A Crafter's Dream Ch. 20: A New Face
Now, without further adieu, I present,
“A Crafter’s Dream”
He stood, looking out into the distance. The sand shifted slightly beneath his feet, and the waves splashed at his feet. He sighed, waiting.
Suddenly, his ears picked up the sound of feet landing softly in the sand behind him. He didn’t turn around. He already knew who was there.
“Hello Abyss. How are you doing?” He felt the crunching of sand as the new arrival neared.
“I am doing fine. But I am also worried.” He felt his eyebrows raise slightly.
“Oh? What about, exactly?” He felt a small glare land on him.
“You know exactly what. After all, one doesn’t just receive a summons from Notch unless there something is wrong, or some terrible calamity is almost upon us. So why am I here?”
She asked, wanting to get to the point.
“Steve is gone.” Silence. Nothing but the sound of small waves and shifting sand could be heard.
“What?” She asked, dread and apprehension clear in her tone. Notch sighed.
“He is not dead, Abyss. He is still alive and well. But he is beyond my reach, on another world. He was transported there, by what means, I don’t know, and he remains there. I have tried to return him here, but I can't. To do so, I would have to go to the world myself, and that, I cannot do.”
“What! Why not?!” She asked. He gave her a hard look.
“You know as well as I that I can’t leave. If I were to do so, this world would die. It hurts me, but that is how it is.”
“Well, we have to do something! But what!?”
“That is why I called you here today.” She looked at him, eyes narrowed.
“What do you mean?” She inquired.
“While I myself cannot leave this world, it is possible for me to transport another being there. You are one of the most powerful beings alive. The only problem is your predicament with being trapped in the End, but I believe I have found a way around that. Leave that me.”
“Yeah.” She huffed. “Since Herobrine destroyed the End Portal all those years ago, coupled with the fact that even you don’t have the power to remake them. That’s why we have to meet here, in the Void Plane.” In response, he simply nodded.
“I don’t ask this readily of you. I just wish to help Steve.” She gave him a confused glance.
“Why? What happened?”
Notch sighed. “He is, not very well liked. I have not been able to see much, but from what I have seen, things are not going so well for him, so I…”
“I’ll do it.” Abyss interrupted. Notch looked at her with a slightly shocked expression. She gave him a hard and determined look.
“I owe him. Big time. Not only did he beat my curse, he also saved me. He had no reason to, but he saved my life, and my home. Despite what his instincts were telling him.” She sighed, looking away, garnering a look of slight confusion from Notch. She saw his expression and sighed.
“His fight, with the ender dragon. It scarred him, both physically and mentally. You weren’t there to see the nightmare’s he had. The times he woke up with a scream, sweat pouring down his head and neck. He suffers more than either of us could know, especially since the war. He’s just, really good at hiding it.”
“I know. I saw how he was pushing through, adjusting to being the last of his species. I saw his interactions with the villagers, how friendly he was, and helpful. I wish I could help him now, when I was unable to help him before. But I can’t.” Notch sighed. Looking up, he gave Abyss a serious look.
“I will tell you this now, this trans dimensional travel is very tricky and dangerous. You could very well not make it to his world, and even if you do, there’s no telling if I can bring you both back. Calling you here was a rushed notion, but now that I think about it, it might not be safe. Do you still wish to try?”
“I have a feeling you wouldn't have called me if you didn’t think I had at least a chance. So yeah, I’ll do it.” Notch sighed, but smirked.
“When can you be ready to transport?” She smirked in response.
“Whenever you are.”
* * * * *
Steve woke up in a cave.
He opened his eyes, groaning at the soreness that invaded his body. Managing to sit up, he looked around, eyebrows furrowed in confusion. Putting his hand down to get to his feet, his palm met a soft, slightly warm surface. Looking down, he saw he had been laying down on a blanket. It wasn’t special, just a simple blue blanket, but it only confused Steve further. Where was he?
Thinking hard, the events of what had happened quickly came back to him. The town, the fight, his wounds. Then the ground had exploded. After that, Steve had blacked out. What could’ve caused that?
Steve got to his feet, stretching his body, which only relieved a little bit of the soreness. Popping his back, looked around the room. It seemed to be mostly barren room, with a few torches bringing light to the other-wise dark room. The only things in the room were him, and the blanket. Looking toward the entrance, he saw more light coming through the door. Sneaking forward on silent feet, he slowly made his way forward, gaze searching for anything.
Making his way forward, he walked into another room. This one, however, had a decent sized fire in the middle of room, burning away. Leaning against the wall was some supplies from what he could see, rations, a few potion flasks and weapons. Quirking an eyebrow, he was about to continue on, when he heard the sound of footsteps coming his way.
His immediate thought was to jump behind cover, but he crushed that notion. Whoever had brought him here didn’t have any evil intentions, else they would’ve tied or chained him up. They certainly wouldn’t have healed his wounds and treated his injuries.
Soon, he saw a figure make their way into the room. They were tall, perhaps a foot or two above his own height. Their black scales and claws immediately told him it was a dragon, while certain, er, assets, told him it was female. She had her wings tucked to her back, and her tail swished along the ground. Her almost glowing purple eyes looked at him as she carried some wood under her arms. Without a word, she walked to her small stockpile, dropping the wood onto it.
“You should be resting.” She spoke in a clear voice. Steve remained silent for a moment, before responding.
“Got confused when I woke up alive and not in chains. Wanted to look around.” She didn’t respond, choosing instead to go over to her food rations. Digging through them, she tossed a loaf of bread and bottle of water to him. Reaching up, he swiftly caught both items. Looking down down at them in confusion, he looked back up at the dragoness still rummaging through her rations.
“Who are you, exactly? And why did you save me?” She stopped. Steve raised his eyebrow. After a few moments of silence, she spoke without turning around.
“My name is Abyss. As to why I saved you, I don’t know. I was walking through the forest looking for some food, when I heard the sound of fighting. After a few minutes, I found you and the others fighting. You looked outnumbered, and hurt, so I made the split-second decision to help. I created a distraction and in the confusion, got you and brought you here. I treated your wounds and made sure you were still alive.”
Abyss. Steve felt it in his gut. He knew that name. But, for the life of him, he couldn’t remember. It was on the tip of his tongue for a moment, but just like that, he lost it. Taking his mind off it for the moment, he shook his head to clear it.
“Well, thank you, for helping me. I probably wouldn’t have survived the fight otherwise.”
“Yes, about that. Why are they after you? What did you do?”
Steve sighed. “To be honest, I don’t know. It’s one big mixture of jumping to conclusions, bad impressions and a couple ass-kickings.” He chuckled sitting against a wall. This got a small laugh from the dragoness.
“Sounds like one big misunderstanding.” She spoke, a certain tone Steve couldn’t place in her voice. He scoffed.
“Understatement of the frigging century, Miss Abyss.” He smirked at his play on words. Looking towards, he saw the light of day through the cave opening where Abyss had walked in from, thinking about the fight from the night before. His mind immediately went to the night of Derpy's capture and her subsequent rescue. A bad feeling rose in his gut. If they knew, if the General had told anyone, that she was his friend, and they hurt her in anyway, shape, or form, there'd be Nether to pay. He had to make sure Derpy and her daughter were okay. Standing up, he spoke to the dragoness.
“Miss, I am really thankful for your assistance. But I need to get back home. I have a few friends in the nearby town that I need to check up on, as well as weather mare to visit.” He saw her eyebrows raise.
“The nearby town. I’m just assuming, but this wouldn't happen to be the same town where those five from last night live, would it?” Already seeing where this was going, he sighed.
“Yeah, surprising as it may be, I actually made some friends down there. One of them actually was captured and hurt for being my friend. So I, just, need to make sure they are alright.” Steve said, worry clear in his eyes. Abyss sighed in exasperation.
“If that’s what you feel is necessary, I won’t stop you. But be careful. I don’t want to have to rescue you again.” She chuckled.
Steve smiled. “Thanks. I wish the best to you. Hopefully, we’ll meet again soon.” And with that, he was gone, running out the opening and down the mountain path.
* * * * *
Her smirk fell, as she sat against the wall, letting the meat in her claw fall. She sighed, rubbing a clawed hand to her face.
“He really doesn't remember me. Guess it makes sense. I didn't have this form back home, much less have the ability to talk.” She closed her eyes at the memories of their first meeting resurfaced.
* * * * *
The first thing she knew, she was laying, curled up on the ground. A stale, cold wind blew by, but she didn’t shiver. She tried to open her eyes, but they felt heavy, nearly impossible to lift. After some struggling, she opened her eyes.
Her gaze was immediately met with a tall, bipedal figure. It’s indigo eyes looked down at her, a warm smile present on its face. It wore some strange fabric, covering its body. It held a something in it’s right hand. Suddenly, in her waking memory, she recognized it.
‘An End Crystal! How did this creature make one?’
“Hey little one.” The creature spoke. It’s masculine tone informed her that this creature was a male. “Welcome back. Your home now.” Widening her eyes slightly, she looked around.
‘Home. I’m home. My curse, it’s broken! But how?’ She looked around the large, white-ish island, the towering black pillars, the end crystals sitting atop them. Everything seemed the same, so how?
“Y’know, I was worried when I did the whole resurrection thing.” The creature spoke again, drawing Abyss’s attention. “I was worried you would just become a scary dragon again. Even brought armor and potions with me.” Her mind raced.
‘Scary dragon? Wait, this creature fought my cursed form!? He was the one to destroy it! He freed me, and brought me back!’ Shakily, she got on her feet, stumbling over to Steve. He knelt down, putting out his hand. She gently placed her head against it, eyes closed. She let out a faint rumble of happiness.
He laughed. “Glad to see your happy, little one.”
‘I am happy. After so long of being cursed, I am finally free, and home again. Though I wish I could tell you this myself, kind creature.’ Looking up, her eyes made contact with the creature’s. ‘I swear, on my life, I will repay my debt to you.’
* * * * *
Abyss sighed. She wanted to follow Steve and tell him, tell him everything. But she didn’t. If he didn’t even remember her, he might think she was crazy, or some stalker. She didn’t look at all like how Steve would’ve remembered. Plus, her telecommunication crystal that Notch had given her at the portal had accidently broken when she’d landed. She didn’t have a back-up plan.
Groaning, she decided the next best plan was to wait and see what happened next.
“Hopefully something will turn up.” She muttered as she got up to stoke the fire.
* * * * *
Rainbow Dash did not want to get up. Really. It was the weekend, and she wanted to sleep in. But the incessant knocking would not go away.
Grumbling, she got up off her couch, giving a sigh. Any shout for the pegasus to “go away” were for not. Walking up to the door, she twisted the knob and threw it open.
“WHAT DO… you? Steve? What do you want?” Steve was hanging from her roof edge, fishing rod clutched firmly in his iron grip.
“Hey, Dashie, how about I meet your friends?” He said, a grin on his face.
Hey, in case anyone is still confused, Abyss is the ender dragon. Anyway, I got the idea to bring her in from Dragonsboy97. Hopefully, it will work into the story.
Anyway, as always, tell me what you all think in the comments. I am a little nervous at how you all will take Abyss's inclusion in the story. I just ask that you guys be patient with me. I won't let you guys down. 
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A Enderdragon... YES! I love that idea. Now Steve has a buddy from back home.
There's something wrong with that ending, but Steve befriending an enderdragon seems cool.
Well.....Things just Escalated again....Is Steve gonna be this worlds version of The Escalation Queen?
Sooo, Raise of Hands/Hoofs/Talons! Who thinks this Meeting is going to go sideways faster then a Creeper on a Convayer belt?
Also I love the inclusion of the Ender Dragon! I also LOVE the name!
To be honest, I was all for a pony romance until you had the Ender Dragon pop in. Now I feel like not only would it be cuter, but it would make more sense for him to be with her, as young Equestrian dragons are not only Bipedal, she's also around his height, has more in common with him, and understands him a lot better. Plus she feels like she owes him and wishes to make his life better, even if it means putting herself in danger.
great chapter
this is pretty good, ill watch for updates.
Yass...
The Enderdragon has a name, Notch said "Jean" in the same manner as he said "Steve" for the default skin when talking about the dragon in a interview. https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Ender_Dragon In the trivia section
I like this plot twist.
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who say pony romance is out the picture herds are a thing.
Oooooooh! We’re all doomed.
Interesting... please, do continue.
Okay, you got me. I was not expecting that.
Awesome.
Something I noticed as a trend throughout the story:
Having the "Steve sighed" part on the same line as Abyss' dialogue can get pretty confusing, and it is something that you do fairly often.
While there is nothing wrong with the order of the words, the line they go on can make a huge difference in audience understanding.
This example has a very easy fix:
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Huh. Very interesting. Usually I'm well-versed in Minecraft trivia, but I never knew that.
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Yeah, but there was no way I successfully pull of the damage reduction thing, and still show it in the story, as no one character has the same damage output. This was, in my opinion, the next best option. Sorry if your disappointed.
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I was unaware of that, sorry. But I really like the name "Abyss" and at this point, it's too late to change it.
thanks dude keep it up
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Yes, but so many people complain about herding it's ridiculous. Obviously people aee only allowed to love a single other being. Any more and it's fake or fantasy.
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seriously that shit needs to stop. humans are pack animals made to have more than one mate. limiting yourself to one person is VERY unhealthy as everyone finds at least one thing wrong with their partners making even true love have rocky moments everyone should have at least two permanent partners that balance out their flaws with the other's upsides
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You are the ONLY other person Ive come across that recognized humans as animals, the refusal of us being animals despite being mammals which is an animal classification, something that aggrivates me tremendously as pretty much everyone seems to think that just because we're smart enough to make a civilization, we can no longer be classified as "lowly" or "simple" animals. And you're one of the few Ive come across that knows that we're a pack based species without me having to point it out. You have no idea how much of a relief that is.
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The basic idea is when I make a comment and then think of a counter for that comment, or something, you get a different colour based on how that counter works to make it seem like two or more people having a conversation (the maximum is 4 because each ‘person’ is a different character and I can’t be bothered to keep up with more than 4)
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To tell the truth I've always known that humans were pack animals but I typically just left it in the back of my mind it's why I don't want to have a partner because everyone will as soon that they're my only partner when as a pack animal we're supposed to have multiple partners there is a reason why the side person is so popular in Media
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HEROBRINE...
Anyone seen the Season 9 trailer? I felt sad when I watched it since it's the final season of the "Friendship is Magic" series.
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You only have one or two chapters with the name "Abyss". But fair enough.
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It's kinda obscure, since most people don't care about the name of the final boss if it doesn't show up right in their face.
I kinda like the idea of the Ender Dragon basically being similar to Nightmare Moon in terms that her 'cursed form' being the Ender Dragon was Nightmare Moon and Abyss being Luna. It has a few nice parallels between the two. Anyway, excellent story and I hope to see more soon. Also, don't you think Steve would have had a Flashback to his fight with the Ender dragon upon seeing a dragon that looked exactly like the Ender Dragon, right down to the eye color. I'm just saying. It would have been a nice detail that I'm sure a few people would have liked. Made the story a tad bit more realistic. Though, reality is in short supply when it comes to terms of Fan-fiction or fiction in general. Though Notch suddenly coming in is a bit of a curveball. Him and Herobrine basically being Gods and all that. Though I hope you go with Notch and Herobrine being brothers, would really add to the suspense.
Thank you for the chapter ^ ^
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While they do look very similar, Abyss's new form is very human-like, being bipedal and stuff. Her old form looked a lot like what the ender dragon looked like. So in short, the flashback thing is a very nice touch I should've added, but it really never came to mind. That will probably show up later.
Also, the whole Minecraft lore will be explained later in the story, and yes, in this story, the two of them are brothers.
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Huzzah! I love it when I'm right! But you must remember what you had Abyss say herself. 'He didn't recognise me.' That's because she doesn't look like a human, but a dragon in the world of Equus. Details man, details. I'm not trying to be mean, just stating facts.
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Well, yeah, she's a dragon no matter what. But think about the differences between Minecraftian dragons and Equestrian dragons. Can you honestly say they look the same? Sure, they have similarities, but they also have some glaring differences.
And when she mentioned Steve not remembering her, while not explicitly said, she was reffering to her similarities, (wings, purple eyes, etc.), which, I can't blame Steve for, as someone from his world suddenly appearing wouldn't be at the forefront of his mind. However, he kinda remembers the name Abyss, bit he hasn't made the connection yet.
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No ado is the English spelling audieu is original French.
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I mean, I've watched videos on theories about the End dimension, on the behavior of Endermen, etc. Something that "humanizes" the dragon would have been very interesting.
The prevalent theory is that you are freeing the Endermen from the dragon, but as is with this story, what if the dragon itself is under a curse?
(The canon name that you just pointed out to me makes me start to think that it is much more likely than I used to before.)
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Well, to be fair. "Steve" isn't canon either. it's just what notch said one time and everyone ran with it.
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I almost mistook it for some sort of norse mythology game when I first saw it, then I saw Spike and thought the whole thing was a joke. I actually stuck to it till the end and am honestly looking forward to this season.
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Yeah. But since it's now used on the Minecraft site to designate body type for skins, it's pretty much canon now.
A bunch of things in MLP are that way, too. Fan theories (or just fun stories for background characters) were so rampant back in seasons 1-2, that they ended up doing things a certain way.
And I don't just mean in the same way they do things just to give nods to the fandom. I've noticed some fandom influence in the writing of a few episodes, where it didn't even look like they tried. (Though I can't list any off the top of my head, I'm pretty sure the EQG Octavia had a voice that was pretty close to the fandom one (very British), before they actually decided on a voice actor for her in the show and decided to go all out with it.)
Enderdragon x Steve vs Pony Romance - Who would win?
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[l] A. Ender dragon.
[l] B. pony.
[O] C. all of the above!
I was wondering what role the Ender Dragon Egg would play
Just started reading this , liking this so far.
... though one question for he author: How did Steve get up to Dash’s house, seeing as she lives in a cloud house up in the sky above Ponyville?
Finally, a way to tame the Ender Dragon instead of just respawning it.
You're
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Fishing rod. He's not letting go of it anytime soon.
*You're
Is abyss the dragon egg?
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Seems that way to me.
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If I understand correctly, she’s actually the dragon summoned with End Crystals. Read the flashback again.
Much to do so
Her name is actually Jean not Abyss
After this Notch pulled out his phone and went right back to ruining his career on twitter