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He remembers shredded white cloaks and dead bodies as he tightly grasped the bloodied scalpel and slowly walked towards the 'main doctor' who was gripping at his sides, Desperately trying to get away from the kid with the blade.
-reminds me of Tommy tbh-
He stepped over the bloodied bodies of the 'doctors' and slowly made his way to the one that's crawling away desperately.
"No! Please… You don't have to do this.."
"Hmm… but I do," He hummed as he glared at the crying man who was literally trying to scratch his way out.
"Please… spare me"
This only angered him further, How the fuck does he think he will spare him when he killed his entire family?
"NO! YOU KILLED MY WHOLE FAMILY! WHY WOULD I DO THAT?"
The 'doctor' paused as a wide psychotic grin appeared on his face,
"Oh but I didn't lift a finger to hurt them, You hurt them though"
The kid stumbled, his posture faltered for a moment before he straightened once again.
"No, You don't get to do that, You forced me to hurt them. "
The grin of the 'doctor' only widened and released an eerie chuckle.
"I was not the one who hurt them, you, however, were the one who killed your sister. "
The doctor thought he was really doing something. The grin he had on his face wiped when he heard a chuckle, it started low, then went into full-blown laughter,
"You can never use that against me, Dr. Rovin, you can never manipulate me like you used to, never again," He said with just that unsettling smile crazed eyes.
"I'll just finish what you've started"
"No… wait, Y-you don't have to … plea- NO"
That was the only memory he was fond of after his caretaker died, he remembered the feeling of being free once he stepped out. It was so strange… he didn't know what to do, so he just continued to walk away,
He walked until he saw himself in a little pond surrounded by plants, flowers of different kinds, and Dragonflies, he bathed in that pond, and seemingly for the first time in his life,
He was happy, He had let himself laugh like a child, it felt nice
But unfortunately, he had never let himself do anything like that after he made that Smp,
After he met Sapnap, he never acted childishly, or his (actual) age ever again.
He was hard on himself, not his fault he couldn't stop even if he wanted to
He doesn't even remember his Birthday for goodness sake.
So, you can only imagine how everyone reacted to the fact that he never celebrated nor even know when his birthday is,
Or even the fact that he has no idea what the hell cake is,
That's how he got into this situation, Sitting in Niki and Puffy's bakery, everyone talking to him so nicely, why?
Why did everyone just forget what he did after getting a pair of wings? He doesn't understand.
This is getting very frustrating.
Techno and Phil went back to their cabin claiming to be back shortly.
Tommy, Tubbo, Sapnap, and George are talking. To him like nothing happened…
No. He doesn't like this at all, He wants to know what the fuck is happening.
"As I was saying, I am very glad I am no longer the youn-"
"Why are you guys being like this…"
"... Dream, what-what are you talking about?"
"You.. You just forget, is it because I am a child you pity me??"
"No, We don't, you don't deserve that" responded Sapnap, his entire demeanor changed just by thinking about it.
"You didn't know any better, I know that if you know what you are doing. You would've never thought to even do that to any of us" Sam was right, he hated the fact that Dream manipulated Tommy, but now? He couldn't bring himself to hate him.
He went through worse, he didn't even know what he did wrong, he simply thought that they didn't like him.
They were informed of his goal, That alone, Is something he will give him.
The boy wanted a family he was ready to sacrifice everything for one but was convinced he could never have one, so instead, he at least wanted them to have one.
No.
They were going to be a family, And he will be a part of it.
"Wh-why are you guys doing this?" He looked like he was about to cry, he just looked so confused and scared.
George was the one to move this time, only went to hug him, and Dream being the touched starved blob he is, only leaned into the touch.
He doesn't understand what is happening, though he knows that he will understand soon.
He decided. He will be selfish and just embrace what they're giving him, Even if he thinks he doesn't deserve it.
Shortly after Niki and Puffy made the cake, Techno and Phil came back with Patches with them,
Dream looked overjoyed seeing Patches for the first time in months
His laughter made left them in awe,
They had a little private conversation with everyone before going into the Bakery,
They agreed they will absolutely not pity him, They know It would make everything worse. He deserves his friends, his family, the last thing he deserves is pity.
Niki brought cookies out, More specifically Chocolate chips cookies
Niki and Puffy's treats are always delicious, especially their cakes and cookies. However, Phil also helped in making them
So you can only imagine them rushing in to get one,
Dream on the other hand only stayed still. No one noticed except for Techno, who was also sat just right beside him. And he noticed the slightly confused expression he has
"Don't you like cookies Dragon?" He asked in a soft voice that was low enough only for their ears.
"I-i don't know… what are they?"
Techno's whole world crashed at the simple question, He looked at Dream with a terrified expression and immediately stood up and headed towards Niki with the cookies.
Just as he was about to grab some, someone shouted
"Hey! Get in line!" Of course, it was Quackity although his voice sounded confident his face had a slight fear in his eyes
He only glared at him and grabbed two cookies and walked? Almost ran back to Dream.
Now, Techno was not the type of person to break simple rules such as getting in line, He was pretty patient and even if he was the type to cut the line, surely he wouldn't do it this day, especially this day, to start any fight.
So they just stared at him, their eyes following him as he made his way back to Dream. Who they just noticed still on his seat,
Techno kneeled and handed him the cookie, he took it but he looked at it with confusion
"Alright, Dream. This is a chocolate chip cookie, Niki, Puffy and Phil made them. Try it"
Just like Techno, they looked at the scene with horror understanding the situation, and slowly made their way to them, Niki with the cookies in front.
Dream cautiously took a small bite on the cookie, They watched as his eyes lit up in delight and looked back at Techno with that shine in his eyes,
"C-can I take another bite?"
It wasn't the way he asked, it was the way he had to ask,
"You can take as many as you'd like, bud"
His eyes lit up once again quickly finishing the treat and smiled at Techno, In response, Techno only smiled and ruffled his hair.
Their heart warmed at the scene, what type of monster would even think to hurt him?
Niki walked towards them and offered the plate,
"Would you like more, Dream?
He gave her an immediate nod, Niki laughed. It reminded her of a Golden retriever puppy
" Go on then, love"
She placed the plate on the table to face him, to see him smiling at her with some tears in his eyes. She panicked and before she could ask what's wrong, he gave her a closed-eyed smile
"My mom used to called that"
Niki was touched, and the expression he gave her made -not just- her heart soar.
Phil approached them with a smile and the cake with sixteen candles on top,
Everyone gathered on the table, Sap and Grog sitting next to him giving him nothing but warm smiles and they started to sing softly,
"Happy Birthday to you,"
Dream looked startled, why were they singing?
"Happy Birthday dear Dreamiee~"
Is this what a birthday is like?
"Happy, Birthday.. To you"
He likes birthdays, He decided.
"Thank you guys… so much "
"Of course mate, no need to thank us"
"You deserve it Duckling"
"If you want you could have birthdays every month"
Everyone looked at Sapnap at the comment,
"B-but, isn't that like.. Cheating?" Dream looked at them with wide eyes,
"It's worth it if it's for you, you muffinhead" Bad responded smiling brightly,
"Yeah! Big D! And I would come in everyone!"
"Yeah! I and Ranboo will even bring Michael! Just so he could eat cake" Tubbo declared with a light chuckle.
" Make a wish! " Karl encouraged
"A wish?" Dream questioned,
They mentally facepalmed, of course, he didn't know what it was, yet
"Alright mate, you blow the candles. And you make a wish, a birthday wish if you must say"
Dream looked like a lost puppy and tried to do as Phil said. He blew on the candles
"I wish that you guys will stay happy! " He wished with a smile,
"No, no Dream. Next time you can't say your wish in front of anyone"
Dream looked at Karl curiously,
"What? Why not?"
"Cuz it won't come true, but it's okay. I will make sure for that to happen!" Sapnap had a determined look on his eyes,
The ' and we will make sure you'd be a part of it' was left unsaid. It didn't need to.
Because he will be. And they'll make sure of it