sitting in a throne.::

there are more irregularities even as we speak. across town at Tempo, Alexis has just become partially obscured from my long range foresight...her very being has become enshrouded in some kind of myst...suggesting a symptom of something grave. I cannot tell what this mean for her NOW but I still see her as being with us in the fight against Master mold.

:: Alison bowed her head....and shut her eyes. mentioning Master Mold...and knowing what was coming...it was very much wearing on her::

.....I do not know if I'm doing the right thing....by not telling anyone else....there's nothing we can do to stop it....maybe..i should warn them.

:: her voice sounded less cold and focused...she seemed a bit weary as she leaned forward with her elbows resting on her thighs and her hands over her face::

time grows short...we'll have to return to Illustra to prepare for tonight...and by the way, Sharon Kelly WILL win this election.

:: For Haleigh that last bit of information was extremely bittersweet.::

[Jessica Hamby]

"Excellent.... It's good you're being so tight-lipped about things.... it can only hurt us to divulge ANYTHING to ANYONE... yes, that would be helpful... yes, I'll see you there. Alright, take care."

Haleigh finished and set the phone on the hook, now listening to Alison. Haleigh could see the same sad helplessness in Alison that she herself felt, and knew that this was weighing on Alison as much as it was Haleigh. Despite the pain Haleigh was struggling with, she was glad Ali had told her... she couldn't imagine how difficult it would be to kept it bottled inside, and not share such a burden with anyone else. At least now Alison had someone to talk to... its struck Haleigh sudenly how changed they both were.... a couple of months ago, Alison would've never dreamed of telling Haleigh anything of this kind of significance... and theyd both be talking to each other with their fight faces on.... but here they were, drawing strength from each other, both just trying to do the right thing, trying to determine what the right thing was.

"No.... Alison... you ARE doing the right thing. I have wanted to tell them, all of them, any of them... because this boulder of pain and responsibility on my shoulders gets heavy and harder to bear... but telling them.... it can only hurt them, hurt us all. Everyone would be trying so hard to fight destiny, and we might end up losing more than we need to. I myself STILL want to save them... but there's nothing we can do here. Warning them... might make them behave differently... we have to look at the bigger picture here, as cold and heartless as that seems to be... we have to think about the safety of the very public that has turned against us, and NOT think about what WE want." Haleigh listened to Alison's last piece of news, and felt her heart tear. She paused for a moment, leaning back in her chair and looking at the ceiling, ambivalence overtaking her momentarily. When she looked back down at Alison she was visibly saddened, and no longer trying to hide her emotion. Her voice was quiet and soft, and hardly above a whisper, for she feared if she spoke any louder her voice would break.

"I knew she would... she deserves it. She's worked very hard.... she's a good woman.... it's terrible... her victory will be overshadowed by such a tragedy." Haleigh's eyes were red and filling with tears. Dealing with this was much more difficult, much more painful than she'd thought it was going to be. "DAMN IT.... I hate this. WE don't deserve this! Two people we love are going to DIE for thousands who have turned against us. And all we can do... is watch.... and let it happen.... for the greater good. And it makes me realize... our decisions are NEVER going to be easy. All we can do is the best we can. It's going to happen very soon, isnt it?" Haleigh shutdown her pc and stood up, walking around her desk to where Alison sat... she didn't know what else to do so she gently placed a hand on Ali's shoulder. "I know that this must be very hard for you... because it is for me... but We must be strong Alison, for the others.... we'll need all the strength we can get."

[Harbinger]

::another rare moment someone was actually ALLOWED to touch Alison without her using her powers to repell them. But for all her power, and mystique, she was still human. and even a precog has moments where she feels pain. Haleigh could feel the cold aura that surrounded her as she asked Alison just WHEN this would all begin.::


::sighing::

yes..it is coming. in fact, we wont have but a few hours before Master Mold manifests himself.

that man Alycia saw.... the one whose been following her, that is no man. That is a automatron hologram...he's in disguise so he can aquire sufficient data to learn who his intended targets are! and when the right trigger is provided....he will transform...where ever he is into the super sentinel master mold.

Jasmine is out in the city now...someone should get her before she exposes herself...or us.


:: Alison slowly stood up::

we better get going to Illustra....

[Foxfire]

Hate .... one of the most powerful emotions ever, and probably the most potent. It eats you away until there's nothing left. Sucking away a person's soul until there's just an empty shell. Love, happiness, and other positive factors help bridge that gap closed but what if there's nothing left? Than what do you have except .....hatred? And what if you were a slave to this - How would you escape? That's exactly Jasmine Klein's predicament, she was dangerously close to the edge. And this tragedy could not have arrived at a more atrocious time not only with the Senator's election, the turmoil for the Six, and the Anti - Mutant hate groups active.

A bitter cold breeze blew some strands of jet black locks to block those wintery green irises. Hated mirrored in both of them as she stared at the lofty Mansion on the Upper east side of Manhattan. The taxi cab driver peeking his head out of the driver's side, "you want me to wait here?" His dark Indian skin evident with a thick accent. Jasmine's back shown to him, "no, that will be all, money's on the passenger seat." He sat back down in his seat to see $500 in cash. "This is -" She waved a hand, "keep it, now go!" She pressed firmly to him. The start of the engine roared as he drove off down the long gated driveway.

After a quick change into something more comfortable, Jasmine would challenge her family once and for all. Murdering was what she knew despite her progress to repent - she was a stone cold killer. Heavily equipped with guns, knifes, grenades, and other sophisticated gadgets. The sun was slowly descending in its course with a brilliant display of vivid colors intertwining behind the Mansion.

It was the Klein Mansion - where her father lived and his massive posse. With Victor gone, the other Mafia would fight and backstab the other for power and supremacy. But not this time because daddy's little girl had come home to take the throne. Putting her hair up in a sleek pony - tail she moved toward the front door slowly. It was a bold mood knowing who lived here - some of the most ruthless gangster's around. And they were responsibly for her daughter's death - she knew it. Even with most of the Klein's now imprisoned, Jasmine yearned for vengeance. She would not stop until all of them were terminated - her way - and she would tap into that blood thirsty nature to fulfill it.

Crouching down on one knee, her black pants wrinkling as she did so. Pulling the handle of the bazooka to rest on her right shoulder above her Kalivar body armor. Her green eyes sparkled as she shut one eye to target the main entrance of the door. Her index finger pulling the bazooka as she held her crouched position with the weapon bucking underneath her. The missile soured with speed and accuracy as it collided with a massive explosion against the door. Blowing the door off its hinges several sparks and fires broke out that spread around the mansion. Smoke rising and filling the air as Jasmine stood up and tossed the weapon on the ground.

Walking straight for the house a pair of semi - automatics were now equipped in her hands as she spread her arms out in a T. Firing on the members of the Klein family who attempted to escape the carnage. Bullets sprayed into the house with blood splattering and cries of pain heard. This land was private so there were no neighbors in sight for probably twenty - miles or more. Nothing but thick Evergreen's surrounding this mansion.

Patrol dogs were unleashed as they growled and snarled showing their fierce teeth. With a flick of her wrist a small gun was held in her hands as the tranquilizer was shot at both Dobermans - taking both down immediately. She tripled the dosage to prevent them from waking up immediately - they would awaken in about 24 hours. Stepping over the dogs, she continued her war path. Reaching for a grenade she un - hooked the device to toss it under one of the stress limo's and other luxury cars, blowing all of them up. Fire sweeping across the courtyard along the Italian sculpted water fountain. Blood staining that beautiful statue - barely recognizable.

Jasmine knew better than to use her power but nobody didn't say anything about weapons. Men and women fell like rain all heaped in various positions. Rolling to her left she threw her hunters knife at one of the older Klein members. The knife protruding in his throat as he sank down the stairs rolling down them. Sprawled out on the rocky driveway - Jasmine rounded the corner of the fountain to kill him. Stomping her boot on his stained Italian suit she put a few bullets inside of him.

Overhearing the sound of pepples flying she looked up just in time to see Angelo running towards her with a gun in his hands. She viciously swung her arm to close - line him. Stunned and dazed, his gun fell to the ground with the Assassin kicking it away. Crouching down she turned him on his stomach before plunging a knife into his spinal column. Turning him over as he roared with pain. "Now, tell me what I want to know Angelo."

His brown eyes blurry with tears, his body paralyzed and helpless to Jasmine. He shook his head, he had been taught to keep the family secrets hidden. Snarling Jasmine plunged a knife down by his thigh, "next time I'll aim a little to the right." His eyes wide but luckily he could not feel it. "w..w.what do you wanna know?" His accent thick with Italian. Jasmine yanked a fist full of hair, "who murdered my friends and Elizabeth!" She spoke through clenched teeth. "I..I don't know what your talking about." Banging his head against the pavement, "don't get smart - you know what I'm talking about now TELL me!" He spit out some blood, "it was Victor! He knew for a while - found the hospital records or something...he said if anything happened to him we were to strike her out." Plunging the knife in deeper, "who enforced it?" He began to sniffle from the agony in his back, "M..Markus!" He spat quickly.

Jasmine retracted the knife while standing up "where is he? Where is Markus?" Suddenly a gunshot was sounded as Angelo was hit in the skull. Drawing up her eyes she saw Markus pitched up on the roof. Their eyes locking - hatred yet respect for the other.

"Come home to claim the throne princess?"

[Jill Monroe]

:: 7 pm. one hour left. the city is now dark with lights from sky scrapers and other buildings. the din of traffic is in the air and there is more buzz on the ground as there are gatherings across the city watching the senate race. The women of the Six are all on their respective floors getting ready.::

<< Morgan sat in her parlor room which was off the Chamber of Dreams....having put the finishing touches on her make up...her hair was being whipped up into a sleek, stylized bun by a sparkling wind. she looked over her face...looking ever so wintery and shimmering with elegance.>>

for everything thats happening...i cant help but feel a little happy. Sharon is one of my best friends. she deserves this evening and although Alison hasnt actually declared it ...i just FEEL she's going to win.

<< pausing for a moment, Morgan wondered where Prophet had gotten to...or BANE for that matter. Alison had warned the team that Master Mold was coming, but she hadnt told anyone beside Haleigh the tragic details. With things changing all around them it would do everyone good to stay together and avoid pulling any stunts.>>

<< she continued to get ready finally standing in her three way liquid crystal mirror inside the chamber of dreams. wearing a fresh Vera Wang deign gown... a black tulle fully draped bodice gown the gown accentuates Morgan's tall, statuesque frame and hugs her figure just right giving her a sleek, simple yet stylish look for the evening. she finishes off the look with a beautifull necklace from Tiffany & Co. a sparkling platinum white diamond choker with matching earrings. grabbing her coordinating clutch, she turns in front of the mirror and blows a kiss at herself before walking out of her apartment and closing the double doors behind her. She makes her way to the elevator to round up each member of the group one by one...starting with Alison.>>

[Harbinger]

:: Alison was finished getting ready...she hadnt said anything and moved about her luxury apartment in silence. no music...nothing. her cobalt blue eyes seemed to stare back at her from every shadow, every where there was a reflection. she felt hollow inside for the first time in ages..knowing that this was all for nothing.::

::she stood tall, wearing a Donatella Versace design...Tulle halter with deep V and draped waist. a daring dress but not nearly as outrageous as her past ensembles. this dress as stylish and perfect for this evening's events...it gave Alison a soft, feminine sexy look without the severity and shock factor of past outfits. her hair is styled in a sleek middle parted bob ::

:: she walked through her apartment and shadows seemed to lengthen and change....reminding her that this was merely the calm before the storm. she stopped in the center of her large sitting room and looked out on the city through her panoramic window....::

some Guardian.....i've never felt more powerless than i do now...

::she saw Morgan coming to the door before she actually arived. Alison breathed deeply and went to her own doors and met with Morgan.::

Morgan: wow Alison, very nice dress it suits you very well!

Alison: and you're looking as elegant and beautiful as always Morg.


:: the closest of friends, they are like sisters. they look at each other and Alison impulsively reaches out to hug Morgan::

::tears well up in Alison's eyes..but she fights them back as she and Morgan share a sisterly moment...one of the rare moments of peace inside Illustra. together, the two ravishing witches make their way down to met up with Delilah, then its on to Haleigh::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah put the last touches on a case file, finally catching up on the mounds of paperwork she had let build up while she was off with the Six. She dropped the files off in the records room, then headed out to the parking lot to retrieve her car, waving to the uniforms who were monitoring traffic in and around the station.

She made her way uptown to Illustra and directly to her apartment. She was cutting it close, but work was cathartic these days and she knew she would enjoy herself more at the party if she wasn't thinking about what was waiting for her at the office.

Quickly showering, she dressed in a simple, proverbial "little black dress" (http://sc.msn.com/25/%7dY9%7dJO3R053QRBK373Q%7d%7bB.jpg), black stillettos, and a simple silver bracelet and the claddagh ring she always wore. Preferring to be understated, she slipped in a pair of small diamond earrings to complete the outfit.

Looking at her reflection in the full length mirror, she wondered just exactly what Morgan wanted to speak to her about. She worried that it would be to say that her presence was no longer required in the Six... ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan and Alison arrived at Delilah's apartment. and knocked. Once Delilah greeted them, Morgan smiledseeing Delilah's "little black dress">>

Very nice, D.

<< Alison nodded and smiled in agreement as Morgan stepped forward a bit...taking a moment to quickly look around and see what changes Delilah had made to this place that used to be Blaze's residence.>>

Delilah, i know we havent spoken much since we came back....we've all been busy with something or another...but I'm glad to see you this evening. I want you to know that you're presence here and with the team has been MOST beneficial. We all kind of lost it on Haleigh's yacht...but in a perverse sort of way...i think we NEEDED that moment of madness to work out some deep seeded frustrations/feelings.


::Alison stood by Morgan's side...Delilah was always good at picking up subtle things..and she could see that Alison seemed a bit tense...almost fearfull. It was NOT a look that she was accustomed to seeing from the precog...but Alison was making an effort NOT to let it show as she smiled warmly at D and agreed with everything that was said::


<< taking her friend's hand, Morgan looked at Delilah and smiled a bit>>

I just want to make sure you're okay and that you want to stay on with us. I know that the life of a "super heroine" was never your FIRST choice...and that you reluctantly answered Valiant's call to replace me years ago when i left...but I am PERSONALLY glad you came to The Six full time, and i know Alison agrees with me...and if Blaze were still here with us..she would say the same....and even Haleigh...we've all come such a long way since The Six first came together...and ALL of us have grown....again, it underscores that your coming to us fulltime couldnt have happened at any better moment.

<< it was the first private moment the three had in a while and it was good to be able to speak freely from the heart...it was something Morgan always had a hard time with.

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah smiled with relief, giving Morgan's hand a squeeze. ]

"I'll be here as long as you need me Morg, you know that."

[ She paused and her face became more serious. ]

"I know I've been a little out of it since we came back, but I promise, I won't let you down. Any of you."

[Jill Monroe]

<< and with that, the trio went on down to Alexis' floor to meet with her. Haleigh would be the last stop before the group would shoot down to the underground dock via private express elevator. Jasmine would most likely be at the Rainbow room to meet the group., the enigma seemed to have a knack for finding her way around town on her own and being able to take care of herself>>

<< they arrive at Alexis' floor and once at the entrance to her apartment...they knock and wait. all three women standing there looking beautiful as ever>>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Running her hands down the silky material of her Pamela Dennis, goddess enspired dress (http://www2.victoriassecret.com/images/prodlgvw/V252744.jpg), Alexis rotated her neck around wincing a bit at the slight pinching of her skin. Lowering her brows, she walked across her bedroom and to her floor length mirrors and suddenly stopped. With horror she saw Helena's silver cuffed choker clasped around her neck. Lifting her hand up to the center of the choker, she ran her fingers along the sapphire blue gem breathless. ::

"Unbelieveable.."

:: She softly whispered as she pushed her losely curled blonde hair away from the chocker. She had thought it was all some sort of dream...but it hadn't been. It was a reality. Inhaling a sharp breath, Alexis grabed about 5 silver bangles and slipped them onto her right wrist. Lifting her chin ever so slightly, Alexis approved of her overall look and grabbed her silver clutch heading out of her room. Making her way into the livingroom, Alexis immediately grabed her cell phone which laid on one of the coffee tables and flipped it open. Scanning the numbers, she came across Morgans, but before she could hit send, she heard the a knocking on her door. Lifting her eyes to her front door, Alexis' moved past her couch and over to the front door opening it seeing Morgan, Delilah, and Alison. ::

"Ladies...."

:: Without another word, she opened her door wider to invite the three woman in. Alexis needed to grab a few last things before leaving. ::

[Foxfire]

After the smoke cleared and the battle settled, all was quiet at the Klein Mansion. Nothing but the moon's haunting glow cast down on the three story house. The fires raged on with sirens ringing in the background, but no evidence of Jasmine Klein would be found. Markus - the murderer who killed Frost's dear cousin and child was finally put in his grave. All the bodies purposely burned including the Mansion. All her tracks covered - the police officers and firefighters would be arriving in due time, but they would not find Jasmine Klein.

Instead, she returned to the city. She found an old safe house that was secure and free of bugged telephones and other communication devices. It was a small house away from the busy cities other gigantic buildings. Settled down after a long hot shower, Jasmine seemed to find her inner peace or so it seemed.

Madonna's "Paradise not for me" played in the background of the small one story house. A small picture frame clung to her hands. A glass of white whine in the other with the mutant now able to grieve quietly.

She had heard of the party being held tonight in the Senator's behalf, but Jasmine was hardly in the partying mood. Usually she would crash the party but because she had not been invited she declined to go. A drastic change for her with everything that happened over the week. She pondered about calling one of the Six but who? She barely knew any of them and with her behavior lately she was positive she alienated all of them.

Wiping away a tear she sipped her wine before realizing sitting around was just making it worse. Scooping up the television remote, she saw the race was still going on. But Sharon was in the lead by probably a thousand votes or more. Jasmine hoped the Senator one the race - she more than deserved it.

Sitting back on the small sofa she continued to watch coverage of the race. Her mood gloomy and her eyes red and puffy from crying. Despite the line of work she was in, death was never easy for her. Her eyes fell down to her small Motorola flip phone, picking it up. The florescent blue lights lighting up the keypad.

The number for Illustra was found in her address book her thumb close to dialing. She was tempted to call Morgan - a very unlikely woman to reach out to but she was still Jasmine's half sister. Sighing she closed her phone and tossed it across the small sofa.

Getting to her feet, Jasmine decided to attend the Rainbow room but first she needed to find a suitable dress for the event. It would be good for the mutant to get out rather than shut the world out.

[Jill Monroe]

<< standing right outside Alexis' door. Morgan heard her phone in her clutch....she reached inside for it...>>

It's Alexis.

<< Morgan answers>>

Alexis, we're right outside your door...here to pick you up so we can all go down to the dock together.

<< the women wait...they still have Haleigh to meet with>>

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh was a little more perceptive than the average individual... and she could feel the cold around Alison.... but she could also feel the grief... and the sense of helplessness Alison felt.

"Alison.... you know... we've been through a lot together.... and in case you aren't sure, i want you to know... you'll never stand alone, okay? I'll always be nearby, I'll ALWAYS be on your side. When you can't find the strength inside to go on.... you just call me. I'll be right there. I know you like to be independent and strong and all that... but we all need someone for support every now and then. I may have hated you in the beginning... but damned if I don't love you now. So... you know where to find me... just in case."

Haleigh let the subject change, sighing herself as she pulled on her overcoat. "Well, that's just great.... no, don't wory about Jasmine.... I've been having her electronically watched every since we docked... I have a couple men on standby to intercept her if she starts acting squirelly. Yeah, let's go.... I hate being late."

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7 PM

Haleigh smoothed her black cocktail dress, looking herself over in the mirror. Her dress was simple enough, a plain, figure-fitting design with a halter top, and a fluttering hem just above her knees, but it was covered in sparkles that shimmered with her movement and set it apart from any old mundane party dress. A pair of modest, open-toed heels and some accesorizing jewelry later, and Haleigh was ready to go, her eye makeup as dark and smokey as her soul and her wavy blond hair down around her shoulders. She looked ready to party, and when she flashed the mirror a disarming smile, there wasn't a hint of the inner turmoil she was struggling with.

Alison had said they had only a couple of hours left until master mold was upon them.... would this be the last time she saw two good friends? She resolved to make Mystech pay... how, she wasn't sure yet.... but the price would be high. She poured some dogfood into the bowls in the kitchen for her blue dobie and brindle boxer, and then when into her study to get a few small firearms to conceal on her person while she waited for the rest of the Six to come down.

[Foxfire]

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Jasmine had already made her way down to the Rainbow room, vast amounts of press hounded her after the Gail Weathers incident.

"Jasmine! Jasmine!" They yelled but Jasmine's eyes were fixated on the party tonight. She passed Gail Weathers before turning to stop. Walking up to her, Jasmine smiled fully. "Nice shiner sweetie."

And off the mutant went, going inside. Plenty of fashion critic's adored her outfit especially since it was Resident Evil based. Her black stiletto heals adding about an inch or more to her petite height.

Voguing it, Jasmine looked brilliant including her eye - markup which was of dark and alluring. Her hair was down and layered to her shoulder with highlights of black intertwining. Side stepping a few patrons she moved to the bar. Slipping down onto the small bar stool. The tender noticed her right away with a smile, "What can I get you?"

"Lemon drop." (I couldn't resist, they are sooooo good lol)

He nodded, her athletic legs crossing at the knee. Her clear fingernails wrapped around the martini glass. Her tongue tapping at the sugar on the rim of the glass just as the lemonade hit her lips. She knew these would go down easy tonight. "What else can I get you?"

"How about a cigarette?" Jasmine had been trying to quite since Haleigh scolded her about the habit. "I've got one." He handed one over placing the cigarette inside her lips and lighting it for you. "Smoking its banned in bars, restaurants, etc." Traces of smoke crawling through her glossy lips as she rolled her eyes, "Trust me I need one after this week."

The plasma screen's in the Rainbow room were recording the live coverage of the election race and Jasmine's right hook to new reporter Gail Weathers. Shaking her head, Jasmine blew more smoke from her lips. She was quiet tonight - very unusual for Frost. Grabbing the rest of the Lemon drop she downed it.

"How about a Long Island iced tea?"

He moved along to get Jasmine's drink for her.

[Jill Monroe]

<< the women of the Six were now on Haleigh's floor and at her door. Each woman stood looking beautiful in a unique way..the dresses they wore each seemed to fit the woman's persona and presentation.>>


<< the waited for Haleigh to come and join them so that they could all head down to the underground dock>>

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia sat by her front door and was primping in her compact. She wore a BCBG blue column gem toned dress with a matching wrap and clutch. her hair was gathered up in a stylish updo with loose ringlet curls to frame her face with blue white diamond earings and a matching blue/white diamond circlet around her neck to add a touch of bling to The columnar dress which went well with her tall slender frame (5'11") and accentuated the surprisingly ample clevage that she possesed. a few moments later an Black Escalade stretch limo pulls up. Alycia is greeted by two Clandestine Inc agents who are dressed in simple yet sharp tuxes.::

Agent: Good evening Ms. Barnett. We're here to transport yourself and Senator Kelly to the Rainbow Room.

Alycia: ::nodding:: thank you.

:: after being escorted to the limo and helped inside...she finds Sharon already inside...seated in the deep leather seats with dim lighting in the cabin.::

Sharon!

::Alycia smirked as she seated herself , reaching over to hug her friend.::

Girl you looking good this evening!

:: Alycia winked as she made herself comfortable across from Sharon. the limo begins to move...taking off for its destination and giving the women a chance to have one last private conversation....::


I know this isnt exactly in character for me....but i'm very excited this evening. I really think you're gonna knock the ball out of the park with this election....you've had ALOT of backers and supporters through this whole thing.

::she reaches for a bottle of Cristal champagne and pours herself and Sharon a glass.::

[Jessica Hamby]

Zach answered the door, wearing a yankees ball cap, a sleeveless tshirt that revealed his muscular arms, and a pair of tan cargo shorts. Standing there barefoot, it was obvious he was staying in tonight, and that Haleigh must've told him it was a ladies night out. He flashed them all a gracious, pearly smile as he looked them over.

"You all look VERY lovely tonight. Haleigh will be right out... she went to... well... you know her. Tell Miss Kelly I wish her good luck... I'm sure she doesn't need it."

Haleigh's heels could be heard clicking quickly across the floor, approaching, and she smiled at them as Zach stepped back from the threshold. Haleigh looks up at Zach, who is STILL taller than her, even in her heels. He smiles and tells her she looks stunning, and they hug and briefly kiss goodbye. Haleigh shuts the door behind her as she joined the rest out in the hall. Haleigh looked round her... with the exception of Alexis, they were all wearing black... as if going to a funeral.... how ironic.... perhaps they were. One of the people standing right here before her would not live much longer, and as Haleigh's eyes settled on that person, she found it increasingly difficult carry on the facade... she smiled anyway, her face bright even as her thoughts were glooming.... Sharon would win, but the happiness would be shortlived. Haleigh tried to focus on just the positive... this is a party for Sharon.... a victory party... just think about that... and nothing else... the time to be pained will come later. Thought she, as she gestured toward the elevator.

"Well, everyone looks absolutely wonderful... I'm so proud of Sharon... she deserves this win.... and we ALL know she will win... in our hearts.... we know it. now lets go CELEBRATE!"

[Silver Swan]

:: Sharon greeted Alycia with a hug as she entered the Limo.::

::Sharon was wearing a black one shoulder asymetrical designed dress by Bebe. The dress was form fitting and gave Sharon a surprisingly trendy look. her blonde, highlighted hair was down and parted on the side, slicked back to give her a slick avante garde look and her neck was adorned with a black chocker.::

Thank you! i dont know..i just felt like trying something different this evening....I actually feel GOOD right now!

::the limo traveled across town and Alycia handed Sharon a goblet of cristal champagne::

Alycia: and you SHOULD feel good. after everything we've seen and been through..not just in our line of work..but with the Six, you DESERVE this moment...and you ARE going to win this..no one deserves it more than you.

Sharon: I just hope i can really get those bastards...MysTech i mean...its time they had their BALLS NAILED TO THE WALL!

Alycia: i couldnt agree more! now you're talking!

::the ada smirked with delight as she raised her glass::

to VICTORY, Sharon! we'll help The Six get those bastards...you'll see.

::Sharon couldnt help but smile....she was starting to loosen up a bit..enjoy herself and this evening. all her hard work, her bravery and determination had paid off....she was finally beginning to feel like she would WIN after all.::

::the limo seemed to pick up a little speed::

Sharon:you're right...to VICTORY !!

:: the women cheer as they toast and take a sip....when suddenly...the Limo comes to a SCREECHING holt....throwing Sharon forward across the cabin and causing Alycia to fall back and lose hold of her glass..::


UGH!!!! whats HAPPENEND??

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan was a bit surprised to see Zach answer the door. She hadnt really paid much attention to him on the yacht as she was wrapped up in her own neurosis...she didnt realize that he was a guest of Haleigh's at Illustra. still she smiled and nodded gracefully at his comment>>

<<in an icy voice>>: Thank you, Zach...and trust me, Sharon appreciates your support.

<< the four women smile in their own ways at Zach and soon Haleigh arrives. Morgan had never attended a formal event WITH Haleigh as a friend or willing ally...so this was the first time that the two women had traveled in the same circle on good terms>>

<< Morgan looked down at Haleigh...being the tallest woman present.>>

this is a moment for us to remember....Delilah is with us full time, and this is the first time that Alison, myself and Haleigh have EVER attened an event TOGETHER without trying to kill each other along the way.

<< a light hearted moment from Morgan...she seemed to be much calmer than she had ever been before. not icy, not bitchy..just calm and serene.>>

You look very beautifull this evening Haleigh...if only Cameron could see you now eh?

<< bidding zach farewell, the women walk together to the express elevator and shoot down to the underground dock. there transport awaits them....and they all board the luxury cabin and seat themselves. the limo pulls off and goes round the upward ramp to come outside...but they dont make it past the office park when the Limo is STOPPED...and from the tinted windows...they can see a barrage of flashing lights...police lights>>

Morgan: what the hell is THIS!? why are we stopped?

<< she presses the intercom>>: Driver, what is happening? why are we being stopped!?

<< multiple uniformed figures close in on the vehical...one of whom Haleigh recognizes....>>

Officer to the Limo Driver: let down all the windows of this vehical and let us see the passengers in this car.

<< the windows are brought down and the women find themselves greeted by powerfull beams of light and several police officers peering into the vehical.>>

Officer: Good evening Ladies....just where exactly are you headed this evening?

Morgan: <<shaking her head with disbelief>> are you kidding me?! we are VIP guests of SENATOR SHARON KELLY...we are on our way to her PARTY at the Rainbow Room...this is MY premesis youve stopped us on...so WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!? << she bellows at the officer>>

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: After a little meet and greet by Haleigh's new cutie boyfriend, Alexis smirked to Zach before turning and leaving with the other woman. She stuck out like a sore thumb in her coral blue dress among all black, but it suited Alexis this evening. ::

:: Climbing into the limo, Alexis crossed her long legs and sat back looking out the tinted windows as the vehical began to move. Running her tongue along her lips to moisten them, she jerked forward slightly at the sudden stop of the limo. Lowering her brows in confusion, she glanced over toward Morgan seeing her already begin to freak out. Moving her attention back to the tinted limo windows, they began to lower and a blinding light beamed onto her face. Squinting with annoyance, Alexis fluttered her long black lashes. ::

"Do you mind?"

:: Waving her hand at the flashlight, the bulb immediately faded and went black. Smirking, Alexis rolled her eyes away from the confused cop as he began to hit his flashlight trying to figure out why it went black. ::

"Moron."

:: Mumbling to herself as she glanced around the limo at the others. ::

[Harbinger]

:: Alison leans forward....and narrows her eyes....as she stares at one of the men.::

this isnt legitamate.....those arent real police officers...they're MYSTECH GOONS trying to flush us out in the open! they want us to fight them so that they can give "footage" of mutants and witches terrorizing police officers!

and......across town.....Master Mold is about to ATTACK!!

:: "Officers" began to surround the vehical and take aim with guns or brandishing batons::

[Foxfire]

Buzzing with life, celebrities and other VIP's the Rainbow room was a huge success. All that was missing were the members of the Six and Senator Kelly and her posse. After nursing her Long Island iced tea, Jasmine checked her watch. It was unlike the Senator or the Six to be tardy to an event especially one to benefit a friend. Jasmine might have been new to the team but she was a quick study.

Her gut instinct told her something was wrong but what? Peering up at one of the plasma screen television sets, the polls were showing Sharon's reign. A small smile cracking on her lips - at least something was positive tonight. Standing up from the stool, she stepped off from the bar. Several people dancing around her or conversing. The hair on the back of her neck rose and goosebumps lingered on her skin. Something was terribly wrong but what?

Her suspicions growing the more time passed by but she would be helpless locating where the others were. Green eyes immediately went in searching for the group, first locating the dance floor. Walking upstairs, Jasmine headed down the hallway to check the VIP lounge, one was reserved for a Victoria party. But where was Morgan? She tried to reassure herself everything was fine but something in the air was stale.

[Pam De Beaufort]

"Oh come on!"

:: Grunting out, Alexis placed her hand on the handle of the limo door and pulled it toward her. Forcing the door open, she slammed it into two of MysTech's goons, sending a massive energy charge which sent them hurling 30 feet away. Stepping out of the limo, three office took aim at Alexis and shot at her at point blank range, but the blonde simple stood there looking down at where the "bullets" hit. Glamouring their bullets into nothing more than marshmellows before they hit, Alexis lifted her eyes, unamused. ::

"Cute."

:: Thrusting her hand out, both men began to shake violently as a surge of electricity began to shoot throughout their bodies. Screaming in horror and foaming at the mouth, both men EXPLODED instantly. ::

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia slowly sits up....and looks around. Sharon was thrown across the cabin and landed next to her. both women are winded::

well..that was harsh. DRIVER...whats happened? are you allright?

DRIVER!?

:: a figure suddenly lurches into view at their window and bangs on it...flasbulbs began to go off Alycia and Sharon instinctively kick back away from the window and try to hide their faces.::

It's that MAN i saw outside of my office!? how did he find us HERE??

:: the man seemed intent on getting to them and it appeared he wanted to hurt them...Alycia, wouldnt let herself or Sharon be victims this time as grabbed her clutch and pulled out her 9 mm glock::

EAT HOT LEAD YOU BASTARD!

:: steadying herself as she takes aim....she opens fire...blasting the "man" in the face two times with deadly accuracy as he falls back from the limo::


We've got to get OUT OF HERE!!

Sharon: we cant just go out into the open dressed like this without protection....i'm pressing my panic button!


::Sharon hits the panic button on her cell phone and a distress call is immediately sent to Haleigh. meanwhile....Alycia crawls foward on the seat and leans forward to see what became of the man she shot....::


Alycia: what the hell...WHERE IS HE!?


::all hell is about to break loose now::

[Master Mold]

>>the "man" stumbles away..his hand over his face..but no blood flows...no screams come. only an odd crackling sound as SPARKS shoot forward from the wounds in his face.

>> sqwarrkkkk......*** warning....unit has sustained trauma from conventional weapon identified as 9 mm glock..initiating repair sequence...activating Master Mold protocall!

>>a powerfull tremor is heard as light fixtures for several square miles around began to flicker and the bulbs shatter...traffic lights go haywire and a selective black out begins to occurr...suddenly a scound that can only be described as earth shaking, sky shattering THUNDER BOOMS across the skies and through the air as SUPER SENTINEL..the largest robotic formation EVER emerges...dwarfing EVERYTHING around it...every building and reaching FAR into the sky. it begans to drawn on raw building materials from various construction sites pulling them into its body to further bolster it..although it is composed of vibranium steel...the only metal stronger than this would be adamantium. the dimensions of this robot exceed the wildest imagination of anyone that happen to be in the area...as its glowing red eyes began to survey the area..


>>self awareness and repair complete. all systems fully functional...scanning the area and registering multiple humanoid life forms...all normal in genetic structure. searching for prime targets.....Barnett, Alycia. and Kelly, Sharon.

>> his vision zeros in on the limo.

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan gasped as Alexis burst forth from the limo and attacked>>

NO! Alison just said thats what they want....curses!


<< an alarm began to go off on her cell phone just as Alison warned that Master Mold was about to attack.>>

It's sharon...she and Alycia need help!

you guys do whatever you have to do to STOP these fools here...and make SURE that NO trace of us being here is left. I'm teleporting to Sharon and Alycia now!

<< a crash of thunder heralds the opening of a disc and Morgan is gone in the blink of an eye. the disc OPENS high in the sky and morgan comes FLYING out of it. having lost her dress and now wearing a form fitting Leather cat suit with silver accents and a low slung, chain link double belt. as she charges through the skies ..she cant HELP but to spot Master Mold>>

GODDESS!! that thing is ENORMOUS...Ive got to clim to altitudes almost as high as what jets travel just to reach its HEAD!

<< she notices people down below already in a panic...and traffic accidents happening for miles around because of the power fluxuations>>

this is really happening... I've got to do something NOW! this is a super sentinel...i better cast a cloaking spell to hide myself so that i slam into him without him knowing.

<< chimes sound off and a swirl of magick flows around Morgan as she casts her spell...and stretches her hands forward...clenching her fists as she speeds up and charges toward the head of Master Mold...>>

Ill NAIL him before he can even BEGIN to lock on Sharon and Alycia!

<< thinking herself protected by her cloaking spell and counting on her airborn maneuverability, she charges forward..building up speed and momentum as her clenched fists manifest halos of energy around them that grow to basket ball size...she intends to slam into him using eldritch concussive force...hopefully to severly damage his head>>
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Outside Illustra

<< with morgan having rushed away to fight Master Mold....the others are now left to follow Alexis' lead. it was a most unexpected move on the part of the meta human...but now was not the time to pull punches....Alison was the first out of the Limo with the others following to fight the small army of well armed mystech thugs.>>

[Harbinger]

It's happening!

:: Alison gritted her teeth as she glared at the men outside of the Limo. for reasons entirely different than Alexis', Alison abandonned her initial hesitation and emerged from the limo. gesturing ala' Prue Halliwell...a rushing chime sound is heard as she seends three more men flying violently backward and slamming HEAD FIRST through glass windows of a store window.::

:: she looks up and notices survielance cameras bearing Mystech's logo...and as the others deal with more thugs Guardian freezes the cameras in solid blocks of ice before BLOWING THEM UP, destroying them and their visual feed completely.::

we have to hurry....do this by the numbers everyone...we dont have time to waste on these wretches!

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Bolts of lightning began to flash in the sky as Alexis lifted her arms out to the side. Her hands began to glow a brilliant blue ora and her eyes faded to a stark white. Suddenly, Alexis moved her arms forward and clapped her hands together igniting the blue ora with a thunderous BANG. The ground beneth the entire group, including the MysTech goons, began to shake as a massive wave of concrete emerged from the ground, traveling toward an abandoned SUV. ::

:: Keeping her hands clasped in front of her, the moment the wave of concrete approched the SUV, Alexis released her hands, palm first, allowing the massive wave of concrete to explode on contact with the SUV, sending it hurling at speeds unknown straight into the men, instantly killing them. The SUV slid in an erratic fashion until it came to a halt, while chunks of concrete began to rain down all around the street from the explosion. ::

[Jessica Hamby]

"Why, thank you Morgan, you look as gorgeous as ever yourself... but then... you ARE a supermodel... so we all should've guessed. Yes, this moment IS rather extraordinary... something not even Alison could have predicted, right? Hmm.... if only we KNEW where our dear Cameron is... I worry for him. We weren't on the best of terms before he disappeared... I would hate for that to be the way things were left between us."

Haleigh seemed much more reflective on her relationships with her comrades lately... after they all loaded into the limo Haleigh spoke to Delilah... with a friendly tone... a first since they had never talked anything but business.

"Delilah... I'm glad you're staying with us.... you've been such a help lately, more than you know." said she, unknowingly echoing Morgan's previous statements. The limo abruptly stopped... and the events that followed gave Haleigh chills... this was it.... already? They hadn't even gotten to hear the OFFICIAL news of Sharon's victory. Haleigh stared out at the 'officers'. Their lights were bright but Haleigh's pupils immediately adjusted.... she recognized one of the men... and her eyes narrowed. Alexis lashed out, and Haleigh quickly reacted.

"NO!" She yelled.... but it was too late. Haleigh was immediately alerted to Sharon's distress call, and she and Morgan affirm that Sharon has sounded her panic alarm almost simultaneously.... and then Morgan disappears. "NO! DAMN IT.... Alison!" Haleigh calls... but Guardian is already out of the limo, fighting back. Haleigh sighs, realizing what she has to do... she unholsters the USP 45 that she'd concealed under her dress and charges out of the limo after Alison, singling out the man she'd recognized moments ago. Every single weapon that the mystech cronies are wielding suddenly leaves the hands of their previous owner, flying toward Haleigh and sticking to the limo as if by magnets... the cameras that had been set up to catch the action on film explode, ala Alison... and Haleigh prowls up to a stunned, young looking man.

"Detective O'Connell.... I thought we had an understanding....I figured you had to be in Mystech's pocket... no HONEST new york detective could afford the flashy suits you wear."

Haleigh growls, that Grizzly bear look overtaking her again, as she forces the man to his knees, pointing the gun at his head... and then, as if deciding that death was too easy, Haleigh pistol-whips him repeatedly... unleashing an anger she had been bottling up since finding out the awful truth a few nights ago.... she beats him to death... until Alison's voice calls them all to hurry, and she lets his body slump to the pavement. Haleigh begins gunning down the nearest Mystech goons, 'double-tapping' each in the head. She abandons the firearm once she runs out of ammunition, but is far from unarmed... the streetlamps take to violently swiping mystech goons several at a time and throwing them into walls, parked cars and other various streetside objects, such as garbage cans and parking meters.

[Master Mold]

>>Master Mold's shocking, surprising appearence is the most terrfying thing at this moment. he gathers data at an alarming rate as he surveys everything around him for miles. state of the art sensory equipment which ispart of his programming allows him to sense everything from wind speeds to temperature changes but there's something else....something that allows him to SEE Spellbinder coming for him INSPITE of her cloaking spell. against this super sentinel, most magicks will NOT work against him. its an extreme advantage for him..and a terrifying disadvantage for Spellbinder...not to mention PAINFULL

>> imminent danger, humanoid female approaching at high velocity...identity scan: Spellbinder. non mutant super powered; harnesses the energy identified as "magick". defense mode on.

>> with ridiculous ease and brute force... Master Mold SMACKS Spellbinder out of the air as if she were nothing more than an annoying gnat. The force of the blow is so great that it immediately KO's the witch as she is sent crashing down VIOLENTLY into the very Limo containing sharon and alycia. the impact is SICKENING as metal and glass are shattered and smashed.

>>Master Mold continues to survey the area...stepping forward and causing gaslines to break and fire hydrants to explode and water spouts to gush in their place.

>>Immediate threat neutralized. continuing to reinforce physical structure and survey the area.

[Foxfire]

Jasmine continued on her search for the others, finally concluding the others were in trouble. Her instincts never failed her in fact they kept her alive. Walking down the spiral staircase she passed a few patrons of the building as the lights flickered and began to dim. Even the pulse pounding bass of Rainbow Room dulled until the entire building abruptly went pitch black. The red glow of Emergency lights lit up the various exists supplying small amounts of light. The music now off, the place was eerie silent. Jasmine gripped the sterling railing to catch her balance from falling.

Outside horrid gasps of fright were heard "WHAT IS IT?!" Jasmine over heard just as the traffic lights went on and off like a light switch. Jasmine's ears easily depicted a Semi - Truck attempting to turn as the ear piercing sound of thunder and what felt like an earthquake rocked the busy city of New York. A roar and screech of breaks was heard before a massive crash was heard as a pile - up of traffic was formed. And at the very last second Jasmine's green eyes went wide as she gasped spotting the Semi - Truck speeding for the Rainbow Room.

"Oh God...."

Was all she said before a massive crash was heard with the truck smashing through the building. Layers of bricks, steel, and other materials were caved in with the truck's front bumper caved inward. Screams and cries of pain were echoed and more panic spread as blood was painted on the flooring of the place. A fire igniting on the truck's engine with the driver killed on impact.

People scrambled on one another for survivor. Several people falling even a few teenagers. Their helpless cries silenced with the ceiling beams collapsing on them.

Sounds were murmured for Jasmine who was violently thrown across the room landing on the dance floor. A gash formed above her right brow, the blood trickling down. Blinking her vision she could smell fire and smoke in the air. The sprinklers seemed jammed because they did not activate. Lifting her chin up to see shadows dancing on the walls as they tried to escape the place. Touching her brow she felt the blood leaking.

"HELP ME!!!" Yelled a woman about Jasmine's age who was pinned in front of the truck's engine. Getting to her feet, Jasmine stumbled before regaining her balance. Her eyes adjusting to the darkness - luckily she was adaptive in the darkness. Her eyes carrying a small silver glow to them.

Walking over, Jasmine felt slightly nauseous to see bodies sprawled out in various positions due to the truck or from being trampled. Coughing the truck's engine was slowly catching fire. Hurrying her pace, Jasmine ran up to the red head, it was Gail Weather's. "Jasmine!" She cried weakly, her body pinned against the truck. Blood seeping from her mouth as Jasmine looked around for something to pry the reporter free.

"Hold on!" She called firmly hoping to reassure her. "I need some help in here!" She yelled but people were so frantic it was useless. "Damn it!" She cursed before sprinting for the bar. Grabbing the fire extinguisher she moved to spray the fire - successfully putting it out. Tossing to the ground, glass lined the ground with blood and broken tables and chairs.

"Gail - concentrate on my voice." Lighting a match to lock eyes with the reporter, Jasmine nodded, "I will get you out of here, I promise! I'm not leaving this place without you."

[Silver Swan]

::Sharon was screaming....and suddenly...the IMPACT. she had no way of knowing it was her friend Morgan who had been slammed into the limo...her eldritch concussive force detonating upon impact....but she had hit the FRONT end of the Limo...thankfully sparing Alycia and herself the WORST of the impact.::

:: seconds pass before Sharon stirs back to consciousness...shaking as she coughs hard and tries to sit up::


Oh...my god....
::the limo is twisted, crushed...there's smoke and shattered glass everywhere::

ohhh....my head...!

:: a cut across sharon's forehead as well as some bruised ribs tells her she didnt get off totally free of injuries....she slowly looks over to Alycia::

She's unconsious...ive got to pull us out of here!

::COUGH COUGH!!


ow!!


:: Sharon clumsily manages to get the back door OPEN!...she struggles...carefull not to snag Alycia on any of the jagged pieces of metal ....::

sorry Alycia...im not strong enough to carry you...

:: Sharon struggles as she drags Alycia away from the vehicle....as far as she can..which is a near by light post. it is very dark and there's the smell of fire and smoke in the air. a nearby fire hydrant has ruptured and water is gushing everywhere::


wha..whats HAPPENED...

:: she turns and sees a battered MORGAN laying on top of the front part of the Limo...which is completely crushed!! she's trapped in some kind of metal coil!! though sharon is shaken up and slightly injured...without fear she rushes back to the limo::


::Alycia begans to awaken:: ...uggnnnnnnn...what hit us...where are......oh no... ::she sits up..but she cant stand just yet. still too weak and dizzy. she weakly calls out to Sharon::

Alycia: Sharon....no! come back...wait for The Six to come help us.....its ....too..dangerous....

:: she falls back into unconsciousness::

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Sharon reaches Morgan...

Sharon: HOW did she get here...who DID this to her!? it must be MysTech.....they're going to try to destroy me on the night of the election...and Morgan came to help us!

:: she climbs up and begins to try to pry the metal coil loose...::

ARGHH!

MORGAN PLEASE WAKE UP!!!...I"M NOT STRONG ENOUGH!!


:: a large looming shadow begans to cast over them both::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder SNAPS awake...seeing Sharon struggling to try to fry her...>>

Sharon!? what are you doing??

<<Spellbinder sits up...and immediately bends back the coils with her super strength....>>

what are you doing out here....I came to help....and...

<< Spellbinder herself was still groggy from the impact though her eldritch blast took the BRUNT of it...she just didnt have her bearings quite yet...as she tried to get totally free of the wreckage.>>

<< the shadow loomed over them and the sky was completely obscured by Master Mold>>

MASTER MOLD..thats why I'm here....Master Mold was about to attack!

Master Mold: >> two targets identified. Kelly, Sharon...human. Spellbinder, non mutant super powered. Both classified as extreme threat. final solution...termination...


Morgan: Sharon...get the hell out of here.....do you hear me?? I'll draw his fire... RUN FOR IT!!


<< Master Mold had locked on to both targets>>

Master Mold: >>Target, Kelly, Sharon is attempting to escape...Target, Spellbinder is holding position. use of lethal force is authorized...activating repulsor blast


Sharon: Morgan.....I....

<< a look of extreme fear comes over sharon as Morgan screams at her to RUN FOR HER LIFE. she heeds Morgan's command and attempts to flee. Master mold unleashes two MASSIVE BROAD BEAMED BLASTS from his eyes..the beams expand as the crash down and OBLITERATE the limo and the GROUND beneath it...the expanding shockwave from the blast as well as the blast radius field SLAMS into Sharon and she SCREAMS as she is blown forward and slammed down by blast....most of her clothing is burned off.>>

<< the limo is now a pile of melted slag inside a HUGE crater.....MORGAN is laying at the edge of the crater. her pentagram of protection having saved her....AGAIN...but now..she had NO strength. she couldnt get up...couldnt walk...and was trembling...barely conscious.>>


<< sharon was only steps from Alycia Barnett laying face down...blood from her mouth and nose...not moving...a car alarm was going off near by as small fires raged all around them.>>

Morgan: uhhhhh....i...failed......

Master Mold:>>Target, Spellbinder still functions. Energy levels and vital signs are extremely low. will not be able to survive another attack. locking on target with Destructor Beam....in 5, 4, 3, 2.......


Morgan: ...i think I'm .....done.


Master Mold: >> 1.......

[Harbinger]

::The Six are pushed to the limit. backed into a corner by a greedy, ambitious MysTech agent...and while Haleigh disposes of him...Alison, Alexis and Delilah make vicious short work of the rest....when Alison cries out::


We've got to go NOW!!

:: Alison teleblinks the entire group from where they are.....to where Morgan, Sharon and Alycia are. ::

we're TOO LATE!!!...SHARON!!

:: Alison covers her mouth with her hand as she beholds a scene out of hell. They see the fires, the crater, Alycia slumped against a light pole, Sharon lying face down and Morgan... Master Mold is about to fire upon Morgan one last time!::

MORGAN!!

:: Guardian rushes forward....standing between Master Mold's path of fire and Morgan..she stretches her hands as a bell tolls....and as Master Mold BLASTS DOWN with both his massive hands....SHE manifests a force dome around herself and Morgan...the force field REPELLS the blast and dissipates its concussive force...but its a TREMENDOUS strain on Guardian to have to fight back such MASSIVE raw energy projection::

Black Widow, Shockwave, MorningStar......HIT HIM WITH EVERYTHING YOU"VE GOT!

:: she continues to fight back the the destructive blast with her force field...which is SUPPOSED to be unbreakable...giving the others a chance to strike Master Mold from various points with ALL the power than can muster.....seeing how IMMENSE this robot is..nothing LESS than full power will do.::

:: Jasmine would be able to see from where she was..the massive super sentinel...the sheer size of him would allow her to find her way to his ground zero...and the rest of the team....like it or not..she NEEDED to go to them now.::

[Foxfire]

Gail could only attempt to nod as she winced in pain. The pain excruciating with the truck literally keeping her spinal column together and ultimately alive. Blowing out the match, Jasmine attempted to pry some of the truck's hood away but she was not capable - her strength level was average. This was not her level of expertise.

Frost would have to manually move it herself via backing the truck up. "I'm going to move this truck its going to be painful but its the only way." Another nod was given to signal the reporter understood, "Do it." She said breathless, her breathing more labored.

Running over to the side of the truck, Jasmine opened the door as the driver collapsed on the interior of the seat. Blood splattered inside of the truck as Jasmine nearly gagged from the sight and stench of blood. Stepping up she climbed inside to push the dead driver on the passenger side. Luckily the keys were still inside but she could only hope the truck would start. At first the truck's engine grumbled and roared but in the end, it was totaled.

Climbing out of the truck, Jasmine maneuvered her hands as a massive onslaught of water gushed from her hands to drown the massive engine before a thick dense sheet of ice covered it. Gail couldn't believe her eyes but Jasmine was desperate here to free her and hopefully save her life. The truck's engine was frozen in place until a loud clank was heard as Jasmine roughly hit the fire extinguisher's body into the engine hoping to shatter it. It took her about a grueling ten minutes before she broke through with Gail bellowing out a banshee like cry.

Gail roughly connects with the floor in a heap. Her body worn and torn like an old sweater or a bait on a hook. Running over, Jasmine knelt down to her. Her hands instinctively moving to heal the woman. In times of extreme need, Jasmine was able to do this but only for others and not herself. That healing genre was passed to Blaze, and so Jasmine could only use it at specific points. Her cold hands caressing the red head's pale face as the wounds began to disappear. Life returning to Gale as she breathed easier and her muscles and bones re - forming.

She was fully healed as Jasmine felt woozy herself. Jasmine got up gently helping up Gail. "I need to go and help my friends - do what you can here." Jasmine turned to leave as she heard her name. "Jasmine .... I won't forget this and your secret is safe with me. Thank you." Jasmine nodded, her mind focused on the others.

Rushing from the debris and wreckage of the Rainbow room, Jasmine stopped with a gasp to see an enormous mammoth standing in the city. Determined and pig headed she headed over to a small Honda motor cycle. Climbing on top of it she started it with ease as the engine roared and off Jasmine Road, taking the back streets. She knew the city like the back of her hand. Her hands gripping the handle bars roughly as she sped up, passing massive amounts of carnage. Fear clutching her heart the more she traveled.

She continued her descent until she was able to pass more clues such as fire hydrants that exploded and others various objects. The on rushing sound of a motor cycle was heard until Jasmine could be seen on that motor cycle. Smoke and blood staining her usually wintery facade. The motor cycle's bright light was the only vehicle on the road as she saw the limo and finally the gigantic being. Climbing off the bike she rushed towards the others. Cuts, bruises, and scrapes lined her but she seemed okay. However her eyes fell on Morgan, the Senator, and the others.

Her eyes morphing into a midnight blue as she felt that rage overtaking her. Drawing her eyes on Master Mold, she outstretched her hands. Narrowing her eyes a massive wave of water escaped her hands before it build more momentum before it became a tsunami adding power from the fire hydrant. The currents massive, abnormally fast, and powerful no normal human or superior being would survive but Jasmine knew this would probably put just a dent in him. Her eyes locked and her attitude was fierce that contained an unwavering rage to it and the others members could either sense it or see it.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Appearing in front of Master Mold, Alexis' head immediately tipped backwards as she looked up at how massive this beast truly was. But her attention was soon drawn to Alison who sprung into action first and quickly ran forward to help Morgan. She held back Master Molds attack, but it appeared to be taking a toll of the woman. ::

:: Stepping forward, Alexis lifted both hands to the side and rose them above her head. Bolts of lightning flashed along the skyline illuminating the darkened streets. Suddenly massivly HUGE lightning bolts began to SLAM into Master Mold at machine gun-like speed; the impact sending flashes of blinding white light that could be seen from miles away, and tremors that could be felt from blocks down the street. It looked like something out of War of the Worlds. ::

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh's heart sinks as they appear at the new scene of chaos... are they too late? Her mind, however, is unemotional and takes over... as Alison dives for Morgan, Haleigh directs Delilah to Sharon's side. Haleigh herself dashes for Alycia. Her pulse is good but she's out cold... and Haleigh takes up a defensive position at her side.

"Morningstar... get Sharon out of there!"

Haleigh looks up at Master mold... her countenance is not one of terror.... but anger.... she realizes that it is still drawing metals from the vicinity in order to 'power up'... and she realizes that they must act quickly and stop it before it reaches full power. She begins mentally hurling cars and other heavy objects against the 'ankles' of the robot.... hoping to warp its joints and slow it down, even as she tries to STOP it from drawing the metal around it to itself.... as it pulls metal from the buildings, Haleigh snatches the metal away, pulling the chunks down to the ground around her. Frost sends a massive water attack.... and Haleigh sees opportunity.

"Shockwave..... ZAP HIM WHILE HE'S WET!" Haleigh commands, and she is thrilled to see that Alexis is already doing just that... The Six is working like a well oiled machine, even though they are just five at the moment.... the question was... would that be enough? Haleigh didnt care if they destroyd mastermold right away.. in fact... she was pretty sure they wouldn't... but her first goal was to distract him away from Spellbinder and Guardian.

[Master Mold]

>Master Mold finds itself under attack from two distinct forms. Water and Lightning. Water slams into him but even a tsunami saved wave sent by Frost isnt quite TALL enough to encompass the whole of this super sentinel...the wave reaches to about is waist and causes it to falter a bit as Black Widow interferes with it assimilating the metal from around the area, Shockwave attacks with massive lightning bolts. the Bolts STAGGER the Super Sentinel but it is too well insulated for any more damage to occurr. The Super Sentinel has files on many of earth's heroes and villains, their powers, preferred strategies..and it can adapt to anything.

ALARM!! this unit under attack by three distinct manifestations. Searching area for sources of hostile action...preparing to retaliate.

the Lightning, does manage to counteract some of the other power that Master Mold has been draining from the area and in a surprise twist it's sensors are momentarily scrambled...immobilizing it for that moment. the cars that hit its chest cause it to falter even MORE and actually STUMBLE backward slipping on the remnants of water...the enormous robot seems close to toppling. But he is FAR From finishe with this group.

[Jill Monroe]

<< the group had time to get their wounded AWAY from immediate ground zero....taking refuge behind a large empty bus. Morgan was finally starting to come around. her body ached and her head was spinning but her magicks had saved HER from certain death...at least for now....>>>

<< she groaned as she awakened>>

oh god....Alison...Haleigh....where is...Sharon?

<< with Alison's help, Morgan slowly sat up and looked. Alycia was sitting down on the floor, awake now as well and holding a badly hurt Sharon.>>

Guardian: Sharon is still alive...but her pulse is weak. We cant move her right now....and Master Mold is recovering even as we speak for another round. The four of us....Black Widow, Shockwave, MorningStar and Frost will go back out ther and engage him...Morgan give yourself time to regain your wits and bearing before you come back......we'll need all the help we can get.

::Guardian took a moment to brief the group as their tactician::

I'll encase this bus in a force globe to keep Sharon and Alycia safe..nothing will be able to get through unless I am rendered unconscious. Master Mold is the ultimate epitome of a sentinel...it can do everything a sentinel can do...and MORE, hence the term super sentinel. MAGICKAL attacks will not work which means that Morgan will only have her super strength, stepping discs and wind power, while I can only use my temporal powers, telekinesis and molecular acceleration. MorningStar and Shockwave are the energy projectiors of the group...this battle will be idea for them. Delilah, your photon blasts and laser blasts; Alexis your lightning bolts and plasma blasts. Haleigh, the super sentinel can do what YOU do...exerting power over mechnical objects....and given his size and energy core...he can do it limitlessly...do not try to match him in struggle for control...instead...manifest cannon...plasma cannon. we need to get THROUGH his chest.

Delilah, use your laser to slice off one of his arms. Alexis the other arm. Frost....use the water in the area to encase his legs in ice...make the temperature as low as possible and have the ice rise up to his waist and chest...by reducing the temperature it SHOULD make the area arond his chest brittle. I will place his cranial unit under telekinetic attack and Haleigh...you can BLAST through his chest with your plasma cannon.


<< Alison deliberate left Morgan out of the equation. Morgan was still too shaky to fight right now....and with the ground violently shaking...that could only mean Master mold was back on his feet and ready to attack AGAIN.>>

Guardian: he's coming....we must go out there and draw him away from the bus.

[Alycia Barnett]

::sitting on a bench inside the bus, Alycia craddles sharon in her arms as Sharon lays across the bench. Alycia is unhurt ...maybe a little bruised but unhurt.::

th...thank god you all are here...it all happened so fast. we were on our way...and the limo just STOPPED as if it were cut off...and then suddenly that man appeared..the one i told you about. he was snapping pictures again...and trying to break into the limo. i shot him twice....and when i looked to see where he was....the next thing i knew....that..that giant robot appeared...and just took up ALL the space around us. the impact on the car must have been Morgan when he knocked her out of the air. Sharon pulled me free and tried to help Morgan get free of the metal coil...i passed out again....

:: she bows her head in shame::

this...this is all my fault. i wasnt conscious to help sharon get away fast enough...and Morgan...she got hurt

::she clutches Sharon close to her as she begins to weep::

[Foxfire]

Between the onslaught from herself, Alexis, and Haleigh it seemed like it was possible to topple the Super Sentinel. But even Jasmine wouldn't get her hopes up and this being seemed like nothing they battled before.

Her hands soaked and wrinkled from the massive feet of water she directed at Master Mold. Her eyes glued to those eerie red eyes. Her adrenaline pumping her up for battle but she worried for Morgan, Sharon, and Alycia. Morgan seemed the worst next to Sharon. Her small height felt the ground tremble and shake as Alexis assaulted the being brutally with everything she had as Haleigh worked as a tactician to substitute for Alison.

The wave twisted and morphed as it began to pelt into the armor of Master Mold. Jasmine's eyes glowing a haunting silver tint as she lowered her body temperature. Fragments of frost surrounding the wintery mutant. Her eyes dilating with her heart beat slowing. The usual warmer weather was cut through with sub - zero temperatures as the low wind added a wind chill to it. Quickly the tidal wave that collided with Master Mold was already sweeping with thick dense sheets of ice. Wave after wave was hit into his waist and chest region.

Aiming her hands to the ground, Jasmine's hands splashed a layer of ice in front of her creating her signature ice slide as she curved around to close in on Master Mold's waist.

Her jet black locks soaked with small sparkles of ice frozen to the tips. But Jasmine seemed unrelenting as she maneuvered highly with a closer proximity to target him. Raising her hands close to her chest. Her pale hands began to glow and sparkle with a brilliant dark blue/sliver/white tint. Its sphere like shape was growing with the droplets of water she picked off from the tidal wave. The water splashing back and this is where Frost collected her ice.

Inhaling a deep breath, she channeled all of her energy before the sphere of water/ice intensified into about the size of a small car. Strain was written on Jasmine's face but she didn't show signs of weakness. Hurling the sphere at Master Mold it clashed with a loud clank.

The ice deepening just around the time of snow falling down on Frost like a winter storm. Her drop in temperature and the friction of Shockwave's lightning storm caused a storm between heat and cold. Jasmine's breath could be easily seen through the icy conditions but she seemed unaffected by this. The water thigh length as it began to freeze against the metal, freezing Master Mold more faster.

Frost's eyes sparkling as she watched from mid air around his waist. Her face frowning but her hands kept unleashing round after round. Her energy depleting due to such an enormous power source. Blinking her eyes, she forced more power into it through clenched teeth.

"I...did....not...lose....a...daughter....for....no thing!"

[Pam De Beaufort]

"I've got a better idea..."

:: Cracking her knuckles, Alexis glanced around the surrounding area watching as Master Mold built it's energy off the city. Smirking, it just so happened Alexis was feeling a little power hungry as well. Extending her arms out to her sides once again, Alexis closed her eyes as she slowly began to drain what was left of the surrounding cities energy. Lights suddenly shut off, traffic lights stopped blinking, even sparks of electricity and blazing fires from the battle between Spellbinder and Master Mold instantly disappeared leaving Master Mold with NOTHING to feed off of. ::

:: Alexis' body levitated in the air as the energy continued to build within her. Killing two birds with one stone would surely be fun.....Opening her darkened sapphire eyes, Alexis took aim at the right arm of Master Mold and thrusted both hands forward, sending a storm of energy balls, plasma bolts, lightning bolts, and energy beams hurling at Master Mold; her power level quadrupled to that of before. Her attacks, once again, came at Master Mold at machine gun like speed; enough force to take out the entire Empire State Building, and enough power to make the city powerless. ::

[MorningStar]

[ As Alexis "fed" off the energy in the surrounding area, MorningStar began to draw off of the roar of the destruction around her. Following Guardian's orders, Delilah threw her arms out in front of her, fingers closed, focusing a laser beam at the joint of Master Mold's left arm. The green light worked with surgical precision as she ratcheted up her power level to the maximum, focusing the beam into the strongest possible. After several passes, she spread her fingers, switching to photon blasts. As the energy bolts left her fingers and slammed into the weakened arm, it began to break. Wires snapped as the giant arm crashed to the ground - a pile of metal and crackling circuitry. ]

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh was grateful for the brief reprieve, the chance to move their injured out of harm's way. She helped Alycia onto the bus as Delilah brought in Sharon... Haleigh listened to Alison's plan, nodding in agreeance... for once, taking direction without rebelling.... the group seemed to finally have grown beyond power struggles... because like Haleigh, each member carried through with what Alison asked of them without question. Haleigh stopped on her way out as Alycia broke into sobs.

"No. You did the best that you could, Alycia, and that is ALL that we'll ever ask of you. You hurt him enough to stall him until we could get to you... you had courage and a cool head under fire. NOW... we need you to KEEP that cool head, and take care of Sharon and Morgan."

Haleigh said, as they others filed out of the bus and began the onslaught on Master mold. "Now if you ladies will excuse me... there's someone out there who needs to be knocked off his high horse." Haleigh said playfully, trying to lighten to mood, as a large cannon appears on her shoulder. She looks quite the sight, all dressed up to party, her cocktail dress sparkling in the moonlight, a rocket propelled grenade launcher on her shoulder. but this was no ordinary deadly RPG...it was, as alison had asked, equipped with plasma projectiles, the first one loaded, looking like a great glowing watermelon. Haleigh stepped out from the cover of the bus, looking through the sight of the cannon and aiming up at the sentinel's chest, which is glistening with the ice that Frost has layered on.

"HEY! ANALYZE THIS, YOU OVERGROWN TEAPOT!" Says she, her voice booming on a stereophonic level. She plants her feet and unleashes the RPG, which leaves the cannon with such force and speed that she is pushed back a little. The homing projectile will explode on contact, and if the ice hasn't yet made his chest brittle enough, Haleigh knows that force alone would be enough to rock him back and get his attention... for the plasma RPG could put a hole completely THROUGH a military tank.

[Harbinger]

::Alison was outside...wearing her dress until she stepped through the doorway of the bus, and then wearing her trademark black leather, body contouring suit with high heeled boots. MorningStar and Shockwave had already taken their action..with deadly effect. Shockwave seemed to be far more proactive than she had ever been before...something was DEFINATELY different about her but with everything happening now, Guardian clearly didnt have time to try to get past the "mist" that partially obscured Alexis from her foresight.::


:: she walked with a purpose. steady and unphased by the hostile environment around her...past the two energy projectors, past Black Widow. She seems to be focused on the "man" of the hour....the gigantic super sentinel that blights the sky and space all around them.::


Master Mold: >ALARM!! ALARM!! This unit sustaining violent attacks from four distinct sources. Ice, Lightning, Laser and Plasma.....sensors indicate the presences of three mutants, one meta human and one non mutant super powered......initiating defense mechanism and retaliation....WARNING...this unit suffering severe physical damage...initiating repair sequence


Guardian: not today Master Mold.

:: standing fast, she extends her right arm up and forward..her gloved hand facing palm out....as a black halo of energy forms around her torso and travels up her arm and hand....she unleashes a massive telekinetic attack against the cranial unit of the super sentinel. the massive black hued beam strikes the head and forms a massive halo around it...with jagged off shoots. the red eyes of the sentinel grow wide as its mouth opens wide.

Master Mold: >This unit under telekinetic attack..........SQWARRRRKKKKK----***

:: the super sentinel's body begans to shake violently as its arms can no longer function, and as Guardian attacks, Black Widow's massive blast SMASHES through the chest plate of the robot. violent sparks and flames blast forth as an explosion manifests. there's a massive energy feedback that creates a painfull flash of light before Master Mold's red eyes blink OFF and the body of the super sentinel seems to shut down::

:: was it that easy? was it over that quickly? the women fighting the super sentinel were left with the impression that they had subdued it. but smoke filled the air all around and drifted....the super sentinel's body is silent...inactive. at least for now.::


:: Guardian turns to look at the other three women.::

Nicely done. Haleigh, use your mechanical empathy...try to determine if there is an additional power source that we didnt account for in Master Mold...and see if you cant find the core system information...we need to pay a visit to MysTech.....and I'm willing to bet that we can gain MUCH NEEDED information from Master Mold's files.

Delilah, use your light powers to generate a light frequence to scramble ANY cameras that might be around this area on buildings and light posts. Alexis...do your best to stabilize the power lines in this area...if we can control the situation around us...we can lessen the attention of innocent bystanders and local authorities..


:: the Seige Perilous ...affixed to the side of her leather belt..began to slowly glow and pulsate...Guardian looked down..she knew what was coming.....::

[Alycia Barnett]

:: a few feet away, all was quiet on the bus...the dim lighting flickered as Alycia held Sharon in her arms and gently stroked some of her blonde hair away from her face. Sharon's breathing was soft...and faint and she looked to be in a very bad way.::

Alycia: :: speaking softly as she tries to fight back her tears:: Sharon, you hang on...you hear me? You'll be okay....the others are here...and they'll destroy that robot..and as soon as Morgan wakes up...she can heal you.......

::Sharon's eyes flutter..and open slilghtly...she tries to speak...::


Alycia: Shhhhhh!!! don't try to talk honey.....save your strength. Oh Morgan...PLEASE wake up!!
:: she looks over to a badly shaken Morgan who is slipping in and out of consciousness...although she's unaware of the gravity of the situation around her.::

::Alycia continues to craddle Sharon ...as she looks down upon her battered friend as Sharon insists on trying to speak.... she coughs up a little and Alycia holds her head up a little to make sure she can breathe::

[Silver Swan]

:: Sharon looks up at Alycia...and manages a weak smile..knowing that her trusted friend is by her side at this darkest hour....she seems oddly at peace::

Sharon: A...lycia... ::cough:: thank...you..for everything.....

Alycia:Sharon.....please....


Sharon: thank you..all.....I love you.

::a tear falls from Sharon's eye as she closes them one last time. her head falls back into Alycia's arms...she exhales one last time.....and passes away.::

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia's eyes widen with fear as she looks down...she begins to shake her head.....::

No..no no no.....SHARON dont you do this..dont you give up....PLEASE STAY WITH ME!!

:: she clutches her close....::

:: its too late. Sharon passes away....that last quiet exhale is heard::


Oh GOD!!! NO!!! NO!!!

:: Alycia brings Sharon's torso up and embraces her tightly as she slowly rocks.....she looks up and cries out with anguish....sobbing with pain. Senator Sharon Kelly is dead. simultaneously...news reports come in across the country of her VICTORY...she won the election and would once again have represented the state of New York.::

::Alycia holds her friend in a tight embrace....crying and choking with grief...tears stream down her face. what was meant to be a night of celebration was now a night of loss and pain.::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah nodded to Alison and gave herself some room. ]

"Everyone, shield your eyes."

[ She threw her hands up and out, creating a high frequency light pattern with bursts at random intervals. Cameras in the area would become "confused" by the erratic light patterns. She finished with one strong burst of light, effectively frying any light sensitive equipment within range. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: As her body lowered back to the ground, Alexis planted her heals on the dibris filled street, looking up to Master Mold who seemed to have been defeated. Glancing to Alison, she heard her instructions about getting some power up in this area. Piece of cake. Lifting her hand up, Alexis simply snapped her fingers and suddenly any lights that hadn't been destoryed in the battle instantly flashed on, illuminating the area around the six. ::

:: As the area grew with light, the devestation from the battle became clearer, but before Alexis could further survay the battle field around her, she heard screams coming from the bus near by. Lowering her brows, Alexis began to job toward the bus; the soft material of her dress flowing behind her and her silver stiletto heals clicking softly against the ground. Stepping onto the bus, she looked to Alycia who held Sentor Kelly's dead body. ::

[Harbinger]

::Guardian turned and looked at the bus...and her heart sank. she made her way back..and stepped up inside the bus.... finding Alycia holding Sharon and rocking slowly back and forth as she weeped. Shockwave was already there looking on.....and Alison knew what had happened.::

::her facial expression was one of profound sadness as Alycia's crying filled her ears. her cobalt blue eyes welled up with tears...as she clenched her fists. turning away her head.::

Sharon....

:: Alison immediately began to despise her precognition...what kind of "Guardian" was she? first Blaze...now Sharon. and the night wasnt over yet....::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Turning her head toward Alison as she made her way inside the bus, Alexis shifted her eyes back to Sharon's dead body and Alycia holding it. Running her tongue along her lips, Alexis turned around and squeezed past Alison who looked as devestated as Alycia. Walking outside the bus, Alexis walked a few feet away from the bus before turning around and crossing her arms along her chest. Looking to Haligh and Delilah, she nodded toward the bus. ::

"Sharon's dead."

:: Shifting her weight to one foot, Alexis waited silently for any news of what was to happen next. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan was finally stabilizing in consciousness. her vision cleared and although she ached all over her body was still in tact thanks to her pentagram of protection. She hadnt been able to get herself together since she was first slammed into a car then blasted into the ground. the super sentinel had used her as a punching bag.....and now one of her closest friends was dead. the situation was going from bad to worse....>>


hecate..i dont believe i've ever been....... << she see's a grim looking Shockwave and a grief stricken Guardian....before turning her head over to see a distraught Alycia holding Sharon's dead body>>

what....what's happened?? What's GOING ON!?


ALYCIA??!


Guardian: Morgan....Sharon Kelly's injuries...they were fatal. She didnt survive the blast. she passed away a few moments ago.


<< Morgan rubbed her head as she forced herself to get up...>>

Morgan: No. you can't be serious. She was RUNNING AWAY! I SAW HER! Maybe..maybe she's just in a COMA..... Dammit if only i could have been able to FLY...or TELEPORT I was too WEAK...too disoriented << she bent one of the metal poles on the bus without even noticing it as she gripped it.>>


......but I can use my magicks to restore her NOW.


:: Alycia looked at morgan...coughing with grief as she attempted to speak...her eyes red and strained from crying.::

Alycia: you cant heal her morgan. she's gone......she's already gone. I held her.....she thanked...thanked us all..and to me she loved all of us...and then she ..she ..passed away.

<< Morgan's mouth opened with disbelief as she reeled from the shock of this reality>>

Morgan: its MY fault.....i couldnt protect her......

<< she began to grow more and more agitated...she was reacting to the shock of Sharon's death....>>

but....we knew Master Mold was coming....he....Alison said......ALISON!

<< she turned to Alison with anguish in her violet eyes>>

YOU SAID HE WAS COMING....so hou MUST have known what would happen to SHARON!! WHY DIDNT YOU WARN US!?

<< she ran her hands through her hair as she looked up and struggled to grasp the situation...>>

YOU'RE THE PRECOG!! WHY DID YOU LET THIS HAPPEN!?

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah felt as if she'd been kicked in the stomach. Sharon dead? No, it wasn't possible. She ran to the bus and leapt up the stairs inside. Seeing Alycia holding Sharon, her eyes filled with tears. ]

"No! This can't be the end!"

[ She moved to Sharon's now lifeless body and looked back and forth from her to Alycia to Alison. ]

"I can save her."

[ She began giving Sharon CPR. ]

"I know what to do. I can save her. She's not dead."

[ Delilah was frantically pushing on Sharon's chest, becoming increasingly irrational, her eyes so filled with tears that she couldn't see. ]

"Come on Sharon! Wake up! I can save you. BREATHE Sharon! Come on goddamnit! "

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh watches as the Sentinel is blasted... her aim is right on the money... and alison's plan plays out beautifully... but just as the day has been filled with bittersweet victories, this triumph is also shortlived.... as Haleigh's sensors register the crashing vitals of Sharon Kelly. There is a final spike... and then Sharon flatlines... Haleigh turns to Alison... to tell her that they just lost Sharon... but she thinks better of it, as Alison probably already knows and is asking haleigh to do something more. Haleigh nods and looks toward the sentinel... she hacks its files and scans through them... picking up what they need.... but before she can search for a reserve power source.... Alycia's sobs fill the silence that has settled over the street... a heartrending sound that paralyzes them all, and the group is distracted.... including Haleigh. they file onto the bus, and Alexis turns around to confirm what Haleigh knew was coming.

"I know..." says she gently... and then, realizing how strange that sounded, she saved herself. "her health chip crashed a few seconds ago.... she put up a hell of a fight." Haleigh pushes past her, as Morningstar tries desperately to revive Sharon. Haleigh pulls Delilah back, as many of the group collectively mourn.... "Easy Delilah... she's gone... just... let her go."

Haleigh's voice is soft and calm... her demeanor neutral and out of place, as the whole team is struck with grief. Though her chest cavity feels tight and there is a lump in her throat that threatens to prevent her from taking another breath, Haleigh is more or less still in spite of the tragedy... she has already done her grieving... and is prepared to move on while they still have peace around them. Morgan blames herself and then Alison, and Haleigh numbly makes a stand. whether Alison wants the help or not, Haleigh knows she already feels bad enough about being unable to stop this from happening... and that she doesnt need any of what Morgan is dealing out as a result of shock.

"Morgan... Morgan. That's not helping... She's a precog, she's not a GOD... she doesn't get to choose who lives and who dies... some things, as my death... and Blaze's... MUST happen... we can only accept that she saw no way around this... and that the JUDGEMENT call she made was the best option she had... perhaps... someday... you'll understand. When you find out that someone is going to die that youd give your LIFE for... when theres no way around it you MUST try instead to save those who CAN be saved... instead of losing precious time on futile attempts to save those who can't. You must make the MOST difficult decision... for the greater good."

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah shook her head violently as Haleigh pulled her back, but she didn't resist. Her eyes darted around the bus, furtively looking for something, anything... ]

"Alexis! She can send an electric shock through Sharon's body...restart her heart! She can-"

[ Delilah broke down then, falling to her knees and sobbing into her hands. ]

[Jill Monroe]

I got smacked around by Master Mold...like i was NOTHING....i smashed the limo....Sharon came back to try to help me...I was too damn messed up to teleport her..i should have sent them BOTH away...then she'd be alive.. But i was TOO WEAK...TOO SLOW!!

<< Morgan covers her face with shame as Haleigh speaks on behalf of Alison. She knows Haleigh is right...and that this isnt Alison's fault. Under any other circumstance it probably would have been MORGAN who was telling someone ELSE what Haleigh was telling her. Still Morgan once again finds herself feeling like its ultimately HER FAULT that someone else near and dear to The Six is dead....first Blaze, now Sharon. >>

I...I'm sorry Alison. It's not your fault....

<< Haleigh pulls Delilah back from Sharon as Alycia kneels down beside her....holding her once more. Morgan comes to Delilah and pulls her up...hugging her close. Sharon, Morgan and Delilah had been friends for years...all of them helping each other professionally as well as being close personal friends...they were like each other's family. Morgan hugs Delilah...as she too sheds tears. Unlike the night when Morgan finally learned of Blaze's death.....she wouldnt lose control here..she wouldnt crumble. She would do whatever she could...she wouldnt be too "slow or weak" as she felt she had been earlier. >>

[Harbinger]

:: Alison remains turned away...her arms folded across her chest tightly as she keeps her eyes closed. She "Saw" this moment many times before..she didnt need to look upon it. Tears streamed down her face as well. Sharon was a decent woman...strong, honorable, and courageous...a hell of a lot more than some of her supposedly "superior" male counterparts.::

:: As Haleigh justly rebuked Morgan, The Seer was numb......the night air reeked of pain and despair...and Alison felt like she was hanging on by a thread...just waiting to free fall into a private oblivion. but she couldnt shut down...not now.::



:: Alison looks outside the window and notices Shockwave...the metahuman had been very proactive this evening...but she was also noticably DETATCHED from the situation. she seemed to be as cold and calculated as Alison was known for being...it was peculiar indeed.::


::a few feet away....the Master Mold remains silent...a gigantic monstrosity that could be seen for miles around...but deep within its gigantic body...a spark began to flicker. the back up system...an energy matrix began to come online as a whole new program kicked in....the Master Mold was reactivating..and rejuvinating slowly but surely....and the data from the last battle with the women had been SAVED and was now integrated into its strategy/defense/offense program.::

::she turns and looks at Haleigh....knowing that the "other shoe" had to drop this evening. Master Mold was about to reactivate...and be more of a threat than ever before::

[Master Mold]

>>systems reboot. internal repair complete. all systems and fucntions ONLINE.

>> Master Mold's eyes light up again...and in a thunderous crash...he BUSTS LOOSE from the ice contraint and his BODY is regenerated....the ground shakes as he becomes fully active AGAIN.

>>System repair complete all operations fully fuctional. Multiple targets aquired and Identified: Shockwave, Metahuman. Guardian, non mutant super powered. Black Widow, Mutant. MorningStar, Mutant. Frost, Mutant. Barnett, Alycia, human non mutant genetic structure. All targets deemed highly dangerous. Course of action, TERMINATION. Initiating RETALIATION!

>>with brutal speed and efficiency.. Master Mold acts first by taking aim at Shockwave with its palm faced out. the sound of an energy discharge is heard as it blasts Shockwave a massive broad beamed Repulsor Blast with enough concussive power to punch a hole through a mountain. he begins to march forward...smashing cars and causing tremors with every step...as he continues to blast....

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Craning her neck back, Alexis let out a low sigh as she glanced around the vacent streets. Everything was quiet and still. The only noises she could hear were the sobs and yelling from the bus which was a few feet away. Rolling her eyes down toward the ground, suddenly Alexis felt a wave of electricity run throughout her body, making the hairs on her arms and neck stand on end. Immediately shooting her glance toward Master Mold, she lowered her brows with curiosity and slowly began to walk forward. Each step she took, the more the current increased in her body...slowly raising her hand at toward Master Mold; palm facing outward, Alexis stopped in mid step realizing he was coming back online. ::

"Hey!"

:: Alexis shouted to get everyone's attention in the bus, but keeping her eyes focused on Master Mold. As the meta human lowered her hand, her blue dress immediately glamoured into a halter-styled black leather catsuit with plunging neckline; a more provocative look than her usual battle attire. Her cuffed choker stood out beautifully, and the sapphire gem was as brilliant in color as Alexis' eyes were. Sporting matching cuffed wrist bands, Alexis began to walk forward toward Master Mold. ::

"He's coming back online!"

:: Turning her attention to the bus now, these people needed to suck it up and get the hell out here otherwise they would be crying over a hell of a lot more people. Looking back toward Master Mold, he was offically now online. Seeing his palm face toward Alexis, a HUGE beam of energy came flying at the meta human. Planting her feet firmly to the ground, she lifted her forearm in front of her (much like Invisable Woman from Fantastic Four) making the beam of energy instantly surround Alexis in a bubble. Alexis' eyes faded to a stark white as she held her own against the powerful attack from Master Mold...and attack that would of normally knocked Alexis out within seconds. ::

"Jesus Christ.."

:: Grunting out, Alexis stepped backwards feeling the strain of Master Mold's attack increase. Lifting her other hand up, her arm shook with strain as she gritted her teeth. Finally, Alexis screamed out sending the beam hurling back at Master Mold with just as much power as the sentinal sent at her. ::

[Jessica Hamby]

"It's not your fault either Morgan... its no one's fault." says Haleigh, as she struggles to keep a cap on her own emotions. Haleigh and Alison turn to look at each other simultaneously, each thinking the same thing... the hole in all their hearts would turn into a chasm before the night was over... because one among them had yet to fall... Haleigh then registers what Alison had said before... the second would die at the hands of Master Mold... which meant... SHIT!

Haleigh finally realizes that she'd been ignoring red flags that had been going off in the back of her head... MM's systems had been slowly coming back online... Haleigh scoured her mind, desperate for something powerful enough to contend with the giant robot... and then it dawned on her... the US military had been test running satellite weaponry.... Haleigh searched the nearest satellites for the one she was looking for... she found several GPS satellites... a couple communication ones.... DAMN IT.... WHERE.... THERE!

Haleigh's eyes seemed out of focus... she concentrated... and as MM recuperated and slapped Alexis out of the way, Haleigh gained access to the satellite weaponry and activated it instantly. A laser shot down from space, a bright white stroke of light that swept across the street like a scapel, leaving a deep smoking gash as it sliced through the earth, missing MM by about twenty feet... Haleigh reconfigured it.... and made another, more precise swipe at the Sentinel, attempting to damage anypart of it she could manage.

[Harbinger]

::Guardian saw what was happening.::

Master Mold has come BACK ONLINE!


Alycia...stay here....stay on the floor and dont move from this spot...do you understand?


::Alycia nodded silently. holding on to Sharon still, the woman hid herself in between two seats as Alison reacted the force globe around the bus.::

:: Alison ran off of the bus and saw the super sentinel...had he actually GROWN since before? the mammoth robot dwarfed everything inside as he bombarded Shockwave...but SHE was displaying a higher level of power and dexterity than ever before as she actually WITHSTOOD the barrage and attempted to turn it BACK on the Sentinel::

::Guardian seizes every piece of sharp debris and several manhole covers her telekinetic powers and gestures like Prue sending the debris and the now super fast spinning manhole covers with extreme velocity at the neckline of Master Mold....intending to try to decapitate him.::

[Master Mold]

>Target Shockwave attempting to return repulsor blast.

> Master mold holds out the palm of its massive hand and a circular opening simply reabsorbs the power of the blast. His beady red eyes glow brightly as he waste no time bringing his FIST down in an attempt to crush Shockwave where she stands. Guardian is the first to react as she begans to send shrapnel flying towards it's head at deadly high velocity

>Guardian using telekinetic power to attack this unit with shrapnel attempting to seperate cranial unit from main body. activate cascade forcefield.

> a gleaming large rectangular shaped forcefield manifests infront of its head and neck area deflecting ALL of the shrapnel and causing the spinning manhole covers to RICOCHETT back toward the ground.....toward the BUS. the force globe around the bus deflects the discs which bounce and wind up flying out toward building and slamming through windows.

Retaliation sequence initiated

>Master Mold swings it's arm and unleashes gigantic metaloid daggers that can slice through buildings. the daggers fling toward Guardian in rapid succession.

>WARNING.....Target, Black Widow using mechanical empathy to lock on GPS program. Laser beam sweeping toward unit on a direct intercept course. Actinging cascade force field.

>Master Mold's forcefield manifests at an angle and knocks the laser off course AGAIN to hit a string of buildings. the laser slices the buildings at an angle and causes the structures to come crashing down...tons of brick, glass and debris falling right toward Black Widow.

>With each retaliation/defense on its part, Master Mold continues to march forward. advancing on the group as it prepares to blast again with the repulsor blasts

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah heard the commotion outside the bus, and then Alison's horrible revelation. Her tears stopped immediately. A look of pure hatred and determination washed over her face. She gives Sharon's body one last look before storming out of the bus, arms already outstretched in front of her.

It was as if a tornado of rage was unleashed in Delilah. She marched towards it as photon blasts flew from her hands into the chest of the monster. She moved closer and closer, the blasts intensifying as her anger grew, drawing from the lights that Alexis had so graciously restored to working order. ]

"Die, you bastard. DIE!"

[Pam De Beaufort]

"Dammit."

:: Allowing her hands to drop to her sides, Alexis looked to Alison who diverted Master Mold's attention away from her. Seeing Delilah come up from behind her, she began to fight fiercly with photon blasts, sending everything she had at Master Mold. Her plan would obviously fail seeing as how Master Mold was adapting to every other attack the six had unleashed against him. Deciding to take a different route, Alexis lifted her finger to Delilah. ::

"Hey Light Bright, we need to go a different angle...he's only adapting to our attacks. Maybe if we knock that building on him..."

:: Alexis began to think outload; calmly crossing her arms along her chest as the devestation and battle unfolded around her. ::

"No...he'll probably just knock it away like a stack of leggos..."

:: Side stepping a flying piece of debris, Alexis shook her head. ::

"What if I drain all his energy from him, allowing Alison, Haleigh and you to overload his mainframe?"

:: It was a long shot, but it was worth asking about. ::

[Master Mold]

>Master mold continues his slow, destructive march..he's closing in..his sheer size and relentless movement is forcing the women of the six BACK...

Unit being attacked by highly focused pressor beams of light. "Photon Blasts". Source of attack, MorningStar.

>although the cascading force field continues to manifest and repel any balatant energy projection released by the members of the six.... the photon blasts, powerfull enough to destroy armoured battle tanks and smash through mountains cause Master Mold to STOP its slow march as it turns its head and locks on Shockwave and MorningStar again.

Shockwave. daughter of Adam Chandler, Niece of Helena Quatermaine. MorningStar, former member of Valiant, recent affiliation with The six. Both posses vast array of energy projection ability. appropriate response determined.

>smooth mechanical movements are heard with every move Master Mold makes. It extends its arm and opens its hand...palm facing the two women. a halo of white light forms as it unleashes a cluster bomb the size of a car. the bomb blast hurls at the two women and if it connects..it will destroy them ..obliterate them and release a shockwave of concussive force that will smash anything in its path

[Jill Monroe]

Alycia, I've got to help them. I can't stay here. I dont want to lose ANYONE ELSE tonight!

<< Spellbinder flies from the bus...streaking like an arrow across the sky. She knows how fast Master Mold can react and her magick wont affect it or its sensors. She she see's the massive cluster bomb blast being released MorningStar and Shockwave....and with the speed of thought, she summons a stepping disc to open right in the path of the blast. the disc swallow the blast and then snaps shut. she then commands the disc top open again this time UNDERNEATH his FEET and the blast hurls UP from the disc..and detonates....>>


<< Guardian shields MorningStar and Shockcwave with a forcefield as the concussive force sweeps across the area...destroy cars and other objects, blowing out windows and rocking the area in general. Master Mold is taken off guard for the first time since It reactivated>>

Cleary it is adapting to EVERYTHING we do now. It is out to destroy us...and sentinels stop at NOTHING. They WIN by OVERWHELMING their targets! The longer it remains here..the more dangerous it becomes.

I wont have much time before It adapts...but maybe, i can summon a WIND strong enough to sweep it as far as possible out into the ATLANTIC OCEAN!!


Guardian....gather everyone together and protect them in your forcefield....everyone hold on to something!


<< Spellbinder climbs high...carefull to keep her distance from the super sentinel's physical arm reach. she spreads her arms upward...as a crash of thunder and eldritch chime sounds off....and she unleashes a massive hurricane force wind.....the winds whip out of no where in a frenzy...sweeping EVERYTHING that is not protected back toward Master Mold...and beyond it. Master Mold itself actually raises an arm in a defensive action AGAINST the winds....a human like response!>>

<< Spellbinder continues to concentrate, using her basic power over wind (granted by her father) and remembering the harnessing techniques taught her by Ororo the goddess of weather as the winds whistle and sweep everything away. and given Master Mold's high center of gravity, she hopes that the winds will topple it and carry it away to the atlantic ocean>>

[Harbinger]

::Guardian's eyes widen as Master Mold unleashes gigantic daggers at her with a strong swing. the daggers slice through the air, they could slice through BUILDINGS. But rather than trying to physically out maneuver them, which she COULD given her temporal manipulating ability...she simply opts to BLINK out of their path...letting them SLAM into the ground.::

:: Shockwave side steps some of the flying debris as Guardian blinks back in beside her and MorningStar joins the fight , unleashing powerfull photon blasts which pack a serious punch. but by now Master mold has adapted too well to various tactics of the team. Guardian over hears Shockwave's crack toward MorningStar. AFTER Guardian teleblinks Black Widow out of the path of toppled buildings falling toward her courtesy of the GPS laser and brings her to the rest of the group, Guardian rebukes Shockwave.::

Do not mock MorningStar, Shockwave. She is in pain. we lost Sharon to this sentinel. This is no longer a question of merely destroying it...this is PERSONAL. This super sentinel was sent out to destroy us by MYSTECH. Try as we may, Master Mold is well on to our battle macros. It's taking us at our measure and finding us WANTING.


::Guardian moves in front of the two women as Master Mold unleashes his cluster bomb and Spellbinder redirects that attack with her stepping disc. Guardian shields them with her forcefield as the consussive force wave sweeps across the battle area::

Spellbinder's back. We have one MORE person to help us. I had to bring us together. in this force field....Master Mold is continuing it's advance. We have not been able to stop it. We must find a way!

::Guardian hears Spellbinder's warning and directs everyone to brace themselves for the winds. SHe will keep them anchored to this spot with her TK as Spellbinder tries her best to sweep the super sentinel away.::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Typical Alison giving a lecture in the middle of a crisis. This woman is so full of herself it was amazing. Shaking her head, as much as Alexis wanted to comment, she simply let it slid and turned her attention back to Master Mold. Seeing him outstretch his arm, palm facing herself, Morningstar, and Guardian, a huge orb of energy came hurling at the three woman. Before Alexis could react, Spellbinder had already made the orb disappear via stepping disc. ::

:: Standing strong, Alexis overheard Morgan's instructions about Alison keeping the ground contained in a force field to protect them from her high powered winds. Why was it Spellbinder always seemed to save the day? Narrowing her eyes, the blonde turned to Alison. ::

"We need to help Morgan, not stand back and wait for her to get hurt or killed. This is the perfect time to attack Master Mold with everything we have! He's starting to slow down!"

:: Gesturing up toward the massive beast, to show Alison that Spell's attacks were indeed slowing him down. ::

[Foxfire]

Exhaustion beginning to set into Jasmine, who was quickly depleting her initial energy source. She felt herself becoming faint while still up on higher elevations due to her "ice slide" she rode. Looking around to the other women on the team, she heard Morningstar's warning. Descending lower, she raised an arm to shield her silver irises temporarily. From behind her the rays of light lit up the whole city, and Frost was thankful she did not have to be a victim of such intense light that Morningstar manipulated and channeled.

Landing safely on the murky ground, she easily overheard a grief stricken cry around the time that Master Mold temporary went off - line. With the lights fading, Jasmine directed her gaze to the large bus, where the scream came from. She knew what it meant for she mirrored the same cry earlier. Other members of the team rushed by the wintery mutant to investigate.

Bowing her head respectfully, Jasmine was quiet. Smoke, fire, and debris lined the ground around the group. It resembled something out of a war movie, but this was real - it was their life.

Deciding to pay her respect, Jasmine walks slowly too tired to fully sprint or run like Alexis or Delilah. As she arrived inside the bus, she noticed the saddened looks on each of them. Her heart ached for Morgan and Delilah who took Sharon's death the hardest. Standing behind the other women, Jasmine reached down to place a cold hand on Morgan's shoulder gently. Her eyes compassionate and for once warm - there was no visible hatred or betrayal in them.

"You did what you could - that's all that matters. Remember her life, legacy, and her compassion for us all."

She did not comment about her own loss, instead she kept that private. But she knew Black Widow would have been informed. Jasmine seemed less guarded than usual and to reach out to Morgan had to be suicidal. Frost awaited for the team to file out to speak with Alycia.

"I'm sorry for your loss....she was an amazing woman. And I know I'm hardly one to soothe your pain but...I lost a daughter today as well. I know what its like to lose someone you love and cherish..." She stopped to bite down on her bottom lip that threatened to quiver, Jasmine cleared her throat to steady her emotions.

"I'm sealing you inside this bus Alycia....if you absolutely need to get out, use the floor board. Once under the bus - walk through the ice."

Her hand moved over Sharon's eyes to close them, giving the Senator one last look and Alycia. "Be safe." Standing up, Jasmine could hear the battle beginning to unfold again. Rushing out of the bus, she turned around with both of her palms up. Ice sprang from her hands as it zig - zagged freely along the bus - painting it in snow and ice. A protection for Alycia - they couldn't lose another person tonight. And as much as Alycia nearly had Jasmine incarcerated, she had to protect the lawyer.

Once the bus was protected, Jasmine's eyes scanned the battle ground to see the other women battling back - more viciously than before. With Morgan's wind attack forming, Frost sees an opportunity as her eyes morph into Foxfire's yellow irises.

Her temperature rising to a higher Fahrenheit. Red hands move up to target Master Mold's waist again - that gapping hole inside his "chest." Flames immediately igniting along Jasmine's body that ranged from red to orange. Fire escaping her hands as Morgan's wind power blew the fire INTO Master Mold while attempting to blow him away. This was not some ordinary fire, Jasmine called on the Sun's rays probably the most extreme and hottest temperatures around capable of melting anything like wax.

Beads of sweat trickling down her forehead, but Jasmine helped her sister. A first for the mutant, who would have thought? The fire swept and whirled around Master Mold's mid - section as lava was added into the equation. Wind and Fire working harmoniously - something Blaze and Morgan did together in the past.

As the tugging of her body, Jasmine released her hold of the sun's rays as Guardian pulled the mutant into the force field. Collapsing onto her knees, Jasmine was sweating profusely as she was watched on.

[Harbinger]

::Guardian glared at Shockwave. What was WRONG with this woman? true enough she was being far more proactive but she was also being unecessarily abrasive as well. perhaps it was her own way with dealing with the severity of tonight's trauma.::

In case you haven't noticed, Shockwave, those WINDS she's generating are sweeping CARS and chunks of the demolished buildings away as well. She's trying to send the super sentinel toward the atlantic and she's pusing her powers to their limit. if you want to go out there without anykind of protection and risk getting blown away yourself, then BY ALL MEANS GO FOR IT!

::Guardian was clearly weary...Sharon's death, the growing threat of Master Mold and the uncertainty of the group's well being...it was weighing heavilyon her. but she stopped herself from snapping any further. as she pulled in her frayed emotions...which normally she held in tight check. this also gave everyone in the group a chance to rest for a precious moment..and try to cope with the situation...so they wouldnt attack Master Mold blindly out of pure emotion. ::

[Master Mold]

>Master Mold continues to stomp forward before it's own cluster bomb was redirected back at it.

iminent danger. initiating booster rocket.

>jet propulsion power ignites from the bottom of its massive boots and lifts it up off the ground to avoid the impact of the bomb and falling into the crater. it lands and continue's its slow march forward. Spellbinder unleashes a terrifying wind attack, the winds sweeping away EVERYTHING not nailed down or protected as they whistle and howl...attempting to batter and bowl Master Mold over.

target Spellbinder attempting to attack using manifestation of wind power. winds estimated over 190 mph. initiating anchor.

>at ground level small holes around the lower ankle area of the boots open and vabranium steel cables shoot out and latch deeply into the ground around them, anchoring the super sentinel against the deadly winds. while this is happening, Frost activates her link with Foxfire and unleashes a large scale fire attack. attempting to combine with Spellbinder's wind storm as the flames lash at the body of the sentinel. The CHEST plate is their main target but it has since been restored and covered since the last battle betwen it and the women. the fire is ABSORBED and stored as an additional power source and now it will not be moved by the wind. HOWEVER there is now a small window of opportunity for the group to try a new plan of attack if they can think of it quickly enough.

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh shrinks down, her arms over her head, as debri begins to fall. She rolls out of the way of a sizable corner of the building above, and returning to her feet, she is showered in sharded glass, which leaves many cuts and gashes on her exposed skin.... she stops to pull a thick shard of tinted glass out from between the bones of her forearm, and Guardian does her the favor of teleblinking her out of the way of the next wave of falling debri. Haleigh shuts the satellite off... she shouldve checked her aim the first time... and she mightve gotten somewhere. She could see their next attacks had to be right on in order to stick. After some slick manuevering, the Sentinel manages to survive the combined efforts of both Frost and Spellbinder... and Haleigh narrows her eyes... shes about sick of this clown having an answer for everything....

Haleigh decides that allowing Master Mold to stomp around like a two year old is no longer acceptable... and so, as he anchors himself to the ground, Haleigh plants an undetectable SEMI TRUCK sized plasma mine beneath his left boot... she manifests a comm earpiece is Spellbinder's ear and speaks decisively....

"Spellbinder.... relax your winds... if he wants take us on.... LET HIM COME!"

All Haleigh needed was for him to take his boot off the sensor... and if he didnt... she'd detonate it herself.... "Guardian.... warp the temporal field around him... see if you can cut his reaction time... if we DO manage to take off his leg... or even his foot, I'll stall his repair process as much I can.... Frost, once the fire breaks out, shoot some water into his 'wounds'... his motor control wiring will be exposed... and if that isnt enough, Shockwave can light into the SOB.... Morningstar, direct some high intensity light into his eyes.... doesnt have to be extremely powerful or damaging, just annoying... and Spell... just buzz around his head, get his attention with some eldritch blasts... distract this monumental prick. Does everyone copy?? This one's for Sharon!" Haleigh dealt instructions smoothly...a sign she had experience with it.... but would her plan work? She was working on the assumption that Mystech wouldn't waste money reinforcing the armor on the robot's legs or feet... as the chest and head would be the most important parts of the 'body' to protect, like a modern day soldiers, who wore chestplates and helmets.

[Jill Monroe]

<< outside in the midst of the terrible wind storm....Spellbinder's violet eyes twitch to the left ...at the feeling and sound of the com link ear piece. its Haleigh's voice....directing Morgan to pull back the winds..she hears the plans laid out. She knows that Haleigh isnt a slouch when it comes to battle tactics and she agrees with all her heart that they need to strike this super sentinel down...for sharon!>>

<< Morgan's heart pangs and she's momentarily distracted..until she sees a massive hand reaching for her through the swirling winds....>>>

THE SENTINEL!!

<< she gasps...as she immediately shoots up into the air dodging the sentinels initial pass for...calling on her airborne maneuverability. the wind storm begins to slack off until only a steady breeze remains in the area. Spellbinder is now at extremely high altitudes...as she streaks around Master Mold's head in a fast, erratic circular pattern>>

allright Haleigh, Ill keep it busy as long as i can up here!


<< swooping around the head....she flies faster...leaving an image trial behind her>>

[Master Mold]

>Master Mold reaches for the sorceress intending to grab her and crush her in one stroke but she evades it. at the same time, the winds slow to a steady breeze. Master Mold's ankle anchors immediately retract as he raisess his boot up.

Target spellbinder attempting to confuse this unit with high speed weaving flight path about the cranial unit. locking on target with radar scope and preparing to unleashe repulsor blast from ocular sensor units (the eyes)



>the plasma detonator that Haleigh placed activates.....the ploy WORKED as Master Mold's leg is completely blown off at the knee cap leaving it woefully exposed. wiring and circuitry now exposed...and violent sparks emmiting from the damaged area.

[Harbinger]

::Guardian nods in agreement with Haleigh's plan...ready to strike in earnest at the super sentinel. as Spellbinder stops the wind attack and takes to flying about his cranial unit, the Sentinel focuses on HER. It is about to respond as it attempts to resume its march when Haleigh's trap detonates.....destroying its leg up to the knee cap.::


Haleigh's DONE IT. Master Mold is beginning to falter!

::Guardian drops her force field to allow everyone to go in their positions::

>Master Mold: imminent danger. unit has sustand massive damage to lower left extremity.....initiating....


:: Guardian gestures ala Piper Halliwell and begins to WARP and SLOW DOWN the temporal field ALL AROUND Master Mold. no matter how big he is...he is still functioning within the constraints of time and for a machine that is meticulous down to the second, this kind of attack can proove to be the most DIFFICULT to counter. there's an eerie warp sound in the air as the super sentinel's already deep and grim voice begins to warp and slow...sounding almost unintelligible as it's movements now become extremely slowed giving MorningStar, Shockwave and Frost the chance to carry out their part of the plan::

[Foxfire]

Guardian's force field offered a small reprieve for the team while Spellbinder assaulted Master Mold with hurricane like winds. The wind howled and screamed in the air as Jasmine's hair blew and whipped around harshly, even inside the safety of Alison's force field. She sat down trying to recuperate her energy sources. A small chill catching her from the erratic temperature changes she was suffering from.

"Copy."

She said to Black Widow with a nod. Climbing to her feet again, Jasmine was slow to get up though. Finally the force field was down as Jasmine rushed outward to spot the "wound" in Master Mold. Haleigh's plan of attack worked and Spell was distracting him long enough for Frost to target the wound.

Raising her arms, Jasmine felt sluggish this time. Blinking her blurry vision away she focused long enough to concentrate. A high powered water assault burst from both hands. The water gushing into the air for that foot. Splashing the circuits and other electrical wiring. It fuzzed and charged with electricity. A large explosion rocking where the "wound" had been with smoke filling the air.

Stumbling back Jasmine was woozy and wobbly now feeling faint. The mutant struggled to maintain herself. Raising her arms again she fired another awesome blast at Master Mold doubling her power source. Dropping her hands, Frost watched on to see if her attack succeeded.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Right as Frost unleashed her water attack, Alexis didn't waste time and took a step forward herself, lifting her hands to Master Mold's severed leg. Sending bursts of electricity--and intensifying the circuts within MM--the moment her attack hit Frost's, loud explosions could be heard coming from above. Sparks flew everywhere, lights began to flash around the street, and fires quickly began to break out. ::

:: Alexis continued her attack seeing Frost drop to the ground weakened. Lifting her other hand, Alexis began to drain the energy sources around the immediate area preventing MM from recharging. If they could get him weakened even just a bit, they had a good chance of defeating him. ::

[Master Mold]

>Master Mold began having trouble coping. The massive super sentinel was faltering as it's defense mechanisms delayed in their activation thanks to Guardian warping the temporal field around it. the sentinel suffered massive damage as Frost and Shockwave pushed the offensive front even further. Spellbinder unleashed a massive eldritch bolt to the temple of the cranial unit causing it to further falter and now teeter on the edge of losing balance.


Alarm! Alarm! unit suffering massive structural damage...........unable to properly compensate due to unanticipated....shift.

> it seemed that its defeat was close at hand.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Seeing MM start to sway, Alexis smiled as she stopped her offensive attack and decided to finally knock this fucker on his ass. ::

"Get back!"

:: Thrusting both hands to the street, the ground began to rumble and shake like a massive earthquake. Again, a wave of concrete appeared out of nowhere, heading straight for MM's stable leg. Finally, the shockwave slammed into MM's good leg with enough force to knock the Empire State Building down. ::

[Foxfire]

Slightly tired and a bit winded, Jasmine's eyes widened at Alexis' new offensive attack on Master Mold. Damn, that woman was pissed and for good reason - the team lost a valued friend and political supporter. Stepping up beside Alexis, Jasmine was just a few inches shorter of Shockwave.

Tingling her fingertips, Frost seemed to be manipulating another aspect but what? A devilish grin spreading on her smoke ridden face. Narrowing her eyes with the ground trembling under her black stiletto boots. Raising her hand into the air before retracting it fiercely. Man holes popped off the sewer systems. A rustling sound echoed before a gush of sewer water exploded into the air. Pointing her hand toward Master Mold, it was like the murky - filthy water came alive with Jasmine's command.

Waving her hands in a circular motion the water ascended only to slam into Master Mold's waist from behind. The impact collided with a loud clank as the water discolored Master Mold's armor.

"Now, whose the shit head."

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh's heart gave a little jump... it seemed like her plan was working... the leg disentigrated up to the knee and provided just the exposure she was hoping for. Everyone filled their part of the deal, compounding attacks and assaulting the super sentinel on all fronts.

Victory, it seemed, was in their grasp.... but Haleigh felt reservations... She could sense that Master Mold was faltering, and near the end. Was Alison's vision going to come true? and had Haleigh PUT the doomed party into a vulnerable position? Haleigh suddenly realized that perhaps her on-the-fly directions hadn't been the best... she began second guessing her decisions... She had directed Alison to lower her shield, she had pushed Frost to exhaustion, and she had asked Spellbinder to be their decoy, flying high into thin air, where breathing would become difficult quickly... NO, damn it. The Plan is working... Frost will recover. Spellbinder can take care of herself. Alison can whip the shield back up in a heartbeat.... we're going to WIN this. We're all going to be FINE.... maybe Alison's vision WONT come true.... Sharon died... maybe we're only going to lose ONE friend tonight.

"Everyone gather together! We need to regroup!"

Haleigh began to search Master Mold's commanding computers.... it was down and weakened and focusing on recovering... so she kept her self below detection as she scoured through his mainframe.... looking for a 'self destruct' command.... she didnt know WHY she didnt think of it before. She tried to keep focus, and not even THINK about the one who was also supposed to perish tonight...

[Master Mold]

> Master Mold falters majorly as it is slammed from all sides. It's would be targets are fighting back in a major way and countering in round about ways. The stress becomes to much as the unthinkable happens. Master Mold loses it's center of gravity and begins to FALL.

Unit unable.....to compensate. Losing center of gravity....unable to lock on any specific target!

>However, as sparks fly and Master Mold falls, it reaches out for SPELLBINDER and CATCHES HER in a tight grip. unleashing stored up power from Frost's flame based attack in the form of focused electricity. Intending to FRY the sorceress. the shadow of the super sentinel looms for miles as it comes SMASHING down through abandonned buildings and hits the ground with a sky shattering BOOM rocking everything and everyone ONE to their knees. it is unclear where Spellbinder is just now. but the unit is now coming apart...sparks and electricity spraying out from points of weakness as it continues to try to repair itself.

>Black Widow FINALLY manages to find an auto destruct sequence and succeeds in activating it.

[Harbinger]

::Guardian gathers everyone together....::

There isnt much time!

SPELLBINER!!!


::Guardian frantically calls out..her voice betraying the fear that lurks in her marble hard heart::

WHERE is she!?


Spellbinder: Dont worry.... << spell touches Alison on her shoulder from behind>> I teleported away BEFORE Master Mold could try to electrocute me....I'm faster than he could ever hope to be!

Guardian: thank the goddess!!!!


:: with everyone now together, Guardian moves on with her last part of this plan::

Haleigh has activated the auto destruct sequence..now before Master Mold can COUNTER....I will accelerate the temporal field! BRACE YOURSELVES EVERYONE!

:: she gestures again ala piper haliwell and as an eerie sound is heard in the air...time speeds UP around the core of Master Mold's structure the auto destruct sequence COMPLETES and beams of white energy began to spill out from all over its body as it EXPLODES. Guardian immediately manifests her STRONGEST force field as the sound is deafening and the shockwave is deadly. even WITH Guardian's force field...the group cant HELP but feel a forcefull impact that would have KILLED any normal, unprotected human....the destruction is violent as it is massive....::


:: soon...it fades...with only thick swirling smoke, smoldering flames and fallen debris in the air all around them.......is it over? had they finally done it?::

[Foxfire]

With her attack a success, Jasmine's eyes grew heavy now. It felt as though the ground had been spinning before her. Nausea setting into her system like a flu. Raising a hand to her forehead she closed her eyes for a second. Her outfit dripped with sweat but goosebumps were worn along her skin.

Her body trembled on the exterior but she did manage to follow Haleigh's instructions. Walking closer to the group she used her remaining energy not to pass out. But even that was a task in itself. Her body was not inclined to such temperature elevation at a rapid succession. She prayed this was the final moment to destroy Master Mold.

Guardian's panic cry boosted a small ounce of energy into her body. Looking up to the skies she saw Master Mold fumble before his gigantic "body." Her mouth falling in a small gap at the sight of such a being towered over.

She was not prepared however for the enormous shockwave that slammed into the earth. Such velocity threw Frost violently backwards even with Guardian's forcefield. Rolling onto her side in a fetal position, Jasmine did not seem to get up or even move. Dirt, dried blood and other debris smeared along her icy beauty. Luckily the force field took the most extensive damage for the team.

Opening her eyes, Jasmine felt her eyes stinging from the dirt, smoke, and other factors. A small trail of blood worn at the edge of her mouth. She felt as though she collided with a tornado. Every bone in her body ached but just the thought of attempting to rise was too much. Laying her head back down she rolled onto her back with a painful expression. A hacking cough vibrating through her lungs.

Remembering Spellbinder, her eyes glanced around slowly to notice her sister. She felt relief to see Morgan alive and okay. But to her, it didn't feel like victory not by a long shot.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Watching with delight as Master Mold began to sway with even more violence, Alexis knew the end was near. Finally, the unthinkable happened, and Master Mold lost his balance and came falling toward the earth in a heap. Lifting her hands up defensively, Alexis created another energy barrier--around herself only--along with Guardian's force field. As MM's body slammed into the streets of New York, Alexis could see the devestation around her unfold, yet she remained safe within her own, and Guardian's protective fields. ::

:: Smoke and dust arose, and everything fell quiet. Lowering her hands, the blue energy bubble disipated around her as she glanced around. Seeing Jasmine afar weak and hurt, Alexis allowed her dark sapphire eyes to stay on the fallen woman for a few moments before looking away and not giving her a second thought. Shifting her glance to the others, Alexis spotted Haleigh, Alison, and Morgan instantly....Unsure if they were hurt or not, the blonde parted her lips, realizing she was the only one out of the group standing. Slowly striding forward, her healed boots crunched the glass and debris softly as she approached Alison. ::

"Hey. Wake up."

:: Lowering herself to Alison's level, Alexis rolled the woman over but lifted her eyes to see if Morgan and Haleigh were moving. ::

[Foxfire]

The tiny hairs on the back of her neck instantly became neck. She felt as though she were being surveyed or even observed. Her instincts proved to be correct with Shockwave staring at her. The two locked eyes both battle worn but Frost was not surprised to see Alexis refusing to assist her. Hey, its not like the mutant asked - God forbid she did. A roll of her eyes was directed at the former alcoholic. Grumbling under her breath she coughed more heavily. Her chest heaving with every small breath she managed. Slowly sitting up, the dust beginning to settle around them.

But as Frost got to her feet she turned and walked away from the team. She had it, what kind of bullshit was that? If she were in Alexis' place she would attempt to help despite the ill feelings. Hacking up some blood she turned and spat it out. A small splatter of blood contacted with the ground. Frost's direction was headed for the bus - for Alycia.

She had risked her life for these "people" and she couldn't even receive the slightest medical attention. Jasmine knew this wasn't her team, it was Blaze's and it always would be. The thick snow/ice was still surrounding around the large bus. Jasmine was able to walk through it but the others probably wouldn't be so lucky.

She disappeared inside the thick ice like she walked through a wall. Climbing inside the bus, Jasmine settled down onto one of the seats. Resting her eyes, she relaxed for a moment.

"Master Mold is down....looks like he's destroyed."

Turning around, Jasmine's tired sage green eyes focused on the lawyer. "How are you holding up?"

[MorningStar]

[ At Haleigh's instruction, MorningStar created a private light show for Master Mold. After all, that's what she did best. She then watched in awe as her companions displayed their awesome powers in dispatching their adversary.

She picked herself up after being violently thrown to the ground. She gazed down at her badly torn and dirty cocktail dress, her bruised and cut arms and legs. She looked around, slightly dazed, wondering if it could really be over.

She saw Alexis look over at Frost then walk away and Jasmines reaction to it. Despite her feelings about the mutant, her heart went out to her. She knew what Jasmine was feeling. ]

[Jill Monroe]

<< Falling to the ground and covering her face as the backlash shockwave swept across the area, Spellbinder wanted to simply let herself fall into unconsciousness. when the chaos settled...smoke, dust and debris filled the air...with the remnants of her winds helping to sweep it away. she was shaken and slowly sat up..coughing as she rubbed her forehead>>

wow.


<< she looked around. there seemed to be no SOUND or activity from the super sentinel>>

did we get it!?

<< she slowly struggled to her feet...looking over at each woman......as they all made their way to the bus to check on Alycia.>>

<< inside, she found Alycia who had been resting quietly...with a blank stare on her face. Sharon was covered up Alycia's coat and the ice around the bus kept things at a chilly temperature. Morgan whipped a fur cloak and wrapped it around Alycia just as Frost asked her how she was>>

let her be Frost. I dont think she's ready to talk right now. She's endured so much......and she's numb from pain.

<< Morgan looked over at Frost>>

you look exhausted. let me....help you.

<< and in an act that no one ever would have expected Morgan extended her hand and with a soft chime, she casts her restoration spell and heals Frost and restores her vitals....the spell soothes any pain and cools any stinging sensation as Frost begins to feel refreshed from the inside out>>

does anyone else need healing?? we have to prepare to leave before emergency crews arrive. MorningStar scrambled the cameras around here with her light so there will not be any official record of US having battled the super sentinel....but we will have to leave Alycia here with Sharon so that it appears THEY were casualties.

Is there anything else we can do?

<< Morgan couldnt look over toward Sharon....as her voice began to grow shakey>>

[Harbinger]

::Guardian cough as she slowly pushed herself up. Shockwave was looking over her with a curious glint. Clearly the meta human was manifesting a truly different aspect of her personality. Alison ALSO noticed the beautiful choker around Alexis' neck::

...........


::Guardian kept silent as they filed back onto the bus to recover for a moment before deciding the best exit strategy. she watched as Morgan healed Jasmine and looked around at everyone when Morgan asked if they needed healing. Alison was fine...physically at least....maybe a little tired but she felt she should just keep that to herself.::

:: she spoke when Morgan addressed the issue of leaving Alycia behind with Sharon::

Though i would rather take them BOTH with us...I agree with Morgan. We need to allow them to b e found by federal and state officials. Alycia will be the one who blows the lid off of Mystech with her eye witness account but she will not "remember" just WHO saved HER from the super sentinel's wrath. Haleigh can restore one of the area's survielance cameras just enough to provide more visual evidence of Master Mold's fatal attack on Sharon and it will become clear that this was an assassination. THIS will be the turning point against MysTech's reign of terror.....

We have to prepare to leave....Frost, youll need to remove the ice dome around this bus as well....

::but before Guardian could finish her sentence as well....an alarming sound could be heard JUST outside the bus......::

[Master Mold]

>the glowing red eyes cast unforgiving rays of light into the best as the massive HEAD of Master Mold was now full active and facing the bus. tentacle extensions of wires and cables writhed from under the head as it was suppoted by vibranium spider like legs. the head alone could be just as deadly as the whole body as it possesed an array of capabilities and it was a testimony to the resilience and adaptability of this super sentinel

>the face of Master Mold seemed to betray an EVIL, almost ANGRY countenance as it came forward, blasting the bus with repulsor blasts. Guardian's force field and Frost's ice dome were taking the brunt of the impact but the bus still began to rock and the ice dome would be destroyed soon, leaving only the force field.


Mutants, Witches! I CANNOT BE DESTROYED!


> that was the first time Master Mold had referred to itself in the first person. it was as if it had been renewed and there were a LIVING awareness within it. something that HALEIGH could sense given her affinity for machines....it was the personality and brain wave patterns of the SUPER SOLDIER. the basic programming that had been powering Master Mold this entire time.

I am STILL able to carry out my prime directive. TO destroy the six and their allies! and after this I will go after Doctor Karen Victoria.

>Master Mold's tentacles slam into the bus further attacking the force field and ice dome as he continues to advance.

[Foxfire]

Sage green eyes quietly observed Alycia only to be startled by Morgan's icy tone. She jerked forward in her seat with her palm laying across her heart. She had that "You scared me" look on her wintery battle worn face. Standing up from the seat, Frost was about to supply Morgan and Alycia with space. Turning to walk up to one of the front seats she froze at Morgan's offer to help. Had she heard that right? Blinking her long eye lashes, Jasmine was tempted to pinch herself.

Turning her neck to lock eyes with Morgan, she nodded once. Both seemed to be overcoming any hostile - ill feelings for one another. There might be a chance for harmony between both siblings at last. Stepping closer to Morgan, she had to peer up at the blonde. "Thank you...Morgan." A bit hesitant, Jasmine's tone was genuine. She never thought Morgan was capable of assisting herself.

Morgan must have suffered a brain concussion but maybe...just maybe Jasmine proved herself. Any scrapes, cuts, and bruises vanished to revive her pale complexion and shimmery eyes. A sigh of relief, she felt her energy replenish itself from Spell's magick. She still had her doubts if Master Mold had been terminated.

Glancing out the bus window she was able to see clearly out the window due to her manipulation over snow. Looking from each member of the team, Jasmine realized these people weren't bad at all. She had clearly misjudged them, just as they did with her.

Looking over to Guardian who addressed the mutant, "Alr-..."

Any hypothesis on the Six was discontinued at the alarming ring echoing outside of the bus. Bending forward she tried to look out the bus windows. Her hand brushing away any fog that remained. Squinting her eyes for a closer look at who or what was outside causing that disturbance.

The bus rocked and shook from the attack. Shaking the team inside the box. Jasmine felt the taste in her mouth grow sour at the realization that Master Mold was active and intent on killing them.

[Harbinger]

::the last moment that Guardian dreaded was at hand....as she pushed past everyone...and moved outside the bus. even the HEAD of Master Mold dwarfed the statuesque witch as she faced him. his eyes focused on her...::


you are the living embodiment of all that is evil. you WILL be destroyed.....


:: Guardian raised her hands...as howling winds filled the air and a mournfull bell tolled loudly in the air. a flash of light heralds the manifestation of the terrifying mystic gem, the SIEGE PERILOUS manifests::

Behold that which you cannot combat!

:: she directs her hands forward as the gem appeaers BEHIND the head of Master Mold and begins to GROW and now is capable of encompassing Master Mold....the smooth face red ruby front disappears to reveal a powerfull vortex that pulls its target into the cosmic gate....the vortex activates with deadly effect as EVERYONE has to desperately hold onto something to prevent from b eing yanked out of the bus and joining Master Mold's fate.::

[Foxfire]

"Guardian!!" Yelled Frost who saw Alison sprint out of the bus. That bewitching woman had a personal vendetta and it showed. Biting her lower lip nervously she turned to accompany her when a mysterious looking weapon appeared in Guardian's hands. Not knowing, Jasmine stopped short. Her eyes tracing down the weapon stopping on the gem. So, that was the powerful weapon the team discussed.

The winds howled and screamed as a suctioning wind propelled other objects up like a black hole from space. Jasmine's wardrobe flapped viciously in the air inside the bus. Bending her fingertips she hooked them through the loops where most passengers would secure their luggage. The Velcro snapped loudly as Jasmine's body was beginning to whirl around and levitate from the excessive winds. Gritting her teeth her jet black whipped and burned her eyes.

Hooking her black stiletto boot around the footing of the seats she wrapped her arms tightly against the seat. Her cheek bones flapping from the wind, trying to mask her face. Her muscles straining from her tight grip. It was like someone turned on a giant vacuum underneath them.

Her hands starting to sweat but Frost held on. She battled the mighty winds, preying she could hold on.

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah too entered the bus with the others, relieved that it appeared the remaining team members were not the worse for wear. As Morgan healed Frost, she put a reassuring hand on Jasmine's shoulder, if only for a second.

The terrifying voice of Master Mold reverberated through the bus as Alison darted outside. And in that instant, the horrifying realization came to Delilah of what Guardian was about to do. But before she could react, the vortex opened and she was violently thrown to the floor of the bus. All she could manage to do was hold on to a seat leg as her body was caught up in the turbulence... ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Standing as Alison and Morgan sat up, Alexis took a step back watching as everyone headed back to the bus to check on Alycia. Glancing back toward Master Mold, Alexis slowly began to walk to the bus as well, reverting her eyes away from the beast. Climbing the steps into the bus, Alexis wrapped her fingers around the metal pole and allowed her body to lean against it. Watching the others, suddenly a roaring voice could be heard once again...Master Mold's voice. ::

:: Without hesitation, Alison ran past Alexis and out of the bus. Turning toward the exit that she was standing by, Alexis went into a quick pursuit after Alison, but could see the votex begin to open afar. Eyes widdening, Alexis quickly stepped back onto the bus and managed to grab ahold of the metal railing, gripping onto it for dear life. ::

[Master Mold]

>Master Mold immediately was caught up in the vortex, being pulled back as its clawed spider like legs are dragged across the cement. but at the last moment...mere steps from the mouth of the vortex, again Master Mold's defense mechanisms kick in as it attempts to anchor to the ground. one of its massive tentacles reaches out....and charges forth slamming into Guardian before unleashing a powerfull electrical current into Guardian's body before knocking her back slamming her body into the bus.

Proceed with craft omega sequence to insure the destruction of The Six and their allies.

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan held on tightly to a pole. her blonde double hightlighted hair whipped firecly in the violent vortex....and even with her super strength...she could only imagine how hard it might be for the OTHERS to hold on. She tried to keep an eye on Guardian to see where this stand off with Master Mold would go...and to her horror Guardian was electrocuted and knocked unconscious by the super sentinel. Master Mold's head was gripping the ground but clearly it was not going to be taken away by the Siege Perilous without destroying Guardian OR the rest of the Six. Morgan knew what she had to do>>

<< she let go of the pole and flew out of the bus, flying through the winds toward Master Mold... she powers up...a chime sounds off as she charges with her fists extended and large halos of eldritch magick around them as a sparkling trail flows around her. the look on her face says it all as she screams like a bird of prey she SLAMS into Master Mold's body with ALL her power and super strength....unleashing an ballistic blast of eldritch force which forces Master Molds anchors to lose their grip on the ground....>>

<< Master Mold SCREAMS as he is pulled into the vortex of the Siege Perilous. His head seems to be SUCKED away side ways. Morgan struggles to reach the unconscious Guardian, to pick her up and carry her back to the bus..... But at the last moment...a tentacle wraps around MORGAN'S ankle...another one around her waist.. Master Mold's face reappaers inside the vortex and then another tentacle around her NECK and all together they PULL HER IN AS WELL.....the image of Morgan screaming as she is sucked into the vortex, pulled deeper in until she fades out of site is one that will now haunt The Six as she is GONE. The Siege Perilous begins to deactivate its unforgiving vortex and shrinks down....a badly hurt and unconscious Guardian lays near by...and the rest of the Six and Alycia are left there...>>


<< the battle was over. the city at large had been spared catastrophic damage with most of it being confined to one area....and the casualties....limited to only TWO. Black Widow, Shockwave, MorningStar and new comer Frost were now left to grapple with the bitter victory over Master Mold...and the shocking loss of Sharon Kelly and Spellbinder.>>