A/N – Thanks for the comments! Glad you liked Cam and Gelan. I know you're not used to JM being lighter (although he was always had more humor with Liz - when they weren't dealing with crazy angst), but he is more a toss between JM and Dylan now (who is more similar to Sbu's personality). So, you'll just have to get used to the Dylan side of him. * kikimoo – Cam is 11 but yes, he is more mature but he's around adults a lot.

I am changing my initial intention with Jordan/Johnny but going to let it play out.

Chapter 56 – Banishing the Prince

Edgar stared down at Lucky. He was recovering nicely from the implant. The brain washing had been going well too. It was so much easier since he was compliant. He knew that Helena must be dead. She hadn't been calling and there was no word from Victor either. It just made him more determined to finish what his Queen had started.

He had activated the chip that was already inside of the other person. And he also deviously allowed someone to overhear a phone conversation that held quite a large amount of information. He wasn't sure how the person would react to the news, but he knew that they would be very upset and that it could create a good diversion. There were a few people that the Queen wanted to teach a lesson. He was going to make sure all her goals were completed. Once Lucky had served his purpose, he would make sure that he was killed in a gruesome way. It would destroy Luke. All the Spencers would eventually be annihilated. The Queen was specific with her desire, but she wanted Luke to be the last man standing; to have to deal with the loss in a series of blows. Her hope was that he'd take his own life, but she also knew he was selfish and she would probably have to do it for him.

"Sleep well my friend. You have lots of goals to accomplish."

He left the room and went to his bedroom and laid down. He needed his rest to prepare for the next week.

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Molly stomped to her room leaving a confused Alexis to wonder what the hell just happened. She actually wished Sam was around because Molly felt comfortable talking to her.

Her homeroom teacher had called to let Alexis know that Molly got a detention for smarting off at her. It wasn't her normal behavior but Molly wouldn't tell her what was wrong.

The party was on Sunday and Alexis prayed she wouldn't cause a scene. She thought about calling Kristina to see if she could reach her. They used to be close, but since Kristina left town, they definitely didn't talk as much. Sonny's funeral had been pretty quiet due to the circumstances of his death and the fact that he had pretty much destroyed most of his friendships before he died. Kristina was distraught when she had learned about her dad, but since she was in the middle of exams, so she couldn't come home. But she was finished now, so Alexis grabbed her phone and decided to call her. Molly needed her sister.

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Johnny walked into the PCPD with some flowers and grinned at the irony. It hadn't changed much since the last time he was detained.

"Can I help you?" Kyle asked.

"I'm looking for the commissioner."

Kyle smirked. "Follow me."

He waited while Kyle went inside and then he finally reappeared.

"Go ahead in."

Johnny walked inside. "Hello."

Jordan's mouth dropped open for a second. "Well hello."

"I hope it's okay that I stopped by."

"I have a few minutes."

Johnny handed her the flowers. "These are for you."

She smiled. "Well, this is a pleasant surprise."

"I was hoping I could ask you out on a date."

She smirked. "You just get right to the point don't you?"

Johnny shrugged. "There really is no reason to play games."

She shifted and crossed her legs. "What did you have in mind?"

"There's a birthday party at Jason's house on Sunday. I figure it's casual and that way you don't have to feel pressured."

Jason Morgan. Interesting….. It could be an opportunity to make sure he's legit and Johnny certainly was easy on the eyes. "Sounds good. I had no plans."

Johnny smiled. "Great. May I pick you up or would you rather meet me there?"

"I can meet you there that way if there's an emergency, you won't have to leave."

"I wouldn't mind, but I understand." He stood up. "I know you're a busy woman so I don't want to take up all of your time." He handed her a piece of paper with his number on it. "Text me so I can give you the address."

She smiled. "I will."

He flashed her one of his sexy smiles and left.

Kyle came in a few minutes later. "Doesn't he live with Jason?"

Jordan shrugged and motioned for him to shut the door. "He is going into business with Jason who is now legit supposedly."

"Interesting."

"I know. He asked me on a date to a party at Jason's house this weekend."

Kyle smirked. "It's nice. Are you really interested in this guy or just using him to feel Jason out?"

"A little of both. Johnny is nice and I have a responsibility to make sure the citizens of Port Charles are safe."

"True. Have a good time."

Jordan smiled. "I will."

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The rest of the week went by pretty fast. AJ got dressed for the ELQ meeting. He was doing a lot better and was feeling more like himself. Michael visited him often and they were both talking to counselors about what happened. There were good and bad days but they were both trying to mull their way through it.

Michael walked into AJ's bedroom. "You ready?"

AJ adjusted his tie. "Yeah. Is Jason here?"

Michael shook his head. "He wanted to drop Cam off at school so he'll meet us there."

AJ smirked. "He's so domesticated now."

Michael grinned. "I think it's pretty great."

"It is, just different."

"Are you sure that you're up for this?"

AJ nodded. "Yes. I feel like I can't move on without restoring the power so to speak."

"Nikolas is going to shit his pants."

AJ grinned. "Now that would be a great news lead in."

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Jason walked into the ELQ building. He hadn't been there in a long time. He quickly got onto an elevator and got off on the floor below where the meeting was taking place. AJ and Michael were waiting for him and they sat down.

"Alright, the secretary will come to get us once the meeting is underway. I have all the paperwork Diane gave us which should address the legalities of removing Nikolas," AJ said.

"And once we present that, we can hand over some of the shady prince's business dealings as well of pictures of him meeting with Helena and I'm sure when we ask for the vote, he will not win," Michael said.

The door was pushed open and Tracy walked in.

"Hello boys," she said before sitting down. "You ready to fry that asshole?"

Jason smirked. "Definitely."

"Good because that obnoxious jerk needs to be taken down a few pegs." Her and AJ had a very long talk and decided to let bygones be bygones. Tracy would help Michael with the company and AJ would focus on something else. Jason had already started to mess with Cassadine industries. Spinelli was doing some work for him on the side. Once the company was restored, Nikolas would lose everything for starters.

The door opened again and the secretary came in. "You ready?"

They stood up and followed her upstairs.

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Nikolas was right in the middle of a sentence when the door flew open and Jason, Tracy, and Michael walked in. "What are you doing here?"

Tracy smirked. "Taking our company back."

Nikolas looked at her like she was crazy. "You were not invited."

Jason looked around the room and his eyes stopped on Nikolas. "I don't think our vote was counted accurately, not to mention that I have paperwork to reverse your takeover right here. It's cut and dry." He threw it onto the table.

"So pack up your bags and go back to that eyesore where you live," Tracy said.

A few of the members spoke up and Michael expertly answered their questions.

"I have pictures of Nikolas involved in some suspect things in the last six months. He has also been working with his Aunt Helena. I'm sure you've read what she has been up to lately. It's been in the news. I don't think someone like that should be the face of ELQ. In fact, once all of this comes out, the scandal could ruin the business," Jason said.

Jason passed out some of the pictures while Nikolas seethed. "I think we should have a vote."

A murmur rose in the room and after several minutes of reviewing the evidence and reading over the legalese, they all agreed to a vote.

Tracy grinned when no one voted to keep Nikolas.

"I will have my attorney look into this. You won't get away with this Jason."

Jason turned and looked at Nikolas coldly. "After what your family has done to mine, there was no way I was going to let you destroy my family's company."

Nikolas glared at Jason. "Can I speak with you in my office?"

Jason nodded and they both stormed out of the room. When they got inside, Nikolas shoved half the papers off his desk. "You will pay for this."

"I have already paid a lot and I didn't think you would be stupid enough to threaten me. Let me tell you something, when I'm finished with you, you won't have a penny. I want you to know it's me. Your family took my family away from me and tried to destroy Elizabeth. As far as I'm concerned, it's payback time bitch. I'm taking everything away."

Nikolas was furious. "You did something to Helena didn't you?"

Jason smirked. "You won't have time to worry about her. Right now, your stock is plummeting and your bank account might be running a little low."

Nikolas rushed towards Jason and the ex-enforcer decked him right as the door opened. Tracy laughed as Nikolas dropped to the floor.

Jason turned and looked at her and smirked. "Idiot."

AJ chuckled. "Nice shot."

Jason stared down at Nikolas who was writhing in pain. "Stay down if you know what is good for you."

He turned and walked towards the others and Nikolas rose on his knees and lunged for Jason's legs. He had felt Nikolas move and started to turn but the prince's momentum forced him backwards. Jason hit his head on the door and was seeing stars for a moment as Nikolas jumped on top of him. It was a feeble attempt and Jason easily rolled them and put him in a headlock, squeezing the air form Nikolas's lungs. Security rushed into the room and grabbed Nikolas, pulling him into the hallway. Tracy made Jason sit down and looked at his head.

"Do I need stitches?"

Tracy checked it out. It was bleeding for sure but it didn't look really deep. The secretary brought her a first aid kit and Tracy cleaned it up the best she could. "It's not too bad. I'll put a bandage on it."

"Thanks."

"You feel okay?" Michael asked. Jason's head had hit the door pretty hard.

"I have a headache but I'm fine."

They all looked at each other.

"Come on, you're going to the hospital," Tracy said.

Jason groaned, wishing he had said anything. "I'm fine."

"You have hit that hard head of yours way too many times. Liz will kick my ass if something happens to you," AJ said.

Jason sighed. This was not how he wanted to spend his day, but it did feel good to hit that son of bitch.

Tracy took his arm and walked him downstairs.

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Epiphany looked up and tilted her head. "What the hell happened to you?"

"Nikolas attacked him," Michael said.

Epiphany smirked. "I'd hate to see what he looks like."

Jason smirked. "Tracy insisted that I come in."

She looked over at Patrick who was standing off to the side. "Drake Jr., come make sure that nothing is rattling around in there."

Patrick smirked and walked closer to them. "Follow me."

Epiphany leaned closer to Jason. "You better not be canceling tonight."

Jason grinned. "I wouldn't do that to you."

She smiled. "Good to know."

He followed Patrick and they went inside an exam room. Michael had texted Elizabeth and she was on her way.

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Elizabeth was pissed. She hadn't expected the meeting to get violent. She rushed towards the nurse's desk. "Where is he?"

"Patrick is examining him now."

Liz sighed. "I can't believe that Nikolas attacked him."

"You'd have to be a fool to attack that man. According to Michael, Jason was walking away and Nikolas jumped him and he hit his head on the door. He's sitting over there in the corner if you want to find out what happened."

Liz looked around and then walked over to AJ and Michael. "Please tell me that he kicked Nikolas's ass."

AJ grinned. "He did."

She plopped on the chair next to Michael. "I can't let him out of my sight for five minutes."

Michael chuckled.

Patrick walked towards them. "He's fine. I just wanted a scan just in case. Once he's done, he can go."

"Are you sure?"

"Yup. He passed all the tests, although knowing him he could have them memorized."

AJ smirked.

"Thanks."

Patrick walked away and about fifteen minutes later, Jason walked into the room.

Liz ran up to him and hugged him tightly.

"I'm fine. Tracy made me come to get checked out."

She looked up at him. "Since when do you listen to Tracy?"

Jason smirked. "I didn't feel like getting into another fight."

"Come on. Let's get you home. You can tell me what you did to that jerk on the way there."

"Yes baby," he said, grabbing her hand. "Thanks guys."

"No problem."

"I'm going to go back to the mansion with dad," Michael said.

Jason nodded. "Alright, I'll see you later."

They went to the car and Johnny drove them home.

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Jason went straight upstairs. He wanted to make sure he looked okay before the boys saw him. After his fighting lecture to Cam, he would have to be careful about what he said to them.

Liz walked up behind him as he washed his face, carefully avoiding the bandage. "You okay?"

He nodded. "Trust me, if security hadn't of come, he would be hurting far worse than he is now."

"I'm ready to take the launch and kick his ass myself."

Jason grinned. "My little protector," he said, turning around.

She rose up on her toes and he leaned down and kissed her.

"I'm going to start making you wear a helmet everywhere."

Jason frowned. "That would suck."

She chuckled. "I'm more than a little attached to this face," she said lightly touching his cheek.

He kissed her again.

She pulled him towards the door. "Come on."

They went down stairs and went into the dining room where Jake and Danny were drawing. Jake looked up and saw the bandage and frowned. "What that for?"

"Someone attacked your father but he's fine now."

"Did you kiss it better?" Jake asked.

Jason smiled. "Yes, she did."

Jake's face relaxed a little bit.

Danny wiggled down from the chair and ran up to his dad and Jason picked him up and hugged him.

"What are you drawing?" Jason asked.

"Fast car," Danny said.

Jason smiled. "I think I'll draw a slow car."

Danny shook his head. "No daddy, go fast."

Liz chuckled. "I wonder where he gets that from."

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Jason said, sitting down.

Danny handed him a crayon and he started to color. Liz watched them for a while and then went to do some painting.