Pulled back from the brink

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Many thanks.........I was not expecting her to adjust so quickly. But while we are here, she has several advantages.

::Ororo was greatfull for the assist...as she steadied herself...and her own command of the winds restored her breathing. She heard the anquish in Spellbinder's voice. The young sorceress wanted to do something and now. But Ororo also know that was not Morgan's purpose in this situation::

Morgan..you must NOT interfere! I know that it is hard for you to watch this unfold. But do not worry. I will take care while battling Guardian. Your task is to keep this immediate area free of Imagiomg's influence. Your own PSI SCREEN acts as a buffer around you and you must extend it around us all...cutting out his outside interference. His hold on Alison isnt psychic other wise her PSI SCREEN wouldve rejected him...it's in her SOUL....my battle with Guardian is not meant to be to the death...it is merely to tire her out...to weaken her defenses.

::she points over in the direction of Alison's chest::

behold the dark glowing orb that is visible from WITHIN her astral form.That is how Imagiomg has managed to remain on this plane for so long. We must draw it out....and DESTROY IT.

Once we have purged it. YOU must get us out of here.
 
<<frantic moments passed as Spellbinder and Ororo fended off repeated strikes by Guardian, who under imagiomgs power took on a dark, enshrouded appearence and was possesed of an almost GIDDY evil insane agression>>

Guardian! you're stronger than Imagiomg!! you killed him once...dont let him get the drop on you now girl!

<<Spellbinder was growing agitated with the lack of control she had in this situation...and even as she used her power to stabilize the violent, turbulent area surrounding them..she wanted to BEAT some sense into Guardian...this was what Ororo was talking about....her willingness to solve all problems with force and violence. It would not avail her anything in this instance>>
 
::Guardian laughed heartily at the attempts of Spellbinder to reason with her
she was heady with dark and uncaring evil...as she lashed at them with her wild and wickedly inventive imagination, which on the astral plane, could be quite deadly. She beared down on Ororo...slashing her across her abdomen area with a deadly swip of her newly reconstituted whip....it was a telling blow...::

Back down on the ground where you belong! old crow!!

::standing over her now...Guardian's fanged teeth gleamed with delight as she awaited to see what the older sorceress would do::

the time has come for you to DIE! I will enjoy savoring the moments of your death both HERE and in the physical realm...as i destroy your mind, and DAMN your soul just as Belasco had attempted to all those years ago!
 
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::Ororo winced with pain...as she was slashed viciously by Guardian's whip....falling back and hitting the ground hard. She was slow to move....as Guardian stood over her. Ororo's older face didnt betray too much pain she looked more weary than anything. dealing with such toxic, negative erroding magicks from a being like Imagiomg, while seperated from her body and without being able to draw on its reserves was definately slowing her down::


::but as Guardian stood over her, threatening her with a violent and slow, painfull demise, Ororo began to smile::

Oh will you??

::the skies above began to billow and roll...as thunder clouds gathered and flashed. Thunder boomed and rocked the area all around as winds began to blow. Ororo was many things...but FIRST and FOREMOST she was the mistress of nature and in the astral plane, her powers of the weather are as strong as they ever were...it was something Guardian hadnt counted on....as winds began to whip her up in the air and toss her like a leaf::

my body may be old, but my mind...my WILL are as indomitable as they ever were ...and no one...least of all YOU will break me or my spirit...not now.....NOT EVER!

KA---BOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!


::an odd sound of power crescendo could be heard as a reviting, jagged, MASSIVE blast of WHITE LIGHTNING crashed down from the thunder clouds...SMASHING into Guardian dead center in her chest with such much impact and force that she was ENVELOPED by the attack....and bombarded and irradiated.....the entire expanse was illuminated as though a nuclear bomb had been detonated!::
 
::Guardian's eyes lose their gleam....and her face shows surprise...and FEAR...she didnt expect Ororo to counter her with such calculated force..she soon found herself swept up helplessly in the fury of nature and as Ororo defied her with her words....she found herself being violated and HUMBELED by an onslaught of white lightning ....her body was broken...and she SCREAMED as the agression, and evil vigor that contaminated her was beaten back by the elemental assault.....::

AGGGHHHHH!!!

::when the barrage ended...she was now barely conscious...falling from the air toward the ground. this was the time to rip away the cancer that was pulsating and festering inside her chest!!::
 
<< Spellbinder bit her lower lip as Ororo fell...she wanted to intervene immediately but she heeded Ororo's instructions and did not interfere...but as Guardian was struck down by Ororo's elemental assault...she KNEW that was "the moment" of which Ororo spoke. She launched into the air...flying up to meet Guardian and catching her in her arms...>>

<<matching her ascension to meet with Guardian at the right speed, she craddled Guardian in her arms>>

Guardian...we're here to help you. Please forgive me if this hurts you....but it is to SAVE YOU!

<<spellbinder thrusts her hand forward toward Guardian's chest..a small stepping disc opens as her hand passes INTO Guardian's chest to her "soul" and as she grabs hold of the black, pulsating seed of Imagiomg...she YANKS IT out Guardian's astral form with all her might....a sickening sound of flesh ripping can be heard as Guardian immediately begins to scream>>

Guardian...hold on!!! we'll get you out of here!!

<< she had a look of disgust on her face..as she quickly CRUSHED the demon seed...and deep toned screams could be heard all through the astral plane....>>


We're OUT OF HERE!!

<< Spellbinder quickly swooped down to Ororo's side. Still holding Guardian...she placed her other hand on Ororo....and with a blast of thunder...Spellbinder TELEPORTS them all OFF and OUT of the astral plane...sending them back to their bodies in the bed chamber inside Ororo's castle....they all returned to their bodies with a start of surprise>>

<<GASP!!>>
 
::Ororo opened her eyes wide as she breathed deeply. her astral form reunited with her corporeal body as she exhaled slowly...laying on the floor next to a kneeling Spellbinder. Guardian was still in her bed::

We have done it! We have freed Alison Marble of Imagiomg's corrosive influence and saved her soul.

::struggling to get to her feet::

I...had forgotten how much of a toll prolonged astral episodes with heavy action could take. Thank the goddess i attempted this while in my garden....
 
<< Helping Ororo up and to the chair by Alison's bed, Spellbinder stood by her side, ever ready for Alison's impending awakening>>

<< she waves her hand over head in a circle as pink and violet hued sparkling shards of magick softly rain down on Ororo and Alison>>

let me heal you both. << looking at Ororo>> you were right....i see now what you meant about controlling my impulses. if i had done what i WANTED to do..i would've risked us all to face an agonizing defeat.

<<knowing that the death of one's astral form on the plane also meant a physical death...Spellbinder paused...realizing now that Ororo had definately done the right thing by checking Spellbinder on her violent tendencies in this situation. It had all worked out the best way possible. Guardian was free...and they were now safely back in Ororo's garden>>
 
::Ororo stands to her feet...once again her serene and elegant self as she refreshes her face with a small windy cool mist the blows across...removing all traces of strain and stress::

Morgan, despite your hard exterior, you have always had an open heart and mind and deep down, you KNOW what the right path to take is. The fact that you heard my words was only my way to REMIND you that despite who you are on earth and how people may perceive you...there is far more to you. never become so entrenched in your powers, your career or your determination to triumph over everyone that you lose yourself in that ambition....lest you wind up becoming your own version of Cameron...or worse....a version of Haleigh. But even THEY are not beyond redemption...it is not MY responsibility to show them. My responsibility ...my concern is for YOU and your alternates.

<< looking down at Alison as well>>

Alison will awaken soon....and that is good thing. Soon the both of you must return to earth. There are things to come that both of you must deal with and you will need each other....ALL of you will have to continue to strengthen the bond that was formed from your caper at the Citadle.
 
Guardian in the garden...and HERSELF

::darkness and chaos give way to an odd and unusual VOID....and suddenly...the pain is felt as a toxic presence is forcibly ripped from her being...she screams...and it seems that all that is before her shatters like glass....she soon feels a calm and a cool, refreshing breeze...she HEARS....and her sleepy eyes slowly open.::

::her vision is blurry at first but soon her cobalt blue eyes focus in on two warm, smiling faces...that of Ororo and Morgan!::


ohhhhh.....wha.....what happened?? the citadle..its.....

::she's disoriented and her voice is soft...as she stirs in the bed...trying to sit up and quickly gain cognition of her surroundings::

the imagiomg....the control room!!
 
<<Spellbinder gently takes Alison's hand....and attempts to calm her>>


shhhh Alison...

its allright now. You're safe. Imagiomg is dead ..COMPLETELY dead. You're here in Ororo's garden. We have been long since out of the Citadle.

<<Spell strokes back some of Alison's deep brunette locks that have fallen over her face>>

just breathe...let Ororo's refreshing breeze clear your insides. I promise its all over now.
 
::she settled and looked around..taking in the serenity..the security of her surroundings..as she slowly became collected and her breathing more even...her pupils were no longer dialated::

oh ...wow. what a nightmare that was....thank you....thank you BOTH for saving me!

::her powers began to "come back online" ...as she was now herself once more::

MONTHS have passed...and I was here in Ororo's castle. Morgan.....thank you for coming to my aid as well.

::with Morgan's help, she slowly got out of the bed...her body was a little stiff...but the breeze soothed her and she stretched and began to look at herself in the vanity...all traces of battle wounds from the citadle as well as damage done by Imagiomg were completely gone. she was intact.
 
::Ororo looked on. a satisfied smile across her own face as the breeze flowed through the spacious chamber::

all is as it was for you child. your mind and your body have been purged of the toxic presence of Imagiomg and he is no more...on ANY plan of existence.
You are now able to join your companions in living your life free of the shadow of the Citadle.....but with every new beginning.....there comes a new set of trials and tribulations that must be faced.

:: a subtle rumble of thunder is heard in the air..... its as though Ororo's words had an ominous hint at what was yet to come for Alison, Morgan and the rest of the six::
 
Alison...

<<her voice was as gentle as she could manage>>

when we get back to Illustra, I've got to talk to you...but as Ororo says, we apparently need to get back to earth as soon as possible. Your luxury apartment is waiting for you....and Ill be able to help you acclimate back into the day to day events and such....

<< she wanted to just BLURT out what she had learned about Prophet being her baby brother...but she knew it wasnt the time nor was it her place. BUT she would be right there with Alison when she did learn the truth...and goddess help haleigh if that homicidal maniac had ANYTHING smart so say about it.>>

<< turning over to Ororo...>>

once again, we made it through with your guidance and wisdom. I thank you.
 
::Smiling back at Morgan::

Morgan, your willingness to accept criticism and to LEARN and apply different methods to situations as critical as this one is thanks enough. Maintain your vigilance ...be there for Alison, your sister and those you care for and remember that when working with your team mates...that impulse and haste will undoutedly lead to disaster. It will be hard, I know. Wolverine was as incorrigible as Haleigh...and could be just as ARROGANT as Cameron....but I lead by example...and in the end, it did manage to plant a seed into him that blossomed into a change of behavior...if for nothing else..the sake of the team.

::stepping back as she lifts up her and to hurry Spellbinder and Alison on::

no go with a purpose...both of you. be true to yourselves and each other....the times that lay ahead..will proove to be among the most trying that you will face.

If you have need of me....you know how and where to reach me.

Light to you!
 
<<Morgan nodded and as she took hold of Guardian's hand...standing side by side, a crack of thunder heralds the opening of a stepping disc horizontal beneath the feet of the two women. in a flash of light and with the speed of thought, Guardiand and Spellbinder depart Limbo and return to earth...specifically Illustra......>>
 
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