Fly Free - [Technoblade x reader]

Chapter 16 - Training and Talking

"What do you mean you want me to fight you?" Techno's eyes widened, taking a slight step back as [y/n] drew closer to his face.

"Like we did in the forest before, like how we trained each other, like how we 'pretended' to fight in that mission!" She stood up on her tiptoes to regain the space Techno had put between the two. Her smile was wide and eyes wide with eagerness.

"Wha- where's this come from?" Techno asked, ignoring the rising heat on his cheeks.

The Elytrian lifted off her toes and flapped her wings to rise off the ground, hovering just above Techno so that he looked up at her. "I just-" She started before trailing off.

Upon seeing the conflict in the winged girl he cocked his head and furrowed his brows. [y/n] was normally so confident, so bold with what she wanted to say. For her to be quiet...something must be bothering her pretty bad.

"I loved it so much, before we started the rebellion, when we met up every day to train together." She paused, "I kinda miss it..." Techno felt his ears perk up, "A-and, when we fought together yesterday in the forest, I realised how much I still have to learn about sword fighting, and defending myself..."

She trailed off again, but before Techno could respond she continued, "And I miss talking to you too..." This made him stop whatever train of thought he had in his mind. "I miss learning about you and your brothers. It feels like it's all business stuff now, with Pogtopia. And don't get me wrong, I love helping the hybrids and making a better future and all that crap." She let out a small giggle, "But, I always feel as if I'm being held back, except when I'm with you."

She quietened again, leaving only the sound of her huffing from her vent. She missed being with him? I mean it was true that they hadn't really had the 'quality time' they used to have in a couple of weeks, but she seemed so desperate to be with him. That, and training, like they used to.

He looked into her eyes, she was now level with him, having floated down to stand on the ground again. He opened his mouth, almost begging for something to come out.

Sensing her companion was having some trouble understanding her, she decided to elaborate.

"I was just having an argument with Phil..." She grabbed her arms, squeezing them gently.

"What about?" Techno asked softly.

"I mentioned about him teaching me to sword fight, and he didn't take it well. He just won't let me do it. But I want... no, I need to get stronger. That's why you should continue to teach me!" Her voice started to raise again. "I've gotten so far already, and though I'll be going behind my uncle's back on this one, it's for the greater good."

He didn't ask why Phil was so against her sword fighting, he assumed it was not the right time to ask.

"Ok."

"Huh?" Her feather-like ears perked up.

"I'll continue to teach you, I won't lie..." He felt the blush on his cheeks become more obvious, "I kinda missed it too." Her cheeks mirrored his, with both the hybrids now profusely blushing.

"W-well, umm." She stuttered, "I propose we just do it whenever we have a spare moment, is that ok with you?" She pointed a finger his way trying to avoid eye contact by tilting her head away from the Piglin who stood directly in front of her.

"Ummm, yeah." He answered shortly, aware of the blush trying to get it to disappear, yet confused about why it was there in the first place.

"Are you free now then?" Her enthusiasm seemingly replaced her flustered state, "I know you said Sam let you have the next day or two off again, and if you don't have to get back home right away..."