Business bay

Chapter 7: Expanding the Bay

Sorry it has taken me so long to publish a mother chapter I have been busy writing two other stories I couldn't get out of my head.
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The next morning, the sun rose over Business Bay, casting a warm glow over the bustling activity within the camp. Tommy stood near the campfire, his eyes on Purpled, who was preparing to leave on a mission of his own—to bring Punz into the fold.

"You sure you're ready for this?" Tommy asked, a teasing grin on his face. "Punz might be a bit harder to convince."

Purpled strapped his sword to his back, his eyes sharp with determination. "He'll come around. We've been looking for a place to belong for a while now. Business Bay is that place."

Tommy nodded, a sense of pride swelling in his chest. It felt good to know that even in a world like Dream SMP, people like Purpled and Punz still saw the value in what he'd built here. "Alright, go get him. And if you need backup, you know where to find us."

Purpled smirked, his confidence evident. "I'll handle it."

With that, Purpled turned and headed for the gates of Business Bay, disappearing into the horizon as he made his way to find Punz. Tommy watched him go, feeling that familiar thrill of something big on the horizon. The Bay was growing, and with Punz on their side, they were becoming unstoppable.

Meanwhile, Luke was already hard at work. As the Bay's head builder, there was nothing he loved more than designing homes, towers, and structures that fit each member's personality. And now, with Purpled and possibly Punz joining the faction, his mind was buzzing with ideas.

Tommy wandered over to where Luke was sketching out plans in the dirt, his hands covered in sawdust. "Oi, Luke. You got any good ideas for Purpled's place?"

Luke looked up from his plans, grinning. "You kidding? I've got loads of ideas. But tell me—what's his deal? What kind of place would he like?"

Tommy's grin widened, mischief dancing in his eyes. "Well, mate, funny you should ask. Purpled's an alien."

Luke blinked, staring at Tommy as if waiting for the punchline. "What?"

"I'm serious," Tommy said, barely able to keep the laughter out of his voice. "He used to live in a UFO. That's right. But... well, it got blown up."

Luke's eyes lit up with excitement. "An alien, huh? And he used to live in a UFO? This is brilliant. I'll have to build him something out of this world, then."

Tommy laughed, clapping Luke on the back. "I knew you'd love it. Just make sure it's got all the alien tech and space-age vibes he's used to."

Luke was already sketching furiously, his mind spinning with possibilities. "Oh, don't worry, mate. This is going to be my best work yet. I'm thinking techy gadgets, glowing lights, maybe—"

Axel's voice cut in from nearby, his red eyes gleaming with interest. "If it's tech you're talking about, I'll help out. You know I've got the Redstone and mechanics covered."

Luke looked up, surprised but thrilled. "Oh, hell yeah. You've got to help with this."

Tommy grinned, watching the two brainstorm. Axel wasn't just the Bay's combat beast—he was a master when it came to engineering and technology. It was Axel who built their planes, their advanced communicators, and even some of the Bay's more secretive tech that kept their borders safe. Having Axel on board was like having the ultimate secret weapon.

Axel crossed his arms, already thinking through the possibilities. "I'll set up a Redstone system for the doors and security. Maybe some hidden features too, you know, for fun. I can add advanced comms tech so Purpled and Punz are always connected. And if they want, we can add some stuff to keep them in touch with their alien roots."