Brave New Enderman

Chapter 9 - Clive

They walked through the door and as always, there were some runes and another door. But there was one more thing. A clock. "Oh boy. We don't have much time. It's only a few hours till sunset."

"Yeah."

"Are you ok?"

"I'm fine... just tired. I'll read the runes. 'Now you meet Clive the wild cat. He's ancient and he's wise, there's no doubt about that. I know you want to leave right away. But first, listen to what Clive has to say.'"

"It mentioned Clive at the beginning. 'Negotiate terms with Clive'."

"Let's go meet him then." They went through the door and there was a big room. It was decorated with vines, plants, melons, cocoa beans, pretty much what you'd expect from a jungle build. On the other side of the room there was a throne. On the throne was a sleeping ocelot.

"That must be Clive." Will whispered. They walked up to the throne. Will gently sat Lisa on the ground. "Umm... Clive?"

The ancient ocelot woke. He sat up, yawned and spoke. "Well it's about time some adventures came to this temple. Although, you're not humans. You're just two enderman and a sheep. Tell me, why have you come here?"

Will answered. "Please, sir. We have come a long way. We have come looking for my torch. It was stolen by three other enderman."

"Oh. Do you mean this torch?" Clive pointed to one that was sitting above his throne. "Three enderman teleported here, threw it down and just left. I was rather enjoying the light."

"Yes that is."

"What do you wish to do now?"

"Well, we we're hoping to just take our torch and get back to our group."

"Why do you need this torch? You have travelled so far to get this torch back. You have faced my challenges and obstacles. I can see your friend is pretty weak. And all for this torch. Why?"

Will looked down at Simon. The sheep nodded his head. "I need it because... because I'm afraid of the dark."

"But you're..."

"... An enderman! I know! Although, most of the time, I don't feel like one."

"Will." Lisa spoke quietly she was very weak. Will knelt down to her. "You are not afraid of the dark anymore."

"What are you talking about?"

"All those rooms back there. They were all very dark. And you didn't even notice."

"They were?" She nodded. "You mean, I don't need the torch?"

She smiled and gave him a little kiss on the cheek. "You don't."

Clive thought and spoke. "Alright, mobs. Here's the deal. I'm going to let you all leave. On one condition, you leave the torch here with me."

Will looked at Lisa and Simon. They smiled and nodded their heads. "Deal."

Clive smiled. "Good." He flicked a leaver on he throne above him. A door way was revealed leading back out to the jungle. "I wish you safe travels, my friends. And good luck."

Will picked up Lisa who was now half asleep. "Thank you, Clive. We'll never forget you." And they walked through the door and headed back towards the group.