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:: Catching the medallion, the cold metal seemed to mirror her heart at the moment. Living through a moment like this again wasn't fun. Even though Hecate and herself do eventually reconcile, Persephone felt worse than when she first lived through it. The guilt and the second guesses plagued her as she watched Hecate walk away. ::

:: Looking down at the medallion, she began to question whether she should even return to the six's timeline. They were more than capable of defending themselves against Circe. They had fought together long before Persephone even became a factor in their group. She could start over. Meet with Darkchilde once again. Live the one part of her life she truly loved over again, and PREVENT what had happened to her coven. Finally rid herself of these judgemental people... ::

:: Looking over to the six, Persephone knew that they could of left her to the dogs. They were annoyingly loyal to her for whatever reasons. It was probably to save their own ass so they could get home. There was no reason for them to actually WANT to stand by her and die for her. Squeezing the medallion tightly, Persephone rrealized she was doing it again. Finding ways to hate people and push them away. To give her an excuse to revert back to her old ways and to start the endless circle all over again. Rolling her eyes shut, Persephone strode forward and finally met with the six again. ::

"Lets get this over with."

:: Holding the medallion out in her palm, it began to glow a brilliant white before the light engulfed the entire group. ::
 
[ Arriving via stepping disc back at the Enchanted Forest, Delilah exhaled sharply. She felt as if she had been holding her breath throughout the entire standoff at Olympus. Tension was still high in the air though - between Morgan, Persephone and Hecate it seemed. At this point, though, Delilah just wanted to go home. But what home would it be that they returned to?

Persephone, who had been off speaking to Hecate, returned to them with the medallion. It began to glow with a light that swirled around them.

Here we go... ]
 
home again

<< a most exhaustive and painfull history lesson has been learned. The six gained a deeper insight in the past of persephone and perhaps, if they allowed themselves to, they could better understand why she did things the way she did...but SHE had the chance to change her ways...something that many of her fellow olympians would not have the benefit of>>

<< Hecate departed and it was apparently the last time that she would be seen by the six, persephone or anyone else until her merger with Circe later in that time.>>

<< at the moment, though, the six were to return to THEIR time....and to face the red moon again, this time under the power of Circe, the goddess level sorceress bent on the either enslaving the world or DESTROYING IT!>>


<< the medallion glows and rays of light began to beam from all around it as the space around them glows and blurs in a dream like wave...and soon as the six are bathed in a shower of golden lights and rushing winds, they return....to their timeline. Haleigh can immediately began to feel the other parts of her powers coming back "online" and the enchanted forest they once stood in was now replaced by the battled ravaged wasteland they remembered from their fatefull battle with Circe.>>

<< emergency crews had long gone and Barbara had been declared dead. her mansion now little more than a crater and there was hardly ANY resemblance between what they had seen in Persephone's time of origin with this forest compared to now. they knew they were "home".....the red moon was there...and the sounds of violence and chaos traveled on the winds around them.>>

<< it was time for one last battle...with Circe. They STILL had to make their way from where they were...to the Isle of Aerie and with Harbinger's and Spellbinder's abilities combined...they would do JUST THAT.>>
 
Isle of Aerie

:: handling her plasma cannon like a fluent pro, Alycia Barnett gritted her teeth as she picked off a row of werewolf like bestiamorphs, blasting them through their chest cavities with plasma blasts powerfull enough to melt steel. the benefit of this state of the art weapon was the power that it packed while remaining light enough and sleek enough for a woman to carry with ease. Alycia's training had paid off remarkably as she bulled her way through a gauntlet covering Pandora while Karen lead the way fighting to the surface.::


KAREN, Pandora once we're up to the surface....take cover and no matter what...do NOT get up until i say so.


:: a snake like creature attempted to wrap itself around her high heeled boot, but unlike Morgan, Alycia was not afraid of reptiles. she despised them...but she did not fear them and with a sneer, she SLAMMED her high heel down on the head of the small snake...smashing it utterly. it was a far more violent, and hard edged Alycia that could be seen this evening and that would be most evident when they arrived to the surface for she arranged MORE than a "little reception" for the army of bestiamorphs that no doubt would be waiting for them.::
 
Isle of Aerie

<< Karen ducked and dodged the monsters who came in close. despite her age, the woman was in VERY good shape and could keep up with the best of them. and as they bravely fought their way UPward to the surface, the doctor maintained her finesse as she blasted large creatures in the head with well placed mystic force bolts.>>

<< looking back to make sure Pandora and Alycia were behind her, she couldnt help but smirk as Alycia handled herself VERY well. She'd always known the woman to be fierce in the court room, the corporate world and brave in the face of danger...but THIS was something else. Alycia was BATTLING along side her...facing creatures that would make even GROWN MEN cringe.>>

<< But in the back of her mind, she still feared for the wellbeing of her daughter, alison, delilah and the others. where were they? and what would karen and alycia do when ...if...WHEN they were confronted by Circe herself!?>>

<< Karen couldnt falter NOW...they were so close to open space above ground..and she heard Alycia's warning to take cover as soon as they got above ground!>>

<< as bestiamorphs attempted to close down the gates to the stairs leaving above ground, Karen gestured, weaving a golden pattern of power as five glowing orbs formed, spinning fast and transforming into DAGGERS of golden mystic energy.>>

Pandora, you're the smallest....at my signal...run as fast as you can forward. do not falter..just RUN!

<< Karen was determined to make sure that they got HER out of this place and as she directed her to run, she herself directed the daggers of mystic energy to fly out from behind her and SLICE OFF THE HEADS of the larger bestiamorphs that were attempting to bar their way. their cries of pain and gurgles of blood were sickening, but that was the price they had to pay. Pandora made it through first, with Karen and Alycia following at the same time.>>

WE MADE IT!

<< they were above ground, at the BACK of the rotunda and now out in open air facing the sea! the winds and crashing waves were a welcome change from the dank dungeons but even as they ran for open space, the darkness around them became filled with pairs of red glowing eyes, and a large ...very large shadow flying in the dark skies above them.>>

Alycia Barnett: Karen, Pandora, head for those rocks over there...and GET DOWN!
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<< Karen directed Pandora...and followed quickly, ducking down behind the rocks....as Alycia followed and pressed a comlink on her costume in the shape of a stylish "brooch".>>
 
Isle of Aerie

:: slinging her plasma cannon over her shoulder, Alycia continued to run for cover...the bestiamorphs, all sizes, varieties and types were coming like an endless WALL and although the area around the sprawling island was black..even the skies were black..the red moon provided enough illumination for her. she pressed a comlink on her costume.... and screamed..::

This is ALYCIA BARNETT! Dr. Victoria and I have rescued Pandora and are ABOVE GROUND! repeat, we are ABOVE GROUND to the south of the rotunda!! ALL UNITS-- UNLEASH "PHOENIX'S FIRE!"

:: Alycia scrambled down behind the rocks with Karen and Pandora her squad of "Force Works" soldiers complied. with PERFECT time and coordination, a large sound was heard...the sound of massive cannons unlocking and the din of flames could be heard....suddenly with a massive bang, the area was ILLUMINATED as bright as DAY as Force Works NAPALMED the first wave of Bestiamorphs! it was an onslaught that could NOT be avoided or resisted and the bestiamorphs fell right into it. their cries and screams were ALMOST saddening but Force Works had done its job QUITE well...as they decimated a SUBSTANTIAL portion of Circe's army.:::

:: Alycia, who had her back to the rock she was crouched down behind, couldnt help but pump her fist with delight.::

.....that's bought us some time. but probably not enough to completely escape the island. what is the NEXT move, doctor?

:: as she said this...hands...MASSIVE hands reached UP from the ground itself....and GRABBED Alycia....the hands were so large...that one of them covered her torso and some of her face....muffling her surprised, startled scream.::
 
Isle of Aerie

<< the flash of light was intense that Karen took to covering herself further with her cape, the doctor was amazed, and RELIEVED at the napalm attack unleashed against these creatures who were so fearsome and determined! even the demons from LIMBO werent THIS crazed.>>

<< but as she breathed, she couldnt help but cough a bit...the smell of seared flesh, charred soil and smoke...it was stiffling to say the least.>>


<< looking over at Pandora, who had been successfully rescued from captivity, and then to Alycia, Karen was about to reply but then Alycia was GRABBED by GIGANTIC hands>>

OH! ALYCIA!!

<< Karen stood up, moving Pandora away as she was about to try to help Alycia but as she ran forward...she stumbled , the GROUND was shaking as a GOLIATH began to raise up from the ground itself...composed of earth, rocks and even massive tree roots...the creature possessed a tight physique and was so TALL...possibly as tall as MASTER MOLD!>>

ALYCIA!!


<< Karen looked up in horror as the creature rose into the black sky!>>


I need a spell...SOMETHING to make him DROP HER before he KILLS HER!!

<< Karen was terrified, but now was not the time to give place to fear....especially with Force Works ALL turning to take aim at the massive creature.>>

The soldiers might kill her by accident!!!

<< thinking, she realized that the best thing to do right NOW was to knock him off balance. the skies were already churning, the seas already stormy and rough...she knew the very thing.>>

Pandora, keep back...and keep out of sight. I've only got ONE SHOT..while the creature is still adjusting to its new found space!

<< lifting her hands....>>

By Atheia and Percese
Open skies and do your worst!

<< billowing clouds that shimmered with the energy of lightning began to form around the head of the creature....and soon, rain, hail, wind and lightning began to RAGE from all sides, surrounding the creature, blasting it it's eyes and mouth! the hail stones were the size of basket balls.>>

<< the creature ROARED as the lightning struck its eyes...causing it to DROP Alycia, who screamed as she free falled... Karen could see that she was looking DOWN>>

ALYCIA! HANG ON!

<< Karen, who had traveled on brooms before [ as witches would do by enchanting the broom or any other object for travel], enchanted a large piece of tree nearby from where the monster had come...and directed it to FLY as fast as possible, meeting Alycia and allowing her CATCH HOLD OF IT. the tree trunk was large enough to hold Alycia and Karen directed her down...the tree trunk slowly circled down...and not a moment too soon as FORCE WORKS began launching missiles and shooting all the artillery they could at the massive creature who was now fighting THROUGH Karen's storm spell.>>

thank the GODDESS!! are you allright??

<< Karen went to Alycia and checked her over. aside from bruises...no serious injuries and Alycia was now catching her breath.>>

we have to GET OUT OF HERE!
 
Running along side of Alycia and Karen, Pandora took aim, shooting two bestimorphs point blank in the head. Ducking for cover, she continued to help defend herself and her two rescuers. Finally reaching the outside, Pandora quickly ducked behind some rocks as Alycia commanded. Reloading her weapon, the massive attack that Alycia's men unleashed on the island caused Pandora to cover her head for protection.

"You certainly know how to pack a punch, Miss Barnett!"

Yelling over the commotion, suddenly, a giant hand grabbed Alycia around her body. Gasping in, Pandora stood instinctively before Karen told her to stay back. The beast seemed to be made of rock...and he was huge! Bigger than anything she had seen in a long time. Staying back as instructed, Pandora watched as Karen cast a spell, obliterating the beast where it stood.

"Incredible...I haven't seen powers like that since Hecate..."

Whomever this woman was, she was powerful. Pandora had traveled around the world and back again for centeries. She had come across her fair share of 'witches', but nothing like Karen. Atleast not since the day of the Gods. Well, and Circe...but Circe was a knock off "budget-o's' version of what REAL witches were.

Pushing herself from the ground as Alycia landed safetly in front of Karen, suddenly Pandora's body jerked stiff and her eyes went wide. Her hands trembled as she lifted them to her stomach. Looking down at a spear like weapon that was literally impaled through her body, Pandora collapsed forward as one of the bestimorphs PULLED the weapon from her body, causing her to loose balance.
 
Haleigh folded her arms as the events played out. Everyone came to an acceptable compromise, with Persephone [and subsequently, Hecate] being banished. It was an unfortunate turn, yes, and while Haleigh understood the sacrifice, she didn't feel sorry for Hecate. She had a distinct feeling that the woman was self-sufficient and strong enough to recover from this, and Hecate had KNOWINGLY made all the same decisions as history had recorded, which gave Haleigh the impression that she accepted the price and paid it willingly.

As they appeared in the Enchanted Forest, Haleigh folded her arms across her chest and watch diligently. Persephone was quiet and reflective, both good signs. Deep down, there was a part of her that empathized with Persephone, as her actions were not too far from what Haleigh herself had done not too long ago. While the rest of the Six may have their concerns and doubts regarding Persephone's seemingly inexplicable behavior, Haleigh had the most powerful insight of all: firsthand experience. She knew exactly WHY Persephone had done those things.... and intended to talk with her about it.... but that was for another time. Perhaps when this was over....


They reappeared in their own timeline. Haleigh's nerves tingled.... she could feel the parts of her that had been disabled coming back into full operation and it gave her a chill. She was instantly coated in her signature battle dress uniform, finally rid of that poor excuse for drapery that she'd been previously subject to wearing. She stretched her arms over her head, smiling wickedly.

"Sweet Mercy.... I think I just had a phantom orgasm..... I'm fully operational once more. Thank--" She stops suddenly, raising her left fingers to her ear and looking off into the distance. "Alycia and Karen are here, and making short work of the opposition. I'm intercepting a transmission... they are south of the rotunda on the Isle of Aerie. They have Pandora in tow.... Phoenix Fire..... that's napalm. It'll buy them PRECIOUS FEW seconds. We MUST get over there RIGHT away and escort them to safety. They're bravery is commendable but this is NOT the place for them. They're in grave danger. Morgan, how about you get us over there via stepping disc? Alison, perhaps you could forsee a suitable place for us to appear?"
 
Isle of Aerie

:: suddenly she was gripped, and dwarfed by a monster that rivaled MASTER MOLD in its size and massive stature. Alycia screamed with shock and pain and couldnt help but remember all too clearly Sharon Kelly and the night Master Mold attacked them! it seemed that no matter how far she'd come since then, no matter how hardened she'd become...she could not face a situation like THIS without revisiting the mental trauma associated with Master Mold.::

:: she knew she didnt have the strength or any powers to free herself but suddenly a wild and violent thunder/hailstorm enveloped the creature about its head. Karen must have cast a spell...and it worked! the Creature, now hurt by the lightning strikes to it's eyes dropped Alycia and she was free falling. but even as her life began to spin in a frenzied "play back" as she wondered if this was her end, a large tree trunk swooped underneath her and caught her at just the right moment to carry her down to safety. she was winded...a bit bruised from being gripped so hard, but Karen had saved her....and for THAT she was greatfull. images of sharon kelly and master mold STILL flashing in her mind...she looked a bit dazed before she finally acknowledged Karen.::

:: the ship for transport is on the other side....we have to find a way over there. My men can provide fire power to cover us....

:: she couldnt finished as Pandora lurched forward, IMPALED by a spear...::

Pandora!!

:: Alycia caught Pandora as she began to drop to the ground and looked over her shoulder. they had been FOUND...::

We've got to move out of here...the bestiamorphs are recovering and regrouping!!!

:: reaching down to her belt, she pulled out a small sphere like object. As she and Karen helped Pandora as best they could to begin to move, Alycia hurled the sphere back behind her... a cluster bomb...which exploded three times at once....provided tripple the concussive power of an artilery shell. Karen and Alycia struggle to get themselves and Pandora to safety. the move is terrifying, as beasts come at them from all sides. Alycia, now using one of her desert eagles to fend some off while Karen does the same with mystic force bolts on her side while Alycia's men work with efficiency to flank and cover them from all sides. ::

Karen, can you heal her??

:: Alycia frantically asks, as Pandora can scarcely keep up, even with their support.::
 
Isle of Aerie

<< Karen was relieved that Alycia was okay but the relief was short lived as Pandora herself was STABBED by a monster....they had been discovered by a new troupe of bestiamorphs coming from the shoreline.>>

Pandora!!

<< Karen went to her side, while Alycia took the other, the two women, using their shoulders and bodies as best they could, lifted Pandora and helped her as they ran for their lives. with Karen on the left and Alycia on the right, Karen fended off any attacks as best she could with mystic force bolts while Alycia used a high powered fire arm but the odds were increasingly against them. Force Works came in, forming a closer, tight formation to protect them from air strikes and watch their backs.>>

<< Alycia asked if Karen could heal Pandora.>>

I can..but we need a chance to STOP! she's dying and she can't hold on much longer! if she dies...the box is Circe's to take and we are LOST!

<< Pandora collapses and Karen falls with her...>>

Alycia!!

<< they were now in completely open ground, near the steps of the back side of the rotunda. no obvious place for cover...and in plain view of every enemy! Karen is now kneeling by Pandora's side. Alycia, now joined by her men, form a defensive blockade around Karen and Pandodra....this is..their last stand.>>

hold on, Pandora.

<< Karen raises her hands over Pandora, as sparkling, golden myst begins to swirl around them and a golden sphere hovers over Pandora. the wound is deep and had it been a little more off center, vital organs wouldve been punctured....there's still a chance for her to be saved and karen works her magick, all the while hearing the terrifying sounds of a pitched battle between Alycia, Force Works and the Bestiamorphs who seemed to ALL be larger, more durable and powerfull.>>
 
destruction and terror

<< and so, the beginning of what will most likely be the END of Alycia and Force Works begin. only HOURS EARLIER were Barbara Minerva and her soldiers in much the same position. Alycia , who never dreamed s he'd be on the front lines battling creatures that couldnt MERELY be described as demons, does her best not to betray the terror that lurks in her heart. In all her days, her wildest dreams...she never imagined herself doing THIS...but she always said, "a life without adventure is not a life worth living.".>>


<< she and her men fought by the numbers, using their high tech, high powered weaponry to give them the advantage of range and while many of the bestiamorphs were unprotected against the power of lasers, plasma blasts, napalm blasts and cluster bombs...for every group that fell, MORE charged in to replace them, some even wearing "bone" like body armour to give themselves more durability. they pressed further and further, closer and closer...doing their best to overwhelm the blockade. some of Alycia's men were pulled away and killed horribly and it made Alycia sick to her stomach....these were men who were leaving behind their wives, children and loved ones. brave...HONRORABLE men who only wanted to serve their country...they were among the best fighters money could buy...but what match was the "power" of MAN against the arcane power of Circe?>>

<< for the moment, Karen had the time she needed to save Pandora, as she concentrated, weaving a pattern of power and her magicks began to heal Pandora. but it wasnt as simple as waving a hand and it was over...Pandora's body had been injured THROUGH....the magick was making its progress, but things were about to go from BAD to WORSE as Circe herself emerged from the grand hall of the rotunda, intending to end this stand off herself!>>
 
Isle of Aerie

<< Karen concentrated as she attempted to heal and revive Pandora.>>

that's it...

<< Pandora took her first instinctive deep breath...>>

breathe in child, let the magicks flow into your body and do their work.....

<< Karen's voice was icy, but there was a maternal warmth to it. As a doctor, it was her nature to help and nurture...it was STRENGTHENED by her own maternal nature as well. but even as it seemed Pandora would be save, Karen ...and the men that were covering her back....were BLASTED by a moon bolt....>>

AGGHHH!!!

<< Karen's head thrust back as she was slammed by the the moon bolt. SHE was lucky...the MEN who were blocking for her...were INCINERATED and she herself was now only dimly aware...as she slumped over....the pain she felt was only superceeded by her losing her grip on consciousness...>>

.......

<< Karenfell over, laying on her side, unconscious. ...and the magick that she had been working had been shattered. Pandora was HEALED, physically in tact but she hadnt yet awakened. at this point it might be BETTER if she played dead...now that CIRCE had made the scene.
 
Isle of Aerie

:: Alycia was JARRED as the moon bolt blasted her blockade from behind. the LIGHT from the blast was blinding, but as the smoke cleared...MORE of her men were dead and Karen was unconscious. Pandora was healed, but not yet awake....and Alycia saw CIRCE herself. the woman came forward slowly....and Alycia, not wanting any more of her men to die...did what she thought was best.::

Force Works....hit and RUN!

:: Alycia, would stay behind, with Karen and Pandora....but she wouldnt allow any more of her men to die needlessly against Circe. drawing her plasma cannon, took aim for Circe's chest.::

Keep BACK, witch!

:: Alycia yelled with force, as she seeked to protect Karen and Pandora.::

:: the bestiamorphs were now greeted by a NEW threat. RAMPAGE arrived, seemingly out of NO WHERE! did this mean THE SIX as a whole were back? Alycia could scarcely react...when SHE herself was GRABBED by a large, powerfull CENTAUR....he lifted her up off the ground, holding her in such a wawy that she could not move AT ALL...she was helpless. The centaur was now at Circe's side, holding Alycia hostage as she stood over the bodies of Karen and Pandora.::
 
Isle of Aerie

<< giving Persephone the privacy she needed, Morgan quietly joined the others in waiting. she knew that Hecate and Persephone would come to terms. History beared that out, but to have seen all this...to know how it all REALLY happened, it was something that would stay with Morgan forever. HISTORY did not do ANY of this justice.>>

<< the medallion returned them to THEIR time and space, they were now back at ground zero where barbara's mansion once stood, the enchanted forest was NOTHING like it was in Perspehone's time...and there was still smoke and ash in the air here.>>

<< Haleigh picked up on Alycia and Karen, no doubt her powers were back to full strength, and without a word, Morgan teleports them to the isle of aerie...but the island is so MASSIVE and sprawling and without the scrying glass , Morgan didndt have a precise location for Karen and Alycia. They DID however see the CHAOS around...the sounds of violence, the cries of frienzied creatuers and sounds of energy blasts. as the six fanned out to find Karen and Alycia, Morgan felt the PAIN that Karen felt as she was hit by ...>>

A MOON BOLT!

<< pointing to where a large flash could be seen>>

Circe has found THEM!!

<< a disc takes them there...Rampage, was a step ahead, already battling creatures that looked large, stronger and more PREPARED than the ones at the mansion....but Morgan could only think about her mother!>>

MOM!!

<< Morgan lifted up into the air, racing for her mother but CIRCE blocked her path and a CENTAUR held Alycia hostage!>>
 
Isle of Aerie

{ Circe put up her hand in "stop" gesture as Morgan flew toward them}

STOP where you are, Spellbinder!

{ looking at the time with a devilish, almost psychotic grin. Karen and Pandora both lay behind her on the ground, knocked out.}

NOT ANOTHER STEP!

or the good doctor and pandora are DEAD!

{ gesturing to Alycia who was STRUGGLING valiantly but still in vain against the strength of the centaur's hold.}

your HUMAN ally, Alycia Barnett is a most worthy warrior, with the tenacity of a DEMON but if ANY of you moves...I'll see to it that SHE becomes nothing more than a tasty snack for my beloved pets...while she still LIVES!


{ she looks at Persephone with contempt}

you don't realize how FORTUNATE you are, that the Six were with you when you esacped me. You've ALL managed to return, without damaging history and you are seemingly prepared to defeat me now that you know the truth...but I have the power, the annointing of Hecate..and there is NOTHING you can do to keep me from taking Pandora's Box!

{ she laughs smugly}

i hope you enjoyed your little trip...because this is your FINAL stop!

{ a corona of dark magick forms around her hand...as she, Karen, Pandora and Alycia disappear in a globe of violet light. her voice now in the stormy air around them.}

RISE bestiamorphs. you are at your STRONGEST here on this island, propelled and encouraged by MY will and desire for destruction! heed your mistress and DESTROY these tresspasses. drain the marrow from their very BONES while I claim what is MINE BY RIGHT!

{ a jagged bolt of lightning flashes across the sky as the six are bum rushed by the bestiamorphs rejuvinated....beating, clawing, kicking and more.}
 
Circe's isle

Nicolas looked on with not a small amount of compassion as Hecate and Persephone parted ways. He understood her a bit better now, but he was concerned that she would never let anyone get too close, for fear of losing them.

As the talisman did its work, Nicolas and the team found themselves in the midst of a pitched battle. As they got their bearings Haleigh reported that Karen and Alycia were here, and in trouble!!! He was still working through his changes and was unsure as to how exactly to help them. He did make contact with Alycia's mind, but could only read her thoughts. He "listened" as Pandora was hit and as they worked to try to save her, with larger Bestiamorphs closing in on them!!!

Almost instinctively, he reached out to them, and he found he was still able to teleport and find their bodies with his TK.

As the bestiamorphs closed in, Alycia and Karen would notice a familiar dark form materialize between them and the beasts. Pulling his axe, he strode in quickly , cutting down the beasts on one front and giving others a bit of pause at this new visitor. The ladies would find that they were now inside of a hardened dome that protected them from the onrush as Nicolas roared at the challenge. He spoke urgently to the two, his deep voice conveying his true concern and regard for them as he jumped quickly from side to side, severing limbs and pushing their enemies back.

Ladies, take a breather. I have a score to settle with these guys...

As monstrous reinforcements arrived, the ladies would notice Nicolas' skin HARDEN, becoming like stone, as he turned to deal out more pain and punishment.

Suddenly, a moon bolt rocked the isle, breaking his force dome and killing several soldiers. It was Circe and while Rampage tried to react, the Centaur had grabbed Alycia and made for his queen who was standing over Karen and Pandora.

As Rampage saw Morgan make for Circe, he turned and vaulted forward to engage the Centaur head-on...

Only to stop in his tracks as Circe threatened the trio's very lives. She seemed so smug as she teleported away with her hostages to leave the Six against an island of Bestiamorphs. Nicolas was at the end of his rope. he had been beaten, incinerated, brain-shredded, and for what? So this bitch could still win?!! His skin turned again to a dark black material as he spoke to Morgan with a stern voice.

Find them and help them!!! I will buy you some time!!!

RAMPAGE jumped forward, away from the group. As the monsters began to onrush him, he turned and made a circle with his hand. The ground around the rest of the six depressed, forming an impressive moat around them and pushing the bestiamorphs outside it.He was trying to buy them time to act. As the rest of them watched, they could see as he would battle the beats, get overwhelmed for a moment, then teleport elsewhere to fight on, moving to keep the moat clear so they could work...
 
Isle of Aerie

:: Alison, in trade mark fashion, "watched" Hecate and Persephone quietly, as a pair of disembodied cobalt blue eyes floated hidden among the brush of the enchanted forest. she was not the only one watching...Bupol was in the trees above. but as Bupol watched, and Alison looked upon him...she had a FLASH...seeing herself and the others back in their time...and a vision...a vision of amazons riding their steeds...rushing into BATTLE..... but what did that mean? the amazons were under the care of Athena and Artemis....did they exist in their timeline as well? ::

:: she wasnt sure what to make of it, or why bupol triggered that image, but at the moment, as Hecate took her final leave of the Six and persephone, the time had come for them to return to their time. the enchanted forest changed to suit the times in which they lived...and it was a sad, tragic site. the ground zero after math of their fatefull first encounter with Circe. all at once, Alison was reminded too clearly of the danger they faced...that the WORLD faced as the red moon hung low and they were no longer intoxicated by its haunting red glow.::

:: Haleigh got a fix on Karen and Alycia. They had succeeded in rescuing Pandora and were fighting for their lives on the Isle of Aerie! At Haleigh's urging, Spellbinder teleports them and they arrive on the Isle. this land which was largely unknown to the mortal men of earth was sprawling and beautifull. the rotunda rivaled the Parthenon in its prime...but unlike the Parthenon, the rotunda maintained its strong beauty.::

:: there were sounds of violence and chaos and as Morgan saw the flash of a moonbolt, she teleported the team once more to find Circe standing over the bodies of Karen and Pandora. they werent dead! but there were in grave danger. Alycia was forcibly taken hostage and as she cursed and struggled against the centaur, Circe ordered Morgan and Rampage to step back and for none of them to move.::

:: Alison extended her hand and drew breath as she was about to TELEBLINK the three women but Circe cut her off...::

Circe said:
if ANY of your moves, they are DEAD!
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:: Alison was fast, but she was no fool. Circe was imbued with Hecate's power and would be the only one capable of countering her teleblinking. she held her ground and remained silent...already looking 'ahead' on what to do next, when SUDDENLY the vision she'd had back in the enchanted forest began to make sense! she knew what was coming...something that even CIRCE couldnt have predicted! the past and the present were coming together to make for a surprising FUTURE!!::

:: circe teleported herself and her hostages and the six were left to face an endless ARMY (seemingly) of bestiamorphs...now more powerfull and renewed than before!::

:: Rampage immediately began to fight back and it was OBVIOUS that Spellbinder and Guardian would have to be among those to go after Circe... she absentmindedly held out her hand, TRUE FREEZING a demonic looking razor backed hedge hog that was charging madly for her, tearing up the terrain that he crossed over. as he was subjected to temporal stasis and true freezing, he was encased in a truly thick chunk of ice while his temporal field was suspended....she then gestured ala' Prue Halliwell and TK'ed the frozen mass across the length of her sight, slamming into several bestiamorphs like bowling pins with her own improvised "bowling ball"::

Spellbinder, let's hurry. We've little time.

:: Spellbinder and Guardian rush off to the rotunda seemingly forgetting to ask anyone ELSE for help. Spell flies, while Guardian runs at accelerated speeds. their departure wouldnt go unnoticed by Persephone and like it or not, she had just as much reason to help them fight againt Circe PERSONALLY. ::
 
Aerie- the rotunda

<< Spellbinder halted her advance, glaring with anguish AND anger as Circe took Karen, Alycia and Pandora hostage.>>

It's YOU who will be taking your final bow if you hurt them..you witch! We KNOW your secret...how you DECEIVED Hecate! you're on BORROWED TIME!

<< Morgan yelled but Circe, in typical terrorist fashion, took her hostages and teleported. most likely somewhere inside the rotunda, leaving THEM to face the defenses of the island!>>

<< Rampage advised some of the team to go for Karen, Alycia and Pandora while the others stayed and fought. at this point, Morgan KNEW she had to fight Circe for more than just saving her mother. she had to avenge Hecate and REPAIR the damage done by Circe. but she couldnt do it alone. Circe had the advantage of raw power on her side.>>

<< with the sound of rushing chimes, Spellbinder took off, flying for the rotunda, Guardian followed along side with accelerated speed. they both dodged and evaded creatures who attempted to bar their way. they didnt have TIME for this and while they knew it would be better to face Circe as a team....they had no choice but to go now. Pandora's life was at stake...not to mention those that Morgan held near and dear to her heart!>>

<< looking down to Alison.>>

she's in her apothecary! the magickal detection goes BOTH ways. i can sense HER like a blaring beacon in this dark expanse!

<< but in her heart..she feared she might not be STRONG enough to stop circe...even WITH the encouragemenet that Hecate gave her...>>

<< the witches arrived into the grand hall of the rotunda. this place was BEAUTIFULL...it was as beautifull as the Parthenon had been in Persephone's time...a testament to Circe's view of herself and her demand for luxury. Spellbinder hovered for a moment as she and Guardian looked around.>>

any idea...just what we're going to do when we GET there , Alison? we KNOW what Circe can do...we barely escaped the last time....and NOW...

<< Morgan's tone was agitated.>>
 
[ They had only been back in their time period for mere minutes when they were once again in the midst of a vicious battle. Delilah trusted Alison and Morgan to rescue Karen and Alycia - they were the best suited to fight Circe. She knew that she was no match for Circe this time, as she hadn't been the last time they had fought.

The bestiamorphs closed in, snarling and clawing at the remainder of the Six. Nicolas was fighting them off with tenacity. She began picking them off one by one with her laser blasts, hitting groups of them at once with her photons, but still they came. It was all they could do to keep the stalemate.

Hopefully, it would be enough to allow Guardian and Spellbinder to succeed in their part of the mission. ]
 
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