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Triggers!
Kidnapping
Being Chained? (Idk)
Injury/bruises
Implied/referenced abuse
Non-consensual drug use
Yelling
Dehumanization (calling people 'it', calling people monsters)
Swearing
Dreams within dreams
Abuse
Choking
Panic attacks

Tommy ponders how he got into this mess, how he got stuck chained up in the back of a hostile wagon, how a boy as young as 8 could end up with so many bruises on his face (Granted, he was used to bruises anywhere not visible on his body),
'I was walking around with mother, we were going to get fabric to make a present for Father. Me and Mother were walking through the town. As we were passing a stairwell a man accidentally bumped into us and-'
"Purpled, sedate them! They're not supposed to be awake!"  Tommy heard the older kidnapper hiss to the younger
"Why can't YOU do it?"
"Because I'm DRIVING"
"Fair, where is it?"
"The chest over there"
"DON'T TOUCH ME YOU HEATHENS!" Mother yelled
"Shut up" The older kidnapper ordered
The younger one has returned, it wore a purple balaclava to hide its face, but it had many, many arms, as many as the spiders of the garden. It had two antennae poking out. It's skin looked purple. A tail as sharp as knives swished back and forth violently
It stepped close to Tommy's struggling mother
"STAY AWAY YOU MONSTER!"
And then the younger monster slapped her
"I am NOT a fucking monster" it hissed, holding the needle of weakness up to her neck. It stabbed the needle into her flesh, the drugs flooding through her neck. Her vision immediately began to swim, her eyes droop closed.
The purple monster breathed heavily. It turns to the terrified Tommy
"The fuck are you looking at?!" It growled
"Nothing! Nothing! Sorry!" Tommy apologized
The monster rolled its eyes and positioned itself next to Tommy's neck. Tommy whimpered
"Oh, shut up. I'm doing you a favor"
Tommy nodded, he cocked his head to the side to make it easier for the monster. He sucked in a breath when the needle poked through his neck. His vision began to blur. His head bobbed, his eyes drooped.
His breathing evened out and he was asleep
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Tommy woke up to his mother screaming. He felt a cloth wrapping him gently, it was nice, he decided to keep his eyes shut to attempt to fall asleep again
"LET ME GO! YOU HAVE NO JURISDICTIONS TO DO THIS!" His mother screeched
"Please, for the love of all that is Prime, shut the fuck up" the blonde monster hissed
"Tommy! Wake up!" Mother ordered
Tommy's eyes fluttered open
"Yes Mother" he said weakly, his voice was hoarse with disuse. (Mother didn't like him speaking much)
"Help me get out!" Mother hissed
"I can't"
"Don't use that tone with me! Help. Me. Get. Out.!"
"I can't mother, I am also chained"
"Purpled, sedate them. NOW" the blonde ordered harshly. The one that used the balaclava turned to the humans
"It's no use trying to get out, we're in L'manburg now. If you were to get off the wagon then you would freeze" the monster explained, shooting the potion into Mother's neck
At that moment Tommy realized that the cloth wrapped around him was an extremely fuzzy blanket. His mother on the other hand, had a smaller and not fuzzy version. Tommy noticed that his mother was shivering violently, he felt terrible, why would he get a warmer blanket than his mother? He certainly didn't deserve it.
"Move your head" the purple one wearing the balaclava ordered softly, oh, he didn't notice it had gotten so close. Tommy cocked his head to the side. The needle gently penetrated his neck, he felt the potion join his bloodstream. His vision was swimming, he sighed contently and closed his eyes.
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Purpled stepped away from the form of the sleeping human.
"How much longer do we have before we reach the castle, Punz?" He asked
"Two weeks." His brother answered blankly
Purpled groaned, walking to sit In the front next to Punz, Throwing off his balaclava.
"Remind me how much they're paying us?"
"67,000 diamonds, 50,000 gold, a good amount of food and protection"
"Sick"
"The human back there looks about your age" Punz noted
"That doesn't really matter, the royals are holding them for ransom, you and I both know that we're not seeing them again"
"I know, just stating"
They both heard the caw of a crow, Purpled smiled and waved one of his hand. The small avian landed on his palm.
"Do you have a message for us?" He asked, petting the crow with two of his arms, the crow trills in agreement, shaking their leg. Purpled moved his fourth hand to detach the letter.
"Wait here one second, I'll go get you some food" Purpled told the crow gently. The crow reluctantly jumped off his palm. Purpled stood and scavenged through the chest. Finally finding some berries that he hand fed to the bird.
"Hand me that letter" Punz ordered, Purpled stopped feeding the crow and handed his brother the note.
"What's it say?"
" 'The L'manburg Royal family request that the confidential mission that you have been assigned to be given a status report. Please send a letter back through Crow.
—𝓻𝓮𝓰𝓪𝓻𝓭𝓼 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶
𝓒𝓻𝓸𝔀𝓷𝓮𝓭 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓦𝓲𝓵𝓫𝓾𝓻 𝓢𝓸𝓸𝓽' d'you mind writing it for me Purp's, you have better handwriting" Punz requested
"Sure" Purpled grabbed his quill and paper and began writing a letter back
'Hello, we hope this letter finds you in good health. The requested humans have been found, they will be arriving with us in about Two weeks. All of your specifications have been made. We are happy to work with you
—𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝'𝐬 𝐎𝐟
𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐳 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐧'
Purpled quickly riled the paper and tied it with a rope, attaching it to the Crow quickly, after a couple more berries and pets the crow flew off into the midday air.
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Tommy looks out the window comfortably, it is midnight, the moon and stars are dancing in the sky. He is happy to just sit there, looking out of the window if not for the apparent
For the many eyes that we're watching him
"H-hello?" He rasped
The eyes blink. They take the form of his father
"YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT! YOU CANT EVEN PROTECT YOR MOTHER!"
'No! No Father! I tried my best! I couldn't do anything!'
Tommy tried to shout but the terrifying arms of the purple monster wrapped around his neck
"You can't help even yourself, you are so pitiful" it's voice was laced with venom. His father stepped towards him his fist pulling back as the monster chocked Tommy. He began to cry, attempting to beg for his fathers mercy.
Tommy wakes up with a start, his heart beating faster than usual, he breathes heavily, but it feels like the purple monster was still there. His breathing quickens, he couldn't breath, his body began to shake. And then his savior comes to him, they were faceless. They were clearly a monster, with feathers lining their body and huge wings on their back, but Tommy couldn't bring himself to care, he holds onto the monster tightly. The monster sang to him, it was a wordless song, but Tommy felt like he knew it for his entire life. It soothed him, the monster kissed him on the forehead and he Woke up.
his mother was yet again screaming for their captors to let them go. Tommy knew this was futile, they weren't going to let them go
The purple monster came up to his mother and drugged her again. She fell asleep easily
Tommy craned his neck to the side, the monster got on his knees
"This is the last time, you're out of our hands after this" it explains
"Okay" Tommy said
"I'd say it was a pleasure to have you, but I haven't met you at all, so~" the monster pressed the drugs into Tommy's neck and he falls into a blissful sleep.

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Purpled and Punz rounded the corner of the castle. Stopping in front of the large gates, waiting for the guards to arrive.

"Purpled, do me a favor and sedate the humans one more time" Punz requested 

"Sure" Purpled replied. He grabbed the last of the needles and stabbed them into both of the humans' neck. He sighed and leaned his head on his brothers shoulder. The guards have FINALLY arrived.

"What is your purpose here?" The guard asked harshly

"We have permission from the crowned prince"

"Ah, carry on" 

Punz nodded and nudged the horses forward

The horses trot forward. They are met by a brown haired prince

"Ah, Prince Wilbur! Hello!" Punz greeted

"And you! Do you have the humans?"

"Of course. Please, come in! You may see them!"

Prince Wilbur stepped onto the wagon. Punz led him into the back. Prince Wilbur sees two humans wrapped in blankets. One small boy and one older woman.

"Guards! Take these humans to the cells!" Prince Wilbur snapped. Guards surrounded the wagon and grabbed the two humans harshly

"GENTLY! Be careful with them! Humans are fragile!" Prince Wilbur hissed, he sighed and grabbed the young human

"Apologies sire, let me take that for you"

"No, I will be taking him down myself. If you do not mind, bring the mercenaries to Prince Technoblade." "Of course your highness" the guard bowed, grabbing onto the younger mercenary's hand.

"And to the rest of you" Prince Wilbur addressed the rest of the guards "Follow me" the prince walks forward without waiting. He entered the large palace. Briskly turning corridors, servants bowing to him on the way. He turns the corner and finds the door to the cells. He takes out his key and swiftly unlocks the door. The steps downstairs were weathered and creaky. Prince Wilbur paid it no mind. 

"Put the human in cell 8J" Wilbur ordered. The guard nodded and hurried down the hall of cells. The Crowned Prince sighs, smiling down at the human in his arms. 

"You are far too innocent to be human" Prince Wilbur sighed again, carrying him to the nicer cells. The ones with the actual beds. 

"Guard! Unlock this door immediately!" Prince Wilbur ordered. The guard leading this cell block came over and bowed. Opening up cell 1A. Prince Wilbur stepped inside. Placing the sleeping human on the somewhat soft bed. He sneered at the pillowless bed. 

"Guard"

"Yes Sire?"

"Get this human some proper pillows and blankets, the good ones please"

"If I may, why sire?" 

"This human is nothing but a nestling. It deserves to be protected in the nest, not out being bruised during WAR!" Prince Wilbur takes a deep breath "Apologizes, I have lost my composure." The guard nods and began to walk upstairs. Wilbur sink into the bed. He hissed softly at the discomfort, his wings pinned against his back. He looks at the unconscious human. He should probably call him something other then 'human', he'll have to ask him when he awakes, until then he will be Sunshine. Ah, the guard had returned with a huge pile of blankets and pillows. 

"Your highness. Where would you like the pillows?" The guard asked. 

"Just on the floor, thanks" the guard nods and places the things down. Prince Wilbur dismisses him and stands, he bends down, grabbing a couple of the pillows, placing them behind Sunshine's head, as well as some surrounding the bed, lining the wall. Once Wilbur was satisfied with his work he grabbed the blankets and covered some pillows and Sunshine. He smiles warmly, exiting the cell. 

"Alert me when this human had awakened, and treat him kindly, please" the guard nodded. And with that, Wilbur climbs the steps once more.

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Tommy wakes up laying on the most comfortable bed he's ever laid on, he snuggled into the sheets before realizing that this is not where he was when he fell asleep and also he is hungry. He looks around: he is in a cell, on the comfiest bed he has ever felt, and there is a guard standing outside. He realizes that for the first time in a long time he's no longer chained down. He stood on extremely shaky legs, stumbling to the bars.

"...hello?" Tommy tried, the guard flinched then turns around.

"Ah, you're awake" the guard said simply.

"Yeah, where am I?" Tommy asked softly, the guard sighed, making a weird bird call, Tommy didn't know anyone could make those noises. 

"How do you make those noises?" Tommy wondered while a black bird landed on the guards hand. The guard hesitated before responding "......Can you not make those noises?" They say as they bent down and whispered in the crow's ear. The black bird flew away.

"What type of birdy is that?" Tommy earnestly asks.

"...it's a crow, have you never seen one?"

"No, Are they nice?" 

Then there are footsteps rushing down the hall.

"Get back to the bed, now!" The guard hissed, Tommy nods, rushing back into the pile of pillows and blankets, jumping in and cuddling the softest pillow. Some guy dressed in the clothes of kings! Like King Dream! He has short and fluffy brown hair, HUGE black wings and feathers! And really pretty brown eyes with gold in it.

"The boy is awake?" The brown haired man asked frantically. 

"Yes Sire" the guard says blankly. Unlocking the door for the king to come inside. 

"You are dismissed" he says

The brown haired man sat down on the bed.

"Hello there sweetie, what's your name?" He asked softly, 

"Tommy sir" Tommy said. The man blinked 'have his parents never told him the tales of the Fae?"' The prince thought. 

"Well, my name is Prince William, but you may call me Wilbur" Wilbur introduced. Tommy hums softly

"You're not afraid of me?" Wilbur asked curiously, that's a very silly question!

"Of course not! I'm not scared of anything!" Tommy puffed out his chest. 

"Not even hybrids?"

"What's a 'hybrids'?"

"Uh-nothing little one, but what about monsters?"

"Okay-maybe I'm scared of ONE thing" Tommy mumbled. Wilbur laughed and ruffled Tommy's hair, Tommy ignored the urge to lean into the touch. 

"Are you hungry little one?" Wilbur asked kindly, Tommy nodded hesitantly, Wilbur seemed trustworthy.     ¿ʇɥƃᴉɹ ,ɯᴉɥ ʇɹnɥ 'ʇuplnoʍ ǝɥ. Wilbur smiled and placed Tommy on the floor. Holding out his hand for Tommy to grab, Tommy happily obliged. The pair walked up into the halls of the palace, the younger looking around in awe. Wilbur chuckled "yes, it is quite nice, hmm?" Tommy nodded wildly. Then Wilbur stops, Tommy looks away from his exploration of the walls, he was met with a man with long pink hair, scars littered about his body, sharp teeth noticeable through his scowl, black feathers lined his face, blood red eyes looking down at Tommy with a glare, his ears pointy, many earrings hanging from it, sharp black talons pointing at Tommy, large black wings shuffling behind him. 

"Wilbur, what is the prisoner doing out of it's cell" the monster growled. Tommy whimpered and hid behind Wilbur's leg. "Tech, you're scaring him" Wilbur scolded, picking up Tommy and holding him to his chest. 

"Wilbur, answer the question" The monster's-Tech apparently- gaze hardened once more. Wilbur hesitated before answering. "...He was hungry" Tech sighs loudly. "Follow me" 

"Where are we going?" Wilbur asked

"To Father's chambers" Wilbur gulped at that statement. Tommy hugs him tightly, Wilbur looks down at him with a sympathetic glance. Tech walks forward and Wilbur walks behind him silently. Tommy is gently rocked back and forth because of Wilbur's walk causing him to sleep peacefully. 

"Techno" Wilbur says, Techno hums in acknowledgment "I apologize for this" Technoblade turns, then Wilbur hits him in the chest, Techno falls backwards, Wilbur escapes further into the palace, Techno grunts

"GUARDS! CATCH PRINCE WILBUR IMMEDIATELY!" Prince Techno ordered, guards began to flood the halls, Wilbur flying up, Elytrians and Avians  followed after him. Wilbur laughed.

"What in the name of great Lady Death is happening here" a new voice said, freezing Wilbur in his tracks. Techno finally caught up to his brother, grabbing him by the arm. King Philza walks down the hall, guards and servants alike bowing down. 

"Father" Technoblade greets, bowing his head. 

"Technoblade, would you like to tell me what is happening?"

"Prince Wilbur has taken a prisoner out of their cell without permission" 

King Philza sighs. "Both of you, follow me. Everyone else is dismissed, back to your stations"