RPG An Assassin's Life [M-LSV]

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick contiued to laugh as the others too wondered what the humor was in such odd behavior.

"Well...it's simple really...though I guess I've been the only one observing her for this reason."

The others took faces of confusion once again. Phelan simply crossed his arms and listened with a nuetral expression.

"See... Jalena has like two modes, the killer and the teenager. I just find it funny that the two change so suddenly and that the difference between them is so great." Zeddrick contiuned to laugh, then seeing no one else laughing stopped suddenly. Wierd looks were cast at him.

"What? So I'm a studier of people...sue me."

Just then the intercom system buzzed into live with Henry's voice. All looked up to the speaker as Henry cleared his throat.

"Attention, all AD-0 members please report to the conference room immediatly. A new mission has just come up. Breifing will begin in 10 minutes. Thank you."

The group seperated then some heading directly to the office while Lina and a few others went to change or freshen up.

[Redemption]

Jalena heard the announcement as she dried herself off in her room. She was still sniggering over her actions towards the others.
? Poor things, they have no idea what to think about me,? Jalena said to herself, ? But I can?t help it. When I switch sides, it?s so sudden that it takes me by surprise. Ah well.? She changed into her assassinating gear and immediately turned back to the cold, cruel Jalena everyone knew. Fastening the last buckle on her shoe, Jalena walked out of her room and headed towards the conference room.

When she got there, everyone was already there, sitting at the huge circular table. Jalena sat herself between Zeddrick and Phelan. She placed her hand on Phelan?s knee and flashed him a quick smile. Before long, Zerverius entered.

? I congratulate all of you on your successful missions. There was only one glitch but it has been dealt with accordingly?? He looked at Jalena who gave him an icy stare right back. ??Now lets starts on our new mission. This one is a retrieval mission. All of you will be going to Vatican City in Rome. You will be retrieving Leonardo Da Vinci?s notebook from the Pope?s Palace where it is kept under maximum security. This notebook contains valuable information that this government dearly needs. You leave in 12 hours. Prepare for your mission. That is all.?

All of the group rose and left. Zerverius watched them leave, all unsuspecting of his own agenda he was using them for.
? Just like puppets?? he muttered to himself.

Jalena made her way to her computer and started typing furiously. Phelan came up behind her.
? So, Vatican City hey? Looks like fun.?
? Leonardo Da Vinci?.? Jalena said breathlessly.
Phelan looked at her strangely. ? What?s the matter??
Jalena stared at a picture of Leonardo Da Vinci. She put a finger on the screen and traced his face. Phelan started to worry.
? What?s the matter Jalena?? he asked again.
? He?s connected??
? To what??
? To my past, my present and my future.?
Phelan looked utterly confused.

[Gelgoog Pilot]

All during the meeting Zeddrick held his hands under the table clenched in tight fists. Somewhere in the middle of it he found his right hand gripping the hilt of suffering. [I]Hmmmm I bet i could do it...One split second and HIS troubles would be over. Hopefully her's as well...No...I can't...not yet.[/I]

He got up to leave...not knowing what to do for 12 hours. He wasn't sleepy or hungry. Besisdes that he was perpared already, like always he took only his blades. Well that and fresh clothes...no one wants a stinky assasin.

"Well I think I'll just plant myself on the couch and wait...maybe get in some reading or junk like that."

So he sat there. Thinking over what him and Phalen had talked about. His hands still holding the unread newspaper.

[I]Could I break it...to save someone else? I think that's justification enough...BAH! Why am I seeking justification? I'm a damned soul as it is.[/I]

[Redemption]

[I]Could I break it...to save someone else? I think that's justification enough...BAH! Why am I seeking justification? I'm a damned soul as it is.[/I][/QUOTE]

Jalena stared at Leonardo's picture, feeling some sort of connection to him. Phelan looked from her to the screen. Her face showed a feeling that he had never seen before. It was genuine love. Not love lovers would have. Love like a daughter would have for her father. It was a startling experience for Phelan. Then, suddenly, Jalena snapped out of it. She started typing furiously again.
" Jalena?" Phelan asked.
" I don't know what Leonardo is trying to tell me but its important," Jalena replied. The tone surprised Phelan. It was full of kindness and intrigue, something that rarely entered Jalena at all.
" Jalena, you talk as if da Vinci is still alive. And what do you mean he is trying to tell you something?"
" I don't know. Something's wrong. Something wrong is going to happen. We must leave sooner. I don't care if Zerverius punishs me again. Leonardo is trying to tell me something important." With that, Jalena rose from her seat quickly and left almost in a run. Phelan stood there dumbfounded. [I]Something must of really happened for Jalena to act like this. It's the same way she acts when something about her parents pops up. But has she gone mad? what does she mean Da Vinci is trying to tell her something? It doesn't make sense.[/I] Phelan shook his head, confused.

Over the PA system Jalena's voice boomed.
" All assassins to the aircraft. We are leaving in 10 minutes. Circumstances have interferred. Be ready otherwise you will be left behind." Phelan looked at Henry, who ignored the announcement, then starting walking to the runway.
" What has got into her?"

[Anne]

LIna heard the announcement when she was leaning over a table with floor plans and layout of the Pope's Palace. She quickly looked up and headed for the door. Turniing back she debated wether or not she should bring htem along with her. Grabbing she mummbled "Better safe than sorry."

Making a quick stop to her room she grabbed her duffle bag and threw it on her should. With the rolled up maps under her arms she jogged to the runway area. She saw a couple of the others heading over to there. [I]I wonder why we are leaving so quickly. Also why did Janela make the annoncement .[/I]

Climbing into the airplane she set the maps down and place dher duffle bag over her head. Janela was already outside the plane waiting for the others. She sat down in a seat and placed her seatbelt on making sure it was very tight. Lina hated flying with a passion.

[I]Ii wonder what Rome looks like. I have always wanted to go there. Maybe it will be as beautiful as all the picture I have seen. Maybe we can stay and look at some sights. That would be much fun.[/I] Different thoughts ran through her mind as she waited for the others.

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick had ben anpping on the couch when the announcement woke him up. He listen carefully not use to hearing Jalena's voice on the intercom.

He rose to his feet and walk in a less casual manner than usual. Checking his gear as he went he made a quick stop at his room to pick up his already packed things. Then made his was down the corridor. Ahead of him he saw a few others swiftly walking to the runway.

As he came out of the large stone dorrway leading out to the runway the noise of the jet filled his ears. He loved that sound. So powerful yet so docile. He moved tawords the plane when he spotted Jalena. She stood there figiting slightly seemingly in a hurry. [I]Hmmm I think I get it...she isn't suppose to be leaving like this...besides the ergency of it all I don't see our boss anywhere.[/I]

A grin spread across his face as he began boarding the plane. Jalena also smiled a devious smile as she ushered Zeddrick the last straggler onto the flight.

" Heh. I think I'm going to like this."

[Zephyr]

OOC: Sorry for the disappearing act. Personal matters interfered.


Phelan shook himself back to reality. There was no time to worry about Jalena's odd behavior. Moving quickly he rushed upstairs and grabbed a small, black leather bag from his room. Inside was a portible computer and other equipment he used for hacking into computers. Given the level of security around the notebook they were being sent to find, he figured he may need the computer.

Rushing back outside, Phelan moved across the small tarmac, and into the side entrance to the aircraft. He dropped into one of the chairs, and placed his bag in the small storage area underneath the seat. Jalena sat in the seat next to him as the plane started to move.

Phelan turned to he and spoke in a low voice. "What is going on Jalena? It is not like you to act this way."

"There is...something I need to do before this mission."

Jalena fell silent, and refused to answer any more of Phelan's questions. Phelan just sighed and sat back. [i]This is going to be a long mission.[/i]

[Redemption]

Jalena stood up as soon as the seatbelt sign was off. She made her way to the cabin.
" Where are we going miss?" the pilot asked, looking at her.
" Rome. And we need to get there fast," Jalena replied then exited. Pouring herself a shot of vodka, she thought about the mission ahead.
? Why would Zerverius want Leonardo?s notes?? The thought puzzled her. There had to be something of value in them. And he probably expected her to have them translated before they returned.
? I hate that man?? she spat before sculling the shot. Jalena grabbed her gun out of her thigh holster and pointed it behind her.
? Hey settle down Jalena, it?s only me,? Phelan replied coldly, ? By the way, Magnum?s arrived.? Jalena poured another shot and downed it.
? Good. I?ll introduce him to the rest now.? A ruffle of clothes caught her attention behind her. There he stood. Magnum, codename ?Ice?. Quite appropriate. The stare he gave everyone was just like hers, cold and lifeless. She put away her gun.
? Magnum, follow me.? He nodded. They both walked out into the main seating area where everyone was sitting on couchs. Their attention turned to Jalena and the new stranger.
? Everyone, this is Magnum. He?s been on another mission and only arrived back an hour before we left. He?ll be joining us on our trip.?

[Hayashi Hansuke]

Magnum followed Jalena into his seat. He noticed that all of the other assasin's have "suspicious looks" on him. "

"It's not surprising me though." he told himself.

By his observations, Ice can tell that all of the people around him right now are top-notch assasin's. "Guess I'll got to show them what I can do in the mission I suppose?" Ice said pulling his beloved ballers "Cold" and "Frost" and started to clean it.

"Hey Jalena!"

"What's the prob Ice?"

"I just like to remind you that the position I always want is to be the sniper. But if you have any positions for me I'll just accept it I guess. But you know that putting a cold bullet at the target's head is the only thing that completes me" Ice said making his hand look like a gun then "BANG!".

"I always remember that Ice" Jalena said turning to the plane's control panels.

Just when Ice is gonna return his Ballers on his side, Easy suddenly appeared on his back and tried to grab his guns to Ice's surprise. Ice tried to retrieve his guns but it is already in Easy's hands.

"Nice guns! Two .45 caliber Ballers with customized silver casing and pearl handle plus upgraded grooves for maximum power. Man, one of this alone can cost about $ 500,000 to $650,000. I have dreamed having these babies." Easy said playing the guns on his hands showing some exhibitional acts.

"I give you 3 seconds to give it back to me" Ice said focusing his icy blue eyes on Easy. "Three" "Two" "On..........e"

In just a blink of a second, Ice is already pointing two Sig P90's, one on the head and one on the heart of the surprised Easy. "Just give me my babies or your'e history"

Everyone was surprised on what they are seeing right now.

"Stop it! Both of you!" Jalena yelled walking between the two assasins. "We are allies here remember. We work as a team. Easy just give his guns. You don't know how much it means to him. And Ice..." Jalena stared to him like fire versus ice "Please lessen your temper. I don't want a mission to be a failure just because of a stubborn teamate that has a short temper."

After saying such words, Easy handled the Ballers to Ice who is lowering the pointed guns and slowly the two seated and became silent just like two kids having scolded by their mother.

[Redemption]

Jalena looked at Blake and Magnum as they sat down quietly. Her temper was getting near breaking point. Magnum always seemed to have that effect on her. She walked smoothly over to Phelan and sat down next to him.
" I swear I'm going to kill that Magnum one day," she growled. Phelan smiled. The group grew tired and soon, all of them except Jalena was asleep. She laid her head on Phelan's shoulder. She looked over at Zeddrick and Blake who, inadvertently, slept with their heads touching at their sides. A snigger escaped from Jalena's mouth. Tanya, Lina and Leon slept on the three beds that changed from seats for the flight. Darkness soon followed. Jalena stood up, moving Phelan's arm from her lap. She walked to the cabin and looked at the pilot.
" I'll take over for a while. You go and get some sleep."
" Alright Miss Hunter," he replied as he moved out of his seat and gave the headset over to Jalena, who slipped in his seat. The pilot moved out of the cabin and went to his quarters. Jalena flicked some switches and pushed some buttons before taking the controls of the plane.

7 hours later....
The bump of the plane signalled their landing. Jalena had woken everyone up beforehand and told them to fasten their seatbelts. She had landed the plane with ease and done all the necessary things to make it safe. The city of Rome sprawled out in front of them. The morning sun poked its blazing head over one of the seven hills of Rome. AD-0 filed out of the plane, crossed the tarmac and went to their cars, four red Ferraris. Everyone managed to get themselves into a car and drive to their accomodation, Caesar's Palace. Soon they were in their rooms, preparing for the night of work ahead. Jalena walked out of her room and made her way down to the pool. Bored out of her brains, and with no one to talk to, she stripped off completely, dressed in her bathing suit and dived in the pool. The cool water caressed her skin. She swam to the side.
" Leonardo, what are you trying to tell me?"

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Man did Zeddrick hate flying...not only was he afraid of hieghts but the damn ear thing always bothered him to no end. He was frantically rubbing his ears as he got off the plane cursing under his breath. Blake said something to him but is sounded like simple mumblings to him.

"Damn these ears..." As he continued to rub them.

Jalena lughed from behind him and raised her voice a bit. " You know...rubbing them doesn't help. You have to try chewing gum or yawning." She smiled as she said this then headed to one of the cars.

[I]Hmmm yawning eh? I think I can do that.[/I]

As he yawned his ears did start to pop, and as they did the group was startled by a sudden shout of joy as Zeddrick jumping in the air laughing.

At the hotel Zeddrick sat in his room watching Blake sleep. Jet lag he had said. Zeddrick didn't feel any, he was more anxious to do the simple recon work on the days ahead.

" Ahh nothing like acting like a tourist."

A sudden splash caught his attention, he walked out onto the balcony to see Jalena swimming.

[I]Hmm probably the only other person up...maybe I should get to sleep also...[/I]

[Zephyr]

Shortly after their arrival, Phelan snuck out of the hotel and headed into the "bad" part of town. Phelan needed to blow off some steam over the actions Zerverius had taken earlier. There was always one way he enjoyed blowing off steam. Every major city had one, and it did not take long to find it.

Twenty minutes later, Phelan was knocked to the ground by a brutal kick to the chest. Around him the crowd roared, and the person that delivered the kick smiled smuggly. Phelan merely kicked off the ground and answered the kick with a cresent kick to the man's skull.

Taking part in underground fighting matches was not the healthiest way to relieve anger, but it suited Phelan just fine. To make it more interesting, he had decided to take on the biggest fighter that the underground had to offer. The man was six inches taller then Phelan, and had to weight seventy pounds more, most of it muscle. That just made it more interesting.

His opponent stumbled from the kick, ginving Phelan enough time to perform a sweep kick, followed by a fast as lightning neck jab. The tall man fell to the ground clutching his throat. One last elbow slam to the face finished it. Phelan stood up and left the fighting ring to return to the streets. His face was bloody, his body would be bruised tomorrow, and his head still ached from an earlier punch, but he had managed to blow off the steam he needed to, and came out of it with a decent bit of prize money.

[Hevn]

[COLOR=RoyalBlue][SIZE=1][B]"You sure got an interesting way of letting out steam Phelan."

Phelan, with a mold shock on his face, saw Tanya as he turned around in the corner, leaving the underworld.

"That was a pretty fight but I could've made it more fascinating. Sadly, Jalena's gathering the group again. A little disappointed to not see you around if you ask me."

"Have you been following me or did she ask you to follow me?" Phelan raised a brow.

"Both actually. I was in the mood for eavesdropping but Jalena called up my cell asking for a regroup just as I was about to follow you. So I told her I could just inform you about it." Tanya said calmingly.

"Fine. Let's go then." Phelan said as walked passed Tanya.

"I know Zerverius is up to something Phelan. Jalena may only be slightly aware of it so don't ever let your guard down. She needs you most this time." Tanya smiled and started to walk herself.[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Jalena stood in the center of the room. her usual 'business' look on her face. Zeddrick studied it quietly as he sat on the couch. [I]Actually...she's pretty cute either way...her other side is much more appealing, but...this way she has a tough look on her...yet...an innocence as well.[/I] He moved a bit to the other side of the room. Getting restless waiting for the others he had been the first to be notified. Also he had been given the difficult task of wakinf up Blake. he looked over at the still sleepy look of Blake. [I]Easy...heh...He isn't so easy to get out of bed I had to roll him off the bed and kick him a few times...[/I]

Everyone but Tanya and Phelan came after 15 mins of waiting.

"Good thing Phelan isn't here, I don't know if I'm over that little discussion of ours..." He mumbled softly to himself.

Just then the two arrived, and quickly took a seat. Jalena took a deep breath then began to brief them on the plan of action.

[Redemption]

Jalena saw Phelan and Tanya enter the room. Her expression immediately softened as soon as she saw her favourite person, practically her brother. Phelan smiled at her. A warm feeling spread throughout he body. She felt so strong now, strong enough to look after her group she had become quite attached to.

When everyone was seated, she started on the mission. She described the details of the mission, showing them the layout of the Pope's palace, giving each of them their jobs. Phelan and Zeddrick will break into the vault. Tanya, Lina and Leon will be the scouting team, looking for anyone who dares interfere. Magnum will be in his favourite position, sniper, on the roof of a neighbouring building. And herself? Well, her job will be watching over all of them, making sure none of them will be in any danger. After finishing the speel about the mission, Jalena's expression brightened.
" We are expected back to headquarters in three days. We need to pace ourselves. Now, to get into the Pope's Palace and scout it, there is a gala ball there tomorrow evening. I expect everyone to get ready accordingly. Suits for the guys, formal dresses for the girls. From now until then, you need to gather your clothes and things." Jalena brought out wads of Lira, one for each of them. She handed them to everyone and smiled. " Now, go. And Phelan, I want you to stay behind."
Phelan looked up at Jalena. The expression on her face didn't hide the feeling in her eyes. It was sadness and anger together in a lethal mix.

After everyone left, Phelan stood up and confronted Jalena. He could see the anger in her eyes. In one sweep, Jalena slapped Phelan's cheek hard. The impact threw Phelan's face to the side. He held his hand up to his cheek. A red mark appeared where Jalena's hand connected with his face.
" Never ever do that again," Jalena's icy voice hissed.
" Do what?"
" Go to the underworld without me."
" I can do what I want Jalena."
" ........I don't want to lose you Phelan." Phelan looked up at this comment. Tears trickled down Jalena's face even though the expression on it was as hard as stone. He went to hug her but she pushed him away and walked out of the room with her head held high. Phelan's arm hung limply by his sides
" Why can you never show any emotion Jalena? Even when it is bursting to escape your soul." He shook his head and headed to his room with the wad of Lira in his hand.
____________________________

Guns held steady, Jalena moved around the man kneeling on the floor, blindfolded.
" Who are you?" Jalena enquired icily. The man neither moved nor talked. He just knelt there, with his hands tied behind his back with plastic ties. Jalena pressed the guns' barrel against the man's head. She could feel him trembling in fear.
" You could just tell me and I will talk to you civilally, with no weapons," Jalena said a little more kindly. A relieved sigh came from the man's mouth.
" I am Luke Noble." Jalena put her guns back into their holsters and untied the blindfold. She helped Luke up from the floor and sat him in a chair. Luke could now see they were in a bedroom, Jalena's to be exact. Jalena sat down opposite him, her legs crossed in front of her.
" Why were you hiding on ou plane Luke?" He didn't answer.
" I have all day and night to wait for your answer. I will treat you civilally if you answer my questions."
Luke looked away from Jalena's lifeless eyes. " I can't say."
" So, you work for 'them'?" Jalena replied immediately. Luke jerked his head up to look eye-to-eye with Jalena.
" How did you...."
" I know more about you than you do me Luke."

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick looked at the clump of Lira in his hand. A confused look crossed his face as he scratched his head with his left free hand.

"What in the hell do I do with this? I mean really? She wants ME to buy a suit...I don't know anything about suits. Hmmm hoow much is this anyway..." He continued to study the money in his hand. " Well looks like quite a bit." A grin filled his face. "I bet I could get a cheat suit THEN buy tons of great food!"

Blake was awoken by an annoyed Zeddrick.

"Get up you ouf! You're going suit shopping with me." He continued to shake Blake out of his sleepiness.

"I don't wanna!" He cried as he turned to lay back down. In a swift mothing Zeddrick swept Blake off the bed and onto the floor.

"Like I said lets go...I feel wierd doing this alone...and besides two heads are better than one right?" He stood up and silently waited for Blake to put his shoes on and finish getting ready.

In a half an hour the two were a rather pricey suit store. Not known to them at the time they marveled at the suit fine feel and great fit. However once they paid for them they recieved their change. Both jaws dropped.

"Oh crap...I wanted to find a nice pasta shack somewhere too...I only have like 10 bucks left...I can't eat less that ten Lira worth of food I tell you." He clenched the money in his fist then shoved it into his pocket. Blake did the same. Then Blakes stomach grummbled.

"Stop that Blake...I don't need to be reminded."

"Ok...YOU tell me how to stop being hungry and I'll stop reminding you of how we should have went to another store." Zeddrick rolled his eyes and walked towards the Hotel. 30 blocks away...

"WHAT you two guys bought Armani tuxes..." Tanya's look of surprise startled the two.

"Umm...is that a bad thing?" Zeddrick asked perfectly innocently. Tanya smacked her forehead.

"Yeah...they are ONLY the MOST expensive stuff you can find."

"HEY! I think we found that out find on our own ok...Blake...I htink we better save these things for use after this mission..."

[Redemption]

" How about this one my dear?" the elderly man suggested, holding up a black dress. Jalena looked around at it.
" It would make me look like a gothic. Have you got something in red? Preferrably lace-up and a-line?" she replied, sitting on a stood in a designer's shop. Her mood had not improved since her encounter with Phelan, although shopping was a good thing to take her mind off it. The elderly man walked out of the dressing room and came back with a dress that was exactly what Jalena wanted. Her eyes lit up the moment she saw it.
" That one will be perfect," she said as she stood up. The man folded it up neatly and placed it in a bag. Jalena handed over most of the Lira, took the bag with a thank-you and walked out of the store. The dress she had picked was a blood red colour which matched perfectly with the colour of her hair and the colour of her eyes. It was almost skin tight and would show off most of her feminine curves. Now, all she needed was a way to get back to the hotel.

After catching a cab with the remainder of her money, Jalena arrived to her room when she heard people talking down the corridor.
" You bought Armani suits?!?!" Tanya's voice drifted up the corridor.
" Yeah, is that bad?" Zeddrick's voice replied.
" They are just the most expensive suits you can get!" Tanya explained. A smack signalled she hit her forefead with her hand. Jalena started laughing.
" I should have given them more information about Italy. Oh well." She unlocked her door and entered her room. Luke Noble was lying on her bed, fast asleep, still with his hands tied behind his back. Jalena left her dress inside the wardrobe and left. Making her way down to the gaming room, she thought about what Luke had told her in the last few hours. Not verbally but physically. He had said all she needed to know about who he was and what he did. Jalena jumped into a couch from the back and landed on something squashy and alive.
" ARRRGHHH!"
Jalena performed a one-handed flip to get off whoever it was. Zeddrick sat up and looked at Jalena. Snippets of laughter escaped Jalena's mouth. He did not look impressed.

[Zephyr]

As the tailor finished the measurements for his suit, Phelan unconscioussly reached up and scratched at the area that Jalena had hit him. The pain in his cheek had subsided long ago, but the memory still bothered Phelan a bit. If nothing else, it proved that he had become too comfortable around Jalena. Anyone else taking a swing like that would have risked losing the hand before it hit him.

"Alright, all done," the elderly tailor said, snapping Phelan out of his rememberence. "I have a suit that could fit you, though I will need an hour to make the adjustments."

The gentleman moved to the back and returned with an ash grey suit with a white shirt. Phelan nodded his approval, and followed the tailor to the counter. "There are two more adjustements I would like you to make," Phelan said under his breath. Most of the big-time criminals knew this man had connections, and would eagerly help them, for a fee.

Phelan spoke quietly, to avoid drawing attention, but the gentleman understood perfectly. Phelan paid for the suit, the "adjustments," and turned to leave. He would return later to retrieve the suit, but for now he went back to the hotel. When he got back up to his room, Phelan began checking his portible computer. He expected that he would need it for the vault, since nothing was ever easy in this business.

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Jalena continued to giggle as Zeddrick lay there trying to catch his breath. Not only had she scared the living hell out of him but she landed right on his gut, forcing the wind out of him.

"You should look more carefully next time Jalena." He sat up clutching his stomach.

"Oh come on it didn't hurt THAT much."

"Well you aren't exactly the wieght of a feather you know." He said rather sarcastically.

"WHAT!?" Jalena shouted and flung a pillow at Zeddrick. The first he easily dodged while the second thrown immediatly after the first hit him square in the face.

They both laughed then for a few minutes. Zeddrick stood up and stretched a bit.

"Well I better go coordinate myself with whatever Phalen has planned." He rolled his eyes as he said that. As he left the room he through a pillow casually back behind him hitting the ususpecting Jalena.

Upstairs he entered Phalen's room without so much as a knock. He was sitting there staring at his computer screen. [I]No doubt preparing for tommorrow.[/I]

"Well...what are yours plannes Phalen? I ask because you are sort of my superior officer."

"You've gotten one thing right Nemisis...I'm superior...but I'm not an officer or YOUR leader. I like you follow Jalena, so that means you follow her EVERY command on this mission...no repeats of the last. You understand me?"

".....Yeah...I read you loud and clear." He turned and left, his fists in balls of rage. [I]Don't worry...I WON'T let that happen again...even if I have to kill that bastard myself.[/I]

[Redemption]

Jalena stopped laughing as soon as Zeddrick left the room.
" Awww...that's no fun." She pouted as if a spolit child had just been denied something she wanted. Standing up, Jalena arched her back.
" Damn. I really wanted to have some fun," she said to herself. Jalena parked herself on the couch Zeddrick was just in.
" What am I supposed to do now?" She tapped her fingers on her arm, thinking about what she could do.
" I suppose I have to wait until tonight then..."

Hours passed....
" So, you aren't going to run away anytime soon Luke," Jalena said to him. Luke sat silently on the end of Jalena's bed. Food and drink was on the table before him. There were no utensils for eating as Jalena knew that he would definitely try and use them to break his bonds. She undressed in front of him, ignoring his gaze, and dressed into the blood red dress she had bought earlier that day. It clung close to her body. Jalena arranged a silver necklace around her neck and laced her shoes around her ankle. She brushed her hair and arranged it in an elegant way. Now with everything on, she lifted up the side of the dress so she could strap on her thigh gun-holders. After that, she walked, her hips swaying side to side, over to Luke who couldn't keep his eyes off her. Jalena untied his bonds.
" You stay in here. If I have found that you have escaped, you will be a dead man walking. Understand that." Jalena walked out, gaining a few years in age.

Jalena tapped her foot on the marble floor of the foyer, waiting for everyone to arrive. She clicked her tongue impatiently.
" Where are they?"

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Zeddrick finished putting the Tux on. Very carefully. He then strapped his blades acros the back of his waist. The suit perfectly hididng them.

"Hmmm better be extra careful with this suit...Hell it cost more than I do..."

He was leaving when the recalled something, he doubled back and grabbed his small laptop. Again he was leaving when he remembered something else. Some after shave. [I]Have to keep the ladies happy some how...[/I] He thought grinning to himself.

"Ok. I actually think I'm all set to go...now where to the lobby?"

"Yeah....where else?" Blake stated from the hall. Zeddrick jumped slightly, he was only talking to himself previously.

"Christ Blake...I just bought this suit I'm trying NOT to dirty it eh?" Laughing out loud. Blake joined him as then made their way downstairs.

There Jalena was waiting. Rather immpatiently they noticed.
[I]Well....that's quite a dress...Besides that she doesn't even look her
age...Hmmmm[/I]

((OOC: sorry blacke if I move your character just trying to keep him alive.))

[Anne]

Lina placed the slim black fitting dress on. It was sleevless and fit tightly to her body the dress ended right above her knees. She placed her high heel shoes on and did up her make up. Looking at her short hair she wondered what she could do with it. With a quick run through of her brush she left it how she normally wore it. Afterward she grabbed a small glock and gun holster and placed it on her right thigh. Looking in the mirrior she made sure it couldn't be seen. Than she took at a small pair of round black earrings. Each of those earring were a small explosive devise that s friend of her made made. Lina had to be careful to make sure they didn't go off before she wanted to. Once she took them off her ear again she would only have five minutes until the went off. When they did the explosion wouldn't do too much damage but enough. Taking one last look at herself in the mirror she headed out of her room. Lina was sure that just about everyone was in the Lobby about now.

Taking the elevator down to the Lobby. She got off and seen that Jalena was watching impationly. "Sorry I am running so late." Lina said quietly and waited.

[Hevn]

[COLOR=RoyalBlue][SIZE=1][B]"These things are horrible... I can't move in them". Leon laughed as Tanya kept on muttering on how she doesn't like dresses... ANY kind of dresses. She kept squirming from time to time under her blue silk gown that matched her hair. Apparently, she had to let go of the yellow ribbon because it doesn't quite fit her attire so she let it loose this time.

The high heels is a different story though. She needed a constant someone to hold on to as she have been close to tripping and falling on her face for about ten times now. And the real events hasn't even started yet.

As she walked out of the room cussing, she saw Blake and Zeddrick making their way down the lobby too.

"Woah... looky looky who's in a dressy" Zeddrick teased.
"Don't even start with me Nemesis. I can hardly move in this thing but I'm willing to change into something comfortable and kick your Armani-suited ass." Tanya threatened.

"You look great Princess." Blake stated. Tanya blushed and started to walk along with them but the darn gown was a little long that she stepped on it and waited for her mighty fall. It didn't happen though as Blake was just in the right place at the right time to catch her.

"Whew... that was close. Thanks." Tanya exhaled and regained her poise. What an embarassing night...

And so it was that Blake stretched out his arm and invited Tanya to take it. He was willing to be the kind of company that Tanya needed tonight. Not a date... just someone to hold on too just in case...so our princess gladly took it.

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[COLOR=Purple]Sorry Blake... moved your character ^_^x[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Zephyr]

Phelan resisted the urge to grumble to himself about the suit. He did not dislike the suit itself, just the way that it fit. Like all suits, it was confining, and clung tightly to the wearer's skin. Such clothing always slowed him down when he needed to move qucikly. Phelan merely bit his lip, and decided to deal with it for now.

There was one part of the suit that Phelan did like, however. The special adjustments he had asked the tailor to make. The first was simple, a small pocket hidden in the left side lining. It was designed to carry the knife he normally stored in his leather jacket's lining. The second "adjustment" proved more costly to aquire. It looked like a normal watch worn by society's elite, but it contained the same hidden garrote as Phelan's regular watch, which was far too common of a design to blend in with the crowd at the gala event.

Phelan hid the knife and slid the watch over his wrist as he left the room. The elevator ride was slow, and the muzak from the speakers would have been irritating if Phelan had still had his mind in reality. His daydream was cut short by the jolt from the elevator's stop on the ground floor. Everyone was waiting in the lobby for him to arrive. Phelan had to hide his surprise at seeing Jalena. She was definately stunning in the red dress she had chosen. As before, Phelan's thoughts were cut short, this time by Jalena, who chewed him out for being the last one to reach the lobby.

[Redemption]

Jalena waited for Phelan to join the group. She so dearly would have loved to yelled at him at this present moment in time but somehow, it just wouldn't come out. Without a word, Jalena turned to the door and walked out. The others followed. At the road's edge was a limousine, their transport for tonight. The driver opened the door from her. She flashed him a smile before entering. Everyone else piled in.

The trip to the Pope's Palace was a quiet one. No one dared opened their mouth. Jalena suspected it was because of the mood she was in. In fact, they were quite right. One, she was angry at Phelan for going into the Underworld without her. Two, she was disappointed at Zeddrick for going when he did. And three, Luke was really frustrating her with his lack of co-operation. She lent back into the seat. [I]I suppose I would do that same thing so I sort of can't blame the guy.[/I] The car rolled to a stop. Blake, Phelan, Leon and Zeddrick climbed out. One by one, the girls exited the car. Blake and Tanya went together, much to Tanya's approval. Zeddrick, Lina and Leon walked off arm in arm, chatting to each other. Finally, Jalena exited the car and took Phelan by the arm and both of them walked into the Pope's Palace.

OOC: Ok guys. You have free reign til I get back. Make sure it sticks to the storyline. And don't go past the part where we steal the notebook. I have something special up my sleeve.