Something i need...

[Maya]

Hidden in the darkest corner of Los Angeles, in the dimly candle-lit back room of a club few dare to enter, esspecially those with souls, sat a woman shrouded in a black cloak, the hood pulled forward to shadow her eyes. What i could see of her face was ravaged by age, the wrinkles creasing her features told of countless years of life, and that slight, knowing smile was capable of chilling to the bone.
But i was not afraid. I couldn't be, not if i was to get what i had come for. I had ensured that Josh would be at the uni, and Aila at school, and that Doc was busy.... noone knew i was here, so no one could stop me, but on the other hand, no one could help me if i had trouble leaving this place... When i entered, she spoke before i could introduce myself.
"Ah. So you have come at last." She said.
"Er, yeah." I replied, "I've come for..."
"I know what you are here for, child." She snapped, "You think my age makes me senile?"
"No, I..." I was annoyed, she was trying to put me off guard.
"Sh." She said. "Now, child, my question is, are you ready for that which you want?"
"Yes." siad stiffly.
"Really? It is more powerful than you can imagine, and takes great strength to fight it's hold. Can you be sure that you can control it?"
"I have to." I replied simply.
"Yes, yes, this great fight... you are prepared to make such a sacrifice, if it comes to that?"
"Yes." I replied, quieter now.
"Then take it." She held out a black velvet pouch, and i took it. "But do not use it lightly, and never underestimate its power, child."
"I wont." I said. "How mu..."
"Do not insult me. Take it and leave." The old woman ordered. I nodded,
"Thank you." And left the room. I pushed my way through the club, and breathed deep when i emerged into the bright sunshine finally. I looked down at the pouch that lay in my hand. "No going back." I murmured, and hurried to my bike to get the hell out of there.

["Rogue" Annie Amina Cross]

((Wonder what she took.))

[Jessy Jackson]

(((me too)))

[Maya]

((yeah, ill work that out myself sometime soon. ;D only jokin, i have a basic idea ))

["Rogue" Annie Amina Cross]

((Cool))

[Jessy Jackson]

(((Yey)))

[Jackson ''Doc'' Ellison]

(((Mind if I join in?)))

[Jessy Jackson]

(((Sure)))

[Maya]

((course u can))

I got home, and sat on my bed, taking out the pouch once more. I held it gentley, wondering how long it would be before i was forced to use it... and whether I'd come out the other side. It could kill me, i knew that, and somehow that didnt btoher me anywhere near as much as the fact that i could survive, but never be myself again...

[Jackson ''Doc'' Ellison]

(((Dojo)))

"What do you want?" I said, not looking up from the pad I'd been repairing.

"I had an interesting visitor today," the old woman said. I'd been forced to use her a few times, both for information and equipment. One of my 'contacts' around the place.

"Do I care?" I said. Just because I knew her, didn't mean I liked her.

"You should," she answered. "Pretty blond like that shouldn't be getting things like she did," I froze. she wouldn't come to nme if it wasn't someone I know, so that left... "Such a pretty necklace too. A piece of jade like that..."

"Maya," I whispered, looking up. she'd already gone. "Mal, review defence protocols and lock up. I'm gonig out."

[Maya]

I set up my small pentacle, and set out some candles, sitting crossed legged on the floor and turnign out all the other lights. It had been a long time since i'd taken the time to meditate for no particular purpose, other than relaxation. I breathed out slowly... i would need my full focus in the battle to come.

[Jackson ''Doc'' Ellison]

It was fifteen minutes after the old woman had been and gone. I was worried about what she'd given Maya. Scratch that, i was terrified. I knew what the Old Girl trafficked in, and I was afraid whatever it was Maya now possessed would do more than hurt her.

Knocking on the door of Maya's apartment, I wondered how I was going to broach the subject. Screw it, i thought. The time for secrets between my sister and I were long past. She deserved to know.

[Maya]

In this state i was aware of everything around me, and had sensed Doc before he even entered the building. I had a feeling that this was a bussiness trip, and reluctantly bought myself out of the trance, ready to open the door only moments after he'd knocked.
"Hey Doc." I said, feigning total innocence rather well i thought,"Whats up?"

[Jackson ''Doc'' Ellison]

"What are you up to, Maya?" I asked, straight up.

"I don't know..."

"Cut the crap, Mai," I said, as gently as possible. "The Old Woman visited me at the Dojo. What did you get?"

[Maya]

For a moment i just starred at him. WHy would she go to him? What did she mean to gain from it? For i knew damned well she only ever acted for her own good. Eventually i said,
"Something i need."
"What was it Mai?" He demanded.
"I told you- something i need, something we will need. Incase you've forgotten we have a big fuck off war coming!"
"I didnt forget, Mai, which is exactly why we cant risk you messing with something that could hurt you!"
"Im not i kid, Doc." I siad tiredly, sitting down on my sofa. "I know its powerful, but if it comes to the stage where there is no other way..."
"Mai...."
"Doc, i know you're taking the same kind of precautions. Josh told me what you got out at the Dojo."
He fell silent.
"This is the biggest fight we've ever fought." I continued. "Its not jut us, and its not just a group of demons pumping for an apocalypse. Its an entire race of demons, and its the whole world fighting them... only our world isn't ready for it, and we all know it."
Neither of us spoke for a minute, until i said,
"So if one of us who is ready has to be sacrficed to win the war, by using something i may not be able to fully control... well then so be it."