Author's Notes
Alright, so uh... I didn't upload a chapter yesterday because of a trip my family took to go visit some relatives. However, I'll have more free time now to work on these chapters. Anywho, Reviews!
ThinMint (is it okay if I don't add the E?), I'm glad that you liked the chapter! Thank you for your support!
GiggiEba, thank you. Much thank you, in fact. :D
Anywho, let's get on with the story!
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Valory's POV
After an entire afternoon of playing, we were all tired. Except for Simon and Eba. They were always the last ones standing. Every. Single. Damn. Game!
Those two are the most skillful warriors I have ever seen. I mean, Simon spent an entire year in the wilderness by himself (or so he tells us), so I kind of get it. But Eba? The cute, shy, mutton-loving endergirl???
Simon got to cooking dinner, making a feast with all sorts of meats, a salad which consisted of dandelion with apple slices, and freshly baked bread in all sorts of shapes.
We were all stuffing our faces and laughing with each other. The house was filled with so many different smells. The delicious ones from all the food Simon was cooking, plus the smell of sweat and grass. We needed to have the windows and doors open because of all the smoke coming from the kitchen as well.
Ara had only stayed for the game, saying that she needed to do something. We said our goodbyes (Simon hissed his), and the creeper wandered back into the woods. The whole house had an aura of happiness.
Thomas picked out all the apple slices from the salad bowl and only ate that. This ticked off Sarah, and she shoveled a bunch of salad into Thomas's plate. The guy feigned dismay, and Sarah gave him a pointed look.
It felt so calm and peaceful in here, with everybody happy and tired. We went to bed a few hours later than we should've, but by then we were all half asleep anyway. Our two couples actually shared rooms, Simon going off with Iza and Thomas with Sarah.
Lila snickered and whispered in my ear (I had to lean down a little); "let's hope they don't keep us awake all night." I slapped her arm lightly and she snickered again. I opened my door and walked in, closing it behind me. I took off my turtleneck and threw it on top of my night stand.
All the rooms had two torches that provided all the light. I blew them out and flopped onto the bed. My window was always left open in case Nightshade wanted to come inside. I whistled for her, and my phantom flew in. She landed on the bed beside me, chirping and hopping closer.
I caressed her scaly cloth-covered head. Her sharp little talons made holes on my mattress. She inched closer and 'sat down' in the crook of my neck. Phantoms where very much like birds, except they were undead and didn't have beaks. I rubbed her back and she nuzzled my neck.
Nightshade rubbed up against my neck, enjoying my warmth. I felt a sudden urge to protect her, so I placed my arm around her cold scaly body. She chirped again, and I kissed the top of her head. "I love you, Nightshade. And I'll love you till the end of times. My widdle phantom giwl."
She chirped again and closed her fluorescent green eyes with double pupils. I sighed happily, and fell asleep minutes later.
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Sarah's POV
I sat on the edge of the bed and began taking off my boots. Thomas was gazing out the window, staring at the moon in wonder. While he was distracted, I took the liberty of changing into my night clothes. Contrary to popular belief, nothing 'hot' was going to happen.
I took off my shorts and pulled on my soft wool pants. Thomas was still busy so I quickly changed out of my leather shirt, the one Valory had made me, and pulled on a long-sleeved cloth one. I walked barefoot towards him and tapped his shoulder.
He slowly turned towards me, not taking his eyes off the moon for a split second. I smiled at him and he smiled too. He embraced me and I hugged him back. Then he took me by the hand and lead me to the bed. We decided to make everyone new beds, bigger and more comfortable.
I pulled a blanket over us and Thomas spooned me, nuzzling my neck and kissing my cheek. I giggled, and felt him smile. "Did you have fun?" I turned to face him.
"Lots. But I'm betting Eba and Simon enjoyed themselves the most." He laughed quietly.
"True. So nobody won any of the rounds, then." I shook my head and kissed him, pulling away after a second.
"I guess not." He chuckled at my response. We heard a thump from one of the rooms downstairs. We stayed quiet and heard a giggle as well as Simon's 'ow'. Thomas and I laughed quietly, trying to not wake anyone.
We got comfortable and I kissed him gently. "I love you, Tom." He smiled, and I saw that strange flash of gold in his eyes.
"I love you too, Sarah." I turned around and let him spoon me. Just as we were drifting off into sleep, a second thump and a 'lords dammit...' came from downstairs along with another giggle.
Life was good.
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Simon's POV
I entered Iza's room and began to take off my hoodie. The slime girl arranged her pillows so there was room for me. She liked pillows, and slept practically buried in them. I hung my hoodie in her dresser. Thomas and I had made one for every room, a large wooden piece of furniture with drawers for underwear and space to hang clothes.
I had taken all my gear off before beginning dinner. The only thing I never took off was my hoodie and goggles. Both were special to me. Now, since it was night-time and I was with Iza, my goggles came off. I stared at the amber-colored glass and metal rim.
Memories flooded me, and the bottle where I kept my emotions threatened to burst. I breathed deeply and put the goggles in my hoodie's pockets. Iza stared timidly at me from the corner of the room holding some clothes. I raised an eyebrow at her.
"What's wrong?"
She smiled shyly and blushed. "I-I want to change into my night clothes, Simon. A-And it's kind of embarrassing to do so with you here..." I blinked and smiled.
"Sorry, Z. I'll, uh... I'll just stand in the corner." I turned around and waited. After a few seconds, my curiosity got the better of me and I peeked. She was inches from my face, a bright smile on her lips.
Her proximity made me jump, and I hit my head on the wall. Iza giggled.
"Ow. What's the big idea?"
"I had already changed, silly. Just wanted to see how perverted you were."
"I'm not perverted! Just... morbidly curious, perhaps." She giggled again. I loved the fluttery sound, one of the few things that made me feel truly happy.
"Oh, you think I'm funny, do you? Well, laugh at this!" I quickly walked behind her and tickled her sides. She giggled more, and began to crumble into a ball on the floor. I kept tickling, alternating from her sides to her neck.
"S... sto-op! He... he, Simon! Stop I-it!" I smiled.
"Never!"
"Ha, ha! Quit it! C-can't... cant breathe! He, ha-ha! Simon!"
"Okay, Okay, I'll stop." She caught her breath after a while and sat up.
"Help me up?"
I bent down to help her, and she knocked me over with a push. I hit the floor with a thud, but it didn't hurt. She giggled, and I feigned frustration. "Lords dammit... I've fallen for your tricks once again."
She smiled and crawled onto my chest. We were almost the same height (5'9 to 5'8ish), but she looked so small and cute just resting on top of me. I caressed her head and ran my fingers through her dark-brown hair. I could feel her heart beat, thumping to the rhythm of mine.
After a while, I began to worry that she had fallen asleep like that, so I stopped playing with her hair. She looked up sleepily. "What's wrong?" I smiled.
"Nothing's wrong, Z. Just thought the bed might be more comfortable than my chest." She snuggled closer, sighing happily.
"The bed doesn't smell like you. It doesn't breathe. And I can't feel it's heart beating, or it's fingers running through my hair. No, I think you are much more comfortable." My smile widened and I rubbed her cheek.
"Well, you might be comfortable, but I'm still on the floor. Tell you what, if you let me get up and onto the bed, you can use me as a pillow for the next three days." She looked up, interested and smiling lightly.
"Make it five and we've got a deal."
"Done." She giggled and reluctantly sat up. I stretched my limbs and hopped to my feet. I rearranged some pillows so Iza would be sleeping on top of them and her neck wouldn't hurt in the morning. I patted the pillows and she crawled onto the bed, laying down in the same fashion as before.
I closed my eyes and sighed happily, rubbing her back and caressing her hair. She fell asleep a few minutes later, and I followed suit shortly after. My last thought sailed through my mind before darkness enveloped me.
My friend, my love, and my muse.
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Theridas's POV
I stuffed a pack full of extra clothes and food. Ella was sitting on the corner of the bed talking quietly with lady Anastasia. The ex-Queen looked weak and tired, but still smiled at Ella's jokes and followed the conversation.
Monsul had finished the armor, and I put it on to try and blend in. We didn't have time for the blacksmith to make a set for lady Anastasia, so we would have to be quick. The armor consisted of a dark cloak that was just short of floor-length, and metal parts that were a brighter shade of maroon.
Once everything was ready, I approached The former queen.
"My lady, are you Ready?"
"Yes Theridas. I want to find my daughter."
"And find them we shall, my queen. But, uh... might take some time. You're just going to have to bear with me. Darkness finished the portal a few hours ago, and is about to give a speech to his troops. We are going to sneak into the ranks and go through the portal with them."
Ella and lady Anastasia nodded. "Alright. Good. Uh... we're going to climb out the window so nobody sees us, okay?" They nodded again. I put on the red helmet and climbed onto the windowsill. It was difficult with the armor, but I managed.
Once the three of us were outside, I lead them towards the flat area where darkness had built his nether portal. His entire Argonaut division was already there, standing to attention.
The monsters that stood here may look intimidating, but they wouldn't act on their own accord. We would be safe among them. We sneaked into their ranks, waiting for Darkness to finish his speech and send us through.
"...mentus occation! We are about to invade the overworld, where I will become ruler of every realm! There are six clans situated there, filled with cowards who quake behind their meek warriors.
We will destroy them, and burn their houses to the ground! Tear down their walls and castles, slay every last one of them! Then, I will travel to the End realm, and kill their precious enderdragon! Without their beloved guardian, no spirit or demon will ever be able to defeat me!"
The warriors cheered, and I felt shivers run down my spine. Kill the what dragon? Burn their houses down? I stared forwards worriedly, feeling my companions shift. I turned and looked at Ella.
The young Ghast girl held lady Anastasia's hand tightly, but no tears fell down her face. I stood straight once again. I must be brave. If not for them, then for myself.
"Now, my warriors! Onwards!" Darkness's roar caused the soldiers to shout triumphantly, and we began to move. The general stood beside Darkness, calling out his captains and troops.
"Patrol one! Move!" The patrol captain grunted, then he and his men stepped through the purple sheen of the portal. "Patrol two! Move!" We kept walking. So far so good.
We were almost there, one more patrol and we'd be out of the nether. Out of my home. Away from everything I've ever known. "Patrol Six! Move!" The Patrol in front of us stepped through the portal, and we walked up to it.
I could just barely make out green shapes on the other side, waving along with the portal. "Patrol seven!" This is it.
The general didn't say another word. Darkness stepped forward, overlooking the remaining troops.
"Captains! Arrest Theridas and ex-Queen Anastasia. Then bring them to me."
A knot appeared in my throat, and fear rose deep in my belly. Lords no.
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Author's Notes
Ah! I'm sorry I posted this so late! I'll try to work on that, I promise! :d
I don't want to spoil anything, so, eh...
Thank you all so much for your time and support. Have an awesome day! (Cuz you'll probably be reading this in the day) :D
~ LeMafiaKreb