mirror in his eyes ︱ sbi royalty / farmer au

chapter 9

"Why wouldn't I be?" 

Techno looked at Wilbur's stunned expression. 

"No, you can't be serious, how would we even pull that off?" 

"I told you, we look identical, there's barely a difference between us, other than maybe the hair which isn't an issue we couldn't take care of." 

Wilbur took a while to think about the offer. It would finally give him a chance on a proper life, maybe even a proper family for once. 

"You were right, I have no clue what your life is like and it's unfair that I get to inherit a throne of a kingdom who's people I don't know while you live your life in poverty." 

It felt wrong for him to say this. He should be thinking of himself right now. He should be worried about getting back into the castle instead of talking to Wil. He should be asking Karl about how he's been, he should be doing what Phil would do. 

"I want to switch our lives. Even if it only be for a short while, I want to experience it." 

Wilbur still seemed to be speechless. The oportunity that was just thrown at his feet was something everyone else in the town would kill themselves and their family for. 

"I don't know what to say." 

That was the only thing he could think of. And it was the truth. He had no clue how to react to this situation. 

Techno shot a sympathetic smile at the younger. 

"You just have to agree Wil. Look around you. All of this could be yours before tomorrow morning. All I'm asking is a week. A week in which you take my responsibilties as crown prince, a week in which you get to experience life without worries about money and potatoes and a week that I get to be a normal human being."

Tommy. He was flying through Wilburs thoughts the entire time, rarely crossing the top of his head to remind him of his existence. 

"I can't just leave Tommy, what will he do?" 

"I'll take care of him. Everything that you did before, I will do." 

The brunet still seemed spectical, but Techno wouldn't let this oportunity die out like this. 

Not when he was his dream of finally living this close. Not when the odds stood as perfect as they did at that moment, not when Wilbur was practically already convinced. 

"What do I have to do?" 

Technos eyes lid up. Excitement rushed through his veins as he heard the youngers words. Freedom. Merely a glimpse away from him now. 

"Come with me, I'll explain it to you." 

Techno focused on the road ahead of him again and started walking, slower this time. Wilbur tightened his grip around the guitar and followed suit. 

For a while they walked like this in silence, just quietly trying to process what was about to happen. 

"Where are we going?" It was Wilbur that eventually broke the peaceful quietness. 

"You'll see, just trust me." The brunet rolled his eyes. As much as he respected Techno, the older tended to speak in miracles that he couldn't always understand. 

But there was nothing else to do other than listen to him and follow in silence again.  

They had long passed the borders of the village, following a small path in the woods surrounding the kingdom. The air felt lighter among the trees, like every breath they took refreshed their minds. 

"We're almost there." Wilbur hadn't tried to disturb Techno's peaceful walk until he would speak himself. 

"Mind telling me where that is now?" 

But he didn't recieve an answer. He just kept going with the royal infront of him steadily keeping their hurried pace. 

That's when the brunet spotted it. A small house in the distance, surrounded by trees, almost impossible to spot in the dimm light of the forest. 

The small rays of sunlight shining through the crowns of the trees made it appear in a mystical way Wilbur couldn't quite describe. It emitted a feeling of home, nostalgia even. As if he'd seen it long before. It felt safe. 

"This is it." Techno's deep voice brought the younger back to reality. 

"What is this place?" Wilbur hadn't even noticed how out of breath he was from the long walk and the stunning view infront of him. 

"Memories." Was all the brunet could get out of Techno. The older really did speak in miracles. 

But it wasn't long until Wilbur would understand what he meant by that. Techno took a few steps closer to the house, when the door suddenly opened. The loud creeks disturbing the comforting silence of the woods. 

"Techno? Is that really you?" A tall figure was standing in the doorway, squinting their eyes at the two travellers on their porch. 

"It is, old friend." Techno smiled. It seemed genuine. Wilbur hadn't seem him smile like that before. Like he didn't hide any part of what he was feeling. Like his expression was a pure mirror of his emotions. 

"It's been ages, how have you been?" 

The other person was smiling as well now, their white teeth glowing against the dark shadows on their face. It was difficult to even make out any of their features besides that. 

Wilbur stood a few steps away from the two as Techno went in to hug his friend. He didn't really know what to do in this situation, seeing that he didn't know Techno's friend. 

"Please, come in. Can I offer you some tea?" The tall figure was already walking back into the house, rambling on and on about the different kinds of tea they had aquired over the years.

Techno gestured for Wilbur to follow him as well and quickly stepped through the door frame. 

The house was surprisingly warm compared to the fresh forest air. Wilbur let his gaze fly around the room, studying the neatly arranged funiture. It was still hard to make out details in the barely lit room but his eyes slowly adjusted to the light. 

"So who are you?" The tall man suddenly asked, grabbing Wilbur's attention. 

"My name is Wilbur, it's nice to meet you uh-" 

"Ranboo." 

word count : 1030 

a / n 

Okay, uhm so so sorry for the long break, i promise i didn't forget about his book . But since I'm ill rn and therefore not in school , I have some time and my motivation is back on track :D 

Genuinely thank you so much for everyone that comments on the story and those who vote , you guys are awesome and the best motivation I could ask for . 

Really hope you enjoyed this chapter and are just as excited as I am to see where this story is going :)