Arcanus ❂ A Dream SMP Story

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Third Person POV

Tommy had come back after sundown, his white and red shirt stained with dirt and sand. He had told the rest of the group that the deal went smoothly but he didn't look happy about it. As to welcome their new ally, Wilbur decided to make a decent meal, steak and potatoes. Tenebris had set up their stuff on the opposite side of Tommy's bed to give him space. They didn't want to deal with an angry child for the rest of their stay, but it'll have to do. Techno and Tenebris sat at the makeshift dinner table catching up after all those years. Techno learned that Tenebris had definitely gotten better at combat over the years and even learning a sub-style of martial arts known as Chow Gar, or Southern Praying Mantis. Multiple times Tommy tried to interject but Techno shushed him. He sulked on the other side of the table but failing to make Techno feel bad. Tenebris was interested in Techno's 1v1 duel, Techno told them that it was Dream that he defeated. They smiled from under their veil, proud of their friend. 

Techno helped them learn about all the members of Manburg, Pogtopia, and other factions associated with Manburg. He told them about their plan for the festival, the history of Manburg, and even describing individuals, such as Quackity and Schlatt. Tenebris liked to understand the enemy before destroying them. They were particularly interested in Dream, they wanted to understand his motives and actions. He was one of, if not the most, the most powerful beings on this land yet he chose to observe on the sidelines this time. But one thing Techno couldn't tell Tenebris was Tommy and Tubbo's wish to rebuild L'manburg. Techno did not agree with the two boys but he must team up with them if he wanted to destroy Manburg. He could not promise Tommy or Tubbo's safety if they created a new government right in front of his and Tenebris's eyes. The two anarchists were set out to tear down the government and that's what they'll do. They eventually sat in comfortable silence with Tommy still sulking on the other side of the table. 

"Is Wilbur alright?", Tenebris suddenly asked, looking at Tommy. 

"What? W-well I mean, I'm not really sure but I think he'll be ok", he stuttered. Techno stayed quiet, he knew Wilbur wasn't doing well. 

"His heartbeat sky-rockets when he's silent. His eyes are strangely dull. Don't lie to yourself, Tommy.", Tenebris said. Tommy opened his mouth to counter but Wilbur came out of the farm room with the food. He put down plates of steak and potatoes, pausing at Tenebris. 

"Uh, can you eat? With your veil and all?" Wilbur asked Tenebris. 

"I already ate, thank you for cooking me something though, it looks delicious.", they politely replied. It wasn't true, they hadn't eaten in a few hours but they weren't willing to take off their hood. Tommy dug in, stuffing his mouth with food. Techno grimaced at Tommy's manners but he was also hungry, eating quickly. 

"So, why do you wear that veil and hood thingy? Surely you're not that ugly so you have to cover yourself.", Tommy joked, mouth still full with food. Wilbur shot him a look as if to tell him to be polite. 

"It's alright Wilbur. I wear it to hide my real identity. It's too dangerous for me to walk around showing my face."

Tommy swallowed his food and looked at Techno who just stared at his food and continued to eat.

"What's your real identity then? Has Techno seen what you look like?", Tommy pressed, he was intrigued. 

"If you think I'm gonna tell you that, you're an idiot. No, Techno doesn't know what I look like."

"Aw c'mon, I promise I won't tell anyone. Besides what's the worst that could happen to you when you're with us?"

"I said no. A lot of bad stuff could happen, don't test it."