Into the Netherworld!!

[Machina]

Jennifer was still a bit stunned as she stepped out of the portal and was instantly taken to another world. She looked around curiously as she stepped into what appeared to be another castle. She was clutching the necklace the demon had handed back to her, a bit curious as to why he hadn't taken it as payment.

"I guess we're here, huh Kitty? Do you think he'll help us?"

She patted Kitty on the head as she knelt down, her body still tired from crawling through the hidden passageway.

[Rakai]

The sounds of battle could be heard echoing from outside, a terrible battle ensuing most likely with powerful demons vs. …other…demons…

Sadly no, it was not an epic battle for supremacy of the Netherworld…it was just some random fight between the De-Leveled Rakai and some nasty orcs. He had already taken out three of them, increasing his level by one with four still left, but he was in grim shape. Luckily, the orcs weren’t too happy about their situation either.

‘Get ‘em, he taste nice after we cook him on a spit.’

“You, I was thinking that same thought about you piggy!”

‘For the last time, we aren’t pigs, we’re ORCS!’

He gave a reckless shrug to them and laughed once.

“Prove me wrong or die like the filthy pigs you are.”

The orcs roared and three rushed in at him while one stayed behind, though Rakai held his ground, two of the three orcs getting in position for them to hit him simultaneously while the other waited behind them to strike momentarily. Rakai took the two smacks from their clubs with stride and scoffed at them as he was still standing.

“BLADE RUSH!”

He swung his sword back and then lunged forward, cutting through all three orcs in one swipe, and then jumping back to where he started, bravely resting his blade on his shoulder, and staring down the last orc.

“Any time now!”

The orc rushed towards Rakai…but only got close enough to him to be just within range of another…

“BLADE RUSH!”

[Achan]

Kitty stared at the ensuing battle. Some stupid demon was fighting other stupid demons. She mewed and nuzzled Jennifer's hand as the human bent down to pet her.

It probably wouldn't do for this demon - who looked a little worse for the wear - to see the human. The sight of a human would be an odd sight, and one that would alert Baal to their presence. Kitty searched the area for some sort of cover for Jennifer to hide in. A few bushes, a tree.. the bushes would do.

She nipped Jennifer's hand and attempted to tug her that way...

[Machina]

Jennifer had looked up just in time to catch a few body parts flying her way, nearly letting out a cry of surprise; but she knew that she should not be seen here. Not yet, anyway. She smiled as Kitty nuzzled her hand, her eyes looking to her at the soft nip and she nodded her head in agreement; they should head somewhere else.

She carefully shuffled herself to the side, ducking behind what appeared to be the remains of a counter top; the crude cement blocks crumbling and wearing away even as she sat in their shadow. She waited silently, hoping that the demon had yet to notice her and would leave; without doing so.

[Rakai]

Rakai sighed in relief as another near death experience flew by without taking him with it. He lifted his sword back up to rest on his shoulder and walked towards the castle, not even noticing that there was someone here a few moments ago and going straight to the door and pushing it open with his free hand.

“Hello? I was wondering if you had a continental breakfast here?”

He looked around to see no one at first and sighed while his head dipped slightly.

“Another place that doesn’t have hotel services it looks like, I don’t think I’ll ever get to heal the fast way like everyone else.”

He turned around and started grumbling something about not getting a good, nights sleep since he got here and having to sleep on the ground like an uncultured demon. He walked past the orcs, obviously having bluff when he said he was going to eat them…though he hadn’t eaten in a while either, he just walked on…until he collapsed.

[Machina]

Jennifer kept silent as she heard the rogue demons footsteps draw nearer, her breath held as she closed her eyes and waited; wondering if she would be found out. His words startled her and she opened her eyes, peering up as he walked past; pushing into the next room. He hadn't been speaking to her after all, sending a sigh of relief whisking out of her mouth; her hand quickly clamping over it.

"Is he gone?"

She whispered her words to Kitty, who would seem much less suspicious if she happened to waltz out from behind the counter than a human would. She had heard his footsteps fall time and again in the room, they seemed to have disappeared; but it could be a bluff and Jennifer did not want to risk being captured again. Not after having made such a daring escape.

[Achan]

Kitty understood exactly what the human needed. She trotted out of their hiding place and took a gander outside. The demon had killed all of the orcs, but was nowhere in sight.

No matter. He could still be waiting in ambush. Kitty kept her wits about her as she searched the area. The castle was nearby enough.. If no one spotted them, then they could easily get to Laharl's place.

But as she took another glance, the unconscious form of the demon lay just feet from the castle. Sigh. What a bother.

Kitty returned to Jennifer and looked up at her, shook her head. No, the demon was not gone. She then overdramatically fell to the ground, clutching her heart.. then collapsed into a fit of fake snores.

[Machina]

Jennifer was impatient as Kitty took her time examining the area, though she knew that it was for her own good. She was eager to get help, to save herself and the others from this Baal fellow; her eyes falling back to Kitty as she rounded the corner into view.

"All clear?"

She could see by Kitty's reaction that it was not all clear, he hadn't gone; but Kitty's sudden antics caused her to gasp and chuckle softly. So, he was asleep; now was her chance to bolt. She carefully climbed to her feet, peering over the crumbling mass in front of her. She couldn't make out the demon, but she could see a pile of orc remains and nearly gagged at the stench which followed; shaking her head as she stepped out from her hiding place.

"Which way to Laharl's Castle?"

The question was more to herself than to anyone else, but she was hoping that perhaps Kitty had more information than she expected.

[Achan]

Kitty smirked a little Kitty smirk, and jerked her kitty head over in the direction of the castle. It was quite nearby. In fact, a few moments of running and they'd be there in a cinch. As long as they avoided waking up the other demon, they should be fine.

A thought passed through her mind now. As long as Laharl was friends with this woman, he would see to it that she passed on safely to his castle. The problem was that there was at least 500 feet of stretch between gatekeeper and them. One random demon, including the collapsed demon, could mean failure.

"La... harl..." she managed. "Who.... in castle-nya? ... Find.... friend... castle-nya."

[Machina]

Jennifer watched as Kitty nodded her head in the direction of a distant castle, it didn't seem too far away; as long as they hustled along. She blinked her eyes, a tad bit surprised as she heard Kitty speak.

"You can talk! Oh! How wonderful!"

Her excitement made her forget all about the other demon, her hands quickly clamping over her lips again as she turned her gaze on his form; lying several feet away on the floor. She stood still for a few moments, finally taking a few steps towards his body; checking for any sign of his being awake.