Our Darkest Hours

II

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Grian stepped out of the portal with Pearl. Some of the Hermits were coming to watch the event, but it wasn't open for audience yet.

The duo looked around. They recognized someone they hadn't expected to see. They looked at each other before walking to a ginger haired female, who was leaning against a wall.

"Well, I was expecting to see some familiar faces," The female smirked and looked at them with her purple eyes.

"What're you even doing here, Zanax?" Grian asked, tilting his head.

"Pretending to be a Watcher, obviously," Zanax whispered and winked. She had her ways of getting to the events, and people didn't even know that she was part of The Council.

"Have you seen anyone else?" Grian inquired hopefully.

"I haven't.. I've been actually in the End's capital and the others are no way coming there," Zanax sighed. She has actually kinda grown attached to The Council.

"Do you know if someone's coming to watch this MCC?" Pearl asked.

"I'm not exactly sure," Zanax answered grinning. She didn't really want to disappoint the duo, but she actually had no information.

"Can you throw a guess of where you're sister might be?" Grian inquired carefully.

"I wouldn't be surprised if she went back to the Afterlife temporarily," Zanax shrugged.

Grian was about to say something, but was cut off by Techno shouting his name. He gave Zanax a nod before running to his teammates.

"Hey Tech! Hey Wilbur and Philza!" Grian smiled to the family.

"'Ello, it's been a while," Techno hummed in his monotone voice.

"How has everyone been?" Grian inquired, meaning The Council members who were in the Dream Smp.

"Everyone has been fine. Ranboo and Niki have been teaching us how to speak to Noah," Techno explained. His family didn't really understand what he was talking about, but didn't ask anything.

"I have to find someone who can teach me that," Grian grinned. He really wanted to be able to understand the Endermen's language.

"Last I checked, Ethel spoke that," Techno answered. He had heard Ethel speak with Noah.

"That's definitely interesting information," Grian hummed thoughtfully.

"Just so you know, I can speak that too!" Zanax shouted to him.

"Be prepared, I'll come visit you one day soon!" Grian shouted back and Zanax gave him thumps up.

"So, are you ready for the MCC, Grian?" Techno inquired.

"Yeah, I could say I have been practicing a lot," Grian nodded.

"Good, because we're definitely not losing this," Techno smirked.

"Do you still remember everything I taught you back when we were just children?" Grian asked, giving him a bit proud, but plaintive smile.

"How could I forget any of that?" Techno smiled to him.

They're conversation was cut off as the countdown started and everyone moved to the bridge.

Grian looked around and recognized Tommy, Tubbo and Niki. Also Pearl was with her team. Grian was so glad that she had found some happiness in her non-existing life.

    The MCC went pretty well, except the Pink Parrots lost by 2 points. It was really disappointing for all of them.

"Two points! I can't believe it!" Grian exclaimed as they walked to watch the dodgebolt.