When you're in the middle of a war, everything is fair. Or is it?
What happens when everything Ashline knows is torn from her fingertips? And she's forced into a place where she doesn't know anything. Feelings are a mess, but so is love; is it not?
"She was panicking and didn't want to stay in the room. I was helping her feel safe." George states firmly, shooting a glare at Dream.
"Is this true, angel?" He asks, tilting his head. His mask seems so menacing. The smile seems like it can break me down, brick by brick, revealing all my secrets and treasured memories.
I nod frantically, hoping that would be enough to get all possible punishments revoked.
"That won't do," He tuts, walking over. His rough fingers gripping my chin, guiding my head up, my eyes meeting that wretched smiley face. "Use your words, angel." He growls, putting more pressure on my chin.
"Y-yes. George is telling the truth." I mutter, feeling George's hand leave my back. I immediately miss the comforting feeling.
"Also, angel, you look good in my clothes." Dream says, glancing down at my clothes. Oh, guess that answers who's hoodie this is. "Now, come along, Wilbur is surrendering." He orders, letting my chin fall, walking away towards who knows where.
"Come on, Ash," George says, getting up and offering his hand to me, "We don't want to anger him"
"O-okay," I take his hand, pulling myself up and walking beside him. He doesn't let go of my hand, rubbing circles with his thumb on the back of my hand.
We catch up to Dream, George letting go of my hand once Dream looks back at us.
"Let's see if they'll try to bargain for you, angel." He says chuckling.
We reach the prime path, a little ways away from Tommy's house. George places his hand on my back once Wilbur and Tommy arrive.
"Angel, go sit under that tree over there," Dream says, pointing to a tree a few feet to the side of us, "Eret, go with her."
"Yes sir," Eret responds, dragging me by my arm to the tree.
"Listen, Ashie. You need to behave before you get hurt. We both know how much they love to hurt and torture people, I don't want you apart of that." He says once we get to the tree.
"And? I lost almost everything, all I have left to lose is you and it's already seeming to fucking happen!" I exclaim, collapsing in front of the tree.
"Ashie, you won't ever lose me unless one of us is dead, okay?" Eret says, bringing his sunglasses down, revealing his white eyes so it's easier to tell if he's being honest or not.
I nod in response, my eyes wandering over to where my family is, wishing I could be back in their arms again.
Listening to Tommy yell at Wilbur and tell his jokes,
Tubbo taking me to see the flower field and show me the bees,
Niki acting like my older sister and calling me sweetheart because she knows it makes me feel loved and cared for,
Wilbur playing the songs he wrote and teaching me the guitar,
Fundy always making sure I'm okay and safe.
I miss the comfort and safety I felt within the walls of my home.
"I'll go get Tubbo for you Ashie" Eret sighs, almost knowing I'm thinking about them.
He walks over to where our, no my, family is. I don't think they trust him anymore, not after what he did to us all. After speaking a few words, ones that I cannot listen to, Eret turns around and starts walking back, with Tubbo trailing behind him.
"Tubbo!!"
"Ash!!!"
"I missed you so much, I thought you weren't going to be okay. I thought we lost you-"
"I'm okay Tubs, I missed you too" I respond, cutting him off with a soft smile.
Tubbo collapses on the ground next to me.
"Why don't we duel right now?" Tommy's words bring all of our attention to him, how could he be so reckless?! Asking Dream, of all people, to duel? He's risking his life!
"A bow duel, ten paces. For Ashline's freedom and L'manburgs independence!" Those words run a chill down my body, Tommy's just a kid! And he's risking everything just for our home!
The next thing I know, Tommy and Dream are face to face, Wilbur standing off to the side.
One
Tubbo wraps himself up in my arms, his head resting in the crook of my neck.
Two
I glance up towards Eret, tears welling up in my eyes.
Three
I look back down at the figure in my arms, bring a hand up to run through his hair.
Four
Wet droplets fall onto my neck.
Five
Tears fall down my cheek, onto Tubbo's head.
Six
Tubbo tightens his hold on me, almost like he's afraid ill disappear or risk my life like his best friend is.
Seven
I rub circles onto his back, feeling him tremble
Eight
My arms holding Tubbo tighten around him.
Nine
A sob racks Tubbo's body, jolting me.
Ten paces, fire!
Tommy and Dream both turn around and fire. Neither of them hitting their target.
Tommy then falls into the water, blood pouring out of him, clouding the water and dying it red.
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