IceLynx: Well, I finally got to type this chapter!
Frost: Sorry for the extremely late update. School has been keeping us very busy.
Flare: Oh well, enjoy this chapter and we'll update as much as we possibly can!
Frost: Maybe we'll even update for IceLynx's upcoming birthday.
IceLynx: Knowing school, probably not. Either way enjoy this update~

Disclaimer: I don't own Minecraft, just the story and OCs blah blah blah continue reading.

Aurora's deep sleep was ripped from her by the familiar sound of hissing creepers. She leapt from the bed at the sound, which was followed by several explosions and panicked screams of the few remaining citizens. She ran to her chest and pulled out her iron sword and iron armor. After quickly dressing herself in the armor, she flung her door open only to have her eyes widen in horror. She stared at the remains of Phillip's house. The roof was completely blown off and the walls were filled with holes. Hordes of mobs covered the house. Within the hordes were zombies, skeletons, spiders and a few remaining creepers, which blew up within a few seconds. She dashed as fast as her legs would carry her and flung herself into the horde. Aurora began slashing every mob that was close enough for her to reach.

"Aurora, watch out!" She recognized Steve's voice and ducked as a skeleton's arrow flew over her head. She then shattered that skeleton and ran to Steve. The two were now fighting back to back.

"What the hell is going on?!" Steve questioned as he stabbed a spider that had tried to bite him.

"I was about to ask you the same thing!" Aurora yelled back as it was hard to hear him over the massive amounts of skeletons clacking, zombies groaning and spiders hissing.

Suddenly, Aurora felt something warm on her side. Steve and Aurora both turned and noticed the sun beginning to rise ever so slowly over the horizon. The mobs seemed to notice the sun as well. The spiders turned and disappeared into the forest surrounding the town. The skeletons and zombies caught on fire as they still continued to attack the two Minecrafters. Soon enough the remaining zombies and skeletons burned to death. Aurora sat down and began panting. Steve, who was also panting, began looking around.

"Aurora . . ." He made something along the lines of a terrified squeak. Aurora reluctantly turned to what he was motioning to and she clenched her fists in anger. There were several signs surrounding the rubble. They were all pointing to the still remaining front door. Aurora stood and began reading them. So, HE's just jealous, she thought to herself as she read things like "Stay away from her" and "She's mine" along with the usual Herobrine signs. This is just freaking fantastic, she angrily thought, I don't belong to HIM!

"Aur-rora?" Phillip's weak voice snapped her out of the mental argument and she ran to him. Steve had Philip's arm wrapped around the back of his neck and was helping him out of the rubble.

"Bring him into my house. I have food in my chests." Aurora said to Steve, who nodded and half carried and half dragged the wounded Phillip to her house.

Once the two were safely in her house, Aurora, in a fit of anger, began breaking the signs with her bare hands.

"Stupid Herobrine! Trying to kill Phillip!" She quietly ranted to herself, "He thinks he can just appear and claim me!" She suddenly felt HIS presence behind her and whipped around to face him.

"You bastard!" She screamed and threw herself at Herobrine, only to be caught by his hands,strongly gripping her wrists. She growled and flailed, but it was in vain. Herobrine tilted his head and Aurora barked.

"Don't give me that look," She straightened herself up and spoke clearly and authoritatively, "and let go of my wrists." He blinked and let her go and she swiftly folded her arms across her chest.

"Explain yourself," She demanded. Herobrine looked at her with the expression . . . Amused, frustrated . . . Maybe even sadness?

"You are mine," his deep rough voice explained as if it were obvious.

"No, I'm not." Aurora replied. Herobrine looked hurt by her reply as he continued.

"I claimed you."

"No, you didn't." Silence. Utter silence. Herobrine looked at her sadly.

"Why?" Aurora was surprised at the sudden voice change. From rough and deep to soft and sad.

"You can't just claim people," She said as if it were obvious, mocking the way he'd spoken in the same tone. Herobrine sighed and stepped closer to her.

"I'm sorry," He whispered. Aurora paused, Herobrine . . . apologized . . . Mr. Evil serial killer and stalker apologized. He looked into her eyes with the expression of a dog who had been caught being bad and felt guilty about it. She sighed, pulled him into a hug, then released him. He tilted his head down as fog engulfed him, then dispersed leaving a poppy in pot, most likely as an apology.

Aurora entered her house to see Steve caring for Phillip as he recovered and Wolfy, sitting in the corner, whining.

"Could you PLEASE shut your dog up," Phillip pleaded. Aurora scolded the dog, who went silent. Steve made his usual cocky grin as he slid over to Aurora.

"Flirting with the bad guy are we?" He joked. Aurora flushed pink.

"I was not!"

"Certainly looked like flirting"

"I was convincing him to leave!"

"Right~," Steve replied, unconvinced. Phillip finally stood up and rubbed temples.

"I was planning on searching for horses today, but it seems like your buddy 'Herobrine'," Phillip made quotation marks with his fingers, "had other plans."

"Why don't we go on a trip," Aurora suggested, "and just hang out for a few days or maybe weeks." Phillip and Steve looked at each other as if that was the best idea they'd ever heard.

"Let's do it!" Steve excitedly agreed. Phillip nodded as well. Phew . . . Now if Herobrine would just leave us alone. . .

Herobrine watched as the three Minecrafters prepared to leave and sighed. Why doesn't she accept my affection. That Phillip person must be extremely close to her . . . He watched as Aurora spoke to Phillip about something he didn't bother to listen to. Watching her lips move, expressions change and hands sway, she certainly was a lovely sight. Quite intelligent as well, figuring out his motives so quickly then faking ignorance, cunning young lady. She was caring as well, letting him into her house even when she didn't trust him. He never did understand these Minecrafter ways. I suppose if I can't claim her without her acceptance of it, I'll have to woo her . . . I think that's how it works. Yes, impress the lady and then, perhaps, she will accept my affections and let me claim her. The three Minecrafters started walking and Aurora glanced in his direction. And she can sense my presence~

Aurora knew he was there, watching. It was slightly unnerving, but part of her though it was adorable the way he tried to watch over her. Wait, adorable? What is the matter with me?! Aurora mentally slapped herself. This is going to be a long trip . . .

After many hours of walking and watching Wolfy bark and romp around, they had arrived at a small body of water and decided to set up camp. The sun was setting and the mobs would start spawning soon. They build a small house with the little supplies they carried with them. Steve went to sleep early, leaving Phillip and Aurora alone as they ate their dinner. Aurora felt the slight chill in the air, autumn would soon turn to winter. Phillip shifted beside her, pushing his glasses back on his face.

"Soooooo . . . " Phillip attempted to break the awkward silence. Aurora smiled at his usual shyness which seemed to prevail in any situation.

"You wanna," He started awkwardly, "go for a walk?" Aurora had never been for a walk at night for fear of creepers. Though, she suddenly felt confident.

"Sure!" Phillip smiled and the two took their swords as they skipped though the open fields beside a small wooded area. They chased each other around and pretended to sword fight like two little kids in kindergarten. Aurora quickly overpowered her friend, leaving him lying on his back with his hands in the air and sword thrown just out of reach. Phillip grinned slyly and kicked her legs sending her falling forward and onto him. He wrapped his arms around her and rolled over, pinning her to the ground.

"I win," He grinned.

"For once!" Aurora laughed. The two sat giggling for a minute until Aurora noticed that Phillip had stopped laughing and was now blushing. She cocked an eyebrow in question, but was quickly surprised by a quick kiss on her lips. She was now blushing as Phillip awkwardly scooted away and twiddled his thumbs.

"I've always wanted to do that," He whispered, blushing even harder. Aurora sat up and stared at him. Both were as red as the apples on a nearby tree.

"Me too," Aurora whispered back. Phillip's eyes looked at her in surprise as she returned the kiss.

Herobrine was fuming from his spot in a tree near the two Minecrafters. I was the first to attempt anything with her! Why does she prefer him?! What does he have that I don't?! I don't understand these Minecrafters! A spider crawled cautiously up to him.

"Lord Herobrine," It attempted to say.

"What?" Herobrine turned around, frustrated.

"The plan is ready to be commenced, sir." Herobrine grinned.

"Excellent, begin as soon as possible" He ordered. I'll rid this world of Phillip once and for all.

Aurora and Phillip walked back to their makeshift house and lay down on their beds. Wolfy had decided to lay by Aurora's bed and was curled up asleep. Aurora was thinking worriedly about her predicament. I hope Herobrine understands that I don't want to be with him. I want to be with Phillip . . . But, I don't think he understands . . . My Notch, how can I explain that to him? She was more worried about Phillip than herself at this point. Aurora fell into a troubled sleep, aware of not one, but two pairs of eyes watching her.