A Bigger Group

Damien and Arielle were about to take off with Aquila when the sound of hurried footsteps reached their ears. They both turned, and there stood Axiom and Jallen again, flanked by four others from their group.

"Well, that was fast," Damien muttered under his breath, his eyes narrowing as Axiom stepped forward with his ever-present grin.

"Leaving so soon?" Axiom asked, tilting his head as though genuinely curious.

"We have somewhere to be," Damien replied curtly, already impatient with their sudden reappearance.

"Somewhere, huh?" Axiom said, feigning innocence. "And where might that be?"

"None of your business," Damien shot back. "But if you must know, we're going demon hunting."

Axiom's grin widened. "What a coincidence! So are we."

Damien frowned. "Good for you."

"I've got an idea," Axiom continued, ignoring Damien's tone. "Why don't we join forces? Strength in numbers and all that."