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(Y/N)- Your name
Italics- Thoughts
Bold- Me! Author~Tan
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Your POV

   I left Garroth's room, dragging Aphmau with me. I led her to the table downstairs, where fiery haired Cadenza sat with Cookie. I made Aphmau sit in the other chair.

   "Hey Aphmau, the village seems stressed. What if we had a girls' sleepover? If get to know more people, it will be fun, and the girls will get a chance to relax and calm down. Maybe the positivity will spread?" And I'll figure out if you actually broke Garroth's heart.

   "Okay. That sounds like a great idea. I'll invite everyone while you go and set it up? Maybe ask someone for help?" Aphmau suggested.

   "Sure, I bet Kawaii~Chan would love to help," I replied smiling.

   "Zoey might as well. Anyways, I'll see you later tonight. Bye!" Aphmau chirped. We parted and I headed towards Aphmau's house, where Zoey was watching the adorable Malachi and Levin. I couldn't find them outside or on the main floor, so I headed to the basement. As I neared Zoey's room, an explosion knocked me to the wooden floor. I immediately thought of the Nether. I curled up in a ball with my tail pressed as close to me as possible. Someone touched my arm, and I flinched.

   "Shhh. It's okay. It was only a small explosion," Aphmau explained. I looked up, and relaxed. This wasn't the Nether, with Shadow Knights. This was Phoenix Drop, with friends. I slowly sat up and Aphmau smiled slightly.

   "Looks like I'm not the only one who needs that sleepover," Aphmau commented. I chuckled. She was right. Just then a panicked Zoey ran out of her room.

   "Aphmau I am so sorry. I turned my back for one second and-" Zoey couldn't continue.

   "Zoey, what happened? I know there was an explosion. Did someone get hurt?" Aphmau asked, her joking mood gone. I stood up and we all went to Zoey's room. Malachi was lying on the floor, unconscious. Levin was next to him, asking him to wake up.

   "What?! How is he unconscious? Isn't he a ghost?" I asked. Aphmau nodded.

   "Yeah, shouldn't it have gone right through him? What happened?" Aphmau asked for the umpteenth time.

   "I was letting Levin and Malachi play with harmless potions, and somehow they got into the cabinet where I keep the sacred oak saplings. Malachi must have put one in while I wasn't looking. But I always keep that cabinet locked, always!" Zoey sobbed. "I'm so sorry Aphmau."

   "It's okay Zoey. Mistakes happen. We just have to be more careful next time." Aphmau looked at me. "(Y/N), this sleepover idea keeps sounding better and better."

   "Yeah," I agreed. "It does. I'm going to help Zoey calm down and set up. You should invite others. We'll meet tonight around 5:30? Should we meet here or somewhere else?" I asked.

   "Ummm..... Meet here, unless someone has a better place." Aphmau headed upstairs while I stayed with Zoey. Once she calmed down we moved Malachi upstairs to his bed. How, I'm not really sure, but we did. It's almost like he lost his ability to pass through objects. Then we sat downstairs until Kawaii~Chan knocked on the door. I was helping distract Levin with blocks so Zoey answered the door. She told me that the sleepover was moved to a bigger place Kawaii~Chan found. I thanked her for the address and went to pack.

   Clothes? Check. Fuzzy blanket? Check. Pillow? Check. Tooth brush? Check. Tooth paste? Check. Hair brush? Check. Snacks? I gazed at the packages of popcorn, candy, chocolate, and cookie dough I had. Definitely check. I zipped my bag and headed out the door.

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Another chapter done, another week closer to school. *shudders* I am not ready yet. Not at all. But I'll see you guys next week. Le Snarl, Le Rawr, and Le Grr.