I've been watching him.
Indeed, ever since he first popped up in this plane of existence. I don't know why I'm watching, but I can't stop. Perhaps I should start from the beginning...
It all began when I was just relaxing in my home... alone. I was used to it. I've been alone for quite some time.
Hm... perhaps that's why I watch.
But I digress. I would not have left my home if I hadn't felt a sudden increase in power outside. I went to investigate.
I didn't have to travel far before I found the source: A large portal was floating in the middle of the air. I quickly hid behind a tree and watched as the portal began to shake and stir. I prepared for the worst, but what I got was different. A boy was spat out of the portal. I winced at the sound of him crashing into the ground.
I decided to take a closer look since he was obviously unconscious. However, as I approached, I noticed something... odd. Yes, he was human, alright, but he wasn't cubed like the rest. He was... well, like me! I remember thinking that all humans are the same and I should destroy this one regardless of appearance. I was going to, too, but I hesitated. Even now, I don't know why I did.
As I hesitated, he began to stir. I quickly returned to my place behind the tree. He woke with a start, as expected of someone waking up in a new location. He looked around and looked at himself even. I could tell what was going through his mind. He was panicking, which was even more evidenced by him bolting away.
I decided to pursue this newcomer.
It was obvious he was scared. He looked around ,frantically...
...and didn't notice the tree he was running towards.
I had the sudden urge to call to him, but held my tongue. Why would I warn a human of danger? I should just turn back and head home.
But I didn't.
He hit the tree so hard that it broke into blocks. After he recuperated, he looked at the blocks as if they were the strangest things on the planet.
Just where was this guy from?
I had to stifle a giggle as he panicked after picking up the blocks. As I watched him deduce the whereabouts of the wood, I remember thinking that this guy picked up on things fast. It was then that he walked into the desert. I could have just left him or killed him right then.
I followed again.
I remember asking myself why I cared about what happened to this guy. It wasn't long until he reached a village. I knew this one well: one of my underlings lived here in disguise. In fact, that was the first person he met. Of course, it didn't end well. My subject screamed and ran away while the other villagers apprehended the boy.
Now it was getting interesting.
I made sure to hide as I got closer to the village. Wouldn't want one of the golems to trigger an alarm. I watched the boy through the window and listened to his conversation with the local priest. This was how I learned his name: Tony.
After the conversation, he went to bed. Now, I remember thinking, I can leave.
But I didn't.
I watched him sleep. I watched him sleep. I should have recognized the beginning of my obsession. I watched him and blushed for hours until I realized my situation and questioned it. Why was I watching him? Why was I so interested? I decided to find out. Was this boy a powerful warrior from another world?
So, the next morning, I decided to test Tony. I threw my special Chemical X at a nearby creeper and hid. For a few minutes, the mutant stomped around and decimated the village. I nearly thought Tony fled until he exited his shelter. As I watched the battle, I could see his inexperience. He flailed about and got hit as a consequence. He lacked coordination.
Definitely not a warrior.
I was close to giving up on him and having the monster end it, but then he surprised me. He scaled one of the houses and waited for my creation to stalk past. I thought he was hiding like a coward, but he then jumped and sliced off the mutant's head! I let out an involuntary gasp. I could feel my face heating up at my action.
What was wrong with me?
It was just a bit later when Tony left the village and walked north.
He was going to them.
Willingly.
Now my curiosity was pushed to its limit. Why would he go to the belly of the beast? Surely the villagers warned him of Shade Village.
Then it clicked.
He was going to talk to the rulers about the mutants... as if it were their doing. I laughed to myself as I watched him walk to and enter the village. All seemed to be going well until the security found him.
Strange. I felt myself fight the urge to rescue him...
I stayed in the dark as I followed the endermen dragging his limp body.
Dead? No, just unconscious.
They took him straight to the citadel. I knew going any further would be risky.
Why did I go anyway?
I threw down a potion of invisibility before following.
He woke in front of the rulers. I half expected them to kill him on sight. I guess his appearance peaked their interest as well.
Except for that ZomBrat Yaebi. He was always hostile towards the humans.
I mean, we all were, but Yaebi's hatred bordered on unhealthy. I was ready to tear him a new one for threatening my Tony.
It was at this point I remember thinking, MY Tony?
Where did this possessiveness come from all of a sudden? It had dawned on me that I had asked so many questions to no one but myself today.
I hadn't listened to my former acquaintances as they interrogated Tony. I just watched his face. I wondered how his glasses had remained intact throughout this whole ordeal. It wasn't long until he was brought to one of the spare rooms. There, he slept. There, I watched.
I was so wrapped up in my activity, I didn't hear what finally woke him. He looked around frantically. I was afraid my invisibility had worn off.
Until I heard the sound.
It was a slurping sound. I knew it well. The only girls naive enough to see what they want when they wanted. I looked up to see Slag and Mire hanging from the ceiling. I felt annoyed at the intrusion and quickly jumped up and nudged them.
I had to stifle a giggle as they fell and blamed eachother. Tony could only watch in confusion.
My entertainment soon ended, however, when Mire got on Tony's bed and crawled to him. Slag could only watch as her skin would probably burn Tony alive. I was close to snatching Mire by her hair as she got closer to him.
Suddenly, the door opened. It was Skelly.
I was glad for the interruption, but I was unnerved by Skelly's behavior. She acted so civil. She usually hated humans. I immediately suspected her, but I had no time to stay. My potion was wearing off. I had to step away and use another one.
I caught up to them outside. I gasped. Tony was facing off against one of the mutants I sent there for scouting purposes: the Endermutant. Tony was beaten by the creature badly. He even looked at the other rulers for help. They offered none.
They were gonna let my Tony die!
Tony was on his own until Slag and Mire joined in. He stood a better chance and even chopped my creation's arm off. I was surprised, but still smiled.
Does that make me a sadist?
Tony left the Shade Village with a piece of my creation. We eventually returned to the normal village.
But not for long.
Tony began another trek to the Castle of those blasted village rulers. This trip would take two days. Would I really follow him, unnoticed, for two days?
Yes. I don't know why... but I want him. I've grown possessive for reasons I can't explain. I want him.
The next two days' journey gave me ample time to get closer to my obsession. At night, when he slept, I crept up to him. I laid down next to him. I didn't feel so alone anymore. I blushed.
On the second day, I woke earlier than usual. I made my temporary bed in a tree and went to sleep. Wouldn't want him finding me and asking questions.
But I was careless.
I fell asleep too long. When I woke and returned to his campsite, he was gone. I lost him.
Damn it.
I ran toward the Castle.
When I got there, I saw Ingot taking a limp Tony inside. She beat him badly. I wanted to rage for what she did to my relieved, but had a better idea. I used another splash potion of invisibility. I quickly followed them inside. Tony was taken to a room and didn't wake until Atlas, the librarian ruler, showed up hours later.
Tony was taken to the Village Council. He stood before them all and told his tale while I stood behind him. Ingot was staring right at me, but she couldn't see me. That was the thing about golems: even when invisible, mobs can be spotted.
The meeting only lasted a short time, but they all had their conclusion: me. It's not safe for me to watch anymore. I must leave, but I know my beloved will find me.
After all, it was fate that I fell for him...