𝒟𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓂𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒩𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓂𝒶𝓇𝑒𝓈 - Dream x Reader

30. I Don't Trust You

Art by @Pinxku on Reddit

Dream POV

"What?!" I yell after Y/N told me Punz had agreed. "He already betrayed me once! I can't trust him!"

"Dream give him a chance!" she yells back. "He wants to redeem himself"

"I don't want to trust him," I say crossing my arms.

"At least try," she says. "You'll be surprised that people can change."

I huff in annoyance.

"Fine."

She turns towards the hallway.

"I'm going to bring him out, please don't do anything that will make him regret his choice."

She walks off and I stare at the outfit laid out on the bed.

Dark green hoodie, white T-shirt, black jeans, white socks, and brown boots.

I'll just have to remind him of the good old days perhaps.

I change quickly and put on my mask and dark green cloak with gold fastenings.

I grab my axe and go back to target practice.

A while later I hear my name being called.

"I'm in the training room!" I call and get ready to throw the axe.

Punz is led through the door looking extremely nervous. I see him through the gap in my mask and smirk.

Time to show him who still holds the power.

I grasp the axe handle firmly and and throw it, head first. It hits the bullseye perfectly.

Punz takes a step back and breathes deeply.

Y/N puts her hand on his shoulder and gives me a look.

I shrug and go to retrieve the axe.

"Dream come on," she waves me over to her as they walk out. "We're going out for some fresh air."

"Armor?" I ask.

She nods and puts her armor in her belt for later. I slip off my boots and place on the netherite ones. I strap the rest of my armor over my clothes and secure my axe and sword in addition to food, potions, and pearls.

I see her helping Punz with his armor and I feel jealously bubble inside.

I own this Smp. She is mine, not his.

I see Punz get handed his belt and gear back. Y/N touches him lightly and he follows as we exit the base, locking it behind.

We walk in silence for a long time before we reach the forest by the lake. In between the trees is a clearing, our favorite sparring and relaxing spot. Right in between our base and the Smp.

Punz breathes in the fresh air and I watch him warningly.

We sit peacefully by the lake until the sun rises high above our heads.

"We should go hunting," Y/N says and pulls out her crossbow.

"Can we come?" Punz asks.

"Of course."

Punz and I follow Y/N into the woods and we perch in separate trees to wait.

I glance at Punz. He has his bow drawn but seems to be staring off into the distance. I rest my bow on my shoulder and look her at Y/N. She's wearing her black assassin outfit and Nightmare mask.

I admire how the leather blends perfectly into the bark of the tree and the cloak floats around her shoulders. Her fingers grasp the crossbow. She suddenly sits up and aims the crossbow into the darkness.

Punz opens his mouth to say something but she holds up her hand. We listen in silence for a while then I hear it too.

Voices.

"Sapnap? Are you sure they were here?"

"Yes Sam, I'm sure," Sapnap's voice comes closer.

"Why did she take Punz? Do you think he's alright?" the nervous voice of Bad asks.

"Torture him probably, for information," Sapnap answers. "He probably won't crack, he's strong but the again, Nightmare seems to be pretty convincing."

Punz grimaces and looks over at Y/N.

"Sapnap?" Bad asks. "Can we turn back? I feel weird here. Nightmare probably knows this place well and is either hiding or planning to attack us."

"Yeah," Sam agrees.

Their footsteps fade away and Nightmare lowers the crossbow.

We wait in the trees some more until a herd of wild cows passes by. We get our weapons ready.

Nightmare hits one with an arrow and Punz hits it again. The herd begins to stampede but not before I jump down and kill one with my axe. The herd runs away but it leaves us with 2 cows.

"Wow," Punz says as we drag the meat back to the clearing. "Sapnap doesn't think I could handle torture," he scoffs.

"Want to try your chances?" Nightmare asks holding up her sword.

"N—no," he backs up but she just laughs.

"I'm kidding."

We cook the meat over the fire and eats as much beef and steak we want. It leaves us with a decent amount of meat left for dinner and as we wrap it up, Nightmare decides to leave.

"I'm going to check on something, alone. I'm leaving you both here. You better be here when I come back."

Punz and I both nod.

"Don't kill each other," she says walking into the forest.

I hear her footsteps fade off into the distance and I cut the grass with my sword.

Punz stands up to go to the lake but I stop him.

"Stay," I say sternly.

"I'm just going to the wash my axe," he protests.

"Just stay where I can see you," I say.

"Whyyy?" he drags out the word. "What's your problem?!"

"I don't trust you," I grumble. "You betrayed me once before. You were one of my most loyal men and you betrayed me. Y/N may trust you, but I don't."

"Dream can't you see I'm trying?!" Punz yells.

My hand grips the axe tightly.

I swing at him and he deflects it with his sword. We continue to fight until I knock his sword away and he falls. Punz is just about to get up but I place but axe blade on his neck.

"I don't trust you Punz," I whisper as the darkness presses around us. The only sounds are of the rustling trees and his rapid breathing.

"Dream, I'm really trying to redeem myself. I spent everyday regretting it and I want to help you. I won't betray you this time," his blue eyes plead with me and his voice begs.

He is being sincere. I know how to tell if someone's lying, he's being truthful but he could change sides at any moment. Whoever lays him more.

"Is that a promise?" I ask.

He nods fearfully still looking at the blade.

I hear someone approaching and Nightmare comes through the trees and stops. She stares at the position we're in.

"I told you not to kill each other," she says with frown.

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So Dream and Punz aren't getting along so far?

Will Punz betray Dream again?

Will trusting Punz be a mistake?

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