18 February 1999

The plane ride was a very long one. Going from Paris to New York and then getting on another plane to California was not a pleasant trip. But for me it was an important one. It had come time for me to do fulfill the duty that I was destined for.

As I got closer to my destination, I could feel the pull of my target. It wasn't the Hellmouth that lured me; it was the power of my future charge. The girl was strong as it was prophesied.

Perhaps I should explain, since I have been instructed to keep this journal. There is to be a time of Enlightenment, when the light finds out about the darkness. This time is supposed to be disastrous...chaotic. The darkness will try to over come the light and the light will try to vanquish the dark. But that is impossible. One cannot exist without the other.

During this time there is supposed to be a savior. One who brings peace and balance back to earth. The savior is to be a female. Strong and powerful; compassionate and wise. The girl is to become immortal and rise above her human state. Why immortal? Who knows how long the Enlightenment will last? It could be a year; it could be a century; it could be a millennium.

The female is said to have two demons flank her sides at all times. I am one of those demons. *Demon?* you ask. Not all demons are bad. Some of us have ingrained humanity and strive for the greater good. I am one of those demons. I have been picked to do this by my peers. It is an honor.

Who is the other demon? I do not know. I may not know for a long time. My charge and I have years of training and preparation to do. Years I am sure will definitely pay off in the end.

I must admit, I will meet this child with some trepidation. I've never have really been around humans... Well, at least, not very many. The child is also very young and probably ignorant to the darkness completely. Needless to say, I have my work cut out for me.