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...iousness slipping across the veil. He had to maintain a level heartbeat and a clear mind to find the precise location... The sulfure would seep through the ground and carry it's payload to the coffin, evoking the spirit within.

After a moment, Jackson nodded. He dug a small furrow down the center of the grave-line. Then, with infinite care, he poured the contents of the bag into the furrow.

After a moment, he stood up and dusted his hands off on his pants.

"That's it?" Elysha asked, confused.

"That's it." Jackson said, a tad too plesed with himself. "You still have his pendant?"

Elysha undid the top two buttons on her crisp white blouse, and withdrew a delicate silver chain.

Jackson grunted, nodding. "Your grandfather should be active by nightfall."

"That was easier than I thought..." Elysha said.

"No." Jackson said, closing the distance between them. "It wasn't. It's never easy. The hard part is yet to come."

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My inspriration is a song by The Streets which starts ' She said meet me at the gates, don't be late' The song is about a couple breaking up, however, if you want to add to it, feel free to take the story in any direction you like. Also, any advice or constructive criticism would be welcomed.

updated Jul 5, 2008 by freshtracks

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