Challenges and Betrayal

[Aphrodite]

- Pink sparkles of dust left Alison's body through her nose and mouth as she was rendered unconcious by Morgan. Disappearing from the throne room, Aphrodite had done her part in helping destory the six and Persephone. But suddenly, a strong pull to appear in the throne room in her TRUE FORM, was starting to take over her body. -

"Whats going on...NO!"

- Pink orbs circled around Aphrodite's body as she disappeared in a flash of white lights. Reappearing in the throne room, in her true form, Aphrodite's long white silk gown swayed along the dirt ground as she narrowed her eyes at Spellbinder. -

"An eye for an eye, Spellbinder....Persephone went too far by murdering Hades and leading Hecate to murder Hera! I overlooked Demeter's demise, but I will not watch her destory us all! I have no quarell with you, Sourceress, but I will defend myself if you choose to attack."

- Poised and elegent, Aphrodite was far from a physical battler. Spellbinder had a huge advantage over her. But she did have a few tricks up her sleeve if the sourceress would not back down. Aphrodite would not go down without a fight. -

 

[Spellbinder]

Olympus

<< Morgan's eyes widen as Nicolas buckles from extreme pain and backlash. her psi screened mind cant register the psychic fallout and with Delilah ALREADY unconscious and Persephone DEAD...that would leave only HALEIGH to feel it...which would force her to realize just how BAD things had gone for her team!>>

<< Morgan kept Nicolas from hitting the floor too hard as she craddled him and laid him down. he looked so distressed even now and Morgan herself was MORE than upset...with her team mates down all around her...and Persephone nearby...DEAD! as she held Nicolas, the cape of her unholy "inferno" costume spread out around her.>>

HELLS BELLS!

<< she screamed! her icy violet eyes just a tad misty from exasperation and ANGER...She dropped the ball AGAIN...at least in her mind! she covered her face, trying desperatly not to give in to the desire to cry. her spell worked! Aphrodite was FORCED to appear and Morgan cast her icy, hostile glare upon the goddess who dared to justify what she'd done.>>


NO ONE from this timeline will hold sway over me and my friends...least of all some glorified bimbo whose greatest talent is to lay on the ground naked.

It's EASY to present a "justified motive", you manipulative wench. You BETRAYED your supposed friend Persephone and prooved yourself NO BETTER than Zeus and the rest of Olympians.

Hecate murdered Hera because she was TIRED of being under the heel of you self absorbed, ungreatfull beings. she was your EQUAL and you treated her LIKE GARBAGE! You want to talk about who deserved WHAT? Hera got HER just desert and ZEUS deserves to share her fate! ALL of the problems of late have been caused by one of YOUR OWN!

<< thunder rumbled as Spellbinder stood up, her face enshrouded in shadow.>>

ZEUS, has shown that his bread and butter are the WOMEN on this mountain. as it is in nearly EVERY society, without a woman..a man is not nearly as grand as he seems and since he insists on hiding behind the goddesses around here.....and since YOU seem to be functioning under some misguided notion of "eye for an eye" i will be GLAD to see that you inherit the fate i have planned for ZEUS. Give my regards to DEMETER when you open your eyes again :fdevil:

<< a sparkling trail forms in her outstretched hand as the Soul Sword flashes into her grasp, the din from the silver mystic flames surrounding the sword can be heard as its haunting glow casts over Aphrodite.>>



<< a chime sounds off as Aphrodite is caught up in a stepping disc and TELEPORTED into morgan's grasp. As the disc opens up vertically at an angle Morgan snatches Aphrodite OUT by the neck, effortlessly hoisting her up HIGH in the air as she stabs the soul sword into Aphrodite's breast. Spellbinder's cape flows behind her as winds rise in the air.>>

do you know what a mastectomy is, Aphrodite?

<< Morgan's shadowed enshrouded face betrayed a psychotic grin of white gleaming, slightly fanged teeth as her eyes began to glow.>>

it's one of the most humiliating things a WOMAN can endure and for someone like YOU, whose body is the sorce of adoration and inspiration to men on earth at large...IMAGINE how they would REVILE you ..with a mutilated body?

<< twisting the sword, Morgan yanks it out , leaving a now mutilated and destroyed breast before she SLICES the godess across her throat, spining around and finishing off the deadly pass by slicing her across her abdomen and with each slice, the dark magick from the sword irradiates her body.>>

you wont have to worry! because you'll be DEAD shortly and ill make SURE that your body FEEDS whatever DEMONS live in this timeline!

<< and with that, Morgan raises her sword HIGH, intending to DECAPITATE the goddess.>>

 

[Athena]

meanwhile

:: Athena and Black Widow continued to battle, destroying much of the area surrounding them. To Black Widow's credit, she, RIVALED the strength and resiliency of Athena's most noted champions such as Atlas and Diana of Themyscria! But this was not the time to give credit to a foe as she continued to provoke and taunt Athena with her irreverant ways and CONTINUED to try to boast superior strength and fighting ability!::


:: due to Persephone's diversion tactic as Athena was about to STOMP Black Widow, the hybrid managed to gain the opportunity to turn that attack back on Athena, flipping her and bringing her down to the floor and attempted to snap Athena's neck! Athena GRABBED her hands immediately and STOPPED her from being able to move as they struggled once more. It was a short lived play though for Persephone was now being killed at the hands of MorningStar while Guardian and Rampage were tearing at each other. it was the work of Aphrodite, a truly cunning and manipulative goddess who was content to let people underestimate her so long as SHE knew the power she possessed.::

:: Haleigh would undoubtedly register Persephone's VIOLENT death and at the hands of MorningStar no less coupled by the psychic backlash from Rampage's telepathic STROKE. Haleigh didnt have the benefit of a Psi Screen and while her mind was more resilient to psychic attacks than an average unprotected mind, she wasnt on Athena's level. the feed back would catch BOTH women's attention but Athena would feel far LESS pain than Haleigh. they BOTH had no choice but to survey the other raging battle. Persephone dead, MorningStar and Guardian knocked out, Rampage seizing from a telepathic stroke before falling, leaving only Spellbinder, who was clearly distressed. Even IF Spellbinder destroyed Aphrodite...she would be left ALONE to face Zeus and Athena!::

Persephone is DEAD!

:: a ray of golden light shined down on Black Widow::

Justice has been served and now...VENGEANCE will be MINE!

:: Athena disappeared from Haleigh's grasp all together, having transformed into a sparkling, swirling haze of golden orbs and now swirling ALL AROUND Black Widow.::

You COULD have survived had you been SMART and while you are a POWERFULL woman, you are not worthy of my favor. For choosing to defy us over Persephone, and for hurting my beloved Bupol and showing yourself to be the untamed SAVAGE that you are....yours as a FATE that is earned by ANY truly craven, cowardly wretch of a warrior!

:: Athena appears before Hecate and IMPALS her with a golden spear, lifting her up and embedding a spear into the ground so that Haleigh is now painfully perched up and her body has no choice but to slide down.::

your HEAD will serve as an OBJECT lesson to all the savages on EARTH who would attempt to defy ME! the goddess of WAR!

:: and with one fell swoop, Athena SLICES Haleigh's head clear off with the golden, sparkling sword composed of ENERGY! at that moment Athena lets out a triumphant cry! she looks very damaged...bruised and bloodied. her hair a mess, her gown ripped and dirty but once more she prooves that she is UNMATCHED.::

 

[Circe]

and as always....

back on mainstream earth

{ Circe continues to smile as she enjoys the heady feeling of seeing Persephone being destroyed! she lays across her double chaise lounge inside the throne room of her magnificent rotunda and as the storm waters of the black sea churn around the isle of aerie, Circe laughs softly. the images from her large, floating viewing orb tell her all she needs to know.}

it's INCREDIBLE!

{ she snaps her finger as one of her bestiamorphs attends her.}

to think that THEY thought they could defeat ME!!

{ the image of Persephone's dead body continues to take center stage on the orb.}

though they may have escaped ME, they found their ends at the hands of the gods/goddesses whom they foolishly thought they would be able to dupe.

{ looking out and around the immediate area she was in.}

it's almost too easy now isnt it?

{ slowly standing to her feet.}

With her last chance of salvation gone....I shall destroy Pandora and take posession of her box...and the whole WORLD will bow before my chaotic wrath. no power on EARTH will be able to stop me!

{ she waves her hand, the viewing orb now shows a distraught and saddened Pandora who is chained in a dungeon far below. this young woman, charged with guarding one of the most deadly objects in the history of Earth, now has NO one to stand between her and certain death at Circe's hands...even though Circe is truly MAD to think that even SHE will be able to control the power of the box unleashed.}

 

[Seer]

the isle of aerie/Mt. Olympus

<< a golden mist flows along the jagged rocks surrounding the isle of aerie. the magick of Dr. Karen Victoria cloaking and shielding herself, Alycia and a small group of Force Works soldiers from the deadly sirens that guard the perimeter of the island around its circumference.>>

<< Karen's own knowledge of history regarding Circe has allowed them to bypass many of her standard traps for the average tresspasser and they are now welll on their way to reaching the rotunda...in a mad rescue attempt for Pandora!>>

<< Dr. Victoria and Alycia Barnett are strong, fierce women who would never back down from ANYONE...but even THEY cannot hope to over come Circe's power. the stakes are rising higher and all that stands between EARTH and certain, SUDDEN destruction now IS the bravery of these two women....they may by the time needed for what's left of the six to return..but the ultimate price my be THEIR LIVES!>>

<< Pandora lies in a cell far below, and Dr. Victoria carefully guides the cloaked rescue team past bestiamorphs and through the sprawling, splendid levels of the massive rotunda. Circe's wicked laugh can be heard all around them and the place REEKS of evil and indulgence.>>

<< Pandora will have one last chance to escape....let us hope she is fast enough and STRONG enough to capitalize on it.>>

-----------------------

back on Mt Olympus


<< the once glorious and regal halls through the massive labryinth of mt olympus are now stained with signs of battle. blood, scorch marks, physical damage and the sounds of chaos and dischord ring out all around the floating fortress.>>

<< The Six has taken MUCH damage and even as Athena and Spellbinder add a point to each opposing side's tally card..the final, most HATED battle is about to begin. Spellbinder, though among the most powerfull, will not likely survive a full on battle with Athena AND Zeus but with this timeline having been so badly corrupted already....ANYTHING could happen..and probably will! and so we watch!>>

 

[Aphrodite]

Mt. Olympus

- Aphrodite grew angry as Spellbinder regarded her as nothing more than a slut who laid around naked all day. What the hell did these history books of hers write about the Gods?! This was ridiculous already, and Aphrodite was far beyond livid with this blonde trash. -

"ENOUGH! I stood by both Persephone AND Hecate when Zeus and Athena regarded them as traitors. I befriended Persephone when no one else dared to. I remained by her side when she MURDERED her mother; defending her even then! I tried to bring peace to Olympus before you even showed your gastly little face here. But she took it TOO far! She killed Hades, leading Hecate to loose her last shred of sanity and murder Hera! If I did not stop Persephone she would destory us all!"

- Spellbinder's blood lust was as strong as Hecate. Reasoning with her wouldn't go far, and Aphrodite realized this when she summoned a weapon far more powerful than anything she had seen before. Taking a step back, the blade flashed with vengeance. Waving her hand quickly, a pang of pain shot into Spellbinder's heart, increasing rapidly as each second passed. Her heart began to speed to unhealthy levels, pumping blood violently throughout her body creating overwhelming sensations of dizziness, fatigue, and heat. Spellbinder's milky skin flushed out to shades of pink, turning darker and darker until her pores began to BLEED. Blood seeped from her nose, eye sockets, ears, and other openings of her body more rapidly. -

"Athena!"

- Yelling for her friend, she knew she would not be able to handle Spellbinder alone. Aphrodite may have been strong, but she sure as hell wasn't at the level of Hecate or her counter part. But before Aphrodite could summon her friend for help, she slipped into a stepping disc, disappearing from where she stood. Moments later she appeared, virtically on top of Spellbinder, being pulled out by her throat. Grabbing Spells blood soaked wrists, she coughed out, digging her nails into Spellbinder's skin. -

"Let......g...o...."

- Eyes widdening, Aphrodite let out a gastly scream as the soul sword went plunging into her chest. Blood poured out of her mouth while Spellbinder began to fillet her; twisting the sword and cutting her breasts off. Her body was in shock so she barely felt the pain, but the humiliation was painful enough. Her battered and bloody body fell to the ground, barely alive or recognizable. With blood staining the whites of her eyes, Aphrodite looked up at Spellbinder, watching her stand proud with her sword held high. Swallowing hard, Aphrodite spoke her last words, CURSING Spellbinder with one of her infamous and most DEADLY love/anti love curses ever: the scorned love. -

"You......will...feel the pain.......of watching one....you....once loved....come back....and HURT YOU! ALL OF YOU!"

- The sword came plunging down, slicing through Aphrodite's neck, and cutting her head clear off. Aphrodite was dead....another God slained that shouldn't have been. But Aphrodite didn't leave without making sure Spellbinder would feel the same pain that she inflicted on her...on a more personal level. -

 

[Pandora]

The isle of aerie- dungeon

back on earth- the six's timeline

"UUUUGH!"

Wrestling with the cold metal cuffs that bound her wrists, Pandora thrashed violently in a desperate attempt to free herself from the chains. Her wrists were bruised and raw; bleeding down her arm and hands. Pandora wasn't a superhuman or a mutant. She was no god or hybrid. She was an immortal woman, created by the gods themselves, to protect a box that held the worlds doom. Her odds to escape Circe without aid were minimal.

"DAMNIT, CIRCE! YOU VENOMOUS SNAKE!"

Pandora bellowed in anger and frustration. Circe had NO idea what she was about to embark on. The contense of the box could not simply be controlled. They would feed on Circe's greed then consume her and everything else in this world. Slumping onto the dingy stone ground of Circe's underground dungon, Pandora needed to think quickly. She may not of had super powers, but she was savvy as hell. She was quick, intellegent, and smart. Trained by Minerva in different forms of martial arts and weaponry. Unfortunately her training was of no help when Circe captured her......Sighing out, she couldn't dwell on the what ifs and past mistakes, she needed to focus on the task at hand.

"Okay, focus....Circe...Circe....She's cocky, overly confident...has a major superiority complex. She probably thinks something as simple as chains can hold me. There has to be something here that she's overlooked...something here that I'VE overlooked."

Standing, Pandora grabbed the chains with both her hands, tugging them firmly. Looking at the brick wall that anchored the chain, Pandora pulled them again noticing bits of dirt fall from the one hole holding the chain. Pulling once more, Pandora began to move the chain in a circular pattern, breaking away more of the old, moldy stone.

"Come on.."

Letting the chain go, she used her fingers and began to dig between the slabs of stone and dirt, the sharp edges of the broken rock cutting the pads of her fingers. Without wavering, Pandora pulled one more, tugging more of the chain out of the wall, which loosened a bit more of the rock. All the struggling from before actually paid off...she was so close. Continuing to pull bits of rock away from the chain, Pandora took the chain within her hand once more, wrapping it once for a more secure hold. Closing her eyes, she began to breathe deeply, clearing her mind of everything. With meditation techniques she had learned over the years, she began to invision the chain and only the chain. Her objective, pulling it from the wall. She focused her mind on giving her strength to pull the chain from the wall. Inhaling once more, Pandora fiercely pulled back, YANKING the chain from it's stone hold, breaking her right arm free. A smile of relief appeared as she looked down at her free arm. Finally, a step forward!

"You should of bound me in mystical chains, you gutter rat."

Turning her attention to the left chain, Pandora kept a sharp ear out, periodically checking the door located up a flight stairs, to see if Circe or one of her bestimorphs was coming. Atleast with one arm free, she could fight with the chain that was bound to her wrist. But hopefully she would free her other hand before that scenerio played out. Bound and determined, Pandora was SO close after DAYS of no water, food, and constant torture. She was not about to give up now.

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Isle of Aerie- dungeon

<< as Pandora struggled to free herself, the young woman's resourcefullness and resolve paid off but as she continued, she failed to notice a golden glow underneath the crack between the bottom of the door and the floor. soon, with a rushing harp sound, the door opens slowly and quitely and Dr. Victoria is standing there in her regal black flying suit, while Alycia Barnett stands by herself in a flattering black cat suit outfit which functions as state of the art contouring "body armour". the two women look upon Pandora who is largely regarded as a mythological character but here in the flesh, her youthfull beauty is quite a sight to behold.>>

<< Karen smiles upon the young woman.>>

You're courage is remarkable, child.

<< bending down to help Pandora as Alycia covers the door with her sleek, state of the art plasma cannon>>

But you will not survive on that alone. we are here to help you.

<<Karen points at the restraints on Pandora's wrists, as a beam of sparkling golden energy begans to hit them and eventually causes them to snap and fall off of the wrists. she helps Pandora up.>>

We knew of Barbara Minerva and we know of Circe's mad plans and we're here to make sure she does not achieve her goals.

<< turning to Alycia who nods an "all clear", Karen turns back.>>

getting out of here will be like a guantlet. Ms. Barnett and I will cover you and ensure safe passage to the surface of this isle.....and at that point...

<< looking at Alycia, who shared Karen's look of uncertainty>>

we'll...go from there.

<< Karen's voice was clear and the hint of disdain was there but still, she seemed collective and in control as a golden orb she conjured lights the darkened halls of this underground dungeon system.>>

come. stay between Ms. Barnett and myself.

 

[Spellbinder]

Mt. Olympus

<< Spellbinder's shadow enshrouded face betrayed no visible signs of pain as Aphrodite tore at her arms and wrists with her nails. if she were to receive cosmetic damage in exchange for avenging Persephone and her comrades...so be it. but as Spellbinder maimed Aphrodite and prepared to finish her off with the soul sword....Aphrodite struck back in a way that perhaps was WORSE than what Morgan was about to do to HER.>>

"You......will...feel the pain.......of watching one....you....once loved....come back....and HURT YOU! ALL OF YOU!"

<< this was more than mere words...this was a CURSE! and Morgan could FEEL the words reaching into her soul! what would this mean for her? would Rampage come to hurt her and betray her as all other men had? the very idea that she had allowed herself to TRUST HIM was now starting to make her feel foolish and afraid all at once. she faltered but NOT before the sound of the battle between Athena and Black Widow brought her back in focus. Athena KILLS HALEIGH!>>


HALEIGH! NO!!

<< a loud, agitated chime sounds off as the glowing white eyes from morgan's shadow enshrouded face betray a look of extreme grief and dismay! ANOTHER ONE!! she was ALL ALONE!>>

you may ADD to the pain that i've ALREADY known when it comes to love....but it will be the LAST THING you do to ANYONE on this team! Your fellow gods will RUE the day they crossed OUR path!


BY THE SOUL OF HECATE! I'll SEE TO IT!

<< with a cry of vengeance, Spellbinder brings the soul sword down and decapitates Aphrodite! the sound of the blade and its dark magick rending flesh and bone as well as nerves, veins is not a pretty one and Spellbinder's already blood sprayed costume (which didnt cover much of her own skin) was now covered in MORE blood as Aphrodite's body fell to the ground.>>

<< Spellbinder was only DEGREES away from the "darkchilde" aspect of her personality. She was devastated by the way her team had been dismantled by Aphrodite and Athena and she did the only thing she could to not only protect them but to AVENGE them. but was it ENOUGH!?>>

<< She could always find a way to over power and fight back...that was her ultimate drive but how could she combat the power of love? it could make a person feel good and it could HURT like nothing else!>>

<< she dropped to her knees...there were so many OTHERS around her already dead. she was so ANGRY but so GRIEF stricken at the same time...she was nearly in SHOCK as she covered her face and bowed her head.>>

<< the scene of the battle was horrific....>>

 

[Pandora]

Pandora was at her wits end as she struggled with the last chain. This one was stubborn and would not come out of the wall. Growling out in aggravation, she just wanted to scream to release the tension that had built in her body. Continuing to pull the chain with all her might, she didn't notice the glowing gold lights that shined along the cracks of the dungeon doors.

It had been well over 200 years since she last placed her box in a private location. Many tried to find it, but all failed. She was resourceful and quite good at what she did. Hell, she was created for the sheer purpose to protect her box. Years of different aliases to protect herself from forces beyond any normal mortals. Years of traveling the world and basically living like a gypsy. Training of the mind, body, and spirit, and she STILL got caught. You'd figure when the gods were whipping her up they could of given her SOME damn powers. This was ridiculous already. Lost in her own thoughts of anger and determination, Pandora gasped, quickly turning toward Karen Victoria. In a reflexive move, she whipped the chain that was still connected to her wrist by a cuff, striking the woman.

"Who are you..."

Hearing that Karen was there to help her, Pandora was hesitant to believe her. But something about her ora calmed Pandora. She had a kind face...unlike Circe's vicious manipulations she had endured. Looking to her wrists as Karen magically released the cuffs from her, she shifted her eyes to the woman once more.

"You're a witch....How do you know who I am? Where I have been?"

Standing with the assistance of Karen, Pandora gently rubbed her raw skin around her wrists, wincing slightly in pain. Pandora's ebony eyes instantly lit up hearing Minerva's name. Smiling, she knew Barbara would send help for her....even if it was the last thing she ever did. Circe had already gloated about destorying Barbara in a huge battle at her estate. During her time in the dungeon, she had already grieved for the woman she considered to be like a surroget mother to her. But it made Pandora so happy to know that Minerva was still coming through for her, even now. Nodding her head as Karen spoke and gave her the 411 of what would be happening, she placed her hand on Karen's, stopping her before she moved to her position.

"Thank you, madam. Both of you. You don't know me, yet you are still here risking your lives to help me....And I apologize for striking you earlier. It's been a very rough few days, to say the least."

Pandora was a very kind woman. She wasn't stubborn or bull headed. She took help when she needed it, and appriciated anyone who offered. It was apparent that even though the gods created her, she was NOTHING like them. Taking her position between Alycia and Karen, although Pandora was the one who was being rescued, she wouldn't allow them to fight Circe alone. Gesturing to the two semi automatic guns holstered to Alycia's leg, Pandora insisted on helping.

"Ms. Barnett, I've been trained for years in weaponry. I can be of help."

 

[Artemis]

isle of aerie- dungeon

:: Alycia stood tall. her toned, feminine body was definately flattered by the body contouring "armour" that she wore. looking more like a seductive S.H.I.E.L.D agent than a stylish district attourney, Alycia stood watch over the entrance as Karen attempted to liberate the beautifull young Pandora. Alycia couldnt help but cast her eye over the woman, her beauty was striking...a testimony to the detail the goddesses paid to their creations. Pandora was one of MANY objects/persons that prooved to Alycia that the world was MORE than what was readily known to modern man. here was a woman who had been referenced as both mythology and sometimes a precautionary addage...she was REAL!::

:: but despite that, Alycia didnt get starry eyed or beside herself. she'd seen too much as an ally f the six and knew how to handle herself. as Pandora understandly offered some reservation and resistance, Dr. Victoria worked her motherly charm and assured Pandora they were here to help and would do what they could. as they began their anxious escape, Pandora nodded to the small fire arms in the hosters around Alycia's high heeled boots. Alycia looked at her for a momente before looking down. stopping for a second she unfastened the two desert eagles and handed them to Pandora.::

From what i've read on Barbara, the woman was a maverick with hand guns and other weaponry. if you were her ward then you MUST know how to use these.

:: Alycia's tone was cold, but there was a hint of humour in it as she winked. she had a tough, no nonsense demeanor about her but she wanted to help Pandora alleviate any nervousness she might have...despite the odds they were about to face::

:: as Karen lead the way Alycia brought up the rare.::

My men are out on the grounds around the rotunda at various points. I've also radioed some naval assistance from any navy ships near by and they said they will gladly help out. All we have to do is get out of here and up to the surface...by then the firepower that my men brought will be enough to hammer back the bestiamorphs.

:: Alycia didnt comment on Circe. she knew this woman was WAY out of her league but she certainly WOULDNT cower before her either. she'd rather be incinerated into ashes while resisting than to hide like a spineless coward WAITING to be rescued.::

 

[Seer]

things are getting worse

Mt Olympus

<< the battle between the gods/goddesses and the six reached a violent BLOODY climax. Black Widow and Persephone are dead. MorningStar, Guardian and Rampage are incapacitated and Spellbinder, who has just helped EVEN the score card between the warring teams with her killing of Aphrodite is now buckling under a state of SHOCK. her friends and loved ones either dead or hurt...and she herself having just received a haunting curse from Aphrodite coupled with the reality of this situation....and KNOWING what is waiting for her on her own timeline's earth if she returns now....its all more than even she can bear. She needs help...and FAST for while she is plenty powerfull, she still has Athena and Zeus to deal with.>>

<< of them all, MorningStar is perhaps the least injured and in the safetfy of the pentagram of protection, she will have time to stir back to consciousness..and not a moment too soon.>>

------------------------------------------

Isle of Aerie, The Six's EARTH

<< Dr. Victoria and federal agent Alycia Barnett have facilitated the rescue and withdrawl of Pandora from Circe's clutches. the three women quitely and carefully move through the winding tunnels of the dungeons, carefull not to draw any attention to themselves. It is an uneasy alliance between them as Pandora has been through ALOT and is still a bit hesitant, but she trusts Karen and has just been armed by Alycia.>>

<< the three women make their way along a curving corridor with torches that further light their path. the dungeon is dank and there are many cells with the bones of prisoners long dead at the hands of circe's bestiamorphs.>>

<< things go well enough but just as the women might dare to breath a little easy, they round a corner only to be DISCOVERED by Circe's RAVEN, who more than does his job of sounding the alarm, flying away to summon reinforcements. the time for stealth is over...its now time for a FAST and SPEEDY ESCAPE TO THE SURFACE!>>>

<< with Circe poised to destroy all of creation and all these things happening on both sides of the coin...it makes one wonder just what is instore for Earth? we have no choice but to watch>>

 

[Zeus]

Zeus' body was cloaked in a shaded corner, watching the battle presist without him. His body needed time to heal after Spellbinder's attack. He had yet to encounter a woman with such strength...It annoyed him. Smiling with delight, he could always count on Aphrodite to come through at the last minute and help her fellow Olympians. She possessed the little blonde sprite and forced her to attack Persephone! Oh this was devine! His eyes began to glow blue in anticipation as he watched Morningstar KILL Persephone in cold blood! Her own teammate! Justice was finally served and that harpy was DEAD! Aphrodite would recieve a wonderful gift for her efforts once he took care of Spellbinder.

"Well done, Aphrodite. Well done."

His body was almost done regenerating, giving him enough time to see Athena murder another one of Persephone's allies! The tables had turned, and finally victory would be his. Spellbinder was outmatched, three to one. Her teammates were either dead or incompasitated. He would take great pleasure in--

"NO!"

Yelling out in horror, Zeus watched as Spellbinder summoned Aphrodite and STAB her! Stepping out from the shadows, his body was at peek performance, but not soon enough. Spellbinder not only murdered Aphrodite, she humiliated the woman by disecting her body and decapitating her. She was a friend of Persephone's all right. She was just as ruthless and disturbing. Spellbinder collapsed to the ground in shock and anguish. Zeus felt no sympathy for her. His sister was dead. His brother was dead. His wife and his closest friend! SPELLBINDER WOULD PAY!

"Your tears will turn RED and STAIN my skin before i'm done with you, WOMAN! You WILL NOT LEAVE HERE ALIVE!"

Metallic silver chest plate, head armor, forearm and shin cuffs appeared in a flash of lightning, all inscribe with the lightning bolt symbol. With a huge sword of his own, composed of pure energy, Zeus bellowed out in a rage of fury, running toward the kneeling Spellbinder in lightning speeds, before LEAPING in the air toward her. Swinging his energy blade down at her, his ENTIRE BODY, turning into nothing by energy, literally CRASHING upon Spellbinder and envading her. Electricity and photon energy pulsed throughout her body in massive watts, burning her from the inside out.

 

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar's eyes fluttered open. Hazy, blurred vision. She blinked several times, only succeeding in clearing her vision enough to see the cold stone floor she was laying on. She moved slowly, and her body ached as if it had been hit by a mack truck. She blinked a few more times and her vision righted itself. She cast her eyes around her, settling on Zeus who was now in full battle armor and making his way right towards Spellbinder, who knelt by her.

She opened her mouth in warning, but no words came out. She was so dry, it felt as if her mouth was filled with dust. Zeus was flooding Spellbinder's body with photon energy, Delilah could recognize it as if it was a part of herself. A part of herself...

Still groggy, she reached her arms out to Morgan, placing both palms flat on her friend's back. She felt the photon energy begin to pump into her body as she absorbed it. It flowed from her fingertips through every nerve ending, every limb, rejuvenating her as if she had drank a truck load of Red Bull. She siphoned off all of Zeus' energy that she could until it felt as if she was full. Full of power.

She stood, feeling her body begin to glow once again. ]

"Flame on."

 

[Black Widow]

Athena took hold of Haleigh by the wrists, stopping her from breaking the woman's neck and putting a halt to the action. Haleigh fought Athena's control, to the point she was trembling with effort, as the two fought for dominance. This moment, as the quiet fell between the two, the battle between the OTHERS registered, and Haleigh felt a pang of pain in the center of her heart.... it was a bizarre thing, but it occured immediately to Haleigh what it meant. She looked up, and sure enough, Persephone fell DEAD at Morningstar's hand. Haleigh stopped struggling against Athena and showed almost no realization that the woman had disappeared from beneath her.

"Persephone.... Ava.... no......"

She said quietly, as she stared at the sight of the other battle. She hardly paid attention to Athena or what she was saying. A second blow came from Rampage, whose mental anguish was broadcast to everything with a brain. Haleigh's mind wasn't entirely unprotected, but unlike those with psi screens, she was somewhat vulnerable, and she instinctively covered her ears with her hands as if subject to a painfully loud noise. It stopped as suddenly as it started, and Haleigh began to move forward to go to her fallen sister-- RIGHT into Athena's spear. The shock of being impaled pulled her back to HER battle with Athena, but the pain seemed to fall away, even as Athena stuck the spear to the ground, pinning Haleigh there, whose body slowly slid down to the marble floor. Haleigh stared up at Athena, as the fact that her own end was near became very apparent. THIS death was different in that she had time to realize what was about to happen, where as with Spellbinder death had come too fast to even react.... but Haleigh showed no signs of regret, instead, only a heartfelt pain for those already lost.

"I COULD have survived, Athena, yes.... by BETRAYING the ones I love.... you may not understand this-- in fact, I suspect you don't, as you tried to ALSO get Rampage to shed Persephone like dead weight.... but I would rather DIE than abandon the ONE PERSON I promised I would ALWAYS protect, NO MATTER WHAT.... but my sister is gone.... my team has fallen... I can only take comfort in knowing that YOU, too, will come to an end. Too bad I won't be there to watch 'em knock you down."

Athena raised her sword, and Haleigh looked up at the goddess. It was kind of surreal.... Haleigh gave a sardonic laugh... her last contribution, defiant to the end. She had done her part to the best of her ability.... and kept the goddess of war suitably distracted long enough for her teammates to do harm to Zeus and terminate Aphrodite.... but now it was left to Morgan and a waking Delilah.

 

[Spellbinder]

Olympus!

<< Spellbinder began to weep. It was probably the WORST time to fall apart, but everything was happening SO FAST and SHE didnt have the power to stop it! Persephone and Haleigh were dead! Rampage was probably close to death after having a massive telepathic stroke and Delilah was passed out. she was ALL ALONE! any other time this probably wouldnt have mattered but she was now facing TWO of the most powerfull on Mt. Olympus. ONE ON ONE she knew she could make a go of it and she had enough of an array of spells to hold them both back but for how long!? a third of her team DEAD , another third incapacitated!>>


DAMMIT!

<< she shrieked as she tried to get ahold of her self. her hands still covering her face. She was so distressed that the fact that Zeus had reappeared and was now bellowing didnt register any WORSE than anything else that she'd seen/heard so far.>>

<< the self titled "king of the gods" came for her, true to form he was all about making noise and much display. he manifested his own form of armour, looking more like an over grown metallic monstrosity with gray hair and a steroid enhanced body than the god painted by mythology and manifested a sword of LIGHTNING.>>

<< even as the din of the assault came close and closer....Morgan was still grappling...trying NOT to fall into deep shock. the glow and the heat from the massive energy finally causes her to look up, in a rather detached stare before she finally realizes that it's Zeus himself trying to destroy her! >>

<< she felt her body seizing with shock and pain as the energy invaded her. she gritted her teeth as she tried not to scream. she had to do SOMETHING...a spell, a stepping disc...SOMETHING!>>

<< but even as she began to buckle and felt like her body would explode, she felt HANDS on her back. MorningStar was AWAKE and using her power over energy to siphon/DRAIN the power of Zeus' attack from her body! and since HE himself had t urned into energy, MorningStar was siphoning HIS essence as well!>>

...goddess!!! Delilah!!! you're ALIVE!

<< Delilah's attack would have PULLED the force and execess of Zeus' attack from him and into HER, leaving Zeus rather drained as Spellbinder exhaled with relief at both being saved from a sudden ambush and the fact that Delilah was alive and well!!>>

<< she looked at Zeus!>>

GET AWAY FROM ME!

<< as she stood up, she swung her fist, which was encased in a halo of dark magick viciously uppercutting Zeus dead center in his jaw with a punch that would put a man into ORBIT as she used the FULL FORCE of her super strength. She attended to make SURE she reduced Zeus' lower jaw line to POWDER with that punch>>

I'm GLAD YOUR SISTERS AND BROTHER ARE DEAD! IT'S NO LESS THAN THEY DESERVE!

<< her face once again enshrouded in shadow as her eyes glowed solid white she rose into the air.>>

and before you even ATTEMPT to hurt anyone else...i'll see YOU DEAD! OLD MAN!

<< diving into a vertical stepping disc, she teleports in the twinkling of an eye to MEET Zeus at his new air born point and as she emerges from the disc, she looks more demonic.>>

you've NO IDEA what women IN MY TIME can do, old man but you're about to FIND OUT!

<< she clasps both fists together and swings across with such force and might as she slams her clasped fists across Zeus' jaw again with the full force of her power, intending to smash his jaw and the entire left side of his face while sending him hurtling back down toward MorningStar and giving HER the perfect AIM to blast him point blank!>>

 

[Athena]

Olympus

:: a sparkling, golden disc slices through the air and frightening speed.::

and I will show YOU what women in THIS time can do, witch!

:: the disc, hurled by Athena , who possessed PERFECT aim SLAPPED Spellbinder in the back of the head so hard. It is intended to K.O. the witch but at the very least, dizzy Spellbinder enough so that she will began to fall out of the air.::

did you think that I had been overwhelmed by that braggart, Black Widow?

:: kicking Haleigh's severed head forward::

THINK AGAIN!

:: the goddess, who proudly wore the bruises and scars from her battle with Haleigh, was once again wearing her golden helmet along with her golden energy sword and shield. She intended to deal with Morgan first, who was clearly out to see Zeus destroyed and THEN she would come for Delilah. if the fall didnt kill Morgan, Athena certainly would.::

I have taken you at your measure...and found you WANTING!

 

[MorningStar]

[ MorningStar watched Morgan rage with demonic ferocity at Zeus. She knew that her friend would never let a MAN take such advantage of her and not return it to him tenfold. She watched Spellbinder - impressive and terrible yet darkly beautiful as she raised into the air. She went pound for pound with Zeus, beating him down like a dog. She stayed on the sidelines, unnoticed, while Morgan did her thing. Which gave her an idea.

She watched Morgan deliver a crushing blow to Zeus's jaw, sending him backwards towards her. The timing was perfect. Using her powers over light, she manipulated the rays as they reached her - much as she did when she created holograms in the air - changing her appearance. She knelt where Zeus had fallen. But when he looked upon her, he would not see his adversary, but instead gazing down at him would be the face of his adoring wife. Delilah now appeared to be Hera herself kneeling over Zeus!

She made shushing noises as she ran her hands lightly over Zeus' breastplate. She touched one hand comfortingly to his face, while the other found its way under his armor to touch unprotected skin.

She then let forth all her destructive power directly into Zeus. ]

 

[Spellbinder]

Olympus

<< Spellbinder cries out as she is struck by the flying disc that slams into the back of her head. she lurches forward and falls out of the stepping disc.>>

head rings.....hurts....so dizzy.....can't get my...bearings!

<< she wanted to close her eyes and sleep. the PAIN!! she continued to fall, unable to think clearly or MOVE! everything was spinning around her. She's not able to see MorningStar giving Zeus his just reward....or that Athena is responsible for bushwacking her.>>

SHARDS!

<< she turns....and tries to keep aloft, at least long enough to keep from falling down flat on the floor...but her sense of direction is disoriented and she falters, flying right into athena's trap.>>

 

[Athena]

Olympus

:: Athena points her sword as it sparkles and glows. the falling witch keeps from splattering on the floor, but she is too stunned and disoriented to climb UP while flying and flies RIGHT into Athena's line of fire! the sword transform into a golden lasson as Athena ensnares Morgan and firmly captures her::

:: in a voice befitting an indignant goddess, Athena declares as a gong tolls::

PREPARE YOUR SOUL FOR CLEANSING!

:: the goddess swings wide, forcing Morgan to travel in a large circle, ADDING to her dizzy disorientation before slamming her down to the ground. At Athena's command, golden energy manifesets, charing toward spellbinder in the form of an army of golden horses ridden by amazons who trumpet their arrival with horns and sounds of battle!::

:: the charging army of horses posseses all the power and DEADLY IMPACT of a real army of amazons and their war steeds and they would TRAMPLE Morgan to death if she doesnt recover in time to avoid them::


:: Athena cast a glance to the fallen members of the Six protected within the Pentagram. if only she could STRIKE at Rampage! but she knew that even SHE could not over come the charms of Hecate's magick which is what Morgan herself channeled. still, to kill MORGAN would be a deadly blow in favor of the olympians. ::