Girls behaving badly

[MorningStar]

back up in Alison's suite & down to Haleigh's

[ Delilah narrowed her eyes a bit at Haleigh's rather CRYPTIC statement.]

she's usually armed with a clean cut , "to the point" statement. but right now she looks and acts like she's been confronted by something worse than DEATH itself.

[ though not an empath, Delilah had a good sense of PEOPLE and those whom she interacted with. She could see something was off with Haleigh at this moment but rather than press the issue, she agreed with Haleigh on moving Alison down to her place. her training as a police officer gave her some common ground with Haleigh and her military training and since they had people to protect it was far better to have them all in one place for a unified front.]

agreed.


[ as the went to get Haleigh, Delilah turned to her.]

Morgan and Persephone are in L.A. Morgan teleported them to retrieve the journals that Cameron left for Alison. They've been gone for a while. Erika probably went out there after them after she came here. Which was JUST what was Morgan was hoping for.

[ Delilah was none too concerned about the fact that Morgan would try to kill Erika. Hell she wanted to do it HERSELF. They gathered up Alison, carefull not to wake her and moved her down to Haleigh's place. Once there, With Alison laying peacefully down , Delilah covered her once more and sat nearby. She took a moment to check out the twins, Zach and Nicolas, who was now healed.]

Where is Karen? Or Blaze, Alycia and Vivica for that matter?

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Illustra-99th floor

<< Karen turned to see Blaze and Vivica arrive. Still in her regal, elegant black flying suit, the doctor folded her arms as she glared at Blaze.>>

What am I doing here? I think the BETTER question is...WHERE have YOU been?

You were supposed to be here WITH Alycia. Erika just attacked Alison...but if your here NOW, then you must have gotten Alycia's alert.

<< looking around, still there was no sign of Alycia.>>

Zachary, Nicolas and the twins are in Haleigh's and Delilah was with Alison. Nicolas was badly hurt but I healed him. Morgan and Persephone are in Los Angeles, retrieving the journals that Cameron left Alison. Erika is there as well...trying to derail them. I'm certain she will fail.

but i'm here for another reason.

Alycia is in SERIOUS destress. I need to see her at once.

<< pushing past Blaze and Vivica, the doctor was focused as she walked to Alycia's office door and openened with out knocking....>>

Alycia....

<< there was no one there. her desk was cleaned off. all the files were gone and it looked like she had left for the evening. turning around, Karen walked out and into the vestibule...around the perimeter and checking into the conference rooms and then the lounge>>

she's not here. She's not ANYWHERE in this office.

<< Karen's face betrayed a sign of concern>>

Blaze...i ASKED you to stay here with her! WHY couldnt you do that?

<< karen walked past her and to the phone, pressing a comlink button she IMMEDIATELY patched into Haleigh's apartment.>>

in Haleigh's apartment

<< an alert tone sounds off.>>

This is Dr. Victoria. I'm down on the 99th floor with Blaze and Vivica. They are fine...but ALYCIA is gone! Her office is dark and her attache is gone. so is her coat. Its as if she's LEFT for the evening.

This is NOT good.


<< turning to Blaze and Vivica.>>

we better get back up there. its better if we are all together. Maybe we can figure out what happened with Alycia AND we'll be able to answer a call from Morgan and Persephone is need be.

 

[Foxfire]

Alycia's office

Noticing the glare in Karen's eyes, Blaze knew the meaning behind it and what it revealed. Contempt. She clenched her jaw while the doctor lectured and scolded her for leaving. Blaze remained calm on the exterior as the woman badgered her like a witness. The mutant knew Karen would question her judgment, but for now she allowed the doctor to update her. Despite the fact she was already briefed.

Karen's worry sounded in her voice that Blaze defined easily. It was that same tone whenever something was unsettling Morgan. Side stepping from Karen's path, the doctor moved past her. Looking around, Blaze could have sworn she saw a shadow, it must have been the adrenaline rush of things.

Following after Karen who informed the trio Alycia was gone. She stood next to her folding her arms across her chest. A cold glare given to the older woman. "What are you doing?" She asked curiously, seeing the doctor reach for the intercom. Blaze reached out quickly to snatch the doctor's wrist. A fire burning in her eyes, her teeth clenching.

"First of all I've had ENOUGH of your shit. Come down off your high horse and get your facts straight before you lecture me. I was protecting Alycia when Haleigh arrived via Alycia's instructions. I left to speak with Vivica about recent events. Why did I leave? And more importantly why did ALYCIA leave? I'll tell you!" She hissed, releasing the doctor's arm.

"Haleigh Davidoff is a traitor to us! Her family is in league with MysTech! She went off on a secret mission to Greece to see her SISTER aka Ava Cassadine. Her step - father is Stavros Cassadine the man responsible for the death of Sharon Kelly. Alycia was going to confront Haleigh about this. Now, that is the reason she has left her own grief and vengeance. And if I know Alycia based on what I've seen she'll destroy everyone in Haleigh's family starting with Ava."

She watched as Karen informed the others via intercom on their status. Karen turned to look back, suggesting they move elsewhere. "Agreed."

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Illustra-99th floor back up to Haleigh's

<< Karen's eyes widened with disbelief as Blaze DARED to grab her arm....and speak to her that way! but for a brief moment, she FORGOT the child's extreme insolence when she told her something so MONSTROUS.>>

Haleigh's family. Sharon Kelly's DEATH....THEY where the ones responsible? but that must mean that they are...in league...with MYSTECH!

<< Karen couldnt BELIEVE what she had just heard. Blaze had dropped one HELL of revelation upon her, it all but CONFIRMED her intuition that something had GREATLY disturbed Alycia, but even as it started to cllick, she realize that Blaze was still holding her arm. This young woman was DANGEROUSLY close to getting turned into a medeival toilet.>>

LET GO OF ME!

<< she pulled back from Blaze as the woman released her arm. Karen held her hand up and clenched her fist as a look of icy disdain washed over her face. it was clear to see where Morgan got THAT look from. a halo of golden magick formed around her fist.>>

Blaze, I have scrambled your powers before. if you EVER touch me again, by the soul of Hecate, i will do things to you with my magick that are BEYOND ALL KNOWN PHILOSOPHIES! Do NOT test me.

now STEP BACK!

<< Karen yelled with force as she stood taller than Blaze.>>

<< turning her back...she had to get ahold of herself....the shock of the news she just heard was just NOT what she expected of all things.>>

Haleigh, Alycia, SHARON! family...mystech....secrets....


<< she couldnt talk to Blaze anymore...she barely trusted her. But suddenly she felt like MASTER MOLD was watching her from outside the windows of Illustra. She remembered that night...Sharon Kelly was dead and so was MORGAN. and Haleigh and Alison came to her late that night to tell her the news....HALEIGH and Alison. HOW COULD SHE!? How COULD SHE HAVE JUST ...>>

Her family....they HURT MY DAUGHTER! THEY KILLED SHARON!

<< Karen shut her eyes tightly as she fought to pull back from her own emotions.>>

there HAS to be an explanation. there HAS to be a reason for this.....the task at hand.

<< the ride up the elevator was silent and quick. Karen didnt bother to look at Blaze or Vivica as she bust out of the doors as soon as they open. down the hall she went...>>


so many questions. such a shock...ALYCIA...WHERE IS SHE NOW!?

<< inside the apartment, Karen rushed in, not aware just how DISTURBED she looked in her face..her sapphire eyes. the cape of her flying suit flowed behind her as she walked in.>>

Blaze and Vivica are right behind me.....they..

<< she turned and saw Haleigh. and turned her head. she couldnt look at the woman. instead she just stopped talking and went over to Alison and Delilah.>>

 

[Foxfire]

Alison's Apartment

Blaze didn't respond to Karen's threats, she knew full force the capacity of her powers. At least Karen would know the truth and that Haleigh wouldn't be able to pull the rug from under them. She could feel the anguish within the doctor, it meant the revelation was shocking and disturbing to her, which in reality was how Blaze felt.

Following after Karen, the trio rode the elevator up to Alison's apartment. Karen storming out of the elevator, a mixture of emotions draining from her. The smell of her fear, hatred, and uncertainty flowing into Blaze's heighten senses and empathy. Walking inside she saw Karen addressing Delilah and Haleigh but her sentence was short lived. Without missing a beat, Blaze covered.

"We were doing research on Erika King." She spoke firmly, she knew Vivica wasn't ready to divulge her secrets as of yet and Blaze would delay for her friend.

"How is Alison?" She asked, more so to Delilah. "I was briefed about an altercation. Any word on Morgan and Persephone?" Blaze's own fiery tone oozed a bit of worry.

 

[Rampage]

As Nicolas turned to depart for California, Karen sternly called him back.

"But Doc.."

She interrupted him and threatened to mystically bind him to a chair. He laughed in spite of himself at this remark and begrudgingly took a chair, his heavy axe resting on the floor.

"OK, ma. I'll 'rest'. Doctors orders."

Nicolas saw the look of concern on her face as she exited to see Alycia. He was tempted to accompany her, but he realized that he couldn't simply guard them all. So he settled in, using his powers to further monitor this floor.

He was relieved when he saw Delilah and Haleigh with Alsion. He noticed a different air about Haleigh, but he decided not to pry. Besides, who didn't have something on their mind on a day like this?

As the rest of the group arrived, he noticed two things: NO Alycia and the hurt in Dr. Karen Victoria's face. He immediately stood up and went to where she was.

"What's, wrong, ma? Where is Alycia?"

Turning to Blaze, he spoke again.

"Shoot straight with me, Blaze. WHAT is going on??"

 

[Black Widow]

105th Floor: Haleigh's Apartment

Zach nodded and smiled as Karen laughed.

"It just means we'll always need you."

He said, as he took on a more serious look when Karen told him to help Haleigh if he could. "Of course. We'll be right here."

********

Haleigh nodded as Delilah told her about Morgan and Persephone. She helped Morningstar take Alison downstairs, and then watched over as Delilah covered her up again. Haleigh looked around the room. The twins and Nicolas were still here with Zach, who was giving her the look of concern. Haleigh signalled to him, and they both moved off to the side a little ways off, where they talked in hurried whispers.

Z: "You seem upset. Are You Okay?"

H: "Where's the doctor?"

Z: "She felt something was wrong with Alycia... and went to go check on her."

H: "Alycia knows.... and nothing I could say calmed her... she's going to destroy anyone she an get her hands on... and I won't be safe here for much longer--"

Karen's voice sounded over the intercom, telling them the news. Haleigh felt like a cornered animal and any attempts to hide it were now abandonned. she went back to whispering with Zach.

H: "I have to go!"

Z: "Go?? You can't do that, it'll be devastating to your case."

H: "Case? WHAT Case?? These people are about to become judge, jury, and executioner, and neither you nor I are very good lawyers. I HAVE no case... and besides... that's not the most important thing right now... Alycia's at large, and that means--"

Z: "Ava's in danger. Do you think she listened to you and got out?"

H: "Probably NOT. I'm going to have to drag her back to the states kicking and screaming... oh, or better yet, I'll take some tranquilizers. But she's not the only one in danger... if my sister told Stav that someone was gunning for him... he'll be ready for her... I've got to go.. I've got to HELP that woman destroy his empire and get Ava OUT of there before it's too late--"

Karen came back into the apartment, and tried to say something about Blaze... but she couldn't look at Haleigh for very long and the look she DID give Haleigh was more than informative enough. Haleigh knew Blaze had said something... her own brand of the truth that most likely had delusion all over it... there was no TELLING what Karen thought at this point. Blaze followed in with Vivica in tow and Haleigh's mixed, uneasy emotions turned to something harder and more violent. Haleigh envisioned herself backhanding Blaze so hard, it would wipe the skin right off her face and the thought almost brought a smile to her face... Zach called her name aloud as she began to stalk predatorily towards Blaze.... but she wasn't to be distracted. Blaze asked a question directed more towards Delilah but Haleigh cut in sharply.

"Oh, hello, Judas. Alison's FINE. I like how you tried to switch the subject there. You mean to tell me you LEFT an INNOCENT UNPROTECTED, while a psychopath with a GRUDGE against her for cutting her out of the will was roaming about, foaming at the mouth??"

Haleigh was in Blaze's face, staring her down and practically DARING her to present a reason for Haleigh to hit her. Zach stepped forward and tried to derail Haleigh.

Z:"Haleigh.... hurting her will FEEL good... but it wont HELP the situation here."

Haleigh kept her eyes locked with Blazes... She never blinked, and she had all the body language of someone about to throw down. It was starting to look like a prelude to what happened before in Morgan's apartment.... but Haleigh was decidedly more violent and THIS time... she felt Blaze deserved a good old fashioned ass whupping.

"Blaze, while you stand here, in MY apartment, and look at me like I'm some lesser form of life because of something I CANT CHANGE, I'd just like to point something out. YOUR little family tree isn't so STORYBOOK either. How would YOU feel, if I held the actions of CHRISTOPHER against you? HMMM??! How would it be, if we penalized ALISON or CAMERON for what Kelly King, their MOTHER, tried to do to us?? Or if we disrespected Karen because she married an asshole? Even MORGAN, our pride and joy, sorceress who can DO NO WRONG would be at fault... for the behaviour of HER father during the citadle! I think its fucking comical, really, that we let ALL THAT BLOOD RELATION shit slide... but when it comes out that I have a STEPfather, who I ALWAYS hated anyway, who is not 100% MYSTECH, but does BUSINESS with Mystech, ALL OF A SUDDEN, I'VE got the black letter T stamped on my damned forehead! So maybe you can EXPLAIN this peculiarity to me... because I'm not sure I understand how it works here in HYPOCRITE CITY!"

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Illustra- Haleigh's apartment

<< sitting near Delilah, Karen remained prime and poised with her arms folded. She had to get herself in order if she was going to be of any use in what was about to become a BAD situation. Haleigh began to confront Blaze and there was no diffusing the situation this time, but strangely enough Karen felt that this SHOULD happen. If they were going to get to the bottom of this shocking revelation that had YET to reach the ears of Delilah and Nicolas AS WELL as Morgan, Alison and Persephone, Haleigh would HAVE to come clean and stand her ground...even against Blaze.>>


<< Karen looked sharply at Haleigh when she mentioned her "marrying an asshole.">>

<< speaking with a sharp tone.>>

Haleigh, I married Christopher years before ANY of you in this room were born...and while he ENDED UP being an "asshole" it certainly wasnt WITHOUT HELP from an outside source. There WAS a time in his life when he was a good man. He gave me a beautifull daughter and he was a loving father and husband and I REMEMBER THOSE TIMES.

I did not just naively marry a monster. I married a man who lost himself in the darkness visited upon him by Malice and the inner circle of MysTech and when he crossed over, i did NOT follow.


THIS SITUATION HERE is not REMOTELY THE SAME!

not only that...the issue isnt who could be guilty by association, its WHO was more forthcoming?

Alison didnt ONCE compromise the safety of this team when it came to Kelly King. If anything she did all she could to facilitate her DESTRUCTION. Morgan killed her own father to ensure that he would never hurt you, me or anyone else again.

true enough none of us here is perfect and we all have baggage.....

<< Karen knew that several others of the team didnt know exactly what was going on yet but she hoped Haleigh would be woman enough to lay it out for them.>>

Instead of redirecting and deflecting, as if to take away any responsibility you may have for the current situation involving Alycia and yourself, why dont you just TELL them what is going on?

Erika can be handled...that much is clear, but i think the more pressing issue NOW is the one that is threatening to erode the ties among this team. If you believe in this team, then you will STAY and you will ADDRESS this HEAD ON.

<< the doctor didnt condemn her..not yet at least and she had every right, considering what Master Mold did to HER daughter BUT Haleigh DID make a valid point that nobody in this room had a perfect past nor where they above reproach. it STILL did not take away the rather eye opening implications that came with HER secret and how it would effect others here like Nicolas who was indirectly affected by Sharon Kelly's death.>>

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh's Apartment: 105th floor

Haleigh flung her gaze to Karen... who clarifed the cicumstances regarding her and Christopher's marriage. Haleigh would allow herself distracted and Karen inadvertantly gave her another point to make.

"Oh, so different, you say? That's interesting... because it sounds pretty damn close to what happened to MY mother. She got involved with a nice, ambitious man after my father died and as soon as he got involved with MYSTECH he became a bastard.... and now SHE'S going to be penalized for it... because she's about to LOSE her only remaining daughter to Mystech's tendrils of disaster, JUST like when she lost me and JUST LIKE when YOU lost Morgan."

Haleigh took Karen's arguement point by point... and like most of the time, had an answer for everything.

"OH.... yes.... that's right, I'm sorry. I'm so TERRIBLY sorry that I didn't waltz in one day, pour you all a drink, and say [with heavy sarcasm] 'hey guys, I hate to drop this on you, but my stepfather is the guy who helps Mystech design and produce the technological weapons of splendor that they use to BEAT THE SHIT out of us. Hope you don't mind!' If I recall correctly... nobody said ANYTHING about Kelly until she was in our FACE and NOONE introduced themselves like 'hi, i'm morgan, and my father works for Mystech.' No.... that didn't happen."

Karen tried to rope Haleigh in with talk of the ties of the team and playing the 'if you really cared' card... but Haleigh had been pushed and prodded to the end of her rope by both Alycia and Blaze... and she felt that she knew what was coming... and with only Zach in her corner, she continued to lash out, with rapidly growing resentment.

"FUCK this team! This isn't a TEAM! A TEAM doesn't do THIS [gesturing between her and Blaze] to each other! A team doesn't smile in your face and [turning to look at Delilah] ask you if you're okay but really just wish they were rid of you! [Shifting her gaze to Karen] A team doesnt CONDESCEND upon each other and JUDGE each other and OSTRACIZE each other! [Narrowing her eyes back on Blaze, her voice quieting from a yell to a growl] A TEAM doesn't spread misinformed poison about each other behind backs. YOU had a problem with me because I wouldn't tell you where I went or what I was doing so you BROADCAST that shit to anyone who'd listen. You stoked the fire when Alycia found out, trying to get HER riled up about it, and you outed me to Karen when you found out Alycia was going to do your bidding, because you wanted KAREN to deal with me where YOU can't. At least ALYCIA had the decency to bring it to me in private."

"No, Karen.... the real, PRESSING issue is that Alycia is out there RIGHT now, all alone, about to go up against a man who was the Dr. Frankenstein equivalent for Master Mold... and she's got a bloodlust that could get her KILLED. No, I don't need to stay here... Alycia needs my help... my kid sister needs my protection... and while NEITHER of them want my assistane, at least THEY both treat me like a human being."

 

[Foxfire]

Haleigh's apartment

Blaze's green eyes still locked on Delilah, she had no desire to speak with Haleigh let alone look at her. The mutant was disgusted at Haleigh's behavior as of lately almost like that of raving - mad lunatic. Haleigh's boots clicked loudly on the floor as Blaze turned to look at her directly. Perking a curious brow, Blaze didn't seem to be backing down as she stepped toward Black Widow. Reaching into her pocket she reached for a piece of gum casually while Haleigh threw a temper tantrum. Blaze popped a piece into her mouth after Haleigh finished she offered a piece with a twisted smile on her lips.

"Gum?"

This was of course a distraction as the mutant quickly hooked her leg around Haleigh's ankle. Her hands worked like clockwork as they wrapped around the woman's waist enabling them to spin around. Slamming Haleigh's head down roughly to pin her on the coffee table as she hooked her arm to restrain her arms. Popping a bubble with her gum she looked down at the blonde.

"Are you finished? Because if anyone is FOAMING at the mouth its you not Erika King. Granted she's one fucked up broad but you take your hits!" Blaze wasn't trying to harm Black Widow, just enough for her to cool off. "I don't have to justify myself to you or what I do. I'm not in a high ranking leadership position. Unfortunately YOU are and therefore the team relies on you. I can't trust you when you pull stunts like this. Disrespect me ALL your little black heart wants but I've dealt with my past. Christopher is in me and I accept it, I'm never going to live it down and I can't erase that. So instead I EMBRACE who my father was, yes, a delusional psychotic man but he made me the woman I am today. I have him to thank, he gave me life, brought me into this world. I've put that chapter to bed once and for all. You now must deal with yours. Trying to intimidate me is worthless, acting out isn't gonna happen. Members of this team don't like you....members of this team don't like ME but you don't see me crying a river about a freaking popularity contest."

She released Haleigh but she was ready for any sort of physical altercation between them, if need be. "I told Karen because she was worried about Alycia she deserved to know. And I left Alycia because the last time I checked she was in YOUR care. She requested to speak with you personally. What was I supposed to do file my nails while you two chatted over tea and crackers? I don't think so. You take your foaming ass and COOL it. This isn't helping our situation in the slightest. Your just pissed off because I spilled the beans, which you should have had the balls....err eggs to step up and inform this team. Your full of lies and deceit Haleigh. I don't go around pretending to be anyone's close buddy buddy, I tell it how it is. Sure, I alienate plenty of people but its me. I'm an unapologetic fiery bitch who'd happily burn a few people to a crisp. And as for Alycia I did tell her but she already KNEW it which you knew that."

Blaze looked over to Karen who addressed Haleigh rather coldly. "The milk is already spilled Haleigh. The others deserve to know, if you feel I taint the facts than by all means explain yourself. Right here. Right now."

Turning back to Nicolas, Blaze sighed heavily. Each of the team was left somewhat in the dark. But Blaze knew Haleigh would explain herself IF she decided to go through with it.

"Haleigh will explain."

 

[MorningStar]

Illustra - Haleigh's Apartment

[ Delilah's face brightened as Karen entered the apartment. But something was wrong - her face looked strained. But she didn't have a chance to ask about it.

As Blaze inquired about Alison, Haleigh cut off her answer. Delilah met Blaze's eyes and answered the original question calmly.

"She fine - sleeping. Exhausted, but fine for the moment. Morgan and Persephone have not returned..."

This last bit did worry her - even though she knew those two could take care of themselves. Why was it taking so long?

And then the shit hit the fan. Something was going on here alright, but she felt like she was watching a foreign film without the subtitles. She started to ask "Mystech? Kid sister?" but couldn't really get a word in edgewise. What the hell? The only things she did understand were Haleigh withdrawing and Alycia in trouble.

And Haleigh's words about her. Did she really want to be rid of Haleigh? Outbursts like this one surely...but did Haleigh really think she wasn't wanted here? Was she being too hard on her? Again her mind turned back to whatever it was the others were talking about. Her brain told her to stand up and demand to know what was going on. Then decide if Haleigh was getting the short end of the stick as she claimed.

But was that how a team really worked? Would she ask for the same proof from Morgan...or Alison?

She knew the answer. And maybe it was time to have a little faith. Haleigh had said they weren't really a team. But they WERE. And maybe Haleigh needed her to show it.

Blaze showed characteristic overreaction to Haleigh's rant by getting physical - it certainly wasn't going to help the situation at hand. As Blaze said her piece and released her grip, Delilah turned to Haleigh and looked her square in the eye. ]

"Let me go with you. I don't need to know your family secrets until you're ready to share them."

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Illustra-Haleigh's apartment

<< Karen had enough of Haleigh's insolence and having an answer to EVERYTHING. the doctor stood up as Blaze ONCE AGAIN over stepped her bounds and got physical. it all happened SO FAST and she KNEW that Haleigh would kill Blaze, she had killed before...most everyone in that room had killed before but THIS was different. >>

STUPID GIRL, do you ALWAYS have to take things from BAD TO WORSE!?

<< karen raises her hands and gesture as golden halos of magick form around them and a rushing harp sound is heard>>

ZAP!


<< Karen IMMOBILIZES Blaze AND Haleigh with her magicks. trapping them both in seperate fields of golden light and rendering them physically unable to move.>>


Blaze, you are a DISGRACE and though are Morgan's half sister, you are just TOO WILLING to embrace the EVIL legacy of Christopher. It is clear that you are a WALKING COP OUT.

<< turning to Haleigh>>

do you know WHY Alycia is "out there and alone?" do ANY of you know what that child is out there "alone"?

<< she turned to MorningStar and Nicolas>>

because she wants what YOU were unwilling to give her. JUSTICE FOR SHARON KELLY!

<< she stood in the center of the room.>>

Haleigh's family was responsible for the creation of Master Mold....the creature that MURDERED Sharon Kelly while she was bravely trying to help MORGAN. MASTER MOLD...the robot that Alison unleashed the seige perilous against to save the city from it. the robot that my daughter DIED fighting against so that YOU would live.

I administered psycho therapy to Sharon and Alycia following their rescue from the cell and i KNEW that if they experienced anymore trauma it would be DEEPLY damaging. Sharon never had the chance to recover...she died..in ALYCIA'S ARMS no less and now.....Alycia is doing the best thing she knows to do. She's going after the people who were responsible for Sharon's death and whether you like it or not Haleigh...they are YOUR PEOPLE. If you knew about Master mold...in ANYWAY, you shouldve TOLD SOMEBODY. Even if Sharon's death couldnt have been provented at least you would have known who to go after for it instead of just waiting around for MALICE to deal yet ANOTHER BLOW to the team.

Sharon lived her life fighting for people like you...she DIED for the same reason. Don't you think she deserves justice? maybe if you had came to Alycia BEFORE...it wouldnt have been such a slap in the face to her NOW.


Instead of trying to DENY the fact that you have culpability to Sharon's death AND Alycia's current state of mind...why dont you try OWNING up to it and letting us ALL help you...help HER.

WHOMEVER these people are...they DESERVE what's coming to them. If there IS an innocent somewhere in the mix, then TELL us who she is and we will help you get her out. Your cloak and dagger routine is OLD Haleigh, and it WONT WORK anymore.

and dont bother trying to escape. BOTH of your powers are scrambled at this moment.

 

[Seer]

to underscore the point

<< it was so unexpected...any and ALL viewing monitors in the room where everyone was standing began to flicker on....but what they were going to play, NO ONE would expect.>>


sounds of crashing, explosions and fire, smoke fills the air. its New York city but clearly its not present day. its several months back.


MASTER MOLD makes the scene, targeting the limousine carrying Sharon Kelly and Alycia Barnett. Morgan streaks into view, attempting to attack the mega sentinle bue she is STRUCK hard out of the air and slams into the limo with such force. after the violent crash......Sharon Kelly emerges from the limo, carefully extracting an unconscious Alycia. she pulls her friend over to a near by light pole. She turns to see an unconscious Spellbinder trapped in the wreckage....and bravely rushes back to her friend's side...

she's trapped in the metal! UGGNNNN!!:: struggling with the twisted metal::

i can't get these things to budge! Morgan!! PLEASE wake up! I'm not strong enough!!!

<<Spellbinder abruptly sits up....>>

UGGH!! no need to SHOUT Sharon, my head is stil..ringing from ...being hit by that...that THING!.

<< looking up, she see's Master mold closing in and she EASILY bends back the metal that was trapping her.>>

I'm still too groggy...too disoriented to fly or teleport....Get OUT of here Sharon! He's coming for us....But I can draw his fire...my magick will protect me!

But Morgan.....

<<yelling with urgency>> DONT QUESTION ME! just GET OUT OF HERE NOW! RUN FOR IT!

<< the monitors play the horrifying moments as Master mold's GIGANTIC shadow looms over the two women>>

Target's identified. Spellbinder- class: witch; Sharon Kelly- class: human. both targets assessed high threat level. course of action...TERMINATION!

<< Sharon runs for her life...a look of FEAR on her face can now be seen by EVERYONE who wasnt there for the moment as it originally happened...including Nicolas. She cries out for help. Morgan, can't move...she's too stunned, too weak.>>

: Target, Sharon Kelly attempting to escape!

<< the mega sentinel unleashes to GIANT broad beamed blasts from its eyes that ENCOMPASS the limo and area where Spellbinder lay. the ballistic feedback from the blast charges out ward and causes the ground to rumble as the blast SLAMS into Sharon and blasts her forward, blowing her out of her shows and sending her flying before she lands face down on the ground. car alarms and building alarms nearby are going off like crazy. small fires rage all around and there is now a MASSIVE crater in the spot where Morgan once lay. Sharon Kelly is now steps away from Alycia...laying face down...blood coming from her nose, her face covered in dirt and debris...her back badly burned.>>

<< the screens flicker. now the six have arrive and are fighting Master Mold. inside the bus, Spellbinder lays batttered on the seats while Alycia sits on the floor, quietly holding on to Sharon, slowly rocking her badk and forth. the lights on the bus flicker a bit. Alycia looks so distressed as she tries not to cry.>>

.....Al....Alycia?

Shhhhh! Shhhh! don't try to talk. Save your strength honey. Morgan will wake up soon...and she'll HEAL you. you'll be okay!

: ::a tear flows down from the swollen and closed eye of the senator. ::

alycia....thank you....all of you for what you've done.....i ... i love you...all of you.

:: with that, Sharon's head falls back into Alycia's arms. she takes her last breath...and passes on.::

: :: her eyes widen with horror as she hold's sharon up closer to her chest.::

No!! no no no no!!! Sharon ..dont you do this!! you hang in there...PLEASE!!!

:: its too late. and as Alycia feels Sharon draw her last breath...the DA cries out with anguish...clutching the now decease Sharon Kelly in her arms as she looks up to the ceiling of the bus. her sobs of pained anguish sound just as real NOW as they did at the time.::






<< it was a HARSH reminder of just what had happened. but WHO had initiated this replay sequence? no one in the room could have and Alycia was gone. Perhaps it was Erika King...CAPITALIZING on the dischord once again affecting the team. showing them that they werent NEARLY as "together" as they thought they were. and it was also a reminder of just what had happened andwhy Alycia was now so bent on REVENGE. and NOW the team, knowing what they knew about Haleigh's family...would have to struggle with this new information.>>

 

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah wiped away a tear rolling down one cheek. The images brought back the battle with Master Mold as if it had just happened. Sharon had not to die that way...

And Alycia...the pain she had gone through. The helplessness...it would drive anoyone over the edge - most people, in fact, would not be able to handle it at all. But would she really seek revenge for Sharon alone? Wouldn't she take at least one of them with her? The current course of action, regardless, was getting them nowhere.

She stepped in between Karen and Haleigh. She gulped. ]

"Karen - you know you're like a mother to me. And it's...very difficult...for me to say this to you. But - you cannot blame Haleigh for Sharon's death. Yes, she hid her family from us. But it's not like she knew details that she witheld from us. She didn't intentionally let us walk into danger."

[ She turned to Haleigh. ]

"Right?"

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh stared at Blaze as she was offered gum.... the NERVE! the STUPIDITY! Blaze was acting like this was some big joke... but to Haleigh, it was even more serious than life or death. Haleigh smacked the gum out of Blaze's hand hard enough to BREAK every bone in her hand on impact.

Blaze was fast and managed to catch haleigh off guard and pin her, momentarily, to the coffee table. It was long enough for Blaze to quickly mouth off... but only just. Haleigh's strength FAR surpassed that of a normal woman's and so broke free of Blaze's hold, whipping around and overpowering Blaze with sheer might and unbridled fury. She pushed Blaze back into the sofa and stood over her. Haleigh grabbed Blaze by the hair and brought her fist into Blaze's right eye socket, and then pulled her fist back for another hit.

"No Blaze.... the BLOOD is spilled here."

She snarled, preparing for another swing. It would be a FEAT for Blaze to still be conscious at this point... the first hit was powerful enough to CRUSH the bone around her eye and the second blow would surely be lethal. The only one present with enough PHSYICAL strength to stop Haleigh now was Nicolas, who hadn't yet spoken... but Haleigh paused and looked up... she'd heard Delilah in the background... saying she wanted to HELP?!

"WHAT??"

She said, as Karen sprung into action and 'froze' them both in their place.... and then went to scolding them both. Haleigh seemed surprised by Delilah's show of faith, and it was enough for her to stop and listen to Karen... and haleigh softened. she couldn't argue with Karen's logic...

"WHAT do you want me to say, Karen? I'm SORRY. I was WORRIED that THIS would happen! So I didn't say anything... by the time i KNEW about Master Mold, it was TOO LATE! There was NO WAY for me to know for sure that Cassadine was behind Master Mold... because I CHOSE to ignore him completely. I CHOSE to be told nothing about him because I wanted NOTHING to do with him. The night I found out about his involvement was the night I heard ALYCIA talking about him... and she ALREADY KNEW. I wanted to tell someone... I would've been most comfortable with Alison... but with Cameron's funeral... and everything that happened today... it had to be put on hold. Of COURSE Sharon deserves justice! I TOLD her, I TOLD Alycia I'd even HELP her against Stavros... but she flipped when I put my foot down and told her I'd PROTECT my sister from HER... she's his DAUGHTER... but shes YOUNG... she didn't have anything to do with Mystech and Alycia's going to KILL HER because Persephone needs an identity for our realm."

The screens dropped and began playing the past... Haleigh looked around... everyone was just as surprised as she was, watching Sharon die all over again. It drove guilt home to Haleigh... and she flinched as Alycia started sobbing.

"Turn that off....turn that shit OFF!"

The screens went blank at Haleigh's command, and the room fell silent. Haleigh took a deep breath and spoke quietly.

"I can't change the past. I made a mistake in not saying anything but there's nothing i can do about that now. Alycia's in danger... she going after Stavros and theres no telling what he's got to defend himself with... and my sister, Ava Cassadine is in danger of being killed in the process. I cant.... BE HERE... with a 'team' acting like this.... NOT when I need to be out there..."

Delilah stood up for her, and for the first time, Haleigh looked at Delilah differently. She was MORGAN'S friend from the start... but she was also Sharon's friend and close to Karen as well... and she was backing Haleigh, without even knowing the details... and very few people ever did that for Haleigh. She nodded, feeling vindicated.

"Right."

 

[Foxfire]

EDIT FOR LEXI'S POST


Blaze locked eyes with Nicolas, who seemed concerned for the whereabouts of Morgan and Persephone. Yet Rampage deserved to know, Blaze pondered about telling yet another person but her eyes locked along Haleigh.

Haleigh reacted harshly as she moved with machine - like speed and connected with a brutal punch to the eye socket shattering blood vessels. Blaze roared in pain, causing the bone to bruise. Had it not been for her Omega Healing factor, Blaze would be knocked unconscious. But she still suffered considerably before being shoved back upon the couch. She may have had her differences but she didn't want to fight her comrade. She grit her teeth with her hair yanked, lose ends dropping down on the carpet. Yet, Blaze didn't attack when she could counter the last one. Why? Her fingertips wrapping around Haleigh's wrist to pull her hair free. What was this a bitch fight? Blaze's eye dripping with blood as the eye was blood shot. A deep gash formed around her eye, swelling.

Karen interjected with tact and style, isolating both herself and Haleigh. Halo's of magick swarmed her in a hurry. Sighing under her breath, Blaze knew what it meant. She felt the static in her clothing zap and her skin crawl from the short - term revoking of her element of fire. Karen's words cutting almost like a mother dishing some "tough love" to her rebellious teenager.

Her eyes moving onto Haleigh, despite how far apart were. She stared into those electric - blue orbs. She could feel the hatred and rage radiating from Black Widow. It was at this split second Blaze's mind was nostalgic for old memories. She stared at Haleigh, but her eyes seemed to be "off in another world." Blaze recalled how the two would stay up all night discussing weapons, the military, and life in general. And now they were bitter enemies, with Haleigh yearning to kill Blaze. With Black Widow's powers and capacity she could very well snap the mutant like a twig. Snapping out of her daydream she frowned.

Karen's words sinking deeper into her fiery pit. The older - wise woman was right. Without another thought the camera's positioned in the rooms flickered on. Looking up with intrigue, Blaze watched on in horror at the video footage of MM and the night leading up to Sharon's death and Morgan's demise.

She found herself staring at the screen, trying to analysis why this was played and who was responsible? The video played out like a detailed time line until it vanished. A sickening feeling roaming inside Blaze. It never got easier to see that footage but it meant something, an inkling, but what?

Blaze felt her bad eye leak blood tears that stained the couch she sat on. Her vision blinded in her right eye where the punch had impacted. Having her powers zapped she was reeling from the pain. Her eyes fluttered closed before the impact of Haleigh's brute punch was too much rendering her unconscious. Perhaps now Haleigh would feel a bit of satisfaction, but why hadn't Blaze fought back? That was the big question and who orchestrated that video footage?

 

[Rampage]

As Nicolas inquired to Blaze about what was going on, Haleigh and Blaze began a quick struglle that culminated with Dr. Victoria binding and scrambling them both. In that time, Blaze revealed that Haleigh's family was apparently the technology minds behind Master Mold, who was responsible for the death of Senator Kelly and the near death of Morgan.

Just as he was absorbing this information, the ligts flickered and the monitors all came on. He grabbed his axe and readied himself, but there was no enemy. Instead, he saw the last moments of Senator Sharon Kelly. Tears slowly rolled down his face as he saw the anguish on Alycia's face, the desperate depths of her grief. He recalled his own inconsolation when he received new of his father's death. As he watched and thought, he realized that the same tech that created Master Mold also created the tech that was able to bring his father's plane down, without a trace. The best forensic scientists he could foind all simply shook their head when he contacted them. Only tech of the level found here could have created such a result. Stiffly, Nicolas stood up and faced Haleigh as he toyed with his massive axe.

"'There is ALWAYS someone watching. The rest of us have learned... in the interest of SAFETY... anything and everything can be sacrificed.... INCLUDING privacy.... so you'd better just GET USED to being watched.' Remember saying that? This was your mantra upon my arrival with this team, your declaration to me as Dr. Victoria counselled us. Had you taken your own advice, maybe a lot of us would hurt less than we do EVERY DAY. I don't fault you for your family's connection. Hell, I don't even know who my biological parents ARE. But to sit on this information when the removal of MysTech was so important to everyone is simply disgusting. And now, the consequences are much worse than anything that would have happened had you been honest with the people who would've DIED for you!"

Nicolas turned away, too angry too continue. A part of him wanted to slice her in two, but he realized that this in the ed was not the most important thing. He had to focus on the living. With that thought in mind, he reached out to locate Alycia. He turned to Karen, his back to Haleigh.

"Dr. Victoria, Alycia is en rout to Greece as we speak. She is on an international flight with a plan to flush out the Cassadines using Greek authorities. Haleigh is right. If we are not careful, she will get herself killed dealing with this man."

 

[Pathfinder]

back at Cameron's L.A. compound

< Erika felt the rush of power! the thrill of facing down the big bad "sorceress supreme" and the walking floral arrangement and as she engulfed the house in witchfire she smirked as Persephone's attempt to put out the fire were useless.>

< Spellbinder began to cast a spell, the WOMAN'S calling of fire. she was WARPING Erika's spell and wresting it from her. Ororo told her that Morgan had this power but didnt realize how PRECISE Morgan was with it. Persephone's daggers slam into the floor before her and unleash a concussive blast that sends her flying back just as the fire around her was now coalescing into a massive fire ball under the power of Spellbinder.>

< the bloodthirsty witch Morgan wouldnt hesitate to kill her if she had thet chance but Erika had sense enough to know that this was only one round in a WAR that she aimed to WIN and that victory would come with the head of ALISON in her hands.>

one battle does NOT win a war, Morgan. I'm coming BACK. For YOU , Alison...ALL of you and I will have my revenge! I may not even have to do much to harm you when your own team is so willing to turn on one another. Your precious team mates are finding out just how trust worthy Haleigh is now...and its a secret I'm sure you'd LOVE to know. better run back to that rat's nest Illustra and engage in the rampant dysfunction that is "The Six."

< Erika escapes as the fire ball Slams into the spot where she lay. flaming out from the battle and leaving Morgan and Persephone where they stood. there was water damage to most of the foyer and rooms in the main floor of the house.>

 

[Spellbinder]

from L.A. back to NYC, Illustra-105th floor

<< as Spellbinder revels in the SURPRISE she saw in Erika's eyes as she wrested control of the spell from her...the moment is short lived. even as Persephone knocks the witch off her feet and Morgan sends the spell back at her, Erika ESCAPES, leaving one last taunt and alluding to trouble back at Illustra.....involving Haleigh.>>


CURSE HER!

<< Spellbinder spat out with contempt.>>

she escaped AGAIN just like her wretched Mother used to. roaches ALWAYS seem to escape when you're about to SMASH them.

<< she clenched her fist.>>

we got the journals. we can repair this place later. let's get back to Illustra quickly and find out what is going on.

<< raising her hand, a crash of thunder is heard as a stepping disc opens beneath persephone and herself, encompassing them at the waist. in the twinkling of an eye, they are taken from L.A. back to NYC, back to ILLUSTRA and appearing RIGHT in Haleigh's apartment to find everyone else, including an exhausted , sleeping Alison there. there was DEFINATELY signs of chaos and strife. Her mother looked VERY upset, Blaze was beaten and bloodied and both she AND Haleigh were restrained by magick. Rampage looked grim and Delilah was standing between Karen and Haleigh.>>

we got the journals, and we beat back Erika..... << looking around>> what the hell happened here? did Erika attack? where is Alycia?

<< Morgan's icy voice broke the momentary silence.>>

 

[Persephone]

Illustra - Haleigh's Penthouse

:: Rolling her eyes at Erika's retarded and overly dramatic statement, soon Erika disappeared leaving only Persephone and Morgan in the burnt home. ::

"Fucking side show freak. You know...she's the type of person who gives evil a bad name...She's not even worthy to be placed in the catagory 'evil'! She's like, Chucky or something. Hell, even that doll is more intimidating than her.."

Growling under her breath, she soon looked to Morgan and nodded before they were both transported, via stepping disc, back to Illustra. Specifically Haleigh's apartment. Looking around, it looked like a battle had taken place here. Karen was distressed, Haleigh and Blaze were both restrained and bloodied for that matter. Delilah stood her ground between Karen and Haleigh, and Nicolas looked rather peeved. This was either caused by Erika's clone, or an internal struggle. ::

"Oh, I think this goes beyond that tart, Erika."

:: Seeing the fury in Haleigh and Blaze's eyes, it was the same fury that had for each other in Limbo, during their last battle with Malice. The battle that they practically ignored and Persephone suffered the concequences for. Rolling her eyes, the goddess crossed her arms along her chest ready to watch round four--or was it five--of this Jerry Springer knock off of a bitch fight. ::