A/N Hello! I'm finally beginning Song's present story. I really do hope you enjoy. I haven't gotten any reviews yet, so please with a cherry on top review? Be aware that there's going to be a time-skip, and a lot happens there. However, what happens in those years remains a secret until later in the story, because it'll help the plot a whole bunch. So yeah! Now you're all caught up! Enjoy!

Chapter One: Trying to forget

A few years after the prologue

A nightmare had woken me a few minutes ago. The moon still shone on the land, but it would be impossible to go back to sleep in this state. It had only been half a year since her...Well...The Incident. I relived it every night in my sleep, but it was too painful in consciousness.

The diary from when we were happy lay in the closet, it's contents ruffled over and over. She had given it to me, as a gift on the date of a year past in the Overworld, so we could remember all the great adventures we had. But now I couldn't gather the courage to see it. Oh, how disappointed she'd be. I can just imagine her scowl, her smile afterwards, the gentle coaxing.

Perhaps when I become stronger, in the future, I could look at it once more. Not today, though.

The sun was beginning to take over the land, and I climbed up onto the roof of my now empty home. A quick spray of magic took care of the zombies attempting to break my iron door. How dumb could a rotting carcass of a human be? Creepers were a little harder to kill, because they could explode at any moment. But a surprise attack always worked. All you had to do was levitate it, and slam it at the hillside. Instant mine. The others just needed to be hit straight on my magic. Except for the endermen, who I left alone, obviously. I hated how they had come to the Overworld.

As the sun crept higher, the villagers began to wake up and tend to their homes. I'd have to do a check on them soon. Johanna and Jondoe had gotten back from their trip to the coast, which had taken a good week. The blacksmith had improved my axe, so I could chop down some more trees. Ritike's son, Aponi, was turning one, and her sister from the other village was arriving today to see her. Plus, the local school's end day ceremony was coming up, in which I'd be expected to make a speech.

So many things to do, but it wasn't like I was running out of time. Just then, Camille meowed from downstairs. I sighed, my moment of peace gone. "Cami, what's up with you? Can't you just wait?" I called, while coming down. Camille was sitting by the kitchen, waiting expectantly for food. I hadn't given her as much love as she probably deserved since the Incident, but at least I fed her.

After feeding her, I got ready for the party of Ritike's sister's arrival. Since it was a celebration, I wouldn't be wearing my regular blue dyed leather armor. Today, I'd be wearing a spring green gradient outfit that stopped at the knee. It was a strapless design, very simple, but it was just my style. No tools today either, as the entire city stopped work early for the party. I'd be bringing a mushroom stew as well, because my magic allowed for a bit of rejuvenation as well. When I walked out the door, the sun greeted me, perking my gloomy spirits. Children were playing outside, probably a game of tag. A little boy, about 5 years old ran up to me, a smile on his little face. "Mummy made a cake today! Its got pineapple ice cream in it!" he cried.

I gave him a big grin and carried him up into the air, twirling him around. "That's great, Yudan! Are you excited for the party?" I asked.

"Oh yes! Mummy told me to ask you to visit today. Please please please come? It's been so long!"

"Okay, but first we've got to deposit my mushroom stew!" I laughed and let him pull me to a house a few blocks away, after dropping the stew off at a neighbor's. Streamers covered the house, bright blue and green. I knocked on the door, but Yudan just opened it and pulled me in. Robert, Yudan's father, greeted me. "Hello, Song! You look lovely today. I assume you've come to see Ritike?"

I nodded, excited. It was great to have a burst of happiness in the village, especially after the Incident.

Robert led me up their stairs, to a little room in the corner. It was the nursery, and was colored a pastel blue. Inside, Ritike had Aponi, on her hip wearing a deep purple baby outfit. Aponi looked just like his older brother, except he had dark brown curls like Ritike. Yudan had blond, wavy hair just like Robert. Both of their eyes were an evergreen shade, and Aponi's eyes looked at me with a twinkle.

"How cute!" I gushed. Aponi really was adorable. Ritike handed him over gently, and I took Aponi gently. His fingers curled around mine, his other, tiny, hand waving rapidly. I felt a rush of affection for him. She would have loved him. Except that she wasn't here. Herobrine's last words to me echoed as a warning in my head. I'd have to be careful not to get too attached to the little one.

I gave him back, and sat down on the little couch by where Ritike was sitting. Yudan was getting restless, so Robert took him to ice some of the cookies for the party later today.

"Well, Ritike, how are you doing?" I asked.

Ritike looked tired, but that was understandable for any mom. "Oh, I'm fine. We went for another check up yesterday at the hospital. The care we experienced was so much more sophisticated than when we had to go to Dr. Paul's house. Plus, he has such a bright future ahead of him with the school, which makes Robert and I so happy. It's all thanks to you and...all."

It was great to hear that our contributions to the village had been helping Ritike and her family, as well as many others. But I couldn't help but notice to hesitation in Ritike's voice. Obviously she was talking about...her, but no one had uttered her name in front of me since the Incident. They probably talked about her when I wasn't there, but that was fine with me. She was such a great individual anyways, who had died too soon.

"Well, I'm glad you're enjoying the village's changes. I hope you're not working too hard for the party. I'm sure it'll be a success."

"Yes, yes. I hope everything will be alright. Aponi seems to be growing a little smaller than Yudan was at the checkup, which is slightly worrying. But enough about that, you are coming to greet my sister with me, right Song?"

"Of course! Don't worry about Aponi's size, my mother always said I was a small child when I was young."

Ritike looked momentarily curious, but decided not to ask. I didn't really share my past with the villagers. This was my new life after all.

The moment of silence was broken by a loud knocking, most likely from Yudan. He entered the room, bright and cheerful. "Auntie's coming! The guards spotted her coming through the mountain path, so we'll see her very soon. They've gone to escort her!"

Ritike nearly jumped for joy. "Oh, I can't wait for lil' Lucie to get here. It's been much too long. Last time I saw her was when, well, you know."

Ritike was obviously very excited, and she got up to get ready to go. She was wearing a cute yellow dress, long down to her toes, and a wide strap. It was covered in pink and purple flower designs, and suited her small figure well. Both of us went downstairs, Aponi sleeping in her arms.

I was very excited to see Lucie, as she'd been quite a good friend to..her. It would be the first time I'd seen her since that terrible day, and this time on a much happier note. Could things be turning up?

A/N Whew! Please rate and review! I love reviews!

Love,

Kiwi