Hey guys, so I think you all deserve a long chapter, so that is what I have provided! I plan to dive back into Minecraftia next chapter instead of staying in Inshire for next chapter.

Also I am posting this early because I won't be able to on Friday because of rehearsals on Friday. I have to stay after school from 3-to midnight. I got cast members till 6 pm and I have till 12 to work out any problems. And I got rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday as well from 9 am to 7 pm. And Sunday is 2 pm to 10 pm.  But hey! Listen, next week is show week, I got rehearsals everyday next week from 3 pm to 10 pm. And on Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to midnight since I have off Friday. Well..not really since I'm still going to school for shows. So...yeah! Been really been lately, super tired and has had a headache since Saturday. I may complain about it a lot to you guys, but I don't regret being Head of my school's Sound Department at all because it is a lot of fun. Just takes a lot out of you and a whole bunch of time and work. But I love it, so don't expect many chapter from any books next week. Heck, don't expect a new chapter...at all actually because I haven't started any...whoops...been trying to get a new Because You need Someone and The Skeleton Keys chapter out..might not happen..

But anyway, enjoy the chapter! :)

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As soon as they had gotten there, it was nightfall and Makria has her head resting on Jason's back, fast asleep. Jason already had to correct her position so she wouldn't fall off. Makira Alua is a skinny and fit woman, she has raven black hair with a purple and grey pins in her long hair. She also has ash grey eyes and a rune tattooed on the back of her hand. The rune is a cross but the top half has lines connecting it. She wears a black long sleeved shirt with navy jeans and black leather boots that lace up to her knees. A dark purple hooded cloak that often has the hood down and the cloak reaches to her shins. She moves her head up by the back of Jason's shoulder and looks ahead. Her eyes fixate to the left when she hears something snap. She bites her bottom lip back, her eyes focusing on it. 'Melissa made me promise to protect Jason and Ty and that is what I am gonna do.' She thought to herself. She grabs Jason's hood and pushes it up, surprising Jason.

"Makira, what are yo--"

"Shh." She shushed. Jason goes silent, so does Ty, but Ty is look to the right of him, stopping his horse. Jeffrey pops his head out of Ty's jacket, making Makira smile for a few seconds. "Ty." Ty looks at her, Jason finally noticing what is happening. "Keep going." Makira whispered as low as she could for the other two to hear. With Ashley's in view, when Jason looked at it, it was like he knew something was wrong. He stopped his horse, noticing no guards or anything and the cave open for anyone.

"Something isn't right." Jason said. Jason gets off his horse, Makira tries to pull him back up but fails to.

"Than let's beat it, come on." Makira said. Ty gets off as well, he puts Jeffrey down on the ground. The small piglet runs over to Jason as Jason went towards the entrance. He set his head on the cave wall, looking inside, that's when he smelled blood. He took a step back in shock, Jeffrey took a few steps inside the cave. Makira looks at Ty, about to tell him to wait but doesn't. "Can you go get him, Ty?" Ty nods, she takes Ty's reins and Ty goes after Jason.

"Jason--" Ty stops to see the horrific scene that Jason was staring at. Blood stained the walls and floor, dead bodies here and there. Jason grits his teeth.

"We were too late, come on. Let's look for survivors and answers." Jason said. Ty nods. They both walk deeper into the base, find more corpses and more blood. Jason and Ty decided to split up, Jeffrey follows Jason as he broke off. Ty was looking through what seems to be bedrooms, he opens a door, he gets grabbed immediately. Ty gets thrown against the wall.

"T-Ty?" Someone asks. Ty meets the person's eyes.

"Dan..Dan what happened?" Ty asks. Dan lets go of Ty's shirt, Dan has bloodstains on his clothing and his right arm has a bloodied bandage on it.

"Commander Adam, he's here--"

"Wait...Is it only Adam?" Ty asks. Dan shakes his head.

"Captain Sterling and Hayes are here as well." Dan said. Ty's eyes widen, his mind going to Jason. 'Oh no, Skylen and Sterling here? Jason doesn't stand a chance against the two of them!' Ty thought.

"I have to go get Jason." Ty said rushing pass Dan. Dan grabs Ty's arm, stopping him in the doorway.

"Are you insane? Commander Skylen, Hayes, and Captain Sterling are here. And I don't mean to hurt your feelings, but you aren't as good as a fighter as you use to be and Hayes is here." Dan said. Ty's hand ball into fists, he yanks his arm out of Dan's grip. He looks at Dan.

"I let Jason die once already, I can't let that happen again while I can do something to prevent it. And..I have to find Mitchell. He's here because of me! I have to find him and I don't care if Skylen or Sterling or Hayes kills me." Ty said. Ty bolted out the door before Dan could speak. He goes into the doorway, seeing Ty disappear around a corner. Dan grits his teeth, he looks inside seeing one of his crossbows he made.

"Damnit, Ty. I can't let you get yourself killed." Dan mumbled before he grabbed the crossbow and a bag, He threw the bag around his shoulder and ran after Ty.

Meanwhile, Jason had made it inside the infirmary hall, where it all began. Jason smiles a little, he loses it when he sees Mitchell.

"Mitch!" Jason said, running over to him. "I mean..Mitchell." He goes down on his knees, Mitchell has a sword in his chest and leaning against the wall next to a destroyed bed. "No..Mitch--" Jason's hand goes through Mitchell, making Jason's eyes widen.

"It's funny how much you look like him, but you aren't him." A familiar voice said. Jason's eyes widen, Mitchell disappears and Jason looks behind him. He flinches and backs into the wall.

"W-Wag." Jason said. The figure chuckles.

"Wag...is that my alternate's name? That's pathetic." James said. James Hayes, one of the last remaining wizards of Inshire. He looks a lot like James Waglington, but there a few differences. Waglington has ashen gray skin due to a magic accident decades ago. He also got the tattoos and his bloodshot eyes from that. But Hayes is different. Hayes has a black wizard robe that has wear and tears in it, dark brown boots with black pants. He has a sword strapped to his left side, dark green eyes with black tear tattoos running down his cheeks. James takes a few steps towards Jason, he crouches down, his hand grabs Jason's chin. "Too bad you are Skylen's assignment. I would have loved messing with your world again." Jason narrows his eyes at James.

"Wait..again? It was you...You pulled me out of my world."  Jason said. James grins and lets go of his chin.

"What? Do you think Seto would have been able to do that, no..he would not have because he is too weak to do that." James snapped. Jason stands up, making James get up as well.

"Seto is twice the wizard you will ever be." Jason snapped. James laughs and then crosses his arms.

"In your world he is. But not here, that moron will be the death of everyone. He let a bunch of witch catchers get him three times now--"

"James!" A voice yelled and the doors burst open making Jason flinch. A man come in. Jason's eyes widen.

"I-Ian?" Jason asks. Captain Ian Sterling stops in his tracks, looking at Jason. Ian is a tall, lean man with grey eyes and jet black hair, he has black sunglasses that rest on the bridge of his nose. He has blue sneakers with black pants and a white shirt. Also he has a black jacket.

"Ahhh..There you are." Ian said. Ian looks at James. "I found Seto as well." James smiles and walks over beside Ian. Jason sees them whisper to each other and then James leaves. But James disappears before he even reaches the door. Jason hurries over to Ian.

"Wait." Jason said stopping in his tracks. "Who's side are you on?" Ian tilts his head a little, seeming confused. Jeffrey backs up, his head turning as if he is watching something.

"I know...I know it might seem horrible to be on the Squid King's side after what happened with the previous King. But I'm not on his side for him, I can't leave Adam all alone." Ian said. Jason takes a step towards Ian.

"What happened to Adam?" Jason asks. Ian gives Jason a small smile and then loses it.

"I'm sorry you got dragged into our world, but you sound like you are familiar with Adam. Are you?" Ian asks. Jason nods.

"Yeah..Yeah I am. He's a friend of mine. I help Adam run the Sky Army, we protect Minecraftia together. We have kept the squids at bay for years because of him." Jason said. Ian rest his hand on his sword and smiles a little.

"That sounds like our Adam. The old Adam, before he changed." Ian said. Jason was about to speak, but Dan comes running in. Ian turns halfway, looking at Dan. Jason's eyes widen when he sees Dan lift up the crossbow, pointed at Ian.

"No! Dan!" Jason yells, but Dan had already shot and Ian grabs the bolt before it hits in mid-air. Dan's eyes widen, Ian lowers his hand, looking at it. Dan gasps.

"Jason! Behind you!" Dan shouted. Before Jason could turn around, a pair of arms went around him, one hold a sword the presses against his neck. Jason grabs the arms.

"Move, and I'll slit your throat." A voice threaten. Jason's eyes widen.

"A-Adam?" Jason asks. Jason looks besides him seeing Adam's nice on the blade of the sword. Adam chuckles in Jason's ear making Jason flinch. "Adam..come on man. Yo--"

"Cut the bullsh*t, Jason. I'm not gonna be like your friend in your world." Adam said. Adam pushes the sword more against Jason's neck. Jason shivers when he feels the cold metal press against his neck. "Now, are you gonna come with no problems? Or are you feeling brave to test my patience?" Jason looks over at Dan, who isn't there anymore. Neither is Ian, they are both gone. Jeffrey squeals and runs into Adam's leg. Adam looks at Jeffrey. He sighs irritated, Adam kicks Jeffrey, Jeffrey hits a bed and Jason struggles. He breaks Adam's hold and runs over to Jeffrey.

"Jeffrey. Come on, talk to me buddy." Jason said. Jason hears Jeffrey whimper, Jason bites back his bottom lip.

"How many more people do I need to kill to get you, Jason?" Adam asks. Jason sees Jeffrey's eyes open, Jason smiles petting Jeffrey. Jason loses his smile and looks at Adam. That's when he notices the blood staining his closed and there is some smeared on his cheek.

"Where's Mitchell? And Ashley, Jessica, Alesa, Dan, Barney, and Seto..Where are they? And Ty?" Jason asks. Adam rolls his eyes.

"Why should I--"

"Adam...where's Alesa?" Jason asks. Jason sees a flicker of sadness in Adam's eyes till they turn back to the hate filled red eyes. Jason stands up. 'Something is definitely off about him, and talking about Alesa seems to trigger that.' Jason thought. Jason takes a step towards Adam. "Come on, this can't be the Adam in Inshire. Alesa is worried about you--" Adam grabs Jason's shirt in his fist, pulling him up a little.

"If you think, bring up that double-crosser will do anything for you, you are wrong." Adam said. Jason seems Adam pull out his sword and Adam hits Jason in the head, knocking him out. Adam throws Jason over his shoulder. He looks at Jeffrey, he takes a step towards Jeffrey, only to turn right around and leave.

Ty slows down to a stop, he takes a second, seeing Adam carrying Jason.

"Jason!" Ty yelled, running after them. Adam starts running, Ty speeds up after him. "Makira!"

Makira perks up when she heard him. She looks at the entrance from her hiding place, she gasps when she sees Adam carrying Jason. She was about to move when a hand grabs her shoulder.

"What--" She turns around, she almost falls over seeing Mitchell behind her. "Mitchell, thank goodness you are okay, you--What are you doing?!" Makira yells as Mitchell pushes her out into the open. She stumbles backwards, catching her balance as Mitchell notches an arrow in his bow. Makira meets Mitchell's eyes.

"No!" Makira saw Mitchell release the arrow, but she gets shoved to the ground. She hears a strained cry of agony and when she turns around, she gasps.

"Jerome!"