Sons and Daughters Of The Moon/ADULT/XO 1 open (CC/UC)

[StormWolfstone]

~Trevor~

"You?" Max asks when I speak of being a telekinetic and I simply nod. Knowing that he's probably thinking more of it and that I'd have explaining to do later.

"Ooooooookaaaaaay..." Maria lifts her hand and begins walking toward the door, "...all of this is getting just a tiny bite weird for a De Luca's liking." She turns the nob, "...I think I'm just gonna step outside for a minute..." The door was opened only a crack before she explained, "...you know, get some air" The door jerks from her hand and I know I hadn't done it, but I watch as she turns around as though searching for the culprit.

"Maria, no," Max says, and I look at him, wondering if he'd done it.

"Maria...just calm down." Michael says and I watch him go over to her. I can see that this might finally be the perfect time for him to let her see his interest and maybe get Maria to open up. "I know this is all...pretty hard to take in." He looks at me and I know he's wanting an explanation as well as Max. Even Isabel looks at me questioningly. "But I'm sure that if we just sit down for a bit then we can all head home soon."

"I'm sorry, Maria," Max tells her, yet something tells me it wasn't him. "Please. I know it's strange, but I'm still me. Just like that amulet doesn't change who any of you are." He looks over at Liz and that's when I remember how many times I'd wondered why he wouldn't let himself get close to her. "I've wanted to tell you all since we were kids but I didn't want you to think I was strange or to be afraid."

Max turns to look over at me and I simply smirk at his words, "I had no idea there were so many others who were the same.."

Suddenly, the girl at Mena's side passes out and from the expression on Cameron's face, I can't help but wonder if she'd done something.

"Adam, can you carry Serena up to the room next to mine?" Mena asks and the boy does so.

"Maria, no one expects this to be easy." Cameron says.

"It's time, Cam." Mena says and I watch Cameron nod.

"Some of you are closed off, I can't touch upon your minds, enter them to show you what needs to be shown. Please, try and open your minds. Maria, please sit down and have some more tea. We won't ask you all to stay here much longer. Let me show you what you need to see then you can go and discuss things amongst yourselves." She pauses a moment and looks toward Mena before looking at the rest of us.

"When you leave here, what we have said will be all we'll say until your decision is made. Don't feel that you have to return and train, Adam and I will do what we must, with or without your aid. No matter your decision, always wear your amulets."

I glance over at Teresa and wonder how she feels about this and how I should feel now that I know that she isn't simply human. I'd stayed away, withdrawn and distant in order to keep her from learning. Not to mention, I had other reasons about why I didn't want anyone close. I still had a job to do.

"Yes, and I'll get some for your friends to have as well. Though they are not chosen of Selene, I have extra's." Mena adds and I find that to be very strange. Of course, she doesn't know that we can protect ourselves.

"What do you mean by 'closed off'?" Max questions, just as I expected him too.

"Are you trying to do something to their heads?" He questions and I want to laugh.

"Can I use your bathroom?" Maria asks and Mena nods, pointing the way. Shortly after, I watch as my brother get's up to follow her and smile.

"Everyone, whether Son, Daughter or normal person has the ability to create a mental shielding, most of the time I can get through that shielding in order to communicate on a different level. I can share images, memories and such by creating a link of sorts with the other person's mind. Though, I also risk myself when creating that link because I can be pulled into a chasm of confusion if the Atrox attempts to attack at the same time. You are one of those that is closed off, I can't share those things with you." Cameron replies and before she says anything else, I have a feeling I know who else is. I remain silent, not about to say a damned word at the moment.

"I can't explain the last bit that I need to show everyone because it's not completely me sharing. The link will be created by myself with all of you, but the link between Mena and I will be volatile since she will be sending these images and such to my mind and I will basically be a transmitter to all of you." Cameron replies.


"Despite the fact that you helped us, Max... it doesn't make us feel certain that it isn't some sort of trap to make us feel safe and then have it turn out that you are another form of a Follower of the Atrox." She looks at Mena.

"What she means, Max.. is that certain people that follow the Atrox can keep her from linking with their minds which makes it hard for her to trust those she can't link with. She is also asking everyone for permission to make that connection with all of you so that we can save some time. I'm growing exhausted." Mena replies and I looked at her. Was it my imagination or had her hair grown a couple of inches since we arrived? And was that hints of gray in her temple?

"I'm not," Max replies, "We're not with Attrox, but I don't know how to do what you're asking. How do I 'open' my mind? What happens if I can't?"
Max pauses, falling into his thoughts, "And if we can, what then? Would you be looking at our minds, too? Would you see things? Private things?"

"Max, I have no intention of looking into your minds. My only goal here is to make things easier on Mena. That means connecting minds and allowing images to show, that's it. As long as we have a reason to trust you, I would ask before delving further into a person. As to how you can open your minds, I'm not sure how to explain it. Maybe, maybe I can show you and give you an idea..." Cameron begins and I watch her with interest.

"I've never done this with someone that's closed off, but Adam and I have done this at times when strengthening our gifts." She get's up and moves in front of Max, kneeling before him and holding out her hands.

"Take my hand and look into my eyes, Max. I'll try showing you what's in my mind slowly, it might allow you to open." I glance over at Isabel to see her stiffen and watch as Alex takes her hand. Despite the gravity of the situation, I smile. It looked as though some of what was happening here was going to bring people together.

"I know you said you won't be looking, but if you do see something ... something you don't understand. Just give me a chance to explain, okay?"

Cameron simply nodded before she began, "I promise, Max. I won't jump to conclusions if I do, but I swear I'm not going to delve."

I watch her expressions, her actions carefully, fully prepared to take her down if she seems as though she is going to harm Max. He may not have known about me, been open with me, but I sure as hell wasn't about to let him be hurt.

"O Mater Luna, guide me." The girl says and I can't see anything happening. I simply feel helpless, unable to understand what is being done. "Relax, I'll start slowly and with luck it'll work. Just try and open to me."

"It -- wow. It worked," Max says and I sigh silently, relieved that nothing had happened to harm Max.

"Did you ... see what you needed to? You know I'm not an enemy?" Max questions and I wait to see what the girl says.

"Yes, thank you for trusting me, Max. In showing your trust, opening yourself, you have more then proved that you are not with the Atrox, there is no darkness or negative energy around you that I can feel from the light bond. I swear to you, I will never look without permission unless I fear the Atrox is doing you harm." She promises and then moves her hand away.

"Can I assure you that the rest of my friends are also trustworthy or do you need to do this with everyone?" Max questions and I contemplate what it could be that he'd seen. I'm really interested in finding out so, I make a note to ask Max later.

"I'll take your word on it, Max. Something tells me that I can trust you and not just because you opened to me enough for me to show you these things. I still need people to open up unless you want to relay things to them for us later." She begins, "Mena, are you well?" I turn to see that Mena does indeed look like she is ill.

"I'm exhausted, but I'll be fine. They need to know..." Mena replies and looks around. "Someone may want to gather the other two."

"I think it would be best to let them be for now." I comment, my eyes moving to peruse everyone. "I'm sure someone can fill them both in on what they miss." I say. I feel that my brother needs the time with Maria as much as Maria needs time with him. "I'll relay things to them if necessary."

I glance over at Max and move toward him, leaning between him and Isabel enough to whisper so that only they can hear, "I'll have to teach you how to open in a controlled manner later." Then with a smile to both of them, I step back and look at Cameron and Mena, "So, why don't we go ahead and get this party started.

With a quick thought I move over to where Tree is and place a hand on her shoulder, "I still trust you, even if you are different. Hope you feel the same." I tell her quietly.

[StormWolfstone]

~Isabel~


I didn't know what to think anymore. I'd been so certain that I was protecting Alex by keeping distant, but now... learning that he was a part of something that in itself was dangerous, knowing that even now danger could be out there waiting. And that Max had risked revealing us didn't make me feel all that comfortable either. Yet, I was willing to risk myself if it had meant keeping Alex safe, had almost actually reacted but Max had moved faster.

And now, Trevor..? It was something that I couldn't quite understand. Why had it sounded like he was creating an excuse when he'd stated that he was telekinetic too? What had that been all about? Why did it sound as if he knew what we really were? That he was too?

Max and Cameron begin speaking about opening minds and such after Maria and Michael both disappear and I can't help but tense, worrying that this girl was going to learn something that she shouldn't. However, I knew that if we didn't... if we weren't able to prove things somehow, that the people we care about might not trust us.

I feel Alex's hand in mine and turn to look at him with concern. I can't help but fear his reaction when he learns the truth about us. Nor can I help but fear the way everyone else will react if we can't open up.

"It's ok. Cameron won't hurt him." Alex says this, yet I can't think of anyway to respond as I look at him, squeezing his hand slightly before turning to look back at the others.

As Cameron seems to finish this thing and Max asks whether she has to do the same with the others, I draw in a deep nervous breath and release it with relief when I hear her say she'll take Max's word.

"I think it would be best to let them be for now." Trevor says as he glances at the rest of us. "I'm sure someone can fill them both in on what they miss." Then he adds, "I'll relay things to them if necessary."

Before I can think to respond, Trevor comes over and stands behind Max and I, leaning over so I can barely hear his next words, "I'll have to teach you how to open in a controlled manner later." He smiles and steps back looking at Cameron and Mena, I reach with my other hand for Max's and look at him.

"So, why don't we go ahead and get this party started?" Trevor's voice sounds but I'm busy looking at my brother since it seemed to me that Trevor had just volunteered that he was like us, really like us.

"I think we should wait for Michael and Maria, it seem as though we are all a part of this thing now. Let's start things out as a team, at least until we know what our friends decide about being Sons and Daughters." I glanced over at Alex, wanting him to know that I was there despite the difference. Now, I wanted to keep him safe even more.

[magikhands]

ooc: Sorry for taking so long, my computer didn't alert me to updates.

Michael

"I hate this curse!" Maria yells frustrated before her form solifies and drops back down on me. "Are you okay?" She asks suddenly concerned for me.

"Yeah, fine." I reach up and rub her arms. "But it's not a curse. It's a gift and I'll help you get control of your powers." I promise her. "And maybe you can help me with my control." I say giving her a shy smile. "When I get emotional I tend to...well, my powers don't always go the way they are supposed to." I admit.

I look around and realize that we'd been in here for a while. The others are probably wondering what happened to us.

"Why don't we go out, finish this pow wow, and I'll walk you home. We can...talk more if you'd like?"

[magikhands]

Alex

"I agree with Isabel." I say. "We trust Max and the others. That's not going to change now that we know who we really are." I give Isabel's hand a squeeze to let her know that I'm still the same Alex despite the fact that I'm now aware of my powers.

I look around the room. Our once small group has now grown in size by at least four. I can't believe that I, once a lonely boy, now had a seudo-family so large.

"So who's going to interrupt the love birds?" I ask laced in humor. Everyone knew how attracted them were to each other but tried the hardest not to admit it.

[isabelle]

*Max*

Mena looks exhausted and I'm a bit worried about her, although I'm sure Cameron knows better what her condition is. I'm watching both of them carefully when suddenly Trevor moves next to me.

"I'll have to teach you how to open in a controlled manner later," Trevor says, and I struggle to control my shock. He knew? He knows about this 'opening' stuff and he didn't say anything? He moves away before I can respond. Maybe he should have been the one to 'commune' with Cameron, but no, I'd rather not have put anyone-else at risk. It's fine the way it was, but I definately have to talk to Trevor later.

As I tune back into the conversation, I realize that they're talking about collecting Michael and Maria. They should be part of this, I agree. They're both fairly volatile people, 'though. Would telling them later be better?

Maybe for Michael, I think. It could control his explosion, if there is one. But Maria is one of these people. She deserves to hear the story from the source and if she's here, then he will be, too.

"So who's going to interrupt the love birds?" Alex asks.

I dip my head for a moment. I should probably go. Michael's been like a brother to me, but Liz's hand around mine holds me fast. I've wanted to be near her like this for so many years; it's hard to let go.

"I'll find them," I say, rubbing Liz's hand before standing up. I don't want to miss anything here. Hopefully, this won't take long.

[KatnotKath]

OOC: hope this works

~Liz~

Max looks at me, and I could swear that there's fear in his eyes. Fear of what I don't know...rejection...? That's the reason that I've always hidden what I can do, never allowed anyone to get really close. I thought that I would scare people, because I was different. I didn't undertstand what I could do, but I knew others couldn't, and I just wanted to be normal. I didn't want this secret that I had to hide, this secret which meant I could never let anyone get close...

And yet, now I find that Max had a secret of similar kind all the time...

I don't really know what to make of that, but as Cameron reaches out to Max, I note that he doesn't release my hand, and I have to say I'm glad...

Cameron makes no objection it seems, and I just sit where I am as she does what she needs. A multitude of emotions which I recieve are the only sign I have of anything out of the ordinary happening. When she pulls back, the look on Max's face suggests that he saw a whole lot more though , and as Cameron confirms that she saw what she needed, and that she knows Max isn't an enemy, I look over, sending a little smile in his direction.

He squeezes my hand, and I'm surprised, although I'm not really sure why now, when he asks about talking later. I nod slightly. "Sure...I'd like that..." I respond in little more than a whisper. Part of me is beginning to wonder, to think, if anything could really happen between us. Before we both had these secrets which stopped us getting close it seems, but now...? I don't even know if Max thinks of me that way, but it's no secret to Maria that I like him...a lot...

Trying to push such thoughts to the back of my mind for the moment, deciding that there are more important things to concentrate on, I try to focus on what's going on in the room again, looking over at Mena. I'm sure that she looked younger than that a few minutes prior... I shake my head, deciding that either it's my imagination, or that it's just another of the many things I don't understand at the moment. Cameron does seem worried, although the older woman assures her she's just tired and then speaks about rounding up Michael and Maria.

I can't help smiling at that, having a pretty good idea of what is probably going on. It's about time of course, she's liked him for a long time...

Trevor doesn't seem to like the idea of fetching them, arguing that he can relay what is needed, but I tend to agree with Isabel as she says it would be better for them to be there, and as Alex asks who's going to get them, I find Max standing up, apparently volunteering and saying he'll be right back. Somehow, I don't want to let go of his hand yet, as silly as it seems, and I smile as I stand up next to him. "I'll...ur..come with you..." I respond quickly abliet in a hesitant manner. "You know, if you need help separating them I can take Maria..." I add, trying to make something of a joke of it and just hoping that Max, and the others, won't think me too strange...

[StormWolfstone]

~Maria~


"Yeah, fine." I smile as he rubs my arms and simply look into his eyes, "But it's not a curse. It's a gift and I'll help you get control of your powers." He tells me and I can hear the promise in his tone. "And maybe you can help me with my control." Of course, had I ever thought that the man I loved could be shy I would have probably laughed, but seeing the shy smile he gives me I can't seem to bring myself to laugh. It's just so sweet and something new. "When I get emotional I tend to...well, my powers don't always go the way they are supposed to."

"I think you've got yourself a deal, Michael." I just can't get over the fact that it's really happening. That I'm really here with Michael and he feels the same way as I feel about him. It's so amazing to me.

"Why don't we go out, finish this pow wow, and I'll walk you home. We can...talk more if you'd like?" Michael asks and I simply nod.

"I'd like that, Michael. I'd like it alot." Despite the fact that in all honesty I don't want to leave this moment, I slowly disentangle myself and climb out of the tub, holding my hand out to him. "I think I can get through anything with you there for me." I tell him, smiling with the knowledge that all the time I've loved him wasn't completely a waste. Just waiting so long to say something had been, but now I had plenty of time to make up for it.

[isabelle]

*Max*

I feel something warm spread through my body as Liz stands up next to me and takes my hand again, volunteering to come with me to fetch Maria and Michael. "You know, if you need help separating them I can take Maria..." she teases.

"Deal," I say, and we both head out of the room. I glance up and down the short hallway and then take a couple steps towards the back of the house. "Well, they're not in the kitchen. Maybe we should try the bathroom," I say.

Liz nods and I draw her a little closer. "Thanks for coming with me. I've been wanting to talk to you. Not just tonight, but for a long time..." I bite my lip for a brief moment, looking away, but I force myself to raise my chin and meet her eyes. "There's a lot more that's different about me. More than just the teleknesis. I've been wishing I could tell you for a long time..."

[magikhands]

Michael

"I'd like that, Michael. I'd like it alot. I think I can get through anything with you there for me."

I reach out and accept her hand. Stepping out of the tub I gather her into my arms. Her body pressed against mine fills so perfect, so right.

"Anything." I say before giving her a brief kiss. I know if I linger longer, we'd never leave this bathroom.

Reluctantly I release my hold and her and take her hand. Together we leave the bathroom, a light smile on my lips. I'm surprised to see Max and Liz, standing close, their hands intwined. 'It's about time' I think to myself.

"There's a lot more that's different about me. More than just the teleknesis. I've been wishing I could tell you for a long time..."

My great hearing picks up his words to her. I debate whether to interrupt them but I'd really like to get this over with and take Maria home. I'd like more time alone with her. I want to sit and talk with her some more. I want to see what she can do and I actually want to share my abilities with her. The sooner this Mena woman can tell us what she wants to, the sooner I can be with Maria with no interruptions.

I walk up to Max and pat his shoulder. My other hand is still clasping Maria's keeping her close to me.

I lean close to him knowing he's not happy with my interruption. "Let's see if we can blow this place. I've got things..." I glance at Maria. "to do. Then you can spend all the time you want with Parker." I give Max a smirk and head back to the living room where the others are.


ooc: Hope this is ok Isabel...if not, let me know and I can change it.

[KatnotKath]

~Liz~

I'm relieved to find that Max doesn't seem to have a problem... In fact, completely the opposite, he seems to smile as we head out.

"Well they're not in the kitchen. Maybe we should try the bathroom..."

The bathroom...? I had expected the two of them to be just outside...if they're in the bathroom, that points far more towards the jokes about love-birds being accurate... Suddenly I feel rather less happy about being about to interrupt... Still, needs must, and we need to know more about what is going on. Mena wants Maria and Michael there, so someone has to fetch them...

I nod slightly, smiling as I feel Max pull me slightly closer. It's a surprise, but a nice one all the same...

When he thanks me for coming with him, I open my mouth to dismiss it as nothing, but there's more... He wants to talk to me, has wanted to for a long time... His words confuse me a little, and I look at him in surprise. What's going on here...?

"I've been wishing I could tell you for a long time..."

His tone seems almost hesitant, nervous...they're feelings that I can undertsand well... I look up at him and nod. "I know how hard it is-" I break off suddenly as Michael walks up, hand in hand with Maria. I'd never have believed it if you had told me, but they certainly look happy enough... I raise my eyebrows, looking over at Maria questioningly before realising I'm still holding Max's hand too and blushing.

Michael says something to Max that I don't catch, before continuing back into the living room, and I look up at Max. "I guess we should join them...before the others decide that it's us that needs a search party this time..." I comment with a wry smile. "Maybe later though...?" I ask him softly after hesitating a moment.