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Book Of Unity

The Little Black Book

By Ricky R Monroe IIPublished 3 years ago 16 min read
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Modern Day Italy

(Local News Reporting),

The winning numbers are 7,14,23,19, and 4. "Oh My God Oh My God, that's me, that's me!" Jay Says. "I just won 20,000 Euros; oh we Up!" " I'm about to be on!" Jay passionately says. Clears Thorat." You want to be rich now or rich forever?" Asks the Old Man." Jay looks. "Alright, old man, don't start lecturing me; it's a glorious day; I just won the lotto, and as far as I'm concerned, we're already rich forever!" Jay Says. " Have you ever heard of the book of Unity ?" The old man Asks. " The Book of Unity sounds like fiction to me," Jay says. "Old Man Grunts." Fiction? Oh, it's the thing that brings fantasy to a standstill; it ultimately holds power that shift's the tide between those of power and wealth and those without; I mean, it can..." " Alright, alright, don't have a stroke, old man; what's your name anyway?" Jay interrupts and says." Roberto." Roberto says. "Ok, Roberto, I just hit the lotto; I'll buy the Book; where is it?" Jay Asks. Roberto Eyes buck like a dear in headlights." It's in Vatican City! " Roberto Says. " Vatican City, Vatican City, that's like half a day by sea and another by land, how much is this book worth?" Jay asks. "The Worth is priceless; it can't be measured by money." Roberto says. Jay Smirks. "Let's say I'm a collector, and you had to sell it; how much would it be?" Jay Asks. "like...I...Said... it's" Jay Interrupts. "Ahhh Ahh Ah, I need a Price." Jay Says. Old Man Exhales. "Anywhere between Thirty And Forty." Roberto Says. Jay Chokes. "30 to 40 what?" Jay Asks. "Million!" Roberto says. "Count me in, I'll see you bright and early; we can meet here in the morning and go from there!" Jay Says. "Alright." Roberto says. "Great, See Ya, old man." Jay says with laughter.

The Next Morning.

Knock Knock Knock. "Old Man, it's me open up; I'm ready to get this money!" Jay says. "I'm coming, I'm coming!" Roberto yells. Opens Door. "Yea, you do look ready." Roberto says. "Of course I'm ready; you like my gear?" "I brought it yesterday, you know amazon prime, I got some Spray Repellent, some cards for the trip, and a good ole medicine kit." Jay Says. "Yea, You look great, let me grab my coat and wallet and we can go." Roberto says. "Yea, speaking of go, you never said how we're getting there." Jay Says. " Right. We're going to go from here, Milan to Genoa, and meet my friend, and he'll take us the rest of the way on his boat." Roberto Says. Jay Pumps the Air. "A boat, yes I love boats, man I wish you would've told me yesterday I could've got a diving suit!" Jay Says. "Hold on to your money young man, there are more pressing things than a diving suit." Roberto Says. "I guess...Alright, man, let's go; I'm getting older by the second." Jay Says. Car Engine Remotely Starts. "Right this way." Roberto says.

Car Door slams. "Nice Car, what's this a G65?" Jay Asks. "It was a present," Roberto says. "That's nice. I wish I had friends like that." Jay says. "Keep living, and you will." Roberto says. "I don't know about you, but I stayed up all night spending this money a million ways, and I'm beat." Jay says. "Get some rest we'll be there soon." Roberto says. Jay dozes Off.

Two Hours Later.

Gas Pump Clinks against Car. "Are we there?" Jay Asks. "Not yet I had to stop and get gas." Roberto says. Jay leans out the window. "So, this Book of Unity?" Jay asks. "What about it?" Roberto Asks. "What color is it?" Jay Asks. "It's Black." Roberto Says. "Ok, ok, what's really in the Book yesterday you said something about power and wealth." Jay Says. Gas Pump Clicks. "It's a long story," Roberto says. Roberto gets in. "So the Book dates back to 1,997BC in the city of Vatican City, Rome, a time where balance amongst all scales were leveled, and heaven was on earth." Roberto says. "It was said that kings and queens read and looked to this book for answers about wars and riches even greats such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Bruce Chatwin, some say their success goes hand and hand with the book." "The Book resides in Rome, once belonging to the people sitting in the middle of Italy for all to read, until the war of Eden." Roberto Says dramatically. "What Happened?" Jay Asks. "The Roman Army destroyed it!" Roberto says. "Destroyed it, I thought we were going to get the Book!" Jay Says. "We are; let me finish." Roberto Says. "Like I was saying, The Roman Army destroyed it; back in those days, there were four knights, and each knight took a section of the book and hid them in the city, and I know where they are!" Roberto says. "So why am I here?" Jay asks. "Because you have money and want to triple your profit, right?" Roberto says. "If you've known about the book, why wait until now to try and find it?" Jay Asks. Roberto stares, puzzled. "I just found the last piece of the puzzle, look, we're here!" Roberto Says. Car Pulls into Port.

Genoa

"If it isn't the big man himself!" Marco Says. "Marco!" Roberto Shouts. The Friends Hug. Roberto says, "Long time no see, what's it been 10...15..." Marco Interrupts "Twenty Five Years." Marco Says. "What are you doing all the way down here?" Marco says. "We're on the hunt for the black book to sell it to the highest bidder." Jay says. "I knew it...I knew it; you're still on that goose chase; it's over Rob, it's over." "There is no book look, kid, I'm sorry he brought you all this way, but there's no book out there." Marco Says. Roberto swells his chest. "Yes, it is; I have proof look." "Three days ago was the last day of the Knights hold, which means the book pieces rise out of... Marco Interrupts. "Yea, I know; they rise out of the holds of the Night(Knights) to appear when they(Day) Comes." Marco Says. "Even if we did find this book which I doubt, then what?" Marco Asks. "Then we get this money; that's what's what we do now; how about we get to the ship and talk about it there." Jay asks. Marco Sucks teeth. "Let's go." Marco Says.

Out at Sea.

"This is a nice boat; where did you get this?" Jay asks. "I got it from my dad who got it from his dad; this here boat has sailed these Ligurian Seas for decades, Port to port Chanel to Chanel." Marco Says with Laughter. "Yea, Roberto here use to sail with me, isn't that right?" Marco says. "More like dragged along," Roberto says. "Ha, you wanted a ride to the market, so I gave you one." Marco says. "Yea, the market in town not the one three cities down the coast." Roberto says. Marco Laughs. "Just like back in the days, still uptight." Marco says. "So he's always been like this; I thought it was an old thing!" Jay says. Jay and Marco Laugh. "How far do we have?" Jay asks. "Just a few stops to make, and then we'll be there." Roberto Says. "Ok, look, the quicker, the better; this money is burning a hole in my pocket, and I'm ready to spend it!" Jay says. "Relax, I promise two days tops and well have the book!" Roberto says." Were Here!" Marco Says.

La Spezia

The boat pulls into port. "Yo, I Can't lie, but this is kind of fiya!" Jay says. "Fire?" Marco Asks. "Yea, you know hot, fresh, tight, nice!" Jay says. Port Merchant says, "That'll be 5,000 Euros, Sir." Roberto Clears throat. "Ummm, Kid, can we talk for a minute?" Roberto says. The Two Huddle Up. "What's up?" Jay asks. "Do you value money?" Roberto asks. " Of course I do; money rules everything around me!" Jay says. "Good, well, right now, we need to use that money as a tool to open up the gate of passage." Roberto Says. "Listen, old man, simple words, please!" Jay says. Roberto Scratches his head. " We need 5,000 to get through." Roberto says. Jay grabs his chest. "Call the docs; I think I'm going to have a heart attack sheesh, 5,000 ok, but I want my money back." Jay says. "You got it." Roberto says. "Alright, we have to go down to the fish market to meet my friend; she has the key." Roberto says." "What key?" Jay asks. "The Key Of Portals" Roberto Responds. "The ancient legend said to open anything it enters forged by the gods placed on earth as a covenant between God and Man!" Marco says. "Yup, My friend Sarah Has it." Roberto says. Sarah? Jay and Marco Say. "Yes, Sarah, now fix your face; we're about to walk in." Roberto Says. Men enter the market. "Go over there, and then you'll see it around the corner." Sarah says to a customer. "Hey, Sarah!" Roberto Says. "Robbie, is that you?" Sarah Says. "The one and only," Marco says. "Oh, Co, no way it's been ages; what brings you guys into town?" Sarah asks. "We came for the Key Of Portals!" Roberto says. "Ah, the Chiave Dei Portali, let me guess, Piccolo Libro Nero?" Sarah Says. Roberto says. "Yes, I finally found it; well, I've always known where it was but the curse... Sarah interrupts. "Do you hear yourself, a curse?" "I've heard it all before; you're searching for a book that you think will make you wealthy... smart...powerful!" Sarah says sarcastically. "Well, if I'm so full of it, then why do you still have the key?" "If it's all a lie, then why keep it after all these years?" Roberto says. "You believe just like I do, I'm not asking you to come with; all I'm asking is you let me use the key, that's all." Roberto says. Sarah Rolls her eyes. "What's that all about?" Jay whispers. "They Had a thing in the past, don't worry, they do this all the time." Marco whispers back. "Here is your key!" Sarah Says. Angelic Music. "The Key Of Portals." "I promise this is the last trip!" Roberto Says. "Last trip or not, bring me back my key...Godspeed my friends." Sarah says. Godspeed, The men say. Men Leave Shop. "Next stop...Piombino!" Roberto Says.

Piombino

"Another Port Tax old man?" Jay Asks. "Just think of it as an investment, fifteen to twenty thousand euros for the book that'll change your life!" Roberto says. "Don't worry, kid, I'll make sure he sells everything he owns to get you your money back!" Marco says. Marco Grabs Roberto. "Plus, Roberto here does stock, so he'll be rich one of these days!" Marco says with laughter. "Alright, come on, let's get Gio; you want to be back ASAP, Right?" Roberto Asks. "Yea, let's Go!" Jay says. All Exit the Deck. "We have to go to my old house; that's where Gio is." Roberto Says. "Does he know we're coming?" Marco Asks. "Nope, But he's about to find out!" Roberto Says. "Who is this Gio Cat anyway?" Jay Asks. "Gio is my brother." Roberto says. "A brother, do you have any kids?" Jay asks. "Nope, just me and Diamond." Roberto Answers. "Diamond, Whose Diamond?" Jay Asks. "Diamond is his dog." Marco says. "Yup, my baby Corso, so be careful, kid, she doesn't play about her baby!" Roberto says.

Knock Knock Knock. "Alright, be cool and let me do the talking!" Roberto says. Door Opens. "Roberto!" Gio Says. "Come here boy!" Brothers Hug. "You know Marco, and this is Jay, a friend of mine. "Roberto Says. "Nice to meet you, Jay." Gio says. "Marco, my boy, Come on, come on, let's go inside!" Gio says. "Marco, man what it's been twenty years since the last time I saw you." Gio says. "Yup, your old man's seventy-eighth birthday." Marco says. "Man, it's been a minute; how's everything with you seems like life's still treating you right." Marco says. "Man, life's good...hey kid, don't touch that," Gio says. "My bad I was... what's this anyway?" Jay asks. "It's the Seal of tears it was forged by the Queen of Pura in 1876BC." Roberto interrupts and says. "Glad to see you still remember some of what dad taught us." Gio says. "Look, I need your help Gio, we can finally do it; we can finish what dad couldn't!" Roberto says. Gio Smirks. "The Book." Gio Says. "Yes, the Book the only thing that's hanging over our family, just there staring, haunting day and night." Roberto says. "You saw what that Book did to dad, now that's haunting; him walking through the house all night rambling, wracking his brain, that's what you want to become?" Gio asks. "Look at all the good the Book can do, for all of those having the esteemed pleasure to read the book, let alone own it!" Roberto says. "That Book brings nothing but sorrow into this family; I still haven't seen its power; the way you and dad made me believe and chase this Book has me tired, Rob!" Gio says. Roberto pulls Gio Close to him. "Me to me too, but I got it, I found the temple; it's been right under our feet this whole time." "It's all in dad's notes, and with my new research, I'm telling you; wealth, travel, power, Aiuto!" Roberto says. "Aiuto?" "Dad always wanted peace for his people." Gio says. "This is the last one, I promise." Roberto Says. "Question?" Jay says. "Can somebody please tell me the real plan because I'm tired of being strung along and using all my money on port tax; how powerful is the book, and how are we going to get it!." Jay asks. Gio Exhales. "So, legend says the first existence of the book was in 1,997BC a time before gods when only the supreme Reigned." "It's said this Book was the Book containing the details of Adams Genetics; Dragon and Giants Measurements, but what really makes this Book unique is its ability to change." Gio Says. "Change?" Jay Asks. "Yes, it turns everybody who touches it into (Enlightened People)." Rhetorical Question. "You know the part of the brain they say we can't unlock, well, they can times ten." "One's mind becomes like those of the Supreme; knowledgeable filled with good and evil when you touch the book." Gio Says. "Then you have The Battle of Vita; during this time, life, as we know, was being threatened; you had those preferring the dark of the night and those enjoying the light of the day." Gio Says. "Queen Holmes of Light Terror battled King Lykin Protector of Dawn them and their entire armies; fighting for 100 years neither side coming to a win." "They finally made a treaty after the 100th year stating that each dominion picks a side of the world and coexist, hence night and day." "When its light, Queen Holmes winning the battle and when its night King Lykin of dawn is taking the tide, but its a balance." Gio Says. "Ever seen those two people on people's shoulders?" Marco asks. "Yea, Good and evil!" Jay says. Queen Holmes and Professor Evil ladies and gentlemen." Roberto says. "As cool as that may be, what does that have to do with the book?" Jay asks. Gio Scratches Eye. "Ok, let me finish; They took their weapons each and every one of them, soldier to servant." "Bonded them together, vanishing them somewhere far from them.":They Froze themselves in time right after putting the Bidding guide in the Book, dropped it to earth; a place void and dark, they thought it was safe." Gio Says. Roberto Snaps finger. "That's where we come into play!" Roberto Says. "Wait, Wait, hold on, all I'm getting from this is knights and us not selling the Book!" Jay says. Everybodys silent. "Old man, I done spent 20,000 euros getting you to this point, and now you're telling me it's been for nothing!" Jay says. "No, not for nothing, this Book will change your life, and you will be filthy rich, trust!" Roberto says. "Can I finish?" Gio says. "Sheesh, So; they thought it was safe...but the Age of Man came." "The Book was discovered in 1997 in Rome, Italy; through time, the Book has been linked to Gandhi...The Cuban Missle Crisis...The freedom of slaves...so much this one Book has caused." "Trust, kid, you'll probably be a world leader making more money than Jeff Benzos; we just have to make sure we get the Book, Right Roberto!" Gio Says. Roberto Slowly looks everybody in the eyes. "Yes!" Roberto Says. "I Promise we are getting this book." Roberto Says. "Now that's that settled, let's get a move on it." Marco Says.

Ligurian Sea

Distant Dialogue between Roberto and Gio. "What do you think they're talking about?" Jay asks. "I don't know, probably going over old maps and bouncing theories off of one another." Marco Answers. "Look, Marco, man to man, I've spent every penny of this 20,000 lotto I won, and I have no idea what I've gotten myself into," Jay says. "Look, Kid, I know how it feels." "I've been strung along looking for this Book for years, spent countless amounts of time, not to mention money, but the things that keep me going are those guys right over there." "Those guys have faced more, have you heard the phrase Abbi Fede?" Marco asks. "Yes, I've heard it." Jay answers. "Good, cause Abbi Fede doesn't mean you only have faith in what you believe but what others around you believe."

"Like when you're a kid, and you're afraid of the dark and the monsters under your bed, now your parents know there are no monsters under your bed, but they still check and make provisions for you based on what you believe." "That's what we have to do; even if we feel there is no Book, we still have to check under the bed because that's what friends do." Marco Says. "Besides, if we don't find the Book, look around, kid!" "You're on a private Yacht drinking wine and eating ardebs gliding on the coast of Italy; i'll tell you what a wise man once told me (Live More Stress Less); it'll save the greys!" Marco says jokingly. "We're Here!" Roberto Shouts.

Vatican City

"Alright, here's the plan we're going to go to St.Peters, and under the Tower is a secret passage that'll take us down to The Door Of Portals." "Gio and I will open it with the key; go in, grab the book and get out." Roberto Says. "What time are we going" Marco Asks. "We'll go tonight before dawn." Roberto says. "Sooo... What am I going to do?" Jay asks. "You're going to stay in the van, kid." Gio Says. "First, I'm not a kid I'm Twenty-Five about to be Twenty-Six I'm a grown man, and I'm not staying in no car being on lookout after all the bread I spent; I don't think so." Jay says. "He.. is.. strong." Gio Says. "Come on, man, let me in!" Jay Says. Gio Grunts. "Alright!" Gio says. "Oh yea, it's lit." Jay Says. "Let's rest up; we have a big night ahead of us." Roberto Says.

5.00AM

"This way!" Roberto says. "Just...Got..To...Push...This...got it." Roberto says. Wind rushes, and Door opens. "Come on, boys were almost there." Roberto says. "Yo, this is cool look at all these hieroglyphics." Jay says. "Keep moving; we're almost at the portal." Gio says. "Ok, wait..." Roberto says. Roberto spins tunnel. "Ok, right around this corner, and there it is." Roberto Says. Dramatic Angelic Music Plays. "Now, this is a door." Jay says. "Yup!" Roberto Says. " Look at the jewels across the head, even the knobs." Jay says. "Yup!" Marco says. "It actually looks like a portal like its translucent, enticing almost." Jay says. "Yup." Men speak in amazement. "Ok, where is the key?" Gio asks. "I got it. "Roberto says." "So tell me again, why do you need two people to open the Door?" Jay asks. Roberto And Gio work to open the Door. "The Door is so large being meant for gods, you need the same bloodline because all gods have the same lineage, good or evil." Roberto says. "Two people because of the two sides of the Batlle of Vita pushing at the same time to open the portal." Gio says. "So now all we just insert the key and..." Roberto says. Men push. (Dramatic Music) "If it isn't the Sons of Reale...looking for this?" Villian Says. Waves Book! "Didn't your father teach you enough as kids, you can't stop what you don't know!" Villan says. "Well, know this there's only one way out of this place, and we're not leaving without that Book...Antonio." Roberto Says. "Well, I guess you'll just have to come and take it then!" Antonio says. Men Dash Behind Pillars. "Ok, look, it's one of him and four of us," Roberto says. "Who in the heck is that?" Jay Asks. "It's Antonio; he's been after the Book as long as we have!" Gio says. Shot fired. "Get down!" Marco Says. "I'm done playing these games with you boys; just walk away; it's over." Antonio says. "This man is crazy, all of this for a book?" Jay asks. Jay Glances at Book. "And it's little; I can't believe all of this for a little black book!" Jay says. "Hey, I have a gun I'm going to get that book." Roberto says. "On the count of three, I'm going to shoot, and yall run back toward the portal, and I'll handle it from there, ready.... ok One...Two...Three." Roberto says. Pow Pow. Roberto Shoots Towards Antonio. "Hand over the Book Antonio; it doesn't have to end like this!" Roberto yells. "Oh, it's not ending; it's just getting started!" Antonio Says. Fires Shot. "The Book is mine, Antonio; you blew your chance when you killed my Father." Roberto says. Antonio Laughs. "Your father was weak, always wanted peace, always thinking there was a better way, well guess what ain't no peace and ain't no better way!" Antonio says. Empties Clip. Roberto Shoots Antonio. (Pow) "My dad was never weak!" Roberto says. Walks upon Antonio. "You were just a snake, and once I'm done cutting the grass, you can tell him I said Hi!" Roberto says. "Wait, wait, ok ill give you the book but know this isn't over." Antonio says. Antonio Sparks lighter. "Back up, I'll light this book up, and nobody will ever have it again!" Antonio says. "Drop the Book, and ill let you leave and live." Gio says. Antonio Drops Book. Antonio Flees. "Hey...what about the bad guy?" Jay asks. "It's ok, let him go; I'll see him again." Roberto says. Roberto and Jay Stare At The Book. "It's Beautiful, More Precious than I thought!" Jay says. Roberto Opens The First Page.

The Book Of Unity...

The End.

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