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Haleigh locked eyes with Blaze, and never wavered. Her pale blue irises had a harsh edge to them that remained for only a few seconds... and then softened... for Hales saw pain in Blazes eyes and almost felt as though she was being to tough on Blaze. Morgan and Blaze werent the only ones not being 'themselves'... but Haleigh was more determined to hide it. She felt jarred... as though there was a part of her that had separated from her normal mentality and taken on a more humane conscience... and that part seemed to keep colliding with her apathy. She seemed to be torn with ambivalence... like at the moment, she watched Blaze excuse herself and wanted almost immediately to go after her... but her stronger half held her in place and questioned her sudden fervor. she looked up, looking something near alarmed as Alexis spoke, suggesting they go back to the manor. Haleigh gathered herself quickly, that familiar reticence surfacing. She appeared to be just fine. She nodded as Erika asked her to scan, and she was going to begin when the crash sounded.

She followed right behind Erika, coming around the corner to take into view the dead animal and the writing on the wall. She stopped slowly, an impassiveness still on her face. She didnt seem moved by it at all. Inside, she clenched, and that little hint of humanity that had been fighting to the surface went still. She felt a chill run her spine... she wasnt nauseated like Erika was, for Hales had a strong stomach... but she knew that Kelly was growing restless and bloodthirsty... and that Cameron's future was getting dimmer, for his life was in Kelly's hands. Haleigh pivoted on her heel, putting herself in Alexis' path. She was surprised... Alexis put up quite a fight for someone her size... and though Haleigh could crack Alexis in half... somehow Alexis managed to get Hales off balance.

Haleigh watched Alexis closely, ready to catch her if she collapsed, but the woman seemed to be able to control her grief well... and so Hales just let her go. Alexis screamed and Blaze held her hand over her mouth perhaps to stifle a gasp... Erika performed a spell... but Haleigh just fell silent. No tears, no gasps... she just watched. She wasnt as disturbed by this as the others... but that was simply because shed seen much, MUCH worse in the past. haleigh stared up at the wall. Kelly King sure knew how to get their attention... slaughtering the animal hadn't been necessary... but it had served a very grim purpose... and it had shown that Kelly was as far beyond any sense of decency..... and on to pure sociopathy. She disappeared with the others and reappeared in the attic. She'd already become accustomed to Erika's method of travel... and she completely disregarded Spelbinder and Alison's presence altogether. She assumed Morgan wanted the attention... it could be seen in the outfit [or lack thereof] she was wearing... and Alison only ever managed to aggravate the worlds worst migraine... so she was better unacknowledged. haleigh looked at Erika, as impatience seemed to settle on her like goosedown covers in the summer.

"Well, are you going to dole it all out or shoot for the hip?"
 
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< Erika nodded to the ladies as they entered the room and there was some subtle and less than amusing banter between them. She waited for them to stop before she continued on with her plan. >

"I am happy to see us all in the same room together first of all. Secondly, I know how we can end this all. Each of you will play a different role and each will be important. We are going to use what so many in this room have abused before. Their Power. It is the one thing that we all rely on, myself included and without it, not many of us would survive a battle. The thing about the King Bloodline is that there is potential for magick in each of us. However, that potential has only been able to be unlocked by the women in the family. This explains my mother's deep seeded hatred for Cameron. He couldn't be who she wanted him to be. But what if he could?"

< She walked over to her own Book of Shadows as she placed her hands on the pages, each one of them represented a lesson or path that Erika had chosen to take. Some she was less proud than others but all in all her Book represented the journey of a witch who was knowledgeable, powerful and good. Erika was proud of herself and her accomplishments. She continued on. >

"I have had This Book of Shadows since I was about 18 years old. I transcribed every spell and journal entry I had ever written. When I was a little girl, I used to dream of Alison, My Mother and Myself being three powerful witches that would abolish demons and forces of darkness. My dream was crushed at an early age and after the birth of Cameron when I knew that he would not be a witch. I wanted him to be connected to us so badly, thinking that maybe the two of us could face the world together. It was a spell to Invoke one's powers. I was not nearly experienced enough to pull this off and nor did I have the knowledge I do now to... If Cameron was able to express magick within him then the King Family would be CONNECTED in their powers by a bond and as I am sure all of you know.. bonds can be broken..."

< Turning her head, she went into the major part of the plan. >

"So, this is what I have in mind. I am going to need Morgan to Teleport me back in time to perform a ceremony with Cameron. A blood sharing ceremony. My blood with his. If I am right, this blood after coursing through his body should allow him in the future to embrace his lineage of magick. We will go back to the future and when we face Kelly at the Lighthouse. Cameron will invoke the spell and our magick will be connected. Alison can warp the time fields around Kelly so that we can make physical contact in order to make the spell work. After that, the battle will continued normally.. only this time.. when we use our powers against each other.. We will lose them.."

< She paused for any dramatic gasps or interruptions before going on once more. >

"From there, the only way to TRULY destroy Kelly will be by one of those of whom she has broken the bond with. The only member of the King Family at that point will be Cameron since he is a mutant. From there I was thinking that Cameron could incapacitate her and use... the Siege Perilous to destroy her once and for all as I am sure she has built up enough bad Karma to NEVER be Re-Born.. And that is the plan. But that is NOT all. Our first priority will be to rescue Cameron. I know that Kelly will not be alone. She has resources from MYSTECH. The place will be crawling with demons and probably machines. This is where Blaze and Alexis will come in. I want you to be the first wave of our defense. You will go and fight these demons, keep them distracted. Haleigh you will come with me. I want it to appear as if you are the one who is trying to rescue Cameron.. I want you to keep Kelly distracted while I free Cameron from his trap. Now Alison and Morgan will come in. Once Cameron is free I will give the signal and Morgan I will need you to teleport everyone to the top of the lighthouse. That is when we cast the spell to Invoke Cameron's powers..."

< Taking a breath for a second. This was a rather long movie-esque battle monologue. She felt much like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. >

"At that time, I need Alexis, Blaze and Haleigh to Find Kelly's book and figure out a way to destroy it. It may be protected magickally but once our magick is connected we should be able to find a way to tap into and lower the defenses. You three combined should have enough fire power to get rid of that thing.. but be careful.. I know from experience that THAT book can bite back... From there we continue with the main part of the Plan and Kelly should be wiped from the existence of the universe... So.. whaddya think?"
 
<<Morgan guffawed with amusement>>

you want me to be your time and space taxi? not withstanding the fact that your insane mother probably has already taken provisions to ensure your plan is fraught with stumbling blocks, youll need someone to protect you while you try to pull off this mad act

personally, i'd pass on the job , but if gives me a chance to break your mother in half, then ill go for it

<<winking at her sister with a sinister glint in her eyes>>

besides....once this is over, i'll have a couple of punching bags to break in when we get back to NYC

<<it was obvious who the targets were. as a lengthening shadow cast over haleigh, allowing a cold breeze to flow agressively around her body>>

well, if pollyana[erika] and the heehaw squad are ready, then lets get going

<<she raises her hands..her cape spreads and flows upward manifesting "wings" like shape and spreading darkness around the room as winds howl and whip and thunder cracks...a slightly angled horizontal stepping disc opens and encompasses the group, and in the twinkling of the sorceress' eye, the group is teleported to their destinations and specific positions within those spaces>>
 
:: Looking over Erika, god this woman talked alot. Lord...either she enjoyed the sound of her voice or she didn't realize HOW much she actually spoke. Allowing her eyes to shift around the room as Erika continued her long ass monologue, this only further showed how bored Alexis was of Erika and her plan. She just wanted to kill Kelly already and get this horrid night over with. Finally, Erika had finished!! The meta human knew what she haded to do, and was ready to do it... ::

"Let's get this over with."

:: The moment she stopped speaking, Morgan's stepping disc took over and sucked everyone in the attic out of Erika's estate and to their destinations. ::
 
< As Morgan teleported the group through Time and Space. Erika thought of the moment in which she would need to go to in order to keep everything on track with what had been going on. She decided to go back to the day after she had given Cameron to the Orphanage. This way she would not run into any of her counterparts and things would run par for the course or at least from what she could expect. It was night in the Orphanage as many of the younger children had all fallen asleep. Barely a toddler, Cameron lay standing up in his bed as the group teleported in. Erika looked around for a few fleeting moments until her eyes locked with Cameron. She went over to him and knelt down on his level. She wiped his face as she smiled and began to talk to him, knowing that he would understand the basics of what she was saying. >

"Hi sweetie! Do you know who I am? It's me Weeka! I know I look so old like Mommy, but I need your help.. do you want you to help your sissie?"

< Cameron nodded. It was if he knew what was going on without Erika having to say much at all. Erika continued on as she grabbed his hand. >

"I am from the future Cammy.. and right now I need your help to save your two sissies.. You see her over there! Yep, that is Ali! I know.. she's old huh..." <Laughs> "You know how sissy and mommy used to do magick? Well that is what we are going to do right now! You always wanted to be like Big Sis and here is your chance.. come on.. sit down on the floor.."

< As both Erika and Cameron sat down on the floor as a powerful circle of energy surrounded them. Erika told Cameron to put his hand up as both of their hands met in the middle of the circle, touching and connected. >

"Now buddy.. you know I would never hurt you right? This might hurt just a little but trust me.. Big Sis will take care of everything..."

< Pulling out an Athame to a scared Cameron she took his hand as she cut a straight line down the middle and did the same thing with her hand. She knew he would be scared so she began to channel good thoughts and magick into his heart so that he would be less afraid and more focused. With an eery sound a rope was bound around their hands and Erika began to chant a spell. >

"Blood of my Blood, Kin to my heart.. I am you and your are me, til death do we part. Hear me Goddess, course my blood in his veins, make us all one in the same. So mote it be!"

< With a blast of a beam of light spotlighting their hands the veins on their arms began to raise as the blood sharing ceremony began. Erika reached out to caress Cameron with her other hand as slowly the pain faded, the rope dissappeared as did the circle. Erika immediately put her hand over Cameron's healing it effectively. She picked Cameron up, him hugging her side as she smiled placing him back into bed. >

"Now you won't remember this when you wake up.. part of the ceremony, but just know that Erika and Alison love you very much and we hope this will save us all.. You did good my little boy.. now get some rest.. and remember... this is a secret! Goodnight Angel...

< Kissing his forehead as Cameron almost immediately drifted off into sleep, she turned back to the group. >

"We should get out of here.. messing with the future could have reprehensible consequences as it is... Let's not further change anything..."
 
<<spellbinder stood in the center of the group...exhaling with impatience as erika did what she set out to do. morgan had been hoping for something...anything in the way of an ambush so she could lay waste to the scene around them. as morgan glared across the room at the tiny cameron...a glint of pure depraved wickedness sparkled in her eye as she smiled slighty to reveal a fanged gleam....she had just thought of the perfect catalyst with which to bring haleigh to her knees...and humble erika as well>>

<< she sneered at erika as the woman returned to the group...wanting to knock her head off rather than teleport her. she kept her eyes on the prize though and in the twinkling of her eye, the group was teleported to their next destination>>
 
::Guardian's mind wandered...she thought of shopping, dancing, traveling the darkest caverns and studying with Dormammu....ANYTHING but the task at hand. she despised Cameron...and now her pitifully naive sister was allowing him to share in the magick that was rightfully DENIED him at birth. she was disgusted to the point of apathy. she stood side ways...posed on her heels with her arms folded. she watched Morgan, she knew JUST WHAT Morgan had instored.....this wasnt merely a sweeping "disaster" that she saw for the group and NYC....Morgan would bridge the path between earth and limbo with the blood of an "innocent". and she had just found her exacat target..::

::the revelation caused Guardian to shudder....::


::thinking:: in the name of hecate! morgan has lost all humanity! how is she standing her among us now!? i didnt realize...........i may have to FIGHT her this time.....and for....


::she shut her eyes tightly and shook her head as the shadows and winds swept and the stepping disc once again wisked them off to their destination::
 
**After hearing Erika's detailed plan, Blaze nodded to acknowledge that she understood. To Blaze it seemed like a pretty solid base to it. Her eyes moved onto Morgan, whose comments were quickly humoring her, especially the taxi comment. She couldn't help but chuckle under her breath. As morbid and sadistic as Spellbinder was, she was still witty even when she was being catty. Catching her sister's wink, she knew what Morgan was discussing but she didn't speak of it, she kept quiet. In the twinkling of an eye, they were all teleported back in time. **

** Blinking her eyes, Blaze could see a small, innocent little boy who resembled Cameron. Blaze's eyes looked around the place, it must have been awful to live here with complete strangers. She quietly stood watching Erika invoke her magick spell with her baby brother. Another chill sliced into Blaze, who studied Morgan's gleaming demonic smile. Blaze's eyes went wide realizing exactly who the target was but before she could speak with Guardian, they were teleported out of the past and into the future once more! **
 
:: Cameron was waivering in and out of consciousness as he tried to fight the magickal chains that he had been placed in. One would think that after so long the magick would at least become weaker but it was still so strong. Tried as he might, there was no way that he was getting out of those chains without some help. He wasn't strong enough to do so. His thoughts drifted to Erika and the Six. He was so lonely that even seeing the demonic face of Morgan would have calmed him down to some extent though he had no idea what was in store for him in the future if things didn't calm down with her, but at this point he didn't really care. It was like he said before. He was done with the Six. They weren't a unified group. They weren't the Six.They were Six Separate and Controlling Individuals. They would never be able to get past their own egos to do any good for this world. He was now really relying on his friendships with Alexis and Haleigh and his own Sister Erika to help him through. As much as he wanted to trust Blaze, she was the blood of Morgan and Spellbinder would always have some kind of sway over her. It sickened him to think about it. He looked out at the night sky which was now becoming day. He had been there for awhile and Prophet was getting restless. He wanted to be rescued. ::

"Come on guys.. Where are you??"

:: Suddenly Prophet's body began pulsating with energy of some kind. It was as if he was being energized when in fact it was the changing of his blood by the ceremony Erika had performed with his toddler past self. It was magick that was coursing through his veins though he was unaware of what was going on and would be unable to tap into that magick without the aid of Erika's Spell. He sat back and did the only thing he could. Which was wait. He hated this more than anything. Cameron was waiting on the help of OTHERS. But he was especially annoyed about having Alison and Morgan have ANYTHING to do with his rescue. They would hold it over his head forever. Cameron would never be able to live that down and he despised that they would have something one up on him. It was a good thing he was leaving after this mission. He couldn't stand trying to play second fiddle to those two any longer. ::
 
< Erika had noticed the smile as they teleported back to the Esate in Newport but she decided not to comment on it as it would only infuriate and detour the work that needed to be done now. They needed to plan things. As they reached the attic she went in for the next plan of action. >

"Ok guys. Now it is time to work on Kelly. Her Lighthouse will be fortified and protected with all kinds of dark incantations and the like. I know she will have Shadow Demons as they are her favorite to work with. She sent some after me after she returned from her Hell Dimension. So this is the Plan for Tonight. Haleigh I want you to run through some battle simulations with Blaze and Alexis. Your technological capabilities should allow you to run those using Holographic Projections. We need both Blaze and Alexis on the top of their game, ready for the demons and machines they will fight. You should draw on some of the designs that you faced in the Citadle as par for example..."

< Turning to Alison and Morgan she began to think of something for them to do that wouldn't make them feel inferior or set them off which was going to be hard as both were very stubborn and arrogant. She sighed. >

"Alison, Morgan.. you two can do as you wish. I know you are more than prepared to face Kelly but I will let you know that we ARE doing this together. I don't want any late night rendezvous to go and eviserate her yourselves.. This is as much the REST of our battles as is it yours...."
 
<< Spellbinder dismisses Erika with a wave of her hand>>

aw blow it out your ass Pollyanna. I am as beyond you as the human is beyond the amoeba.

<<without warning, and as fast as the wind, sppining around to face Erika....with a predatory glare in her face and a horrible sound in the air, Morgan forcibly shoves Erika across the room into the wall>>

you dont run this show sweetie, and if you want to survive you better worry about yourself and your worthless whelp of a brother...and SAVE your orders for the people on this team who are foolish enough to think you have the power to save them.


<< Morgan strutted out of the room, laughing softly to herself as winds howled..and a chime played faintly in the air. her scarey cape flowed and encompassed all in its path with the cold dark shadows...as she disappeared down the stairs>>
 
::Guardian had her arms folded....with a look of stone on her face as Spellbinder lashed out at Erika::

you love to hear yourself talk dont you, erika? do you not understand that this here is merely the PRELIM for what is about to come? you dont have the power to withstand what SHE has planned for us. :: pointing at the departing spellbinder:: and she is no longer herself. She'll kill YOU or anyone else in here just as easily as you would crush a piece of paper. She's a danger to everyone in this room..and in the blink of an eye...she could make this "mission" here MEANINGLESS if she sends us all to Limbo!

WHY she hasnt killed THEM :: pointing at Haleigh and Alexis:: already i dont know, I'm guessing she wants to savor it when we get back to NYC, but your so naive, and so confident that you can control the situation.....let me clue you in on something...YOU CANT!

:: Alison's voice was just a bit shaken...she knew something now that even bothered HER...but she wasnt about to do them the favor of warning them since they didnt believe her::

Even if you save your brother.....NONE of us may live to tell about it!

::Alison grab's Blaze's wrist..NOT hard, but firmly::

A word with you please..

::BLINK::

::the two women leave the attic and are now outside of othe house...near the plateau over looking the ocean::
 
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** Blaze's eyes turned towards Haleigh once Erika explained that herself and Alexis would need Black Widow. This would definitely cause fusion between them. Was Erika trying to make Blaze even more miserable? The inferno was having a difficult time even looking at the both of them and now she would have to work with them. Biting down on her bottom lip, Fox was silent throughout the discussion. She didn't have any questions, she knew what needed to be done. However, once Morgan shoved Erika across the room, her green eyes went wide. Normally, Blaze would try to restrain her sister but getting through to Spellbinder was hopeless, the woman was on her own side. Her eyes followed Morgan's departure from the attic, shuddering at the icy laugh she had projected. **

"Oh hell..."

** She mumbled under her breath, Morgan was quickly becoming her dark alter ego. Suddenly, she could hear Guardian scold the group once more for what the Seer already saw. Blaze always listened to Alison's words, the woman saw the future, she knew what was going to happen. When Alison stared at Blaze, she felt and saw a look of dread and somewhat freight on Alison's face. So, when she reached out to take firm hold on Blaze's wrist, she nodded. **

"Yes, ma'..."

** Foxfire couldn't even finish her sentence as Guardian blinked them outside by the sea. Sitting down on the plateau while the winds blew the ocean waves to and fro. Peering up at Alison, Blaze was ready to listen. **

"I think the reason Morgan has not lashed out at Haleigh or Alexis is....because she has bigger plans....her words back at the orphanage meant chaos and blood shed. More disturbing, is if I'm right...Morgan might kill the past Cameron so he never exists in this world....I could be wrong. But either way, what you've warned the group is unfolding before our very eyes....I don't know what to do Alison. I'm regarding my sister, the city is in grave danger. In your foresight, did you see Morgan killing myself and you?"

** Blaze had to know, and she knew Guardian wouldn't candy - coat the issue or what she saw. If anything Alison would be upfront and honest, something she needed right now. **
 
see for yourself

::Alison looked down at the young mutant...her face betrayed a sense of hopelessness::

Blaze, very little frightens me in this world. I care for very few people. But you're sister....she's one of those precious few and so are you. Though i hadn't met you, i knew that you were a big part of Morgan's life and so, I look at you both as my sisters. You're more the family that i wish i had, instead of the one i am cursed with now.

:: she closed her eyes tightly..shaking her head for a moment as the rushing waves smashed against the jagged rocks below::

We will make it through this caper, that much is clear to me. It will not go the way i want it to, but the bottom line is that Kelly will be eliminated. Try as he may to act like he wants to, Cameron will not leave the Six.

I want you to see for yourself, what we can expect.....what Morgan is going to do. They don't realize what they have done....those people upstairs...THEY are the cause of this, the ungreatfullness, the constant provocation...the self rightous hypocrasy...

::Guardian takes Blazes's hand and with her other hand, she points out over the see....a sparkling, shimmering vertical oriented scrying pool appears...as images fade into view within the pool::

::images of: Spellbinder BLASTING a hole through Haleigh's chest that erodes from the inside out...before vaporizing her....THEN , NYC enchanted by Limbo's dark magick. Inanimate objects, buildings, even the side walk coming to demonic life and attacking the citizens. Screams, chaos and despair, blood shed. Techno organic demons reigning down from the sky....black lightning bolts crashing through the air. and high above.....on the summit of Illustra, the building has now become a structre of stone, with demonic relief etched and sculpted into the the very design of the building....it is now taller than ANY OTHER building in the continental united states....with violet clouds billowing and swirling around it in circles.....and on the demonic summit...standing on the platform which is carved out like a 5 pointed star, is Spellbinder..in her now unholy, yet erotic costume...standing beside her is Black. On the evil alter, lies a young boy...bound by mystic chains...suddenly Morgan snatches him off the alter and tosses him into the air as if he were nothing....she takes aim..and FIRES upon the child with an eldritch bolt...obliterating him as his screams fill the air...and with her destroying him...his blood bridges a permanent pathway between earth and limbo. The vision fades to black..and the poor shimmers out of site::


....even IF it is Cameron...its still a child. The innocent's blood will bridge the path between earth and limbo...allowing her to transform NYC and ADD it to Limbo's expanse. She will spread her dark, eldritch dimention further and further...until it encompasses ALL in its path.

Erika will not be able to stand against Morgan....Morgan would EAT her magicks for a snack. Haleigh is already doomed, and so is present day Cameron...but if we DON'T get some help for this, NONE of us will survive her dark and all encompassing Inferno.
 
:: Watching as Spellbinder tossed Erika into the wall and speak to her like she was a child, her words were true. Erika didn't run this damn show, and she didn't run Alexis. Her blue orbs followed Spellbinder across the room until she finally disappeared. But soon, Alison put her two sense in. Listening to the woman speak, as she pointed toward both herself and Haleigh at the mention of Spellbinder killing them, Alexis rolled her eyes and lifted her hand into the air in a very "Jesus Christ...well of course she wants to kill me again" pose. Allowing a heavy sigh to be heard by the group, her hand dropped down to her side, smacking her thigh gently. This is ridiculous. She leaves The Six...and she's demon food for Kelly's minions in the Hell Dimension. She stays with The Six, and she's nothing more then ash at the end of Morgan's eldritch bolt when this entire caper is over with. Can anyone say...."Lose lose situation"? ::

"This is unbelievable."

:: Before Erika could say word, much less allow a peep to escape her lips, Alexis pointed her finger up at the woman, halting her. ::

"I don't need practice or holograms to kill these demons. So to save time, let's just leave already, Erika. If you haven't noticed, this team is already fraying at the seams...we can't afford to waste another moment. Haleigh is fully capable of taking on these demons. I'm fully capable of taking on these demons. And Blaze is fully capable of taking on these demons."

:: Maneuvering her outright hand to her chest, where she now has her arms crossed, Alexis paused for a moment before continuing. ::

"So for our sake and yours. Let's get this over with."
 
Haleigh nodded at the plan... pretend like she was the only one trying to save cameron? oh, that would sure be a stretch.... she felt like she practically WAS the only one.... as Blaze switched sides faster than a tennis ball and Alexis seemed to only be with the group again because alone she was a sitting duck... Erika might be trying to save Cameron but for all her power, didnt seem to want to HURT anything... which made Haleigh wonder if anyone really had her back... she doubted it... and it didnt surprise her. Six years ago it might have... but the way she'd been making friends[read: enemies] LATELY... She was transported along with the crew to the past... and she cased the orphanage sleeping room out of habit before looking at the young Cameron... he was at such a cute age... she couldnt help but smile. The smile faded instantly though, as Hales caught sight of the smile on MORGANS face. She recognized the type of smile... for it was one she'd given many a time... to many an unlucky victim. She realized right then that her and Morgan would have it out.... and not just a verbal spar like usual... this would be an all out brawl.

They went back the Newport and Haleigh kept silent... she could think of several things to say... but none that would HELP the situation.... so instead she was as plastic as possible, nodding and replying "Okay." When Erika asked her to help Blaze and Alexis out... not like they needed it... but you could never be TOO prepared... she'd learned that a long time ago. Of course... it wouldn't work out so nicely... as Morgan couldn't take direction if her LIFE depended on it... and Alison could never HELP but attack her sister's attempts to pull this team TOGETHER for a few seconds. Haleigh glared at Morgan as she spouted off... ever so tempted to CREMATE the woman alive... and then Alison took her turn berating Erika, prompting Haleigh's desire to gather all the metal in the room to create a PILEDRIVER to bring down on the ungrateful bitch. She was going to jerk Alison aside and tell her just how much she WASNT helping things when Alison took Blaze somewhere else to talk again... and so once more, Erika, Alexis, and Haleigh were left standing around staring at each other thinking 'what the hell just HAPPENED??'. Haleigh was less than pleased... and then Alexis spoke up. Haleigh wanted to grab each of them by the shoulders and just shake them until they went unconscious. Anger laced her tone of voice and her hands moved to animate her speech.... a telltale sign that she was worked up.

"I'LL tell you what this is. This is RIDICULOUS. Cameron is DYING out there and everyone is too busy showing Erika just how Almightly they are to suck it up and WORK TOGETHER... WE NEED EACH OTHER... and the sooner we all realize that the more likely we are to survive... but of course... with Morgan running off every five seconds to prove how much she DOESNT need us and with Alison and Blaze constantly sneaking off to the Alexis, Cameron and Haleigh Hate Club to conspire, I dont know if we've really even a chance... but HELL... at least well all go out with a bang, because I'd just love my cause of death to be a knife in the ba--"

Haleigh stopped quite suddenly, her face twisting with pain and one hand going to her chest as another reached out and grabbed a shelf on the wall to steady herself... she grabbed the shelf so abruptly and strongly that everything on the shelf rattled and fell on its side, causing things to roll off and shatter... Hales swallowed, trying to get over the after effect of the sudden pang of intense pain she'd just experienced... it was like some kind of blunt blow to her sternum... and it left an impression she wouldnt soon forget. Something was terribly wrong... something other than this mission... she wanted to leave and find out... but she knew she was probably Cameron's only hope... so instead she tried to push it to the back of her mind and focus on the task on hand, waiting for the others to return.
 
< Erika brushed herself off as she stood up and took the verbal assault from her sister. She looked her dead in the eyes. This was a different side to Erika that not many had seen. Though Erika was an extremely cool headed woman and tried her best in any situation to be the protector, her patience was waring thin. She had been doing all the work and here were these people being so ungrateful each one thinking that they had the best idea to get rid of Kelly. Erika was reaching her breaking point and she was not about to take this kind of treatment in her own home which she had opened to each and every one of them. >

"That is IT Alison! When are you going to realize that this is NOT about Morgan for once in her life! You standing at her heels only deepens the self serving attitude and personality she has. It is ONE thing to care for someone but you are an ENABLER! You do nothing to reprimand her to let her know when she has crossed the line! I have been completely civil and kind to EACH one of you in this house and TIME and TIME again you have thrown that in my face, each believing that you know the best way to Kill Kelly. To be the Hero! The only person who actually realizes that this is about another person, about my FAMILY is Haleigh which is really sad Alison considering that you, no matter how much you hate it are a PART of this family. I am going to save CAMERON as has been my intention all ALONG to protect my brother and sister as I have been trying to do ever since I cast that spell. You have a cold heart Alison but I didn't know you had gone down such a path of arrogance and negativity. Everything I have done in my life has been in order to make sure that nobody knew where any of you were. To make sure nobody went after you. Until you were constituted as the Six I made sure that happened and now you sit here and discredit me in my own household! Go Alison! Go and take care of someone who if they lost control would kill YOU just as easily as CAMERON or HALEIGH and leave yet again the only person who has ever gave a damn about you in this world!"

< She may have been yelling but for some reason it didn't seem like she had lost control. It was more of an emotional outburst. It was calm but firm and telling. Erika was not standing down but she was doing it in a way that showed her concern for the situation and the manipulation that everyone had taken part of. Erika looked to Alexis as Alison dissappeared. >

"Perhaps you are right, Alexis.. I need my brother by my side if Alison and Morgan plan on saving Morgan rather then Alison's own blood... We will suit up and pack up and head out in about two hours. Anyone who plans on coming can come. I can perform the spell with only Cameron and my mother present. It should have the same effect. We will just go about it differently. Play it by ear when we get there. Maybe I have planned it out too much.. I just want to save my brother.. after that.. Kelly is fair game...."
 
:: Haleigh's outburst caught Alexis off guard...the redhead was outraged about the entire ordeal, and Alexis couldn't blame her. But there was something deeper...something there that the others had most likely not picked up on. Alexis' blue eyes studied the woman carefully as she continued to rant about the entire situation and about Cameron. The entire scenario was oh too familiar to the meta human...she was once in Haleigh's position....For a moment, Alexis sympathized with her...::

"You really do love Cameron...don't you.."

:: Her voice was soft and sincere. But of course, she wasn't speaking about brotherly love...or team love for that matter. But true, dire, heart-skipping, breath-taking, love. For some reason or another, it hurt Alexis that Haleigh and Cameron had grown so close when she was gone...their closeness could of been her and Cameron. But then again, Alexis had given up on all mankind...emphasis on "man". She had married 5 times...had more then a handful of suiters in her day. She wasn't too quick to fall in love anymore. As Alexis' mind processed her thoughts of Haleigh and Cameron, it all came to a screeching halt once Haleigh grabbed her chest in pain. Alexis' eyes widened with concern, seeing Red grab the shelving unit for support. Quickly rushing to her, the blonde placed her hand gently on Haleigh's shoulder, hunching over slightly to see the woman's face more clearly. ::

"Haleigh?! Are you okay?"
 
a different course

:: Guardian looked at Blaze once more. ::

you see now, what i have been trying to tell them? NOW you know what is coming.

::thunder cracked in the sky...and with them out in the open air, it actually shook the ground they stood on::

I am not risking my life for a man who would sooner see me dead. If i wanted to face Kelly, i would do it on my terms. I've fought her before, ALONE and held my ground. I dont expect the others to understand, but I just want you to know, that I'm leaving. Im returning to Illustra. I HAVE to reach Ororo and Karen.....before its too late.

Their wisdom, and power will be what we need to help US when Morgan opens the gets of HELL upon NYC. Haleigh is doomed, neither you nor anyone else can save her, and for the sake of YOUR LIFE Blaze...do NOT try to stop your sister. Let myself, Ororo or Karen protect you from her.

There is still time.. there are things that HAVE to happen before we get to that point, and one of them is those idiots up in Erika's house saving that putrid postule, Cameron. You have to go with them. Your fire power will be needed, but PLEASE, do not let them cloud your judgement, for when the hour is darkest, your bond with your sister will be one of the ONLY rays of light we have.

::Guardian's colbalt blue eyes seemed to shimmer...almost as though she were becoming misty eyed. a truly RARE sight indeed::

I..i dont care what happens to Cameron...and i wish I had NOT come across Erika. She reminds me of a time in my life i've worked HARD to put behind me. There can be nothing gained from reuniting with those two. Morgan is the only family i have, and I will do anything to save her ...but at the same time, i MUST not let NYC fall into her hands either. I can't do this alone, and so, i must use the Darkhold to find a way to Limbo to reach Ororo.

::Guardian was genunine. her concern and fear of the future that lay ahead was evident. Blaze could see that as much as she continued to harden her heart towards her biological family, she put just as much effort into making sure that Morgan and Blaze were looked after. She really was the sister that rounded out this "charmed" trio.::

::Guardian stepped away from Blaze...preparing to leave...unless Blaze responded quickly::
 
** Blaze was astonished at what Guardian showed the young mutant. This was much worse then what she had predicted. A fear of panic crawled into her soul as she watched more of the images across the seas. Blaze's number one concern was Morgan! Everyone knew blood was much more thicker than water and for this firestarter, this would be a trying battle for her. She completely understood what Guardian had to do, her mission first hand. Deep down Foxfire wanted to accompany her mentor but she knew Alison wanted her with the others. **

"This is all a shock to me...but you have my word Alison, I will stay and fight with the others while you are away..."

** Seeing Alison's "marble" heart turn into a solid emotion, Blaze gently smiled over at the bewitching beauty. This was of course a rare occasion for the Seer but this special memory, Blaze would treasure. This was a moment that the others hadn't bothered to see, something Guardian tried her best to cover up. But as Guardian turned to leave, Blaze called out her name quickly. **

"Alison!!"

** Running up to the powerful, elegant beauty, Blaze wrapped her arms around her tightly. Embracing Guardian in a sisterly hug, one that she usually would give Morgan. Shutting her eyes, Blaze prayed silently, cherishing this memory. Pulling away, Blaze half smiled. **

"You're like the second sister I never had....I want you to know Alison that I've always been grateful for your words of wisdom and your guidance....even if I didn't always agree with you. It does mean the world to me that you look out for me. But please...do me one favor before you go....be safe."

** Blaze's words were slightly shaky, the passionate emotions within her running high. And she saw the events which were to come, which did scare her. And unlike the others, Blaze adored Alison, she knew who the real woman was and what her heart really was. Turning to look back at Erika's house. Glancing over to the Seer, Blaze watched her go. **

"Good - bye Alison, I will see you soon."

** Once Alison left, Blaze turned to return to Erika's attic. With a wave of her arm, she easily flamed back inside the attic. A quick and fiery circle caught fire on the hard wood floor, until Blaze's particles swirled together, forming into one body. Little by little, she became a solid shape. Glowing yellow eyes pierced through the flames until they too disappeared. Once all the smoke cleared was revealed Blaze. Wiping away at her eyes, she cleared her throat. **

"We go without Alison, she has a mission to take care of regarding my sister. NOW, Erika this is your show and I'm still all yours with these ladies. So please, lead the show on the road."

** Her statement was direct and to the point. She didn't bother to explain why Guardian really left or why. She knew the others were to bad mouth her and Blaze really didn't wanna hear it, because it would utterly provoke her inferno. **

"And one more thing....we end the discussion of my sister and Alison. The topic at hand is Cameron, not them. I would appreciate it if you all dropped it and I will do the same. Lastly, Erika, I wanted to thank you for the hospitality, I know myself and the others haven't been on the best behavior but I want YOU to know that I do respect it."

** Moving her eyes onto Haleigh, Blaze's eyes morphing into a high intensity of green. She seemed to be looking right into her soul, a quality Blaze usually did but this stare was so much more intense and even Haleigh could feel it. It wasn't an angry stare at all. Looking away, Blaze became quiet again. **

"We must hurry before its too late."

** Her statement was both cryptic yet shaken. Usually Blaze's voice was cool and confident but not tonight. Guardian's words echoed in her mind, "Haleigh is doomed, neither you nor anyone else can save her, and for the sake of YOUR LIFE Blaze...do NOT try to stop your sister."

** Blaze's eyes once more circled onto Haleigh and deep down they oozed regret. Opening her mouth to speak, Blaze slowly closed them. Clenching her jaw, she looked down at the hardwood floors with a look of annoyance. Suddenly Blaze flamed next to Haleigh, standing next to Alexis. Pulling her gently towards her, Blaze's eyes grew heavy with tears but she shook her head with a laugh. Moving to Haleigh's ear, she whispered into it. **

"I know what I said burned....I was only angry and I'm sorry....I took it out on you....you've been the best partner I ever teamed with....you MUST be careful....I wish I could help you..."

** Pulling away, Blaze backed away to look at Alexis. Speaking to her normally once more. "Alexis....I too said some vicious things and I can't take away the pain but I do offer my apologies....I'm sorry. I don't expect you to forgive me or to even accept this apology. But before we go out in a blaze of glory, there's just one thing I NEED to do before we leave....feel free to slap me afterwards..."

** Looking down at Alexis, Blaze's fingertips quickly wrapped around the Meta Human's shirt. And with one quick and rough tug, Blaze pulled her in closely. And as she pulled her in, Blaze captured her lips passionately. Her body and Alexis' instantly became heated from the heat and electrical outlets within the air. The kiss was sensual to say the least. Running her hands up to cup Alexis' chin, Blaze pulled away just as quickly. And with that stunning and shocking moment, Blaze walked away without saying anything. Leaving Erika, Haleigh, and especially Alexis speechless! **
 
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