A Rising Dawn

Chapter 4 (Part 2)

We headed back home. Steve said he had to go work at the orchard today, and that we had to work at the farm. I shrugged and waited for Connor outside.

"Alright, let's go." Connor sighs, stepping out of the house. He's wearing the same clothes as the villagers. I squint my eyes in disbelief. "C'mon. Where'd you get that?" I scoff. Connor looks at his pants, then his shirt. He looks up at me. "What? You don't like it?" He sighs. I open my mouth to say something, but he interrupts me. "Too bad. Let's get to work." He huffs, rushing forward. I chase after him.

We reach the farm where we are greeted by a player. He had short, dark brown hair. He had black glasses and deep green eyes. His smile was very wide and gentle. He nods before introducing himself. "The name's Carline." He says with a wide grin. Holding out his hand, I took it and shook it, so did Connor. The player has a sort of English accent. I bet all the girls fall for him. I think, scoffing at the thought. "You alright there chum?" He tilts his head slightly. I clear my throat. "Yep. Everything's fine." I say quickly.

He shrugs and enters the farm, gesturing us to follow. I hesitate and Connor pushes past me, following him. I follow as well. I follow a cobblestone pathway that led to a large area. I look around, noticing a large wheat field to my left, and small patches of carrots, potatoes, pumpkins, melons, cacti and various other items were to my right.

We followed him into the large building. Cattle, sheep, chickens and pigs were in pens on the left wall of the building, and chests were on the opposite side. Connor and Carline walked off towards the pens and started chatting about crap I didn't care to listen to. At the back right corner, there was a strange build made of cobblestone. I make my way over to it, and I notice a 1x2 hole in the middle. I look through it, only to see a dark 2x2 tube. I bend down and look up it, only to see pitch black. I stand up and go on my tippy toes to look down... Nothing but darkness. I think its a mob drop.

Carline must of saw me because he whistles something to get my attention. Again... Not a dog! I turn around partly annoyed. I see Connor snickering behind him. "I wouldn't get too close to that mate. Zombies and skeletons come falling down that tube. And lets just say, they got great aim." He says in a worried english accent, followed by an nervous chuckle. "How 'bout you come over here and help us out?"

I shrug and head over to them, glancing back at the mob dropper. As I reach them, Carline hands me an iron hoe. Heh, iron. I glance down at it, then take it. "What's this for?" I ask. He smiles at me. "You're helping out on the crops while your friend here works with the animals." He stops to turn to Connor, "You know what you have to do?" He asks. Connor nods, saying, "Yep."

"Alright then, follow me." He nodded towards me. I shrug and do as he says. He brings me towards the wheat field and explains I have to collect as much as I can before the lights go out. I walk on a cobblestone path that runs through the center of the wheat field. Many cold stares fell on me and I nervously go to work.

All I kep thinking is... This is going to be a long... long... day.