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Post by Oracle on Aug 10, 2009 16:56:28 GMT -5
Christina watched as the elevator closed and took another deep breath. Storm took a step closer to Christina and lightly squeezed Christina's shoulders. Christina turned around to face Storm.
Christina: Do you think we did the right thing?
Storm: We can only hope that he will keep his word. He did seem different from the others.
Christina lightly nodded her head and took a long look at the inhancing headband Psychonaut had left. She firmed her grip on the headband as she looked back up towards the elevator.
Christina: Yeah he did.
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Post by M_a_K on Aug 10, 2009 18:21:22 GMT -5
Marcus looked back at Keiy. He ran over to the unconsious boy and threw him into the mansion. "May you burn in hell with Mephisto. Just like I did." He growled as he ran toward his employer to follow.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Aug 10, 2009 19:57:55 GMT -5
(Psychonaut with Talia on his back and Marcus walked over to where Count was standing. He turned to the three of them. Placing his hand on Marcus's shoulder first, he teleported him back to the plane. He then walked over to Psychonaut and did the same. He kneed on the ground and carried Emily in his arms. He turned to Shadowcat one last time.)
Count: I like this one. She will make an excellent Sovereign agent. Under my guidance, of course.
(Count and Emily sank into the shadow beneath them.)
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Post by Shadowcat on Aug 10, 2009 20:39:57 GMT -5
Kitty picked her head up to look at Count as he spoke to her. A small bruise could be seen on her cheek where Count has slapped her with his ring. When Count picked up Emily and disappeared, Kitty desparately tried getting up and going after him.
Shadowcat: NO!!!
Kitty couldn't even get onto her knees in time. She groaned and slammed her fist on the floor.
Shadowcat: DAMN IT!!
Kitty laid back on the ground and rolled onto her back. She covered her eyes with her non-bleeding hand and tried to compose herself. Things went really bad today, but before Kitty could work on correcting those problems the wounded needed to be helped. Kitty picked herself up and looked over to Bobby and Keiy. Bobby seemed to be stirring. The bullets have chipped Bobby in his ice form, and Kitty knew that the bullets would still be imbedded in him if he reverted back to his human form. But Keiy remained unconscious and constantly bleeding. He needed help now. Kitty crawled over and used some of her energy she had been saving up to phase the bullets from his stomach.
Shadowcat: Keiy, can you hear me? Come on, say something.
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Post by M_a_K on Aug 10, 2009 20:42:25 GMT -5
Keiy was dreaming in his unconscious state. He dreamed of horrid places and of past loves. He dreamed of the flame titan that haunts his dream. But he drempt of something that made his body stir. It was of someone running away from something. But of what he wasn't sure. His vision was too burred, but he could tell it was very dark and he himself was afraid. Then it turned to Marcus. The image held, blaring in his mind, coursing hate though out his being. He let out a low growl.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Aug 11, 2009 16:17:48 GMT -5
(Psychonaut carefully laid Talia on one of the chairs to rest. The moment Count appeared back in the plane with Emily, Psychonaut suddenly felt numb. He placed Emily on one of the chairs and placed his hand on her wounds. A shadowy aura touched the wound and it immediately healed it.)
Psychonaut: Count, why is she here?
Count: She will be our newest member.
(Count's words struck him like lightning. How would he explain this to the X-men one day? Feeling guilty, he left to the back part of the plane, to do some thinking away from his father. Count placed his hand on Emily's forehead and began using his powers to infiltrate her mind. He did it the same way he had done to Storm, but this time, nobody would come to her rescue. After he finished, he turned to Marcus.)
Count: You have done phenomenal on your first mission. How much American dollars would you like for your first payment?
(Count walked over and opened one of the compartments, where bags and luggage were normally kept. He pulled out a large briefcase, opened it and showed it to Marcus. The briefcase was filled with outstanding amounts of currency from all over the world.)
Count: You can choose as much as you would like.
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Post by M_a_K on Aug 11, 2009 17:11:25 GMT -5
Marcus didn't say anything. Something puzzled him. <He didn't go all out like he usually does... and he had wings and a tail... And all of those weird markings.>He thought to himself. Only after the thought did he see what Count was offering him. He looked up and said,"How about a position in your organization? That way, I get fed and have shelter and have ammo. Besides... It seems that your enemy is mine as well. You would have an extra rook in on the board for whatever purpose you want. What do ya say?"
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Post by Oracle on Aug 11, 2009 17:42:08 GMT -5
After the noise from upstairs went down a bit, Christina and Storm decided it was safe to return upstairs. They entered the elevator and returned to the ground floor. When they stepped out, they only saw Kitty, Iceman, and Keiy. Emily and Tiffany were gone. Kitty looked up and saw Christina and Storm making their way towards them.
Shadowcat: We need to hurry. The mansion's going to...
Christina: No, Kitty. It's ok. The mansion is not going to self-destruct. We took care of everything. What happened? Where's Tiffany and Emily?
Shadowcat: Tiffany was transported back to the mansion, but Emily was taken. The Sovereigns left us to be blow up with the manison. But now that the immediate threat is over, Keiy needs medical attention. Christina, I want you to use your telekinesis to hold Keiy still and bring him to the medical ward. Storm, can you please lead her? I'll get Bobby.
Storm: Of course. Be careful, child.
Christina nodded her head and concentrated on her powers. Keiy was surrounded in a purple aura as Christina levitated Keiy to the elevator. Kitty walked over to Bobby and helped him to the elevator.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Aug 11, 2009 18:18:06 GMT -5
(Count was surprised by his answer. He was not expecting this at the least, but it was a better deal for Count and the Sovereigns. The surprised look turned into a sinister smile. He nodded in approving his suggestion.)
Count: Consider yourself an honorary member of my future Empire.
(There was no need to see into his eyes, like Sara had done to Arnold. Since Count had already done that, and he had definitely proved himself in the battlefield. He extended his hand with his ring to Marcus.)
Count: Welcome to my family.
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Post by M_a_K on Aug 11, 2009 18:31:42 GMT -5
Marcus knew what to do. He bent down, kissed the ring, and said,"Tastes like that bitch they call Shadowcat," as he stood up.
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Keiy's dreams took a turn for the worst. He could see Lands in ruin. Creatures mutilated by toucher. He was both horrified and strangely enchanted by the sight. He could see space crafts and deamons. But what horrified him the most was the great black dragon coiling around a tower. It gave him the same feel as when he encountered the shadow king. His unconscious body wanted to curl up but the purple aura wouldn't let him.
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Post by Shadowcat on Aug 11, 2009 19:32:06 GMT -5
The elevator stopped into the subbasement once again and Storm led the way to the hospital wing. When they arrived, Christina lowered Keiy onto one of the tables as Kitty helped Bobby onto another table.
Shadowcat: Storm, Keiy needs blood, so you need to test his blood type first. Christina, help her.
Christina nodded her head and assisted Storm in testing Keiy for his blood type and helping to bandage his wounds. Kitty turned her attention back to Bobby, still in his ice form. It made finding the bullets inside his arm and side easier as Kitty phased them out one by one. After the bullets were taken out, Bobby reverted back to his human form and the bullet holes began to bleed.
Iceman: Hm, should have just stayed frozen.
Shadowcat: Yeah, you are your own cryogenic chamber. Good news is if you stay frozen a lot, you won't age as fast.
Iceman: Nice. Have to keep looking good for the ladies.
Kitty silently laughed to herself and just shook her head as she began to wrap Bobby's wounds. While she was finishing, Bobby noticed the bruise on her face. He held her face and took a closer look.
Iceman: Hey. Are you okay?
Shadowcat: Don't worry about it; I'm fine.
Kitty removed Bobby's hand from her face and turned around to face the others.
Shadowcat: How's Keiy?
Storm: We are found his blood type and are starting the blood transfusion now. We also bandaged his wounds so all he needs is just rest and time to heal. He's lucky; he received help just in time.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Aug 11, 2009 20:03:16 GMT -5
(One of the pilots walked into the room and handed a note to Count. He looked at the pilot, giving him a "What's this?" look.)
Pilot: Its a note from one of our agents currently stationed in Germany.
( Psychonaut heard someone mention Germany and he ran into the room. Count read the note. The mission was a success and there was something to do with rebels. On the bottom of the note were coordinates to the area where the note came from. He knew instantly that he would have to go there. He turned to Marcus and Psychonaut, the only two members that were wide awake.)
Count: Would you two mind going to check something in Germany?
(Psychonaut's was over joyed at hearing this. Germany was west of the Czech Republic, where his mother was located. It was as if God was moving fate to his advantage. Psychonaut nodded and the two waited for Marcus's answer.)
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Post by M_a_K on Aug 11, 2009 20:57:52 GMT -5
Marcus merely replied,"I am your rook now. Move me as you see fit." He was glad to hear that he was going on another mission. <Maybe this will give me time to think things over....>He thought.
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Keiy's condition didn't improve much. In his dreams he was now talking to the great black dragon. It spoke in a female's voice. You have much power... If you learned how to use it. You could do miraculous things. You could create portals, enslave the mind, or even raise the dead. Yet you refuse. You even lessened your own strength. Why? Keiy didn't respond right away. Then he told the dragon,"Because it isn't right. That path is full of horrors that I don't want. I have grown weary of death." He could feel something rushing through him. He was slipping out of his dream state. <I just want to know that everybody is safe.> His eyes fluttered as he tried to escape his dream, but to no avail
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Post by Amy, Ave., Tiff., Stiff. on Aug 11, 2009 22:15:11 GMT -5
Emily screamed in her head as his darkness invaded every pore in her body, it felt so icky... yet familiar. It only took a moment for her to embrace the dark connection and saw the way it approved of. She had thought the same way secretly for a short while anyhow.
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Post by Shadowcat on Aug 12, 2009 18:52:38 GMT -5
Kitty listened to the beeping of the monitors until she decided she should try to contact Liz. She instructed the others to stay and watch over Keiy before she left the medical wing. She walked into the command station to use the communications system so that she could upgrade the security systems while she was there. She put on a headpiece and called the mansion as she began her work.
Shadowcat: Liz? Are you there? It's Kitty. Please respond.
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