It was difficult to go toe to toe with General Smith while the phantom kept throwing whatever it could at him, but somehow he managed. After he had sliced the wrist of General Smith, he was able to dodge an oncoming attack from the phantom and begin this battle a new. Afterwards, the phantom stopped floating and stood beside General Smith who was in a great deal of pain, but her wound was beginning to heal, and once by her side the phantom took on more of a physical being and pulled out a sword that could make Excalibur look like a Kendo Stick. Knowing that he was gonna need his sword for this, and not a dagger, Jory tossed his dagger in the direction of General Smith, forcing the phantom to deflect it and allowing Jory time to sprint to his sword and pull it out of the ground. With General Smith healed, she too then pulls out what appears to be a long sword and gets into the fighting position alongside her mistress, the moonlight and the firelight cast shadows among their bodies as the three of them size eachother up with the cold steel of death held tightly in their hands.

"Give up now while you can Jory Johnson, you got your shot in but now its a little different. Surrender and we may grant you a fast death."

It was interesting to see General Smith do all the talking for the phantom, she must not like to talk a lot. Jory simply stood there with his sword in hand and smiled.

"I'm sorry, you must be mistaken me for a coward, I came here to fight ladies but if your too scared we could just drop this and be on our way."

There was no turning back from this, even if they backed away they would all eventually meet up once again..it was now or never. In his mind he prayed that Zedd & the others were doing well in their battle and that when this is all said and done, Jory would be able to walk out of Spokane alive and free of this mess.

"Let this night then go down forever as the night the most powerful of necroscopes fell to the powers that be!! Lets go!!"

With amazing speed, General Smith flies across the field and locks swords with Jory. Though he saw it coming, Jory was a bit caught off gaurd with such speed. Jory tosses her off of him and they clash swords once more. Out of the corner of his eye Jory catches a glimpse of the phantom gliding in for the kill and is able to kick General Smith in the stomach and block her blade with his.

"Impressive Jory, but it'll take more then that to save your life."

"Well step on up then and give me a challenge."

Jory pulls his sword away from the phantom and side steps a jab by her then clocks her in the back of the head with the hilt of his sword then blocks a shot by General Smith. Before Jory can continue he is hit from behind with a great deal of force that sends him past General Smith and down to the ground. Quickly he rolls out of the spot he landed in and watches as General Smith lands blade first right into the spot he was just laying in and then catches a glimpse of a ball of fire shooting towards him at great speed.

"Oi, this is going to be a long night..."

***Back in Spokane***

When Zedd and the others got to the Spokane border they noticed that the army wasn't acually in Spokane...but standing in alignment staring at the city with intent to kill. Zedd quickly realized that they were greatly outnumbered and decided to huddle the group into the forest that runs along the freeway and talks stragedy.

"Listen, were severly outnumbered and they have spirits with them, which means this wont be an easy battle to win."

Zedd knew he had to fight off this army, it was Jory's hometown and Jory had enough pain in his life..he certainly didn't need to see his memories go up in flames. Taking a look out towards the enemy, he sees that no one is occupying the current area, which is mostly just freeway and forest. He notices that the free slopes down greatly and that on the left side of the freeway is a huge drop that could surely kill a normal human. It'll be tricky, but they can use it to their advantage...they could as well..damn! cant anything go right?

"I dont feel comfortable about doing this without the back up of Jory's spirit army, those spirits will rip us to shreds."

"I can call up the dead to give us better back up, but my power goes no further then that."

"The werewolves and leopards are also on hand Zedd, but they are obviously no match for the spirits."

Anita and Richard were bringing in the backup but Zedd needed more. he searched his mind to see if he could remember if he had anymore tricks up his sleeves since hes obviously left with deal with the spirits..he doesn't need to worry about the other members of that army either. It finally hit him, he knew who he could get just in time to fight, it wasn't much of a numbers gain but it was better then nothing.

"Richard, have one of your werewolves run back to Jory's place and get the vampires, were going to need them."

Richard simply nods and takes off running faster then a normal human could comprehend. Zedd hoped that the wolf Richard chooses will be able to get to Jory's place in time for battle, if not then it surely wasn't going to be an easy battle.

"Alright, Kerri..now I know your not as well trained as Jory is yet, but I feel you might yet be able to save this battle. It'll take you some time, but my instinct tells me your power will be able to call on the spirits while Jory is away."

Kerri was weak in her powers and didn't want her to use them just yet, which is why he sent for the vampires..but maybe, just maybe she could charge herself up to a point where she'd be able to summon the spirits...it'd take a great deal out of her though.

"I'll see what I can do Zedd, but it'll take me longer then Jory."

"I know child, just keep yourself hidden and concentrate..once your ready open the gates and send the spirits in. I'm afraid though, Kerri that once you do you'll be very weak and you'll be placed on bed rest for a few days."

Kerri knew the concenquences, but also knew that with Jory preoccupied at the moment she was the only necroscope that Zedd had, and he needed her for this battle.

"I want to do this Zedd, I want to help Jory."

Zedd smiled and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Thank you child, be careful now."

Kerri nods and runs off into the woods to find a safe spot away from the battle so she can concentrate on summoning the spirits. Zedd turns to Anita after watching Kerri leaves and turns his look of happyness to seriousness.

"Anita, I'll be needing your army of the dead here pretty quick, go join Kerri in her spot and see if maybe while your calling on your army you can help Kerri focus better on her duties."

Anita gives Zedd a wink then runs off towards Kerri's spot to summon the back-up for Zedd's army. Richard returns to Zedd and lets him know that he sent his fastest werewolf to handle the job and Zedd thanks him. Zedd gathers Richard, Scotty, Kain, Vincent, and Cloud into a small circle and smiles at them.

"Richard, you said the werewolves and leopards are ready to go?"

"Yes sir, and the wererats as well."

"Excellent, I have a plan boys..so listen well..and remember..once we go out there our live are at stake, lets try and stay alive shall we?"

The men nod in agreement then listen to Zedd as he carefully and slowly explains his plan to them.

***Informing the vampires***

To vampires, when day turns into night and vice versa, its an important thing to them. Because of that, they are able to tell when exactly the sun rises and when it sets, you expect less from such a powerful creature? So its no surprise that Jean-Claude, Asher, and Damien were a bit surprised to wake up from their slumber a little early this evening. Their coffins were placed in the basement before Jory & the others headed to Colbert, and knew that there was still plenty of time for sun light before darkness blanketed the sky. Jean-Claude could feel Richard and Anita through and sensed that they were somehow in danger..the sun going down early must be tied in with this somehow. Slowly, all three of them exit their coffins and take a look around...they could see nor feel no threatening presence in the room and so they stand and step out of their coffins...feelin a bit groggy without much rest.

Jean-Claude didn't like Anita going out to battles with the others without him, he felt he could protect her better then Jory ever could. At first, he didn't like having to leave his city of St. Louis behind for this battle, but knew if he didn't help somehow then this phantom character would surely try and ruin his city..he wouldn't let that happen. Since joining the battle, it took him some time to finally warm up to Jory, he thought Jory was simply a push over mortal with no real purpose..but once he saw what Jory was capable of and how respectful hes been to everyone, Jean-Claude ditched his old thoughts and accepted the boy right away.

Jean-Claude decided it'd be best if they searched the house, just incase, there was something wrong and he could feel it..but couldn't quite put his finger on it. Jean-Claude looked over at his two vampires and gently slid his fingers through his long flowing blonde hair.

"Tell me, does it feel like something is wrong?"

The two nod and without even having to tell them they split up and head out of the room to check and see whats wrong. Jean-Claude watches them leave then slowly begins to take his leave of the room when suddenly he hears a noise behind him. He turns quickly with vampiric speed and comes face to face with the same ghost Jory had an encounter with earlier.

"I see Jory has left me guests."

Jean-Claude wasn't sure what to make of this, then again leave it to a necroscope to leave him in a house habited by a ghost.

"Were simply here on buisness, we'll be out of here by morning."

"Will you now? Interesting...very interesting."

"Hows that interesting?"

"Because, as we speak Jory and his army are in a battle that they cant win, so you see its interesting you say you'll be gone in the morning because after tonight..you simply wont exist."

Ok, this was a little confusing. How does this ghost know that they are in a battle they cant win? Is there something more to this then they all originally thought?

"I see, and you honestly think a group this powerful could fall so easily?"

"Oh no, I never said you'd fall easily, I'm just saying that theres a power behind this that is far greater then you or even Jory. I'm afraid that your fighting will be in vein."

"So this battle is pointless? I put ma petite in danger for nothing?"

"No cause is for nothing, you will find out in time what the true meaning of this battle really is. You have only need to keep hope in you...and the will to continue fighting."

If this spirit speaks the truth, then Anita is in danger..he must get to her fast.

"Well spirit, I dont know how I should keep fighting even though we'll lose, but you've been helpful."

"As the old saying goes..."We've only just begun"...watch yourself and be ready to battle."

The spirit turns away from Jean-Claude and walks back into the shadows, leaving Jean-Claude to hear some banging coming down the stairs. He turns around to see Asher and Damien drag into a barely living vampire and a werewolf, tattered in blood, slowly walk in behind them.

"What is this exactly?"

"When we went upstairs, we heard a struggle going on outside. When we checked, we saw that this werewolf had surprised this vampire and the two began to battle. Right away we could tell that the werewolf was ours and so we helped him in beating this vampire into near death...we figured he may have some info for us if hes sneaking around here."

Jean-Claude nods at Asher then turns his attention to the bloodied up vampire whos now laying on his back on the cold cement floor. Jean-Claude slowly bends down towards the vampire, who now quakes in fear of Jean's awesome power, and smiles at him.

"Tell me, why are you on this property?..Is it yours?"

"N-n-no s-s-sir."

Jean-Claude could taste the fear coming out of this one, it made him really hungry for some blood now.

"Then why are you on this property if it isn't yours?"

"I-I-I-I-I can't answe-r-r-r that s-s-ir."

For a vampire, this one was truely the biggest pussy he has ever seen. Jean-Claude takes a deep breath and exhales before talking again.

"And...why not?"

"B-b-b-because.....if I talk..they'll kil-l-l-l me."

Jean-Claude chuckles, which is followed up by the chuckling of the two other vampires. The vampire on the floor becomes confused and suddenly Jean-Claude grips him by the throat and digs his nails into his victim's clamy skin.

"You better talk now, or I will put upon you so much pain and agony that even "they" will fear me when I am through with you."

Jean-Claude doesn't realize that hes gripping this vampire's neck harder then he'd like, and everyone watches on as blood shoots out of the victim's neck and mouth. Jean-Claude gets up and backs away slowly while watching blood seep out of every hole on this vampire's body..was it him that killed this vampire? He was sure that he didn't have THAT firm of a grip..something is wrong. Jean-Claude turns to the werewolf who simply stares at the dead body and whistles at him.

"What were you doing outside?"

"Oh, sorry sir. I was sent here to retrieve you three."

"Oh? What for?"

"A great battle is about to take place on the Colbert/Spokane border. My master Richard has sent me to get you to be apart of it..Master Zedd's orders he said."

Yep, he knew it..something was wrong and this is it. But theres more to this.."Master Zedd's orders"? Wasn't Jory in command of the army?

"What of Jory? Is he fine?"

"I'm afraid I cant say sir, Master Jory is locked up in a battle of his own against the phantom and her general."

What!? Jory was alone with two of the strongest warriors on the enemies side? thats crazy...no..its suicide...Jean-Claude needed to get there and fast.

"Alright, lead the way..and hurry...we have no time to waste!"

***Back at Grandma's House***

He had to admit, these women weren't push overs like he first thought and now hes paying for it. He was able to dodge the ball of fire, but it was simply a diversion leading up to the real blow. He rolled out of the way of the fire, only to get slashed across the chest by General Smith and then stabbed in his left arm. After that the battle went down hill for Jory, it was difficult to use his left arm for anything, and since he was using his right arm to hold the sword and deflect attacks, he was slashed many times and was hit with several blows to areas causing him to lower his defence..but amazingly hes been able to work through this and keep them at bay...so far. Lets not forget though that Jory has hit impressive moves too.

After being tossed around for a bit, Jory was able to use his grandma's old garage to bounce off of and hit a huge swinging kick to the face of General Smith then stab her in her right leg. After making the stab, he punches her square in the face then quickly turns and rams his sword into the stomach of the phantom who was close to bringin her sword intho the back of Jory's spine.

"Oooo, I'm sorry...did that hurt?"

The phantom struggles for a moment, dealing with the fact that Jory was acually able to shove it right through her, but then turns her frown to a smile and gently drags the sword deeper into her stomach.

"Your mortal weapons have no effect on me Jory Johnson, I'm afraid this battle will be won by us."

Suddenly, from behind Jory is stabbed in the back by General Smith, which is followed up by the phantom stabbing Jory in the stomach with her sword. Blood spurts out of Jory's mouth and he falls to he knees. The pain going through his body is unbareable..both physically and emotionally..he had lost. All the moves he made, from stabbings to kicks and punches..to a few odd bursts of energy just couldn't get the job done, he was simply a mere mortal and they knew for the begining he was going to lose.

"Smith, take him to that wall over there and pin him to it, were gonna have some fun tonight."

General Smith nods and pulls out the two swords stuck in Jory's body then drags him to the wall of his Grandma's old garage that faces the backyard. She uses her power to make him float in the air, then with two smooth moves she shoves the two blades into each of Jory's shoulder blades..pinning him against the garage. Jory lets out a huge scream of pain then slumps..theres no use fighting now.

"May God, Satan, and everyone in between remember this night!! Evil will take a leap forward tonight with the spilling of this man's blood! I...will spill this man's blood."

After screaming at absolutly nothing, the phantom turns around and walks over to Jory whos bleeding all over himself. She lifts his chin so his face looked at hers and smiles.

"I hope you have a high tolerance for pain Jory Johnson, because I have a few things I want to try out on you that I know I will enjoy doing...but will you enjoy feeling?"

With that sadistic thought being said, the phantom and General Smith get to work in torturing Jory Johnson.

***Can Jean-Claude make it in time to save the day?***

The plan was set and everything was ready to go. Zedd had his key soldiers stationed at different areas with a certain ammount of men to go in for an ambush hit and run attack. Anita was able to call on her army of the dead, but Kerri was having a difficult time building up the energy it took to open the gates to the Spirit World, not to mention his werewolf has not returned with his vampires yet and he needs them desperately. Oh well, he will carry on with or without them. Zedd stands high in the trees and watches the spirit hover above the rest of the army...there was enough to keep him busy..thats for sure.

The time to attack was now, he could wait no longer..heaven knows how the battle with Jory is going and he just cant sit here and let these demons ruin his memories. Zedd looks down to his backup which awaits word for attack and gives them the signal to signal everyone else to get ready. Instantly the word spread that Zedd wants the battle to begin and Zedd waited for a few seconds before he began his onslaught. Zedd sought out the perfect moment to attack, and waited until one of the closer spirits wasn't looking then gave his signal to attack and before it was event sent Zedd flies through the air and with amazing speed whips out his Spirit Killer (Regal Cutlass) and slashes right through the ghost, making it shimmer back into the Spirit World.

The army hears the unearthly cry of the spirit and turn to see a huge army of zombies, werewolves, wereleopards, wererats, Zedd, and highly trained mortals fly out of different positions around them and attack out of no where. The evil army's front lines fall almost instantly..giving way from the second line to counterattack and the real battle begins. Zedd uses his abilities to keep himself afloat and keeps his focus on the spirits. Back down on the ground, Scotty attacks with deadly accuracy at his opponents, while Kain, Vincent, and Cloud are nearly untouchable with their amazing fighting skills. Anita stays out of the battle simply to protect Kerri from any danger while she tries to charge up enough energy to summon the spirits, but still has a lot to deal with as somehow the enemy has found them and she quickly fends them off.

Just when it seems the battle is going their way, Zedd cant help but notice a lot of movement coming from the trees...and not just in one area..but all over. Zedd catches a fleeting glimpse of huge ammounts of soldiers on the enemy side fly out of the woods and attack his army from behind..it was a set up...the army wasn't going to attack Spokane..it was going to rid themselves of Zedd and his army. He wasn't paying attention nowm and the spirits take advantage by swarming him and dragging him to the ground. He tries to fight his way ut, but the spirits all together have a power that has overpowered him and all he can do now is simply watch as his army slowly falls to the enemy.

Scotty, Kain, Vincent, and Cloud have been now backed up against the railing that keeps cars from goign over the bridge and into the ground below, they have fought bravely but with the overwhelming army just keeps coming at them and coming at them.

Scotty: Guys, if we dont survive this...then I just want to say its been a pleasure fighting by your side.

As much as they'd like to answer, a new onslaught of enemies attacks and the four men once again do battle, being pushed even closer to the edge. The army has become too powerful to compete with, Zedd is overpowered, Anita cant hold off the enemy much longer, Richard and his werepeople are slowly crumbling under the mighty hammer of the phantom..and the three assassins and Scotty are on the verge of plunging to a horrible death.

Tonight was evil's night to reign, and Zedd couldn't help but feel like he let down Jory. He wanted to win this battle and keep Jory's memory alive...now he wasn't too sure if Jory was even breathing and wasn't too sure if he himself would walk away alive. Suddenly, a great commotion is heard. Zedd looks around and finds that Jean-Claude, Asher, and Damien have made it with a werewolf and have joined the battle. Scotty & the assassins see this too, but the distraction proves fatal and out of nowhere a vampire of the enemy side accompanied by a few werewolves shoves the four men over the side of the bridge. They have a nice laugh as they watch the four men experience their last moments of life...falling to a certain painful doom.

Jean-Claude looks around before joining the battle and realizes this battle cant be won..he must find Anita and get her out of here..but before he can hes ambushed by several vampires and taken down into a huge pit of monster waiting to disembowel him...not even the great jean-Claude can get himself out of this one now.