The demon Frejack walked slowly into the rocky chamber, damp with fear-
sweat. Over six feet tall, with mottled green skin and a very strong body,
the demon answered to no one, except the Source of all Evil. He walked
towards the three hooded figures behind the large, blue fire in the centre
of the cavern. Their faces were in shadow. Glancing around nervously, he
saw that there were hundreds of cages lining the walls, each made of steel.
Inside them were all sorts of creatures, from bears to tarantulas. Eerily,
none of them made a sound. They sat and watched the visitor with eyes that
had far more intelligence than was normal. Frejack shifted under his
leather jacket, feeling suffocated in the close air. He stopped in front of
the fire and bowed to the three figures. "I bring you greeting from the
Great One, The Source of All evil. He has asked you-" The centre figure
raised a slim hand, signaling him to stop. They walked forward, straight
through the burning fire and stopped in front of him. The demon felt icy
fear course through his veins. "By what right," the hooded figure spoke
with a slightly husky female voice "Does the Source have to call upon us,
the greatest of all sorcerers?" The demon began to babble "Well, he .um.
thought. that since we are all sort of in the same boat and that an
alliance with you might-"
"Silence." Although the word was said softly, Frejack head felt like it was
about to explode. "Now, why don't you tell us about this.Alliance" Frejack
drew in a shuddering breath "The Source has asks you for an alliance. If
you do, he has a request for you."
"And what is this request?"
"To kill the Charmed ones" The cloaked figure lowered its hood. The woman's
face was corpse white, with coal black hair. Her nose was a small button,
and her lips were red and full. She would have been beautiful, if her green
eyes had not been as cold as the walls of the cave. "We shall take the
Source up on his offer."She smiled, and Frejack felt a thrill of horror. It
looked like the smile of someone who had just eaten a kitten-while it was
still alive.
