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Tommy jolted back. He dodged attack after attack from the most feared villain in L’manburg.

Dream.

He wore a smile mask and a dark green hoodie. No one quite knew what his powers were but it was basic knowledge not to approach him in the dark, since he was able to make voided blades and spikes.

Must be shadow control, Tommy thought.

Tommy pulled out his staff and he swung it towards the Dream, who was way too quick to dodge.

Now you might be thinking, oh is Tommy a hero then if he’s fighting Dream, a Villain.

No.

Tommyinnit was vigilante as a matter of fact. He was just as illegal as Dream but for good reasons.

See, Tommy always wanted to be a hero. But his powers weren’t ‘hero’ enough for the Hero committee, so he had to stick to being a vigilante.

That’s fine with Tommy though, he had a bunch of vigilante friends and even his own vigilante name. But we’d get into that another time.

Tommy’s power was tension ease. Unlike the Warden’s power which was pressure, he could ease tension and sway decisions. But Tommy was not in control of this, so sometimes it was like a charm he couldn’t turn off.

However this was not the case with Dream, Dream was heavily upset with Tommy. This Might be due to the fact that Tommys powers may have an opposite effect sometimes. Or this may be due to the fact Tommy was on patrol and saw an illegal villain.

Despite Purpled telling him they should contact Herobrine and Aquatic, Tommy refused. He wanted to be the one to turn Dream in.

And that he was going to do. If he didn’t die first.

Dream sent another wave of shadow darts at him and Tommy went off running. He hid behind a dumpster in an alley.

“You can’t hide forever Theseus.” Dream mocked and he heard the footsteps get closer.

Suddenly the footsteps stopped. Tommy caught his breathe and looked around the corner.

He heard a voice behind his ear, from the shadows.

“Found you.” Dream smirked and sent a shadow spike through his chest.

Tommy froze. He looked at the spike that was causing him immense pain all over. He looked back at Dream. “Sorry. I don’t like vigilantes that much.” He smiled and sent a couple more daggers through his chest before they faded away.

Tommy shrieked and held his chest. The warm blood flowed into his hands nicely.

He looked at the smile mask once more before Dream faded away into the dark.

Tommy struggled to get up, maybe aquatic could help him. If he was still on patrol, his water manipulation could heal certain wounds. But this one was big.

He stumbled out of the alley way and leaned against the buildings to walk. He didn’t get very far when he ran into a taller figure.

He squinted and looked up, it was Whisper. One of L’manburgs beloved heroes.

He would definitely be turned in now if he didn’t die.

“Holy Heck, kid are you ok?” Whisper asked.

Tommy nodded and tried to walk away but only stumbled in return.

“Wait hold on. You’re Theseus. Blade has been chasing after you for months.” Whisper grabbed Tommys arm and Tommy tensed up. “Calm down. I’m not gonna turn you in. In all fairness Blade actually likes you, and you really could use the help.”

The things Whisper said made sense but Tommy couldn’t process it right now. He could barely speak. He looked up at Whisper again, he looked genuinely concerned.

Tommy clutched his wounds and fell into Whisper. Whisper didn’t revolt the way most heroes would when you touch them. Whisper only picked Tommy up careful not to spill anymore blood.

Tommy couldn’t think anymore and he passed out, most likely due to blood loss.

When he woke up again, he was not where he was supposed to be. He was not in his small room he shared with Tubbo and Ranboo.

He was in a white room, connected to many IV’s.

Oh no. The previous night had caught up with him. He was in a hospital, sure to be taken to Jail immediately after this.

He scanned the room and quickly grabbed a stray syringe. He unhooked all the IV’s that were connected to him and got up. He was immediately met with immense pain and leaned against the wall clutching his stomach.

“As I was saying until you rudely interrupted me Techno-“ A Brunette came into the room followed by someone with pink braided hair. He was cut off when he saw Tommy with the syringe.

The man with pink hair quickly made his way over to Tommy and took the syringe with little struggle. Tommy tried to fight back but he was in so much pain he could hardly move.

Who were these people?! Why were they here?! They must be news reporters or journalists here to interview him before he was sent to a life time in jail.

“Hey calm down.” The brunette said. “We’re not going to hurt you.” He smiled and for once Tommy believed him.

He laid back down on the bed, clutching his wounds around his chest. “Wilbur, go get pain medicine. Alert the doctors he’s awake.” The pink haired one said before Wilbur walked out of the room.

“Who are you? What do you want from me?” Tommy said trying to stay calm but the panic in his voice was visible.

“I’m Techno.” He answered but didn’t acknowledge the other question.

Tommy teared up. He was definitely here to arrest him.

“P-please don’t arrest me. I swear, I just wanted to help people.” Tommy pleaded and Techno looked hurt.

“Give me credit kid, I didn’t want you so I could arrest you. I’m not that low.” Techno said. What? He ‘wanted’ Tommy? What does that mean?!

Tommy stared unconvinced.

“What’s your name?” Techno asked checking the bandages around Tommy’s chest.

“Theseus.” Tommy responded. He was not giving them anymore information than they needed. They already see his face, they could find out more about him once he’s sent to jail.

Techno snorted. “I know that genius. I mean your real name. I already told you mine.”

“You have no reason to hide yours.” Tommy countered and glared.

“Actually I do. But you intrigue me Theseus. I’ve been hunting you down for months, what even is your power? How old are you? I thought you were much older but without your mask you look like a child” The man studied Tommy.

“I’m not a child. I’m 22.” Tommy lied again.

Techno was unconvinced.

“I’m not going to send you to jail, if so I already would’ve done so. Let me properly introduce myself.” The man cleared his throat and held out his hand. “I’m the Blade.”

Tommy froze. No. No he was lying. There’s no way this was the blade.

Then Tommy remembered something before he passed out. Something Whisper had said.

‘Blade has been chasing after you for months.’

The brunette, Wilbur, must’ve been Whisper.

“Now. What’s your name?” Techno asked once more. It felt more like he was demanding it though.

Tommy hesitated. “My name is Tommy.” He wasn’t lying this time.

“I’m going to believe you aren’t lying. Well Tommy, I’ll get straight to the point and we can get to know eachother a bit more afterwards.” He said like that wasn’t intimidating enough. “At first I was hunting you down to turn you into the cops, but you’ve amazed me countless times by avoiding attempts of securing you. I’ve been thinking about taking in a vigilante to train into a hero.” The blade smiled to him. “After all I was a vigilante too at one point. I see myself in you.”

Tommy froze. This was true. The Blade was a vigilante until Avian recruited him.

“What do you say, Tommy?” Techno smiled nicely.

“My powers aren’t cut out for Hero work. Trust me, I’ve already tried.” Tommy looked away denying the hero.

“That can be rearranged. Whispers powers are mentally and not physically so they weren’t cut out either. But now he’s one of the most loved.” Techno reasoned.

That was true aswell. Whispers powers were mind control, which he activated with his voice. Nothing special, he’s lucky he got training when he was young. His father after all was Avian himself.

“I don’t know.” Tommy trailed off.

Techno nodded. “How old are you?” He asked once again.

“I’m 17.” Tommy admitted.

This took Techno off guard, but he quickly recovered.

“What’s your power?” Techno interviewed him. Tommy didn’t like this but he might have a shot at being a hero.

But that meant leaving his Vigilante friends and possibly fighting against them.

“Tension ease. I don’t know, we never had much money to investigate further. It’s just a guess.” Tommy played with his hands.

“We can fix that. With a few test we should be able to narrow it down. Do you think you’d want to be a hero?” Techno looked at him, possibly studying his body type and physical abilities.

Tommy looked up at the man. Does he really mean this? Or is this some sick joke? It’s been Tommys dream since he was a kid. Of course he wanted to. But what about his roommates? And his friends? Would he be able to see them again?

Tommy shook the thoughts away. Just say yes. You can run away if things get too hard, and like that the words flowed from his mouth. “Yes. I do.” Tommy said, heart caught in his chest.

“That was the cheesiest thing I’ve ever walked into.” Tommy looked up to the brunette back with medicine, he handed to Tommy.

Tommy swallowed them quickly as the pain increased.

“Shut up Wilbur, I’m recruiting a Vigilante right now.” Techno glared.

Wilbur only rolled his eyes in return.

Techno turned his attention back to Tommy. “You’ll start out as my sidekick until we get you a license, I’ll mentor you and you’ll go on patrols with me. You are to not fight crime unless I am there to supervise. Got that?” Techno said voice slightly stern but not too strict.

Tommy contemplated again and nodded.

“Awh no fair. I wanted Theseus as my sidekick.” Wilbur frowned dramatically from his seat.

“Maybe if you’re nice I’ll lend him to you for a couple nights.” Techno joked.

This wasn’t as scary as Tommy would’ve thought. But In less than an hour of his consciousness, he had already become a sidekick?!

What world did we live in?

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“Ok we’ll get you checked out of the hospital tonight, how are you feeling?” Wilbur, who was actually Whisper in his civilian form, asked.

“I’m fine.” Tommy said, which wasn’t particularly a lie. He did feel fine, but only because of painkillers and not moving.

Dream was a powerful man and his injuries were hard to heal because they would linger after.

“Tommy, I’ve been meaning to ask. Who did this to you? Was it a Villain or was it a vigilante?” Wilbur questioned Tommy.

Tommys blood ran cold, but hey, atleast it was running.

“Wilbur.” Techno warned but Wilbur pushed.

“We want to help Toms.” Wilbur had already started playing around with nicknames as if he’s getting a little brother for Christmas.

Maybe he is.

Tommy sighed and gave in. He had nothing to hide anymore. “Dream. I was in a fight with him before you found me.”

Wilbur looked terrified. “Wilbur.” Techno nudged him.

“I’ll kill him.” Wilbur said softly.

“Wilbur.” Techno gave him another warning and Wilbur backed off this time.

Tommy felt a silence fill the room and Techno awkwardly broke it. “You haven’t met Phil yet.”

“Who’s that?” Tommy hasn’t heard the name before.

“He’s Avian. He’s gonna kill us for telling you though.” Techno laughed.

Tommy shuttered, he’s heard of Avian turning in many vigilantes. Rosethorn and Frog almost being caught multiple times.

“Don’t worry, we won’t let anything bad happen to you.” Wilbur smiled.

He believed him, for Avian has never murdered a Vigilante. But Dream on the other hand, has.

You see, Dream used to be a hero. He was fired from the committee for killing Vigilantes and disobeying rules. When he left, 404 went with him. Both have become villains since then.

Tommy suspected they were a thing. You know?

Vigilantes were at high risk when around heroes, but if Tommy is accepting Techno’s offer, he would not be a vigilante anymore. He had to leave his past behind him. And maybe he was fine with that.

Techno checked his bandages one more time and helped Tommy get up. Tommy winced as his chest pained, but he stuck through. He’s had injuries before but nothing like this. He’s been a vigilante since he was 13, it was hard not to get injured in a job like that.

“If the pain is too bad we can keep you here for a few more days, and hold off your training.” Techno say but Tommy shook his head.

“No. I’m fine.” Tommy sighed and they walked out of the building, mostly Tommy supported by Techno the entire time.

They loaded into a black car where Techno took the front seat next to a man with golden hair.

“Ah. So you’re the famous Theseus.” The man chuckled. “I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“Tommy, this is Phil.” Techno looked back to him. Tommy recognized the name but kept quiet. This was Avian.

The car began moving and he could feel Avian watching him, observing his entire personality and physical characteristics. “So Tommy, what’s your power?”

Tommy froze again but Techno chimed in. “Undefined. He thinks it’s tension ease but I think it’s something different. If his power was tension ease Dream would’ve held back.”

Phil nodded and Tommy guessed they filled him in on everything.

“Once we get home we’ll run some tests on him.” Phil responded but Wilbur cut in this time.

“Those tests can be exhausting, can’t we hold off until he’s better?” Wilbur reasoned.

“It’s alright, he can handle it Wil.” Techno cut in and the rest of the car ride was silent.

The car came to a stop in front of a huge mansion. Of course they people were rich.

Wilbur helped Tommy out of the car this time. He was supported to a room where Wilbur said he would’ve been staying.

Tommy sat down on the bed, more like collapsed.

“Techno and Phil are getting the exams ready, they shouldn’t be too bad. Just exhausting and they take a lot of energy out of you.” Wilbur smiled and sat next to Tommy. He rubbed circles into his back.

“I’m already exhausted.” Tommy sighed.

Wilbur smiled sadly but didn’t stop rubbing circles. “I know Toms.” Wilbur out a hand through Tommy’s hair. “I’ll be here the whole time though. Don’t worry.”

That was reassuring and Tommy nodded, he trusted him.

Techno came back into the room and attached some wires to Tommy. “This might make you exhausted, and it’s a bit stressful. Tell me when you’re ready.”

Tommy sighed. “No better time but the present.”

Techno nodded and began the test.

Tommy felt slight discomfort at first but it wasn’t too bad, then suddenly his head began to pound. Wilbur only rubbed more circles in his back.

“This may be a Little painful..” Techno trailed off.

“Painful?! You didn’t say that before we started-“ Tommy was cut off by immediate pain jolt through his body.

He screamed louder than he ever had before, his vision was blurry and he was for sure he was going to black out.

The pain spread through his body nonstop. He begged them to stop as he cried, Wilbur placed a protective arm around him bringing him back to reality.

“I’m sorry Toms. I’m so sorry.” Wilbur sounded pained by Tommys sore sobs.

Tommy couldn’t feel himself breathing and then the pain softened but it didn’t go away.

“That’s what I thought.” Techno mumbled.

Tommy leaned into Wilbur gasping for breathe that came through pained sobs. Wilbur hugged Tommy protectively, muttering reassurances. Tommy could barely lift his eyelids as he looked up at Techno.

Techno looked at Tommy and stalked out of the room.

Wilbur just cradled Tommy the same until his sobs died out. Tommy was breathing normally but he was still exhausted when Phil and Techno came back into the room.

“Hey Tommy, how are you feeling?” Phil smiled to him.

Tommy couldn’t speak but Wilbur covered for him. “What were the test results?”

“Mood control. That’s what I thought.” Techno responded.

“That’s great! We can just train him to use it-“ Wilbur began but was cut off.

“It’s stage 4.” Techno said and Wilbur froze.

Let me explain. There were 5 stages of powers that showed how powerful they were, if in the wrong hands they can be used for evil. Like Dream.

A stage 1 power would be something like spinning small objects, while a stage 5 power would be levitating buildings.

Tommy always thought he had a stage one charm power because people were always happy around him. He didn’t realize that people being upset with him was his fault too.

“That’s okay, we can just train him. I mean You have a stage 5 power but Phil was still able to train you.” Wilbur reasoned.

Techno nodded. “I still plan to train him, it’s just more serious than I thought. I’d like to have more help, especially since his power is verbal like yours. I can train him physically but I’d rather you train him verbally.”

Wilbur nodded. “That makes sense.”

“Phil will oversee his training and arrange what missions he can and can’t go on. We also need to get him new gear, that mask and hoodie aren’t enough to hide his identity.” Techno said, Tommy felt offended. He quite liked his mask. But he guessed a cape could be cool.

Techno put a hand on Tommys forehead. “You’ll feel better once you rest. In the morning we can start teaching you the basics. Hero training is more of an on the job type of training anyway.” Techno ruffled Tommys hair. “Get some rest Theseus.”

Then he and Phil walked out of the room. Tommy was afraid that Wilbur would leave, he didn’t want to be alone. But he could barely keep his eyes open.

Wilbur rubbed his arm. “It’s okay Toms. I’m not going anywhere.” Wilbur reassured.

With his fears put to rest, he was able to fall asleep silently without a word spoken.

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“Rise and shine Theseus.” A monotone voice shouted.

Tommy opened his eyes when the room got brighter. He saw Techno standing in front of the now open curtains.

“Get ready, we’re gonna start training.” Techno stated.

“Wha-“ Tommy checked his phone. “It’s 7 in the morning!”

Techno only nodded. “Crime waits for no one. Get dressed and meet me downstairs.” Techno said before walking out.

Tommy looked over and saw a red and white shirt laid down on the bed for him. He also saw a pair of ripped jeans next to them. Tommy took the clothes and got dressed, then he walked downstairs.

Wilbur and Phil must still be asleep, or on patrol. It seemed like there was no inbetween.

Techno was in the kitchen and he slid a bowl of cereal to Tommy. “How do you feel?”

Tommy took the bowl and sat at the table. “Fine.” He said before devouring his bowl of cereal.

“Slow down. You’re going to choke.” Techno warned and Tommy slowed a bit. He doesn’t eat as much as he should but often enough to be functional.

After Tommy finished eating, Techno led him to a bigger room with a bunch of wooden swords and mats scattered around.

“When you’re with me, we’ll focus on your strength and agility. You’ll need it since your power is verbal.” Techno instructed and handed Tommy a wooden sword.

“Right. Last night Wilbur said something about your power being stage 5.. Techno, what’s your power?” Tommy took the wooden sword and swung it around a few times to test it.

“Blood manipulation.” Techno said and grabbed a wooden sword for himself.

Blood manipulation?! Stage 5 too?! He could make anyone do what he wanted, he could control them or make them bleed out. Man was this guy strong, no wonder he was Number 1 in the country.

Dream would’ve been Number 2 if he hadn’t gone haywire. Now that spot was taken By Pandas the Flame Hero.

“Enough small talk. Let’s get started.” Techno said and went into a protective stance with his sword. “Come at me like I’m a villain.”

Tommy nodded, he always did training with Purpled back at his old apartment. He lunged for Techno and swung his sword. Techno countered it immediately and used his leg to knock Tommy to the grown.

Tommy gasped as the air was knocked out of him and he hit the matted floor.

“You shouldn’t lunge so openly, I had enough time to lodge a sword into your chest.” Techno stated and held out his hand to help Tommy up. Tommy took it and nodded.

They went back and forth with Techno making comments and small adjustments to Tommys stance and attacks.

Eventually Tommy was gasping for breathe on the ground. Techno seemed unaffected. “That’s all we’ll do for today, like I said you learn more on the job.”

Wilbur walked in with two bottles of water. “Hey heroes, you guys almost finished?” He chimed happily and handed the water to Techno and sat Tommys bottle on the ground next to him. “Geez Tech, he looks exhausted- go easy.” Wilbur placed a hand on Tommy neck to cool him down.

“We just finished. I only taught him the basics.” Techno said drinking his water.

Tommy sat up finally catching his breath and chugged the water down.

“Slow down.” Techno warned and Tommy obeyed.

“We should get started on my lessons, they aren’t as exhausting as Technos.” Wilbur said and Techno nodded. “What do you say Toms?” Wilbur played around with the nickname again.

Tommy smiled. “Yeah that sounds-“ Tommy was cut off by Techno.

“Hold it.” He said and he made his way to Tommy. “Take off your Shirt.” Techno demanded.

“What? No.” Tommy countered.

“Just do it.” Techno demanded again and Tommy obeyed this time. He pulled the red and white shirt off and revealed bloodied bandages around his chest.

Dang it. His wounds must’ve opened by getting knocked down so many times.

“Tommy lay down.” Wilbur said panicked again.

“Wilbur it’s okay, I got this. Go get the first aid kit.” Techno said and knelt down next to Tommy. He had Tommy lay on his back and Wilbur rushed out of the room.

“What’re you going to do?” Tommy asked a bit scared.

Techno placed his hands on Tommys chest. “Control your blood for a bit, make it slow, down so you don’t loose too much of it.”

Tommy nodded and he felt his head get dizzy, so this is what Technos powers felt like. He felt everything move in slow motion, that must be from his blood slowing down.

Wilbur came back in an Techno took the first aid kid. Wilbur placed Tommys head on his lap. “You ok Toms?”

“Yeah. Just dizzy.” Tommy managed to say with his pounding head and slowed vision.

Techno unwrapped the bandages and resewed the stitches in his chest. Then he wrapped the bandages around again. “Alright, I’m going to deactivate my blood manipulation. You’ll be a bit dizzy at first but it shouldn’t have any lasting effects.” Techno said.

Sure enough after Techno deactivated it, he felt dizzy but it didn’t last long. He sat back up from Wilbur’s lap. “There, do you still feel any effects?” Techno asked.

Tommy shook his head no. He felt fine, just like he had been before.

“Do you still want to go through our lesson? It’s not too bad, I promise.” Wilbur smiled.

Tommy contemplated it and then decided he believed Wilbur. “Yeah. I do.”

Wilbur laughed. “Okay, Techno get out. And turn off the lights while you’re at it. They disrupt my focus.”

Techno grumbled and got up. He walked towards the door and shut off the lights before walking out.

“What are we going to do?” Tommy asked crossing his legs.

“We’re going to meditate.” Wilbur smiled.

Tommy was confused. “What?”

“Meditating helps improve your focus, and in order for you to control emotions you need to focus as much as I do to make people perform actions.” Wilbur closed his eyes. “Eyes closed, Toms.”

Tommy obeyed but peaked a few times to make sure Wilbur wasn’t going to scare him as a joke.

They sat in silence for a while, before Wilbur finally spoke. “Calm down Toms, whatever feeling you’re feeling right now will be projected onto me.”

Tommy was quite tense, he relaxed his body muscles a bit.

“Ok, now we’re going to try a few exercises. Not many, just a few.” Wilbur said not waiting for a response. “Think of a happy time in your life.”

Tommy didn’t have many happy moments in his life. He loved his roommates Ranboo and Tubbo but most of their memories were too tired to speak or fighting. He liked being around Purpled but they didn’t have happy memories together, most of them were them working together and co existing as Vigilantes.

Then Tommy thought of when Wilbur ran his hand through his hair the previous night. He assured him that he wouldn’t leave. Tommy was happy then. Tommy couldn’t help but smile to himself.

“Ah, there it is. It’s faint but I feel like I’ve been hit with a wave of serotonin.” Wilbur chuckled. “This one might be hard, but think of a sad memory you’ve had.”

Oh. Tommy had plenty of those. He could go through every single fights with his roommates, or when he was sure he was going to die or get arrest in the past few days. But Tommy had a particular one he was touched about.

Tommy thought about being traded from home to him in the foster system. Being announced a problem child and no one wanting him. He thought about the times he was hit or the how many fights he had gotten into with his ‘parents’ at age 12. He went through house to house and still, no one wanted him. It was sad in more ways than one, knowing he’ll never have a home anywhere.

“O-ok- Tommy stop.” Wilbur gasped and Tommy opened his eyes.

“I’m so sorry-“ Tommy began to plead but Wilbur only hugged him.

“Hey. It’s okay. That one was strong. What were you thinking about?” Wilbur frowned.

Tommy wasn’t sure he could tell Wilbur. He didn’t want to Wilbur to pity him. Then the voice broke him from his thoughts again. “You can trust me Toms.” Wilbur smiled and stroked his hair again.

He felt happy once again.

“I was thinking about my homes.” Tommy tried not to get into it.

“Homes? As in plural?” Wilbur questioned. “Who are your parents?”

Tommy shrugged. “I don’t have any. They’re either dead or didn’t want me.” This made Wilbur frown.

“You were in the system?” Wilbur questioned.

Tommy nodded. “No one wanted me. I was a problem child.” Tommy laughed sadly.

Wilbur did not laugh. He pulled Tommy in for another hug. “I want you.”

Those words.

How they played with your heart and made you feel loved and seen. Tommy was loved. He was loved by Wilbur, and Techno on certain days.

He had never been loved before. He almost broke in Wilbur’s arms but he stayed strong.

“Did you know Techno was in the system too?” Wilbur ran his hand through Tommy’s hair.

“He was?” This surprised Tommy.

Wilbur laughed. “Maybe you should talk about it with him sometime. I’m in no place to say anything.”

Tommy nodded. “Maybe I will.” He smiled. He was happy. He was safe. For the first time in his life he felt both at once.

He was never happy in the system but he was safe sometimes. And he was never safe while patrolling as a Vigilante but he was Happy. Now there was an even balance.

“Come on Toms. Let’s go see if what missions Phil has set up for us to go on.” Wilbur smiled and got up.

Tommy follows and they walked out of the room. He was happy right now.

“Phillll” Wilbur called and walked into the living room.

Phil was sitting on the couch. “Yes Wil?”

Wilbur plopped down on the couch next to Phil. “Do you have any missions for Tommy and I to go on??” Wilbur asked excitedly.

“Hm. I have one scheduled for Tommy and Techno tomorrow. Then the next day should be you and Tommy on patrol. I’ll probably set up my own patrol or mission with Tommy too.” Phil said checking his phone. Wilbur nodded and got up, he walked back over to Tommy.

Tommy felt nervous. A separate patrol with the Avian? Tommy felt his insides turn and twist inside him.

Wilbur placed a hand on Tommys back. He had to remember that his mood affected others now. Wilbur could probably sense it in a way.

“Sounds good, dad.” Wilbur smiled. “Come on Tommy, it’s been a long day. Let’s get to bed.” Wilbur starting walking away.

Tommy looked at Avian. The hero smiled at him. It was a fierce scowl most vigilantes receive from him. This was a genuine smile.

With that knowledge Tommy smiled back and followed Wilbur to his room.

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Tommy groaned.

“But I don’t want to wear that.” Tommy complained.

“You have to wear it. It’s basically the same thing you always wear but with more padding and armor in it.” The Blade stated.

Techno was already in costume, they had a mission to go on today. Tommy had just gotten his new costume but he refused to wear it.

“Yeah, but where’s my cape?” Tommy came up with another excuse.

The Blade was irritated and took off his own cape and tossed it to Tommy. “There. Now get dressed.” He said and stalked out of the room.

Tommy reluctantly got dressed and he noticed this costume wasn’t half bad. He swung Technos oversized cape around his shoulders, he would need to be careful of not tripping in this.

He looked down at the last item he was supposed to put on. It was a watch.

Why would Techno give him a watch?

Tommy put it on and walked out of the room. “Hey Techno? Whats with the watch?” Tommy questioned turning it on.

It had a small screen on it.

“It’s so you can contact any heroes if you need help. We all have one and since you’re my sidekick now, you have one too.” Techno explained.

Tommy rolled his eyes. “You’re my sidekick.”

Techno ruffled his hair. “Don’t worry, I’ll make you a hero as soon as you’re ready. For now think of this watch as your hero hotline.”

Tommy rolled his eyes again. What a dumb name.

“Come on Theseus. Crime waits for no one.” He said quoting himself from the previous day. Tommy followed.

“What’s our mission?” Tommy asked unable to contain his excitement.

Techno smiled to him and the exited the house from a back entrance. “Do you know the villain, Ace?”

Tommy nodded. Of course he did. He was famous among the Vigilantes. No one could figure out his power, but their best guess was that he could see into the future. That’s why he always win every fight. He Not particularly big or strong, not insanely smart like Dream either. So he had to be able to predict the others next move. That’s what the Vigilantes guess anyway.

“Yeah I’ve heard about him.” Tommy responded and followed the Blade.

“We’ll, Avian thinks he owns a casino downtown. Our job is to get in there and arrest him.” The Blade Said approaching the Casino.

“Wait hold on. We can’t just waltz in there and expect not to get jumped!” Tommy stopped walking.

Techno nodded. “Which is why I can’t go in there.” He paused. “But you can.”

“I’m 17! I’m not even allowed in there.” Tommy countered.

“You’ll be fine. Use your mood control to your advance and contact me on your watch once you find his identity.” Techno ordered.

Tommy couldn’t think of any other excuse and tried to calm his nerves. He walked inside the Casino, there was many people and flashing lights. The Song playing was inaudible but loud. He felt the tense air and figured he must’ve caused it.

He had to remember his mood affected everyone else’s. He wished Wilbur had been there to place a hand on his back but he couldn’t have Wilbur waiting on him every hand and foot.

Tommy sighed and walked around, he sat at a bar.

“Hey kid, you’re a little young arent cha?” The man with ginger hair and fox ears asked.

“Nah, I’m 18. I’m allowed here.” Tommy studies him.

“Well, welcome to Las Nevadas Casino. What can I get you?” The mans ears flickered.

They didn’t suspect his mask and costume because Vigilantes aren’t uncommon around here. Most people had no problem with Vigilantes, but they had no idea Tommy wasn’t a Vigilante anymore. That he was working with Heroes to become one.

“Where can I find the owner of the Casino?” Tommy asked trying not to be suspicious.

The man raised an eyebrow at him. “4th floor, 7th door on your right.” The man went back to cleaning.

“Thanks.” Tommy turned around but was stopped by a familiar purple hoodie and a black mask.

“Where the hell have you been?!” Purpled his old co worker scolded. “Everybody thinks you’re dead! Even Tubbo and Ranboo!”

Tommy hushed him. “Keep your voice down. I’ll explain everything in a minute.” Guilt washed over him and he hoped that didn’t affect anyone’s mood.

He dragged Purpled into the elevator and hit the fourth floor. Purpled glares at him.

“All the Vigilantes think you’re dead! Tubbo and Ranboo think you’re dead!” Purpled started scolding him and Tommy felt more guilty. “Theseus.” Purpled began again. “Dream said he killed you..”

Tommy was surprised at this. “He almost did. Whisper found me.”

Purpled looked at him with a horrid expression. “And you aren’t in jail?”

Tommy hesitated telling him. “I’m here with the Blade.” Purpled opened his mouth to speak again but Tommy spoke before he could. “I’m his sidekick. I’m being trained.”

Purpled stared in shock of his betrayal. Tommy felt guilty once again. Purpled quickly changed his expression to a glare. “Why are you here then?”

“I’m on a mission.” Tommy felt hurt for causing Purpled any unnecessary pain, but they were only co workers. They never labeled eachother as friends. Right?

“You’re looking for Ace too?” Purpled questioned looking away.

Ah. So that’s why he’s here.

The elevator stopped at the fourth floor and Purpled scoffed as Tommy got out.

“Guess I’ll let the ‘real’ heroes take care of this then.” Purpled glared mockingly and hit the button to close the elevator doors.

Tommy watched as his ex-coworker left him. Were they more than coworkers? We’re they perhaps friends? Had Purpled thought that?

Purpled was as close to a friend that Tommy had ever known. Why had Tommy not considered Purpled a friend before?

It hurt, he felt immensely sad. He walked to the 7th door on the right, just as the man said. He knocked. If he could get inside and learn Ace’s identity, he could contact Techno to come get him.

The door swung open to reveal a shorter man with a long nasty scar through his lip and eye. “Eh? Aren’t you too young to be here?” The man said amused.

“I’m 18.” Tommy lied. The man didn’t buy it.

“Why are you here, kid?” The man was staring down Tommy as if he just insulted him.

“I er-.. I want to learn how to gamble.” Tommy quickly came up with an excuse.

This amused the man. “Are you a Vigilante? What’s your name?”

Tommy forgot about his mask but just answered. “Theseus.” He didn’t lie, his name was Theseus. He’s just not a Vigilante.

The man didn’t seem to care. “I have a good relationship with Vigilantes. Come in kid.” Tommy walked inside the room. There was a desk and a few decks of cards and chips. Tommy sat down in a chair.

“Sure kid. You want to Gamble? I’ll teach you. Names Quackity.” The man pulled a deck of cards out.

The man taught Tommy a few games to which Quackity won all of them. This Must be Ace. He was barely even trying.

“What’s your power anyway?” Tommy asked, he was curious.

“What’s yours?” The man countered. He was definitely a man of secrecy.

“Powerless.” Tommy lied again, people seemed to buy it. Maybe it’s because of how frail Tommy seemed.

The man studied him and laid down a card. “My powers Luck. I win everything.” Quackity smirked and his scar lined up perfectly with his smile.

That wasn’t even close to the Vigilantes guesses. It made sense. It all matched up, the scar on this mans face was similar to the one the Blade gave him a few years back. Even his power lines up. This was Ace.

“Did you know my ex-fiancé’s are heroes?” Quackity said sadly and picked up another card. This was news to Tommy, he did not know this. No one did.

“They are?” Tommy asked curiosity engulfing him again.

The man smiled. Smiles not smirked. “They’re Rewind and Pandas.” He looked away. “I miss them.”

Pandas the fire hero? Tommy felt bad for him, his best friends and his ex-fiancé were villains. He knew that Pandas and Rewind were engaged but he didn’t know Ace was involved too. They must’ve broken up when they found out he was a Villain, it was only a guess though. They could’ve had other problems for all Tommy could know.

“I’m sorry.” Tommy apologized but the man just shook his head.

“It’s alright. No need to apologize. These things happen.” The man only laid down another card.

Tommy looked at the time on his new watch. He had wasted a few hours, Blade was probably getting worried. He was careful not to show Quackity his watch and sent an alert to Techno showing him his location.

Tommy focused back on Quackity the man was laying out more cards than Tommy was.

Tommy focused on the game they were in. Tommy placed another card as he heard footsteps start running down the hall. Quackity turns towards the door confused and Tommy took this time to cheat.

He hated cheated but he had to remember that this man cheated at life. He robbed, mugged, and killed multiple people. He was a villain no matter how nice he was in his civilian form. That’s what mattered.

“Looks like I win.” Tommy said and Quackity turned his attention back to Tommy and the game. He stared in shock as Techno came through the door.

He smirked. “Looks like we meet again Ace, still have that scar?”

Quackity stared at Techno and then Tommy again. He smirked. “You haven’t won yet, Blade.” He said before jumping out a nearby window.

Tommy reached to grab him but it was too late. He had already caught onto a ladder on the side of the building. He climbed to the top of the building.

Tommy groaned. “We lost him.”

“Not yet, Theseus.” The Blade Said before hurling himself out the window and catching onto the same ladder. “Come on.”

Tommy hesitated, he was afraid of heights but he trusted Techno and jumped out. He caught onto the side ladder just as the other two did.

They climbed to the top where Quackity was a few buildings away boarding into a helicopter.

The Blade was running after him at an alarming rate that Tommy couldn’t keep up with.

Tommy was running and jumped over one building but Blade was ahead of him by a yard or so. Then Tommy did something incredibly stupid, he tripped over his cape and went tumbling of the building.

This was it.

He had gotten lucky and escaped death a few times this week but this was how he really died.

He felt himself get yanked up as he dangled but his cape. He looked up to the Blade holding him from his mere death by just a hand.

“Don’t move Theseus. This cape is strong but not that strong.” There was panic in Blades voice but it was well hidden and only escaped when he said Theseus.

Tommy looked down. Like he said, he was not a big fan of heights. And they were atleast 10 stories up. Tommys panic grew but the Blade hauled him back to the safety of the roof.

“I think the cape is a bad idea.” The Blade sighed and unhooked the cape from Tommy.

Tommy frowned. “Why did you save me? Ace got away.”

Techno shrugged. “Your life is a little more important than capturing a Villain. Plus we wouldn’t have made it anyway.”

Tommy felt guilt again. That’s all he felt on this mission. He felt guilt for leaving his friends and the way purpled looked at him, he felt guilt for Quackity breaking up with his fiancés, now he felt guilt for costing Techno a mission.

Blade sensed this and placed a hand on Tommys back. “Calm down, you’re making me feel bad.”

Tommy relaxed at his touch and nodded. “Sorry.”

Techno only half smiled and ruffled Tommys hair. “Let’s get back.”

They climbed down from the roof and went back home.

“How did the first mission go?” Wilbur chimed but his smile dropped.

Wilbur was more sensitive to Tommys powers, Tommy guessed it must’ve been mind control. Or maybe it’s because Verbal powers are more sensitive than others. Who knows?

Wilbur went over to Tommy and placed a hand on his back. “Breathe.” Tommy smiled and reminded him.

He nodded.

Techno explained the situation to Wilbur and he understood.

“It’s not all bad though, I know his identity and real name.” Tommy chimed in.

“I didn’t know you knew that.” Techno stated giving him a confused look.

“Yeah, it’s not completely over yet.” Tommy smiled.

Yeah. It wasn’t over yet.

Chapter Text

“Toms!” Wilbur burst in his room. “You ready for patrol??” Wilbur was in his full costume, which was basically a yellow top, a beanie, and of course his mask.

Tommy was still in bed. “Go away, Wilbur.” Tommy yawned.

“Up Toms! Can’t miss patrol!” Wilbur said walking out of the room excitedly.

Tommy groaned and sat up. He got into his costume and met Whisper outside.

“Yay! Come on Theseus, we have a lot to do today.” Whisper said and started walking.

Tommy followed, he didn’t struggle to keep up like with Blade. “I thought this was only patrol?” Tommy felt his excitement rising, Vigilante patrols were always simple and made to avoid heroes and get the smaller villains.

“It is, but hero patrols center about half the city. The other half is patrolled by some other heroes who happen to be some of my best friends.” Whisper smiled and Tommy rolled his eyes, he would make a note not to go on patrol with Whisper again. Or else he would be stuck talking to heroes he had no interest in socializing with.

“Oh come on Thes, it’ll be fun.” Whisper sensed Tommy fall in excitement.

Tommy cringed. “Never call me ‘Thes’ again.”

“But I can’t call you Toms in public.” Whisper countered.

Tommy smirked. “You just did.” He laughed.

Whisper realized and quickly looked around for anyone. “Shut up Theseus.” Wilbur was embarrassed and Tommy laughed.

Whisper and Tommy patrolled the first part of the city before coming in contact with two heroes Tommy recognized.

“Whisper!” Nihachu said and ran to hug him.

“Nihachu!” Whisper hugged Nihachu back and looked to the other hero that followed her.

“Oh, so when it’s me it’s ‘Thunder, we’re on patrol, we can’t hug.’ But when it’s Whisper it’s ok.” The hero Thunder rolled his eyes.

“I gave you a hug right before we went on patrol.” Nihachu rolled her eyes and hugged Thunder.

Tommy stared in amazement. He took back anything bad he had ever said about Whisper before. These were the 7th and 8th top ten heroes. Nihachu and Thunder.

Nihachu was a super cool hero, her power was accuracy. She never missed.

Thunder on the other hand, made Technology and could manipulate it at will. He made almost all of Nihachu’s weapons and the rest of the heroes.

They called themselves the rocket duo, it was rare you would see one without the other. They were inseparable.

Thunder looked at Tommy. “I see you got that watch I made.” He smiled proud of himself.

Tommy was confused and looked down. “Oh, you mean my hero hotline?” He pointed out.

Whisper laughed unstoppable and Thunder looked confused. “Hero hotline?”

“It’s what Blade called it.” Tommy felt embarrassed he said it out loud and Whisper only gasped for breathes between laughs. “Shut up, Whisper.” He mumbled.

“Awh, I like that. Hero Hotline. Got a nice ring to it, don’t you think?” Nihachu looked to Thunder.

“Not half Bad, I like it.” Thunder agreed.

“Wait, you made this? How?” Tommy asked trying his best not to fanboy.

Thunder only smiled. “It’s a secret. We all have one.” He said showing his own and Nihachu also lifted hers up.

Whisper finally stopped laughing and calmed down. “Of course, isn’t my Theseus just the best?” Whisper smiled showing Tommy his own watch and Tommy examined it.

“Your Theseus? I thought he was Blades sidekick?” Nihachu asked. Of course, they had already known about him.

“Yeah, but he likes me more.” Whisper ruffled Tommys hair.

Tommy grumbled and Whisper smiled back to him.

“Wait, if you get to borrow him. Can Nihachu and I borrow him sometime too?” Thunder asked.

“I’m not a dog.” Tommy reminded them.

“You’ll have to talk to Blade about that. We are protective over our Theseus.” Whisper hugged Tommy to calm his nerves and it successfully worked.

“Hm. Alright. There’s a lot Nihachu and I could teach him.” Thunder smiled and Nihachu agreed.

“As soon as he becomes a hero, Blade won’t be able to stop him from going on patrols with others. So I wouldn’t worry.” Whisper placed a hand on Tommys back.

“I’ll be waiting then. Don’t be afraid to contact us in your Hero Hotline Theseus.” Thunder smiled when he said the new name.

“Is that a brand name or something now?” Whisper mocked but Thunder only smiled.

“Yeah it is. Suck it Whisper.” Thunder mocked back.

Nihachu rolled her eyes and spoke to Tommy again. “We’ll take you to hang out sometime in our civilian clothes. Do you like subway?”

Tommy nodded.

“Great. See you guys around!” Nihachu said and Thunder and her walked away, returning to their patrol.

“See? That wasn’t so bad. You made new friends.” Whisper smiled and started walking again.

Tommy froze. Friends? Was it really That easy? Was he actually making friends.

Whisper noticed he wasn’t following and stopped walking. “Theseus?” He asked but Tommy was frozen.

Whisper sensed his tension and rushed back to him. “Hey, what’s wrong?” He asked calmingly placing a hand on Tommys shoulder.

Tommy looked up at Whisper. “Do you really think they think of me as a friend?”

Whisper noticed what was wrong and nodded. “Of course they do.”

Tommy looked down at his shaking hands and muttered. “I’ve never had friends before.”

Whisper suddenly hugged him and quietly spoke. “I’m your friend.”

Tommy almost broke at the words and hugged him back. If it were possible, he might actually have a friend. It was hard to believe, but maybe he did. Just maybe.

“Do you mean it?” Tommy asked.

“Of course.” Whisper reassured him.

Tommy felt at peace. He was always at peace with Wilbur. He wasn’t Whisper in this moment, he was Wilbur.

He was his, dare he say it, brother.

Then he heard a clap. A slow, sarcastic, mocking clap. He quickly turned around, he was face to face with Dream.

The number 1 Villain. The person who almost ended his life.

“How touching.” He could almost here the smirk come from behind his mask.

Tommy was pushed behind Whisper. “What do you want, Dream?” The hero suddenly turned dark. Tommy had never seen this side of Whisper.

“I’m here to give a warning.” He smirked. Wilbur opened his mouth to use his powers again. “Don’t think using your powers will work Whisper. I have 404 on watch and the second he suspects you used your power, he’ll put you under his sleep control.”

Wilbur went silent again.

“Good.” Dream turned to Theseus. “I’m glad to see that you survived Theseus, and working with heroes now. I’m happy for you. We’ll meet again very soon Theseus.”

Tommy shuddered when he heard Dream say those words. His anxiety was rising. He was sure Whisper could sense it but he was also frozen in case 404 put him under sleep. He was no use to Tommy asleep.

“I’ve enjoyed this meeting, unfortunately I’ve got to go. Until next time, Theseus.” Dream said before disappearing into the darkness behind him.

Tommy was frozen again. Whisper hesitated before moving to Tommy and placing a hand on his back. “Breathe.” Whisper remind Tommy and Tommy sucked a breath in.

He looked up at Whisper with shaky breathes. Whisper only said one thing. “We need to get back to Avian.” Tommy nodded and Whisper helped guide him back to the house.

Once in, Tommy rushed to his room tearing off about half of his hero costume. He sobbed into his pillow, how many times was his life going to be threatened this week?

Then he heard a knock at his door. He did not answer, he just continued to sob.

The door opened and someone sat next to him on the bed. Soft hands pulled him in fro a hug and Tommy continued to sob. He guessed this was Wilbur, because the hands ran through his hair in a comforting manor.

“It’s alright Toms.” His voice said softly. “I’m not going to let him hurt you.”

Tommy sobbed harder as Wilbur spoke. He clutched onto Wilbur afraid he would leave or disappear.

“I’m here Toms.” Wilbur hugged him and refused to let go. “I’m not going anywhere.”

Wilbur could not promise that. Not with this profession. No one could promise that. But Tommy let himself believe. He let himself believe Wilbur.

He was one of the only people Tommy could believe.

Once Tommy’s sobs had died down to sniffles Wilbur spoke again.

“I spoke to Phil.” Wilbur said barely audible. “He wants to take you on a separate mission in a few days.”

“I don’t want to go.” Tommy spoke but his voice was muffled by Wilburs sweater.

“It’s ok Toms. I promise Phil will keep you safe. If you ever feel like you’re In any danger then just contact me on your watch. It automatically sends your location when you need help.” Wilbur reassured. Tommy already knew this, because it had sent his location to Blade the previous day.

Tommy was still hesitant to go.

“Hey, how about Tomorrow we get Lunch with Niki and Jack? They offered to take you to subway.” Wilbur smiled.

Tommy was confused, he had no idea who Niki and Jack were. Then it dawned on him, Nihachu and Thunder offered to take him to Subway. That’s who Niki and Jack must be.

Tommy nodded, feeling a little better.

Maybe he could live in this world, with a little effort.

Chapter Text

Tommy ran through the alleyway. He heard maniac laughing, but he didn’t dare to look behind him.

His legs burned and it was dark. He hid behind a trash can and gathered his breath. He wearily looked behind the trash can and was met face to face with the smile villain. He screamed and tried to get away but he felt a hand clasp on his neck. Deep claws were imprinted there and he struggled against it.

“We’ll meet again very soon.” The familiar words left Dreams mouth.

Cold hands wrapped softly around the back of Tommys neck.

“Toms, Wake up. It’s okay, I’m here.” The voice comforted and Tommy awoke in a cold sweat.

He looked up to see Wilburs gentle smile. He realized where he was and looked around quickly.

“Wheres Dream?” He asked frantic.

“He’s not here, Toms. It was a dream.” Wilbur hugged him reassuringly and Tommy relaxed.

Wilbur rubbed comforting circles in his back while Tommy calmed himself down.

“What time is it?” Tommy asked, he wasn’t too tired so he’s guessing he slept in.

“Twelve, do you still want to get Lunch with Jack and Niki?” Wilbur asked checking his phone.

Tommy nodded, one bad Dream wasn’t going to ruin his day.

Wilbur got up and helped Tommy steadily get up. “Get ready. Once you’re done, meet me downstairs.” Wilbur smiled once more before walking out.

Tommy walked over to his closet. He doesn’t know when the clothes were put there, but he’s assuming Wilbur did it. These clothes were very close to his style.

Tommy picked out a red long sleeved shirt, with blue jeans to match. He walked downstairs and saw Wilbur waiting for him. Wilbur smiled again and they walked out of the front door this time.

When they walked out, there was already a car parked outside waiting for them. Tommy looked to Wilbur confused. “Is Phil driving us?”

Wilbur laughed. “No, he’s busy.” This left Tommy even more confused as Wilbur opened the backseat doors.

Tommy climbed inside to reveal a bald man in the drivers seat, whereas a young woman with pink hair sat in the passenger side.

“Hey Wil!” The girl said as Wilbur crawled inside and sat next to Tommy.

“Hey Niki.” Wilbur smiled and Tommy remembered that name.

That was Nihachus real name, that means this must be Nihachu and Thunder.

Thunder looked at Tommy through the rear view mirror. “Ayup.”

“Ayup.” Tommy responded.

Nihachu smiled to Tommy and held out her hand. “My names Niki.”

Tommy shook it. “So I’ve heard, I’m Tommy.”

Nihachu giggled and responded. “So I’ve heard.”

The drive to Subway was very lively, it seemed like Wilbur had no problem striking a conversation and keeping it going with these heroes.

Once they arrived Tommy quickly got out, Wilbur followed and ruffled his hair.

“What do you want, Toms?” Wilbur looked at the options.

Tommys eyes landed on the meatball sub. Tommy pointed to it. Wilbur chuckled and nodded. “Alright, Toms.”

Wilbur ordered for Tommy and then himself.

Niki and Jack, or should he say, Nihachu and Thunder, sat down at a table near the window.

After ordering they went and sat down next to them. Wilbur kept up a light conversation as we ate.

“Then he was like ‘it’s not over yet, I know his identity’!” Wilbur laughed as he explained Tommys newest mission. “That’s my Toms! He’s a natural!”

Tommy felt ecstatic as Wilbur praised him. Suddenly, Wilburs phone began to ring. Wilbur looked at it and then answered.

“What’s up, Phil?” Wilbur asked and then his face dropped.

“No. No Phil, I already told you I don’t want that happening.” Wilbur sounded defensive. “No, that’s not fair. What happens if something goes wrong?” Wilbur asked and listened to Phil on the other side of the phone.

He opened his mouth to speak again, but he closed it again almost instantly.

“Fine. We’ll be there in 10 minutes.” Wilbur looked defeated and hung up the phone.

“What is it? Wil?” Tommy asked.

“Jack, can you drive us home?” Wilbur ignored Tommys questions.

Jack only nodded and the duo got up.

“What happened?” Tommy was confused as he and Wilbur followed Jack and Niki to their car.

“Phil wants us home.” Wilbur didn’t go into it. Tommy didn’t press.

The drive back home was quiet and tense. When they arrived Wilbur rushed inside and Tommy followed after him.

“No. I won’t let him.” Wilbur burst through the front door and was met with Phil.

“He will be safe.” Phil said, or should he say Avian.

Phil was in his hero costume. “What’s going on?” Tommy questioned still in the dark.

Wilbur glared at Phil, Phil looked to Tommy and started to explain. “I want to use you as bait to capture Dream. But it’ll be totally safe! I’ll be watching every second.”

“You can’t guarantee that.” Wilbur countered.

“I won’t let anything bad happen to him, Wil.” Phil smiled sincerely. “This is our best chance.”

Wilbur opened his mouth to speak again but Tommy spoke up this time. “He’s right, catching Dream should be our top priority. I’m in.”

Tommy could tell Wilbur disapproved. “Fine. But I’m coming along. To make sure nothing happens.”

Phil nodded. “Go get ready then. We don’t have all night.”

Tommy rushed upstairs and got dressed. When he returned, Wilbur was already in costume. Phil handed him an earpiece. “Wear this, you’ll be able to hear us and we’ll hear you.”

Tommy nodded and put the earpiece in. Wilbur and Phil also put matching ones in. “I won’t let anything bad happen to you, Toms.” Wilbur reassured but maybe he was reassuring himself more.

Tommy almost broke at that sentence but he just hugged Wilbur. Wilbur hugged him back and ruffled his hair. “Let’s go put that smile punk in jail.” Wilbur said and Tommy laughed.

They’re exited from the back way like always and walked through the city.

“Here’s the plan, I’ll take Wilbur and I’ll fly around. You just act like we sent you on patrol, alright?” Phil smiled.

Tommy nodded and with that, Wilbur boarded onto Phils back avoiding the giant wings and Phil took off into a flight.

Tommy walked down the street, it was still broad daylight. Dream would never come into the public. Tommy looked to his left to reveal a long dark alleyway.

He would much rather be there. Tommy rounded the corner sharply and walked slowly down the alley.

He remembered the dream he had a few hours ago, he shook away the thought. Now all alleyways are bad. He hoped.

He walked down before stopping from a voice behind him

“Theseus?” A familiar voice said and he turned around. He was met face to face with bee. A infamous villain, but not as feared as Dream.

Why was his voice familiar though? He had never met Bee before.

“Don’t mind me, just passing through.” Tommy said trying to get out of the situation. He tried to walk away but another villain teleported in front of him.

“Is it really him?” Boo said, these villains were a duo just like Nihachu and Thunder.

“I thought you died! Dream said he killed you!” Bee seemed upset with him.

“Yeah, I’d really like to avoid that. So I’ll be on my way.” Tommy tried to walk past them, but Bee stopped him.

“What is wrong with you?!” Bee shouted.

Tommy was taken aback. “I’m sorry, do I know you?” Tommy was feeling pretty claustrophobic inbetween the two of the villains.

Bee looked betrayed. Boo teleported behind him and placed a hand on his fellow villains shoulder.

“You don’t even recognize my voice?” Bee gritted his teeth and ripped off his mask. “You don’t recognize your own roommates voice?!”

Tubbo glared back at him. Boo sighed and removed his mask too, revealing Ranboo. His other roommates.

“You guys.. you’re villains?!” Tommy exclaimed feeling just as betrayed as Tubbo was.

No. This couldn’t be happening. Why was Tubbo a villain?

“Why didn’t you come back?” Tubbo yelled.

“That doesn’t matter! I have my own life! You guys are villains? Bee and Boo have been wanted for years! You knew I was a Vigilante!” Tommy screamed back.

He had a right to feel betrayed. Bee and Boo have been villains for a while, but not as long as Tommy has been a Vigilante.

Tubbo hesitated. “We were trying to make some money. We knew you would be against it.”

“Because crime isn’t the answer!” Tommy countered quickly.

Tubbo fell silent and Ranboo stepped in. “We can talk about this at home, come on.” He grabbed Tommys wrist and Tommy tried to pull away.

“Let go of me!” Tommy screamed. “I don’t want to go with you!”

Ranboo stopped and stared at him. “Where else would you go?”

“With me.” Whispers voice was heard from begins Tommy.

Tommy turned around happily. Whisper and Avian were here! They were here to save him!

“You don’t get to decide that Whisper. Our boss wants Theseus, meaning we’ll take it from here.” Tubbo said recovering from Tommys harsh voice.

“Oh yeah?” Whisper sounded almost amused. Then his tone changed, “Go tell Dream, or whoever our boss is, that they can have Theseus over my dead body.”

Tubbo and Ranboo froze, and suddenly turned around like zombies. They walked away without a word.

Tommy looked to Whisper, experiencing his stage 3 power at its finest. This was the First time he experienced his friend even use his power. He never used it in his civilian form.

“Come on Toms. Let’s go.” Wilbur said and rushed him away from the alleyway.

Chapter Text

Tommy laid in bed, not asleep. Still, like he’d been for the past few hours.

A soft knock came at his door. “Hey, Toms? You okay?” Wilburs voice was soft but faint behind the door.

No. Tommy was not okay. He was betrayed. He was the one believing he had betrayed them, but they betrayed him a long time before he started working with the heroes.

They were his roommates. The closest he’s ever had to family and they lied to him. For years! Not a few days, not a few months, but years! He had a right to feel betrayed.

Wilbur came into the room but Tommy laid still, unmoving. He had no will to move anymore, everything was over for him. His world came crashing down.

Wilbur laid in the bed next to him, propped up by Tommys pillows. “Techno made pancakes..” It sounded like Wilbur was trying to cheer him up. “Can you imagine that? Techno cooking?” Wilbur laughed.

Tommy stayed silent, he couldn’t bring himself to move much less talk. He was in pain, but not physical. God, how he wished it was physical.

He felt Wilbur lift Tommys head up in his arms and hug him to his chest.

Tommy did nothing to stop this, he let Wilbur try and comfort him. Tommy was sad, he was angry, he was betrayed, but he wanted to do nothing anymore. He didn’t want to move, eat, or even live.

Wilbur hugged him tight. “I know it’s hard Toms.. but you’re worrying me.”

He felt bad for this, Tommy didn’t want to worry Wilbur. However he couldn’t bring himself to do anything.

Wilbur sighed and got up from the bed. Tommy panicked, he didn’t want Wilbur to leave. He need to do something! Anything!

His hand moved by itself and grabbed Wilburs arm. Not roughly, but enough for Wilbur to notice.

Then Tommy forced himself to speak, his voice hoarse from crying and not using it. “Don’t.. leave..” he said almost in a whisper.

Wilbur immediately laid back down with Tommys head cradled in his arms. “I’m here Toms. I’m not going anywhere.” He promised

Tommy laid in Wilburs arms as he rubbed circles in his back.

They stayed like this for hours, that’s what Tommy assumed anyway, until Phil came in.

“Wilbur, it’s your turn to go on patrol.” Phil said and frowned at the sight of Tommy.

“No, I can’t go.” Wilbur pleaded almost desperate. “Ask Techno if he can take my patrol instead.”

Phil looked remorseful. “Techno just got back from patrol.”

“I can’t leave him.” Wilburs voice was on the verge of cracking.

Phils face saddened, Tommy could barely see his face from under Wilburs arm. Phil walked over to the pair and Wilburs grip tightened. Phil knelt onto the ground next to them, he laid a hand on Tommys forehead.

“He needs food and water, he hasn’t eaten since last night.” Phil smiled reassuringly to Wilbur. “Techno and I can take care of him. You’re still a hero Wil.” Phil said almost sorry for the last sentence.

Wilburs face dropped and he looked back to Tommy.

Tommy didn’t want him to go but he doubted he had any strength to stop him this time.

Wilbur hugged Tommy tightly hand whispered, “I’ll be back as soon as I can, Toms.” Then he got up, leaving Tommys grasp.

“Tell Techno to get some water.” Phil said before taking the place of where Wilbur had been laying.

Wilbur nodded and walked out of the room.

Phils hands were softer and instead of rubbing circles in his back, Phil laid a hand on his shoulder and rubbed his thumb back and forth. It was a comforting manor that you would receive from your parents, not that Tommy would know.

Not too long after, Techno came into the room with a glass of water. “Hey Theseus. How do you feel?” He gave the glass to Phil and knelt down besides the bed.

Tommy lazily looked up to Techno and Techno frowned.

“Tommy, can you drink this?” Phil held the glass a little close to his face and Tommy made no effort in responding or attempting to drink the water.

Phil sighed and set the water down on the nightstand.

Tommy felt his chest feel heavy again. He missed Wilbur, he needed him. He needed his brother.

“Wilbur.” Tommy choked out.

Phil rubbed his hand across his back. “He’ll be back soon, Tommy.”

Tommy felt pain. He just wanted Wilbur right now, that’s all he wanted.

Techno grabbed his hand and Tommy lifted his head to meet Technos eyes. He gave a slight smile. “Wilbur told me you were in the system too.”

Tommy froze and stared Into Technos eyes.

“I was in 16 before Phil finally adopted me, how many were you in?” Techno smiled and rubbed his arm taking his mind off Wilbur.

“42.” Tommy mumbled.

Tommy felt Phil tense up but only to hold him closer to his chest.

“Tommy, do you enjoy staying with us?” Techno asked continuing to distract Tommy from his temporary depression.

Tommy nodded, a weak nod but noticeable.

“Do you want to continue to be a hero?” Techno asked, this was a little more serious.

They wouldn’t want him anymore if he didn’t want to be a hero, but of course he wanted to be a hero. This was just a Minor setback. He was allowed to be upset.

“Of course.” Tommy spoke louder.

Techno smiled and stared into Tommys eyes. “Then why don’t you let us adopt you?”

Tommy froze, and his heart had stopped beating. There’s no way someone would say this, not about him. This stuff happened in Disney movies, not to Tommy. He didn’t have that choice.

“Tommy?” Phil nudged him slightly.

Tommys eyes teared up, his grip tightened on Techno.

“I’ve already talked to Phil about it, we want you in our family Tommy.” Techno reassured.

Tommy started to sob, he couldn’t handle this. He had a family, he had a real one. This was real.

Phils grip loosened on Tommy and he willed himself to get up from Phils arms. Techno smiled and held out his arms, Tommy basically crashed into his arms. He hugged Techno.

“Yes.. yes I want to.” Tommy cried into Techno and Techno only hugged him.

A few hours past and Tommy fell asleep in Technos arms on the floor.

He woke up to a door closing in his room. He looked up to see Wilbur had entered the room.

He searched the rest of the room for Phil but he assumed that he had left earlier on. He looked up to Techno, who still held him in a embrace, was asleep.

Wilbur smiled and walked over to them. He sat down next to Techno. “There’s my two brothers.” Wilbur whispered and ruffled Tommys hair.

Tommy was relieved to see Wilbur but he didn’t move from Technos sleeping embrace. He must’ve been uncomfortable, but Tommy refused to move.

Wilbur rested his head on Technos shoulder and curled up next to Techno and Tommy. Tommys head rested in Technos arms and he looked up at Wilbur. He smiled and started playing with Tommys hair.

“Phil told me about the news.” Wilbur seemed happy. “I already think of you as my brother, Toms. We can make it official now.”

Tommy felt himself smile, he’s assuming his mood had calmed down quite a bit since Wilbur left before.

Tommy was happy, but he was still tired. He fell asleep as his brother smiled at him happily.

When he woke up again, Wilbur was asleep this time. Techno was awake though.

Tommys throat felt dry and he started a rapid fit of coughs. This woke Wilbur up who was frantic now.

“He’s dehydrated.” Techno picked up the glass of water that was brought in earlier.

Tommy chugged the glass quickly and it was finished in less than 10 seconds.

“Slow down.” Techno warned but it was too late. Tommy had already drank the entire thing but still felt thirsty and nauseated.

“Toms. It’s alright.” Wilbur reassured him and Techno had lifted Tommys head up. He put his hand to Tommy’s forehead and then his neck.

Tommys breathes were short and shallow. “Go get Phil.” Techno said and Wilbur didn’t waste anytime getting up and rushing out the door.

Techno picked Tommy up and set him back in his bed. Phil and Wilbur had come back into the room, Phil was carrying more water and medicine.

“Tommy, I need you to sit up.” Phil spoke but Tommy whimpered.

His body aches and he was hot. He was thirsty too.

Techno was on the other side of him, on the bed. He lifted Tommy up as Phil gave him the medicine and water.

Tommy choked the medicine down before eagerly chugging the water again.

“Tommy, slow down.” Techno said again, more concerned this time.

After finishing the glass, he collapsed into the safety of Technos arms.

“Phil, he’s burning up.” Techno said, alarm rising in his voice.

Phil sighed. “This is what happens when you don’t eat or drink anything for over 24 hours. I’ll be back, watch over him.” Phil got up and left.

Tommy clung to Techno, the only noise in the room was Tommys short and rapid breathes.

Soon enough, Phil came back into the room with a plate of pancakes and a wet towel.

Tommy shot up when he saw the food and Phil handed to him. Tommy dug in quickly.

“Slow down, you’ll choke.” Techno reminded him again.

Afte he finished eating, he felt nauseated. He reached for the trash can at the corner of the room and Wilbur quickly gave it to him. He hurled into it, not able to keep his food down.

He fell back down into Technos arms and they locked protectively over Tommy.

Tommy fell back into a deep sleep.

He woke up repeatedly but would immediately fall back into unconsciousness.

When he woke up, he feared falling into another slumber, but it never came. He felt cold hands on his neck and his eyes fluttered open.

Techno looked down at him. “How are you feeling?”

Tommy groaned.

“That’s a better response than we’ve gotten all day. Wilbur just left for patrol.” Techno said and handed him a water.

Tommy downed the water before Techno could tell him to slow down.

“Do you think you’ll be able to eat anything and keep it down?” Techno asked with genuine concern.

Tommy shook his head, he wasn’t taking his chances right now. Techno placed his hand on Tommys forehead. “You aren’t burning up anymore, and your mood isn’t as tense.” Techno said relieved.

Tommy was still tired, but he felt better. Techno laid next to him and Tommy fell back into his arms, letting his brother hug him tightly.

He felt safe, this was his family now. Soon it would be official. But was it not already?

Chapter Text

Tommy sat in the room, along with the rest of his family.

They were serious about adopting him, this meant no going back. Did they really want that? What if they got tired of how Tommy acts?

“Are you sure?” The man asked Phil. “He’s been through quite a bit of homes.” He said a bit quieter.

Tommy looked down slightly, he was embarrassed by this. Techno rested a hand on Tommys shoulder and Tommy was able to look back up to the man and Phil.

“Of course. We want him.” Phil smiled.

The man hesitated and handed him the papers. “Fine, Just sign these and it’ll be official.”

Phil took the papers and started signing them one by one. Tommy had to sign a few, being the one who was being adopted. Then they handed the papers back to the man.

The man flipped through them and smiled slightly to the new family. “It’s official. I hereby pronounce you, father and son.”

Tommy was ecstatic, he jumped up from his seat and hugged Phil. Phil smiled and hugged him back.

Tommy could feel his eyes water, but there was no way he was going to cry in front of a random stranger.

When he pulled away from Phil he was wrapped in another hug from Techno this time. “That’s my little brother.” He chuckled and Tommy hugged him tight.

Tommy was soon pulled into another embrace once he let go of Techno.

This time it was Wilbur. “I love you, Toms.” He hugged his little brother, this sentence almost broke Tommy.

Tommy hugged Wilbur back, “I love you too, Wilbur.” He said his voice verge on tears.

This was his family. His family that would do anything to keep him safe, and he would do the same. He loved them. He wouldn’t let anything bad happen to them, but something told Tommy they could take care of themselves.

Soon enough they went back home, Tommy was happy. His family. He repeated over and over in his mind.

“Hey Tommy, let’s go on patrol.” Techno said when they got in the house. Tommy hadn’t gone on patrol with Techno yet, even though he was supposed to. Being Technos sidekick and all.

Tommy nodded and rushed upstairs, he quickly got his hero costume on and ran down stairs.

“Slow down, you’ll break a leg if you trip.” The Blade warned, Techno had already gotten into costume.

“Let’s go already, Crime waits for no one.” Tommy said, quoting Techno.

Techno rolled his eyes and they exited the house from the back, like they always did with their hero costumes on.

They spent a while walking around the city before they decided to rest on top on of the cities building.

“Then Wilbur was all like, ‘Can you imagine Techno making pancakes?’” Tommy laughed as he told Techno about Wilbur making fun of Technos cooking skills.

Techno scoffed. “He doesn’t know anything.”

Tommy was about to speak again before movement caught his eye. His head turned rapidly to the movement on the building next to him.

The Blade saw it too and quickly stood up on the building. “Is that J?”

“Who’s J?” Tommy asked confused and also stood up.

“A villain, a powerful one at that.” The Blade said and leapt onto the building they saw the movement.

Tommy hesitated, it wasn’t a bad jump. Only about a story down, it wasn’t terribly tall either. The building Blade was on, was only about two stories, while the building Tommy was on was 3 stories.

Tommy shook away the fear and also jumped onto the building. He was met face to face with two villains. He didn’t recognize either of them.

“Ah, so you’re the one who cost Ace his first loss.” The man with ram horns chuckled.

“He was pretty upset.” The other man, who was blonde and had a white hoodie, laughed aswell.

Tommy felt uneasy. “Who are you?” He asked trying to keep his voice calm.

The man with ram horns smirked and opened his mouth to speak, but Blade cut in before he could. “They’re J and Protector. Pathetic Villains.”

The man with ram horns, which Tommy assumed he was J, glared. “I’ll show you pathetic.” He took his ring and it turned into a golden gun. He aimed for Blade but missed, Blade took out his sword and started running towards J and Protector.

Protector summoned something of a barrier between the villains and Blade. “We don’t have time for this, J let’s just go.” J nodded and the two villains jumped from the building.

“Come on.” Blade said before jumping after them.

Tommy looked over the building, that was 2 stories. He shook away his stray thought and jumped after them.

He felt immense pain go through his body once he landed, he had landed awkwardly on his leg and it screamed in pain.

Blade stopped running and looked back to Tommy. “Are you okay?” Blade asked, he probably sensed Tommys discomfort.

“I’m fine, go get them. I’ll catch up.” Tommy forced a half smile, Blade nodded and started running again.

Once Blade was out of sight Tommy topped backwards onto the building to support his weight. He sat down and looked at his leg, he grimaced once he saw it.

It wasn’t bleeding but bent in a demented way.

Tommy sucked in a breath and closed his eyes. Pain jolted through his leg, not stopping. He was sure, he had broken it.

Then he saw a man approach him. He smiled in relief. “Blade!” He exclaimed but it was more of a scream.

But the man approaching him, was not the Blade. It was a tall dark figure, he had horns, but they were not ram horns like J.

The figure smiled as he approached. Tommys own smile fell. This wasn’t the Blade. Tommy backed up further against the wall.

“Theseus, right?” The man was only a foot away from him now.

Tommy stayed still.

“I’m taking that as a yes! My names Halo. I can see you’re scared so I’ll make this quick.” Halo said before looking down at his leg. “Oh! This makes this so much more easier.”

Tommy did not understand what he meant until he stepped onto his freshly broken leg. Excruciating pain jolted through Tommys body as he screamed. This was the loudest he had ever screamed before.

The man reached for Tommys mask but Tommy blocked him. The worst thing you can do, is give you enemy your identity. He stepped harder on his injury. Tommy did his best to stop the man from taking the mask from his face, but the pain only made him loosen his grip and guard.

The man tore the mask away from his face and smiled. Tommy was sobbing, his leg was in immense pain, he was almost sure he would pass out from it.

Halo stepped off his leg and Tommy was relieved, but the pain still lingered. “You’re younger than I thought.” Halo smirked. “Farewell Theseus. I hope next time we meet, it’s under less painful circumstances.” He said before disappearing into the dark.

Tommy clutched his leg and fell to the side sobbing and breathing uncontrollably.

It was not long before Blade returned. He immediately panicked and rushed to Tommys side when he saw the sight. “What happened? Wheres your mask?” Blade said protectively wrapping an arm around Tommy.

“H-he took it.” Tommy stuttered still sobbing.

Blade picked him up, careful not to disturb his leg. “I knew you injured yourself by jumping off the building. I shouldn’t have followed them anyway, it was a diversion.”

Tommys sobs had died down, but his breath did not slow. The pain was excruciating in his leg. “Halo. T-That was his name.” Tommy choked out clutching onto Blades arm.

“I’m familiar, he works with Dream.” Blade said before entering the house.

He set Tommy down on the couch and Wilbur had entered the room yawning. “You guys are making so much noise, it’s like 9 pm.” He looked over to Tommy.

Wilburs face dropped as soon as he saw Tommys red streaked face. “Toms?” He asked and rushed over to the couch. “Toms, what’s wrong?”

Tommy couldn’t bring himself to speak, his leg hurt worse every moment he wasted talking.

“He broke his leg, and Halo knows his identity now.” Blade said clicking his watch a few times. “I’m going to get Lemic over here.”

Lemic was a healing hero, number 10 on the list. His name was a play on the words of Lemon and Medic.

“How did Halo get his identity?!” Wilbur panicked.

“It was my fault, he broke his leg jumping off the roof but I ran after J and Protector. They set up a diversion, probably a trap to separate Theseus and I. Although they probably didn’t expect him to get injured.” Blade said.

Wilbur nodded and took Tommys hand, he clutched onto his hand and the pain was relieved a bit but it was still there.

Soon enough a short man had walked through the door, he wore a mask and had white hair poking through the top of the mask. He suspected this was Lemic in his civilian form.

“Thanks for coming, Ponk.” Blade spoke.

“No problem!” He said cheerily and walked over to Tommy. “What’s the injury?” He asked as if he had done this a hundred times. Maybe he has.

“Broken leg.” Blade said again in his regular monotone voice.

The man nodded and looked to Tommy. “I’m going to place my hand on your leg ok? It shouldn’t hurt, I can’t heal it all the way but I can speed up the process.” His eyes were kind.

Tommy nodded. Ponk placed his hand on his leg, Tommy felt immediate pain with the contact but Wilbur just squeezed his hand reassuringly.

Soon enough the pain faded and the man lifted his hand from his leg. “Make sure to bandage it tight, it’ll keep his leg in place so the rest of the healing can proceed.” Ponk smiled.

Blade nodded, “Thank you.”

Ponk smiled again. “Well, I’ll get on my way. Sam will freak out if my cat gets into the house again.” He looked to Tommy. “Take care.” He said before walking back out of the house.

Tommys head fell back onto the pillow. He sighed.

“It’s alright Toms. We’re not going to let anything bad happen to you.” Wilbur promised again.

Tommy believed him once more. It was hard not to. He loved them. He would believe every lie they told him. What could he say?

He loved his family.

Chapter Text

“What was that?” Tommys head whipped around at a bird chirping.

“Toms, calm down. It’s just a bird.” Wilbur laid in Tommys bed with pillows that propped him up, reading a book. Tommy instead paced around the room.

Wilbur looked up from his book to the nervous boy.

“What if it was Halo? Or Dream?” Tommy looked out the window.

Wilbur sighed and patted the side of the bed next to him. “Come here, Toms.”

Tommy hesitated looking through the window once more, before crawling into the bed next to Wilbur.

He hugged Wilbur and Wilbur rubbed small circles into his back. “It’s gonna be alright. We won’t let anything bad happen to you.”

Tommy nodded, but he was still terrified of what lies behind those trees outside. “They know my identity, they can use it to track me here or find out who you guys are.” Tommy began very worried.

Wilbur hushed him. “Dream already knows mine, Techno, and Phils identity. He could’ve done anything he wanted to by now.”

This calmed Tommy, atleast he was somewhat safe. “How?”

Wilbur frowned a bit. “When he was a hero, he was a good friend of Technos. So we didn’t bother hiding our identities. None of the hero committee really does.”

This was true, he already knew Thunder and Nihachus names and faces. He knew Lemics name, and technically half his face. They didn’t bother to hide their identities much.

Wilbur checked his watch and groaned. “I gotta go on patrol again, do you want me to send Techno in here?”

Tommy nodded, he felt safer with someone else here.

Wilbur left the room and soon enough Techno came in. Technos shoulders tensed up as soon as he came in. “Nervous much?”

Tommy forgot that his mood was contagious. He tried to relax a bit.

Techno sat down on the bed next to him. “I don’t know how Wilbur stayed in here this long and didn’t have a panic attack.” Techno laughed a bit, Tommy appreciated the joke but he found himself trying to look out the window again.

Techno placed a hand on his head and ruffled the golden hair. This brought Tommy back to reality and looked back to Techno. “Want to hear a story?”

Tommy rolled his eyes. “I’m not 10.” He remarked.

“It’s Greek.” Techno smiled.

Tommy gave in. “Fine, which one?” He curled up closer to Techno.

“Have you ever heard of Achilles?” Techno began. Tommy shook his head, he had not.

“Well, when he was young, Achilles was dipped into the River Styx. It made him immortal, everywhere except his heel.” Techno looked up trying to recall the story.

“Why not his heel? That’s dumb.” Tommy scoffed.

Techno smiled. “That’s where his mother held him, to dip him into the River.”

That seemed to satisfy any doubts Tommy had and he eagerly began to listen again.

“A few years later, he was a young boy. He met another young boy, named Patroclus. The two clicked, practically brothers. They were inseparable.” Techno trailed off a bit.

Tommy listened closer.

“They were so close in fact,” Techno began again. “That they made a pact.” Techno looked down to Tommy to see if he was listening, in fact he was.

“Patroclus began, ‘Wherever you go, Achilles, I shall follow. If you are to ever die, I will die right with you.” Techno looked into Tommys eyes, almost as if he was speaking to him. “Because without you, there is no me. Life would be meaningless without you at my side.’”

Those words carried weight and Tommy almost forgot they weren’t for him. “They sound close.” Tommy spoke but it was merely a mumble.

Techno heard it though. “They were. Years later, they fought in the Trojan war together. Patroclus had remained loyal and followed him to the end of the earth. They were in the middle of a battle when it happened.” Tommys heart dropped. “An arrow went flying, it was aimed for Achilles. It hit him right in the heel, the one place he was still mortal.”

Tommy tensed up and watched Technos face closely.

“Patroclus rushed to Achilles side, but it was too late. Achilles died.” Techno paused.

“But what happened to Patroclus? He said he’d die for Achilles.” Tommy cut in, he was invested into the story.

Techno nodded. “He did, he went into another battle wearing Achilles armor where he was met with death too.”

Tommy sank further into Technos arms. “I don’t like that ending.” He mumbled.

Techno chuckled. “It’s only a story.” He ruffled the boys hair and the bright blue eyes peaked back up to him.

Techno frowned. “Tommy, I won’t let anything happen to you. There’s no point in me being a hero, without you by my side.”

Tommys heart jumped at these words. “Do you mean it?”

Techno smiled and nodded. “Of course.”

Tommy hugged him. “You’re cheesy.” His voice was muffled by Technos shirt but it was sincere.

“Calm down Achilles. Or you’ll get shot in the heel.” Techno rolled his eyes.

“I already broke my foot, does that count?” Tommy looked up to Techno half amused.

“Sure.” Techno huffed.

Then a knock came at the door, the two exchanged a glance before Phil walked in.

“Wilbur ran into a bit of a problem, he needs backup.” Phil said, almost sorry for Interrupting the two.

Tommy felt his heart drop again, he didn’t want Techno to leave him. He didn’t want to be alone.

Techno rested a hand on Tommy, most likely to calm him down. “Do you think you can watch over him while we’re gone?” He asked.

Phil nodded, Techno ruffled Tommys hair once more before getting up. Phil sat down next to Tommy once Techno left.

“How do you feel, Toms?” Phil said, using Wilburs nickname for him.

Tommy shrugged. “Paranoid, I guess.”

Phil only smiled. “That’s normal.” Phil wrapped his wings around Tommy and Tommy admired them. “Cool, huh?”

Tommy nodded, he was amazed by the dark, black, wings, almost purple might he add.

“My wife Kristin used to braid small beads to the top feathers.” Phil smiled sadly at the memory.

“Was she Wilburs mom?” Tommy has to remind himself every now and then, that Phil and Wilbur are actually related.

Phil nodded.

“What was her power?” Tommy asked the man, intrigued.

He chuckled. “She was able to bring people back from the dead.”

Tommy was amazed. “What happened to her?”

Phil frowned and Tommy felt he hit a nerve. He pushed his hair back to reveal a white streak on the side of his golden hair. “I would’ve died that day, if she didn’t revive me. But reviving takes a lot of energy out of someone, she was killed while she was unconscious.”

Tommy admired it. “By who?”

“Dream.” Phil said before hiding the white streak again.

Tommy froze, Dream did this? Why would he want to kill Phil?

Phil noticed Tommys surprise. “He wasn’t stable. I still don’t think he is, he needs help but was put in the wrong position. I don’t think he’s the evil mastermind everyone thinks. He done terrible things but he needs help.”

Tommy still remembered his wound and Dreams smirk. Maybe he did need serious mental help, but that didn’t excuse anything. Hes still a terrible person.

“Do you think, Kristin would’ve liked me?” Tommy found himself asking, with a hushed voice.

Phil kissed the top of his forehead. “She would’ve loved you.”

This filled Tommy with ease. Maybe one day in the afterlife, they would meet.

Suddenly a ring came from downstairs. Then again. And again. That was probably the house phone, connected to the kitchen wall. “I’ll go get it, stay here.” Phil said and got up from where he was sitting.

He walked out of the room. Tommy hesitated for a moment. He didn’t want to be alone, but Phil would be back soon. Right?

Then he heard a noise. Tommy hushed himself. “You’re just paranoid. You’re just paranoid.” Tommy repeated closing his eyes.

Then a voice spoke out, Tommy barely had time to think. “Sleep.”

He then proceeded to black out, everything fading to black.

Chapter Text

Tommy woke up in a black room, hardly able to see anything in the pitch black.

“Hello?” He called out. “Hello!” Tommy was panicking.

Where was he? Why was he left here? Wheres Wilbur?

“Ah, you’re awake.” A softer voice came from the corner of the room.

“Who are you?” Tommy recognized the voice, it was the same one he heard before he blacked out.

The man ignored him. “Dream, he’s awake.”

Tommy froze when he heard the name. These were villains. They had come for him.

“Theseus! It’s good to see you again.” The familiar voice made him freeze.

Dream.

No. He didn’t want to see or hear Dream. He wanted to run away, back into his brothers arms.

“Leave me alone.” Tommys words were heavy and sharp.

“Calm down. I’m not going to hurt you.” Dream said, Tommy knew that he lying.

Tommy tried to yank free from his restraints and found he was tied to a chair. great.

“What do we do with him?” The first voice said.

Dream hesitated. “We don’t need him right, send him back to sleep until we do the video.”

Tommy opened his mouth to protest, but before he could, the voice spoke first.

“Sleep.” The first voice rang.

Tommy tried to fight it, but quickly fell into another slumber.

When he awoke again, he heard voices. It was also brighter. He could fully see Dream and 404, along with villains scattered around.

There was also a camera.

“If you want Theseus back, I suggest you resign from the hero committee.” Dreams voice rang out and he grabbed Tommy roughly by the hair.

He whimpered, he couldn’t open his eyes. They were still heavy with sleep.

He quickly fell into another slumber, which he didn’t wake up between this time.

He opened his eyes slowly, feeling an overwhelming sense of fatigue. He hasn’t felt like this since he got sick. He scanned the room, he immediately recognized Bee and Boo. His ex-friends.

He heard shouts outside. “What was that?” Tommy looked to Bee who ignored him. “What’s going on?” He panicked.

Boo looked hesitant. “Bee, maybe we should-“

“No. Dream gave us our mission.” Bee glared at Boo and his words were sharper than razors.

Boo looked even more hesitant. “I’m sorry, Tubbo.” He said before teleporting to Tommy.

“Ranboo don’t you dare!” Bee yelled before Boo untied his restraints.

Boo looked sincere to Tommy and Tommy rushed away as soon as he was free. He hid behind a giant box in the warehouse he must’ve been in. He peaked around it only to see Boo and Bee have fled the scene.

He heard shouting again, he ran to the source of the noise.

He was met instantly with freezing cold air. When did it get so cold? It was fall like 2 days ago. Tommy shivered, he was in his t-shirt that looked more brown than red and white. Why was it so dirty?

He looked around and was instantly met face to face with Dream. “How did you get out? Where are Bee and Boo?” He asked panicked.

Tommy was confused. Dream was never panicked. He looked around, there were more people here! They weren’t just villains either! Thunder and Nihachu were here! So were Warden and the Captain! But most of all…

“Tommy!” Whisper cried out, but not in pain, almost desperate to hug him or just touch him in general.

Tommy tried to make a beeline for Whisper but was immediately pulled back by Dream. “Now, now. I say we should negotiate this.”

Whisper glared and a hand rested on top his shoulder. The hand belong to Blade which brought Whipser out of his daze.

“Let him go, Dream.” Blade demanded.

Dream hummed as if he was thinking it over. “No thanks.” His voice was calm.

Tommy tried to make another run for it but Dream brought him back harsher and he came crashing into the back of the warehouse wall. He held his head in pain and crashed to the floor.

He felt warm fluid run down the side of his face. He raised his hand to wipe it away, when he pulled it back to reveal his red hand.

This was blood. He was bleeding.

He looked back to Dream and his brothers. Dream was still trying to use Tommy as leverage.

“Just resign. Right now, then you can have your little brother back.” Dreams voice was calmer than ever, he clearly had the upper hand.

Tommys head was ringing, he saw the hesitation in Whispers eyes as he looked down to Tommy.

Whisper took of his mask. “I resign as a-“

“No!” Tommy yelled and stood up from where he was laying. “If you want them to resign, then can’t use me has leverage!” Tommy yelled and attacked Dream.

Dream was taken off guard but quickly kicked him off, he was sent flying. He expected to land into another wall, but it never came. He crashed into the ground a few times and it felt like he was rolling quick. It was steeply going downhill and he heard Wilbur cry out his name.

Finally he came into contact with something cold, something wet. He opened his eyes slightly to reveal snow. When did it start snowing? It was only November..

Tommy felt fatigue again. He looked up to find the warehouse but it was nowhere to be seen. He only saw a incredibly steep hill.

He clutched his head in pain, he felt weak. And cold.

He was really cold.

His red and white t-shirt was not cutting it for this weather. The snow was soft though, softer than ever. He rested, he wanted to close his eyes for a moment. Tommy was tired. And hungry. And he felt like he’d been asleep for weeks. It was only a few days though, right?

The snow piled around him, nothing was stopping him from closing his eyes. He did just fall down a hill, and get thrown into the side of a building. Not to mention he had been in a forced coma for a few days. He deserved this. Nothing was stopping him. So that’s what he did. He let them close.

“Tommy.” A soft warm voice spoke.

Tommy willed his eyes to open again but he wasn’t laying in the snow. He was a very lit up place.

“Hello?” Tommy responded and was met face to face with a tall woman dressed in purple. “Who are you?”

The woman’s laugh was enchanting. “My name is Kristin.”

Tommy froze. That was Phils wife. She’s dead. Tommy breathed out shakily.

“I’m dead.” He couldn’t believe what he was saying.

Kristin nodded. “You are.”

Tommy felt miserable. He was dead. He would never see his brothers again.

“Awh, don’t look so bummed.” She smiled and played with his hair. “I can grant you something.”

Tommys heart let up at this. “You can?”

“Did you know I could revive people?” She asked calmly still playing with his hair.

He nodded. Phil had told him this.

“I still can. But I can’t promise this golden hair would be the same” Tommy wasn’t listening to what she was saying. All he heard was he had a chance to be alive again.

“Revive me! Please.” Tommy begged.

Kristin smiled and hugged him. “I wish I knew you when I was alive. You’re a good son.”

That was the last thing he heard when he gasped for air. He started coughing violently and opened his eyes.

Wilbur looked at him with a tear stained face. Techno was also there. Neither of them had their masks on.

“Tommy? H-how?” Wilbur looked at him like he had just risen from the dead.

Oh wait. He did.

“You were dead. You had no pulse.” Techno stated in disbelief.

Tommy didn’t have the energy to respond. He just breathed in and out before Wilbur crushed him in a hug. Tommy let out an oof as Techno also crushed him in a hug.

“Tommy?” Techno asked, finally letting go of him.

“Yeah?” Tommy was exhausted.

“What’s that in your hair?” Techno pointed to it.

Tommy frowned. “What?”

Wilbur looked to it. “It’s white. Tommy you have a white streak in your hair.” Wilbur sounded panicked but Tommy was too exhausted to worry about his hair.

“Wheres Dream?” Tommy changed the subject.

Techno and Wilbur exchanged a look. “Hes with Phil.” Techno finally spoke. “Here, take this. We need to get you to a medic or Lemic.” Techno handed Tommy his cape.

It felt warmer but not warm enough. Techno quickly picked Tommy up and they started walking. Tommy felt on the verge of passing out again but he kept his eyes open.

They trudged back up the hill, Wilbur following close behind. They were not ready for the sight that laid in front of them.

Dream laid covered in blood while 404 clutched his motionless body.

Phil was there too, bloodied sword in hand. Tommy almost passed out at the sight. Wilbur went to block the view for Tommy.

“You’ll pay.” 404 said in tears. “You’ll pay for this.” His voice cracked and he clutched Dream closer to his chest.

Tommy felt bad. This was Dream, but 404 didn’t deserve this. He wasn’t injured, but he lost someone he loved. Just as Techno and Wilbur almost did.

“I’m sorry. But it’s over.” Phil said raising his sword again.

“Sleep.” 404’s voice rang out heavier than ever and Tommy felt himself be dropped.

Suddenly his vision went black.

When it came back, 404 and Dream were gone. All the villains were gone aswell. This just left heroes, waking up from a minute nap.

“Dang it!” Phil groaned.

Tommy looked around and Techno had picked him up again.

Phil made his way back to Tommy. “Hey, are you alright?” He asked but his eyes widened. “You have a streak..” he trailed off.

Tommy nodded.

“Kristin… did you meet-..” Phil was lost for words but Tommy just nodded again.

“I did.” He felt his eyes water up.

“So you…” Phil trailed off again.

Tommy nodded once more. “Yeah.”

Phil ran his hands through Tommy’s hair. “I’m so sorry we didn’t get here sooner.”

Tommy was confused. “What do you mean? It was only a few days.”

Everyone around him immediately lost color in their faces.

“Tommy.” Wilbur began. “It was two weeks.”

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“What?” Tommy couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

“You were gone, for two weeks.” Wilbur began again.

No.

No, there was no way.

How?

Tommy looked Wilbur and tried to speak, but nothing came out of his mouth. He tried to move too but he was frozen. Techno hugged him closer to his chest when he noticed his delay.

“He’s in shock.” Techno made note to Phil.

Phil nodded. “Let’s get back then, Wilbur can you thank some of the heroes for assisting us in this ambush? We’ll get Tommy back to the house and check him for anymore injuries.”

Wilbur hesitated and looked once more to Tommy before agreeing. He then walked away to the heroes Tommy had barely noticed who they were.

Lemic and Warden were here, but Lemic was clutching onto Warden for dear life. He was bleeding rapidly from his missing left arm. Tommy grimaced and looked away.

Nihachu and Thunder were here, both were not as severely injured, but had their fair share.

Last but not least was The Captain. Her half white hair was stained red while the other brown half was matted. She was bleeding from the head but looked fine enough to walk.

Then something caught Tommys eye. There were not only heroes here, but vigilantes. Not many, only two of the more well known ones. That’s still two more than who would’ve shown up.

They were Herobrine and Aquatic. Tommy has worked with them multiple times. He’s even accidentally shown them his identity.

Herobrine caught him staring and smiled, he nudged Aquatic. Aquatic noticed him and waved. Tommy smiled and waved back.

So they did recognize them.

It wasn’t long before Techno turned around and starting walking away, Phil hurried after him and Tommy.

Tommy rested his head on Technos shoulder. Who would’ve thought dying takes this much out of you?

They made it back to the house and Techno set him down on the couch. “How do you feel?” He asked and knelt down beside Tommy.

“Exhausted.” Tommy sighed, it was true. He felt like he could go to sleep and not wake up for a week.

“Tommy, can I ask you a question?” Techno said, staring him down.

Tommy nodded.

“What did the villains do to you? I mean you were gone two weeks..” Trailed off.

Tommy shrugged. “I was asleep, the same way we were when 404 put us all under.”

Techno looked surprised, that was not the answer he has suspected. He accepted it though. “Do you feel pain anywhere?”

Tommy had to think, he felt pain everywhere. Particularly his head and back, probably from hitting the side of the warehouse or rolling down a hill. The weirdest thing though, his wrist hurt. Like he had scraped it or something.

“Yeah, my head and weirdly my wrist.” Tommy yawned and didn’t think much of it. He was too tired to care.

Techno inspected his head, which was sticky with dry blood. He then looked down to his wrist before eyes widening. “Tommy?”

Tommy was confused. “What?” He looked down to Techno and then his wrist.

It was bleeding, so he had scraped it. That wasn’t all though, the shape of the cuts were cut into a perfect smile face. It were deep, Tommy gasped when he saw it.

“You have a concussion too.” Techno said getting up.

“Don’t leave-“ Tommy grabbed Technos arm.

Techno frowned, “I’ll be right back, I just want to get bandages.”

“No, please don’t leave me. Please.” Tommy begged.

Techno sighed and knelt back down.

Eventually Phil came back into the room followed by Wilbur who must’ve just returned.

“Hey Phil, can you get me the first aid kit?” Techno asked from the floor.

“Sure mate.” Phil said before disappearing again.

Wilbur came and move onto the couch next to Tommy. Tommy laid his legs on Wilburs lap, and leaned back.

Phil came back with the bandages and handed them to Techno.

“Hey Phil, come look at this.” Techno glanced down and held Tommys hand up slightly. Tommy winced slightly and Techno loosened up a bit. Phil looked at it and his eyes also widened.

“Dream.” Phil stared in shock at Tommys bloody hand.

Techno nodded before opening the first aid kit and wrapping up his hand. He then cleaned off the blood from his forehead.

When they were done, Phil played with the white streak in his hair. “I’m so sorry, Tommy.” Phil apologized again.

“It’s okay, Dad” Tommy smiled at his first use of Dad, Phil noticed them too and smiled softly. “I’ll just dye it blonde again.”

Phil frowned. “You can’t dye it, Toms. I’ve tried.”

Tommys heart stopped at this. “What?” His voice was barely audible above a whisper.

Then Tommy remembered Phils own white piece of hair and frowned. He wouldn’t be able to dye it, but that didn’t matter. He was alive.

“Tommy.” Phil began. “Maybe you should rethink being a hero.”

Everyone in the room froze.

“No!” Tommy exclaimed. “I want this!”

He looked to Wilbur and Techno for back up but they both remained quiet. “I want to be a hero..” he repeated more quietly.

“I think it’s dangerous. We care about you, Toms.” Wilbur spoke up.

“It is dangerous. He knew that when he signed up.” Techno commented.

Tommy was relieved Techno was on his side.

“I did! And I still want to do it.” Tommys voice held weight.

Phil gave in. “Alright, we just need to be more careful.”

Wilbur looked more disapproving though.

“Wilbur-“ Tommy began.

“Tommy! You’re a kid, you should be going to school and figuring out what you want to do in the future!” Wilbur explained.

“This is what I want to do!” Tommy countered again.

“Tommy- oof-“ Wilbur was cut off by Tommy landing on him for a hug.

Tommy wrapped his arms around Wilburs torso. “This is what I want to do.”

Wilbur hesitated and sighed, he then hugged him back. “Fine, but you have to be careful, Toms. If this happens again I can’t live with myself.”

Tommy nodded. “Deal.”

Wilbur seemed relieved at this and gave Tommy another squeeze.

“Let’s get you to bed, you need sleep. Do you feel up to going to a hero committee meeting with us tomorrow?” Wilbur asked.

Tommy looked up at Wilbur in surprise. “Really?”

Wilbur nodded. “You’ve basically already met all the top ten heroes but two of them. Plus you’re Technos sidekick. Just think of it as a major grade or something.” He smiled and Techno rolled his eyes. Techno hasn’t been grading him like you’re supposed to grade sidekicks. He’s just going by his own beliefs.

Tommys eyes lit up. “Yes, I do.” He said heart filled with hope again.

Wilbur laughed and Techno gave a small chuckle. “Alright. Let’s get you to bed then.” He smiled and pushed Tommy off him.

Tommy got up and saluted. “Goodnight soldiers.” Tommy said before rushing out, earning a laugh from Phil, Techno, and Wilbur.

He ran into his room and changed out of his dirty t-shirt. He then jumped into bed and bundled up in covers.

Techno came into the room a bit after and Tommy looked at him. He came and sat at the edge of his bed.

“I love you, Tommy.” Techno said, barely speaking. More of whispering.

Tommy have never heard these words from Techno. He wasn’t sure if Techno had ever said these words in his life.

“I love you too.” He yawned.

Techno looked like he wanted to say more but only stared at Tommy. “You shouldn’t have gotten kidnapped. That was my fault.” He seemed to have shortened his words instead of saying what he intended to say.

Tommy sat up from the bed. “No! It wasn’t!”

Techno half smiled at Tommy attempt to make him feel better. “If I hadn’t left, Halo would’ve never seen you’re face. You aren’t safe, Tommy.” Techno stated.

Tommy already knew this but he just climbed to the edge of the bed and hugged his brother.

“I don’t blame you..” he whispered.

Techno hesitated but hugged Tommy back. He closed his eyes and let Techno comfort him but in reality Tommy was comforting Techno.

“Life isn’t worth living without you, Achilles.” Techno said hugging Tommy for dear life.

Tommy remembered this from Technos story. The night he got kidnapped.

He laid like this, in his brothers arms before he must’ve fallen asleep. He guessed that’s what Techno had been waiting for.

He loved Techno. He loved Wilbur. He loved Phil.

He loved his family.

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Tommy sat anxiously in the living room, waiting for the rest of his family to get dressed.

The Blade sat next to him, already geared up as was Tommy.

“You should eat something.” He stares Tommy down.

“Can’t, too excited.” Tommy simply responded.

Techno sighed. “Come on, don’t make me force a poptart down your throat.”

Tommy rolled his eyes. “Fine.” He got up from the couch and walked into the kitchen looking at his selection.

They had cereal, poptarts, and an old bag of donuts. Tommy anxiously grabbed the cereal and milk. He then poured the milk into the bowl and then the cereal.

He heard snickering behind him, he Instinctively turned around. “What?” He asked Whisper, who was in full costume.

“You pour the milk first? What are you, and animal?” Wilbur stuck out his tongue.

“And what if I am?” Tommy rolled his eyes and set his bowl on the counter. He took a bite, “if you pour the cereal first, you’re a disappointment to humanity.”

Wilbur opened his mouth to argue but Avian walked into the room. “Boys, no arguing.”

“But daddd.” Wilbur complained.

Tommy continued eating his cereal amused. The cereal he poured the right way.

Eventually Blade came into the kitchen and Tommy finished his cereal. “There, I ate. Can we go now?” Tommy groaned.

Avian laughed. “Alright, alright. Let go.”

Tommy felt immediately relieved and bounced out of the room.

They got into the car, and before Tommy knew it, he was here. At the Hero Committee Building.

Tommy stared in awe at the giant building. It had floors on top of floors and Tommy wasn’t sure if they ever stopped. The entire thing was made of glass, blue tinted glass. It was perfect. Everything Tommy had ever dreamed.

Almost automatically, he ran inside. He looked around while Blade watched, amused.

He was led into an elevator by Whisper and Avian, then Whisper hit the floor 12 button.

The elevator kept going up, Tommy pushed down his fear of heights and let the small elevator take them up. Eventually the elevator doors opened and he walked out. He was then led into another room where multiple people sat in chairs, a meeting.

But wait, these weren’t just any people. These were heroes. The Top Ten Heroes of L’manburg!

Tommy was taken aback and scanned the room, noticing familiar faces.

The previously injured, number 10 hero, Lemic, sat in a chair. His arm bandaged up but he looked brighter than ever. His power is Healing, which Tommy had experienced before.

The number 9 Hero, Rewind, who made brief appearances and was almost never seen without his fiancé. His power is Time Travel.

The number 8 Hero, Thunder. Or Jack in his civilian form. His power is Technology manipulation.

Tommys eyes immediately fell onto Nihachu, the number 7 Hero, who was next to her duo member Jack. Her power is Accuracy.

Next to Lemic, was Warden, the number 6 Hero. He was talking and seemed very happy talking to Lemic. His power was peer pressure, given his big form, that is understandable.

Tommy felt eyes on him and he looked over and was met with the number 5 Hero, Captain. Tommy remembered seeing her a few nights ago. Her power is enhanced strength.

The Last Hero, was next to Rewind, holding his hand. The number 2 Hero, Dreams best friend, Blaze. His power is Flames.

“Toms?” Whisper placed a hand on his shoulder.

Tommy was brought back into reality and looked to Whisper smiled to him, he probably sensed Tommys excitement. Tommy took his seat next to Blade and Whisper sat on the other side of him.

Avian smiled and took a seat across from them in the middle of the table. “Thank you all for coming.”

The room went silent as everyone watched Avian closely.

“It’s not like we had a choice.” Blaze remarked and was hit in the side by Rewind.

Avian only kept smiling when he replied. “That is true, as far as we know Dream is dead.”

“We don’t know that for sure.” Warden commented.

“I know where I hit him.” Avian was a little more serious with his tone there. “There’s been a sort of uprising within the villains.”

Tommy was surprised, this was the first he was hearing about this.

“Who do you think it’s led by?” Nihachu spoke up and Phil shrugged.

Blazes expression darkened. “404.” Rewind only leaned further into Blaze and looked down.

Tommy felt bad for him, first his best friend died and now the next is leading a villain uprising.

“We don’t know that for sure.” Avian replied.

“I know him. 404 would do anything to avenge Dream. He’s probably running on a death wish.” Blaze was clearly annoyed by this topic. Tommy didn’t blame him, he would be upset too.

Avian nodded. “Ok, for now our assumption is 404 is leading the uprising. I have a plan to settle this down.”

“Is this a real plan? Or is this a sacrifice?” Blade glared, his words held weight and Tommy assumed this has happened before.

“Blade, I assure you this is safe.” Avians expression softened.

Blades expression still held the same anger. “You said that right before we went to go save Theseus.”

“He’s okay.” Avian motioned to Tommy.

Blade scoffed and raised his voice. “He died.”

Tommy froze, suddenly all eyes were on him.

“You never told us that.” Rewind looked over to Avian.

Avian sighed. “Yes he did, but he’s okay now. Can we move on?”

Blade huffed.

“We brought Theseus today because I want him to go undercover in the villain uprising.” Phil said calmly and Tommy froze.

“You didn’t mention that! You said he was Blades sidekick so we should bring him!” Whisper jumped from his seat and stood up.

Avians eyes darted to Whisper, causing him to sit back down. “We need to use his secrecy to our advantage. They wouldn’t recognize him with a mask on.”

“I don’t allow it.” Blade spoke up, glaring at Avian. “He’s my sidekick, I don’t authorize this.”

Avian only looked sympathetic. “You said it yourself, he knows the danger of being a hero. He chose this.”

“You’re sending him to death.” Blade glared.

“He’ll be fine, we’ll be on standby.” Avian reasoned.

“Enough.” Warden spoke up, his voice booming over everyone.

Tommy felt himself tense up immediately almost as if the breath was knocked out of him. He wanted to cry at the sudden pressure that was knocked into his brain and bones.

“Let the kid decide.” Warden said once more before releasing the sudden pressure from everyone.

All eyes were on him again. Tommy hated being put on the spot. He already had his answer though.

“I’ll do it.” His voice seemed so young in the group of adults. It was out of place.

Many of the Heroes murmured and half of them didn’t seem to agree with Tommys decision.

Whisper grabbed his arm softly and whispered. “You can say no, no one will blame you.”

Tommy shook his head. “I can do it.”

Whisper looked unsure of him.

“That’s all I had to say, I know you all disagree with me, but this is our best bet of arresting 404.” Avian said, standing up.

No one said anything, they sat still, probably watching Tommy get sent to his death. But what more could they do?

Tommy could do this. He died once, he would live. He’d be fine.

Whisper and Blade also stood up, automatically Tommy followed them out of the room.

“No. He’s not doing it.” Whisper raised his voice to Phil after exiting the room.

“What I said it final. This isn’t up for anymore discussion.” Avian walked into the elevator.

They followed, Blade speaking this time. “I’m his mentor, I should get a say in this.”

“You did. Thank you for your feedback, but he wanted to be a hero.” Avian was a little annoyed. “I don’t care if you think I’m cruel right now, we can’t baby him. I worry about him too.”

Tommy felt a little proud, Avian believed in him. Tommy wouldn’t let him down.

“I can do this.” He reassured them and Avian smiled to him.

Avian ruffled his hair. “That’s my boy, don’t worry I’ll be there the entire time on standby for backup.”

Tommy felt happy, Avian believed in him.

Whisper and Blade still looked skeptical though.

That was okay, Tommy could handle this.

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“Tommy?” Wilburs voice came through the earpiece in Tommys ear. “Can you hear me?”

Tommy quickly spoke up in a hushed whisper. “Yeah I hear you.”

Tommy looked around the dark city. Well he wasn’t Tommy right now. He was newly pronounced villain, for the time being. His costume was designed by Techno, it was black and a navy blue.

“Alright, turn left here and prepare to be faced with multiple people.” Wilburs voice rang through the earpiece with quite a bit of anxiety.

Tommy hummed quietly to show he understood and took a sharp left. He walked into a run down building, there was a crowd of people in masks and different forms.

On a platform stood 404. He was giving a speech to the group, along with some other infamous villains by his side. Tommy silently joined the crowd.

“The Hero Committee has taken everything from us. Our family, our friends, our jobs. They killed my boyfriend.” 404 paused. “He died. Because of the Hero Committee.”

Some of villains murmured. Tommy hated how he agreed with that. But it wasn’t the Hero Committee, Dream died because of him. Because of Tommy.

“I say we finish what he started. We destroy it.” 404 yelled and shouts of approval were heard from the crowd of villains. “So stick with me ladies, gents, and inbetween. Here’s with the revolution!”

The crowd got louder and Tommy felt almost sick. Tommy didn’t disagree with the fact that Dreams death wasn’t deserved, but this was wrong. Everyone should know that, it’s morally wrong.

Tommy felt eyes shoot through him and he looked up to meet Boos eyes. Boo quickly looked away. There’s no way Ranboo already found him out.. right?

The crowd dispersed, everyone hanging around in case 404 were to make another announcement. Tommy made himself comfortable in a corner where he could listen to Wilbur speak softly in his ear.

“Get 404 alone, be careful please.” Wilbur had heard the entire thing and Tommy hummed again. He turned around only to be meet witty Boo.

He practically towered over Tommy. His height was menacing as were his purple eyes. “Do I know you?” His voice was familiar, of course it was. This was Ranboo.

Tommy shook his head and tried to push past Boo but was quickly stopped. Tommy grunted as his force came into contact with Boos. “Oi, leave me alone-“ Tommy spoke but quickly covered his mouth realizing his mistake.

“Tommy?!” Boo said in a hushed whisper.

Tommy sighed, he was found out.

“Why are you here?!” Boo still spoke in whispers, that told Tommy all he needed to know. Ranboo would never turn Tommy in, he wasn’t a bad guy.

“I need to arrest 404.” Tommy glared.

Boo looked taken aback, he hesitated before speaking in another whisper. “You need to leave.”

Tommy scoffed. “Or what? You’ll tell everyone I’m here?”

“Tommy.” Wilburs voice rang through again.

Boo hesitated again and stared at Tommy directly, not breaking eye contact. “Are we friends?”

Tommy felt pain again, but he pushed it far beneath him. “What has Tubbo told you?” He kept his voice calm and steady, when really he was on the verge of breaking.

“That.. we aren’t.” Boo looked down and trailed off.

Tommy sighed and bit down on his tongue. “Then I think you have your answer.”

Boo looked hurt and Tommy pushed past him. He didn’t like hurting Ranboo. He was so Innocent. But in what world can a hero and villain be friends? Not this one, if that counts as anything.

“Nice job, Toms. Find 404.” Wilburs voice was comforting, almost as if he sensed Tommys pain. He couldn’t though, that was the worst part.

Tommy looked around at the villains scattered around the abandoned building. Then he saw it, the red mushroom based costume. He walked over to 404 and tapped his shoulder. 404’s icy stare almost tore through Tommy, as it met his naive eyes.

“Can I talk to you alone?” Tommy tried to keep a steady voice.

404 nodded but didn’t speak.

Tommy felt uneasy as he walked around the back of the building, 404 trailing behind him.

“Find a way trap him, I’m sending police cars there. We’ll be there soon too.” Wilbur said before cutting off his audio.

Tommy opened a door that almost broke in his hand and he stood in the middle of the dusty room.

“What’s this about?” 404 glared.

Tommy nearly jumped at his voice. “I just wanted to know what your plan of action is. With the uprising.”

404 still seemed skeptical but let his guard down a bit. “My friend Halo and I plan to start a rebellion and show everything wrong with the Hero Committee. Which will make people question their ways.”

Tommy could see so many flaws in this plan. “What’s wrong with the Hero Committee?”

Dumb question. He didn’t think it through.

404 didn’t take sudden offense at this, like Tommy though he would. “They killed Dream, they could’ve arrested him but no. They killed him.” 404 continued. “They do these things everyday, it gets unnoticed.”

Tommy agreed. Phil shouldn’t have killed Dream. It was unfair.

404 glared at Tommy again before taking a step back. “What did you say your name was again?”

Tommy flinched. It was noticeable. “Theseus.” Tommy said before lunging for 404. Rookie move, but it took him off guard.

404 was surprised but quickly punched Tommy. “Why are you here?”

Tommy held his face in pain. “To arrest you, what you’re doing is wrong!”

“And you think killing someone is right?” 404 yelled and Tommy froze.

“His name was clay, he was a nice guy. You wouldn’t believe it though. He didn’t deserve that.” 404’s voice cracked.

Tommy breathed deeply. “404, I hereby place you under arrest.”

404 chuckled and pulled out a knife from his cape. “I’ll die before getting arrested by the Hero Committee.”

Tommy braced himself for a lunge but stared in shock with 404 lodged the knife into his own chest. Tommy felt his knees grow weak when 404 dropped to the floor. 404 coughed and his blood filled into a puddle around the ground.

Tommy rushed to his side. “Are you Crazy?!” Tommys Voice filled with panic.

404 smiled. “Without him, the world means nothing to me.” 404 looked over to Tommy as he panicked. “I don’t think you’re a bad kid.” 404 was interrupted by a coughing fit of blood before continuing. “B-but you need to leave the Hero Committee before you get corrupted.”

Tommys eyes filled with tears as he stared at the wound.

He heard sirens. From a distance but they were sirens. Police sirens.

“P-please. I just want to help people. Dream didn’t deserve that, but he was a criminal.” Tommy reasoned.

404 smiled and Tommy saw the light start to flicker from his eyes. “I can see him again. Finally.” He said before growing still and limp.

Tommy watched as the light faded into a misty gray in 404’s eyes.

Tommy cried out, he cried for a villain who he barely knew. He cried for the way he died, how anticlimactic, without a rebellion to say anything. Tommy cried out loud, he screamed even. He stared at 404’s lifeless body before he felt arms wrap tightly around him.

He couldn’t hear anything, no sirens, no one talking.

404’s words rang in his head.

‘You need to leave before you get corrupted’

Tommy pushed away at the hands embracing him.

“Ommy- Tommy look at me.” Wilburs voice was clear instead of staticky as it had been.

Tommys eyes refocused onto Whisper. The Hero who was his brother. This made Tommy cry more and he hugged Whisper.

“It’s okay, I’m here. We’re here.” Whisper rubbed his back and held him tightly.

“H-he stabbed himself- I couldn’t stop him.” Tommys voice hurt just by speaking and he sobbed louder.

“It’s okay. You’re okay.” Whisper reassured him and picked him up from the ground.

Tommy continued to cry, like a child that had just scraped his knee.

His sobs had died down when he was brought to the front of the building. Cold air hit his face and he opened his eyes to bright police sirens.

Police had carried 404 out of the building and into an ambulance.

It was no use. Tommy knew he was dead. He watched him die just minutes before they got here.

Tommys eyes focused onto Blade and Avian. Whisper carefully set Tommy down and steadied him. Blade made his way over to Tommy and carefully leaned in, placing a hand on his shoulder.

“Are you okay? Nothing injured?” His voice was soft and hushed.

Tommy wasn’t sure how to answer that. He was fine physically.

Tommy only stared into Blades eyes, wanting to bawl again. Blade understood though, he carefully guided him to the front of the crowd. Tommys eyes landed on civilians and reporters among the police who held them back.

“As my sidekick, Theseus deserves this title more than anyone. I announce him from this point forward, a Hero.” Blades voice was loud and immediately people applauded and hollered loudly.

Tommy felt numb, he felt sad. He stood motionless, not smiling like he thought he would.

Dream and 404 had died unfair deaths. They didn’t deserve that.

Tommy stared at the crowd of people who yelled happily than ever. How could they be so happy about someone dying at Tommys expense? Tommy should’ve saved him. He could’ve.

They yelled his name. “Theseus! Theseus!” They cheered.

Tommy didn’t like how they cheered for him. 404 died because Tommy intervened. Dream died because Tommy needed saving. Why did Tommys life matter more than theirs? Because he was a ‘Hero’? Because they committed crimes? Sure, Dream murdered people. But so did Phil. Just because he was a Hero didn’t make it right.

Tommy felt sick. He recalled 404’s words to Tommy.

‘You need to leave before you get corrupted’

What if he was already too far gone?

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“Theseus?”

Whisper voice broke him out of him out of his daze. Tommy stared at the flashing lights and people surrounding him and Whisper.

The Blade and Avian were keeping them backs and answering questions.

Whisper steadied him. “Come on, Theseus. We should get out of here.”

Tommy nodded and Whisper ushered him out of the street. On their way out, Tommy and Whisper were stopped by reporters.

“Rumors say 404 is dead. Would you like to elaborate?” The women asked with a microphone.

“No, we would not.” Whisper answered for him.

“Newly announced Hero, Theseus, did you kill him?” Another man asked more formerly.

Tommy froze at the words and stared at the man with wild eyes. “I didn’t kill him.” Tommy felt the words leave his mouth, he was surprised at how unsure he sounded.

“Can you elaborate on how he died?” The man asked again.

Tommy felt anger push inside him, mixed with dread. “I didn’t kill him.” His voice was more harsh and Whisper pushed the reporters out of the way.

The walked back to the house, finally getting away from the reporters and Tommy sat on his bed.

Wilbur walked into his room, changed out of his Hero costume, and sat next to him. “You ok?” He asked softly, rubbing circles into Tommys back.

Tommy didn’t know what to say. He was lost for words.

No.

He wasn’t okay. He was angry. Angry at the world, angry at heroes. He was angry at himself.

This System, it was wrong. Heroes shouldn’t be allowed to kill Villains. People cheered for Theseus because they thought he killed 404. Why were they happy? They were happy that someone died, and Tommy was rewarded for that.

So to put it simple, no. Tommy was not okay. But he could tell Wilbur that.

Wilbur noticed Tommys hesitance and frowned. “Toms, talk to me. What’s wrong?”

“I didn’t kill him.” Tommy choked out.

Wilbur hugged Tommy and played with his hair. “Of course not.”

“They think I killed him.” Tommy whispered.

“They think you’re a hero.” Wilbur said in a low voice, Tommys ear pressed against Wilburs heartbeat.

Tommy bit his tongue. “That’s worse. They’re happy about me killing him.”

“You didn’t kill him. He killed himself.” Wilbur countered.

Tommy didn’t respond. The overall weight of guilt was crushing him. His shoulders felt heavy and he might just break at any minute.

Still, he held his composure. For his sake. Maybe it was for 404’s sake. Who knows? But he held it.

“Why were they happy?” Tommys voice cracked in that sentence and Wilbur winced.

“Well, because no one mourns the villain of the story.” Wilbur answered like it was common knowledge.

“I do.” Tommy felt his eyes get watery.

“Oh, Toms.” Wilbur replied and hugged him tighter. “404 was the villain. We are the heroes. That’s how it is.” Wilbur tried to comfort.

Tommy felt the tears escape his eyes. “He didn’t deserve to die. He was supposed to go to prison.”

Tommy cried Into Wilburs arms, however Wilbur didn’t utter another word. Deep down he must’ve known that Tommy was right. He would never be able admit it though, not in this world.

Tommy heard footsteps come up the stairs, but he kept his eyes closed. He didn’t care anymore.

He heard a door open and a hand rear on his head. He flinched away when the contact came and opened his eyes. He saw Phil and Techno there. Not the heroes, but his family.

“You did the right thing, Tommy.” Phil smiled down to him.

Tommy scoffed but it sounded more like a whimper. “I just wanted to help people..” his voice trailed.

“You helped so many people, Theseus.” Techno assured him.

“404 died. He died because of me.” Tommys voice was hostile but he didn’t mean it to be.

“He was a Villain-“ Phil was cut off by Tommy.

“He was a Person.” Tommys voice was sharp. “He had a boyfriend. He had a best friend.” Tommy felt bad for taking this out on Phil, but it was beyond unfair.

“Tommy I know you’re upset but-“ Techno tried to mediate the situation but Tommy only cut him off too.

“Ace, was a person. Ace had two fiancé’s. He owned a Casino. His quirk was luck and he trusted me.” The whole room fell silent. “I betrayed his trust.” Tommy felt the pang of guilt hit him in the chest.

No one else tried to speak.

Tommy wanted to say more. His heart begged him to say more. But he had gotten his point across, they didn’t deserve to get yelled at. They weren’t who Tommy was mad at.

Tommy laid in Wilburs arms. Everyone too scared to breathe.

Suddenly Technos phone rang. Tommy flinched at the sudden sound and movement. Wilbur hugged him tighter to his chest. “It’s alright, Toms.” Wilbur shot Techno a look.

Techno sighed and answered the phone, getting up from where he had knelt down. An awkward silence filled the room once Techno left.

Tommy felt betrayed. He wasn’t mad at his family, but in a way he was. They were heroes. He was mad at heroes. But now he was one too.

This is what he always wanted. He shouldn’t be mad. So why was he being such a hypocrite?

Techno had walked back into the room, paler than ever.

“Are you alright, Techno?” Phil asked.

Techno only made eye contact with Tommy. Tommy felt his blood run cold. He sensed something happened. Something bad and messed up.

“Mate?” Phil asked again.

Techno didn’t break the eye contact. “Halo collapsed a building.”

Tommys eyes widened and his breath stopped.

“He what?!” Wilbur gasped.

Techno finally broke the eye contact and stared outside the window. “He wants to speak to Theseus.”

Tommy froze again. Halo knew Tommys identity. Why had he choose Theseus?

“Why?” Tommy felt his heart drop when the words left his mouth.

“He heard about 404. He’s most likely doing it for the public. It’s a set up. That explains the building.” Techno answered calmly.

Tommy felt a dread as he pulled himself to ask this question. “Was- was there anyone inside the Building?” Tommy breathed heavily.

Techno looked back to Tommy. Tommy already knew the answer.

Tommy broke out in cries and Wilbur pulled him close to his chest once more. He screamed louder as he sobbed.

“Oh, Toms.” Wilburs voice was barely audible below Tommys loud cries.

Chapter Text

The Four Heroes sat in silence. Too tense. Too scared to speak.

Tommy looked around the room, Wilbur sat next to him. Techno sat across and Phil stood beside the couch.

Wilbur was glaring at Phil, Techno seemed to find something interesting elsewhere as he stared down at the table. Phil looked full of dread. Tommy tried to distract himself by fidgeting with the end of his jacket, to no avail.

Phil finally sighed and turned his attention to Tommy. Tommy tensed as he waited for the approval or decline of his request.

“Yes.” Phil began. “You can go.”

Techno turned his attention away from the table and interjected. “Phil-“

“I didn’t say alone.” Phil cut Techno off and sent a glance his way.

“Phil-“ Wilbur tried to cut in aswell.

“He’s a hero. He can make his own decisions.” Phil reasoned.

Wilbur stood up from the chair he was sitting in, “He’s 17! He’s a kid.”

Tommy felt betrayal, but not enough to include himself in the conversation. He already got his approval and most of Phil’s decisions are final.

“That’s why we’re going with him.” Phil held up his hand and motioned for Wilbur to sit down.

Almost as soon as Wilbur sat down, Tommy flung from his chair. “What do you mean by that?”

Phil looked surprised, “We can’t let you go alone, especially since Halo knows your identity.” Phil sent a questioning look towards Tommy. “Why would this be a problem?”

Tommy was taken aback, he couldn’t help but question himself too. Why would this be an issue? Why would he want to talk to Halo?

“I- er- wouldn’t he be more comfortable with just me? Instead of a bunch of top ten heroes?” Tommy reasoned, more with himself than Phil.

Phil considered this, “Halo is smart. He must’ve guessed if he asked for you then we would show up too. Or atleast Blade.”

“Leaving you alone with a villain isn’t safe either.” Wilbur added, he must still be on edge because of 404. Almost everyone is. Especially Tommy.

Tommy opened his mouth to speak again but no words came out. He decided against it Instead.

“When does Halo want to talk to Tommy?” Techno asked, his voice was slightly startling because of his little he spoke in the past few minutes.

Phil shrugged. “He’s probably keeping close tabs on all of us. If Dream knew our identity there is a good chance Halo knows it too.”

“I doubt he’ll wait long to demolish another building.” Wilbur Interjected.

Tommy flinched at the mention of the building. He suddenly felt sick, all of those people. Innocent bystanders in Tommys supposed ‘war’. How could he be forced into this position? This Battle, this war he didn’t want to fight. It was unfair, he wanted to save people. That’s all he ever wanted to do..

“Toms?” Wilburs voice brought him back to reality. Tommy looked up to see everyone as his eyes on him.

“I- I need air.” Tommy made up an excuse and quickly got up from his chair. He made his way for the front door.

He stepped outside, being instantly met with the ice cold air. Tommy sat on the porch and hugged his shoulders.

Something wet started to trickle onto his shoulders. It soon turned into a downpour drizzle. Tommy looked down shielding his face from the rain that is running down his neck now.

“So we meet again.” A familiar voice interrupts him from the safety of the rain. “Theseus.” Tommy shuttered and looked up to meet Halos dark eyes

Tommy scoffed. “I heard you requested me.”

Halo smiled. “So I did. Would you like to take this elsewhere? Somewhere more public?”

Tommy hesitated, debating whether to run back inside into arms of Wilbur or Phil.

“We have much to talk about.” Halo added.

Tommy agreed. They had too much to talk about, it was sickening. He was a hero! Among the greatest. However he couldn’t help feeling as of he agreed with the villain.

Tommy nodded and stood up. “We do.”

Halo smiled and turned around, he started to walk away. How could he turn his back on Tommy? A hero? How could he trust him enough to follow him or not try to kill him?

Tommy followed though, without complaints.

Halo led Tommy into the street. So this is what he meant about public, with occasional bystanders.

“So, Theseus. I heard that my coworker was left alone with you and came out dead. Would you like to explain?” Halo said rather loudly which stirred attention from others.

Tommy felt his hands and legs shake and he looked around at the now forming crowd. Now everyone knew his identity, there were cameras. Already too late to go back.

“He killed himself.” Tommy swallowed hard.

“Really?” Halo began. “Because from what it looks like, you heroes, killed Dream and 404 and got away with it. Again.”

Tommy shook his head and tried to defend himself. “No it’s not like that-“

“Did you know, my fiancé, was killed by your mentor?” Halo glared and it felt like electricity shot through Tommy’s body. “He was a citizen, Innocent, a robber came into his store one day and Blade was on scene.” Halo paused to laugh, it was a pained laugh. “Blade couldn’t save him! Next thing you know, he was dead. Like Dream. Like 404 is.”

Tommy looked up, he heard about that story on the news. Blade was in a lot of trouble for a while, however no one really blamed him. The man, he was called something dumb. Like Sketchers, or Sketty.

That’s when it hit Tommy. That mans name was Zak Skeppy.

Tommy swallowed hard once more. “What does that have to do with me?”

Halo looked confronted. “I want you heroes to get what you deserve.”

Tommy nodded, he agreed.

“This can’t keep going on! You all get to kill away at us villains but as soon as it comes to us killing heroes, it’s wrong. This System is rigged!” Halo yelled.

Tommy felt his face get hot even under the drenching rain. “It is.” He agreed.

People began to murmur at Tommy agreeing to this.

“Tommy!” Wilburs voice came from the crowd and Tommy turned around only to be faced with Whisper instead of Wilbur.

“What’s going on?” Avian flew down, carrying Blade.

Halo looked amused at the sudden addition to the crowd. “I’m just showing the world what you Heroes are actually like! Killers!” Halo shouted. “Murders!”

Blade unsheathed his sword and pointed it to Halo. “We’re doing justice, and I’m giving you one chance to leave this street.”

“Before what? You murder me? Like Dream? Go ahead! It’ll just add to your crimes.” Halo scowled at this.

“I might, if you don’t leave.” Blade glared back and Avian tried to pull him back.

Blade broke free of Avians grasp and lunged for Halo. Halo made no move to get out of the way.

Tommy felt his heart stop. No. Not again.

“Stop!” He screamed. “I resign! I resign as a hero!” Tommy fell the the ground and closed his eyes as hard as he could.

He waited for the scream of pain as Blades sword made contact with Halos body, but it never came. There was silence. Tommy opened his eyes to see people staring at him in shock.

Halo was fine, Blade hasn’t even reached him yet. Blade was frozen too.

“You can’t do that.” Halo looked confused, this wasn’t how he planned things then.

“Tommy, you wanted to be a hero.” Avian moved closer but Tommy flinched away at the touch.

“I said I resign!” Tommy fled from Phils touch and grasped his chest. “I am not a hero. I’m a kid!” Tommys voice was filled with pain and he must’ve been on the verge of tears.

Everyone was silent, everyone was still. Tommy bit his tongue hard to stop himself from crying. How weak he must look right now.

Suddenly something hit the ground with a loud clang. Tommys attention was drawn to Blade, who dropped his sword but looked unfazed.

“I resign too.” His voice was not unsure, not like Tommy’s was. It was as if he had thought about this for years.

Tommy stared in shock and people begun to murmur around him. The number one hero, Just resigned. For a kid. This would be on the news for months.

“Me too, I-I resign.” Whisper was visible now and he made his way over to Tommy. He knelt down and hugged him. “I resign for you, Toms.” Whisper smiled and held Tommys face in his hands.

Tears threatened to spill.

Avian smiled. “I’m resigning aswell.” He looked so proud, but others were angry.

People murmured louder, three, maybe even four of their favorite heroes resigned. This would cause problems.

Halo looked angry too. “You May have resigned but that doesn’t forgive you for your crimes! I want you dead!” Halo seemed to have grown in height and dark wings formed around him along with blades.

Tommy braced for impact, but suddenly purple particles appeared in front of him. Tommy looked up and was met with Bee and Boo, two villains.

Tommy felt dread, these were his ex friends. They were likely here to kill him, however they had their backs faced Tommy. They were facing Halo.

“Leave him alone Halo!” Bee’s small voice came out and he summoned explosions.

Halo flew back, momentarily stunned.

Boo looked back to the family of ex heroes. “I’m going to teleport you away, I need you to leave as quickly as possible ok?”

Boo looked to Tommy for validation, Tommy nodded.

Boo quickly teleported the four, Tommy looked around at his surroundings. They were at the edge of the city of L’manburg. Was Boo suggesting they leave the city? Of course the city wouldn’t like them anymore, the hero committee would be upset with them, likely any other job would turn them down, but they couldn’t leave. Could they?

“You need to leave.” Boo quickly announced confirming Tommy’s suspension. “To keep the city safe, to keep you all safe.”

Avian looked close to objecting but Blade stopped him.

Tommy nodded, Boo smiled. Before Boo could teleport away again Tommy pulled the tall boy into a hug.

“You know, I think you and Bee could be great vigilantes.” Tommy whispered but it was audible for anyone close by to here.

“You think?” Boo asked, full of hope. Ranboo wasn’t a bad guy. He wasn’t a villain.

Tommy nodded and laughed a bit sad. “Go find a guy in a purple hoodie, his name is Purpled. Tell him I sent you, he’ll let you guys in on the vigilante patrols.”

Boo smiled brightly. Tommy felt serotonin at the boys happiness and eagerness to help people. Tommy wished he felt the same still, however he’s seen too many deaths of people who could’ve lived lately. He needed a break.

“Oh- and by the way, tell Bee I said hello.” Tommy smiled sadly and Boo nodded once more before teleporting away.

Silences was filled into the group again.

However this silence was not tense, but more comforting. Tommy was still drenched, but it was not raining. He wasn’t sure when it stopped, but he felt at peace.

“So, what now?” Blade asked, breaking the silence.

“We go home.” Tommy replied melancholic.

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Tommy closed his eyes, he let the wind rush around him at a steady rate. It would come and go, like a boat on the ocean, swaying back and forth.

His hands ran through the grass, dirt encasing his fingers. The grass slightly tickled his hands as he laughed softly.

“Tommy! Dad wants you!” Wilburs voice yelled some distance away.

Tommys eyes fluttered open and he saw his brother waving to him from a distance away, his brown curls poking out from his maroon beanie.

Tommy also saw his other brother, Techno, farming potatoes a little ways away.

“Be right there!” Tommy yelled back and stood up beside the big willow tree. He walked out of the safety of the shade and stepped into the sun. It was warm, not unbearably hot, but warm. The breeze helped assist him as he walked down the hill to meet his brother.

The big log cabin was right behind Wilbur, in a small town called Logstedshire. It was a quiet town with no heroes or villains for that matter. Everyone was content with eachother.

He approached his brother at the bottom of the hill.

“Dads having another heart attack over the news.” Wilbur laughed, it was a stress free laugh. A relieved laugh.

Tommy sighed. “What happened this time? Are Pandas and Rewind threatening to resign again?”

Wilbur shook his head. “Not this time, it’s Bee and Boo.”

Tommy felt relieved at the news. Bee and Boo were his friends, they visited often as the two favorite vigilantes. The renounced villains.

“Did they get in another fight with Halo?” Tommy asked walking inside the cabin, followed by the brunette.

“Yeah, Dad is stressing out. He probably wants to go and help them out.” Wilbur sighed.

Tommy walked into the living room, on the news was Bee and Boo on live footage. There were explosions on screen and suddenly Halo emerged.

“What do you think?” Phils voice came from the couch. “Should we go in?”

Tommy plopped onto the couch next to him. He watched for a moment before coming up with his conclusion.

“No, they can handle it.” Tommy smiled, Phil relaxed a bit but still watched the tv with hawk eyes.

The fight was intense as Boo teleported across the screen in various locations, Bee’s hands filled with explosions and Halo was sent back before growing his own height. The demon sprinted towards them before getting blown back by Bee. Boo teleported behind Bee and exited the scene.

Halo was no where to be seen after that.

A lady came onto the newscast to give her input on the fight and Phil turned down the volume.

Suddenly a door was heard and Techno emerged with his potatoes.

“The fight still going on?” His monotone voice sounded amused.

Wilbur shook his head, “They just finished.”

“We don’t need to go in?” Techno raised an eyebrow.

Tommy smiled. “I don’t think L’manburg needs us right now.” He found his eyes scan his family through the room. “But if it ever does, we’ll be there.”

If L’manburg were to ever call them back, they would be there in a heartbeat.

Forever heroes at the heart.

That would never change.