The Herobrine Quest

Chapter 4. The Riddler

After two hours of nonstop partying, Steph was absolutely exhausted. She dragged herself up the stairs, not having the energy to close the door behind her. Flopping face first onto her bed, she pulled the blanket over her head and tried to sleep. Fail. Suddenly she heard a voice say "Hey, wake up sleepyhead."

She groaned "Shut up, Ender. I'm so tired I could sleep for a million years." Ender replied "Well, if you don't want to live that's fine..." Steph sat up straight in her bed and asked "WHAT?" She imagined Ender smirking as she said "Well, that got you up pretty quick." Steph replied "Can you explain please?" Ender said "Herobrine's summoned a monstrous creature to destroy you and your nine friends."

Steph was speechless for a second. She asked "Why us? What did we do to him?" Ender replied "You're part of an ancient prophecy created by Notch himself. It says that when the time arises, a band of friends will team up and destroy the source of Herobrine's power for good. You and the others are that team." Steph narrowed her eyes and asked suspiciously "Is this a prank, Ender?" Ender replied "For once, no." Ender paused for a moment, then continued "I can't talk for long. I have my own problems to deal with. I only have time to say this:

Beware the hidden Nether Star,
Be true to who you really are,
Iron, diamond, coal and gold,
Watch out for all the cards that fold."

Steph whisper-yelled "How is that supposed to help me?" But Ender was gone. For a few minutes she lay there, trying to decipher the riddle. Finally, she gave up and tried once again to fall asleep. When Steph managed it at last, her dreams were haunted by Herobrine and visions of terrible creatures lurking in the shadows of the night...