Quick Note: 

So far the story has been progressing (roughly) from right after L'manburg was blown up the first time. Obviously nothing is going exactly how it did during the SMP, but just so y'all know kind of what's happening.

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It was a long travel to get back to L'manburg, but when the group of four finally arrived at their destination it was a sight to see. 

Techno and Y/N hadn't been gone all that long, yet so much had changed. There was a massive obsidian wall surrounding the entirety of L'manburg, rising up far above their heads. Y/N let out a shaky gasp when she saw it, her eyes going wide. 

"What... What happened here?" 

Techno shrugged, being just as confused as Y/N. Techno and Y/N led Phil and Wilbur through the wall, over to where Tubbo was hanging out with Ranboo and Tommy. 

Upon seeing Y/N, Tommy immediately smiled and went to hug her. He was confused when she stepped back away from him, adjusting her stance so that Techno was slightly in front of her. His cape proved to be a good cover from any eyes that may find her. 

Techno glanced back at her but didn't ask any questions, turning to look at Tommy. "Tommy, look who I ran into."

Techno gestured to Phil and Wilbur, hesitating when he saw Tommy's confused expression. He was about to say something when Tommy beat him to it, recognition finally dawning on his face. 

"Philza! Wilbur!" 

The young blond ran forward, happily wrapping his arms around the older boys. Techno couldn't help but smile a bit, and he wrapped his arm around Y/N's shoulder. She was trying to force a smile, and even though it was hard to tell, Techno could see through the illusion. He gave the girl a reassuring squeeze before looking at Tubbo. 

"Tubbo, you and Ranboo have met Y/N, haven't you?"

Tubbo, who'd been distracted by a bee flying around his head, looked at Techno and shook his head. "I've met her before, but I don't think Ranboo has." 

Techno nodded, moving so that Y/N was in front of him. Y/N and Ranboo made eye contact and the girls eyes widened. There was a coldness in the boys eyes that Y/N had often seen in her own. 

"He talks to you too, doesn't he." 

It wasn't phrased as a question, and although nobody understood what Y/N had meant, Ranboo did. The boys eyes widened in a look that was almost fearful and he gave a small nod. Y/N sighed and stepped forward, hugging the boy. Of course it was obvious he needed the comfort, but the gesture was more so that she could whisper to him without the others hearing. 

"I won't let Clay hurt you." She kept her voice near silent as she spoke, pulling out of the hug right after. 

Techno gave her a sceptical look, but Y/N simply shook her head and stood next to him again. 

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After Tommy had finished catching up with Phil and Wilbur, they all sat in the grass to talk. Techno turned to Tubbo first, his axe rested across his lap. 

"So what's with the wall? It wasn't here a few days ago." 

Tubbo sighed, nodding. The young president had a lot of stress on his shoulders, that much was painfully obvious. 

"Dream accused Tommy of burning down George's house, and he says that the wall has to stay up until Tommy is punished. Tommy obviously says he didn't do anything, but at this point I don't know what to believe."

Techno sighed, giving Tommy a look that said "You're dead if you're lying". 

The boys all started arguing over what could've actually happened, but Y/N was lost in thought. Tommy was still giving her the occasional glance, clearly seeing that something was bothering her. She couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that lurked with her, even though Tommy had long since forgiven her for what she did to him. 

Y/N was broken out of her thoughts as Techno set a hand on her knee. He hadn't even realised the action yet, still talking with Tubbo and Tommy. Warmth covered Y/N's cheeks, increasing in temperature as Philza looked between Techno's hand and her blush. Y/N shook her head slightly, hiding her face in her hands. 

"So Dream wants Tommy punished, I get that, but how does he plan on going through with it."

Techno was starting to get more annoyed, and squeezed Y/N's knee slightly. She gently set her hand over top of his, comforting him. He glanced over at her, relaxing slightly and nodding to signal that he was okay. 

Tubbo sighed, looking between Techno and Tommy. "Dream wants me to exile him, Techno." 

"What?!" Techno was angry now, standing and gripping his axe in his hand. "I'm gonna fucking kill that son of a bitch!" 

Y/N reached up, grabbing Techno's hand. The action had him going still, turning and looking down at her. She shook her head and he sighed, grumbling and sitting back down. 

"So what are you going to do then, Tubbo?" Y/N turned to look at the president, speaking for the first time during the discussion. 

"Actually, I was hoping you could tell me Y/N. Everybody kind of listens to you around here. Fundy was telling me the other day that you remind him of Dream, just nicer." 

The comment made Techno furious, and his grip on his axe tightened yet again. "Compare her to Dream again and somebody is going to fucking die." 

Y/N sighed and calmed Techno down again, muttering. "They have to figure it out eventually, so what's the point in lying? Tubbo the reason I remind Fundy of Cl- Dream- is because I'm his sister."

The entire group went silent at the remark, and Tubbo looked surprised. "I mean it makes sense, but why don't you side with him then?" 

"Just because he's my brother doesn't mean I like him, Tubbo." The response came out a bit more aggressively than Y/N had intended, and she frowned after. "Sorry. He's done things that I can't forgive him for, there's no way in hell that I would side with him." 

Tubbo nodded and looked around the group again, all of whom were staring intently at Y/N. "Quit gawking at her, guys!" 

Tubbo was about to start talking again when a new voice spoke from mere inches behind Y/N, and she felt cold metal against her throat. 

"Watch your language, Y/N. I don't think you want to upset me."

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More psycho Dream? Yes I think so. Not really much to say after this one, don't forget to take care of yourselves!

ILY all!

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