Minecraft: A Pony's Tail

As Torch slipped into unconsciousness, he thought of only one thing; What is going on?

...

"Come on, we have to save them!" Torch shouted above the roaring flames.

The figure opposite of him shook his head, his pale white eyes flickering. "Torch, we can't. The city is doomed."

Torch nearly blew a vein. "What do you mean, doomed! We need to save dad! We need to save the ponies in there! Part of your name is hero, and that's what I've always looked up to. You're my older brother. We can do this." His voice quieted as he continued.

The figure sighed, his breath frosty even in the burning heat. His eyes glowed brighter. "Half Brother. I'm only your half brother."

Torch stomped on the ground, his diamond armor shattering the stone road. "What does it matter! We need to be there! Dad always helped us. Why can't we help him?"

Torch's brother (he had a brother?!) looked straight into Torch's eyes. "I'm sorry. This is for your own good. Even if Pickaxe dies, this is my final merciful act on my little brother. Goodbye."

His horn flashed, and Torch knew no more.

...

Torch woke in a cold sweat, surrounded by Water, Arid, and several of the villagers. They were back in camp.

Before anyone could speak, Torch looked straight into Arid's eyes, and asked: "Who am I?"

Arid froze. He was in his normal form, and he brown eyes blinked. "A common pony told to fulfill a prophecy."

Torch snarled. "Liar! I may not remember much, but I do know that a 'common pony' doesn't normally wear diamond armor! I also know that a common pony doesn't live over a hundred years! I was THERE when Pickaxe burned!"

Arid, his face emotionless, bit his tongue, and prepared a reply, when Torch, in a moment of revelation, blinked and continued:

"As were you."

Silence consumed the small group. Then, without a word, Arid stood up, and slipped into his tent, sealing it behind him.

For another minute, the gathering remained quiet. Then, several of the ponies walked off. Water, however, stayed.

"Torch," he said. "You had a dream? Of Pickaxe? You wore diamond armor?"

Torch nodded. "Yeah. And I learned something else."

Water blinked. "What would that be?"

"I have a brother, and my best theory right now is that he's why I'm here."