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"How do you guys keep on ending up back in my office?"
"Sorry Dream, it's just they so horrible. They kicked us out because of feathers. OF COURSE WE SHED FEATHERS! WERE FUCKING PART BIRDS!"
"Our beds were cages."
"Holy shit, they even smelled awful!"
"Legally, I can't do anything about that. Go back to your room. We'll find someone to take you both."
"You fucking better!"
"Tommy, please stop, Mr Dream is trying. Thank you Mr. Here."
"Oh, what is it?"
"A thank you card. I can't spell but I made pictures for you. Look, there's your smiley too."
"Thank you Y/N. Do you think you can get your older brother back to your room now."
"Yes sir! Common Bubba! Let's go play cards."
Clay watched the small child drag his twelve year old brother out the room. Tommy stumbled at his younger brother's strong grip and was pulled to their shared room in the foster house. It was quite cramped and there were kids who would come in to pick on the two. It had a broken door, a single bed, thin sheets, a tiny dresser, and two flat pillows laying on the twin sized bed. Y/N climbed onto the bed and waited for his brother to get the cards so they could play.
"I miss mom. She would be so disappointed about how we are surviving at the moment."
"I was only two, I wouldn't know Tommy."
"You would have loved her. She had fluffy brown hair, a kind smile, and a voice that was like a warm blanket."
"Wow, that sounds nice."
"Yeah, and she sang so prettily too."
Instead of play the two layed down on the bed. Tommy cradled the small seven year old to his chest as he curled around them. Their shared features loudly presenting themselves, showing how alike the two looked. When Dream saw the two missed dinner he went to check on them and found Tommy covering Y/N with his large red wings that his father supposedly had. Clay turned off the light and closed the door, making sure their nightlight was on for them. Out of all the kids their homes have been some of the roughest. One time Tommy had gotten a cut on his arm the length of his hand and they were immediately pulled from the fostering home. He figured it was time to contact an old friend to see if he could set something up.
"Hey, need a favor. I have two young bird hybrids who have suffered alot in the care of other homes. Would you please try fostering them?"
"Hoq old are they?"
"One is seven and the other is twelve. Tommy is the older one and Y/N is the younger."
"How long have they been in the system?"
"Five years."
"I'll have to talk it over with my sons and we'll see."
"Okay, call me back when you can."
"Alright, I'll call back soon."
Dream hung up and ran a hand through his hair. Before he could even take a step his phone rang and he struggled to catch it. Cay answered and pulled it up to his ear.
"Yes, well have them."
"Did your kids agree?"
"More or less yes. Have the kids over in a couple of days?"
"Yeah, I'll have them stay for a week and check in every two to three days. Warning, the oldest is very protective of his brother and will harm another child if they try to hurt him."
"That's fair, okay, I have to make sure my kids got to bed. I'll see you in a few days."
He let out a relieved sigh and went to his room. Over the next few days he got everything ready for the two and the day of had them get in the car and head thirty minutes away. When they arrived Tommy saw the beautiful two story house and country side view. Y/N was still asleep from the car ride and attending Tommy's band concert. Dream was glad that they wouldn't be moving schools either.
"Alright, we're here."
"Looks like a fucking farm."
"Tommy, it is. Actually it's a ranch, but close enough. Get your brother and I'll carry your bags."
Tommy nodded and carried his younger brother, careful of the golden wings on his back. Dream knocked on the door and I was answered by a blonde man in his thirties. They were quickly let in and a cat immediately swatted at their feet. A tall pinkette swooped the cat up and walked away swiftly while a brunette a little younger than him bounded over to his dad.
"Hello Dream, are these the kids?"
"Yeah, I've brought the paperwork."
"Dad, the little one is so cute. Look at him and his wings."
"Back off you bitch."
Wilbur ignored Tommy and stepped closer. This panicked Tommy to the point it woke up the younger sibling. The older one readied his talen like nails and stood in a defensive position. His wings were puffed to make himself intimidating which failed.
"Wilbur, leave them alone. You're clearly scaring them mate."
"Sorry, I'm going to go play with Carl!"
"No you're not you brat! Leave my horse alone!"
"Too late you pig!"
Wilbur quickly ran out out the room and The pinkette followed swiftly. Philza chuckled at their antics and lead the three to the kitchen area. Tommy was still carrying Y/N as they went along and the younger brother looked at their surroundings. Their nails were dug into their brother's shirt, trying to not panick at everything. They got the paperwork done and Dream left as quickly as he had came. Philza turned to the two kids and offered a soft smile. Y/N hid in Tommy's neck and Tommy held him tighter.
"I'll show you your room. We only had one left so I hop you don't mind sharing."
"..."
"Um, this way."
Tommy threw their backpacks on his shoulders and dragged the suitcase behind them. When the older blonde had whipped around to adress something with his hand up Tommy dropped the suitcase and held his arms protectively over him and his brother. Philza was saddened by the effect that could only be caused by trauma. He should get them some therapy when they settle in. The cat from earlier lazily walked by and climbed to Philza's shoulder before sitting like a parrot.
"Here is your shared room. I went and got a few things so feel free to use them when you like. The computer is yours Tommy, when Y/N gets a little older he'll get on too bit for now he has a laptop thats charging over there. I also got Y/N a few stuffed animals. Tomorrow I plan on going out and getting you guys some clothes and room decorations."
"Thanks."
"Lastly, the computers have minecraft and a few other games on it so feel to make your own accounts and everything."
Tommy nodded and Philza left them to settle. He threw their shit on the bed and placed Y/N down on the ground. He opened the small walk in closet and pulled the extra blankets and pillows from the top shelfs. He left the bed alone and started weaving the soft clothes to create a nest like structure. Once it was finished he picked Y/N up and sat him in it. The small boy smiled widely and pulled Tommy down so they could rest together in their new safe space.
"Do you think they'll be okay with this?"
"I don't care, they can piss off if they want to get mad. I promise when I'm old enough I'll take you far away and we'll be happy together."
"What was momma like again Tommy?"
"Well, she was a heavier set woman, great for hugs and comforting kids. Her wings were large and golden like yours. They always sparkled, even in the grimy streets of the crappy place we lived. It was home no matter where she went because she was there. You got her kindness and loyalty, you know that right? Y/N? Good night then."
Tommy kissed the top of his brother's head and maneuvered to leave him there, placing their old sun nightlight to shimmer some light for him. It was close to dinner time so they were both going to sleep until the next day. Tommy layed on top of the bed and drifted, the closet door open enough for hI'm to see his brother. When the two didn't come down when Philza called for dinner he went to check on them. He found Tommy falling halfway off the bed and Y/N sleeping soundly in a nest that could fit both kids in it. When he went down stairs the two bothers looked at their dad confused.
"They're sleeping, leave them be."
"That's rude, you give them a home and they don't even want to eat."
"Techno, leave it. They just need some rest."
"It just seems like that Tommy kid is a brat and his brother is probably no better-"
"Technoblade! If you don't stop now, you will have extra chores for the rest of the summer and will only study during school!"
Both boys stared in shock at their father's outburst. Y/N had been going to the restroom when he heard them talking and listened in. When he heard what Techno was saying he got upset and went back to his shared room. He curled into the nest with a sfot toy Philza got him of a gold finch. There was another of a cardinal sitting next to him in the cushiony cloth.
"Good night big brother."