What am I up Against? (A Minecraft novel) book one

Chapter 28 - How!?

Clara's POV
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I was roaming in the nether fortress and saw that Herobrine's door was open. He was not happy.

I saw an image of Madelyn walking with Garrett and Sam. They were helping her out. Then it came to me. Sam!? I thought. Why side with her?

I knocked on the door. "Please. Not now." He said. "I need alone time."

I walked away. Something did seem off about him. I just couldn't place it.

Then Shelly came over to me. "What's with him lately?"

I told her. "Madelyn died." I said.

She looked confused. "Then why is Herobrine all in a fuss for no apparent reason? He should be celebrating."

"But then they used a regeneration potion on her." I spat.

That turned her around. "Yeah, you should have just told me that she was still alive. No wonder why he's all frustrated. Like, dude. You almost had me there."

I shrugged. "I really shouldn't have walked in on him at all. He's probably gonna threaten me again."

"Exactly. Just leave him alone. He'll call us in when he's ready. Probably to scream at us."

"Scream at us?" I questioned. "More like scream at me."

"She was close to killing you. You were wise to let her go. That'll give you a chance to find a way to actually get her."

"I was supposed to bring her to him. That's the thing."

She nodded. "You can redeem yourself. We just gotta keep training in order to find ways to capture her."

I sighed. "Ugh, now that I kinda walked in on him, he's gonna try to scream at me any chance he gets."

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Herobrine's POV

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I threw a rock across the room. "How is she alive?" I yelled. "I thought I had her dead? Time is running out. Three more injuries and I am down. I don't want that."

I called in Clara. "On second thought, get back in here."

"Ah fuck!" She cursed under her breath.

"I heard that." I answered.

"Yes?" She spat, peeking her head into the room. "What is it?"

I looked at her. "Well, I would like to give you something." I said. "What is it?" She asked. "Please don't kill me."

I laughed. "Oh. I'm not." I said. "Trust me. However, If I die, my essence will go to my most loyal follower. And my most loyal I feel is you."

She shook her head.

"No. Please." She panicked. "That's the last thing I want to happen and I'm not ready for that."

I laughed evilly. "I think I have no choice. You will preserve my soul and I will live on, but you will be more powerful. Just also watch out for her."

"Just give it to Shelly." She screamed. "You taught her magic."

I glared at her. "However, if I don't think you are capable, I'll find someone else. You'd be no use to me anyways."

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Clara's POV

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I ran out of the room. I didn't want this. I never did. I just wanted to bring her to him.

"Fuck that!" I screamed.

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Emma's POV

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I saw Clara storm towards the nether portal. "Where are you going?" I asked.

"Home." She said. "I can't take it anymore."

"But why?" I asked. "Are you growing close to her?"

"No. Of course not." She yelled. "I just want to know why Herobrine wants me to inherit his powers. He taught Shelly everything. Why not give it to her?"

"I don't know." I said. "And don't you dare go through that portal or I will close it forever."

She shrugged. "Fine. But I don't want a life like this. Let's hope he stays alive and kills Madelyn again. It's the only way to get out of this stupid binding curse."