A tale of Humans and Hybrids

Chapter 6

Techno groaned as he was pulled up to his feet, his arms secured behind his back by what he assumed to be one of the hybrids that lived here. From the quick glance he was able to get, it reminded him of an Enderman. But it had mismatched eyes, one green and one red. It also had horns and a tail, but the rest matched the typical Enderman. Someone else had been there too, but they had disappeared before he could see them. Probably following the order of what the Enderman had said.

Suddenly he began to feel weird and the air became freezing cold. He had to close his eyes as a sudden wave of nausea hit him. The ground beneath his feet disappeared for a second, the only thing holding him upright was the strong grip of the Enderman. He opened his eyes again when his feet hit the floor and was greeted by the inside of a house. The Enderman must have teleported him in here... he never knew that they can do that. Yes, they can transport patches of dirt or sand, but he never heard of Enderman moving alive beings.

It was a single big room, decorated with plants, chest and what looked like a small bar? Or just a counter... it had a brewing stand and cauldron on it. Right across from the entrance was a large balcony with a roof over it and to his right a room with what looked like a lava pool. On his left was an... aquarium? It was open at the top... and pretty large for an aquarium. From what he can tell by the balcony view, this must be the large house on top of the floating island.

A noise to his left caught his attention. There was movement in the aquarium... wait... is that a mermaid? He had heard of these creatures by sailors who hunt dolphins and aquatic hybrids. Footsteps came from the door and soon two more hybrids entered the room. One was shorter and it's arms turned a mix of yellow and orange, small flames dancing around its skin. A blaze hybrid, he had never heard of one before.

The other was a tiny bit taller and had green skin. A slime, perhaps? Another two hybrids appeared soon after. One had blue and white wings and glowing green eyes. It's skin was also a mix of blue and grey. A phantom. Right behind him was a much younger looking hybrid with tiny white wings and feather ears, like the winged hybrid he had met. It looked similar to him... blonde hair, blue eyes, wings and feathers. Maybe this is his child?

More and more hybrids started to filter into the room, all of them keeping their eyes on Techno, who was still being held on his knees by the Enderman. He could see a bee, a really tiny one that he just couldn't identify, one that looked like it was literally made out of Stardust. The thing that shocked Techno the most was just how human they all looked, with the exception of the Enderman. But the winged hybrid he had been looking for was nowhere in sight.

The Enderman began to talk again, probably telling the others about how he found Techno. He may not be able to understand Enderspeak, but he sure as hell knows that this hybrid sounds pissed. Perhaps it's a leader? Or just angry that a human managed to infiltrate their home. The small winged hybrid soon nodded frantically at something the Enderman said, chirping just like the older hybrid. The Phantom nodded as well and more gestures of agreement came from the others.

If only he could understand what they were talking about!

Soon the star-hybrid stepped forward and knelt down in front of Techno. It's eyes glowed like actually stars, his hair flowing and glittering like the night sky. "How did you get in here? How did you find this place?" It can speak English! Oh thank Prime!

"I walked over the stone path in the river. A crow led me here." "A crow?" "Yes. It spent the last day with me... I was looking for someone." The hybrid stared at him for a moment, confusion written all over it's face. "Could it be... that this person is a hybrid? Perhaps with dark wings and blonde hair? Chirps like a bird?" "Yes! That's him! Does he live here?" Glowing eyes scanned his face, as if searching for something.