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The ringing of the church-ike bell woke up the demi-humans. They were put back to work and waited for their bodys to give or to be sold. That was the life of the monster. They were treated poorly because they were feared. Their land was invaded and they were captured and killed. It was the demi-humans way to not hurt. It was how they were raised, but that came back to haunt them. Now their teaching were lost, as well as their lives.
For one demi-human his life was about to get a little more interesting. Not long after work started for the day one Pig demi-human was pulled and his tag was changed. It was in a language he couldn’t read. He was placed in a box and was simply left there.
He watched as humans walked past him. He flinched every time one got too close. It stayed like that for two days. His body was finally realizing it was out of food. The pain from the stomach was overwhelmingly painful. He knew that he couldn’t go on for much longer. He knew he needed to eat.
Suddenly a child ran up to the box. He looked confused and concerned at what he was looking at. Then left. The pig just balled up and stopped caring. He was going to die here. He knew it. Seconds later he felt something touch him. His body jolted with a thought. He looked up at who was touching him. They were touching his tag. It was a man with blond hair. Then the man picked him up. The pig felt panicked, yet he knew that he could fight back. His eyes suddenly met with the boy that ran up to his box. The boy flashed a smile then looked back forward.
The man and the boy exchanged a few words but the ringing in his ears made him unable to hear any of it. Just as his ringing got louder his mind got darker.
Once his eyes finally let him see again he was in an unfamiliar place. He tried to get up but the second his legs hit the floor his mind got dizzy and he hit the ground. The loud thunk he made got the attention of the two humans in the other room.
“Technoblade, we aren’t going to hurt you.” The blond man said as he kneeled down to help up the pig. How do they know my name? He thought. He slapped the hand away. His body continued to scream at him to eat. “Techno, please you fainted when we found you, please eat something.” The blond said desperately.Techno’s ears shot up as he heard the word food. The confusion was overpowered by the need for food. Techno nodded his head as a response. “Okay, fall me, we just finished cooking.” The blonde man said as he stood up and started walking. Techno waited a few seconds before he followed.
They entered another room and much to Techno’s surprise there was a wonderful scent in the air and food on the table. He didn’t hesitate to run to the table and start to eat the food. He only paused when he heard a chuckle from the other man. Techno glared at the man. He stuck up his arms and said, “Down boy, you were really hungry aye?” He said with another chuckle, Techno just looked at him then continued to eat. “Okay, not much of a talker, I’m Philza by the way. The other one is my son Wilbur.” Philza said as before he started to eat his own food.
“Why did you take me here? I was thrown out because i wouldn’t be a good worker, so why save me?” Techno said, his voice barely louder than a mumble.
Philza put down his fork and cleared his throat, “Why you ask, well maybe it’s to make amends for what I did,” Techno turned his head confused. Phil let out a sigh and looked down in shame, “The war against your people, I fought in it, hell I killed countless. I didn’t even give it a second thought,” Phil said, regret shown on his face and in his voice cracks, “I was young and stupid, everyone wanted to be a war hero, it would get you all the girls. Hell that was ten years ago. I’ve done nothing right that wrong, if that’s even something i could ever right.” Phil said as he covered his head. He wasn’t proud of his younger self. If he could go back and change it, he would.
“You,” Techno said speechless, “You killed my people? You caused this?” Techno said, before Phil could explain further, “Do you know what they do at those camps? Do you know how many people I've seen get their throats slit? Or be sold into a life of pain?” Techno started to raise his voice.
Before Techno could run or yell any further Philza was already on his knees pulling him into a hug. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize what I was doing. I’m so sorry. I wish I could take it back. I think about it everyday. I think about them everyday. I see them everytime I close my eyes. I’m so so sorry.” Philza cried out to the little pig. His tears made the dirty shirt moist. Techno didn’t know how to respond to the plead he was hearing. So he did what he saw his other campers do, he wrapped his small arms around Phil and patted his back.
“Philza, I can not forgive you for the death of my people, but I can also see that you regret your actions. I don’t know what to do.” Techno was conflicted. On one hand here is a man that killed countless amounts of his people, but on the other hand here is a weeping father that regrets his actions whole heartedly.
“I don’t expect you to forgive me Techno, but please let me save you. Let me help you. You’re safe in my house. I won’t let any harm come your way. So please. Stay.” Phil said as he finally let his tears hold.
“You’ll teach me how to fight?” Techno asked, this was his chance, he’d learn how to fight then he could free his people. He didn’t like the way he’d have to do it, but all’s fair when that invaded your homeland and killed your kind.
“I will, I will feed you and clothe you. I will make sure you people get their freedom back from us.” Philza said, he’s just hoping that his words were true. Techno nodded.
Their conversation was cut short by a tiny wilbur walking in, “Dad, it’s time for bed.” He said with a yawn, “Wait he’s awake?” Wilbur said, confused yet excited.
Phil stood up and wiped his eyes, “Wilbur, meet your new older brother, Techno.” Phil said as he walked to the said to let the two meet.
Techno looked a little confused but Wilbur was ecstatic, “Hello, Techno! I’ve never had an older brother before. It’s nice to meet you!” Wilbur said in a loud, almost yelling, voice. Techno had to hold in a squeal.
Techno gives a small smile and responds, “I’ve never been an older brother either, so I guess we’re both learning about this together.” He said nervously, he was genuinely confused.
Wilbur gave a wide smile then looked at Philza once more, “Does this mean we’re going to be sharing a room?” He again said far too loud. Philza chuckled and nodded. Wilbur screamed with excitement and jumped up and down.
“Okay Wilbur, it’s still bedtime, so you have to be quiet. Lead Techno to your room and the bathroom. Then head to bed.”
With that the two left. Their lives forever changed.