Warnings: Minor language in video

     ~3rd P.O.V. (As seen from ?????????)~

"Well guys, tomorrow's the big day. So that means today we've got to get ready to go." Lachlan declares to his five friends, all seated in the main room of their large home.
"Start getting ready? I'm already done." Jerome states proudly.
"Same here Biggums." Mitch adds into Jerome's statement.
"Okay... Then the four of us will get ready." Lachlan corrects himself, motioning to himself, Vikk, Preston, and Rob.
"Nah we're done too Lachlan." Rob affirms. "And I'm pretty sure the same goes for Vikk."
"Vikk is that true?"

Vikk just shrugs and nods.

"... Then I'll get ready."

Lachlan turns to leave and gather the essential materials, but then Preston starts giggling.

"What's so funny?" Lachlan questions, his confusion deepening as the rest of them join in the giggles.
"Lachlan do we look ready to you?" Vikk snickers, "Your so gullible it's actually ridiculous. We haven't begun packing either."

And to that the five of them break into laughter while Lachlan stands there gawking with slightly flushed cheeks.

"Oi fish fish fish! You guys are such jags!" Lachlan snaps in a joking manner.
     "But it was worth it! I mean... Did you see the look on your face?" Mitch manages through giggles, setting off another round of laughter.
     "... Yeah, okay... You see Mitch, see the thing about that is that..." Lachlan trails on, rummaging sneakily through his inventory. "You just can't."
    
     Mitch's eyes widen and lock onto the bucket of water gripped in Lachlan's hand.

     "OH GOD NNONONONONO LACHLAN I DIDN'T MEAN IT! I DIDN'T MEAN IT! IT WAS A JOKE, I MADE A JOKE!" he screeches, Lachlan smirking and dashing after him. "I MADE A JOKE LACHLAN IM SORYYYY!"

     As Mitch cuts around the corner, Lachlan hot in pursuit, his frantic pleas ring throughout the house. The others just watch on and laugh.

Anyone get the reference? I'll add in a video along with the picture at the top, just swipe left over the picture (it's starts at 0:40)

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A few hours later and the pack was almost ready to go. After Mitch had finally escaped Lachlan, and everyone had finished laughing their heads off, the six split up to gather supplies. Of course, they could have always just brought their own items, but the rest of the village had insisted that they supply them with anything they could need.

Jerome's job was gathering enough food to last at least a month. Taylor (Antvenom) had already gathered enough cooked steak to feed the entire village for a good week. Jerome assured Taylor that they wouldn't need that much, but it was a nice jester anyways. He ended up only taking one third of what Taylor collected, and then went to Ian (Ssundee) to collect starchy foods such as bread, potatoes, and even a cake. Finally Jerome stopped by Quentins (HuskyMudkipz) house. Quentin, along with everyone else in the village, new Jerome preferred raw meat. Specifically, raw fish. So Quentin took it upon himself to catch fish just for Jerome.

Mitch was in charge of getting any weapons they might need. Of course they all wanted to bring their own, but as to not hurt anyone's feelings, the pack had agreed to let the village supply them with weapons. Pat (PopularMMOs) gave Mitch a ton of swords, along with a few axes he had crafted himself. And Ty (Deadlox) put together a decent amount of bows to take with them.

Rob went around and gathered a few sets of armour for each of them. He got all of these sets from Matt (Noochm), who had a surprisingly large stock. Rob even took the liberty of popping by Tyler's (Logdotzip) house to enchant each piece of armour.

Preston had the task of getting a ton of useful potions. As expected, Seto (SetoSorcerer) more than happily brewed a large amount to take with them on their journey. Being a sorcerer Seto didn't even need to make any, he already had hundreds of potions brewed in advance. Of course he didn't give Preston this many, but he gladly handed over at least one fifth of his stock.

Vikk had the important role of getting eye of Enders, an item that would lead them to the nearest stronghold. Along with this he also needed to get torches, compasses, and any other exploration related item. Jason (TrueMU) and Jordan (Captainsparklez) worked together to gain over fifty eye of Enders, Jason getting the Ender pearls and Jordan the blaze powder. Choco (Chocothechocobo) and Dan (DanTDM) gave them all torches they could ever need, and Brice (GoldSolace) scrounged up some compasses. Tyler (MunchingBrotato) took care of anything else.

And finally Lachlan needed to get blocks for shelters, crafting tables, horses, and the like. Sky (Skydoesminecraft) went out and gathered up their horses, preparing them for the trip. Martin (Bodil40), Brandon (Petezahhutt), and Kenny (Kenworthgaming) pitched in with blocks and other random things they might need.

So heavily stocked with items from their many friends, the pack slipped into their rooms, eager to get a good rest. In the morning they would leave as soon as the mobs burnt, off to locate a stronghold.

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     ~Lachlan's P.O.V.~

     "It looks like he didn't make a full recovery... That snow golem must have hit him pretty hard."
     "I agree Rob. I mean, he seemed fine just a little while ago while we were fighting... But- oh! Lachlan's up!"

     I'm vaguely aware of four figures surrounding me, helping me sit upright. Moaning in pain, I grip at my throbbing head.

     "You okay man?" A worried voice calls out from beside me.

     I tilt my head and stare at the hazy figure, my eyes ever so slowly focusing. A moment later and they adjust, revealing Jerome kneeling by my side with Rob, Preston, and Vikk flanking him.

     "I think so... Just a bit dizzy." I mumble in response, rubbing at my eyes.
     "You weren't out very long. Did remember anything useful?" Preston inquires, plopping down and sitting with his legs crossed.
     "Yeah? No? I mean - I think so? I'm actually not sure." I ramble, Preston deadpanning.
     "Well, I'm sure whatever it is it'll help us." Vikk interjects before Preston can open his mouth.
     I nod, "Basically... *Insert Lachlan's memory here*"
     "Well it might not have been the most useful thing we've got, but, it's something." Rob tries, smiling assuringly.
     "Thanks Rob. By the way... What happened to Mitch?" I ask, coming to realize he's not present.
     "He's over there." Jerome sighs, pointing to a corner of the cave where Mitch lays unmoving by a blazing fire, "Not long after you fell into the trance thingy Mitch started acting weird. Well, not exactly weird, but he claimed that he was getting really cold and dizzy. Then a few minutes later, he blacked out."
     "Oh. Do you know why?"
     "We're thinking he didn't really recover from our first encounter with the snow golems." Vikk explains. "I mean, for Rob and Jerome, you guys were taken out by a present or ice block to the face, and that's it. But Mitch got hit a lot more before he was knocked out, and he was out the longest before Preston came. As a matter of fact, Mitch only woke up a few minutes after Preston came and then he was forced to fight soon after. He might not have been ready yet."
     "Yeah that makes sense." I state, our eyes never leaving his unconscious body.
     "Let's just hope he doesn't have a concussion." Preston stresses. "The last thing we need is more lost memories."
     "So... I guess we're going to have to wait for him to rest before we leave, right?" Jerome inquires.
     "That's our safest bet of we don't want him catching hypothermia. He's pretty cold even beside a fire, the wind and snow probably won't help much." Rob points out.
     "Well then I just hope he gets up soon." I sigh, itching to get out of the cave. "I'm really starting to get sick of this place."
     Vikk chuckles. "Yes Lachlan. We know."

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Sorry if that last bit seemed a little rushed but it was late, I was tired, and I refused to sleep until I finished the chapter XD

-DarkDisco7