Phil didn't know what to think. So much had happened in the last five minutes. Plasma Man was actually alive. Jin had run off for some reason. And the cops had suddenly gone Terminator on everyone. Someone had activated the red alarm, alerting everyone in the base that there was danger. Several members of the team were trying to get a hold of the League. For Phil's part, he couldn't get a hold of Zatanna, Constantine, or any of his Justice League Dark contacts. 

[i]"Having trouble finding someone?"[/i] Nabu. The cursed wizard's mocking voice echoed through Phil's ears. [i]"Your scry spells are still as pathetic as ever. Have you learned nothing? Even the most basic practitioner, like yourself, would be formidable with the might and wisdom of Nabu. Look around you, boy. Hawkman, Superman, even Wonder Woman are having difficulties fighting these cyborgs."[/i] Phil watched the heroes struggle against the onslaught of the former police forces on the television. 
[i]"What chance have you? You need me to survive this fight."[/i]

Phil grit his teeth, knowing where this was going. Nabu continued his monologue, unperturbed. 

[i]"If you don't do it for yourself, then do it for your teammates."[/i] Suddenly, in his mind's eye, Phil could see Jin laden with an unconscious Gabe, while Fenrir loped along behind them. [i]"Two of them are nearly dead from a poison that has no mortal cure. As the Fates have it, you happen to be in possession the great and powerful magics of an immortal. I can give you the power to cure your friends and solve your cyborg problem. I trust you remember my terms?"[/i]

[i] I … n-no. I can't. I can do this on my own. [/i] Phil hoped he sounded as confident as he wished he was. 

"Guys, I-I think Gabe and Magnus are in trouble," Phil called out loud to his teammates. 

Nabu chuckled to himself, outlining his plans in his head. [i]The boy's hesitation is palpable. He will relinquish control of his mortal body to me soon enough. I will make it so that he has no other choice. I will be born again unto this world.[/i]