jla_watchtower | The Demon's Head prepares for war

The Demon's Head does not often get angry. His training and his time in Hell taught him to control his emotions. Mar'i is one of his weak spots. He paces back and forth along the landing strip awaiting the jet.

He had created the perfume as a means of tracking Mar'i long ago. He has two dogs specially trained to follow the scent. Thankfully, he ordered Ubu to continue their training and thus he was familiar with the smell. He knew that there was something wrong with Doctor Rogere, but he expected a personal betrayal. He had not expected an attack upon Mar'i.

The Demon's head touches his talisman around his neck and concentrates upon his vessel. "Hidate Ryumyo, gather your forces. War is upon us. You will be given the honor of leading the fight," He whispers knowing that his servant will hear him.

Ubu lands the jet perfectly, ahead of schedule. The monks bring out Mar'i on a stretcher. Ubu bound many of the wounds, but she obviously has internal bleeding. The Doctor hurt her. She's lost weight, Ibn notes. There are bags under her eyes. "Take her to my laboratory. I have a great deal to do if we are to save her," Ibn orders the monks. He turns to Ubu. "You have done well this day, Ubu. Your clan will be very proud."

He watches the monks in white take Mar'i away from the landing strip and into his fortress. If need be, he would step in front of death to to save her. And then, there would be revenge. Doctor Rogere was obviously an agent of Croutex. Ubu said that he killed him, but such things were often temporary. No matter. He would kill Croutex and all of his minions.

But first, there was one thing to do...