The days and nights all blurred and blended into the same. I couldn't tell how long I had stood there, waiting. I just wanted answers. When would I see her? How would I see her? I just wanted to see her. Zoeya... I left her with nothing. No help, no protection – save Teep. But she didn't have company, which Teep could scarcely give. A silent dinosaur. How much company could you get out of that? You need someone to talk to, or you just end up going crazy...like I did. The only time I talked was when Nano came. I didn't ignore the architect, but neither did we have a proper conversation. I never left that tower. There was no need – there was nothing else in this place, so why should I leave something so I end up with nothing? It made no sense. But, one day way different - the final day. It started with Nano rushing to me. She was in a hurry, that much was obvious, and she had something urgent to say.

"Rythian, Notch is here." I instantly turned to face her. "He's down at the entrance. He wants to speak to you." She explained. I nodded, walking over to her. I then jumped off the side of the tower, teleporting to the entrance half way down. There, as Nano said, stood the ethereal being himself. He looked like he was admiring the building. He always seemed to do that.

"It's amazing how someone can create something like this. With such elegance and beauty..." Notch turned to face me. "Rythian. You understand why I am here, yes?" I blinked, nodding. At least, I hoped it was for the same reason. "You...will return to Minecraftia." This caught me off guard. I will return? But it's impossible!

"H-How? I can't! You don't have that power, and..."

"Ah, yes. That is true." He cut me off quickly. "However, those on Minecraftia can find a certain ritual to revive you."

"Someone found it?!" I almost cried. He nodded with a smile across his face.

"Yes, Rythian. While I do not have power over the End, I can...let's say...influence the Minecraftian world." He explained. I was relieved. Zoeya wouldn't die. But there was a question on my lips.

"Why? Why do you want me to live?"

"...You are needed."

"For what?" He did not reply to that. Instead he changed the subject. I've learnt that he'd never be fully honest with you.

"Now, time is growing thin. You will not remember anything of this place. Not of me, our conversations, nothing. You will know you have been dead, but nothing more." I nodded. It was only a small price to pay. "Well, soon you will be revived. So, farewell, Rythian. Enderborn." He bowed, before he vanished. I turned around, and saw the two other deceased behind me. I didn't know what to say. I reached out to them, but my hand was already fading. Nano took it, looking me in the eyes.

"You'll be ok, Rythian." She whispered, smiling. I nodded slowly. She couldn't guarantee it, but it was good enough. Soon her hands were around nothing, my body fading into purple mist. I would remember nothing. Not even...that I will see Zoeya. But I do not need to remember that. I have that inside myself without Notch's words. I will find Zoeya. I promised myself. The world around me turned black, and soon I felt nothing.

When I opened my eyes, I was in a dark room. A cell, it looked like. My eyes cast a light around; a faint purple light. It also seemed like I was glowing too. Behind me sat the spaceman, Xephos. Across from this cell was Sjin, the farmer. I assumed others were in the cells beside us. In my hand were goggles, which I moved up so I could see them. These were...Lalna's goggles. That scientist...why did I have his goggles? Though, I guess there was time for questions later, as right now the group seemed to be in a bit of a situation. I tutted, smirking a little.

"Huh...and I just started enjoying being dead." I added sarcastically. Honestly I couldn't remember what death was like, but I didn't care anymore. I was here now so that's all that mattered.