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:: Humans could be so...misguided. But then again...if emotion were a virus or a plague, the Olympians were not immune for they squabbled, faught, and vexed each other just as much...so much so that history (in the form of mythology) even depicts THEIR drama. The power of LOVE...it was as pervasive and ever present as a low hanging fog. Athena had often remarked that Aphrodite had more "power" than perhaps even she was aware of.::

:: Haleigh was as inappropriate as ever and if ANYONE needed a lesson in humility, it was HER. ONLY Persephone could come to have a bloodline with a woman like THIS. Athena shook her head slowly with disapproval as she watched the exchange...but even as her own feelings of disdain rose, HECATE's voice served as a beacon to the not so distant past. Athena and Hecate both were REELING from the pain Perspehone had caused. pain and dischord that spanned centuries and climaxed in the form of CIRCE.::

:: The goddess of wisdom and war had LEARNED something, about the power and the VALUE of forgiveness and letting go of grudges. She learned it from Demeter, who she suddenly thought of as she watched Nicolas.::

:: it took COURAGE for Athena to let go of something that had become a way of life for her...hating Persephone and dedicating herself to making sure the goddess never knew peace...but having let go of the grudge, even though she and Persephone would never be the best of friends, it was her new found respect for The Six and their uniqueness in time and space that prompted Athena to join Hecate in helping them in this latest situation.::

:: watching as Morgan, her mother and Alison opened their hearts to Nicolas' words and began to forgive and ask for forgiveness...it secretly tugged at Athena's own "heart". She was GLAD that they would be able to repair their relationship and it hadnt taken the death of anyone [demeter] and years of hurt to get to this point. so if anything, THESE mortals were BETTER OFF.::

:: she looked at Hecate, who looked back at her, they both seemed to approve of the PROGRESS finally being made::

:: she then looked at Sharon and Alycia, who stood nearby, watching, noticeably staying out of it. both women were focused on other things...as their lives , while connected to the six, STILL "Stood apart". Athena had something special to offer these two...but she'd wait until the right moment to reveal it.::

:: for now, it was...reaffirming to see that these mortals disprooved Athena's feeling that modern man was lost in its foolish ways. the six seemed to be getting better and better at rectifying their personal problems BEFORE it was close to being "too late".::

:: she hoped that they all, ESPECIALLY DELILAH, learned.::

:: again there WAS something to be said for the "power" of love...and Aphrodite may not have realized just how powerfull she in fact was.::
 
:: The arguing escalated to an all out verbal smackdown. Haleigh vs. Karen, Morgan vs. Delilah...Ava just stood there, wondering if she was going to have to pay per view. Hecate soon jumped in trying to play referee, glancing over at her, it was actually quite comical seeing her try to do what Persephone's mother was so commonly known for doing during their days on Mount Olympus. Unfortunately, she wasn't doing a very good job at it. ::

you think we should introduce Haleigh to Ares?? he might be just the man she needs to finally bring her that BALANCE.
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"Even HALEIGH doesn't deserve that sort of punishment."

:: Her joke was drowned out by the volume increase in Haleigh, Karen, Morgan, and Alison's voices. They all seemed to be ready to rip each other a new one, but suddenly, Nicolas stepped in. He stated what everyone NEEDED to hear -- what Haleigh TRIED to say earlier, but in a less abrassive way. Delilah had made a mistake. She fell in love with a man that used her, and was clouded by that love enough not to see the error of her ways. Love was a powerful emotion; a powerful WEAPON. Persephone was very aware of that because of her association with Aphrodite; as were Hecate and Athena. And luckily Nicolas was able to make that point. Morgan soon softened, apologizing to Delilah and vise versa. Alison apologized as well. Everything seemed to take a huge step forward...which was definitely a relief considering they would all have to live with one another for the rest of their lives. ;) ::
 
Nicolas was on eggshells. He had said a LOT, and it was risky for him to take such a stand. But it worked. They began to speak without so much anger, with more empathy and finally...they reached a breakthrough. He smiled, nodding as they began to hug and apologize, taking a second to flirtatiously wink at Hecate.
 
Aerie

[ Hecate, as much as she could, tried to keep the peace, but REALLY her heart was not in it and it showed. She was less than impressed by Delilah and Haleigh's novelty wore off quickly. it was no secret that her primary concern was always with the witches of the group...her "children"...but the lesson she learned, the experience she went through with her close friends, Persephone and Athena, taught her a valuable "life lesson".]

[ she was happy to see Morgan, Karen and Alison come to understand Nicolas' words. HE understood better how to deal with them where as Haleigh was about successfull as pouring gasoline on a fire. ]

[ as she looked at athena, the two women were relieved that this situation was finally getting resolved so they could MOVE ON to the next thing :D she then caught the flirtatious wink of Nicolas.]

a young mortal...a mere boy by comparison to me. so young and full of energy. i'd show him such things and lead him down such roads that would make his ANCESTORS writhe with embarrassment in their graves.


[ she looked at him knowingly and waved her finger, lightly chiding him :D]


[ as Delilah went on to offer her feelings on protecting humans, Hecate noticeably fake yawned :D]

yes..yes...humanity is so great, so wonderfull and you should all RUSH RIGHT BACK to these people who would have seen your asses turned to ASHES.

the only reason that this planet hasnt been turned into a barren mud ball many times over by powers beyond your realm of comprehension is because of the efforts of SPECIAL people like your FRIENDS...the people standing here. Humans as a whole are a slow developing, rather foolish race, who cant even see the VALUE of the evoluationary jump that YOU all represent.

its about as stupid as skin color prejudice or any other reason that humans find to cause division among themselves.

[ Hecate made no secret that she was self serving. She cared for her friends (and was SLOW to bestow that title on anyone) , she rewarded those who were loyal and punished those who were treacherous. she was not concerned with the "wellfare of humans"...never was...with the exception of Circe's threat and that was mainly because she had deceived and betrayed Hecate. She was known for having a dim view and dark outlook on things.]

HISTORY has shown that humans will lead themselves to destruction time and again. I'm not Ororo, I'm not Athena...I dont try, nor do i WANT to impart nuggets of wisdom or "moral lessons" to people especially since i know that they will continue to make stupid mistakes anyway. my primary concern will ALWAYS be my children, the witches in the group in the world over, and of course I watch over Persephone.

Why do you think ORORO does not choose to come back? she could have...ages ago. she had the power to do so once she won her soul and freedom back from Belasco but she CHOSE not to when she saw the state the world was in.

the bottom line is this: the times have changed. your lives will begin anew HERE. this island is now your home. invisible to the eyes of man, not documented on any map and beyond the reach of mere mortals. it is large enough that you may develop it reasonably with your individual dwellings, with Morgan and Karen having the rotunda as THEIR primary residence. the magick that imbues that island well allow for the continued abundance of plants, trees, flora , fruits etc and their are animals here enchanted creatures that are meant to guard the island. you must share this realm with them.

Athena and I have made it so that you cannot be detected by technological means either, so you can travel and still remain unseen but not be foolish and think you can return to "man's world" and insert yourselves back in as before. the time for that is at an end.
 
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As Hecate silently admonished him, Nicolas raised an eyebrow and smirked naughtily.

All bad-ass women think they can humble us guys, but THAT one takes the cake. She better be glad I am with Morgan. I would test the bedrock of this island on THAT ass...and show her MANY new things under the sun.

Hecate gave them a reminder that this was not a save, but a new beginning, so he waited for her to finish and cleared his throat.

A new beginning deserves good food. How about we all go set up a few things like we want them and meet back for a feast. I'm cooking...

Every member of the Six should remember that Nicolas is truly gifted in the kitchen...;)
 
No matter what Hecate said, she would not be able to convince Delilah to give up on humans because of the actions of the few. Nicolas offered to cook, and Delilah gestured towards him.

"I can give you a hand if you like. And I could use a drink."
 
I would be honored, Delilah. Give me a moment...

Off to one side a large low marble table erupted from the ground and proceeded to polish ITSELF off. There were enough place settings for everyone, including the deities, and as he now had his bearings, he began to make some of his "things" disappear that he had left behind, reappearing and transforming themselves into cushions placed on marble settings to match the place settings. Exquisite silverware and matching Oriental-themed china graced each aetting as pitchers, serving spooks and forks, and all of the knives they would need also teleported in. Off to one side was a large barbeque grill from his primary Swiss residence, and all the condiments he would need as well as fresh produce and meats from the market.

Lastly, a large silver cooler filled with Antarctic ice apeared, and in the ice were beers, liquors and wine, as well as bottled water and juices.

Pick your poison, D, and we'll discuss what to eat over a drink.
 
one last thing

:: Athena stood with her arms folded...her amusement at Hecate's casual disregard for Delilah's conviction was well hidden, but there was the slightest smile that came across her face as Hecate dismissed Delilah's speech about humans.::

:: she raised her hand interrupting Nicolas and Delilah::

Just a moment.

There are two among you that need to be addressed.

:: looking at Sharon and Alycia.::

Sharon Kelly and Alycia Barnett...humans that are certainly an exception to Hecate's dim view of the state of modern humanity. the two of you have shown more courage and strength and easily stand out from among your peers and even many men.

:: she comes forward::

But your hearts...your spirits are broken. the trauma that you've just survived and the reality you now face...I can FEEL that neither of you is quite prepared for it....especially you.

:: she takes Alycia's hand and holds it gently.::

Alycia Barnett, your's has always been a heart of fire and passion. it has given you strength that carried you on when even you werent aware of it.

Sharon Kelly, you've endured trauma after trauma both as a mortal and now in your current form. the enemy that you stood against took away your family and your life...they restored you and attempted to remake you in THEIR image bur YOUR HEART...your HUMANITY was too strong and you overcame and won your soul back, much like Ororo did in Limbo.

You freed your son, doing what FEW would have the strength to do in a situation like that and now, you feel that there's nothing left for you.

:: she looks at them.::

but there IS something left for you...something much more special than anything man's world could offer.

to you both....i offer the chance to be REBORN...as AMAZONS. You will live in the island of Themyscria, FREE of the distractions and dangers of this world..of men and of those less enlightened...

free to develope your physical and mental skills to their highest degree, making you far stronger, far more formidable than any normal human.

Sharon, you would become one of the crown jewels of the Amazonian guard..your special gifts, your unique physical nature would make you a being worthy of the notice and respect of the Olympians themselves and you Alycia...you could very well be the CAPTAIN of the Amazonian Guard.

:: at Athena's command...a swirling, GOLDEN PORTAL opens up, with rays of light beaming forth. the winds seem to intensify at that moment.::

all you have to do, is pass through the portal. but understand, when you do, your lives as you knew them will be no more. all memories of this life will pass away and you will be REBORN in the isle of themyscria, immediately received by your new sisterhood...you will live your lives in tranquility the likes of which you never knew in this world...under my watchfull eye.

:: she stands, and gestures::

the choice is yours.
 
time to make a choice

[ as the grey eyed Athena addressed her, the Silver Swan could almost FEEL that the goddess understood where she was at in her mind. She was "HERSELF" again...but at what cost? killing her son? even though it was the right thing, the COMPASSIONATE thing to do...she would be forever haunted by it...by HIM. what good was being the Silver Swan if she couldnt protect her family...they were already dead and did the Six really need her? they had enough power represented among them.]

[ the united states now deemed the Silver Swan a TERRORIST...to be destroyed on sight!...an ironic twist of fate...the country she once served as a controversial, ground breaking senator...that had mourned her death...now wanted to see her dead AGAIN and all she had left was life on an Island from myth and legend, surrounded by people...one she despised. :D ]

[ She loved Nicolas like a son, Morgan, Alison and Alycia were her friends...She never knew Persephone until her return as the Silver Swan and Haleigh HAD been on her shit list by design...but now...they were past that....and then there was Delilah...the woman who was willing to sell her out for DEAD to Bishop. If she had thought about it before...she would've PULPED Delilah with one well placed punch. that was one of the few advantages about being one of the physically strongest among the group now....she could beat the hell out of almost anyone that pissed her off]

[ but again..what was there for her?]

[ Athena offered her an alternative, one not as violent or as uncertain as the Seige Perilous...a life of prosperity, achievement....the RESPECT of the Olympians? the chance to be apart of a special ELITE army of warrior women that existed since BEFORE documented time? with her powers and skills...and her change in attitude, it seemed like the perfect alternative.]

[ the light from the portal gleamed offer her armoured bodice and she looked at it then back to Athena and Alycia.]

it's true...i have nothing left here. I didnt ASK to come back...to be the Silver Swan..THEY brought me back against my will. when the sentinels came...I was...HOPING for death. I wanted to see my son again but that didnt happen. Maybe i can't die...maybe i'll be forever haunted if i stay here. at least if i pass through this portal, i'll have no memory of this...or anything else that has happened that turned me into what i am now.

[ she looked at Alycia.]

How about it, Alycia?
 
Aerie...a choice

how about it, Alycia?

:: Alycia stared in disbelief as Athena seemed to know just how much her heart and spirit ached. she may have SURVIVED , but for her...this was just TOO MUCH. EVERYTHING she'd worked for was GONE...she had nothing left! what could she possibly do? go charging into battle with the six armed with "custom made golden desert eagles?" what good would THAT do against the likes of Circe? she had no powers, no psi screen, NOTHING. she would be a liability...one of the WEAKEST on the island. Mike was only human too, but she doubt that mattered to him...not only was he Nicolas' best pal, but he was now couting Karen so he had the protection of a witch and a mutant.::

:: Alycia had been friends with Morgan, Alison, Karen and Sharon since long before the Six came together...and she knew that NONE of them would leave her abandonned...nor would the rest of the team but that wasnt the point.::

:: they didnt get how much she hated her new found position...no real purpose...no home...no nothing.::

i have nothing left. no home...no life...i'm a human...what am i going to do...go charging into battle with guns? like THAT would mean anything against SENTINELS or half the other creatures this team fights.

anything that i could do...means nothing now. everything i worked for..is GONE...and I can't...i WONT be "carried".

:: she looks at Sharon and then Athena.::

I think I want to go.
 
Delilah's face fell in shock. She knew Alycia and Sharon had had their problems. But she didn't think they would ever actually go. She moved towards Sharon and Alycia.

"What? You..you can't leave. You're...you're family. We need you. Both of you. You have to stay."

She looked helplessly at the others.

"Tell them they have to stay."
 
[ Sharon's gaze snapped into a glare as she turned to face MorningStar.]

FAMILY?

[ she spoke sharply...and then paused.]

Right...and let me guess...I'm the THING you would like to keep locked up in the attic.

[ looking at Delilah with her silver eyes.]

Delilah, I'm NOT a walking zombie anymore...I'm in FULL posession of my mental faculties. I am MYSELF again. Killing your child has a HELL of an effect on one's psyche and if there's one thing that i always had...it was a GOOD MEMORY and if memory serves me well...you havent once stopped staring at me like i was some designer science project gone wild since my return.

NEVER MIND the fact that i was insane in every sense of the world upon my return from the grave....and programmed by a mad man to do the bidding of an organization that i had dedicated my life to fighting after they took away my family.

You're BOYFRIEND tried to MURDER ME and YOU tried to STOP ME from getting my REVENGE!

Did you think he was RIGHT in trying to kill me? did you think he was doing you and the rest of the "innocent humans" a FAVOR?


You never were comfortable around me after I was transformed into the silver swan...just ADMIT IT. if nothing else, you always APPEARED to be a woman who told the truth...so do it now!

I'll RESPECT you even a little bit if you tell me the truth for ONCE.

[ bearing in mind that Sharon was not aware that it was DELILAH that had STOPPED Connor from trying to kill her in the mansion , all she knew, all she REMEMBERED was the way delilah acted around her in the brownstone and her interference when Sharon retaliated against Bishop after his first strike against her.]

I don't think i CAN live here...with someone who thinks i'm some kind of crazed CREATURE. I don't think i can live here...KNOWING that i could nothing for my son but KILL HIM in order to RELEASE him from the hell he was confined in.
 
Oh, SURE. I say it, everybody ignores me. YOU say it, in a deep, sexy baritone, and suddenly everyone sees the light. Haleigh thought to Nicolas, rolling her eyes. She didn't speak, as Karen, Morgan, Delilah and Alison began to reconcile. Athena and Hecate made no attempts to disguise their disapproval of Haleigh's input on the situation, but Haleigh didn't giv ea damn WHAT they thought. They didn't know the history.... the deep seeded resentment Haleigh had for Karen was a driving force behind the animosity that Haleigh met Karen with every time they were forced to interact.... and Haleigh had to do her very best to keep from hitting Karen. just one good one.... right in that big mouth of hers..... when she wakes up, she won't remember her own name. I could convince her she's Adolf Hitler.... it'd be a step up. The woman drove Haleigh insane with her self-righteous, disdainful blather and in their posionous excuse for a relationship, there was rarely any positive progress. For every one step forward.... there was ten steps back and neither Haleigh nor Karen seemed capable or WILLING to put an end to the downward spiral of their interactions.

Athena then gave Sharon and Alycia the choice of remaining here or passing on to Themyscria. Haleigh's anger began to bubble over again. First the torture of being within a five mile radius of karen.... and now she had to stand around for this.

Alycia said:
i have nothing left.
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"You have US. Are we NOTHING to you??"

Haleigh fired back hotly, folding her arms across her chest as Alycia mentioned that she was still only human and couldn't help much in battle.

"Shit..... that never stopped you before. I recall you holding your own. [As Alycia decided she wanted to go] Of COURSE you do. Well, don't let US keep you. Run along now."

Delilah was taken aback and stalled their departure.... asking the rest of them to tell Alycia and Sharon not to go. Haleigh's sour mood only got worse, and she began to stalk around the group angrily.

"They can do as they damn well please, Delilah.... it's clear that nothing WE say will stop them. Well, that's just FINE. If they want to leave, we won't FORCE them to stay here with us. If they want to go, and forget all about us, forget everything we've EVER been through, then SO BE IT. GO, Alycia. See if we care. I sure as hell won't."

She vowed, coming to a stop in front of Alycia with a predatory stare. She gave the woman a final parting glare.

"[to Delilah] She's right, you know. She's ONLY HUMAN... she's of no use to us."

She scowled poisonously, before turning away from the group. She tossed a glance at Athena and then Hecate.

"I can't be here anymore, I need to go clear my head.... I've decided to stay on Aerie with the others..... thank you both for this opportunity.... I'm sorry I wasn't the most pleasant company but I've had a trying day and I'm exhausted, sore, and cranky. It was a real treat seeing you both again, don't be strangers. Nicolas.... keep a plate of food warm for me, will you? I'll be back in a little while."

She said, as politely as she could manage through a cloud of anger and a touch of pain. She paused for a moment... as if she was considering saying something else.... but upon deciding she would definitely NOT stick around for goodbyes... she disappeared into the shadows of the forest, not even slowing as Sharon replied harshly to Delilah.
 
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"Sharon, there's nothing I can say to make you change your mind about me, and I accept that. I WAS uncomfortable with you when you returned. You weren't the same person that I knew before...or at least that was what I thought. And I didn't know what to feel about that. But you were the same person. You had been through a terrible trauma to your mind and body and I was insensitive to that. I was trying so hard to do what was right that I forgot to do what is right. And I'm so sorry for that. You are the strongest woman I know, and I could have learned a lot from your example."

She looked down at her feet, then summoned the courage to look up into Sharon's silver eyes once more.

"Don't let your hatred of me and my actions influence you to give up those that love you. Don't punish those that stand before you for my actions. We need your strength now more than ever."
 
:: Athena offered Sharon and Alycia a way out. To be reborn into an amazon and leave their present lives behind. It was a fitting reward for everything they had done, but it didn't sit well with Persephone. They had been a vital part of their team, long before Persephone had even showed up, and for them to choose a new life now because their old ones 'sucked' slightly hurt the goddess. ::

:: Looking at Delilah who was pleading to Ava and the others to convince them to stay, the goddess remained silent. She listened to what Sharon had to say.....which obviously didn't sit well with Haleigh either. Haleigh snapped with venomous words to both Alycia and Sharon. Ava could tell she was just hurt that they would leave them all without a second thought. She masked her pain by yelling at them and acting like she didn't care. It was a typical reaction on her part...As Haleigh excused herself, Ava watched her disappear int othe shadows, sighing out. ::

"The moment I became apart of this 'TEAM', i've been told constantly how valuable the two of you are to everyone. How you both have made a difference for us and the mutant/metahuman movement. I've SEEN it up close. But now? Now I see two woman who have totally given up. [looking at Sharon] I understand what you're going through...I KNOW your pain, Sharon. I lost my family and friends and could do nothing about it. I was awaken to a life that I didn't want to live because THEY weren't there. I was forced to become apart of this team and leave the life that I knew, that I LOVED, behind to journy down this new path. I hated it. I RESENTED this group for the longest time. At times, I wished they had never brought me back from Ororo's spell because I felt unworthy to be the one who lived when they were the ones who died. I even felt guilt and responsibility for their deaths...Every single day was a struggle for a very long time, but soon, I was able to open myself up to these people. To look at them as my new family and this as my new life. It was difficult....it still IS difficult. But I promise you, the pain does lessen...[looking to Alycia] You both are tough, resourceful woman. You've gone through hell to try and protect this team and mutants alike. If you choose to become Amazons and leave this life....then it is definitely a fitting reward for everything that you have done for us. But i'm hoping you choose to look at this moment as a bump in the road...and stay apart of this team."
 
This was a time when it REALLY hurt to be a telepath. As Athena addressed them, he knew their feelings, that each of them saw this new life as an alternative better than what they saw as a living death in a way. Maybe they would stay, but Nicolas did not have the heart to deny them that which would most likely make them happy. Sharon wanted to see her son, and nothing Nicolas did would make her feel different about that. Alycia, for all her ability, saw herself as not enough to be of REAL use to the Six in their new role.

Nicolas did not flinch as Haleigh went off. He could "hear" what she really meant as well, and it was pure hurt disguised (in Haleigh fashion) as anger. He noted her deaprture and vowed to retrieve her at a later time. He turned back to the pair.

Tears streamed down his face as he walked over to Alycia and hugged her tight , kissing her cheek affectionately. He then embraced Sharon, his chest heaving in silent sobs as he prepared to say goodbye to what he had spent a lifetime trying to find. He kissed them both again and spoke to them just once, his voice a gravely slightly higher pitch of a grieving son who just realized that he probably would never be good enough to replace what had been lost.

Whatever you decide, I will stand by you. I understand how tough this must be and I wish you to stay...but..I understand, i-if you cannot. I only w-want you to be happy.
 
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<< Morgan immediately stepped forward as Haleigh berrated Alycia.>>

JUST STOP IT!

<< Morgan bellowed with such force.>>

What is it with YOU? Why is it that just when someone begins to appreciate your presence, you manage to REMIND THEM HOW NAUSEATING you can be?

<< she steps between Alycia and Haleigh.>>

get OUT of her face! I'm so TIRED of you attacking my friends...my FAMILY at every turn. you have a problem and you need help...and sometimes i wonder if that help shouldnt come in the form of a good open handed smack in the mouth!

<< Haleigh announced that she was leaving...and Morgan glared at her as she moved into the forest....Morgan then turned to Alycia and Sharon. rubbing her hands over her face....what was the matter with Haleigh? was she INSANE!? why did she always have to do this? >>

I dont know what to say....yes...i do actually.

<< she looks at them both.>>

I've often blamed myself for many things that have happened to you both through the past year as the result of your allignment with this time. your death <<looking at sharon.>> you're brutal treatment and attempted rape by rick riley << looking at alycia.>>

in those moments, it was often DELILAH who not only comforted me but reminded me of the more clear view of the situation.

Listen to Persephone's words...listen to Delilah's words...and think about the choice you have before you. That ATHENA of all beings would offer this to YOU TWO is a testimony in itself. you're both MORE than ordinary women...and you mean alot...to ME. both of you were friends of mine even BEFORE the Six...you're worth to me is not defined by "what you can do for this team"...i love BOTH of you.


Sharon, you're return...your transformation. it was beyond anything that any of us could have imagined. it threw us all for a loop in different ways. Haleigh and I nearly tore ourselves...EACH OTHER apart over it.

When Bishop tried to kill you, it drove us crazy when we didnt know who it was...but it was even WORSE after we found out who it was because of his link to Delilah and her subsquent actions/choices were hurtfull to us all...as you just saw. But in the end...in the mansion when you faced your son....Bishop was about to try to kill you AGAIN and most of US were too wounded from our battle with Kyle to be able to stop Bishop and so...DELILAH stepped forward. She showed that through all the doubt she'd cast, that she was still one of US. She killed Bishop to stop him from killing YOU.


You CAN believe her words...she's telling the truth and all I ask is that you LISTEN and THINK about this before you make your final choice.

<< Morgan didnt have to speak on behalf of NIcolas...he went up to them both. His bond with Sharon stretched back to his CHILDHOOD and his gentility with Alycia was a further reminder to Morgan that he wasnt a creep in disguise. his courage to reach out to them in what could be the last moments with this team washed over Morgan and made her heart heavy...her eyes a bit misty...as she felt Alison's hand on her shoulder.>>

i dont want them to go...but i wont hold it against them if they do...they'll be safe...athena will protect them in ways that we cannot.
 
and then

<< Morgan was trying to hold it together, but her facial expression told it all. She was vexed by Haleigh...who always managed to WRECK the feeling of trust Morgan wanted to have in her...it was almost like Haleigh NEEDED to do this in order to express herself and THAT was something Morgan couldnt understand. Her MOTHER could understand the pattern of behavior but Haleigh would hardly give place to anything Karen had to say, even if it was right.>>

<< as Alison attempted to comfort Morgan, the look of uncertainty and sadness was on her face as well, for despite being a precog, this was one of those moments where that power did not bring help or comfort. she kept silent...because ultimately ALISON remembered the descision SHE made to leave Cameron and Erika behind so long ago...a descision that caused THEM hurt and even though it was for the "right" reason...the wrong thing done for the right reason is still the wrong thing. She hoped that Sharon and Alycia would hear the words of Ava, Delilah, Nicolas and Morgan.>>

<< Haleigh stalked off into the forest...in a poor display ...in the name of covering her emotions. some could see it, others could not and others still chose to not give place to it. but as she left...she would find the winds not agreeing with her direction...almost as if they were sweeping her back toward the opening....toward the group.>>


<< as Sharon and Alycia stood poised to take their lives into their hands in the ultimate way, Hecate and Athena both got a surprise of their own as the entrance signature of ANOTHER goddess could be seen.>>
 
:: suddenly Alycia felt as if she were on the edge of a pit, looking over a BOTTOMLESS PIT.::

:: Athena made it sound so simple, so EASY. just CHOOSE and walk forward and the portal would take her away and see her reborn. her HEART immediately pulled her in that direction, but she could not leave without hearing what her friends...her other family had to say. first Delilah, who INSPITE of her poor choices, Alycia had not taken that dim a view of her. Maybe cause she knew all too well about making poor choices, like plotting Haleigh's death not so long ago before the return of Sharon.::

:: Haleigh did her BEST to slice Alycia up for what she felt was an act of cowardice. Alycia recoiled in SHOCK as the woman attacked her so....and for the first time, Alycia could not immediately fight back. MORGAN stepped in and roared with indignation at Haleigh, protecting Alycia as fiercely as she did Blaze the night Haleigh nearly broke Blaze's jaw.::

:: Alycia opened her mouth, but no sound escaped. As Nicolas came and hugged her and expressed his feelings. She closed her eyes. he'd worked so hard to keep her dying...from turning into a ZOMBIE at the mansion. HALEIGH worked with Morgan and Alison to pull the G virus out of her and Nicolas guided her back from the doorway of death. all that work...if she passed through the doorway to Themyscria, would it be for NOTHING? suddenly the choice wasnt so easy.::

:: she shuddered as tears fell from her eyes. they just didnt seem to UNDERSTAND how lost and WORTHLESS she felt. but then Persephone spoke...the words were full of empathy , of understanding...of wisdom and experience that would do even ATHENA proud.::

:: wiping her eyes which were now almost burning from fresh tears...she looked among her friends...still struggling to speak and then Morgan spoke..asking her to THINK and to LISTEN before making her choice.::

:: part of her wanted to ask "WHY CANT YOU JUST LET ME GO!" but then the other part of her, the part of her that VALUED family, loyalty...understood where they were coming from.::

Morgan said:
you're worth more than "what you can do for this team"
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:: had she LOST herself in that subconscious need she had to COMPETE among "supers" and had that taken away from her actual identity? she was shaking with uncertainty now...still unable to speak.::
 
:: A white figure began to walk out from the vortex, the light brightly masking their identity. With a single flash of light, Demeter was shown, standing in a gorgeous white silk floor length gown, adorned with white flowers. her curled brunette locks blew across her face as she stepped forward, out of the vortex. Looking to the six, she smiled at them warmly, knowing the strife they had recently been through. Finally, her eyes met with her daughters....Persephone's expression showing that of bewilderment. ::

"It's wonderful to see you all again....however, I do wish it was under better circumstances. I saw what you went through as a group in New York City...the struggle and the loss...and I am so sorry. I understand how hard it is to stand here and know that you can't go back to the life you built and loved. But I promise you, as helpless and defeated as you feel right now, you have changed history. Mortals progress slowly as a species...it takes years for them to realize the error of their ways. What you've done to protect them, and other mutants and metahumans, is a catalyst to what the world will eventually evolve to. One where mutants will live not in fear, but as one with mortals. You may not believe it now, nor should you have to after what you've endored. But you have effected the world."

:: Demeter was one of very few goddesses who saw mortals in a different light. Much like Delilah, she didn't disregard them or think of them as pests. She enjoyed seeing them grow as a species, knowing their mistakes would only further drive them toward the right path. What the six had done that day would eventually lead the world of mutants and humans to come together as one. The first signs of that evolution were standing right before her. Sharon Kelly and Alycia Barnett. Turning to them both...::

"I come to you both with a neutral heart and advice. [looking to Sharon] As a mother....I understand your pain. To loose a child is something that no parent should go through, but you must realize, that you've finally put your son at peace. You are a strong woman with incredible courage and strength, and I understand your desire to want to forget everything you have been through recently....but remember why you choose the path you were on. To protect others from having to go through what you have been through. And in my eyes, you have been more than successful. [looking to Alycia now] And Alycia...you mustn't look at yourself as just a 'mere mortal'. You've changed lives; especially those standing around you now. You don't need special powers to define who you are. You are remarkable in your own right. [turning to address Athena and Hecate] I come offering a compromise....For everything the six and their allies have done for this world, I believe the rules could bend a bit for Sharon and Alycia. Allow them to pass through the vortex and become Amazons, capable of holding their own and forging a new life for themselves. But let the retain their memories. [looking to Sharon] You need to remember Nicolas, a young man who looks to you as a mother. A man who loves you dearly. [looking to Alycia] And your friends, who love you enough to let you go. [turning back to Athena and Demeter] I believe they've earned the right to be reborn....BUT have the ability to return to their friends after they have completed training, and of course, healed emotionally and mentally. We atleast owe them this much."
 
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