Lore (dsmp reader insert)

Chapter 6 : Blackmail

Despite what happened yesterday I went to bed early and woke up at a good time feeling really well rested and cheery, after all, new day, new chance to meet more people. Plucky was still asleep on the end of my bed so I quietly walked into the living room and was greeted by Dream, "Morning (g/n)," he said yawning.

"Dream you look tired. When was the last time you had some sleep?" I asked concerned.

"I'm fine (g/n), I just had to do something last night," he said dodging the question.

(Dream pov the night before)

I know Tubbo wouldn't mention anything bad about me to (g/n) after all, when Tommy was exiled we became 'friends' and I'm now 'working alongside L'manburg in harmony' I thought sarcastically. On the other hand there is still one person who I know that will definitely have something to say that could ruin my plan, so, time to pay him a little visit. I knock on their door and wait.

The door opened "Hey, Big Q," I said smugly.

"Don't you dare call me that after what you've done," he shouted as soon as the words left my mouth.

As much as he probably wanted me to feel threatened by his tone, I wasn't. After all,cI find it rather difficult to be scared when the person in front of me has no armour and I am in full netherite.

"What, not one for nicknames? I thought you liked that nickname, didn't Tommy and Tubbo give you it," I said provoking him to see what reaction he'll give and how I can use it against him.

"Don't you dare bring Tommy into this," he said and I smiled under my mask.

So he still cares about Tommy huh. A good gambler should always have a poker face so that no one can predict there next move, Quackity on the other hand is so obvious in what and who he gives priority to that I can read him like a book.

"Anyway, on a different topic, I found someone at the spawn box about a week ago and they're wanting to introduce themselves to everyone," I said taking out my axe, "you wouldn't say anything about bad about me, would you."

"And why should I do what you want me to. I'm not just gonna act like some puppet on strings that you can control whenever it's convenient for you," he spat back, clearly angry and wanting to fight but he knew he's the one at a disadvantage.

"That wasn't a question. It's a statement. After all, wouldn't it be ashame if Tommy suddenly found TNT in Logstedshire, or what if someone accidentally spilt lava on his tent at night, something like that could kill him. You know your options Quackity, and you know what is best for everyone," I said. Quackity was silent but he knew he couldn't fight back, "Glad to know we've come to an understanding, Big Q."

"Get the fuck out of my house Dream," Quackity said proving that I was right. I smirked, not that he could see, before walking back to the no longer abandoned house. I won't have to worry about Quackity ruining my plan for now.

(Current time (g/n) pov)

After getting something quick to eat, I went back in my room to grab my cloak and mask. The now awake Plucky clucked, making me realise how much he's grown in a week, from the tiny chirping chick to an almost fully grown chicken. It always surprises me how fast animals grow up.

Unlike yesterday this trip isn't dangerous so Plucky was able to go with us but unlike the times before I couldn't carry him because of how big he is. Plucky didn't seem to mind this too much because now he can walk further without getting tired.

I watched as I walked past more and more buildings and signs of human life, this must be the dsmp I thought to myself. "So where does Tubbo live," I asked Dream.

"You remember that L'manburg place Tommy mentioned, Tubbo's the president of it and lives there," Dream said, "We're getting close to it now."

We continued walking on a path that Dream said was somehow special, and eventually, I saw someone with their back facing us while they watched a bee flying about.

"Hey Tubbo," Dream said greeting him.

"Jeez Dream you scared me a bit, I'm still getting used to you being around he- oh who are you," Tubbo asked once he noticed me.

"Hi, I'm (g/n) and this is Plucky, Dream found us at the spawn box a week ago and saved us from some mobs that spawned around there," I said introducing myself.

"I'm glad someone was there to help. What's up with the cool mask and cloak," Tubbo asked.

"I just, don't want people to see me if that makes sense," I said telling him the partial truth.

"I think I sort of get it, but it makes you look like a cool silent assassin," Tubbo said excitedly.

"I don't think I could ever be something like that, dead things and mobs always freak me out and I panic around them," I say with a weak laugh.

"It's okay, after all, mobs freak me out to if they suddenly appear and jumpscare me," Tubbo said trying to empathise, "Anyway want to walk and talk, I can show you around L'manburg if you want."

"Sure," I said. Dream told me that he would wait near where the festival stage once was. I didn't know where the stage was but Tubbo said he definitely remembers where it is, and I don't know why, but he sounded quite sad about it being mentioned, luckily, he cheered up when we started walking around his country while telling me what the different places and buildings are.

We talked for a bit and eventually we got on the topic of pets and Plucky so I told him how I found Plucky, and after, he mentioned that I remind him of someone called Nikki. Before I could ask who she is or how I saw where Dream was and waved to him, but he was too busy talking to someone with a blue tracksuit on to notice.

"Hey Big Q," Tubbo shouted running over to where Dream and 'Big Q' were with me following closely behind.

"Hi Tubbo, and (g/n)" Big Q said, for some reason his tone changed and almost sounded like he was angry when he greeted me.

"I'm guessing Dream's the one that told you my name," I said trying to lighten the mood... it didn't work.

"Yeah, and I'm Quackity," he said flatly while Dream looked at him, almost glaring at him from what I could see beneath his mask. I found it weird but didn't think much of it, after all, everyone has someone that they don't get along with well, right?

It was difficult talking to Quackity and it was clear that he didn't didn't trust or like me at all... maybe he just doesn't like new people, I thought.