Hidden in the Depths

Chapter 17

The sun had only slightly moved across the sky when the three humans spotted their pod and beginnings of a base in the distance. It has barely been two hours, most likely, for a trip that would usually take them a full day, maybe even more. Techno hated admitting it, but Tubbo was right about how useful their relationship with Blorp could be. And so far, he hadn't hurt or endangered any of them.

Quite the opposite, he had just protected them from a pack of predators like they were his kids. Covered them and refused to leave their side, taking hits despite him being able to easily overpower the ones that got too close. Just because he didn't want to leave them unprotected.

It was starting to get difficult to continue not trusting the large creature.

Techno glanced over to the side, spotting the smaller creature swimming beside Blorp, staying close to it's parent. The two were in constant communication, chirping and clicking at each other as they made their way back to the Pod, bumping into each other occasionally in what Techno assumes are affectionate gestures. While he was starting to tolerate the presence of Blorp, having two large creatures around was not something he appreciated.

Tubbo was still trying to figure out a name, but so far he has only come up with terrible ideas. Blorp was already stupid, but he won't accept anything that has a curse word hidden inside, which seems to be his newest trend in naming things. Teenagers...

Fit beside him reached up to his mask, opening communication as soon as he was sure they were fully in reach. His other hand still clung tightly to Blorp's hair, not wanting to fall off so close to home. "Cellbit? Pac? This is Fit, can you hear me?"

There was a second where there was no reply, leaving the group a little nervous. The pod looks fine, maybe the communication is just broken. They were definitely in reach by now, so the others should be able to get their signal. But soon enough, Cellbit's voice finally crackled to life through the coms.

"Yes, we can. Are you guys okay?"

"We're fine. Blorp took us to a large quartz deposit. We have a bunch of quartz for multiple solar panels. We also found a second creature that came back with us."

"Another one?"

"Yes, we think it's Blorp's child. It's smaller and stays close to his side. It could also be a mate, but I think it's too small for that."

"And you're sure that this one is safe to be around?"

"So far it's been friendly. It helped Blorp chase off some predators trying to eat us."

"Wait hold on, you were attacked?!"

Techno stopped listening at this point, more focused on making sure Tubbo does not try to swim over to the smaller creature. Again. "Just because Blorp allows you to hold on to him doesn't mean this one will!" The teen pouted, unsuccessfully trying to free his arm from Techno's grip. "You just have to rip the fun out of everything." Tubbo will be the reason he grows white hairs in his twenties...

Finally, they reached their temporary home, Blorp slowing down to a halt right beside the newly constructed base. The smaller creature stopped right beside him, chirping curiously at the weird structure, but didn't make a move to try and touch it. Instead, it stayed by it's parent's side. Better for Techno's nerves, really. And for Cellbit and Pac, who are most definitely looking down through the window in the hatch to catch a glimpse at the two creatures.

Techno couldn't really tell with the current angle he had and the sun right behind the pod, but he was certain he can spot a shadow in the window, so something or someone was definitely right on top of it. But for now it was safer to let them stay in there until the new base is completed.