The Masters of Evil

[Seer]

<< the Six's surroundings were surrounded in white light as everything seemed to spin. a crash of thunder signals the end of a wild ride that in truth only lasted a mere MOMENT as the stepping disc opens and deposits them into yet ANOTHER time line.>>

<< the disc opens in the AIR , far above ground, and leaves the six to FALL down to the ground below. after they manage to secure themselves, they find themselves on an earth where technology and nature have found a strong balance, a synergy...technology seems to be blended in with the prevailing natural surroundings.>>

<< there arent many people around, for MILES. the six appeared to be in New York once again...but grass, trees, flora all seemed to have a stronger presence everywhere even in the city. the city itself appeared to be slightly different. there were billboards promoting the 2001 grammy awards and in Times Square, images of MADONNA in her "MUSIC" video were flashing over the large screen in the center...it was 2001, PRE 9/11. Summer time in fact.>>

<< there were signs of battle , scorch marks and other such indicators all around, but the biggest notice was the LACK of people around.>>

<< the six were standing out in the open, there was no indication of a large sky scrapper for Illustra, but rather a small, exclusive boutique bearing the same name located near Tiffany's on 5th avenue.>>

<< the team was now in another timeline in the PAST.>>

<< Haleigh's scan would determine NO positive ID of Alison Marble in anyway. She must not have ever existed in this timeline. There WAS a successfull trace of Persephone but it was different. There was no trace of AVA'S mental imprint. This meant that the Persephone of THIS timeline had not ever passed through the seige perilous. Haleigh picked up something else to. this was DARKCHILDE'S timeline and she knew enough to know that Darkchilde was NOT to be trifled with.>>

<< the fact that they appeared in DC's timeline BEFORE the deaths of the core of MoE, Ororo and Karen might mean that DC was a TAD less hostile, but that was a BIG "if". there were so many OTHER factor's to take in, including the fact that New York city looked like it was a big running battlefield....>>

<< the six needed to move OUT of the way...and once again Illustra seemed like as good a place as any to go even though THIS illustra was far different from the one they knew or had just seen in the last timeline.>>

<< THIS Illustra had a more etheareal look to it. it was a boutique that radiated cozy elegance and exclusive ambience. as they walked inside...chimes played a haunting melody.>>

<< it was dimly lit inside, but crystaline display cases had the right kind of lighting to highlight the objects contained. there were mannequins wearing various clothing pieces with price tags that had unbelievable dollar amounts but on the back of the tags was a complete description of the item, the material used to make it, when/where it was made and what SPECIAL/MYSTICAL properties it afforded the wearer. everything about this place screamed RARE, EXPENSIVE and EVIL. the talismans, the accessories, the jewelry, ALL of it was of the highest quality and it was clear that the owner of this place took PERSONAL pride in the boutique's design and appearence.>>

<< toward the back, there was stair case...partially obscured by a sparkling satin viel, that lead to the Dark Apothecary, below ground, where the many powerfull weapons and talismans bestowed to members of the Masters of Evil were created or blessed...by Darkchilde HERSELF. a picture of Darkchilde on a wall was all they needed to confirm that SHE was mistress of this boutique. there were other decorative pictures and objects around the store as well. Darkchilde's resemblance to Morgan was truly uncanny...but her eyes were not violet, they were sapphire blue, like Karen's. >>

<< just outside of Illustra and to the left, down the block was TIFFANY'S which was the crown jewel of this exclusive shopping strip. But Illustra was unlike any other store around. it was in plain sight and yet the general populace had no idea just what went on in here. celebrities often came here for "good luck charms" and other trinkets they "believed" would help further their career, keep them looking beautifull etc and unknown to them...that's EXACTLY what the charms they purchased were doing.>>

<< the one thing that had to be remembered, was that Darkchilde and her coven were DEDICATED TO EVIL. it wasn't like Morgan, who was conflicted but ultimately had a good heart. Darkchilde was EVIL, her heart was as COLD as Alison's ever was if not worse BUT , LIKE Morgan and her family...Darkchilde loved and cared for her FAMILY , the MoE.>>

<< with no clear indication on where to go just yet, and no stepping disc in sight, the six had no choice but to wait. at least they were inside of Illustra at this point and had a moment to settle, to rest in knowing that they did SOME good in the timeline they had just left and to prepare for what lay ahead. of them all, only Haleigh had limited contact with Darkchilde, who was the most powerfull of the Dark Trinity, and also the most blood thirsty. Haleigh's first meeting with DC was nearly her LAST and only because of Persephone did they NOT get destroyed utterly. how would it be THIS time, considering they were in DC's PAST timeline?>>

 

[MorningStar]

Delilah holstered a gun and threw her hand out in front of her as she ran, green light weaving a pattern of light until it formed a tunnel. Letting the others go in front of her, Delilah turned and squeezed off a few more rounds and then entered the wormhole herself, closing it behind her and cutting off any chance of Riley’s pursuit.

Delilah was finally able to catch her breath, staring up at the deserted mansion. She smiled, genuinely and unreservedly - she had forgotten how good it felt to help people. The mansion erupted in a fireball, causing her to stagger, but she had little time to react or comment before a stepping disc appeared and carried them away to apparent safety.

Delilah fell hard onto her butt…she stood up and began to check out her various bruises and sore limbs.

“You’d think I’d be used to the stepping disc thing by now…”

She looked around her to find plant life EVERYWHERE. It was like a gardening reality show exploded all over Manhattan. Times Square would not be put down, though, and big screens promoted Madonna and the Grammy’s. Hold on…

“2001? Cool! Oh Haleigh, you must be so happy, your hair’s finally back in style.”

She winked and smiled good naturedly over at the hybrid.

“And bonus: no one’s trying to kill us. Yet.”

Which was when she noticed that there seemed to have been fighting there recently. They made their way to where Illustra was, er, should have been. What they found was in a way shocking – for Illustra was a boutique, not a massive office building. Delilah browsed the shop, looking at the impeccable clothing and other items on display. She nudged Haleigh and pointed to the picture on the wall.

“Darkchilde.”

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh tumbled out of the stepping disc, her head spinning. They landed in a grassy median, and Haleigh quickly had to pull down the hem of her dress as she sat up. they were ALL back in the attire they'd left Limbo in, back to their mainstream appearances.... which meant either they were back in their own timeline... or they had no alternates here. Haleigh discovered it was the later. Haleigh searched for Alison.... there was no sign of her. There WAS Persephone..... but she was different.... the sisterly bond was gone. No Spellbinder... but there WAS Darkchilde. Haleigh checked the date... and filled in her fellow travelers as Delilah cracked a joke.

"[with dripping sarcasm]That's so funny I forgot to laugh. My hair's back to normal anyway.... so's yours, thank heavens. I was wondering how long the rest of us would have to suffer through looking at your 'do. We don't have alternates here.... We're in Spellbinder's 'Dark Trinity' cross time alternate dimension. Darkchilde and the Masters of Evil. I've met this woman before.... but she won't remember me... I met her AFTER MoE was wiped out.... she had taken refuge in Limbo.... this is summer of 2001.... maybe she won't be in such a dark mood... but then again... she IS evil.... they all are. [weighing their optionsn oticing the state of the city and the apparant lack of people] We should head to Illustra again... it's different... Darkchilde is different.... but it's the ONLY tie we've got....and I've got a feeling we shouldn't hang around in the open like this."

They headed down that way.... Haleigh felt more like herself now.... and was concerned about what they might find at Illustra... and worst of all, she was feeling a little bad about the timeline they'd JUST came from... and the tragedy that surrounded those alternates.... she compartmentalized the emotions.... she put the thoughts out of her mind. Now was the WORST time to let her emotions catch up to her. Now she needed to remain strong, stoic.... for the rest of them.... they needed a leader they could count on. Haleigh drew in a deep breath as they entered Illustra...

It was a beautiful place, with a very personal touch.... and Haleigh noticed that the whole place had a Limbo tint to it.... Darkchilde was defintely more comfortable with her evil side and her ties to the dark dimension that Spellbinder chose not to occupy. Haleigh wondered how she might have fared with Darkchilde had she been FROM this timeline... rather than with the Six's timeline. Haleigh herself was once something quite close to evil.... and though now she was tamed..... she considered that she might have to REVERT in order to deal with these people.... she hoped it wouldn't get that bad... but she was prepared just in case. Haleigh looked around the shop, checking out a price tag or two.... she whistled, but when she turned over the tag and read the description.... she knew that if it were TRUE... it was well WORTH the fortune.

"My my..... I see a thing or two I'd be tempted to take home. [as Delilah nudged her and pointed out DC's picture] Indeed.... she favors Morgan, doesn't she? Blue eyes though.... blue eyes and a black heart, keep that in mind."

 

[Rampage]

Nicolas gave the robot one last blast before teleporting beside his team as Delilah opened an escape wormhole. They arrived back at the mansion, but he already knew it was empty by the time it blew up in their faces (as he reached out one last time and felt Victoria's psychic presence over the miles), followed by them being swallowed by a stepping disk...

and then falling. Nicolas righted himself, landing noiselessly and locating his teammates. Haleigh gave him a unintended view and he tore his eyes away to look for Mike, who he found SWINGING, then landing in a somewhat smooth tumble. Nicolas accounted for the others, then followed as Delilah and Haleigh gave the layout, that they were in the timeline of Darkchilde.

Nicolas silently followed the others to Illustra, the oddities shop (?). he looked over a few items as the ladies decided their next move. As Haleigh mentioned Darkchilde's black heart, Nicolas was actually excited at the prospect of seeing her, on a level. However, he knew this was no time for trifling with such a being on her turf, so business became the order of the day...

So Haleigh, what do you suggest we do next?

 

[Arsenal]

Mike was laying out these bastards right and left when Haleigh called for him to get over to the group. He broke a neck and worked his way over as Delilah made them a way out...they emerged at the mansion, where it all kind of really began here. He wondered if they were inside when BOOOM!! the house went up, tossing him back into the disk that had just opened.

Mike next noticed he was falling from a height that the others would shrug off but might give him..issues to say the least. he twisted his body and pulled his baton.

Shitshitshitshit!! You better work you son of a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-

Mike's grapple had caught a low building and he swung a la Spidey, fighting the urge to toss his cookies or to scream like a kindergardner. When the swing reached a low point, the grapple fell out and he tucked just in time to take one hell of a tumble.

All of a sudden it was 5th grade all over again, with him trying to make this fall look as cool as possible, lest the "girls" see. He dusted himself quickly and kept VERY quiet as he follwed the ladies to a shop that they said was illustra. Not very impressive, but when Delilah pointed out the picture of Morgan and said Darkshilde, he knew that this could go REALLY bad. This was Morgan's evil twin, and she had power to spare. He decided that he would stay as quiet as possible for now, just let those with experience lead.

 

[Black Widow]

"Well, I suggest YOU quit looking up my dress. [smirking] What, you didn't think I FELT that psychic POKE? That reminds me... I know you've got a thing for Morgan and all... do us a FAVOR and try to keep it in your pants when you see Darkchilde, will you? She'd castrate you as soon as LOOK at you and from what I recall.... she's GOT a man already."

They perused the shop some, with Haleigh keeping an eye on the curtain to the back area.

"I think we should just lay low... wait here. Catch our breath, get our bearings. Darkchilde should be nearby... this is a much more personal shop and if SHES not attending.... then someone who KNOWS her will be, so let's try to accumulate as much information as we can. Unfortunately... we're kind of in a tight position here. we have NO ally.... even Darkchilde herself is likely to forsake us. I don't know that she'll CARE about our predicament.... though she might help us in order to help Spellbinder or even OUR Persephone."

 

[Seer]

Curious Illustra

<< the six had a rare opportunity to look around this boutique. only Haleigh and Delilah seemed to appreciate the much more intimate, personal quality of this place and Haleigh most of all noticed and appreciated the darker tone, the "LIMBO" factor. in THIS timeline, Darkchilde and the MoE's influence was much more pervasive across the board and yet, their VIOLENT and often BLOODY confrontations with their mortal enemies, the Guardians of Light occurred out in the open, for ANYONE to see and ANYONE caught in the crossfire was DEAD it was just that simple.>>

<< despite the look of this time, and its many similarities to the six's own past in mainstream, there was a much more... midieval atmosphere, with raging battles th at moved from one area to the other, the corruption and influence of evil felt throughout the systems of government and media etc.>>

<< inside of Illustra however, the six were able to see other clues and indications of what/whom they'd be dealing with.>>

<< pictures of Darkchilde with Persephone and Alessandra...posing together as if they were the Halliwell Sisters from Charmed, or Charlie's Angels. each woman had a distinct presentation about them and in all the pictures, Darkchilde was in the center, (think of Prue). there shots of Darkchilde's SISTER...BETRAYAL (Blaze's cross time alternate) along with other important members of MoE such as Titania, Ikaris, DG Hecate, Morpheus>>

<< the masters of evil lived a very posh, luxe lifestyle. the ultimate reward for the service and devotion to EVIL. Darkchilde and her sister WRAITHS (the Dire Wraith sisterhood) lead them to dizzying heights of success, lifted by the skulls and broken bodies of the Guardians of Light. But as hard as they worked, they PLAYED as well. there was a leather bound photo album with a platinum buckle. pictures inside revealed images of Darkchilde, the sisterhood of wraiths and high ranking members of MoE at the posh and exclusive club called XS, along with darker, more evil looking alternates of various celebrities such as Madonna, Shannen Doherty, Diddy, Heather Locklear, The Rock, Snoop Dogg....and many more. It seemed that in THIS timeline, EVIL had the upper hand in more ways than one.>>

<< there were pictures of Darkchilde with a large, handsome black man [actor image Michael Jai White]. the way they stood, sat, physically related indicated that THIS was her beloved Morpheus. He was the physically strongest member of MoE and he courted the demon sorceress. he had the approval of her sister wraiths and her sister, the respect of his team mates and the blessing of both Karen AND Ororo. He had everything it seemed that Nicolas did NOT have. >>

<< in this timeline, magick and technology rivaled one another but PSYCHICS were rare and often treated as special commodities. the MoE had Brenthon, the strongest telepath/empath, a man that would do MALICE proud in his lack of scruples. He too was well represented in the photos. Nicolas would have to be prepared to SHOW he could stack up if necessary. >>

<< something ELSE awaited the six...the soft tinkling of a cat's collar bell. TINKERBELL was in attendance. She was a bit more sleek and slender than mainstream Tink, and not as vocal. she seemed to be more stealthy, more sneaky. she'd been watching the strangers for a time now and finally decided to make herself seen as she silently leaped up onto one of the counters...and looked with perked up ears at the strangers. watching...and waiting. they knew anything TINK saw, her mistress would see. >>

<< time was passing and it was now dusk outside. still, not many people could be seen outside, and of those who were...they were scurrying away as if they KNEW it was no longer safe to be out.>>

<< the winds seemed to pick up outside, a steady growing breeze. chimes sounded off as thunder crashed and a large stepping disc opened. the form of a woman emerges. Darkchilde struts forth, looking very much like a super model/executive in her trademark oufit consisting of a black tailored, pin stripped donna karan blazer and matching fitted black pin stripped mini skirt. her [trademark ] "long, smooth flawless," BARE legs supported by black leather five inch stillettos. as she came forth so too did several OTHER members of the Masters of Evil, lower levels...2-3. She was leading them...somewhere near by. but the look on her face said it all....she was THE QUEEN.>>

 

[Darkchilde]

on the scene

<< the demon sorceress struts with a hand on her hip and model's gate. looking very disdainfull as walked like she OWNED everything she saw. her blonde hair w/highlights blowing back in the breeze.>>

<< the members of the MoE...two males and one female are out on a HUNTING mission with her.>>>

<< in an icy voice.>>

while you're all prancing around, you'd better remember why we're here. this is a test, to see how fast, how HARD you can strike down our enemies. I want NO hesitation and NO ROOM for recovery or escape on their parts...DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

<< she glares at Inferno, a strapping, italian metamorph who had begun to show promise and earned the Wraith's attention to join this mission.>>

No problem, Boss Lady, the GoL are as good as DEAD if they come out here tonight.

I hope so...for YOUR sake. you're last performance was disgracefull...you were taken down like an AMATEUR by my sister....that traitor, BETRAYAL...

this was during the time when Betrayal had shockingly DEFECTED to the GoL...but unknown to DC or the sisterhood, Betrayal was being telepathically COERCED by one of the leaders of GoL...being used as a CATSPAW in a deadly strategem. DC had a psi screen, Betrayal did NOT and was therefore vulnerable to this type of manipulation

now...let's go into Tiffany's while we wait....there's no reason we cant enjoy a bit of "shopping" as we wait for the rabble to go out on one of their little PATROLS.

<< and with that, Darkchilde uses her super strength to TEAR OPEN the thick steel doors that guard Tiffany's entrance. they move inside as "Material Girl" begins to play over the sound system and the MoE have a time looting the store while DC thoughtfull examines a pure white diamond cat figureine that has sapphires for its eyes. >>

<< she'd use her powers to make it look like they'd not been here...but for now, they had to have SOME WAY to pass the time. >>

 

[Seer]

Bloodbath at Tiffany's

<< the rowdy but well prepared members of MoE help themselves to what they want as their leader handles things with a little more finesse. about 15 minutes into their little excursion, the UNTHINKABLE happens.>>

<< BETRAYAL, the dark faerie who had recently caused a MAJOR controversy by inexplicably choosing to defect from the Master of Evil to the Guardians of Light, appears behind Darkchilde.>>

 

[Darkchilde]

dismay

<< Darkchilde spins around with a start , her hair whipping with the turn as she faces her SISTER.>>

BETRAYAL! What are you doing here, you traitorous wench. do you want to DIE like the rest of you new found "Friends"...the ones you LEFT your coven for?

<< she hissed with contempt.>>

Betrayal: I'm not here to fight, Darkchilde....I'm here to say...I'm sorry....sorry for hurting you...for letting you and the MoE down. I was weak...i was...tricked...but that's know excuse for all the damage i caused, the secrets i leaked out....

<< the dark fearier was shedding tears and Darkchilde looked MORE than a bit confused.>>

Betrayal: I love you sister.....please....forgive me.

<< the sorceress barely has time to react when Betrayal brandishes the SOUL SWORD....positioning it and STABBING HERSELF THROUGH THE HEART!>>

Darkchilde: GODDESS! BETRAYAL!

<< the flash of mystic energy, the crash of thunder and the SPLATTER OF BLOOD that sprays across DC's outfit and face as she drops the diamond cat on the floor.>>

BETRAYAL! THE SOUL SWORD! THE BLADE KILLS ANYONE ITS USED UPON! I CANT.......

<< DC's sapphire blue eyes widen with SHOCK as Betrayal FALLS on top of Darkchilde and DC topples back on the floor in SHOCK.>>


<< she holds her sister, who is dying fast...>>

Betrayal: it's...better...this way....i love...you.


<< DC is realing with SHOCK as she craddles her sister, who passes away in her arms. she looks up...tears streaming down her face. it wasnt supposed to be like this! sure she'd smack Betrayal around (figuratively and maybe LITTERALLY) for betraying the coven, but THIS....this was not part of the plan. HOW COULD SHE HAVE DONE THIS!?>>

Someone....HELP ME!!

<< all her power, cant reverse the touch of the soul sword, the ULTIMATE expression of her dark mystical might. Betrayal is dead. DC is in shock and at that moment Tashmel, one of the commanding leaders of the MoE appears.>>

Tashmel: well, it appears that our ploy WORKED. we borrowed a leaf from YOU, Darkchilde, with Betrayal under our telepathic control, it was just a matter of getting to you the only way you understand, through the spilling of BLOOD, only THIS time it was YOUR OWN SISTER'S. She was NEVER really one of US...she was under a telepathic sway from the moment she LEFT your coven until NOW and once we had no further use for her...well...it was our duty to rid the world of at least ONE MORE MoE.

Darkchilde: << trying NOT to sob from grief and anguish>> I'll KILL YOU! I'm STRONGER THAN YOU!

Tashmel: Good ALWAYS conquers evil, don't you know that, Darkchilde?

<< at that moment, Darkchilde, on the ground and holding her sister is surrounded by five GoL...as they prepare to attack her while several MORE confront the three MoE members, who were unable to reach DC in time.>>

 

[Seer]

back up

<< it was one of those rare moments where someone had managed to strike Darkchilde where it HURT...by harming a member of her coven, her FAMILY.>>

<< in the aftermath of many crippling losses and fatalities sustained by the GoL at the hands of the MoE, specifically Darkchilde and the Dire Wraiths when leading missions, the GoL had taken to trying to MATCH Darkchilde in her ruthless ways and THIS was the FINAL STRAW. to have taken Betrayal, used her against her will and THEN telepathically compelled her to KILL HERSELF with her own sister's ultimate talisman...it was just TOO MUCH. even for the MoE, there were lines that shouldnt be crossed.>>

<< the six could understand THAT much as they watched what appeared to be another temporal phantom.>>

<< it SEEMED like the time to intervene, but not yet.>>

<< Inferno, of the MoE sent a distress call, summoning Persephone, Alessandra and several other higher level members to assist Darkchilde and her troops. This was far from over.>>

 

[Persephone]

alternate Persephone


:: Hidden within Illustra, the six had seen a glimpse of what Darkchilde was all about...a very SMALL glimpse. The unforgiving, sexy ruler of the MoE that their mainstream Ava had told them about; that Haleigh had seen in person during Spellbinder's rescue attempt. BUT, what the six so blinded neglected was the fact that in this timeline Persephone was considered THE most blood-thirsty and gorey Dire Wraith to the GoL in history....a title she proudly demonstrated on the battle field. The six never really 'saw' the real Persephone...the one before becoming a member of the six. They saw how cold and almighty she was in the very beginning when they released her from her statued state...and even a small flashback of her handy work when she murdered Demeter, but NEVER during her reign as Dire Wraith. Never at the height of her power. ::

:: A woman's terrfied scream was heard echoing in the city streets followed by the a cracking of a WHIP. Sounds of power play and explosions overwhelmed the area as two Guardians of Light were seen running down the paved road looking over their shoulders trying to retreat. ::

"Get HER!"

Persephone [dressed in that outfit] instructed Titania--one, if not their BEST, student at a level 3 power status within the MoE coven--as she set her eyes on the male. Persephone swung her transfiguring whip in a circular motion above her head before unleashing it at the male Guardian of Light known as soul_kid. The whip wrapped tightly around his neck strangling him to a devestating halt. Pulling back the GoL stumbled, desperately unleashed a pitiful water blast attack that missed the goddess due to his own bad aim. Yanking him toward her, Persephone back hand him across his face before PLUNGING her razor sharp nails deep into his stomach and RIPPING his spin OUT through the front of him. His body literally snapped backward like a broken twig, blood and internal organs splattering onto the street. ::

"Disgraceful maggot."

:: Alessandra her fellow sister wraith stood to the side and allowed Persephone to have a little fun...plus, she had just gotten her nails done and didn't feel like getting them bloody. ::

:: Persephone's black outlined sapphire eyes and pale skin were spattered with his blood as she flicked her hand out by her side trying to remove the mass of red that coated her arm. Stepping over the dead body Persephone and Alessandra proceeded to meet up with Titania. If her actions weren't different to the six her styling was....more cutting edge than mainstream Ava; but always rocking the black. Persephone's hair was dark brown, nearly black as well and left bone straight and long. Encircling her whip back around her body it 'melted' into her leather pants before disappearing from plain sight. Seeing Titania's kill was successful, and quite entertaining as well, Persephone gave her a small, yet wicked, smile of approval. ::

"Very go--"

Someone HELP!

"DC.."

:: All three woman sprinted to Tiffany and Co to a gastly sight...Betrayal was dead, stabbed by the soul sword and bleeding in Darkchilde's arms. Alessandra cupped her hand over her mouth while Persephone just stared. Listening to Tashmel gloat about having B under mind control Persephone heaved with anger as GoL's began to appear everywhere, as well as MoE members. ::

"ATTACK!"

:: Screaming out with rage, in unison everyone began to attack. Alessandra and Persephone immediately going for Tashmel.... ::

"Inferno! Titania! Take DC and Betrayal into the back! NOW!"

:: Slamming Tashmel into one of the glass display counters, Persephone was out for blood. ::

 

[Black Widow]

Haleigh found a photo album and called the others over.... they all crowded around and got their first glances at MoE's core members. DC, Alessandra, Persephone.... the three highest ranking members.... along with some pictures of DC and her sister Betrayal [blaze's alternate]... and some pictures of DC with the man that was clearly very close to her... there were also many photos of DC, her sister Wraiths, and the upper echelon of MoE, including Brenthon, Titania, Ikaris, and many more. It was obvious that they were a very tight knight clan but there was also a few pictures of them and various celebrities. They lived the high life, partying, hobknobbing, and doing as they pleased..... and they were all possessed of beauty that rivaled the SIX.

Tinkerbell slinked into view... and drew Haleigh's attention away from the photo album.... if the cat was here.... DC would soon KNOW of their arrival here... and likely would investigate. Haleigh leaned against the counter and offered her hand out to pet Tinkerbell.

"Hey Tink... don't you just look beautiful? Evil looks good on you, kitty."

The cat hadn't hissed at them right away and that was good... but soon there was noise outside.... Haleigh went to the window of the boutique, but stayed out of view behind an ornate chestplate. She saw DC appear.... but the sorceress was unconcerned with her shop.... she had a small handful of people with her... and they went into Tiffany's.... Haleigh could see through the large windows that they were LOOTING.... but she stayed still. She also saw Betrayal appear and IMPALE herself with the Soul Sword.... Haleigh gave a start but signalled for the others to WAIT.... suddenly people were showing up left and RIGHT.... some were GoL.... some were MoE.... many of the MoE were recognizable from their pictures.... and there was a FLURRY of movement.

"WAIT! we shouldn't interfere until we know MORE..... we're in the PAST, remember?? We can't ALTER anything unless we know the OUTCOME.... or we might change something that has a RIPPLE EFFECT across time.... remember when Alison and I got Persephone and rescued Morgan from the seige perilous? It was with DARKCHILDE'S help and if we change even the SMALLEST thing today that we aren't SUPPOSED to... it could affect her helping US down the line."

 

[Darkchilde]

bloodbath at tiffany's!

<< as Persephone, Alessandra, Titania, Morpheus and other heavy hitters of MoE arrived, the shock of the scene greeted them all, seeing Darkchidle on the floor, holding her bloody and already dead sister, Betrayal. The GoL were GLOATING and closing in on the other lower level MoE who were valiantly running interferrence on behalf of the distraut Dire Wraith.>>

<< Persephone and Alessandra's reaction was the strongest. Alessandra ran to DC , along with Morpheus who physically stood between the two wraiths now both kneeled over Betrayal while Persephone seemed to be more like DARKCHILDE as she lead the rest of the MoE against the GoL in an vicious blood bath of a battle against the GoL. >>

<< Alessandra tried to get DC to get ahold of herself, even going so far as to SLAP her if only to get her BACK out of this panic stricken moment of shock!>>

Alessandra.....she...she just APPEARED and before i could DO anything...she STABBED HERSELF with the SOUL SWORD!

<< she looked at her sister wraith.>>

My magick can't FIX THIS...this IS my magick...the darkest, most powerfull piece of my SOUL...and she...she KILLED HERSELF with my soul sword! WHY!!

Alessandra: It was THEM, DC...those double talking bastards...they had SOUL KID lure Betrayal, use his telepathic powers to ensnare her to make her spy on us and to turn on us...and when we were getting closer to the truth about why she'd left us...THEY MADE HER commit SUICIDE in a way they knew would hurt YOU...ALL of US!

<< as Darkchilde blamed herself for being too slow, Alessandra firmly gripped her sister wraith.>>

Alessandra: you're NOT going to fall apart on us now! Persephone , Titania, the others...they WONT let them get away...and together..we'll make them PAY! ALL of them. We'll AVENGE Betrayal RIGHT NOW!

<< and with that, DC stood up. as a chime sounded off and winds rose.>>

Darkchilde: you're right. they drew first blood...and now we'll DRAIN THEM DRY of THEIR OWN!

<< pointing at a group of GoL...4 of them, who were advancing on Persephone from the left.>>

I'll save the long winded speeches, and just say one thing....DIE!

<< a stepping disc opens, encompassing them about their waist lines. in the twinkling of the sorceress' eye. the disc CLOSES and with BLOODY accuracy, it SEPERATES the top half of their bodies from their lower halfs, shunting the torso's across the ground as they lurched and jolted with shock and disorientation before Alessandra burns them all to a crisp with hellfire.>>

You killed my sister! and now...you'll PAY!

 

[Titania]

Titania was part of the second wave of MoE to arrive at the scene.... she'd previously been at XS with Persephone and Alessandra and had tagged along to meet up with DC for a little fun.

Ti was the most recent addition to MoE core but on a fast rise.... she'd gotten attention and praise from Darkchilde [to the ire of a particular Dire Wraith], and she'd recently been on the recieving end of a major 'overhaul'... courtesy of Darkchilde herself. To be under the wing of the Supreme Sorceress HERSELF.... was a one in a million opportunity and in addition to being grateful for the chance.... Ti was itching to prove her worth and test her newest abilities.

Persephone commanded Ti to finish off the woman.... Ti reappeared RIGHT in the woman's path and STABBED her in the throat.

"You should WATCH where you're goin', BITCH."

Ti dropped the woman at her feet, pulling the blade out of the woman's throat and wiping the blood off on the front of the woman's shirt as she bled out. She raised her eyes to Perse as she stood up. Simple, yet effective. Persephone started to say something... but Ti was already turning in response to a call for help from DC.

Ti rushed Tiffany's with a vengeance... the RAGE she was known for and she MOWED DOWN the competition as if they were nothing. She decapitated one and TORE the arm off another. Alessandra and Persephone were at DC's side almost instantly... and then Ti saw.... it was BETRAYAL.... she'd been STABBED with the SOUL SWORD!

Ti sent some poor fool FLYING, burnt badly by an energy ball as he tried to RETREAT. She took up residence in the doorway, preventing ANYONE from escaping that way and she expertly impaled a woman across the room in the EYE with a knife as the woman attempted to sneak up on Inferno.

 

[Persephone]

Alternate Persephone


:: Tashmel--like the spineless rat that she was--began to retreat to front door, but Titania wisely stood there blocking any GoL's from escaping. Diving forward just as Tash unleashed an acidic blast at Titania, Persephone knocked her arm enough for the stream to miss Ti. BOTH Tash and Perse went crashing through the the front glass window and onto the sidewalk before rolling to a stop. Lifting her body from the ground Persephone gestured at Tash with her hand turning the concrete she was laying on into quicksand. Her body instantaneously began to sink into the street causing the GoL leader to unleash a sonic blast at the goddess. Flying backward, Persephone's body disappeared in a torando of winds in mid air...seconds past before suddenly, she reappeared, BEHIND Tashmel with mystic daggers in both hands. Stabbing the daggers deep into Tash's shoulder/neck area, blood seeped from the wounds and her mouth...twisting the daggers to keep the wounds open, Persephone then withdrew them from her skin, the GoL leader slumping forward; half her body still stuck in the street. ::

:: Leaping back into Tiffany's via the broken window she crashed out of, Persephone continued to fight the lower level GoL's that were still present until finally, only herself, Darkchilde, Alessandra, Titania, Inferno, and the other lower level MoE's were left standing among corpses. ::

 

[Seer]

from one place to the next

<< after the initial flash of anger and violence, the stand off was over. Tashmel was rescued at the last moment, pulled out in a swirl of orbs, most likely by their male elder, Paulo. She would survive...but many of their other members, including Soul Kid FELL to the wrath of the MoE.>>

<< as the dust settled, Persephone went over to Alessandra and DC...they all looked at the fallen Betrayal. DC still shed tears and many of the MoE present had looks of sadness on their face. Betrayal HAD been a popular member of the inner circle of MoE, the only dark fearie and a clever, cunning fighter in battle. Her leaving the MoE the way she did was shocking enough...and to find out it wasnt even her own CHOICE, and that she was compelled to commit SUICIDE...it was a source of dismay for them all as DC knelt down and held her sister once more, holding Betrayal's head close to her bosom as she weeped. Persephone and Alessandra both placed hands on their sister wraith's shoulder. They had the power to do nearly anything they wanted...but at that moment, NO ONE could do the one thing they all wanted, which was to bring Betrayal back, to UNDO the damaged caused by the GoL. >>

<< after a few moments of pained silence...a stepping disc carries them all away. they would soon bury Betrayal in Limbo, Ororo's garden. OUTSIDE the battles, the dedication to EVIL, the MoE were a FAMILY...in that , the Six could see ONE common thread.>>

<< the temporal phantom fades...and the scene shimmers and swirls. The six themselves are no longer in the dark botique known as Illustra. they are now in the posh, exclusive night spot known as XS.>>

<< this club was unusual...in plain sight, yet never seen, courtesy of talismans that caused it to look like an abandonned warehouse at night. only the MoE, their special guests, a select VIP list which included Karen and even Ororo, and some A-list celebrities of this timeline had access.>>

<< this club's ambience was that of luxury, glamor, sexy and darkness.>>

<< The Six had no choice but to adapt, and soon, before the place began to swell with guests.>>

 

[MorningStar]

As the scene faded, Delilah felt like she had been through a battle. The pain that Darkchilde's team felt, the rage. The cold cruelty of the so-called "Guardians of Light".

The air around them seemed to sparkle and swirl - and suddenly they were standing in the middle of a club. Delilah looked down at her "beach wear". Great. "The most famous supermodel in the world" couldn't have conjured up appropriate clothing when she sent them through time and space?

It was very dark, compared to the brightness outside, and her eyes needed to adjust to the low light. She looked around her, no clue why they would have been sent here. She turned her head to Haleigh.

"Can you get any information about our location Hales?"

 

[Rampage]

Nicolas at first felt a bit conflicted. He was not perfect by any means, but he considered himself good. The fact that DC is straight evil, leader of a Masters of Evil no less, he found a bit distasteful. But then the he looked at the photos with the others and realized; they weren't much different than HIS timeline's people. Besides, they were all that his team had here, so he would have to make it work.

Then, he saw the fight at Tiffany's. He was touched as DC mourned her sister's murder at the hands of the so-called Guardians of Light. His connection to Blaze and seeing this timeline's Blaze die, had an effect on him. Once the GOL arrived to gloat, Nicolas made an observation that cleared up any conflict. The GOL was at least as bad as the MOE, bloodthirsty and without a moral center. For his short time here, being bad would be no problem for Nicolas.

Suddenly, they were at a club. He 'heard' Delilah's complaints and manifested clothing she and Haleigh would prefer for themselves in this club. He also changed his outfit and Mike's to something more appropriate and then waited for Haleigh's response to Delilah's question...

 

[Arsenal]

Mike was not conflicted AT ALL. he was on one side, THIS side, and he realized that for him this was a VERY dangerous time. To the warring groups, regular humans were fodder, discardable. That meant he would have to be cool, quiet, alert. He did not want to risk the others by being prideful or foolish.

As they arrived at XS, Nicolas changed his outfit to a classy suit with his exoskeleton underneath. He smiled grimly as he asked Haleigh a follow up question after Delilah.

More to the point, do we present ourselves to Darkchilde? If so, how?