"The realm he created could've been specially made to hold humans," Michael said quickly. "Don't do that to yourself."
Luc put his hand in mine and pulled me close. As shocked and dismayed as I was, I couldn't help but watch Joel notice Lucifer's motion. He took in everything that was going on around him. He'd always been shrewd, though.
"Can you help us?" I asked.
He was shocked. "Help you what?"
"Find our baby." I didn't give him time to sort it all out.
"In a realm created by Raphael, using a Forbidden Relic?"
I nodded.
After a few blinks and one long breath sucked in and out, Joel nodded. "Yes."
Relief spread through me. "Thank you."
"We've tried to find theLignum Crucisand we've already depleted the power of the Scythe," Michael explained. "We don't have a relationship with any witches, and they don't have this kind of power anyway. We need someone that can break into an unknown realm."
Joel's expression went from shocked to incredulous. "The Scythe?TheScythe?"
His mouth moved like a fish.
"Yes." Lucifer stepped forward. "It allowed Lilith to have its power."
I had to laugh at poor Joel. "I'm sorry. I know this is a lot," I said. "But we're desperate. Do you know of any source of power enough to do this?"
He winced. "Maybe. Has anyone contacted the Voodoos?"
Nobody's face lit up with recognition, so I figured we were all equally in the dark. "You'll have to explain," Gabe said.
"The Voodoos are descendants of Nephilim. Their magic is real and somehow connected to the Earth. The real Nephilim are insanely powerful, but you'll never find one. They're too secretive."
"Do you know where to find these Voodoos?" I asked. "Can you take us to one?"
He looked from one to another of us and considered my question. "I know someone that does. I'll be discreet. In the meantime, can you please help with demon control?" he asked Lucifer pointedly. "The angels are struggling, especially with Raphael and these two not helping."
Lucifer nodded. "Michael and Gabriel can help me with the demons. I'll send as many back to Abaddon as I can.
"Then I'll be back as soon as I can." He disappeared, leaving us staring at each other with no idea what to do next, besides lassoing demons.
"Well, shit," Gabe said. "Fucking Nephilim."
"Voodoos," I corrected.
"Semantics," Michael said. We all laughed nervously. "Let's go demon hunting," he said.
They tried to convince me to stay, but I wasn't having any of it. I crossed my arms and stared at the three of them.
"You know how she gets when she has that expression on her face," Michael said.
Gabriel nodded and sighed while Lucifer threw up his arms. "You might as well save your breath," Luc said. "She can come."
As if they could've stopped me.
Well, actually. With me in a human body, theycouldhave stopped me. But that was beside the point. "I suggest we split up. They'll listen to me as much as they will you," I told Luc. "I'll take Gabe, you take Michael."
He sighed and stared at me long and hard. "Fine."
