The Rise ~Wilbur x oc~

9

I sat by the fire warming up before Dream walked back in.
"Did you find him?" I asked looking over at him
"I did, he's a bit spooked but now back in his stable.
"Thank you" I said
"No problem" he gave me a smile before going upstairs. I looked back to the fire, watching the flames dance to the cracks and pops that came from the logs. Soon Dream came back down went to the kitchen and after a few moments came out and handed me some hot chocolate.
"Thank you" I took a sip, the liquid warming my insides.
"So why were you looking for me?" He asked sitting down beside me.
"Well um, Tommy said he had an apology gift to me" I started,
"That doesn't sound like him" Dream replied leaning back on his hands.
"That's what I thought but-"
"But you gave him a chance and it went bad"
"Yeah" I said with a nervous laugh rubbing my arm.
"You'll get him back" Dream said casually.
"But this time was different" I spoke quietly.
"What do you mean different?" He asked sitting up more.
"When I respawned... one.... one of my hearts faded" my voice barely above a whisper now. Dream grabbed my arm, looking at the empty heart for himself. "Ow ow ow" I whimpered, his grip on my arm tightening when he saw.
"He's going to pay for this" Dream said getting up.
"What are you going to do?" I asked rubbing my wrist.
"I'm not sure yet. But tomorrow I'm taking you to stay with Bad and Skeppy whilst I deal with Tommy" he said clearly pissed off, I just nodded. When Dream got like this, although a rarity, I tended to avoid making conflict, I'd rather just let it run it's course.

The next morning I had my things packed and Dream waited downstairs. When I got downstairs I saw him there with a set of Diamond armor on the couch beside him.
"Put it on" he said not even glancing at me. I walked over and I pulled on the armor, it was heavier than I thought it would be but I kept quiet. As I was putting it on he grabbed my bag and went outside. I hadn't seen Dream like this in a while, and I certainly didn't like this side of him. After putting on the armor I headed outside to where Dream stood with Winter who also had diamond armor.
"Isn't this a bit much?" I asked.
"Are you ready to go?" Dream asked ignoring my question and I nodded. I climbed up on Winter whilst Dream held the rope leading Winter. I was quiet as he lead Winter through the gates, "Are you sure you have everything? Because I'm not coming back because you forgot"
"If I forgot it, it mustn't be too important" I replied quietly and he nodded. I was surprised when we arrived at the nether portal.
"Wait here, I'm going to make sure there's no ghasts waiting on the otherside" he said dropping the rope
"Are we actually going through there?" I asked, both nerves and excitement building up.
"Yes" Dream said and stepped through the portal. My heart started to pick up the pace.
Ok sure, I had always wanted to visit the nether with Dream. But now that I stood in front of the portal it seemed terrifying. All the stories he had told me coming to mind.. All the times the boys had appeared back at home grumbling about Ghasts or falling into lava.

"Alright, it's safe" Dream said coming back out, snapping me out of my thoughts. He put his crossbow away. I nodded as he grabbed the rope attatched to Winter directing him back towards the portal before leading me through,
"Now it's going to be a bit warm" he said as we left the portal and i felt the heat.
"Ok, yeah a bit warm" I said with a small laugh. I looked around as Dream lead Winter and I through the hellscape.

A shiver ran down my spine as we stepped out of the portal, now miles upon miles away from the Dream SMP. Dream let out a sigh and looked up at the sky for a few moments before continuing the trip.
"So why am I going to Skeppy's again?" I asked.
"So you don't get caught in the middle" he replied.
"The middle of what?" I asked adjusting in the saddle a bit.
"Me dealing with Tommy" he replied.
"What are you going to do?" I was a bit worried for Tommy now.
"I'm not sure yet" Dream said. "I'm thinking a week here should be fine"
"Ok" I said as we reached the top of the hill. A village came into view and at one end was a large house. "Is that it?" I asked and Dream nodded starting to head down the mountain path that had been dug. Most likely for Bad when he came to visit Skeppy.

"Kiara!" I looked up seeing Bad working on a duck statue.
"Bad!" I called out with the same tone as I slipped down off of Winter, my legs a little stiff from the journey. I ran over to him and we pulled each other into a hug.
"What are you doing here?" He asked looking over at Dream.
"I have things to deal with back home and it may get messy, I'd rather her not be there. I hope it's alright if she stayed here a few days" Dream said.
"That's fine, what happened?" Bad asked.
"Tommy happened, a new kid in the SMP that's been causing a bit of trouble. This time he went too far" Dream explained.
"Oh, what did he do to face the wrath of you?" Bad asked. I showed him my arm and he gasped, "he made you lose one?" Bad's voice a little quieter now and I nodded. "I get it now"
"Well I need to go deal with him, remember inside by dark and no water" Dreams gaze on Bad as he spoke.
"Got it, She's safe with me" Bad grinned pulling me in for a side hug.
"Thanks Bad" Dream gave him a half smile before ruffling my hair, "I'll be back for you in a few days" with that Dream headed off.
"Well, let's go get you settled in" Bad said with a smile. "I needed more clay so Skeppy isn't here at the moment"
"Ok" I smiled and Bad took Winter's reigns and lead him to the stables.

I flopped down on the bed after unpacking.
"All done?" Bad asked.
"Yup" I smiled.
"Are you hungry? We have some pumpkin pie left over" Bad offered.
"A little, I forgot to eat before I left" I said with a laugh and followed him downstairs. Bad cut me up a slice and one for him before we sat down and ate.
"So what happened?" He asked.
"Well Tommy took my stuff, so I built him a pink house. He didn't like that too much. Then he set a trap chest and said he had an apology gift for me in there. Then when I respawned my arm was cold, and I watched the color drain from it" I said rubbing my thumb over the empty heart.
"Sounds like a real trouble maker" Bad said and I nodded,
"He is" I replied.