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"Come ye children listen to me.
I will teach you the fear of the LORD."
Psalm 34:11
When I was a little girl my mother would remind me
each night before bed to open up my heart to God
for he was kind merciful and just.
Things changed when my father left a few years later
leaving her to raise me and my brothers in a place
on the edge of the Mojave Desert.
She never talked of a kind merciful God again.
Instead she spoke of a prophecy.
Of a time when all the world would be covered in darkness
and the fate of Mankind would be decided.
One night I finally got up the courage to ask my mother
why God had changed why he was so mad at his children.
"I don't know" she said tucking the covers around me
"I guess he just got tired of all the bullshit."
"Legion"
Lost Angeles December 23rd 1:02 AM
God damn animals. Nights like this I'd like to take
a match to this city so I could watch all these
motherfuckers burn.
Just a good ol' boy barbecue eh?
A fresh start. That’s what this place needs.
Pow!
Jesus...
Fuck!
Stop!
Drop the bags! Put your hands on your head!
It’s starting.
There isn’t much time.
Shut the fuck up and drop the bags now!
Hands on your head!
On your head!
Turn around! Turn the fuck around!
Let him go!
Let him fuck...
What the...?
Burton!
What are you doing Michael? These weren't your orders.
What are you saying?
No I'm following my own orders now.
Then you will die along with the child.
Burton you fucking know this guy?
What the hell are you...?
"Paradise Falls"
You okay Jeep?
- Sorry I woke you Charlie. - Yeah. Wasn't you.
He's been kicking up a storm all night.
Must know something I don't.
Another bad dream?
It's just stress Jeep that's all.
You do too much worrying.
About this place. About your dad.
About me.
You're the only thing I like to worry about.
See what I mean?
You're worried about a girl that's eight months pregnant
and it isn't your baby.
It's enough to give anybody nightmares.
Go ahead and make fun of me.
- Everybody else does. - Come on.
You know how much I appreciate everything that
you and Bob are doing for me.
But a month from now the baby will have a new family
I need to start to think about what the hell
I'm gonna do with my life.
You're still going through with it?
I'm not ready to be a mother.
Christ I can barely take care of myself as it is.
I could help you.
We could do it together.
I want to.
You got to stop carrying the weight of the world
on your shoulders Jeep.
I don't know whether I like it very much being
seen around with an angel without any wings.
I've got to earn them and you'll help me won't you?
Lord as my witness Bob one of these days that
thing's gonna hit you back.
What are you talking about Percy?
We got a special relationship here.
Yeah they got names for that kind of relationship.
But lonely walls I'll keep you company.
It's disgusting.
You're right. It is disgusting.
Really. How can she go out in public looking like that?
I don't know. Why don't we just ask her?
Howard Don't. You'll embarrass me.
Audrey honey?
Your mother was wondering if you got dressed this morning
with the specific intention of showing your ass off
to the entire world?
It's because I woke up hoping to get double teamed
by a couple of meth head truckers in some bathroom
of a desert shithole.
It's good that we got stuck here.
I feel satisfied with that answer. I really do.
I'm being punished for something I know it.
Shit.
Next service in 50 miles.
50 miles?
- Merry Christmas. - What's so merry about it?
You know that shit isn't good for the baby.
Guess I should think about quitting then.
Before you quit can I get one from you?
You can buy a whole pack inside.
How about I get one from you and I give you
two from the pack you're gonna sell me?
I'm kind of lost.
Am I right here?
Not even close.
Son of a bitch...
Are there any phone around here that actually work?
Bob will probably let you use the diner phone
if you ask him nice. Maybe pay him a little something.
I think I can handle that.
You got anything in there to eat? Pancakes or...
Yup. We got a buttermilk stack for three seventy-five
French toast for four dollars if you're into that.
Personally I like the pancakes though.
- You okay Charlie? - Yeah I'm fine.
This guy is just lost.
Who is that?
What do you want me to do?
Talk to him!
Things should have been ready two hours ago.
I hope Salem Lights are all right that's all we got left.
Charlie where have you been?
It's not a resort we've got orders stacking up.
You best not be smoking again.
Not in your condition.
Bob see where I'm at right now?
Can my condition really get any worse?
- Besides you ain't one to talk. - What? I quit two years ago.
Yeah? So why are you still carrying that
fancy lighter around?
Gift from my ex-wife. I'm sentimental.
I want to remember how much I hate her guts.
Hey man you got a phone I can use?
My cell phone has no reception and the
phone booth outside is busted.
Excuse me is there any news about when our
car might be fixed? You said your boy
would have us back on the road two hours ago.
The rate we're going we'll be lucky to make it to
Scottsdale by Christmas.
Hey. Hood's up on this car. That mean anything to you?
Yeah.
What the hell are you working on that's so
damn important you're not doing your job.
Found it under a bunch of stuff in the storage shed.
I know you never liked throwing anything away
- What are you doing? - What?
Jeep I like Charlie. I do. And I think it's nice you're
- giving her a helping hand. - Leave me alone.
She's not your responsibility! Hey!
Don't you walk away from me when I’m talking to you!
How long you gonna follow her around like a puppy dog?
Just gonna clean up her mess while she steps out with
- with every other guy but you? - Don't say that about her!
She's not like that.
Look.
I know it doesn't make much sense to you.
Sometimes it doesn't make sense to me either.
I've been having these dreams about her.
Some of them so bad...
I wish I'd never have to sleep again.
I can't explain it dad.
I just feel like it's something I got to do.
You know your mother thought I was crazy.
For wanting to buy this place.
It's all the way up here in the middle of nowhere
But I just knew it was something I had to do.
I couldn't explain it either. Just like you.
I told your mother: "Trust me"
"You just wait and see when they build that mall
with all the superstores like they've been planning
on for years this place is going to be a goldmine."
Only problem was: I was wrong.
They went and built the thing in another county
and I looked pretty damn stupid.
And I see you making the same damn mistake.
Believing in something that's never going to happen.
You listen to me son. It's time for you to leave here.
I don't want to see you wake up one day
old and pissed off realizing you're lost
just like everybody else that stops here.
Go on. Fix the car.
I want these people out of here by nightfall.
He's about this close to wrapping it up.
What is wrong with you today?
I told you to get the satellite TV.
But you didn't want to listen.
What the hell do I need that crap for?
The History Channel man.
I got all the history I can take.
- That's for sure. - What's your beef now?
You don’t need to be watching this anyway.
Alright baby. This is gonna be it right here.
"This is not a test"
Clear as day.
What the hell is that?
Well they're testing something.
"This is not a test"
That doesn't look like a test.
Hey man I need to use the phone.
It's back past the kitchen.
Excuse me but if this were an actual emergency
wouldn't they be giving us instructions on what to do?
Percy check out that old radio of yours
See if there's any news about the TV.
Put my little man on the phone.
Because a father is supposed to be able
to talk to his son that’s why.
I don't care what your lawyer said I got my
own lawyer now put him on the god damn phone.
Hello?
Your phone is breaking up do you hear me?
Shit.
Maybe there was an earthquake.
A lot of people could be hurt.
Not if it was centered in the desert.
Yeah could be nothing to worry about.
- So why is the TV out? - Maybe it was terrorists.
Oh God.
For crying out loud there's no use speculating.
I'll just call my brother up in Needles
he'll probably know something.
- I don't think so. - What do you mean?
I was just on the phone the shit cut off in the middle
of my conversation. I want my money back.
This is perfect absolutely perfect.
Hey hey everybody. Simmer down.
There's nothing to get excited about
they're probably just working on the lines.
Besides Jeep's going to have your car fixed in a jiffy
then you can be on your way so...
Good.
Have a seat wherever you want ma'am.
Specials are on the board.
- I already know what I want. - Okay. What will it be?
- I'll have a steak please. - How would you like it?
Rare if you would. And water no ice.
- Coming right up. - Charlie is it?
- Yeah - Unusual name for a girl.
So they say. I'll be right back with your water.
Hello I'm Gladys. Gladys Foster.
Oh hello Gladys it's so nice to meet you.
I'm Sandra. And this is my husband Howard.
What a nice looking young couple.
What brings you up to these parts?
We're on our way to Scottsdale but our car
broke down and we're stuck here until it's fixed.
What a nuisance.
Gladys the lines seem to be down around here
the phone and the TV and I was just wondering
if you might have heard something on your way up
about what's going on?
Oh you don't have to worry about that sweetheart.
It'll all be over soon.
Okay.
- So what are we looking at? - I don't know.
It's probably something wrong with the computer
but we don't have the gear to test it here.
Oh shit.
They're gonna be pissed.
Just tell them we'll call it in and tow it.
That's not gonna happen. The phone's out.
- What? - Yeah.
Thank you dear. How far along are you?
Oh just about there.
The father must be very proud.
I wouldn't know. He's out of sight out of mind.
I see.
So I take it you're not married?
- No. - That's too bad.
No I prefer it that way.
I don't need a man telling me what to do.
- But what about the baby? - I've got it under control.
But it's gonna burn.
What did you just say?
I said your fucking baby's gonna burn.
Go to hell lady.
- Fucking Jesus freak. - What happened?
All little babies are gonna burn.
Gladys...
Shut up you stupid fucking cunt. All you do is
- complain complain complain! - What?
- What? What? - Harold no...
I don't know who the hell you think you are
but I'd like you to apologize to my...
You're all going to fucking die!
What the fuck man?
Shoot her Jeep!
You will never save her.
Shoot that bitch!
Shoot her!
Somebody help me!
Don't look at me like that. I’m trying to help.
Calm down. Keep pressure on his neck.
Easy.
How far is it to the hospital?
How the hell did she do that?
I don't know. I don't know.
70 maybe 80 miles.
80 miles?
- Please drive faster. - Okay.
What the hell is that?
It's clouds what do you think they are?
Clouds don't buzz!
I can't believe she was still standing after Percy
hit her with that frying pan.
He broke her fucking neck I saw it I swear.
Did you see the gun that guy had?
What's a guy doing with a gun like that?
Hey Jeep. It's alright son.
I couldn't pull the trigger. I froze.
I saw what I needed to do. But I was too afraid.
She would've killed you. She would've killed Charlie.
Hey. You ain't got nothing to be ashamed of.
You hear me son?
Not everybody can play the hero.
Especially when it comes to pulling the trigger.
What happened? What's going on?
- Gonna get my Bible! - What for?
Somebody's gotta start praying.
Jesus she's burning up.
How is that possible? She's been dead for an hour.
I don't care how long she's been dead.
The bitch just walked on the ceiling.
She ain't staying in here.
The old bitch is heavy. Hold her up.
- Where are the flies? - How am I supposed to know?
Are you asking me to explain the behavior of a
motherfucking pestilence?
Hey. Somebody's coming.
Now what?
- Alright. Now we're talking. - What is that? LAPD?
- I'm from Vegas man. - Give me the gun.
Oh my God.
Charlie wait.
Take one more step and I'll drop you right there.
Is that how you greet all your customers?
Mister after what we've been through you're lucky
we don't shoot you first and greet you later.
Let me see your teeth.
Teeth god damnit! Let me see them!
No shark teeth Pop.
Okay then how about you tell us your name?
Michael.
Sorry about that Michael.
We had this old lady here went crazy in my place.
She had these teeth. Never seen anything like it
Practically bit a man in half.
What are you doing out here anyway?
You don't look like any policeman I ever saw.
Even the ones from L.A.
But he's got to be right?
Who would be crazy enough to steal a cop car?
- You don't know do you? - Don't know what?
We don't know anything. Nothing works the TV
the radio the phone.
- I'm running out of time. - Hold on there fella.
You better start talking or get the hell out of here.
Dad just tell him you're sorry.
Hey hey hey Sir!
Now I'm sure you don't want to go spilling blood
for no good reason in front of all these decent people.
What do you say?
Just let Bob go and then you will be on your way
nice and easy.
They're here.
You're gonna need this.
- Wait who's here? - More like her.
What do you mean like her?
Hold on. I don't think that's such a good idea.
- Dad I can handle it. - He can handle it.
He doesn't have a choice.
Don't do anything brave.
- What's happening? - Better get back inside.
Jeep come on!
Everybody stay calm!
Okay we're locked in here so what do we do now?
Alright Rambo. You got us up here.
You mind telling us what we're fighting?
Listen!
You hear what I'm hearing?
- What the hell is that? - Sounds almost like...
Ice cream?
Can't be fucking serious right?
There's a safety switch on the side of your weapon
Push it all the way down. Two clicks.
Now when this starts you hold on tight.
Otherwise you're gonna blow your hand off.
What the fuck are you all looking at me for?
"Frosty Treats"
Audrey. Honey listen. It's the Ice Cream Man.
Oh man he don't look that bad.
Oh shit oh shit oh shit.
Oh damnit!
Get ready.
Is that it?
Now! Shoot now!
They're just regular people.
Not Anymore! Keep firing!
Don't let them get near the windows.
Howard!
See what you made me do mother?
There you are!
Let me go! He's alive! He's out there!
- He's out there. - He's gone.
You okay?
Yeah yeah I'm fine.
Thanks.
I told you not to do anything brave.
We got them running.
What happened?
Someone needs to be on the roof.
- I'll go. - Hold on.
You better start talking.
The last time God lost faith in man he sent a flood.
This time he sent what you see outside.
Are you saying this is the Apocalypse?
I'm saying this is an extermination.
Those things outside are just vessels.
They're possessed.
The weakest willed are the easiest to turn.
Possessed by what? Demons?
No...
By angels.
Hold on. I don't know what book you've been reading
But in my version the angels are good guys.
Well the truth I'm afraid is never that simple.
Bullshit. I'm not a pastor but I've never heard of no
Ice Cream Man or old lady eating raw meat
jumping on the ceiling with baby teeth.
So I don't know what the fuck you're talking about.
Hold on. How do you know so much about them?
Because until last night I was on their side.
- So you're saying you... - Yeah yeah that's right.
Yesterday I was fucking Santa Claus.
You know this is crazy right? I mean...
I don't even believe in God.
Well that's just fine Bob he doesn't believe in you either.
He doesn't believe in any of this anymore.
I knew this day was coming I just didn't think
- I'd be around to see it. - Come on Percy!
What are we even talking about this for?
Angels and possessed people. It's not real! It's...
Have you looked outside Bob?
Those people aren't exactly our regular customers!
So are you here to protect us?
No not you.
Her.
Me? Why me?
Because your child is the only hope humanity has
of survival.
Wait just a minute. This can't be happening.
I'm nobody I'm just a waitress.
- I don't even own a car. - None of that matters anymore.
Either your child lives or mankind dies.
So we're supposed to hold those things off
- until the baby gets here? - That's it.
I'm only eight months pregnant.
This shit can't be happening man.
How are we supposed to survive here for a month?
We won't have to.
- It's coming soon isn't it? - Yes.
Listen. I simply don't care what you people believe.
And those things outside they don't care either.
They just want the child dead.
Now this first attack was a test of our strength.
The next will be a test of our weakness.
Now we can sit here and discuss it...
Or you can try to help me.
But believe me. Something much worse is on the way.
Sons of bitches.
They're out there I can feel them.
- So what's with that gun? - What?
Your piece. The one you killed grandma with.
Don't reckon it's for hunting buck.
- I use it for protection. - Protection from what?
- From people. - People?
- People that be starting shit. - Regular people or just...
No. Not regular regular people but you know...
Irregular people then.
Get the fuck out of here man.
I got my reasons for doing what I do and that's that.
I've never actually used it alright?
I may have flashed it scared a few folks but
It never actually fired off.
Not until today.
This shit is crazy man.
When I was a kid...
my father would sit by my bed every night
before I went to sleep.
And he's say to me:
"Percy if you don't wake up tomorrow
if it turns out that today
is your last day on earth.
Will you be proud
of what you've done in this life?
Because if you ain't
you better start getting square."
Fuck it.
- On the house. - Thank you.
- You hungry? - No.
Just because it's the end of the world
doesn't mean you have to starve.
I'm just happy we still have the gas on.
I never really cared much for beer.
Howard was the beer drinker in the family.
So what did you do? Before you came here.
I was a soldier. A general in His army.
What changed? What made you leave?
I was given an order I didn't believe in.
He lost faith. I didn't.
How come you still have faith?
I mean seems like everything I have faith in
cost me nothing but trouble.
When God chose your kind as the object of his love.
I was the first in all of heaven to bow down before you.
My love and my hope for mankind hasn't lessened yet.
But I have watched you trample that gift.
I've watched you kill each other over race and greed
Waging war over dust rubble and words in old books.
And yet in the midst of all this darkness
I see some people who will not be bowed.
I see some people who will not give up.
Even when they know hope is lost.
Some people who realize that being lost is so close
to being found.
I see you Jeep.
Fifteen years old your mother leaves you
your father withdraws from the world.
And you spend the next five years of your life
helping him find his way home.
You love a woman who has the child of another
and you love her making a fool of yourself.
Even though you know she may never love you
the way you love her.
You Jeep.
You are the reason I still have faith.
It's almost time for the next shift.
You have a question?
I question myself. And so should you.
Since their creation He's told us only to love.
I cannot stop.
They brought this judgment upon themselves.
They are just lost.
It's our place to guide them.
It's our place to obey.
Tell me Gabriel.
Do you wish to be a son who gives his father
what he wants... or what he needs?
It's not your test Michael.
How dare you listen to His heart?
Because he made this one.
It tells me we shouldn't lose faith now.
Too late. The order has been given.
The weak will turn against the strong
and we will undo what has been done.
If you defy him...
you'll anger him for the last time.
War is coming to man Michael. Whether you wish it or not.
The dogs of heaven will be unleashed.
Sandra
Howard?
Howard.
Help me!
- What are you doing? - He's alive! Let me go!
Mom what are you doing? Mom stop!
- Your father is alive! - He's not mom!
Let go of me!
No!
Percy?
It's my fault. I fell asleep.
- Dad... - Don't!
I did this. He trusted me.
Just like your mother I let him down.
Let everybody down.
Here. Mom If you take these you'll feel better.
This is your fault.
We were only here because of you.
We sacrificed everything for you.
No. You wanted to go. You said you wanted.
I loved my house.
I loved my life and you have ruined it.
You ruined everything!
- Everything! - Enough.
You're just gonna sit here and torture your daughter?
Can you come help me find a station that works?
Wait! Guys you gotta take a look at this
I'm hearing something.
If you're hear my voice we're getting the first bits
of good news since this Apocalypse began
nearly 48 hours ago.
A militia has formed on the outskirts of Las Vegas
and has begun to engage those affected.
Getting unconfirmed reports of other militias gathering
in Death Valley Zion and Red Ridge National Park.
Red Ridge that's like an hour from here.
Does that mean we can leave?
No.
- We're not going anywhere. - What?
I don't know about you but I gotta get out of here.
I won't risk being on the move when the baby comes.
It's too dangerous.
Dangerous? What the fuck you mean too dangerous?
...strength to survive. And have mercy for those
who are already lost.
- Hey. - Hey.
You okay?
The craziest thing is I don't want this baby.
I even went down to the clinic did you know that?
I remember sitting in the waiting room...
absolutely sure I was doing the right thing.
Then I started getting this feeling.
Like if I was falling into the deepest darkest
hole imaginable.
I couldn't breathe and I couldn't speak.
I kept thinking this must be what death feels like.
And when they called my name I just ran.
For a long time I...
I pretended I could go back whenever I wanted.
And end it like I'd planned.
But then I started getting that damn feeling again
I knew I had no choice.
Somehow this had already been decided.
It made me just...
Made me hate this thing growing inside me.
You shouldn't say things like that Charlie.
It ain't right. You'll get through this.
I know you will.
Why do you have so much faith in me Jeep?
God knows I've never given you or anybody a reason to.
Or is it just that you don't have any other hard-luck
cases to follow around is that it?
No. You're not the only one who’s had it hard
around here okay?
Let me know when you stop feeling sorry for yourself.
- So now you just have to... - Two clicks. All the way down.
I dated a marine last summer. He was kind of a gun freak.
- My parents hated him. - I bet they did.
My mom was right. It is my fault we are here.
- She didn't mean that. - Yes she did.
It's true.
The only reason why we're moving is because of me.
They thought my friends were a bad influence.
But I was the bad influence.
It's so really fucked up.
When I was a shorty the only time my old man ever
gave me attention was when I did something bad.
So you know what I did right?
What?
I got really good at being bad.
Problem is when you get older when you have a family
being bad is not so good.
Is it over?
- We back in business? - I don't think so.
- Better go downstairs - No I can handle it!
- Get downstairs. - No. I can handle it.
Take this just in case.
Get ready.
-Wait a minute. - Kyle are they...?
Kyle!
It's a trap. It's a trap!
They see them coming and turn their lights on.
Hey! Get back in your car! Get back in your car!
They won't make it!
Get in the car!
Don't you're gonna hit them too!
What the hell is that guy doing?
Don't open the door. If you do we all die.
Now what?
Fooled you.
Damn it to hell!
Oh God. Audrey.
You're gonna die now.
She's just a kid you can't just let her die.
I swear if you don't do something I will.
Wait. You stay here.
Open the door.
Run!
- I'll get some water. - Jeep!
Don't be scared. I just want to play with your baby.
- Are you hurt? - Where is he?
What the hell?
Oh God.
It's coming.
Just because I'm a girl does not mean
I know how to do this.
Stay calm and do exactly as I tell you.
How can you know what to do?
What a way to bring a child into the world.
- What the fuck is that? - He's coming.
- We need to hurry now. - What do you mean hurry?
This isn't exactly something we can hurry.
Charlie I need you to push now.
You push like you never pushed before. Push!
- Michael who is coming? - Push!
How many bullets do you have left?
Come on! That’s good!
Charlie you did it!
You did it.
It's okay.
No it's okay your baby is fine. Look.
It's alright. Give her some time.
Audrey.
He's beautiful.
I remember when you were a baby.
You used to look at me just like that.
Just like that.
Audrey I'm sorry about what I said to you before.
- I didn't mean it. - Yeah.
You're the most precious thing in the world to me.
It's just you and me now.
- Are we safe now? - No.
Now at least the child will have a chance.
To grow up.
A chance to lead the world out of darkness.
What happens until then?
You'll need to show him how.
What makes you think I can do that?
What makes you think I want to do that?
If he's so important why don't you take him?
Because his journey is yours.
Michael we need to go.
The possessed can't go near the child but he sent
someone who can someone like me.
- Like you? - Gabriel.
He's come here to do what I wouldn't.
You were the one who was supposed to kill the baby?
That's the order you didn't obey?
- We need to go. - What is he talking about?
Go grab whatever weapons we have left.
- What are you talking about? - We need to go now.
- Tell me! - Now!
The baby. The baby was never meant to be born.
The future has been unwritten. The child lives.
And while he does there's still hope.
Audrey!
- Mom! - Come come.
- What are you doing? - I heard them say.
They just want the baby. I will give them the baby.
- Then they'll let us go! - Give him back to me!
Why!? You didn't want him in the first place!
Come on Audrey. Audrey come with me!
It's just one baby.
No!
No Jeep not now!
The child! Get the child out of here!
- What about you? - Don't be afraid.
Find the Prophets. Learn to read the instructions.
Prophets? What Prophets? What instructions?
I knew he'd send you Gabriel.
You were always so eager to please him.
Unlike you. The rebellious son.
Your wings. They would have helped you now.
To not feel that burden is a dream.
You think you can defy Him and not pay the price?
The child lives.
It doesn't matter what happens to me.
Yours is a fools sacrifice Michael.
You can help them run but they won't escape.
Neither will you my brother.
I'm not running anymore.
That's enough. There's another way.
There is no other way.
That's enough.
You wanted to live like one of them.
Now you die like one of them.
Jeep. You arm.
The instructions.
Sorry. We're out of business.
Okay.
We need to figure out our weapon situation.
Hopefully Michael didn't take everything out of the car.
Look around.
I've got a flare gun and a couple of...
Audrey flare gun!
Hurry!
Do it!
Jeep?
- The baby? - Alive.
Audrey?
Give me the child.
No.
Then death will come to you both.
No!
Why do you continue to fight?
When you know all hope is lost.
Fuck you.
This can't be. You've disobeyed Him.
You gave him what he asked.
I gave him what he needed.
Do it.
Do it! Do it!
No.
When I was a little girl...
my mother spoke of a prophecy.
Of a time when all the world would be covered in darkness
and the fate of mankind would be decided.
One night I finally got up the courage to ask my mother
why God was so mad at his children.
"I don't know" she said tucking the covers around me
"I guess he just got tired of all the bullshit."
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