[ Gage ] >>>>>BRIEF<<<<<

[ Gage ] LAST TIME, SAPPHIRE MENDED HER WAYS, AND REVEALED HERSELF TO BE DRAGON AND CRYZ'S GENETIC DAUGHTER. AZURE WAS REVEALED TO BE GAGE'S CLONE, BUT SINISTER ARRIVED AND ATTACKED THE TEAM LOOKING FOR DRAGON AND SAPPHIRE. SAPPHIRE AND X-FACTOR DEFEATED SINISTER, THOUGH WE DON'T KNOW IF HE ESCAPED OR WAS DESTROYED. AT THE END OF LAST SIM, BOTH DRAGON AND GAGE WERE NEAR DEATH. Any questions?

[ Gage ] >>>>>SIM START<<<<<

[ Gage ] LOCATION> FALLS EDGE, MEDICAL BAY.

[ Gage ] SCENE> AZURE, UNCONSCIOUS, GAGE, UNCONSCIOUS, AND DRAGON, SOMEWHAT CONSCIOUS, ALL LAY ON BEDS IN THE MED-BAY. AZURE IS STABLE, BUT DRAGON AND GAGE ARE IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

[ Gage ] <<everybody sim, except seraph, heh>>

< Rhythm > ::walks in to the medical bay, limping somewhat::

< Eve > ::sits and stays near Gage's bed with a very worried look on her face::

[ Gage ] <Dr. Bartlet> ::rushes between Gage and Dragon:: Gage is too badly beaten! His body is shutting down!

< Polaris > ::Is in the medical bay, looking over the unconcious Azure, Gage, and Dragon::

< Arsenal > ::Scowls, watching with his arms crossed:: ((Ach..I dunnae know what I'm doing here..I'm nae good in these situations..))

< Eve > You can't let him die!

< Rhythm > ::walks by the beds on his way to a seat:: is there some way we can help doc?

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::looks at Eve:: He won't. Not today. ::moves to Dragon:: Sinister has advanced the Legacy Virus in you! It's taking over your body!

< Dragon > ::eyes closed except for the occasional flutter, breathing harshly:: ((....i'm cold..))

< Cryz > ::frowns, looking down at Drags then to the Doc::

[ Gage ] ACTION> DESPITE THE FACT THAT SHE'S DYING, DRAGON CAN FEEL HER TELEPATHY SLOWLY RETURNING NOW THAT SINNY IS DEFEATED.

< Rhythm > ::sits, rubbing his right shoulder::

[ Gage ] ACTION> GAGE'S HEART MONITOR FLATLINES...

< Polaris > ::Gives a quick second glance to the doc, before turning to observe the 'hurt' once again. Arms cross over her stomach as she walks to stand near a wall, back leaning against it::

< Eve > NO!!!

< Arsenal > ::Eyes go slightly wide, at the noise, looking towards Gage:: ((Bleedin' hell..))

< Rhythm > ::eyes widen:: shii..!

< Dragon > ...::eyes open, startled and disorientated, but slowly focusing::

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::points to Eve and tosses him some defibrillation paddles:: Shock him! ::still near Dragon trying to stabilize her, injects her with morphine::

[ Gage ] <<err, her>>

< Polaris > ::Blinks as the heart monitor flatlines, leans off the wall, and walks over to stand next to the docter::

< Eve > ::quickly starts to use them on Gage:: c'mon please be okay please please please!

< Rhythm > ::rushes to Gage's side::

[ Gage ] <Dr. Bartlet> :: looks at Polaris:: You! ::points to a monitor:: Watch these lifesign monitors and tell me when Gage gets a pulse back!

< Rhythm > Crap! Eve, shock him again!

[ Gage ] ACTION> EVE'S SHOCKS ARE HAVING NO EFFECT, SO FAR.

< Dragon > ::dull blink at the needle, then turns her head slightly, looking for Cryz:: {{...I can 'hear' you...}} ::weak smile::

< Polaris > ::Nods quickly, and turns to glances to the heart monitor::

< Eve > You can't leave me... I won't let you, Gage! ::tries to use her powers to add more power to the paddles on Gage::

< Arsenal > ::Scowls, clenching and unclenching his fists, watching;: ((Ballacks..t'would be a shame for him t'die..he was a good man.))

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> Dragon...I'm sorry, I don't know what else I can do.

< Cryz > ::smiles at her, looking at her:: ((I can hear you too...))

< Rhythm > ::to Eve:: maybe we should do CPR, you give him mouth-to-mouth i'll try and get his heart going... ::waiting to see what Eve desides to do::

[ Gage ] ACTION> THANKS TO THE SHOCKS, GAGE GETS A FAINT PULSE BACK.

< Dragon > ::manages another weak smile:: {{....that's okay... i'm just glad... to hear again..}}

< Rhythm > ::sigh of relief:: oh man... thank god

< Polaris > ::Blinks and turns around to the doctor:: You've got a pulse...but a faint one.

< Eve > oh Gage..

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> I- ::closer her eyes and grinds her teeth and sighs:: Drag- ::looks at Polaris then moves over to Gage, looking at some X-Rays::

< Arsenal > ::Nods and shifts his position, watching Gage:: ((Good..looks like he'll be okay, for now..))

< Cryz > ::smiles at her, lightly stroking her hair:: ((I love you...))

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::puts down the X-Rays:: He's got major internal injuries, I'm going to have to operate.

< Rhythm > ::turns back to check on Drags and whispers to the Doc:: how is she?

< Dragon > ::tears visible when she opens her eyes again:: {{...I love you too... i'm sorry...}}

< Eve > I'm staying here. ::looks at the Doctor::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::enters the med-bay quickly:: Wait!

< Polaris > ::Green eyes look over everyone, and she moves to go back and lean against the wall, ready if anything happens. Basically staying to herself, arms move to cross over her stomach once again::

< Cryz > ::lightly chews his lip, fighting back a frown, taking her hand softly:: ((don't apologize... you haven't done anything wrong...)) ::manages a small smile::

< Arsenal > ::Frowns, watching:: ((Internal injuries..)) ::Looks towards Bartlet:: So Doc..realistically..what are his..either of their chances? ::Scowls::

< Eve > They're going to be alright ::glares at Arsenal::

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::looks up at Sapphire:: ((huh?))

< Dragon > ::fingers are cold, but she squeezes Cryz's hand lightly::

< Rhythm > ::turns around to face Sapphire::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> I can help him. ::looks at Azure's body:: They have the same body, pysiology, brainwaves. I may be able to transfer Gage's mind into Azure's body.

< Eve > no!

< Eve > What if he's evil again?!

< Cryz > ::lightly squeezes her hand, leaning over to kiss her forehead softly and whispers:: I love you more than anything...

< Eve > I won't let you ::stands up and glares at Sapphire::

< Polaris > ::Gives a glare to Sapphire:: Why would you want to do something like that? Did you see him nearly try to kill us all

< Rhythm > the Doc said he'd be okay, lady you aint touching Gage...

< Arsenal > ::Scowls, looking at Sapphire:: So..since he's a total clone..it'd be just Gage in Azure's body..while..Azure wound up in..::Looks towards Gage's body and frowns:: Good riddance to that bad rubbish..I'd rather have Gage alive, than that ballacks.

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::looks at Eve, expressionless:: I would switch their bodies, dear. Azure would be trapped in Gage's dying body.

< Eve > ::softens up a bit:: you..you promise he'll be alright?

< Dragon > ::small smile, seeming more relaxed and calm, maintaining the psionic contact with Cryz wordlessly::

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ((Gage isn't going to be okay...I doubt I can save him...this may be the only way)) Can we trust her? ::looks at X-Factor for approval::

< Polaris > ::Doesn't give an answer, for she doesn't even trust Sapphire...not after all that has happened::

< Eve > if it'll save Gage...we have to

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::nods and moves between Gage and Azure:: Please move away.

< Arsenal > ::Nods and shrugs:: If she's lying..I'll shoot her.

< Eve > ::stands back:: just save him...please..

[ Gage ] ACTION> IN A MOMENT OF BLINDING LIGHT, AN ARC OF PSIONIC ENERGY MOVES BETWEEN GAGE AND HIS CLONE.

< Arsenal > ::Brings a hand up in front of his eyes, scowling:: ((I dunnae like this..))

< Cryz > ::pulls a chair over and sits down, softly holding her hand, frowning somewhat::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::pulls away:: It is done... Now we must wait for him to awaken.

< Polaris > ::Eyes squint closed, as she watches, sighing lightly:: ((I hope this is the right thing to do...if not...I fear the worse)) ::sighs a bit, and looks down::

*** `Rhythm (endeavor2@205.185.14.158) has joined channel #X-Factor

*** Mode change [+o `Rhythm] on channel #X-Factor by Polaris

*** Signoff: Rhythm (endeavor2@205.185.14.86) has left IRC [kill requested by owner]

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::watches in worry:: (( Please let this work )) ::looks at Dragon:: ((Now...what about her?))

*** `Rhythm is now known as Rhythm

< Arsenal > ::Scowls, watching Azure's body, carefully and looking at Sapphire, frowning:: Ye know I meant what I said..right? ::Watches Gage carefully for a moment, before glancing over towards Dragon::

< Rhythm > i sure hope this turns out well... ::turns away to check on Drags::

[ Gage ] ::coughs:: Where? Sinis... ::tries to open his eyes before passing out again::

< Dragon > ::squeezes Cryz's hand again, weakly:: {{...don't worry... it doesn't hurt now...}}

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> :;watches Cryz and Dragon from across the room:: ((I'm forgetting something...something about them...about me....))

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::moves over to Dragon:: Dragon...we saved Gage, he's gonna be fine ((I hope)). But you...I-

< Rhythm > ::looks at Dragon and the at Cryz, then backs away a bit:: ((i should give then some space))

< Polaris > ::Continues to watch in silence::

< Rhythm > <<then, them>>

< Arsenal > ::Shoots a look, briefly in Gage's direction, scowling as he passes out, again:: ((Damn..no way t'tell yet..)) ::Looks back towards Dragon:: ((Doesn't look like this is all goin' t'work out, after all, though..))

< Cryz > ::ignores everybody, only paying attention to Drags, softly squeezes her hand, lightly stroking the back of it with a thumb::

[ Gage ] <Dr. Bartlet> ::turns, looks at the rest of the team, speaks softly:: I don't know what else we can do. I can't even stabilize her condition. ::looks down::

< Eve > ::frowns:: I was so worried about Gage... Dragon... I didn't even realize it was that bad....

< Dragon > ::hazy psionic brush with Dr Bartlet's mind:: {{...you've done... everything you can..}}

< Rhythm > Well call for help damn it!

< Rhythm > don't just give up on her!

[ Gage ] ACTION> DRAGON GOES INTO SHOCK.

< Rhythm > ::getting in the doctor's face:: call that Moira woman.. do SOMETHING!

< Dragon > ::eyes flutter open again, rolling back in her head, as her psilink with Cryz cuts out sporadically::

< Arsenal > ::Frowns, shaking his head and looking briefly at Sapphire:: Well..ye got any more last minutes to pull out?

< Cryz > ::blinks, stiffening, tears running down his cheek:: ((hon? ....HON!?))

< Polaris > ::Moves to step forward:: Everyone calm down...don't go into a frenzy ::A look of seriousness is given to all of them, before she moves to place a hand on Rhythm's face to calm him down::

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::looks at Rhythm, grabs him, speaks through her gritted teeth:: Young man...please. These may be her last moments. Let them...him and her have them quietly.

< Rhythm > .. I'm.. sorry Doc.. sorry ::backs away::

< Eve > ::tears up:: I'm really sorry we didn't get to know each other more Dragon... ::gives Gage another quick glance and leaves the room::

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ((I remember what I'm supposed to do!…what I saw…)) ::approaches Dragon's bed, looks down:: No doctor. I can save Dragon. I...am supposed to save her.

< Rhythm > ::raises an eyebrow and looks at Sapphire::

< Cryz > ::blinks, looking to Sapphire, tears running down his cheek:: ..h..how?

< Arsenal > ::Watches Cryz and Dragon for a minute, sighing and looking towards Cryz:: ((Poor kid..Know how the bloke feels..)) ::Trails off, blinking and looking at Sapphire:: ..And I was jus' been sarcastic..

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> This was in one of Lucas' visions...I didn't understand it at the time, but now I do.

< Polaris > ::Continues to look on, with a sad look upon her face, green hair clowding her face, as she closes her eyes, near tears::

< Dragon > ::fading in and out:: {{...please... ... stayhere... ...loveyou... don't... wannaleave...}}

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::eyes moving into a look of unsuredness:: I...don't like being replaced at the doctor, but...::looks at the team, then at Cryz:: ...if you can, then do.

< Cryz > ::grips her hand tighter, looking to Sapphire:: if...if you can, do whatever you need to do...

[ Gage ] <Sapphire> ::nods:: I'm sorry for all of this. ::picks up Dragon's hand::

< Rhythm > ::paying close attention to Sapphire's hands::

< Arsenal > ::Watches, frowning:: ((Jus'..what is she goin' t'do?))

< Cryz > ::glances to Sapph then reluctantly lets go of Drags' hand:: ((I'm still here for you...))

[ Gage ] ACTION> SAPPHIRE REACHES OUT WITH ALL OF HER PSIONIC POWERS AND ENGULFS DRAGON AND HERSELF IN A WASH OF BLUE LIGHT. AS THE ENERGY WASHES OVER THEM, SAPPHIRE BECOMES ONE WITH THE ENERGY. THE ENERGY THEN DISSAPATES, SAPPHIRE GONE, AND DRAGON LEFT ON THE BED, HER LIFESIGNS STABLE.

< Rhythm > ::covers his eyes from the glare, then slowly starts to focus on Drags laying on the bed::

[ Gage ] <Dr.Bartlet> ::looks around:: Where'd she go? ::runs over to Dragon and begins examining her::

< Polaris > ::Glances up to see Sapphire just basically sacrifice herself:: She...sacrificed herself to save Dragon... ::Eyes are a bit wide, as she blinks, looking at Dragon::

< Eve > ::re-enters the room:: what's going on..? Is she..?

< Rhythm > what's happened to Sapphire?

< Arsenal > ::Scowls, slightly, looking around:: Eh..? ::Looks towards the life signs:: ((She..she actually managed t'do it..Well..I'll be damned..)) ::Stares::

[ Gage ] ACTION> DRAGON BEGINS TO AWAKE.

< Eve > ::expression changes to that of happiness:: Dragon... you're alive!!

< Dragon > ::hazily opens her eyes:: ((....?...))

< Polaris > ::Looks to Rhythm:: Sapphire sacrificed herself to sae Dragon...Sapphire is gone. ::Gulps a bit, looking down, and then to Dragon:: Welcome back. ::Offers a warm smile::

< Polaris > <<save>>

< Cryz > ::blinks, looking at her:: hon! ::hugs her, smiling in somewhat disbelief::

< Eve > Where did she go? I want to atleast thank her..

< Rhythm > wow.. she came through

[ Gage ] <Dr. Bartlet> ::moves over to Dragon and begins looking over her:: I don't believe it. All signs of the virus are gone. This may be a bit premature, but I think she cured Dragon. ::looks up at the team::

< Rhythm > ::approaches the bed and pats Cryz on the back, bid stupid grin on his face::

< Eve > What about Gage doctor... he's going to be alright too, right?

< Rhythm > <<big, stupid etc..>>

[ Gage ] ::coughs and shivvers, waving his hands around:: No Dragon...ahh! ::opens his eyes:: Huh? ::rubs his head::

< Eve > ::rushes up to Gage's bed:: G-gage... is that you?

< Dragon > ::confused look, which slowly fades:: ((she... gave up herself..?)) ::looks down at her arms where the lesions were::

< Cryz > ::smiles at her, wiping his eyes:: Welcome back ::looks at her::

< Polaris > ::Just watches everyone, smiling glad that everyone is ok. Levitating over towards her wall, she lands, back leaning against it again, as she watches them all closely, glancing down every now and then::

< Arsenal > ::Pales a little, looking from Cryz to Dragon:: Y..ye were lucky..Congratulations..::Starts to move towards the door:: ((If..if only there could 'ave been some way t'save Anne like that..))

[ Gage ] Oh jeeze...head-ache...::looks at Eve, then over at then other bed:: No...thats me. ::smiles, then a quick wince:: What happened?

< Dragon > ::looks at Cryz, her expression unreadable for a few moments, then coughs weakly, speaking:: ..remember what you asked me.. earlier?

< Rhythm > ::the grin gives way to a half smile:: welcome back ::glancing back at Gage:: both of you

< Eve > ::smiles and tacklehugs him:: Gage..! ::starts to openly cry while keeping the very tight bearhug on him::

< Eve > I was so scared that I was going to lose you

< Polaris > ::Moves towards the door as well, not exiting, just watching all of the closely, eyes shifting over to Rhythm, and she's actually glad that he's calm. She gives a glance to Eve and blinks::

< Cryz > ::blinks:: ..the past few days have been like a blur... but... ::thinks:: was it... will you marry me?

[ Gage ] ::holds his hands up:: Nevermind. Tell me later. ::closes his eyes and sighs:: Ugh! Hey, it's okay, kiddo. ::hugs Eve back::

< Dragon > Yeah... that one... ::slight grin:: and please... before *anything* else happens...

< Eve > ::sniffles:: I'll make sure... that you won't ever be hurt again... no matter what..

< Rhythm > ::starts walking out:: checking back on both Drags and Gage before he leaves the med bay:: ... i need a nice shower..

< Cryz > ::blinks at her, raising a brow slightly at her::

< Arsenal > ::Manages to make it outside the Med Lab, leaning heavily against the wall, outside:: ((Ach..all these years..thought I'd gotten over it..I s'pose not..))

[ Gage ] ::chuckles at Eve:: Hey, no biggie...I think. ::looks over at Cryz hearing the word "marry", whispers to Eve:: Whats this?

< Rhythm > ((why the heck was it so hard to breathe in there all of a sudden??))

< Eve > ::blinks away a couple more tears of happiness and looks back at Cryz and Dragon:: What's what..?

[ Gage ] Did I miss something? ::smiles::

[ Gage ] >>>>>EPILOGUE<<<<<

< Rhythm > ::heading up to his room, rubbing his temple::

< Rhythm > <<oops>>

[ Gage ] <<s'okay>>

[ Gage ] LOCATION> SINISTER LAB

< Dragon > <<"I don't care if you have to drag the local.. ::squints in thought, briefly:: ..whatchamacallit.. the guy who does the really short weddings? Justice of the peace? ::shakes her head:: Nevermind... but drag his ass in here before an earthquake happens or the aliens attack or... or... anything else happens!" sorry, i had that typed out :P>>

[ Gage ] <<I'll add it, heh>>

[ Gage ] SCENE> SINISTER, SOMEWHAT IN BAD SHAPE, REGENERATES HIMSELF WHILE WATCHING X-FACTOR ON A VIEWSCREEN SOMEHOW.

[ Gage ] <Sinister> This has, indeed, been an interesting turn of events.

[ Gage ] <Jennifer> ::attending to the some machine, glances back at the monitor:: So it did not turn out as expected, sir?

[ Gage ] <Sinister> Not precisely, yet...I am somewhat fascinated by what I just witnessed. I expected Sapphire to be able to switch the bodies of Azure and Gage, but... ::squints slightly at the screen::

[ Gage ] <Jennifer> Sir? ::turns::

[ Gage ] <Sinister> I predicted Dragon would die or assume some new form as a result of the virus. Sapphire, instead, sacrificed herself. She was the unpredictable element. ::gets up and examines the monitor closely::

[ Gage ] <Jennifer> Perhaps next time such variables should not be introduced into the equation. They almost proved...

[ Gage ] <Sinister> To be my downfall? ::glares at Jennifer:: Perhaps. But it was an overall enticing experience. I look forward to my future encounters with this group. ::draws the image on the monitor back to show the entire team::

[ Gage ] <Jennifer> Shall I prepare the files for you next project, sir?

[ Gage ] <Sinister> Yes. ::turns of the monitor:: It is time to explore new avenues.

[ Gage ] >>>>>EPILOGUE 2<<<<<

[ Gage ] LOCATION> NEW YORK, NEW YORK

[ Gage ] SCENE> SERAPH, STANDS ATOP A HIGH RISE BUILDING, FOLLOWING THE MOVEMENTS OF THE KNOWN AS HENRY PETER GYRICH, AS PER WAREN WORTHINGTON'S INSTRUCTIONS.

[ Gage ] <<of the man knows as, etc...sorry *twitch*>>

< Seraph > ((which way did he go?)) ::looks out over the city and shakes his head:: ((maybe...)) ::glances down the side of the building::

[ Gage ] ACTION> UPON LOOKING DOWN INTO AN ALLEYWAY, SERAPH CAN SEE A MAN LYING COVERED IN BLOOD HIS OWN BLOOD.

< Seraph > ((what?! is that him?)) ::steps up to the ledge and jumps off, plumetting several yards before opening his wings and swooping down to the ground to land near the fallen figure::

[ Gage ] <<gah...stupid typos>>

[ Gage ] ACTION> AS SERAPH INVESTIGATES, HE CAN SEE THE MAN IS WEARING A COM-UNIT WITH IDENTFICATION THAT SAYS: "X-FACTOR - WRAITH"

< Rhythm > <<lol, the rat B dead>>

< Seraph > ::kneels down and checks for a pulse:: hey.. ::notices the combadge:: it can't be...

[ Gage ] ACTION> SERAPH FINDS NO PULSE, BUT DOWN THE ALLEYWAY, SERAPH HEARS A CAR START AS IT'S LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND SPEEDS TOWARD HIM.

< Seraph > ::tries a few more times, finding no pulse:: ((this is very bad.. what?)) ::sees the headlights and raises his hand up to his eyes:: ahh! ::jumps upwards trying to fly out of the way::

[ Gage ] ACTION> SERAPH EVADES THE CAR, WHICH SPEEDS BY HIM AND PROCEEDS QUICKLY AWAY.

< Seraph > ::tries to get a look at the license plate before landing again:: ((what is going on here...)) ::looks down at Wraith, bowing his head and closing his eyes for a moment::

[ Gage ] ACTION> IN THE BLOOD OF THE DEAD X-FACTOR MEMBER, A MESSAGE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN RIGHT BEFORE HE DIED. IT READS: "GYRICH"

[ Gage ] >>>>>>>>end sim<<<<<