Whatever It Takes

The Beginning

***AUTHOR NOTE*** The first part of this chapter is going to have to be some boring world-building. Yes I know, I'm so sorry. I promise I'll give the boys some loving asap. This chapter's fairly long because I needed to put in the important background info at the start but I also wanted to have her first meeting with Ghostbur in chapter 1. Enjoy!

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She stared at the letter in her hands. The black printed words stared back at her.

'Decree of Citizenship for the Nation of the Dream SMP'

"What the fuck."

'This official document, signed by our nation's ruler King George the first, signifies that-'

Her grip crumpled the edges of the paper. They used my real name.

'-is officially recognised as a citizen of the Dream SMP. The above-mentioned person(s) are thus required to attend a meeting with the current ruler at once to discuss their immediate relocation to the Nation of the Dream SMP.'

She let out a tired sigh and pinched the bridge of her nose. She hadn't even been aware that she was being considered for citizenship. She hadn't been aware that Dream even knew she existed. "What a joke. No warning? No discussion? Do I even get a choice in this?"
Even with no one there to confirm it, she knew the answer to that was a resounding 'No'.

Still...

Excitement tugged at her chest. The Dream SMP. Even in a land far away from there, they heard the stories. An exclusive nation. Invite only. Not just anyone was given citizenship. She had been chosen. By Dream himself.

She re-read the decree.

'Immediate relocation'

She began to pack her things.

***

Making her journey to the Nation of the Dream SMP at her first opportunity had seemed like a good plan at the time

However, as she stood outside the nation's castle – alone- she began to doubt the idea.

In her excitement she had failed to think about when she would arrive at the Dream SMP based on when she had left.

The moon was bright, but low in the sky and she assumed it was some ridiculous time of the night already, likely around 4am.

The castle was exceptional. It had looked large when she had approached, but when standing at the castle doors it looked even grander. She could tell from the architecture that someone had put a lot of thought into building this. The stone bricks were cool to the touch due to the brisk night air and well-placed lanterns lit up the castle walls.

She sighed and leaned against the wall. The cold seeped through her clothes making her shiver.

I supposed I should find somewhere to sleep. She hummed in thought. I doubt anyone is around at this time.

As if the universe had read her thoughts, a loud crack resounded in the silence. The sound had been caused by several pebbles falling from above and clattering to the cobbled pavement below.