Revenge

Chapter 25

The team worked tirelessly for the rest of the day to pull their plan together. It wasn't until it was dark outside and everyone was exhausted that they separated for a few hours to get some sleep. But first thing in the morning, they were back at it again, taking every loose end and tying them together until they had a plan that might actually work.

And with only a couple of hours to spare before the deadline that Technoblade had set, it finally felt like they were ready.

George was nervous but trying his best not to let it show. They were gathering for one final rundown of the plan before he would have to leave and head to Technoblade's mansion. Standing beside his dark blue car, George let his gaze catch on Dream, who was watching him intently as he said, "once you get in there, George, don't do anything stupid, okay? Just try to play nice, and try to keep Techno distracted until we can get inside."

George rolled his eyes, they had been over the plan again and again. And really, his part wasn't too difficult. All he had to do was show up at the mansion exactly like Technoblade had told him to. That, and try to keep a level head and not piss Technoblade off. Admittedly, he knew that part would be more difficult, but there was a lot more at stake this time and so he knew he had no choice.

"Dream," George silenced Dream with a wave of his hand, "I know what to do, and I'm not going to screw it up."

Dream stilled, but then he nodded slowly, and George could see his calm demeanor shift over to something different. Dream was worried about him going alone, but there was no other choice.

"I know you won't," Dream hummed back quietly, and George gave him a soft smile in return.

He looked over to Sam next, who ran through the rest of the plan despite the roll of George's eyes. 

Essentially, George would distract Technoblade and act like he was giving himself up in exchange for Karl. But really, he would just be stalling Technoblade long enough for more of the team to sneak inside the mansion. The team would be split up into two small groups; one led by Sapnap, and one led by Dream. Sapnap's group would try to find Karl and get him safely out of the mansion, and Dream's group would head towards George's location to provide backup for the inevitable showdown with Technoblade and his team.

George prayed that it would work, because he was more than ready for this whole nightmare to be over.

Once Sam was done detailing the plan, he gave George a nod and a quick pat on the shoulder as he said, "good luck, George. We'll see you soon."

Sapnap stepped forward next, and he immediately pulled George into a tight hug as he muttered, "you better be careful in there, idiot. Don't get yourself killed."

George hugged him back just as tightly, and he breathed out a quiet laugh as he responded, "if I do get myself killed, I'm gonna haunt you from the afterlife."

Sapnap let his arms fall away to shove lightly at George's shoulder, and he shook his head as he said, "you're not funny."

George only smiled at him, and then he quietly said, "don't worry, Sapnap. I'm gonna be around to annoy you for a long time."

Sapnap nodded, and he gave George one last look before trailing after Sam out of the room.

That left just Dream.

George looked over at him, and Dream's eyes were cast down towards the ground like he was deep in thought. George walked over to him, moving both hands to his face as he quietly spoke, "I'll be fine, Dream."

Dream didn't respond right away, but then his words came out in soft tones as he said, "I know that. You don't have a choice, George."

George laughed, and Dream finally smiled at the sound of it. George's hands moved to the blonde's shoulders, and Dream's fingers traced back along George's jawline as he quietly muttered, "I need you alive, so be careful for me, George."