My Last Hope (Truth Series 4)

7: Chim's House

A/N: Happy Saturday everyone! :)

Third Person POV

Clash, Seamus, and Spoon are the first ones to arrive at Chim's house in the Overworld. Double, Bodil, and Sly arrive there shortly after them. About ten minutes later, they are finally joined by Chim, Ryan, and Ant. Everyone has gathered in Chim's living room. They sit on various couches and chairs that surround a coffee table in the center of the room. As this is the first time some of them have met they are going through introductions.

Chim gaze travels across everyone in the room. "Well then, I guess I'll start. Hi, I'm Chimney Swift. You can call me Chim if you want. Um.. This is my house. I don't care what you do here. Just, please don't leave it a mess."

"Hello everyone. My name's Antvenom or Ant for short." The black haired male speaks next.

Then it's the batman's turn. "Hey. I'm xRpMx13 or Ryan."

"Hey guys! I'm Double!" The man clad in a slime t-shirt says in his usual cheery voice.

"I'm Bodil!" The troll and parkour master laughs in his thick accent.

"Hello! I'm Sly!" The fox boy cheers in an accent very different from Bodil's.

"I'm Seamus." The usually sarcastic man introduces himself casually.

"I'm Spoon!" Said man shouts with a large grin.

"Hi. I'm Clash. In case you didn't already know I am the reason you all are here. My little sister, Jen, was kidnapped ten years ago. I'd appreciate any help you can offer in rescuing her." The lion introduces himself last and starts the next conversation. He effectively avoids the typical awkwardness that comes with meeting new people.

"I just have one question." Ant is the first to speak. "How do you know that she's still alive?"

"You said that you found proof." Spoon says suddenly serious. "What is it?"

"This." Clash removes his sister's hand written book from his inventory and places it on the coffee table. "It's written in a language used in the Aether called Therian. As my sister and I are both were-lions born in the Aether, we both learned Therian at a very young age. Jen was eight when she was kidnapped, so she probably doesn't know how to write Craftian. She may not even know how to speak it."

"What's it say?" Sly asks curiously.

Clash grabs the book off the table and opens it. Then he once again reads it aloud. This time with no interruptions. "'Before you get too far there is something you must know: I am a were-lion and I was kidnapped. 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.

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.

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 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 then closes the book and sets it back down on the table. "Now, before you ask any questions. I don't know what this secret about the were-lions is. Gunnar is my father and yes, he lives with Notch. They are very good friends. And I also know Notch very well. I've known him since the day I was born. Although that's not very important right now. So, any other questions?"

"Does anyone else know what we're doing?" Ant asks. "I don't want something to happen to all of us and no one knows why we randomly disappeared."

"Notch knows." Clash replies calmly. He obviously doesn't share the same concerns as the survival games champion.

"Wonderful. How does that help us?" Seamus asks sarcastically.

"I may not be able to help you actually find and rescue Jennifer but I can provide a bit of wisdom and knowledge if you need it." The god states from his stance at the doorway to Chim's living room. Everyone in the room, except for Clash, jumps a little surprised by the god's sudden appearance.

"You have got to stop doing that!" Double exclaims. "You nearly gave me a heart attack."

Notch laughs. "Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. Anyway, as I was saying, if you all go missing, I will send a search party after you."

"How do you know the search party would be able to help us?" Ant asks.

"I don't." Notch replies. "But I have faith in them and I have faith in you. I believe you all will succeed in your quest and a search party will be unnecessary."

"Alright. So, what's the plan?" Ant asks Clash with more determination and confidence than before.