I watched carefully as the Angel I now knew as Serra demonstrated once more the barrier spell.
"By the Love of God shall I be sheltered," she intoned while kneeling as if in prayer. "See," she said slowly rising to her feet, "it's very simple you just have to believe."
"Yes, but I can't do any of this myself right?" I inquired, after all I was only to teach Gohan, not fight beside him.
"True, however I do have something that could help you." That said she began advancing towards me. "This pendant," she began as she removed her necklace. "Will protect you to a small extent against low level spells, as well as help you contact me while you are awake," I dipped my head slightly as she placed the pendant around my neck and stepped back with a smile. "There now, it really does suit you."
I gently reached down and examined the smooth cream white stone, which was strung off a thin silver chain. It was very beautiful and seemed to shine with a light of it's own, even in the bright world around it.
"If you are ever in need of my immediate assistance in the mortal plain just hold the stone in your hands and concentrate on me." Serra smiled gently at me as reached up slowly to stroke my cheek with her ivory hand. "I'm afraid that it is time for you to return to your plain for there is much to do and little time left. When you arrive you must be on guard at once, for the dark ones have found your refuge and all you hold dear is in peril."
"Nani?! What about Gohan?"
"He is in great danger for Golgotha himself stands between you. However, you must not fear because we will be watching over you and protecting you as best we can. Now you must leave me child I wish you the best of luck."
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I returned to conciseness with a start, this world was in such great contrast the one I had just left, it took a few moments to adjust the light and sounds. Once I managed to get my bearings I found myself in the same dark room I had fallen asleep in. There was however, a strange flickering light flashing under the curtained doorway. Cautiously I rose from the cot and took a few steps towards the door.
'I smell smoke and blood, this place really is under attack. I have to find Gohan and fast.'
I was almost to the door when something caught my eye. The dresser's top drawer was slightly ajar, without thinking I moved toward it and gently eased it open. I removed the precious cloth wrapped frame and cradled it gently.
'If Golgotha is here then we cannot return and Gohan will probably miss this.'
Thus justifying my reasons to my self I slid the small bundle into my
pocket and headed once more towards the door to face the darkest evil that
has ever threatened this world.