Tori was in no mood for any more demons and after Big Bozo in the house,she didn't hesitate wade through them. She used the skull ring and created an aura for her and Fish. Jacen frowned at her when she tried to include him.<br/><br/>"I can't work through one of those, "he explained." I am technically one with the darkness." He led them down the stairs. Tori gagged from the toxic gas.<br/><br/>"What do we do when we reach the bottom?" Fish asked. He was swaying, having to touch the stones on both sides as they descended.<br/><br/>Tori just couldn't focus. She wanted Jacob. She wanted him whole and well. Rubbing the skull ring out a habit, she concentrated on his face. If only he were alive and knew how to join with her through the skulls. If only they had just gone to a rave instead of demon fighting.  The depths of the catacombs was dark but Tori's fingers traced small niches the size of tombs for children. They were lined up like cord wood.<br/><br/>"Children?" she whispered to Jacen.<br/><br/>"Sacrifices." Jacen explained.<br/><br/>They took fifteen more steps.Tori actually counted so she could find her way back out.<br/><br/>"Stop!"Jacen commanded.<br/><br/>Tori stretched out her hand to feel a curved rim like the walls of a well. She felt faint.<br/><br/>"What now, Jacen?" Fish asked. "We need to hurry, I think I'm going to be sick."