XXIV

Between the 4th and 5th dimensions (Just Beyond Time)

Veronica blasted Monique a few steps back. "Come on, girl. You still have a long way to go before you can beat me. Don't you think it's time to give up?"

"Never!" Monique screamed. She stood back up, a little wobbly, then released tentacles of blazing smoke towards Veronica. LJ appeared in front of Veronica and deflected the attack. Alice was following behind.

"Hey! I had that covered. What are you doing here?" Veronica asked in irritation, "Do I look like I'm struggling? I can handle her. Go look for Theodora."

"She's not here," LJ said. He turned towards Monique, "You found her before us, didn't you? Where did you bring her?"

Monique smirked at the sight before her, equal parts amusement and disbelief. Veronica couldn't blame her. Right now, she must have looked like she was hiding behind LJ. Granted, she didn't ask to be in that position, but the universe would have laughed at the sight of an angel protecting a demon, too.