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Hunter knew she couldn't dodge both attacks so she did the smart thing...she let Lady sweep her legs out from under her, but at the same time, she grabbed Ladys' hand with her left and braced on the ground with her right hand.
She then used her momentum to lash her tail out at Lady's head...

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Hex caught the coat in one deft move and slipped it on. Thanks to Dante it was warm, which in contrast to the room temperature was a welcome change.

She turned and asked "Well now for some catch up..." She turned to Tex and Dante as she asked "What have I missed these last few years? I remember what put me here, but what's happened since then?"


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Lady saw the attack coming, but took the hit and landed on the ground.
"Ok, Ok... I give..."
She muttered sullenly...
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"Let's see...You've missed out on a group of psych cultists attempting to revive a really bad entity, your sister having her kid, and...anything else important, Tex?"
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Hunter smiled and sighed as she sat on the ground and stuttered "G-good...I was getting worn out. You're stronger than I remember....what's your secret Lady?"

Hunter then looked at Sieg still gasping for air and asked "You alright dear?"

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Hex smiled...she'd apparently missed more than she thought.

Tex however blushed and said with a sly smile "I'd say you missed something important...REALLY important...like the fact that we're mates!"

She then held Deva out to her sister who picked her up and Deva giggled and smiled.

Tex then smiled as well and replied "Looks like Deva knows who's family around here."


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"Just Fine.  Starting to get a little worried about Tex and Dante, though, my love..."
Sieg said, panting slightly...
"I haven't had a good fight in ages.  Thanks, Lady"
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"Oh yeah.  How careless of me.  Sorry, Tex.  Yeah, Tex and I have become mates now, and... I must say I've never been happier."
Dante said, smiling...


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Hunter smiled and said "Yeah...me too.."
She then looked over at Lady and asked "You mentioned that they were going to a hospital? Can you take us there?"

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Tex smiled as well, as Hex grabbed her sister and gave her a loving bear hug and said "Oh Tex...I'm so proud of you! You've finally done it...and without any of our 'products'. So when's the wedding?"

Tex stuttered and muttered "W-w-wedding? Well...we...uhh...well...we havne't set a date yet...ya know...stopping the cultist and all..."

Rocker laughed and said "Well...I say this calls for a celebration...what do you guys say?"


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"Sure thing.  Though, you said you didn't want to go there before..."
Lady smirked...
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"A party?  Sounds like a blast.  Count me in.  Tex, Hex, What about you guys?"
Dante chuckled...


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Hunter smiled and said "Yeah, well before I wasn't as concerned for them as I am now...it's been a while, and I'm starting to worry about Tex...she is my friend after all. You going to help us get there or not Lady?"

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Both girls looked at each other and the back to Dante and Rocker and said together "Like you have to ask! Of course we're in! Bring it on!"


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"Yeah.  C'mon we'll...Darn it, Dante!"
Lady looked around, then muttered...
"Just like him...taking my motorcycle...he better not have wrecked it..."

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"Cool.  I'll go get us some grub.  Rocker, come give me a hand!"
Dante said, a smile illuminationg his face...


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Hunter giggled and said "Knowing him Lady...you'd better have insurance on that thing." She then looked to Sieg and asked "Do you happen to know how we can hitch a ride?"

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Rocker nodded and said "I'd be happy to...come on I'll lead you to the cafeteria for the food...it's better than most TV shows make it out to be!"


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Sieg thought for a moment, then grinned as he said...
"Well...I can use a teleport spell.  It works much better than Tex's version, I can assure you..."
He chuckled....
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"Well, it had better be.  Hey, do you guys have Strawberry Sundaes?  'Cause it's not a party without them!"
Dante laughed, glad to see everyone so happy...


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Hunter chuckled and said "Well the faster you get us there...the better your reward will be." She then gave him a sly smile and looked over to Lady and asked

"If this spell of his works...wanna come along?"


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Lady nodded quickly, then said...
"Here goes... Sieg, if this doesn't work... I swear you'll regret it."

Sieg nodded, then placed his hand on Hunters, and his other hand on Lady's shoulder.  
"Ready then?  Here goes nothing..."

He then began to chant in a strange, arcane tongue, and a warm light began to swirl around the group, a gentle wind rising around them...


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During the spell, Hunter couldn't help but giggle....the spell was tickling her belly and she just couldn't stop laughing as she stuttered "S-Sieg...h-hurry up! This is torture...hahahah...."

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Rocker was just pushing open the door to the cafeteria when he stopped and looked ahead.

He then asked "Dante...what...is THAT?!" as he pointed to a wall of white light forming in front of them.


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A moment later, the trio disappeared, the light where they were standing fading...
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Dante looked at the wall of light, then grinned.  
"Rocker, you're about to meet my friends, I think.  They'll be here...now."
As he said the last word, Sieg, Hunter, and Lady appeared, stepping out of the light.
"Hello Dante."  
Sieg said, grinning, still holding Hunter's hand...


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Hunter had to admit...while she was glad the teleportation worked as she reappeared inside the hospital, but she had to voice her opinion "that was the weirdest trips I've ever been on...my outsides are freezing, but my insides are burning up....like I've been microwaved or something!"

Rocker was indeed impressed. Of course as the light faded he put on a generous smile and said "Welcome, welcome, we are about to have a party, would you three like to help us set up? We've got several types of cake, and ice cream!"


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Sieg nodded.  
"Yeah, that seems to be a side effect of the transfer spell.  Oh, and...um...Why is there a party?"
He then walked over to Rocker, extended his hand, and asked...
"My name's Sieg Warheit.  You are?"


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Hunter smiled and said "Well that's alright as long as you feel it too."

Rocker took Siegs hand and replied "The names Rocker Stonetooth." He then said in his mind 'related to that sicko killer...I hate him!' However his eyes narrowed as he finished his thought without realizing it.

Hunter then asked "Yeah, a party..I can defiantly get down with that!"


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Sieg nodded, then turned towards Dante.  
"You never answered my original question.  What's this party for?"

Dante opened his mouth to speak, but Lady cut him off, asking...
"Dante!  Did you total my cycle again?  If you did, then it's going on your tab.  Which I do expect you to pay up on soon..."


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Rocker laughed as he said "Well it's not completely totaled miss. I did managed to get my friends in the parking garage to take care of it and fix it up, I can take you there after the party is over!"

Rocker then said "Well the party is for a revival...Don't worry, you'll all see what I mean once the party starts! Now come on...the others must be getting tired of waiting."

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Tex frowned and said "This is taking way too long...I'm thinking of storming up there and getting the food myself!"

Hex on the other hand chuckled and said "Slow down sis...they said they'd be right back...just give them a few more minutes...I'm sure all that food is heavy for just the two of them."


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"Well then, let's not keep Tex's sister waiting!"
Sieg said, moving to go pick up some food...