Season 1, Episode 13: Erosion

Bill's POV

Bill Parker sighed heavily as he thought about his conversation with Marlene Kingston. He could probably say that he wasn't really surprised by her reaction. Not everyone would raise their hands to become a believer.

Bill knew the truth about heaven and hell. This wasn't something to make jokes about. Hearing the news about Sally Graves and Gordon Bernall was certainly disheartening enough. He didn't want to have to hear about anyone else from Flight 248 dying.

Yet, it was inevitable. Bill knew that from what Paul Karoski had told them. The population on earth would dwindle during the Tribulation period. The numbers of people that died as a result of the Rapture was already frightening enough as it was. But Bill knew there was no point in trying to avoid the truth. No, he needed to face the truth and accept it.

Bill could only imagine what Carpathia would have in store for him and the other members of the Resistance. There was no way he would just sit back and allow all this devastation to occur. He needed to take control of the situation.

Bill sat down in the living room and prayed. He prayed for Ben. He prayed for the other members of the Resistance, especially Sandy. He prayed for Marlene. He prayed for the other passengers from Flight 248 that still hadn't believed.

Bill had to wonder how Paul would be able to convince others to become believers or to join the Resistance. Serious action needed to be taken.

Sandy's POV

Sandy Comstock was in his hotel room. He had ordered room service that night, deciding to satisfy his appetite. After he finished eating, he felt nervous.

He opened his Bible and read at least two chapters from it. But he still couldn't stop worrying about the meeting with Carpathia. If Paul was right about the Romanian leader being the Antichrist, he simply didn't stand a chance. He knew he would be in a very dangerous situation.

Sandy then rushed to the bathroom. He threw water in his face. He looked in the mirror, filled with trepidation and discomposure. He realized that he might end up dying tomorrow. If something outlandish happened at that meeting, he probably would not be able to withstand any pressure.

God, give me the strength to go through this, Sandy thought. I need your help. Please, help me. I want to live. Help me to see Carpathia for who he really is.

Sandy could at least comfort himself with the fact that if he did die during tomorrow's meeting, at least he would see his parents again in heaven. This world was just too dangerous for him and the other members of the Resistance.

Larry's POV

Larry Levine had woken up that morning. For a moment he had expected Jozie to come down to breakfast with Marcus and Kyle. But then he remembered that they all had disappeared.

Larry put his head in his hands and sobbed. This was clearly something he would never really be able to get over.

Larry knew that he had to take responsibility for his own actions. He was glad he surrendered to God when he did. He didn't know what would be in store for him and the other members of the Resistance, but he would be prepared for whatever would come his way. He had to step up and watch out for whatever Carpathia or other enemies of God were planning.

Eddie's POV

Eddie Exton had asked Rohit Sharma, Kade Gordonhurst, and Tony Cataldo to come over to his house so the four of them could create the website. At least Rohit and Tony weren't fighting at that moment.

Eddie spent at least twenty minutes designing the website and creating a logo on it. Then he had the name of their group, The Resistance, on the front of the website in bold and capitalized letters.

"This looks excellent", Rohit said.

"The feeling is mutual", Tony said.

"I agree", Kade said.

Eddie only hoped this would garner the attention of all the unbelievers. Perhaps, some of them would become believers and maybe even join the Resistance.

Bill's POV

The next morning Paul called Bill and the other members of the Resistance in Illinois to New Hope Village Church for another meeting.

"We will all be praying for Sandy", Paul said. "He is a fellow member of the Resistance and we are asking God to allow his life to be spared.

They all stood and held hands as they prayed. Bill found his hands clasped with Paul and Sylvester.

"Father God", Paul prayed. "Help out brother Sandy as he comes face-to-face with possibly the evilest man in the face of the world. Give him, courage, God. Help Sandy to survive. Give him the right words if the time comes for him to speak."

Sandy's POV

Sandy was walking to the United Nations building. He watched as fellow co-workers from Global Weekly passed by him to enter the building. So far, Sandy hadn't spotted Carpathia.

Sandy then saw the back of a woman who seemed familiar. He then recognized her. She was on Flight 248. It was Joyce Dancer.

Sandy then watched as Joyce turned around.

"Hey!", she exclaimed. "I know you, don't I?"

"Yes", he said. "You were on Flight 248, right? You know, when the disaster happened?"

"Yes, I was", Joyce said. "What was your name, again?"

"Sandy Comstock", he said. "Your name's Joyce Dancer, right?"

"Yes."

Sandy smiled. "Well, see you around, I guess."

Sandy walked into the United Nations building. Already, he could see that at least thirty people had gathered in the room where the meeting was supposed to take place.

Then Sandy spotted Carpathia. He was smiling at the ambassadors representing specific countries.

Sandy was close enough to hear some of the conversations.

"Truly an honor to see you here…."

"You look exquisite."

Sandy had to wonder if Carpathia was just being polite for personal gain later. He hated to think of what could happen if something went wrong.

"Good to see all of you, gentlemen", Carpathia said. "I would like to introduce to you my tutor from Romania, Marius Balan. He has been quite helpful for my educational background and career."

Sandy had to wonder if Balan had killed Carpathia's chemistry teacher during his last year of high school.

"I am so proud of your progress, Nicolae", Balan said.

Carpathia smiled. Sandy was then shocked when Carpathia pulled a gun from underneath his shirt. Carpathia then pointed the gun towards the crowd of people that were now watching the scene.

Author's Note: The next episode will be the season finale, and then it will be on to Season 2!