Part 1 – Coming Home

yarnkittymon: : ::the next day, the group comes back into town, around noon; Lenore is dressed in dark clothes and a makeshift cloak, with wrinkles made-up around her eyes, and a dark brown upswept wig::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::has been sitting in the bar of the inn since 11, still on the same drink, ocassionally flirting with the bartender to amuse herself::
yarnkittymon: : ::they make sure Kizzie is dropped off just outside of town, and then surveys the place for Amara; Lenore, however, heads straight to the bar::
maggybeths: MV: ::she sighs, looking a bit nervous, and follows Lenore towards the bar. She spares one glance towards home::
yarnkittymon: HR: ::stays near Maeve, a bit more protectively than usual::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::her eyes widen when she sees Lenore walk in, recognising her despite the costume, they soon flick to the wound and she frowns; stands up and strides to the door:: My room. Now.
maggybeths: MV: ::she smirks:: I'd rather stay here. There's a lot of witnesses.
yarnkittymon: HR: ::quietly:: She's here and a minute with Isaac and she'll be better. We kept up our end.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::waves a hand dismissively:: Fine, toddle off - we'll deal with the fact you let her get hurt later
yarnkittymon: HR: ::cringes; quietly:: Maybe we should get Isaac.
maggybeths: MV: ::quickly:: No! ::she glances worriedly at Amara:: I mean, I- ::she looks back at Harry::
yarnkittymon: : ::Lenore softly says:: I'm fine, Amara. Leave 'em alone; they ain't worth bothering with.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::smirks:: Oh but it's such fun watching them squirm
yarnkittymon: : ::Lenore quietly says:: Did you say that when you killed Martha, too?
maggybeths: MV: ::she looks up at Harry; unsure of whether or not it's safe to go::
yarnkittymon: HR: ::nods to Maeve, silently::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::her expression darkens:: I said nothing to her
maggybeths: MV: ::she turns to leave the bar, just wanting to get back home::
yarnkittymon: : ::Lenore softly says:: This isn't the place to talk.
Quantum Catz: AM: I did say to come to my room ::glances at Maeve:: Say hi to your husband for me
yarnkittymon: : ::Lenore nods to Maeve::
maggybeths: MV: ::she glares at Amara but when Lenore nods the girl's expression softens a bit, if not a little hesitantly. She makes a quick retreat::
yarnkittymon: HR: ::is gone in a moment's time, too::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::turns to go to her room without another word::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::follows Amara, her hands balled into fists::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::opens the door to her room and sits down on the bed:: In case you haven't guessed by now, someone's out to hurt you
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods, not sitting down:: Why?
Quantum Catz: AM: ::runs a hand through her hair:: Because Martha's dead
yarnkittymon: LN: ::coldly:: So it *is* your fault.
Quantum Catz: AM: I tried, rather adamantly, to tell them i killed her but they didn't believe me. Ironic, huh?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::turns away:: Someone needs to pay, I guess. Don't care if it's me. Just stay out of it.
Quantum Catz: AM: No one needs to pay. It's her own damn fault she's dead
yarnkittymon: LN: ::quickly shakes her head, cursing:: She didn't corrupt me, Amara! I chose her -- I fell in love with her first!
Quantum Catz: AM: I've no doubt you did. As stupid as that might have been.
yarnkittymon: LN: ::cringes, tears entering her eyes:: I know you're disgusted, but you already killed her! There's no need to call me names! ::she focuses her powers of darkness on Amara::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::drops slightly through the bed as she quickly uses her powers. Though it won't stop Lenore, she fights it:: I won't justify myself to you of all people - you should know I wouldn't hurt you
yarnkittymon: LN: ::keeps trying to depress Amara:: You deserve to feel the way you made me feel! You killed the only person who'll ever love me like that!
Quantum Catz: AM: ::covers her face with her hands; feeling the depression like a weight on her mind:: She didn't love you
yarnkittymon: LN: And now you're lying!
Quantum Catz: AM: I don't lie to you ::lies down on the bed, still covering her face::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::softly:: She loved me...she wouldn't have held me if she didn't.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::murmurs:: Using you. The whole world's full of people who'll use you if you let them
yarnkittymon: LN: If...if that was true...why didn't you try to show me?
Quantum Catz: AM: You wouldn't have believed me
yarnkittymon: LN: Well, we'll never know now, will we? ::waits a few moments, for that to sink in, and then takes the darkness away from Amara::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::remains lying there for a moment, then she takes a deep breath, trying to subtly wipe tears from her eyes as she sits up; not looking directly at Lenore:: Her family have a lot of contacts, you couldn't deal with them on your own
yarnkittymon: LN: ::shakes her head; softly:: Before you killed her, you were the only person in the world I could trust.
Quantum Catz: AM: You trusted her, i'm sure.
yarnkittymon: LN: ::shakes her head; softly:: She was up to no good, but I was going to change her.
Quantum Catz: AM: You *knew*? ::stands up:: She was using you, and you *let* her?
yarnkittymon: LN: I didn't let her do anything! ::steps backwards:: She thought she was in control, but I had her the whole time!
Quantum Catz: AM: ::shakes her head and turns away:: I can't believe this
yarnkittymon: LN: ::turns, her hand on the doorknob:: I'm leaving.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::takes a step towards the door:: Don't. Let me help you.
yarnkittymon: LN: ::softly:: You don't really want to.
Quantum Catz: AM: Of course not, I just came to this god forsaken island for the hell of it ::rolls her eyes::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::quietly:: I'm not your little Lennie anymore. Things aren't going to be the same...
Quantum Catz: AM: I didn't expect them to be. I made my choice when i killed Martha, i knew what would happen
yarnkittymon: LN: ::sighs; softly:: You're not going to hurt Maeve, are you?
Quantum Catz: AM: It was actually her child I threatened, I find it works better. And no, i'm not. I didn't originally plan to involve her at all - but she annoyed me
yarnkittymon: LN: ::cringes, turning away:: It'd be easier to just let me die.
Quantum Catz: AM: You get over being heartbroken, being dead's final
yarnkittymon: LN: And it's easier to just give in.
Quantum Catz: AM: The easy route's the coward's route. Last i checked you weren't a coward
yarnkittymon: LN: ::sighs, thinking that the easy route was killing Martha:: So what do we do?
Quantum Catz: AM: ::shrugs:: My plan extended to getting you here so i could help stop anyone who went near you. I already tried to bribe the family. Was tempted to kill one of them but i figured that might just make things worse
yarnkittymon: LN: ::sighs:: Fine. You've got me now.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::smirks a bit:: Go me. Did you kill the guy who hurt your arm?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::shakes her head:: Harry wanted to--of course, he was drunk, so the others didn't trust his judgment. He could...move things, I think.
Quantum Catz: AM: Think he could've followed you?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods:: Probably. As long as he doesn't kill me right off, I can stop him, though.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::sighs:: We should go back to LA. You'll be safe in the house. And then we can work out a way to get them to leave you be
yarnkittymon: LN: ::softly:: It's hard to get a break out there.
Quantum Catz: AM: I think that's the least of your worries right now
yarnkittymon: LN: ::sighs, feeling like a child again; nods once::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::a sad look crosses her eyes for a moment but she soon hides it and turns away:: I know you don't want to go back there. But this island isn't exactly famed for its high security
yarnkittymon: LN: ::softly:: It doesn't matter.
Quantum Catz: AM: No. ::picks up a hip flask from beside her bed and takes a swig, then sets about packing up her stuff::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::goes over and takes a drink as well; quietly:: Think there's any sense in taking the disguise off?
Quantum Catz: AM: ::doesn't look at her as she packs:: They may guess who you are if you're with me but it might hold them off for a bit. I'd keep it till we're back on the mainland
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods, pulling a knife out from her boot and using the hilt to scratch a place under the wig::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::finishes packing her things in silence::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::looking rather bored, and sad::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::finishes and moves to the door:: Let's go
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods, checking her make-up for a moment before following Amara out::
Quantum Catz: : ::as they're heading towards the exit, a boy comes in the door:: Excuse me, miss - do you know someone called Lenore?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::cringes, curtly shaking her head::
Quantum Catz: : Oh, it's just this man asked me to give her a letter, said it was really important. I guess i'll ask someone else
yarnkittymon: LN: Hold up; I'm actually on my way to see a play with a lady named Lenore. She's supposed to be very good...maybe I can use it as an excuse to meet her.
Quantum Catz: : You sure it's the right Lenore?
yarnkittymon: LN: Ain't a common name; Poe sorta spoiled it, didn't he?
Quantum Catz: : ::hesitates and then pulls out the letter and gives it to her:: Thanks, miss ::turns and runs out the door again::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::takes the letter, looking around to see if there are any witnesses::
Quantum Catz: : ::no one seems to be watching them::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::takes a hairpin from her wig and slits the envelope open, knocking the letter out::
Quantum Catz: : ::the letter reads: We have the three people who brought you to Marquis. If you don't want to be responsible for another death, you'll do as we instruct. Don't leave town. We'll be in touch again
yarnkittymon: LN: ::rolls her eyes; softly:: What now?
Quantum Catz: AM: They're awfully damn quick if they got all three already ::grabs Lenore's arm:: Come on, Maeve first, then Harry. Who's the third person?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::cringes; softly:: Kizzie...do you think they might not have them all yet?
Quantum Catz: AM: It's possible. Depends how many of them there are. Worth trying to stop them, anyway
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods:: If they're not going after the kid, let's look for Kizzie. Where is she?
Quantum Catz: AM: How should i know? I don't know anyone called Kizzie ::she's still walking towards Maeve's house, though hesitating now over who to look for first::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::looks around, and stops a guard, crossing her fingers:: I'm looking for someone named Kizzie...I have a sick plant?
Quantum Catz: : ::smiles:: She's definitely the one to go to for that. Just go down this street and turn left, you'll know the house
yarnkittymon: LN: Thank you! ::looks back at Amara:: You want to check on Maeve?
Quantum Catz: AM: Will you be alright on your own?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods:: Yeah. ::looks at Amara for a moment, and then runs off towards Kizzie's house::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::hesitates, watching her, then sighs and runs to Maeve's house::
Quantum Catz: : ::Kizzie's house is pretty easy to identify as it has the most and the healthiest flowers in the garden; as Lenore reaches it, she can hear glass shattering towards the back::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::runs toward the back, lighting up the entire garden in the back, as if strengthening the trees and flowers will help the situation::
Quantum Catz: : ::There's no one in the garden, or in the kitchen, though several tree branches have broken through the windows and caused quite a bit of damage; there's blood dripping on one;they're still moving a bit so kizzie and her captors might not be far away::
yarnkittymon: LN:  ::looks around, about to call out for Kizzie, but then she realizes that might make things worse; she puts herself in a bit of darkness to take attention from herself, and sneaks in the shadows, looking::
Quantum Catz: : ::she finds a man not far ahead of her; he isn't with kizzie or anyone else; it looks like he's stopped to fix up his arm; it looks rather badly hurt::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::runs forward, looking closely at the man:: Did you see Kizzie?
Quantum Catz: : ::looks up at her, rather wide eyed; though he attempts to hide his surprise:: Don't know who you're talking about, miss
yarnkittymon: LN: ::shakes her head:: Kizzie--the plant lady!
Quantum Catz: : Oh, uh, no, no, I haven't.::clutches his arm against his body rather protectively; there are a few leaves tangled in his hair::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::quietly:: Liar. ::grabs at the man's arm; coldly:: Do I need to ask again?
Quantum Catz: : ::swallows and points down the street with his good arm:: They went that way
yarnkittymon: LN: ::runs in the direction indicated::
Quantum Catz: : ::there doesn't seem to be any more sign of the men or Kizzie::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::shudders, thinking the man was lying; runs back towards the man::
Quantum Catz: : ::the man ran off in the opposite direction as soon as she left him::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::sighs deeply, then heads back in the direction Amara had gone::

Quantum Catz: AM: ::is heading for Harry's house now::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::finds Amara, and walks alongside her, shaking her head::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::grimly:: They shot Maeve's husband. I'm not much liking Harry's chances
yarnkittymon: LN: ::quietly:: Well, he's an idiot.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::Shrugs; when they reach harry's house she walks right through the wall, looking for him::
yarnkittymon: : ::there's no one in the house, and the back door is broken, with the toaster and a couple glasses broken on the ground::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::Sighs:: Well, so much for ruining their plans
yarnkittymon: LN: ::softly:: They just want me.
Quantum Catz: AM: Well, they're not getting you
yarnkittymon: LN: ::quietly:: You'd let them kill three people?
Quantum Catz: AM: I didn't say that. We'll find where they are and take them out
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods, not bringing up the idea of them being caught::
Quantum Catz: AM: Come on, Jack'll know where they might go around here
yarnkittymon: LN: ::walks alongside Amara::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::knocks on the door when she reaches Jack's house,nice enough not to barge in for once::
yarnkittymon: LB: ::answers the door, stepping back when she sees Amara; she shakes her head, silently::
Quantum Catz: AM: Oh, don't give me that look - thanks to me your husband gets to live a few years longer. I need to talk to him
yarnkittymon: LB: ::still rather pale, especially at the thought of Jack only living a few years longer; she turns and goes to find Jack::
Quantum Catz: JK: ::was upstairs but comes down when Libby tells him who's at the door:: You've been threatening people, Amara - ain't the best way to make friends around here
Quantum Catz: AM: ::rolls her eyes:: Well now i'm not the one you've got to worry about
yarnkittymon: LN: ::quietly:: Some people are after me, and they kidnapped Kizzie and Maeve and...::pauses, trying to remember the name::...some man who was all over Maeve.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::smirks a bit at that:: Apparently Harry got a bit drunk
yarnkittymon: LB: ::looks rather surprised::
Quantum Catz: JK: ::sighs and shakes his head:: Amara, yer a walking disaster sometimes. You know who these guys were? Their abilities? What they looked like?
yarnkittymon: LN: ::describes the man she saw earlier:: And he could...could move things without touching them. And there was another guy who looked like he'd been hurt; I don't THINK he took Kizzie...
Quantum Catz: JK: ::softly:: The first guy sounds like Gerry McCray. I can tell you a couple places he might go
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods, looking intently at Jack::
Quantum Catz: JK: ::describes two places: one, a rather run down house at the edge of Marquis, the other a place out in the forest:: If he's got three hostages though, he ain't gonna take them far, not unless he's got a lot of help
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods:: Got it. ::looks at Amara::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::Smiles:: We'll get the bad guys then be out of your hair, cross my heart
Quantum Catz: JK: ::sighs:: You better - none of those three deserves to be hurt
yarnkittymon: LB: ::frowns, still not liking what she heard about Harry::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::shrugs:: I'm doing my best, dear ::turns to go::
yarnkittymon: LN: ::looks at Jack; softly:: Thank you.
Quantum Catz: JK: ::nods:: Good luck
yarnkittymon: LN: ::nods back, and goes to follow Amara::
yarnkittymon: LB: ::takes Jack's arm when Amara's gone, sighing::
Quantum Catz: JK: ::looks rather grim, but doesn't say anything::
yarnkittymon: LB: ::softly:: Are they going to be all right?
Quantum Catz: JK: Lenore and Amara together could probably take most people.
yarnkittymon: LB: ::sighs softly:: Is there anything we can do?
Quantum Catz: JK: If i was feeling up to it, i'd go with them, but i might just get in the way
yarnkittymon: LB: ::sighs, wondering when he'll get better::

Part 2 – At Maeve’s House

maggybeths: MV: ::unlocks the door to her home and gently pushes it open.::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::is sitting in the living room with Olivia, he looks rather pale; stands up quickly when Maeve comes in:: You're okay?
maggybeths: MV: ::she hesitates, thrown off by his paleness. She quickly comes around to his side; softly:: I told you I would be. Are you okay? ::she reaches for him:, checking for illness::
yarnkittymon: OL: ::reaches out towards Maeve::
Quantum Catz: IS: I'm fine ::sighs:: Amara came round here yesterday
maggybeths: MV: ::she pales at that and looks down briefly at Olivia; angrily:: What did she want? Are the others okay?
Quantum Catz: IS: Everyone's fine. She had a cut on her hand, said she needed me to heal it
maggybeths: MV: ::she relaxes, taking in a deep breath then reaches to take Olivia.:: Hey little one.
yarnkittymon: OL: ::snuggles against Maeve::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::reaches up to stroke Maeve's face:: You sure you're alright?
maggybeths: MV; ::tears up a bit as she begins to rock Olivia. She looks back at Isaac; sadly:: Yes. I'm fine.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::hugs both her and Olivia, glad to have her home::
maggybeths: MV: ::she wiggles an arm out from between them in order to hug him back.:: Are you sure everyone is okay? You only saw her that one time? ::she pulls back:: Did she say anything?
Quantum Catz: IS: She just... ::shrugs:: Implied things and...smirked at me a lot
maggybeths: MV: Implied what?
Quantum Catz: IS: That you weren't going to come back.
maggybeths: MV: ::she cringes; weakly:: I'm sorry Isaac. I'd hope you wouldn't have listen but you looked as pale as a ghost when I walked in.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::shakes his head:: It just never seems to stop. There's always something going on
maggybeths: MV: Maybe it's over now. ::she snuggles Olivia tighter against her, and forces a smile at the infant. She's still worried::
yarnkittymon: OL: ::looks up at Maeve with big eyes::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::Softly:: Eli's still no better. He didn't even ask where you'd gone
maggybeths: MV: ::sadly:: Don't look at me like that. I feel guilty enough. ::she rocks her some more to take the sting out of her teasing::
maggybeths: MV: ::looks up at Isaac:: He has more on his mind right now than worrying about me. ::she shrugs::
Quantum Catz: IS: I wish i knew what was on his mind
maggybeths: MV: ::softly:: He killed someone Isaac. He's got a lot on his mind right now, no doubt. You've just got to believe he'll work through it.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::sighs, still looking worried and rather pale::
maggybeths: MV: I'm okay for the moment Isaac and I don't intend to let anything happen to the rest of you and I'm sure Eli will pull through. He isn't a quitter. ::she reaches for his hand::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::takes her and and squeezes it; softly:: Eli's still just a kid really - the same kid that used to get scared when it got to someone's birthday and imagine i didn't like him as much as the other two
maggybeths: MV: ::she cringes:: I guess I don't think of him as a kid really. By his age I was on my own and had already put a few people six feet under. ::she winces:: Or more accurately at the bottom of the ocean.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::winces, not liking to think of maeve going through those things, no matter how far in the past they were; sighs:: Maybe i'm just being over-protective...but i can't help but worry
maggybeths: MV: ::softly:: I know. ::she leans over to kiss him::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::kisses her back and smiles weakly:: Not exactly the best welcome home, is it?
maggybeths: MV: ::quietly:: Maybe not but I understand that you're worried about Eli.
Quantum Catz: IS: At least i know you're safe now
maggybeths: MV: ::smiles weakly, not so sure of that herself right now. She just hopes she never sees Amara, or anyone else from that life, again::
yarnkittymon: OL: ::falls asleep, cuddling and looking rather contented::
maggybeths: MV: ::she smiles; softly:: I was almost afraid she'd forget me.
Quantum Catz: IS: She was fussy while you were gone. I guess she's glad you're back. You want me to take her upstairs?
maggybeths: MV: ::hesitates then hands her over:: Sure. I'll be up in a minute. I'm just going to grab a glass of water. ::smiles::
Quantum Catz: IS: Okay ::heads upstairs with the sleeping baby::
maggybeths: MV: ::she smiles, watching for a moment, before heading in to the kitchen.::
Quantum Catz: : ::a few moments later, the back door swings open and Maeve can feel a force trying to hold her arms to her sides::
maggybeths: MV: ::she gasps, struggling. She tries to look over her shoulder to see what's going on::
Quantum Catz: : ::nothing's stopping her head from moving; she can see the man from before standing in the doorway with his crossbow pointed at her::
maggybeths: MV: ::her eyes widen; screaming:: Isaac! ::she struggles, trying to move::
Quantum Catz: : Scream anymore and i'll shoot you, point blank range - not good odds
Quantum Catz: : ::though even as he says it, he starts to try to force her mouth closed::
maggybeths: MV: ::she hesitates, but when she feels the pressure she screams again::
Quantum Catz: : ::moves forward, so she can feel the point pressing her back, and reaches to cover her mouth with his hand::
maggybeths: MV: ::she tries to move her head, still trying to scream::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::they hear Isaac shouting Maeve's name as he runs towards the kitchen::
Quantum Catz: : ::the man holding Maeve freezes and then yanks her around so he can face the doorway, as soon as Isaac comes into his line of sight, he fires the crossbow and starts to pull Maeve towards the exit::
maggybeths: MV: ::her eyes widen and she protests, struggling against her captor::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::drops to the ground, groaning, the arrow hit him in the chest and Maeve can see blood spreading through his clothes::
maggybeths: MV: ::tries to scream out his name as she continues to fight. Tears well up, knowing it was her fault. She should have just let him take her.::
Quantum Catz: : ::the man tightens his grip, both physically and with his power and drags her out the door:: Keep struggling and maybe someone else'll run to save you
maggybeths: MV: ::he feels the struggle go out of her even before his power takes hold::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::groans, trying to stand up, but the pain's too much and he falls back down::
maggybeths: DK: ::something had awakened her, though she wasn't quite sure what. She gets out of bed, throws on some clothes, and heads downstairs:: Isaac?
Quantum Catz: IS: ::tries to call her name but the movement hurts too much and he groans::
maggybeths: DK: ::slowly walks in to the living room, looking around:: Isaac?
Quantum Catz: IS: Do...ly... ::the word comes out more like a gasp::
maggybeths: DK: ::she was almost ready to shrug the whole thing off when she hears something in the kitchen. She frowns, heading that way:: Isaac?
Quantum Catz: IS: ::groans:: Dolly...
maggybeths: DK: ::she comes to a stop in the doorway, staring in horror:: Isaac! ::she rushes to his side, panicking:: What happened? Who did this?
Quantum Catz: IS: ::tries to talk but it hurts so much to breathe that he can't::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::opens the front door, whistling; he just passed a simulation with flying colors:: Isaac, Dolly!
maggybeths: DK: ::screams for her brother. She has no idea what to do::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::comes running, his smile gone:: What...::stops still when he sees his brother bleeding::
maggybeths: DK; ::desperately:: I don't know what to do! ::she looks up at Josh, sure that he can fix it::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::goes to the cupboard, pulling out some bandages:: Okay; wash the wound; we'll just stop the bleeding 'til Toby can come over.
Quantum Catz: AM: ::runs straight into the living room, using her power to go through the wall rather than bother with doors; when she sees Isaac and the others she curses::
maggybeths: DK: ::she jumps, looking at the woman:: Who are you?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::glances at Amara for just a moment, before turning his attention back to the bandages and the gauze pad:: Go get Toby, someone!
maggybeths: DK: ::she hesitates, not knowing if Amara is dangerous or not, but at her brother's prompting she runs out the door::
Quantum Catz: AM: ::ignores josh and kneels beside isaac, touching his arm with her hand::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::stops struggling to breath, the pain fading; still struggles to talk:: Maeve...you...Maeve...
yarnkittymon: JH: ::kneels on the other side of Isaac, with a few squares of gauze and some bandages; gets to work unbuttoning Isaac's shirt; pauses when Isaac speaks:: What?
Quantum Catz: AM: :He won't bleed much now - i can't do this for long but my power will hold it off for a while
yarnkittymon: JH: ::exposes Isaac's wound and presses the gauze over it; quietly:: Who are you?
Quantum Catz: AM: You don't want to know
yarnkittymon: JH: ::shakes his head, and his eyes go wide:: Did something happen to Maeve?
Quantum Catz: AM: Yes
yarnkittymon: JH: *What*? What can we do?
Quantum Catz: AM: ::looks down at Isaac:: Can this Toby heal your brother?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods:: Yeah. What about Maeve?
Quantum Catz: AM: ::lets go of Isaac and stands up:: You deal with him and I'll deal with Maeve
yarnkittymon: JH: ::presses harder on Isaac's wound, maintaining pressure:: Where is she?
Quantum Catz: AM: Safe for now, i think. Don't look for her - it wouldn't be good for your health. We'll try to get her back ::heads back out the way she came::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks rather pale, praying for Dolly to come back soon; softly:: Isaac, we'll be all right.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::his eyes are starting to drift closed from the pain and the blood loss::
maggybeths: DK: ::she comes back in, looking pale:: Josh- is he...
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: Not yet...
maggybeths: DK: ::she looks back for Toby:: Hurry. I don't think he has... ::she shivers, unable to say it.::
yarnkittymon: TY: ::runs in, kneeling next to Isaac; he pulls the gauze aside and pokes his finger into Isaac's chest to heal him::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::holds Isaac's hand, urging him to hold on::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::cries out when Toby starts to heal him, his hand clenching Josh's while the fingers of the other try to dig into the floor::
maggybeths: DK: ::stands there, shaking. She cringes and has to look away when Isaac yells::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::continues coaxing his brother on; softly:: It's okay...you'll be fine.
yarnkittymon: TY: ::slowly finishes the job::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::Closes his eyes, gasping for breath, when toby finishes::
yarnkittymon: TY: ::softly:: Sorry, Isaac.
Quantum Catz: IS: 'S...okay....
maggybeths: DK: ::weakly:: What happened? ::hesitantly comes over to kneel beside Isaac::
Quantum Catz: IS: Maeve...someone...took Maeve...
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: The lady said she'd find her...or try.
maggybeths: DK: What lady? The one that was here?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods::
maggybeths: DK: Well, who is she? Why is she going after Maeve? ::looks down at her brother, worriedly::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::Softly:: It's her fault
yarnkittymon: JH: She said there would be trouble if we tried to find her.
Quantum Catz: IS: If it wasn't for her, there wouldn't be any trouble ::sits up, though he feels rather weak::
yarnkittymon: TY: ::helps Isaac sit:: You want us to start looking?
maggybeths: DK: ::is watching her brother worriedly::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::softly:: Amara'll know what's happened ::Sighs:: If she didn't do it herself
yarnkittymon: JH: I don't think she'll tell us.
Quantum Catz: IS: Then we should make her! She's put Maeve through enough
yarnkittymon: TY: ::sighs:: I don't know...
Quantum Catz: IS: We have to do something
maggybeths: DK: ::softly:: Maybe we should wait Isaac. They didn't hesitate to just shoot you.
yarnkittymon: TY: ::nods:: Or let me make you some armor at least...but Isaac, you can't fight.
Quantum Catz: IS: So i should just sit here and worry, like always?
yarnkittymon: TY: ::sighs:: I don't know...we should figure something out...but...
Quantum Catz: IS: But what?
yarnkittymon: TY: ::softly:: I have Ben to come home to now. I'd risk it for Maeve, of course, either way....
yarnkittymon: JH: ::scowls:: I can help!
maggybeths: DK: ::she ducks her head::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::Softly; looking rather pale:: He won't have killed her, right? He wouldn't have to take her anywhere to do that
yarnkittymon: TY: ::nods:: And Amara wouldn't be claiming to be able to save her, right?
Quantum Catz: IS: Amara's already been threatening us, i wouldn't trust her word on anything right now
maggybeths: DK: ::her eyes widen:: What do you mean she's been threatening? Why has someone taken Maeve anyway?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: What are they doing to her?
Quantum Catz: IS: ::Winces, realising he probably shouldn't have told the others so bluntly:: She wanted Maeve to do something for her. When Maeve came home, she said it was over
maggybeths: DK: Then why do they have her?
yarnkittymon: TY: ::quietly:: Leverage...I *hope*.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::softly:: Amara doesn't care about Maeve
maggybeths: DK: Then what are you going to do?
yarnkittymon: TY: ::quietly:: If you want me to look for her, I will.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::Sighs:: No, go home
yarnkittymon: TY: ::shakes his head:: I'll help in any way you can think of, as long as I won't be letting Becky down.

quantumcatz: IS: ::mutters:: Just like when you left her in the forest so you wouldn't let Becky down

yarnkittymon: TY: ::cringes, looking away::

quantumcatz: IS: I don't need your help, Toby - go home

yarnkittymon: TY: ::exhales deeply:: Yeah, all right. See you around. ::heads back towards home::

quantumcatz: IS: ::moves to stand up as Toby leaves, though he's rather obviously shaking as he does so::

maggybeths: DK: ::moves to help her brother; worriedly:: Isaac, I think you should rest some...

quantumcatz: IS: I'm fine

yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods; quietly:: If anyone should go after her, I can. You're too tired, Isaac; you've been through so much.

quantumcatz: IS: I'm not just going to sit around and wait again

maggybeths: DK: ::quietly:: Please just let Josh go? You lost a lot of blood and you're practically shaking too much to even stand! ::she cringes::

yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods; softly:: You can trust me.

quantumcatz: IS: It's not about trusting you, Josh. I'm fed up feeling helpless!

maggybeths: DK: ::shocked:: Isaac you aren't helpless.

yarnkittymon: JH: ::stays silent, because he knows the feeling::

quantumcatz: IS: I sit here and i wait, and always...there's one of you...there's something...and you come home and i heal you and...i'm fed up just waiting for someone to come home hurt, it's like it never stops

yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks closely at Isaac:: Then you should take some classes on fighting, or start lifting weights, so you can get stronger.

maggybeths: DK: ::her eyes widen:: Josh! There isn't a reason anyone should be fighting! Just send the guards after her!

quantumcatz: IS: ::leans against Dolly, shaking; suddenly she feels like she's being drained of energy, though Isaac doesn't seem to be aware he's doing it::

maggybeths: DK: ::she stumbles a little under his weight, going pale. She frowns; weakly:: Isaac? What are you doing?

yarnkittymon: JH: ::his eyes go wide and he looks between his siblings, panicked::

quantumcatz: IS: ::pulls away, looking rather pale, though shaking a bit less than before::

maggybeths: DK: ::she lets him go, looking a little unsure; quietly:: What are you going to do Isaac?

yarnkittymon: JH: ::takes Dolly's arm::

maggybeths: DK: ::leans up again Josh, looking pale, and sad::

Quantum Catz: IS: ::leans against a chair, shaking his head to try and clear it:: I need to find Amara
yarnkittymon: JH: Is Mr. Stowe back in town yet?
maggybeths: DK: ::she nods:: He could find her.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::still leaning against the chair:: I don't know
yarnkittymon: JH: I'll go ask around. ::looks sharply at Isaac:: You won't go anywhere 'til I come back?
Quantum Catz: IS: ::frowns at the look his brother gives him:: I'm fine - i'll come with you
maggybeths: DK: ::she winces:: I think you should rest Isaac.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods, looking rather worried:: If you're going to go after Maeve later, you need to rest now.
Quantum Catz: IS: ::his hand clenches on the chair:: Fine, go see if he's there. If he's not, we go looking for Amara
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods again, looking very worried for his brother; he heads out::
maggybeths: DK: ::stands there silently watching Isaac::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::moves away from the chair, looking tense, still shaking::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::comes back twenty minutes later, having made absolutely sure that Guy is nowhere to be found; he looks worried when he comes back, and shakes his head::
maggybeths: DK: ::she bites her lip, looking more worried::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::moves towards the front door without a word, though he nearly falls and has to reach for the wall again::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::grabs at Isaac, shaking his head:: You shouldn't go! Or if you have to...then try to drain me first.
maggybeths: DK: ::she pales; shaking her head:: Then whose going to go with him Josh? ::she swallows hard then very quietly:: I could try to find her? It might take me a while..
Quantum Catz: IS: ::looks rather pale at the thought of draining his brother; backs away, pulling his hands back::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: Find Amara, or Maeve?
maggybeths: DK: Maeve.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods:: With your powers, right?
maggybeths: DK: ::she nods; looking rather nervous::
Quantum Catz: IS: We can't just sit around waiting for your powers to work
yarnkittymon: JH: I'm sure she's getting faster.
maggybeths: DK: ::cringes, and looks away; mutters:: You still need time to rest Isaac.
Quantum Catz: IS: I don't ::turns to move to the front door, but falls against it, trying to keep himself up::
maggybeths: DK: :she gasps and reaches out to help him again. She's still pale and can barely help him stand:: Please Isaac?
Quantum Catz: IS: ::is feeling rather hot, almost feverish:: I have to...
yarnkittymon: JH:  ::quietly::  You would never let me go out when you didn't think I could keep myself safe, Isaac.  I had to watch everyone get hurt, almost get killed...I hated it.  But if I'd gone out with you, I'd probably be gone now.
maggybeths: DK: You're feverish Isaac. You aren't going anywhere! ::tries to pull him over towards the couch.:: Josh, help me.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::moves over to take Isaac's other arm::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::nearly falls to the ground when Dolly pulls him away from the door::
maggybeths: DK: ::nearly goes down with him::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::stands steady, supporting both of his siblings if he can::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::weakly:: I can't...I can't...
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: The best thing you can do is stay back and be ready to help Maeve if she needs it, once she's free.
maggybeths: DK: ::she nods, still struggling to get her brother to the couch::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::his eyes dirft closed and he falls forward, no longer supporting himself::
maggybeths: DK: ::panicked:: Isaac!
yarnkittymon: JH: ::struggles to keep Isaac from hitting the ground, and starts dragging him to the couch::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks at Dolly; softly:: Can you find Maeve?
maggybeths: DK: ::hesitates then nods her head:: I can try. ::pauses:: Does that mean you're going to go get her if I do?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods:: If it's a place I have a chance of getting into. Otherwise I guess we'll need to get the guards.
maggybeths: DK: ::softly:: I vote for the guards. ::she gets up, moving towards the stairs.:: It works better if I'm alone. ::she stops to look back at Isaac, worriedly::
Quantum Catz: IS: ::is still, though he's rather warm::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::sits down next to Isaac; softly:: Be careful, Dolly.
maggybeths: DK: There's no danger in me looking. They can't hurt a ghost. ::she goes up the stairs::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::calls out:: Maybe you should wear a mask!
maggybeths: DK: ::she frowns:: Why? They could just as easily trace my power Josh.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::sighs, looking rather worried, but doesn't reply::
Quantum Catz: EK: ::walks in the front door; closing it quietly behind him and moving to run up the stairs as he has been doing every other day; pausing when he sees his siblings, though not saying anything::
maggybeths: DK: ::heads on in to her room::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks up at Eli when he hears him come in; softly:: Maeve's in trouble.
Quantum Catz: EK: ::blinks, though other than that, doesn't really react:: What happened to Isaac?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: Just everything at once; he's worn out. ::sighs:: He wanted to go save Maeve and he could hardly even walk to the door.
Quantum Catz: EK: Dolly go upstairs to look for her?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods:: I hope she finds her soon...and that she's somewhere safe.
Quantum Catz: EK: She'll be fine, she always is
yarnkittymon: JH: ::sighs, silently::
Quantum Catz: EK: ::turns towards the stairs:: I'm going to go up to my room
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks at his brother for a moment, then away; softly:: I'm down here if you need me.
Quantum Catz: EK: Let me know if you're gonna go out, i'll come downstairs and sit with Isaac, i guess
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods; quietly:: Thanks.
Quantum Catz: EK: ::his hands clench for a moment but he turns and runs up the stairs::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::waits a couple minutes before heading upstairs to fetch Olivia; the baby is fussing a bit, but is quickly calmed::
Quantum Catz: EK: ::doesn't come back out from his room::

Part 3 – The Rescue

quantumcatz: : ::taking Jack's advice for where to go, Amara has led Lenore to a small, rather run-down building outside of town::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::keeps herself and Amara in the shadows as much as possible; she has a small dagger hidden against her arm, at the ready::

quantumcatz: AM: ::mutters:: Stereotypical bad guy's hideout, huh?

yarnkittymon: LN: ::quietly:: I've done plays in worse places.

quantumcatz: AM: I suggest we kill all but one and send him to discuss an end to this stupid power play

yarnkittymon: LN: ::cringes:: I don't want to live underground forever.

quantumcatz: AM: ::shrugs:: They need to know i'm serious - the only reason i didn't just go kill her family outright was that there are actually quite a few of them

yarnkittymon: LN: ::softly:: And if we would've explained to Martha, we wouldn't be in this mess.

quantumcatz: AM: Martha deserved what she got - come on, let's get close enough for you to depress them

yarnkittymon: LN: ::walks behind Amara, momentarily giving the woman a hate-filled look, before focusing on the house; ideally, she'll see the people before she tries her powers::

maeveowens: DK: :::it takes her a good half an hour before she's able to send her spirit to Maeve. She pops up right next to where the woman is laying::

quantumcatz: : ::Maeve, Kizzie and Harry are all tied up in the basement of the house; Kizzie is unconscious with blood on the side of her head, in her hair; a man with a crossbow is sitting in a chair near the stairs; he jumps when he sees Dolly:: What the hell...?

yarnkittymon: HR: ::has been roughed up a bit himself, but is still conscious; tenses to see Dolly; quietly:: Never heard of a haunted house?

maeveowens: MV: ::there's a bruise on her cheek from her attempt to escape. She pretty much gave up once they tied her though. She gasps when Dolly appears next to her::

maeveowens: DK: ::she looks a little scared but as soon as she knows Maeve is there, she dashes towards the stairs. She needs to figure out where they are::

quantumcatz: AM: ::uses her power, so that she won't make any noise as she moves closer to the building::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::makes herself even darker::

quantumcatz: : Hey! ::the man with the crossbow jumps up and tries to stop her::

maeveowens: DK: ::she looks back at Maeve, quietly:: I'll be back. ::the man's hand goes right through her as she continues towards the stairs.

maeveowens: MV: ::shakes her head, panicking:: What about Isaac? Dolly!

quantumcatz: : ::the man tries to stop Dolly moving with his power, not sure if it will do any good against a ghost::

maeveowens: DK: ::she looks anxiously at the guy but continues towards the stairs; quietly:: He's alive. ::she's definitely scared of him but his power seems to have no hold on her::

quantumcatz: AM: ::looks through the window and smirks then moves out of the way; whispers:: There are two guys - we could take them

quantumcatz: : ::raises his crossbow at Maeve; to Dolly:: Go upstairs and i shoot your friend

yarnkittymon: HR: ::goes pale; softly:: Ghosts don't have friends. ::tries to maneuver his chair to get in front of Maeve, though he winds up almost falling over::

maeveowens: DK: ::her eyes widen in fear and her image flickers a bit:; No! ::she bites her lip, knowing she isn't good at these things. She starts to tremble too::

maeveowens: MV: ::she cringes, looking away:: Don't Harry before you end up on the floor.

quantumcatz: : ::smirks at Harry:: They don't? Funny how she's acting like one

yarnkittymon: HR: Come on; what's a ghost going to do anyway?

quantumcatz: : Tell people where we are, i'm guessing

maeveowens: MV: ::mutters:: She probably doesn't even know where she is.

maeveowens: DK: ::she bites her lip, knowing that's true. But she had hoped to be able to figure it out::

yarnkittymon: HR: ::tries to concentrate past the pain of his injuries; nods when Maeve speaks:: If she could even find anyone who would listen to her.

quantumcatz: : ::glares:: Shut up or i knock you out like your friend

maeveowens: MV: What? Are you going to just stand there with that thing pointed at me all day? You might as well let her leave!

quantumcatz: : Do you want me to hit you again?

yarnkittymon: LN: ::glances through the window, and focuses her powers; the man who headed for the stairs suddenly stops, leaning against the wall, looking blank::

maeveowens: MV: ::smirks:: No but far be it from me to rob you of anything since you seem to enjoy knocking around women. ::she glares at him::

yarnkittymon: HR: ::quietly:: Come on; if you're a real man, you'd take it out on me.

maeveowens: MV: I think he already did that too. ::rolls her eyes:: It's not like he doesn't have an advantage right now.

quantumcatz: : ::the man with his arm injured turns to his friend:: You okay?

maeveowens: DK: ::she backs towards the stairs, figuring Maeve was trying distract him. She's flickering so if she doesn't hurry she'll be gone before she figures out where they are::

yarnkittymon: : ::the man in the suit shakes his head, slumping down, knowing how useless all this is::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::focuses on the other man she saw::

quantumcatz: : ::the man moves towards his friend, but then hesitates, suddenly feeling rather depressed::

quantumcatz: AM: ::walks right into the building and presses her hand through the injured man's back, intending to stop his heart::

yarnkittymon: : ::the man in the suit looks up at his associate, startled out of his depression:: Larry!

quantumcatz: AM: ::glares at him and then whispers:: Good-bye, Larry ::she pulls her arm out and he drops to the ground::

yarnkittymon: : ::the man in the suit gets to his feet and staggers backwards, raising his crossbow:: We'll...kill one of the hostages for that...

quantumcatz: : :: John, the man with the crossbow, hears his friend shout and turns towards the stairs; shouts:: What's going on up there?

quantumcatz: AM: ::moves towards the man:: You act like i care about the hostages

maeveowens: DK: ::she's heading up the stairs, figuring they're well enough distracted::

quantumcatz: : ::points his crossbow at Maeve again:: Weren't you listening the first time, ghost girl?

yarnkittymon: :  ::Tony, the one in the suit, steps another step away from Amara, before his back is against a wall; takes a deep breath, and then suddenly Amara is pushed away, like a gust of wind blew her, whether she's in ghost form or not::

maeveowens: DK; ::freezes again, unsure of what to do::

maeveowens: MV: Just go Dolly! He needs us alive!

quantumcatz: AM: ::stumbles back, wincing::

quantumcatz: : I only need one of you alive

maeveowens: MV: What if it's not the right one?

yarnkittymon: HR: ::looking at the scene helplessly; quietly:: Maeve, don't provoke that ugly man.

yarnkittymon: : ::Tony suddenly smiles, baring his teeth:: Well, that's nice. ::takes another breath, and the wind spins around Amara, seeming sharp as razor blades::

maeveowens: MV: ::mutters:: Ugly or stupid?

quantumcatz: AM: ::glares at him, trying to avoid the biting wind:: I guess your boss did his research - it won't keep you alive though

quantumcatz: : ::John moves towards Maeve, looking more than a little irritated by her attitude::

yarnkittymon: : ::Tony tries harder to slice Amara with his power, and then suddenly he shudders for a moment, before there's a piercing scream from outside the house::

maeveowens: DK: ::winces but she still hesitates to move. When John moves forward, and with one look from Maeve, she passes through the door::

maeveowens: MV: ::glares at him:: Well, killing us would be rather stupid.

yarnkittymon: HR: ::struggles, trying to get over in front of Maeve again:: Yeah, and he's not half as ugly as his mother, so I guess you're right--he's stupider than ugly.

quantumcatz: : ::smirks at Harry:: How honourable, trying to defend the obnoxious woman

maeveowens: MV: Me? Obnoxious? You're the one who tied us to a chair!

quantumcatz: AM: ::turns to look towards where Lenore was, eyes wide; turns back and tries to push back through the wind, trying to ignore the pain::

yarnkittymon: HR: With low-quality ropes, too.

yarnkittymon: : ::Amara can't see anyone through the window, from her vantage point::

quantumcatz: : John fires his crossbow, directing the arrow to cut through Maeve's arm::

yarnkittymon: : ::Tony tries all the harder to fight Amara, taking her at her word, that she doesn't care about the hostages; he tries to head towards the door::

quantumcatz: AM: If you've hurt Lenore then you die just like that Martha

maeveowens: MV: ::she wasn't expecting him to really do it so she lets out a scream when it goes right through her upper arm::

yarnkittymon: : ::Tony's expression doesn't change; quietly:: You'll have to catch me first.

maeveowens: DK: ::she pauses by the door, her eyes widening. She jumps when she hears Maeve scream though she hesitates to move::

quantumcatz: AM: ::looks towards Dolly, frowning, but continues to try and push towards Tony::

yarnkittymon: : ::Tony reaches the door and pulls out a key to unlock it, focusing more on pushing Amara away, hopefully, even cutting her with blades of wind::

quantumcatz: : ::John smiles at Maeve:: Maybe that will teach you some humility

yarnkittymon: HR: ::softly:: It's okay, Maeve; just hang in there.

maeveowens: DK: ::she looks worriedly at Amara before making a dash towards the wall, trying to leave::

maeveowens: MV: ::she gasps, cringing; mutters:: Coward

quantumcatz: AM: ::has a few cuts on her arms, but tries to ignore them, though she doesn't get any closer to Tony::

yarnkittymon: : ::when Tony gets the door unlocked, he runs away, leaving a final blast of wind to try to drive Amara across the room again, and which slams the door shut::

quantumcatz: AM: ::is thrown against the wall, returns to being solid again and groans::

maeveowens: DK: ::she sees Lenore but her image is still flickering. She can't take the time to stop since she needs to find out where they are::

quantumcatz: : ::John reloads his crossbow, aiming it at Maeve again:: Your friend didn't come back, guess she doesn't much care about you

yarnkittymon: LN: ::is lying outside the house, a cut in her neck::

maeveowens: MV: ::she flinches, turning away from him; weakly.:: You wouldn't be so brave if I wasn't tied.

quantumcatz: : I did capture you in the first place ::moves towards the stairs; shouting up:: Tony! Larry!

maeveowens: MV: I was caught by surprise. Hey! You could at least get this thing out of my arm! ::she winces::

quantumcatz: : ::ignores Maeve, moving up the stairs::

maeveowens: MV: What? Now you need help to beat up on tied hostages?

yarnkittymon: HR: ::softly:: Ssh. ::moves his chair over a bit so that he's next to Maeve; whispers:: We need to get that bolt out.

maeveowens: MV: ::whispers back: One is better than three.

yarnkittymon: HR: ::softly:: But if you're free you can take them all out. ::trying to reach for the bolt::

quantumcatz: : Tony! What's going on up there, i heard you shout!

maeveowens: MV: ::she cringes; feeling ill about roasting someone else but if she doesn't have a choice...::

quantumcatz: AM: ::stands up, glancing towards the door, but then runs to look for Lenore, figuring the hostages can wait::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::is still unconscious, her wound bleeding::

yarnkittymon: HR: ::tries to move the bolt a bit more, which probably hurts Maeve quite a bit, as he didn't get it all the way out like he thought he had; he pulls the bolt out all the way at last::

maeveowens: MV: ::she tries to bite down on her tongue to keep from screaming while he's messing with it but she loses the battle in the end, yelling when he yanks it out::

yarnkittymon: HR: ::gets the bolt held correctly at last; softly:: Hurry, Maeve. ::maneuvers it in his hands, holding it steady; quietly:: Try to saw your ropes against it. We just need to get through one.

maeveowens: MV: ::tries to move her wrists against it but she gasps, paling, when it hurts her injured arm::

quantumcatz: AM: ::kneels beside her; she also has a cut on her face and some deep ones on her arms, though she ignores them; pulls off her jacket and presses the sleeve to Lenore's neck, hoping to stop the bleeding::

yarnkittymon: : ::Amara's action does seem to slow the bleeding, though Lenore still doesn't stir::

quantumcatz: : ::opens the door, cursing when he realises that the other two aren't there::

quantumcatz: AM: Come on, kid. It's hardly a scratch, you need to wake up now

yarnkittymon: LN: ::her eyes are still closed::

quantumcatz: AM: ::keeps the sleeve pressed to Lenore's wound, looking around, rather irritated, in case Tony comes back::

quantumcatz: : ::John notices Larry lying on the ground and runs over to him, checking his pulse, and paling when he realises that he's dead::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::stirs slightly, her mouth opening, silently; her eyes are still shut::

quantumcatz: : ::when he hears the scream he turns back to the stairs; hesitating as he wonders if Amara might be down there somehow::

quantumcatz: AM: Lennie?

maeveowens: MV: ::she gasps, cringing, as she tries to blink back the blackness trying to creep in. A second passes before she starts moving her wrists again. The action hurts her quite a bit::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::her eyes slowly come open; she's clearly in a lot of pain; she moves her lips, but no sound comes out, and then her eyes go wide in terror::

quantumcatz: AM: The guy ran off, you're alright now

yarnkittymon: LN: ::moves her head to the side to spit out some blood, and then looks back up at Amara, slightly shaking her head, despite the pain::

quantumcatz: AM: ::uncertainly:: You okay, Lennie?

yarnkittymon: LN: ::tries to speak again, but no sound comes out; she mouths the word "no"::

maeveowens: MV: ::with a bit more struggling Maeve gets free. She reaches down, gasping, in order to burn the ropes off her ankle::

quantumcatz: AM: The bleeding's stopping

yarnkittymon: LN: ::shakes her head, not trying to speak again; there are tears in her eyes::

quantumcatz: AM: ::Softly:: I'm sorry - i messed up

yarnkittymon: HR: ::smiles at Maeve; softly:: Good work.

yarnkittymon: LN: ::doesn't reply, nor does she try to sit up::

quantumcatz: : ::finally builds up some courage and heads for the door to the stairs, crossbow held in front of him::

maeveowens: MV: ::mutters: Yeah, would have gone better if I hadn't got myself shot. ::she smiles apologetically:: I'll take care of him then come back for you. ::she moves for the door::

yarnkittymon: HR: ::cringes, worried for Maeve, but doesn't speak::

quantumcatz: : ::when he reaches the top of the stairs and sees Maeve coming towards him, he panicks and fires the crossbow, though doesn't use his power to direct it this time::

quantumcatz: AM: Is anything else hurt?

yarnkittymon: LN: ::slightly shakes her head::

maeveowens: MV: ::she yelps, ducking against the wall as the arrow shoots by her. Her injured arm is pressed up against her, and luckily not against the wall. She makes a fireball as quickly as she can and tosses it at him::

quantumcatz: AM: That's something, i guess ::keeps one hand pressed to Lenore's neck, while she uses the other to wipe some blood from her own face::

quantumcatz: : ::tries to get out of the way, but he's on the stairs so doesn't really have anywhere to go; the fireball catches his arm and he yells out, shaking it in the air::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::looks away, turning her head just slightly, and focusing on the sky::

maeveowens: MV: ::she moves closer, trying to burn the crossbow too::

quantumcatz: : ::the man tries to direct his power to stop maeve lifting her arms again::

maeveowens: MV: ::she yells when her injured arm is lifted, though she tries extra hard to fire another fireball at him::

quantumcatz: : ::the guy is still struggling to pull off his coat, crying out as the flames reach his skin under the sleeve; he tries to run up the stairs, away from maeve::

maeveowens: MV: ::she struggles to get in control of her arms again and follow him::

quantumcatz: : ::when he turns from maeve, she can feel his control of her arms lifting::

quantumcatz: AM: ::sighs; though her chest hurts from being thrown across the room and she winces::

maeveowens: MV: ::she forces her injured arm back against her, gasping. Once the dizziness passes, she moves after him::

yarnkittymon: LN: ::finally tries to pull the jacket away from her neck; the bleeding seems to have stopped, the wound looking worse than it was::

quantumcatz: AM: ::when she sees that the bleeding's stopped, she stands up:: I should go see if i can deal with whoever's downstairs

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