Minecraft Elements

4 - Bad Plan

Guys did you know that I'm terrible at following updating schedules? I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.

~ Lily ~

"Here you go!" Jess came into the living room with a plate. The contents on the platter consisted of a porkchop, an apple, and a water bottle. She set it down on my lap, refusing my help.

"Eat."

I obliged willingly. The food looked delicious, and tasted amazing. I devoured the meat and moved to the fruit, purposely avoiding the water bottle.

"You must've been starving after all that swimming." She laughed, sitting down. "I am curious how you got out there."

I swallowed. "I, uh, I just woke up on an island. I'm not sure what else to say."

"You just... woke up there." Jess repeated. "This may seem like a strange question, but do you have any memories of your past? Family, friends, a house?"

I shook my head. "Only my name."

"Yeah, Lily." She remembered. Her eyes narrowed slightly in thought, then they widened a little. "You must be a spawn!"

"Pardon?"

"It's nothing bad. Not an insult or anything. But a spawn is a person that doesn't come from a family. They just simply pop up with only a name to go by, and with Minecraft knowledge. The age range is usually 10 to 20. You seem like you're around 16, so that's normal. But spawns are very rare these days. You never see them popping up anymore, and only see older ones from a while ago."

"I'm... rare?"

"Your situation is, yes. It's even stranger for you to spawn in the sea. Usually people spawn in a forest or the plains. Somewhere where it's peaceful and easy."

"Oh..." I didn't know what to say.

"This must be difficult for you. All this new information." Jess said. She looked around for a minute. "Tell you what. You're here now for a reason. Maybe to get your mind off of things, we can go to the town to get some supplies? We can have a huge feast tonight for your arrival. Does that sound good?"

I nodded. I finally opened the water bottle and took a drink. Jess took the empty plate and went into the kitchen.

"We'll leave in a few minutes— I just need to tend to some chores." She called. "You can give yourself a tour of the house, inside and out!"

I got up slowly, leaving the half full water bottle on the table. There wasn't much to see of the house anymore— except those two doors upstairs, and the bathroom. But those doors were locked, and I didn't need to use the bathroom.

I walked toward the door, and opened it up. The sun shined bright, and the air was warm. It was a beautiful day with a light gust of wind.

There was a gravel path, so I followed it. It went around the house to the right, and led to a farm. There was wheat, potatoes, and carrots. At the end was some pistons blocking a line of water sources. I guessed that there was a lever or button to push for the water to wash all the crops away when they're ready.

I walked a little further around the house. There was a fenced off area that was about 40 by 40 behind the home. There was a small building with three wood walls and a wood roof that acted as a shelter. Hay stacks were next to it. Two horses were grazing in the grass. One was a black one with white specks on the flank and muzzle, and another was a beautiful light cream color with a black mane (Spirit, anyone?).

I walked closer to the fence. It was easy for them to jump it, but I guess that they liked the hay, so they stayed.

The two horses heard my footsteps, and lifted their heads up. They both started to walk slowly toward me, expecting food. When they reached the fence, I slowly pet both of their muzzles.