Techno Wilbur, 18
Y/n 13
Tommy, 11
Tubbo, 11
Funnel, 2 (aka 10 or 11)
It was now late January, you had completely moved back into your home.
It warmed your heart to see the townspeople all join together to do this for you. It really did. You did feel bad for having to rely on them so much though.
You woke up early and got ready for the day. Wearing a simple everyday outfit you headed outside draping your winter cloak over your body and taking your bow off the wall and bringing it with you.
Flying was something you still hadn't learned yet, its not like anyone in the village knew how to fly anyway. You didn't mind walking either so it wasn't like you were complaining. The walk into town was only a 10 minute walk so it really wasn't too far.
Today you were just going shopping for groceries and then meet with Mr Joy so he could teach you how to use a bow. Hence why you brought it with you. It was a Saturday, and it was the only day he'd be free. You really enjoyed his lessons.
Right now the town was a little busy. Some traveling merchants were there selling their belongings for money, some more expensive than others.
While looking around I seen a fermilar looking pair of horns.. was that.. Jschlatt?
What?
You haven't seen him in a while. Last time you checked he'd moved away for his father's new job. And that was while you were conscious.
He looked very different but his ram horns were a big give away. There was someone with him.. they looked to be about Tommy's age, brown hair covering their face and you could just make out small horns growing from his head.
You turned away from the two and continued on with shopping you weren't gonna interact with him, you never really knew him very well anyway.
Every now and again, you'd see those who used to bully you in school, and you would always run away as fast as possible before they even acknowledged you.
Jschlatt was.. alright. He didn't ignore you, you two just never bothered to talk to one another. Just a simple wave from when he'd come over for play dates with Wilbur and Techno, but that would be it.
No words would be exchanged at all unless necessary.
Continuing on with your day, Ms McCoy was walking you back to your home. She would usually bring you halfway, then turn back while you headed all the way back home. So that's what you did.
Walking along the path by yourself was different.
Usually, it would be a Saturday and you and Phil would be coming back from your shopping spree with bags of groceries, enough to feed a whole family.
Now it was just you, with enough food to last one person a few days.
You could make out the outline of your home and continued to walk towards it. It was still early January so it was still quite cold outside. You could see your own breath.
When you got there, two people were waiting outside the house.
It was Jschlatt and.. the smaller kid with long brown hair.
''Jschlatt?''
You called over to him, walking up onto the porch.
He turned around to meet you. He had red eyes and dark brown hair, his horns curled up and around his ears like one of a ram.
''Is Phil home?''
Not even a hello. But then again, you were used to it by now.
''I haven't seen anyone from my family in over a year.'' I said honestly. Before unlocking the door and opening it. ''Do you want to come inside, it is quite cold.''
He nodded gently pushing the kid inside first before coming inside himself. You closed the door behind him.
''Honestly though, where is Phil?'' Jschlatt asked again laughing as if what you said before was a joke.
You honestly had no idea. Everyone in town said he abandoned you. Then Techno left, and Wilbur already had a family to take care of. He left while you were venerable, weak and unconscious. You had no idea what was going on. But you only knew what the villagers told you.
''I.. I'm not sure..'' You said again, walking towards the kitchen and placing the groceries on the table.
''I was in a coma, and when I woke up, they were all long gone.''
Jschlatt seemed surprised. He stared at you as if looking for any lies in your words. He didn't find any. He had known you to be honest, shy but honest.
And when you grew wings he knew some of the story, mostly from Sally. She had told him the general idea of what happened. But she had said nothing about them abandoning you. As far as he was concerned you were still unconscious, or dead.
''Really?'' He asked. Phil was someone he knew to be a great father. But, abandoning his daughter, his only daughter? Now that was new.
''No wonder when I asked for him, people were judging me.'' He said.
''They won't tell you either, huh?'' You asked unpacking the food.
''Nope. Not even you? You should have a right to know. He's your dad.''
''Yeah.. when they found me, I had only just woken up. Ms Joy found me. She even called him a Monster. I was so confused at the time. Didn't know what she was talking about.'' You smiled sadly.
''Do you live by yourself?'' He asked to which you nodded.
''Yeah. I don't have anywhere else to go. I have no idea where Wilbur, Tommy or Techno are, let alone Phil.''
Jschlatt looked down at the boy beside him. He seemed nervous.
''Y/n. Can I ask you a favour.''
You were confused. This was the most you'd ever spoken to the guy, and now he's asking for a favour?
''I was gonna ask Phil but, he clearly isn't here.'' He laughed nervously before swallowing.
''Y/n.. this is Tubbo, he's my brother.. and.. I can't take care of him anymore.. I don't have the money. Could.. could you take him. Give him a good life.'' He asked-no, he was practically begging from where he stood looking directly at you now.
Tubbo looked up at his brother, clearly not knowing this was why they came here.
''Schlatt.. I-''
''Please. Y/n.. I know I don't know you, but, please.. I'll do anything.'' He begged, pleaded with you.
You stood there, actually considering it.
Jschlatt knew he couldn't take care of him, that's why he brought him here.. in search of Phil. But he didn't find Phil, he found you. So, right now, he was taking his chances and placing his bets. Mabe, just mabe, this one time, he'll win.
''H-how about you stay the night. It is cold outside and-''
''Y/n, I need an answer now.'' Jschlatt spoke, more seriously this time. Tubbo looked confused and scared. No longer holding his brother's hand but now standing beside him instead.
''.. fine, I can take care of him. But if you find them, my family I mean.. when you go.. Will you tell me? Find them for me?'' You said at last.
Jschlatt looked over to you, a relieved expression on his face.
''Thank you, and of course I will.''
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''Papa?''
Funnel called out to his.. her father, only to receive no answer. Filled with worry and concern, Funnel walked outside to look for him. Tommy was fast asleep in bed, you could still hear his faint snores from outside.
''Dad?'' Funnel called again, only to receive no answer.
Funnel turned to the crow on his.. her shoulder.
''Can you fly around, to see if you can find him.. I'm worried.'' Funnel asked the bird.
Shadow took off into the sky completely blending in with the night sky. Funnel continued to look around the forest. It was pitch black, only seeing the endless amount of trees that surrounded her.
She heard the loud caw of her bird and began to make her way towards it.
Sadly, it was not the sight she was hoping to see.
She made her way through the dark forest, landing on a cliff, below her was a huge crater, one big enough to swallow a whole country. At one side she seen a flag, she couldn't make out the colors. Then she seen Wilbur.
Standing tall, infront of Phil, her grandfather who was holding a diamond sword.
She grew more worried, but when she tried to move, she couldn't. It was as if she was glued to the floor sinking into the ground.
Then, she witnessed Phil stab her father, who only smiled.
She tried to scream but nothing ever came, no sound, no movement. Like she was stuck in time.
Then she jumped up off her bed, sweat dripped of her, and tears running down her face. She cradled herself on the bed, trying to stop herself from shaking.
''Funnel!'' Wilbur rushed into Funnels room, worry laced in his expression and it only fell more when he seen her.
''Hey, Shh, it's okay..''
Wilbur tried to soothe Funnel, but, when Funnel looked at her father's chest, where Phil had stabbed him in her dream, she seen a blue marking. Exactly where the sword peirced his skin.
And it didn't go away.