A/N: The Aquarium Master is back with another chapter of "Terraria: New World". I won't post on Tuesday or Thursday, but to make it up to you guys, I'll (hopefully) have 4 chapters done on Wednesday. I know that you guys are excited to see what will happen to Leo as he goes down into that tunnel, so let's get on with story. BTW, I'm sorry I didn't get this out yesterday. I didn't have enough time.

Chapter 6

As I stroll down the tunnel, going deeper and deeper into the earth, I keep getting the chills. I feel like someone, or something, is watching me. But whenever I look around, no one is there.

I take another look around, and rather than looking for whatever seems to be following me, decide to take in my surroundings.

The floor and roof are made of wood, with planked walls (made up of stone and wood) and wooden pillars every so often. Lanterns filled with some sort of magical green chemical dangle from the ceiling, creating an eerie green glow.

Those torches I saw from before are far away, about an hour or so long walk. Now these lanterns are the only light source. I'd gladly turn them in for normal torches.

After several minutes, I come across a huge room with a domed roof and lit by metal braziers which emit an eerie purple glow. Those torches are even creepier than the lanterns. Before I can even take another step, a female voice shouts at me.

"Back off, and get out!" the voice yells. "You've been warned, and if

Ignoring the warnings, I look around, trying to pinpoint this person's location, but she's nowhere that I can see. Shoot. That means I have to look for her, but chances are I'll be found first.

My thoughts are interrupted by the whoosh of wings. I turn around, and see the one that's been following me this entire time.

The girl seems to be around my age (seventeen), and she's got a long ponytail which is coloured deep purple, and bone hair pins are scattered around the top of her head. Along with black combat boots, purple leggings and a mauve skirt, the girl wears some sort of torso armour, which matches the colour of her hair and leggings. A skull with glowing eyes decorates the chest area, while thin plates of metal lead down from the skull to the top of her abdomen. With shoulder pads that connect to a thin sleeve of what appears to be scales and gloves with short spikes on the knuckles, she looks decked out and ready to fight.

After several moments of silence, she finally speaks. "Who the hell are you, and give me three good reasons as to why I should not massacre you."

I have two options right now. Be rude or be polite. After a quick mental argument, I decide on the polite route.

"I'm sorry ma'am, and I don't want to intrude on your private residence, but I only come here in search of rope," I say, wanting to be honest so that I don't die for lying. "All the other tunnels were dead ends, and I don't have enough rope to leave."

"Seriously?" she scoffs, unamused. "There's no need to be polite in this harsh world."

"Oh," I say sheepishly. "Sorry."

"Before I start helping you out, I need proof that you're not down here to take my stuff. I don't exactly trust anyone who happens to walk by," the girl says. "First, what's your name? And be quick about it or I'll leave your headless corpse for the undead."

"The name's Leo," I answer. "And I've got a feeling that you won't tell me who you are until I've gained your trust."

"Spot on, Leo," she replies. "Now, how do I know that you've come here due to falling of that ledge at the top of the cave?"

"Consider this," I say. "I wake up in the middle of a forest, and I've got amnesia. I only have a lead helmet and a broadsword of the same metal, meaning that I've only been here for at most, tow or three days. Plus, even if I did know that you lived here, I would've forgotten due to my amnesia. And I'm not stupid. With my current equipment, I wouldn't stand a chance a killing you."

"Also," I add. "You've got those purple demon wings. You could just fly out of my reach, and since you've probably got a ranged weapon of some sort, and I don't, you could kill me in seconds. How's that for proving my innocence?"

"Not bad, newbie, not bad," she says. "I'll help you, but don't expect me to just become friends with you right now. This is reality, not some made up kids' story. Now, follow me."

I do as she said, following her into one of the corridors. When she suddenly stops, I slam into her.

"HEY!" she furiously roars. "You better watch out, especially in the wild. If you've got your head in the clouds, daydreaming, then that makes you easy prey. Now, come on."

"Sorry," I say, not wanting to get on her bad side. "Uh, would you mind if I asked you something?"

"Yes," she says in a monotone voice.

Regardless, I ask her. "What's your name?"

She sighs, and then answers my question. "If you must know, it's Lilith. There, happy?"

Before I can reply, I'm recalling events from my past. The memories are running through my head, ones of me and a girl around my age.

Flashback

The girl and I are racing to the large oak tree in the distance. I'm in the lead, but not for long.

"Hey, no fair!" I playfully shout to the girl.

"You didn't say anything about flying, so I flew," she retorts, smirking. "Anyways, I won. Ha!"

"Alright, you beat me," I say, before changing the topic. "It must be nice, having demon wings. Being able to fly must be fun."

Suddenly the girl's smile drops, replaced by a frown. "Yes, it's cool having demon wings, but at the same time, I wish I didn't have them. All of the other villagers hate me, and I'm sick of it."

"Don't worry," I say, wanting to cheer her up. "I'll always be there if you need a friend."

"Yeah," she says, smiling. "I'll always have you."

Flashback End

As I return to the present, Lilith is gazing at me in concern.

"You okay?" she asks.

Instead of saying yes, I say something completely different. "Lilith? Is it really you?"

A/N: Wow. Bet you didn't see that coming. What will happen next? Anyways, thanks for reading, and please review. I'd be thankful for the feedback. Aquarium Master, signing out!