posted 09-23-99 06:06 PM            

This is odd��.where are all the Rogues? I don�t recall any missions requiring ALL of the Rogues�.I wonder if anyone else has noticed this strange disappearance of all of the Palace Rogues? I�d better go and see if anyone knows what is going on�

Heads off towards the main Hussy lounge, hoping to find someone there who can explain these odd circumstances

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HH #389
DD #1 - Davenport's Darlings

While I breathe, I hope

posted 09-23-99 07:02 PM            

Have you seen any of the Rogues? I heard the Captain had checked in and the checked out with Jo, but he's the only one I've seen in ages.

The two huddle close, afraid to speak louder than a whisper, but not sure why. There seems to be a pall cast over the Palace.

They continue together to the lounge in the hopes of finding an answer.

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
M - Who at Section asked you to do this?
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posted 09-23-99 07:20 PM            

I don't understand either... she says when they tell her what they are talking about. She whispers, Where are the Rouges? I haven't seen any of them around in a long time. It's like they've been cancelled or something... but nobody's talking. I heard rumors that the Captain was back, but I haven't seen him yet.

Anya leans back in her chair and covertly scans the room. No, not a Rogue in sight. Where are they?she wonders. She looks again at her PDA and then passes it to K2 and Stacy.

See if this makes any sense. It's a message I received from...

Anya pauses as the door swings open. No one enters though. Cautiously, she slips away from the bar and approaches the door. Halfway there, she stops when she sees who is standing there.

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Anya
HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-23-99 08:53 PM            

�Hey, Anya, K2, Stacy� I noticed the lights on here. I just got an e-mail from CQDX � he�s been out of commission for awhile � computer problems. Someone sabotaged his hard drive to keep him from coming to the Palace. He wanted me to give you a message.�

Cynaera closes her eyes in concentration and recites the message from memory: �There is no room for a VR on the boards anymore. I was tired of having my rational, sensible comments ripped to bits and twisted into romantic drivel by the HRs.�

Seeing the hurt, shocked, astonished expressions on the faces of the recipients of the relayed message, she says softly, taking a step backward, �Hey, don�t kill the messenger, okay? Geez, I was only tryin� ta help!�

Cynaera senses rising confusion and possible hostility � she wisely decides to mention her OWN concern. �I�m not sure it was THE CQDX,� she says. �There�s been some trouble, and it could be a trick.�

Having said that, Cynaera turns to leave � her mission blacks hinting at another, more serious obligation...............

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HH #164
~~Raising teenagers is like nailing JELLO to a tree.~~

posted 09-24-99 12:52 AM            

The 3 hussies shake their heads 'no' and try to think of some other logical explanation for the missing men.

Suddenly, a loud BOOM is heard just outside the lounge. They turn with a jump and they see....

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
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posted 09-24-99 02:54 PM            

"I was RIGHT! she pants, and hands Stacy a missive.

Stacy takes the piece of paper, while K2 and Anya help Cynaera to sit down. Stacy's face registers first disbelief, then concern, then anger.

"They've taken CQDX!" she exclaimed. "They've got him at an undisclosed location, and this intel says he's been cloned!"

"That would explain that comment about VR's and HR's," K2 murmured, nodding sagely. "We KNOW he'd never say anything hurtful - that had to have been a trick!"

Cynaera agreed silently, her blue eyes slightly glassy from the backlash of the blast outside the lounge which had obviously been a deterrent planted by whoever had taken CQDX.

"C-could I get something to drink?" she whispered shakily. "Something real strong?"

Before anyone could head for the bar, another loud BOOM! was heard, a bit further away, and the floor under their feet began to shift...

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HH #164
~~Raising teenagers is like nailing JELLO to a tree.~~

posted 09-24-99 08:36 PM            

Anya turns to K2, Cyn and Stacy with a puzzled look on her face. She sees that Cyn is still very shaken so she heads behind the bar and fixes a marguerita for her. At the same time she pours a glass of wine for herself and asks K2 and Stacy if they'd like something.

I don't understand.. if CQ has escaped, what exploded? she asks, pouring her wine.

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Anya
HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-24-99 09:19 PM            

"Kat's going to be really peeved when she's sees the damage that's been done to the palace...they blew out one of the 70 odd bathrooms!"

Is CQ really free or is he being held by Red Cell?

Will he ever return to the palace?

And what happened to the rest of the Rogues?

Tune in next time...same Cat Time...same Cat Channel.

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Schneewittchen
Heyn's Hussy #139, RR#2
Wearer of the Amethyst veil
"Marriage is one of the chief causes of divorce."~Anon

posted 09-24-99 09:34 PM            

To her horror she sees one of her precious bathrooms has been destroyed!!!

"Don't they realize how hard I worked on those??" Kat cried to herself.

In her dazed state she made her way down the hall. But she noticed a very odd sound along the way... the sound of her own footsteps on the marble flooring.

"That's strange," she thought, "since when is the palace so quiet that I can hear my own footsteps? Where IS everyone?"

Kat heard voices coming from the Palace Lounge and she procceded to go there. As she entered the room she saw Schnee, K2, Cyn, Stacy and Anya having a drink and looking puzzled.

"Well Ladies," she said, "As you know I'm not really a drinker... so would one of you be so kind as to pass me a hot fudge sundae that I can drown my sorrows in?"

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Kat =^..^=
Heyn's Hussy #55, Wearer of the Shimmery Bronze Veil with Gold Sequin Trim
Mick's Popsicle #15, Watermelon Flavor
Reasonable Romantics #5

posted 09-24-99 10:48 PM            

Wolf looks up just in time to see objects, some of them sharp, flying in her direction. Running for her life down the and sliding into the wall trying to round the corner to escape, ducking the whole time.

Rani!!!!!!!!

[This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 09-24-99).]

posted 09-24-99 11:01 PM            

The hussies huddle together and speculate that Red Cell may have captured the Rogues to try a raid on the Palace.

Red Cell had to be looking for something specific. Why else would they take the Rogues and detonate bombs inside the Palace? What could that reason be? Why would they risk an all out war with the Hussies? They know we have more operatives than they do and we've got some pretty special skills.

K2 bravely goes to the door and peeks out. The smoke's clearing and there's no one in sight. She beckons for Schnee to cover her as she makes her way down the hall. As she turns down a corridor, she hears a noise inside one of the Rogues' empty office. She motions for Schnee to check things out, while she holds position.

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
M - Who at Section asked you to do this?
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posted 09-25-99 12:13 AM            

"D@mn it," she exclaims! "How many times do we have to tell Catnap to clean up after herself after she eats???!!!!"

Schnee gives K2 a piercing stare. "We've got mice problems again!!!"

Both women whirl around at the sound of another explosion. K2 shakily grabs hold of Schnee's arm as they hesitantingly start in the direction of the new threat.

"I sure hope that was The Rani again," says K2.

Schnee nods her head and they both continue moving down the hall.

posted 09-25-99 10:39 AM            

"Okay - so, The Rani and Lone Wolf were conducting an experiment and things got out of hand. That would account for the second explosion. But that first one..." Cynaera stopped short, shuddering at the memory of being blown halfway down the hallway, hitting her head on the wall, sliding to the floor and seeing little birds dancing before her eyes, and thinking, "Oh, my HAIR!"

"That first explosion had to be Red Cell," she continued bravely. "And Schnee asked some valid questions before she and K2 went to check out the damage. Is CQDX really free? Or is it a clone? And where are the rest of the Rogues?"

Kat delicately slurped a spoonful of ice cream from her sundae, nodding with her mouth full and trying to speak. "Mfffrrllgoollll," she said eloquently, and Gail nodded in complete understanding. Anya, K2, Stacy and Cynaera stared at Kat in expectation, waiting until she'd finished her bite of ice cream for the translation they knew was forthcoming...

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HH #164
~~I practiced random acts of kindness like the bumper sticker says, and now I�m registered under Megan�s Law.~~

posted 09-25-99 10:57 AM            

"I do wish we had a Rouge here to help fix them... " efi joins he row of sad Husseys at the bar. Suddenly all the explosions stop...

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Proud hussy #482

posted 09-25-99 11:45 AM            

Ladies, I think we need to assume that Red Cell has managed to infiltrate the Palace, and that they are in here wreaking havoc and stealing information even as we speak. There have been too many explosions to chalk it up to experiments gone wrong by our own Hussies. Before we can even begin to contemplate finding the Rogues, we have to get the situation here in the Palace under control. I suggest we search the place top to bottom.

looks around at the gathered Hussies

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HH #389
DD #1 - Davenport's Darlings

While I breathe, I hope

posted 09-25-99 12:54 PM            

Cynaera darts her eyes around, nodding lovingly in greeting to efi, who smiles innocently, instantly more at ease by the gesture of friendliness.

"I think I'm going to see if I can track her down," Cynaera says, hesitates as if to add something, then just shakes her head briefly in dismissal of it. "Even if she doesn't know anything about this infiltration of the Palace, she could be very helpful, what with her amazing knowledge of pyrotechnics, encryption codes, and biological warfare. Who wants to come with?"

Cyn waits for a few moments, giving the Hussies an opportunity to volunteer. If no one will, she is perfectly prepared to venture out alone...

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HH #164
~~Raising teenagers is like nailing JELLO to a tree.~~

posted 09-25-99 03:58 PM            

The two intrepid Hussies, dressed in black, armed to the teeth, give a grim high-five. They lock eyes for a moment in determined loyalty, then leave the lounge silently, immediately lapsing into "mission-mode". Their focus: The Rani...

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HH #164
~~Sometimes being an adult is exactly what you imagined it would be when you were five: Staying up late and eating Lucky Charms for dinner.~~

posted 09-25-99 06:10 PM            

"It seems like more Hussies are going missing all the time. Do you suppose someone is inside the Palace stalking us?" asks efi.

"I don't know." Cynaera shakes her head, trying to clear it. Her ears are ringing and she feels a strange pressure inside her skull. Suddenly, both sensations cease. Straining her hearing, Cynaera can make out tiny clicking noises, like those made by...

A wire clipper! She looks up, suddenly realizing the sounds are coming from above them.

The Rani is hanging upside down like a bat. She is working on a small device attached to the ceiling, that has been camouflaged to look like a smoke detector. The Rani is working alternately with a wire clipper and her sonic screwdriver to disarm the device.

"Good of you two to finally show up," says The Rani. "What took you so long?" She snips another wire.

Before Cynaera can answer, The Rani gasps.

"Uh-oh." The Rani drops the clipper and reaches for the dagger on her belt.

Below her, efi and Cynaera panic. The Rani must have triggered the explosive!

"Cynaera! Run!" efi doesn't wait to see if Cynaera follows. She sprints out of the room and around the corner.

The Rani [email protected]
HH #210 - Wearer of the Total Entropic BLACK Veil
"He who fights with monsters might take care, lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -- Nietzsche

posted 09-25-99 07:30 PM            

"B-but..." she begins, but The Rani shushes her, neatly dropping to her feet from her precarious perch on the ceiling. She retrieves her tools, tucks them into her belt, and smiles.

"We have two minutes to get outta here," she says, grabs Cynaera's arm, and ushers her hastily out of CQDX's computer lab. The two dash out into the hallway, where they see efi, who has just collided with K2 and Schnee.

"Thank GOODNESS!" efi exclaims, and then laughs in relief.

"Um - Hussies? I think we should get outta here real soon," The Rani says, and Cynaera nods somberly. Realizing that when The Rani speaks, people listen, the entire group sprints, pall-mall, for the lounge, just as another explosion, smaller in intensity, rocks the Palace.

Safe in the lounge, where Gail, Kat, Anya and Stacy have been busily making sundaes, mixing drinks, and anxiously awaiting the return of any and/or all of the Hussies, the discussion takes up where it had left off before the second explosion.

"Okay - what's our intel?" Stacy asked, all-business.

"Well, efi and I found The Rani," Cynaera volunteered, accepting another margarita from Gail gratefully. "And there was a bomb planted in CQDX's computer lab, but The Rani set it off - uh, I mean, disarmed it."

efi, collapsed in a huge, overstuffed chair, wiped her hair away from her eyes and said mournfully, "I'm not so sure I wanna be a Hussy anymore, if I have to do THIS very often!"

"So - we can all assume that it IS Red Cell behind the sabotage?" Kat reiterated, having finished her sundae earlier. The group nodded, some uncertainly, some with conviction, but all in agreement.

"What do we do about it? And how can we get the Rogues back?" The question was asked innocently enough by the unusually-quiet Gail.

"Securing the Palace is the first order of business," Kat said, with certainty. "After that, we'll formulate a plan to take down the Red Cell faction responsible for this sabotage, and retrieve the Rogues."

All agreed that it was a good strategy - the problem remained, however - with so few Hussies involved, how could they possibly secure the entire Palace?

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HH #164
~~Sometimes being an adult is exactly what you imagined it would be when you were five: Staying up late and eating Lucky Charms for dinner.~~

posted 09-25-99 11:58 PM            

This pronouncement gets everyone's attention.

"If not Red Cell, then who?" asks Ginny.

"I found this in CQ's office." The Rani hands a small scrap of paper to Stacy.

Stacy studies the message for a few moments, then wordlessly passes the note around. It reads:

GURER VF BAR NZBAT LBH JUB VF ABG JUNG FUR FRRZF. GEHFG AB BAR.

"But what does it mean?" asks efi.

The Rani [email protected]
HH #210 - Wearer of the Total Entropic BLACK Veil
"I would rather spend one night with Dracula dead than with my husband alive." -- Woman at the opening of the Broadway version of "Dracula" starring Frank Langella

posted 09-26-99 02:09 PM            

Well it's obviuously some kind of code, but not one I've seen before. But look, she says, pointing to part of the text, here are two groups of letters that are exactly the same. VF appears twice -- in the same order. Can we assume that it is the same word? "In", maybe, or "of" or... D@mn, it could be anything! We can't even assume the message is in English!!

Anya looks closely at The Rani and asks, Did you find anything else with it? Any clue as to who left it in CQ's office? It is possible that whoever left the paper is also responsible for the explosions.

After waiting a few moments for The Rain's response, Anya returns her attention to the slip of paper. From one of the pockets in her mission vest, she pulls her PDA. She immediately types the encrypted text into it.

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Anya
HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-26-99 04:21 PM            

"Try keying ROT13.exe," Cynaera suggests quietly. Anya stares at her as if she's grown a third arm out of her forehead.

"What the heck is THAT?"

"It's a quick and dirty encryption program The Rani taught me," Cyn replies distractedly, her eyes still on the PDA. "Try it - it couldn't hurt!"

Anya does as Cyn instructs, skeptically. By this time several of the other Hussies are grouped around Anya, The Rani and Cynaera, and all gasp in astonishment when the strange message emerges, decrypted:

THERE IS ONE AMONG YOU WHO IS NOT WHAT SHE SEEMS. TRUST NO ONE.

"I think I need a drink," efi mutters, and helps herself to a pre-mixed concoction on the bar, not caring what it is. "This being a Hussy is harder than it looks!"

The group is silent - thinking, processing this new, disturbing intel and wondering where, if anyplace, it will lead them. And wondering which among them is not what she seems to be...

posted 09-26-99 05:07 PM            

"When in danger, or in doubt,
Run around, scream and shout."

Gail notices the others watching her and gives them a lop-sided smile.

"Sorry.... it helps me keep things in perspective."

She takes a deep breath and pins the others down with her eagle stare.

"We don't know if this message is true or if it's a ruse to divide us. We need to look at all the facts and plan our actions accordingly."

Gail notices Cynaera smiling and nodding her head in agreement. Taking courage from that, she continues.

"What do we know? The Rogues aren't here, either by their own volition or by someone else's design. There have been multiple explosions throughout the Palace.... one of them caused accidently by The Rani, another when she bravely 'defused' one of the bombs. An encrypted message implying that one of us isn't who she or he seems."

She takes a quick swig of chocolate directly out of the Hershey's container.

"I suggest that we do everything in pairs. No one should ever be by themselves to avert suspicion or sabotage."

Gail glances down uncertainly at her hands before continuing.

"Now, does anyone know how to access the biographies of the Hussies and Rogues so we can check out the message that was left?"

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Bear bells provide an element of safety for hikers in grizzly country. The tricky part is getting them on the bears.

posted 09-26-99 05:46 PM            

Anya glances skeptically around the room. She is certain that at least one person in the room has to be an imposter. Too many things are going wrong.

Gail blinks rapidly and chokes out, H-h-how?

Anya turns to the bewildered Hussy and explains, One... no, two... of us will have to access the bios of each of us and then ask questions that only we would know the answers to. It's the only way.

She stares at The Rani. Something's not right but she can't pin it down. She shakes her head and continues. We need to get to the Hussy Profiles. I think I can access them but I'll need help.

She looks around the room at each Hussy in turn... Stacy... K2... Cynaera... Schnee... Kat... Gail... efi... The Rani. She doesn't understand why, but everytime she looks at The Rani, the back of her eyeballs itch.

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Anya
HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-26-99 06:40 PM            

K2 looks at the group and wonders what the truth REALLY is. Could one of her friends be a traitor? Could one of the chosen few truly be an outsider? Could there be some simple explanation that we're not thinking of? When will the little green men land from Mars? [oops, wrong storyline -lol]

She turns to Anya and motions for her to go first. Anya ignores the gesture and continues to stare at The Rani. The look in her eyes says something's not right...something's completely out of whack...and that something is right here in front of her. The question is...is it The Rani or does The Rani just remind Anya of a clue that's stuck in the back of her braincells?

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
M - Who at Section asked you to do this?
www.angelfire.com/ca4/k2bonson

posted 09-26-99 07:48 PM            

"This is exactly what I was getting at! Perhaps this note was meant to divide us. If so, it's certainly working. Don't you think it is better to proceed by assuming it is the note that is questionable intel, rather than blindly casting aspersions on your fellow Hussies?"

"It's no "blind aspersion", Gail," countered Anya. "There's something The Rani hasn't answered yet. What was she doing that caused the first explosion? Testing the explosives she was going to use later?"

Cynaera leapt to her friend's defense. "Now hold on one minute! I saw her trying to disarm the bomb in CQ's lab!"

"Maybe you just saw what she wanted you to see," suggested K2.

Gail asked, "If The Rani is the imposter, why would she hand us the note indicating there was an imposter among us? It just doesn't make any sense!"

Now it was Schnee's turn to defend her friend. "I recruited The Rani into the Palace. If you suspect her, you must suspect me as well. We have only Lone Wolf's word that The Rani caused the first explosion. Perhaps Lone Wolf is our imposter. Has anyone seen her lately?"

efi, exasperated, complains: "Oh, none of this is helping! We're still no closer to finding our Rogues, and if this continues, we'll be at each other's throats!"

Anya proposes a plan: "If The Rani is who she says she is, then she won't mind if we hold her here until we can prove it." She turns to The Rani. "You have my word that..."

Unnoticed by the others, The Rani has been inching her way to the door. At Anya's words, The Rani bolts through the doors and away into the maze of darkened corridors.

Surprised by the sudden move, the others miss their chance to grab The Rani. They rush after her, but no one saw which corridor The Rani picked for her escape.

Even Cynaera had to admit this made her friend look very guilty.



The Rani [email protected]
HH #210 - Wearer of the Total Entropic BLACK Veil
"I would rather spend one night with Dracula dead than with my husband alive." -- Woman at the opening of the Broadway version of "Dracula" starring Frank Langella

posted 09-26-99 10:10 PM            

I dunno

and

There's a case behind the bar. Have at it.

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
M - Who at Section asked you to do this?
www.angelfire.com/ca4/k2bonson

posted 09-26-99 10:48 PM            

Anya is near tears but continues, trying to explain her actions. Irritated, she pulls her hair out of her face again. Several of the others wince when they realize how taut she's pulling it. Her frustration is very apparent to everyone.

D@mn!! I wish I could shake loose whatever it is that's taunting me about The Rani! But I can't. It's like I have the key, but I don't have a clue what door it opens! But I know that someone gave me the 'key' and told me what 'door' it opens!

Anya turns her back on the amazed stares of her friends and approaches the bar again. Instead of going behind it, this time she stands in front of it. Calmly she draws in a deep breath. Then, with a speed no one in the room could have ever imagined she possessed, she delivers a karate-style chop to the mahagony surface.

The room resounds with the sound of the blow. No one speaks, they are all too stunned by Anya's action. K2 recovers first and races to her side; Anya is cradlling her hand close to her body.

Anya! Are you crazy?!?

Through the obvious pain she is in, Anya looks up at K2 and gives her a grimace of a smile.

I think I broke it... my wrist that is. Now maybe my brain will concentrate on the pain and let me figure out what it is about The Rani that's bugging the stew out of me!

K2 whistles low, That's one way to do it I guess.

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Anya
HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-26-99 11:11 PM            

K2 gets a towel and ice from behind the bar to wrap around Anya's wrist.

Here you go, Anya. Anybody have a clue why The Rani took off like that? I hate to think that she's involved, and at this point I'm not really sure what to think about any of this.

She looks at the group and wonders what they're thinking. The look they all share is one of confusion laced with worry and a touch of anxiety. What started out as a hunt for DarkShear has turned into something far more dangerous.

Cynaera, where did you last see Lone Wolf? I haven't seen or heard from her in ages. And with everything going on, we better get as many of the hussies together as we can. That way we can be better prepared to battle whatever it is, no matter what it is.

Turning away from Anya, K2 starts towards the door when a noise is heard from outside the lounge window.

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
M - Who at Section asked you to do this?
www.angelfire.com/ca4/k2bonson

posted 09-26-99 11:52 PM            

She is almost finished, when she is startled by a stealthy footstep. She leans forward, out of the shadows.

"You!" The Rani snarls. A dart hisses, and The Rani looks down to see the tiny feathered missile protruding from her collarbone.

The drug acts quickly, and The Rani slumps forward onto the cold concrete floor. Her PDA lies... just a few more inches...

posted 09-27-99 12:27 AM            

"Hey... does anyone know how to work this thing??? I think there's a message coming in!"

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posted 09-27-99 02:33 PM            

It's a message from The Rani. It says:

quote:

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Made discovery while dismantling bomb. Not Red Cell. Appears to be from new source. Source unknown. Going MR to find more intel.

---

What do you make of that?

The hussies look at each other and slowly they grin...The Rani's not a traitor! After everyone cheers, they settle down to decide what her message means and how they can help.

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HH #487 Wearer of the Moonstone Veil
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.
M - Who at Section asked you to do this?
www.angelfire.com/ca4/k2bonson

posted 09-27-99 06:07 PM            

Anya nods to K2 and shifts the ice pack a bit to find a more comfortable arrangement. Her eyes still reveal her concern over the missing Rouges, but her spirit is obviously lighter.

I think it would still be a good idea to verify identities, K2. Can we access the files from here do you think? I think, for everyone's peace of mind, we need to remain together as much as possible. She pauses a moment and looks speculatively around the small group. The more we hare off in different directions, the more confused we're likely to become.

Anya's grin starts slowly, but soon she is smiling broadly. When she notices the bewildered looks of her friends, she explains. This reminds me of a mystery I read once, called "Gaudy Night" by Dorothy L. Sayers. It takes place at Oxford University in the 1920's or 30's I think. The heroine is trying to identify and catch someone who has been harassing one of the women's colleges. Anya looks around and see that she has everyone's attention, and continues.

Anyway, one night, the poltergeist -- that's what they call the perpetrator of the crimes -- starts pulling fuses in the various buildings and a merry chase ensues -- everyone running off in different directions and no one staying together long enough to provide alibis for each other. At one point the heroine grabs one of the deans and says "Wait -- I'm going to make sure you have an alibi -- even if it kills me!" As soon as the next building goes dark, she knows the dean is in the clear!

Her green eyes twinkle for a moment more, then become serious again. Unfortunately, our situation is a bit more grave. Bombs can be set with timers. Just because we're all together during an explosion, doesn't necessarily clear us.

K2, you're going to have to do the typing -- my wrist is killing me. Anya grimaces as she shifts the ice pack once more.

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Anya
HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-27-99 06:43 PM            

PLANREN, SBETVIR ZR. V XABJ GUVF YBBXF ONQ SBE ZR. V PNA CREUNCF CEBIR ZL VAABPRAPR, OHG ABG VS V NZ ORVAT URYQ.

GUVF PUNAARY UNF ORRA PBZCEBZVFRQ. V FHFCRPG N GENC JVYY OR FRG SBE LBH NAQ GUR BGUREF. QBA'G GEH -

The message is incomplete.

Cynaera frowns. If this message is from The Rani, then who sent the other one?



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posted 09-27-99 09:02 PM            

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Cynaera, forgive me. I know this looks bad for me. I can perhaps prove my innocence, but not if I am being held.

This channel has been compromised. I suspect a trap will be set for you and the others. Don't tru -

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She wonders whether she should show this to the others or keep it to herself until she has had a chance to authenticate it. As she's thinking, the group notices her silence and asks her what's wrong. She doesn't answer for a moment and then says,

I just got a coded message from The Rani. I got a feeling that this is the real message and not the one Gail found. Obviously, The Rani was trying to warn us about trusting someone or something, but I don't know what. Any ideas?

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posted 09-27-99 10:08 PM            

"A trap! That means someone will be trying to draw us out." She takes another swig of Hershey's Syrup.

"And it sounds like Red Cell is still in the equation." She strides over to K2 and places her hand on K2's shoulder. "We need to check the personnel files to see if anyone has had any contact with Red Cell of any type. Can you access the files from here?"

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posted 09-27-99 11:01 PM            

An inspection of herself shows that not only has her tool belt been removed, but also a small tissue sample has been taken from the inside of her mouth.

"Ah, I just hope Cynaera got my message in time." The Rani sighs.

A too-familiar voice comes from just outside the cell.

"It won't matter. They trust you now, or rather, they will trust the one who looks like you."

A solid steel door slams shut somewhere deep beneath the Hussy Palace, muffling The Rani's howls.



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posted 09-27-99 11:21 PM            

Rani? What is going on here? Geesh, one experiment goes bad and everybody panics, but have they done something to Rani?

posted 09-28-99 08:30 AM            

Kat takes her cell phone out from her back pocket and dials... "It's time," she says to someone on the other end.

A few moments later there is a rustling sound from behind the wall on the far right side of the lounge. Kat goes over and taps on a spot on the wall. Suddenly the wall slides back to reveal a hidden staircase. Standing there at the bottom of the stairs are K3 and Chris.

"K3, Kat says get Chris out of here. We can't risk his getting hurt. Take him to the secure location you and I discussed." K3 and Chris leave the lounge through another hidden door at the opposite side of the room. Kat securely locks both doors after they are gone.

"Now Hussies... I did not spend the last year of my life working my fingers to the bone just so that someone could tear this place apart. It's time to take the offensive. We ARE Hussies after all are we not?"

"Now, if you all would be so kind as to take 2 steps back from the bar please?" Everyone looks at Kat as if she has lost her mind, but they comply.

With that, Kat goes behind the bar and presses a button that was hidden underneath the counter. Suddenly the floor begins to move. The bar is elevated about 2 feet and slowly moves to the right revaling beneath it yet another hidden room. This one goes down UNDER the floor.

"Let's go hussies!" And Kat proceeds down the dark staircase. The others, still not sure what to make of all this, follow. To their shock and amazement at the bottom of the stairs is a room the entire width of the palace... FULL of weapons. Guns, rifles, bullet proof vets, comm units, computers, lasers.... all stored within this secret room.

Kat looks at the stunned faces of the others and says, "Now you didn't REALLY think K3 and I would build a palace and then not have a way to protect it did you?" Kat smiles.

"Are we going to just stand here and let our beautiful home be destroyed? Those of you up for the challenge, grab your weapon of choice and lets go!"

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posted 09-28-99 01:49 PM            

I won't be too much good in a major firefight -- my wrist is too bad -- but I think I can at least protect myself left-handed.

Kat smiles back at Anya, glad that someone else is ready to take the fight to the enemy. She helps Anya fasten the vest and then fastens a belt of stun-grenades around her waist.

Just in case, Kat says quietly as the others move to the various weapons on the counters. Then she addresses the group. Everyone, be sure and take a comm unit and a vest. Let's try not to get separated, but if you do, contact me on C channel. Keep calm.

Our primary objective is to eliminate the traitor and then re-establish contact with the Rogues. Any questions?

Kat looks around with pride at the determination she sees in the faces of her fellow Hussies.

Alright, as Anya said, Let's do it!

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posted 09-28-99 01:55 PM            

Now that's what I'm talking about! grins as she quickly equips herself, then continues speaking

Let's remember that we brought up a possibility earlier when we were discussing CQ. What if someone has managed to get their hands on our DNA samples, and is creating clones of us?? That could explain Rani's strange behavior. Maybe it wasn't Rani at all, but someone else who looks exactly like her. So, a question we need to answer is, What organizations have access to cloning tachnology? Red Cell, for one, but are there others who might have gotten their hands on the technology and could now be using it against us? Kat, you would know better than the rest of us, since you deal with Oversight. Any ideas?

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posted 09-28-99 02:24 PM            

Within another twenty minutes, she is free. The Rani overpowers her guard, and takes his weapon.

Now to find my impostor. The Rani grins wolfishly.



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posted 09-28-99 05:15 PM            

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posted 09-28-99 09:57 PM            

"Anya, don't feel bad. All the intel we've received so far has been double-sided - anyone could have been misled. If you and I stick pretty close, I think we'll be all right. I'm left-handed, so I can cover your weaker side. And efi, you can be the eyes for both of us."

The unlikely trio unconsciously move a pace closer together in an unspoken bond. In their eyes is a clear message: "Don't mess with the bull, or you'll get the horns!"

Cynaera, in spite of the comraderie she feels with the other Hussies who are risking their lives - some armed only with super-soakers - has more on her mind than simply locating the faction responsible for infiltrating the Palace. She worries for her friend The Rani...

"Okay, we're good to go!" Kat announces. "And yes, there could possibly be other factions involved, except that this attack has all the earmarks of Red Cell. The sophisticated weaponry, the knowledge of the layout of the Palace..."

Kat's voice faded into a murmur in Cynaera's mind. "That's IT!" she exclaimed aloud, startling the rallying Hussies into a temporary halt. "Sophisticated weaponry... knowledge of the Palace... Red Cell has The Rani because no one else knows the bare bones of this place better than she does! She designed the security system, remember? That's how she knew the bomb would go off in two minutes. No wonder they took her - she has the recipes for every code in the Palace stored in her head!"

Kat, Anya, efi, Stacy and the others were silent, all thinking the same horrible thought: "What if she cracks under torture?"...

posted 09-28-99 10:48 PM            

She approaches the bar, reaching for the secret button that will open the passageway below. Her fingers brush something else, something very out of place.

Carefully, The Rani lays down her weapon, and removes the device she has found: Another explosive, this one far more powerful than those before, placed so that it will bring the entire floor down on those below. Gingerly, she turns it upside down, to reveal the timing mechanism.

There is a familiar footstep behind her. Another, and The Rani's twin appears, holding a gun.

"I had a feeling you'd show up here. You're getting too predictable. It's time for some... new blood around here, don't you think?" The second Rani approaches the bar, and presses the button to open the passage.

A dozen faces turn upward to the light. They see two Rani's in identical attire: One holding a bomb, the other apparently just having captured the bomber.

A dozen muzzles arc upward, then hesitate. Which is The real Rani?

Before her twin can speak, The Rani holding the bomb says:

"Shoot us both! It's the only way to be sure!" The Rani places the bomb on the nearest table, out of the line of fire.

A dozen expressions of frozen shock. No one willing to pull the trigger.

"Cynaera. Do it." The Rani's eyes burn into Cynaera's...

posted 09-28-99 11:10 PM            

Efi nudges Cynaera and whispers, "Shoot them both, Cyn - it's the only way to be sure!" But her voice lacks conviction, and Cynaera knows, or at least hopes very strongly, that neither she, nor any of the Hussies, wants to see that outcome.

With a flash of insight, it's clear to Cynaera who the imposter is. She relaxes, her AK47 in her hand almost casually, and is only vaguely aware of the stares directed at her. Then, without warning, she shoots from the hip, and The Rani falls - the one with the gun.

The room is absolutely still for a moment - everyone waiting to see what the next movement or reaction was to be.

"GAWD, Cynaera - I thought you'd never make up your mind!" The Rani says, and her eyes are sparkling with mischief.

"Um, I don't wanna sound like a worry-wart," Anya says, "but shouldn't you give some attention to that bomb you're holding?"

The Rani looks at the bomb, then at Anya, then around at the Hussies. Her expression is unreadable. She very slowly reaches for the wire cutters on her belt, holds them up in one hand and the bomb in the other, and snips a wire. Immediately, everyone dives for the floor with arms over heads and palms over ears. A prayer or two can be heard in the shocked silence of dread.

When no explosion is forthcoming, heads slowly raise, and expressions are a mixed bag of questioning, accusing, and almost gleeful.

"How did you know which one to shoot?" Stacy asks, still somewhat stunned from what has just taken place.

Cynaera shrugs, distracted. Her eyes are on The Rani's face, as if she still is not quite sure she's taken down the right one...

posted 09-29-99 01:34 AM            

Everyone but The Rani is looking at Cynaera as if she's lost her mind. Slowly they realize that she's right, only the real Rani would have been so bold and audacious.

They gather their dropped weaponry and comm units and leave the Armory for a little fresh air and a chat with The Rani. They need some more intel before heading out into the Palace to do battle with Red Cell's operatives.

Now that the clone has been neutralized, it's time to be on the offense, to start a little trouble of their own.

Kat turns to the group and says, Ladies, we need to split into teams and search different sections of the Palace for signs of Red Cell and our missing Rogues.

The teams form up and Kat indicates where each group should start. She wants everyone tune their radios to Channel C and keep in touch.

K2 sidles up to Anya and calmly insinuates herself into the trio. As they move off into the corridor, the threesome has turned into a four. They make their way down the corridor in silence and relative darkness. So far, no signs of Red Cell, but they know that's not going to last long.

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posted 09-29-99 11:17 AM            

"There's still something that doesn't quite click. If you're such a demolitions expert, why did most of the bombs you tried to defuse explode? Except for this last one, of course."

The Rani replied, "Would you believe... trial and error?"

"Be careful. I'm watching you."

"Why, Gail." The Rani grinned. "I'd expect nothing less."

Gail turned away, bomb in hand. The Rani narrowed her eyes and said:

"You might not want to go anywhere alone, Gail."

Gail turned back with an astonished and questioning look on her face. The Rani returned a wide-eyed look of her own, and elaborated:

"There's still at least one impostor among us. You wouldn't want suspicion directed at yourself now, would you? I'd be happy to accompany you, if you'd like."

Stacy has overheard most of this odd conversation, and approached The Rani from behind. "That won't be necessary, Rani. I'll accompany Gail to containment. You go ahead with the others."

At The Rani's sharp sideways glance, Stacy adds:

"We know Red Cell has your DNA. If you... become separated from us again, when next we find you, we might assume the worst. I'd hate to see anything... unfortunate happen."

The Rani inclined her head in acknowledgement, and rejoined Anya, K2, and Cynaera.

Gail stared wordlessly into Stacy's eyes for a moment, and then the two departed for containment.



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posted 09-29-99 07:55 PM            

We still need to look at those personnel files. If we have clones wondering around, it may come down to testing people about past events to determine if they're real or not.

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posted 09-29-99 11:35 PM            

The others give her a quizical look. Anya whispers, You know -- two women come to King Solomon, each claiming this one particular baby is hers. Each 'mother' states her case, but Solomon can't determine who the baby's real mother is. So he tells one of his guards to cut the child in half. One mother -- the imposter -- said that was fine with her. The real mother was horrified and pleaded with Solomon to give him to the false mother. Better that than harm the child. Solomon knew then that she was the real mother of the child.

That's how Cynaera knew which was the real Rani. She winks at Cynaera and The Rani. But we still have a long way to go to find out what in h3ll's going on. You know, I didn't realize that Red Cell had the facilities for DNA cloning. Bioengineering, yes... cloning, no. Did I miss something?

Cynaera give Anya a thoughtful look. You know, now that you mention it, I didn't know it either. But all the weaponry points to Red Cell! Right, Rani?

Right, The Rani answers after a slight pause. I wonder... Do you think maybe they've joined forces with another group? You know the old adage... "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." Suppose Red Cell teams with... oh, drat! Who was that guy that we brought down last year? You kow the one 'breeding' terrorists??? Dadgummit!! What the heck was his name?

The Rani shakes her head. Anya leans over and whispers, Take my advice, don't think about it too hard. It'll come to you. And for Pete's sake, don't hit anything!!

With that, Anya holds up her right hand. While the others were strapping on weapons, she has rummaged around in the Armory and found an air-splint for her hand. With her wrist securely encased, she feels much more in control of her safety. Everyone grins with her.

By this time the small group has reached the main lobby of the Palace. They have seen no other Hussies. For that matter they have seen no one.

Anya turns to The Rani and says, Now what?

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HH# 446, RR# 24, HR# 36, WW# 135
Wearer of the Onyx veil elegantly flecked with silver and gold metallic threads
Where ever you go, there you are... and they'd better have La Femme Nikita!

posted 09-30-99 03:49 AM            

"Whoaa!! Hold it right there!" Anya grabbing rachel's arm. "Where were you? Didn't you hear the explosions?"

"Explosions? What explosions?" rachel replied, staring at the hussies wondering why they are wearing mission gear.

"We were partaying by the ABEYANCE POOL. Ms. Rings, Ele, AnaDVirgin, Babe, Muzzette and a lot of other hussies. Don't you remember? The Parties! First there was the RD slumber party, then the awards night, then I was promoted to next level status...oohhh my head." rachel grabbing her head with one hand while Efi tried to grab the almost empty bottle of red wine from the other. "I don't really remember much except there was this BIG THUD at the first part of the slumber party during the shower scene....then I passed around some pictures I got from another hussy and then there was another THUD, a BIGGER ONE."

The quintet stared at rachel with anger and worry. "Where are the others?" they chorused.

"Still by the Abeyance Pool, I believe. You see," rachel nervously trying to explain to these hussies who really looked menacing in their battle gear..."Is there some training going on?" she distractedly asked while the quints patiently waited for her to continue the rest of her story"..Anyway, as I was saying, we started at the room marked HHMB Restricted LFN Only then somebody saw us and shooed us out. So we moved to the Main Pool but Kat was there relaxing and then the OT POlice came and next thing we know, we were by the Abeyance Pool. So there...why am i explaining all these...???"

"K2...you were there at the party. You were drinking with us."

"You are too sloshed!" K2 angrily snapped at rachel.

"K2 was with us this whole time. It's impossible ....she couldn't be at that party...."Anya defended.

As reality sets in...all Cyn, The Rani, Efi, and Anya turn their questioning gazes to K2....

rachel...sensing something bad is about to happen makes a quick escape ...

"Uh..you know i was just on my way to my room to get ready. I have a mission in Amsterdam in a couple of days. I think I better get going. I still have to check my panel, get my gear..."

rachel rushes out, seemingly not drunk anymore, leaving the perplexed hussies K2, Cyn, The Rani, Efi, and Anya..

"I'll see you all in a month!"she yelled, not really waiting for a reply.

The hussies didn't seem to notice rachel's departure as they concentrated on K2, staring at her with 4 pairs of eyes waiting, wanting some explanation...

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posted 09-30-99 11:28 AM            

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Stacy and Gail were returning from bomb disposal duty. Gail stopped in a deserted section of the corridor, and asked:

"Stacy, were you as disturbed by what The Rani said as I was?"

Stacy took a deep breath, collecting her thoughts. "I did find it odd, I won't deny that. But... assuming we have the right one now, we must remember that the finger of suspicion has been pointing at her throughout most of this. If she is feeling a bit paranoid now, I can't say I blame her. And The Rani makes a valid point: There is at least one more impostor roaming the Hussy halls.

"So... there's more than one interpretation. It could have been perfectly innocent, although I grant you it did seem somewhat out of character. She might actually suspect you've been replaced by a clone, and she might just be trying to rattle you. Or..." Stacy trailed off, a thoughtful look on her face.

"Or she could be yet another impostor." Gail finished the thought.

"Yes, it's possible. We all interpreted her offer to sacrifice herself as a noble gesture, but if she's really another clone..."

"She made certain at least one of them survived to continue their takeover of the Palace," offered Gail.

"I had a worse thought, actually. Cynaera might have shot the wrong one. How can we check, to be sure? Now, one is dead. It's a heck of a time to be second-guessing."

Gail leaned back against the wall and shut her eyes for a few moments, concentrating. Then she had it.

"Stacy, I have an idea. I think I know how we can prove at least one identity. Would you accompany me to the morgue?"

Stacy looked at Gail quizically, but followed.

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They arrived at the morgue. There hadn't been any Hussy fatalities in quite some time, so it was easy to locate the body they were looking for. Gail pulled back the sheet and stared down at the face of what might be her friend. She turned a little green, but determined, and began removing The Rani's gloves.

Gail hands started shaking so badly she couldn't finish. Stacy pulled her aside and said:

"Gail, just tell me what you're looking for. I'll do it."

Gail said: "It's a small scar on her left hand. I know, because I gave it to her while we were at fencing practice. It was such a minor wound that it wouldn't have been in any of the medical records. I should be the only one who..." Gail caught herself. "Only The Rani and I know about it."

"Ok. I'll check."

Gail turned away, grateful for the reprieve, and Stacy removed the glove. She carefully checked the palm and the back of the hand, but found no scars.

"Gail, I don't see anything." Mindful of the possibility that Gail might suspect her also of being an impostor, Stacy added: "Do you want to check for yourself?"

"Yes, thanks." Gail had collected herself once more, and returned to Stacy's side. She too checked palm and back of hand where she had accidently given her friend a dueling scar to brag about, but the flesh was unmarked. Gail breathed a huge sigh of relief.

"Well, we've eliminated one possibility," Stacy observed. "One down, two to go. But this time, we at least have some way to check definitively."

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posted 09-30-99 06:06 PM            

Whoa! exclaims Stacy. That thing is huge. How do you fire it without knocking yourself out?

Gail sniffed as she looked down at the 50-calibur mini-cannon. I've got plenty of love handles to manage the weight and shoulder muscles to take the kick as it goes off.

Gail notices the dubious look on Stacy's face and gives her a lop-sided grin. Actually, I'm such a bad shot that I need something this big to scare the p## out of the enemy without having to fire a shot!

Stacy doubles over with laughter while wiping the laughter-tears off her face. She finally gains control of herself and motions to her friend.

Come on, she says. Let's go find that other Rani and test her.

The two women move steathily down the halls until they come to an incredible sight. Cynaera, The Rani, Efi, Anya, and K2 are all facing off with each other; the distrust on their faces palpable. Stacy licks suddenly dry lips.

Uh.... what's going on here? she asks.

We just ran into Rach. exclaims Cynaera. There appears to be some question as to K2's identity.

Stacy just closes her eyes and shakes her head. We've got to regroup and figure this all out. But first things first, Rani... take your left glove off for us.

The Rani's eyes widen with surprise and she turns to Gail. What's this all about. You of all people know that I'm me!

Gail's hazel eyes began to fill with tears. Just take off your left glove.... please.

I won't do it! shouted The Rani. I can't believe that you don't trust me. We're supposed to be best friends!

Stacy raises her gun and points it at The Rani. It's not a matter of trust. We need to prove once and for all who you are. Now take your glove off.

Five sets of eyes snap back towards The Rani as she raised her own weapon. I won't do it!!! she yells

In the split second before The Rani's finger squeezed her trigger, the others hear a loud bang. A red hole appears in the center of The Rani's forehead while her weapon slipps from lifeless fingers. Slowly, her body slides to the floor; her eyes still open and staring at Gail.

Gail rushed over to the body and gently closed the eyes before ripping the glove off the left hand. Stacy bent over to watch.

I don't see it, she exclaimed.

You don't see what? screamed Cynaera. You just killed The Rani!

Gail's face shows her anguish as she looks up at her friends. This wasn't The Rani, it was another clone. She looked back down at the body. And I didn't kill her.

That's right! Another voice rang out and the others looked around. Gail didn't kill her.... I did!

The others looked at K2, stunned by her admission.

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posted 09-30-99 07:04 PM            

The Rani put the finishing touches on her optical recognition program, and set the laptop scanning through the video feeds from the Hussy Palace's security system. She hoped to obtain a count of just how many impostors there were in the Palace. Once she identified individuals, she could track them easily. The only problem was, it was a big Palace.

The Rani replaced the duct panel that concealed her modified laptop. She leaned back against it and closed her eyes for several minutes. It had now been nearly 27 hours since she had had any sleep.

There was one identity of which The Rani was certain. Several of the laptop's new subroutines now verified one particular Hussy's whereabouts once every 15 seconds, reporting the results to The Rani's PDA. It would be a long crawl through the ducts, however, before she reached her destination.

The Rani fingered the scar on her left hand. I only wish they would start checking first.



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"Sometimes I think we're alone. Sometimes I think we're not. In either case, the thought is staggering." -- Buckminster Fuller

posted 10-01-99 01:54 PM            

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