Chapter 5: Chapter 5: The Beginning of the Judgment

<p><br/>"My Father, why had you forsaken me?"<br/>The words, a raw cry of anguish, echoed through the eternal silence, the agony of the Lamb echoing through the ages.<br/> <br/>"My Son, you know I haven't abandoned you. You chose to save them, and now, you are suffering because of their sins." God's voice, a gentle but unwavering strength, resonated through the heart of the Lamb.<br/> <br/>"(I understand)Father, In your hands I commend my spirit." A profound peace settled upon the Lamb, a quiet acceptance of the weight of his sacrifice.<br/> <br/>"But my Child, this is just a beginning. There's a huge responsibility I should take on your shoulders. I'm sorry for putting you through all this. I don't want my shepherds be eaten by a snake. But their happiness sought is not just a gift but a curse.<br/>You are the only Way, the Truth, and the Life. You are the Becoming. The Becoming of the new world. Save Them. You are the only hope.<br/>My Son, the herds are all confused. It is you who could lead their way to know me. The World is on the brink of danger. Wolves are feasting their fellows and the lambs and my sheep are struggling.<br/>John, you did know that even the fiercest creatures in the wilds can be tamed. For they also have emotions. They just hid them inside their thoughts so their hearts stop beating. Everyone has feelings. Only you have to find out that spot inside them."<br/> <br/>The Lamb's voice, though faint, held a timeless power, a promise of redemption echoing through the ages. He understood his mission, a burden he carried willingly, a sacrifice that would echo for eternity.<br/> <br/>Two millennia later, the world, driven by a relentless march of progress, had embraced technology, transforming the face of civilization. Yet, within this burgeoning technological landscape, a darker truth lurked. Terrorism, fueled by conflicting ideologies and insatiable ambition, festered like a festering wound upon the heart of the world.<br/> <br/>The Lamb, having ascended to Heaven, left behind a legacy that would forever shape the destiny of humankind. His disciples scattered across the world, spreading the message of love and sacrifice, and birthing Christianity. But alongside this burgeoning faith, a new form of evil emerged: a conspiracy cloaked in the garb of piety. Deceptive actions twisted the very essence of the Lamb's teachings, distorting his message for personal gain.<br/> <br/>Over time, a new era of faith emerged: Catholicism. However, not all embraced its teachings. Many held onto their ancient beliefs, and others, questioning the authority of the Church, sought a different path, leading to the birth of Protestantism. The seeds of discord were sown, and the world, once again, found itself divided.<br/> <br/>Three centuries after Catholicism's rise, Mohammed, a prophet driven by a divine vision, received a message from an Angel. The same Angel who had foretold the birth of Christ appeared before Mohammed, revealing the Quran, the sacred text of Islam. Mohammed embarked on a journey to spread the true word of God, a message that he believed had been corrupted by the Church. The clash between these two faiths ignited a bloody conflict, a battle for dominance that would forever change the landscape of the world.<br/> <br/>Christianity and Islam, though rooted in the same ancient traditions, clashed over the interpretation of scriptures and the very identity of God. Their differences, fueled by pride, ambition, and a distorted understanding of faith, would lead to centuries of conflict.<br/> <br/>Even after millennia had passed, the world remained in turmoil. A new prophecy emerged, a foreboding whisper of the "ascending of the fallen," the birth of the Antichrist. The Antichrist, a symbol of rebellion against God, represented the ultimate embodiment of the Shadow's influence, a harbinger of chaos and destruction.<br/> <br/>A cult emerged, praising Lucifer as their God, their beliefs born from the depths of despair and the allure of forbidden knowledge. This cult, fueled by the Shadow's insidious whispers, fed on the confusion and discontent that plagued the world, offering a warped and twisted interpretation of the divine, a false promise of power and control.<br/> <br/>The world, caught in a maelstrom of religious conflict, teetered on the brink of destruction. Countries, fueled by ideologies of supremacy and fueled by the Shadow's manipulations, waged war against each other, their leaders secretly worshipping the Serpent, their hearts consumed by hatred and greed.<br/> <br/>Terrorism, a weapon of fear and destruction, spread across the land, seeking to obliterate the remnants of hope and extinguish the light of faith.<br/> <br/>Amidst the chaos and despair, a lone figure stood on a balcony overlooking a tranquil pond. The man, his gaze fixed upon the water, watched as the world's turmoil reflected in its depths. The pond, a microcosm of the world, held within its depths the reflection of both beauty and destruction.<br/> <br/>This man, a silent observer, a witness to the unfolding drama, understood the weight of the world's burden. He saw the fractured state of humanity, the clashing beliefs, and the insidious influence of the Shadow. His heart ached for the lost sheep, the wounded lambs, and the world teetering on the brink of oblivion.<br/> <br/>He knew the true nature of the Antichrist, the embodiment of the Shadow's power, a deceitful entity promising a false utopia while orchestrating a symphony of destruction. He understood that the conflict between God and the Shadow was not just a battle for dominion, but a struggle for the very soul of creation.<br/> <br/>The man, a lone shepherd, stood watch, his spirit alight with a flicker of hope. He understood that the Lamb's sacrifice had paved the way for redemption, but that the path ahead was fraught with peril.<br/> <br/>The world, entangled in the web of its own making, teetered on the edge of collapse. The darkness loomed, a suffocating blanket threatening to extinguish the last flicker of hope.<br/> <br/>But even in this darkest hour, God had a plan. The Lamb, a symbol of sacrifice and love, had already returned, his spirit dwelling within Priest John.<br/> <br/>The time was ripe for a new shepherd to emerge, a leader who could guide the lost sheep back to the fold, who could confront the darkness with courage and compassion, and who could restore the balance between light and shadow.<br/> <br/>Who was this man on the balcony? What role would he play in the unfolding drama? Would he become a beacon of hope in a world consumed by darkness? Would he unite the faithful against the Shadow's insidious influence?<br/> <br/>The story, like the pond he observed, reflected the depths of human ambition, the consequences of sin, and the eternal struggle for redemption.<br/> <br/>It was a story of faith, courage, and the unwavering belief in the power of love to triumph over darkness.<br/> <br/>And the story, as it always does, would continue...</p>