Title: New Life
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: see part one

Abbie called and updated Irving as she walked a perimeter of the graveyard. More and more of Elijah's reinforcements were arriving by the hour. All in various and sometimes humorous modes of transportation. She was learning the supernatural community had a sense of humor and a sense of style that sometimes mixed together. Walking patrol made Abbie feel like she was doing something. Even though Elliott assured her that everyone was united on one common goal she still felt uneasy. So many powerful beings in one place. Abbie was grateful the cemetery was hidden in the woods and not on any maps. The crowd would have raised questions that Irving wouldn't have been able to answer. She returned to where Ichabod sat on the wall closest to the trees.

"Why do I feel like we're a fish among sharks?"Abbie asked as she sat down next to her partner.

"An apt analogy though I think we are in no danger."Ichabod replied with a grim smile.

"For now what about when the common goal is met? We're out numbered and out gunned."Abbie wondered as she took a sip from a bottle of water.

"I think Mr. Mikaelson will keep the peace. He seems accustomed to that."Ichabod observed.

"A thousand years of family squabbles would make anybody an expert."Abbie replied with an amazed shake of her head.

"True."Ichabod agreed.

"Corbin would've loved this."Abbie states sadly "To know that all these myths had foundations in reality and that they could work together."

"It is remarkable."Ichabod commented.

"I just hope this book is what it's supposed to be or we're all going to be on graveyard duty for awhile."Abbie stated quietly.

Finally with the cult book in his hands Elijah stood outside the small museum. He flipped through the pages and was relieved to see that Elliott's cousin had led them on the right path. The museum curator had confirmed the book's age but that scholars were still decoding some of the passages. Elijah smiled grimly as he shut the book it just might work. They could reopon the portal get reinforcements to Klaus and Rebekah and defeat Moloch. As promised Elijah pulled out his phone and set a text to Lt. Mills.

Even with his enhanced speed it would be several hours before the original arrived back in Sleepy Hollow. Elijah just hoped Rebekah and Klaus were doing all right on their own.

Rebekah went through three beings ripping off heads, limbs anything to topple them. She was so in fight mode that it took Klaus's hand on her left shoulder to realize that they were done. There was no new army to fight. Purgatory was errirely quiet. Rebekah forced her fangs to retract.

"Was that it?"Rebekah asked as Katrina joined them.

"No that was round one."Klaus surmised grimly.

"We need a plan."Rebekah commented angrily. "He's trying to weaken us."

"Maybe but we have his attention now."Klaus stated. "I don't think he expected us to last that long."

"What about going under or up?"Rebekah asked Katrina.

"No the protection spell is complex and all inclusive."The witch replied.

"Let us rest a bit and regroup."Klaus suggested.

Rebekah followed her brother and Katrina away from the battle scene. There had to be a way to defeat a demon. He was no different than any other enemy the Originals had faced over the centuries. Klaus was right all enemies had weaknesses they just had to figure out Moloch's.

Dawn came and Abbie found herself being prodded awake by Ichabod. She ignored the pain in her neck from sleeping on the ground and reached for her gun.

"What is it?"Abbie whispered.

Before Ichabod could reply a rustle of leaves was the only thing to signal the arrival of Elijah. Despite his travels he looked neat and tidy as ever. As far as Abbie could tell she couldn't see a speck of dirt on the vampire. Ichabod and Abbie rose to their feet as Abbie reholstered her gun.

"It is real."Elliott commented as he approached the group.

Elijah nodded and gently held the leather bound book.

"Most of it is in a very ancient Welsh."Elijah informed quietly. "But I think I found the spell we need. Most of the ingredients we need should be at Compton's bookstore."

"Make us a list. We'll get them."Abbie suggested.

Elijah nodded.

"I think the other witches and I can translate or get in touch with someone who can."Elliott said.

"Good."Elijah stated as he handed over the spell book. "Let's get to work."

True to their word the witches were successful in translating. However it was close to mid-day by the time the correct combination of spells was located and discussed. They consulted with Elijah and a list of supplies was the time Abbie and Ichabod returned they had everything on the list. Things had proceeded quickly while they were gone. Trees had been cleared to create room for a spell circle which had been created with small stones. Ichabod gave the bag of supplies to one of the warlocks and walked back to where Abbie and Elijah stood near the front of the graveyard.

"How much time do we have?"Abbie asked Elijah.

"Less than an hour now that they have the supplies."The vampire replied.

"We better load up."Abbie suggested inclining her head towards the SUV.

Ichabod nodded and the two witnesses walked to the rear of the vehicle. Abbie opened the hatch and grabbed a crossbow. She also grabbed a small satchel which was packed with ammunition and emergency rations.

"Ready?"Abbie asked her hand resting on the top of the hatch.

"If there is a way to free Katrina..."Ichabod began as he grabbed a small pistol to add to his other three guns and one knife.

"If we can we will."Abbie promised. "But our main focus has to be keeping Moloch out of Sleepy Hollow."

"'Agreed."Ichabod vowed solemnly as he stepped back.

Abbie slammed the hatch closed and locked the SUV. They returned to the graveyard in silence.

Half an hour later everything was ready. The spell began and as before the wind picked up as the witches drew on power from the graveyard.

"It's working."Elijah commented. "Get ready."

The portal was a swirling mass of green that appeared in the center of the stone circle. It bent and morphed into a large oval hovering about ten feet off the ground.

"Go!"Elijah ordered.

Ichabod took off at a run wanting to be the first in. He fell into the familiar darkness of Purgatory and hit the ground hard. He rolled with the impact scrambling to his feet just as Abbie landed and then Elijah. The vampire was followed by ten more vampires and a dozen werewolves. The portal winked shut in a flash of green. Ichabod reached down to offer Abbie a hand up but she had already risen to her feet.

"Split up?"Abbie asked.

"We need to deal with the welcome wagon first."Elijah commented drawing Abbie's attention to the east.

Ichabod pulled out a rifle as he saw the group of thirty of Moloch's warriors headed towards them.

"If that's the welcome wagon what about them?"Elliott inquired as another group of approached from behind.

"That is a test."Elijah replied with a grin. "Let's pass it with flying colors shall we?"

Ichabod took aim at the approaching group as Abbie leveled her crossbow at the one coming up from behind. Elijah smiled his fangs extended as he took off for the second group with vampire speed. Ichabod fired and the battle began.