How to take down an empire with voices in your head

29. Enemies? More like Teammates

"I don't even know what to do," Sapnap admits, his quiet voice sounding louder due to the echo of the room. He stares straight at the table ahead, trying to think of anything that he could do.

A gentle hand is placed on his shoulder and Sapnap can see strands of pink hair as the other sits next to him. "We're going to think of something," Niki says, brows furrowed.

Techno had told Niki about the egg situation, letting her know Phil and Ranboo wouldn't be a help in this plan. So Niki joined their side, now sitting next to Sapnap as Techno stood at the other side of the room.

"What if we need more people?" Niki suggests, with still no plan they could at least get help first. Sapnap agrees instantly, knowing who they could recruit whereas Techno seems hesitant at first. Only after taking it as the more reasonable option, Techno finally agrees. They could use a lot of help.

"I know Sam will help us. He's pretty against the egg."

"Yea I remember that, he's been trying to lock it in obsidian. Personally, I don't think it's working." Techno adds, nodding to Sapnap's suggestion. "He's like, teamed with Quackity always. Maybe Quackity and I can pull another Red Banquet and team up again."

Niki looks up at Techno, somewhat doubting his words.

"I'd be willing to. For Phil- and Ranboo and Tommy."

Niki frowns at the mention of Tommy, she had just recently found out that he was dead. But she's optimistic, she prays to prime that he has more canon lives. She's almost sure of it.

"Well, Sam and Quackity can be found together so we could just ask them at the same time." Sapnap explains, "At least that's from what I've heard. They are working on stuff together."

"That they are," Techno confirms. "So why don't you go ask them if they wanna help us kill an egg?"

"Oh-" Sapnap straightens his posture, his facial expression changing from its previous look of frustration to something more regretful. "I can't. As soon as I go up to Quackity it's an automatic no, I probably won't even be able to ask the question before I'm shoved out."

Niki tilts her head to the side, curious but cautious to not question it. So instead she just gives an apologetic smile, it's clearly something Sapnap doesn't want to talk about.

"Fine." Techno shrugs as he talks. "Then I'll do it. Nothing like an anarchist walking up to a leader of a country and asking to team up. Not like we have-"

"It was your idea, fucking loser." Sapnap groans as he places his head on the table. "So suck it up."

"I will. I'm asking him right now." Techno unfolds his crossed arms, already walking towards the door. "Niki, I'll be back."

Niki bites her tongue, about to call after him but the door's already closed. So instead she glances down at Sapnap, who's so tired he almost resembles a zombie.

"You can crash out on my couch, you look tired." She offers, gesturing to the cream coloured furniture behind them. Even with his head facing down at the table Niki can see the way he grimaces at first like if he accepted her offer it would be a bad thing. But when his eyes once again threaten to close, bringing him into a deep sleep, he nods.

"Thanks," he mumbled, standing up and slowly walking over. Then he flops down, thankful for the soft blue blanket that's lying there with him. "I'll take a quick nap. Then we can plan more."

"More like start planning," Niki lightly jokes, standing up and walking over to her small kitchen. "But take the time you need. You're not going to have many good ideas if you're brains mushed with sleepiness."