Magic is emotion

The Meeting

"Guys, this call is urgent. It's fateful and crucial. Either we survive, or we die. It's your choice." Douxie warned. Claire Nuñez looked amazed, Steve Palchuk was horrified, but had his fear covered by fake courage, so as to be appreciated and praised. Jim felt a hidden danger in the folds of Douxie's speech. "What's the matter?" Jim asked, concerned. He told them of everything that had happened. Archie was on his shoulder. He was so worried about his best friend, but hid it. "We thought we defeated the Arcane Order, but we're wrong. They're still there, aiming to get Nari. They might be somewhere we can't see, but they've reached us. There's no point in hiding. We have to face them." Douxie said. Claire and Jim agreed. Steve thought it was proper to follow Merlin's advice about protecting Nari and not showing up. "We've been hiding for too long, but it didn’t get us anywhere. They're now threatening us. We have to take action. Otherwise, we're lost." Douxie said. Tobias Domzalski, Toby for short, agreed with him. He was thrilled and excited about a new adventure. Steve thought of not letting his fear control him, remembering that he was once a knight in Camelot. "But we must be very careful. They're now disguised in the form of humans, normal people. If we feel someone is too creepy and suspicious to be a normal human like us, we should bring him with us. If we feel uncomfortable and unsecured towards them, then they're the wanted." Douxie said. They all agreed. "And Claire, your shadowmancy will be needed greatly. So you have to practise on making shadow portals using the techniques and mechanisms I have taught you lately." Douxie said. "Yes, teacher." Claire smiled. She went to her house to practise her gift. They all got separated, each one went to their house. They had to be cautious but brave. It'd cost them a life if they made one wrong move.