A Land Divided: Chapter 4
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mindcrackloveAnd we're back! Here's hoping future chapters don't give me as much trouble. Thanks for being so patient while I tried to fix plot holes and draft rewrites due to the recent changes in Lords of Minecraft.
The cave was dark and cold, with little puddles of water along the inside, but the Knights didn't mind. It was a welcome change from the bright, high-walled buildings of Camelot, and there was something about this place that put Blame at ease. Maybe it was the fact that these caves had been untouched by the Lords, or maybe it was just easier to relax here in the dark, out of sight. Whatever the reason, Blame felt like he could finally breathe easy again.
Judging by the tension slowly leaving Etho's shoulders, the other man had come to the same conclusion. There were no Lords here to assign them their next tasks. No pressure to complete the next build, only to be moved on to the next by a passing Lord, when all they wanted to do was rest. Blame and Etho had come across a large pool of sparkling water as they descended deeper into the caves, and Blame leaned against the wall as Etho drew some water from the pond, raising it to his lips and drinking deeply.
When Etho rose from his crouch, he stretched, feeling fatigue set in. His thirst was satiated, and the peaceful quiet of the caverns was inviting. "BTC, I think I'm gonna sit here and rest for a bit." The ninja settled in, leaning his back against the smooth cave wall and closing his eyes. Etho's weary mind succumbed easily to the compulsion to rest, and he was fast asleep in seconds.
Blame watched his fellow Knight for a moment, amused at how quickly Etho had fallen asleep in the serenity of the cave. The rise and fall of his chest was steady, and the lines of tension on his face had cleared away. Blame couldn't remember the last time he'd seen Etho so relaxed. It was nice, and any doubts he'd had about showing Etho the caverns was gone in an instant. The peaceful quiet of this place would be good for Etho when he needed to take a break from the Lords and their whims.
After a few moments of watching his friend sleep, Blame turned away to explore the caves a bit more. The long stretch of land called to him, and he yearned to see how far the caves extended. He penned a quick note onto a scrap of paper, and dropped it in Etho's lap before venturing further. If Etho woke up before BTC returned, he would know where to look for him. With that done, Blame began making his way through the cavern, marking tunnels and dead ends as he passed through them.
It wasn't until several minutes later that Blame found anything of note. A light flickered at the end of a particularly long tunnel, and he continued onwards, intrigued by the soft rumbling in the distance. It sounded almost like thunder, but quieter, and BTC walked on, searching for the source of the sound. A loud rustling echoed through the tunnel as the light was suddenly extinguished, and Blame searched his pockets, lighting a torch and holding it aloft in the darkness.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Also available on AO3
The cave was dark and cold, with little puddles of water along the inside, but the Knights didn't mind. It was a welcome change from the bright, high-walled buildings of Camelot, and there was something about this place that put Blame at ease. Maybe it was the fact that these caves had been untouched by the Lords, or maybe it was just easier to relax here in the dark, out of sight. Whatever the reason, Blame felt like he could finally breathe easy again.
Judging by the tension slowly leaving Etho's shoulders, the other man had come to the same conclusion. There were no Lords here to assign them their next tasks. No pressure to complete the next build, only to be moved on to the next by a passing Lord, when all they wanted to do was rest. Blame and Etho had come across a large pool of sparkling water as they descended deeper into the caves, and Blame leaned against the wall as Etho drew some water from the pond, raising it to his lips and drinking deeply.
When Etho rose from his crouch, he stretched, feeling fatigue set in. His thirst was satiated, and the peaceful quiet of the caverns was inviting. "BTC, I think I'm gonna sit here and rest for a bit." The ninja settled in, leaning his back against the smooth cave wall and closing his eyes. Etho's weary mind succumbed easily to the compulsion to rest, and he was fast asleep in seconds.
Blame watched his fellow Knight for a moment, amused at how quickly Etho had fallen asleep in the serenity of the cave. The rise and fall of his chest was steady, and the lines of tension on his face had cleared away. Blame couldn't remember the last time he'd seen Etho so relaxed. It was nice, and any doubts he'd had about showing Etho the caverns was gone in an instant. The peaceful quiet of this place would be good for Etho when he needed to take a break from the Lords and their whims.
After a few moments of watching his friend sleep, Blame turned away to explore the caves a bit more. The long stretch of land called to him, and he yearned to see how far the caves extended. He penned a quick note onto a scrap of paper, and dropped it in Etho's lap before venturing further. If Etho woke up before BTC returned, he would know where to look for him. With that done, Blame began making his way through the cavern, marking tunnels and dead ends as he passed through them.
It wasn't until several minutes later that Blame found anything of note. A light flickered at the end of a particularly long tunnel, and he continued onwards, intrigued by the soft rumbling in the distance. It sounded almost like thunder, but quieter, and BTC walked on, searching for the source of the sound. A loud rustling echoed through the tunnel as the light was suddenly extinguished, and Blame searched his pockets, lighting a torch and holding it aloft in the darkness.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Also available on AO3
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