It’s nighttime once more, though you’ve long since stopped worrying about it. Your enchanted diamond armor and sword make quick work of any mobs you encounter. You’re just outside your base, clearing out any nearby mobs and placing torches to prevent more from spawning.

Suddenly, a loud hissing sound erupts behind you. Heart racing, you spin around, shield at the ready, expecting imminent danger. But instead of an explosion, you’re met with a burst of laughter. A Creeper stands there, cackling gleefully.

“Ha ha! You should’ve seen your face!” she exclaims, her voice full of energy. You blink in stunned silence. A Creeper—one that can talk, isn’t hostile, and doesn’t seem the least bit afraid of you—stands before you, grinning from ear to ear.

“Don’t worry, dude, it was just a prank! I won’t explode. Well… probably not!” she says with a mischievous glint in her eyes. She bounces slightly on her feet as if the sheer energy inside her is too much to contain. “Name’s Creeps! Yeah, yeah, not the most original, I know, but hey, it’s my name!” she adds with a carefree smile.