THE SINS OF THE FATHER

In the dimly lit study of Augustus Stine's mansion, Ben, the devoted butler, and Augustus himself engage in a heated discussion. Ben's concern is palpable as he voices his apprehension about the dangerous path they are embarking upon.

"Mr. Stine, with all due respect, I fear this is a perilous undertaking," Ben begins, his brow furrowed with worry. "Creating a machine to access the sixth gates of hell—this is madness."

Augustus Stine, however, remains resolute, his steely gaze fixed on Ben. "Benjamin, my dear friend, you must understand the gravity of the situation. Leviathan threatens to unleash chaos upon the world, and we cannot afford to stand idly by."

"But how do you propose we accomplish such a feat?" Ben presses, his voice tinged with skepticism. "You're only human, Augustus. How do you expect to traverse such perilous realms, let alone create a device capable of doing so?"

Augustus's lips curl into a knowing smile as he leans back in his chair, a glint of determination in his eyes. "Benjamin, my faith in God has guided me thus far. It is through His divine grace that I have acquired the knowledge and strength to undertake this task. Trust in His wisdom, and all will be revealed."

Though Ben remains uncertain, a flicker of conviction stirs within him at Augustus's unwavering faith. With a nod of reluctant acceptance, he concedes, knowing that their journey into the depths of hell may be their only hope of thwarting the impending threat of Leviathan.

With unwavering determination, Augustus Stine embarked on the seemingly impossible task of constructing the device to access the sixth gates of hell. Despite the doubts of those around him, he forged ahead, driven by a fervent belief in his mission and the guidance of a mysterious benefactor—someone whose identity remained shrouded in secrecy.

As the machine took shape under Augustus's skilled hands, whispers of his miraculous endeavor spread like wildfire, igniting curiosity and fear in equal measure over the world, cause at the time leviathan was bringing chaos on earth and all hoped hanged on Augustus. Yet, amidst the skepticism and uncertainty, Augustus remained undeterred, his faith in his divine purpose unwavering.

With the device complete, Augustus and Ben ventured into the treacherous depths of hell itself, guided by the unwavering light of their shared conviction. Together, they faced unimaginable horrors and trials, their resolve tested at every turn. But fueled by their unwavering faith and determination, they pressed on, their sights set on the ultimate goal: stopping Leviathan and thwarting the apocalypse he sought to unleash upon the world.

In a climactic showdown, Augustus and Ben confronted Leviathan and his vessel, engaging in a battle of epic proportions that shook the very foundations of existence. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, they fought with all their strength and cunning, their every move guided by the divine hand of providence.

And in the end, against all odds, they emerged victorious, casting Leviathan back into the depths of hell and sealing the sixth gates behind him. But knowing the ever-present threat of Leviathan's return, Augustus devised a cunning plan to safeguard against future calamity.

With the plans for the machine split in two, Augustus entrusted one half to a mysterious figure known only as Massimo de Luca, whose whereabouts and intentions remained a mystery to All until of recent. As for the other half, Ben kept it close, knowing that the secrets it held were too dangerous to entrust to anyone else.

one night while coming back from a trip to Italy, his private jet had already been hijacked and sabotaged. Augustus was killed that day. That was the end of the man in green. News went out of the crash and death of the great Augustus sabastine and the mysterious disappearance of the man in green since no one knew who he was as Augustus. Not even me then not yet. Leaving just you Joshua, in the care of your butler Ben. I now believe who ever did it must have been after the drive cause that same day Massimo de luca was killed.

"The Salvatores, a mafia familia in sicily" Uriel explained, his voice tinged with anger and regret. "They were the ones who ordered the assassin to kill Massimo. It was during a heated exploits with them as the vigilante the blessed devil that I stumbled upon the truth about Leviathan and the drive."

Through a tense confrontation with the assassin known as Jack, I learned of the drive's other half and its whereabouts—the hands of a man known only as the Boogeyman in Warri.

With Jezebels resolve steeled by the revelation, we embarked on a dangerous mission to retrieve the drive from the clutches of the Boogeyman. But what we found was not what they expected—a trap laid by someone unknown. We ran into the demon behemoth.

In a harrowing battle that tested our strength and resolve, I and Jezebel faced off against the monstrous Behemoth, our every move fueled by a desperate need to reclaim the drive and thwart the plans of our enemies. But despite our efforts, victory came at a heavy price—the drive was lost, stolen away in the chaos of battle, leaving us with more questions than answers...

After hearing you publicly announced yourself as the man in green, I couldn't help but wonder about the connection between Augustus and the past Man in Green. The timing of their disappearances on the same day felt more than just a coincidence—it felt like fate weaving a tangled web of destiny and deception.

"If Augustus was the Man in Green," Joshua mused aloud, "then it's possible that he had the drive all along.

Uriel's expression darkened, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. "I fear there may be darker forces at play, Joshua. The Salvatores, the Behemoth—they are but pawns in a larger game, one that stretches back centuries and spans across realms beyond your understanding."

As they mulled over the implications of Augustus's connection to the Man in Green and the disappearance of the drives, a sense of urgency gripped them both. With their enemies closing in and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, they knew that time was of the essence.

"We must find the drives before it's too late," Joshua said."But my friends".....

" They'll be fine first we need to find Clinton and whoever abducted him and the drive... For all we know they are already 10 steps ahead of us." Uriel replied

Joshua.... But I have a question, how exactly did you know all this but didn't know who I was or who Augustus was, who are you exactly.... You've got wings, she's a witch.

Uriel.... (Turns to Jezebel) did he not hear my name... Did you not hear my name? I'm prince charming this here is Cinderella he said pointing to Jezebel....

Joshua... To work with you I need to trust you... Pls I don't understand anything anymore.

Uriel (after a long silence).

Taking a deep breath, Uriel gathers his thoughts before addressing Joshua. "Joshua," he begins, his voice tinged with solemnity, "what I am about to tell you may seem fantastical, even unbelievable. But it is the truth, as strange and unfathomable as it may sound."

With a sense of gravity, Uriel proceeds to recount the events of his fall from Heaven, sparing no detail as he describes the war that tore through the celestial realms and the tragic fate of Lucifer and his followers. He speaks of his own role in the conflict, his attempts to intervene and stop the madness that threatened to consume them all.

"As I watched my brothers and sisters fall, as I witnessed the destruction wrought by our own pride and hubris, I realized that I could no longer remain in Heaven," Uriel explains, his voice filled with a mixture of sorrow and determination. "I chose to cast myself down, to seek out the truth of God's plan and the mysteries of the mortal world."

He pauses, allowing his words to sink in before continuing. "Believe it or not, Joshua, I am who I am—a fallen angel, once a guardian of Heaven, now a wanderer in search of redemption and understanding. Of which I've found none and now Into fucking and ...well more fucking, that is until this leviathan shit."

With a weary sigh, Uriel meets Joshua's gaze, his expression earnest and sincere. "I understand if this is difficult to accept, if it challenges everything you thought you knew about the world and your place in it. But it is the truth, and I feel you deserve to know."

Uriel takes a deep breath, "and as for my one and only"

With solemnity, Uriel recounts his connection with Jezebel, spanning across centuries. He describes their relationship during ancient times, marked by moments of passion and intimacy amidst historical turmoil.

"After Jezebel's passing, by the hands of the Israelites and Elijah, I couldn't bear the thought of being without her," Uriel continues. "In a desperate attempt, I delved into forbidden magic to bring her back."

He pauses, allowing the weight of his words to settle in before revealing the truth. "I succeeded in resurrecting her, but it came with consequences. Jezebel returned with extraordinary abilities, becoming a significant figure in certain circles."

" Amongst my ventures I wondered to Isreal visiting one of the sacred temples. and for a split moment I was a full angel again. I became omniscient like before. But it didn't last as I was now too dark it was during tat period I found out about Augustus and his history"

As Joshua absorbs this revelation, he recognizes the complexity of the world and the depth of Uriel's experiences. Though the truth is staggering, he has no choice but to believe.

Uriel's words weigh heavily in the air as he shares his thoughts with Joshua. "Joshua," he begins, his voice tinged with a mixture of concern and contemplation, "the world teeters on the brink of chaos, a place I would normally observe from a distance. But Leviathan... Leviathan is a different breed of darkness, even for someone like me."

He pauses, a fleeting glimpse of vulnerability crossing his features before he continues. "I've often wondered why God remains aloof in the face of such threats. It's a question that haunts me, one I've yet to find an answer to."

Then, with a subtle shift in tone, Uriel reveals a revelation that sends a shiver down Joshua's spine. "But perhaps there's a reason you're still here, alive... You're supposed to be dead so many countless of times aye? But here you are..... Maybe the one who helped your father defeat Levi hasn't gone too far yet" he muses, his words hinting at a deeper connection than Joshua could have imagined.

Yet, just as quickly as the revelation emerges, Uriel dismisses it with a shake of his head. "Or perhaps it's merely a hunch," he concludes, his expression masking any trace of emotion.

With that, the weight of their conversation lingers in the air, leaving Joshua to ponder the implications of Uriel's words and the mysteries that surround them.

END OF PART ONE.... "INTO THE DARK"

TO BE CONTINUED...

BEYOND THE DARK... COMING SOON