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X-Men: Cosmic Crusades 👽

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Antoinette McCarthy

Location: The Mall — Food Court
Skills: Basic Mind Manipulation; Pyro

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The voice that started in her head was not helping matters. Antoinette truly did start to cry as she dropped to her knees. The walls began to move in, but she noticed tiny flickers as they moved. They were subtle, but she could see the shimmering if she didn’t look directly at the wall. This was an illusion. Just an illusion. Come on, Annie, you love illusions. She started talking to herself, reminding herself that Carolina was near. That they were in the mall and had a great day shopping. She wasn’t alone. She was never alone. She had Arnold with her!
With all these thoughts in her mind, she tapped into her telekinetic ability to block her mind and ground herself more in reality. It barely worked the first time, but Antoinette could hear Mira’s sonic scream and used that to remind herself she was in the mall and she wasn’t alone. She tried again and was able to break the vision up to the point of seeing Mastermind.
”There you are,” she said. She quickly switched gears to throw a ball of fireworks at him. The ball landed short, but thankfully she wielded fireworks. The residual spray from hitting the floor flew up and danced around Mastermind, hitting him in the face a bit to distract him.

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω Officially Done

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Philadelphia Station
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Ezekiel smirked when Nancy spoke her self-proclaimed motto. ”We gotta get you another catchphrase, Nanc,” he teased her. He looked in the direction Demi wandered off in. He couldn’t leave with the group. Not while Aphrodite was harrying Demetri. Nancy's voice momentarily distracted him.
”A long bun? Like a hot dog bun?” he questioned. Sometimes he forgot how old his half-sibling really was. It made him glad they could connect so easily. Cassian voiced Ezekiel’s concerns in an easy matter, and he sighed. ”Ya, maybe you three should go on ahead. Once Demetri gets back, we’ll meet you at Burger King.”

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω Officially Done

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Philadelphia Station
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Ezekiel frowned at Demetri’s statement. Glow? Like a nightlight? He wiggled his nose after Demi tapped it and frowned. ”No, I didn’t know I glowed…” He wasn’t entirely sure Demi was telling the truth. He grabbed his bag, stretched a bit and nodded.
”I could go for a burger,” Zeke agreed. His stomach rumbled in anticipation, but his eagerness was cut short. Demetri had seen someone, an old friend, he said, but Zeke had a bad feeling about it. ”Seriously? What more does she want?” Ezekiel sighed when Demetri walked off. He wanted to go with him. It really wasn’t good for Demi to be on his own, whether he was meeting a goddess or not. He looked around and went to join the others.
”How’s it going, Nancy? Feeling stir crazy yet?”

🌠 Once Upon A Time 🌠(Concluded)

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Cassiopeia Hood

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Location: Outside Maleficent’s Castle
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Cassiopeia was proud of herself for spotting the secret entrance. Hopefully, it would serve them well. Cassi settled in to wait for a plan to be formed when the prison wagon appeared. Layla got a good look and saw Flynn and Rosalia. Cassi sighed and rolled her skyward.”It can never be straightforward, can it?
Cassiopeia shifted onto the balls of her feet and held her bow in her hands. ”So, a rescue mission and recon now? Or just rescue?” They could try splitting up to tackle both missions, but it would be risky.

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Willow Jones

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Location: Tower – Bedroom
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Willow shut the door behind her once she was inside and surveyed the damage. It was a decent enough room with a stable bed, but nothing covered the windows. It seemed her room faced the sun as it rose higher in the sky, and she sighed. Down below, she could hear some of the conversation going on with the boys and their fathers’.
She approached the window and glanced out, noticing the surroundings and the people below. Willow didn’t mind the noise. She just wanted some space and a place to stretch out. Maybe take a nap. Turning away from the window, Willow wandered the room, looking for something to cover the window and block the sun a bit. Luckily, she found a curtain and the rod it could rest on. She managed to get the curtain on fine, but to get it on the wall was a completely different story. She kept missing where the pole would sit. Only after giving a frustrated little squeal and extending herself to her full height did she manage it. Willow huffed a satisfied sigh and turned to the bed to rest.

X-Men: Cosmic Crusades 👽

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Antoinette McCarthy

Location: The Mall — Food Court
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Antoinette wasn’t expecting much, or perhaps she had. She had been hoping for an easy trip out, getting reacquainted with Carolina and some of the new people from the mansion. Then the food court ceiling collapsed. Antoinette jumped and stepped back, arms going out to protect her friends. Four people appeared out of the orbs and instantly went on the offensive. Antoinette gasped as the three people around her were quickly thrown into action as she was taken out of it.
Alone. In an empty room, Antoinette turned a complete 360 as she tried to get her barriers. She was just in the mall a second ago. Wasn’t she? So where was she now? Out of her periphery, the walls started to shift and push in on her. Antoinette’s breathing hitched as she turned around and around again, looking for a way out.
She shut her eyes and tried to breathe, bringing to mind some of the exercises Guin and her were trying to center herself, but nothing was working. Antoinette opened her eyes again, and the walls were closer. She hunched over, hugging her middle as she started to cry and scream.
”Stop it!!! Just stop it! Wake up, WAKE UP!” she cried.

🌠 Once Upon A Time 🌠(Concluded)

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Cassiopeia Hood

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Location: The Moors —> Outside Maleficent’s Castle
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Cassiopeia pulled an arrow out from her quiver and twirled it in her fingers while they sat and waited. She wasn’t always fidgety, but there was a bit of nervous energy surrounding her. So far, they had fared well in their fights with the enemy, but this scenario seemed different. Cassi’s eyes scanned back and forth, watching the people enter the castle and others wandering around. As she looked more closely, she saw what looked to be an old path. Some small trees were growing along it, and the grass was relatively high, suggesting that it hadn’t been used in a while. Perhaps that could be their way in.
”Hey, dad, is that path on the map? It doesn’t look like it has been used in a while. Maybe that could be our way in.”

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Willow Jones

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Location: Tower – Bedroom
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Willow yawned before she replied to Colby. ”Yes, please! I’ll see you in a few,” Willow said before she made her way up the stairs to find a place to sleep. Once she found an empty room, Willow walked in and shut the door behind her. She yawned and stretched as she walked to the bed. She sat on the edge, thinking about the day’s events while taking off her shoes.
So much had occurred within Agrabah. Willow learned more about her past and how that led to her future. It was a strange concept to think about, but it brought her so much joy. Every minute of every day brought Willow closer to returning to her mother’s home and seeing where she could have grown up.

X-Men: Cosmic Crusades 👽

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Antoinette McCarthy

Location: The Mall — Food Court
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”Hi, Perry! Say hi, Arnold,” she nudged her pet Tribble, but he didn’t move much. He gave a companionable purring noise but didn’t do much beyond that. ”A tribble of few words,” Antoinette said with a smile.
Antoinette’s stomach grumbled a bit, and she looked at the food court. ”Carolina and I were thinking of getting some Chinese, actually. We could all sit together, catch up,” she said and smiled at Mira. It was good to see her again back at the mansion and good to see her out and about.

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω Officially Done

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Train —> Philadelphia Station
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Once their watch was over, Ezekiel felt himself relax a little bit more. He enjoyed the time he got to spend with Demi, knowing their moments were coming to an end once they reached Vegas. Zeke ended up falling asleep, head resting on top of Demetri’s as they dozed. He slept happily, feeling more connected with his boyfriend and their new relationship.
He never noticed the jacket being put on him or the train stopping until Demetri woke him with a kiss. Zeke yawned and stretched, pulling the jacket aside as he did so. He rubbed his eyes and blinked away the sleep. Nothing looked amiss on the train, and it was then that he realized they were stopped. Ezekiel looked around to see they had made it to Philly. He reached into his bag to get some water and took a sip before standing up and handing Demetri his jacket back.
”Since when did I become your coat rack?”

🌠 Once Upon A Time 🌠(Concluded)

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Cassiopeia Hood

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Location: The Moors
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The idea of multiple villains in one location was unnerving. Most of them had a magical power of some kind. Cassi didn’t have a magical ability, which didn’t exactly comfort her. She trudged along with the group until they reached the castle. Cassi looked up at it and rested her hands on her hips. When her father said they would wait a bit, Cassi looked around until she found a comfortable place to sit.
She walked over and set her bow down. She sat down and patted the space beside her while looking at Rose.

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Willow Jones

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Location: Secret Passage -- Agrabah
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Willow agreed with Matthew. Putting all the villains in one room was a bad idea. It would make for a good movie. Willow stretched out a little and rubbed the back of her neck as she tried to think of another idea. Merlin spoke up, suggesting food or rest.
”Well, I think I’ll head upstairs and try for some sleep,” she decided. Willow squeezed her mother’s shoulder as she passed before she headed up the tower stairs to find a room to rest in.

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω Officially Done

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Demetri Rowan Howell & Ezekiel Kel

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Location: Train

Ezekiel rolled his eyes and shrugged off his backpack. He set it down on the seat across from him before sitting down and took Demi’s hand. He knew Demi was trying to avoid talking, but Ezekiel wasn’t going to let him avoid this one.
”Demi, I wasn’t trying to be mean earlier. It’s just, with this Aphrodite thing… You can help the group in other ways you know.”

Demetri was still looking out the window, trying to avoid Zeke's gaze once again. He jumped slightly when he felt Zeke's hand against his, holding back the sigh he wanted to so desperately let out. He never was good at talking about his feelings. It felt easier to simply bottle them up until the container broke than to actually acknowledge them in any way. "I never said you were mean. Nor did I say you were trying to be mean. I know…sigh I know that Aphrodite's curse has made it more difficult for me to shift appropriately. But…that's all I can do. I don't shoot blasts of thunder like Andy can, I can't fly or have the strength of Hercules. I'm no medic, or sharpshooter, I'm just…" Demi let the words trail off. "I can't help. I'm a burden."

”You’re not a burden, Demi. Most demi-gods have similar natural abilities, like sword-fighting. I can give you my sword and you can use that. Besides, you made a pretty good distraction back there,” he said, trying to make Demetri feel a little bit better. ”What else have you practised back at camp other than shape-shifting?”

Demetri rolled his eyes, not that Zeke could see, as his boyfriend told him that he wasn't a burden. He knew that he was a good distraction, because monsters always picked off the weak ones first. He didn't know how to explain what it was that was eating him inside, what it was that he was feeling. So he just let out a huge sigh as he rambled on what he'd done at camp in a monotonous tone. "Friendship Bracelets, I learned how to forge, I can make a pretty nifty collapsible guitar now, ummm painting, very good at running away, let's see…oh I cleaned dishes with the harpies, yeah that sounds about right." He gave Zeke a leveled look, finally turning to see him. "I never thought I'd actually be on a quest, let alone without my powers. I have swords and daggers enchanted by magic and gods but…I'm used to fighting with them in tandem with my powers. Not just as well…me."

Zeke squeezed Demetri’s hand while he continued to look away from him. Demi was still in his female form and even though it still unnerved him, it was Demi’s words Zeke was hearing. Zeke wanted to see Demetri’s eyes because at least then he could envision the male version of Demi. The version of the boy he kissed all those months ago.
Demi’s tone wasn’t encouraging, and when he finally looked at Zeke, his eyes were flat. Ezekiel frowned and looked down at his lap. He unconsciously squeezed Demetri’s hand tighter.
”Well, the only magical thing I can do is heal people. Yes, people get hurt a lot on quests, but I can’t do anything magical when it comes to fighting or battle strategy. I have experience, but every quest is different. Demi, we all have incredible reflexes and agility. You just have to believe that you can do it. Your powers I think allow you to hide a part of yourself from the world, but you are the talent, not your powers.” Ezekiel hadn’t intended to get so philosophical this early in the conversation, but like Demi, he just rambled on.

There it was again. What was the point of meeting Zeke's eyes if every time he did he looked down or away. Ever since this quest had started it was like they couldn't see each other, another 'gift' from Aphrodite no doubt. He turned his head to look straight, away from Zeke but keeping him in his periphery as he talked. When Zeke mentioned believing in himself, Demi couldn't help but let out a huge laugh, catching himself short and covering his mouth with his free hand. "Sorry. I didn't mean to laugh but…believing? That's corny as hell Kel."

Demetri took his free hand and placed it under Zeke's chin, lifting his head up so that he would look at him. "It's not the powers that I'm upset about. Ok well no I am upset about that too but…" he squirmed in his seat uncomfortably as he tried to find the words and courage to speak. "I'm upset that when I felt like I needed you most…you weren't there to back me up. That you have barely been able to look at me since we've started. That, that I…it's clear that this isn't going how you wished it. Janelle, Nancy, Me…and I can't help but feel responsible for it all. It's not just the mission I'm fucking up…it's your life."

Ezekiel frowned when he heard Demetri laugh. It wasn’t at him, but it felt like it was. He loosened his grip on Demi’s hand, feeling like he wasn’t going to get through to his boyfriend when Demi turned Zeke’s head. His chin tingled from the contact. The warmth slipped through his body like a comforting hug, and Zeke kept his eyes on Demi’s.
”I have a hard time looking at you because it’s not you. It’s someone else or something else. Another woman, a cat, a snake…another woman. I just miss, you. I miss your stupid hair,” he declared.
Zeke leaned into Demi’s hand before he moved it from his chin and held it in his other hand. Zeke sighed, looking at their joined hands before he looked away, and scanned the train. They were on first watch, and even though Zeke picked Demi so they could have a moment together - alone - he still wanted to do a good job with the watch. After he cleared the car, Zeke looked back at Demetri.
”I do have your back, Demi, but also the groups’. Nancy is right that we need to start working as a team. You are my boyfriend, but this quest is so much bigger than just you and I. Of course, I would rather be stuck at camp with you, defending the border and whatever horrors befall the camp, but we are here. And don’t blame yourself, please. Blame Aphrodite. The gods put us here, make us do their bidding, fight for survival, and pin us against each other for their entertainment. Don’t let them pull you down.”

Demi tried hard not to laugh again as Zeke spoke. Something about the list of things he had been made him want to chuckle, especially at 'another woman'. But he saw how upset it made him the first time he'd laughed and so he kept it in. While Zeke spoke, he listened, only interrupting when he'd heard him call his hair stupid. Demi reached up and felt his hair, looking at his boyfriend confused as he said in a mixture of hurt and confusion "You think my hair is stupid?" But that didn't matter, as the more his boyfriend spoke the cornier he got and the more in love Demetri fell. There was a slight flicker of a shift, and without realizing it, Demi had shifted back into his old self just before going in and giving Zeke a kiss. He held it there for a moment before pulling back and smiling at him with a dopey smile. "Boy do I wish we were back at camp. Sure would be better than all this that's for sure." He laced his fingers into Zeke's while wrapping one leg around his boyfriends.

There was a flicker of amusement on Demi’s face, but he kept it in. Zeke was thankful for that. He watched his movement to his hair, nodding in confirmation. Zeke looked back at Demi, and found he was looking at Demi. His eyes, his face, his stupid hair, and his lips as they neared his. It was a brief kiss, but it made Zeke smile all the same.
After Demi pulled away, Zeke’s eyes wandered Demi’s face, taking it all in just in case it was all an illusion that would quickly fade on them. ”Mmm, much better. I’m sure Coach Hedge would love to get a few more wacks in,” Zeke said and messed up Demi’s hair. His hand traced down the side of Demi’s face before he pulled Demi in for another kiss.
”Are you okay? I know this hasn’t been easy and it won’t get easier while we are on this quest, but I just wanted to know where your head was at.”

"Which one?" Demi quipped with a cheeky grin as he eyed downwards before laughing it off. "Am I ok? No. Not at all. Not one single bit. But…I am with you, and that's all I need for now. Aphrodite isn't making this easy for me, or…us. But please just…try and remember, whether I'm a woman, cat, another woman, or a snake, it's all still me." He wanted to go for a third kiss, but if Demi was being honest, he wanted to pull Zeke away from view. He could tell his true self wouldn't hold for much longer, a lovely gift by Aphrodite. But till it faded, he ran a hand down Zeke's face, and just to tease him a little, ran a finger up from his navel lifting his shirt ever so slightly before letting it fall down. "I can't hold this form right now. I can feel her fighting me…"

Zeke laughed, a good, unrestrained laugh. He rested his head against the side of Demi’s while he spoke about not being okay. Zeke supposed he was okay with that, he had to be. So much was out of their control, but at least they were together. He shifted when Demi’s tone got a bit more serious about his shape-shifting. Zeke’s eyes flickered away for a moment before he looked back and did his best to memorize Demi’s face.
The mood shifted quickly. With Demi’s touch, his stomach tightened from the effort to seem relaxed. His eyes drifted to Demi’s lips while he spoke words Zeke didn’t want to hear. He swallowed, eyes flickering back to Demi’s before speaking. ”It’s okay.”

A devilish grin spread across Demis face as he saw Zeke's eyes drift downwards a little. A part of him wanted to joke around and tell him his eyes were down there, but they were still surrounded in a car full of friends and family. Demi inched closer to Zeke, moving his inclined leg up a little higher as he scooted closer. "Shame we couldn't spring for private cabins. Then we wouldn't need to worry about watches huh?" He spoke knowing full well that his body language was saying one thing while his words another. While he'd of enjoyed the privacy right now, they were supposed to be keeping an eye out…but what're the chances of an immediate monster attack after the one they just had?

Zeke found himself shifting as well to allow Demetri to move closer. He was sure they would never be allowed to be on watch together again at this rate. Zeke’s hand instinctively rested on the leg Demitri inched up his own, his eyes locked on Demi’s for the time being. That was, until Demi spoke.
Zeke flushed and instantly looked away from Demi, scanning the train car several times over as he struggled to really see anything.
”You are the absolute worst,” Zeke whispered. He didn’t trust his voice at full volume.

Demi gave a mock scoff at Zekes comment. "The worst? I think I'm rather charming. Thank. You. vVry. Much." Every word after charming was punctuated by a finger moving up Zeke's chest. His hands finally back underneath his chin as he went to turn Zeke's face for one last kiss. It was, unfortunately, at that moment that Demetri shifted back into the girl he was before, the 'other woman'. "Oh for fucks sake." he huffed under his breath as he dropped his hand back down to his lap. For a Goddess of Love she had the worst timing.

Zeke turned his head slightly, half his focus on Demi’s fingers running up his chest and the other half on the train. Until Demi made Zeke look at him again. He shut his eyes, knowing what was coming, but then it didn’t, and Demi cursed; however, it was in a rather feminine voice. Tightness gripped Zeke’s stomach again, but not in a warm way. He opened his eyes and saw the girl from before. Zeke couldn’t help the fall of his face, but he told Demi he would try. Zeke kissed Demi’s cheek and planted a smile on his face. It quickly shifted into a smirk though as he thought of something.
”So, with all this shape-shifting into other people, does this mean we are in a poly relationship?”

Leave it to the son of Apollo to turn a bad situation around. Demi couldn't help but smile at the act, seeing that even though they were both crestfallen, Zeke was still trying. He rolled his eyes at Zeke as he poked him in the side. "You wish , Casanova. Just because I can be anything you dream of doesn't mean you can go off with another. Besides, that'd be my job. I am the child of Zeus after all." He joked before giving him a grin. It wasn't perfect, far from it at the moment, but Demi was happy with how things were at this point in time.