"We either keep fighting and die now or give up and die later!" Lightning shouted.

The small group fought on firing random shots at the congregation. Their numbers were so great it was almost certain someone would be hit with their blasts. The congregation of Cult members returned fire with blasts of energy and numerous "magic tricks." A spike would form from the ground, illusions of demons, spirits, and additional Cult members filled the area. Despite their valiant battle, the numbers in the congregation soon overpowered the group of neutrals. A few cult members held back the group of seven, and held them too the High Counsel.

"Masters, we have defeated them for you" the robed figure that held Artifice said.

"I have never seen such a pitiful performance in my life" one of the High Counsel members replied.

The figure that held Gravix pleaded. "But masters, they were very tricky."

A High Counsel member stood up. "It should have taken but one or two of you to bring him down, not the entire congregation. If a situation like this ever arises again-"

The speech was interrupted by fire from the outside. A hole was blasted in the wall, and five figures entered the temple.

"The Calvary has arrived!" proclaimed Ruse.

Diamond Fire stepped forward and fired a few rounds at the congregation.

"It's about time," Shadowpaw said as she rammed her elbow into the figure behind her. Before it could recover Shadowpaw grabbed its arm and flipped it. Lightning, Drill Master, Stardrive, Gravix, and Artifice followed suit.

Waitstate transformed into flight mode and tried to fly over the congregation to his teammates. He was quickly shot down over the middle of them, and transformed as he landed. Landing on his feet, he pulled out his beam saber and fought his way to the front of the crowd. Diamond Fire activated her flame-thrower with Scamp, Ruse, and Dark Star close behind and began waving it around the area. Dark Star leapt into the congregation and manually fought the cult members with his unique style of fighting.

Scamp worked his way to the front of the crowd and met his fellow LONAC members. "Have no fear, Scamp is here."

"That is my fear" Admiral Lilwall replied.

"We're too low on energy, I don't know how we're going to get out of here" Drill Master told Scamp.

Waitstate made it to the front of the congregation. "Artifice? Is that really you?"

"Sure is Wait, but it might not be any longer if we don't break out of here soon" Artifice told him. "The others are too weak to put up much of a fight."

Waitstate thought for a moment. "I think I know of a way out. Dark Star, where are you?"

Dark Star soon appeared, followed by Ruse. Diamond Fire was still fighting off a few members with her flame thrower, but eventually made it to the front.

"I told you I take care of myself," Diamond Fire said as she grabbed her side in pain. Immediately, the congregation came to order. They all focused on the group which now consisted of eleven members.

"Now Dark Star!" Waitstate shouted.

"Dark Force, merge to form Razer!" Dark Star shouted.

Ruse and Scamp transformed into legs. Dark Star, Diamond Fire, and Drill Master jumped into the air transforming into a torso and set of arms.

Now fully formed, Razer aimed his gun at the congregation. "Meeting's adjourned."

Razer began firing a series of flare grenades at the floor. The Cult members scattered. Razer led the two bounty hunters and the five other LONAC members to the hole in the wall, which quickly sealed up.

"I'm willing to be these guys know another way out" Waitstate said as he looked back at the reforming congregation.

"No problem, I'll just find out what it is" Razer said has he fired more flare grenades at the floor once again.

The entire High Counsel stood up, and in unison shouted "ENOUGH!" They raised their arms toward Razer, and fired a blast through the wall. "Leave now!"

As they ran outside, Artifice stopped and looked at a corpse with a hole in its chest. He knew immediately that it was caused by a beam saber.

"You killed my bounty Wait" Artifice said as he started to carry the body.

"Sorry about that Artifice. I'll make it up to you when we get out of here."

"No need. That's the beauty of dead or alive" Artifice replied with a smile.