Flash Fic Challenge: Threefold Summons

 Threefold Summons

The floor of the fake giant teepee was covered in runes and diagrams. Three figures in dark hooded robes positioned themselves around the edges.

The first of the figures raised his hands high, palms turned skyward, and declaimed, "O Thou the Dark Wanderer of the Night, Mysterious Gatherer of Starlight and Greatest Deceiver, we call on thee!"

The sides of the tent rippled in a rising breeze as he swept his arms through elaborate gestures.

The second figure spread her arms wide and horizontal, as if in welcome. "O Thou who created the first Slippery Slide of Sin! Thou wouldst give forbidden knowledge to all, who holdeth none higher than thyself, we summon thee!"

The candles placed at strategic points ebbed momentarily, and then blazed up, brightening the summoning circle the three had drawn.

The third figure spread his fingers slowly and dramatically, palms pointed towards the floor. "O Thou the Silent Scaled Stalker of Dust, Vanquisher of all that Thou Confrontest, and Tormenter of Heavenly Angels, we bind thee to our will!"

There was a long pause that pulsed with energy, and then the trio threw back their heads and cried in unison, "Come Hither! Come Hither! Come Hither!"

The candles ebbed and flared with each of their calls and then went out completely. Dark smoke formed in the centre of the circle, twisting and turning like a snake, until it solidified into a tall, looming figure made of shadow and flame.

The new arrival surveyed them all with an aura of disgust about him, and snapped in tones more suited to talking to yet another cold-calling double-glazing salesman, "What?"