"Philza I-"
The door clicked, the both of you watched as the knob twisted and the door slowly creaked open. Philzas eyes widened, he quickly tucked his wings back into his cape, moving to stand in front of you. When the door opened and let in the sunlight a little brown haired with the biggest blue eyes you've ever seen trotted in with a broad smile across his face.
"Hey Philza!!! I'm back!!"
"Dad!! tubbos back!"
Children cheered as they saw his smiling face. He walked up to Philza handing over some skewers he had bought. Philza happily took them and distributed them to the others. The boy's blue eyes peered over at you from behind Philza.
"Who's that?"
"Oh them? Thats uh…oh dear, I just realised I don't know your name"
"It's y/n…"
You looked over at the brown haired boy, noticing that he had small ram horns protruding from his fluffy hair he looked to be about 14 years old. He smiled at showing he had a tooth missing. Your eyes widened when you recognized him.
"hey! I know you! You stole our money!"
Philza gasped and gave Tubbo a stern look.
"you stole again?! Wasn't the last time you got caught by guards enough?! What if they cut off your hands?"
"I didn't get caught this time!"
He takes out the satchel of coins and holds it out to Philza who takes it, handing it back to you.
"I'm sorry about that, you must've lost your friend right? Tubbo helps them find whoever you stole this from and apologize. Or else young man"
Tubbo huffed, taking your hand in his, leading you towards the backdoor.
"and remember y/n you really need to get out of sight as soon as you can! Witch hunters have tools to detect mana"
"u-uh thank you!"
Tubbo took you to the back where kids were playing with crudely made wooden toys in the alley. He walked past them taking you back onto the bustling street.
"so…kid, do you know where he is then?"
"I'm not a kid, I'm almost 17!"
"17?!…oh I'm so sorry"
He sighed, getting embarrassed over his height. He led you through crowds of people, around corners until you saw a familiar pink haired man sitting by the side of the road. He had a solemn look on his face as he stared at the ground, you immediately recognized this place as being where you bought the skewers.
You approached Techno standing a few feet in front of him.
"Techno...?"
He looked up, the fear in his eyes melted the moment he saw you, he looked so tired. As soon as he saw you he stood up.
"Sorry about disappearing I just-oof"
He ran to you, giving you a bear hug and surprising you, he dug his head into your shoulder. You smiled awkwardly before hugging him back.
"I thought I had gotten hurt...and I had failed to protect you...again"
You sighed, shaking your head.
"you didn't...I'm still here you baby" He sighed annoyed but relieved. He pulled away from you, realising that he was hugging you in the middle of a busy street, coughing to cover up his embarrassing actions.
"Ahem, let's go find somewhere to stay, then you can tell me where the hell you went" He spoke to you softly. You half expected him to be angry or threaten some people but that never happened.
"good luck with that '' Tubbo interrupted the sweet moment between the two of you "Everywhere is booked out for the festival" Techno looked down at Tubbo, his eyes widened immediately recognizing him.
"You... You're that brat that stole my money! " He grumbled. You rolled your eyes before handing the coin satchel back to him.
"I already solved it, no need to fight a child"
Techno crossed his arms, almost like a tantrum.
"I wasn't going to fight a child..."
Tubbos' eyes suddenly lit up.
"Hey, I have an idea! You can stay with us! It'll only cost a small fee!"
Tubbo gave you both an innocent smile. You thought about the offer, it sure sounded better then sleeping outside again.
"okay!" you agreed. Techno shook his head.
"How can you trust this kid?! He stole our money!"
"aw...Techno it was just a little mistake...plus anywhere we go is safe as long as you're with me right?" You gave him a soft smile, taking his hand in yours. He looked down at your wrapped up arm, thinking about how badly those people had hurt you and he couldn't do anything to stop it. He sighed giving in.
"alright...let's go"
Tubbo led the way back, through alleys and streets all the way downtown, it was an orphanage.
"I thought you lived in that other place"
"oh that? No no, that was the old orphanage directors house. We use it whenever we go shopping...but it can't fit us all"
Techno seemed quite uncomfortable walking towards the orphanage. You gave him a puzzled look.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm just...not very good around kids"
"oh I'm sure they'll love you"
Tubbo walked through the shoddy doors, holding it open for you, a little bell atop of the door rang, you walked in followed by Techno. The Main hall was lined with kids happily playing with toys, running around or reading books. As soon as you walked in the halls went quiet, little eyes stared up at you in wonder. However when Techno walked in it was totally different, his menacing presence and hulking size made the children stare right at him. Then as if rehearsed, they promptly screamed at the top of their lungs, running away into their rooms. Techno sighed loudly.
"wow you really weren't kidding"
"please... Let's stay somewhere else"
"Too late. PHILZA I BROUGHT GUESTS"
Tubbo yelled out into the now empty and quiet halls. Philza yelled back from the kitchen.
"Hang on Tubbo! I'm just cooking right now!"
Tubbo leads you down the hall, despite the rundown look on the exterior the interior was vibrant and covered with children's drawings. As you passed the children lined up by the door to stare at the mysterious guests. Philza poked his head out of the door.
"Oh hello again! Welcome to my orphanage y/n" He walked out dusting off his floury hands. You gave him a polite smile, introducing Techno.
"this is Techno, he's my partner"
Techno sighed "don't say that to other people, they get the wrong idea"
"oh...um well then he's my...special buddy?"
Techno slapped his forehead, that was possibly worse. Philza let out a laugh.
"well then y/n and y/n's special buddy. Come join us for dinner. Kids!! Let's eat!! We actually have another guest joining us today so don't feel too stressed"
"he's my best friend!" Tubbo exclaimed, walking you and Techno to the dinning hall, a bunch of small children ran past you, they barely came up to your legs, each of the kids were very different, some were human and some had fake traits with colourful hair. They cheerfully made their way to the long dinner table sitting down, some playfully fighting for the seat next to Philza which he quickly solved. You and Techno sat down next to each other, you had a smile on your face the whole time. It felt so warm and full of love here, it really felt like a family dinner. Techno wanted to complain to you about all the children staring but when he saw how happy you were he just couldn't.
Philza dished for all the kids, giving them equal amounts of stew and bread. When that was done a small girl with deer antlers stood up and spoke a prayer in an unfamiliar language, Techno closed his eyes while you just watched in amazement. Then the children quickly dug in as well as you and Techno. Tubbo waited, he stared at the door.
"What's wrong Tubbo?"
"oh I'm just waiting for my bud" he answered cutely, you nodded. Then a familiar chime of a bell rang on the front door, indicating someone was here.
"You would not believe how many people are out there preparing for the festival! It's crazy!" A boy's voice called out from the door, followed by footsteps.
"ooh is that stew I smell? Aw Philza bud you didn't have to!"
Technos whole body went stiff, he immediately recognized the voice and refused to turn around, afraid of what he'd find. You put a hand on his shoulder, worried.
"What's wrong with Techno?"
Tubbo grinned widely, his eyes twinkled in excitement.
"Tommy!!! You're here!!!"
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