Blood God TechnoDad

Recovery

Techno watched Tubbo happily pulling vegetables out of the garden as he started dinner. After the Schlatt ordeal, Techno's anxiety caused him to turn down all jobs offered and stay home. He'd set aside a small fund just in case, but that was starting to run low.

With a sigh, he set down the knife and popped his stiff shoulder. Thankfully, Tubbo's wounds weren't entirely permanent, a few small scars were all that remained.

"Tubs! Why don't you come inside? It's getting late!" Techno called through the open window.

"One second, Dad!" Tubbo called back and grabbed his basket. He waved goodbye to the bees and skipped inside.

Techno smiled as he set down the basket, "Alright, let's see what you got."

After dinner, the pair sat in front of the fireplace. Techno was sharpening and cleaning his weapons, making extra care not to throw his shoulder out again. Tubbo watched him and kept nervously staring at the blood.

"I'm sure you have questions. Go ahead and ask," Techno said as he set down the sword and picked up an axe.

Tubbo looked down, "Did you enjoy killing those men?"

Techno paused and sighed, "Somewhat, yes. However, I killed those men to protect you."

He continued sharpening the blade, Tubbo unconsciously scooting a little further away.

"How many people have you killed?" Tubbo asked, a little scared of the answer.

"I don't know the number. It's been a lot though," Techno looked at the now frightened Tubbo and set down the axe, "I don't kill for sport. Only if needed."

"What do you mean 'needed'? You shouldn't kill at all!" Tubbo scooted a little further away.

Techno reached for him, only for Tubbo to flinch at his touch causing him to pull away quickly, "Tubs, I do it to protect people, you especially. I don't kill random targets, they're normally evil people."

"Normally?"

Tubbo looked at him as Techno hesitated, "Well they're not always alone. I try to just knock out any surrounding guards rather than kill them."

Tubbo fell silent and Techno returned to sharpening his axe. Tubbo took a deep breath, "Do you kill children?"

The question threw Techno off guard and his hand slipped, his palm sliding across the blade. He quickly set the axe down and grabbed a bandage, wrapping it around his hand while Tubbo watched.

Tubbo waited for him to come back, "Do you?"

Techno sighed, "Yes, I've been ordered to kill children as well. It's not something I'm proud of."

Quickly getting up, Tubbo ran upstairs. His whole world was crumbling around him. He'd always thought Techno as this great hero, yet in truth, he was nothing but a liar and a murderer. He heard Techno coming upstairs and he grabbed a sword off the wall in a panic.

"Tubs? Where are you-" Techno reached the top of the steps and quickly jumped out of the way as Tubbo clumsily jabbed at him with the sword.

Tubbo's arms were burning as he continued to attack Techno, the man quickly getting out of the way. Techno's instinct kicked in and he quickly disarmed Tubbo and pinned him against the wall, quickly letting go when he cried out in pain.

"Tubs- I'm sorry- I didn't mean-"

Tubbo turned and punched him, "Get away from me! You're just a liar and a murderer and I don't know why you've kept me alive for this long!"

Techno took a step back from his words, "Tubs- I- You're not a job, you're my son."

"No! No I'm not! I hate you!" Tubbo started crying and turned to run, only to be pulled into a hug.

"Tubbo, please, please, listen to me. I should have told you earlier and I'm sorry that I hid it from you. I just- I wanted you to have a normal life," Techno closed his eyes, "I'm sorry I'm not the man you think I am."

Tubbo froze and started crying, "I'm sorry I said I hate you, I don't hate you! And and I'm sorry for trying to kill you and and and-"

"It's ok, Tubs. I don't blame you. That was a fairly tame reaction," Techno softly laughed and let Tubbo go.

Tubbo hesitantly picked up the sword and looked at Techno, "Can you teach me how to fight? I want to be able to protect myself if they come again."

Techno took it from him, "I'd love to. Maybe next time you'll actually kill me," Techno smiled but immediately panicked as Tubbo burst into tears, "Tubs don't cry- I was just joking! There's no way you'd ever be able to kill me!"

Tubbo just burst into more tears and Techno pulled him into a hug, contradicting himself over and over until he just gave up and waited for Tubbo to stop crying.

After tears were dried, Techno sent Tubbo to bed and finished cleaning his weapons. He set them aside and watched Tubbo sleep, comforting him when the boy started shaking in his sleep.

Techno climbed into bed with him and pulled him close, Tubbo melting into his embrace and his nightmare dispelled.