*'Sanctuary' for Us *

[Asa]

Kate

She pointed to the monitor.

YOur guess is as good as mine... whatever caused this anything happen to Isis Magnus and Ashley might be pissed. What do we do?

Isis

Landing she snapped out her arm to the side sinking claws deep into the Achilles tendon pulling towards herself to knock him off his feet as well.

You are not the one to die reptile... HE IS... You want a vampire... you get us out of here and I will let you end him.

 

[slippedhalo]

Helen stood immediately at the sound of the alarm. Jenny refused to hide away with the other civilians and asked to come along, even just to be ready with the phone for police or ambulance.

Helen didn't have time to talk her out of it.

They made their way to the level where they found Kate, looking pretty terrified-tough.

"Kate! What's happening?" Helen's insides still squirmed nervously, worrying about her daughter.
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Will came out of the lift, having just texted Henry with the hope the techno nerd genius could come up with some gadgets to help him in his vampire hunt...he looked up as the doors opened and saw total melee. Isis was in HEP form fighting..."...oh shit, the dragon!" he cursed aloud, looking down the hall just in time to see Kate running up with Helen and the new woman, Jenny, weapons in hands.

Will pulled out his own. "Welcome home, Will. Put your feet up and relax...no, not in The Sanctuary. If you're not an abnormal you never get a moment to relax here." he complained, nodding a brief greeting to his overwhelmed looking lover from across a fight scene which looked like it would come straight out of a strange horror film.

 

[YoungLisa]

In Ashley’s body de Blythe made his way into the medical suite where his own body lay lifeless. Making his way to the intercom he punched in the code for Magnus. As her face filled the screen he spoke with Ashley’s voice. “Please don’t jump to any misplaced conclusions” he saw Magnus confusion as she heard her daughter’s voice and saw her form “this is not Ashley speaking to you. I’m Roger de Blythe.” He allowed the shock to sink in before continuing. “If you want your daughter fully restored and free from Melaven you are going to have to help me and trust me. First thing is to call off Isis. If she interferes now she will end up killing Ashley but letting Melaven go free. Now, can you come to the medical centre now please?” Without waiting the reply he shut the intercom down.

Approaching his own body he took a vacuum tube and opened a vein in his neck. Connecting it to Ashley’s aortic artery he arranged an exchange of fluids. As Ashley’s body crumpled lifeless to the floor de Blythe exited it and re-entered his own. As Magnus entered the medical centre he called to her “Help me get her onto the stretcher and then lock us in.”

He handed her a sealed letter with the instruction “Do not open until Melaven is dead. You’ll understand why. Now we wait for her to contact us.”

 

[slippedhalo]

Helen moved quickly, efficiently, but she was almost totally devoid of any emotion beyond pure shock. Her fingers felt numb as they worked but they worked quickly and amazingly without her having to think too hard on what she was doing. This was pure survival mode time. She followed the instructions and hoped that things would begin to make sense soon. She wanted her daughter back, yes. But, she also wanted some sense of order restored as well. Detaching herself from all emotion seemed to be the only way for her to work without breaking down right now. So, at the moment she was as fantastically quick and efficient as a trained robot. She could feel more than one set of eyes upon her and as their leader she only hoped that following her gut was right this time as it usually ended up being.

 

[Asa]

Kate

I have no idea but Dragon boy said something who knows more of whatever language that is and I can't put a finger on it but Isis looks even stranger than when she was fighting with Druitt here.

Kate had no idea show she knew but there was something very wrong in the bosses feline friend. She did not want to shoot her again but she did want to save her from the Lizard man but how the hell did he get out? She was going to need a LONG vacation after this or just a few days off.

Hearing Wills comment she shook her head no but she had already been dealing with business here and on the phone so much she was about to scream. Something about arrogant local cops not wanting to deal with an outsider telling them what they need to do on a potential epidemic.

 

[YoungLisa]

Seeing Magnus on almost auto pilot de Blythe moved across to look at Ashley “OK, nearly there” he muttered as he took two defibrillators and ripped open Ashley’s blouse before taking a sharp scissors and cutting through her bra. Placing the pads either side he shouted “CHARGING … STAND BACK!” It only needed one charge and Ashley’s body jumped before sparking into life. Calling Helen over de Blythe said “She’s back completely now, the young lady you knew before she was captured by the Cabal is back and no longer linked to Melaven. The soul worms are dormant but Isis will have to remove them sometime. Apart from that she’s weak, but back.” He signalled to Helen to collect her daughter. “She’s probably got a hangover headache but she’ll be fine.”

Ashley opened her eyes and said slowly “Momma? … Mum?” Seeing de Blythe she sat up quickly and moaned “O … O God … my head!” Feeling her top open she tried to cover herself before looking accusingly at de Blythe “What … What did you do to me?” But then feeling different she said “I’m … I’m alone … She’s … She’s gone!” Looking at de Blythe she said “I’m free … You … You Roger de Blythe … you freed me!” Looking at her mother she said “Mom … I’m free … She’s gone!”

Moving back to the stretcher de Blythe laid down and looked at Magnus “Now when she comes, give me to her and leave the rest to me.”

After about an hour there was a teleporting burst and Melaven arrived in the laboratory. Looking at Helen and Ashley she smiled and then saw de Blythe laying there. “I see you’ve seen sense” she teased “Now you can watch the end of a six hundred year life!” Grabbing a stake she raised it above de Blythe’s chest and drove it down. As she did she saw de Blythe open his eyes before she felt her own soma begin to disintegrate into dust “What … What?”

Just before de Blythe felt his own body explode he had time to say “SURPRISE!” And then his last words were “GOTCHYA! I switched the soul links. See you in hell!”

Stunned Ashley and Magnus witnessed the deaths in shock and awe. Magnus immediately opened the letter which read

Dear Helen

This was the only way I could stop her destroying everything you worked for. I’ve known you many years and fought against you and alongside you. Now I trust you to do what you feel is right. I hope you recall your trip to Egypt in 1932 and the young ‘Egyptian’ who gave you a flask from Muhattan’s tomb. That ‘Egyptian’ was me.

Open the flask and inside you will find some spices and glowing minerals. Add some of the dust from my body and re seal the flask. When Tesla returns tell him to establish clone base RdB 1460. He’ll understand and know what to do.

On the other hand you may decide that it’s time to end my existence for ever. If that is the case please notify St George’s Hospital that Doctor Alan Bailey will not be returning (you will think of an excuse) and please arrange for my crumbling remains to be buried on the lawns of the Tower of London.

My life is now in your hands. I might see you again, but if you decide otherwise then please care for your daughter. She’s a good ‘un.

With Love

Roger.

Melaven’s reign of terror was over. Or was it?

 

[BiSmiley]

Asteroth & Druitt

Falling to his knees he roared in pain, being close enough to here the 'feral cat's idea, but sensing ash in the air' ~too late the vampire is dead~ he tore her hand away from his leg pain subsiding as he wound healed quickly black blood spattering the floor.

~Get you out...show me this new world and I'll clear a path.~ He wouldn't be stopped by their magic not this time, he knew what it was capable of now. He hauled Isis up to her feet.

Druitt looking at Kate he teleported in to stop the dragon only to be caught athe second he materialized hoisted off his feet and talons threatening to crush and scut soft flesh. Pulling the man in he could smell something on him muttering in Gaelic "You wont follow us Demon!" He bore his fangs and bit Druitt pumping, a paralyzing agent through those hollow teeth. He dropped Druitt he staggered a few moments before crumpling to the floor muscle like jelly but his mind and his senses alive.

The demon would live but he wouldn't be able to move for a few hours. Stretching his senses looking for a heat bleeding through these thick walls, the metal shutters weren't iron...something stronger. Finding a weak spot in the wall he tore through into the next room, brick and reduced to dust ~which way?~ he looked to Isis.

Henry

"Holy shit!" he'd arrived late no at Kate's side behind the containment doors "It just ripped through the wall...What do we do?"

 

[Asa]

Kate

Seeing it grab Druitt she opened fire. Not quite panicked but not quite thinking clearly either.

Right now I would just say for us to stop them... And yeah I said them... Isis is... acting weird. Beyond that Henry I really don't know but one of them attacked Declan too.

Isis

Snarling she watched it bite John. Devoid of any emotion... a state he should know well if he could see it. Whatever darkness and evil that tried to take her over long ago was now fully in control and the only person that could tell it on sight was incapacitated. She led the way to the lift and then to the ancient steps beyond it roaring to any that tried to block their path. Big Guy might realize that she was nearly a completely different being and he might even see the real Isis somewhere in the back of her mind trapped. For now she simply wanted to leave this place she was denied the kill so now she would become their target and all the attempts at saving... Ashley and Helen trying to draw her back... slashing Ashley... Baby... James... Death... fighting... the lab... Henry... NO... A single thought tried to seep in as the darkness railed against it

Feeling the energy of the rifle slam near them she roared hoping that none of them would try to stop her but knowing they would it was their human nature.

 

[slippedhalo]

Helen Magnus read the letter three times before she let herself slip into a chair, her knees shaking, her hands trembling as she handed it off to Ashley who'd just been handed a cardigan from Jenny. She'd been wearing it but realized the half naked girl would appreciate something to cover up with. Ashley read it and whispered something to herself before sitting down beside her mom and just hugging her. The mother and daughter pair stayed like that for a while, locked in an embrace that showed they'd been through and had seen far too much of this world and the next for people who appeared so innocent. They'd missed each other so much too and for the third time in twenty four hours Helen held close her daughter in a brand new form...only this time she was more sure than ever Ashley would be able to stay with her in this form for a more fair term than any of her previous ones (even the form which had died at the young age of twenty-three). With luck, Ashley would at the very least get to live a normal length human lifetime. Helen unabashedly let the tears fall and the smile spread upon her face in realization of this.

Jenny looked on politely, protectively. This woman was amazing and she was proud to have her body, not just because she was exceptionally pretty but even more so because Helen Magnus was a lovely person, strong and wise, interesting, and fiercely protective of the innocent. Jenny had never met anyone like her and was pleased to be linked to her however superfically. Jenny sighed, moved toward the nearest crowding of people and announced, "'Tell the others Magnus has her daughter back and it looks like both vampire bitch and de Blythe are gone."

Word in The Sanctuary spread like wildfire even without the intercom use. The mood during clean-up was celebratory. Email was sent to the world contacts as well. All they had left to do was hunt down Melevan's creations and hopefully they'd be safe from vampire world contagion (at least for now).

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Tesla's Mexican Spa (In the Bar & Lounge):

Nikola Tesla read his email and laughed. "I knew that man was worth a little notice." he commented, thinking about de Blythe. He held up his sangria glass and toasted the air, "Here's to Roger de Blythe. Crazier son-of-a-bitch than me and nearly as brilliant. And that's high praise indeed!" He smiled and drank as his spa workers and patrons mindlessly murmured their ''cheers'' in reply. He knew they had no clue what he was talking about half the time. He preferred it that way.

One face in the crowd had caught his attention, though. She moved like a jaguar stalking prey and was even more lovely than some of his own skin care line models. "Hola..." he said with his characteristic smug smile.

She smiled in return and Nikola found himself remembering there were hungers in this life beyond the blood he always craved and rarely got to indulge in, and good food and drink, better than the best massages.... as his eyes roamed her curves... "Mmmm, mamasita what's your name?"

 

[Asa]

Kate

Kate tried to call to Isis...

Melevan and De Blythe are dead... Isis... ISIS!!!! That means Ashley is safe and fine!!!!

Kate looked to Henry or Will or even Druitt hoping he could at least talk.

What the hell do we do?

Isis

Something in her mind paused her dead eyes looked to Kate her head tilted for a moment... A moment too long... Kate was able to line up a shot and shot at her again. Hoping she would get another shot and take them both down again to lock them both up till something can be done. Magnus would know whats best to do about Isis... she hoped. If not then Maybe Henry.

Lyda

My my he came to her... this should be entertaining.

Lyda and you would be?

A strangely familiar smirk and eyes as she sat there watching him.

Entertaining toast... it appears that the people here seem to respond like sheep to whatever you say. Why is that?

She would not reveal that she knows exactly who and what he is just yet... thats for a more private setting.

 

[BiSmiley]

Asteroth Henry & Druitt

The shock hit harder than the first time he felt it, hissing back at the weapon wielder letting his wings force himself into the air and across the room. He tore the weapon from her hands with his tail and stared her down, not intention on fighting a 'human'.

But something was off, maybe she wanted Isis to stay...they could help the feral better than him. He wasn't staying here he had to see the outside world with his own eyes... Staring at Isis still suffering from the blast his own limbs numb and throbbing with pain he looked at all those flooding into the room the Demon the human and the Dog.

"Isis...she's... she's not herself." Druitt groaned struggling to move.

Henry closing in "Isis STOP this isn't you."

Asteroth saw concern in there eyes heard it in their voices, they regarded him with fear ~Stay here, I'm leaving~ He started toward the gaping whole in the wall and tossing the weapon to the floor his wings and tail disappearing into the scales of his back as he walked.

 

[slippedhalo]

Kate

Lyda


Lyda and you would be?

A strangely familiar smirk and eyes as she sat there watching him.

Entertaining toast... it appears that the people here seem to respond like sheep to whatever you say. Why is that?

"Nikola. Nikola Tesla, believe it or not. These people don't but they respect my power and my money. I own this place, you see." Nikola announced. "Can I get you a drink, Lyda?"

 

[Asa]

Isis

She had dropped to one knee snarling trying to make her system work. Kate's words did not match Little Cub's blood still on her claws. Kate had also shot her this makes three times now. It was easy for the darkness to hold that against her.

Druitt's voice... claiming something was wrong that she was not herself... Was he right? Then... that voice... Henry... she could hearher own voice screaming but that was all in her mind. Where she now protected the weak one. HIs voice made the weak one fight. NO can't let her out... can't have her win. Head whipping back snarling murderously at the one that tried to bring back the weak one.

Kate and Declan

She was ready to shoot again but paused when she heard Declan's voice.

You're right... its not Isis... It is but it isn't... I don't know exactly what has happened but the Calisar houds were only a means of deployment of another Cabal virus or something... specialized directly for a war on HEPS... One of the files we brought back they planned on doing what they could to make Sanctuary wipe out all HEPS they came across no questions asked so they could make sure that they got one killed that was "stolen from them by one of their own a Dr Abbyn...

He was sure that none of them knew that name but maybe Kate from her research or time with them

Kate heard the name... So thats why our orders were point blank kill the bitch on sight and anyone with her.

Her reactions made Declan chuckle to himself a little as he looked to Henry.

If you get closer you may have to fight her... Best idea is we wait here hope she will stay right there no one is going to hurt you Isis and once Druitt can move again you and Druitt place her in containment.

He felt sure Helen would shoot him herself for locking Isis up like some animal but for now Isis was little more than an animal.

Kate thought quick ad stepping forward.

Hey... Dragon guy... you seem to understand we want to help her... that extends to you too... think you could give us a hand with her or fix whatever you did to Druitt... preferably before he flips out.
Lyda

Unique name for this day and age but... somehow with your appearance it seems immortally perfect. Nikola. As for a drink Napoleon Brandy would be nice if you have any but if not... then perhaps one of those wonderful Pomegranate red wine sangrias your bartender is soo skilled in making.

She winced... No... not now... though cutting the first encounter short might not be a bad idea since there was alcohol involved don't want to reveal too much yet.

 

[YoungLisa]

Just after de Blythe and Melaven died

Ashley read the letter and wept “He … he ended his existence … his life for me. No … no one has done that for me …” Her voice trailed off as she walked over and sat on her mother’s lap and placed her arms round her. Looking at Jenny she said “And if it weren’t for him you wouldn’t be here either.”

After accepting Jenny’s cardigan she sat in silence enjoying being with her mother. She heard Jenny spread the news and knew many in the Sanctuary Network would be glad de Blythe was gone. Feeling like a little girl on Santa’s knee she sighed “Mom … I have to try to save him. Let me try.” She left her mother’s knee and gathered some of de Blythe’s crumbling remains and placed them in a sterile jar “When Tesla comes back I’ll ask him …” Again bursting into tears she ran to her mother and just sat on her lap enjoying the peace.

 

[slippedhalo]

Tesla called a waiter over to them and indicated Lyda should sit with him. He put his phone away and smiled his most charming smile her way. "Whatever you wish. " Rattling off some orders in Spanish he then dismissed the man who was off to get their drinks. "Lyda. You look like someone I want to know better. Tell me about yourself."


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It was Biggie who had suggested that Jenny's idea of an informal get together for everyone to unwind before bedtime would be beneficial to all. He sent out a group text to all inviting them to the games lounge on the second floor at 21:00 hours for drinks, snacks and some fun relaxation. He had every intention of tending bar and invited Althea to join him if she wanted to help and maybe join in the fun a bit thinking a little fraternization in an innocent way might be beneficial to her.

He'd set out a few games that seemed to be most popular with his friends in the past and was curious to see who'd be first to come. Of course, it was Jenny. What a refreshing surprise in contrast to the knowledge that the other woman wearing that lovely face would probably have to be dragged down to join the party.

 

[YoungLisa]

Ashley needed to unwind but also wanted to be near her mum. So when the Big Fellow suggested a relaxing party she at first saw it as a threat to her ‘Mum time’ but then realised that both she and her mother needed to spend some social time with the others.

It took a lot of persuading to get her mother to agree to attend but eventually she agreed to at least ‘show her face’. Ashley went to the room her mother had kept ready and aired for her and as she opened the wardrobe she realised she had never been forgotten. After taking a shower she looked through her clothes. Always a tomboy she rarely wore feminine clothes preferring denim jeans or track suites but to please her mother she decided she would wear a dark blue skirt and a white blouse with high heel shoes.

After perfuming herself and applying a little make up she went to her mother’s room and knocked. Finding her in her dark skirt suite and white blouse. “Are ready Doctor Magnus?” she teased. When her mother smiled and nodded Ashley invited her to loop arms as they made their way to the recreation area.

Entering they saw Jenny was already there and they both held out a glass to receive some warm fruit punch, the Big Guy’s special recipe. Relaxing they waited to be joined by the others.

 

[Asa]

Declan

Quickly texting back... Now is not the best time... Keep Ashley and Magnus out of the Labs... Will let you know if we need extra muscle.

His eyes barely leaving the situation before him he hoped that Kate could reach the dragon. He had his problems with the Cabal luckily Druitt had laid waste to them but in this moment with what has happened that feels like its hitting way too close to home again.

Kate

Hearing the signal for a recieved message she sighed... What the HELL now but ignored it letting another answer theirs she was way too busy trying to keep everyone calm and hope that Henry could reach Isis.

Lyda

A smirk crossed her lips hearing his words

What to tell you... Fairly sheltered early life full of boring I guess typical childhood stuff. Caregiver eventually died and been traveling ever since. What about you Nikola?

She clenched her teeth just a little trying to mask it with her smile as she watched him. She knew time was not going to be kind to her and she would have to at least briefly excuse herself soon but she would be sure to return. She found it entertaining that he was hitting on her or so it appeared.

 

[BiSmiley]

(OOC:forgive the delay busy busy day)

Asteroth Henry & Druitt

The human had called out to him...he stopped and turned saw her gesturing to Druitt on the floor, she mentioned the word 'dragon' pointing to himself he spoke a Name he hadn't in a very long time "Asteroth." motioning to himself several times until she understood. He walked back into the room pointing at Druitt and motioning that it was a matter of time.

Druitt starting to feel the effects wearing off, feeling returning to his finger tips.

Henry seemed to be having an effect closing the distance between him and Isis, Asteroth hissing motioning for him to stop, and Druitt muttering the same "Whatch yourself...she's dangerous."

"I don't care she needs help!" Henry was within reach looking into her eyes "Isis, its okay you can calm down now, everyone's fine."

Will

Having recieved the text he met with Magnus "Is everything okay?" Seeing the girls gathered together save for Isis and Kate glancing around confused "Is everyone coming?"

 

[slippedhalo]

Helen and Jenny both shrugged simultaneously which made Ashley burst out laughing. They looked at each other with surprise and both had to crack a smile at the odd synchronicity.

"Sorry mom. I will never get used to that." Ashley said teasingly as she curtailed her laughter and poured Will a drink. "Here you go. Time to catch up."

"I think the others are finishing up some last minute business." Helen said with a slight frown. "I haven't heard from Isis or...maybe I should go check..."

All present looked about ready to pounce on Helen and said, "No!" which was startling. Helen knew why. Her discomfort with these intimate social gatherings was gaining infamy around the Sanctuary. She shook her head and turned to appeal to the group, "I was going to come back. I just want to see where everyone else went."

Biggie grunted, "I'll take care of it. You. Stay. Have fun. NOW!" he ordered good naturedly but intimidating nonetheless.

Jenny took out cards and started to shuffle. "Well, until the rest arrive we have enough people for a game of 'Cheat'. Y'all in?"

Ashley turned on music and finding something everyone could agree upon was impossible so they ended up starting with Ashley's choices and agreeing that when it's time for a change whomever gets up to go change it is the dj for the moment. Meanwhile, Jenny explained the rules of the card game and they began. Helen, found that she and Ashley were the best cheaters in the game so far. A little surprising to her, Will seemed to find it funny.

 

[Asa]

Declan and Kate

Henry... its not a case of her calming down... While the physical body is Isis the mind... isn't.

He hated saying it but it was the easiest way to word it.

Kate looked to Asteroth and nodded... Asteroth

Well Asteroth I am Kate. Motioning to herself like he did then pointing to the rifle. I have to be ready to knock her out this is not for you.

Slowly Kate picked up the rifle.

Isis

In her eyes the closer he got there was a struggle. Isis fought whatever part of her this was trying to get back out and for a brief moment she did as she tried to speak

Henry...

Once the words were uttered the darkness snapped shut around her again as she leaped back roaring

NO!!!! You will not make her come back... NO!!!!! She... She can't...

She kept watching Henry's eyes though the head tilting slightly.

Strange the affect you have on her wolf... we will have to keep our distance...

Her back was unconsciously towards where Big Guy or anyone else would come in from.

 

[slippedhalo]

Mexico:

The conversation was light and flirtatious but Tesla was gathering somehow this woman knew him from someplace else. Halfway through an anecdote he paused, gently wrapped his hand around her's and said as his eyes locked with hers', "You came here looking for me, didn't you?
Why? Who do you work for?"

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Yeah... we should cut the crap shouldn't we Nikola... Lets walk

With that she stood up finished her drink in one drink setting the glass down she started to walk only to stagger and... growl?

Once I have... dealt with something in my room. The gazebo say... half an hour?

She held her side and fought hard to stand back up and walk without sign of trouble back to her room quickly.

 

[slippedhalo]

Mexico:

Nikola moved to catch Lyda, it seemed like the gentlemanly thing to do when a woman staggered...but she seemed to brush off his attentions and he muttered something in Serbian before letting her leave. "See you soon." he said, wondering why she seemed so familiar to him.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

30 minutes later she had changed and dealt with her injection and felt much better. Now in a tailored blouse and flowing skirt and sandals she stood there staring out over the beautiful landscaping around the spa. Smiling feeling much better than during their last encounter. Now would the Ancient vampire show up?

 

[BiSmiley]

Henry & Asteroth

"C'mon Isis this isn't you don't lose yourself." He pleaded reaching out to her trying to pierce through the evil thing that held her so tightly.

Asteroth motioned to Kate nodding allowing her to pick up the weapon stepping silently toward Isis his eyes looking directly into Kate's. Almost as if telling her to fire ready to restrain the beast if necessary inject the same venom that paralyzed Druitt.

Will

"Never played cheat what are the rules."