Familiar Faces

11/7/00

~UMBRA~
*a lone figure walks up the darkened alleyway, a smile on her silvery lips as she steps out into the main street....lamplight glittering off of 'club outfit'..music can be heard echoing from down the street where a long line forms...she pau ses briefly at the end of the line, standing on tiptoe to look over at the burly men guarding the door....a small pout creases her face before she steps out of line...a smile once more on her lips as she walks up to a lone male closer to the front of the line* Hello *she leans forward and kisses him as she worms ehr way into the line, a flirtatious smile on her lips as an arm sankes aorund his waist*

~VERTIGO~
*she zipped up her jacket, her gloved hands stuffed in her pockets, most of her hair was hidden under a old nike baseball cap, she kept her eyes on the pavement, each street-light illuminating her before she would dissapear into the shade for a few seconds, at the corner she lifted her head to read the street name, a frown upon her lips she looked down the streets, as if unsure of the right direction, before crossing and continuing, she wasn`t lost exactly, she knew she had to find a house... but other than a memory of what it looked like.. and a idea of the location within the city it meant she walked street after street*

~UMBRA~
*The guy looks down at her surprise quickly replaced with a leer as he in turn wraps his arm around her waist* Hi baby *a hand slowly creeps down lower and she shoots him a killing glare...but he smiles and looks over at the bouncers then towards the back of the line..a resigned sigh leaves her as she grabs his offending hand and pulls it back to her waist...it was too damn cold to stand out there all day..they take a step forward and her hopes rise as they approach the front door..the sooner she gets in the sooner she can ditch this clout...as they stop again, his hand once more wanders, this time upwards...* Enough *She mutters through gritted teeth then as his hand continues its journey she suddenly turns a resounding smack echoing up the street drawing many startled gasps from others in line...he glares at her, a red mark standing out clearly on his cheek...one of the bouncers approach, ready to throw him from the line and he points at her, arguing his case....as the bouncer turns his attention towards the male she carefuly slips under the rope and wanders from the line...she didn't need attention....better to forgoe a night of fun than risk that*

VERTIGO
*Army boots dressed her feet, they lasted longer than anything else, plus they kicked butt, she stopped at the next corner, looking down each of the three streets that were opened to her, before turning left and heading down the street, wind picked up a bit, snapping at her jacket, she hunkered down into the jacket as she walked. she had on a backpack with very few belongings, a change of clothing, a book, a video, brush, and her old teddy bear. last of her belongings from when she had a family. she didn`t have that anymore. now it was just her... she stopped halfway down the street to look up at a old house, it was boarded up... black marks above the windows... silent testamony to a long ago blaze.. was the house she was looking for even there? the people there? she didn`t know. but for now she needed someplace...*

~UMBRA~
*before the bouncer can turn to get her side of the story she was gone* damn and I was gonna enjoy myself tonight *she mutters to herself as she turns a corner, her shoulders hunched against the wind* ...didn't need the attention though.....not with so many vanishing... *she sighs* I gotta get out of there *..but it would be hard...the lair was her home, had been for a few years now, ever since Aura found her..leaving yet another home would be tough*

~VERTIGO~
*she played inni, minni, Mini Moe with the streets, finally deciding on a course, she hurried now, it was getting later, darker, and she didn`t like the night, no matter how well it concealed her... it concealed others better. besides she didn`t know if the place was even safe anymore. she couldn`t even remember where it was exactly. she paused and looked around, she didn`t see anyone... no one would see... she sat down, her hands on th e pavement, splayed out, she glanced around a bit more... before closing her eyes... maybe she could pinpoint the centre of the city... and use that to find out where she was... right?...*

~UMBRA~
*as she turns another corner she almost trips over the girl sitting against the wall* uhmm sorry, *she glances briefly at the girl as she steps around her* Excuse me *the words almost cautious as something about the girl rings of familiarity....something she can't place...and that tended to mean danger to her these days*

~VERTIGO~
*like a cat frightened it seemed she jumped in the air .. before scuttling backwards* keep away! *her voice filled with fear... fear causing her to react the only way she knew... her power lashed out... to unbalance the other girl..*

~UMBRA~
Man your jum...*she stumbles and falls flat on her ass, a look of surprise crossing her face* DAMN shoes!!! *she reaches down, and plays with a lopsided heel* thats what I get for buying a bargain

~VERTIGO~
*Bella is still scuttling back until she realises the girl isn`t after her, she blushes, standing up quickly and brushing off her jeans* yeah well you snuck up on me. *she offered defensively .. just a natural... just some... hey... she looks familar... she makes sure shes got enough distance between herself and the girl but close enough to still use her power if needed... a natural wouldn`t know what she was talking about* I`m looking for some... friends... *she licks her lips glancing around. still edgy still cagey.* They have a place.. called.. the Lair..

~UMBRA~
I what? *disbleif hangs heavy on her voice* I did no such thing *She glares at the girl as she stands up, almost growling as the broken heel completely falls off* DAMN!! *she reaches down and pulls the shoes off..she didn't really want to walk home barefoot, but what choice did she have, it was easier than limping the whole way* fine...*she looks up, a sarcastic grin on her face*.go find your friends then *..she knew exactally where the lair was, but there was no way she was teling this one, or anyone for that matter...things were dangerous enough as is...for all she knew this chick was G.U.A.R.D.*

~VERTIGO~
*she steps back... probably mistaken... or this girl was like that robot... pretending innocence until she let down her guard...* yeah... I guess I should... *she wasn`t about to turn her back on her... she kept looking around... its only when she gets back into this city that she has problems.. a whole year away.. but life was no fun running... no permenate place... she isn`t going to start on her way until this girl shoved off... no way was she gonna be followed*

~UMBRA~
*she rolls her eyes and shakes her head* man you're a damn rabbit, jumping at your own shadow...get a backbone will ya *she looks down at her shoes, a look of disgust on her face as she hurls them into the middle of the street* those are useless now *.... well she didn't think this one was G.U.A.R.D. and she vaguely recognized her, but that meant nothing....she wasn't about to betray her home and her friends*go play with your friends *Star steps towards the girl and around her...after all, thats the way she was heading to begin with*

~VERTIGO~
*as soon as she moved close Bella backed off she frowned watching the girl leave... she adjusted her backpack again before looking down the streets... she glanced back to the girl before crossing the street and heading up to the corner and turning it... she stopped and glanced around the corner... just a natural... no one important... she frowned... it had been too long to remember where the place was.. she ran down the street quickly turning another corner. maybe she should see how much money she had and look into gettnig a motel room*

~UMBRA~
*as she reaches the end of the street she pauses briefly to rub her now cold feet and to look down behind her and see if she was being followed..she might be over cautious...but* better safe than sorry *she sees Bella dissapear around a corner and a smile slowly plays along her lips..whens he got back to the lair she owuld have to make a few inquiries and see if anyone knew this one....with an almost pained sigh she pushes off the wall and begins her trek home through the most circuitous route she can think of...after all, she wanted to be safe*