Into the Night

[Pathfinder]

< Using Erika's powers augmented with the power of Spellbinder's stepping Disks, the group was teleported from the Skyrise Complex of Illustra Inc. to the rather large Newport Beach Estate of Erika King. They had been teleported a little off course of what Erika had been thinking and in fact they were now in back of the main house and down a few hundred feet towards the edge of the cliff where a deadly drop would meet anyone that wandered too far off the edge. The view of the Ocean and Private Beach that Erika owned however was extremely spectacular. The full moon shown bright over the night sky and seemed to set a tone for the rest of the evening. Erika however took an extremely different meaning to this Moon. It was an omen of things to come. Witches almost lived by the phases of the Moon. It taught them when to work their magick or what was to come. A slight wind flowed through Erika's hair as she closed her eye to take in a breath of the sea air, something she had desperately missed while she was in New York. She didn't understand how Morgan and Alison could live in such a nature devoid place as New York City or around so many people. Witches needed to be free but grounded creatures. They are supposed to understand the inner workings of nature and people, and seeing the severity of her situation now, being on her home playing field would be a very good advantage for her. She sighed as she said a silent prayer to the Goddess of which she worked with in almost everything. Selene. Goddess of the Moon. >

"Matris , commodo servo mihi ut a filia of luna. Tribuo mihi vires quod virtus ut visio malum ut sto pro mihi. Servo meus ago quod ago illorum iuxta mihi."

< She turned back to face the group of people who were now getting up and recovering from any injuries that they had suffered during their time in the Penthouse. Seeing Haleigh and Blaze as well as the others, she walked slowly up to them. Though it was pretty dark outside, Erika's bright silver eyes were unmistakable (think Sin City) as she looked at the group with great concern and at her brother Cameron who had just joined the group. >

"I trust you are all okay? Well perhaps not emotionally, but physically. I have had Morgan teleport you all to my own Estate in Newport Beach. We have come here because things have escalated to a degree that is too dangerous for any of you to deal with there. Now if you will please follow me back up to the path and to the attic on the third floor, I can tell you what you missed whilst you were all frozen. And to let you know, what you are dealing with, now involves me, and while I might not be your favorite person I know more than all of you now, so if you will kindly drop your egos as you enter my house, I will appreciate it. Remember, while I was a guest on YOUR turf, I was more than respectful, and that is all I ask in return from you. Now.. follow me."

< Erika turned back around as she followed the stepping stone pathway and underneath the trees and flowers that surrounded her in the backyard garden as she made her way to the back door steps and to the door, turning the handle as light flooded into the house, waiting for the rest to follow her. >

 

[Spellbinder]

<<thunder BLASTED in the skies above...a reminder that unlike Erika, Morgan's magick was NOT of the earth....and that she did not possess the same restraints as Erika>>

JUST A MINUTE!

I'm not going ANYWHERE with you.

You...YOU.....lead her to us! You LEAD that woman....an ALLY of BLACK and of MYSTECH to Illustra! THIS is all YOUR FAULT! You and your DEMENTED SIBLING! The ONLY reason i teleported us was because.....i was too STUNNED by the fact that Witchfire was ALIVE to act effectively.

<< gesturing violently at Prophet, without looking at him>>

Alison, Delilah and I are NOT at your mercy....you amateur....and if you think for one moment that I'm going to allow us to enter into your abode where you may try to bewitch us...you are SADLY mistaken.

you can take THOSE three if you want...<< point at Shockwave, Prophet and Black Widow>> two of them have already betrayed The Six and are no longer fit to return to Illustra.........

<< looking at Foxfire....Morgan paused for a moment.....the breeze blew through her blonde, double highlighted hair. her face...for a moment lost its unforgiving, hostile countenance...as she wasnt sure WHERE she stood on the subject of her sister. only a few hours ago ...she had mangled her sister's face and jaw..but at that moment, just as it was in Haleigh's apartment moments ago...Morgan had been over taken by Kelly's corrosive influence. The fact that her ties to Limbo and her already emerging demonic nature had made her MORE susceptible didnt seem to occurr to anyone except Alison, Delilah and Morgan in her now RARE moments of composure>>

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh took the cigarrette gladly, leaning forward as Blaze lit it, taking a deep drag and sighing. She watches Blaze suspiciously as the woman looks down at her phone... she wants badly to ask who it is... but Blaze obviously has no interest telling... and so she takes another drag instead. She looks up as Erika approaches them, a playful smile on her face.

"Does this mean i get to smash your front door to splinters and disrupt your peaceful evening?" She winks and holds her cigarrette up. "just kidding. Does this mean i have to put this out?" she asks, a more serious look, licking her lips slowly. She turns as Morgan interrupts... she's had more than her fill of Morgan for the day... and a menacing glare takes over her face... she was sick of retreating and letting Morgan and her psychosis run amuck. Logically, she knew she should say nothing, and that what she was about to do would probably just strain things even worse... but it had to be said... Haleigh was going insane keeping it in.... she was never one to let people walk all over her and she wasnt about to start.

"Listen to me you histrionic, bipolar, vicious bitch. You are going to shut your skinny little beanpole ass up and tag along.... because this is as much YOUR FAULT as anyone elses. Your delusions of granduer are PISSING ME OFF. Erika King came to HELP us, and she came AFTER that troublesome doctor did... she's done NOTHING but help us so far and your ungrateful attitude is NOT HELPING THE SITUATION. If you hadn't tried to abet that SNIVELING doctor gray in the FIRST place, we'd all be a LOT better off. But NO.... nobody listens to Haleigh, the resident homicidal maniac. And ANOTHER thing.... If you so much as LOOK at Cameron, Blaze, or Myself with a hint of contempt, I'll smack you so fucking hard you'll be able to rotate your head completely around your shoulders like a FUCKING OWL. If anyones guilty of betrayal around here, its YOU, Rabbit... YOU are the one who betrayed your own SISTER... and your team... because we didnt swallow all the SHIT you tried to feed us. Now you've become some kind of tyrant sociopath... You EMBARRASS me. You EMBARRASS your sister, acting like this. You EMBARRASS yourself. I'd like to think there's SOMETHING in you that we're trying to save from LIMBO... WHY DONT YOU MAKE AN EFFORT TO HELP US HELP YOU? Now get in the fucking house, I wont ask you twice."

She said, in a near growl. she knew she didnt have much to threaten with.... and that a show down would be BAD... but she had hoped she struck a nerve with the Limbo thing... she needed Morgan to become a little more pliant... they all needed to be just a little less rigid and egotistical, Erika was right.

 

[Spellbinder]

private "conference"

<< Spellbinder snapped her finger...and Haleigh was encompassed by shards of magick as she was transformed into a gnarled tree...that was deeply rooted into the ground>>

let me remind you..who has the power here.

<< she pointed...and blasted the tree with eldritch mystic flame....engulfing it completely>>

now...lets review the facts...SHALL WE??

<< she stood posed....as she watched Haleigh burn>>

YOU, BLAZE and CAMERON defended Rachel Gray ....tried to KEEP us from dispatching her. YOU have been NOTHING but a liability since you came through my doors months ago...and your POWERS ...along with your EXISTENCE are LESS THAN USELESS. YOU are the one who is under a serious delusion sweetie...if you think for ONE MOMENT that i will not DESTROY YOU or any ONE OF THEM right here right NOW!


<< Morgan snapped her fingers again...deactivating her "body transformation spell" as well as the blast of mystic flame, allowing Haleigh to fall to the ground>>

Or...perhaps we could continue this conversation...privately...in LIMBO, since you're so HOT on trying to show me what a big tough bad ass you are you dillapidated can opener.

 

[Harbinger]

::Guardian ran up to Morgan and grabbed her hand::

Morgan PLEASE....if anyone knows just how little TIME there is...it's ME. I've SEEN what will happen to us if you let Kelly, or any of those TRAITORS over there get to you.

REMEMBER what Ororo SAID! You dont need Haleigh OR Cameron....you have ME and Delilah now......we saw just as you did, the danger that Rachel posed...and we were ready to help you destroy her. But her plans were carefully laid...she managed to throw us all off balance. Erika....as much as i now despise her....prooved to be pivotal....and as much as i hate to admit it....both my senses as a tactician AND as a precog tell me that for us to successfully eliminate Kelly...we must work with Erika.

:: she kept Morgan from moving forward to kick Haleigh while she was down::

DONT LET HER GET TO YOU NOW!
This is all she has EVER been good for...use her for the workhorse that she is....and when we destroy Kelly...we can throw Haleigh out Illustra, black ball her ...whatever it takes. But for now........we must NOT let the influence of Kelly effect US the way it effected THEM << pointing at Haleigh, Cameron and Blaze.

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh mightve winced, or even screamed... except she couldnt move... She wanted to leap forward and strangle the bitch, except she couldnt... for a few breif seconds she could do nothing except try to think about something other than the burn that swallowed her entire body... she fell to her hands and knees as Morgan released her... she had a fleeting urge to retaliate... but didnt, she just looked up at Morgan with bloodshot eyes as she got up slowly. She eyed Gaurdian... she didn't NEED that meddlesome woman trying to save her. She locked eyes with Morgan, standing up straight, almost daring Morgan to try something again.

"Was that Supposed to hurt? You think YOU have the power here? You haven't even the power to control YOURSELF. your facts are a tad skewered, Rabbit. I wanted to KILL the bitch... I might've even been at your SIDE in this... except that you were always so near attacking me that i would have been in constant peril even trying to help you... I never protected her... I kept you from dispatching your OWN SISTER.... You think you're a one-woman squad... you wouldn't have survived the CITADLE if it werent for me... but I dont care if you realize that. Yes, lets GO to limbo... you can show your PRECIOUS ORORO that you've become nothing more than a depraved, cold-hearted killer. JUST. LIKE. ME. Is that what you want? To be just like me? Well... I'm flattered."

Haleigh turned her glare on Guardian, now that she'd addressed Morgan, she could rebut Guardian's less than generous comments about her. "Hey, Miss Alison KING... FUCK YOU very much. Throw me out.... pshh... I'll fucking leave of my own free will, who in their right mind would want to live in the same zip code with you two lunatics? You aren't going to use me for SHIT. Let me enlighten YOU, as well. ..... We are a TEAM... we need to start acting like it. ALL of us." Haleigh didnt know where the last part came from... and she seemed almost surprised that she'd said it... because she'd wanted to enlighten Alison with something entirely different originally.... but once she heard it aloud... she knew it was true. separating in the citadle nearly spelled the end of several of them... and it would not do to try that again.

 

[Foxfire]

final moments of betrayal

** The moon also affected Blaze in more then just one way besides witches. She felt the pull of it through her emotionally and physically. Blaze felt her strength increasing drastically, doubling to her own amount, smiling brightly. Her pearly white fangs elongating further but they stopped just short of her bottom lip. Her green eyes losing their green tint, instead they begin to glow a pastel blue before stopping onto a faint dark gray. Her eyes moved onto Morgan, locking onto her sister's. She addressed her calmly rather then aggressively. **

"Have I physically harmed you Morgan? No, my only crime was standing up so passionately to you. You can think to what you desire...but know this....your own rage will be your downfall, not mine. Threaten me all you like Morg, I stopped caring the second you pummeled me.....and you know what I thought? I thought how much you're like BLACK! That unholy creature who attacked and brutalized me. I wish I could help you but apparently I'm not worthy of your love or affection, only Guardian and Morningstar are...I lost a sister today, lost her to her own psychotic desires, her name was Morgan V. Victoria."

** Blaze's eyes dimmed in color, breaking eye contact. Turning her back on everyone, she headed towards Erika's house. She knew some of the secrete codes they lived by, stopping just a few feet from her door. Blaze reached inside her jacket, pulling out a p22, its black metal shinning brightly in the light. Clicking on the safety, she placed the gun on one of the small statues outside Erika's house. Kneeling down to her boot, she lifted up her pant leg to expose a tattoo. Suddenly a silver blade was shown, dropping this off too. Standing up, she pulled off her belt, dropping this too. Nodding her head gracefully to Erika, signaling she was unarmed. **

"I'm ready."

** Taking a step inside Erika's place, Blaze ignored the whole group who continued to argue. It was only drawing more fuel to her fire, and now was not the time to annoy Blaze in her metamorphous. However she did control her change, only her eyes and partial view of her fangs were seen. But the smell of patchouli oil calmed her inner beast, it seemed Erika was as much a free spirit as Blaze. She had no desire to argue, she was through with it, and right now she was fed up. Her cold chill was unlike Blaze, more of Morgan's style but she's not the only sibling to be affected by these events. If anything, Blaze is withdrawing herself from everyone she cares deeply for....including Haleigh, Cameron, and Alexis, but most of all Morgan. Guardian's statement about Morgan only needing herself and MS deeply carved a chunk of compassion from Foxfire. Now, she was on defense, putting up deep stone walls, retreating to an ice Queen. That lively fire was gone. Replacing this was a drone with little or no emotional. Blaze could feel her heart freezing up inside but she didn't stop the process, she welcomed it. She was angry for even being rescued, Blaze would have rather be dead then suffer through this heartache. **

Nothing really matters anymore. They all sit there and continue to be hostile with each other. Too blind to see the fates have sealed their lives. I'm myself am fading, fading away....

** Wrapping her arms around her chest, Blaze listened to the silence inside of Erika's house. It was impressive and elegant, like her. She couldn't think anymore, it was painful to Fox. She knew the third floor was the location to pin point but she didn't want to seem rude. Instead she waited for Erika to give her the blessing upstairs or to even guide her. Massaging the back of her neck, Blaze's mind quickly flashed to an image. **

!! FLASHBACK!!

** A large spacious department store could be seen through a brutal storm on the roof tops of Tiffany & Co. A powerful Demon Sorceress with protective battle armor was visible, daring her enemies to approach. When suddenly a flash of powerful white lightning struck down on the rooftop revealing an enchanted beauty with large outstretched wings, a dark faerie or former. Blaze's mind revealed more about the both of them, expressing their bond and the final days leading to Betrayal's death. The dark Faerie stood in front of Darkchilde plunging the sword through her heart. Blaze screamed in pain, she felt a strange connection to the dark Faerie as the image faded away. **

!! FLASHBACK Ended !!

** Collapsing onto her knees, the room spun for Blaze who struggled to regain herself. She quickly touched her heart, preparing for the warm liquid. She was taken back when she saw no wound. Gasping at how real the image was, she knew it was a lesson. Little did Blaze know but she was connected to the dark Faerie just like Spellbinder was connected to Darkchilde. Getting to her feet, Blaze felt the raw emotions and the hurt of DC who mourned her beloved friend's death. What was more disturbing to Foxfire was she saw her own death at the hands of Morgan in a similar way but from the cause of Blaze herself. She pretended to be okay but the beads of sweat trickled down her forehead, her facade was broken. The flashback was beyond anything Blaze ever saw. It frightened her, but she would continue to see this night to the end. As lost as Foxfire felt, she would survive, with or without her sister. **

 

[Harbinger]

::Guardian laughed in a sort of surprised, yet mocking way at Haleigh::

Haleigh Davidoff...you've been a pawn and a dupe since your days as a high tech GOFER for that agency you now think you own. Apparently your time in the Citadle did little to enlighten you on your station in life as a HAND MAIDEN to those who are clearly your better.

::she smirked with wicked delight::

Let us not begin to entertain the possibilities of what I will do to you if you do not shut your mouth shortly....and for future reference....if you want to keep the physical integrity of your body in tact... i suggest you remember that my name is Alison MARBLE.

Do not attempt to use ORORO as a means to control Morgan, for even ORORO has spoken of YOUR amoral , fractured psyche and how YOU will play a role in Morgan's descent into darkness....your CONSTANT provocation of her...and your not so subtle attempts to ingratiate yourself to her sister have NOT gone unnoticed by others both here and elsewhere! When the floor drops.....you will have no one but YOURSELF to blame.

:: she immediately pressed past Haleigh. hoping that Haleigh would travel down one of several probable threads of time that she had foreseen....giving her more than ample reason to destroy her body right then and there::

 

[Spellbinder]

<< Morgan was feeling overwhelmed. she didnt trust half of her team....and she didnt think Delilah and Alison could truly help her...the longer she stood there, she could feel the blackness of her dark soul swelling and rising. it was just like that image that Ororo showed her years ago....that of a dark, glowing orb in the center of Ororo's on chest. A sign of her connection to Limbo and the corruption. BUT Ororo had won her soul back, reasserted her TRUE self and rose above the traditional sense of "good/evil". Morgan might not be so lucky...for she did not have the support of her team. Of them all...only Alison and Delilah remained loyal and true, while Blaze inexplicably drew close to Haleigh....it was such an insult to Morgan....she wanted to expunge the both of them.>>

<< She began to develope a headache...a painfull headache that was more than physical. No longer was KELLY enabling her loss of self control...it was now taking on a new dimension and as she struggled to pull herself back...it made her weary in the mind.>>

I'm.....NOT .....going in there.....his....family...is responsible for the destruction of MINE.......and how....YOU ....can stand to be in their presence......<< gritting teeth and clenching fist>>

<< with the sound of rushing winds , Spellbinder lifted off the ground and took off....flying high and over the cliff and streaked off into the night sky. where she was going was anyone's guess...but it was evident she wasnt willing to trust anyone right now. leaving her allies, Guardian and Delilah behind. They were more than capable of taking care of themselves. The longer she remained, the more danger she posed to them from within and she needed to release some tension.>>

 

[Foxfire]

a sisterly moment

** Rustling winds alerted Foxfire that her sister was in distress. She knew her probably the best if not second compared to Ororo or Alison. Quickly running outside, she spotted Morgan disappearing into the night clouds. She raised her voice in anger and hurt, pointing at her. **

"that's right LEAVE me! You coward, it was YOU who turned your back on me! NOT the other way around Morgan!! I'm not your scapegoat and your GOING to see me!"

** With a low growl, Blaze's entire body was quickly covered in a blazing inferno. With one skillful leap, she flew into the air. She was going to confront Morgan privately even if Spellbinder detested it, they each had unresolved business. Foxfire knew the other way to catch her sister was fight. Her hot flames scorched, while she searched for her sister. Tracking her unique scent once more, it wasn't too off until Blaze found her. She stopped, landing onto the ground, below Morgan. Her flames disappearing until she was the human form once more. **

"Morgan! Please...you have me figured out ALL wrong. I will NOT go on with this family feud we have. It pains me to see you this way but what is WORSE is I know I was one of the reasons for it. I can't continue on with my own sister hating me....its not fair Morgan. Never did I think you would physically harm me....but you did. Damnit Morgan, I'm losing you! And I DON'T know what to do."

** Blaze's emotions began to boil to the surface. She was upset with her sister but more importantly she was afraid she lost her. Morgan's words echoed in her head, what Ororo warned her about. She needed guidance but Blaze had no one to turn to. Almost everyone on the team detested Morgan. Blaze herself fought the temptation, hidden under her anger lay hurt. Throwing her fists into the air quickly aggressively, she fell to her knees defeated. **

"I have nothing left in my life Morgan....sure I have great clothing or a wonderful job, a nice place to live....well I did. But nothing matters if I don't have my sister! If I am ANYTHING its because of you! And I refuse to let you sink into this darkness, if you go I go!"

** She stood up stronger now, locking eyes with her sister. She knew Morgan could hear every word, even if she didn't want to. Blaze was so determined to get through to her sister, even if it meant endangering her own life. **

"I won't leave you!"

 

[Spellbinder]

<< looking upon her sister with an empty stare, Morgan was colder than usual...detatched....>>

how can you help what has already begun?

<<standing on a large land mass far out in the ocean...away from prying eyes and minds, Morgan looked around at the vast flowing ocean...the crashing waves provided a mist around the area where she stood as her hair flowed slightly to the side... from the unintentional look of things it was as though she was posing in a photo session>>

from the moment prophet and black widow crossed illustra's threshold, alison and i have been plagued by them. it doesnt MATTER what ORORO said anymore....SHE doesnt have to deal with them. WE DO. But even SHE could see the evil that lies within their selfish souls.

and as for me...why would i WANT to be helped? On earth i am constantly surrounded by people who are eternally ungratefull. NEVER do they notice the good deeds...only the bad. So pressed are they to paint me as "insanely evil" and whatever else, that they are propelled by their never ending ignorance of the bigger picture. In LIMBO I am special....POWERFULL...that realm...it is without the cluttering of people like Black Widow and Prophet. Scores of demons to obey my every will....a magickal heritage that links me to some of the DARKEST MAGICKS known to man......the chance to live my life MY WAY ALL THE TIME!!

<< this was definately NOT normal for Morgan...she was divesting her emotional connection to things and people on earth...the transformation had just taken its next level.>>

Maybe this was the problem all along? I said once before, back on Valiant that i was not meant to be a super heroine....but time and again i was pulled into situations where i had to help people...but what did that ever get me?

YOU...have betrayed me...you fraternized with the ENEMY ...dispite my warnings! You befriend those who would see me RUINED[Haleigh and Cameron] and you join them in the chorus of my "far reaching evils".....What would you have me do Blaze??

<<thunder rumbled in the air>>

I never thought that you would anger me so much that i would attack you...i never thought i had that capacity....Kelly King.....Witchfire....she KNEW that this joke of a team was dangerously unstable...and she found just what she needed to accentuate the weaknesses.... and while she's been in our midst....i've found that my OWN restraint has declined...to the point that now i am far more blood thirsty than i ever was before.

YOU were warned....I TOLD YOU what Ororo said...i asked you to HELP ME and you dismissed me! NOW...it may be too late for me.

I will help destroy Witchfire...in fact...i feel that I should do it ALONE but i know that this is more Alison and her sibling's battle...but when this is over.....

<<turning to look at Blaze....Morgan's face was completely enshrouded in shadow...and her eyes were glowing solid white>>

woe unto those mortals foolish enough to provoke me...for i will no longer owe an allegiance to ANYONE but myself....and i will DESTROY ANYONE who vexes me!

<<Morgan was not herself anymore. Blaze KNEW that under normal circumstances....Morgan would rather have cut off her own hand than STRIKE her own sister....but now, she seemed so far removed from anything Blaze had witnessed before. the faintest sliver of humanity lie deep within her icy cold heart...Blaze would be able to sense even the SMALLEST trace due to her bloodline with Morgan....but Blaze now could see...that the changes that Morgan began to go through had been further accelerated by Kelly King...and that it was no longer a question of IF...but WHEN the floor would drop....just as Alison had pointed out moments earlier. there was.....deep inside...a feeling of dismay from Morgan...dismay at herself and her actions...but slowly she began to grow apathetic.>>

 

[Foxfire]

"I'm sorry Morgan."

** Her statement bled every emotion she felt even in front of her blood thirsty sister. As much as Blaze desired to descend into her own self pity and misery, she felt guilty for these troubling events. Morgan's words only supported her theory but she wasn't going to allow Spellbinder the opportunity to relish in her new form of living. **

"Special? Morgan that is absurd! And we both know it, you'd be ruling a bunch of DEMONS who knows what else is down in Limbo. So what your really saying is you prefer a bunch of unintelligent creatures to human beings? Can you hear how ridiculous that sounds? The Morgan I know wouldn't sink to this level. What would Karen say about this, knowing her own daughter was transforming into something hideous that she was changing her whole morals and beliefs, even for you."

** A long freezing chill sliced into Blaze who shuddered at Morgan's own new sense of self, her inhumanity. It was almost like the Grime Reaper was behind her, breathing down her neck. Pulling her black blazer more tightly around her waist to aide some of the heat back into her body. **

"I want to know where we stand Morgan. Besides the fact that if anyone provokes you, they'll be consequences, lethal consequences. You would strike down your own sister? If that is true then what are you waiting for? Throw away everything we have been through to rule the strange realm of Limbo. Throw away the fact, I was there when Black molested you with his evil seeds! When I fought with you against the sentinels! How we both battled them together and you protected me! Your going to sell your soul to Limbo..destroying the memories we both share. That I hold close to my heart, then I guess your already gone. The question is, will my blood satisfy you? Will Haleigh? Or Cameron? Hell, let's throw in Alison too. I'm through with this Morgan, I can't seem to help you no matter how passionate I fight."

** Blaze turned to leave when she stopped. If she was going to appeal to her sister's humanity, she would put it to the test. Blaze knew the legends of Darkchilde and Magik, how each came to be. Reaching inside her jacket, Blaze pulled out a small dagger she had collected. **

"Let me make it easier on you Morgan."

** With one fast motion, Blaze raised the dagger with both hands above her head. Shutting her eyes, she pulled the dagger down towards her heart. Would Morgan stop her? Or was she completely oblivious to it? Either way, both siblings would find out. **

 

[Persephone]

:: Standing back away from the brawl between Haleigh, Morgan, Guardian, and Blaze, Alexis' eyes were in such utter shock...she couldn't believe what was going on. AGAIN, they were at each other's throats while in a supposed crisis. Honestly, it was growing on Alexis' nerves! But she wasn't surprises, especially with how Morgan was acting. She was like a nuclear bomb ready to explode at any minute--anyone who didn't listen to the control freak would "see their end", and Miss Marble would sure be there to help her out. God that woman was on the shortest leash she had ever seen in her life. There's one thing to be loyal, but there's another thing to literally kiss the woman's ass at every conceivable moment. ::

:: Standing in awe as Haleigh was turned into a flaming bush, Morgan flew away, Blaze went into an inferno and flew off too, Alexis lifted her hand to her head and gently began to rub it feeling a headache coming on. "My god." Alexis whispered. She didn't even know how to jump in and stop it...hell. she didn't even know where to start. Frankly she couldn't of been a great help to this bitch fight anyway seeing as how she only knew bits and pieces of what has been happing the past 2 weeks. A Dr. Rachel? Another long lost sister of Cameron's? Jesus. This was unbelievable. Removing her hand from her forehead, she looked up at Haleigh and began to walk toward the redhead. Yes, she and Haleigh never saw eye to eye, or never became the best of friends, but she did respect the woman's opinion and the way she held herself. And in these type of situations Haleigh was right about most things...this one probably following suite. Finally meeting with the woman, she stood next to her. ::

"Look.....I know we aren't on the best of terms, but it looks like there are a hell of a lot more Morgan supporters here then there aren't. So, you might not want to push me away, Haleigh."

 

[Spellbinder]

<< Morgan's arm extended from her horizontal position to Blaze.. grabbing hold of Blaze's wrist and immediately turning her forearm upward, stopping the blade from reaching her>>

THAT is not necessary...and we both know it.

<< plucking the knife from Blaze, Morgan tosses it away casually as she releases Blaze's hand>>

I took NO JOY in hurting you before...and I would not see you hurt now.

<< her tone was cold and very even>>

I don't have Ororo's wisdom OR her grace....and my MOTHER doesnt have to deal with these insolent clods in The Six...perhaps if I were agorphobic and lived in a state of the art mansion hidden in a private forest/lake area on the east coast ...i TOO might have the luxury of "taking the high road"...but then again neither she NOR YOU can know what it means...or how it FEELS to have an attachment to such a demonic, sorcerous realm....the power that beckons...the life i could lead!

<< she lets go of Blaze's hand>>

you know that before i met you i was an only child..and after i left my mother's to pursue my career in the fashion world, i was accustomed to doing it on my own....and only having myself to depend on. Alison and Delilah.....have been there for me since the LAST time i thought you had died.....i suppose they are my surrogate family.....somehow able to help me INSPITE OF ME.

but now..here you are...fraternizing with haleigh and cameron....it offends me to my core. Just as you feel Delilah and Alison replaced you....THAT is how i feel in regards to your fraternizing with Haleigh and Cameron. and UNLIKE those two YOU deal wiwth...Delilah and Alison care for you, they respect you...and would step in to protect you if i could not. IF I died...they, my mother and Ororo would ALL ensure you would live out your days safely.

NO MATTER WHAT those fools may say....they are only in this for themselves. I may be losing myself, but at least..i have an entire DOMAIN in which to live...and keep you and the world SAFE from my wrath....would EITHER OF THOSE TWO think of anyone OTHER than themselves...NO they would not.

No matter what happens after this Blaze.....remember me as I was.....and remember that i STILL love you.

<<that last statement was probably the LAST moment of "humanity" that Morgan could muster.....she had stopped Blaze from stabbing herself and hurled the dagger away.....and had been very frank and blunt now about this situation between them.>>

 

[Foxfire]

** Blaze forced the diamond studded blade in closer to her heart. She knew the pain would be horrendous but perhaps there was a chance? Her instincts proved her correctly when she felt a firm and forceful hold over her wrist. Opening her eyes she saw Spellbinder gripping her hand before tossing the dagger away. Blaze's eyes followed the same path as the knife, watching it sink into the sand with the head buried. She made no attempt to struggle, it proved to her that underneath that black heart still lay a dormant soul. Breathing a sign of relief, Blaze's brazen move paid off. She could feel the blood draining from her circulation until Morgan released it. Her eyes had moved from the weapon to her sister. Blaze firmly listened to probably the final moments of humanity Morgan could contain. **

"You have a good argument and I value that. But I want you to know....no one could ever replace you Morgan. Haleigh and I share things in common sure, but its you who I can truly let my guard down, not them. They may not be perfect and your not either nor am I but we're supposed to be a team. I know that means nothing to you right now and I don't expect it to. But you haven't been replaced, you never have and you never will."

** Blaze felt a lot better knowing she could discuss this situation over with Morgan, one last time. She nodded to her before turning into her elemental flame. Her yellow tinted eyes glowed brightly in the darkness of the night. She turned, gliding into the air like a bird. Her arms outstretched in front of her, Blaze easily returned to Erika's mansion. **

** From the night sky was shown a brilliant flaming object but as it gained more ground, it was identified as Blaze. Landing gently, her flames immediately extinguished, the hot temperature of her element still mixed with the cool chilly air. Walking towards Erika's house once more, she was silent once more. Her behavior as like nothing happened, like she never left. She had her closure to know where herself and Morgan stood, which felt more relaxing. Blaze stopped to see Alexis discussing with Haleigh, a picture she never visualized. **

 

[Spellbinder]

far out to sea

<< Morgan watched Blaze leave.>>

I wont let anything happen to you << she said softly to herself....>> nor Guardian or MorningStar.....





<< She stood tall on the jagged plateau that jutted out from the ocean...the winds gusted but she did not move...the waves climbed high and smashed against the land mass....but she did not move...as the dark clouds rolled along and the stars in the sky flickered....a boom of thunder and flash of lightning heraled the BRIEF but DEFINATELY "change in scenery" as the ocean and skies gave way to red/violet skies and floating land masses>>

<< it was a fleeting image....and only those attuned to magick wouldve felt the spatial "shift". Morgan was so far out at sea now....but she could easily fly or teleport back to the mansion. for now, she choose to do nothing. she stood tall, motionless....as her hair blowed in the wind which was enhanced by the strong ocean current....and the mist from the sea lightly kissed morgan's smooth skin>>

<< she was surrounded by nature......and while WATER was Erika's element....the WIND was Morgan's....the two elements combined made for some spectcular results....and right now, the winds seemed to flow almost as they were ALIVE with anticipation. Still.....Morgan remained silent and still..standing tall...not moving.>>

 

[MorningStar]

[ The change of scenery was somewhat disoritentating, but not unexpected, not in the current climate of affairs. Morningstar expected events to occur with the rapid speed they had... yet somehow, perhaps foolishly, she had expected things would cool just slightly when they were away from Rachel. Clearly, she was wrong, as proved by the rapidly escalating argument between Morgan and Haleigh once again. Ready to step in, she watched as Alison did her thing, then Morgan and Blaze took off once again. ]

[ Her worry deepdning, her brow furrowed as she watched events unfold; first Morgan taking off, then Blaze. In the wake of what happened, she looked slowly around at everyone else, wondering how the hell she managed to let everything sneak past her like that and suddenly be left here, wondering like this. ]

[ Wishing futilely that some people could manage to have a discussion without resorting to grabbing eachother by the metaphorical throats, she glanced at Guardian again, then at Haleigh and Alexis as they spoke. Not wishing to remain here, segregated on two separate 'sides' as they had before, she took a few calm steps towards the two women, but was distracted by the return of Blaze. Turning, she walked towards the familiar figure and took her arm gently to guide her back a few paces, filled with concern for Morgan. ]

"Blaze,"

[ Delilah said in calm, somewhat friendly greeting, sounding bizarrely unruffled considering the circumstances of all of this. She had questions, yes - most of them along the lines of are you okay, is Morgan okay, what happened, where is she? and the like, but figured she'd hold them till she at least knew how Blaze was going to react to her presence. And wanted to get hold of her before she got deep into conversation with either Alexis or Haleigh. ]

 

[Foxfire]

** Blaze listened to the discussion between Alexis and Haleigh. She heard brief bits and pieces of the conversation. However she didn't comment on the matter, she let the two powerhouses discuss it. Her own demeanor was cool and calm, she felt more refreshed. At least now she knew the grounds with Morgan. Placing her hands into her pockets, she noticed Morningstar approach her. Turning her head to the side, Blaze nodded to her, allowing the other woman guide her away. Blaze had worked with MS before, and she highly respected her. Plus it was comforting to Fox to see her again. **

"What is it Morningstar?"

** There was logic behind her friend and former comrade. Blaze was willing to listen or answer any questions she would have for the mutant. Straining her neck to look up at Morningstar, she was just a few inches taller then Blaze, most of her teammates usually were. Determined and curious, Blaze began to read her friend's body language after waiting for an answer, and soon she found the answer. **

"Your concerned...I don't blame you."

** Her voice dropping to a whisper now. Foxfire began to elaborate more on the situation and what she discussed with Morgan in private. **

"Morgan is giving into the darkness, we all know it, Ororo's prophecy is coming true. What's important is to brace ourselves for what is about to come. Through her darkness, I tested my sister, and I saw the humanity in her eyes. I know she cares for me Morningstar....but I also know this is a battle she dares to fight alone. The problem is Haleigh and Cameron. I see such a different perspective then Morgan. I'm finding it difficult to be level headed with all this drama and chaos that has ensued. I'm very aware of the changes that occurred with everyone but I'm utterly and completely lost. I'm torn between two polar opposites and I'm stuck right in the middle of a war zone. Even when I try to mediate, I get hurt, but if I don't, they get hurt."

** Releasing an exasperated sigh, Blaze looked down to think of another solution but her head throbbed. She was overthinking too much and she needed to calm her mind. She knew Morningstar would offer her guidance. Blaze had almost forgotten about her, because she was so calm and quiet throughout the pandemonium. Peering up into the steel blue eyes once more. **

"What do you think?"

 

[Harbinger]

:: an eerie pop is heard as a pair of cobalt blue eyes open up alongside MorningStar and Foxfire::

::Guardian soon is fully manifested...standing at 5"11 she is the same height as Delilah..but her stillettos add to her stature and poise as she looks down at Blaze::

Blaze....Delilah.... i apologize for my sudden arrival. But i knew this moment between you two would come, and once it did, i had to be apart of it. I must speak to you BOTH.

Firstly, Blaze,....

::Guardian's tone had a lilt to it that it never seemed to posess before. her tone was confident but she seemed far WARMER than she'd ever appeared to Blaze before::

I must commend you on your incredible inner strength. watching Morgan slip away like this....its hard for all three of us, but for you its even MORE. I am sorry that i wasnt there those nights back to stop Morgan from hurting you the way she did, but believe me, i KNOW that she would not have done so were it not for the presence of my mother. Kelly King....she has that effect on people...its part of her power.

:: she bowed her head and her face was frowned....she was clearly annoyed at herself for some of of this situation::

My family...is the bane of my existence. Its one of the many reasons i changed my last name. My mother is ...quite mad, and my sister lives in a dream world of, "eternal goodness in all that she sees"...and my "brother".......

Blaze...part of what's happening to Morgan is in LARGE PART due to Cameron and Kelly....and for that I apologize. I probably couldve seen this coming MONTHS ago....but Erika cast some kind of spell and it fuzzed my memories of her and Kelly. I was always the deadlier practicioner of magick, plus i am a precog...something that infuriated Kelly as it allowed me to get the drop on her many times when i shielded the siblings from her wrath.

::it was hard to imagine Alison protecting Erika or Cameron...since she demonstrated nothing but hatred for both of them thus far...But Guardian's past was a mystery to EVERYONE and even Morgan only knew bits and pieces::

Blaze, I love your sister...she is the "sister" i WISH i had growing up. When she first returned from London following your "death"...she was emotionally broken....and sick with grief. I saw her through some tough times. We've had each other's backs both in the business world and in the realm of the super natural.

Obviously we know that this goes beyond Haleigh and Cameron....that it has to do with her bond to Limbo. The same thing happened to her cross time counter parts...but there were always critical variables in each of their respective realities that allowed them to some how triumph over...or at least CHECK their darker natures. From what I remember ORORO saying while il was in Limbo, MORGAN has never faced this progression before, unlike her counter parts. She isnt going to go through this alone. We will have to work to protect innocents AND find a way to contain Morgan long enough to enlist the aid of her mother AND Ororo. Ultimately, what I'm saying is, no matter what happens...I will be here for you. I will protect you from Morgan should she plummet to new depths of sadism...AND we will work together to bring her BACK to who she really is.

For now....Blaze, follow your heart. You are not meant to be as unforgiving as Morgan is. I KNOW that you know who your sister is...and that when the chips are down...you have her back. But YOU must make sure that you do not let the incessant character assasination of Morgan by Haleigh and Cameron effect your better judgement. Right now...we must....deal with the looming threat of Kelly. SHE has played a role in the bigger picture that no one could have guessed. BUT we also must keep the others AWAY from Morgan...dont even let them PROVOKE HER. If she breaks NOW...ahead of what I and Ororo have seen....we will all die and there will be nothing to stop her from ravaging NYC with the hoards of Limbo.



::Alison was genuine, and she seemed very focused. the fact that she chose to IGNORE her own plight...that of her long last "family" returning and bringing with them a whole world of trouble AND that she hadnt bothered to reach out to her brother and sister not once....would not go unnoticed. It was actually an involuntary defense mechanism that Alison had developed over the years..in her zeal to block out all memories and distance herself from her family. She was as cold and as hard as "marble"....much like Morgan and her icy ways. it was no wonder the two witches complimented each other. they were both incredibly powerful, focused and able to make hard descisions when no one else would.::

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh had a pleased smile fixed on her face as Morgan disappeared, and she stared smugly at Alison even as she continued to berate her. A strong part of her knew it was doing no one any good for them to be going round for round like this... but there was something even more stubborn that wouldn't allow Alison the last word.... yet she was robbed of the chance to retort, as Alison went to Blaze and Delilah... Haleigh narrowed her eyes, a cold-blooded gleam in her pale blue irises... she wasnt going to let Alison behave this way forever, throwing suckerpunches and then ducking and running... Alison's contempt was going to catch up with her eventually... Haleigh would MAKE it so.

Haleigh watched Alexis approach warily, wondering which road the woman was going to take. She nodded quickly, relieved momentarily that at least they could set aside their 'differences' to acheive some kind of alliance, which couldnt be said for Morgan or Alison......

"Actually... were about split right down the middle... but we could USE another ally... Morgan doesnt need any more praise than she's getting-- Alison's licking her ass enough for the four of us. It looks like Blaze is letting her blood ties pull at her heartstrings yet again... its like the third time since all this happened... and it ALWAYS ends with her nearly getting her ass killed... and us having to charge in and pull everyone out. I'm sick of retreating for the sake of tact and protecting the harmony of this team. We've got to DO something... we've got to convince them to trust us at least until we get rid of this parasite Dr. Gray. Hmmph... damn, this isnt as painful as i originally thought.... you and i should work together more often. We never really talked about it... but I'm not mad about you leaving me and Cameron in the tunnel... you did what you had to do... and we hardly knew each other so... bygones and whatnot... just dont pull a stunt like that now... and i think well be okay."