tracks. A brief moment allowed him to have second thoughts. “Maybe I will hear you out.” Startled at first, Michael searched all about as he slowly backed into the doorway. Then after closing the door behind him, the young man was ready for some answers, and his companion sensed it.
“So you felt them? That’s good , Michael; it means I was right about you,” said Angelica.
“It’s time to stop beating around the bush. Just what in the hell is out there?” asked Michael. An eerie silence followed with the young lady staring directly into his eyes. Finally, the quietness was broken.
“You have been awfully quiet , Professor. Would you care to share your thoughts on the matter with us?” asked Angelica.
“I perceive you already know what I am thinking. But to enlighten Michael, I will indulge you. Those creatures out there are evil, and they are here to fulfill a purpose. Am I right, Angelica?” A nod answered his question. “What I don’t know is who you are and how is it you expect to stop them.”
“I don’t think you guys are ready for the truth just yet ; and since I cannot lie, I will tell you what I can. I am here to protect you; and if you do this my way, we just may succeed in this undertaking,” said Angelica.
“Well that certainly clears things up. Thanks a lot , Angelica. Now we understand completely,” said Michael, being facetious.
“There is no need for the sarcasm. I am here to help you , remember?” asked Angelica.
“So you say . But if my memory serves me correctly, we had no problems before you showed up,” argued Michael.
“That’s not true. It was only a matter of time before they would have gotten to you. Both of you saw that first hand less than an hour ago. Remember what happened with the professor?”
“Yes, but that is because whatever is out there is following you. You led them to us , and now we have inherited your problem,” said Michael.
“Are you not listening to me? They came here for you, and I just saved your butt,” said Angelica. A clap of lightening startled them. “Sorry,” mumbled the young lady.
“Now you are apologizing to us? Why couldn’t you have done that earlier and saved us all this grief?” asked Mich ael, being annoyed.
“That was not intended for you two , you stubborn little brat,” said Angelica.
“Then who was it for—the demons out there?” asked Michael, waving toward the door.
“So you know about the demons?” asked Angelica.
“Then you are admitting it? That is what I thought. Should I tell the professor what I saw a while ago, or do you plan on doing that?” asked Michael.
“Be my guest,” said Angelica, waving her hand in his direction. She took a seat on the sofa that was facing a stone fireplace and waited.
“What is she talking about , Michael?” asked the professor. After struggling with the idea, the young man finally gave up on explaining.
“Michael walked in on me while I was taking care of business,” said Angelica.
“So that was you? I knew there was something strange about our friend here,” said Michael, taking a seat on the opposite end of the sofa.
“You weren’t supposed to see that ; and if you had done as I asked, you would have never witnessed it,” said Angelica.
“Would that have change d anything?” asked Dr. Blanchard.
“It would have bought me some time to prepare you for what is to come,” said Angelica.
“Do you mean there is more?” asked Michael, rubbing his hands through his hair.
“I hate to break it to you like this. But, this is only the beginning,” said Angelica.
“You brought all this on us. Now what do you plan on doing about it?” asked Michael.
“I already told you. If you would stop running your mouth and listen , I will find a solution. But you are going to have to do as I say, or it’s over before the battle even begins,” said Angelica.
“Who said anything about a