It had been a little over two weeks since the wizards attacked the mortal world and outed the wizard world to everyone. The wizard council called for the nations of the Earth to stay out of their way, but instead of bowing down in fear of attack, NATO, along with China and Russia had decided not to be intimidated. For the past few days, several attacks had been launched by the wizards, but the mortal militaries had stood strong against the wizard onslaught.
Master Sumer had been able to aid the mortals. Sending them information and intelligence, even troops when needed. Most of his forces had been sent to the smaller nations that were successfully attacked by the wizards. At the moment, Master Sumer found himself leading the defense of Cairo, as the Egyptian government had been wiped out by the first attack by the wizards. The magi helped evacuate the city, as the fighting increased between the two forces. Using several goblin hordes, the wizards out numbed Sumer's forces, but were still being held back by the superior quality of the knights under his command. As Sumer moved up a street in the ancient desert city throwing spells at the wizards and their minions, they tried to hold back the renewed offensive of the knights. The battle was over before it started as Sumer's forces advanced against the wizards, he sat back as the mop up operations began as the wizard forces began to teleport away.
As Master Sumer was discussing the situation with several Magi elders, an aid came up to him with a young woman under guard. Sumer turned around to the young woman as the aid told him about her. He motioned for the guards to take her inside a nearby building as he finished up talking with the elders.
Once done, Master Sumer walked into the buildings and had the guards wait outside. As the guards left, the young woman turned to him and bared her fang ridden grin.
"You seem taller." said the young vampire as she relaxed into a chair.
"And you seem tired and weary." retorted Sumer as he took a seat himself, trying to get comfortable inside his battle armor and robes.
"I never thought I would actually see you again." the vampire said as Sumer just nodded.
"So what brings you to Egypt. I know it's not to see me." said Sumer.
"I didn't know you were back around. Though I should have recognized the markings on TV." said the vampire.
"That's the benefit of having everyone think they took you out over 700 years ago." said Sumer. "But I digress. What brings you here...I know it wasn't your aunt or the vampire conclave."
The vampire lowered her head, "I need to find Justin." said the vampire.
Sumer looked at the young woman. "I find it interesting you need a wizard, young Juliet." said Sumer.
"It's partly personal, though we really do need someone that can help with the magic of the wizards." answered Juliet.
Sumer nodded and called for the guard outside. As the guard entered, Sumer told him he would be leaving for a while as he got up and motioned for Juliet to follow him. As they walked into a burned out building, Sumer found what he was looking for as he walked over to a large shadow being cast on the floor of the burned out building. Looking at his watch, Sumer counted out the time in New York and looked at Juliet. "Good, should be night time in New York." Sumer commented.
Extending his hand to Juliet, "Take my hand, and if you wish you may want to close your eyes. Shadow travel is a little rough on the stomach." Sumer said as he jumped into the shadow with Juliet and disappeared.
Sumer and Juliet jumped out of a shadow cast by a dumpster in Brooklyn, New York. Looking around, Sumer sent out a loud bird call as several armored men jumped down from the surrounding roof tops.
"Master Vance. Escort Miss Juliet to John's lair and call a ride for myself. Once they are done, bring Juliet and Justin to the command center and I will take them to their final destination." Sumer told the knight.
Nodding, Master Vance motioned for Juliet to follow him as they made their way to John's lair. Knocking on the door, Master Vance was greeted by a wand and a very annoyed young woman. Recognizing the man, Alex lowered her wand as Master Vance walked inside, followed by Juliet. Justin saw Juliet first and ran toward her, embracing her and giving her a kiss.
"Thank goodness your safe." said Justin between kisses as he held onto to Juliet for a few more moments. Finally letting her go, Juliet smiled at the Russos as she focused on Justin.
"Justin I am here to ask you to come back to Prague with me. We need your help. Our defenses are being breached daily, we need a wizard to help defend us." she said looking into his eyes.
"What can I do to help you out?" asked Justin as Alex and Harper sat down on the couch and watched.
"A lot Justin. Your knowledge of magic is more extensive than what any vampire knows. You just have to help us on the magic side." answered Juliet.
Justin looked at his parents and Theresa simply turned around and walked into one of the bedrooms. Jerry nodded at Justin as he turned to follow his wife.
"Just go Justin. What else are you doing, other than watching Guiding Light." remarked Alex as she flipped through the channels of the TV.
Justin looked at Juliet, "Sure. I will go. Let me get some things." said Justin as he grabbed a few books and put them in his messenger bag. Gathering some clothes, he turned to Juliet and said he was ready to go. Juliet motioned at Sir Vance, as Alex and Harper hugged Justin goodbye.
Juliet and Justin were rushed downstairs and put into an SUV that sped away, heading toward the old warehouse command center. After traveling for half an hour, the SUV stopped in front of the warehouse as Justin and Juliet were escorted in. They were taken to Master Sumer, who was being briefed concerning a NATO offensive against the troll forces the wizards were using against the new world. He turned around and nodded at the two young people brought before him.
"Are you two ready to go?" asked Sumer as Justin looked around at the command center.
"Yes" said Juliet as Justin turned his attention to Sumer.
"How are we getting to Prague." asked Justin.
"Shadow travel, since portals and teleports can be tracked." said Sumer as he walked out of the command center with Juliet and Justin in tow.
Rounding the corner of the old warehouse, they walked down a dark alley and came to a stop. Sumer looked into the dark shadow and motioned for Justin and Juliet to come closer.
Taking their hands, "Ok, you two, hold tight." said Sumer as he jumped with the couple into the shadow and disappeared.
On the other side, in Prague, the 3 people came out of a shadow in a dark ruined warehouse. Justin turned green and threw up his dinner as Juliet stood by watching him.
Sumer laughed, "Yeah, shadow travel does that to you." he stated as he gave Justin a rag to wipe his face with.
Juliet thanked Sumer as he turned around and jumped back into the shadow heading for places unknown. Juliet grabbed Justin and led him out into the gothic city of Prague.