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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 7, 2007 11:10:08 GMT -5
Maven looked around at those gathered in her room. She had her family back, but that wasn't going to last for long.
"If everyone agrees..." said the violet Viper.
From the corner of the room, Jade and Indigo stood up, "We agree."
"And I'm ready to take on the energy," added Jade.
Ebony saw the look on her daughter's face and nuzzled her, "Sorry our reunion was so short, but if we correct this little problem, you and Krill will be able to grow up with a mother."
"I know, Mom," Maven smiled, "This is a moment that I'll cherish."
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Sept 7, 2007 11:31:56 GMT -5
"The same with you Chase," Phoenix said as she nuzzled her son. "We'll get this fixed."
"I know," Chase said. "I'm ready to pitch in what energy I can."
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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 7, 2007 11:40:16 GMT -5
"Alright then," said Maven, straightening up, and starting for the door, yet looking back to see what everyone else would do, "Follow me."
"We're right behind you, Mave," said Krill, pulling in behind his sister. Ebony, Jade, and Indigo fell in behind him as Maven moved out the door, through the living room, and out the front door.
The desert lay out in its expanded glory.
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Post by Reiji Neko Mitsukai on Sept 7, 2007 22:09:00 GMT -5
Edward nudged his children gently, and they moved forward to follow him after he and his mother moved after the crowd. The two adults drove side by side; the fact of their impending seperation wasn't real until now.
"Edward... Have either of the kids shown any signs of inheriting your father's darker half?" She was sure to say this quietly enough so the kids behind them wouldn't be able to hear. If they didn't know what their father was, then she wasn't about to ruin their childhoods.
"No," he answered just as quietly. "They're still pretty young yet, but Maven said she'd know if one of them inherited anything from either of us. We'd be able to sense it."
There was so much more he wanted to tell her. Like how his uncle adopted him after her disappearance. And how his grandparents were all there for every big step in his life. And how her replacement driver became the team's primary driver after he raced for a whole season in her stead.
And how back in Indiana, her old crew chief David was dying. And her hauler, Danielle, was caring for him. And how David had said he wished he could have seen Anastasia again.
But he didn't. Because he knew if he did, she would first want to go to Indiana to see them all. But they needed to get back, and fix this mess so none of it would ever happen. So he would grow up with a mother.
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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 7, 2007 22:35:32 GMT -5
(((((OOC: That should be a fanfic... The discovery of Hazel's demon inheritance...)))))
It was Willy's Butte that Maven had led them all to. She had decided that the best location was the place in which they all knew well. She slowed and rolled around, her tires crunching on the dirt, and faced those assembled there with her.
"I really wish that we had more time to spend with each other as a family, but..." she paused to take a breath, "but, I realize and understand that those of you that had come through the timestream must go back to your correct time."
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Post by Reiji Neko Mitsukai on Sept 7, 2007 23:01:25 GMT -5
(We should start plotting. We need to decide what the trigger is.)
Edward gestured towards his children. "Time to say good by to your grandmas, kids..."
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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 7, 2007 23:08:11 GMT -5
(((((OOC: I can only think of kids on the playground teasing her mercilessly...)))))
Hazel and Justin went up to their grandmothers. "Bye, Gramma Ebs," they said, "Bye, Gramma Annie. We'll miss you."
Ebony smiled down at her two future grandchildren, "Don't worry, we'll see each other soon, hopefully."
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Post by Reiji Neko Mitsukai on Sept 7, 2007 23:16:32 GMT -5
(It should probably be something extreme... Maybe Maven in some kind of danger?)
Anastasia smiled, but forced back the hotness she could feel building in her eyes. "I'm sure we will."
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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 7, 2007 23:33:47 GMT -5
(((((OOC: That's a possibility, but who would want to put Maven in danger? She really doesn't have any enemies...)))))
The children grinned and snugged their grandmothers, then they went back over to their father as they knew that their mother had something very important to do.
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Phoenix turned to her son, "I promise that I'll be a good mother."
"I know, Mom," Chase nodded, letting her nuzzle him.
~~~~~
Ebony then approached Maven and Krill. "It's been an interesting experience to say the least, but I don't wish to repeat it again."
"You learn something new everyday," said Krill, "Mom, I'm sorry for acting like such a brat when I was younger."
"It's okay," Ebony's eyes threatened to tear up, "It was my fault anyway. I should make an effort to listen instead of judge."
Krill smiled, "That's an idea." He went to nuzzle her, "I love you, Mom."
Ebony then turned to Maven, "Thanks for helping us figure this out, Mave."
"You're welcome," Maven nodded and let her mother nuzzle her, "I've always had faith in you, even though, on my and Krill's part, you've been gone for 25 years. I've never given up hope that you'd someday return, if only for a little while."
"I'm glad you think that way," Ebony smiled, "Too bad our reunion didn't last long."
"No worries," Maven replied, "You'll have plenty of time to "catch up" once you get back to your own time."
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Post by Reiji Neko Mitsukai on Sept 7, 2007 23:47:38 GMT -5
(I dunno... We could always fall back to the religious-nut plot. Someone somehow finds out Edward is half-demon, and tries to get to him- since both his parents are considered dead- through his wife, since she willingly married him.)
Edward nuzzled his mother again. It had been so long, he didn't want her to leave. But he didn't really have a choice. At least he knew she was alive and well, and not dead as the rest of the world believed.
"I love you, Mom..."
She wanted to hold him tightly and never let go. "I'll always love you."
She pulled away and forced a smile for him. "See you 25 years ago..."
He returned the smile despite himself.
She then turned and nuzzed each of her grandchildren. "Be good and listen to your mama and papa, okay?"
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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 8, 2007 0:01:26 GMT -5
(((((OOC: That idea could be used... I think we should start discussing this by PM...)))))
"We will," promised Justin and Hazel, who were beside their father.
Krill gave his mother a quick nuzzle and joined the outside circle so as to not interfere with what his sister was about to do.
Maven turned to Jade, "Are you ready?"
"Yes," nodded the Enzo girl, "I'm ready."
"Then hold still and remain calm," instructed the violet Viper, "Aunt Nix, Chase, and I are going to pool our magic together and send it into you. Then I'm going to cast the repeating and recharging spells. The final time-travel spell will be up to you."
In a few minutes, Jade could feel the outflow of energy pouring into her and sense that the two spells that Maven had mentioned had been cast.
"Deflagrate muri tempi et intervallia*!" Jade chanted the correct incantation this time. There was a bright flash and then the time-travelers disappeared from view.
After awhile, Maven opened her eyes. Tears were beginning to flow and streak down her sides. Krill cautiously drew toward her, as did Chase, to comfort her.
(((((OOC: *Burn down walls of time and space!)))))
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Post by Reiji Neko Mitsukai on Sept 8, 2007 0:08:26 GMT -5
(I think we forgot about the ones that weren't with the group...)
Edward pulled up beside his wife, nuzzling her. Their children followed to snuggle up against her side.
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Post by ebonyviper on Sept 8, 2007 0:17:26 GMT -5
(((((OOC: I think that they were tagged....)))))
"They're going home," she whispered, "They're going home."
Maven was comforted by her family. She was glad to have them with her now. All she did now was just rest for a bit, as the outflow of her energy had somewhat drained her.
Chase was feeling the same as Maven, but he was keeping his emotions to himself. Even though the reunion was short, he was glad he had gotten some issues straightened out with his mother.
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Post by Reiji Neko Mitsukai on Sept 9, 2007 0:45:14 GMT -5
The bright flashes of light were multiple and blinding, but didn't come with the unconsciousness that it previously had. When their vision cleared, they found themselves in familiar surroundings...
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Sept 9, 2007 0:45:35 GMT -5
With another flash of light followed by the usual blackout, Phoenix let out a groan as she felt the ground beneath her threads.
Where they finally in the right time?
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