LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Horsemen Saga - Midnight Ride

 CIS Productions Presents   LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow   Based on "Sleepy Hollow" TV Series   Based Upon "Legends of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving   Horsemen Saga - Season 2   Death Arc 

 Episode 26 - Midnight Ride   Death's Return Sub Arc - Episode 13   13th Episode of Season 2 



"The Information Age offers much to mankind, and I would like to think that we will rise to the challenges it presents. But it is vital to remember that information — in the sense of raw data — is not knowledge, that knowledge is not wisdom, and that wisdom is not foresight. But information is the first essential step to all of these."

- Arthur C. Clarke

 Previous Season: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - The Cranes Arc   Previous Crossover: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow & Sword of Kings Crossover - The Corbin Files   Previous Crossover Episode: LOTM: Crossover - The Corbin Files - Chapitre Douze et Fin (Final)   Previous Episode: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Horsemen Saga - Sin Eater   Tied-In Spin-Off: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior   Previous Spinoff Episode: LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior - Back into London (Part 1) 

Previously on LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow...


'' - Selina: Previously on LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow... ''

<p style="text-align:center;">' - ???: CALVIN! Calvin, are you all right!? '

''Calvin remained silent and started to cool down when he heard woman running upstairs and trying to reach him as soon as possible. He was now wearing like a typical exorcist, with long white cassock decorated in golden stripes. He also had a rosary with crucifix on his neck, holding a Bible in his hand.'' ''The door immediately opened, pushed by someone outside, and a woman rushed into the room. It was a petite woman with green dress and long, straight black hair that reached her shoulders.'' ''Calvin cooled himself down and stopped hallucinating. He sat back onto his bed with frustration. The woman outside was none other than Zoe Corinth, a survivor of the Feast of Apollo with mysterious origin, now living with Melvin and Calvin in the Vestige Hall as its waitress. Calvin only saw her as a sister figure since she seemed much younger than he was.  The name Kelly Kumquat made Zoe felt sad. She furrowed her eyebrows and sighed in sympathy.'' Zoe approached Calvin immediately and patted her shoulder to comfort him. ''Frustrated, Calvin then clenched his fist and slammed his thigh profoundly. He could never get rid of himself from witnessing something even more brutal and violent than the murder of La Gloton. The two's difference was simple La Gloton killed one people each location, while that monster had slaughtered a squad of people in front of them.'' ​​​​​​Sighed, Calvin then stood up from his bed as Zoe silently watched him walking out, still complaining and acting livid. ''Not for long, Zoe silently put her hand on Calvin's hand with a comforting smile on her face. She forced herself to smile in order to avoid full depression.''
 * X00_00_01--2018030-0553DDEMCEKD4DN-D235ZK.pngCalvin: ..........................................
 * ???: What happened to you?
 * 52021893_p0_master1200.jpgCalvin: No, nothing, Ms. Corinth. Thanks for your concern, but I'm perfectly fine with it... It was just...
 * Calvin: Today, it's All Souls' Day... You know, it's also the date when my friends died... I missed them so much, especially... Kelly Kumquat.
 * Zoe: I'm sorry, Calvin... That's horrible... I can never forget that night's murder... No, the word of "murder" isn't proper to describe that event...
 * Zoe: It was butchery. I've never saw any Zodiac Demon quite like that... That was totally a full-fledged embodiment of violence, sadism and wrath, not just despair.
 * Calvin: This is the price of finding out truths! Everyone are accursed when they tried to seek out the entire truth. First Captain Frank Irving's daughter hit by a car, second all of my friends were killed by Zodiac Demons. Ha, yes, this is the prize for seeking out the truth. It looks like H.P. Lovecraft has his valid point, and... From then on, I learned a very valuable lesson from it. You... can't... ignore anything inhuman, especially demons! Therefore, I'll take down Zodiac Demons before La Gloton! It's the matter of priority!
 * Calvin: Sorry, Zoe. It wasn't about you. Selina must be a conservative fool when she tried to hunt down a mere human, while this town was threatened by even greater threats! I heard about the news that the Horseman of Death is coming back to town, so our time is limited. I haven't heard about that Zodiac Demon walking in this town once more, Zoe, I promise that I'll slice its face off and end the Zodiac Demons' horrible reign of madness! I'm gonna make those scumbags very unhappy!
 * Zoe: Don't worry, Calvin...



' - Zoe: ... We will. '


 * ???: Hello, Ms. Mills.

''Suddenly, a deep female voice with thick British accent approached Abbie's ears from far behind. It was different from the previous laugh Abbie heard as it was not a malevolent voice. Abbie turned back again and saw a tall woman with dark red hair and black robes was standing not far from her. Abbie was already confused by this mysterious house and everything she saw within this. However, this woman she never met had finally gave her a chance to express her confusion.''
 * S01E06-00_06_29--20190219-114506-5-.pngAbbie: Who are you?

''Abbie never met the woman before, so she was confused to see the latter taking to her and approaching her. She was a bit of nervous, but she discovered that the woman meant no harm at all.'' ''Turned out, Abbie was now inside Ichabod's home in the 18th century, though there're several unexplained factors still to overcome. Abbie held back her feelings of confusion. She had heard Ichabod mentioning Katrina multiple times, but she never had a chance to know what she looked like or how she behaved. However, she didn't understand why Katrina contacted her instead of Ichabod as usual.'' ''Abbie felt a dread climbing upon her spine. It was now certain that it wasn't an illusion. She was looking at the future. The Horseman of Death is coming back... and is as ferocious as before, if not even worse.'' ''Listening to Katrina's explanation, Abbie was confused even more. She just watched a baseball match with him, and he left for somewhere, but now Katrina told her he was abducted...'' ''Abbie lowered her head and thought for a while. She immediately remembered the fact that Ichabod's blood was binded with the Headless Horseman, once they killed each other on their battlefield 232 years ago.'' Abbie widened her gaze immediately after hearing Katrina saying "until now." Nodded her head, Katrina slowly muttered three words...
 * ???: I am Katrina Crane, and this place is an echo of the home I once shared with my husband. 
 * X00_00_01-R-2018030-0553DDECEKDD4DN-D0235ZK.pngAbbie: What am I doing in here? Is this a dream?
 * Katrina: It's a doorway in which I'm able to reach those who bear witness - You and Ichabod. The Horseman you just saw is a manifestation of what is to come. He will return to Sleepy Hollow by nightfall. 
 * Katrina: He can only be stopped by the two Witnesses... but I'm afraid Ichabod has been abducted .
 * Abbie: What do you mean "abducted"? I was just with him. Abducted by whom?
 * Katrina: I do not know. They've marked his surroundings with a protective shield to block my sight. That is why I have come to you. It can't be a mere coincidence he was taken now.
 * Abbie: You think he was taken for his blood tie with the Horseman?
 * Katrina: When I cast the spell on Ichabod to save his life, I had no idea that their fates would become entwined. It seemed irreversible until now .
 * Abbie: You found a way?

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Katrina: The Sin Eater.

​''Abbie reacted in sheer confusion hearing the words. She didn't know about the sin eater or whatever Katrina was on about.'' Hearing Abbie's question, Katrina anxiously went further and tried to explain. ​''Katrina's further explanation was suddenly interrupted. There was a noise coming from the table and Katrina was alarmed when she saw the iron star on the table had moved by itself.'' ''Katrina immediately walked closer to the table. The whole room started shaking as Katrina's voice turned much like a nervous falter. She walked passed Abbie and looked at the window outside, as if she was fearing something...'' ''Still in bewilderment, Abbie stared at Katrina with blank astonishment. However, she then felt something ominous started to creep up her spine, in spite of her insistence to make Katrina tell more specific details.'' Abbie tried hard to speak more, only the feeling came harder and started to drag her backwards, away from Purgatory, away from the place she never arrived in the first place.
 * Abbie: I don't understand. What's a Sin Eater?
 * Katrina: I know you're going to ask. He is one of people with some kind of special sorcery, living here in Sleepy Hollow. He came to me somehow and said he could help Ichabod, but he's rather odd. It's up to you to persuade him. He...
 * Katrina: No, no...
 * S01E06-00_07_43--20190219-120256-9-.pngKatrina: No, no... We are out of time. Anyway, he will know how to guide you to Ichabod and undo the spell.
 * Abbie: What do you mean "guide me"? How?
 * Katrina: Ichabod must be sanctified. Find the Sin Eater before sundown, before the Horseman returns, or everything will be lost!
 * Abbie: Wait, I don't understand!

''Within the Corbin's Archives room, Abbie and Jenny Mills were now investigating files. Sister Mary Eunice and the Tweedle Brothers were absent, as they left for the downtown to investigate further about the problems of Ichabod and the Horseman, leaving Abbie and Jenny some private time together. For now, Jenny never met Sister Mary Eunice face to face.''

''Working on a laptop, Jenny went on searching for the advanced information, especially those that would lead her to the mysterious figure known as the Sin Eater. Abbie was not far away.'' Abbie picked up a piece of files from the shelf as she approached Jenny. ''Abbie stopped as she stood right beside Jenny and looked at the laptop screen. Jenny was currently logged into the Death Pealty Information Data, or DPID, to search for a list.'' Jenny turned her head and stared at Abbie in the eyes.
 * S01E06-00_15_23--20190422-161717-.png: Every culture have their own version of a Sin Eater, a person who has the power to cleanse the wicked of their sins.
 * Abbie: It's like a priest?
 * Jenny: Well, except they don't absolve you. A Sin Eater reaches inside your soul and swallows your sin, ridding you of evil.
 * Abbie: So how do we find one? Corbin doesn't seem to have anything on them.
 * Jenny: Corbin and I was always searching weird blogs or strange phenomena. There was this guy I was chasing for a while, who surfaced in... Algeria, Japan and Ghana... He visited death row inmates before they died. Their last words? All the same.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Jenny: They said, "I am sanctified." 

The word "sanctified" reminded Abbie of a vital piece of words that Katrina had spoken to her when she had appeared inside her mind and summoned her very briefly into Purgatory. Abbie took a nervous deep breath. "......................................." ''Jenny fell into silence. Abbie was right. Throughout those years outside Tarrytown, Jenny travelled across the world alone, found more truth and and fought in military actions within every nations with wars and oppression.'' Abbie's word made Jenny realized that this time, she truly needed help from her sister.
 * Katrina: (in Abbie's flashback) Ichabod must be  sanctified .
 * Abbie: That's what Katrina said.
 * Jenny: Yeah, the problem is he just stopped one day . Disappeared, like,  two years ago . No more sightings... I don't know why. I try to figure it out, but... I lost track of him.
 * Abbie: Maybe because you were working alone.
 * Jenny: Hmm...

''Connecticut is not far from Sleepy Hollow as the latter was situated in the state of New York. Therefore, it didn't take too long for Abbie or Jenny to arrive at the house of this "Sin Eater", living in this apartment with a false name.'' ''Through their information, they arrived at the room 306 where this mysterious hermit lived for many years. Abbie stared at the door for some moment, and then she knocked the door.'' ''​There were some heavy footsteps coming from the room. Abbie immediately got ready with her gun. She had no idea about this man's capability. As a result of such, she had to remain careful. She didn't know if the man was friendly or hostile towards outsiders.''​​​​​​ ''​Abbie turned her head and glared at Jenny. She was never fond Jenny's brutal honesty.'' ''​Just then, the door slightly opened and Abbie heard a deep voice whispered to her as she was an old man's face. It was a wrinkled face wearing glasses.'' ​Abbie immediately showed the man her badge without hesitation.
 * Abbie: This is Lt. Abbie Mills with the Sleepy Hollow Sheriff's Department. I'd like to talk to you.
 * Abbie: Sir, I know you are in there. I have a warrant to search the premises. I need you to open this door now.
 * Jenny: (whispered) We don't have a warrant.
 * S01E06-00_23_02--20180401-094050-3-.png: How is he gonna know?
 * ???: What's this about?
 * Abbie: This is about Ian Kellett, a dead man whose ID number you used to rent this apartment.

<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Abbie: We know your real name... Henry Parrish. You committed identity theft. You could be facing some real time, or you open the door and we can talk. ''


 * S01E06-00_23_06--20180401-093734-2-.pngHenry: ................................

''The man named Henry Parrish closed the door and unlocked it immediately before opened it again, wider. The man then turned back before sprinkling some water on the plants on his balcony. A terra-cotta warrior was beside him.'' ''Abbie walked into the room and looked at Henry. Jenny was following her.'' The elderly man slowly turned back and spoke in a calm voice. ''Abbie looked at Jenny with a worrying face. She believed that he found Katrina and asked to do her a favor, but it seemed that he was rather reluctant. It was a contrary to what she believed. She had a feeling that this man named Henry Parrish is actually acting pretentious. Nevertheless, in spite of Abbie not speaking any word, Henry seemed to see through her mind and knew what she was thinking.''
 * Abbie: Mr. Parrish, I know who you are, what you are. My friend is missing. I need your help.
 * Jeremy_Crane.jpgHenry: People always do. I don't do it anymore.
 * Henry: You seemed confused, lieutenant. Even if I explained, you wouldn't understand.
 * Abbie: Try me.

''After watering his plants in a greenhouse, Henry let out a sigh. He turned around once again and walked closer to Abbie, speaking in a calm, slow and patient tone like a teacher to his student.'' ''​Henry paused a bit as Abbie looked at him with confusion. Then, he continued his words as he started to walk away to a place not far away from the sisters.'' ''Henry then walked passed the sisters as they stepped aside to allow him walk away. Obviously he was now quivering. He was scared. It was apparent that even though he found Katrina somehow, he was still not confident about himself... or perhaps he was never trusting the sisters. To gain his trust, Jenny thought a bit before she spoke to Henry.'' Henry looked at Jenny as he rose his head a bit. Jenny looked at Abbie who questioned Henry. ''​Henry's eyes widened in curiosity. He still maintain calm character, but somehow, he noticed some hidden informations from Abbie's reference.'' Henry furrowed his eyebrows as he grew more and more curious. ''Henry immediately turned to Abbie, speaking in an anxious voice. It was apparent that he now believed Abbie was connected to the person he once intended to help.'' Abbie's face froze in disillusion. ''Abbie and Jenny fell into silence. Cryptically, Henry then smiled while nodding sadly. It was the first time Abbie saw him giving out a smile, just a little bit though.'' ''Confidently, ​Abbie walked closer to Henry. She was determined to search for Ichabod and save him from those mysterious abductors, so that he could confront the upcoming threat alive.'' ''​Henry looked at Abbie and then Jenny, but he soon trembled in terror. He was apparently disappointed and feared about something, but he refused to inform Abbie how and why.'' ''​Abbie went forward to stop Henry from leaving, but then suddenly, Henry's eyes turned blackened as he saw a vision. Releasing Henry, Abbie and Jenny looked at Henry as he saw himself going through the Munition Tunnel very quickly and his vision went all towards a stone door, a door that had a special mark on it...'' ''​The vision soon disappeared as the blackened eyes of Henry returned back to its former color, a pair of pale blue eyes. Jenny immediately realized what had happened.'' Abbie took a deep breath. ''Abbie immediately remembered the underground tunnel beneath Sleepy Hollow, and she quickly went further for answer. However, Henry immediately turned around and started to regain his composure. It was apparent that he was feeling unstable. Abbie tried to figure out more, but it seemed that this man no longer tried to comply.'' ''​Henry then left for balcony. Abbie tried to go to him again but Jenny stopped her. They must return. They then turned back and left the room, leaving Henry standing with silence on the balcony.''
 * Henry: Imagine you had a pair of glasses... that could see people... see through them... into their hearts; what they've done. The parts that are locked down so deep, even they're afraid to see... but you see them... and you carried them... until the only person you can't see anymore... is  yourself .
 * Henry: If I didn't stop... I would have disappeared completely.
 * S01E06-00_24_37--20190319-101347-.pngJenny: We know what is like to live with something that no one else has.
 * Abbie: No matter what it feels like... it's a gift.
 * Jenny: You have a responsibility whether you like it or not.
 * Henry: "Let he who is without sin." I'm fairly certain that isn't you.
 * Abbie: You wanna get biblical? "I looked, and there before me was a pale horse. It's rider's name was Death, and Hell followed with him."
 * Henry: Revelation. The leader of the Four Horsemen. 
 * Abbie: Thing of it is, he's connected to my friend.
 * Henry: Death?
 * S01E06-00_25_34--20190319-101931-.pngAbbie: Yes.
 * Henry: Connected to your friend how?
 * Abbie: A curse. A blood tie... linking their spirits together.
 * Henry: And you want me to break the curse... to separate the Horseman from your friend.
 * Abbie: According to the Bible, a sin... is a transgression to divine law. That is what the Horseman is, an abomination, walking force; pure sin. You have the power to pull him out.
 * Henry: Where is your friend now?
 * Abbie: I was told you could tell me.
 * Jenny: ....................
 * S01E06-00_26_07--20190319-102514-.pngHenry: Maybe. If your connection with your friend is strong enough, I could use it.
 * Abbie: It's strong.
 * Abbie: Use it.
 * S01E06-00_26_35--20190213-143907-1-.pngHenry: Like I said, I don't do it anymore. You should go.
 * Abbie: Wait a minute. Wait a minute!
 * S01E06-00_26_20--20190319-102622-.pngHenry: Your friend... is underground, behind a door marked with a symbol; a square and compass .
 * Jenny: It's the symbol of the Freemasons.
 * Abbie: Underground, was it a tunnel?
 * Henry: I've told you what you needed to know to find him. That's all I can do for you. Please leave.

''While incanting the curse, Ichabod slowly had a vision... of the blood of him and Horseman seperated and flowed back into his body. Then, the face of Arthur Bernard dissipated, and was replaced by the face of Henry Parrish once more.''

''In the reality, it was already happening. The blackened blood that was released from his body was bubbling. It had separated into two pools, as Ichabod started to feel a painful stretch inside his stomach. It felt like being ripped apart from inside.''

''The pools of blood now crawled in seperate ways like two slugs. One part of blood was darker in its hue and was more opaque, signs of the Horseman's remaining essence within it.''

''Ichabod felt the power of poison and the soul of the Horseman began to fade away from his body. His spirit regained its consciousness and went back into his body before he could ever lost it.'' ''Slowly lifting his head up, opening his eyes, Ichabod saw Henry Parrish in front of him. Henry had picked up a large piece of cotton and pressed it right into one of the pools of blood, the piece with Ichabod's sin which the Headless Horseman's essence fed upon with.''
 * Ichabod: ...................................

''As soon as the cotton sucked the contaminated blood, the entire room began to shake violently as if someone was roaring. Ichabod felt strong gale spirals from the room. The light was shaking and some glass tanks bursted into pieces.''

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

''The shattering glass pieces ripped through a candle beside and the flame was extinguished by the air, and the room became dimmer because of this. Ichabod tried to remain calm inside such an impact.''

''After seconds had passed, Ichabod finally endured this debacle and tried to calm himself down. He looked at the desk. The blood pools were disappeared and left no trace. Henry sat in front of him and nodded his head, apparently satisfied and relieved.'' ''Ichabod muttered the word out as he felt a burden had left from his body. Abbie who just stood by had paced forward to have a check, finding that Ichabod had stood up from his chair, now getting better.'' ''Relieved, Abbie immediately stepped ahead and hugged Ichabod, lying her head on his chest. With a surprised face, Ichabod hugged back.''
 * S01E06-00_41_28--20190515-111121-.pngIchabod: I can feel him no more.
 * Ichabod: He's gone.
 * Henry: He is sanctified.



As the two were hugging each other, Selina and Jenny walked into the room, followed by the Freemasons agents behind them. Abbie sighed and seperated herself from Ichabod for a little bit. ''Ichabod earnestly make a vow, with another words and phrases that Abbie hardly recognized. She chuckled in mild dismay.'' Ichabod shrugged his shoulder and smiled, and Abbie believed that she could inform Sister Mary Eunice that the problem solved, for now... ''People all around were relieved. Selina stood by and smiled happily as she saw Ichabod getting over with it, as she regained some confidence. She looked down on the ground and believed that it was the right time for her to assist the team once more. Meanwhile, the Freemasons looked at each other and felt unbelievable, while Jenny was relieved that the problem at this point had solved. She let out a mild smile.'' ''However, the only one who still showed an concerned face was apparently Henry Parrish, the Sin Eater, who helped Ichabod away from the trouble. He was worried as he looked at the window. The sunlight turned from white into orange, indicating one thing was about to come.'' ''Standing up from the chair and looking out of the window, Henry had a shocked expression. He realized what sunset meant, and he had felt that a dark presence was roaming outside the town, waiting to strike one day...'' ''Everyone now looked at Henry, realizing that he was right. Henry tried to maintain calm in this situation, but everyone knew that the true enemy was about to strike upon ANYONE in this town, trying to get his head back and summon the Apocalypse for his demonic master.'' Ichabod nodded and looked at all of his supporters with a firm and confident look.
 * Ichabod: You were right. There's always another way. 
 * Abbie: Next time, listen to me. Okay? I can't go through that again.
 * Ichabod: My ears shall remain eternally open to your admonition.
 * Abbie: I don't know what the hell that means. Just say "yes."
 * Ichabod: Yes.
 * S01E06-00_42_34--20190515-111556-.pngHenry: ..................................
 * Henry: The sun has set.
 * S01E06-00_42_48--20190515-111650-.pngHenry: He's awakened. I can feel it. The Horseman rides. He'll come for you.
 * J. Rutledge: We must prepare.

- Ichabod: We will be ready.

''Sitting inside his office and staring at himself within the mirror, Gregory Grape slowly let out a self-deprecating sigh. Days after night, Gregory was tormented by a horrid nightmare that he killed someone in a beatdown and he thought it was a shard of memory within his own past. However, due to some reason, he could not remember who he killed or why he killed him or her. The victim's face was opaque within his memory.'' Gregory tried to hold back his guilt hidden beneath his cold demeanor, and he raised his head and turned his head around to someone behind him...
 * Gregory: .....................................

''It was a mysterious and strange figure with a heavyset of silver armor. The person's face was hidden beneath a large helmet.''

''Gregory's words had exposed the armored person's possible identity. The armored person was clearly someone who was killed before, and Gregory had somehow resurrected them.''
 * 20180613150848_aufmr.jpgGregory: At least, I find a way to mend this... even though there's only ONE person who had succeeded in their resurrection .

''With a blank and emotionless gaze, Gregory then turned around and stared at another man huddled up at the corner with a blank look. The man had a mark of Shadow Warriors and was staring at the blank air with a blank look.''

''The prisoner was in a catatonic state. He could not feel anything as if his empathy was completely drained. Neither Gregory or that person-in-armor had empathy towards this man and merely looked at each other.'' Speaking in a calm tone, Gregory inhaled deeply and walked around the person-in-armor. Hiding beneath the Order of Flourish, there were several sub-factions, with the  Star Spangled Society  and the Star Spangled Secrecy  as the most prominent two of them all.
 * Gregory: Beautiful...
 * Gregory: After all the days I've put you on hold, now finally... You're about to set out. From this day forward... you're the one with my section, the  Star Spangled Secrecy ...

''The Star Spangled Secrecy acts as a secret agent organization at the service of Gregory, and acted much insidious and in secret than Star Spangled Society which are composed by the Order of Florish's elite mages. Calvin Cranberry was one of the rookie mages for Star Spangled Society, led by Selina Strawberry.​​''

''The Star Spangled Society members can use secret identity and had more publicity amongst people, as long as their secret identity wasn't exposed. However, the Star Spangled Secrecy members should always be remained unnoticed and could never be involved in public domain. As a result, we cannot spill the identity of other members for now.'' Gregory noticed that the armored person tried to move forward, and he immediately raised his hand to stop this figure. Feeling tired and briefly frantic about his whole day's work and results, Gregory then took down his glasses because of his sore eyes. ".............................................."
 * Gregory: It appears that Pedro Pineapple was right about our future... and I guess his plans make sense. Now, I need to get on with my work as now I heard rumors that the Horseman is coming back to town.
 * Gregory: No, not now. You're just resurrected now... I had drained one prisoner's own desire and emotion to bring you back to life, but that's never enough to fix my mistake. The only result came out today was that resurrecting people with emotions from cultists and those people who were actually  Salem Descendants  was actually successful... but I need to bring back more people, especially those who died in the past... died because of the  Tarrytown Children ... The Stone of Wisdom! Only the Stone of Wisdom can sustain such power! Otherwise... I had no alternative choice.
 * Gregory: But at first, I need to tell Calvin about your revival... in order to cheer you up. You can't imagine how much he screwed up after losing you...
 * ???: No.

''The armored figure started to speak out in a calm and emotionless tone. It attracted Gregory's attention and made him look at her, baffled. The figure spoke in a deep feminine voice.'' ''The person slowly took off her helmet and revealed a blond woman with a long pigtail. She gazed upon the face of Gregory with a melancholic look.'' Gregory fell into thoughts and eventually, he nodded with approval, still without emotions on his face.
 * ???: Calvin doesn't have to know... Not now. All in a good time we will tell. For now, he'll take down Moloch's force as much as possible, and it can only be achieved as long as he never know that I'm still alive... Knowing me alive would shake his determination. Let him fulfill his destiny without having me beside him for now.
 * Gregory: Hmm...
 * Gregory: You just read my mind...

- Gregory: Kelly Kumquat.

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

''Beatrice was shocked at Dora's decision, and she had clenched her fist in order to push down her wrath. On the other side, Choleti was just as baffled as Beatrice, if not even worse.'' Dora turned to her husband with her cheeky smile. ''Javier Bouquet was the missing costume adviser of Dora Dorian who was forced to explore the hidden basement of the museum. He went missing ever since and nobody knew where he was... except the former manager and " her ".'' ''Before Dora could finish, Beatrice immediately took her move. She immediately escorted Baccarat away to a corner of the backstage.'' After escorting Baccarat to a corner, where there were shelves full of costumes, Beatrice sighed and showed an repressed smile at him. Baccarat nodded with his continuous smile on his face, much to Beatrice's surprise. ''Beatrice stared at Baccarat's idealistic face and shed a sweat drop on her cheek. She watched as Baccarat joined the museum staff, who brought uniforms and custome for her to categorize.'' ''Beatrice then turned around and found Dora now showed a new dress in front of her husband. She leaned on the dress and started to shake herself in a vigorous manner.'' ''Choleti let out an uncertain moan before Dora then gave him a death glare... That was the point he changed his choice of words.'' Much to Dora's delight, Choleti continued to speak more flattering words at his wife about the season he thought she represented. "............................................" ''Dora's smile frozen on the midair and she dropped the dress in her hand in dissolution. Choleti realized he had made a terrible mistake.  Dora stared at Choleti in confusion and faked her smile, which made Choleti even more scared.'' ''Dora laughed and hugged her husband... before pushing him away and pointed at Bacarrat, who was busy working on costumes without regret.'' Not far away, Beatrice started at Dora and Baccarat with a puzzled visage. Beatrice covered her face with her palm and was in disbelief as others all left and leaving only Baccarat and Beatrice inside the backstage. ''Beatrice smiled at Baccarat as he went on busy on costumes like crazy. She then turned around and silently left...''
 * Choleti: Costume adviser? What do you mean?
 * Dora: I'm making him a substitute to Javier Bouquet, who is now nowhere to find anyway.
 * Dora: So...
 * 74689505_p0_master1200.jpgBeatrice: So, allow me to show this young man the full view of our museum as well as the Sleepy Hollow Historical Society!
 * Beatrice: Let's see...
 * Beatrice: Sorry, boy. I regret to tell you that I failed to find you a proper place. Are you still want to stay?
 * Baccarat: Yes, I am. At least, I can be here with the Sleepy Hollow Historical Society, where my father once worked in... I feel grateful for the chance Mr. Harrison gave to me. I believed I'll be a successful person after my effort to work.
 * Beatrice: (think) * But boy, all you need is a proper teacher... *
 * Dora: Darling, do you think I'm beautiful? I want a straight answer.
 * Choleti: Uh, probably... It feels like spring.
 * Choleti: No, darling, I mean... Uh, you're now ABSOLUTELY beautiful! You're conspicuously BETTER than spring! You're full of  prevernal charm!
 * 74602956_p0_master1200.jpgCholeti: Prevernal, you know! It's not yet to get to the prime of the spring! You're much younger than spring, a time pre-spring, which means you're like  WINTER !
 * Dora: .............................
 * Choleti: No, no, I didn't mean winter. You're like spring! Spring, you know! I swear it! I said spring for sure! I never intend to speak something else, darling!
 * Dora: Is that a lie?
 * 74635269_p0_master1200.jpgti: No, no, and no!
 * Dora: Yes, yes, just like that! That's the best way to learn the truth of art! Be familiar with design and texture!
 * Bacarrat: Thanks, madam!
 * Beatrice: (think) * Finally, I see someone so oblivious of their situation that they were almost act like naive fools. I bet even if Dora sold this boy to black market, he would help her to count money she earned from the trade. *
 * Beatrice: (think) * Well, still at least he is happy about it. *

<p style="text-align:center;"> '- Beatrice: (think) * I need to tell the Ringmistress. There's a new guest in our house. *'

''Sitting in front of her own piano, Helene Hawthorn heard the soft and rich voice coming into the vent and fill the room with blissful melody of countryside. Utterly surprised, Helene looked around and saw no one singing beside her.'' ''Helene's lips then lifted up as her surprised feeling turned into pleasure. She followed the song while putting the hand on her heart, uncontrollably as tears flowed down her cheeks.'' Helene continued to sing, and her part made a perfect match with Baccarat's part, like they were singing a duet on the same stage. After the song was finished, Helene turned around to a dark staircase not far away.
 * X00_00_01--20180307-09553DM4-0SQRD.pngHelene: Ahh... This song...
 * Helene: My mother always sang this song to me when I was little. Oh, my, God have answered my prayers! This must be the new chord boy that Beatrice talked about! Praise Heaven. I've hardly ever heard such a sweet and splendid voice for years!
 * Helene: * sing * ♪ Not a shirt on my back, Not a penny to my name, Lord, I can't go back home this away. This away, this away, this away, this away. Lord, I can't go back home, this away. ♪
 * Helene & Baccarat: * sing * ♪ If you miss the train I'm on, you will know that I am gone, You can hear the whistle blow, a hundred miles. A hundred miles, a hundred miles, A hundred miles, a hundred miles. You can hear the whistle blow, a hundred miles. ou can hear the whistle blow, a hundred miles.... ♪
 * Helene: I heard the Angel of Music's voice... Ah, yes, I regained what La Gloton striped away from me...

''Baccarat slowly put the score on a desk beside him with great care, as if he was holding a treasure. He didn't know why he did that, as he only felt obliged to do so. His thoughts was suddenly interrupted by an alto voice from behind.'' ''Baccarat nearly dropped the score on the floor when he heard the strange voice, mistakenly regarding the person as a stalker. However, he turned around and saw a petite girl with strange coat, a large hat and pinkish hair standing behind him, bowed politely like welcoming a guest of honor. The most interesting feature was her mask, formed in both a black domino mask and a skin mask made of rubber and plastic.'' ''Helene looked closer at the boy... In spite of his hair and his gender, his face truly reminded Helene as her own mother when she was younger. Helene flinched a bit and controlled her sadness. She then went on to explain.'' ''Helene then shrugged her shoulder as she kept her personal space between her and Baccarat, never ever wanting to unnerve the boy. He seemed curious about her words.'' ''Baccarat reacted with a pleasant smile when he heard Helene's promise. He was excited, and he turned around and ran to Helene. However, before he went further, Helene soon flinched back into the darkness and raised her hand, speaking gently.'' Baccarat remained silent as Helene pushed the brim of her hat down and smiled gently. Helene turned around with her cryptic smile and disappeared into the darkness, leaving Baccarat confused...
 * Helene: Welcome to Sleepy Hollow, sir.
 * U=2400439508,3780723867&fm=26&gp=0.pngHelene: Don't be afraid... I mean no harm. I'm just a recluse beneath this museum.
 * Helene: With no offense, the song you sang... was the same song she sang to me in my childhood. Maybe, you're the one whom I'm looking for. I've been yearning for someone with such a nice voice and true devotion for a long time... Someone that can understand me.
 * Helene: Yet, your skill is still not quite to be a proper singer or artist... but I know you have such a gift. Maybe we can help each other. I'll make you earn your dream, and you'll help me to learn more about the outside world. I really want to leave here. I promise I'll be a good teacher. Besides, this place is your sanctuary. We vow that we'll keep all of us safe. You heard about rumors of the Headless Horseman, am I right?  If you goes out after sundown in these days, there will be heads keep rolling on the streets.  I need to assure your safety, my friend.
 * Helene: Don't, please, just stay there. I'll teach you how to sing and paint, and you'll tell me what's going on in the outside world. Fair exchange. You don't need to know my name, by the way. As you can see, under this miserable circumstance, I can only talk to you with the mask on my face. See you later.
 * Helene: (sing) ♪ If you miss the train I'm on, you will know that I am gone. You can hear the whistle blow, a hundred miles... ♪

Deep inside another world where human on Earth hardly knew of its existence, the Forgotten Realm was facing its greatest peril on weather and climate change ever. Right beneath the land of Sword Coast, deep inside the ancient city of Gauntylgrym, flowing lava and fire elemental archons guarded throughout the East Area, where the Fire Cultists from the newly established Dark Empire, the Empire of Fiery Pit, took control over the area. ''Jasmine Porcelain, the traitor of aquatic elf clan and a zealous follower of Lolth, let out a smirk while standing inside the hall room of Gautylgrym, which now became the house to the newly established Dark Empress and Prophet of Fire, Vanifer. However, Vanifer wasn't there and that made Porcelain intrigued.'' ''Beside her, there was a skeletal woman covered in bandage, with a pair of dried cheekbone and a pair of spectral blue eyes. As Porcelain looked at the Beacon of Imix not far away, the skeletal woman only held a cup of wine and sighed in grievous tone.'' ''It was Valindra Shadowmantle, who somehow revived after her previous defeat and now became a partner-in-crime to Vizeran DeVir, the leader of Elemental Evil and serving as Vanifer's Prime Minister. However, even the Prime Minister wasn't here.'' ''Porcelain scoffed and bit her lips. She turned back and looked at a large device that gathered some lava as its energy. There was someone lying inside this place.'' ''Porcelain the let out a sinister smirk as she gazed into the glass coffin. Deep inside, it was a beautiful and peaceful brunette woman who wore a long, brown trench coat and a pair white boots.''
 * Porcelain: Well, that's it.
 * Porcelain: Well, I guess the Empress of this tiny so-called Empire hadn't do anything effective. In spite of this, every followers of Imix had never fell into chaos. Was it me or something sinister is planning inside this place without her?
 * Valindra_shadowmantle_fanart_by_andreyalekseev_d9ah9vj-pre.jpgValindra: It's a good thing. She won't be happy to see me, let alone pumping her lava as energy to fuse into such a new body.
 * Valindra: By the way, thank you for saving me from Vanifer's invasion weeks ago. I wasn't sure if I could take her down. She was much, much more powerful that I could've ever imagine.
 * Elise.full.2400641.jpgPorcelain: I was just trying to save my own business. I don't want her foil my deal with the Prophet of Water, Gar Shatterkeel, in such a moment. Fortunately, DeVir never know I'm here, or he'll be mad since he's an unbeliever and desecrator to Lolth, my Queen of Spiders, but I won't be here for too long. All I need to do is to construct the body you wanted me to finish.
 * Valindra: I'm rather surprised that you managed to reconstruct ashes into bones and even flesh. I tried to do it myself.
 * Porcelain: No, no, no, you shall make her into a lich. I want to make her fully alive again. All you have to do is breath her life back into her belly, Shadowmantle.

Porcelain then tried to step back, but Valindra grabbed her shoulder and caused her to stared at her, baffled. Valindra stared into the face in the coffin and almost uttered "such a beautiful face," but she immediately held back and asked what she should do. ''Valindra's face turned pale when she uttered the final part of her words. Porcelain, in spite of this, showed no terror.  Hearing this, Valindra gave a thoughtful look at the woman and smirked. She then raised her staff at the woman's corpse.'' ''The lich woman nodded. No longer keeping her carefree persona, Valindra then started to dictate a spell which was spoken in an old and ancient language. Porcelain stepped aside in some unease. The spell casted by Valindra had some power inside that could make anyone around her unnerved. The casting lasted for 30 seconds, as the hand of Valindra started to shake when struggling with some unseen force forcing her hand to give up.''
 * Porcelain: What is it?
 * Valindra: Before we begin...
 * Valindra: ... what became of the evil persona in her mind? It seemed to me that this evil alter-ego was what drove this woman... to kill her very own brother .
 * Porcelain: Oh, that? Ha, I separated it from her body and sealed it in the Purgatory alone, in exchange of releasing this woman's original soul. Nevertheless, that alter-ego would walk free in Purgatory, since it was an immature  Zodiac Demon  born from this woman's sadness. Because of Moloch's interference, it could never come out. Its name is... Entisrich, probably a form made from her original host's name... just a change of spelling.
 * Valindra: Oh? An immature Zodiac Demon in her body? So... that explains everything, but I have no time or interest to dig further. I'll leave such a place in case Vanifer do return some time. I need to avoid her ire as she won't be happy to see me.
 * Porcelain: So do I. Now, let's begin.

''Soon, the casting stopped but nothing ever happened. Assuming this was failed, Porcelain shrugged her shoulders and let out a sacarstic funny face.'' ''Valindra stepped back and pointed at the coffin, which was glowing in a shiny purple aura. The coffin itself started to shake and soon, its lit was knocked off onto the ground. The glow still continued, but Porcelain's skeptical look disappeared. Instead, she watched in sheer awe.'' ''Porcelain and Valindra both watched in anticipation as the glow disappeared. Soon, a tall and slender woman came out of the coffin and stepped out from her coffin. Her emerald green eyes started to glow like a wolf. She smiled in gratitude at the people in front of her.''
 * Porcelain: Hmm, ces't la vie.
 * Valindra: No, just behold...
 * Valindra: That's it. Now, with the Zodiac Demon separated from her body for now, she would come back once more, much more resilient than the last. In another words,  this is her TRUE revival ! Rise, CHRISTINE! ARISE, OUR QUEEN! 



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Christine: So this is the feeling to be alive and freed once more. Oh-ho-ho-ho... How majestic. ''

''The current evil leader of Hexenmeister Community, who is now known to many as Masked Apostle so far, had been clenching his fists while sitting in his office armchair. Clearly, he was blaming Porcelain, but for some reason, he show great contempt towards Lolth, Porcelain's patron deity.'' ''The leaders of HC all named themselves as "Apostles", and the previous missing Apostle was known as the Apostle of Dusk as his code name. This Masked Apostle, however, was an imposter - or, well, more precisely... an usurper. He clenched his fist and slammed it on his table.'' ''The Masked Apostle sighed and bit his lips in great distraught. Obviously, the news - bad news for him -between Jasmine Porcelain's current participation in Valindra Shadowmantle, Vanifer and Moloch's overarching plan had been blown like whispers. He tried to cool himself down.'' ''The Masked Apostle's wrath was cut off by a knock on the door. He immediately stood up and answer the door as soon as possible.'' ''Lumino and Glario were two mysterious gaolers of the Masked Apostle, guarding the Apostle's base, the Violet Silk Room, for him. They were twin brothers, but no one knew about their origin. The door opened, and a blue-haired man walked in calmly. It was none other than Lumino, the calmest of the twins.'' ''Lumino stepped aside as the Masked Apostle felt the temperature had risen to a nigh-insufferable state. It was no doubt that something fiery was approaching.'' ''The Masked Apostle then walked towards the gate, where now someone who wore orange dress walked in. It was a tall woman who wore scarlet dress and a pair of heels.'' ''The woman's flame glowed in an eerie red aura... The flame was red as blood, unlike the usual orange flame. Her face soon got illuminated by the red flares.'' ''The woman was called as Queen Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle Kingdom, but she was the polar opposite of Elsa in spite of showing physical many resemblance, including her face and dress. As we all now, Elsa is a Snow Queen, not a Fire Queen.'' The woman known as Fire Elsa chuckled and lifted her head. Then, she raised her head with a confident smirk.
 * Dv8044-e5c20d50-6894-4688-b6db-acb838d586a3.jpgMasked Apostle: Uhhhh... That woman who worshipped Lolth... That hideous woman who... who  worshipped Lolth !
 * Masked Apostle: How outrageous...
 * Masked Apostle: First I lost Shao Jun, and now I found that woman was about to take her slice in my own partnership with Moloch... How outrageous.
 * Masked Apostle: Oh...
 * Masked Apostle: It must be Lumino...
 * Flames_on_water_by_thomaspagel.jpgLumino: I'm sorry, My Lord... for keeping you waiting, but now  the disguise  is ready.
 * Masked Apostle: Well done, Lumino.
 * D2dcfpc-59229738-3747-4fd7-810d-582764713f58.jpgd Apostle: That's much more beautiful that I thought she would be... and literally hot.
 * Masked Apostle: You look beautiful today... my dear Queen Elsa. That looks so wonderful.
 * Masked Apostle: Or... Hmm, Queen Fire Elsa, I suppose. Shall we go on with the plan?
 * Fire Elsa: Very well, Lord Apostle. We'll soon instigate our plans further. As long as that lich woman didn't act officious against this plan, I'll not hesitate.



<p style="text-align:center;">'' - Fire Elsa: From this night, I'll make these lambs to taste their bait of victory first... before turning their current status upside down into their worst nightmare that no one could ever imagine... THE VICTORY BELONGS TO US!!! ''

Act 0 - The Death and the Queen
<p style="text-align:center;">''Ichabod had his link of blood to the Horseman severed thanks to the help of the Sin Eater. Immediately after returning back from the Masonic Cell, Ichabod and Abbie made their preperations as the sun was falling down and the Headless Horseman was returning back to the town... alongside more that supported him.'' <p style="text-align:center;">Christine Van Bilj had returned back from her weeks of demise and returned back to her normal state, without being controlled by her Zodiac Demon, while other allies and minions of Moloch made their own arrangement at the wake of the Horseman's upcoming rampage.

Flashback - Midnight Ride
<p style="text-align:center;"> Scene from LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - Horseman of Death 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Boston 

<p style="text-align:center;"> April 18th, 1775 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Paul Revere's Midnight Ride 



''At the night, a man had lit up a lantern, and then several riders who held a lantern for each person started their ride. Their leader is none other than Paul Revere.''

''The bell of a church had rang and the riders started to ride outside Boston, which was just a town at that time. Every townspeople were holding a candle and awaited for them to receive a alarm. Whenever they met a citizen, the riders sent out a signal.''


 * Paul Revere: (to a woman and her child) The Regulars are coming. Tell the others. (rode away)
 * Woman: (to her child) The Regulars are coming. Tell the others.
 * Horseman.png: (ran to another child standing in front of a cabin) The Regulars are coming. Tell the others.
 * Several citizens: The Regulars are coming. Tell the others...

''The riders went farther and tried to pass the signal to other towns. However, they soon noticed something was different. Something went horribly wrong.''

''A red-eyed white horse had suddenly emerged besides the team. Its rider was masked, wore a red coat and had a axe on his hand.''

''It was a Hessian rider, with the mark of Rheinhessen tattooed on his bald head. However, the rider's eyes was inhumanly white as if he was blind.''

''The Hessian attacked one of Paul's men and chopped down his head with the axe. Then, the Hessian sliced his second victim and caused him to fell dead, before turning to his third victim who immediately alarmed Paul.''
 * Rider: Paul! They're here!

''Then the rider was killed instantly by the Hessian. There was now only Paul who was doing the Midnight Ride, and he turned back to watched his enemy in horror...''



Trout Lake
<p style="text-align:center;"> November 2rd, 2013  <p style="text-align:center;"> Trout Lake  <p style="text-align:center;"> Corbin's Cabin  <p style="text-align:center;"> 5:37 PM 

 1 hour and 4 minutes to Sundown 

''Ichabod Crane stared utterly terrified and shocked... at the pile of supplies in front of him. Crates, cans and bottles full of food and drinks right in front of him. They piled all the way up to the ceiling. Upon leaving the town, the Team Witness immediately rushed to the cabin once owned by August Corbin, where Abbie put her reserves inside the living room, in case the Horseman strike back.'' As Ichabod admired the reserves' quantities, Abbie, Sister Mary Eunice and the Tweedle Brothers were fixing the lock on the cabin, replacing it with a newer and better one after the last one was broken by force. ''Abbie finished her work on fixing the lock and stepped back with a smile. Ichabod stared at her, apparently unbelievable.'' Calmly and gently like usual, Sister Mary Eunice approached Ichabod and presented him with a key. ''Ichabod stared at the ceiling with a serious expression on his face. Weeks had passed since his previous confrontation with the Horseman, the first one since his revival, had passed, and he knew that without the blood tie, the Horseman's strain was broken. Now, he knew they were facing dire situation against a nigh-unstoppable force of destruction and kill. ''
 * S01E07-00_02_25--20190616-173720-.pngIchabod: My God...
 * Ichabod: Where did you procure such massive quantities of reserves? Is there a nearby citadel?
 * Abbie: A supermarket... called Buy Plus. Buy in bulk, spend less. I will take you there someday.
 * Ichabod: Do you know what we could have done with these supplies during the war? We'd have taken Lexington in a day.
 * MV5BMTg1NDM1NDY1OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTI3OTA2OA@@._V1_.jpgSister Mary Eunice: Right now, we need to make sure that if the Horseman attacks Sleepy Hollow, you can hunker down here.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Now that your blood tie with him is severed, you're vulnerable.

Still with curiousity, though, Ichabod picked up a large bucket of mineral water and checked its brand. Ichabod handed the bottle of water to Abbie. Ichabod shrugged his shoulder when he heard Abbie used the term "cheap", which was often associated with trades. ''Abbie nodded. Ichabod widened his eyes and let out a sarcastic smirk.'' Ichabod shrugged his shoulder, with disappointment on his face. ''Ichabod sighed and Abbie continued to place the supply in proper order. Ichabod then walked near the window, picked up a can and shook it. Just then, the alarm bell of Abbie went on as she checked on the screen, with a notice "Sundown in 1 hour" on it.'' Abbie closed the reminder and put her smartphone back into her pocket. Abbie shook her head and got apparently put out. Abbie shrugged her shoulder and turned around, leaving Ichabod, Mary Eunice and Tweedle Brothers baffled. Sister Mary Eunice turned around and continued on her work, but she was sweating nervously. Sister Mary Eunice's eyes went narrowed when she had remembered all the mysterious quirks and ability that Selina shown during their encounter, including the last battle against Christine Van Bilj, who was revealed to be possessed by a Zodiac Demon known as Evil Christine or Entisrich, though the fact remained hidden from the rest of Team Witness.
 * Ichabod: "Pine Springs"?
 * Ichabod: Is that a variation of water?
 * Abbie: A brand. Cheapest one.
 * S01E07-00_03_08--20190708-144208-.pngIchabod: You paid? For water?
 * Ichabod: Puff... Why not drink from one of the thousands of taps around the town? Or... the lake?
 * Abbie: Well, tap water's got chemicals in it. And the lake... you don't even want to know.
 * S01E07-00_03_31--20190708-144347-.pngIchabod: The extent to which your generation has defiled the Earth is truly mind-boggling.
 * Abbie: The Horseman will arrive after dark.
 * S01E07-00_03_54--20190708-145232-.pngAbbie: After we finish the kits, why don't you meet the Masons while I grab Corbin's shotgun from the precinct?
 * Ichabod: Rutledge says they've discovered information of how best to exploit the Horseman's weaknesses. Are you certain you can forgo such a conversation?
 * Abbie: They won't let me. The "no girls allowed" rule really gets under my skin.
 * Ophelia.Phamrsolone.full.2483665.pngSister Mary Eunice: Then, why did they called another woman for a brief visit?
 * Ichabod: Well...
 * Sister Mary Eunice: (think) * There must be something on Selina... something that could make the Masons break their rule for just once... and discuss such a crutial term... and apparently, she doesn't buy it. *

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Sister Mary Eunice: Who are you really are, Selina? '

Forgotten Realms
<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> East Gauntlgrym 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Fire Beacon 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Temple of the Eternal Flame 

''Christine Van Bilj (prounounced as "Billie" and was originated from "Biljard", Dutch for billard) was now revived, and she now sat on a chair at the corner, with a long smoking pipe in her hand. Now, her outfit had changed into a black and red kimono.''
 * Yotsuyu.(Final.Fantasy.XIV).full.2392033.pngChristine: Marvelous...

''Inhaling deeply and looking at the Fire Beacon that contained destructive power of fire elementals not far away, Christine smoked from the smoking pipe to calm her own composure. She remembered the instant moment she was unceremoniously beaten by the Two Witnesses, when her mind was taken over by a Zodiac Demon born from her own despair and horror.''

''There were three femal shadows standing not far away staring at her seriously. It was a trio composed by Moloch's allies, including Valindra Shadowmantle, Jasmine Porcelain and Aerisi Kalinoth, the Prophet of Air, who dressed up in another long-sleeved suit.''

Confused, Aerisi furrowed her eyebrows and stared at the English woman not far away, who had similar kind of hairstyle and narcissitic personality with her. Gliding herself automatically like a ghost, Valindra turned around before her spectre-like figure floated away towards the door, but neither Porcelain nor Aerisi had followed her pace. Aerisi shook her head and looked at her right side, where she saw Bastian Thermandar, Vanifer's loyal right-hand, stood not far away with a flaming spear. ''Aerisi shrugged her shoulder. She was unable to speak about where Vanifer was, or what the missing Lord DeVir was on about. Valindra, however, let out a smirk on her already deformed zombie face.'' Valindra then disappeared into purple mist, before Porcelain turned around and narrowed her gaze. Porcelain let out a malevolent chuckle as Aerisi looked at her, baffled. Aerisi sniffed with disgust as Porcelain disappeared, leaving her and Christine inside the room. ''Aerisi turned around when Aerisi saw Christine talking with Bastian Thermander. Bastian, Vanifer's paranoid second-in-command, who is a cold, distrustful and ambitious person taking charge when Vanifer is absent. However, Bastian seemed to be uncooperate to Christine, who stood in front of them, staring between them.'' ''While making her request as she approached the duo, Aerisi cleared her throat and walked towards Christine with a bow gracefully. Bastian merely scorned at her and walked away.'' Christine looked at Aerisi and narrowed her gaze, before she closed them and made a playful smirk. After her resurrection, Christine seemed to rerailed back to her original personality, a typical English lady of Georgian Age with a psychotic quirk, charisma and some hidden wim. Aerisi led Christine to the room, where she summoned a large white portal, listening to Christine reciting her current plans. Hearing Ichabod Crane's name, Christine chuckled darkly and calmly, instead of the burst of childish laughter her Zodiac Demon counterpart did. ''Surprised, Aerisi realized that Valindra was telling the truth, and the latter's ploy worked. It was apparent that Christine, after her resurrection, had no memory of what she - or more precisely, her Zodiac Demon named Entisrich - did.'' ''After a short pause. Christine's smirk then disappeared and closed her eyes with a sad sigh, before she stepped into the white portal.''
 * Aerisi: Are you certain that she won't be pulled back by the guilt of herself killing her own brother?
 * Valindra: No need to worry about this, Aerisi. I have altered her memory and had her believed she was revived by Colin, who died in her arm, before she fought Ichabod Crane and his goons for vengeance and died. Since it's the Zodiac Demon to blame, why not give its host a happier memory? Now, her only wish as well as dertermination is to slay Ichabod Crane.
 * Valindra: By the way, Aerisi, where is Vanifer? She left this place for so long...
 * Aerisi: She... uh, she  has her own game  with the Hexenmeister Community alongside her mission, and I don't know much about it... other than she takes a  disguise  or something, in  Arendelle  or... The only thing I know is that Lord Vizeran DeVir was accompanying her, but about the more detail... Even I don't know.
 * Valindra: That's their own style... and I think they are hiding a even bigger plot other than just messing around with Hexenmeisters.
 * Bloodmoon_elise_by_vanuzza-d9syyx4.jpgPorcelain: And the worst part is, we're never ever supposed to forge an alliance.  We only work together because of Moloch's might and menace... and the threats posed by those humans calling themselves as the God's Witnesses. 
 * Porcelain: You'll know whatever I'm gonna say, as soon as that demon king tastes his very own misanthrophic medicine and defeat once more, at the hands of humans he despise!
 * Aerisi: Misanthrophic? Look who's talking here. Good luck with the problem of Drizzt Do'Urden.
 * Christine: Time for me to leave now. I need you to lead me the portal towards Lord Moloch's lair.
 * Aerisi: Well, well... Sir Bastian, may you take charge of the lava there?
 * 73901651_p0_master1200.jpgAerisi: Sorry for the amateur's rudeness. He's the temporarily leader here, and allow me, the true leader's best friend, to help you back into Moloch's lair. My name is Aerisi Kalinoth.
 * Christine: Well, hmm, at least you won't be worse than that person over there. You are hired.
 * Christine: I need to inform Lord Moloch. I need to take charge over our next operations, Ms. Kalinoth, so that we will unlock more power that are required for our next moves.
 * Aerisi: Exactly, but what about Ichabod Crane?
 * Assassin.(Cleopatra).full.2269799.jpgtine: That Valindra Shadowmantle had adviced me to slow down my feud with Crane, but I won't shut it down, not yet. I can assure you... he will meet his demise at my hands, for the long list of his sins. Colin revived me once, and I won't fail him.
 * Christine: But at first...



<p style="text-align:center;"> - Christine: There's someone I need to see. 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Underdark 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Lolth's Realm 

The Underdark, a lost world where the dark creatures are banished and lived, is a place with all kinds of ferocious and deadly creatures the Forgotten Realm had ever seen...

... including banished Gods.

Surrounded by spider webs, the majority of dark elves known as Drows hides underneath the ground, within the darkness where their patron Goddess guards.

Lolth, the Queen of Spiders.

''Formerly high elves, Drows were converted into dark creatures after their ancestor contributed their faith on the heinous deity who demanded worship, slavery and human sacrifice, all fueled to spite the Gods who banished her. She wished one day she would turn her world upside down, back into her malign tyranny once more.''

Jasmine Porcelain, a formerly aquatic elves converted into a Drow, now stood inside her cave with her preys, human wrapped in spider silks.

''She let out a malicious grin when she held a bleeding face inside her hand. The face was taken from a female adventurer stumbled into her lair. Like all the fanatics of Lolth, Porcelain took her zealous devotion to her Goddess as a proper mission, and yet she found fun killing those who weren't her own.'' Porcelain then put the human face onto her original face.
 * Porcelain: One day, my mistress, we'll conquer more lands for you and bring back your reign into the Multi-Universe, but at first, we need the help of Moloch to achieve this...

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Porcelain: Until then, we'll wait while I take my own option. 

Sleepy Hollow
<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Sleepy Hollow 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Albert Apple's House 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5:40 PM 

''If Selina was a strictly punctural person like a Swiss man, then her childhood friend Albert Apple was less formal and more casual person... depends on which kind of personality this guy shown to us.''

''Usually, Albert was presented with green hair, which was firm, calm and collected. However, when his hair turned into flaming red, even redder than Selina's hair, Albert's personality would enter a much more informal, lazy, humorous and aggresive state. He called those two personalities "Green Apple" and "Red Apple", respectively.''

''Even so, there was a dark secret, a more hidden and sinister third personality inside Albert, one that  wasn't even human . For now, it wasn't triggered, but when it did, things would get dangerous, absolutely dangerous for people.'' ''And yet... now, things were absolutely fine when the Green persona was in charge.''

''Albert Apple is a casual person, under his Green Apple personality. He keeps many stray cats in his house and took care of them greatly. Now, he sat in front of a table and waiting for someone to arrive. All of a sudden, the doorbell rang.''

''Selina's desperate voice came from the outside and Albert immediately went for the door. He opened it and saw Selina, with her hair still wet due to the bath she took not long ago.'' ''As Albert went out to lock his door, Selina nodded as she pulled Albert out and went into a taxi by the pavement. She seemed distressed.'' Shouting anxiously, Selina dragged Albert on the taxi and spoke the location to the taxi driver. ''The taxi driver then drove the car away from Albert's house. Selina stared at the window outside, feeling more and more anxious and fraustrated as time went by, while her eyes beneath her eye-patch was getting more and more itchy.'' ''Albert furrowed his eyebrows in a deep breath. He tried to make a smile on his face to keep Selina calm about the upcoming storm. He didn't see the Horseman of Death in the eye, but knowing that the Headless Horseman was the leader of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse made Albert nervous.'' ''The Red Albert was not good at volcabulary, but his Green Apple persona could still use some long and formal words when on critical situations. Selina nodded in mild dismay.'' Albert let out of a sad chuckle. ''Selina clenched her fists and remembered how her adoptive sister, Helene Hawthorn, acted during her call to her. Much to Selina's confusion, Helene acted so surprisingly calm about this and assured that a curfew was announced, except she will make the snobbish new manager and his even more snobbish wife to enforce it, without letting students to get into the danger.'' The taxi itself disappered into the night as Selina knew that it was just a beginning of some war yet to come...
 * Selina: (off-screen) Albert? Albert!
 * Albert: Selina...
 * Selina: Quickly... We don't have much time!
 * Selina: Mister, to Rutledge's Mansion.
 * Selina: (think) * My gosh, I hope we can make it in time. I sense some horrendous existence coming here soon, not just the Horseman... *
 * U=1479653976,2360930793&fm=26&gp=0.jpgAlbert: Have you contacted our, uh... our other acquiantances yet, Selina?
 * Selina: Yes, I do. The Horseman would head for Ichabod Crane, who will be attending to the meeting. However, I cannot contact the Museum as for now, as if its new manager never cared any ordeals coming to the town, just some petty money, lavish granduer and pretentious style. Ugh, his wife is even more insufferable.
 * Albert: I wonder what those " little ghosts " thought about it, but "they" will definitely be pissed off.
 * Selina: (think) * I know Helene quite well, ever since she was born... She is not, never will be, and never wants to be, wrapped by any kinds of conventional thinking. She has her way. *

Purgatory
<p style="text-align:center;"> 3 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Purgatory 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Lost Forest 

''Deep within the woods of Purgatory, which is a mirror to the real-life forest within Hudson Valley, a man and a woman walked inside the woods hand in hand, like a couple. They seemed to get relented even though the horrendous atmosphere within such a realm.'' The woman was Christine, while the tall man with auburn hair beside her was Crow Faux, a major general of Moloch's army, being an advisor to the Zodiac Demons, answering to the Twelve Nethers who hid themselves in the darkness. ''Christine clenched her fists when she remembered the last encounter with Ichabod Crane and Abbie Mills, in spite of having no control over her own body. She had no regret over the Zodiac Demon's malicious deeds while using her body, except she never able to keep Colin alive or save him when he arrived to revive her.'' Crow shook his head as he led Christine towards a small chapel, furrowing his eyebrows. ''Crow decided to leave, but Christine immediately pulled his wrist. Her eyes sharpened as she gazed into the chapel in a serious attitude.'' Calling out Crow's original name, ignoring his protest upon this, Christine inhaled the air of purgatory as her eyes turned golden in sheer fury.
 * Beautiful_flower_by_klubnicka_d3lk0ke-fullview.jpgChristine: So, they're still alive.
 * Crow: We both have people we hate. It was all their fault, wasn't it? It was all due to Ichabod Crane's very own ignorance that Lady Van Tassel succeeded in her devious plot... to chain my beloved sister up. I guess I have no choice but to let her  village crone sister down.
 * Crow: Ah, this is the place where Lord Moloch held her prisoner, even though I don't agree with it. However, I believed it would served as a right punishment for her falling into love towards some deceitful traitor like Ichabod Crane. Let's go. She won't be happy to see you, since she never is happy to see even me.
 * Christine: No, Gabriel...

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Christine: I need to drop by and tell her something. 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Purgatory Chapel 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Prison of Katrina Crane 

''The dark chapel that served as Katrina Crane's own personal "home" in Purgatory, has a special nature like the manor in Abbie's dream. Actually, it was just another manisfection of Katrina's memory in the past, when she was still living in human world. The chapel was illuminated by several candles. Whenever they went off, Katrina will lit up and pray.''

''All of the sudden, the wind blown into the room and blew off several candles. White light of lightning broke the illumination of the hall, as Katrina's prayer was also interrupted very abruptly. She was not happy with it, at all, at all...'' ''Katrina immediately turned around and saw Christine outside the room, making Katrina to take a deep breath. Crow was standing not far away from the malign-looking Christine, while staring at Katrina with calmness.'' Staring at Katrina maliciously, Christine stepped into the hall swiftly as she put off every remaining candles all around the corridor, darkening the whole room even further. Katrina stepped back and gazed into Christine, who chuckled sacarstically. Christine now stood just one feet away from Katrina, giving her a shot of malicious stare and grin. Katrina turned her head away in sheer disgust. Christine sniffed and shrugged her shoulders, shaking her head in dismay.
 * 74062359_p0_master1200.jpgKatrina: Who is that?
 * Crow: Calm down, sister. She just want to pay you a visit.
 * Christine: Well, well, well, well... Ha, isn't it the very same woman who destroyed my plan within the Patroit's invasion of Delaware?
 * Katrina: I... I thought you died.
 * Christine: Was, until fate brought me back... twice now. I'll walk out of this prison realm while you still in here, accompanying your wicked stepmom. Anyway, you should be glad to see her suffer... even if you're here.
 * Dcdqoin-572d3ce1-27ba-4372-b777-24b4f4173438.pngChristine: Time have changed you, Katrina. I can sense you weakening, while I'm stronger than you, more adapted to the world changing around us. Your brother did everything he could to save me, but did Ichabod tried to save you? He just took the defense of Sleepy Hollow as its priority for now, and you can only reach him very briefly via astral communication. How pitiable.
 * Katrina: Go away, you liar.
 * Christine: Liar, you say?
 * Christine: My silly little rabbit, now, look at who's speaking out the word "liar". You call me a liar, but all you try to ignore is your lack of genuiue feeling over your marriage with Ichabod Crane.

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ''Enraged by Christine's words, Katrina was infuriated and charged at Christine, casting spells but the latter merely waved a fan and summoned a golden shield made of hexagons. Katrina was blocked away.'' Katrina clenched her fist and stared into the eyes of Christine as the latter continued to taunt him. ''Christine's words brought back the worst memories and regret of Katrina. Unable to reply, Katrina closed her eyes and shedded tears in regret.'' ''It was all in Katrina's worst memories. Katrina met the former fiancee of Ichabod, known as Mary Wells, who was a paranoid and jealous woman to begin with.''
 * Katrina: You!
 * Christine: Lord Moloch forbade your power inside Purgatory, and that's why your resistence is futile. Now, since I'm free, I don't need to be troubled by such kind of sorrow.
 * Christine: Katrina, I know many things you did and you thought thanks to your very own brother who have his own grudge on you, there. In spite of this, I know something that even he himself don't know. Should I tell Ichabod that you killed his ex-lover and seduced him, abandoning your engagement ?
 * The_Weeping_Lady_05.pngChristine: You're a seducer and monster, Katrina, even worse than I am. Your sin is worse than I am. You corrupted one of our most promising and intellectual advisors - hate to admit such a thing - and make him turn his back to his family and his motherland, for what? An impotent and foul God who ignores humanity and just make them serve Him and His own so-called heavenly justice?

''Upon arriving in the colonies to take Ichabod back, she was refused by Ichabod, though very politely. However, Wells believed Ichabod was bewitched by Katrina, the first woman she met in colonies and the one who accompanied Ichabod.''

''Ignoring that Katrina was engaged to Ichabod's best friend, Wells spitefully believed Katrina bewitched Ichabod. She tried to kill Katrina when she accused the latter for taking her lover away, believing her to have been seducing Ichabod all along. Katrina, in her own instant defense, accidentally pushed Ms. Wells under a cliff with her spells.''

''Katrina was pain-staken by her remorse for killing Wells, even though she never was intentional, and Wells brought it on herself. She later broke off the engagement with her former fiance, Abraham Van Brunt, whom she lack genuiue love with. She had confessed her love to Ichabod in order to compensate him, breaking up with Abraham in the process.''

However, the haunting spirit of Wells was brought back by Lady Van Tassel who forced her into a spiteful spirit to hunt down Katrina and nearly killed Betsy Ross.

''Upon casting Wells' spirit back into the afterlife, Katrina confessed the real reason behind her death, causing Ichabod begin to distrust her and leading to his suspition that she was involved with the Horseman's murder. The rest was history.'' ''Katrina shivered in anger and sadness when the most regretful moment came back into her memory. However, one second later, Katrina stood up from the ground and stared into Christine's eyes.'' Surprised, Christine lifted her left eyebrow curiously at Katrina's face of defiance.
 * Katrina: You... are so hateful .
 * Christine: Hmm?
 * Katrina: I always regret the day that I become Ms. Wells' replacement for Ichabod, knowing it was immoral, and I know Ichabod will never forgive me. However, one thing you said is wrong, Christine. My feeling towards Ichabod is honest, and I really want to compensate him. We married for seven years and our bond was building. No one can sever us from each other, not you, not Moloch, not even this putrid world of prison.

Confidently, Katrina lifted her chin for a little bit and looked at Christine in the same kind of arrogant look, staring at her enemy in the eyes. Hearing Katrina's defense over her husband, Christine shook her head once more and turned around sadly. Katrina took a nervous deep breath as Christine switfly walked away. ''Chuckled, Christine shut the door with a loud bang. Alone in the chapel, Katrina continued to light up the candle and prayed for Ichabod. When Christine left the chapel, Crow Faux immediately went closer to her.'' Christine indifferently stared up into the sky. Crow let out a malicious grin as his eyes turned into lilac.
 * Katrina: Ichabod knows what is right. Stopping the Horseman from the rampage is what he SHOULD DO. He'll never hestitated because of me, because of any distrubing circumstances. His will is stronger than mine, Christine. He's stronger than you think. You say he betrayed his nation? Well, as a response, I say that he'll never turn his back on humanity. One day, he'll rescue me, as I'm genuiuely regret of using him at first.
 * Christine: Pathetic. Fine, I'll leave you in your fantasy of your Prince Charming until the day come when you get smacked by cold reality, like I once did. However, if you think you can leave Purgatory, think again.  You know the rules of making a spirit to leave Purgatory, with one of them is easy to say but hard to do for Crane, remind you.  Besides, the world change and people change. How long can you last in a world you never know without trying to blend in?
 * 113Promo4.webp.jpgChristine: As a result, Katrina, I'll leave for the new world while you shall trap inside your old-fashioned past, day after wretched day... for this is your destiny. Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho...
 * Crow: What did she say?
 * Christine: Nothing matters. Now, let's go. We have work to do, Gabe.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Crow: Anything for you, Chrissy. 

Act 1 - Betty Drake


<p style="text-align:center;">The mysterious incident within the Museum of Sleepy Hollow caught the attention from the police, and a young police detective, calling herself Elizabeth "Betty" Drake, had arrived to the crime scene, investigating the disapperance of Javier Boquet, the former costume manager of the new manager and his wife.

<p style="text-align:center;">''Nevertheless, ignoring the curfew warning to the citizens Dora Dorian chose to start the rehersal of Nutcracker ballet, something so inappropriate that it infuriated the museum's ghastly guardian. Soon, the rehersal get crashed by the mischivous figure and resulted in its failure.''

<p style="text-align:center;">''In the meantime, Moloch had special arrangement for Christine as he awaited the Horseman to seek out his head, but something worried him that the Horseman might not follow what he planned upon the two Witnesses... So that brings an inquiry: What lies beneath the Horseman's rotten skull?''

Current Story - Betty Drake
<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Sleepy Hollow Historical Society 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Museum of Sleepy Hollow 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Theatre Zone 

''In the Museum of Sleepy Hollow, the stirring situation caused by the ascension of the new manager became toned down after the manager's wife had a new costume department advisor. However, after greeting the new guy in the museum, the new manager named Choleti Dorian was unnerved. He contacted police force immediately, but was dismayed when the captain had more official buisness to take care of.''

''However, there was a certain substitute of police detective who was about to come. Standing in front of the theatre, a young female police detective in white suit was chewing on a pineapple bread. She had short pink hair and a pair of pink eyes.''

''After finishing her dessert, the female police detective went towards the theatre stage. She saw people busy in cleaning the stage up... and let out a sigh.'' ''As she was sighing, the police officer heard a voice and was greeted by the manager who walked towards her warmly... while wearing a smug smile.'' ''The police detective's name is Elizabeth "Betty" Drake, though only her friends called her Betty. She and the new manager shook their hands... with a very reluctant face.'' ''Betty shrugged her shoulders and chuckled bitterly, and it was appearent that somehow she despised him. She was acting her fondness pretentiously, and then she flipped her hair.'' ''Choleti waved his hand and called his secretary, who had the said letters in his hand. The secretary handed the letters to Betty. Betty started to survey the letter very closely and carefully. Suddenly, she furrowed her eyebrows.'' Betty continued to survey the first letter and took a deep breath, but she still had her control over her own composure. Betty stared at Choleti with a drop of sweat on her head.
 * 75683465_p12_master1200.jpg???: Sleepy Hollow Theatre, it's been a long time. The air itself... seemed so different.
 * Choleti: Hey, there, Detective Elizabeth Drake. Ah, it so nice to see you here in the stead of the captain.
 * Betty: Good evening, Mr. Dorian.
 * Choleti: I never ever believe that there is a ghost in here. You need to bring the truth out of the water.
 * Betty: Well, then, sir... Then, where is that so-called malicious letters you talked about?
 * Choleti: Here, miss.
 * Betty: (think) * This scripture... *
 * Betty: (think) * This scripture seemed  familiar  to me... and... *

Letter
 Dear Mr. Choleti, 

' My Apologies. I approve your decision to bring pieces from Nutcrackers, especially The Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy which is amongst my favorite masterpieces, but it's such a dissatisfying disaster that YOUR WIFE plays Clara while YOU, a man who figuratively takes her boat, plays the NUTCRAKER HIMSELF. Think twice before I take actions, s'il vous plait, or I'll take actions. '

' Besides, you owe me this month's salary. I'm also a worker in this museum. This is a public domain, not your sweatshop. '

' In addition, there're killings once more in town. Wouldn't you PLEASE cancel this play for now and pay respect to the dead? '



 Yours sincerly, 

 Mirage 

Real World
''Having an awkward feeling after reading one of the many letters, Betty's face turned from nervous expression into a full-on deadpan smile as soon as she discovered the end of the letter. What made her even more put out was that the new manager seemed to be upset about no one but his vainglourious wife. She turned away to hide her chuckle.'' ''Babbling with his motor mouth, the manager lost his control and snatched the letters from Betty's hand, counting its quantity. Betty turned around and tried to calm him down.'' Betty started to walk around nonchalently, trying to hide some smug smirk on her face. ''Betty stopped wandering and her smirk faded. She turned to the manager with shock and confusion.'' Before Betty could ever finish, Choleti immediately went closer and ranted like a paranoid man. ".................................................." ''Choleti jumped like a spoiled child whining about his gift. Betty was disgusted and stepped back, trying to get out of the embarrasement. Fortunately, she heard someone shouting out. It was Beatrice Bergamot, a female guard of the museum.'' ''This ended the embarrasement. Betty sighed in relief as she saw people gathering for the rehersal, and then she saw Dora Dorian, the wife of the new manager. Dora dressed up as Clara, a young girl, making Betty felt utterly awkward.''
 * 999327d6912397dd729ec8ca5482b2b7d2a28742.jpgCholeti: Look at this! Look at this! They can't accept my wife's performance!
 * Betty: Hmm........
 * 74497933_p1_master1200.jpgCholeti: Oh, for the love of Jesus Christ! They can't accept MY WIFE'S PERFORMACE! How dare they! This is the rehersal for her premiere in Sleepy Hollow. Why would anyone say such a thing!?
 * Betty: Eh, sir... that's just one letter.
 * Choleti: But it's happening for days! It drives me crazy! LOOK AT THIS! You're gonna have a break down as well when you receive so many letters. Day after day the same things, they send either insult or unreasonable request! Ugh, I'm totally sick of it! They signed in either "Mirage" or "Phantom" in all letters!
 * 60986705_p0_master1200.jpgBetty: All right, please calm yourself!
 * Choleti: Detective Drake! Can't you understand? There are no phantom in this world! I don't believe in ghost.
 * Betty: But isn't it a letter sent by some phantom?
 * Choleti: Not really! This must be the prank of this museum's previous manager - that wretch named Harold Harrison.
 * Betty: What did you say?!
 * Choleti: I say Harold Harrison! You must arrest him! Arrest him! Immediately!
 * Betty: But sir... Which crime did he commit?
 * Choleti: He, uh... He slandered my wife's reputation even before she got to act!
 * Beatrice: The rehersal of Sugar Plum Fairy part starts now!

''Just then, a masked clown arrived and put a letter in the hand of Betty. Betty turned around and found the clown disappered. She then looked at her hand and saw a postcard, with the words written on it.'' ''As if getting some sort of signal, Betty immediately turned around, seeing no one was trying to stop her. The manager was admiring his wife's costume.'' Letting her tongue out for a moment, Betty turned around and hid herself in the backstage.
 * 2cbd2225ab18972b9e83514ceacd7b899f510a23.pngMessage: [Leave the stage during rehersal, now. Just enter the backstage.]
 * Betty: Nah.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Rehersal


<p style="text-align:center;"> Performance Started 













<p style="text-align:center;"> Performance Ended 

Real World


''What happened during the rehersal? Well, let me tell you what happened. During the ballet performance, a mysterious figure with a black Domino mask and lilac shirt started to steal the spotlight and disturbed the rehersal, making many dancers to slip down one by one like dominos, while in a hypnotized state. When the mysterious intruder was about to leave, Dora Dorian, dressed in Clara's dress, attempted to dance with the intruder.''

''Embarresed and bemused, the intruder had to comply with her... before she mischievously spun Dora like a spinning wheel, in spite of the intruder's small size. Dora spun on the ground and fell, just as the intruder finished her prank and left unfazed.'' ''Horrified, Dora started to scream in terror when all of the people onstage snapped out of hynosis. The chaos soon ensued when people started to scream and rant.'' Choleti immediately went for his wife and helped her to get up, as Beatrice paced towards the manager, with a distraughted face (though it was obviously a pretense). As she was conforted by her husband and her maid, Dorian almost dropped tears while Beatrice lowered her head to hide her slight smirk.
 * D67ewgo-d4009ebc-5607-427a-97a0-285c157b0030.pngDora: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
 * Dora: What is going on HERE!? Someone had pranked us!
 * Beatrice: We don't know what happened just now, either!
 * Choleti: Darling, do you need something else to drink? Tea or coffee? Anyway, just calm down, just calm yourself and...

''A staff of Dorian handed a silver plate with a goblet of champange on it. Dorian tried to pick up the goblet, but turned out its bottom was stuck onto the plate. She tried to pull it off the plate, but it was futile, causing the liquid in the cup to splash.'' ''The maid pushed the clerk away angrily. Not far away, Betty and other police officers just stood by and watch, without showing any panic somehow.'' ''With a surprisingly calm tone, Betty allowed her own subordinates to clean up the mess. The staff member who did goofy immediately ran away with the plate and the cup stuck on it.'' ''Not long before it, however, Beatrice, hidden in the chaotic crowd threw a banana peel on the ground, right in front of another staff who was running towards the scene with another plate, this time with a large pie on it. He slipped on the banana peel and slipped forward, push the pie into Dora's face accidentally.''
 * Maid: AHHHHHHH! WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE!?
 * Staff: Sorry!
 * Betty: Help them out.
 * Maid: Madam, let's get back to our room and you need a rest! I'm sorry...
 * Dora: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Dora screamed like a terrified girl, and a quirky and small shadow hidden in the darkness covered her face and giggled.

While giggling, the mastermind of such a chaos up there, named Helene Hawthorn, disappered into the darkness as agile as a cat, but not after kicking a wheelchair covered in a blank black cloth on it. ''Betty, on the other hand, licked her lips mischievously when she saw the pie on Dora's face, cannot hide her amusement. No one noticed her because of the sheer terror, and other police already set out to help the mad crowd.'' ''Shocked and fed up, Dora started to berate the staff members, raving like crazy as they pleadged for her forgiveness. Just then, the wheelchair ran itself into the crowd and stopped at the center. Some people had noticed it, including Dora's maid.'' ''People were too panicked to follow, and Dora pulled the black drape away to brush off the liquid and cream on her face... before suddenly...'' ''This time, the entire crowd screamed in horror. There was a dead man laid on the wheelchair, apparently strangled. It was none other than Javier Bouquet, the same man who stumbled into the museum's basement where Helene was forced to kill him after he unmasked her and saw her face.'' People all gasped and then screamed when they saw the man Bouquet, as his body started to slip from the wheelchair and start lying onto the ground. ''This time, getting out of the indifference she had, Betty seemed to get startled and serious as she approached the body. She looked at the body's neck and face, and she discovered the sign of strangulation, suffocation and falling.'' With an serious expression, Betty immediately turned to a trembling Choleti and raised her hand. ''Choleti swayed his arm, perplexed at Betty's order. Sighed, Betty turned around and closed her eyes thoughtfully. She tried to say about the curfew to Choleti, but turned out the man was too obsessed with protecting his wife's so-called reputation so desperate, that Betty didn't stand the chance.'' Surprisingly calm about the crime, Betty then started to keep people out of the crime scene as she walked down the stage.
 * Helene: At least she sounds better.
 * Betty: Heh...
 * U=2049839170,3405147724&fm=26&gp=0.jpgDora: What the Hell is happening!?
 * Maid: Who pushed this dang wheelchair on the stage? Someone push it away! It came out of nowhere somehow!
 * People: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
 * Dead_body_by_twilitesmuse_d5hn2wj-fullview.jpgDora: It's... it's Bouquet! He died in that tabooed basement!
 * Betty: Hmm?
 * 5def86355982b2b77f6382423dadcbef74099be1.jpgBetty: Mr. Choleti?
 * Choleti: Yes...
 * Betty: Sir, you need to take care of your staff next time, and Mr. Harrison is, so far, innocent. Don't let ANYONE to get close to that basement. Besides, stay in the museum. I forgot to tell you that tonight is curfew.
 * Choleti: Why? What happened?
 * Betty: You don't even want to know.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Betty: (think) * 'Cause if you don't keep yourselves in this place, and behave, your heads will roll. * '

Purgatory
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Moloch's Lair 

''Within Moloch's lair, a man lied on the ground with a dagger in his chest and blood coming from his mouth. The daggar impaled his chest and nailed him onto the ground. Moloch the Demon King, in his dark and blurry shadow form, towered above this wounded prisoner.'' ''Moloch angrily sprouted Greek words from his mouth. Although he could speak English, Moloch often spoke Greek as well, whenever he was serious and furious on certain terms, or casting his dark spell. The wounded man only gave Moloch a sly smirk.'' ''Moloch was intensely displeased when Apostle Dusk mocked him silently. The Apostle Dusk is the missing nameless leader of Hexenmeister Community and the former master of the Room of Violet Silk. He chuckled bitterly at Moloch.'' ''Moloch clenched his fist, humiliated and enraged. He kept kicking the Apostle Dusk on the ground as the latter laughed out.'' Moloch turned around and raised his head, looking at the dim flame in his lair. Moloch clenched his fist and slammed his thigh as he turned around to his captive. Hearing Moloch's painful monologue that detailed some part of his past, Dusk chuckled sadly. ''Dusk's word revealed something important. This was already six weeks after the correspoding joint between the timeline of LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Firenza Junior and LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow - Death Arc.'' ''For now, in the timeline of  Carl Robinson  and  Maria Arzonia , the war centered around Firenza Blood had over. The 2037 version of Melancholia, along with her alternate self, Plaisir Permafrost, was defeated and caused her 2013 essence that was possessing her future self sent into Purgatory. As for Carl, his whereabout was curently unknown .'' ''More and more enraged, Moloch turned around spitefully when he heard the words of humiliation from Dusk. He snapped his finger and Dusk felt his body started to burn.'' Dusk stopped laughing and screamed in pain, as Moloch turned away nonchalently. Moloch then went a bit further to the gate of his cave, looking at the outside forest with sheer malice. With a angry and malicious look just like usual, Moloch then raised his hand and started to cast spells as he closed his eyes. Dusk was unable to answer as the fire extinguised on himself. ''Moloch walked out of his lair and went into a shadow, as Dusk was struggling on the ground. He was still shocked at Moloch's revelation, as the Horsemen was once human. Now, all he wanted to know was the current host of the Horseman of Death. Who is he exactly?'' ''Ending his thoughts, Dusk trembled in pain before he fell into coma. In his comatose, he endured a vision of some possible person who might be chosen as the  other three Horsemen's hosts ... just might be, might be.''
 * Moloch: [Γιατί δεν παραδίδεις απλά? / Giatí den paradídeis aplá?] (Why don't you just surrender now?)
 * Moloch_by_mitchellnolte_d7xs6j9-fullview.jpgMoloch: [Hmm, your meddling friends form the Hexenmeister Community had  rescued that woman named Shao Jun when I could find a warrior spirit for the further plan for other calamities, and they just got her away. I'll find and punish Apostle Mask from now on. Tell me, however, where are your companions and those who rebelled against their new leader? I ask of you, Apostle Dusk!]
 * Dusk: Ha, Moloch, Moloch, you will never find them, and you'll never expect to understand them. If you want to raise darkness and chaos by replacing me with your agent just because, then my supporters will fight against you for no other reason, either. Don't you dare dreaming of letting them surrender.
 * 76243335_p0_master1200.jpgMoloch: [Shut up! Then, you'll be trapped here for eternity! I'll find Apostle Mask to blame after he allowed that so-called Fire Elsa , and now, I have no time to waste on a lowlife like you.]
 * Moloch: [Your existence is a failure of Gods, human... just like other creatures, like that failed Plaisir Permafrost. You wasted your own life. You toxicfied your world. You let everything pay price for your misdeeds. I wasn't always like this, a monster!]
 * Moloch: [Countless years ago, I was one of the most trusted angels of God, a protector of the people of Canaanite tribes. The Supreme God wiped my believers away, and I rebelled against them, just because of their own callous and faulty view upon the world, and then what I get? I got fully banished and become some... thing like this .]
 * Fate.Grand.Order.full.2666746.pngDusk: It served you right, Moloch. After all, you already demanded sacrifice of children and made parents' face smeared with tears. You are the real monster, Moloch. You can't even make your agent, that Melancholia... to win just once. Let me guess...  She was now in the dungeon of Purgatory, right? 
 * Ukyo.(AMNESIA).full.1732998.jpgDusk: You punished everyone for failure, and yet the biggest failure is yourself! You can't find another self of yours or a freaking drop of Firenza Blood ! Now you want the Horseman to raise your army? You failed once, more than 200 years ago, and you will fail again! HAHAHAHA!
 * Moloch: SILENCE!!!
 * Dusk: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
 * Moloch: [Cry and scream as you can, mortal. You think there isn't more than enough painful punishment we can bestow upon you? Think again. That's the price you pay for your insolence and ignorance. Inside this world, you as a human can't die unless I approve it, but you'll get tortured and feel pain for all eternity. By then, you'll be a part of my very own purpose.]
 * Moloch: The Horseman of Death is just one of the pioneers in my army. I took all of the Four Horsemen under my own thumb so that I could take charge of the Apocalypse, the Period of Tribulations and the world. I'll spite those sad and foolish Gods... with the soul of their very own creation...  the humans .
 * The_headless_horseman_by_grivetart-d6ozdyl.jpgh: Yes, the current Horseman of Death is, or was a human being who came to serve me . Because of the hatred in his heart, I killed him, revived him and granted him the avatar of Death. The upcoming three Horsemen are also the same, and yet I still had some hestitation to find a suitable human host for them. That's the next story.
 * Moloch: Don't worry. You won't become one of them. You have much greater purpose than that. Now, have a good night sleep.
 * Dusk: (think) * Dammit, I can't reach either Sister Mary Eunice or Katrina to inform him about the news... I hope they can both make it... *

Nevertheless, he could not see one certain Horseman's human host, since before that happened, he completely fell into the darkness and lost his conciousness.



 Famine 



 Conquest 



 War 

Sleepy Hollow
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 6:51 PM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Streets 

''During her daily duty of patroling the streets, Abbie was unaware about the storm that was outside the town other than the Horseman of Death. However, she always knew that Moloch, being a powerful demon king and a former fallen angel leader, had much more trump cards. The Horseman was just his pioneer, and yet even this pioneer was devastating to lives of tens of thousands in the town.''

''However, much to Abbie's confusion, people around her, without noticing or witnessing the danger, often lack some kind of sense of danger. As she left her van and walked onto the pavement, Abbie put on her coat.'' ''Suddenly, Abbie heard a man calling her family name, and he turned around, seeing Luke Morales, her ex-boyfriend, running towards her. Abbie was fraustrated as she put on her coat, since now she was on a dire mission that could not spill to someone out of her own team.'' Luke now walked beside Abbie and got more curious at Abbie's words. ''Abbie answered Luke very vaguely since she tried to avoid him from further trouble. She still remembered the time months ago when he almost get killed by a demonic wasp sent out by Christine and Colin Van Bilj. However, Luke still nailed on it.'' Luke widened his eyes in surprise, but he still walked side by side with Abbie. ''Fraustrated, Abbie remained silent and didn't want to talk with Luke any longer. However, seeing Abbie's silent response, Luke was so baffled that he clapped Abbie's right shoulder.'' Abbie stopped walking and turned to her ex as Luke stood right behind her, chuckled but clearly put out. Getting impatient, Abbie narrowed her gaze, calmly interrupted Luke. Abbie remained silent and stared at Luke in her eyes. ''As they were talking, neither of Abbie nor Luke had noticed that a mysterious man, dressed in dark gray coat with a hood. The mysterious man stood inside the park, behind the bushes, and looked at the two.'' ''Abbie felt the truth stick inside her throat and, after four seconds of consideration, she let out a helpless sigh. It was apparent that Luke genuiuely tried to fix their friendship.'' Nodding and turning around, Abbie started walking once more and turned her head to Luke in a deadpan stare. ''Luke chuckled and watched as Abbie walked away, before he left. Neither of them had noticed the strange man who looked at everything happened right before his eyes.''
 * S01E07-00_04_04--20190616-192845-.png???: Mills!
 * Luke: Where were you today?
 * Abbie: I'm on the late shift. I'm kind of in the middle of something right now.
 * Luke: What?
 * Abbie: Prepping.
 * Luke: Prepping what?
 * 107Promo3.webp.jpgAbbie: *sigh* For my sister Jenny. She's getting out of institution tomorrow, moving in with me.
 * Luke: Wow, that's a big change.
 * Luke: Abs, hey, two minutes.
 * Luke: Come on, I just wanted to talk to you without having that Brit over my shoulder. I know things have been weird between us when we broke up.
 * S01E07-00_04_34--20190616-193209-.pngAbbie: I really do not have time for this.
 * Luke: But I see you every day. I don't know if it's Corbin or Jenny or all of it, but I care about you, Abbie.
 * Luke: Abbie... I'm here.
 * Abbie: Luke...
 * Luke: Before we dated, we used to be friends, remember? Can we at least get back to that? How about coffee?
 * S01E07-00_04_46--20190812-162842-.pngAbbie: Tomorrow afternoon?
 * Luke: Oh, slow down. I didn't think we were gonna be moving this fast.
 * Abbie: Temper expectation, please.

Then, the mysterious man silently disappeared without a trace, and Luke didn't notice that he was there at all.

Act 2 - Night Falls


<p style="text-align:center;">''The Horseman arrived in Sleepy Hollow and attacked the town of Sleepy Hollow and assualted the masion of the Freemasons. The members of the Order of Flourish tried to fight him back, but another unforseen enemy had lauched their attack, causing the Horseman to successfully slaughtered four Freemason leaders.''

<p style="text-align:center;">''Within the town, Andy Brooks, now returned back from Hell, assaulted Luke Morales and warned him to stay away from Abbie Mills, before warning him about the upcoming secret war between demons and humanity. Both sides of the light and the darkness are now in charge.''

<p style="text-align:center;"> The war is coming to Sleepy Hollow.

When Night Falls
<p style="text-align:center;"> 7:00 PM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge Manor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Outside the door 

''Albert rolled his eyes white and waved his arms as he stood beside Selina. Selina stared at Albert angrily, in a shot of death glare. This literally shut Albert up almost instantly.'' With a sigh, Selina took a look at her watch and had narrowed her gaze. ''Trying to maintain her composure, Selina took a deep breath and then all of a sudden, she felt pain inside her head. Selina crouched herself all of a sudden because of the strong and painful headache, before her right eye started to be painful as well. Seeing the painful expression on Selina's face, Albert crouched himself as well almost immediately. Sweating, Selina grabbed her pill desperately and took some pills into her own mouth.'' ''It was so painful that Selina torn her eye-patch down. Albert immediately took a cup of water from an Order of Flourish agent not far away, handing to Selina. In an act out of desperate need, Selina grabbed the water and washed down the pills... before she finally got better.'' ''Holding her forehead, Selina sighed and shook her head, trying to ease the pain. Her eye was bleeding as it revealed after Selina removed her eyepatch.'' Nervously, Albert inhaled deeply and helped Selina to get up from the ground. ''Selina closed her eyes and clenched her fists. She had a vision of herself, 13 years old back then, in comatose with the corpse of Hestia Hawthorn beside her. A large wooden stick was beside her head, as it fell and hit her forehead, and she lost her right arm somehow. With her head bleeding, she lied unconcious until she was recovered by her friends. Recovering from the pain, Selina stood up and cleaned herself up.'' ''Selina cleaned the blood out of her right eye and put on her eye-patch once again. She could feel her suit turning a bit tighter once more, just a bit. Suddenly, Selina had a thoughts.'' ''The Dawn's Early Light was the invention Selina had just talked about, a weapon used to deflect Zodiac Demons and Croatoan Virus spawns. Albert turned around to the agents of the Order and nodded. Half of the agents went on searching, and the other half remained in guarding.''
 * 59912797_p0_master1200.jpgAlbert: Guarding need!? What the frackling-frick? What do they mean by "guarding need"!?
 * Selina: Hush, Ichabod Crane is coming soon, and now even * I * cannot attend their meeting. I don't always have the privlage, so stop whining youserlf like a baby. We must now...  stay on guard ... AHHHHHHH!!!
 * Selina: Albert... Albert...
 * Albert: Water!
 * Ophelia.Phamrsolone.full.2383268.pngAlbert: Darn it, Selina! You scared the heck out of me! Don't you scare me like that!
 * Selina: I'm all right. It was probably some reaction caused by my invention and my condition... My damaged pituitary gland . Albert, I'm still growing taller now. My hands, my feet and my limbs are oversized and out of proportion. It was all because of that incident... I know the doctors have been trying to control the damage, but I still feel my head... My head is about to explode and... I'm afraid there will be a monster coming out of it.
 * Albert: Don't be so paranoid now, Selina. You're gonna live in a normal lifespan, like every healthy ladies. You're gonna get married and have loads of children by your side. Now, put yourself together, my strawberry, as we have work to do.
 * X00_00_01-018030-0553DDECEKDDDN-D0235ZK.pngSelina: Thanks, Albert. Now I feel better... God, that Halloween more than eight years ago... was a curse, so was that year's Christmas. I must... I must erase the consequence of those two fatal nights and... set what was wrong back to what was right.
 * Selina: I guess we've got some company here. Otherwise, my Dawn's Early Light inside my eye won't react so caustically.

''Closing his eyes, Albert the turned around and sniffed like a skilled bloodhound. His eyebrows furrowed. That was when Selina realized things were complicated, far more complicated that she could expected.'' ''Selina immediately followed the half of the agents onto the searching of the Horseman as well as his possible companions that arrived along with him. The night fell on the entire garden, darkening everything and making Selina careful.'' ''All of a sudden, there was a horrible screech coming inside the mansion. Horrified, Selina turned around and widened her eyes in shock. The gate was completely unharmed, so the attack was caused by enemies inside.'' ''Selina immediately rushed towards the door, lifting her long leg and kicked it opened. She turned her head towards a large mirror, seeing a torture chamber inside the mirror before it suddenly faded. Selina realized what was happening.'' Half of the mages of the Order immediately rushed onto the building, with Selina and Albert followed the rest of them.
 * X00_00_01--018030-0553DDESCEDDDN-D0235ZK.pngSelina: Albert... I guess there are even more problem we need to face... It seems that if the Horseman arrives now, at least he isn't alone .
 * Selina: Show yourself... You headless son of a, a... a submariner .
 * Selina: Impossible! Follow me, guys!
 * Selina: Blast it! Search the entire building!

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Selina: And BREAK EVERY MIRROR ON SIGHT! 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Street 

''Abbie had finished her night shift and was about to return back to the base. As soon as she entered her van, Abbie discovered that she had received one missing call and one new voicemail, both called from Ichabod, who was learning how to use smartphones.'' Sighed, Abbie started her engine and went for the Rutledge Manor.
 * Ichabod: (voicemail) [Dearest Ms. Mills, I trust this "oral missive" finds you well, if it finds you at all... I'm still trying to fathom the notion that my words are somehow recorded onto your... "smart phone". After consideration, I agree that is wholly unjust that you're prohibited from attending the Mason's assembly. I will rectify this the moment I arrive. Please join us as we strategize our plan of attack against the Horseman's imminent arrival. I am, most respectfully, Ichabod Crane.]

Maria Arzonia?
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge Manor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Second Floor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Corridor 

''It was still the search of the Order of Flourish against the demons and other invading darkness. The leaders of the Sleepy Hollow Freemansonry are in their meeting room in the first floor, where Selina and her men took guard every mirror they could see. They would smash those that served as a portal to Moloch's minions. Albert and his team were on the second floor, looking for the trace of the Horseman.'' ''The squad of Albert precariously looked for the Horseman's trace, and they were always underneath the light. They all knew that the Horseman of Death was not accustomed to strong lights, and they would find him and deflect him easily.'' ''All of a sudden, an Order agent heard a weak voice coming from the corner. He immediately turned to Albert.'' Perplexed, Albert turned around at the agent. ''Confused, Albert listened carefully and closely, before all of a sudden, the cry for help became louder and louder, becoming more and more terrifying just like a banshee crying. Albert immediately pointed at three of his agents to dispatch them.'' The three Order of Flourish agents who received the order (no pun intended) immediately took actions and followed Albert, leaving the rest of the agents stood at their position, guarding the corridor. ''Albert was confused since he knew the voice was a female voice. The meeting of Freemasons was not allowed with a female attendant to participate. This only made Albert even more baffled.'' ''Albert followed the sound and then he discovered a black door, clearly made of ebony wood. Albert kicked the door open, revealing a storeroom with a strange-looking girl inside it.'' ''The mysterious girl inside the storeroom immediately turned around. She was wearing a black fan-like hat, a long, red and black robe, and wore magenta lipstick on her mouth. She had pink eyes and long straw blond hair that reached her hips.'' ''The girl raised her hand and let out a smirk. Albert felt some questionable characteristics on the girl, but he could never tell why.'' ''The girl stepped forward towards the team with hands on her head. Her attitude was unusually calm and utterly obedient.'' Unconvinced and unable to let his guard down, Albert lowered his head and fell into some thoughts. ''The girl named Maria looked around and slowly waved her hand, making Albert come slightly closer. Albert went closer and Maria whispered in his ears.'' "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Albert gulped when he heard about this name, feeling the air getting frozen. Still feeling suspicious, Albert immediately turned around and discussed with his three agents with a peaceful face. The agents looked at each other, and one of them raised his hand. ''Hearing Albert's words, Maria shrugged her shoulder and looked at the ground. Albert sighed and turned around to her.'' ''However, Maria didn't panicked out of the words of Albert. Instead, she only gave him a smile once more.'' Albert was shocked and turned around, narrowing his gaze and clenched his teeth. Albert narrowed his gaze and raised his head with a dark glare.
 * Albert: (think) * Very rarely did the Dawn's Early Light reacted so intense... What did it feel? Will it be those deadly things we saw during the Feast of Apollo, or maybe even the remnants of... the Tarrytown Children?
 * ???: Help... Help...
 * Agent 1: Sir!
 * Albert: What is it?
 * Agent 1: I heard someone crying for help there.
 * Albert: You guys, quickly, follow me to get the girl who cry for help. The rest of you, stay on your guard.
 * Albert: Quickly, someone here could be inside great trouble.
 * Albert: Who could be in there?
 * Albert: FREEZE!!!
 * ???: Thank goodness, someone found me!
 * Albert: Who are you?
 * ???: Greetings, sir. Sorry to disturb you. My name is Maria Arzonia. I was twisted into a very, very strange accident these days and was... um, like coming through some alternate dimension.
 * 74567075_p0_master1200.jpgAlbert: You're some bad liar. I know many things about alternate dimensions, and don't think your foolish ploy can trick us. Who the hell are you, exactly?                 
 * Maria: To tell the truth, I'm from future and got into a serious trouble. I was chased by the remnant demons of Moloch before I was sent back into time by some unknown force... and I got seperated with my friends. When I got up, I was in this terrible storeroom... and I had no one to help me. I got tormented for three days. No one came for me except several nightmarish figures in my head... One of them called herselfas, as... Christine Van Billie .
 * Albert: Christine Van Billie?
 * Maria: Yes, sir.
 * Albert: Guys, I don't know if we can trust her, as I heard that Christine already died several months ago. Selina told me. Besides, I still don't know whether she was traveled from the future, since I don't know the methods.
 * Agent 2: Would it be the doing of those top-tier Zodiac Demons, also known as the  Twelve Nethers ? They can disturb alternate dimensions and timelines with their power.
 * Uguisumaru.full.2537276.pngAlbert: But why a girl like her was sent by the Nethers to this place? It makes no sense unless she was telling us a lie.
 * Maria: I heard that.
 * Albert: We'll consider to take you to our base, where you'll be questioned and interrogate.
 * Maria: Believe me. I'll answer all the question of which you asked. I just need you to find my friend, Firenza Junior, who went here and was chased by... a headless man who rode a pale horse. 
 * Albert: Firenza what?
 * Maria: Firenza Junior, you know, the son of the late  Duke Firenza  who mysteriously died of some unknown circumstance.



<p style="text-align:center;"> '- Albert: Hmm, it was apparent that you knew something we never knew about... Anyway, you cannot stay in this place. I'll find your friend later, but at first, I need you to cooperate our order, or you'll be declared as a suspect of criminal activity and fraud. You have the rights to remain silent.'

Maria nodded and raised her hand, accepting Albert's offer when he put handcuffs on her hands. ''Acting with good posture, Maria followed Albert and his crew out of the storeroom. Albert wasn't notice that behind Maria, ''' there was a large mirror. '
 * Maria: Whatever you say.

Dark Arzonia
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge's Manor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> First floor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Living Room 

''As Albert picked up the mysterious girl, Selina and her team guarded every single mirror they could find, as long as those large mirrors were big enough to create portals. Once they discovered one of the largest mirrors in the house, Selina stepped aside and nodded to some of her agents.''
 * 73991749_p0_master1200.jpgSelina: Here...

''Those agents immediately set out for more guarding needs. Alone in the room, with the light opened Selina squinted her eyes and inhaled carefully.'' She now felt something ominous coming from the house, although much weaker than the Horseman should be. ''Selina looked around and clenched her fist. She then sighed and slowly took off the glove on her hand. She revealed a metal hand underneath it.'' Just then, a pair of red eyes surfaced from the mirror behind Selina. ''Shouting out angrily, Selina smashed her fist into the mirror as soon as she felt the unholy presence behind her. As soon as her wrist reached the mirror, however, a long tentacle made of purple aura stretched out and curled itself, binding on Selina's wrist as her fist reach the mirror.'' ''Selina gasped and immediately raised her leg, kicking the mirror with the sole of her boot again and again. In the progress, a dark voice started to taunt Selina in her mind.'' ''After the voice finished her taunt, Selina's large foot smashed into the mirror and left cracks like spider's web. The tentacle was cut into pieces, releasing the literally iron fist of Selina, who immediately aimed at the mirror.'' ''The mirror bursted and shattered into pieces, with some shards flew across Selina's skin, sliced it and left small cut. Selina narrowed her eyes as she watched her face bled, and Selina saw a face in the shard, a woman with long dark hair and gree eyes glaring at her. The shard went away. Immediately, Selina turned around and used her walkie-talkie to speak.'' ''After sending her colleagues the message, Selina looked down on the floor, at the shattered glass on her feet. To her shock, Selina saw hundreds of green eyes and pale faces with long black hair, looking into her eyes.'' ''Selina then heard a neigh before she heard thunder. She immediately turned to the window not far away, before she saw a tall figure with red trench coat, who wandered around with a pale horse by his side. This man had no head on his neck.'' ''Avoiding the Horseman's "gaze", Selina clenched her fist and turned around, feeling her own body shivering. Outside the door, there was the Horseman of Death.'' Trying to avoid herself from being observed by the Horseman desperately, Selina immediately raised her walkie talkie and tried to contact Albert. Furrowing her eyebrows in worry, Selina narrowed her gaze when she heard Albert's voice. "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ''Selina took a deep breath as she heard news about a mysterious girl of unknown origin. However, Selina had a bad feelings about this somehow.''
 * Selina: I wonder if Crane will come here on time.
 * Selina: (think) * Ugh, my eyes and my head are still hurting... There must still be problems in the house. *
 * Selina: .........................................
 * U=2526786419,1743433864&fm=26&gp=0.jpgSelina: Got you!
 * Selina: What the...
 * ???: [Ohohohoho... to think I was killed by your kind with a mere mirror... So anti-climatic and so unceremonious. However, this time, things will end DIFFERENT!]
 * 72147405_p0_master1200.jpgSelina: ORA!
 * Selina: Every unit, smash every mirror you can see! Tell Rutledge that I can explain it later! This order is permenant! Repeat, this order is permenant!
 * ???: [Run as you can, you pitiful canaries from the Order of Flourish, because you now have nowhere to hide.]
 * Selina: (think) * Drat! *
 * Selina: (think) * He can't do anything for now. This manor was supposed to have enhanced by magical hex spell to keep it away from evil lest it was broken  from inside . I must keep my eye on him... and I must inform Albert about this. *
 * 76560763_p2_master1200.jpgSelina: Albert? Are you there? The Horseman is out there... but he cannot come in, for now. By the way, anything new from there?
 * Albert: (message) [Nah, currently, there's nothing bad on the manor's hex spell. Nevertheless, we found a girl of strange origin, as she claimed that she was from future and... claimed she was chased by Moloch's minions.
 * Albert: (message) [We're keeping an eye on her for now. Over.]
 * Selina: That's a copy. Keep an eye on her.

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Staircase 


 * Junko_by_justrukia_dbonf6z-fullview.jpgAlbert: Sure thing.

''Albert immediately turned around and looked at the mysterous girl who claimed to be Maria Arzonia... The girl now was tied up and was confused at Albert. Inhaled deeply, Albert immediately narrowed his gaze and clenched his teeth.'' ''Seeing Maria's perplexed and innocent face, Albert did not feel impressed. Instead, he just scornfully sneered at her and shook his head.'' ''Albert went closer as his green hair started to turn into deep red, like that of a cup of black tea, hinting that his aforementioned persona started to surface. It was much more aggressive than his usual green-haired personality.'' The red-haired Albert stepped forward, but the Order agents, discovering that Albert went into another more aggressive personality, immediately held him back. ''The fake Maria Arzonia merely looked on the ground and sighed in pure grief... before she looked up and widened her gaze, grinning savagely.'' Soon, she was surrounded by the presence of purple mist suddenly.
 * Maria: What's the meaning of this? You don't believe in me?
 * Demons_hand_2_by_elizabethsnow17.jpgAlbert: Heh, you've got some nerve, treating me as a fool. You think you find yourself a human name, make a make up on your face and then I can believe in what you said?
 * Albert: Stop jesting around! You are no human. Your name is not Maria Arzonia. It's the name of a human you had killed. I can sense the putrid scent on you... You are not a human, but a brutal and worthless  ZODIAC DEMON! 
 * Albert: I investgated the room where we found you, and we discovered... a  mirror . You came here alone and tried to break the hex spell, allowing the Horseman to come in. You might fool the police, but you can't fool me! So stop fooling around! Who are you exactly!?
 * "Maria": Well play.



<p style="text-align:center;">' - "Maria": Thanks for your escort, my clever fellows. Here is something to remember me by. '

''The fake Maria's body began to transform, and her body began to float onto the sky. The agents took actions and grabbed the ropes immediate''ly. ''Revealing her true idenity, this Zodiac Demon named Dark Arzonia widened her gaze, with her eyes turned from blue to rose pink, grinning widely like a beast. The purple mist surrounded her and changed into hands, snapping the ropes and untying her.'' As Dark untied herself, Red-Haired Albert immediately marched towards Dark Arzonia, as the latter created a magenta sphere in her hand, like a small Earth heating up red hot.
 * "Maria": Not bad for being an Order of Flourish agent, what a wonderful discernment. Hmm, to tell the truth, my body is made of Maria Arzonia... from  another world . I also have many names to begin with... However, for now, my current name is... Dark Arzonia.
 * Albert: Die!
 * Dark Arzonia: Besides, I am not alone.

''Pushing Albert away with her energy, Dark Arzonia immediately summoned a portal through the sphere, which transformed into the said portal. Then, several long tentacles stretched out of the portal, striking through the lesser agents' chest. Albert widened his eyes and tried to get up, but another tentacle wrapped his neck and started to choke him.'' ''Keeping her sadistic grin, Dark Arzonia turned to the portal and looked at whoever... or whatever that lurked within the portal. However, Albert narrowed his gaze and let out a confident grin.'' ''Albert immediately snapped the tentacle with his bare hand and now his hair fully turned red. As a panicked Dark Arzonia turned around at him, Albert leaped at Dark Arzonia once more, ready to pounce on her.'' ''Albert's motion was interrupted by screaming from the next door, from the door that was locked... the door that belonged to Rutledge's conference room. As soon as Albert turned around in shock, he felt pain in his shoulder...''
 * 20161221202739_SeNkL.jpegDark Arzonia: (inner voice) [Just make him pass out, please. We still need top executives of the Order of Flourish in our own usage.]
 * Albert: Is that what you got?
 * ???: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

The tentacle had pierced through his shoulder. The tentacles soon started to crawl back into the red portal, dragging every victims into it except Albert, who crumbled on the ground. Making a fingersnap swiftly, Dark Arzonia laughed and floated into the portal, leaving only snapped ropes and some blood patterns on the ground.
 * Dark Arzonia: Oh, I forgot to tell you, mister...
 * Dark Arzonia: ... I'm simply a lure myself.  Don't you know that the locked conference room where you are UNAUTHORIZED TO GET IN has a mirror, too?



<p style="text-align:center;"> - Dark Arzonia: Good Luck. 

''Dark Arzonia blew a kiss to Albert and disappeared, alongside the portal. Painful and injured, Albert felt the house's hex spell breaking apart. He started to pass out when realizing one thing, as soon as his hair turned green once more.'' The Freemason leaders are dead. ''When Albert passed out, Selina reached to him immediately, just as the portal faded away... and all of the shattered mirrors had returned back to its complete former form, with every single piece of fragment pieced together all by themselves, without any chips or cracks. Now, outside the manor, the Headless Horseman settled to approach the building.''
 * Albert: No... no...
 * Selina: Albert? Albert?

Luke's Troubles
<p style="text-align:center;"> 15 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 7:15 PM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Alley 

The night itself soon started befalling upon the town of Sleepy Hollow, where people inside was never awared of the massacre that was upcoming, or maybe even ongoing.

Luke Morales, alone, came out of the cafe and steadily wandered on the street, without Abbie by his side. ''A mysterious voice greeted Luke when he walked out of the cafe, and the voice came from a male. Luke was confused and alerted by the voice, as he found the voice rather familiar to him.''
 * ???: Morales?

''Baffled by the voice, Luke turned around and saw an alley right beside him, with a large gate with iron bars not far away. Behind the bars, a medium-build man with hooded coat stood in the shadows. It was the very same person that silently observed him and Abbie in the afternoon. '' ''Precariously, Luke approached the mysterious man while showing the badge on his waist. The man didn't answer his question, so Luke merely pulled the gate open and went for a closer look.'' ''The mysterious man stood in the shadows, behind steams coming from a nearby restaurant's chimney. No longer hiding his curiousity, Luke went much closer just before the man lifted his head. His face revealed in the dim limelight.''
 * Luke: Who is that?

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

''Luke was shocked by the man he saw... and soon he recognized who the man was, making him even more horrified. The man was none other than the missing Andy Brooks, who was last recorded as being dead, but his body was missing for weeks and was suspected to be a cause of thievery.'' ''Luke was shocked, but he didn't lose his composore, at least not yet. He immediately pulled his pistol out of his pocket and pointed the gunpoint at Andy Brooks. In spite of this, Andy remained unfazed and silently lift both of his hands at the level of his eyes.'' Andy merely shrugged his shoulder sarcastically. ''Trembled, Luke could never believe his eyes, as the man who was supposed to die months ago now stood right in front of him, alive and well. Andy, on the other hand, moved forward at Luke.'' Luke narrowed his gaze in confusion, but Andy was serious in what he just said. ''As soon as Andy finished his words, he immediately attacked Luke by slapping down his gun and choking him in the neck. Andy's eyes turned blood red as he pulled Luke closer, staring at him in the eyes. Luke was fazed and could only hear echos of Andy's voice in his brain, enough to drive him crazy.'' ''Luke felt Andy pushed back his neck as he collapsed on the ground, but then Andy gave him a hand and helped him to get up. Luke, still breathing hard because of the terror, only heard Brooks' voice and could never see anything clearly.'' ''Just then, Andy heard patrol speaking not far away, as Luke turned around to see two police officer, one veteran and one rookie, were discussing about the recent incidents. Luke then turned around, only to be shocked to find that Andy had disappeared without any trace.''
 * S01E07-00_05_28--20190727-174912-.pngLuke: ...... Brooks?!
 * Luke: I, I... I thought you were dead...
 * Andy: Rumors of my demise have been... hmm, pretty much true.
 * S01E07-00_05_29--20190727-175521-.pngLuke: What are you?
 * Andy: I saw you with Abbie Mills. Stay away from her.
 * Luke: What?
 * Tears_of_blood_by_bleedschaos-dejvco.jpgAndy: Stay away from Abbie Mills. I'm the only one that can protect her.
 * Luke: You're protecting her? From what?
 * Andy: The End. I can protect her from the End. Everyone will die... except a chosen few.
 * Andy: T̡͎̦̫h̠̠͔̻e̟̱̺͍r͓̘͈̲e̜̣̮͍'͚̠̤̣s͇̮̘͈ ̣͉͔̞a̡̲̪͙ ͚̘͈̩w̯͕̻͓a͙͓̭͇r͉̪͈̬ ̤͓̲̠g̯̜̱ͅǫ̖͓͜i̹̤̝ͅņ̹̥͚g̗̖̤̯ ͇͖̙͇o̧̱̯͍n̡̝̫ͅ,̧̯͙̲ ̹̭̹̤M̧̢̦̼o̰͉̪̤r͍͈̦̼a͍͇̲̯l̼̳͔̪e̹͓̮̮ş̲̲̪,̯͎͍̜ ͖̖͙ͅa̗͈̫͍ ̱̞̫̰w̤̞͙͜a̡͓̳̪r̨̲̝͜ ̨͉̖̲y͖̼͚̙o̰̩͚̼u̢̹̟̖ ̨̪̘̗ẉ̧̦͎o̳̗͚͔n̩̰̹̩'̮̮͚̝t̖͖̮ͅ ̖̼̘̖ş̨̥̪e͈̲̰ͅȩ̪̻̹ ̯̙̞̣ǫ̺̝̦r͙̲͓̤ ̯̳͚͜ḥ̠̞̹e̦̥͈̩a̧̻̦̭ṟ̗̜͉ ̧̼͈͚ų͖͍̜ņ͈̞͓t͍̱͇̙i̦̙̥̼l̮̲͕͜ ̟̜̘̻i̼͇̣̪ţ̱͎̖'̢̡̼͎s̰̘̮̜ ̣͇͎̘ų̩̥̦p̧̺̲̱o̖̮̦̳n̢̨͔̥ ̮͍͈̙y̤̼͓͜o̢̧̰̪u̙̝̭͜,͚̱ͅͅ ̡̢̹̰a̮͙̲̭n͚̣̬̪d̯̭̲ͅ ͇͍̳͜b̯̝͕̦y̘̮̪̮ ̢̥̲ͅt̥̞͇̻h̢̘̩̣e͓̬̲̖n̼̲͍̗ ̟̘̗͜i̼̘͔͇t̨̧͈̖ ̡͎̙͉w͔͈̤͜i͉̭̮̞l̲̣͖͚l̢͈̦͜ ̡̫̲̣b̳̭̖̱e̘̜̺ͅ ̭̝̞͙t̟͉̩̖o̹̙̖͜o̢̞̯̮ ̰͉̜͇l̯͕̮̙a̲̘̜̼t̻̝̼̟e̟̥̱͇.̜̹͈͜ ̨̫̤͔T̡̩͉̰h̭͔̪̭ȩ̰̻͜r̦̤͎̙ȩ̰̣͉ ͙̳̼̖a̼̞̫͚ŗ̬̗̹e͉͓̰̬ ̨̣̟̼o̗̦̰͇t̞̞̫͉h̙͎̮̪e̡͍̖̩r̳͇͕͇s̙̪͇͜ ͈̰̪͖l͇͍̦̮i̗͔̘̺ķ͈͚͔ę̗̗̙ ̹͚͇̥m̼̞̗͓e͔͚͜ͅ ̭͚͍͔į̮͖̯n̘͕̭̦ ͈̼͓̻Ş̠̙͖l̲̝̜̥e̜͙͓͕e̢̡͖̗p̗̠̺̼y̲̹̟̱ ͇̱̹̯H͓͉̲̱o̻̖̯̻l̨̮̫̠l̯̝ͅͅo̺̪̖̲w̩̙̼̥,̧̗̝̪ ͚͇̱̜w̞̠̯͙a͖͖̩̪t͓̦͕͔c̼̤̤̗h͙̙̜͓i̧͓̟͜n̮̳̣̭g̹̠̝͜.̢̟̩͓.͓͙͜ͅ.͔̣̺̠ ̝͍͇̼w̙̙͚͓a̱̬͍͎t͈̫̖͖c̢̺͖͎h̥̞̩̪i̤̘̖ͅn͉̗͉͕ģ̗̘̼.͉̙͈͖.̤͚̟̗.͈̗̜͜ ̦̗̙̤w͈̮̥͔a̧͖̹͇i̝̤̭̙t̗͈̥͓i̫̭̩̣ņ͎̮̭g̯̺͚͎.̮̦͜ͅ.̟̥̺͚.̜͚̪̫ ̬̩̥̠w̭͎͔͕a̢̹̹̟į͖̘̟ţ̼͎̩i̟̭̠̪n̠̰̙͜ģ̣̪ͅ...
 * Andy: The time's coming soon for you to pick a side... I trust you'll make the right decision.

End of the Slaughter
<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge Manor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Freemason Meetings 

The Rutledge Manor was shut down by such moment so when Ichabod arrived, he was unawared of what happeend inside the manor. ''All he planned was to tell the Freemasons about Abbie and her necessity to take part in the conference. He walked towards the hall and saw several tall white columns nearby.''

It was the place, the place where the Freemasons in Sleepy Hollow take actions...

''Continuing his strode, Ichabod took a deep breath and walked step by step towards the manor, trying to reach his brother. He was thinking about what happened in Modern America, where something he could not agree with, including media, social preference as well as some political point of view... that had conflicted with the freedom that the Contenental Army once pursuit. The town was also problematic. However, considering the Horseman is a bigger threat, he decided to march on.''

However, when he got nearer, he felt something very bizzare, something inhumane...

<p style="text-align:center;"> 30 seconds later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Living Room 

''Surprisingly for Ichabod, when he knocked on the door, no one had ever answered... and the door was never locked as it should.'' Ichabod had a bad feeling about such silence. ''Ichabod walked into the living room, unbeknowest that the place was once a slauther ground several minutes ago. The intruder had cleaned off all the bodies and blood of their victims. However, it wasn't taking long before Ichabod heard knocking noise.''
 * Ichabod: Hello?

Ichabod turned around and saw the door of the Mason members' conference room, where the large mirror was placed beside the gate. ''Ichabod heard the voice of a woman screaming. He soon recognized the voice as the voice of Selina.'' The words of Selina stopped before Ichabod heard glass crashing and the slashing sound of an axe ... ''Believing that Selina as well as other Freemason agents might already be beheaded, Ichabod soon realized the severity of situation. He immediately pulled out a sword and walked slowly and quietly to the conference room.''
 * Selina: (off-screen) Ahh! You don't belong in here!
 * S01E07-00_07_25--20190828-152937-.pngIchabod: ...........................

''However, thankfully, Selina wasn't dead, and she had already laid several punches on the body of Horseman as well. Nevertheless, she was still knocked down. For some reason, she wasn't get killed.''

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Outside the Manor 

In the meantime, Abbie had arrivied with her van, just as she and Ichabod had made a mutual agreement over his text to him. However, when Abbie left the car and faced the Manor of Rutledge, she spotted something that made her so astonished that she immediately went into the room.

She saw the Headless Horseman on the right side of the house, through the window, and Ichabod on the left side of the house. Abbie quickly took actions by pulling out her pistol.



<p style="text-align:center;"> Inside the Manor 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Conference Room 

Walking precariously, Ichabod slowly pushed the door opened and slowly gazed into the conference room, wielding his sword in his hand.

''Ichabod gazed into the room before suddenly, his eyes widened in shock. He saw a beheaded corpse lying on the ground, with pistol holding on his hand. There were several more on the table. Their chests were all pierced and their head were cut off. All of the Masons were now dead, beheaded by none other than Ichabod's headless nemesis.'' ''Seeing his comrades dead, Ichabod gulped in shock, before he leaped into the room with his sword. Slowly and carefully, he snucked himself into the room and picked up a pistol from the dead guard's hand, while still being apalled by such brutality.''

''Now, armed with a sword and a pistol, Ichabod further walked into the room and surveyed it. He saw another door and slowly reached it, trying to open it.'' Then, suddenly, he felt someone laid their hand on his shoulder, from behind.

''Horrified, Ichabod was so startled and he turned around, believing it was an enemy of his own, but then he sighed in relief. It was Abbie as it turned out, who had just arrived to the manor.'' ''Ichabod and Abbie stared at each other, as Abbie nodded. When Ichabod could sigh in relief, he heard a horse neigh closby.''
 * Abbie: Shh... I'll cover you.

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ''Ichabod immediately realized what it meant. He pushed the door open and went into the store room, where he saw another door opened. There was also a window nearby. Through the window, Ichabod saw the Horseman near by, riding his horse. The thunder boomed and the lightningf struck, illuminating the night sky and revealed the Horseman's trophies.''

It was the head of the Mason members. Ichabod also saw Selina lying on the ground and having deep breaths, with her cheek smeared with blood from her left eye. ''With tears of blood, Selina struggled herself to get up from the ground, and Ichabod found her eyes glowing in red and golden aura. She was sweating and breathing nervously. Then, Ichabod had noticed that Selina, having her sleeve shedded during possibly a nasty fight, had a prosphetic right arm made of metals.'' ''Ichabod looked at Selina and went forward to tender her as she struggled herself not to be crumbled in front of him. Abbie immediately called Captain Frank Irving for help. Both of them now looked at the stormy road where the Horseman had just fled.''
 * U=2098884668,4207963287&fm=26&gp=1.pngSelina: Crane, Abbie...
 * Selina: I failed.

''In the meantime, Albert Apple fell out from an opened cabinet near them, now bemoaning in unconciousness and pain. The other agents of the Order of Flourish were somehow missing...''

Act 3 - Irving's Decision
<p style="text-align:center;">''The only key that lied within the Horseman's weakness would probably lie within the only part of him that Ichabod's allies were possessed - the Horseman's head. Ichabod and Abbie requested Captain Irving to help them in the task, and Irving helped them out, only to encounter the Headless Horseman all by himself.''

<p style="text-align:center;">''In the meantime, Dora Dorian disguised herself and arrived in the Vestige Hall, the antique shop owned by Melvin, the mute merchant. She traded a valuable collection of the late Hestia Hawthorn for money, unknowing that selling the hidden exhibit was a stupid mistake, not just because of the museum's loss.''

Aftermath
<p style="text-align:center;"> 30 minutes later

<p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge Manor

''Irving opened the front door of Rutledge Manor and let a police detective to step in. He closed the door and noticed traces of blood on the gate. Taking off his rubber gloves, Irving turned around and surveyed the crime scene as a whole.''
 * S01E07-00_09_10--20190908-212431-.pngg: Come in.

''Ichabod stood in the conference room silently looking at the corpses of his fallen comrades. The corpses were beheaded, but the hole on their body indicated that their chest was penetrated by something else, something pointy. Ichabod had a sick feeling about this - certainly there were other people who helped the Horseman to kill the Masons.'' ''Abbie and another police officer were taking photos of the crime scene, standing right beside Ichabod. Irving approached the conference room and stood beside Ichabod with empty eyes.'' Irving looked at the empty neck of the victims with his usual stern expression, before he turned to Abbie. Irving then turned to Ichabod as the latter was keeping his sombre expression. "............................" Before Ichabod could finish, however, Irving instantly interrupted him. While explaining, Ichabod began to walk around the conference room, before crouching down in front of a victim's corpse and paid his respect. Abbie stared at Irving with her eyes. Facing Abbie's reply, Irving lowered his head and looked extremely put out - He knew what Abbie was on about, but he knew something was wrong in Sleepy Hollow that bilnded many people's judgement. ''Abbie nodded reluctantly. Irving looked on his left side and saw Selina Strawberry who was sitting on the stairs, covering her face with bandages. She seemed very upset, and her suit was messed up. It was clear that she had quite a fight with the intruder. Helplessly, Irving looked at Abbie in concern.'' Ichabod slowly raised the hand of the said victim and carefully took off the latter's ring, before looking at him in an apologetic manner. ''Irving's words began to tense the air around them, and one of the profilers leered at Irving emotionlessly. Irving noticed this and changed the topic.'' ''Irving then walked away, passing Selina who avoided the police officers about testifying for the culprit. It can be assumed that Selina believed in the same thing just as Irving. No other people will believe them, no matter how hard they tried.'' ''Abbie turned around and saw the corpse of the victim, only the corpse. Ichabod had disappered.''
 * S01E07-00_09_21--20190908-212929-.png: Right here.
 * Abbie: Okay, that's enough for now.
 * Irving: This goes without saying, but in your description of events, let's make sure the perp isn't headless.
 * Irving: Crane, you said you knew these men. Who are they?
 * Ichabod: A local chapter of Freemasons, a centuries-old organization of craftsman with knowledge...
 * S01E07-00_09_48--20190908-213747-.pngIrving: (interrupt) I know who the Freemasons are. Why did they get their chest penetrated and their head chopped off?
 * Ichabod: For five hundred years... the Masons have been involved into a secret war between good and evil. They're brave soldiers. These were kind men.
 * 73773496_p0_master1200.jpgIrving: Where're all their heads?
 * Abbie: "He" took them, sir.
 * Irving: I'm running out of rope with which to hang myself. For now, our working theory is cult ritual suicide, understand?
 * Irving: I'm helping you. I'm giving what you needed to take this bastard down, but this just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and I still do not have proof that the Horseman really exists.
 * S01E07-00_10_21--20190908-214806-.pngAbbie: Four beheaded Masons isn't proof?
 * Irving: Of four Masons without a head, yes. Of a Headless Horseman, no.
 * Irving: I have to notify their families. We'll talk about this back at the precinct.
 * Abbie: Crane?

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile  <p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge Manor Library 

''Meanwhile, deep into the library of Rutledge Manor, with a lock that can only be unlocked through one of the leaders' rings, Ichabod was digging through the large pile of books. The books were messed up and dropped on the ground, with broken furnitures lying all over the place.''

''Ichabod picked up a book, checked, and threw it away in pure angst. He was looking for some clues but to no avail. Outside, Ichabod heard the voice of Sister Mary Eunice and Abbie.'' ''Abbie and Sister Mary Eunice then walked into the library, finding Ichabod desperately trying to dig in the pile of books. Sister Mary Eunice now had a new look, as she dressed a deep blue dress instead of her usual habit, in order to hide her true identity. For now, things were in a turmoil, so she needed to keep her team safe. Selina followed both of their footsteps.''
 * Luviagelita.Edelfelt.full.235041.jpgSister Mary Eunice: Abbie, oh, thank goodness. I set out to here once you phoned me. What happened? Where's Crane?
 * Abbie: We can talk about it later. We need to find Crane first, Sister.

Entering the library, Abbie immediately discovered that Ichabod was finding something in the books once she saw him. Abbie stepped forward and sighed in grief, looking at Ichbaod. ''Being one of the few survivors somehow, Selina lowered her head in guilt at her failure for not being able to stop the Horseman. Ichabod bit his lips in rage and began to remember every time he lost his comrades in the past.'' After searching in the messy piles, a book after anotehr book, Ichabod finally caught sight of a large book at the bottom, which might be what he was looking for. Desperately, Ichabod picked it up almost immediately and opened it, searching through the chapter and verse. ''Abbie, Sister Mary Eunice and Selina all gathered at him and looked at Ichabod finding pages on the appendix and searching pages after pages... until his hand frozed in the midair. The pages with information of the Horsemen was torn off.'' ''Frustrated, Ichabod let out a roar of anguish and slammed the book on the ground. The entire room was filled with silence, as Ichabod breathed in despair as nothing remained.'' ''Everyone was stunned in silence, since no one ever saw Ichabod so anguish before. Abbie closed her eyes in grief, as soon as she thought about Corbin who was slain by the Horseman.'' Extremely furious while recalling the events, the last moment in his past life pre-resurrection, Ichabod then turned around to his allies with his face gloomed in shadows. Selina lowered her head and then walked towards Ichabod, calmly speaking while ignoring the bruises all over her body. ''Selina's revelation suddenly caused everyone to take a deep breath. Indeed, severing the bloodtie tie between the Headless Horseman, and Ichabod was freed from the curse. However, it also suggested that the Horseman now could kill without bounds. Abbie then came up with a disturbing theory.'' Thinking about his longtime nemesis, Ichabod clenched his fist and didn't flinch at Abbie's inquiry. ''Hearing Abbie's comfort and encouragement, Ichabod took a deep breath and calmed himself down. Just then, Ichabod laid eye on a cropped portrait of George Washington on the wall. The portrait was axed in the neck.'' ''Ichabod stared further and more specifically at the cut on the painting... before suddenly, his eyes widened.'' Selina and Sister Mary Eunice looked at each other with concern, as Abbie squined her eyes in confusion. ''Ichabod was making sense. The Team Witness had a long time not asking about the Horseman's head ever since they gave it to the police as a proof. Ichabod's theory was sensible.'' Ichabod moved closer to Abbie in approval.
 * Abbie: Find anything?
 * Ichabod: No, not yet. The Masons said they had information on the Horseman, so it must be here somewhere.
 * Selina: Crane, I'm sorry.
 * Ichabod: This is war. It's not the first time I've lost friends in battle and it certainly won't be the last!
 * Ichabod: Must be here...
 * Ichabod: Horseman of Death...
 * Ichabod: Ugh!
 * All: .....................................
 * Abbie: You okay?
 * S01E06-00_41_03--20190511-133910-.pngIchabod: In 1781, when the Horseman slashed open my chest, I knew I was a dead man... but before I collapsed I had one last thought...
 * Ichabod: If I die, he's coming with me. That dying wish became prophecy when our own bloodlines merged on the battlefield, entwining our mortality... and our fate.
 * Selina: ... until the Sin Eater severed your blood tie.
 * 318Promo19.jpgAbbie: What if the Horseman came here tonight, looking for...  you ?
 * Ichabod: Then, I  PRAY next time he finds me. He may kill my Mason brothers, he may even kill me, but I will not go alone. I will not leave the Earth with him still on it!
 * Abbie: He beheaded my mentor. I want him killed just as badly as you do.
 * S01E07-00_12_19--20190908-223033-.pngIchabod: ...........................
 * Ichabod: I know why the Horseman came here tonight...  He was looking for his skull. 
 * Abbie: Why would he think it was here?
 * Ichabod: ... The Masons are the traditional guardians of secrets and artifacts for the side of their belief. The Horseman would've assumed that his skull was here in possession.
 * Abbie: When the Horseman came here last time... Katrina warned us that if he got his skull, the other three Horsemen of the Apocalypse that accompanied him would rise.
 * Ichabod: The Horseman of Death is here to hasten the End of Days, just as he tried before. We must retrieve his head before he does, and this time...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Ichabod: ... We destroy it. '

The Task
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later

<p style="text-align:center;"> 19:30 PM

<p style="text-align:center;"> Westchester Police Department 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Captain's Office 

''Captain Frank Irving closed the curtain of his office window carefully so that no one outside would hear anything he discussed with his guests. Ichabod and Abbie now stood inside his office.'' Irving approached Ichabod and Abbie, clearly baffled and bemused by their request in destroying the head of the Horseman, which was the only thing that could lead up towards the killer's true identity. Just then, Irving's question was interrupted when a female police detective arrived with several notes.
 * Irving: You're asking my permission to destroy evidence?
 * Female police: There's a call from Agent Daniel Reynolds from the FBI Westchester, asking you about the recent string of La Gloton copycat cases.

Irving passed by her and stood beside his seat. Ichabod pressed on his desk with both of his hand. ''Cynthia Irving is Captain Irving's wife, or... more accurately, his ex-wife. They had been divorced for two years because of the terrible traffic accident that crippled their only child, Macey Irving. Captain Irving was busy in dealing with the murder of La Gloton, and that made Cynthia deemed him as heartless before they eventually seperated, with Macey under the care of Cynthia.'' ''Irving was obviously put out when he heard about his wife. Their relationship now was still strained.'' ''Irving shrugged his shoulder and smiled, as the female police detective chuckled and left the room, with now there was no more news to report. Irving then turned serious once more and turned to Ichabod and Abbie, dissatisfied.'' Irving shook his head. ''Abbie lowered her head and thought about Elizabeth "Betty" Drake, an uncanny young woman with skin as pale as porcelain and strawberry-blond hair like cotton candy floss. She was the replacement for the late (at least in Abbie's cognition) detective Andrew "Andy" Brooks, who died under a mysterious circumstance and whose corpse now went missing. However, Ichabod was concerned on another matter.'' Irving rolled his eyes and nodded before he sat on his chair, saddened and fraustrated. Ichabod stayed silent for a while, before there were sound of telephone ringing from outside. Irving didn't reply as he fell into deep thoughts, but Ichabod approached to the police captain's desk. ''Irving take a deep breath and continued to keep silent. Abbie then interrupted the silence.'' ''Irving sighed as there was a knock on the door. The female detective arrived in the room once more and informed more news.'' Irving sighed and decided to take his move as he stood up from his chair. Irving then picked up his suit and dressed it before looking at Ichabod and Abbie, finally making up his mind.
 * Irving: Call back. The murderer is seized. The case have no more value to dig in.
 * Female police: I have a few more - (checked the notes) Marley Ramsey?
 * Ichabod: She's the wife of one of the victims tonight, and I'll call her as soon as I'm done.
 * Female police: And your daughter wanted to remind you it's Cynthia's birthday tomorrow.
 * 65175616_p0_master1200.jpgIrving: She kept the damn dog. Do I need to call her on her birthday?
 * Female police: She's the mother of your child.
 * Irving: Like I could forget. Send her my best wishes in my stead.
 * Female police: Fairly well, I'll inform Detective Elizabeth Drake as soon as possible.
 * Irving: I just told you needed more proof and you respond by asking me to destroy evidence?
 * Abbie: Sir, I'll take care of it. It'll never come back to you.
 * Irving: I don't have it, Lt. Mills. I asked Detective Elizabeth Drake to send it to another lab.
 * Ichabod: Marleen Ramsay? Have you informed her of her husband's passing?
 * Irving: Yes.
 * Ichabod: During the war, I personally informed the family when a soldier in my regiment was killed. There is no worse feeling than telling someone their loved one's gone... especially when it's under your watch.
 * Ichabod: The Horseman will kill every night until he gets what he came for, and you'll have to make that call over and over again.
 * S01E07-00_14_24--20190720-151134-.png: You came thus far, sir... You need to trust us.
 * Female detective: The D.A.'s on line one.
 * Irving: I'll call her from the car.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Irving: Stick around. I won't be gone long. '

<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Mayor Building 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Selina's Office 

Within Selina's Office, Selina finished the last project of her files that was about the confirmation of theories of the Headless Horseman truly existed, and she had covered her head, thinking about those bunch of insect-like tentcacles that came out of darkness. Selina gulped immediately when she remembered some disturbing events just weeks ago, before she fell sick, unknowingly because of Dark Arzonia's secret manipulation and machination, avoiding Selina to dig out more truth about La Gloton.
 * Selina: That tentacle... looked familiar...

However, since Selina's stamina was fully charged, she immediately deduced what might happened, which severely disturbed her. Selina's thoughts was interrupted when she heard voice from the outside, when she saw a woman with pinkish hair and rabbit-like magenta eyes standing not far away from the door. Selina was apparently put out when she discovered her visitor was Detective Drake. ''Selina shook her head and covered her face, in sheer dismay. She always knew that the mysterious imp under the museum was an unstable factor, but she was surprised that the imp;s action was much more unpredicable than she ever imagined.'' ''Selina shook her head and drove herself out of the thoughts. She gazed upon Elizabeth Drake in a serious tone.'' Selina nodded and stood up from her chair. And what Selina was thinking? ''Selina's head suddenly got hurt and she almost stumbled because of the pain. Betty immediately approached her and helped the towering woman to keep her balance with all her strength.'' Selina turned around and shook hand with the female police, before she seized the chance to derive the topic from the museum's problem. Betty nodded and handed the report carefully into Selina's large hand. Selina took the report and scanned the report carefully, before finding out something rather curious. Selina gulped and remembered the tentacles she saw when the Horseman attacked her. Selina turned around and looked at the window, seeing a large bee flying outside the glass.
 * 55526665_p0_master1200.jpgBetty: Good day, Si- Ms. Sarandon.
 * Selina: Detective Elizabeth Drake?
 * Betty: Ms. Selina, apparently the mysterious urban legend in the Sleepy Hollow Museum is stirring once more, after a new student joined their fair, but the new manager and his wife no longer act loud upon such.
 * 71283460_p0_master1200.jpgSelina: (think) * Oh, dear Helene, what in the world you are playing this time? *
 * Betty: Miss, are you listening?
 * Selina: Oh, yes, sorry... Anyway, I'll inform the mayor about it, but I don't see why we need a check upon the basement, which was already concealed eight years ago since the demise of its original owner, Dame Hestia, the last... comfirmed victim of La Gloton as of yet.
 * Betty: The new manager urged us to do so, but I informed that he needs the mayor's very own permission. The death event, however, was treated as an accident.
 * Selina: Hmm, that basement was already full of trap and was not permitted to enter without the permission, and I guess it was breaking the rules got the poor man killed. It was the fault of the new manager and his wife to allow their own assistant to break the rules, but...
 * Selina: (think) * Dang! Helene, you don't need to kill him! Just scare him away! You're putting a hot potato in my hand. *
 * Selina: Aw, thank you. My head hurt once more, ugh... Thanks.
 * Selina: By the way, forget about the museum's ghost for now. Where's the result of the victims' autopsy? Is there any discovery?
 * Betty: Yes, there is. Here it is. Captain Irving was confused by such and thought you were one of them who might help it out.
 * Selina: Wasp poison in their blood sample?
 * Betty: They were killed by both beheading and the poison, though the latter runs rather slow. Surely it would be painful before the Horseman put them down.
 * Selina: No, no, no... How can it be?

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Selina: I might know what is happening. I must call Lt. Mills as soon as possible. '

Snuck Out of the Museum
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 19:40 PM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Vestige Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Counter 

''Within the town of Sleepy Hollow, the curfew was in effect after the chaos in Rutledge Manor. Within the antique shop named the Vestige Hall, owned by a mute merchant named Melvin, still opened to give its welcome towards the guests.''

''For now, the shopkeeper was out for a walk and was yet to return. There was a girl of medium build working in front of the counter, working on the shopkeeper's behalf. She was Zoe Corinth who worked as the shop clerk. Just then, she heard the doorbell rang. The door opened and came in a woman with sunglasses and a surgical mask on her face.'' ''Zoe turned around with a smile, believing it was Mr. Melvin who arrived. However, her smile disappered as soon as she discovered who the guest was.'' Zoe was rather baffled when the woman claimed she brought an artifact with value, and she calmly watched as the woman brought a dark plate from her pocket. ''Trying to find her impression to a similar artifact in her mind, Zoe eventually stopped recalling. She widened her eyes and took deep breath when she saw the plate, with several skulls decorated on it. It just made her sick and disgust. The woman didn't notice this.'' The woman shrugged her shoulders when Zoe slightly squinted her eyes, questioning her motives. ''Zoe looked at the mysterious woman and found her rather affable and decent. Nevertheless, to Zoe's own perspective, the woman's words sounded insincere and unconvincing.'' The woman nodded and sighed, just in time when she laid her eye on a map on the wall, the map that was beside the map of the United States.
 * Zoe: Sir, you finally...
 * Woman: Sorry, miss, is your boss here? I heard he was an expert on ancient artifact, and here I'll bring something with me, willingly to use it to exchange for money.
 * 108Image_(36).pngZoe: (think) * This looks familar to me ... I might saw this a long time ago, but I can't remember. *
 * Woman: Miss, this artifact is known as... Well, known as the Therician Phiale, which was a collection in my family passed on for several generations.
 * Shroud_1999.pngZoe: I see... but why selling it? It seemed very precious.
 * Woman: Well, um, my family owe a large sums of debt because of the recession these years that hit us very hard... so I decided to sell some of our collections to somewhere trustworthy in order to pay the debt. You can mark a price here.
 * Zoe: Madam, I am not an expert of this. I need to wait for my boss to return. This is his area of the expertise.

Zoe turned around and saw the map, with a naive and endearing smile. Zoe giggled and nodded before she turned around with her eyes, realizing something was going wrong.
 * 75229237_p0_master1200.jpgWoman: Isn't it a Map of China? Why did you keep a map of China?
 * Zoe: Oh, that? Well, that's the property of my boss. He is a man who likes traveling around other countries, though he hadn't been travel for eight years. He went to China ten years ago, particularly its capital, Beijing, and other cities that I barely know . He kept a map of China, of which he bought in Beijing for a decade ago, in order to plan another journey in future, but he needs an exact detail of every provinces and regions in the land so that he can make a plan for his trip.
 * Woman: Curious. I hope I can meet your boss one day. He sounds rather interesting.

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Zoe: Wait a minute... Isn't there a curfew? So how did you come out of your house? '

A disturbing silence enveloped the whole shop, and the woman took a deep breath, looking awkward. The woman escaped from the shop and hurried away, and Zoe stared at the empty hall for a moment and then sighed. Zoe sighed and sat back on her seat, looking at the maps with a frown on her face. ''As Zoe allowed her mind wandered, the woman who ran out of the store went straight into the museum's door, taking off her surgical mask and sunglass. It revealed the face of Dora Dorian underneath it.'' Dora sighed in relief and revealed a smile.
 * Woman: CHEESE IT!
 * Zoe: What a weird woman. She didn't even leave me her adress or her phone number.
 * Zoe: (think) * Hmm... by the way, why did Mr. Melvin stop travelling?  *
 * Dora: (think) * Oops, so close... *
 * Dora: (think) * These days, the ticket of the museum faced a slump and my husband tried to express more methods to make money. I found a shortcut, fortunately, before him...  *

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Museum of Sleepy Hollow 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Storeroom 

''Inside the storeroom of the Sleepy Hollow Museum, there were several artifacts that was not allowed to join the exhibition because of their importance. Among them, Lady Hestia Hawthorn kept several of her own collections and works inside. The former manager refused to exhibit somehow, saying before Hestia's murderer La Gloton was captured, those objects would lay here safely.'' ''However, with the predominant former staff was fired, the warehouse soon became a place of negligance. Now, Helene Hawthorn stood silently inside the warehouse with a list in her hand.'' ''Beside her feet, a guard was beaten unconcious and a baseball bat layed beside. Helene forced herself to smile in order to avoid her finely refined "face" twisted in wrath. Minutes ago, Helene was in good mood when she earned a new pupil who was potentially understanding her, and this blew it apart.'' ''Shivering in anger and pain, Helene immediately turned around and put on her gloves. Just then, the museum suddenly suffered a blackout, and then she discovered that an object was missing.'' ''Infuriated, Helene immediately deduced who should take the blame for the crime. It was the wife of that new manager. However, it was merely a suspition. She had no proof about this and now she had problems herself with the police force. Helene hated police in the town of Sleepy Hollow and deemed most of the police officers - with a very few exception - as useless. Calling police would only expose the existence of her own underground world and made a menance of the thing she was kept guarding.''
 * X00_00_01--018030-0553DDEXCEKDD4DN-D035ZK.pnge: Something is definitely missing... I'm sure about it...
 * Helene: (think) * We cannot lose that stuff. We cannot lose that  Phiale ...  That thing is fully accursed and dangerous...  *
 * Helene: It must be her...

The Stone of Wisdom.

''For now, the priority was the Headless Horseman. Helene knew that she could never waste any time on such matter only, but she knew its importance as well.'' Sighed desperately, Helene immediately made a finger snap and the twins known as Penelope & Phoebe Plum suddenly appeared behind her, synchronically. Helene turned around at the twins with a eerie grin. ''The twins nodded and turned around, disappering in the air, also synchronically. Helene's smile faded and she began to clench her teeth. Just then, she heard the voice of a boy not far away.'' ''Helene slowly calmed herself down when she heard her new pupil Baccarat singing his song in practice. She let out a bitter chuckle.'' Helene turned around and slowly disappered into the darkness.
 * Helene: Fine, I'll deal this in my own way. I cannot entrust such important duty to anyone but my own. Twins?
 * Penelope: Orders, my lady?
 * Helene: Find the  Therisian Phiale  in secret, and ask every single store. We cannot let the missing object fall into wrong people's hands. By the way, do it subtly.
 * Helene: Hmm, it's Baccarat again.
 * Helene: He always know how to cheer me up somehow.

Irving VS. The Horseman (Prologue)
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 20:00 PM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> New York Fish & Wildlife Services 

<p style="text-align:center;"> (Westchester County Division) 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Lab 

''Irving was a man of his words. He immediately did what he said by entering the New York Fish & Wildlife Services (Westchester County Division) by the suburb of the town. He went straight towards a lab where some researcher he knew was there, alongside the contained head of the Horseman.''

''Pushing the door opened, Irving looked around the place that was full of animal specimens and lab equipments. However, there were no trace of people around.''

"................................" ''Irving called the name of the researcher with a fully perplexed expression. He then looked around and heard music. Irving went straight towards the deeper part of the room. Through a pile of rubber drapes, he saw the man he was looking for. It was a bald man dressed in white, looking into the microscope... with a headphone playing loud music. The man was fully delved into the music in favor of noticing Irving's arrival.'' Strucked speechless, Irving helplessly tapped on the headphone and made the researcher named Paul to notice him.
 * Irving: Paul?
 * S01E07-00_14_55--20190716-231006-.pngIrving: ..........................

Paul immediately took off his headphone and chuckled nervously to Irving, who looked at him, sullen. ''Smiled, Paul shrugged his shoulder and walked straight towards a cylinder-shaped container not far away. He already put the container inside a tank for preservation. Irving saw a large brown skull within the container, snarling at them silently.'' Paul opened the tank and carried the cylinder-shaped container out of the tank. ''While making his report, Paul carefully placed the skull on a shelf above his desk. With great care, Irving then started to observe the skull through a magnifier, while Paul continued his troubling report.'' ''Inhaled deeply and nervously, Irving calmed himself and stopped observing. He slowly turned around to Paul.'' Paul nodded and turned around to fetch a box for Irving, who resumed his observation for a while and then turned around, waiting.
 * Paul: Hey, captain.
 * Irving: Thanks for coming in so late.
 * Paul: No problem.
 * Paul: Unfortunately, we still can't figure out what kind of processes were done to the skull. We put it through the woodwork.
 * S01E07-00_15_06--20190716-231057-.pngPaul: Biopsy came back unreadable, so we ran cytology:  nothing . PCR? Still nothing.
 * Paul: I'm running carbon dating, but that takes a few more weeks. There's so much more to test. No definable cell structure, no DNA markers -- it's been scrubbed of any sign of life . And yet, there it is.
 * Irving: Do you have a box?

Nevertheless, in just the split second, something went terribly wrong -- the Horseman's skull soon opened its own eyes, literally, all by itself ...



<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Outside the Lab 



''Immediately after the Horseman's head opened its eyes, its owner had received the signal and arrived with his pale horse. He carried his arms and axe all the way towards the gate...''

Act 4 - The Indestructable Head
<p style="text-align:center;">''The Headless Horseman had attacked the lab that contained his head. Irving escorted the Horseman's skull and rushed out of the structure, narrowly escaping from the very first close contact with the headless monster. Horrified, Irving eventually came to realize the dire truth and entrusted the skull to Ichabod and Abbie.'' <p style="text-align:center;">''Ichabod and his friends had spent a lot of time figuring out how to destroy the Horseman's head, but much to their chargin, every effort ended up in vain. In addition to that, Ichabod discovered that the Horseman hanged his four victims - the Masonic leaders - above a church. Slowly, Ichabod had remembered the Midnight Ride led by Paul Revere, realizing what Revere had encountered that day, and what drove the Horseman into hunting his squad down in such an unhinged and unfettered determination...''

Irving VS. The Horseman
<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Monitoring Cabin 

''The Horseman was never the only one who arrived into the lab. Deep inside the monitoring cabin, a shadow crawled itself into the door, slowly and subtly, and it creeped upon the desk, watching through the screen from the camera.''

''The mysterious person the tapped on the keyboard and began altering the code of monitor. Several men were lying on their chair, those operators, but they were still alive, just sleeping.'' ''The mysterious woman then chanted something and stepped back, raising her head and revealing her face. It was Christine. The Horseman's skull already closed its eyes, and soon it shall retrieve its head. Irving's arrival actually saved Moloch's minions some time by disturbing its slumber state.'' Christine's body soon dissapated into a bunch of bees and exit through the vent.
 * ???: Well, well, well... Finished. These things... known as cameras... are pretty much tricky, so at first, I need to screw the evidence... through them.
 * Christine: Ohohoho... Now, it's time to out with a bang.



<p style="text-align:center;"> - Christine: Cheerio, police captain. 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Inside the lab 

Meanwhile, not realizing the danger that was coming, Irving was still observing the skull while Dr. Paul were searching for the box Irving asked for, crouching right in front of his storeroom. Just as they were discussing, the labotory's door had opened, followed by heavy footsteps...
 * Paul: I know we got the right size box in here somewhere.
 * Irving: If you don't have a box, I'll take a bag.

''...and then, the imposing figure of the Headless Horseman walked steadily into the lab as if he was entering a no man's land. Paul raised his head from the store, widened his eyes with sheer terror. He had never saw a person... or a thing... like that before.'' The Horseman merely replied via aiming his machine gun at Paul and fired fierecly, wounding Paul and broke some of the lab equipments around him.
 * Paul: Eh?

''Hearing the intense gunshot and noticing the imposing Headless Horseman, Irving realized the danger and found a cover to fire at the Horseman from his pistol, before he immediately found a second cover behind the desk, but Paul was less lucky. He was shot seven times and fell down dead, with the glass and equipments began breaking all around him.''

''Now, Irving was completely left in shock. This was the very first time he saw the Headless Horseman with his very own eyes. It was real.'' ''Immediately regaining his composure, however, Irving held his pistol inside his hand tightly, before he heard the gunshot ended. The Horseman had emptied the magazine of his machine gun. Irving seized the chance to fight back, firing his pistol to the Horseman. The Horseman flinced and dropped his machine gun on the ground.''
 * Irving: Oh, my God...

''The lab was soon filled with heavy gunfire smoke and the Horseman nearly lost his trace. This gave Irving a chance to raise his head, before standing back to his full height and get the skull. However, the Horseman discovered him almost instantly and threw his axe at Irving. Irving was alarmed and immediately made a Matrix-esque manner to dodge the axe.''

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Irving: WHOOAAH! 

Irving fortunately missed the axe, which hit the wall and struck straight into a crow specimen hanging on it,  cutting its head off . ''Irving turned back to face the Horseman, who pulled his rifle from his back and loaded it. Irving grabbed the container with the Horseman's skull and fled.''

''Behind him, there were explosions caused by the Horseman's rifle. He stole those arms already several months ago from a local huntsman. Irving dodged the bullets one after another, and he crawled behind another desk. The Horseman stopped firing at him and went to the right, chosing another position.'' ''Irving managed to pull himself together and observed the Horseman, who now stood between gas pipes with nitrogen. Irving narrowed his gaze with determination. He now had an idea.'' ''Seizing the chance when the headless monster was loading his rifle, Irving immediately fired at the pipe, breaking it and releasing gas inside. The Horseman had stepped back once more when he was blown by the nitrogen and got semi-frozen.''
 * S01E07-00_16_41--20191224-231311-.pngIrving: .............................
 * Irving: I got you, you headless son of a bitch.

''Not wasting the opportunity, Irving quickly picked up the container again and rushed out of the lab through the back door. He ran and ran towards his car and rode right inside it, carrying the Horseman's head along with him.'' ''Trying to leave as soon as possible, Irving pressed his foot on the accelerator and rode straight towards the town, before he heard a horse whining. The pale horse of the Headless Horseman had blocked his way. Irving was surprised by its presence and turned to the left, skipping the horse and rode away safely. Irving felt that the Horseman had came out, but the latter didn't pursue him somehow.''

Soon, Irving's car dissappeared into the mist of this stormy night.

<p style="text-align:center;"> 15 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Sleepy Hollow 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Old City Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> The Archives 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Corbin's Room 

''Escaping from the lab and returning back into the town, Irving contacted Ichabod and his allies inside the Archives immediately. After meeting with Ichabod, Abbie, Sister Mary Eunice and the Tweedle Brothers inside the Archives, Irving slammed the jar in his hand on the table, with the skull of the Horseman inside it.''


 * Irving: I wanted to call my guys in Manhattan and hunt him down, but the local PD says...  all the surveillance cameras at the lab cut out.  There's no evidence of the Horseman.

''Abbie was clearly referred to the rigged surveillance camera footage that showed Andy Brooks committed suicide and snapped his own neck in the process. In fact, Andy was killed by a demon, and it was wholly witnessed by both Abbie and Ichabod.  Irving stared at Ichabod and demanded answer, and Ichabod stared back silently. Horrified, Irving took a deep breath and started to get panicked, and for the very first time, Abbie saw her usually stoic and serious superior began to get frantic.'' Enraged and put out, Irving crossed his arms and angrily lashed out at Ichabod. Ichabod bit his lips. Irving sighed and walked around the room with sheer fraustration, as Abbie helplessly watching him walking around. ''Irving turned back to Abbie and tried to say something, but he stopped. Everything he had gone through and saw with his own eyes tonight had nearly drove him mad. However, he then calmed himself down and looked at Abbie sadly.'' ''Irving sighed and walked out of the room in order to calm himself down. Sister Mary Eunice, Ichabod and Abbie looked at each other. At least, now Irving believed what they were on about and there were potential for him to become a new ally once he got over it. However, the point was that now the head of the Horseman was in front of them.'' Ichabod nodded with confidence.
 * Abbie: It's like the precinct with Brooks. They can't be seen until they want to be seen.
 * Irving: So it's all true? Everything you told me from day one?
 * The_headless_horseman_by_abigaillarson_d74z10d-fullview.jpgIrving: This is insane. He murdered Paul in front of me... I need to... fill out a report. I need to call the Governor.
 * Ichabod: What are you going to tell him?
 * Irving: What do you THINK I'm gonna tell him? A Headless Horseman is mowing people down to bring about the End of Days? For further questions, please contact Mr. Ichabod Crane, the man who  beheaded him in 1781 !?
 * Ichabod: It was a mere inquiry.
 * Abbie: You wanted a proof.
 * S01E07-00_18_17--20190725-101326-.pngIrving: Honestly... I wanted it to be a lie.
 * Abbie: Well, we got him.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Ichabod: Now, let us destroy it. 

''Sister Mary Eunice opened the jar before Ichabod slowly picked out the sallow skull inside it. After weeks and months had passed, now he finally stared into the eyes of his old arch-nemesis once again.'' Ichabod took a deep breath as he looked further into the menacing skull, before he turned his eyes away. ''Ichabod immediately brought the skull away, as Abbie, Sister Mary Eunice and Selina followed them. The Tweedle Brothers looked at each other before got on their work with cleaning the room once more.''
 * Ichabod: How rare to stare into the face of Death...
 * Ichabod: It's something I never intend to do again.

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Munition Tunnel 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Round 1 - Hammer 

''Despite the team's determination to destroy the skull, it was proved to be much, much more difficult to break than any other creatures Ichabod ever faced in the modern days of Sleepy Hollow. No matter how hard the team tried, the skull itself remained indestructable.''

''Being traditional people, Selina and Ichabod chose to mend the problem in physical ways. Ichabod slammed the hammer again, again and again towards the skull, with all his might that could break a rock. However, much to his dismay, the skull only rolled from one direction to another, continued its malign grin that was mocking his enemy's futile attempt, apparently. After some attempt, Ichabod threw the hammer as his waist felt painful. Selina immediately helped him to regain balance.'' ''Seeing Ichabod failed, Selina moved her hefty figure towards the skull, clenching her own knuckles and grinding her teeth. By using her magic power and all her superhuman strength, Selina stepped on the skull with her boots again and again, but it proved to be futile. Selina then picked up the hammer by herself, but it was useless as well. She shook her head in rage and fraustration.'' ''Selina's eyes turned red in rage and held the hammer inside the hand of Ichabod. The two of them waved their arms and slammed the hammer onto the skull. With a loud bang, something cracked... and it was revealed to be the hammer, not the skull. The skull was so hard that it broke the hammer into pieces. '' ''Struck speechless by such a tremendous shock, Ichabod and Selina stared at the broken hammer, in disbelief. Ichabod threw the hammer away, and Selina turned her head to the left side furiously as she sadly collapsed onto the ground.''
 * 72032322_p0_master1200.jpgSelina: Allow me. This thing has to die out!
 * Selina: This is ridiculous! Here.
 * Ichabod & Selina: .........................
 * Selina: LIEUTENAAAAANT!!!

<p style="text-align:center;"> Round 2 - Acid 

''Sighed, Ichabod dragged the fraustrated Selina away, as the latter turned monochromatic comically. Only seeing the broken hammer made Abbie realized what must have happened.''

''Now, it was her turn to take actions. After some slow and precarious preperation, Abbie took the skull for another way into its destruction. Now, dressed in a yellow protective clothing, Abbie prepared a large cubic tank of sulphuric acid. She used a fire poker to pick up the skull and drenched it into the tank.''

''Steam and bubbles began to steam out of the acid, and Abbie flinched a little bit to avoid the smoke. After a minute or two, Abbie picked out the skull once more, only realizing it was still perfectly normal.''

<p style="text-align:center;"> Round 3 - Holy Magic 

Abbie threw the skull on the ground and pushed the cart with the acid tank away, as Sister Mary Eunice, dressed in her ordinary dress, stood in front of the skull.
 * X00_00_01-N-018030-0553DDECEKDDDN-D0235ZK.pngSister Mary Eunice: My turn.

''The slender figure of Sister Mary Eunice towered above the Horseman's head, which stared at her in a glint of something she intepreted as... a combination of both sheer  mockery and disdain . This made Sister Mary Eunice even more infuriated than Selina was. She began her attack as she screeched in fury.'' Letting all of her fraustration in her past confrontation with the Horseman out, Sister Mary Eunice continued her attack immediately marched on and used the magic power against the skull, shooting out beam every where, but it proved to be futile as it was still yet towards destruction.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Eleven months, Horseman... You let me suffered from loss for eleven months, you murderer! Aw, you just don't know when on Earth you should quit, do you?! LOSE YOUR HEAD FOR GOOD AND GO BACK TO THE HELL WHERE YOU ODIOUS BEINGS OF INFERNO BELONG! 

''Sister Mary Eunice was surprised at how resilent the skull was. Its energy was so strong that even holy power cannot stand against or break through it. Now, Sister Mary Eunice felt distressed in front of such an indestructable thing.''
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Curses, we'll do this in the hardest way!

<p style="text-align:center;"> Round 4 - Final Round 

''Fed up with the failure of destroying the skull, Sister Mary Eunice and the others from Team Witness, Selina included, then tied a long stick of dynamite and a napalm, along with a mineral water bottel filled with a large quantity of gunpowders, right on top of the skull and lit it up, attempting to blow up the skull. To avoid the explosion, everyone then hid behind shelters, waiting for the bomb to blow up.'' ''After the explosion, Ichabod and his allies waited for six seconds and looked at where the skull was. Much to their shock and fraustration, the skull was  STILL THERE .''
 * BOOM!!!



''Ichabod and his friends looked at each other, silently. Now, they were out of options.''

Hanging Lanterns
<p style="text-align:center;"> 2 minutes later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Outside the Old City Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> On the streets 

''The plan failed again. Abbie and Ichabod immediately took more actions as they carried the skull out of Corbin's archive, out of the Old City Hall. Abbie began to think of the next step. Sister Mary Eunice, Tweedle Brothers and Selina didn't follow them, as they had to guard the archive.'' ''Ichabod sighed in dismay while listening to Abbie's description. Abbie went for her car to open it, but Ichabod suddenly spotted something and began to stare at the west. There was a chapel not far away, with something that illuminated its window. It was four lantern, apparently.'' ''Seeing Ichabod staring somewhere, Abbie immediately called him. Ichabod didn't turn away from the mysterious illumination. He merely pointed at the window of the church, or more precisely, the four lanterns... and Abbie looked at the direction he pointed at.'' Abbie furrowed her eyebrows. Abbie nodded. ''All of a sudden, Ichabod felt uncomfort on his spine when he realized what the number had meant... He slowly turned around and widened his eyes in horror, staring closer at the church.'' He immediately ran back into the Old City Hall, and Abbie followed him.
 * Abbie: There's a junkyard in Tarrytown, with an industrial car compactor. I've seen it turn an SUV into an ice cube. If it can't crush the skull, nothing can.
 * Ichabod: The myriad of destructive devices you have in this century is remarkable.
 * S01E07-00_19_31--20191229-173022-.pngAbbie: It's late.
 * Ichabod: They weren't there earlier. Is that common?  Four lanterns lit in a carport? 
 * Abbie: I don't know. Probably not. Why?
 * Ichabod: In my day, Paul Revere developed a system: One lantern, the enemy comes by land. Two, they come by sea.
 * Abbie: Paul Revere, " Midnight Ride ". One if by land, two if by sea.
 * Ichabod: You've heard of it?
 * Abbie: Word may have gotten around. What does  four  lanterns mean?
 * Ichabod: ...........................................

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Atop the Old City Hall 

''Not knowing what had happened, Ichabod and Abbie rushed back onto the Old City Hall, running straight towards the roof. When they finally had a closer look at the church window, they immediately discovered, much to their horror, that the so-called lanterns were actually four heads. Ichabod immediately took a deep breath. Those heads belonged to the dead Freemason leaders that were beheaded by the Horseman moments ago.'' ''Ichabod clenched his fists and gulped. The Horseman had sent him a present, a present in order to terrify the entire town.''
 * Ichabod & Abbie: .....................................

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Atop the church 

''Ichabod and Abbie went back to the archive and told their friends about this. Moments later, everyone had put aside whatever the plan to destroy the Horseman's skull. They began working on taking down the severed heads, and blowing down candles inside the hollowed skulls in order to stop mass panic.''
 * Abbie: Why would the Horseman do this?

''As Abbie took off the first of the hanging heads and blew out the candles, Ichabod gazed upon the severed head of his fallen comrades, with complicated feeling expressed on his face. People could have preceived this as an act out of pure humilation, but Ichabod, as a calm and calculation person, thought things otherwise.'' ''As Ichabod was describing, Abbie began to screw out the hook out from the skull she was holding, and when she pulled the hook out, she discovered the shimmer of silver from it. ''
 * S01E07-00_20_32--20191229-180526-.pngIchabod: The Masons believe their minds are akin to a temple. A sacred, holy place. We're tampering with his head and he's responding in kind.

People around were stunned in surprise. Ichabod furrowed his eyesbrows and observed the hole at the top of that skull, sniffing in confusion. ''Ichabod nervously held the pistol in his hand harder. He took his pistol to prevent something else from happening. The entire town was unsafe now. In response, Abbie looked closer at the skull, and her expression suggested that it was comfirmed.'' ''People all stared at Ichabod when Abbie asked the question. Ichabod nodded as he replied.'' Ichabod took a deep breath again and continued his description. Taking down the third skull, Sister Mary Eunice and Selina blew off one more candle, and Abbie immediately recalled that fateful day just a couple of months ago, where she discovered the files of the late Sheriff August Corbin and discovered the works from his abundant research. ''Ichabod then swayed his attention back onto the severed heads... and he widened his eyes in shock.'' Tweedledee and Tweedledum had taken off the third skull hanging, but then everyone began to focus on what Ichabod had mentioned that the Horseman of Death appeared somewhere. The entire team looked at each other because of Ichabod's description. As Tweedledee blew out the third candle, Ichabod then stared at the final head that was taken down, now holding in Selina's hand. Selina blew out the final lantern and looked at Abbie with concern.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: For Pete's sake...
 * Abbie: He lined these heads with silver...
 * S01E07-00_08_05--20190828-154552-.pngIchabod: Is it... along the top of the skull?
 * Abbie: Does that mean something to you?
 * Ichabod: Paul Revere utilized the same technique the night the Crown arrived in the colonies. In 1775, Paul Revere lined the lanterns with silver to enhance their illumination. I was guarding the safe house where Sam Adams and John Hancock were evading arrest. When I alerted Adams that the Crown was coming by the sea, I observed him hand Paul Revere a  document , a continuous manuscript kept by the Masons containing enemy secrets... that could be used to defeat the Crown.
 * Ichabod: There was a symbol on the manuscript, a demonic Heptagram. I've seen it in Corbin's files. It's a star with in a star.
 * Abbie: The Devil's Trap -- I've seen it, too, but it's a symbol used to entrap and defeat demons.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Then, why would that be on a manuscript containing enemy secrets?
 * 107Image_(22).webp.jpgAbbie: Maybe they weren't secrets of the Crown.
 * Ichabod: They were secrets of conquering evil...
 * Ichabod: My God...  the Horseman of Death was there .
 * Tweedledee: Where?
 * 107Image_(3).pngod: Paul Revere told us of an enemy assailant who chased him on his ride towards Lexington. He believed... it was a cold-blooded mercernary for the King, but... but it was Death himself.
 * Abbie: He was after that manuscript.
 * Ichabod: It must contain all of his secrets, uh, his weakness or flaws.
 * U=2526786419,1743433864&fm=26&gp=0.pngAbbie: Do you think that it was updated after you cut off his head?
 * Ichabod: I do.
 * Ichabod: I'd wager that's the information the Masons wanted to share with us.
 * Abbie: We need to find that manuscript.
 * Selina: Then... you'll need to find "them"...

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Selina: ... The Historical Society of Sleepy Hollow. '

Act 5 - Midnight Ride
<p style="text-align:center;">Searching for the manuscript, Ichabod and Abbie arrived in the Museum of Sleepy Hollow, where Ichabod became fraustrated by the fact that the guide had taught children flawed historcial knowledge, something that greatly disappointed him. <p style="text-align:center;">''After Abbie informed that they can only find the Internet online, Ichabod then had a problem using Internet before he discovered the cipher left by Paul Revere all by chance. In the meantime, Luke became more and more paranoid to his encounter with a revived Andy Brooks. When Abbie failed to contact Luke, Andy appeared right in front of her.'' <p style="text-align:center;">Eventually, because of a mere accident, Ichabod finally discovered the key to break the code.

Day at the Museum
<p style="text-align:center;"> Next Day 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 8:00 AM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Museum of Sleepy Hollow 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Section of Colonial History in Tarrytown 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Titled: "Tarrytown Museum of Coloniel History" 


 * S01E07-00_22_45--20190717-001227-.pngIchabod: Hmm, Tarrytown Museum of Coloniel History... This venue holds the manuscript?

''Observing the directiory map, Ichabod skeptically gazed upon Abbie and Sister Mary Eunice. Rumors already has it that several museums under the Historical Society of Sleepy Hollow had been flopped in visitor counts, because of the current profit-driven management.''

Just as the duo were discussing, Ichabod noticed a tour guide leading a group of children into the section, and began introducing informations regarding Paul Revere. ''... Dentist? Ichabod sniffed and stared at the tour guide. He took notice over the guide's description that Revere was also a dentist. Ichabod glared at the guide as he led the children into the display court.'' ''Abbie promptly left in order to search for the manuscript's information, and Sister Mary Eunice (now dressed in casual outfit) walked behind her. However, Ichabod was clearly put out. He really didn't want to let it go, especially when he heard suspiciously false information regarding one of his war comrades. He then turned around and followed the children and the guide into the display.''
 * Abbie: Amongst other historical artifacts. This might be your happy place.
 * S01E07-00_23_14--20190717-001519-.pngGuide: Paul Revere... was a Renaissance man -- a silversmith, an early industrialist, and even a highly acclaimed dentist . All right, kids, follow me.
 * Ichabod: It's apocryphal, what this man is telling these children.
 * Abbie: Let it go.

''However, Ichabod immediately stopped proceeding when he passed by a guard with a bottle of mineral water in his hand, drinking. Ichabod immediately turned to the guard, baffled.'' ''The guard nodded calmly. Ichabod was fraustrated.'' ''Before the guard could speak, Ichabod immediately heard the guide's voice. He politely interrupted the guard and turned around, following the voice and paced into the display, where he saw the guide making his introduction upon Paul Revere.'' ''The guide then continued his introduction. Ichabod listened to every detail the guide said and was clearly annoyed by them.'' ''Ichabod could not stand it any longer, so he raised his finger and interrupted the guide politely. Everyone in the display court turned their gaze to him.'' ''The guide stared at this tall man with old trenchcoat and spoke with a thick British accent. Ichabod immediately took a deep breath when he realized that he had spoke too much.'' ''When Ichabod tried to explain himself, people saw a tall blond woman with blue dress, white cloak and sapphire necktie promptly walked into the room and held Ichabod's wrist, dragging him away, with an apologetic smile on her face. She then "explained" with a clearly faked British accent as well.'' Sister Mary Eunice dragged "Steve" out as he glared at the guide with tranquil sullen on his face. ''Ichabod angrily turned around and followed Sister Mary Eunice out of the room, everyone were baffled at first, but then the guide immediately continued his own introduction. Only one of the listeners - not one of the children, of course - had payed attention to what Ichabod was on about. Nobody could see her, but she had already recognized who the mysterious Englishman was.'' ''Staring through a hole hidden inside a column, Helene rubbed off a drop of sweat on her face and slowly descended into the darkness, just as usual and just as how she appeared with stealth. ''
 * Ichabod: Were you charged a fee for that water?
 * Ichabod: My God, it should be an inalienable right. Where do the courts fall on this?
 * Guard: Uh...
 * Guide: (offscreen) Gather round.
 * 566px-Paul_Revere's_ride.jpgIchabod: Please wait.
 * Guide: And make sure everybody can see. Now, while Revere was, well, revered for his many talents, he is most famous for... What event?
 * Children: The Midnight Ride!
 * Guide: That's right. In fact, many refer to it as "Paul Revere's Midnight Ride" since he was the first Patroit to yell " The British are coming! " as he rode into Concord ...
 * Ichabod: Uh, pardon the interruption, but Paul Revere never arrived in Concord.
 * U=2098884668,4207963287&fm=26&gp=0.pngIchabod: That was Samuel Prescott's route, and the warning all the riders gave, as discreetly as possible, was "The Regulars are coming," not "The British are coming." See, we, too, were British at the time, so that would have been most unhelpful.
 * Guide: Did you just say " we "?
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Excuse us.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: This is my cousin, Steve. He forgot to take his medication this morning. Didn't you, Steve?
 * U=1362391932,874770699&fm=173&app=49&f=JPEG.png"Steve" (Ichabod): I'm the only one amonst you who don't require medication.
 * Helene: (think) Well, well, well... who have we here?

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Outside the Museum 

''When Ichabod walked out of the museum, with Sister Mary Eunice and Abbie following him, he was still angry at the guide's introduction over Paul Revere's life and contributions. Abbie could barely hold her chuckle when Ichabod was complaining. Ichabod then stopped ranting and turned around to Abbie.'' ".........................................."  Abbie stared at Ichabod for some second and embarresedly smiled. ''Ichabod was not a stranger to this place. He was born in the city, after all.'' Ichabod widened his eyes when he heard Abbie speak about the good news. ''While Ichabod was cheerful, Abbie stared at him before she walked away with a deadpan face. Abbie knew that Ichabod never operated on the Internet, after all.'' ''Ichabod and Abbie walked out of the museum. Sister Mary Eunice, however, had turned around and looked behind her... before a sudden flash of someone standing not far away. It was a petite bruenette girl with pink eyes and a black mask, flashing and smiling at her.'' ''Sister Mary Eunice rubbed her eyes, but the person had disappeared. With concern on her face, Sister Mary Eunice turned around and left the museum as well, even if that seemed like this place was haunted...''
 * ​​​​Ichabod:​ A highly acclaimed dentist? The man was a silversmith. That's the last person you want poking around in your mouth.
 * Ichabod: So, how did it go?
 * Abbie: Well, I spoke with one of the curators. I have good news and bad news. What do you want first?
 * S01E07-00_24_42--20191231-122739-.pngIchabod: Is this a riddle?​​​​​​
 * Abbie: Never mind. The bad news is that the manuscript's on loan to National Army Museum in London.
 * Ichabod: London... That's a three-month voyage by sea.
 * Abbie: That's where the good news come in. They've uploaded the manuscript online.
 * U=878273675,4004247842&fm=27&gp=0.jpg.pngIchabod: That's an exellent news.
 * Abbie: You have no idea what I'm talking about, do you?
 * Ichabod: No, I do not...
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Hmm?

Ichabod VS. Internet
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Old City Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Corbin's Archives 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 12 hours before sundown 

''After his journey, Ichabod became fraustrated about the museum's current status for making apocryphal introduction over historical events, as well as their disregard over proper research in favor of profit. He really wondered that whether there were anyone who shared the same feeling with it. Nevertheless, the main priority was to discover how to view the manuscript, how to find out the Horseman of Death's weakness...''
 * S01E07-00_24_51--20200104-122033-.pngod: Uh, hmm, oh...

''... and how to take control over Internet itself... and the laptop. Now, he kept busy on pressing keyboard and gazing into the screen, but the images wouldn't do whatever he tried to let them do. Then, out of pure accident, Ichabod pressed a key and opened its CD driver.'' ''Abbie was cleaning the table and viewing materials not far away, as Ichabod accidentally opened a page from Urban Assault Daily titled "Ten Things You Should Know About Owning Assault Rifles". He became utterly fraustrated.'' ''Abbie was baffled and walked towards Ichabod, and she took a look at the laptop screen. Sighed, Abbie pressed the Escape key and closed the page, showing the photos of manuscript behind. She then showed Ichabod the papers in her hand, with the manuscript's photo printed on them.'' Ichabod merely let down his lips. ''Abbie looked at Ichabod and his pathetic attempt to operate on a computer and she grasped his point. She slowly folded the computer and focused on the pictures on the papers.'' Ichabod lifted his head and looked at her in the eyes. Ichabod then started writing notes on a blank sheet. ''The note Ichabod was taking was none other than Vigenre Square, writing alphabets on the paper along with their counterparts within the code. Just then, Abbie heard her smartphone's reminder rang. She viewed her smartphone and saw "Today: Coffee with Morales" on it. Ichabod raised his head in annoyance.'' Abbie shut down the reminder and the noise gone off. Ichabod shrugged his shoulders before Abbie turned around and began exiting the hall. "........................................................"
 * Abbie: I really hope you're right about that manuscript. Twelve hours before the Horseman strikes again.
 * Ichabod: Uh... lieutenant? I've done something catastrophic.
 * S01E07-00_25_29--20200104-123325-.pngAbbie: You've printed this five times.
 * Ichabod: Correct.
 * Abbie: Why?
 * Ichabod: In case the picture vanishes from the screen like it did a moment ago.
 * 600px-Vigenère_square_shading.svg.pngAbbie: The manuscript -- written in some kind of code.
 * Ichabod: Adams would have used a Vigenre cipher.
 * Abbie: I vaguely remember that from Criminology 101.
 * Ichabod: It's similar to a Ceasar shift cipher, but instead of shifting alphabet based on a letter, it's based on a word. A Vigenre cipher is several Ceasar ciphers in a sequence with different shift values. Therefore, without the code word, the text is impossible to decrypt.
 * Abbie: So you need a password? This is definitely your area of expertise.
 * Ichabod: Flummoxed by a foreign concept that resembles close to nothing of what you know? I can't imagine how that feels.
 * S01E07-00_26_22--20200104-125419-.pngIchabod: Is that noise going to cease?
 * Ichabod: I must have quietude to concentrate.
 * Abbie: Calm down. I'm gonna make a quick call, uh, and give you some privacy.
 * Ichabod: If you're going to annul an engagement with a man who worked across the street, don't you think you should do it in person?
 * Abbie: How do you know I'm meeting with Luke later?
 * Ichabod: You're much easier to read than a Virgenre cipher.

Abbie went quiet and silently turned away, while Ichabod continued to do his research, alone in the hall.

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Across the street 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Westchester County Police Department 

''Sitting on his desk and rubbing his face nervously, Luke Morales kept observing on his computer screen, on every site he had discovered. He was so focused that he completely ignored the phone ringing beside him.''

''The titles included "Polish Man Wakes Up at Own Funeral", "Unbelievable Story of Man who Came Back From Dead - Says 'I wasn't Meant to Die!'", "Death Row Inmate Survive Execution" and so on. Keep sweating intensely, Luke rubbed his face again whilst being haunted by Andy Brooks' taunt.'' Luke then looked aside and saw his ringing cell phone, with "Abbie Mills" on its screen. ''Luke immediately grabbed his phone and shut down the phone with horror on his face. Then, he continued to breath with terror and tried to calm himself down.'' The call was rejected.
 * Andy: (illusion) There are others like me... Except for a chosen few... There's a war going on, Morales... Watching... Waiting... I saw you with Abbie Mills...
 * Andy: (illusion) Stay away from her... I'm the only one that can protect her...
 * Andy: (illusion) I trust you'll make the right decision...



<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Underneath the Ground 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Munition Tunnel 

''Abbie walked inside the Munition Tunnel as she called Luke and sent her message. She didn't really bother on think why Luke was not available for the call, and she didn't really noticed that 20 meters away, something  invisible  passed by and slowly approaching her, showing its shape.'' ''Abbie ended the call and sighed in a combination of relief and fraustration... until she discovered that someone was standing behind her.''
 * S01E07-00_27_46--20200104-132257-.pngLuke: (phone message) [Hey, this is Luke. Leave me a message.]
 * Abbie: Hey, Luke, this is Abbie. I know we were supposed to have coffee today, but... something just came up and I'm not gonna be able to make it, so give me a call if you get this and we'll figure out another time. Okay?
 * Abbie: Okay, talk soon.

"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ''Abbie immediately turned around and punched the mysterious person with her elbow. She managed to hit his chin, causing him to yell in pain and crouched.'' ''Abbie lifted her revolver and pointed at the man, before she got a closer look of him. He was an average-height man with short black hair and sallow skin. What was more, he was wearing police uniform. Then, the man slowly raised his head, adjusting his broken chin back to its original position, followed by an unsettling sound.'' ''Abbie widened her eyes in shock. It was none other than Andy Brooks, who was supposed to be dead a few months ago, until his corpse had disappeared mysteriously from the morgue.'' ''Replying with a sad giggle, Andy didn't resist. He just slowly raised his hands above his shoulders, looking at Abbie pitifully.'' ''Abbie calmed herself down and staring at Andy. While she could recognize him, she didn't expect to see his face, now looking unhealthily pale and rotten, like a walking corpse - or he really is one.'' ''Abbie narrowed her gaze at Andy in confusion and horror as he slowly approached her. She immediately realized who the "he" whom Andy just mentioned... referred to .'' Abbie raised her eyebrows in curiousity.
 * ???: Ow! Ahh!
 * S01E07-00_27_59--20200104-133010-.pngAbbie: Andy?
 * Abbie: You're supposed to be dead!
 * Andy: I am dead. Is that not apparent?
 * Abbie: Brooks... what happened to you?
 * Andy: Abbie, I... I'm, um... stuck. I want this to end, but  he  won't let me.
 * Abbie: You sold your soul?
 * Andy: I know you don't believe me, but I'm trying to protect you.

Selina's Efforts
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Outside Rutledge Manor 

''Selina took a closer look at her own watch and narrowed her gaze. Currently, the countdown towards sunset had become closer and closer. She slowly placed a bouquet of white lilies in front of the manor in memory of J. Rutledge and other fallen leaders of Sleepy Hollow Freemasons.''

''Just as she was mourning, Selina suddenly heard a stoic and stern voice from behind. She turned around and saw Sister Mary Eunice, now dressed in her habit, stood behind her and crossed her arms. Selina shook her head with a helpless sigh.'' Sister Mary Eunice looked at the house and bit her lips. ''Selina's words made Sister Mary Eunice stunned in surprise, widening her eyes in shock. Selina turned around to see several police officers not far away. She waved her hand at Sister Mary Eunice and led her to a tree.  Anxiously, Sister Mary Eunice took a look at the house and had a vision of it burning into flame.'' ''Selina sadly smiled with tears rolling in her eyes. She wiped her eyes clean and looked at the clear blue sky, now turning visibly purple because of the dusk. Sister Mary Eunice decided to change the topic.'' Selina let out a sad chuckle, which confused Sister Mary Eunice. ''Selina slowly took off her right glove pushed up her right sleeve. Sister Mary Eunice widened her gaze and saw Selina's right arm, revealing to be a full-on prosthetic made by steel.'' Selina turned around to look at the house once more, speaking out a startling fact.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: What are you doing here?
 * 78408665_p0_master1200.jpgSelina: You got me here, Sister. I'm just revisiting this place, this place where I once grew up, and the place where my family and friends died. I'm saying goodbye to many people who died here, including those who died last night.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: You mean...
 * Selina: Before Rutledge acquired this estate, this house used to belong to my parents .
 * Selina: They died in this house... murdered, when I was still an 8-year-old child. I was rescued by their colleagues and friend, Lady Hestia Harrison, and she took me to Mr. Rutledge and the Freemasons, before they took me to another secret society within this territory.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: You mean, you're currently affiliated to this secret society, right?
 * Selina: Yes, I'm its second-in-command. I used to live in this house, used to, until  that  terrible thing happened... The former house was burnt down to the grounds, and within the flame, I saw... the corpse of the person who saved my life.  Mutilated . It was eight years ago, near Halloween. You knew it before, Sister, didn't you?
 * 107Promo7.webp.jpgSister Mary Eunice: Yes...  La Gloton . The killer's final comfirmed victim. Years after the murder, J. Rutledge rebuilt the manor.
 * Selina: Yes, I agreed to make it a secret base to the Freemasons. Hestia was a close friend with J. Rutledge and our leader, thus he gave me and Sheriff Corbin a privledge to help them out.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: I contacted Crane before and he informed that he had figured out a brand new method through studying the Horseman's head, in order to find out its weakness. Would you like to know what it was?
 * Selina: No, thanks. Heh, why am I even bother asking? If he really has a way, then we will make it our final bet. Otherwise, we won't stand a chance against the Horseman. To be honest, Sister... if I don't have  this , my head would be no more.
 * Selina: I lost my right arm saving Lady Hestia, because of a dire circumstance. My master forged this new arm for me. Because it was enhanced by magic, it can grew when I grew, like a real arm. I managed to repel the Horseman's axe with "bare hand" thanks to it... and I managed to survive. However...  something else is helping him. 
 * Selina: I failed to save my friends once again. Sister, the Horseman is not the only threat . He is just a leading general of whatever that is yet to come.

Selina's Flashback
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 day ago 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Last Night  <p style="text-align:center;"> Rutledge Manor 

''When the scream had stopped, Dark Arzonia had disappeared, and Selina lifted her head, struggling to stand up. Her eye were burning in pain. She began sweating as her heartbeat fasten, painfully. Her right became burning itchy. She ruefully stared into the door of the conference room.'' ''The emotionally unresting Selina immediately deduced what just happened at the very moment she opened the door. She saw a tall figure stood in the room, binding the severed heads of Freemasonic leaders on his belt. It was the Headless Horseman, who was so tall that he would have been able to stare eye to eye to Selina if his head still existed.'' ''Pushing the door shut, Selina immediately raised her hand and summoned a bright red flare towards the Horseman. The Horseman merely repelled it with its axe, and the flare hit the ceiling, but it left nothing when it automatically put off, spewing puff of smoke. Turned out, the flame of Selina were modified in a manageable state, and they were only harmful towards hostile creatures and demons, not the structure or human beings. The Horseman was lost in the smog.'' ''Selina teleported herself to the back of the Horseman, tipping her toes and raised her fist, her  right  fist, attempting to plummet the monster from behind. Nevertheless, the Horseman instantly turned around and grabbed her right hand. He then startled that he found out something went wrong. The hand was harder than he thought, definitely not made of flesh.'' ''Selina's left hand pointed her pistol at the Horseman's abdomen, but she then threw it away and released a sphere of light. She hit the part and managed to repel the Horseman. The Horseman fell behind, and Selina raised her sphere of light once more at the Horseman, apparently surprised that this was doing the trick.'' ''As she approached the Horseman, Selina had noticed that the Horseman was apparently weakened and began spewing steam from his body. Deciding to apprehend him as soon as possible, Selina took a deep breath and tried to call her comrades to tie him up. It was time.'' "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ''A deep and sinister hmpf interrupted Selina, giving her a chill from her feet to her head, crawling all the way through her spine. Selina's words halted in the midair as she was rendered frozen.'' ''A blackened mist seeped from the window and turned into a tentacle, striking right through the sphere and absorbed it into a small black hole. More black mist began to seep in and creep in. It slowly take its shape inside the room, into a tall humanoid figure that stood even taller than Selina, combining human features with a squid-like physiology. The humanoid blocked between Selina and the Horseman, moving like jelly.'' ''Selina then felt itchy on her body, as she found herself tied up by smoke-made tentacles, summoned by the intruding demon. The demon's expression turned from a smirk to a sullen sneer, before pressurizing Selina with the tentacles. He clearly grew tired of her.'' ''Selina tried to resist the demon, so she immediately stepped back to the door, despoerately trying to push it open. The demon noticed her resistance and made a fingersnap. Then, Selina was dragged right in front of the demon, staring into his face with fury.'' ''To be true, yes, this is the most heinous member of the Twelve Nethers, leaders of the Zodiac Demons. His name is Nether Sorensen the Demon Prince. Selina grinded her teeth as her mind flashed backward, before the Nether slapped her with scorn. He then torn down Selina's eye-patch, revealing her still-glowing eye underneath it. Sorensen flinched nervously, clearly being unsettled by the ominous glow from the eye. He then yawned and stretched. He giggled at Selina sarcastically.'' ''Sorensen then slapped Selina again, this time much heavier. He sent Selina one meter away. Selina tried to balance herself, but Sorensen refused to give her the chance. He kicked her abdomen and knocked her down, before stepping on her head triumphantly.'' ''Sorensen added more humiliation upon Selina, who was pressurized by Sorensen's immense power and could not give up from such sheer gravity. Sorensen then moved his foot away from Selina and turned around, satisfied to find all the Mason leaders were decapicated.'' ''Sorensen then turned back to Selina, snapping his finger mischievously and yet sinisterly. A black hole appeared beside him and he walked towards it.'' ''Selina felt the gravity zone disappearing, and she lunged herself to Sorensen in order to grab his leg, but Sorensen was faster. He disappeared without a trace, and the Horseman soon walked all the way to the mirror, teleporting himself out of the room and taking his trophies with him.'' Furious, Selina slammed her right fist on the floor, leaving a hole on the ground.
 * Selina: YOU!
 * Selina: You bastard... YOU DON'T BELONG IN HERE!
 * S01E07-00_08_12--20190828-154656-.pngSelina: SURPRISE, MANSION INTRUDER!
 * Selina: Begone.
 * X00_10_01--018030-0553DDEXCEKDD4DN-D035ZK.pngSelina: Ooh my, this is embarrassing.
 * Selina: Guys, you won't believe it just--
 * ???: HMPF---
 * U=2049839170,3405147724&fm=26&gp=0.png???: Not bad for a 21st century rookie witch, Selina, but this is your own limit, the same as your strength when the Feast of Apollo had started, heh-heh-heh.
 * Selina: You... you're...
 * ???: KNEEL.
 * Selina: You... are one of them... that summoned the Zodiac Demons, and started the  FEAST OF APOLLO  Crisis! To think I'm meeting with Zodiac Nether face to face!
 * Sorensen: You're really irritating, Selina Strawberrry, one of the Order of Flourish's finest generals. I know you are trying to leave evidence to the police, otherwise your power can really rock this house down, without killing Death himself. However, you're not my target tonight. I'm looking forward to see you later, and take my regards to this town of decadance. My game will start soon...
 * Sorensen: You human never failed to entertain me, and you never failed to make a joke out of yourselves.
 * Sorensen: That's all for now, Death. Good work. Now, time for you to send this town our signal, while I take care of Christine. Her recovery still took time, so we Nethers won't be too active on this abode of humans. I'm only here to ask you not to be blinded by any offender on sight. Juts take care of your own mission.
 * Sorensen: Ha, wait for you and your precious friend to rot, with their head fall. See you later, Selina! Ciao!
 * Selina: NO! COME BACK!  WE AIN'T DONE YET!!! 
 * Selina: Ahh... Curses!

Nowadays
''Hearing the phrase, Sister Mary Eunice furrowed her eyebrows and narrowed her gaze at Selina, before the latter started to sigh. Selina never really talked about the Tweleve Nethers to anuone.'' ''Selina shrugged her shoulder and put on her glove once more. She already decided to leave this sad land as soon as possible, since they still had a war to fight. There was no time or space for messing around after all.'' ''Sister Mary Eunice slowly thought about Selina's description over the apparent reaction when Selina released light power. She also knew that the Nether who assisted the Horseman shared the same feeling. Nevertheless, she was now more concerned over the Horseman.'' Selina then turned around and begin to leave the crime scene, and Sister Mary Eunice shrugged her shoulder and smiled confidinently.
 * Sister.Friede.full.2137090.jpgSister Mary Eunice: Twelve Nethers?
 * Selina: Corbin told you about the Feast of Apollo crisis and the Zodiac Demons, didn't he? Well, now you know the source. They are Moloch's creation, using unknown methods, and they are the first kind of Zodiac Demons, standing at the top of their hierarchy. Most of the informations remained uncertain by now, including their origins, their nature and their ability. They very rarely appeared on Earth, and they answered to Moloch directly, thus having authority to order the Horseman. That's all I know by now. That guy I met... is the most active one upon Earth, and the very direct cause of the disaster... also the most dangerous one thus far .
 * X00_00_01-B-018030-0553DDECEDDDN-D0235ZK.pngSelina: For ordinary people, you have more chance to win Power Ball than run into him. For me, I just ran into that dumb piece of luck, but now I'm more concerned... on the Horseman's reaction upon my attack. The Horseman is our true priority by now.
 * Sister Mary Eunice: Crane is now doing a research on the case, and I wonder if he would find out specifically what is behind such a phoenomenon. Sadly, he insisted to work on it alone.
 * Selina: Hmm, I hope he'll manage. I'll take an eye over every suspicious followers of Moloch upon this town. They might act if the Horseman either succeded or be captured. As such, we would try hard to resist the threat... When time come, I will tell the whole town about the Horseman. People should've know it long ago.  I really don't know  WHY they don't even seem to care... Now, if you excuse me.

<p style="text-align:center;"> '- Sister Mary Eunice: (think) * Right, I'll return to the Archives and check on Crane's progress. In addition, I must inform him about CHRISTINE, fast. *'

Break the Code?
<p style="text-align:center;"> Meanwhile 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Old City Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Corbin's Archives 

''Currently, Ichabod was still working upon the computer, pressing the keyboard again and again, with him losing patience. Somehow, the laptop system had frozen. No matter how Ichabod tried to, it just stayed blank.''

''There was only the emblem of Sleepy Hollow Sheriff's Department upon the laptop. Nothing appeared.'' ''Ichabod pressed it again, again and again... before suddenly, something had appeared that startled him... He accidentally opened something that made him uncomfortable.'' Ichabod immediately folded the laptop and turned away, hoping at whatever that appeared would turned away. ''One moment later, Ichabod unfolded the laptop and it reactivated. He only found that the "inappropriate" page was still there. He immediately folded it once more. Fraustrated, Ichabod decided not to waste any time on whatever he did not know and hoped Abbie and Sister Mary Eunicewould believe he was actually innocent. How could he fall for that? He was espoused to someone else.''
 * Ichabod: Well, how did we get here?
 * S01E07-00_28_54--20200106-141247-.pngIchabod: Well, that's entirely inappropriate...
 * Ichabod: .....................................

''However, when Ichabod leered at the laptop seriously once more, He found its shape pretty much like a human mouth. Ichabod then turned his eye away and observed the Horseman's skull not far of away. All of a sudden, he spotted some teeny glimmer between the skull's front teeth, when it was exposed under a beam of dusk sun.''

''Ichabod immediately stood up and rushed towards the skull in order to take one closer look at it. Ichabod then recognized that the Horseman's two front teeth were rigged, now folded with a laver silver, obviously by Paul Revere who was a silversmith.''

''Revere must be hiding something already inside that skull. Like closing the laptop wouldn't snooze that web page, closing the skull's mouth wouldn't make whatever it was hiding ceased to exist, particularly for such a skull that is nigh-invisible.'' ''Slowly and carefully, Ichabod tried to open Horseman's jaw like how he unfolded the laptop, searching for clue, but to no avail. He then turned the skull around and looked right into its inside. Much to his surprise and delight, he discovered that on the back of the Horseman's six front teeth, there were several letters carved on them, one for each, spelling the name " CICERO ".'' Ichabod let out a sarcastic smile. ''Sarcastic as usual, Ichabod folded the skull's jaw once more and put it back on the table. He pressed his finger tip on the forehead of the skull spitefully, and he turned around for deciphering.''
 * Ichabod: Hmm
 * S01E07-00_29_40--20200106-142842-.pngIchabod: Cicero is the password?
 * Ichabod: Oh, Revere, you rum beggar. You hid the password on the back of his teeth.

''Now, the work would finally move on... without the help of Internet at all.''

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Ichabod: Ahh... Brilliant. '

Act 6 - Andy's Suggestion
<p style="text-align:center;">''As Abbie further stated her intention to destroy the Horseman of Death, Andy revealed that he could not help her further than making an advise of trapping him, stating the headless monster would never stop running after her until he got his head. In order to build a trap for the Horseman, the Team Witness finally agreed to be open towards Captain Frank Irving, thanks to Selina's suggestion. In the meantime, Ichabod learnt some very embarrassing facts regarding his most admired old friend, Thomas Jefferson.'' <p style="text-align:center;">''Finally, after much of the preperations, the sun have set, and the group set out to trap the Headless Horseman... and find a way to end his terror once and for all. However, the rest of Moloch's minions desired otherwise, and some people would be revealed to be nothing but a group of pivotal pawn to unleash new terror upon Sleepy Hollow.''

Andy's Message
<p style="text-align:center;"> 2 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Munition Tunnel 

''In the meantime, Andy was still confronted by Abbie, who raised her evolver at him and glared at him. She still had a hard time believeing in him. His voice had changed because of his broken vocal cord, but Abbie still recognized that it was Andy. It made her even more distrustful.'' ''Andy gulped. Abbie still remained hostile towards him, no matter how desperate he tried to protect her from the end that was about to arrive. Nevertheless, Andy knew his time was drying up. He had to react as soon as possible, before his demon master, Moloch, had discovered that he tried to save one of the two Witnesses, people whom he tried to exterminate.'' ''Abbie furrowed her eyebrows because of Andy's information, and she was still unsure whether she should believe his words other than the Horseman was indestructable. However, she discovered that Andy didn't seem to tell the lies.'' Abbie shook her head and dubiously stared into Andy's face. ''Andy sniffed sadly and still maintained his hand above his head, with both him and Abbie went into silence. Just then, footstep came from the nearby part of the tunnel. The duo turned around and saw Ichabod emmerged from the tunnel, now already discovering the secrets hidden by Revere and Sam Adams.''
 * S01E07-00_29_59--20200118-232937-.png: The Horseman won't stop coming after you until he gets his head.
 * Abbie: Well, that's not gonna happen.
 * Andy: The Horseman is indestructable, Abbie. He is Death...
 * Abbie: We're getting that idea, thank you.
 * Andy: Huh, that's what I'm here to tell you. You can't kill Death, but you CAN  trap  him. That's the only way to defeat him.
 * Abbie: But how?
 * Andy: I don't know. I just know it's a secret he doesn't want let out.
 * S01E07-00_30_35--20200118-234715-.pngAbbie: Why should I believe anything that you say?
 * Andy: Because I care about you, Abbie.

''Ichabod did not expect to see Andy Brooks either. He stared at Andy in confusion, while Andy glared at him with distrust.'' Andy helplessly shook his head and politely corrected him, as Ichabod walked downstairs. ''Andy closed his eyes painfully. Ichabod's words had trigged his most painful memory, even if the pain was short. His head was snapped by Moloch and his head bent backward. To make things worse, he was brought back to life as a zombie and maintained the broken neck.'' ''Ichabod narrowed his gaze for a moment and bent slightly forward to Andy, observing him, as the latter precariously slided himself backward. Ichabod then slided backward calmly.'' Andy nodded. ''Ichabod and Abbie looked at each other cautiously. As same as her, Ichabod knew he had a hard time believing in a man who arrested him for the crime he didn't committed, AND collaborating with his arch-enemy to bring war upon Sleepy Hollow.'' ''Andy turned his head to Abbie dubiously. A sick noise came from his broken neck, like a puppet turning his head all way around. Abbie just looked at him in sheer silence. Andy then agreed with it.'' ''Immediately after Andy gave his answer, Ichabod had approached Andy in an intimidating expression, staring at him in the face angrily. He was clearly not pleased by his presence in this place.'' ".........................................." ''Andy stared at Ichabod calmly before he gave another gaze to Abbie. Ichabod and Abbie looked at each other, but then, when they turned around, they find Andy disappeared, without even saying goodbye.'' ''Ichabod turned around to Abbie carefully. Abbie now saw him holding some paper inside his hand.'' Ichabod smirked and showed Abbie the prints of manuscript, raising his eyebrows in a cocky face.
 * Ichabod: Is that the sheriff's turncoat?
 * Andy: Brooks, Mr. Crane. My name is Andy Brooks.
 * Ichabod: We saw you die in that cell.
 * S01E07-00_31_00--20200118-235637-.pngAndy: Hmm, yeah, it's not my best day.
 * Ichabod: Are you still in communication with the Horseman?
 * Andy: I am... but that's not why I'm here. I want to help Abbie.
 * Ichabod: Here's how you can help. Deliver this message to the Horseman: If he wants his head back, he can meet me at the cemetery when night falls.
 * Andy: Okay, I'll tell him.
 * Ichabod: If you return here, there will be serious consequences. Do you understand?
 * S01E07-00_31_40--20200119-000339-.pngAndy: Don't threaten me.
 * Ichabod: Are you all right?
 * Abbie: He said that the Horseman can't be killed... only trapped.
 * Ichabod: He's right.
 * Ichabod: And I think I know how. I deciphered the password. 

Decipher
<p style="text-align:center;"> 2 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Old City Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Corbin's Archives 

''The Team Witness members now assembled within the Archives and began a discussion about the result of the deciphering, and they hope they could find the clue out. Sister Mary Eunice had already informed Ichabod about the thing that Selina said, as Abbie and the Tweedle Brothers were checking the prints of the manuscripts and Ichabod's deciphering.'' Hearing the news about Christine's revival, Ichabod clenched his fist and took a deep breath, becoming increasingly nervous by the second. ''Ichabod sniffed and narrowed his gaze, looking at the deciphered code on his desk, as everyone was looking at him. However, Ichabod closed his eyes and exhaled to calm himself.'' ''Ichabod looked at the ceiling and narrowed his gaze, seeing the face of Christine in his vision. He then put two paper cups with straws on each of them onto the desk.'' ''The members of the Team Witness had a sigh in relief and began their work. Proffering Ichabod the prints, Abbie sat on the seat across Ichabod after she had viewed his deciphered code once more.'' Ichabod viewed the scripture as Abbie passed it on his hand. Ichabod shrugged his shoulders as he focused more on the manuscript. It was a year after Ichabod's previous "death," and thus Ichabod had no idea about what kind of information the Masons added on the manuscript. Ichabod took a deep breath and started to read about Revere's information.
 * Ichabod: She... has come back...
 * Ichabod: Selina told you?
 * Sister Mary Eunice: She informed us about Christine's presence within the Freemason's base, alongside other followers of Moloch - including the Demon Prince. I don't think that is an illusion. Selina mentioned that she had changed... She looked rather different, with different appearance as well as different mannerism...
 * Ichabod: I know the grudge between me and her won't just end so hasty like that on the last time. Christine is an expert survivalist, and her plot to stand against us, horrible as it is, is rather ellaborated. I know one day we will meet once more, but we need to stay focus on the more pivotal threat.
 * Ichabod: Christine didn't come out to fight us face to face, and the rest of Moloch's minions didn't stay for too long, thus they're not the current priority. The only enemy who still lingers is the Horseman of Death, and we need to finish it, trapping him here tonight. Now, let us begin our work.
 * Abbie: You've got crazy good handwriting.
 * Ichabod: This? Chicken scratch.
 * Ichabod: There is a lot of useful information in this manuscript. I'm not surprised the Horseman wanted it destroyed. In 1782, the Masons amended this manuscript with a way to defeat the Horseman . Then, Paul Revere engraved the key to decoding the manuscript, the word "Cicero," in the back of the Horseman's teeth.
 * Abbie: What did he say about the Horseman, post-beheading?

<p style="text-align:center;">' - Revere: (information) [The Death cannot be slain, but it can be captured and caged against its fiery will. As SUNLIGHT is his only weakness, a witch must be summoned to cast a spell, transforming the moon into the sun, whilst Death is exposed.] '

''Ichabod finished reading and looked at his comrades. Sister Mary Eunice began gathering information given by Selina.'' ''People then looked at each other and gulped. Many of the seasoned witch had perished within Sleepy Hollow or perhaps going hiding, and the only one comfirmed still "alive" was never available for the role. Abbie smiled sarcastically and waved her hand in a casual manner.'' Ichabod stared at Abbie in a deadpan look. Abbie furrowed her eyebrows. "............................................................"
 * Sister Mary Eunice: So, that's why the Horseman stopped attacking when Selina used her magic, but she is wounded and weakened. In addition, a long-time imprisonment for Death requires a seasoned witch .
 * Abbie: Great, so we need a witch. Too bad, Crane, we can't summon your wife.
 * Ichabod: Yes, the thought had crossed my mind, thank you, though not as a means to defeat our present enemy.
 * Abbie: Sorry. Understood.
 * Ichabod: Perhaps there are still veteran witches here in Sleepy Hollow?

''Abbie fell into thoughts. She didn't answer it first. Ichabod's face turned worried.'' ''Ichabod felt the heavy weight on his heart had felt. It turned out that Abbie was coming up with a brand new advice concerning modern technology substitute to Katrina, who is absent. He picked up the paper cup on the desk with a smile.'' ''Slowly, Ichabod then sucked the water in the cup from the straw. He sucked it for a long, long time until the water ran out. All it remained was the noise of Ichabod sucking empty air. Abbie can't help herself to remain a straight face.'' ''Annoyed, Ichabod stared at his friends, who were giggling at him. Abbie grinned and waved her hand.'' Ichabod pulled the cup away from his mouth. Nodded, Ichabod immediately raised the cup at Abbie like showing off a golden cup for his championship. "..........................."
 * Ichabod: Lieutenant?
 * Abbie: When Adams wrote this manuscript, witches were the only means of creating sunlights, but today, we have UV light - ultraviolet light, also known as artificial sunlight. It's the modern version to what Adams was talking about. We can simulate the sun.
 * Ichabod: Well, as long as it doesn't include the... um, Internet, then I'm amenable.
 * S01E07-00_33_36--20200120-224320-.pngAbbie: Hahahaha... Stop...
 * Abbie: No excuses...
 * Abbie: You guys have had the straw for a millenium.
 * Ichabod: Mm.
 * S01E07-00_33_49--20200120-224749-.pngIchabod: This water was FREE at the market.
 * Abbie: So was the arsenic  that comes with it.

''Hearing Abbie's words, Ichabod made a precarious look at his cup and put it back on table, but Abbie was just messing with him. Then, Abbie stopped messing around and turned serious.'' ''Ichabod raised his head and looked out of the window. It was turning gold, a sign of early dusk.'' ''Abbie and Ichabod's eyes met with each other. They realized whom they should find.''
 * Abbie: So, we have to lure him into the tunnels. Any ideas?
 * Ichabod: A few, thouh they require supplies which could take some time to prepare. I'm not sure they'll be completed by sundown.
 * Abbie: What do we got help?

Irving Joined the Team
<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> The Archives 

''Now, agreeing with Ichabod's invitation, Capatin Frank Irving had joined the crew's work. Together, they constructed and prepared dozens of fake skulls within the Archives. Sister Mary Eunice was relieved. They should already invite the police captain to join their work and seek out more comrades. Now, their allies thicken. Frank Irving had officially joined their dangerous business.'' Irving continued to carve on the plaster skulls, listening to an enamoured Ichabod introducing Jefferson. Ichabod blew off the plaster dust on a fake skull in his hand. Irving handed another fake skull to Sister Mary Eunice, and Ichabod stopped carving the skull. ''Abbie handed an utility knife to Irving, waiting for Ichabod - who is an advocator against slavery - to answer. Ichabod paused his work and put the finished replica on the desk.'' ".............................." ''Abbie raised her eyebrows and finished her carving of the last replica skull. Now, it was Ichabod's turn to be surprised and confused.''
 * 107Image_(35).webp.jpgIrving: Assuming it works, which is generous, say we trap him... Where are we gonna keep him? I'm not dropping him in the drunk tank.
 * Ichabod: The Masons have a cell protected by a supernatural barrier, which was designed by Thomas Jefferson.
 * Irving: Jefferson, huh? What was he like?
 * Ichabod: Ooh, a true Renaissance man. Artisan, scholar.
 * Irving: How do you figure a guy who wrote, "All men are created equal"... justfied owning slaves?
 * Abbie: That's actually a good question.
 * Ichabod: I can say some certainty that he recognized the severe immorality of it. He supported abolition in Virginia. Perhaps his first-hand experience added to his eloquence in drafting a document used to justify it.
 * Abbie: Or maybe Sally Hemings inspired him?

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Ichabod: Who is Ms. Hemmings? 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Sleepy Hollow Woods 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Bellevue Cemetery 

''Enraged, Ichabod firmly tied up the rope set for the secret tunnel's entrance, all in order to lure the Horseman in. Knowing about the controversial information regarding Sally Hemings from Abbie made him furious, especially when he discovered the news report about Thomas Jefferson having children with her after his wife Martha Jefferson's demise. ( The illustration is a newspaper comic that mocked Jefferson's rumored infidelity. )'' Still acting utterly furious, Ichabod tied up the branch as he continued his furious complaints about any diss upon Jefferson's fidelity by the press. ''Abbie finished spreading grass, dirt and leaves on the ground and looked at Ichabod, as he shrugged his shoulds sourly. Annoyed, Abbie pushed a willow branch in Ichabod's arms to silence him. The preperation of the trap was now nearly complete.''
 * 590px-Cock_ca1804_attrib_to_JamesAkin_AmericanAntiquarianSociety.pngIchabod: HOGWASH!
 * Ichabod: Thomas was a loyal husband. Your press knows no bounds! They still favor salacious speculations to fact.
 * Ichabod: I once said to Thomas, "A man who reads nothing at all is better educated than a man who reads nothing but newspapers." We had a good laugh about that one.

<p style="text-align:center;"> 5 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Underground 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Within the Munition Tunnel 

''Irving finished drawing an "X" on a brick of the ground, marking the places where the fake skulls were put. Ichabod was drawing an X as well not far away.'' ''Irving climbed down from the ladder and stood between Ichabod and Sister Mary Eunice. Abbie was viewing celebrities' quotes through her smartphone and immediately showed a silent Ichabod what she saw.'' ''Discomfort, Ichabod narrowed his gaze and saw his own comment that shared with Thomas Jefferson now became Jefferson's own quote on Internet. He became utterly awkward and shooked his head in helpnessness.''
 * Irving: I hate to burst your bubble, but we have something called the DNA evidence, which  scientifically  proved your pal, Thomas Jefferson, fathered six kids by one of his slaves -- Sally Hemmings.
 * Abbie: And not to kick you while you're down, but... Jefferson took credit for your line about the press.
 * Ichabod: Well... we never really know people, do we?

Act 7 (final) - The Horseman's Defeat?
<p style="text-align:center;">''Ichabod and Abbie had finished preparing for the trap and began to lure the Headless Horseman into the cell, eventually succedding in trapping them. Some members in Moloch's faction was aware of such, but they didn't bother to do something about it, at least not for now. Phyllis Peach already set up a new arrangement that could only move on when the Headless Horseman was captured.''

<p style="text-align:center;">''Meanwhile, the Team Witness discussed how to find out the Horseman's weakness and disposed of him, only to find out he was indestructable unless they asked Andy Brooks for help. Abbie also considered to persuade Jenny to join the fray, knowing she really needed her help against Moloch's force that would rescue the Horseman.''

<p style="text-align:center;">''In the secretly dark corner, Helene had given order to prepare for the war... for a certain ally now hiding inside the Sheriff's Department. The new battle had just begun.''

Ichabod's Laments
<p style="text-align:center;"> 17:50 PM 

<p style="text-align:center;"> 10 minutes before Sundown 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Old City Hall 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Corbin's Archives 

''Abbie checked on her watch once more and looked at the dusk sky, knowing what was ievitable would always arrive on time. Now, they had to hope that the Horseman would be punctuate, as long as Andy Brooks sent him Ichabod's message. Ichabod cracked his knuckles, irritated.'' ''Ichabod held the file in his hand and walked around the room all the time, but then he stopped. Other members were absent, now inside the Munition Tunnel in order to place the fake skulls to their planned positions.'' ''Abbie slowly exhaled with pity. For a long time, Luke never replied her call, nor he answered it from the beginning. Slowly, Abbie realized that an attempt to start it all over was futile. She sadly chuckled and sat on her desk, looking at a mural that was a replica to the scene where Washington crossed Delaware, of which its details was told by Ichbaod in another way. It was obvious that Luke was impossible to reconcile with, no matter what the cause.'' Ichabod placed the case files on the bench and turned to Abbie. ''Abbie turned around to face Ichabod, and she waved her hand to the case files. She really tried to inform Luke the problem, but he didn't really bother asking about the town's real secrets, and she didn't want to involve more people into trouble.'' ''Ichabod shook his head and smiled. Abbie was baffled by this reaction.'' "..................................." ''Ichabod began recalling the days of war, his seven-year-old marriage with Katrina that had met with turbulance, as well as what happened in that fateful night of 1781. Then, Abbie lowered her eyelash and fell into thoughts.'' Abbie sighed as she looked at Ichabod sympathetically. Abbie sadly smiled again and fell silent for a while, thinking about the time point which she met Ichabod in the pristinct, not expecting that he was a man from 232 years ago, who got revived in the 21st century. Ichabod lifted his eyebrows to Abbie, and she chuckled, but then when she put her attention to the sun, her face turned serious once again. Ichabod turned to the window and narrowed his gaze. ''The duo immediately got their equipments ready and set out for the action. Moloch's army was coming. They must handle the Horseman first, before they could deal with the rest.''
 * 107Image_(36).pngAbbie: Should be ten minutes before sundown.
 * Ichabod: It's the seventh time you've checked.
 * Ichabod: I suspect you're also awaiting news from Luke.
 * Abbie: Oh, it's probably for the best. Not like we could've had a real... real friendship or anything.
 * Ichabod: And... why is that?
 * Abbie: It's always gonna be like this, cancelling last minute, lying about it, and keeping secrets. The most important part in my life, the parts I want to share -- they're off limits. So what's the point?
 * Abbie: Why are you smiling?
 * 106Image_(18).pngIchabod: Katrina once expressed a similar view. She believed a liaison with me would compromise our roles in the war. I suppose she wasn't wrong.
 * Abbie: If you hadn't been in love, she would've let you die with the Horseman .
 * Ichabod: Hmm, most likely.
 * Abbie: She wouldn't been in Purgatory.
 * 101Promo3.jpgIchabod: Also true.
 * Abbie: And you wouldn't be here.
 * Ichabod: Stuck in the modern era, where everyone I care about has been dead for more than 200 years.
 * Abbie: That must be hard.
 * Ichabod: It's an adjustment.
 * Abbie: If it makes you feel any better... I feel pretty lonely sometimes, too.
 * Ichabod: Perhaps, this is the sacrifice the Witnesses must carry. All we really get... is one another.
 * Abbie: The sun is almost down.
 * Ichabod: It's time.

Horseman's Finale?
<p style="text-align:center;"> 19:00 PM  <p style="text-align:center;"> Sleepy Hollow Woods 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Bellevue Cemetery 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Night falls... 

''When the night fell, the Headless Rider began his ride once more, at Bellevue Cemetery where months ago, he had a hard battle with the team together. None of them could defeat such an invincible monster, so they only delayed them until the sunrise, when the Horseman was forced to retreat before the sunlight weakened him. Now, he received Ichabod's message from Andy, and thus he had arrived, punctuately, just as Ichabod expected.''

''Now, Ichabod was there, waiting for his arch-nemesis to arrive, while holding a canister with something glowing tangerine aura inside it. The lightning flashed on the sky and the weather turned windy.'' ''Ichabod was now riding a horse and lifted the canister inside his hand, revealing a glowing red skull inside it. It was made just like the lanterns that the Horseman had lifted, which were made of his victims' head.'' ''The pale horse let out an eerie whine as the Horseman charged at Ichabod. Ichabod turned around and started his ride, and the two riders rode against each other in the forest, just like the Midnight Ride more than two centuries ago. Ichabod accelerated his horse's speed, and dodged a gunfire from behind. Behind him, the Horseman already prepared his amunition. He fired at Ichabod, but missed, hitting a tree in the process.''
 * S01E07-00_37_59--20200122-224605-.pngIchabod: I received your message.
 * Ichabod: My reply.

''The Horseman accelerated and put his rifle on his back, in favor of waving his axe at Ichabod. When the Horseman arrived by Ichabod's side, he waved his axe at him. Immediately, Ichabod dodged the axe, which stuck on a tree and got off from the Horseman's hand. The Horseman immediately paused his riding and turned back to take his axe back.  It became a chance for Ichabod to ride faster and leave his opponent behind as soon as possible. Ichabod rode faster, as the Horseman took back his axe and returned to the horse chase. Ichabod then scrambled down from his horse and ran all the way towards the secret entrance he made earlier.''
 * Ichabod: Come on, come on...

''Pulling a rope, Ichabod removed the leaves and branches, revealing a well hole on it. Ichabod leaped into the well and closed the lid, which was hollowed and with iron bars, not complete a solid piece of iron. The Horseman waved his axe as soon as he approached, and Ichabod dodged the axe successfully when it came down at his head.''

''Ichabod was so stunned by such terror that he let go of his own hand, falling on the floor of the munition tunnel. Fortunately, he was fine.'' ''Ichabod scrambled back up and lifted the skull lantern, and then the Horseman leaped into the tunnel and headed towards his head. Ichabod immediately started his run. It was no time for fight, since fighting was not the whole plan's priority.''
 * Ichabod: Oh, that was... terrifying.

He had prepared more in the deeper corners. <p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later  <p style="text-align:center;"> Munition Tunnel 

''Ichabod stumbled into the tunnel and make a turn through the maze-like area, often bumping into the wall. However, he kept running with the kindled skull inside his hand.''

Ichabod had no problem running inside the tunnels, since he was familiar with its system and his photographic memory also helped when it came to create a route for a lure.

''The Horseman, however, was more than unfortunate. He never arrived in such a complicated set of structure before and immediately lost his track to Ichabod. Then, the Horseman noticed some crates in the corner, where another glowing skull was placed upon.''

''It was clearly a fake skull the Team Witness made earlier, and it proved to be a great distraction to lure the Horseman away, buying Ichabod more time to run. The Horseman lifted the fake skull in front of his invisible "eyes", looking into it. He then heard the fake skull played a radio and mocked him.'' ''Nevertheless, the Horseman immediately identified it as a replica even before the audio recording played, so he turned around, irritated, and crushed the alabaster skull on the wall, before Tweedledum's audio clip could finished. He then went on searching.''
 * Fake skull: (Tweedledum's voice) HAHAHAHAHA! Happy Hallowe--

''As Ichabod ran further into the tunnels, the Horseman picked up one more plastic skull that was also an obvious forgery. He crushed it inside his bare hands. Then, getting more and more fraustrated, the Horseman broke any fake skull he could ever find, stepping them beneath his boots, slamming them onto the wall, and/or chopping them into pieces.''

''The Horseman angrily broke more and more fake skull on the way as he marched on, he had found someone blocked his way. It was Abbie Mills, now with  ANOTHER  canister inside her hand, with  ONE MORE  skull within it.'' ''The Horseman was froze with confusion and paranoia. He already met several dozens of fake skulls that did nothing but kept wasting his time again and again, so he didn't leap on Abbie at first until he affirmed that was a real one. Then, Ichabod lifted his own canister and walked passed the Horseman'' The Horseman heard Ichabod's triumphant voice from behind and turned back, seeing Ichabod holding his canister with the skull that the Horseman pursuited into this maze. ''The Horseman turned to Abbie, and then he stood erected with some delight. He saw  silver glow  inside the skull in Abbie's possession, a sign that Revere had left the code inside. Abbie was holding the real skull.'' ''Abbie realized that the Horseman saw through the trick and began to ran, as the unstoppable monster started his pursuit, walking behind her steadily but quickly. Ichabod took a deep breath in shock as he saw the Horseman walked away for Abbie.'' ''Ichabod shouted at Abbie and went hiding in a corner, blowing out the candle of his own fake skull. The Horseman continued his pursuit, and Abbie hid herself in the corner and snuff out the candle light in the skull. She immediately ran for the stairs all the way into the Freemason's cell.'' The Horseman followed Abbie to a crossroad, and he looked for the direction, before suddenly he heard Abbie shouting, following the sound of slipping onto the floor. ''The Horseman followed Abbie's calling for help and turned around, walking all the way towards the Freemason's cell... as Ichabod heard Abbie's call for help and rushed to the place.''
 * Horseman: ........................................................!!!
 * Abbie: Hey, do you want to talk about it?
 * Ichabod: Feeling mocked yet?
 * Horseman: ..................
 * Abbie: (gasped)
 * Ichabod: Snuff the light!
 * Abbie: Crane! Crane, I'm hurt! I think I broke my ankle. Crane! Help!
 * Abbie: Crane, I need help!

<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later

<p style="text-align:center;"> Freemasonic Cell 

''Because of her apparent injury, Abbie could now only crawl on the ground, all the way into the cell that Jefferson prepared for trapping a strong and horrifying being, like the Horseman. However, she maintained a firm grip on the real skull, as the Horseman approached her with his axe, as the intimidating figure walked closer and closer towards her.'' Ichabod's footsteps came closer as Abbie faced the Horseman and his wrath towards her, due to Ichabod and his crewmembers toying him for so long. ''The Headless Horseman paced closer and closer towards Abbie and clutched onto his red hot axe, ready to slice Abbie down, just like how he chopped down Corbin's head. Abbie desperately crawled back, and the Horseman walked closer and closer, slowly cornering Abbie to the wall.'' "....................................."
 * Abbie: Crane?
 * Ichabod: (outside) Keep quiet! I'm coming for you!
 * S01E07-00_40_36--20200123-000245-.pngAbbie: Hurry!
 * Abbie: Crane, he's here!

''Abbie crawled back further away, as the Horseman walked closer to her, getting ready to dice Abbie's neck. The Horseman raised his axe, but unbeknowest to him, he now stood at the very center of this chamber, something the whole team had been anticipating. Abbie widened her eyes and let out a yell, ceasing all of her previous fear.''

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Abbie: NOW!!! 

''Hiding inside the darkness, Captain Irving pushed up the switch and then, the final piece of this trap had opened. Turned out, Abbie was faking her injury  as her strategy out of her own improvisation, something Ichabod was actually awared of and made it looked serious in the Horseman's mind.''

All she wanted all along was to lure the Horseman further into his cage, with something that could rendered him at least motionless, something that served as substitite to sunlight...

''The UV lights. They were switched on.'' The Headless Horseman realized the final piece of trap before it was too late. As soon as the lights on, he succumbed to its effects and began spewing smoke from his body. The Horseman painfully knelt on the grownd and dropped his axe, now becoming powerless.'
 * Horseman: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

''Irving then revealed himself from his hideout, followed by Selina, Sister Mary Eunice and the Tweedle Brothers. While still awe-struck by the creature as now he got an even closer look at it than the last, Irving firmly aimed his pistol at the Horseman, in case he went up once more.'' ''Abbie struggled herself to get up and kicked away the Headless Horseman's axe into a corner he could not reach. Ichabod then rushed into the chamber, with a pair of already well-prepared shackles, cuffing of the Horseman's calves and trapping him kneeling. The group then surrounded the Horseman as he now struggled in pain.''
 * Abbie: .....................................

''They knew they had did it. They had captured the Horseman of Death, successfully. Now, the only thing left was to imprison him... and figure out how to finish this.''



New Conspiracy
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 minute later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Phyllis Peach's House 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Dining Room 

''With a grumpy face, Phyllis Peach was having dinner when a voice came from not far away, with a tone of sarcasm and insinuation. It was spoken by a man with tan skin.''

''The sarcastically smiling tan-skinned man sat not far away was wearing a gold and white robe and held a cup of wine in his hand. Phyllis only picked a piece of liver from her place.'' The man smirked sarcastiacally when Phyllis, however unfazed, shrugged her shoulder as she started to consume her meal. The man was none other than Gladius Grapefruit took a bite over the meat as he chuckled in his iconic deep voice, not being panicked at all. Casually, Gladius took a sip on his wine as Phyllis fell into deep thoughts. Sniffed like a dog, Gladius shrugged his shoulder and started to smirk once more. Hearing the words of Gladius, Phyllis let out a pleased and thoughful grin, only for a very brief moment. ''As Gladius counting the dark side of Western media, Phyllis nodded in agreement and narrowed her gaze when she looked at a golden crystal installed on Gladius' wrist. Her gaze turned more menacing.'' ''Hearing Phyllis' words, Gladius laughed out madly as Phyllis revealed that he, too, was a host to one of the Twelve Nethers, the leaders of Zodiac Demons. He also had the said Nether's ability to make lies seemed as truthfully as something that did come true.'' Gladius and Phyllis gave each other a toast of wine and Gladius continued to eat his meat in the place after taking another sip of wine. ''Phyllis was referring to the fake "Maria Arzonia" who attacked the Order of Flourish members and helped the Horseman to kill the Freemason leaders. Gladius laughed out once more and pointed his index finger tip at Phyllis.'' Gladius then put his knife and fork back onto the plate as Phyllis stared at him in the eyes.. Phyllis then watched as Gladius continued to pick pieces of meat for him. Gladius took another piece before suddenly, he had remembered something. Phyllis answered instantly without a second thought. Hearing the word "rabbit", Gladius chuckled darkly and didn't care. ''Phyllis then had a vision back into the past, seeing a man trampled by branches and stumbled himself towards the ground. The next flashback was Phyllis cooking in the kitchen.'' ''Phyllis gladly took a bite on her meal. This time, she felt unprecedentally relaxed.''
 * ???: Just think it over, Peach... How did your plan of bringing back the Horseman fail so... so unprecedentally?
 * ???: After everything I did for helping you to win, isn't it some sort of disappointment to our mighty Master?
 * Phyllis: I'm not failed, not yet, as this is just some sort of a prologue. The Horseman needs to be captured  so that our next gambits will take place . If you don't hold your tongue, I will gladly move it from you... Gladius Grapefruit.
 * 74449564_p0_master1200.jpgGladius: I know you're gonna say that. Anyway, as long as my crests are still there, on their body, there is no way for this town's stupid and mediocre public to seek out what happened in that night years ago, that Selina actually did no wrongdoings.
 * Phyllis: I see, but even without your crest, we can still make people manipulated. You see, people in these days are relying on public media, and they agrees whatever those journalists and media claims to be happening on the other side of the world ... just because of the difference on values and ideology.
 * Gladius: You're right, ha. They'll call riots as freedom, claim anarchy as a sign of democracy, and paint the law enforcement as the full-fledged representation of tyranny as long as they can win supports on America's so-called... "sworn rivals and enemies", even at the cost of their own reputation and honesty. As long as people buy those crap, they'll keep sprouting lies... and ignore what is true so that they can win support. This is behind what the West call "democracy" and "freedom of speech", through money, power and double standards. It's defintely not what the Founding Fathers ever wanted. Disgusting, but also useful. 
 * Phyllis: Well, isn't that you're always doing? Stop being a hyporcrite I know that you're not really a good liar, but... you can make anyone believe in you...
 * Phyllis: ... thanks to the ability of your  Nether Crystal .
 * Gladius: Yeah, you got me there. However, I'm not making people to believe my judgement on my own. You see, people nowadays need something to believe even if it is nothing but their delusional lies... since they are all insecure and refuse to seek out truth by themselves. That's how and why politicians and media are able to win support nowadays.  It's human nature, and I just exploit them. Now, toast, Phyllis.
 * Phyllis: By the way, Gladius, is it really good to send your  little creation  so early? Making her to impersonate someone who will be born about  10 years later ?
 * Gladius: Oops, you got me there, Phyllis. Well, that Arzonia was from an alternate timeline, and people never will find this secret. Ichabod, maybe, will seek out, but I'll erase his memory then. The only reason I never erase their memory is that they are my own toy, and if they forget things for now, the game won't preceed.
 * Phyllis: You mean... the so-called Blood Game.
 * Gladius: So you know what game I'm on about? Yes, it's the Zodiac Blood Game, of course. No players, no opponents, no fun. Seeing Ichabod finding out mystery is rather like a good sport after all.
 * Phyllis: You play your game with the Nethers, and I just need to do my own buisness. I still need to hide more evidence until the day I can gain my own desideratum. That's quite enough.\
 * Gladius: Hmm, agreed.
 * Gladius: By the way, what animal is this meat belonged?
 * Phyllis: "Rabbit".
 * Gladius: He should hop faster.
 * Phyllis: Yeah, "he" should.
 * Phyllis: But if he does, neither of us can enjoy his tastes.

New Team is Forged
<p style="text-align:center;"> 20 minutes later 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Underground 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Freemasonic Cell 

After capturing his headless arch-nemesis, Ichabod chained the powerless Horseman within the Masonic cell with chains and UV lights around him, illuminating the chamber and weakening the Horseman, so that he could barely move other than struggle.

''Steadliy, Ichabod and Abbie finished their hard work and walked into the observation room in relief. They watched through the glass as the Horseman remained inanimated.''

''Irving stood inside the observation room, still shocked and bewildered slightly by the sight of the Horseman. Selina and Sister Mary Eunice were inside the room, enhancing the spell, before they followed Ichabod and Abbie's paces.''

Passing the switch, Ichabod locked up the observation room's gate and turned around, before he saw Abbie approached him. Abbie then showed Ichabod her right hand clenched into a fist. "............................................" ''Ichabod was baffled and bemused by Abbie's sudden request of "fist-bump"... which sounds strange to him, to anyone from 18th century that is new to 21st century.'' Abbie then leered at the Horseman, chained, with a slight smirk. ''Ichabod nodded though he was still dumbfounded very slightly, before he raised his fist. Abbie twisted his wrist 90 degrees and made a fist bump, as Ichabod continued to act indifferent and bemused as he flinched a bit out of surprise.'' ''Ichabod smirked as he bumped back. Abbie was amused by this reaction.'' Abbie turned around as Ichabod followed her footsteps, rolling his eyes. Captain Irving took another sip of coffee as he closely observed the headless creature in front of him, still feeling unbelievable by whatever he saw, with his very own eyes. ''Abbie and Ichabod approached Irving. Now, there were five people in the room, observing the Horseman prudently.'' Irving furrowed his eyebrows as Sister Mary Eunice filled Selina a cup of coffee. ''Sighed, Sister Mary Eunice felt tiresome, recounting all the attempts to destroy the Horseman as soon as possible even when that red-haired girl was there. Even his head was indestructible no matter what and how. After all, the Horseman was  dead to begin with .'' As Irving stared at the Horseman continuously, Abbie stopped speaking and Ichabod finished the conclusion with a sad tone. Disappointed, Irving shook his head in disbelief when Ichabod, Abbie and Sister Mary Eunice all comfirmed, though very sadly, that the Horseman of Death can never be destroyed by conventional means, and currently there was no method to get rid of the creature once and for all. Selina stood behind Irving and had a ideal view of the Horseman even at the back seat, since she was taller than anyone else in the room. Irving took a deep breath as he tried to gather all of the information inside his head, since he was still a new guy in the action against supernatural forces. Irving was about to take another sip of coffee, but when he heard Ichabod's words, he looked up in worry that there were still more bad news, worse than even the Horseman itself. Abbie then stared right into Irving's eyes. Abbie then looked at the Horseman once more, still stood tall like a menacing statue, silently showing his tranquil fury at his foes. ".........................................." ''Everyone turned around to look at Ichabod when Selina realized what he was on about. Selina furrowed her eyebrows as she stared into the Horseman's neck... Of course, without a head, the Horseman was also mouth-less, obviously. Irving also shook his head cynically.'' ''Stressed out, Sister Mary Eunice turned around and bit her fingertips. Abbie fell into thoughts before suddenly, she remebered the Horseman's identity as the Horseman of...  Death .'' All of a sudden, Ichabod realized what Abbie meant and widened his gaze in surprise. "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Irving, Selina and Sister Mary Eunice now stared at Ichabod once more, as none of them were informed that Andy Brooks, who was a secret companion to the Horseman, was still alive when he was announced to be dead. Abbie looked up at Selina's baffled face and sighed in sheer dismay. ''Selina and Sister Mary Eunice were both disturbed when they heard the name of Moloch. They wondered how and why there were no trace of Andy Brooks' missing corpse going anywhere, and turned out he come back to life and left.'' ''Irving showed mild concern on the topic as now, he began to used to strange things. If he wasn't just seeing a Headless Horseman with his own eyes, this would probably the weirdest stuff he ever heard of on this day.'' She then stared at Ichabod and narrowed her gaze. ''Ichabod closed his eyes and remembered the night he was revived in a whole new world and got captured by the strange police with short brown hair... Turned out, he was working with the Horseman. Corbin was killed in a barn while Ichabod was arrested for the crime on the street. It was now sensible if one discovered the true allegence of Andy Brooks.'' Irving slightly swayed his coffee mug and frowned his eyebrows skeptically. Irving now widened his eyes in surprise when he began to realize Abbie was trying to make Jenny to join the fray, with her just been released. Abbie nodded and looked at the Horseman one more time calmly... Selina covered her face and smiled in relief, as Irving shrugged his shoulder when he counted how much of "speacial" people he knew that had joined such a fray. Abbie let out a calm smile.
 * Abbie: Okay, I want to show you something.
 * Abbie: Fist bump.
 * Ichabod: I beg your pardon?
 * Abbie: It's an expression of... uh, elation. It's for teamwork.
 * Abbie: We got him.
 * S01E08-00_01_10--20190721-201002-.pngIchabod: Hmm, fist bump?
 * Abbie: Whoo.
 * Ichabod: Makes no sense.
 * S01E08-00_01_28--20190721-201431-.pngIrving: Hard to believe.
 * Abbie: Impossible.
 * Ichabod: And yet, here we are.
 * Irving: I'm tempted to dial in NORAD, drop a nuke down here and call in a day.
 * X00_00_01--018030-0553DDEMCEKDD4DND0235ZK.pngSister Mary Eunice: Hmm, I'm afraid this and the cockroaches will still be standing. We've tried killing this thing a thousand ways to Sunday.
 * Ichabod: I put a bullet into his chest... and cut off his head.
 * Abbie: And we filled this cell with personal Kryptonite - those hex candles from Mason's supply, the strongest UV lights on the open market... It weakened him, but...
 * Ichabod: Here he stands before us, as monstrous as the man I met on the battlefield more than two centuries ago.
 * Ophelia.Phamrsolone.full.2483665.pngIrving: If we can't destroy him, what do you suggest? Let him rot down here?
 * Selina: This cell is secure. Crane told me that Thomas Jefferson designed it...
 * Abbie: ... alongside the witch coven led by Ichabod's wife, whot put a hex spell around it to keep the evil out.
 * Irving: I can hardly believe Jefferson foresaw holding a headless man prisoner.
 * Ichabod: He foresaw holding the worst type of demons that may walk the Earth... a product, no doubt, of his years trying to reason with the French.
 * Abbie: No matter what happens with the Horseman, other monsters are coming, along with witches, demons and Sandmen...
 * Abbie: Sir, as crazy as it sounds... this war has just begun.
 * Ichabod: Then, perhaps we treat him as any other captured enemy. He rode into Sleepy Hollow for a reason. He knows what evil is planning to attack next.
 * S01E08-00_02_45--20190721-203920-.pngSelina: You want to interrogate the Horseman?
 * Irving: I don't think he's gonna talk.
 * Detective_Brooks.jpgAbbie: Or maybe he'll talk to someone who's already dead .
 * Ichabod: Of course. Your former friend, Officer Brooks .
 * Irving: You mean...
 * Selina: As in the late Detective Andy Brooks?
 * Ichabod: Yes, he delivered a message to the Horseman for us before. That's how we lure him here. They must communicate.
 * Selina: Last I heard, he was dead.
 * 70817972_p0_master1200.jpgAbbie: Rules on that status have gotten a little bendy...
 * Ichabod: He's unhappily resurrected, deployed as an undead agent for Moloch.
 * Selina: (think) * Moloch? Huh, so he killed his own spy within humans so that he could revive the said spy as his own zombie puppet who completely submitted to his will. *
 * Irving: Moloch? One of the most prominent pegan demon gods in the mythology?
 * Sister Mary Eunice: This bears a question: How can we trust Brooks? In our last encounter with the Horseman, he already sold his soul and is also responsible for Corbin's death...
 * Sister Mary Eunice: By the way, Crane, Brooks was the one who captured you after your resurrection, remember? He took you far away from where Corbin was killed, meaning he knew who YOU are all along and had you take blame for the Horseman.
 * S01E08-00_02_31--20190811-201220-.pngIchabod: I... believe he truly regrets his lot. He's already aid us capturing the Horseman, and he still holds unrequited feelings for Ms. Mills.
 * Irving: Hmm...
 * Irving: Seriously?
 * Abbie: Sir, we can track down Brooks. If you could get in touch with my sister, I think she could be useful.
 * Irving: Your sister? Didn't she just get out of the Tarrytown Psychiatric?
 * Abbie: Yesterday.
 * Abbie: She deserves to know.
 * Irving: Instresting... A dead guy, a mental patient... and a time traveler from Revolution.

<p style="text-align:center;"> - Abbie: That's our team. 

Betty Drake
<p style="text-align:center;"> 1 hour later

<p style="text-align:center;"> Betty Drake's House

<p style="text-align:center;"> Living Room

''The house of Betty Drake was just like that of the late Sheriff August Corbin's house, big, clean and neat. After taking a shower from a long day of work, Betty wore in a white kimono and sat on the sofa, with steam above her head. Nothing different from an ordinary living room was shown in the house of Betty, except it was  full of dolls and puppets  everywhere, like  there was a doll on the shelf and another doll on the sofa. '' ''Betty picked up one of her dolls and started to prepare for a play house. Just then, the telephone rang and made Betty's preperation completely interrupted. She bit her lips and immediately went to the phone, furrowing her eyebrows.'' ''Unknowing if the caller was dangerous, Betty gulped nervously... until she heard a voice coming from the other side.'' ''It was Helene Hawthorn, the Ringmistress of Merry Melody. The current manager invited Betty just now to investigate about the case.'' ''Surprisingly enough, Betty seemed to be calm and not fettered in front of this caller, as if they already met before. What was more surprising was that Helene was not angry about Betty's attitude!'' ''Betty shook her head and somehow, she smiled after that almost immediately. Her gloomy expression suddenly faded.'' ''Hearing Betty's words, Helene sighed and giggled creepily for a bit of moment, but then her voice returned back to seriousness once more.  Then, Helene took a deep breath for a moment... before sprouting the coming words surrounding a chilling truth...''
 * Betty: Aw, what a day...
 * Betty: Now, what should I do about it now?
 * Haru_okumura_is_an_eggface_and_im_love_her_by_hi_no_yari_dclrn1b-fullview.jpgBetty: Hello? Who is this?
 * Helene: (phone) [Excuse me... Is this Officer Elizabeth Drake?]
 * Betty: ... Oh, it's you.
 * Helene: (phone) [So, how was the reports? Does that so-called manager learned of my existence?]
 * 57219507_p0_master1200.jpgBetty: The police thought it was a suicidal event... and the whole thing was regarded as a prank. However, that so-called manager was freaked out, so did his wife. I guess they'll settle down for a while, so that we can focus on our next mission.
 * Helene: (phone) [Heh-heh-heh-heh... I see. I may have know who is resposible for the recent missing artifact, judging from their reaction. They feared me, so they tried to take my mother's legacy away from me before I take away from them. How loathsome.]
 * Helene: (phone) [Turned out, those masqurading cops made things gone much easier. I'd rather make the police stay away from this. The threat we're about to face is no ordinary procedure can take care of, don't you think?]

' - Helene: (phone) [I usually hate this, but in order to fool our enemies, we must fool our own companions first. By the way, my dear, you've done well trying to persuade the Captain. Not bad for being one of the best actresses in our circus, Betty...] '

 "...................." 



' - Helene: No... Bubbly Begonia. '

''Dropping her faked deep voice, Betty Drake... or more precisely, Bubbly Begonia... started to giggle in a more higt-pitched and creepy voice. What made it more creepy was those dolls, all turning their head and looking at her in the same time, with eerie "smile" carved on their face. However, one of the dolls in particular - a life-sized doll like that of a child, with pink hair and sparkled eyes made of buttons, did nothing.'' ''After hanging up the phone, Betty/Bubbly then looked at that pink-haired doll. The doll finally looked at her by turning its head... and its face looked just like Bubbly Begonia we saw in the '' ''Betty then chuckled... and that doll Bubbly opened "her" mouth and did the same.''
 * X00_00_01--2018030-0553DDEMCEKDD4RN-D0235ZK.pngBetty (???): Heheheheh... Thanks, my dear Ringmistress. Since I'm not on routine today, I'll take my other persona and fool them around, so that we can still stay and find other ways to find the real truth.
 * Betty (???): However, I'm not just an actress... As you know, I'm also a  puppeteer  and  ventroquilist . When things were urgent, I'll make my puppet to take my place while I work in Sleepy Hollow Police Department... I'll do my work continously. Wait for our news.
 * Helene: (phone) [Of course.]
 * Betty (???): (think) [No one believe that the "real" Bubbly Begonia is police officer Betty Drake, while the Bubbly they saw in the circus was actually a doll come to life, controlled by my mind magic ... I do this all for the sake of truth. After all, I'm one of us ... One with the Merry Melody...]



' - Betty / Bubbly: ... One with the Order of Flourish. '

<p style="text-align:center;"> A CIS Productions Story 

<p style="text-align:center;"> LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Horsemen Saga 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Death Arc 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Haunting Past Sub Arc - Part 2 

<p style="text-align:center;"> Midnight Ride 

<p style="text-align:center;"> By Officer Candy Apple 

<p style="text-align:center;">' To be continued... '

<p style="text-align:center;"> In memory of my maternal grandfather... 

In the Next Episode...


' - Green Albert: The only way to get by in this place is to get ourselves some respect. '

' - Red Albert: FEAR! THAT'S HOW WE GET RESPECT. SHOW THEM ALL HOW WE DO THINGS! '



' - Andy: Consider this as a warning. '



' - Zoe: Thracian Phiale. A ancient relic, allegedly protected by warlocks after Cromwell's conquest of Britain. '



' - Horseman: It belonged... to Katrina. Yes, you took my head... but Death will not be silenced. '



' - Ichabod: I bested you in the battle. The sunlight has weakened you. You must use a puppet to speak, and now you are caged like a beast, because... I took your head. '



' - Irving: Do you see these people? They don't understand. Hopefully they never will, at least on my watch, but I'm new to this, and you've spent the last 12 years of your life thinking about the day the demons will rise. You can go it alone or you can help us, but I need to know... Are you in or out? '



' - Ichabod: It was a gift to her... but not from me. It was given to her by the man to whom she was bethroed, my best friend - Abraham Van Brunt. '



' - Horseman: I have waited for this day, Washinton's prize soldier, every times you were searching me on the battlefield. I, too, was searching for you. You were my mission, then and now. You asked why I remain here - to finish what I started, and as you lay dying, think about all the bloodshed that would follow, knowing that will be on your hand. '



' - Helene: Those snobbish creeps... They sold an exhibit that should never be brought to the light of day! The Shadow of Darkness... is coming. '



' - Beatrice: Time for our hunt. '



' - Betty: Oh, Beatrice, we haven't seen each other for some days. Glad to see you here. '



' - Christine: Finally, we meet again, Sleepy Hollow... FOR LAST TIME. '



' - Abraham: Who's unworthy now? '



'' - Horseman: I meant Abraham. Have you forgotten about him already? DOES THE OTHER WITNESS KNOW THAT YOU BETRAYED AND KILLED YOUR FORMER PARTNER!? ''



' - ???: If you don't let out from the confession from your mouth, I'll be glad to remove it from you! '

Lyrics
Will you hold the line When every one of them has given up and given in, tell me In this house of mine Nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost, tell me Will the stars align? Will heaven step in? Will it save us from our sin? Will it? 'Cause this house of mine stands strong

That's the price you pay Leave behind your heart and cast away Just another product of today Rather be the hunter than the prey And you're standing on the edge, face up 'cause you're a...

Natural A beating heart of stone You gotta be so cold To make it in this world Yeah, you're a natural Living your life cutthroat You gotta be so cold Yeah, you're a natural

Will somebody Let me see the light within the dark trees' shadowing What's happening? Looking through the glass find the wrong within the past knowing Oh, we are the youth Cut until it bleeds inside a world, without the peace, face it A bit of the truth, the truth

That's the price you pay Leave behind your heart and cast away Just another product of today Rather be the hunter than the prey And you're standing on the edge, face up 'cause you're a...

Natural A beating heart of stone You gotta be so cold To make it in this world Yeah, you're a natural Living your life cutthroat You gotta be so cold Yeah, you're a natural

Deep inside me, I'm fading to black, I'm fading Took an oath by the blood of my hand, won't break it I can taste it, the end is upon us, I swear Gonna make it I'm gonna make it

Natural A beating heart of stone You gotta be so cold To make it in this world Yeah, you're a natural Living your life cutthroat You gotta be so cold Yeah, you're a natural

Natural Yeah, you're a natural

Afterwords

 * From Officer: This episode had some allusion to the upcoming spinoff LOTM: Witnesses of Sleepy Hollow Spin-Off - Order of Strawberry, which uncovered the fatal events of 8 years before the start of Death Arc. It covered Selina's tragic past when she was only 13 years old (crrently, she is 21 years old and will turn 22 by the time of Purgatory Arc's beginning when the timeline reach December 1st, 2013).
 * Recently, there has been some great characterization-wise alteration on several members in the Order of Flourish, most notably Pedro Pineapple and Orlando Orange, in order to make them more multi-dimensional and less controversial, especially Pedro whose old design started to grow into a galgame male protagonist whom I never enjoy. Nevertheless, their major antagonistic roles still remained almost the same as the original script.
 * This is also the first episode Albert Apple appeared ever since as a named but faceless cameo in Blood Moon Sub Arc, with new designs and renewed personality.
 * From Sirin: There will be a brand new storyline named LOTM: Shadows Within Shadows based upon the former Minecraftaria Arc, and it will be the first NSFW storyline made by CIS Productions. It will be released alongside the second part of LOTM: Sword of Kings Spin-Off - Rise of the Blue Haired Heroine and will contain mild NSFW contents. The new organization and antagonist of the story are already in the wiki. See Monryou and Raym Ars Apocalypse.
 * From CIS Productions: From now on, both the LOTM: WoSH main story and Firenza Junior spinoff will be back on track.