by KillerKowalski
*shaking Hellion*
THIRTY POUNDS ISN'T THAT BAD, I TELL YOU! NOT BAD!HA, HA, HA, HA!*faints*
_______________________________________________________by Dragon
'My Queen...we may have a problem...'
DQM: 'What's wrong?'
Dragon: 'It seems that the one in the golf cart knows teleportation.'
DQM: 'WHAT!? Killer knows teleportation? Are you sure?'
Dragon: 'Yes my Queen. He was here a moment ago and
then he disappeared. I have searched for his presence and I have found him.'
DQM: 'Well? Where is he?'
Dragon: 'He's unconscious in the elevator with Hellion.'
DQM: 'He's WHERE????'
Dragon: 'I am certain of it. I can not understand it
either.'
DQM: *sigh* 'Keep me posted.'Dragon: 'Of course My Queen.'
*Dragon breaks link*
_______________________________________________________
by Hellion
Whooooooooooo!Whooooooooooo! By DQM From a Dragon's view....
_______________________________________________________By Devilz Angel
>>making her way back to the door<<
By all thatz dark and unholy...what am I doing???
>reachez out to Sheetan< Well, I'm at the door, iz itclear to come out???
Chapter 10
By DQM
Sending for a new dragon to transport Tori to her soon
to be new friends, Dragon waits on the roof.
At the sight of the approaching Gold, Dragon calls
out, 'It's about time you got here.'
Chapter 11
By Hellion
Waiting for Percy to come back with help, Hellion sits
impatiently in the elevator. She stares at the gap at
the top of the elevator. She hears a thunderous
rumbling from above, an explosion of shattered glass
and the terrified screams of WWF employees. The
Dragons. Hellion smiles. Serves them right! The smile fades away from
Hellion’s face. WWF employees. Not all of whom are a
part of this war. Another explosion, this one was
close. Hellion lowers her head as dust and debris
fall from elevator ceiling onto her helmet. Hellion
coughs. Augh! Sigh.
_______________________________________________________By DQM
Looking from Kane to the doorway where DA has
disappeared through, I can't help but to wonder at
Kane's ulterior motives for joining us . . .
Chapter 12
Hurrying down the hall after the others, Kane almost
steps on Percy as he scrambles around the corner.
Reaching down to pick up the terrified rat, Kane holds
him close to his chest to make him feel more secure.
Watching this brief episode, I can't help but wonder,
*how can I not trust this man?*Shaking my head at Kane's questioning glance, we
continue down the hall.
To Be Continued...
who! whoa! what! what?! Hellion’s eyes snap open.
Killer? Killer, is that you? Am I dreaming?
No, my eyes are open. Maybe it’s one of those dreams
where I’m asleep but dreaming that I’m awake? Slowly
Hellion pulls herself up in a sitting position.
AAAHHH! MY NECK! Nope! I’m not dreaming! Ohhhh!
What happened? Her thoughts are fuzzy then she
remembers. Kane. Kane! Kane tried to kill me!
Oh my god! DQM! Devilz Angel! Kane’s one of them! I’ve got to help them!
Struggling to her feet, she pushes on door open
buttons. Nothing happens. She starts pounding on the
rest of the buttons. Hey! Let me out! Open up!Open up! Open! Open! Open!
Bing. The doors open but instead of a hallway,
there’s a brick wall! Shit! Hellion starts hitting
the buttons again. Nothing. Augh! Looks like I’m
the one that needs help! Hellion tries to communicate
using the mental telepathy but she hears nothing. She
tries again, this time with Devilz Angel. Still
nothing. Taking a deep breath, she closes her eyes
and concentrates, she hears something! It's like
static, it's, it's...
Okay Percy, go find someone to help me get out of here!
As the Dragon's feast upon the freshly killed body of
Jericho, a small figure emerges cautiously from a
hidden side exit that dumps into a tight alleyway. In
the growing moonlight, a slight glare can be seen
reflected from the figure's head.
'My Queen, it appears as if Austin is trying to make
his escape out the side alley exit.'
Before I can respond, a new cry of fury tears through
the night sky. It comes from a shadow gliding upon the
night's wind. As Austin tries to make a break for the
parking lot, the shadow takes shape in front him,abruptly cutting off any exit.
As the shadow materializes, a shape is revealed. It is
the shape of a Dragon, one of the purest Black Dragons
imaginable. Never before has any Dragon like this been
seen. Oh yes, Black Dragons exist, but not like this.
This Dragon was blacker than black, it was darker than
the starless sky above us. It was as dark as the soul
of the Creature who rode him.
Dragon: 'My Queen, it's a Dragon!'
DQM: '?????'
Leaping effortlessly from the Dragon's back, this new
Creature of Darkness lands in a pool of black cloth as
his cloak flutters gently around him in the breeze.
Raising his head to view Austin, a face is revealed...
Dragon: 'My Queen! This new Dragon has brought one of our own'
DQM: 'What do you mean? One of our own?'
Dragon: 'He's a Creature. I believe he goes by the name Lord of Darkness'
DQM: 'TLoD is here? Excellent. Let Him deal with
Austin. You keep me updated, I'm talking with Kane. DA
should be outside anytime now.'
Dragon: 'Kane? I thought He was taken care of?'
DQM: 'He was, but He's not any longer. Don't bother
asking because I haven't figured out why He wants to
help either, just keep watch.'
Dragon: 'What do you want me to do with DA?'
DQM: 'Leave her be. She's only checking on Christian.'
Leaving the other Dragons to their feast, Dragon flys
to the roof of the neighboring building to get a
better view of the fight below, Dragon attempts to
make contact with the Black........ Nothing. It's as
if the Black isn't even there. Searching the Darkness,
no Black Dragon can be seen.
Turning his attention back to the fight below, Dragon
settles in for a long night.In the alley below, Austin sizes up this mysterious
opponent.
"Who the hell are you supposed to be boy?"
Smiling to himself LoD answers,
"No one you know, but
you will find out soon enough."
Austin: "Son, if you don't get out of my damn way, I'm
gonna stomp a mud hole the size of Texas in your assand walk it dry."
Standing silent, TLoD just waits for the rattlesnaketo make his move.
Mistaking the silence for fear, Austin makes hismove...
Easily side stepping Austin's feeble attempt at a
flying crossbody, TLoD just laughs.
"WOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" Watching Austin land
unceremoniously on his face, TLoD stands with hands
upraised. "Is that all you got? BOY."
Getting up and staring at TLoD in surprise, Austinshakes his head.
Slipping his cloak from his shoulders, TLoD stands as
a matidor facing a charging bull. Only this bull has
the bite of a rattlesnake. As Austin rushes him, TLoD
steps aside with cloak fluttering above Austin's
head...Screaming "OLE" as Austin falls head first into
a pile of garbage, TLoD tosses his cloak aside and
takes a more determined stance. "Enough of the games.
I tire of this shit. Austin, it's time to learn
exactly WHO I AM!" Diving for Austin, TLoD catches him
off guard. Slamming Austin's head into the garbage can, TLoD draws blood.
With rage running through his veins, Austin shoves
TLoD off and climbs to his feet. Grabbing a bag from
the garbage, Austin swings it at TLoD's head. Ducking,
TLoD grabs a garbage can lid and smashes the edge of
it against Austin's bad knee. Screaming in pain,
Austin tries to get the upper hand. Somehow managing
to lock TLoD in a side headlock, Austin tries to subdue our Dark friend.
Driving an elbow into Austin's gut, TLoD escapes the
hold. Turning on Austin, TLoD back bodydrops him into
a dumpster. Waiting until Austin tries to climb out,
TLoD slams the lid on Austin's head. Reaching into the
dumpster, TLoD grabs Austin by the back of the neck
and drags him out to the ground.
Fighting back, Austin manages to land a few quick
punches to TLoD face and head. Covering up, TLoD is
backed against the wall. Seeing Austin's fist flying
straight toward his head, TLoD ducks and is awarded
with the sight of Austin slamming his fist into the
bricks. Hands on hips, TLoD taunts Austin, "WOOOOOOO
HOOOOO! Damn son, that musta hurt."
Spinning on TLoD, Austin spears him into the side of
the dumpster. Regaining his feet, Austin starts to
kick at the fallen TLoD. Before Austin can do too much
damage, he hears the beating of wings behind him.
Spinning around to face this sneak attack head on,
Austin finds himself staring at a shadow flying right
toward his head. Forgetting about TLoD, Austin ducksand faces his new attacker.
As Austin stands distracted, TLoD makes his move.
Silently getting up from the ground, TLoD sneaks
around behind Austin. Running up from behind , TLoD
snaps on the Stunner. Completely caught off guard,
Austin has no time to escape his own deadly move. With
a simple "WOO HOO" TLoD drops to the ground bringing
Austin down with him. Hearing a dull *SNAP* upon
impact, TLoD stands and views his fallen prey.
Kneeling beside Austin, TLoD finds no signs of life.
"I guess that's what happens when fans try to execute
a dangerous move like that." Standing up and
straightening his attire, "Damn, if I had known that
this would happen, I would have tried something moredevestating."
Kicking at Austin's wretched broken body with his
boot, TLoD simply signals for his Dragon.
'It looks like you stomped a mud hole in him My Lord.'
Retrieving his cloak, TLoD climbs onto the Black. "He
wasn't as tough as everyone thought he was." Clasping
his cloak tightly around himself,
"What a
disappointment. Destroyed by his own finisher."
'Perhaps you will find a more worthy opponent next time My Lord.'
'Yes, you are right.' Looking up at the Dragons on the
roof, TLoD nods his head, 'It looks as if the fight
here is far from over. Perhaps we shall stay and wait to see what happens.'
Sailing into the starless night sky, TLoD disappears into the Darkness.
Sensing that TLoD and his Black Dragon are not far
away, Dragon relates what has transpired.
'My Queen...Yes, the fight is over...Austin is no
longer a concern....TLoD defeated him with his own
finisher....Yes...I will dispose of the body....No,
they are still near....I can sense them....but I get
no answer from the Black...as you wish my Queen'
Gliding gently into the alley, Dragon retrieves
Austin's body. Returning to the roof, the feast isset.
>Sheetan responding< The area around the door iz
clear mistress, but something iz happening in the
alley...a black dragon haz appeared
Black dragon??? Hmmmmmm, didn't think they existed.
Warn me if anyone iz coming...damn, I sure hope I'mdoing the right thing.
>openz the door slowly and seez Christian sitting on
the hood of hiz car with DCoD. He iz holding hizinjured hand to hiz chest<
Christian iz startled by the door opening but
recognizez Devilz Angel instantly. He jumpz off thehood and walkz toward her.
Christian: What'z going on in there???
DA: >looking at DCoD sitting on the car hood< Hmmmm,
I could say the same...you must be the one that did in
Jericho...nice work, but did you have to kill him...I
know he waz rather annoying but our objective iz to
get the writerz and put our COTN in power.
DCoD: Didn't mean for it to happen, it waz an
accident, >smiling slightly< really, right Christian?
Christian: It really waz an accident...but what
happened to you??? >pointing to the bruise on DA'zcheek<
DA: Just a little run in with Tori, nothing I
couldn't handle...but don't worry about me, I'm hereto help you.
>DA reachez out for Christian'z injured hand< I
thought you said this wasn't broken......
Christian: Hey, how did you know...oh, this iz getting stranger by the minute
Christian'z hand iz swollen badly and DA can tell
there iz some damage that needz immediate attention.
DA: I think I can make that feel better if you will trust me.
Christian: Trust you...I don't know what to think
right now. Still, for some reason I do feel like I
can trust you...>whincing az DA checkz the injury< go ahead.
>thinking to herself> I know I can fix this, so why do
I hesitate...Ohhhh, I can't believe I'm afraid of what
he'll think...but I've got to help so here goez.
>concentrating on the wound her eyez begin to glow
with a dim purple light - Christian seez this andgaspz<
Ohhhhhh, dammit...I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to...ahhh...errr, it'z just...>Sheetan interruptz her
awkward moment with an update on the alley skirmish,
feeling DA'z confusion he sendz a burst of hiz
recently replenished energy to her - Christian'z woundhealz immediately<
>Christian pullz hiz hand away, moving it about,
testing it< Hey, how did you??? No, never mind I
don't want to know, but thankz it feelz much better.
DA: You mean I didn't scare you???
Christian: After tonight I don't think anything ever
will again. I have spent most of my life studying the
supernatural >looking up at the dragonz and then back
to DA< but I must admit, I've never seen it this
close. But I don't understand...if you were after the
writerz, why did you come back out here for me???
DA: It'z simple...I may be a COTN demoness and loyal
to the Undertaker, but I'm also, ahhhhhhh, >dippinghead shyly< a fan of yourz.
Christian: Mine??? Really??? Well, the guyz are
never gonna believe this!!! So, tell me...do you
really think you can get away with this WWFtake-over???
DA: >wondering why she just made a total fool of
herself< We have to, everyone iz depending on us...we can't let them down.
Christian: Well, count me in - I'll do what I can to help...you have a plan???
DA: Plan, yeah...get in, get the writerz, get a hold
of the WWF power and put our COTN writerz in charge
>giggling to herself and looking at all the damage<
well, it sounded good at the time...
Landing smoothly beside Dragon, the Gold bows, 'My
apologizes my brother, it could not be helped.'
Snorting his derision at the youngster, Dragon makes
his orders clear. 'You will transport the young woman
who is tied up downstairs to a group of human females
that go by the name of Brides Of Kane. You will
personally deliver this woman to the one known as
Queen Stace. From there you are free to leave.'
Looking down into the parking lot, the Gold asks, 'So
who is she? Is she important?''Who she is is of no concern to us. My Queen has
deemed it necessary to have her taken from this place.
You are in no postion to question.'
Bowing deeply to Dragon the Gold again apologizes. 'I
meant no offense. You are my eldest brother and
therefore I must obey your request.' Gliding to the
front door, the Gold hesitates.Watching from the roof, Dragon asks, 'Now what?'
Looking up to the roof, 'I was wondering how to get toher.'
Without another word, two Demons drag the bound and
gagged form of Tori out the door. Throwing her on
Gold's back, the Demons disappear.
Watching the Demons, Dragon chuckles, 'Any other questions?'
Shaking his massive head, the Gold takes to flight.
Flying off into the night, Gold has to ask himself,
*how do I find this Queen*. Popping into Gold's mind,
Dragon answers, 'You will know where to go.'
Not understanding any of this, Gold continues to fly.
Unsure of his destination, Gold changes course
numerous times, but soon finds himself flying over a
vast empty field devoid of all things save a greatfire and one human female.
Wondering if this is the female he is in search of,
Gold lands a distance away and asks, 'Are you the onecalled Queen Stace?'
Not moving from the fire, the female yells out, "Who
the hell else would I be? Of course I'm Stace."
Nodding slowly, Gold steps forward and deposits Tori
at Stace's feet. 'Then I believe she is for you.'
Glancing at the bound form of Tori, Stace laughs, "Oh
she is definitely for me." Rubbing her hands together
gleefully, "Hehehhehehehhehehehhehe"
Cautiously stepping away from this female, Gold bows
his head, 'If there is nothing more....'
Stopping to ponder the Dragon's presence, "No. You may
leave." With a wave of her hand, Stace dismisses the Gold.
Leaping to the sky, Gold turns his head to observe
this strange female's behavior. But what Gold sees is
almost enough to make him fall from the sky...Where
there was once a great fire and two females, now there
is nothing but empty ground. No scorched earth, Nofire had ever burned there.
*How can this be? I just saw them.*
'Fear not. You are still young and have much to learn.
Not everything is as it seems. They are still there,make no doubt about that.'
*But how can this be?*'You will learn in time. For now, you have been
released from your duties to return home. There is no
more for you to do here.' Severing the connection,
Dragon returns his attention to the building beneathhim.
Still not understanding the pure magnitude of the
situation, Gold shakes his head and flies for home.
*******************************************************
In the field below, the fire still burns and Queen
Stace awaits patiently for her fellow Brides.
Seeing Tori's obvious discomfort, Stace removes her
gag. "Who in the hell are you!? What the hell do youwant with me!?"
Wagging a finger in Tori's face, Stace calmly berates
the woman..."Now if you keep the screaming up I'll
have no choice but to retie your gag."
Looking horror struck, Tori falls silent as the other
Brides slowly close in. Forming a circle around the
fire and their guest, The Brides slowly move in closer.
Trying with all her strength to break her bonds, Tori
soon finds herself with no where to go. With her back
to the fire, and the Brides surrounding her, Tori
realizes she is doomed.
"Who are you!? What do you want with me?"
Watching Tori dissolve in tears, Stace reaches over and cuts her bonds...
Grabbing Tori by the hair, Stace stands her up and
punches her in the gut.
"We're The Brides Of Kane and
you are going to pay for pissing us off!"
Stepping back to allow the other Brides to get their
hits in, Stace continues, "We have never liked you
Tori. You treat Kane like a lost puppy. He is a man
that deserves much better than what you have to offer.
You can consider yourself permanently out of Kane's life."
Diving into the fray, Stace starts pummeling Tori into
submission. Being weak, and no where near the fighter
that Stace is, Tori is quickly beaten.
Signaling her fellow Brides to stand Tori up, Stace
faces her. "Tori, we find you guilty of treating our
Kane like shit and of basically being a bitch, and for
that you will be sentenced."Seeing the fear in Tori's eyes, The Brides
laugh..."Bwahahhahhhahhahhahaahahhahahhahahhaha"
Stace: "You are right to fear us. But fear not, we
will not kill you. Oh no. We have prepared for this
moment for a long time. You will suffer each day for
the rest of your miserable life."
Watching in silent horror as the Brides haul in a huge
wooden Taker symbol, Tori tries to understand what her
fate will be. Finding her voice, Tori tries to reason
with the Brides... "You say you're Brides of Kane, and
yet you bring in an Undertaker symbol? You call that loyalty?"
Back handing Tori, and drawing blood, Stace motions to
the Brides to prepare the symbol. Wrapping her fist in
Tori's hair, Stace jerks Tori around to face her. "We
are the Brides of Kane, but we are also COTN. In this,
we join the two aspects into what you will experience.
The symbol of the Undertaker representing the Darkness
that we all face, and the Fire representing the pain
Kane has endured. You will experience both."
Breaking free of Hag's grasp, Tori makes a break for
it. As the Brides take chase, Stace stops them, "She'smine."
Chasing down Tori, Stace slams her shoulder into
Tori's back, tackling her to the ground. With claws
flying, Tori tries to get away. Getting past Stace's
defenses, Tori connects and rakes at Stace's eyes.
Ripping open Stace's brow, Tori is awarded with thesight of blood.
Momentarily blinded by her own blood, Stace backs off
trying to clear her eyes. Taking advantage of Stace'sinjury, Tori runs off.
Clearing her eyes, Stace looks around searching for
her prey. Seeing Tori pulling away fast, Stace lunges
to her feet and changes after her.
"Alright you bitch.
Now you will pay with your life."
Tripping on a rock in her path, Tori goes down in a
heap. Reaching Tori, Stace jumps on her and beats her
unconscious. Dragging Tori by the hair, Stace returns
to the fire and throws Tori toward the other Brides.
Hurrying to secure Tori to the symbol before she
regains consciousness, the Brides prepare for thecoming sacrifice.
As Tori regains consciousness, she now knows there is
no way out and starts to scream. Quickly silencing
her, the Brides gag her tightly. Stepping forward
shaking her head, Stace orders them to remove the gag.
"I want to hear her scream as the flames devour her flesh."
Watching the horror contort Tori's face, Stace laughs.
"Oh don't worry precious. We're not going to kill you, but you will wish we had."
Slowly raising the Taker symbol, the Brides head
toward the flames. Setting the base of the symbol in a
small hole near the fire, the Brides quickly add more
kindling around Tori's feet. Sparks from the main fire
jump to the dry kindling and erupt in flames...
Feeling the bite of the fire at her feet, Tori
screams....
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
From the crowd of Brides, a voice is heard, "Now you
will know the pain that our dear Kane has endured in his life."
As the new fire reaches to the sky, the original
flames die out. Within the new flames one can see the
burning symbol of Taker and can hear the tortured and
painful screams of Tori. As the flames continue to
devour her flesh, Tori drops into unconsciousness.
Seeing their victim starting to die, the Brides hurriedly put out the flames.
Reaching past the smoldering wood pile, Stace severs
Tori's bonds that hold her to the remains of the
wooden Tx symbol. Letting Tori fall listlessly to the
ground, Stace kneels beside her.....
"I told you we wouldn't kill you. But I'm sure when
you eventually come around, you'll wish we had."
Standing and turning to her fellow Brides, "Our duty
here is done. Tori will never again be a part of our dear Kane's life."
A voice from the crowd of Brides, "Tori may never
again be seen in the WWF at all."
Another voice,
"Hehehehe. And that's a problem?"
Chuckling to herself, Stace admits, "I don't have any
problem with that, and I don't think anyone else will
have a problem with it either." With one last parting glance at the burnt and
unconscious form of Tori, The Brides Of Kane retreat
into the Darkness from which they came.....
Kane: 'What has happened outside? I can follow your
conversations with each other, but not those between you and your "friends".'
DQM: 'They're referred to as familiars. But that
doesn't matter. Apparently Jericho attacked Christian
and one of the COTN came and defeated Jericho.
Christian was hurt and DA is going to help him. Also,
there was a fight in the alley out back. Austin tried
to escape and was beat by another COTN.'
Kane, nodding: 'All right, but what about Tori? Whereis she?'
DQM: 'We already told you where she will be taken. And
don't ask what they'll do to her because I don't know.
Once she is delivered to the Brides, Tori's fate willbe out of my hands.'
Kane: 'Will they kill her?'
DQM: 'I honestly don't know.'
My thoughts slip to Hellion, and I get no answer.
Thinking to myself, *well Hellion must still be unconscious in the elevator*.
Turning my mind to DA, 'Is everything all right out here?'
DA: 'Yeah, Christian will be fine. Can I bring them
in? It's getting cold out here.'
DQM: 'Them? Oh, you mean Christian and DCoD? yeah you
can bring them in, but I don't want them up here. Not yet.'
DA: 'All right, I'll find somewhere on the lower
floors where they can stay for now.'
DQM: 'Sounds good. Just get back up here soon.'
DA: 'On my way.'
Breaking past my mental shields, Kane interrupts,
'When will your attack continue?'
Turning my attention fully back on Kane, I concede,
'That depends on when we can get Hellion back here and
what you can tell us that will help us.'
Feeling my distrust of Him, Kane gets up and paces the
room. 'I don't know what I can do to make you trust
me, but you have no choice. You have to trust me. All
I can do is point things out as we go further to the top.'
Not knowing quite why, I get up and stand beside Kane
and look out the broken wall. Placing an uneasy hand
on Kane's forearm, I look into His eyes. Feeling the
taut muscles in His arm I know how easy it would be
for Him to snap my neck like a dry twig, but seeing
the desire to help in His eyes, I know I am safe.
Slowly pulling His arm away, Kane stares outside.
Watching the Dragons circle overhead, I whisper
quietly, "I do trust you Kane. I don't know why, but I do."
Without removing His gaze from the glorious Dragons
above, 'Then you will allow me to help you?'
Hearing Bran growl near the door, I turn . . . 'Yes
Kane. I think we'll need a lot more help than we thought.'
Walking to the door, I cautiously open it. Rushing
through the doorway is a small white rat. Seeing the
rat, Bran pursues it around the room.
DQM: 'BRAN NO! That's Percy. Hellion's rat.'
Stopping in the center of the room, Bran stares at therat.
Kane: 'Looks like a bad episode of Tweety and Sylvester.'
Hearing Kane's voice pop into my head with that
picture, I start to laugh. Walking over to a trembling
Percy, I scoop him up in my hands. Staring into his
beady little eyes, I make contact. 'Where is Hellion?'
Through Percy's eyes I can see Hellion still stuck in
the elevator but now fully conscious. Trying to make
contact with Hellion, I fail.
DQM: 'DA, hellion is still stuck in the elevator.
She's conscious but she can't get out and I can't make
contact with her. There's too much interference. See
if there's any way you can get her out.'
DA: 'Alright, I'll try, but I don't know if we can getto her or not.'
DQM: 'Well, if you can't, let me know.' Looking at
Kane and seeing His nod, 'If you can't get her, Kane
and I will come down and we'll see what we can do.'
DA: 'Are you sure we can trust Him?'
Seeing the trust reflected in Kane's eyes, 'Yes, I'm sure.'
DA: 'Alright, if you think we can trust Him, then I'll
accept that. I'll let you know if we need any help.'
Feeling DA break our link, I look down at Percy curled
in my palm. Walking to the door, I place him on the
floor and tell him 'Go back to Hellion. Let her know that help is on the way.'
Watching Percy run down the hall, I turn back to Kane,
only to find Him right behind me. 'We should go help
your friends. They will not be able to free the one
stuck in the elevator by themselves.'
'Alright Kane, let's go.' To Bran and Santana, 'You
two stay here with the writers. We'll be back soon.'
Closing the door tightly behind me, Kane and I set
forth down the hall. Running down the stairs, we meet
up with DA and Christian. Looking around,
"Where'sDCoD?"
Snapping her head around at the sound of my voice, DA
almost jumps through the ceiling. "What are you doing
down here?" Shaking her head, 'That's too loud. She
said she had to go somewhere, but that we could reach
her at any time if we needed more help.'
DQM: 'Alright, just wondering, and sorry we scared you.'
Kane, eyeing the elevator doors: 'Move aside.'
Reaching the doors, Kane rips them open with ease. In
the elevator shaft we see the elevator stuck half way
between this floor and the one below. Climbing on the
top of the elevator car, Kane opens the escape hatch.
Hellion: '....QM!!!!!!!!!!'
Falling back at the sudden burst of screaming in my
mind, I throw up my shields to protect myself.
DA: 'Hellion! Calm down, we're here.'
Looking up to see Kane above her with His hand
extended, Hellion backs into the far corner of the
car. 'There's NO WAY I'm going to come out with Him there!'
Slowly climbing up next to Kane, I motion for Him to
get out of the elevator shaft. Extending my hand down
to Hellion, 'He's here to help us rescue you. Now take
my damn hand so we can get you out of there.'
Hellion: 'HELP ME!? He tried to kill me!'
Looking over my shoulder at Kane, I see Him hang His
head in shame. 'Hellion, He didn't know what we were
doing here. He wants to help. I trust Him.'
Reaching up to grab my hand, 'You may trust Him, but I
don't.' Climbing out of the elevator car, Hellion sees
Kane alone in the corner, 'Not yet I don't.' Walking
down the hallway, Hellion asks, 'Are we just going to
stand here, or are we still going up?'
Looking at Christian by her side, DA nods, 'We' rejoining up Hellion. Let's go.'
Watching DA, Hellion and Christian make their way down
the hall, I walk over to Kane. Sitting in the corneralone, Kane hides His face.
Kneeling beside Him, I put an arm around Kane's
trembling shoulders. 'Give her time. You didn't know
what we were doing, and you saw us as a threat. I
don't blame you for that, and you shouldn't either.'
Slowly raising His head to stare into my eyes, I feel
His pain. 'You know nothing of me, yet even now, youdo not fear me.'
Smiling weakly, 'I know what you are capable of. I
know you could snap me in two if that's what you
wanted, but you said we didn't have to fear you. And I don't.'
Standing up, I reach out a hand, 'Will you still help us Kane?'
Nodding slowly, Kane reaches up and takes hold of myhand. 'I will help you.'
Gaining His feet, we walk down the hall after the others.....
DQM: 'Hellion, we found Percy.'
Hellion: 'Thanks. I was wondering where he was. We're
up in the conference room again, you coming?'
DQM: 'Yeah we're on the way. Be there soon.'
Walking into the conference room, Kane holds out Percy
to Hellion. Cautiously taking Percy from Kane, Hellionnods her thanks.
Sitting around the table, we try to formulate a plan .. .
Christian: "Well, I guess our best bet would be just
to head upstairs and face whatever gets in our way."
Looking at the silent nods from DA, Kane and Hellion,I agree.
Leaving Santana and Bran to guard the writers, weagain set out from the room.
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