Finding Peace in War // DreamSMP

Chapter 13: Harsh Exchange

I stood tall, awaiting the gates to open. Whatever happened tonight. I knew I had to go in with the same intention that I had when leaving Dream's house, to get my boys back.

My feet were separately grounded, ensuring I had the best balance incase of an ambush. Like I've said many times, I've been there done that with battle. I know every little trick someone on Jschlatt's team could pull.

After what felt like forever, the giant gates began to open. The opened gate revealed Jschlatt along with Nick and Luke behind him. Jschlatt has a huge grin plastered on his face. It was gross to say the least.

"Luna, how wonderful of you to join us." I rolled my head, cracking my neck whilst reaching my hand down towards my side where my trusty knife was. Though Jschlatt only presented Nick and Luke at our greeting, I'm not an idiot. I knew he planted the rest of his army in hidden spots.

"Please, come in." He offers, I walk past him whilst keeping eye contact. I wanted to intimidate him. I finally broke eye contact as I had my back turned to him. I scanned the area, scouting for anything I could use in case something happened. Part of being a fighter taught me that you must always be aware of your surroundings.

"Alright, enough funny business, Where's Tommy and Wilbur?" I sternly asked.

"Hey! Come on, you just got here. No how are you? How's Manburg?" He jokes. His words disgusted me, he knew what he was doing and he was enjoying it.

I turned around and stomped up to Jschlatt.

"I'm not going to ask again." I said, inches away from his face. He was only a little taller than me, so it was overly difficult to appear scary.

"Sweetheart, I'm the only one who knows where they are. Do you think asking up to me is going to help you?" he uttered softly, smiling. He was right. I backed up, giving him his space back. He walked past me, gesturing for me to follow him. I did.

We walked deeper and deeper into Manburg. A lot had changed since the city gained new authority.

Jschlatt came to a complete stop in front of a lake. I stood confused.

"I'm well aware of the tunnels your boys have been building. Thanks to my wonderful team, Ive been given new information that those tunnels lead right to the beautiful city I am proud to call Manburg." He gestures down to the lake with a flat hand. I was still confused as the boys never told me anything about the tunnels.

That's when it finally clicked in my head. This lake was where the tunnels lead to, there was an opening under the water, somewhere no one would even think to look.

"I don't know what you are talking about." Jschlatt chuckled.

"I don't like trespassers. I think I might need to teach you and the boys a lesson. Bring them out here guys!" He shouts into the distance. Seconds later Tommy and Wilbur are being escorted out by Alex and Toby. Both Tommy and Wilbur had their hands tied behind their backs. They didn't seem to be resisting, I prayed they hadn't already been tortured.

"Alright, well I came here to get my boys so I guess I'll be on my way." As I attempt to make my way over to Tommy and Wilbur I am stopped by Nick and Luke who grab me by my arms and spin me around, holding me in place.

"Don't you wish it was that simple." I looked at him with my lip twitching in anger, "I just don't think I can give them back to you without something in exchange." He tilted his head. He was talking to me as if I was a child.

"What do you want." I wasn't in the mood to take on 5 fully armed guys, I was willing to give him whatever he wanted.

"In exchange for Wilbur and Tommy here...I want you." he smirks.

"I'd rather die than be on your side." I yell at him. At the point, Nick and Alex kick my legs in, making me fall to my knees.

"Very well then." Jschlatt stands over me and pulls out a hand held gun. I hear Tommy and Wilbur screaming in the background. I could have easily got out of this situation but I didn't want to. I was done fighting, I just wanted the boys to be safe. I knew that wherever I went, they would be endangered. I knew that Manburg would never actually try and kill Tommy and Wilbur, they just wanted them on their side. They only wanted me dead. And if that's all that had to happen for them to be safe... then dig my grave now.

I closed my eyes as the cold steel pressed against my forehead.

Goodbye Tommy and Wilbur

...

Goodbye George.