Assault on Illustra!

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[ Delilah did as Alison instructed and sealed off the top floors of Illustra against attack. Finding herself in the midst of a battle without three of their numbers, she set about earning her place amongst those left behind.

She saw Alison take on not only a group of drones but also draw away the army eyes. Noticing the WILDpack soldiers coming at them, she scoffed. ]

"I remember some of your comrades fondly - let me reunite you with them."

[ Delilah threw her hands immediately out in front of her, and photon "bullets" sprayed from her fingers directed at the soldiers. ]
 
:: Smiling as Haleigh used a very creative attack to break up the WILDPack, soon Delilah began to attack them with photon bullets. But what really got Alexis' attention was the fact that Alison was away from the group, battling the "mechanical eyes" by herself. ::

"Perfect.."

:: Lifting her eyes up to one of the street lamps that was close by, Alexis squinted her eyes sending a surge of electricity throughout the lamp, making it explode to get Alison's attention. Sparks flew everywhere, and the entire area was illuminated, now casting a light onto "Morgan", who Alison would see standing in the distance. ::
 
Back from the dead? Across town at the seemingly abandonned Medical Office

:: Malice, sitting in the office pool of the abandonned Citadle across town, is monitoring the battle telepathically...with an aerial view of everything. She sits still and focused as a white halo glows around her head and hands. and her eyes glow solid white::

Excellent! Starting with the one person in the group who will be theoretically the HARDEST to trick, it will be much easier to play upon the fears and emotions of the rest of the team.


:: reaching out to Alexis's mind, Malice communicated with her::

do it with confidence Alexis, just as Morgan would. I will back your play with my powers so do not falter


:: Malice, an omega class telepath, begins to reach out with her psi and empathy powers...subtlely touching Alion's emotional core again only this time not to evoke anger...but to evoke memories and sensations that could ONLY be associated with Morgan's presence.::
 
Outside Illustra- the office park/plaza

:: Guardian continue to lash out , blasting away Army Eyes. She thrust a gloved hand out and "True froze" one of them...encasing it in a THICK block of ice before waving her hand and TKing it into and THROUGH a group of others....almost like an improvised bowling ball strike::

:: the witch was capable of holding her ground but she would have to ESCALATE if she were to deal with this never ending swarm of army eyes that were designed with HER in mind. a SPELL of some kind was needed......but before she could search her mind for an idea, she turned to see a light pole near by surging violently and exploding with power..::


What.....?

:: holding her hand out to continue to deflect laser blasts with her force field, Guardian looked over and saw in the distance...a figure of a woman. the light shown down on the woman...she was tall, beautifull, ELEGANT...blonde hair...double highlights....the costume...the same that MORGAN had worn the night she died...only it was tattered.::


....NO! it cannot BE!

:: Alison's cobalt blue eyes widened at the site of this woman...this was more than a "ploy"...memories of the night with Master Mold began to flood back. the site of Morgan in the distance hit Alison like a TRUCK as her face "screamed" out to the Seer. Guardian TRULY felt the sensation in her heart of hearts that this WAS IN FACT MORGAN VICTORIA::

MORGAN!

:: Guardian cried out just as an four Army eyes flew forward in a tight , fast flight pattern and SLAMMED into Guardian's force field, detonating on impact::
 
Haleigh held her ground. The wildpack members began to turn away from her, to face the sound of squealing tires and reversing cars. They opened fire on the vehicles, turning them into zooming fireballs with such intense heat that it could be FELT for several yards. It was one of the most ill advised moves the assembly made, as Haleigh continued to plow them over with the burning masses, only now, anyone resilient enough to get up after getting hit would be afire. Members of the Wildpack began diving out of the way, and the few would still had weapons tried to make a stand.

Haleigh smiled.... did they not realize who they were up against? And here Haleigh had assumed they'd done their homework. As several of the remaining band raised plasma guns, Haleigh pointed to them one by one. The barrels of their weapons suddenly became unbearably heavy... as Haleigh filled each with custom fitting steel rods, clogging their guns and causing them to EXPLODE as soon as the triggers were pulled.

Haleigh paused, as the near desecrated wildpack army began regrouping. Alison had just called for Morgan.... but why would she do that? Haleigh could see Alison a few feet away... and she hurried there. The Army eyes began attacking her forcefield, and Haleigh could see that Alison was distracted, looking at someone... Haleigh payed no never mind the the Army eyes... and with good reason, for as she walked, a transparent globe of dim blue light began to emanate directly FROM her... encompassing her and creating a 'buffer zone' of about 100 feet in all directions from her... and any Army eyes that came into the globe lasted only seconds before short circuiting and dropping from the air like flys.

"Guardian!"

Haleigh called as she came to the top of the grassy knoll. Haleigh followed Alison's line of sight and took in one of the most shocking views of her life. Was that.... no... could it be.... Morgan? Alison seemed to believe so. Haleigh was instantly skeptical. No.... I SAW her... the siege perilous got her. Haleigh could still hear Morgan's final scream, and in her minds eye, she relive the horror of being unable to save Morgan... it cemented the notion that this couldn't be real. But Alison is SO convinced.... She thought..... it was counter-intuitive... Ali was the least likely of them all to be fooled by one of Malice's illusions. Haleigh stared at 'Morgan', mentally scanning, in search of Morgan's DNA code.

"Alison, wait... Don't move."
 
can it be?

<< While MorningStar fended off more WILDpack soldiers, helping to whittle down their numbers, Haleigh went over to Alison and from the distance in the darkness...there seemed to be a subtle fog flowing low in the air. from under the light pole that was flickering and sparking, Haleigh saw what Alison saw. the tall , elegant woman, in the same costume she wore the night she died. the costume appeared tattered, signs of a horrific battle, and the woman herself looked disoriented.>>


<< as Haleigh attempted to scan, the image of the woman seemed to rush forward TO HER in her mind. Haleigh immediately began to experience the memories of the night Morgan died. her emotional core responded as though it WERE IN FACT Morgan, Just as ALISON had responded before.>>

<< in all the ways that seemed to MATTER, this was in fact Morgan!>>
 
Outside Illustra- office park/plaza

:: Despite the Army Eye's combined effort, and the spectacular explosion, the force field held up. More Army eyes were closing in but Guardian was almost transfixed by the sight of "morgan".....shaking her head as Haleigh came close, using her own ambient blue field to repell the army eyes or nullify them, whichever came first::

Do you see her!?

:: Guardian's voice almost cracked with disbelief::

nothing i sense indicates that it's an illusion. i FEEL that it is HER! she's even wearing the last costume she wore the night she died..consistent with an unexpected "return"......she appears disoriented!

::Guardian waited on pins and needles as Haleigh attempted to scan this woman...hoping against hope that this wasnt all an illusion. but her HEART tugged at her....it just seemed RIGHT::


:: as a drone began lumbering toward the two women from the side, Guardian turned and with a look of extreme agitation, she lashed out, thrusting her hands ala Piper Halliwell and BLASTING the drone apart violently...not even giving it a moment's notice as the debris fell to the ground::

MorningStar, regroup!!! Morgan....she's ALIVE!!
 
The abandonned Medical Office

:: Malice continued to activate her omega level telepathic and empathic abilities. all around her, flickering images of The remainding Six: Guardian, MorningStar and Black Widow hovered, there were glowing white halos around the heads and heart areas of Black Widow and MorningStar while only the heart area of Guardian glowed a soft white hue.::


:: Malice herself sat in the meditative position, with her eyes open and glowing solid white and a glowing white halo around her head and around her hands....the soft hum of power was heard in the air as her mind's eye viewed the events outside of Illustra from an aerial view. each member of the six showed as a sparkling white star...registering with varying degrees of intensity on the astral plane, with Guardian's signature being the dimmest because of her PSI Screen::


That's right Guardian....breath deeply and surrender to your heart. Let it lead you down a road that you didnt think possible. For with YOU convinced in your heart of hearts...the others will allow themselves to believe that which could not be possible

:: Malice grinned as her laugh echoed softly in the abandonned office pool and across the astral plane itself. The White Queen's plan was playing out perfectly::
 
Outside of Illustra- "Morgan"

:: Alison had spotted her, and her look was of absolute shock. Gasping in as Morgan, Alexis lifted her hand to her forehead, making herself seem very disoriented about what was going on. Placing her other hand on the brick wall for "support", Alexis kept her eyes cast down away from Guardian as Black Widow joined her. ::

:: Shaking her head gently, 'Morgan's' shoulder length, blonde, double highlighted locks flowed elegantly down her shoulders and onto her tattered leather battle suit. Lifting her violet eyes, she heard Alison call for Morningstar stating that Morgan was alive. Suppressing a smirk...they were putty in her hands. ::

:: Watching as the mechanical eyes continued to their onslaught of attacks, Alexis narrowed her eyes very slightly, locking onto each of the eye's energy signals. Telekinetically moving the eyes into a circular patter around the six via their energy signal, Alexis gasped in, placing her hand onto her chest. ::

"NO!"

:: Screaming out, Morgan's voice rose above the noise. To the six it seemed as though Morgan suddenly snapped out of her dazed state, seeing the eyes circle around them preparing to attack. Running forward, Morgan's spike healed boots clicked violently along the concrete as she began to sprint toward the group. Waving her arm ala Prue, Alexis slammed a pair of eyes into one another while frying their circuits from the inside out. To the six, it looked like Morgan was using her powers over the wind. Waving her arm again, she did the same attack to another pair of the eyes, destroying them instantly. ::

:: Panting out, Morgan slowed to a stop near the six and turned to the WILDPack who seemed to move in formation closer toward the group--just as planned. ::

"You bottom feeding, cess pool rejects, NEVER LEARN!"

:: Waving her arm out, a MASSIVE energy disc appeared horizontally above the massive group of WILDPack soldiers. Although clearly an energy disc to Alexis, to the members of the six, Malice would cloud their minds making them "see" Morgan's trademark STEPPING DISCS. The energy disc began to lower, instantly incinerating the group of WILDPack, but again, to the six, making it look like they were being sent to Limbo. The disc dissipated/closed, and all was still. Only the short breaths Morgan panted out could be heard as she stood in "shock" looking out to where the battle HAD taken place. All the eyes, WILDPack, and other drones Malice had sent were gone........ ::

:: Fluttering her long lashes, Morgan shifted her eyes from side to side...Alexis making it seem she was trying to figure out what had happened. Finally turning to the three woman, Morgan’s stunning violet eyes met with Haleigh’s and Delilah’s, before falling upon Alison. ::

“Alison.....”
 
"Oh yes.... I see her. So bizarre... HER DNA, alright... but its... i don't know.... duplicated? ...no. cloned? not quite... imitated?? its like I'm looking at a PICTURE of her DNA.... and yet.... there IS a body standing over there... stable vitals, living, breathing flesh..."

Alison called for Delilah, and 'Morgan' got rid of the rest of the Wildpack AND the drones.... but Haleigh still had her reservations... for Haleigh could take her heart and turn it off, and though at the very core of her being she WANTED this to be true... Haleigh's MIND tugged at her... It just seemed WRONG.

"Alison... wait... THINK about this.... remember what you told me about the Siege Perilous? Through the powerfull vortex of the gem lies the ULTIMATE cosmic judgement. A person is judged on the totality of their deeds and spirit and then...depending on what the cosmic forces decide...they are rearranged to reflect a totally DIFFERENT angle/aspect of their being in this and every reality. They are placed in a completely new life with no memory of the former. SO.... WHY is she HERE?? Why is Morgan exempt from the gem? Why HERE.... this isnt where she died. Why NOW, nearly THREE days later? and WHY do I STILL feel like this is a trap?"

Haleigh'd spent most of her life carefully calculating every move... and even SHE felt like she was being paranoid... but years of questioning EVERY thing and EVERYONE were deeply ingrained in her very nature.... and rightfully so... it had kept her alive THIS long, hadn't it?
 
[ Delilah was taking more pleasure than usual in dispatching the WILDpack soldiers in quick succession when she heard Alison call to her. ]

And I'm supposed to have such great hearing, I thought she said...

[ She turned heard head to where Alison was looking and her face fell. ]

It CAN'T be!

[ Her face erupted into elation - Morgan was alive! Ororo had been right. She had known it. She had known Morgan couldn't really be dead. Not really.

She began to run towards the figure of Morgan. She turned her head and called back to Guardian. ]

"Alison! She could be hurt - we need to help her!"
 
Outside Illustra- office park/plaza

:: before Guardian could make a move, Black Widow advised her to wait. As MorningStar joined them, all three women watched as "Morgan" removed the present army of WILDpack and Drones.::

::Guardian looked on, confused, slightly disoriented. She couldnt believe what she was seeing, but with every heart beat...she felt that this was in fact Morgan. Black Widow's scans suggested that this might be a clone.....But Alison was not sure which way to go::


::shaking her head::

Haleigh, Morgan is apart of a unique cross time trinity. Each version of herself has access to Limbo. Each version IS the other...tailored to their reality and all three of them posses the basic power to circumvent time and space via stepping discs.

Ororo had suggested at one point that it was possible Morgan could have teleported herself to safety once she was pulled into the vortex...the discs activate with the speed of thought. If she was LOST through the layers of time and space...that might explain why she looks so disoriented now. Perhaps passing through the Seige Perilous, its attempt to "rearrange her" was foiled by her escape.

She's wearing the exact same costume she wore before she died, its as if she's been deposited right back into the reality from which she was snatched.

Delilah is right, We have to HELP HER Haleigh!

::Alison's voice seemed a tad bit frantic, the sight and shock of seeing "Morgan" at THIS of all times coupled with the behind the scenes manipulation of Malice....was apparently taking the effect Malice had anticipated::

::Guardian slipped down off the grassy knoll, walking carefully toward Morgan, her steps slow and hesitated as her high heeled boots moved across the concrete, one fist clenched, the other hand relaxed...and slightly raised. the darkness was only negated by a small ray of light that beamed down upon "Morgan"::

Morgan? are you...okay? is that really you?
 
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:: Haleigh and her damn suspicions...that woman needed a muzzle and quick before she planted any seeds of doubt that she wasn't Morgan. Listening to Alison describe the best scenario she could come up with as to why Morgan was standing her alive, this was Alexis' cue. Lifting her gloved hand to her forehead, she lowered her gaze to the ground as she fan her fingers throughout Morgan's blonde, double highlighted locks. Breathing slowly, Alexis lifted her eyes seeing Alison approach with caution. ::

"I-I'm fine...I'm a little confused--"

:: Lowering her brows, Alexis reached for Alison's hand and captured it within her own. A look of confusion radiated from Morgan's violet eyes. ::

"Of course it's me, Alison."

:: Squeezing Alison's hand gently, it took everything Alexis had not to vomit right then and there. Alison's doey eyes, her soft voice coated with concern...GOD it was utterly heartwarming...like something off of 7th Heaven. ::

"Why are the WILDPack back? I sent them to Limbo during the Wyndemere caper....What's going on Alison? What happened to me?"

:: Making herself seemed completely overwhelmed by what was going on, even Morgan would find herself in shock if put in the situation. Glancing out to where she had destroyed the massive group of WILDPack soldiers, Alexis moved her eyes back to Alison keeping a subtle shocked expression on her face. I should win a damn an Oscar for this.. ::
 
Alison had solid, logical answers.... answers that appealed to Haleigh's mind just as the look in Alison's eyes appealed to Haleigh's heart. Her lips pursed and her brow furrowed, Haleigh nodded, conceding reluctantly. She let Alison go to Morgan, as she herself descended the hill, watching Morgan warily.

yeah, because if it ISNT her... she'll be honest about it, in the face of being obliterated for trying to swindle us into believing she's our dead teammate. Haleigh thought sarcastically. She looked around them, out into the darkness, for lurking danger. Ever vigilant, she wasnt about to allow them to be bumrushed. She didn't rush to Morgan's side like the others. Didn't fawn over the sorceress prodigy. In fact, as Haleigh neared, her eyes took on a suspicious glint.... and though she had relented to Alison's suggestions... Haleigh was still a little circumspect, and it could be heard in her voice as she addressed Morgan.

"Morgan... so good to see you. You'll have to forgive my wariness... my nature, and what not. Tell me, Rabbit... WHAT did I call the kitten I gave you when I announced my return?"

Something only they would know. Haleigh compartmentalized the answer, hiding it deeply in her mind. She knew all too well that if Malice was anywhere behind this.... she would probe her mind to find the answer. Haleigh cleared her mind of thought, save for this: FUCK you Malice, if you're reading this. Don't think I won't know it if you're kicking around in my own mind. I know too much about you now to be unprepared, Diana.
 
back @ the abandonned Medical office, deep blow ground

:: Malice continued to sit in the office pool, only the hint of intermitent power hummed/flickered about the office pool. Malice herself sat quietly and focused in her meditative position, watching the events outside of Illustra in "real time" courtesy of her mind's eye.::

::things SO FAR had gone according to plan, but despite Alexis' complete glamor into Morgan bolstered by Malice's telepathic/empathic manipulations and illustions to back her play, Black Widow's highly logical mind and hybrid nature, along with her own personal experiences allowed her to remain slightly skeptical on a deep seated level despite what her heart was telling her.::

a clever move, designed to trip up Alexis! Black Widow knows that I could probe her for the answer but instead, i will give her what she is LOOKING FOR!

::Malice closed her glowing white eyes, as she resumed her monitoring and sustained projection/manipulation....about to unleash her next counter measure::
 
outside of illustra- the enemy "revealed"?

<<outside of Illustra, the uncertain situation unfolded. the shocking appearence of Morgan, whom was believed dead, and apparently still possesed of her powers as she dispatched the WILDpack and drones of Mystech>>

<< as Guardian came close, with a look of concern and an air of caution about her, Black Widow and MorningStar drew close as well...all three women understandably confused but hoping against all odds that this was in fact the REAL Morgan Victoria and not some cruel trick.>>

<< all sings, all FEELINGS and even the senses told these women that what they saw before them was in fact Morgan. it should be IMPOSSIBLE, at least for now, but there she was just the same. >>


<< but even as Black Widow expressed lingering doubt, the possibility of this being a trick would be certainly be addressed as Blackout herself emerged from the shadows of the downward ramp to the underground parking structure of Illustra, laughing at these women.>>


Blackout: what's the matter ladies? so unsure of yourselves that you're too stupid to help your own? Morgan just saved your asses and you're still out here in the open.

<< "Blackout" takes aim at the women, and unleashes a MASSIVE energy plasma ball that thunders across the way and SLAMS into the women..all around them becomes bright white and they are hit with an intense BURNING blast of energy>>
 
After all hell broke lose back in Illustra, Blaze had once again slumbered into the familiar world of unconsciousness. This time it was not the result of Alison's sleeping spells, but from the sheer pain and agony of attempting to heal Haleigh's beloved finance. After having been transported to Morgan's penthouse, Blaze would be under Karen Victoria's care.

The powerful sorceress was able to care and nurture the fallen mutant. But even Haleigh found the mutant's bravery remarkable. It was Blaze whose fiery nature kept the team intact, but without her in battle they would be outnumbered. The odds would be in Malice and Blackout's favor. Or so they thought.

Sage green pools blinked as shards of light illuminated down against the dark pupils. A few meek groans were heard from the spacious sofa at Morgan's penthouse. Sitting up slowly, Blaze had awoken. Her head possessing a dull ache but nothing compared to the atrocious ache she suffered earlier. Consequences for assisting Zack in attempt to save his life.

Sage green eyes flickered and pulsated with the mutant recovering at a rapid pace. Cracking her neck, the awful sound of bones popped as she stretched her lithe form. Standing up, Blaze registered the other leading ladies of the Six departed for battle. Noticing Doctor Victoria crawled up on the arm chair, she casually strolled over. A bright smile lighting up her heart - shaped face.

Pulling a thick blanket from the couch she moved to enrapture the good doctor in the fabric. Leaning in, Blaze warmly planted a gentle kiss on Dr. Victoria's cheek. Her fingertips massaging the platinum blonde locks back from Karen's eyelids.

Walking along to one of the side windows, she peered outside. Cries from the on - going battle stealing her attention.
 
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Outside Illustra- the office park/plaza

:: Guardian looked at Black Widow with an expression of concern. Suddenly she felt like something was amiss but she couldnt CLEARLY focus on it like she would normally. her heart , her emotions, her desire for that which was supposed to be IMPOSSIBLE were magnified 10xfold by Malice & not just in Guardian but in all three women.::

::but even as Black Widow attempted to settle any lingering doubts she had about "Morgan"...attention was diverted as "BLACKOUT" herself emerged from the entrance ramp to the underground parking structure. Looking ever so smug and disdainfull toward the Six, she taunted them about being too stupid and too distrusting to know when one of their own needed help.::

::"Blackout" unleashes a giant ballistic plasma blast at the group::

NO!!

:: Guardian turns on her high heel and frantically throws her hand out and gestures ala Prue Halliwell. a rushing/chiming sound is hard as Guardian desperately tries to deflect/TK the blast back at "BlackOut" but unknown to her, unknown to ANY of the women, this is an ELABORATE telepathic illusion. Guardian's powers cant effect what really isnt THERE and so the BLAST makes thunderous CONTACT with the group of women!::
 
The trap is sprung

<< Black Widow's own mistrust and paranoia provided Malice with the perfect way to distract them from the question of "Morgan". as "Blackout" emerged and attacked the group with fast, brutal and relentless zeal.>>

<< the giant ballistic plasma blast STRIKES the trio of women INSPITE of Guardian's attempts to TK it back. the crash of thunder and flooding of white light preceeds the immense feeling of PHYSICALL pain for Guardian and extreme PSYCHIC pain for MorningStar and Black Widow before finally all three women BLACK OUT.>>


<< "Morgan" stands there, looking down upon the fallen women as they lay unconscious and motionless on the ground. it was at Malice's mental prompt that Blackout (masquerading as Morgan) subtlely released a powerfull electrical current to bolster the Illusion of "Blackout's" attack which distracted them from the question at hand, insuring that the three women would be definatively knocked out.>>


<< nothing remains but the fading echo of sounds of battle and chaos...and feeling of dread that hangs around Illustra now that the last three members of The Six have been defeated by Malice and Blackout. the smoke, debris and scorch marks from the fierce battle all symoblize a most caculated trap set by Malice and sprung effictvely.>>

<< if ever the Six were in need of help...now is the time.>>
 
:: Stupid bitch... Alexis ranted in her head as Haleigh tried to stump her with questions that only Haleigh and Morgan would know. But luckily for her, Malice was again thinking on her toes. Turning to see herself walking down the ramp, Alexis was actually startled...but not because she saw herself, but because of the sheer brilliance that Malice had! Allowing confusion to wash upon her face, Alexis turned to Alison and the others. ::

"Alexis..."

:: Looking back to the illusion of herself, Alexis' eyes widened seeing the large energy plasma ball hurling toward them. Watching Alison try to TK the illusion away, Alexis heard Malice's instructions loud and clear and subtly emitted a large electrical blast within the vicinity completely knocking out Black Widow, Morningstar, and Guardian. Jumping back and fall onto the ground as if she too was being hit, Alexis laid motionless for a few moments. Hearing nothing but silence, Blackout opened her eyes seeing the three woman unconscious. Letting out a low laugh, she swiftly pushed herself up off the concrete and began to walk toward Alison. ::

"Poor...poor Alison. Always the one to try and prove how truly tough you are. Playing off the fact that you have a 'marble' heart...when all the while, those emotions were brewing inside you. Waiting to get out....The fear, insecurity, pain, doubt, sadness; EVERYTHING you've internalized slowly leaking out at the sight of your fallen best friend. Your one, pervaling strength in this group--"

:: Dipping down, Alexis gently brushed Alison's blue/black hair away from her face. ::

"Was your ultimate downfall."

:: Whispering between them, Alexis smirked devilishly as her fingers lingered across Alison's cheek. ::
 
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