Yes, this is the LAST thing I need! I've got another story coming after this.

This was inspired by PrettyXTheXArtist on Deviantart! She's an AMAZING artist! Go check her out! And make sure the username has TWO t's! I'm not sure if Fake Pretty is still around.

So, since Tim was never actually real in the game, I'ma just make a personality for him.

I like to think the portals place you in a place you're used to. If you haven't been to that world yet, there's a default spawn area, ie. Crown Mesa, the road. World of Two Moons, the graveyard. Ya get it?

On to the story!

Xx 10 Years Ago xX

Tim smiled as he walked to his room. He had done it! He had won the games! Now, he could go home, and more importantly, see his sister again.

Tim, in fact, was not 3 blocks tall. He was quite normal looking, with blue eyes, palish skin, and brown hair. He wore his armour, white, with gold linings and some diamonds.

In winning the games, he was forced to leave his brother to work in the mines. Hopefully, his relationship with Isa would help him out a bit.

Reaching the portal out of here, he steps through without hesitation, Nova following right behind.

Nova was a young girl, no more than 8, forced into the games by one of the Old Builders. Her sisters, Mica and Verisita, were on different teams and weren't allowed to come with her, and so she had made a promise to come back and save them.

Some of the Old Builders, Isa, Cassie, and Harper follow he and his teammates. There was also Otto, Mevia, Soren, and Hadrian. When they get to the bottom of the stairs, Harper used the Atlas to show them the way home.

Looking back, he smiled at his other teammates, Mary and Joshua. They were from two different worlds while he and Nova were from the same world. He may never see them again, and as much as he hated the games and wanted to go home, he couldn't have gone home without his teammates and friends. He would miss them.

Xx Later When Tim Gets Home xX

Approaching his home, he did NOT expect what he saw.

His home was burnt down, looking to be so for about a couple months now.

Was he gone THAT long?

Trudging over, he began to dig through the ruins, Nova following quickly. Hoping to find anything. He didn't know if he wanted to find a body or not. (Let's just go with, when people die, they leave their bodies AND inventories. Yes, I know that ruins stuff. It's just for the sake of this story. Just go with it.) If he found a body, his little sister would be dead. If he didn't, his little sister would be out by herself or in an orphanage, or adopted by someone.

No body. He didn't know if he was relieved. He'd have to check the nearest town. But he also needed to get Nova home.

Turning around, he asked Nova "Alright. Where do you live?"

Looking up at him, she replied, "Nowhere."

"You gotta live somewhere kid." Said Tim.

"Then I live everywhere. Can't I just stick with you?"

"Why would you want to stick with me? I'll be traveling a lot, searching for my brother and sister."

"I'm used to traveling." Nova replied.

Tim, knowing arguing with her would only lose them daylight, gave up and headed towards town, saying "Alright, but you gotta keep up."

Xx Hours Later xX

Tim and Nova finally arrived at the nearest town. They looked around. He distinctly remembered this town was called the Town of the Found. Apparently, it was founded by people who found each other after losing each other.

Heading to the orphanage, he asked the lady at the front if she knew about what happened to the house a couple hours out of town. She claimed that a fire had taken it, and that the adults in that residence were found dead.

"The child?" asked Tim. "Look, my little sister lived there. What happened to her?"

The woman looked surprised for a second, but responded, "Jessica. She weren't found. We're hoping that she escaped the fire. Meanwhile, you CAN'T go looking for her. At least not during the day or around here. You're supposed to be dead. You know the mayor doesn't like you or your family, especially not since you have... You know. If you just all up and appear, he'll hunt you down and kill you. He has a lot of power. He'll send people to the Far Lands to find you, if he knows you're alive. You won't be of any use to your sister if you're dead, will you? I'll help."

"Thanks..."

"Carly. Call me Carly. Either ways, I remember your sister stopped by here. Right after the fire. She was heading east. I happen to be heading to a town east of here. If you can hide until night, I'll sneak you there. "

Tim was silent for a minute. He realized now that the woman had black hair, tan skin, and blue eyes. They held a spark of mischief in them. She wore a white button-up shirt, jeans, and an apron.

He took the gamble.

"All right." he said. "Where do I hide?"

"Oh, you're not hiding. You have to blend in."

Xx Years Later xX

Tim held his tired head in his tired hands. Carly had been captured a mere hours ago, and this was the first time he got a chance to rest. She had ordered him one thing before she was taken.

And it was to stop searching for Jesse.

She shot Nova a letter before she was dragged around the corner.

Looking at it, Tim sighed and opened it.

Dear Tim and Nova,

If you are reading this, I have probably been taken.
Halting the search for Jesse and Jessica would probably be best.
The Mayor knew you and I were searching for Jesse and Jessica together.

They're probably searching for you this very instant.
We WILL find them. No doubt.
I have contacts who will continue to search for him. Not all of us supported the Mayor, just not enough to start an outside rebellion.
Just trust me on this. They'll contact you if they find him.
-Sincerely,
Carly

Tim sighed again. Carly wouldn't let him keep searching for Jessica even if she was in jail.

He had one place to go to.

He'd stay at the games.

Even if it meant leaving Nova.

Is it weird that I ship Tim and Carly (Cim) even though I have no plans for Carly for to even show up in this story again, much less for them to get together?

4th Impact is AWESOME!