2 Days After Battle

Time: 11:57

Location: Jerry's Tree

Jordan sighed and closed the door to his room quietly. Music blared down by the base of the tree and colorful lights flashed. Sky had so blatantly said that, since everyone had survived, they needed to party.

Jordan wasn't really one for parties. He blinked slowly, rubbing an eye tiredly. He sat down on his bed, running his thumb over Gary, who was perched on his shoulder. Karry jumped up onto the bed next to him. He sighed and turned towards the chest next to him; best to get this over with.

Everyone knew his secret now. So he needed to disappear-and fast. He couldn't take anything, he needed to start anew. He opened the chest, taking out a piece of paper and a feather. An inks sack soon followed, and he punctured the sack with the tip of the feather. Sure, there were pencils, but he always like to write old-fashioned.

So, in careful cursive writing, he started to make his farewell letter.

"To whom it may concern,

First of all, I'm sorry. I need you guys to know that I really, really am. And second, I need you guys to know that I don't want to be found. I'm leaving, and by the time you get this letter I'll be gone."

Jordan sighed and dipped the feather in ink again. He started another paragraph.

"I don't want you guys to worry about me. I'll be fine, it's just that... Well, all of this is my fault. If I hadn't dragged you guys into this, then none of it would have happened. I know that this seems unreasonable, but I can't help but blame myself."

Another dip into the ink interrupted his explanation.

"It's my fault that Herobrine was after you guys. To tell you the truth, I never really liked my father that much. Maybe it was because that he was cold, and all I was used to was the heat of flames. When I came to the Overworld, I promised myself not to make any friends. I promised myself that if I did, I would keep them safe from my 'father'."

Jordan dipped the feather tip again, cursing softly when extra ink dripped onto part of the letter. He didn't bother to wipe it off.

"Well, I failed myself in that promise, and you guys. And he tried to kill all of you... This is why I shouldn't make friends. I'm sorry...I truly am... But, I need to go. Maybe I'll see you guys again someday."

With that, Jordan ended the letter. He stood, setting the feather and ink sack down on the bed. Gary poked them curiously. Karry mrrowed, hopping down off the bed and rubbing against Jordan's legs. The demigod sighed and reached down, rubbing the cat's ears. "What am I going to do with you, cat? And what about you Gary? I guess..." He sighed and shook his head, folding the letter carefully and opening the door.

Seto was sitting on the railing, eyes tilted up to watch the clear, starry night sky. He turned around when he heard Jordan. "Took you long enough," he commented, lazily drawing out his words. "Thought you'd fallen asleep."

Jordan smirked slightly, walking over to the railing. He jumped up and sat down, back facing the drop. He stayed silent, eyes looking down at the ground. He didn't want to leave, but he had to. "Seto-"

"I want to thank you, Jordan," the sorcerer interrupted, craning his head around to look at the demigod. "I know that it was mainly Herobrine's fault, but you helped bring me back to life. I'm really grateful, you know? I'm glad I'm alive again.."

Jordan shook his head, drawing his knees around to face the drop, looking out at the stars. The two fell into a comfortable silence, both content to just listen and watch. Finally, Seto spoke.

"Wonderful stars out tonight. It's nights like these that make me happy to be alive... and to have someone who would help keep me alive."

Jordan smiled, crumbling the note up in his hand and dropping it over the edge of the railing, where it tumbled through the air and into the pond below. Seto slid off the railing, glancing down at the party. "Well I might as well go join them, are you coming?"

Jordan nodded, but didn't move. "In a minute."

Seto grinned at him and walked over to the stairs. When the sorcerer's cape had finally disappeared from sight, Jordan smiled and sighed, looking out at the clear night sky.

"Yes... It is a wonderful night, especially with people to share it with."

Time: 2:46

Later, as everyone dispersed to foot their own homes, Jordan lay awake on the top of the tree. Gary was snuggled up in his hair and Karry was curled on top of his chest, both fast asleep. The demigod himself was wide awake, white eyes glowing like the stars above him.

He was silent, content to simply lie there, watching and listening. He yawned, but his case of insomnia hadn't been cured. He laid there for hours, daydreaming of his past, the future, and the present. Silently and slowly, as the crickets and animals died down and the nightly mobs came out.

He listened to their groans and hissing. He smiled. Everything was normal in the world, everything was just fine. The stars above twinkled like diamonds splashed across a black canvas. The moon shone, bright even though it was only a crescent. He sighed and closed his eyes, listening to the melody of the leaves rattling off comforting whispers and frogs croaking their calls way down below. The wind whistled a quiet lullaby, wrapping around the demigod in a soft hug.

For once in a month, Jordan was able to sleep peacefully.

A man dressed in black stood on a branch, bright orange eyes never leaving Jerry's Tree. He smiled, flashing straight and white teeth. The man fiddled with a tie that nearly matched his eyes in color. He straightened his suit, ruffling it slightly to give it a more baggy appearance.

The man looked out over the night, setting a pair of headphones on his head. Dark sunglasses were soon sitting on his Jose, covering his unearthly-colored eyes. The man gave his trademark smirk and jumped out of the tree he was in.

He unfolded inky black wings and swung out of his dive, leveling out and flying into the sky that he had came from.