Only You [Jacob Seed - Far Cry 5]

Chapter 18

Warning: language, cult talk, etc.

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It was finally Sunday morning and Jacob and I was getting ready for the Father's church service. After I put on one of Jacob's black polo shirts he has never worn, a pair of blue jeans, and my usual boots, I was ready to go. On the other hand, Jacob was going to wear his usual army uniform.

"Are you gonna wear something... different?" I asked the soldier as he tucked his pants into his boots.

"No. Why aren't you wearing a dress? Women are supposed to wear dresses."

"No one will ever catch me in a damn dress." I squinted at Jacob as I tucked my polo shirt into my jeans. "I honestly don't give a flying fuck what I wear to Joseph's sermon. If he tells me to leave for not wearing appropriate attire to his little service, I'll gladly head out that motherfucking door. I'm not ever wearing a dress. They're way too uncomfortable. No thank you."

"Well, don't comment on my uniform. I'm not wearing a suit and tie."

I paused for a second. "Touché." I retrieved my holster from the nightstand and placed my glock in there and put my pocket knife in my pocket. "He also better not say anything about these babies."

"He won't cause I'm carrying mine too."

"We're just alike. That's why we work so well together."

"Mmhm."

—Thirty Minutes Later—

We made it to Joseph's church, the Church of Eden's Gate, and we got out of Jacob's truck. There were a bunch of Peggies outside the church greeting other Peggies and the newcomers. John and Faith was among the Peggies, greeting them. Jacob and I walked toward the church's front doors as John made his way to us.

"Hello, Axl." John strutted over to me like he owned the place with a huge smile on his face; he took my hand and kissed it. "How are you this morning?"

"Great, John. What about you?" I smiled.

"Amazing now that you-"

"Watch it, John." Jacob growled as he grabbed my forearm and got in front of me, shielding me from his younger brother.

"Chill, brother. I was just welcoming her." John flashed me a smile as he threw his hands up in defense.

Faith walked over to us. "Hello, brother Jacob and sister Axl!" She began hugging me. "I feel like I haven't seen you in forever."

I hugged her back and grinned. "Faith, it's been like a few days."

"I've still missed you and Jacob!" She giggled as she shook Jacob's hand since he didn't like hugs. "Come in, come in!" She ushered us over to the church's front doors.

The last time I was here, I was ready to arrest Joseph... It felt like so long ago. I never would've thought I'd be with Jacob by his side... leading a cult with one of the people I was supposed to arrest.

John held the door open for the three of us.

"Thank you, John." I beamed at the youngest Seed brother.

"My pleasure." He flashed me a smile as we entered the church.

It was exactly how I remembered it.

The pews were crammed with Peggies; there weren't many seats left and there were a bunch of newcomers and followers outside. Jacob escorted me to the front of the church with Faith and John following us; the whole sermon, we were supposed to stand behind the Father. Joseph was behind the pulpit, skimming over his sermon. He was concentrating on his book. We were supposed to be in a line; from left to right behind Joseph, it was Jacob, me, John, and then Faith. As soon as we were in position and all huddled up together, the Father began his sermon.

"Hello my children! I'm going to preach what God put on my heart this morning. You see... You may judge me. You may judge us. The things that we have done... but people say... that I'm crazy, but when you wake up in the morning, you look at the same news that I do. Do your eyes not fill with horror? This is the world?! This? This is the world we have built for our children? Communities being torn apart. Walls being erected. Because leaders are too impotent to act. Bullies are too addled to lead righteously. I did not ask for this. I was chosen. See, everything is coming to an end. You can feel that. I know you can... See, mankind is weak... and vulnerable. And we are hurtling towards our destruction and no one is willing to do anything about it. I can see that. You can see. And we are not crazy. So what are we supposed to do? We just sit back and await the inevitable? I don't claim to be a perfect man, but I see what's to come and I choose to act. To lead. Because society is broken and the only way forward... is to go back to the way things once were. Innocent and pure. So safe and protected... in our Garden. I can save you. But you have to have faith. God is watching us. And He will judge us on what we choose during every moment. I told you that we were living in a world on the brink. Where every slight... every injustice... where every choice reveals our sins. And where have those sins lead us? Where have those sins led you? But we can wash away your sins! All you have to do is join us if you haven't already. It's that simple. If you're a non-believer, you won't have to be any longer. See me after my sermon. The world as we know it will soon be over. I've waited so long... I've waited so long for the prophecy God whispered in my ear to be fulfilled... I've prepared my family for it; that moment will come. When this world is ready to be born anew, we will step into the light! I am your Father and you are my children! And together, we will march to Eden's Gate!" Joseph preached with such passion; the Peggies all clapped for him, including Faith, John, and I while Jacob just stood there with his arms crossed, scanning the crowd.

I'm assuming he was in his 'protector' mode and was making sure that no one would try to pull a gun out on us or something.

The Father smiled at his followers. "Now, I would like to welcome Ms. Axl Johnson to the Seed family!" He beamed as all the cultists clapped. "Settle down, settle down. I know you are all excited, because I sure am! Please welcome, our beloved Gift!" Joseph ushered me over to him.

"Um- I didn't prepare myself for a big ol' speech, but... I'd like to say that I'm glad to be apart of this family now. I'm glad to be your Gift. I will do my best to lead you along with the Father, Jacob, John, and Faith. Thank you all!" I smiled at the crowd as they all clapped for me. My eyes scanned the people in the pews and they landed on a certain person I'd never forget... And my smile dropped...

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Who do you think the person is?
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