Grayson wakes,slowly this time. Kupa was off to Grayson's right,staring away worriedly. "Are you okay..? Nothing hurts?" She asked. Grayson nods wordlessly,but cant seem to open his mouth.
"Is something wrong?!" Kupa asked as no words or witty remarks emitted from the male like normal.
Grayson nods his head,a little exaggeratedly to ensure Kupa knew he was fine. He mimes out that he cant seem to talk right now. He looks to Blaire questioningly.
"Oh! That? Its a residual thing from the stonification process,it should wear off in a few hours." Blaire quickly answered.
"Greeat,another mute in the party." Kupa remarks,earning a smack to the back of her head from Alex.
"OWWW!! What did I say?!" Kupa complains.
Grayson claps his hands to gather everyone's attention. He mimes out someone walking.
"Oo! Oo! I know! A creeper!" Kupa guessed.
Grayson shakes his head.
"Is it an army?" Blaire asked.
Grayson nods his head affirmatively. He points to a black colored item,and makes the gesture of 'Tall'.
'Is it an enderman?' Alex signs.
Grayson shakes his head and indicates the same thing,then pointing to Blaire.
"Blaire is an Ender?!" Kupa asked.
The best noise Grayson could make was a low,aggravated growl. He signs for a writing utensil.
"Uhhh...I think he needs a pen and paper." Kupa said.
Blaire quickly leaves,coming back with an ink well,ink feather and paper. Grayson starts sketching out the shape of a woman,shading her body in,except for what looked like eyes. He draws a crown over her head,and pushes it to the group.
Kupa goes pale skinned...
"W-what about Gladya..?" She asked.
He drew a path leading from her,finishing it with an arrow pointing at him.
"We gotta go. NOW." Kupa said,grabbing Grayson's hand and pulling him out of bed. "B-before you go!! Remember to summon Steve with this phrase;Minecraft!" Blaire calls after the Trio as they left.
The city was running quietly as they made for the exit ..
Dark guards made their way in,towering over the rest..
"How's your fighting?"
Grayson gently mouths Minecraft,
'Iffin' you're summoning me NOW,you still need time. Give. it. time." Steve responds from within the depths of his brain.
Grayson quickly shakes his head.
"Shit- Into the footwide alley." Kupa quickly states,leading Alex and Grayson into a thin,dark alley.
The dark guards narrowly pass them,escorting the woman Grayson had met. Her skin was different however..
As the last of the guards passed they squeeze out into the opposite direction,when Grayson grabs Alex's arm.
'We cant leave. She's here for someone else.' Grayson signs
'You're in no condition to fight.' Alex signs
'And we're in no condition to resist without an ally. Is there a queen here?' Grayson signs.
"Yes actually,Klovis, my mother." Kupa whispers.
'What are we waiting for? Evil's rearing its ugly head and we're whispering and planning to flee?' Grayson signs,leaving the alley first and tailing the group.
"Oh that man reminds me of your brother ya know that?" Kupa asked as she chased after him.
'A little too much..certainly has the balls of your kind.' Alex thought as she tagged along as well. Grayson was using his hood to blend in,as they attempted to pass the troop.
Gladya looks dead at them-
'Now where is THAT trio off to?' She questioned as they gained the lead.
"You. You. Teleport ahead,make sure they do not reach the Queen if that is their heading." Gladya demands of two of her men.
Upon command they disappear.
"It's this next turn up here." Kupa advised
The guards appear at the stairwell.
"So the Queen WAS right." One mused.
"Who's the hooded one?" The other asked.
"None of your business. Now why dont you make like an Ender and disappear? This is important." Kupa growls.
Alex draws her sword,but Grayson simply keeps a hand on his.
"Important enough to warn Terris-Magai's Queen? We can deliver a message." The first one offers,but lies dripped off of her voice thicker than honey...
"How about no?" Kupa growls.
Alex tugs on Grayson's sleeve,and he looks to her.
'Me and Kupa will stall them. Warn Klovis,get her away from here. FAR away'
'What about you?' Grayson signs.
'We'll make it,I know you will too.'
Grayson nods affirmatively,as Alex approaches Kupa.
"Aww how cute,the Greencoat has a human friend. AND she's armed? how scaryy!" The second soldier teases.
"Yes,scary indeed." Kupa agrees.
Alex charged,slashing at one of the guards and drawing them off to the side-
Long enough for Grayson to brush past Kupa and almost dodge under a grab,only to be snagged by the hood,"Where do ya think you're going?" They asked-
"For the face!" Kupa shouts.
Grayson looks to the soldier holding him,and jams his fingers into the eyeholes,touching bare eyeball and forcing them to throw him up the stairs.
"Great! Warn Mom!!" Kupa calls after Grayson as he scrambles up the steps
'Steve are you with me?' Grayson thought.
"Always. What's up kiddo?"
'What do you know of Klovis?' Grayson thought.
"She's definitely not a queen you wanna tell you're a guy. She's a bit...Passionate.."
'Great...'
He comes to a grandiose wooden door.
A golden knocker hung on the front. Without much hesitation,Grayson reached out and pulls the knocker out some,and releases it.
The door emits a deep,strong thump.
"Enter!!~~" A singsongy voice calls out.
Grayson pushes open the doors-
As he walks in,a blade pressed to his back..An angular and sharp one. Gladya had Queen Klovis in hand,a blade close to her neck..
Klovis closely resembled Kupa,yet older.
"Ohh what to do what to do? You really thought your lackeys would hold off an entire troop of MY End Soldiers?"
"The thought HAD crossed my mind-" Kupa interrupts as she was dragged in.
Alex and Kupa were placed in a way that they could be seen. "NOW,after all of this running,hiding and negotiating I'm sure you're VERY tired,Sir. Please don't make it any harder than it already is." Gladys purrs gently.
Grayson looks to Alex and Kupa,both held by the short and curlies. 'Steve? Any suggestions?'
'Sorry bud. If you want to fight any sooner than nightfall you need magic. A shit ton of it. Gladys has you by the balls. Royally. Just play along.'
"What is it? Zombie have your bloody throat?" Gladys asked.
"It's called being magically mute,asshole!" Kupa growls.
"Ohh that can be arranged,CANT IT?" Gladys growls,casting magic at Kupa,silencing her and "sewing" her mouth shut.
"What say you,boy?"
Grayson warily nods,and points to Kupa and mimes out talking. "And you're SURE you want the Greencoat to talk for you?" She asked.
Grayson nods.
Gladys gives an annoyed groan,"Fine."
The spell was released on Kupa.
"Greencoat. Translate and that spell wont be placed on you again." She said.
Kupa gestures to Grayson.
Grayson began signing...
And Kupa gasps..
"H-he says to take him...Leave me,my mother and Alex alone."
"Is this as you say,Sir?" Gladys asked as she cast her gaze to Grayson.
He nods affirmatively.
"As the Man permits. Release them. Send them on their way,and restrain him." Gladys said in a dismissive tone.
Alex,Klovis and Kupa were released. "Get out of my sight,and I'll get out of yours."
The released trio left...
Kupa and Alex looked back..
Grayson waved to them as the door closes..