Inherited (EDITING)

Chapter 20

Disclaimer: I do not own the game 'Minecraft'. I only own this AU series.
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Sky emerged from the base, Rive
following close behind with his tail in the air. He found Ty, a nervous Tyler, Bash, Brice and Herobrine waiting outside the stables. Herobrine grinned when he saw the commander and said, "Alright, your military princess is here. Everyone ready?"

Ty, Brice and Sky nodded. The commander ignored his mentor's teasing comment. Bash and Tyler exchanged uncertain glances before nodding slightly. Herobrine raised an eyebrow at the two before walking off, gesturing them to follow him. Brice happily ran to Herobrine's side and started a conversation, making Tyler and Bash even more nervous than before. Ty kept quiet the entire time, giving off a creepy vibe to the others.

Sky asked, "Where are we even going?"

Herobrine turned and said, "I know a pasture nearby where many herds gather for a graze. If I'm not wrong,  my own horse lives and travels with that herd."

Rive tilted his head at the mention of animals. Ty narrowed his eyes at him and the wolf whined. They were both hungry, and they both wanted to hunt. However, they could not kill the horses, that was the extreme opposite of tame. Besides, Herobrine would have their heads if they behaved like that. Bash and Tyler kept their eyes on the ground as they walked. Herobrine could not help but smirk at their timidity.

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The group were on a hill, looking down at a pasture that stretched for miles. Groups of horses were planted everywhere, grazing on the grass. Herobrine whistled. Everyone saw one horse raise its black head from its herd nearby. The stallion neighed and galloped over to Herobrine's side. Ty studied the stallion, "So this horse is yours?"

The horse was impressive. Rather huge, with a black coat. The coat shone and gave off a glossy look under the sun. His mane and tail were well taken care off too, trimmed and brush clean. Herobrine nodded, stroking the horse's mane, "Yup. I guess you could say he chose me. We go way back. Found him as a little lost colt, and helped him get better "

Bash timidly asked, which was odd for the normally spontaneous guy, "Why doesn't he have a saddle?"

Herobrine mounted the stallion easily and replied, "I prefer bare back. Feels more free for Kaizer here. He says saddles itches. Plus, he knows what to do."

He patted the horse's cheek, who whinnied in amusement. The horse turned and stared at Sky with his beady eyes. Sky narrowed his eyes and stared back, as if it was a challenge.

"You smell like master."

Sky yelped and fell over, Ty moving aside to let him fall.  Herobrine chuckled, "Since you can hear Rive talk, you can hear other animals talk, Sky. And 'you smell like master' is a bad first impression, Kaizer."

The horse shook his head and pushed his nose against Sky's shoulder apologetically. Herobrine bent and stroked the horse's cheek, "Come on, Kaizer."

Kaizer snorted and nipped at Sky's hair. Sky leaped back. Herobrine smiled as Kaizer galloped down the hill, the others following. Herobrine dismounted Kaizer and stared at the group. He snapped his fingers and five bags appeared on the grass. Herobrine asked, "Who wants a saddle?"

Everyone raised their hands except Ty. Four saddles appeared on the grass. Kaizer snorted in disgust and turned. his head away. He began mouthing Herobrine's shirt, and the Swede ignored him. Herobrine began, "Okay, cadets. Each one of you take a bag. Inside the bag, are apples. 124 apples, just in case."