Confronting the Source

[demonbelthazor]

 

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Oh, look, Bel and Phoebe

[demonbelthazor]

A tunnel opened into an open chamber. Bel was seated on a throne -- of course he had a throne -- at the far end, and Phoebe was perched on its arm.

Phoebe

[demonbelthazor]

[Let her ping in with her reaction first.]

Re: Phoebe

[sensethevisions]

When Phoebe saw that they had been pretty much invaded, she jumped up, staying close to the throne.

"What in the hell do you think you guys are doing?"

Re: Phoebe

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Well, if this wasn't awkward to a ridiculous degree, Anders didn't know what was. Still, they had a job to do here.

"Trying to get you to come home," he said simply.

Re: Phoebe

[sensethevisions]

"I am home."

Re: Phoebe

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"No," Bridge says gently. "You aren't. You're too *good* for this place, Phoebe."

Re: Phoebe

[dr-jwilsonmd.livejournal.com]

About this time, Wilson and Lana came in from a different corridor. Wilson, at least, blinked at the group of people already around the immediate area but his focus was quickly drawn to Phoebe.

"Hey there, Siblet." He said softly, reaching back to take Lana's hand and walking forward to join the others.

Re: Phoebe

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana took a deep breath and managed to smile up at Phoebe. "I'm here, Sister-Friend. I know you didn't want me here, but I couldn't leave you down here alone."

"I'm not going anywhere without you. I'll stay here with you if I have to."

Re: Phoebe

[neurotic-witch.livejournal.com]

Chris was confused by the new arrivals but was intent on getting Phoebe to pay attention to them. "Aunt Phoebe, we need you."

Re: Phoebe

[sensethevisions]

It was bad enough that Anders and Bridge had come down here into the Underworld, but Phoebe looked almost stricken when she saw Lana and Wilson walking towards her.

"No," she said, shaking her head. "James... Lana... you guys shouldn't be here. It's not safe for you here."

She looked at Bridge for a long moment and then looked at Chris. "You don't need me. Haven't you guys read the memo? I'm evil. I belong down here."

To try and prove her point, she threw her hand out to the side -- making sure she wasn't going to hit any of them -- and shot flame against the back wall.

Re: Phoebe

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"You're not evil," Bridge says. "And I can prove it. I can sense evil, remember?" he reaches to take off a glove.

Re: Phoebe

[dr-jwilsonmd.livejournal.com]

Giving Lana's hand another squeeze he moved closer while carefully keeping out of Bridge's way.

"I don't believe that, Phoebe. Anymore than I believe that," he nodded towards the Source. "Is Cole. You both need to come back where you belong. A lot of people love you and miss you, Siblet."

Re: Phoebe

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana slipped her hand from Wilson's and moved in front of him quickly, before he could stop her. "I don't care if it's dangerous, Phoebe. I know you won't hurt me - any of us. I told you I'd come down here so you weren't alone and I'm here."

The Source

[demonbelthazor]

The Source didn't seem terribly surprised to see the intruders, and said as much. "Welcome to the Underworld," he said, smirking. "I hope you said your goodbyes before you left, because you won't be leaving."

Re: The Source

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Folks not unlike you tried saying that to me last time," Angel told him. "Didn't stick."

Re: The Source

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile Isabel was eyeing the throne. "Damn, pretentious much?" she muttered.

Re: The Source

[demonbelthazor]

"I'm the ruler of the Underworld now, Isabel," the Source said smoothly. "I'd expect nothing less." He glanced over at Angel. "There still may be hope to bring your true self out again, but if I have to kill you instead, so be it."

Re: The Source

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Couldn't manage it on your best day," Angel said, giving a nonchalant shrug. "But hey, you wanna try - I could use the chuckle."

Re: The Source

[demonbelthazor]

"Wasn't counting on your boytoy running to the rescue," the Source shrugged. "This time, I'm prepared."

Re: The Source

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

Not for the first time Angel was glad he'd left Logan at home. "Well if the goal was to make me roll my eyes to death, mission accomplished."

Re: The Source

[demonbelthazor]

"Too bad Cal never got around to finishing him off," the Source said. "How's she doing, anyway?"

Re: The Source

[angelandwitch.livejournal.com]

"We're not here to discuss pleasantries," Paige interjected, stepping between the two men. "We're here to take our sister home."

Re: The Source

[demonbelthazor]

"I can't allow that," the Source said. "She's my Queen. And she's staying right here with me."

Re: The Source

[absolutesnark]

Piper gave the Source a death glare. "Like hell she is staying here with you."

Re: The Source

[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"You so sure she's the queen in this relationship?" Angel added. Because he was mature like that.