Noticeably Calmer Author's Notes
yawn*. [stretches] *cracks fingers* [rubs negativity from eyes]
Alright, now that I'm done sulking, I'll get back to work. On with the story!
Chapter fifteen! Thomas is starting this time. :D
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Thoma's POV
The new room was spacious and cool, so the heat and stuffy ness from the other one was no longer a problem. I couldn't sleep, and I didn't know why. It was probably because there were monsters nearby, Since I could hear the rattling and groaning and such. I noticed that Lila hadn't fallen asleep either.
She was staring at me with unfocused eyes. "Hey", I whispered, trying not to wake the others. She blinked. "Umm, Hi. I didn't mean to wake you..." I smiled. "You didn't. I just couldn't sleep." Lila nodded. "Me neither. I think it's because of all the noise outside." Now I nodded. "I think so too."
Lila got up carfully so as to not disturb Valory. "Wanna have some fun?" She took out an old and rusty iron sword from a cobweb-ridden box. I gratefully took it. "I didn't know that was what you guys were carrying." Lila smiled as she pulled out two small pouches. "Yeah, it's where we keep our weapons and important stuff."
She gestured for me to follow her and we exited the house cautiously. There was a few monsters, but not enough for it to count as a horde. I felt strangely calm while wielding the sword. Probably because it was an actual weapon.
Lila took four small knives from both pouches, their blades a blue tinge. "Do you throw them?" Lila looked at me. "Of course. What else would I do with twelve throwing knives?" I shrugged. "Fair enough." We walked up to the mobs, and the fun began.
I swiped down all sorts of monsters, from endermen to zombies. For some reason, though, there were no creepers. Hadn't been since we met Simon. Lila threw those blades of her so fast and accurately that even the endermen couldn't teleport away before they hit.
She threw them in an arc, so to speak. But each one had a specific target, and they all flew true. It seemed that she only needed to hit them with one, as they dropped dead shortly after. She went by picking up the knives on the floor as she threw new ones. On and on we fought, me swinging the sword and her running around shanking everybody.
It took half of the night, but eventually all the plains were empty. We met up at the door to the house, sweating, panting, and smiling goofily at one another. "That... was... really damn... fun..." she smiled tiredly. "Yeah... I know... should... do it again... some time..."
I nodded, unable to speak anymore. We walked in and slumped on our beds. "Good... night, Lila." She nodded. "Good night... Thomas..." she closed her eyes and fell asleep, exhausted.
I drifted off almost as soon as my head hit the pillow, but before darkness could envelop me in it's soothing embrace, I saw myself, a glint of gold at the edges of my irises. Before I could react, I closed my eyes and dreamed.
Of fire and death.
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Sarah's POV
When I woke up, both Lila and Thomas were snugly in their beds, dirty and sweaty.
Did not want to know. I left the house to go hunting again, as breakfast relied on me most of the time. I was out the door before I realized that Eba hadn't been in her bed. She was actually outside, putting up a fence around the garden.
"Good morning, Eba. How're you doing?" She was a bit surprised but managed to compose herself, blushing as she did. "Um... h-hi, Sarah. How, uh... how're yourself?" I smiled. "You first. Why are you out here building?" She looked at the garden, the light red on her face turning crimson. "I just wanted it to look pretty. And I felt that a fence would do that. I built the path." She mumbled the last sentence, and I looked down.
Indeed there was a stone path leading from the house to the garden, framed with colorful flowers on the outside. "It looks great, Eba. Well, I'm off to hunt. Want anything specific?" I knew the answer before she even responded, but I listened anyway. "Yes! I'd love some mutton, if you can find any... please?" I smiled and nodded.
Just as I was turning to leave, I remembered something important. I took a small leather packet from my bag, and handed it to her. "What's this?" She asked as she opened it. "For emergencies, or when you're feeling a little peckish." Her look of wonder made me feel like the best person in the world.
Inside the leather packet were the ten strips of mutton jerky I had made for Eba. She took one and nibbled the end, closing her eyes and savoring the treat. "Mmm... oh, this is so good! Thank you Sarah!" Eba threw herself at me and embraced me in a big bear hug. She had caught me by surprise and I blushed so deeply I was sure my face was glowing red.
"Yo-you're welcome, Eba." She held on to me for a moment longer before pulling away, her face deep scarlet. "I, uhh... better get back to building... bye..." she teleported away, and I sighed. Probably should have asked her for a teleport to the sheep feeding grounds...
I walked into the forest, golden helmet on my head, and bow in hand.
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Simon's POV
I woke up with an ugly pulsing coming from my eyes. I opened them and realized that a small ray of sunlight was filtering through the wall. I groaned and put on my goggles, shielding my eyes from it's light. I stood up and stretched, noticing that Eba and Sarah were not around. I walked outside and found the plains devoid of any life except for the plants.
I shambled over to the furnace and lit it up again, wanting to finish forging the other metal ingots. I was taking out the second one when Eba teleported at the garden, planks in tow. She was wearing her Caribbean style tunic. I waved and she smiled back. Returning to my task, I cooked up another two ingots before I heard Eba yell triumphantly. "There! It's done!"
I turned and realized that in the span of a few hours she had built a fence around the farm plot which was probably the size of the house. I smiled at her. "Looks great, Eba! How did you finish it so quickly?" She looked at her feet and held her arms behind her back, blushing. "I'm an enderman... or endergirl... I do this stuff often..." She was so cute when she mumbled.
I nodded, still smiling, and continued smelting. I heard her walk up behind me. "What are you doing?" I answered without turning. "Smelting iron. With all the monsters hanging about we're gonna need strong tools." Eba nodded and picked up one of the finished ingots. "It's so smooth... how did you make this?" I smiled, still not turning.
"I'm a creeper. My clan's people are great forgers, and it's one of the first things they teach us." She nodded, still running her hand along the cool metal. "How do you make tools from this?" I pulled out another finished ingot. "I need to melt it again and pour the metal into a mold. Then, after it cools, I put a handle on it and presto! Tool is built."
I put another clump of ore into a stone ingot mold I made yesterday. Eba started playing with the other ingots, piling them up and making small structures. We heard the door open and turned towards the sound. Thomas walked out, a faint smile on his face. I waved, and Eba walked over to hug him. "Hey guys. What're you doing up so early?"
Eba giggled. "We're not early, you're late! And I wanted to finish the fence. Simon is making liguots." I smiled. "Ingots!" Thomas walked over and picked one up. "You're really good at this, Simon." I nodded and got back to work, a smile on my face. "Thanks." Thomas looked at Eba.
"Where's Sarah?" She pointed towards the forest. "Hunting. She said she would bring some mutton for me." Thomas nodded and wandered off, towards the opposite forest. "I'm going to gather some more wood. Feel free to come with me, Eba." She hurriedly walked up to him and tagged along. I smiled, tending to the metal.
Like a duck and it's mother, those two.
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Eba's POV
We gathered a lot of logs, and I kept teleporting them home as soon as Thomas brung the trees down. It was exhausting, but I knew that the wood was necessary. Besides, Thomas said that I could use it to make sculptures, and I had promised Sarah to show her how. She also promised to teach me how to use a bow...
I started munching on some of the mutton jerky Sarah made for me. I knew it wasn't an emergency, but it was just so good... I couldn't resist having a bite or two. I need to make something r her one of these days... I know...
We ended up making a clearing in the middle of the forest, filled with ugly stumps. Thomas suggested that we uproot them so there was more space for new trees and saplings. It was hard work, but after a few hours there was a nice and mostly clean area without trees or underbrush.
"We could have a picnic here later, once the new grasses settle in." I nodded enthusiastically. "I'd love that! We could have everyone over here eating together!" Thomas nodded and we both walked towards the house. I could see that Lila and Valory had gotten up while we were cleaning, so I waved. Valory noticed and waved back, then she hit Lila so she could wave too.
I love my new family so much.
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Valory's POV
I saw the whole thing. Lila leaving with Thomas, the monster massacre, their happy faces when they returned... and I was mad. No, I was pissed. Lila knew how much I liked the guy, but then she goes and takes him on a joyride. Without me! I woke up to her sleeping like a baby. I was so mad that I pushed her off her cobweb hammock once I was out of mine.
It took her a second to gather her bearings, but when she stood up and saw my face, her tiredness vanished. "Val? What's wrong?" I left the house seething. 'What's wrong'??? 'What's wrong'??? How selfish of her! I saw Simon at his newly built furnace, tending to the flames. Instead of going to talk to him, though, I sat down next to Eba's newly made path.
Lila left the building, her eyes still weary and groggy. "Val? Talk to me. What did I do this time?" I felt tears well up in the corners of my eyes, but I held them back. "What you always do, Lila! You've always been the pretty one, the smarter one, the better one, and I'm always left in the dust. I'm sick of it!" She walked over and sat down beside me.
"I... I'm sorry. It's about Thomas, isn't it? I didn't mean to give the wrong impression, I just-" I interrupted her before she could continue, my face blood red. "You never do." I said in a husky voice. "Everything just comes natural to you. The boys, the knowledge, the skills. You never mean anything. You just do it. It's always been easy for you. Trapping, combat, sewing, everything! You've always been the better one and it makes me feel sick! Like I'm not even necessary or important to anyone at this point."
The tears came as I finished the last sentence, pouring down my cheeks. Lila spoke after a while, once I had composed myself somewhat. Simon was pretending not to listen. "You are important. To me. To mom. She always loved you more, and that made me jealous. I trained so hard that I became good at everything, just so mom would feel proud of me. I never thought it would hurt you like this. I'm sorry."
She hugged me, and it took a while for me to return the hug. Some time later, I noticed Thomas and Eba were walking towards us from the forest. Eba waved at us, and I waved back. When Lila didn't wave, I punched her softly in the arm and she jumped. She waved halfheartedly, and I hugged her.
Even if it kills me, she will forever be my sister, and I will always love her very much.
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Author's POV
So! I'm am very happy with this one. I try to keep my emotions on a leash, but this one made my breathing feel restricted. I almost cried. :')
I now have three stories! The second one is the lore for this one, prewritten stuff for whenever I can't push anything new out for any other story. As writer's block vaccines.
The third one is completely different and separate from K-O-W. It's a mafia story, about a boy named Jack who was brought up by the mob. Its weird, but I love it. Hope you do too. It's for mafia enthusiasts and curious people.
If you aren't either of those, then I can't help you.
Anywho, Thankyou for you time, support and patience. Have a great day!
~ LeMafiaKreb