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Haleigh laid with her head on his chest... they were both quiet as he held her.... they looked very much like a couple absorbed in post coital bliss... but perhaps bliss wasn't the best word. Haleigh stared off into the distance... intuition that this would be a catalyst for something terrible creeping in on her. She was not naive... she knew their union changed everything.... but something kept her from fully recognizing the severity.

what have i DONE?

She momentarily thought, her internal sense of right and wrong trying to reconcile with the developments... a brief faltering that was quickly corrected for her. What you WANTED.... stop being so weak. You were once a woman who did what she wanted, got what she wanted with her head held high. Now you have allowed yourself to become soft... and for WHAT? For a group of people that conceded both Nicolas AND you were lost causes as SOON as you were gone? Your lingering loyalty to them is both misplaced and illogical. They have forsaken you BOTH. Your time with them is OVER. Your place now belongs with someone much more deserving of your fidelity. You've always been capable of adapting to changing circumstances. Embrace your new fate and do it with conviction.

Haleigh watched Nicolas dry off and begin to get dressed.... she gave him a satiated smile.... bathed in a resurgence of devotion... intoxicated by it. She ran her hand across his back as she moved next to him, finding something had been set out for her to wear as well.... it was a beautiful blood red silk gown, the cut empire silhouette, with the high waist decorated by a textured damask of golden markings that closely resembled the markings on Nic's skin. It hung on her shoulders by thin straps of alternating red and gold silk that were tightly braided, it showcased a tease of cleavage with a wide, plunging neckline, and the lower portion of the gown was Fortuny pleated but loose and fluid. It was intricately designed and clearly crafted of the finest materials for royalty or otherwise exalted beings.

There was something else set out for Haleigh as well... slender gold upper-arm bands and thick gold 'cuff' style braclets that were engraved with the same markings and adorned with rubies. Haleigh had an errant impression that they looked like SHACKLES... Now you're just being melodramatic. They're beautiful.... wear them. And so she slipped them on.... there was a three faced mirror nearby... and she went to it, revolving slowly in front of it to admire the dress. She turned to face Nicolas, holding out her hands, a sly smile on her lips.

"I feel like Cleopatra...[pointing at him, her smile growing] You look like a Pharaoh."

Set said:
Come, children...It is time to understand some things.
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They were led into a throne room.... it was as grand and enchanting as Haleigh had come to expect of the place... the otherworldy being whose machinations they were ALL subject to sat nobly on a throne like the deity Haleigh suspected him of being. He prompted them to ask questions.... and the devil-may-care nonchalance [oft mistaken for insolence] that Haleigh was known for asserted itself.

"I know who you are." It sounded a little accusatory... but as she continued she sounded less righteous and more like she was simply identifying him. "Given Isis' involvement, I of course considered Osiris.... he is Yin to her Yang... where she is life and rebirth, he is Death, Lord of the Underworld... but I've eliminated him as a possibility. First of all... Isis cherised Osiris. She wouldn't want to destroy him.... and second... Osiris had GREEN skin.... and you don't. No.... you are the one whom Isis had a reason to despise.... the one who killed her husband... Set. The Egyptian God of storms, chaos, and destruction. Set was also associated with the color Red.... as in, this red gown I'm wearing... the red tapestries hanging in this room...."
 
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Control room

Blaze quietly observed Malice and Enchantra’s reservations about Nicolas. She had expected as much from them. Why would they want to save him? In a way she understood there logic but in her own heart Nicolas was still on this team just as Morgan was during the Inferno crisis she had heard about. Even Mike would continue to argue for his friend, which could be a noble quality, but one that seemed inappropriate when time was short. Back and forth both alignments argued until Karen snapped.

A part of Blaze couldn’t help but smirk as she agreed with the doctor. She had hit the nail right on the head. But while the three of them were silence, Blaze motioned to Delilah, “Delilah brings up a valid point. One that needs to be addressed for both sides. Each of us hit him with everything we had but it barely had any effect.” Turning the attention away from the brewing argument at hand. “What can we do to bring Set down?”

Curious sage-green eyes lingered on each person in the room until she stopped on Alison. “Before we were interrupted we were working on an exit strategy.” Blaze didn’t have time to bicker about Nicolas. They would be saving him, end of story. He did have the rune on his body, which would be key to pushing Set back into it. As far as Blaze was concerned they needed Nicolas but she felt it was useless to argue.
 
Delilah kept her mouth shut, still waiting on a response to her earlier question about HOW they were actually going to achieve this without one hell of a power boost. But Karen was right, and she resisted the urge to apologize to her like a scolded child. MIKE needed to get a handle on himself - despite what she had said she wasn't entirely sure he wouldn't try and STOP them if they had to sacrifice Nicolas. But as karen said they would have to deal with that if and when the time came. Bickering about it and giving "what ifs" did no good. She reinforced Blaze's question.

"So - again I say, what do we have NOW that we didn't have a few hours ago that is going to kill this thing?"
 
:: Alison leans back in her chair...rubbing her face as Mike speaks...AGAIN trying to underscore SOME redeeming value of Nicolas.::

goddess...give me strength...

:: she already knew what was coming and from whom. She exchanged looks with Malice and as insane as it seemed, sometimes she wondered...WHY she was dealing with the people she was dealing with. Did anyone ever question MALICE as much as they felt compelled to question or undercut Harbinger? Maybe if she sent Mike FLYING across the room, he'd shut up.::

:: Malice and Enchantra, as she expected pushed the bounds of the truce, but they WERE speaking a necessary truth to a degree. Karen snapped, and spoke with such force and hostility but Alison was not as taken aback by it as others...only because it seemed Karen was saying exactly what Alison felt.::

:: Blaze attempted to keep it on course and Delilah spoke, clearly worried about another defeat.::

We're not going to fail this time, Delilah. We had no real plan last time because some PEOPLE were too concerned about one person versus the bigger picture. That ISNT going to happen this time.

:: looking at Mike.::

Malice, Enchantra, your hospitality under the circumstances is well received and greatly appreciated...and your assistance will help us help you to rescue Isis.

:: sometimes it was better to be diplomatic...probably the ONLY thing she and her hypocritical sister Erika could EVER agree on. ESPECIALLY if it helped further a cause.::

Set is god, but he's far from ALL POWERFULL. We know that because we have fought the Olympians who were also gods. We were taken unaware in many ways the first time around...but it will not be that way this time. We have a goddess in our midst, and among our group we have a diverse and defined range of abilities. We will not fail because failure isnt an option and now that NICOLAS is no longer a subject of debate, we can move on to strategy and more pressing matters.

The first thing to do is to fashion circlets to protect the minds of those without psi screens. these will only last during the battle and will be usless afterward. try as he may, Set could not breach the psi screens, all he could do was exert pressure...pressure that was painfull but it was resistable if you had the WILL and Blaze benefited from the topaz pendant Morgan charmed for her. We make his work harder for him ...that's the first step.

:: and as Harbinger resumed leading the discussion, she fashioned out plans for the group as a whole.::

Malice, you can protect Helena since you wont have to use any additional power to protect yourself in diamond form. we will fashion a circlet for Mike, Persephone and Delilah.
 
"Alison."

Firm but gentle words were aimed at the Seer, seeing she was struggling with Mike's words. Nodding to the brunette as if to say 'calm down'. There was obviously no love loss between Alison and Mike. The big guy could be annoying at times but then again who wasn't? But, there was a time and place for a heated debate. It wasn't the appropriate time at the moment with the lack of time they had to rescue their teammates.

Delilah and Blaze both tried to keep the topic of their teammates on direct course. Peering over to Delilah with a smile mouthing a 'thank you' to the blonde. Both women wanted the same thing, they wanted their teammates back home where they belonged.

"Wait, did you say you guys fought the Olympians? Man, I've heard it all now."

Shaking her head in disbelief but that topic of conversation was for another time. Blaze would shift her attention back onto Harbinger's words. "What's the second step once everyone's mind is protected?" She was anxious to get their friends and family back. Hell, everyone in that room was including the Sisterhood.
 
:: Persephone lifted her hand to her forehead and closed her eyes with a sigh. Everyone was getting so off topic, and for what? Mike wanting to one up the sisterhood? The sisterhood declaring they didn't want to rescue the man who was causing all this? It was frustrating to listen everyone go back and forth knowing that it was only stopping them from progressing to a solid plan of action. Finally Delilah and Blaze stired the conversation back on track. ::

"What's the second step once everyone's mind is protected?"
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:: Lowering her hand, Persephone looked at Blaze, then to Alison. ::

"The scepter of Isis."

:: Since Alison shifted from the Guardian to the Harbinger, she took over Barbara Minvera's position as protector of the ancient and mystical objects that have exsisted throughout the world for thousands of years. She would know what Persephone was talking about. ::

"It's a risky move considering Isis had attempted to steal it before. When in the wrong hands it's extremely dangerous....but it seems to be our only solid option."

:: There was a long history between Isis and Set, but what no one was aware of was that Persephone had a small part in it as well. Adjusting herself in her chair, Ava prepared to give the cliffnotes version of what happened a few thousand years earlier. ::

"Isis and I were friends for quite some time. She was the Egyptian equivilant of myself and my mother Demeter, therefore we had much in common with one another. She would speak of her relationship with Set to me often...it wasn't good to say the least. Pretty much what you see of him now is what he was back then. Isis asked of mine and my mother's help to humiliate and ultimately exile Set from Egypt and the temples....I of course wanted to help, but I soon lost contact with Isis...my own heated affairs with the Greek Olympians taking priority. By the time I left Mount Olympus Isis had went into hiding. No one, not even Set could find her...which i'm sure was her goal. [looking to Alison, whom Ava was sure was having reservations about bringing forth the scepter of Isis] Isis made Dominique her avatar....if we give her the Scepter it will hopefully completely her link to Isis and insure she have the power to keep Set at bay once he is banished this time."

:: Looking among the group. ::

"Set is powerful, this is true. But he isn't invinsible. All beings with 'God'-like power and status--myself included--have weaknesses. Just as the six found out when we traveled to Mount Olympus. We just need to eliminate the attacks we did to him before, and focus our attentions on something new....something he wouldn't expect from us. He has that typical 'God complex'. He already goes into the battle thinking he has the upper hand; THAT is how we will take him down."
 
Set laughed as Haleigh deduced with clarity his identity. He was actually impresses with her organized mind.

Very good, technopath. You ability to process seemingly small and incoherent bits of information is...imppressive. perhaps you will be a good captain of our PERSONAL guard. But I was speaking more to the question of who NICOLAS REALLY IS.

Set rose quickly, his form fluid in its movement as he paced a bit, clearing his throat to speak.

Isis, my sister, was the patron deity for your mother's village. It enjoyed quality crops and even boasted a minor sorceress as its interlocutor to the deity herself. That person was your aunt, the one now known as Dominique Devereaux.

However, in time Isis was...neglectful. The village crops suffered and famine ensued. The famine began to claim OTHERS in the village even as your OWN family survived in part due to the elevated status provided by their ties to Isis. Dominique, as she is now called, was barely concerned about the village's plight and did NOTHING to help. Your mother did care however, and remembered that I am the bringer of the storm, whose waters can save a village even as the wind and lightning can claim lives. In defiance of the village elders, she made a direct private plea to me, begging for my assistance. She willingly offered me anything I might require in order to help her people. I accepted her offering, and rain drenched the land, causing the crops to be saved. But with the thunder I arrived, and came to your mother to accept her offering.

She was frightened, and her family caused quite a stir at my arrival, but she willingly accepted my overtures, in spite of the contrary APPEARANCE of our coupling. In a few months you were born, and I could not have been more proud, but your aunt...Dominique the Black Queen, sought to kill you because you were different, because your mother could not survive your birth. I was nearly forced to intercede but you were already so STRONG, and she could not kill you then. One of my servants led your Earth father to you, a man of the greatest wealth in all of the lands in which you were born. I made sure he found you son, because I wanted the best for you until I was able to retrieve you later. I wanted to wait further until you were fully inherited of my might to speak with you, but your aunt's foolish attempt to end your life forced my hand.

Set raised his hand and a portal opened to another land, which was lush with vegetation, beautiful...but stricken with a mighty storm.

This is but a glimpse of what is yours. This is your land, and all that is in it is your. This planet is to be but a colony of our kingdom, as you are entitled to it from your mother's heritage. You are clearly as able to rule as the fools that run it now. You can show that we are...merciful and just. The way forward will be difficult, but we can accomplish anything together...as father and son.

Set stood before the pair, his form terrifying and yet handsome and proud.

Nicolas stepped forward slowly, as he listened to his father's words, as he looked upon the land that was to be his, once he and his father took care of things here...he reached out to take his father's hand...
 
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Mike stopped as soon as Karen bellowed. He did not care about what she had to say in particular as he knew what it would be, almost to the syllable. His goal was to derail the queen's attempt to dictate strategy and he had succeeded in that, with the rest of the team moving to the matter at hand. He looked back at Karen as she admonished his fatalistic tendency. But Mike saw no advantage in quiet, not now. He spoke as they talked of a plan to handle Set, picking up as Persephone spoke of a new tactic.

One thing that may help is pairing the powers here to our advantage. I noticed last battle that at times Set used some powers here against other powers. With Malice as a hub for communication, perhaps we could pair powers up to our advantage. For example, Delilah and Blaze's power sets complement and could be much more potent than either alone. However, neither of them well complement the dark magic that Shadow Weaver wields; that fact allowed Set to free himself of her magic last battle. With that in mind, I would recommend that the pair of queens stay together, that Delilah and Blaze go together,that Shadow Weaver and the Seer pair up, and that Ava accompany Sharon so that we at least can stay out of each other's way as we go.
 
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:: Harbinger crossed her legs at the knee. the black mini skirt she wore definately exposed a nice view of her own legs. at 5'11 she could have stalkd the runways as a model along side of Morgan, and while she had appeared in a few spreads, she never felt that was her ultimately calling, preferring to let Morgan have that spotlight.::

:: the look on her face right now as not necessarily one that someone would want captured on photo, as she looked very agitated. Blaze spoke to her, adominishing her to keep calm and as the discussion resumed course, Blaze commented then Ava.::

:: Ava's information was insightfull...and though she was apprehensive about reliquishing, the relic of Isis back into Dominique's hands, knowing that the woman had tried to take it by force while the rest of the team was in the time stream looking for Alison and AVa...she realized that perhaps it was truly the logical thing to do.::


That information is helpfull Ava...and it has allowed me to come to a descision.

I will give the scepter of Isis to Dominique. I believe she is qualified and capable to handle it and if her having it will ensure that she has the full power to keep Set at bay, then its a justified risk.

:: Mike spoke. he was really bold wasnt he? Nicolas would certainly b e proud of his friend's devotion and bravery, but Alison couldnt help but think about what Malice said...."how could someone be so devoted when they were regarded is a mere servant?" Was he willing to risk alienating everyone by being so fanatical? Alison at different moments could appreciate Mike very much OR want to send him flying but for now, he was here and as such, would have to be included in th eir plans. It would be no different if Alycia were here.::


The idea of pairing sounds reasonable...there are powers that do work in concert better than others. That is why i mentioned before that when we FIRST encountered him, there was such a sense of urgency that everyone wanted to strike out in ernest to save those that were captured. there was no time to plan. that is why this time will be different.

and yes, YOU will need to stay with the Silver Swan. She can protect you and keep you safe.

:: Mike was probably tired of hearing that, but Alison knew that NIcolas would never forgive himself OR them if something happened to Mike. ::

When can continue to plan, but now Now, while things are still calm...we musth return to the catacombs of Minerva's Mansion. I will enter the code to gain access to the underground fortified vault where Pandora and the artifacts are hidden and retrieve the sceptre.

Delilah, a worm hole please.

:: and with that, as the team and the sisterhood stood together, Morningstar opens a wormhole portal that will allow them to journey from the hellfire club, across the world to greece at the speed of light. they return underground to the fortified vault where Alison checks on Pandora and retrieves the Sceptre of Isis.::
 
A captian? That was it? That was all Set thought her considerable power merited? Haleigh wasn't really offended.... sometimes one gets underestimated.... it was a forgivable trespass. Set had only known her about five seconds... and had not seen her fight. She smiled, somewhat smugly.

"Set..... my lord. Shortly you will discover that my resourcefulness is as EPIC as my beauty is deceptive. When THAT moment comes, I'm confident you will make me commander in CHIEF of the entirety of your armed forces. Until then... I suppose I can be content with momentarily being a mere captain, under the assumption your condition is that you simply wish me to prove my worth. But mark my words.... my value far eclipses being a mistress or a knight... I am QUEEN material, and when you realize THAT.... you will truly understand how profound your decision to 'capture' me really was. I'm sure, with your undeniable intelligence, I won't have to wait for very long."

Humility was not a virtue of Haleigh's, but then, it didn't serve her now. Her response was completely hers, a byproduct of Set's meddling but not directly instigated by him... No, now Haleigh was playing the hand she'd been dealt, looking out for Number One. In her mind, her so-called family had abandonned her... and now Nic was poised to embrace Set's summons. It was clearly up to Haleigh to make sure she wasn't overlooked or underappreciated.... to be certain she would come out on top would require a bit of lobbying. It wouldn't be TOO difficult... Haleigh was easily a veritable weapon of mass destruction... her true capabilities and limits had never been completely tested.

Set gave them a brief history of Nic's creation... and so, Haleigh and Nicolas accepted a much less violent, a much less malign version of things than their teammates did. Haleigh gazed into the portal that Set opened... He talked of making earth a small PORTION of their domain... Haleigh shrugged and asked the only question that came to mind.

"But why bother with Earth at all? It's a dreadful place really... beautiful to the eyes in some places, yes... but it's a DYING planet. Not only is civilization declining... man continues to poison itself AND its environment. It's a TRIFLE... and likely not even worth it. Let the humans have it.... let the Six and the Sisterhood quibble amongst themselves for it... I TIRE of this planet and its ungrateful mortals. If we can make the UNIVERSE ours... why afflict ourselves with this annoyance? Just because Nicolas has a birthright to this place doesn't mean he's OBLIGATED to try and salvage it. If we stay... if we try to keep it, we'd have to face the Six and the Sisterhood, both groups that struggle for ultimate control of this place. Whether or not we can defeat them is NOT the point.... the POINT is... it seems like a lot of trouble to go through for what we'd get in return."
 
Set's eyes widened as Haleigh spoke, and it appeared for a second that his legendary fury had been ignited. But he stopped and...LAUGHED. LAUGHED as hard as he had laughed in quite some time. This young upstart was impressive indeed.

QUEEN material?!! You wish to be the queen to my HEIR, to accompany him as he takes my place as God of Destruction and Master of the Storm?! You honestly would have been selected FIRST had you fought for his affections BEFORE now. But you allowed your loyalty to one who had little loyalty for you to stunt your normal drive. Your impetuousness alone is worthy of leadership to legions of my minions, but my son will need a strong and LOYAL queen. Are you that woman?! Will you stand with him against the tide?!

As Set roared his challenge to Haleigh, his face searching her for her answer, Nicolas was thinking a bit...hesitating as images burned into his psyche began to play back. When he first saw Dominique, she had assaulted him with visions. The visions were similar to what he had been told by Set, but were much more violent and cruel. But what was the truth? His father wouldn't...Lie to him? And if so, what WAS the truth? Nicolas was wavering, even as he stood before the deity.
 
in LIMBO

<< Set may or may not have registered the fact that Spellbinder and Isis had escaped. Very FEW things could stop Spellbinder from accessing Limbo, the place irrevocably bound to her by birth and nature of her powers. She and Isis were now in Limbo, in the castle of the SUMMIT! The massive mountain that challenged the never ending skies and expanse of Limbo. Inside of the massive, haunting structure, Spellbinder gestures over a scrying pool as she observes Haleigh and Nicolas talking with Set..>>

NO! FOOLS! They are BELIEVING his warped version of the story!


<< Morgan's concern and desire to rescue Haleigh and Nicolas was blurred by her own growing resentment and hosility...which was AMPLIFLIED in Limbo. She and Isis BOTH had to steady each other as they tried not to give in to their own more base instincts.>>

I've heard enough of that pathetic trickster, Set. It's time to yank the rug out from under him!

<< and so, in Limbo where Spellbinder was absolute mistress, she gestures, and locks in on Nicolas and Haleigh, at her mental command, a chime sounds off, followed by a crash of thunder as a stepping disc openes beneath Haleigh and Nicolas and teleports them away to Limbo.>>

Isis, I've got them. When they arrive, You deal with Nicolas, and I'll handle Haleigh...just like we planned. and remember. We're to RESTRAIN them, NOT KILL THEM!


<< but in her mind, her heart. she HOPED that Set would be foolish enough to try to come to Limbo, a feat that few dared. She WANTED to humiliate him in front of his son and remind Nicolas how HAZARDOUS it is for a man to try to hold HER against her will.>>

here we go....
 
Now they had a plan, but Delilah was still skeptical. Giving Dominique the Sceptre of Isis was a big gamble, and she still was not convinced that their powers were up to winning this battle. But what could they do? Morgan and Haleigh needed them, and they couldn't just leave them to rot at the hands of Set and Nicolas.

So she opened the wormhole at Alison's bidding, and returned them to Minerva's Mansion. The catacombs were dark and mysterious - and she would have been grateful for the opportunity to see them had they been there under better circumstances. She waited anxiously for Alison to open the vault. Despite her misgivings she wanted to go NOW - the waiting was nerve wracking. She tried to focus her thoughts on Pandora, on hoping she and everything inside was okay. But even for that she'd have to wait.
 
Catacombs

Blaze felt skeptical as well as the plans were laid out for them. She knew as soon as they destroyed Set this little truce was over. Persephone offered some insightful information as well as Alison even Mike as she nodded, "Alright." Anything was better than sitting and chit-chatting about it much more.

Being transported to the catacombs from the worm hole, Blaze ignited one of the flares she had confiscated from the Hellfire Mansion. Her fire power was slowly replenishing from her powerful attack earlier. She stood next to Delilah, sensing she anxiousness. "Ready to kick some booty, Morning Glory?" A faint smile offered to the blonde as they waited for Alison to unlock the vault, waiting to see if Pandora was okay. Waiting was always the worst part but it was the first step towards their goal.
 
Haleigh eyed Set as he laughed, amused by her. It was not her intention.... but she could roll with it. It was a positive enough reception. She gave him a graceful smile, a raised eyebrow and a gentle nod.

Set said:
QUEEN material?!! You wish to be the queen to my HEIR, to accompany him as he takes my place as God of Destruction and Master of the Storm?!
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"Only if you would graciously approve, my lord."

You honestly would have been selected FIRST had you fought for his affections BEFORE now. But you allowed your loyalty to one who had little loyalty for you to stunt your normal drive.
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Haleigh shrugged... she didn't seem to agree with his assessment.

"On the contrary, your majesty... not to seem contentious.... but I didn't know where HIS affections laid... he CHOSE her... and I wanted him to be happy.... so I simply delayed my pursuit of him until he tired of her. Sure.... I thought I owed HER a chance as well... but obviously I was mistaken.... Now that I know the TRUTH... it's time to reassess my options and make more informed decisions.... there's no reason for us ALL to not get what we want at this point."

Your impetuousness alone is worthy of leadership to legions of my minions, but my son will need a strong and LOYAL queen. Are you that woman?! Will you stand with him against the tide?!
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Haleigh smiled, she thought back to all the times she'd defended Nicolas... even just considering the RECENT events, it was a lengthy list of examples.... she knew that if Nicolas could hear her thoughts... Set probably could as well..... for emphasis, she glanced down at herself, wearing what he'd wanted her to wear... she certainly already LOOKED the part.... she looked back up at Set, opening her arms slightly at her waist, turning up her palms.

"Haven't I thus far?"

She asked simply..... but it appeared she was not to get an answer.... MORGAN interfered, dragging them away to Limbo by stepping disc. Haleigh looked around, identifying her change of environment, a USP tactical handgun already in her hand, held down by the hip like an outlaw. Her gaze settled on Morgan.... she narrowed her eyes, tilting her head ever so slightly, calculating. If she felt anything for Morgan, or any guilt for what she'd done.... it didn't show. She had her gun trained on the sorceress... but she didn't shoot. She wasn't sure if Morgan was going to try and kill them or not.... and she wasn't going to let her guard down.

"Spellbinder..... I gather Alison has not yet convinced you to MAROON us... or maybe you just haven't spoken with her yet. No matter.... I'll gladly save her the trouble. You're better OFF without the both of us, I assure you. Send us back where we belong... I don't feel like fighting with you right now. If you're smart you'll bring the rest of the Six to Limbo.... I think we're going to be having our way with Earth for a little while."
 
Minerva's Mansion- the catacombs

:: back at Minerva's Mansion, underground, the Six and the Sisterhood moved through the catacombs, past the battle scarred area where they had ferociously fought Set and and toward the massive, glistening golden doors to the Vault. The last time the rest of the team had been here, it was when they took refuge from Circe before being sent to Ancient Greece. It was also the place were Barbara Minerva lost her life, doing what she'd always done, facing danger head on. Now the torch had passed. Barbara had been reborn as an Amazon and Alison was now the Harbinger, the new mistress of the mansion and this Vault.::

:: The Vault was a massive, intricate underground structure whose technology was alien in origin. it was fortified against humans AND metahuman intrusion and contained the most legendary, mysterious artifacts the world over. Pandora and her box were among those "artifacts." And Alison now joined Barbara Minerva in an ultra rare and exclusive roster of humans annointed with the task of protecting Pandora, her box and the many other artifiacts from falling into the wrong hands...but now, due to necessity and destiny, with Persephone's urging, Alison had agreed to release one of those artifacts BACK into the world. The Sceptre of Isis, a powerfull talisman created by the goddess herself in ancient times, was about to be given to Dominique Deveraux, her living avatar.::

:: Harbinger placed her hands on the massive golden doors, and a combination of her own telekinetic power and a spell uttered in an ancient languge was the only way to get those doors to open. no other person, despite their efforts could open these doors, only the person who was mistress of the mansion could do so.::

:: and so, after a few moments, ALison opened the doors only wide enough for the members of the six and the sisterhood to pass through narrowly.::

:: For Malice and Enchantra this place now confirmed rumours about various artifcats they had heard of...most of them were REAL! the sprawling complex of the vault was breathtaking.::

:: for the rest of the six, it was their second time back. there was no trace of their last time here.::

:: Alison called for Pandora, and after a few moments, the young woman appeared. Alison hugged her ward and assured her that everything was alright and that she would have to remain here a while longer.::

:: in single file, Alison lead the group toward a platform with a glowing casing around it. the sceptre floated inside the casing, it was made for the purest, most exquisite gold and had egyptian heirogplyphics etched into it. Along with a sparkling, pure opal orb on the top that was encircled by golden rings. ::

This sceptre is the only missing piece of Isis' power/essence for Dominique. Once she has it, she will have the full power of Isis, as well as access to her temple.

I know there may be some of you who object to this, given that Dominique is alligned with the Sisterhood, but the logic, the necessity is there...it appears to be her destiny and as the keeper of time, i cannot stop her destiny from being fullfilled. These events...this situation stretches all the way back to Isis' time on earth when she and Persephone were friends. That lets us know this situation is BEYOND good and evil.

I will give this to Dominique. It will be what allows her to BANISH Set and we will help her. It will take this, my time staff and morgan's soul sword to turn the tide in OUR favor.


:: she takes the sceptre down. it shimmers and the opal jewel orb emits a flash of light as if it is awakening for the first time. when in fact it is trying to summon its rightfull owner.::

:: she turns back.::

Pandora, you stay inside. there is enough provision for you and the soldiers here with you. I will return soon.

:: as Pandora wishes Alison and the rest of them luck...the Seer leads them out once more::
 
in Limbo

<< Spellbinder and Isis were ready. Spellbinder purposefully SEPERATES Black Widow and Rampage upon their arrival to Limbo, in the castle of the Summit. With Isis and Spellbinder standing back to back, each facing their target. SPellbinder was in her latest costume, given her by Hecate and her Soul Sword was in hand, with that corresponding hand, arm , shoulder and chest area covered asymetrically in eldritch armour.>>

<< her icy violet eyes fixed on the hybrid. She didnt see what Haleigh and Nicolas had done in the hot tub, during THAT moment of extreme sluttyness on Haleigh's part :D, the two sorceresses were busy establishing thier own truce and dominique revealed the TRUTH of the matter. Morgan DID however see the exchange between Set, Nicolas and Haleigh afterward, she heard everything and Morgan was truly offended to her core. Even IF Haleigh was being somehow coerced, Haleigh seemed ALL TOO GLAD To given in.>>

You're pathetic, Haleigh. And to think, I TRUSTED you.

<< Morgan had no idea that she'd repeat this AGAIN with much more hurt and pain later.>>

This isnt the woman that i've heard SO MUCH about, her decorated military career....this is a woman who is desperate to get in where she fits in.

<< the glowing silver mystic flames of the soul sword provided illumination between the two.>>

Set, your lord? You sound WORSE than one of my demons. At least THEY have an excuse. They have no choice, they are bound to serve the mistress of this realm. While YOU? You who has withstood the machinations of such foes as IMAGIOMG now bows before t his MONSTER? a creature who raped, killed and DESTROYED a village for no other reason than to fullfill his own base instincts. he DOOMED a helpless mortal in order to spread his seed. The Haleigh I know would not have just ACCEPTED such a thing.

<< she looks at the gun...and a chime sounds off as it MELTS.>>

your pitifull TOYS cant hurt me. I am the ABSOLUTE MISTRESS of this realm, Haleigh and while i WANT you to give me an excuse to BARBEQUE you.

i have to remember that you are most likely being toyed with and manipulated. A pity ...you are about to give yourself over to a life that is the ANTITHESIS of everything you claim to stand for and you do it so willingly.

<< Morgan had not YET realized the reason why she was to be Nicolas' QUEEN was because had SLEPT with him.>>

But I'm afraid your demented dream is about to come to an end!

<< a chime sounds off as Morgan moves via disc, from her spot RIGHT UP to Haleigh and with a mighty swing of her soul sword, [ which it looked as though might be a KILLING strike], Morgan SLICES across Haleigh's chest, but it doesnt SLICE her open, rather it totally LIBERATES her mind and body. Shattering the hold Set has over her in a flash of white light. the impact would leave Haleigh on her hands and knees, but she would be free...HERSELF.>>

Isis!
 
in Limbo!

[ Limbo, a place more terrifying than HELL according to the few who had ever seen or glimpsed it in some way. It was a truly chaotic "otherplace" and it was apart of Spellbinder! Yet this woman was on the side of GOOD? remarkable!]

[ She sneered with contempt at a few demons that were eyeing her. holding her hand forward as a corona of golden energy sparked and shimmered, a warning to them if they tried to get too close.]

Spellbinder: Don't worry, their bark is USUALLY worse than their bite, but don't let them touch you. They carry the deadly Techno Organic Virus.

[ Dominique and Morgan worked well together so far. moving with urgency. the freedom that Morgan brought them with her stepping disc, brought much comfort and calm to Dominique.]

[ when the time came, Dominique, now once again in her restored costume as the Black Queen, complete with her cape, nodded to Spellbinder that she was ready.]

[ Spellbinder summons them...Nicolas and Haleigh, and as the two are teleported and sepearted, Isis stands back to back with Spellbinder. Rampage appears, and a flash of disgust flickers in Dominique's opal blue eyes as she grits her teeth.]

creature of evil!

[ even as Nicolas might show agitation or the attempt to move against Dominique now that he had been fed those LIES by his father, Isis did not waver as she set down the last of the crystals. Spellbinder had moved Nicolas to just the right spot so that he was now inside a circle of crystals and Isis now activated the CRYSTAL CAGE! a shimmering entraptment, one of the strongest on earth via magick that nothing could break from. the din of th e crystal cage could be heard as Isis stared at Nicolas. She REALLY looked at him. And all she could see...all she could hear were her sister's cries...the storm outside the hut, and the cries cries of the newborn Nicolas.]


Monster....THING OF EVIL.

Spellbinder: REMEMBER THE PLAN, ISIS! REMEMBER WHO IS THE REAL MONSTER!


[ Dominique could only hear the FAINTEST impression of Morgan's voice as her mind, her HEART SCREAMED for revenge...for VENGEANCE!]

My sister...my poor...defenseless...SISTER...DOOMED to a destiny that was NOT her choosing...VIOLATED...RAPED by the MONSTER that is YOUR FATHER!

[ Points at Nicolas]

BASTARD DEMON SPAWN! SEED OF EVIL! I HATE YOU!


[ she stands...screaming at him as the crystal cage keeps him trapped.]

Spellbinder: FOCUS, DOMINIQUE! REMEMBER what we talked about! REMEMBER DAMMIT!

<< the sorceress grabs Isis and SHAKES her to get ahold of herself.>>

I.....

[ Dominique falters...]

I.....yes....you're right. we must stick with the plan.

[ and with that, she stands with Spellbinder as they both look at Nicolas in his current state. ]

The rune!

[she extends her hand. ]

What has been placed by magick, let it now be REMOVED by the same ancient power.

[ and so begins the PAINFULL process of the Rune's removal, but it cannot be easily completed now, and that is where Spellbinder comes in! ]
 
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A hand slams to the ground between the sorceress and Nicolas, and SET emerges from a dimensional door he tore open, following them both to this realm. However, he does not completely enter the realm and his voice has lost a bit of its booming luster.

Isis indeed? What are you to do? I will crush you for your impetuousness!


The storm god blasted Isis back with a force blast and took a step to retrieve his son who, now that he was out of the direct control of Set and in the crystal cage, had dropped to his knees as he again tried to reassert himself, the conflicting stories and images fighting for primacy even a the rune's power was weakened upon him...
 
Limbo!

KISS THIS, BITCH!

<< Spellbinder pulls her fist back, which is now surrouned by a halo of dark magick, and she SLAMS it into Set's mouth, unleashing a BLAST of dark magick as she punches him with ALL her might (75 ton level)>>

You won't hurt HER, ME or ANYONE ELSE AGAIN!

<< she stands as she watches him fly away, her face enshrouded in shadow.>>

You made a BIG mistake coming HERE where I AM ABSOLUTE MISTRESS!

vines cling! hold him well! prepare him now for his LAST STOP IN HELL!

<< glowing, gothing looking vines, spring up around around Set, and wrap around his legs, ankles, wrists, arms neck and HEAD...with THORNS digging into his head as they hold him fast and are unbreakable.>>

I"LL SHOW YOU WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CRUSHED!

<< she thrusts her hands forward as a chime sounds off and...>>

<<ZARK!!>>

<< a FULL POWERED Eldritch BOLT! not since the INFERNO had Spellbinder unleashed one like this...and when she did, it was against HALEIGH. It was the reason that the hybrid now had a DIFFERENT face than the one she was BORN with. Spellbinder assaults SET, with all the FURY and HATRED that she feels in her heart.>>

THIS is what i think of YOU and this is for ALL that you did to my FRIENDS...even these too FOOLS who were so EASILY duped BY YOU!

<< now it was SPELLBINDER'S turn to be reminded of THE PLAN.>>
 
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