Where Angels Go to Die (Book One of The Silver Society) OLD EDITION!

Chapter Five

CHAPTER FIVE

Spencer Connelly was not pleased. His visions had told him that something was coming, but he'd been unable to figure out what it was. Although Spencer was not a slayer, next to Aradia herself, Spencer and Alex were the two strongest psychics in Salem. Spencer was an Oracle, and because of this, he was prone to strong visions and vibes. His latest vision had given him more information than the others had. He needed to get to the waterfront immediately, because there was going to be trouble. He knew no details, but knew that not showing up would be a very big mistake.

At the waterfront, Jade and Beth had just finished eating breakfast. Jade was planning to part ways with Beth, who needed to get to school, when a group of shadows surrounded them.

"What the heck are those things?" Beth asked with fear in her voice.

Unfortunately, Jade knew the answer. "Demons," she said. "They're about to take on a solid form." Sure enough, the shadows began to become solid, ugly things that made Beth shriek in horror. Jade expected the demons to run at her, but instead, they seemed to be focusing on Beth. "Beth, get down, and take this," Jade shouted. She tossed her a protection talisman.

Beth was too panicked to think about doing anything but what Jade instructed. She made the sign of the cross in front of her face before hiding in a corner and beginning to pray. She clutched the talisman in one hand and the silver cross around her neck in the other.

Spencer arrived in time to see a blonde cowering and a goth girl trying to fight off the demons. Sensing that they were after the blonde, he hurried to her side. He whispered a few words in Latin before saying, "You're safe now."

Beth could feel some sort of powerful energy wrapping around her. She looked at Spencer curiously, but Spencer did not give her time to ask any questions. He hurried to the goth girl's side, but realized that she needed no help. The demons were now fleeing in fear.

"What did you do?" Spencer asked her. "They're terrified."

"I made their leader spontaneously combust," the goth girl said with a casual shrug.

"You smited him?"

"Her, and yes, I did. Where's Beth? Bethany! Where are you?"

Beth walked out of her corner and cautiously joined them. "I-I'm okay," she said. "How did you know what to do, Jade?"

"I've had a lot of experience with demons. They can be pretty nasty, but most will run if you show them you're not afraid," Jade said.

"Why are they after you?"

"They're not after me, Beth. They're after you."

Beth's jaw dropped. "What do you mean?" She asked.

"They zeroed in on you. Do you have any idea why they'd want to attack you?"

"No! I mean, this is... This is all pretty... bizarre," Beth said, finally settling on a word, even though it didn't seem to do the feeling justice. "I've never seen anything like that before."

"Don't worry, Bethany," Spencer said. "I'll make sure you're safe."

"I don't even know you," Beth said.

"I'm Spencer. Spencer Connelly." Awkwardly, he added, "We go to school together, but I'm a year ahead of you. I know some people who can help you figure out why the demons are after you, Bethany."

"It's just Beth."

"Okay, Beth."

"It's awfully convenient that you just happened to show up here now," Jade said suspiciously. "It's really great timing. I don't buy it."