The Covenant Page #4

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Maybe this is him.

Pogue's been in an accident.

Stop right there.

Close the door.

Let's just keep this between

the Sons of lpswich.

Don't hurt her.

She has nothing to do with this.

Whether she lives or dies

is entirely up to you, my friend.

You can't imagine what it was like

growing up not knowing what this was.

When I finally found my real father,

he filled in all the missing pieces.

But it was too late. I was hooked.

By then, he was

such a bitter old man...

Or I should say,

bitter, old, young man.

- That all he wanted to do

was end the suffering.

Like all our bloodline before us...

...he was more than willing

to break the laws...

...of your sacred little club.

So I got him to give me

his share of The Power.

And he died knowing that his son

was going to get revenge...

...on your Covenant.

You keep her in that spell,

and she'll die.

I know.

What is this all about?

I mean, what do you want?

Want?

I'm Chase Collins.

I have everything

I could possibly want.

It's what I need.

More power.

Tomorrow night, birthday boy...

...at the exact moment

when you ascend...

...be at Putnam Barn...

...where you will

will me your power.

Do that, and I'll let her live.

And Pogue, Kate, Reid and Tyler

and your mom...

...and what's left of the families.

And don't think I won't kill them.

It comes natural to me.

Just ask my adoptive parents.

You killed that kid at the Dells.

Well, he caught me

doing a little magic.

At first, he wasn't sure,

but then, well...

...he just wouldn't leave it alone.

So I caught a ride with him

over to the bonfire.

What are you doing?

Just making sure

I'm making my point.

Do you see my problem here?

I like to use. A lot.

Only...

...no one ever told me about...

...the effects and the damage.

The addiction.

And we both know

what happens, now, don't we?

So...

...the way I see it...

...I add your power

to what I already have.

It won't stop the aging.

Your father obviously found out

the hard way.

My father never had

this kind of power.

It doesn't work like that.

It's the body that wears down,

not the power.

Just think of yourself

as a sacrificial lamb.

Hell...

...you're already their golden boy.

Why not go out a real hero?

So tomorrow night, the barn.

Where it all started.

A birthday party. Just you and me.

It's either you...

...or them...

...brother.

Don't leave her like that. She'll die.

What happened?

- You passed out when I told you...

- What?

- Pogue's been in an accident.

- Is he okay?

Hey, hey, take it easy.

- What?

- Stay away.

He's more powerful...

...than you can imagine.

Hey, don't worry.

Don't worry about that.

We can't stop him.

- How is he?

- He's hurt pretty bad.

- Where's Sarah?

- Waiting room.

I say we all go after Chase.

Right now.

Listen, it may not be that easy.

You guys stay here with Pogue.

Call me if there's a change.

How's Pogue?

He's not good.

What about Kate?

Have you heard anything?

They stabilized her,

but she's still really sick.

Caleb, look me in the eye

and tell me the truth.

The spiders.

I read about them. They're one

of the charges against John Putnam.

They're some kind of spell,

aren't they?

I wanna show you something...

...and then I'll explain everything.

Don't be afraid.

What about your caretaker?

Lt'll be okay.

- What are you doing?

- It's all right.

- Caleb...

- This is important to me, Gorman.

It's okay.

This is William Danvers III,

my father.

He's 44 years old.

Every generation,

the bloodlines produce only one:

The eldest male.

And you've always had this power?

At 13, you get a taste of it.

It's a test, in a way.

At 18, we ascend,

and our powers fully mature...

...and it's seductive.

And some can handle it,

and others, like my father, couldn't.

Tonight, at 12 minutes past 11,

I'll ascend.

And what if you don't

will him your share?

He's already got his father's.

It makes him very powerful.

And what if someone wills you

their share?

It's against the Covenant laws.

If it weren't, I wouldn't let them.

- Why not?

- When one ascends...

...The Power becomes your life.

That's why it ages you.

Will it away, and you die.

Caleb, you cannot do this alone.

We have to go to the others.

We can't do that.

He'll kill us all, including you.

Pogue was the final warning.

- We have to go to your father.

- No.

I know what you're thinking, Mother,

and you know what'll happen.

But he loves you.

Well, then, he'll die with that secret.

- Where's Sarah?

- Upstairs, changing.

- You should never have involved her.

- You're right.

But I can't change the past...

...and he's using her against me,

all of you...

...and it's going to stop.

I want you to take Sarah

to the dance.

I'll meet you there. I don't think

he'll try anything in the open.

Would you just let us help you?

You know we've got your back.

I know you do.

But please, just once, do what I ask.

You look beautiful, my dear.

- Ready?

- Yeah.

Why can't I go with you?

- I won't risk you.

- I'm scared.

Don't be.

- I'll see you soon.

- You better.

I promise.

Be careful. I'll call you.

- Hey, any sign of him?

- No.

Good, Listen, I'm on my way,

If he does show,,,

...please promise me you won't

do anything stupid.

- How's Sarah doing? Can I talk to her?

- Yeah, she's fine, Hang on,

- She was just here.

- Guys, what's going on?

Caleb? Caleb?

What's your plan?

You can't beat me, you know.

Something's happened.

You know...

...l'm just getting the feeling that...

...you're not gonna keep up

your end of the bargain...

...so I took out

a little insurance policy.

She does look quite stunning.

You touch her, and she dies.

In fact, time's running out for Sarah.

So why don't we

get down to business?

Witchy.

Oops, wait.

Did I just say, "witch"?

All right. Tell you what.

I'll make this easy for you.

How about an accident?

You lose control of your car

on the way to the pathetic little dance.

Trust me. I'm good at car accidents.

Everyone'll miss you.

They'll say great things about you.

Only the Covenant

will know the real truth.

But, to them,

you'll become a legend.

The one who gave his life for them.

How about you let her go,

and I let you live out your life?

How about I make you

my "weyotch"?

I'll never will you my power.

Then it looks like trouble for Sarah.

I'll never let that happen.

Fine. Let's do it your way.

Like taking candy from a baby.

Easy as pie.

- You find her?

- No.

Twelve minutes past 11.

Happy birthday, Caleb.

Are we ascending?

Finally!

Scary, huh, Caleb...

...this new power you get

when you ascend?

Frankly, I don't think

you're cut out for it.

So why don't we just call it a night?

Just say the words.

Okay, I'm a little impressed.

- Not bad.

- Thanks.

Trying to impress your date, huh?

You ready to say uncle?

I'm ready for you to go to hell.

Leave us, Gorman.

Just say the words.

Say the words, and it's all over.

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