StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/6/01 7:46 pm)
Casualties
SteelHeart entered her quarters. *It's been a long day* she thought to herself. *At least I have evening patrol tomorrow*
She looked over at her messages, and saw the red blinking. *Hmm... It's from Zan* She hit play.
"Hey Emily, it's me. I'm bored today, what say you and I go paint the town red? Gimme a holler when you get this."
She chuckled. Actually, maybe she did need to get out. With an evening patrol, she could afford to stay out late. She dialed Phantom up.
"Hey, it's Emily," she said as Phantom's face appeared on the screen. "Got your message, and it sounds like a plan to me. Gimme thirty minutes to de-armor and change, and then come get me."
"Got it'" said Phantom. "See ya in thirty minutes."
She had been waiting on Emily to return her message so she was already half
dressed. All she had to do was to finish dressing and put some final touches
to the outfit. After a moment of thought she looked though which outfits she
wanted to wear. She knew that what ever she choose it would match Emily's
perfectly.
It was like she knew what was going on with her even thought she hadn't
spoken with her any time recently. They had become so close after that
Electrical storm, it was uncanny. Even her and Will didn't have a bond like
this. And he was her twin!
Everyone still thinks they're lovers. If they only knew. they're something
more then lovers, More then friends, more then sisters. They're soul bonded.
Two souls that have entwined into one, shared between two bodies. "Trust me
when I say I'm not completely sure about it. I think the Mimians have
something like this, but it's usually between two that are destined to be
true loves. And I haven't ventured to ask about it yet." She had said once.
The outfit she was wearing was not her normal black and silver. This time she
had chosen a pair of deep burgundy leather jeans and a deep hunter green
silk-satin poet shirt that went to her knees and was split up the sides to
her waist. Both colors looked good on her. She used a black belt to finish
the outfit. The only make-up she bothered with was some glitter.
With that she was out the door and headed to the hanger.
Emily checked herself in the mirror. Her shirt was peacock blue-green heavy polished silk. The sleeves were gathered high on the upper arm, and then fell free into a flow angel wing style; the neckline was a scoop neck, with a deep cut back that left her bare nearly to the waist, no collar. You could see the tattoo on her shoulder. It was tucked into mahogany colored leather pants. The ankle boots matched the shirt. Her top part of her hair was clipped back with a mahogany wood clip, and fell free to her shoulders from there. She still wasn't quite used to the stuff yet. An alexandrite necklace and a dusting of blue green powder on her eyelids, and she was set.
She went out to the hangar to wait for Phantom.
Once in the hanger she looked over her choices. She decided on the HummingBird and headed towards it. Since that lightning storm it had been rebuilt from ground up and upgraded. Had a new paintjob too.
Once in she started it up, she opened the hanger doors and left. She popped in a new CD in the stereo and headed to Hawk Haven to pick up Emily. Her plan for the night was to paint the town red and keep going till dawn. She knew of a rave or two that was going down tonight
Hopefully though this time they won't wake up with tattoos like the last time the went out partying!
Mikel30 Registered User
Posts: 29
(12/7/01 2:14 pm)
Re: Casualties
It was the twentieth anniversary for the Lady's Choice night club on Fense. The owner decided to throw a wild party to celebrate. Echo and her lover Whisper had invited Phantom in passing a few days previous.
"I wonder if Zan is even coming?" Echo wondered aloud. "I'd hate for her to miss this great party. I sure hope she remembered us inviting her."
StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/7/01 5:04 pm)
Re: Casualties
Emily stopped by the rec room on the way out to say goodbye to Hotwing. He turned, and smiling at the outfit she wore, said "Going out with Phantom tonight, eh?"
She nodded, giving him a light kiss on his forehead. "She's going stir crazy, and wants another ladies not out."
He grinned. "just try not to come back with any more tattoos, ok?"
She laughed. "No chance of that. The one I have is merely one that was interrupted when I was 18. See you later." She gave him another kiss, and headed out to the hanger. He shook his head, no less fascinated with her now as when he first met her several years ago.
Phantom was just arriving in th Hummingbird as Emily got there. Em was proud of the refits on the ship, she and will had done a good job. Phantom smiled, and gave a thumbs up to the outfit. Emily grinned, and climbed into the Hummingbird. "Where to tonight? she asked, as Phantom pulled out of Hawk Haven.
"Well, I've actually gotten an invite to the Lady's Choice twentieth anniversery gala. It promises to be quite a party. You game?" Phantom gave Emily a sly grin.
"Sure, why not?" Emily laughed, "half of Limbo still thinks we're lovers. Besides, I can honestly say I'm taken."
Phantom rolled her eyes. "Uh-huh, I know. but I will warn you, Echo and Whisper will be there. they're the ones that extended the invirte. Is that going to be a problem?"
Emily thought for a moment, then shook her head. "They're both listed bounty hunters, legal in Limbo. I've never caught them at anything shady, so there's no conflict of interest."
They'd reached Fense by that time, and Phantom found a good place to land. they got out, and secured tthe Hummingbird, no use taking chances.
They walked over to Lady's choice, it was nearby. The bouncer just nodded at Phantom, recognizing her. His eyes widened as he saw Emily.
"Don't worry, I'm off tonight, I'm with the Shadowlady" The bouncer's eyes widened even further as he waved her in, and Emily stifled a giggle.
The party was already in full swing as they entered the club, the music loud, with a bass beat that made the floor vibrate. Or maybe that was just from all the bodies on the dance floor. she got an image of Echo and Whisper from Phantom, and nodded and followed as Phantom located the pair, and headed over to them. Emily wondered what they'd think of her, or if they'd even recognize her.
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Echo and Whisper spotted Phantom with Steelheart and headed towards them hand in hand.
"Zan, you made it! I'm so glad you came! We're having a great time. Who's your friend?" Phantom laughed at Echo's inability to recognize the SilverHawk.
"Liza, it's Emily! You know, aka Steelheart." The Vampire's eyes widened with surprise.
"Oh dear! I didn't recognize you without your armor."
"That's understandable," Emily chuckled.
"There's a nice little party going on here!" Phantom shouted over the music. "Bette really went all out this year. Where is she anyway?"
"Over at the bar, as usual. Endora already found us a table over there. Want to go to the bar to get drinks? Whisper's getting vannila bean. They finally started serving Sangrias here. But these have alcohol in them. I want to try one."
Edited by: Detia1 at: 12/8/01 7:32:22 pm
StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/8/01 9:54 pm)
Re: Casualties
Whisper fell in behind Emily as they headed to the table. After a moment, Whisper tapped Emily on the shoulder and signed.
[The tattoo? I got that last time Zan and I got drunk] Emily signed back, much to Whisper's suprise.
[You know sign language?]
[From a friend's son, who's deaf] Emily replied. [I still make lots of mistakes, but I'm learning]
They had reached the table by then, and all sat down. Echo was still giving Emily sidelong looks.
"Relax," Emily said, holding up her hands. "i'm not here to be the bogeyman tonight, I'm off duty."
"It's just that... well... I didn't expect to ever se you hanging out with her." Echo jerked her thumb in Phantom's direction, and both she and Emily laughed for a moment.
"Sorry, it's just that Zan has long since told me what her original impression of me was. Needless to say, that's changed." Emily grinned at Echo, who still had a slightly confused expression on her face.
By that time, a server had come around for drink orders.
"Rum and Coke for me" Emily said. Funny how many Earth products had made their way into Limbo markets. The others placed their orders.
Chajo Registered User
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(12/8/01 10:34 pm)
Re: Casualties
"Vodka Collins" I order. I don't like beer and wine just doesn't do it for me. Sitting back I tap my foot to the beat of the music. I'm hyper tonight. I had a couple of cappuccinos and an espresso before I got dressed this evening. "I ever tell you guys about the infamous White Russian?"
They all shook their heads. With a mischievous grin I started into the story about the making of a White Russian drink that involved a gal from my old squad, her boyfriend at the time, and the idiot that drank it and wanted another one.
After the first few moments of looking disgusted they all started to snicker.
"THATS why you'll never see me drink one of those."
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While the group was laughing and talking, Phantom noticed something different about Echo.
"Hey, Liza, where did you get that gorgeous ring?"
"Oh, this?" Echo responded, pointing to her left hand. " Puss Puss gave this to me for my birthday last night. By the way, Zan, thanks for that new research station. It's much faster than the old one. You didn't have to do that you know. I hope it didn't cost you too much..."
"Liza...it was a birthday present. It's no problem, really. And you're welcome," Phantom chuckled shaking her head. Echo always seemed to have a hard time receiving gifts. The music was sounding good so the Shadow Lady wanted to get out on the floor. It wasn't as crowded as when they first came in. "So anybody feel like dancing?" she asked as she got up.
StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/10/01 8:40 pm)
Re: Casualties
Emily glared at Zan as the other two got up.
[What's wrong?] signed Whisper.
"I don't dance." Emily said flatly.
Echo rolled her eyes. She did not understand why Zan brought this woman with her. Whisper merely leaned down and took Emily's arm.
"Well," Zan said, grinning, "you could always si..."
"Don't say it." Emily said quickly as she allowed Whisper to pull her up.
She followed the others out to the dance floor, and stood there awkwardly for a moment. Then, she opened her mind to those around her, let their feelings, their desires and their energy flow through her, into her mind, and out of her body, and she began to move. She was aware of the effect others were having on her, but not of the effect she was having on others. Her three companions noticed, however.
Chajo Registered User
Posts: 91
(12/10/01 11:25 pm)
Re: Casualties
I knew that if the right words were said she'd take the bait. She hates being left behind sometimes.
The moment I was on the floor I was moving. Swaying with the beat of the music, not caring who I was dancing with. After a few I noticed something and opened my eyes to look about.
I finally spotted what was different. It was Emily. She was moving with the music as if it was second nature. Just be-bopping right along. Damn. If it wasn't for the fact I knew she had someone I'd have been there in a heartbeat, moving with her. I was almost itching to have my hands on her body. I was getting jealous too that others had the same idea.
Wait..
What the F***?!? ….This isn't right. We're sisters not lovers. Why should I be jealous?
Shaking my head I stop and run a hand though my hair, frowning.
Spotting Echo and moving over to her, I grab her arm and leaned over to talk into her ear. No use trying to whisper with the music as loud as it was. "Are you feeling what I'm Feeling?" I throw a glance at Emily on the dance floor.
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"Yes, I do feel it too. What's going on, Zan? Does this have something to do with your friend?"
"I'm not sure I can explain it, Liza..." By that time that song ended and the DJ moved on to a slower song. The four of them met on the edge of the dance floor, three of them giving Emily strange looks.
"What are you guys staring at me like that for?"
Chajo Registered User
Posts: 93
(12/12/01 2:11 am)
Re: Casualties
"Lets get back to the table. I don't want to try and explain it here." I head back to the table, rubbing my temple. I have a feeling I'm going to have a headache soon. Once I sat down I waited for the others to join me. Em was looking particularly confused as to why everyone was looking at her. I could tell that Echo was not sure to trust her or not yet and Whisper was pretty inquisitive as to what was going on.
"Alright Em, tell me what you were doing." I said.
"I was dancing." Emily replied, still confused.
"No Em, what were you doing?" I ask again.
This time she's more angry. "I said I was dancing." Crossing her arms and giving me a look.
With a sigh I rub my temple again. "Em, you were doing more then dancing." I look up at her this time, right in the eyes. "I got the sudden urge to come over and put my hands all over you. AND on top of that I got a sudden jealous streak cause I wasn't the one next to you. You know damn well I don't interfere with your relationship and that what is between us is not a sexual feeling. If it had been your Brother out there, now that's a whole nother story and if you say a word so help me I'll get back at you for it. Now what were you doing?"
StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/12/01 2:22 am)
Re: Casualties
"Wait a minute... are you trying to tell me that I was projecting? I've been working with a... fellow Hawk some, but I've never been able to project, only recieve."
Echo and Whisper were looking at her with confusion, and suspicion. Damn. She scowled, not wanting to talk about this. She leaned in closer at the table, and the others leaned in to hear her.
"I'm an empath", she told them, in low tones; "I can sense emotions. But only a persons feelings, not why they have those feelings, or their thoughts. Damn. I didn't mean to project, if that's what I was doing. I didn't even know I could do it."
She didn't like 'fessing up to her empathic abilities, but she didn't see much of a choice.
She forced herself to relax some, and grinned at Phantom "You're on your own there. We agreed at age 13 to stay out of each other's love lives... as much as is humanly possible, anyway, any prospective SO's have to be able to deal with our twin bond."
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Echo wasn't too comfortable dealing with an empath, neither did she like the fact that Emily could have that type of effect on her. Steelheart picked up on that.
"Listen Echo, I didn't do it on purpose. Now that I'm aware of what happened I'll try to keep it under control, ok?"
"Oh...all right. It's just that..." Echo was cut off when something caught her eye. a cloaked figure stood in the midst of the crowd. When Echo realized no one else seemed to notice, she got up.
"You'll have to excuse me. I have to go to the ladies room." Emily picked up on Echo's excitement and sense of urgency as she disappeared into the crowd.
Chajo Registered User
Posts: 94
(12/13/01 12:08 am)
Re: Casualties
"Please do. I'd hate to wake up in the same bed again, Em. Remember how much chaos that created when your brother found the pair of us. Especially when he discovered that tattoo of yours. And now that there is someone in your life…" She just trail off with a chuckle. "With the hangover and your brother thundering away I thought my head was going to explode that morning." Then she orders another drink from the passing waiter.
StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/13/01 12:32 am)
Re: Casualties
Emily ordered a second drink as well.
[What happened?] Whisper signed. Emily chuckled.
"Well, Zan and I decided to hit the town, as it were, one night, and both of us got quite toasty. So when Zan saw the tattoo parlor, I decided to get the one that was interrupted when I was 17. We had to call Seymour to get back to Haven, and we just collapsed into bed together. Will came in the next morning, and had a fit. Zan was laughing her head off, and I was just ignoring him. On reflection, it was pretty funny." Which was evident by Whisper's silent laughter.
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Echo managed to sneak to the far end of the club where she found the cloaked figure waiting in a dark booth.
"Dray, what are you doing here? Are you trying to get me in trouble?"
"You're already in trouble."
"With who?"
"Me. Why didn't you tell me you were breaking our date? I was looking forward to it." The Saurian dangled a blue leash and collar from one of his fingers.
"I...I forgot."
"You forgot? Liza, that's a lame excuse. You're gonna have to make it up to me, baby."
"Dray, can we talk about this later? I have to get back to Puss Puss. Don't want her geting suspicious."
"Ok, I'll go...after you introduce me to your friend."
"Who are you talking about?"
"That red head next to Phantom."
"Dray, you already know her. That's SteelHeart of the SilverHawks." Edited by: Detia1 at: 5/22/02 8:59:20 pm
StarshineMLP Registered User
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(12/15/01 1:15 am)
Re: Casualties
"A Silverhawk, on Fense? C'mon, Liza, you don't expect me to believe that, do you?"
"Wait for a moment, and you'll see for yourself."
Dragor watched "Heart intensely for a few minutes, then she turned her head to talk to Phantom, and he saw the telltale flash of silvery muscle. He turned to Liza. "What in Limbo is she doing here?"
"I don't know, she showed up with Phantom. She kinda gives me the creeps, but Puss Puss seems to like her.
Dray narrowed his eyes in thought. He had plans he had been working on, it was merely a question of whether or not he could truly contain her, he'd heard she had phenominal strength. He remembered that she was able to toss him over her shoulder.
"Listen Dray, I've got to get back. We'll talk later, okay?"
"What, you're not going to intorduce me?"
Echo just glared at him as she walked off, leaving Dragor deep in thought.
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Echo returned to the table as if everything was normal. On the outside she looked calm. However, Emily was sensing her inward nervousness. It was so strong it was making her uncomfortable. She was also picking up something else but she couldn't pinpoint it at the time. She decided to ignore it and continue their conversation.
"Ok, you guys, that's enough about me and Zan's crazy escapades. Have you two ever done anything crazy?"
"Moi?" Eliza piped in. "Oh, not me....but Endora has," she continued with a sly grin. Whisper wondered what she was referiing to.
"Uh oh. What did she do?" Emily asked, leaning forward in her seat.
"Well, the first day I met her she ended up clocking my son's father in the jaw."
Chajo Registered User
Posts: 96
(12/16/01 6:37 am)
Re: Casualties
I wisely kept quiet when it came to that subject. I knew perfectly well who Damien's father was. I hope to hell that neither Echo nor Whisper will say anything about me knowing who he is. And I also knew that if I even hinted that I knew, there would be a lot of questions asked as well a hard time dealing with the rest of the Hawks.
"Let me guess, he made a pass at you." I said to Whisper.
Leaning back in my chair, I hope I caught Echo's eyes when I gave her a look that asked her to keep quiet about my delivery contract with her. It was not that I was ashamed or embarrassed about that. It was the fact I learned more about things then is good for someone in my position can afford. The mere fact that I associated with both sides could cause a lot of problems, and get innocent bystanders caught in the middle of a battle. I personally didn't mind getting into such a fight.
StarshineMLP Registered User
Posts: 43
(12/17/01 1:00 am)
Re: Casualties
At the mention of the boy's father, all three looked uncomfortable. Emily held up her hand. "I'm not going to be insulted if you don't tell me. I know perfectly well that my day job," she grinned. "makes some things complicated." She knew that Echo and Whisper were both bounty hunters, which meant they operated in the grey areas of the law. But they were valuable to warden Lockup, and she did understand these things. Chances were one or both of them had dealings with the Mob, but, what shje didn't know, she didn't have to tell.
All three relaxed some, and her smile widened. "But I bet that came under the category of awkward moments." she laughed at Whisper's empthatic nod.
So intent was she on helping them relax, she did not notice the shadowy figure whose attention was focused entirely on her.
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