"Finally starting to recognize stuff again," Axel sighed gladly as they trotted up to the gates.
"Cheers to that," Petra said tiredly, twisting some of her short, choppy red hair around her finger.
Olivia shook her head, frowning a bit. "I just can't shake what Aiden was saying about us back there. We DO get a lot of treasure. And I guess sometimes we might throw our weight around..."
Jesse scratched her head a little as Axel complained, "What? No! Aiden's got a bad case of treasure-envy, pure and simple."
"Well, I guess we do always try and get the best treasure," Jesse mused, reaching a hand up to touch her lip.
The gates opened slowly as they walked in, Axel arguing back, "Yeah, but that just means we have great taste, not that we're like, bullies or something."
"Hmm, you have a point..."
"Well, no matter what Aiden thinks," Petra said, pulling off her helmet to reveal her blue bandana, looking as though she were bracing herself, "there's one thing I know."
"What's that?" Jesse asked, twisting her head to the side to look at the redhead.
Petra raised a hand and pointed. "They think we're awesome."
"They're back!" shouted a voice, making Jesse look over to see two civilians jumping up and down as if they'd just won the lottery, "you guys, they're back!"
"Run!" the other one squealed, "tell everyone our heroes have returned!"
Jesse scratched the back of her neck awkwardly, feeling her face flush red in embarrassment, as crowds poured out of the buildings and stood on the sides of the street, running up to them.
"Yep, New Order of the Stone is back in town!" Axel said cheerfully, Jesse giving her creeper friend an embarrassed grin. "I'm still not used to this. And I honestly thought there'd be a stronger reaction to us being hybrids."
"Well, we saved the world because of it. I guess they just think it's cool."
"Mmm," Jesse conceded the point with a nod, before starting to walk through the crowd, trying not to blush too hard.
"Ah, there they are!" squealed one fan.
"Look at what you've done with this place," Jesse said loudly, grinning, half saying it to try to keep herself from being too terribly embarrassed, and the other half saying it because she meant it. "It looks freaking awesome!"
More cheering, and one fan even screamed at the top of her lungs, making Jesse wince a bit with an awkward smile.
"Welcome back!" the fan who'd squealed to the other one sang, running forward and holding up her hand for a high-five.
Jesse shrugged and returned it, a small smile on her face.
The girl ran over to someone on the sidelines as Jesse continued walking with a shy smile, "See that?! Jesse high-fived me! Me! ... it actually hurt a little bit. Wow." Annnnd Jesse glanced back just in time to see the girl faint. She winced and rubbed her head awkwardly.
As the crowd dispersed, bit by bit, Jesse spotted someone familiar sitting under a tree. She squinted. Yep, that was Ivor- sitting and reading his potion book, as usual.
Jesse rushed up to him with a bright grin. "Hey, Ivor! Tired of the explosions?"
Ivor looked up from his book, his thoughtful look softening at the sight of his pupil. "Hello, Jesse. And yes, I do like making potions but after a couple of hours I get tired of things blowing up in my face."
"If you say so, man."
Ivor gave Axel an amused look before looking back up at Jesse. "Haven't seen you around in a while."
"And by a while, I assume you mean two days?" Petra remarked sarcastically.
Ivor shot Petra a look. "Ha ha." Then he looked back to Jesse. "So, what can I do for you?"
Jesse grinned at her mentor. "Ivor, we found something at that temple you told us about!"
For someone who was often rather calm and slow- sometimes sluggish- Ivor could sure jolt to his feet in less than five seconds. And grab onto Jesse's shoulders. Jesse hadn't seen his eyes sparkle like that for ages. "What? You did?" his voice dropped very low, before he straightened up, clearing his throat. "Yes, ahem... well, come here." And he held out his arms.
Jesse gave Ivor a puzzled look. Ivor didn't really like hugs. Or... physical contact, really. But, then again, this was Jesse he was offering it to. So she shrugged and pulled him into a hug.
He started talking quietly into her ear, her hair blocking anything anyone could've seen of his mouth. "Meet me in the Treasure Room. Ten minutes. And bring the thing you found." He then released her, gave her a pat on the back, and walked off.
Petra gave Jesse a couple pats on the back, as Jesse arched her eyebrow and then looked back at Petra. "I wonder why Ivor wants us to meet him in the Treasure Room..."
"Did he say that?" Petra asked, slightly surprised.
Olivia spoke up, drawing all attention to the Enderman hybrid. "Axel and I are going to go say hi to Magnus and Ellegaard. We'll be right back."
"See you later!" Jesse said, playfully saluting to her friend. Olivia rolled her eyes with a grin and walked off, the burly male and the tall female walking side by side.
"Let's go find Ivor, I guess," Jesse said with a small shrug and smile, and the two of them walked towards the Treasure Room.
The tall hall was filled with treasures that floated on the gold pedestals, a couple of posters, and at the end, the most important (or most valued) treasures. The Order of the Stone's treasures, the armor, and the Withered Nether Star. (Reuben had his own special corner off to the side.)
"Wow, this place is really shaping up," Petra hummed, looking around the room. And then-
"Whoa! Lukas! I don't believe it!"
Jesse's stomach clenched as her head snapped from looking at the redhead to see the blonde ocelot hybrid whip around to face the two females.
A/N: Best line so far in the episode? For me it's when Petra says, "Ivor, I know you mean well, but your 'house' wants to kill people."
Love that line xD
... guys.
We have hit THREE HUNDRED REVIEWS and over THIRTEEN THOUSAND VIEWS.
I know I say this like every five chapters but holy crap THANK YOU!
Kaos Ruin: Oh don't worry, so did I xD But I was still nice.
Guest: Since creepers don't gain electricity powers (I... don't think) when struck by lightning, Axel just gets super powerful explosions. Like, Super TNT level.
Guest: Sorry, I can't make Aiden a hybrid, least of all an Ender Dragon. They didn't get the Ender Dragon's DNA, which is how they made the other hybrids, so it would be physically impossible for it to be realistic in this story. Also... logistically speaking, pitting a spider against a dragon is not going to work. Also, Aiden doesn't WANT to be a hybrid, since he feels like he's above Jesse at this point in time and... well, to become a hybrid would be to 'stoop to her level', so to speak.
Toni42: What are you talking about? But yeah, Aiden can certainly be idiotic xD
DemonCatLady: Jesse was VERY close to Reuben. She's a pretty peaceful person most of the time, but threaten her friends or insult Reuben and she'll jump you in a dark alleyway xD Yeah, I will admit Aiden's a pretty fun character to write.
Guest: Pfffttt I feel like you're not going to be the only one to do that xD
guest1021: Yes, I do remember you! And lol that'd be hilarious xD It's probably going to be in the side story, though
angelwings: Lol xD
rebekahtpe: Join the Ocelots, because I like Lukas. And Gill's pretty funny xD Also, Olivia and Ellie would murder me if I took their redstone.
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