Even before the meeting started, there was a problem of getting everyone in one room. Ren clearly had to have the highest point and they had to ensure no one could easily be killed by a warden, but it was still an option if agreements didn't go to plan. So a glass floor had been made, as well as a throne for each leader - Doc, Pearl, and Ren, with Ren's a bit bigger and Bdubs and Martyn at his sides. Gem and False accompanied Pearl, and Etho and Beef had been chosen by Doc for his side.

'Well, I'm sure you're all wondering why we're meeting today.' Ren began.

'Get on with it. But know we do have TNT cannons and a supply of charged creepers if it's a trap...' Doc growled back. 

'And I have an army bigger than yours.' On cue, Bdubs gave a small growl. Doc narrowed his eyes. 

'Bdubs is part of our proposition.'

'If you want to unite the NHO, then you help us unite the other power of Season 5.' 

'Why do you need our help? I'm sure the evoker and vex on your side will be enough help.'

'Can we skip the references and get to the real deal.' Interrupted Pearl with a hiss. 'Or night will fall and our civil meeting of monsters will turn to a bloodbath.'

'Hybrids.' 

'If you insist on acting like we're still normal players, tell us that from the nether, Doc.' Spat Pearl. 'Ren. Why are we here.'

'To create a combined hybrid alliance.'

'With you as leader? Yeah, no chance.' Doc snapped. 'The Perimeter is a free state. And we'll continue to be free, and safe, and away from your squabbles. You don't want to draw us into a war, Ren.'

'Don't mess with Ren and Martyn when it comes to wars.' Scar interrupted. 'If you want your pets and deserts to survive...'

'And Scar's not much worse.' Agreed Martyn. 'We're willing to fight if you want a fight.'

'We're here for an ALLIANCE!' Ren barked. Bdubs stiffened. Scar and Martyn fell silent instantly. 'Not a war. I've had enough of war. Enough blood has been spilt in my kingdom.'

'Your kingdom?!'

'Yes, MY kingdom. Just stay quiet and let me fully explain my deal... an allied hybrid kingdom against the rest of the hermits who see us as monsters and freaks... as Scar can confirm, it gets lonely for us without the rest of our friends... Grian, and Cub, and Impulse... and everyone else. We have the chance to reunite the server again!'

Silence.

'We all lead it together. All three of us.' 

'Deal.' Pearl decided instantly. Doc seemed less convinced.

'Really?'

'He's speaking sense. And if we all get to be in charge, then I still get what I want.'

'See? Pearl sees sense...'

'So you're teaming up against me.' Interrupted Doc, his voice rising in pitch to a whine, just like a ghast.

'Unless you agree to join us, yes.' Growled back Ren.

Just as a communicator went off.

One single communicator. 

Scar's communicator. 

Cubfan135 whispered to you: Let them know we're listening

Cubfan135 whispered to you: trust me

'Spy.' Ren came to the conclusion first. 'They're trying to sneak in. Stop our allying. Because they'd rather have war than unity.'

'Or a nice command from Grian to decide your next move against me.' Doc figured a moment later. Ren blinked back at him. 

'What?'

'This is a trap... Etho, Beef, prepare for a fight.' 

'This isn't a trap! This is the non-hybrids scheming against us!' 

Another communicator buzz. 

This time it was Ren's.

'Get a TNT cannon ready.' Doc ordered, his red eyes not shifting from Ren's face.

'We used to be friends.' 

'Pearl, this is a trap. Listen to me.'

'A trap from Grian's Resistance, yes.' Pearl agreed with a hiss. 'We don't want to fight you, but we can if we must.' 

'Pearl, sit down. I'll handle Doc.' Ren didn't even look at his communicator. 'As your king and friend, I promise that this isn't me, my dude. Now, just try to understand my reasoning and...' 

Grian whispered to you: ok, I'm ready when you are. A glare of suspicion crossed Ren and Doc's faces as the message showed up. 

'Was this meant for you?' Asked the latter, holding up the communicator. 'Or are you right?' 

Which just happened to be the exact moment Cub fell from the sky.

Totem particles sprayed, saving his life and stopping any relief from having to explain what had just happened. He stood up.

'Uhh, hey...'

'You little spy...' Ren growled. 'Setting us all up. Turning us against each other... Doc? Do you now see what I mean?'

'I think I'm starting to understand...' Doc slowly rose to his feet.

'Cub? Is this part of the plan?' Martyn joined in my saying. Doc and Ren looked over at him. 

'What?' 

'The plan. Yeah. This is part of the plan.' Improvised Cub. 'Nice work convincing him, Ren.' 

'Go get'em boys!' Was Ren's only reply. Cleo drew a bow, and Bdubs stepped forwards, trying to locate his target. Cub drew a bow, aiming not at Ren but at Doc. Etho looked on the verge of attack. 'I had no say in this.'

'You had no say in this.' Murmured back Doc, glaring at Cub.

'Kill him.' Etho bound forwards, but it was Gem who got there fastest, and Cub turned to fire on her, hitting her shoulder. Scar didn't move, but Tango did, before an arrow from above hit him, followed by another.

Tango was slain by ImpulseSV

'CUB! BAIL!' Yelled Grian. Distracted, Cub didn't notice until a fireball hit him, sent from Doc, exploding the glass... Cub barely took to air in time, just out of reach of the warden's shot, shooting up to where his fellow non-hybrids were waiting.

'That wasn't me.' Insisted Ren for the ninetieth time. 'They're setting us up. They're scared of unity.'

'I'll join you then.' Decided Doc.

'And me.' Pearl agreed.

'We need to do something!' Muttered Impulse, still holding his bow. 'They can't ally against us!'

'Xisuma's been trying to figure out how to stop us. He should be our first target.' Pearl continued to say. 

'Agreed.'

'Grian!' 

'What?' Doc frowned. Cub shhed Impulse.

'He heard us!'

'They're still spying.' The ghast explained, seeing Ren and Pearl's quizzical expressions. 'I heard them.'

'Get out. Now.' Impulse didn't need a second warning, flying out. 'Grian, are you alright?' 

'I'm trying to listen!' He scolded back.

'They know we're here.' 

'Yeah, I heard that. I'm trying to think what to do.'

'Don't do anything stupid.' Cub conceded to say. 'See you back at the base.'

Grian didn't reply, continuing to listen.

'How do we find Xisuma?'

'I don't know, but this meeting's gone on long enough...' Ren interrupted. 'We all need to be looking out for him around his base and the server. As long as we all agree on the new Hybrid Alliance...?'

'I agree.'

'Yep.'

'Then we're going to stop the non-hybrids' plans, and turn Hermitcraft into the greatest SMP ever.' 

Bad end, chaotic chapter