A night at the rotunda

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As Nicolas knelt there, he felt Mike come over to his aid, his nose bleeding. He grabs his head to try to steady himself and then he senses Karen holding his hand to steady him. Surprised he looked up a bit as ORORO takes his other arm, gently speaking to him about Harbinger's role He nodded as he slowly stood, his face covered. As he pulled away, his tears dried up in a hiss as he unconsciously accelerated the molecules of water to steam. The shaking of the room and mental discomfort for everyone faded as he took his full stature, his face dark and grim. he had internalized what he had done wrong to Alison and he had things to do.

Turning to Ororo, he spoke, evenly.

I never realized...but now I do. Send me and I can bring them back.
 
Delilah tensed as Nicolas put his hand on her shoulder - but not for the reasons he would suspect. She was not exactly trusting of the touch of others right now. She didn't have time to reply or even listen to Nicolas finish his sentence before she was hit with a massive pain in her head. She staggered and put a hand to her head. Nicolas did not look good...

"What the?"

Then Ororo was with them. Delilah wanted to hug her, she was so relieved to see her standing there. She would know how to save Morgan and the others. Nicolas spoke, but Delilah shook her head.

"Ororo, can you help Morgan?"

She turned and looked at Nicolas.

"Then we will ALL go to find Alison and Ava. Together."
 
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:: Ororo listend as Nicolas seemed ready for action.::

Ororo:Not so fast. Even you are not prepared for the limitless expanse of Limbo, where time and space overlap and anything can happen all at once. you cannot go alone.

:: moving over toward Morgan as Delilah asked if Ororo could help Morgan.::

I will REMIND her that she can help herself. She's lost her way, with everything that's happened. Though i may not be here often, I am ALWAYS aware of the lives of the Dark Trinity, the turns and developments that occurr within each of them.

:: Delilah stated that the team would go together, and Ororo nodded.::

All except Karen. You must stay behind, with Pandora. Take her back to Minerva's mansion. With Alison missing and Morgan, down, You're the only witch strong enough to fight off any intruders that may come AND if the need to escape arises, you will know how to contact me.

I will keep you informed of any changes in Morgan.
 
Nicolas nodded solemnly at the idea that they all go save for Karen. He held Karen's hand a moment, and then faced her.

Be CAREFUL.

He then turned to Haleigh, sending her a revised diagram of Mike's battlesuit.

I figure one integrated holographic projector from your danger room and a few nanomotors a the major muscle groupings on the suit should suffice for Mike, since we have no way to TEST it first.

Nicolas quickly switched clothing into his dark uniform with duster, placing his large axe on his back.
 
Karen handed Mike a handkerchief which he quickly used to clean his face. The pain subsided as Nicolas composed himself and he rose again, tediously checking his weaponry. He knew that Nic's crazy idea of going alone would be shot down, so he did not bother to raise his voice against it. He walked over to Karen as they prepared to leave, placed a baton in its hip holster.

Take care, honey. We'll be back SOON.

He kissed her cheek and joined his group. He turning to Delilah quickly, remembering her police background.

Want a weapon?
 
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Delilah scoffed and held out her hand, palm facing up. A mini fireworks display appeared in the air.

"I think I got it covered, thanks."

She brought the fingers of her hand together, and the light display disappeared.

She was still at a loss for exactly HOW they were going to get to where Alison and Ava where. She didn't like the idea of leaving Morgan behind, even if she would be with Ororo. And Karen - although Delilah knew she could take care of herself, she didn't like the idea of Karen and Pandora alone at Minerva's during this crisis. She looked at Ororo, and motioned towards Karen and Pandora.

"You'll look after them, won't you?"
 
Mike smiled as she opened her hand, fireworks and all.

I simply figured that a silenced Walther PPK or Desert Eagle would be more...low-key. Very well.

He holstered the additional weapon then thought about it, drawing a .380. He offered it to Karen.

Shoot first, ask questions later. Just like I showed you.

Apparently all that time spent together at the cottage was not all dinners and chatting...
 
<< Karen felt a flash of objection as Ororo declared that SHE needed to take Pandora back to Minerva's and watch over her during this situation....the idea of leaving Morgan didnt sit well at all with her.>>

But Ororo, my daughter..

Ororo said:
I will keep you informed of any changes in Morgan.
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<< the immortal weather witch seemed very clear in her tone. both women were the prime "mother's" in Morgan's life. Karen gave birth to Morgan, raised her in this world, but Ororo guided Morgan in the larger, supernatural picture. both played an equally important role in the sorceress' life and Karen not only respected and trusted Ororo, she regarded her as a dear friend. the two agreed to maintain constant visual contact via scrying pool....and that would make it seem less "seperating" for Karen.>>

<< Nicolas took Karen's hand and wished her safety. Karen squeezed his hand.>>

you too, Nicolas.

<< Mike hugged and kissed her on the cheek, and she received his affection warmly.>>

and you watch yourself. limbo isnt the place for heroics, mike.

<< Karen said firmly.>>

<< Mike offered her a weapon, a GUN. and she looked...rather coldly.>>

men and their guns...it's as primal as a baby and his mother's breast. Now Mike, what do i need this for when i can TURN it into something ELSE?

<< Mike had taken to trying to TEACH her about the use of firearms. the two had been discussing/DEBATING her need to be able to use weapons...specifically FIREARMS.the doctor, who had taken down MANY MEN WITH weapons in their hands with the use of a spell or a mystical projection was almost offended but She understood the the reason behind his offering though. >>

I'll let Pandora handle...this.

<< with a twirl of her hand and a rushing harp sound, the gun disappears and reappears in Pandora's hands.>>

She's always been fond of small firearms, as we found out when she deftly used Alycia's gold plated Desert Eagles. Barbara taught her well. as for me? I'll be fine. I might be older than some of the women in this room, but ive got more than a few tricks left up my sleeves.


<< as Delilah asked Ororo if she would look after them all , Karen moved over to Pandora.>>

we'll be in constant visual/audio contact via scrying pool. I'll take the darkhold with me...with my own magicks, and the additional spells available in this book, along with Minerva's soldiers and the technology of the mansion, Pandora and I will be well guarded and ready to fend off any danger that comes.

but all of YOU...be carefull. Limbo has a way of robbing everyone of their sense of time, space and even their good spirits if they are there too long. you could even AGE by YEARS while there even though only MOMENTS will pass on Earth.

Good luck...all of you.

<< looking at Pandora.>>

ready?

<< the immortal woman nodded to the doctor and with that, Karen lifts her hands up, the cape of her flying suit spreads out and with a rushing harp sound followed by chimes, they disappear, along with the Darkhold....returning to Minerva's mansion and securing themselves within.>>
 
from Earth to Limbo

:: Ororo watched as everyone prepared. She was secretly amused at Mike's way of showing concern over Karen while she watched over Pandora and guarded Minerva's mansion. she knew that he was courting the witch. It required a special man to be secure enough to court a woman who had the power to turn him into any manner of creature or object.::

:: as the doctor disappeared with Pandora, taking the darkhold with her, Ororo moved over to where Morgan lay. Tinkerbell was not interested in being left behind, and immediately began to meow at Ororo with an almost DEFIANT tone. Ororo lookd down at the siamese and smiled, gently stroking her on the head.::

Ororo:do not worry, little one. you may come to the garden too. it's only natural that you'd want to be by your mistress' side.

:: there were several enchanted creatures in Ororo's garden and while she didnt keep any as her personal "pets" in her Citadle, she nurtured them and cared for them and found time to show attention to them whenever they came near. she was aware of every living thing within her garden and she understood the bond between Morgan and her enchanted familiar.::

:: Delilah asked if she would look after Karen and Pandora as well.::

do not worry. if there is any extreme danger, I will be able to get them out.

:: and with everyone prepared, Ororo lifted her hands....a large funnel of wind with dried dead leaves spins around them all and everything they see around them begins to spin and blur....giving way from the marble rotunda of aerie to the sprawling garden oasis of Ororo, her own realm within limbo. Ororo was 2nd ONLY to Morgan in terms who ruled the domain of Limbo...and this garden was a symbol of her power. it did NOT bend to Morgan's will as did the rest of Limbo. Mike was not entirely aware of her history, who she was and what this garden represented, but for the moment, all he needed to do was appreciate the endless expanse of naturla beauty...and to know that it was sustained by Ororo's magick and force of will. he'd YET to see the frightening domain of Limbo OUTSIDE of this realm.::

:: they moved to her large, stone citadle, now on the top floor , with Morgan laying in a large, canopy bed undercover and Tinker immediately finding a spot to lay next to her.::

the time for you all here is limited. you must leave the garden and go into the other part of Limbo as it is everywhere else. you will have no choice but to take the discs...and begin your search for Alison and Persephone. I will send Morgan along as soon as she is ready.

:: Ororo gave them a few moments for any last questions.::
 
Mike smirked as Karen derided his offering of a weapon. He was working on her, but her aversion to and disdain for firearms was a common talking point. He watched a Pandora was given the weapon.

All right, lady. You two take care.

He watched as they disappeared. Ororo began to gesture and, thinking of the eyes he sawin one of the disks, Mike pulled two large energy weapons as they were transported to...

what he imagined the Garden of Eden looked like. He whistled in spite of himself as they walked toward the Citadle. Morgan was laying upon a bed and he listened as Ororo gave them a bit of a primer on what must be done. This was definitely no road trip, but they had to retrieve the others. he pulled on his goggles and brought his analytical systems online, silencing alarm after alarm as they attempted to adjust to the foreign dimension. When Ororo finished, he cleared his throat and addressed her respectfully.

With all due respect ma'am...So when we step into a disk, we have no way of knowing if it is the correct one? Or even if the correct one will manifest itself?
 
Nicolas waited , as everything played out. He waved goodbye to Karen and winked at Pandora as they departed. They arrived in Limbo via Ororo, and he walked with the others to the Citadle. He loved this place, and could NOT believe they had not been here since he joined the team, pretty much.

Ororo, it has been FAR too long without seeing this place, and YOU.

Nicolas considered Ororo much as a type of godmother. He did not see her often, but she always treated him warmly and was full of lessons for him. Her few words in this last instance did more for his attitude and mental state than nearly anything else, and he appreciated her, as she knew.

As she explained the task at hand, he shook his head, simply waiting to begin the journey. However, Mike raised a great question about the disks, one that he unfortunately feared that he knew what the answer would be.
 
Limbo- Ororo's garden

:: Ororo slowly seated herself in a chair next to Morgan's bed. there was a small potion bottle with a glowing elixir in it, possibly for Morgan.::

:: as Mike asked a valid question, Ororo gave the only answer she could.::

Ororo: unfortunately, young man, that is not a question i can truly answer. the discs in Limbo are not under my power and i have long since learned to watch my step for they sometimes even appear within the garden.

Years ago, [YEARS...referring to what occurred only "Months" ago in earth's time.] when i sent Alison, Blaze and Haleigh to find Darkchilde in an alternate timeline to help bring back Morgan from the clutches of the Seige Perilous. They simply had to go forward with their eyes open and stay together. You will do the same thing...it is the only thing you CAN do.



However, once Morgan recovers, She will be able to find you, where ever you may be.

Understand...all of you...that your time here may cause you to AGE both physically and chronologically.

You may find yourselves in "other parts" of Limbo but in fact your are in another timeline all together, OR you may emerge on any number of possible "earths". where ever you go...STAY together and while you are in Limbo, you CANNOT interfere with any temporal phantoms/events that you see occurr...they have already occurred..they will occurr...and nothing you do must effect that.

:: everyone with the exception of Nicolas and Mike had seen these temporal phantoms...echoes of past events/present or even future events/people appearing and playing out in front of the person(s) passing through various parts/times of Limbo.::

however, while on EARTH in any particular timeline, you MAY have room to help those who truly need it.

:: an indication they might not be totally powerless in all situations...but even then, one couldnt be sure.::

you will find your way out of the garden marked by a statue, mounted on a pedastle with vines around the base of it....the living statue of Alexis Quartermaine (Shockwave of the Six aka "Blackout").

:: again, the backstory of the statue was known only to Delilah and Haleigh, Nicolas and Mike would not have first hand experience with the metahuman who was once a member of the six turned their greatest traitor but the fact that the statue was infact this woman...that ORORO had turned her into that...was a reminder that while she may be gentle, she was FAR from weak. when nicolas passed the statue, he would pick up the faintest flicker of a living awareness from it. ::

she [Alexis] faces the path that leads from the serenity of my garden, into the violent, uncertain realm that is the rest of Limbo.

only you can decide when the time is right to take a disc that may appear, but when y ou do....make sure you all stick together.
 
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Living statue?

Nicolas mumbled incredulously as Ororo explained the way out. After she was done, he walked over to where Morgan lay. Kissing her forehead, he turned and faced the rest of the group.

Unless there are any other needs, time is wasting and we got people to get back.

Nicolas nodded to Ororo and prepared to leave with his group once any last minute things were settled. Thinking about how greater limbo was like when Morgan opened the doors to it on earth, he pulled his axe, preferring it more handy.
 
Mike looked at Nicolas as Ororo explained the living statue part. He decided that with this lady, it would be best to keep his eyes to himself, even though she was timelessly beautiful. Having never seen her before, he went through much of what Nicolas did when he first saw her. AWE.

Thinking of the apocalypse they were headed into, Mike had already changed all of his artillery to either Sabo penetrator rounds or Black Talon Teflon rounds for anti-personnel. His repulsor was embedded in his glove (as with Alycia) and his baton's electric end was set to 500,000 volts. He was as ready as he was going to be.

He stood beside Nicolas as they prepared to leave...
 
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from the garden to the wilderness

<< and so, with preparation and slight trepidation, the remaining group of the six...3 plus Mike... begin their journey through the garden....it seems like it could go on for ever but as they reach the outer edge, it grows colder, the skies darker and the winds pick up. they see the statue...Haleigh and Delilah know it well. Nicolas picks up a haunting psychic feedback from it...for the woman it once WAS is still somewhere inside.>>

<< Mike notices and decides to keep his eyes to himself when it comes to Ororo.>>

<< they leave the safety of the garden and venture out into the cold, windy, dark expanse that is the REST of Limbo...rocky, arid ground, a long hanging, flowing mist, stormy violet hued clouds above with black lightning bolts, floating land masses and demons of all sizes, shapes and COLORS, all infected with the techno organic virus. some have wings, others have massive physiques...some carry simple weapons. many can be heard screaching and seen prancing about.>>

<< this was what SOME people might envision HELL to look like but for most of the six, it was a little less harrowing each time they returned. this was what Morgan ruled and it WAS an extension of herself...it reflects who she is...a woman touched or TAINTED (depending on who you ask) by the darkest of magicks.>>

<< and now...with wide eyes and uncertain thoughts, the remaining members of the six go forward....the time for taking a disc will be upon them at any moment and then....well that's ANYONE'S guess.>>

<< and so we watch>>
 
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