Traitor [DreamSMP x Reader]

[6]

"The Final Control Room, huh?" I mumbled, looking around the small room with chests lining the walls. In the middle of the room, an ominous button stood.

"Are you sure about this...?" Eret asked quietly.

"Now is not the time for hesitation, Eret."

As I mumbled those words, I felt a faint pang in my chest, knowing what was to happen. Sure, they wouldn't be dead forever, but they would be one life closer to death. I shook my head as if to clear my thoughts.

"Make sure it's ready for tomorrow. We can't let anything fail."

Eret nodded silently, most readability in his expression covered by his sunglasses. Taking that as an answer, I turned around on my heels and walked out of the narrow passageway.

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"We are underprepared for this battle, gentlemen."

Wilbur's voice was matter of fact, no attempt to lighten the situation. It was oddly jarring, seeming how he would usually act carefree in front of others. It seemed to take the others by surprise as well.

"We can still win! We have the numbers to do so!" Fundy retorted, his fox tail flicking.

"We can, but all of you will have to do your part. Defend this country. Defend this land. Defend our flag. Defend our independence."

Wilbur paused, closing his eyes and dipping his head. After a moment, he raised his head once more, his eyes opening as he raised a glass into the air.

"A toast for our victory, victory drawing nearer thanks to our bravery and loyalty!"

The sound of cheering and glasses clinking against each other echoed around the room, everybody smiling. Wilbur seemed to return to his normal self, smiling and raising his glass as well before downing it in a few gulps.

When the cheering died down a bit, everybody started talking and laughing, celebrating a victory yet to come.

"Hey, where's Eret?"