Friday, April 19, 2013 - 9:03 AM EST


Sebastian Duke steers the SUV through the front gates of the Compound. He slows as he nears the large building. After shutting down the vehicle, he hesitates to exit. Not knowing what to do anymore. Asmodeus had been the backbone of the Brotherhood of the Illuminatus. Someone everyone was able to lean on, including Sebastian himself. Not to mention, the fact that Asmodeus was indeed Sebastians biological father.

He finally enters the main corridor minutes later. Thankfully, no one is around to greet him. He just wanted to be alone.

He proceeds down the corridor quietly, trying not to attract attention. He enters his office and shuts the door. Much to his chagrin, Jacob has apparently been waiting for him.

Sebastian walks around his desk and sits in his chair. Jacob, sitting across from him, begins to speak.


JACOB: "How was Warfare?"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Not good. I'm not focused. Lost the match, Bryce and his band of misfit toys took me down, not to mention Angelus apparently hates walls or something."

JACOB: "I've been reviewing those photos of Asmodeus's body that were sent to me by the authorities."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Jacob, no! Not now."

JACOB: "Please, listen. There is something strange. We all know Asmodeus had a small crucifix tattooed on his right hand between his thumb and forefinger. Take a look at the pictures."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "I'd rather not look at pictures of my murdered father, if you don't mind."

JACOB: "Well, if you look at them, you'll realize... it's not him."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Don't do this to me! Don't try and fill me with false hope! Asmodeus, my father.... is dead."

JACOB: "He might be dead, Sebastian, I can neither confirm nor deny this, obviously. The fact remains, the man we buried is not Asmodeus."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Do not do this to me, Jake. I don't want to have any thoughts in my head that he might still be alive."

JACOB: "Just look at the pictures. Tell me if you think its Asmodeus. If you think it is, I'll drop it. Never say another word about it."


Sebastian hesitates, then takes Jacobs phone and looks at the photo. He begins tearing up as he looks at the pictures of his dead father. He hands the phone back to Jacob.


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "It's too pixelated. It's impossible to tell."

JACOB: "I contacted the coroner and asked if he had any clearer pictures of his hands. He was kind enough to send me a few of them actually. From his own files and his own pictures."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Just drop it, Jacob."

JACOB: "I will not."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Are you really going to sit there and defy me?"

JACOB: "Yes, actually. I am. Look at the pictures the coroner sent me yesterday."


Sebastian rolls his eyes as Jacob loads up the pictures. Jake hands the phone back to Sebastian. Hesitantly, Duke takes the phone and looks astonished.


JACOB: "What do you think?"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "That's not Asmodeus."

JACOB: "How should we proceed?"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Get everyone in the chapel. You have ten minutes."


Jacob exits the office in a hurry.

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SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Obviously Wednesday night was not a good night for the Angel of Darkness. Wallace Witasick, who I thought I'd had a mutual understanding with, has gone off the deep end and now has a bug up his ass to dethrone me as United States Champion. To put me through hell until that day comes.

"Thing is, Wallace, you can line them up and I will continuously set them back down!

"Now, I have heard Bryce's comments as it pertains to my ability to stand or not stand on my own two feet. I've been put in a 4 on 1 handicapped match against Bryce and the entirety of his clan of misfit toys!

"I actually am looking forward to it. See, I've been in a terrible mood lately and what better way to take out all my anger and all my frustrations, than to single-handedly take out a worthless group of untalented jackasses!

"Bryce, you opened your mouth. My name came out of your mouth. Just remember, you brought this on yourself.

"I hope you're ready, because Bryce, I know I am. Like I said, I don't need the Black Circle to help me win. You're going to find that out. You'll have no excuses when you lose. You won't have outside interference to fall back on when I win.

"I'm so sure of victory I'm even willing to put the United States title on the line. I've already asked that the Black Circle stay away from Warfare next week because I want no excuses. I want the pleasure of ripping you a part all by myself.

"By running your mouth on me you've sealed your own fate, boy! I'm going to shred you so bad that you'll regret the day you were ever born. I'm sure your parents already do. I bet your father wishes he had.... protection.... that night with your mother.

"I know the rest of us do.

"Get your excuse machine up and running, Bryce. It'll be a simple question. Even for you. 'How could four men lose to just one?'

"What could possibly think you could defeat me? You couldn't beat Benjamin Crane! A man I've defeated three times now.

"Bryce, the Angel of Darkness is coming for you. In 5 days, you, just like all the rest, will fail.

"You've opened Pandoras Box.

"Your only choice now...

"Tap out."

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Friday, April 19, 2013 - 10:51 AM EST


Sebastian Duke enters the chapel. The usual chatter dies quickly. He walks the aisle slowly, eyeing up both sides of the aisle. He stops at the altar and turns to face the entirety of the Brotherhood.


JACOB: "Gentlemen, please remain silent as your Leader addresses all of you. Time permitting, we may answer questions after. Dux."


Jacob turns his head to face Duke then retreats backward a few steps as Duke himself steps forward.


SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Listen up! It's come to my attention, that the man we buried the other day was in fact, not Father Asmodeus. We are at war right now. Jonathan has eliminated more then a handful of us.

"The deaths of our Brothers we will mourn, but only after this war is over and Jonathan is eliminated. Consider this a call to arms. No one man is bigger then the Brotherhood. You are all pieces of the puzzle. You all took vows to protect the Brotherhood with your own lives if necessary.

"As much as it pains me to do this, you are all asked to do so now. We tried, and failed, to utilize a much smaller amount of men. Later on, Jacob will brief you on the plans moving forward.

"We will proceed with extreme caution, but also with brutal force should the opportunity arise. Personal vendettas take a backseat to the bigger picture. What that means is, Matthew, if you have a clear shot to take him out, you are under strict orders to do so.

"I know that I had promised to allow Jacob to do the honors, but at this point, we can't worry about that right now. Anyone who catches a glimpse of Jonathan, has the authority to disable or kill, if and when possible.

"Any question?"

BROTHER 1: "If the man we buried was not Father Asmodeus, does that mean he is still alive?"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Obviously we hope he is alive. I do, however, have a lot of doubts about that. Right now, we are progressing as if we've lost him. I don't want to have to mourn the loss of my father twice.

"Basically, what I mean is, in my heart and in my mind, Father Asmodeus is deceased. There is a sliver of hope that that is just not the case. As for now, though, we proceed as if he's gone."

BROTHER 2: "When does the next phase of this plan go into effect?"

JACOB: "We'll talk more about that later. I can tell you that it's soon. Real soon. We want to get this over with as quick as possible."

BROTHER 3: "Jonathan has proven to be quite elusive. Suppose we do catch up with him. Suppose Father Asmodeus is indeed still alive. How do we find him if we kill Jonathan?"

JACOB: "As the Leader said, we proceed as if Father Asmodeus is no longer with us. As far as our future plans, again, we'll talk more about it later."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "We're going to wrap this up. I just wanted you all to know that you are expected to give your lives if comes down to it. We will stop at nothing to end this war by any means necessary.

"I don't want any of you to think I'm placing you in harms way while I sit back in the comfort of my office.

"No... I'll be very much a part of this also.

"Be back here at noon so Jacob can brief you. You are all dismissed."


The Brothers file out. After the last man leaves, Jacob and Sebastian continue their conversation.


JACOB: "They had a good question."

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "What question?"

JACOB: "Asmodeus. If he is in fact still alive. How do we find him if we eliminate Jonathan?"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. The one sure thing is, if we have the opportunity to eliminate him, we have to take it."


Sebastian walks toward the exit as this scene fades out.