A/N: Hey guys, I'm back! Just took a short break before writing another chapter. So, I know that some, though not all, are curious to see how well Leo will survive. So I hope you enjoy this chapter of "Terraria: New World", and it's going to be longer than the last 3. Hopefully it will be.

Chapter 4

Leo's P.O.V.

As I sit by the furnace, trying to warm myself, I hear knocking at the door on the left side of the house (east).

"Huh," I mutter, standing up to go answer the door. "I didn't know that the forest is home to others. I wonder if they're adventurers like me."

However, when I open the door, what I see pulls me out of my thoughts. It wasn't survivors or adventurers that were knocking. It was zombies, trying to make their way into my house so they can eat me alive.

"You've got to be kidding me!" I shout to no one in particular. "Zombies exist?! And here I was, thinking that they're just an urban myth, made up by other adventurers!"

Well, no time to think. As adrenaline kicks in, so does my battle instincts. I'm already charging them, my mind focused on destroying these animated corpses before they destroy me.

I send several blows in quick succession at the lead zombie. I continue hacking at them, ignoring the pain as best as I can whenever they claw at me or punch me. Not even realizing that the battle is over, I swing my lead broadsword in the air as sort of a salute, and for good measure, plunge it into the nearest zombie's head.

"I've got to say, you're the best fighter I've met so far, and one of the few that survive," says a voice from behind me.

I turn around to see a man in his twenties, with spikey brown hair, a blue sweater, beige pants, and hiking boots, leaning on the door of my cabin.

"Who the heck are you?" I demand, pointing my sword at his head. "And what are you doing in my house?"

"The name's Brandon," he answers, putting his hands up in a friendly manner, showing me that he's not armed. "I'm what you'd call a survival guide, though I've got a passion for archery. I help out those who come to explore the new lands. Oh, by the way, what do you think of my bow?"

He then shows me his wooden bow and quiver. "Like it? I built them myself."

"Cool," I say, lowering the sword. "Nice bow. I like the craftsmanship of it. Um, not to be off topic, but are you a homeless?"

"Yeah, I am," Brandon remarks, yawning. "We guides usually rely on the adventurer to build us a home, since we're usually busy helping them when need be. By the way, would you mind if I crashed here? I could provide you with assistance in exchange."

"Sure," I reply. "It's not like I have any friends to keep me company. Oh, and my name's Leo."

"Well then, Leo," he says, smirking. "It's nice to officially know you."

"Same thing to you," I reply. I then gaze up at the sky.

"I think we should head inside. I do not want to meet the 'locals'," I continue, putting an emphasis on the word 'locals'.

"I'm with you on that decision. Trust me, I know several of the local 'wildlife', and they're quite feisty, to say the least," Brandon comments.

With that, the two of us head into my cabin for the night, trying to get some sleep before sunlight shows up.

*Several Hours later*

"Wake up!" Brandon shouts. "Daylight is here and you need to prepare for the night! So spend the day wisely. I recommend looking for minerals so you can make some form of armour."

Geez, I think to myself. He needs to relax.

"Let me sleep for a few more minutes, Energizer Bunny," I retort.

"Sorry, but you need to wake up," he says firmly. "You need to stock up on materials if you want to make things easier on yourself."

"Ugh," I groan, getting up. "Let me go brush my teeth first, and then I'll go mining."

"Alright then," he cheers. "Welcome to your second day in the new world!"

Today is going to be an interesting day.

A/N: Thanks for reading my newest chapter of "Terraria: New World". I hope you enjoy, and have a good day!