Building a Bridge

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Tommy pokes his head out of the alleyway looking for the man from yesterday and any increase in guards, just in case. Finding neither, he steps out and turns to face his older brother, smiles and whispers;

"The coast is clear." Earning him a slight nod.

"HEY, WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!" They heard someone yell as were running and bumping into many people along the way. Laughing, they run faster and faster until- "GAH!" Tommy screamed as he was stopped from his fun by a wall, or so he thought. "What the- W-WOAH heyyy, sorry for running into you there... haha, ahem, anyways so sorry, I promise we'll slow down next time." I yelped at the tall, scary person in front of me.

"You need to come with me." That was all they said as they grabbed my arm and started to drag me towards the fancy building that I was always so afraid of, Tubbo sprinted after me, pleading with the man. The man grabs Tubbo and brings us both to that dreaded building.

For what felt like hours, we were yelling, struggling, and crying, 'till our voices and muscles were sore and were reduced to sniffling and lagging behind. He pushed us inside the building and lead us to a door. He put Tubbo's wrist in his left hand, and knocked with his right.

"Yes? Who is it?" A voice called out from inside, the man responded with
"Hey, we need to talk."
"Oh, of course. We do need to talk anyway." The door opens and I hear a sharp gasp.

"TECHNO, WHAT THE HELL!?" Tubbo and I wince and slightly flinch at the screeching.
"I found him, he had a friend who wouldn't stop bothering me, though." The man now known as 'Techno' said calmly
"Techno... I told you not to, yet you refused to respect my perspective and KIDNAPPED CHILDREN? Technoblade, I think you should go back home." The other man heavily sighs and turns to us,
"I am so so so sorry about him! He is so rude, isn't he? Here, come into my room, I'll get you some water and food if you're hungry or anything."

Technoblade scoffs and starts to retreat to his room. "Fine, don't thank me for getting your money back, whatever! I don't care!" Technoblade complains.

The other man sighs once again, turns to us, and says "I am so sorry about him, he seems rude, but I promise he's nice once you get to know him." He walks towards the bed and sits down, beckoning us to sit with him. Tubbo and I sit next to him still slightly keeping our distance,
"I truly am sorry for what he did, you must have been so afraid of being suddenly taken away like that, right? How about I go ask the staff for something to eat or drink? How does that sound?"
Well, clearly, Tubbo and I jump at the opportunity, "Yes we would, Rosa Potum and some cake, please." I say in a hurry.
"And some water and bread, please" Tubbo added.

It is so good. I cannot express to you how amazing this food is. I have never had food as good as this, then again I've been homeless all my life so I never could get good stuff like this, but my point still stands that this cake is awesome!
"Ah, I haven't introduced myself have I? How rude of me. I apologize. my name is Philza Minecraft, but you can call me Phil. What are your names, if I may?"
"Tubbo" Tubbo said flashing a bright smile. I debated with myself whether or not to give him my name, What's the harm? theres not much he can do besides give it to the authorities. No one knows our names, and there are plenty people who look like us anyway.
"...Tommy..." I finally decide, still unsure.
"Lovely names, the both of you," Philza says with a small smile.
"Oh um... I hope this isn't rude of me to say but Techno was right, you are the thief, may I please have my money if it's not too troublesome?" Philza braved
"Sure, whatever, I'm sorry for taking it." I utter, handing him the pouch,
"Thank you, that means a lot. And apology accepted" Philza said.

"Where are your parents? I won't tell them about this, but I do need to know where to drop you off to make sure you don't get into trouble." I stopped, my heartbeat increased, my breath quickened, thoughts starting to race, I couldn't breathe- "Hey Tommy you gonna finish that cake?" Tubbo asked, clearly sensing my panic, I shake my head "Oh yeah, no you can have it." I hand Tubbo the plate and he takes it, still eyeing me to see if I'm ok. I let out a breath I hadn't known I was holding, I look back at Philza and see him absolutely smitten-none the wiser to what had just transpired, I turn to Tubbo and I see him shake his head in the direction of Philza, wanting to know if telling Philza was ok,
"We don't have parents" I say shortly,
"O-oh, I'm so sorry for bringing up what must be a sensitive topic for you" Philza sputtered, the air was suddenly so thick you could cut it with a longsword
"Well, you got what you wanted, yeah? We best be off now, bye." I hurriedly state, making a beeline for Tubbo and then the door.
"W-wait, please wait." Philza pleaded while jogging towards us
"What." I blurt out, not meaning to sound as mean as it came out.
"U-uh, well... I just wanted to tell you guys that we have space at my house, and I'm sure both my boys wouldn't mind two more brothers, but that only is if you want, you don't have to" Philza offered. I couldn't believe my ears. I felt warm, so warm I almost smiled (almost) but I was quick to halt that longing for love and affection with more realistic thoughts; 'What if they find out we're witches? What would happen? What if they don't want us in general? We would be all alone in an area we didn't know without street cred, we would be doomed and I am never going to let that happen to Tubbo, not ever.'