Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 10:30 AM EST


The Brotherhood has assembled inside the chapel for the first time since Asmodeus' abduction. They haven't yet even had a single sermon since. As they gather inside the chapel they wonder aloud to each other. Who took their High Priest? Was he harmed? Who was the strange monk coming in and out of Asmodeus' private residence.

In times such as these they typically lean on Lucas. He was always a comfort when it came to things involving the outside world. They'd lean on him, then their minds would be put to ease once they bowed in prayer before Asmodeus. A man they loved dearly.

Things have changed though. Asmodeus had been kidnapped. Lucas, killed in a car accident. Typically if it wasn't time for chapel and Lucas was unavailable then Jacob would be the man they would turn to. Jacob though, had been distant this week. He'd kept himself locked away in his private quarters away from the Brotherhood since he learned of Lucas's death.

Sebastian Duke wasn't stupid. He knew exactly what was going on. Without the High Priest and the Brotherhoods most trusted confidant, the Brotherhood was shattered. If Jonathan had succeeded at one thing, it was rendering the Brotherhood directionless. Todays assembly in the chapel was designed to quell any dissension. Today he would let them in on his dirty little secret.

He enters the chapel and the hushed banter falls silently. All eyes glued to him, their leader. Behind him, the monk they'd seen coming in and out of Asmodeus' private residence. They reach the alter, and Sebastian sits in his 'throne', the monk sitting in the throne designated for Asmodeus.

It was against the rules for any Brother to sit in the thrones. They knew it. They looked around in confusion. Many looked in anger. How dare this monk, or this new Brother, or whoever he was sit in the throne designated for their missing High Priest.


Sebastian Duke: "I know you're wondering just who this man is and we'll get to that. I know you're worried about Asmodeus and we'll get to that, too. I know you're still mourning the loss of Lucas. We will get to that as well.

"Right now though..."


Jacob stands, looking as if he hasn't showered in a few days. He interrupts his Leader...


Jacob: "I don't know who he is, Sebastian! He does NOT belong in that chair! That chair belongs to..."


Sebastian stands and moves toward Jacob in an anger fueled fashion. He ends up right in Jacobs face.


Sebastian Duke: "SILENCE! You will never talk to me in that tone! Sit your ass down before I sit it down for you!

"Good!

"Now that order has been obtained allow me to remind all of you that I am still the Leader of this Brotherhood!

"Now is the time we must band together! Stick together tighter then ever before! There is a man out there that intends us much harm! He's taken one life and kidnapped our High Priest in an attempt to lure me out. Which is exactly what he's going to get!

"This is all my fault! Little do you know, I held Pope Benedicts personal phone number. Once the plan involving Jonathan became apparent, I called Benedict and forced his resignation. I threatened to bring down the Church if he didn't. By telling him that I knew of his plan to rid the world of this Brotherhood and I planned to go public with it, it left him little choice.

"I fear this attack, if you want to call it that, is in response. Jonathan capitalized on a particular vulnerability within my security. That is, once we leave the premises, we are no longer protected. Jonathan knows this. So, from this point forward, until the threat is eradicated, no one leaves the premises except myself, and the man that occupies Asmodeus' throne.

"I ask that you all have trust and faith in me. I am your Leader. We will respond to this threat. We will reclaim our High Priest. We will avenge the deaths of not only Lucas, but Stephen as well. Much like all of you, I live and die for the Brotherhood as well.

"Retire to your quarters to pray. Pray for the untimely loss of both Lucas and Stephen. Pray for the safe return of Father Asmodeus. Pray... that I will succeed in eliminating this threat... Pray for mercy for Jonathan, for the gates of hell have been opened.

"Jacob, your presence is required inside Father Asmodeus' residence at midnight. I'm instructing you to shower first."


The Brothers silently leave the chapel. Jacob being the last. As he exits, he stops and looks back toward Sebastian and the monk known as Silas, before finally walking through the door.

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Friday, March 1, 2013 - 11:48 PM EST


As the scene fades in, we see a man, cloaked in an executioners hood and secured to a chair with leather straps. The trapped man hears footsteps moving toward him. He struggles in his restraints as the footsteps get nearer and nearer.

A hand reaches in, removing the hood. Under the hood is the High Priest himself, Asmodeus. His greatest fear being realized. Standing in front of him, barely visible in the near blackness of the room he's in, is Jonathan.




Jonathan: "You wretched little fool! How are we fairing today? Has your pain from the accident subsided?"

Asmodeus: "My pain is gone, young idiot. You realize, you will not get away with this?"

Jonathan: "Haha! Please. Inform me of how I will not get away with this, when, I already have."

Asmodeus: "Sebastian will come for me. You do not know the great lengths that the Brotherhood is willing to go to achieve its desired outcome!"

Jonathan: "Sebastian will come for you? How delightful! That is precisely my plan! I have taken you, to lure him out. When he comes out, I will end him for all eternity. You will watch him die. Then you too, will also die. Then the rest."

Asmodeus: "Just how do you plan to eliminate each and every last Brother?"

Jonathan: "Now, if I told you, it wouldn't be much fun, would it?"

Asmodeus: "Exactly as I suspected! You have no way of getting through our defenses! I'm sure by now, Sebastian has put the guards on high alert and has locked down the Compound."

Jonathan: "It's foolish really, Asmodeus. For you to think that they won't willingly leave the Brotherhood when there is no Leader and no secret to protect! As they exit the estate, back to their families, back to their natural homes, perhaps they will be picked off... one by one... Since there is no hope for survival, Asmodeus, how about you go ahead and tell me what secrets the Brotherhood protects. It can remain our little secret."


In response, in his first act of defying his captor, Asmodeus spit in the face of Jonathan.


THWAP!


Jonathan lands a stiff backhand across the face of Asmodeus.

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"Here we are, just days away from casting my own version of judgment upon the man that calls himself, Sweet Cheapshots. Great name... Really.... Do you sense my sarcasm? REALLY? Sweet Cheapshots? I honestly don't even know where to begin.

"Not only do I not even know where to begin, I'm not even sure I should even address you. You're just not good enough yet. It stands to reason, though. You might be good enough one day to stand toe to toe with me. That day isn't anytime soon.

"Here you are on the big stage! A rookie! Getting ready to combat the rookie of all rookies! Getting ready to step inside the squared circle, with the one man no one can control. Getting ready to go one on one with the Angel of Darkness!

"It is my duty, as the Leader of the Brotherhood, to expunge this world of good and evil alike! Confused? Precisely the point! I live and thrive on confusion!

"You think you're something special? I have news for you, Sweet Cheapshots! You're not! You're nothing but a run of the mill loud mouth with no particular set of skills to back it up! I've battled bigger, badder, better then you and I've won. Wednesday night will be no different!

"This week, you're biting off way more then you can possibly chew! Don't feel bad though, Sweet Cheapshots, because EVERYBODY taps sooner or later...

"Trust me..."

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Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 12:01 AM EST


Jacob exits the front doors of the Compound surrounded by guards on all sides. They escort him all the way to Asmodeus' home. Jacob enters and stops abruptly in the door way. He knew, but it still turns his stomach to know this man will live in the Fathers' home. He stands as if frozen in time, staring at the man sitting across the floor in the corner at a table.

The man only known as Silas with his face nearly completely hidden by the monks robe, but somehow, looking vaguely familiar. Where has he seen that face before?


Sebastian Duke: "Sit. Jacob. It's time to let you in."


Hesitantly, Jacob closes the door and sits at the table. It was music to his ears. Perhaps, he'd be let in on the big secret as to who this new 'Brother' was and why he's here.


Jacob: "I don't know why, Silas, but you look oddly familiar. Why is that?"


Silas stands from his chair walks around the small table positioning himself between the camera and Jacob. Silas lifts his hood so only Jacob could see his face in its entirety. Quickly, Silas drops the hood back over his face and sits down.

Jacob's heart has fallen into his stomach. His eyes wide as if someone just kicked him in the groin.


Jacob: "JESUS CHRIST!"

Sebastian Duke: "Before you say anything further, I need you to refrain from blurting out who he really is. It would be detrimental to the plan. See, Jacob, I need you on board with what we're doing here. In the absence of Asmodeus, I need you to be the rock everyone can lean on. I need you to lead them while we deliver the final solution to the Jonathan question!

"He took Asmodeus in order to lure me out, and I'm going to do just that, but not yet. Silas is here to help me. Before I can expose myself to potential death, we need to find exactly where Asmodeus is hidden. He can't be too far. The fact is though, if we don't find him, the plan dies and so does Asmodeus."

Jacob: "Do you plan to kill Jonathan? Lucas was my brother."

Silas: "He was a Brother to all of you."

Jacob: "NO! They are Brothers in ideology. Lucas, was my blood brother. No one but Sebastian knew that. If you're going to kill Jonathan, I'd like to be the one to..."

Sebastian Duke: "We can't worry about this now. Jacob, the only thing I can promise you, is if this thing goes according to plan, you might get your chance to remind him of his sins. His sins not only against the Brotherhood, but for the untimely demise of your brother!

"We need your help in making this thing succeed! You need to coral the Brothers. You need to be their acting High Priest until the return of Asmodeus! You need to remain strong! You need to be their guiding light! Rest assured, Jacob, if this all goes according to plan, Jonathan will fall into our trap. And you will get your revenge."


Just as Sebastian concludes his statement, the phone nearby begins to ring. It cuts through the silence in the room like a knife. Hesitantly, Sebastian hits the speaker button.


Sebastian Duke: "I somehow expected your call."

Jonathan: "I'd have it no other way."

Sebastian Duke: "Tell me. How is my father?"

Jonathan: "Tell me. How is Jacob handling the death of his brother?"


Silas, noticing the rage gathering in Jacobs face and that he's about to blurt something out, he jumps to action. He quickly reaches across with both hands. Placing one hand behind Jacobs head and the other across his mouth clamping it shut.

A mix of rage and sadness overwhelms Jacob and tears begin to roll down his face and over the gloved hands of Silas. Silas takes the hand behind Jacobs hand and holds his index finger against his own lips, silently telling Jacob to 'shhh.' Jacob nods his head in agreement and Silas sits back down.


Sebastian Duke: "How did you know Lucas and Jacob were brothers?"

Jonathan: "Like you, Sebastian. I do my research."

Sebastian Duke: "What do I owe this call to?"

Jonathan: "I? Don't you mean, we?"

Sebastian Duke: "What do you mean we?"

Jonathan: "Don't consider me stupid, Duke! I know you have that strange monk there with you! I know he's been staying in your fathers house!"

Sebastian Duke: "What about him? Does he worry you?"

Jonathan: "No. None of your "Brothers" worry me, Sebastian. I do find it odd, however, that he would shack up in the home of your missing father."

Sebastian Duke: "Well, obviously things have been going down. You know that very well, since you caused most of them. He's just a new Brother. I wanted him to keep to himself until I've had an opportunity to initiate him into the Brotherhood. Of course, he can not be initiated without Asmodeus."

Jonathan: "Seems to be an issue at the moment doesn't it?"

Sebastian Duke: "Just cut to the chase, Jonathan. What will it take for you to release my father?"

Jonathan: "You. It'll take you. You sacrifice yourself for the common good of the rest. I'm sure I'll get the information I seek from the little rodent father of yours."

Sebastian Duke: "Me. You want me?"

Jonathan: "I didn't stutter Duke! I'll call on you again soon. Real soon."


An audible click and the line goes dead.


Sebastian Duke: "Alright, we're nearing crunch time."

Jacob: "I will... do whatever you ask... my Leader."

Sebastian Duke: "As I suspected you would, Jacob. Go. Go now. Visit with the other Brothers and show them your strength!"


Jacob leaves Sebastian alone with Silas.


Sebastian Duke: "It's on, Silas. I need you on this night and day."

Silas: "How do we go about this?"

Sebastian Duke: "Not sure."


Duke begins pacing, stroking his goatee in thought.


Sebastian Duke: "Wait."

Silas: "You thinking what I'm thinking?"

Sebastian Duke: "He obviously knows you are here."

Silas: "Right. So then he's watching."

Sebastian Duke: "Let him watch. I need you outside the perimeter, night vision goggles, camo, whatever you need to keep you safe."

Silas: "When I acquire him, then what?"

Sebastian Duke: "You won't acquire him. You will find him next time he comes back. You will follow his every move. You will track him back to wherever he hell it is he's hiding."

Silas: "And when I find it?"

Sebastian Duke: "GPS it. Stay until he leaves, verify Asmodeus is there. The last thing I want to do is find his hideout, take him down, only to discover Asmodeus is being held in an alternate location."

Silas: "Yeah, good thinking. After we verify, then what?"

Sebastian Duke: "We'll take him down. A final, definite, permanent end."