Roger and the others were pummeled and injured on the laboratory floor. Reddick, the silver angel, was impervious to all of their attacks and quickly defeated them. They realized they needed a new strategy if they were to stop the insane priest.

Katina raised her head to glance around the room, letting out a deep growl. "There has to be something to kick that fucker's ass," she replied, surveying the surroundings with her three heads.

Labda, Katina, and Cilla dashed to one of the PCs in the room's far corner. As Labda searched for information about Reddick's weaknesses, they began typing furiously, their paws clacking across the keys.

Cilla's head remained still, her eyes closed in concentration. She could feel the electricity in the room and was looking for any indication of Reddick's presence.

Meanwhile, Roger moved to a worktable in the center of the room. He started going through the many beakers and test tubes for any clues that could help them.

Labda let out a joyful cry as she discovered a file labeled "Antidote." "This is it!" she cried as the file appeared on the screen.

Roger approached them and examined the monitor. "Good, but why does he have a recipe for an antidote?"

Labda shook his head. "In case his transformation fails, or if someone else tries to use the mutagen against him."

"Whatever the reason, we can stop him right now," Katina remarked.

Roger laughed. "Then let's get to work quickly while Sariel is dealing with Reddick outside."

The team got right to work, obtaining the necessary components and combining them in a big beaker. They worked in quiet, their concentration strong as they meticulously followed the computer instructions.

*****

Sariel pursued Reddick through the city. They flew past big buildings and over busy streets, stopping people in awe and dread.

Reddick turned and flew towards Sariel as they approached the Cathedral, his silver wings flapping frantically. When the two met in midair, a strong shockwave was created that sent debris flying in all directions.

They collapsed to the ground, fighting tooth and nail. Sariel slashed Reddick with his sword, but the angel easily avoided his blows.

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"You cannot defeat me," hissed Reddick. "I am simply too powerful."

Sariel clenched his teeth and fought on, refusing to give up. They slammed back into the Cathedral, scattering stained glass fragments everywhere.

Reddick rose to his feet, his silver wings outstretched, while Sariel lay still on the ground, his sword just out of reach.

"I warned you," Reddick replied, "that I will go to any length to achieve my goal. The gods must be destroyed, and only I will rule supreme."

Sariel struggled to stand because of his injuries. "You cannot do this," he exclaimed. "It's not right."

Reddick frowned. "No right? Is it not right to save your religion?"

"Using violence isn't right."

Reddick laughed. "Only if it is absolutely necessary!"

He raised his fist, ready to deliver the knockout blow, when a voice from behind him interrupted him.

"Not so fast, Reddick!"

It was Roger, closely followed by his three Cerberus partners. They had recovered from their injuries and developed the antidote that would transform Reddick back into a human.

Reddick turned around, shocked to learn that the cops had survived his confrontation.

He sputtered, "How...how did you survive?"

"That doesn't matter," Roger responded, holding a bottle containing the antidote. "What matters is that your reign of terror comes to an end here."

Reddick took a hesitant step back, understanding he had been defeated. He knew he'd been defeated, but he still had one more trick up his sleeve.

He tapped a button on the wall near the far end of the Cathedral, and a concealed door opened behind him. He vanished into the night, leaving the cops and the angel alone in the Cathedral.

"Well, that was anticlimactic," Cilla lamented.

"Don't worry," Roger replied as he held the syringe up. "We have the cure. We can make Reddick human again, and justice will be served."

They made their way through the hidden entrance together, eager to meet Reddick one final time and put an end to his plans.

*****

Roger, Katina, Labda, and Cilla dashed into the twisting, gloomy tunnel. Sariel led the way, tracking Reddick's movements with his angelic skills. The echo of their footfall filled the air with an uncanny tension.

Suddenly, the group reached a big, dimly lighted chamber with intricate sculptures of angels and demons engaged in an epic fight on the walls. Reddick stood in the midst of the room, his silver angel figure towering over them.

Reddick leapt for Sariel without saying anything, his razor-sharp wings slicing across the air. Sariel deflected the strike with his fingertips and responded with a tremendous burst of energy. Reddick responded with his own blast, the force of which drove the group back against the wall.

Katina, Labda, and Cilla rose to their feet, snarling and baring their teeth in preparation for an attack. But Reddick was too quick, charging at the Cerberus with ferocious intent. He sent the three-headed beast flying across the room with a stroke of his wing.

Meanwhile, Roger jumped to his feet, his gaze fixed on Reddick as he dug into his pocket and brought out the antidote vial. He realized this was their only chance to apprehend the insane priest and bring him to justice.

But as he hurried nearer Reddick, the angel turned to face him, his eyes red with rage. Reddick flew down at Roger with a roar, his wings deafeningly striking the air.

Roger attempted to dodge, but he was too slow. Reddick crashed into him, knocking him backwards. Reddick seized Roger by the throat, his hold tightening with each passing instant, as he battled to regain his feet.

Sariel leaped into action, his sword glittering in the dim light, just as Roger believed he was doomed. He sliced through Reddick's wings with a powerful swipe, causing the angel to cry out in anguish.

But Reddick wasn't done yet. He surged at Sariel with a strong intent, their swords meeting in a cloud of sparks. As they strove for domination, the two wrestled back and forth, their movements flowing and exquisite.

Roger suddenly recognized his opportunity. He forced the antidote bottle down Reddick's throat in one fast stroke. As the mutagen was neutralized, the priest gasped and sputtered, his body twisting in agony.

Reddick dropped on the ground naked, panting heavily, as the silver angel shape faded away. Roger and Sariel instantly restrained him, knowing they had finally accomplished their goal.

Roger couldn't help but feel relieved when they emerged from the underground tube. They had achieved their goal of bringing Father Reddick to justice and rescued the city from his mad schemes.