A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you enjoying the buildup of Helena's demise! * Guest – the actor that is playing Jake on the show right now. Billy Miller. I switched the roles for him and Steve Burton. * Liasonluv – interesting guesses!

I suck because Cam's birthday was in May too. Grrrrr. I'm just going to pretend they celebrated before I started the fic. It gets harder and harder to figure out different ways to torture. I came up with it but my hubby told me what type to use (sometimes, I have to phone a friend).

Chapter 52 – The Queen's Demise

The fact that Helena would use Lucky to hurt Elizabeth after all he had done to her made Jason shake with anger. The bitch was going down. He needed her dead. There was no way she was going to talk anyway and he was done playing games with her.

He walked back to the other room.

Dylan looked over at him.

"Victor C. is dead. He had a heart attack."

Helena was in too much pain to care. She figured that if she got out of this situation, then it would just save her the time it would have taken to kill Victor herself.

"We know that she hired someone named Edgar to program Lucky to hurt Elizabeth. We also know that Stavros is frozen on their property in Greece."

Helena growled her displeasure.

"What about the other person?" Dylan asked.

"He had a heart attack before he could say."

Helena slightly smiled.

"Cassadine Island is going to have an unfortunate disaster and will be rubble by the time I'm finished with it. Stavros will be permanently put to rest. I haven't decided what I'm doing to Nikolas. At this point, I feel like he's quite capable of all the bad Cassadine traits. Letting him live would be dangerous."

Helena hissed. "He did nothing to you."

"He screwed with my family." At the very least, Jason would make sure he was penniless.

"A family you didn't give a shit about."

"Well I do now," Jason said. He looked over at Dylan. "You're not going to want to see this."

Dylan stared at Jason and decided to trust him. "Okay." He left the room and found Victor standing outside next to the car.

"Almost done?"

Dylan nodded. "Victor C. had a heart attack." He filled him in on the information that had been gathered and Victor made some quick calls.

"What about Helena?"

"Johnny and Jason are finishing her off now."

Victor sighed. "Good." He was aware of their plans and frankly, it was pretty gruesome.

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Jason shot Helena with a drug.

"What are you giving me?"

"This is a pain killer. It won't take away all of the pain, but it will dull it so that you will stay alive longer."

Johnny smirked.

"What are you going to do to me?"

Jason smiled sinisterly. "I want it to be a surprise." He cut off her clothes until she was left in her underwear and then sprayed her with a sweet substance.

"What is that?"

Jason ignored her and continued to coat her entire body with it, finishing up with her face.

There was a compartment that looked like an empty recording sound room in the back, except it was all clear and a tube hooked into the back of it.

Johnny undid Helena's restraints and then grabbed her under her arms and pulled her off the table, dragging her to the room before throwing her inside.

She was weak. The room was small and she feebly stood up.

Jason nodded and Johnny flipped a switch and Helena heard the tube being activated. There was a loud hum at first and then Japanese giant hornets started flying into the small room. Helena screamed and swatted and crushed one, emitting a pheromone which alerted the other hornets that they were under attack and they started stinging Helena. She was panicking and screaming as the venom permeated her body. Mentally, she was breaking down and physically, the venom was starting to attack her nervous system and kidneys. There were so many and they were so big. The stinging sensation was relentless. She was starting to swell and was experiencing muscle weakness and the fluid was starting to build in her lungs making it hard for her to breathe. She was terrified and the painkiller was weakening as the pain inside her body increased tenfold.

Jason walked over to the glass and pushed a button so she could hear him. "That looks really painful. I hope in your last moments you realize all the pain and suffering you have caused during your sadistic life. I hope you rot in hell."

He turned as he heard her gurgle and walked out of the room followed by Johnny.

Victor watched as Jason got into the car. "Is she dead?"

Johnny sighed. "Almost." He was worried about Jason. He wasn't used to doing what he had just done anymore.

They got into the car and silently rode back to the ranch. On the way, they were notified by one of Victor's men that Helena had finally passed away. Victor took Jason around to a back door and Johnny and Dylan went in from the front.

Jason went up the stairs and slipped into his room and immediately stripped and got into the shower. He pressed his hands against the wall as the water cascaded down his body, trying to clear his mind.

Elizabeth watched a somber Dylan and Johnny walk inside. Johnny headed straight upstairs and Dylan started to as well but Liz stopped him. "Are you alright?"

"I'm a little traumatized but I'm fine."

She gave him a hug.

Georgie walked into the room and didn't say anything as Dylan went upstairs. "What's wrong?"

Liz didn't really want to say. "Give him a few minutes. I'm going to go check on Jason."

Liz ran upstairs and went into their room. She could hear the shower, so she stripped off her clothes and Jason jumped when she opened the shower curtains.

She slipped in front of him and held him. God he needed to feel her. Torturing someone was harder on him now, even though he knew that Helena deserved it. If they hadn't of stopped her, she would have never stopped until they were all destroyed.

"Are you okay?"

"Not really."

"Is she gone?"

"Yes."

Liz was relieved. Helena needed to die. "Talk to me."

"I just—it was hard for me. I couldn't shut off my feelings entirely like I used to be able too."

She reached up and stroked his wet cheek. "I'm sorry."

"I'm not. She had to die." Regardless of his struggles, he wasn't sorry that he killed her. "Elizabeth, I have to tell you something."

Liz swallowed hard. "What is it?"

"She had someone brainwash Lucky again and he's going to come after you."

Liz closed her eyes and then looked up at Jason. "Do you know where he is?"

"I know the city where they were brainwashing him in, but not the exact location. Victor has some men in England. He's sending them over there. I'm just worried that they are already on the move."

"Jason, we may have to kill him to survive this."

He looked down at her. "Can you live with that?"

"Yes. I will do anything to protect our family. Lucky will not be Lucky anymore anyway. He has never been the same since the last time she brainwashed him. Did she tell you who the other person is?"

"No. Victor C. was about to tell us, but he had a heart attack before he got to it."

Liz laid her head on his chest. "We'll just have to be extra careful."

"I can't lose you," Jason said softly.

She looked up at him. "You won't." They kissed passionately and then she held him as the water streamed down their bodies, giving him strength.

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Dylan came out of the shower in a towel and was surprised to see Georgie sitting on the bed.

"Are you okay?"

He nodded and then sat down next to her and took her hand. "I will be."

"Is Helena gone?"

"Yes."

She laid her head against his arm and started to feel the emotions bubble up inside and didn't even realize she was crying.

"Georgie?"

He pulled her onto his lap and hugged her tightly.

"I just—she purposely kept us away from our families. She has done so much harm. I just feel relieved that she's gone."

"Me too."

"Is Jason okay?" She realized that he probably pulled the trigger.

Dylan shrugged. "I think he's a little messed up. He's not the same person he was before." A messed up Jason was still scary but he knew that it had taken a toll on his friend. "We're still going to have to deal with Lucky and whoever else is working for Helena."

Georgie gripped him tightly. "I'm just glad she's gone. We'll all work together to end this and then we'll finally be free."

He kissed the top of her head. "I'm really looking forward to that."

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Georgie walked out of the hallway the same time Jason walked out of his room. She ran up to him and hugged him tightly.

"Are you alright?" he asked. He was surprised that she was being so emotional.

She pulled back and blushed. "Sorry."

He looked up at Dylan and then back down at her.

"Thank you. I know it was hard on you, but I'm so glad that she's gone."

Jason nodded, finally understanding. "Me too."

They went downstairs and sat in the living room.

Nikki noticed they were all kind of melancholy. "Well this just won't do," she muttered. Looking over at Elizabeth she made a face, "Anyone want to go get some coffee?"

Liz smiled, understanding what she was doing. "Sure."

Jason hadn't even heard her. "What?"

Nikki smiled. "We're going to go get some coffee."

He stood up and they all went outside and got into a large SUV. Victor had gone back to his office.

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Sharon smiled when she saw them walk in. "Hey,"

Jason slightly smiled. "Got any MoCo blend?"

She grinned. "Of course, have a seat."

"I'll have some hot chocolate," Liz said.

"You got it."

They sat down and of course Avery walked in. She approached their table. "Hi. Um, Dylan, can I talk to you for a moment?"

Dylan sighed. He probably should have a conversation with her. He kissed Georgie's hand, "I'll be right back."

They went into the overflow room.

Sharon put some of the drinks down.

"Someone has got to tell me what is going on," Georgie said exasperatedly.

Sharon made a face and went to get some more drinks. Avery was not her favorite subject.

"Well, maybe you should explain," Nikki said before sipping her coffee.

Sharon put down the rest of the mugs on the table and sat down.

Jason cleared his throat, "Well, Avery and Dylan were involved while Avery was married. They fell in love and Avery got pregnant but she lost the baby."

Georgie was surprised.

"They separated and that is when Dylan went off to war." Jason took a sip of his coffee before continuing.

"So, she thought you were Dylan and you two were involved?" Georgie asked.

Jason nodded. "Yes, but her husband Joe, came back to town and he was a real jackass. I broke up with her and then after that, found out I wasn't Dylan."

Georgie made a face and then took a sip of coffee. "Should I worry?"

Jason smirked. "I really don't think you have anything to worry about at all."

Georgie looked over at the overflow room, but she couldn't see them. Hopefully, Avery wouldn't try to worm her way back into Dylan's life.

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Dylan sat back in his chair. "What do you want?"

She looked away. It was hard to get used to his new face. "Is this how it's going to be now?"

"You have to admit, this is really awkward."

"Beyond awkward, but that doesn't mean that I've stopped caring about you. I loved you and I mourned you, thinking that you were dead."

Dylan sighed. "I'm sorry you had to go through all of that, but I'm not the same person."

She studied him again. "I know that. Neither am I. But, you still mean something to me."

"I did love you Avery, but you chose to go back to Joe. And you did again when you thought that Jason was me."

"It was a mistake both times. It was the guilt."

"I know what guilt can do. Look, we're never going to get back what we had and frankly, I'm happy with Georgie."

"She seems really nice."

"She is and I'm falling in love with her." He watched her face fall. "I didn't say that to hurt you, but you need to know that there is no chance for us. I'm building a life with Georgie and she's the only woman that I want."

Avery nodded. "Then I'm happy for you. You've been through a lot. I know you'll be visiting from time to time and I really don't want it to be awkward. Can we at least be nice to each other?"

Dylan gazed at her for a moment. He had loved Avery and honestly had thought at one time she was the one. Looking at her now, he could see the cracks and he wondered if they ever would have stood a chance. "Okay. I don't want it to be awkward either."

She softly smiled. "Good. So, how's Port Charles?"

Dylan smiled. "I love it there. I'm going into business with Jason and some others. It's not something I'm used to, but I'm up for the challenge."

"Well, I think you can do anything that you put your mind too. Good luck and if you ever need a lawyer…."

Dylan smirked. "I know who to call."

She stood up and Dylan did as well. Avery took his hand as Georgie watched. "Take care Dylan. I'm glad that you're happy and that you are embracing your new family."

Dylan smiled. "Thanks."

She walked out the side door and Dylan walked back towards the table. He noticed the look on Georgie's face and tried not to smile. She was jealous and she looked really hot.

"Everything okay?" Nikki asked as he sat down.

"We called a truce. She understands that I'm with Georgie and that I'm happy." He took Georgie's hand and she slightly smiled.

"So I don't have to kick her ass?" Georgie asked.

Nikki almost choked on her coffee and they all laughed.

Elizabeth handed her a tissue as Sharon got up to help a customer.

"You and Sharon seemed to be getting along," Jason said.

Nikki rolled her eyes. "I still am not her biggest fan, but Faith is happy and she seems to be thriving and taking her meds. Maybe running the coffee shop was good for her and gave her some focus other than my family."

"Well, I'm glad that you're being civil. She's been through a lot and compared to lots of people in this town, she's really not that bad."

Nikki made a face and Jason laughed. Some things just never changed.

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That evening, they all went to the pool at the Athletic Club. Jason could barely keep his eyes off of Elizabeth. She looked really hot in her little green bikini and sarong. Abby, Mariah, and Ashley sat back and took in all the hot men. Johnny, Jason, Dylan, and Stitch were looking mighty fine.

Jason took off his shirt and then tugged at Liz's sarong and threw it on the lounge chair before sweeping her up into his arms.

"You wouldn't dare."

Nick grinned. "If he doesn't, I will."

Jason smiled and took a few steps towards the pool and then Nick shoved them in as Elizabeth screamed.

Dylan grabbed Georgie and threw her in and then jumped in after her.

Victoria plopped down in a lounge chair. "Alright, who are you gossiping about?"

Ashley grinned.

"She's lusting after Jason," Abby said.

Mariah smirked. "Who wouldn't?"

Sharon chuckled. He was a beautiful man.

"I thought he was my brother. It's just all kinds of wrong," Victoria said making a face.

They laughed.

Jason pulled Elizabeth into him as he kept them afloat.

"I can't believe that you did that."

He smiled. "You looked hot."

She smirked. "I'll get you back for that."

He gave her a sultry look. "I'll look forward to it."

Ashley shivered. "Oh come on. Did you see that look?"

Victoria made a face and Abby, Mariah, and Sharon laughed.