Below the Bedrock/Transcript

The following is a transcript of Episode 4: Below the Bedrock of Telltale Games' Minecraft: Story Mode - Season 2.

Previously on Minecraft: Story Mode...

Radar: "The Admin." A villain who can become anyone, with the wave of his hand. How do you face a foe who’s never exactly as he seems?

(Became an Associate)
(Stayed a Prisoner)

Radar: Do you hide who you really are?

Radar: Do you refuse to hide who you really are? Even when it might be a better idea to stay, heh, under the radar?

Radar: Not everyone can face a trickster head on. Some... join him. Others put on a brave face, even when they're scared. No matter what, encountering that kind of evil changes you.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Radar: It can turn you into a hero.

Radar: It can turn you into... a hero?

Radar: Or... something else. If there’s a lesson to be learned, it’s be careful when you get close to an Admin. You never know what might happen... if you dig too deep.

Tower[]

The group make their way down a large tower in the Underneath.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Jesse: Do we have everyone? Everybody safe?

Jack: Yeah... everyone except Nurm. (Sigh) Can’t believe you left him behind for some useless llama.

Radar: She’s not some “useless llama.”

Jack: Looks pretty useless to me.

Radar: Stop it. You're hurting her feelings.

Jack: She can’t understand a word I’m saying.

Respect Nurm's wishes.
Give Lluna a chance!
Nurm can handle it.
...

Jesse: Nurm wanted to stay, Jack. You have to respect that.

Jack: Well, you should've stopped him!

Jesse: Come on, Jack. Give Lluna a chance. She can be a big help if you let her.

Jack: I’ll believe it when I see it!

Jesse: You don’t have to worry about Nurm. He can handle himself.

Jack: I promised I’d look out for him.

Radar: You don't know that.

Jack: Yeah. Meanwhile... Nurm’s stuck in that prison, with nobody to talk to!

Jack: Haha. Don't worry, everyone. This is just like the time I jumped from the cliffs of Na'pow, only...

Nurm: ["My head..."]

Jack: Ah, who am I kidding? This is nothing like that. (To Jesse) Thanks again, for not leaving him behind. Though, let’s be honest. No way you’d pick some llama over Nurmie here.

Nurm: ["Stop it, Jack."]

Radar: She's not just "some llama." Lluna's back there, all alone. Probably scared...

Jack: You're thinking too hard about this.

I hope Lluna is okay.
Nurm's part of the team.
It was an easy decision.
...

Jesse: I just hope Lluna is okay.

Radar: Yeah, me too.

Nurm: ["Poor Llama..."]

Jesse: We needed Nurm with us. He's a part of the team.

Nurm: ["Aww, thanks."]

Radar: So was Lluna.

Jesse: Yeah, no way I was leaving Nurm behind.

Nurm: ["But, what about Lluna?"]

Jack: Jesse made the right call, Nurm.

Radar: Guess I’m the only one who cares.

Nurm: ["I care."]

Jack: She’ll be fine. Look, she’s an animal. She’s got... survival instincts.

Jesse approaches a large hole in the wall of the tower. Outside is an abandoned world.

Jesse: (To Xara) Wow, you were right... there’s a whole world down here.

Xara: The first world, created by us. Romeo, Fred and me. Haven’t seen it since I was imprisoned. Before he bedrocked over it all.

Radar: You... made this?

Xara: Not this. This... shadow. The view from up here... it used to be beautiful.

Jack: So you say.

Not exactly friendly.
This must be hard for you.
He's worse than I thought.
...

Jesse: This place doesn’t look very... friendly. Or welcoming.

Xara: Used to be, but now? Guess we're gonna find out together.

(Abandoned Xara)
...

Xara: Despite your efforts to leave me behind.

Jesse: It must be hard to see your world like this. How... long have you been gone, exactly?

Xara: No idea. It's hard to keep track of the time, in maximum security. Long enough for the world to change.

(Abandoned Xara)
...

Xara: Longer, if you’d had your way back there.

Jesse: This is way worse than I imagined. That he’d do something like this to his own world. How did nobody know about this? It's just been down here, this whole time?

Xara: Romeo didn’t want anyone to know, wanted people to forget. He probably wants to forget about it too.

(Abandoned Xara)
...

Xara: Like you tried to forget me, back there. Funny.

Petra: Can't be easy... coming back to all this.

Xara: No. It isn't.

(Abandoned Xara)
...

Xara: Especially surrounded by those I know would’ve left me behind.

Xara: I knew what Romeo planned to do, but still. Seeing it like this...

Radar: (Whispers to Jesse) "Romeo?"

Jesse: The Admin.

Radar: Ohh...

Xara: It's worse than I had imagined.

The dialogue below is cut content.

Xara: There's no reasoning with him - your admin. No begging, no forgiveness. You will pose him, and he will snuff you one by one, like torches.

Xara: We refused to join him, and...

Xara jumps down and leads the group to a lower platform. She looks up, then slowly stops walking.

Xara: This is the room where he killed Fred. I watched it happen. It was... slow...

Xara jumps down and leads the group to a lower platform. She looks up, then slowly stops walking.

Xara: This is the room where he killed Fred. I watched it happen. We refused to join him, and... it was... slow...

Radar: Oh, boy.

It made you stronger.
He must be stopped.
That sounds so awful.
...

Jesse: It takes a strong person to survive all that. Seeing that happen to your friend... and what Romeo did to you.

Xara: Surviving doesn't feel like enough, now.

Jesse: He needs to be stopped. That’s why we’re here. He hurt you and he’ll hurt more people.

Xara: I wonder if he had a heart at all. Or... he was just a monster pretending to play along.

Jesse: You watched your friend die. That’s... awful.

Xara: Does have a life-altering ring to it, doesn't it? But I had those memories to keep me warm for all that time in prison.

Xara: (Chuckles) Learn to have a better poker face, sweetheart. Don't let 'em see your fear.

Xara: (Points) Fred's Keep is that way. Wanna defeat Romeo? The weapon's in there.

Suddenly, screeching is heard from the distance.

Jesse: That sounded vaguely ominous.

Petra: (Points) Is that...

Jesse looks towards the surface. A giant Enderman is standing on the ground. It turns around towards the group and screeches.

Radar: That... is the biggest.. Enderman... I've ever seen.

Xara: Romeo never could leave well-enough alone.

Xara runs back into the tower.

Xara: He liked toying with the basic order of things.

The Enderman teleports onto the balcony of the tower. Jesse runs inside with the others.

Radar: It would be great if I could go one day, just ONE DAY, without seeing something new and completely terrifying!

Jack: So, that thing is another Admin-created monstrosity.

The Enderman looks inside the tower, towards the group.

Jesse: Time to move, guys.

The group make their way to the bottom of the tower. Radar hesitates and slowly looks up towards the Enderman's eyes.

Radar: So... mesmerizing...

The Enderman reaches out to grab Radar. Jesse runs towards him.

Jesse: Not in the eyes, Radar! Don’t look at its eyes!

Jesse jumps into Radar, before the Enderman can grab him, and they both fall down to a lower platform.

Radar: Sorry, Jesse! I don't know what happened! It was just... hypnotic. So big and glowy...

The Enderman reaches out to grab the two.

Jesse: Go, go!

Radar: Going!

Jesse and Radar jump down to a lower platform to avoid the Enderman. Jesse lands, face first, on the platform.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Lluna helps Jesse up.

Jesse: Thank you, Lluna.

Nurm helps Jesse up.

Nurm: ["Are you okay?"]

Jesse: Thanks.

The Enderman breaks a huge chunk from the tower.

Jack: It's dismantling the tower!

The group jump down to the bottom of the tower and run down the stairs from the entrance.

Xara: My town isn't far from here. I'll lead the way. (Points) Fred’s Keep lies just on the other side. And we’ll have some cover from that... thing.

Jesse follows the group to Xara's town. Jesse stops and looks back, to see a Ninja standing on a high platform. The Ninja quickly jumps down into hiding.

Jesse: What? Did you guys see...

Petra: Jesse, we’ve gotta go.

Jesse catches up with the group. They make their way through the Underneath and fight through the countless monsters in the world, as well as the giant Enderman.

The Oasis[]

The group stop running and walk their way to Xara's town, which is just nearby.

Radar: Is this place... safe? I mean, yknow, not asking for me... 'cause- 'cause I'm tough. Whatever.

Xara: (Walking backwards) Our defenses are impressive. State of the art machinery... automated farming. The Oasis is a completely self-sustaining city. It's...

Xara turns around and stares in shock.

Xara: Home?

The group look around at a destroyed city. Buildings are in flames and structures are in pieces.

Xara: What? What happened to it?

Radar: Are you... okay?

Wow, this place is terrible.
I'm so sorry, Xara.
This looks... nice.
...

Jesse: Wow, you kinda oversold this one. This place looks terrible.

Xara: I... I didn't know. It was beautiful. It was...

Jesse: I’m so sorry. I can only imagine if I saw Beacontown like this...

Xara: Save your pity.

Jesse: You’re right. This place looks... it looks nice.

Xara: Put your... teeth away. I know what it looks like. This isn't right...

Xara: It wasn’t supposed to be like this.

Petra: Wait, this is your town?

Xara: What has he done to it?

The dialogue below is cut content.

Jack: I don't know about this, Jesse - look at this place, there's nothing here!

Xara needs a minute.
We can't waste any time.
There might be something here.
...

Jesse: Give her a minute, okay? This can't be easy for her.

Jack: There are only so many minutes, Jesse - and ours are running dry.

[Dialogue wasn't shown]

[Skips ahead]

Jack: Who knows what the Admin is up to in Beacontown while we stand here?

Xara: Picked... clean... Nothing left.

Jesse and the others head over to Xara.

Xara: Everyone's gone! I wasn't here to protect them - to stop this! Ran out after Romeo, didn't even think, left them to die...

This is not your fault.
Leave the past behind you.
You did what you had to.
...

[Dialogue wasn't shown]

Jesse: You did what you had to do, Xara. Romeo had to be stopped.

Xara: Failed that too. (Sigh) But you're right. He still needs stopping. That Romeo.

[Dialogue wasn't shown]

Xara: Hang on... I just... need to see if it's still here...

Xara walks over to one of the buildings.

Jesse: (To Petra) We have to keep moving. No telling what the Admin is up to in Beacontown. And they'll all think it's me...

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Jack: (To Lluna) Ugh. Get out of here, you walking carpet.

Lluna bleats.

Jack: "Eee," yourself.

Jesse: You, uh, okay there, Jack?

Jack: No. This dumb stack of wool won't leave me alone. Disgusting spit everywhere, not good for anything. No useful skills. Can't make maps. No sense of humor. Terrible conversationalist...

Don't take it out on her.
At least she's cute.
You just miss Nurm.
...

Jesse: Hey, I get that you're upset. But would you stop taking it out on the poor llama, please?

Jack: I do n- I, ugh, I just- I wanna... I'm sorry. I think I let my mighty emotions get the better of me there.

Jesse: Hey, at least she’s cute, right? Most of the time...

Jack: I... guess. Yeah, she's okay.

Jesse: Don’t you think this might be because you miss Nurm?

Jack: I... yeah. You're probably right.

Jack: Oh, who am I kidding? The problem’s not the llama. (Tearful) This llama is as cute as the dickens... especially, y'know... in her... in her lil' outfit... it's just cute, y'know, I- hoo, heh. I- sorry, I... I miss Nurm so freaking much.

Jack: Sorry, Lluna.

Jesse: We will get Nurm back, Jack. I don’t know how yet, but we're not going to forget him.

Jack: Yeah. I, uh... I appreciate that, Jesse.

Nurm picks up a pink carpet and starts sobbing.

Jack: Aw, Nurmie. Nurmie, it's okay. C'mere, pal. It's okay. (Hugs)

Nurm: ["Hi, Jesse."]

Jesse: Are you guys okay?

Jack: Nurm here was poking around and found a llama blanket and, um, it made him think of Lluna.

Nurm: ["She would've loved it!"] (Sobs)

Jack: Nurmie, no. C'mon, pal. No. Aw, geez...

Lluna is in a safe place.
It's not her color...?
Hang onto it for her.
...

Jesse: I know it’s kinda hard to think about, but Lluna really is safer in the Sunshine Institute. Fighting the Admin... could be really dangerous.

Nurm: ["I guess that's true. Thanks, Jesse."]

Jack: Yeah. Thanks, Jesse.

Jesse: Hey, that's alright. It's not Lluna's color anyway. I mean, I can’t be the only one that’s noticed? She’s always wearing purple?

Nurm: ["I guess that's true..."]

Jack: That was, uh... that was a good try, Jesse.

Jesse: Hey, we’re gonna see Lluna again. You should hang onto that blanket and give it to her when we do.

Nurm: ["Yeah?"]

Jesse: Yeah.

Nurm: ["Thanks, Jesse."]

Jack: Yeah. Thanks, Jesse.

Nurm: ["I'm the worst Villager who has ever spawned."]

Jack: Nurmie, no. NO. I won't let you say stuff like that. (To Jesse) I'll, uh, keep trying to talk him out of his funk.

Xara: Years without sleep! Years!!!

Jesse runs to the building, where Xara is standing.

Xara: (Sobs) Only rest is at home. “Won’t rest until I get there,” I said!

Jesse: Xara?

Xara throws a torch in anger.

Xara: Augh! Look... at... this! My bed... gone...

Radar: (Whispers to Petra) She's freaking out about a bed? Really?

Petra: Could she be any more melodramatic?

Xara: Ahhhh!

Petra: Wow.

Maybe we should help.
Come on, be nice.
I think she's lost it.
...

Jesse: Maybe we should help her.

Petra: Be my guest. I'm staying as far away from her throwing arm as possible.

Radar: Ditto.

Jesse: Come on, guys. Be nice.

Petra: I’m being as nice as I possibly can.

Radar: No, no. You're right. Sorry, Jesse.

Jesse: Yeah, she’s, uh... not in a good place right now.

Petra: Good luck, buddy.

Radar: I'm gonna go... over here.

Petra: Good luck with that.

Xara: I just wanted to sleep. I thought if I could find this one thing... one last thing still whole. (Trails off) There's no hope for this place. I'll never get it back, now. He made sure.

We'll avenge your bed!
Just make another one.
Admin first, rest later.
...

Jesse: He won't get away with this. We'll get back at the Admin for what he did. Avenge your... your bed.

Xara: You really believe that, don't you?

Jesse: It’s just a bed, Xara. You can get another one.

Xara: No sheep anymore, Jesse. No wool. No wood...

Jesse: I know you’re upset, but you can sleep once we’ve defeated the Admin. That has to come first.

Xara: So simple, for you. Eyes not dried out... stuck open.

Radar: Gross.

Xara: You don't care.

Jesse takes a walk around the town, then returns to Xara. She is sobbing, by herself.

Jesse: Xara? What are you doing over here, by this, uh...

Xara: It's a portal.

Jesse: What?

Xara: A portal. Broken, now... like everything else. (Lies down) Just leave me here. Go...

What about your revenge?
Never give up hope!
This isn't helping.
...

Jesse: You want to destroy Romeo, don’t you? Make him pay for what he did to you, your town? Then you have to get up.

Xara: Not much use, stuck down here.

Jesse: Don’t lose hope, okay? We can still do this. If you help us.

Xara: I doubt that.

Jesse: All this obsessing about the past isn’t helping anyone, Xara. It's... it's time to move on.

Xara: Not yet.

Xara: You're not leaving. Of all the people to get stuck down here with...

Jesse: What about the portal? Where does it go, anyway?

Xara: Nowhere, obviously. It's broken. We built these, so we could visit each other. An object in the frame would teleport you to the owner. My idea, by the way. Though, Romeo took credit for it. Fred wanted to add the birch. He loved birch...

Jesse: So you’d know how to rebuild it and get us up to the Admin.

Xara: I don't know if I can...

You want to live here forever?
Some engineer you are...
I know you have it in you!
...

Jesse: Well, if you don't fix it then we're stuck down here. Can't get up through the prison. You really want to live here... in the dark... forever?

Xara: (Sarcastically) You make it sound so appealing.

Jesse: We don't have any other options here.

Jesse: If it was your idea, then you should know how to fix it, right? Unless it really was Romeo’s invention...

Xara: It was not!

Jesse: I don't know. Not sure I buy it.

Xara: Oh... I see what you're doing.

Jesse: Come on, Xara. If you built it once, you can build it again. You're the best inventor in the... Underneath!

Xara: Probably the only inventor, now.

Jesse: Even... better?

Xara: You’re just gonna stand there looking at me, aren’t you? Stop it.

Xara: (Sigh) I don't get it. How do you keep going? Look where you are... but you're still fighting. Why?

Romeo can't win.
He hurt my friends!
I want my life back!
...

Jesse: Because, the Admin can’t win, Xara. I won’t let him. Not after everything he’s done. If Fred’s weapon can take him down, I’m gonna find it.

Jesse: The Admin hurt the people I care about. Nobody gets away with that. Nobody. So I'm finding Fred's weapon and taking him down.

Jesse: I’m tired of the Admin doing whatever he wants. Stealing my face, my town, my friends. I want my life back... and Fred’s weapon is the only way to do it.

Xara: Maybe you don't even know. You'd better figure it out soon.

Xara: Fine. (Gets up) It won’t work without a personal object. Something with a strong bond to Romeo to take us right to him. Though, an object crafted on the surface could do in a pinch.

Jesse: Let me worry about finding an object for the portal. You just focus on getting it running.

Xara: (Nods) Follow the tracks. They’ll lead you to Fred’s Keep. Whatever Fred found, he "hid it at home." That's what he told me.

Petra: Jesse?!

Jesse turns back to see the group, surrounded by monsters.

Xara: Go. I'll see what I can do.

Jesse pulls out their sword and helps take down the monsters.

Jesse: Xara said to follow the tracks to Fred’s Keep. That’s where we’ll find the weapon.

Jack: Kind of useless, unless we can find a way out of here. Can't exactly go back up through that prison.

Jesse: Xara's got it covered.

Jesse turns back to see some Creepers approaching them.

Jesse: Great. Just what this place needed. Run on ahead!

Jesse takes down the creepers with their sword and picks up the gunpowder drops.

Jesse: I never say no to a little gunpowder.

The rest of the group pull a line of minecarts onto a track and hop in. Jesse catches up.

Jesse: Close one. Fred's Keep, here we come!

Jesse hops into a minecart.

Petra: Uh... Jesse?

Jesse looks ahead to see the giant Enderman in front of the group.

Jesse: Oh, no. Who made eye contact with the Enderman?!

Radar: (Raises hand) I'm sorry!

The Enderman screeches at the group.

Petra: Go!

The group make their way across the minecart tracks. The Enderman teleports in front of them.

Jack: It's okay. We're still okay, so long as it doesn't-

The Enderman rips out a chunk of the track.

Jack: Do that...

Jesse: Everybody, jump!

The group jump out of the minecarts as the tracks reach an end.

Cliffs[]

Jesse and Jack find themselves hanging from a cliff, atop a canyon.

Jesse: Jack!

Jack: I'm okay!

They fall from the highest point of the cliff and find themselves hanging from gravel, slightly below it.

Jack: Oh! Need to stop saying that!

A pig-like figure looms over the two from the surface.

Porkchop: You two’re in a bit of a pinch, ain’t ya? Smell like a couple of Admin lackeys to me. AKA... trouble.

Scavenger 1: Definitely smells like Admin.

Porkchop: You don't know what an Admin smells like.

Scavenger 1: Sure do. Uh, kinda sulfur-y.

Porkchop: Don't think that's a word.

Scavenger 1: Magma... tastic?

A little help please?
No trouble here!
Hi, I'm Jesse...
...

Jesse: Yeah. We’re kinda... stuck here. Can you help us out?

Porkchop: Huh... maaaaybe. Depends, really.

Jesse: Nope! No trouble here! Just two people... hangin’ out...

Porkchop: Yeah, you look like you're havin' a great time. (Chuckles)

Jesse: I'm Jesse!

Scavenger 2: Hi!

Jesse: And... this is Jack!

Jack: Really? You're seriously making introductions right now?!

The scavengers laugh.

Porkchop: Ocelot got your little slimy tongue? What're you hiding?

Scavenger 1: Admin must not care about them too much. Otherwise he’d be popping in to save them, right?

Porkchop: Good point.

Porkchop: We’ve been scavenging these lands since the darkness fell... you know what? We can sniff out an outsider when we sniff one. So what're you doing all the way down here, small fry? You lost?

We're going to defeat the Admin!
None of your business.
Just passing through.
...

Jesse: We’re here to take down the Admin.

Porkchop: Hahahaha! You’re kidding! You can’t even make it off this here gravel cliff by yourself! Hahaha!

The rest of the scavengers laugh.

Jesse: Why I’m here is none of your business.

Porkchop: Fair enough. Can’t be too careful down here. No tellin’ who might wanna kill ya. Though, the cliff you’re hanging off might do the trick first. Hahahaha!

Scavenger 2: Hohoho- heh- good one.

Jesse: We're just passing through, really. That's all.

Porkchop: Huh, don't look like you're doing too much "passing through" at the moment. Seems to me you’re stuck. Ohohohoho...

Scavenger 2: Hohoho- heh- good one.

Porkchop: Keepin' it close to your chest. Smart. Not smart enough to keep ya off this cliff, but guess that’s not what you’re goin’ for.

Scavenger 2: Hahahaha- that was- hahaha!

Porkchop: Maybe we help ya. Maybe we just walk away... leave you here to die.

Jack: (Struggling) The first one! Pick the first one.

Porkchop: I dunno... seems like a lotta work. Getting down there, pullin' you up...

Scavenger 2: (Imitating) Ugh. My arms are tired!

Scavenger 1: So tired.

We're full of surprises.
It's the right thing to do.
You'll regret it if you don't!
...

Jesse: Help us and we may surprise you. When's the last time you met someone new, down here?

Porkchop: Not a fan of surprises. 'Specially since the last one. Things do get pretty boring down here, though.

Jesse: You should help us because it’s the right thing to do! If you see someone in trouble, you have to do something.

Porkchop: You think any of this down here is right? Hahaha... right went out the window with the rest of the sky!

Scavenger 1: What?

Porkchop: Ah... maybe I do feel a little sorry for you, though.

Jesse: I promise you, if you don’t help us... you’re going to regret it.

Porkchop: (Sarcastically) Ooh! Wasn't that scary?

Scavenger 1: Terrifying.

Scavenger 2: Gonna have nightmares.

Porkchop: I like the attitude. Takes guts. Solid guts.

Porkchop: (Sigh) You make a compelling argument.

Scavenger 1: What?

Porkchop: Shhh, you wouldn't understand.

Porkchop: Here’s the deal, folks. Down here, we don’t do anything for free. Can’t really blame us, what with the giant monsters and nothin’ growin’. So, how ‘bout we take your inventory for a spin? Permanently! We're really interested in any weaponry you may have.

Jack: A warrior without their sword in a place like this is dead meat!

Porkchop: Your friend doesn't look like he's gonna last much longer. What'll it be?

Jack: Don't do it, Jesse. We can find another way.

Porkchop: Your swords, or SPLAT flatter than a lily pad at the bottom of this canyon?

Scavenger 2: Yeah, splat.

Scavenger 1: (Imitating) Whooooosh, SPLAT!

Jack: Come on, come on, just- ugh- gotta get some leverage.

Porkchop: Unlike dangles, there, I can do this all day. Or night, I s'pose. Kinda the same thing, down here.

[Give Your Sword]
[Refuse Their Deal]
...

Jesse: (Reluctantly) Here!

Jesse passes their sword to the scavengers.

Porkchop: And one more makes two...

Jack: Fine. But pull me up, first!

The scavengers carefully dangle each other from the cliff, acting as a ladder. Jack climbs them to the surface. Jesse follows. The scavengers climb back up.

Jack: (Passes sword) All right, I admit it. That would've been one nasty fall. Thank you.

Porkchop: Those're fine blades. Oh, now I'm bein' rude. The name's Porkchop. And this here’s my crew. The toughest scavengers you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting.

Scavenger 1: Hiya.

Scavenger 2: Sup.

Porkchop: Best be careful as you get on your way. You’re lookin’ a little squishy!

The scavengers laugh.

Porkchop: Seriously, though, watch out. Hahaha- never know when a cliff'll just jump out at ya! Hahaha!

Scavenger 1: Boo!

Porkchop: Hahahaha! Boo! You got me! Ahahaha!

Jack: You are both clearly disturbed individuals.

Porkchop: No, really, monsters are everywhere.

We're tougher than we look.
So we're... friends?
Thanks for helping.
...

Jesse: Don’t worry about us. We’re tougher than we look.

Porkchop: Ooh, I bet you are. Be seein’ you, toodles! Ahahaha!

Jesse: So, uh, are we friends now? Like, are we gonna be hanging out for a while?

Porkchop: Oh, no. We’ve got a plan in mind, and it doesn’t involve covering the behinds of a couple stragglers! Just look out for you and yours, okay?

Jesse: Thanks for your help.

Porkchop: (Waving sword) Thanks for this beauty. Oh, and uh... make sure to keep your pockets stocked for next time, a'ight? (Chuckles)

Porkchop: Fiiiine. Don’t thank me. They not teach proper manners, where you’re from?

Porkchop: One last piece of advice? Keep your eyes peeled. You're not alone down here. Good luck, squishies!

The scavengers climb away. The rest of the group bust through a wall from a Creeper's explosion.

Jesse: Great. Let's go.

Petra: Jesse! Jack, are you okay?

Jack: I've been better.

Petra: What are you doing? Where’s your sword?

Jesse: Uh...

Jesse: No deal!

Porkchop: Ah, well that's... disappointing.

Jack: Yeah! We'll go our own way!

Porkchop: Don't go playin' hero, squishies. World this dark’ll snuff out a light like you, real fast!

The gravel begins to collapse and Jack falls into the canyon.

Jesse: Jack!

Jack: Jesseeeee!!!!

Jesse: Jack!!!

Porkchop: Eh. Tried to tell ya. (To Scavengers) Move out, ya stinkbags!

Jesse: Jack!

Jesse jumps up to the surface, then runs to the cliff and looks down.

Jesse: Jack?

Porkchop: Sorry about your pal. Hope that sword was worth it! Hahaha... see ya!

The scavengers climb away. The rest of the group bust through a wall from a Creeper's explosion.

Petra: Jesse! Augh, I'm so glad you're okay! (Looking around) Where's Jack?

Jesse: He didn't make it...

Porkchop: Don't go playin' hero, squishies. World this dark’ll snuff out a light like you, real fast!

The gravel begins to collapse and Jack falls into the canyon.

Jesse: Jack!

Jack: Jesseeeee!!!!

Jesse: Jack!!!

Porkchop: Eh. Tried to tell ya. (To Scavengers) Move out, ya stinkbags!

Jesse: Jack!

Jesse jumps up to the surface, then runs to the cliff and looks down.

Jesse: Jack?

Porkchop: Sorry about your pal. Hope that sword was worth it! Hahaha... see ya!

The scavengers climb away. The rest of the group bust through a wall from a Creeper's explosion.

Petra: Jesse! Augh, I'm so glad you're okay! (Looking around) Where's Jack?

Jesse: He didn't make it...

The group look back as several Creepers approach them.

Jesse: Come on.

The group run towards a field of glowing mushrooms.

Mushrooms[]

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jack: Ugh. Stupid scavengers... stupid cliffs... this never would've happened if-

Petra: Okay, that's it. What happened up there?

Jack: Oh, we got shaken down by a couple scavengers and they took our swords!

Radar: Well, at least you’re okay, right?

Jack: Pfft, I guess. Just haven't felt this pathetic since... well, it's been a long time. Now we've got nothing to protect us against a normal Enderman, let alone a giant one!

Petra: Well, I mean, it's not the first time we've been seemingly defenseless. We'll be okay.

You don't need a sword.
At least you're alive!
I didn't like it either.
...

Jesse: Jack, are you or are you not the Raging Storm of Choon... of Choon...

Jack: Choongie-Choongie Forest.

Jesse: Right. You don't need a sword. You ARE a weapon.

Jack: Those scavs would've been terrified if they knew, right?

Jesse: Horrified.

Jack: Thanks, Jesse.

Jesse: Hey! I did it to save your life, Jack.

Jack: I had it taken care of!

Jesse: You were hanging off a cliff!

Jack: Well... I mean... I-I, y'know, I...

Jesse: Yeah, I didn't like it either. I'm really sorry, Jack.

Jack: Well, if we ever see those scavs again, they're gonna be sorry.

Jesse: Yeah.

Jack: Well, if we ever see those scavs again, they're gonna be sorry. Because they're gonna lose a lot more than a couple o' stupid swords.

Jesse: And then... he was gone.

Petra: Did you see him... land?

Radar: Oh, no... Jack... he... he can't be...

Petra: Jesse? He... he'll be fine, right? Right, Jesse?

He'd want us to go on.
This is all my fault.
Jack will be okay.
...

Jesse: Jack knew we had to defeat the Admin, no matter what. He would want us to keep going.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Radar: Past tense...

Petra: Wait, what about Lluna?

Radar: What about her?

Petra: She's a treasure-sniffing llama, right?

Jesse: Treasure-sniffing, not Jack-sniffing. I don't think Lluna would be much help here.

Nurm: ["What if he's dead? What if he's lost? What if..."]

Petra: Jesse's right, Nurm.

Jesse: Come on.

Jesse: I'm so sorry. This is all my fault. If I hadn't-

Petra: No, Jesse. This isn't on you.

Radar: You said it was an accident. That means it could've happened to anyone.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Petra: Wait, what about Lluna?

Radar: What about her?

Petra: She's a treasure-sniffing llama, right?

Jesse: Treasure-sniffing, not Jack-sniffing. I don't think Lluna would be much help here.

Nurm: ["What if he's dead? What if he's lost? What if..."]

Jesse: I'm sorry, Nurm.

Petra: Come on.

Jesse: Jack'll be okay, buddy. He's got "perfect muscle memory," remember? Bet he's had to dive off a cliff or two in his day.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Radar: Yeah. Yeah, you're- you're right.

Petra: Wait, what about Lluna?

Radar: What about her?

Petra: She's a treasure-sniffing llama, right?

Jesse: Treasure-sniffing, not Jack-sniffing. I don't think Lluna would be much help here.

Nurm: ["What if he's dead? What if he's lost? What if..."]

Petra: You heard Jesse. He's gonna be okay.

Jesse: Come on.

Radar: That’s... not exactly comforting.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Petra: Wait, what about Lluna?

Radar: What about her?

Petra: She's a treasure-sniffing llama, right?

Jesse: Treasure-sniffing, not Jack-sniffing. I don't think Lluna would be much help here.

Nurm: ["What if he's dead? What if he's lost? What if..."]

Petra: I know, Nurm. I know.

Jesse: Come on.

The group come across a bridge, with a large gap.

Jesse: Guess this is how they keep the mobs out.

The group jump across the bridge into Fred's Keep.

Fred's Keep[]

The group make their way through the entrance to Fred's Keep. A townsperson is sitting by the stairs, reading a book. She notices the group approaching her.

Cam: STRANGERS! Strangers! Binta!

She drops her book and scampers up the stairs, away from the group.

Petra: What do we do here... Jesse?

Radar: She's still running...

I'm not going to hurt you.
We're just visiting.
Stop right there!
...

Jesse: We come in peace! We're not going to hurt you! I promise.

Cam: We've been told that before. Fred believed it... then he was stabbed in the back!

Petra: Now what?

Jesse: Hey, we're not strangers. We're... visitors! Coming to visit! You know, like visitors do.

Cam: Th-that makes no sense. No one visits us.

Petra: Uhh... makes sense, I guess.

Jesse: Stop! Stop right there!

Cam: O-okay. Okay. I don't want any trouble.

Petra: Now what?

Petra nudges Jesse.

Jesse: Ow.

Petra: (To Cam) Hey! Where are you going?!

Cam: I've never seen you before. And- and I know everyone- everyone in the Underneath. (Runs away) Binta!

Petra: She's not coming back, is she?

Jesse: Someone in there has to know where that weapon is. Let's go.

Petra: Careful. They might be well armed... and now they know we’re coming.

The group make their way up the stairs into Fred's Keep. Binta is giving a speech to the people.

Binta: The stolen fireworks have been returned. Festivities will close with a fireworks display, as usual. And don’t forget to sign up for our "Faithful Friends of Fred" trivia competition, for a chance to win ONE NIGHT in Fred’s house! Come on, people. We can't let Kent win every time, can we? Study up! Competition starts at Fred-o-clock! (To self) Why did I say that?

Petra: They're having a... trivia contest? Doesn't that seem a little silly?

Radar: Silly?

Petra: They're trapped underground, with a bunch of monsters... including a giant freaking Enderman. Don't they h ave more important things to worry about?

Don't judge.
I love trivia!
It's very silly.
...

Jesse: Hey, we just got here. We have no right to judge them.

Petra: Okay, sorry.

Radar: I think it's kinda nice.

Jesse: Oh, man. I LOVE trivia!

Petra: You do?

Radar: Yes! It's so fun! Flexing those brain muscles, taking your mind off the incredible misery in the world crushing down on you every-

The group stare at Radar, silently.

Radar: I mean... uh... ok, look at that.

Jesse: Yeah, that's kind of an understatement. How can they care about trivia, when their whole world is falling apart?

Radar: I don't know. I kinda like... never mind.

Petra: What? You don't think so?

Radar: I don't know... I think it's kinda nice.

The group make their way through the crowd, to Binta. Cam is whispering to Binta and points towards the group. Binta approaches them.

Binta: Welcome to Fred's Keep. My name is Binta... this is the part where you tell me why you're here.

Jesse: We're looking for a weapon that belonged to Fred. It's supposed to be hidden in his home...

Radar: (Rubbing hands) Maybe we could take a look?

Binta: Fred’s house is sacred. And... locked. No one enters unless they win the contest. NO ONE. It’s how we honor Fred. Even I only enter through its doors on special occasions. Most of my townspeople have never even been inside.

Is this a trick?
Okay, let's get started!
You can’t be serious.
I need your help!
...

Jesse: This is some kinda trick, right?

Binta: No, it's a trivia contest. The door is locked until the contest is won. No amount of arguing will change that. Fred built this place, made it safe from all the monsters out there. This is his legacy... his final request. I’m not breaking my promise to him.

(If Jesse didn't agree that the trivia contest was silly)

Jesse: Okay, let's do some trivia then!

Binta: Haha, that's the spirit. I wasn't sure an outsider would understand. Fred built this place, made it safe from all the monsters out there. This is his legacy... his final request. The door stays locked, until someone wins.

(If Jesse agreed that the trivia contest was silly)

Jesse: You can't be serious. We're trying to save the world here, and you're talking about trivia contests?

Binta: Facts are facts. And trivia is serious. Business. The door is locked until the contest is won. No amount of arguing will change that. Fred built this place, made it safe from all the monsters out there. This is his legacy... his final request. I’m not breaking my promise to him.

Jesse: You have to help me! This is important!

Binta: I don't have to do anything for you, outsider. The door is locked until the contest is won. No amount of arguing will change that. Fred built this place, made it safe from all the monsters out there. This is his legacy... his final request. I’m not breaking my promise to him.

Binta: If you don't tell me what you're after, I'm afraid I can't help you.

Radar: We're here to help our town!

Binta: I understand wanting to help your people, but I can't just let you in. The door is locked until the contest is won. No amount of arguing will change that. Fred built this place, made it safe from all the monsters out there. This is his legacy... his final request. I’m not breaking my promise to him.

Binta: You're welcome to try your luck... see how well you know Fred.

Jesse: I don't know him very well at all. I've... never met him.

Binta: Guess you'd better start researching. Good luck.

Petra: This place is weird.

(Optional Interactions)
...

Talk to Petra
Talk to Radar
Talk to Jack
Talk to Nurm
Talk to Kent
Talk to Wanda
Talk to Willy
Talk to Hilda
Talk to Cam
Pick up Bone
Look at Poster
Look at Crafting Table
Look at Dead Bush
Punch Dead Bush
Look at Second Dead Bush
Punch Second Dead Bush

Jesse approaches Petra, who is standing outside Fred's house.

Jesse: What are you up to?

Petra: Uh... huh? Ah- oh. Just trying to figure out if there’s a better way into Fred’s house than, well, studying. Just in case.

(Sent Petra to Get the Clock)
...

Petra: Hey, um... Jesse?

Jesse: Yeah?

Petra: Do you think Radar still thinks... I don't know. I feel like everyone's looking at me differently. You noticed it too, right? He's being weird with me. Like- like he thinks I'm still... still with the Admin, or something.

Radar is overreacting.
Still the same Petra to me.
You're stronger than this.
...

Jesse: You know how Radar can get. He's just overreacting. He'll get over it... eventually.

Petra: I hope so.

Jesse: Hey. I know you better than anyone, right? You’re still the same Petra you’ve always been.

Petra: Haha, hard-headed? Thanks, Jesse. That makes me feel better.

Jesse: Don’t let it get to you, Petra. It doesn’t matter what he thinks.

Petra: Yeah. I'll try to keep that in mind.

Petra: Sorry, I-I know it's not the time. I just... just had to, you know... make sure I wasn't the only one who noticed.

Jesse approaches Radar, who is training by an armor stand.

Radar: Hyah! Like water... kah! In a bucket... ha! Becomes the bucket...

Need some help?
Don't hurt yourself.
Nice moves, Radar.
...

Jesse: Need some help?

Radar: Oh, uh... that's okay. I-I got it. Haha... didn't know you were... right there... watching me do that.

Jesse: Careful not to hurt yourself.

Radar: Ah! How long were you... uh... guess I was getting a little carried away.

Jesse: Nice moves, Radar. You've been practising.

Radar: Aha, thanks. I didn't know you were, huh... just wanna be ready.

Radar: Hyah! Water... kyah! In a lake... hyah! Becomes, uh... kah- lake. (Sees Jesse) And... oh, Jesse! Didn't know you were... right there... watching me do that.

Radar: Anyway... the Oasis and Fred’s Keep are all, you know. Kinda broken. But... I wonder what this place looked like before. Bet it was amazing. The Admin’s not gonna do this to Beacontown, is he? We have no idea what he’s doing up there. It could be all gone. And we’d have no idea.

They can hold him off.
He better not.
That's up to us.
...

Jesse: Our town is strong enough to hold him off... for a while.

Radar: I hope so. No, you're right. We gotta believe in them.

Jesse: If he does anything to Beacontown, then I’m gonna be the one to make him pay.

Radar: You're, uh... kinda scary, sometimes. In a good way.

Jesse: It’s up to us to protect them. We’re the only thing standing between them and the Admin.

Radar: And... we will. We'll make sure nothing bad happens to them.

Radar: Or there could be monsters... fifty snowmen... ice spiders. Sorry, uh... my mind kinda wanders if you don’t stop me.

Radar: Look, if there’s one thing I learned in the slammer, it’s that I have to keep my body ready for anything!

Radar gets down to the ground and begins doing push-ups.

Radar: Hng... one! Hng... two... hng- and a half!

(Brought Lluna)
...

Radar: Hey, Lluna! Come gimme a... gimme a hoof! Weight resistance, you know?

Lluna hops onto Radar's back.

Radar: Hng... oh, boy... hng... ahaha, oh baby, feel that burn, ooh, feel it, I'm feelin' it... feelin' it...

(If Jesse accepted Porkchop's deal)

Jesse approaches Jack, who is sitting by the campfire and telling a story to some of the townsfolk.

Jack: The creepers never even stood a chance. The leader of Dresh-Najell Valley was not an emotional man, but that day... that day, he shed a tear.

Jesse: That's one way to gather information, I guess...

(If Jesse brought Nurm from the Sunshine Institute)

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jesse: You guys find anything useful?

Nurm: ["It's Jack, so... no."]

Jesse: (Sarcastically) Keep up the good work.

Jesse: I know you miss him.

Nurm: ["Yeah... but he'll come back. He has to."]

Jesse: Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Nurm nods.

Jesse: So...

Kent: So you're the one. The one who thinks they can beat me as a Faithful Friend of Fred.

Jesse: Hey, dude-

Kent: But I'll tell you something, stranger. I am the most faithful friend of Fred, which means I always win. And that means... you will lose. So good luck.

Jesse: I don't even know what to do with that one.

Jesse approaches Wanda, who is painting with her feet.

Jesse: Let me guess... Fred liked to paint with his feet?

Wanda: Nope! Hurt my painting hands, going out into the wilds beyond the Keep. Nasty stuff out there. Should’ve listened. Not safe to wander. S’why no one ever leaves. Taught myself to paint like this, but these old dogs aren’t up to crafting. How ‘bout we make a trade? You craft me a canvas and I’ll tell you old Fred’s favorite color! You know... I got some wool, but not enough sticks. You’ll have to find some more to get it done.

Wanda gives Jesse some sticks.

Wanda: Get that done prompt-like! I’m on a roll. And this one’s almost finished!

Jesse: You got it.

Talk to Wanda Again
...

Wanda: That canvas done?

Jesse: Ah... not yet.

Wanda: Don’t you waste those resources I gave you! Sacrificed my hands to get ‘em!

Jesse approaches a nearby crafting table.

Jesse: All right. Time to make a painting!

Craft Painting
Craft Ladder

Jesse crafts a painting.

Jesse: Here you go, all done.

Wanda: It's just lovely. I'm going to paint this Fred's favourite color. Not just ANY blue... lapis blue.

Jesse: Lapis blue... same color as my underwear.

Wanda: Mine too. (Chuckles)

Jesse crafts a ladder.

Wanda: This isn't at all what I wanted! What am I going to do with a ladder?! Eight very good wooden sticks, GONE. That’s what I get for trusting an outsider. You certainly won't be getting any information from me.

Jesse: Hey, there. I’m... looking for information about Fred.

Willy: Well, this here was Fred's cherished pet. But you'll never guess his name. Never! (To Chicken) You stay in there, now. Don't want that dog gettin' you now, do we?

Jesse: (To self) How can I get him to call out that chicken's name?

Jesse picks up a bone from the ground. A black puppy approaches them.

Jesse: You are... wow. You are really cute. Hey there, little guy. I've got a game for you. Okay, you see that chicken? He loves playing chase. Go get him!

The dog jumps over the fencing and chases the chicken away.

Willy: Dog! What are you- ah, no! Waffles! Waffles, come back! Come back!

Jesse: Waffles, huh?

Willy: Fine, you got me. It's Waffles, all right? Chicken could never make a decision... poor fella.

Jesse: Hi, um...

Hilda: Oh, you wanna know something about Fred?

Jesse: Uh... yeah, actually. How did you-

Hilda: His favorite tool? A diamond hoe. S’why I use two. And why I take farming my mushrooms super, super seriously. For serious.

Jesse: Cool, yeah, sure. Makes sense. Uh, bye.

Cam: Please, please- don't hurt me, stranger! I did what you asked!

Jesse: (Hands up) Yeah, okay. Don’t freak out. I’m backing away. Nice and non-threatening...

Jesse picks up a bone from the ground. A black puppy approaches them.

Jesse: You are... wow. You are really cute.

Play Fetch
Fake Out
Pet

Jesse throws a bone. Blocco runs towards it and brings it back.

Jesse: Oh, man. You are a serious fetch artist.

Jesse pretends to throw a bone.

Jesse: Go get it!

Blocco runs towards the grass, in search of the bone. It looks around, confused, before returning to Jesse.

Jesse pets blocco.

Jesse: Who's a good dog? You're a good dog!

Jesse drops the bone back onto the ground and leaves.

Jesse: So that's Fred, huh?

Jesse: I don't have enough materials to make anything.

Jesse: Poor thing had no chance of growing down here. Might still be useful, though.

Jesse punches the dead bush, dropping some sticks onto the ground. Jesse takes the sticks.

Jesse: Nice!

Jesse: Could get some sticks from this thing.

Jesse punches the dead bush, dropping some sticks onto the ground. Jesse takes the sticks.

Jesse: I can definitely use these.

Jesse approaches Binta.

Binta: Ah, there you are. Are you ready to begin?

I'm ready.
Not yet.
...

Jesse: I'm ready. Let's do this.

Jesse: Uh... not quite yet.

Jesse approaches Binta again.

Binta: Ah, there you are. Are you ready to begin?

Jesse: I'm ready. Let's do this.

Binta: It seems like you still need a little time. Come back whenever you’d like to start.

Jesse approaches Binta again.

Binta: Ah, there you are. Are you ready to begin?

Jesse: I'm ready. Let's do this.

Kent: It's about time.

Binta: (To crowd) Attention, everyone! Let all Faithful Friends of Fred gather, for our competition begins now!

The townspeople approach Fred's house.

Binta: Gather 'round, everyone! Will the contestants please take the stage!

Kent enters the stage.

Binta: Please welcome reigning champion, Kent!

Jesse enters the stage.

Binta: And we have a challenger! Uh...

Jesse: Jesse. It's Jesse.

Binta: Jesse!

Kent: That feeling of intimidation? Totally normal. I have that effect on people. Comes from being the best.

Cam: What a pinnacle of intellectual fortitude!

Willy: Kent! Be my best friend!

Petra: You got this, Jesse!

Radar: Don't let him intimidate you!

May the best one win.
I'm a "Fred" expert.
You're going down!
...

Jesse: May the most faithful friend of Fred win.

Kent: Oh, I will.

Jesse: I wouldn't be so sure of that, Kent. "Fred" is my middle name.

Kent: Aha... a likely story.

Jesse: Nice try, Kent. I’m taking you down.

Kent: Ha! Me? Taken down by YOU? Inconceivable.

Kent: Speechlessness is also one of my side effects. I can make you a list, later.

Binta: For our first question, I thought we’d mix it up a little.

Two townspeople drop clay onto the stage.

Binta: I challenge you to build a faithful representation of our dear Fred!

Radar: Yeah! Jesse's the best at building!

Petra: Not the time, Radar.

Binta: Begin!

Jesse steps back from the platform.

Jesse: Nice.

Binta: Yes, yes, yes!

(Placed At Least Four Block)
(Placed Nothing)

Binta: Jesse, it's as if you've known Fred his whole life!

Binta: This... minimalism is so very Fred.

Kent: W-wh-what?! How can you say that? That... that thing looks nothing like our fallen leader!

Binta: Fred's true spirit didn't lie with his exterior, Kent, but what was underneath. This is his true essence.

Binta approaches Kent's building.

Binta: Though, I must give you points for accuracy. Such... painstaking detail. I declare this round... a draw!

Kent: What?!

Binta: This was quite possibly the best presentation of Freds in the history of our competition! Now, for the questions. Kent, you will go first.

Kent: Of course.

Binta: What was Fred's favourite food?

Kent: Oh, that’s easy. Any truly faithful friend would know that Fred... enjoyed bread.

Binta: Correct! Now you, Jesse. Fred was a loyal fan of the color blue, we all know that. But what KIND of blue did he love the most? Your time begins now.

Radar: C'mon, Jesse. You can do this.

Binta: Silence from the audience, please.

Radar: Sorry.

Lapis Blue
Cyan Blue
Light Blue
...

Jesse: His favourite color was Lapis Blue!

Binta: That is correct! Well done.

Jesse: Cyan blue?

Binta: Oh, I’m truly sorry, Jesse. That is not correct. This round goes to Kent. Let’s see if Jesse can catch up.

Kent: Unlikely.

Jesse: Um, light blue?

Binta: Oh, I'm truly sorry, Jesse. That is not correct. This round goes to Kent. Let’s see if Jesse can catch up.

Kent: Unlikely.

Binta: And your time has run out. This round goes to Kent. Let’s see if Jesse can catch up.

Kent: Unlikely.

Binta: Next question. Kent, Fred was a man of simple means. But he had one point of excess... his favourite tool. What was it?

Kent: A diamond hoe. Obviously.

Binta: Very good! Jesse, Fred had a constant companion. A fine feathery friend. What was that pet's name?

Petra: We actually met a chicken named Benedict, once.

Radar: (Chuckles) Really?

Binta: Silence, please.

Waffles
Sir Clucks-A-Lot
Nugget
...

Jesse: Fred's pet, his best friend, was named Waffles. For the way he was always... waffling.

Binta: That... is correct! Jesse, well done.

Jesse: Fred's pet was a very distinguished individual... named Sir Clucks-A-Lot.

Binta: Ahem. Sadly, no. That is not correct. Good name, though.

Jesse: Fred’s pet was a little guy named Nugget.

Binta: Sadly, no. That is not correct. Nugget was his horse.

Binta: Your time is up. How disappointing.

(Answered At Least One Question Correctly)
(Didn't Answer Any Questions Correctly)

(Answered Both Questions Correctly)
(Only Answered One Question Correctly)

Binta: I am... rather astounded that the competition continues to be this close. Kent, you might finally lose your title.

Binta: Jesse, this is your last chance to steal victory.

Binta: Listen closely, both of you. The final question is one that only the most faithful friend to Fred could possibly know. As such, it is worth double. Whoever answers this question correctly first will win one night in Fred’s House. Of all the trees in the forest, of all the wood we once built our homes with, this was Fred's favourite. What was it?

Kent: Wait, what? No one knows that. Fred didn't play favourites with resources.

Binta: Ah, but that's where you're wrong.

Kent: B-but... I- uh...

Binta: Time's running out. We need an answer.

Kent: Uh... oh...

Petra: Didn't Xara say something about this? Could've been jungle... or birch... I don't-

Binta: Silence, please. Our competitors are thinking.

Petra: Right, right.

Birch
Acacia
Oak
...

Jesse: It's birch. It's birch!

Binta: You... yes! Yes, birch was Fred's favourite!

Radar: That's right! Jesse won! Haha!

Petra: Way to go, Jesse!

Binta: Congratulations, that was very impressive. I'm sure I'm not the only one surprised by this turn of events. As your prize, you will spend one night in Fred’s house. Be careful not to disturb its contents.

Binta pulls out some sleeping garments, which mimic Fred's design.

Binta: And here are your sleeping garments. The true mark of Fred.

Kent kneels in the other direction and sobs.

Petra: Ohohoho, wow.

Binta: Only the champion gets to wear these. It's a very special privelege.

Let Kent have them.
No, thanks.
I love them!
...

Jesse: You know, Kent did a great job out there. He should have the, uh... sleeping garments.

Kent: You would really... I don't need your pity prize.

Binta: Here’s an idea. No one gets them. How ‘bout that?

Jesse: Uh... I think I'll pass on the PJs.

Binta: No one has... ever refused. Suit yourself, then.

Jesse: I love them! Thank you.

Binta: Fine. If you don’t want them...

Jesse approaches the entrance door to Fred's house.

Binta: Jesse... I hope you find what you're looking for.

Jesse enters the house.

Jesse: Well... I mean, if we're talking Fred, it would have to be... Acacia?

Binta: That is... incorrect. Kent, your answer?

Kent: Uh... um... oh... Birch?

Binta: Yes! Birch was Fred's favourite! Kent wins again!

Radar: What do we do now?

Petra: I have an idea.

Petra leads Jesse to the back of Fred's house.

Jesse: Fred liked the classics. Oak was his favorite.

Binta: That is... incorrect. Kent, your answer?

Kent: Uh... um... oh... Birch?

Binta: Yes! Birch was Fred's favourite! Kent wins again!

Radar: What do we do now?

Petra: I have an idea.

Petra leads Jesse to the back of Fred's house.

Binta: And... that’s time. Your answers, please?

Kent: Uh... um... oh... Birch?

Binta: Yes! Birch was Fred's favourite! Kent wins again!

Radar: What do we do now?

Petra: I have an idea.

Petra leads Jesse to the back of Fred's house.

Binta: Sadly, our new competitor has not managed to answer enough questions correctly to beat our new reigning champion. For the fifteenth competition in a row, Kent has won.

Kent: As is proper.

Binta: Kent wins again!

Radar: What do we do now?

Petra: I have an idea.

Petra leads Jesse to the back of Fred's house.

Fred's House[]

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Jesse enters Fred's house. Inside is a blue bed, and many bookshelves.

(Took the Sleeping Garments)
...

Jesse: Kinda cozy.

Jesse: Okay. If I were a weapon... of some sort... where would I be?

Jesse follows Petra to a window of Fred's house. They look inside and see Kent, sleeping on a blue bed in his garments.

Kent: (Snoring) Oh, Fred... let's go...

Jesse: Ugh, even his snore makes him sound like a know-it-all.

Jesse climbs through the window into the house.

Petra: You go ahead. I'll keep watch.

(Optional Interactions)
...

Look at Book
Read Book
Look at Furnace
Look at Bed
Jump on Bed
Look at Kent
Whisper to Kent

Jesse: (Reading) "The Foundation."

Jesse takes the book from the bookshelf and opens it.

Jesse: Whoa, half the pages are gone. And the rest... there are a LOT of notes.

Read Book Again
...

Jesse: (Reading) "Community didn't seem to be as important to him. Whatever ideals that he'd had when he'd started, they'd shifted. Re-routed. Something else had settled on his soul." The rest is marked out.

Jesse: Empty. No one's used this thing for a long time.

(If Jesse won the trivia contest)

Jesse: Guess blue really is Fred’s favorite color. Even the bed’s blue.

(If Jesse won the trivia contest)

Jesse: No one will mind if I just...

Jesse jumps on the bed.

Jesse: Wahoo! Hahaha!

Jump on Bed Again
...

Jesse: Whee! Hahaha! Oh, this is so fun!

Jump on Bed Again
...

Jesse: (Chuckles) Uh... this is probably super disrespectful to Fred. Ahem. Yeah.

(If Jesse lost the trivia contest)

Jesse: Aww, he’s like a little angel. An annoying little angel.

(If Jesse lost the trivia contest)

Jesse: I'm Fred's REAL #1 fan. (To self) Yeah, he's out.

Whisper to Kent Again
...

Jesse: Hey, Kent. Why did the mushroom make such a good roommate? Because it's a real fungi!

Whisper to Kent Again
...

Jesse: You know, Kent... this whole adventure has been really hard. (Sits down) It's put a strain on my friendships... almost gotten people killed... now I’m in this crazy underworld and, well... it’s hard not to give up hope sometimes. But... I still gotta believe it’s gonna be okay. I mean, you gotta, right?

Kent: (Snoring) Oh, Fred...

Jesse: Good talk, Kent. (Gets up)

Jesse opens a closet. There is nothing inside, except a stone button.

Jesse: Nothing in here now, except that button.

Jesse pushes the button, opening a secret passageway. The floor descends into a lower room.

Jesse: It's a... whoa, secret room.

Jesse walks down the stairs and grabs a torch from the wall.

Jesse: There's gotta be something down here.

(Optional Interactions)
...

Look at Book
Read Book
Look at Book on Table

Jesse: This one is called "The Survivors' Book of Secrets." Okay, secrets are good.

Jesse takes the book from the bookshelf and opens it.

Jesse: (Reading) "This book contains the collective knowledge of the Survivors. We're an underground group of survival experts who have been around since the early days." It goes on. Signed by "The Chief."

Read Book Again
...

Jesse: Interesting, but not really what I need.

Jesse: Another... book. Great. But it's unmarked. No author.

Look at Map
Read Book on Table

Jesse approaches the map.

Jesse: Three towns. There's the Oasis there, and the Keep. Third is... "Romeoburg?" Seriously? What kind of name is "Romeoburg?"

Jesse picks up the book from the table and reads it.

Jesse: (Reading) “I know I had my doubts, but it was worth leaving home. I’m glad I had Xara and Romeo with me.” This... this is Fred's journal! (Turns page) “I don’t know what Romeo wants anymore. It hurts. All I wanted was the three of us, together. Maybe we should have never left the cabin. We weren't just happy there. We were home." Wait... "home?" Then he wasn't talking about here.

(Looked at Map First)
(Read Book on Table First)

Jesse: There wasn't a cabin on the map, though.

Jesse: There’s gotta be something in here that says where this cabin is.

Jesse approaches the map.

Jesse: Three towns. There's the Oasis there, and the Keep. Third is... "Romeoburg?" Seriously? What kind of name is "Romeoburg?" No cabin, though.

Jesse puts the torch back onto the wall.

Jesse: Nothing else in here... maybe the others found something.

Jesse returns to the top floor of the house.

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Jesse approaches the door and opens it, where Binta is standing.

Jesse: Binta!

Binta: Jesse, I... there's something I need to ask you about.

Jesse: Uh...

Binta: How did you know the answer to that last question? It’s not common knowledge. And it was shared with me in great confidence before... well, before this place was considered “underneath.”

I don't reveal my sources.
I kinda guessed.
Xara told me.
...

Jesse: Sorry, I don’t reveal my sources.

Binta: You're not an ordinary traveler, are you?

Jesse: Eh, heh... I actually guessed.

Binta: I suppose there's always a chance, but... that seems... unlikely.

Jesse: I knew because Xara told me. She knew Fred better than anyone.

Binta: Xara? As in... Fred's Xara? THE Xara?

Jesse: The one and only.

Binta: She hasn’t been seen down here in a very, very long time. You're more impressive than you seem.

Binta: You're not an ordinary traveler, are you?

Binta: Maybe they’re right after all... maybe you are from above the bedrock.

Binta: Rumors have been going around, since your arrival.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Binta: Your friend, Jack, spoke of all these lands we’ve never heard of.

Binta: There aren’t many people we don’t recognize down here.

Jesse: Yeah... about that...

Binta: Well?

Jesse sneaks back to the wall and begins to climb out of the house.

Binta: You... you're not Kent!

My people need my help.
We can defeat Romeo!
I must be sleepwalking.
...

Jesse: I need to save my people. This is the only way I know how.

Binta: I know how important this was to you, but... we have rules in place for a reason.

Jesse: We think we know a way to defeat the Admin. Romeo.

Binta: I haven't heard that name in. (Trails off) You can't stop him, although you clearly believe you can.

Jesse: Haha. Oh, wow, how did I get in here? This isn’t where I was headed. Must've been sleepwalking. (Yawn)

Binta: Breaking and entering, and now lying to me? No wonder you aren’t a faithful friend of Fred.

Binta: Really? That's your explanation?

Binta: Ugh... maybe my people were right about you. They say you're dangerous. There are rumours that you're from above the bedrock.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
...

Binta: Your friend, Jack, spoke of all these lands we’ve never heard of.

Binta: I’m beginning to think they’re true. And if they are... that can only mean trouble. You've already caused quite a bit of it, and you just arrived.

I'm really sorry, Binta.
We're not a danger to you.
Trouble seems to find me.
...

Jesse: I’m sorry, Binta. I really am. I didn’t want to cause you any trouble.

Binta: Thank you.

Jesse: Binta, I promise you. We’re not here to hurt you or your people.

Binta: Pain is not always intentional.

Jesse: Trouble has a way of finding me. I can't really help it.

Binta: I'm familiar with the feeling.

Jesse says nothing.

Binta: Did you at least find what you're looking for? This... "weapon?"

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Binta: I don't know why Fred would have one, but I must admit I'm curious.

Binta: Go on. Tell me.

We still need your help.
It's not here.
I found clues.
...

Jesse: I’m afraid we need to ask you for more help.

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Binta: Oh?

Jesse: Fred mentioned a cabin where he, Xara, and Romeo lived.

Binta: You must be joking, to ask something of me now? You’ve completely destroyed the sanctity of Fred’s home.

Jesse: Yeah... um. We need to find a cabin. The one where Romeo, Xara, and Fred used to hang out.

Jesse: No. We didn't find the weapon. It’s in a cabin where Fred, Xara, and Romeo hung out when they were friends.

Jesse: Not the weapon exactly, but some promising clues. Romeo, Xara, and Fred had a cabin that they called home. We need to find it.

Petra: Technically? No. BUT, we’re making a detour to a cabin that Fred, Xara, and Romeo owned. I may have been eavesdropping, a little. What? It's not like it was hard. You know other people can hear you talking to yourself, right?

Cam: Romeo? Did they say Romeo?!

Willy: The Admin?

Jesse: Yes, the Admin. Right now, he's in our town, pretending to be me. We need to stop him. Problem is, we don't know where the cabin is.

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Binta: I want to help you, but... there’s something I need from you in return. If you’re really from the surface, then you must have a way back. Take us with you... above the Bedrock.

Binta: Just... stop talking. You understand, I have no reason to help you after what you’ve done. But if you really are from the surface, then there’s something I would take in exchange. Get me and my people above the Bedrock. You must know a way.

Cam: Above?! Binta, what are you saying? We don't know what's out there!

Binta: It has to be better than this.

Cam: We're safe here. And if Romeo-

Binta: Romeo trapped us down here. He wants us to stay. I won’t give him the satisfaction.

Willy: He won't like us going up there.

Don't get your hopes up.
It's safer here.
We will help you.
You can join us.
...

Jesse: Of course, but... I don’t want to get your hopes up. We’re not one hundred percent sure our way will work yet.

Binta: A chance is better than nothing.

Jesse: You might be safer down here for the time being. The Admin has decided to... take an interest in our world.

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Binta: Then we’ll help you. We can't stay down here.

Binta: Then you'll need our help. I may not like you, but I’m not letting the Admin keep us down here if there’s a way out.

(If Jesse won the trivia contest)

Jesse: You welcomed us in. Of course we'll help you.

Binta: Thank you.

(If Jesse lost the trivia contest)

Jesse: You and your people are welcome to join us.

Binta: Good.

Binta: That’s settled, then. We’re going back with you.

Petra: Sounds like you may have to do some convincing.

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Binta: They'll come around.

Binta: Let ME worry about that.

Binta: The mycelium on this island has kept the monsters from spawning, and we’ve been safe here so far... but it won’t last. Our only chance for a real future is up there.

Jesse: Xara’s repairing the portal that will take us up. If you want to go through, meet us at the Oasis.

Binta takes out a compass from her pocket.

Binta: Fred left this to me, before he- (Holds back tears) The needle points home. When he didn’t come back, I tried to follow it... but got stopped at the gates to Romeoburg.

Binta gives the compass to Jesse.

(Won the Trivia Contest)
(Lost the Trivia Contest)

Binta: They’ve got a massive army, so be careful. Please, take good care of it. You’ve shown I can trust you to respect Fred’s memory, so I know I can trust you with this.

How do I know it's real?
Are you sure?
Thank you.
...

Jesse: I hate to ask, but... how do I know this is what you say it is?

Binta: Look, Fred taught us to look out for one another. I take that very seriously. I wouldn't be parting with something so special to me, otherwise.

Jesse: Are you... sure you want to give this up? If Fred gave it to you...

Binta: I think he would have understood how much more you need it right now.

Jesse: Thank you. Really.

Binta: You're very welcome.

Binta: It's all right. Fred would have wanted me to help you.

Binta: They have a massive army, but I'm sure with your... techniques, you'll be just fine. Keep it safe. Treat it with more care than you did Fred’s house. I won't be as forgiving, next time around.

Glad you changed your mind.
You can trust us.
Thank you.
...

Jesse: I’m glad you’ve decided to help us.

Binta: I’m not doing it for you. You’re our best chance of getting out of this place... I expect you to hold up your end.

Jesse: I won’t let you down. You can count on us.

Binta: Remember that if you do, you’ll be letting down all these people as well.

Jesse: You really didn't have to do this, so thank you.

Binta: I’m not doing it for you. You’re our best chance of getting out of this place... I expect you to hold up your end.

Binta: Remember to hold up your end.

Binta: I'll prepare my people. You take these.

Binta pulls out some fireworks and gives them to Jesse.

Binta: Signal us when you’re ready and we’ll be there.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jack approaches the group.

Jesse: Great, you’re here. We’ve got a new destination, so-

Jack: You go on ahead. I, um... I’m gonna stay here. See what I can do to help.

Petra: What? No. Jack, we have to stick together.

Jack: Not this time. We’re the best chance they’ve got to get out. Us and that portal Xara’s fixing. I can do some good here. Help Binta convince them.

Petra: Jack, what are you talking about? We can't just split up. Jesse, talk some sense into him.

But we need you.
They'll be fine on their own.
You're absolutely right.
...

Jesse: Jack, you can’t stay. We need you with us.

Petra: Right. We're in this together, aren't we?

Jack:' You don't need me. These people do.

Jesse: They’ve been alone this whole time. They can take care of themselves.

Jack: Most of them have never been outside these walls. I can help them prepare for what’s out there. I'm staying.

Jesse: You’re a good guy, Jack. Helping these people is the right thing to do.

Jack: Thank you, Jesse. I... hoped you’d see it that way.

Jack: That's a wise silence, Jesse. Thank you.

(Brought Nurm)
...

Nurm: ["I'm staying too."]

Petra: Friends don’t leave friends behind.

Jack: It won’t be for long. Once you get the weapon, we’ll get outta here. Just like we planned.

Petra: You're not even going to try to let us change your mind, are you?

Jack: No. Petra, I-

Petra: Ugh, whatever.

Petra walks down the stairs.

Jesse: (To Jack) We'll see you at the Oasis.

Jack: When you set off that firework Binta gave you, I’ll come running. And hopefully, I’ll have a few new friends with me.

(Brought Lluna)
...

Lluna spits in Jack's face. Jack spits back.

Jack: Ha! Not so funny when someone else does it, huh? Haha, c’mere. (Pets Lluna)

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Jesse notices that the fireworks have gone missing from their hand.

Jesse: Where did...?

Jesse turns around to see Lluna, holding the compass in her mouth.

Jesse: Hey! Give that back.

Lluna drops the compass onto the floor and Jesse picks it up.

Jesse: Ugh, thanks...

Nurm approaches the group.

Jesse: Great, you’re here. We’ve got a new destination, so-

Nurm: ["I'm not going."]

Petra: Uh... wait, what? I-I don’t think I heard that right.

Jesse: What did he say?

Nurm: ["You know what I said, Petra. I'm not going. I have to wait for Jack."]

Petra: He says... he’s not coming with us. He’s gonna stay here and wait for Jack.

Nurm: ["Exactly."]

Petra: Nurm, we can’t just leave you here by yourself.

Nurm: ["I won't be by myself."]

Jack might not come back.
That's a good idea.
But we need you.
...

Jesse: We don't know where Jack is, Nurm. Or when he'll be back.

Nurm: ["He'll come here. This is where we were headed."]

Petra: I think he said... he’s coming here, because this was where we were headed.

Jesse: I understand, Nurm. Someone should be here when Jack gets back.

Nurm: ["Thank you."]

Jesse: Nurm, you can't stay. We need you with us.

Nurm: ["Jack needs me more."]

Petra: I think he said... Jack needs him more?

Nurm: ["Jack is my best friend. He'd do the same for me."]

Petra: We understand, Nurm.

Nurm: ["Set off that firework from Binta, when you find a way out."]

Petra: He says he’ll look for the fireworks. Once he finds Jack, they’ll meet us at the Oasis.

Jesse: (To Nurm) Hey... stay safe.

The group walk down the stairs from Fred's house.

(Acquired Sticks and Didn't Craft Anything With Them)
...

Wanda approaches Jesse, stopping them from leaving.

Wanda: Think you could just walk off with a pocket of the finest sticks in the land, huh?

Jesse gives the sticks to Wanda and she walks away.

Wanda: Not today!

Petra: What...?

Jesse: They're a little touchy about their inventory.

The group make their way out of Fred's Keep.

Minecart Tracks[]

The group make their way towards Romeoburg, in minecarts.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Radar: Man, I can’t believe Jack actually wanted to stay back with those weirdos in Fred’s Keep. Can you?

Petra: Ugh, whatever. I don't even care.

Radar: Whaaat? Do you really expect me to believe that?

Petra: Let it go, Ray.

Radar: C’mon, we should talk about it if it’s bothering you!

Petra: I said let. It. Go.

Petra, you're such a bad liar.
I'm disappointed too.
Let it go, Radar.
...

Jesse: You’re not a very good liar, Petra. We can totally tell that you’re upset.

Petra: I said I don't want to talk about it! Geez!

Jesse: Hey, I'm disappointed that Jack stayed too. It's a total bummer.

Petra: I... I'm sorry that you're bummed. It's hard.

Radar: Aw, there we go! Sharing feelings! How does that feel?

Petra: Don't push it, Radar.

Jesse: Radar, I would listen to Petra and just let it go. She will punch you.

Radar: Okay, okay, fine. Geez.

Radar: Wow, this awkward silence is WAY less uncomfortable.

Radar: Man, I can’t believe how obsessed those people were with that Fred guy! So weird, right?

Petra: I mean, were they really THAT different from you with Jesse?

Radar: I- what! No. It’s... I’m... I am a stone-cold professional. MY... interest in Jesse was COMPLETELY professional.

Petra: Uh huh, uh huh. Sure.

Radar: It was!

Be nice, Petra.
She's just teasing, Radar.
Petra's got a good point.
...

Jesse: Petra, come on. Stop giving Radar such a hard time.

Petra: All right, all right. Sorry, Radar.

Radar: That's okay.

Jesse: Don’t be so sensitive, Radar. Petra’s just teasing you.

Radar: I know, I know... just a little too real.

Petra: Sorry, Radar. I, I just tease because I love.

Radar looks back.

Petra: To tease...

Jesse: Petra's kinda got a point, Radar.

Petra: Ha, told ya!

Radar: Ugh, well YOU were the one who was totally obsessed with Ja-

Petra looks down, upset.

Radar: Oh, Petra, I am so sorry...

Petra: Ha, a likely story.

Radar: Ugh, well YOU were the one who was totally obsessed with Ja-

Petra looks down, upset.

Radar: Oh, Petra, I am so sorry...

Petra: So, uh... What’s the compass saying? We still heading the right way?

Jesse: Hang on, lemme check.

Jesse pulls out the compass and looks at it.

Jesse: Seems like we're still on...

Jesse looks up from the compass to see a huge gap in the tracks.

Jesse: Track's out! Everybody, brace yourselves!

The group fall out of the minecarts.

Jesse: Ow... ugh...

Radar: Nng... rough ride.

(Brought Lluna)
...

Lluna bleats and picks up the compass.

Jesse: No. Not for you. (Takes compass)

Petra: Man, the track is a complete wreck...

Radar: Yeah, what’s up with thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-

A potion of slowness lands by Petra and Radar.

Petra: Hey, whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-

Jesse looks behind themselves, to see the ninja standing in front of them. The ninja pulls out a diamond sword.

Jesse: What the-

The ninja runs towards Jesse.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jesse reaches back to pull out their sword, only to remember that it was traded away.

Jesse: Oh, no...

The ninja tries to attack Jesse, but they dodge it. The ninja throws some smoke bombs. Jesse looks around. Suddenly, the ninja jumps out from the shadows and grabs Jesse, locking them with the sword at their neck.

You're making a big mistake!
What is going on?!
Uh... hi there.
...

Jesse: I don't know who you are... but you're making a big mistake, masked man.

Jesse: Okay, HOLD ON. Who are you?! What are you doing?! Why are you following us?! How do you fit into ANY OF THIS?!

Jesse: Uh... hi, there. My name's Jesse. Ahem. And you are?

Jesse says nothing.

The ninja lifts the sword closer to Jesse's neck.

Jesse: C’mon, seriously... who are you?

Ninja: I... am a shadow. Sent to eliminate all imposter Jesses.

Jesse: But... but, I am Jesse!

Ninja: Oh really? Then prove it. Tell me something that ONLY JESSE would know.

Potatoes are my favorite.
I wear blue underwear.
Quartz creeps me out.
...

Jesse: All right... you wanna know something only Jesse could know? My favorite food is potatoes.

Ninja: I... wait. Potatoes? Really?

Jesse: All right... you wanna know something only Jesse could know? How about the fact that I wear blue underwear?

Ninja: I... if you’re trying to make me so uncomfortable that I leave, it ISN’T WORKING.

Jesse: All right... you wanna know something only Jesse could know? I hate quartz.

Ninja: Really? What's wrong with quartz?

Jesse: I dunno, just feels weird. It's from the nether. (Shudders) Gives me the creeps.

Ninja: I... if you’re trying to make me so uncomfortable that I leave, it ISN’T WORKING.

Ninja: Nope! Sorry! I’m not convinced. Sword time! Say your goodbyes, impostor!

Are you kidding me?!
Do what you gotta do.
Put down your sword!
...

Jesse: Are you kidding me?! Why even ask me a question, then?

Ninja: Yes... I’d recognize that exasperated confusion anywhere...

Jesse: Well... if that’s what you really think is best. It was nice to meet you, you strange masked man.

Ninja: Yes... only the REAL Jesse would be so painfully earnest in such a dangerous situation...

Jesse: All right, I’ve been super patient with you. But I’m done! If you don't get your dumb sword out of my face this minute, you'll regret it.

Ninja: Ah, yes. I’d know that threatening tone anywhere...

Ninja: Ha! I’d recognize that strangely terrifying stare anywhere...

Ivor: You ARE the real Jesse!

Jesse: It can't be...

The ninja takes off his mask, revealing himself to be Ivor.

Jesse pulls out their sword. The ninja tries to attack Jesse, but they dodge it. The ninja throws some smoke bombs. Jesse looks around. Suddenly, the ninja jumps out from the shadows and attacks Jesse. Jesse blocks the attack and pushes the ninja onto the ground.

Ninja: Oh my goodness.

Jesse catches their breath and approaches the ninja.

Ninja: Yes... only one person I know fights like that...

The ninja takes off his mask, revealing himself to be Ivor.

Ivor: You ARE the real Jesse!

Jesse: Ivor?!

Ivor: Yes, it is I. Your friend, Ivor. (Poses) I’m a ninja now, Jesse!

The slow-motion effects wear off.

Radar: WHAT?

Petra: Yeah, what?

Ivor: It all started when I fell through a portal into some sort of strange world. Everything was all white... Master Shadow’s domain.

Ivor: He claimed he was a ninja master, a practitioner of the “Shadow Arts.” At first, I wanted nothing to do with him. He was a very suspicious character. But eventually, after a lot of uncomfortable eye contact, he asked me... ME... to be his pupil! I was confused at first, because he didn't exactly present his credentials or curriculum, but I'm always open to learning! I'm a student of life, after all, so I said YES! Before I knew it, I was punching trees, cleaning floors... all as part of my so-called "training." At first, it seemed pointless. But after I had punched a forest’s worth of trees and cleaned miles and miles of floor, two things became clear... sometimes, doing menial tasks can be an amazing way to learn martial arts. And sometimes, strange old men just like tricking people into doing their housework! Ha! Anyway, it all worked out because now I’m a ninja, and my newfound ninja skills helped me find my way to you!

(The above dialogue can be interrupted at any moment, depending on which of the below choices are picked. If Jesse punches Ivor then the dialogue will instantly stop, unlike almost all other dialogue choices where Jesse will allow another character to finish their current sentence before speaking.)

Ivor?
IVOR!
[Punch Him]
[Let Him Finish]

Jesse: Ivor? I- I just... this is INSANE...

(Ivor will keep talking, unless Jesse punches him or waits for him to finish what he's saying.)

Jesse: IVOR!

(Ivor will keep talking, unless Jesse punches him or waits for him to finish what he's saying.)

Jesse reaches out to punch Ivor, but he quickly dodges.

Petra: Nice.

Ivor: Ha, you see! Ninja reflexes!

Jesse waits for Ivor to finish.

(Waited for Ivor to Finish)
(Punched Ivor)

Petra: Are you... are you done? Please? Please be done?

Ivor: Ha! Yes! I suppose I’m doing a lot of talking! I just had a lot to say after all of that “quiet and mysterious” business! It's so good to see you!

Petra: This is insane.

Ivor: Ohh, you know you missed me.

Petra: Nope, really did not.

Ivor: Not even a little bit? I see a smile!

Petra: Nope. I'm not smiling.

Ivor: Not even a teeny smile?

Petra: No..

Ivor: Teeny tiny microscopic iota of a smile?

Petra: Fine.

Ivor: KNEW IT!

[Hug Ivor]
You tried to kill me!
Me too, Ivor.
...

Jesse hugs Ivor.

Ivor: Get in here, Petra!

Petra: What? No, no-

Petra is pulled into a group hug.

Radar: So awesome...

Jesse: Uh, hang on. You tried to kill me!

Ivor: Ah! Yes! That was, uh, an unfortunate way to reunite...

Jesse: Right back at you! You are, like, the LAST person I expected to see down here.

Radar: Bottom five, at least.

Jesse says nothing.

Ivor: Wait, you tried to hit me! Why’d you try to hit me? That would’ve been quite painful!

Petra: Wow. “Master Shadow” teach you how to whine, too?

Ivor: No. And rude!

Petra: (Chuckles) It’s good to see you, Ivor.

Ivor: I... yes. Yes, it’s good to see you, too. Though, I’m not sure I like this new look of yours.

Petra: Says the guy dressed as an actual ninja.

You have a punchable face.
You tried to kill me!
I had to shut you up!
...

Jesse: Uhh... sorry, Ivor. Just something about your face makes me think... punch-y thoughts.

Radar: Don't worry, people tell me the same thing.

Ivor: I. uh... I see.

Jesse: Why do you think?! You tried to kill me!

Ivor: Ah! Yes! That was, uh, an unfortunate way to reunite...

Jesse: It seemed like the only way to get you to STOP TALKING.

Ivor: Ah! Yes, I'm so sorry. It's just so exciting to see you, and there's so much to say!

Jesse says nothing.

Petra: But, seriously. What are you doing down here?

Ivor: Let me explain! You see, it all started when Harper and I returned from our vacation. We discovered that while we were gone, you had mysteriously vanished after fighting a Prismarine giant named “The Admin."

Jesse: Right...

Ivor: Only to return, having defeated this "Admin" and taken his amazing powers.

Petra: Wait, what?

Radar: Yeah, that's... not right.

Tell me you didn't believe him.
Smart move on his part.
That is such a lie!
...

Jesse: I mean, you didn’t believe it, right?

Ivor: I did at first! How could I not? Looked like you, sounded like you... except now you could fly around and had all sorts of cool superpowers.

Jesse: Wow. I gotta admit, the Admin cooked up a pretty smart plan. That’s good.

Radar: Are you kidding me?

Ivor: Jesse’s right. Now, the Admin gets to be Jesse AND have Admin powers. Pretty good deal.

Jesse: Augh, that is such a LIE. Just thinking about the Admin, running around pretending to be me... makes me sick!

Ivor: Yes. I would be frustrated, too. Especially seeing how convincing the Admin’s disguise is...

Ivor: It’s working on most of Beacontown so far, because it’s a lie that’s also still partially based on the truth.

Petra: Big emphasis on "partially."

Ivor pulls out the Order's Amulet from his inventory.

Ivor: "Jesse," AKA the Admin... gave me this and told me he had re-programmed it to find the "fraud", AKA you. But, with my new ninja senses... I could tell something wasn't right! Anyone who disagrees, anyone who questions “Jesse”... disappears.

Jesse: Oh, they must hate me...

Ivor: It’s... certainly not helping your reputation, no. But I knew that Jesse, the REAL Jesse, would never act like that! That’s why I decided to try and use this opportunity to discover the truth. Luckily, it worked out... because I would’ve felt terrible about killing you!

Radar: Classic thing to say to your friends.

Ivor: I can tell you’re being sarcastic, but you’d be surprised.

Petra: Hm. Yeah.

You were really gonna kill me?!
That was dumb.
Like you could.
...

Jesse: Wait, wait, wait... if you weren’t convinced, you would’ve KILLED me?

Ivor: The Admin’s turned everything upside-down, Jesse! It’s very confusing up there! Speaking of whom, I can’t spend much more time down here.

Jesse: Ivor... even coming from you, that is one dumb plan.

Petra: Yep.

Ivor: Oh, give me a break, would you? The Admin has made everything VERY confusing. I’m a desperate man! Speaking of whom, I can’t spend much more time down here.

Jesse: (Scoffs) Please, as if you could’ve actually killed me.

Ivor: I’m a ninja now, Jesse. You’d be surprised just how deadly I can be.

Radar: Anyone else got chills? I got chills from that one.

Ivor: Wait, but what am I doing wasting time talking?!

Petra: I’ll admit, you’ve gotten better since we were last hanging out. I was impressed.

Ivor: I don’t do it for the compliments, Petra, but they certainly don’t hurt. Wait, but what am I doing wasting time talking?!

Ivor: If I don’t get back to the prison soon and report in, the Admin will know that something isn’t right.

Jesse: That’s perfect! You can make up a lie and he’ll never suspect that I’m actually down here...

Ivor: Which will buy you the time you need to find Fred's weapon!

Radar: HOLD ON, how’d you know about that?

Ivor: I’m a ninja! Anyway... that plan is all well and good, but what exactly should I tell the Admin? It needs to be plausible, but dramatic.

Petra: Yeah. Believable, but entertaining.

Ivor: Realistic... but shocking.

Petra: Within the realm of possibility, but against all odds.

We're still imprisoned.
I died trying to escape.
Tell him you killed me.
...

Jesse: Just tell him that I’m still obediently doing my time in The Sunshine Institute.

Ivor: Mm, yes. I’m sure descriptions of your tear-stained cheeks and remorseful eyes will be quite the hit.

Petra: You’re a real poet, Ivor.

Ivor: "Ninja!"

Jesse: Tell him I died trying to flee The Sunshine Institute. Fluff up his ego, let him think he built an inescapable prison.

Ivor: Ah, yes. A fed ego IS a happy ego, after all...

Jesse: Okay. Tell him that I escaped, but that you tracked me down and... took me out.

Ivor: Yes. I’m sure he’ll be delighted by the description of our epic confrontation, your final desperate struggles to cling to a fading reality...

Petra: You’re a real poet, Ivor.

Ivor: "Ninja!"

Radar: Parrots!

Ivor: What?

Radar: You... uh... could say Jesse was pecked to death by parrots. Deadly... prison parrots.

Ivor: Yes, I am definitely going with that. And I look forward to getting to know YOU better!

Ivor: I’m sorry I can’t stay longer, but I must go.

Jesse: Go. We'll see you when we get back to the surface. (Eyes amulet) Oh, wait! Can I... borrow that amulet?

Ivor: Certainly, but why?

Jesse: Long story involving a portal and a magic frame, but it'll help us get home.

Ivor: Please hurry. It’s... getting dire up there. SMOKE BOMB!

Ivor throws a smoke bomb and the group start coughing. Jesse looks back to see Ivor, still visible and awkwardly backing away.

Ivor: You saw nothing...

Ivor jumps away.

Petra: We all just saw that, right? I didn’t, like, hallucinate ninja Ivor?

Radar: Nuh uh.

Petra: Just when I thought that crusty dude couldn’t get any weirder...

Jesse places the minecarts back onto the tracks.

Jesse: And we're ready to roll. Come on, guys.

The gang set off for Romeoburg.

Romeoburg[]

The group arrive at Romeoburg and exit the minecarts. They stand in front of a large fortified entrance. The sounds of grunting and chanting are audible from the other side of the entrance. Jesse pulls out the compass, which points directly towards the entrance.

Jesse: Looks like the compass is pointing right to that building...

Radar: Oh, good. It only sounds like there are a few... thousand... big, scary people between us and there.

Val: HALT! You there! What business have you?

Jesse looks up to the top of the entrance, where two guards are standing.

Jesse: I, um, think we need to go into that building behind you.

Radar: If that's okay!

Val: Uhh, y’know, it is in fact NOT okay, okay? Now just... move along and don’t go anywhere near the building, or we will sic our army on you.

Soup: Or we'll sic our army on you! Wouldn't want to unleash the force of our army!

Val: And it's a mighty... army.

Soup: Mightiest army I know.

Wait, we're here to join.
Whoa, let's be cool.
Bring them on out!
...

Jesse: Yes, we’ve heard amazing things about your army. Because... we’re the... new recruits.

Radar: But Jesse, we're not really-

Jesse nudges Radar.

Soup: Wow, that’s great. We should let ‘em in. ‘Cause we really don’t have a-

Val: (Nudges) Shut it. Ahem. We doubt your claims. This is my doubt-y face. Hey, army! You too, Jeff! Let's take these invaders out!

Jesse: Whoa, let’s cool it on the army. We’re all friends here.

Val: That is exactly what a NON-friend would say.

Soup: Yeah, NON-friend!

Val: Woo, I’m afraid you leave us no choice. Hey, army! You too, Jeff! Let's take these invaders out!

Jesse: I’ve fought creepers, zombies, a giant computer, a witherstorm! Bring out your army. We can take it.

Val: You are... not leaving. Oh, you’ll regret... not leaving, after you’ve tasted the wrath of our... mighty army.

Suddenly, a record scratch is heard and the chanting noises stop. Music begins to play in the background. Soup quickly runs over to turn off the music.

Radar: Uhh, that's weird.

Soup: It's not weird. The army just, just, uhhh... took a power nap! Now, they’re STRONGER than ever. Yeah, heheheh. Thanks to their nap.

Val: Yeah. We’re not gonna ask you again, all right? You just skedaddle before our... well-rested army makes you regret it!

Soup: They're gearing up!

Val: Yeah... it's the biggest army you've ever heard, right here.

Soup: Nothing is scarier about an army than its SOUND. Yeah...

Petra: Ugh... this is so sad.

Was that an audio disk?
[Pretend to Beg]
Wait, Binta sent us.
Challenge accepted.
I said bring it on!
...

Jesse: Was that an audio disk?

Val: YOU'RE an audio disk.

Soup: Yeah, what kind of morons would have a jukebox sitting just out of view behind the city’s parapets-

Val: Soup! Fine, you have outfoiled us... we don't have an army.

Soup: Mm, yeah, I know. But, uh... still can’t let you in. Sorry.

(If Jesse didn’t say they wanted to join the army)

Jesse: (Kneeling) Please, please, PLEASE don’t sic your army on us!

Petra: Oh, please, please. We want to live...

Soup: Listen, it’s not a real army. It’s just a jukebox recording, okay?

Val: Please, stop crying. We’re not gonna hurt you... but we can’t let you in.

(If Jesse said they wanted to join the army)

Jesse: Binta sent us to join your army.

Petra: Uh, yeah. Real... psyched about it.

Soup: Ooh, ooh, ooh, can we let them join our army? Oh, please, oh, please, oh PLEASE! Can they be in our army? I’ll be good. I PROMISE!

Val: We don’t HAVE an army, Soup. Besides, remember what happened to our real army? They all died in that infernal challenge room. (To Jesse) I’m sorry, but... we can’t open the gate. You’ll just have to find your compass path-finding jollies elsewhere.

(If Jesse didn't say to bring out the army)

Jesse: Bring out your "army!" I'm happy to take them on.

Soup: Oh, oh, and they’re happy to take you on, uh huh. But, uh... they’re still getting ready, and... it’s gonna be a while. And you’ll just get bored waiting, so you should probably just leave.

Val: Augh, all right. We- we don't... have an army, exactly.

(If Jesse said to bring out the army)

Jesse: Did you not hear me? I said bring it on! I'm ready to fight this army of yours.

Soup: Oh, oh, and they’re happy to take you on, uh huh. But, uh... they’re still getting ready, and... it’s gonna be a while. And you’ll just get bored waiting, so you should probably just leave.

Val: Augh, all right. We- we don't... have an army, exactly.

Val: You seem skeptical, like you don’t even believe our army is real.

Soup: Like you think it's just a disc that I put in a jukebox!

Val: Well, let me tell YOU that...

Jesse glares.

Val: (Sigh) You're right. It's not real.

Soup: Mm, yeah, I know. But, uh... still can’t let you in. Sorry.

Val: Really, it’s for your own good. That building you're pointing at? That's Romeo's challenge.

Soup: Yeah, it's nothin' more than a death-trap. The worst kind of trap...

Val: Which is why we vowed to keep everyone out. Even relentless travelers like you. I mean... you should thank us for keeping you away from it, okay? We’re doing you a solid.

Soup: Yeah, duh!

Val: "Thank you, Val and Soup, for doing us a solid."

Soup: "It’s our pleasure! We’re kind-hearted guards, who do what we can every single day!"

Val: (Fist bump) Doin' solids, savin' lives.

Soup: Gotta say, it feels good. Real good.

I can beat his challenges.
We can wait you out.
Help us help you.
...

Jesse: I escaped Romeo’s highest security prison. The Sunshine Institute? I think I can handle some little "challenge."

Soup: Whoa, that's hardcore.

Val: Whoa, yeah. Anyone who escaped that place? Mad props.

Jesse: Fine by me. We'll just wait until you change your minds. Waiting... and waiting... and waiting. Ya know... if we were let into the challenge room, we’d probably be done with it already. We’d be away, and out of your hair, and I wouldn’t still be talking...

Val: O-okay, fine! Just... stop.

Jesse: We’re here to defeat Romeo and STOP all of his challenges! Help us help you.

Val: Uh... help... us?

Radar: Yeah! Logically, we’re helping you more than you’re helping us, which wouldn’t help us help you. BUT helping us would help us help you, more than you’ve ever helped anyone. So...

Soup: Ahh... my brain hurts!

Val: I can't argue with your... word magic.

Petra: You don't know who you're dealing with. We just escaped Romeo’s highest security prison, The Sunshine Institute.

Soup: Whoa, that's hardcore.

Val: Whoa, yeah. Anyone who escaped that place? Mad props.

Val: Open... the gate!

Soup: On it.

Soup runs towards the audio disk.

Val: No, Soup. The- the gate. Yeah, the REAL gate...

Soup: Right. On it!

The gate is opened and the group make their way into the abandoned town. A llama approaches the group.

Petra: Whoa, weird llama.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Lluna greets the llama and they both lay down.

Jesse: What are they doing?

Soup: Negotiating terms.

Jesse: Uh huh...

Both llamas approach Jesse and spit on them.

Jesse: Ugh...

Val: Oh! You've got a pet llama too.

She's only a pack animal.
Yeah, she's my pet llama.
I'm just llama-sitting.
...

Jesse: Oh, she's not my pet. She's my pack animal. She just holds my stuff.

Lluna bleats.

You don't need an owner.
Just not feeling it.
I'm not ready.
...

Jesse: You're a strong independent llama. You don’t need to define your life with a pet-owner relationship.

Jesse: I'm sorry, Lluna. I'm just not feeling a pet-owner vibe here. Maybe... we can still be friends?

Jesse: It's not you, it's me. I'm just not ready to commit to a new pet relationship. Maybe... we can still be friends?

Jesse says nothing.

Jesse: Yeah, she's my pet. We've got a real bond.

Jesse pets Lluna, who spits again.

Val: Yeah, oh, oh, so I can... see...

Jesse: Oh, she's not my pet. I'm just looking after her for someone as a favor.

Lluna bleats.

You don't need an owner.
Just not feeling it.
I'm not ready.
...

Jesse: You're a strong independent llama. You don’t need to define your life with a pet-owner relationship.

Jesse: I'm sorry, Lluna. I'm just not feeling a pet-owner vibe here. Maybe... we can still be friends?

Jesse: It's not you, it's me. I'm just not ready to commit to a new pet relationship. Maybe... we can still be friends?

Jesse says nothing.

Jesse says nothing and Lluna bleats.

You don't need an owner.
Just not feeling it.
I'm not ready.
...

Jesse: You're a strong independent llama. You don’t need to define your life with a pet-owner relationship.

Jesse: I'm sorry, Lluna. I'm just not feeling a pet-owner vibe here. Maybe... we can still be friends?

Jesse: It's not you, it's me. I'm just not ready to commit to a new pet relationship. Maybe... we can still be friends?

Jesse says nothing.

The llama approaches Jesse and sniffs them.

Radar: She must smell Lluna on you.

[Greet Llama]
[Shoo Away]
...

Jesse pretends to sniff the llama.

Jesse glares at the llama and it moves out of the way.

Jesse wipes their forehead.

The group make their way through the abandoned town. Jesse looks towards a pool of lava.

Jesse: This place is a wasteland.

Soup: Yeah, uh, having a town where everyone enters a mysterious challenge room then never comes out will do that.

Radar: I, uh, suppose that, uh... might effect population levels a little.

Val: We still don’t feel good about permitting you in the challenge room, especially unarmed. BUT, we’ll trade you some gear if you can build something to scare off future unwanted visitors.

Soup: You know, like a snowman. Or a huge flower!

Val: Just... make something that will help us strike fear into the hearts of all who would see it. Keep people off our backs.

Soup: Something to give us a little me-time.

The guards give Jesse some blocks of clay and dirt, as well as a Redstone block. Jesse approaches an empty platform.

Place at Least Four Block
Place Nothing

Val: Oh, wow. THAT will give me nightmares. Haha. Well done. Soup: Yes, wonderfully horrifying.

Val: Hey, uh... that's, uh... that's a choice.

Soup: I mean, it's KINDA scary if you squint your eyes and...

Val: (Sigh) Yeah, well... guess I should’ve said it has to be good. But, a deal’s a deal.

The group make their way towards a line of armor stands, each with a set of armor on them.

Radar: Nothing organized. Not alphabetized. Not even sorted by material. This is barbaric!

Soup: This is what we managed to salvage from the goofballs- uh, I mean residents... who tried entering.

(Brought Lluna)
...

Jesse looks over at Lluna, who is sniffing a patch of dirt.

Petra: Treasure-sniffing llama, eh?

Jesse looks at the sets of armor.

(Optional Interactions)
...

Talk to Lluna
Look at The Tooth Chipper
Look at Goofball Glory
Look at Llama Brown-ish
Look at Please Don't Hit Me
Look at Dented Danger
Look at Feelin' Cute
Look at Armor Number 7
Look at Stripes 'n' Straps

(If Jesse brought Lluna from the Sunshine Institute)

Jesse: Let's see what you found, Lluna.

Jesse digs up the block of dirt, revealing a set of golden armor.

Radar: Ooh, that's a beaut!

Petra: Solid sniffin', Lluna.

Lluna bleats.

Soup: (To other llama) How come YOU didn't sniff that out?

Look at Golden Armor
...

Soup: Um... how 'bout I call this one the uh... the uh... Golden Apple! Yeah... I might just be hungry.

Soup: Don’t try to eat armor. Best advice I ever heard.

Soup: Poor goofballs. Cut down in their prime.

Soup: Don’t ask me how I come up with the names. Sometimes inspiration just comes to ya, y’know?

Soup: Armor of such fine quality, you just wanna crouch and yell, “Please don’t hit me!”

Soup: Dangerous... but also damaged, so it’s more relatable.

Soup: You know, like... one... trillion outta ten! Yeah!

Soup: Cause... it's the seventh. What do you want? Everybody's got off days, you know?

Soup: That was one day when I was like, “Soup, how many straps can you put on that armor?” Turns out a lot, is the answer!

Choose Golden Apple
Choose Anything Else

(If Jesse brought Lluna from the Sunshine Institute and dug up the block of dirt)

Jesse: Now THAT is armor fit for a challenge room.

Petra: It's so shiny, you can see yourself defeating the challenge room.

Jesse, Petra and Radar equip their sets of armor. They approach the guards, who are holding a stash of weapons.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jesse takes a sword and pickaxe.

Jesse takes a pickaxe.

Radar takes a bow and arrow.

Soup: Aww, good luck.

Val: Oh, you poor doomed souls...

(Brought Lluna)
...

Lluna stops, looks back at the other llama and bleats.

Jesse: Good thinking, Lluna. We'll be back for you soon.

Radar: I hope.

The group make their way across the bridge and into Romeo's challenge. They find themselves in an enormous arena, with a large door at the end. They make their way down a wide flight of stairs. Jesse pulls out the compass, which points directly at the door.

Jesse: The cabin must be through that door.

Petra walks over a golden pressure plate and a waterfall is dropped over her head from the ceiling.

Petra: Agh! What the...

Radar: Those pressure plates release waterfalls upstairs. It’s so calculated, so precise. Judging by the multiple pressure plates, there’s some complex engineering behind these walls.

Petra: Wouldn’t expect anything less from the guy who made an “icy palace of despair.”

Jesse looks back towards three levers, each inside the stairs they came from. The levers are each connected to walls coloured blue, red and purple.

Jesse: I think this was meant for the three friends. Romeo, Xara and Fred. How do you guys feel about pulling some mystery levers and seeing what happens?

They pull the levers.

Jesse: Here we go...

Recording: Welcome, challengers: Xara, Fred, and... me! Romeo!

Petra: Wow, the Admin designed all this just for his friends?

Recording: Are you ready for the most thrilling, death-defying, heart-pounding challenge you’ve ever experienced?

The group watch as a contraption, consisting of magma blocks and obsidian, emerges from the ground.

Recording: Stage one... BEGIN!

The contraption places 4 magma blocks in a T shape and drops a pumpkin head on top, creating a molten golem. It jumps off of the contraption, accompanied by some magma slimes.

Petra: What are these things?

Jesse: No idea, but they don't look friendly.

(Went With Radar and Lukas)
(Went With Petra and Jack)

Radar: Great, another golem. This time, made of magma...

Petra: At least it’s not another dumb spider puzzle...

The group spread out to fight the monsters.

Recording: Ooh, wow! What a showdown, folks! We're having the time of our lives, aren't we?

(Optional Interaction) Attack Molten Golem
...

Jesse tries to attack the golem with their sword, but is burned and pushed to the ground.

Jesse: Augh! Okay, so poking fire might not be the best idea! We’ve gotta try something else!

Petra takes out some molten slimes with her sword.

Petra: Hyah! Hiyah! Take that, you overgrown barbecue!

Petra rolls over one of the pressure plates and releases a waterfall onto the remaining molten slimes, turning them into cobblestone.

Petra: The waterfalls! Jesse, water turns lava into cobblestone.

Jesse: Yes! We gotta get them under it! All right, golems. Time to get soaked!

Jesse steps onto a pressure plate and releases a waterfall onto the molten golem, turning it into cobblestone.

Jesse: It's minin' time.

Jesse mines through the golem with their pickaxe.

Recording: Congratulations, challengers! Stage one... of six hundred, hah, complete!

Petra: W-what?!

Recording: Stage two. Aaaand... BEGIN!

Several molten golems and molten slimes emerge from the contraption.

Petra: No way we're making it to stage six hundred.

Jesse: Three levers got us into this, so...

Petra: So maybe those three levers will stop it!

Petra points to 3 levers on the top of the contraption, then runs to fight off the monsters.

Jesse: Come on, Radar. Let's bust that machine.

Jesse and Radar run past the monsters. Jesse is intercepted by a golem and slides under its legs, punching the pressure plate underneath them. A waterfall is released onto the golem, turning it into cobblestone.

Jesse: Radar, you have to break the machine! I'll cover you!

Radar: On it!

Radar throws his bow and arrows to Jesse, then hops past the magma blocks to the top of the contraption.

Radar: Ow! Ooh- ah- ooh- hot, hot. VERY HOT!

Jesse looks back as some golems approach them, then climbs up the cobblestone golem. Jesse shoots multiple arrows at a pressure plate each, setting off multiple waterfalls and turning the golems into cobblestone.

Petra: Nice shooting, Jesse!

Radar climbs to the top of the contraption and pulls a lever. Nothing happens.

Radar: Come on, come on, COME ON!

Radar frantically pulls each lever, causing the contraption to randomly move blocks.

Radar: Why! Don’t! You! Come! With! Instructions!

Radar continues to pull the levers, breaking the contraption.

Recording: Now, br-rr...

Radar jumps off of the contraption and runs to Jesse and Petra.

Jesse: Phew.

Radar: That was too close!

Half of the arena floor begins to collapse.

Recording: Now, prepare yourselves for... STAGE SIX HUNDRED!!!

An enormous molten golem, as tall as the room, climbs up onto the arena floor. The group run in the other direction as the golem spits fireballs.

Recording: I see your smiles...

Petra: No one is smiling!

Recording: Now, now. I’m not a monster. There is a crafting table, nearby. (Chuckles)

Jesse eyes the crafting table, which is directly underneath the golem.

Radar: This guy has a twisted way of playing with his friends.

Jesse: Maybe we can bring this one down with water, too.

Petra: Radar and I will be the bait.

Radar: Aw, fine.

Jesse dodges the fireball attacks and moves closer to the golem, while Petra and Radar fight off the slimes. The golem tries to crush Jesse, who rolls out of the way. The golem's fist lands on a pressure plate and a waterfall is released, turning it's entire arm into cobblestone.

Jesse: All right, let’s mine him down to size.

Jesse mines through the golem's arm and moves towards its other arm. The golem tries to crush Jesse, who rolls out of the way. The golem's fist lands on a pressure plate and a waterfall is released, turning it's only arm into cobblestone. Jesse watches in shock as their pickaxe breaks.

Petra: Well, the thing’s not a total dummy. Doesn’t want anything to do with the waterfalls now, does it?

Jesse: Broke my pickaxe anyway, so I guess it’s time for another idea.

Radar: We have gunpowder!

Everyone: TNT!

Radar: Just gotta get some sand and we're set.

Jesse: Right! Good thinking, Radar.

Petra: Radar, get ready. Fire incoming!

The group jump out of the way as a golem spits fire. Jesse runs over to a pile of sand blocks.

Jesse: Just need four sand blocks, quickly.

Jesse digs through the sand blocks, then runs to the crafting table. Petra distracts the golem.

Petra: Hey, golem! Over here!

Radar: Come and get me, you ugly... stack... of... uh... rocks! Come on! Come on, I’m right here!

Petra: Gunpowder placed like an X. Sand on all four sides. C’monn, craft, craft, craft! (To golem) Over here, magma-face! (To Jesse) How's that TNT looking? We can't do this forever!

The golem begins to approach Jesse.

Radar: Almost done over there? Uh, how about now? Oh, man. Jesse, any time now!

Jesse crafts a block of TNT.

Jesse: How'm I supposed to light this thing?

Jesse looks up towards the golem's foot.

Jesse: That might work!

Jesse places the block of TNT underneath the golem's foot. It steps onto the ground, setting off the TNT block and blowing up the arena floor. The golem falls through to a surface of water, underneath the floor.

Recording: Oh! You’ve done it! Oh, yes! The power of our friendship prevaaaiiils!

The door opens.

Petra: Yes!

Jesse: Let’s get outta here, before we stumble on a hidden stage.

(Brought Lluna)
...

The group approach the door at the end of the room, where Lluna is waiting.

Jesse: How the... how did you... why do I even keep asking?

The group leave the arena and exit through the hallway.

Cabin[]

The group make their way to the end of the hallway and into a garden. On the other end of the garden is a cabin.

Jesse: Wow. This is the first place down here that looks... alive.

Radar looks towards a lake of water, nearby.

Radar: Ooh, ooh, perfect.

Radar sits by the lake and soaks his feet with water.

Petra: (Points to cabin) I’ll meet you over there. I'm gonna go take a look around.

(Optional Interactions)
...

Look at Petra
Look at Radar
Talk to Radar
Look at Flowers
Open Gate

Jesse: I wonder if Petra found something.

Jesse: I’m sure this isn’t what you thought you were signing up for. Being an intern doesn’t usually involve deadly adventures.

Radar: Uh, what? Did you say something?

Jesse: Nope! Nothing.

Jesse: How are your feet?

Radar: Ah, better. Still a little crispy, though. Ow, ow, okay. That hurts.

Jesse: Rest up, Radar. You've earned it.

Jesse: So strange to see flowers growing down here. Someone set up these lamps after the bedrocking.

Jesse opens the gate to return to the arena.

Radar: Uh, where are you going? Petra’s waiting for you.

Jesse: Right.

Jesse approaches Petra, who is waiting outside the cabin.

Jesse: How's it looking?

Petra: Doesn’t seem to be anybody around. Nobody inside. Should be safe... safe-ish.

Jesse opens the door and enters the cabin. There are three beds at the other end of the room. One is purple, one is blue and one is red.

Petra: Let’s just find the weapon and get out of here.

Jesse approaches an armor stand.

Jesse: It’s like the one we used to have... back at the treehouse. Until someone... you... broke it.

Petra: Uh huh.

Jesse kneels down to a bookcase.

Jesse: Remember I used to read all the time? Now, I barely do.

Petra: Things change.

Jesse: Yeah...

Jesse takes a look around the cabin, then notices Petra crying.

Jesse: Petra? What's wrong?

Petra: N-nothing. It just reminds me of, uh... this- this story... about puppies. Really... sad story. You know me... can’t help crying about dumb stuff like that. Puppies, little chickens... rabbits that can't find carrots. Just, er... gets me every time.

Aww, makes me cry too.
Tell me the story, then.
Don't lie to me, Petra.
...

Jesse: I get it. Puppies always make me cry, too. Their cute little faces, their little wagging tails...

Petra: Their stupid- I mean, uh... paws? (Sigh) It's not the puppies.

Jesse: Let’s hear it, then. I wanna hear the story.

Petra: Um, so yeah... there- there was this puppy named, uh... Pendergast... and she, uh... fell into a- ugh! There is no puppy!

Jesse: Come on, Petra. You’re lying. We both know it.

Petra: No! Puppies just make me really sad, okay? (Sigh) Fine. I-it's not about the puppies.

Petra: You know, th-they’ve got those dumb faces, and... little stupid paws... and... ugh! (Sigh) Fine. I-it's not about the puppies.

Petra: Doesn’t this remind you of anything? Our friends? We used to hang out in that treehouse all the time. Now, we barely talk. Why does this keep happening? Everyone leaves and I’m- I’m just... by myself again. I... I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I see them one by one just... leaving.

You tend to push people away.
I'm not going anywhere.
I thought you liked that.
...

Jesse: You do kind of... push people away. I don’t think you mean to. But when things don’t go your way, you get distant.

Petra: That’s because I know what’s coming. Better to end it on my terms.

Jesse: Doesn’t that seem a little self-sabotaging?

Petra: Maybe.

Jesse: Not everyone leaves, Petra. I’m not going anywhere.

Petra: Yeah, but maybe that's the problem. What if I want to go somewhere that isn't Beacontown? I'll just be alone again.

Jesse: I... kinda thought you liked it that way. You’ve always had this “I don’t need anybody” thing going on.

Petra: I know. I just... thought I could convince myself, I guess.

Petra: I know you're not worried. You've got your own people... your own life. I... I don't have anyone, without you guys.

Petra: Axel and Olivia are barely around...

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Petra: Who knows how much longer Jack's gonna stay with us?

Petra: We already lost Jack.

Petra: Didn’t take long for the New Order of the Stone to fall apart, did it? My fault for thinking it would be different. Held together longer than most. That doesn’t make it hurt any less, though.

I can find a way to fix this.
Change isn't a bad thing.
We're all still friends.
...

Jesse: I know we’ve drifted apart, but there’s still time to fix it. I know I can do more to keep everyone together.

Petra: I want to believe you, but... you can’t just fix everything.

Jesse: People change, Petra. They grow apart sometimes. That’s not a bad thing.

Petra: That’s easy for you to say. I’m the one who always ends up alone.

Jesse: Just because we have our own lives doesn’t mean we aren’t friends. We still care about each other.

Petra: They'd be here if they cared.

Petra: Maybe you don’t really care.

Petra: I know this isn’t important right now. Let's just find the weapon and get out of here.

Petra approaches three banners on the wall. One is purple, one is blue and one is red. Underneath each banner is an item frame. The purple banner's item frame is empty, the blue banner's item frame contains a book, and the red banner's item frame contains a wooden sword.

Petra: Something’s not right here.

Jesse: The beds don't go with the banners?

(Optional Interactions)
...

Talk to Petra
Look at Purple Bed
Look at Blue Bed
Look at Red Bed
Look at Banners
Look at Sword

Jesse: Petra... I think we should talk about this.

Petra: I told you, i-it's not important. We have bigger things to worry about right now. I get that. It's fine.

It's important to you.
I'm upset, too.
We'll talk later.
...

Jesse: If it’s important to you, then it’s important to me.

Petra: I’m okay. Really.

Jesse: Well, maybe I need to talk. This is upsetting to me, too, you know.

Petra: Sorry, I... I guess I was being a little selfish.

Jesse: We’ll talk later, okay?

Petra: Sure.

Petra: I’m okay. Really.

Petra: We have to take down the Admin. After that... we'll figure out what comes next.

Jesse: This one's purple. Very... regal.

Jesse: Always liked the color blue. Something... peaceful about it.

Jesse: Red bed. Huh... kinda fun to say.

Jesse: Xara... Fred... and Romeo. These must be their banners.

Jesse approaches the wooden sword in the item frame.

Jesse: What about this? It’s a weapon... right?

Petra: It's just a wooden sword. It's like the first thing you learn to build.

Jesse: Hardly an all-powerful superweapon. Let’s keep looking. Something that belonged to Fred...

Jesse picks up one of the beds.

Jesse: Whoa, it's an observer block. What's it looking at? The beds?

Jesse picks up the other two beds.

(Optional Interaction) Misplace Bed
...

(Purple Bed)
(Blue Bed)
(Red Bed)

(Middle Slot)
(Right Slot)

Jesse: That doesn't seem right.

Jesse: I don't think that's right.

(Left Slot)
(Right Slot)

Jesse: Nope. That's not right.

Jesse: Nothing happened.

(Left Slot)
(Middle Slot)

Jesse: I don't think that goes here.

Jesse: Don't think that worked.

Jesse takes back the bed from the slot.

(Misplaced Any Bed 5 Times)
...

Petra: I’m assuming the red bed would go with the red banner, Jesse. Blue bed for Fred. Purple for Xara?

Jesse places the purple bed in front of the left observer.

Jesse: Purple for Xara.

A chiming sound is heard.

Jesse: That did something. One down. Now, the rest of these need to go in the right order.

Jesse places the blue bed in front of the middle observer.

Jesse: Blue for Fred.

Another chiming sound is heard. Jesse places the red bed in front of the right observer.

Jesse: Red for Romeo.

A final chiming sound is heard. A small hole opens in the corner of the room, with a book inside. Jesse picks up the purple bed and puts it into their inventory, before taking the book.

Jesse: Another one of Fred's journals...

Jesse opens the book and starts reading.

Jesse: (Reading) “Dear Xara, if you’re reading this, I’m already gone. I hid this in the one place I knew you would look for it. Fitting the key to ending all this would be here... where it all started. This is the key to defeating Romeo." It says... "#POTATO451."

Petra: "Potato?" That's the weapon? What are... what are we supposed to do with "potato?" That's... not a weapon. It's a root vegetable... and not a very good one. I ju- ugh... I hate potatoes.

As long as it works.
Stop saying potato.
That's the "weapon"?
...

Jesse: I don’t care how silly it sounds, as long as it works.

Petra: Yeah, I guess. Just... "potato?" Sorry, I mean "#POTATO451."

Jesse: Please stop saying "potato."

Petra: Sorry. I guess I should say "#POTATO451."

Jesse: That’s what it is? That’s so dumb!

Petra: Right?! "#POTATO451"...

Petra: Don’t act like you’re not surprised, too. "#POTATO451"... can't believe it.

Jesse: (Reading) “Take this word of passage and use it at the primary terminal. You can take away his power and end this.” Word of Passage... huh. I guess that's the potato.

Petra: (Reading) “I still have hope for Romeo. He just wanted us to stay together, more than anything. I know that’s why he’s doing this. Maybe I’m being foolish, but I need to know for sure before taking this step. Though, I guess if you’re here... I got my answer. Maybe someday, we’ll be together again. Your friend, always... Fred.” I kind of... feel bad for them. Don't you?

It's none of our business.
They had it coming.
Yeah, me too.
...

Jesse: Their private affairs have nothing to do with us. We got what we came for. We should go.

Petra: You really think this has nothing to do with us? Don't you get it?

Jesse: It’s kind of their fault, isn’t it? They chose to be friends with Romeo. Gave themselves enough power to destroy the world.

Petra: He wasn't always like that, though. I mean, look at this.

Jesse: Yeah, I feel kind of bad for them, too. This wasn’t easy... for any of the admins.

Petra: They really cared about each other.

Petra: Maybe you don't, but I can't help it.

Petra: Everyone talks about Romeo like he was this controlling monster, but... Fred wrote that Romeo just wanted to keep them together... more than anything. Isn’t that what I’ve been doing? Especially to you? I don’t want you to feel forced to keep doing something you don’t want to. I don't wanna be that person. Or... or make you feel scared to tell me the truth.

Don't compare yourself to Romeo.
You're not THAT tough.
But then you get upset...
...

Jesse: You are nothing like the Admin. Don’t compare yourself to him.

Petra: Even he didn't start out that way. It just got... bad. I don’t wanna cross that line, too.

Jesse: (Scoffs) As if you could force me to do anything.

Petra: Guess I should give you more credit.

Jesse: I don’t wanna hurt your feelings, but... I do kind of feel like you’d get mad if I didn’t want to adventure anymore.

Petra: I'm sorry. I just... didn't wanna lose you. And that doesn't make it okay. I- I know that.

Petra: Maybe the damage is already done, then.

(Said "You're an adventurer!")
(Said "Your 'thing' is friendship.")
(Said "Only you can answer that.")
(Said Nothing)

Petra: I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said. Adventuring is what I’m good at. It’s where I belong... not in Beacontown.

Petra: I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said, about how friendship is my thing. But I don’t think I can just stay put, you know... in Beacontown.

Petra: I’ve been thinking a lot about what you said, about how I need to figure things out for myself. And I think- I think that's out there... not in Beacontown.

Petra: I’ve been thinking a lot about our conversation before, about what I should be doing. And I think I’ve realized, whatever it is... it’s not in Beacontown.

Petra: But, I don’t want to... lose you. You mean a lot to me, Jesse. I- more than anyone else, you've been there. And I... I don’t wanna leave if it means. (Trails off) You're my best friend, Jesse.

I'll be right by your side.
I'll always wait for you.
...

Jesse: I'll be right there with you, Petra. If you think your place is out there... then so is mine.

Petra: Thank you.

Petra cries and hugs Jesse.

Jesse: I always knew you were a big ol' softy.

Petra: (Sniff) You'll never be able to prove it.

Jesse: (Chuckles) We'll see.

Jesse: You have to do what’s best for you, Petra. And no matter how far away that takes you... you’ll always know where to find me.

Petra: I'm gonna miss you.

Petra cries and hugs Jesse.

Jesse: I always knew you were a big ol' softy.

Petra: (Sniff) You'll never be able to prove it.

Jesse: (Chuckles) We'll see.

Petra: I guess... you don't feel the same way. (Sniff) That answers that, then.

Petra: We’d better get that book back to the portal.

Jesse: Right. Let's go stop the Admin. His days of being "Jesse" are over.

Jesse and Petra leave the cabin and the group set off for the Oasis.

The Oasis[]

The group make it back to the Oasis. They stare at the rebuilt portal at the other side of the city.

Petra: Whoa... she did it.

Radar: This is it, then.

Jesse: Time to call the others. We're getting out of here.

Jesse sets off a firework and Xara comes running.

Xara: What do you think you're doing? The portal is hidden for a reason. To keep things away!

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jesse: We're still missing Jack, and this is how we get him back with us.

Jesse: There are people in Fred's Keep who're coming with us.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Jesse: This is our way to get Jack and Nurm. We need them.

Jesse: We're still missing Nurm.

Xara: (Sarcastically) Great. That won't be a burden.

Radar: Sounding pretty Admin-ish there, Xara.

Xara: The weapon is what we need. Not bodies to throw at the problem. People just complicate things. Make everything messy. Inefficient.

You can't always work alone.
Maybe you're the problem.
No one gets left behind.
...

Jesse: It takes a village, Xara. You knew that once.

Xara: Right. And then I learned that lesson.

Jesse: You've done nothing but lead us astray, since we've been down here. Could be that you're the burden.

Xara: Funny, I don't remember you getting a portal working again.

Jesse: No one, NO ONE, gets left behind. Ever.

Radar: I mean... that's not exactly true.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Xara: You did leave that Villager in my cell, when we left the prison.

Xara: Yes. That furry one, the weird... horse. You left her in the prison.

Jesse: But... we needed- well... from now on, then!

Xara: Might be your downfall, waiting on others. Better be careful about that.

Xara: Sure. Now you clam up.

Xara: As you can see, the portal's fully functional. You complete your end.

Jesse: (Pulls out amulet) Yup. I think this should send us home. (Pulls out book) And there's Fred's "weapon."

Xara takes the book and opens it, reading through.

Xara: "Potato." Hm...

Petra: Weird, right? I-I thought it was weird.

Xara: Fred trusted him. He went to Romeo with the best of intentions and was... was... augh! There is no redemption in Romeo. None. He's gone. Needs to be stopped, once and for all. He deserves it. Worse. For this and everything else. It's the only way.

Only if it gets to that point.
Fred wouldn't approve.
We're not doing that.
...

Jesse: If it comes to that, maybe.

Radar: Jesse, we can't just... take him out.

Xara: There is no maybe.

Jesse: You know that's not what Fred would have wanted.

Xara: No, you're right. But Fred is dead because of his heart. Something else has to be tried.

Jesse: We're not killing him. That's not the way we do things.

Radar: Yeah, we're heroes!

Xara: Don't wanna get your hands dirty? Fine, I will.

Xara: No argument? Huh. I wouldn't have thought you'd agree.

Radar: But, heroes are supposed to help people! Not hurt them...

Xara: Romeo deserves what's coming to him. Fred should be avenged. Fred was the best of us, cut down. I can't let it stand.

Heroes are better than that.
Romeo can still be saved.
We'll make sure he pays.
...

Jesse: Going after revenge would make us just like Romeo, Xara. We're better than that.

Radar: Yeah!

Xara: Well, I guess we'll have to see if Romeo understands anything but violence.

Jesse: Romeo regretted what he did. He planted a tree for Fred. We saw it.

Xara: A tree?! A memorial is too little.

Radar: Well, what about that whole game he built? He clearly cared about you!

Xara: Once.

Jesse: Romeo did awful things... we'll make sure he pays for them.

Xara: Glad to hear it.

Radar: I'm not...

Xara: The time for silence is far behind us, Jesse.

Xara: Romeo destroyed my world and I wasn't there to help it. He's stolen it from me. There is no rebuilding. I have nothing, now. It's really over. All the things we made.

[Give Xara's Bed]
We're here for you.
I'm so sorry, Xara.
...

Jesse: Here. I found this, and... there are good things left, if you look for them.

Jesse gives Xara her bed.

Xara: That you would- I... I'm not used to being wrong. Thank you. But we still need to move forward.

Jesse: You have us, Xara. Me, Petra, Jack, Radar and everyone else. We're not going anywhere.

Xara: I've heard that from a lot of people.

Jesse: I'm so sorry, Xara. I know what it feels like to lose-

Xara: You really don't But you might soon, if we don't end this.

Xara: You see, there is nothing to be said that could bring it back.

Xara: All right, let's get this over with. Hand over that trinket of yours-

Suddenly, a loud thud is heard.

Petra: Uh... Jesse?

The group look up as the giant Enderman teleports into the Oasis. It screeches and rips the portal building apart.

Radar: That's our way home!

The Enderman looks towards the group.

Petra: Oh, man...

Jesse: Everyone, get out of its way!

The group hide behind some stone blocks. Radar looks the other way.

Radar: (Points) It's the Fred folk!

Jesse: Those are NOT the people from Fred's Keep... those are mobs!

Jesse looks towards many zombies and spiders approaching the city.

Jesse: Just what we needed.

(Gave Xara Her Bed)
...

Xara: To find me a bed, when I had been so unhelpful... go. Mobs don't stand a chance.

Xara pulls out her sword and runs to fight off the monsters.

The Enderman picks up the stone platform that Jesse and Radar are hiding on. Jesse jumps down onto the ground and looks up, as Radar falls from the platform. The Enderman chases after Radar.

Radar: Jesse, help! Don't let it eat me! I'm really not tasty! I'm not!

Petra: I know that Enderman wouldn’t really eat Radar, but...

Jesse pulls out their sword and takes out the nearby zombies and spiders.

Radar: No! I will not run anymore!

The Enderman screeches at Radar, who has stopped running. Jesse runs towards Radar.

Radar: So you just do your worst, you-

Jesse pushes Radar out of the way, taking his place to be grabbed by the Enderman. It screeches. Jesse pulls out their sword and whacks the Enderman's arm, but it continues to screech.

Radar: You, let Jesse go! Don't you have any decency?

The Enderman looks down.

Radar: It is NOT COOL to go around smashing everything up, making a mess, and grabbing people! Aaaaaah! EAT THIS!

Radar runs at the Enderman and whacks its leg with his shield. The Enderman lets go of Jesse. Jack catches Jesse before they plummet to the ground.

Jack: Ha, looks like all my training from Marsh Hoppers of the Har'lang Swamps really paid off.

Jesse: Jack!

Jesse hugs Jack. Petra joins in.

(Accepted Porkchop's Deal)
(Refused Porkchop's Deal)

Petra: Jack!

Jack: Hey, guys. Pretty cool, right?

Jack: You thought a little fall would get the better of the Velvet Tornado? Please.

Jesse looks back as Fred's people arrive in the Oasis.

Binta: For Fred's Keep! For the future! Fight!

(Refused Porkchop's Deal)
...

Jack: Someone's gotta catch me up, here.

Radar: They’re on our side. They helped us back in Fred’s Keep!

Jack: Welp, the more the merrier!

(Brought Nurm)
...

Nurm approaches the group and sees Jack.

Nurm: ["Jack!"]

Jack and Nurm perform a handshake.

Jack: Time to let my sword get a taste of monster-hide. It’s hungry! Yaaaaah!

Jesse turns towards the broken portal building.

Jesse: We have to repair the building, otherwise that Enderman is never going to leave us alone.

Jesse and Petra run towards a pile of cobblestone and mine through it.

Jesse: Nothing like a little pressure to make building fun...

Jesse and Petra rebuild the portal, using the cobblestone blocks. Petra leaves to help fight off the monsters and Jesse approaches the portal frame.

Jesse: Not exactly sure where this’ll bring us... but hopefully, it’ll be close to home.

Jesse puts the Order's amulet into the portal frame, activating it.

Jesse: Everyone! We! Are! Leaving!

(Didn't Give Xara Her Bed)
...

Xara puts away her sword and approaches the building.

(Helped Xara)
(Abandoned Xara)

Xara: Sorry, Jesse. Can't return the favor this time.

Xara: Later, Jesse. Consider us even.

Xara leaves through the portal.

Petra: She left us!

Petra watches as the Enderman continues to chase Radar through the city.

Petra: Oh, boy. Radar...

Jack: We're winning... for now. But they're not gonna be able to hold that line for much longer. Especially not if that Enderman takes the portal apart. It’s bad news.

Radar hides behind a chunk of stone blocks.

Radar: It's after me...

The Enderman looks towards Fred's people and chases after them. Radar comes out of hiding and approaches Jesse.

Radar: More bad news... I think it likes me! But that means I can be a distraction.

Petra: Uh, yeah... if you wanna be STUCK down here.

Radar: I-I know. But if I do that, it'll let everyone get through the portal safe and sound. Yeah. Yeah! I'll totally lead him away and you guys can make a run for it!

Petra: But, that-

Jack: Is pretty darn brave.

You've got nothing to prove.
Great thinking, Radar!
It's too dangerous.
...

Jesse: Radar, you have nothing to prove to us. We know that you're capable.

Petra: Yeah, look how well you did back in Romeo's challenge. You don't have to do this.

Radar: It's... it's not about that. It's about doing what's right.

Jesse: Radar, that's brilliant!

Radar: Thanks, Jesse.

Petra: No way. That is the worst plan. The worst.

Jesse: Being bait for a giant Enderman? Radar, it's too dangerous.

Radar: Hey. I helped defeat that magma golem, didn't I?

Petra: This is... this is way too dangerous, Jesse. Listen to me. We can't let Radar do this.

Radar: I think I'm supposed to be flattered. But no, thank you. My mind is made up.

Radar: No way everyone's getting through the portal with that huge creep hanging around! They'd get left behind.

The people cower in fear as the Enderman peeks into the building they're hiding inside.

Radar: The Enderman is after me... I can buy you time.

Petra: You're our friend, Radar. We're not leaving you down here. We have to stick together.

Radar: This is my time, Jesse. I know it. I have to do this. I can feel it. I mean, it's... it's scary. Like, really scary. But I guess that's really what being a hero is all about, isn't it? Spitting in fate's eye... even when you're really scared?

[Save Fred's People]
[Return With Radar]

Jesse: Go for it, Radar. I'll see you topside.

Radar approaches the Enderman.

Radar: Come and get some of this! Oh yeah, that’s right! I’m talking about these HUUUGE arms!

The Enderman chases after Radar.

Petra: He-

Jesse: Has this. And he's giving us an opening. (To others) Everyone, now! Kent, come on!

Fred's people approach the portal building.

Kent: You could ask more nicely!

Cam: But... where?!

Jack: Anywhere's gotta be better than here!

Jesse: You’re too important to me, Radar. I can’t let you do that. I can’t lose you.

Radar: But... the people?

Jesse: If anyone understands how to stay alive down here, it’s them.

The people call for help as the Enderman rips the building apart.

Jesse: The best thing we can do for them is stop the Admin.

The Enderman looks towards the group and screeches, before ripping a chunk out of the portal building.

Jack: Time just ran out!

Jesse: Everyone, get to the portal!

(Gave Xara her bed)
...

Jesse looks at Xara as she’s fighting off against the mobs

Everyone hops through the portal and travels back to the surface.

Surface[]

Jesse, Petra and Jack arrive back to the surface. They land on a stone floor.

Jesse: Ugh. Pain... everywhere...

Petra: That's it. No more mystery portals... ever.

(Brought Lluna)
(Brought Nurm)

Lluna arrives from the portal and lands on Jack, then spits onto the grass.

Jack: I'm with the llama. (Spits)

Nurm arrives from the portal and Jack catches him.

Nurm: ["Ow! My everything hurts..."]

Jack: Augh! What Nurm said. That was not a quality three-point landing. Sorry, Nurmie.

(Brought Fred's People)
(Brought Radar)

Fred's people arrive from the portal and land on the ground.

Binta: Oof... is everyone all right?

Radar arrives from the portal and lands on the ground.

Radar: Augh- uh- I'm, uh... ergk... uh, gimme a second... worse than the roller coaster... ah, okay...

Jesse looks up in front of them and sees a large monument, with the amulet sculpted as it's exterior.

Jesse: It's the Order's Temple! We did it! We're back!

(Brought Fred's People)
(Brought Radar)

Petra: Radar would be flipping out if he were here right now. (Imitating) "Standing where the great heroes stood! This is amazing!

Jack: Spot on impression.

Petra: I mean, come on, you know he’d be all over historical Order of the Stone sites. He’d probably not want to touch anything. Too scared. It was weeks before he’d touch the Order Hall front door without wearing gloves.

Hey, he deserves to be here too.
He'll be back to see it soon.
It would blow his mind.
...

Jesse: Radar deserves to stand here, too. He’s just as much a hero as the rest of us. He gave Binta’s people the chance to escape and help us stop the Admin.

Jesse: He’ll make it back to us. He’ll just be a little...

Petra: Late? Sure. Bet that’ll bother him, too. He’s always on time.

Jesse: Yeah, this place would've blown his mind. Will. When he sees it.

Jack: He'll see it all, some day.

Petra: Yeah.

Binta: Jesse, we are endlessly grateful to your friend for what he did for us.

Kent: We’d thank him, if we could. We didn’t know if we’d ever see the sky again.

Radar: Oh. Oh, oh, my. This... this is where Soren forged the amulet of the Order of the Stone! This dirt touched their heroic feet! And now, it's touching mine! Oh, no. Oh, no, I’m ruining it... I’m not worthy! Oh, the dirt is warm. Does the dirt feel warm to everyone else? That, that... might actually be my burns from earlier, heh...

This is a special place.
It's just a building.
You're a hero, too.
...

Jesse: Yeah, right? I was flipping out when we first came here, too.

Radar: Wait... the old AND new Order of the Stone walked on this dirt? I’m definitely not worthy!

Jesse: Radar, I hate to interrupt your... excitement, but... it’s a building. I promise you can come sightsee after we defeat the Admin terrorizing Beacontown.

Radar: Okay, if you promise.

Jesse: You're a hero too, Radar. Just like the Order. You saved us more than once, down there.

Radar: I did, didn't I?

Radar: This is amazing.

Radar: Would’ve been nice to show Binta and the others what our world looks like. I hope they're okay...

A firework is set off in the distance. Jesse turns around.

Jesse: Did you see that?

Jesse runs into the Order's Temple and everyone follows. They make their way to the balcony and look outside.

Petra: Okay, somebody tell me I'm losing it. Is that...

Jesse looks over at a giant floating tower in the distance, with lava spilling from it. Fireworks are set off from Beacontown.

Jesse: Beacontown.

Epilogue[]

Lukas enters the Order Hall and approaches the Admin, who is disguised as Jesse and facing the window.

Lukas: Jesse? Man, is it good to see you.

The Admin continues to stand in silence.

Lukas: Where are the others?

The Admin turns around and glares at Lukas. His eyes turn red.

Transcripts
Season 1	The Order of the Stone • Assembly Required • The Last Place You Look • A Block and a Hard Place • Order Up!
Adventure Pass	A Portal to Mystery • Access Denied • A Journey's End?
Season 2	Hero in Residence • Giant Consequences • Jailhouse Block • Below the Bedrock • Above and Beyond