Rated PG-13 for witchcraft and some violence.
Near the entrance to the underground chambers, Estelle glared at Elizabeth and the others.
"You heard me," She said, "Go away if you know what's good for you."
"Perhaps you should go away, Estelle." Micky said, moving to stand behind Elizabeth and putting his hands on her shoulders. "Remember what happened the last time we tangled?"
The witch's face paled when she saw Micky standing behind the angel. She remembered the last time, her own shot ricocheting back at her and slamming her against the wall.
"I do, but I still can't let you go in there." Estelle said, though not as tough as before, "It is of vital importance..."
Suddenly, the stone slab slid from under her. Estelle lost her balance and fell, her head hitting the hard stone and losing consciousness.
"Estelle, what are you doing..." Magnolia's voice trailed off as she climbed the stairs to see Elizabeth and the others standing there. She then jumped up and landed on the slab which was sliding back into place.
"Ah Elizabeth!" She laughed, "I've been waiting to see you again."
"Hello, Magnolia." Elizabeth replied.
"Don't think you'll get me angry this time by calling me that." The witch said.
Magnolia snapped her fingers and her black robe changed into a black ninja uniform, complete with a hood and short Tabi boots. Two three-pronged Sais were stuck into her belt and a long, slightly curved Katana sword was in her hands.
"I've been taking more lessons since we last met." Magnolia continued, lifting her Katana up over her shoulder, "I won't let you beat me again! When you defeated me, my master had me spanked so hard I couldn't sit down for a week! This time, I'll cut your wings off! I'll..."
Magnolia never even saw Elizabeth's fist until it connected with her jaw. The witch smacked against the back wall and collapsed to the ground, joining Estelle in unconsciousness. The angel shook her head.
"You've learned nothing Magnolia." She said, "Except how to be a nuisance."
"She's not even wearing her wings." Davy said, smirking at the unconscious witch.
Elizabeth looked down at Margaret. "I'll make you human again and you can wait here."
"No, I'm a part of this now." Margaret said, "I want to get back at Synthea for what she did to me."
"Don't let revenge cloud your judgment, Margaret." The angel warned.
"It won't." Margaret promised, "But can you make it so I can become human when I want to?"
"Say the word `Amen' and you'll become human once more." Elizabeth told her
The angel then made a pushing motion with her hands. The floor slid back to reveal the stairs and the group quickly climbed down. Darlene was last in line and she grabbed Magnolia's Katana as she started down. The floor then slid back into place.
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Preparations were almost complete for Jynger's resurrection. The witches had covered Jynger with the Egyptian linen cloth and put the ancient Roman coins on her eyes. The vial of water from Dracula's tomb and the Black Dragon's spell book were sitting on a stand by the gramophone. Julia had brought over a hospital IV pump on a stand and placed it between Mike and Jynger. Satan took his place behind the gramophone while Keith and Synthea stood in front of the gramophone between Mike and Jynger. The other witches joined around them in a circle. Keith put the hood of his robe up on his head and looked around.
"Are we ready now?" He asked.
"Wait, where's Maggie?" Julia asked, "She's supposed to look for Estelle and now she's missing too."
"They're taking care of a problem." Satan replied. At Synthea's questioning look, he said sharply, "Begin the ceremony."
Mike heard what Satan had said and realized it might mean Elizabeth was on her way. He smiled inwardly and tried to delay the proceedings.
"That pointed hat suits you, you know that?" Mike said to Synthea. "Shows what lousy taste you have in clothing."
"Shut up." Synthea hissed, then raised her hands.
"Oh dark master!" Synthea cried out to her lord, "We beseech thee to help us in this request. We have brought before you the four elements, Earth, wind, fire and water to you..."
"Earth, wind, fire and water aren't elements, you dumb witch!" Mike shouted at her. "Even Peter knows that! What did you take up in school besides space?"
Satan pointed at Mike and a heavy leather gag was suddenly clamped over his mouth. Mike tried to shake it off, but it was secured too tightly.
"Keep going." Satan told Synthea.
Synthea nodded and said, "So that you can bring back my sister Jynger from the dead! Through this spell, resurrect my sister so that she will be an example to all of your power!"
Keith took an IV needle that was attached to the pump and went to insert it into Mike's arm.
"Be gentle with him!" Julia called over, concern in his voice.
Satan raised an eyebrow at Julia, but said nothing.
Keith gently slid the needle into the crook of Mike's elbow and then went over to Jynger and did the same.
"When I give the signal," Keith told Synthea, "Start the pump."
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Elizabeth, Micky, Peter, Davy, Darlene and Margaret quickly ran down the hall toward the main chamber. Suddenly, a wall of flame appeared in front of them, blocking their path.
"Now what?" Darlene asked.
In response, Elizabeth blew a short burst of air at the wall, and it went out like a candle on a birthday cake.
"Remember to stay behind me." The angel told the others, "I'll take care of the witches, and the rest of you get Mike out of there."
But Margaret had other ideas. She suddenly rushed ahead, toward the ceremony.
"Margaret!" Micky called out, but the kitten ran around the corner and out of sight.
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After Keith had read the incantation from the spell book, he nodded to Synthea and she turned on the pump. Mike watched helplessly as his blood began to flow from him, down the IV line, through the pump, down the other line and into Jynger's vein.
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