Hermitcraft Oneshots

Christmas Special - Part Two (Multi)

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If you haven't already please read my announcement regarding these giant specials!

The piglin scurried across the nether, with the chest tucked under his chin. By the time he reached the building, he was starting to wonder if the gold he was paid was worth it. The blue light surrounding the black castle terrified the small piglin, but he had a job to do. Moving as fast as he could, he placed the chest down in front of the door and knocked before running away, not bothering to check if the door was answered.

Hels opened the door and looked around. He spotted the chest with a small note attached to the top. It read; 'For Hels and Xavion- Merry Christmas'. A fuzzy feeling grazed his chest as he brought it inside. The handwriting screamed Wels, but why?

"Whatcha got there?" Xavion asked, poking their head around the corner.

"A Christmas gift, I think. It's for both of us." Picking up the chest, he carried it to the living room and placed it in front of the fireplace. The blue flames lit up the room as the two opened the gift. Inside were two items wrapped in silver wrapping paper, each with a card attached. Hels opened the one addressed to him and read the letter.

'Merry Christmas, Hels. I hope you are doing well. I'd tell you to stay out of trouble, but we both know that's not going to happen. Have a happy new year too and I hope next time we meet will be a more pleasant experience. Love, your brother'

He couldn't help but chuckle, before tearing open the wrapping paper.

"What is it?" EX asked. Their boyfriend held up a small ender dragon plush and swallowed hard.

"This... My brother and I used to fight over this when we were younger. It was our favorite toy as kids," he slowly explained. He gripped the plush, stroking its soft material with his thumb. Hels blinked, refusing to show any sentiment towards the gift.

His partner kissed his temple and gave him a small side hug. "It's cute," they whispered. Their gift was still in their lap- a part of them just didn't want to open it but didn't know why. But being curious, of course, they had to. So leaning their back against Hels' side, they opened the card.

'Dear Xavion, I know our most recent interaction wasn't... great, but know that I am glad to see you doing well. Never forget that despite everything, you're still family. Hope you like the upgrades! Love, Xisuma'

Pulling away the decorative paper, the enby found a new helmet visor. They pulled their helmet off of the couch behind them and popped out the old one. The new one was a brighter red and seemingly normal. But after clicking it into place and slipping the helmet on, Xavion realized what he meant by upgrades. They could now see hitboxes, coordinates, and captions of what sounds were around them and where they were coming from. Along with the new visor was a set of communicators for them and Hels. Although the only people they could communicate with was each other, and their siblings. No access to anyone else or the main chat.

"Are you going to message Xisuma?" Hels asked as he contemplated messaging his brother.

"Maybe? I don't know. These gifts they- it's too nice of them, don't you think?" they mumbled. Pulling the helmet off and setting it aside, they sent a short message to their sibling. Turning to their boyfriend, they pulled the knight - who was still focused on the old plush - into their chest and buried their face in his hair.

"Merry Christmas, Xavion." He smiled and closed his eyes.

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Xisuma's admin panel on his forearm lit up as he landed on Wels' property. He couldn't help but smile at the message from his sibling.