I woke up to a loud, frantic scream. I shot out of bed, my sword in my hand as I rushed out of the house. I got out in time to see Alex, who was running towards me, but I couldn't tell what was chasing her. However, I could tell she was in danger, and actually felt my legs start running towards her. I had just gotten a hold of her hand as she chucked something at me. But an Enderman unlike any I've ever seen, as it was white-eyed, not purple, appeared behind her, and the sound of static filled my ears for an instant. It took hold of her shoulders and disappeared, and the noise stopped, too. I still feel the touch of her hand being pulled away, even now.

The thing she had thrown at me had managed to fall down my shirt; a chain necklace with a locket, I would soon find out. But at that moment, I was shell-shocked. What the Nether just happened? I thought, but a hissing behind me snapped me out of it and I swung around, smashing my sword into the creeper's side, killing it instantly. It was still dark, and I needed to recoup. I gathered what little wits I could together and head back inside, turning a safety mechanism on.

After hearing the sticky pistons retract, opening a chasm that went all the way down to the bedrock, I sat down on my bed, fidgeting with my shirt and untucking it from my pants. Something fell out, and I remembered it was the thing alex had thrown at me. But, at that time, I didn't even know her name. They were just someone else. Or something? I didn't know. The villagers I'd talked to referred to me as a human, but I wasn't sure…

It was a very beautiful piece, made of gold, barely a scratch on it. I opened it to find that there was not a picture but an entire book in it. That tends to happen with storage units, they hold a crap more than they let on. I took the book out and opened it.

You,

if your reading this then i managed to find you and get the locket to youplease dont lose it ive been having bad notions that something was going to happen so when i woke up in your house i thought the day had come but when i was done raidingyour stuff which im sorry for) i just couldnt kill you your a handsome bloke yknow that and i never said thank you for saving me bytheway pleease donnnt hate meimbeing chaedhelpME

The text at the end of the message was sloppy, and I guessed it was then that she realized she had to run. I laughed, a sharp, near-hysterical laugh. "You're a handsome bloke -" Where the hell did that come from? Dammit, I wish she'd just killed me and been on her way! Why'd she come back? I can't help her! I barely know anything about this world, what makes her think I can rescue her from...whatever the Nether she's managed to piss off!

Now I've got her and everything else on my mind! It's bad enough I don't know my purpose or really anything else for sure, now there's her! Why should I care? She stole from me, beat the shit outta me! But I can't help but feel like if I don't save her, I... I fell back on my bed, rubbing my face. Water was coming out, but not sweat; it was coming from my eyes. I couldn't understand why there was a tight pain in my chest. I'd never really cried until then. I was aware of how frustrated I was, but I couldn't calm down. It was so unfair! But, I continued to sob until I passed out, curled up with my knees to my chest.

Steve.

What's going on?

Listen to me. There is not much time.

Who is this?

I am Notch.

Who?

You will learn.

But -

Quiet now, there are other important matters at hand.

What do you mean?

The person you saw, her name is Alex. She needs your help. Whether or not you are able to save her, that is solely up to you. Do not take this lightly. You are going to face a challenge more difficult than you could ever expect, and you are going to need all the assistance available.

But why should I help her?

Because, you know you couldn't live with yourself, knowing that she'll die if you don't.

But she won't! Will she…?

I know. She is a very capable young woman. However, even the bravest, most determined souls can be broken.

What the Nether am I up against, Notch?!

The question is who -

Who?!

He is a force to be reckoned with... he was my brother.

Just tell me!

…

Herobrine.