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He remembers a lot of things.

He remembers his family. His mother, his father and him. Of course, he has other relatives like his aunt, uncle, grandparents and etc. But he rarely sees them. And when he does it wasn't in the best condition...

Like learning about a young boy's parents being arrested for child abuse through his aunt.

That was an experience...

He remembers that young boy. The boy was taken in their in his family quite quickly. The boy was, reasonably, shy at first. But soon they all have a special place in the boy's heart. And the boy in theirs.

He remembers the first time he encountered the boy. The young boy was five and he was (barely) nine at the time. He has a memory of asking the boy about his name with a gentle smile.

"Grian," said the boy after a moments of hesitation.

"Mumbo," he answered back with a soft smile.

He remembers middle school. Meeting new friends. Learning. Suffering. Laughing at the stupid/embarrassing his friends had said. Grian going with him when he was old enough. That was fun.

He remembers graduation day. Freaking out upon realizing he was accepted into his dream school (which just happens two servers away from home). Being calmed down by his parents and Grian congratulating him.

He remembers Grian's graduation day. His parents stressing over future school while Grian, himself didn't really care much for. Trying to talk to Grian to join his high school, only for Grian to tell him he'll go there if he gets rejected. Of course that sparkled his curiosity, but he didn't prey.

He remembers the day Grian received the letter. They were having breakfast and his mother mentioning it to Grian. Said boy nearly dashing out off the room upon hearing this. His father stating how he'll only received the letter if he finished his food properly and at a reasonably speed. Grian trying to figure out how to do said task for a solid five minutes straight before their mother took pity and handed him the letter.

He remembers the pure joy and excitement upon his face when opening the letter. Congratulating him and asking him what school and server he was accepted into. Spitting out his food upon hearing the school's name, country and server. His parents looking suddenly about his school choice. Grian begging them to let him go to said school. Eventually gave in after him reassuring them that he'll still stay in touch and always keep a weapon on him to defend himself.

He remembers driving Grian to the airport. Handing him some of his own allowance only to be rejected. Hugging him goodbye. And simply just watched as his little brother go off to Japan. To a hardcore server...

He remembers the day he was invited to join the Hermitcraft server. Accepting the invitation. Meeting awesome people. Befriending said awesome people. Being pranked on. Pranking back.

It was a blast. Of course. But that never stop Mumbo from worrying.

About his little brother. How healthy his relationship with other people was. Sure, Grian's friend, Tautris was there but he still has the right to worry! Especially since he never even met this 'Tautris' before! For all he knows this 'Tautris' could be a dead fish! Or a turtle! Or some kind of alien! ...Okay, that last statement is a bit out of it but you get the point! And unknown to Mumbo, the hermits noticed. Just never knew how to bring it up...

He remembers his first Christmas he spent with his family. Having the letter delivered from Xisuma. Xisuma being confused but happy for Mumbo. Mumbo immediately packing up his stuff (which was only three copies of the same suit but still) and quickly finishing up his gift towards whoever he was supposed to Secret Santa.

It was fun. Especially teasing the living hell out of Grian about his crush. His face was just like a tomato!

Ah.

The good old days...

He remembers the hermits asking him why he left in such a rush. Some were teasing him about it while others just generally confused. He thinks that was the first time he ever mentioned his brother to them... He can't remember that because of how often he had gotten to talk about him around the hermits.

He remembers the calls. The late night, early morning and occasionally mid-noon calls between the Jumbolio brothers. Losing sleep just to talk to his brother. Grian slurping on his words from time to time. Talking about their friends and of course, teasing Grian of his crush.

He remembers how that ended. And it was all because of a kid named Sam...

He remembers when he received the call. He was at the weekly Hermit get along. He was chatting up with Iskall and Ren about something. He can't remember what exactly... but that's not important. He can't remember how but the conversation turned into about family. He doesn't remember how the other hermits got dragged into the conversation but they did. He doesn't remember how but Iskall managed to get him to talk about his family. He knows for a fact it was just mostly him ranting about his brother and how worry he is for him.

Then he got a call.

A call from his mother, asking him if he's aware of what's happening. Telling her no fearfully. Screaming at him to turn on the news while holding back her sobs. Asking Xisuma to turn on some kind of holographic screen. Xisuma enlarging a screen on his wrist confused but concerned. Turning on the news only to widen his eyes in horror upon hearing a server being corrupted and falling apart on itself. Fear entering his system upon hearing the server's name.

He remembers visiting Japan with Joe tagging along. Being comforted through the entire plane ride. Worrying about the chances of his brother's survival. Crying together with his parents. Visiting the survivors. Never spotting the familiar blonde hair of his brother...

He remembers a funeral. 

He remembers crying.

He remembers mourning.

All while unaware about his brother's survival... 

In another dimension...

Sorry for the angst, it was supposed to be bittersweet with a somewhat happy ending but I was possessed by angsty Alterline and they were like "Nu, fuk u" and did this to me.

Then idea Alterline snuck up behind me and knocked me out with the good old sudden idea bat and knocked me out then process to possess me. 

And now there's another Hermitcraft fanfiction on this account, please check it out it's actually somewhat decent—