Darkside - A Dreamnoblade Story

Chapter 24 ~ The Plan

TW: Mentions of abuse, explosives

Dream's POV:

Techno ushered us out of the living room so he could talk to Niki. We couldn't really hear what they were talking about and I just hope she's okay. Phil was obviously worried, he worries about everyone too much for his own good.

Everyone is in their own little headspace so I turn to Sapnap to see what he's doing. His eyebrows are knitted together and seems to be thinking really hard about something. I place a hand on his shoulder and he snaps out of his trance.

"What are you thinking about?" I raise an eyebrow while asking the question, hoping to take some of the edge off it. He nods,

"Just if Niki is going to be okay. She seemed really scared and out of it, I'm just worried for her," Sapnap explains.

"I think we're all worried, even if we don't want to admit it," I tell him, "About everything."

To be completely honest with myself, I'm really scared about what's going to happen to our lives going forward. We escaped because our lives were horrible but now what are we going to do? Live in constant fear and hide the rest of our lives? I'm not sure I want to do that. I hope Techno has a plan, just like last time.

"I think Techno is worried too," Sapnap says. I nod in agreement. I can never figure out what's happening in his head, I feel like his brain runs a thousand miles a minute. He's been trapped in his mind for so long, I don't blame him.

After that comment the kitchen once again descended into silence. I strain to hear what Techno and Niki were saying but I couldn't hear anything. They're talking so quietly. At some point I hear Techno's boots hitting the hardwood and know that they're coming back.

When they come back Techno's face is void of emotions, as always, and Niki looks troubled about something. Phil immediately jumps up,

"Oh my god, Niki are you better now? You have no idea how scared I was when I found you sobbing on the couch," Phil walks over to Niki and engulfs her into a hug. I hear the cat hybrid's small giggles as she accepts the hug.

"Wow, you're never worried about me. I see how it is," Wilbur crossed his arms and scowled at the scene. Phil let go of Niki and turned to Wilbur, raising both his eyebrows.

"Because you always want and accept my affection?" Phil crossed his arms to copy Wilbur.

"Fair point," Wilbur gave up quickly. I roll my eyes at their family dynamic, why do I feel like Techno would fit in so well here? Must just be me....

Techno suddenly speaks up, "I want to thank you all for your hospitality but I think it's time for us to come up with a plan and destroy everything Schlatt stands for."

Everyone was shocked into silence at Techno's bold words. But I felt so proud of him for even saying something to begin with. I walk over to him and wrap my arms around him. He lets out a small gasp of surprise but hugs back almost immediately.

"I'm proud that you said that to everyone," I whisper so only he can hear. I pull back a few seconds after and look at him. Techno's face was red from embarrassment.

"So do you want to explain to everyone at the table? Orr....." I trail off to give him room to answer however he wants.

"The table is fine," The piglin hybrid whispers. I break out into a smile,