When revenge equals justice

[Oracle]

<< plans were laid and it was agreed that Karen and Zach would accompany the twins to the location Vivica had described...and even as that pressing issue was addressed, there was still tension between the core team as bitterness was felt in the air between more than one member.>>

<< the time for arguing was over. if they were to keep Alycia from joining Sharon in the grave, they would have to work together. >>

[Vivica Lennox]

- Vivica looked at Haleigh who was subtly vetoing her plea to go to Greece with the others. She hated that she couldn't just admit her past to Haleigh and shut her up right quick. Vivica had logged more field time than Haleigh could even imagine and she figured now might be the best time to reveal this information, if it could stop the deaths of two human lives, Vivica was willing to do it. She could no longer be quiet. -

"With all due respect Haleigh, with the way this team is right now, I don't know if any of you are going to be able to work together long enough to pull it off. We have Erika in one corner and the threat of Alycia getting killed in the next. I know more than you think, Haleigh and I also have a hunch that Erika, although crazy, is not going after the girls. That was the one thing she wanted out of the whole will. She isn't going to kill them, she isn't going to do them harm. She is going to KILL all of YOU. I have seen Erika work, she knows she won't be able to penetrate this place, she is going to follow all of you. I think she is going after Alycia. I think she has been "magickally" listening in. I detected a change in temperature in the corner of the room that is ON PAR with Erika's trademark magickal signature. She knows what's up. She wants to hurt the SIX and not the girls... and with all due respect, I feel I can be of use... I spent over three years of my life in Greece in the CIA before I was assigned to.. other things. I know the area and I am quite sure I can locate Stavros AND Alycia. I would like to come.. and I can hold my own.. I wont be a burden.. and since you obviously don't want Blaze to come you are going to need someone with enough sense to follow your lead if need be...

- She turned to the others as she continued to talk to the group, stating her case hard and factual. -

"Illustra CAN be made safe, but quite honestly how many times has that security been compromised when it was thought before impossible? Kelly King, Master Mold, The Inferno, Super Solider, and the list goes on.. and all those times, the Security of Illustra has been compromised. It's been the core of too many traumatic events and I don't trust that the girls will not go trapsing around looking for traces of their father and get themselves killed by the security that is supposed to protect them. They need somebody to tell them what to do and where to go right now, and since nobody is doing it right now, I am taking that spot. They need normalcy, their father would NOT have them stay at Illustra, I know that much..."

- She took a breath and continued -

"I'm coming with you.. and that is a finality.. End of discussion.."

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan turned to Haleigh, this time, her face was DEADLY serious as she clenched one of her fists. Though Delilah's words rang true, Morgan decided that she would make SURE that Alycia didn't join Sharon in the grave. She realized that in her absence, much had changed in the team dynamic and while she and Haleigh had no problems between them anymore....seeing what she did to Blaze reminded her TOO MUCH of what Christopher had done to Blaze in the Citadle. Though Blaze was foolish OFTEN, she was still Morgan's sister and she had no one else to look out for her BUT Morgan. She knew that Blaze had provoked Haleigh, she knew all too well how Blaze could be...but this was too much. >>

I MEAN IT HALEIGH! Keep your damn hands off my sister...or you will see ME in YOUR face next time. Christopher hit me once....and we know what he did to Blaze. He's DEAD NOW and I MADE HIM THAT WAY. NO ONE is going to put their hands on my mother OR Blaze while I'm alive...do you understand!?


<< the protective instinct of Morgan was coming in. With Erika on the loose, and the reources that Stavros had, there was no telling what would happen to them in greece, but she'd be DAMNED if anyone of HER family would die (again) while she was alive. turning to Blaze who spoke about the journals and her desire to stay behind. >>

Just go out into the hall and wait for me there. I'll speak to you about the way you got physical with my mother after I get Alison.

<< Morgan's voice was harsh and cold, turning to Vivica, who insisted on going.>>

Let me explain something to you. I am not afraid of Erika...nor is anyone ELSE in this room. There's MORE than enough magickal power represented here NOT TO MENTION a goddess, powerfull mutants and a hybrid. We can protect ourselves.

Alycia may ONLY be human, but she's prooven to be as tough and as resourcefull as anyone else in this room. her allignment with us has caused her ALOT of pain in the last 6 months. some of these things would have BROKEN a lesser person but she's still with us. I don't doubt that Erika has somehow caught wind of this problem and will try to hurt or kill Alycia to get to us...


Illustra may have been the target of attacks before..but it's STILL HERE isnt it? Erika cant penetrate my magickal barriers no matter what she does and no matter what kind of POWER she think she has post training in Limbo...YOU dont know Ororo the way i do. She may have taught ERIKA everything ERIKA knows..but not everything ORORO knows and i RULE Limbo. Erika's no match for me on her BEST day. She's going to try to get us in our vulnerable spots....and that includes Alycia. We all hurt over Sharon and Erika will probably try to use this latest revelation about Haleigh to her advantage somehow.

If you want to come with us, fine. But you'll work WITH this team.

Don't think that i dont know WHY Alycia doesnt like you and don't think for one moment that I'll let you NEAR her once we get there.

I'm tired of talking. I'll be teleporting to Greece in 15 minutes. I suggest you be ready by then if you're going.

<< she left the others, and went to see to Alison.>>

[Foxfire]

Morgan's protectiveness was to be expected but even Blaze was a tad surprised. She could hear the seriousness in Spellbinder's tone, who threatened Haleigh more coldly. At least someone was willing to back Blaze, despite her behavior. Vivica argued more passionately that she was going.

Tenderly pushing Delta from her lap, Blaze stood up via Morgan's instructions to wait in the hall. She headed for the door excusing herself to wait outside. Leaning against the wall flashes of Christopher's face beginning to haunt her. Shaking it off she awaiting to hear from Morgan once she awoke Alison.

"I seriously need a drink when this is all over with."

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh watched as Delta entered the room and hopped up onto the chair with Blaze. Haleigh was NOT pleased. The last thing Haleigh needed right now was Blaze cuddling with HER baby right in front of her.


"Delta, here."

She commanded, in a firm tone, and the well trained dog promptly jumped down and went to her owner's side. Morgan got a bit more serious with her, reiterating, now DEMANDING what she had previously politely asked. Haleigh looked up at the taller woman with raised eyebrows, holding her hands out at her sides as if at gunpoint.... but Haleigh, as she could be counted upon to do in such situations, showed her true, characteristic grit. Morgan 'meant' it.

"SO DO I, Morgan. Christ, I said OKAY... don't get me wrong... I really appreciate what you're doing here, but just because YOU have her back doesn't mean I'm going to become a DOORMAT. So help me GOD, if I have to, I'll defend myself, even if I have to face YOU afterwards. HONESTLY... SHE'S a loose cannon, and I'm not the ONLY one lately that she's pissed off."

Haleigh was undeniably right... Blaze had rubbed many people the wrong way in the last couple of days, including Alison, Karen, and Alycia.

Morgan said a bit to Vivica and left, and Blaze went out into the Hall. Haleigh absentmindedly scratched behind Delta's ears, and she shrugged to Vivica with little actual concern. It was obvious that the whole situation with Blaze was taxing for Haleigh, firstly because she couldn't understand where they'd gone wrong, and secondly because she didn't see why Blaze just kept on and on, instead of letting their burnt bridge smolder. And now with Morgan in the mix, Haleigh felt a twinge of indignation. She looked at Vivica breifly.

"Whatever. Let's just go."

[Rampage]

Nicolas watched as the team debated amongst one another. He could sense the turmoil in Alycia and he agreed with Morgan's assessment that they proceed immediately. However, he was concerned for Alycia right now.

"Morgan, one suggestion. I think we may need someone to get one that plane NOW. Having lost a loved one to a plane crash of...suspicious origin [glances at Haleigh] I am concerned that one of us may need to infiltrate the plane and provide an escort for Alycia while the rest of us proceed to the rest of the plan. If you like, I will go. I can get to her now, and we have made some inroads recently. Maybe I can speak peacefully to her, get her on board with the rest of the team. That would free the rest of you up to retrieve Haleigh's sister and proceed from there. Either way, I agree with Vivica. Alycia is in great danger."

[Harbinger]

:: the fighting outside of the guest room was lost on Alison, or so it seemed. as Erika THOUGHT she was spying on them unaware, Alison's eyes POPPED open. alert as ever...with a REFRESHED look to them as the seer sat up and lookd around. She knew where she was and what was going on almost immediately.::

Alycia. The Cassadines.....Haleigh and Persephone. It's JUST as i predicted.

:: a soft knock came on the door as Morgan peeked in::

Morgan: << whispering>> Alison?

:: Guardian stood up and waved her in.::

Alison:Come in Morgan, it's allright..I'm awake and I'm better now.

:: standing up and adjusting the minor touches on her figure flattering costume, Guardian turned to Morgan.::

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I was overwhelmed by the influx of images i received following the confrontation with Erika in Alycia's office. I needed time to rest, to repair and get control of my mind. I am fine now.

We need to head to Greece and quickly, Alycia is moving too fast, not thinking clearly. She WILL have her revenge...she will get the justice for Sharon but NOT like this. We have to help her and make sure that THEY dont get the drop on her. Erika is closing in on her too.

:: walking out with Morgan, who was still in her own "goblyn queen" costume. the two super powered witches joined the others in the room. and Alison looked at Nicolas and Delilah both.::

Thank you for taking care of me....for keeping me safe. I am not accustomed to relying on others for help, but in this instance...i had no choice.

:: she looked at Haleigh::

The revelation of Master Mold's true origins...does not surprise me. I had alluded to it when talking with Delilah shortly before Malice attacked XS. By now though, Blaming Haleigh for anything will avail nothing. She made her mistake and she has learned from it.

Ava's destiny binds you to Persephone. Persephone's cross time counterpart IS Ava in this reality. Persephone and Ava cannot exist seperately in the same timeline and You cannot save her from what is to be her final destiny.

:: holding out the Seige Perilous::

this is the key. You will understand when the time comes.

:: Nicolas expressed a desire to go on ahead, to trail Alycia on her flight. his fear that she might share the same fate as her father did was understandable..but unfounded...take it from a precog::

She will arrive safely, Nicolas. The problem will come once she's in Greece and begins her plan. As i told Morgan...Alycia is MEANT to destroy the Cassadine clan....but not like this...not YET. We are merely meant to "redirect" her...not STOP her.

:: looking at Vivica and the twins::

so much has happened, since you got here. i know what you must think and imagine about this group and our dynamic. but no one among us could ever boast that we ALWAYS worked together SMOOTHLY. we take each day...each moment as it comes and try to do the best we know how.

:: stepping to the twins and bending down...Alison looked at both of them...this was one of the few moments where she felt comfortable speaking to them.::

you will be safe with Dr. Victoria at the place Vivica is sending you. Vivica knew your father well and will always do right by you....and....in time....I hope to be able to say the same.

[Jill Monroe]

<< when Morgan arrived out into the area where the others were, with alison, Nicolas suggested that he go ahead and at least be ON the plane with Alycia...lest she share the fate his father did. He almost seemed...TOO EAGER...but perhaps he was dealing with this the best way he knew how given his connections to Sharon Kelly and his Father...both of whom where destroyed by Mystech.>>

<< the fact that Mystech was no longer "THE THREAT" that it had been BEFORE her own "death" still seemed strange to Morgan. Even now as they were dealing with ghosts and whispers from the past that were haunting them now.>>

<< in an icy voice.>>

Go ahead Nicolas, but be carefull. If something DOES happen, you get Alycia and you get out. Keep yourself OUT of her site, if she sees you...She WILL protest...there's no doubt in my mind. but NO hero stunts...I MEAN IT!

<< turning to the others>>

stay in here for a moment longer. I want a moment with Blaze.


<< Morgan walked out and made her way out into the hallway where Blaze was.>>

<< she looked at her sister as the younger brunette leaned against the wall.>>

Blaze, I dont know EVERYTHING that's happened since I've been gone. But i remember everything PRIOR to it and i see what's going on NOW. You are doing the SAME thing you did when Kelly King was menacing us. You're causing rifts, your rubbing people the wrong way...and you DARED to put your hands on my MOTHER!? That woman has saved you more than a few times and reached out to you in good faith...and this is how you repay her? by man handling her and talking to her like some crackhead on the street?

Don't you EVER touch her again....do you hear me?

<< Morgan said with a grimly serious tone as she leaned into Blaze>>

I KNOW that Haleigh has made a serious error in judgement...the whole secret of her family ties and their role in Sharon's death. It hurts me every time i think about Sharon....and how...i couldnt save her. BUT YOU didnt help ANYTHING with what you did and you provoked Haleigh to the point that she nearly killed you.

I know who OUR father was...and the damage he caused. When i found out about you back In Valiant, i promised that I would keep you safe and I've done that as best i could up till recent months. I've made it CLEAR to Haleigh that she's not to lay a hand on you again...but YOU need to learn how to heed boundaries yourself.

In case you havent noticed...no body on this team is guilty of RESTRAINT and if provoked...we can all be brutal and violent...some worse than others. We've NEVER had the most cohesive "team unit" but half our battle is GETTING to that point. Your behavior as of late has been WRECKING that and you need to KNOCK IT OFF!

Haleigh was your FRIEND..and you've pretty much BURNED that bridge...and for WHAT? something that ALISON would have known anyway? something that Alycia had already FOUND OUT? what did you hope to accomplish?

<< she looked back at the door>>

it's time to go. You can't stay here....you're coming with us and i suggest you stay on your beat and act like you have some sense from here on.

<< Morgan paused...her facial expression softened a bit>>

I don't want anything else to happen to you okay? But i can't keep running interference for you. You've GOT to get your act together.

<< turning to face the door, the others would be arriving soon and they would be off.>>

[Foxfire]

Blaze looked up just as Morgan walked over to her. Standing up straight she keenly listened to Morgan without interrupting her or even arguing. She looked down with shame for her actions as of recently. A few of her chocolate locks falling to enshroud her green eyes. Morgan made a strong argument on every topic she discussed. When addressed about Karen, Blaze nodded.

"I understand."

She said firmly, without respectful or resentment. Despite her personality, Blaze could be reasoned with, it just took patience and time. Blaze studied her sister's body language, she seemed protective yet motherly.

"Let's go then Morg."

Blaze had not called Morgan that for a while, a nickname from the fiery mutant. She turned and straightened herself up. Following behind her tall sister when Morgan turned to look back at her softly.

"I know you don't." Blaze said honestly, she knew how devastated Morgan was when she was killed. And now that the two were reunited, both were protective of one another. Morgan took the older sister role looking out for Blaze.

She turned with Morgan, awaiting to leave with the others.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Shifting her eyes from person to person as the group continued to figure out how to work together during this mission, Persephone stayed quiet, not really needing to put in an opinion. It wasn't until Guardian finally made her appearence, and announced that Ava and herself could not co exsist in the same timeline, that Persephone looked to Haleigh and spoke. ::

"If there was any other way.."

:: Her voice even but sincere, knowing now that Ava was Haleigh's sister made the situation more complicated. Stepping away from Haleigh, Persephone made her way to Delilah, soon standing by the woman with her arms crossed along her chest. Everyone seemed to break up into their own little corners, awaiting for Morgan to take them to Greece. It had been ages since she had actually been back to Greece, so in a way, she was excited. ALthough she wished it was under better circumstances. ::

[Ava Cassadine]

"J'ai besoin de trente dollors de millon transférés à un compte en mer privé, immédiatement. Oui, et encore millon dix en notre compte suisse.."
(I need thirty millon dollors transfered to a private offshore account, immediately. Yes, and another ten millon into our Swiss account.)

Pausing for a moment, Ava nodded subconciously to herself.

"Oui, mon père et moi partirons ce soir. Bon... gardez-moi a informé. Au revoir."
(Yes, my father and I will be departing this evening. Good...keep me informed. Goodbye.)

Closing her cell phone, Ava turned to her father who sat calmly in the study clipping off the ends of his cigar.

"It's done."

The Greek beauty spoke, looking to her father for approval. Seeing him simply nod, he puffed a small amount of his cigar tasting the tabacco and judging it's quality. Ava studied him closely, her amethyst eyes finally meeting with his. Letting out a low sigh, she quickly rolled them before moving to the mini bar.

"You're unbelieveable. Your life is in danger and you sit there smoking a cigar."

Pouring herself a Brandy, Ava took a small sip before turning back to her father.

Stavros: "A Cassadine never shows fear. Even when facing death, Ava."

His thick Greek accent stern and cold. He had lived in Greece almost his entire life; born and raised. Ava however only came over when she was 12, picking up the language quickly, but only suffering from a slight Greek accent of her own, when speaking English.

Stavros: "If I am to leave my home because of these people, I will leave with not my tail between my legs. Nor will you."

Finishing off her Brandy, Ava placed the glass behind her, back upon the mini bar top. Rolling her eyes shut, she knew her father did not want to leave. Especially since Haleigh was the one who warned Ava that people would be coming after them because of their family's connection with MysTech. But as much as it irritated him, he would rather go to one of his private islands until the situation 'blew over', rather than be bothered with the situation at all.

"You know this is for our own good. For the good of the company."

Stavros: "They will find me. And kill me. No matter where I go."

He spoke in a matter-of-fact manner. He knew whomever was after him would find him eventually. Whether it would be soon rather than later would yet to be determined. But he was not concerned.

Stavros: "Our family is strong, Ava. We have the blood of the Gods running within us. They can try and murder me, but I will be back. Just like my father Mikkos and my brother Stefan...."

Puffing out a small smoke ball, he looked directly at his daughter. His cold black eyes meeting with hers.

Stavros: "Cassadine's never die. Especially at the hands of others..."

[Jessica Hamby]

As Morgan went to retrieve Alison and prepare for leaving, Haleigh said a quiet goodbye to Zach, pulling him into a hug and burying her face in his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and whispered something in her ear. They held each other until Alison came into the room, thanking Nicolas and Delilah for watching over her and speaking her piece on Haleigh. Haleigh let go of Zach, turning around to face Alison.

It seemed her fortune was turning now... for as she had expected, Alison could see beyond the immediate... and the three people who'd been against Haleigh were now balance by three who vouched for her.... but that wasn't going to dampen the effect of Alison's next words to Haleigh... and the sight of the seige perilous. Haleigh stared at the gem, and then looked back up at Alison, who said she'd understand eventually. She looked back down at the gem... alison was holding it out to her, obviously intending for Haleigh to take it... and Haleigh was obviously reluctant to do so. She swallowed tightly and reached out, taking it from the Seer, looking up at her as she did so. She DIDNT understand now.... but she didn't say anything.

Persephone offered a feeble attempt at consoling the hybrid, and Haleigh promptly returned her a disdainful glare. She could understand what Persephone was trying to say... but some things were just better left alone. As they all waited for Morgan to return, Haleigh began to unbutton her shirt, and as she shed her clothes.... her trademark tech battle suit appeared in its place. she zipped up the front all the way, tucking her finger into the high collar, checking for tightness and comfort at the same time. She secured the Seige Perilous and folded her arms across her chest, waiting for Morgan to return.

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan returned with Blaze following behind her. Hugging her mother goodbye for now, the sorceress encourages both her mother and Zach and thanks them for watching out for the twins.>>

allright, if everyone's is ready....next stop on the Stepping Disc world tour, GREECE!

<< lifting her hands, winds rise and thunder crashes as a stepping disc opens beneath herself, Foxfire, Black Widow, Perspehone, MorningStar, Guardian and Recall. the disc encompasses them about their waist lines and in the twinkling of Morgan's eye, they are teleported from New York City, half way around the world to the land of Greece.>>

<< time zones change, and day changes to night as the women of the six and their allies arrive. Courtesy of a spell by Morgan, everyone arrives in "plain clothes", dressed in a style that suits their personal trademark so they dont stand out in their costumes.>>

<< Morgan herself appears in a stylish black pin stripped tailored blazer and matching short skirt. the Blazer is buttoned up just enough to reveal a painfully teasing amount of ample cleavage and her bare legs are supported by matching black four inch heeled leather pumps. her hair is pulled back in a sleek bun. she looks like a sleek, stylish executive woman on a first class business trip as she stands in the center of the group.>>

<< in an icy voice>>

Haleigh, we need a place to "set up". We've beat Nicolas and Alycia here but we want to be ready to monitor or help them once they get off the planes.

[Foxfire]

Walking behind Morgan, Blaze was easily dwarfed by her statuesque sibling as they returned to the others. Side stepping Morgan to move to her left she awaited as final preparations were made for their trip to Greece. Morgan raised her hands in the air and already Blaze knew what the foreshadowing meant. A smug smile plastered on her lips as Morgan's playfulness despite the seriousness of the situation.

Thunder clapped as a steady breeze blew back her chocolate locks stinging her eyes. Raising her hands to see she can see Morgan's platinum double highlighted hair among the tallest of the group. The desk encompassing each of them in a clockwise circle. Dropping through the disk Blaze gasped. It had been awhile since she rode a stepping disk again.

The contrasting colors and sounds zipped through as the stream waved by. Blaze's heighten senses were in awe at the ripples of colors and unique sounds. Even though she had been through this before, everytime they traveled across space and time it was like traveling for the first time.

The disk opened and each of the women jumped. Blaze noticed the dark skies as she looked down at her Relic watch, noting the old time of New York City. They were at least five hours to seven hours ahead of American time. Turning around to see Morgan dressed in a more sophisticated outfit making Blaze smirk.

Blaze herself was dressed in a more casual approach than her sibling. A pair of black dress pants adored her athletic legs with spiked black leather ankle boots, boosting her small frame to around 5'9. A crisp white button down Ralph Lauren polo shirt was layered with a white tank top underneath that. A black short - trimmed leather jacket fell over the top. It shimmered under the moonlight of the country. Blaze's hair was still in the pony tail she wore. Looking to the others she noted they too had changed. It dawned on the mutant it was her sister's doing to camouflage themselves from any unwanted guests.

Morgan addressed Haleigh about setting up while Blaze took in the sights of the beautiful country. It was quiet and soothing here compared to the lively thriving city they were from. Tucking her hands into her leather jacket pockets, Blaze seemed more tranquil than she was earlier. Her mind falling on Vivica and what she confessed about herself and her theory about the twins. It was all so complicated but all would be revealed in time, she was sure of it. And where was Erika King?

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Morgan finally returned, ready to set forth on their next caper. As a stepping disc swept all of the team up, soon, they arrived in her home country of Greece. It was dark, yet beautiful. Every star could be seen in the black sky. The air seemed more clean here, very crisp warm. Stepping slowly away from the team, Persephone's black healed boots softly stuffed along the cobble stone street way which lead to the outer city limits of Athens. Dressed in lowrise black cropped slacks, her black leather knee high boots met with the end of her pants, concealing her entire leg. With a black satin low cut cami and black tailored blazer that rested right at the hem line of her pants and cut down low to reveal her clevage. ::

:: A soft breeze swept through the goddess' long locks, which were pulled back in a low pony tail. Her side swept bangs blowing forward a bit as she turned back to the group. ::

"I do speak Greek, if anyone needs me to translate or inturpert anything."

:: Stepping back to the group, she was unaware if any of the other members of the six spoke Greek, therefore she offered her assistance. Persephone was actually very well versed in languages, knowing Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, and German fluently. After traveling the world for thousands of years, a girl is bound to pick up a few things here and there. ::

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh nodded, looking around her, identifying her GPS location immediately. She pointed away from the city.

"We're in luck. CI Europe has a safehouse about a quarter mile away... maybe a five minute walk... its the villa among the hills there."

She was wearing a feminine business suit, with a deep green oxford beneath her blazer that brought out the green in her eyes, more conservative than her comrades, but equally professional looking. She headed off in the direction towards the house, walking past Blaze without a word, without even looking at her. Persephone offered to translate if need be... Haleigh brushed past her with irritation.

"What do you want, a brownie badge?"

It was asked in a sharp, rhetorical tone as Haleigh stalked off, leading the group to the house they'd use to set up shop at.

[Vivica Lennox]

- Vivica was blown away by how fast the transportation was to Greece. She had never seen anything like it. Morgan should market that shit. As they all appeared she noticed that each of their costumes were now transformed into their normal everyday street clothes, Vivica wearing a rather devilish pair of Applebottom Jeans with a silk dark purple camisole and cute matching shoes. Her hair was still all the way down and almost to her bottom. She had never had such long hair and she loved it. Getting back to the situation at hand she tried to figure out what she would do if she were here, if she needed a place to start monitoring someone. Then she remembered that Haleigh most certainly had safehouses over here if she had family. She would let Haleigh take the lead, though she desperately wanted to. Recall felt that she was somewhat out of her league when it came to these people. She had been trained but she hadn't saved the world like these people, she had merely only been a Catalyst that had brought the Six together. She had an idea. -

"Lead the way Davidoff. Nice spell Morgan, but I am going to need to change these shoes.. and SOON!"

- She smiled to the Sorceress as she walked by and caught up to Haleigh and the others. -

[Harbinger]

:: wearing a crisp, tailored white blouse [with several buttons left UNbuttonted to reveal a playfull peak of her own firm, perky cleavage] along with a black pencil skirt accented by a belt with a silver buckle and black high heels, Alison looked around and felt the warm breeze of the night air. Her blue/black hair was down, parted down the middle and resting at her shoulders. she had been to Greece several times long before she came to be with Morgan and the Six. During her personal travels around the world in the study and puruit of dark magick and mystical artifacts...her times in Greece were among the more memorable moments in her travels.::

the walk to the safehouse should be uneventfull from what i can tell.

:: Alison spoke as Haleigh sharply spoke to Persephone and walked on ahead a few steps.::

When someone is confronted with the reality that things WILL be changing..despite their objections...it can be cause for hostility.

:: she said to Persephone, hoping the woman would understand the gravity of Haleigh's situtation.::

Alycia will be arriving in the next few hours and with well placed contacts, she will travel to the embassy where she will meet with government officials to engineer a RAID of the cassadine compound. She will advise them (with the documents and clearance she has) that they can KILL ANYONE on site and destroy the entire estate.

[Rampage]

On the transatlantic flight to Greece, Nicolas relxed at the back of First Class in a charcoal double-breasted suit with baby blue pinstripes and a crisp cotton dress shirt of mathcing blue color. His tie and handkerchief appropriately tied the ensemble to gether and he sat relaxed, with a rather large overhead bag that, had anyone been able to check, would have contained a rather large battle axe.

As he sat watching Alycia sitting intently 6 rows in front of him and to his right, he altered the perceptions of those around him so that his sudden appearance from the bathroom would not be a shock to anyone. Of course, Dr. King, notable Biophysics professor, was on board. No problem. As he sat on the plane, he reached out to Alycia telepathically while staying discreetly out her line of sight.

Alycia, this is Nicolas. I know what is going on and that you are going to Greece. I also know why. I am asking you to allow us to help you do what must be done. I will not say that I know exactly how you feel, but I will say that I have also lost a loved one to MystTech, and I want everyone involved to get what is coming to them. Let us help you, keep you safe while you do what must be done. I am not willing to simply allow you to be at risk if I can help. You are too important to the Six, and to me.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Hearing Haleigh's cold remark as she brushed past, Persephone narrowed her eyes watching her lead the group. Clenching her fists as Alison moved next to her, upset or not, Haleigh needed to watch her mouth. ::

"Yes, well. She speaks like that to me again, and i'll rip out her tongue."

:: Starting forward, Persephone moved her eyes away from Haleigh's backside, now taking in the sights. The goddess was fully capable of killing this Ava person and taking over the woman's life. Hell, she suggested it to Alycia long before Haleigh KNEW that Alycia was aware of her connection to Ava and the Cassadines. Fortunately for Haleigh, Alycia had other ideas. Perhaps the hybrid should take THAT into consideration before dishing out rude remarks. ::

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia, who sat in the posh, luxurious first class of the transatlantic flight, had changed clothes since leaving Illustra. the high powered attorney was now in a sleek , tailored black pin stripped blazer with matching black slacks. her hair was down in a flawless wrap and she sat in her comfortable space, going over some documents, all the while maintaining a secure channel on her custom designed blackberry to the Greek embassy.::

:: After communicating her findings to the proper and interested authorities, Alycia had received full authorization from the federal committee investigating Mystech and its global corporate umbrella to facilitate the parterniship between greek and american government officials to capture Stavros Cassadine but Alycia planned to go further...she would arrange for their to be an "accident" one that would see the Cassadine's flagship estate DESTROYED and all inside DEAD.::

:: Alycia had contacts with various black ops agencies overseas and the would shadow greek law enforcement in this bloody and violent raid that she had mentioned.::

This will teach HER. that lying, hypocritical, self serving BITCH!

:: Alycia continued to glare at her plasma screen lap top as she received private information about the location and layout of the Cassadine compound on a secure network....and as a wicked smile crept over her beautifull face, she felt something....a presence...a VOICE in her head...her MIND?::

Alycia, this is Nicolas. I know what is going on and that you are going to Greece. I also know why. I am asking you to allow us to help you do what must be done. I will not say that I know exactly how you feel, but I will say that I have also lost a loved one to MystTech, and I want everyone involved to get what is coming to them. Let us help you, keep you safe while you do what must be done. I am not willing to simply allow you to be at risk if I can help. You are too important to the Six, and to me.

:: Alycia looked up...she felt and HEARD the voice and presence of Nicolas...a TELEPATH! she remembered when they first interacted that was what his mutant power was....she ALSO remembered that he vowed with an almost "holier than thou" tone that he'd NEVER violate the privacy of another person's mind. :mad: and yet...here he was. not only had he somehow FOLLOWED HER, but now he was in her mind!::

:: First Haleigh....then Nicolas. The former DA slammed her laptop shut and pushed her tray aside as she STOOD UP, looking extremely angry. she turned around...looking around furiously and then spotted him. Alycia knew of his alter ego. She had read Sharon's files on Nicolas as well as his father and knew of his extensive, impressive background in the realm of Biophysics. It was one of the many reasons why MysTech had wanted him in the first place...to helm projects in the now destroyed Citadle.::

:: the sleek, svelt attorney strode down the main aisle, making a beeline for Nicolas and the look on her face said it all. she shoved another passenger coming down the aisle out of her way as she slipped into the seat next to Nicolas and grabbed his harm...digging her nails into his arm to get his attention.::

How DARE YOU!

:: the lawyer leaned in as she hissed with contempt::

how DARE you enter my mind. YOU who declared you would never violate the privacy of another human being's thoughts. Who put you up to this? that walking kitchen appliance, Haleigh? Is this your way of trying to STOP me from doing what shouldve been done AGES AGO?

:: Alycia was indignant with Dr. King.::

In case you havent been keeping score, Nicolas...It's the Cassadine's banquet and people like your father and Sharon Kelly have been the main course. It's time for THEM to see what it's like to be on the receiving end and if Haleigh is too stupid...too WEAK...then I will do it myself.

:: looking at him as she narrowed her eyes.::

I may only be human...but my legal and corporate "powers" make me JUST as deadly a foe to cross as any witch, mutant or metahuman.

[Jill Monroe]

<< nodding to Vivica>>

No, problem. It just didnt make sense for us to appear in costumes at this point and draw unnecessary attention to ourselves. there are some people around the world that are well connected and possess the information to know of us whether we want to believe it or not and they may also know of Alycia's connections to some of us. If WE are here....they may discover SHE is here...no matter how carefull or insulated she is.

I lost Sharon...I won't lose Alycia....especially due to some sloppy mistake on our part.


<< Spellbinder walked along, she too enjoyed the scenery before her. Having traveled the world as a supermodel AND serving on the London based team "Valiant" years before "The Six" was formed, she knew better than most that "NYC" was overrated.>>

<< as Persephone remarked that she spoke greek fluently, Morgan realized that they had a unique situation...here with them was THE goddess that most people only assumed to exist in mythology and stories of greek antiquity. Persephone had also traveled another alternate earth with Spellbinder's own cross time alternate. The woman no doubt had a wealth of experience the world over.>>

<< Haleigh was rather short with Persephone and as Guardian spoke and Persephone admonished out loud that Haleigh needed to watch her mouth, Morgan interrupted>>

Persephone, if we have time, I want you to show me the Isle of Aerie, one of the focal points of some of the most ancient and powerfull manifestations of witchcraft on earth....surrounded by the "blackest" and most stormy seas. It is....one of the most important places on earth in magickal circles....Hecate bonded with Cerci and from Aerie, she unleashed a reign of terror on the coastline of Greece that has been documented in history and myth books for centuries.. [the bestiamorphs, the power of the red moon]...during Hecate's time on the isle, every man feared that ANY woman he saw could be HER!
one of the most bloody "battle of the sexes" there was.


<< Morgan knew that Persephone would be familiar with Hecate. It had been suggested that Morgan herself was a descendant of Hecate's bloodline...and Hecate, being the goddess of witch craft was the PERFECT choice for an ancestral matriarch....and Morgan FELT something in the air...there was a rich sense of ancient magickal energy that flowed through the air out here.>>


<< getting her mind back on her business, she turned to Alison.>>

I personally dont care what happens to Stavros or his livelyhood. My only concern is to make sure ALYCIA achieves her goal.

<<sigh>>

I understand that Haleigh has a personal stake in this and she has the right to save her sister...but i feel that if she had come clean to Alycia sooner...or went to Alison ...they couldve come up with a plan BEFORE it got to this point...hindsight is always 20/20 i suppose...


Now, we're going to have to struggle to keep it together...i swear...if i see Stavros, i may just teleport him and his entire clan to LIMBO and be done with it. He made his money on the BLOOD OF INNOCENTS....he KNEW full well what Mystech was about and CAPITALIZED off of it.

[Rampage]

Nicolas smiled as he saw Alycia get up and look for him. He allowed her to find him and waited for the expected response. He got it as she angrily walked to the seat accompanying him and tickled his arm to get his attention. He allowed her the indignant tirade as he masked the anger of her conversation from prying eyes and ears. Instead the others around them would hear the niceties associated with very good friends. He turned to her and smiled. He spoke loudly enough for others around them to hear.

"Hello Ali, darling. It has been SO long. I have missed you. I am sorry its been a while since I've called, but we will have the Greek island to help us catch up, yes?"

Meanwhile, he spoke the real situation directly to her mind.

You have misjudged me, Alycia. I have only used your mind to speak to you discreetly and to find you out of concern for your safety. In case you haven't realized, Erika is out there. She was willing to kill me and capable of nearly severing my hand. I would not and have not violated your thoughts. I only sought to find you by your familiar mind signature. The rest of the story I filled in from the others and the pilot's mind was more than happy to let me know exactly what type of flight we are on. As for Haleigh, I am not here for HER, I am here to look out for you. Whether you like it or not. I know what MysTech has done to both of us, and I am more than happy for them to get theirs. But I do not want to lose you in the process. So, now you've got me in your corner and on your tail. get used to it and let's enjoy the flight, Ok?
Oh, and get as angry as you want, I PROMISE no one will notice.


Nicolas smiled at Alycia again and settled into his chair.

[MorningStar]

[ Alison emerged from her slumber and entered the room where they all were gathered. Delilah just nodded at her thanks, which were of course unnecessary.

She waited a little impatiently while Morgan spoke to Blaze. The sooner they left, the better. Despite Morgan’s faith in Alycia’s abilities, Delilah wasn’t so sure in her current state of mind that she would be okay. Persephone walked over to her, making an apology to Haleigh. Delilah tentatively put a hand on the goddess’ shoulder, removing it after a second. She felt for the predicament Persephone found herself in, between Haleigh and Ava, her life or someone else’s. But at the same time she wondered if she would actually be able to ask Haleigh to let her sister be killed – if she would be able to help the others do it. She wanted to trust in Alison and the Siege Perilous was a mysterious artifact…but still. Delilah herself had no siblings – excepting of course Morgan and Alison, though she imagined it wasn’t the same – and had always wanted them. She couldn’t imagine being forced to watch one of them die, no matter how “bad” they had turned out to be. It seemed everyone else on the team had faced such a dilemma though. An unfortunate corollary to their line of work, she guessed.

When Morgan was ready they all were transported by stepping disc to Greece. She found herself magically changed into a Mediterranean-inspired but still comfortable dress (http://feromono.com/Galerias/albums/Charlize_Theron/charlize_theron_foto_061.sized.jpg). She would have to talk to Morgan about making that trick a more regular occurrence – her clothing bill could be drastically cut.

Delilah wrinkled her nose as they arrived at the outskirts of town. She had been to the city before and found it dirty and crime-ridden. They’d be lucky if some stupid lowlife didn’t try to rob them while they were here. Wouldn’t they be surprised? She was relieved to hear Haleigh say they were moving out of town to the hills. The Greek countryside itself was beautiful – and much more to her personal liking. They weren’t here for a vacation, it was true, but if they had to be here… ]

“Once we’re at the safe house – what then? What’s the next step?”

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Turning to Spellbinder hearing her inturrupt the soon to be at fight between herself and Haleigh, Persephone was quite impressed with Spellbinder's knowledge about the Isle of Aerie and Hecate herself. Nodding her head, Persephone gave the witch a small smile. ::

"Of course. Hecate and I were close friends. She actually created both my weapons with her magick."

:: Continuing to walk down the pathway, noting that Haleigh was far ahead, Persephone knew that Spellbinder had great respect for strong woman. Not only in a magickal sense, but in mind and spirit. She was very much like Darkchilde in many ways, which made the transition into this world a little less difficult. ::

"Perhaps I can introduce you two sometime."

:: It was unclear if the goddess was referring that Hecate was alive or not. She could of very well been implying using Spell's stepping discs and traveling back in time to meet with Hecate. But she didn't further indulge on the subject. She would discuss this with her later after they finished this mission. ::

[Jessica Hamby]

Persephone's threat fell flat... if she wanted to TRY something, she'd get her ass handed to her... but until she had the spine to do so, Haleigh was less than concerned. Morgan wisely stepped in and distracted the goddess as Haleigh traipsed ahead, coming up the house and negotiating the stairs to the door step. She put her right hand on the doorknob for a second and it clicked before she turned it, raising her left hand [now equipped with a small handgun] and slipping into the villa, leaving the door ajar for those following her. She tapped into the intercom system of the house.

"This is Director Davidoff. ANY people in this house should VACATE the premises immediately, or I'll use them for target practice."

Haleigh knew ANY CI employees using the house would speak english, so she didn't bother speaking in Greek. There was silence throughout the house and Haleigh hacked into the camera feeds for each room and scanned for anyone stupid enough to try to hide.

"The house is clear everyone. Come on in."

Delilah asked what they were going to do now that they were here, and Haleigh sighed, showing slight impatience, not with Delilah, but with the answer. She also showed a hint of anxiety... and anyone could guess why. She consciously felt the gem inside her suit, and though it wasn't really, she felt like it was burning THROUGH her suit and scalding her skin. She thought about her sister... and cleared her throat before answering Delilah.

"Now we locate Stavros and Ava... we check on Alycia's flight.... and then we wait."

[Vivica Lennox]

- Vivica was relieved as they made their way to the safehouse as she strapped off her shoes and found a pair of combat boots in one of the side walls of the safe house. Those shoes were perfect for clubbing but these combat boots she could use to kick some ass and that is what Vivica needed if the time came. -

"Well it shouldn't be hard to locate them should it. I'm just confused on whether we are going to locate Starvos and Ava and protect them from Alycia, make sure Alycia doesn't get killed, let the Stavros people go.. It's all very melodramatic. Before we go in there.. We need some kind of gameplan. If we don't locate Ava and Stavros.. Because right now I am tapped into the flight systems information. I searched all the Passenger Manifests and found that the flight Alycia is on course and should be landing within the next hour.. She knows where to find Stavros.. I just don't understand why we don't just get Alycia before she gets to the Embassy..."

- She was rather confused with the situation. Vivica didn't know what was going to happen. Would Haleigh save her sister and actually use the Seige Perilous on Persephone? Would she turn on Alycia? Would Alycia survive? There were so many unanswered questions. It just didn't make sense. She could identify with Haleigh's situation. She now understood why the woman was so conflicted. She let out a nervous sigh. -

"This was all so much easier when you didn't know you were a part of The Six..."

[Erika King]

< Erika King sat in an outside cafe on the streets of Athens quiet sipping on some kind of iced drink that she wasn't even really sure what it was. The night had fallen on the city and the tourists were all out on the streets. The mere energy of the city was exciting. People dancing and walking around. Street vendors handing out samples and flowers. It was hypnotizing. For a moment, Erika almost lost her concentration as she looked at her watch. Alycia's flight had almost gotten in and Erika would have to make her move. She knew where the Cassadine Compound was and she knew that she would have to bumrush Alycia in the embassy before she sent anyone out. Erika was ready for her. Erika was ready to destroy the Six. >

"You will all soon meet your end.. every last one of you.... It wasn't my fault...."

Flashback:

< The blood was warm on her hands. She fled the scene returning to the place she had been staying in Tokyo. She charged into the bathroom and turned the shower on climbing in with all of her clothes. She had really done it. She had hurt her sister in a way that would never be reversed. Erika was in a catatonic state as the water rushed down on her body, and the water going down the drain seemed to be the faintest shade of red. She was crying incoherently. Erika had really taken a plunge. She was no longer the girl that they all once knew, the girl who had helped them in the Inferno, the girl who Ororo put so much time and effort in. She had used that knowledge to betray them all. She screamed out in pain. >

"I JUST WANTED YOU TO.. TO LOVE ME!!! OH GOD.. I JUST WANTED YOU TO LOVE ME.. MORE... MORE THAN YOU LOVED HER!!!"

< She slammed her hands back into the tiling of the shower as it shattered behind, curling up into a ball, she just kept repeating the same words to herself. >

Forgive me.. forgive me... forgive me... forgive me...

[Foxfire]

Blaze followed behind the entourage of women deciding to take the rear. She looked over her shoulder every few seconds. She was craving a Starbucks coffee right about now. Blaze felt Haleigh side step her briskly as she moved to the front. Sage - green eyes following after Haleigh who remarked rather bitchy to Persephone.


"My I should have brought the bottle of Midol on this trip."


She said to herself sarcastically as Alison explained why Haleigh was so defensive. Morgan and Persephone interacted while Delilah inquired about their mission at hand. Vivica seemed deep in thought. Blaze looked around noting it wouldn't be long before they arrived at the Safehouse Haleigh spoke of.


Haleigh located the safehouse before the others were walking inside. Blaze climbed the small steps when she felt a hand reach for her wallet she had secured in her back packet. Spinning around Blaze yanked the young man's wrist tightly. Narrowing her eyes she pulled him in closely speaking to him casually.

"Αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης για." (Stealing is a crime and in parts of Greece they cut your hand off for such a crime. ) "Δεν βρέθηκαν λέξεις." ( It would be wise for you to run along now. )


Releasing her hold of his wrist, the boy ran away from Blaze. Turning around she walked inside the safehouse. Having been a field Agent for Section One, where the Headquarters were located in Europe, Blaze had learned a few languages herself.


Closing and locking the doors behind them, Blaze moved to lean against the wall crossing her arms over her chest. Cracking her knuckles out of habit, the bone popped as she stretched out her fingertips.

Walking over to the small fishtank that sat on the mantle of the fireplace, Blaze removed her leather jacket. Rolling up her sleeve she dipped her hand into the 60 gallon tank to pull a lever at the bottom by the rocks, behind the thick log. The grill covering the fireplace lowered as a shelf was lifted. Retracing her hand while drying off her hands. She crouched down to pull out a pair of silver magnum's.

Reaching up inside the fireplace she pulled out two clips.


"So, what's the deal if that Bipolar Psycho bitch in Drag shows up?"


She remarked about Erika King slipping the clip into the butt of the gun as it clicked. Blaze had obviously been here before for she knew her way around the safehouse. Standing up she ducked one of the guns inside her ankle boot and the other in the holster she had located underneath the coffee table. Her eyes moving to each person in the room.

[Jill Monroe]

<< inside the safe house, Morgan noticed the space. something she always appreciated in living quarters.>>

<< as the others entered and Blaze shut the doors and locked them, Morgan stood with her hands on her hips as the night sky outside remained so clear and the country side was so serene.>>

it's not a question of IF...only WHEN. Alison SAID that Erika was coming for Alycia. So when Erika does show up...we KILL her.


<< Morgan took a moment to primp in a mirror, checking her hair and her outfit>>

[Foxfire]

Blaze looked up as Morgan addressed her question. She nodded, the firestarter could hear the deadly tone in her sister's voice who coldly remarked about Erika. "Ah, good times." She remarked sarcastically.

From the corner of her eye, Blaze could see Morgan primping in the mirror. Walking over to Morgan, Blaze stood behind her sister coming to just above her shoulder blade. "Do we look good?" She laughed at her sister playfully, "You could be dying and instead of healing yourself you would be checking on your hair."

Her smile faded when she thought more about Erika King. She wondered what made the woman flip her switch. Especially after Cameron argued in her defense against Alison and Morgan on more than one occasion.

Lowering her tone, Blaze turned to look at Morgan directly. "After this is over with...do you think Alycia will ever truly recover from the psychological damage?" She asked softly, careful not to offend Haleigh. Blaze was only concerned for the former DA.

[Harbinger]

:: stepping inside the safehouse which was dimly lit, Alison looked around a bit. As Foxfire and Morgan spoke, Alison commented.::

Erika may think she can escape my precognition, but she can't. She has designs on Alycia. She's ALREADY in Greece...waiting. She's using this situation to try to strike at the Six.....clearly she didnt learn anything about ORGINALITY during her time in Limbo.


:: Alison knew that the ULTIMATE punishment for Erika would come at the hands of Ororo, but she would make SURE that she raked her "dear sister" across the coals a good 4 or 5 times before that happened.::

Now that we're here...we have a base of operations. Morgan will be able to move us anywhere we have to go faster than the speed of thought and with Rampage shadowing Alycia, who HAS found him out by the way....it makes our problem a little less complicated.

:: Alison knew Haleigh was focued on Ava. She stilll didnt seem to understand what was going on....the only way she could save Ava was to give her a choice, either DEATH from Alycia's revenge...or to pass through the Seige Perilous to give her a new chance at life...Recall spoke, and for a woman who was supposed to be highly analytical, she seemed to be more CLUELESS than anything else. She had always "TOLERATED" her for the sake of Cameron...but with her comments about Illustra and Alycia tonight, the seer was growing tired of her already.::

Stavros will survive the onslaught Alycia has planned only because he has made an ART of escaping death, but he will NOT escape too far....because we won't LET HIM. We will drag him back to america where he and all his accomplices will be exposed and dealt with accordingly. Alycia has secured extridition rights from BOTH sides of the atlantic for him...the key is to keep his men from killing her as well as dealing with Erika. We will split up for this task.

::however, Alison made no mention of stopping the violent, bloody raid that Alycia had planned on the Cassadine compound.::

[Jill Monroe]

<< Morgan looked in the mirror and saw Blaze peeking up behind her shoulder. She was her sister and all...but she didnt need ANYONE in her air when she was doing one of her hair checks.>>

Well...I know I look good dear, but we may have to work on you a bit.

<< Spellbinder deadpanned in the way only she could.>>

It's been a while since I've been to greece, and if I'm recognized I want to make sure I'm well put together.


<< as she haughtily continued to primp, Blaze asked about Alycia, and Morgan paused for a moment.>>

I...don't know. That would be something my MOTHER would have to determine, but I know that I will not let her be hurt or killed tonight...by Stavros, his men OR Erika...SOMEBODY will die, that much is clear but it WONT be Alycia.

As far as i'm concerned...Stavros and his entire family can burn in hell...and I'll light the damn match for them.

Meanwhile, stay out of Haleigh's way okay? I dont want to have to throw her through a window for hitting you again if you provoke her.

<< violence seemed to come easy to Morgan...and her choosing to wear the inferno costume full time was a definate sign of that.>>

just be ready to move when its time to move.

[Foxfire]

Blaze was caught off guard by her sister's comical comment making her giggle with a laugh. "Yeah yeah, maybe when we return home you can give me a full scale make over." She teased back knowing Morgan would jump at the chance of turning her tomboy sister into an elegant business woman.

Alison's bewitching tone caught Blaze's attention, who had forgotten the Seer was present. Her words foreshadowing what was destined to be, even Blaze could hear the seriousness in Guardian's tone.

Morgan discussed Stavros and even Alycia with almost an analytical point of view. Blaze locked eyes with Morgan who asked she stay away from Haleigh.

"I didn't plan on being around her, only if I need to work with her. But, I have no desire to speak with her."

Guardian insisted the team split up into groups. And Morgan was already insuring of Blaze's protection against Black Widow. "Its all right Morgan...I had it coming." She spoke up at the last second. "Haleigh did what she felt necessarily, we all do and we all make mistakes." Blaze wondered if she would be grouped with Haleigh or if they would be separated.

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia was ready to smack Nicolas for his cavalier attitude.::

get this straight...i didnt ask for you to follow me. NOR do i appreciate your patronizing me. I suggest you stay out of my head...and leave me ALONE or else...you'll find out just why I have the reputation I do.

:: slapping Nicolas' arm hard, Alycia abruptly stands up and storms down the aisle back to her seat. thinking VERY vulgar thoughts in case Nicolas was rude and foolish enough to pry.::

:: the former DA slipped back into her seat and opened her secure laptop...resuming communication with covert agents already closing in on the cassadine compound, leaving last minute instructions.::


arriving at the airport in athens

:: Alycia exits the plane, carefully moving to make SURE that the throng of people from the plane and in the airport seperates her from Nicolas.::

that arrogant oaf. i dont want to see him ANYtime soon.

::Alycia made her way through the airport. traveling light, she was able to bypass baggage claim and make her way to a private limo waiting for her in a circle drive.::

To the embassy please.

:: flashing her federal badge, the attendant quickly helps her inside the limo and shuts the door and off they go.::

[Erika King]

< Erika laughed to herself as Alycia got into the Limosuine she thought would take her to the American Embassy when in reality, Erika had killed the original driver moments ago and he was driving with her in the passenger seat in the front. As Erika drove on into the night, she revelled in the fact that Alycia would not be going anywhere else for an extremely long time. Working her magick, Erika spoke to Alycia in a voice that sounded eerily relative of Ava Cassidine. >

"To the American Embassy.. Right away. And.. Enjoy your stay in Greece..."

< Within an instant the doors locked and the Limo began to drive even faster down the winding road with no stop signs, other cars or anything in it's path. She was taking them to the dock where Stavros got on the boat to his private island. She was taking her so close to Ava and killing her before she got her justice. It was hysterical. >

"Even if they stop me now.. Alycia will be dead and they will have that on their hands..."

< She had seen Nicholas arrive at the airport as well and before Alycia had entered the Limo, Erika had placed a Mental Null Spell around the vehicle, preventing anyone from communicating to or from the Limo with their minds, which would leave Nicholas lost and Alycia not able to do anything. >

[Alycia Barnett]

:: sitting in the back, Alycia crossed her long legs and examined her finely manicured nails as the limo began to pull off. as the driver's voice spoke over the intercom, Alycia looked up sharply...::

that VOICE!

:: she looked as the doors locked and the limo began to speed up.::

Driver!

:: she scrambled to front end of the cab and began to bang on the window.::

DRIVER STOP! What the HELL do you think you're doing!?

:: the limo lurched forward as it accelerated and Alycia fell back, tumbling back to her original seat.::

........Oh that's IT!

:: she hurridly opened her purse and pulled out her 9 mm glock. unaware of just who was in the front end, Alycia crawled back up to the window. this was SO MUCH like the scene the night Master Mold attacked Sharon Kelly and herself! limo, problem, gun drawn....::

you pull this damn limo over RIGHT NOW! I'm a federal agent and I have the power of the U.S. government behind me. I'll BURY you for this you bastard!

:: Alycia bellowed with anger. and as the driver seemed to ignore her, Alycia took aim...and opened fire shooting for the driver's shoulder.::

[Rampage]

Nicolas also noticed the car that Alycia got into. He also noticed the psi screen from the driver and the Null Field around the car. He did have his TK, however, and as the limousine sped off, he stepped into his own limousine. As his car sped away towards the embassy, he Castled Alycia with himself, so that he was in the speeding vehicle and she was headed towards the embassy as directed. He noticed that she had actually opened the door to the front of the car, so he had to think fast.

Nicolas decided Erika needed to have an accident. So he ignited the gas tank, causing a catastrophic explosion of the car as it sped down the road. The car was completely destroyed, with debris scattered for several feet. Nicolas teleported safely away right before returning to his car, right beside Alycia. He whispered pleadingly to her.

"That was Erika trying to kill you. I have hopefully struck a blow, but I need you to let me help you. Please stay safe."

Meanwhile, he telepathically contacted Blaze via telepathy.

Blaze, Erika just tried for Alycia. I have her with me for now, butI need to know what you want me to do now. Respond ASAP please.

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh purposely said nothing during the discussion about what to do with Alycia, Stavros, and Ava. Morgan spoke on Erika and Alison filled in the plan for them on the Cassadines, notedly leaving Ava out of the equation. Alison's words about her understanding in time weighed heavily on Haleigh, who was having a harder and harder time with the idea. Mercifully, she was distracted by movement.

"Alycia's off the plane and on the move. Nicolas is stuck in the crowd... Oh no... the Limo's projected path is in the OPPOSITE direction of the embassy... something's WRONG!"

Haleigh said, calling attention to the laptop she'd set up and been tinkering on the past few minutes.

"Wait a minute.... her DNA signature's moved... its gone! No.... there it is... going in the other direction again. Nicolas... he had a hand in it."

[Erika King]

< The bullet shattered through the black glass and hit the dead driver Erika had propped in front of the window as a human shield in case the attorney had any tricks up her sleeve. She slowly rolled the remains of the window back and Alycia saw none other than Ava Cassadine who cracked an evil smile. >

"Miss Barnett, so we meet again.. You know there are laws and in Greece it is STILL illegal to be in the car without your SEATBELT!"

< With the flick of her hand, glowing black energy orbs hit Alycia and threw her back into her seat, restricting her body in the way a seatbelt would. Erika laughed as she continued on driving even more recklessly, Alycia noticing the coastline as they continued on. >

"Sorry Alycia, but this time your wits will do you no GOOD this time.. If you want to take out the Cassadine family, then you will DEAL with all of us, and once my sister gets here we can take care of you the way it was intended all along...Now be a good passenger!"

< She looked back and noticed that now Nicholas was inside the Limo and Alycia was nowhere to be seen. She sighed as she looked at him with udder disdain and screamed out. >

"Oh JESUS CHRIST! Nicholas! I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME FOR THIS!"

< Before he could make another movement Erika unleashed a torrent of Witchfire onto his body, the fire burning him completely. The fire was magickal and wind could not put it out, only magick could. Nicholas was surely too distracted to use his own powers at the moment. She capitalized on that as the car itself set on fire due to his own telekinetic powers. Apparantely he wasn't as unfocused as she thought. She teleported out as it crashed off the cliff and into the night sky. She was now just at the coastline. >

"I will KILL THEM BOTH before this night is over!"

< She looked at the other Limo zooming ahead, no doubt with Alycia and on the way to the Embassy as she lifted her hands up and looked at the Ocean. She was one with the water and always had been. She knew she could get still catch up with the Limo. >

"You wont get off that easy..."

< Rising the waters up with her elemental power she formed what appeared to be a wave of water. As she stepped on top she began to ride the wave at great speed as it was gaining ground to the Limo. She would catch up to the woman soon enough. She would catch up to BOTH of them soon eough. >


Edited For Nicholas' Post:

[Ava Cassadine]

Feeling the limo come to a slow hault, Ava gazed out the tinted window seeing her father's yacht being prepared at the end of the docks. As the driver rounded to the trunk of the limo to unload their luggage, Ava looked to her father who kept his eyes focused in the other direction.

"Ready?"

Her voice softer and less stern than usual, Ava knew that deep down this was hurting her father. Although she knew he would never admit to it or show it.

Stavros: "To leave my life? No. But what's done is done."

With that Stavros opened the limo door, not bothering to wait for his driver to open it for him. Letting out a low sigh, like her father, Ava hated to run from ANY situation, let alone a situation that involved her robotic half sister and her posse of friends. But in these circumstances (with the amount of media coverage about the American Senetor, Sharon Kelly), it was wiser to lay low than to be full of pride.

Opening her black clutch purse, Ava pulled out a small 19 mm Glock before snapping the bag shut. Pulling the lever to the limo door, she pushed it open before stepping out of the vehicle. Dressed in a simple suit (http://www2.victoriassecret.com/images/prodlgvw/V235959.jpg), Ava drapped the matching black blaze over her forearm as she met up with her father. The weather seemed to mirror the tense situation as the winds began to pick up, whipped Ava's long brunette locks behind her shoulders. Her eyes scanned the docks, watching her father's men load the baggage that the driver had placed on the docks, onto the yacht.

As the driver shut the trunk of the limo, Ava moved forward to his location. Lifting her gun, she shot the man at point blank range, between the eyes. As his dead body dropped to the docks, Ava lifted her hand to her cheek wiping the bits of blood that splattered onto her. Luckily none hit her white top....

"Put the body in the limo and burn it."

The man nodded before dragging the corpse around to the side door. At this point in time, she only trusted her father's men, and this driver was new. She would not risk loosing everything because he decided to tell any information to whomever paid high enough for it.

Moving back to her father's location, his face was still stern and unreadable. What he was feeling was unknown. Anxiety? Fear? Rage? It was anyone's guess. Either way, all they could do was wait until the yacht was prepared for departure.

[Foxfire]

Blaze's green eyes glowed brightly as the rapport with Nicolas had been activated. She stared blankly at the wall with his strong genteel voice filling her mind. Shutting her eyes she was able to see what Nicolas saw via his telepathic powers. Blaze seemed in a daze or out of it but as she watched the scene before her she gasped.

"Nicolas!"

She called out as the driver of the limo attempted to attack him. Blaze felt her skin crawl like it was on fire. Grimacing she rubbed her arms, she could feel Nicolas pain. The rapport closed as Blaze turned to look at the others.

"Its Erika, she's attacking Alycia she has intercepted her limo! Nicolas' is attempting to fight her off. He said he has secured Alycia. What course of action shall he take?"

[Alycia Barnett]

::Alycia was shocked to see who she believed to be::

AVA CASSADINE!? IMPOSSIBLE!

:: Alycia gritted her teeth as she lunged forward, intending to ATTACK the woman physically but then she was hit by black orbs of magick and hurled back to her seat in the back of the limo cab...strapped in by the seatbelts!::

NO!!

::Alycia struggled but she couldnt break free. she cursed viciously at Erika/"Ava" as the Limo flew down the coastline toward the dock::

You're not AVA.....

:: Alycia couldn't even get out that she suspected it was ERIKA before she found her self being shunted from one limo to ANOTHER?? she fell into a new seat...gasping with shock and surprise as she was now heading in ANOTHER direction, and a short time later, NICOLAS was now beside her.::

YOU!? this is your doing!?

::Alycia was winded and slightly dazed from being thrown around one limo and then moved to another one so fast....she felt light headed as she sunk into the seat...too dizzy to protest him any further as he pleaded with her to let him keep her safe...::

Morgan.....Alison...

::memories of the night Master Mold attacked her came flooding back....Sharon pressing the panic button for the Six to come and help them....but Alycia was so disoriented she couldnt move. thankfull (though she didnt realize it) Nicolas had alread sent a distress call. a wave of water SLAMS into the limo and sends it crashing into a median, the impact jarrs Alycia and knocks her out cold as she flies forward and hits her head on the interior of the cab.::

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah was happy to reach the safe house. But she hated waiting.

Luckily, she didn't have to wait long.

Haleigh and Blaze raised the alarm - it was starting to go down. Erika had clearly followed Alycia...or Nicolas...or both. They should have anticipated that move on Erika's part, but there was no time for analyzing their actions now. They had to get to Alycia. ]

"Morgan, can you get us to Alycia and Nicolas pronto?"

[Harbinger]

:: Guardian BLINKED out of the safehouse IMMEDIATELY, leaving Morgan to teleport the others. She was going to get there FIRST and make SURE Erika knew what time it was. ::

::arriving at the scene, the wave that Erika was riding on STOPS suddenly and violently as it is "TRUE FREEZED" becoming nothing more than an "ice wave" before it EXPLODES underneath Erika.::

:: Guardian stands with her hands extened between the limo and Erika::

think again, Erika. It is YOU who will die today.

:: Guardian gestures ala Prue and a rushing chiming sound is heard as she TK's Erika violently away. downward and slamming into the rocks along the ocean's edge::

take your place, under the rocks like the OTHER creatures that crawl on their belly.

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder turned as Haleigh spoke and then Blaze alerted them. Guardian immediately blinked out and it was clear what needed to happen.>>


I got it, Delilah. I'll take us right into the center of things.

<< lifting her hands, a chime sounds off, thunder crashes and the group is WHISKED with the speed of thought to the site of the battle. Morgan rushes out of the disc, FLYING to get the air advantage while the others can come out on the road to get to the limo...to Alycia and Nicolas and cover/protect them.>>

<< there were now at the battle site and the limo was wrecked. Guardian had slammed Erika down to the rocky shores below and now was Morgan's chance >>

I'm getting Alycia now before ANYTHING ELSE.


<< swooping down, Morgan RIPS the door off, and gets inside....to find a battered and unconscious Alycia.>>

Alycia...i KNOW you wont like this honey, but i've GOT to get you out of here....back to Haleigh's safe house. Let US rumble with Erika and we'll make SURE you get to rumble with Stavros.

<< though Alycia was unconscious, Morgan was just GLAD she got there before it was too late this time. she teleports Alycia to the safehouse, the woman is safely and gently teleported onto a bed and left there under the protection of Clandestine Security>>

Alycia is out. Now...let's KILL ERIKA!

<< Spellbinder takes to the air while the rest of the six cover the area.>>

[Rampage]

Nicolas teleported out of his outerwear, leaving them to be consomed by the witchfire. He still had some fire burning other parts of his body (mostly his face and hands), so he was forced to telekinetically shave away the outermost layer of skin that was on fire, sending the burning pieces away from them. He saw that Alycia had grown faint, so he reached out to her as he saw the water coming to crash upon them. Alycia was thrown forward beyond his reach and knocked out cold. He reached out, grabbing her up and doing a quick scan as he erected a TK bubble to keep her safe from the remaining torrent. Her vitals were good overall, though she would have a headache later.

He teleported out of the car again, bloodied but healing, and angrily turned to face Erika, only to find that the cavalry had FINALLY come. Alison delivered a devastating TK attack and Morgan retrieved Alycia from his bubble, sending her away. He now focused on doing exactly what the witch said, focusing past the pain on his hace and hands. He reached out and delivered a wave of psychic force down on top of Erika with the weight of several tons. As he delivered the blow, he fell from the height at which he was levitating, crashing into the pavement below.

[Erika King]

< Erika thudded into the rocks hard as slid slowly to the ground. She got up her body shaking with rage as her healing powers began to kick in, a power than many of the Six seemed to forget that she had. It was how she had been surviving their attacks thus far, but Erika was far done with the rest of the Six. She now had the woman she wanted right in front of her. She rose to her feet (much like the way the Source on Charmed did.) and faced her sister as she seemed to be almost completely healed. Laughing at her sister she knew that Alison would be adept to fight any surprise attack as a Seer would. >

"WELL.. Maybe Alison.. The one thing you do seem to be good at is having the people around you die.. I mean..."

< Erika glamoured into Morgan, then Cameron, then Malice and then Haleigh, and then Kelly King, all in a repeated and quick fashion as she spoke. She wanted to get Alison where it hurt. >

"I mean you couldn't save Morgan.. you DEFINITELY couldn't save your brother.. in fact Malice nearly had her way with you, and then Haleigh when Morgan attacked the group and you couldn't save Cameron and I from our mother, a woman whom I have grown to admire, if only for the fact that she despised YOU more than maybe except Cameron..."

< She walked closer to her sister as she was now so close to her face she was whispering. >

"In fact, you won't be able to save Alycia, if I have my way..."

< Erika seized all the water that was circulating in Alison's body and she began to rapidly dry it up, drying up every bit of moisture in her body as well as the air around her, making it extremely hard to breathe and even function her brain as she was taking in no oxygen as well. >

"In my days in Limbo I learned a little something that all Water Elementals learn after a period of time.. Something you might be familiar with.. WISH CRAFT? I learned it from a friend of mine who lived in the city.. And when I get Alycia to admit her deepest desire... to kill the Cassadine Clan, not only with they BOTH die but Alycia as well and when I absorb THAT's girls soul.. her energy, NOTHING will be able to stop me, Alison, not any of your lackeys..."

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar and the others were transported via stepping disc to the battleground between Erika and Alycia and Nicolas. Morgan had ensured Alycia's safety, which was Delilah's first priority. And now it was time to put the bitch in her place.

Her eyes narrowed as Morgan raised her battle cry. She began to run towards the cliff and - reaching light speed - jumped off of it, landing at the bottom near to Alison and Erika. ]

"Hey, you scumsucking trash whore! Let's see how you deal with someone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty."

[ MorningStar absorbed the sounds of the crashing waves of the Grecian coastline, channelling it through her body. She rushed Erika and delivered a punch to her jaw backed up with a powerful sonic boom. ]

"I have wanted to do that for SO long."

[Foxfire]

Before anyone could react, Guardian blinked out and Morgan teleported the team in the speed of light it seemed. Blaze was woozy and slow to react due to her heighten senses. She overheard Guardian challenging her sibling and Morgan moving to Alycia.

Foxfire looked up just in time to see Nicolas collapse to the pavement. She sprinted full forward toward him. Wrapping her arms underneath his arms, Blaze pulled him to a safer range. She noted the burns and the smell of burned clothing.

"Nicolas!"

She called out placing her hand to his smooth ebony cheek. Retracing any burns the fire had caused on him. Fox's eyes glowing a yellow tint while her healing factor restored his health due to any wounds from the fire.

"Can you hear me?"

She asked, her eyes looking up to see Delilah now attempting to confront Erika as well. Blaze looked around at the others before her yellow eyes checked over Nicolas' wounds. Any burns he had suffered would be gone and any smoke inhalation he may have suffered had vanished.

[Erika King]

Erika heard Delilah from behind as she felt the punch sting through her entire body as if it had a different pulse than her entire body. It was hard to explain but the only way Erika could vocalize it was that it hurt like a bitch as she fell to the ground, now hit by the force of Nicholas force attack. Jesus. Six on One. They must have really wanted her dead. But no worries, all the time they were spending with her was more time that the Cassadine's had to escape and Alycia not to be able to get her revenge and Persephone not able to get her new identity. It would hurt the Six either way. She took a moment to get to her feet before changing her mind and dispersing her body into a pool of water. She was able to move faster this way and be more deadly as she rushed under Delilah causing her to slip and fall on the ground. As Erika reformed she captured Delilah in another pillar of water, not allowing her to move. The water was near freezing temperature and Erika reached her hands to the sky as she chanted.

"Inflanium Melacosis!"

And with that a bolt of lightning was hurtled from the sky and down on the pillar of water, sending electricity thoughout her body, if she couldn't get out soon, the shock would most surely kill her. She turned her attention back on to Alison with her words dripping like venom as they spilled out.

"You think the Six is so mighty... I wasn't good enough for you people! Even CAMERON was good enough for you Alison! And he is just a MUTANT! A MUTANT! I don't get it, why choose him over me! I never got his reasoning either..."

She charged at Alison full speed and in the middle of the air she dispersed her self into thousands of drops of water with razor sharp edges that were barely visible. It appeared that she had teleported as the jagged water drops bombarded Alison's face and body cutting her all over as she reformed behind her.

"He always loved you MORE Alison! I didn't get it! I didn't get it.. Until I got a visit.. a Visit from Malice!"

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder had the air advantage. she saw Nicolas fall, but Foxfire went to his aid, freeing HER to do what she wanted to do more than anything...NAIL Erika. With Delilah and Alison having engaged her, she knew that the sorceress would resort to cheap, tawdry tactics to hold her own. It wouldnt save her.>>

<< a chime sounds off as winds rush and Morgan swoops down, and twists in the air. her arms extened and her hands together, a halo of violet energy forms around her clasped hands. the halo grows to basketball size.>>


<< the din of the crashing waves masks Spellbinder's descent as she takes perfect aim.>>

GET AWAY FROM THEM!

<<ZARK!!!>>

<< Spellbinder unleashes a massive eldritch bolt. the broad beamed blast charges MADLY for Erika to slam into her CHEST dead center and spread over her chest, face and stomach area...irradiating her with dark magick and bashing her with the force of an oncoming train>>

<< Morgan swoops down and TELEPORTS Delilah via DISC back up to the roadway overloaking the ocean...BREAKING the link between her and the electrical charge and removing her from the water. Alison is also removed from Erika's reach, but as FAST as they are whisked away, Morgan LANDS right infront of Erika and snatches her up by the throat and PUNCHES HER dead in the mouth with the FULL FORCE of her Class 75 super strength, the punch would be enough to SNAP HER NECK and knock ALL her teeth out to say the least.>>

I'll break EVERY BONE IN YOUR BODY!

<< Morgan begins to BEAT Erika with the full force of her super strength.>>

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar was engrossed in the satisfying feeling of belting Erika one when she suddenly found herself with walls of water on all sides of her. The freezing water was lowering her body temperature dangerously. She was slipping into unconciousness...unable to move, fight, breathe...

Her body was then wracked with electric shocks as the lightning hit her, bringing her conscious again. Excruciating pain moved through her body in waves, never letting up. She had to do something quickly or she would be fried to death.

The water amplified the shock power of the lightning. With everything she had, MorningStar tried to pull what light energy she could into herself but it was no use. She screamed in pain...

Suddenly Delilah found herself back up on the roadway. She fell to the ground, dazed. It could only have been one of Morgan's stepping discs that had saved her. But what of Morgan and Alison? ]

[Erika King]

< Out of the corner of her eye she spots Morgan flying around like faerie that Morgan so loved to call Erika. She was on the move and coming for Erika. She heard Morgan's battle cry as she stops all that she is doing to face the queen of bitchcraft herself. She hears the sound of the bolt coming straight for her and though she tries to escape the blast, she is not fast enough as the blast hits her dead in the stomach knocking her back more than a few feet. The blast filled her with dark magick and though before she would have repelled it, Erika revelled into the magick, letting it fill her. She would not last with the full force of the Six fighting her. She needed to get them one on one, a chance she didn't have right now. >

"That platinum blonde bitch!"

< Looking up, Morgan had teleported the two women away but soon appeared in front of her again as she was about to deliver a crushing onto Erika, but Erika was smart enough to know that Morgan would mop the floor with her when it came to delivering physical blows. She went into her water form as Morgan punched her the first time. Morgan used too much force in the blow and flew THROUGH Erika herself. Erika took this as a cue to get out, but not without what she wanted first. >

"This ISN'T Over! By a Long Shot!"

< Erika flamed out but not before spreading the flames upon Morgan's hair setting it on fire. Her voice could still be heard. >

"Alycia is NOT safe in that safehouse! Somebody BETTER go back for her.. or Security might become compromised..."

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Everything happened so fast. Blaze announcing Alycia was in danger, Alison disappearing, and everyone appearing at the crash sight where Erika destoryed Alycia's limo. Immediately Spellbinder went to Alycia's aid, transporting her from the wreckage and back to the safehouse. She knew everyone could handle Erika easily, but what she didn't trust was Alycia, unconcious, and protected by Haleigh's minute men. ::

:: Disappearing in a tornado of winds, Persephone soon reappeared back in the safehouse, next to Alycia who was laying on a small bed. Blood coated the left side of her forehead and trickled down her temple and cheek. Ebony hair stuck unforgivingly to her face not giving Persephone a clear view as to where her actual wound was. ::

"You, get me a bowl of water and some towels."

:: The man quickly headed down the hall as Persephone unbuttoned her black blazer jacket and pulled it off. Tossing it aside, she gently moved her fingers under the clump of hair that was stuck to Alycia's head, and gently moved it aside. Right at that moment, the man returned with a small silver bowl full of water and a few simple white wash cloths. ::

"Thank you. Get me that first aid kit over there."

:: Taking the wash cloth, Persephone dipped it into the cool water before ringing it out. Gently dabbing the wet cloth against Alycia's forehead, the blood soaked into the towel now revealing that the cut was right above her left temple. ::

:: The man placed the open first aid kit next to Persephone before backing away and returning to his station at the door. Continuing to clean the wound, the goddess was unsure as to how long the group would be battling Erika King, therefore she would take no chances with Alycia's wound. ::

:: Re-wetting the towel, she again, gently brushed it against the wound, further cleaning the blood away. Placing the bloody towel into the bowl of water, the wound would not stop bleeding. ::

"Erika really did a number on you..."

:: Grabbing some clean gauze, Persephone placed it over the wound and gently applied some pressure on it. The blood was already soaking through... ::

"I need more gauze. You, just leave your damn post and find another first aid kit."

:: Keeping her hand on Alycia's head, Persephone's hands and bits of her forearm were stained red with the attorney's blood. If Morgan didn't return soon and heal Alycia...she could very well bleed to death despite Persephone's efforts.. ::

[Ava Cassadine]

With her arms crossed along her chest, the cold breeze was sending a slight chill throughout Ava's petite body. Both her and her father were still on the docks awaiting their yacht to be loaded and ready to go.

As she stood waiting quietly, numerous men moved past her, going on and off the yacht, making sure it was secure before they boarded. Glancing to the waters, suddenly one of her father's trusted guards caught her attention, noting his less than chipper expression.

Guard: "Η Δεσποινίς Cassadine, αναπτύσσει εκεί κάποια ασυνήθιστη δραστηριότητα κατά μήκος των περιχώρων της Αθήνας."
(Mr Cassadine, there has some unusual activity along the outskirts of Athens.)

Lowering her brows with curiosity, Ava stepped closer to both her father and the guard as he opened up a small portable video screen. The video clip shown was a blonde woman flying fiercely in the air around the water's edge by a crushed limo. A black man was shown near by as well, but the picture began to scramble out before she could tell what exactly he was doing.

"What are we looking at exactly?"

Looking up to the guard, he simply shifted his eyes back down to the screen making Ava looks down as well. A small square box zeroed in around the blonde woman's head as Greek lettering's quickly passed along the bottom of the screen. Suddenly a blue screen popped up with a picture of Morgan Victoria with all of her stats next to it.

"Morgan Victoria? The Morgan Victoria?"

Closing her eyes breifly, Ava let out a low sigh of disapproval. Morgan Victoria was a well known model throughout the world, but what Ava knew her for was something that was completely hidden from the public. She was a witch. Daughter of Christopher Victory, one of the founders of MysTech. She worked closely with Haleigh...and with her in Athen's, she knew that Haleigh and the rest of their group weren't far behind.

"I want to know where she is. If Ms Victoria is here, that mean's Haleigh is here as well....and that alone limits our time. Πηγαίνετε!! (Go!!)"

The guard nodded before turning and meeting with a group of other 'men in black'. Looking to her father, his expression almost mirrored hers.

"We need to leave. Now."

[Harbinger]

:: Back at the site of the battle, Guardian felt her body feeling sluggish, she felt dry and achey...it was ERIKA, a PASSIVE attack, strking at the water in her own body. Erika's taunts about not being able to save her brother or others fell on DEAF ears...Did she forget that Alison had ABANDONNED her own family when she was just 14? did she forget that Alison had traveled the world, ALONE...growing up as she pursued and studied the darkest magicks and gained mystical power? she'd seen things that Erika could only DREAM about.::

:: even as Alison began to succumb to the effects the dehydration was having on her body, she placed her hand to her face....a force field deflected the water strikes against her face and body and for all Erika's power, she couldnt hope to penetrate one of Guardian's forcefields.::

you were ALWAYS weak....ALWAYS ineffective. I protected you from YOUR mother..at an age when i SHOULD'VE been able to just be the little girl that i was...you've ALWAYS been WEAK.

You....think you're something special because you've taken and PERVERTED the teachings of Ororo? You think your time in Limbo has made you something impressive? all its done...is EXACERBATE just how WEAK AND FRAGILE YOU ARE!



::Erika may be attacking Alison's body with the passive internal attack but she couldnt STOP Alison's precognition and the Seer was STILL able to protect herself from the water onslaught. and by then MorningStar joined the battle and Alison fell back...breathing heavily as she warped the temporal field around her body to speed up its recovery. she couldnt completely rehydrate herself right NOW but it was a start.::

:: Erika spoke of Cameron AGAIN, revealing her insecure, CRAZY jealous insanity....and something else...about MALICE?! What did Erika have to do with Malice?::


Delilah!!

:: the woman was being electrocuted! Alison extened her gloved hand, preparing to TELEBLINK MorningStar away from the circuit but then Spellbinder made the scene, blasting Erika and teleporting them BOTH back up to the roadside near Nicolas and Blaze.::

::Erika's attack on Alison was a smart one. she KNEW that Erika realized she couldnt beat her in a mystical fire fight, so she lead off with something unexpected....and it gave her a temporary advantage, but that would be the LAST time Erika would enjoy such a move in this or ANY battle.::

:: standing up...still trembling a bit, she looked at Delilah and noticing that Persephone was gone.::

That woman...she's INSANE. Nothing she says...means ANYTHING to me...except her preoccuption with rejection..by Cameron. She said she received a visit ...from MALICE.

Alycia. She wants to use "wishcraft" only Alycia. its something only WATER ELEMENTALS possess, allowing them to grant the hearts desire of their victim...but with each wish, the victim becomes more and more corrupt to the core, until they die, and the water elemental steals their soul. Persephone has returned to the safe house to keep Alycia as safe as she can....and Erika has just escaped Morgan's physical assault. We need to get back as well.

[Jill Monroe]

<< Her punch SHOULD have smashed Erika's face utterly, but to Spellbinder's true surprse, Erika prooved to be far more adaptable than she thought. the woman transformed into a water form and the force of spellbinder's punch sent the sorceress FALLING through the water form with a spalsh and landing on her hands and knees onto the rock.>>

WHAT!? DAMMIT!

<< Morgan turned to look back, gritting her teeth as she glared at Erika>>

You won't escape ME! I'll pull that face of yours RIGHT OFF!

<< Spellbinder IMMEDIATELY got to her feet and spun around, ready to attack Erika again but the woman FLAMED OUT and sparks from her exit connect with Morgan's hair...>>

MY HAIR!

<< Morgan SCREAMED as she flew up into the air and began to spin around "Wonder woman" style...closing herself in a funnel of wind. the winds BLAST and blow the flames out before they become a SERIOUS problem....and Morgan stops spinning as she flies down to meet the others near the wreckage of the limo.>>

that stupid cow RETREATED AGAIN. We have to get back to the safehouse!

<< still running on her adrenaline, Morgan hadnt had time to even check on Delilah, Nicolas or anyone else. she just wanted to get them ALL back so they could be there to keep alycia safe. and so, with a crash of thunder, in the twinkling of an eye, a stepping disc whisks Spellbinder, Rampage, Guardian, Black Widow and MorningStar BACK to Haleigh's CI safe house.>>

<< she finds Persephone, tending to a badly bleeding Alycia.>>

Persephone! you came back? thank the goddess you were here.

<< she rushed over to Alycia's side....kneeling down, she could see the goddess had done her best to correct the wound. quick thinking and sound move, Now it was Morgan's turn. she waved her hand over Alycia's forehead, a chime sounded off as a sparkling trail of white sparkling shardes flowed after that hand and slowly fell over the wound...closing it up and stopping the healing.>>

Erika escaped..AGAIN.

<< Morgan said flatly.>>

please provide Alycia with fresh air around her...to help her wake up easily.

<< turning and walking over to Nicolas, Alison Delilah...>>

are you OKAY!?

Everything happened SO FAST...I tried to do everything I could....

<< Morgan seemed worked up...she was UPSET that she didnt get to kill Erika more than anything, but she saw what had happened to Alison, Nicolas and Delilah as well... she didnt even seem to notice now that her own hair had been signed a bit...>>

let me heal you if you need it

[Jessica Hamby]

Morgan acted quickly, teleporting them all to the battle scene, and got Alycia back to the safehouse. Persephone went back to make sure Alycia would be safe, and the rest of the team engaged Erika. But Haleigh hung back, lurking around the shadows created by the bay rocks quietly. The rest of the Six were busy fighting Erika, and what Haleigh was up to was anyone's guess. She had sensed something.... and she was going to check it out, having full confidence that Erika was being properly handled but still throwing a cautious glance over her shoulder every now and then.

The battle was over in a flash and Spellbinder teleported everyone, including Haleigh, back to the safehouse after Erika AGAIN slipped away. Haleigh stood at the foot of the bed, observing Morgan and Persephone tend to Alycia.

"Is she okay?"

She asked gently, looking on. Despite the standoff her and Alycia were locked in, Haleigh had no hard feelings... she realized what Alycia was trying to accomplish and knew that she herself had been on that same warpath six years ago. It was a shame they had to lock horns... but Alycia had her goals and Haleigh had hers... and this time, they just didnt completely match up.

"Yes... its seems the one thing Erika IS good at.... is running away. Unfortunately... I've got some bad news."

She said, dropping some kind of small equipment on the bed at Alycia's feet. On further inspection, it could be seen to be a surveillance camera, with ripped and mangled wires trailing a couple of feet out of it. More importantly, though, was the logo that could be seen on it as Haleigh flipped it over.

"It was transmitting feed... I'm tracing it now but it may take a few minutes.. it seems they were careful, bouncing the feed off every damn satellite in ORBIT... but we should ASSUME that the Cassadines know we are here. I'm going to try to get a fix on the transmission RECEIVER... so we can find out WHERE they last were."

[Jill Monroe]

<< turning back to Haleigh who was at the foot of the bed, Morgan spoke.>>

Alycia is fine overall. She had quite a nasty bump but Persephone kept the bleeding in check long enough so that no permanent damage was suffered. She's been healed now and is resting.

<< Looking around the room, Morgan was still a bit flustered.>>

We have to DO something about her!

<< walking back and forth with her fist clenched..>>

we have to KILL HER!

I don't care what her link to Malice is...I don't care about any secrets she has....I want her DEAD!


<< she fumed for a moment before Haleigh mentioned a transmitter and satellite feeds. The Cassadines were VERY resourcesfull when it came to covering their tracks.>>


Alison said something earlier, about Alycia having laid the foundations for a raid of the cassadine estate. If all those plans are intact...perhaps Alison could "see" where they are now, OR maybe i could find them with a scrying pool and then Nicolas could telepathically GUIDE the federal agents or whoever to them no matter WHERE they are.

We can EASILY pull your sister out of the way before they strike while make sure Stavos has NO TIME to get away. Alison said that WE would be the ones that prevented him from escaping...after all.

<< Morgan paused for a moment, FINALLY feeling the soreness, the irritation of her scalp and the excessive warmth of her hair....>>

that sorceress sleaze bucket....setting my hair on fire. where does she get her ideas from? an ARCHIE COMIC BOOK?

<< Morgan leered with disgust and hostility as she placed her hands over her head and ran them slowly over her scalp and through her hair, using her magick healing to repair the damage. her blonde haire sparkles with renewed radiance as she tosses her hair back like she was starring in a "Herbel Essence" commercial.>>

there. that's better.

[Harbinger]

:: sitting in a chair nearby, Guardian' had a stone faced expression as she was now drinking on a large bottle of cool Aquafina, rehydrating herself.::

No one want's her dead more than I do, Morgan. I've been sattled with her all my life and no matter what i do..she ALWAYS manages to return..like a cockroach. Her death couldnt come soon enough for me.

:: some of her blue/black hair feel forward a bit as she looked down. she was clearly DONE with HER "family ties". and her cold tone suggested that she could care less about Erika at this point::

I regret being born from Kelly King, having the siblings that i have and all the baggage they have brought with them everytime they cross my path. I left my family when i was but 14 because i already "saw" where my life needed to go and no matter how far i went...no matter what i learned, somehow I had to be revisted by the GARBAGE of my past. If

At this point, i care LESS than a little about her or her fractured psyche over the pain of rejection.

Her death will come...at ORORO'S hands and I couldnt think of a more fitting way. She perverted the teachings of Ororo, she feels that she has POWER but she has prooven what I knew all along...she was WEAK. Knowing Ororo as i do, she will come for Erika...and she will PUNISH her for what she's done. Not only has this woman threatened one of the "dark trinity", the unique time/space phenomena that Ororo is the GUARDIAN of

:: points at Morgan::

but she BETRAYED Ororo's trust, she's prooven to be the LIVING example of everything Ororo hates.....hell, we ALL hate her for being the annoying, psychotic, trainwreck that she is.


:: Nodding when it was known Alycia would be fine. She began drinking more water, Alison listens to Haleigh and Morgan.::

I can view all time threads, no matter how remote or improbable. the most CLEAR and POSSIBLE time thread has them on a yacht, preparing to leave the coastline very soon. Alycia HAS covered all her bases and the Greecian authorities are ready to decend on the compound at HER word. Morgan, magick up a scrying pool and give the visual coordinates to Nicolas. He can subtely relay them to the Greecian authorities so that they know beyond the shadow of a doubt. We will follow them sight unseen and ENSURE that Stavros doesnt escape.

Haleigh, if you're going to to do something about Ava, you need to decide it now. we cannot hold this up much longer.

I gave you the Seige Perilous because it is the most..humane solution considering the circumstances and though the gem is under my watch, even I can't determine how it works always....we've seen three different examples: Master Mold, Frost and Morgan.

What i DO know is that her destiny links with Persephone....i do not SEE her [AVA] as an individual from this moment forward...in any timeline. But i do not see her "DEATH" either...

:: turning to Persephone and Alycia.::

Alycia will be waking soon and NO LESS detered from her goal.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: With her hand pressed againt Alycia's head, Persephone turned her head to look over shoulder, finally seeing Morgan and the others arrive. Removing the bloody gauze, she stepped back allowing Morgan room to heal her. With her hand's sticky and red, she watched carefully to make sure Alycia was alright. Hearing Haleigh ask that very question, Morgan finally stated that she was healed and sleeping. Nodding her head to herself, Persephone tossed the bloody gauze into the red hued bowl of water. At Spellbinder's intructions, the goddess lifted her hands toward Alycia as fresh air began to surround her body in a clockwise motion. ::

Lowering her hands, the fresh air continued to flow around Alycia's body as Persephone made her way over to the small sink in the corner of the room. She listened carefully to what everyone was saying as she rinsed her hands off. Turning back to the group, Persephone dried her hands and forearm with a dry towel as she made her way back to the group. Tossing the towel onto the floor near the bowl, she awaited for the plan to undergo. ::

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar found herself suddenly back at the safehouse. Stepping disc: the only way to travel. She felt like she'd been hit by a train. Every muscle in her body hurt. She was recovering, but slowly. ]

"I think I am going to need...an entire bottle of aspirin."

[ She shook herself, trying to clear the cobwebs. She felt like an aspirin commercial: she didn't have time for the brain damage. Delilah looked at the device Haleigh had discovered. High tech. Expensive. She was impressed.

As Alison spoke about Ava, Delilah looked at Haleigh, searched her face. What was she feeling? ]

"Now that the Cassadines know we're here...will they come after us? Preemptive strike?"

[Rampage]

Nicolas smiled as Morgan asked how her teammates were. He was dirty and standing there in his Calvin Klein boxer briefs and she was wondering how he was?!! The thought lightened his mood for a moment.

He walked quickly to a closet and grabbed a towel, washing himself off in the sink. Feeling refreshed, he walked towards Morgan.

"I am fine in body and mind, but that suit will be missed. If you can locate some clothing for me, that would be great. Unless you prefer me like this..."

Nicolas sat down at the nearest couch and waited for them to decide how to proceed. As Morgan healed her hair and let it fall over her shoulders, he had some thought about what to do with that hair that made him glad she could not read HIS mind.

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh left the now tattered equipment in the bed. She went over to the window in the room, staring out into the country, focusing on the way the moonlight glistened on the dew blanketing the hills, and the way shadows loomed on the mountains not too far off. This was the kind of scenery she had to sacrifice to live in New York in Illustra... the kind that spoke to your soul... and people paid millions for. Alison told her she would have to make her decision... and Haleigh felt her heart sink a little. It was a curious thing... she hadn't spoken to her sister in a long while and the two hadn't been on good terms since Ava left for Greece with her dad. But unlike how Alison felt about HER sister... Haleigh still remembered when Ava was young and still cared for her on SOME level... though current troubles between them clouded that... and even more painful... was the feeling Haleigh was getting that she was letting her MOTHER down.

I'll fail her like I failed Cameron... maybe that's all I'm good at anymore.

Her back still turned to the group, a tear fell down her cheek and she wiped it away almost instantly. She tried to look at it objectively, as she used to be so good at doing... she pulled herself together with a deep breath and turned around to face the group, folding her arms across her chest... a subconscious move to protect her heart. Her tone was was so quiet it was almost inaudible, but it was strong and steady and as steely as ever, and despite the low decibel, it seemed to reverberate throughout the room.

"I'll do what needs to be done when the time comes, Alison... as I always do... But you knew that."

Haleigh looked at Persephone with a defiant expression... but didn't say anything... She didn't want the woman to start up apologizing again like they were in couples therapy or something. Delilah asked if the Cassadines might strike. Haleigh's voice raised a little in volume, but not much.

"I doubt it. They know we WERE in the Cove... they DONT know where we might go from there except AFTER THEM... and they don't know where we are NOW-- hence 'safe' house. I imagine they will hole up somewhere and wait for us... possibly try to ambush us."

Nicolas asked for clothing, and though Morgan was sure to have something to say about the state of his UNdress.... Haleigh directed him towards a linen closet out in the hall, not minding to give him the once-over [as it was something hard to resist doing]...

[MorningStar]

"I am fine in body and mind, but that suit will be missed. If you can locate some clothing for me, that would be great. Unless you prefer me like this..."


[ Delilah rolled her eyes and walked over behind the couch where Nicolas was now sitting, very sure of himself. She smacked him on the back of the head. ]

"Focus, hormone-boy."

[Vivica Lennox]

Vivica had been watching the entire ordeal unfold before her very eyes and it wasn’t until that very moment that she felt completely and utterly useless to the team. They were all so powerful and the way Morgan, Alison and Delilah were unleashing their attacks upon Erika, the more Vivica realized that she was running with the big dogs now and it was time that she started acting like the big dog herself. As they returned to the safe house, for whatever reason, Vivica felt like she needed to take some kind of action to prove that she wasn’t just the weak tit on the mama cat known as the Six. She spoke up.

“I don’t think they are coming after us. They know they have limited time and they know they need to get out before they are killed. I think they are still going to try to escape. They aren’t stupid and I personally think they are still on course for wherever they are going. We have a better chance if we let Ms. Barnett go to the Embassy. Let her get more people on their backs. It kills their time frame. If worst comes to worst, we can have Alison hold the Embassy at bay with her molecular powers while the rest of us take care of Stavros...”

[Rampage]

Nicolas feels Delilah's slap. Laughing he turns and sticks his tongue out. Meanwhile, a chair behind Delilah morphs one of its armrests into a hand and smacks Delilah on the bottom, turning back upon contact with its target.

"I'm focused now. Thanks Delilah."

Nicolas turns back around and watches the rest of the team as they plan.

[Jill Monroe]

<< folding her arms as Morgan looks upon Nicolas with a bemused expression, the sorceress enjoys a much more THOROUGH view of the mutant. finally realizing that he was in nothing but his boxer briefs and how well they fit his body.>>

hmm yes. I would certainly prefer for you to remain that way my dear.

<< she laughed softly, knowing her thoughts were well hidden from him. even as Delilah playfully reprimanded him. and he got cheeky with her.>>

well now, it would appear the tables have TURNED havent they?

<< the sorceress spoke with a rather naughty tone in her voice>>


you were enjoying YOUR view of my costume, and now I get to enjoy the view of you WITHOUT a costume and WHAT A VIEW IT IS!


<< Morgan laughs, and surprisingly so does ALISON as the two women HIGH FIVE each other. Even Haleigh had to take quick look at the handsome young mutant.>>

<< after a much needed moment of levity, Vivica suggested what Alison had spoke on earlier.>>

Making sure Alycia getting to the embassy is important. Alison had suggested earlier that we split up. some go to the Cassadines, some to the Embassy.

I think Delilah, Persephone and Guardian will go to the embassy with Alycia while Vivica, myself and Rampage will go with Haleigh to the cassadines. I want to make SURE that Stavros doesnt escape. and this way we each have a translator on our team and we each have a group teleporter if there's a need to escape. Guardian can cast a cloaking spell over your team if needed and Nicolas can monitor the thoughts of our quarry.

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia, who by now had begun to stir in her bed, groaned a bit as she squinted her face and slowly sat up, rubbing her head. ::

oh god...what the hell happened!?

:: it took her a moment to regain her bearings. she saw her black, pin stripped tailored blazer hanging neatly on a chair, and she had apparently been pulled out of harm's way, healed and allowed to rest. the air she breathed in was so fresh, so sweet she couldnt help but inhale as she closed her eyes and smiled a bit. stretching as she slipped out of bed.::

I feel much better.....but where am i?

:: she took her blazer and put it back on, putting her four inch high heeled pumps on as well. she heard Morgan and Alison's laughter.::

Morgan and Alison! they must have come to help me!

:: but before she rushed forward out of the room, she REMEMBERED...::

NICOLAS!

:: turning to look in the mirror, her beautifull face contorted in disgust as she thought of that arrogant man and his patronizing her on the plane.::


OOHHH just wait till I see him! I'll show HIM!

:: she huffed with annoyance as she buttoned and straightened her blazer and ran her fingers through her raven black locks, ensuring that her wrap was in place.::

they must ALL be here...including HALEIGH!

:: Alycia stormed out of the room and down the hall, bursting into the area where the others were and clearing her throat. She spotted VIVICA too.::

Morgan, you really should be more particular about the company you keep...

:: glaring at Vivica and Haleigh::

and as for YOU

:: she walked over to Nicolas...her first thought was to SMACK him across the face. She wasnt afraid of him, no matter how tall he was. but then she realized, HE saved her from Erika's clutches...and her beautifull, yet angry facial expression softened as she hesitated a bit.::

:: in a low tone::

thank you for rescuing me back there. I didnt expect ERIKA to be involved in this, but i guess when you're dealing with deranged piece of trash like her, anything's possible.

:: folding her arms.::

would you mind telling me why you're here? i didnt ask you to follow me and I'm here on official FEDERAL affairs.

[Rampage]

Nicolas smiled as Morgan approved of his current state of undress.

"Your wish is my command. Although I must request that you reciprocate in the near future. I'm sure you are just as cute in your undies as I am in mine."

He was surprised at her next comment. She noted his looking at her and he could almost FEEL her eyes surveying him as well. He needed no telepathy to figure out what may have come up in her head. As she joked with him, he was surprised that Alison also got in on the act. He had been too busy trying not to get killed to notice Alison before, but she was looking pretty hot herself in her outfit.

Now those two would be one hell of a love sandwich. Holding and helping...Teamwork at its very best.

Nicolas stood up when Alycia walked into the room. He stepped forward to her, fully aware by her look of anger that she might just let him have it. He watched intently as she hesitated, then THANKED him for the save.

"You're welcome. Now if you could.."

He was interrupted by Alycia's question. Talk about a one-track mind!!! He looked as she finished her statement and smirked a bit.

"We are here to make sure that you get to handle your FEDERAL business and return home safely. That is why we came."

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah was startled as the chair smacked her on the rear. She looked down her nose at Nicolas. ]

"If that had been YOUR hand, you would have lost it."

[ She listened to Morgan outline the plan, then nodded. ]

"I'm ready when everyone else is."

[ Alycia entered the room and the temperature got a few degrees colder. She was suddenly aware that Alycia had a bone to pick with most of the people in the room. Nicolas responded to her question not exactly soothingly... ]

"What Nicolas is trying to say..."

[ She gave him a pointed look. ]

"Is that we were worried about you. We came to help."

[Jessica Hamby]

Despite herself, Haleigh couldn't help but smirk at Morgan's comments. It was good to ligthen the mood a little. Haleigh made no second mention of the linen closet... as everyone seemed to be enjoying Nicolas' wardrobe [or lack thereof] anyways. Morgan got serious again and suggested they split into two teams... which, for the most part, were well developed. Haleigh wasn't sure that Nicolas would keep from taking any cheap shots at the Cassadines [ as she wasn't very familiar with his code of ethics] but at least she would be there to ensure her sister's safety, though why she was bothering when she knew what was coming was a curiousity to her. Alycia woke up and joined them, and Haleigh interjected her own brand of humor when she asked why they were here, in a mock cowboy drawl that suggested no hard feelings and no intentional provocation.

"Didn't you hear? We're your self appointed Federal Marshalls and I would like to say... I WANT my shiny little badge... so don't be thinking you can stiff us, little lady."

[Ava Cassadine]

After being informed that Morgan Victoria and a group of mutants were located near the outskirts of Athens, Ava knew that time was now cut short. Her and her father had to leave pronto otherwise they would be sitting ducks.

Upon boarding on the yacht, both Ava and Stavros made their way down to the main passageway to a massive sitting room. Bookshelves lined the back wall around a large "painting" of the Sistine Chapel. A grand piano and ancient artifacts decorated the back of the room as well. Sleek leather couches and sitting chairs only made up a section of the room, while a large black felt pool table sat near by. In the middle of the spacious room, a large six inch thick bullet proof glass floor (about 12 feet wide by 24 in length) gave a view of the ocean floor below. Perfect for deep sea outings. It was a grand room that looked as if it belonged in a mansion. But of course, with this yacht being Stavros Cassadine's, he only expected the best.

Making her way to the to the back of the room along side her father, she tossed her purse on the pool table as she passed it. Moving to large Sistine Chapel "painting", she pressed a small black button that was placed on one of the book spines. The painting pixilated away revealing a satellite view of the docks in which their yacht sat at, and a 100 mile radius, panoramic view of the surrounding area. Small dots could be seen coming from the Southwest countryside and Eastern sections of the map.

"The authorities have already been tipped off. Probably by Haleigh. They are coming by both land and sea."

Pointing her fingers to different portions of the map.

"They [pointing to a cluster of dots] are about ten miles outside the Athens city border. They [pointing to another cluster of dots] are approximately seven miles from the Athens ports. Both will intercept us anywhere between ten to fifteen minutes if we don't set sail now."

Guard: "I just received conformation that we are prepared to set sail, Miss Cassadine."

"Good. I want us in Aegina seas before Athens authorities can intercept us. Prepare all onboard weapons. They will NOT board this yacht! Once we pass into Aegina seas, they must retreat by law."

Ava pushed the single black button once again revealing surveillance cameras on all sections of the yacht: inside, outside, everywhere. Turning to see her men leave the room, Ava moved forward quickly and grabbed Lucius arm (the head guard), stopping him.

"I want the escape pod active and ready. If anyone boards this ship, your first priority will be to get my father into that pod and launch it. Understood?"

Seeing Lucius nod, Ava let go of his arm and turned back to her father. The benefits for owning the number one technologically advanced company dealing with weapons and other military devises in the world, was the new technology that had yet to be released. Cassadine Enterprises just completed an 'evacuation pod' that can be placed in all military ships which acts as a mini submarine. It launches from the bottom of the ship, seating two, and providing oxygen that can last up at least two hours past the time it takes to get to the destination. A set course is already placed within the pod before launch, guaranteeing arrival to the destination. Cloaking-like devises help shield the pod from any technological scanning devises, BUT, is vulnerable to mutants or witches who have telepathic or precog-like powers.

Looking down, Ava stood on top of the glass floor, and could see the ground moving beneath her. The yacht had finally departed...

[Alycia Barnett]

:: Alycia folded her arms and rolled her eyes at Nicolas, but she couldnt help but notice the way he was dressed [or not]::

has he no SHAME!? look at him...standing there like this!

:: still the woman couldnt deny he was fine..from head to toe. she subtlely stole a few glances of her own before turning to Delilah and Haleigh..::

:: before she could respond to Delilah's statement HALEIGH responded in a way that made Alycia stare at her blankly for a moment.::

Have you lost your mind?

:: she questioned, before shaking her head.::

i dont have time for your nonsense right now.

:: she walked past Haleigh, haughtily sticking her nose up in the air as she passed her.::

I'm leaving immediately. I have to get to the embassy!

:: her voice was sharp and filled with contempt::

thanks to that idiot Erika, the Cassadines may have just enough time they NEED to escape!

:: grabbing her attache and her laptop, the former DA left the room without giving another thought to who was standing there. she was once again focused.::

[Harbinger]

:: Alison walked behind Alycia.::

Don't worry, Alycia... they WON'T get away. You have my word as a precog.

:: turning back to Morgan.::

Delilah if you would please create a "worm hole" for Alycia, Persephone and the two of us to the Embassy to save us time while Morgan take the others to the Cassadine's?

:: she directed her team to come with her wwhile Morgan took her team.::

we'll meet up with you soon enough....and don't worry about Erika...Ororo is coming...sooner than you might suspect.

[Oracle]

<< and as the steel nerved Alycia Barnett storms out of the safe house, Guardian quickly maximizes the time the need by having MorningStar "worm hole" them to the Embassy. Guardian, MorningStar, Persephone remain selectively hidden as MorningStar scrambles any cameras with her light power and Guardian hides them with a cloaking spell while Alycia meets with Greek authorities and they begin the execution of the plain to flush out and capture the Cassadines. Alycia's leg work, and the willingness of the officials to cooperate with American federal agents is a show of their wish to help them find justice for those linked to the death of Senator Sharon Kelly...another telling blow to the now weakened MysTech JUST as Alison had predicted months BEFORE Master Mold was unleashed....it was all finally coming together...at least on one end.>>



<< now on the coastline, Spellbinder, Recall, BlackWidow and Rampage arrive on the outskirts of the Cassadine compound. Spellbinder cloaks her team as they take their positions. This is Haleigh's scene...and so Morgan allows her to "lead" at this point as they now wait for the moment.>>


<< the coordinates that spellbinder found with her scrying pool were given to Nicolas and while Alycia met with the Greek and American authorities at the embassy, Nicolas telepathically transferred the precise location...subtlely so as not to cause confusion. When the Cassadines arrived to what they THOUGHT would be a safe location, they would be nailed.>>

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh smiled as Alycia resonded...she didnt let on.. but she almost BUST out laughing at the stone faced delivery from the attourney.

The time for joking was now over though, and everybody split up, with Spell whisking her, Viv and Nic away to the compound. Haleigh shrunk into the shadows habitually, and reached up to press the vibration mic in her high-collared suite to make sure it touched her throat. Earpieces manifested in her teammates ear so fluidly and comfortably that they wouldn't notice they were THERE until Haleigh spoke, just above a whisper.

"Alright.... places everyone. I've a fix on the yacht beacon... they're closing in. We're going to WAIT until they enter the compound and then storm them... no jumping the gun... we want to let them get a false sense of security. Let ME handle the locks and jam security... you three keep an eye on that rodent Stavros... and I'll deal with Ava after we're in."

[Vivica Lennox]

- Vivica was happy that the team was actually starting to agree with how to handle things. The fight with Erika most likely put their perspective on the right path. They were working together and it was a sight to see. They could be so productive if they could just get along like this all the time and realize their destiny to destroy MysTech from the face of the world. Malice was just a calling card, things would get worse. -

"All right then.. Let's go.. And yes Morgan, you SHOULD keep better track of the company you keep..."

- She wanted a subtle comment back to Alycia. That woman was so irritating at times. She picked up a legal book one day and thought she was grand. Vivica shrugged it off of her as they were now arriving at the compound to the Cassadine clan. Vivica nodded as Haleigh began to explain how things would go down. -

"Sounds good to me. So are we going to detain Stavros or.. get rid of him?"

[Oracle]

<< at the embassy, the final word to descend on the cassadines was given once the anticipated coordinates were received. Alycia was offered to accompany the official on the mission, an opportunity she would NOT pass up. She couldnt WAIT to see the look on Stavros' face when he realized it was a WOMAN who had brought him down. Moreover, she looked forward to the suffering that would come when her shadow snipers struck down Ava. DAMN what Haleigh thought.....this was personal. an EYE FOR AN EYE.>>

<< the commanding officers, Alycia and several body guards filed passed the hidden members of the Six to a secure convoy that would quickly transport them to the site of the raid.>>


<< law enforcement officials were ready as were the shadow agents Alycia had secretly hired to cover select aspects of t his operation. with the six following close by...they made their way.>>


across the waters and to the compound

<< the yacht had arrived and was now docking at the pier of the Cassadine compound. Spellbinder, Black Widow, Rampage and Recall were hidden nearby...waiting and watching.>>

[Ava Cassadine]

The huge Cassadine yacht finally docked on the small island in which their compound sight was located. Unaware that Haleigh and friends were hiding in the wings, Ava's "men in black" filed off the yacht with unusual looking military styled guns raised. It seemed like a small army had accompanied the Cassadine's...they were never the type who took chances, especially while dealing with people like Haleigh. Finally stepping off the boat along side her father, Haleigh and the others would finally be able to see a clear view of them. Ava held an 8mm automatic handgun purely made out of a combination of plexiglass and plastic, with matching bullets. The same type of gun her fleet of men were carrying. Another product of her father's company that was recently manufactured...and with perfect timing. She knew Haleigh's sway over mechanical and technological objects. Therefore she wasn't about to take ANY chances when encountering her...or protecting her father.

Making their way down the dock-like ramp leading to the compound doors, Ava moved forward past her men to the doors leading into the safehouse. Placing her hand on a pad outside the door, the pad immediately flashed a bright green as a horizontal light moved from her fingertips down to the palm of her hand. A small picture of Ava popped up on the screen above the pad, before an a ray of numbers and symbols appeared on the blank pad she had placed her hand on. Punching in the access code, the small screen above soon lowered revealing a small circular object with a red beam. The beam hit Ava's eye, moving horizontally and vertically, before shutting off.

Woman's Computer Voice: "Η ευπρόσδεκτη Δεσποινίς Cassadine."
(Welcome Miss Cassadine)

The large 10 inch thick steal doors unlocked and Ava stepped back. Her men stormed forward, guns raised at the ready, filing into the compound. With two men on either side of her father behind her, Ava stepped forward into the compound slowly. Her healed black pumps were the only sounds heard within the "vacant" safehouse until she stopped. Men flanked her on either side, while others were stationed outside along with her father.

"Ψάξτε την ένωση. Ο Morgan Βικτώρια μπορεί να ταξιδεψει με ένα απέραντο ποσό ανθρώπων. Αυτή και Haleigh θα μπορούσαν πολύ καλά να είναι εδώ τώρα..."
(Search the compound. Morgan Victoria can travel with a vast amount of people. She and Haleigh could very well be here now...)

Turning to the lead officer, Ava's voice was cold and even.

"Δεν θα φέρω τον πατέρα μου στην ένωση έως ότου ξέρω ότι είναι σαφής. Κρατήστε το γιοτ, εάν τίποτα συμβαίνει, τον φορτώνει επάνω αμέσως και φεύγει. Το κεφάλι στο νησί Poros... αυτό είναι περίπου 250 μίλια μακριά. Θα σας συναντήσω εκεί."
(I will not bring my father into the compound until I know it is clear. Keep the yacht running, if anything happens, load him on immediately and leave. Head to the island of Poros...it's approximately 250 miles away; I will meet you there.)

The officer nodded and headed back outside to further guard Stavros while the rest of the men began to spread out in the large compound. Ava simply stood by the open door, scanning her amethyst eyes around, waiting...

[Harbinger]

:: well hidden, Guardian used her temporal powers to warp the fields around the yacht AND the raid team just enough to ensure that the officials would descend upon them while the Cassadine guards were "slow" to react.::

it is about to begin...

:: Guardian spoke softly to MorningStar and Persephone::

The moment that Alycia has worked so hard to craft.

:: Guardian didnt mention that Erika was about to crash the party as well. for even though the meddling witch would seemingly cause a problem...HER final act was about to play out as well.::

[Jill Monroe]

<< cloaked by her magicks, Morgan was crouched down, listening as the yacht arrived.>>

<< she whispered.>>

there they are. i hope alycia and the feds are ready to pounce on them.

<< she was hoping the Cassadines would resist. she couldnt wait to cause violence and destruction around this area...but more than anything..she hoped ERIKA would show up so that she could break her spine!>>

they're looking around the area....they are searching. but thanks to cloaking and telepathy, they wont be able to detect nicolas, myself or Haleigh.....or you, Vivica.

<< Morgan was ready to grab Vivica and throw her out into the open and let them savage her. she was a little tired of this woman acting like the team tactician...that was what ALISON was for.>>

[Vivica Lennox]

"Subtle Morgan, REALLY subtle.."

- Vivica shrugged the comment off her back. Morgan was bitching before battle because she was nervous whether she liked to admit it or not and Vivica was a hard woman to make mad. She had been running scenarios in her head since her arrival in Greece and there was always one inconclusive factor. Haleigh Davidoff. She was too random. There were too many things she might try to do, it was hard to predict which was the most likely one. -

"I see now why Alycia and yourself get along so well..."

[Rampage]

Nicolas crouched with the others. He saw their enemies looking for them and telepathically made sure that they were less sharp than usual. The group of guards were feeling a bit lethargic, but none of them would have the courage to tell any of the others. He heard Vivica and Morgan go back and forth and smiled to himself. As he "heard" Ava give her orders (via the mind of the ship's Captain) to the men on the ship, he decided to cut off escape completely. With his TK, he caused the massive rotors on the ship to flatten, taking away their ability to pull or push water. The Cassadine yacht had just become the world biggest bathtub toy. He whispered to Morgan.

"The ship is disabled, though they will not know until it is too late. The guards will react quite slowly if they react at all. Whenever you are ready, we can eliminate them."

Nicolas crouched low beside Morgan, silently awaiting the word to strike...

[Erika King]

< Erika appeared in front of Ava herself and shrieked. >

"They are coming! Alycia has the American Embassy on your ASS and The Six is here as well! Get out while you can! Haleigh is planning on killing you and we both know she doesn't make idle threats!"

< Erika was now hovering over the dark ocean water. She couldn't detect where the group was thanks to the cloaking spell of Morgan but she had her own ways around it. Erika cast out her own Mystical Detection spell that she had used times before allowing her to sense other magickal workings around her. In distance a dark red glow began to appear on the shore on what was appearing to be the Cassadine Compound. She immediately charged forthe using the water to augment her speed greatly. Water was Erika's greatest advantage here as she had complete and total control of it. She raised the waves to the size of a tsunami as it charged for the beach at great speed. Claps of thunder and lightning could now be heard as they moved way to the beach and a woman mysteriously appeared near Alycia on her way to the Cassadine Yacht. It was Erika in an illusion as an Agent of the American Embassy. >

"Miss Barnett, are you sure you want to go through with this? I got the "special" instructions and I just don't get it. You could bury them in litigation. You could take them down, this seems drastic to me..."

< Erika was hoping to get Alycia to say the word wish and then follow it with the death of the Cassadine clan. >

[Ava Cassadine]

With everything seemingly okay, suddenly a woman appeared in front of her, startling Ava. Lifting her gun immediately, all of Ava's men turned toward the woman who began to shriek that Haleigh and her people were ALREADY in the compound and Alycia was on her way with the American Embassy backing her.

"GET MY FATHER OUT OF HERE NOW! ΠΗΓΑΙΝΕΤΕ! (GO!) ΠΗΓΑΙΝΕΤΕ! (GO!) ΠΗΓΑΙΝΕΤΕ! (GO!)"

Keeping her weapon raised, Ava began to be quickly back toward the doorway as men quickly began to usher Stavros back down the dock toward the yacht.

"Δεν θα δολοφονήσετε τον πατέρα μου, Haleigh! Όχι ΑΠΟΨΕ!"
(You will NOT murder my father, Haleigh! Not TONIGHT!)

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh whispered back to Viv as they awaited the yacht.

"The only thing WE need to do is prevent any escape measure. Try to keep the police alive... and let the greek authorities do their job. THEY will capture him... WE must make sure that happens. Once they have him... Alycia will read him the extradition warrant and the american embassy officials will take him into custody. She'll Mirandize Stavros and we will escort the whole lot of them back to the American Embassy... then i reckon one or ALL of us will escort Alycia and Stavros back to the states...Our role is one of insurance."

She quiets as the yacht docks as watches the Cassadines. This is the first time Haleigh has ever revealed ANY level of legal knowledge but it shouldn't be too surprising for her to have basic knowledge, considering the fact that she regularly circumvents the law. ;) Haleigh subtly attempts to solidify the firing pin mechanism on all the guns Cassidine's men were carrying to prevent them from working at all... but she finds that THESE weapons are made of PLASTIC... and haleigh's power is over METAL. Clever girl... She thinks.... and this is were she momentarily falters. She considers that this is her last chance to save her sister.... she had TOLD Alison that she would do 'what needs to be done' when the time came... but never said that she thought what ALISON wanted done was the right thing. and as Ava enters the code to get in the building, Haleigh seriously weighs the outcome of a solid decison either way. what if she just... slid her foot... 'accidentally' in the gravel she was standing in? Would they be able to get away at this point? It was a slim chance... but if Haleigh DIDNT do something... she knew what would happen.

And then the decision was made FOR her.... and Ava got spooked. Cassadine and his bodyguards began rapidly spilling back outside, huddling around him and ushering him back towards the dock. Ava was the last towards the door and Haleigh knew it was time to act.

"Cat's out of the bag, Morgan, and Stav is on the move! Uncloak me on my mark.... okay, NOW!"

She abruptly left her vantage point and blocked the doorway to the compound, letting Ava back RIGHT into her. She waited for her sister to instinctively spin around before wrapping her fingers around Ava's grip on the gun, raising it over her head and letting Ava fire way into the sky. Her jade eyes were detached and lifeless and her voice was steely and efficient.

"THIS time you are right, Ava. I will NOT murder your father. HIS life is NOT the one I've come to take tonight."

[Ava Cassadine]

Quickling turning around feeling a person behind her, Haleigh instantly grabbed Ava's hands, forcing the gun into the air. Instinctively shooting off a couple of rounds, Ava quickly slammed her body's weight against Haleigh, knocking her off balance. Bringing her hands (still held by Haleigh) down the the air, she slammed them into her sister's sternum. At that very moment, a guard forcefully connected the butt of his gun to the back of Haleigh's neck allowing Ava to stumble away.

She had no clue as to where the others were in the compound, but her top priority was to get her father AWAY from harm. Reaching into her jacket, she pulled out the 'sister' gun to the one she still held. Pointing both directly at Haleigh, she fired off a set of rounds as she ran forward and through the door.

Guard: "THE YACHT WON'T MOVE!"

DAMMIT!....They had somehow screwed with the yacht preventing them a means of escape. Stopping in mid run, Ava turned toward the safehouse, then back to the yacht. At this point, she had no idea what to do...how to protect her father. One mortal against God knows how many mutants? It was impossible odds...but Ava wasn't going down without a fight.

"PANIC ROOM, LOWER DECK! NOW!"

As Ava shouted out orders, a fleet of men began firing rounds toward the compound, moving forward as they shot. Sprinting back toward the yacht, Ava's healed boots slammed roughly against the planks of the docks. Jumping onto the boat, much like Haleigh, Ava was extremely skilled in martial arts, acrobatics, and military warfare. She had to be in the industry she was in. But unlike her sister, she was not a mutant...therefore in these cases, she was in extreme disadvantage.

Running down the corridoor toward the grand room, Ava moved around to the large oak desk by the bookshelves. Picking up the telephone sitting on the desk, she dialed a number quickly, placing the phone to her ear.

"I need a chopper out here NOW."

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder's eldritch chimes began to sound off as a flurry of activity was now happening outside the compound. the soldiers were rushing BACK for the yacht and just as Black Widow spoke, Spellbinder immediately decloaked the team and took the air with a rushing wind sound.>>

Rampage has disabled the yacht but they no doubt have other resources to try to escape. look at the water! << the waves, the thunder and lightning>> it must be ERIKA!

SHE did this!

<< From her vantage point, Morgan saw Stavros and his men>>

Rampage, stop those waves....hold Erika back as long as you can wh ile I make sure STAVROS doesnt escape.


<< Dodging a volley of bullets from some soldiers, Spellbinder points and then flies off climbing high into the air and flying OVER Stavros' men before swooping down with a wicked gleam on her eye.>>

End of the line chumps! This is where YOU get off!

<< she barrels into the men with her fists outstretched, knocking them down like bowling pins and trouncing more men who came to physically detain her,>>

Hi Stavros. My name is SPELLBINDER....I'm a DEMON SORCERESS...and i was friends with SHARON KELLY!

<< she BACKHANDS Stavros with far too little concern for his jaw and how her superstrength would effect his face with that blow.>>

[Stavros Cassadine]

Men surrounded him as they pushed Stavros back toward the boat. He knew that regardless of his daughter's efforts, he would be captured tonight. If not murdered. And that was EXACTLY what this was. A murder. He had no direct involvement with this American senetor's death, aside from MysTech buying his technology like the rest of the world's military forces have. So if these people wanted to exact their 'revenge' on him, then so be it. He would look death in the eye....

And it seemed death was a pretty young blonde. Looking up, a woman swooped down knocking his men down like a pile of sticks. He was so close to boarding the yacht. He had seen Ava rush by moments earlier, most likely trying to get another way off this island. But it seemed his time was running short. As Spellbinder's hand connected with his face, it felt as if his entire jaw had been ripped off as he collapsed to the ground in a heap. Blood poured from his mouth as he spit out a few of his mollars. Luckily however, he could still move his jaw...God knows how. Looking up to this woman, Stavros showed no signs of fear or hatred toward her. In fact his face was expressionless and cold.

"So we finally meet..."

Making no attempts to retreat, Stavros' men began to shoot frantically at Spellbinder, making sure to keep their aim high as to not hit Stavros. Two men quickly pulled him off to the side, helping him to his feet.

"I am fine. We must leave now."

A chopper could be heard in the distance, quickly closing in. The two men frantically escorted Stavros back onto the yacht to keep him away from gun fire. There was no telling what would happen next, but Stavros was atleast out of the line of fire for now.

[Alycia Barnett]

:: just as the officials from the american embassy were given the word to descend on the compund and capture the cassadines, Alycia yelled with excitment as they stormed the grounds, fanning out and in a SURPRISE show of force, gunning down MANY of stavros' men by the numbers.::

:: still, her ULTIMATE moment was not yet at hand...the shooting of Ava.::


:: as the commanding officers in the mobile command center watched the raid intently and were pleased with the first results...they noticed the raging waters...the chaotic weather and then a FLYING blonde woman! as they began to react with dismay, Alycia spoke up.::

relax. these are government sanctioned metahumans. they are here with the express purpose of ensuring the capture of Stavros Cassadine, a man known to operate with the protection and armoury of MysTech....

:: she was lying, but they couldnt question her. she had the full authority to use any measures necessary and so she covered for the prsence of The Six...even though some of them were in fact mutants and witches.::

they won't screw up...i KNOW they won't....


:: Alycia folded her arms but was STARTED as a security agent BOLDLY spoke to her about Ava Cassadine.... she seemed to be subtlely suggesting an alternative.....she FELT it. she knew what she wanted.....she wanted Ava and Stavros DEAD....to die as painfully as Sharon had...to watch them BURN ALIVE before their bodies exploded. the fantasies of their destruction played out in her mind more vividly than they had at Illustra. THIS was what Karen was worried about...what Erika was trying to CAPITALIZE on now!::

:: Alycia felt herself longing to speak...to WISH for Ava and Stavros to DIE horrible and painfull deaths....she was about to SAY those words...::

I......

[Vivica Lennox]

- Vivica saw the men trying to get Stavros back into the yacht. Springing into action she charged at the men, weaving her body in a succession of flips and turns so fast it was if she was a blur. The men who were carrying Stavros to the plane were shockingly suprised as she threw out her leg delivering a stern roundhouse kick to one of the men, throwing the gun from his person as she used her left hand to clothesline the other man, as he dropped his gun, she picked it up and shot the remaining two guards point blank as she made way for Stavros, picking him up from the ground and pointing the gun to his head. -

"Boys and their toys. You're not going anywhere, Stavros.. You've got alot of people mad at you..."

- She looked at Morgan and pondered what exactly to do. She felt helpless as she was the most she could do were physical attacks, though she was quite adept at hand to hand combat, having served years as a field agent in the CIA and could use a variety of weapons with expertise. -

"Morgan.. I got him! Do you hear that? We need to take that Helicopter Out!"

[Ava Cassadine]

"Think again."

Pointing her gun at point blank range at the woman holding her father, Ava shot one single round into the back of the woman's neck. Grabbing her father, he was hurt, but still concious. Helping support his weight, Ava moved her father to the hallway of the corridor, letting him lean against the wall.

"Stay here."

Stavros: "Ava..."

"Papa please. Just stay here...I won't let them near you."

Moving out to the port side of the yacht where she had just shot Vivica, Ava slammed her hand into a small black button positioned on one of the railings lining the yacht. A square section of the floor to the side of her slide open as a large cannon-like devise rose into the air. Moving behind the cannon, she positioned it where the docks were. As the target locked on, Ava pulled the trigger as a massive onslaught of flames came streaming from the cannon, setting the dock into a blaze.

[Harbinger]

:: Guardian looked at Delilah and Persephone::

Erika is interferring! she's projecting an astral illusion of herself into the mobile command center, trying to trick Alycia into the trap of "wish craft!"

:: touching her forehead::

Morgan is about to capture Stavros, but Ava will try to intervene!

the REAL Erika is out on the ocean, Rampage is engaging her....Persephone, use your elemental powers to help Rampage stop those waves and calm the atmosphere...we dont want the american and greek officials and agents getting hurt because of her!

Delilah, we're going into the mobile command center.

:: Alison beckond Delilah to follow as they stormed the command center and Alison thrusts her hands out ala' Piper Halliwell to subject everyone to temporal stasis EXCEPT Alycia and "Erika" (who wouldnt freeze anyway)::

ALYCIA! don't say ANOTHER WORD!!

Delilah, get her out of here!

:: moving into the path of "erika", Alison's cold facial expression is firmly cemented as her cobalt blue eyes fix on her demented sister.::

Erika....your time is coming to an end, but you're too STUPID and short sighted to know that arent you?

:: Alison thrusts her hands out again and BLASTS "Erika"...blowing up the manifestation.::

[Erika King]

< The Might Wave began to crash down on the shores thrashing any and every thing in sight. These waves were strong and hard and really only those with flight capability would be able to maneuver around them. They bombarded the part of the beach that the Six was on, as they took out trees and other beautiful scenery in it's path. Erika arose from the water in her complete Water form, translucent but over all evil looking. >

"I told you I would be back!"

[Vivica Lennox]

- Vivica fell to the ground cold. What just happened. She felt the pressure in her neck as it seized up entirely and she fell to the ground. Falling to her knees, she saw Ava arrive at some kind of cannon which was not good. Morgan was in the air and that could only mean trouble on her part. She was far away and fading fast from the bullet wound but she lifted her gun up and with deadly accuracy even at her range she shot the woman who had just shot her dead in her right knee cap as she knew she had time for the moment to retreat to a safer location. Her training now all seemed worth it. -

"An attack from behind.. you.. you coward..."

- She ran as fast as she could as she saw the waves to higher ground. She fell down somewhere on some kind of marble floor as she began to black out. She needed healing, the bleeding was not stopping. She cupped her hands and placed them on the back of the wound to create a makeshift compress. Vivica's scenery around her began to black out. -

[Jill Monroe]

<< Spellbinder gritted her teeth, she bristled at the unwavering COOL and CALM attitude of Stavros despite being confronted by a "demon sorceress.". More of his men opened fired on her and she launched in the air....engaging in evasive maneuvers. Surprisingly VIVICA got involved and took out those men and attempted to secure Stavros before being shot by Ava. that woman's determination to protect her father was undeniable. in some ways...she reminded Morgan of Alycia. a human...no powers but still a FORMIDABLE woman!>>

CURSE that stupid, interferring wench, Ava. I can SEE why Alycia wants her DEAD!

<< still airborn, she turned to see Erika now coming out of the ocean...the wave was coming from them all.....and Stavros was a step closer to escaping!the din of the giant monster wave was so loud...and the pressure wall rushing AHEAD of it was causing spellbinder's hair and cape to blow back fiercely>>

it's coming!!

<< she saw troops on the ground below from the embassy as they wer storming the yacht and compound. and AVA was now firing a cannon the dock was ablaze and the soldiers were trapped!>>

WHERE ARE THE OTHERS!? I CANT DO EVERYTHING HERE!

<< she belowed...wondering where Persephone, MorningStar and Guardian were. she KNEW the mobile command center was nearby...and that they had secured Alycia...they HAD to have...but NOW Spellbinder need help andrealized she had only SECONDS to act.>>

step one!

<< at her mental command...a stepping disc opens beneath the feet of the now retreaing soldiers. MOST of Cassadine's men, the ones outside the compound and on the dock were dead now and so Spellbinder mass evacuates as many soldiers as she can OUT of the path of the flames and the wave. But Rampage and the others would have to get those that she didnt immediately see.>>

step two

<< flying down at HIGH speeds, Spellbinder zooms along and swoops down to snatch Vivica up. from the ground and carries her in the air.>>

well, well.. looks like you ARE good for something besides stating the obvious.

<< Morgan didnt care for Vivica much, but she had to acknowledge the woman had prooved herself surprisingly usefull in this caper. Carrying her high up in the air.... Morgan set her down behind a tree on higher ground and knelt down...>>

I don't have time to stay here with you. I have to break Ava's neck and tear her head off her shoulders.

<< she gestures and envelops Vivica a swirling haze of mystical orbs...using her magicka healing spells to save the woman from bleeding to death.>>

Stay out of the way now okay? let the BIG GUNS handle this.

<< Morgan said with a rather mocking tone before flying away...charging for Ava and the cannon and reaching her , Spellbinder SLAMS into Ava, grabbing her by her hair as she wrests control of the cannon from her YANKS her out of the seat>>

excuse me. You're REALLY pissing me off right about now. Your father caused the death of one of my close friends...and now...I'm gonna kill him. IF YOU interfere...I'll PULL YOU APART with my bare hands.

<< to underscore that point...Spellbinder DANGLES Ava high above...threatening to drop her.>>

Now then...looks to me like youve got a pretty posh compound here....what a SHAME it would be if ...

<< Spellbinder's face was now enshrouded in shadow as sh e turns the cannon and causes it FIRE UPON THE COMPOUND and setting IT ablaze...with any more soldiers and Stavros inside somewhere.>

<< Spellbinder laughs a bit before realizing that the GIANT WAVE is about smash them all.>>

I'll survive this wave...but YOU wont.

[Ava Cassadine]

Putting the fire cannon on auto, the fire continued to stream out onto the docks as Ava slumpped to the floor in agony. Blood seeped from her bullet wound and down her leather pants and into a small puddle on the deck of the yacht.

"Goddamn bitch."

Scooting herself back, a few men were laying dead on the yacht deck. By one of the men laid a discarded rifle. Quickly pulled the rifle to her, she pulled the straps off the gun before wrapping it below her knee. Pulling the stap tightly into a knot, Ava cried out in pain through clenched teeth...Now Ava had two top priorities. Protecting her father, and shooting that woman in the head with her own gun.

Looking out toward the water, Ava saw this shape appear from the waves around the yacht. She knew the water was becoming erratic, but was too focused on helping her father and fighting Haleigh's people to give it a second thought. Lowering her brows in confusion, she wasn't sure if this water "person" was a friend or foe....She seemed to be HELPING Ava and Stavros, which was much appriciated. But she was still skeptical.

Pushing herself up off the deck, Ava quickly began to limp toward the hallway corridor where she left her father. Slumping down next to him, Ava was out of breath and out of options.

"I don't know what else to do, father. Our men are dying. The yacht is useless....We can't board the chopper because Morgan Victoria can fly.."

Feeling Stavros take her hand, Ava looked to him for the first time in fear. Fearful that these people will capture them both. Fearful that her father will be killed. Fearful that everything they had worked and planned for would be in vain. Through all the gun fire and chaos outside, Ava and Stavros sat within the confinds of the yacht, waiting....

Stavros: "Ava, look at me. Do you know why you are my daughter?"

Stavros took Ava's face within his hands, looking straight into her eyes.

Stavros: "Because the Gods blessed me by sending you to me. You are everything I have ever wanted in a child and more. You have made me proud...You ARE a true Cassadine. In body and soul. And if we are to die tonight at the hands of these animals, then we die with honor. With our eyes wide open. Do you understand me?"

Ava's eyes were glassy with tears, but she refused to let them fall. Stavros could see the fear in his daughters eyes, and for the first time in her entire life, Ava could see love in Stavros'. Nodding her head, Stavros leaned forward and kissed Ava on the forehead. Letting out a shakey breath, Ava felt Stavros pull back and lower his hands.

"I need...I need to figure out a way to get you on that chopper and away from here..."

Pushing herself up from the floor, Ava began to limp out toward the fire cannon once more, preparing to switch it to electricity mode since there were waves of water slamming onto the shoreline. But before she even had the chance, Spellbinder quickly snatched her away, by the HAIR, dangling her. Grabbing Spell's wrist in a desperate attempt to try and hold herself "up" to stop the pain, Ava growled in contempt hearing Spellbinder's words.

"Your friend died at the hands of MYSTECH you murdering WHORE! My father had NOTHING to do with WHAT MYSTECH BUILT WITH OUR TEHCNOLOGY! AND YOU ARE JUST AS LETHAL AND HEARTLESS AS THEY ARE BY TAKING AWAY HIS LIFE!"

She knew by saying this Spellbinder could easily break her neck, or let her drop to her death. Some form of murder, but at this point, Ava didn't care, she would be DAMNED to show ANY fear toward this venomous bitch.

Hearing the loud rumbling, a massive wave was approaching them....a wave that could very well kill Ava in the position she was in. With her eyes focused on the wave, and her time almost up...Ava knew that this could very well be the end of her life.

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Everything seemed to be according to plan...until a strange woman appeared in front of Alycia. Quickly Guardian froze the entire scene except for Alycia and shit woman, and announced that it was really ERIKA in a holographic image. With Guardian blowing up the image, it stopped the immediate threat...but their problems were just beginning. All hell was breaking loose over in the Cassadine compound, and Erika was assisting in the efforts. ::

:: Nodding to Guardian as she instruct Persephone to help with the water, immediately, Persephone closed her eyes focusing on the water and atmosphere. Using her powers over the weather elements, the water and winds instantly began to become calmer. The waves were smaller, the choppiness of the water less visible. With Rampage's help, Persephone is able to keep the water from causing any more damage. ::

"Done."

[Rampage]

At Morgan's word, Nicolas leaps into action towards the shore. he sees the wave coming in, large and impressive. He walks toward the shoreline where he water has receded a bit to feed this monster. Suddenle he notices that it has lost power a bit.

That must be our resident goddess. Damn that is a cool power. Well, at least I am dressed for a swim.....

As the wave approaches Rampage pulls the rug out from under it by shifting the sea floor under it DOWN an few feet, and moving that material to the shore beaneath him, lifting him into the air and creating a sea wall to shield the reast of the dock and the people at the compound. This also brought him nearly face to face with Erika, who was riding the wave in.
The waves slammed into the wall and did some damage by spilling over, but the wall primarily did its job. As Erika came in screaming again, Nicolas advanced on her and replied.
"It's good to see you, Erika. I hadn't had the chance to finish what I started."
Nicolas threw a large mound of mud at the witch. On the way, it transformed into a watertight adobe coffin and wrapped around her as she stood...

[Jessica Hamby]

Despite the fact that Haleigh is MUCH stronger than Ava, her strength of will shines through and a struggle ensues. Throwing all her body weight into Haleigh does manage to knock Haleigh back, but Ava's feeble hit does little to offend a T.O. hardened hybrid. A hit to the back of the head with the butt of the gun is a rude shock, and Haleigh lets go of her kid sister to whip her head around and ID the assailant for later reference, but she turns her attention back to her sister as she hears her draw a second gun. Haleigh does nothing to avoid the aim of Ava's guns. Her battlesuit [cleverly disguised underneath civilian clothes via spell] is bulletproof... and nothing short of a couple of very expensive brands of armor piercing rounds can break through the core of the suit. the FORCE of the gunshots, however, is a different story, for even as the bullets hit Haleigh square in the chest and upper abdomen, the kinetic energy of the gunfire is transferred RIGHT into Haleigh's torso and while ONE bullet would have just been an afterthought.... the SEVERAL that Ava sends for her sister is enough to SLAM Haleigh back against the doorway and knock the air from her lungs, giving Ava a chance to escape.

Haleigh coughs and sputters, falling forward to her hands and knees, uninjured but unsettled. A pair of legs steps forward in front of her, and a man's shadow is cast over her in the narrow moonlight coming through the door. Haleigh sucks in a deep breath and sits back on her knees, looking up at the man who had previously hit her in the back of the head. Her shirt is restricting her movement, as it is riddled with bullets and pinned to her bodysuit. She pulls it apart, popping all the buttons AND the bullets out, which casade to the floor as she sheds the shirt to now reveal the top half of her suit. The man in front of her tries to KICK her while she is doing so, sticking in a cheap shot before she is ready, but Haleigh is ready for him, and with machine like speed, she catches his ankle in one hand and slams the other into his knee... forcing it to bend the way it shouldn't and SHATTERING the joint. The man cries out and instantly falls and Haleigh stands and takes him by the throat, squeezing the life out of him.

"I'd advise you to renegotiate your contract with the Cassadine corporation... because I KNOW my sister is not paying you enough to face someone like ME."

She holds, despite his struggling attempts to batter her with futile human force, until he passes out and then, as if on a whim, drops him and steps over his body. She stands now in the doorway of the compound, looking out, and she makes her way down to the beach at a quickened pace. she looks around for her teammates... the dock is ablaze and bodies are littered everywhere.... she spots Nicolas down near the water but no one else... and then, almost directly overhead, she hears her SISTER... and looks up with a frown. Spellbinder is threatening to drop her to her death, or let the wave take her. Haleigh manifests steel cuffs and chains around her sister's wrists, waist, and ankles, shackling her like a dangerous felon to restrain her... and save her. Nicolas deters the monster wave save for a few subdued splashes here and there and Haleigh speak to Spell through the comms.

"Drop her, Morgan... I'll catch her."

She waits for Spell to do as requested and then controls Ava's fall by way of the shackles, lowering her sister gently to the ground. The beat of helicopter blades is audible to Haleigh's enhanced ears, and she shakes her head.

"Ava... do you want MORE people to die tonight? You KNOW I'll pull that chopper RIGHT OUT OF THE SKY. I'm sorry sweetie... you should have fled when I gave you the chance. I could have made you DISAPPEAR... and still live comfortably! but now... its too late. Your father's reign is OVER, Ava.... but we arent going to kill him. He's being arrested and taken back to America where he will be tried in a court of law for his crimes... and he will spend the REST of his life in prison... because trust me.... not even JOHNNIE COCHRAN can save your father from Alycia Barnett."

This is the point of no return for Haleigh.... and while it hurts her to do so... she knows that Ava's time is up and if Ava MUST go tonight... Haleigh is going to be DAMN SURE Alycia doesn't get to do the job.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnnie_Cochran)
"I'm sorry it has to be this way, Ava, I really am. I didn't want to put Mom through another funeral.... but I've realized something. Mom's a very strong woman... its where WE get it from... and she has become very adept at losing the people she loves. She survived Daddy... She survived me... and She'll survive you too. But look at the bright side.... it doesnt HAVE to be painful, or indignant. I have a gem... of mystical origin... its the ULTIMATE cosmic judgement... it won't KILL you... itll reincarnate you in a NEW life.... a NEW chance to do something good... and you'll have NO memory of this life. [in a gentler tone] It's an honorable path.... let me take you."

[Stavros Cassadine]

Hearing her daughter yell like a bird of prey, Stavros pushed himself up the wall of the corridoor, moving slowly toward the yacht deck. Looking high in the sky, he saw Morgan Victoria holding his daughter by the hair, threatening her life. Waves in the distance were crashing violently and growing in size. With one last attempt to take atleast ONE of these people out, Stavros raised his gun, aiming it right at Spellbinder's head. Pulling his finger back on the trigger, suddenly an officer grabbed his arm, forcing him to shoot away from the woman. With skill and ease, the man disarmed Stavros, bringing his hands behind his back into a strong hold. His face stern and emotionless, he watched as Haleigh brought Ava safetly to the ground in cuffs.

Shaking his head, he felt the stealy metal cuffs lock around his own wrists. It was over...Dispite Ava's efforts, and the efforts of their men, he was captured to face the wrath of Alycia Barnett. But he and his daughter were alive...for the time being.

[Ava Cassadine]

Being lowered to the ground, via Haleigh's powers, of course she decided that THIS moment she would be the hero. As her feet planted on the grassy banks, Ava held back a wince of pain feeling her knee start to give out.

Haleigh began to talk, asking her if she wanted more people to die. Shooting a deadly glare at her sister, Ava growled in contempt.

"YES! WHATEVER it takes to protect him from you and that unstable attorney!"

As Haleigh continued to talk, Ava could barely tolerate listening to her. Telling her that mother could survive losing another family member. How she was sorry and there was a way for Ava to 'leave' this world peacefully to start another life. Obviously Haleigh had forgotten who she was speaking to if she truly believed Ava would go through with her outrageous plan.

"SAVE your apologizes, HALEIGH! If you think I am going to voluntarily give up EVERYTHING I have built...my FAMILY, my LIFE, to ease your mind so you do not have my blood on your hands?! You are WRONG! AND BLIND! What have THEY done to you?! WHERE is your SPINE?! They have CLOUDED EVERYTHING in your mind; you are their PUPPET HALEIGH! Don't you SEE THAT?! They have put you against your own FLESH and BLOOD, and for what?! WHAT?! The satisfaction of knowing you're apart of their TEAM! Their family? I AM YOUR FAMILY!"

Looking at Haleigh straight in the eyes, Ava was not about to give up without a fight....even when her men were dead, her father captured, and her hands and feet shackled in chains, she would NOT stand down.

"Before I left for Greece, when I was a child, we were inseparable. Time tore us APART! We became bitter and angry and resentful! But regardless of ALL that, I still LOVE you! And I KNOW you LOVE me! I can see it in your eyes! In your actions! But for you to STAND there and ask me to give up my life and let my father go on facing Alycia Barnett ALONE, it shows that you don't KNOW me at ALL! I REFUSE to do what you ask! If my father is to be charged with the death of Senetor Kelly, than I will be right there with him. I WON'T leave him hanging! I WILL NOT TURN MY BACK ON HIM LIKE YOU HAVE TURN YOUR BACK ON ME!"

Tears of rage fell from Ava's eyes against her will. Pulling her body weight in the other direction, Ava looked to her father, who was too, bound in handcuffs. Her eyes met with her fathers, and she simply closed her eyes and shook her head. Everything had fell apart, and it was just going to get worse.

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh snatched Ava up by the shoulders to get her attention after Ava more or less called her a coward... and ridiculed Haleigh for wanting to be accepted by her 'team'.

"WRONG. I don't HAVE a family! You're not SEEING the bigger picture here Ava... All these people I'm with.... they want you AND your father DEAD... and YOU especially.... but I wont LET them... because I wont give THEM the satisfaction of TAKING you from ME.... which means only ONE thing.... I HAVE to be the one responsible for your 'death'. Blood on my hands... HA! I've got more blood on my hands than you can FATHOM. This is IT for you, little sister... I'll never see you again, and its MY fault... and I'll have to live with that."

She says, with incredible willpower, considering she TOO is crying now. She could no longer be the hardass she wanted to be. Her grip on her sister softens and she pulls Ava into a hug, speaking into her ear now.

"Time didnt tear us apart, Ava... your father did. I DO love you... it is, in fact, the ONLY reason I came tonight. But I tried to help you get out... and you didn't listen... and If you want to stand by your father... then thats honorable... but YOU WILL DIE."

She says omniously, as she lets Ava go and pulls back to face her. Haleigh draws a flashy silver .45 in her left hand, and the Seige Perilous in her right.

"This is the LAST decision you'll ever make, Ava, choose carefully. It makes no difference to me.... either way, I'll lose you."

[Ava Cassadine]

Tears fell from Ava's eyes, but she did not look at Haleigh as she spoke. It wasn't until Haleigh pulled her into a hug that Ava acknowledged she was there. Closing her eyes, the brunette shook her head gently.

"You can still help us...you can still help me."

As Haleigh pulled away, Ava's watery eyes meeting with her sisters. Tears fell like rain seeing a small red stone in her one hand and a gun in her other. Her eyes seemed blank as she stared at each option...

With her eyes focused on the handgun, the tears had dried on her cheeks, leaving only the path in which they fell. Reaching her hand out for the gun, Ava took it within her hand, placing her finger on the trigger. Keeping her eyes focused on the gun, she slowly lifted them before looking over to her father who was being loaded into one of the SUV's.

Stavros: "Ava, look at me. Do you know why you are my daughter? Because the Gods blessed me by sending you to me. You are everything I have ever wanted in a child and more. You have made me proud...You ARE a true Cassadine. In body and soul..."

Ava's face contorted into that of sheer pain as her eyes filled with tears. Ava was a strong woman, focused, and determined. She was strong willed and fierce. She grabbed the world by the balls and refused to let go until she got what she wanted. But regardless of the tough facade...the cold exterior...Ava was still human. And she was losing her father and her life. Her sister and her family.

Closing her eyes tightly, Ava's finger moved from the trigger. Dropping the gun to the grass, as much as it pained her to give up, she knew Haleigh was doing the only thing she knew how to give Ava a painless way out of this life. But it didn't make the situation hurt any less.

Haleigh: "You're my best friend, Ava."

Ava: "No I’m not! I'm your sister, silly!"

Giggling and laughing followed those words...those very words said by each woman when they were only small children. A harsh reminder of what had become of them....what growing up and facing the 'real world' can do to a person and their innocence. Opening her eyes, Ava looked to Haleigh but did not speak....There were no words to say, not anymore.

[Jessica Hamby]

OOC: OMG! tears! It wouldn't let me leave you reputation though....:shrug:

BIC:

Haleigh watched her sister through blurry, tearfilled vision, as Ava took the gun from her hand. She half wished Ava would just shoot HER... one bullet to the head would do it.... for THIS time Haleigh wouldn't stop the round if it came... but it never did. Ava looked off in the distance towards her father... and Haleigh's voice came out small and quiet.

"I AM helping you Ava. I am..."

She says... Ava drops the gun in the grass, and Haleigh knows she has made her decision. She looks at her sister, feeling her heart crush in her chest... it is not unlike the feeling she had at Cameron's funeral, and Haleigh despairs that this pain may be the only thing she knows anymore. By some cruel twist of fate.... BOTH sisters seem to be remembering the SAME moment they had as children. The shackles fall away from Ava, as Haleigh pulls her into one last hug.

"I DO love you.... and I hope.... one day you will understand........ why I had to do this for you."

She whispers, ina raspy voice that breaks often. She releases her sister, taking her hand now and opening her right hand to reveal the SP again... and this time, as if on cue, the gem hovers above her hand, beginning to glow.... as it beckons Ava toward it.

[Erika King]

< She had to hand it to Nicholas. He had a way of getting around nearly everything she threw at him, but that couldn't escape the pain he surely felt in his hand. She was a lot more vicious this time as he was not the target she needed to get after. She merely scoffed at him as he encased her in a mud like tomb. She formed her body hard and strong back into it's human form as she slammed through the mud breaking it apart and wiping it from her face. >

"You have been a thorn in my side for TOO long Nicholass. TOO long!"

< Erika was sick and tired of of this man trying to circumvent what she had been trying to do and she was THROUGH with it. She wanted to get to Alison more than anything and NOTHING was going to stop her. NOTHING. She thrust out her hands as she magickally set him on fire with Witchfire as she knew he would have no way of putting it out. As the flames consumed her body she cast a magickal cloaking spell on herself to protect him from seeing her. She was done with him as she appeared in front of Alison. >

"STAND DOWN BITCH!"

< She attacked her physically, headbutting her in the stomach. >

[Oracle]

<< the battle was over. Stavros and Ava knew there was no escape and now...Stavros would be answering for a lifetime of profiting at the expense of other people's lives...having been the most powerfull supplier of weapons and armory for Mystech.>>

<< Spellbinder finally landed, extinguishing most of the flames with her winds while Persephone helped take out the rest. The two women supervised as the american and greek authorities finished the raid, recovering items from the compound as well as the documents from the yacht that the cassadines intended to take with them- THIS allowed Haleigh and Ava more time for personal resolution between themselves, since the others of the Six had no involvement with this particular dynamic. meanwhile, MorningStar and Guardian stood nearby as Alycia finall mirandized Stavros...even as Haleigh and Ava were having a powerfull moment between them. She may not have been able to murder Ava like she wanted, but the Cassadines had been MORE than humiliated today DESPITE the interference of Erika King.>>


<< and while it was the end of the line for Stavros and Ava....it was now also the end of the line for someone else who should NEVER have been involved in the first place.>>

<< to betray someone's trust is never a good thing, especially when that person has already suffered at the hands of selfish, evil, depraved machinations before. Erika had prooven to be NO BETTER than Kelly King...it was the ULTIMATE irony AND disappointment for all that knew her and for all the power she thought she had now gained and all the damage she had attempted to cause, she failed to realize one of the most basic principals....the choices we make determine the life we live....including how soon it comes to an end.>>


<<< as Erika resurged, the skies darkened all around EVERYONE. thunder began to roll and CRASH as billowing clouds rushed along from rising winds. even Persephone could sense this was NOT a naturally occuring atmospheric disturbance. there seemed to be ANGER in the all around around them and ALL the humans, non powered beings presence except Alycia and AVA were now FROZEN in whatever they had been doing. Only the Six, Ava, Alycia and Erika remained aware and alert...for what was about to happen was something only THEY needed to see.>>

[Rampage]

As Erika struggled in her adobe coffin, Nicolas was struck by the emotional moment shared between Haleigh and her sister Ava, The emotions were so strong and synchronous as to be noticed by him from even that distance. As he returned to the task at hand, he prepared to teleport as Erika was casting her spell. He knew what was coming, but he responded too late to save himself. As Erika set him on fire, the magical flames licked at his body, causing extreme paina and damage. Even as his body scrambled to repair the damage, the flames continued to inflict even more destruction on his form. He was praying that someone would help, and as he threatened to pass out, he roared one name...

"MOOOOOOORRRRRRRGAAAAAAANNNNN!"

[Ororo]

:: the weather, the environment around them sings of song of deep seated anger as the blackened skies roll above the group. This is beyond anything Erika thought she could do...and Persephone can sense it is not NATURALLY occurring.::

:: one SHAKING crash of thunder heralds the manifestation of a column of wind and dead leaves spinning within the column as ORORO appears right in the midst of the team and others present. Stavros, the greek and american soldiers ...they are all frozen in their tracks and whatever they were doing a second before while Ava, Alycia, Vivica, Erika and the Six remain alert and aware.::

:: Ororo is wearing a white goddess dress, with a BLACK cape and a black choker with spikes around it. her long, straight silver hair is now gathered up in a loose yet stylish updo. Unknown to the others..this is just how she appeared in Cameron's nightmare! the nightmare that set him on a new path to become a better man.::

:: Her deep, elegant toned voice is authoritative as it is commanding as she looks upon the situation with grim disapproval::

Ororo: NO, little sprite. it is YOU who will stand down.

::NICOLAS is surrounded by swirling, sparkling green orbs of magick as he is SNATCHED away from the witchfire....which is ITSELF immediately extinguished. the young Mutant is returned to the side of Morgan and Persephone who were about to go to his aid AND he is completely restored.::


:: ANY action that Erika was taken was HALTED as the immortal weather sorceress reaches out, grabs Erika by the neck and in a show of brutal force, she lifts her up off the ground as a violent wind funnel appears beneath Erika's feet. Ororo hurls her away from Alison and back into a rock nearby.::

Ororo: you are beyond a disappointment, child. You are a DISGRACE. an INSULT to everything that I stood for. you took the teachings that i gave you and PERVERTED them with your weak, petty, fractured mental insecurities and wicked heart. YOU have destroyed the family you claimed to want to protect and you DARED to threaten the "Dark Trinity" of which I am the Guardian of? not to mention the others here who have prooven to be of higher moral fiber than you could EVER help to be.

:: she steps forward as the winds whistle and HOWL in fear and anger all around.::

you will MORE than answer for what you've done...you will PAY for this. ALL of it....WITH YOUR LIFE!

:: Ororo was deadly serious. there was no escape and Erika was LESS than NO MATCH for Ororo. Black Widow and Guardian had traveled to an alternate timeline in Limbo where they saw a much YOUNGER Ororo viciously DESTROY Belasco in a powerfull act of revenge for his murdering her X-men so many years ago....but while it was revenge...it was also JUSTICE.::

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: Feeling the weather change and the winds pick up, Persephone instinctively looked toward the sky knowing this was not a natural accourance. Ororo.... And right on cue, Ororo appeared in a colum of winds, looking beautiful yet fierce. She quickly healed Rampage, whom Persephone was kneeling by. Looking down to him, she placed her hand on his shoulder before looking back up to Ororo. Finally, that woman would get what was coming to her... ::

:: Seeing Ororo snatch Erika by the neck, a smile appeared on Persephone's lips. Oh how she loved it when Ororo man handled people. Everyone just assumes the woman is so passive and caring, but she can carry quite the punch. And it's very entertaining to watch! ::

"This should be fun."

:: Anyone could tell that Persephone enjoyed a good kill, especially when it was bloody. She was dark in nature...hell, she was evil there for a while. Nevertheless, Persephone pushed herself up, assisting Nicolas in the process, and stood, awaiting Erika to die. ::

[Jill Monroe]

<< stnading in her dark, demonic, yet sexy costume. Spellbinder had her arms folded as she supervised the now far more "orderly" portion of the raid. the resistance had been crushed and thanks to the much needed helping efforts of Persephone and Rampage ...even Vivica, Spellbinder was able to prevent Stavros from escaping and keep american and greek embassy authorities from being murdered..>>

<< she heard Alycia nearby reading Stavros his extradition warrant while he was taken into custody. He would FINALLY answer for his role in MysTech's tyrranical hold on the globe. But even as that aspect of this raid was being wrapped up, Morgan watched the exchange between Haleigh and Ava. She saw a new aspect of Haleigh...a depth of humanity and a view into the personal life of Haleigh that had not previously been known to many in the Six. Despite the situation...the sisterly bond between these two sisters transcended ALL that happened between them in this moment. Spellbinder had once enjoyed such a bond with her own sister many moons ago.>>

incredible...

<< she thought as she watched the two woman. Morgan and Haleigh had found a new level of trust..even FRIENDSHIP over the last few months before her untimely "Death" and through that, Morgan began to see a new side to Haleigh and realized her for the honorable woman she was. THIS moment further reinforced that. The sorceress began to fill slightly bad for how she had treated Ava...the woman was only doing what MORGAN would have done for her own mother...trying to protect her family. She couldnt blame her for that and it wasnt AVA's fault what happened to Sharon Kelly....and FINALLY Morgan began to actually feel RELIEVED that Alycia hadn't been able to give the word for her snipers to strike down Ava. It would have satisfied her "eye for an eye" feeling ...but it wouldnt have been FAIR. The justice would come when Stavros was deal with in trial.>>

did we accomplish what we were supposed to? is THIS what Alison meant by redirecting?

<< Haleigh brought forth the Seige Perilous. that mysterious, often terrifying mystical gem made of the smooth faced, flawless ruby surrounded in a large, pure gold plating with ancient symbols carved around it. at the SIGHT of the gem, Spellbinder couldnt help but flinch a bit...as her own personal memories of the gme and master mold crept up into her mind. but she didnt show any outward reaction...she remained quiet. the gem floated forth and grew in size...now to the point of a large door as the RUBY of the gem disappeared and there was now a "cosmic" doorway...with winds flowing out from it. Would Ava by ABLE to take those steps? not everyone else was so LUCKY to have a GEM to enter the cosmic gateway of this gem...which was usually reserved as the final, most fearsome PUNISHMENT and final end of a foe.>>

<< Morgan's mind wandered a bit...the gem had an undeniable allure to it..as perverse as that sounded. perhaps because she had experienced its power...and still managed to RETURN from it as HERSELF.>>

<< but even as the sorceress watched the powerfull, heartfelt moment between these two and the situation around the compound was now undercontrol, ERIKA came back AGAIN and attacked Guardian. Spellbinder turned...but then came the cries of pain from Nicolas!>>

NICOLAS!

<< Spellbinder and Persephone went to help the mutant, to free him from the witchfire attack but soon, that didnt matter as all the mortal men around them froze in their tracks and the skies grew black. the envrionment began to sing a song of ANGER and Spell knew who it was.>>

Ororo....she's coming.

<< and as the skies proclaimed the arrival of their mistress, Ororo came into view...looking so STERN and powerfull, in an outfit that suggested she was PISSED and ready to beat some ass.>>

guess who's gonna DIE now!

<< Morgan almost giggled as Ororo hurled Erika away from Alison and NEGATED her attack on Nicolas. As Persephone stood up from the mutant, Mogan helped him up and stood next to him, allowing her cape to flow around him and cast shadows on his body while physically covering other ares of his body.>>

Nicolas....are you okay? << she whispered as Ororo was now in full view and proclaimed that it was time for Erika to PAY for what she had done.>>

<< Morgan looked over to see Guardian, MorningStar and Alycia were also watching this moment unfold.>>

[Alycia Barnett]

:: everything happend so FAST. Alycia was REALLY growing tired of Erika King.....as she felt herself almost feeling dreamy and entranced by the witch in a attempt to get her to fall into the trap of "wish craft", Guardian and MorningStar burst into the mobile command center and stopped Erika's illusion and pulled Alycia out of the center. Alycia shook her head as she rubbed her temples.::

ugh....

:: she looked at Alison.::

much obliged, you two. But can you PLEASE do something about that woman? like ELIMINATING HER!? she's interferring in a federal matter!

:: Alycia was QUITE tired of this stupid bitch trifling with her. she may have only been human but her contempt for Erika rivaled that of Alison and Morgan's...if anger COULD be turned into power...Alycia would have MORE than enough to kill Erika dead HERSELF.::

:: MorningStar got Alycia out of harm's way as Guardian destroyed Erika's manifestation. the commanding officers of the operation , along with Alycia continued to oversee the raid and with the help of the six, the resistance of the cassadine clan was quickly crushed. and Alycia rushed forward with magistrates to PERSONALLY capture Stavros. The man was taken into custody as Alycia sharply read him the extradition warrant and mirandized him. All the while Ava and Haleigh were working through an very heart rendering moment.::

:: Alycia turned. she COULD have signaled her snipers to strike down Ava NOW. the moment was right there for her and she had VOWED to bring the same pain to Stavros that HE had brought to her. but as she watched Haleigh dealing with her sister, the contempt in her for that woman softened JUST a bit. She put away her signaling device and did NOT cue the snipers to cut Ava down. She would fullfill her mission to see Stavros taken BACK to america to answer for his crimes just as Alison had predicted and truthfully, in her heart of hearts...she felt that she had done the right thing, letting HALEIGH handle her own sister.::

:: standing with MorningStar and Guardian now, Alycia looked on when suddenly ERIKA attacked agai! Lunging at Guardian and setting Nicolas on FIRE! Maybe Alycia wouldnt have AVA murdered..but ERIKA was another story. Erika may have had power, but that wouldnt STOP Alycia from trying her best to kill this woman if she could.::

:: touching her device, she commanded::

OPEN FIRE ON THAT WOMAN!

:: but at that moment...nothing happened. Alycia looked around and noticed that all the mortal men around her were FROZEN in their tracks. it was an eerie sight. at first she thought it was Guardian but the skies above..the winds, the elemental fury...she realized it was something beyond this realm and as Ororo appeared, she couldnt help but marvel at the weather goddess, the woman saved Nicolas as Morgan and Persephone went to his aid and took control of the situation of Erika. Ororo dealt with Erika in a most hard hitting way and Alycia pumped her fist and exlaimed.::

YES! get that bitch....GET HER!

:: She wanted Ororo to utterly DESTROY Erika...and in THIS case...she would get her wish, without any reprocussions.::

[MorningStar]

[ Now that the battle had ended and Alycia was safe, Delilah had a moment to catch her breath. She looked on as Haleigh and Ava said heart-wrenching goodbyes... She almost wanted to stop it, to save Haleigh the pain of having to watch her sister go for the last time, but she knew it was for the best. She wanted to comfort Haleigh, but didn't know how. She reflected on what a shame it was that she didn't know her better after all this time.

Then Erika showed her crazy face again, but it wouldn't be for long. She watched Ororo appear, frightening and beautiful. Her vengeance would be massive, she knew. Like this, Ororo scared her a little bit. Erika was finished and could hurt them no more. Physically at least. But emotionally...how would Alison deal in the months and years to come with the loss of her sister as well? She and Haleigh would share the same burden.

Delilah's heart caught in her throat as she beheld the scene before her. Ororo: both judge and executioner, goddess of life and death. ]

[Rampage]

"I'm fine, Morgan, although I didn't expect to give you quite this much of a show just yet."

Nicolas whispered back. Even an attack like that had not robbed him of his his wit, especially considering that Ororo had restored him in body. A body that was now completely uncovered until Morgan pulled him close to her so that her cape could provide some measure of modesty to the metahuman. He took advantage of the offered hand and stood beside her. He could feel her body heat combining with his own, protecting him from the cold projected by her cape's shadow as he looked up at Ororo. The goddess was captivating, timeless in her beauty and absolutely terrifying as she passed final judgment upon Erika King. He kept hold of Morgan's hand a bit longer, squeezing it in thanks before letting go as he stood in her cape's protection.

[Erika King]

- Erika was halted by the actions when Ororo appeared. Great! That was just what she needed. The woman who trained her even though she hated her. Ororo didn't understand her at all. She never took the time to get to know the real her. She didn't understand what Erika was all about. Ororo always loved Alison and Cameron more than her. The pain of the rock and wind jolted her entire body. Ororo was way stronger than Erika and she knew that, but there were things she had to get out. -

"Oh Shut it Ororo! I know all about the family I destroyed! They deserved every last thing they got! With Alison pretending she wasn't even a part of it and with Cameron doting on her ever move. It was SICKENING! I had to do something and Malice provided me with the support I needed.. The STRENGTH I needed to do what I should have done all along..."

- She was about to unleash a secret she had kept hidden from the everyone even Ororo and something Alison would never have foreseen. Erika needed to get these out. Erika needed to say everything. -

"Malice was MORE of a mentor to me than ANY of you! She gave me the strength to KILL my baby brother! It wasn't easy! I loved him more than anything! But he was getting in my way! Alison was MY sister before she was ever his! She was supposed to be MY friend... and he was supposed to like ME MORE! I HAD TO KILL HIM! I HAD TO KILL HIM! AND I WON'T STOP UNTIL SHE'S DEAD TOO!"

- Erika went for Alison again with her anger blazing in the night. She knew she probably wouldn't make it but she needed to kill that hateful bitch. She was the cause of every problem in her life and she needed to die. -

[Pam De Beaufort]

Persephone looked to Erika and was astonished that one single person could hold so much jealousy within them. No one loved me, no one understood me, everyone loved Alison. Blah de fuckin' da. If she wanted to be a better person than Alison, or even a better witch than Alison, the only person that was holding her back was HERSELF. But what Erika said next was the most shocking revelation yet. She killed Cameron, her OWN brother, because Cameron and Alison had a tighter bond.

Seeing Erika lunge for Alison, with lighting speed, Persephone unraveled her whip and swung it in Erika's direction. The whip wrapped around the woman's body tightly as she moved forward, tightening her into a vice like cacoon. With Erika's back pressed against the front of her body, Persephone's whip slowly began to grow three inch long thorns, which slid into Erika's tender flesh like a knife through butter.

"Where do you think you're going..."

[Ororo]

:: Ororo stood over Erika. the shadow of the immortal weather goddess cast long over Erika and everyone knew what time it was...but Erika DEFIED Ororo in a way that no one else would have dared. No one who was SANE that is. She revealed what Ororo had always knew, that her insecure jealousy was her ultimate weakness and could not be overcomed....it was the very thing that prevented her from being as effective, as LOVED as she thought she deserved.::

:: Ororo narrowed her eyes was Erika revealed that it was HERSELF who actually murdered Cameron...but looking back she realized that the woman was more than primed to be a catspaw for Malice. She was not strong enough to forge her own path or to find the control and the BALANCE between white and black magick so she fell under the manipulation of someone who was MORE than willing to send her down a path to self destruction::

In your foolish, misguided quest for revenge, you have MORE than sealed your fate. the blood of your brother will be on your hands...and your soul will be DAMNED to the darkest, most unrelenting HELL...beyond anything your feeble mind can conceptualize.

:: Ororo's voice was deep, loud, elegant. Erika lunged for Alison AGAIN, Persephone stepped in and Ororo raised her hand and extened her arm out::


CORRECTION....your rampant campaign of destruction WILL STOP NOW....


BEGONE!

:: lightning. one of the most violent and powerfull manifestations of nature. This goes BEYOND anything that Erika thought she could harness....Ororo is ONE with the elements...worshipped as a goddess LONG before she even came to the realm of Limbo and now , on earth..the elements cannot HELP but climax in glee as their one true mistress now channels them as flawless as a conductor directs a symphony.::

:: with one fluent move, Ororo BLASTS Erika with pinout accuracy. the lightning is so powerfull so BRIGHT that the light around everyone REVERSES and everyone is convered in shadow as the blinding , MASSIVE , jagged bolt BOMBARDS Erika King. a crash of thunder ROCKS the coastline so hard...that the ground SHAKES. the lightning VIOLATES Erika's body to the basic level...irradiating her so much that feedback now comes out of her mouth and eyes. the lightning CONTINUES to savage her body as it convulses and Ororo continues to BLAST HER , with a look of complete unforgiveness on her elegant face.::

may your soul NEVER find peace, you despicable creature.

:: the lightning strike climaxes and the elecritcal feedback lashes out..striking the ground around the six at random as Erika's body EXPLODES and a blast ring of force eminates from the epicenter of the explosion...leaving a deep, severe scorch mark where she last stood...and only residule molecular traces of the woman once known as Erika King..her scream echoes in the winds and begin to fade....as Ororo stands there with no sign of regret at destroying Erika so violently.::

[Harbinger]

:: The Cassadine resistance was crushed and Stavros was captured.Guardian stood with her arms folded. they had succeeded in altering the course of events JUST to satisfy her vision of Alycia trying Stavros on American soil. However, she DIDNT reveal the TOTAL scope of that vision...something else that would shock everyone when it came to Alycia. Alison CHOSE not to say anything...for in her mind, in this instance...revenge DID equal justice. ::

:: at this moment however, Haleigh was now faced with the task of dealing with her sister, Ava. The woman prooved to be up to the task as she presented Ava her options with as much compassion and sensitivity as she could. the sisterly bond they had shone even through this moment....which was more than could be said for the problem Alison faced with her own demented and worthless sister Erika.::

:: the seer looked on, knowing that Erika was about to have her ONE LAST SCARE but even as Erika came again, making a deadly pass at herself and Nicolas, ORORO appeared. all others around them EXCEPT for The Six, Ava and Alycia were frozen in their place and Ororo appeared in a dark, violent elemental symphony.::

the moment that we have ALL been waiting for us now upon us!

::Preparing to lash out at Erika with the full force of her telekinetic and temporal based powers, Guardian didnt have to as Ororo hurled Erika away with a wind funnel into a rock. the immortal weather goddess stood over Erika and condemned her, passing final judgement...a most JUST sentence.::

:: Erika dared to defy Ororo and suggested that it was her RIGHT to destroy Alison...just as she had...DESTROYED CAMERON!::

It was YOU.....that was when Malice REBROADCAST Cameron's psychic and emotional feedback to me from the moment of his death...there were images of YOU....feelins of HURT AND BETRAYAL. NOT because you abandonned him..but because you were HURTING HIM! you hurt the very person whom you claimed to want to protect about all else!?

:: Alison couldnt believe it.....but at the same time, Erika's WEAK and fractured mind made her a PRIME target for Malice and so...there was a common factor in all of this. ::

My brother was doomed from the start....i will forever have to live with my choice to abandon him when i was a young girl. but YOU....you prooved to be the worst of all. a walking hypocrate who had NO sense of honor and was motivated by jealousy. You are TRULY pathetic.

go to hell...and give my regards to YOUR mother when you get there...

:: It was clear that Alison had NO sympathy, no feeling of regret for Erika and as the woman lunged for her again, Guardian held out her hand, preparing to puree' her with her TK when Persephone yanked her back with her transfiguring whip and Ororo passed final sentence on the renegade witch before SAVAGELY obliterating her with the full power of LIGHTNING..leaving nothing but the finest molecular ash where Erika once stood. through the fury of that final assault, Alison did not turn away or cover her eyes...she REVELED in the final suffering and destruction of Erika...for in that moment..she now knew that she was FREE! FREE of the dysfunction of her family and she would never again have to be bothered with it OR THEM.::

i'm free......

:: she said softly::

:: the final moment of Erika was over...leaving Ororo standing there looking upon them all with a most unforgiving glare.::


Ororo....thank you....for your help....for dealing with her as she truly deserved....

::bowing her head::

for doing what I probably should have done YEARS AGO.

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh stood behind her sister, placing her hands on Ava's shoulders, as the gem grew to open a doorway sized portal and bathed them both in a soft red light. Haleigh shuddered with a silent sob before sucking in a deep breath and trying to stay more or less composed for her sister's sake, as it dawned on her that this would be the SECOND time she would watch someone she cared about disappear into the Seige Perilous.

Dark thunderheads above rolled violently and thunder BOOMED overhead.... and Haleigh attention was called to where most of the group had now gathered.... Erika had come back... and Ororo had appeared in response. Haleigh knew this was something to stay out of... as it was between Alison and Erika... but as Ororo reprimanded Erika, and Erika tried one last time to hurt Alison, she revealed who had killed Cameron after all. Haleigh felt a stab of pain and a surge of anger... of ALL people, it had been ERIKA?! she had BETRAYED her own brother.... betrayed them ALL... and then she'd KILLED him to get back at Alison.... and now everyone around Cameron was hurting... and Erika had the NERVE to whine about how SHE felt?

Haleigh was ready to lash out and give Erika a piece of her mind... but Ororo beat her to it.... with such intensity that Haleigh has to shut her light-sensitive eyes. Lightning cracks and strikes all around them, and by the time Haleigh opens her eyes, there is darkness and only a scorch mark where Erika had stood, which Haleigh can barely see through the spots in her eyes [as if she'd looked directly into the sun or a bright flashlight]. She looked back up at Ororo, blinking repeatedly to get her eyesight to readjust. Alison thanked Ororo... but Haleigh could bring herself to say anything. She cast her gaze at Alycia... wondering if the attourney had gotten everything she wanted. Not likely.... as she had vowed to kill Ava to hurt Stavros... and Haleigh, as she had promised, stood in the way. Was Alycia still so bloodthirsty for Sharon's avengence that she didn't CARE if it caused Haleigh such pain? Did Alycia think that she was the ONLY one mourning Sharon, and therefore, the only one entitled to vengeance?
There was no way to tell by looking at the former DA... and there was no way Haleigh was going to ask, at this point. She felt a deep seated hostility for Alycia developing inside her. Where once there had been respect for a woman who'd been ever the professional... now there was repugnance for a woman who blindly attacked her enemies with hatred that belonged to them ALL... acting as though this crusade was hers alone, when truly... they should have all come here TOGETHER.

[Erika King]

< The lightning went in and out of her body in a pain that she had never experienced in her life. Though she was so defiant and determined, her death was a welcomed friend. She couldn't live with the fact that she killed her brother and she knew she had been manipulated by Malice. Her pain was so real and so strong and when she tried to come to terms with what she had done, something wouldn't let her. A lingering effect of Malice's power. The Lightning was literally charring her from the inside out as she screamed out. >

"I MIGHT BE DEAD, but CAMERON is NOT! LOOK AT THOSE GIRLS! LOOK AT THEM! They aren't who they appear to be.. They ARE CAMERON! They ARE CAMERON!"

< She was consumed entirely and in a explosion of true white light the body of Erika King EXPLODED and was shattered among the debris and people on the shore and the compound. Erika King was dead. >

[Ororo]

:: Ororo stood before the rest of the group and their allies, looking upon them all with a rather stone faced expression. after a few moments of silence as the winds blew away some of the ash and dust from the spot where Erika once stood, the immortal weather goddess spoke.::

the menace of Erika has been dealt with. Regrettable that she escaped my scrutiny long enough to cause the damage that she has. No matter how much time has passed, or what i have learned...even i can be flawed in my judgement at times.

:: For all that she had become since first arriving to Limbo so many years ago...Ororo never forgot her roots as mutant or human. She knew that she could still make mistakes..and that there were always lessons to be learned.::

Do not thank me Alison. It is I who should be apologizing to you...all of you. Erika prooved early on to be most inept at finding and managing the balance between white and dark magick, her mind, her spirit were WEAK and she revealed how fake and phoney she was. I cast her out of Limbo, not realizing how desperate and depraved she was and that made her a PRIME candidate for Malice, who was able to mainpulate her and use her as her catspaw.

Erika showed the ultimate ugliness of the King clan...she became the very thing she once lauded herself for being AGAINST. she was a disgrace to everything that i showed her.

:: looking to Alison::

Never let ANYONE tell you that you were wrong for abandonning your family when you did so many years ago. You have always possessed the strength and courage to do make the HARD choices...to do the things others are too weak and afraid to do and you KNEW that your family was destined for destruction. While you are considered to be the "cold" one...you have prooven to be the one with the most strength of character and you ACKNOWLEDGE your own capacity for darkness and COMMAND it to your advantage. In that you and I are very much alike.

You are free now, Alison. Free to finally mourn your brother, and to continue your life as you will.

:: waving her hand...a sparkling wind effect travels around her and flows out in front of the group.::

behold...the spiritual essence of Cameron King, now released from the physical shell of the "twins" a testament to Cameron's strength of will to HANG ON to this reality despite his death. he wanted to reach out to you Alison....and to you Haleigh...to you ALL. He wanted to let you know that he was finally OKAY but he was not able to effectively communicate in this manifestation.

:: Ororo holds her hands out...and the essence of Cameron King flows forward to Alison, circling around her, allowing them to communicate on a deeper level that goes beyond audible or verbal words. allowing them to say their peace to each other as only a brother and sister can and to say goodbye.::

:: Ororo herself nods with satisfaction as the spiritual essence flows away from Alison and upward...fading away in a sparkling green haze of magick.::

:: turning to Haleigh and Ava.::

this is an opportunity. the chance for you [Ava] to live your life anew, free of the sins of your father and the ever present scrutiny that would await you in this world. Your loyalty, your strength of will...they are marvelous traits to have. Allow yourself the chance to use them in a way that BENEFITS you, in a life where you no longer have to look over your shoulder.


:: gesturing to Persephone::

come forward , child. it is time for you to fully acclimate into this timeline. this is where you belong. The Darkchilde sent you here just as Ava is not being sent to a new place...and like Ava, you deserve the chance to fully appreciate this reality in which you are apart of.

[Harbinger]

:: Guardian stood...in her heart and mind, she felt more alive than she had in AGES. FINALLY she was FREE. Erika and Kelly were DEAD and she wouldnt have to spend another moment on them. As Ororo offered her own apology for not being able to deal with Erika sooner, Alison looked upon the weather goddess. She didnt want Ororo blaming herself for what Alison felt was BAGGAGE that she should've dealt with ages ago. Erika was ALWAYS an embarrassment, so was Kelly and how ironic that despite all their problems...Cameron and Alison were ultimately the most connected through it all.::

:: Alison nodded silent as Ororo spoke. her words were a source of comfort and encouragement and as the haunting soft green glow of Ororo's magick sparkled into view, she saw and FELT the presence of Cameron. the essence of all that he was flowed forward like a never ending stream of wind as Ororo directed it toward Alison.::

:: she looked up, closed her eyes and held out her hands as an eerie chiming sound could be heared in the air. she felt Cameron touch her heart and she reached out to him..their sibling bond transcended any psi screen or any other obvious barrier of communication. a tear flowed down her face as she slowly exhaled...finally able to say a personal farewell to her brother KNOWING that he would be okay now.::


Goodbye Cameron. Rest now, baby brother.

:: the stream flowed away from Alison and back toward Ororo before up into the air above her before disappearing in a haze of sparkling green orbs. Alison slowly opened her eyes....and a look of peace could be seen on her face. her cobalt blue eyes were a bit misty.::

[Vivica Lennox]

She was mezmerised by the actions taking place in front of her. As Ororo appeared and everything around them froze, it was breathtaking. Vivica felt honored that Ororo chose to keep her alert for the confrontation. She couldn't believe it. Erika had killed Cameron. It was too much for her to deal with. She thought of the times that she had consoled Erika after his supposed accident and how they planned the funeral together. Tears streamed down her face as she couldn't believe how stupid and manipulated she had been. She picked up the gun and along with Alycia's cue she began to open fire on the woman aiming three bullets right for the CENTER her head, but as Ororo continued to appear, the bullets stopped along with all of the officers and everyone else.

"I can't believe her...I cannot believe her..."

But justice would soon be rightfully served as Vivica watched Ororo obliterate the woman right where she stood. She was amazed at the raw natural power of Ororo. She controlled the elements as she was one with them and she was. As Erika was dispatched of, the Weather Goddess began to explain about the twins! She was right! Cameron was the twins. She had felt it from the moment she first laid eyes on them. There was something not right about them, and now in the prescence of his very essence, Vivica collapsed on the floor as Cameron said goodbye to her sister. God, she missed him so much. She missed just talking and not having to finish her sentences because he could. She missed him down to her very CORE and she would never get over him, but knowing he was okay, knowing he was moved on and rising above.. just knowing that he was happy, would suffice the pain for now.

"He's so beautiful..."

Vivica watched now as Ororo moved on to talk to the others about what was to come. What would happen to the Six? Were they even the Six anymore? Would they continue their work after all that happened. The death of Cameron, the betrayal of Alexis, Erika King, Malice, The Inferno, and now the even more perplexing debacle with Ava and Haleigh. This was all just so much. Vivica was glad to be on the outskirts of everything. She now respected these women more than she EVER had before.

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah gasped. Her eyes darted to Alison. Erika killed Cameron. ERIKA killed Cameron. Not Malice. Not Mystech. Alison's sister had killed her brother. She resisted the urge to rip Erika's head from her body. She knew Ororo would do what was necessary. And if not...it was Alison's right, not hers.

She watched the unbridled vengeance that was Ororo's retribution. The goddess was horrifying...strange that one being contained so many faces within her. It looked like murder...but it felt like...like...justice. As Cameron's spirit was released and was able to make peace with Alison, and Ororo spoke to Ava about the life she would be able to lead, she felt a calmness descend over the group.

Things were on their way to being right again. ]

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: The scene was graphic and fabulous; Erika completely obliterated by a massive lightning bolt. But as Erika's body was being consumed by the power of Ororo, she began to shout out who REALLY killed Cameron King. Immediately looking to Alison at the revelation that Erika herself had murdererd her own brother, Persephone knew this would hurt Alison, but also be the nail in the coffin. She would finally get to let all ties go of her family without feeling guilt. ::

:: Turning back to the scene, as Erika's body exploded, Persephone shut her eyes and shielded them with the back of her hand. Suddenly all was silent. Looking to where Erika once stood, she was now nothing more than a pile of ash blowing away in the wind. Looking back up at Ororo, she finally spoke, closing this chapter in Alison's life for good. ::

:: As Ororo turned her attention to Ava, Persephone knew this was it. Whatever was about to happen would happen, and she would be 'intergrated' into this world for good. In all honesty, she was slightly frightened. She would finally be leaving her 'old' life behind...there was no going back to it. Looking to Ororo as she called her forth, Persephone's face showed no outward emotions indicating her hesistance about doing this. Stepping forward, she wasn't sure what was to happen next, or how this would be done. The goddess just kept quiet and awaited her 'new' destiny. ::

[Ava Cassadine]

The scene diplayed before Ava was amazing. The power this woman, Ororo, had was incredible...power that could of easily been used AGAINST Ava during the raid to capture her father. A true testiment of what Haleigh truly did for her. As the scene died down and everyone made their peace about this Cameron King character, the silver haired woman turned to Ava. Looking at her with uneasy eyes, Ava took a deep breath in before looking to Haleigh.

"I don't want to go....I don't want to leave my father. I don't want to leave you.."

Lowering her eyes before closing them, Ava knew this was the only way she would 'survive'. For once in her life, she wasn't putting her father first, but HERSELF. Drawing Haleigh in, Ava burried her face into her sister's mass of blonde hair.

"I wish things could have been different, Leigh.."

Stroking her hand down Haleigh's hair, she finally pulled away intaking a deep breath. Her eyes were watery, but she refused to let her tears fall. Perhaps this time trying to be strong for her sister.

"Σας αγαπώ."
(I love you.)

As much as she tried, a single tear managed to escape and fall down her cheek. Turning away from Haleigh, she looked back to Ororo and stepped forward. Now standing next to Persephone, both woman were at equal height, built, and with similar features. It was no doubt Ava was Persephone's crosstime alter. Looking to Ororo, Ava said nothing. She just awaited the ending of her life...with her eyes wide open.

[Oracle]

<< there was resolution for more than one issue here...even as Alycia's goal was achieved and successfully redirected thanks to the efforts of the Six; the menace of Erika was FINALLY ended by Ororo and the TRUTH about Cameron's death revealed. Malice had a hand in it...but the ultimate act of betrayal and murder came from ERIKA herself. Despite that damaging revelation, Ororo revealed Cameron's soul and spirit to Alison, allowing the siblings to make their peace and bid each other farewell as he went on to finally rest. it was a relief for more than one member of the Six...as they had all been effected by his death.>>


<< As Ororo addressed Ava and Persephone, encouraging them about this next step they would take. the two women came forward in their own ways. Ava realizes what she must do and says her goodbyes to Haleigh as everyone looked on. and now, standing before the doorway to the mysterious cosmic gem, the seige perilous, the two women look into the cosmic gateway with unwavering stares.>>

<<Guardian offers a final word of reassurance and Ororo gently ushers them forward, assuring them that they are doing the right thing.>>

<< the two women pass through the gem TOGETHER as their bodies are enveloped by white light. the rays of light beam forward from the doorway, spinning around as thunder and wind can be heard. what is happening to the women cannot be seen but AVA is taken away, she will will awaken in another reality, a Greece that is as spendid and regal as it was in stories of antiquity. she will live the life of a princess. while PERSEPHONE finds herself bathed in warm golden light. ALL her memories flow around her in movie form...and she remembers. but more importantly she FEELS. as the more recent memories of her time in this reality come forward...she feels something she hasnt felt before...an emotional connection as the emotions and feelings of AVA are now integrated into her. Ava is granted the life of luxury that Persephone once enjoyed and Persephone is now granted an emotional connection and IDENTITY in this reality...a reason for BEING here and WANTING to remain!>>

<< a wave of light flows from the gem as the doorway returns to its "cosmic" view and Persephone is able to slowly return from the gem, wearing an outfit similar to what Ava was wearing...there's a different look in her eye, she feels different and looks on everything before her in a way she hadnt before. Ava was gone, and Persephone was FOREVER changed.>>

[Ororo]

<< Ororo welcomes Persephone back, taking her hand as the goddess re-emerges from the seige perilous.>>

Ororo: It is done. Ava is now living the life she always dreamed of. the life of those her father often praised. She has no memory of this life time and will go on to enjoy herself as she deserved. and now, Persephone has an identity. She IS Ava in this reality...having received the emotions and the feeling...that part of Ava's soul that gave her the passion to balance out the cold exterior. you are now fully integrated into this reality...able to have the second chance at a full life that Darkchilde wanted you to have.

Embrace this new state of mind...this place and make it your own. You have friends :: gesturing to the Six:: and family :: to haleigh:: to help you along the way.

:: looking at everyone.::

It is time for me to leave. My involvement here is done. You must now return to America with Stavros and finish out the rest of this. Bright lady watch over and protect all of you.

:: Ororo waves goodbye as she disappears in a column of spinning wind and dead leaves and as she leaves...all the mortal men around them are released from their stasis. the seige perilous returns to its normal state and is now back in Alison's gloved hand.::

[Jessica Hamby]

Haleigh is shocked by the revelation that the TWINS are Cameron's psyche split in two... she feels a little confused by it... but is comforted in seeing his essence visit with Alison before ascending to the afterlife. At least HE will see peace.... for Haleigh, however, this moment is bittersweet... as her sister is about to leave. She turns back to Ava.

"So do i..." Haleigh whispers, in response to her sisters wish that things could be different. They embrace one last time, and Ava pulls away to face Ororo and the SP. Haleigh turns her back to the proceedings, unable to watch. She kicks a basketball sized rock with such fierce vehemence that it SOARS out of sight.

GREAT.... My sister's identity, her MEMORY is going to be taken over by a woman with as much warmth and compassion as a PARKING METER in JANUARY.

Haleigh keeps her back turned to the group, trying to rein in her emotions. Ororo says a farewell and leaves, and haleigh is silently standoffish as she waits for Spellbinder to take them back Stateside.

[Vivica Lennox]

Vivica's breath was taken away by the sight of Ava and Persephone switching forms with the Seige Perilous. It was rather compelling but she wondered what Haleigh was feeling at the moment. She was losing her sister but not really losing her sister and now Persephone was human. That had to be quite the change. Things were about to be stirred up in ways like never before. Vivica spoke softly at the event, somewhat yawning.

"You guys... must not sleep alot..."

She was trying to lighten the tone of the entire situation. Some extremel heavy stuff had happened to them and now everything was becoming somewhat returned to normalcy. She wanted nothing more than to go home. She was dead on her feet. She had been a field agent for the CIA for years and this mission was kicking the shit out of her, and she had been shot. A blow she had never suffered in the field. She gave the Six credit where credit was due and felt a little reassured that what Cameron was doing was good work after all.

"I don't know about you, but I am going to miss that Sydney.. she was so much like her dad it creeped me out..."

[Rampage]

Nicolas stood transfixed by what he was seeing. He took in Oror, watching her almost more thanthe events that she was responsible for. He could not read her mind but he wastrying to get any clue from her what she was feeling. From watching her face, he got a sense of grim determination at what must be done, anger at Erika, and guilt at not cutting her short beofr Cameron was harmed. he was absolutley overtaken with curiosity at how she would cope with such a thing, being an immortal goddess and all.

As Erika was being destroyed by the lightning, he watched as the luminescence nearly burned into his retina the sight of her molecules being dispersed. He revelled a bit in having someone so wicked be done away with. Her revelation that SHE had in fact killed Cameron actually mad eit easier for him to watch her death, as she was even more despicable than he had realized. He could actually understand her trying to kill him, but to attack your own flesh and blood? To Nicolas she was less than nothing and he was glad that Alison was rid of her.

The revelation that the twins WERE Cameron was surprising to him, but not as shocking as one would think. As he soaked in the news, it made their actions and reactions to Cameron's death make that much more sense.
As Oroo addressed them and they prepared to leave, he was gratified that they were able to get through this pretty much unscathed, at least phsically. Well, as long as a $5000 suit doesn't count. He smirked as he stood beside Morgan in his birthday suit. He would of course dress himself once they got back. Besides, it was no one's business YET that he could have covered himself at any time. Nicolas chuckled softly and watched as Ororo departed. He turned to Morgan.

"Are you ready to go back? You missed going to the islands you wanted to see, and I needed to ask you something related to that in any case. Well, either way, we can return any time, huh?"

Nicolas waited for Spellbinder to transport the team home...

[Pam De Beaufort]

:: As both herself and Ava walked 'into' the Seige Perilous, memories from her past and present played like a movie in front of her. What were mere seconds to everyone else seemed like hours to Persephone. An overwhelming feeling of warmth washed over her body as both herself and Ava were intergrated. She could feel Ava's memories, her passion, her strength. But she still felt like herself. She still had her memories of her own timeline. She still had her memories of entering this one. It just seemed as though she was 'whole' now. That she actually belonged in this timeline instead of just an outsider assisting her best friend's crosstime alter. ::

:: Stepping out of the SP, Persephone now wore Ava's clothing. Low slung black leather pants, black spike healed boots, and a black three quarter length v-neck top. Allowing her amethyst eyes to glance around, Persephone felt somewhat odd...like she had woken from a coma ready to get back to her 'life'. She was Ava now. ::

:: Seeing Haleigh's back turned, Persephone knew the pain she felt. She felt it too...the pain Ava had before entering the Seige Perilous. Deciding not to go to Haleigh, she knew the woman needed time to adjust to this. Hell, she needed time as well. ::

[Oracle]

<< and so, even as another issue is resolved, the uncertainty of the future adjustments lay ahead. with things being wrapped up by embassy officials, Spellbinder teleports the six back to NYC, back to Illustra. Everyone is able to return to their individual luxury apartments located on various residential floors. there is no physical trace of "the twins" anymore and Karen and Zach have since returned to Illustra as well.>>

<< several days past as members of the team, rest, recover and adjust to the changes...the delicate situation between Haleigh and Persephone who is now "Ava" in this reality has only BEGUN to be addressed. meanwhile, the high profile case of Stavros Cassadine is playing out over the media in yet another high profile blow against mystech as well as FLUSHING OUT the federal officials on capitol hill who were complicit to the evil of MysTech.>>

<< for all the damage that Alycia has done to MysTech, she will finally be rewarded for her efforts in a way that no one would expect but not before she has one last scare in her campaign of revenge for Sharon Kelly.>>