A/N: Sorry for the late update, my internet has been having some issues- still is - so updating was kinda impossible :( But never fear! The next chapter is here! xD

In a forest he stood. A small clearing with but a single boulder in the center. Everything about the area was normal, nothing out of place or strange... Well, that was until he appeared. It was like looking in a mirror, except the reflection wasn't moving as you were. No, the "reflection" was sitting patiently on aforementioned boulder, a smirk on his face.

"Ah, so you've finally decided to visit me have you?" The "reflection" asked, holding his smirk

"Who are you?" Lalna asked taking a few steps toward the figure

"Oh Lalna, you know who it is. Don't be silly, after all, we do go through everything together" the smirk turning into a menacing grin as he saw the light bulb switch on and Lalna did know who it was.

"But- but how?!"

"Oh Lalna! Really? And I thought you were smart. I am you now. I can do whatever I want in your mind"

"I am not you! And I never will be. Why don't you just leave me alone? Go bother someone else" Lalna growled, before he realised what he had just said. He would never wish Livid on anyone else, not even his worst enemy. Ever.

"Oh the time for that will come soon, after all, there will be something else much, much more powerful released in Minecraftia once again" Livid smirked again and slid himself off the boulder, slowly and tauntingly striding towards Lalna.

"Oh don't worry my dear, I am not the only evil that bothers people" Livid traced a finger down the scientists cheek before turning and gesturing towards his right. Lalna, instinctively followed the motion. His eyes came to rest upon a scarecrow. It looked like any other scarecrow, but... Something was different about this one.

Slowly, and cautiously, Lalna walked forward to examine the scarecrow. Now that he was closer, he could see the difference towards a normal scarecrow; this one was infested with taint. Its clothes were coated in the swirling tendrils and its straw was mostly stained with the stuff.

Lalna turned to face Livid, who was still smirking. He had his arms crossed and was waiting expectantly it seemed.

"What is that thing?!"

"That my dear Lalna, is Strawfingers." Livid paused and nodded his head in the scarecrows direction, "Strawfingers, meet Lalna"

Not a moment after Livid had said this, Lalna was suddenly tackled to the ground. Scratchy hands clasped around his neck, ready to squeeze the life out of him when given the chance.

"Now now Strawfingers don't be rude. After all, if it weren't for dear Lalna, you would still be a pile of ash in the nether"

Lalna thought he heard Strawfingers huff in annoyance, before the hands were removed and the weight (of the remarkably heavy) scarecrow removed. Lalna quickly stood and backed off from the two.

"What? How?!" Lalna spluttered, not taking his emerald eyes off the two.

"Well... Where to start?" Livid bowed his head slightly and tapped his chin. "Well, as for Strawfingers, he was once the scarecrow of that farmer, Sjin was it?" He looked to the scarecrow, who nodded. "Ah yes, well he unfortunately ended up a pile of ash in the nether, but thanks to me and the help of Lalnable we were able to resurrect him under your old castle. The one you nuked... Six times" Livid turned to Lalna once again and smirked.

"Lalnable? Who's Lalnable?" Lalna was getting very worried at where this was going.

"Well, it's not my place to tell you that so..." Livid's eyes removed themselves from Lalna, to look behind him. The scientist instantly spun around and froze.

"Hello, my copy" it said.

Lalnas eyes widened. Livid looking like him was understandable since he was a demon without its own form, but this was plain scary. It had the same lab coat and goggles he used to wear, the same hair same everything. But, there was a difference. As Lalnable removed the goggles from his eyes, deep crimson eyes began to bore into the scientist.

"No! This isn't real, you're not really here!" Lalna turned on his heal and bolted through the forest, only a few words were heard before his world disappeared around him.

You can't escape what's coming Lalna, there's nothing you can do to stop us!~

Nano woke around three o'clock in the morning for no particular reason other than something felt off... Slowly, she sat up and rubbed her eyes, glancing around the dark room. It was quiet, or at least until she heard a voice, more specifically, Lalnas voice. Turning towards where her mentor slept, she turned on the small lamp by her bed with a soft click.

Something was wrong. She could see the scientist constantly twitch and shift in his sleep, she even heard him mumble, albeit she was unable to understand what he was saying. Quickly, she got up and sat on the edge of his bed, placing a hand hesitantly on his shoulder.

"Lalna? Lalna, come on wake up" she said softly, shaking his shoulder. Nothing.

"... This isn't real..." Nano heard him say, it was much clearer than his previous mumbles.

She tried again, "Lalna! Wake up" she shook him harder this time. It seemed to work. His eyes shot open wide in fear, he sat up, glancing at Nano. Giving a shocked cry, backing away and falling off the bed with a grunt.

"Ooooo are you um alright down there?" The fluxed maiden asked, peering over the side of the bed.

Lalna was panting, holding his head with one hand, the other supporting him. His eyes were closed as he began to take deep breaths to calm himself down. After a few minutes, he opened his eyes again and looked at Nano's.

"Uhh, yea I'm fine..." He slowly pushed himself off the ground and stood; walking over to the couches they often sat and spoke on. As soon as he sat down he shut his eyes again and pinched the bridge of his nose.

Nano also stood and sat next to the scientist. "Are you sure you're alright? I mean-"

"It was just a nightmare Nano, its fine. That's why I don't really sleep is all" Lalna abruptly cut her off, looking in her direction. He looked tired, very tired.

"You should go back to sleep, it'll be dawn soon"

"What about you?"

"Ill go mess with the reactor room, I need to get it ready" Lalna began to stand, but stopped when Nano caught his wrist.

"Lalna..." She began, looking into his eyes, but he looked away, pulling his hand back as he did.

"Ill be down stairs if you need me" and with that he grabbed his pack and rushed down the stairs, leaving Nano alone and confused.

"What are you hiding...?" She muttered

Oh dear, sweet Nano, you're so ignorant it's bliss~