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[NS]Wooshaba- The Phantom Haze/ Raven/ Nightwing/ Omino/ Static Shock
Theao- Morph
Hyperslackovania- Diaphanous/ Fortuna
Luporum- Sacer(Reave)
The Blastit Empire- Enertro/ Surge/ Legion/ The Guardian(Otium)
Gaeltach- Contra
Canadstein- Arthur (Kid Flash; Quickspeed)
Breitenburg- Prism
Kanami- The "Dragon" Girl
The Zombie Alliance- Gold Medallion(supposedly deceased)
Earth Defence- Hatman
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"It is okay Thompson, you do not have to follow me", said the USA's Secretary of Defense, Kyle Jones. He had just left a UN meeting and was planning on meeting some other board members. During the meeting he had to listen to a dumbies talk about what the world's problems were. The UN had decided to give the NJLU another 15 million dollars worth of technology to help "protect" the world. Kyle Jones was outraged. He thought to himself how could the world be so idiotic. They continued to support and give power to these supposed heroes. To him they were all just a pack of random thugs. Kyle Jones felt that they had to be destroyed, but he was not the only one. There were other national leaders who felt that the NJLU and other superhero teams had way to much influence on the world. They had to be controlled. As Secretary Jones walked his cell phone began to ring. It was the President from the White House. He answered the phone ,"Jones." The President replied ,"Secretary Jones have you met up with the others?" The secretary replied "I am on my way now." The Secretary turned down an alley and told the President that he would call him back later. He saw a group of men dressed in suits at the end waiting for him. They were all equivalent power to him in there respective countries. They all knew what they were there for. Each country had been planning this operation for a whole year now since the new Justice League had came about. The secretary introduced himself and asked "Is every ready?" The Chinese General replied "We shall all be ready in three days." Secretary Jones smiled and said "Good. In three days we will begin Operation: Destroy SPT." Jones left the alley and called for his ride. When it pulled up he called the President back. He then said "It has begun."


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[Two days later]
Phantom Haze had monitor duty up in the Watchtower. It had been a year since the defeat of the Original Seven and there captor. Ever since the defeat the world had been pretty boring. Phantom Haze was always stopping petty thieves in Gotham or rescuing cats out of trees in Metropolis. He had been promoted in the ranks of the league since he had helped find a way to stop the truly overpowered Superman. Superman had lost his weakness of kryptonite while in the Sun so the Haze had figured out if you block out the Sun, they could then drain the powers out of Superman with kryptonite. Green Lantern could only block the Sun for a short time though. He was nearly killed trying to do it. Terry was able to get his hands on some kryptonite and they all took the Man of Steel down. It had been a hard fought fight. The Haze was snapped out of dreamland by a buzzard going off.
Something seemed to be happening in South America. It was something big. The Phantom pressed a button on the desk and said "Morph you might want to get in here."

Morph flopped out of bed as the buzzer rang. He'd been sleeping and wasn't a fan of mornings, thought mornings was relative. Pulling on a pair of pants and a not exactly clean shirt, he ambled down to the monitor room. Shifting his hair to resemble less of a bird's nest, he asked as he arrived, "What is it?"

Haze replied "Looks like we have a problem in Brazil. Seems to be a villian by the name of Enertro. I need you and a small team to go down there and take him out. Try to find Quickspeed and Gold Medallion. You all should be able to take care of him." The Haze then saw that another problem popped up. There was a wildfire in California. He would have to send some reserves out there to take care of it. He began to think of who would be good for the job.

"Could you tell them to get ready?" Morph asked with a yawn as he grabbed a cup of coffee and bagel and subsumed his clothing as he 'changed into costume'.

The Haze replied "Yeah I got you." He pushed two more buttons on the desk in front of him to page Quickspeed and Gold Medallion. He waited a few seconds and then they buzzed in at the same time. "Quickspeed, Gold Medallion. You both have a mission. Meet Morph at the teleportation pad in 10 minutes. Out."

Morph had finished his coffee and bagel, and had snagged a muffin off the counter, that he was pretty sure Haze had been intending to eat. Getting to the transporter, he waited for the other two.

Haze turned around to retrieve a muffin that he had got out earlier. He looked on the counter and saw that it was gone. "He took my muffin, again. He is buying me some more."

"Work harder, insects!" shouted a tall man to the workers behind him. He was dressed all in black, with a cape fluttering behind him.

Men in army uniforms shouted orders at each other and began to shoot at the black clad figure.

"I am Enertro, manipulator of energy! Behold my awesome power and tremble!" he shouted, raising his gloved hands. A clear red orange bubble engulfed Enertro and bullets were stopped in their tracks once they hit the bubble. As the spray of bullets ended, Enertro shot two beams of bright orange out of his hands, disintegrating the soldiers he fired at.

Suddenly, a large tank rolled out of the foliage, smashing anything that got in its way. Enertro jumped as it fired its cannon, creating a large crater where Enertro once was. He landed right on top of the tank and punched his hands into the tank. He smiled as he could feel his power grow as he sucked the energy right out of the tank, feeding his insatiable hunger of power. He raised his hands again and shot the deadly beams at several more soldiers before retreating back to his camp, meeting with his two top henchmen.

"Pietro and Vladimir, comrades. Hold the line while I...motivate...the slaves to work harder," said Enertro.

"Consider it done, master," replied the officers at once. They made some hand gestures to nearby henchmen and they all ran towards the front line to battle the Brazilian soldiers.

Enertro shouted more threats to a large group of people with picks, working in several mines, all taken with force. Some mines were gold, what Enertro needed to fund his criminal operations. The other...Uranium, to create weapons of mass destruction to use whenever he wanted. This thought always brought a smile on his face. Yes, this could make me into what I've always wanted...Ruler of the world. Enertro began to laugh as a battle raged behind him and the workers mined in front of him.

Arthur, Quickspeed, being the youngest memember of the group was always thought of as immature. Arthur had never been part of a group. He dreamed of his first mission with the group. Then he heard Phantom Haze's voice. He heard the message then put on his costume then moved to the kitchen in a second. He got himself a bagel with cream cheese. Then moved to the transporter. He was Morph. While eating his bagel he stated.

"Wow this is my first mission with a team. I have never worked with a team before. So what is the mission Morph? I wonder what the mission is going to be about. So what who are we going to face?"

"Just some souped up tin-pot dictator causing mischief in Brazil." Morph replied with a yawn.

The Brazilian government had thought it would be wise to hire some mercenaries to assist their forces for this mission, and who better than a superhero to fight a supervillian? So now the Gold Medallion, in a Brazilian army uniform, narrowly managed to dodge a streaking bolt of lethal energy eminated from a crazed supervillian's hands.

Gold Medallion managed to not get hit, and sprang into action. "Medallion Laser!" he shouted as he pressed a small button on his left glove sleeve. Three high-energy blaster shots shot out of a hole in his sleeve, aiming dead on for the villian on the tank. Best to fight laser with laser, the Medallion mused.

A man stood, playing a bass guitar. The phone rang. He answered it. It was a job offering. He decided to take it. He was to go to Brazil and help out a man named Enertro with some defensive problems. He threw on a jacket over his shirt, which showed a prism, with a beam of white light going through, becoming a rainbow.



When he reached Brazil days later, he followed the directions to see a group of slaves. He walked into the building and asked out loud. "Hey, did someone hire a mercanary here? Cause if you did, you hired the right guy."

It was a quiet evening, punctuated only by the occasional birdsong and the chirp of evening insects. Contra walked along a dirt path, her hands shoved deep in the pockets of her trench coat. It was a nice little park in Gotham, though why she'd decided to take a holiday here, it was uncertain. Perhaps she'd never quite gotten over a schoolgirl crush on the Dark Knight. Perhaps it was something else. Perhaps it didn't matter.

She let her thoughts drift as she walked idly along, back to the Defeat of a year ago. Very few people had any idea of her involvement. No, that wasn't quite true. There were some who knew she was involved.. no one had ever figured out her exact role in the situation. She'd have it no other way. Her time afterwards had been spent doing virtually nothing. She was getting bored. A few weeks ago a holiday seemed to be a good idea. The change in scenery might spark some life back into her.

The nearby sounds of a woman shreiking in protest drew her from reverie. There was a muffled gunshot.. then silence. A few minutes later, the gunman came racing across the lightly wooded hill towards her. Grinning slyly, Contra withdrew one hand from her pocket and signalled the man to stop.

"Outta my way, bitch," he grunted as he ran, pulling his Berretta up on aim.

She shrugged indifferently and closed her fist as a slight wind seemed to kick up from nowhere. With a sudden movement, she jerked her hand to the right, smiling now as the theif was hurled sidelong into a tree as if he'd been thrown. The tree cracked on impact, and the theif crumpled to the ground. Slipping her hand back into her pocket, she unhurriedly picked a path to the man. Crouching beside his lifeless form, she pulled all the cash from the purse he'd stolen. She then slipped the pistol into an inside pocket of her coat. Humming to herself, she continued her walk unfazed.

The park had become one of her favorite places. It was always so serene, and yet glorious chaos raged just a few hundred feet away, where green space yielded to the dirty urban jungle that was Gotham.

As he oversaw the slaves, from his post, a man walked in shouting for the employer. He walked over to the man and looked him over. A little short...but good enough. Enertro thought.

"Greetings...Floyd is it? I have recieved notice that you can destroy superbeings? That is who I need, for I would like no interferences in my work," said Enertro with a heavy russian accent, as he paced around Floyd. Just then, three energy blasts hit Enertro square in the back.

Enertro was shocked for a moment, then smiled as he felt the power grow in him. "Floyd, here is you first test...Deal with these soldiers while I finish up my work here. I have nearly enough...items...that I need."

With that, Enertro walked out of the building and saw the man, clad in the army uniform.

"Come here, soldier...Give me everything you have!" shouted Enertro, energry building up in his arms. He shot several bolts back at the figure.

"Medallion Shield!" shouted the Gold Medallion. The words triggered one of his hands to quickly retract into his wrist. In its place, a circular, golden shield with a large M carved into it extended from his arm. The Gold Medallion held the shield in front of him and allowed it to soak up the laser shots.

He looked at his shield for a brief, reflexive moment. The lasers had slightly warped the "M." The Medallion then kneeled to give him maximum cover behind his golden barrior and shot three more blaster shots at the villian.

"How much energy can your toys handle, soldier?" laughed Enertro as he soaked up the more recent blasts of energy. He then brought his hands together created a small ball of energy that soon grew into a large 3 foot orb of destruction, which he sent towards the Gold Medallion, setting afire any foliage as it passed. Enertro awaited with a broad smile for the satisfying explosion that his energy orbs create on impact.

OOC: Blastit, your guy is still standing on top of the tank, isn't he?

IC:The blast completely demolished Gold Medallion's shield, and the thing fell in a great puddle at his feet. "Ow! Hot, hot!" screamed the Medallion as he hopped out of the warm goo.

"Can do." Floyd, or Prism, turned around and saw the soldiers. He grabbed a nearby object. Then, using his power, he lit it on fire. He hurled at the soldiers. When they dodge, he held out his hand, and shot a multi-colored blast off energy, killing one. He continued to do this, until only one was left. He grabbed his face, and proceded to lite the man on fire. He laid back and looke at the slaves. Then he walked back to see Enerto fighting a man in an army outfit. He fired a blast of energy at the man, and then turned to Enerto. "Soldiers are done. Need anything else? Oh, and you can call me Prism."

"You have done well, Prism. I must say, you have surprised me as you have come at a most opportune time," said Enertro, scanning the area where the Medallion was last seen. He expected they were not through with the Medallion yet...

"Prism, Go hunt down that man who we were fighting. He was superhuman or had some enhancements on him, and I have the feeling he is not dead yet. Take this communicator and tracker with you so when we are done here, which I believe will be very soon, we can pick you up before anymore superhumans arrive..." he said as he handed Prism a small black round object with a red E shaped lightning bolt. "Just push the E when you need to communicate with me."

With that, Enertro turned back towards his camp to make sure nothing vital was damaged.

The Gold Medallion waited until just when Enertro passed under the tree upon which he was hiding. As the Medallion jumped from his vegetative perch, his right hand covered itself with a shining golden blade with another fancy "M" carved in it. The camoglouge uniform had served him well: though the superhero thought that he would rather have gone in with his old yellow-and-black leather costume, this worked well for tree-based stealth.

The tip of his Medallion Sword aimed straight at the villian's scalp as the Medallion decended.

OOC: I hope for your sake that Enertro remembered his helmet, Blastit.

Prism blasted the Gold Medallion away. H hoped he saved Enertro from the sword. Prism saw Gold Medallion get up. "He grabbed a nearby slave, and lit part of his shirt on fire. "Hey, I think you should give up. Unless you want this guy to crisp." Prism held out his other hand, ready to fire just in case.

"Who are you?" demanded the Medallion of Prism, "And why would a supervillian have a picture of a rainbow on his shirt?"

When Quickspeed got to the teleportation pad, Phantom Haze called out to him, "I thought you supposed to be fast." Haze flashed one of his rarely seen smiles and then pressed the button to teleport Quickspeed and Morph to Brazil. Within a blink of an eye the two heroes were warped down to Earth. Phantom Haze sent a message to them telling them to page him if they needed him. He was going to Gotham. He had to catch up with a villian that had been ghost since the attack of the Original Seven. The Haze had always believed that someone had been behind the Original Justice League's attacks and had narrowed his suspects down to one supervillain by the name of Contra. He had been watching her for days now trying to catch her doing something wrong. Haze changed into a more inconspicuous costume and then teleported himself down to Gotham Park.

Haze landed in the middle of the park. He walked around for a minute seeing if he could find anything suspisious. When he didn't find anything the Haze sat down on a bench. Then he saw her. As she walked by a man who Haze knew was a thief she slung him like wrestler slinging a baby. He hit a tree and he was out cold. Haze muttered underneath his breath "Ouch". He waited for her to pass him by and then began following her.

"Hey, it's a Pink Floyd Shirt! And, if you want the man to die, than keep asking questions. Or you could surrender. By the way, my name is Prism" Prism waited for the answer. Not only was this guy getting really annoying, but he had bad taste in music. Who never heard of Darkside of the Moon?

OOC-The Zombie Alliance, please tell me you know who Pink Floyd is.

OOC: Yes, I know who Pink Floyd is. The Medallion, though, thinks the rainbow's a really wierd design for a shirt.

IC: Good, the guy was obviously a Pink Floyd fan, and they were easily distracted. As Prism made his rebuff, Gold Medallion put forth his wrist and said dramatically, "Medallion Laser!" Three green bolts shot out of his wrist at prism. "I preffer techno-bop," said Gold Medallion cornily, not really caring about the hostage. This Prism fellow was protecting the Medallion's target, and one did not become one of the most feared mercenary/bounty hunters in the world from whimping out at an emotional moment.

Anyway, it was not as if the Gold Medallion had not pulled off the same stunt Prism was just now back in his WUA days. It was the move of a desparate man, one who expected to be killed without a hostage for protection.

"Forget this idle chatter! You are slowing down my progress, and I will not accept this!" shouted Enertro, angry at the attempt at his life. He opened his palm in the path of the laser beams and soaked up the power again. "You will regret your attempt on my life!"

With that, Enertro fired several large bolts of energy at The Medallion.

The streets of London were coated in a light mist like always. It feels like it has been raining for centuries on end, but Decimus didn't seem to mind. Anything was a warm welcome to the hell that birthed him and devoured his soul. There hadn't been a good war in years and his idleness played games in his mind; the demon that inhabits him whispers words of malic and slaughter while all Decimus wishes is to remain discrete.

"Hell is waking up everyday without knowing what your purpose is." Decimus said andlaughed to himself as he lit a cigerette. "Damn I'm bored." he added.

At his house he recieved a messege asking him to go to Brazil for work.

Decimus hadn't been to South America since his work with Pablo Escabar in Columbia. He packed his scythe and was bound towards Brazil.

As soon as he arrived sirens and explosions echoed in the distance, drawing his scythe he smiled wickedly.

"About time." He muttered

Prism burnt the man to death, and launched a blast of energy at Medallion. As it hit him, he launched another one. He grabbed the man's smoldering corpse, lit it ablaze again, and hurled it at Medallion. Now he would show ne mercy.

Pulling her long coat a bit tighter, she glanced discreetly over her shoulder. It was really somewhat of a habit but something in the back of her mind was nagging at her. One hand slipped into her pocket, fingers closing around the black cowl she usually wore. She felt a tingling wave of electricity course through her, but forced it back. No need to overreact. Afterall, the motion might have been nothing more than wind through the trees.

Heading over the crest of the small ridge, she picked her way down the opposite side, knowing exactly where she was headed.

Morph looked at Quickspeed. "Mind scouting out the area?"

Decimus watched the unusual battle take place and smiled once he figured out what was going on. He leaned against a chimney trying to get comfortable as he analyzed the situation.

"Powers? I wonder if they gained them the same way as me. No, they wouldn't be fighting so indiscriminately." He muttered to himself.

Decimus seathed his massive scythe and decided to sit this one out, no need to get involved with a conflict he was not apart of. Then again he said the same thing about Vietnam.

He lit another cigerette and moved into a position where he knew he could be seen by the combatants.

"Yes Morph I will be back in a sec." Quickspeed moved around the forest. He was moving a little slower then the speed of sound. Then he found Enertro and Prism attacking Gold Medallion. He saw the body being thrown at Gold Medallion. With speed he caught the body and set it down. While he was going back he gave a punch to Prism's head. Then he got back to Morph. He pointed where he came from.

"Ok a little that way. Also two of them have powers and are attacking another one.

Decimus saw something flash through the woods from his spot on the roof a building. He dropped his cigerette and lept from the roof making his way into the woods.

"It's been a while, lemme make sure it still works."

The head of the scythe broke off attached to a chain, swung around quickly, and returned to the staff. Decimus nudged one of the trees knocking it and several more over like dominos.

"Real stealthy Decimus." he grunted to himself "No way no one saw that, just act cool and pretend like you meant to get their attention."

The Haze saw Contra look back. He quickly blended in with the trees. He searched her mind and discovered that she was going to meet someone. He needed to know what she was doing. He followed for a little and thought back to his comrades in Brazil. While following Contra the Haze sent a telepathic message to Morph. Morph how is the battle going? Do you need some more help? He waited from a reply while still trailing Contra.

"Then lets go see which one is Enertro and deal with him." Morph replied, "Lead the way."

Quickspeed lead Morph to the spot. It overlooked the area.

"Well this is the area."

Morph called out to the three people fighting, "Which of you is Enertro?"

"Hold it right there Reave, the church has requested I banish you to the hell that spawned you!" shouted a well armed priest.

"Great, another puppet from the Vatican." Decimus said as remembered how much he liked the name Reave. The church caught onto him a while back and kept his life active with "holy" hitmen.

The priest unloaded 17 rounds from an M-60 that ripped through Reave's chest spattering blood all over the tree stumps behind him. Reave smiled and a moment later his scythe's head landed meters behind the priest.

"Nice aim demon." mocked the priest reloading his weapon.

Reave hit a trigger and drew the scythe blade back, in the process decapitating the hitman. The bullet holes closed as Reave lit another cigerette and sat back down on the bloody tree stump.

"I am Enertro. And who might you be? Why have you come here?" shouted Enertro. He was getting angrier at all these interuptions. He pushed a small button on one of his gloves, which made a muffled beep. He also began to wonder who that creature was that recently knocking down trees.
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"Master calls for us," called Surge (aka General Pietro Semonov) to his adopted son, Legion (Lieutenant Vladimir Dmitriev),, as he saw an insignia on his armor begin to blink.

"Too bad. The fun was getting good," grumbled Legion, who just threw a whole tank at one of the few remaining squads of the attack wave.

"I am me, and I've come to put you back where you belong." Morph called back.

"I belong on top of a throne, ruling the world, but by your tone, I doubt that's what you mean," called Enertro. He shot a small beam of energy at the newcomer, hoping to fry him as fast as he can.

Morph sidestepped the bolt. "Since you've never been on a throne, I can't hardly put you back there can you?" He asked as he began walking down to deal with the villian.

"I suppose that is true...but at least now you know where I belong," taunted Enertro. He cracked his knuckles and prepared another bolt, a smile creeping up his face.

"No, I know where you'd like to be, I also know where you'll never be." Morph commented as he paused and leaned up against a tree.

"Why do you think I am causing trouble anyways? That man over there," he pointed at Gold Medallion. "That man is where the trouble came from. I was here, under an agreement with the government, minding my own business when he came, along with tanks, soldiers and the such. All being part of a rebel or terrorist organization. He is the one you should be fighting...not I."

Quickspeed came his position. He looked down at Enertro and Morph. If Enertro attacked he would show his powers. Until then he would keep it on the down low.

"How about you both stop fighting and both go to trial. That would solve who's to blame for this destructive altercation." Morph commented

Reave climbed over the hill overlooking Enerto and Morph. He's been sitting out for far too long. These are the people Reave has been looking for all day.
"Waste no more time! SlauGhter! KiLL! DEstrOy! It's you or thEm, no options, no MErCY!" The demon shouted inside Reave's head.
"Trial? That doesn't very fun." Boasted Reave playfully.

"Trial. Pah!" laughed Enertro. "Perhaps I shall leave you to robo-man over there."

This was the moment he's been waiting for. While he kept the hero busy with words, his energy built up inside of him. Now, he unleashed an incredible beam of energy on this hero, but he still kept plenty of his built up power within him.

This beam, being so powerful, would have a blast radius about 10 feet in diameter. Enertro smiled as he imagine the heros face as he was about to die.

Quickspeed could sense something bad was going to happen. He stood up and went ran as fast he could. His target was getting ever so closer. His fist went flying into Enertro's face. Then Quickspeed stood next to Morph.

Enertro felt the fist hit his face, but not until after he had the satisfaction of firing his deadly bolt off. He rubbed his cheek, where the speedy man hit his face. At least he can watch the two heros fry under his bolt of pure devastation.

Seeing the bolt come Quickspeed pushed away Morph and used his reflexes to dodge it. He looked at Enertro then charged at him. Quickspeed threw punches all over Enertro.

"Time to KiLL THem NOW. BlOoD!" screeched the demon in Reave's head.

"This doesn't seem too fair, two on one. I don't know who's on what side and I don't care." Reave said as he smiled wickedly and drew his scythe.

The head of the scythe fell limp to the ground connected to the staff by a loose chain. With a flick of his wrist the scythe sliced through the trees without resistance.

"Some obstacles outta slow that quick guy down a bit." He muttered to himself as he twirled his sick blade over his head.

The Haze didn't get a reply from Morph so he took it as a good thing. He was still trailing Contra seeing where she was going.

"Actually my kusuri-gama wielding foe, it is one on one, as I've yet to attack Enertro. Thought if you'd like to make it two on two, I'd welcome the warm-up." Morph commented as he decided to allow Quickspeed to engage Enertro. The beam would have been unpleasent, but not as dangerous as was likely intended, even had Quickspeed not decided to run interference.

The demon inside Reave had quieted down, blood was about to spill, it was meerly being patient.

Reave drew a wicked smile. It had been centuries since he faced a capable opponent. Unsure Reave was tempted to remove the seals covering his left arm and unleash his power, but it would be best to leave that in reserve.

"I would be more than happy to engage you in a duel."

He seathed his weapon onto his back and leaped through the fallen trees trying to draw Morph away.

Enertro saw the strange man engage the first hero.

"Ok speedy...your mine," smiled Enertro as he walked towards Quicksilver, a faint glimmer appearing around Enertro.

"Quick, you good?" Morph asked as he prepared to follow his challenger.

"Yes, Morph I will face this fool." Quickspeed stated then he saw Enertro have a glimmer around him. He was careful, but still threw punches at Enertro.

Morph began to follow Reave, leaping and swinging from the various trees in pursuit.

She had a sudden feeling of unease. It was one she had come to associate with mental probing, almost as a sort of early warning system for a potential attack she could do little about. Her grip tightened on the cowl in her pocket. Her straight red hair fell around her shoulders, helping to sheild her face from whomever was tailing her. Without turning her head, she posed a question to her follower.

"Something you need?"

She continued walking. Once she left the park, the Russian embassy would be within sight. No one would dare follow her in there that shouldn't.

The Haze smiled. Contra had fell for his trap. All he needed was for her to speak to find out exactly where she was going. The Russian Embassy? Why does she need to go there? He decided to find out exactly what she was doing. The Haze didn't reply to her but simply turned a different way when they both exited the park. He would meet back up with her at the Embassy.


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The Ambassador from Russia waited impatiently for his next appointment. He was to be interviewing a new candidate for his Global project. She had supposedly nearly defeated the teams before but cam up short. He looked down at his watch and said "Where is she?"

Reave stood in the middle of a small clearing waiting for Morph to arrive. He saw what their partner could do and only wondered what was his power.

The trees rustled and instantly he swung his blade in that direction.

"Can't play around with this one." Reave muttered to himself trying to overcome the monster's subliminal cursing and whaling.

OOC: Canadstein I am going to be talking to your character in this post.

While trying to find another way to the embassy the Haze thought that he should check in on his comrades in Brazil. He pulled out an small tv-like device and said into its microphone "Find Morph." A small, digital image of the globe popped up with a red dot blinking in the middle of Brazil. Using cameras that where located on satellites orbiting the Earth, the Haze zoomed in on the location of Morph. It seemed like he had just jumped out of a tree and was about to confront someone. The guy he was about to fight seemed like some sort a demon in human form. Phantom Haze had never seen him before but there was always new villians trying to take over the world. The Haze thought to himself Morph should be able to handle him easily. Haze then fixed the mini-TV to find Quickspeed. He was battling someone who could shoot laser beams. The Haze decided that he would help Quickspeed. He paged him. He waited patiently for the new fast kid to reply.

The blade passed only a few inches above Morph's head. "A bit overeager aren't you?" He commented as he flipped down off the branch to land on his feet.

"Yes is Quickspeed. What do you want Haze?" Quickspeed still kept his attacks going.

Enertro laughed at Quickspeeds attempts. Each time this hero would punch him, his sheild would burn his knuckle, as it was a shield of pure energy.

"Come now, boy! You can do better than that!" jeered Enertro from within his bubble. Any minute now, I will have my reinforcements...

The Haze got Quickspeed's reply. "Seems like your fighting an opponent who can absorb energy from just about anywhere? You need to find a way to trap him. Is there any sand near you?"

Quickspeed knew his punches ever not doing anything.

"I'm in the forest. There is no sand."

Then he thought of something. He started to go around in a circle. It was about about mach 1. Quickspeed was going to make a tornado.

"You are in a forest. Okay. This is what I want you to do. If you can get Enertro to some sand you can use your speed to create enough friction to create heat strong enough to make mirrors. Trap him in a circle of mirrors so that he cannot hurt you. The mirrors should reflect his powers right back at him with double the force. Eventually he won't be able to handle the energy and then you can take him out."

The Haze rounded a corner that lead to the Embassy. As he came around the corner he saw Contra walk in.

Enertro anticipated this movement, as he has seen another speedy character use this before. He used some more of his built up energy to create an explosion around him, sending Quickspeed flying at a high speed.

"I don't like to take chances." Reave said drawing his blade in and twirling it above his head.

The second swing was close and faster, only skimming the ground kicking up clouds of dust. Using this veil Reave began swinging his blade into dusty fog hoping to hit something.

The blade lodged into Morph's arm, thought it had about as much effect on Morph as it would if it got stuck in a log. "Ow." He commented as it was annoying though not painful so he grabbed the chain and yanked, while with his other hand shot a blast of 'webbing' back along the chain's path.

The blade hit something and Reave felt exilerated, but his joy died down when he realized that his blade never stuck into anything unless he wanted it too. It always cut clean through.

"This guy must on a whole new lev-" Reave was interrupted

The chain pulled him back with surprising force and from the dust a strange substance shot out. Just in time he blocked it with his left arm, it partialy stuck to his chest and seriously prohibited movement. The heat produced from his demonic arm melted the foreign goo and Reave welcomed the prospect of close range combat. He hit the trigger to draw in his blade and came at his foe fast and angry.

As the two came together, both moving fairly fast, Morph altered his arm into an exceptionally hard hammer as he smashed down at his foe's chest. The blade had been ripped out of his arm, but the wound, sans blood, was already sealing.

Reave heard his ribs shatter like sugar glass and felt that surge of adrenaline. He made a grab for his foe's face with his demon arm hoping to crush it like a tin can.

His arm felt like it was on fire, it was unbearable, but it drove him into a frenzy.

As the hand crimped around his face, his head quite literally deflated and flattened down. In this form, Morph was almost literally headless. He then smashed out again at the grasping hand.

Hand batted away, Reave used this force to spin around and strike with his other hand. Holding the head of the scythe.

"This guy's good" Reave thought to himself.

Prism let out a stream of energy, spreading across the ground. Several trees fell and smashed down toward the Gold Medallion. As they covered him, Prism walked up. "Heh.. I have a feeling you'll get out of this, but I also think this will give you some trouble. Don't let me down. After all, I haven't had a good fight in years." Prism lit the trees on fire, forming a "funeral pyre". He backed up, and started taking in light from all around him. His next blast would be an epic one. " Alright Medallion, you can either give up, or I'm sending you to the Great Gig In the Sky."

OOC- Yay! Pink Floyd Reference!

The blade again struck and dug into Morph, this time into his side. "Is that the best you can do?" He asked, "If so you should probably surrender now and go to jail like a good felon." The 'wound', that still refused to bleed, began sucking Reave's blade and hand into Morph's body.

Quickspeed flew into the sky and landed into a tree. He climbed down from the tree and thought over what was happening. Walking threw the forest he decided to see what Enertro was really doing in the forest.

Enraged, Reave tore the cloth seals off his left arm with his mouth. The tattered runes fell to the ground and a powerful wave of demonic energy exploded from him leveling everything within a 20 foot radius.

The energy beam sliced Morph in half, causing both halves to loose cohesion temporarily before reforming. "Please don't do that again. It's not pleasent or eco-consious." He commented

What was Reave now only cocked its sick head at Morph and smiled showing its brutal fangs. The creature roared so deep that it shook the ground, during which blood sprayed from its mouth. A black and red aura completely surrounded the monster before it fled into the forrest burning everything it flew past.

Morph pulled out his comm device and paged Haze. "We need a wizard or someone to deal with a demon down here."

Diaphanous walked through the streets of Metropolis, bored to tears. The NJLU never called on her yet. Perhaps I am unneeded. I don't know how I feel about joining anyway. She felt like an outsider.

Haze had never even introduced her to the rest of the team. What's the point. I don't know if I even like the NJLU, she mused.

Out of sheer boredom and anger at the NJLU for having never treated her as a member at all, or called on her, Diaphanous used her telekinesis to move herself to the tower. Haze was not there. The tower was deserted. She rifled through all the info she could find. Brazil, huh? She grinned. She then changed into her leather outfit, locked on the target in the transporter, set the timer, and stood in the transporter. I'm going whether they like it or not!

Soon she was in the general area of the fighting. Enertro... hmm...

Diaphanous used her powers to become invisible, fly above, and watch the milieu.

She saw some demonic thing running around, Morph, Gold Medallion, and Quickspeed in a tree below her, some guy in a Pink Floyd Jacket, and another man who looked like he had immense power, dressed in black and red. That must be Enertro.

Still invisible, she landed right next to Enertro. It was the best way to find out his powers. No one could see or feel her presence, and any weapons or energy would go through her.

Enertro was quite an imposing figure... the 'villain' the NJLU was fighting. The NJLU that never included her... Perhaps...?

"Free at last." The demon Fenrir thought.

Flying high into the sky massive wings exploded from the demonic energy possessing him. Staring at the ground so far below the demon wanted to test his long forgotten powers.

"The human unleashed me for this!?" Fenrir barked as he only saw a few little humans below. The last and only time Fenrir was set loose was against Alucard during Reave's training. Alucard easily dispatched Fenrir, but rather than devouring his soul he only imprisoned it inside Reave's left arm.

"They'll have to do, for now." Fenrir's smile tore the human's fragile face spilling more blood. Blocks of energy surrounding the demon fell to the ground like chunks of wet meat only to build and reform into two large decaying wolves.

"Devour whatever you come across my offspring." Fenrir ordered as the two hellhounds sprinted through the forest towards Morph.

Diaphanous knew she was safe, but no one else was. Without thinking, she grabbed Enertro, who could not see her, as no one could, and lifted him airborn far away from the demon.

As always, when she lifted someone or touched them in this form, the person felt nothing... only as if they were floating or flying on their own.

She whispered to him: "You are exceptionally strong, but I don't think you want to go up against this demon right now. Where will you be safe? I will bring you there. You can then make a thoughtful decision on the matter..."

Enertro watched as the deformed figure battled the shape-changing hero. Then, something strange happened. A large blast of energy exploded from the man with the scythe. Dust and debris showered Enertro's shield. He let the shield drop, realizing that he probably didnt need it right now, considering the creature was still a far distance away and the speedy hero seemed to have been taken care of...

Just then, he noticed a demonic creature begin to fly high above the middle of the explosion, dropping energy that formed into wolf-like creatures.

"This isn't good..." whispered Enertro. Just then, he felt himself rise off the ground, high into the air. "What the?" he yelped. This must be some trick of that demon! I will let him know that Enertro is not defeated so easily! He was about to send his most powerful radial blast yet, but then he heard a feminine voice whisper into his ear, asking where he should be set down.

Enertro wasn't really devout in his religion, but flying so high and being offered his safety made him ask aloud, "Are you an angel?", although he was a bit embarassed by this. He immediately set his mind back into the question.

"Over in that clearing," he answered, pointing towards a building on a hilly landscape." He remembered his right hand men and paged them to return to base for immediate evacuation.

"I assure you I am no angel Enertro." Diaphanous chuckled at the thought. "However, it seems I am here to help you... call it fate perhaps."

Diaphanous set Enertro down gently in the requested clearing.

At that moment, a beautiful woman with dark skin and long blond/white hair materialized in front of him. She was wearing tall black leather boots, black leather jeans with leather-crossed straps in back that led to a leather halter-top, and black leather gloves that reached above her elbows.

She took a good look at Enertro. Handsome and imposing, she thought. However, I do not know him or how he will react to me. She was ready to disappear in the case he found her a threat.

Diaphanous spoke: "Hello Enertro. I am Diaphanous, and it seems I am here to serve you." She said this sincerely looking into his eyes... and she was sincere. She wanted to help him dominate the world. The thought of being part of so much power appealed to her greatly. She wanted no part of the NJLU. Haze had not even introduced her to them, therefore she had an advantage, as they did not know what all of her powers were, or what she looked like.

Diaphanous waited for Enertro to respond

Enertro stood shocked. There in front of him stood the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Even though he swore off romances, he could not help himself.

"Diaphanous, I do not know if this is some trick, or if it truly is fate...But I cannot deny the fact that I have been saved by the most magnificent figure I have ever seen and If I were to deny your servitude to me, I would only be denying myself a great ally."

The sounds of plane engines starting could be heard in the distance and several helicopters began to fly about. It seemed as though Surge and Legion have come back and made good timing at packing up and going. A helicopter touched down next to the couple and the side opened up, revealing a luxorious interior. Enertro stepped in and offered his hand to Diaphanous. "Join me, Diaphanous, and our all our greatest dreams will come true."

Fenrir held the world before him in its splendor. Endless earth for which to create his home, his own hell. He stretched his disgusting crimson hand toward the sky.

"Mine" the monster grumbled.

Morph looked at the two hounds and took a form that was similar, but quite a bit large and more powerful than the one of the hellhounds. Leaving his head alone for the moment, he taunted, "Come and get me bitches."

Fenrir watched down on Morph as he shape shifted into a larger wolf like creature. Now that Reave's foe was busy Fenrir silenced the immediate world around him by cocooning into a ball of black energy. In this slip space he could hear the bustle of a populated city nearby.

Sinful thoughts of wrath and vindication filled entertained the demon's mind.

ooc: our posts are missing??? I also lost the ooc thread...

"You flatter me Enertro." Diaphanous was a bit surprised at his reaction. "I assure you, this is no trick, and strangely, none of this was planned... it just... happened."

Diaphanous was not sure how all this came to be, but was more than exhilarated by Enertro's reaction. How lucky I am! she thought.

"Of course I will join you Enertro," she said, smiling at him and taking his hand.

They stepped into the most beautiful helicopter she had ever seen. "I guess I don't know what to say," she said to him. "I never expected such a wonderful surprise. Thank you." Diaphanous smiled at him.

Here I am going who knows where, with someone I don't know... and I couldn't be happier.

"Where are we going?" she asked him. "Also, perhaps we ought to get to know each other a little, either now or later." She chuckled. She couldn't help smiling at him. Enertro was someone very special. Diaphanous could feel his aura.

ooc: our posts are missing??? I also lost the ooc thread...

OOC: We're missing a lot of new posts while old ones seem to be reappearing.

Morph lunged at the two hellhounds, intending to finish the two quickly so that he could at least keep track of the demon while Haze got a wizard to come and deal with the magickal stuff.

Fenrir began to growing bored of this fight when he noticed a town not too far away. The breath of human civilisation stank like old meat to him. A mighty flap of his wings and he was on his way toward the slaughter.

"Alucard, you pathetic fool." The demon thought.

OOC: We're missing a lot of new posts while old ones seem to be reappearing.

ooc: they reset the database to prior to the first fuckup... anything posted after that is gone. Hope you all remember what you posted!

BLASTIT EMPIRE: I save my posts in Word as a rule, because of this crap, therefore I have my replies to your char, as our chars were having a convo... If you don't have your posts or remember them... I can TG mine to you in order so you can get the gist of what you previously posted.

Please let me know.

I'll delete this in a day... :D

OOC- Alright, here we go again.

IC- Prism finally lost his patience. He unleashed a beam of ernergy so massive, it destroyed part of the forest. The Gold Medallion was smashed away into the debris, and was most likely dead. Prism then noticed a helicopter. He hopped in and called Enertro and filled him in on Gold Medallion. Then he chilled in the helicopter, waiting to arrive on Enertro's cruiser.

"You flatter me Enertro." Diaphanous was a bit surprised at his reaction. "I assure you, this is no trick, and strangely, none of this was planned... it just... happened."

Diaphanous was not sure how all this came to be, but was more than exhilarated by Enertro's reaction. How lucky I am! she thought.

"Of course I will join you Enertro," she said, smiling at him and taking his hand.

They stepped into the most beautiful helicopter she had ever seen. "I guess I don't know what to say," she said to him. "I never expected such a wonderful surprise. Thank you." Diaphanous smiled at him.

Here I am going who knows where, with someone I don't know... and I couldn't be happier.

"Where are we going?" she asked him. "Also, perhaps we ought to get to know each other a little, either now or later." She chuckled. She couldn't help smiling at him. Enertro was someone very special. Diaphanous could feel his aura.

Enerto was enlivened as Diaphanous accepted his invitation. He guided her to a plush couch and sat in a chair across from her.
Surge walked down the aisle, about to give a status report, but saw the goofy grin Enertro had. He looked in the direction Enertro was staring, and saw Diaphanous. He bowed to both and walked to the cock pit.

"Enertro is acting very strange. It's as if...as if he's in love..." said Surge as he began transmitting orders to the other aircraft.

"Enertro in love? I've got to see this..." chuckled Legion as he flew the helicopter. "After we're done flying of course..." he corrected as he noticed Surge's glare.
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"We are going to a small island far off the coast of New York, my base of operations. But before we get there, We will be going to a small carrier i have stationed off the coast, so we can get into a faster, better mode of transportation, my personal jet, " said Enertro. He paused, staring at the beautiful woman who sat in front of him. He caught himself, but not after feeling a bit embarassed. "As for me, I once was a scientist, working in a russian space station for new weapons and new ways of creating power. Unfortunately, there was a catastrophic accident, in which I was the only one to escape. The mixture of the radiation and other substances gave me the power to absorb and manipulate energy. Now what about you, mysterious Diaphanous?"

"Interesting," Diaphanous replied to Enertro's explanation for his powers and to everything going on around her.

"As for me, I am from a planet which no longer exists. There was a great war; the planet was destroyed. My parents put me in a pod which could withstand entry into the Earth's atmosphere, as we were flung into the Milky Way by a comet, and the others lucky enough to escape the planet were headed the opposite direction. This pod only held one person..." Diaphanous stopped speaking shortly, and looked down. "My parents were burned alive on entry into the atmosphere. I was 15 at the time and lived in Metropolis on my own."

Diaphanous looked back up at Enertro. "So, you see, I'm not exactly human... human for the most part, but with some of what people on Earth call 'superpowers'." She smiled at him again.

"I suppose you want to know how I ended up here." She gave him a devilish grin. "I'll give you the short version. Someone named Haze saw me use one of my powers when I was unaware. He asked me to join the NJLU and I accepted as I had nothing to do." Diaphanous got an angry look on her face. "Not once was I called for any reason, and I was never introduced to any of the team. I haven't even seen them; they haven't seen me... other than Haze of course." At this point, she assumed Enertro would become suspicious.

Diaphanous continued a conniving grin on her face, "I had already decided that I didn't want anything to do with the NJLU, so today, I took it upon myself to go to that tower that they meet at. No one was there, and I looked at all the information I could and saw everyone was in Brazil, pinpointed the area, set the transport, and sent myself to where you were. I watched from the sky for a while, and then set myself down next to you." She looked up at him and smiled. "What a wonderful stroke of luck or fate on my part!" she said enthusiastically.

"I landed next to you, as you intrigued me... and... I can't quite explain it Enertro... why exactly." She smiled at him again, eyes beaming.

"I saw the demon, and took the opportunity to get you out of there safely."

Diaphanous smiled at him and chuckled. "It seems to be fate, as cut and dried as it is... and I am delighted to be here with you." She reached over and put her hand on his, still smiling. “I’m a very lucky woman to be here with you.”

OOC: Whatever happened to the guy who was in charge of Gold Medallion

IC: Contra walked into the embassy and took a left. She here about leading some force for the government against the NJLU. She loathed the NJLU. They had made her the laughing stock of the villains. They would have to pay with there lives. She came to a door mark L. Rosenburg, Ambassador. She knocked three times and waited. A voice then said "Enter." She opened the door and walked into the office.
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The Haze was closely trailing Contra. She had just went into someone's office. Just when the Haze was about to put a bug on the door Morph paged him. "You need a wizard, huh?" He thought of all the sorcerers he could call and decided on Raven. Raven had just been promoted from the Teen Titans to the NJLU and she would be excellent for this mission. The Haze focused his mind so that he could find her mental signature. He found it and called out to her. Raven you are needed in Brazil. Raven replied I am on my way. Haze smiled and paged Morph. "Help is on its way". Then the Haze focused himself back on the door.

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This was Raven's first mission as a NJLU. She had to make it one to remember. She teleported to Brazil and located Morph. She saw a man floating in the air. He didn't look like he could normally do this so she cast a seeking charm. It worked and showed her a beautiful woman was holding him. She recognized the woman. She had joined the NJLU the same day she had. It was Diaphanous. She looked for Morph and teleported over to him. She then said to him,"It looks like our friend Diaphanous has traded sides." Raven cast a spell to protect Morph and her from the dogs.

"Actually I think she just thinks he's innocent and/or a 'good' guy." He replied as he ripped the guts out of the first hound, and hamstung the other. "As to the reason you're needed here, he went that a way." He replied gesturing as he shifted back to his 'costumed' form.

Raven nodded and said "Okay." She cast a demon tracking spell. A faint red heat signature appeared before her eyes. She then began to follow it.

Enertro smiled and brought her hand up to his lips and kissed gently. Although he was suspicious about her previous affiliations with the NJLU, he believed she was done with them.
"I'm sorry for your family. It is always an unfortunate thing to lose one's family, especially in such a chaotic world as this one. As for the NJLU, You made the right choice. They only try to build the world as they see fit. They want to rule any way the please. I'm not like that. I want to rule only to make this world a better, safer place to live in, without a need for the NJLU." replied Enertro.
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"She was once part of the NJLU..." said Surge, listening through a tiny crack in the door. "What if she put a spell on Enertro? What if she still works with those idiots?"

"I think Enertro would be able to take care of himself," replied Legion, grinning. This was very entertaining for him because it was Enertro taught him love was a useless emotion. It would be so ironic if he actually was in love!

Morph followed, thought he wasn't sure how helpful he'd be against a demon, save as a distraction.

Diaphanous blushed when Enertro kissed her hand. She smiled at him. "You're very sweet Enertro, however, I do understand if you do not trust me as I was once 'supposedly' affiliated with the NJLU."

Her eyes misted up and she continued, "I am quite sure the others with you do not trust me. However, if I was working for the NJLU, I never would have helped you out." A tear ran down her face. This is when she realized she had fallen for this man... love at first sight, which she never believed in before. She looked away from Enertro.

Diaphanous sighed deeply. "I do not want to come between you and your men in any way, and I do not want them or you to mistrust me. However, if this is the case..." she looked up at him and another tear ran down her face, "I will leave. I do not want to cause friction between you and your people, and I do not want to inhibit your cause and goals or be a distraction in any way. I understand this is the most important goal of your lives, and I will not ruin it for you. You can check my background, whatever you want... I do not know what Haze has on me actually... probably more information than I think he has, but I have never worked for them, and I made the decision to leave that disgusting group. They do not even know I am here, as far as I know. If I was on their side, I would have saved one of them and not you."

Diaphanous gave Enertro a wan smile. "I want all your men to trust me, however, I don't know if that will be the case. I would like to help you fulfill your dream, however, I will not get in the way of that dream. I know it is your life."

Diaphanous took a deep breath. "If I am or become a liability, I will leave, rather than become an obstacle to all you are working so hard to accomplish. I won’t be the one to destroy your dream."

She looked up at him and smiled sadly. I will leave, rather than ruin his dream... as much as I want to be with him...

“I only hope I can gain the trust of your men and be an asset toward your goals, Enertro.”

Diaphanous wanted their trust so badly. She really wanted to help. A few tears were still running down her face.

She looked Enertro in the eyes, smiled, and squeezed his hand. “I don’t know how this happened, but I’m grateful we met. You see, I understand your dreams are most important. Never will I impede them.”

Enertro got up and embraced her, wiping off her tears with his hand. "Do not worry, Diaphanous. I trust you with all my heart. I agree you could've saved any of the NJLU members, but you decided to save me. I feel that the least I can do is have you come with me. Given a little time, the others will trust you as they trust me. As for my dream. I would like you to take part in it as well. We can both live out our dreams, together in this world. I am the luckiest man alive to have been saved by the most beautiful being to ever walk on this planet. Stay with us...with me," pleaded Enertro, still embracing her.

Inside his head, two sides were battling each other. The once dominent evil, fearful side was shouting insults such as You have grown to soft to lead! or You can't love her! You only just met her!. Yet it was his once dormant, loving side that took over. Love at first sight! Remember, all these years you always wanted someone special to share in your dreams? This is an opportunity you cannot miss!

And before he could stop himself, Enertro pressed his lips against Diaphanous'.

“Thank you Enertro," Diaphanous whispered in his ear when he held her and wiped away her tears. "I will stay with you. I know my powers will be of help to you, as you have seen," she told him as she held him.

Love at first sight? Am I crazy? I've never loved anyone.

It was then Diaphanous felt two sides of him tugging at each other, much as what was happening to her. She could feel Enertro's aura, split, unable to merge. It was then she realized something: "Enertro, you don't have to be weak to love someone. It can make you stronger. I sense your aura and I have known what and who you are from the beginning. Listen to me." Diaphanous whispered.

"Let those two sides of you, inside, the ones battling it out... let them merge. Do not worry. You do not have to pretend to be anything with me. Be you. You will not become weak. I never believed I could have these feelings I have for anyone, but I do... for you, and I am not going to question them. I am allowing my inner battle to merge." Diaphanous was beginning to feel stronger because of the merging.

Suddenly, Enertro kissed her… a magnificent sensual kiss that sent a surge of electricity through her. Diaphanous had never experienced such a combination of exhilaration, love, trust, and yes... lust. His kiss had made her want him like no other man. Her heart was pounding and she was breathing heavily.

After the kiss, she looked Enertro in the eyes. "I think we'll be just fine."

Diaphanous gave him a sly smile and initiated another kiss.

While sitting outside of the window listening to what was going on in the room, The Haze remembered something. He wwas supposed to introduce Diaphanous to the rest of league. He hadn't been able to do it because they had been busy all day. The Haze then thought to himself I wonder if she'll go to Brazil and introduce herself to Morph and everyone. The only other person who knows her is Raven. Diaphanous was also a telepath like Haze so it was easy to find her signature. He then called out to her. Come in Diaphanous. He waited patiently for her to reply.

ooc: Woosh, "they had all been dizzy"? rotf!

Suddenly, Diaphanous broke away from Enertro. She looked at him somewhat shocked. "Haze is trying to reach me telepathically. Do not worry; I will not answer. I forgot that Raven knows me. Haze likely called her to dispatch the demon. She also can cast spells and could have seen me here if she is here. It will be a short matter of time before they realize I am with you, however, they may think you tricked me, but not if I block out Haze."

Diaphanous was alarmed. "Perhaps I should answer him and tell him I am tracking you?" She told Enertro, with a devilish grin. "Subsequently, I will block him off after telling him that you have a telepath as well." She chuckled somewhat evilly.

"However, it will only be a matter of time before they realize I am truly with you." She looked into Enertro's beautiful eyes and smiled. Of course, she had Haze blocked off currently.

"Hopefully, after I respond and then block him, he will not be able to track me," she stated.

Diaphanous looked down. "Enertro, this is one of the things I meant when I was talking about being a liability. I guess what I can do is pretend to be on their side as long as possible. That seems to be a sound plan. I hope this is all OK with you, as any other possibility will give me away immediately." She sighed. I do not want to make it more difficult for Enertro... I have to be an asset, not a liability.

OK, here goes: "Haze, it's Diaphanous, I am in Brazil tracking. I cannot use my telepathy. Enertro has a telepath." She then blocked him out.

"I have a power that would allow me to speak telepathically regardless of whether or not you have a telepath, but hopefully he will just assume that I didn't think of using it." She informed Enertro.

Diaphanous looked at Enertro, her eyes watering up again. "I am so sorry. Now that you see the problems my presence may cause," she sighed heavily, "I will l... l... leave if you want me to. Whatever you wish... I understand if you want me gone, but let me tell you… I do not want to go. I want to be with you."

Diaphanous looked away as a tear ran down her face. How can I be with this wonderful man without making things more difficult for him.

Still looking away, she whispered to Enertro, "I will accept any decision you make... but... I want to stay. I want to be with you."

Fenrir, filled with wrath and bloodlust, soared through the sky towards the human population. For years Fenrir has had to satisfy his appetites through his vessel, Reave, and now is his chance to eat at his desire.

A shot rang out through and put a three meter sized hole in the winged demon's chest. Seconds later three more shots rang out simultaneously, Fenrir dodged one but the other two clipped his fiery wings and sent him crashing into the forrest. The bullet wounds only spread as they the ashes of his energy drifted into the wind. The demon bellowed in frustration and anger rattling leaves right from the trees. In a few tormented minutes Fenrir had evaporated leaving an unconcious Reave on the forrest floor.

From the brush emerged a woman carrying a sniper rifle more akin to a tank turret. Her round glasses illuminated as they reflected sunlight and brightened her delighted smile, fangs and all. Approaching the awakening Reave she rammed the barrell of her rifle into his face putting Reave onto his back.

"After twenty years you haven't gotten any better? So pathetic." spoke the sniper now backed by an armored vehicule and twelve soldiers. The cross around her neck caught Reave's eye.

Morph had shifted into a jungle cat for ease of movement in the jungle. As he and Raven neared the demon, he noticed it jerk a couple times than fall from the sky. Putting on a burst of speed, he exited the jungle to find an armoured squad and a woman with a gun to Reave's head. Shifting back to normal, he asked "And what are you doing?"

The woman, without taking her eyes off Reave, simply responded. "This abomination of god has been declared a threat to humanity. He will be taken back to Europe where he will go on trial before the church and more than likely executed once and for all.

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"Athena." grumbled a weakened Reave.

"So the trial's already been decided?" He asked in a cynical tone. "Why not just exorcise him and lock him in a psyche ward."

Athena smiled showing her fangs.

"His fate was sealed long ago. He could have converted like the rest of us, but he chose the path of sin. Forgiveness is between him and god, but not me. An exorcism would be immpossible anyway; one who welcomes the demon cannot be freed of it. Don't worry he'll feel right at home in hell."

Reave quickly rebutted: "I've seen the gates of hell and still they wane in comparison to your ungrateful and vengeful attitude."

Athena chucked her rifle and approached the detained Reave. She knelt down in front of him and smiled before putting a round into his neck. Reave rolled on the ground making what sounded like swearing.

Morph began laughing a in a diabolic and sinister way as he shifted into the appearence of not just a demon, but a demon lord. "Do you really think that was advisable?" He chortled in an appropriate voice.

"Cut the dramatics, he'll be fine." Athena tersely put.

Reave's left hand slowly picked away at the locks holding him. His heated claws silently tore through the locks as Athena confronted Morph.

"Do you really think I fear demons? I don't think you have any idea of what hell I have seen and been too. Thanks to this one he-." Athena was cut off when she turned toward Reave and saw broken chains and dead guards.

OOC:What are you talking about Hyper?

Raven saw the demon fall from the sky. She cursed under her breath and cast a teleportation spell. "Azarath Metrion Zinthos", she said as she focused the spell. A second later she was standing alongside Morph and some woman who was looking at some broken chains and dead men. Raven looked at Morph and the new lady and said ,"I presume the demon has escaped."

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The Haze replied to Diaphanous's short report it sounded a little suspicious. He tried to contact her ,but it seemed that she was blocking her mind from him. He was about to break through her barrier when he thought about the other telepath Enetro had with him. "Perhaps she is trying to block the other out of her mind. I cannot break her barrier because it will put her in danger." He then decided he would just have to find out who the other telepath is. He focused his mind to find the man they called Enertro. He found him. The Haze used is far-eye technique to see who was all in the room. First he saw Enertro. The Haze thought to himself He is a crazy looking character isn't he. The Haze then turned the eye and came to the door. He focused his mind so that the door seemingly disappeared. Behind the door stood two men. They were dressed similar to Enetro. Just some common idiots there. No telepaths. Then the Haze turned the eye all the way around. What he saw made him gasp. "Diaphanous.", he said in suprise ,"what are you doing?" There was no other telepath. She was his telepath. "She has traded sides." The Haze quickly pulled his third-eye out of the room and back to him. He couldn't let her know that he knew she had traded sides. The Haze then thought to himself, Now we have a serious problem.

"The demon is long gone thanks to chango here. I've been hunting him for over 1200 years and when I finally have him you help him escape." Athena said frustrated while she picked up her gargantuan sniper rifle.

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Reave sprinted through the brush at inhuman speed and lept off a ledge with no hesitation. He hit the ground and rolled into some cover. Staring at his grossly disfigured arm. The crimson and burgundy skin stretched from his fingers of his left arm and stoped serrated along his left shoulder. Almost as if had been torn off, well bitten and ripped off techniquely.

A thousand years of military tactics, combat experience, and training had made him a master of the battlefield. Reave, calm and tactical, was almost Fenrir's opposite whom completely relied on raw power and rage.

It would be a while before Reave could summon Fenrir again anway, he would have to rely on the dark arts as a last resort.

Enertro felt so energetic, so powerful. After their kiss, both sides indeed merged. He felt as though he could crush the world in between his hands. They kissed again, Enertro felt twice as strong as he had when he first kissed her. He never wanted to stop. All the love and compassion he had began pouring out in this very moment. He wanted Diaphanous for himself, all the time, by his side.

Suddenly, Diaphanous broke away from his embrace. Enertro felt uneasy. Did I overstep my boundaries? wondered Enertro. Then, Diaphanous told him everything.

"This is indeed...a new situation," said Enertro finally. As Diaphanous communicated telepathically, he put one hand on his chin and began formulating plans in his head. He watched Diaphanous send the messages and was overcome by her beauty again. Soon after, he had a plan and he walked back over to Diaphanous, putting his arms around her waist and planting a light kiss on her neck. "Do not cry and do not worry. I want to be with you, through every moment in my life. I don't see you as a problem, nor will I ever. You are a solution to my problems. Your idea makes sense, but we can take it a step further. You can slowly but surely give the NJLU clues as to where I am taking you, But you will make them believe we are going to my base in Siberia instead of our current destination. My Siberian base is worthless to me these days, but It will be my...no, our gift to them for bringing us together. That is how the NJLU will meet their end..."

He smiled and whispered into her ear, "You see, you make my job so much easier. I am so very fortunate to have been saved by you, the magnificent Diaphanous..." Enertro kissed her on the neck again.
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Surge had fallen asleep in the co-pilots seat, his son being the pilot. Legion looked at his father and smiled. Keeping his eyes ahead of him, he took one deep breath and concentrated on creating a copy of himself. Within seconds, another identicle Legion stood in between Surge and the original Legion, leaving barely any room with all three of them, especially the large Legions.

"Go see what master is doing," whispered the original. The copy tip toed towards the door and quietly opened it. He took a small peak, and immediately closed it, making a too-loud-for-comfort noise, even though it was quiet. Surge awoke and looked at his son.

"You imbecile! I told you to stay concentrated on your current task! Not to watch the master...talk with his new girl!" scolded Surge in a hushed tone. The Legions rejoined and laughed.

"Father, they are kissing! Passionately kissing!" chuckled Legion. He still found this very entertaining. Especially the look he recieved from Surge.

Surge looked at his adopted son, eyes wide and mouth open. "Absurd! Enertro has no love for anything!" Surge unbuckled his seatbelt and stood up. He was going to see for himself what was going on.

"Hey, offer them some refreshments while you are up," laughed Legion.

"Don't look in there again! Stay concentrated on where we're headed. Shouldn't be far from the carrier now..."

Reave didn't like having time to think, he would start to question himself. The faces of his sacrificed comrads.

"They deserved it." Reave grunted as he continued to think back.

He remembered the horde of demons, his left arm, the blood everywhere, and Alucard just watching in content at the show. Reave clutched his left arm hoping to feel human flesh but again he felt the rough armor like demon hide.

"I need company again, I need to stop thinking." Reave discontently stated.

Wooshaba']OOC:What are you talking about Hyper?
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ooc: I thought "dizzy" was a typo. :p sorry...

OOC: Hyper I see what you were talking about. It was a typo. I fixed it. Thank you.

"Enertro... Haze can find any telepath. I was so shocked at his communication that I did not take time to think. He knows I am no longer with them. I have to block him, and if I stop blocking, he will know it is on purpose... he will know it is a trap." Diaphanous felt defeated. "Enertro, I don't know what to do now, unless we actually DO go to that base and then take off out of there."

She was pondering ideas, what she could use her powers for, how she could work this. "Perhaps we ought to describe our powers in detail. Maybe we could combine them in some way to make something work." Diaphanous suggested.

"Enertro, my powers are best seen while explained... some of them anyway. We should wait until we land somewhere and I can show you using one of your crew, in a way that will not hurt them."

She looked up at Enertro. "Until then, I will continue to block Haze. He may be able to get through, but if he does, I have a line on him as well."

Diaphanous sighed. "I just don't know that we can trick them." She buried herself in his arms... she felt so safe in his arms, as if this is where she has always belonged. She looked up at him, and whispered, "Maybe we should forget about it for a little while." A devilish smile spread across her face and she kissed his neck.

Prism awoke and heard that they had arrived to the carrier. They were also earlier than Enertro. Prism headed to the guest room and relaxed. His mind went to what to do next. Enertro was no doubt powerful, and he might be strong enough to gain something. He might want to follow him. Prism had nothing in his life, except for his friends and his band. If Enertro promised their saftey, he would join his cause.

Enertro frowned at the idea of Haze being able to find all telepaths. This complicated things...yet still more solutions came through...Perhaps we should enlist the aid of the people that dislike the NJLU...or even the countries Enertro smiled again as he listened to Diaphanous' sweet voice.

"I too will show you what I can do once we arrive at the carrier. This, along with another man that I have hired, will help us think of new ways to finish off these meddlers..."

He let her kiss his neck and in return hugged her a little tighter, as he kissed her forehead.

"Forget about it for a little while? I can forget about it for as long as we want..."replied Enertro, returning the devilish grin.

Just then, the door slid open and Surge walked into the room. Enertro looked away from Diaphanous and glared at Surge. "What is it, General?"

Surge cringed a bit. "Just wanted to know if...if...you guys wanted refreshments?" asked Surge, a hint of fear in his voice.
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On the carrier, many of the crew were scurrying about, keeping everything in place and preparing for their masters arrival.

A young female in a black and red uniform approached Prism in the guest room. "Greetings sir, would you care for food or drink while you wait?"

In the town not too far from the battle sight Reave felt distanced enough called his contact man "Tyr".

Reave:"Yeah Hellsing has troops here waiting for me."
Tyr: "How the hell did they find you?"
Reave: "Not sure, but it would be best if we never spoke again."
Tyr: "You can't handle Athena?"
Reave: "No, Alucard has joined them, we should lay low."
Tyr: "Alright, sorry I thought you'd be interested in a fight."
Reave: "That's alright Tyr, in fact I'd like you to do something for me."
Tyr: "Anything Lupus."
Reave: "Contact a man named Enertro and tell him to contact me, if he asks why tell him a Demon asked for it."
Tyr: "I'll get right on it."
Reave: "Watch your back Tyr, I won't be able so see you again."
Tyr: "Gotch ya, good bye Lupus."
Reave: "Farewell friend."

Just as Diaphanous was nibbling on Enertro's neck... she was absolutely aching for him… a man came in. Enertro referred to him as General. The man asked Enertro if they wanted refreshments.

Diaphanous chuckled quietly into Enertro's ear, and asked, "Do your Generals usually double as waiters?" Then she pulled away, looking at him with amused eyes, and grinned at him, teasingly, waiting for Enertro to reply to the General.

"Would you like to see something interesting, Enertro?" she asked. Before he could answer her or the General, she used what she referred to as her "brain scramble" on him. It was actually very technical, and as precise as she wanted it to be, down to the very last neurotransmitter, if she wanted.

Suddenly, the General repeated his prior query in reverse, looking at them as if nothing was different. She did not want to go too far with the scramble, so she left it at that.

"Enertro, this was a demonstration of approximately .09% of what I can do to a brain. I will show you much more later, when we have landed." Diaphanous told him.

The General was still standing there waiting for Enertro's reply not knowing anything strange had happened at all.

"What do you think Enertro?" she asked, giving him a seductive look that said, 'we want privacy'. Diaphanous reached up and held the side of his cheek with one hand, and kissed him passionately. She was still breathing heavily, heart pounding, and with this kiss, she let out a slight moan, forgetting completely that the General was there. Enertro is perfect. He must be my soul mate.

Prism looked at the girl. "Hmmmm... no, I'm good. Thanks." Prism grabbed his MP3 player, which had managed to survive all the chaos. He listened to "Us and Them" by Pink Floyd. This chilled him even more. He awaited, getting a little impatient while doing it, for Enertro to return.

Enertro watched the display of Diaphanous' power as she used it on Surge. He laughed as General Surge asked the question backwards.

Enertro closed his eyes as he felt the passionate kiss from Diaphanous.

"Leave us be, General Surge. All is fine here," replied Enertro. Surge left the two alone as he returned to the cockpit, sliding the door shut, with a puzzled look on his face.

He then faced Diaphanous and smiled. Each kiss was euphoric to him. It sent surges of energy racing all over his body. He felt revitalized and more powerful. He picked her up and gently set her on the couch. He took off his shoulderpads and cape, along with the black and red armor covering his muscular torso, leaving only a black undershirt. He walked over to Diaphanous with a playful grin and kissed her hand, slowly inching his way past her neck, and to her mouth, returning the passionate kiss from Diaphanous.

"I can't believe...I've met you," gasped Enertro in between kisses.
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"Refreshments? I love your original thinking..." asked Legion as he guided the helicopter around the carrier, purposely giving the lovebirds time for whatever business they were doing...

" It can't be true! Enertro has been conquered by the emotion he hates the most! Love! You are right! He is passionately kissing the new girl...I fear to think what may come next!" replied Surge. He was tempted to go back and look, but something told him he didn't want to do that...not only because of his masters fury, but something about the girl told him not to. "I felt strange after I asked them for refreshments. Hard to explain..."

"I'd say! You said something strange. As if talking backwards..." chuckled Legion.
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The same young female as before approached Prism again. "Sir, Enertro will be here shortly. It appears they are scouting around a bit in case anything followed them..."

"Alright, that's cool." Prism was finally calmed down. He would finally meet with Enertro again and discuss his terms. Things had really picked up lately. He was eager for a taste of power that Enertro could give him. He relaxed again, and listened to "Comfortably Numb".

As Enertro disrobed down to his undershirt, Diaphanous could see his muscular body clearly. She gasped at the sight. He was literally perfect.

He came over to the couch where he had set her down, and began kissing her hand, and up her arm. "Enertro, you are such a tease..." she breathed the words more so than speaking them. Diaphanous was going crazy. She felt as if she was in another dimension... everything else around them seemed to disappear, unexplainable, passionate, erotic.

As they were kissing, she returned Enertro’s sentiment, telling him she could not believe she met him.

Without even thinking, Diaphanous tore Enertro’s shirt off, and began rubbing his muscular body and kissing his chest, her hands exploring him. She was going insane with desire... so much so, that she blurted out; "Enertro, I have to have you..." She was half gasping and half speaking.

Diaphanous ached for him so badly; she could barely stand it... She unbuckled her halter-top and snapped off the crossed bands...

All she could verbalize was... "Enertro..."

"As I must have you, my beautiful Diaphanous," was all he could gasp. He was in his euphoria. Never before has he felt this desire and lust for someones love. Now...it was being taken to the highest levels. He unbuckled his belt and let his leg armor fall to the ground, his pants soon following...

Today was definitely a good day...
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Legion had finally landed the craft onto the large carrier. This carrier was customly made for Enertro, once he promised to pay the dealer twice as much as it deserved. It was large enough to fit many jets on it, including several larger jets. One of these larger jets would be Enertro's own, also costing an enormus amount of money. Money they got by just being the criminals they were...

"So....you going to go back there and tell them we're here?" asked Legion as he unfastened himself from the seat and opened his door.

Surge had cranked the music louder than normal from the radio once he heard the two calling for each other in the back. He looked at Legion with concern in his eyes. "No...they will come out once they realize we've stopped."

Surge left the copter and walked to the guest room, where he was told Prism was waiting. He left Legion to stick by the Helicopters exit to make sure no one bothered the two.
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Surge walked into the guest room and straightened out his uniform.
"Greetings, Prism. I am General Surge, Enertro's...." Surge paused wondering if he was still Enertro's 2nd in command. "Enertro's right hand Man.... Enertro should be coming soon. He just has to finish some...business with another he just met." He brought his gloved hand near Prism, waiting for a handshake.

Diaphanous quickly removed all her clothing as well. "Oh Enertro," she moaned softly, "I am afraid I'm going to wake up and find this is all a dream."

Diaphanous was not the silent type, and Enertro was the best lover she ever had. She was grateful to hear the music getting louder, as she couldn't get any quieter... Diaphanous was in Heaven, and she couldn't hold back.

Pure unadulterated bliss... I have found my soulmate, and his name is Enertro.

"We are in a dream...a dream we will never wake up from," he replied, getting ready for the most exhilerating moment of his life....


About an hour and a half later....

Enertro lay next to Diaphanous, the couch barely big enough for the both of them. Although he was winded, he knew he couldn't keep the others waiting for long. He slowly got up and dressed himself, watching his love, wishing he had no obligations. Wishing he could do it all again...

"My lovely Diaphanous, I'm afraid we have kept the others waiting too long. I don't want them to run out on us. Would you care to join me?" he asked as he put on his armor. He walked over to Diaphanous and passionately kissed her again. Maybe I can postpone this meeting until tomorrow... he thought.

OOC: :eek: That was awfully explicit ;)

The President sat in his office running over many profiles of various supervilliians. All he saw was take over the world this, and take over the world that. The woman he had wanted to lead his force against the NJLU had already been taken. "Damn Russians always picking the good villians," he said under his breath. He looked at Contra's profile for one last time and then went to the next profile. The next guy he saw was a man named Enertro. He could harness the power of energy and use it to blast objects. He was a strong man. Very successful too. And he loathed the NJLU. Seems they had put him in prison a couple of times. "This is the perfect man for the job." The President pressed a button on his desk and said ,"Linda get the Secretary of Defense in here. I think I have found the perfect man for the job." About ten minutes later the Secretary walked in. The President looked at him and gave him Enertro's profile. The CEO of the United States then said ,"I want you to find this man and enlist him as the lead in this war against the NJLU. He might be just what we need." The secretary replied ,"Right on it sir." The secretary quickly departed the room to find out where Enertro was currently at.

Morph had been watching Reave, and as he ran off, took off after him. The extra two meters and three eyes helped a great deal in following the errant hostling.

ooc: It wasn't that bad! That's why I asked!:p ;)

"Enertro, my love, of course I will join you. I am looking forward to meeting your... associates, if that is the correct word." Diaphanous replied, smiling quite contentedly, although she wished there was no need for them to move from where they were.

Diaphanous put on her black leather halter, black leather jeans with the leather crossed straps in back, her black leather high heel boots, and her black leather over-the-elbow gloves. She was ready to meet Enertro’s people, and his guests.

Diaphanous looked as stunning as she did when she first arrived.

Enertro walked up to her and kissed her passionately again. "You know," Diaphanous remarked, "If you keep doing that, we'll never get out of here." She gave him a teasing seductive smile. "Remember, there is always later," Diaphanous grinned. "Now we have something to look forward to after all the obligations of the day are met." Diaphanous kissed him passionately one more time.

"You probably shouldn't leave your guests waiting... and again, I am interested in meeting everyone."

Diaphanous smiled at Enertro. "I am ready when ever you are, dearest."

Reave sat impatiently in a bar inside of the town with a cloth draped over his right arm. Normally Tyr reaches contacts within minutes, but it had been hours. This was bad, real bad, he was alone against Athena and this new enemy without any help, well at least he had the advantage in a crowded area. Suddenly his cell phone vibrated and he answered immediatly.

Reave: "Give me good news Tyr."
Alucard: "Well, well, my old friend Reave. How are you?"

Reave's heart stopped beating as he heard Alucards cold monotone voice over the phone. His hands began to sweat and shake uncontrollably.

Reave: "You..."
Alucard:"The girl is after you, Athena, and I've trained her quite well. It should be interesting."
Reave: "You're sick, what happened to Tyr?"
Alucard: "He's praying for forgiveness right now, I suggest you let him. Any last words you want to say to your only ally?"

Reave had to restrain himself from crushing the phone in a fit of rage.

Alucard:"Fair enough."

The beast's breath stopped over the phone followed by the sick sound of flesh torn and gurgled screams. Reave knew it was over, Athena and Morph were right outside and now Alucard was on his trail. It would only be a matter of time before they captured him.

Alucard: "You now see what I see. A cornered chess piece only a few moves from checkmate. The honorable player will simply submit, or he could run around the board pointlessly. It's your choice."

The line went dead and Reave bowed his head into his arms.

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Athena approached Morph outside.

"We should move in now, just follow my lead and this will go over peacefully." She said in her cold voice.

"I'll let you lead on one condition, no killing." He replied as he returned to his normal form.

"Fine, but if he goes out of control I'll have to put him down quickly. After all, there are people in the area." Athena replied.

Athena didn't give a damn about the humans in the area, she wanted Reave alive so she could watch him rot in prison for the rest of eternity.

Slowly she slipped into the back door of the bar and entered the tavern right behind Reave.

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Reave had heard them talking outside. It was futile to resist now, if he did manage to escape it would be only a matter of days before Alucard would find him. Reave shivered at the thought of confronting that devil again.

"It is useless for me to resist." Reave said desperately.

Athena was almost disapointed, even under impossible odds Reave always managed to slip out of her fingers leaving a trail of destruction in the process. Now he was just surrendering so passively. She wondered what Alucard said over that phone.

Reave stood out of his chair, and slowly turned toward Athena with his hands in the air.

"One can only run for so long before he is cornered..." Reave said with a smile.

Suddenly a black cloud filled the entire room and Reave lept through the ceiling.

Athena began plugging holes in the ceiling where she thought Reave would head.

"This is more like it." She thought as she lept through the hole in pursuit.

"It's just so hard for even me to resist your beauty," said Enertro, a smile on his face, as he kissed her one last time. He pushed a button near the exit and the door slid open. He saw Legion sitting down near the door playing cards with several copies of himself and a few soldiers.

As soon as Legion saw the two in the doorway, he immediately stood up and all the copies flowed back into him. The soldiers also stood up and one stuffed the cards in his pocket. They all saluted as their leader walked off the helicopter.

Enertro stood, watching Diaphanous with his palm waiting for her to take it, a slight smile on his face.

"Enertro, you're going to flatter me to death," she smiled at him after his comment about her beauty.

After he kissed her one last time, Diaphanous looked deeply into his eyes, and said with complete sincerity and belief; "Enertro, I believe we are soul mates."

The helicopter door opened, and Enertro extended his hand for her. She took it, and stepped out of the helicopter with him, marveling and yet finding it amusing that a man was playing cards with himself.

Diaphanous was very intrigued as to what lay ahead.

"Welcome Master and...and..."started Legion. He was unsure of what to call Diaphanous. He made a side glance at one of the soldiers who made a small shrug.

"Masters," corrected Enertro, giving Legion a harsh look. Legion's eyes widened in surprise but he brought himself together before he would offend anyone.

"I believe Prism and General Surge are waiting in the guest room for you," continued Legion. "Let us go before they reach old age." He chuckled at his last comment.

Enertro prodded Legion with his pointer finger, sending off a small amount of power. Legion yelped and muttered an apology before walking them towards the guest room.

Enertro followed the large man, holding Diaphanous' hand, and glancing at her occasionally, smiling just a little. Behind the couple, the small group of soldiers followed.

They finally reached the guest room where Legion opened the door and walked in. Enertro pulled Diaphanous to the side and let the rest of the soldiers file in.

"Diaphanous, I agree. We have to be soulmates," he whispered to her, making eye contact.

Masters? This cannot be... I do not even know these people... Diaphanous had a shocked look on her face.

One was named Surge, one was named Legion... she remembered them from the helicopter, but the name Prism she was unfamiliar with.

When they reached the room, Enertro whispered to her that he agreed they were soul mates. Diaphanous replied with a big smile.

"Enertro," she whispered, "When we have some time, I need to talk with you about something."

Diaphanous was not sure about being addressed as "Master", and did not feel she earned the title. She did not want to step on any toes, and wanted to speak to Enertro regarding this situation.

Now she waited to see what came next.

Raven along with Morph and Athena tried to corner the demon. They were currently inside of a tavern. He had just leaped up into the room. "I'll try to grab him," she said. Focusing her umbrakinesis she said ,"Azarath Metrion Zinthos." A dark beam of energy left her hands and shot off into the roof. She scanned her beam all over the room. The demon was gone.

The bartender at the tavern ran up to Athena and said, "What the hell do ya doin' in here?" He pulled out an old pistol and aimed it at her. "ALL THREE LEAVE NOW! Don't think I want pull this trigger." The bartender tried to look tough behind his little gun.

"If you want, we can talk about this now, otherwise we can talk right after this meeting?" asked Enertro, a look of concern on his face. Did I offend her? he thought. Again that small voice spoke in his head.Look at you...you've become a nervous wreck! The sound of chairs scraping the floor reached him and he look away from Diaphanous.

"I'm afraid we may have to talk afterwards..." said Enertro, a look of sadness on his face. He parted with her and let Legion, who was waiting inside, take her to a seat near the head of a long table. Sitting around the table were mostly officers, along with Legion, Prism and two empty seats, right next to each other. One at the head, and one to the left, Diaphanous's seat.

As Diaphanous was lead to her seat, General Surge watched her closely, a mild look of annoyance on his face. He would be sitting on Enertro's right, across from Diaphanous.

As she reached her seat, Enertro walked in, any look of emotion gone. He walked to his seat and addressed the gathering.

"Greetings, friends and officers. I believe this mission was a success. We have collected more gold then our quota. The gold will soon be refined so we can spend freely again. We have also collected what we really went there for. Uranium. Soon, we shall be churning out weapons of mass destruction and other things. We have also picked up two others who were willing to help us and save my life," Enertro bowed his head a little to Prism and then turned his head towards Diaphanous, in which he bowed again, but adding a wink when no one was looking. You are the best find in Brazil, Diaphanous he thought, unsure if she was reading his mind or not. In fact, he wasn't even sure if she could read minds. "Surge, please give us the status report."

General Surge stood up as Enertro sat down, placing his elbow on the table and his chin on his knuckles, leaning slightly towards Diaphanous.

"We have suffered few losses to our forces..." Surge droned, reading off a clipboard stacked with papers.

Athena flipped her long blond hair and smiled at the disgruntled bartender. In a blink of an eye she had a large magnum .60 calibur pressed into the bartenders forehead. Her other hand dropped 10,000 dollars on the counter and pulled her gun away.

"We were never here, got it?" Athena said.

She turned toward Raven and Morph and shouted: "split up and yell when you find him. Don't be afraid to rough him up."

"Oh, it's nothing to worry about, Enertro," she said in a whisper, smiling to ease any concern. "I just wanted to talk to you about ranking me so highly immediately. I do not deserve to be called Master, you know. I did not earn it with these people, although I appreciate the gesture very much, my dearest."

The meeting was about to start. Diaphanous told Enertro that it would be fine to discuss later.

Legion led her to her seat, and Diaphanous did not fail to notice the look on Surge's face. She gave him an 'I don't know' look and smile. She feared this would happen.

Enertro entered looking very much the man in control. He sat next to her and Surge. He informed the group of the two new additions to the group, her and Prism, and she caught the wink and smiled slightly.

Surge then stood up and began to read some reports.

Diaphanous looked at Enertro... I am the luckiest woman in the world...

Enertro was spacing off as Surge droned off his seemingly endless reports. Occasionally, Enertro would pay attention, when something of great importance came up, but otherwise he would daydream and reminisce.

He remembered when they first met, him believing he was saved by an angel. How he first kissed her hand, getting a small blush from her. He remembered the first kiss...and the second. The ride to the carrier, the passionate love they had. Oh how he longed to go back into a private room with Diaphanous again...He loved her smile, her looks, her attitude, and every tiny detail he could think of.

Surge finished up his report and sat back down. He saw Enertro, staring off as if looking at something behind him, with a similar smile as he had when Surge first saw Diaphanous. Surge slowly turned around, and seeing nothing there, turned back towards Enertro and nudged him, snapping Enertro from his trance.

Enertro stood up and immediately lost the grin. "That will be all for now...We shall formulate a plan on where to head from here. Everyone is dismissed," The officers filed out except for the superhumans. " Surge, Legion, Prism, and Diaphanous, after dinner, we will discuss our powers. Perhaps we can come up with a plan for the NJLU afterwards." With that, he smiled and turned towards Diaphanous. He motioned with his head to exit, and winked, as if saying I'll meet you outside.

Enertro walked outside, Legion talking to him about some weapon he believed should be developed.

General Surge stood up and walked over to Diaphanous. "What have you done with Enertro, telepath? Put him under some mind trick? I may not have noticed what you did to me in the copter, but I know you can do things with your mind..." Surge tapped his head twice.

Reave was sprinting across the rooftops at amazing speeds. His only hope now would be for Enertro to contact him. Even if he escapes Morph, Raven, and Athena then it'll will only be days before Alucard arrives.

"Tyr, please tell me you contacted Enertro before Alucard found you." Reave thought to himself.

Legion left Enertro alone soon after they stopped in front of the door, Legion having a task to complete...most likely finishing the card game. Enertro waited for a while, when a the large young man came back.

"Master, someone called asking for you to call a certain man. He said a demon has asked you."

Enertro looked surprised. "I shall be on it then. Wait here for a girl named Diaphanous to come out. Lead her to my room. I must speak with her there."

"Yes sir!"

Enertro walked to the communication room and called the phone number that Legion gave him.

Now that everyting was done, Prism walked to Enertro. "Hey, I like what I see here. In fact, I think I'll join your little crusade. I..." his voice began to falter. "I have nothing back in Jersey. Just my band. All I ask of you is this, if you ever have anything to do with New Jerseyy, don't harm them." He gave him their names. "I have to admit, fighting that Gold guy made me feel complete. I think that I've been living away from what I'm made for. I think I've proven myself cappable. Making me a general could be quite helpful for you. If you need more proof of my abilities or loyalties, just say the word. Just remember, don't harm the guys I told you about." Prism waited for a reply.

Reave's phone vibrated and he answered immediatly.

"Enertro I imagine, I'm going to be short since I don't have much time. It appears we have a common enemy and I would conclude that you could use some extra muscel. All I ask in return is that you get me out of here and I will be in your debt." Reave said into the phone.

Reave never liked being in control, he always liked to take orders and never question them. Call this fate or coinscidence, either way Reave was desperate to get out of Brazil.

When the meeting ended, Enertro gave a sign to meet him outside and left the room with Legion.

Diaphanous was about to exit when General Surge confronted her, accusing her of putting him under a spell or otherwise affecting his mind. She was stunned.

"General Surge..." Diaphanous looked in shock and as if she might cry. "I would never do such a thing to Enertro. I swear to you I have done nothing to him at all. I could never hurt him. Why are you so suspicious of me?" She asked Surge.

Diaphanous was so upset at the accusation that when she continued, she yelled in a most sincere tone, “You don't understand General! I love Enertro! I love him! I would never, ever do anything to hurt him or affect his mind!" She stared at the General, not knowing what to do or say. She yelled loud enough that it was likely that Enertro and Legion heard her.

Diaphanous pushed Surge aside and walked out of the room... angry and hurt.

A man named Legion approached her and told her that Enertro wished for him to escort her to his room. Diaphanous nodded and walked with the man.

Oh no... He definitely heard that argument with the General.

Diaphanous was not a weak woman in any way, but she was devastated that anyone would think her intentions toward Enertro were anything but true love. It was the first time she felt such an emotion, and her eyes began to mist as she walked with Legion.

"Secretary Jones we seem to have found Enertro. We traced a cell phone call to him. He is at a small base somewhere outside of South America. I can get you there in an hour," said the secretary's aid. Jones nodded and said ,"The President will be pleased. We must act quickly to stop this unorganized so-called superheroes. Prepare my jet." The aid replied "Yes sir." The Secretary of Defense called the President and told him he was on his way to meet with Enertro. "Very good Jones. We must have him. He is of key importance to the destruction of the NJLU." The Secretary made his way to the hangar. A few minutes later he was on his way to Enertro's base.

Morph swung up to the top of a building and began looking for signs of Reave.

"Prism, you have provided me with an excellent service. You have killed a hero and you saved my life. You would be a welcome addition to our team. I would like to discuss more of this at dinner. Please come when it is ready," replied to Enertro. He liked Prism, not only because he saved his life, but it seems he follows orders without question. A guard was passing by when Enertro pulled him over. "Show Prism where he will be sleeping. Make it one of the generals quarters." The guard nodded and led Prism to a large room with luxorious furniture.

As Legion and Enertro finished talking, they heard yelling coming from the guest room. Enertro flexed his hands and energy coursed through his arms. He walked forward, but a large hand held onto his shoulder. "Leave them...you have to call Reave first. She'll be waiting in your room. I'll make sure of it."

Enertro nodded and walked towards the communications tower.


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Enertro had several of his men pinpointing the location of Reave and plotting out a possible course to take to pick him up and evacuate, as he spoke with Reave on the phone. "I will send a transport helicopter to the north of your position. It should arrive shortly. You will know the helicopter when you see it. Look for the red 'E'". Enertro hung up the phone and hoped his men will arrive in time.
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Legion walked down the corridor, leading Diaphanous to her room. The silence was unnerving to him. Every now and then he would hear her sniffle along with the occasional muffled cry.

"Don't worry, ma'am-err master. General Surge is suspiscious of anyone who gets close to Enertro. It's our job to be suspicious. Especially when Enertro suddenly becomes infatuated with someone, when he always scorned the idea of love," Legion stopped in front of a door and opened it, revealing a large room with incredibly extravagant items decorating the ceiling and floor. In the middle stood a massive bed, like the old medieval beds with the curtains. "Enertro will be here very soon..." said Legion, adding a weak smile.

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Enertro nearly jogged down the halls. He wanted to be there right next to Diaphanous. He wanted to find out what's wrong and fix whatever it was. He wanted to embrace her and tell her everything will be fine. If only this infernal carrier were a bit smaller he thought to himself.

Reave snapped his phone shut and pocketed it as he lept into the brush. Moments ago everything looked futile and pointless, now, he had a purpose again. He couldn't help but laugh to himself.

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Athena heard something in the brush and she moved over a little. Her eyes were locked on a position when Reave's demon arm lunged out from behind and clutched her throat. The pressure was so great it was completely cutting off ehr breathing. There was no escape, he had her dead.

"I could kill you right now Athena, but I don't want that. In fact I could have killed you many times before this but I haven't. I trusted Alucard once and he betrayed me for more power as he'll do to you and the Hellsing family. I love you, and it is only because of Evil men and God's cruel war we are like this. Fate has betrayed us both, now I bid you farewell."

Athena's body went limp and Reave gently placed her on the ground. She'll be up in a while, she's tougher than that. A glimmer in the moonlight caught Reave's eye. It was his scythe.

"Thank you for escorting me and for your kind words," Diaphanous said to Legion as he brought her to Enertro's room. "I appreciate it. I have scorned the idea of love as well, you know... until now. I completely understand you have to be careful of newcomers, especially in such an odd situation as this, however, I think you'll find that I will be an asset to your team." Diaphanous turned and grinned at Legion. "You don't need to call me master, unless Enertro insists on it... not that I'm not likely capable." She laughed and gave him a teasing smile. "Legion, I don't want to step on any toes. I'm not walking in trying to take anyone's place," Diaphanous stated.

Legion opened the door to a luxuriously beautiful room. Her eyes went wide when she went inside. "Wow", she whispered to no one in particular, as she looked around. Legion departed and left Diaphanous alone.

She went straight for the bed, took her boots off and lied down. I wish Enertro were here. I wish his people could understand. I do not know if I can ever earn these people's trust. They trust Prism already, but not me, only because I love Enertro.

Diaphanous was feeling ridiculous. If she were not in love with Enertro, she probably would have made sure Surge never accused her of anything again, however, she wanted their trust, not to only dominate them in some way.

She was lying down remembering the helicopter ride. She smiled to herself.

Diaphanous did not know when Enertro would be returning, and unfortunately, she had no other clothing. She looked in a closet, found a large black t-shirt, and changed. A nice rest in that stunning bed, in such a beautiful room would probably make her feel better.

She got under the silk and satin sheets and duvet, propped up two pillows, and tried to relax.

While she was waiting for Enertro to arrive, Diaphanous pondered what she might be able to do about Surge and, most likely, others who did not trust her.

Mostly, Diaphanous wanted Enertro to hold her close for a little while.

Reave stood out in the center of a clearing, well the battlefield that had leveled the forest around it, when he saw the faint red lights in the distance.

His black coat danced in the midnight wind as he slowly began to feel happy again. It left him enough time to think again, but not about the hell that birthed him and damned his existance, this time about the battle to come.

"Who are these people, a shapeshifter, a pyrokinetic, a wizard, a quick little guy, and Enertro. What the hell is the connection?"" Reave thought when he glanced over to a charred pile of trees and laughed.

"Poor bastard, but at least you can rest now. Even when I die there will be no sleep for me only slavery." Reave said to himself as he flexed his demonic arm.

Reave grabbed a cigerette from his coat and struggled to find his lighter, it must have fallen out while he was running. He calmly walked over to the pyre and used the embers to light up.

"Thanks man." Reave said to the deceased hero.

Diaphanous took some time to look around the room and admire the decor. The bed alone was almost a room... it was so large. She loved being surrounded by luxury, and was more comfortable than she could have imagined.

Her mind drifted to a few of the things that concerned her.

OK, Surge does not trust me. Many others will probably not trust me. They will trust Prism because he did not sleep with Enertro. It certainly is not my fault if Enertro is behaving differently because of me. I am behaving differently as well. Neither of us has found true love before, and I do not think either of us realized how ecstatic, elated, and strong it can make you. Diaphanous sighed happily.

My only problem so far is Surge and some of the others.

Diaphanous had come to a decision; I will do my best to not hurt any egos, however, I want to know everything that goes on around here, and, if after doing my best to be accommodating doesn't work... well... anyone who fucks with me or Enertro will regret it.

She felt much better after making the decision to play an active part. If Enertro wanted her to be called "Master", so be it. She wanted to play a very active part in this organization, and if Surge did not like it... too bad. However, Diaphanous was going to try to win their trust without resorting to kicking any asses. Her 'brain scramble' powers were so powerful and precise, they were a remarkable sight, and for that reason, people were generally suspicious of her.

So long as Enertro knew she loved him deeply and would never do anything to harm him or the organization, the rest of the crap might not be pleasant, but she would deal, one way... or another.

Diaphanous smiled again thinking about Enertro. She finally felt more relaxed.

Reave watched the blinking red dot in the distance slowly grow larger. He was growing impatient as he kept an eye on the forest surrounding him.

This shape changing character is a real problem, how the hell am I supposed to defeat him. My infinitely sharp blade stuck into his arm like a dull axe in a log. Then he doesn't even feel it and that other one, I don't even know what she is capable of.

Reave began drawing an alchemic pentagram in the dirt with the ashes and embers from the pyre. The symbol inside the circle was quite detailed and exotic considering it had taken him a good while to draw and was only exact because he had spent years practicing. It's not much, but it could buy enough time for him to escape.

I hope I didn't mess up, it's been years since I drew this one.

Enertro finally made it to his room. His current armor was not made for long distance jogging, and was feeling really uncomfortable...or perhaps that was just an excuse to take off his clothes again. He opened the door and saw Diaphanous laying on the bed. He smiled and walked towards her, taking off his armor, revealing his bare chest, and casually tossing it on a nearby couch, along with his gloves.

"I'm sorry about keeping my chest bare, but it seems as though someone may have torn it," chuckled Enertro. He flexed a bit, showing off his muscles again, and then made his way towards Diaphanous. He gently sat next to her and kissed her lightly on the cheek. "Comfortable?"

"What was it you wanted to talk about earler?" he asked as he unbuckled his boots and slid them under the bed.

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General Surge made his way downwards in the carrier. He needed to see a certain scientist.

"Docter, I need a special...item if you will," said Surge to an old looking fellow in a red and black labcoat. "Do you know how many psychics and mind-meddlers plague this world? Too many...I believe some of us need protection against them. We don't want our plans and highest powers falling for their tricks do we?"

The docter looked at General Surge with large eyes. "What are you saying, General? Are we in danger?"

"Not sure yet, but I suggest you speed up the research." Surge smiled to himself as he walked back to his quarters. I will like to see the look that that wretched girl will make when she finds out she cannot control my mind anymore...

"Father, I must speak with you," came Legion's voice, startling Surge from his thoughts. "About the girl..."

"That witch? She just wants to take us over...You saw what she did to me. She could probably make us kill ourselves if she wanted. I will not have that!" growled Surge.

"Father, she treats us with respect. She even told me she does not wish to be called master! Accept her as Enertro has. Enertro is our leader, surely he cannot be wrong?"

Surge looked at Legion with a look of anger in his eyes. "Legion, I have been Enertro's best friend ever since childhood. We have plotted together, worked together, made this whole organization possible. I know how Enertro thinks and he never loved another. I am still strong in the belief that he is under her control."

"At least treat her with more respect, father."

"After what she pulled? She'll probably send Enertro after me if she doesn't kill me herself."

"Please father, do it for me...and Enertro, just see how this is taken."

Surge looked at Legion long and hard. "Fine. Just until I find the truth to all this..." he smiled thinking of the devices that will hopefully be out soon. Then we shall see who controls who...

Reave's black cape blew wildly in the gust of the helicopter and quickly jumped aboard and nodded at the crew in approval.

Don't get to excited Decimus, wait until you're out of the area.

Reave decided to put his pessimism aside as the helicopter tore away from the ground. He let himself fall asleep for the first time in 20 hours.

Raven were still trailing the demon. She and Morph was right behind. From a distance she saw a pentagram. She muttered "Oh, no. He is doing a summoning. We must hurry, Morph." She sped up and but when she got there it was too late. Reave was already gone. The sound of helicopter could be heard fading in the distance. She turned around and looked at Morph. "What do we do now?"

"What would you suggest as my only magic knowladge comes from that 101 course that they offer, which says when dealing with magic, call a magic user." Morph replied

OOC: You all will find out what Contra and the Ambassador are talking about when Gaeltach comes back. I am going to let her write that part. Right now I am just going to have my character out there listening.

The Haze was still outside of the room waiting. He needed someone to cover for him on monitor duty so he paged an old friend. Nightwing where are you? I need for you to cover for me.
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Nightwing was currently sitting in his chambers in Bludhaven. Nightwing had been the protector of Bludhaven ever since he had ended his partnership with the Batman. He had no powers so he could be hurt by normal things. He had honed his skills to near perfection and was a mirror image of the original Batman. The only people who could understand his level of mastery of the Batman's technique would be Terry, the New Batman and the Haze who had also studied under the Batman in his later days.

I]Nightwing where are you? I need for you to cover for me.[/I] The voice interrupted his inner thoughts. Dick Grayson replied ,You pick the perfect time to call someone. The former Robin wasn't really doing anything ,but he didn't really feel like being bothered. Ever since Bruce Wayne had decided to leave with the original Seven after the war it hadn't been the same.

The Phantom Haze replied back,Please cover for me at monitor duty. Grayson replied Whatever. Thanks, said the Haze, I'll contact you later.

Dick replied ,Whatever, again. He got up from his chair and went to his teleportation pad. He typed in Watchtower and seconds later he was in the Watchtower. He walked over to the monitor and sat down. He then said aloud ,"He better hurry up. I have things to do." He then started scrolling through random criminals on the monitor.

"What would you suggest as my only magic knowladge comes from that 101 course that they offer, which says when dealing with magic, call a magic user." Morph replied


Raven then said "We have to find another way to track him. He is already out my range. I think we should go back to the Tower and redevelop our plans or we can go and try this demon now ,but that might put us at a disadvantage." She waited for his reply.

Prior to their conversation, Diaphanous took in Enertro's body when he came to bed shirtless. She chuckled when he joked about her tearing his shirt off.
"If you really liked that shirt so much, I could buy you a new one." She grinned.

Down to business. "Enertro, there is a big problem here. I anticipated it all along." Diaphanous was upset and disappointed that her worst fears had come true. "You see, the others don't trust me. When you left the room, General Surge accused me of putting you under some sort of spell, and having ulterior motives. I was... quite hurt." She continued, "Under usual circumstances, I would have blown it off, however, I love you so much, and I don't want to cause trouble. As a matter of fact," Diaphanous looked a little embarrassed, but continued, "I shouted at him how much I loved you and would never hurt you or your organization." She began to blush a little.

"When Legion was bringing me to the room, I told him he didn't have to call me "Master. Enertro," she looked into his eyes with concern, "I don't feel I've earned that title, and I am definitely stepping on some toes and egos here," she lamented. "If you would like me to be Master as well, so be it. I need to know everything that is going on around here. I kind of feel like an ornament. None of this is happening to Prism, because he didn't sleep with you." She grinned, but in a sad way. "Surge thinks I'm controlling your mind for my own purposes."

Diaphanous looked at Enertro. "I have never believed in true love, much less love at first site or soul mates. I found out today I was dead wrong when I met you, Enertro." She kissed him on the cheek.

"I know I will be a target for General Surge, and probably many others."

Diaphanous moved over and held him tight. "They're going to try to tear us apart. I know it." Tears began running down her face.

"Let me see if I can get a line on General Surge telepathically. I wouldn't doubt he’s complaining about me."

It did not take her long to find him and read him. She had a look of shock as she repeated to Enertro, word for word, what Surge was saying... He was speaking with a doctor... and then with Legion. When she realized he was now speaking with Legion. She zoned in on the both of them and repeated their conversation:

"Docter, I need a special...item if you will," said Surge to an old looking fellow in a red and black labcoat. "Do you know how many psychics and mind-meddlers plague this world? Too many...I believe some of us need protection against them. We don't want our plans and highest powers falling for their tricks do we?"

The docter looked at General Surge with large eyes. "What are you saying, General? Are we in danger?"

"Not sure yet, but I suggest you speed up the research." Surge smiled to himself as he walked back to his quarters. I will like to see the look that that wretched girl will make when she finds out she cannot control my mind anymore...

"Father, I must speak with you," came Legion's voice, startling Surge from his thoughts. "About the girl..."

"That witch? She just wants to take us over...You saw what she did to me. She could probably make us kill ourselves if she wanted. I will not have that!" growled Surge.

"Father, she treats us with respect. She even told me she does not wish to be called master! Accept her as Enertro has. Enertro is our leader, surely he cannot be wrong?"

Surge looked at Legion with a look of anger in his eyes. "Legion, I have been Enertro's best friend ever since childhood. We have plotted together, worked together, made this whole organization possible. I know how Enertro thinks and he never loved another. I am still strong in the belief that he is under her control."

"At least treat her with more respect, father."

"After what she pulled? She'll probably send Enertro after me if she doesn't kill me herself."

"Please father, do it for me...and Enertro, just see how this is taken."

Surge looked at Legion long and hard. "Fine. Just until I find the truth to all this..." he smiled thinking of the devices that will hopefully be out soon. Then we shall see who controls who...

"You see, Enertro... I am already in danger. I want to be a part of this team and do my share. I am not comfortable showing my powers to General Surge. I cannot trust him. I do not know what to do. They are trying to find my weak spot... and I have one." Diaphanous was crying... she never cried.

"If Surge finds this spot, he will likely kill me." She paused for a while, sobbing... "I love you more than anything Enertro, and want to be with you more than anything, however..." she stopped speaking... she was sobbing uncontrollably now.

"H-h-however, I d-d-don't think it is possible. I've found my soul mate, and circumstances are already affecting the people in your organization, a-and starting to t-tear us apart..."

Diaphanous cried as she never cried in her life...

Enertro put his arms around her and massaged her back.

"Diaphanous...my beautiful Diaphanous, do not worry about Surge. I will talk to him before dinner. I will let no one touch you. No one. Surge will realize he is wrong and our love is true. Surge is too stubborn for his own good, but I will let him test me, and perhaps you, if you will allow it under my guidance. I will also visit the doctor and tell him that this research is not necesary."

"My love, you will always be safe in my arms. We were meant together, and we will be together. Nothing will tear us apart," said Enertro with an encouraging smile. He gently wiped off her tears with his thumbs and kissed her on the forehead. "I love you, Diaphanous."

Wooshaba']Raven then said "We have to find another way to track him. He is already out my range. I think we should go back to the Tower and redevelop our plans or we can go and try this demon now ,but that might put us at a disadvantage." She waited for his reply.
"Do you think you can handle him alone?" Morph asked, "'Cause I can go to the tower and track him for you."

Raven hovered over to the pentagram. It was detailed. She didn't see to many of these everyday.

"Do you think you can handle him alone?" Morph asked, "'Cause I can go to the tower and track him for you."

"I think that I can handle him for a little while. He cannot hurt me physically ,but if he summoned what I am thinking we will need more help. A lot more help," she replied to him ,"This will be a fight to remember."

Athena awoke in the brush rubbing her sore neck, she saw Morph and Raven standing over what looked like a pentagram. She approached trying to act like she wasn't just beaten by Reave.

"Opus Sanguinei, and rather sloppy. That bastard must have made it just in case we caught him." Athena said rather arrogantly and continued "It would have been rather ugly had he managed to summon this beast."

Turning toward the other two rather embarressed.

"My name is Athena Valenguard, hunter of sinful and unpure entities. Who we are hunting is formerly named Decimus Colt, but he goes by the alias Reave and he is rather powerful. If we go after him unprepared he will strike us dead."

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Reave dreamt of hell again, this time more vivid and detailed.

"Five minutes until we arrive sir." Announced one of the pilots awakening Reave.

"Thank you." Reaved replied.

Diaphanous felt somewhat relieved in his arms. "I still think Surge and the doctor may go ahead with whatever they were planning..." she said, still a little anxious.

"What do you mean 'test' us?" Diaphanous asked him, alarmed. "What if they pull up false results? What if they lie about the results? Enertro... Surge wants me gone, and he's been your closest ally all along, has he not?" She asked.

"I love you so much, but I am also afraid they may tamper with any testing," Diaphanous told him, looking into his eyes fearfully.

"We know it is real. Even if they find it is real, they may see me as a distraction to you and do everything they can to get rid of me." Diaphanous sighed. "I just have a feeling that they will never accept me. I won't be a distraction to you. I promise to use my powers to help in any endeavor in which the organization is involved. Enertro, I don't want to lose you."

She brushed her lips lightly against his.

"He's already bisected me, and I'm still here." Morph commented as the woman, Athena said about striking them dead. "But as you two are the occultists, I'll let you figure out what the plan is."

Quickspeed had watched all that had happened. Now he moved toward Morph.

"I'm back."

Athena cocked an eyebrow at the new comer who had appeared out of nowhere.

She continued "His strength is not just in his physical abilty but his power in the dark arts, as this crude pentagram would agree. I had gotten rather lucky that I shot that demon while it was still weak, another few minutes and it would have eaten those bullets. Anyway we need to locate him immediately and then prepare properly. He's not getting away this time."

Raven looked over at Athena and said ,"What do you think is the best way for us to track the demon? And is there a sure fire way we can destroy him?"

"Surge is indeed a close friend of mine. If I speak with him myself, alone, he may finally believe in us. If not, he may or may not choose to do these tests on us. And if he does get the doctor to discover these helmets, he'll find out that you are not using your power on anyone. Don't worry, he'll grow to trust us," replied Enertro, rubbing Diaphanous's shoulders. "And if they believe you to be a destraction to me, I say let them bring on a test to prove our strength together. I believe, with our bond, we can take on anything."

He felt the energy within him spike when she brussed her lips against his.

"Diaphanous, we will not lose each other," he looked into her eyes and smiled. "Now show me a smile, beautiful. A smile will show me you are confident in the trials and hardships ahead of us. I know nothing can bring us down." With that, he kissed her passionately on the lips, hoping that it will at least help her smile.

"Enertro," Diaphanous replied, "I do not trust Surge, but I do trust in you and believe in us. I believe our love is making us stronger in every way, including our powers." She looked into his eyes. "I think the combination of the two of us also gives us more power than we each have alone... it's the soul mate thing. It seems we're two parts of a whole." She smiled at him feeling much more confident.

"I do want to know everything that goes on in this organization. I hope this is not a problem... as well as everyone you deal with. This is only because I want to help the best I can, and being a telepath, I may be able to root out any trouble before it happens." Diaphanous hoped she was not being too pushy.

"Enertro, if you don't want me to play a large part, I understand. I just don't like being left in the dark and confused." She smiled. "By the way, if you want them to call me 'Master', that is completely up to you, but I would want to be well enough informed on matters so that it isn't just a title."

Enertro kissed her passionately. Diaphanous felt the surge of energy as well as all the other feelings she experienced on the helicopter.

Diaphanous kissed him passionately in return, her heart racing again.

"So Enertro... how much time do we have before dinner?" She smiled at him seductively.

Athena bowed her head in defeat

"I am not sure where he went. In fact we have been setting this day up for months. If we can seperate his left arm from the rest of his body then he will become human again. However this will set Fenrir free in which case I'll end the beast's life immediatly. So if we act quick enough after the arm is removed we can kill Fenrir before he even poses a threat. Afterwards I'll deal with Reave is as well." Athena finished cocking the bolt on her rifle.

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Reave felt the jar of the helicopter tapping on the helipad.

"Finally" Reave thought as he stepped from the luxorious aircraft.

Surge saw the helicopter land in its pad and walked towards it.

"Greetings, Reave. I have heard very little about you, but Master Enertro has wished me to escort you to your own quarters. If you will please follow me," said Surge. He took a quick glance at his demonic arm and cocked an eyebrow, but otherwise said nothing as he turned around and lead the way to a large room nearby Prism's room.

"This will be your room for the remainder of your stay on this carrier. Enertro will be packing up soon and moving to a more comfortable station, in which he wishes for you and several others to come along. There will be guards posted at the ends of the halls and an hourly patrol. Any questions, ask them. Dinner will be ready in about thirty minutes and Enertro would be pleased if you came. That is where we'll discuss the plans for our next move." With that, Surge bowed his head a little, then walked off.
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"Only Thirty minutes...you think we can get anything done?" he asked in between kisses as he kissed her repeatedly, smiling as best he could.

Reave had become accustomed to people staring at his "arm", it's still hard for Reave himself to believe that this damned thing is attached to him. Reave threw himself in the massive elegant bed. So comfortable, almost heavenly. Reave had served directly under several kings, emperors, and Czars but none of them provided Reave with this kind of comfort.

"You hate me, but I hate you and here we are attached together.

Dammit Fenrir, shut the hell up! I was fine before you started talking again

"You remember how it happened, don't you?"

How could I forget that hell

"You were so certain you had won, ha! I still recall how you screamed when I tore your arm from you.

I remember removing your head and holding it before collapsing, there were so many and I was so tired

"Perhaps I am fortunate. Though you may be human we have more in common than I would like to admit"

Reave looked on his clothing with disapointment and smiled wickedly, these just won't do. He walked over to an opening in the room, cut his wrists and let the blood spill on the floor. Slowly he began drawing another pentagram.

"Well Enertro, perhaps we ought to get ready to do... what? What is the agenda?" Diaphanous asked him.

"I would feel better knowing in advance what will be taking place, and where I stand in all of this..." she told him. "Could you tell me my place here?" She waited for an answer.

"Enertro, is everything all right?" She noticed a forced smile on his face. "Please be honest. What is wrong?" Diaphanous asked.

"Let's make a promise to each other, never to withhold secrets from each other. If something is wrong, please tell me." She asked, concerned about his demeanor.

"At the moment, It will just be a peaceful dinner, where afterwards, we will discuss our new plans of completeing our dreams, along with showing everyone there our powers. Where you stand...You stand anywhere, any position you want...as long as it's not my spot," he said with a wink.

"I am just worried about Surge. He will be at this dinner too, and if you don't want him to know your powers, please tell me. Although, I'm confident he will do nothing to hurt you.

"I will promise to tell you any problems I have and never withhold secrets from you," he replied with a more confident smile. He looked at the shirt she was wearing, one of his older ones.

"If you want a shirt that would fit you better, I'm sure we have some around here," he chuckled.

"Enertro... can you clue me in ahead of time as to what exactly these dreams are, and how we plan to achieve them? As far as where I stand... I mean in the hierarchy. Seriously." Diaphanous asked him, and began to express her concerns.

"It concerns me... almost scares me, that you are worried about Surge." Diaphanous realized this was not going to be easy. "I do not want him to know all my powers. He does not want me around... he thinks I have changed you. I would agree with that, as you have changed, but for the better. I think the two of us combined with our powers make us stronger mentally and with our powers." She stated.

"For example, there are the dreams the whole organization is working on, and at least I have extra incentive, as I want us to..." Diaphanous put her arms around his neck, "remain together. I keep saying this, but I KNOW we are soul mates and I love you so much. I have extra incentive to complete my tasks, as when this is all set, you and I can live our dreams together." She looked into his eyes. "I never want to be without you. You are my dream love." She kissed him lightly.

"I don't know if you're aware that I am experiencing the same phenomenon as you... Never really believing in love, much less 'love at first site'. Surge says you don't believe in love and he thinks I'm messing with your mind."

Diaphanous held him close; "Never... never would I do such a thing." She lamented; "I wish I never pulled that prank on Surge... it was just a joke, and for the most part, when I use those powers, the target has no memory of it at all and is in the exact same condition as prior to the scramble." She sighed. "Now Surge says you're acting weird, and I messed with his mind... but the mind thing was a joke. I would not control any ally’s' mind. It is complicated, and I will take time to explain it to you later. Our after dinner discussion would drone on forever if I went into detail. But I certainly will explain to you how it works." She smiled. "It can be used for nothing but shits and giggles." Diaphanous grinned.

"I don't want to emphasize enough that I do not want to reveal all my powers at the meeting. I will reveal all to you, as I hope you will reveal yours to me."

"I want to warn you Enertro..." Diaphanous looked deeply into Enertro's enchanting eyes very concerned and serious. "There is someone/'thing' on this carrier that is dangerous beyond belief. He will help and become close to you, however, he will try to tear us apart. He will try to cause as much destruction as possible. Eventually, that includes you." Why did he let that Reave/Ferir on board!!??? "I feel if I tell you, you won't believe me as it is rather unbelievable, however..." Diaphanous paused, "we have a very strong demon on board... one who will try to tear us apart. Causing as much pain and suffering is what he does." She held him close. "I sensed him the moment he arrived... a horrid aura... part of him is straight from hell itself." Could things get any more complicated?

"I guarantee he will try to tear us apart. In the end, he will most likely kill every one of us if someone doesn't stop him." She buried her head in his chest. "I'm not making it up, although it sounds like fantasy. He will serve you well and gain your trust, however, he is two. I will explain more later, but be warned, if Reeve is killed, what follow will will make Reave look like an angel." Diaphanous sighed again.

"Enertro, I did not anticipate so much difficulty. I hope we can be together forever." She whispered in his ear.

"As far as the t-shirt," she chuckle, "I will wear my usual leather, but thank you for offering." Diaphanous grinned at Enertro.

"Please will you answer my questions regarding what the goals are, the means, and the gist of the meeting this evening? This way I won't feel so in the dark." She grinned at Enertro, and held him, rubbing his back. She then kissed him.

"After I am informed about this meeting, perhaps we should get to dinner, darling." Diaphanous kissed him and smiled.

Enertro smiled a calm smile and looked into Diaphanous's eyes.

"So Reave is here...He is indeed extremely dangerous, but I know we can use his powers against the NJLU. He has asked for my help and I intend to give him some as long as it helps us inch closer to our dreams. The dreams that I speak of..." Enertro looked at Diaphanous and lost his smile. "Diaphanous, for many years, I have hated the NJLU with a passion. A passion I thought surpassed anything else. Thats what I thought until i met you," He smiled again, held her tighter, adding a kiss to her forehead.

"I still hate the NJLU though. For many years I had friends and family that lived under the fear that they would demolish what mankind has worked hard to do. When i gained my powers, I realized that now I can fight them on their own field. Me, along with my longtime friend Surge, decided to create this organization, with the idea of demolishing the NJLU. Although we never achieved that goal yet, someone else nearly did. Her name escapes me, but someday I may meet her..."

"That is only one dream of mine. The second would be a dream everyone has. To rule this world. Now before you say anything about this being exactly what I'm fighting against with the NJLU, I will tell you the differences. The NJLU deceptively stand watch over the world, believing they help the world. Help the world for themselves. Every act they do causes more problems, although many don't see it. Even the nations of the world believe the NJLU because more trouble then good. Now if I were to rule the world, chaos would be a word of the past, and everyone would live happily ever after. Their very own fairy tales."

"Now those were my only dreams...until you saved me," he gave an even bigger smile. "Now, I have included another dream. A dream with you. To live happily ever after with you. We were meant for each other. I love you with all my heart Diaphanous."

"Now about Surge. He would never do anything to hurt me, but he will do whatever he can to protect me. He will listen to me, and if luck is on our side, he will give me the simple test of questions him and I would only know. As I said on the helicopter, even Surge will realize our true feelings. Your joke only bruised his enormous ego that he's famous for. He will open to you, just like me."

"Now I have many things I must confess to you, including several powers I don't want any of the others to see. However, there is another thing. I am a scientist. I experiment to prove or disprove theories or to create new weapons or defenses. Many of these experiments result in disastrous results. If you really want to see them, I will show you and only you. I promised to not keep any secrets from you and I intend to keep that promise. But I must warn you, some of these experiments are considered inhumane. These are found in my land bases, so I won't be able to show you until we get there."

"As always, I am ready to answer any of your questions," he finished, putting his hands around her waist and setting his forehead on hers.

"To rule the world," Diaphanous said dreamily. "I do think that you would do a good job. I'm sure of it." She smiled.

"The NJLU? I don't know what I was thinking in the first place. Haze saw one of my powers and invited me to join long ago. They never called me. Now, I am eternally grateful for that! I joined the same time as a girl from the Teen Titans named Raven. She is formidable. She can see me when I am invisible, if she decides to look. She is a type of occultist wizard. The others have never seen me before, other than Haze, however, I suppose they have all my stats and my picture in their computer system." Diaphanous stated. "By the way, I believe the woman who defeated the NJLU is named Contra. I rifled through their data bases when no one was there and found a file on her."

Diaphanous looked Enertro deeply in the eyes. "I believe Surge will try to hurt me even against your wishes. He thinks I'm controlling you and it seems he believes I'm taking his place." She smiled a wan smile. "I am deeply concerned about him. I hope you can keep him and any others who are suspicious or jealous under control."

Diaphanous continued in a serious tone. "Reave is more dangerous than you think, I believe. He contains a horrid demon. Both the demon and Reave will help w/the NJLU, but after that, his goal will be to destroy this organization. If someone separates his demon arm from him, the demon will be free. This whole thing has to do with Alucard, Athena, the Hellsing family, and some other names I am not familiar with, but picked up telepathically. I also read that his friend, Tyr, was ripped to shreds alive by Alucard," Diaphanous informed Enertro. "Whatever anyone does, beware of Reave at all costs..."

"As far as your inhumane experiments?" Diaphanous shrugged her shoulders. "If they help the cause, they are worthwhile, as far as I am concerned."

Diaphanous smiled at Enertro. I love him so much... This seems like a dream. She looked into his eyes with nothing but pure love and happiness. Then she kissed him long and passionately. "I hope this evening after the meeting and all the business is out of the way, we might have some time to repeat the heaven we experienced on the helicopter." She smiled seductively and kissed him passionately again. It was hard to walk away from Enertro. Just a kiss electrified her and lifted her. She was sure he could feel her heart pounding, and definitely her breathing, which got heavier by the moment. Diaphanous ran her hand through his hair, and marveled at his muscular body.

Damn meeting...

"I look forward to the dessert then," chuckled Enertro, with a dazed look in his face.

"I love you Diaphanous," whispered Enertro, kissing up her neck. He felt a strange longing for her. As if he never wanted to leave from her embrace. He carefully pushed her until she laid flat on the bed, still kissing her.

"Some day, we will have a day all to ourselves. Someday soon. I'll make sure of tha-"

A knock on the door ruined the moment. "Sir, Dinner is Ready and we have dispatched messengers to all the guests."

Enertro groaned and sat down in his original position. "I guess we should get ready then?" he smiled as he marveled at her beauty.

Diaphanous slyly grinned at Enertro. "Dessert will be heavenly."

Enertro pushed her onto the bed and began kissing her neck. She loved him so much, but not only that, she ached for him. Just when she thought they might have an appetizer prior to dinner, someone knocked on the door informing them that dinner was ready. What timing.
She was still breathing heavily. It would take her a bit to calm down.

Diaphanous rolled her eyes and said "What timing," and laughed.

She looked forward to having an entire day with Enertro. After all their dreams were realized, they could have as much time together as they desired.

Diaphanous dressed in her usual black leather and boots, and added a black cape in case it was chilly in the dining room. She watched Enertro get dressed. She turned away, as she didn't want to get too worked up again. Diaphanous smiled to herself at her great fortune... Enertro, my love.

Prism came into the dining room. "Hey, someone told me dinner was ready? Cool" He sat down and waited. "So Enertro, what are you goals? As I have told you, I am in need of some work. If you want a superhero killer, I'm your man. I've done in a good amount during my career, the latest being The Gold Medallion." Prism held out his trophy from the fight, one of the Medallions Golden M's. "See what I mean? So, what do you say? Hire me. Make me a general. And you will see excellent results. Or perhaps you need more proof. I could show you my trophhy room. It's in my house in New Jersey. Filled with the spoils of many fights."

Reave entered the dining hall wearing a fresh suit of crimson and black armor made from an unknown material. The smile on his face stretched from ear to ear.

"Enertro, I lend you all my strength as I owe my life to you. I have served under hundreds of men and never before have I felt so confident. Your goals are my ambition master."

Reave knelt at the doorway as his black cloak gently draped over his shoulders.

His ambition!? What of us!? What of me!? Fenrir screamed inside of Reave

Hmmm... They're so eager to server Enertro... Prism almost seems too eager, but then so am I. However Prism sounds like he's on speed! Diaphanous chuckled to herself.

So that's Reave. He doesn't have a loyal bone in his body. And neither does Fenir. Must be a pain having to argue with yourself all the time, she mused. Maybe we should just call him Sybil. She was enjoying her own little personal jokes and wished she could say them aloud to Enertro... perhaps later.

Diaphanous smiled at them politely as each arrived.

Reave lifted his head and tried to look past Diaphanous' pretty smile. Reave immediately knew who she was and why she was here. She was sleeping with Enertro, tricking him into love, controlling a powerful man with the wiggle of her hips. A powerful abilty indeed.

She's reading us like a book Reave, she is our friendly enemy.

Reave for once agreed with the unembodied voice reaching from the abyss of his subconcious. He shot his eye over to Prism who was sitting at the table eagerly awaiting dinner and servitude.

He was like you, once blind to serve so he didn't have to think for himself. We can trust him, but he will be expended so quickly it doesn't matter. Poor guy, so loyal, so young, so foolish.

There were others, unimportant minions whose faces almost blended in with the scenery. But Enertro, he was different.

Divided, two paths leading to his divided dreams. One path is long and destructive the other quick and peaceful. Reave, it is our duty to make sure he does not fall to that woman

Reave, so trusting of Fenrir's knowlege, agreed without hesitation. He would fight and kill for Enertro, but it was only a means to an end.

Enertro dressed into a black Generals Suit with a red E embroidered into it. He stepped into his shiny black boots and put on his black gloves.

He made his way out of his room and towards the dining hall, his guards following close behind. As soon as he arrived, He saw General Surge waiting for him at the door.

"Nic, I need to speak with you," he said calmly.

"We both need to talk, but you may speak first," replied Enertro with a small smile on his face.

"Enertro, Tell me the truth. Do you love the new girl? Is she manipulating you?"

" Manipulation? No. Love? Of course. General Surge, Diaphanous and I were meant to be together. I want you to trust in us. Both of us," replied Enertro, looking seriously in Surge's eyes.

"Enertro, you must understand my suspicions. You never loved, you just met a telepath, and she made me do something I never knew I did. This all connects together!"

"Surge! Please...trust in us. For me and for the organization. We were strong alone, but being together has made Diaphanous and I even stronger. Imagine how much we can gain with powers like hers!"

Surge thought for a moment, his stern face softening up a bit. "Nic...I will trust in you both, but only for this organization and you. And I will be alert as to any odd occurances," He smiled a bit and straightened Enertro's hair. "I don't want to know how your hair got so messy."

"Thank you, old friend. You will not regret it."

Surge walked in the room and sat down, next to where Enertro would sit. Legion was already sitting to Surge's left. Finally, Enertro walked in and sat down, smiling at everyone. "I'm glad you all could make it. This is where we'll discuss the goal of this organization and our next movement to further our goal."

"Reave, I trust you flight went well? I will be pleased to have you fight for us. Now, take a seat among the rest of us at the table. I don't want to leave you out of this," He said to Reave, who was kneeling at the doorway.

Enertro looked at Prism and replied, " I will indeed need Superhero killers. Our current goal in this organization is to destroy the NJLU. They have been a thorn in all our sides since they first began. And to eliminate them would be to free the world from their tyranny," Enertro considered letting them know about him ruling the world afterwards, but decided to give them one goal at a time. "I will make you a general, but you will be under the guidance of Legion, one of my most trusted generals. Speaking of names, How about we all reveal our names over dinner?"

As he said dinner, several waiters walked in, giving each person a plate of salad and glasses of wine.

"As you all know, I am Enertro, leader of my organization. These are my right hand men, General Surge," Surge bowed his head. "And General Legion," Legion then bowed his head.

Quickspeed could not wait any longer. It was part of his brash personally. He ran off and caught up with one of the helicopters. Then he followed until it landed. Then he saw the demon and another man. Making his way silently onto the ship he looked around. He came upon Enertro and one of his generals. He watched as they talked. They talked about Diaphanous and how she was close to Enertro. Remembering back Quickspeed thought of Diaphanous. She must of backstabbing the NJLU. Then the men started to walk away. Writing a message quickly he ran past Surge and put a message in his pocket. It stated.


Surge Enertro is going to backstab you to get closer to Diaphanous. He doesn't care about you at all. You are just one of his pawns. I know that there is still good in your heart. You have not become full evil. Do you want to become evil? I think not.

QS

As a deep voice behind the door beckoned her to enter, she slid the familiar black cowl over her face. Her longish red hair hung free despite the mask, and her eyes were hidden behind the specialized lenses. A crimson mark lay on the forehead of the mask, in stark contrast to the black and a new mark since the others had seen her last. It was a stylized crosshairs, similar to the one made famous by the Zodiac murderer.

Entering the room, she smiled glibly at the man behind his desk, and quietly closed the door behind herself. Seating herself across from him, she reached for a pen and loose sheet of paper, favoring him now with a more genuine grin.

"Ambassador.. my mother thanks you for the thoughtful letter you sent last May Day. It meant a lot to her."

As she spoke, she scrawled a note quietly on the paper. I was followed.

Reave stood up and proceeded to a chair as close as possible to Enertro. Despite his demonic origins Reave was actually rather handsome and surprisingly kind outside of battle. He kept the appearance of an 18 year old despit being closer to 1,200 years old.

Glancing over to Enertro Reave smiled and said "Thank you very much sir."

This is making me sick...

This man will help us bleed the world dry Fenrir, and maybe with all the powers here combined we might not have to worry about Alucard or anyone else.

There was a long pause followed by a grunt of disproval inside his head.

Looking over to Prism Reave smiled again.

So young and reckless but he did prove he is willing to serve Enertro's cause

Lastly he looked over to Surge who behind his fake smiles saw a lot of mistrust and anger. Reave began to wonder why without seeming too concerned.

OOC: Not sure if its possible for Quickspeed to get into the carrier and next to Enertro and Surge without atleast being noticed. The helicopter travels to a carrier that's sailing the atlantic. I dunno if Quickspeed can run on water long distances or not. But, if he can, he'd have to stop and open doors, and there are a lot of soldiers and guards in the area, who would see him and shoot at him or raise the alarm. I also don't remember if any of the NJLU members, other than Haze and Raven, know of Diaphanous yet.

The hostility in the air was thick, so thick you could reach out and grab it. There was a large grumble that caught the attention of the entire room. Everyone paused and it happened again.

Reave flustered said "I don't mean to sound impatient but when is the course being served, I'm starving."

ooc: It's true... Only Haze and Raven know about Diaphanous.

IC: Diaphanous sat as the others filed in. She was shocked. Thank God no one can know when I'm reading their mind.

She was reading Fenir and Reave's conversation. Diaphanous was able to memorize conversations and, while reading him, knew it was as she thought.
Reave is bad enough, but Fenir is worse... They will tear Enertro and I apart, use him for their purposes, and dispose of him. She realized, as nasty as Reave was, and that both wanted her gone, Fenir was still controlling Reave. ...And Reave thinks he isn't under any control. How can Reave sit there with that demon inside him and think that he is controling his own mind completely? Moron.

Prism was a different story... easily controlable... not good if Reave got a hold of his trust. I will make sure that will not happen. She sighed at the irony: Here Reave is berating Prism mentally for not thinking for himself, not realizing he isn't thinking for himself nearly as much as he believes.

Diaphanous continued to listen to Fenir and Reave speak. They want to destroy everyone, and are using this organization as the means to their end. Enertro will surely be destroyed when his usefulness no longer is necessary for Fenir... or Reave for that matter. The devastating part of all this, is that it would be likely that they would create mistrust in Diaphanous by Enertro.

That man/demon would likely create the illusion that she was the enemy if Reave and Fenir got their way. Enertro MUST rule the world... not Reave/Fenir, or, most likely, just Fenir. The 'duo' as she began to call Reave/Fenir, was going to try to split Enertro's good and evil side, when the merging is what creates the balance and strength... Yin and Yang.

She debated what to tell Enertro. Diaphanous was afraid that the distrustful and jealous, and those with different agendas would persuade Enertro that she was still with the NJLU, or at the very least his enemy.

Diaphanous had a thought: What if I find this Alucard?

As they sat down to dinner, Enertro introduced everyone, however, never even mentioned her. Diaphanous was stunned. Why would he do this to me? The smile she had on her face had disappeared.

Diaphanous picked at her salad, as the rest spoke, no one seeming to include her in the conversation... at last not at this point.

Without realizing it, she began humming an old song by an old band: Alice in Chains. The song was "Angry Chair", which was exactly what she was sitting in now.

Reave was focusing so hard on keeping his stomach quiet he hadn't noticed what Fenrir had been saying.

Someone is watching me Reave, I don't know who or what but they're listening to our every word.

I don't care Fenrir, I'm too hungry to care.

I swear you are usele-

Useless!? Did you forget who it was that killed you, or are you really that stupid. If Alucard hadn't bound your arm to my body you would be nothing more than a rotting corpse.

Without me you would have no power, no strength and you would have died a thousand times by now.

...I still kicked your ass with one arm.

When the world has been reduced to ashes and your kind are eliminated there will be you and I and I swear Reave that I will tear you apart so slowly that hell will be a welcomed escape.

Hell, every moment for Reave was hell. Not being able to have a single thought to yourself, the only woman you loved hates you more than anything, the woman you sold your soul to save and protect, the faces of friends and family screaming in agony. Reave couldn't control himself anymore he ducked his head and gritted his teeth in anger. Fenrir, Athena, and Alucard. My ally, my love, my master all betrayed you. The world would feel his pain, that he swears.

Surge glanced at everyone at the table. Reave, Prism, Diaphanous, Enertro, Legion, and me...what a delightful family... He frowned as he swallowed a mouthful of salad. I feel as though Enertro is grabbing his new recruits from the streets and the mental asylum... He looked at Diaphanous and noticed a bit of sadness. He smiled at himself. I wonder what you're thinking... Surge lost interest in his salad and began to impatiently tap his finger on the table.

The silence was irratating him and Legion, who had already finished his salad.

Legion looked at Reave, noticing his arm. "How'd that happen?" he asked.

Enertro finished his salad and sat uncomfortable at the silence. He looked at Diaphanous and noticed her displeasure. He gently nudged her with his foot and gave her a look as if asking What's the matter?

Legion's question snapped Reave out of his thinking.

"Normally I like to keep my arm out of sight, but if you really want to know I'll tell everyone."

Reave swirled his champagne and gulped it.

"It was 1,200 years ago and I was at the end of my rope. My village was burned to the ground by my cavalry division. I was there as my friends, my family, and my love were slaughtered. I saw my father, but he didn't recognize me as he shot me in the throat with a crossbow. My helmet flew off and the look in my father's eyes was so tragic. That was before my comrad rode over and decapitated him. Dieing I staggered back and fell into a well. My life was over, there was nothing left, it was all over."

Reave paused.

"As I descended into the depths of that well, drowning, bleeding, and miserable. I wished for the safety of Athena, if anyone could live let it be her. Well the Devil must have answered because he sent Alucard who bit into her, saving her, but turning her into a vampire. I awoke on a beach with Alucard completely fine. He made me pay for selling my soul, or more correctly he made them pay."

Should I really tell them?
Do it, they must know

"I had to sacrifice them, thousands of men."

Reave thrust his arm forward and created an image above the table, like a halogram.

--The sky turned black, the ground a dull crimson, and hills shaped the landscape that were never there before. The howls of demons echoed from nearby. The men were frightened, no terrified, it was a nightmare, but it was real. Decimus stood in awe at Alucard's creation. Alucard hovered before him and said "Now watch young mortal at the cost of your soul." The small, frail demons, morphed into beastly hellspawns the size of homes. Teeth sharp and massive, limbs powerful and aplenty, various horrible shapes and designs, and all thirsty for human flesh. The thousand humans scattered like cockroachs with the lights turned on and the army of beasts were in pursuit. One by one the young man watched as his comrads were torn to shreds, eaten, chewed, devoured, torn apart, shredded, clawed, and churned. Words can't describe the gore the once innocent man had witnessed. Once the last human was consumed and the sacrifice was complete Decimus felt a surge of unlimited power flow through him. It was incredible, his senses, his body, everything was heightened beyond comprehension. Alucard summoned a scythe like weapon from his body and handed it to the bewildered human. "Now it's your turn boy." Alucard said as the demon army turned and charged Decimus. Decimus frightened turned toward Alucard but he was gone. Decimus was shaking as the wave of demons rushed onward in a berserk frenzy, every one of them dripping with human gore. "I don't want this, I don't want this!" Decimus screamed as he fell to his knees crying. A voice boomed from the sackcloth sky "Pathetic, should you not fight and die then your love will take your place and become a slave of hell." Decimus lifted his weapon and charged the demon horde. Athena's soul was on the line and he wouldn't give that up, no matter the price, he would kill every last monster with his bare hands if he had to. He cut down hundreds of demons with his scythe, the blade sliced through them like crisp wheat. Decimus stood victorious among the mountain of demonic bodies, until Fenrir swooped down and ripped Decimus' left arm from his socket. Immediately Decimus swung his blade removing the beast's head cleanly before collapsing. Alucard, a rather large figure tore Fenrir's arm off and attached it and his soul to the unconcious Decimus.--

"There is my story and the price I paid for Athena."

It felt like a giant burden had been lifted off his chest, as the halogram faded and Reave began chugging more wine.

ooc: I assume we're going w/the idea of no QS note?

Diaphanous gave Enertro a We need to talk seriously look.

Can't he see that Reave wants slaughter and to betray you... and to start by tearing us apart? Look at Surge? How thrilled he is that I have been completely ignored. It seemed she had no ally at all. Not one, aside from Enertro, and that would end soon. Alucard does not sound like a good choice for a contact. I MUST contact Athena somehow.

After Reave told his 'story', making him sound like an unwilling participant in the whole thing, Diaphanous stood up and stared at Reave and Fenir. She began clapping alone. Everyone at the table stared at her, but she just looked straight at Reave, expressionless. She felt like vomiting on the duo.

How can Enertro forget about me? I'm confused... completely. Unless someone got to him already.

Diaphanous just stood there staring down Reave. Nice try, she thought, although she enjoyed the fights between the two.

The more she thought, the more Diaphanous came to the conclusion that there were too many against her. The idea of giving up Enertro was unthinkable. If this goes as the duo plans, Enertro will die.

Diaphanous waited for a reaction, if any.

OOC: at the moment, i am until its all cleared up. Plus, the note can be found in his pocket anytime if we agree that this happened.

Legion watched the whole image with wide eyes. He felt sick. All the gore all the blood. He wasn't new to this concept, but done so violently and worse than any way he's ever seen got him a bit sick...especially after scarfing down the whole salad as if it was nothing. "I'm afraid...I must excuse....myself," he gasped as he felt he couldnt hold his salad much longer. He ran to the bathroom.

Although Surge was surprised at first to glimpse the images of dieing men in place of his salad, he watched and took in every bit of information. As more ideas were churning in his head, Diaphanous startled him, almost to the point of jumping out of his chair, by clapping. He looked at her as if she has gone mad.

"Impressive Reave," began Surge, a hint of boredom in his voice. "But if you are the man that you once were...does this mean you would be willing to sacrifice all of us...just to save your girl? Just to increase your own power?" Surge got up and began pacing around the table. Then sudden realization came into his head. This sounds strangely familiar he looked at Diaphanous and finally at Enertro.

Enertro sat, unsure of what to do. He too looked at Diaphanous, but quickly excused himself from the table, explaining that he will be back. As he passed Diaphanous, he tapped her on the shoulder and whispered in her ear, "Meet me outside the door," as he passed.

Reave stared at Diaphanous' sarcastic clapping.

Reave stood up opposingly and stared at Enertro. "Remember one thing Enertro. A prequisite for betrayle is love."

He then looked at Diaphanous coldly. "I've been around long enough to know your motives. You do not know me and yet you judge me so hastily. I can see right through you."

Reave pounded his fist on the table to emphasize a point. "I want to make the people who did this to me pay and Enertro is the one person who can help me accomplish this."

Reave sat back down frustrated and finished "My whole life I have been alone, because no one will trust me. Yes I am a demon, but I am also a human. Now if you'll excuse me I'll be in my room. Thank you for the excellent dinner but I feel tired."

He bowed and slowly filed out.

"You can trust me, for I love nothing anymore. I would sooner sacrifice myself before anyone else again. I was hoping I could start over with you guys, as my friends, but I see I cannot be forgiven. Not by you, not by Athena, and not even by god."

"You're quite predictable, Reave/Fenir," replied Diaphanous coldly. "Because you were betrayed by everyone you knew, doesn't mean that is the norm. I am not one to betray my love. You chose your fate, and I know you enjoyed it. You want slaughter... not just Fenir, but you too. This organization is a means to an end. The slaughter and destruction of everything on this planet if not the planet itself. You plan to kill Enertro yourself, as well as the rest of us." She spat out angrily.

"This is no 'mind trick'. It is reality. Reave will be of use to get rid of the NJLU AND Athena... then it's the rest of us, and don't think it isn't. That little story of yours left out some important details. The fact that, you, Reave, are too idiotic to realize that Fenir controls you to some extent, even though you think you're in control." She glared at the 'duo'. "Is that not correct Fenir?" Not waiting for him to answer she answered herself. "Of course it is. The fastest and easiest way for you to begin, is by tearing Enertro apart from me. Tearing his Yin and Yang apart and using only his evil side, as well as making him believe I am betraying him, which I would never do. This will accomplish your objective of vengeance... vengeance on the one you say you love? You must not know what love is Reave, or you would never swear vengeance against her. Enertro can help you do this, however, this is not the final goal."

She glared at Surge. "That goes for you as well. I know that despite your actions and what you've told Enertro, you want me gone and will use any means to do so. I want you to know I am here to help in this endeavor, not control Enertro's mind." Diaphanous looked at Surge with a look of seriousness and sincerity. She would never betray or hurt Enertro... ever.

Diaphanous sighed. "I'm sorry I played a joke on you on the plane, but that was all it was. It was nothing more than that. For that I apologize, and I promise not to pull pranks on you again." She looked at him hoping he would forgive her. She didn't know he would react in such a way.

"Unlike you Reave, I could never, ever hurt my love, Enertro. I love him and he is my soul mate. You want us apart because of the reasons I spoke of before, and because together we have more strength." Diaphanous looked down, and said in a softer voice, "Even if Enertro was corrupted by you or anyone else... split in half, and he hurt me, I could never hurt him back." She looked back up at the duo. "I'm sure that makes you quite happy, as you will be able to get rid of me permanently as long as you can convince Enertro I will betray him. It will never happen." Diaphanous looked at Enertro. "I don't care what he does... I will never betray him or hurt him..." she looked back between Surge and Reave. "This is something that you, Reave, can never understand. General Surge, I am not sure about you. I understand that Enertro is not behaving the way he usually does." Diaphanous looked at Enertro lovingly. "We have both changed for the better, and become stronger." She smiled lovingly and sincerely at Enertro.

Diaphanous looked at the rest of those gathered at the table. "I assume that threatens several of you... those who plan to betray him," she said looking directly at Reave. She then looked toward Surge. "General, I need your trust. I promise I am here to help, regardless of what you hear anywhere else." She sighed.

As Reave was leaving the room, she yelled to him, "A prerequisite for betrayal is a lack of love for anything."

Diaphanous was sick of this diatribe.

"By the way, my name is Diaphanous." She then left following Enertro.

Reave walked into his room depressed and plopped onto the bed.

Words can hit harder than any blade.

Diaphonous' words rang through him and reverberated in painful echos.

You actually do know me pretty well Diaphonous. In fact, you know me better than myself.

He flexed his demon arm.

I..I am bad, I am a horrible person. I enjoy slaughter because it makes me forget my sins. You are right, as soon as Enertro took over the world what would I do? What would I have to do?

He paused and frowned as Fenrir tried to remind him of his power.

I wasn't always like this. You just don't understand how hurt I am, what the world has done to me. I was sent to hell because I did love Athena, and I still do. She hates me so much and I still cannot hate her back. Alucard, my master, my idol betrayed me and will make me suffer so much. Fenrir...he is my only friend. My only ally. He will never betray me for we are one.

Don't let that woman's words effect you. Have you forgotten how petty humans can be.

"I know all too well."

Surge watched the two, demon and woman play a game of tug of war with his master. Then Diaphanous glared at Surge, sending a chill down his spine. Soon afterwards she asked for forgiveness for the whole incident in the copter. Something he never expected. Then again, this whole day is full of surprises for him. He had no clue what to think. As Enertro, Reave, Diaphanous, and even Legion left, Surge looked at Prism. "Dinner and a debacle, imagine that..."
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Enertro walked outside the room until he was far within earshot of anyone in the room. He turned around and looked at Diaphanous.

"You have a way with words," he smiled a comforting smile. "I don't know what to say. But we did need to talk, so I'm here for you."

Prism responded. "Heh, I see what you mean. This is quite interesting." Prism kept his cool, despite the fact he had just seen the birth of a 1,200 year old demon in front of his eyes. He could handle demons if he had to. Now that Enertro had given him a job, he would be much calmer than he had been before. He would be working under Legion. "So Surge, I will be working under Legion. What are your powers, and what are his? I assume you've seen mine already."

Morph decided to page Haze and inform him of the situation and get any imput he might have.

Diaphanous walked up to Enertro, put her arms around him and buried her head in his chest. She was crying again. Damn it! I've never been so depressed. The thought of losing Enertro is more than I can take.

She looked up into Enertro's eyes. "Enertro... are you aware that you introduced everyone at dinner except me? I was sitting there as if I did not exist." Tears ran down her face.

"Everything I said in there... my 'speech', so to speak, is true. They're going to try to tear us apart. The demon inside Reave, Fenir will make sure it happens. He will make you mistrust me and believe I betrayed you. I am sure of it. General Surge may do so as well, although, I don't really know how he feels."

Diaphanous continued, looking forlorn. "You are being used by Reave/Fenir. Once you take over the world, Fenir will destroy it all, including you... all of us. I understand he is an asset now, and he will appear to be loyal, but he is not. They are not. They only want suffering and brutal death for everyone." Tears were falling down her face. "They want the death of all humanity, and are using you to help with his vengeance."

Diaphanous held Enertro tightly... "I fear we don't have much time, my love." She began sobbing. "The duo will do everything to separate the most evil part of you from the rest of you, and use it to help destroy everything. You will not be spared... a... a... and you may betray me and kill me believing I betrayed you."

The thought was unbearable. "Don't underestimate them Enertro. I don't ever want to lose my soul mate." She kissed him through her tears. However, you still will use Reave now, will you not? You perhaps don't believe me? You won't believe what he will do to us and that in the end, all of us will perish."

Diaphanous looked him in the eyes with a frightened and sorrowful expression. "I can read his mind... their minds. I believe it won't be long before he tears your Yin and Yang apart, and I become a traitor in your eyes. It won't be true, but I fear you will believe it. Reave wants the rest of the world to suffer as he has."

She sighed and tried to stop crying. "Enertro, my love, my soul mate... I fear we may not have much time together before they corrupt you. It isn't that I don't trust you. It is that I am aware of Reave's anger, and the demon's power." Diaphanous held him tightly.

"Enertro, can we go back to your room? I want to spend as much time with you as I can in case they do corrupt you and your love for me turns to hate."

Diaphanous sobbed again. Reading the duo's mind was so painful, as she knew what might be in store, and that Enertro would not get rid of Reave.

"Enertro, is there a chance that you would take Reave off this team? It may not help much, but at least he wouldn't be able to corrupt you so easily. This request alone is one he will use against me. The less you speak to him the better."

Diaphanous reiterated, "I know you are strong and you love me and also believe we are soul mates. However, there are strong forces at work trying to tear us apart. You must believe that. I love you more than anything in existence, and could never betray you. Please can we go back to your room and have some private time?" She asked.

Enertro put his own arms around Diaphanous and kept her close. His clothes were getting wet from her tears, but he didn't care.

"I'm sorry Diaphanous. With all that was going on, I had forgotten to introduce you, one of the most important members of my organization. Tell me what I can do to make it up to you."

He picked her up and carried her to his room. He carefully laid her on his bed and laid down next to her. "Diaphanous, we will be together for a long time. I may not be a telepath or a fortune teller, but I know that it will take much more than simple words to disuade my love to you. Although I cannot comply with your request for me to get rid of Reave, because I need him to destroy the NJLU, I will talk to him little, only to breif him on missions.

"I believe every word you say Diaphanous. I will never kill you, no matter what. You have declared you would never harm me, and so I will never harm you," Enertro took off his gloves and wiped Diaphanous's face with his hands, adding a long, passionate kiss on her lips.

"I think...If his Athena were like you...he wouldn't have this problem," he joked in between long kisses.
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Surge smiled at the question. "Mine is the power of electricity." As he spoke it, energy spiraled up his arm and into his hand. He faced a nearby couch and set his lightning into it, turning it into a charred and nearly unrecognizable form within seconds. "I can also short circuit electrical things, but I must come into contact with them."

"Legion, has two powers. He has the power of super strength and the power of creating nearly an endless supply of clones of himself."

Diaphanous' concerns were beginning to fade away among Enertro's passionate kisses. She felt that euphoric sensation again, her heart pounding, and her breathing becoming heavy.

"You certainly know how to take my cares away," she whispered in his ear, and began nibbling on it. "Just remember, no matter what you do, I will not harm you ever, nor will I lie or betray you." She was kissing his neck when she suddenly stopped.

"Enertro, how could you forget to introduce your soul mate?" Diaphanous was puzzled.

As to his last comment, the idea began to materialize: Find Athena. Persuade her to forgive Reave and remember their love.

"I guess I still don't understand how you could forget me, Enertro..."

"If I ever forget something so important again, I ask you to prod me or something to get my attention," he chuckled at the image he thought of. Him giving a rousing speech to his men, and Diaphanous poking him suddenly, giving him a harsh look.

Reave laid in bed smoking a cigerette. He looked over at the blood stained pentagram imbedded in the floor and his suit of crimson armor resting against the wall.

Athena...

He thought back to when he was still human, the infinite love he felt. So many friends and family he loved. All taken away that fateful night.

"You did this to me!? I hate you, I can never forgive you!? DIE! JUST DIE DECIMUS!" Athena once yelled.

I love you my mortal enemy

"Reave you understand nothing about the workings of the world. Which is why you have to die." Alucard said before blowing him apart with a spell. However, he was still partially attached and survived.

Master...

Reave smiled gritting his hellish fangs.

This world has betrayed me, everyone, everything. Love, friends, allies, and even god. Well god, I'm going to get back at you, I'm going to make you suffer as I have. Your beloved humans will perish, even your forlorn children of hell will die by my hands as well. That I promise you, that I swear, and when there is no one left but Fenrir and I- well I will laugh and let my better devour me.

I have no purpose but to kill, that is all I can do.

The mark of his demon arm slowly spread further towards his chest.

Had that foolish woman not insulted me I may have forgotten my purpose. My only goal is to burn this world into ashes.

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Alucard was listening to Reave's thoughts and smiled brutally.

That's my child, you now understand your purpose.

Athena entered his chambers and bowed humbly.

"Master, Reave got away. I- I have failed you again." She whimpered as the mighty demon lord approached her.

"You were so important in unleashing Reave's hatred. Now he knows what he must do, and I find myself wondering why I keep you around." Alucard barked.

"Wha?" Athena tried to ask but soon found Alucard's arm plunged through her hard. Blood spattered all over Alucard's pale face.

"You're hatred towards Reave was instramental and to that I thank you. Goodbye woman." Alucard finished

In her last moment's alive Athena shed a tear as she realized that she still did love Reave. Alucard laughed as a small jolt of energy flowed into his arm and blew Athena to pieces.

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Athena!

Alucard pushed the image of his exploding love into Reave's mind. Reave fell out of bed and began to weap. His anger materialized into an crimson aura around him. Tears running down his eyes, Reave knew he didn't want to destroy every human, he wanted to murder the demons, more importantly Alucard.

I put the blame of my sins on the human race, when it was their love that made me see the truth. I'll stand by Enertro to gain as much power as possible if only to exact my revenge on Alucard and hell itself.

"ALUCARD!" Reave screamed at the top of his lungs.

"It's OK Enertro." Diaphanous smiled. "I'm sorry I ruined the meeting." She said apologetically. She sighed. "This has been a most eventful day so far, to say the least."

Diaphanous removed her leather, and slid up close to Enretro. "The helicopter ride was heavenly." She grinned seductively.

"We have time now, do we not?" Diaphanous kissed him long and passionately, and held him to her. Again her heart was pounding, and she was breathing heavily. She couldn't help it one bit. She moaned a bit as they were kissing. I think he gets the idea, she thought, as she felt a surge of energy, and all of her worries fade away.

"Enertro... you are my everything." she whispered between passionate kisses. "Make love to me, my darling..."

"Interesting. What is Legion like? Also, I fell like everyone thinks I'm a rookie, an inexperienced soldier who is nothing but a pawn. If so, then I want to erase this image from people's minds." As Prism siad this, his chair burst into flames. He sat calmly, as if nothing was happening. "Oh yeah, what's for dinner?"

Enertro quickly undressed and slid back in Diaphanous' embrace.

"You ruined no meeting. You helped reveal things we didn't know," His energy was peaking. He felt so powerful.

"Now...we have all the time in the world..." he smiled. "If love is your wish...then it is my command..."

A strange day filled with events. Events that would change the lives of everyone...
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Surge laughed a bit. "Well, being the only one that seems to have an appitite, you have the right to a good dinner. Lobster Thermadore I believe was on the menu tonight."

Surge snapped his fingers and several waiters walked in, with the main course.

"A pawn? Nonsense. You helped saved Enertro and you've killed several heroes. You'll prove your worth in time, as will everyone else I suspect."

"Legion is hard to explain. He is very loyal to his friends and family, but at times can be misguided to do wrong things. I suppose the best description of him would be 'childish'."

"All the time in the world," Diaphanous repeated. Enertro... how she loved him... her soul mate...

While he was kissing her neck, she whispered, "Do you still believe we are soul mates, and meant to be together?" Diaphanous looked in his eyes with pure love... "I hope we're together forever. Do you feel the same way?" She whispered as they continued toward the Heaven they both knew was imminent.

"How could I not? We are soulmates...together...forever," Enertro replied, kissing her all over her face. "Someday...we will get married...have children...and live happily ever after," He was in bliss. Like in the helicopter, he wanted this to last forever.

Reave sat in the corner of his room weaping heavily.

I don't want to live anymore, there's nothing for me.

Are you insane? She was just a pathetic human trying to kill you.

I still loved her

Love? LOVE!? The woman who put all those bullets into you? The woman whose existance was to end yours? You really are pathetic

I'll show you pathetic

Reave grabbed his scythe's head and began cutting into his demon arm. Unwillingly Reave let loose a roar that shook the walls. Blood sprayed everywhere as he dug into his own flesh.

Staggering, blinded with pain, Reave wandered down the hallway followed by large pools of blood. He collapsed outside of Enertro's room.

At the most inopportune time, Diaphanous heard a roar and a thud. The thud seemed to come from right outside Enertro's door.

"Enertro! Did you hear that?" She was alarmed, however they were not exactly in any position to get up and check outside the door.

"What... should... we..." was all that she could say between passionate kisses and ecstacy...

"Just...wait..." Enertro replied, a little annoyed at the disruption outside. The guards will take care of it... he thought.
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Not just the guards, Legion heard the roar. Seeing the bleeding Reave outside Enertro's door, he immediately picked him up with his strong hands.

"Reave, what happened? Who did this?" he asked frantically as he jogged him to the infirmary, several guards following, but the remainder by Enertro's door, in case this was an assassination attempt.

Diaphanous began moaning uncontrollably. When Enertro told her the guards would take care of it, she was relieved. We have the whole night...

Yet again, everything around her and Enertro faded away...

"Childish, hmm? And what about you? And Enertro? Sorry for all the questions, I haven't really had the time to ask, what with Enertro's new toy and demon man causing all sort's off problems. This lobster is quite delicious I might add. Give me some backstory here."

OOC: Blastit Empire what did you need from me? Also move this to the OOC forum.

Reave smiled showing his fangs.

"I almost got rid of him...so close." Reave gasped

The gash between his shoulder and his arm was slowly reconnecting. Reave fell unconcious again and slipped into the hell of his mind.

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In the wasteland where he was born the corpses of his former cavalry comrads rotting produced a stench so wicked it made him gag. Hundreds of demon bodies laid around him as he was holding a bloody scythe.

"This is famili-"

He remembered and dove out of Fenrir's clasp. Saving his arm this time.

"You think you can get rid of me that easily human!?" Fenrir barked

"For my soul." Reave muttered

Fenrir swooped in fangs first towards Reave. Reave lunged out and clutched the monster's jaws and tore him in two.

Dropping the beast's halves, Reave looked up at Athena put on a cross. Alucard hovering nearby fangs drawn. The world began to fall apart

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Suddenly Reave jerked out of his dream, but his head was silent. There was no crude demonic voice, silence, utter silence.

The infirmary was packed as Reave just lept from the cot. He simply gave a thumbs up as he proceeded back to his room.

ooc: K, posted in ooc forum

IC:
Enertro loved it. He loved her. And he showed it. He wanted every last inch of her. He felt it, euphoria, ecstasy, lust, love, everything, even more than when he was on the helicopter. He could feel the energy in him swirl and surge, coursing through his body and most likely hers. A brief sharing of his powers, perhaps? He had no clue, but enjoyed every last bit of it.

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The guards outside were a bit nervous and confused. Some may have thought those to be an attempt on their leaders life, but Legion stopped them before any could enter.

"Leave them..." he said, adding a wink. The guards chuckled and continued their guard duty. One guard gave another money in an apparent bet they had.

Legion walked to his room, just around the corner. That Reave is a strange one. Powerful, but strange. He sat in his large chair and listened to some classical music as he relaxed.
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"I have nothing else to do until we arrive at a base. My history is not quite so...exciting as Enertros. I was born with the power of controlling electricity. It took some getting used to, don't get me wrong...Terrible consequences. My mother died and I was disgraced by my father. He was a strict military man and was highly praised by his peers. Hoping to gain his trust again, I joined the army as well, showing a knack of strategy and using my power to devastating use." replied Surge to Prism's questions.

"I regained my fathers trust eventually, but he died from a wound in battle shortly after."

"Luckily for me, when my father hated me, I had a friend that you know as Enertro. We were like brothers, a feeling we still have towards each other. Soon after my father died, he came up with the idea of creating his own empire. The one you are part of today..."

"As for Enertro...He likes to keep most of his past secret and I keep my promise. Sorry but I cannot disclose that information. I can tell you, however, that he was a Russian Cosmonaught and a scientist developing weapons of war for the motherland. He resided in a space station high above the earth, where he would test dangerous, new, and sophisticaded technology. It turned on him and his crewmates though, causing massive destruction. Somehow, Enertro was spared and given the incredible powers he has now."

"As for Diaphanous and Reave," Surge got real close to Prism and looked at him in the eyes and whispered, "I don't trust either of them. I suggest you only trust Legion and I. And Enertro, but every order you give him when we are not around, you must tell me or Legion."

He backed away from Prism, giving him his room. "I'm glad you enjoy the food. Now what about you? I have heard little about your history."

Reave walked back with his a stout heart and lighter feet.

Damnnn you...

Shut up already

His mind was quiet again. He could control Fenrir like a timid dog now, and it only took Athena's sacrifice. Diaphanous was right about him when Fenrir was manipulating him, but now it's different. His hatred focused completely on Alucard and anyone who would stand in Enertro's way. God have mercy on them.

He fell into bed and squeezed a pillow tight.

This is how I would hold Athena if she were here

A tear swelled in his eyes.

We were such fools Athena, both so ignorantly proud. Diaphanous can you hear me now, can you hear my pain? What do you think of me now? am I good enough to die for Enertro now?

Death is all I have left, but I'm taking Alucard to hell with me before I go

His eyes grew heavy and he fell asleep, holding the pillow tightly.

Prism looked back into his past. "I was born in Cambridge, England. I discovered my power of creating and controlling my biofire, as I call it, at a very early age. I learned how to control it quickly. The light beams, however, got me in trouble when I discovered it as a teenager. I fled to Germany, where I became a mercenary. I worked for a group of Germans trying to liberate it from Russia, as well as many others. I even worked for Russia itself. After the Berlin Wall fell, I moved to America and became a repairman. I fromed a band, David's Waters, based off of and inspired by Pink Floyd, my favorite band, and ironiclly, my powers are similar to their album covers."

Decimus laid in the summer grass facing a cliff overlooking the ocean. The sun warmed him so pleasantly and just as he began getting hot a cool breeze swept across him. Athena jumped on top of him and began kissing him aggressively.

He brushed her long hair out of her face and said "I really do love you."

She put her head on his chest. "I love you too Decimus."

The seventeen year old knight breathed deeply and whispered "You are my heaven Athena." She curled up on him and purred. Decimus looked over across the field and saw two figures exactly like himself and Athena. It almost looked like Enertro and Diaphanous. He smiled but Athena had been suddenly replaced with Alucard.

Reave snapped from his sleep in a cold sweat.

"what the hell was that about?" He whispered.

OOC: Finally I can reply to all of the posts intended for me. This is going to be a long one.

The Secretary was about three miles away from the intended location. The man called Enertro had no idea he was coming. He sitting at the back of the presidential jet when he told the co-pilot to page the villian's base and let them know he was coming. They had a lot to talk about. There was a lot of money to be made and a lot of lives to be taken. This would be a World War. At least six other superpowered nations was in on the plan to destroy the NJLU. He thought to himself Superhumans are our main threat, yet I have to turn to superhumans to destroy superhumans. Still though I will do whatever it takes to defend this country, even if it means working with the people I hate the most. The plane began to make a slow descent as the base came into view. It was a pretty large hangar. Jones said aloud, "How the hell did this guy get all of this? He is probably some rich brat who couldn't get everything he wanted. Reminds me of that Green Arrow guy. He ended up joining the league though. With all of that power he couldn't do anything better with his life and money. Hopefully this guy is nothing like that weak-minded liberal. The Justice League tainted him ,but now the Government has some say. With Enertro and his other companions we shall destroy the NJLU and then afterthat the World Powers will destroy what is left of those superpowered meat heads." He then began laughing. One of his personal guards looked over at him and then said "Sir, who are you talking to?" The guard eyed him questioningly. Jones was known for his short outbursts of just talking just to be talking. The Secretary snarled at him and said ,"Shut up before I have you doing bookwork in Rhode Island." The guard sat back and didn't say anything else. The plane landed. Jones then said outloud to himself "Well it looks like I have some villians to recruit." He walked over to the door and opened it.

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The Ambassador picked up the note that the woman named Contra had passed him. I've been followed. The Ambassador looked up at her and nodded. The Ambassador had been this meeting for months and was not about to have it blown up by some random so-called superhero. His name was Peter Schoutiz. He had a strange name for a Russian. He looked at the infamous villian and said ,"So as you know we are planning to bring the rest of your family to the United States?" This was just a cover while he passed her a note. On the note he wrote, We are going to destroy the NJLU. I want you to work for Russia. Our offer of payment is 250 million US Dollars. He rolled her a pen so that she could reply.

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The Haze had been sitting outside of the door for a long time. The Ambassador and Contra was talking about bringing her family to the USA. The Haze thought to himself This cannot be what they are really talking about.. The Haze was about to use his third-eye technique again to see what was going on in the room when a guard came around the corner. "Hey you. What the hell do you think your doing." The Haze smiled. "Just leaving." The guard ran at the Haze. The Phantom dodged him and did a whirling kick. The kick connected with the guards bottom side and sent him flying into the Ambassador's door. It made a loud sound. The Haze then said "Uh-oh. It is time to go." He punched three buttons on his watch. As the Ambassador and Contra came out of the room ,he was teleported out of the building back up to the Watchtower. He landed next to Nightwing. He smiled down at his friend and said "How you doing?" Dick just shook his head. That is when he was contacted by Morph. The Phantom replied ,"Hold on Morph. I am going to put you on live feed. Nightwing is here with me. Phantom pressed a button on the desk and then Morph's face along with Raven appeared on the screen. Nightwing then looked up at the two and said "Alright, what is going on?"

"They-"

She glanced sharply over her shoulder mid-speech, and a word half written on the page. And in one fluid motion, she rose from her chair, crossing the room with the Ambassador in tow. She only saw the figure in the hall for an instant, but it was enough to recognize an enemy she had spent time getting to know. Glaring down at the guard who lay slouched at her feet, he seemed to rise roughly into the air, as if pulled by an invisible hand at the back of his collar. He sputtered for a moment, then barked something into his radio and dashed off down the hall.

Shaking her head slightly, she regained her composure. Ushering the ambassador back into the room, she pulled the door shut behind them. Calmly, she reclaimed her seat and called the pen to her waiting hand.

"They will be happy to hear it. As always, we appreciate your generous support. And of course, I'll do what I can to help."

At the end of her statement, she fixed him with a pointed and meaningful gaze. Lightly, she tapped the pen against the edge of the table, continuing their coded talk. Clearly, she did not trust his guards to remove all threats to the security of their meeting.

"They will need to prepare their things. Do you know when or how they'll be traveling?"

She laid the pen on the table, watching him expectantly from behind the mask.

The Ambassador was beginning to sweat. He was not used to these kind of situations. This woman was obviously pretty powerful. He replied ,"They will be traveling by plane. A direct flight matter of fact." He got up from his seat and went to his computer. He then printed off a copy of her contract. He then sat down and said ,"You will need your closest family to help you through this time of war." He winked at her and hoped that she caught what he meant by family. He wanted her to bring in some more villians to help to represent Russia. "All you have to do to get everything you want is sign this agreement." He put the contract down in front of her and sat down.

Wooshaba']That is when he was contacted by Morph. The Phantom replied ,"Hold on Morph. I am going to put you on live feed. Nightwing is here with me. Phantom pressed a button on the desk and then Morph's face along with Raven appeared on the screen. Nightwing then looked up at the two and said "Alright, what is going on?"
"The long and short of it, the bat-mobile's lost a wheel and the joker's got away." Morph replied, summerizing in just such a fashion to make a sardonic joke directed at Nightwing.

"The long and short of it, the bat-mobile's lost a wheel and the joker's got away." Morph replied, summerizing in just such a fashion to make a sardonic joke directed at Nightwing.

"Ha-ha. Plastic-dork has a joke," replied Nightwing. He rolled his eyes and cracked a smile. "I take it you lost the villian- again." Nightwing shook his head.

Wooshaba']The Ambassador was beginning to sweat. He was not used to these kind of situations. This woman was obviously pretty powerful. He replied ,"They will be traveling by plane. A direct flight matter of fact." He got up from his seat and went to his computer. He then printed off a copy of her contract. He then sat down and said ,"You will need your closest family to help you through this time of war." He winked at her and hoped that she caught what he meant by family. He wanted her to bring in some more villians to help to represent Russia. "All you have to do to get everything you want is sign this agreement." He put the contract down in front of her and sat down.
Taking the paper lightly between her ifngertips, she took a moment to skim through the fine print. A derisive little smirk graced her contenance. She had noticed the man's unease, but kept that knowledge firmly to herself. It could prove interesting later, and already her mind was spinning though options. Possibilities. Plans. Retreiving the pen casually, she signed with a few bold strokes.

"The winter was hard on them. I'll have to see who is still well enough to make the journey."

Leaving both the contract and pen on the table she stood to face the Ambassador. He seemed as if he were desperately trying to compose himself. To appear confident and inspiring.. hoping to recruit her like some sports draft to a professional team. But she'd left him on uncertain ground. She merely smiled and waited to see if he had anything else to say.

After a few moment's silence, she called the notepaper to herself. Pulling a lighter from deep within a coat pocket, she set fire to it, destroying nearly all the evidence of their transaction. As the paper fell to smoldering ash, she tossed the lighter on top of the contract.

"You'd be wise to follow suit. The State Department usually frowns upon this sort of immigration.."

Wooshaba']"Ha-ha. Plastic-dork has a joke," replied Nightwing. He rolled his eyes and cracked a smile. "I take it you lost the villian- again." Nightwing shook his head.
"Bite me, you know I don't do magick, and Raven got here too late" "Sorry about that," He added in an aside to Raven as she'd been standing right there.

Quickspeed was tried of sitting around. He decided to leave the mission for right now. Without saying anything he started to run. Moving fast he reached Mach 2. While moving he thought about the stories the Flash told him. They were about the Black Flash. Black Flash was the Manifestation of Death for Speeders. A while back Quickspeed when he was about to die thought he saw the Black Flash, but lived to see another day. Walking across the water Quickspeed hoped he never saw Black Flash.

Surge had been talking with Prism until the young female aid came and interrupted.

"General Surge, The United States Secretary of Defense has arrived to speak with Enertro, What do you-"

"The US? What are they doing he-? How'd they-? I'll be there..." he grumbled. "Prism, it was nice to know you, and you are welcome to come with, but apparently theres a matter with the U.S.A we've got here..." Surge wondered what it was as he walked towards the pad where the Secretary's copter was. He motioned several guards to follow him. "Get me Legion," he said to the female aid who informed him about the Secretary.

"Greetings Secretary Jones. I trust you are helping your president run your country well?" asked Surge with a forced smile. "I am General Surge, Enertro's 2nd in command. What would be your agenda here, Secretary? If you want we can talk in a conference room..."

Reave, having awakened from his nightmare, stumbled from his room and saw Surge talking to a rather grimy looking fellow. Slick suit, slick hair, like a politician or a car salesman.

The half demon smiled and immediatly turned around in his tracks without saying a word. Making sure the fellow saw his sick arm.

The Secretary looked at General Surge and said "I am here to speak with Enertro. I want him to be one of the main players in destroying the NJLU. He looked over and saw a man with a crazy looking arm. Jones held out his hand to him and said ,"Nice tattoo."

"Bite me, you know I don't do magick, and Raven got here too late" "Sorry about that," He added in an aside to Raven as she'd been standing right there.

Raven looked over at Morph and say ,"Hey you're supposed to be on my side."

Nightwing replied "Yeah yeah, you can't do magic. What is the situatation then? Are you tracking him. The Haze just sat there and waited for Morph to reply.

The Ambassador finally gave up. He yelled ,"Are you going to do it or not." He was in a state of panic. His job was at risk if he didn't get her to join the Russian assault. "We can give you more money."