Chapter 5: Help From A Stranger
This little note here goes out to one of the reviewers of my story, known as KxF. I would be more than happy to include your MC user into the story. I'll see if I can put your user in an upcoming chapter. And maybe, I could use one more OC for this story. Anyway, stay tune for your character's appearance.
(Meanwhile, back at GeoCity, the day passes into the night. Light poles near the streets brighten the sidewalks a bit. Then, Sky and the group are seen, walking sadly on the pavement).
-Sky: What are we gonna do? We have no shelter at all, and all because we got chased off the rooftop by a flock of birds, right after we got back from eating.
-Dawn: I still can't believe that you ran away from them, Jerome.
-Jerome: Hey! They pecked at my face, and I could have sworn that one of those birds called me fat!
-Sky: We only have $75 now. Who's gonna help us?
-Voice: I think I can help you all out.
(Everyone stops and look around, wondering where the voice came from).
-Sky: Who said that?
-Voice: Over here.
(Sky and the others turn as a pair of brown, sparkling eyes is seen in the darkness of an alley. The pair of eyes move closer, then revealing to them is a man dressed in purple clothing).
-Sky: Who are you?
-Man: I'm Setosorcerer. I couldn't help but overhear your demise. I know who you all are.
-Jerome: Really? So...you're a stalker?
(Sky elbows him in the chest).
-Sky: Just ignore him. He's just a walking piece of carpet. Anyway, how do you know us?
-Setosorcerer: News came in GeoCity hours ago that four prisoners escaped from the Minecraftia Prison. People identified as Sky, Dawn, Ssuddee, Jerome, and HuskyMudkipz. The news also stated that a $100,000 bounty has been offered to anyone who can bring Sky back...dead.
(Everyone gasps. Sky is the most terrified).
-Sky: Oh-no...
-Setosorcerer: But don't worry, Minecrafters. I have a hideout on the outskirts of GeoCity. It's very secluded and no one knows where it is but me. I feel bad for you all, so I'm willing to help you all out of your situation.
-Ssundee: Really?
-Setosorcerer: Of course. For I am also a escapee from prison as well. But the police called off my search years ago. Follow me. Time is of the essence.
(Setosorcerer turns and begins to walk in the other direction. The others follow him, Sky trudging behind the group while looking down. A few miles later, everyone reaches Setosorcerer's house, which was built out of stone bricks. A fence surrounded the entire property. Upon walking towards the house, a dog is seen sleeping at the front door and is stirred awake. He sees his owner and gets up. Setosorcerer walks up to his canine friend and pats him on the head. But when the dog sees the others, he cowers down and starts barking furiously at the newcomers. Sky and his friends back away, but Setosorcerer quickly calms down his dog, assuring that the guests are not any type of danger. The dog eventually calms down. Seto opens the door and lets everyone inside. The dog follows inside and Seto is the last to enter).
-Setosorcerer: Well, make yourselves at home. You are completely safe.
-Sky: Listen, I really appreciate what you're doing, Seto. Don't forget; we own you one.
-Setosorcerer: I will remember that. Well, I'm going to go collect some wood. Try to get some rest, everyone.
(Seto walks out of the house. Soon, everyone is resting upon the furniture, all except Sky. He walks nervously across the living room).
-Sky: What am we gonna do? Deadlox wants me dead! If we get caught, you all are gonna be sent to jail and I'll never see anyone of you EVER again.
-Dawn: (voice breaking) I...I don't want you to die! You're...you're my boyfriend!
(Dawn breaks down in tears. Sky hurries over and wraps her in his arms, holding her close to his chest and never wanting to let her go).
-Sky: Dawn, it's okay. It's okay.
-Dawn: (muffled) No, it's not!
(Dawn cries even harder into his chest, his butter amulet getting soaked in tears, but Sky didn't care. Without him, Dawn wouldn't make it. Who will love her? Who will protect her from the squid menace? Who will annoy her to the breaking point by offering her so much butter!? The others, meanwhile, look with sad and sorrow-filled eyes at the butter god. Without their friend, their adventures in Minecraftia would be boring without Sky's constant singing and team-killing every time they go on jump maps. Then, Jerome snaps).
-Jerome: No...
(Everyone looks turns Jerome).
-Ssundee: What?
-Jerome: No! Sky has been our friend since the beginning. He's always been there for us and now, we have to be there for him.
(Silence roams throughout the entire room. Then, Husky stands up).
-HuskyMudkipz: I'm with you, Sky. Deadlox will have to go through me before he gets you.
(Then, Ssundee stands up).
-Ssundee: I'll protect you to the very last of my life, Sky.
(Sky looks at his friends, wanting to give their lives to protect his. He immediately feels tears forming behind his sunglasses).
-Sky: (voice breaking) Thank-thank you, guys. You all are truly part of the Sky Army. But, how do you all intend on fighting Deadlox if he finds us?
-Jerome: Well, we're going to need to come up with a plan. All we know is that the armor he's wearing will protect him from any attacks and his weapons are a one-hit kill.
-Setosorcerer: I believe I know the answer.
(Everyone turns around to see Setosorcerer with a handful of wood. He walks up to a chest, opens it, places the wood inside, then closes it. He gazes back at them again).
-Setosorcerer: Now, the only way to defeat your enemy Deadlox is by using the ultimate weapon. A weapon created by Notch himself and placed somewhere in the vast biomes of Minecraftia. Deep within the desert regions, a large temple is hidden in the sands. It is controlled by a number of switches, them also hidden in the desert. If you can find all the switches and connect them to the two pillars, the Sand Temple will appear. Once you enter it, you will be greeted harshly by a number of mobs and bobby-traps. However, if you survive past those obstacles, the last part of the temple is where the weapon will be at. But, it is guarded by the most terrifying and most hideous creature you will ever encounter...the Wither.
-HuskyMudkipz: The Wither!? But...I thought that monster was a myth!
-Setosorcerer: Oh, it's all too real. The Wither is a three-headed entity. It is very violet and it will throw its heads at you if you are not careful. The best way to defeat it is to reflect its attacks using swords. Enchanted, diamond swords. If you all agree to go on this dangerous journey, then you all must be aware that one of you...will never...return.
(Everyone looks at each other, afraid of who it might be. Then, Sky summons all his courage and speaks to the Minecrafter.
-Sky: Setosorcerer, I will accept this journey. For my friends and the one I love.
(The others look in awe of Sky's determination. Setosorcerer nods quietly).
-Setosorcerer: Very well, then. I'll be off, collecting diamond for your weapons. Rest easy now, travelers.
(Seto picks up his iron pickaxe and heads out the door again, his canine companion following along with him. Soon, the others find a comfortable place in the house to rest for the night. While everyone is resting, Sky is seen looking out the window, on high alert for any signs of Deadlox).
-Sky: (to himself) I won't let you hurt my friends. Go ahead and try. I'm right here.