This is longer than I thought xP
Tavros landed on the Dream Bed, where Vriska was waiting for him, watching the light that was Feferi in the distance.
"Vriska...You can't scare me anymore." Tavros clenched his fists as Vriska turned around, her coat swishing dramatically behind her.
"Sorry to burst your dream bubble Tav but I've read your stupid journal. There isn't a single dream you got that I don't know about." Vriska smirked, taking a step towards Tavros, pausing when he didn't back down.
"I am stronger than you Vriska. I'm the Daydreamer. I know that now." He narrowed his eyes at her, determined. Vriska chuckled before laughing.
"Alright then Tav. Let's blow the roof off this place." She flung her hands up and the Dream Bed flew apart around them, turning into a wasteland.
"May the best dreamer win. And that's me of course." Vriska raised her arms and an army of spiders rose from the ground, skittering towards Tavros. Tavros held out one hand and bubbles flew out, each one capturing a spider and flying into the sky with them. Tavros retaliated with white butterflies, flying towards Vriska, who opened her mouth and roared out wasps, killing the butterflies. She was about to send her next attack when Tavros interrupted her.
"Wait...I need to brainstorm." He grinned as thunder boomed and clouds covered their battlefield. Vriska gagged as brains fell from the sky, kicking some that fell near her.
"Brain FREEZE" She finally snarled, putting her hands to her forehead. All the brains froze where they were, midair or on the ground.
Meanwhile...
The Handmaiden growled as she ran towards the light. The brat would ruin everything if she wasn't stopped. She skidded to a stop when she saw what was in between her and the light. Eridan was standing with his arms folded in front of a body of water.
"Get out of my way Sharkbait." She growled, not in the mood for this.
"I think you're the sharkbait here." Eridan smirked. The Handmaiden raised an eyebrow.
"Someone is cocky. And what exactly makes you think you could beat me this time?" She asked, unamused.
"Well for one I'm stronger noww. And twwo..." Eridan glanced at the ice the Handmaiden was staring on. She followed her gaze, eyes widening when she saw shark fins penetrating the ice and circling her.
"You decided to duel the King of the Ocean...on the Ocean." Eridan finished as the ice broke, sending the Handmaiden into the freezing water. Sharks were on her in an instant, a few zapped away by her mind powers but most of them pulling her under.
"Shark Frenzy." Eridan noted before turning and flying back to where Feferi was.
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"Play dumb all you want Tavros. We both know you're still afraid of me!" Vriska stomped her foot down and the earth around her grew, raising her up high onto a pillar.
"I used to be..." Tavros admitted before clenching his fists.
"But not anymore!" He stomped his foot, rising up to her level.
"I know that someone smashed your dreams once. But that doesn't mean you have to ruin others'!" He scolded. Vriska twitched, obviously angry. She raised herself even higher, but Tavros followed.
"Vriska! We can create a better dream than uh... this. A better world. One for everyone, even you!" A bridge formed between the two pillars. Tavros hesitated before starting to walk across.
"You don't have to be the bad guy anymore Vriska." Tavros said softly, holding out his hand. Vriska was silent before starting to walk to him. The ground started to shake as Vriska reached for his hand.
"H-Hurry!" Tavros reached for her as she looked down, realizing how high up they were. Vriska looked up at him, fear flashing in her eyes as she reached for him. Suddenly, the bridge broke. Vriska screamed as she fell, Tavros using his wings to stay in the air. He dove after her.
"Tavros! Don't let me fall!" She screamed. Tavros grabbed her, wrapping his arms around her as he straightened out, turning their free-fall into a more controlled float down to the ground.
"I uh...wouldn't dream of it." He assured her, landing on the Dream Bed that had reappeared. Tavros set Vriska down.
"Don't smash others' dreams Vriska, or else you'll just uh...ruin your own." He said gently. There was a noise and Tavros turned around as Feferi landed on the bed. She approached him, happier than she had ever been before.
"Tavros...I'm more than just a Witch. I'm the Princess of Life. Thank you." She hugged him tight.
"You were always that. I didn't really uh..do anything." Tavros pointed out as he hugged her back.
"But now I know." She pulled away, giving him a kiss on the cheek before walking back a little bit as Eridan landed on the bed next to her.
"Yeah yeah, she's the 'Princess of Life' big deal. The real news is wwhat I am noww." He posed majestically as Feferi rolled her eyes.
"Even more annoying?" She teased. Eridan rolled his eyes but smirked at her.
"King of the Ocean." Tavros chuckled at their friendship.
"Thanks for savin' me Eridan..." Feferi gave him a kiss on the cheek, leaving green sparkles. Eridan blushed.
"U-Uh no problem F-Fef..." He stuttered.
"Weeeeeeeell I hate to ruin such a cute reunion but if you were wondering, everything is going to go back to normal. You guys can go between Earth and the Dream World whenever you want. I know of a certain someone who would enjoy our aquariums. And someone else who could use help searching the ocean." Vriska winked at Eridan and Feferi.
"And what about me?" They all turned as the Handmaiden, hair sopping wet and bite marks all over, landed on the bed, scowling.
"You can go back to protecting the Dream World." Vriska folded her arms.
"Oh reaaaally? Protect this stupid, loud, obnoxious place again? Make sure kids aren't stupid and 'keep all hands and feet inside the ride at all times' and all that crap again? You must be dreaming." The Handmaiden snarled. Tavros pushed his way to the front of the group.
"I dreamt you up and I can uh...undream you!" He said firmly. The Handmaiden raised an eyebrow.
"You think you can just snap your eyes open and I'll disappear? Nice try kid. In fact, this is one dream you can't get rid of. And this is the one dream you won't wake up from either! I'll destroy this world at its source." She raised her arms and forced everyone away from her and before they could do anything, flew off into space.
"Where did she go!?" Tavros asked, turning to the others.
"I think she's goin' to Earth." Eridan frowned.
"She's going to try and destroy you in your sleep." Vriska realized. Tavros whipped around.
"Wait...what? I'm asleep!?" His eyes were wide. "All this time, I've been asleep?!"
"No." Feferi said softly. "You're dreaming Tav." She took a step towards him.
"Wwith your eyes open." Eridan added.
"Make the dreams real. Live them out on Earth. Just like how you made us real." Feferi smiled at Eridan.
"Make it real." Eridan repeated. Feferi turned back to Tavros.
"Blink your eyes three times Tavros." She took a step towards him, staring into his eyes.
"One." Tavros blinked his eyes like she said.
"W-Wait...what happens when-"
"Twwo" Eridan counted next, gently putting an arm around Feferi.
"Will I ever see you again?" Tavros asked, looking pleadingly at Feferi and Eridan.
"Three" Feferi whispered. Tavros closed his eyes for the third time.
