Fire Starter [Minecraft Diaries Fanfic]

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I woke to the sun raising. I rubbed my eyes, looking around. I fell asleep on my backpack and not too far away was Thoren snoring silently with his dark hair ruffled up.

I stumbled to my feet trying to be stealthy not wanting to wake him up. I krept out of the tent and looked around at the area around us. It was covered in water....like a large dome.....what the hell? Was it like that before? I don't think so.....

I tried to find away around it but saw nothing. I then gave up and sat outside of the tent. I began to crunch on one of my granola bars until I heard the sound of horses gallops. The immediate thought was Hailey but the water made everything blurry. Why didn't I notice it be for?

Once the gallops came closer I hopped back in the tent, crossing my legs into a ball hoping they wouldn't find me.

" good Morning" a raspy voice said from behind me. I glance quickly and whispered "Morning..." I kept my attention to the sounds and tried to guess how close they are. "What's the matter?" He questioned and I shushed him. "I hear horses....." I whispered to him.

He laughed and I slapped my hand over his mouth. I'm gonna die because of him aren't I? He then mumbled something I didn't understand nor wanted to. "Just shut up!" I whisper-yelled. He then eventually pried my hand off from his mouth and said "the barrier is safe, no one can get in, hear us nor see us" he explained.

I gave him a confused look. He rolled his eyes and said "the water reflects off of the forest so that's all they see" he explained again. Ohhhh that makes more sense......well don't I feel stupid.

"I knew that" I snapped and he laughed "I bet you did" he shot back. Whatever....

"And I mean...and the fact that we're in a total different dimension...." He trailed off. "Whaaaaaaat?!" I questioned freaking out a bit. "Relax, it's fine...." He said in a 'chill' tone.

I've never been in a dimension before.... I walked outside the tent to look at the sky....it looked like a normal sky....? Where's the water?.I stood there confused, for only a moment deep in my own thoughts when he said "we should get going soon....they'll find you" he said packing.

I nodded and began to pack. I don't know why but after 10minutes of packing I just randomly blurted out "Why are you helping me?" He froze for a second and said "do you want me to go?" I thought about it but And then I shook my head saying "that wasn't my question, nor what I said".

He sighed and shrugged " I don't know.....you remind me of someone I use to know...." He trailed off, not avoiding eye contact.. "Oh" I trailed off dropping the subject. I didn't really want to pry. I brushed quickly brushed my hair, and looked as decent as possible.

"So where are we going next?" He asked me. I thought about it... Wouldn't she be at Phoenix drop by now? I mean if she really is alive? But wouldn't people there recognize me? Damn it....I could make Thoren go in....hmmm....maybe I should forget about Y/N....no....I can't.....I have priorities. She's the first one. Then, I have to get away for good. I don't know who I am anymore, and I have to figure that out before I go back to Tu'la...or at least that's what I'm thinking about doing.

"Earth to hot head" he waved his hand In front of me as I scowled. I hate that name....

I soon collected my thoughts and and thoughts and said " I'm thinking about going to Phoenix drop...but they'll recognize me" I explained. He just leaned against a tree with a smirk "oh will they?" He chuckled. What was funny?

"Well...." He continued. "What if I told you...I know someone, who knew someone's kid, who could fix all of that" he said and I smiled "and who and where would this kid be?" I asked.

He thought for a second and said "He use to live in Tu'la, I believe he lives in Bright port now....it shouldn't take us long to get there, I know a couple tricks. Too bad he doesn't live in Tu'la anymore tho...would've been fun to see the people again" he said beginning to walk. Tu'la? "T-Tu'la?" I questioned but it came out more of a stutter. "Yeah" he said.

"How do you know anything about Tu'la?" I questioned again and he rolled his eyes "does it matter?" He asked in a rude tone. Yes. "No..." I said lying. "Good. So I thought we could travel through the dimension its self" he said fixing his hair. "You can do that?" I asked curiously "I don't know" he said laughing which made me nervous. What the hell does he mean he doesn't know?!

"Have you done it before?" I asked him and he stopped and smirked "tell me if I'm wrong, but it's seems like your insinuating something else" he smirked as his stormy eyes twinkled. What? I was just asking if he- oh....ew! No! What the hell! "Uhhhh no. I was not asking that" I asked sternly. Dirty mind.....

"Your lips say that but your body says something else" he said looking me up and down at my nervous and awkward stance. "..." I had nothing to say. Why does he have to twist my words around?

"It's okay hot stuff, I'm only joking. But yes, I have...done both that is" he winked wiggling his eyebrows. Ew...I didn't have to know that....

After an hour or so of walking he stopped and turned to me "close your eyes" not this shit again. I crossed my arms in frustration, I didn't have time for this. They were probably looking for me right now...this is seriously a waste of time. "Come on, just do it. You did it the first time, why second guess me now?" He asked laughing as if this was funny to him,

"Fine. But then you take me to Bright Port right away" I demanded and he laughed "as you wish" and with that my eyes fluttered shut and with in seconds a whoosh of air flew past me. My eyes snapped open to us standing right in front of the Bright Port gates. Wow....quicker than I thought.......what a travellers dream.........

I stood in awe as I heard a chuckle from behind me. I tuned to see Thoren. "I'm ready when you are" he offered out a hand, and I scoffed. He wished...

He soon called up to the guards "hey! It's me! Open the gates!" I stood confused. I suppose he was closer to Bright Port than I thought......

Soon a scruffy guard came into view "Thoren Layne?" He questioned down at us and Thoren smiled brightly at the man "the one and only" he said smirking with confidence as the man relaxed but, the man soon looked at me and stiffened saying "who is this guy?" He asked and I felt my blood bubble as I snapped "I am most defiantly not a man!" Crossing my arms huffing and puffing. What the hell? Did he miss the boob part?! I'm wearing a dress and all!

The guard look taken back by my response as if he didn't expect one at all. "Don't worry, Eric. Just ignore hot head here. She's fine with me" he explained, as much as I hated that name I bit my tongue. It's better not to say anything right now. "You suuuuuuure?" He dragged on oddly. I want to smack him so hard right now...

And Thoren bursted out with laughter. I looked at him confused, what was so funny? I fixed my cloak/dress thing nervously. What did I miss? "Like I said Eric, hot headed" he laughed and my face drained of colour. Did I just say that out loud? FML!

After 30minutes of utter awkwardness we finally got pass the gates. They're were huts everywhere and so many people. It was awesome. There were so many different and unique shops, in every direction there was someone yelling trying to sell there product....annoyingly cool.

"So, which way is your friend?" I asked and he pointed ahead "this way. Hopefully we'll get there before we suffocate in this sea of people tho" he laughed dragging me through the crowd. Until we got to a odd section of the town. We're it was more quiet, stranded and well...mysterious. It was weird. He then stopped us at a little dark purple shack.

"In here" he whispered pushing the door open. Aren't we suppose to knock? I quickly scrambled in after him. The aura in the room was so odd. The room was dark and mystical. It was as if it was a maze. There were so many rooms, and hallways I didn't know where to go. Great.

"Come on! Hot head! He's in here" he said sticking his head out of one of the doors. I knew that... Once I jogged to the door Thoren shushed me. "Let me do the talking okay?" He said and I nodded preparing myself for the worst as we walked in.

The room was so different all of a sudden. There were vines on the walls, and it was bright. I squinted as I walk through further never leaving Thoren's side "pretty cool huh?" He said in my ear which made me jump a little.

I the noticed there was a man sitting in a chair but I could see his face, since he was turned away from us. "AHHH, son, I was wondering when I'd see you again" he man coughed out, sounding sick. Son???

"It's great to see you too Octavius" he said with respect. Whaaaat? What the hell did I miss here?

The chair turned soon enough, and my eyes met the brightest green orbs in all of Ru'an. He smiled as he looked me up and down "Kathryn is it?" He asked. My heart sped a bit. "How do you know my name?" I asked. And he chuckled a bit "I know everything darling" he said throwing his hand around. "Quite a girl you got there Thoren. I'm proud of ya" he said and I blushed a bit.

"Oh no, We're not here like that sir....actually, Kathryn needs your help" he said testing my name on his lips. "Oh I know that" he said turning his attention once again towards me. He had grey long his but a short scruffy beard looked like he was around 50 or so, as he wore his purple robe.

"Now Katie? Is that what you like to be called?" He asked as his eyes lit up with glee and I nodded "I see...you have quite a few people on your trail darling. You must be very important" he commented. Huh...I wish.

"I suppose" I said. "Now, tell me child. What is it you want from me?" He asked, tapping his hands together in impatient manner. I thought about it for a bit then said " I need time. I need to find someone that I thought died...." I said. The room stayed quiet for a bit but then the man coughed again this time sounding more raspy then before he said "why are you lying to me? I know there's more than that. Actually I know everything you want....but you won't say it" he said. Was he lying? I wasn't lying......just not telling him everything...he didn't need to know everything...

" listen I'll tell you what. I'll help you out. I'm going to seal your aura, scent and all. You will be untraceable to all.....is that what you want?" He asked me and I nodded. It would probably make everything easier for me.......as much as it hurts....I'll need to do so....

"Okay, fine. But you'll have to change your look or at least stay away from the ones you wish to hide from....only you can control weather you want to be found or not, I'm just helping you." He said and I nodded "of course....thank you" I thanked him and he coughed again, I saw as concern struck across Thoren's face and he ran over to the man. I could tell he cared for the man...but they shared no facial features what so ever.

"Don't worry boy, it is not my time yet" he dismissed Thoren's help. I felt bad, I wish I could help the poor soul.

"Now, I hope you were planning on staying the night....that's how long it will take the spell to fully work. You may stay here with me if you like. I'll give you a change of clothes and a hot meal?" He offered. I looked at Thoren, in a pleading way. I didn't want to take from this man, although he seemed lonely....I would feel horrible.

"Octavius, we would be delighted to stay, but I'd rather stay In my old shack here. I wouldn't mind" he said trying to convince the old man.

"Nonsense!" The old man yelled as he rose from his chair with ease. "I can surely take care of my self along with, you two!" He demanded waddling into the kitchen. "Please Octavius, you don't have to" I pleaded and he froze for a second. He gazed into my eyes and smiled.

"A heart of gold, this one eh Thoren?" He said and I smiled at the compliment. Thoren just looked at me in disgust "uhh no" he said. Rude!

He old man laughed and said "dearest Kathryn, would you please stay the night?" He asked me. I smiled warmly to the name. It was the way he said it that made me smile as I said "of corse Octavius"

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"Honey, go up stairs and get changed, your god father will be here  soon" her mother smiled brightly while her husband hugged her close.

The little girl rolled her eyes and said "yes mum" She marched upstairs and slid on her favourite yellow dress. She twirled around in it and giggled with every turn. She loved the dress to death. It was her favourite out of all of the dresses her mothers ever made.

"He's here!" The girl heard her mother shout from down stairs. The little girls screech with joy and she race down the stairs waddling impatiently at the door waiting for his arrival.

The door eventually opened and a tall, slim and  black haired man came into view. The little girl smiled up at the man. He gleamed down at her. He loved her, she was his torch and candle. He only came twice a year, due to the fact that he lived outside of Ru'an.

The little girl love to see him. He always brought her gifts. The gifts were usually a single flower. Each time he would bring a different one, he would tell her how, and why he picked that one. She loved listening to his stories. But as the girl smiled at him his face began to melt and his hair turned greasy and faded. His gleeful smile turned into a mischievous grin and his teeth sharpened.

The little girl screamed at he scooped her up and wrapped his hands around her throat. As the his choked, kicked and screamed for her parents. They didn't move. They didn't talk nor breathe just simply standing there. With each blink the girl watched her parent decay and she screamed crying for her parents to help her. Wanting them to snap out of it and come back.

The little frail girl looked back at the man she once knew to be her god father, with her last few seconds of life she heard him call her name. Not once, not twice but three times, then  the little girl woke up. But she wasn't little anymore. She was older now, and all alone.

As she started to slowly realize, with her pulse racing and her breaths uneven. Katie realized the little girl was her. She realized that she was alone. She realized that there was no family anymore and that they were all gone. As a lonely and final tear escaped her eyes her cradled herself.

She was alone. All alone. Who was the man? There was only one way she would find that out......Tu'la.