Author Note:

*Awkwardly pushes out new chapter, hoping nobody will notice it's been almost two months*

I'm sorry! *Drops to knees* Forgive me! A lot has been going on, and I fear it's only going to get more hectic for the rest of the year. I'm in grade twelve, and I've been trying to maintain my marks while figuring out what to do with my life. Wanna hear a story?

As the somewhat sully and somber student, strut into school assembly on a dull winter's afternoon, they glanced lazily up at the projector boards. It had been a long night, and therefor their eyes were hazy to the list of details. However, they soon recognized the all too familiar names which belonged to the intellectuals and academics of the grade. They gave an uninterested hum, "award ceremony, huh?"

John Doe
Jane Doe
Sarah Connor
Sylent Doom
John Cena

"Wait, what the fuck?"

I got an academic excellence award. Which means my GPA is higher than 12.5, or something... I felt sooooo awkward up on that stage, next to all the super nerds. Everyone was super confused. I was super confused. But that aside, I figure if I actually spend the next semester trying to do well, I could get an overall academic award, which looks super good on pretty much any application. Umm, so... yeah. Sorry in advance. It seems I might become more of a hermit than I have been...

As for the rest of my life...

Game development and plot writing. Could be fun, huh? I'll go to university (no idea which one) and take a gap year. During that year, I'm going to backpack around, probably visit relatives over in the U.S. Hey, maybe I'll bump into some of you guys! I'll work as I go, with a handy citizenship I picked up about seventeen years ago. As long as I don't make enough to pay tax, I should be fine. After that, might trek over to Europe. I've heard they have some good food over there. But really, I have no idea what'll happen. Something tells me I might not get back in time for my university course though. ':D

... I just don't understand how people can stay in the same old life forever...

Ahem, well... here's a chapter! Oh, also, the next chapter will be out super quick (hopefully in time for someone's birthday,) since I started writing it ages ago.

Enjoy.

Starting Perspective: David

The start of a word.

Felix had made a full recovery. Well rested, and full of questions. I began wondering if I could get away with knocking him out again.

He had woken us all up with his girlish scream, closely followed by "A- A- Amber!?"

The humour behind the event was lost on me.

It took Raven a good half an hour to explain the situation. "She doesn't like you, she was just healing you. No, if you get injured again she'll probably refuse. I don't know the fucking science behind it!"

It was a short walk to the cave's entrance.

We had saddled up our gear, and left some behind. Isaac packed the food and water, Key carried the Ender Dragon egg, I heaved the utensils, along with Sky's ammunition. I felt a little sketchy about having fifty loose rounds at the bottom of the backpack, but not much could be done about that. For some reason, the blue haired girl had strapped my black case around her shoulder, the one that accidently came with us. I had tried to explain that it wasn't necessary, but she didn't seem bothered. I wasn't about to argue with someone who wouldn't reply.

The group came to a halt before the gaping mouth of stone.

A moment of silence gave our respect, and our apprehension. I cleared my throat. "Okay, we go in, we get straight out. No detours, no exploration. Everyone got that?"

"Aye, Cap'n" Raven mocked.

I shot her a look.

She tilted her head slightly, intrigued. A challenge rose in her eyes, answering to my unusual aggression.

It took me a moment to realise what was happening. My mind was obviously on other things. "Sorry."

The redhead nodded.

I turned my attention to the rest of the group. "Any questions?"

"Y- Yes." Felix started.

My eyes rolled on their own accord. "What?"

He seemed to pick up on my mood, but wasn't dissuaded. "Can I have a weapon, or something?"

"Do you know how to use one?"

"Well, n- no."

"So do you think you'd be of any help?"

"I-"

"We can't spare tools on a useless fighter." My gaze narrowed.

"I'm sure I can help someho-"

"You can't."

"David," Raven growled "can I talk to you for a sec?"

I stayed put, just wanting to be on our way.

She wrapped a fist around my collar and began dragging me off. "Just come here you fuckwit."

We put a fair length of distance between us and the others, retreating into the long grass of the pastures. She dropped her hold on me, whirling around. "What the fuck is going on?"

My mouth pulled in an odd direction. "What do you mean?"

"Felix has had nothing but bad luck since meeting us! You don't need to go rubbing insult to injury."

Silence was my answer.

"Don't tell me this as all because you're jealous. 'Oh no, Amber was sleeping with another man!' Are you fucking kidding me? Get the fuck over it."

"I wouldn't expect you to understand."

Her face dropped. Frozen in place. I could hear her teeth grinding. "Oh… that's rich." An unbelieving humour intruded her speech. "That's so rich… Because, I haven't been watching my best friend, sleeping with another woman for the past few weeks. And I mean, I didn't have to sit by and watch as the person I liked, found some other girl, and ran off with her."

My stomach was queasy. Best friend? And the person she liked… Isaac?

"Get your shit together." Turning, she stormed off back towards the group.

Her words hung in my head… Best friend. She didn't have anyone else… did she? Online, when she was the cocky LeftHandedSiren, we talked about everything. And at school we may have hated each other, but out of the whole class, I knew her best.

I felt childish.

Coming back had been awkward enough. After all, I was supposed to be some type of leader and I had gone and blown up at the newbie. Nevertheless, Raven handed him one of her hatchets with the words "loose it and I'll kill you." Before I knew it, we were stepping through the darkness.

It was a time before we had a torch assembled. The mob's amusement was obvious as the four humans fumbled their way around the dark. Eventually though, the cavern lit up, a golden glow casting long shadows from every shape.

The annoyance and guilt was recognisable enough in my mind. I let the others take the lead, and opted to the back of the caravan, trailing Sky. I focused on her footsteps, trying to let out my pent up breath.

She was quiet, almost as much as Isaac. Her unpolished school shoes made no noise on the uneven stone. It seemed natural to her, like a passive ability. I suppose it ran parallel with her career…

I almost ran into her when the whole group came to a halt.

Zoe held a hand up from the front, signalling the pause. We stopped to listen. At first, there was nothing but the dull echo of empty space. But within moments, the hammer of tools took its place. Dozens of them.

An image flashed to mind of the last time we were down here. When I met Zoe, she was being held captive by humans. Villagers. They certainly weren't friendly towards hybrids.

We began moving again, quieter. I found myself cringing at every misplaced noise. They usually came from Felix.

Every step seemed to bring us closer to the racket, and it soon felt like the pounding iron was right next to us, ready to break through the confines of our cavern and spill light into the darkness. The solid ground quivered with every hit. It was nerve-wracking.

The ground underfoot was beginning to become more brittle, as if in premonition to the miner's picks.

I saw Zoe signal towards a coming fork, a rough tunnel that split off from our current track. It caved upwards steeply, and looked about as doggy as Scientology. It gave me an off feeling, like when you peer into a carton of milk, and just know that it's well past expired. I almost voiced my concerns, but held my tongue. There was no evidence to back up my gut. Besides…

It was probably nothing.

We carried onwards, starting up the ascent. I could already feel my muscles complaining. Maybe they were just telling me to stop.

The others had hurried on ahead, anxious to reach the top without delay. But Sky hadn't moved far from me. She must have been able to, she seemed fit enough. Her eyes scanned back, a little curious at my hesitation.

A thundering crack shook the entire cavern. A string of explosions, showering us in debris from the unchecked roof above. The stone shrieked, and split in a hundred places. And all at once, it began falling.

Without so much as I thought, I snatched for Sky's wrist, and heaved her towards me, launching the both of us backwards down the slope. That terrifying feeling of uncontrolled weightlessness… I pulled the falling girl as close as I could, trying to shelter her from the inevitable impact.

The descent brought us flipping over, and all at once, the solid face of stone rushed in at us, and smacked with full force against my unprepared legs. They crumbled, and we went rolling, sliding across the brittle surface with enough force to snap something inside my body. Unable to stop myself, I cried out at the sudden lashing of pain.

Outfall and rubble scattered around us, rolling like a stampeded where we ran at its head. Large boulders clamped away the lingering light from Raven's torch, slamming us into darkness like prison bars.

And then it was still.

Faint clatters of unrested pebbles were all that remained. A haze of dust coated the air, making me scoff as it twitched my throat.

I heard Sky do the same, a light coughing fit. It was odd, hearing her make a noise. But the revelation soon waned from mind as the uncontrollable pain caught up with my observations. I was battered and bruised all over, that much was sure. But…

I lay motionless, lungs heaving breath through grimaced teeth. Groaning, I mad the effort to lift my head, trying to stare down at the main source of my agony.

The darkness was too thick.

I couldn't see a thing. Briefly, I recalled my physics one 'o' one class. I had elected it as a way to pass time, but it had always been far more work than I was prepared to deal with. Nonetheless, it taught me a bit.

If there's no source of light at all, your eyes will never adjust. If it's completely sealed off from every ray and spark, then you won't even be able to see your hand in front of your face.

It scared the shit out of me.

"Sky," I paused to cough "are you alright?"

There was a silence, before a single noise resonated through the space. "I-" It cut off, as if swallowed back down. A start of a word. It sounded uneven and unsure, as if it had lay unused for years.

Surprise jumped through my pain, but didn't stay for long. She wasn't going to continue. "Tap on the stone. Once for 'yes', twice for 'no'."

A second ticked by before a single flat beat echoed out.

"Are you alright?"

Tap. Yes.

"Are you hurt anywhere?"

Tap, tap. No.

I let out a sigh of relief. "Alright…"

Tap, tap, tap. Three?

I took a guess at what she meant. "No, I think my leg is broken."

Stone shifted as the girl shuffled towards my voice. It was a moment before she found me, her palm planting on my face by accident.

"Yep, hi." I spoke distortedly through her fingers.

She retreated quickly, hesitating before she poked at my chest, then at my stomach. She was trying to find her way to the injury. I tensed my jaw, hoping she wouldn't fuck the next one up. Her finger grazed my thigh, unsure itself. Thankfully, she had dodged the bullet. Her next touch took her to my knee.

"Other leg."

Readjusting, she placed her fingers on my right calf. It was light, but enough to make me wince. Her pause was evident, but she didn't retract this time.

"Just get it over with."

If I could see her, she probably would have nodded. Her hands clasped around the limb, as gentle as possible, but still trying to get a job done. My teeth ground against each other as I groaned through them. She ran down the length of the bone, checking every fault.

I gasped in breath as she finished the examination.

Tap. Yes, it's definitely broken.

It was a moment before I could ask. "How many breaks?"

She tapped twice. Two, huh? Fantastic.

"David!" A barely audible voice echoed into the darkness. "David, tell me you're alright…"

Amber… She sounded worried.

"We're fine! Just a few scrapes."

Isaac's octave rose up. "Hang on, I'm gonna blow a hole in this mess."

A shot of adrenaline hit my heart. "No! Don't! You'll bring the entire mountain down on our heads. We'll just find another way around."

"We still have the torch, how are you planning to see?"

The lies just kept coming. "We can still see fine. There's a glow coming from down the other tunnel. We'll head that way."

It was a time before anyone replied.

"So, we'll meet you in Veradale then?" Amber asked, at odds.

"Yeah, that sounds good."

"Promise?"

…How was I supposed to reply to that? My chest tightened as I forced the words out. "Promise."

"…Okay." Nothing moved for a while. It was just quiet, suspenseful quiet. "Be careful."

I heard the faint shift of stone as she climbed away.

"We'll meet you at The Groggy Zombie!" Isaac planned, following after her.

…The Groggy Zombie? An image popped into my head. It was quiet an amusing one. My mind soon returned to the present, only to realise we were well and truly alone. It felt kind of empty, having the group split up again…

"Don't do anything stupid…" A mumble came from the other side.

My expression rose slightly. "We'll be careful, Raven."

"Mm."

The axe wielder scuffled away, leaving us for real this time.

I waited until I was sure it was just the two of us, letting out a sad sigh. It was still pitch black, but I could feel my remaining companion hovering. "Sorry Sky."

The dull echo of the cavern was her only reply.

Perspective Change: Sky

I understood why he lied.

He didn't want to worry them. Maybe it was a good thing. Or maybe not. But he hadn't said a word since. And neither had I.

The hammer of picks began soon after the explosion, drilling towards us with more and more certainty. As far as I could tell, David had no idea if they were hostile or not. But with his leg broken, and no light source, we didn't really have more than one option. The other tunnel might still be open, but picking our way through the dark…

Caves were scarier than I had imagined.

Subconsciously, I reached down for the waist of my skirt, pulling my shirt up a little to get at what was underneath. Easing the crumpled box out, I flipped up its lid and selected a joint, placing it between my lips.

My other hand struck at the lighter.

The darkness vanished, and the new light shocked my eyes, making me retreat from it. David's gaze snapped to the source, and replaced a dull expression with one of disbelief. Silently, a hue rose to my cheeks, as I realised how stupid I had been.

I hid the reaction behind my cigarette, as I set it alight.

The boy stuck his tongue between his lips, moistening them briefly before he spoke. "You've had that the entire time?"

I didn't respond.

It took him a while to realise I wouldn't. "You forgot about it?"

My jaw clenched, adding another shade to my skin. I snapped the lid shut, dousing out the flame with a sharp click.

He chuckled. "Alright, alright, let's just get out of here."

After a moment of hesitation, I struck the fire again, shooting him a quick glance before looking around.

The cavern was littered with dulled stones and mismatched chips of debris. The entire surface seemed uneven and odd, like grass covered with autumn leaves. Except instead of the brightly coloured oranges, yellows and reds, only a single boring grey made up the palette. As I traced the shade outwards to the edge of my lighter's range, I caught on the other tunnel, or at least what was left of it…

Large dishevelled boulders occupied most of the opening, however, a small trail still patterned its way through the destruction, leaving a small gap of space. It would be a squeeze, but I could probably make it.

But David…

I heard a ruffle behind me as the boy tried to rise. His wince echoed.

My head turned just in time to see the beginning of his fall. It took a moment to register, but I quickly pushed to my feet, and latched onto him. He was a lot heavier than I had imagined, and I barely managed to keep us upright. But in a moment, we steadied.

"Thanks."

I nodded, struggling to keep the lighter from burning either of us. Taking a breath, I pointed towards the gap in the rubble, relaying my thoughts.

He hesitated for a moment, "yeah?"

Yeah? Could he make it or not? My eyes adverted up to him, realising how close we were, his face only a few centimetres away. It was easy to tell he was still in pain, but he seemed focused on the task ahead. His chin revealed a slight stubble…

"Let's give it a try."

I began to step away from him, but his hand caught my shoulder. I looked back, surprised.

"S- Sorry." His expression was sheepish, "I'm not sure if I can…"

Nodding, I returned to his side, and let him place an arm over me. I held his waist in support, with only a slight pause. Would this cause trouble with the white-haired girl? The thought left my mind as we took our first step, and started towards the opening.

Briefly, I noted one of the supply packs was still attached to him, as was the black instrument case attached to me. Would he be okay to carry it? If we were going to find a way out of here, then it would be a long walk. And with his leg the way it was…

I didn't ask.

Author Note:

Alright, I have a confession to make... I'm broke, and unemployed. If you guys still want to play MC, somebody'll have to volunteer a server. Gomennasai.

Another thing... SIX FUCKING PAGES OF REVIEWS. ARE YOU SERIOUS? I'VE BEEN POSTPONING THIS FOR SO LONG, BECAUSE I KNOW IT'LL TAKE ME A GOOD THREE HOURS TO GET THROUGH. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU- *Sigh*

Last thing... One of you struck up a conversation with me, and it was really nice. We shared Skype details, and chatted for a few days, went through some stuff, figured out some stuff, and took some steps forward. It felt really good to be able to open up to someone so simply, I haven't done that in a long time... And then, I went quiet again. Days ticked by, and I kept thinking that I had to message you back. But I didn't, because my time was just eaten up, and with each day that passed, I felt increasingly guilty. I know I shouldn't start talking to anyone, because I can never stick to a conversation. A distraction comes in, and then I'm gone for months. I can't just turn back up, if I'm going to do the same thing all over again. So... I'm sorry. If anybody needs help, or advice, or occasional support, I'm here for you. But I'm a sucky friend...

So, reviews! (Six pages of them) (Hyping myself up after all that!)

Funniest Review: ponyguy2003
"please update soon"
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Alfa: *Drum rolls on desk* (I actually did that) TIED FOR THE RECORD FOR MOST CHAPTERS READ IN A DAY! Hahaha, sucked in. You can blame CreepingAngel50 for that. Thanks for the support Alfa, and welcome to the Donut Brigade!
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DavidxKey: You know, I'm beginning to wonder if all these guest accounts that submit votes aren't the same person... Meh, vote counted!
Noah the Writer: Heyo! I'm glad you're enjoying it. Half Wither hmmmmm? Sadly, someone already submitted a Wither hybrid about six months ago ':D, so that'll have to have priority. Sorry 'bout that. But, I'll see if I can fit a 'Noah' in somewhere. Welcome to the Donut Brigade!
cloudscenexd: Hey... Sorry I'm such an idiot. There's still a bunch of Skype messages sitting on my phone, waiting to be replied to... Hahaha, you left a shit ton of reviews, I remember that now. Actually... TWO ENTIRE PAGES BELONG TO YOU! *Growls* No, I remember reading all of them while you were reading the story. It was pretty awesome actually. I enjoyed it. :) Still, I'm sorry I disappeared. I'm going to go and send you a message as soon as these are done. I hope you're not mad. And as far as these reviews go, I don't even know what to respond to. It seems like every chapter hit you with a new emotion, and every second word seems to be "plz", "pls" or "please." Still, I read through them all, and it made me laugh all over again. You're brilliant. Glad you've enjoyed it so far. :) Talk soon.
CreepingAngel50: *Reads username* *Glances around office nervously* Why? TIED FOR MOST CHAPTERS READ IN A DAY! Eight hours of reading!? Wow, you've got some strength. Glad you especially seemed to like the romance. I enjoy writing it, so yeah, it's good to get feedback about it. :) Welcome to the Donut Brigade!
UncleInTheAttic: Books? Yay! They've been added to the list. Thanks. :) And you're seriously convinced I'm a girl huh? Let's see, quiz... you score: 3.5/10... Are you even a fan? *Gives disgusted look* *Turns back* Live the rest of your pitiful life knowing you have failed. Death would be too good for you. *Spits* That pathetic attempt aside ;), "fleshed out" as in take the flesh from their bones, and scatter it around the room. Muha. You don't want Felix to die? Interesting... Oh Uncle, you can have me all to yourself if you really want, but it would be a whole lot of me not talking, and you trying to figure out what I'm thinking. :3 *Finds another review six pages later that starts with "OH MY GOD, YOUR NAME IS SARAH-"* Oh lordy lord, YOU ARE SUPER PERSISTENT! (It's kind of flattering actually, hahaha) Not a fan of KeyXZoe? I thought it was quite good! Yeah, actually, where the hell is Jaco? He's probably haunting us silently. Damn tree huger. YOU TOLD PEOPLE? *Shakes nervously* Yeah... I don't like my early writing either. Go back and read chapter one, it's terrible. See ya brother!

I just had a sudden thought. I haven't really ever tried to write something seductive... I kind of want to try it. But now I've got a weird feeling in the back of my throat. "Don't do it, you'll just embarrass yourself," it says. Meh, what's the worst that could happen? ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REVIEWERS HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A GUINEA PIG. God save you. (It's Mineking57)

A happy reader: As always, thank you! :) Quiz results: 5/10. Congrats on beating UncleInTheAttic (although that's not really a challenge.) 50% means a pass! Well done! Yeah, Zoe and Key was something I've been wanting to develop. Didn't really know how to do it though, but this way seems to work well. What do you think? Well, if David wasn't upset before, he certainly is now. But you're dead right about that kiss. Who knows if he'll ever tell Amber? You're a legend. Thanks for reviewing as always. Take care 'till next time, kay? :)
Ender: You sound worn out. Have things gotten any better since you reviewed? Glad Endergirl is still interesting though. And since everyone is asking about it, I may as well tell someone my gender. I'll just tell you. Keep it a secret though okay? You'll be happy to know, I'm a- *gets fake message* Oh, I'll tell you later. }:3
Mineking57: HAAAAAPPYYYYY BIIIIIIRTHDAAAAAAAY! It's a bit late by now, I suppose, but still! Get anything cool? As a present, I'll give you a clue to my gender... or would you prefer something else as a gift? Something a little more... alluring? Of course that could be dangerous, if you still think I'm not a girl... It's inconvenient at times like this, when I'm trying to say these things. If you knew I was a girl, then we could think about going a little further. Then again, it always has been hard for me to get close to guys... But, maybe if it's you... I could do it. I'm listening... so what do you want to do with me? (See note above)

*Slams head on desk* Dear god, my face was red the entire time I was writing it. And it wasn't even that good. Maybe I can't write erotica after all... Any of you guys feel like giving an amateur some tips?

Mineking57 (Continued): Ahem, sorry 'bout that... Heheh... Quiz results! 6/10! Nice! Best score so far. Love all your side notes. And dude! Update your stories more! Not that I can talk... Always good to hear from you. :) (Sees original review) FUCK YOUR PUNS.
Ghfux: Kill Amber and set David up with Key? Sure. You got it. Shall do. Thanks Sadistic Steve! :D
ANIMEFORDAYSXD: Have I complimented your username before? Because I feel like it definitely needs compliments. My compliments. Key and Zoe? Yeah, I wasn't sure if that came out right or not. *Goes back to read it* ...Hmm, could have been better. Anyway, thanks for following and reviewing!

*Doodaloodadoo doodaloodaoo* *Sleeps* *Wakes up two days later*

Elsi5445: Quiz score: 4/10. I even told you all of the answers... You're shipping Key and Zoe way too much. Chill bruh. Go eat a pickle.
Fleelfmuister: Quiz score: 3/10. YOU DID WORSE THAN UNCLEINTHEATTIC! Wooooooooooooooooow... Don't fear the meme squad! Way I see it, you've got three hours to convince them not to kill you! AKs or MKs? Well, depends on the situation I suppose. MKs are heavier and more for combat, where an AK could probably be used for hunting as well. Mind you, I've never shot either of them. Video games? MK. Zombie apocalypse? AK. Hows that for an answer? :P Chick-fil-a... I learn more about American culture every day. Thank you for continuing my education! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I'm going to ignore your other review, because I'm pretty sure you wrote it while you were drunk. :'D
Shine Archetype: Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine, lookin' fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnne! QUIZ RESULTS: 10/10! THE TRUE FAN IS HERE! You're so smart, your memory is brilliant, you are a god. SOOONGS! Thank you. :3 *Looks at Hopes and Memes* *Watches ten seconds* *Closes browser* I will neither confirm nor confirm my name to be Sarah. *Musical notes* I WILL TRAVEL ACROSS THE SEA, SEARCHING FAR AND WIDE, EACH WAVE TO RUMBLE BEHIND, THE SURFER THAT'S INSIDE! *Musical notes* Oh yeah, puns! ... *Flips table*
PBJFanFiction: You are very good at counting... Hey! Good to hear from you again! I MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY!? *Tears* AND WHY DO YOU ALWAYS GET SO MUCH COOL SHIT!? *Moar tears* Oh, except for those, how are you holding up? N- No chocolate? *Internet hug* I'm so sorry... You told me to listen to I'm Everywhere by Teknoaxe, and it was really good! Nice vocals on it too. So thanks for that. :) GEOMETRY DASH HOLY SHIT, YOU CANT PUT IT DOWN. What's your high score? Hope you're still enjoying the story. Take care. :)
Chase1998: Well, it was neither soon, nor after the next chapter of your all time favorite story, Hyperion Brat. :D Jealousy only got higher in this chapter... Not sure if it worked very well though, what do you think? And hey, thanks for checking in on me. I'll try to get another chapter of AFC out soon. Your support is always amazing. :)
Alton House: Ha, caught you in the act. Quiz scores: 3/10. Dude... "Amber being Amber at some point in this story." 'A' plus effort. Are you okay? You sound sick. In other news, apparently Klaus is now a lesbian, ZoeXKey is A.H. approved, and more guilt about the MC server incoming. D': Can you give me another bump on that EG Spinoff? I'm gonna read it again but my inbox is a mess. (Getting into the hundreds of missed messages now) Definitely the wooden version of the mask. Wait, you really are sick. Holy shit, are you alright? Still alive? Don't go dying on me! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmph, now you've got me worried...
MattyJones: Hahaha, glad you think so. I find sleep is a good way to build character relations.
welcometodalolz: Sorry 'bout the long update. Hopefully you found a way to fill your free time. :J A Fool's Conviction will get a new chapter soon, hopefully. Stay frosty. *Hurls* Never saying that again...

*Writes out rest of reviews* *Clicks save* *Internet throws a fit* *Loses reviews* Fuuuuuuu-

TichePotato: You sir/ma'am, are a legend! You should post your story on here so I can read it! But you're definitely right, we shouldn't be ashamed of writing and reading stuff we enjoy. I'll take your words to heart. "Society is broken. As hell." -TichePotato, 2016 Thanks for reading. :)
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Okay guys, that was waaaaaaaaaaaay too long. I've been getting encouragement from family, friends, and even some of you guys, to completely stop answering reviews. I really don't want to, but I can see what they're getting at. So... From now on, I'll only be answering the first ten reviews, and any that I feel need an answer. I'm really sorry, but this is killing the actual story. You guys mean so much to me, which is half of the reason I feel like giving you more to read. Long time followers, and people that I usually rant about things with (I'm looking at you Uncle, Herobrine, Alton, and others) I love talking to you guys especially, and I want to continue doing so. I'll try my best to manage everything better, but for now, The first ten reviews for each chapter, are the only ones that will be answered. By doing this, hopefully we'll be able to read the next chapter as soon as it's done. But, if you want to argue against this, or provide a different option, please go ahead.

You lot mean the world to me, and there's no doubt you were what encouraged and raised my passion. Tell me what you think. :)

Next chapter will be a special one, and should be released on the 17th of July. Hopefully you'll enjoy it. 'Till then, take care, use sticky notes, avoid HDMI cables, and don't forget to floss. ALSO HOW GOOD IS OVERWATCH, HOLY SHIT.

Ciao.

- Sylent