[A blinding beam of light flashes down from the ceiling and deposits a person on the floor]

::Erin rubs her eyes and stumbles over to Paz, where she kicks him, a little harder than needed::

"Get up, it's time to stand and be judged! Or at least tested."

::She waves her hand over his face and then stares at her palm for a second. With a sigh she glances at Paz and pulls a pair of sunglasses out of her pocket::

"I have a feeling I'll be needing these around you. Your power is light manipulation. At the moment you can take control of the light molecules and push them together! And voila: a blinding flash is created and all your enemies, and people in the general area, are blinded. That gives you a chance to get away or get into a better offensive or defensive position::

::She adjusts the glasses slightly and folds her arms::

"Now you might think that sounds a bit... boring. But just you wait. Your power might grow into you creating ilusions out of the light, or bending it around you to render yourself invisibile. Lasers! It's so versatile it's not even funny. But the only way you'll reach your powers full potential is to get out of my cave and make your way into the world. But before I send you on your way I'll answer any questions you have."

::Whilst staring at this lady with a puzzled and shocked expression Paz shifts to a sitting position on the floor::

(What the hell is going on?)

"What? I have a 'power'?"

(Think she's crazy or is she right? A power would so kick ass!)

::A smile raises onto Paz's lips::

" So...I have a power? To control light? What like a light bulb?"

(Whoa! Waaay to many questions!)

"Sorry, ok. So if I have this power how does it work? And how do I get it to work for me?"

::Paz casts a glance at the small lady and waits patiently and calmly for an answer::

::Erin shrugs and unfolds her arms::

"How should I know? You have to find the trigger yourself. For most powers its something like fear or anger. Or really hard concerntration. The more you try the more likely you are to activate your power."

::Nodding deteminedley Paz picks himself up from the floor and dusts off his clothes::

(I was expecting more from the lil' lady, but whatever, at least I know what I can do)

"Right then, thanks! Now what am I supposed to do now? And how the hell am I supposed to get out of here anyways?"

::Paz looks around for some form of exit or window, something showing where he is, and where to turn to next before turning back Erin::

::Erin gestures at two doorways behind Paz::

"Take the one on the left to P3 and the one on the right to the CW Apartments. Come back and visit if you need help or have questions."

::Paz turns to see the doorways::

(I guess I need to find a place to stay)

"Ok then, so see you 'round! Thanks alot"

::With a flirtacious wink Paz paces toward the right hand door, dissapearing into it heading toward the CW Appartments::

[After however many weeks in The Void, Paz returns to a lovely, familiar place... woo hoo.]

::Paz returns from the void, his eyes embracing the sight of the place he first started his journey. He looks around, blinking.::

"Finally!"

(Where the hell was I? What was I doing?)

::He juts out his jaw and shifts his stance, his arms folding infront of him::

(Where the hell is that impish little girl?)

"M'yello?"

"NYAHHHH!"

::Erin appears in a puff of smoke behind Paz.::

::Paz turns around to look at Erin when she appears and can't help but smile::

(She's very...unique)

"Hey there. Erm, you ok?"

(What was I doing anyways? Where have I been for the last few weeks?)

::Paz's blank curious expression changes as his eyes widen in panic::

"Shit! Justin!"

::He paces a few steps back and forth quickly then turns on his heel to face Erin::

"Got any doors that go to the underworld? Or the Magic Shop? I need to get out of here! Shit!"

(Shitshitshit)

"I can send you to P3 but that's all, cos I'm useless."

::She points at a door.::

"That'll take you to the unisex bathroom. Heh. Unisex."

(Close enough)

::He turns to see the door, running to it he grabs that handle and darts through the now open door::

"Thank you"

::Is all he manages to shout over his shoulder before dissapearing to the bathroom of P3::

[Welcome back, Paz...]

::Paz arrives to see Erin::

"Yo, Erin. What do you know about the underworld? I don't want to go in with all guns blazing and get people hurt."

(We need all the help we can get)

"The Underworld? Geez, how troublesome. What're you wanting to go away down there for?"

::She offers Paz a bright blue cocktail, like the one she is drinking.::

"It's where all the demons and them live. Bad idea to go unprepared and knowing that if you die you'll have regrets."

::Paz greatfully takes the cocktail from Erin's hand::

"Thanks, you're an angel."

::He takes a sip::

"I need to find people, two witches have gone missing, and they're down there. I need to help get them out of there. I know it's dangerous, and kinda mad, but bah!"

(I've been worse)

"I came to ask you, hoping you could maybe give me some pointers or something, I mean, you're my guide right?"

::He smiles thoughtfully at Erin::

"Eh..."

::Erin looks at teh Paz's hopeful expression and sighs.::

"I guess... I'm not really meant to help you guys though. I could get into trouble for this... okay here's what I know. Chloe went to the Underworld and found Andrea and Justin. They haven't returned since. That's all I can tell you, other than they're still in a dangerous situation. If you wish me to send you to them, I can do so."

"Erin, please, yes. Please."

::He paces a little::

"I feel a little unprepared, but lets go for it."

(I hope I know what i'm getting myself into)

::He breathes in deeply and exhales, letting out a huge sigh at the same time::

::Erin nods and puts her hands together as in prayer, then crosses her third and forth fingers over each other. Her eyes close and then she opens them, staring into Paz's eyes. Her eyes have turned bright blue as the magic works, and she sends him to the Recovery Room, Arena.::

[Here's Pazzie.]

"Are you fucking kidding me?"

::Paz stares around at the walls he's seen twice before.::

"Erin, what the fuck?"

(How convenient)

"Aww, look at you all cute and evil."

::Pinches his cheek.::

"Ready to return then?"

::He stares at Erin.::

"I hate you."

::He shimmers out to the Cavern.::

::Sends a bitchslap after Paz.::

::Paz walks into the area, looking around himself.::

"Hello, Erin?"

::A far-off door opens and Erin walks out, jogging over to the witch.::

"Hey, Paz, I know you're not doing anything just now, so I was hoping you could help me out?"

"With what, exactly? If it involves taking an evil power, then I'm going to have to turn you down."

::Erin laughs.::

"No, just I'm all out of kitchen roll. Can I get you to run out and buy me some? I'm not allowed to leave this realm and there's a mean pool of milk on my kitchen floor that needs soaked up."

"..."

::Paz stands there with his mouth open a little.::

"You called me over for that?"

::He rolls his eyes.::

"Damn you, Erin."

::Erin grins.::

"Also, there's a dude that needs help. He goes by the name Ozymandias. Probably because that's his name."

"I know him!"

::Paz looks a little revolted.::

"Why would I help him?"

(I thought he was evil...)

"Because I told you to! Geez, Paz, I thought you were a good witch who liked all that frilly save-the-innocent stuff. He just has a lot of problems. He used to be somebody and made a mistake, losing that person. Now he's trying to redeem himself. Sound familiar?"

::He looks down for a moment, the story does indeed strike a chord of familiarity.::

"Do you know where he is?"

"I think I've said enough."

::Erin smiles.::

"I think someone's not getting their kitchen rolls unless you tell me where he is."

::He starts thinking about Bounty, and the advert with the men in wigs.::

"Hey, I guide you in the right direction of things. I realise that this is not what I've been doing, but I've so told you enough. If you remember that you're a witch any time soon..."

"Oh. Right."

::He ponders for a moment, taking a seat convenietly located nearby.::

(Last time I cast a spell I wiped everyone's memories.)

::He tries to improvise a spell to take him directly to Ozymandias.::

"Seek a person, seek a friend,
Cosmic forces I must lend.
Transport my body, far and wide,
Deposit me at Ozymandias' side."

::He opens his clamped eyes slowly to look at Erin, waiting for something.::

"Don't forget my kitchen roll."

[A cold wind whips around Paz and transports him in a flash of light to Ozymandias' apartment.]

[Paz returns.]