#sjinty

Xephos's head was pounding as he opened his eyes. As he looked up he noticed a marble ceiling above him, he blinked a few times before realising he was not at Sjin's farm any more. He shot up from where he was lying but regretted it as the room began to spin and the pounding in his head worsened. He clenched his head in both hands and pushed against his skull trying to relieve himself of the pain. After a few moments the pain stopped and Xephos lowered his hands. He blinked and examined his surrounding area looking for any clues as to where he was.

He had somehow ended up in a corridor, with marble flooring and dark wooden panels. Small chandeliers hung from the roof lighting the room with the only source it had. No windows... There went Xephos's escape plan. He looked around more and saw that there was nothing else in the room, nor anyone else there with him. He sighed and slowly got to his feet. Dizziness took over his body as he rested his hand against the fall and took a few deep breaths. Once he could see straight, Xephos reached for his diamond sword he always carried, but it wasn't there. Someone had taken it from him. He growled in annoyance.

Xephos began to walk down the corridor not knowing where it would lead him. He had not long begun to walk when another noise echoed his own. Footsteps... He wasn't the only person here. Xephos stopped and listened as the footsteps continued. Behind him. With no weapon to defend him, Xephos truly hoped that it was not an enemy that was following him. He clenched his fists and calmed his nerves. He'd have to be quick. If he couldn't defeat the person he'd have to run. Ready! Xephos turned and quickly stepped towards the person and threw a punch. Without even realising it the person who had stalked Xephos landed on the ground with a thud and a sore jaw.

"Ah, ya bugger!" Xephos blinked and took a step back. He looked down at the person he had attacked to see his dwarven friend. There on his but sat Honeydew rubbing his jaw. The dwarf seemed a little shocked as he looked up at his friend. "Why would you do that?" "Sorry friend," said Xephos holding out a hand to the little man. "I thought you were an enemy." Honeydew stood up with the help of Xephos still rubbing his cheek. Xephos looked at his friend. No diamond pick... Someone had gone to great lengths to remove all their weapons and tools. "Where are we?" Xephos asked as he looked around his surroundings hoping that there would be something new for him to examine. "Not a clue," Honeydew spoke as he too looked around the room. "I woke up here and found you." The dwarf seemed as confused as Xephos did. Xephos gave a sigh and turned in the direction he had been walking. There was no point in them waiting here; they might as well continue to see if there was a door or another corridor that would lead them somewhere else. "Follow me!" Xephos looked down at his friend who had begun walking ahead of him. Looks like great minds think alike. Xephos smiled and followed the dwarf.

-- Sips groaned as his body begins to wake. Man what a night, he thought as he rolled over. He couldn't remember what happened the night before apart from having a drink with Honeydew and Xephos when he arrived and then talking to Sjin near the shooting range. Sips smiled to himself as he sat up from the red carpet he had been lying on, Sips was never drinking anything made by Sjin again, that stuff must have been strong to make Sips forget a good night out. Sips looks up from the carpet and around the room he was sat in. He was a small study room, not much too it, a chair, a few bookshelves and a fire place. Sips noted that there were no windows... Odd, Sjin's farm house wasn't big enough for a room to have no windows. Sips looked around again and noticed that there was no door. Sips swore under his breath and stood up and examined the room closely. The way the room was set up was to shabby, not nearly close to Sjin's craftsmanship. If this wasn't Sjin's work then that meant Sips wasn't at Mahogany Meadows Farm... So where was everyone? Where was Sjin? "That big babby," Sips spoke as he looked at the chair seeing the rips and burns in its fabric. "Where have you gone Sjin?" -- There was nothing there... Just nothing... No objects... No people... No light... Just darkness... Sjin just felt depressed as he looked around him. There was just darkness surrounding him and he couldn't see a way out. There was something below him but for all he could tell it could disappear and drop him into the darkness below. Sjin gave a small whimper and lowered himself to the ground placing his hands on the floor before resting the rest of his body. The ground below him felt colder than when himself and Sips lived in the Tundra Biome and he fell waist deep into the snow. Sjin pulled his limbs in on himself and looked around the room. Nothing... How did he get here? Why was he here? He couldn't remember anything passed Strippin telling himself and Sips that Nano had collapsed. Why couldn't he remember anything after that point? Had something happened at the farm? Had someone gotten hurt? Could this have been Strawfingers?!?! Strawfingers! Sjin frowned. "It must have been him," Sjin growled as he thought about the menace that he was and how horrible he had been to Nano for trapping her in the Nether. Was it now time for Sjin to be trapped? Or was this another one of Strawfingers games? -- There was very little Rythian could do at this point in time. He had tried to find a way out of the room but all he could find was dead ends. He had given up trying to explain why he was in this library with Zoeya and Minty until the red head had awoken with pain in her head and complaining she felt as if she had spent the night with him in Ravs' bar... If only that was the case... Rythian might have been at ease if he had known he had been drinking with Ravs the night before, but he hadn't... Well not as much as he usually had. Rythian hadn't thought of the reason he was there since Zoeya had awoken, mainly for the fact she had begun trying to piece the events together himself. However, Rythian highly doubted that aliens or mutant mushrooms were the reason they were here. No, Rythian felt magic behind was behind this and it was not his own or Ridgedog's magic that had created this. Rythian sighed as he now looked around the shelves looking for something to take up his time or to at least give him a clue how to get out of there. But even if he did find an escape himself and Zoeya would not be able to leave until Minty had awoken. Even if Rythian didn't know her that well and also that Minty was loyal to Sjin he wouldn't leave her hear. It wouldn't have been right. Rythian scanned the book shelves opposite where Zoeya now sat next to Minty. None of the books were interesting at all. Most of them were fairy tales or histories of Minecraftia. None of which seemed interesting at all to Rythian. He knew a lot about the history of Minecraftia and didn't need to learn more. A groan caught Rythian's attention. He looked next to Zoeya and watched as Minty began to awaken. Zoeya was at her side in moments checking to see if there were any injuries on the blonde. Zoeya bombarded the half-awake Minty.  “Are you ok? Do you need anything to drink? Water? Maybe some chocolate milkshake? Oh wait I don't have any left. Maybe some food?” Minty placed her hand out to stop Zoeya from speaking and gave a smile as she raised her other hand to her head to rub her temple. "I'm fine Zoeya," she spoke softly with a small wince. "Just a headache," she answered and looked up at Rythian. Minty smiled at him before lowering her hands and looking around the room. She seemed fascinated by the room, more so its content. Zoeya smiled and stood up before jumping over to Rythian and asking. "So what next?" -- "It's no good," Lomadia called as she turned to Martyn who was sat under a tree in a lush garden. "There doesn't seem to be any way out of here..." "But there has to be some way," called NanoSound as she stood up from the small pond in the centre of the clearing. She walked over to Martyn and handed him some water in the bottle she had just filled. "We can't just be stuck here; there must be a way out of this garden." Lomadia shook her head and walked closer to the others. She looked around the clearing again and seeing the top of a wall poking over the tree tops. "I'm afraid not," she spoke again and turned back to the two. "The wall seems to have no end. It's almost as if it's like The Walls Map," she commented.  Martyn finished his water and nodded. Lomadia was right this was like when they had played The Walls. Back then they had been in a lush area with a few resources, more than what they had now, and had to wait until the walls fell. But this wasn't a PVP game Martyn thought to himself. It didn't feel like a map, nor did it have the same kind of tension that each person had before they stepped onto the playing field. He hadn't been told by Ridge that one would be happening nor did he remember accepting the challenge. Even if he had accepted the challenge he would most likely have been put with Strippin or Toby rather than Lomadia and Nano. So where were they? Nano sighed and sat down next to Martyn in the shade of the tree. She was tired and her head was aching. The only person out of the three that seemed to have energy was Lomadia, which was unusual since it was usually difficult to keep Martyn still for five minutes. Nano was worried, worried that a zombie or something worse would pop out any second and attack them. They had no weapons and no armour. Everything that had once been in her infantry was now gone and she was left with less that she had in the Nether.  "Once you two get some more energy we'll start looking for a way out and if not..." Lomadia paused as she walked over to another tree, "we'll make resources and escape." "Escape where?" Nano asked as she carefully watched Lomadia. "We don't even know where here is..." "Think of it as an adventure," Martyn spoke softly and smiled at Nano. "Think of it as one of the stories Xephos and Honeydew tell us about." With Martyn's charming smile directed at Nano her fear subsided a little and she felt calmer. -- It had taken Ridgedog quite a while to work it out but he had finally done it. He now knew where he was, even if he didn't know why. He nodded to himself. Yes he definitely knew where he was. There was no denying what was around him and what it was making. The whole purpose of the room stood right in front of him on a small grey table. Gunpowder laced the surface of the table and the chest full of uranium and sand helped him to understand what was going on. Someone had been making bombs. Not just any bombs, nuclear. But that didn't explain why Ridge was struggling to use his magic. The Demi-God had tried to break a whole in the wall but it didn't work, he had also tried spawning in some weapons but that hadn't worked either. Ridgedog folded his arms and looked at the compressors and macerators around him. Whoever had built all the things in this room had been busy. But what were the bombs going to be used for? What was so big that it would need this many ingredients to destroy? Ridgedog sat down on the chair in the center of the room. He folded his arms and crossed one leg over the other. Ridge pondered to himself and began to work out all the pieces of the puzzle. He had been at the Sjindig. He remembered Nano and Sjin fainting in front of everyone without touching a single drop of ale. He remembered waking up in this white room, but he didn't know how he had gotten there. He found out that the room had been used to create weapons of mass destruction, but he didn't know who had created them. He knew that someone intended to make a nuclear explosion, but he didn't know where. He knew that someone was planning something against himself and the rest of the Yogscast, but he didn't know why. "So..." Ridgedog spoke to himself quietly. "After all that information and memories there is one thing I certainly know for sure." Ridgedog looked around the room once more before sighing to himself.

The Sjindig was in full swing and the Sun had only just begun to set. Xephos smiled as he watched everyone have fun and begin to drink themselves silly. He laughed as he watched Honeydew and Nilsey, who by this time had drunk a few mugs full of Sjin's special mead, try to climb the tree. It was safe to say neither of them were going to get to the top any time soon. Xephos turned to look at the stage where Parv, Sparkles and Inthelittlewood where performing, each one making the crowd of girls dance even more. Above the stage he could see the maze that had dug into the base of the mountain and he saw Panda, Strippin and Bejin discussing where they had and hadn't been. Looks like it would take a while for them to get back down. Xephos turned to look at the food and drink stalls where the rest of the Yogscast appeared to be along with a few other faces. Ravs and Teep were sat by a table with a lever in the middle of them and they kept hitting it backwards and forwards. Xephos looked confused as the two continued play, trying to understand who was winning. Xephos heard Rythian say, "Whoever gets the last hit." Xephos assumed he was explaining to Ridgedog who the winner of the game was. Watching the game were two other people that Xephos had only seen around Martyn, KaeyiDream and SoTotallyToby, were both watching intently to see who would win out of Ravs and Teep. In the end it seemed that Teep had won by pushing Ravs away from the table. At the far end of the food table Xephos saw Hatfilms laughing and eating to their delight, they seemed oblivious to everything around them. Xephos looked around as he walked over to talk to Lalna who was sat near the mead table on his own looking up at the mountain that Panda, Strippin and Benji were lost in. Xephos noticed that the two troublemakers of the Yogscast, Sips and Sjin were nowhere to be seen. Xephos sat down next to Lalna and took the mug that was offered to him. He smiled to the scientist. "Having fun?" Xephos took a swig of the mead. Wow it was almost as strong as the stuff Lalna had given him when they worked in the Jaffa factory together. "Of course I am," Lalna said. Xephos could see that Lalna kept looking out of the corner of his eye at the mountain once again. Xephos looked around at the mountain; there was nothing of interest, unless he found Panda arguing with the rail brothers on how to get out of the maze interest. Just below the maze Xephos saw Sips and Sjin talking, that was never a good sign when those two were quiet. As soon as he thought that the two disappeared to the farm house. Xephos shrugged and turned back to Lalna whose gaze was now fixed on the top of the mountain. "What's wrong friend?" Xephos asked and took a small swig of the drink. Lalna looked away from the mountain and towards his friend watching as Xephos grimaced a little at the strength of the mead. He chuckled to himself at the face and smiled. He then thought about the question that the brunet had asked. Should he tell him? No, it was just his imagination... But then he couldn't stop thinking about it. "It's nothing. Just thinking about a new experiment," Lalna lied to him. There was no point in telling Xephos about some shadow that kept moving. "You need to take a break," Xephos hinted and placed his mug on the table. "You'll work yourself to death," he chuckled. Maybe that was it, Lalna thought. Maybe he was just over worked. Yes, that must have been it.

--

Sjin couldn’t believe how well everything was going. Everyone was enjoying themselves with drink, dancing and games. He had talked to everyone there so far apart from one Mr Underscore, who at the moment was at the archery range. Sjin walked over to him as Sips pulled back on the string and aimed at the target. Sjin stood a little away from him and watched. After a few seconds Sips released the bow and the arrow flew into the air and missed the centre by millimetres. Sjin gave a little clap. “Impressive as always Sipsy,” Sjin laughed and stood next to his old boss. “You know me Sjin,” Sips said as he picked up another arrow. “I’m the best mother trucker around.” Sjin laughed. Sips placed an arrow into the bow and pulled back on the string. “But you, you big dumb bastard.” Sjin paused as he watched Sips line up the shot and released the bow. He missed the centre. “What took you so long to come and talk to me?” He asked and lowered the bow. Sips turned and faced the farmer for the first time in their conversation. “You know me Sipsy,” Sjin smiled as the excitement of seeing everyone bubble up inside him. “I love to talk plus there’s so much to do.” Sjin giggled as he looked at everyone before back to him. “No joke,” Sips replied and turned back to the target. “You did good Sjin.” Sips pulled another arrow out and placed it in the bow. Just as he was about to pull back on the string there was barking. Both Sips and Sjin looked over to the side of the farm house and saw where the barking was coming from. “Jake?!” Sjin called and walked away from Sips and over to the side of the farm house away from everyone else. Sips watched Sjin for a few seconds before putting the bow down and following his old employee to the farm house. Sjin kneeled down next to Jake who was barking at the mountain. Sjin rubbed his back and cooed at him to calm down but something had seriously startled him. Sjin grabbed a treat out of his pocket and placed it in front of the dog. Jake stopped barking and looked at the treat. He looked up at Sjin then took the treat from his hand.  “You got another dog?” Sips asked. Sjin turned and saw Sips sitting on the red wall next to the house, with folded arms and a disappointed look on his face. Sjin stood up from Jake and patted his head. Charlotte purred next to Sjin as she sat on the edge of the well. “And a cat too? What the hell Sjin?” Sjin wondered why Sips was acting like this; they didn’t live with him anymore so why would he care. “You remember what happened to Hugo and Igo?” Sips pushed off the wall and walked over to Sjin now that the dog had calmed down. “But Sipsy-“ Sjin was interrupted by a loud crash coming from the Sjindig. Both turned as the music stopped and loud voices where heard. Both looked at each other before they ran over to the entrance of the party. Everything had stopped and people where frozen as if a sense of dread had just hit them. Sjin looked around for the source of the problem but he couldn’t see what was wrong. He looked around and saw Panda, Stippin and Benji running down the hill in panic as if they were being chased by creepers. Honeydew and Nilsey were swimming out of the water not even saying or joking. His eyes stopped as he saw Parv, Sparkles and Martyn looking off the stage at something. From where he stood he couldn’t see what was going on. “Get some water!” Lomadia shouted orders at some of the people around her as the three maze goes stood be sides Sips and Sjin. A small chaos erupted from Lomadia’s constant outburst of orders.  “What happened?” Sips asked as Strippin looked at them. Strippin looked at them strangely before answering his question. “Nano just suddenly dropped,” he said sternly and turned back to look at the group of people. “So, she probably just drank too much,” Sips said and folded his arms after being forced to move and watch the unneeded chaos. Sjin never kept his eyes off where Kim was and the panic that seemed to run through Lomadia’s voice. It all seemed to go wrong as Lalna and Xephos began to run towards them as if in panic. That they knew something that they didn’t know. “She hasn’t touched any…” He whispered so softly he might as well have not said it. “What?” Sips asked. “She doesn’t drink…” Sjin said softly and began to walk towards Lalna and Xephos. “SJIN!” Sjin walked over to the blonde wanting to know what was going on. Sjin stopped. A pain throbbed in his head. Sjin tried to shake his head but the pain only got worse. His body felt heavy and the pain became worse. Sjin felt lightheaded and his breathing became heavier. “What…” Sjin’s knees gave way beneath him and he fell to the floor. His hearing became muffled as he heard several people call his name. Sjin waited for the contact of the ground but it was stopped by an arm wrapping around him. Sjin blinked a few times and every time things became darker and darker until he could see nothing.

--

Bonfire night was another holiday that was over celebrated amongst the residents of Tektopia. The beautiful dazzling lights of the fireworks as they shoot up into the clear night sky always made everyone feel at ease. Every year, everyone would gather together and watch fantastic firework displays that Ridge had made and soak in the relaxed atmosphere they gave off. Well, if you minus the load bangs and sizzles they released into the peaceful woods.

Right now, you were on your way to gather with everyone, Zoey and Teep in tow, in a clearing located in the forest nearby. Your fingers intertwined with Zoey’s as you walk the familiar path to the meeting point, Teep with his bow at the ready in case any attackers were to show up.

However, you soon reach the clearing, and everyone is just arriving; saying hellos and bouncing with excitement. Logs have been set out as make-shift seats and you sit on one with Zoey, Teep, Ravs and Nilesy. It isn’t long until everyone is settled and ready for the show to start.

A loud bang wakes you from your thoughts; you catch a glimpse of Ridge in the night sky, Kaz there with him. After the first firework, a long pause initiates as to build up tension; and after half a minute, the sky is suddenly filled with rays and bursts of explosive colours, different shapes and sizes, lighting up the night sky. The bangs and crashes keeping you focused on the show ahead, the mix of colours seem mesmerizing and the loud noises are soon gone from your thoughts as you are sucked into a trance.

Everyone is watching the glows ahead, Lomadia with her head on Xephos’ shoulder; Minty in the same position with Sjin. You have your arm around Zoey and she is leaning into your warm embrace on the cold November night. Everybody was at ease, all the worries and responsibilities out of their minds as they enjoy the colourful explosions that lay ahead.

Kaeyi looked out of the window, watching as the snow fell down from the white sky. Tears pricked her eyes as she thought of the blonde haired sapling king flashed through her mind. He had promised that when he returned, he would make her his queen, and that he'd protect her. He'd been gone since the summer now, and the leaves had begun falling from the trees by the time she realised that she may not see him again. All she wished for was for him to come home.

Martyn ran into the house, slamming the door behind him and barricading it with anything he could find. He sunk to the ground, dropping his sword and staring at the wall. The horrors that lie beyond those walls, the reficules burning everything in their path.. No human should have to suffer that, yet he was unable to protect his people. He couldn't help but be glad that he left his princess back in the kingdom, he wouldn't have forgave himself if something had happened to her. The only thing that had kept him going was the thought so going home. He would make her his queen, and they would live together in the sapling kingdom. They'd never have to leave eachother again. All he wished for was to be home.

Minty sat on one of the bar stools, her eyes focused on the door. She was waiting for him to burst in, to take her in his arms and tell her everything would be okay. To tell her that he was staying, and that he'd never leave her again. She knew that wasn't going to happen, not today. He had been gone for weeks, off to fight against the purple scarecrow and his legion of minions. He had promised her he wouldn't be long, as he gave her a swift kiss and off he went, his auburn hair blowing in the gentle autumn breeze. A few days, he said. Then he'd be home. Days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months. He still wasn't here. All she wished for was for him to come home.

Sjin sat in his makeshift bunker, hiding from the monsters that lurked around the purple scarecrows base. Images of his blonde haired barmaid flashed through his mind as he wondered why he ever left her. This stupid scarecrow and his minions had attacked his farm, and he knew it was only a matter of time before they came for everything else he loved in this hell of a world. It was only a matter of time before they took him. All he wished for was to be home.

Lomadia looked out over her island, her eyes flickering to the path leading off the island. The path that carried him away from her and the path that she hoped would carry him home. Tears threatened to fall as the realisation hit her; he might never see him again. She begged him to stay, and when he refused they argued. He left in the night, leaving her alone. That was months ago, now all she wanted was for him to be here. She wondered if he was still mad at her for what she said, she never meant to hurt him. She loved him. All she wished for was for him to come home.

Xephos hid behind a fallen tower, his sword in his hands. Blood ran down his skin from the wounds that covered his body as he grew tired. It was almost over, he wasn't sure how he knew but he did. Soon, one army would fall, either leave peace or destruction in it's wake. He shuddered at the thought of the darkness spreading, consuming everything and everyone he left, leaving nothing. What if he died? Would she miss him? After everything that had happened the night he left, he feared that she had moved on. She wanted him to stay but he knew he had to leave her behind. All he wished for was to be home.

The sapling king ran through the gates of his kingdom, ignoring the cheers of his people, only wanting to get to his princess. "Kaeyi!" He called out, catching the attention of the white haired beauty that stood upon the balcony, watching the people of the kingdom gather. She ran from the balcony, down the staircase to the front door of the palace, and straight into his arms. Glistening tears ran down her cheeks as she let out a relieved sigh. 

"I thought I'd lost you." She choked out as Martyn let out a gentle laugh, one that hadn't been heard for months. He held her close, burying his face in her gorgeous silver waves of hair. He was so glad to be home.

Minty sat for another day, watching through the window hopelessly as she wished for Sjin by her side. She thought she was dreaming when she saw a tall, auburn haired figure walked across the grass towards her bar. She dropped her mug of coffee and ran out of the door, standing on the wooden porch. It was Sjin, he was bloodied and bruised, but he was home. She ran towards him, tackling him into a hug, causing both of them to fall over into the long grass. She buried herself into his chest as he let out an exhausted sigh, wrapping his arms around the small blonde. 

"You're safe.." She whispered, lifting her head and looking into his eyes. He nodded, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. They laid on the grass for hours, until the sun set. They were together now, it felt like home again.

Xephos looked down the path towards the island, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. His body was tired and worn, yet when he saw her home, he didn't care anymore. His legs carried him as fast as they could to the small hut that she lived in, high up in the trees. 

"Lom.." He breathed, his eyes focused on the blonde haired woman facing away from him. She turned and ran to him, almost knocking him off his feet as she flew into his arms. He smiled, a single tear running down his cheek, burning the cuts that scattered across his skin. She closed her eyes, burying her face into his neck. 

"I didn't mean what I said, I'm so sorry Xeph.." She murmured, though Xeph didn't care anymore. All he cared about was her,and that she was safe. He pulled back, looking into her eyes. 

"I love you Lom." He replied, before leaning forward, their lips connecting in the light of the moon that came through the window. He was finally home.

Continuing past the broken building that once stood tall and proud, I was brought to a small tavern where we once spent many nights drinking, where many dates happened and where many things were celebrated. I sat by the edge of the water, and upon closing my eyes, I felt complete for a short time. I remembered the biggest event here, the union between the auburn haired farmer and the barmaid. Everyone from the land was together for that day, and all hatred was forgotten. 

I pulled myself from the ground, my legs carrying my once again across the barren land. A fallen tree lay before me, the branches scorched by fire. A giant crater lay beyond that, the crater of the home of the most powerful mage known. The crater that almost tore that mage's world apart. Images of the red-haired girl and the mage flashed through my memory, the way the red-haired girl brought out the mage's soft side was truly special. Nobody knows where they went after their home was destroyed. Nobody ever found them, or their bodies. 

I dragged my body from the crater, my heart telling me to go south. A shack appeared in my sight, the signs still hanging above the small doorway. My fingers traced the writing carefully, reading the words. A small chuckle escaped from my lips as I remembered the cat loving pool boy. I only wished I had seen him before I left. Past the shack lay the island that was once inhabited by the beautiful girl I was lucky to call my own. I made my way up to her tree-top home, standing on the balcony and closing my eyes once again. I could feel her soft touch against my arm. I could feel her there with me. The first time I ever dared to fall in love, and the only time. My heart sunk as I remembered her here with me, how I wished she was here now. I needed her here, with all her simple things. Is this all that remained of the place we used to live? I used to dream of being back here, back home with everyone. Now all that's left is a deafening silence. 

A quiet bird call drifted on the wind and I turned to see an owl sitting upon the roof, it's eyes locked with mine. A small smile tugged at the corner of my lips. I knew the bird so well, it had been her companion until the very end. It flew down next to her, following my gaze. I knew it understood the loss. The mental images of all my past friends flashed through my mind, and I could only recall how they died. 

  'Honeydew, Died whilst fighting beside me. It was his last wish for me to return home, to treat the owl maiden well and to grow old without him there beside me, but to never forget him. I won't, not in a million lifetimes.

Duncan, He died whilst we were gone. A lab experiment gone wrong we were told. Nobody ever spoke of it after that, but he was never forgotten.

Sips, Nobody knows what happened to him. He could still be out there for all we know. He left soon after we did, said he wanted to find somebody to call his own. He never returned.

Minty, She died from poisoning. Nobody knows who done it or why, but her drink became poisoned with a toxic chemical. She died soon after.

Sjin, He plummeted into depression after Minty's death. He died from grief only a month later.

Rythian&Zoey, Nobody ever knew. We can only assume they died during the explosion.

Nilesy, He died a few weeks before my return, his body simply couldn't take it. 

Lomadia..' 

  'I'm still here, I waited for you. I promised I would.'

A gentle hand slipped into mine as the blonde emerged from the shadows, her golden locks blowing freely in the wind. A tear fell down her cheek as she closed her eyes, bowing her head. 

'I'm not alone anymore Xeph, you're here..'

She whispered and I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her small form closer. I guided her inside and we lay down on the bed, staring my at the ceiling. 

'We're getting older now Xeph, you know that. I needed something to rely on, now you're here again. I'm getting tired, but I need somewhere to begin.' 

She murmured quietly, as I entwined my fingers with hers. 

'Why don't we go, somewhere only we know?' 

I replied softly, as we both closed our eyes. I could feel my body letting go, slipping away. In my final moments, with my final breath, I whispered.

'You're not alone anymore. We'll all be together again soon.'