The original three day journey that they had originally taken to get there had been cut short by a day. Eret had provided them with horses the night they left, but they hadn't lasted long because of the need to cross over during the day for Drista. Having Clay there with them had also provided its own advantages, he was able to help them fight off any Nether demons they ran into in the Overworld and knew the land better than all of them.

Now, two days later they arrived at Philza's cabin just far enough away from the constant patrols guarding the manor. They couldn't risk having Clay or Sapnap seen so they eventually agreed on having Drista and Wilbur sneak in. Drista had put up her hair and ditched her cape for a spare cloak. Wilbur had already gone in, invisible. As Drista was about to go out Ranboo had opened the door and the relief he felt when he saw her was immeasurable.

"Oh thank Lucifer you're here. Techno has made so many changes Phil and I haven't been able to stop," But then the realization hit him, Tommy could read his mind, "no, I can't go back now."

"Phil's here," Tubbo said, this was great he would be able to reason with Techno to get Drista back into power.

"Yeah, alot has happened while you two have been gone," Ranboo sat down and buried his head in his hands, if only there was a way to erase his own memory, just of this.

"Why can't you go back," Drista asked, her mind tried to think of all the ways Ranboo could be caught knowing they were here, but none of them made sense.

"Another long story, one you probably won't believe from what Phil knew," Ranboo sighed again, but he pulled out a familiar elixir and offered it to Drista, "but you're welcome to go in and see for yourself."

"Alright then," Drista took the vile of elixir and drained it, shaking her head in disgust as her face morphed and her features changed.

Inside the manor Wilbur stood in the council room, very still and silent to make sure he wouldn't become visible. He had nearly faltered when he saw Tommy, he kept wanting to run up to the boy and hug him, but he could tell something was off. Something was off with both Tommy and Techno. Tommy raised his hand, the room silenced at the gesture.

"What do you want to add Tommy," Technoblade asked, making eye contact for a second, but that's all it took for him to know what was going on.

"The king and Lord Eret will expect an attack on the Northern Palace," Tommy said, measuring his words carefully. Wilbur's breath hitched, this had to be different from what they were previously talking about, but Tommy didn't say anything about him. "Which means they will send reinforcements. They also have something else."

"What else could possibly stop our attack," Puffy asked.

"Hope, Lady Puffy," Tommy said, standing up with the staff in front of him. "I've been thinking about that for the past few days. The presence of Prince Sapnap has given the people of the northern front something they haven't had in a long time. And he is not the only reason. I have reason to believe that Lady Drista has been assisting the prince and whatever plans he has.

"For that I would like to strip her of her title and power on account of treason. It is clear that my brother and I have proven to be capable rulers and have done much better than she ever would."

"What are you saying Tommy," Techno asked.

"I say that it's been a week and she still hasn't shown up, it's like I said my first day back; if she really wanted to rule, she would be here. Now we are finding evidence of her betraying the way of the Count. I want the council to decide whether or not they still want a 14 year old to have power over us," Tommy said, starting to raise his voice.

"You've made your point, King Tommy, now it's up to the council," Puffy stood as Tommy sat back down, "all in favor of removing the title and right to the throne of the Count from Lady Drista of account of treason, raise your hand." It didn't take any discussion for them to all, much to Techno's surprise, raise their hand. It was a unanimous vote.

"It seems the council has spoken," Tommy said, smugly.

"Very well then, you are all dismissed, my brother and I need to talk," Techno said, Wilbur left as the rest of the council did.

"What is going on with you," Techno demanded.

Someone's here, Tommy told him, ignoring his question, but they left. I couldn't tell who it was.

Why did you do that, Techno knew that talking about attacking the king's castle was to diverge them from their actual plan, but removing Drista's power was completely uncalled for. Sure it helped his true intentions, but was it really necessary?

Back in Phil's cabin Wilbur ran in through the door. His face was pale and he was out of breath. He still couldn't believe that Tommy was alive.

"Wilbur!" Tubbo said excited and was about to ask if he had seen Phil while in there.

"Where's Drista," He said urgently, Tommy might know that she's in there, and now she had no chance of regaining power.

"She should be in the manor by now," Clay said, a hint of worry in his voice, he didn't want her to go in alone but she had insisted. "What did you find out?"

"They're planning to attack the castle, but for all I know that could be a rouse to throw us off whatever else they're planning," Wilbur said, "and the council removed Drista's right to the throne."

"What?!" Tubbo said, outraged, she had been raised to inherit the throne and now Techno had taken that away from her. "How would Technoblade be able to convince them to do that?!"

"Because he didn't," Wilbur said, Ranboo looked up at him. He knew exactly who he was talking about.

"Tommy did," Ranboo finally said, his voice just barely a whisper. The room went silent, no one knew what to say, they had mourned for Tommy for a week and now they were hearing that somehow he was alive.

"But he died," Tubbo said, as if hearing that Tommy was alive was worse than imagining it. "We need Phil, Wilbur can you find him?"

He nodded then went back out. Phil could be anywhere, but he had a bit of an idea of where to look.

Inside Drista blended in perfectly with the rest of the creatures, new unrecognizable faces crowded the halls, their fear told them that there were newcomers and had no idea what was going on. A loud pounding noise came from the end of the hall, where the council room was. She assumed that whoever had just come out was holding a staff from the repetition of the sound.

"Now I know you all must be confused and worried," Tommy said, causing Drista to whip her head around, "I was in your position once. This manor is a safe haven for any demons, vampires, and other creatures that are rejected by the angels. My brother and I welcome you with open arms. Here we are equals, which is why I stand among you now. Lord Punz of the demons will be here if you have any questions, you will each be taught how things work here as it is drastically different from what you're used to. Now an announcement and decision of the council that must be shared. Lady Drista no longer has any power or right to the throne, the council has decided to grant Technoblade and I the title of King and remove her royal title of Lady. She has also been charged with high treason against the council, anyone found harboring her will also be charged with treason. Thank you, that is all."

Drista stumbled back, forgetting for a second about her disguise. Treason, during the Count's rule, was punishable by death. She couldn't believe Tommy was acting like he had nothing to do with her. As if he had forgotten who he was. Pushing her way through the crowd she gasped for air outside. This couldn't be happening, this was all she knew and now it had been taken away from her. There was one way to fix this. Drista knew that Technoblade had to be behind this, there was no way Tommy was doing this on his own.

Remembering the tunnels the Count had shown her Drista went behind the manor and around the back. She felt around for the secret door hidden in the walls and pushed it open. As she stepped inside the door slid close with a thud.

She made her way to the door leading to the throne room. Drista listened for a few minutes. She heard Wilbur talking to Phil then their voices faded away. She didn't hear Tommy so he must be in the manor. Drista silently slipped in, she removed a dagger from her boot and stalked towards the bedroom. Her heart thudded against her chest. It was her or Technoblade.

"Leave now and I won't kill you," Techno growled as she opened the door with a creak. He held his own dagger as he looked at the dim fire.

"Not a chance," She said, straightening as she let the door open all the way. "That throne belongs to me."

"It belongs to the people," he stood up and turned to her, "leave now and be thankful that Tommy was able to remove your power."

"Thankful?" She snapped, "you killed the Count and took the throne for yourself!"

"A means to an end," Techno said, "I am doing what no one else would be willing to."
A pain entered her head and she started to black out from it. Tommy came up behind her with a sick grin on his face.

"Tommy?" Techno sounded hurt and disbelieving, that was the last thing she heard before falling unconscious.

I'm pretty sure this is my longest chapter yet. The amount of reads on this is insane, I didn't expect this to do this well. Well as always thank you all for reading and please vote and comment! What is your favorite part so far?

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