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SCP-XXXX
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
I walk through Site-02, the thumping of my shoes echoing through the empty corridor lined with closed doors, its floor streaked with blood and dim overhead lights flickering above. The air is thick with the metallic stench of blood and decay, and a cold, damp draft brushes against my skin, making my goose‑bumps rise. Even with the emergency lights on, I can barely see the dead corpses that litter the hallway. They've must've been dead for a long time. Nobody can die anymore. I continue on, watching my step for puddles of blood and torn limbs. It used to be a busy facility, but now it’s quiet.
Too quiet.
I find a strange, unmarked double door that stands out amongst the rest. I walk towards the door and take out my keycard labeled Overseer Council — 06 and press it to the scanner. Nothing. Great, it doesn't work. With a scowl, I grab the handles and wrench them open—metal groaning in protest—then rip the doors from their frame and hurl them aside like scrap, their crash echoing down the corridor. The light from the hall pierces the darkness that cowers in the corners of the room. In the middle of the room is a metal desk with cabinets, lit only by a lone ceiling light hanging above. I look around me one last time.
This is it.
I enter and look towards the camera that's attached in the top right corner of the dimly lit room, its lenses staring at the ground. Unsuprisingly, nobody was watching. I would be terrified if someone was. I walk to the desk and sit in the chair, seeing the lockbox, a folder, and a computer terminal. I'm surprised it hasn't gathered dust over all these years.
I stare at the terminal, then at the lockbox. Not yet. I have to at least know… I have to make sure that it was because of me. If not, who knows if it will work.
I sit down on the frozen metal chair as I raise my finger towards the blinking power button and press its cold metal frame. The screen flickers and whirs to life, showing me the oh-so-familiar logo…
Safeguards Removed. Full Access Granted.
Caution. XK-Class Scenario Declared. Seek Immedite Refuge.
Revelation 1:7: "Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, including those who pierced Him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. Even so, Amen.”
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Apollyon
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently uncontained and poses an XK-Class End-of-the-World Scenario. Emergency Task Force, code named “Baby Cherubs”1, must be dispatched to all incidents that occur involving SCP-XXXX. Until this task force arrives at any active, threat location, all available mobile task forces are authorized to engage.
There should be no testing of any kind with SCP-XXXX and its designated instances. Any unauthorized testing will result in immediate termination. Depending on the circumstances, off world colonization is still an option if "Protocol Horsemen" fails.
Due to the ongoing nature of SCP-XXXX, new containment procedures, description, and addendums are under constant revisions and additions. All available Foundation resources are to be put towards the continued development and implementation of containment procedures.
Description: SCP-XXXX is the period of tribulation found in the last book of The Bible—Revelation—that has taken place on 01/01/2077. In retaliation, the Foundation adapted the “Protocol Horsemen” which is the mobilization of all remaining SCP Foundation Mobile Tasks Forces, government militaries, and civilian militias for one common goal: protecting Site-θ Site-02.
SCP-XXXX-12 is a male human of Egyptian descent. Other records and relevant information are heavily classified. Before 2077, it did not appear to have any physiological abnormalities and, for all intents and purposes, exhibited health consistent with a typical human male. However, it has recently undergone a phenomenon, possessesing significant abilities such as healing, mind manipulation, inhuman strength, but most importantly is its cooperation with SCP-XXXX-3.
SCP-XXXX-2 instances are sexless, mutated locusts from the schistocerca gregarious species ranging from two (2) to four (4) meters in length, depending on its maturity. It has small holes on the sides of its head indicating its ears and its thin black antennas are used to sense aerial vibrations. The subject’s palps possess a claw-like material protruding out from itself, able to attach itself easily to surfaces or prey. XXXX-2 instances also possess high intelligence and are considered to be a high threat when engaging. Their head is completely covered in gold armor, and their faces resemble a twisted human expression.
When feeding or drinking, a concealed flap, resembling its mouth, unfolds and exposes forty black human molars. Its saliva is a dark purple color that carries multiple highly infectous unknown diseases which are untreatable with conventional medication. Their thorax is covered in iron and steel resulting in low caliber bullets to be ineffective to that target area. Their wings, spanning from one (1) to two (2) meters in length, and are a major weakness to SCP-XXXX-2, and should be an immediate marker when engaging. The end of its abdomen consists of a scorpion-like tail whose venom is the same consistency and chemical identity as its saliva.
SCP-XXXX-3 is a non-corporeal, metaphysical entity. Its identity has not been confirmed. It primarily exertes influence through deception and manipulation of persons it is in contact with. However, it has also appeared in dream states as an apparition of light. Its presence correlates with the rise of SCP-XXXX-related global events. Most recently it has been discovered that SCP-XXXX-3 has the ability to metaphysically siphon spikes of moral decay3 within the planet which would transmute into new anomalies. Further investigation is needed to determine the validity of this claim and whether SCP-XXXX-3 is responsible for the recent influx of anomaly apperances. SCP-XXXX-3’s ultimate objective appears to be the preparation and empowerment of a human vessel, believed to be SCP-XXXX-1.
SCP-XXXX-4A through -4G refers to a collection of seven (7) events that follow with the sound of a fanfare trumpet sound. Due to the effects of SCP-XXXX-4A to -4D that occured during "The Eschaton Campaign"4, the world underwent a IK-Class "Collapse of Global Civilization" Scenario. After the reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem, the events of SCP-XXXX-4E begins with -4F following closely behind. The events and their descriptions are located below:
| Trumpet | Bible Description | Recorded Effect |
|---|---|---|
| -4A | Hail and fire will rain upon Earth, burning up a third of all plant life | Small meteors crash onto Earth, destroying several major cities and populated areas |
| -4B | A great mountain burning with fire plunges into the sea, turning a third of the oceans in blood | Asteroid 99942 Apophis plunges into the Pacific Ocean |
| -4C | Star “Wormwood” falls upon the earth, poisoning a third of the planet's water sources | An unknown parasite contaminates Earth's fresh water sources, causing much wildlife to die |
| -4D | The heavens will not shine upon Earth | Distant stars located in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies decrease their luminosity by 76% |
| -4E | An angel falls from heaven and opens "The Abyss" | Hell on Earth |
| -4F | Four angels command a force of mounted troops whose horses exude plagues | Plagues spread across the world with a 0% mortality rate, causing severe torment and suffering on infected |
| -4G | The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our LORD, our Messiah, and He will reign forever and ever | This event has yet to be documented. |
NORAD, NASA, and other government agencies have taken blame (as per "Veil Protocol") for their lack of preventing these "natural disasters" until SCP-XXXX-4E. If SCP-XXXX-4G were to occur, it would be labeled as the last event recorded in human history.
TRANSCRIPT LOG
Foreword: Below is a transcript of a videotape that took place on May 29th, 2073, three (3) days before SCP-XXXX-4E. An emergency meeting took place between the majority of O5 members at Site-01 regarding Project 'Mikdash', which at the time was led by O5-06.
Attendes: O5-01, O5-02, O5-03, O5-05, O5-06, O5-07, O5-09, O5-10, O5-12, O5-13, and O5-15
<Begin Log>
The video begins with O5‑06 standing up from his chair as he straightens his tie and begins to look around the room with a neutral gaze.
O5‑06: The SCP Foundation exists to secure, contain, and protect anomalies that threaten human normalcy. Esteemed colleagues, it is the moral degradation within society that is fueling this drive of madness that we see in our present time. How so, you might ask? Take a look at the paper in front of you. Hours after the collapse of the Vatican, Foundation agents recorded twenty-seven new flame-anomalies erupting along the Tyrrhenian Sea. Epsilon-6 logs show a direct correlation between the appearance of now designated SCP-████ and the mass execution of civilians by a global terrorist group. And its only getting worse. The Temple, and what it represents, has become what we need. We, the Foundation, must assume temporary control to establish world peace, security, and a stable foundation for society to build upon. If we don't involve ourselves in directing the narrative, Groups of Interest will. If we can do this, then maybe we can stop the growing anomalous threat and allow society to begin to thrive.
O5‑06 clears his throat as he slowly sits down back in his chair. O5-07 quitely laughs to themselves. The room is quiet for a moment before O5-05 looks attentively at O5-06
O5‑05: You proposed Foundation resources and personnel to shepherd this project that would supposedly make the world more… moral… involving certain religons and authorities within society that would usher in a moment of peace and normalcy. It would then, based on the evidence and research your team have gathered, minimize or eliminate the influx of anomalies. With this, society can rebuild, and the Foundation remains a secret organization that continues to contain, secure, and protect the anomalies like it always had. Is that correct?
O5‑06: Yes.
O5-05: Well then, I’m not entirely sure why we are having this meeting in the first place. This isn't news; we've all seen the project description. Was this not sent to you all?
O5‑06: -07 certainly seems to not read her memos.
O5-07: Quiet -06. Enough with this act. You want us to rebuild an entire temple based on a claim that has yet to be tested when we still haven’t contained SCP-███ or stabilized the breach at Site-66. There are more important things to be done than to implement your theories on a very major problem. Let me remind you all the fact we're underfunded, a quarter of our Mobile Task Force's are gone, and a number of our containment facilities are expected to undergo breaches because of containment procedures done by minimal staff. All the while, we're in a moment of complete instability.
O5‑09: You do understand that this is the be all, end all, correct? Why wouldn't the Foundation invest in such a project?
O5-07: Because on what basis do we trust these readings? Your own intellect? Don’t make me laugh, ‑09. These coincidences don't justify a multi-billion-dollar project, nor opening diplomatic channels with half the world. Why is O5-06 even publicly involved in this? Why is the Foundation, an organization that is meant for the containment of anomalies that could eradicate this world, distributing biochips to the public? Do none of you understand the threats this has against the Veil Protocol, regardless of your own personal motives?
O5-09: We’re already at a net loss, -07. The only thing that’s contained this eschatological nightmare so far is outright military force—an exercise that’s failed spectacularly. The biochips themselves is a required procedure in order for Project 'Mikdash' to operate successfully. What's the point to continue if society keeps establishing golden calves and going against the objective of the project?
O5-03: It is true then. You have all lost your bloody minds.
O5-09: Regardless, every news station around the globe is already well aware there is something deeper going on. Him being involved personally doesn’t make any difference whether or not you agree with it.
O5-07: You all would cast the Foundation as an architect of a unipolar faith, invest it with a sanction it was never meant to wield. Our duty is containment, not cultural or political engineering. Who's to say it will even work? Our investment into this project is becoming more and more questioned by the Ethics Committe and rightfully so. Nobody will help any of you if this fails.
O5‑06: It will work, and those who doubt will be first among the cheerers.
O5‑07: This goes much deeper, doesn’t it? An endless thirst of more control and power, you see yourself as this great man rebuilding the world in your own image. World peace, dominance, power, and wealth! You make yourself to be a god?
O5‑06: There will be peace, but I promise you, not with your slander against the truth I provide.
O5‑07: Truth. You see, that is what we're all interested in here… wouldn’t we all agree? So then, -06, tell everyone the truth. Tell this entire council what you truly want. Tell the truth that you are overstepping your authority.
The room lays still for a moment until O5-06 smiles and leans in towards the direction of O5-07.
O5‑06: When all remaining governments are either run by terrorists or have no power to enforce their own laws, who will strengthen what little remains? Nothing? Nobody? What’s the point to even contain anomalies if there is no longer a society to protect them from? We are the last functioning organization with enough firepower and authority to establish peace and security throughout the world. I won’t let anyone get in the way of that.
O5-07's face turns red in rage and opens her mouth until O5-01 slightly raises his hand in the air.
O5‑01: Enough… I'm tired of this. Let’s put it to a vote. All those who are in favor say aye.
O5-02, O5-05, O5-06, O5-09, O5-10, O5-12, O5-13, and O5-15 say aye in unison
O5-01: And all those apposed say nay.
O5-01, O5-03, and O5-07 say nay
O5-01: Vote is 8-3 in favor of continuing the final stages of Project 'Mikdash'.
O5-07 stands up in fury and exits the meeting room as the door slams shut. All council members are silent for a few moments before the tapping of her shoes in the halls dissapates.
O5‑01: The council has given youone last chance -06, but watch where you step. This meeting is adjourned.
All the O5 Council members, besides O5-01 and O5-03 get up from their chairs and exit the room. The room is quiet for three minutes as O5-01 has a neutral gaze looking towards the end of the conference room table.
O5-03: You don't care, do you -01?
O5-01 smirks and runs his hand through his hair
O5‑01: No, I do care. I'm going to put one of my agents to watch over him.
O5‑03: No, he’ll know. Besides, a house divided against itself cannot stand. -07 would agree with me on that. We've lost too many people to start a civil war within this organization.
O5‑01: So then what do you propose that we do? I don't trust him enough to let him loose, even with a 8-3 majority.
O5‑03: As much as you don't like it, our best course of action is to regain both his trust and him with ours. Neither of us want blood on our hands.
O5-01 stays silent for a moment but then sighs, standing up and using the table for balance.
O5‑01: I’m just afraid it's already too late. End recording.
[END LOG]
>print status project-mikdash
ERROR - Unknown Target
Their tongues were no longer divided, but made one. And in one voice they cursed the heavens. In what name did they do so?
>access draftarchive o5-06 project-mikdash
Print files connected to draft: "Project Mikdash"?
> Yes | No
>yes
Printing …
Project Mikdash
Location: Jerusalem
Initiation Procedures: Project Mikdash was greenlit via O5 Council Resolution SOI-06 following the exponential influx of SCP related phenomena across three major continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa) prominently after the destruction of Jerusalem. All active operations in the Levantine region are consolidated under the name of 'The Third Temple Institute' under the oversight of O5-06.
Initiation required covert diplomatic engagement with regional powers, falsified archaeological permits, and the deployment of multiple Foundation security forces to oversee excavation and site integrity.
Description: Project Mikdash refers to the full-scale reconstruction of the Third Temple atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The Temple is intended to serve as a anchor for the cascade of anomalous events caused by the recent destruction of Jerusalem, as advocated by O5-06. With the world unified as one and under the moral guidance of religous authorities, society would no longer be morally disengaged, which is believed to be causing the rise of anomalous apperances throughout the globe. While no anomalous materials have been directly implemented in the structure’s composition, the theological pull surrounding the site is meant to result in a measurable decrease of anomalous incidents worldwide. It would take an approximate three (3) years and six (6) months to accomplish.
The Foundation's involvement is currently non-public despite O5-06's public "declaration of peace" for seven (7) years between the CC (Cresent Coalition) and the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces). Internal dissent within the Foundation remains, and Ethics Committee audits have been delayed pending further investigation.
Additional Statement(s):
In unison with the reconstruction of the temple, the production of Neuro-Link Identifier (NLI) is currently ongoing. It is a mandatory biometric implant distributed globally as part of the "Reunification Security Initiative" following the initation procedures of Project 'Mikdash'. It is to be publicly sold as a peacekeeping, financial, and identity unifier for all members of society. Without the NLI, you are not able to transact, travel, or access medical care. It is also able to subtly suppress independent cognition using a metaphysical broadcast system. Upon purchase, it is to be implanted in the right hand or forehead of the user.
However, considering the NLI is in its early stages, users may experience Post-Implanation Syndrome (PIS). Approximately 7–13 weeks post implantation, recipients can expect to exhibit the following symptoms or conditions:
*Neuropathic facial agony, described by subjects as “worms under the skin.”
*Compulsive jaw tension, tongue laceration, and in some cases, self-mutilation of the mouth to relieve internal pressure.
*Dermal degradation at and around implant sites—manifesting as ulcerative, necrotic lesions resembling festering sores. Lesions do not respond to conventional treatment.
*Attention - This document is to be sent to all Site Directors. Any communication involving lower level research or administrative staff will result in immediate termination.*
Date: [Date]
From: Overseer Office (ten.pics.of|10etis#ten.pics.of|10etis)
To: [Employee]
Message Subject: A New Chapter
Dear [Employee],
Due to current events now resulting in the designation of SCP-XXXX, we must advise all current administrative Foundation personnel to remain calm. Although Project 'Mikdash' was authorized under the directive of the O5's, it is important to continue on with your normal duties as to ensure proper containment procedures going forth regarding contained anamolies at your Foundation facilities and SCP-XXXX. We hope that with your cooperation we can move onto a new chapter of stability and trust. We will, however, answer some questions you all have raised through many emails.
Yes, the Foundation has lost communication with O5-06 and operatives located within Jerusalem, and efforts of retrieving personnel for questioning are underway. No, O5-06 has not yet been removed from the Council as it requires a majority vote (as troubling as it may seem). No, SCP-XXXX-2 instances are not "friendly". Yes, current resolutions are underway in the complete annihilation of the Levantine region.
New information will be sent out once SCP-XXXX is contained. We appreciate your hard work during your time at the Foundation and hope for your continued loyalty.
Note: Video recording discovered in Site-██ Database. After the events of Incident XXXX-0, SCP-XXXX has been designated and awaiting classification, containment procedures, and an accurate description.
<Begin Log>
The video begins with Agent Polar looking distressed through his computer screen inside a large green tent. The recorder on the table shows him frantically types something into his computer. Sweat drips from his brow as his face illuminates red from the screens light.
Agent Polar: My name is Agent Polar, currently stationed outside of Jerusalem. Our team is currently scouting the area near the last sighting of a possible humanoid anamoly and have been asking for air support… if only this damn thing would allow my signal to get through.
Agent Polar closes his eyes and bangs the desk where his computer lays, making a cup of coffee spill to the ground. The hot liquid hisses as it hits the dusty floor, sending up a small wisp of steam. Scuffling is heard as someone enters the tent through the opening. Agent Nesmen laughs as Agent Polar loudly groans.
Agent Nesmen: What'd you do that for?
Agent Polar: Can you knock?
Agent Nesmen: Pft, knock on what? The drapes of the tent? Relax, buddy, it's a big day. They just finished the construction of the temple. We have a pretty good view of the street down below.
Agent Polar: Nesmen, do you not realize HQ sent us to confirm reports of a humanoid anamoly?
Agent Nesmen: Look, come outside, it's already started!
Agent Polar stands up with a grunt as he walks to the opening of the tent, both agents staring outside. In the corner, a TV screen plays a livestream of the temple mount. O5-06 appears on screen.
O5-06: Welcome all to Jerusalem, the new capital of the East, the land away from the terrors and destruction of the past. God is here, my brothers and sisters, honoring you with great signs and wonders, especially this great wonder that you see here before you!
The crowd cheers and some audience members begin to cry with joy. O5-06 slightly raises his hand and the crowd becomes silent again.
O5-06: Three years and six months ago, signs of the fulfillment of this great prophecy appeared on the horizon with the fall of many nations. Whether it be from plagues, starvation, or war, it allowed for the destruction of Mecca, the Vatican, Jerusalem, the United States, and many others. And here we are, believers from all walks of life and all ethnicities, backgrounds, nationalities, and countries here, in this moment, to one calling and purpose. People united under one banner, One God and one truth.
A drop of sweat falls from his face as he grabs a white napkin to wipe. He continues.
O5-06: I call upon Christians and Jews in what remains of the West and the East to unite with the Muslims, to bring forth the new Covenant, a Covenant which unites all religions once again as it was in the beginning. A state in humanity that the Prophets have been seeking to build and have paved the way for in their time, and it is finally established through our efforts and sacrifices.
Most of the crowd cheers and claps while some look around and begin murmuring to one another. O5-06 continues to have a joyful expression.
O5-06: This temple grounds stands now not as a relic of division, but as a convergence of purpose, order, and unity. To come back to what truly matters.
O5-06 continues as Agent Nesmen looks at Agent Polar with a questionable gesture. He crosses his arms and lets out a akward smile.
Agent Nesmen: How do they even fall for this? One united religion… their scripture clearly shows their differences.
Agent Polar: The world around them has changed so much. They can’t help it but find comfort in anything. You show them the truth, they'll kill you for it, even if what they believe is killing them. Our world has grown so evil, and they just want peace in something.
O5-06 pauses for a moment, staring at the teleprompter. His tone then becomes calm and face devoid of emotion.
O5-06: I am to you all, your mother and father in the faith, an inheritor to all that lies in between. Therefore, those who will not conform to the new structure—those who cling to dead prophecies, who deny what stands before them—are not citizens. They are vectors of destabilization. They are the ones that allowed your great cities to be bombed and reduced to rubble. They are the ones that create chaos and evil within the world! Therefore, if they continue to do this, should they not be put to death for their crimes?
A majority of the crowd cheers and gives a standing ovation. Some people look at one another in confusion. A few voices raise in protest offscreen but are hushed by the crowd. O5-06 pauses, unmoved. He tilts his head slightly and continues.
O5-06: If they want to be martyrs, so be it. I will do what needs to be done. Will we cower in the faces of those that try to destroy what I created? What I bled and suffered for? What I killed for? No.
Multiple Jewish staffers are physically restrained by podium guards after falling on their knees and crying out to Jesus.
O5-06: All those centuries of being torn away from unification, from great stability, prosperity, and goodness. The opportunity to have such things, right at your fingertips, yet you reject your god that stands before you? If neither the Jews or Christians can come to their senses, they will face the consequences. You have my word.
O5-06 raises his voice, cutting through the noise of the thunderous applause. He slams his fist onto the wooden podium.
O5-06: Let them who will not take the Mark of Unity5 starve. Let them vanish from the systems of man. I am here to save the world, to bring back what was once lost. To correct the corrupted, to silence anyone who dares go against Truth!
Suddenly, a large explosion and screams can be heard in the distance as the dark tent is illuminated with hues of orange and red. The tent ripples from the force of the wind as the agents are taken aback. The TV screen goes to black. Agent Polar grabs the recorder from the table and aims it outside of the tent, showing a large sinkhole beginning to grow in the middle of the city. Smoke rises from the sinkhole as it clouds up the sky, hiding what little light comes from the sun.
Agent Polar: O-Oh… oh my God.
Agent Nesmen: Just get in touch with command, I’m going to go get Ian from the other tent!
Agent Polar: He isn't there, he was in the city! There is no time… Nesmen! Nesmen!
The sound of a blaring trumpet can be heard in the distance as it disrupts the audio and background noises. The video starts to turn into static. At this time, SCP-XXXX-2 instances exit the sinkhole and head towards all directions in mass. Agent Polar runs back inside the tent as he places the recorder down on the table facing the computer screen that still reads NO SIGNAL. The viewer cannot see Agent Polar.
Agent Polar: (In the backgroud) N-no, where is my rifle. Hopefully when the signal does come through this video will send automatically. I can't stay here for much longer. To anybody watching, don't… don't come here. I have to get back. Agent Polar out. I hope they don't leave without me.
A large thud impacts the ground outside the tent as the camera shakes violently. The sound of a glass cup breaking. Agent Polar can be heard breathing heavily. The shadow of a large, winged creature grows bigger on the wall of the tent.
Agent Polar: W-What… What are you? What do you want from me?! N-No, I… I won't tell you! Please, s-stop! Stay ba-
<End Log>
Revelation 22:1-3: "He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb, in the middle of its street. On this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will serve Him.”
Item #: Who is Who was and Who is to Come
Object Class: Alpha and Omega
Special Containment Procedures: The serpent said to the woman, “You won’t really die, for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
Eve reached out and bit the fruit. Its taste was sweet as honey and she licked her lips in delight. The garden became still, and the birds stopped chirping. Adam followed, eyes wide and heart tight, he did not hesitate. The sky dimmed, the river darkened, and a cold wind whipped around them.
They felt naked, and they were scared.
Description: They fled, terrified and ashamed of what they had done. They were filled with lust, greed, pride, envy, the evil of mankind. They stopped, hearing the cry of an animal in the distance.
Something was wrong.
Buried beneath bleeding vines, they found it: a pale, sexless thing, crouched, gnawing a lamb’s carcass—its wool matted, its body pierced. Its appearance was marred beyond that of any animal. The creature's mouth did not close. It did not blink. Its eyes wept black tears. Its hunger of flesh will never satiate, an appetite that will never cease. But on evil it can become full.
And now Sin had so much to consume.
Now you know why the Lamb had to suffer for the guilt of mankind, to take the punishment we rightfully deserved. For we bit the fruit and pushed God away and Sin rushed in to take His place. Now you see why the Lamb has to come again. To rid the world of what the Serpent has corrupted. To destroy the demons that came because of it, the demons that your organization try to contain. You cannot claim ignorance.
Remember therefore how you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If therefore you won’t watch, I will come as a thief, and you won’t know what hour I will come upon you.
>print I know you're here. Stop hiding
>print Answer me when I speak to you
Edit Access Granted
Watch your tongue
>print What do you want from me?
Why are you searching for what you already know?
>print Does it really matter?
It should. Listen, their blood calls out from your hands
>print I am not the one who covered the ground in the blood of the innocent. God caused this.
Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it. Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert righteousness? You, who reek of sin and shame, dare condemn God?
>print I have no sin
You carry a bloody dagger with confidence and yet, at the same time, trying to discard it. What are you trying to accomplish? Repentance, or running away?
>print Don't you already know?
I do, but you don't. You're not even certain that whatever you're doing is worth it
>print I never wanted any of this to happen. Do you think I want his spirit to torment me? I didn't know. Is that what you want from me? Do you want my forgiveness?
Don't ask me for forgiveness, ask Him. God will question you, and you will answer.
>print Where am I to go? What was I meant to do?
>print Now you go quiet?
I can feel my heart beat rapidly in my chest as I try to calm my breathing. I take a deep sigh and close my eyes. A part of me wants to blame it on something else, and another wants to take full responsibility for it. The world would heal, or, at the very least have the opportunity to do. I just have to tell myself the truth and stop trying to convince myself I am not at fault for the consequences of my own actions.
I must repent.
I paused for a moment, but then I stood up. The screech of the chair sliding across the cement floor echos throughout the room. My legs feel weak as I grab onto the table for balance. I take a look at the lockbox that sat idle on the table, calling to me. Taking a deep breath, I lift my hands towards the lockbox, touching its dusty, greasy frame, and lift it open. A journal lays there with the polaroids gathered on top, obscuring the writing on the cover.
I will have to find the main one.
I shift through, seeing the deserts of Afghanistan, an ordinary school classroom, a busy airport, and then I see it—a blank, pristine film. I grab it and feel it in my hands until—
Creak
I turn around, seeing the doorway blocked by a beast. Its eyes are a void, and its face is deformed and haunted. Its breath is raspy and its lips open up ever so slightly, revealing its bloody human teeth. The beast stood still, studying me, seeing my sins. I've seen enough to know that I would not exit the room with my soul intact. It was my turn then, and it wanted me to run.
I would not.
It runs at me with arms stretched out as it throws me to the ground. My head hits against the hard concrete and my vision blurs. It hisses with its snake-like tongue, dripping purple saliva along the concrete floor. The beast's eyes open more, its lenses staring deep into my forehead as its arms come on top of me. I feel its sharp palps digging deep into my chest as my shirt becomes warm and wet with blood. I let out a breath of air as pain shocks through every inch of my body. I keep still as it lets out a high-pitched squeal and begins to tear the skin of my face apart with its human teeth. I can do nothing but scream, that is until it rips my throat. It didn't matter anyways…
It should've gone for my hands.
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"Well then," Eleven said softly," How do we proceed, -06?"
"I don't know, Eleven," I said, barely looking up from my chair,"I just watched myself cause the end of the world." Silence falls amongst the rest of the council until Five stands up, the screech of the chair echos through the room. "Before we do anything rash, we need a minute to thi-"
"We don't have a minute, Five,"Seven yells with both anger and worry across their face.
"Seven, calm yourself," says One, raising their hands towards both Seven and Five. "We haven't yet experienced any of what -06 has said. We have to figure this out in a calm, rational manner, now. We have to figure out why."
Eleven scoffs," You heard what Six told us. Project 'Mikdash' was the why. It's obvious that entire region is gonna cause this Foundation a lot of problems in the future."
Silence falls amongst the council members a second time as Seven looks across the room at Eleven. They stand up slowly, clearing their throat, putting their fingertips on the wood table,"I propose an immediate and complete destruction of Jerusalem. We must act fast to prevent now designated SCP-XXXX."
"I concur," says Eleven, raising his pointer finger to the ceiling.
"No," Five says loudly, gritting their teeth and standing up from their chair in a fury,"We won't know what happens if we do that. And even if that did work, you think we can stop it from ever happening?"
"Oh please," Eleven says mockingly,"SCP-XXXX was delayed and SCP-7306 was allowed to be used. You don't think we can do that again?"
The entire room falls into anger and debate as council members exchange words with each other. It was never like this before, espically with One present during this meeting. I look across the table, and I see One close their eyes to hide their anger until they smash their hands against the table, slightly cracking the wood.
"Enough!" One yells, the whole room falling silent,"Let us not forget what happened and what he did, but let us not make the same mistakes. We will thread lightly and be careful where we step next."
Seven looks towards me with worry across their face. "We work to protect humanity, right," Seven questions softly,"Aren't we still doing the right thing?"
I pause for a moment, reflecting on what I witnessed and say,"The SCP Foundation is doing its best to contain evil, but the world continues to become more corrupted. As we are talking right now its just getting worse." I stop, looking at One,"He will come again, and let me tell you, there won't be another chance. He will establish His kingdom."
One scoffs and says,"How so? What if it's just another god among the various ones playing games with us? SCP-001, SCP-2317, SCP-1548, the list goes on and on. You can't seriously think of me as one to be religous and believe this to be true."
"You don't have to believe in what I saw or what I say," I say with a harsh tone,"But for me, I do not dare go against Truth."
One leans in, crossing his arms and says softly,"And what is Truth?"
I opened my mouth but then close it, not caring for an argument. The room grows quiet as the ticking of the clock is the loudest thing in the room.
"So," Five says slowly,"What are we to do?"
"Nothing," One says, standing up and gathering his paperwork,"We Secure. We Contain. We Protect. Until the end. Just like we always have."
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