In a large dimly lit cave in the Underworld, Ella Gaines was angry and throwing energy-balls all over the place. She knew that something had gone wrong, otherwise Ezra would've been back by then with Chris.
"Someone needs to calm down," said Devlin calmly, as he blinked into the cave.
"Devlin, do you have any news for me?" asked Ella, as the energy-ball in her hand disappeared.
"There are many demons who don't wish for you to remain in the Underworld. Some would even go as far as telling the Potter witches of your plan, so that you don't succeed."
"Who is the traitor who told the witches?"
"I cannot answer that," answered Devlin. "You know that I could never betray a DEMON. Soon you will be called to the witches, and then they will vanquish you. You must leave now, before it is too late."
Ella glared at him and picked up her staff from the ground. The staff instantly vanished and appeared in Devlin's hand. The action surprised Ella, as she hadn't known that Devlin had a power to summon objects. "Are YOU also a traitor, Devlin?" she asked him fiercely.
"I am only a traitor when it would be to my advantage." Devlin pointed the staff at Ella and watched as she began to fade away. "Wow! I wasn't expecting that."
"That wasn't the staff, you idiot. The witches have said a summoning spell and I'm being summoned to them. The staff only works for one who has become connected with it."
"Have a good vanquishing, Ella. If you ever return you will find yourself bowing before ME." Devlin smiled and waved good-bye to Ella until she was gone. The staff disappeared as well, magically drawn to Ella.
The Source appeared in the cave then, wearing his customary black cloak with black hood, which shadowed his face so only his red glowing eyes showed.
Devlin knelt down in front of the Source. "My liege," he loyally greeted.
"Devlin, now that it seems Ella's plan has failed as I suspected it would, I order YOU to carry out a new plan. Once you can no longer sense Gaines, you will go to the witches' house and kill them all. They are the only witches capable of destroying me, so ALL of them must be eliminated." The Source vanished before Devlin could reply.
"It would be interesting if my son vanquished the present Source and helped me to become the new Source." Devlin grinned - his idea was amusing as well as viable. He blinked out, with a plan forming in his mind.
To be continued…