A sinister smirk arose on Liliths face as she sat upon her throne. Mary Elise had done well in bringing together this assorted group of misfits. Now, formal introductions needed to be made. Turning to the zebra demon Bob, the demon queen now gave him an order. "Bring them to my throne room."
Fifteen minutes later, Bong-cha, Setepenre, and Luca stood before Lilith, the band thankful to be back in their own clothing. Gazing around the shadow covered room, the trio couldn't help feeling a bit creeped out. It was Bong who now glanced up at the golden throne, a sour look on her face. "Were the costumes really necessary?"
"I'm a demon and ruler of a layer of hell child," Lilith stated. "Torture is part of my nature. Be thankful though I've turned over a new leaf. Your experience could have been much worse."
"Why though," Set exclaimed. "Seriously we haven't done anything! Why would you want to fuck with us for no reason."
"To test you," Lilith stated. "Mary has high hopes for you. I need to be sure before providing my protection. If you are to aid in the destruction of the Normal and One Humanity, then I need to know that you have the strength to do what is necessary." Lilith paused, curiously looking over the trio with interest. "We seem to be missing one. Where is the necromancer, Jolie?" Bob now motioned towards the entrance, an impish smirk spreading across the demon queens face as a white haired preschooler skipped towards the throne.
Bong-cha and the others gawked, watching this sweet natured child hum to herself as she passed. As impossible as it seemed, this was Jolie. It just happened to be a much younger and innocent version of the necromancer. Coming to a stop in front of Liliths throne, the girl waved excitedly as an excited hello escaped her lips. "What happened to her," Luca exclaimed.
"It appears your friend attempted to commit an act of violence against those under mine snd Circes protection," Lilith grinned. "She was not aware of the protections they have. Now, without intervention, she shall cause no harm to anyone." Lilith now raised a hand, snapping her fingers. In an instant where a preschool aged Jolie stood, was now a restored Jolie. The confused necromancer still sporting her white pigtails as she tried to gain her bearings. "What the hell just happened?"
"A warning," Lilith replied. "Attempt to harm any under my protection again Jolie and you wil find yourself with a far harsher punishment. As strong as you maybe child, your power pales in comparison to mine." Jolie grumbled, folding her arms as she cursed under her breath. With the quartet assembled, Lilith now stood, slowly descending her throne as she approached. As she did, Bong and the others now got a clear view of the legendary demon queen.
Lilith was clothed in a floor length dress, the design both simple yet elegant in its design. The womans brown hair loose as it descended past her shoulders. Liliths human guise appeared to be that of a woman, not much past 40 yet it seemed demonic as well with her dark piercing eyes. What struck the group as odd though was Liliths missing hand, the group noting it had been severed at the elbow, the stump appearing raw in the low light. Seeing this assembled group staring at her injury, she scowled. "A wound from an accursed nemesis," she grumbled. "Kitsune can be quite troublesome."
"So what's the deal," Bong asked. "Cause right now this sucks just as much as having a bomb in my neck." Lilith smiled, the vampire noting the demon queens teeth seemed just a bit sharper than a typical human. "Down to business," she said. "I like that."
Bong and the others now listened as Lilith explained herself. She, as well as Circe and Baba Yaga had entered the mortal world following the defeat of Morgan Lefay. From there she had raised her son, Jack, to act as the new guardian of darkness. A tentative truce had been reached with Merlin and his daughter Kellie. They would guard the light as she guarded the darkness. For a time everything had proceeded as planned, following a war that saw both timelines in danger. Those plans were now in jeopardy thanks to the actions of the Normal. So far their actions had proven problematic in both timelines, however, if left unchecked the demon queen could already sense what would happen. "We are fighting for our very survival," she said. "Merlin and the other wizards are not taking the threat as seriously as others. Taking a reactive approach and not wishing to spill blood."
"Well what about Misery she has."
"You are correct Luca," Lilith replied. "And her actions have given me many a soul to strengthen my hellish armies. Mary though is acting because of pain. Dark forces took the life of her friend. I fear that as her pain diminishes she will begin to heed the advise of Kellie and the others. That is why I have brought you here."
"We're not hired killers," Bong said flatly.
"I'm well aware of that," Lilith replied. "But, as the kids say, you don't give a fuck either. If anything you rather enjoy unending the starts quo." Bong and thw others frowned, gazing at one another. True causing mayhem was in their nature. The group revealed in chaos but, they weren't exactly sold on the idea of working with a demon.
"All I'm offering is protection," Lilith stated. "No strings attached, no swearing over of your soul. I will pay you handsomely, allow you to come and go as you please if you eliminate the Normal and their allies. As a bonus, I also offer you a gift." Lilith now gestured towards the other side of the throne room, a spotlight coming to life that now illuminated a rather unusual gift.
"What kind of twisted metal shit is this," Set exclaimed. The group simply gaped at the purple 1933 Plymouth roadster. The car was in mint condition, sporting an oversized engine as well as a roof hatch. Stranger still was the M154 mini gun strapped to the passenger side door. "A gift," Lilith replied. "With some personal enhancements of my own design. I'm hoping you like it. The vehicle is completely bullet proof and enhances the magic of any who reside within it. For protection of course."
Bong and the others simply marveled at the classic car, slowly inspecting it. "Is that a cow catcher," Set asked. "Perfect for entering any secured fortifications," Lilith replied. "It has a top speed of 180 mph oh and Luca if you look in the backseat you'll notice a special surprise." The werewolf now poked his head inside, an excited gasp escaping his furry lips as he noticed two four tube missile launchers. "So who wants to drive," Lilith asked holding up the keys.
Bong snatched them quickly, leaping into the front seat of the car. Amazingly with the four of them inside, the car remained rather roomy, easily able to fit the four of them inside. Gripping the wheel, the vampire could only smirk. A new car and a bit of freedom and all they had to do was blow up a few bases of the people who tried to kill them? Maybe working for a demon wasn't that bad afterall.