Blood God TechnoDad

The Summer Solstice Ball

Helping Tubbo into the carriage, Techno readjusted Tubbo's mask. Techno was in a navy blue jacket with a ruffled necktie, Tubbo in the same outfit but a rich green.

"I'm so excited! I've never gone to a ball!" Tubbo said as he kicked his feet.

"It's a social event, it's normally attended for networking," His father said, "Make sure to not embarrass us any further, Techno."

Techno sighed, "Yes, Father."

Tubbo smiled, "I can't wait to dance! And have sweets! It'll be so much fun!"

The older pair just exchanged a look and Techno looked out the window. The last ball he'd gone to was well over half a decade ago and he hadn't danced since. The goal was to tend to Tubbo and avoid dancing with anyone.

When they arrived, Tubbo immediately was in awe and dragged Techno out of the carriage and ran inside, Techno's father following close behind with his guards.

Techno's eyes scanned the room as they entered, his eyes meeting Schlatt's. As the man smiled, Techno felt an invisible chain clamp around his throat.

He froze, "Tubs, we need to go."

Tubbo looked up at the uneasy Techno, "We just got here!"

Schlatt kept his eyes on Techno as he waved his hand, guards moving. He smiled and motioned for Techno to come over.

Techno broke away from their stare and he grabbed onto Tubbo's hand, "Come on."

Tubbo looked confused as they turned to leave, Techno being stopped by his father's guards, "Dad? What's happening?"

"I order you to get out of the way. Now!" Techno's anxiety rose as they didn't move and he looked at his father, "Father, make them move."

His father shook his head, "We just got here, you will obey the King's orders."

"Sir Techno! Where are you going?" Techno whipped around and came face to face with Schlatt, "We haven't even begun the dance!"

Techno pulled Tubbo close to him, "My son wanted to leave. He's not feeling well."

"We have doctors here. I'll send for one and he can get tended to as we dance," Schlatt smiled and held out his hand.

"I'm not a dancer, Your Highness. I'd feel safer if we used our personal doctors," Techno said as Tubbo looked at him confused.

Schlatt frowned, "Don't make me order you to dance with me as well, Techno. I'd hate to have to tighten that chain."

Techno hesitated before letting go of Tubbo's hand, "Of course, Your Highness," he looked down at Tubbo, "Stay with the guards."

Tubbo watched him take Schlatt's hand and be led to the middle of the ballroom floor. He felt strong arms grab him and his scream was muffled.

"It's been a while since we've actually talked. How have you been?" Schlatt said as he and Techno started dancing.

"Your Highness, I don't believe that is any of your concern," Techno frowned and started to look for Tubbo.

"Drop the formalities, Techno. I'm asking as a friend," Schlatt said and Techno looked back at him.

"I lost my friend the day he betrayed me, Your Highness," Techno glared at him and Schlatt frowned.

"No need to be rude, I was just doing what we agreed upon," Schlatt said as Techno spun him.

Techno leaned Schlatt down and fought back the urge to drop him, "Killing the entire family wasn't part of the plan. We were supposed to only kill your uncle."

"You swore yourself to me Techno. You sold your soul knowing full well what it meant," Schlatt said and clenched his fist as Techno brought him back up, Techno freezing as the chain around his neck tightened, "You're getting on my nerves."

Techno felt relief rush through him as the chain loosened and he could breathe again, "My apologies, Your Highness."

Schlatt frowned as Techno stepped back and the song ended, "You've lied to me for too long, Techno."

"Your Highness, I have done nothing but serve you loyally for the last four years-" Techno looked around and realized Tubbo was missing, "What did you do with him! Schlatt, where is my son!"

"He's not your son, Techno. He's the prince you claimed to have killed."

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A/N
It's climax time B)