Kinoko Kingdom: Feral Boys' Home, 12:14 pm.
George POV

It had already been half a day of 4/5 Feral Boys, it felt good to have Big Q back with us. But I can't help but be slightly upset at seeing the Poly trio kiss and hug. I decided to excuse myself with the idea of going to see if there was mail for anyone... try and clear my mind, I was wearing one of Dream's shirts, it was kind of big on me- but I missed him... Sap and Karl knew and felt it was fair enough and didn't really stop me... Quackity looked slightly heartbroken to see me this morning... for wearing said shirt, why? I don't know- But I'm guessing it just reminds him of Dream, he probably misses him too. ( :) )

I hummed a tune while going to our mailbox, a stupid little song that Sam had though me as a kid. Why? Because he raised me, basically my dad, the reason I met Sap and Dream was because our parents were and as far as I know still are friends. The small song was for when my anxiety wouldn't let me be... My "backstory" as some would say wasn't exactly the nicest... so I had always been quiet and anxious as a kid... even now. I opened the mailbox expecting nothing really... but was surprised to see an envelope, when I took it out... I noticed it came from Sam, I couldn't help but slightly smile...

I didn't like Sam keeping my best friend locked away... but I understand why... Dream stepped out of line and needed to be locked up to try and reform himself, to have time to think. I know he said that he didn't care about me or Sapnap, but I know he was lying... he lies and does everything for us... He tried to reason with Tommy when he was being chaotic and messing up the place where he just wanted to have fun and relax, Tommy burned my house, attacked me and was a general problem. If only he had grown up and realized his discs were stupid and that he wasn't thinking about anything that he did... then we wouldn't be here... with everyone being so hateful and tense... with me starting to cry over a letter.

I had to read it three times before I realized it wasn't a cruel joke, I started to cry but immediately went running back into the house with the letter in hand...

Sapnap POV

The sound of the front door being slammed open made Karl, Quackity and I all jump, we turned to see George sobbing his eyes out and holding a letter, it had a broken seal from the prison... most likely from Sam... George had been whiny, but he doesn't really cry that much... at least not that I see, and his face told me it was something to worry about...

Sapnap- 'George...? What's wrong dude...?'

I walked over to George, he handed me the letter and hugged me tightly. I hugged back and held up the letter to read it myself, as I read on I felt so many different things at once... tears slowly threatening to fall...

Cw// Self h@rm cuts/head trauma/starvation/su!side watch plan mentioned in letter.

Letter:
"Dear George and Sapnap, I hope this letter will reach you both. It is I Warden Sam, I have some news about our prisoner #001, Dream. Today at around 3:00 am, the prisoner decided to move after not having gotten up from his bed for 6 days of the week, only getting up to fulfill their needs. For said 6 days he didn't not eat a single bite of food, only drinking water. When he finally sat up, to my horror, he picked up the quill he had been using to write and began causing self-harm to both arms, I caught him after her had cut up both arms all over. Next thing I knew he got up and began banging his head on the obsidian wall, I immediately started to rush over as quickly as possible. When I reached the cell, he had fell to the floor, he let out a loud scream before passing out from blood loss, hunger and a head injury. Due to this serious occurrence, I Warden Sam, think it's best to change the prisoner's environment before he is to cause more damage to himself, we want a better environment, one where he won't go insane, won't injure/kill himself and one where he can more easily get reformed and hopefully eventually re-enter society. Consider this letter a formal request to move prisoner #001 to house arrest somewhere in Kinoko Kingdom preferably, near friends, away from the chaos of the main land. Warden Sam and Captain Puffy will be waiting in the prison, looking after the prisoner until you see this and make your decision. Prisoner #001 is currently under surveillance, to he does not commit more self-harm or suicide."

I felt my chest get heavy, tears now falling, I understood why George was crying... The same reason I now was... Dream had gotten mentally sick enough to actually do such things... I felt like throwing up, I helped to lock up my friend in just a unhealthy environment that now he probably felt far from human or deserving of care. What have I done...?

My hoodie was stained with George's tears, I saw Karl and Quackity looking worried but staying silent. I let the letter fall and fell along with George to our knees... just hugged him and sobbed, while trying to rap my head around this. Karl rushed over to hug us, Quackity stays back... but I knew he wasn't really the best at comforting someone.

Karl- 'Hey... hey... guys, what's wrong...?'

Karl leaned his head close to mine and a whispered some of the letter to him, I saw his expression changed to one of horror and pity. Dream was his friend too...

Karl- 'Okay... it's okay... well, maybe not right now... but, we can set up a room... and bring him here... Sam is letting us watch him, and we can help him get better... maybe this is what he needed all along...'

George- 'W-Why would he...? -' He sobbed slightly. 'Does he think we don't c-care...?' He just cried on me again.

Sapnap- 'Karl's r-right...' Slight sniff. 'He can go get him and help him, see him again and see his everyday... help him get better, remind him we d-do care...'

It took a minute for George and I to calm down, Karl took the letter and set it on the table. We quickly got some things; George and I would leave to go to the prison. Karl and Quackity would stay and set up the room for Dream. Our best bet was to bring him home.

Pandora's Vault: Entrance, 1:00 pm

George POV

We went in after Sam told us the portal was open, I had some of Dream's clothes in a bag. Sam greeted us, but it was clear it none of us were happy that this is what brought us together today... he guilds us over to the less harsh row of cells, he opened one. Puffy was sat on a chair, changing bandages on Dream's arms. He seemed unconscious as he laid on the cell's bed, I felt sick at I saw his arm- As if my eyes weren't filled with tears already... Puffy finished with the bandages and carefully woke Dream up... he seemed lost, it took him a moment to notice Sapnap and I, I expected him to smile... I wanted to see him smile... but... he frowned and immediately covered his face, his expression looked so ashamed.... guilty and just plain miserable...

Sapnap- 'Dream...?' He walked over and kneeled in front. 'Hey, it's fine. You can look at me dude... I know what I promised, but you didn't break your side so there is no need. I...' Sigh. 'I want to take you home... George and I want to take you home. We know what happened, and while I don't like what happened... that doesn't mean you should be ashamed...'

I walked up to them, taking Dream's hand.

George- 'Do you want to come home Dream...? We wouldn't mind helping you get better...' I gave him a tiny smile that what the best I could give right now, to try and maybe comfort him.

Dream uncovered his eyes and looked at us, he still looked ashamed. He was quiet, looking at Sam, then Puffy... both gave him small nods, as if saying it was alright for him to come with us... even if he had already probably been told so. He then looked at us and gave a nod. I just gave him a hug, Sapnap walked away with Sam to talk and get some other stuff done. Dream just hugged me like if he would to let go, I would vanish right in front of him, Puffy stays with us.

It took 2 hours to talk everything over, Sam let me give Dream his clothes, since the uniform was for the prison and it was bloodstained... I helped him change since he seemed confused and dizzy. He could barely stand without almost tripping over. Puffy helped too, Sam and her came with us to Kinoko, we went through the Nether as to not startle the people in the SMP with Dream not being locked up, I caught Dream stopping to stare at the lava bellow... my heart dropped but Sapnap pulled him away the edge... I think we all knew what he may have been thinking... ( :) )

Kinoko Kingdom: Feral Boys' Home, 3:30 pm

Quackity POV, TW// cursing

Fuck. Shit, shit, shit- T-They are bringing Dream here??- That bastard is probably going to say something, fuck, Sapnap is going to kill me- Karl and George are going to hate me- WHY IS SAM LETTING THIS HAPPEN?? IF I OBJECT, I WILL BE SUSPICIOUS- FUCK! I fucked up.

I heard the front door open, Sam, Puffy and Sapnap all came in talking. I don't want to go down...

Quackity- 'Um- I'm going to use the bathroom, you can go down first... Alright Karl, be down in a few minutes...'

Karl- 'Okay...'

Karl POV

Quackity seemed nervous, but honestly so am I...
I went downstairs as Quackity went to the bathroom. I see George and Dream on the couch, Sam is placing an ankle monitor on Dream and setting it up. After that was done, Sam, Puffy and Sapnap went out for some reason... apparently to set up the area where Dream can be. I decided to say hello to Dream, he was still sitting with George... he looked broken... I could tell that much.

Karl- 'Um... hi Dream, good to have you here... how are you feeling...?'

He looked up at me, then at George, then back at me. He reached out a hand, I let him grab my own hand, I don't know why but he suddenly had the most confused face ever. Then I noticed he was looking at my engagement ring-

Karl- 'Oh, that's my ring. Engagement ring to be exact.' I gave him a small smile.

He responded with a slight hum, then the go of my hand, I had noticed the bandages on his head and arms... friend or not, it was slightly heartbreaking to see them and know somewhat what happened. George spoke up as if to get Dream attention, and like old times he almost immediately did.

George- 'Um, are you hungry Dream? I can get you something...'

Dream- 'No...' He was looking down at his hands.

George- 'Dream... they told me you ate hours ago; you much be hungry. If you feel sick or something I can get you at least juice or something, maybe just water...?'

I could tell that George was trying to have Dream eat anything, I had read the note by now and understood why... we should try and have him eat again. Especially if he is to heal from his injuries well.

Karl- 'How about this... I need to make dinner anyway, so you can eat with us and we can make Pumpkin Pie for dessert. Does something sweet sound nice...?'

Dream looked up at me, I knew he probably didn't eat anything too crazy while he did eat in prison... so maybe something sweet would interest him after so long... to our delight he gave us a small nod, I stood up and George stays with Dream... it's better than eating nothing.

Quackity eventually came down.

Quackity POV

Fuck- He is literally looking at me- But he.... he then smiled, George hadn't seen me and turned to look at what Dream was looking at. Why the fuck is this fucker smiling!? Fuck, he's probably going to tell George- what if he already has??-

Dream- 'Q-Quack-' He then chucked.

George- 'Uh, what?' He slightly laughed and look back at Dream.

Dream- 'Quack- ity- Visit' He smiled but it wasn't like and evil smirk, almost too innocent.

George- 'Oh? Did he visit you?'

I froze, fuck- I'm done for.

Dream smiled and nodded, he was stuttering a lot and George and I were confused... mostly me, why is he not saying anything...? Why is he happy...? What is this fucker planning...?

Dream- 'G-George...?'

George- 'Yes Dream?'

Dream- 'Is it getting dark...? It's... b-blurry...'

George- 'W-What...? it's not-'

Dream suddenly looked like he was about to faint, then he did...

George- 'Dream...!'

Karl came over, probably slightly expecting a fight or something. He then immediately ran out to get the others, in minutes they were back and trying to wake up Dream...

Sapnap- 'Yo! Dream, wake up! What happened to him!?' He slightly shook Dream, hoping on waking him up.

George- 'I-I don't know...! He was fine a second ago! He was talking and then said it was blurry and dark... I don't get it, he looked fine...! He was talking and chuckling...!' He was slightly panicked.

Puffy- 'Duckling...?? Mama needs you to listen if you can... open your eyes baby... or tighten your grip on my hand, I need to know if you can hear me...'

Puffy was holding Dream's hand, it seemed that he did tighten his grip, he a minute later seemed to wake back up, all eyes on him, he took a minute before looking extremely confused...

Dream- 'W-Where am I...? Fuck, what h-happened...?'

Puffy- 'Pretty sure you fainted duckling... how you feeling...?' She rubbed a thumb on the top of his hand.

Dream- 'My head hurts... I-I don't know...?'

He was pretty out of it, a saw him looking at everyone weirdly... but mostly Sam and he when completely quiet once he saw me again. Karl and Sapnap when to the kitchen, Puffy and George stay with Dream and Sam pulled me outside. Once outside with the door closed, I couldn't help but question him.

Quackity- 'Care to explain why the criminal is out of jail and in Kinoko...??' I gave him a clearly pissed off look.

Sam- 'Quackity... I don't know if you read the note, I'm guessing you didn't... but Dream started hurting himself, he almost killed himself by bashing his head... I had to call Puffy, he done awful things but as part of my job I can't let him die...! That and that was still my friend... I-I can't just let Dream bleed out in his cell... and Puffy and I thought friends might make him not go insane and not lose him completely...'

Quackity- 'Sam... he's probably going to say something...! You know how he is...'

Sam- 'No he won't... Quackity... I think he's forgotten a lot of things...'

Quackity- 'The hell do you mean...??'

Sam- 'Puffy checked him and asked him a few things... he doesn't remember Tommy, almost completely... he was confused about the prison until we told him, he would ask to see Wilbur too... This man has forgotten bits and pieces of everything that has happened...'

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