Chapter #10 Number Six

            The royal mystic return back inside the night club and walked over to Raziel who had just about given up hope on persuading the owner to join them on their quest. Nothing the grand duke offered Wade was enough to make him change his mind. He was completely satisfied with his life and achievements and desired nothing else, aside from more women of course.

"Raziel, we're jus wasting our time! C'mon, let's find the otha's." The mystic turned to walk away then stopped and turned back around to face Wade, "But be warn'd, we've already been attacked! Once at tha castle and a'gain on our way here. It's only a matter uh time till they come look'n fur ya! They knew our path, n they'll know yur need'd, n they'll get ya cause it!" the mystic over dramatically warned while shaking his hands about and pointing at Wade in the face.

"How can you wear such a thick wicker hat and still manage to spit on another person when you talk?" Wade commented, completely disregarding the mystic's warning. "I'll be fine, trust me."

"You sound sure of yourself on that one." Raziel chimed in. "One of our attackers have already slain eight soldiers using super natural power, are you sure your prepared for that? If you travel with us you're guaranteed the best in security."

"Thanks again, but Amanda here can use alchemy and create a barrier for protection. Right, Ms. Jones?" Wade explained, asking contently.

"Well yes, but only as long as I've got my gloves." she explained with a smile, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"So you see, I'll be fine, but please feel free to drop in any time for a visit. And you, we gotta coat check girl at the front, she takes hats too." he said joking towards the mystic. "Yeah, that big'ol hat thingy, just leave that with her or something." Wade motioned with his hands as if holding a wicker hat like the mystic's. "She's cute too, you'll love her, unless you don't ride that bus, then it's cool. If that's the case, I've gotta another club you'd rather go to." Wade rambled while walking the mystic and grand duke out. The wealthy owner's words had ended suddenly once the burst of flame quickly spread across the entrance! Everyone had instantly stopped where they stood. The sudden rising spread of fire was a startling "slap in the face" of reality for all except two, Raziel, the warrior always prepared for battle and death, and the royal mystic, the person responsible for this extreme act.

"FIRE!" Amanda yelled in shock. The grand duke buckled down and raised his arm to hold everyone back for protection. "I get the feeling its more than that." Raziel warned. The grand duke looked at the royal mystic with a feeling in his gut and the haunting memory of the demon Naga's voice calling him, "Fire starter." The grand duke's attention was quickly snared back to the roaring fire. The entrance to the Golden Ticket consisted of four glass double doors which all began to echo crackling sounds. Raziel immediately turned his back to the doors and shielded Wade and the manager. The royal mystic, however dove head first behind the coat check counter barely evading the exploding glass. Amanda's scream was drowned out through the ear shattering pop. Raziel kneeled close to the ground protecting the others from the deadly spray of glass.

The giant night club suddenly became engulfed in flames, immediately gaining the attention of Vincent and the soldiers. "Damn it!" he spouted in shock. The club was massive, but completely blanketed in flame, much too quickly for an ordinary fire. Vincent's yell awoken Seth from another of his naps, curious as to what would cause the white haired teenager to dart out of the vehicle. The orphan stood outside the terrain dosser in awe of the unexpected inferno.

"Everyone alright?" Raziel asked.

"I'm fine, you good?" Wade answered while asking Amanda her condition. She nodded her head assuring him she was okay. The sprinkler system switched on immediately. Explosions could be heard in the kitchen, with stoves and gas lines in there overheating and killing staff members. Employees ran to the front and stopped close to the lobby and the glass shards that were sprinkled in the carpet. The grand duke stood ready to save everyone from the burning building. Vincent and Raziel remained on both side of the fire wall, but both regrettably witnessed a brave soldier heroically try and run inside to save the members of the royal family and the civilians trapped inside only to be instantly cremated upon contact with the high flames.