Astar walked into the throne room after a Goblin introduced him by name to the king. "Astaroth!" the king's arms reached out high only to wrap around him. "Long time no see my dear boy!"  Letting go he went to one knee and kissed Lilly's hand. "And this must be the beautiful queen I have been told about." Confused, Astar stepped towards him.<br/><br/>"And who has told you about her?"<br/><br/>"Why your father of course,  he comes by every week to catch up." Backing up Astar looked around noticing the readied spears at the sorrounding area. Giving a glance he easily saw about five hundred of them that were in his view. Cursing under his breath, he let out a burst of blinding fire and ran as spears headed in their direction.<br/><br/>----<br/><br/>Damon, once every one was in defensive stances, flew out a bolt of lightning to the nearest hostile as River took out further ones with his gun. In that moment mass panic hit the mall as guards came out. Damon and River, not wanting to harm the bystanders, grabbed both the girls and disappeared into the crowd.<br/><br/>As they exited the building a black portal had swung itself open as Aldric and his captains stepped out with a chained and hopeless Kara in his grasp. "Well then is this not a joyous reunion, " As they stepped forward and Damon's group stepped back Damon could here River whispering.<br/><br/>"Hey brother lets go to the mall with untrained women. Oh sure because that sounds totally safe."