I'd call a cab. {a vigilante tommyinnit story}

Chapter 35 - It Ends With Him

TWs: Death, violence, cursing, yelling, mention of suicide and gore/described injuries.
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Tubbo POV:
It was Sunday morning and tensions were high, to say the least. Everyone was on edge after seeing the video that Dream has posted.

Everyone but Tommy, that is.

He finally emerged from his room but no one has made an effort to talk to him. Me and Techno were pissed, Phill was simply disappointed and, after being on the receiving end of that punch, Ranboo wanted to keep his distance.

Tom seemed content with the fact that we were all avoiding him and made no effort to talk to us. For the entire day he was in training, hiding off in his room or walking around the house silently.

When we went to visit Halo a final time Tommy had chosen to stay home, which I was quite thankful for. I wasn't exactly looking forward to that car drive.

The day had passed slowly, our confidence having died off with Schlatt. Of course we knew what Dream was capable of, but now it was clear that his 'goal' was simply killing who he pleased to achieve his own twisted sense of justice.

Techno POV:
The voices seemed to be relatively back to normal. Aside from not being able to understand what Wilbur's voice meant by 'don't go,' I hadn't had any strange occurrences.

Until now, because of course I can't have a day of silence.

"Protect him. Don't leave him."

Wilbur's voice practically shouted, shocking me out of my thoughts. Phill looked over to my from the drivers seat but I simply offered him a reassuring smile.

Who could Wilbur be talking about?

Ranboo? Tubbo?

Sighing heavily I turned my neck to look at the back seat and saw that both of them were sleeping peacefully. I couldn't blame them, we had been at Halo's house for longer then expected.

It was nearing midnight and we had just made it back to the house. All the lights were off, Tommy was most likely off hiding once more.

After everyone got inside we went to our respective rooms, planning to get some sleep before this all went down.

Tommy POV:
Every second since I visited that alleyway I wish I had ignored that piece of paper. I could have left it there, chalked it up to litter.

I could have forgotten about it in my pocket, not finding it until long after the fight.

I could have ripped it up and ignored it the second I read what was written on it, but who am I kidding. I wouldn't have done any of those things.

Especially not the last. How could I?

When you find a note that's from your kidnapped and brainwashed brother you don't just ignore it.

"Tommy, Dreams control over me isn't as strong as he thinks. I need your help. Don't tell the others, you need to come alone. Meet me at-"

Followed by an address. One that wasn't too far from here. Sure, it was suspicious as hell, but it was my only chance.

I already knew that Ranboo, Tubbo, Techno and Phill would be beyond pissed at me for sneaking off my own, let alone the plan that I had to end this all, so I had to make them all hate me.

I guess it worked. Though, I honestly wish it would've taken more then that.

But as I sneak out of my window, the note thrown to my bed as I already memorized the address, I realized that it would all be insignificant now.