[Discontinued] The Things Left

6. Pets And Plans

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“Stop by my place for a bit? I believe there’s someone who you’d like to see.”

Fundy made a face, not so pleasant memories coming up.

“I promise it’ll be worth your time.”

“Yeah, I don’t think so, H. It’s been two years, but I don’t really trust that you won’t do…”

“Do what?”

“You know…”

H raised a brow, a smirk suddenly making its way on his face. Fundy saw, and backed away shaking his head.

To the awkward situation, Niki butted in with her cheery smile.

“Let’s take a walk. I’m not feeling too tired.” She said, grabbing their arms as she pulled them away in the general direction of Hbomb’s place. The other two followed silently, it was better that way.

They walked in silence, with the casual comment on future plans for the new place. Fundy couldn’t understand how every plan was spoken like a mere thought, with no actual hope of becoming true. It was so different from back then. It was their world to do as they pleased, their creativity only limited by the lack of materials, and overall it should’ve been plans everyone looked forward to. But no one did, with underlying fear to be taken away once again. And even if he hadn’t been there with them for those two years, disasters and nightmares he had to learn slowly, he knew the feeling of standing on the edge of losing it all. He left the place with that feeling after all.

H’s place was something, really, nothing compared to Eret’s castle. He couldn’t help it, he missed that place a lot. Still, it was pretty livable.

“Tommy?” Tubbo questioned, making everyone turn to the direction of the footsteps. He saw his best friend, covering so much space in such a short time. Must be nice to be tall, he thought.

“I wanted to finish telling the thing.”

“You didn’t have to run, you know.”

They laughed shortly, before being invited in. It wasn’t a place to house that many people, but it would have to do for a short while. H went into a separate room, probably his own room, as the rest settled down. Eret and Niki sat next to each other on the couch, while the other three sat on the floor. There wasn’t much to discuss; well, there was but they weren’t quite ready. And it would have been rude for them to start without their host.

“It’s been some time now, but it shouldn’t be- Oh shit-”

Before they could see H come out of his room, they saw three cats and two foxes run out first. They each sprang to their claimed spots, laying around the already seated people. The cat with fur colored snow stopped to stare at the not so new face, a familiar face really. Her tag was shiny as new gold, her name engraved on it neatly. She sat patiently, licking her paw as the others glanced with curiosity. She wasn't scared.

"Hey Mittens…" Fundy called softly, a tiny grin on his face. Her ears perked at her name, turning to see H. He looked at him too, something overwhelming his senses in an instant. "I see H's been taking care of all of yous…"

Mittens meowed in response, showing pride in H's place. She got up and walked to Fundy, not hesitant. She purred at his hand giving gentle scratches, enjoying the attention. She was the baby of the cats, she loved the attention. Boots perked up, making his way to them. She settled on his lap.

“Boots,” Fundy called him too. He was quick to wipe his tears, and they sensed his burst of emotions. They jumped on his legs, with the grace of their species. "You've all gotten so fat… Fatties…"