Hanging in there - A DDLC X DSMP CROSSOVER

Chapter 37 - The Grace Period before the Battle

~Sayori POV~

As we near closer and closer to Manburg, we split off into smaller groups, ready to ambush Schlatt. Niki and Jack, me and Tubbo, Wilbur and Tommy, Dream and Technoblade, Fundy, Quackity and Eret being the only ones standing akwardly at the side, shooting rapid glances all around.

"Hey," Tubbo softly sits down next to me in the grass.

"Hey," I reply back, casting my gaze around the clearing we're situated in. My eyes fall upon Tommy, who is talking and looking at Wilbur with a disdained expression. My stomach tightens as I see the fear in his eyes. Wilbur, on the other hand, looks calm and composed. Too calm. I think he's going to lose it. Tubbo notices where I'm looking and his gaze darkens.

"I'm worried about him." I don't need to ask him what he means - it's obvious that the person is Wilbur. We always worry about Tommy, what with him being a stupid energetic child and all.

"I think- I think he's planning to blow up Manburg," I whisper to Tubbo. He nods, not surprised by the statement.

"I've noticed he's been getting a bit too close to Dream lately." he whispers back, looking around uneasily. I nod, prompting him to go further.

"I mean, I've caught them talking together, always in hushed tones and looking around like they're up to something." I feel a chill run down my spine.

"Did you overhear anything?" I ask.

"No, not anything yet. They always talk too softly for me to overhear." He replies, re-adjusting his tie for the festival.

"Why don't we find out?" I ask, suddenly feeling brave. I stand up and look around the clearing for the place where I last saw Dream and Technoblade talking together. He stands up as well, and takes a deep, shaky breath.

"Look, I'd love to but I need to go back to Schlatt. You know, being his right-hand man and all," he laughs nervously, but I can see his hands shaking.

"Hey," I take his hands in mine, "everything's going to be ok. You hear me?" He nods slowly but I can see he's holding back tears. I pull him into a hug, trying to comfort him. "If anything dodgy is going on, I'll get to the bottom of it," I re-assure him. He pulls away, eyes glistening.

"Ok," he says, walking away slowly, his hands no longer trembling as much. I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding. Oh god... I need to protect him no matter what. I will not allow Schlatt and his reign of tyranny continue for any longer!! But back to the mission. I wander around the clearing, looking for any sign of Dream. Where is he? On that note, where is Techno and Wilbur? I have a bad feeling about this.

"Sayori!" I turn around to see Tommy striding towards me.

"Tommy, have you seen Dream, Techno, or Wilbur?" I ask urgently. Tommy shakes his head, worry evident in his eyes.