A/N: New story fanfic! Yay! (Story as in Tainted length instead of oneshot) Now, I'm quite proud of this. I really am ^_^ Anyways, enjoy. It's set in a Medieval kind of time. So, kingdoms, castles, magic etc. Even though it's Minecraftia, don't think of blocks. It's just using ideas from Minecraft, and the world. Not the blocky-ness.
The rain splashed down hard on the female, the same feeling as being hit by stones. They penetrated past the canopy of leaves above, striking her skin and clothes hard. She was completely drenched, her breath ragged and shallow. But the child in her arms was safe from this harsh weather. His eyes closed, covered by his dark hair, unaffected by the storm around them. He slept peacefully, even through the thunder. The female glanced behind her, faintly being able to hear something. It was hard to tell with the wind and the rain around her. She kept going, though. She had to. Soon the female came across a small house in the forest. She stumbled over to it, gently leaning against the wall. The roof protected her from most of the rain, as she looked down at the child. She gently brushed the dark hair from his face. So innocent, so pure.
"Dear boy... It is a shame it must happen like this. One day you shall be the greatest ruler of Minecraftia. But, for now, you must be hidden. Forgive me, child, for the price you will have to pay." She wrapped the boy up tighter, gently placing him on the porch. His eyes sleepily opened, revealing a gently blue glow. A quick note, knock on the door, and she was gone. If you listened carefully, there was the faint sound of shouting on the wind when the woman disappeared back into the forest. A few muffled shouts could also be heard from inside the simple house. When the door opened, the child could see the form of a small person. A dwarf. He had glorious ginger facial hair, especially his beard, and a horned helmet rest atop his head. The dwarf looked down at the child, a confused look on his face.
"Lalna, I think you want to see this!"
"Come on Honeydew. Only a little further!" The blue eyes male smiled. He grabbed the dwarf's hand, heaving him up onto the hill beside him – with Lalna's help. Honeydew sat, wheezing, while Lalna jumped up on the other side of the dwarf.
"Jeez... Xephos... You don't...take a break!" The ginger dwarf smirked. The now 8 year old stood tall on the hill's peak. Ever since that stormy night, the dwarf and the scientist had taken him in and raised him. Not quite like a mother or father; it was more like them being older brothers. Xephos did, however, acquire traits from both males. The calculative, logical nature of the scientist, and the courage and 'patience' of the dwarf. From the top of the hill he could over look a lot of the kingdom; particularly the large marble castle that loomed over the town. He could pick out things in varying degrees of detail, from the town market in the square to the farmers in the fields nearby. The place looked lively and well enough. The King, Knight and Mage must be absent. The King's dark rule could even dampen those in the happiest mood. The fear he wrought upon them shackled them down. No one dared oppose them. With the head Knight, Doctor or Engineer, as he was sometimes known as, and Mage at his side, they were unstoppable. However, the townsfolk had nothing to worry about for the moment. They were either in their castle or out on some mission. Xephos closed his eyes as a gentle breeze swept past him.
"Well, it was worth it, right?" He opened his eyes, glancing at Honeydew. "I mean, this is the best view there is!" He gestured out towards the town. "You can see pretty much everything from here." Xephos stretched his arms above his head, glancing at the two. "Besides, a little exercise wouldn't hurt. With you down in the mines, and Lalna cooped up inside with science, a bit of fresh air might help too." He sat down next to the dwarf with a gentle thud. "The view's what makes it worth it though." His eyes drifted to over the town again. Lalna chuckled and Honeydew let out a whole hearted laugh.
"I guess you're right, friend." The dwarf nodded. "Well, now that we've seen the sight and I've recovered, how about we go back home?" He suggested. Lalna waggled his finger in front of Honeydew's face.
"Oh no. You're not getting out of it this time. It's YOUR turn to go into the town to get supplies." He prodded Honeydew, who faked a dying type of noise. Xephos laughed, jumping up onto his feet again. That boy never stood still for too long.
"Alright then. Honeydew and I will go get supplies!" He pulled Honeydew onto his feet, glancing at the blonde. "See you at home later, Lalna. I'll make sure Honeydew doesn't get drunk!" He called back as the two already began to make their way down the hill. Lalna watched the two, rolling his eyes as he saw Honeydew begin to chase Xephos. Soon enough they both ended up on a heap at the bottom. The scientist stood up, running his hand back through his hair. 'What a pair they are.' He thought to himself. He took one last glance at the town, noticing the sun illuminating it perfectly. Lalna let a smile slip onto his face, before he traversed down the opposite side of the hill, towards their home.
A/N: Short first chapter, but they get longer. Don't worry ;)