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Jubahian State

"What is taking so long?" Layla complained as the waited to exit a train called the Limbon Jolt. Layla had been restless the entire trip and showed no signs of slowing down.

Edward was just as concerned for his children as Layla; however, he was also secretly very worried. He had heard a lot about the Ifrit, and had had his own fair share of unpleasant encounters with them; he was certainly not looking forward to meeting this monster of his family's dreams, Iblis.

Finally the line began to move, and people began exiting the train in an orderly fashion. It was going fine, that is until Layla began shoving her way through the crowd tugging Edward along, the others were quick to follow and apologize for their companions shoving. Layla the proceeded to hail a cab big enough for all of them to fit as well as slip the driver a bit extra for driving as fast as possible.

They arrived at the museum in record time. And Layla quickly ran to the doors.

"Still closed," Jordan said out loud as they all looked at the sign.

"Perfect," Layla said as she began walking around the museum into a dark alley behind the building where they wouldn't be spotted. The others obediently followed and arrive to find Layla creating a beautiful spiral staircase gracefully leading up to an opened window. "Shall we," She said as she quickly, yet somehow still gracefully ran up the stairs to climb into the window.

"Layla please wait," Nimrod called, "For all you know Iblis is waiting right inside that room." This received Edwards's attention and he then ran faster in order to catch his wife.

"What are the chances," Layla called back now almost at the window

"For goodness sake Layla look who you are talking about," Nimrod called, "There is a chance of anything." at this point Jordan was only a short way behind Layla and the two mothers both scurried up the stairs without any thought to what Nimrod said. Groanin trudged along in the back panting.

Layla reached the top and began climbing through the window, with Jordan ready to go next. It was a small drop to the floor so Layla held to the window frame and hung there for a moment before falling the next four feet and landing perfectly on her feet. The others followed her example and soon they were all in.

"If I'm correct the room that Iblis and Rudyard are in is two rooms down the hall," Nimrod said. The small group then began walking. They came to the room and stopped suddenly when they saw the mess. Gold and jade scattered everywhere, along with anything that had been in its way. Shattered pots and display cases were everywhere. Iblis had definitely been here.

Nimrod entered the room followed by Jordan, Layla, and eventually Edward. Groanin stayed behind, partly catching his breath, and observing all the damage trying not to image the events that must have caused it.

Groanin sat there quietly thinking when he heard a slight movement coming from his right. He turned to see the toe of a shiny black polished shoe poking out from behind a large Buda, it seemed to be moving.

"Sir," He called to Nimrod, "I say sir!"

"Yes Groanin what is it?" Nimrod asked walking to see what his butler was looking at. He poked his head around the corner and stared for a while before seeing the foot, "Layla," he called as he began walking towards the hidden mundane.

He walked around the gigantic Buda sitting against the wall, to find a chubby night guard. The man did not acknowledge Nimrod or anyone of the others who walked around the statue. He simply sat holding his knees and rocking back and forth. As he rocked he also chanted to himself.

"You're dreaming, it's not real, you're dreaming, It's not real."

"Blimey, what's happened to the chap? I say what's happened to him." Groanin asked.

"Most likely, he was a witness of everything," Nimrod said kneeling down by the man.

"Is he in a jubahian state?" Jordan asked kneeling on the man's other side.

"A Jubahian state?" Edward asked.

"It's when a very powerful djinn uses a large amount of power around a mundane. It's been known to mentally, as well as physically stun them." Nimrod explained, "But yes Jordan, I do think that's what it is."

"Well then he can tell us what happened here," Edwards said, "Can't he?"

"It's not that simple," Layla said placing a hand on his shoulder as she passed on her way to receive a better look.

"Wouldn't it be nice if it were," Jordan mused.

"Indeed," Nimrod mumbled while examining the man for a while before standing and looking towards his fellow comrades. "Layla and Jordan help me, Edward and Groanin if you would be so kind as to stand back." Layla and Jordan positioned themselves beside Nimrod while Groanin and Edward swiftly departed further down the long hallway. "On the count of three," Nimrod said, receiving a nod from the other two. "One, two, THREE" suddenly the night guard seemed to be being pulled from his sitting position by a invisible cord running through his chest raising him slightly above his previous sitting position. The three djinn held their poses strong but after what seemed like forever they eventually let the man fall back to his previous position. After a moment the trio had regained their breath.

"Nimrod," Layla began, "I'm going to go into his body and see if I can discover any information."

"Layla I don't know if it's safe enough yet," Nimrod cautioned.

"It doesn't matter," Layla protested, "If he heard where they were going we have to find out."

"Why wouldn't it be safe?" Edward asked stepping closer.

"In order for a soul to enter in or out of a body, the body must accept it. Normally the body is unaware it is allowing anything to enter, which is why you don't notice until you feel squeezed in your own body, you hear another voice in your head, or your body moves by itself. If this man's shock is too severe it could result in Layla being stuck in the skin, being lost in space, or simply trapped inside the man." Nimrod explained.

"Nimrod these are my children," Layla reminded him, "I'm willing to take that chance if it means saving them." Nimrod thought for a moment then gave a slight nod in order to show his agreement.

"Alright," Nimrod said, "if you're sure."

"I am."