[center][h2][color=9e0039]Aloysius[/color], [color=#306754]Lana[/color], & [color=darkturquoise]Emily[/color] [/h2][/center]
[hr][hr]A collab between [@jakeb1993], [@SouffleGirl123] & [@PureHeroine]
[b]Location:[/b] Dark Shadow HQ.
[b]Time:[/b] 9.00AM.[hr][hr]

Aloysius had to distract himself. Since the early hours of this morning he had been struggling to focus on anything that was even remotely useful. As the day had now started proper, he decided that the best cause of action was to distract himself. He had after all offered to train Lana, so why not do that now? He pulled out his phone and dropped Lana a quick text to let her know that he was around if she wanted to train. He wasn’t sure whether to expect a response or not. Given the events of  yesterday he was unsure of what effect it had on Lana. Losing a colleague in front of like that was hard. Was colleague the right word? Friend may have been pushing it in Lana’s case, but it still wasn’t nice to witness. For now Aloysius stayed sitting in his seat at the meeting table. Sitting back and trying to relax, trying to let the leather absorb him. No luck sadly. He hated waiting back for responses.

After one of many late nights partying and drinking Emily had missed the whole ordeal of the earlier night for another overnight lover’s bed. After the many missions and outings and such she’d been on she saw no need to be on this one, they had a decent amount of people anyway. As the next morning came she snuck out of the clutches of her drunkenly asleep overnight lover and headed to the base of the Dark Shadow. Just because she missed the action doesn't mean she didn't want to be informed. She strolled through the corridors to see Aloysius in the meeting room and slipped in. 

[color=darkturquoise]”Good morning, Al,”[/color] she greets him cheerily, sliding into a chair. Despite the wild night previously Emily lacked the hangover- or more likely hungover was more her constant state than not that she was used to it. [color=darkturquoise]”So, how was last night?”[/color]

Aloysius was interrupted from his little sulking fest, by Emily. Normally he was quite receptive to Emily, although he found her to be lazy and lacking at times, she had been around for a while, Being one of the few to remember Rebecca and the attack on the Guild. She was just as loyal as Ty at the end of the day. Though today, he couldn’t be bothered with being nice.

[color=9e0039]“Oh you didn't miss much. I mean we went go secure a tablet and…”[/color] He tried to say the next part, but his lips wouldn't move. He hadn’t said those words aloud yet. Maybe his brain had been avoiding him saying it. If he didn’t say it, maybe it never happened. [color=9e0039]“Ty was killed last night”[/color] His words were full of hurt and angst, his eyes still red from this morning. There was no escaping it now. This was the new reality.

Emily was busy making herself comfortable as Aloysius talked. When he got to the bit about Ty she chuckled, [color=darkturquoise]”Good one, where is Ty any-”[/color] she stops herself as her eyes lift to Aloysius' face. [color=darkturquoise]”You’re fucking with me. Right? Al?”[/color] Emily’s voice shifts from lightheartedness to desperation. Despite the give-no-shit personality she often sported her vulnerabilities lied in the few people she was loyal to, the people closest to her, and Ty was one of them. She took a shaky breath. [color=darkturquoise]”Please tell me you're fucking with me…”[/color]

Aloysius face had gone white. Muttering those words. It pretty much destroyed him all over again [color=9e0039]“I am not fucking with you”[/color] He wished he was. He really wished it was just an elaborate prank and that Ty was going to come back any second now with one his wide mouthed smirks.

Emily leaned as far back as her seat allowed her. Tears forming on the corners of her eyes and threatening to fall but she wouldn't allow them. [color=darkturquoise]”No… there must be some way… was it by the Guild?”[/color]

[color=9e0039]“It wasn’t the Guild. No. Do you remember Rebecca?”[/color] It was a bit of a silly question on Al’s part. She was just curious to see if Emily could actually remember the events of six years ago.

[color=darkturquoise]”What kind of question is that? Of course I do,”[/color] she snaps back almost the exact second he finished asking. [color=darkturquoise]”What about her?”[/color]

[color=9e0039]“Well remember how she was killed in the Guild attack?... Turns out…”[/color] Aloysius took a second to sit up a bit more so he could at least look somewhat serious [color=9e0039]“Turns out she wasn’t dead. And here is the real kicker. Remember Isabella? Former Captain who I also thought had died in the attack? She is alive too. She was there and Bell was the one who fucking...fucking killed Ty!”[/color]

Emily straightened up only for a moment before she slumped down into a slouch again, dumbfounded. [color=darkturquoise] “Well I don't give a fuck about how much they contributed to the Dark Shadows before, or about their ‘miracle resurrections’ if I get my hands on them THEY’RE FUCKING DEAD,” [/color] she screams, slamming her fist on the table for effect. 

With that she pulls open her denim jacket and grabs the metal flask sat in the makeshift pocket she’d sewed in years ago. She unscrewed the lid and put the flask to her lips, taking a long swig of its contents, Whiskey- Emily’s usual drink of choice, before pushing it toward Aloysius, the inside of her bubbling with hatred, anger and vengeance

Aloysius grabbed the flask and took a small swig before handing it back over. Normally he didn’t drink this early. [color=9e0039]“Damn straight. I want them all dead. The Guild may be idiots, but Rebecca poses a threat to us both. Also… while you were gone, Lana has been promoted to my Second. I felt she deserved something after all the work she has put in”[/color] He leaned back into his chair and sighed, checking his phone to see if anything had been sent to him. Nothing.

Emily takes another big swig of the flask before placing it between the 2 of them. [color=darkturquoise] “I got more o’ that shit where it came from,” [/color]. She leaned back in her seat. This just felt… unreal. The fact of Ty not actually being in another room was still to properly hit. [color=darkturquoise]”Just promise me when you DO get around to killing them make sure I’m there. I don't get close to many people but Ty was one of them and I want to see as the people who took him from us die. Promise?”[/color]

She sighs, [color=darkturquoise] “Lana will do good as second. She deserves it.”[color] She takes another swig, watching as Aloysius check his phone, [color=darkturquoise]”Who’re ya texting? Your girlfriend? “[/color] Emily teases, as if the last few minutes of emotion past her normal state hadn't happened.

The girlfriend comment sort of hurt Aloysius somewhat. His last girlfriend had stabbed him in the back and turned out to be a mole. Who had now come back from the dead. But he knew Emily didn’t mean any harm. [color=9e0039]“I have texted Lana, was going to do some training with her. You can come too if she shows up”[/color]

[color=darkturquoise]”Sure,”[/color] Emily replies, taking another swig of Whiskey. [color=darkturquoise]”I should prepare to separate those bitches’ heads from their necks,”[/color] she spits, folding her arms. It hurt, while she was off drinking, partying and finding herself (another) overnight lover one of the people she wasn't closest to was dying. She recapped the half empty flask and put it away. [color=darkturquoise] “How long are we waiting?” [/color]

[color=9e0039]“She shouldn’t be too long. I don’t think she has stayed far from here tonight. Not after watching Ty… die”[/color] He swallowed [color=9e0039]“I enjoy your enthusiasm though. You are a capable fighter, just need to refine your technique”[/color] 

[color=darkturquoise]”Is that your way of telling me I need t’ be less drunk?”[/color]. She asks, leaning back in her seat, [color=darkturquoise]”Cus ya wouldn't be wrong, just less fun. Let’s be honest though, that ain’t happening,”[/color]

Lana was laying on her bed once again, trying to make sense of everything she had just been witness to, or more accurately, the conflicting emotions she had been left with. She hadn't been able to sleep at all that night, and she didn't think she would for awhile, so when she received the text from Al about the training, she decided it would provide the perfect distraction. 

She got up to get ready, happy to finally be getting out of the dress to take a quick shower before changing into the more comfortable and practical outfit of jeans, a shirt, and a jacket. Then she got herself something to eat, all the while mentally preparing herself to face Al again. Once she was sure she was good to go, she grabbed her phone from her bed and sent her reply. [i]"Where and when?"[/i]

Just as Aloysius had finished talking to Emily, his phone suddenly vibrated. Checking it out he would somewhat smile, Lana had text him back. He would text back quickly [i]“DS training room, ASAP. Emily is here too”[/i]. He would out his phone away and got Emily to follow him into the training room in preparation for Lana's arrival.

Once she got the location and time from Aloysius, Lana put in a call for a cab. She was glad to know Emily would be there, as it would hopefully make things easier than being there with Al on her own. While she waited for the taxi to arrive she finished the last few things she had to do to get ready before leaving, and by the time she got outside the cab was already waiting for her. 

The overall time it took to get from her apartment to HQ was 30 minutes, give or take. As she entered she could see no one else in sight in the main room, so she assumed they must be waiting in the training room, and headed straight there. She didn't say anything as she walked in, the sound of the door opening and closing would be the only indication she had arrived.

Emily allowed herself to be lead to the training room. Hate and fury running through her as her hands were clasped into tight fists. Lana was silent in her entry but the squeaking door gave it away. Emily tossed Lana her flask. [color=darkturquoise]”Takes the edge off,”[/color] she says simply before turning to Al. [color=darkturquoise] “Get us started, teach,” [/color] she says monotonously.

Aloysius gave a weak smile when Lana entered the room. It was in one way comforting to see Lana again, even if last night had proven to be a difficult night. [color=9e0039]“How you holding up?”[/color] He asked her. [color=9e0039]“I am glad you came”[/color]

Lana was determined to keep her emotions in check, but her resolve came dangerously close to crumbling when she saw the weak smile Al gave her. She didn't return the smile, but she did acknowledge him with a nod. [color=306754]”I'm fine."[/color] She replied after taking a quick swig of whiskey from the flask Emily had tossed her, before tossing it back. [color=306754]”So, how are we doing this?"[/color]

Aloysius could somewhat tell that Lana was lying somewhat. She wasn’t ok. The death of Ty must have shook her too. He walked over to the otherside of the room, and pulled out two training dummies. [color=9e0039]“Simple really… I want you to both of you to attack these dummies. However, you can only use a telekinetic blast, no trying to hit it with other objects”[/color] He would then step away, he didn’t fancy getting hit by a stray fireball today.

Emily caught the flask, taking another sneaky swig before pocketing in its usual spot. With that she gave a sadistic grin, imagining Isabella’s head on the dummy before her. She formed a ball of fire in her hand. Flames danced and licked her skin, if her power hadn't come with the relevant resistance from her own flame she would have suffered horrendous burns. With the same grin on her face she threw the ball with all her might alongside a loud grunt, as if it were a baseball other than flames that she could somewhat control the direction of. [color=darkturquoise]”TAKE THAT YOU FUCKING BITCH!”[/color] she screeches as the flame ball collides with the mannequin’s head, that would have melted off in seconds if it wasn't resistant.

Lana flinched at Emily's scream, the woman seemed to be worked up over something, and if she had to guess, she would say Al had told her what happened. If that's what she was mad about, she could understand. She would approach her target with much less enthusiasm however. A simple blast from her outstretched hand, sent the dummy flying into the wall. Fortunately it was well built, so it wouldn't break from the impact. Though if she were really trying, she could easily blast it to pieces. [color=306754]”That it? I could do this in my sleep."[/color] Even if her most mastered technique was just throwing objects around, she wasn't an amateur, she could throw several blasts without breaking a sweat.

Al just laughed at the both of them as they striked. [color=9e0039]“Have you two ever tried combing your attacks before?”[/color] He asked out of curiosity, walking over to reset the dummies. [color=9e0039]“Because Fire and Telekinetics can be very powerful”[/color] He would walk over and grab a metal training shield and use it to block the front of the dummy from Lana and Emily. [color=9e0039]“Pretty simple this… Emily throws a fireball and Lana, you try and control it to go around the shield to hit the target. Bear in mind though, use telekinesis on someone else magic is really difficult. So you will have to focus”[/color]

Emily turns to Lana and shrugs, [color=darkturquoise] “Why can't she just move the shield so I can throw the ball at ‘er? But sure. I’m willing to try if Lana is,”[/color]

Lana had the same thoughts as Emily, it would be much simpler to just move the shield, but she figured it couldn't hurt to give it a go. Perhaps this skill would come in handy in the future. [color=306754]”The least we can do is try."[/color]

Emily nods, her fingertips tingling until flames danced upon them. They then started swirling around each other before forming into a ball. Twirling, tumbling, dancing as it radiated heat and an almost sinister glow on the drunkard’s face. It was all for show really. Emily could just summon the ball of flames but where’s the flair in that? She turned to Lana, awaiting her ready. 

Lana was ready for the challenge, she was almost excited for it. Using telekinesis on another mage's magic wasn't something she had ever done before, though not for lack of trying, she just wasn't focused enough. But being in the training room, a controlled environment, would allow her to really hone her concentration. This was a whole new aspect of her magic though, so she knew it wasn't going to be easy. [color=306754]”I'm ready, go."[/color]

Emily nodded and wordless flung the flaming ball in the dummy’s direction, eyes fixated on it. She’d done her part, could Lana do hers? She hoped. 

Lana kept her eyes trained on the fireball, pouring all of her focus into it. She managed to lift it over the shield, but when it came time to guide it down to hit the dummy, she lost control of it, and the fireball went crashing into the wall instead. [color=306754]”Dammit!"[/color] Almost succeeding and then failing was more frustrating for her than an outright fail. [color=306754]”Let's try again."[/color]

Emily just nodded, forming a fireball with far less finesse than previously. [color=darkturquoise] “Go,” [/color] she yells before flinging it toward the dummy.

Lana found it easy to lift the fireball, it was changing the direction she had trouble with. The second time she came closer to hitting the target though. She managed to move the fireball down, but the descent was too fast and the ball of flame hit the ground in front of the dummy instead. Lana didn't say anything that time, she just turned to Emily and gave her a nod to let her know she wanted to try again.

Emily nodded in response, another forming in her hand as she said so. [color=darkturquoise] “Go!” [/color] she screams once more, throwing the flaming ball toward the dummy again, preparing another fireball in her hand straight after.

Lana was getting frustrated and it seemed to be working in her favor. The more irritated she became, the more determined she was to make it work, and the closer she got to succeeding. And as they say, third time's the charm, the telekinetic managed to direct the fireball over the shield and right into the dummy's face on her third try. She was happy of her accomplishment of course, but it didn't show, she was still trying her best to keep her emotions at bay. She wanted to learn how to use her abilities efficiently without having to lose control of herself, and if she let her emotions show they were harder to control. 

Seeing that Emily already had another fireball ready in her hands, Lana turned to the red head and gestured toward the dummy with a nod of her head. Letting her know she was interested to keep going if she was. Simply hitting the dummy successfully once wasn't enough, not if she hoped to actually master this new technique.

Emily was close to eliminate the ball of fire as the last succeeded but before she did Lana turned to her, an expectant look on her face. A large, almost sadistic, grin grew on Emily's face. She would never turn down an opportunity to throw a ball of flames. With that she sent another flying toward the dummy.

Having got the basics on controlling the fireball, Lana decided to add her own mini blast into it to increase the force of the impact, so when it hit the dummy there was an explosive effect that knocked the target backwards. [color=306754]”Huh, this is actually kind of fun."[/color] She muttered, more to herself than either of the two other people in the room; a small smile creeping its way onto her face as she spoke. 

It would seem as though her frustration was slowly being replaced with amusement. Their two powers together could be very destructive, and she enjoyed that. A ball was easy to control though, since it already had a form, Lana was interested to see what else the two of them would be capable of together. [color=306754]”How about we try something else now?"[/color]

[color=Darkturquoise] “It is,” [/color] Emily chuckled, [color=darkturquoise] “We’re set to blow off the head of anyone who dares cross us!” [/color] At Lana’s suggestion Emily eliminated the ball from her hand, a small puff of smoke was it only remains and even that disappeared almost as quickly as it had formed. [color=darkturquoise] “And what were you thinkin'?”[/color] she asks, cocking her head.

[color=306754]”Just throw whatever you can think of at the dummy and I'll see what I can do with it. Or you could try throwing at me instead"[/color] Just as she was interested to see what she could do, she was also curious to see more of what Emily was capable of. She knew the pyromancer was skilled, but she hadn't had much chance to see her in action.

[color=darkturquoise]”At you, y’say?”[/color] she asks, thinking for a moment. A rational person would probably think [I]’No, I don't want to hurt them’[/I] but although Emily liked Lana she was definitely not that rational person. Probably less with all the grief whiskey running through her system. She gave a chuckle, she was at least rational enough to start somewhat small, testing the waters, as she formed a ball of fire in each hand and hurling them toward the woman. The two coming together, combining into a larger flaming ball close to its target.

Lana was confident, but she was never cocky, she would never underestimate an opponent or overestimate herself, which is why she was quite grateful to see Emily was taking it slow at first. Although having to try and focus on two fireballs did make her a little nervous. When they came together to form one, it got easier though. Even if the flaming ball was larger than the two on their own, it was still easier to focus on one object instead of two. 

Lana stopped the fireball as it came within a few inches of her face, before quickly redirecting it at the dummy. She wasn't actually interested in fighting with Emily, and even if she was, throwing her own fire back at her wouldn't do anything. This was still just a test of what the two of them were capable of.

Aloysius sat on the sidelines and observed the duo. He could see the potential inside Lana coming out. While most people brushed off Telekinetics in favour of elementalists, Telekinetics tended to be stronger. Lana was finally starting to show that cutting edge skill that Aloysius needed. If they were to Rebecca, he needed to know that Lana was capable of taking on Bell, and right now, he felt alot more at ease.

Though he also felt tense at the same time. Seeing Emily throw fireballs around like candy, hurt Aloysius. It wasn't her fault, she was just training, but given Ty had also been a pyrotechnic, seeing fire reminded Aloysius of Ty. Looking down at the crystal now hanging from his neck by a thin string of rope, he bought his hand up to clasp it. [color=9e0039]“I am sorry"[/color] he muttered quietly under his breath.

As Lana shoved the two away she created a wall of flames in front of her. A wall large enough to reach all of Lana’s body but small enough that she could safely jump out of the way if things had gone wrong. She then sent the flaming wall toward the woman, at a much slower rate than she would in a normal fight setting.

The fire wall was proving to be a lot more challenging than the fireballs. Though there were a few times when Lana managed to push back enough to slow it down, she couldn't quite get enough control to stop it completely, or change the direction it was travelling in. Eventually the wall would get too close, she could feel the sting of the heat against her skin. At that point she knew she had no choice but to put up a shield in front of her to block it until Emily extinguished it. It's not what she wanted, but it was better than getting burned.

Eventually Emily noted the wall was completely unmoving for about 30 seconds, the ends curling back with the surrounds of the shield and she finally got the memo and extinguished it with a wave of her hand. [color=darkturquoise] “Y’okay?” [/color] she slurs, walking closer to the newly instated second-in-command. 

[color=306754]”I'm fine. Not the first time I’ve nearly been burnt to death.”[/color] She replied nonchalantly, only one other person in the room would get what she was talking about, and that would be Aloysius. Though he might not have picked up on it since he seemed to be in a world of his own. Having noticed their leader had gone starkly quiet, Lana turned to him. 

She was going to ask something, but stopped when she saw the way he was looking at the crystal he had clasped in his hand. She didn't know what it was, but it seemed pretty important. [color=306754]”Hey uh, maybe now would be a good time for a break?”[/color] She suggested quietly to Emily, not wanting to disturb Al from his thoughts, and instead let him come back in his own time.

Aloysius slowly pulled himself out of his own thoughts, somewhat confused by all that was going on. The last thing he remember was the fireball manipulation. He really had been lost to his own thoughts. [color=9e0039]“Ah... okay. Yes. A break would be a good idea”[/color] Aloysius sighed weakly. His mood still hadn't improved.

Emily nods, [color=darkturquoise] “It’s been a tough day, and I’m running outta booze, a break sounds good,” [/color] she says gently, shoving her hands in the pockets of her denim jacket. Damn, she was stupid. She should have gone on that mission, rather than taking a night on the town. She looked up and ever-so-gently, almost silently, muttered [color=darkturquoise] “I’m so sorry, Ty,” [/color]. Emily didn't know if she believed in heaven and hell or even life after death but she was unsure why she looked up, she very well knew, if it existed, Ty would be in hell. Heck, he’d be overthrowing the devil at this stage. She mentally shrugged, brushing it off to human nature. She sighed, looking at the room’s other occupants. [color=darkturquoise]”So… break?”[/color]

Lana was halfway towards the door when she stopped, an idea suddenly springing to mind. She didn't know if it was the right time for such an idea, but it was worth a shot anyway. It was highly likely that Aloysius would say no, but she could handle that. [color=306754]”Actually Al, could I talk to you for a moment? There's something I want to run by you.”[/color]

Aloysius’s head perked up when she mentioned his name. Maybe he could finally be of some use rather than moping around. [color=9e0039]“Go on?”[/color] He asked, walking towards the centre of the room, a half smile on his face.

Lana was actually glad to see the sort of smile on Aloysius' face, she wasn't sure what had brought it up, but whatever it was, it was nice to see his mood perk up a bit. [color=306754]"It's about Emily...I haven't seen much of her power yet, but I know she's quite strong, and I'm sure she's well trusted around here, at least enough that no one would protests if she...uh..."[/color] She paused for a moment, not knowing exactly what the best way to word her proposal would be. 

She had never done anything like this before, but she figured it was about time she started playing her part as second in command, which she assumed would include decisions like the one she was wanting to suggest. In the end she decided it would be best to be direct as possible. [color=306754]"Basically, what I'm trying to say is, I want to put her name down for the captains spot."[/color]

Listening to her words, Al started to nod along. Given last night he was willing to listen to Lana alot more than he normally would have done. Then she had to go and spoil it. His face went white, the smile dropping into a frown, then into a curled mess of anger. [color=9e0039]“Her! You want me me…”[/color] he stopped midsentence to take a short breath to try and break up his anger. It didn't work. [color=9e0039]“We just lost Ty and you are already thinking about his replacement!”[/color] His voice was loud now, words dripping with venom. Sadly for Lana, Aloysius needed a release and Lana had just provided it to him. In a fit of anger, wind energy started swirling around his his hands, signalling he was really, really pissed.

Lana frowned, she was utterly confused. One minute Al seemed fine and the next he was losing it. Obviously something she had said had set him off, but she wasn't sure what. That was until he mentioned Ty. Of course, Tiberius had been a captain too, and of course Lana had failed to mention the captain spot she was talking about wasn't his, it was hers. In her defence, the thought to replace Ty had never even crossed her mind, because she would never have suggested something like that.

[color=306754]"What? Al no I wasn't-"[/color] She barely had a chance to try and correct herself before she noticed the wind that was swirling around in his hands. [color=306754]"Okay listen...I know you're angry...but please...just hear me out."[color] She was trying her best to speak in a quiet, calm manner so as not to set him off any more than she already had.

It was no use. Al had been pushed over the edge. A lack of sleep, and far too much crying had finally taken its toll on him. [color=9e0039]“You know what!? Fine! You wanna make a drunkard a captain fine!”[/color] Aloysius huffed [color=9e0039]“She still has to pass the test… and she can't pass it if I kill her during it”[/color] He smirked slightly as he glared towards Emily.

Emily, for the most part, was in her own world of pity as the pair argued but as it escalated she spun to face the pair. That was when Al screamed about making her captain. Well, ‘the drunkard’, but, although not the brightest bulb in the box, Em could put two and two together. [color=darkturquoise]”Sorry, what?”[/color] she asks, her brow furrowed in confusion. That was when Al’s next comment came, one she caught being snapped out of her mind.

[color=darkturquoise]”Is it really [I]that[/I] discomforting to ya, Al?”[/color] she asks, more breezy than scared or ticked off, it definitely wasn't the first time someone threatened her life, probably not the last either. [color=darkturquoise] “I mean, I’ve been here from th’ very beginning, longer than most of the chumps in higher ranks. Y’need to just calm down,”[/color] Until know, there tended to be almost an unspoken agreement of Em not rising the ranks. She never took the few offers and she was scarcely Al’s first choice, but this time was different. Ty was gone and someone needed avenge that. Even if not that alone Emily felt she wanted to finally be on higher ground than the past years of taking orders from people who have been around much less than her. 

For the first time ever Emily was showing some kind of initiative. It should be applauded, but right now Al was too pissed to consider that. [color=9e0039]“Why should I make you a captain huh? You are lazy!”[/color] He threw a sphere of wind energy at her, enough to hurt her, but not to kill her outright. [color=9e0039]“You never show any form of thinking for yourself"[/color] With his second sphere towards her. [color=9e0039]“Show me why you deserve it!”[/color] He shouted towards her.

The first blast was unexpected. It knocked her back a couple of feet and most likely left a bruise, once again something that wasn't new to Emily. Al attacking her was though, she wasn't ready for it. The second, however, she was, and she dropped to the ground and rolled out of the way of the on coming sphere. [color=darkturquoise]”Thinking for myself is the reason I don't spend my whole life hiding away in this bunker,”[/color] she spits back, half-mockingly. With that she forms a ball of fire in her right hand. [color=darkturquoise]”I don't want to hurt ya Al, but I ain’t afraid t’ either so you better calm down, “[/color]

Generally if a person wanted to become a captain, or above they had to pass an exam, some sort of practical assessment of their powers. Most of these were simple exams, but in this case Aloysius decided to give Emily a tough one: Fighting himself. [color=9e0039]“A real captain doesn’t hesitate and never gives their opponent a chance to strike”[/color] With that he would fire a jet of water from his palm to try and knock Emily down to the ground.

Emily stood her ground for a decent amount of time, being pushed back, until eventually she was thrown to the ground. [color=darkturquoise] “Fire ain’t like water. It’s more deadly and you weren’t on my t’kill list, but you brought this upon yourself,” [/color] and with that Emily pushed herself onto one knee before flinging a fireball in Al’s direction. 

Al tried his best to throw a waterball at her fireball to intercept it, but he missed and instead got hit by the fireball, knocking him down for a second, the shock of getting hit stunning him for a second and leaving him lying there. [color=9e0039]“Uhhhh….”[/color] he would slowly roll onto his stomach and start to climb onto his hands and knees. [color=9e0039]“Nice shot”[/color]

Emily looked at him warily, another fireball in her hand as she remained in her stance, ready to throw it if he attacked again. That’s when she got an idea, she ran over to the man whom was getting up, the familiar scent of smoke wafting into her nose and attempted to push him back down and pin him to the ground with her knee and free arm.

Aloysius was just about ready to get up when all of the sudden he was thrust back down and left useless. In one swift move Emily had managed to pin him to the floor and leave him pretty much defenseless. Most of his power originated from his hands so for now, Emily had the advantage. He didn’t fight back though. He just took it to see what she would do. [color=9e0039]“What’ya gonna do?”[/color] He smirked.

Initially she remained wordless as she summoned a flame in her free hand and moved it close to the back of his neck, not quite close enough to burn but close enough for Al to feel the blistering heat and perhaps singe a few hairs. [color=darkturquoise]”Y’lucky y’ain’t on my t’kill list, Al,”[/color] she says, her tone remaining breezy, hiding the strain of holding the man down, [color=darkturquoise]”Usually anyone who attacks me is but I’ll mark you a special consideration. I may not be here all the time, hell, I may not be the most active, but if I need to bring the heat I will,”[/color]

So it seemed that Emily did have a little more bite that her bark first hinted. She seemed to have him in a pinch. [color=9e0039]“You are too distracted”[/color] Infront of him he saw one of the shields they used before and used his telekinetic powers to fling it towards them and hopefully use it to knock Emily off him.

The shield hit Emily, hard, in the stomach too. Although it didn't fling her off of Al it loosened her grip and lowered the intensity of the flame. Unknowing that Al had gained powers in telekinesis she thought she knew exactly what had happened. [color=darkturquoise]”THE FUCK, LANA?!”[/color] she screeches. She then attempts to tighten her grip on her victim but was still disorientated from the strong blow, making this ineffective. 

Just as Lana was about to step in and try again to calm Aloysius down, Emily spoke up. Everything the woman was saying was true, though she didn't appreciate the 'chump' part very much. Al didn't seem to appreciate anything she said and went straight into attacking her. That's when Lana decided to stand back and see where it would go. She was concerned for Emily of course, but she wanted to see how the red head handled herself. It wasn't the traditional test for Captains, but if she could pass it, she was even more deserving of the position than Lana had first thought. If it got too much for her, that's when she would step in.

It was beginning to look as though that was entirely unnecessary though, especially when Emily pinned Aloysius to the ground. If not for the telekinetic powers he had, surely he would have given in. Seeing the way his opponent got hit in the stomach by seemingly nothing, and then proceeded to scream at her, it wasn't hard at all for Lana to piece together what happened. [color=306754]"It wasn't me...Al has telekinetic powers now, thanks to that blasted tablet."[/color] The last part would have came across a little aggressively. The telekinetic was obviously not impressed with how Al had gained that power in particular, especially since he didn't seem to even know how to use it effectively. [color=306754]"Trust me Em, if I wanted to stop you, I would have by now."[/color]

At the first sentence Emily glared at Lana. [color=darkturquoise]”Sure, and pigs can fucking fly,”[/color] she spits back, giving her opponent a final shove to the ground before getting up. [color=darkturquoise]”What tablet? If that’s even a thing,”[/color] she asks

[color=9e0039]“It was a family artefact I recovered last night”[/color] Aloysius mentioned as he started to get up. [color=9e0039]“The result of using the tablet was it gave me alot more power and alot more abilities”[/color] Back on his feet, he placed his hands on his hips [color=9e0039]“Like Telekinesis, much to Lana’s jealousy”[/color]. He would rub the back of his head [color=9e0039]“That was a good job. I am proud of you. So i guess the captains position is yours… if you want it”[/color]

 [color=darkturquoise] “Soon enough y’won’t need any of us, will ya? With all them powers,”[/color] Emily jokes, dusting herself off. 

[color=9e0039]“I will always need others. These powers are unstable”[/color] He commented, sitting on a chair. [color=9e0039]“Besides, something doesn’t feel right with these powers yet” He would look over at Lana and smiled “You pick the good ones don’t you?”[/color]

Al's smile would be met with a disapproving glare from Lana. She wanted more than anything to refute that jealousy remark he made, but in doing so, it would only make her seem jealous, so she bit her tongue on that one and turned her attention to Emily instead. [color=306754]"I suppose a congratulations is in order. You did well Em, though I never doubted you would."[/color] She gave the red head a smile and a nod. [color=306754]"Oh, and just so we are clear on this, the Captain position I was talking about, was my old one."[/color] In all honesty, Lana was actually insulted either of them would think she would want to replace Ty. He was the closest thing she had ever had to having a friend, and she cared a lot more about him than anyone would expect.