Tubbo and Ranboo walked around the grounds around the palace, wearing the guards gear. They were mostly looking for the captain, but that was easier said than done, especially since he looked pretty generic, aside from his guard gear, which was a bit more detailed than the others.

Eventually, they found him. He was conversing with another guard, and was clearly pissed.

"My wife is having a baby, I deserve to be there for her!" The guard said, pissed.

The captain crossed his arms. "You can see your child when you're done with your rounds. Until then, you're not leaving."

The guard scoffed. "I deserve to see my son!"

Ranboo ran to the two, and interjected. "Um, excuse me, captain, but I can finish up his rounds."

The guard gave Ranboo an appreciative smile as the captain sighed. "Fine. Run along, Dan."

The guard nodded to the captain before running off. The captain started walking away, but Tubbo ran in front of him.

"Um, excuse me, sir, but I'd like to ask you a few questions." Tubbo said.

The captain sighed irritably. "I don't have time for this, boy. Now, step out of the way."

"But, captain, we saw something happen last night that was certainly illegal." Ranboo interjected, grabbing the captain's arm. "Someone kidnapped another guard. We tried helping him, but the perpetrator got the best of us, and—"

The captain sighed, and waved the teen off. "I don't have time for this."

Ranboo blinked. "What...? B-but captain, one of your men—"

The captain put his hand up, silencing the teen. "I know what the young prince of the Antarctic Empire looks like, and I know your friend was the prince."

Tubbo feigned ignorance. "What? N-no, he said he was new."

The captain shrugged. "Sorry to burst your bubble, kid, but yeah, he's the prince."

"Then why didn't you say anything...?" Ranboo asked. "You knew that his family was looking for him, yet you didn't say anything."

The captain shrugged. "Not my problem."

"What will Scott say when he hears about this?" Tubbo asked.

The captain stopped and glared at him. "What makes you think he'd believe you?"

"Because we were there. With enough detail, he'd be stupid to think otherwise." Tubbo said. "So, tell me, captain, where's our friend?"

The captain scoffed. "I don't like that tone."

"Good." Ranboo said. "You shouldn't. We know that you killed the queen, so you should just tell us where the prince is if you want to keep your head."

The captain chuckled. "And what evidence do you have of that?"

Wilbur arrived from the corner. "Next time you plan to kidnap the prince, make sure his older brother isn't in the room."

The captain glared at him. "You bitch."

Wilbur smiled a small smile. "Now," he drew his sword and pointed it directly at the captains throat. "Where is my baby brother?"

~<•>~

When Tommy woke up, he was gagged, blindfolded, and his hands, legs, and wings were tied.

Well, this is just fantastic.

"Ah, good, you're awake. Just in time, too." He heard Dream say.

Seconds later, the blindfold was off, and he could see the bastard's smug grin. Tommy glared at him, and he laughed.

"Aw, how cute, you think you're intimidating." Dream said with a malicious grin. "Hate to tell you this, kid, but glaring doesn't do shit."

Maybe if I wasn't gagged, I could kill you with words. Bitch.

"Now, you may be wondering, 'where are you taking me? Will you kill me?'" He said as he paced around the dark empty room. He stopped in front of him, and smirked. "Don't worry, princeling, I won't kill you." He stood in front of the chair Tommy was tied to, and grinned. "That'd be too merciful."

Tommy glared as the gag was removed. "Fuck off, bitch."

Dream laughed lowly. "So brave, aren't you? Such a shame that bravery was wasted on a child."

"If you're going to kill me, do it now." Tommy spat. "I don't fucking care anymore."

Dream laughed. "Kill you? Oh, no, princeling, maybe you misheard, but killing you would be way too merciful." He pulled out a dagger and cut Tommy's cheek, just enough to draw blood. "No, I have something in mind that is much, much worse." He took the dagger away, leaving a large cut. "But, I'd rather wait until I have a much larger audience."

Tommy glared at him. "Where am i?"

Dream laughed. "Where you are right now doesn't matter. We're just waiting until Jordan gets back. But, don't you worry, princeling, your last breath will be at home."

Before Tommy could say anything, he was gagged again.

Dream glared at him with a small smile. "Rest up, princeling, because it's a long journey back to the Antarctic Empire."

And then the world was black once more.

~<•>~

808 words

Surprise, hehe

I think I want this book to end around the 40 chapter mark. Will mean a couple longer chapters, but I don't think y'all would mind that, lol

Why did this take me so long? Um...

I was kinda sorta daydreaming about a sequel...? That would be more benchtrio/Beeduo centric and a lot angstier...? And I can't exactly write that until this book is done, and I've had no motivation for this chapter in the meantime.

Im excited for the next chapter or two, bc it'll be ducked up. It's gonna be fun :>