Scared and Blind

Chapter 2

Tommy's lip trembled as he started heaving. Oh no. oh nononono this couldn't be happening- He wasn't supposed to- He could feel the tears drip like lava on his cheeks.

Not in front of Technoblade!

He shut his eyes tight. Honestly, not being able to see the other's reaction made this all so much worse. The way a person is supposed to interact with the pig is through the subtle tells the king makes. Is he unhappy? Face becomes more impassive. Is he anxious? Fingers slightly reaching for his weapon and longer stares.

And now there's none of that! All he can do is pray that his tears stop and that he hasn't embarrassed himself too much. Oh god why did this have to happen- Techno will think he's such a loser- The pig won't want them to hang out ever again-

"Tommy what happened?" Techno asked again, but quieter.

He blubbered about an incident with a witch and when it came time to get rid of the potion effects it didn't work and please don't think he's bad he had tried so so hard to get rid of it! He sniffled and continued to shake. This is it. This is how he will have to live his life now on. No more pretty flowers nor pretty houses to look at. No more fun wars with his friends. No more…

"Tommy, can I hug you?"

Tommy's heart stopped for a second, but then he nodded awkwardly in the other's direction. He could feel uncertain hands wrap around his shoulders and a cape wrap around him. He stayed still, unsure how to react. "We'll find a way to get through this okay? No need to worry just trust me."

And the boy nodded again. Yeah. Yeah! If anyone could help it had to be Techno! The guy is practically Einstein! This stupid blindness could finally go away! Grinning, he burried his head in the man's shoulder and finished crying. Strangely he didn't want to let go, so he stayed there. Safe.

A few minutes later Technoblade let go and started walking towards the plane. Tommy started walking too, although very unbalanced and slow. "So I guess I won't be seeing your castle hm?" And thats the truth- for now at least. The reason why he was supposed to come today was because he had bugged Techno enough to be shown a guided tour of his castle.

"Heh. Now get in."

"Do you *really* want me to drive us?"

"Of course not nerd. I'm driving. Now get in."

Instead of replying, he entered the vehicle. Flying blind honestly wasn't that bad when you weren't the one piloting. To be fair, on the way here he had crashed multiple times since he had trouble finding the Antarctic Empire's direction.

After a minute, Techno said "We're here to find Phil. He knows more about potions than I." Which seemed perfectly reasonable actually. As he felt them park, he got out of the plane.

He started walking but flinched when his arm got slightly squeezed. "This way." And he was lead the way by his friend. Walking took a while but they got there.

He was gently pushed onto a couch. "Be right back," and then he was alone. Tommy nervously bit his lip, a bad habit he's had since forever. The chill wasn't so obvious when he was deep inside thankfully.

Honestly he still doesn't understand why he came here. The encounter with the witch had been hours ago near his Bay. The teen should've just came back to his home- less dangerous then driving across the world! Tommy's sure Techno would've understood right?

While pondering these thoughts, he suddenly heard the door open behind him. "Techno?" And he stopped himself from reflexively turning around because he has to stop that habit or else he would look dumb. He also tries to keep his eyes shut A deep 'yeah' came back. Tommy furrowed his eyebrows. Huh? Is he already done? Where's Philza?

Suddenly two hands shoved him and he let out a loud shriek. He heard laughter behind him.

"What the HELL man?! NOT cool!"

"Hahaha! You should've seen the look on your face. That was hilarious!"

That was Pete's voice! The guy tricked him! What a jerk. Tommy pouted and crossed his arms. That was rude. The man kept giggling behind him and it was annoying Tommy. Time for revenge.

"You know… You know you shouldn't make fun of the disabled right?"

"What are you talking about? I-"

The door opened again with a quiet click and he heard two footsteps enter. "Tommy it's me Techno. I've brought Phil," There was a pause and then "I see that you've found Pete."

"Hi guys!" Pete said innocently.

"So Tommy..." Phil started uncertainly, "I heard you had a uhm, Problem."

"That's a nice way to put it," Tommy said and leaned back into the sofa. "Think you could help me Doc?"

"Wait what's happening? Tommy?" Pete said.

Instead of answering, he opened his eyes for everyone to see. He heard a quiet gasp but noone spoke. "Phil, what can you do?"

"Well let's start with the obvious. Has milk worked?" He shook his head. "Hm have you tried respawning?" He shook his head again. He had set is spawn in a village but when he died he kept his messed up vision. It had been very distressing.

"No potion lasts forever. My theory would be to wait until the effect passes."

The blond felt his heart clog up his throat. Their best guess was to let it be? This couldn't be happening. Things wouldn't be fine they'll just stay like this- Techno lied! He felt his eyes get wet, but held it in.

No. He wouldn't cry again. Crying won't solve anything. He closed his eyes.

He will endure! He wasn't called Tommy master-of-enduring Innit for no reason!

He heard The Pig snort, "That's a nice attitude Tommy." And the others laughed.

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Did he say that out loud? Oops.