Guys, I am ETERNALLY SORRY about the wait. I'm trying to get these chapters to be longer, but I also want to skip to the chase.
(Moved from actual chapter to beginning of this, because it's apparently against the rules for author's notes to be a chapter by itself)
My first ever (long) author's note!
Alright, for one, I'm changing the bonus chapter to every 10 chapters. Cause I am SO stuck.
Secondly, I haven't forgotten about this story. I have a certain writing style, I write down my ideas and post them, and then I choose one to work on. Over time, I get more ideas, so I write them down too. This WILL be my main story.
Thirdly, the Secret of Shadow Forest thing, it's full, but if you have an oc you want in, do not fret! You can still send them in! (Hopefully) If not, they'll be in The Warrior Angel, or a book in a series that I'm too lazy to start yet.
Fourth, I LOVE YOU GUYS SOOOOOOO MUCH! You would've thought that a stupid kid like me would have the best fan base ever? It's because of you guys that I write. Thanks so much guys.
Fifth, I'm having a contest for naming my fan base. Like, Cavemanfilms has the dwellers, Pewdiepie has the bros, Skydoesminecraft has the sky army, etc. Send in your ideas in the comments, and I'll create a poll on my profile. I DON'T CARE HOW SMALL MY FAN BASE IS, IF I WANT TO NAME YOU GUYS I'LL NAME YOU GUYS.
Thanks guys, UR TE BEST IN TE WORLD!
See yas all soon (hopefully)!
SeaofFire (now named fantastical flaming ocean of fanfiction by Flu.)
(Sorry if you can't review this chapter, if you reviewed the author's note already, that's why you can't review now)
c:
Alright, now, onto the review responses-
Zoea: HOLD UP! Flare, because you respond to everyone's review, you take TWICE as long to get a chapter out!
Me: But, they need to know that I care about every review!
Daniel: THEY ALREADY KNOW. I'm sick of having my life on hold just so you can say "Thanks!" to everyone who reviewed! Besides, there are too many people who just go as "guest". They won't know who you're talking to!
Me: But, but but, (Sees it's pointless) (Sigh) FINE. I won't respond to everyone's review. Sorry guys!
(Audience starts a riot, I shoot a flare into the roof, they quiet down)
Me: Better. JEAN! DO THE DISCLAIMER!
Zoea: But he doesn't have a big part in the story!
Me: DON'T QUESTION ME. IF I WANT HIM TO DO THE DISCLAIMER THEN HE'LL DO THE FREAKING DISCLAIMER.
Jean: O.o SeaofFire doesn't own Minecraft.
Me: Good. ONTO THE STORY!
(PS. I am adding another two breaker line designs. The - means someone who's from the nether, and *~* is for someone from the Aether)
"Sir! We have received word that Daniel isn't travelling alone! He is with a girl!"
"The answer seems simple, Blazian. Lure Daniel away from her somehow, then send in an assassin. I want her gone. Daniel cannot become attached to her."
"Yes, lord Herobrine."
~O~
After that heartfelt-scene, I turned to Daniel, and did a little half-smile. "So," I ask him. "What now?"
"I'm not sure. Maybe get some food?" he asks me, with his eyebrows raised.
"Really? What, do you have three stomachs or something?" I retort sarcastically.
"No…" he looks down, somewhat depressed.
I feel regret. WHY IS LIFE SO CRUEL? "Sorry dude, it's just," I begin. "It's just sarcasm, you know?"
"I guess…" His attitude doesn't change. Dang it. Last resort time.
"Tell ya what, I'll buy you breakfast," I begin.
"DEAL." He interrupts.
"IF," I continue, "you cheer up and forgive me."
"Alright! I forgive you." He smiles.
"Great! So where to?" What have I gotten myself into? I'll be broke by noon…
"Uh, how about the restaurant at the hotel?" he suggests.
"Alright!" Well, I might as well 'go with the flow' as they say. Although, who 'they' are, I am clueless about.
~O~
LATER:
~O~
Well, the good news is, I won't be broke, and everything here is relatively cheap. The bad news is, everything SOUNDS SO GOOD!
"Well, what do you think you'll have?" I ask him, breaking the silence.
"I don't know, but these potato pancakes with mushroom soup sounds pretty good." He suggests, pointing to the picture. "What about you?"
"I have my eye on this apple parfait." I reply, my mouth beginning to water.
"Hi, my name's Arysha, and I'll be your server today. Can I get you some drinks?" Arysha asks, while pulling out a notepad and pen.
"I'll have some apple juice, please." Daniel asks very kindly.
"Alright, and for you?" She writes down his order, then turns to me.
"Uh, I'll just have some milk, please." I say timidly.
"Alright, I'll be right back with your orders." She says smiling, and then turns and walks away.
~O~
(NO POV)
After they ate, they headed out to the nearby park.
"Ooh, ice cream!" Zoea says eagerly, looking at the cart a little ways off.
"You know what?" Daniel asks her.
"What?" She asks back, questioningly.
"Since you treated me to breakfast, I'll treat you to ice cream. Sound good?"
"Sounds great! Thank you!" She excitedly says.
"Alright, I'll be right back." Daniel says, before he goes, leaving her there.
MEANWHILE:
Huh, the ice cream worked like a charm. Excellent. Now that Daniel's away from the girl, show time.
~O~
Ice cream, ice cream, ICE CREAM! If I had one weakness back in the Aether, it had to have been ice cream. I LOVE IT! So, I stand there, waiting excitedly for him to come back with the tasty treat.
~O~
"Lord-(gasp)Notch,(pant)"
"Yes, what is it Mianne?"
"Miss-(wheeze)Zoea,(gasp) she's GONE!"
"WHAT?! Kindred, assemble a search team! I want my daughter found!"
"Right away sir!"
(NO POV)
The assassin stood hidden in the foliage of the tree next to Zoea, ready to pounce.
'Alright,' the assassin thought to himself. 'You're doing this for Daniel's own good. Just get it over with. Ready, 3, 2, 1, NOW!'
He jumped out, his iron dagger in hand. Zoea turned towards where the noise came from, and froze in mortal terror. She jumped back just in time, he just barely missed her throat. Then Zoea's instincts kicked in.
"MEEEEAAAARRRG!" Zoea shouts as he lunges for her again, and as she draws her diamond sword.
(Imagine this slow-mo)
The assassin jumps, both hands on the dagger, holding it above his head. Zoea runs forward, holding her heavy-as-nether diamond sword in both hands, somehow managing to keep it up. (That's an epic picture, I'm drawing that)
_*()*_
At the sound of the scream, I turn around, and what do I see?
I see Zirath, my best friend from childhood, trying to KILL Zoea!
I forget the ice cream. All that matters now, is saving Zoea's life. Against Zirath, she has no chance. He was always the best fighter in the palace, and father liked to see him fight in the arenas.
I'm halfway to them when-wait, what? Are-are they in slow-mo? I run even faster, thinking that this'll give me some time. When I reach them, they're still in slow-mo, so I grab Zoea by the hand and drag her out of the way.
_*()*_
~O~
Is it just me, or is Daniel moving at the speed of light? At least, that's what it felt like when he caught me by the hand and dragged me out of there.
When we're finally out, I ask, "What just happened…?"
"I don't know. I just don't know." He sits down.
I sit beside him. "Well, whatever happened back there, thanks for saving me."
"Don't mention it." He looks away, but before he does, do I see him blushing?
"No, seriously. Thank you! If you hadn't come when you did, my throat would have been slit by now. So, thank you."
"It's alright." He turns back to me, and I see a look of longing in his eyes. It's for… Me?
It seems almost simultaneous that we lean in, and when our lips are only an inch apart…
BOOM! Flash of light, explosion noise, and-oh-buck-am-I-in-trouble.
"ZEANNAH MI AMORE CADENZA! WHAT THE NETHER ARE YOU DOING?!"
Welp.
~O~
DONE! Guys, I wrote for 5 HOURS STRAIGHT TO GET THIS. BE THANKFUL. Also, longest chapter yet, with word count at 1,489 words! HUZZAH!
Also, buck it, questions will, from now on, only be in special 10-chapter-extravaganzas. K? I want this up NAOW.
Alright guys. I am now hoping to get a chapter up at least once a month. Until then, keep the fires burning!
(PS, if you can't review while logged in, review while not logged in, but using your nickname.)
BAI!