Chapter 13

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**Third person POV**

"I have unfortunate news for all of you. There has been a breach to our borders. Members of the SMP Kingdom are here with an insidious agenda. They want to break down our forces, take over our kingdom and have even gone so far as to threaten murder upon us. We will not stand for this! They must be stopped! Anyone who desires my stand by our soldiers and fight alongside us. You will be trained over the next two days by General Technoblade. The rest of you will be transported within the castle walls so that no harm will come to those who do not desire to fight. Now, who is ready to fight for our Kingdom!?" Cheers erupt from the crowd. People are throwing their hands in the air praising King Philza and his speech. Technoblade, Wilbur, Ranboo and Tubbo stand alongside Philza as he speaks. "In these trying times I'd also like to reinstate the title of 'Prince' to my son, Ranboo. I know it is less time than I originally mentioned, but in these times, I'd like there to be as many people as possible who are willing to lead this army. He has been trained since he was young in the art of the sword. He will help you. He will also accompany Technoblade in the training of the new recruits. Good luck to all of you. We will reconvene in two days. Pack your things and return within the day. Training starts at dawn."

The cheers erupt again as Philza steps away from the balcony. He leaves and the Princes follow behind him. The doors being closed as Tubbo, the last to leave, enters the castle. "Wilbur, Tubbo, you will be in charge of making sure that those who stay behind are well taken care of and remain calm. Anything out of the ordinary you will report to the guards."

"I want to fight." Tubbo interrupts.

"Tubbo a prince cannot fight unless they have trained for a minimum of five years with members of the royal army. Ranboo has. You and Wilbur have not." Philza looked at him sympathetically.

"I'm not a Prince! I'm just a servant! A servant who is going to fight for this Kingdom alongside my best friends even if I'm mad at them! And I know how to fight."

"Tubbo... They're targeting you. I won't risk it." Technoblade speaks up sternly.

"Tubbo a lot of people are going to lose their lives. I need someone who will help out here. Who will help out Niki because of the injured people. Please, can I count on you to do this? Please? I know you didn't ask to be a Prince, but I'm asking you now to be there for the people of Origin. They need as many leaders as they can get right now."

Tubbo clenches his teeth, wanting to say so much and explain why he is more useful on the battlefield because he knows how Schlatt is, but all he does is nod. "Yes sir."

"Thank you. Now let's help with the preparations before we get some rest." Philza, Technoblade and Wilbur leave to start setting up cots.

Ranboo looks at Tubbo. They just stare for a moment. "You're my best friend too, Tubbo. That's why I can't watch you die. It'll kill me." Ranboo walks towards his family, leaving Tubbo alone.

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*That night*

"What are you doing Tommy?" Tubbo asks as he carries his bags back into his old room.

"Hey man! I'm just packing some stuff forrrrr-" he doesn't want to lie but he also doesn't want Tubbo to worry about him.

"You're going to fight aren't you?" Tubbo stares at him, clearly hurt. He feels betrayed, but he also understands. Tommy sighs and nods slowly in response. Tubbo sits on his bed with his head in his hands.

Tommy sits beside him and puts a hand on his shoulder. "He cares about you Tubbo. I care about you. Dream is merciless and so is Schlatt. They wouldn't just kill you, they'd... They- I don't even know what they'd do! I just don't want to risk is Tubs."

"I know okay! I know.... I just- I just hoped that you two would trust me more. Especially you! You know I've been trained since I was young. I spent the majority of my life training apparently for this interaction. Schlatt ran and Dream is no where to be found, so I can't even help the army find them! I just want to prove that I am more than just a servant boy, that I can be useful."

"Tubbo...." Tommy squeezes Tubbo's shoulder.

"Forget it. You wouldn't understand." Tubbo shrugs his hand off. "Stay safe big man. Don't die."

"You too...." Tubbo walks away and Ranboo walks in.

"Hi Tubbo-"Ranboo puts his hand up as he walks away. "Bye Tubbo..." He looks to Tommy. "He's upset I gather?"

"It's hard to explain. He's always had this need to prove himself. I think it's because he's been told a lot of shitty things by those who are meant to love him." Ranboo nods in response as he sits next to Tommy.

"You ready for war, Tommy?"

"Always ready." Tommy said with fake confidence.

"Good. Get some rest man. You'll need it." Ranboo pats Tommy on the shoulder before leaving.

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*2 days later*

**Tubbo's POV**

I see Niki standing on the balcony. "Hi Niki. Have the soldiers left yet? The citizens seem scared and are praying that this battle will end soon."

"Yes they have. About an hour ago. If the citizens are scared perhaps you could give them some hope and make a speech of some sort. Increase their confidence a little." She smiled at me before staring off into the empty village. I can't do that. I can't do speeches like Philza can.

"No. I can't. I'll- I'll go get Wilbur."

"He should be in his room, but if you can't find him, you know you have the ability to provide hope as well. You are greater than you believe, Tubbo." I give her a quick smile before leaving. I hope that she couldn't tell that it was fake.

"Wilbur! Wilbur!!! Open up!" I knock on the door for what feels like the hundredth time. "Okay I'm just coming in!" I open the door and it creaks loudly. "Wilbur are you in here? The people need you!" This room is empty. Where could he be. What's this? I pick up a fairly large, folded piece of paper that's on his desk. I expected it to be a note explaining his whereabouts.

It's a map of the city. It has notes on it explaining where the warriors should be and where the intruders should be. I keep reading the notes until I come across one that I can't stop staring at. TNT detonation location? He's going to try to blow up King Dream and his crew by blowing up half of the Kingdom? It says that they will be leaving at midday? But they left an hour ago and it's not midday yet.

"Shit. He's going to kill everyone... I have to stop him."

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