Together We Stand (Book 6)

Chapter 16

"The storm keeps on twisting. Keep on building the lies. That you make up for all that you lack. It don't make no difference. Escape one last time. It's easier to believe in this sweet madness. Oh, this glorious sadness. That brings me to my knees." - Sarah McLachlan

They were standing in a line having a face off with the demons. None of them looked familiar, but they all had the familiar look of wanting to kill on their faces. 'Lise, death beam would be great right about now.' Lauren said.

'I've already tried, it's not working.' Lisa admitted.

'Well, try again.' Dani said. 'We need to get to Chris.'

'We don't know where he's taken her.' Katherine reminded them.

'I can feel her, she's close.' Amy said.

'Belial must not be strong enough to leave the underworld yet. That's why he has demons collecting powers.' Lisa said.

'He seemed pretty powerful to me.' Dani said as the demons all started generating energy balls. 'Oh no.' Dani said as they were flung towards them at the same time. Katherine put her shield out again, and this time, to good effect. The energy balls bounced off and were sent back in the direction they came from. One of the demons was not quick enough to get out of the way and his own energy ball struck him, sending him spinning to the floor.

'We'll handle them, Lisa work on the beam.' Katherine ordered. Lisa nodded and stepped back away from the fight, her sisters positioning themselves in front of her.

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As soon as they materialised Belial threw Christina to the ground. She rolled to a stop on the dusty floor but she was grateful to be away from him. She looked up and watched him as he started to pace. 'I feel a sense of de-ja-vu Christina.' He admitted. 'It's quite nostalgic, I admit.'

'Sorry I can't say the same.' Christina said, rolling over onto her back. She knew she had a little time to compose herself. He loved a chat.

'There's the old Christina.' He smiled. 'I thought I'd lost you for a minute there.'

'I'm not yours to lose.' Christina reminded him.

'No, but you could be.' He said.

'We're back to this again?' Christina almost laughed. 'I'm not joining you in the underworld.'

'What if it's the only way to save your life?' He queried.

'I'll take my chances.' She scowled at him. That was probably the wrong answer because he came storming over to her. He gripped her collar and lifted her slightly so they were face to face.

'Maybe we'll have to try and convince you.' He said, taking one hand away from her and letting her watch as it turned red and started to glow with heat. Her eyes widened as he placed his red hot hand around her arm. It started to burn through her clothes until it made contact with her skin. She could smell her flesh burning and she had no choice but to let out a scream.

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Amy was in the middle of throwing a potion when the pain hit her. She missed her target and the demon came charging towards her. Dani was there to fling out an arm and send the demon crashing into the cave wall. She stood in front of Amy and covered her. 'Aimes, what is it?'

'I can feel Chris, what he's doing to her.' Amy said. 'Oh God.' She winced.

'Amy you have to stop the connection, raise your walls for a change.' Dani instructed.