Ariadne: a story of the dream smp

Poppys and Parties

TW:
PTSD, anxiety

Song:
Cigarette Daydreams
Cage the Elephant

I don't know how or why I remembered the few events that made me stay away from Bad and Ant, all I do know is that they brought me to the lady in red. "Malvada" is the only name for her I remember. I guess my conscious knows she's bad, for I immediately rushed home to keep away from the Badlands. My voices are gone, which is both upsetting and unsettling, but I'm sure they will be back soon.

I jog into my house, digging through chests in order to find anything that might help with my memory. Groaning at the unsuccessful search, I made myself tea and opened my closet door to put my boots away. Instead, a cardboard box fell from the top shelf.

I grit my teeth at the mess. Why is today so frustrating? I slowly bend to the ground and pick up the box, looking at it carefully.

L'Manberg Memories
DONT GET RID

I slide to the ground, pulling my legs up to my chest when I read the box. Oh boy. Slowly I pull out the first item.

My old ukulele. Tracing my fingertips along the flower painted across it, I wipe ash off of it and inspect the burn and explosion marks.

Next, was my L'Manberg hat paired with its uniform. The same uniform that held my pride and love. The same uniform I cherished through all ups and downs.

Tossing the clothes to the side, I picked up the next items in the box. My old diary? I thought I threw it out...

Carefully opening the black, burnt book, I graze my hands along the sensitive pages filled with ink I wrote my thoughts on.

July 4th,

         Tommy insisted on celebrating Independence Day for America simply because of the fireworks. For a boy who hates Americans, and makes it clear, it's strange how much he likes its traditions.

          Wilbur let me decorate the caravan! It was hard work since Fundy insisted on painting it, Wilbur wanted it to look professional, and Tubbo and Tommy were singing loudly to songs right outside, but it came out great. I have a feeling this country will lead to success. At least, in my book.

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July 27th,

             Today Dream declared war on us. Said it was "for the best". L'Manberg isn't being problematic at all, but I suppose it's hard to rule a country if another is right beside it.

             Aside from the sad stuff, Sapnap felt bad for killing Gishers. Yeah. He killed my fish. It's fine, technically I got him from Sapnap after he killed my plants for an apology, but point is, he wanted to make it up to me. Told me to get Aphriod ready so he can take me on a trip? I don't entirely understand why he wants to go on a horse ride with me but I need to get my mind off of it.

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I'm writing on Aph right now. Nick is singing to songs loudly as the horses take us through the forest. It's nice. He said he would be showing me his home village.

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August 3rd,