*'Sanctuary' for Us *

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Tesla was incensed by the words of Bigfoot as he spoke to de Blythe. He shook his product-laden head and furiously countered, "Listen, OVERGROWN APE, what happens to the incubator of MY child IS my business much more than yours. Don't interfere. I don't care what Gramps said, I've got a baby in that girl and I aim to protect her."

Helen scoffed, "Nikola, she's MY daughter, and that's my family in there as well as yours. Don't you think I want them both safe? Of course I intend to do all I can to save Ashley. But, this serum..." She frowned, her lower lip trembling slightly as she whispered, "No, Niko..."

Their eyes met as the shock of the term of endearment hit him and he looked into her face for confirmation he'd heard her correctly since she hadn't called him that in over a hundred years and never with an audience to overhear.

She fretted her lip long enough for her dimples to show before continuing, "...not with the source blood. There's got to be another way." She reached out a hand and patted his shoulder gently, "We'll find another way."

The extra touch had been nice but he also felt played. She calculated every move. All the men in her life, mere marionettes in her play. The notion that he himself was just one more of her puppets sickened Nikola almost as much as her father's similar jibe about his behavior toward de Blythe did. He seethed quietly and then sighed, removing Helen's hand from his shoulder gently, looking pointedly at young William as he kissed her palm before letting go of it. "Helen, if you can come up with an idea that is even half as brilliant as that maniac's I'm all ears. I don't want to cause harm to anyone. I just want...well, I want my offspring...OUR family to be safe and secure."

Helen felt Will's posture stiffen as he watched the interaction between her and Tesla. She hated that they were so jealous of one another. She did love them both, each in their own unique way. Although, she'd be hard pressed if she would ever admit that to Tesla anywhere but on a death bed...

Helen pulled Will gently away from Tesla, just one extra step back for security's sake and nodded Tesla's way. "Thank you." she said softly.

"...Niko..." Tesla whispered, enjoying seeing the slight blush appear on Helen's cheeks, disappearing much too quickly but he'd seen it even if no one else knew her well enough to have seen it as well. He couldn't help but smirk.

But, soon, Ashley stirred again and they were back to the serious work at hand.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Having been helped by Kate for a little bit she came slowly walking back over looking a little pale but at least clearly moving on her own will and decision as she walked over to Helen and the others. Looking to each of them then to Helen.

I keep hearing that you all need a "pure" sample of my blood for Declan to figure out a way to heal Is... Mother. I have one question to sort out a couple of variables in my mind. Does that blood sample have to be before the inhibitor was ever introduced to my system or could it be simply before the other toxin became activated? I am certain that somewhere in in one of the late idiot Abbyn's labs that there is a blood sample of mine from before the inhibitor. I would just require someone with stronger sense of smell for blood to accompany me. Nikola perhaps to get a breather... no pun intended and let others calm down a bit you would be so kind as to accompany me? I think Big guy and Helen can handle De Blythe for a bit and there is always Jack the Ripper lurking around and Mother has proven that the tranquilizers don't last long on her. So everything should be safe enough.

She smirked.

I don't agree with grandfather about you being owned... I just think that as with any one with the capabilities to warrant such ego there are those that have the ability to manipulate them as well. Simple wording can make people believe anything... Clearly thats how the twit Worth managed to acquire De Blythe as a business partner.

Glancing to De Blythe and Helen.

Yes at times now that I know what to catch I can hear what he says at time without him being around its like he thinks out the words simply as he is speaking not before... its strange but it makes him a tad predictable.

Then as if forgetting about all of them she walked over to Ashley and watched her for a moment. Everything will be fine if you will all just keep her comfortable and STRESS FREE.

That feline protective side spiked as her attention turned to De Blythe and Tesla only with those words then turned back to Ashley to be ready to assist with her.

 

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Tesla put his hands up and sighed, "Fine, whatever. If I'm not welcome here right now and can be of use somewhere else, I shall go there. But, I will not miss the birth of my own child. Anything changes with Ashley and you guys let me know immediately. Got it, Hairball?" he said with a snarl toward Biggie who grunted unhappily back. Tesla then followed Lyda out of the room.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

As they walked out she took out a phone and placing a call after typing in a code into it.

Yes bring the car back to the sanctuary. destination... you will take myself and a guest to the lab... NO argument I can and will replace you if I have to.

Waiting only a very short time before the dead black limo pulled up she smiled to him and motioned towards the opened door.

Shall we?

Once inside she looked to the driver before the door closed.

System seal I do not wish to be bothered on our way to the lab.

The tall grey haired gentleman nodded as he closed the door and got in. Quickly turning the car to head for the lab as the limo and its occupants seemed to vanish from view.

I do not fully understand the tech of this limo but we can speak freely here without worry of anything nor anyone that I have run across yet being able to hear us. You have plans concerning your kind and your continued ability to help Helen and the others correct? Well then I have a "cluster of labs" as Dr Abbyn called it where you can work in peace with a few conditions. The tech in the labs is like this limo I have managed to master most of the equipment and systems but two evade me. All I get from them is they reek of blood and are not like any of the other pieces in the labs. Before we arrive you will have to swear your blood honor to one condition before we even truly head there.

She smiled reaching to pour a couple of glasses of true Napoleon brandy for them.

So are you interested?

 

[YoungLisa]

Ashley Magnus

Ashley was aware of the confusion and the commotion around her and heard her grandfather speaking through Lyda and the sudden commotion accompanied by the shattering of glass. As she did she felt the child inside her move with a sudden jump and for a second she thought it would tear through her body like the monster she had once seen in an old Alien DVD. She was aware of the anger in Tesla’s voice and the indignation surrounding de Blythe. Then she seemed to lose consciousness.

Roger de Blythe

Tesla’s anger shot across to de Blythe who looked at Magnus shaking his head. “I offered you immortality Doctor, I offered you all immortality and through some false sense of Victorian righteousness you have rejected it. But you had no right to deny your child or your grandchild. You will change your mind Doctor because I am going to give you the one thing you’ve wanted and missed for over a century. You may not listen to me, but you will listen to her.”

While confusion reigned and voices were raised de Blythe moved across to Ashley and held her left hand in his right. Scratching the dorsal metacarpal vein with a tiny needle he was able to inject a small dose of the reconstructed serum he had forged with Tesla. Stepping back he said to the group “Gentlemen, Ladies I must take my leave.” With those words he vanished from their sight.

Ashley Magnus

Feeling the small scratch and cold fluid enter her soma Ashley awoke, took a deep breath and then lapsed back into unconsciousness. On waking she felt calm, relaxed and content that her baby was now reinforced by the nourishment de Blythe had placed there. She also knew something else was happening above and beyond her and she was aware of another disembodied consciousness trying to communicate with her. This wasn’t her grandfather; in fact it wasn’t even male. Instead a rather frightened, confused personality drew near. She did not feel threatened, she knew it meant her no harm; it seemed to need her for some reassurance. Calling out she shouted “MOM … MOM!” But then it was gone, drawn away by another summons and Ashley was alone, confused, tired yet feeling secure. She embraced sleep and felt her whole being become revitalised.

 

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Lyda

As they walked out she took out a phone and placing a call after typing in a code into it.

Yes bring the car back to the sanctuary. destination... you will take myself and a guest to the lab... NO argument I can and will replace you if I have to.

Waiting only a very short time before the dead black limo pulled up she smiled to him and motioned towards the opened door.

Shall we?

Once inside she looked to the driver before the door closed.

System seal I do not wish to be bothered on our way to the lab.

The tall grey haired gentleman nodded as he closed the door and got in. Quickly turning the car to head for the lab as the limo and its occupants seemed to vanish from view.

I do not fully understand the tech of this limo but we can speak freely here without worry of anything nor anyone that I have run across yet being able to hear us. You have plans concerning your kind and your continued ability to help Helen and the others correct? Well then I have a "cluster of labs" as Dr Abbyn called it where you can work in peace with a few conditions. The tech in the labs is like this limo I have managed to master most of the equipment and systems but two evade me. All I get from them is they reek of blood and are not like any of the other pieces in the labs. Before we arrive you will have to swear your blood honor to one condition before we even truly head there.

She smiled reaching to pour a couple of glasses of true Napoleon brandy for them.

So are you interested?

Tesla took all of this in with a quiet attitude of study and had to wonder what was up with all of the mystical technology Lyda had access to but no understanding of.

He smirked and sat back in the plush seat, noting the many buttons on the armrests unlike the usual ones in limosines he'd been in before. He was tempted to begin experimenting with them but resisted, deciding he'd give her a chance to explain first. She paused in her speech and he nodded, realizing it was likely his turn to say something non-comittal, "Well, it's all very James Bond...I do love interesting new challenges and you, my dear, are like a puzzle I can't resist..." he said, taking a deep breath to inhale the delicious aroma of blood. It was an indulgence he never dreamed he'd ever be allowed in the presence of a non-four legged creature. Commenting on the blood, "Mmmm...It's old, rather stale, but I think it is human blood. Interesting indeed...Lyda, you are enticing me more and more every second. " He leaned forward, his hand resting lightly on her knee, grey eyes sparkling as he asked, "So, what's the condition?"

 

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Helen shook her head at de Blythe's raging arguments and said simply, "No, Roger. I've had enough of your scheming. Just go. Let us take care of our family in peace.''

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Leaning forward staring right into his eyes.

My condition before we even get there Nikola... De Blythe never gets near any of the cluster labs Ever. This is ONLY to help my Mother those she calls family... right now you were the closest one that could leave. I have little doubt that Dr Abbyn got alot of what you may see in the lab from Worth... His scent the machinery scent... its almost the same. It may be a link to figuring out how he gets in and what he and possibly De blythe are up to as well.

She sat back awaiting his answer about De Blythe... Was grandfather right and he was now little more than De Blythe's puppet or his own man.

Nikola thanks to Dr Abbyn having no other "next of kin" but me I have access to stuff that can help those We care about. I am willing to trust you but I do not trust De Blythe... I know the madness within Worth's mind due to his attempts to link with mine before... If those two worked together before then De Blythe is more dangerous than Any of you could imagine... he may have good intentions and Achilles heels when it comes to helping children but its all a means to an end.

Now do you agree to terms so we can stop driving in circles?

She smiled to him legs crossing as she sat back sipping the brandy.

Adam Worth

The little creature managed to slip through the hallways and rooms hidden from view till it spotted the hounds and other red list habitat contained abnormals. Sally the Mermaid began pointing to it as it hissed at her and kept moving awaiting orders from its human associate.

 

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Tesla's eyes danced over Lyda's legs as she crossed them and sat back. He grinned his typical toothy grin full of mischief and brilliant ideas...."For the time being I think working with you is wiser than anything deBlythe has had cooked up. He's SO last year!" he teased. ''I'll happily join you as long as you promise me a kiss at midnight to ring in this new year. Twenty-twelve, just sounds so futuristic! Well, when you were born in the year 1856...'' he chuckled and sipped his own drink. "I hope you have good cellars, dear Lyda."

 

[Asa]

Lyda

She smiled watching him. Pressing a button so the driver would know to proceed to the lab.

Ohh I am sure a kiss can be arranged Nikola. Provided Dads eyes don't still bother you.

She winked as she spoke. finishing off her brandy and holding the bottle out to him.

This is the youngest bottle I found in the little cellar under the main lab.

 

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Lyda

She smiled watching him. Pressing a button so the driver would know to proceed to the lab.

Ohh I am sure a kiss can be arranged Nikola. Provided Dads eyes don't still bother you.

She winked as she spoke. finishing off her brandy and holding the bottle out to him.

This is the youngest bottle I found in the little cellar under the main lab.

"Nice. I prefer well-vintaged fine wine but this will do for the time being." said Nikola with a small sigh. "So, it appears you may have more advantages in having been born a bastard than one would ever think. That Doctor who raised you was a sort of demented fairy godmother, it seems."

She didn't seem quite amused or encouraged to talk much more about Dr. Abbyn and it was a quiet, albeit short drive to the first location. "Brilliant!" Tesla exclaimed as she led him through what truly appeared to be a rarely used factory storage warehouse but behind a sliding hidden wall was a very clean and modern office and beyond that, a hidden staircase spiraling downward quite deeply.

He followed without question because his curiosity and sense of adventure were now in the lead. This was getting exciting! Besides, if anyone back at the Sanctuary needed to contact him he still had his mobile telephone on and his had been rigged by himself to work deep behind magnetic fields and pretty deeply underground as well. Contacting him in case of emergency should be no problem. This left Nikola's mind free to marvel at the unique and interesting opportunity for adventure ahead of him.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

Be that as it may Nikola. If I could use all of this to get back what was taken from Mother father and I... I would. As for Dr Abbyn... Her outlook was why experiment on the poor creature till it died when it could be useful.

Walking to the computer in the smaller labs she typed in a few things on the computer and each lab clicked to life and light one at a time.

This lab we are in is more research review and paper work.

Pointing to each one as they clicked to life.

That one is Intake determining what "affliction" as she called it the being had. The physical and mental testing lab... Then blood work and any operating she felt the need to do.

An unconscious tensing of muscles as she stared at that room for a moment.

More technological mechanical projects lab and then this one.

The final one that kicked on two machines standing alone even from here to their supernatural eyesight the machines looked to be made of stone yet very technologically advanced. The stench of blood while faint from this far away was undeniable. Human... animal... abnormal... and more.

The final puzzle in this lab

She said as she pointed to the two stone looking machines off by themselves in a very well designed room climate controlled "clean room"

The steps leading down one floor from the computer room lead to the cellar. So shall we explore?

Turning to look at him there was no smile there as normal. She did not like this place especially now that she knew much more truth about herself and even some things that Declan told her he did not know if the others knew about her father. It was futile to desire to change the past but she could in a way understand Worth's desire to do so. To have been raised by her parents she wondered would that have forced both of their hands... hers to settle down and his to take actions his heart ached to take.

Turning away from him she walked quickly to each lab one after the other and began typing on the computers to make sure everything is working right and access was secure.

 

[YoungLisa]

Roger de Blythe

“Fickle women!” de Blythe muttered under his breath as Magnus rejected his offer. Re materialising in his own laboratory away from the sanctuary he set about turning machines on that would control the bath in which a primeval sludge was laying congealed by ages of neglect. Its soft brown texture resembled melted sugar and there was a smell not unlike candy floss in the whole area. Opening a faded book he saw Adam Worth’s writing with a formula that he had used in his attempts to save Imogen. Putting on his overalls de Blythe carefully took a third of the sludge and dividing it in two he placed the jelly into two sterile containers. Into one he put a fragment of the DNA he had taken one night back in Victorian England into the other he placed a fragment of one strand of Imogen’s hair he had taken when Worth wasn’t looking.

Moving a wand that shot cobalt rays into a confined area he made a twenty second shot first into one container and then into the other. Taking a blade he made a small cut into his own right wrist and captured two drops of his blood into a petrel dish and added the reconstituted source blood he had compiled with Tesla’s help. Turning the machines on he watched as the jelly began to melt and as soon as the sludge was completely liquefied he added half of the blood substance into each. Setting a timer to ninety six hours he knew there was nothing he could do until the substance had reached and maintained human body temperature.

After taking a shower, drinking some refrigerated human blood he kept in his fridge and dressing in his business suite he transported himself back to St George’s Hospital to work on the wards as Doctor Alan Bailey.

Ashley Magnus

Ashley screamed as she felt the child within her convulse and expand and she knew birth would take place within a few hours. Stretching in defiance of the pain she managed to push the alarm summoning the nursing staff. When the nurse arrived a tired agonised Ashley managed to say to her “Get … get my Mum. … Tell her I will die giving birth unless she can … de … de Bl …de … Blythe!”

With those words she lapsed into unconsciousness.

 

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OOC: Let's skip a few hours ahead, shall we?

He was running from the limosine, into the fortress of a house designed by his favorite patron, Gregory Magnus himself. Had he been human he would have been breathless by now. The phone was glued to his ear as he pushed through the heavy doors as if they were made of cardboard. "How far apart are the contractions now?"

Helen's voice on the other end of the line replied, "They're on top of one another now. She's in a great deal of pain..." she said, struggling once more with her writhing daughter, to keep her as still and calm as she could manage given the circumstances.

Nikola shook his head and curtly cut her off, "...Yes, but is THE BABY ok?"

That moment of silence cut deep. He knew he'd made yet another error in his dealings with the love of his life. He was negating the pain her child was in in order to ascertain the wellness of his own interests, his baby.
"She's fine, Nikola. Her heart-rate has increased some but it's likely due to the stress of forcing her way out of Ashley...and I mean, FORCING. This is one exceptionally strong baby!"

He grinned with pride, he was in the lift now, on his way to the med-lab. "I'll be there in a minute, less than, actually. I will make sure she's alright."

"The baby..."Helen knew who he meant. Ashley meant very little to him. He wished he could care more but it wasn't possible when he anticipated the joy of his own offspring coming into the world.

"Yes, my legacy. My baby." He pushed open the door to hear fresh agonized screams from Ashley and tried to feign concern but he could see by the annoyed looks on everyone's faces they saw right through his facade. "Come one Nikole, Papa's here now!" he called out to his baby, gleeful when he thought he saw actual movement beneath Ashley's stomach's stretched skin in response to his voice. "She's a daddy's girl already."

 

[Asa]

Lyda

She was disgusted at his lack of care for the one who carried his child. The focus on the child was admirable but to wind Helen he should care just as deeply for her daughter. A lesson she doubted he would ever learn dooming himself before he ever wins her.

Walking she moved to Ashley's side as well ready to help already in a smock she moved to the opposite side of the bed from Helen and Nikola as she looked to Ashley and spoke.

Hello allowing the soothing feline side of voice help you calm and focus Ashley. This will help them better be able to help you.

With that Lyda closed her eyes only to open them revealing the fully feline eyes as she spoke again.

I may not be Isis but I am willing to help protect and help you and your mother just as My mother does.

Her voice edged in a relaxing purr for soothing quality only and her voice melodic and each word intentional ;y spoken to calm and center the one she was talking to.

Isis

With Henry elsewhere Declan clearly gone as well she carefully looked to the few machines attached to her and carefully turning them off she slowly disconnected the devices from her and slipped form the bed and checked to see if she could get out of the room with no alarms. Finding they did not have her on lock down any more she slipped from the room and began stalking the halls. Searching and sniffing at the air she wanted to see if she could find the being or Worth anywhere on the property.

 

[YoungLisa]

Ashley Magnus

Ashley felt the changes and turns within her as she shouted to her Mother “I’M SORRY MOM! IT SEEMS I’M GOING TO DIE AGAIN! ONLY THIS TIME …” Another thud came from inside her as she felt Tesla near her more concerned for the baby than her. “Please …” She was gasping now, breathing hard yet enclosed by the blackness. “Only de Blythe … he can save us both.” Suddenly the foetal heart went into distress and Ashley called out “SAVE MY CHILD!” And then she whispered to Tesla “de Blythe can save us both. Without him we both die!”

As she lay there in agony Ashley managed to make eye contact with her mother. “Mother … MOM! … I’m sorry!” With those words the monitors of both hearts, maternal and foetal showed all activity had ended and death had claimed both.

Then it happened! Ashley rose from the bed, tore out the wires and tubes that monitored her body and stood naked in front of her mother. “Sorry Mom!” She said with a cold look in her eye “Roger and Nikola synthesised your source blood, purified it and just before he left Roger injected me with it. Seems I can die but immediately I’m restored to life. I don’t think I can say the same for my baby.” She looked between Nikola and Helen. “This is your last chance MOTHER DEAR!” She looked with a gleam in her eye. “You can get de Blythe back here NOW to help Nikola and me save my child or you can take a chance she will survive.” Looking at Tesla she teased “What do you think she should do, lover boy?” It was obvious Ashley’s personality was changing again.

 

[Asa]

Lyda

To sedate her or walk away... clearly the calm she attempted with her voice failed a strong sedative might injure the infant further but honestly with all the chaos this De Blythe had caused and the potential that this was once more the problem Melevan returning. What have they allowed to befall all of them... She looked to Helen ignoring all of the others. Honestly she half expected the old man to take over again but he did not. She could feel him near but it was as though he simply observed... allowing them to risk the destruction of everything they had all worked for... all the good they have done.

Her own mind processing each path this could take... She could see clearly Helen coming to her true senses and putting an end to those who were risking humanity and her family... at least in the vein of unleashing Druitt. Which would be progress for those two if she would let him use his murderous side to help and protect his daughter from all this manipulation and being used.

The other path she could see is this travesty continuing with Helen and Nikola blindly allowing themselves the baby and Ashley being used and the Sanctuary becoming the empire of madmen and monsters instead of the safe haven and place of healing and help it was meant to be. De Blythe revealing his true colors long after they have lost everything to him and this Worth being.

She could even see him somehow warping Helen into a willing accomplice with Tesla's unwitting help. She hoped that Helen would snap out of it and make the difficult decisions but that only time would tell. Since she was not her father nor did the old man seem to wish to speak any more there was little she could do talking to them but perhaps... Will... Helen seemed to value Will's thoughts... perhaps even Declan or her mother.

Her mother... thats it... she might have to catch her during a darkened moment but if she did that she would be using her mothers illness to perhaps the greater good but would it make her any different than the rest of them. She needed to talk to those that were not so blinded to the manipulations. John Druitt... perhaps an alliance between the two of them or at least a private discussion to figure out how to help Helen and Nikola and Ashley and rid this place once and for all of De Blythe and Melevan if it is in fact Melevan returning through the clearly manipulated offspring of Ashley.

Helen... since clearly my aid is not required here I have other matters I need to attend to though I can tell you the very old one... Grandfather I believe is still very displeased with all of this. Though he refuses to speak I can still feel him... near.

Turning she moved to walk away. Looking to Ashley before she walked out of the room.

I will inform Isis of the condition of "Little Cub"

Stepping through the door she was unsure why she had said that but there had to be reason even if it was not clear to her. There was plenty of time to hear any reaction as the door closed behind her slowly.

Isis

She moved through the halls a quiet snarl curling her lips. It was as if both sides were present sharing in the hunt. Something was here... what she did not know but with everyone elsewhere it left her to herself to find it if she could. After that who knew what side would take over. The entire smell of the Sanctuary was different... the air was heavy with the scent of vampires and an almost palpable darkness... evil... deceit... danger and death. Her eyes feline seemed to glow as she moved carefully and low through the sanctuary. She would find her prey before any found her... she was determined of that.

Passing near the Mermaid tank the mermaid pointed off to one side as she tilted her head watching Isis and Isis watching her. A faint snort from Isis the only response as she moved in the direction she was told. Opening the door carefully the scent hit her as her snarl became more lethal but still low as she moved closer to the source of the scent.

Adam Worth

Isis... old friend... are you ready to talk more about my offer?

He stood there in the catacombs beneath the lowest depths of the Sanctuary as if waiting for her. He smirked seeing the division in her eyes.

Ahh Both of you are here... very good. Well then lets get down to business. I have little doubt that you have no trust in De Blythe at all... Ahh that snarl says it all. Well then time to hear more of how he got his knowledge and access to this place. He and I were business partners. Wait let me finish... Yes his Achilles heel is children but even then all the better if theiy are a means to an end... like your Lyda... Ashley and that baby she carries. Masterful manipulation by De Blythe and Melevan of Nicky boy. Now they have access to Source blood... Oh no before you go running after Helen to be mad at her for handing it over... yours Lyda's and Ashleys blood gave him what he needed to recreate it. Now... Shall we get out of here and let them destroy them in the fates that they have made for themselves. Or does Weak one want to try to run and save them from Helen from herself and those that Nicky boy is letting use her and him. Save them from what they have brought on themselves WILLINGLY!

Isis

The mental battle had begun. Every fiber screamed for her to lunge and rend the little vermin of a man to shreds but his information was proving interesting and useful.

She growled shaking her head as she listened to all he said.

Protect Helen... Why should we... she has done this to herself... She is sister... family... She dismissed and ignored your distrust and instinct against De Blythe and Melevan Let her learn the hard way like Gregory does... NO Have to help them... protect them... help them figure it out and learn... Not like Father...Death would be the best teacher for all of them let them destroy themselves then aid another sanctuary willing to listen and more worthy of this noble yet suicidal sense of yours...

Finally she roared out loud as the mental battle raged on and Worth took advantage of every bit of it with his continued talks about all of De Blythe's promises and how Gullible Tesla and Helen were being and the hell that the infant in Ashley will unleash if allowed to live under the handling of De Blythe and Nicky.

Kate

The Roar woke her up as she quickly headed to the Medical room that had once held Isis. Quickly hitting the alarm she grabbed a stunner rifle and took off hunting. If anyone tried to contact her she would inform them of Isis escape and have them join the hunt. Running across Lyda they now both were hunting for Isis.

 

[YoungLisa]

Roger de Blythe

Roger de Blythe looked at the little four year old on the theatre trolley as he was being wheeled into the surgery area. He knew he was his last hope for survival as all the other doctors and surgeons had failed to rectify the major heart problem that meant the little boy would not live to see his fifth birthday.

Once the boy was under aesthetic de Blythe knew he had less than two hours to save his patient. By nature he was a ruthless vampire with dreams of working with Tesla to build a vampire nation. Yet there was still enough humanity in him to care for this child. After reversing the veins and arteries feeding the child’s heart de Blythe carefully reconnected everything together before restarting the heart. Monitors and dials sprang into action as he proceeded to sew up the chest cavity. He sat with his patient in recovery and then called the child’s mother into the room. “I’ve reconnected everything as it should be” he said while giving her tissue to dry her tears. “there is no reason why your son should not live a normal healthy life.”

“How can I ever thank you Doctor Bailey?” The mother was lost for words.

“By ensuring your son makes the most of his life and fulfils his dreams in later life.” As he spoke de Blythe felt a psychic pull on his spirit calling him back to the laboratory in the Sanctuary. Making his excuses he went back to his room, opened the refrigerator and drank some of the blood he had stored in bags. Refreshed he was about to teleport to Ashley when he felt uneasy about Adam Worth. He needed to get him onside if his ambitions were to be fulfilled. So instead of going to him he moved to his own laboratory where the two clones were being formed. From there he psychically sent an image of Imogen to Worth together with a warning. ‘I can re unite you with your beloved daughter, but you must stall Isis. I will need you with me alone for when I hand her back to you.’

Moving to the other clone he adjusted some dials before increasing the temperature. Looking at the body that was forming de Blythe said quietly “Helen is going to be so grateful to see you again after all these years. She’ll want to move on from longevity to eternity and together we can cure this world of it’s ills.”

There was no doubt Roger de Blythe was mad, but his intentions were well meaning and basically good. The stones the road to hell was paved with.

 

[Asa]

OOC guess I will cover Henry for a while since Archangel is MIA again due to RL

Henry

Kate... Lyda... Sub basement 2... QUick she is not alone and does not look sane right now.

He locked on the image on the screen knowing he could not go to her or help them in case she took off or the situation escalated but he could call on the others through their private communications devices.

If Nikola or Druitt can hear me. Sub basement 2 we have company. That Worth guy... again.

Adam Worth

He saw him Imogean pausing as he saw the image his eyes watered slightly from genuine feelings of a father as he spoke losing all realization of what was at hand and who she s should be focused on.

Imogean...

His voice soft as if scared that normal tones would destroy the image or scare it away.


Isis

She saw him pause and his eyes go distant and misty... Weakness. The darkness snarled and stalked closer hearing him speak one word... Imogean. With that a hand shot out snapping tight around his neck. Feeling a tearing of something beneath her clawed fingers but there was no blood only an arc of energy of some kind that burned eliciting another roar as she raised him up.

Weak one says best to kill you... Weak one only kills when there is no other option... you she thinks are only good dead... but your words... She thinks Nikola needs hear them and Helen... So... we go now.
Lyda

She had figured out his mental communication with her so she tried now to use that link to her advantage if she could.

Adam Worth... Its time to give up... De Blythe isn't here to help you as well as his losing his control over Helen... Do you honestly think he will really help you? Really... De Blythe is only out for himself and vampires but only if they obey him... be the stronger mind than then Helen and even Nikola... don't let that idiot control you... unless you are just that weak...

Kate

Kate sighed and looked to Lyda who luckily nodded understanding the unspoken "this may get ugly" look on Kate's face and in her eyes. Checking the weapons showing Lyda how to check hers as they headed down on the lift.

Damn slow ass bucket of rust.

She radioed Big Guy.

If you can get to Sub basement 2 quicker than this bucket of bolts see if you can intercept... go armed.

Isis

The voice that came from her over the communications was chaotic... dark... but Isis was there in the tone as well.

Clear... Path... roof... Helen... Nikola... Meet there... Worth... holds... information... NOW

A roar echoed through reminiscent of when the creature in John would get irate with his humanity.

Declan

Back in Sanctuary in time to hear all of this and grabbing a rifle just in case he radioed back to Isis hoping she would hear him.

I will join you there Isis... We can leave communications lines open so the others can hear and perhaps Will would be so helpful as to join us?

 

[DalekRasputin]

Big Guy received the message and armed himself with an automatic pistol before looking at the old chair he meant to mend since 2001 but never got round to it. Breaking off a leg he armed himself with a stake, just in case.

Making his way down to sub basement two he he growled as he sensed Worth and made his gun ready for whatever he might have to do.

 

[Asa]

Isis

Half shifted standing there she saw as big guy Kate and Lyda seemed to be blocking her path to leave the basement to get to the roof.

Clear... path... now!

She snarled Kate was little threat to the darkened side of Isis Lyda and Big Guy could prove a hindrance to her plan.

Will make Worth explain... or die. Roof always good encourage.

Lyda

Mother... We can question Worth without giving him the freedom of death...

She could smell the ozone scent from him trying to vanish and not being able to Isis had done something that was preventing it but what... Something about that strange suit he was wearing? Slowly she took a step forward.

We will let you continue to carry him but we need to go to the medbay not the roof okay... I have an idea but I need you to trust me Kate and Big Guy... I need both sides of you to trust me... Once we have the answers then you can kill him and depending on his answers I am sure De Blythe will be in urgent need of death as well.

Kate

Kate kept radio contact open with Declan for him to hear what was going on and her eyes firmly locked on Isis and Worth. Geeze this guy was annoying trouble but if he was to blame for De Blythe then Magnus needed to know what she was dealing with.

Adam Worth

De Blythe... can... give me... back what... Helen and... James... took from me... My Imogean...

His own madness from decades of obsession over his daughter was starting to show as he kept trying to pull both of them into the radiation gate to escape.

 

[Archangel1978]

Will

Will never left Helen's side and was witnessing the birth. He was there mostly for moral support as his medical knowledge wasn't very important.
He studied the interaction between Helen and Nikola.

Henry

He checked the comm with Kate and asked her for a status update.

 

[Asa]

Isis

Looking at Lyda her head tilted but nodding she snarled.

We will try your way... as long as we can shred those that are problem and danger to family.

Lyda

Nodding... that's fine mother now back to the Med bay.

Kate

Hearing Henry she answered.

Isis and her ever pissed off darker half seem to be willing to do as Lyda asks so may be headed back to medical so be ready to lock down her Med chamber when we get back there. Magnus may want to be near for her questioning Worth though.

 

[Archangel1978]

Henry
Roger that. Heads up everyone! We've got a pissed off Isis and Lyda inbound on the med bay!

Will
He heard Henry and looked around at what could be done at the med bay to get it ready for Isis, and he reached over to the arms cabinet and grabbed the closest stun gun and another he reached for and walked over and put it next to Helen's hand so she could hold it.

 

[Asa]

Isis

Her hand never left Worth's throat as she followed Lyda. Kate lose behind stunner ready while Declan met them there.