A hell of a battle

[a_time_slip]

It was midnight, and most of the city streets were filled with people, cars and the noises associated with urban living. This street, however, was quiet and dark. Nearly all of the buildings were abandoned and crumbling, the streets deserted except for the rare gutted out car sitting on blocks.

The building in question had once been a warehouse, and stood strong on the street. It was enmity tonight, because clearly something was about to happen.

Debris was cleared from the large floor area, and a large circle drawn in white chalk covered more than half of the floor area. Other than that, the building seemed empty, as though it waited.

ooc: this is assuming julian already found the weapon. Open to everyone as usual, posting order skill be added as people reply

posting order: Phoenix, Julian, Janie, Morgan, Semiazas, Belial

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[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

Phoenix is here and very much out of sight. Having checked around as much as he can, the turncoat demon has picked a vantage point as high as possible, way up on a gantry, whilst remaining in the shadows.

He's very edgy, hoping that whatever's coming is having an off day, and that a certain party can fucking shoot straight. Though he's well-armed himself. A blade, a handheld quantum blaster, and an identical crossbow type affair to the one he's given Julian. Makes sense for the firebolts to look similar.

[lostinthefog]

The set of weapons hasn't been too hard to discover, and after frowning at the note -- surely it's not Janie who has written that? --, he grabs blade and crossbow and progresses farther into the building.

Without much of an idea what to anticipate, Julian considers it safest not to remain in one place, but rather to keep moving. So he's roaming the building silently, keeping himself to the shadows, and searches for any trace of life in here -- supernatural or not.

[a_time_slip]

At some point while Julian is in the building, things change. The circle of chalk seems to burn into the floor and the time traveler is off to the side of it, dressed in a black gown, eight inch heels and wearing a simple black collar. Iron shackles at her wrist and ankles chain her to the floor, and she looks just plain tired.

A demon. and then Lynn appear not long after her, and appears to be waiting. Neither seem armed, and take a second to laugh at something.

[immortal-pirate.livejournal.com]

Morgan is waiting on a gantry on the opposite end of the warehouse of Phoenix. He is similarly armed as his sire. Along with his cutlass, hidden beneath his leather coat, he has a crossbow. It gives both he and Phoenix a clear view of the warehouse floor and the perfect position to catch their enemies in the crossfire.

An experienced fighter, Morgan is utterly calm. He maintains his position and waits for a signal from Phoenix before he moves.

[hells-duke.livejournal.com]

Semiazas appears alongside Lynn. Minus reinforcements - for the time being. He's purely tagging along out of sheer interest in Lynn's capabilities. Endless destruction is one thing, but Semiazas is intrigued to learn of what she can do under constraints.

And besides, it's not his honour that's at stake here, but Raum's. He nods to the demon with Janie and Lynn, his brother Fallen, and approaches Janie with a mocking air.

"So. Where is your champion?"

[iswithoutworth.livejournal.com]

Belial stood not too far off, looking comfortable and surprisingly unimposing. Lips thinned out into an unimpressed line as his eyes flickered from spot to spot, his reason for being there was the same as his reason for being anywhere-- because he felt like it.

Besides it's been a while since someone attempted something like this, and far be it from him to miss the entire thing. He'd even wore his nice red coat for the evening.

"This better be worth the trip."

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

There's a soft curse from Phoenix. Lynn's presence is enough to chill the demon's blood. And it changes everything. That, coupled with Morgan's appearance, means Phoenix is far better off making his presence known. After all, this is not some war in which he'll be expected to side with Lucifer. It's a challenge over property, and his grudge against Lynn - namely the destruction of his homeworld - is already known among Hell's highest.

He steps forward on the gantry, looking down over the gathered opposition and calling to Semiazas, Raum - and Belial, for that matter. "I'm no fucking champion. But I'm sure you'll be happy to note my official objections in this matter." Phoenix's gaze rests pointedly on Lynn, then Janie.

[lostinthefog]

When Julian hears sounds and then voices, he immediately de-manifests and reappears closer to their source. He's in a shadowed spot now from which he can see the circle and who has gathered there. Crap. Entirely too many people; and Janie along with a girl in a spot where they could be easily caught in the crossfire.
That's when Phoenix steps forward, and Julian stares for a moment, dumbfounded. Phoenix, of all people! He doesn't seem to be an ally of the demon near Janie, but whatever he is doing here, he isn't going to stop Julian from fulfilling his task.
So, the vampire leaves the shadows, too, crossbow ready in his hand.

"I'm here", he answers Semiazas' question.

[a_time_slip]

Even though it had been drilled in Janie's head that she would have to watch anyone fighting for her get defeated, she was glad to see them there. Looking to Raum, she tried to gauge what level of permissions he would give her.

None, because Phoenix was there, and both Lynn and Raum were not happy about the marks they couldn't remove. Looking at them, she saw and heard laughter.

"Him? " Lynn , looked disbelieving as she laughed "I see why he needed backup."

Lynn stood in the circle, and waited. This would be over soon and she'd go on to cause more trouble.

[immortal-pirate.livejournal.com]

Morgan was slightly surprised that Phoenix and then Julian broke cover. But then, these were supernatural beings they were dealing with, perhaps they could sense their presence already. The child was something else, he could sense that much himself. Power. Immense power.

He stood then, and revealed himself as well. "I might as well join the party."

[hells-duke.livejournal.com]

"Don't underestimate her.." Semiazas is in the process of talking to Belial, when he's rudely interrupted. His facial expression runs the gamut from long-suffering but resigned irritation; (Kaelen) incredulity; (The halfbreed) and...

"Darkness, they're coming out of the fucking woodwork tonight." (That would be this newcomer) "Duly noted. Objection denied."

Stepping back a little, he nods to Lynn. Speaking, as ever, to the duality, not merely the one. "Be my guest."

[iswithoutworth.livejournal.com]

"It's nothing to do with underestimating anyone, I've seen many that can put forth a good fight which had no value as a show. Heads lobbed off much too quickly." Mind you, he was already here so he saw fit to stay and watch, at least for a while, it could prove itself entertaining.

"You know what they say about rats--- or roaches for that matter." It wasn't as if he was exactly anymore fond of his own kind than any other. Regardless, it's better he came than sent anyone else in the East, it could have proven unfavorable considering the current guest list.

[ashes-ascended.livejournal.com]

Of course, he hadn't seriously expected any joy out of the formal declaration. But should this come to Lucifer, Phoenix wants it known he's played it by the book. Tensing, the incubus remains on the gantry for the moment, it being easier to see where to go once the shit starts occurring.

Scanning the warehouse he makes note of all available cover, figuring that everyone here who matters, is fireproof, with the possible exception of Janie...never really came up in conversation, that. It's also a safe bet that neither side will allow her to come to harm

'Heads lopped off too quickly'.. not if he knows Lynn... Right now, he's keen to let Morgan know that their first priority is to cover Julian's back.

[lostinthefog]

Julian tries to keep his eyes on everyone. With the exception of Janie, no one in here is exactly trustworthy to him, but for now, the real threat seems to come from the group of demons around Janie. The fact that it isn't only one certainly is going to make this ugly. But then, what can you expect from demons? Better to make this quick.

He raises his crossbow and takes aim at Raum, as he is the one standing closest to Janie. "Alright. Let's get this over with. Release her."

[a_time_slip]

Lynn wasn't at all worried by Julian or the group that seemed to be on janie's side. Making sure that it was apparent how bored she was, lynn made the first move.

Snakes began to swarm around the ankles of Julian , Morgan and Phoenix. "She's here for the show. I'm not releasing her."

Janie watched in horror as snakes came toward her too, eventually wrapping around her ankles, then wrists. They were special snakes, almost tentacles that would alternately burn and freeze whatever they touched.

[immortal-pirate.livejournal.com]

"Son of a bitch!" Morgan cursed when the snakes started to wrap around his ankles burning and freezing. He danced backwards along the gantry, trying to kick them off. Finally, he drew his sword from it's hiding place beneath his coat, stomping and slicing the creatures to bloody ribbons.

When he'd killed the last one that was attacking him, he glared down at the little girl, keeping silent, though the look on his face said clearly, 'Is that the best you've got?'