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Post by Count/Winterfire on Mar 1, 2010 18:44:08 GMT -5
(Count was in a meditative state. He was watching a torch, one of many that were around the hall. It was very late, and mostly everyone in the castle was asleep. So many of the torches were already out or dimly lit. The one Count was starring at was brighter than the rest. The day was a devastating one for both the Sovereigns and X-men. He continued to look at the bright flame in front of him. Count knew that the events of the day were a major setback for him. However, his lust for power was eternal. Almost like the flame that continued on through the night. Map walked over to Count.) Map: Count, its late. You might not want or even need rest, but if you ever so change your mind, I have a room prepared for you. I am going to bed. We are all going to need our strength tomorrow. Count: Thank you, Sara. But that won't be necessary. We'll have a meeting the first thing in the morning. Map: Will do. Good night. (Once Map was gone, Count turned back to the flame. As the pre-dawn hours went by, more and more torches went out. Just like the fires around the hall, Count knew the end of this war was nigh.)
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Post by Map. on Mar 22, 2010 17:35:55 GMT -5
(Map woke up early in the next morning. She was in her new office, that had once belonged to her predecessor Dame Himmel Kaiserin. Map smiled to herself as she rotated in her big chair. She felt like a kid in a candy store. Siren came in the room and saw Map spinning in the chair. Map then abruptly stopped and immediately felt embarrassed. Map turned to face the girl with the golden hair. Siren was wearing a light blue robe, which matched beautifully with her eyes.)
Map: Ever heard of knocking!!
Siren: You called me in? I figured you were expecting me.
Map: Siren, never expect anything, that way you will never be disappointed.
Siren: Its a little early for words of wisdom, don't you think, madame?
Map: Get out, and come in again. And this time knock!
(Siren left the room and knocked on the door.)
Map: Come in.
(Siren opened the door and entered the room.)
Map: Good morning.
Siren: Morning.
Map: How did you sleep?
Siren: It was pleasant.
(The girl let out a yawn. Staying up late with Alex showed her tiredness in her attitude and complexion.)
Siren: You called me in? What is it that you need me to do?
Map: Yes. Maricela, I need you to wake up the triplets and our other guests. Tell them to head to the hall for breakfast. Remember to also tell them that there will be a meeting with Count after wards.
Siren: As you wish.
(Siren gave a graceful bow, before walking out of the room and heading toward the dormitories.)
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Mar 22, 2010 23:44:47 GMT -5
(Max looked around his surroundings. Everything was pitch black, almost impossible to see where he was going. He could only make out the outlines of cars, tress, buildings, and other objects. The only signs of light were from the stars in the sky and the stars below him. He was standing in a plain of space where he could see the cosmos all around him. Max began to walk into the darkness. As he walked, he heard the sounds of running water. He looked to the side and saw the outline of what looked like a fountain. As he continued down the sidewalk, he reached his destination. Max looked up and saw the outline of some sort of building. The building was never ending, as it seemed to be piercing the darkness above for eternity. He made his way toward the door. Max placed his hand on the door handle and was ready to open it. He took a deep breath and then suddenly, the sound of church bells began ringing. With each powerful bang of the bells, everything around him began to fade in a mist. Max woke up in disappointment, to find himself back in his guest room back in Map's castle.)
Psychonaut: So close.
(He then noticed that the church bells, in reality, was someone knocking on the door. Max got off his bed, went over to the door. He opened it and there stood Siren.)
Siren: Morning.
Psychonaut: Morning?
Siren: It took you long enough to wake up. Well, anyways, breakfast will be served in the grand hall in forty minutes. You may wish to get ready by then. There will be a meeting with Count after wards.
Psychonaut: Gotcha.
(He closed the door and went back to the room. He opened the drawer, garbed some of the clean cloths and a towel that were always provided to the guests. He then made his way out of the room and to the showers. Meanwhile, Siren went to the next door and began banging on Marcus's door.)
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Post by M_a_K on Mar 29, 2010 20:15:05 GMT -5
Marcus woke up as soon as the banging started. He grumbled, turned over and tried to ignore it. When it didn't stop he got up, shifted into full human form and answered the door with morning sarcasm. "You do know that I didn't order room service, right?" When Siren didn't respond he decided to be a little less sarcastic."Right, well, who do I have to kill this time?" Unfortunately he doesn't know much less sarcastic than that.
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Post by Map. on Apr 1, 2010 23:54:48 GMT -5
Siren: Sounds like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Anyways, right now you have to get ready for breakfast, which will be served in forty minuets. After breakfast, you and the others will have a meeting with Count. At that time, you'll find out who needs to be killed. Good morning to you.
(Siren backed away and went over to Talia's door and began banging just like the two others.)
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Post by M_a_K on Apr 2, 2010 18:11:13 GMT -5
Marcus watched as Siren as she went to Talia's door."So you are the room sevice lady!" he muttered under his breath. Marcus then turned around and put on his clothes and walked out the door to the dining hall.
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Post by Map. on Apr 6, 2010 20:25:18 GMT -5
(Siren stopped and gave Marcus a dark look. She then continued knocking on the door. Siren heard Talia unlocking the door before opening it.)
Siren: Breakfast is starting in 40 minutes. You have until that time to shower and get dressed. After breakfast, you and the others will be meeting with Count.
Talia: Okay. Have you already waken everyone?
Siren: Just Max and the guy with the large mouth.
Talia: I see.
Siren: I am going to go wake up the triplets now. Why do you ask?
Talia: No reason. Thanks for the wake up call.
(Siren nodded respectfully and then went to wake the triplets. Talia stood outside her door, until Siren was gone. She then went over to Max's room and knocked. With no response, she went into her own room. She grabbed a bath robe and a towel. With lightning speed, she made her way to the showers. She showered for fifteen minutes, and then she got out. Talia put on her robe and placed the towel on her hair and then got out.)
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Apr 6, 2010 21:07:24 GMT -5
(Max went into the men's shower room. He looked at the clock that hung above the archway. It was 7:25. He only managed to get a few hours of sleep. Max had wished he had gotten more sleep, both for rest and to know more about the mysterious dream. A part of him wished he had never woken up at all. He made his way into one of the showers. He closed the curtain, removed his clothes and turned on the water. Naturally, the water was cold at first. Though, it did help wake him up, and then it got warmer. Ten minuets later, he got out of the shower, dried him self with his towel, and changed into his clean clothes. He grabbed his clothes with his right arm and placed the towel around his neck. Just as he came out of the shower room, Talia came out of the woman's side.)
Talia: Morning Max. How did you sleep?
Psychonaut: It could have been better.
Talia: Why is that?
Psychonaut: I don't know. Just the thought of sleeping in this huge castle makes me feel uneasy. Like those places they have listed on those top ten countdowns they show on the travel channel. You know, the places where people were brutally murdered and their ghosts haunt the place for all eternity.
Talia: You're dad's scarier than anything we'll find in this castle.
Psychonaut: I was only joking.
(The two shared a laugh and continued walking together. Then, their was an awkward silence, which was broken by Talia.)
Talia: But seriously. How are you holding up?
Psychonaut: What are you talking about?
Talia: Look, I've been worried about you lately and Count feels the same.
Psychonaut: Does he now?
(His voice hinted signs of sarcasm.)
Talia: You know, from what Count told us yesterday, it sounds like everything is going to change. Isn't it? Everything to do with the Sovereigns.
Psychonaut: Have you ever felt like the road you're taking, was the best path to your destination, but then suddenly, you realize you're going the exact opposite of where you want to go? How would you know what to do at that moment in time?
(At that moment, they reached the outside of their rooms. The two stopped and faced each other. Talia looked at Max's eyes.)
Talia: Its funny, that you're the psychic, and you don't know the answer. I know what's bothering you, and I know what you need to do. You need to find her.
(Suddenly, Max was filled with shock. How had she known that he wanted to look for his mother. He was about to question her, when she said.)
Talia: Go look for your sister. That's the right thing to do. We'll talk later, after Count's meeting.
(Talia went up to Max and gave him a kiss. She then pulled away and turned to her room and went inside to change. Max smiled to himself, looked down and noticed he was barefoot. He went into his room to put on his shoes. Once done, the two left there rooms and made their way to the grand hall.)
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Post by Count/Winterfire on Apr 24, 2010 22:37:07 GMT -5
(Max and Talia made their way to the grand hall, where the others were already serving themselves. They took their seats where the Marcus, Siren and the triplets were seated.)
Psychonaut: Morning everyone. What's for breakfast?
James: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon. Just help you're self, there's enough for everyone.
Nick: Not if Alex eats all of it first. His stomach is bigger than his ego.
(Nick and James laughed together. Alex socked Nick's shoulder in retaliation to his joke. James quickly remained silent.)
Nick: Oww! You b@stard! You could have broken my arm with your super strength.
Alex: Keep your mouth shut and you won't get hurt.
(Max rolled his eyes, as he began to serve himself some scrambled eggs from one of the large dishes onto his plate.)
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Post by M_a_K on Apr 29, 2010 21:45:39 GMT -5
Marcus sat next to the tripplets, grinning. He looked up when Max and Talia took their seats. "Morning Peoples. Sleep well?" Marcus asked, "Oh, and what was up with the room service lady?" His grin getting just a little bigger.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on May 1, 2010 14:28:46 GMT -5
(Max looked up at Marcus and nodded as he answered him.)
Psychonaut: Morning Marcus. I slept alright.
Talia: Same here, what about you?
(Talia questioned Marcus casually. There was an uncertain tone in her voice. She most likely still felt uncomfortable near Marcus. Max grabbed his fork and began eating his scrambled eggs.)
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Post by M_a_K on May 6, 2010 21:28:15 GMT -5
Marcus shruged and then said "Not bad." He grabbed some food and then began to eat. In between bites he asked "So what do you think the plan is?"
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Post by Count/Winterfire on May 8, 2010 17:32:33 GMT -5
Talia: Well, since our base was destroyed yesterday, we are probably going to get revenge on whoever those responsible.
(He wondered if Count would send him on the next mission. If so, that would ruin his plans on finding his mother. Fate was kind enough to bring him this close to the Czech Republic. It was only a matter of time. If Max was going to go with his plan, he would have to leave, today. Talia looked at Max and noticed something was troubling him. She was placed under order from Count to look after him.
Talia: Are you okay Max?
Psychonaut: What? Oh, of course I'm fine. Why do you ask?
Talia: No reason.
(Everyone continued to eat there food without saying much the whole time. Once everyone had finished, Siren stood up and looked at the group.)
Siren: Now that everyone is satisfied in the table, it is time we proceed with the meeting with Count. Please follow me, he is waiting for us at the library.
(The group piled the dirty plates one on top of the other. They then followed Siren out of the grand hall. She lead the group to a door that was almost has huge as the door for the grand hall. She pulled the handles back, opening the door. The group walked inside, Siren closed the door behind them. Count was sitting in a big comfy chair, his feet on a foot stool. He was holding a book in one hand and a half eaten apple in the other. Once the group entered the library, he put the book down and looked each of them.)
Count: Good morning everyone.
(Everyone gave him a "good morning.")
Count: I assume you all had a lovely breakfast. But now, I hope you are ready for the new task at hand. You all know that our main headquarters in Los Angeles was destroyed yesterday. From the information I could gather, I learned that a small group of X-men with the help of the authorities managed to destroyed our base. This has really got me worried.
Psychonaut: Way is that Count?
Count: Our main base has computer links to all our hideouts in the world. Meaning, now that our HQ is gone, the police will use those links to target our bases. That is why we cannot return to Paris or any other base. As we speak, governments are being informed about our locations and planning to strike at us. In a matter of days, they will attack. There is nothing we can do to prevent the Sovereigns from its destruction.
Alex: And you are only worried! Are we even safe here?
Count: Completely. We had just arrived yesterday, so we didn't have enough time to up-link this location with the main base. The only other place we could stay would be at Genosha with the Brotherhood. It would take a madman to even think of getting through Genosha's defenses.
(The group stayed quiet for a few seconds to let all of this sink in.
Talia: So what's the plan?
Count: First I'm going to need to send a small team to LA. The team will need to break in the Los Angles Police Department and free any of our agents that may be in jail. I'm hoping Winterfire will be one of them there. Marcus, you'll be going in this mission and I am putting you in charge.
(The focus of everyone shifted from Count to Marcus.)
Count: You may take three people with you. So what do you say? Are you up for it.
(The group waited for Marcus to accept the mission and to pick three teammates.)
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Post by M_a_K on May 8, 2010 21:16:03 GMT -5
"Well, damn." Marcus said. He didn't expect to be put under the spot."Well... Hmm...Yo! Triplets! Who does what?"He asked.
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Post by Count/Winterfire on May 8, 2010 22:40:43 GMT -5
Alex: Well, I have super human strength. My mutant powers allow me to have super durability, far beyond the full capacity of humans.
James: I can control radiation and use it however I choose. Most of the time I prefer using it in the form of blasts, which I can fire through my hands
Nick: And I can create illusions with my mind. I can make people see things that are not there. I can even make us invisible, if necessarily.
(They waited for Marcus to think it over, before he choose his answer.)
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