I looked to Tegan as we made our way into the back of the sanctuary where Kurikara waited. Fujimoto was stomping ahead of us, ordering triple C density Holy Water to be placed in the sewers for safety while the other exorcists scurried around, following out his orders. Rin stopped and looked back at them. Tegan and I exchanged sad looks, knowing that after this night, everyone here was going to lose someone we cared for a lot. "Keep going." I urged him, nodding after Tegan. He looked down at me and moved forward without a word. Outside the windows, I saw the Ghouls slamming themselves against the barrier.
"Tegan, make sure nothing gets down here, Jazzmin, go help the others." Fujimoto ordered. Tegan nodded and stood at the entrance where Kurikara was hidden while I ran from the church, following the others.
"What should I do?" I asked, grabbing a large case of Holy Water.
"There's a sewer main at the back end of the church, pour it down there and pray for our safety." One ordered as another did just that. I nodded, lifting the case onto my shoulder and running around the church. I knelt by the main and heaved the covering off. I bit my lip, unscrewing the lid and pouring it into the sewer.
"In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear my prayers; protect us in our time of need. Blessed by thy name. Amen." I said, closing the sewer up. Behind me, on the other side of the church, I heard the sudden honk of a truck followed by the squealing of tires. I gasped and stood, running around the church and to the gates. I growled, seeing Astaroth climb into the driver's side of the truck, pausing only to smile at me, making my stomach turn. As he closed the door, I ran across the courtyard into the church. Tegan stood at the open door to the hidden room.
"What's going on out there?" She asked, holding her scythe firmly; ready to draw it when needed.
"He's here! Astaroth's here!" I yelled, as there was the screaming of metal being torn from its hinges.
"Get to the side!" Tegan yelled, running forward as the semi came bursting through the doors. I screamed and covered my head as Tegan grabbed my arm and forcefully threw me into one of the corners. "Stay down!"
"Oh Young Prince, where are you?" Astaroth chuckled, walking out of the rubble with the Ghouls. "Come, let's leave this world and return to Gehenna." One of the exorcists ran forward, throwing a wave of Holy Water on him. The King of Rot screamed in pain, stumbling back.
"I wanna help!" I argued, standing and taking a step forward. Fujimoto was at my side that second, pulling me towards the hidden staircase by Rin.
"The best you can do is help Rin get out of here. Do you remember the phrases I taught you?" He asked, the old joking way of his voice gone. I nodded slowly. "If something happens to not be afraid to use them. Come Sunrise the demonic activity will taper off. You two need to get out of here and hide."
"Hide? Where for God's sake?" Rin yelled. Fujimoto pulled a cellphone from him pocket and gave it to him.
"Take my phone. There's one number saved in it. Call him. I'm sure he'll take you in and protect you." He told him before shoving him down the stairs. I gave a fleeting glance to the only man I considered a father figure and ducked down into the passageway as he closed the door. Rin bounded up the stairs after it was closed, pounding on the hard wood.
"Hold on! We're not done talking yet!" He screamed.
"Rin, please! We have to get away from the door!" I urged, tugging on his arm. Rin only shook me off, causing me to fall back down the stairs as gunshots erupted above up. I groaned as I got to my knees. Rin continued to bang on the door, screaming to be let out. "Rin, please, Fujimoto knows what he's doing, please calm down!" I begged. Rin paused in pounding the door, his eyes wide as his mind raced. I swallowed deeply and sat back on my legs, closing my eyes and crossing myself. "O God, You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to your perfect care on the journey that awaits us." I crossed the air in front of me. "We pray for a safe and auspicious journey. Give your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain of what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding. Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under your ever-watchful care. Amen." I finished, a tears rolling down my cheeks.