Jax and Hargul were making there way home, brown paper bags in each of her arms when her phone rang in her pocket. She grumbled walking over to the side of the street to place her groceries on the ground, before pulling out her phone, "[color=39b54a]You got Jax![/color]"

"[color=fff200]Hello Jax, It's me, Douglas, I am sorry to bother you seeing as you just arrived but Maria came in yesterday morning and her condition is getting worse the longer she is plagued. Can you perhaps come in tonight?[/color]" Father Douglas' voice sounded reserved but slightly desperate.

Jax pinched the bridge of her nose, really wanting to just go home and eat the pound of ice-cream she bought, "[color=39b54a]Fuc... I mean Jesus... I mean...  ugh... I can't keep helping her every time she uses the Ouija board. Yeah, I have to go home first but I will head over in a few minutes.[/color]"

Father Douglas sounded relieved, "[color=fff200]Thank you so much for this. We appreciate it so much.[/color]" 

Jax looked over at Hargul and sighed, "[color=39b54a]Yeah. See ya soon.[/color]" 

-----------------------The Church-------------------------------

Jax walked into the church about an hour later, her expression slightly annoyed after having to drop off her food and Hargul at home. The church was silent apart from a few lost soul's looking for a place to sleep for the evening. Jax headed down the center, her eyes poised towards the large glass window depicting Jesus in all his glory. She immediately felt a warmth around her as she got closer. She paused closing her eyes for a few minutes and apologized for missing her morning prayer yesterday. A moment later Douglas spoke up, "[color=fff200]The room is ready when you need a moment. I don't want to interrupt your time with him.[/color]"

Jax opened her eyes, "[color=39b54a]It's fine. He knows what I need him to. Is she pretending or has he made himself known yet?[/color]"

"[color=fff200]There are glimpses of him behind her. Father Miles and Father Tunnelson have been trying there best to keep it at bay whilst you were away. Are you going to be okay to perform this task?[/color]" 

Jax turned motioning to the bandages on her face, "[color=39b54a]Ahh...Nothing but a flesh wound. Ignore it. There was no one at SPA, you could use?[/color]" 

Father Douglas walked ahead with Jax following behind, "[color=fff200]Well as you know Excorcist's themselves are a rare type. There is one more at SPA but he is in critical condition after a long mission in the East. Also, he is Buddhist so he doesn't know the names as well as someone local. We tried a few guilds nearby but again either there is an occupancy that needs to be filled, or the worker is on a mission. We are in trying times child. Demons rise in strength when the balance is flipped..and darkness is setting on us like a plague, I fear.[/color]" 

Jax felt a rightness in his words as they reached the door. She didn't know exactly what was happening but she could sense a cold fear that things were changing, not just in her little town but in the world. Douglas opened the door and she walked in. 

Maria was sitting in the center of the room, changed to a holy weight by her arms. The walls as before were stained with her blood, the words illuminated by candles set into the corners. Tunnelson was in the corner speaking the slow verses of the Holy Book. Miles was sitting in front of Maria praying, his wooden cross sticking out of his fingers. Jax held her clenched hand in front of her face and let out a small noise of interruption. Tunnelson finished the verse he was on then stood up, at the same time Miles pulled away from Maria whose blue eyes stared quietly at Jax. Jax gave the young woman a similar expression before looking to the Fathers, "[color=39b54a]You two have done an amazing job. We would have lost her if you were not here. You can rest. I will take over from here.[/color]" 

She gave them a warm smile then turned to Douglas, "[color=39b54a]It's going to be awhile. Keep the other priest's away from the room and call Maria's mother to come get...[/color]"

"[color=f6989d]My mother does not need to come here. I am perfectly fine. These infernal priests have kept me here for two days and I demand to be let go immediately.[/color]" Maria spoke evenly, her voice eerily kind and calm.

Jax continued ignoring Maria, "[color=39b54a]Call her. Also, have some food and water ready.[/color]"

Maria screamed at the top of her lungs, "[color=f6989d]DON'T YOU FUCKING IGNORE ME, GIRL!! LET ME OUT OF HERE YOU FUCKING SOW!!!!!!! I DEMAND YOU LET ME GO HOME!!!!!![/color]" 

He leaned forward and placed his palm on Jax's head, "[color=fff200]Be strong, child. He is with you.[/color]" 

Jax gave a small smile, nodding lightly as Douglas and the priests walked out. She paused locking the door behind them before she turned back to Maria, her eyes turning to full green as her palms began to burn. Maria was a beautiful woman or was at one point. She had long flowing black hair, stunning brown and green eyes, and olive skin, but pain made her look worn. Her eyes were highlighted with bruised bags, her skin was too tight on her small frame exposing the bone beneath, and her fingernails were worn down and showed signs of bleeding. Jax hid her emotions like a pro and put on a cocky smile speaking slowly as she stared down at Maria,"[color=39b54a]Hiding in the dark will not save you, Demon. I see you behind her. I'm going to help you Maria, but you have to be strong okay. I know you are still there. Keep it away from your heart.[/color]" 

She leaned down staring Maria straight in the face her voice nothing but a whisper as two [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/57/93/74/579374d95fc35289ddd11548f9b487cd--rune-occult.jpg]runic shapes[/url] began to appear under Jax's eyes,  "[color=39b54a]Let us begin.[/color]"