WITHERSICKNESS [MCSM INFECTION AU]

Chapter 14: Far lands.

-..[A LONG WALK LATER]..-

“How much longer even is there!?” Lukas groaned with annoyance. Axel rolled his eyes but felt the same way. “Relax, Legless. We’re right at it.” Magnus said, pointing ahead. It was a lot closer. “Holy moly.” Jesse responded, taking in the sight. “Yup. He was always deranged.” Magnus laughed at the memories.

“You weren’t kidding. Who the hell has two bases?” Lukas asks himself. “He has two? Damn. Most have gotten more insane.” Magnus told himself. They walked into the entrance. Jesse heard a crack, looking around immediately. “You good?” Magnus acted, seeing Jesse shaken up. “I swore I heard bones crack.” Jesse answered.

“It’s fine, Jess. There’s none in here.” Lukas reassured him, smiling. “Yeah, it was probably one of us stepping on a stick in here.” Magnus said, shaking off the cracking noises, walking ahead, Axel following. “Heh. Guess you're right.” Jesse chuckled, trying to calm himself. He followed the other two, Lukas following behind.

***

“Holy shit. He has a whole fucking maze!?” Axel swore. “Yeah. We always got stuck in it. We can save time and climb those vines and find his deranged cottage.” Magnus answered, running towards the vines and climbing up them. Axel soon followed after, so did Jesse and Lukas.

“Alright, now we’re up here, let’s get going! Now, how do we get around this?” Magnus asked himself. “You don’t know!?” Jesse yelled. “Yes. It’s quite complex. You see, Ivor doesn’t make things ‘easy’. It’s like a rule in his own moral code.” Magnus answered.

“No need to tell us twice.” Lukas added. “How about we split up and figure out a way to get out of here?” Jesse suggested. “Sure, not a horrible idea at all. In the middle of an apocalypse and don’t know what a deranged person has put in this maze, surely no one will die. Perfect horror movie trope, never gets old.” Magnus said sarcastically.

“Well, I’m not taking forever in a maze.” Jesse sighed. “Gotta agree and Jess with this one.” Lukas answered. “Alright, you and Legless go die, while me and Axel will be civil about this.” Magnus glared. “Alright.” Jesse shrugged, walking away to an area so they can figure out where to go, Lukas following.

***

Soon after Jesse found a way to get out, Lukas looked at Jesse. “You good? You seemed a bit irritated back there.” Lukas asked. “I’m fine, I just don’t want to waste more time and get lost in a maze.” Jesse answered honestly. “You think Ivor is actually going to be able to cure this thing?” Lukas added, being paranoid. “Well, no. But if we can get a good idea of what we can do, it’s Ivor.” Jesse smiled. “I just hope you're right.” Lukas chuckled.

***

A long time after Lukas and Jesse got out of the maze, Magnus and Axel followed. “Don’t even.” Magnus began. “I wasn’t going to say anything.” Jesse said, confused. “But you thought about it.” Magnus glared. Magnus noticed the giant bridge. “Well, that’s new.” Magnus answered.

“Well! At least we don’t have to solve some redstone thing, c’mon people, let’s go!” Magnus shouted out. The others followed. Magnus knocked at the cottage’s door. “HELLO? WHO IS THIS?” Ivor’s voice echoed. “Hey, it’s me, Magnus. We need to chat with you.” Magnus answered.

“What do you mean WE?” Ivor questioned. “That’s not important, just let us in. We have some questions about this disease.” Magnus added. “Well, I’ll give you credit for actually being able to figure out the maze. I’m surprised you didn’t forget with that goldfish brain you have.” Ivor added.

Magnus turned red. “Alright, asshole. Let us in.” Magnus declared. “Fine, fine.” Ivor scoffed, pressing a button that activated a trapdoor. They all fell through, Jesse’s girl-sounding scream echoing through the drop.