The Rise and the Fall ~ A Dream SMP Story

Fighting For Family

Bees POV

The ground starts to shake again as two Withers spawn behind Techno and Dream. Darkness swirling around them as if they are engulfed in a black flame. I immediately draw my crossbow, loading it as fast as possible, shooting a shot towards the one to my left.

The arrow hit the Wither with a small 'bonk' before falling to the ground.

Oh no.

I grab Tubbos hand, rushing him away from the action. Niki follows behind me while everyone else draws their weapons in preparation to fight. Once I get to the edge of L'manburg I turn to Niki, who nods at me, knowing what to do. Tubbo looks at me annoyed, but sad at the same time. We both know he can't fight with his shoulder like that. Niki should have the tools to clean the wound so Tubbo should be in good hands. I nod at Niki who smiles sadly. I hug them both quickly, and rush back to the battlefield. Things already look worse than when I left. Random small craters in the ground are scattered all about from the withers explosions. I look around to make sure no one's hurt, I eventually spot everyone, no one looks too hurt, just minorly injured if anything. My eyes cling to the sudden flash of green and pink a little but in front of me. Dream and Techno jump into the fight, craving blood. They slash at anyone deplenishing even a sliver of health from the withers. I drew my sword, knowing that if I wanted this fighting to stop I would need a miracle.

I watch as the two villains surround Tommy who has his crossbow in one hand firing at the Withers, and his sword in the other. I run in their direction, knowing that Tommy can't take the two best fighters around by himself. I sneak up behind Techno, who is concentrated on Tommy. Dreams not far from the three of us, watching to see what happens. Dream is yet to see me and warn Techno. I need to be quick if I need to make a mark. Tommy sees me though. He raises his crossbow at Techno hoping to keep his attention. I sneak closer to Techno, hoping with all my life he doesn't hear me.

I raise my sword, and slash at Techno. I expected to feel the sword hit tough skin but instead it stops entirely.

"It's not going to be that easy to take me down." Techno growls, glaring at me. His gloved hand wrapped around the blade of my sword, keeping me from swiping at him again. I pull on it, hoping to retreat knowing I lost this fight but he holds on. I start to panic, pulling harder. Techno raises his own sword with his other hand, "This is what you get for using me."

Before his sword touches my skin, taking my life, Techno stops. An arrow pierced his armor, then another. Two arrows cracked into Technos armor, just enough to make him bleed the tiniest bit. His grip loosens on my sword as he looks around to see who shot the arrows. His eyes land on Tommy, who has his crossbow raised, trying to load another arrow. I pull away, Technos attention no longer on me. There is no way Tommy fired two arrows in that short amount of time. I look around trying to spot someone else with a bow. My eyes land on a little green flash in the distance, putting away a crossbow. He smirks at me from his ledge overlooking the battlefield. Why would he do that?

BOOM! BOOM!

Two explosions echo off the walls of what used to be our home. The Withers explode into themselves as their last slivers of HP are taken. I breathe in, the dusty air, watching Techno and Dream retreat into the woods, accomplishing what they had come here to do. I hopped up next to Tommy, who had a large gash on the side of his head that was spilling blood down the side of his face. I put my sword back in its sheath and look towards Tommy.

"Where's Tubbo?" He asks, trying to sound strong, but I can hear the panic and concern in his tone.

"He's okay. He's with Niki," I say with a soft smile. Tommy sighs and smiles, throwing his arm over my shoulders.

I can feel the sadness radiating from the land, and from it's people. We finally won. Just for it all to disappear. I guess Schlatt was right.

"If you kill me, this country goes with me."

A few days passed and the fighting had seemed to stop for now, the project of rebuilding had already begun under the instruction of President Tubbo, who took the role in pride, just as everyone had expected. By the end of the week large platforms with housing were constructed over the large crater. Tubbo seemed determined to keep the original site. I didn't blame him, it would feel wrong to move. Everything was moved from Pogtopia, and sorted into everyone's new homes. I hated to admit it, but I really didn't want to be alone, so I've been staying with Tubbo and Tommy in their shared home. Renovations were still being made, for New L'manburg was still in construction. The fresh look was actually nice. I think I preferred the dark spruce wood. I liked the way it looked over the crater that started to fill with water. It made it feel like I wasn't ruining what Wilbur was trying to do. He wanted peace, and rebuilding the nation the exact way it was before would throw everything Wilbur did and throw it away. So this new way of building, by using what had happened and turning it into part of the land, as a landmark type nation both gives us a hope with freedom, and the feeling of winning what we had lost what seems like so long ago. I had finally gotten what I wanted, a home, with a family, that I deserved. It took the work, and the time, and I finally got it.

Laughter echoed across the room, as people dug into their plates of food. I looked around at the huge table, holding all of L'manburgs citizens. Tommy and Tubbo sat at next to each other, laughing about god knows what. Philza was sitting next to them, probably listening in to whatever mischief it was they were planning to get themselves into. Niki, Eret and Karl (Who decided to join our nation not long after the fighting stopped, he claimed he wanted to help build by giving supplies in return for forgiveness. Obviously, Tubbo was in agreement with the deal.) who were talking about Nikis recent journey, smiling and laughing about little things that interested them. And all the way at the end of the table; six chairs sat empty. Five of which were meant to seat the rest of the Dream SMP and Techno. Most of Lmanburg did not agree with the idea of inviting them to a dinner with the citizens of our nation, especially after everything that they had done. But Tubbo insisted that it was best that we try and make amends now, before more fighting breaks out. Sadly none of the invitations were accepted and the seats stayed empty. And the sixth chair, on my request, sat empty, waiting for its person to arrive. Yet no one expected him to. But I knew, deep down, Wilbur was here. Somehow, some way. He was here, and he started all of this, and ended it too, so why shouldn't we put out an extra chair so he can be here for the start of a new chapter. A new story.

It was only a night ago that I realized what he had mouthed to me that day. When he was moments away from death. I love you.

He had loved me. I knew I should feel guilty for never noticing, but the part of me that was happy was so much greater. To know someone loves you is one of the greatest feelings. I may never see Wilbur as anything greater than a best friend, but he still loved me, and I cared for him. To know that, and understand it, made me feel stronger. It made me feel like I wasn't alone. And so, I put out the chair, welcoming back an old friend.

I looked around the table. Everyone had a smile on their faces. Everyone was happy. This was what I fought for. Not for a nation, not for my home. But for the happiness of my family.

Out of the corner of my eye, a flash of green flew past the window.

If only I knew the happiness that I fought so hard for would disappear like it never existed...

The End of Book One

*Hope you enjoyed! Book two will be out very very soon. Please send any questions or comments about the characters or the book in general and I will answer no matter what! I love you all and thank you for all the support! -Jada*