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Inspiration/Based off of two different comics by rageous_n on Twitter!
- Brothers
- TikTok sound(?) (that was the only "title" I could find, lol)
Make sure to check them out!
Trigger Warning: This story contains past abuse/torture as well as suicide. If you are sensitive to these topics, please read a different story.
"WE'RE BREAKING OUT SAM!"
They did.
"Tell Dream to stay or I'm killing Ranboo!"
He didn't stay.
He didn't care if Ranboo died, he wasn't close to him. Sure, Techno was upset, rightfully so, but him...? He just needed to run, needed to get away. Dream got on the horse and him and Techno went back to the piglin's home. And, from there?
Dream felt numb.
The blonde arrived in a snowy field, looking out at the icy ocean. His dull green eyes just stared blankly, wondering what he was suppose to do now? He had no family, his friends all betrayed him. He looked down at the ice, able to see his reflection. Dried blood from his nose and mouth stained his pale skin, the same dark red liquid stained his unkempt and broken nails. Bruises and scars littered his neck and wrists from how tight the chains were and how much they were yanked. His long hair was knotted disgustingly and, of course, dry blood stained the golden locks from all the head wounds he had endured.
He couldn't even hide the wounds, the mask he loved so much had long since been destroyed. Dream opened his mouth and, just as he expected, his teeth were stained yellow. Some looked worse, but he quickly closed his mouth, he can pull the ones he need to out later. For now, he put his armor back on and ignored how it didn't fit properly. At least now he can get a full meal instead of being starved.
I'm finally out of that hellhole... He looked up at the sky, But what am I suppose to do now?
"Dream...? Is that you?!"
The blonde stiffened before he slowly turned around, relaxing, "...Punz...?"
"FINALLY!" Punz ran over, hugging the other blonde tightly. Dream smiled and hugged back tightly, tears forming in his eyes, "God, I missed you! At least you finally get paroled! Took 'em long enough!"
Dream tried not to tense up. That's right, he wasn't there... He thought as he choked out, "Y-yeah... Yeah, m-me too..."
Punz pulled back and chuckled, wiping his eyes, "Why're you crying, stupid?"
"I just... missed you, that's all..."
Punz gently pat his head, "Come on." He gently took the other's hand, "Let's get you home."
Punz began to walk, but Dream didn't immediately follow. The younger stood still for a moment, Punz having to gently tug him to get him to follow. With that small tug, Dream hesitantly walked behind him, making sure to follow Punz's footsteps exactly when walking through the snow. They walked in silence for a couple of minutes, Dream just looking down at their feet. He didn't feel like talking.
"Sooooo..." Punz broke the silence, "How was it in prison? Did Sam take good care of you?"
Dream stiffened.
"Ah, wait, that sounds weird! I mean, he's our brother! Why wouldn't he take care of you? There's no way he would-"
"Punz..." Dream stopped.
The older turned and faced the other.
"You don't understand." Dream gently retracted his hand, smiling sadly, staring into the other's blue eyes, "Sam's your brother, not mine."
Punz stood there for a second in stunned silence.
"He lost that right the moment he began his torture..."
"What...?" Punz managed to get out, "W-What the hell are you saying?"
"He let Quackity in, he let Quackity torture me to near death over and over and over, all the while starving me, and giving me the bare minimum to heal me-"
"T-That can't be true-"
"You saying I'm lying?"
Punz froze as he stared at his little brother, who stared at him with a blank face, seeming numb, "N-No, that's not-"
"If it's not true, then I'm lying! You don't believe me-"
"Dream, calm down-"
"NO!" The younger had tears in his eyes, screaming at the top of his lungs, "I WAS TORTURED AND ABUSED FOR NINE MONTHS STRAIGHT! I WAS STARVED AND I HAD NOBODY! I WAS SO ALONE AND HURT AND I GAVE UP ON EVERYTHING! IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A KINDER SENTENCE IF THAT DAMN WARDEN JUST LET ME DIVE STRAIGHT INTO THAT LAVA!"
"HE WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT! HE LOVES YOU, YOU-"
"LOVES ME?! LOVES ME?" Dream began laughing hysterically, tears pouring down his cheeks, "OH, I'M SO SORRY! I DIDN'T REALIZE LOVE WAS TORTURING YOUR 'BABY BROTHER!' I DIDN'T REALIZE STARVING YOUR 'BABY BROTHER' WAS LOVE! GOOD TO KNOW! I'LL BE SURE TO GIVE ALL THE PEOPLE I LOVE ONE POTATO EVERY OTHER WEEK AND, IF THEY ASK FOR MORE, IGNORE THEM! WHO CARES IF MY 'BABY BROTHER' IS GETTING WEAKER?! IT MAKES IT EASIER TO TORTURE HIM! WHO CARES IF HE HAS NO ENERGY?! AT LEAST HE'S NOT FIGHTING BACK! WHO CARES IF HE ALMOST FUCKING DIES BECAUSE A LITERAL GUST OF WIND WOULD KILL HIM?! EASIER TO WATCH, EASIER TO JUSTIFY YOUR ACTIONS BECAUSE HE'S A PATHETIC EXCUSE FOR A HUMAN BEING AND HE DESERVES IT AND HE-"
Punz grabbed his shoulders, glaring, "Get a hold of yourself, Dream!"
The blonde stopped, staring into the other's icy blue eyes, "...Are you gonna choke me too?"
The older let go, eyes widening.
Dream grabbed his hands and put Punz's hands around his throat, "Go ahead. The bruises get renewed every week. They're past due."
Punz pulled back, stepping away, staring in shock.
The younger stared, arms slumped, ".....What's wrong...? Don't you want to be like Sam-"
"DREAM, STOP!" Punz screamed.
Dream stiffened and looked down.
"I... I believe you but... Sam's our brother, he has to have a reason, he wouldn't hurt you, I just-"
Dream just pushed Punz down. The older looked up and Dream stared down at him, face blank and numb, "You just believe your big brother is a good person. It's okay, I get it. I've always been the trouble maker."
"Dream, that's not-"
"Goodbye, Punz. I'm done here." Dream took out an Ender Pearl and threw it as hard as he could.
***
Dream arrived back at Techno's house, tears in his eyes as he explained. Techno, of course, let Dream in, giving him the spare bedroom to use. For two days, Dream stayed in the bedroom, not leaving unless he had to use the restroom. He didn't eat, didn't drink, no matter how persistent Techno was.
After four days, Techno realized giving him space was no longer an option.
"Dream?" He knocked on the door, a tray of food and a glass of water resting on it.
Silence.
"I know you're going through a lot right now, but staying in there won't solve any problems." Techno called.
Silence...
"Please come out. You haven't eaten in a few days!"
...Silence.....
"I can't let you continue things like this. I'm coming in!" Techno opened the door, glaring at Dream's back, "Why are you being so stubborn?!"
Dream said nothing, just continued facing away.
"Dream?" Techno walked over to the blonde.
He put the tray on the dresser, grabbing the other's shoulder. He turned Dream over and stopped dead in his tracks. He stepped back, shaking.
Dream had his eyes closed, blood falling down the corner of his mouth, large cuts on his wrist and a large wound on his side, the sword beside him bloody.
Techno's communicator beeped as he saw Dream take one final breath.
Dream committed suicide.