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Punz steps through the portal, his shoulders raised in fake confidence, pulling through with the act, as he and Dream had planned. He just needed to be strong for a little while, then he would be able to hold Dream in his arms again. So he went on to talk about the deal he struck with Tommy. That if Dream had wanted him to keep siding with him, he should have paid him more.
He stood his ground when the other members of the server went to offer their reasons of being here. Keeping a low profile, but still being noticeable enough that they wouldn’t doubt him later on. He watched as the server moved further to corner Dream, some vibrating in excitement, some quietly observing.
But no one felt what he was feeling. He was scared, frightened even.
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He knows that this is part of the plan might entail him having to watch his love loose a life. Only one life. Dream would be fine after, they would put him in prison and slowly realize that Dream wasn’t the problem. The server would never be peaceful and it wasn’t Dreams fault, so Punz would break him out and they would run away. Far away from this wretched place.
Forcefully calming down so he wouldn’t blow their cover, he stayed put.
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Tommy swung the axe and killed Dream. Once. Twice.
Wait… twice? This wasn’t meant to happen. Why was Tommy going in for another swing? They were supposed to imprison Dream. He had the revive book after all. Why is Tommy trying so hard to kill the only person that can bring his brother back? Does he not care about Wilbur- Oh? Oh no. Tommy didn’t care! They hadn’t anticipated this… Punz had to stop them.
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It seems like the whole world slows down when Punz rushes to shield Dream from the next swing. He reaches, he runs- no, he sprints to Dreams side. He is decked out in Armor. He can easily take a hit from Tommy. He just has to get there. Please. He just had to get there.
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He hears some faint gasping coming from behind him as he starts running, but he ignores it, he is only a meter away… and the axe strikes, hitting Dream, slashing him across the chest. It's his last life. He's going to die.
No. This cannot be happening right now.
No-
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Finally reaching Dream, he pushes Tommy off to the side violently and falls to his knees. Anxiously he cradles Dreams body in his arms. The body stays longer when the last life is slowly fading. So he still has a chance. Trembling he reaches into his inventory, pulling out a healing and a regen potion- only to be dragged away.
Only then he notices people screaming at him. They are appalled, not at Tommy, but at Punz. They are mad at him, for helping the only person that he loves.
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"Punz what do you think you're doing???"
"He is helping Dream?! He's a traitor!"
"Let Dream die you fool! Don’t make us take you away too."
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He doesn’t acknowledge who exactly is speaking to him. The only thing he can see, is his soulmate. His body slowly staring to flicker because of the constant blood loss. He struggles against the person that dragged him away, pulling out his sword and slashing around himself wildly. He manages to hit the person holding him, wounding him in the heat of the moment, freeing himself from the tight hold he was in.
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Once again he desperately runs back to Dream. Picking him up, holding him tight. Slowly pouring a bit of the health potion into his agape mouth. But Dream doesn’t seem to notice the liquid entering his mouth. He is so out of it that he doesn’t notice his surroundings, not even Punz.
So Punz drinks the Potion himself, and kisses Dream, transferring the liquid and making it easier for Dreams body to register. And it works! Dream flickers less, his eyes slowly regaining their shine. They don’t seem hazy anymore, the gash in his Chest, is also starting to heal.
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It's all going so well, they could best this challenge, just like they always did. Fuck the other members, Punz would just run away with Dream right here and now.
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They break the kiss. Punz holds Dreams face, looking into his eyes lovingly, full of determination. Dream raises his Hand and reaches for Punz, inches away from his face, his expression turns into one of pure horror.
Punz realizes to late that they are being ambushed from behind. With Dream being unable to speak just yet, no one is there to warn Punz about the sword going to stab him. The attacker must have been under the influence of multiple boost potions, because it pierces right through Punz's armor, but he himself is still under the effect of the health potion that he shared with Dream, so he is able to stay upright. Smiling, shielding his one and only from the onslaught.
Only to be penetrated multiple times more.
Blood starts to drip out of his mouth, flowing in a steady stream after the initial drops. The Potion is losing effect; this would be his end. His adrenaline spikes even higher. What would happen after he died? He was supposed to safe Dream. To be his partner in crime and life. Would they both die here? His eyes unfocused, until he was snapped back into reality by a rough hand touching his head, pulling him in for another kiss. It was bloody and messy but it brought Punz back to his senses.
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Dream held him as tight as he possibly could, therefore stabbing himself with the swords sticking out of Punz. They look into each other's eyes once more, and Punz… accepts that this is how they will die. Communicating without words for one last time, whilst they slowly bleed out.
Embracing each other.
May the plan be dammed. They will choose their own end.