Gone [Elayne]

[Jay]

"Indeed..." Third sighed dryly shutting on eye unable to find any other words to speak of. There was nothing more to say or so he felt anyways.

"And that is where you're both wrong," a voice stated causing Third's entire body to go on edge. Faster than he should have, Third's head jutted sideways staring at the door where a red haired man was now leaning looking more bemused than anything. For a brief moment, Third's face paled his complexion dying at the realization that someone had overheard. Why the hell had no one told him that there was someone else in the room? What in-- "Amina had always had a feeling of such but I'd never had any more proof than this...but from what you just said..." Nathan said calmly as he stepped in. "You are not Black Jack," Nathan smiled dryly. Third's lip twitched, and a surprising amount of panic jumped into his blood. That was BJ's secret, damn it all. Why did this... This wasn't good... "I advise you to stay calm. If your blood pressure shoots up, your arteries could burst," Nathan sighed before shaking his head.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Third's response only echoed Vicki's thoughts as she fought to lock the pain away. It was...harder...than before...possibly because some part of her wanted to keep the pain. It was the only reminder she had left that Jack had been real... These thoughts were quickly interrupted however when an all too familiar voice spoke up, causing Vicki to look up at the figure now standing in the doorway. "Nathan..."Vicki said quietly with a seemingly calm air,"What are you doing here..."she continued. The only hint that something was wrong was the slight waver her voice held from the emotions she couldn't seem to lock away. As Nathan spoke, Vicki's eyes narrowed slightly as she studied Nathan's features. If he was going to use this new information against Jack she would sooner claw Nathan's eyes out than allow any harm to come to her Jack...even if Third was in control at the moment. "What do you want..."came the more venomous reply as Vicki continued to watch Nathan like a hawk.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

Vicki's words caused Nathan's head to shift slightly as his grey eyes wandered over her form carefully before looking forwards and focusing more on Third. "The same thing the both of you want, Jack Spade to be himself," was the simple explanation that was given. The color in Third's face was slowly starting to come back again, and the unnerved expression had settled into something calmer. Upon seeing this, Nathan smiled a bit. "No offense, Third was it?, but I have investments that rely on the complete mental stability of Mr. Spade."

Third breathed in a little calmly as a slow smirk came to his features. "You have something in mind?" was the flat statement that was given back. A curl of Nathan's lips answered the question. "Then say it already."

"So pushy...but anyways, I need you to explain to me the entire situation as it is now," Nathan stated dryly. Third's eyes widened, and once more he felt his blood pressure go through the roof. He didn't want to speak about it just as much as BJ didn't want to speak about it. However, if there was a possibility of it being changed- the situation, rather- it was for the best... but....

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki closed her eyes briefly at Nathan's response and breathed out quietly. It had been her fault Nathan had found out about the secret...idiot that she was... Why hadn't she noticed that there had been someone else standing in the doorway in the first place... Vicki wasn't about to tell anything more about Jack's other personalities of sorts until it seemed that Third thought that telling Nathan would be a good idea. At the very least, Third was willing to go along with Nathan's plan...whatever that might entail. There was no other choice then...as much as she knew Jack wanted it kept a secret...she wanted him back... Selfish as that may seem, it was just too...painful...knowing that Jack might never wake up...besides...Vicki had no way of knowing if Jack would be happy to remain as he was. She had to tell Nathan what she knew...or at least some of it..."Jack didn't want to wake up...he...shredded his consciousness... It happened once before but...with another voice... That was an...unusual circumstance however...I was able to bring Jack back then but...I haven't been able to do anything except wait...and hope..."Vicki explained quietly, giving as little information as possible lest Nathan take advantage of Jack. Dull, green eyes looked back up at Nathan after Vicki had finished speaking as she waited for some sort of response. If Nathan just wanted to know more about what Jack had gone through, he was out of luck...Vicki wasn't about to betray Jack like that...not after all that they had gone through. The only reason Vicki had told Nathan anything at all was the slim chance that he was telling the truth... As much as Vicki tried to tell herself otherwise...if only to keep the pain at bay, she missed Jack...desperately... It had only been a few days but waiting for something to change was agony...if she could do something to help...Vicki would agree to it without a second thought, no matter what the cost.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

Third could feel his heart pounding in his neck. Should he tell. Would this man be able to do anything anyways? There was a considerable amount of doubt, but Nathan had said he was doing it for his own selfish reasons anyways which Third could believe in a heart beat. However, the redhead could still use this to his advantage later somehow, damn it all... Victoria's words caught Third's ears, and his eyes shifted to the woman as she explained more or less what Third had explained. The voice sighed as very little was explained in retrospect, and after a moment he shut his eyes. "I have managed to gather up memories that belong to him in the front of this mind, but I can't put any pieces back together," he admitted feeling his muscles tighten at just the thought of saying such a thing out loud.

Nathan meanwhile was dead silent as Victoria spoke taking the information in with a particularly careful expression. There was some sympathy in those grey eyes though whether they were faked or not was questionable at best. After a moment, his expression shifted, and his stance moved more in the door as he started to walk farther inwards. "I see," the redhead said calmly as he came to a stop not too far from the bed then. "I have never heard of such a thing... However, I have dealt with minds before," he stated before folding his arms in front of himself. Almost instantly after that, a light shimmered taking the form of a Gardevoir beside him. Having waited out of sight until Nathan's mental call just then, Amina had teleported herself in after that. "A psychic pokemon should be able to enter the mind of someone," Nathan stated calmly.

Third's eyes grew large, and his body went tense. "No," he snapped rather quickly. "There are things in this mind meant for no one," he spoke promptly.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki listened to Third's short explanation before giving her own. She knew very well that Jack would not want Nathan to know about the other voices...especially since he had worked so hard to conceal such a thing. Looking into Nathan's eyes however told a different story...it truly did seem as if he wanted to help. Even if it was for selfish reasons the knowledge was comforting...at least in part. When Nathan said that he hadn't heard of anything like that Vicki fought to retain the calm facade she had managed to put up. Had she really told Nathan Jack's biggest secret (at least in part) for nothing... Looking down at the ground once again, Vicki resolved to simply wait for something to change once again when Nathan walked inwards and continued to speak. The Gardevoir's sudden appearance was unexpected and caused Vicki to jump slightly before realizing it was simply a Pokemon and relaxed once more. Nathan's next statement drew Vicki's eyes back towards him once more up until Third protested almost as quickly as the suggestion was put out there. She understood why Third had objected to the suggestion...but...if there was even the slightest chance of bringing Jack back... They had to try it...but if Third object to a Pokemon entering his mind..."What if I went in...?"Vicki asked after a moment,"Is there a way I can transfer my consciousness to Jack...at least for a short time..."she continued, looking between Nathan, Third, and the Gardevoir as she spoke.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

The startled look that wrapped Third's face up in wrinkles was enough to reveal the sheer level of confusion and disdain that was in him at the very thought of anyone entering his mind whether it was Nathan, the Gardevoir, or even Victoria for that matter. Like hell he wanted someone in his head... er... BJ's head. That was just asking for trouble on all levels, and he already had a mild phobia of BJ's psychic pokemon for one reason or another. There was no way that he was willing to agree with this. "No," he snapped back doing his best to sit up and look intimidating despite the fact that the pain in his chest caused him to flinch and lay back down all too soon.

Nathan looked from Victoria to Jack as the prior spoke first followed by the latter. A thumb raised itself and set on the redhead's lips as he thought about what had been said. Amina would you even be able to do something like that? was the mental question that came straight to Amina. The Gardevoir hesitated unsure of how she wanted to reply. Gathering up what she knew, she closed her eyes and projected a thought back. 'I could...but I don't know how stable it would be...link wise..' she mused before frowning and opening her eyes again. After a moment, Nathan crossed his arms. "Amina, my wife, knows how to do something to that effect...though how well it would go.." Nathan started.

"Did you not hear me? I said no," Third snapped back.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Victoria was aware of the startled look on Third's face but chose not to comment on it for the time being. Right now, her attention was on Nathan and whether or not they would be able to accomplish what she had suggested. Judging by his reaction to the suggestion, Third would object to such a thing but Vicki hardly cared at the moment. When Nathan finally did answer, Vicki looked thoughtful before pulling out a pokeball that held her Gothitelle. Perhaps if the Gardevoir had some help, there would be a better chance of it working... Vicki was just about to release the Gothitelle when Third spoke up again, drawing Vicki's eyes to him once again. "If you have a better suggestion feel free to share it Third... I was under the impression you wanted Jack back, same as I did. Frankly I don't care what you think and I'm tired of just waiting around for something to happen,"Vicki all but snapped back quietly,"Jack trusts me, and I was able to bring him back before... Maybe...I can do the same this time..."she continued before sighing and releasing the Gothitelle. Looking at Nathan now, Vicki nodded at the shiny Gothitelle who seemed almost startled to see all the people in the room,"This is Adiva...perhaps she can help in some way,"she replied before waiting to see what Nathan would say.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

Third was growing rapidly uncomfortable. He wanted to get out and get away as fast as possible, but his body certainly wasn't letting that happen any time soon. What these people were trying to do were extract information out of him. His reasoning was sure of it. Even at Victoria's rebuke stating that they were trying to help and that she no longer cared what he thought, Third was still on edge.

Nathan, however, slowly smirked a little more than amused by the turn of events. The few times he had met with Victoria were nothing in comparison to the strength of her argument now. He would make note of it and work around the information with it later. However, for now there was work to be done. A brief chuckle escaped from Nathan. "Very up front are we... well then, Amina how about we help out?" Nathan asked looking towards the Gardevoir who was already ready to do work. Third's entire body trembled a little at the proposition and words that seemed to contradict his wishes in the extreme. Damn it all there was nothing he could do!

As Victoria released her Gothitelle, Amina blinked surprised by the offer of help. Nathan didn't have many mature psychics, and thus she worked mostly by herself on such matters. To have help was... obscure... but maybe she could do something. 'We will need to sync minds... can you help me do that?' the Gardevoir asked. Regardless of what was said, Amina began to start drawing up psychic power. This would certainly be interesting.

"S-stop!" Third barked his entire body shaking a little.

However, psychic power was suddenly released, and Victoria's mind synched with Jack's. In an instant, a tunnel like scenario would play out before Victoria found herself in a black abyss.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki didn't answer Nathan as he directed his attention towards Amina. She didn't know exactly what this would entail but whatever it was Vicki believe that she was ready for it...it was something she could do at least and hopefully something good would come of it. Vicki was aware that Third was less than enthusiastic at what was going to happen whether he liked it or not but as she had stated previously; she didn't care what he thought. Adiva blinked at the voice in her mind and nodded before drawing on her own psychic power, hesitantly at first until she figured out exactly what it was they were supposed to do. Whatever the reason they had in doing this, it was good right...well, hopefully everyone would be OK... Vicki was hardly ready for what happened next. As soon as the two psychic Pokemon had started to work, Vicki could feel a draw on her own mind and fought against the urge to resist the pull. She couldn't panic now...not when she was so close to being able to help. Vicki could see a tunnel in her mind's eye and as she walked into it her physical body slipped into a coma of sorts as her consciousness linked to Jack's. A few moments later, Vicki found herself surrounded by complete and utter darkness...was this...Jack's mind...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

Third continued to protest. He didn't want this. He... he was afraid! However, in another moment, a pressure came to his head, and suddenly all consciousness left him. BJ's body fell back on the bed completely at peace again whether he wanted it or not. The moment Victoria's consciousness had left her, her body seemed to sink to the floor. Almost instantly Nathan stepped forwards to catch her in order to keep her from hitting her head. Sighing softly, he picked up the woman and sat her down in a chair. Amina continued her psychic power never once allowing the bond to break. Ah what will happen next... Nathan thought amused as he sat down then and folded his arms.

The darkness that was the mind of BJ was evident all around. What appeared to be the sky high above was nothing but a distilled grey, and if Victoria looked out and below her, she would see the grey only darkening into what appeared to be an expansive sea that almost appeared to have no bottom. Floating all around appeared to be ledges and things where light purple spheres floated here and there. From the spheres quiet voices spoke here and there exchanging thoughts and the like unaware of the new intruder. However, sitting on a ledge not far off appeared to be a young version of Black Jack Spade.

Dressed in a simple but disoriented black and white suit with the tie tied, Third sat there on the ledge. His features were younger than Jack's expressing a youth that the man didn't have any longer.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]As Vicki's 'eyes' grew more accustomed to the darkness around her she became aware of the floating orbs and ledges around her. Was this what everyone's mind looked like...a vast sea of darkness with seemingly no end to it? Perhaps...perhaps not, Vicki was certainly not going to question further lest she waste precious time. Taking a few steps inward, Vicki walked towards one of the ledges that held one of the floating orbs. It was a curious thing to see certainly...it reminded Vicki of candles of sorts and perhaps that was all they were... Candles didn't have voices however...these must be the other voices Jack had mentioned earlier. It made sense, Jack had really only explained three of the voices to her after all, Vicki didn't actually know how many 'voices' existed in Jack's mind. Surveying her surroundings once again, Vicki noticed what appeared to be a young Jack sitting on another ledge. Well...that was something more to go on then a few floating purple orbs at least... Walking towards the figure, Vicki took in the attire that the youthful Jack was dressed in, hoping to find some clue as to whom she was addressing. Considering Ripper was gone and Cas had been unheard of for quite some time...that left Third... At least it was the most logical explanation as to who was sitting before her. Jack certainly didn't wear suits...or at least not as long as she had known him."...Third I take it?"Vicki asked after she had reached the 'person' in question.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]The being smirked dryly at Victoria's question before his face drew somber again. He had not been able to stop the onslaught into the sanctuary that was BJ's mind, but rather than rage at Victoria, he decided to do what he could about the situation- stay calm and figure it out. She was here to find BJ wasn't she? Third was sure she cared as he had seen. At least the redhead hadn't come with her. That would have been more trouble.... "Victoria," he stated before slowly forcing himself up to stand and stretch. "You forced your way in despite my lack of consent. You jerk," he sighed dryly before smirking a little at his own words. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki smirked in turn when it appeared she had guessed correctly and listened as Third once again reminded her that he hadn't agreed to this. Rolling her eyes at the statement, Vicki took a step back as Third stretched and half-laughed at the comment. "Would have preferred that I let Amina enter? I thought that you would prefer me entering versus the eyes and ears of Nathan..."she retorted before folding her arms and grinning,"Besides, I'm here whether you like it or not... Do you know where we should start?" she continued, her grin fading to a more somber look as she continued speaking.[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]Third scowled a little before sighing and looking away from Victoria. He would not want a stranger in his head, damn it. As Victoria asked if he knew where they should start, the younger looking Jack simply nodded before turning and holding out his hands. Up from the darker depths, light purple almost white spheres began to float up. "Unlike the rest of us, BJ's mind is easy to detect..." Third sighed before turning around his hands 'holding' a sphere of light that twitched and twisted about just above his finger tips. "Care to take a look?" was the dry question that was asked. If Victoria reached her hand out, the sphere would jump to her and she would probably see something interesting... [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Victoria looked at Third as he nodded and waited to see what he would say. Instead, Third simply held up his hands as more spheres similar to the ones sitting on ledges around them, floated up. These however appeared almost white rather than the somewhat darker purple color the other floating orbs were. Vicki looked at the spheres before her, wondering exactly was held within them when Third asked the very question that was on her mind. Looking up at Third for a brief moment, Vicki was about to ask what the orbs were when the sphere in question drew her attention as it seemed to dance just above Third's hands. Reaching out a hand, Vicki made to touch the orb albeit hesitantly. Whatever was held in these orbs was a part of Jack...maybe...it would help her find him again...[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]In a flash, the light transferred a copy of a memory to Victoria. A kiddie BJ could be seen running through a rather elaborate house as a swarm of women chased after him calling his familiar nickname 'Black Jack'. They were irritated to say the least of it. However, the young boy just laughed hysterically as he ran. Soon enough, he ducked behind a cabinet which allowed him to escape from the women who ran past not seeing him. In an instant the memory faded away after that. Third sighed softly staring down at the fragments of memory. He had already observed it and already recognized the scene. It was a time before Ripper, before himself. It was a time when BJ was a free child able to do what he wanted with Atticus not minding too much and his sister sometimes helping with the pranking. "There are a few of them foating around... they're easy to spot..." he explained dryly. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]A gasp escaped Vicki at the bright light before the memory played before her. A child Jack could be seen running down the halls away from some women. It was nice to see him so happy...at least there had been one time when Jack had been happy...that was nice to know. After a moment the memory faded away and Vicki returned to 'reality' once again. After the bright light, the dark ocean before her that was Jack's mind took some getting used to. Blinking a few times, Vicki listened as Third explained that there were more memories floating around. "All right... so we just need to find them? That's all...?"Vicki asked quietly before looking down at the orbs before her,"Have you tried combining them...?"[/scrolly]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,height:168;width:494;border:0 black none;][atrb=style,border:5 #EBA947 groove,bTable][atrb=background,http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/jacktable2.png,bTable][cs=3]
[atrb=width,20][atrb=style,border:0 black none;]	[atrb=style,BORDER:0 BLACK NONE;height:202!important;width:320!important;color:5f3f5f;][scrolly:h(202),w(320),sy]Third sighed a little at Victoria's words "I have, but they won't stay together," he explained dryly shaking his head for a moment before snatching up another white sphere that wasn't too far off. "They're more like mismatched puzzle pieces than anything..." the voice sighed dryly unsure of how to explain it any other way than that. "Maybe putting them in order or something, but that would take too long...." he sighed once more. [/scrolly]	[atrb=style,width:154;border:0 black none;]
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[Maid Melody]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s395/malicewright/victoriaslade.png);][atrb=width, 507][atrb=height, 327][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(257),w(215),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:53px;margin-left:276px;color:#1c3a24;)]Vicki nodded and sighed at Third's explanation. Of course Third had already tried such a thing, he wanted Jack back too after all. It couldn't hurt to try however, even if it ended up being yet another failed attempt at piecing Jack together. Taking up a couple memories, Vicki listened to Third for a moment before shaking her head."You're wrong...they're not simple puzzle pieces or mere memories..."Vicki began quietly as she focused on the two memories before her,"They're Jack, everyone one of them...they define who he is, what he's done.... I love them all, every one of them. They make up the person I love..." she continued before looking up at Third as a small smile played on her features. "Everything he's done...everything he is...I love it all..."Vicki said quietly before looking back down at the memories in her hands, hoping that they would indeed stick together.[/scrolly]