My Last Hope (Truth Series 4)

2: Her Last Hope

A/N: Just so you know. Clash and James are the same person. Chim and Double refer to him as Clash and Notch refers to him as James.

Third Person POV

The odd group made of two humans, a were-lion, and a god, are gathered on the upper floor of the trio's house in the Aether. Clash, Double, and Chim each sit on a bed, while Notch stands near one of the elevators. Clash opens the book and begins to read it aloud. "Before you get too far there is something you must know: I am a were-lion and I was kidnapped." The four men are surprised by this fact but don't say anything. So, Clash carries on reading. "I don't know how long ago it was but it feels like forever. Please read this to the end and help me if you can. I have tried to escape many times but nothing has worked. Please, I beg of you, help me. You are my last hope."

"I guess we know why it's called 'My Last Hope',"Chim mutters.

"Yeah," Double agrees sadly. Clash grimaces and continues reading.

"In order for this to make sense I must start from the beginning. I used to live in the Aether with my family. Back then people from the Overworld had limited access to the Aether. But one day that changed and it was made possible for anyone and everyone to go to the Aether. The new people that came feared us. Therefore they hunted and killed the were-lions. However, after a while the killing stopped. Then, they resorted to kidnapping instead because they found out about a secret that many were-lions didn't and probably still don't know. I don't even know what it is. All I know is that this secret is what's keeping me alive." Clash gives Notch a questioning look.

"I don't know anything about it." Notch answers the unasked question.

Clash accepts his answer and returns to the book. "I was playing with my older brother when I got caught. I was eight at the time. It's been quite a while since then. So, I imagine I must be somewhere between the ages of fifteen and twenty years old.

Since my kidnapping I have been moved from place to place. I believe that right now I am somewhere in Mine Country in the Overworld. The last time I was outside my kidnapper's facility I saw dark oak trees. I know that's vague but it's the best I can do.

Most of my kidnappers dress in black but some dress in normal clothing and wear white lab coats. Their leader dresses in blue jeans and a teal shirt. I have never seen his face because he wears a black cloak and always has the hood up. But I do know that he has white eyes.

I have one last request, if you have read this far and don't plan on helping me, could you deliver this message to a were-lion named Gunnar..." Clash abruptly stops reading and stares at the name for moment. Then, without an explanation, he continues. "...or pass this on to someone who can. He lives in the Aether. With Notch.

Oh and one more thing: my name is Star. Jennifer Star." Clash closes the book. Tears form in his eyes and a smile crosses his face.

"Clash? Everything okay?" Double asks concerned.

"She's alive!" Clash mutters happily. "She's really alive!"

"Who's alive?" Chim asks.

"Jen."

"Who's Jen?"

"Jen or Jennifer Star is James's younger sister." Notch explains.

"So, Clash's sister is the one who wrote the book." Double concludes.

"It's more of a letter. But, yes, she's the one who wrote it."

"She mentioned a were-lion named Gunnar. Who is he?" Chim questions.

"My dad," Clash answers. He then stands up and uses the elevator to get to the first floor. He starts rooting through the scattered chests. His two friends follow him down the elevator. Notch simply disappears from the top floor and reappears on the bottom floor.

"Clash, what are you doing?"

"I'm going to find my sister."