~Zoey's Perspective~
Oh dear. This was bad. Very, very bad. The day started out normally, I had gone adventuring, talked to some mushrooms, watched Teep take down some spiders, then showed Rythian my new Mushroom, but then Ken told me that bad things were coming, I almost didn't believe him, but seeing that familiar blue glow around our base… I knew what it was even before I reached the door. Duncan… it had to have been Duncan, he's the only one capable of something like this, but why? This was just so… out of the blue! My thoughts were interrupted by the flickering on of a monitor nearby. I went to examine it, and found a message on the screen. Surprise. Only one word. But what could that mean? A surprise like a present? Or maybe…. A surprise attack!
"Rythian! It's a-"
"Surprise attack, I know."
"How do you know?!"
"Maybe it's because there's a sword at his throat?"
"Yeah, maybe.. WAIT, WHAT?!" I exclaimed, I knew that voice, but it wasn't Duncan, it was Sjin! I ran over to where Rythian was, only to find Sjin behind him, an Iron sword at his throat. Where was Teep? He was supposed to protect us!
"Oh and don't worry about your little dinosaur, Sips has him taken care of." Said Sjin, smirk evident on his face.
"What do you want?!" I screamed, they couldn't do this! Not to Teep, and definitely not to Rythian!
"Well, we heard that a certain mushroom-obsessed Mage had become even better with science than Duncan, and we just so happened to be in need of some defense in our headquarters. So, what so you say, huh? Will you build it for us?" replied Sjin, looking at me like he actually expected me to say yes. Has he gone all crazy-town banana-pants?!
"I would never do such a silly thing!" I exclaimed confidently.
"Well then Rythian and Teep are going to join Gilbert!" Said Sjin, angrily.
"How did you know about Gilbert?!" I shouted, feeling quite unsure of myself.
"Let's just say I have… sources. Now, either you come with us, or your friends die, you choice!" He said, in an oddly happy tone.
"Zoey, don't say yes!" Rythian shouted, before being quieted down by Sjin's sword pressed closer to his throat, drawing blood. I couldn't… I just couldn't let them die.
"I'll come, just let them go!" I finally screamed. This couldn't be happening. No.. Why?! I had just escaped Jeff a week ago, and now this?! I just hope Rythian and Teep are okay after this. Sjin is going to let me go after this… right?
"I knew that you weren't as stupid as the people you travel with." Said Sjin as he released Rythian from his grasp.
"Zoey!" Rythian shouted, running towards me.
"I'm sorry, Rythian, I'm so sorry, but I couldn't let you die and-"I was on the verge of tears before I was interrupted by Rythian.
"It's okay Zoey, I promise, I promise you'll be okay." Then he lowered his voice to a whisper, "I promise I'll save you." I didn't want to leave him. I was going to come back. I had to come back.
"Well? Come on! Our base isn't going to defend itself! Hurry up!" yelled Sjin. I let go of Rythian and went with Sjin as he pulled out a portal gun (A/N yes, in this they have that mod) and shot a portal into the wall of Blackrock, leading to , I assume. He stepped through, then I did.
"I'll be back." Was all I said to Rythian before stepping through. I hope it's true.
~Rythian's Perspective~
She stepped through the portal and I ran after her, trying to catch up to her. I couldn't let her go, who knows what they'll do to her? The portal closed before I could reach it and it left me banging on the Basalt walls, trying to get back to her. I shouldn't have let her leave! Now… I don't know if I'll ever see her again. No! I promised her that I'd save her! I can't just leave her at the hands of Sjin! She said she'd be back. I hope so. I couldn't live without her. Already, I miss her. She doesn't even know that I need her. If only she knew….. that I love her.
Aww… I'm getting the feels, you guys. Second Chapter of "Mushrooms and Magic" for everyone who actually reads this. Flames are to be SHUNNED, SHUNNED I TELL YOU! Reviews are appreciated and suggestions are cool too! Ciao!
