The Nether Queen - Herobrine x Reader

Chapter Twenty Seven

Well, I was originally going to upload the next two chapters as one, but it got so long i figured it would be better to break it up. So here's part 1. I apologize for the slightly awkward transition

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"It's about time you returned." You shudder at the voice, lifting your face from Herobrine's shoulder to find yourself in an unfamiliar place. The sky is black, with golden lights streaking across it, and underneath you is a stone brick platform. After the platform ends, there is nothing. Only the void.

Herobrine stands, helping you up with him, and you turn to face Notch. The self-proclaimed god is hovering over the ground in the center of the platform, golden light dancing around his figure. His face is a stark contrast to the heavenly light that surrounds him- dark. Murderous. Ready for a final battle.

"Where are we?" You hiss to your husband, but Notch answers.

"I took the liberty of storing the Minecraft world away for a little while, so that I could find you easily when you inevitably came crawling back." He gives you a less-than-impressed look. "I'm surprised you kept her, though." Herobrine doesn't answer. Clearing your throat, you step away from your husband, though he keeps one hand on your shoulder.

"Notch, I want to talk to you."

"I'm not interested."

"Then I'm gonna talk at you." You jab a finger at him. "What's your deal with Herobrine? I've heard about the whole 'he's dangerous and we need to destroy him' thing, but why do you think that? He's never attacked anyone except in self-defense, are you just mad that he organized the mobs?"

"Bryn has attacked my stewards on several occasions, and he refuses to obey my commands." Is Notch's flat response. "He could have let me finish him, perfect him, and he would be welcome to live in my world. He refused, and I cannot have an uncontrollable being running free in my realm."

"That's a dumb reason!" You pause. Probably not a great idea to deliberately anger him. "Just because he has free will means you have to kill him? What about me? What about any of the players? You can't control them, but you let them play as much as they want!"

"The players are bound to a firm set of rules they must adhere to. Rules that you broke when you entered the game." Notch summons a sword in his hand, and teleports in front of you with a flash. He starts to swing as you recoil, but Herobrine teleports the two of you to the opposite side of the platform. You bite your lip, taking a step back and clinging to his arm.

"Well it's not like Herobrine is all-powerful. Just 'cause he can talk to mobs and teleport doesn't make him a danger. And, again, he hasn't even bothered the players who are supposed to be your priority!" You take a breath. "A-and, you said you needed to 'perfect' him, but he doesn't need changed! Just because he's not undyingly loyal to you doesn't mean there's something inherently wrong with him!"

"There is, because I created him. He was formed with a purpose in mind, and he is not prepared nor willing to achieve it. He is an outdated relic from an old update who has long been replaced. He is a mistake, he should not exist, and..." Notch teleports closer, just out of range of attack. "He will very soon be removed."

Herobrine draws his pick, swinging it just in time to catch the edge of Notch's blade as he attacks. Pulling his arm out of your grip, he steps forward, trying to wrench Notch's weapon out of his hand, but his opponent slips free and takes a step back.

"You must realize you cannot beat me."

"I don't care about beating you." Herobrine responds icily. "All I want is for you to leave me alone. I'm not asking for my original form restored, or godlike powers. I just want to live in this world in peace." You edge closer to your husband. You can't physically do anything to help, but you have to try and support him somehow.