Chapter 34 : The mad king

Hey guys, Agithos here for another chapter I should have put approximately a week ago but I'll tell you why at the end of the chapter. I finished my exams and I passed (whooohooo). Before we go to the chapter, let's reply to some guest comment...and we have a lot to talk about on this one.

-Guest

"This is a great story. I think you should let Micheal control or change his monster side" - Glad you like it. Maybe that will come later in the story, I'll think about it ^^

-Corgi

"I'll be honest I've been reading this story for a While and i'm going to say it, Michaël is fucking retarded for being special forces you would think that he would be smarter, frist of all he he told that one, fucks name i forgot, that go tell David he didn't care if they Capt attacking caz the they ant moving, not only did he Unnecessarily put himself in danger but he also did the same thing with his friends then he comes up with the idea of building an nether portal to store the cobblestone. Not only that but he could use the Cobblestone to build a more reinforced house since you know he decided not to leave which is stupid and then he spares that one guy that was sent to kill them not only that but you constantly ! put after every sentence those are used for excitement or yelling start using more periods dude... I've only gotten half way done and i already fear for my sanity. Don't give me wrong the plot is good but how you freeze everything together makes Michael look frucking retarded and everyone else around him." - Wow, this one is long. Okay, first of all, thank you for being honest. I'll answer in detail :

-While I agree Mickael could be smarter, I don't think he is 'fucking retarded' for all that. I don't know if you read his bio on my profile (even though he isn't really the same Mickael, they have the same personality), it is stated he is a hot-headed. He, sometimes, doesn't think and act despite the consequences.

-I don't get why storing cobblestone in the Nether is a bad idea. That's what I always did in my different Minecraft game and it was easier than build a really tall building or a giant cave to store all that. Plus, I needed something to get them inside the Nether to meet Blazette and, eventually, help her with her castle.

-Sorry for the '!' at the end of each sentence but that how I was taught to write.

Hope you see this message so we can have a more private discussion. Maybe you could even help me with future chapters :)

Well, now that we are done with the guest's reviews. Let's get on with the chapter.


Meanwhile, Ghast's capital, No one POV

"We are not going to let our race be turned into slaves !"

"That's the king's orders. We have to follow it, wether you like it or not !"

Two sides were clashing on the streets of the capital. One majorly composed of citizens and a few outsiders merchants and the other one, of guards and soldiers trying to prevent the crowd from progressing further towards the castle. Aside from the common insults, only some small rocks were thrown. Both sides knew that, if they began to use their ghast's powers, it would be a bloodbath for everyone and the city would be likely reduced to mere ashes. However, one of them was willing to take the risk. He floated toward a guard and attempted to pass through the blocus.

"Stay back, citizen. I won't warn you another time !" The guard glared at the other ghast.

"You won't be able to stop us any longer. We outnumber you !" The civilian replied.

As he went to pass next to the guard, he was pushed back with a strong punch in the stomach. The civilian winced in pain and backed away, holding his chest. Cries of protests and insults were heard coming from the crowd behind him.

"Didn't you hear what I said ?" The guard replied "Be gone. Those are the king's orders !"

"King Menos is a imposter !" He replied "Queen Charloette can't be a traitor. She is the rightful ruler of the ghast kingdom. We will put her back on the throne !"

"He is right !" A woman replied as she floated to his side "Queen Charloette would have never done that !"

"I agree !" Another one rejoined them.

One by one, many civilians joined the ghast, forming a sort of wall in front of the blocus. The leader of the small rebellion frowned before a fireball appeared in his hand.

"Are you ready to go that far ?" The guard asked "Do you not understand that a civil war would end the life of many ghasts here ?"

"If we don't fight now...There won't be any life to save !" The leader replied.

By now, everyone was ready to fight for what they believed in. They had their fireball ready...waiting for a signal. Time seemed to slow down as the leader of the rebellion raised his hand. Suddenly, a loud explosion was heard coming from the castle. They all turned around to see a hole inside the throne room. Flames and smokes were covering the view. A few seconds later, another explosion was heard.

"What...What is happening in there ?" The guard asked.


Meanwhile, The throne room, Hayden POV

"YEABI !" I shouted as I saw him flying across the room "Notch damn it !"

"HAYDEN ! WATCH OUT !" Cupa called me. I turned around and jumped just in time to avoid a fireball aimed right at my face.

The blast sent me flying into the air for a few seconds before I landed on my back. I quickly got on my feet and stared at the giant ghast formerly known as Menos floating toward me, a wicked grin on his face.

"You are all weak. Bow before the ghast king !" He spoke up.

I simply stared at him without replying. Cupa and I couldn't understand what made Menos transform like that. He wasn't looking like a normal ghast anymore with his grey skin, red eyes and his two other faces on each cheeks.

"You will taste the power of a true king !" Menos grinned as he turned around to face Cupa.

"CUPA ! GET OUT OF THERE !" I said.

She quickly ducked underneath the fireball who exploded a few meters behind her. She turned around for a brief moment to see the massive hole in the floor. Menos's appearance wasn't the only thing that changed inside of him. His fireballs were even more deadly than the normal ghast's one. They were faster and had the power of five TNTs fused together. A single one of them would mean a certain death, even for me.

I went on my feet and tried to land a hit with my sword only for him to quickly fly up. Despite having a body as big as his, he still had the agility of a normal ghast. Out of the corner of my eyes, I noticed Yaebi struggling to get on his feet. His shoulder was bleeding a little but, aside from that, he seemed fine. Spotting Cupa still lying on the ground, he ran to her, avoiding the large hole created by the explosion.

"Come on, get up !" He said as he helped her get on her feet.

"Thanks, Yaebi !" She replied with a smile before they both faced the giant ghast smiling at us from above.

"Swords will get us nowhere with him !" I spoke up as I let go of my weapons. Two lightning bolt appeared inside my hands "It's time to get serious !"

I aimed at the floating enemy and fired at him. For response, he lunched two of his own fireballs. The projectiles collided with each other, creating a massive shockwave as well as a thick cloud of smoke.

"What is happening here ?" We heard a voice coming from behind us.

We turned around and saw a dozen of ghasts staring at us through the hole in the wall created by the first fireball Menos threw at us. The group was composed of guards and civilians. Aside from a few of them, the ghasts seemed horrified by the state of the room we were in. There was holes in the floor and in the walls, the throne had been tossed side. The carpet had been burned and the curtains, torn apart.

"Who are you ? What did you do ?" One of them asked with a furious glare.

"Wait, we can explain !" Yaebi raised his hands "The king...Menos. He..."

"Where is the king ?" The ghast continued with his questions.

"I am right here, captain !" Menos's voice resonated through the room.

We all looked up to see the ghast king suddenly going through the cloud of smoke and flying toward us at full speed. Activating my power, I quickly grabbed my girlfriend and the zombie boy by the waist before jumping out of the way of the mad ghast. Menos crashed on the floor, creating a large hole leading to the floor below, disappearing from our view once again.

"WHAT WAS THAT ?" The captain shouted at us.

"No time to explain !" I responded "Take the civilians to a safe place. This place is dangerous !"

"Hold on a second, human !" He glared at me "As far as I know, you are not in cha..."

"Found you !" We heard the ghast king spoke up below us.

A second later, the blocks underneath our feet exploded and we were sent falling down to the floor below. With Yaebi and Cupa still in my arms, I tried to shield them from the impact as much as I could. Upon hitting the ground, I heard of my bones making a few cracks and I gasped in pain.

"Oh my Notch, Hayden !" Cupa said as she went on her knees next to me.

"I am fine !" I replied, grunting "I don't think something is broken !"

"Aw crap, that felt almost as bad as last time !" Yaebi stretched a little.

"Are you alright, you three ?" The ghast captain asked from the floor above.

"Yes !" Cupa replied as she helped me get on my feet "We are alright !"

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Menos slowly floating to us. I prepared some lighting bolts and fired at them. He flew into the air and my projectiles hit the wall behind him, destroying the block they arrived on.

"Is that..."

"Yes, that's your king. He formed a pact with Herobrine and received power in exchange of the surrender of the ghast race. He is ready to sacrifice his people for his own selfish gain !"

"Lies !" The king argued "I know what I am doing is the right thing to do. That's the only way to preserve the ghast race !"

"Notch damn it, Menos !" Yaebi spoke up "I don't know what he promised you in return but he is only using you !"

"That's a lie !" The young king replied "He gave me his word !"

Suddenly, Menos flew toward us at full speed. I pushed Cupa out of the way and I attempted to dodge but something prevented me from doing so. As soon as I tried to run away, I felt a sharp pain in my leg and I fell on one knee

"Crap !" I cursed "That's freaking hurt. I must have feel harder than I thought !"

I just had the time to face Menos before he grabbed me and lifted me into the air with his right arm. Then, he brang his face close to mine.

"I didn't want to arrive to such extreme measures but you leave me no choice !" He said with his three heads before opening his mouth wide. I could see a small fireball forming inside of it. I tried to struggle but his grip on me was too strong

"If I don't escape soon, I am done for !" I thought.

In a desperate attempt to escape, I began to channel lightning through my body. A few sparks of electricity could be seen spurting out of my skin. I planned to release all the energy I gathered at once to created a shockwave powerful enough so he would let me go. I waited to the last moment to act.

"Goodbye, Hayden. It was nice knowing you !" The two sides head said at the same time.

It was now or never. As soon as he was going to fire at me, I released all my energy. The lightning accumulated inside me burst out of me body, creating an aura all around me. I heard Menos wincing in pain as my magic was damaging his hand.

"You little..." He grunted at me as I was feeling his grip on me slowly getting weaker.

Taking the advantage of this, I punched his arm as hard as I could. Being forced to released me, he did so. It was at this moment I noticed something strange. On a ring was a small white gem, shining lightly. I couldn't help but feel I already saw one of these gems somewhere. For a few seconds, I stared at it as we fell down below. Then, it all came back to me...


3 years ago, Whiteford, Hayden POV

It was a cloudy day on Whiteford. The sun was high into the sky and every citizens where busy with their daily lives. I was in the courtyard, training my sword's skills with the combat instruction when my father called me.

"Hayden, can you come here for a second ?" He asked as he waved at me. I excused myself to my trainer and rejoined my adoptive father.

"Is everything alright, father ?" I asked back.

"Follow me. There is something you need to see !" He responded

"Where are we going ?" I replied, putting my sword on my shoulder.

"In the meeting room !" My father answered "The king asked for you and I to be present !"

I have to admit, as soon as he said those words, I became really curious. However, I knew better than to just ask as I figured the matter was of very high importance. After a few minutes of walking, we finally arrived in front of the meeting room's door. My father knocked and a voice coming from inside told us to enter.

We entered into the meeting room as ordered. The king was there, sitting at the table with his advisors and his generals. The town's head priest was also here. Upon looking around, I noticed a shining white crystal of the size of my hand's palm on the center of the table. Everyone was looking at us with very serious eyes meaning that, whatever this gem was, it was not a laughing matter.

"Forgive me for my tardiness, my king !" My father apologized as we both bowed "My son was training in the courtyard. I had to go get him !"

"It's alright !" The king spoke up "Now, sit down with us !"

We did as we were told and we both sit down on a chair next to each other. A heavy silence fell on the room for a minute as we all looked at the crystal. Finally, the king spoke up.

"Now that you are all here, you have probably figured out why I have gathered you here today !" The king spoke up as he pointed at the gem "This morning , three guards from a small village nearby came in front of our gates with this little crystal. They said they found an ancient mine a few days ago which seemed to have been sealed long ago. Upon entering into the abandoned mine, they discovered dozens skeletons scattered all around the cave. When they reached it's end, they found this gem in one of the skeletons's hand. It was holding the gem tightly. There was also a bloody sword and a note next to it !" He finished.

"Did they figured out what killed them ?" An advisor asked.

"At first glance, no, although it was clear a battle happened here, wether it was against an enemy or among themselves !"

"What does this have to do with this gem ?" My father spoke up.

"This..." The king searched into his robe before pulling out a bloody note and handing it to my father "This was found next to the corpse. I want you to read it loud enough for everyone to hear !"

My father took the letter. It was small text written with black ink. The handwriting was strange. It seemed the person was either mad or terrified by something. He cleared his throat and began to read it out loud.

"I am sorry, I really am. I couldn't..." The next few words were covered by some blood drops "Too powerful. It told me to. It told me to kill them. I did it. I killed them all. I didn't resist. I couldn't resist. I will seal this mine with me in it. Everyone, forgive me !" My father put down the letter "It ends there !"

For a minute, we all stayed there, not moving or saying anything. The head priest of the town reached toward the gem.

"Be careful !" I spoke up.

"Do not worry, my child. Notch's blessing will protect me !" He responded with a smile.

He picked the gem and brang it close to his face for a closer inspection. In a fraction of a second, the expression on his face changed to one of horror. He threw the crystal away from him. The head priest was panting and seemed in shock.

"Are you alright ?" The king asked with concern into his voice.

"This crystal..." The priest gasped for air "Such evil...We can't keep it. It's too dangerous !"

I turned to see the gem on the floor, next to me, still shining with a beautiful white aura.


Present time, The castle, Hayden POV

I came back to my senses as I saw the floor getting closer and closer with each passing seconds. Menos was not chasing me as he was busy looking at his wounded arm.

"HAYDEN !" I heard Cupa scream my name from below.

I closed my eyes and braced for the impact. Just a few seconds before hitting the ground, I felt something or someone taking me by the shoulder and slowing down my fall. I looked up and saw the ghast from before.

"Are you alright, human ?" He asked as we landed safely on the ground.

"Yes, thanks !" I replied before seeing Menos staring at us with eyes full of hate and anger.

"Menos..." I thought "So, that's what happened ?"

"Hayden !" Cupa hugged me "Thank Notch you are alright !"

"Listen up, you all !" I spoke up "I think I know what happened to him !"

"What do you mean ?" Yaebi asked with a raised eyebrow.

"On his ring, there is a gem !" I explained "I don't know where he got it but it's the same kind of gem which gave me my powers. That would explain his powers and sudden behavior change. He wasn't faking all along, he is simply slowly being corrupted !"

The captain frowned and Cupa gasped.

"But...What can we do ?" My girlfriend spoke up.

"Remove this ring, it should break the link between him and the gem. That's the only thing to do if we want to get the old Menos back !"

"Easier said than done !" Yaebi replied "He can fly and fire fireballs. We can't reach him !"

"There is one thing we can do !" I responded as I showed him his sword. He seemed to understand because he nodded.

"I don't know what you are talking about but you will die before you get the chance to do anything !" Menos spoke up as he rushed to us. The ghast soldier pushed me out of the way and stood his ground "You would dare to betray your king, captain ?"

"What I see right now is not my king. It's a monstrous tyran !" The soldier replied, glaring at Menos.

"I AM NOT A TYRAN. I AM THE RIGHTFUL KING OF THIS LAND !" The corrupted ghast shouted, making the ground shake with each word "YOU WILL OBEY ME OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES !"

Menos raised his hand and brang it down to shove the guard away who ducked down just in time to see the fist passing a few inches above his hat and colliding with the wall next to him, destroying blocks and creating a large hole in it. Menos was panting in rage, his bloodshoted eyes staring at us.

"RAAAAAAAH !" The two faces on his cheeks screamed as his main head opened its mouth. A fireball was seen forming inside.

"Yaebi !" I called him "Now !"

He nodded and got into position, his sword in front of him. A second later, the fireball was shot out of Menos's mouth, heading straight toward us. Yaebi waited for the right time. It had to be perfect. When the projectile was only a few meters in front of him, he raised his sword and knocked the fireball with all his force, sending it back toward Menos. Too blinded by his rage, the corrupted king didn't even think about avoiding and took in own projectile into the shoulder. The fireball exploded and we heard a crack coming from his bones.

Taking advantage of the situation, I prepared two lightning bolts into my hands and threw them towards the ghast king. He received them with full force in the chest area. The force of the blow made him fly into air for a few meters before he managed to stabilize.

"You will pay for that !" He glared before he started to look around the place, seemingly looking for something.

I also turned around and noticed that Yaebi and I were alone. My creeper girlfriend and the ghast captain had disappeared.

"Cupa, where did you go ?" I asked in my head. I faced Yaebi and the look on his face made me understand he also didn't have a single idea where they could have gone.

"Where are they ?" Menos growled.

"Over here, you big meanie !" I heard Cupa's voice speaking from above us. I looked up and saw the captain lifting Cupa by the shoulder. They were only a meter above Menos. As soon as he heard her voice, the king turned around and tried to shoot at them but the duo was faster. The captain let go of Cupa who arrived on Menos's forehead.

"GET OFF !" He shouted as he began to shake his head. Unfortunately for him, the creeper girl managed to grasp some hair so she wouldn't let go.

"Nobody messes with my friends !" She replied as I saw her skin become white.

"She is not going to..."

Too late. I didn't have the time to finish my sentence as we heard a loud explosion. Smoke was covering the ceiling, making us unable to see the scene. Suddenly, the small body of a young girl I knew too well began to fell. I quickly reacted and managed to catch her in my arms before she could hit the floor.

"Cupa, do you hear me ?" I asked but the only answer I received was some light breathing "She is unconscious !" I then sighed in my head.

"Is she alright ?" Yaebi rejoined us.

"Yes. She is just out for now !" I answered before seeing the captain carrying the ghast king in his arms. His body had returned to normal and the two side heads on his cheeks had disappeared. His body was limp and he had his eyes closed. I turned to Yaebi and placed my girlfriend in his arms "Here, take good care of her. I'll be back in a minute !"

"Ok !" The zombie boy replied before walking away from the scene

I approached the guard as he placed his king on the ground.

"How is he ?" I asked.

"He is alive but his shoulder is dislocated and he has a burn on the forehead. Quite serious but nothing a health potion and few days of rest wouldn't heal !" He answered.

"We will take care of the healing after we deal with this gem !" I said, taking the hand where the ring was. I took the piece of jewelry and tried to pull it out, in vain. The ring seemed to be stuck to his finger "Notch damn it, it doesn't move !"

I tried a little harder and the ring still wouldn't move an inch. Suddenly, Menos eyes shot wide open and the next thing I felt was something hot colliding with my torso. I was sent flying a few meters away and I landed on my back, groaning in pain. A second later, the corrupted king landed on me, pinning my arms on the ground.

"Let him go !" The guard tried to help to help but, before he could react, he was also hit by a fireball. Menos than turned back to me.

"Now, it's you and I !" He grinned as he placed both of his hands around my throat.

"Aemoh !" I activated my demon power just before he closed his hands on my neck. I tried to struggle but realized with horror he wasn't moving.

"Impossible...with that crystal, he is even strong than me !" I thought.

I tried to move my arms but they were pinned underneath his knees, leaving me vulnerable. Little by little, I felt air leaving my body. My vision became blurry. Seeing that I didn't have the strength to struggle anymore, he let go one of his hand and raised it above him. A second later, a fireball appeared in his hand.

"Once you die, I'll bring your corpse to Herobrine. You will be the salvation for our race. Maybe once your soul will be trapped in the Nether, you will realize you were wrong and I was right !"

"I am afraid not !" A voice spoke up from behind him as a hand grasped his arm.

"What ?" Menos turned around. Yaebi was there, a small golden knife in hand.

"I am sorry but it's for your own good !" The zombie boy replied.

Menos didn't have the time to react as Yaebi placed the knife next to the finger where the alliance was. With a quick motion of his hand, he sliced it off cleanly. The ghast king screamed in pain and placed his other hand on his wound, releasing his hold on me. I gasped for air and pushed Menos away from me. The ghast king fell on the floor, crying in pain. I picked up the cut finger and pulled out the ring without any difficulty this time.

"Thanks, Yaebi. I owe you one !" I spoke up.

"Don't worry !" He responded as he looked at his knife "I knew this would come in handy but I would have never guessed it was this sharp !"

"Wait a minute..." I realized "If you are here, where is Cupa ?"

"Relax dude !" He replied "She is in safe hands. I brought her outside the castle. She was taken by the healers !"

"What...What happened to me ?" Menos asked as the link between him and the crystal was finally broken. He had his other hand on his wound, trying to stop the bleeding.

"Do you remember what happened ?" I asked him.

"I...I don't remember much. It's kinda blurry !" His eyes suddenly widened "Oh no...What...What have I done ?"

It seemed that memories finally flooded into him as he put his hands on his face and began to cry in despair, not even acknowledging the pain he was experiencing anymore.

"Hey...Menos. It's over, now, everything is going to be alright !" I knew it was probably a dumb thing to say but that was the only thing I could I think of.

"NO !" He yelled at me "NOTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT...I...I...I betrayed Charloette. I betrayed the one I love. I TRIED TO KILL HER, FOR NOTCH'S SAKE !" He made a small pause before looking at the ground "She surely hates me now !"

"Do not be so sure about that !" Yaebi replied "I am sure she will forgive you and you will go back to the happy couple you once were !"

"I...I can't...I can't face her...Not after what I have done !" He responded.

"Notch damn it, on your feet already !" I said as I took him by his non injured hand and helped him get up "Yaebi, how is the captain ?" I then asked.

"I am good !" The ghast captain replied between gasps of pain as the zombie boy was preventing him from falling on his knees "I've had worse !"

Menos reluctantly accepted my help and we all made our way towards the main door. The castle was in a deplorable state as holes in the walls and floors were omnipresent. I took a look at his missing finger, the wound stopped bleeding but he would need medical attention if he didn't want it to get infected. After a minute of walking and avoiding some holes on the ground, we finally reached the door. We opened it, thinking this nightmare would be finally over...How wrong we were.

"This is not good..." I thought as we watched the scene.

Hundreds of ghasts, civilians and soldiers combined were staring at us with a harsh look on their faces. Some were even glaring in our direction. At my left, Menos was keeping his gaze toward the ground, not wanting to look at them.

"We need some help, he is wounded !" I said to them, hopping to have some kind of friendly reaction from at least one of them.

One by one, they began to smile but not the keen type of smile. These were more like smirks appearing on each of their faces. One of the ghasts flew to us, stopping only a meter away.

"Human, let this false king go. He will judged as a traitor against his own race !" The ghast spoke up.

"No, wait. You got it all wrong !" Yaebi spoke up "That wasn't him, he was being manipulated !"

"Manipulated ?" Whispers among the crowd could be heard.

"Yes, he was manipulated by Herobrine !" I added "He is the one behind all of this. He tried to create a civil war inside the ghast kingdom !"

"Manipulated or not, he still has to answer for all the people he has taken away !" He then looked at Menos "You heard me, you bastard ? Where are the people you imprisoned ? Where is my daughter ?"

"I...I left them to starve in the dungeon !" He slowly responded "I...I don't know if they are alive right now !"

Hearing that made the ghast even more angry. I saw him prepare a fireball. Reacting quickly, I let Menos fall on the floor and placed myself in front of him.

"Step aside, human. This is not your fight !" He glared at me.

"STOP THIS AT ONCE !" A woman's voice echoed through the city. A second later, the crowd in front of us in two to reveal two girl. Ari, who was busy glaring at everyone present and a familiar ghast queen Menos knew too well.

"Charloette..." I heard him whisper behind me.

"Menos..." I could see her at the verge of breaking down in tears "I...I heard everything. Is...Is that...true ?"

Menos didn't say anything and kept his eyes towards the ground. The next thing he felt was a tight embrace coming from his wife, crushing him to a point he almost couldn't breathe anymore.

"C-Charloette ?" He asked.

"I am so happy !" The ghast queen cried "I was afraid you had let me down !" She then notice his wound on his hand "Oh my Notch, you are injured. You need to get treated !"

"It's all right...They had to !" Menos replied "I deserved it !"

Do you know what caused it ?" She asked us.

"Yes !" I nodded "It's that gem's fault !"

I took out the ring from my armor and showed it to her. Upon seeing it, she gasped. She let go of her husband and took the piece of jewelry in her hands.

"It...It can't be !"

"What ?" Yaebi asked "You've already seen this ring before ?"

"Yes, of course !" She replied "It is I who gave it him for our wedding. It's a alliance that belonged to our family for generations. I thought it would be a great gift !"

"Well, whatever happened to it during that time. It would be best if no one wears it anymore !" I spoke up.

That being said, Charloette simply nodded and took a good look at the shining crystal. There was a moment of silence before the citizen from before spoke up.

"With all due respect, your highness..." He began before pointing at Menos who was still on the ground behind us "What are we going to do about him ? He tried to doom the ghast race and imprisoned many innocents, including my daughter !"

"What is your name ?" The queen asked with a calm voice.

"Ash, your highness !"

"Very well, Ash. While my husband did some terrible thing, he wasn't in control of his actions so no crime will be held against him. He won't be charged with treason, if that is your question !" Charloette explained.

"And the prisoners ?"

"They will be freed as soon as possible !" She answered as she faced the crowd of people "Everyone, listen. The situation is now resolved. Things will go back the way they were. We will stay in the alliance. We will take part into the great war and the ghast race will prevail !"

One by one, the civilians and the ghast soldiers began to acclaim the ghast queen. The sound of her name being called by many grew louder and louder until it was the only thing you could hear inside the city. The queen turned around, a tear inside her eye and she floated back to Menos.

"Let's go back home together...honey !"


Meanwhile, The Nether, No one POV

Meanwhile, far away from the ghast capital. The expedition team making their way toward the lost Nether skeleton kingdom stopped for a short pause to eat. As everyone was talking and eating lunch, a small cave spider girl was sitting in front of the lava ocean, reading her book.

"No father, you can't do this. I love him ! The princess said confidently. " Vanessa read out loud in her head. A wide smile appeared on her face as she loved that scene in the story. She read that book five time already. She almost had a full library at home but 'the spider princess and the human slave' would always remain her favorite.

The cave spider girl was so focused on her book she didn't notice the little shadow creeping slowly from behind. The figure stopped just a meter behind Vanessa and took a glance over her shoulder.

"What are you reading ?" It spoke up.

"GAH !" Vanessa screamed in surprise as she heard the voice behind her. She instantly turned around to the the young silverfish girl from before "Oh, it's you, what do you want ?" She then glared at Shara for a few seconds before returning to her book.

"Oh, nothing. I just wondered what you were doing away from the other. Now, I know !" She smiled "You are still reading romance novel ? How old are you ? Five ?"

"Did she just insult me ?" The cave spider thought as she tried her best to ignore the silverfish even though she really wanted to shut her up with a good slap.

"Romance novel are for little girls !" She then pulled out a significantly larger book from her dress "Take a look at this one : It talks about the story of two..."

"Not interested !" Vanessa cut her "Now, get lost !"

"Sheesh, what are you even reading ?" Shara asked but received no answer. The silverfish placed herself in front of Vanessa and took a look at the title "'The spider princess and the human slave' ? Seriously ?"

"What ?" Vanessa asked "Got a problem with that ?"

"Well, it's just a bad story full of cliché characters !" Shara answered "I couldn't make it past page ten before I got bored !"

That sentence alone struck a nerve inside Vanessa. She Immediately closed her book and glared at the silverfish girl. The story could wait, she had an affront to avenge.

"What gives you the right to judge a book before even reading it halfway ?" The purple haired girl asked.

"Sorry if my higher intelligence is not able to handle such an amount of inanity in just a few pages !" Shara argued.

"Let's make a deal !" Vanessa frowned "If you read my book to the last page and still doesn't like it, I'll give a shot to your book. However, if I win, you'll have to recognize it's a great story !"

"Why would I make a deal like this with such a lowly reader like you ?" Shara raised an eyebrow.

"Is the great head librarian afraid of loosing ?" Vanessa smiled.

"Fine, give me that !" The silverfish replied, annoyed before taking the book from the spider girl's hand "I'll give you my answer after the expedition !"

"Fine with me !" Vanessa nodded as she watched the Shara go with her novel.

That being done, the cave spider girl sat back on the ground and sighed. Now that she had lent her book, she had to find something else to pass the time.

TO BE CONTINUED...Okay, I'll be honest with you all, I did as best as I could but I am still a little disappointed by this chapter. It didn't turn as good as I wanted it to be...Oh, well, I guess there are chapters like that sometimes. Anyway, that's the end of Charloette and Menos's arc. We are almost at 75% of the story...maybe. So, as always PM or review to tell me what you think of the story : good or bad. And if you have any suggestion for the story, feel free to contact me. See you guys next time (^_^)/