Sharon Kelly: Past & Present

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:: As the accounts from Sharon's past came to an end, everything in the room went black for a moment. Sitting quietly as the lights slowly faded back on, everyone at that point was quiet as well...absorbing everything they had just saw. Trying to make sense of it all. Alycia broke the silence, expressing her remorse and guilt, but Ava simply shook her head. ::

"It's not your fault, Alycia.."

:: She would of elaborated, but she knew no amount of words would take Alycia's guilt away and ease her. It WASN'T Alycia's fault, by any means, but how could someone in Alycia's position NOT feel guilty? Her best friend's family literally picked off by MysTech, and all for what? The creation of a virus that has done NOTHING but cause termoil for the lives of Sharon and the six. ::

:: Remaining quiet, Morgan began to speak this time, trying to ease Alycia as well. She even thought it wuold be best to have a few more people present when telling Alycia that Kyle was alive....Hesitating from her own thoughts, Ava just realized she had taken Kyle out of the 'beast' catagory and placed him right back into the 'person' catagory...something she REALLY didn't want to do. Silently scolding herself, sometimes humanity really sucked...it was so much easier being stone cold with no care for anyone but herself. To not have to deal with the politics of situations like this and just focus on the goal. Glancing over toward Alison as she excused herself, obviously the precog was having a much harder time with this than she let on. Pushing herself out from under the table, Ava stood from her chair. ::

"I need some water."

:: A poor excuse, but an excuse nontheless. Walking out of the war room, Ava slowly approached the bathroom that Alison was in. Standing outside for a few minutes to allow her some time alone, finally the goddess softly tapped her knuckles against the door. ::

[softly] "Alison...it's Ava..."

:: She was about to as if she was alright, but it was a ridiculous question, so she decided to simply let her presence be known and allow Alison to choose what she wanted to do. Regardless, atleast the precog knew Ava was there for her, whether she wanted to help or not. ::
 
[ Morgan stated that only she, Nicolas, and Alycia would be going to tell Sharon about Kyle’s fate – and Haleigh disagreed. ]

“I agree that she doesn’t need a crowd…but the rest of us should be ready to go in case Sharon bolts to Arklay. You’ll need backup.”

[ Truth be told, Delilah wasn’t sure her presence would be welcome at Sharon’s. Which was something she honestly regretted. She had tried being honest with Sharon, and while that would have been the right course of action, she believed, with the old Sharon, this new and improved one didn’t appreciate it. Hopefully they would be able to patch things up. Maybe after Sharon finally came to grips with her new life. And stopped this reckless rampage across the city. Hopefully it would stop. But Delilah had her doubts.

Alison began to “read” them the diary. Wasn’t that a handy power? She’d have to try that with War and Peace sometime. Save her $11 at the movie theater.

So that’s what the mansion looked like in all it’s glory…nice digs.

She almost chuckled seeing Sharon in her early 80s outfit. But it was stifled when she saw little Kyle. She wished she didn’t know how this story ended. And poor Sharon – she lost them both and their last night together was filled with arguing. The images showed the Kelly’s entering the mansion and then…

MALICE! That blonde bitch was a part of this, not just tangentially but an active participant. She had deserved to die more than they had known. “Genetic anomaly in Sharon”? So that’s how they had brought her back as the Silver Swan…

The cottage…how had Sharon been able to bear to return there? Alycia was there, waiting for someth-

Delilah’s heart leapt into her throat as a figure stepped from the shadows. Connor. Connor was there. She swallowed hard, eyes flitting around at the others, trying to hide her surprise and hoping no one else had seen it. He had taken money from Alycia. To tail Sharon. Mercenary… She couldn’t believe it. Someone who had such lofty ideals of punishing the guilty…really just a gun for hire.

The scene flicked back to the mansion and Sharon, Robert and Kyle’s horrible abduction. Tears came to Delilah’s eyes as she saw Sharon desperately trying to protect her son and then falling herself.

And then he was there. Picking Sharon up the way he had done with her the night before. Taking Sharon to safety. If not for him, Sharon would be dead too…and probably Alycia as well. She felt, she felt pride for him. He had cared, after all.

She blinked the last of the tears from her eyes and rubbed her nose on her sleeve. Delilah turned slowly to Alycia. ]

“You did all you could…”

[ Alison excused herself before the next vision. What would they be forced to see? How had that place become what they had encountered on their trip to Arklay? She took a deep breath and let it out. She spoke softly, as much to herself as to anyone. ]

“How did Sharon survive this?”
 
Illustra- war room

:: Alison didnt turn as she sniffled a bit, and began to dab under her eyes with a soft towel. Ava was outside the door...and Alison didnt want to be seen looking upset. even after all this time, the seer STILL instinctively had the need to keep herself looking and acting as tough and "marble hard" as she could. she'd been doing it since age 10....thanks to her maniacle mother.::

....come in....

:: with a rushing chiming sound, the door opens without her moving a muscle....courtesy of her own TK. the bathroom is large enough for two and clearly designed for men or women so its easy for Ava to come::

i just needed ....

:: Alison looked a Ava from the reflection in the rounded mirror.::

I'm not going to fool you with an excuse, am i?

:: her voice was soft and echoed in the parlor room. the seer knew that Ava wouldnt be so easily fooled.::

I just couldnt let go in THERE. that vision...it took ALOT out of me. I remember when i first brought the six TOGETHER, how i saw the visions of New York being destroyed as the citadle melt down....and every major disaster SINCE then ...ive had the world's BEST "sneak peak preview" of it...but...and ive never really had the chance to tell anyone before....it NEVER gets ANY easier, Ava.

:: she looks at herself in the mirror.::

that poor little boy...

:: closing her eyes.::

And Sharon...having faced trauma after trauma...and now...THIS.

:: leaning forward on the sink.::

I wonder...if we'll EVER be out from under the shadow that Mystech has cast over our lives...our families and our friend's lives.
 
back in the war room

Ava and Delilah are right, Alycia. back then..you didnt know what you know now. and MOST of us were too young or simply unaware of our destiny. you did the right thing in telling Haleigh...now we can ALL help.

<< Morgan looks at Delilah, she too was more than a little misty eyed. both women trying to ease a visably shaken Alycia. Delilah wondered how Sharon could have survived>>

I dont know...I dont know how ANYONE could have survived OR fought as hard as she did in a nightmare like that. We have powers...and WE were pressed for our lives just being there 10 minutes!

The woman has ALWAYS been courageous...and NOW look at her. She's so out of touch with herself...only NOW has she gained a "spark"...but its still motivated out of VIOLENCE. is it any WONDER why She's attacking men who abuse women and children? this INSTINCT she has runs so DEEP!

<< she looks up at the ceiling.>>

I keep thinking I know what's best....but maybe i DON'T. I dont know WHAT she's going to do when I...we...tell her about Kyle.

I HATE IT!! MYSTECH! ALWAYS THERE...PAST, PRESENT AND PROBABLY FUTURE. even if we all DIE as Alison's vision predicts...THEY will find a way to carry on. no matter what WE DO..they REMAIN in SOME WAY!

<< she stops....to compose herself...as she rubs Alycia's back slowly. looking over at Haleigh now.>>

I keep thinking that I know the best way to do this with Sharon...but honestly, i dont think I know anymore after what i've seen. I wasnt in the danger room when she reacted so badly to the simulation but NOW i can understand WHY. what...what do YOU think I should do?

we're going to have to move soon. while Sharon is still content to be at home before she finds her NEXT targets to exact her revenge on.

<< looking worried.>>

I just feel like even though we're working together...this is STILL not going to work out well at all. there are a few variables that even ALISON can't pin point!
 
:: Hearing Alison's voice from the other side of the door allow her entry, the door opened by itself, revealing Alison standing in front of the sink/mirror. Walking in, Ava shut the door behind her seeing how truly upset Alison was...As tough as she was, and as much as she wanted to stay strong for the six and for her own 'image', she was still a human being. ::

Harbinger said:
i just needed ....

:: Alison looked a Ava from the reflection in the rounded mirror.::

I'm not going to fool you with an excuse, am i?
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:: Giving her a soft smile to show she wasn't, in fact, buying her 'i'm okay act', Ava remained silent though, allowing Alison to talk through her frustrations and emotional distress. As remarkable as her power was...it came at a price. The ability to foresee the future and past but only rarely have the ability to CHANGE it...it was gift, yet very much a curse, and Ava understood this. Sometimes it was easy to look at Alison as their go to gal; kind of their phonebook for supernatural events, but after living without her presence in the six for the past couple months, it really opened Ava's eyes up to how stressful Alison's role must be to the six, and how it really takes a toll on her. ::

Harbinger said:
it NEVER gets ANY easier, Ava.
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"I know.."

:: Stepping forward, Ava placed her hand on Alison's shoulder. Out of everyone in the six, Ava related to Alison the most. Even though she was connected to Spellbinder through Hecate and Darkchilde, Alison's personality and methods of coping were almost identical to Ava's. Needing to stay strong, never wanted to be seen as weak, always putting their emotions on the backburner in order to focus on the crisis at hand. But as much as they BOTH tried to keep up that fascade -- with not only the people around them, but with themselves as well -- it would always eventually creep up to them. ::

"I could never imagine having your gift of vision...nor would I ever WANT it. What you have to deal with on a daily bases....ESPECIALLY when involved in the six, is nothing short of amazing, Alison. You see things that no one wants to see; events that you can't change that can be heartbreaking...But you have to believe that you were given this power because you were STRONG enough to handle it. [turning Alison toward her] I'm far from the heart of this team...and i'm not always good at these 'supportive' moments, but I need you to know that as tough as it gets...as much as you want to quit sometimes, you need to remember that I'M here for you. We're a lot alike, Alison....and believe me when I tell you that I understand exactly what you're going through when you try to check your emotions at the door. But sometimes it doesn't work...and, as hard as it is to admit, that's okay. You can't be Wonder Womer all the time...sometimes it's okay to be human."

:: In a VERY un-Ava-like move, she pulled Alison into a hug. Perhaps it was her own humanity creeping up on her, but for whatever reasons, Ava knew that Alison needed this more than anything right now. Just to be comforted and allowed the ability to take a step back from the madness around. ::
 
[ Bishop leant against a building. He watched. The street wasn’t too busy. That was good.

He knew she was in there. But he waited. Bided his time.

Coming towards him down the sidewalk were a man and a woman. The man pushed a stroller, the woman held a child’s hand. The parents smiled and nodded as they passed him, the little child turned shyly back to look at him and waved.

He looked back at the brownstone across the street. This was the right thing. It was for people like them. To protect families like he had once had.

The door opened in the brownstone, and a woman exited, locking the door behind her and absentmindedly throwing the keys in her large bag. He crossed the street. She was walking towards him now. As she reached him he smiled. She slowed and turned a little. He winked at her, and she giggled before moving on. Connor continued on, smiling himself. Because he was now holding in his hands the keys to the house next to Sharon’s. ]
 
Nicolas listened as the events in the house unfolded, a special gift of Alison's that burned him to the core. It did not matter that this was a child, only that he was a MUTANT, and that made him cattle to them. He sat grim-faced as the scene ended and Alison left, Ava following closely behind. He listened as Morgan began to doubt herself and he shook his head, stepping over to her and hugging her from behind as she sat in the chair.

We can only do our best, Morgan. I worry also that we will fall short one day, but I KNOW that all of us try our best, and that is all we can do. As for this mission, I have some suggestions before we go that I need to go over with you, if you're ready.
 
back to the war room

:: Alison was touched by Ava's caring and supportive stance and the seer returned the hug.::

I knew i picked the right person to appear to first when i returned to New York from Greece for this.

Thank you.

:: As the two women pulled away , Alison gave herself a once over in the mirror as well as a hair check.::

Well...we'd better get back before Nicolas tries to see if we're in here having a "lesbian moment"

::rolling her eyes, she nudges Ava, knowing the goddess will pick up on that joke about Nicolas and his hyper active , PERVERTED imagination.::

:: the witch and the goddess return to the War Room to see that most of the emotion has subsided as the group has had time to process what they've seen.::

knowing what we do, will better prepare us for what must do. there's just a bit more to see and then we will all have things to do....and Alycia...i want you to know...that you did EXACTLY what you were meant to do from start to finish....REMEMBER that and take solace in that a SEER has told you that. You kept this secret until it was time to reveal it.

:: Alison's way of reassuring Alycia , just as the others had said, that she'd done all she could. and there was really no other way for Alycia to have done any "MORE" under the circumstances.::

::after the end of the much needed intermission, everyone takes their seats...::

I wont need the journal now, as the final sequence of events we are to view takes place during Kyle's brutal descent from human into creature. he had long lost the ability to write or convey intelligent thought...as evidenced by the increasingly elementary way his sentence and language appears in the pages of the journal before it finally declines into scribbling and then....nothing.
 
betrayal and murder

<< as everyone settles...Harbinger's colbalt blue eyes turn solid white, an odd sound is heard in the air as she looks out...with her mind's eye once more.>>

<< swirling white orbs spin and flow around the room as they return to Arklay in the PAST.>>

the images this time are slightly more rapid in play back...the sounds are original but slightly overlapping as a montage of images begin to play.

<< the passage of time can be seen..weeks, months, years. images of Alycia consoling Sharon in the days following the trauma of the night in Arklay. Connor , the man who rescued Sharon is never seen or heard from again at this point. side by side now are images of Sharon as she attempts to rebuild her shattered life while Kyle descends into a brutal oblivion with no hope of return. he lurches about now in the dark, torch lit underground passages of the mansion....resembling nothing remotely human in his now hulking, mishapen form. only the remains tattered, hospital gown somehow manages to pass for "clothing" on its body...and the remains of long broken shackles are around his wrists. tentacles sprouting from its back...and an extra "EYE" on its shoulder! one arm longer than the other...and a gaping mouth...he growls...drools...and continues to lumber through the dark passages...and on the opposite side of the view...is Sharon, as images of her rising from the ashes of her defeat to become the senator of New York play out. The six have learned more about her past than they ever thought they'd know.>>

in the mansion, several meters above the subterranian passages the creature lurks in...in the sprawling underground LAB complex...a fuming Dr. Marcus argues with Lord Spencer.

James Marcus: Spencer, I'm getting tired of your constant interference. it is MY research on the G virus that has given MYSTECH the credibility it now enjoys.

Spencer: more like your telepathic tramp, DIANA using her psi powers to manipulate investors. SHE is your bread and butter...without HER you'd be just another "mad scientist"...without ME you'd be in JAIL for your abominable experiements LONG AGO. you OWE your breakthroughs to ME. Your experiments with Kyle Kelly have FAILED...and SHARON KELLY got away! how long do you think before SHE or that bitch ALYCIA BARNETT come BACK with outside help to expose you....US!

James Marcus: Sharon Kelly wont DARE come back here. She nearly lost her hold on her sanity. I had reports that she broke down and spent MONTHS in a sanitarium.

and as for Miss Barnett....well, Spencer, I really wouldnt worry about her OR this place very long if I were you.

<< at that moment, four well armed men arrive through double doors....and take aim at Lord Spencer.>>

Lord Spencer: MARCUS...you TRAITOR....

James Marcus: You're holding us up , old man. You were a means to an end, and now....we dont NEED YOU ANYMORE!

<< Lord Spencer is about to yell..when he is VIOLENTLY gunned down...and THEN... MALICE appears from behind the men....with HELENA QUATERMAINE, Kelly King and Dr's Victory and Chandler by HER side.>>

Malice: and WE don't need YOU! you're OLD NEWS, Marcus...and you've gotten sloppy and stagnant!

<< the soldiers were under Malice's telepathic control, as they took aim at Marcus.>>

Marcus: DIANA! you SELF SERVING BITCH!!

<< going for broke, Marcus lunges for a vile of the G-virus and injects HIMSELF!!>>

Malice: SHOOT HIM DOWN!

<< the transformation as is FAST as it is TERRIFYING Marcus grows in physical size and dimensions, gaining super human strength , speed and durability. he SLAUGHTERS the soldiers, ripping them to pieces with BLOODY abandon and begins rampaging toward Malice.>>

Malice: Helena, seal the mansion and GAS ANYONE on ANY FLOOR.

<< the Red Queen eagerly complies, operating the control panel.>>

Malice: Marcus...you stupid FOOL. you've just prooven how much of a FREAK you always WERE!

<< in a move that nicolas and haleigh would know well, Malice touches her index and middle finger to her forehead...the sound of energy chiming is heard as a white halo forms around her hand and she takes aim launching a psi lightning javeline at the charging creature once known as Marcus. the javeline hits him square in his chest with THUNDEROUS crashing effect but the BACKLASH from the attack is truly devasating as the lab is ravaged. the creature is HURT but not felled by the blast and its power ricochets...destroying set ups and equipment and causing fire to break out.>>

Helena: Diana! you shouldnt have done that...the VIRUS will be released into the vent and water systems.

Malice: THAT doesnt matter. WE can get out through the underground express tube....its those idiots ABOVE who will meet their doom. as long as this place is SEALED...no one will be the wiser for no one will be LEFT ALIVE from within! Don't you see? This FOOL has just made our job EASIER!

<< the creature known as Marcus ROARS with disoriented rage..the G Virus causing him to mutate even FURTHER as he becomes a large, scaley creature with tentacles, a third eye and clawed hands and feet.>>

Malice: my psycho blast wont stop him. he is BEYOND control. we're leaving...SEAL the room behind us, Helena. let this creature DIE with all the rest of his creations. Dr.Chandler has secured the formula and samples for the G Virus....we have what we need.

<< and with that...the White Queen and Red Queen evacuate, followed by Dr's Chandler and Victory. the lab is engulfed in violent flames as it is sealed.>>

<< zoom from underground to the main floors of the mansion.
<< sirens begin to soound off as doors and windows, ALL possible exits are sealed as small electrial malfunctions and fires break out. the VIRUS is loose and RAVAGES the unprotected workers and staff...as well as any animals. people screaming, tearing at their clothes and bodies as they fall victim and become zombies, or DIE and later reanimate at a later time. meanwhile in various floors were lab experiments were kept...creatures already infected and mutated begin to ESCAPE out into the mansion, OUT of the mansion and into the forest, the water systems, the trees....the mansion itself remains intact...no reports of fire are made, no reports of ANYTHING and one of the largest cases of mass murder unfolds before the six. James Marcus double crossed Lord Spencer and he was himself double crossed by MALICE and what would come to be known as the Hellfire Club of a new age of MysTech!>>

<< the passage of time can be seen as the mansion now looks peacefull, but eeriely inactive from the outside and the forest is now teaming with weird creatures. hikers and unwarry travelers falling victim....zoom from various views of the forest back to the cottage...Sharon's cottage.>>

the vision ends...they now know the fate of Lord Spencer and the mansion's employees.
 
Illustra- War Room

<< Morgan appreciated Nicolas' reassurance. whatever happened...they'd all face it together.>>

<< as they begin again...she watched with intent. the sight of the creature that was once Kyle sent chills down her spine. and THIS was inspite of her ruling a dimension full of DEMONS. the BRIEF moment she laid eyes on him...it...at the mansion were TERRIFYING! they'd almost LOST Haleigh and Alycia to it!>>

<< Sharon's life began to change, and the beginnings of her career as a senator could be seen...while Alycia's dealings in the corporate world as well as her connections in INTELLIGENCE and COVERT activity could be seen. finally, in a truly ironic twist...James Marcus betrays Lord Spencer and is betrayed HIMSELF by MALICE, joined by Helena, HER FATHER and Adam Chandler. >>

the inner circle....

<< as Malice orders the destruction and murder of the entire staff and lab workers in the mansion, Morgan watches as Malice displays her cold, ruthless and uncaring ways and the "Inner Circle" usher in a NEW AGE for MysTech. gone were its days of super secret activity contained in a remote forest....NOW was the beginning of its ballooning rise to global power.>>

she was....worse than I am. And my father....there right from the beginning.

<< the vision ends. Morgan cant help but feel pangs of bitterness at seeing Christopher again...>>

the bastard!

<< she hated her father and this was the template for her hatred and general mistrust of men. though in recent months, Nicolas had helped her to get through some of that...the look on her face indicated she was FAR from reformed .>>

....Lord Spencer was murdered...James Marcus infected HIMSELF with the G virus to fight against malice and her men...how INSANE must he have been! Malice had ALL THOSE unsuspecting people MURDERED!

We're too late to do something about that...but we have the chance to STOP it from happening again and save our own kind this time.
 
[ Delilah watched blankly - she felt as if she was being desensitized to these horrors. But sometimes she forgot that there was such evil in the world...as Malice, Helena, Spencer, and the others. Sometimes it felt as if fighting hardly made a difference. She looked away as the vision ended, and stood, turning away from the others and crossing her arms. She heard Morgan speak behind her. She turned her head back slightly. ]

"You are NOTHING like her..."

[ She turned back around and shook her head slightly. ]

"It's too bad there's no way to mass euthanize the mansion and its surroundings...give those poor people peace and kill off the virus once and for all."
 
Nicolas sat back down As Alison prepared to trigger the second vision. The confrontation was quite vivid, but he decide to try something as he watched. He took visual cues to get a feel not only for the mansion's layout, but he mentally noted what he could see as they watched. After the vision, Nicolas sat still as he simply took it all in. As Delilah asked about euthanizing the place, he offered a response.

We can halt its spread. It will take a lot of work on your part for it to happen, and it will have to be one area at a time, so we have to work slowly. But I think that once we sequester what we can save, we can take care of the rest as soon as we take care of Kyle.

He turned to Morgan.

We also need to have everyone alter their outfits a bit, to provide protection from infection.
 
Unrelenting violence... apathetic brutality... unapologetic gore.... all these things Haleigh could handle with no problem... hell, all these things Haleigh could INFLICT with no qualms whatsoever.... but it was the sound of the little boy's cries that struck the hybrid to the core. She slowly lowered herself into a chair, watching the events unfold as if watching a movie. She wouldn't allow herself to cry..... crying wouldn't do anything for Kyle..... there wasn't anything they COULD do for him and emotions served no real purpose here... in fact.... it would be irrational and irresponsible to be emotional.... emotions will only cloud judgment and prevent proper decision making. She assured herself, as she watched Conner get Sharon out of the mansion. It was eerily reminiscent of what she'd seen on the Illustra video feed the night before.... of Morningstar's mystery man carrying HER through the hall. He moved the same way-- that special forces swagger that Haleigh knew all too well-- and the only thing preventing a positive ID was the fact that Haleigh'd only seen the BACK of Delilah's guest's head in the video. Haleigh's gaze flickered to Delilah but any emotion she was showing could be attributed to her friendship with Sharon. There was one way to test the waters.... and as the vision ended and Alison asked to be excused for a moment, Haleigh went for it. She spoke to Alycia... but out of the corner of her eye.... she gauged Delilah for a reaction... any minutiae of expression or body language... if her HEART skipped... Haleigh would know it.

"Alycia..... I think we ought to speak with this mercenary fellow. He'll be more familiar with the grounds than we are... he searched for Robert and Kyle... I know it's been years... but if he can recall ANYTHING at all.... it'll be a great help. Can you put me in touch with him?"

Morgan asked for Haleigh's opinion on the Sharon situation.... even Haleigh had to be impressed by the notion.... for it went to reiterate how solidly they'd repaired their relationship. As soon as a few months ago, this kind of collaboration would have been impossible.

"Well.... I can't say I know what's best for Sharon either.... but we ALL want to help...and we are ALL here to support her and I think more than ANYTHING.... it's important to let her know that up front... BEFORE we drop this bombshell on her. In the simulation room.... we all united to calm her. I believe we can all unite to comfort her. I know none of us are looking forward to having to give her the bad news.... It's a sad situation but I think we all need to look at the positive side. We have ANSWERS for her. For years she's had to deal with not knowing what happened..... NOW she'll be able to get some closure."

Alison came back and they all watched the fall of Arklay.... so it had been Malice all along, had it?

"Malice is a real piece of work..... she finds new friends and she just kills the old ones when she's done using them. I don't know how any of the Inner Circle could have trusted her after they saw what she did to Marcus. She isn't CAPABLE of maintaining a meaningful relationship. She's ACTUALLY a sociopath. The epitome of a textbook antisocial psychopath... unbelievable."
 
[ Delilah listened to Haleigh's suggestion to Alycia. And she was right. He would know more about Arklay, and could probably help them. But would he? Would he put his neverending crusade on hold for them? For her? How would they explain why they needed that information? Should she tell the others she knew Connor? Leave out the personal part of it?

It only took a split second for all those questions to run through her mind. ]

“I think I can help you with Connor. I know him. He’s in the city; he’s been at odds with the department on several occasions.”

[ She looked Haleigh directly in the eye. ]

“But you’re going to need one hell of a cover story.”
 
:: As the last of the memory ended, Ava ran her fingers through her hair roughly. Adam and Christopher....those sons of bitches. She remembered vividly speaking with them and never once getting the impression they were monsters. But then again, she wore rose colored glasses when around her father; anything and anyone he was associated with was alright by her. ::

:: Glancing to Haleigh as she suggested finding this Conner fellow, Delilah chimed in soon after, explaining she knows him. ::

"Why didn't you say you knew him before?...That DOES fall under the catagory of 'vital information', Delilah.."

:: Shifting her eyes to Alison, Ava gave her a look as if to say they needed to wrap this meeting up so they could talk, ASAP. Glancing back to Delilah, then Haleigh, Ava nodded to her sister. ::

"Regardless, I agree with Haleigh...I think we should contact Conner. Perhaps you [Haleigh] and Delilah should do this while Nicolas, Alycia, and Morgan speak to Sharon about Kyle. [gesturing to Alison] Alison and I could review the Arklay footage that Haleigh and Alycia provided once again and start preparing for the mission."
 
Haleigh watched Delilah closely.... she could see the cop weighing her options.... and when Delilah responded, admitting to knowing the man, but not revealing the extent of their relationship, Haleigh smirked... a devilish, knowing smirk. Should she call Delilah on it? I'll be god damned. You bitch! You sly little... wait a second Haleigh. Hold your horses. There's a chance she didn't know he was involved with Arklay.... don't jump to conclusions. If anybody deserves the benefit of the doubt, it's Delilah. Haleigh decided to handle this with a little discretion. Delilah obviously preferred it that way.... and Haleigh had enough respect for the cop to wait until she could confront her privately. She held eye contact with Delilah, nodding ever so slightly... not that they wold need a particularly good plan... but that she wouldn't continue to press the issue right now. Ava suggested they split up and as much as Haleigh wanted to be there when they told Sharon, this was very important to verify.... and Ava hatched a decent plan.

"Well.... we DO have a division of labor situation here. We need to get to Sharon ASAP.... but securing an in depth 'map' of sorts for Arklay could be crucial. Ava's got a sound plan of attack here. Alycia, Morgan, Nicolas: you guys can offer Sharon a private consolation. [pausing] Morgan... tell Sharon.... you tell her that I'm sorry about her little boy.... and that I'm sorry we can't bring him back like we did her... but most of all... I'm sorry that we can't make anybody PAY for what they did to him... because they're all already dead. Nicolas, if ANYTHING happens.... you let me know right away. [gesturing to her temple to indicate that she meant using telepathic communication] Ava and Alison can work on a strategy... while Delilah and I work the St James angle. If he's worth his salt.... he'll know of me. We can use that to our advantage... I just need to cook up a decent motive for wanting to go in there..... and be persuasive enough to convince him to help."
 
Nicolas nodded as Haleigh gave a cohesive plan of procession for all that they had to get done. As he did so, he pretended that he was not aware of what Delilah was thinking or what was going on. But he did speak with Haleigh telepathically.

Hales, be careful. Something about all of this is fishy as hell to me. From now on I will maintain telepathic contact and keep a physical lock on you, just in case. You are probably wondering how the hell Haleigh knows this "Connor"? As she weighed what to tell us, I saw a clear picture broadcasting from her mind. HE WAS THE ONE WHO VISITED HER LAST NIGHT. I encourage you to use the computers before you to get intel on him before you guys meet. Or I can do some legwork and relay what I find.

Nicolas stood quickly as he spoke.

Well, I guess we have a plan then. I fear we have little time to waste, so no time to move like the present. Shall you whisk us away, Morgan, or shall we climb into my car?
 
speaking of

<< curious indeed, that Delilah knew of the man in the vision. he seemed to play only a minor role at first, being the person hired by Alycia but there was more to it than it seemed. Delilah was becoming more and more peculiar withher behavior.>>


<< zooming away from Illustra across town to the exclusive district where Sharon's brownstone is. Bishop, the man who has popped up in the midst of the meeing of the six, is now closing in on his next target, Sharon Kelly herself.>>

<< now literally next door, the man gains access to the neighboring brownstone with ease. however , he has to be carefull, he notes the birds that are around Sharon's place, the trees, and other areas. He is NOT yet aware of her large silver gryfalcons that are not her "children" that live inside with her.>>

<< this will be one of the powerfull targets he has taken on to date, and the fact that he once RESCUED her years ago is not something he allows to cloud his judgement as he prepares to end the threat she represents. she crossed over from being victim to criminal the moment she, as Silver Swan, murdered those people in that church, he was very close to the father ...not to mention the people outside when she burst forward to attack the six. >>

<< the time for him to attack was now, while Sharon and her birds were seemingly unaware....and before anyone ELSE could arrive.>>

back at illustra:

<< inspite of Delilah's eyebrow raising revelation about Connor, the meeting adjurns with some plans laid and set in motion. Morgan, Alycia and Nicolas prepare to travel to Sharon's; Delilah and Haleigh will initiate contact with Connor--unaware that he's already about to attack Sharon; Alison and Ava attempt to plot as much of the layout of Arklay mansion as they can with what Haleigh and Alycia while cross referencing ANY information using the computer systems in the war room. it also gives them a chance to talk candidly about Delilah without any prying eyes or minds.>>

<< they are all unaware of just how much of a "step ahead" of them Connor has been thus far....>>
 
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Sharon's brownstone

[ Sharon moves through her house like a woman on a mission at first. She has to REMEMBER that there's a time to go into a attack mode, and a time to be calm. her gryfalcons stir a bit as she looks at herself in the mirror. suddenly she doesnt feel so bad about how she looks. she was never UGLY, just CHANGED. still beautifull but now she had POWER to match. No man could hurt her again...and she could protect someone like never before.]

[ she takes a moment to look at herself from the side.]

yes. this is much better i think.

[ she seems to have become more ALIVE now...more connected to herself and her mannerisms and voice tone indicate that.]

I know what i need to do now.

[ she didnt want to fully address the new found motivation behind her vigilante rampage. the haunting cries of her son still remained in her mind as they had all these years even before her own death. she didnt know that the spectre of her son would soon confront her again. she didnt immediately realize that she was about to have another unwanted visitor, the same man who had HELPED her years ago.]

no place for them to hide. they can't escape me!

[outside and around her brownstone, song birds chirped contently in the trees. Bishop was doing a good job of not earning their attention for anything they say, SHE would see. but Bishop may not know just how POWERFULL Sharon is in a close quater fight. they'll both find out how it can be.]
 
Illustra- 107th floor

<< Morgan looked at Delilah with curious glint in her eye.>>

well well, someone seems to be full of unusual surprises today. what is WITH her?


<< as they came to a conclusion and agreement, Morgan nodded with approval and stood up.>>

agreed. we have a plan laid , now let's set it in motion.

<< Morgan nodded solemnly as Haleigh asked her to deliver a personal message to sharon.>>

if she doesnt flay all the flesh off our bones with her spinning stars....

<< Morgan walked out of the War Room, with Alycia close behind. no doubt Nicolas would find her shortly.>>

<< in the hall.>>

Alycia, i think I have a spell in the Darkhold that could release Kyle from his "prison"...he would not survive, but he would be FREED. his last moments would allow him to see his mother...but he would still be the six year old little boy he once was. I'll need Alison to ignite it with me...to double the power but i think it will work perfectly it will be fast and humane.

<< Morgan indicates that she needs to go up to her apartment to retrieve the spell and check on her babies and invites Alycia to join her. they ride up the elevator and Morgan looks at her friend. >>

Nicolas said something about a change of costume...

<< she looks mildly irritated.>>

My costumes have never been about... "practicality"...they've always reflected my mood, my fashion flare. THIS... << gesturing at herself in the current costume she was wearing, given her by Hecate>> is the most TONED DOWN outfit i've worn since the six was formed!

Besides..my magick has always protected me from the techno organic virus...why should i worry?

<< she used this to distract from what was TRULY bothering her.>>

<< they arrive to the top floor and walk down the hall and enter Morgan's luxury penthouse.>>

Make yourself comfortable, Alycia. I'm just going to refresh, grab that spell so i can go over it with Alison later and check on my kitties.

<< and with that, Morgan disappears up a set of stairs and down the hall, leaving Alycia to quietly look around.>>
 
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