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Sneaky Peeky

An alternate ending I wrote for 'Numb'! (tldr for Numb, Joe loses his memory, he hates it, and throws himself off the Statue of Hermity)

The crisp autumn breeze swirled around me, tousling my hair like a loving father. The shopping district glistened gold in the dawning of the sun. The beams reached out and touched me, kissing my skin gently, warming me. The world awoke with the sun, trees creaking and birds warbling to their companions. My companions awoke as well, as they began emerging from their homes. From this angle, they looked like marching ants, small and inconsequential. The breeze picked up, catching my elytra. Following its beckoning call, I tipped over the side, falling slowly. My elytra fluttered and stiffened as they caught the breeze.

"Joe!"

It was the last word I heard before I blacked out, and after I woke up.

"Joe!"

"Hnnnng......."

"Bless the stars, he's alive!" A high, sweet voice exclaimed.

"Everyone out!" A lower voice, but still female, commanded.

There was muttering and footsteps as a crowd of people seemed to shuffle out of the room. I pried my eyes open, blinking at the sunlight streaming into the room. I was laying on a bed, but it didn't feel like it belonged in the room.

"Are you alright Joe? You took a nasty blow to the head." The woman with a higher voice smiled at me. She wore a soft pink cardigan, and wore her hair in a tight, curly bob. Her chocolate-brown eyes felt very warm, almost motherly.

"What?" How did she know my name?

"We're not sure. Wels said he saw you falling off the Statue of Hermity, but he couldn't catch you. I'm surprised you didn't just die!" I turned to the other woman and jumped. She was a literal zombie!

"What's happening? How are you talking?"

The zombie looked behind herself, confused. "You mean me? Joe, are you feeling alright?"

"I mean, thank you for your hospitality, but who are you two?"

The zombie furrowed her brow, and the motherly woman whimpered. "Joe, love? Do you not remember us?"

I slowly shook my head. "Should I?"

"Oh boy... How did this happen?"

My pocket buzzed, and I pulled a phone out of my pocket on instinct. There were names and messages flying by.

Ren: hope ya feel better soon my guy 👌

Mumbo: Get lots of rest, Joe!

Zedaph: wait, what happened?

Tango: He fell off Hermity, but didn't die. If ya need some demon business, hmu 😈

Xisuma: I'm looking into it, thanks for everyone's concern!

"Do I know all these people?" I asked as I scrolled through older conversations in the group chat.

"Yes! We're all your friends! We live together on Hermitcraft? Do you remember anything?" The mother was in tears by now.