Perilous Beauty

[R-iZZy]

Stealth stared at her grin and took it to offense as a taunt. He grinned back and charged toward Jade. He sprung into the air and somersaulted a few times, then landed to earth with his feet planted on the ground and his blade clashing against hers at the same time with an overhead attack. He pressed down against Jade's blade, causing her to bend backward with the weight he supplied on her.

"I really have no clue of what you're talkin' about lady," Stealth said.

Stealth released his blade from hers and ducked under her blade again, intentionally dropped flat on his shell, and tumble backward to keep his distance from her. He lept to his feet and clutched the handle of his blade with one hand, this time.

"You really need to let me know what the hell you're talkin' about. For all I know, this place ain't got the government of heirarcy. This is the United States of America. When I see a princess or a king of this land, expect me to be in Brazil!"

Stealth snarled at Jade and moved his tongue across his top row of teeth. After tucking his tongue back into his mouth, he spat on the ground and used his free hand to signal for Jade to come his way and bring it!

[Storm Wolf]

Jade twirled her blade in impatience "No queen, king, or princess..... Who then keeps the people, within the Divine order, who keeps them from Segregating?" She scratched her head confused.

"For now you can surely see my need for an up to date partner!" Jades mind was flooded with images of her mothers cold, dead eyes and the promise she had made, to avenge her. Jade lept into the air and came down upon Stealth with her radiating anger, their blades clashed and a shower sparks flew at Jade biting wherever flesh was seen, but she ignored it.

"I shall punish the Reincarnates, those who spilled my mothers blood upon the altar....they wanted blood, but what they didn't count on it as being their own!" She flared her nostrils "I am speaking of revenge.....Surely a creature of your stature can understand that part of my mission!"

She breathed heavily more from rage than the battle "Taking back my land is a minor thing compared to my current lust for the blood of those cowards who took my mothers life before my very eyes!"

[HorseTechie]

Ryan rolled his eyes after seeingt he large cat shred the tree into splinters. So much for saving the trees when that kitty's on the rampage... he mused. But his eye narrowed upon overhearing her quest to find a mate to be by her side. She reminds me of the legend regarding the Queen of the Damned. he watched the turbulent confrontation silently.

[Storm Wolf]

Enya finally calm from her fuming, began to scent the wind ahhh....who hides amongst the buildings! she was bluffing, but figured if there was someone in the immediate area they might answer her thoughts, of even better yet radiate fear, an easily recognizable scent. Who are you amateur, playing hide 'n seek with the master? She trotted silently amongst the buildings, searching, the green cape trailing behind her.

[R-iZZy]

Stealth absorbed the sparks that tore through his flesh. He felt its burning sensation, but ignored it. He knew that this confrontation could not go without focus for the whole time. Stealth was aware of the consequences for having his mind wander off into distant zones of the past.

Stealth shook the cobwebs out of his head and continued the confrontation.

"So, you're all about vengeance right?" Stealth asked. "That's pretty interesting. (push blade harder) My only reason for living was actually to avenge the one who made the mark under my right eye patch."

Stealth placed a foot on Jade's stomach and pushed himself off of her with his leg strength. Stealth back-flipped repeatedly and stood on his feet with his blade in hand.

"And if you keep thinking you are actually the next ruler of this city, then you are truly mistaken, for the Constitution and famous men's speeches keep this union from segragation. Our written constitutions allow us to live in freedom. Tell me, where were you when John Hancock first signed the Declaration of Independence?!"

[Storm Wolf]

Jade laughed "And this written constitution dose it allow all to live in freedom (pauses) meaning does it include your kind?" she glared at him "I can assure you this signed parchment you speak is a failed attempt to recreate my mothers rule......and as for me, when this John Hancock fellow speak of was upon this earth, I was condemmd to the middle-earth....the under world (long pause) and it was said that I would not return untill the earth screamed my name and man's technology would destroy him (chuckles) didn't think I was ever going to get out of there."

Jade twirled her blade but made no moves to attack "Yes revenge is my main motive and I shall be happy with just that....but if the opportunity arises, I shall take my land back!"

[R-iZZy]

Stealth lowered his glowing blade and pondered her question. Did mutants live in the same fashion as humans? Look at him, he lived among the streets and kept himself concealed from the public eye. He remained a faded image of a trustworthy mutant, his feelings were transparent and his lifestyle was plain out atroscious.

"Never thought about it lady, but why should I care?" Stealth asked. "There's plenty of mutants in this society that get opportunities like any other breathing human that walks with a stash of green in his pocket."

Stealth held up his blade again and swung the blade horizontally to Jade's side, only to have it blocked. Both blades clashed in an ongoing battle. Stealth received a kick to his chest and stumbled back a bit.

"As for the screaming of your name, I'm sorry your mom's gone, but it's a part of life. No one lives forever. God's Calling just came a bit earlier than she expected."

Stealth held up his blade and charged after Jade.

[Storm Wolf]

Jade smirked at the mutant "I grow tired of this game!" Thier blades clashe again, and she put her foot up to Stealth's chest and kicked him to the ground "Either you are friend or foe....make your decision now and do not regreat it!" her blade shrank as did her intrest in the battle, and she stared at it for a moment "No matter.....I have better things to do!"

Jade turned her back on him "You would be greatly rewarded for your help, if you chose to do so, you could have anything you desire!" She turned to him once more "Make your decision quickly.....for soon I must begin my hunt."

[R-iZZy]

Stealth held out his pistol and pointed it at Jade's head. He chuckled a bit and gave her a bit of a twisted smile. While panting heavily, he began to speak, "First of all, no one ever tries to demean my name. I make the rules and I make the boundaries around here! If it's one thing I don't need, it's a blood-hunting b*tch trying to belittle me!"

Stealth stared wide-eyed at her. He bowed his head and lowered the pistol back into his belt. He shot her a quick glance and replied to her offer.

"FINE!" he answered. "What is it that I have to do?"

[HorseTechie]

Oh great... the punk is submitting to her, Ryan shifted uneasily as he watched. There was nothing he could do about this, yet.

[enigma-1]

*watches from her new perch, wondering what to expect next*

[Storm Wolf]

Jade smiled and stepped up to Stealth "I knew you would see things my way...(whispers)Come with me and I shall explain further, there are eyes upon us." She gave him a pat on the shoulder.

"Now...tell me your name, so that I do not insult you further." She snaped her fingers to call Enya.

Enya was searching a particularly shadowed area when the call reached her ears. Enya hissed into the darkness and made her way back to Jade you called? Enya thought as she sat, panting beside her misstress, who said nothing in return, only took up her cape. every thing must have went as planned, she did not tear me for soiling her cape! Enya kept her thoughts silent

[R-iZZy]

"Fine, but if I reveal my name... you must reveal yours," Stealth offered. "The name of mine is Stealth. I experienced a very difficult past, so don't test me. I killed my best friend a while back and I'm not in the mood to kill right now."

Stealth mashed a button on the blade's handle, causing the glowing blade to fall into its handle. Stealth stared at Jade with eyes of intensity and chuckled a bit. He slowly approached Jade and raised an eyebrow to her, then looked at Enya.

"Your little kitty over there needs to control her temper," Stealth pointed out. "She's a bit too cocky and arrogant to face people like me. But don't worry, that's the kind of attitude I like in a brawler."

Stealth looked back into Jade's eyes, not of lust, but of focus. To study who he was ready to afiliate himself with. She was different from Tiger, that was for sure. He stared into her eyes for a long time... but noticed that he saw those pairs of eyes again, replacing her own. Those eyes who had mentally spoken to him. Was she the one speaking to him. No! The eyes said Stealth knew who they belonged to. She wasn't from his past.

"Tell me, what do most knuckleheads call you?"

[Storm Wolf]

Jade began a middle paced walk to escape the uninvited eyes and ears "My real name is much to complicated, but commoners often call me Jade." She looked to Enya who she wished to introduce herself, but the cat just pinned her ears back and swished her long tail, so Jade did the intro duction "And this is Enya...please forgive her unpleasant mood, she dilikes strangers...but I'd like to think she will be kinder in the days come, since her past was a bloddy one as well."

Enya gave Jade a warning glance do not speak of my past...when I wish to reveal it, I shall she thought to Jade. Enya turned her amber gaze to Stealth, hoping it would make him uncomfotable, as it did most I don't like you it was a simple thought she sent to the stranger, but she didn't want Jade to impress upon him that she could possibly ever like him.

Jade looked over to Stealth "So what would you like in return for this deed...I'd like to get things straight before you do anything for me...I do not wish to cheat you, despite what people think I am a fair creature."

[R-iZZy]

An offer... the very symbol of any free selection that you could ever desire. What was it that he wanted most? The eyes came into view. Stealth had no idea what to think. After Stealth's mind cleared for a moment, he noticed Enya giving him an unwelcoming glare.

"What are ya lookin' at kitty cat?" Stealth said, but the response was silence.

He looked back into Jade's eyes, trying to think of what he could attain. He wanted to know where the eyes came from. He wanted to know more than anything why those eyes would shadow him wherever he went. He needed answers and he wanted them fast.

"Jade?" Stealth said. "I've reached a decision. I have decided on my one wish."

Stealth placed a hand over his right left eyepatch and removes it, revealing a hideous scar.

"I've lived with this thing for years. I've concealed it from the public and I've kept it low key for a long time." Stealth wished. "I want this scar gone!"

But what about the friggin' eyes watchin' you? Stealth thought to himself. These eyes had only irritated him for some hours, but that scar has made its mark on him for years. He had Rex to thank for that. But who was he to thank for those eyes interrupting his mind?

Things were uncertain to him, and he needed to find rememdies and solutions fast. He nodded his head at Jade, as he pleaded his one desire.

[Storm Wolf]

Jade nodded this should be an easy task for her "Very well, but I cannot promise you that the process will be painless." She removed her cape once more "Are you absolutly sure this is what you want....I can give you anything and yet you want this scar removed." it struck her as peculliar, but she readied herself for the process.

Jades hand began to glow a soft blue and she held it up in front of stealth's face "Whenever you are ready, Stealth...just place my palm over your eye." She felt awkward preforming the ritual on a compleate stranger and a voice in the back of her mind said don't do it, but she payed it no heed for it was only Enya.

[HorseTechie]

Ryan straighted up moreso.... curious as to what the heck she was doing to the other mutant now.

[Storm Wolf]

Jade paused in thought, rethinking what she had said "Of coarse the healing process WILL cause immense pain, and drain me of quite a bit of soul energy...we could try a Transition, between you and another...in that way the pain is one sided, and less soul energy is consumed, only the being who receives you scar will feel a twinge of pain." She stole a quick glance at Enya.

"The decision is yours to make.....but you must know that the only being available, that would be strong enough to complete the transition would be Enya." Her glowing palm remained in it's place as she awaited Stealth's decision

Enya flattened her ears and turned away, she did not wish to carry the strangers burden, nor did she care to see what lay hidden in the depths of his mind, which sometimes occurred during Transition.......even if the thing did heal on her own body, the thought of placing the scar on her own eye made her wrinkle her lips and bare her fangs to the darkness

[R-iZZy]

Stealth stared at Enya, keeping the scar on his right eye concealed with that eyepatch. He had no idea of what to think. He looked back at Jade and shook his head, disagreeing with the consequences.

"I can't do it to the cute little kitten," Stealth replied. "If it is anyone who deserves to feel this agony, it's only me! As for your little tiger over there, I can keep the damn scar!"

Okay, so the scar is out of the question, Stealth thought to himself. He wondered what else could have possibly been on his mind. But it was so obvious. Those glaring eyes. Those ominous stares it gave him. The faint messages it sent to him with a chill down his spinal cord. He knew that this was what he wanted. If not this, then what else could have bugged him?

He knew what he was about to ask, but he just wanted to see the expression on Enya's face, letting her know that she could continue another day without the scar of his only friend's blade. He looked toward Enya's direction, just to see the level of content in her eyes, if there were any.

[Storm Wolf]

Enya raised her head and looked at Stealth astonished by his answer, what being in thier right mind would turn down a chance like that? Enya yawned showing the full extent of her fangs to Stealth is this a trick or does he speak the truth she thought to her self

Jade was about to speak when Enya interupted her I wish to speak with him....gift me with human speech! Jade lifted a thin eyebrow at Enya, then spoke to Stealth "Perhaps your decision has made an impression on my partner, for she now wishes to speak with you...strange indeed for she despises the language of man!" Jade paused for a moment "If you do not wish to hear her, I will not grant her the gift..."

Enya stared at Stealth showing no emothion in her cold amber eyes, she couldn't alow her self to not since....no, I can't allow myself to remember that time...I can't allow myself to fall again into that black hole of self-pity Enya had trained herself, without knowing, to hide most all emotions, except hate.