Welcome back to another Chapter of Dark Crown. I haven't got much to say so...

Enjoy!


Shade's POV:

I woke up feeling a little bit hazy, as usual. But i felt something different... Something around my waist.

Oh Right! Last night...

Very carefully I take Anna's arms off of My waist and slowly got up. Everyone was sleeping except for Wolf who was missing. I looked around trying to find him but he wasn't here. So I left the cave only to find him building a small house. I decided to have a talk with him.

I Greet Wolf: "Good Morning Wolf! How did you sleep?"

Wolf Replies Happily: "I Slept Great! Thanks for letting me join by the way."

I Continued: "Oh it was nothing. Say, What are you doing there?"

Wolf replies while Smiling: "Oh! I was building us a house, so we can have a place to live that is more comfortable than that Cave. I mean don't take it the wrong way, Its pretty cozy after we finished it but its a bit... Limiting to say the least"

I agree with Wolf: "I know, it is a bit cramped for us but, What works, Works."

After a little bit of looking at the house i noticed some imperfections, Damn that drove me crazy! After about 3 seconds of looking at it i asked Wolf.

I ask Wolf: "Can i help build the house? Its probably faster with Two pairs of hands rather than One."

Wolf kindly accepts the offer: "Sure you can help build, I'm not exactly the best builder. And like you said, Two pairs of hands are better than One, so come over here."

And so i get to work on Building the House with Wolf. While we were building the Others started to wake up. First it was Sam, Then Anna and Finally Joseph The Lazy Rock. Wow he wakes up late. Sam seems to be the Early Bird of their Family. They were Intrigued about the house and wanted to help out and so the house was built very quickly. Although we did intend for it to be a small house... It became a Two Floor House with an Attic and a Basement.

After we built it we moved everything in the Cave one by one into the house. It probably took longer to transport that to build, Sam is to blame for that because he decided that leather bags were better than chests, And the bags ripped right open because SOMEBODY decided it would be funny to put a dagger in a leather bag facing downwards.

After we moved everything we sat down and had dinner. I knew how to cook so i decided to make todays Dinner.

Anna came up to me in the Kitchen begging me to let her help: "Hey Shade, Can you please let me help you cook?"

I reply with a slight chuckle: "Heh heh, Oh i dont know..."

She Begs once again using her secret ability that i called Sad Puppy Eyes: "Pretty Please..."

I give in: "Ergh... Fine you can help cook..."

She jumps in Joy and start helping me prepare some Bourbon Chicken. Mmm... Bourbon Chicken...

Anyways after that Cooking Sesh We Brought the Food back to the Dining Table. Everyone Looked at the food like Wild Animals, Ready to Rip Their Prey into Pieces.

After Dinner Anna once again begged me to let her Help Me. This time I decided not to fight It. We had to clean up the house, Especially the Dining room, Which Was a mess! They Ate like Wild Animals, I almost Went into Rage Mode because of how they treated the Food. Anyways I finished up with the Cleaning and Decided to go Outside for a breather. It was getting dark so i went inside to grab some torches and light up the area surrounding us. Damn how the Hell did we forget to do that?When i went back Outside i saw a Dark Silhouette out in the Plains. It looked this way and slowly approached us. I wonder what that thing is? I better go and check it out.


Joseph's POV:

I shout at Sam: "Hey Sam! Pass me the Beer!"

I was waiting at our own personal Bar For a Drink after Shade left the house. I guess he didn't want any Liquor, Or he didn't know. Either way thats not my problem.

Sam replies after giving Wolf some Tequila: "Here ya go, Joseph"

Sam passes me a Mug of Beer, I drink it down like it was nothing. Ahh! that hit the spot!

Anyways I turn around to go to the bathroom because I really needed to take a piss.

Whilst on my way, i saw Anna sitting in the corner of the room, holding a Glass of Wine. She was really looking down. Like something Happened.

I ask her: "Hey Anna, Why the long face? Come over and Chat!"

She replies: "O-oh er No thanks, I'm alright over here."

Okay now I'm certain something is wrong.

I give a serious look then I ask: "Seriously, Whats wrong? I can tell there is something wrong."

She doesn't reply afterwards. Even after I poke Her and annoy Her for about 10 minutes She doesn't want to give in. Hmm She really must care about this "secret" She is holding from us. I'm going to have to get to the bottom of this.

After going to the Bathroom I saw Wolf on the ground unconscious with a Mug of Tequila. Pfft, Light Drinker.

I looked at Anna as She looked like she was Fantasizing about Someone. She was Drooling and Blushing Whilst Saying some Strange Gibberish... Girls i guess.

Anyways I decided to go Outside when i saw Shade Battling something! It looks like some sort of, Catgirl? Just like in my Japanese Anime! But I Knew this was a

Dangerous Situation so I ran back into the house to tell everyone, Shade is probably in danger!


Shade's POV:

Damn she is fast! This Girl who calls herself "Manga" Can really put up a fight! She wields a Buster-Class sword With the word "Meowmere" Carved into it. And are those Cat ears on her head?

The Buster-sword's Hilt looks to be made out of a Tough Leather With a black tint to it, The Crossguard is about her Torso's Width and its made by this Mystical Blue Metal, The Actual Blade itself is made out of a Light Blue Silvery Metal, It looks Sharp but not as Sharp as my Darkfury or Shrieksong.

Whilst fighting Manga Sneers: "Is that the best you've got, Child of Darkness?"

I ask Confused: "Child of Death? What are you talking about!"

Manga's eyes Attempt to Pierce my Soul, Trying to Intimidate me, But i wasn't even Fazed by it.

I Rush at Her With Speed Faster than Sound, Going for the knees with a Low, Horizontal Slash but She Knew what I was going for, and Blocked my Attack by Blocking Downwards, Damn! She must be Really Strong if she can deal with my Speed Attack. While I tried to recover from Her Block She Decided She wasnt going to Waste this Opportunity, She went for a Vertical Slash, But I am nimble so I dodged her attack by sidestepping, I Jumped up in the Air And was ready to come bearing down with a Downwards Slash. With Her quick Reflexes She Raised Her Blade and Swung at me high above, Deflecting my Downwards Slash, Sending me Flying.I landed with a loud thud.

I whisper to myself: "This isn't going to be some easy fight, This Girl knows her Swordplay. I guess I finally have to Think when I Fight."

Manga Taunts me: "Tired already Child of Darkness?"

That was the last straw! I grit my teeth as I Jumped of the ground and Landed on my feet. I Charged towards her, Only this time I Stopped Suddenly and did a Fake Stab, And she fell for it! She Dodged to the Left and when She realized Her Mistake, It was too late. I already Slashed at Her with my Darkfury which i held in my Left Hand, She Suffered a Slash Wound to Her Left Arm. Manga Screeched in Pain and Jumped back. At this point, She was Enraged! She Started to Swing that Buster Sword at me Extremely fast, Damn thats one strong Girl! She was Slashing so fast She was Giving me no Moment to Breath, After about 6 Diagonal Slashes she Kicked me in the Stomach, Which made me Drop my Guard, Meanwhile She was Readying Up for a Downward Slash, Time Slowed Down, and I Decided I wasn't going to Die today. So I Jumped Sideways, Out of Harms Way and Kicked Her Knee,Time Sped Back up to Normal Speed and when it did, She Hit the ground with the Buster Sword, Completely Dumbfounded as I wasn't there and that She was Suddenly Buckling to the ground. I was getting close to Her body Before She Rolled to the Side and got Back up. She was Worn out and I felt Pity for Her.

I said to Her in a Calm and Collected Voice: "This Battle is Over."

Manga, Being Stubborn Said: "Its not Over... ITS NOT OVER YET!"

She Rushes Towards Me with Her Buster Sword Ready to Slice Me in Half, I Got ready to Block, But before She could Hit me She was Hit by an Arrow.

Hmm I Wonder Who Shot that...

Anna runs up to me, and Says with a Concerned Look on Her Face: "SHADE! Are you Alright? Are you Hurt? I need to Know Now!"

I Chuckle a little bit and Reply: "Don't Worry Anna, I'm Fine, She Didn't even manage to Cut me while i was Battling."

Then Joseph and Sam Ran up to Me and Celebrated My Victory.

Then Anna Asked: "What about Her?"

I then Turn my Head over to the Unconscious Catgirl Manga, Who Had Pure White Hair and Same Colored Ears and Two Seperate Eye Colors! One is a Light Blue Eye While the Other is a Bright Orange. I also Instantly Noticed the White Tail She had.

I Reply to Anna: "We will Tend to her wounds, Besides She was Saying Things that I wanted a further Explanation of."

Sam suddenly had a Nosebleed When he noticed how torn apart Manga's Clothing is.

Anna notices this and Snaps at him: "SAM!"

He then Receives an Unfortunate Slap that Sends Him Flying Towards the House at a Very High Speed. Well He had It coming to Him... Pervert.


Sam's POV:

I say to Nobody in Particular: "Argh my Head... Did She really have to Slap me that Hard?"

I stood Up and got Inside the House,And I went to the Bathroom to Wash my Face Clean of Blood.

Anna Carried Manga with the Help of Joseph and Shade To a Seperate Bathroom to Possibly get Her Changed and Cleaned up, So Anna Dismissed them to wait outside the door.

Whilst I was in the Bathroom I heard Joseph and Shade Arguing about the Room they should Rest Her in. They even had a Game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to Decide the room, They always tied and Anna was Fuming with Rage at how Stupid they were. She Knocked Them both out Cold and decided to Lay Manga on Her own Bed.

I Helped Anna Carry Her while the others were Out.

I would Appreciate Wolf's Help But He is still unconscious from his Tequila shot so...Yeah.

She... Looks so Peaceful when She is Sleeping...

She... Looks Cute when She Sleeps...

I... Kinda li- No! What are you saying Brain! I just Met Her! Well... I Didn't but still!


- 1 Day Passes -


Manga's POV

Urghhh... Where am I? Am i dead? No surely not... But why? Why didn't he kill me? After all, He is the Child of Darkness. It is said that the Child of Darkness is supposed to be a Ruthless Killer, Killing anyone Without a second thought. Like the Dark Lord Sargath. But this Boy... Is different. He Fights with Mercy, And it seems He doesn't Kill unless He has to.

I attempt to get up but Fail as My Body is too Weak.I Heard Two Voices. One was The Child of Darkness's no Doubt. But Who was the Other? It Sounded like a Girl...Their Conversation seemed to Have Ended, But One of them was Coming towards Me, This Person Opened the Door Carrying a Food Tray.

Its the Child of Darkness! I Look around to find My Meowmere but It was Nowhere in Sight.

Shade placed the Food tray next to me and, Sounding Excited says: "Well look Who Decided to Wake up. You've been out for a Day, You are Really Goddamn Lucky to have Survived that Arrow."

I Spat at him: "What did You do with My Meowmere!"

He Calmly says: "Don't Push Yourself! Your Sword is In the Living-room Downstairs. I Promise ill Give it back to You if You Lay down and get some Rest."

I Sighed and Laid back down. Half of that Sigh was because of my Frustration, But the other Half of it is Relief that He has no intention of Killing me.

He sat Down to the Chair next to Me and Asked Seriously: "So... What was it again? Manga? Anyways Manga what were You Talking about during the Battle? You know... About Me being the Child of Darkness?"

I Explain to him: "Well... To explain that I have to explain the Story of Your Father.

Long ago... Back when Minecraftia was Peaceful, The Mob Kingdoms and Human Kingdoms were at peace with One-Another. They traded Resources for example The Spider Kingdom Traded String with the Humans for Livestock. But one Day that all Changed. One of the Mob Kingdoms, Known as the Skeleton Kingdom Had Decided to Wage War Against the Human Kingdoms. The Humans Thought it was the Normal Skeletons, But It was The Skeleton Kings Evil Brother Sargath that really did it. The Humans also Thought that the Other Mob Kingdoms were Involved. So they Declared War against All Mobs. Sargath Meanwhile Took Over Many Human Kingdoms and Pillaged Them. Hes Power Blinded Him as He Thought that He could Take Over the Mob Kingdoms aswell. That was His Final Mistake. As all of the Mob Kingdoms Knew that He was the One who Started the War with the Humans. So in a Combined Effort the Mob Kingdoms Slaughtered Sargath, But the Damage was Done. The Kingdoms Could not Fix their Reputation with the Humans and to This day They are still Trying to Fix it, But the Humans Still continued to Slaughter Them. Before Sargath Had Died He... Abused a Female Slave. Making Her the Mother of the Child of Darkness. When the Kingdoms Found out, They Sent their Troops to Kill the Mother before She Could give Birth, But they Were too Late, And Didn't Realize it."

He was Shocked to hear this: "W-wow I never Knew all This Happened. My earliest Memory is of Me Waking Up One day on a Tree. I Sat at that Tree Thinking How I Knew how to Fight"

I lay Down Thoughtfully until I Realized Something: "Hey, I didn't Catch Your Name."

He Replies whilst Smiling: "My Name is Shade, Its nice to Meet you."

I Reply with a Smile aswell: "Its nice to Meet You too."

Shade then Says: "I will be leaving now, You get some Rest, *He Walks away but Stops as soon as He Opens the Door" Oh and Thanks for Everything."

I smiled for a Second before i drifted into a Deep Sleep.

He really is something else...


Well That was a Handfull. Thanks For Reading Everybody and I will Meet you Again in the next Chapter.

PEACE!