Chapter 10: The Start of Something Dire

Chapter 10

Part 10: Start of Something Dire

The squad is standing inside of the briefing room looking at the pictures that Evie took. Showing the altar with blood and a weird circular symbol in front of it.

Dasean, Chops, and Ada are in the room with them as they start to discuss what happened.

"Eve sent me the pictures right as you guys completed the mission, so as you were getting here we went to work." Dasean says

Chops pitches in "So pretty much this was an altar made to Asmodues who is a prince of hell...we believe he is tied to the sin of Lust."

He shows a picture of Asmodeus who is a large beast with three heads. One is a bull, another is a ram and the one in the middle resembles a human. "This is apparently what he looks like but we don't know for sure." Chops says as he shows more pictures and sigils.

"Ada here has been reading some books on demonology and occult sigils and artifacts. She can go into further explanation about what each one is and what prince of hell has power over it...Ada." He says letting her speak.

Ada looks at Chops "Thanks Lashard..First things first i would like to congratulate you all for a job well done on your first assignment. You managed to save a lot of lives, now back on topic. There are 7 Demon Princes of Hell that Includes Asmodeus, Mammon,Belphegor, Leviathan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, and last but not certainly less the big bad Satan himself. They each have control of each set, Asmodeus has Lust, which you have already seen. Mammon has Greed, Belphegor has Sloth, Leviathan has Envy, Lucifer has Pride, Beelzebub has Gluttony, and Satan has Wrath." She says showing pictures of every single one and what sigil they represent.

Evie speaks up looking at all the symbols and the pictures "So are we going to try to stop the other 6 sigils from activating?"

Ada smiles at Evie "Smart girl. That is exactly what we are going to do."

"So how are we going to do this? Are they just going to activate the sigil in order or will it be random?" Jake says picking up a picture of Asmodeus looking at it.

"Well according to Ada, it may have to be in the order that we told us, it would make more sense anyway since it's like unlocking each door." Dasean says to Jake

Jaden yawns pitching in "So that's cool and all but how exactly are we going to find the other sigils, since an altar had to be made in its place? "

Chops pats him on the back making him almost fall "Good question boy! We actually have a plan for that! We are going to send you around the world to the next perceived locations of the next 6 sigils."

Dasean interrupts Chops "This is going to be a long journey, so if you don't want to do it then it's fine we can send someone else." He says looking at Jake

Jake can sense something from Dasean as he thinks to himself "Does he think i'm not ready?" he shakes his head "I believe we'll be fine, so where is the first place we're going?"

"You're going to investigate around the Church of Mammon in Utah, be careful, giants have been known to make it their home, old skeletons have been found and there are a lot of undiscovered caves as well." Ada says gathering the pictures and her books as well.

Xander stretches "Alright! So we're going right now?"

"No, we have to finish gathering intel and supplies for you before you leave, so it should be done in a few days. So just come back here later." Dasean says walking out of the room "So be ready." He says once again looking at Jake.

Chops and Ada follow behind Dasean leaving the group in the debriefing room. As they look at each other.

Evie looks at everyone "So what do you guys want to do?"

Before anyone can say anything Jake interrupts "How about we go into town? I haven't really been relaxing since I got back so I think it'll be something that we all will need."

"You know what I actually agree with Jake I've been dying to try some food here that doesn't come from the cafeteria." Xander says with a hint of excitement to his voice

Jaden yawns some more "I mean I guess I can eat, I'd rather be sleeping right now, but let's do it."

Leslie only gives off a "Sure I'm down!" As he walks outside, "I'll see if we can get someone to take us."

Evie looks at Jake "Yeah I've been meaning to talk to you too, I have some questions regarding you and Dasean."

Jake looks at her confused, wondering why she would be wanting to question him about it. "Huh? What for?"

"I'll tell you later, but put your old outfit that you were wearing when you first got here." Evie says leaving the room.

Jake sighs "Yeah…they kinda don't fit me anymore.."

"She shouts down the hallway "Then we'll use this day to give you a makeover."

After everyone gets sorted and they all head to town which is in New Orleans, which from its world class jazz music, and it's dazzling art scene, all the way to its tropical climate. It was a place that the team knew was going to be an enjoyable experience.

Leslie is wearing a Hawaiian T shirt with cargo shorts. "This is kinda nice out this time of year." He says letting the group know he has been here before.

Evie was wearing a pink crop top with jeans shorts and heart shaped sunglasses. "Thanks for the heads up Les, I get to try out these new shades!"

Jaden is wearing a red jacket with a plain white shirt with ripped blue jeans. "Yeah it may get cold so I got myself a little something," he says as he pulls a pillow out of his jacket.

Xander has his sword on a sheath that's strapped to his back while wearing a white loose cardigan coat with green cuffs with a green dragon on the back of the coat, with a black shirt that has a white writing that says 'Miya' on it. With white linen harem pants. He looks at Jaden "Bro where did you get that pillow from?"

Jake is wearing his normal uniform as he tugs at his shirt "Geez it's hot out here…"

"Alright let's give you a makeover!" Evie says dragging him further into town as they look for some clothing shops. Everyone is falling behind taking in the scenery.

As they get further into town they see people getting ready for a festival as Jazz music plays throughout the city.

Leslie looks at the group "Oh they're getting ready for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival! So I guess we get to learn some stuff!"

Xander looks at Leslie "I can't wait to see what's going to happen at the festival! And all the different foods too!"

"How about Jake and I go to the chops while you guys can go see all of the festival plans?" Evie says pulling Jake down the street.

Jake reaches his hand out "Guys! Don't let her take me away!"

"Goodluck man!" Leslie says waving.

"Yeah! Better come back looking good!" Jaden says giving him a thumbs up.

Xander is holding a filer looking into it "Oh..what is Jambalaya and Po-Boys..?"

Jake sighs as Evie continues to drag him through town as people start to stare at them.

Jake hears someone as they pass by "Is that a FATSN agent? What are they doing out here??" More people start to talk "Is there a monster out here?!" "Will the festival get cancelled?!"

"Hey Evie.. I think we caused mild panic with just me being here.." he says nervously waving at a group of people who just give him blank stares.

"It's not you Jake it's your outfit..you basically look like the military.."

They reach a clothing store and Evie pushes Jake inside "Okay now let's get you suited up okay? Now head to the dressing room!" She says with a bright smile.

Jake just stares at her smile and says out loud "Wow.. she's something else.."

"What are you talking about?" Evie says looking at him with a confused look.

He backs up grabbing a random "Uh this shirt! It's something else! I'm going to go try it on!" He says running into a dressing room. "Did I say that out loud? Jeez I'm stupid.."

Evie just stares at the dressing room door. "Was he talking about me?" She thinks to herself bringing a smile to her face. She gets excited as she looks around for clothes humming a tune.

"Excuse me, have you seen this boy?" Evie hears a feminie voice behind her as she is looking through the shirt racks. She turns around and sees a woman with white hair wearing a black sundress with a black beach hat on her head. "Ummm who are yo-" She notices the picture. It was taken in the city they left yesterday. The sight of it makes her eyes widen.

The woman smiles "Oh where are my manners? My name is Maribel..but please call me Mari."

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