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🌠 Once Upon A Time 🌠(Concluded)

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Pandora Quill

Location: Wichita, Kansas - Trailhead
Skills: Deception

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Pandora expected her mother to be upset, but like her, she was very passive about it. Whatever she intended, they needed to be smart about it and luring girls into their car or whatever was not the right way to go about it. "What are you talkin-..." she began as her mother waved her hand and a loud sound echoed. Pandora turned to see the tires of the car blown. Pandora quickly followed her mother down the trail.

"Ok, one that was cool, but two that was also suspicious. Why don't you tell me exactly what you have planned and we can work together? I grew up conning people for a living. This is literally my wheelhouse." She also didn't know why she was now becoming desperate for her mother's approval. Maybe she just wanted the power she had. Either way, she refused to be in the dark any longer. If her mother wanted her help, she would have to spill.

The Gifted - Concluded

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Leighton Brooks

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Location: Dunkin' Donuts
Skills N/A

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Leighton could feel the hesitation off the girl. And she wanted nothing else than to alleviate her worries, but even Leighton wasn't sure what would happen. The Underground may not show up or may not want to help. Either way, she had to get Des there and see. At least she would have the option than to come to the Hellfire Circle like she did. Leighton stood up, "Promise, I will answer all I can." Leighton turned and scanned the lot and she froze. There, leaning against Des' car was Pyro and alongside him was Anastasia. Shit, so they did track her. Which means if she hadn't spotted them, she would have led them right to the Underground.

She grabbed Des' hand to stop her. "Wait, there are Hellfire members outside by your car. We won't be able to sneak away to the hideout so we have to talk to them. Follow my lead. We'll see if we can drive off and have them leave or worse-case scenario, follow us, in which case I will stop their car."

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Anastasia Reinhardt

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Location: Strip Mall Parking Lot
Skills N/A

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Ana stepped out of the limo and sidled up to Pyro. "It's called being fashionably late. Anyway, I'm here now and since they haven't moved, we are fine." Ana looked in the window of the coffee shop or whatever the place was. A place to get coffee and donuts? How pedestrian. She fought the urge to roll her eyes, but she caught movement as Leighton exited out of the store.

Leighton waited for Des to follow her before she waved at Pyro and Ana. "Hello you two. Fance seeing you here. Not following me, I hope. Her tone hinted at humor and she continued. "Anyway, this is Des and we were just about to head off to headquarters. We'll take Des' car and you two can go ride in that fancy limo of yours, sound good?"

Ana smirked. Leighton was smarter than she gave her credit for. "How about we all ride in the limo? We can have someone send for her car later. Save us all the trouble?" Leighton tensed and shook her head, "I insist, I think she'll be more comfortable in her own vehicle until we get there." Ana looked at Pyro, wondering if he thought the same way. "Fine, but we'll follow you there, if you don't mind. Come Pyro, let's get settled into the back."

The Uncanny X-Babies - Concluded

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Belladonna

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Location: Hobo Camp
Skills: N/A

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Bella scanned the perimeter, keeping fresh eyes out for any danger. It was weird how protective she felt over a bunch of people she had never met. Even in her current state, she would take on anyone who wished these people harm. She was around this age too when it happened. Being a young girl in a hobo camp was often a danger in and of itself, but there were good people there too. She remembered this one woman who everyone thought was crazy. It turned out she just hated people in general and acted that way to be left alone. But she took care of Bella when no one else did.

So when she was murdered. Bella found out who did it and...

She was taken back to the present when she heard Spiral's voice. She returned to the others quickly, hearing everyone's take on the situation. "I'm down to take on the Sisterhood." She had been wanting to put her sword through them anyway and this only served her purpose more. The ship was also concerning, but if it wasn't actively targeting them it was best to leave it alone for now. Stirring up trouble for these people was not something she wanted to do.

X-Men: Cosmic Crusades 👽

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Allison Andrews and Sara Grey

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Location: Stark Tower - Roof
Skills: N/A

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There they stood, up on the roof, facing a giant, purple monstrosity within minutes of him potentially obliterating all life on the planet and they stood, chiding him, taunting him, and threatening him. This was what the team was about. Facing insurmountable odds and laughing them off. It was why Allison stayed, why she continued to fight for peace for everyone, even if it seemed like the world hated them. It was why Sara wanted to be part of the X-men so badly.

Sara looked at Neil as he confessed his love. She had never felt something like it before. She had dated off and on, explored, but she never considered any of her exes her true loves. Neil was different. He was someone she could feel had her best interests at heart. Even in his nature, shy and reserved, and yet he went to bat for her. The warm sensation of seeing the person and instantly smiling surged inside of her. "I love you too Neil."

Soon, Galactus took the odds and decided he would leave. Allison had to admit...it was a bit anti-climatic, but that might be for the best. "What about the people he imprisoned on his ship? I'm glad he's leaving us alone for the time being, but are we going to let them go without trying to help?" That was something that bothered her. Could they save them or would that be dooming Earth all over again?

Sara shrugged it off. One less giant ass fight to worry about. "I say let bygones be bygones. Chalk this one up in the win column. Who's down to party? We literally saved the planet, I think we could all use some R and R." She linked her hand with Neil's and gave him a squeeze. Surviving the near apocalypse put her in a good mood.

Agents of SHIELD - Concluded

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Tinley Abercrombie and Tempest Renroir

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Location: Cardiff Castle -> Hanger: The Hub
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Tinley smirked at Thane's attempt at flattery. "Flattery won't get you a lighter sentence Mr. di Angelo." Once Matt had gotten the helmet on Thane, the guards spoke up about their unusual attire. She couldn't be honest about the real reason, it would draw too much attention. "We had gotten word that we are not the only ones after Mr. di Angelo here and we were told to expect resistance. And look, sure enough, we were attacked right outside this prison and some of your own men were killed. If it hadn't been for this "Stormtropper" armor you suggest, we would likely not be speaking right now also. Any other comments about my choice of dress or can we move on?"

Once they got outside, Strange had told the guards they handled it. She also came out to see Bonnie taking charge. She was impressed, if also a bit ticked off at the break in command, but she'd let it slide. "You heard Agent Chase, let's get this going." Tempest had come back and listened to everything. Cassandra was apparently the cure to all of it. "As the resident healer for this party, I'd like to come with and help. Provide healing in the event of...complications."

Tempest was now, more or less, ignoring Oliver since he seemed to be ignoring her. She ran to help transport Sparky to the team's virology department. Meanwhile, Tinley was still with Thane. Even in the holding cell. She walked over to him. "In case this was not obvious Mr. di Angelo, we are not here transferring you to another prison. We are SHIELD and we are here to ensure your safety as the Black Order has put a target on your head. Excuse the accommodations, but we are also dealing with our own issues."

Tinley unlocked the holding cell, but Thane would still be bound. She led him out of the Quinjet. "You may have questions and I can provide answers in a safer environment. We need to get our defenses up and our team cured before we discuss anything though. Your bonds stay on for the time being." She didn't know what to do with the guy. She didn't trust anyone else, even the Inhuman royalty.

Harry Potter and the Alchemist's Quest - Discontinued

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Georgina Locke

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Location: Compartment 3 -> Knight Bus: Bottoom Back
Magic: N/A

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Georgina wasn't going to pretend that the same thought hadn't crossed her own mind. After all, Callum was close to her father. It would be so simple for him to off him and make it look like someone else did. But in her gut, she knew better. What hurt most was that her close friends, those she trusted with her very life, was so quick to assume something awful about someone she cared about. And not only that, it made it seem as if they didn't trust her. Even Mary, logic-minded Mary, threw out a Wizard Chess quote that turned her stomach.

Once Artie was awake, Apollo seemed to take charge of him, going on and pretending like the past hour wasn't trauma-inducing. "Take care of your brother Apollo, I'll see you on the bus." She gathered her own belongings before she exited the train, avoiding glancing at the two bodies that laid near the conductor. She got off as quickly as she could, heading to the bus where she loaded her luggage on before stepping on board. There, she saw the big man himself, Hagrid, with what appeared to be a new dog. That lifted her spirits a bit. "New Dog Hagrid? He looks like a good boy."

Georgina sat on the bottom. She didn't feel like interacting with the other students right now.

The Gifted - Concluded

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Leighton Brooks

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Location: Dunkin' Donuts
Skills N/A

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Once the connection with Max was dropped, she followed Desiree into the Dunkin' Donuts where she stepped up to the counter. "Two medium coffees. One with three pumps of caramel syrup, one with mocha and cream only, please." Once the order was taken she waited for them to be made, whereupon she took them over to a table. Leighton didn't recognize anyone in the shop nor did she recognize any cars pulling up. She hadn't been followed, yet. But they would have to leave soon.

Leighton took her seat, allowing Desiree to sit as well before she started speaking. She kept her voice as quiet as she could so others nearby did not eavesdrop. "I can't speak openly about everything. You never know who is listening in. But I imagine you have questions. I can give you answers if I know, but I am in the dark about a lot of things also. We'll need to leave shortly though. I have a feeling we'll be tailed soon by either the guy at the mall or someone else."

She also wondered how the reunion would go. She was sure everyone at the Underground was mad at her, but for what purpose? She didn't know anyone there she considered a friend. James was close to one, Veil was cool, everyone else was more or less unknown to her or a straight out ass. But she knew Desiree had better options if she was with them. At least she'd have a choice, like her, as to what side she was on. Leighton was pro-peace. Erg instilled that in her however brief their time was. No, she didn't forget his death. No, she didn't forget any of the other crimes. She was where she needed to be to do the most good, even if it didn't seem like it to others.

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Anastasia Reinhardt

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Location: Hellfire Circle HQ -> Outside Hellfire HQ
Skills N/A

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Ana received the phone number and left the room with no other word. She dialed it and spoke to Pyro. "Pyro, it's the White Queen. I will be joining you in tailing the target. I'm taking the limo. Feel free to join me in it or I will meet you there." Ana made her way down to where the limo was waiting, sending the coordinates to the driver as she noted the target had stopped at some strip mall, of all places.

Once inside the car, she plotted. This would be a simple matter. If Leighton kept the target there she could easily manipulate them into following her back to HQ. She would have to chide Jinx when she saw him. The boy had bad luck of his own or it was sheer incompetence. How does one lose a simple target in the mall? Sure, she could give that its crowded due to the holidays, but still.

This would be no simple matter. What task ever was?

🌠 Once Upon A Time 🌠(Concluded)

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Pandora Quill

Location: Wichita, Kansas - Trailhead
Skills: Deception

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Pandora felt whatever intention her mother had slip from their grasp. It was kind of idiotic, in her opinion. If her mother had just told her the intention, she could have come up with a better scam than this. "Name's Trinity. You both have a great rest of your day. Let's resume our trek mother and we can have a nice discussion about how odd it seems to be so open to strangers, even well-intentioned gestures."

Once they walked away, Pandora dropped her silk smile. "I don't know what you planned to do there, but that was stupid. What girl in this day and age in their right mind would EVER enter a stranger's car unless it was an Uber? Please. Hope you have a back-up plan."

The Uncanny X-Babies - Concluded

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Belladonna

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Location: Hobo Camp
Skills: N/A

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It brought a lot of memories back. Both good and bad. Bella wasn't one to reminisce really. Her past defined her, but it was her that made the decisions that paved her future. Camps like this were an unfortunate part of life. People would look at them with pity, anger, sadness. Some would offer help and aid, an attempt to get these people out of this place, into homes, trying to find them jobs, only to realize that they were better off back at the camp, surrounded by people who accepted them and didn't try to "fix" them. Or there was the other side, the ones fighting to shut this down, to send these people scattering elsewhere, into deeper holes, into jails and prisons, and more often than not, into early graves.

She remembered a time she was close to 13 when she hung around. Being a young girl going through her own shit, surrounded by people, it toughened her up more than anything. There was danger, but it was also what made her live.

She didn't much pity Longshot, but she could see where these people, at least, deserved help. She could feel eyes on her and watched Watts glance at her. He was a father, she remembered. He had to be going through a lot. Out of everyone here, Watts was the one person she didn't mind being around.

She scanned the perimeter, following her own path to determine if they would be safe. She would defend these people as best she could, even in her current body.

X-Men: Cosmic Crusades 👽

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Allison Andrews and Sara Grey

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Location: Stark Tower - Roof
Skills: N/A

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Once everyone had gathered on the roof, it was clear the battle was far from over as a multitude of Surfer clones flew around. Invisible Woman looked hurt and Allison felt a small kinship with the woman. They shared a similar powerset, after all. Still, everyone had managed to turn the tide. Someone had called forth a legion of robots to aid them. Allison assumed it was Guin, which meant she was back and, hopefully, managing herself with Pietro.

Sara came up and stood by Neil, aware that the boy was probably in a mood. She would have to talk to him later, but for now, they had some Surfers and a World Eater to deal with. Thankfully, people managed to bash clones and the robots helped a lot. Soon, the clones were being picked off one by one. Sara had to wonder just what Surfer's deal was. He hadn't seemed to really be a bad person. He saved her life after all.

Allison heard Guin. The real one was hurting, but soon the tide was in their favor. "The clones are taken care of for the most part and the real one is more or less stopped. Let's end the world ender." And that was the moral question. Did they destroy the giant who took planets, destroyed all but some life forms, and kept those forms in prison on his ship? Or did they let him go after striking a blow at him? And if they did destroy him, what of those aliens on the ship?

Sara didn't much care. The World Eater deserved any recompense given to him. "Just say the world faithful leader and let's get him." Sara had directed that to no one in particular, even though Mary was technically their leader, but it could just as easily be Mr. Fantastic. He was, after all, part of the team that sent them all on this suicide mission. Sara was just hankering for the final battle to commence.