Me: Wow, guys, sorry I took so long. I guess I just didn't feel like writing! But I was bored this morning and thought, "Ah what the hell? Why not!" So here ya go! The 5th chapter!

Disclaimer: Some lame-ass attempt at a witty disclaimer…

Chapter 5: Nuns in Habits

I gaped when I saw this room. I mean you would too if you feel like you just stepped into some sort of sci-fi movie! I lost my breath and tried to catch it again.

The room was a colossal area. I'd say the size of an airplane hangar. It was totally white with chrome arches supporting the glass ceiling, and a metallic looking floor. A modern style and yet totally futuristic. Desks were lined in rows all facing one large holographic screen. On the screen were various images; like someone surfing through television channels. On the perimeter of the room were smaller offices separated from the main room by glass. Painted on all the walls were biblical scenes. Whoever painted them, seemed to have the style of Michelangelo's fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It was beautiful and yet totally abstract from the rest of the décor in the room.

Except for Chrono and me, everyone was wearing clothes of the convent. The women wore a nun's style outfit with a habit and all. But the coloring was blue. Kind of like a Superman blue. The men all wore what looked like priests clothing but it was different somehow. Maybe even in a kind of military style uniform with that same blue color. The age differences varied greatly. Some were middle-aged, others were older like in their 60s, and some looked to be about my age!

People were shuffling around with boxes or papers, talking on phones at their desks, typing at their computers…. But the thing that nearly made me fall over the balcony we were standing on was something… I'd never seen before. Nor have I dreamt it! Demons! Yes, demons and devils! They were all filed in a long line, waiting what seemed to be a checking in area.

Father Remington and Chrono were both staring at me, with apprehensive expressions. I didn't even notice I was too busy watching this fantastic scene in front of me, "Wh-What is this place?"

"This is the Magdalene Headquarters," Father Remington said, pushing a button on a control panel next to him. Suddenly, the balcony we were standing on began to slowly move downward. It reached the bottom and Father Remington opened the gate to let us step out onto the main floor.

We walked in between the devil's check in area and the cluster of desks in the center of the room. I watched the devils and demons with wide eyes. Some demons were holding the hands of younger looking demons, and talking with their husbands or wives. Others were quarreling over what luggage they forgot back on some sort of transport. I over heard some of the questions asked by the people at the check-in desks to the demons, "Did you bring any sort of foreign fruits or vegetables with you?" "Did you bring any sort of weapons?" "How long will you be staying in the area?" "Your reason for visiting; business or pleasure?"

Father Remington saw me watching and said, "That is the check in. We register demons and all sorts of supernatural beings. Things have certainly changed over time… I'll explain later."

"Wow…" I said, and looked up to the ceiling. Large lights hung down from the ceiling illuminating the building inside. But there was no need for the lights to be on, the sun was shining warmly down into the building. But I didn't have much time to stand around and watch, Chrono pulled me along by my sweatshirt sleeve and led me to a spiral staircase. I followed right behind Father Remington, ascending the stairs. At the top, there was a glass door which slid open once we got near enough.

It was a smaller office with glass walls. It was higher up that all the other offices and I had a feeling this person we were meeting was a very important one. The large chair had its back to us; the person sitting inside was watching the others on the ground level.

"We're here, Rosette," Chrono said. I looked at him, then back at the chair. It swiveled around and I saw who it was. It was my grandmother. At least that's what I'd gathered because I've never heard of Chrono talk about another Rosette he knew.

She had blonde hair, almost fiery blue eyes, and seemed to have some sort of energy built up deep inside of her. She looked to be about 16 years old and she was really pretty. She wore the same nun's outfit as the rest of the people did. I was shocked a little. I thought I remembered Chrono saying something like she was a human so she should have been 80 or more, if not dead!

"So you're Angela Murphy…" she said, with a stone cold glare at me. I straightened up a little, feeling like I was being X-Rayed for any time of weakness. And I defiantly didn't want to show any. I stared straight back at her with the same stare. But then she completely changed her façade. She jumped to her feet and squealed, "Oh my God! You're just so cute! I've just gotta hug you! You remind me so much of myself when I was your age!" She ran at me and hugged me. I was a bit taken aback again and looked down at Chrono.

I hugged her back tentatively and then she released me, holding me at arms length away. "Come! Come sit! We have so much to talk about!"

We all sat down at the chairs in front of her desk as she moved around to her chair. "How was your flight? Good? Bad?"

I said quietly, "It was okay." I didn't really know how to react to a person like her. "But what exactly is this place?"

Rosette spread her arms wide and said, "This is the Magdalene Headquarters!"

"I already know that but what exactly goes on here… I'm a little confused." I said.

"Where to start… Where to start… okay, back when I was about your age in 1928 our world was very different from how it is today. I was part of the Magdalene Order to exorcise and exterminate the threat of the demon race. But since then, I became the head of the Order and changed a lot of things around."

She continued, "You've seen that movie, right? That one with Will Smith and that Tommy Lee Jones guy? What was it called…?" She paused for a minute and I spoke up for her, "Men in Black?" She snapped her fingers and said, "Yes! That's the one! You've seen it right?"

I nodded and she continued, "Well, I've always thought, 'Why not make peace between the demons and humans?' So I came up with this! It's the headquarters for all demons and other supernatural beings to come and take an identity to live a peaceful life among us! Sometimes they just want to stay here for a vacation or something. Others come for business, and some for a permanent stay. We monitor their every action and keep a close eye on them. But sometimes we get a few rebellious demons who try to kill people and that is when we step in to take care of it."

It seemed really cool! This was almost just like from the movie and made perfect sense? Why have wars when we can all live in peace? "So, that's what you do? You keep peace throughout New York?"

"Not just New York! We have headquarters set up all throughout the country and beyond! There are approximately 1500 demons in Brooklyn.

"Cab drivers?" I asked, referring to the job they would most likely take up.

Rosette responded flatly, "Not as many as you think."

"Ah," I said, understanding. So maybe those crazy cab drivers really ARE human…, "So… why am I here?"

"You're here because… we want you to join the Order," she said with a grin.

"Really! Me join the Order? But… I have school and—and…" I trailed off.

Chrono spoke up, "You don't necessarily have to stay here during the school year. I mentioned to your parents that you'd be welcome to stay with us for the summer… they didn't seem to have a problem with it."

I perked up. I'd always wanted to live in New York City! "If my parents said it was okay, of course I'd stay for the summer!" I smiled.

"Great! So this is a perfect opportunity to show you arou--…" Rosette stopped short as her attention was drawn to the holographic screen in the main room. A red light above her door blinked on and off as an alarm sounded. On the screen a large man seemed to be selling another man some sort of exotic weapon. "Chrono, would you mind showing her around instead? I have some other matters I need to attend to. Apparently Thamuz is selling another innocent hunter a weapon that is cursed to control the victim's movements and kill all his friends and family before turning it on themselves…."

Rosette sighed as she rushed out of the door and slid down the railing of the spiral staircase. I chuckled after her and asked, "How old is she really?"

Chrono said coolly, "Oh,… I'd say about 93 years old…" I gaped, wide eyed at him and he laughed, "Long story and it's not really the time to tell it right now. Let's go, there's plenty to show you!"

Me: Alright that's it for now! I promise to type more when I have the chance!