Havok and Tempest were in there quarters when there internal alarm went off.
They both groaned as they'd only managed a few hours sleep from there night off in Heaven.
"Leave it" Kim grumbled "I'm way too tired to deal with it right now"
Havok sat upright slowly, clutching his head.
"They're calling us specifically. We gotta at least answer it"

Kim rolled onto her side. "Fine by me, I'm goin back to sleep"

Havok got up and walked over to the comm and pushed a button to respond. A voice crackled to life on the other end.
"Prelate Havok. Apologies for the early wake up call but Sinister requires you and Prelate Tempest's presence. There's been a problem."

"A problem with what exactly?" Havok asked grumpily

"I have no idea sir, I was asked to contact you and give you instructions"

Havok turned to his wife. "We better get cleaned up. Sinister wants to see us about something. Sounds urgent"

Kim rolled her eyes and slowly made her way out of bed.

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So... she needed a distinctive woman, or man, who was accessible to her, known to the Prelates, but wasn't an X-Man. She didn't need to think about it very long. Turning, she asked, "Erik, can we stop by Heaven for a few minutes? It's on the way."

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Icefire narrowed his eyes at the thought of the club Heaven. "Heaven, why there?" he asked. But nevertheless, he pulled over into the parking lot of the club. It was always busy and noisy. Icefire had little business there since he was an abstainer but occasionally Magneto would have ordered him to spy on someone. He opened the doors and after everyone got out, he locked the car. He didn't want to know how Magneto will react if his car was stolen.

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I was cured all right.

Havok and Tempest stood outside Sinisters chamber.
"you may enter now" came the voice of the two brain trust guards.

Tempest shook her head "I hate that part"

They both walked in to see Sinister already standing waiting for them

"Lord, you wanted to see us." Havok said with authority

"Yes, Alex. It appears Lucifuge has been compromised" replied Sinister, his voice was empty.

"Compromised? What do you mean by compromised, Lord?" Kim interjected.

"What I mean by compromised Kimberly is, it appears he went for a little drunken ride, he's now captured at the Xavier Institute. I need you and Alex to retrieve him"

Havok roared "We should just leave him. Serve him right for being so foolish as to be captured by Magneto's X-Men"

Sinister turned to Havok sharply "Lucifuge is one of my best soldiers. You will do as you are requested of me without question"

Havok backed down. He looked to Sinister as a father figure, he did his orders without question.
"As you wish." he bowed

They both left Sinisters chamber and made there way to a transport area.

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Icefire stood in the shadows of a corner while Dani was doing whatever she wanted to do when he noticed someone. He was sure he was mistaken but just to be sure, he apporached her and asked, "Excuse me, but are you Tania?"

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I was cured all right.

After being greeted by the hostess, Dani led her two companions to the bar, where she flashed a dazzling smile at the barman on duty. Pausing a moment in thought, then requested, "A glass of Chassagne-Montrachet, if you please," letting the lilt of her Spanish accent become more obvious. At his surprised look, she smiled. "Come, now, you can't expect to maintain your reputation as an upscale club if you don't keep this fine wine in supply. And there may be some profit for you if you make sure it's from a good year." She tossed her credit chip carelessly down on the counter.

"Yes, miss - but I'll have to go down cellar."

"By all means." Dani watched him leave. Good. That was the main gossipping element out of the way. With a quick, "I'll be back," she turned and headed over to inpect the piano. It was the work of a moment to find what she was looking for - several strands of long, red hair, undoubtedly from the resident entertainment. Mission accomplished.

Returning to the bar, she waited for the barman. Taking the long-stemmed glass from him, she raised it in a toast - "Salud y esperanza" - and drained it.

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Tania raised her head slightly towards the voice.
"Sorry can't help you." she said as she downed her beer and walked into the crowd.

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(Phoenix, how long has Tania been imprisoned? Do she and Dani know each other?)

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"No, listen," Icefire said. "I am Erik Misinus. Magneto ordered me to find Tania Creed or Pantera. Are you Tania Creed?" When Icefire saw her face, he knew it was her. Now it is a matter of either she will come or not.

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I was cured all right.

((I'd say about..6 months approx. Depends on how long you want to have been in the team))

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Tania ignored him and walked deeper into the crowd. She'd been spotted she had to find some sort of escape.

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(ok, yeah, they know each other)

Twirling the hairs inconspicously around her finger, Dani spotted Icefire talking to someone, who turned and left, trying to avoid him. She caught a glimpse of blonde hair - Tania? Surging into the crowd, she tried to find her, not wanting to call out her name.

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Tania walked hurriedly into the crowd, turning slightly to see someone follow her. She recognised her as Dani. Quickly doubling back and taking a hard left she found herself in a dimly lit corridor. Looking up she saw a crossbeam. Deftly jumping up she caught the bar and used Nightcrawlers gymnastic training to swing up and land safely on the beam.
Silently she let her legs split as she watched and waited.

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Dani paused at the entrance to the corridor, flattening her back against the wall, wary of an attack from any who might be watching Tania - or even Tania herself. "Tania," she called softly. "It's me, Dani. We've been looking for you for so long; we want you to come back. I don't know what Apocalypse has done to you, but we want you safe with us. Please come - I don't want to have to force you."

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Icefire swore quietly and looked through the crowds, while calling Magneto and telling him, "Dispose of the brute. We no longer need him." He took out a fireball and threw it at the drinks behind the bar. They lit on fire immediately, causing an effective distraction. He thought he saw her go through a corridor and went towards it.

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I was cured all right.

Dani heard Icefire's message to Magneto and groaned inwardly, thinking, bad call.

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