An Adrenaline Rush (Guest Poster: Danny)

So it began and okay It may have been a foolish attempt but I stood between Raven and Trigon. Trigon laughed, "How sweet, it would seem someone is trying to be Gallant." Raven was saying something behind me but I didn't quite hear her. I was keeping my eyes on Trigon. "You are not hurting this woman. So you can just give it up." I motioned my gun for him to back up... "Boy do you have any idea what I could do to you?" He chuckled... "You are no match for me!" "Well then bub perhaps you will settle for me." It was Logan... He Jumped down with his claws out behind Trigon. Laura jumped Down on my right and Remy on my left, while SHI jumped down in front of me. Her sword was drawn and she placed it on the back of his neck... "Please." Trigon spat and with a wave of his hand Gambit, Laura, Ana and I were thrown against a wall with a gush of wind... Raven had anticipated it and backed flipped and was now standing next to Wolverine... "Ana, we got this babe... Get him out of here." Logan instructed... Suddenly Trigon had demons surrounding us... Remy threw cards and blew up several while Laura and Ana slashed their way through the rest As for me I used the gun and began shotting several demons... Laura backed flipped over to me and with a smirk that made her look like her father asked, "Having fun?" "I am beginning to envy you for being a mutant..." I winked at my little friend... Suddenly Trigon's voice drew our attention, "You may have won this battle but you haven't won the war... You will hear from me again!" He disappeared and we ended up in a back street alley. "thanks guys." I smiled... Gambit put his arm around me and Laura gave me a friendly punch... "Try to stay out of trouble Bub." Logan grabbed Ana and disappeared in the night and I turn to see Raven fade into the shadow. Laura and Remy walked me home and then Remy took Laura home... I stood on my balcony having a glass of wine and I saw Miss Roth.... "You didn't say good bye." I say not turning around... She stepped into the light, "You were with your friends I didn't want to intrude. I do wish to apologize about." "No need, and I thought we could be friends." I turn to face her not realizing how close she was to me. I ended up face to face with her... She hesitated and reached her hand up to my face but I took it in my hand, "Miss Roth, it wouldn't work. For all we know Trigon has stimulated these feelings." She shook her head, "No, I don't think..." She pulled her hand away and then looked down at her feet, "Friends then..." I lifted her chin and kiss her lips gently, "Special friends." I backed away giving her space and watched as she left my apartment... I turned and picked up my wine glass from the balcony ledge.... It is probably for the best.

It is all a matter of Trigonometry (Guest Poster: Danny)

So I have been pulled into an alternate dimension... This demon stares at me... "So my daughter has an interest in you... " He states... "Your daughter?" I ask, still believing this is a dream.. "Raven....Rachel Roth... and you... You are curious..." He smiles... "Aren't you Danny..." I straighten myself out, "I am a business man and Miss Roth is a customer. Now since it would seem you have me at a disadvantage, perhaps you would tell me who you are?" "I am Trigon and this is my domain... I have a proposition for you..." He smiled again... "You see my daughter and I have had.... One can say a fallen out... I want you to bring her here..." "I think I can do the math here and quite frankly, I have no intention of making deals with devils." I say "Oh Raven will come, whether you cooperate or not... I have sent word to her that I have you..." He changed in to a Human form... "All you have to do is stand there and watch.." I couldn't help but shiver, I needed a plan.. I began to think... What would Miss Ishikawa do as SHI or Logan do as Wolverine.... or Remy.. what would he do as Gambit... Quite simply I wasn't a Super hero, just the Protégé to an Art Dealer... Logan, Miss Ishikawa and Remy would use what they had... So did I... "Well then this is a joyous occasion... The reunion of a father and his daughter.. Calls for a Party... " I say hoping he ill take the bait... "I am excellent in arranging them.." "A Party ... A Party ... what an excellant idea.." He stated changing again, with a snap of a finger... we were in a elegant Party room filled with people that I was sure were Demons... "You should invite Miss Roth's closes acquaintances..." I shrug He waggled his finger at me, "I know what you are up to..." "Don't worry... That card throwing fool and the cloned female runt are looking for you... They have annoyed Logan and your boss to help... Logan, now this will be a bonus.." he rubbed his hands together as if he was about to get down to business... As I waited looking for a way to save the day (or was it still night?) I took inventory, a security guard with a gun... (he was actually human... a minion? a slave? it doesn't matter I need that gun!) I put on the charm and spoke with the gentleman... After some time I saw someone in the shadows... "The Prodigal daughter returns!" Trigon walked up in his gleaming eggshell tux... SHI, Wolverine, Gambit, and Laura would be here soon.. I had to buy them time... So I stood between Raven and Trigon.. (okay this may have been a foolish attempt here) TBC...

Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore!" (Guest Poster: Danny)

"So what did you do?" Laura grilled me... She was asking about me finding Miss Roth in my bedroom... Um, wearing my sheets and covers... "Laura, please I am really busy today... We have to get these artifacts cataloged..." How did she find out about it any how... "If you are worried about Remy finding out.." She whispered I shot her a look, "He knows already.. Look I am sure it was pretty embarrassing for Rachel. She said she had never did anything like that before." "Ohhhhh it's Rachel now.." Laura picked up a statue and I took it from her... "Do did you two.." A huge grin came over her face I shook my head.. "Newsflash Laura... I am gay..." She folded her arms and I could see she wasn't going to let me off the hook... "I told her I was Gay, she dressed and rushed off... end of story..." Laura then grinned, "I agree with Gambit, you should have went a head and had some fun..." I sighed... I should have known she questioned him before me, "Laura..." "So what did he tell you?" she asked I shrugged, "You tell me since you were talking to him.." "He wouldn't tell me... Except he thought you should give it a try... broaden your horizons" She teased... I thought about last night with Remy and that is what he told me... What happen to lovers being jealous... He had a good ol laugh... and now Laura was laughing "Remy might be bi-sexual but I am not. I am 100% Gay.." I thought that should end the conversation but it didn't "Have you ever tried being with a woman?" She asked I rolled my eyes, "No Laura... why don't we talk about you.. Are you back with.." She held up her hand, "He has a girlfriend, it is over between us.." I gave a sympathetic nod and then sighed with frustration when she continued about Miss Roth... Laura waggled her eyebrows, "She is coming to the Auction tonight, isn't she...." "She is on the guest list, She is coming with Mr Bruce Wayne, and company..." I say setting up the display... "So ask her out..." Laura continued and then turned to Logan who had returned from arrest a Thomas Crowne... "Dad, don't you think Danny should ask out a woman.." He grunted... "She was naked in his bedroom, and she likes him, don't you think he should explore.." She didn't breathe... "LAURA!" both I an Logan yelled at the same time... Miss Ishikawa just laughed thoughtfully... While Miss Ishikawa set up for the Auction I worked with the caterers ... We were set and greeting people... I shook many hands as did Miss Ishikawa... "Mr and Miss Kent... Welcome to the Croft Auction at the Oike Gallery.." We greeted the VIP reporters and then turned to the prominent business men, "Mr Trump, Mr Wayne... " "HI Mr Bailey... " Miss Roth stated, "I brought my walking wallet this time.." Mr Wayne just shook his head.... Laura walked over and giggled, "Isn't she pretty... You know she really really likes you..." I was relieved when Remy walked in, "Finally an ally" I thought... I decided to introduce him to Rachel... The three of us talked and I was beginning to think Remy and Laura had some conspiracy going.. Both of them was sharing intimate details with Rachel when I had returned from announcing Miss Ishikawa.. As the Auction started everyone became silent... After the raven haired woman left with the billionaire and I was teased by Laura about my suggesting certain items to Miss Roth... I was being polite and a good employee... I had come to know Miss Roth taste I believed and was pointing out items I knew she would be interested in.. "It wasn't anything special." I say to Laura... She smiled, "That is why you only made suggestions to her and no one else.." "You are imagining things... I am not nor have I ever been interested in a woman.." I protest... "Even a unique one like Raven.." A voice said... I looked around, "Did you hear that?" "No.." Laura said looking at me funny... "It could, how did Gambit put it, 'spice up your relationship" Laura was just not giving it a rest... "Laura, you are only doing this to get at me... You know my only interest in Miss Roth is professional.." "I would say it is out of curiosity... virgin boy..." the same strange voice stated... I jerked my head around looking for who said that.... "Laura tell me you heard it that time." Laura perked up her ears, "Danny my hearing is better than yours and I heard nothing." I go home to get some sleep.. fallen a sleep in Remy's arms... Suddenly I wake and I am on the floor, alone and the room is dark.. I am certainly not in my flat any longer... Quoth the Raven... I hear a voice speaking, reciting ... the figure comes toward me as he speaks not seeming to notice me.. "Who are you why am I hear!" My words loose their sounds only his can be heard.. I then come to the conclusion this is a dream, "I am dreaming.... " I think out loud... "This is no dream Daniel Bailey!" he says and turns into another form Should I be worried? Quoth the Raven...