The Book of Max

Chapter One

After the death of Seamus, many prophets rise to teach the Light. As Max prophesised after Seamus was wrongly murdered by the man of Darkness, 'Seamus was the spark that started the fire'. The first people to preach the teaching of Light were called the early prophets. The early followers of the Light were persecuted for their beliefs, and opposition to the religion of Jehovah.

Seamus was murdered in the city of Washington, and his disciples were among him. After Seth had cold heartedly murdered Seamus, the Followers of the Light scattered for they knew not what to do next. Max is declared the new leader of this sect, and they travelled back to New York to regroup. News of Seamus's death spread like wildfire, and the ones of seek the Darkness celebrated.

Hearing of their regrouping, Seth cam to taunt the Followers of the Light. Max of Water confronted the one of the Dark. Mighty burst of waves appeared before Max, showing his mastery over the Elements.

He said, "For all time you will be cursed and hated, for the Light will survive and know you as the worm that you are. You may have killed Seamus, our leader, but we have regrouped and have elected I to be the new leader. Even Seamus acknowledge myself as a leader when we stood on that mountain years ago. With power and strength, we will defeat you in time, and our victory will be told throughout the ages. We will raise an army so great and large, of all people of skin color and age, that you will never overcome us!"

Seth replied with the Dark Spirit as his guide: "Foolish words, for Dark will make you retreat to the deepest caverns. Even if you try to run, this will be pointless as my army will hunt you down one by one. The Darkness has always been there, and always will be there."

Max said, "You are right the Darkness will always be there, but with the power of the Light we will shine a light whether your Shadows try to creep."

A thousand followers of Seth and the Dark Spirits watched this event occur. Using their dark powers, they began to stone Max, but before a single stone could touch Max he turned into a mist. Max barely escaped, and with bruises and scars, he returned to the other prophets and disciples of Seamus to warn them of the danger the Darkness posed.

He instructed the Followers of the Light to take refuge in the sewers and in the abandon subways, for these were safe places to hide. Once everyone was safe and in hiding, using an unused train carriage as a meeting room and place of worship, Max began to preach.

He said, "Come all those that embrace, for I have many things to tell you all. The Light has told me to go and teach all about the Light, travelling to the far corners of this land and go where Seamus could not. It is my task, and a heavy burden, to give them powers of Water. The Light has instructed me to inform you, the great prophets and disciples of Seamus, to do the same thing with your own powers. You must go forth travelling whether you can to find those strong in the Light, and to rain others of the Light, and of how to use the Powers. They are: Water Earth, Air and Fire, and all agree as one. You shall travel to each city along the East Coast, two by two, a Master and an Apprentice. Us five, the one who Seamus intrusted this great burden - Sally, Harold, Zeke, Rebecca, Samson – will travel like myself to all cities and convert as many people to the Light. As for Luke of Fire, you must stay here and tend the flames. Now go forth and be with comfort, for the Light is with you always."