[h2]The Hi-Hat Crew, New Orleans[/h2]
Hi-Hat glared at Frederick and Shivani with consternation. They weren't part of the plan, but they would probably work...

 "The flight plan lists only me, my men, and Dr. Facilier here, but... I suppose I could fit the two of you in here. You two had better demonstrate that you're worth the trouble, or I'll have to leave you back here. Shazay, tell them what we're doing."

Shazay nodded, pushing back his dredlocks and flexing his shoulders. "Aight, let's see. We're gonna head down to the planet Nox, to the castle where the Serpent's Eye is located. There, we split up into two teams: one for the castle's surroundings, one for the castle. Team one'll take this bag'a salt, and draw some salt markers in strategic locations around the  castle. Team two'll go right up to the gates and talk to the master in charge. Let 'em know there's Shadow Eternity boys on the way. Get 'em prepared. That way, Shadow Eternity's attack'll fail, and we can head in later."

Shazay smirked, and flicked his nose with his thumb. "Easy as hell, man. In 'n out, and we done. Go out for hookers an' blow, you know what I'm saying?"