Sparks
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I never liked fireworks anyways.
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The moon was full, shining its white light on the people in Manberg. Lights pointed towards the stage where Schlatt and Quackity stood waiting for the attendees to find seats. They watched their audience flood in like vultures. But Tubbo stood nearby smiling. He was excited about his speech. The brunette did his best preparing for it and writing it down. It meant a lot to him that his friends had come to watch him give his speech too, which added to his motivation to make it the best he could ever make.
Techno and Y/n sat a few rows away from the stage. Their spirits were higher than ever. Maybe this festival wasn't so bad after all?
Oh, how wrong they would be.
"Hello!" Schlatt's voice boomed through the speakers with a high-pitched squeal. "Tubbo, what the fuck? The mic isn't even..." the horned man complained while Tubbo quickly fixed the microphone. "Hello?" Schlatt tested, pleased with the outcome. "There we go much better!"
"My citizens of Manberg and honored guests, thank you for attending our first ever festival in celebration of this fine country!" The crowd cheered. "Now, Tubbo may fuck up sometimes but he has done quite an excellent job at putting this together for everyone to enjoy. Without him, I don't think Manberg would be where it is today." Schlatt complimented.
"Aww thank you, Schlatt," Tubbo's faint voice could be heard from the microphone.
"So when I heard that he wanted to share to you his admiration for this country, who would I be if I stopped him? Right? Now without further ado, I would like to bring up the big man himself. My right-hand man, Tubbo!" Schlatt announced, moving to the side to let Tubbo get to the microphone. The crowd applauded and cheered for the young boy as he made his way up. He was a little shaky from the nerves but ultimately wore a large smile on his face.
"Good evening everyone. I would like to start with a story. Once a brilliant man told me our country relates a lot to lettuce. It has many layers that are delicious and healthy and once you give it a good rinse of its dirt and caterpillars it makes a goddamn good meal!"
Y/n sat in her seat a little uncomfortable with how good Tubbo was at his speech, despite the topic being a bit... unusual. It was as if he never pledged his allegiance to Pogtopia. But he would often find himself making eye contact with the woman, reassuring both him and her that the words he spewed were lies.
But in the background, sneaking behind a nearby building, Wilbur and Tommy didn't get this reassurance. Tubbo's speech and actions had become a jumbled mess in their minds. It caused Wilbur to heavily consider just pressing the button and ending everything right then and there. But Tommy still remained hopeful, Techno and Y/n were there too, and surely they haven't forgotten about Pogtopia and who they stood with.
"Our president, Mr. JSchlatt, has done us the good deed of ridding our nation from its insects. Which has allowed our country to shine healthily. Ladies and gentlemen look around at what Schlatt has given us thanks to his leadership and the blessing we call democracy." More cheers echoed around the stage.
"He's extremely good at this," y/n complimented, leaning closer to Techno so he could hear.
"Never took him to be so eloquent," Techno added. A small flashback played in his head. Something about there not being a problem? Or there was? It doesn't matter.
"Our nation has been taken over by royals and dictators for so long, but now we are free from their shackles. I would like to thank everyone for coming to this wonderful event and-" Tubbo was caught off guard by Schlatt's low chuckle that could be heard through the speakers.
"Is there something wrong, Schlatt?" Tubbo asked, turning his full attention towards the president.
"Nothings wrong," He chuckled again. "Are you finished by chance?"
"Yeah, I am," Tubbo confirmed.
"Wonderful!"
With a snap of his finger, Tubbo was pushed down onto the throne behind him. Quackity was making quick work at tying him down. The crowd gasped and screamed. Y/n tried to rush over but was held down by Techno, frustration building on his face.
"Schlatt what are you doing?" Tubbo asked, now fully tied down to the chair.
"I know what you have been up to," Schlatt announced.
A sharp pain struck y/n in the chest. Even Techno had started to panic.
"You've been conspiring with those tyrants that I got rid of how long ago! And, uh, I don't know if you know this but treason is highly looked down upon in these parts. You know what happens to traitors, Tubbo?"
"Uh, I don't..."
"Nothing good," Schlatt turned around and stared at the two in the audience.
"Technoblade, would you be so kind as to join us on stage?" Schlatt called.
Y/n grabbed onto his arm holding him down. "Techno you can't go up there."
"Uh," He looked at y/n then back up to the stage.
"Common up the podi Technoblade," Quackity demanded.
"Trust me, okay?" Techno told y/n. Hesitantly, she let go of his arm and watched as he made his way up the stage.
Once Techno was up there he was placed in front of Tubbo, looking him dead in the eyes. Y/n fidgeted with her hands in her seat, sitting at the edge of it to make sure she was ready to fight if she was called for it.
"Techno, we go way back. I have a favor to ask of you," Schlatt stated.
"Uh, what do you want from me, Mr. President?" Techno asked, confused.
"I need you to take Tubbo out."
Y/n shot up from her chair but was held back by someone behind her. Punz was holding her in place, keeping her from moving.
"Techno! Don't do it!" Y/n screamed and pleaded. She was joined by other voices within the crowd urging for this to stop.
"I want you to make it hurt! Kill him Techno! Kill him!" Schlatt demanded from beside him. Even Quackity was trying to convince Schlatt to reconsider his demands. But Schlatt stood his ground. He kept urging Techno to put an end to the boy as painfully and long as possible.
Y/n watched in terror as Techno loaded his crossbow with a firework. Unable to take it any longer she squatted and launched her head up to hit Punz's face. He let go and stumbled back a bit. The sound of fireworks going off urged Y/n to move quicker. She summoned an ender pearl in her hand and tossed it onto the stage. Punz moved to tackle y/n down but was met with nothing. (L)
She was teleported behind Quackity, without hesitation she shoved the man to the ground behind her.
"Dude!" Quackity whined.
Y/n grabbed Techno's hands and looked him in the eyes. The sudden feeling snapping Techno into reality once more.
"Get your slimy hands off of Techno right now bitch!" Schlatt commanded.
Y/n could smell the booze leaking off of his suit. Unlike this morning he was more disheveled and rotten. The sight of him disgusted her to the very core.
"I don't take orders from alcoholic wusses like you," y/n commented. She redirected Techno's aim away from Tubbo and into Schlatt. "Shoot."
Y/n let go of Techno as the sound of explosions burst through the air. Quickly she cut the ropes that tied Tubbo down with her sword and grabbed hold of him as carefully as possible.
"It'll be alright kiddo," y/n tried to reassure an unconscious Tubbo.
His blood dripped down his body and stained y/n's clothes. Blackened patches broke his skin helping the red shine through. His hair was charred and the red crimson liquid around his body started to dampen his brown waves. Desperate, y/n summoned her ender pearls once more and teleported away from Manberg with Tubbo in her arms.
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