Story Scenes and Oneshots

Heart's Call

A fluff I promised Jedi_Raptor I'd make some time ago, but never got around to until now. Headbonk.
Sorry I didn't do it before, but here it is now. It may provoke some slight sadness, because it is very fluffy and it concerns our Emeraldduo, so....apologies in advance if it does. Still, I promised.

Also, I worked hard to make this at least Somewhat authentic sounding. Apologies if it isn't. I'm not that great at just making up Techno's humor off the top of my head. That was his specialty.

Also, a disclaimer. This is an AU set in modern times. I have zero intention of actually attempting to portray Techno the real-life streamer, or Phil or anyone else. This is the usual Oneshot depicting our boys. Nothing more.

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Philza leaned his head against the window of the airplane, watching the ground flow past underneath him. It drew closer and closer as the plane descended to the airstrip and finally made its relatively smooth landing on the pavement. With a quick glance about him, Phil adjusted the mask that covered the lower half of his face and flipped his hood over his head. A terrible attempt at hiding his identity, but a necessary one if he wanted to meet Technoblade without being recognized. Pulling his sunglasses out of his carry-on bag, he slid them on and stood up, waiting for a break in the line of people who shuffled by.

Nobody seemed to know him as he got his bag and made his way towards the front of the plane. An attendant smiled at him and wished him a pleasant day. She seemed sincere.

At least the hallway was decently clear of people. Philza strode down it, texting Techno that he was here and coming out. For a moment he glanced around without sight of his friend. So many people were walking back and forth, checking their luggage and talking to each other that at first he couldn't see him. But he made his way through the crowds and stepped out into a clearer space and then his eyes lit on a single person whom he recognized instantly.

A young man, looking to be in his late teens or early twenties, was just getting up from his chair. Scruffy brown hair combined with glasses and a generally lanky appearance served to make him look like a nerd. He wore a hoodie, but he hadn't zipped up the front, so his shirt underneath was visible. It was white with a single crown pictured in the middle of it.

It was Techno. Walking up to Phil with a slightly ducked head and both hands in his pockets, he said quietly, "You know you're not foolin' anyone with that lame disguise, right, old man?"

Phil snorted. "Well no one's said anything so far, mate." Then he grinned. "It's good seeing you too."

Techno made a face and dodged his friend's attempt to pat his head. "Come on," he said, "I got you some food at the house."

They walked through the airport, both quiet until they got to the car. Techno helped Phil put his trunk in the back and they drove off to Techno's house. Then they talked.

"Tommy was upset he couldn't come." Philza remarked, glancing out the window at the sight of the Californian city sliding by. "He tried bribing his parents, but they said he was still grounded from last time he swore at them."

He could hear the smirk in Techno's voice as he replied. "Really should've tried sellin' their house. Wasted opportunity to show off clout there." He went silent for a while after that, and let Phil talk about Wilbur's sudden popularity as a songwriter, Kristin's promise to not die on Minecraft with his character while he was gone and Tommy's recent trips with Ranboo and Tubbo.

When they pulled up at the house, Techno turned off the car and sat there a moment, gazing at nothing. Philza glanced at him, waiting to see what was on his mind. "Phil?" Techno said eventually. "I'm...I'm glad it's just us for a bit."