Once everyone was on the same page when it came to the plan, the group returned to the Nether and split into their respective groups.

"Try not to bring Herobrine this time, Red," Second said before following Chosen and Dark. "We can't have anyone being possessed while we're fighting."

"Oh, but you see how badly King got his ass kicked when Herobrine did possess Red." Blue said.

"Don't bring Herobrine. Just grab some students and go." Second deadpanned before jumping into the portal.

Red grumbled. "Killjoy."

Gold and Sapphire stood at the gates of the castle, alongside Green and Scarlet. "Piglin Brutes can't be that bad, right?" Green asked.

"If we die, your rephrasing that sentence AND your telling Purple." Gold said, glaring at him.

"Why me?"

"Because I said so. Now, go get reinforcements...somehow. I don't know what's in there, and frankly I don't care, but just find anyone that's willing to help." Gold retorted.

"Fine."

Green begrudgingly followed Scarlet to the Note Block Universe portal, Gold and Sapphire staring after them.

"You sure this is gonna work?" Sapphire gestured to King, who was talking to Yellow and holding the Minecraft Staff.

"As long as they don't think he's going to murder them, we should be fine. We'll explain the situation and why we're there, and hopefully they'll help.

"And your sure this'll work?"

"I'm never sure. But if they served under him as a person who was grieving the death of his son, they'll help get Purple back."

"How can you be sure?" Sapphire asked.

"They looked up to Purple as much as they looked up to me," King said. "They might not be alright with aiding in a war, but if Purple's brought into the equation, whether their aiding him in leading a war, or helping rescue him from the opposing side, they will help."

"Well, as long as they'll help."

King's judgement about the piglins helping was...a little off, to say the least.

One sight of him with the staff and they brought out their weapons, guarding the littler ones and snarling.

"Hey, hey! King's on the good side! We're not gonna hurt you!" Sapphire exclaimed, throwing Gold behind her and gesturing to King.

The leader snarled louder.

"Easy there. King's not gonna hurt you." Sapphire walked closer to the piglins.

"Sapphire, wait!" King reached out to her, only causing the piglins to increase their guard.

"Your King won't hurt you," Sapphire said gently. "He's looking for your help."

The piglins stopped, blinking in confusion.

"There's a war going on, and we're looking for reinforcements. He needs your help."

The piglins continued to stare at her.

"Prince Purple is in danger," King spoke up. "He needs help, and you guys were the few I could think of."

At the mention of Purple, the lead snarled at the mention of him in danger.

"Yeah."

"We need your help if we're going to get him back safe and sound, because you guys are smart like that. And besides, King cares about Purple a lot. And he's your prince!" Gold said.

The Piglins, although still a little skeptical, stared at King.

The Nether Battle had gone horribly in King's favor, they knew that, and King chose to stay by Purple even after what he'd done?

King could sense their skepticism. They knew King had treated Purple horribly, but he'd grown from that.

A lot from that.

" Your one of the strongest people I've met, and nothing will ever change that. Even if you were weak, I'd still be there for you, no matter what. I promise."

"I'm always here for you. I always will. I'll stay right here. I won't leave your side, no matter what. We will get through this together. Cause I'm staying right here with you."

"With me?"

King pulled him close. "With you."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

"There's nothing to be sorry about, Purple. I understand you've been hurt by people your entire life, me included, and I wish you weren't, but that's not something I can decide. Navy made the choice to turn you into what you are, and I chose to hurt you even if I didn't realize what I was doing then. You're still just a kid, and you're still stuck in that mindset because all the universe has done to you is hurt you."

"Kid, Navy could kill you! Even him kidnapping you is enough to hurt me! But killing you?! I'd be devastated for the rest of my life. I'm doing this for your own safety."

"I just...I don't want you to get hurt. If these guys ever find you...you'll die. And I don't...I don't wanna lose you, Purple! I love you so much it would hurt me so badly to see you leave."

"You were there when I needed someone the most. You became my family after I lost my own. It was you who stopped my rampage. You who brought me back into reality. You, Purple. All you. I need you to realize that. You have to fight against Navy's control. He isn't true family. I'm your true family. I'm the one you see as a father, not him. I'm there when you need someone, not him. You said I was the best thing that ever happened to you. I'm always there to comfort you when you need it! So, please, Purple, fight it! I'm here. I'm right here! I love you, kid. I always have, and always will. Please!"

"Purple, please. You fought through this before, you can fight through it again. I'm here. I'm right here! I made a promise to you, remember? I promised I'd always be there for you. I promised I'd always be with you. I'm not breaking that promise, am I!? I'm here for you, and I'm here with you. I'd never break a promise I made to you, okay?! Please Purple, listen to me! I know your in there. I need you to fight. For yourself, your friends, and for me. I love you, Purple. Always have, and always will."

"Of course. Listen, Purple, no matter what your dad says, always remember nothing he's done is your fault. Only his. Your dad can say anything he wants, but when he says I don't love you, he's wrong. I love you so much, Purple. Always have, and no matter what, I always will."

"What Navy's done to you has shaped you into who I know and love. Hell, if it weren't for you, I would've destroyed all of Minecraft. You've been through so much thanks to him, but it's shaped you into the person I grew to love. You're not Navy's kid, or guard, or an enemy of ours. You're my kid, my best friend, my everything. I can't risk losing you again, not when you're the only one I have left..."

"Please, Purple. Fight it! You've fought Navy's control before, and we all know you can do it again. Fight it!"

"Purple, he's wrong. You're not stupid, or worthless. And you are good enough. Any one of your friends can tell you, but I know you'll listen to me the most. You are good enough, even if your dad doesn't acknowledge it. You're a good friend to everyone, and you're an amazing kid, Purple. I wouldn't have let you come with me if I thought you were a failure. Because you aren't. You are amazing in so many ways. And...I am so, so proud of you and how far you've come, even with everything you've gone through."

"Purple…I know you're in there somewhere. Please, fight through this. You've fought through Navy so much throughout every single ordeal he's put you through, and I know this time won't be any different! Please, honey, I know you can do this. I believe in you, Purple. Nothing is going to change that."

"Come on, Purple. I know you're in there. Please."

"Purple, it's me! Please listen! I know you're probably too far gone to hear this but...I need you to listen. I'm right here. And...I love you. I'm really sorry I didn't tell you that sooner, but it doesn't matter. It doesn't change the fact that it's true. I love you, and I am so proud of you."

"Your my entire world, Purple. And your all any of us have got left, and all I have left is so important to me, that I can't lose it. I can't lose you, Purple. I'm sorry...for ever making you think that you weren't important to me, but you are! You mean more to me than world domination ever did! Please...I can't lose you again..."

"Purple, baby, listen. You'll bring us back. I don't know how, but you will. You'll rescue Dark and Second, wherever they are. You might think everything's on you now, mainly since it is, but I know you can do this. You've gotten past every obstacle thrown your way since this whole thing started, and this...this isn't any different. You'll stop them. I promise."

"I love you, my little flower."

Sapphire stared at the Piglin again.

Finally, the brute made a grunt that sounded like a yes, and Sapphire thanked them.

Gold and King stared at each other. "You speak their language?"

"Nope. What'd they say, Sapphire?"

Sapphire turned to look at them.

"They'll help.