"Hmm," Haze started "Since I'm neutral it'll be harder to get assistance. Jack might help. I could ask Darklight since he's probably concerned about Starbright. Flame may even help if it's not obvious that he's doing so."

Haze pointed downward. "I'm pretty sure that's Darklight's home, we can try there first."

Flame got back to the bar. "I didnt find them" he began then stopped as he saw Starbright.

"Oh, hello Flame. Meet Starbright. Starbright, Flame. This is my right-hand man, the Lewis to my Clark, the Abbot to my Costello, the Lyndon Johnson to my JFK. Flame, don't be alarmed, I've decided to let the dear girl go. And it's okay, that you couldn't find Haze, she's on her way to pick the little girl up. By the by, Star, would you like something to drink whiely ou wait for the designated driver?"

"Some water will be fine."

Oni got Starbright a bottle of water from his cooler, passing by Voidhunter who was watching a movie on Pay Per View, some sort of Greek Tragedy made into a film.

"This good enough?"

"Yes, thank you."

Jack was shaken.  He had just about been killed by someone who was obviously not human.  And now one of his best friends was missing.  And he noticed when that happened as he didn't have very many. 
"Man, Sunscald I'm bushed.  Nearly getting killed does that to you.  I should know."  Jack followed Sunburn down to the mall entrance where it appeared someone had entered and exited the mall in a vehicle.

"Ooh, subtle.  Any clues Sunspot?"

((Hey Fett_II, we kind of need an update on Darklight.  Or Mando Assassin for that matter.  A location or something would be nice.))

((Yeah, as I have no idea where Altair is taking Darklight, I'm not gonna be able to say much of anything for him...So Voidhunter it'll hafta be until then.))

Voidhunter turned off the TV.  It felt so good to be free once more.  And it was all thanks to those three villains, led by the one called Oni.  He had heard of Oni before; a name circulating in the underworld, but nothing more.  He had always admired and respected the achievements of the man, and meeting him in person hadn't changed any of that; merely enhanced it.  However, Oni did have one fault; he was too much of a caring person.  He couldn't kill when the time called him to.  It didn't matter any longer.  Voidhunter was free, and when he found Darklight, the gold-caped-bufoon would finally taste the bitter flavour of oblivion.  The thought made him smile.
He turned to face Oni, Starbright, and the dragon-man, who Oni called Flame.  He let his body melt into the darkness that inhabited the corners of the room, blending in until he was nothing more than part of the shadow; his body as material as the darkness he dwelled in.  He had to admit, if in case he was ever called to assassination once more, he would enjoy it immensely.  His power was essentially crafted for killing.  He couldn't help it, and burst out in quiet laughter, leting his gaze play over the gathering of villains and reluctant pawns.  "This oughtta be good," he thought to himself.

"Excuse me? Was that Oni?" Chromium inquired. He looked down at Haze's hand on his arm. He was realizing that no telepathic powers could penetrate his metal. This might be a problem later on. She tried to speak to him just then but she couldn't penetrate his metal skin.

"Also, for future use, if you need to speak to me telepathically again by touching me, simply place your hand on my arm or where ever possible and I will clear that area of the metal and reveal my skin. That way we can communicate telepathically if necessary. Now, about Oni, do you mean to tell me that he asked to pick up Starbright at his base?"

Darklight awoke, and found himself tied down by chains to a hard and uncomfortable table.  He could't move, and all that he COULD do was wait for someone to enter, and see what the whole big deal was.  Maybe they had the wrong guy?  Not likely; not many people walked around wearing a black-and-gold costume like his.  But why would anyone want to take him...well, besides the legions of villains that he had antagonized over the years...but still!  He sighed, and waited for someone to enter the room, and supply some answers to him.  He had a feeling he would be waiting for a very long time.

"Stay hidden? I think I know just the think to keep me hidden AND close enough to protect you at any time." Chromium said to Haze as they flew to Oni's hideout. She gave him a skeptical look but didn't say anything. When they arrived Chromium landed a little ways off from Harry's so they weren't seen yet. Haze let go of Chromium and asked him
"So what exactly do you want to do to stay hidden?"
Chromium said nothing, simply exhaled slowly and relaxed his body again. He began to compress himself to a very small size. Eventually he was a floating strip of metal about 2 inches thick. He floated over to Haze, who was watching in shock the whole time, and wrapped himself around her waist. He took the shape of a plate belt. His face formed on the front of the belt and spoke to Haze.
"Now normally, I would weigh about 200 or probably more pounds. I simply compressed myself, I didn't take off any weight. However, I'll be somewhat hovering so i'll still be on your waist looking like a belt, yet I wont weigh anything really. Alright Haze, good luck. Don't get us killed."
With that the face melted back into the belt and Chromium said nothing more.

Haze was very impressed with Chromium's abilities. She walked the rest of the way to Oni's bar. This time Flame was waiting for her. Haze smiled lopsidedly as she saw the bikers visibly move away from her.

Hi Flame, what's Oni up to? Haze asked Flame privately.

Flame shrugged, Not sure, but he wants to win you over. I think you impressed him with your display back in the alley.

Haze decided she better say something out loud before people thought they were odd. "So Flame, where to?"

Flame continiued to stand by the wall, keeping an "eye" on every one in the room.  It was rather quiet. The only sounds were evryones breathing. He continued to wait for Oni to make his pitch

Haze accepted Starbright's hug somewhat awkwardly. She'd never been that close to her cousin and found the display of affection a little disconcerting. "Are you alright?" She asked.

Starbright nodded emphatically, "Yes. Now let's get out of here."

"Just a moment," Oni started.

Haze knew this was coming. Oni wouldn't let Starbright go for nothing. Haze waited, she had her own demands of Oni, being that she wanted some time with Flame to see if he could help her remove the images Vandal had planted in her mind. But she'd wait for the right moment.