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Free
That's the first thing that comes into Tommy's mind when he thinks of his situation. He sits on the bench behind his home, with the river gently gushing a few metres from him. The birds chirped as if they were greeting him every day. Tommy never thought he would be able to survive all of that, just to be here: settled down, with a beautiful view with, dare he say, a VERY pogchamp house.
He considered making it completely cobblestone, but many people were against it back in L'Manberg. So he decided just an oak house with cobblestone flooring and a feature wall in every room.
I know what you are thinking. Tommyinnit? Knows how to style homes?
Kill him for wanting at least something to his possession here; he lost everything, his family, his friends and his house like too many to fucking count. And he won't attempt to count how many times he had to give his disc away just for the freedom of a country.... bound to blow up.
So no! He will not give up his house; he did his absolute best for this house to be the ultimate house. He even managed to build a garden, and might I add, it is very POGCHAMP to have a garden. It's so big. He has access to pretty much every vegetable and fruit being grown there.
He relaxes on the bench, humming the cat melody under his breath, watching the clouds move along their day. His hair has grown out more, which is great because now he can braid his hair. So his hair sits on his shoulders with small braids littering inside, a fringe on his forehead with his new signature 'got a vibe check from mom' hair strand.
"Tommy?"
Tommy sits up but continues staring at them, stating, "Tubs, I love you; I know you are clingy, but you have got some nerve, disturbing my-"
"S-sunshine?"
His eyes widen and he quickly stands, but he is too afraid to turn, He uses his brain and states with a strong, and firm voice,
"Wilbur?"
"Yeah, it's me bubs. And look I bought Phil and Techno as well"
He breathes in and then out before turning around to face his holy shit family?
Phil stands there with all his glory, a green bucket hat with slightly long blonde hair peeking through and a vivid plait. His signature green and black robe with slippers?
(Yeah, he hasn't changed at all, but his eyes look dullish)
Techno has his iconic poet shirt, without his frills, black trousers and black boots with his pink hair tied back loosely with a plait. And finally, Wilbur is standing in his iconic brown trench coat and trouser look. Yellow soft sweater and black boots with a white streak in his hair.
(Of course, he felt bad and then proceeded to bother his ass, he was finally free and now this)
He looks at Wilbur in a confused manner, but he can't hide or damn well tries to cover his anger and fear with this situation. He asks, "Wilbur, Phil and Technoblade..."
Phil winces and looks away; Techno looks awkward as always; Wilbur is heartbroken. He grinned in his brain, "..how are you? What brings you here?"
Wilbur winces, "We just wanted to see how you are. How have you been?"
He raises an eyebrow, feeling a weird feeling simmering down his stomach, "Really?"
Wilbur looks pointedly at Philza, who signs but looks at Tommy with a sheepish expression, "We did come to see you, Tommy. To see how you were and everything. Isn't that right, Techno?"
Techno looks a bit sheepish and nods a bit. I breathed in then out, speaking clearly with a hint of venom, "What made you think I want to be seen by you?"
Wilbur's eyes widen, "Wha..."
He looks into their eyes, shining with rage and hate, he speaks emotionless
"We haven't been a family for a while now. What made you think I want to see you...let alone, you to see me."
A monotone voice spoke with slight concern, "I know we haven't been there for you Tommy. But we can be together now..."
Phil nods, smiling brightly ironic to the unshed tears, "And I will even be here all the time so we can make new memories..."
Wilbur smiles softly, walking a bit toward to try and touch his shoulder, "Doesn't that sound amazing sunshine? We get to be a family again.."
His stomach starts to bubble as if it were caused by the sheer hot anger that appears in his skin. His voice speaks
"You are all pathetic to even think I would do something as stupid as that"
Their eyes widen in shock as they look at Tommy, as he continues to speak with venom and hatred
"You have got the nerve to bring your ass here..."
Tommy takes a threatening step towards them. His fists balled up,
"Not only did you come here, to see if I wanted to join your reunion. But you didn't even think of apologizing, did you?"
Wilbur's eyes look at Tommy in shame, "I didn't think it was necessary Bubba..."
"LIKE HELL IT ISN'T!!"
Wilbur's eyes widen as Tommy roars in rage
" YOU, OF ALL PEOPLE, SHOULD BE APLOGIZING! YOU DON'T THINK IT NECESSARY MY GODDAMN ASS."
Tommy looks at Philza with equal anger
"AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! YOU LET A 14-YEAR-OLD CHILD FIGHT A WAR?! WHERE WERE YOU?!!!"
Philza looks down, eyes tearing up as he keeps whispering apologies.
Tommy's pretty sure he hears a door open and hears small and quick steps but doesn't pay attention. He focuses on his 'family' in disgust. Tommy steps back and took a couple of breaths to calm himself before looking at them. He spoke calmly but emotionless,
"However, I do owe an apology to one person. And I will do so. But I will not be apologising to anyone else."
Tommy looks at Technoblade and his eyes are filled with guilt and remorse. He paused for a moment to gather my thoughts before speaking softly
"Tech, first and foremost, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for saving me from Dream and caring for me when I was at my lowest. I know you were hurt when I betrayed you. I know you've been hurt since I have called you 'The Blade'. I never saw you as a weapon or an object. I saw you as an untouchable human. A person who was feared and destroyed enemies within seconds."
Tommy clenches his fist and breaths in before speaking again
"On that day, when you told me, the story of Theseus. That seems like me, getting killed for being the good guy. I never realised how much of a shit person I was. No matter how hard I tried, I would just be seen as this annoying brat who needs to be taught a lesson. And I saw nothing wrong. I thought I was protecting the people I love, giving them a chance to live and explore. And turns out, all I did was actually; was bring a war over."
He sighs deeply before speaking gently
"On that day, I didn't think when I sided with Tubbo. I believed it within myself, that when he exiled me or went with Schlatt, it was because he didn't have a choice. I realised that he didn't have anyone else other than me, that's why I forgave him to begin with. I understand how hurt you would have been, but I was young and naive...and a lot had happened, so I didn't have the chance to gather my thoughts and such. So I apologise, for betraying you and being a shit younger sibling."
Technoblade stands there, eyes blown wide, filled with shock but a slight tinge of happiness. His eyes soften and smiles a bit,
"Thesus, I never expected this out of you. I..am working on getting better at these emotional speeches and such. But I never hated you truly. That's why I let you keep the axe of peace because I knew somehow that you would come to your senses and hopefully understand."
His eyes brighten a bit and nods in understanding and looks at Wilbur, eyes bright and dangerous,
"You on the other hand. Honestly, I don't know if I should be angry or hate you. Might do both actually. First of all, just who in the hell do you think you are?"
Wilbur looks at the floor with interest, afraid to meet his eyes which burn with rage.
"Yes, you were exiled from your own country, yes you didn't have anyone to help you look after me. Yes, you also had a son and everything and were president. That's all understandable for going insane."
He breaths deeply before saying in a firm tone,
"But...I was also exiled from my own country, I also tried to help you. I also had a best friend who was getting abused by that fucking dog. I was also vice president and head director of the army. Yet I didn't go insane. I had every right to, yet I didn't."
His eyes look at Wilbur
"I would have died for you Wil."
Wilbur's head shoots up, eyes wide and mouth gaping as Tommy continues
"I would have helped you with everything I got. May not be much, but it is better than nothing. I would shut my mouth, make food, scout for food, hell, I would have killed Schlatt if you told me to."
Tommy continues speaking
"I don't know what made you think that leaving us would be a good idea. It wasn't. If anything, it made it worse. I got exiled, killed, revived, betrayed, and suicidal, I can't trust people for the life of me. I'm not loud anymore, to the point where people get scared of my presence 'cause they can't hear my footsteps."
A hand grips his hand, making him pause and look at the other person to realise Shroud is here, comforting him. Shroud speaking quietly
"Dad, Uncle Tubbo asked me to bring you inside."
Tommy nods and looks back at his family who is currently gaping at his son. He spoke clear as a day and confidently,
"I am trying to say, is that we are not a family anymore. Not do I want to be a part of it? Tech, you are welcome to my home. Only you. Now, if you don't mind, I am going back inside. I'll allow you to stay here for 2 minutes, then you can leave the same way you came."
Tommy puts his hand on his shoulders, bringing him closer and they both walk towards the house. Shroud looks at Tommy curious,
"Dad, are you okay?"
He smiles back and ruffles his hair
"Better then ever."