Chapter 21: SOREN

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by AST3RUSSY

by AST3RUSSY

“There it is. The entrance to the End.” Ellegaard answered, stopping at the entrance. “Wait, why are we going to the end?” Olivia asks, completely confused.

“Ever since the Order split up, Soren has locked himself up in the End, surrounding himself with Endermen instead of friends. I tried talking to him about how unhealthy this is, but the desire to be alone and away from fighting drove him away from logic and reason.” Ellegaard stated calmly.

“So we’re asking a psychopath for help is what I’m getting at?” Jessica replied. “He just didn’t want to fight anymore. His obsession for endermen just made him go into hiding in the End.” Ellegaard snapped. They stepped down into the entrance, hoping into the portal.

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“Ouch.” Jessica groaned, sitting up, her eyes widening. “Guys. I think we aren’t safe here.” She whispered quietly. “Don’t be ridiculous - oh god..." Ellegaard replied, getting interrupted by herself. The endermen were infected, looking straight at them.

“RUN!” Olivia yelled, running to the ladders immediately, the others following. They rushed up and shut the door and blocked it.“Whoa.” Jessica said in awe, seeing the wool world in front of them. “This is what Soren has been doing all these years.” Olivia noticed quietly.

They hustled after Ellegaard, who was figuring out the puzzle to open the door quickly, rushing in right after she completed it. “Soren! Soren, where are you!? We need your help!” Ellegaard yelled out. Soren peaked his head out from a corner. “Oh thank goodness it’s just you... and others?” Soren questioned.

“I’m Jessica, this is Olivia.” Jessica said, introducing herself and Olivia to Soren. “Soren.” Ellegaard glared, snapping her fingers in front of Soren’s face. “Oh, yes. What do you need help with?” Soren asked.

“There’s a wild infection in multiple dimensions, and even worse back on the surface. We need your help figuring out what to do.” Ellegaard answered. “I don’t know how to solve it. But I know something that might lead us to the answer.” Soren said wearily.

Soren rolled up his sleeves, showing a purple bruise-like veiny spot on his arm. “I’ve had this forever! It seemed it didn’t infect me like it did with the endermen. I think it’s because I’ve been around them forever.” Soren answered, looking up at Ellegaard. “It seems you're immune from it?”

Ellegaard said, puzzled of how he could be immune. “So you can help us out!” Jessica answered happily. “Mhm. But I don’t know about making cures or potions.” Soren sighed. “And I’ve failed immensely.” Ellegaard replied, piecing together who could help. “I think we both know who we need to ask for help.” Soren added.

Ellegaard sighs. “I guess we need to find Ivor.” “IVOR!? THE BITCH WHO STARTED THIS ALL!?” Jessica yelled in anger. “Jessica, calm down! He started this, he can help us out. It’s the only solution.” Olivia said, calming her down. “Fine. Lead the way, Ellegaard.” Jessica insisted.

“I know my way around it swelly! I can lead us!” Soren grinned. “Sure, tell us how to get to Ivor.” Ellegaard replied, having him lead the way. As they walked, Jessica kept sighing in annoyance. “I don’t want to ask Ivor for help either, but we have to.” Olivia added. “I know, I just wished that we didn’t have to see him.” Jessica sighed.