June 29, 2018

Will's POV

"WILL! I NEED YOUR HELP!" Graser yelled.

"What is it this time Graser," I asked calmly.

"THERE'S A PHANTOM IN MY JUNGLE GYM (the nickname for Graser's house lol) AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!" He screamed back.

"Fine, I'm coming, you silly robot." I answered.

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Once I was at Graser's house, I saw him running up and down his stairs, with his gleaming enchanted iron sword in hand.

"Graser... you have a sword. Why do you want me to help you with a phantom?"

"Oh, I could kill the phantom easily. I need help catching him, and you're the resident phantom-catching expert, as you have two pet phantoms," Graser said cheerfully.

"And you had to disturb me while I was busy building a new conduit?!" I yelled.

"I need to do it now, or else he'll burn and die!!!" Graser answered.

"Ughhhhh.... fine Graser. But you owe me," I answered. "In fact, I know just how I'll cash in that favor! I plan on visiting a temple I found while exploring a while ago, and you can help me by either coming with me or finding me a good pickaxe and a lot of milk, as those Guardians are a pain."

"Okay! I have a friend who can help me get you a good pick! He's really good at enchanting items and combining them to make incredibly powerful gear. Although, that's a bit of a big favor- could you also bring me back some of those 'sea lanterns' they have at the temples? I know they break easily, so I'll try and get my friend to make you a Silk Touch pickaxe, those will collect them without them shattering into a million pieces," Graser said, "NOW LETS GET A MOVE ON!!! WE HAVE A PHANTOM TO CATCH!!!"

I groaned. "Graser... you never chill, do you," I muttered under my breath.

"Nope! Of course I don't!" Graser answered.

"How did he hear me... Nevermind that... just go find a name tag and something to block the phantom off with. Also, get some glass, a sign, and a boat. No Graser, I don't care what kind of boat. Just get a boat," I said, in my most commanding voice.

He ran off almost instantly to go find the stuff, so I guess that worked. I just hope he doesn't get distracted...

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After a few hours of work, we managed to capture the phantom in a cage made of glass, with an overhanging stone roof to protect it from the sun.

Graser named it something in his native language, this weird robotic gibberish that makes no sense to anyone besides him. I don't know what he named it, Graser said that it had no English equivalent.

Oh, that silly robot. I hate him and love him, all at the same time. Honestly, I'm pretty sure that everyone hates and loves him. He's my best friend, and we've known each other for a long time, but he still drives me crazy on a regular basis.

Now, I need to go find my map that I made of the area where that sea temple was...

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Liam/H's POV

"H!!!!!!!!!"

Ugh... it's Graser.

"LIAM!!!!"

Maybe if I don't talk to him he'll go away?

"LIAM LIAM LIAMMMMMMM!!!!!!"

"What is it Graser? You'd better have a good reason for interrupting me while I'm training Tiki to talk."

*SQUAWK* LIAM *SQUAWK*

"Ughhhh... and you taught my parrot that. Lovely. Thanks ever so much Graser."

"H, I need your help!"

"With what?"

"A friend of mine needs a really good pickaxe to get into a guardian temple. It needs to be Silk Touch and super fast, so he can break in as quickly as possible, or at least not take as long when the elder guardian uses his nasty magic. I know that you do the best enchants, so I came to you for help... will you help me?"

"Hmmm... it depends. Who is this for? How long do I have to finish? And can I meet this friend of yours and see his armor and weapons before he enters the temple? Guardians are nasty beasts and should never be underestimated."

"My friend Will Kiing, I don't know yet, and I'll ask," Graser answered. "In fact, he should still be around- I'll go interrupt his building again! BYE H!!!!"

"OH WAIT!!! WHEN CAN I BRING HIM BY?" Graser yelled.

"Graser, you know I have no life... any time between 8 am and 7 pm is good," I said calmly.

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A few hours later, I saw Graser coming toward me again, this time pulling along a dude in a red hoodie. I assume that the dude must be his friend Will, who he said he would bring to visit me.

"Grase, is this the dude you wanted me to make the pickaxe for?" I called.

"YUP!!!" Graser yelled back.

I saw Will wince when Graser yelled. Honestly, I don't blame him, Graser is loud.

They finally reached me, and I was ready. I know enchanting like the back of my hand, it's my specialty for a good reason, and I also know just how dangerous a guardian can be- I was nearly killed by one of the smaller guardians when I was younger.

"So. You're Will Kiing, correct?"

"Yes, I am," he answered with a warm smile.

"Could I see your armor and tools please? Guardian temples are deep underwater, and even diamond can crack under the pressure without the right enchantments. Also, I know some enchants that will make it easier to mine underwater, as well as some that will allow you to hold your breath longer."

"Of course you may, but if I might ask, what is your name?" He asked.

"Oh, me? My name is Liam, but if you want you can call me H, I'm fine with either," I answered happily.

"Now, just put your armor on this stand and your tools on the table over there. How long have you had this armor, and... ooooh that sword is not good. I need to fix that.

"Bane of Arthropods is good against spiders and that's it. Luckily, I have a very damaged old sword that I can fuse it with to make a fresh one with no enchants- oh, and Graser, get out. Last time you were in here while I was forging you nearly melted your robotic arm."

"Fineeeee... I'll leave..." Graser grumbled irritably.

"Will, you can stay if you want. I have a feeling that you have a lot more common sense than that silly robot."

"How did he nearly melt his arm?! I would've thought that he'd feel the heat before it began to full-on melt."

"It's Graser."

"Okay, you make a good point there," Will answered, before beginning to laugh.

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"Okay, your armor should be able to stand up to the pressure. I also enchanted it with Aqua Affinity and Respiration, to make it easier to mine and breathe underwater. Don't worry about paying me- I don't want anyone to get killed by the guardians. I was almost killed by a guardian when I was young, so I know the danger they pose to explorers. All I ask is to come with you, as I would like to get a few sponges and some of the prismarine. Plus it's better to work together on a temple, and we both know that Graser won't help even if he does come."

"Hmmmmm... you may come, as long as I can keep the gold. I want the gold for a project."

"That's okay with me. I don't need the gold."

"Well, you have yourself a deal Liam."

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TO BE CONTINUED