Episode 1: The Awakening

Part 4

Steve looked at both weapons, after thinking for a few seconds he chose the bow, "Wise choice" The king said with a smile, "Now let's prepare for the party, we have a lot to celebrate for". Everyone cheered except for Steve, he was trying to get used to the idea that the fate of the village depended on spent the rest of the day practicing with the royal mentors, meanwhile the whole village was getting ready for the party,everyone was walking around with decorations and food, the servants were preparing a huge table on the center of the village SLASH Steve felt how one of the training swords hit him, "Steve please pay attention, if you're gonna use the bow then you have to keep your enemies far away from you" "Eh yeah...sorry Master i was a little distracted" Steve said in the ground

"sigh Steve i understand this is new for a villager like you but please try to focus"

"I will try"

"You'll have to try tomorrow, is late already and you need to go to the party, that's all for today"

Steve stood up and cleaned his clothes, he walked back to his house, his mother was waiting him there. "Steve you're late you have to get ready for the party, you'll dance with the king's daughter"

"I don't know how to dance"

"Don't worry, it's easy, just let yourself go with the music, your body will do the rest, come here i need to get you in this tuxedo"

Steve's mother helped him get in the suit.

"You look wonderful darling"

Steve didn't answer.

"What's wrong ? "

"I was thinking...what if i fail? I'm only 10"

"Don't worry, there's still a few for the dragon to come, also if the prophecy says you'll win then you have nothing to worry about"

Steve remained silent.

"sigh Son look me in the eyes, you are an amazing boy and you'll still be no matter what happens, just remember to always do what you think is right, remember to always fight for what you believe in, remember that there will always be people there to help you and never lose hope, you'll win i'm sure of that, ok? "

"Ok"

"That's my boy, now let's get moving the party will start soon"

Steve arrived to the party, after a brief speech from the king everyone started celebrating, the adults were talking, drinking, and eating in the tables, the kids were just playing around, Steve was sitting next to the king's daughter.

"So what's your name?" Steve tried to start a conversation.

"Ashleen"

"I like your name"

"Thanks"

"And what do you like to..."

"Look Steve, let's just stay silent, the sooner this ends the better"

"Hey Steve, wanna come and play?" Mira was playing with the other kids.

"I'm going Mira"

Richard stopped Steve.

"Steven, respect the king"

"I want play"

"You can always play later"

"Can i atleast go to the bathroom"

"Yeah but hurry up"

Steve went to the bathroom, when he was coming back he was hit by the ball the other kids were playing with.

"I'm sorry, can you kick it back"

Steve kicked it back.

"Can i play too?" Steve asked

"Yes of course"

Steve started playing with the other kids, his clothes were getting dirty but he didn't care, after a while a sudden scream interrupted the party.

"By the gods" The kid screamed.

One of the soldiers guarding the front gate was walking towards the kings table he has arrows all over his body and he limped.

"They...they are here...we couldn't stop them..." The guard collapsed to the ground.

The enemies started appearing from everywhere, creepers, skeletons, spiders, every one of those creatures that brave knights mention in their stories were attacking the village, even the Endermen

"Get the king to safety" The guard screamed.

Steve saw his dad looking for him.

"Steve where are you?!"

Steve ran towards him but suddenly Mira tackled him to save him from an incoming arrow.

"Are you ok?"She asked

"My father?" Steve looked again but Richard wasn't there anymore."Where did he go?"

"Kid, come here!" Mr. Derrick was calling them."Come one we can't lose time, we have to get you to safety Steve"

"I have to go look for my father" Steve said

"No we have to go to"

"I'll go look for my dad" Mira said

"I'll go with you"

"No Steve you can't go it's too dangerous!" Mr. Derrick insisted "Let her go, we have to take you out of here now"