The Marauders: Battle for Power

[Recall]

Catacombs - The Hawthorne Hotel

- Vivica listened as Brenthon spoke. The mysterious gypsy was identified by Rebecca as "The Protector of The Path". In her research, she had remembered reading something called "The Shadowed Path", which was said to have been a veil between the human world and the gypsy world. All gypsies were tied to it and it was supposedly the SOURCE for much of the world's gypsy magick. To see it's keeper in alive in the flesh and in front of her was a little incredible. -

Brenthon: Well...don't mistake my appearance as some sort of triumphant return. I originally came here to collect the items that were STOLEN from my mentor's grave and return them...but now it appears that I must kill a witch as well...

- The mutant's eyes widened for a moment. -

"Wait a minute..Are you saying that the woman who's CURSE is threatening to kill MILLIONS of people.. is your MENTOR?"

- Brenthon moved closer to her as he spoke. -

Brenthon: I am not familiar with this..."area". And while I am capable of tracking her items just as I did with the athame..I'm afraid I don't have the time for that.. the few moments I spent in your brain showed me that YOU.. <<pointing to the mutant >> Do... Let's do this the easy way...give me the items...THEN...I will find the witch and kill her...

- Vivica thought for a moment -

"The items are at the Auction House that I work at...it's in the Mission District. If this witch knew I had the athame, she probably knows where the other items are. This means that The Hawthorne Hotel was most likely a distraction...If she hasn't ALREADY gone there and taken the rest of the items.. That is definitely her next stop..."

- Pausing for a moment. -

"I've made contact with a friend of mine in the city who specializes in protecting items like this. She's also pretty considerably powerful...and I think she might know where our witch friend is. Forgive me for being frank, but unless I see those items either destroyed or returned myself...I don't trust anybody...I'll take you to Buckley's...but I'm not leaving your side until I know everything is in it's place and set right..."

 

[Ruby]

Catacombs - Hawthorne Hotel

:: Huh. He didn't even blink an eye when she spoke that Hungarian phrase. Interesting. Either he didn't really care who she was or he was so focused on his mentor's tools he didn't notice. SIMON did though. ::

"I'm assuming that means "Thank You".. that being the case, I fully echo that sentiment..."

:: Cass grinned at him and nodded the affirmative. She took another drink of her water and watched the exchange between Vivica and the mysterious man. When they were finished talking about the auction house, Cass stepped in. ::

"Is there anything WE...."

:: She gestured to her and Simon. ::

"...could do to help in any way?"

 

[Brenthon]

Catacombs - The Hawthorne Hotel

<< The gypsy eyed Vivica up and down as she spoke, cocking his head to the side for a moment. Much like a lion might look at something..trying to determine whether or not to play with it..or EAT it. >>

"What is it with mortals in this realm constantly trying to tempt fate?"

<< He walked over dangerously close to Vivica, leaning in as he spoke to her, his eyes seeming to look into her soul. If anything could be said about Brenthon, it was that he was a very intense man. >>

"If you hadn't noticed...without the timely assist I just gave you and your friends here..you'd all be demon meat by now. What in the name of God makes you think you won't meet the same fate if you were to come with me?"

<< Holding his gaze on Vivica, he heard Cassandra >>

Cassandra: Is there anything WE could do to help in any way?

<< A smiled curled up in his mouth as he walked over to the brunette beauty, surveying her in the same way that he had Vivica just a moment before. >>

"Szia...kicsi. It is not often I come across somebody who speaks the language of my people..."

<< Their eyes met and his gaze peered deep inside of her and for a moment she felt as if she could never turn away. His deep black pupils dilated as Cassandra began to feel goosebumps up and down her arms. As soon as it had began, it was over. >>

"My deepest condolescences to you and your family...The depravity of man and his desire power is often the greatest weapon the World faces.."

<< Brenthon had read Cassandra's mind without her even NOTICING, a RARE feat for MOST telepaths she encountered, considering her ability to somewhat "shadow" her thoughts in the background. >>

"However... right now we must face a witch that is out of her league and a curse that is DEADLY..."

<< Waving his hands in the air >>

"Perhaps it's the adrenaline coursing through my veins from dispatching hundreds of Hellions...but i'm feeling... generous. Whoever wishes to come, can...However, I don't care enough about any of you to protect you...."

<< Brenthon began to walk over towards Vivica >>

"So... as long as you remain helpful...you'll remain ALIVE...Now... [mockingly] "Vivica"....you lead the way."

 

[Ruby]

Catacombs - Hawthorne Hotel

"Szia...kicsi. It is not often I come across somebody who speaks the language of my people..."

:: Kicsi. Little one. It's what those gypsies always called her back in that camp. As the mystery man walked over to her and stared at her, his gaze felt like it peered deep inside her and she felt as if she could never look away... She could see his pupils dilate and THAT made goosebumps appear up and down her arms... ::

"My deepest condolescences to you and your family...The depravity of man and his desire for power is often the greatest weapon the World faces.."

Wait...WHAT!?

:: Mystery Man just read her mind and saw what had happened to her back in Poland! Cass was stunned. She was normally good at keeping her thoughts to the background. She felt unsettled. ::

*quietly*: "Thank you..."

"However... right now we must face a witch that is out of her league and a curse that is DEADLY..."

<< Waving his hands in the air >>

"Perhaps it's the adrenaline coursing through my veins from dispatching hundreds of Hellions...but i'm feeling... generous. Whoever wishes to come, can...However, I don't care enough about any of you to protect you...."

<< Brenthon began to walk over towards Vivica >>

"So... as long as you remain helpful...you'll remain ALIVE...Now... [mockingly] "Vivica"....you lead the way."

:: Still reeling from what had transpired, Cass made her way to Simon and wrapped her arm around his waist and laid her head on his chest. ::

 

[Watchtower]

<< And so, an unlikely and uneasy alliance was formed. Brenthon had agreed to let the rag tag group of mutants assist him, but he made it very clear that they were not to get in his way, because he would NOT attempt to save him. >>

<< With the athame in his possession, the only things he needed to get back where the bell, the chalice and the amulet. With the bell and chalice at Buckley's they would head their next, but NOT before they headed towards Fisherman's Wharf, where Vivica had set up a meeting with a friend that would reveal a little more information about the CURSE and would prove to provide some much needed fire power. >>

<< With everything at stake, the group needed to move FAST and SMART. Would they be able to recover the items, defeat the witch and save the world. Would they be successful >>

<< And so...we watch >>