King of Chaos || Technoblade x Reader AU

Won't Be

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"As long as you keep your head high and say fuck it, you won't be, you cannot be struck down. For it is your strength that keeps you afloat, not theirs."

The children had warmed up very quickly to the new members of the orphanage, few were frightened or scared by the new people, and they were overall just purely nice to the group of vigilantes that showed up on the doorstep last night.

I could not say the same for Bad, Tommy, and the others. Bad was absolutely amazing with the children after getting used to the ones that were not afraid of him, whereas most everyone else was not that well with the kids. Many of them just stood there like a statue awaiting for the children to just leave out of boredom, whereas others, like Tommy, freaked out and swore at a kid. Causing not only me having to comfort more than twenty kids, but also having to pull Tommy off to the side and explain why he just can't do that.

Finally, after what felt like an hour of cooking, which it probably was, I had finished cooking breakfast for everyone. Placing the plates of food in front of all the children, I motioned to the group of men that sat on the other side of the table, they looked at me confused before nudging the shorter brown haired teen. He came up to me, a nervous smile upon his lips, "What do you need?"

"I was just wondering what all they would like? I can't exactly know what they do and don't like, hun."

His mouth formed into a small 'o' shape, "Let me go ask real quick! Would you like me to help you bring out their plates as well?"

A fond smile creeped onto my lips before nodding, "That'd be very appreciated, thank you."

Quickly rushing over to the horde of men, the boy quickly exchanged quick and short conversations with each of them before hurrying back to me, a gleam clear in his eyes. "I know what they all want! Let's go get their food now, I'm actually quite excited!"

Beginning to walk with the brunette towards the kitchens I gave him an interested look, "Oh? And why might that be?"

He hesitated before answering, "Wil and I used to cook together in our old kitchen all the time. Well.. More so I'd be cooking and he'd be screaming as he tried to put out a fire that he started."

Letting out a hearty chuckle I gently shook my head in response before pushing open the kitchen doors and gesturing for him to come in, "Come on, I promise today's chefs don't bite! Well.. The hybrids might but that's besides the point."

Giving me a slightly concerned glance he gingerly stepped into the bustling kitchen, many of the older kids that had signed up to work in the kitchens today gave him eager grins and waves before going back to their work.

Letting out a small 'woah...' he looked around, stars in his eyes. A familiar child eagerly came bouncing up to him, a smile upon her lips, "Hello! What can we get for you?"

"Hun, this is Demi, Demi meet.. Sorry hun I never caught your name?" I asked as I placed a hand upon his shoulder.

"Oh! It's Tubbo, It's nice to meet you Demi!" He smiled as he crouched down to her height and held out a hand for her to shake, "Likewise." She grumbled.

"Now what can we get for you?" she asked as she pulled out a small notepad and pen, an expectant look upon her tan features.

Letting out a slightly startled noise at her before quickly rattling off the various amounts of foods that each of the men desired. I sat off to the sidelines and watched the two converse, Tubbo was hesitant with every word, and stumbled over his words quite a bit, but nonetheless, worked very well with Demi.

WIth a nod, Demi turned away from Tubbo and sped away into the crowd of bustling kids that signed up for cooking duty today. Looking over to me, Tubbo stood up fully, his knees cracking as he did so before walking over, a small concerned smile upon his features. "Isn't this like-- Child labor?"

I let out a snort, "Oh nono, here, we let the kids sign up once a week what station they want to work at so then they can be prepared for real life. These are the kids that chose the cooking shift."

"Ohh," he muttered softly as he gazed at the laughing children that cooked, a fond smile upon his lips, "Hey uhm, how many kids actually are staying here?"

"About seventy four, give or take."

"Holy shit!"

"Watch your language young man."

Tubbo immediately fell into a shocked silence, "That a lot of kids, lady."

I just merely shrugged in response, "It whatever, kids come and go, it's just my job to make sure that they're happy and healthy!" I responded as one of the more quiet kids ran by, but not before giving the two of us a coy wave.

We sat in a comfortable silence as laughter echoed about the kitchen, before finally, Demi came back with plates, upon plates of food. "Here ya go Miss Y/n! Would you like your food delivered to your room once again?"

"Oh no thank you sweetie, I'm gonna hold off on food for now, thank you though."

With a curt nod and a mocking salute, she handed us the variety of plates before turning around and walking off. Balancing the plates upon my arms, shoulders and hands I sent a glance over to Tubbo, he was struggling.

Just as he was about to drop a plate, I quickly ducked down and caught it with my head, straightening back up I flashed him a toothy grin, "C'mon, let's bring them their food before it gets cold, yeah?"

He stared in awe before quickly rushing to push open the doors, following him out to the cafeteria, I found that most kids were off doing their chores for the day, the few that did stay sat in Bad's lap as he played with them, small giggles resounding about the room.

"Here's your food everyone, sorry for the wait!" I smiled as I gingerly placed each plate upon the table. Reaching up, I went to grab the plate upon my head only to find it was gone, just for reassurance, I patted my head once more, a small chuckle resonating behind me.

Turning around I found the leader of their group stood tall, the plate that was once upon my head in his hands. A cocky smile grew across the Pinkette's lips as he held it up above me, "Looking for something?"