[ WP ] One of the largest events in human history turns out to be a complete accident . How did things really go down ?

**Apologies for any historical or biblical inaccuracies. ** 
 
 `` Pilate has ordered Jesus of Nazareth to be crucified!'' An elder proclaimed to the masses. 
 
 *What? * A roman soldier thought. He looked towards Governor Pilate, a single eyebrow raised. The once-stoic governor of Judea was now in a panic. Pilate stood behind the elder, shaking his shoulder vigorously. 
 
 `` He is *innocent* I tell you! I had judged it so!'' The elder simply turned to Pilate and let out a light chuckle. 
 
 `` Apologies, governor,'' the elder said in an almost mocking tone. `` My tongue must have slipped.'' 
 
 Jesus stood behind Pilate, in obvious distress. Pilate turned his head to Jesus; disbelief covered his face. He set his right hand on Jesus' shoulder. 
 `` I am sorry. But with the crowds bursting with enthusiasm, I can not change your fate. My men would have rioting on their hands.'' 
 
 The Messiah nodded wistfully. 
 `` Do not worry, Governor Pilate,'' Jesus spoke, in a brotherly tone. `` My father has willed it.'' 
 
 Pilate ordered the legionaries present to escort Jesus to his cell, until a proper crucifixion date could be scheduled. 
 
 Pilate was among the crowds watching the Messiah's march to Golgotha, and witnessed from a close distance as nails were hammered into his hands. He wore a brown cloak that concealed his face, so that nobody would identify him as the governor of Judea. All his life, Pilate carried immense shame upon himself, but never revealed what really occurred before the Crucifixion. 
 
 

