Fall of the Southern Isles

"It's time", said Herobrine as he adjusted his hood. He and Hans walked out to a narrow cliff above a winding river of molten lava. "The items", said Herobrine curtly. Hans handed him a box that contained a sword hilt, Redstone, and two clumps of glowstones. Herobrine took these and dropped them into the raging inferno below. Suddenly, a great spire of flame burst out of the lava! "By the powers of the Nether", incanted Herobrine, "By the might of Chernabog, I command a weapon of great power to appear!" Just like that, the flames took the shape of an iron sword. Herobrine grabbed the flaming sword, not caring for the burns on his hand! "The water", he cried, and Hans placed a bucket of water from the River Styx beside him. Herobrine dunked the blade into the water just as the flames receded. He pulled out the sword, now obsidian black, glowing with unspeakable energy. "What is that?", asked Hans. "This", said Herobrine with great pride, "is a Soul Sword. See that green? It's soul energy. This will give great power to the one who wields, and that must be you". "Me?", asked Hans. "Yes, apprentice, you", said Herobrine, "The ritual has left me weak. I cannot use my full power at the moment. Take my sword". Hans smiled and took the Soul Sword in his hands. "So, where should we attack first?", asked Herobrine.

In Arendelle, Ingrid looked out at the fjord on the palace balcony with her girlfriend, Elsa. "I don't see him yet", said Ingrid. "Look", said Elsa. Just like that, three balls of purple light flew through the air and landed on the balcony, revealing themselves to be the Hidden Folk. "Patch", said Elsa, "What brings you here?" "I have felt a great disturbance", said Patch, "Herobrine has used some power black magic, although for what purpose, we don't know". Patch's attendants, Philip and Cyrus, moved forward. "I think", said Cyrus, "it could be a power play". "Indeed", said Philip, "After all, Hans is his apprentice, and he has tried this before". "Not on this level", said Elsa, "If he's using black magic, Arendelle could be at risk". "Not Arendelle", said Patch as he adjusted his red scarf, "I feel like Herobrine and Hans are going to go big and go home on this". "But where is home for Hans?", asked Ingrid. "The Southern Isles", said Anna as she walked onto the balcony, "Hans has some animosity with his 12 older brothers, and from what I've heard from our contact, his father the king is worse". "So I've heard", said Patch, "I will search the world for more information. We can't attack without a solid plan". With that, Patch disappeared in a puff of purple smoke.

Meanwhile, inside Herobrine's mansion library, Hans slammed a map onto the table. Standing beside him and Herobrine were the Duke of Weselton and the Dragon Lord, whose armor was now less elaborate with the cape removed and now sporting a red and black paint scheme, with the helmet painted rand on the side with his good eye. Also there were the Duke's head guards and Herobrine's forces, all dressed in black armor with helmets that had red visors. "Father is arrogant", said Hans, "He'd never turn down a fight if it meant boosting his own ego. The ports on the upper east side have the least protection. Dragon Lord, you and your forces will strike there". "Affirmative", said Dragon Lord. "Duke", said Hans, "I need you and your men to distract the armed forces. Their bases are spread out in the four corners of the city square". "Right", said the Duke. "Now, the volcano", mused Hans. "My Ender Dragons have that covered", said Herobrine, "I just want to see the look on the King's face when we appear". Hans simply smiled.

On the Southern Isles, Patch appeared before the King himself, a large man with a long, gray beard, black armor, and cold, steely stare that frightened even the bravest of men. Luckily, Patch was no ordinary man. "Your Highness", he said, "Hans could attack at any moment. For your safety, you must evacuate". The King and his sons, except for one young man with red hair and glasses, laughed. "Hans is too weak to attack me", said the King, "Even if he were to come here, my armies would beat any force". Suddenly, a series of explosions went off! The King grabbed his iron spear and stood up. "You did this!", he cried. "No", said a voice, "I did". A blast of energy knocked the King into the wall behind his throne! "Hans", he growled. "Indeed", said Hans as he strolled in with Herobrine. Patch tried to attack, but was knocked back by a blast of lightning! Thinking fast, he focused his mind on Elsa.

Back in Arendelle, Elsa was sitting on the coach, reading a book with Ingrid. "What is even happening?", asked Ingrid. "So far", said Elsa, "our heroic detective is taking to long to solve a mystery that is obvious to even a small child". Suddenly, Elsa held her head and winced in pain! "Elsa", cried Ingrid. "It's fine", said Elsa as she closed her eyes, "It's Patch. He's on the Southern Isles". "Is he OK?", asked Ingrid. "Hans is there", said Elsa, just as she fell into a trance.

Hans and his father squared off. "I've yet to be bested, my weakling son", said the King as he threw away his cape, "Let's see you try". His other sons tried to attack, but Herobrine blocked them away from Hans and the King with a wall of fire. The King charge, but was knocked aside by Hans! He tried to stab Hans with his spear, but Hans blocked the attack and pushed the King back! But then, the King hit Hans with the blunt end of his spear, only for Hans to roll out of the way when he drove the spear down! Hans then slashed his sword at the King, only for the strike to be blocked! But then, Hans sliced the King's leg! Then, he cut his spear in half! "No, please", begged the terrified King, but Hans only ran him through with the Soul Sword! His brothers looked on in shock and terror. "I claim my right to rule", said Hans with a chilling calm in his voice, "My first proclamation: bow to me, brothers". And that's exactly what his brothers did. Before Patch could escape, Herobrine walked over and blasted him with lightning!

Back in Arendelle, Elsa snapped back from her trance. "What happened?", asked Ingrid. "He killed his father", said Elsa. "Then it has begun", said a voice. It was Grand Pabbie, leader of the Trolls. He was soon followed by Anna, Kristoff, Alfred, Philip, and Cyrus. "I had my suspicions", said Grand Pabbie, "but I fear I may be correct." "About what?", asked Elsa. "Near the Southern Isles capital", said Grand Pabbie as he used his magic smoke to show them, "there lies a volcano, and within it lies the Firebird, a monster of great strength. Once freed, it could wipe out the entire kingdom of Arendelle with just the flap of his wings". "What's worse", said Philip, "our king has been captured. He could be killed by the Firebird". "Then we have to save him", said Anna. "We can't risk a war with the Southern Isles", said Elsa, "Especially if Herobrine and his forces are there too". "Actually", said Cyrus, "I sense we could retrieve him without any warfare. Just a small group of us should do". "But what of Herobrine?", asked Ingrid. "Patch always spoke of a sorcerer frozen in the caves under the Southern Isles", said Philip. "Yes", said Grand Pabbie, "That should even the odds". "Grand Pabbie", said Elsa, "I need you to protect the kingdom". "With pleasure", said Grand Pabbie with a smile.

Patch awoke in a dungeon, locked behind bars. He tried to connect his mind with Elsa again, but he felt to weak to use that power. All he could see were his friends sailing in a boat. Suddenly, a tall man in black armor appeared. He opened the door and removed his helmet, revealing himself to be the young man with glasses. "Who are you?", asked Patch. "I'm Lars, brother of the guy that killed my father", he said, "We don't have much time. Castor and Pollux are patrolling the dungeons as we speak". Suddenly, they heard a loud explosion! Patch and Lars looked out the window to see a massive, hawk-like monster emerge from the volcano! "That's not good", said Lars, "Let's go". Suddenly, two men in black armor saw them and charged with swords drawn! Thinking fast, Patch used his power to transport him and Lars to the boat!

When they arrived, Patch was immediately hugged by Philip and Cyrus. "Hey guys", said Patch. "OK", said Kristoff, "Let's head back to Arendelle". "Wait", said Patch, "we can't leave those people to suffer". "He's right", said Lars, "My brother is ten times worse than my father, and he has a monster on his side". "I'm sorry", said Anna, "Who are you?" "I'm Lars", said Lars, "formerly of the Southern Isles". "Welcome aboard", said Ingrid. "I think there's still hope", said Elsa, "Lars, do you know where we could find a frozen cave". "Absolutely", said Lars, "I know the Isles like the back of my hand". "Good", said Elsa, "We need to find a person lost in there." "The sorcerer", said Patch, "I see now". "But if Hans and Herobrine rule the Isles", said Cyrus, "then we'll need a plan". "I think I have just the thing", said Ingrid.

When the boat arrived at the docks, everyone saw that it was in complete chaos. The Firebird flew over buildings, reducing them to rubble with the wind from its wings! Anna tied a rope to the pier, and Kristoff, Alfred, Sven, and Ingrid. "Hurry", said Ingrid, "Before we're spotted". "Too late", came a voice. It was the Dragon Lord, followed by three Enforcers and a battalion of zombies. "Surrender", said the Dragon Lord as he extend his wrist blades, "or we execute you here". Suddenly, Ingrid pulled a rope, firing a cannon! The Dragon Lord and his Enforcers ducked, but the zombies were blasted apart! Then, Alfred fired an arrow from his crossbow, hitting an Enforcer in the knee! The other Enforcer attacked with his ax, but Kristoff simply knocked him out with a punch to the face! The Dragon Lord charged, but was attacked by Anna and Ingrid! He blocked their sword blows and knocked them aside! "Now!", shouted Ingrid, and she threw a smoke grenade! When the smoke cleared, our heroes had escaped! "Our master will not be pleased", said Dragon Lord as he helped the Enforcers to their feet, "Destroy this ship and send out a battalion of skeletons and Creepers. We cannot allow them to escape."

As Anna lead the team through the city streets, she saw that ordinary human soldiers were subjugating the citizens. Some were burning shops, while others were whipping the people and pushing them into carriages for prison. Anna felt her heart break, but Ingrid put her hand on her shoulder. "This way", she said. They hid from the skeleton soldiers in a dark alley. "How could he do this?", asked Anna in anguish, "Even back then, I never thought Hans could do this". "Well", said Ingrid, "evil has a way of surprising people". "We just need to keep them busy while Elsa and Patch find the person they need", said Kristoff. They stopped and hid behind some boxes as the Duke and his men took some money from a poor shopkeeper. "Well done, boys", said the Duke, "In good time, we'll be rich enough to buy Weselton away from that fool king". Just then, Sven knocked over a box! "Go check that out", said the Duke. But his men found nothing, for our heroes ducked into a narrow hall to escape.

Meanwhile, Elsa, Patch, Philip, Cyrus, and Lars walked through the forest, now burned to a crisp by the Firebird's fire breath. Lars looked forlorn at the flaming forest. "Hans, why?", he asked. "I blame Herobrine for this", said Elsa as she froze some of the flaming trees. "No", said Patch as he picked up a charred stick, "Herobrine may have lead Hans down this path, but he still has a choice". "How so?", asked Lars, "He killed his father". "Yet I sense some unease with that statement", said Patch. "He believed in survival of the fittest", said Lars, "Before Hans, it was me. He and my brothers would berate and bully the two of us. Still, he don't think he deserved to die, just see one the weaker sons rule instead". "He was wrong", said Patch, "You're stronger than you think". Then, they came upon a cave. "This is it", said Lars. "Let's go", said Elsa.

Inside, they found a beautiful, icy cavern. Any place without rock was covered in ice and frost. "Wow", said Elsa, awestruck. "By all the moons of Iego", said Cyrus. "I could live here", said Philip. Elsa looked around and saw a tunnel. Patch used his atomic fire to light the way. "Careful guys", said Cyrus, "We don't know what could be down here".

Meanwhile, Anna and her friends were waiting for the perfect moment to strike. "Now", said Anna. Our heroes then attacked a group of zombies, in full view of the soldiers! "Blast them", cried the Duke. Skeletons started shooting arrows at them! Ingrid blocked each shot with her shield, while Alfred fired back with his own arrows! Sven and Kristoff fought off the human soldiers and skeletons! Anna took down the Duke's guards with her sword, but then, a Creeper exploded! Several more exploded, luring the team together. Then, the soldiers, the Duke, the Dragon Lord, the skeletons, zombies, Creepers, Enforcers, and two Ender Dragons surrounded them! "What should we do with them?", asked the Duke. "Take them to King Hans", said the Dragon Lord, "We'll see to it that they are beheaded".

"OK", said Philip, "They're about to be brought before Hans. If we're to save them, we'd better hurry". "We're almost there", said Patch, "I can feel the power increasing". Then, they found themselves inside a massive cavern made entirely of ice. A small waterfall cascaded from the ceiling to a small pond. "We must be under the coast", said Cyrus. "Look", said Lars. He pointed to a large slab of ice with a man trapped inside. At the base of the ice slab was a stone alter with a hand imprint on it, surrounded by runic inscriptions. "I got this", said Philip. He placed his hand on the alter and was promptly blasted away! "The inscription says that only a touch of frost can free him", said Patch. "I can do this", said Elsa. She hesitated at first, but still, she placed her hand on the alter. The inscriptions glowed bright blue, and where there once stood ice stood a tall man with blue robes, a long, gray beard, and a pointed hat with the stars and moon sewed on it. "Oh mighty sorcerer", said Patch. "Please", said the sorcerer, "call me Yen Sid".

After Elsa and company explained the situation, Yen Sid sat in thought. "My stake in this is personal", said Yen Sid, "But I will not let that get in the way of bringing the Southern Isles back to its former glory". "What about my friends?", asked Elsa. "Have no fear", said Yen Sid, "You will save them. But first, we must get there". With a wave of his hands, our heroes disappeared in a puff of smoke.

At the castle, Hans, Herobrine, and the Duke stood over Anna and her friends. "At last", said Herobrine, "I'm going to enjoy watching this". "Indeed", said Hans as he took out the Soul Sword, "What'll it be, Princess? Slow or fast?" "Anything is better than dealing with a coward like you", snarled Anna. "That will cost you", said Hans as he raised his sword. "Hans", cried a voice. It was Lars! "Hans, don't do this", said Lars. "You just want to let our enemies live?", asked Hans. "I want to help my brother", said Lars. "Then stay out of the way", said Hans. "If you want to execute someone", said Lars, "you can start with me". He then knelt before his brother's feet. "Do it my apprentice", said Herobrine, "Fulfill your destiny". Hans thought about his kind brother and his master before making his choice. He turned and stabbed Herobrine! But Herobrine only laughed. "Impressive Hans", he said, "You're more than worthy of being my apprentice. Just not my equal". Hans snarled, but turned back to our heroes, only to see them freed from their ropes! "How?", growled Hans. "It was easy", said Elsa as walked over and kissed Ingrid, "You and your master have no focus". "Get them", cried Hans. Just then, the Dragon Lord and the Enforcers entered and attacked! Elsa froze two of the Enforcers, while Ingrid stabbed another one with the broken end of a spear! Sven knocked two Enforcers over, and Anna punched the Duke in the face! Alfred punched one of the Enforcers, while Kristoff impaled another one that was about to kill Alfred! Suddenly the Hidden Folk trio appeared and blasted three of the Enforcers with atomic fire! That left only Hans, Herobrine, the Duke, and three Enforcers left to fight in the throne room. Just then, Yen Sid appeared! "Hello father", smiled Herobrine. "Never forget", said Yen Sid, "I beat you before, and I'll do it again". Herobrine then fired lightning bolts at Yen Sid, only for the sorcerer to block them with a wave of his hand! Then, Yen Sid made a portal and threw it at the villains, causing them to fly into the air and disappear elsewhere! Suddenly, our heroes heard a noise and ran outside.

There, everyone saw the Firebird roaring at a massive beast out at sea. Upon seeing it, Patch, Philip, and Cyrus bowed in reverence. "Behold", said Patch, "our God. Master of atomic fire, King of the Monsters: Godzilla". Godzilla stood to his full height. He looked like a dinosaur, but with massive, maple leaf-shaped dorsal fins on his back. His teeth were always on display, even when his mouth was closed, and his eyes glowed blue. Godzilla roared at the Firebird and attacked! The Firebird slashed his chest with its talons, but Godzilla knock it into the water with his tail! Two Ender Dragons attacked Godzilla, but the Monster King just crushed them in his hands before kicking the Firebird! But then, the Firebird blasted Godzilla with his fire breath! But Godzilla had an attack of his own. His fins glowed blue and he blasted the Firebird apart with one shot of his atomic breath! Godzilla looked over and kicked the Firebird's dead body before roaring. Many soldiers ran out of the capital in terror when Godzilla looked toward them and started walking to the shore. "What's he doing?", asked Alfred. "Godzilla is fulfilling his purpose", said Yen Sid. "What purpose?", asked Anna. "To cleanse the Southern Isles of evil", said Patch, the worry evident in his voice.

Godzilla marched over and crushed the pier under his feet as he climbed onto solid land. Suddenly, several Creepers leaped from the buildings above and exploded when they landed on Godzilla! Godzilla just scratched his neck and continued to move forward, smashing a building with his tail. "He's heading this way", said Ingrid. "Let me handle this", said Yen Sid. He put his fingers on his temple and concentrated on making Godzilla feel sleepy. Suddenly, Yen Sid cried out in pain and flew back! Alfred and Kristoff helped him up. "What happened?", asked Anna. "I can't tap into his mind", said Yen Sid. "Of course not", said Patch as he performed a healing spell, "A God is immune to mind tricks. He won't stop until the castle is crushed". "Then I'll hold him off", said Elsa. "Elsa, no", said Anna, "It's too dangerous". "She's right", said Ingrid, "We need to get to safety". "There's no time", said Elsa, "I can keep Godzilla busy until everyone is safe. Now go". Anna and Ingrid reluctantly agreed and ushered everyone away as Elsa created an ice spire and ran up to see Godzilla. Then, she closed her eyes and said: "Just feel it. No holding back". She created an icy mist that surrounded the castle. Then, she threw arms down, creating several ice diamonds that floated in the air! Godzilla looked on in confusion. He didn't understand what was happening, but he was determined to destroy the castle of Hans and his father. With a steely gaze, he fired his atomic breath, only for it to be deflected by the mist! Godzilla roared and smashed through a tower, firing again! But the flames of his breath were deflected again, then reflected off of the ice diamonds! Godzilla was hit in the side with his own power, causing him to shriek in pain! Then, Elsa made several giant ice spears and threw them at Godzilla! They bounced off of his hide with ease, but one managed to hit him in the knee! Godzilla angrily swatted it away and fired his atomic breath again! But Elsa then made a giant shield that reflected the beam onto a building behind Godzilla, causing it to collapse on top of him! But then, Godzilla got up and roared. Before Elsa could make a move, Patch appeared and transported them away just in time as Godzilla smashed into the castle walls!

They then appeared on a nearby hill, along with their friends. They stood and watched as Godzilla roared and smashed the castle apart with his claws and feet . Then, Godzilla looked at the team! Elsa, Ingrid, Anna, Kristoff, Alfred, the Hidden Folk, and Yen Sid readied their weapons and power, anticipating a confrontation. But Godzilla merely grunted and walked back to the sea. "What was that about?", asked Ingrid. "Godzilla has done what he needed", said Patch, "Though nothing can control him, we can be safe in the knowledge that he won't come to the Southern Isles after this, or at least, I hope". "In any case", said Lars, "I must pick up the pieces of my broken kingdom". "Let us help you", said Anna. "Thanks", said Lars, "But this is something I must do on my own. My father and brother did enough damage to the country. It's my job to fix them". "Then allow me to stay as your advisor", said Yen Sid, "After all, if my son or his lackeys come back, you will need assistance". "Thank you", said Lars. "We'd also be happy to be allies with the New Southern Isles", said Elsa. "Well", said Lars, "here's to a new partnership". He and Elsa then shook hands.

Meanwhile, Herobrine, Hans, the Duke, Dragon Lord, and the Enforcers found themselves in a vast desert. "I'm sorry, master", said Hans, "I have failed you". "Luckily, failure is usually temporary", said Herobrine, "We just need a larger array of allies if we are to kill Elsa, her friends, and my father". "Where do we start?", asked Hans. Herobrine looked around until he saw what he was looking for. It was an ebony black lamp, buried slightly in the sand. "Interesting", said the Duke, "What is it?" "For you, a mere lamp from Agrabah", said Herobrine, "For me, it is our salvation".

The End?