Frank drove quickly; winding his way through the ever busy streets of the city on his way to what Elijah called a safe house. It was some motel on the outskirts of town, but they first had to survive getting there. The hell hounds were after him again, he could see them as they leapt through the shadows of the alley ways. More and more headlights were replacing the dying daylight of dusk and he knew that those lights would help somewhat keep the hounds at bay.
Several days pass, each hero spending as much of their free time working alongside Maria, learning the ins and out of the operation. Frank and Joe learn about the possible dangers, Joe taking an interest in how Maria finds the souled humans, and how to make contact. Sam in the meantime helps Maria with her research, helping her in trying to learn clues to the fabled ritual for the cup of souls.
As they become accustomed to what their new life entails, the heroes find themselves mee...
