To Be a Hero

Chapter 9

    After their talk, Tubbo accompanied Ranboo and his groceries home as the two talked. Sure, the taller boy could have just teleported, but this was more entertaining as they made each other laugh. Plus, it gave Toby the extra reassurance that his friend was ok. As soon as they made it there, they said goodbye, and parted ways for the night.

After doing a quick perimeter sweep, just to be safe, he went home himself. It wasn't until he was back in his pajamas and laying down to sleep that he realized his head was starting to throb. Damn- he really hated these headaches, though this one wasn't too bad, just annoying at this point. He opted to ignore it. It was probably just from using his powers so much after not using them for years...he tried to ignore it as he drifted off to sleep.

That next day followed the standard routine. Wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast (and take something for your headache if needed), walk to school with Tommy (who would often ramble about random nonsense, from what girls he liked in their grade or what music he was listening to.) School went smoothly. Ranboo and Tubbo gave each other a look that luckily the others were too distracted to notice. They had their classes, got some homework, then Tommy and Toby said goodbye to their friends and headed home.

"What do you think of this new hero, Toby?" Tommy asked as they made their way home, "I haven't really heard your opinion on him"

Toby started a bit, before thening to his brother, "Oh I don't know, I think he's kind of cool I guess. I dunno...he's still kind of new, he's bound to make mistakes right?"

Tommy waved a hand, "Everyone makes mistakes, even heroes. You know how many times Techno has burned down a government building?"

"Were all of those accidents though..?"

"Hm, well maybe not all of them, but definitely some!"

"But what about Tubbo's power...controlling people...that's kind of scary isn't it?"

Tommy shrugged, "I mean, it would be if he were a villain maybe, but he's not. He uses his powers for good, so I can't really complain, can I? Someone's powers don't determine whether they're a good person, y'know? You worry too much Toby."

Toby couldn't help but stare at his brother after this surprising, almost heartfelt sentiment. Be smiled

"Well I suppose you're right..that was really sweet Tommy."

Then Tommy seemed to realize he had an image to uphold, shrugging and crossing his arms while putting on a scowl. "Yeah, well, if powers did determine personality or whatever then Techno would be even more insufferable than he already is-"

He paused, seeming to think, before adding, "also if you tell anyone I got all sentimental I'll end you-"

Toby laughed at that as they kept walking home.

"Seriously, I will murder you! I have a reputation to keep!"

-

They made it home after that with no trouble, and after a few hours doing homework (and doing stuff that was actually enjoyable for a little bit) they were called down to help set up for dinner. They faced down the stairs, which earned them both a look from Kristin. Wilbur was setting plates while Phil was pulling the food out of the oven. However, their pink haired brother was nowhere to be seen.

"Where's Techno?" Tommy asked.

"Out on patrol still I assume" Wilbur answered, going to get silverware, "He texted me earlier saying that he might be late...something about him having a bad feeling something's gonna happen. You know how he gets."

Both Tommy and Toby nodded. Techno would stay out late on a bad feeling, patrolling into the morning. And the crazy part was that usually he was right. It was almost a second power of his, though Toby was pretty sure he just had good intuition or something. The first time it had happened he hadn't texted anyone, and caused a small panic in Philza and Kristin. He'd ended up fighting and apprehending members of a group that were planning on planting a bomb.