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"Finally" he chuckled as he opened the door to the room. The walls were made of stone, with cracks and moss decorated with bars. He was met with a small staircase with a cage built in the center of the top step, a spon cage. The sound of lava filled the room from the 3 by 3 pit of lava, but most importantly above that was the portal, the end portal. After what felt like a decade of searching, he had finally made it. It took so long to just get enough iron but now, he’s here. He quickly put down a bed, before checking his inventory. Making his way up the steps he stood over the lava putting in the eyes of Ender and opening up the portal. He let out a chuckle with a smirk before turning away and looking at the door. It's been a while since he heard from his friend’s after their encounter in the nether, and even now he stood in a room with only the sound of lava and the particles from the portal. He closed his eyes and fell into the portal.
Wanting to finish this manhunt he quickly made his way to the towers. As he ran through the field of Enderman, he shot his arrows one by one to take out the end crystals, making quick work to get it done. However, as he made his way to shoot the last one, bow loaded and on its target but before he could take the shoot he fell to the ground as someone's fist collided with his face. His mask falling. Looking up he was surprised, he expected to see Sapnap or George but there stood a different man. They were dressed in black, as they smirked down at him. He sat star-struck, staring at... himself. That soon passed when he felt a sharp pain go up his arm, looking only to see his hand was being crushed by the man's boot. The man then reached down and grabbed the fallen arrow on the floor, crushing it within his palm. Dream wanted to fight back but as he looked at his hotbar he saw it gliching, as if broken or corrupted.
"What do we have here?" the other man said with a smirk, applying more pressure to his hand, getting a grunt out of Dream.
"Who are you?" Dream grunted as he tried to counter the other to get the upper hand.
"You came here thinking you could win," the other man said with a hint of intimidation that made him realize this was him. "You think you could take the crown, win again, after everything you've done" he continued as he pulled out a Dimond sword, that resembled the one in... was in his inventory.
"How are you..."
"Doing this?... you're so ignorant. I'm you Dream, therefore it's mine, just like this win, this world, those friends... this dream." The man said as he opened his arms wide with a smile, taking a step back and allowing Dream to get up, wiping the blood off his face.
"I don't know what you're talking about or how you got here, but you need to leave"
"And what are you going to do" the other said with a laugh, that made a shiver wash over Dream's spine.
Dream started to feel irritated as he went to strike the other, but he was quickly countered and thrown to the floor. "You think you can take me..ha... you are so pathetic, just like all the others."
"What?" Dream didn't understand what this man was talking about.
"You don't remember" the man whispered in his ear. Dream tried to understand what his doppelganger was stating, but didn’t find anything for what he was stating. With the ongoing silence, the man got the point. "Haha you're so pathetic, but fine I'll show you," the man said as he grabbed Dream's face. Within seconds, Dream saw everything, the server, the war, exile, the betrayal, and the prison. He watched himself killing, manipulating, and destroying everything. Letting out a gasp of air he was holding, he was back in 'the end' but it was different.
"I...I didn't do that" he said as if he was trying to reassure himself.
"OH but you did, you did all of that"
" th...that wasn't..wasn't... it was you... you did all of that" Dream said looking at the man that looked like him.
"Now, now, don't go blaming me, WE did this Dream"
"YOU'RE GOING TO PAY YOU SON OF A BITCH"
"I'm not going to pay for shit Dream, only you," the other said before slamming Dream's face into the ground before it collapsed under him.
When he stopped falling he hung in a dark room, in a spotlight. Looking up he saw string holding his hands, like a puppet. He tried calling for help, but they fell on deaf ears. It wasn't until he saw Sapnap and George, they were looking down at him.
"Get the fuck out of here, I can't believe I was ever friends with you," Sapnap said before walking away holding hands with George who glared at him.
The sounds of heels on the floor got him to look around before he saw Puffy, his Father. She was in a dress, with a split in the leg, face hidden by her shadow. He was glad to see her, he tried to call her, make friendly conversation. It wasn't until she hugged him did he take note of the knife in her hand, now stabbing through his stomach. He set out a weak cry as his eyes shined with betrayal.
"Dad"
"How dare you call me that, I never would have raised a monster like you... who... I hope you rot in hell" she said before walking away.
Dream didn't understand as this cycle continued as the ones he cared for came, telling him how much of a monster he was, and harming him. It was insulted then stabbed, insulted then punched, INSULT THEN SKIN SAVORED, INSULT BEFORE HIS NAILS GOT PULLED OFF, INSULT THEN BROKEN BONES, AGAIN, AND AGAIN. His pride quickly faded, as well as hope. Now he hangs in the dark room, tears sliding down his face, head hanging low. His blood covered the floor, and his body was covered in a multitude of open cuts, as well as dark bruises but his health bar continued to blink with one heart. This had to be his limbo. It wasn't until the sound of a small whisper was heard. Looking up he noticed Ranboo stood looking at him with wide eyes, hands on his ears. He whispered something Dream couldn't hear.
" R...Ranboo" he cried out. His son, his prize position, greatest achievement, that he couldn't believe he ever laid hands on. Even now he saw him as that small child he once carried in his arms. The feeling of someone grabbing his neck, he noticed Techno as he stood inches from Dream. Anger filled his eyes, it hurt Dream as it was directed at him.
" I warned you not to come close to MY son again" Techno said before he jabbed his sword into Dream's chest, through his heart. Dream hung with wide eyes, as he watched his husband and child walk away from him without a glance.
"I'm surprised you still hang here as if you have something worth living for" the demon said before he turned his back on him. That's right it was a demon, he saw this other version of him before when he got sacrificed so long ago.
"Where are you going?" Dream whispered as he tried to breathe through the pain, getting the attention of the demon.
"I decided I'll head out for a while, I did my job at making your life MISERABLE" he said with a smile. "But I'll be back Dream, your body does belong to me now you know" the room filled with laughter as he vanished into the shadows. Dream closed his eyes as tears continued to spill.
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He opened his eyes, looking up at a dark wood ceiling. He could feel his wet tears sliding down his face slowly, remembering those horrible interactions with the dreamon. Wiping them away he looked around the barren room. He could tell it was Techno's room, from the many nights he had spent here with him but why was he back? Wasn't he supposed to be in prison? Sitting up he felt an ache spread throughout his body. The house around him was silent besides his own ragged breathing.‘Am I alone?’ He questioned before throwing the blankets off. He scooted on the bed and sat on the edge noticing he was dressed in some of his old clothes from the start of the server, along with a wrap that was fully around his leg, as well as his chest. Looking himself over he was covered in a multitude of scars and bruises. He needed to get out and keep himself from being seen by anyone. As he went to get off of the bed he heard the thumping of someone coming upstairs quickly, he panicked as he watched the trap door open. Out popped up a small piglin dressed in warm clothes, the child entered the room, stopping in place as they stared at Dream. He was prepared to be met with screaming and crying, maybe the kid's parents would come and kill him. Instead, he was met with the sound of giggling before the child was at his side, climbing onto the bed next to him, smiling. Dream was full of surprise, not expecting the kid to be happy, shouldn't they be scared, crying to their parents? Then something outside his vision caught his attention, looking up at a tall, lengthy teenager, Ranboo. Just like the kid, he stopped, meeting Dreams eye’s. They stayed like this for several minutes before the sound of creaking wood got their attention. Ranboo called out to Techno, who must have been downstairs as he soon popped his head into the room.
"Yes Ran...boo," Techno said as he stopped at the ladder staring at him.
The room filled with a thick silence as the tension was high. Dream felt weird with all the eyes on him "Ummm... Hello" he called out in a small voice as his throat was dry.
He expected swords to be drawn towards him, or to be screamed at, just like his dream?… Limbo?. But in a flash, he was pinned in place as Techno pulled him into a hug, before pulling away slightly to look into his emerald eyes. His ruff hand brushed his medium-length hair.
"You're awake," Techno said as their bodies pushed together.
"Yeah…I am?" he said, more like a question than a response.
"I'm not going to let you go back to sleep this time," Techno said as he pulled Dream's face into his shoulder.
"I wasn't planning to," Dream said, which got Techno to pull away, but he never let go of Dream's hand.
"How are you feeling?"
"I...I'm good...a little hungry" Dream said as he looked into the eyes of Techno.
"Pancake" the younger child yelled as he cheered next to them. He couldn't help but give the kid a questioning look. ‘Did Techno have another kid, did he move on?’ Dream asked himself, as he felt his heart break in two.
"That's Michael... your grandson," Techno said as if he knew what Dream was thinking.
Dream's eyes opened wide, as he stared at Techno before looking over to Ranboo who stood in the corner of the room, fiddling with his hands. He then looked back at Techno.
"He found out on his own, I had to tell him," Techno said as Ranboo stepped closer before standing at Techno's side.
"Hello... hello Mother," Ranboo said as he scooped up Michael.
"Hello…son…I…I thought you wouldn’t remember?" Dream asked.
"Yeah but when I got revived you gave me my memory back," Ranboo said
"I...you died?"
"It was during the prison break," Techno said.
“Oh… and I revived you?”
“Yeah, last month when you woke up in a daz” Techno answered again.
Dream was starstruck as his mouth dropped open. To him it only felt like 2 maybe 3 days had passed since he passed out, he couldn't remember waking up since then. Thinking back he tried to remember, thinking about the last time he revived someone when he remembered. He was in a manhunt when he ran into young Ranboo and Techno. Remembering he used the revival book to make Techno happy. That wasn't all he could remember though, when he had woken up, from a panic attack, he had tried to run, from his problems and guilt. That’s right he was a monster, he had caused so much pain, now knowing how his victims felt, from his own games. A cold firm hand grabbed his shoulder pulling him out of his thoughts, his eyes met with Techno’s as he was crouched down in front of him, before grabbing his hand. He had noticed that Ranboo had left along with the child.
"Hello, Bacon" Dream whispered, as he swallowed his spit to help soothe his throat as it was dry, before Techno handed him a glass of water.
"Good morning Teletubby, how do you feel?" Techno asked as he watched Dream drink his water.
"What am I doing at your house?" He said after drinking the full cup of water.
"How many times do I have to tell you Teletubby, this is your house as well"
"Why am I out of prison bacon"
"I told you I was going to break you out"
"You missed me didn't you"
" Miss you? Come on I'm not a simp" Techno said as he smiled at Dream.
"That's OK I missed you," Dream said as Techno blushed brightly as he yelled at his chat. Dream smiled before hearing a nagging voice in the back of his head, sounding like Quackity, Tommy, Wilbur, and even Sapnap. They all yell at him, reminding him of the monster he is.
"You good mate" he heard Philza say, being pulled into reality once again. The room was full of many more people, along with Michael and Ranboo who also returned.
Philza was sent to come to examine Dream's injuries. He was informed there was still a risk of brain damage and infection but otherwise, he was fine. His leg was still broken but it was to a point he could walk on it. He seemed to have woken up at noon as dinner was already ready. Techno carried him out of bed and down the trap door, sitting him down at a table with everyone else. The tension in the house was very much there, as Ranboo sat far away from him, obviously scared of him, even keeping Michael close by. Then there was Phil who had an aura of anger towards him. He didn't blame Phil for blaming him for everything that happened between Wilbur and Tommy, let alone the people he knew. Besides him sitting silently, the room was filled with conversation held around between the others, he watched as they sat laughing. He let out a sigh before looking down at his food. Even then he still had the nagging voice in the back of his head. This time it was Quackity’s taunting voice, along with flashes from the prison of blood covering the wall and the sounds of his echoing screams haunted him. He knew after all he's done he shouldn't be here, eating surrounded by many with warm food on the table in front of him. Because of that, he sat picking at his food, not in the mood to eat, let alone be allowed to eat. As he sat staring down he heard each member at the table get up, first being Philza, then Ranboo and Michael, until it was just him and Techno.
"What's wrong Dreamy?" Techno asked as he looked at Dream’s plate seeing the food untouched.
"Nothing... just... not hungry" Dream lied as he looked into Techno's eye, already knowing that he didn't believe anything he said as they sat in silence "Fine, I'll tell you"
Dream felt so weak, and patient. Ever since waking up, he couldn't put on the strong mask he always had. Something within him broke forever and remains left in that treacherous cell. He cried out his heart to Techno who sat next to him, hand in hand. Techno was too good for him, handled everything with no care and somehow it worked out in the end for him. That night he went to sleep on the couch in Techno's arms. The last he heard was Techno's promise to never leave him.
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Days went by as he spent his time with Techno, they never left the cabin but they did get visitors frequently from Philza or even Niki (who also hated him). He often hid in Techno's room when someone came over, he didn't want to scare anyone away. He knew by his actions that Techno was worried for him, so after a week Techno talked about making a plan to make Dream feel better. He trusted Techno more than anyone else, as they were platonic husbands and Techno was the only one who had yet to leave his side. A large part of it was Techno trying to get Dream to retire so they could be together in the future like last time, and just maybe join the syndicate too. Dream could not help but laugh at Techno, but he did admit that Techno had a point. It was about time he ended what he had going on, he wasn't thinking of retirement but another way of ending it. However, he had so much responsibility that he needed a plan to work all those issues out before he even thought of leaving for another grand adventure. As the week passed Dream had a plan set for what he wanted to do but first he needed to contact an old friend, Punz.
He had to remember his original plan, the one to take over the server, to play God over all the players within his server. Now thinking about it, it was ridiculous and messed up to the point it could destroy one's soul. That was a power no one should have, let alone him. He stood on the porch between the two houses, Michael was playing in the snow while Ranboo was out meeting a friend. Techno got left watching the kid, so when Dream wanted out to breathe he followed. As he watched the kid, he remembered the Revival book, the one he saved in his mind, he knew that he needed to get rid of the last hard copy before he could get rid of the one he held onto. Looking at the sky he knew Punz was somewhere far looking at it with him. Closing his eyes for a few seconds he remembered a location, the location. The spot where he was to meet Punz, that evening he had informed Techno what he needed to do, and where to go, so they picked a day, so that way Techno could come as backup in case Quackity or Sam showed up.
When the day came Techno followed Dream out to the spot where he was to meet Punz. He did walk a far distance that way Techno wouldn't hear what was going on. He got there as he looked around, looking at the valley and the trees. So much has happened, he was supposed to be here months ago. When the sound of leaves crunching he turned around, meeting the eyes of Punz.
"Dream" Punz shouted as he walked over to Dream.
"Punz" he cheered as he ran up to his friend, embracing him. Joy filled his chest, as he looked over him. "Long time no see buddy" Dream said with a smile as he looked at Punz.
"Dude, Oh my God. I thought we were to meet up months ago" Punz laughed as he covered his eyes with a sigh. "I'm finally getting to see you again. What are you wearing?"
"It's a long story," Dream said as he smiled wide at Punz.
"Oh right, the plan, here," Punz said as he started dumping out armor, and weapons.
"Wait Punz... that's not needed anymore"
"What?"
"I think I came up with a new plan"
"OK?"
"Yeah, um... how about we..."
"Here how about we go sit over there and we can talk"
"Ok"
They sat on the edge of the Clift. Dream explained everything about the coma, his family, and how he wasn't himself in the past. Luckily Punz was understanding. Getting where Dream was coming from.
"So what now?"
"Well... I was thinking about giving up my admin powers"
"What? But your Dream, the owner of the Dsmp, who would you even give it to"
"I was thinking... giving it to you"
"What, me?"
"Punz you are an amazing person, I know you can do what's best for this Server, more than anyone else. Plus you got friends who haven't betrayed you"
"What will you do then?"
"I think it's time to retire"
"You retiring, you're so old"
"I fucking hate you Punz"
"Ok, no one asked you" They then sat in silence as they watched the trees blow in the wind.
"I'm gonna miss all the stuff we planned to do"
"Yeah, but then again they were child's play"
"Yeah"
By the end of their visit, Dream had given the admin powers to Punz, blood covering each of their hands, as well as the burning of the Revival Books. Dream still remembers everything it said but now without a purpose. When Dream got back to the horse, Techno was reading a book. As he approached, Techno looked up.
"How did it go"
"Umm yeah... we worked things out, you know"
"What happened to your hands?" Techno asked as he put their hands together pulling Dream in.
"Yeah that, we did an Admin change"
"Heh"
"I gave Punz the power of admin, im... I'm going to retire" (I wasn't a good fit as admin)
"Well I'll trust your judgment, ready to head back"
"Yeah"
When they got to the Syndicate they were welcomed back by Niki, she had been busy with Puffy on adventures. The other members stood talking. Dream felt like an outsider, watching as this found family functions. It reminded him of his friends, well can he even consider them his friends anymore? Sapnap wants him dead now, George is busy having his thing with XD. He missed his friends, but it was too late to go back to them, they were happy without him and only wanted him dead. He got pulled from his thoughts when he saw someone handing him half a cookie, looking down he saw Michael who smiled up at him.
"Oh no thank you Michael I don't deserve this, you eat it" he tried to decline, but Michael insisted. He spoke out in Piglish saying something about how he wanted Dream to have it.
"Ok thank you," Dream said, taking the cookie. They both ate in silence before Michael started to ramble.
"Papa told me to be nice and share, that way I can get things in return, he also said to always pay people back so you can get free stuff," Michael said.
"So you want me to pay you back?" Dream questioned as he watched Techno smile and laugh as he threw his arms around Philza.
"No, you're different, your grandmother," Michael said before giving Dream a goofy smile. "It's just what I learned... learning hard." Michael continued as he leaned on Dream.
"It sure is" They went back to sitting in silence. Dream knew he was going to leave soon. As he stared at Techno who's eyes connected with his. He knew Techno put a lot into bringing him back to life, as he stared into those Ruby eyes he could see full of care, the care he didn't deserve. He knew he needed to pay Techno back.
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Days went by as the snow came and went. Dream stayed under the care of Techno, which made him feel more like a part of the syndicate. Phil spent more time with Dream talking about their past lives and this current life but still reminded him how he doesn't forgive him. Niki had a short temper but was still quite nice. Even though she mostly stayed away from him and only really interacted with him when she was in a good mood, otherwise he was glared at any other time. Connor was chill towards him, he didn't seem to care much, but most of the time he was off the property. Otherwise, it was normally Techno, Ranboo, and Michael he spent time with. They often ate and talked, getting closer as a family, even though Dream could see the fear in Ranboo's eyes each time. As for Techno, he could see nothing but concern, and sadness in him. Techno was the only one who looked at him that way in many months.
Dream cared for Techno and it pained him to see his platonic lover work so hard to make him happy. Who knows maybe things would have been different if it wasn't for the argument months ago. Dream knew it was his fault now, he had gotten so worked up on the disk he forgot what really mattered. Since then he knew Techno worried for him, but in front of the others he didn’t want to show it. Techno had suffered like all his other victims, but he was one Dream could try to fix as it was done by him, not Nightmare. Thanks to Michael he got the idea to repay Techno for everything by giving him goods. The only problem was Techno was always watching him, never letting him out of his sight. That was until one day he was informed the Syndicate was going to get new allies. Techno insisted on having someone stay with Dream or have him go along. It took some convincing but he soon convinced Techno to let him stay alone. Once kissing Techno on the cheek, he watched the group ride on their horses in the distance. Dream ran off to his house or ‘evil lair’ depending on who you ask, heading into his secret basement that he had covered with bookcases. In the basement was his collection of supplies from wood to armor that he had made throughout the server, all in good condition. Packing his inventory he left the lair and headed over to Techno's house where he left all his supplies, he knew the others needed them more than him. He could already hear the demon getting stronger as he faintly talked in the back of his head. For Techno he left a letter explaining everything, putting it on Techno’s Desk, hoping this way Techno would see it right away and not worry about him from that point onwards.
Opening the door he stepped out into the snow. The sun was now hidden by the clouds, turning around he got a last look at the wooden cabin. He knew if it was any other day Techno would be sleeping. He would have loved to see Techno’s reaction to the gifts, but he couldn't stay any longer.
He was drawn away when he heard a crow behind him. He smiled at the animal before giving them a small letter that had Sapnap's name on it. Even after everything he felt Sapnap deserved an apology as well as an explanation. As the crow flew off he put his hood up and began his walk through the snow, not caring if he got caught by Sir or even Tommy. Hours went by as he walked, soon making it to the highest point on the server. It was a mountain that overlooked the land of the main smp. Looking down he could see the member’s house, Gay kingdom, and even Las Navada’s in the distance, as well as the Prison he built in the east, but what stood out most was L'Manberg. All the places he intervened on, It was not Tommy, it was not Wilbur, It wasn't even Quackity. He let a demon in his head and they had to pay the price. A server meant to bring joy and a place to have fun crumbled by the same hands that created it. They didn't deserve it, it was his fault it all had gone so wrong, and they were all left to suffer, but he knew what needed to be done so it wouldn't happen again. He knew Punz could fix this server, better than he ever could have. He let out a sigh pulled his mask over his face, continued on his way, and distanced himself further away from the server.
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The syndicate Members wandered back towards their respected homes, pleased that their expedition went well, as well with getting a new ally and valuable new information. Phil headed into his house to get started on warm Tea and food to celebrate, as Techno headed to put Carl and the other horses into their Stable with more food. He smiled at Ranboo and Michael as they returned before he headed into the house, taking off his red cloak. He looked around and noticed the increase in coal, diamonds, and even goldenrods. He figured that Dream went out, probably bored out of his mind without anything to do. Something about that thought scared him as he quickly went searching around the house, not finding his mate anywhere.
"Your hands are so cold," Ranboo said as Michael touched his face, with his snow-cold hands. They were heading to Phil's house to help with the food. He stepped onto the porch between the two houses, just as Techno rushed out storming to Phil's house. He watched from the door as Techno searched the house in a hurry. Phil who came up from downstairs noticed the sudden actions of their friend. They both stood watching Techno as he practically trashed the place.
"what’s up with him mate"
"I don't know"
they asked each other as Techno came from the top floor. "Guys I can't find Dream, He's gone" Techno explained, unable to hide his worry.
"What??" they both asked.
They all started looking through the three houses thoroughly, as well as around their fenced area, finding no footprints or notes. There was only one thing Techno could do, going up into his room he found his hidden chest behind his bed, in it was a small box that held his wedding band, letters, and even a compass, but most importantly a compass for Dream. Picking it up he watched as The pin went wild, before stopping, pointing in the south. His blood ran cold, it was into the server, did Dream get captured, who came to get him? Quickly he grabbed his ax, heading for his horse. Phil was out flying in the area to see if Dream ran off into the mountains and forest that surrounded them. As he got on his horse he saw Ranboo and Michael walking over to him.
"Ranboo, when Phil gets back can you inform him I went after Dream" he called out to his son, getting control over his horse.
"I'm coming with you" Ranboo said as he jumped onto his horse, Michael strapped to his chest.
"heh," Techno was taken aback.
"I'm coming with you. He's my parent, even if I'm not comfortable around him, I'm going to help find him" he said, running to catch up with his father.
"Oh Ranboo, how much you've changed," Techno joked as they ran through the snow, heading in the direction of the server.
"Where are we even going?"
"follow me"
They galloped through the server only to continue being pointed further. Some of the other residents tried to ask questions, but there was no response from the two as they hurried. When they were led to the border of the server they were left confused, but not wanting to take too much time, in case someone had Dream.
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Dream calmly walked through another snow biome, He didn't know where he was. It wasn't like he could look it up like he did in the past, now with all his admin powers given to the others. He saw a log, deciding it was time for a break as his leg was hurting from overworking it. He had a feeling he should have waited another week to ensure he was in good shape, but he didn't have that time. Hearing as Nightmare blabbered in his ear, he looked up at the sky, seeing the sun would soon set. Reaching into his cape he felt the comforting heaviness of his sword. He was about to pull it out before he heard the sound of horse's hooves galloping through the snow. Quickly hiding his sword he sat there waiting, as the horses got closer before he saw one with Techno and the other with Ranboo, He had been found.
"Dream" Techno said with a hint of joy in his voice as he jumped off his horse running over to him, checking if he was ok. "are you ok"
"yeah... I tried to run away but I see I failed again"
"Dream..."
"no it's my fault… I wasn't feeling well" He tried to lie, knowing it was stupid, Techno knew what he was trying to do.
Techno didn't say anything else as he sat next to Dream on the log. Dream looked up and saw Ranboo standing there with Michael, they both stared at him with fear in their eyes. A part of him wanted to believe it was because they were worried for him as if something bad happened to him. He knew he was joking to himself, they were afraid of him, They were just following Techno. He felt Tears in his eyes as he looked down, glad he was wearing his mask.
He got pulled from his Trance as he felt an arm wrap around his shoulder, as he was pulled into the warmth of Techno’s hold. He noted how Ranboo was now off in the distance throwing snow around with Michael. They sat on a wooden log as it could be described as how Tubbo and Tommy sat together watching the sunset. As they both watched their son with found eyes, Dream couldn’t help but look down slightly before letting out a sigh.
"Techno"
"Yes Dream"
"I... I think it's time"
"Heh... time for what? Are you planning something?" Techno asked as he watched Dream stand up from his spot, standing in front of Techno. He covered his hip before reaching into the darkness and pulling out Techno's sword. "What is this?"
"Come on! It's been a while I want to see if I still got it" Dream said with a smile on his face.
"Dream I'm flattered, but you're in no way suited to fight me." He declined as he gave Dream a cocky smirk.
"Come on, I need to practice and no one else would fight me... Please" Dream begged again as he held the sword out further.
"Fine but I'm not going to go easy on you" Techno said as he took the sword from Dream, getting up.
The snow fell around them, in a small clearing, Dream standing in the west, Techno in the east, Both ready to fight. They both stared at each other before giving a slight nod. The fight started quickly, as their swords clashed together sending sparks flying. It was an intense fight as they moved swiftly, and fast. Dodging each move that came at them, only leaving cuts with no serious damage to leave a scar, as if they knew what the other's next move would be. Dream winked in pain as Techno’s sword scratched his skin drawing blood, his ankle still sore, as he landed on his foot. Techno had a few decent scratches on the side of his arm and thigh but it didn't affect his ability. Techno turned following the direction Dream was heading as he jumped over his head. Doing a full turn his sword was soon stopped, as his eyes opened wide. Dream stood at the end of the sword as his mask dropped on the floor around them, hand clasped around Techno’s sword, pointed in the middle of his chest. He smiled back at Techno with teary eyes.
"Dream" he whispered as he watched Dream grab the blade of his sword, preventing him from pulling it away without further hurting him.
"Techno... please... please end it for me" he cried in a whisper.
"Dream"
"Please techno, I'm a monster. I... I've tortured your brother, I manipulate our son... I don't know why I wanted to hurt anyone...I was supposed to be there for everyone. I...I'm not me..." Dream cried in a whisper as the blood dripped from his hand. "Please Techno I need to let you go…let me go" Dream pleaded.
"Dream...I...I" Techno didn't know what to say as he looked into Dream's eyes, those Emerald green eyes that now sat a deep green, filled with sadness. "Dream I can't… I can't... lose you"
"I know... I know but you need to let me go... I'm nothing but bad luck... it... it hurts Techno... please"
*make decisions here*