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"We don't know what happened. I'm not sure anyone does. Maybe one of the many unconscious students know what happened." Flood suggested. "So far I have been hearing rumours that this is some sort of power play by another group. If so, all we can do is prepare for another assault on another school. That would be my suggestion."

"You say that as if it's a bad thing" Connor said, a small hint of amusement in his tone. But worry was dominant in him, now. Nothing to go on. He had expected it, but if Kijani's sourcds couldn't find anything, was there anything to find? Maybe...it had just been a case of a student losing complete control. But that couldn't be possible, a student with enough power to level the school? No.

So who would gain from this?

Connor watched as Kijani went over to the fridge, unable to help but remember helping her with making her papers pretty much unstoppable. Starting to make the two minute noodles, which up until then, Connor had considered to be fine. How she had managed to get food delivered to the school, Connor still didn't know. He found himself smiling as he watched her, rising up and following.

"Omelettes sound good" he said, deciding that a break would be good. Especially before dealing with parents. Maybe just not thinking on it for a while would bring something out, give some clue to follow. He didn't know. But it was worth a try. "When this is all over, let's take a break and go somewhere"

Kijani grabbed a container labeled 'omelette mix' and put it on the counter. She grabbed a waiting pan, dropped a pat of butter in it, and turned on the stove. When Connor came to her, she stepped close and kissed him. "I was thinking that. Just you and me. No media, no phones, and no work." She and Connor were rather notorious about overworking. One time she remembered he remotely deactivated her devices, all of them, to spend a Friday with her. That had been a good Friday, once she stopped being furious with him.

"Somewhere warm. With beaches." She gave him a lingering gaze. "I love you, but you need a bit of a summer tan. Too much computer light makes you look like a vampire."

Connor found himself laughing at that, "I go to the lab occassionally. And there's flying around in a suit. Not that that gives me sunlight" he said with amusement. Just being here, like this, made him feel better, just with Kijani. "Maybe an island. Less chance of media sneaking around" there were a few places where you could find no media, media black out zones.

of course there was also ways of hiding travel details. When Connor had taken the majority of control from Stark industries, he had had some fun messing with the media, essentially having them chasing a wild goose.

What was the point of being able to hack or manipulate phone lines if you could have a little bit of fun? Especially with the media.

"I mean to get more sun. And then I forget"

Listening to Harry's presumptuous statement was curious. He seemed to have some foreknowledge of SHIELD's business despite his age. While the boy's powers were documented it was harder to know who he crossed paths with to gain his knowledge. He and others like him were likely why she was sent to handle this event and not someone higher up. She was not privi to to the more dangerous or alarming secrets that may exist.

Shaking her head though she offered a small bit of information. "That you know of. Just because you didn't hear about something doesn't mean we weren't actively preventing it. As much as we don't like to admit it we aren't perfect though. Someone went to great lengths to do this without a lot of chatter." Not authorized to divulge much yet she stopped there. Whoever was behind the attack must have a tight knit group or a handful of extremely powerful people. Typically if it was a lone wolf they were more sloppy and wanted to make a point.

Storm

Despite the current conditions she couldn't ignore Makoto. Others could wait, right now her daughter was in pain and no matter what she was going to do her best to comfort her. They both likely needed it in all honesty. Waking up as someone else was not as easy thing to deal with. Thank god Estella's powers were not tied to emotions like her previous ones else the attack would not be the only damage dealt today.

On instinct she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Makoto tightly. It was something she had grown accustomed to doing when raising her over the last few years. Her trying to get away didn't prevent her from holding on. It represented a level of trust that no matter what she would not let her go. "It's alright. Let it out Makoto. I know this is not easy to wrestle with. I'm having trouble believing it myself." Reaching up with one hand she wiped away a tear of her own. How exactly were two people supposed to inhabit the same body? Coexistence could be difficult enough in the physical world. But in a mental state it was much more unknown.

phoebe
Hadnt Phoebe seem that Storm didn't survive? She winced, and began to look for Mokato, "I'll see if I can find her" she said softly, wondering where she would be, or even if she could do anything.

All Phoebe wanted was to just find a quite area and let herself feel. But she couldn't, not while people were suffering. "Mokato!"'she called

Makoto didn't say much and though she knew the cadence of Ororo's speech, it wasn't her voice. It was Ororo's movements, but not her body. It was her expression of concern, but not her features. Everything about the situation felt so deeply wrong and impossible. She managed to ask no one in particular "How?" as her mind fell through all of the cycling questions in her head. None of which Ororo could really answer. How did this happen? How did Estella save/take mom? How was she going to get through loosing her mom again? How was she going to survive this semester's final exams? How did someone take down the entire school? Makoto recognized that many of her thoughts were selfish but as she had learned from both experience and from watching others, it's natural to think a bit selfishly at first as long as you can move past it and still think about others as well. She sat stiff against Estella's body, she just couldn't wrap her mind around Estella having her mom inside of her.

Slowly, Makoto began to regain her composure. She felt empty and light, as if there was nothing left inside of her yet she knew there was. She was simply resting how, eyes puffy and bloodshot but calm. With her knees tucked into her chest and her arms folded across the top she rested her chin on her forearms. Makoto sat quietly, simply watching the people come about as hope and urgency faded. She vaguely heard her name floating on the spring breeze that kicked up dust and sand as it filtered through the now open area. Makoto didn't bother even looking for the origin of the call.

Seeing that this wasn't quite helping the situation she relinquished control back to Estella. Helping Makoto down she sat down next to her. "No no no... Gale, I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do. She wanted to stay with you and I couldn't let go. There wasn't..." She wasn't listening. Couldn't cope with the loss. With the bizarre situation before her. This was not what Estella had in mind. It was supposed to be something good.

In the back og her mind though she knew that something was wrong. It shouldn't have been as easy as it was to pull an entire consciousness in, even if they weren't fighting. Her mental abilities were getting stronger or more unwieldy. Without much medical history on her people it was hard to say what it might be. For all she knew it was a phase. At least she hadn't seemed to find much on it yet. It could also be the interaction between the two species. Without many of the telepaths left though she was kind of on her own.

Despite this she did smile a bit. Even in her head Storm was a great counselor, of course no one else could hear it. Thank you Storm. I'll give her time." She sat and waited patiently. With the search over she wasn't sure what else to do anyway.

Continued to help students out at the medical tent. They were setting to the last of them. Soon they would need to get everyone moved. She had noticed a SHIELD agent had arrived and was conversing with a student and some of the graduates. While everything was weighed and measured with that organization they may be one of the few entities that could provide a suitable shelter, at least temporarily.

harry

This comment caused Harry to laugh, and he said "your fancy agent speak, round and round the topic without actually touching it. You have no idea who did this, did you? Or you wouldn't be here, for one" he said, the amusement clearly in his tone, "you don't know what this school was, truly" he gave a shrug, then stepped away, "in anycase, your probably aren't going to find any things anyone who could tell you anything is probably already dead" he spoke frankly, and then walked away, towards where the dorms had been.

phoebe

Annoyed she couldn't find Makoto easily, Phoebe created a hand full of miniature chlorofiends "find Makoto, for me" this would cut her search time considersbly, and when one returned, Phoebe followed it to Makoto.

It wasn't a good scene. "Oh, Makoto" always one to offer comfort, Phoebe crouched by the distraught girl, but she had no words

Ryan came running back to the school holding a vial of some kind. He handed it off to Connor before he ran back to Phoebe and Makoto. He looked at Phoebe. "You okay beautiful?" He asked knowing he had been gone for a good long while.

Phoebe looked over at ryan, and shook her head sadly, full of relief that nothing had happened to ryan but feel further from Okay then she ever had been.
For now though, she had Mokato to see to, and then she could just let herself completely feel. With Ryan

"I've been better" she managed, looking over to Mokato, she reached out carefully, to gently squeeze one of her hands.

ARNOLD

He finally evaluating the buildings that were still standing. He would ng other keeping them. Most were questionable unstable. With the exception of the specialty built second gym. He could use that. He hide Hus smirk as he walked. He was pleased with the destruction. But it wouldn't be wise to let anyone know that. It was better if the underestimated him until he was ready.

At first, Makoto didn't notice Ryan or Phoebe join them. She did notice when Phoebe grabbed her hand though. It was a familiar touch, a comfort, a true and dear friend. It pulled at the edges of her mind, tugging her back towards the here and now.

Makoto took a deep breath and let the air rush out in a sigh. She was more present now, after taking a few moments to absorb what's been going on. It would take a day or two before she could really begin to tackle the situation with her mom but until then, she still had to do what she could. Shifting her head, more responsive to her environment now, to look at the people who surrounded her. Despite everything she still had her friends.

"Thank you." She said, looking each friend in the eye and squeezing Phoebe's hand back. Despite her own pain she let her eyes rest on Phoebe's, curious as to why her eyes were also red. It struck Makoto like lightning, a silly bit of information for Makoto to overlook. Her already meek and tired body language took on a more empathetic tone. Makoto hadn't seen Mr. Wayne recently, but then again she hadn't been looking. She should ask if they were able to find Pheobe's dad but she didn't want to stir up more pain. Surveying the scene once more she began to feel a touch better.

Despite everything, Phoebe managed to smile, "You're my friend. There are never any thanks needed, for kindness between friends" She said, taking a deep breath, she rose, and looked around as well.

There wasn't much more they could do tonight. And home was pretty much the safest place they could be, for now. In the middle of a major city, it didn't seem likely that whoever did this would attack there. There was no inclination that they would attack normal humans.

of course, she couldn't be sure of that, but there was nothing they could do about that.

"You can't be alone tonight, Mako. I don't think any of us should be. You can stay with us" Phoebe offered softly



Kalinda watched the school grounds, hidden in the shadows. In both hands, she held a dagger. Just in case, although she didn't expect anyone to attack the remains of the school again.

That didn't mean there wasn't danger.

Her eyes followed Arnold, and her eyes narrowed. Kalinda had never warmed to Arnold, and expected she never would. One day, she would find a way to bring both Griffin and Zack as the main personalities but right now, Arnold more generally had the show.

She flung a dagger, and it soared through the air to land in front of him.

Seconds later, she appeared.

"You won't get what you want, Arnold. As I understand it, Stark has already put into motion funding for a new school, and I"m sure Mrs Allen will also do such. And the other teachers. As well as myself. I'll take great pleasure in thawting whatever plans you have" she said in a monotone voice.

"Or did you forget you actually have to own the grounds and the remaining school buildings to actually do something?" She scooped up her dagger, "Not so good at the plans, are you?" and she disappeared into the shadows once more, continuing her vigil over the school.

Ryan had no idea what was wrong with Phoebe or anyone right now. He hadn't lost anyone yet but that did not mean that he would. His father was still in Central City so that was good. "Of course you can. We have a guest room you can use." He said quickly following along with Phoebe. He had no idea what was going on but figured he should help. "What should we do?" He asked Phoebe. She usually had a plan.

@Caits
ARNOLD
Arnold laughed. Silly woman. She thought she could stop him. She had no idea how much money he had acquired over the years. Hell even the boys who took over occasionally didn't know the actual amount. Hiding money from them had been a challenge but he had enjoyed it. He loved challenges. He didn't doubt that others would try to buy the grounds. Or build a school elsewhere. He didn't plan on allowing that to happen. He was going to control the next generation of supers.

Flood overlooked all of the various interactions going on and sighed. " It appears as if they're all bonding over the destruction of The Academy. How humorous." He commented to himself. He sat down on a pile of rubble and looked at Arnold. Arnold annoyed him, but never overtly tried anything bad. Arnold was a wild card in every sense of the word in this situation. Who knows what he would try to do. He is someone who he would have no problem killing, just so that he could make this game a little less random.

Seeing as the boy was walking off June raised a hand to her ear. It could be surmised that she was getting a message from her comm. Afterward she turned her attention to the tents. There was someone she wanted to meet. Walking over to Kagerou she gave her a brief salute. "Commander Rotosu, it's an honor to meet you." This one was still green aparently. No one ever called the woman by that any longer.

Fury must have briefed June personally because her part in the early days of the organization was classified. "I'm not part of SHIELD anymore child. Kagerou will be fine." Not beating around the bush she looked her in the eyes. "What does Fury want?" There was no emotion in her words. She hated when Fury sent someone after her. It shouldn't be a surprise given the circumstances, but it was still frustrating since they agreed not to share that information.

June held her breath as Kagerou spoke. Apparently this woman was immortal or something like that. Fury didn't age much as she understood but the one before her survived everything without changing a day. "The students need a place to go. Everyone that's left can't just go home because they could still be targets. SHEILD can provide a facility until you get on your feet."

Of course, this was probably the best option available to them. "I'll need to talk to the others and see if they agree. But I don't think we have many choices."

Unsure of what to do the alien girl just sat silently. Drawing attention to herself might set Makoto off again. At some point she would need to explain the situation with her and Storm with the others. Even she herself wasn't sure how this dynamic was going to work exactly. Last time something similar happened like this the two sets of memories got mixed. But Ororo still had full consciousness which was drastically different.

Kassy

Kassy came awake with a sudden groan. Her head was throbbing with utter pain, and she heard a faint whine in her ears. There was air on her skin, and it hurt. She wasn't in her water bed. She was... elsewhere. Opening her eyes, she moved to rub an elbow across her face. "Nn..." That movement hurt. "...where am I?" Slowly turning her head, she saw that she was in some kind of tent. But where had she been before? She remembered... being in class. With... Harry, her friend, and some others, and...

"Miss... Kagerou..." She coughed weakly and tried again. Her throat burned, it was so dry. "Miss Kagerou!"

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Connor found himself laughing at that, "I go to the lab occassionally. And there's flying around in a suit. Not that that gives me sunlight" he said with amusement. Just being here, like this, made him feel better, just with Kijani. "Maybe an island. Less chance of media sneaking around" there were a few places where you could find no media, media black out zones.

of course there was also ways of hiding travel details. When Connor had taken the majority of control from Stark industries, he had had some fun messing with the media, essentially having them chasing a wild goose.

What was the point of being able to hack or manipulate phone lines if you could have a little bit of fun? Especially with the media.

"I mean to get more sun. And then I forget"

Kijani laughed faintly. "Yes. And food, and sleep, and alone time with me. You mean to, and forget." She recalled having to resort to some rather... naughty tricks to get Connor away from his keyboard, involving a minor hack, a webcam, and a very expensive lingerie set...

"I forget too." She flipped the solidifying omelette. "With this... I think we'll need to keep an eye on each other. We both know we'll work ourselves to death if we aren't careful." She sighed, very faint. "We're going to need every person on this."

Phoebe

For once, Phoebe had no idea what they were meant to do. She had no plan. No course of action. Nothing. She just stared at Ryan blankly. How was she meant to form a plan, with everything that had happened?

"I...I don't know" She said softly, and swallowed around the lump forming in her throat, doing everything she could to stop tears from forming and falling. How could she stop them?

"I...The students need to be taken care of first, whether back to their parents, or somewhere safe. And then there is nothing else we can do now. So we go home. I want to spend a few hours with Daniel. I want to put him to bed, to read him a story. When this is all over, lets get him that puppy he's wanted" She spoke fast, her voice full of emotions.

She looked back to Makoto, "s there anything you need?"

Connor

"Well, we are alone now" COnnor said with amusement, but then sobered at the comment on overworking themselves. He nodded, "I know. It doesn't mean we aren't going to do just that. I can set ignot up to shut everything down if we are running for more then 18 hours straight" He said, looking back over to hi desk, and the names he had yet to call.

"Everyone will be on this, and probably already are. A lot of our class were there when I left." He continued, "and most likely current students will join as well"

Harry

As Harry Passed the medical tent, on his way to the dorm sites, when he heard Kassy calling out for Kagerou. Shame washed over Harry once more. He hadn't ven considered his friend, nor the rest of their class when he had run off. He had been late to class, which probably saved his life, really. Definitely saved him from absorbing more people's...he didn't have a word for it.

He stopped, and ducked into the tent, "K-kassy"

Hearing her name it took a moment to place the voice. It was rougher than usual. Lifting a hand a water bottle flew to her hand. The girl was going to need water, a good amount of it too. Estella was the one elemental on hand. "Go get Estella please. She is needed at the medical tent."

Entering the tent Kagerou opened up the bottle and let her drink a little before pulling it back. "Not too much at once." Handing it to her she picked up another bottle for good measure. "Estella will be here soon so we can get you into some water."

Without thinking she immidiatly responded with a "Yes sir." The look she received told her to never make that mistake again. Turning she headed to the alien's last location. Thankfully she wasn't the hardest to find with the others around her. Finding to mood rather somber she tried not to be forceful. "Miss Parker , you're needed at the medical tent." After a brief moment of confusion Estella got up and headed to the tent. So far June hadn't had the greatest of luck with the people here but it was worth a try. Looking at Phoebe, Ryan, and Makoto she decided to speak up. "SHIELD is offering a secure facility for everyone to stay it. Kagerou wanted to get some other opinions on the matter."

When the young woman approached and gave her something to do it was almost a relief. Things with Makoto were not going as smoothly as hoped. She wasn't expecting to see a SHIELD agent though. There wasn't much history between her and them so most of the time they got by.

Making her way into the tent she saw Kagerou helping Kassy. "How can I help?" Explaining the situation the girl nodded and began to gather water that floated freely above the ground.

Kassy smiled and quickly lowered her eyes as her friend Harry walked in. "Harry... You're okay." She reached out her hand for him. While she knew she couldn't meet his gaze, she still wanted to know that he was real. Her head ached. As soon as Kagerou came in, she gratefully accepted the water. "Thank you, miss Kagerou." When the bottle was pulled away, she reached out for it like an unhappy baby. She knew she had to go slowly, though the desire to chug the entire bottle was strong.

Estella came next, and while she wasn't quite familiar with the elemental woman, she was still happy. Rising slowly from the table, her legs trembling with fatigue and dehydration. As soon as she got near, she simply dove into the orb of water, tucking herself into a little ball. Her legs simply gave out then, sliding from a bare, human form to a brilliant orange tail with black fins. Inhaling deep, she let the water coat her insides.