Butter

Chapter 19

I went over to Louis, who was sitting in the steps applying all the medical aids he had. I had Gen and Marv help him up and we took him to his room upstairs. It was pretty small, but we managed to fit. "So the Wither decided to attack" I said, pondering it over. I twirled my hair in my finger. Louis was asleep in his bed. "Marvin, we need to lockdown this house immediately" I said, startling him. He brought his hand to his forehead and saluted me. He then quickly raced down the stairs. I looked around, Alexis and Matt were still in bed in their houses. "Gen, we need to train more." I let out. He pulled out his sword. It had a knick in it from the attack. "C'mon" I said, leading him out of the house.

We climbed down the ladder and landed near the Golden Tree. I got out my bow and arrow. It was still morning and I didn't want to bother those sleeping in. "Butter," Gen said shakily, "I'm ready to train." I nodded at him and we went out of the house. We walked to an open field and I smiled at his willingness to train. I quickly produced a small target and gave Gen a armor stand to slash at. I walked about 20 feet from the target before knocking an arrow. I placed my fingers on the string and pulled back to my ear. The arrow soared through the air and thudded in the bullseye. I sighed and I pulled out another arrow. This time I did a forward roll and shot. The arrow was about 5 inches from the bullseye. I knocked a third and and did a kick then flipped forward before releasing. The arrow embedded itself on the far corner on the target. I looked over at Gen, his eyes looked mad and he was stabbing the pile of wood that was once the armor stand. I knocked yet another arrow. This time I flipped backwards and shot the arrow. I could hear the crash of it flying through the tree leaves. I went over to a tree stump and sat down.

The air was cool and I took in deep breaths. I gripped the bow in my hand tightly, my knuckles turning white. It was crazy to think that only less than a week ago Cococraft was celebrating Rank Appreciation Week and we were all smiling. Back then, there was no concern of losing those we held dear. I scowled to myself. Just as I was about to get up Gen came to my side. "You seem stressed" he said, placing his sword next to me. My muscles tensed and I held back my sudden anger. The Wither was possessing my emotions. I didn't even glance up at him. My eyes focused on a patch of dirt. Suddenly a force over came me. I knocked and arrow, then kicked Gen down. He lay flat on the ground, breathing heavily. I held the arrow at his head. "Butter!" He screamed. He pushed the arrow away and rolled under me. I stood there, my hands shaking so bad. I tried to fight the anger emotions. I could feel the force pulling me toward Gen. My arrow shook wildly. "Gen!" I grunted, "The Wither...has...taken...over...me." He got the message and flung himself onto my back. I fell to the ground the arrow releasing from my grip. Then he quickly snatched it out of my arms reach. "Thank you" I whispered, my breath heavy. I got up and shook the dirt off me. "I'm sorry" I said, I moved forward and hugged him. "The wither consumed me, I couldn't help it. If I didn't resist I probably would've shot you." My head hung low. Gen nodded and we headed off toward the house.

When we arrived at the house Marvin was directing everyone. I walked past him and he nodded at me in acknowledgement. Gen went up to his room so I decided to go to mine. I began to walk up the stairs when I realized I had left my potion out in the bathroom. I headed in the direction and pushed the door open. Immediately I put my hand over my mouth.