Perilous Beauty

[R-iZZy]

Stealth looked at Tiger with an arched eyebrow, "Ha ha... very funny," Stealth laughed sarcastically. "All I know is that there are times when you learn to let go. I've let go of too much in my lifetime... and you're probably the only good thing that's traversed my paths. When you're gone, who else will I get to rag on? When you're gone, who else do I get to play around with and have whatever fun my life can experience? Jade can't give me these things, and I'm pretty damn sure Enya can't! She was such a nuissance when we first met."

Rex pushed down on Jade's blade, as she proceeded to push hers upward. Rex sneered and growled, as he brought his face within nose-length of Jade's face. "I could never earn it? I already have it! I'm king among mutants!!! When you are under my rule, you have no options, no freedom. You are obliged to bow before me. Maybe you want to be a radical and oppose my sovereignty... but things like that can get you executed. There will be no courts, no juries or judges. My verdict has already been made clear. YOU... SHALL... BE... EXECUTED!!!"

[Storm Wolf]

Tiger held her breath for a moment then let it out with a woosh "Stealth...If it worries you so, I won't do it..." She turned and looked him in the face "But i want you to undestand that I belive in that 'everyone deserves a chance' thing...you know as well as I that it only takes one person, one moment in time to change someones life forever..." Tiger paused and sighed trying to simplify her feelings "If you knew that you could change someones life for the better with just one word, or one action...would you do it?" She put her hand on his shoulder and rubbed it lightly, she wanted him to understand her before he protested any more than he already had "Thats how I felt when I first met you...and thats how I feel now...but if it really bothers you like you say (pause) then I will think of some other way to do this."


Jade spat in Rex's face "No mutant would ever become a subject of yours...nor would anyone else..." She wanted to back down from the fight, she had served her purpose I fear I have already gotten myself in too deep to retreat now...I must pay for my actions...weather the outcome be good or bad.... she thought to herself.

[R-iZZy]

Stealth bowed his head, he wanted to let out a tear, but it was almost impossible. Stealth slowly lifted up his head to Tiger, placing a hand over hers. He bowed his head in sorrow again and spoke in a murmur, though it could still be understood. "I guess I can see where you're coming from. (gulp) I didn't want us to part like this. Hell, I didn't even want us to part AT ALL! But when you sacrifice yourself for the life and second chance of others, that's pretty special. The only person known most for doing that is Jesus Christ. I'll remember your name beside his when I'm feeling down. Go ahead, save... save... oh what's her face? Doesn't matter, you can make the difference. Just remember Tiger, reach for the stars. Let down a welcoming hand to me when you make it to heaven, okay?"

Rex let the spit slide down his face, until it entered his lips. He combined her spit with his, and spit it in her eye, temporarily blinding her. At that moment, he released the blade from the clash and kicked Jade in the stomach. "Thanks for the ammo, love. What are citizens in my kingdom? You are all nothing but peasants, you get no say in this... you get no freedom of speech. Whether you want to be a subject or not, you will always be my servant. Forever, you all will keep my kingdom civilized. But let it be known that revolting leads to execution. Brace yourself, wench! This is the moment of truth!!!"

Rex darted past her and threw a fist into her cheeks, causing her to fly back.

[Storm Wolf]

Tiger placed her hand on Stealth's cheek "Hey now...you listen here, If theres a loop hole...if there's a way around my conscience being destroyed along with with Kaviks, you can bet I'll find it and I'll return to you..." She smiled softly "And you thought that you'd be the one to cause me pain, and look what I'm doing to you now..."She shook her head "Listen...If I don't return I don't want you mourning me forever...you hear?" Tiger looked Stealth directly in the face "Now do you want me to explain this procedure to you further...I know it would make me feel a little better if I explain outloud to myself what I'm up against..."

Jade remained on the ground, knowing to rise up would only result in another blow that would send her to the ground.

[R-iZZy]

Stealth slowly raised his head, "Oh, fine... if that's your last request... I mean your current request. I wouldn't mind hearing the mastermind with the masterplan."

Rex slowly approached his foe's fallen body, then outstretched an arm. "Get up... I do not want to appear as a pimp, beating on sleezy women when they are on the ground. Stand and fight! I have yet to send this to a halt! I want to finish this..." Rex pointed the tip of the blade just centimeters away from Jade's neck. "What request will you last make before you meet your ancestors?"

[Storm Wolf]

"Well...as long as I get him, before he gets me I might survive....but keep in mind this is his domain...his own sick little world, and anything goes...meaning I have near impossible odds in there" She peeked in on the still unconscious panther "If I do win this battle, I should be able to return...as long as Enya's cetral conscience dosen't collapse along with Kaviks..." Tiger paused "There can never be a real plan for something this unknown...but I'm trying my best here....now we should probably get started..."


Jade did not attempt to get up "My only request is that you rot in the hell from which you were spawned!" she shouted

[R-iZZy]

Stealth scratched his head in nervousness, his eyes staring intently into Tiger's. He nodded his head in agreement, and patted Tiger on the shoulder. "Let's do this!"

Rex growled like a rabid wolf. "Before I go there, I want you to send me a postcard of how the conditions are in there. Afterward, I will remind myself to pay a visit to your wretched soul." Instead of thrusting the blade forward, he shoved a foot in Jade's face.

[Storm Wolf]

Tiger sat in front of the panther, she crossed her legs and made herself comfortable “The most important thing is that you don’t get your hopes up, but you keep your faith.” She looked at Stealth over her shoulder “Your good with being silent so my next request shouldn’t be to hard for you…I need complete concentration, I must focus my energies on one thing…” Tiger took a few deep breaths, then she closed her eyes concentrating on the process of entering Kavik’s mind.

Tiger found herself in a large gray area “Blach…this kitties mind is so bare and dull…” She explored the area, but no matter how far or fast she walked the gray just continued on and on “Well this was a complete waste of my time and ability.” Tiger groaned “Oh I wouldn’t be so sure of that my lady…” She turned to see a tall dark shadow of a man standing before her “Kavik!” she growled “Correct my dear…but the only prize you will be receiving is death! THIS IS THE FINAL BATTLE!”

Jade grabbed Rex’s leg before he could retract it from his attack, With a quick motion she twisted it, trying to cause as much pain as she could.

[R-iZZy]

Stealth sat in anticipation of whether she would survive with success, survive with death, or fail altogether. Please don't fail on me now, Tiger. Just free the kitty from the mean 'ol panther and stay on planet Earth. Stealth said in his mind.

As Jade twisted Rex's ankle, Rex twirled his body in the direction that Jade was twisting his ankle, so that he could avoid the pain she was bound to give him. He released his ankle from his clutches and held the sword over his head, clutching the handle with both hands and the blade pointing downward. He chuckled, as he stood over Jade's body and thrusted the blade downward...

[Storm Wolf]

“Your in my mind girly…bad time to try an win a battle!” Kavik pulled out two weapons, a dagger and a full length sword “I’d like a bit of a challenge so here you go.” He slid the dagger to her “Are you prepared to die?” He added . Tiger sneered “Are you?” she retorted.

Kavik swung his blade and it clashed with Tiger’s dagger “You strong…but you will find not nearly strong enough!” Kavik swung high and Tiger ducked then swept his feet from beneath him “Come on…you don’t have to take it easy on me just because I’ma girl…Bring it fur bag!” They continued their heated sword battle until Tiger was disarmed…

Jade tried to avoid the blade but it pierced her right shoulder, she grunted as it made contact with bone, but she still remained silent.

[R-iZZy]

Rex stared at the blade entering her shoulder. He enjoyed the roughness, and decided to push the blade further into her shoulder, watching the blood consume his blade.

"Ah, my fantasies are coming true!" Rex yelled. "You will die like the rest."

Rex wanted to slide the blade over throughout her body, but decided to just torture her with the single blade going deeper and deeper into her body. Just then, Rex was tackled to the ground by Stealth out of nowhere! Stealth stayed on top of Rex's body and threw a flury of punches to the face. Rex pushed Stealth off and felt his lip, bleeding profusely.

"You wanted me Rex!" Stealth outstretched his arms. "Well, here I am!" Stealth invited Rex to yet another confrontation.

"I will have to dismiss you both from life at once. Is that it?" Rex asked tauntingly. "I'll make haste of this situation!"

[Storm Wolf]

"What did you do with Enya's conscience?" Tiger growled. "Nothing...she did it on her own...see for yourself..." Kavik stepped aside revealing a young women crouched in what seemed to be a corner "She let me take over....my mothers mind was weakining...it was only a matter of time before I took over her body!" He Smiled wide "And now it's time for me to take you out my dear!" Kavik sprung onto Tiger and pinned her to the ground "This will be your last breath!" he pressed his hand to her throat cutting of her air.

Tiger gasped for air, her hands flounder around by her side until she found the dagger. With the last of her remaining air, she flung the dagger up into Kavik's chest. Kavik fell back in shock, he pulled out the blade and a river of blood gushed from his chest. "Things like you don't deserve second chances....much less a third!" Tiger crossed her arms "You haven't seen the last of me shape shifter....I will have my revenge!" He coughed "Rot in Hell!" Tiger growled.

Jade pried the blade out of her shoulder "What are you doing here Stealth?" Jade growled, she was a bit peeved that she had just taken a hell of a beating, just so he could return and get himself killed.

[R-iZZy]

Stealth shifted his direction to Jade, "He came for me. He created me, and now he wants to ki..."

But while Stealth was attempting to make an explanation, Rex flashed in front of Stealth's eyes and connected a right hook to Stealth's face. Stealth's head forcefully turned to the right, and his abdomen felt the push of a quick foot, forcing a lot of carbon dioxide to exit his system. Stealth flew some feet in the air and dropped to the ground.

Rex quickly ran to Jade and snatched his blade back, then punched her in the face for good measures. He quickly ran back to Stealth and smirked, as he stood over his fallen body. Stealth sprung back to his feet, only to receive an extremely forceful push to the chest, causing him to stumble back. As he stumbled, Rex swiftly ran toward Stealth and attacked him with a soaring, back-heel kick to Stealth's face. Stealth dropped to the floor with plenty of rolls on the ground to exhibit the intensity in the attack.

"This is just a ridicule to my knowledge of combat... GET UP STEALTH!" Rex yelled.

[Storm Wolf]

Tiger sat up bolt right, taking in huge gulps of air, her eye’s wide “Your alive! I was worried…you stopped breathing…you had no heartbeat (pause) you were dead…” Enya’s voice, the panther was standing just to the side of Tiger

“How did you get out of those chains!?” Tiger panted

“That’s not important shape shifter…tell me, where is everyone?” Enya spoke eagerly.

Tiger searched the room with her eyes “Oh no….Stealth must have joined Jade in the battle!” Tiger stood up, to fast, her world spun and she fell. “Easy…that mind link you executed took a lot out of you…..you should rest.” Tiger shook her head and tried to stand again “No….they need us!” she fell once more “Very well then…I can’t stop you….but try morphing it might help some with the dizziness.” Enya advised. Tiger did as she was told, but a stunning black wolf with brilliant green eyes stood in her place, not the usual panther “I think I’ve had more than enough panther for today.” Tiger growled “Now lets move!” Tiger dashed towards her balcony as only a blur to Enya “Was she always that fast?” Enya followed.

“This is just great!” Jade spit out blood from Rex’s latest attack “What happened to Tiger? She run out on us?”

[R-iZZy]

Stealth looked over to Jade, "She's trying to set Enya free from her son! I don't know how things are, but you better go! I'll handle Rex all by mys..."

Rex took advantage of the situation and punched Stealth in the face. Rex turned to Jade with a smirk, "You really have to stop talking with this old chap when I'm giving him a thrashing!"

Stealth tried firing a pistol at Rex, but Rex caught sight of Stealth's sneaky attempt. Rex quickly reached out and snatched the bullet in-between his index finger and thumb. He dropped the bullet to the ground and laughed at Rex. "You are such a medicore assassin, Stealth! I hope you fall to where the others have fallen... to their demise!"

Rex charged after Stealth with his blade, and Stealth withdrew the handle to his glowing kitana from his belt. He mashed the button, and out came the glowing blade. He blocked Rex's metallic blade, and both growled in each other's faces, as Stealth pushed up to the forceful push of Rex's blade.

"You're not gettin' me Rex... not in a million years!" Stealth challenged.

"Of course it won't be in a million years..." Rex retaliated. "It will be right now!"

[Storm Wolf]

Jade went about finding Tiger, but she skidded to a stop when a black wolf emerged from the darkness "And just where are you running off to?" The wolf looked back over her shoulder and smiled as a panther strode up next to her "I do believe Enya deserves to join this little party as well!"

Jade smiled "Praise the gods for shape shape shifters such as yourself Tiger!" Tiger nodded "Not without further dely...I believe someone needs our help..."

[R-iZZy]

As Rex and Stealth continued to clash swords, Rex grew more impatient. He wanted his task fulfilled right now! He surprisingly shoved a foot in Stealth's abdomen, knocking some wind out of him and forcing him to bend down. Stealth was now in a vulnerable position, and Rex slashed the sword, but Stealth caught the blade in-between his hands. Though he prevented the attack from slicing his head in two, it still couldn't prevent the sword from entering his hands.

The blade dug deeply into both hands, a stream of fresh, red blood dripping from each hand and staining the sword. Stealth screamed in agony, as Rex laughed and forced the blade even deeper, causing a stream to morph into a river. Rex released the blade from Stealth's hands and allowed Stealth to enjoy a break from the blade. As Stealth dropped on his knees in agony, Rex stood above him with his blade pointing to the ground and his hands held by his side.

"I plan to finish what I started!" Rex began, and lifted the blade above his hand to finish the final swipe... the swipe that would finally end Stealth's existence from life!

[Storm Wolf]

Tiger crouched ready to spring upon Rex, but Enya suddenly burst forth heading towards him with obviously the same intentions. Tiger did not call out to her because she knew that would only catch Rex's attention as well.

What are you doing? Tiger thought to herself

Easy....I'm saving your pals life here! Obviously Tiger wasn't the only one in her mind, Enya was there to.

Hey what's going on here?! Tiger thought

ha ha....by entering someones mind you become telepatically linked to them....didn't you know? Enya said non-verbally

I hadn't the slightst clue

Enya lept into the air soaring towards Rex, Tiger remained on the ground not to far off.

[R-iZZy]

As Enya was caught at the corner of his eye, Rex shifted his attention to the flying panther and quickly swung the blade at Enya, knocking her with the heavy handle of the sword.

"What is this? A mutant bash?" Rex asked. "What's next, Charles Xavier? This is ridiculous!"

Rex pointed his blade at Enya, "Who are you and why are you meddling in my affairs?"

[Storm Wolf]

Enya smiled showing fangs "That is for me to know....I have to tell you nothing, that I do not wish to share!"

He is strong and quick...but perhaps we can take him if we concentrate all our attacks on him? Enya spoke non-werbally to Tiger

perhaps.... Tiger replied in thought

Tiger had managed to sneek up to Stealth "See..." she whispered "I told you I would return..."