Chapter Ten: A New Alliance

Steve's POV

I made a huge mistake. I shouldn't have gone into the jungle. I was traveling at night. I heard someone shout. I looked around, and I was surrounded by knights; all in diamond armor. One of them came forward.

"What are you doing here?"

Hostility shone in his eyes. I knew I couldn't fight. I was easily outnumbered. I had to come up with a plan quick.

"I'm just passing through."

"That's not a reason, boy. Now, what's your real reason?"

"I'm going to raid the Enderlords," I blurted out.

"The Enderlords? Likely story. What can one man do," Said the leader.

"Why don't we finish him off now General," Said one knight.

"Good idea Lieutenant. Attack!"

I drew my sword. I was going to try to fight my way out and flee. I fought them hard, but there were too many of them. All of a sudden, a flaming arrow whizzed by and hit the ground. Blocks and knights flew in the air. I looked, and there were men in green cloaks, all armed with bows and longswords.

"What are you doing on our land, General Jones? Attack," said one of the men.

It was knight versus ranger. The rangers chased off the knights in diamond armor.

"Well, Minecraftian. We meet again." Said one ranger.

"W-we've never met," I said nervously.

"Actually, we saved your life in our mines recently," replied another.

"Oh, well, thank you." I said, astonished.

"What were you doing, taking on Adworith knights all by yourself?"

"They attacked me." I said.

"Well, let's take him back to the Ranger Lord. He'll know what to do with him." Said one ranger.

There was another ranger that hadn't said anything, just watched me intently. I met his gaze. It didn't seem hostile, just curious. We headed back to the Ranger's Camp. The ranger that didn't say anything came over to me.

"That was a big stunt you pulled back there, fighting the Adworith yourself."

"Yea well, I'm grateful that you and your companions helped me fight them off."

"No problem. They were on our land, so it's a win-win situation. What's your name Minecraftian?" The ranger replied.

"Steve. This is Piggy. And yours?"

"Andrew. I'm one of the Forest Rangers. We're taking you back to our leader. We bring no offense; bringing you to our base. It's just that with all of these mob and Adworith attacks, there's no one we can trust."

"Wait, did you say mob attacks?" I said.

"Yes, the Enderlords created them. Have you heard of the Enderlords Steve?"

"Are you kidding? They fought me four times and burned my house down!"

"Really?" Andrew's eye's grew wide. "They're a nuisance, aren't they?"

"Yeah." I agreed.

Andrew seemed nice. Quiet, but nice. We arrived at the ranger's camp. I could spot the leader easily; His armor was thick with diamond and camouflage. He stepped forward.

"Well, Minecraftian, what brings you here?"

His voice was low and intimidating. I spoke calmly.

"I wish to stop the Enderlords, My Lord. They raided my house."

"The Enderlords, the scum! We shall help you destroy them. I shall collect volunteers to help you on your quest. Anyone?"

Everyone around took a few steps back except for Andrew.

"I'll go with him, My Lord."

"Very well, Andrew. I wish the two of you good luck. Andrew, remember your horn. If you get in a tight spot, use it."

"Thank you, My Lord. We'll be going now."

We left the camp.

"Thank you, Andrew."

"No problem. Let's go to my hut and plan and get supplies."

We headed towards Andrew's hut. I was glad I had allies more than ever. Now I have an even better chance to defeat the Enderlords.