Location 2 Project: OPPC // DreamTeam AU

Chapter 13 [George POV]

Honestly, I'm pretty glad Clay got to go back to his family. He must have been terrified to wake up here!
But
Something has been bothering me. Maybe I miss his company a little even if I didnt know him at all. But, the way Nick and Eret were acting- I mean Sapnap- was just, off.

Anyhow, even after a somewhat uneasy night for no apparent reason, the next day was alright.

But Tubbo was not alright.

It was quite concerning actually.
I personally believe it has something to do with victim Jschlatt, so that's what I'm gonna investigate.

I remember slipping into the room where is container was held, he was sat on the floor, with a somewhat disturbingly happy face on him.
He seemed calm.

He looked up, but he seemed surprised it was me, he raised his head full and patiently waited for me to open the noise shaft.

[P.s jschalatts design has changed from the one in my animation meme]

Jschlatt kinda creeped me out, thought his calm manner he had messy black hair drooping over his face as his head was slightly tilted downward, his eyes looked calculated yet he had dark bags that sank into his face. He had large majestic ram horns that curved elegantly to a point and replacing where his human ears should be was the ears of a goat. He wore the usual victim clothes for Amber and Green class victims, except one thing, he wore a black tie loosely around his neck that dangled down to his lower chest.

I unhinged the noise shaft.

"Well well, didn't know about you! What's your name kid?"

I felt a lump in my throat, but by god I will not let a victim get to me. I'm in control here.

"Don't call me kid old man. You can call me George. What did you do to my friend.", I snapped back.

Yeah it was a bold statement, but I wanted to be blunt to assert authority.

He raised an eyebrow keenly
"George. Cute. What are you even talking about.?"

"Don't play dumb.", I growled

He chuckled a little.
"Me and him are just great friends! I didn't DO anything to him!", Jschlatt spoke smugly

This really wasn't going anywhere and this guy was starting to piss me off a little.

"Don't make me hurt you."

His face seemed to shift a little
"I don't want no trouble! You know it's crazy what these ears pick up, rough night last night. Don't wanna end up like that guy!", he chuckled as he spoke.

I was really confused

"What are you talking about-?"

"You didn't hear the screams Georgie?"

I bit my tongue, this has to be a lie, but that name really curled my blood. I just had to pretend it didn't affect me.

"G-George."

I twisted around to see Tubbo standing there, pale as ever, beside him stood sapnap.

"Sapnap wanted you, why are you here?"

I scratched the back of my neck
"No reason in particular, just checking in! Also Tubbo, don't come here anymore, just stick to Tommy for now."

Tubbo looked relieved.
Jschlatt looked a little angry.

I looked at Sapnap, hes definitely had better days. Rough night maybe-

Rough night...

No forget it-

I walked up to Sapnap

"Hey, let's talk outside!"

Me and Nick walked alongside each other in the hallways.

I grinned at him,
"So how's everything been?"

"Yeah it's been ok.", he said back softly

I nodded slowly, I needed to ask.
"So did you find out where Clay was from."

Sapnap bit hit lip then stopped walking,
"I need to tell you something."

I stopped too.

"Clay- isnt who you thought he was. He was actually going to kill you.",
Sapnap continued slowly.

I stared at him, not sure how to process this information.

"That...doesn't make sense, Nick."

Sapnap scratched the back of his neck,
"We had a missing Red Class victim. Dream."

I knew about most of the subjects, and by god do I know about dream. Terrifyingly power, with an actually abnormal ability which separates him from the rest of the victims.

"Dream.. was Clay."

Sapnap nodded.

I felt every fear I ever had of Clay creep into my mind.
I had every fear in my mind about the things I heard from Jschlatt.

I decided to wing it.
"Was that the screams from last night?"

I held my breath as I watched intently at Nick's reaction, slow but not subtle.

"I..."
Sapnap spoke under his breath.
"He was gonna kill you Georgie I..."

I felt my gut tighten.

"You? You did that? What- what did you do?"

My voice shook.

"What did you do to make him scream?"

Sapnap gulped stiffly.
"Do you want to see him?"

I wasn't sure what I wanted, I didn't think sapnap was capable of something horrific enough to make a man scream, nor do I know the damage he did or if I can even stand to see Clay- I mean, Dream."

"I dont know.."
He said softly.

"I regret what I did- i- I lost myself and I thought you'd hate me-"

I hushed sapnap to silence.

"Its ok. There had to have been a good reason."
I said gently

Nick look at me, those broken eyes teared up.

"There wasn't george"

My heart ached at his pain.

"I don't even know if he is evil I- i just acted on impulse"
Nick stuttered out.

Soon after I found myself holding Nick in my arms. I bet he even traumatised himself. My emotions all crashed into each other, I don't know how to react, all I know if right now Nick needs me.

"I'll always be here..."

Nicked sniffed

"Thank you, Georgie."