With "Malice" towards ALL

[Oracle]

<< back at Illustra, the group appeared...arriving in one of the unusued "crystal media rooms" courtesy of one of Morningstar's worm holes. The Team hadnt suffered any extreme damage ...save the now increasinly dim view the public would have of them following tonights events. The only consolation was that Malice and Black out had been seen as well...which wouldnt be so great for an already embattled Mystech.>>

<<Central Park was all but destroyed, buildings, cars, and miles of street were scorched, destroyed, burned and worse.>>

<< Though the team started off on a strong enough footing....the mysterious woman in white revealed herself as MALICE and turned the tables on them all...revealing herself to be an omega class telepath/empath and transmorph..yet there is the presumption that she has not revealed ALL of her powers. Guardian, who was touched by Malice's deft manipulation, lost herself in rage and abandonned logic in her attempts to destroy Blackout and Malice..escalating the battle to dangerous levels and destroying property as well as placing innocent lives in peril.>>

<< with the help of Zach, Black Widow managed to subdue Guardian long enough to allow Foxfire to help with immediate damage control by extinguishing all fires in the area and MorningStar to effect a quick and strategic withdraw from the battle.>>

<< now, they are left to process the events of the battle, assess this new threat posed by Blackout and her apparent mentor Malice and what new level MysTech might be trying to take this to>>

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah closed the worm hole behind them. She turned and looked pointedly at Guardian. ]

"What is going on with you, Alison?"

[Foxfire]

Fire and brimstone swept across the desolate city with innocent lives lost. All for a war of two head strong women. Foxfire kept herself quite either debating the consequences of this day or Guardian's blood thirsty style. Was she truly fit to be team leader? Blaze was beginning to have her doubts. In fact she felt Morningstar would be a better candidate.

But even Blaze could relate, she too lost her cool more than once while on the team. The battle slowed with the appearance of Zack who moved in to soothe Guardian. Blaze stepped off from the triangular position she was in.

Raising her hands in the air, her eyes flashing the signature yellow color. Her fingertips rotating in the air while she retracted the fires. Massive fires tumbled and flew for Foxfire who outstretched her arms to absorb the element. From afar it looked dangerous but to any elemental mutant, it was harmless.

Inch after inch molded into various footing of fire as the incredible wave came tumbling down onto Blaze. Her overall body disappeared, hidden by the thick dense flames. Steam rolling off the acre where Blaze stood. The fire that was around any of the areas was put out and now Blaze's own natural flames were extinguished. It was like being energized in a way.

Blaze's yellow eyes faded when she saw the group of bystanders' joining in to watch the battle. Rushing toward the Six, Blaze was the last to join. Disappearing from Central Park, back to Illustra.

Walking through she moved to one of the swivel chairs. Her eyes staring off into space. What the mutant was thinking about couldn't be identified. With Morningstar addressing Guardian, Blaze looked up.

"Her emotions were manipulated...it wasn't entirely Alison's fault. I guarantee that any one of us would have fallen victim. Malice's battle strategy is remarkable...you have to admire the bitch....she's only using Blackout. She knows if she can promise power to Alexis, she'll have her hooked. Alexis was the bait and we fell for it."

[Harbinger]

::Alison was turned away from the others, facing the slightly transluscent panoramic window looking out to the west of the city...she exhaled slowly as she closed her eyes and rolled her neck a bit. She felt Morningstar near, and heard her question.::

Morningstar: What's going on with you, Alison?

::she was hesitant to answer. she felt the lingering effects of Malice's empathic manipulation. it was the first time a psychic of any kind had gotten to Alison like this...but Malice was clearly smarter than most::

::Foxfire offered her observation on the matter somewhat in Alison's defense...but Alison could sense the disappointment in Blaze's tone. Finally she turned around and looked upon Delilah and over toward Blaze, Haleigh and Zach::

Malice, she...... ::clearly Alison was at a loss:: reached out to my emotional core and unraveled it enough to allow me to become so ANGRY that i could think about nothing else but trying to destroy her and Alexis. She suggested that my heart is even blacker than my mother's was...and that "there's more MALICE in my soul than I realize".

My actions...were born of impulse and anger...I was not able to think clearly. Her's was a PASSIVE psychic attack that doesnt focus on the mind and so my psi screen couldnt protect me.

I apologize for endangering all of you. it was never my intention to ADD to the destruction caused by Blackout.


::Alison was so dissapointed in herself. She was EMBARRASED and rather than let it show...she abruptly left the crystal room. It was clear that Alison was struggling with the unwilling release of emotions that she kept so tightly in check. A witch's power was tied to her emotions and if Alison could not cope with what Malice had done...there was no telling how this would effect her in combat or as a leader. She needed to TALK about this...but true to form...it seemed that Alison felt that talking would be WEAKNESS. Alison made her way to the 107th floor to check on Karen and Alycia.::

[Oracle]

<<As Alison made her way to Illustra's top floor to check on Karen and Alycia, the rest of the team were left to discuss Malice and the power she possesed. Haleigh would receive a security report that Illustra's defenses had been successfull in REPELLING all attempts by the WILDpack to penetrate the interior of Illustra as well as footage. The WILDpack were now far more durable and powerfull as a hive force than they were originall under Helena's command. >>

<< Clearly Blaze was on to something...Malice was merely USING Alexis as her catspaw, but Alexis certainly wouldn't see it that way. It made the act of betrayal on Alexis' part a little more understood. Perhaps Malice was behind THAT as well. With the team down to a core of three and times most uncertain for BOTH sides....it was clear that MysTech would pull out the stops to eliminate The Six and what better way to faciliate that than by using someone who knew them so well? and just WHO was Malice? what was her TRUE identity? Clearly she had been involved in many situations between The Six and Mystech...including alluding to an affair between herself and Morgan's father Christopher years ago....suggesting there was more to Karen's de ja vu than originally thought. >>

[Foxfire]

Even though Alison did not physically show embarrassment, Blaze felt it surrounding the Seer. She did not comment on Alison's smoldering behavior, instead she allowed her friend to explain. Blaze couldn't blame Alison for allowing her emotions to overwhelm her, but her theory hypothesized that the catalyst to blame was Malice. Fox was not as close to the witch as Morgan and Delilah, but she could "read" her like a book, this being one of them.

As Alison abruptly departed, Blaze saw this as an opportunity to speak with the woman privately. "Excuse me." Pushing back the black swivel chair her silhouette outlined in low orange, red, and yellow flames. She was on her way to confront Alison as she flamed out. The flames engulfing her body as she disappeared from the leading ladies of the Six.

Locking onto Alison's own heat signature, which was still heated, despite Zack's efforts. A small ringlet of fire surrounded Alison. The Seer would obviously "see" that it was Blaze. The flickering lively flames formed to reveal Blaze. Disappearing from sight she reached out warmly for Alison's hand.

"Before you check on Doctor Victoria and Alycia, I'd like to talk to you....on a more personal level."

Blaze never tried to side step anything with Alison. She was direct and to the point, a characteristic most liked about the spunky mutant. Her emerald eyes looking around at the various paintings that hung. She didn't want to seem too direct as to anger Alison.

"I know what its like Alison....as a wielder of fire I go through too. Except I'm not great at consealing how I feel. I thought that you might want to talk....to someone who relates. Morgan taught me never to bottle up my emotions, otherwise it'll CONTROL me. I still bottle them up but I'm improving. What I'm trying to say is nobody on this team thinks of you as weak. You have to learn its great to talk about these things. You're so much like Morgan...its like I can feel a part of her inside of you."

She paused to see if any of this was registering with Alison. Releasing her hand she stepped closer to Alison, placing a gentle hand on her back. "I know you have a "marble heart" and that's fine for battle but when your around us....I think you should put down the wall. I'm not telling you what to do...because I know you could blow my ass up in a second. What I am saying is...I'm concerned. Your our rock Alison but even YOU need a break from it...that's where we come into play. It does not hurt to switch roles...if anything I think your one of the most powerful women out there. I'm glad your on our side...but I also know not everyone is grouped together. We all handle things differently...I just thought I would come to YOU because I know how you feel. We both know my senses are far more keen than most....I am here for you...and if you decide you need to talk...I'll be there before you can say freeze. Just remember discussing how you truly feel isn't a weakness, its more power to you."

[Harbinger]

::Alison stopped as Blaze appeared before her. The Seer looked down at the young mutant. Moments like this had been RARE since Blaze had originally died in Inferno....the heart of the team was back among them and it couldnt have happened at a better time.::

::As Blaze reached out to Alison and gently took the seer's hand, Alison didnt pull away (as she normally would). Instead she allowed herself to LISTEN to Blaze...and take what she said to HEART. Blaze was right after all...and maybe what Malice had done to Alison would actually have a small positive gain...showing the seer that it was BETTER to acknowledge your emotions and experience them rather than constantly supress them.::

::The Six were down by three members now. IF Alison were indeed the "rock" of the team" then she would have to be able to admit when she needed help and support herself. No one is perfect...nor an island. Morgan prooved that. Listening to Blaze, Alison found herself realizing that it might just be OKAY after all to "be human" among her friends...her family.::

Blaze, it would appear that your perception is as clear as as my own precognition.

::Alison sighed as she leaned against the wall and folded her arms across her ample chest::

Malice brought forth emotions in me , and she did it in such a way, it was like being carried away on a runaway roller coaster. I was left reeling after Zach calmed me down. I cannot believe how CATHARTIC it was...and that is what scares me...EMBARRASES me more than anything. I felt like I was out of control but....it was a RELEASE!

Before Morgan's death, I did not have to share much of myself with anyone from this team. I had my close friends who knew me, and the others...well...we know how that went. But things have changed. There is a family spirit about us, it is what Ororo said we would need to pull through our most difficult times..such as this one now.

::closing her eyes as she continued to try to center herself, Alison breathes deeply::

Even now, the lingering effects of Malice's empathic touch still tingle in my heart and soul. My mother...she terrorized Cameron and Erika, i had to rise up at an EARLY age to protect them. I grew so weary of it that i abandonned ALL of them and went on to a life of exploration and discovery as i traveled the globe. Along the way , i shut down most of my emotions and the feeling in my heart since they reminded me of my sibings ...I did not want to seem weak to the beings i would meet/fight/deal with in my travels and that was what i felt i had to do. But NOW...after all of that, after having re-united with my siblings and destroyed our Mother..and having come so far...I lost Morgan and now Cameron is missing as well....If i can be completely honest, I feel as if i have failed...EVERYONE!

[Foxfire]

"But you can...if you can't be honest with yourself what else have you got?" She asked with a perked brow. Leaning her back up against one of the white marble walls, Blaze stared deeply at Alison. Her deep penetrating eyes observing every breath she took, the sound of her heartbeat, everything.

"Alison you come from great POWER do not think of yourself as a monster. Embrace that uniqueness, its not a bad thing to possess dark magick. Its a strong defense and offense to manipulate. What Malice said was brutal even to me...and her lured affair with Christopher turns my stomach. She enjoys playing mind games....its one of her powers. And unfortunately we ALL fall victim including you Alison. But if we're to tackle Malice, we must harness our emotions. Believe me..I have plenty that needs to be resolved but I think it will settle once we overcome Blackout and Malice."

Her sweeping eyes fell onto one of the beautiful Monet paintings, one of Blaze's favorites. "We're all beautiful inside and sometimes we have to do unbelievable things to survive. You've met plenty of powerful companions in your life and now your a part of this team. Do not be embarrassed by a mistake or a weakness. Instead analyst why it happened and how you can overcome it, even if it means help from others. Morgan was so headstrong that she never relied on anyone. Eventually she realized we're a family here. We're all you've got at the moment."

She could see Alison's bewitching features starting to lighten. "Cameron is one of the most cunning men I know...do not worry. I think he's safe..I feel it in my own heart. Its easy to fall victim of fear but have hope he's fine." Leaning closer, Blaze brushed a few loose black strands from Alison's heart shaped face. "I believe we can defeat Malice...all empathic attacks require concentration. There's four of us on this team I think if we divide and conquer we can overwhelm Malice. It won't be easy...she's a formidable foe at that. I think her powers radiate from the emotions of others, feeding her strength and perhaps power. I think she knows her psychology well to push buttons. She knows our history and our powers. We need to be one step ahead of her."

Placing both hands on Alison's shoulders, Blaze gently massaged the tense muscles. "You cross your arms a lot. Do you want to know what I think? I think you do this to protect your marble heart. You put up this marble heart because your afraid of someone gaining entrance to this sensitive organ. I almost want to say that maybe you had a lover who hurt you. You never talk about one...and with your beauty its obvious you wouldn't have a problem finding a guy. Relax a little Alison...learn to stop and smell the roses. Allow this team to give you a reprieve." Her hands moved to Alison's slender arms unfolding them. "See...open up we won't hurt you. Haleigh was come a long way by proving herself and even she has shed her soldier like demeanor. She's caring and even loving...I don't know if you noticed but she's engaged now. She wears her heart on her sleeve when the time is right. Delilah is a strong compassionate woman whose always been there for you and me. Both of these women we can count ON to be our backbone if we need it. Delilah and Haleigh were my support when I returned. The door swings both ways, remember that."

[Malice]

::within the regal brownstone, is the elegant and elitist establishment the hellfire club, the highest end of high society gathers, the most beautiful, rich and powerfull members of society who together extend a reach through all realms of society..government, medicine, sicence etc. on the surface, the hellfire club is merely an upper class gathering of the elite who come to throw themselves lavis parties and form secret alliances::

:: while the city is abuzz with controversy, the elite gather within the walls of the hellfire club to draw their own conclusions of what is going on...unaware that the last member of the Inner Circle is hidden in her ultra secured control room of the brownstone. MALICE watches various events and information feeds all around her on state of the art liquid crystal screens....seated in a crisp tailored white cleavage revealing Versace Blazer and white mini skirt. bare legged, she wears white leather high heeled pumps designed by Jimmy Choo. Her hair is puled back into a stylish glossed bun::

Our confrontation with The Six was a disaster. The ONLY way to turn the tide from their favor was by my attacking Guardian through her emotions. Her Psi Screen was too strong even for MY telepathy so we will have to be carefull of her. Even with their numbers down, that team is ever bit as ferocious as the files detailed. We will not be so generous with them in battle again.

::turning in her chair to face Blackout, who had not even known of this building until now, Malice crossed her long legs at the knee. The woman was in remarkable shape for her age and kept her skin in great condition.::

This is your new home Alexis. Not only are you now in the service of MysTech, but i will be sponsoring your membership to the Hellfire Club. Your family has had a LONG standing membership with this organization for decades and it was only a matter of time before you were offered membership not only because of your father and aunt but because of your own personal net worth and success in the business world. Your partnerships with Illustra inc drove the Q rating of tempo publishing thorugh the ROOF.

:: she motions for Alexis to be seated::

We will be well insulated and hidden from any possible scrutiny by law enforcement. NO ONE will be able to detect you here...save perhaps for Guardian. But we will soon be giving HER along with Delilah and Blaze quite a bit to be concerned with.

:: WELL ARMED, guards with excellent physiques were stationed at the sole entrance to the nucleus of this building and the room itself was VERY dark..with recessed blue lighting. the soft hum of power and beeping of technology could be heard all around them.::

So, Alexis ... ::Malice looked upon her with a rather sinister glint in her eye::

how does it feel to know you now have the power to stand on your own..APART from the Six? to FINALLY be realizing your destiny?

Your father and aunt would be so proud, even though they knew they would not be here to witness this moment. You see, your family has been dedicated to the forces of EVIL for decades. I am here to help you begin your new path.

::Alexis new that Malice was MORE than what she seemed. both times she had appeared before her, she displayed great power as well as extensive knowledge of Alexis and the Six, not to mention a newly revamped and far more dangerous, versitle WILDpack.::

MysTech...as it is now, is dangerously close to being destroyed from within and without. I will have a life BEYOND that entity, and so will YOU if you follow me. and together, we will make sure that The Six will not be around to en joy whatever "victory" they believe they can achieve against MysTech.

:: a screen gives a visual of Illustra. Haleigh had already restored power to the building and it looked to be functioning fine. The technology that rienforced that building as as cutting edge as MysTech's own...but the HEART and SOUL of Illustra was not there....there was an odd "stillness" about the building::

they hide within Illustra..knowing that times are as uncertain for them as they are for mystech. they've taken heavy losses and while they were able to fight us to a stand still tonight...WE are going to make sure they are not up for a rematch..not not...not EVER.

[Shockwave]

:: After the long drawn out battle with the six, Malice had taken Alexis and herself to Hellfire, an exclusive club that Alexis had heard of before, but never actually made an appearance at. Standing in the all white conference-like room, she stuck out like a sore thumb dressed in her all black attire (http://www2.victoriassecret.com/images/prodlgvw/V255695_CROP1.jpg). Now cleaned up after the battle, Alexis still looked dark and alluring; but not as vicious. Her hair now longer and pulled back in a elegant bun (http://www.vnn.vn/dataimages/original/images466467_SAG_CharlizeTheron.jpg), she reaked glamour and sex. ::

:: Dragging the tips of her fingers along the stainless steal table in which Malice sat at, Alexis' sapphire eyes lifted to the woman as she began to speak. She made her case and point to Alexis, further imbedding the fact that it was her "destiny" to follow in the footsteps of her aunt and father. That she was born to serve MysTech. Slowly making her way around the table, her black stiletto heals clicked softly; the sound echoing throughout the vast room. ::

"I hated Adam....and detested Helena even more. But I could never deny the fact that they were power, and knew exactly how to get business done."

:: Pulling the chair out from under the table, Alexis took a seat and crossed her legs at the knee. ::

"I always get what I want...How or by what means is irrelevant."

:: Glancing away from Malice, Alexis swept her eyes across the liquid crystal screens that displayed Illustra. Bringing her stare back to Malice, Alexis narrowed her eyes. ::

"And I want them dead. Preferably long and painful....so if you can help me accomplish that, I would more than accommodating to you."

[Malice]

::Malice shook her head with disapproval as a well dressed black man appeared in the room and handed Malice some documents and a small multi media player. it was communication from MysTech to be exact. She looked down for a moment...reading over the documents before addressing Alexis' fussing about "wanting them dead".::

Alexis, do try to get ahold of yourself and break out of your tunnel vision.

:: liquid crystal screens flickered and shifted images as various images of members of The Six in action began to play. footage of past battles etc.::

I am not here for you. ::she said curtly:: YOU are here because if you were left to your own devices, you would DIE. MysTech is about to get a LONG over due dose of KARMA. That much is clear. But at the same time Mutants and Meta humans are coming under intense scrutiny. Your strongest supporter, Sharon Kelly is dead...SOMEONE has to fill her position and it will most likely be a candidate who is decidedly ANTI mutant/meta human. Powerfull as you may be, you are NOT READY for what is coming.

You need to calm down, close your mouth and LEARN. Your disagreeable attitude is only going to get you hurt, cast out AGAIN and killed so i suggest you adjust your attitude now.

:: She said matter of factly as she looked DIRECTLY at Blackout. This woman was no joke and she had prooved it..not only with Alexis personally but in battle with The Six. With the resources of the hellfire club at her disposal as well as ties to MysTech she was the next best thing to a one woman army.::

If I am going to help you achieve your goal...short sighted as it is....YOU are going to help me and you can START by LISTENING to what i have to say.

::as more images of The Six began to play, it was clear that Malice had MUCH information on the members of that team...and even their allies::

The Six have managed to survive because of their resiliency...which comes from their individual wills...STRONG wills. Over the last year they have formed a bond, a "family spirit" that has allowed them to prevail. Even Haleigh Davidoff, a woman who has had her hand in some of the most deadly espionage activities both here and over seas has found a strong standing within the core.

In order to truly destroy them, there must be a coordinated effort that BUILDS in stages. We will START with psychological warefare. Only one of them has a Psi Screen but even THAT cannot protect her from her emotions, as i prooved in Central Park. I know ALL about their powers, but THEY do not know all of MINE.

Together, with your glamoring ability and my telepathic/empathic manipulation...we can begin to unravel them from ALL sides, making them MORE than primmed for the taking.

BUT...we arent going to be destroyed. Haleigh is PROPERTY of MysTech..she and Blaze are the ONLY two subjects known to have retained their humanity after being exposed to LETHAL levels of the Techno Organic Virus; Alison was the second strongest magick user on the team..through HER we can unlock the secret of how to access Spellbinder's power source...LIMBO..as well as finding out more about this ORORO woman that we've seen but yet there is no information found on her. With Delilah, we will be able to finish what was started several years ago. we neaerly RUINED HER standing in NYPD until Morgan interfered. We will destroy her reputation and reveal her to be the mutant that she is...society will take care of the rest without us having to even be involved.

Revenge is a dish best served cold...STONE COLD without any mercy. When we are done with them..they will ALL wish they had passed through the Seige Perilous with their precious Morgan. MysTech may be on its way out, but we will make sure that THEY are dragged down as well.

[Harbinger]

:: Alison listened as Blaze spoke intuitively. But at the same time...some of Blaze's words caused Alison to remember other things past. her travels around the world...the first few days when she really had NO idea what she was doing and relied on her precognition to carry her through. The feeling of uncertainty and worry after just abandonning her family.::

::here she was now with a new family ...and they were going through so much. She couldn't abandon them now at this darkest hour. that would be a betrayal itself , not to mention violating morgan's last wishes. She just didnt do well with feeling and Blaze could see that.::

:: Alison gave a start of protest as Blaze gently unfolded her arms. She felt so...EXPOSED but not in the traditional way. could she OPEN UP? was there as much danger of being portrayed in a WEAK light as she felt there would be?::

::Blaze was young and still so full of life and optimism. She had energy and passion but she also had intuition and perception. it was secretly a relief to have someone who would understand and not view Alison as weak....which was always something she feared.::

::she looked down at Blaze...not quite smiling but not unhappy either::

You're words were thoughtful and full of perception. Your understanding has brought some reassurance in this most uncertain time. I will try to keep these things in mind and open up MORE. If we're all going to be a family and depend each other...then you are right, i must learn to do that. I may need to revisit this later, but for now at least...I must check our guests.


::squeezing Blaze's hand, Alison nodded in thanks for the mutant's assistance and for talking with her ::

Please let Delilah and Haleigh know that i will return to meet with you all shortly.

:: and with that, Alison departs...making her way down the hall and around a corner to a set of elevators which will bring her to the top floor of Illustra::

[Shadow Weaver]

<<it was a quiet evening. high above the hustle, bustle and chaos of the city below. Within the large, sprawling penthouse, Karen sat quietly in the sunken in sitting room wearing an elegant blue gem toned robe with a matching slip underneath. the was tied up and Karen's blonde hair was gathered up with some spiral curls falling down in the front to frame her elegant face. The moonlight shown through the floor to ceiling window that stretched from one end of the main floor to the other.>>

<<sipping on tea and reading a book on astrology and its effect on personality types, she enjoyed the soft music that played through the state of the art sound system in her daughter's penthouse...it was classical music.>>

<<Alycia was resting in the guest bedroom. Tinkerbell was curled up on the leather sectional that was on the other side of the sitting room and the little kitten that was given to Morgan by Haleigh was nestled in Karen's lap on her robe, also curled up. Karen looked down at the kitten for a moment and smiled>>

this little creature, it has the easiest life of all of us. she lives in the safety of this penthouse with no cares, no duties and no complex worries. with all thats happened to me...to all of us....i wish we could all just go to another time and place with simpler lives but I know that would be too easy. i may as well wish for the moon.

<< Karen resumed reading, and took another drink of tea. earlier that evening, She had watched the battle between The Six, Malice and Blackout and saw the devistation ...she knew the team would pull through. But she saw something ELSE.....Malice CONFIRMED that Karen's de ja vu was MORE than just that....THIS was the woman who had an affair with Christopher! the first..and most ENDURING "other woman" in Christopher's life during and well after their marraige. at the site of this...Karen was truly "RELEIVED"??>>

<<she now had a new task...and mission. one that would become clear to The Six AND the Hellfire club soon enough. but for now, she enjoyed a serene evening, making sure that she and Alycia were kept safe. The group had returned and no doubt one or more of them would come to check up on her and Alycia now. She paused from her reading and looked at a picture of Morgan, Alison, Delilah and Blaze on the coffee table.>>

<<thinking>>: the for your of you were my children. Though Morgan was my only biological daughter...Alison and Delilah were always like daughters to me and Blaze...though i held Christopher's infidelity against YOU for so long...being that you were his daughter and Morgan's half sister...i realized that it wasnt YOUR fault and that Morgan cared deeply for you. I promised Morgan I would look after you...and i will.

[Harbinger]

::arriving to the doors of Morgan's penthouse, Alison sends a signal to Karen to let her know its okay to deactivate the warding spell. the spell lowers and Alison goes inside..and finds that all is calm and serene. Karen looking elegant as she reads and sips on her tea in the softly lit sitting room.::


Hi Karen, I guess you knew we were back. I'm glad to see that you and Alycia are safe.

::sitting down on an edge of a seat on the leather sectional near Tinkerbell...Alison notes that the siamese is sleeping. she looks so cute curled up in a ball. maybe SHE should get a cat of her own and train her to become a familiar::

Alycia is resting in one of the guest rooms. i know she has something to tell Haleigh and I come tomorrow. She plans on retiring to the private sector as a private citizen. After everything she's been through I can't say I blame her. But at least we will be able to keep tabs on her and keep her safe...and with her out of the public eye, that will also cool the flames of controversy around her blowing the lid off of Mystech. She's made so many enemies over the years...like Sharon by helping us and supporting mutants rights. But i dont think she or Sharon ever thought that MysTech would try to outright MURDER THEM ...until Master Mold.

Karen.....I know you were able to watch our battle with Malice & Blackout in Central park....you were able to see what happened. But I need to talk to you....about what Malice did to me. Even NOW, i feel a little nervous...off centered. Like my mind and heart which are normally CLEAR and focused are now fuzzed by the flood of emotion that Malice pulled out of me.

I lost myself in that flood of emotion. It was cathartic yet terrifying to FEEL that way again.

[Shadow Weaver]

<< Karen looked over as Alison arrived and made her way through toward the sitting area. She smiled as she welcomed Alison back...noticing that Alison seemed less "put together" than before...but knowing WHY that was. She listened as Alison spoke and nodded slowly at some points. quietly closing the book so as not to disturb the kitten resting on her lap>>

<<she offered Alison tea but the young woman politely declined. She noted that she hardly EVER saw Alison eat or drink....wondering if that was a deliberate plan on Alison's part...or a symptom of something worse.>>

<<as the younger witch spoke Karen understood all too well what Alison was struggling with>>

Alison, its okay. Believe me. I know the trauma you went through with your own family, the lengths you went to to elevate yourself from them and seperate yourself from them. it was almost a compulsion for you to escape. and as you traveled the world devoting yourself to adventure and pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the dark magick that was your heritage you found a suitable distraction from the things that haunted your heart and soul.

You've presented yourself so well put together...the words "brutal" and "efficient" are often synonymous when someone describes you but Alison...if you hadn't already heard..its OKAY to just BE HUMAN. Morgan struggled with the same thing as she sought to rid herself of any weakness when it came to men. Her Father betrayed her as well as me..he tried to brutalize us and we banded together to fight against him and drive him away but Morgan never forgot, never forgave and it was from THAT moment on that she began to loathe and despise men...especially those with any kind of "authority"...it was what kept her from ever being able to truly enjoy a loving relationship with a man.

For YOU though...your marble hard heart prevents you from drawing on other parts of you that are JUST as strong as the image you project. the IMAGE Alison. I've known you BEFORE "Guardian" was your code name. I knew you BEFORE "The Six"...and i also know that in the hour when you young people came together to save the city...you put on your battle armor..not just on your body but your heart. You did not trust Haleigh or Cameron but your desire to protect Morgan and Blaze from them was muddled by your LETHAL and BRUTAL methods of humiliating them.

::pausing for a moment to sip on more tea...and carefully shift a bit, the kitten on her lap still remained asleep. karen looked at Alison and spoke in a reassuring tone::

I'm not going to give you a history lesson...we all know what's in the past and how far you've all come BUT what I want to say is that MALICE did you a favor without even realizing it. It's OKAY to be human Alison..its okay to FEEL. It doesnt make you weak, it makes you COMPLETE. You're not a robot and while you may be possesed of a "marble" hard heart...that heart still beats it carries dreams, fears, hopes and desires just like the rest of us. Even MORGAN had to learn that following the inferno.

Don't try to portray an IMAGE Alison...in my profession...i've learned early on that IMAGES are almost ALWAYS false fronts or at best complex FACADES. Don't try to be any certain way...jus BE. The more comfortable you become with yourself and ALL of your aspects the better you will be at leading this team. You have Haleigh , Delilah and Blaze not only to back you but to ENJOY YOU in moments outside of battle. The Six are a FAMILY....and families have their problems as well as their good times.

Seer though you may be, YOU know that you cannot always prevent/avoid certain things. You've spent years trying to CONTROL everything...your powers over time and space even lend themselves to that but ultimately Alison..you are a human ..a WOMAN before anything else. Revel in it..dont turn away from it.

:: Karen smiled at her "daughter" hoping that she had helped define what Alison was feeling. This was something that Karen did regularly as a therapist...and so it was only natural for her to provide this help and support to someone she cared for.::

[Harbinger]

::Alison looked over at tinkerbell a few times. Karen's voice was crystal clear with a lilt to it. it was soothing...she was the mother that Alison never had. and her wisdom provided FURTHER insight along the lines of what Blaze had spoken of. Still there was nothing more validating than Karen having already seen what happened...and validating Alison...pointing out that though Malice intended for her attack to HURT Alison..it actually had done her a favor::

dont try to BE any specific image...just BE.

::these words rang in Alison's mind and seemed to make it clear that it was time for Alison to embrace another part of herself that had been forced dormant for far too long.::

Karen...thank you for your help.

::Alison stood up and walked over to the doctor...and embraced her.::

You are the mother i never had. The goddess smiled on me when she brought me to you.


::as she stood back, Alison thought to address one more thing::

Karen, I know that you've realized just who Malice is and what she did to your family....and I know what you want to do. I am not going to try to stop you, i do not have the right as this woman broke your family apart and played a major role in luring Christopher to MysTech in the first place. But when you go, promise me that if you get into ANY kind of trouble that you will contact me IMMEDIATELY. I can get there literally in the blink of an eye if you need help.

::Alison's cobalt blue eyes met with Karen's opal blue eyes.::

[Shadow Weaver]

<< Sitting in the large deep seated leather chair, Karen embraces Alison warmly and reassures her>>

anytime, Alison. no matter how far we go..we can ALL use someone to turn to in those times of uncertainty.

<< as they ended their embrace, Karen knew that Alison would eventually have visited the next topic she spoke on. She knew exactly what was on Karen's mind and understood>>

Alison...this was a long time coming and somethings...just cant go unanswered. Malice has MUCH to answer for and I intend to make SURE that she does.

<< as Alison asks her to make sure she contacts her if she gets into trouble, Karen nods>>

You have my word. But I MUST do this for my daughter...for Christopher and the life he was tricked into...she...she has had this coming...for a LONG time.

<< Karen nods..with a solemn look on her face and as she and Alison said their goodbyes for the evening and Alison departed, Karen looked down at the Kitten who had stirred with a soft mew and was now looking up at her with its sleepy eyes>>

hello little one. your grandma has some business to attend to but dont worry. You'll be safe here with Tink and Alycia. your home is still protected by magick and the best technology money can buy.

<< gently picking the kitten up in her hands and holding it close to her heart..she felt the kitten purring steadily as it nestled into her chest. she brought it over to the leather sectional and placed it where Tinkerbell was laying. the kitten immediately began to make a place next to tink...and nestle in next to her. Tink awakened a bit and snuggled the kitten with her nose before giving it some gentle kisses ..a sign of affection and maternal instinct. soon, both cats were settling down to sleep again. Karen smiled and quietly made her way from the front end of the of the sprawling penthouse past the kitchen and dining area as well as the area of consecretion and down the hall passing the guest rooms. stopping only for a moment to look in on the sleeping Alycia.>>

This is a rest she has well earned. she'll be safe here while i'm gone for a little while.

<<finally making her way to her daughter's Chamber of Dreams, Karen prepares herself. with a wave of her hand and a rushing harp sound.....she is refreshed from head to toe and now wearing her elegant black flying suit w/ cape. >>



<< looking in the three way mirror...Karen took a moment to look herself over. she was an elegant, beautifull woman at age 51. the suit highlighted her feminine figure and giver her a "Bewitch"ing look.>>

and now, dear sweet Malice....it's time I paid YOU a little visit.

<< spinning around and sweeping her cape up around her, Karen spins OUT of sight in a spiraling shadow followed by a rushing harp sound.>>

[Oracle]

::as the night wore on, Karen secretly departed Illustra to handle "personal business" while Alison reactivated a warding spell around Morgan's penthouse to keep Alycia and the familiars safe. Alison returned down several floors to the SECUIRTY FLOOR which was the line of demarcation between the business floors and private residential floors of Illustra. in the nerve center of Illustra, she arrived in the observation room to meet with Haleigh, Delilah and Blaze along with head of CI security at Illustra to discuss the events of the evening, get information on the attempt made by the WILDpack to breach Illustra's defenses AND the possible media/legal fall out from the battle at central park::


::back at the hellfire club, as Malice continued to talk with Alexis in the secret control room hidden within the top floor of the elegant brownstone, most of the hellfire club members present had left the building as it was now late and festivities had ended. guards dressed in traditional garb were on post as chamber maids cleaned various rooms on various floors and attended the few over night guests that remained. all the while they remained unaware of the visitor that was about to be among them::

[Shockwave]

:: Rolling her eyes casually as Malice told Alexis to sit down, shut up, and listen for a change, the meta human was never one to actually follow instructions unless it benefitted her. And from what Malice was saying, this was definitely one of those times where the brunette WOULD listen. Allowing her eyes to meet with Malice's, the deviousness radiating from them was wonderful...she hated these people as much as Alexis did, and that alone, sealed the deal. ::

"I'll do whatever you need me to do. Taking down the six is at the top of my list of priorities....but power is very close behind it."

:: Pausing for a moment, Alexis glanced back up at the screens which were displayed behind Malice and smirked. ::

"I'm at your disposal, Malice. The six simply looked upon me as nothing more than a pon in their super hero games. They didn't appreciate me and they underestimated the true nature of my powers and what I can do with them..."

:: Looking back down to Malice, Alexis' snarky nature disappeared instantly, now becoming deathly serious. ::

"You on the other hand don't actually need me....you could easily take the six down without my help; 10 times over. But unlike them you understand how I can be an asset to you...how I can help you. And I will."

[Foxfire]

After a long heartfelt conversation between both Seer and Mutant, Blaze felt as though she got through to Alison. Watching her leave for Morgan's penthouse she turned for the elevator. She wasn't quite ready to regroup with Haleigh and Delilah. Ever since she was back, Blaze hadn't gotten a chance to enjoy life. She needed time to herself...just to breathe.

Punching the small round numb, it chimed delicately with the steal doors opening for her. Climbing inside Alexis' perfume intoxicated her senses. Flashbacks of the Meta Human's lips on her own haunting her. Closing her eyes with the elevator ascending to where Delilah/her old room was.

Walking out she briskly walked to her room. Pushing it open she found most of it unchanged with a few updates. Closing the door behind her she sighed loudly. Running a hand through her hazelnut locks. She plopped down onto one of her ebony leather couches. Alexis clearly on her mind as she nibbled on her bottom lip. As much as she despised this new inner change, Blaze still couldn't shake the feeling.

Noticing a bottle of Sky vodka adorning her coffee table she reached for the bottle. Her thumb running down the dark blue "neck" of the glass bottle. Taking a chug or two, the burning liquid blurring some of her worries away. A picture of herself and Morgan was tucked on one of the side end tables at the other end of the couch. Sitting up from her laying position she scooped up the frame. Both siblings looking fierce and sultry as they posed. It was the night Blaze opened the club.

She had forgotten Morgan's wishes for her to take care of the club. Laying back down her spine rubbing against a velvety pillow. Her eyes falling upward to the white ceiling.

"Miss you Morg." She mumbled to herself. She still grieved but Blaze was healing from this gapping wound of losing a loved one. Turning the frame around to place it on her coffee table. Not only was Blaze getting hit from losing her sister but now losing Alexis...someone she cared for.

Alexis' taunts echoing in her mind with Malice's troublesome cackle. Her eyes fading to that fiery yellow tint. A blur of movements waved by with the Sky bottle shattered against the wall after her furious throw. The high contents of alcohol leaking along her cedarwood hard wood flooring but Blaze left it there. Her mood turning to more dark and broody.

She would have to rely the message to the others about Alison meeting them in the conference room. In reality she wanted to crawl into a ball and die. Blaze was good at offering words and advice to others. But when it came to climbing out of a rut for herself that was a little more difficult.

"Fever by Madonna." Her tone bellowing out in her empty apartment but the surround system activated by her voice. The Bosse stereo system became animated with Madonna's voice ringing out. Getting up, Blaze stretched her limbs out. Moving closer to her incense burner she lite two incense sticks, one was patchouli and the other sandalwood. The aroma of both scents intertwining around the mutant.

To take her frustrations out positively Blaze did the next best thing....dance. She was a successful choreographer for celebrities like Madonna, Janet Jackson, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Pussy Cat Dolls, etc. The pulse pounding beat of her music vibrated the walls of her apartment. Her moves were a mixture of freestyle with hip hop, but either way they were hot! Rolling her arms above her head she dipped her body down low. Her slender hips rocking back and forth. Unzipping her battle uniform to reveal a pair of blue cargo pants and a tight white wife beater with a pair of metallic dog tags adorning her slim neck. I mentioned she was the tomb boy of the family right?

__________________________________________________ ___

After a refreshing workout, Blaze took a quick shower. Already dressed and ready to depart for the conference room. Her chocolate locks damp from the shower. The tips curled and layered to give an exotic look about her. Changing into a pair of athletic black track pants and a white short - sleeved shirt.

Blaze walked out of her apartment, a pair of sketchers adoring her feet. She looked casual and laid back, she needed that small reprieve. Punching the elevator button she was on her way to the conference room.

Walking out her red and white sneakers were gently and graceful on the flooring. Her green eyes full of passion, intrigue, and mystery. She would be the last to arrive in the conference room.

Opening the door she walked in, the aroma of Caress' berry shower gel following the mutant like a shadow. She nodded to her friends.

Moving to the conference table Blaze pushed herself up to sit on the marble. Crossing her ankles together. Her eyes locking onto Alison, perking a brow. Wondering if she was feeling better.

"We could almost pass for Charlie's Angels."

Her remark was light and airy, trying to lighten the mood and hearts of her friends.

[Jessica Hamby]

Zach clenched and unclenched his fists, overcome with Alison's anger, trying to disperse it steadily. Haleigh sunk into a throne like leather chair. She said nothing as Blaze confronted Alison... she could see Alison was struggling with what happened... and she didnt need getting ganged up on. Haleigh rested her elbow on the conference table, rubbing her eyes slowly. Her mind reverses over the events of the night, and as she thinks about it, the small flat panel moniters at each individual seatplace around the table comes to life. Mental pictures of Malice, the rejuvenated wildpack, and Blackout alternated on the screens. Haleigh rubbed her temples as text in computerized letters formed across the screen, framing a dark and sinister looking picture of Malice.

Codename: Malice. Affiliation: Mystech. Powers: Telepathy. Personality Assessment: Narcississtic. Controlling. Behavior consistant with God-complex tendencies...

An insight to Haleigh's state of mind.... all business. Zach pours himself some whiskey.... Haleigh looks over to Delilah. The screens move on to Blackout, but there is a WEALTH of information on Alexis... that scrolls across the screen as Haleigh reviews it in her mind.... including what amounted to a psychological profile of the woman. Haleigh sighed.... and consulted with the only member of the Six that had stayed in the room with her.

"What do YOU think.... about Malice? Alexis, we can handle... the woman in white.... i wish i knew more."

Haleigh nodded gratefully as blaze reentered. She smiled woefully accepting a glass from Zach as he sat down at her right side. "Perhaps.... but the 'Angel's' problems were INFINITELY less complex than ours are. I'd give anything for a regular old human madman."

[Foxfire]

"You and me both, babe. Malice is as cunning as they come. Her intelligence is far superior than most we fought. And if I might quote you Haleigh 'she likes to brain fuck us." A corner of her lips curving into a wide smile at the unabashed comment about their new foe. "I would run a background check on all professors in the country and out on psychology teachers. Did you notice her accent? Its by far not New York...trust me I know." She paused, reaching down to steal Haleigh's glass from her fingertips. Taking a sip herself with a grin before handing it back to the woman.

"She knows how to manipulate...she was able to get inside Alison's head. And we ALL know how secure she keeps her emotions. We're not dealing with some amateur here." Climbing off the conference table Blaze was deeply in thought now.

"Notice anything about her clothing? Designer obviously but perhaps we can track what store either online or offline she shops at. Get any credit card information on her and perhaps receive bits and pieces. If she uses cash...which I'm guessing she does perhaps we can find surveillance camera's. I'm trying to find other clues besides the obvious, you know she'll cover her tracks at all angles."

Twisting a piece of loose strand about her lithe index finger. "We know she can also transform herself into some sort of crystalline form...which makes her a transmorph I believe. She relies on the divide and conquer method. She purposely divided Alison from us because she's the most strongest of the group plus her psi screen. Myself, you, and Delilah are the most vulnerable at the second. We have no protection against these manipulations. Hales, would your company have any sort of device that could lower the attacks?"

Blaze was notoriously known for observing her enemies and that small time out from battle proved to be helpful.

[Harbinger]

:: Alison took a seat and crossed her legs at the knee. she looked around slowly, surveying the dark control room and all of its capabilities. Zach was trying to evenly disperse the ANGER he absorbed from Alison.....she felt badly that he was saddled with that side effect; Haleigh and Blaze were already discussing....and as Alison watched a screen nearby that showed footage of Malice, she spoke::

Malice isnt just a telepath, she's an OMEGA class telepath. the strongest variety there is and she is a high order empath as well which is how she was able to get to me. She didnt attack my mind because she knew she couldnt, she attacked my emotions with her empathy. She also appears to be a transmorph with the ability to transform into an indestructible DIAMOND form of herself which grants her an EXTREMELY high level of invulnerability as well as super strength...possibly in the realm of 25 to 75 tons..making her as strong as Spellbinder. AND she posseses the power of Deflection which if its anything like the MAGICKAL version, allows her to repell AND turn back any form of energy projection, offensive attack against her opponent.

As Blaze said, the woman is highly organized and intelligent. Clearly she's a general or higher level in Mystech as she claimed to have worked with Dr. Adam Chandler, Alexis' father and Dr. Christopher Victory, Morgan's father & Karen's ex-husband....stating that she had a LONG STANDING affair with Christopher that started BEFORE Morgan was born....and that SHE was directly responsible for luring him to MysTech to join them as well as abandonning Karen and Morgan. She has apparently had a hand in MANY of the situations we have dealt with....The Super Soldier; the kidnapping of Alycia and Sharon; and logic would suggest it was probably HER that sent the CHOKER to Alexis ..the choker that is somehow connected to her changing into "Blackout". Speaking of Blackout, she appears to have gained an increase in her powers and abilities. she can now "teledrain" energy...no longer requiring physical contact with her foe she can lock onto their signature and drain them from where ever she is standing during the confrontation and her other powers have all increased as well. Battling her will not be easy...containing her will be more trouble than its worth

::looking at Blaze::

i trust you realize now what must be done to stop Alexis.

::pausing for a moment before she continued::

When Malice appeared during the battle, she seemed less concerned with Alexis' well being and more concerned about the attention she had drawn to the park. She was very abrasive with her "ally". Anyone beside me feel that Malice probably DOESNT NEED Alexis and there's even an alterior motive for her paterning wth Blackout?

She mentioned that she had a "long over due" reunion with Karen.....

::reaching back in time with her long range "sight", Alison's eyes glowed for a moment::

The night of the gala at the Parthenon, when Helena Quatermaine first appeared, SHE had attacked Karen in Soho that day. Karen and Helena have been enemies for over 20 years so it would appear that the "consortium" or "inner circle" have a fixation on Karen as well as they did her daughter. When i surprised Malice and Blackout after they relocated during the telepathic illusion she used on you two, she mentioned something about capturing Alycia as well. I may as well inform you, Alycia is going to resign her post as District Attourney for NYC. She's retiring to the private sector as soon as possible. She'll remain OUR attourney as well as overseer of Morgan's estate ut she wants to get out of the public eye. We need to help her disappear and make SURE she can't be found by Malice or MysTech.

and as for Malice, i think Blaze is on to something, we need to gather background information on her. Delilah , can you use your contacts within NYPD to possibly find any information on her with these image captures? If she had an affair with Christopher, she's in the same age range as Karen, Christopher and Helena. We need to know what (and if) she has a REAL NAME, where she was last seen operating from etc. Haleigh, perhaps your agency has some information on her? I'll start "searching" through time threads around all of us to see if she has had any involvement in past events in our lives.

[Foxfire]

Perking a thin brow at Alison's statement involving Alexis. Alison was referring to killing Alexis, a sensitive region for Blaze. She nodded slowly at first, "I understand." Her voice calm and collected.

Walking over to one of the side lap tops that were abandoned by one of the staff members. Blaze sat down in the dark swivel chair. Her fingertips danced across the black key board in a blur of movements. A small chime rang from the computer's sound system. Blaze was attempting to hack into the FBI's website. A former hacker in her teenage years, granted Haleigh could easily hack into it, but this was Blaze. A woman who adored challenges.

The small hour glass icon appeared with Blaze's right hand tapping against the ebony desk. Pushing over the small dotted "mouse" she clicked on the system's real player. Scanning through the songs and artists here. Her facial expression revealing her bored expression. Scrolling down to locate a couple of songs by Mariah Carey. Her eyes sparkling from the computer's glare. Her laptop chimed again with an open widow popping up. "Its like that" began to play fluently through the small black Dell laptop.

Leaning back in the chair she looked around the room. It certainly needed an exterior designer. This was probably more of the dull rooms. Maybe a splash of paint, some fresh flowers, even a few paintings would lighten the conference room's atmosphere.

Finally a small bell rang with the FBI's page appearing. Blaze smiled with triumph, "that's what I'm talking about." She looked over her shoulder at the three women. "Its a good thing D never caught the White House hacker, I would have been in deep water." She turned around, her fingertips tapping across the keys. "I felt bad for D, she worked day and night to find that hacker....she caught the wrong hacker. You caught Notorious instead of me." She shook her head with a small laugh.

Her eyes scanning over the various profiles contained neatly organized on the site. She moved closer in her chair. Her right hand resting on the desk while she leaned her heart shaped face on her palm. "Hmmmm." She said, "I'm not seeing anything on her. I'm willing to bet she's got another name, maybe DOZENS."

"I wonder if Alexis has a criminal record." She typed in Blackout's name. Hoping something of importance would appear. Hey, it was worth a try.

"Did you guys know Haleigh is engaged?" She asked, clicking through the results page. Wondering if the other two did notice or if she was the only one. "I'm so the maid of honor." She teased with a grin.

[Malice]

:: Malice nodded slowly with approval. Alexis was FINALLY getting it.::

Now you're thinking, young one.

::leaning back in her chair, Malice turned a bit.::

Unlike some of my violently departed colleagues in the Inner Circle [Adam, Christopher, Kelly, Helena] we will not go charging in. We will use what has already happened and play upon it...adding to the misery they already feel over the loss of Senator Sharon Kelly and Spellbinder.

:: pausing for a moment, Malice looks at a monitor that is within the conference table...she sees something but doesnt announce it to Alexis::

But there will be plenty of time for that. right now, you need to be shown to your luxury quaters as a guest of the hellfire club. any sustenance or service you need will be provided by our chamber maids. Get some rest. You're going to be back in the field very shortly and I will be assisting you.

::standing up::

i will be retiring to my chambers

::looking at the guards within the Inner Circle's sanctum scantorum::

and i do NOT want to be disturbed.

::as she walked torwards the door wall that slid open for her, two other ceremonially dressed guards came through to escort Alexis to her new guest quaters. the luxury quaters were decorated in a regal victorian design..it was as elegant as anything she'd ever seen with all the modern conviniences that she'd known at Illustra clevely designed within the decorum. No longer a member of The Six, Alexis was now a guest of the Hellfire Club and allied with one of the most powerfull figures from MysTech she had seen YET. With her own change in personality and power boost She undoubtedly felt she was on the verge of greatness. and that was JUST how Malice wanted her to feel.::

:fdevil:

[Shadow Weaver]

<< appearing in the alley behind the Hellfire Club, Karen looked around. it was dark and a little rainy. thunder rumbled in the skies above...as two patrol cars whizzed by. media and law enforcement were all focused on Central Park...and Karen, who had hid her identity as a witch for years did not want to risk exposure just yet. spreading her cap, and waving her hand in a circular motion, she cast an "invisibility spell" which would render her completely undetectable by any physical, mechanica/technological, magickal or psionic means. she went around to the front and made her way up the steps..slipping past the guards and was now in the elegant vestibule of the main floor of the Hellfire Club>>

as luxurious and splendid as it always was

<< she tought to herself as she observed the large, circular vestibule with the massive crystal chandilier and victorian furnishings. the 18th century theme of the club was royal and execess all the way.>>

<< Karen would take a moment to explore several areas of the club's layout as it had been years since she attened a gathering here with her then husband, Christopher. now realizing that was probably ONLY because of his ongoing affair with Malice.>>

<< whatever she was thinking, she was NOW inside the club and there was no turning back for everything within..even the windows themselves possesed some form of defense against many forms of powers possesed by mutants and metahumans. what defenses they had for MAGICK she couldnt be sure but she had to be carefull...she was closing in on Malice...for a personal "discussion" that was LONG over due>>

[Malice]

::As Malice moved about her posh chambers in a white gem toned mini slip and white shee robe, she knew that the building was shifting onto night status. there was a storm brewing outside and the rain provided a lulling effect. as she sat in front of her large, crystaline vanity, she admired her pristine image in the mirror as she went through her nightly routine. but even as she moved with self contentment, she paused...there was something in the air... not quite sure what it was...or if it was ANYTHING AT ALL..she looked behind her. nothing was unusual. no security alarms had been tripped and the guards at their various posts througout the building had remained.::

probably the weather outside.

::she thought nothing more of it and finished her routine before retiring to her king sized canopy bed with silk sheers that provided a dreamy look along with the plush white silk bedding. removing her robe before slipping into her plush bedding, the lighting in her room dimmed slowly fading to black.::

:: all was calm...::


::nothing is what it seems::

[Shadow Weaver]

<< Karen moved quitely and with stealth. her invisibility spell masking her from the cutting edge anti-personnel devices that were grafted into the very structure of this building.>>

<< the elegance and opulence of this establishment was legendary ...even to those who could only IMAGINE what it looked like. Karen remained focused though. She had enjoyed an almost perverse sense of RELIEF once she realized who Malice actually was and now, she was no longer gripped by mourning for her daughter..now she had "personal business" to attend to.>>

<< she found the chamber of Alexis Quatermaine...now known as Blackout>>

Ungreatfull wench. To think that my daughter EVER risked her life to help you...when all along you were destined to be just as repulsive and degenerate as your wicked Aunt Helena and depraved "father" Adam. You survived your FIRST run in with MysTech because of the people who you now want to destroy. You were a turncoat from the moment you blighted our path....my daughter is dead...and yet YOU LIVE..you dishonorable BASTARD CHILD

<<the doctor felt her anger rising up within her....as thunder CRASHED outside and a flash of lightning flared in the darkness>>

<< pointing at Alexis, Karen ignited a spell>>

Hell spawn demon creature of death...
FIRE shall take your very breath!

<< Karen swings her extended arm around as a rishing wind/harp sound is heard...the only indication to Alexis that someone was in the room. and suddenly, the spell ignites as Alexis's LUNGS are now on FIRE courtesy of a MYSTIC FLAME...she feels her very SOUL burning as well.>>

<< In a display of true callousness, Karen leaves the room as silently as she came...and continues on her way to find Malice....up several floors...through hallways..passing a few rooms where the sounds of guests enjoying the service of chamber maids or other guests can be heard...the doctor finds Malice's quaters...guarded by two large, well dressed men.>>

<<the men find themselves surrounded by a mysterious sparkling golden mist...as their eyes roll to the back of their heads and the fall back to the wall..sliding down in a DEEP sleep. they will awaken with no memory of this moment. Karen slips past and into the room..where she finds Malice sleeping ever so serenely in the darkness. her chambers are the stuff dreams are made of...though the decor is in sharp contrast to the ultra modern look that her own daughter favored>>

She sleeps...confident that she is protected. Pity she didnt remember that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...especially a woman whose child just been murdered.

<< drawing closer to the canopy bed, Karen begans to manifest herself...but only in a "dreamy" appearence so as to confuse malice at the first eye contact. thunder crashes again...as lightning pierces the sky outside of the windows...>>

Malice.......MALICE....wake up...you murdering COW!

[Malice]

::sleeping in her plush canopy bed....the thunder rolled on outside before CRASHING so hard as lightning flared across the sky. Malice opened her eyes casually...before hearing a voice...the voice...so familiar. She turned her head and her opal blue eyes WIDENED at the sight of what appeared to be a phantom image of none other than Dr. Karen Victoria::

::immediately sitting up.::

KAREN VICTORIA!

:: she back kicked herself out of the bed...so that it was seperating her from Karen...giving her a decent amount of space to compose herself::

You're often underestimated in your power for you, like me, keep your powers secret from the general public..you blend in with society..HIGH SOCIETY at that. You made a truly worthy foe of Helena's for 20 years and you two had some of the most DELICIOUS battles i've ever seen. I knew this moment would come eventually. A woman scorned by her unfaithfull husband, a mother mourning the loss of her daughter. How EASILY that you would attempt to place the blame on a single person...the person who stole YOUR MAN AWAY FROM YOU. Ironic...that a noted psycho therapist is now functioning in a most selfish and irrational manner....dont you think?

:: Malice smiled wickedly as she flashed her gleaming white teeth and lightning flashed in the window behind her. She was doing it again..using the TRUTH ..even if it was skewed.. as a weapon in concert with subtle empathic manipulation.::

[Shockwave]

:: Leaving the conference room, two of the WILDPack men escorted Alexis down the halls of the Hellfire club and to her new room. One of the men opened the door for Alexis now revealing her new home; it was elegant. Very regal and pristine. Stepping inside, the man closed the door behind Alexis allowing her to further enjoy her new abode. ::

"Not bad.."

:: Stepping forward, Alexis' body slowly began to glamour from head to toe until finally, she was revealed in a silk black night gown that rested at mid thigh. Her ebony hair was let loose and parted to the side; resting slightly below her shoulders and all one length. Not like her razored bob when battling as Blackout. Moving throughout her living quarters, Alexis began to scan the different knick knacks and pictures placed perfectly throughout her new home. Not exactly her taste, but nevertheless, suitable. But as Alexis continued her tour of her home, she was unaware that Karen Victoria had snuck in and was ready to attack. ::

:: Alexis' eyes suddenly widened at the sound of a harp as the brunette quickly turned toward the sound. KNOWING it was Karen, she had fought along side of the woman many times before and that sound was all too familiar to the meta human. Before she could react, Alexis collapsed to the ground grabbing her chest in pain. Her lungs felt like they were being cooked over a raging fire....what was with these people at burning her from the inside out? But unlike Blaze's previous attack, it felt like something else was being burned...something deeper and more prominent than her organs. Whatever it was, Alexis couldn't take much more of the pain. ::

:: Crying out, she rolled from her side and onto her back. The pain was so horrible Alexis couldn't even figure out where to begin to get out of this spell...the best thing she could come up with was to get out of her human "state" and turn into energy seeing as how Karen targeted her true form. Alexis' body began to glow white until finally it exploded outward into a mini shockwave that would cause no harm. The lights in the room flashed brighter, but soon dulled to their previous state. Alexis was gone from her room...no where to be seen. ::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah responded to Haleigh's question with a smirk. ]

"Malice? Looks more like a Geriatrix to me."

[ As Blaze came in changed and refreshed, she looked down at her own appearance. Man, would she love a shower about now... ]

"I can definitely call in some favors down at the department for a background check...which reminds me, in all the hubbub I forgot."

[ She got up and went to a side table where she had left the file and videotape she had taken from police headquarters. ]

"Check it out: a copy of the Master Mold investigation file and the surveillance tape from the scene. We've got photos of the remains of Master Mold with the MysTech logo clearly visible. And it's your birthday Hales - the "super secret" location where the debris was taken. The NYPD has been in contact with the FBI and are combining their efforts into investigating any MysTech held or controlled companies in New York and the surrounding areas. A list of these companies, their "supposed" function, with addresses.

The bad news is that there has been some evidence detected of mutant involvement in the battle against Master Mold but the good news is that they have no way of knowing that it was us. One less thing for us to worry about."

"I wonder if Alexis has a criminal record."

"Yeah, a criminal record for that dye job."

[Harbinger]

::As Delilah spoke, she confirmed what Alison had told Haleigh days ago..that Sharon Kelly's death would facilitate a major scrutiny of MysTech. Now thanks to Delilah's efforts, The Six had a key one up on MysTech and could strike out at them when they least expected it here and elsewhere.::

It is as I had foreseen. Great work, Delilah. Now we have the means to exact vengeance upon mystech at our leisure when they least expect it. But for now, we must focus in on Malice and Blackout.

Malice brings with her...a seed of great trouble. An assault on our minds and hearts like NEVER before. She's more than a rogue omega telepath, she's a woman who has over seen or been apart of some of the most tragic moments in all of our lives without us knowing it. The fact that she is apparently the LAST of "inner circle" suggests she's probably the most powerfull of the "generals". She'll use Blackout as her catspaw until she grows tired of her..and then decides to do away with her...but NOT until WE have been harmed to Malice's level of satisfaction.

::looking quitely over at one of the surveilance cameras that Haleigh had patched into...she observed the Hellfire club. knowing that Karen was there and and had probably begun her "personal business" with Malice.::

Malice will strike us at our cores both individually and as a whole. we must be prepared for this and REMEMBER this moment now when we find ourselves in turmoil later. there's only four of us left...we cannot afford to be torn apart.

::knowing that Haleigh would have something to add, Alison waited before suggesting they all retire to their private floors for the evening. With Delilah's floor not quite ready yet, she'd be staying in Morgan's penthouse...where she'd soon realize that Karen was gone.::

[Shadow Weaver]

<< Karen stood...as the cape of her flying suit flowed ever so slightly behind her. she stood with her hands on her hips..glaring at Malice just as Malice glared at her.>>

Did you think i would ever TRULY forget Malice? did you think i'd EVER forgive?

<<Malice retorted and Karen spoke ABOVE HER. her tone was dripping with hostility and sharpness>>


SELFISH? if THAT isn't the pot calling the kettle black!

<< thrusting her arms forward and sweeping them outward...a rushing "harp" sound is hard as the large canopy bed is REMOVED in a flury of sparkling golden orbs.. Karen begins to walk forward>>

You took my husband...you sunk your psychic hooks into him and lured him from his family and into the arms of MysTech....It is YOUR FAULT that he turned on his WIFE AND HIS DAUGHTER...you bed hopping harlot!

<< Karen's hair and cape began to flow a bit more>>


My life was forever changed...RUINED because of YOU and while I may not have immediately realized it then, I am MORE than aware of it NOW. My husband is dead. My daughter is dead...and now..its time for YOU TO DIE!

<< taking a battle pose, as five golden orbs swirl into view around her body, Karen gestures. a chiming sound goes off as the orbs spin faster and transform into mystic daggers>>

You ruined my life...you work for the entity who destroyed my daughter and my husband. Rational or NOT....i cant think of any MORE FITTING REVENGE than to see you DEAD!

<< thrusting her hands out...the daggers charge madly for Malice, sparkling and gleaming as the split through the air. they will not only CUT THROUGH anything EXCEPT adamantium, they also have concussive power behind them...the equivalent of being hit by high velocity cannon balls>>

[Malice]

:: as Karen removed the canopy bed, Malice's face showed a hint of annoyance. how DARE this woman just come in here like this! She had no time for a widow with an axe to grind.::

My my,Doctor. If this is how bad your temper is, no wonder your daughter was destined to wreck havok upon the city and nearly destroyed the WORLD during the Inferno Crisis. You play at being an elegant, enlightened woman but in the end, you have just as violent a temper as your daughter did. Perhaps your "beloved" Christopher left you because he couldnt STAND LIVING WITH YOU?

::Karen might not be as easily manipulated as Alison was..for Karen FREELY owned her emotions and how she felt. THAT coupled with her PSI SCREEN and the fact that she was an experienced, accomplished sorceress would make this more difficult than Malice thought. even as she attempted to use her empathic power to manipulate Karen, the doctor lashed out with a very offensive display of magicks.::

:: Malice wasted no time as she displayed surprising agility as she dodged to the side to avoid two of the blasts, dropping down to avoide ANOTHER...and finally extending her hand to use her power of DEFLECTION to REPELL the last two..causing the mystic daggers to richochet and slam into a wall...setting off a security alarm::


Well, i can see that you are definately NOT as impulsive as Guardian when i touched HER ever so guarded emotions. You've been in the game for far longer than what people give you credit for.

::looking over at the wall::

But you're an TRESSPASSING my dear Doctor and you're damaging private property...property of a WELL KNOWN and CENTURIES OLD ESTABLISHED social organization. What will the POLICE or the American Psychological Association think if they find out a noted psycho therapist BROKE INTO this this building and engaged in wild acts of violence and vandalism? hmmmm well I suppose if i were on the up and up, we'd find out but since I'm not. I'll just take YOU at your MEASURE!

::touching her index and middle finger to her forehead in a "salute" like pose, a strange sound is heard as a glowing white orb forms around the posed fingers...she lowers her hand as large, glowing white JAVELINE now flickers into view in her hand. gripping the javeline and taking aim at Karen::

I'm not just "the other woman", Doctor. I'm the WHITE QUEEN and I'm FAR from helpless! even against one such as YOU!

:: with splendid form, Malice throws the javeline at Karen. with the sound of roaring thunder...the Javeline charges for the sorceress...intending to assault her with a RAW "psycho blast" that will test the limits of her psi screen as well as jolt her body with a terrible shock!::

[Jessica Hamby]

As Alison and Blaze weighed in, their comments appeared, in the same computerized font, on the profile screen regarding Malice. Haleigh nodded, her face weary but determined.

"Blaze...now isnt that time for that."

She said, regarding her engagement. She was stern and calm, her voice gentle and quiet. Yet, as she talked with the others about Malice.... something else seemed to emerge.... It was almost imperceptible... as if only the phantom were there, in her voice. perhaps... a slight reverence laced the tone she used when analyzing Malice.

"Oh.... i suspect... she is far more intertwined in ALL our lives than we might think.... it is clear to me that she is very HIGH on the totem pole within Mystech.... and I can surmise as to why... just LOOK at the way she conducts herself... so.... covertly. The others... of the inner circle... they were all directly connected to at least one of us... and when the time came.... they were more or less upfront about their motives. But THIS woman... other than her distant ties to Karen... is not really so distinctly involved with the rest of us at all. AND.... she has yet to solidify a WHY... which can ONLY mean she has much more planned for us. And WHAT ABOUT her participation in what Mystech has been bombarding us with ALL our lives? The very IDEA that she has been WATCHING, WAITING, all this time... is just. Remarkable. Chilling. I mean to say.... she implicated herself in working DIRECTLY with Patrick... something that started at least ten YEARS ago. Can you IMAGINE the kind of PATIENCE it takes for ten years of insidiousness? The longest I've ever waited was five... and THAT was only because I had to build a relationship with my victim... gain his trust... and that takes time. But SHE.... has been playing under the table this WHOLE time. Mystech has changed us ALL... affecting as far back as childhood for some of us... Who's to say she didn't FACILITATE nearly EVERYTHING that has shaped us into the individuals we are today? Or that she didn't ORCHESTRATE the attacks that the others made?"

Haleigh speculated, relaxing back into her throne like chair. Delilah produced a video containing footage of the Master Mold fight. Cold fingers settled on the back of Haleigh's neck like a winter chill that ran all the way down her spine. She gave a shaky sigh as Alison suggested they retire to their private quarters. She nodded.... they ALL needed to decompress.

"I see what my intelligence officers can unearth about Malice... but for now... until we are more prepared... Alison is right... we all need rest... it has been a MOST trying day."

[Oracle]

<< as the realization of how large scale a threat Malice actually was began to set in, the surviving four members of the Six agreed that now was the time to rest up. Between Delilah and Haleigh, they hoped to gather more information on Malice...a real name, some sort of origin, and perhaps an indicator of how powerfull and cunning she was. But for now, they had to tred carefully. Not only was Malice out to get them, but so was Blackout. She KNEW all the dirty secrets of The Six. Their lives, their drama...she knew it all and could EASILY provide the information to Malice and together use it against the Team.>>

<<Haleigh, Alison, Delilah and Blaze retire to their individual floors to "decompress" and refresh themselves with Delilah going up to Morgan's penthouse...where upon she would find a slumbering Alycia, as well as the two cats but no sign of Karen anywhere....>>

[Shadow Weaver]

<< Karen WELCOMED Malice's retaliation. She wanted the woman who was responsible for so MUCH PAIN to fight back...and show just how "strong" she thought she was.>>

Your psi powers are considerable to be sure...

:: Karen's sapphire blue eyes widened with surprise as Malice manifested the javeline and hurled it::

but i'm sure you know that as a sorceress...i'm IMMUNE to ALL forms of telepathic attack!

:: she braced herself, sweeping her cape back as she planted her feet firmly. an energy sound is heard she extended her hand and FIRED a mystic force bolt directly at the javeline....the force bolt and psi javeline collide with a loud explosive effect...the lighting from the explosion RADIATES out all around and through the windows out into the street::

[Malice]

::even as Karen deftly countered Malice's attack, the White Queen was already on to her next move...as she tapped Karen on her shoulder from BEHIND.::

Arrogant woman, did you think i would rely on my PSI powers against a magick user such as yourself? I KNOW about the psi screen. You have it, your daughter had it, Guardian has it...but as SHE learned....there are OTHER WAYS to burn a witch at the stake! :fdevil:


:: now in her indestructible organic DIAMOND form, Malice possesed a high level of invulnerability and super strength as well as completely immunity to all forms of telepathic contact. with excellent form , Malice BACK HANDS Karen across the jaw with a closed fist::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah remained on the elevator after the others had departed, riding to the top floor that was Morgan's penthouse. She yawned and rubbed a sore shoulder as she entered - everything was quiet. ]

"Karen?"

[ She looked around for the doctor. She walked down the hall to Morgan's Chamber of Dreams, and knocked softly on the slightly open door. She entered slowly. ]

"Karen, I'm just going to take a shower and-"

[ But Karen was no where to be found. Delilah heard a soft bell as Tinkerbell walked softly towards her. She reached down to give her a pet. ]

[Tinkerbell]

<< Tinkerbell rubbed against Delilah's leg...and walked around her in a circle...before mewing softly. she walked a head and nudged the door to the chamber of dreams and slipped inside....waiting for Delilah to follow.>>


<< tink wasted no time, silently jumping on the bed and sitting very pretty as she looked up at Delilah with her curious stare. a soft humming sound is heard as Tinkerbell's eyes begin to glow. a sparkling visual "bubble" forms above Tinker's head and grows a bit. and begins to replay the images of Karen changing into her "flying suit" before disappearing.>>

(click link to see image of Karen)
http://www.screen-gems.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=75&stc=1&d=1146852997


<< then she shows Karen obtaining the coordinates for the HELLFIRE CLUB via the Scrying glass. a picture of Malice with an large "X" across her face.>>


<< With Delilah's perception, she would be able to figure out what tinkerbell was trying to tell her.>>

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah followed Tink to Morgan's bed, and saw the images the cat placed before her. ]

"Oh, she didn't!"

[ Delilah turned on her heel and made for the door. ]

"Morgan would NEVER forgive me."

[ She quickly turned back to the room and ran over to Tink, stroking her head a couple of times before heading for the door again. ]

"Thanks Tinkerbell!"

[ Delilah ran to the elevator and pushed the button, impatiently waiting. ]

"Come on, come on."

[ The doors opened and she jumped inside and rode it to the street level. She drove recklessly through the streets of New York towards the location Tink had provided her of the Hellfire Club. She parked a few blocks from the brownstone on the upper east side and ran the rest of the way, stopping just outside. ]

Well, no time like the present...

[ Delilah made ready, took a deep breath, and pushed her way through the front door. ]

[Oracle]

Intruder Alert! top floor- sector 8! Intruder identified as Doctor, Karen Victoria. High level sorceress. all available WILDPACK to sector 8 immeidately!


:: MorningStar arrived in a most traditional way, but her entrance wasnt IMMEDIATELY noticed as there was an ALARM already going off...probably because Karen was busy attacking Malice. MorningStar was able to survey the splendor and opulence of the vestibule before making her way inside and down the main hall. It was her first time ever having been inside this establishment although NYPD had some files on the place due to suspicious activity over the years.::

Intruder alert! main floor, main hall way. Intruder identified Mutant: MorningStar. Intruder Alert!

:: her seemingly easy entrance would quickly be forgotten as all the windows were now sealed shit by carbonium steel sheets and insulated against a variet of energy attacks...and she know found herself confronted by oncoming WILDpack soldiers...who were armed and their faces covered with masks with eye slits and a mouth slit to give them a more featureless/intimidating facial look. they wore state of the art body countouring armoured suits that highlighted their lean, toned physiques and brandished small yet high powered plasma cannons::


:: the soldiers were taking aim when from her immediate left, a LARGER soldier lunged forward...preparing to TACKLE HER from the side::

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar entered the Hellfire Club to the sounds of the alerts going off because of Karen's presence. A stroke of luck, as it informed her of Karen's exact location. The place was certainly lavish, she had to admit it, though tasteful. She had heard the stories, of course, but she had never actually dealt with the mysterious Hellfire Club before.

As she walked down the hall the alarms went off - she had been discovered. Not that she'd tried too hard to hide herself. She raised her arms to attack the soldiers rushing towards her. But just at that moment she glimpsed something coming at her out of the corner of her eye.

She turned just as the larger soldier dove at her. She crouched in evasion, the soldier sailing over her yet recovering into a forward roll. She stood and turned to him, landing a booted heel to his back. He grabbed her leg and tried to pull her to the ground, but Delilah twisted her body and put both hands on the ground, flipping herself away from him and the force pulling her leg out of his grasp.

The soldier rushed her again, and Delilah evaded while landing a chop to his neck. He responded by punching her in the face. Reeling from the pain, she grabbed his arm while simulataneoudly kneeing him in the stomach. As he doubled over, she took a step back and unleashed a photon blast directly into his chest. ]

[Oracle]

:: as MorningStar disposed of the larger soldier, the other approaching Soldiers began to aim and and FIRE rapid volleys of plasma blasts. some took cover behind furniture while others continued to advance toward the mutant.::

:: the blasts were large and posessed a powerfull concussive impact should they connect with her body. as it was..a few of them flew dangerously close to her as they passed by her side and her head.::

::she was faced with 6 six WILDpack soldiers all together::


::meanwhile Blackout, who had finally manage to recover from Karen's painfull spell, was now aware of the intruder alarms going off. Karen was obviously attacking Malice...and now MorningStar was in the building and handling the soldiers with splendid form. Blackout had to decide where she was needed most and since she knew Malice was plenty powerfull, AND she had an axe to grind with MorningStar...it became clear where she wanted to go. The WILDpack, while far better equipped and abled...would not last long against a mutant with such a high level of energy projection capability::

:fdevil:

[Foxfire]

Each of the leading ladies of the Six spoke their concerns for both Malice and Blackout. But Blaze was engrossed in her background check on Alexis that she barely heard much of anything. Her eyes making furious work of the criminal record on Blackout. She sat hunched against the large wooden desk where the black laptop was positioned.

Cocking her head to the side, trestles of chocolate locks cascaded down along her heart - shaped face. Her emerald eyes sparkling with life and radiancy. She quietly noted all of the records on Alexis. She found the results appeared something like this:

- Arrested for kidnaping: Barbara Montgomery and Adam Chandler, Jr. (nephew)

- Arrested for attempted murder

- Arrested for falsifying government files

- Convicted of murder and sent to prison for 2 months. later proven that she was framed

- 5 DUI's

So, obviously, Blaze wasn't the only one who had a skeleton or two in her cloest. Who was Barbara Montgomery? Blaze would do some research of her own. She never required sleep, so she would spend the night up. Pushing back the chair with the meeting adjourned she turned to each woman. Nodding once she turned and left the room, almost like she was in a hurry. The black laptop still on with Alexis' criminal record available. Blaze had supplied a firewall to protect Illustra from viruses and any tracing to this location.

Walking through the hallway she pulled back the steel door to the stairwell. She freely jogged up the white stairs gently. Alexis' criminal record in her mind. So this bitch wanted to switch sides, Blaze would "mind fuck" her too. Blackout or not, Alexis was STILL human, which meant her emotions were real. She would conduct her own private investigation and look more closely into her brother AJ's death.

Maybe not a Telepath or empath, but Blaze could be equally cunning and resourceful. And if you really provoke the fiery spirit, she'll find those old scars. Scars that she will pick until it bleeds.

A smile growing on her glossy lips. Her pony tail swaying in the air with her small jog upstairs. She was at her room in no time. Pushing open the door, her red forcefields deactivated with her presence. "Thief of Hearts by Madonna." She called out to her automatic sound system. The silver sound system which was tucked behind her entertainment center became animated. The aqua lighting lit up her dark apartment. "Bitch!" Came the introduction words of Madonna's song opening, which echoed through her crimson walls.



Waving out her fingertips, the white pillar candles ignited in flickering flames casting an eerie shadow over the room. Pulling out her small cell phone the blue lights illuminating in her palm. Hitting the call button the phone rang twice just as a man's voice was heard. "Hello?" His thick Australian voice noticeable. "Hey, I need a favor...its involving Alexis....and another special guest whom I need to contact. She's from another plane of existence. Oh..you know her reputation...you don't want to cross her. No..they don't need to know...this is personal. Find whatever you can on Alexis and find out the results on her brother AJ's death. Hell, bring me his body if you can....I plan on wrapping it up and sending it federal express to my sweetie pie. And find out something on Barbara Montgomery and Adam Chandler Jr. We're going to have a family reunion...one that won't be so sweet. Oh and that special contact is Darkchilde. Seeing as your a teleporter you might be able to contact her....but it will be highly difficult. Keep me updated."

Blaze closed her Motorola flip phone, placing it back inside her pocket. Picking up one of her red tipped darts from the coffee table she whirled it across the room where it indented into the wall. And pressed between two pairs of eyes was a blown up picture of Alexis. The dart hit the bulls eye making Blaze smirk.

"Soon."

[MorningStar]

[ With the larger soldier down, MorningStar turned her attention to the 6 WILDpack soldiers now coming at her. They had clearly expected the other soldier to make quick work of her and had held their fire: with him gone, they now were coming at her full force.

Reaching out with one arm, she sent another powerful photon blast into the nearest soldier. She threw up her other hand, palm facing out, creating a semicircle shield of green light in front of her. The plasma blasts hit the shield with great force, causing it to shimmer. Delilah had to struggle to keep up its intensity, and it took effort on her part.

Screw this.

Raising a hand above her head, fingers splayed, she drew the energy from the lights in the hallway, causing them to flicker and die. She then pointed at the soldiers, and a crackling, strobing light display was bombarding them from all sides. She took the opportunity to coldcock a disoriented soldier that had almost reached her and, using his discarded weapon, fired into another. ]

[Shockwave]

:: Alarms began to blare throughout Hellfire club alerting everyone of an intruder....none other than Karen Victoria. The old hag finally made herself "visible" for everyone and was most likely attacking Malice at that very moment. Exiting her room, Alexis moved down the hallway hearing the alarm change pace and announce that Morningstar had entered the building. Lowering her brows, that was the last person she would of expected to be making an appearence here... ::

:: Quickening her pace down the hall, she turned the corner just in time to see Delilah unleash an attack against a bunch of WILDPack officers. Extending her hand out, Alexis sent a massive surge of electricity in the forum of a "wall" down the darkened hallway, covering all possibly escaping points. ::

"I always knew you were STUPID, but I never pegged you as being suicidal. But oh well...atleast I get to kill atleast ONE of you tonight!"

[MorningStar]

[ Seeing Blackout coming down the hall, Delilah shot the remaining three soldiers in quick succession. She tossed the weapon to the ground and squared up to Alexis as she electrified the hallway.

She put on a fake smile. ]

"Hey, Ally, long time no see. I just thought I'd drop by and we could trade beauty tips..."

[ MorningStar threw her arms out in front of her, sending two intense photon blasts from her hands at Blackout. ]

[Shadow Weaver]

<<gasping as the now DIAMOND formed Malice appeared behind her, Karen had no time to try to defend herself before she was backhanded across the jaw. the painfull blow sent Karen falling to the floor and a few paces away from where she stood.>>

UGNN!!

<< the thud from Karen hitting the floor was painfull to her body as the blow itself was to her jaw. She hadnt been hit this hard EVER BEFORE that she could remember...and she was now left stunned from the blow.>>>

[Malice]

:: Malice laughs softly as she looks upon the fallen sorceress.::

what's the matter, dear Karen, no witty retort? no vicious spell to cast?

::kicking the doctor, who laid face down....the doctor seemed to be unconscious::

ah well, I guess that takes care of the avenging widow.

:: scoffing as she stepped over Karen to a hidden control panel in the wall, she pressed a button to get a visual to see what was happening elsewhere in the building.::

Ahh, Delilah Trelevan has entered the building. No doubt to rescue the doctor. They certainly keep tabs on one another don't they?

::watching as MorningStar dispatched several WILDpack soldiers and held her own against more with the plasma cannons...she nodded slowly::

hmm yes, MorningStar is quite powerfull. I can see why Alexis took an immediate dislike to this one, she's an energy wielder/manipulator whose limits have not been defined yet. an IMMEDIATE rival for Alexis in terms of power from the moment she joined The Six full time. Her sterling character, her integrity....everything that Alexis is not. Delilah has the trust and respect of her team mates as well as her peers in law enforcement and she was highly favored by Morgan as well as her mother. Alexis was always an outcast even in her own family....there was much for her to be jealous of.

::smirking as she saw Blackout appear::

Already she defends her new home as readily as she would have Illustra. Blackout has certainly displayed a proactive stance she never possesed as "Shockwave". Its a change i intend to FULLY exploit in the days to come.

::as she turned away from the monitor that was covered again by a moving picture on the wall, she found herself on the receiving end of a surprise::

[Shadow Weaver]

<<standing behind MALICE this time, Karen had a glint in her own eye...as she raised a large SPIKED HEAD MACE up>>


Exploit THIS!

<< with a mightly swing, Karen slams the mace across Malice's jaw and returns the favor as she sends MALICE flying into the wall before she falls to the floor>>

my magicks's allow me to CONJURE ANY weapon that i need in battle, Malice. I may not be as STRONG as you physically, but I am every bit as adaptable. You said it yourself, "I've been in the game for a long time, battling with the hellfire club in some way for over 20 years." and for all your power and tactical savvy, you made one mistake that HELENA never made when fighting with me, NEVER underestimate your enemy!

<< as Malice fell to the floor, with a bloody gash on her face and seemingly unconscious, Karen stood with one hand on her hip as she casually tossed the large spiked head mace into the air. the rushing harp sound was heard before the conjured weaponed disappeared into thin air. Karen nodded with satisfaction....as she stepped over Malice, allowing the cape of her flying suit to brush over the telepath>>

MorningStar is here to "rescue" me. A brave young woman, but i did not NEED to be rescued...this was a PERSONAL MATTER.

<< Karen had cought wind of where Delilah was in the building and that Blackout was now confronting her>>

I must get down there and get us BOTH out of here before we are overwhelmed!

[Shockwave]

:: Narrowing her eyes at Morningstar, Alexis watched as the photon blasts collided with her electricity wall creating a massive explosion. Blinding lights filled the hallway but disipated quickly. Whipping her arm around her head, an energy whip suddenly formed right as Alexis thrusted her hand out toward Delilah. The whip instantly wrapped around the mutant's torso sending pulses of electricity throughout her body. ::

"You're a bit late for tips dear...but i'm sure Alison can give you the name of her plastic surgeon."

:: Pulling her weight back forcefully, Alexis pulled Delilah forward, increasing the intensity of the electricity. ::

[Foxfire]

Unaware of the battle taking place at the Hellfire Club, Blaze moved through her apartment briskly. She needed to speak with Delilah about a few personal favors of information she required. But the small black Motorola phone rang with the Halloween theme song echoing in her apartment. Scooping up the phone she flipped it open, she knew who it was. Her personal source to the other world.

"Tell me you found something of interest." She paused allowing her source to speak what he had found. His Australian accent speaking firmly in her ear, "Montgomery is dead, it appears Alexis had a grudge against her. Her brother's skeleton or rather his corpse will be in your care in ten minutes. I'll personally arrive with it." Blaze grinned evilly at this news, "and what of Darkchilde?" He sighed into the phone, "tracking her is like finding a needle in the haystack. I'm guessing she's in Limbo, which is highly difficult to contact her there." Blaze nodded, "very well, bring AJ's corpse here." He interrupted her, "you might find this fascinating but Adam Chandler has a twin...and this twin has a son." Blaze's features lite up with delight, "and did she begrudge them?" "Yes, she did, and they are still alive."

Blaze walked around her arm chair, "see if you can get a hold of them and bring them to me personally. I want Alexis to burn with her wretched family she so passionately fights along side. She stands for the company who KILELD my sister. Alison is right...its time to eliminate the her good for nothing carcass. But I have a few people I need to see, one of them Delilah and the other Haleigh. Keep the brother's body in your collection until I contact you again."

She closed her phone with a clap of her hands. Tucking the phone into her side pocket she walked past each of the candles. And in an eerie blur of power each of them zapped into her body as she retracted them. Darkness surrounding her apartment but she opened her door, walking out in search of Delilah.

Punching the elevator door, which opened automatically. Blaze frowned at the scent of her friend's perfume. Rising her nose into the air, her keen sense of smell inhaling. Narrowing her eyes she punched the number for Morgan's sweet.

The express elevator delivered the mutant to the room, the doors opening. "Karen?" She called out, not wanting to disturb the woman. "Alycia?" She called. "Delilah?" But she found no trace of Delilah or Karen. Her eyes scanning through the room.

Pulling her phone out again she dialed for Haleigh's number. "Hales, we have a problem. Karen and Delilah are not here...can you get a trace on them?"

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar found herself entangled in Blackout's whip and being pulled forward. Pain coursed through her body as the electricity burned her. She focused herself on the roar of the electricity and battle around her, the crackling light that Blackout's electricity was giving off. She brought her arms in to her body, and absorbed the sound and light energy into her body. ]

"Come now, you can do better than that..."

[ Thrusting her arms forward, she sent a massive sonic boom towards Alexis, then, now freed, brought one hand back towards her body, raising once again the green light forcefield in front of her. ]

[Shockwave]

:: Being slammed backwards, Alexis hit and slid across the oak wood floors violently that lined the hallway with a huff. Grunting, she immediately pushed herself up off the floor not giving Delilah enough time to attack again. ::

:: Smirking, Alexis was never one to play fair...and if Delilah wanted more, Alexis would be than happy to obligue. Snapping her fingers (reminiscent of Helena) five WILDPack men appeared out of thin air covering Delilah from behind. Stepping forward, Alexis wiggled her fingers at her side as sparks of electricity immitted from them. ::

"Kill her."

:: The WILDPack men began to swarm Delilah as Alexis continued to walk forward waiting for the perfect moment of vunerability to strike with her own attack. ::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah felt the presence of the soldiers behind her. Her eyes narrowed and her head lowered as she glared at Alexis. ]

"That's just like you Alexis - sending your little playthings in when your own abilities are - shall we say - inadequate."

[ MorningStar clenched her fists and hunched her shoulders, then threw back her head and arms. A ring of light emanated from her midsection, with her at its center. The laser beam grew larger as it moved at lightning speed until it came into contact with her adversaries, slicing through the WILDpack soldiers with surgical precision. Limbs and whole sections of bodies fell to the ground as if a giant sawblade had cut through them. ]

[Shadow Weaver]

<< a rushing harp sound is hard as Karen suddenly appears on the main floor in the hallway a few feet BEHIND the current struggle between Blackout and MorningStar>>

<< quickly assessing the situation and the area, MorningStar had obviously made short work of the small group of WILDpack soldiers. there was some damage to the interior of the hall and vestibule. The windows where surrounded by electrical fields as was the door...but that would be no problem for Karen...she didnt make her presence immediately known as Alexis and Delilah were locked in a feirce face off at the moment>>

the longer we stay..the greater the possibility for us being captured. i didnt want anyone to follow me here but i think now that I have made my POINT to Malice...it is time to leave

<<as Delilah cut down more WILDpack soldiers with a LASER blast, Karen silently gestured...as her cape blew in the wind...black halos of magick formed around her hand...and with a nother rushing sound...BLACKOUT found herself ENSNARED by powerfull, constricting shadow tendrills of dark magick...the tendrills wrapped around her body like tight riings and were impossible to break physically.>>

Morningstar!!

<< Karen moved with a purpose...her cape sweeping over the fallen bodies of the WILDpack soldiers as she reached Delilah.>>

Time is short....we must leave this place immediately!

<< taking Delilah's hand...Karen sweeps her cape around herself and MorningStar..the harp sound is hard followed by a wind as the cape casts a shadow that swirls around both women...and in a flash..they are GONE, teleported out of the Hellfire club and safely back to Illustra ....leaving Blackout to try to free herself from the tendrills and to inform Malice of what has happened....>>

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh sat in her study, her small reading glasses perched on her nose, a look of sheer determination on her face. She searched CI files for any hint of Malice... and also browsed ALL the information they had on Mystech, trying to get ANYTHING she could on the mysterious woman in white.... the woman who knew SO MUCH about the six that it gave Haleigh chills to think about it. Zach poked his head into the room, giving her a look of concern and a smile of encouragement. His deep voice snapped Haleigh from her trance and coaxed her away from her work.

Zach"Baby? The food's ready. Why don't you take a break and come join me?"

Haleigh looked up, taking a deep breath, and nodding after a short pause. She was hungry... and the pc would continue searching while she was eating. Zach thought it a small triumph that he managed to wrench her away-- she'd disappeared into her study the moment they came down to her floor and hadn't spoken, hadn't been out since. The desire to crush the woman responsible for all their pain seemed to have consumed her, and it made him worry. They sat down next to each other at a round glass table in the dining room, and Haleigh smiled softly. Two places were set under the light of a pair of candles, which cast a relaxing and romantic glow over the room. Moreover, he'd made her favorite plate, lasagna. Zach was trying [quite profusely] to take her mind off business and get her to relax. It had a theraputic effect, and Haleigh finally let go of everything. They talked as they ate, and it was almost as if they were two NORMAL people, just spending time together. They sat close together, and the soft glow fromt he candles creating a calm atmosphere, where it was, for once, just the two of them, and Haleigh suddenly wished desperately that she could be free of Mystech.... free of the fighting and the drama.... free of the burden of protecting the innocent. Haleigh leaned ovr and kissed Zach, a gentle and lingering kiss that changed into something a little more powerful and urgent, fueled by pent up stress and displaced passion. Zach set his glass of wine down, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her from her chair and into his lap sideways.

As Zach wrapped his other arm around her, Haleigh relented, taking a deep breath and relaxing into his arms, leaning her forehead against his. Zach asked what was wrong... a question for which she had no answer... something felt... wrong... something Haleigh couldn't place. Her conscious weighed sharply, and a pang of guilt struck her to her core. Zach knew exactly what it was.

Zach:"You have to let her go, Haleigh."

Haleigh looked up sharply, a fire blazing in her eyes. She planted her hands on his chest, pushing against his embrace. He wouldn't let her go, and they sat there like that, a standoff of sorts.

"You CAN'T ask me to just forget her... or what she did for us! How DARE you!"

"I'm NOT.... but you can't hold on so damn tightly, baby... she made the ultimate sacrifice, and I'm not saying you should just disregard that... but you can't PUNISH yourself for it either. She wouldn't want ANY of you to mourn her so deeply that you don't allow yourselves any happiness.... and you all DESERVE to be happy.... ESPECIALLY you. You think you don't... but you've worked so hard to become the woman you want to be... and you sacrifice EVERYTHING to protect this city.... the LEAST you deserve is to be happy.... and I KNOW... Morgan would want that.... for ALL of you."

Haleigh stared at him... speechless... Zach could alway see right into her soul... it was the reason they worked so well together... he understood her... and he seemed to know the best way to bring her out of a slump. She still had that challenging look in her eyes, but Zach could feel that in her heart, she knew he was right. He pulled her in and kissed her again, and though she was hesitant at first, she sooned retaliated, a strong, passionate embrace overtaking them both. Haleigh moved to straddle his lap, beginning to unbutton his shirt. Zach pushed his plate out of the way and lifted her onto the edge of the table, helping her out of her shirt as well.... and just as they were both getting into it.... the phone rang. They both tensed like a pair of teenagers caught in the act, then chuckled and relaxed. Haleigh sat up, running her hand through her hair.

"It's Blaze." She said, answering the phone. "Hey Blaze... what can I do for you?" Haleigh rubbed her eyes, as Zach eyed her impatiently. "Actually... I don't need to... Karen went to confront Malice a little while ago... Delilah went after her... and Karen brought them both back a few minutes ago... I've been monitoring them. Don't worry Blaze... they're both a little roughed up... but otherwise fine."

[Oracle]

<< the midnight hour is reached, as Karen and Delilah return to Illustra....both a little shaken by their skirmmish at the Hellfire club, but unhurt otherwise.>>

<< Blaze alerted Haleigh to the apparent disappearence of the doctor and police officer but as it turned out, Haleigh had been tracking them the entire time and so as Blaze was able to relax, so too was Haleigh able to return to matters of the heart with her fiance' , Zach, who was prooving to be a most perceptive young man. He was helping Haleigh through the still very painfull loss of MORGAN...and more importantly..SHE was ALLOWING him to help her. >>

<< even in the cover of the midnight sky, the battle lines had been drawn...this ongoing battle with Malice wasnt merely for the sake of protecting others...it was going to be PERSONAL and no one ..not even ALISON could know just how low down Malice and Blackout would get during this most bitter struggle>>

[Shockwave]

:: Growling under her breath as Karen appeared, Alexis found herself constricted with black tendrills of dark magick; a smart move on the witches part. Giving them enough time to flee the scene be before Malice and more WILDpack soilders arrived, Alexis was left to deal with Karen's attack. ::

:: As the pressure began to increase from the tendrills constriction, the meta human body began to glow a brilliant white and soon she "sunk" into the flow (much like Shadowcat), escaping Karen's black magick attack. Within seconds, Alexis' body reappeared in the same fashion a few feet away. Without missing a beat, the brunette began to walk forward and down the hall toward Malice's chambers. ::

:: Stepping through the already opened door into Malice's chambers, Alexis crossed her arms obviously annoyed. ::

"That gereatric SLUT and her strobe light flacky are seriously beginning to piss me off."

:: Glancing around the room, it seemed to have taken a bit of a beating...but not nearly as bad as the hallway that Alexis and Delilah had fought in. ::

"If Karen and Delilah are suicidal enough to come here alone, the six won't be far behind them the next time. We need to strike them soon."

[Foxfire]

It took Haleigh a couple of seconds to answer the phone, which was unlike her. Blaze's deep penetrating eyes narrowing with annoyance. It better have been damn important because the mutant needed to speak with her. She relaxed as Haleigh's husky voice answered, which clued Blaze in to what was taking her so long. She clenched her jaw in anger before firing back a comeback of her own, "thanks!" She slapped the phone shut, hanging up on Haleigh all together.

A deep penetrating growl escaping from her as she chucked the phone against the wall, causing it to shatter. Various pieces of silver, black, and blue lined the carpet. What was wrong with this team? Karen and Delilah think they can go off and play hero and Haleigh can copulate when she should have been working it, not working IT!

Stomping off, Blaze felt her body fueling her powers again. She walked out of Morgan's penthouse with the slam of the door, knocking a picture frame off. The one of Morgan, Madonna and P. Diddy. She was not handling Morgan's death well at all either. In fact her emotions were building and molding into something dangerous.

She needed to get OUT of Illustra before she exploded. Her eyes morphing into that errie yellow tint as she headed for the stairwell. Her breathing becoming more labored. And where was Alison? Everyone was going missing in action. Another log onto her fire.

Side stepping into the gym she shut her eyes tightly when the unthinkable happened. A massive explosion rocked the spacious gym blowing up the equipment causing a blaze of inferno to surround her. Screws, levers, speakers, work out equipment was easily scattered across the black marble floor. Opening her eyes in shock, she gasped. She grabbed her head in pain as other machines exploded from the short - circuit of temperature. The fire spreading across the treadmill to the stairmaster. The intense fires melting the expensive equipment in minutes.

Blaze felt her anger boiling to the surface with the fires breaking out without the mutant able to control it. Her fingertips curving around her chocolate locks she screamed with rage. Her body brightening to warm colors of red, yellow, and orange.

She had unlocked a new power, one that she couldn't control. She watched the flames burn and char the equipment in a bit of a daze. Malice's horrid words running through her mind, "you ARE A BASTARD CHILD." Foxfire shook uncontrollable as she remembered the hurt she felt.

Throwing out her arms she unleashed high velocity backdrafts from the fire. Flames zig -zagged and B - lined around the equipment. Causing dark scorch makes to align themselves along the white walls. The sprinklers activated and splashed buckets of water across the gym floor, equipment, and Blaze.

The water pelting her heated skin but also soaking her to the bone. Her chocolate locks clinging to her skull as was her athletic wear. She walked through the frenzied fire as it caressed across her petite body. Her body disappearing before it appeared past the flickering flames. Even with the frigid water raining down, the fires were too dangerous to be extinguished by water.

Walking up to the tinted window that overlooked New York City. The crescent moon casting a glare across the city. Her eerie yellow eyes scanning through the glass. Her fists banging against the glass in a more hurried motion. Her facial expression depicting like she was torn or trapped. The horror twisting with pure anger causing her to be rash and illogical.

She through her fists through the glass, causing it to shatter. Small fragments of blood soaking the sharp shards that fell behind her. The cool air greeting her hot skin as her soaked hair blew. Jumping up inside the window sill, she looked down at the city. Everything seemed under a microscope. Her heartbeat slamming inside her chest.

Hurling her body outside which immediately activated with flames but these flames were something more. They were shaped like that of a large bird of prey....like a Phoenix. The form of a Phoenix surrounding Blaze who glided along the air. She moved to the rooftop adjacent from Illustra. Landing roughly, spraying pepples across the rooftop. Her headache growing in agony as she held her temples. "Make it stop....make it STOPPPPP!!" She roared with anger.

Something had been provoked in Blaze, who or what it was anyone's guess. But it was pretty obvious it was Malice and Blackout's doing.

[Malice]

:: Malice stretched a bit, as she rubbed her jaw. Alexis arrived to her room and the clean up crew was already dispatched to the other area of the Hellfire Club that was damaged.::

Yes, well Dr. Victoria felt it necessary to inform me PERSONALLY, that she now had a score to settle with me. One thing i will say about the doctor, LOOKING at her it's easy to think she's weak because she's so pretty and elegant, but the woman packs QUITE a magickal punch. It's easy to see where her daughter got it from. The Doctor is just as vicious a fighter as Helena always said she was.

as for young Delilah Trelevan, she's as brave and as pure as the light she channels. her power and skill are often underestimated, even by YOU. A mistake you cannot afford to make again. She's PLENTY POWERFULL enough to put you down for the count and you'd do well to remember that the next time you fight her. Your rivalry with her was inevitable, because she is everything you are not in terms of character. your powers are similar in execution, and she was the LAST to join The Six and gained faster acceptance than you....it is understandble that you would take a disliking to her.

:: Malice rubs her jaw and laughs softly as she recounts being smacked across the jaw by a spiked head mace. had she not been in her diamond form, her jaw may have very well been BROKEN.::

Dr. Victoria, a clever move she made. I will have to RETURN the favor. But for now, as the clean up crews restore the damaged areas of the hellfire club, there's nothing more for us to do THIS night. TOMORROW we shall begin our plan to peel away the EMOTIONAL defenses of the Six before striking them at their core. They want to play cat and mouse? we shall take them at their measure...and find them WANTING.

:: Malice looked over at the metahuman, to await her response::

[Harbinger]

:: a pair of cobalt blue eyes appeared in the air directly infront of Blaze with a "pop" sound...before the rest of Alison's body BLINKED into view. Her hand extened in a "stop" motion as Blaze found herself "stuck".::

Blaze Fielding, have you gone MAD!? just WHAT do you think you're doing?!

:: Alison had subjected Blaze AND everything around her to temporal stasis, "freezing" her in time and suspending the temporal field around her to hold her in place. everything but her HEAD that is. there was no escape.::


You have just laid WASTE to to one of the training gyms of Illustra and set off fire alarms and security alarms. It is a good thing that I "SAW" you and alerted Clandestine Inc. not to attack. You could have been HURT or WORSE.


:: holding her still with her power, Alison's facial expression was still stern::

and now you are out in the open, flaming about, are you TRYING to draw more attention to Illustra....to US?

:: Alison awaited her explanation::

[Shadow Weaver]

<< having returned to her daughter's penthouse, Karen and Delilah were now safely out of harm's way. appearing in the large, sunken in sitting room off the main area of the penthouse...close to the "area of consecration" and a portion of the floor-to-ceilng windows, Karen swept her cape behind her as she exhaled with relief>>

well, that was a close one.

<< she looked over at Delilah>>

Delilah, I cannot BELIEVE you risked coming to the Hellfire Club by yourself like that!

<< sounding almost like a mother reprimanding her daughter>>

you could have been captured, HURT, or WORSE!

I knew the risk I was taking when going to confront Malice....but it was something I had to do. She took away my husband, she is alligned with the entity that took away my daughter. She HAD to be reminded that Morgan was someone's daughter...and the MOTHER is just as capable of exacting revenge as anyone ELSE.

<< she paused...as she ran her hands through her hair...and sighed>>

I didnt want anyone else to know what i was doing, i didnt want you to place yourselves in danger on MY behalf.

<< looking back at Delilah>>

But THANK YOU for caring enough for me...your bravery...its as pure as the light that you channel. Are you hurt?

<< looking over the burns to Delilah's outfit from Blackout's attack>>

i can heal you.

[Oracle]

:: as the evening wore on Haleigh, Karen and Delilah all were moving through their evening in different ways. Well aware of what the doctor and Delilah had done, Haleigh would have to have a conversation with Karen about attacking Malice by herself, and worse....going to the HELLFIRE club by herself where she was alone and outnumbered.::

:: but at this moment EVERYONE's attention was drawn to the dreadfull alarm and the icy voice over which sounded an awfull like a computerized feminine version of MORGAN'S voice::


Alarm: << alarm tone begins to sound off>> Warning! category 4 fire in training gym 2 on the 95th floor of Illustra. interior breach of window in conference room IV on 96th floor.


::outside...toward the upper end of Illustra...everyone would be able to see some view point of the FIRE raging around Foxfire and Haleigh and Delilah would be able to hear her cries.::

:: the monitors in the control showed Guardian appearing in mid air facing Foxfier and apparely CHECKING her "uncontrolled" outburst by effectively containing her with her own powers...giving everyone else time to get up to the roof of Illustra to find out just what was going on::

[Foxfire]

The air and particles of oxygen around Foxfire seemed to slow and abruptly freeze. It was like a television screen being placed on pause. Blaze felt her body tense and tighten with a shudder that chilled the air. She knew the owner as the odd sound echoed in her ears. She felt herself frozen with both arms stiffened to her forehead. She sighed as the cobalt eyes appeared, knowing it was Alison. It was Blaze's turn to place the team in danger and become an emotional wreck.

She closed her eyes for a second. "Something's happening Alison....I..I...cannot control it. My emotions are in chaos and my powers too...its Malice. My powers activate with my emotions." She tried to explain, but even Alison could see the struggle Blaze fought. Her glowing yellow eyes bright and vibrant with raw emotion.

"I needed to get OUT, I felt as though I would explode. I...I'm sorry." Sometimes Blaze felt as though she were a child and Alison a mother figure to her. "I CAN'T pretend to be okay though this caper, Alison. Morgan is gone and Alexis switched sides to the same company that destroyed Morgan and Senator Kelly!" Her anger fueling her powers but luckily she was frozen in place, which prevented any more damage.

"I seem to harness a new power....much like yours. But I can lock onto a heat signature and willingly blow it up. But...I cannot control it." She avoided eye contact with those icy blue eyes. "Why do WE have to help them (humans), Alison? They HATE us! They are the ones who create machines to destroy us! I'm SICK of protecting the innocent, they should die!" Her eyes narrowing with her hatred for the human race. "Granted, not ALL are ungrateful but the majority of them are. We are SUPERIOR to them."

This was a contrast to the humane and compassionate side of Blaze Fielding. But with the atrocious timing of recent events, it managed to push Blaze over the edge. Including questioning her alignment to the team or whether she wanted to protect innocent lives. "Morgan's death taught me that we're fighting for a worthless cause. Alycia did her best but even SHE has to hide from the dangers that lurk." Her yellow eyes locking onto Alison again.

"We should kill them all! Rid ourselves of the danger to the team and the city. We're looked down upon because we're DIFFERENT....we are regarded as minority but we risk our asses everyday to protect them?! How does this balance out? We're bashing, cursed at, or murdered...like Morgan. The Senator was a friend of mutants and other species, but she was killed. She was a human....its not fair!" Her voice rising to higher volumes the more she spoke about it.

"We are BETTER than humans! And that fucking cowboy sits smugly in his oval office not doing a damn thing! He hates us too...you know it! He makes a speech but that's all he's good for. Someone should assassinate him!"

Blaze was boiling with more darker emotions than usual. Some could be due to the TO outbreak, the death of Morgan, and Malice's cutting words. "You tell me, Alison, why do YOU continue?"

[Shockwave]

:: Lifting her nose with disgust as Malice discribed Delilah as being a more "pure" form of Alexis, the brunette shook her head with annoyance. That woman had been a thorn in her side the moment she stepped foot in Illustra. And what Malice had said was true....Delilah could match Alexis' powers, easily. She did underestimate the mutant quite often, but not anymore. Alexis was out for Delilah's blood, plain and simple. ::

"That manipulative, two face, halo wearing slut will die at my hand. But...that can wait."

:: Smiling at Malice's vague plan, Alexis knew whatever this woman was cooking up, it had to be scandalous. ::

"I'm sure once we're done with the six tomorrow....they'd only WISH that we killed them. Goodnight, Malice."

:: Turning from the doorway, Alexis made her way down the long hallway, stepping past the clean up crew that was already working. Heading into her bedroom, Alexis shut the door behind her and prepared for bed. ::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah looked at Karen a little sheepishly - she felt like she'd just been caught with her hand in the cookie jar. Not suprising as she looked to the doctor as a mother-figure now that her own parents were gone. And with Morgan's death more than ever she needed "family" to turn to.

She sat down on one of the sectionals, and wiped her face with her hands. ]

"I know, I know - I'm sorry Karen. I didn't stop to think - of course I know you can handle yourself more than adequately. But I just...felt I owed it to Morgan to keep her mother safe."

[ She looked up at Karen and smiled. She too looked down at her tattered clothing and laughed. ]

"Just a little singed. I don't suppose you can magick away my dry cleaning bill too?"

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh closed her phone, somewhat shocked, distracted from Zach, who had taken to kissing her neck again.

"She hung up on me. ON ME. How rude. Honestly.... that woman is a LIT FUSE... she's probably gonna stalk off and destroy something.... she REALLY needs anger management help."

Zach responded with something nearly inaudible, as he used his powers unabashedly now to wash her in passion and relieve her of worry. Alarms began to signal destruction and chaos in Gym 2... Haleigh was uncharacteristically apathetic, even as the panel dropped from the ceiling and tilted forward to allow her view of the Gym. She shrugged and wrapped her arms around Zach's neck, running a hand through his hair as he made love to her. The command she gave the system seemed almost and afterthought in indifference.

"Activate Sprinklers...."

But it seemed... it wouldn't be that easily dealt with. The fires were nearing uncontrollable levels, and the system alerted her to cat four, followed shortly thereafter by the notification of a broken window. Haleigh took a deep breath... she watched Blaze in the monitor over Zach's shoulder.... She sighed, as her internal drive to protect both the raging Blaze and their secret identities overpowered Zach's attempts to melt away her burdens.

"Maybe I'm not to be happy afterall..." She said softly, as she pushed Zach away gently and began to reach for various articles of clothing.

"WHAT are you doing?!" Zach said, in a feral growl.

"What I have to." Haleigh responded solemnly, pulling on her buttonup shirt and then her shoulder harness, now armed with twin Heckler and Koch pistols. She buckled her belt and finished buttoning up her shirt. She gave Zach an apologetic kiss. "I'm sorry, love. We'll have to finish this later." She said, as she ran her hands through her own hair now, trying to tame it as she activated the molecular displacement tool that transferred her from her dining room to the rooftop where Blaze and Alison were. Haleigh had been listening to the conversation some time, and though Blaze's final question was directed to Alison, Haleigh took this time to make her own presence known.

"We do it because MORGAN believed SO MUCH in this worthless cause that she gave her LIFE for it. We do it because we ARE superior to them... and as such it is left to US to protect those who cannot defend themselves against the likes of Malice. YOU don't want to protect them? You think they should die? FINE... why don't you just join MYSTECH! Thats what THEY want to. but I am going to defend humans until either I CANT anymore... or they don't NEED me to anymore. And you can be DAMN SURE that I don't give a FLYING FUCK whether they WANT my protection... or even if they HATE me. DAMN IT, Blaze! If we allow Malice and her thugs to destroy humanity and gain control, we are going to have a very SERIOUS problem on our hands. Helping protect the innocent helps to protect ourselves. This is BIGGER than Morgan.... bigger than ALL of us... this will NEVER be easy.... but if we FIGHT our destiny... if we FIGHT EACH OTHER.... we might as well hand Malice the WORLD on a silver platter."

[Harbinger]

::Alison listned as Blaze vented her frustration. Blaze clearly hadnt been as centered as she used to be and Alison knew it. Losing her sister had taken a toll on the young mutant and Alison felt sympathy for her. Before Alison could reply, HALEIGH spoke. she had arrived on the roof, no doubt alerted by the alarms set off by Blaze.::


Haleigh is right Blaze. Not ALL humans are bad....Sharon Kelly, a human, possesed more courage and honor than MANY of our OWN PEERS. Alycia Barnett, a human, is a strong woman who has risked HER life to help protect our privacy. There are bad humans, bad metahumans, bad witches....because ultimately "evil" is apart of human nature.

We were pulled together by powers beyond us...for a REASON and we CANT give up now, not when MysTech is at its weakest. The fact that Malice has surfaced and appears to be the HEAD of the "consortium" that we heard about a year ago, prooves that we have cut through MANY layers of MysTech's inner structure...we've saved COUNTLESS lives..human AND OTHERWISE and weakend MysTech's grip on the global structure of our planet. Morgan and Sharon's deaths...marked a painfull blow for us but also painfull blow to MYSTECH and we MUST NOT allow the sacrifice of our dear friends/family to be in VAIN.

We must not buckle now. Morgan would not allow it, and neither will I. Malice will not stop until she sees us torn apart...i say we beat HER to the punch.

:: she lowers Blaze to the rooftop and allows the mutant's body to relax from the temporal stasis.::

I suggest you get a hold of yourself, and get some rest. clearly you're still suffering from the loss of your sister and that is understandable, but I cannot allow you damage our home or draw OUTSIDE attention to Illustra after all the trouble we have gone through to fortify this building to protect it in the trying times to come.

:: Alison stood with her arms folded, looking at Blaze. Haleigh was off to the side at Blaze's "9 o'clock" all out in the starry night sky::

come inside with us. I will take you to your quaters.

[Oracle]

::Haleigh and Alison help Blaze back inside Illustra while Karen and Delilah finally turn in for the evening. The night is at its darkest and it is clear that the battle has JUST begun on all fronts between the surviving members of the Six and Mystech...the FINAL battle.::