Semira pondered on it for a moment
"well...if its to deal with an angel infestation count me in"
she smirked
"Oh how i love taking down angels"
she nodded
"deal"



Amelia looked up at the boy
"i-its you"
she sat up
"who are you?"

Tybalt smiled at Decoda.
"Ah, so we're taking the quick way there. That sounds good. I have no problem at all with high places, so don't worry about that."

Sauriel glared at the grey angel, although it was impossible to tell through his helmet.
"I consider patience to be a most important virtue. However, simply wasting time is something that I wish to have no part of. Nevertheless, since you insist on bothering me with your strange, twisted experiments then I suppose I can tell you at least this much. There are many..."test subjects" in this area that one of your sort would no doubt find most intriguing. In my short time here, I have already encountered a handful of humans with unusual powers, such as werewolves and vampires. You have chosen a very suitable city to conduct your experiments in."
Sauriel stood to his feet and looked directly at the other angel.
"Now that I have given you the information you seek, I expect you to return the favor at some point. There is a demon in this city...a foul temptress who has mocked my honor. She will no doubt be surrounded by human thralls whom she has enslaved to do her bidding. If you see such a creature, you will inform me immediately."

Decoda nodded her head. "I apologize in advance." She said, as she wrapped her arms around Tybalt's waist. She flapped her wings a few times to lift the two of them off the ground, then in what seemed to be a sudden burst of speed, she took off in the direction of her friend's house...they were there in a matter of minutes.
The house itself was rather large ranch-style home, surrounded by acres and acres of green fields. Decoda landed gently, and let go of Tybalt's waist. "I hope that wasn't uncomfortable." She said to him.

The boy opened his eyes and stared at her.
"You. Again."
He seemingly floated into a standing position.
"Why are you in my dreams? Who are you? Where are you? How can you do this?"

Semira removed her staff, the crystals glow dimmed and she sat back in her seat
"My name is Semira"
she looked over at Shula
"So whats got her all tensed up, I mean I don't mind the feistiness, in fact I'm all for it"
she smirked then looked back at Gabe
"so where is this place you speak of at?"


Amelia looked at the boy and tilted her head
"You were in my dreams and"
she looked around
"this isnt a dream this is real, my name is Amelia"

The boy was completely confused.
"A-amelia. My name's Jokan. How can you be in my dreams? I've dreamed about a lot of weird things but I've never dreamed about the same thing two nights in a row. And the last time I saw you I wasn't dreaming... Or maybe I was... do you know what's going on here?!"

Amelia shook her head
"I'm sorry but I don't, I'm not even dreaming now"
she thought for a moment
"Maybe my brother would know"

"This is really weird..."
The boy shuddered. Then he looked up at her, suddenly excited.
"Wait, can you see the veins? Like I can?"

Amelia shook her head
"I cant see them now, But i have seen them"
Amelia tilted her head
"What are they?"

The boy looked really excited again.
"They're like... everywhere. Every living thing gives them off, and I can make portals to places with them! It's so cool!"
He seemed to realize he was being immature and blushed.
"Where... where are you exactly? Just so I know..."

Tybalt brushed himself off and looked at Decoda.
"No, not at all. In fact, I appreciate the lift."
He face now had a look of genuine curiosity.
"So, this friend of yours, what are they like? How did you meet them? How long have you known each other? Wait a minute...I don't even know their name!"
He caught himself going overboard with questions and waved dismissively.
"Ah, you know what, never mind all of that. Sometimes, my curiosity gets the best of me. Don't answer anything you're not comfortable talking about."

After spending some time meditating, Sauriel stood to his feet and started to walk out of the church without a word. On the way, the head of the church stopped him, his face full of concern.
"Master Sauriel, if you don't mind my asking, where are you going?"
Sauriel did not even break his stride.
"There are other demons in this city. To keep my full attention on an opponent who may not even show their face would be foolhardy."
The other angel almost looked panicked now.
"B-but, what if that demon you were speaking of arrives here?!"
Sauriel stopped just outside the entrance to the church.
"I will not go far. If this church were to come under attack, send a bright light into the sky; I will see it and return here right away. In the meantime, it is my duty to destroy as many demons as I can find and gain as much power as possible for my next encounter with...her."
His signature spear appeared in his hand, glowing brightly.
"I feel it...my blade thirsts for victory. Farewell."
With that, he spread his wings out and flew into the city, looking for his next target.

Decoda smiled warmly, as she tucked her wings close to her shoulders. "He's human...I meet him when I was training to be a guardian angel...one of the few people I helped before I choose to become a fallen angel. In fact...he was the one that helped me come to that conclusion." She rang the door bell. "As for his name, you can ask him that when you meet him." Her smile grew slightly, as the door was opened, revealing a man in his early forties.
"Hello Decoda." He said to Decoda with a slight smile.

Amelia looked around
"Well I'm in a garden"
she looked at the boy
"We are at a friends house..."
she paused for a moment
" well my brothers friend..why do you ask?"

"I could come see you! I mean, in the flesh."
He thought for a moment, looking around the garden.
"I don't recognize it... and I don't have enough detail to create a portal. Look, if you and your brother need somewhere to go, we could meet up? Ask him to go to Predator's Pass and yell out "Buck-tooth." That's the password, anyways."

Tybalt smiled brightly at the man.
"Ah, you must be the friend that Decoda was talking about! My name is Tybalt, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm an acquaintance of Decoda's as well."
He held out his hand for a handshake.
"Let me just say, I really appreciate you letting us stay here for the night."

After draining the last bit of life energy from the demon he was fighting, Sauriel pushed the demon's lifeless corpse off of his spear and turned towards the third and last demon he had encountered. The demon hissed and glared at Sauriel with eyes full of hatred and rage.
"How disgusting...feeding off of my fallen brethren as if they were some kind of food to you! It looks like somebody really needs to teach you some RESPECT!"
He charged at Sauriel with everything he had, but the angel easily deflected his opponent's attack and sent him into a nearby wall. Sauriel thrust his spear into the demon's chest and glared at him.
"A creature such as yourself wishes to lecture me on respect? How laughably pathetic."
His spear started to glow as he absorbed the demon's energy. But as he did, the demon started...laughing at him.
"Heh...heh heh...even if you kill me, you won't last long. They say that...you've earned the ire of...Semira herself. Any angel who...gets in her way...doesn't last too long. Heh...heh heh heh..."
Sauriel's body tensed at the mention of that name. His eyes glowed brightly and in a fit of rage, he pulled the demon out of the wall and savagely stabbed him multiple times, even after it was apparent that he was already dead. As one final act of spite, Sauriel used his power to set the bloody corpse ablaze.
"No matter where I go, that vile creature's name haunts my every step. The next time we meet, I will destroy her...along with anyone who stands in my way. I will suffer no more interruptions! The next time we meet shall be the last!"
After saying this to himself he continues his hunt, absorbing power from any demons he encounters along the way.

Amelia stood up
"the Predator's Pass"
she nodded
"I'll go and tell him"
she tilted her head
"whats at the predator's pass?"



Semira leaned in to Gabriel
"What's her issue?"
she sat back in her seat
"Well the only place I know of is the church in the middle of the town, is that what you are referring to?"

The boy opened his mouth to reply - then a sound like a cannon filled the air.
The boy blinked - then the image vanished, leaving Amelia alone in the garden.

"Jokan?"
Amelia looked around
"Where did you go?"
after a moment of not being answered she decided to go and fine her brother. She ran down the hall
"BROTHER! WHERE ARE YOU??"
she continued running through the halls not knowing where the library was
"BROTHER I NEED TO TELL YOU SOMETHING!!"

Cryth looked up from the library, the young merman by his side.
"Amelia! Are you alright?! Where are you!?"
His voice echoed out into the hallway. He got up and moved out of the room, looking around. "Amelia, meet me in the dining room! Biggest room here, you can't miss it!"

Amelia continued going through the halls
"I'm fine I need to tell you something important"
She turned a corner only to find herself down another hallway

The next corner Amelia turned caused her to bump into a tall, thin pale man. He looked old, and very very rich and very very cruel.
"Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" he said, coldly.

Amelia quickly took a few steps back from the man
"I- Im looking for my brother"
she looked up at him with fear in her eyes
"I'm soo sorry... please dont hurt me, I'm Amelia, I'm just trying to find my brother"