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It was snowing when Technoblade began the journey to Logstedshire. He had wanted to use nether travel at first but when he had gotten to where Tommy’s portal was supposed to be there was only a hole in the netherrack so the piglin hybrid turned back with a dejected sigh. Now he really wished the portal had still been there. The snow turned his cloak soggy as he walked and it made things harder to see. Techno he felt relief filling him at the sight of the sea becoming closer but disdain filled him still at the sight of the snow shifting into pouring rain as he got into his boat and began rowing along towards logstedshire. The rain mixing with the fact that the sun was beginning to set did not make the journey to visit Tommy any easier and the moon was rising in the sky by the time Technoblade had reached the beach of Tommy’s exile home.
Somehow he had expected the place to look...Nicer. Tommy had been here for weeks, surely he could do better than a little tent on the shore and a storage house. Techno pulled himself out of the boat, shaking off the layer of water he had gained from the boat ride alone. With a sigh Technoblade walked up to the poorly placed tent and peaked inside. “Tommy? Are you in here?” He watched in slight confusion as his younger brother bolted up from his makeshift bed, damaged wings wrapping around him in a protective manner as a look of panic flashed in the younger's eyes.
“Dre-...Techno?” Tommy calmed slightly once he realized it was his brother and not the masked man. “What are you doing here? Come to mock me?” There was a bitter tone to Tommy’s words. A tone, Techno knew, was there because of his habit of making fun of the blond haired boy. The hybrid frowned some at Tommy’s words though. “No I came to see you since-” “Since you have no one else to torture, mister blood for the blood god? Don’t bother trying to lie to me. Dream’s already told me that everyone hates me. I don't need to hear it from you as well.” The venom in Tommy’s tone caused Techno to be silent for a few moments. What had Dream been telling him? Sure Techno found Tommy annoying sometimes but he could never hate the blond.
“Listen, I don’t know what Dream’s been telling you about what i think but i haven’t even talked to Dream in months and I came to visit you because I wanted to see my little brother.” Techno tried to assure Tommy, try to convince the other he was here because he wanted to check on him. But the blond just scoffed and rolled his eyes. “I told you not to lie. Dream said no one cares about me anymore. That’s why no one visits, why Tubbo destroyed his compass and why no one came to my party. Dream is my only friend...Even when he gets upset at me for the selfish shit I pull. That’s why he was nice enough to let me keep my axe today.”
Concern began to fill Techno as Tommy rambled on about Dream. “Tommy. Tommy stop for a second will you. What do you mean he let you keep your axe today?” Tommy stared at Techno in confusion for a moment before realizing what he had said. “Oh uh...He usually takes my armour and valuables everyday. But that’s just because I deserve it! Selfish people like me don’t deserve things anyways…” How did Techno only just notice the exhausted look Tommy had? The defeated tone his voice seemed to carry. How was he only just noticing the bruises on Tommy’s arms and the marks around his neck? Every instinct and voice inside of Techno was screaming at him for not realizing.
“Tommy...What has Dream done to you…” The soft mumble was apparently heard by Tommy because the blond instantly began panicking. “No no Dream hasn’t done anything that i didn’t deserve! He said I deserve everything I've gotten from him because I’m just a selfish child who only causes problems. He doesn’t even hit me that often!” Tommy seemed to instantly realize that probably wasn’t the best thing to say given the pissed off look on Technoblade’s face, the piglin hybrid’s nostrils flaring as he tried to remain as calm as possible. “He hit you? He hurt you? I’ll kill him.” Yes the voices whispered. Kill Dream. He hurt Tommy. He brought pain and torment upon your own. He must pay. He must pay he must pay he mustpayhemustpayhemustpay. The voices grew in volume and speed as Techno tried to block them out. “Grab your things, Tommy. We’re leaving.” Techno spoke through clenched teeth, determined to get his brother as far away from that green bastard as he could. “But...But I can’t leave! Dream would be so upset if I left. What if he doesn’t let me have a bed because I disappointed him? What if he doesn’t let me have any food? What if-” “Theseus! Calm down, pack your things and let’s get out of here before-” “Before what? Technoblade?”
The pinkette froze in his tracks when he heard that voice. He could see Tommy become ridged as well, fear painted clear on the sixteen year olds face. With slight hesitance, Techno turned to face Dream, a scowl etched on his face and anger boiling inside once he saw that damned smiley mask. “Last I checked, Tommy was in exile. His exile isn’t over yet, Techno. He isn’t going anywhere.” “I-i wasn’t planning on going anywhere! I sw-swear I wasn't!” “Shut up, Tommy.” The child quieted down at Dream’s harsh tone and Techno’s anger only got worse. He watched as Dream walked right past him and over to Tommy, reaching out and harshly grabbing the teen’s chin.
“What have I told you, Tommy? What have I said to you countless times? Say it.” Techno watched the tears pool in Tommy’s dull blue eyes, eyes that used to carry such a childish spark in them, as the teen stuttered out the words. “Yo-you’re the only one th-that cares about me…Pl-please don’t hit me, Dream. I’m sorry, i’m so sorry.” The masked man scoffed at the child, letting go of Tommy’s chin in favour of reaching towards the blonds wings. Techno had to look away, in shock hearing the teen’s cries of pain and pleading for Dream to just stop. Please Dream it hurts it hurts so much. Technoblade couldn’t keep listening to this. Couldn’t just stand there while this monster tormented his younger brother so why the hell couldn’t he move? Why was he just frozen in place, forced to listen to his brother scream in pain. It felt like hours before he could finally find the strength to move, unable to just stand there in shock any longer.
“Stop, Dream.” His voice cracked as he spoke, throat feeling unbelievably dry as he pulled his axe from its sheath, shakily pointing it towards the masked man. Said man turning to look at Techno, hands slightly bloody. “Or what, Techno? What will you do? You know you can’t kill me here. Besides, I’m only giving Tommy what he deserves.” “Shut up!” Technoblade basically snarled at Dream as he spoke, breathing heavy. “I will kill you right here and now. Stop hurting my brother.” “Oh? ‘Your brother’ huh? You didn’t treat like a brother when L’manburg was destroyed. If you really cared why not visit more often? Why mock him so much? Why-” Dream never got a chance to finish his little monolog as Techno swung his axe, carving a large chunk out of the masked man with one swing. Dream collapsed in an instant, body vaporizing in a puff of dark smoke.
Techno stared at the ground for a moment, panting some before putting his axe away and knealing next to Tommy who hadn’t spoken since Techno had told Dream to stop hurting him. “Hey, Theseus? Are you going to be alright?” The teen didn’t answer, staring off eyes seemingly distant. Techno grabbed the few things Tommy seemed to have scattered around that looked important into an ender chest before returning to Tommy and trying to get his attention again. The teen blinked some, looking at Techno with frightened eyes. The pinkette couldn’t describe how heartwrenching it was to see his usually proud brother in such a state. How could he have let this happen? There was no time to go blaming himself now. He had to get both Tommy and himself out of here before Dream came back.
“Can you move, Theseus?” He kept his voice soft so as to not freak Tommy out. Tommy shoke his head a bit. “It...It hurts, Techno…” Techno doesn’t think he’s ever heard Tommy sound so small and it breaks his heart. Carefully, Techno picked up the shaking teen, beginning to head back towards the shore and back towards his home. The journey back was a lot longer with an injured Tommy but there was no way in hell Techno was just going to leave him there. Somewhere along the way Tommy had passed out, head resting against Techno’s shoulder, shaking horribly. The pinkette frowned some but felief ultimately filled him upon seeing his, and Tommy’s now as well, home in the distance grow closer. With a soft sigh, Techno glanced at Tommy, mumbling a soft “Welcome home, Theseus.” Before stepping inside and setting Tommy down on a bed to rest.