The Holy Ground. Simon and Annabelle knew it quite well and it was not surprising that Renee would know it as well since she was one of the first ones to create such a sacred place. As they moved, Annabelle continued to aid Drake, sticking close to him like Simon had ordered, though she was careful not to make any sudden movements in case the white wolf suddenly tried to attack her. It would be awhile before any trust would be established between them. As much as she did not want to help these wolves she knew that they were needed and now that the Shadow was awakened things were getting ugly. Simon seemed to be slowly regaining his strength but who know how long it would take before he was at full strength again. It could be never. Maeva had made sure to bind his powers as much as she could when sealing them away; however she was probably unaware that he would have been needed when it was time to carry out the Prophecy this time around.<br/><br/>Nobody saw this coming and now it was costing them dearly.<br/><br/>Annabelleâ€™s ears perked and she growled lowly when she caught wind of the Shadow trying to make another appearance. Nudging Simon, the two nodded at each other in a sort of silent communication and kept alert as they entered the Holy Ground. They could feel its power fading as the Shadow continued to grow stronger. What was causing it to grow stronger, she wondered, since it was usually a lot weaker than this? Was it really going to destroy Maeva this time? Even once they were past the old gate the two could feel the Shadow trying to break through the barrier around the Holy Ground. An uneasy tension filled the air until they found the entrance to the old womanâ€™s house. After slipping easily through the hole in the back, which Simon had a harder time getting through since he wasnâ€™t a wolf, Annabelle immediately went over to Lady Kaielah and bowed her head slightly before licking her hand.<br/><br/>Simon had gone over to Angelus and began petting her, muttering brief apologies for what he had done to her. The other wolves surrounded Renee almost like they all knew her, Gimmel and Angelus included. Though Gimmel could not understand why he felt he had a connection with this wolf. Everything was becoming blurry again. It was like he was someone he wasnâ€™t but at the same time he was still himself. And yet there was something else deeper that he did not understand fully. The only thing he could do for now was wait and see what happened. He refused to speak up, ask questions, he was stubborn like that but he also felt compelled to keep quiet despite wanting to ask so many questions about everything. It would all be answered. He felt that he was about to play a huge part in something and whatever was locked inside of him would be needed.<br/><br/>â€œWell it looks like everyone has made it back safely,â€ the old woman spoke finally once the greetings were all out of everyonesâ€™s system, nodding to Simon and gently petting Annabelle on her head before moving over to Renee after she threw the question Simonâ€™s way. â€œIâ€™m glad to see you back, Renee, but I sense there is a lot of differences this time aroundâ€¦ I also understand you want to get this done, but it canâ€™t be rushed.â€<br/><br/>â€œOn the hill,â€ Simon spoke out suddenly, almost like he was completely ignoring the old woman, staring at the paintings in the den. It was like he was looking for something but at the same time he seemed very absent. â€œThe Prophecy must be carried out on the hill just outside the city. It will be stained red by the angel, and then the two sisters will fight to the death. But something is missingâ€¦â€ He looked around to the wolves in the den and noted how a lot of them were brown. Yet Tassos did not seem to be all here, â€œI sense Tassos is here but heâ€™s been fragmented, split in half. I sensed it from the Shadow as well; it seems when Tassos was to be awakened, his mind was separated. I donâ€™t know what did it but thereâ€™s no time to figure it out. The Prophecy must be carried out.â€ There seemed to be something else bothering him but he didnâ€™t say what.<br/><br/>Lady Kaielah went over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. She was a few inches shorter than he was and seemed smaller still in her old age, â€œRelax, Simon, it will be carried out. But for now I need to discuss a few things with Renee before it begins.â€ She looked to Renee with a nod, knowing she would understand.