Disclaimer: If I owned Dark Angel or V would I be writing fanfiction?

Summary: Father Jack Landry remembers the pulse. More than that he remembers what actually happened, not just the government cover-up.

Pairings: Max/Logan & Jack/Erica

Notes: Welcome to the next part of The Soldier Priest. This story frequently changes viewpoints allowing the reader to see the same events through the eyes of multiple characters. This Chapter's POV character is Ben.

Interlude: A Killer's Confession

I feel eyes upon me the second I enter the church. I ignore them. Here, in the Blue Lady's sanctuary nobody can hurt me. Even if they tried they wouldn't be able to. She will protect me through anything.

Reverently I step up to the statue that bares her image and gently lay my gift at her feet. She has done so much for me, the least I can do is to strengthen her in return.

Suddenly I feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Someone is coming up behind me. I bristle, who dares interrupt my worship of the Lady? I whirl on the intruder. But the sight of her stops me in my tracks. Max. It figures that she would be the one to find me. Out of all of us she was always the one who cared the most about keeping our little family together. Zach protected us, I gave us faith, but Max held us together. I can't hold back my smile. Didn't I ask the Lady just yesterday for a companion to share in my struggles? And now here Max is. Truly the Lady is powerful.

But she doesn't smile when she sees me. She just looks sad. As if she's disappointed in me. Then she whispers, "Ben, why are you doing this?"

Instantly, my blood runs cold, and the smile disappears from my face. This is not my Max. My Max would have understood. Would have known that I need the strength that the Lady gives me for doing her work. Slowly I approach her and give the only reply I can. If even part of her is still my Max she'll understand. "You know why."

With that I race from the church, Max hot on my heels. The second I exit the building I slam the door behind me, buying myself just enough time to conceal myself before Max makes it outside.

From my hiding place I watch from the shadows as Max looks around for me. For several minutes she searches for me, but she can't find where I am hiding. This doesn't surprise me. No one can find me if I don't want to be found.

At last she leaves, but I stay hidden watching and listening to those entering the church. I need a new partner in the game. Perhaps the Lady will guide me to a new partner from among the people here.

As I'm listening I hear a woman mention that she is here for confession. My interest piqued I follow her into the church, where she heads to a small grate covered booth.

Interesting. Apparently in confession people speak to the priest about their sins and troubles and he intercedes with the Lady on their behalf. I think I'll speak to him. Perhaps he can help me understand what it is the Lady wants with me.

AN: I know, I know, I'm really far behind in updating this. I promise I will get it caught up. The next chapter, which was supposed to be up last week, is written and will be posted later today, and today's chapter is currently being written.

Please review, and check back later for the next chapter.

Til Next Time,

Regal

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Chapter 3: Confession is Good for the Soul