There was a small crowd in the corridor in the lower chambers where blood and dead bodies laid after the rescue of Lara. 2 overseers, including the son of Francis and Mary, John and a few other followers were looking at the mess that happened under their noses. Paige aka Lara was missing, they lost a few guards, and a couple of children are gone. Francis had a calm demeanor but he was indeed furious on the inside.
How could we have let this happen? For this much carnage in my home. For someone to sneak in here like a rat and steal what belongs to me...who could do such an evil thing? No one said they saw anyone suspicious. If anyone did, they were the ones dead on the floor.
Get this place cleaned up. I need to find out who could've infiltrated us. See if we can get the hounds on this to track Lara down. Telling a few of his followers present. Francis looked to his overseers
I need you Rebecca to be in the search party in looking for Lara as well. Seth, get a few people to sweep the building. Getting a nod to make sure nothing else were taken nor if there were anymore infiltrators around.
Mary approached Francis
Darling, I think I may know who could be responsible.... She told her husband.
Come with me. stepping into another room
You know who could've done this? he asked her
I have a hunch....do you remember the man I came to you about? The one I wanted you to check out but thought he simply left? Thinking for a moment, Francis spoke
The one you said was from the Harrison Chapter? Mary nodded
yes, he seemed to have known who you were or at least heard of you and asked about you. And when he claimed to be from the Harrison chapter, last time I checked, the Harrison chapter shut down or at least we thought it did which was why I wanted you to speak with him to be sure. he said to him.
This were starting to make sense a bit that this man was more than likely the culprit that infiltrated them since he seemed to have disappeared. Mary of course remembers what he looked like but who did he work for? Obviously he and Paige knew each other but were they of some agency? another simple faction trying to learn about Francis and his operations to shut them down? Possibly the GHPD? Whoever this man was and whoever they could be working for, Francis was ready to get to the bottom of this.
Listen...I need you to contact Nolan and have him look up any archives regarding the Harrison Chapter. Find out if there are any files on the members. I'm contacting the crusaders and heading to the vault. I have no idea who this rat works for and also, I'm bringing her back. She still needs to be disciplined and I will make sure that she is purified personally. he said.
Leaving the room, Francis planned on putting the cathedral on alert. John came over once he saw his mother and father leaving the room. Rushing over
Father....is everything okay? I'm about to go on the search party to help find Lara. Francis looked to be on a mission heading off towards the vault to get his items of war and cleansing. He spoke
No son, I want you to stay here and look after the children here in the chambers with your groups. I'm going to handle the rest while others are handling their assignments. John had the look of disbelief. He wanted to be of real help by searching and getting his hands dirty in finding Lara out in the streets. Francis spared his son the trouble of having to do the street work or handling the "tough" jobs. Being the first son of Francis, he's lived a sheltered life, which his father called "protecting" him. So, John has never officially been in a heavy assignment out in the world. Mostly because of Francis feeling he was not ready yet and to raise him to be a true leader to lead the flock after his father is gone without having the struggle in this turf war like his father.
John spoke
Wait, father...look after the children? That's it? I want a real assignment this time, you promised me a real assignment. You said I passed all of the other tests. I'm sick of babysitting... he said following his father
Son I said that you will be on heavier assignments later... Francis said continuing to walk.
Or is that just another lie... John said in aggravation as Francis stopped and turned around
What did you just say? Francis asked John who was now aware of what he just said. Francis slowly approached John
Let me see if I'm correct on what you said....you said "or is that just another lie?" you said that right? John paused for a moment and was hesitant to speak
L-look...f-fathe- Francis slapped John in the face.
Tell me....are you in charge here? do my rules not apply to you? You think I'm a liar? he asked his son giving him an intense and intimidating stare. John knew he screwed up once his father made that expression
Father...I I didn't me- Francis slapped him again.
Excuse me? You need to speak up. You're a man right? You can guide your own step right? Hm? he slapped John again
Come on, boy. You seem to know better, let's hear what you have to say... John started to stutter
I-I-I... he looked intimidated and scolded like a scared child against a bully. During childhood, he had to be "disciplined by the rod" which brought upon fear towards his father even though he forgotten that until now. Francis was now in his face, hovering over his son to size him up and to see how outspoken he truly was. Being that he was in charge and would not tolerate betrayal nor his authority questioned, he made sure he was putting his son back in his place.
If you have nothing to say, BOY....I suggest you watch your mouth for now on, stop trying to defy my guidance and do your assignment. Do I need to repeat myself? No sir.... John was a little shaken up and averted his eyes before turning around to do as he was told. He motioned for his group to leave with him
Come on let go! he said feeling humiliated while he huffed off. The stern expression of Francis stayed plastered while watching his son leave with his team and he himself turned to continue to the vault. They already have a situation at the moment and the last thing they need is to have a morale issue within the congregation. This was war in the eyes of Francis and he was going to need everyone to be on the same page here. Otherwise, everything that he worked for would just end up being for nothing...
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