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It’s been about a week and a half since he got his translator, clementine, working.
She’s picked up a lot more words so it’s been easy conversing with the crew, minus the words that literally have no translation in their language…
Tubbos even teaching him how to understand and speak some common! Apparently humans are very good at mimicking to the point it’s freaky to them, which Tommy takes full advantage of that to creep them out.
He’s also been getting to know everyone better! Like how Techno enjoys reading and tells him myths from other planets in return for human ones. Or that Wilbur knows how to play many instruments, mainly enjoying one that resembles a guitar most of all. Plus that Tubbos spends a lot of time building little machines and trinkets and Ranboo likes to garden in his free time!
He doesn’t know much about Phil… he tends to avoid Tommy. But he’s not arguing considering the bird freaks CLEARLY trying to avoid him…
As long as he has Clementine though nothing can bother him!
Tubbos eyes drift, watching the human fiddle with the box lost in thought before glancing back at what he’s working on.
“Hopefully when you learn common we can drop the translator but until then sorry you’re stuck with it big man… but if you hand it over I could maybe make some sort of ear piece instead of a necklace?” Tubbo frowns as he fiddles with some sort of machine from what Tommy can see while Tommy and Ranboo sat on the sidelines
Tommy gasps, offended that this right PRICK would dare threaten his LADY “DONT YOU DARE DISRESPECT CLEMENTINE! I could never part with my darling how FUCKING dare you” He hisses, clutching the box to his chest protectively
“Uh- Dude- What do you mean cleh-men-tine?” Ranboo asks with a hesitant hand reaching out to touch the humans shoulder
“DONT TOUCH. MINE” Tommy dodges, darting to the side “You touch her I’ll fucking clobber you”
…
They two aliens sit in shock from the humans sudden aggression…
“Okay what the fuck Tommy, who’s clementine?!“ Tubbo says, abandoning his project for what’s happening between the other boys
There’s a few awkward seconds, Tommy clearly debating the risks of revealing his loves identity… surely they wouldn’t try anything scandalous right?!
“Clementines my love, you dickwad!” The human declares as he makes his choice, holding the translator box up as if it were something to be worshipped
…
“You- You named it…? It’s… not sentient Tommy” Ranboo whispers with fondness, almost as if explaining to a child the difference between a apple and a pear
“Is he… is he sick or something Boo? Do we take him to the medbay?!” Tubbos antennas twitch as he grips Ranboos sleeve tightly with one hand
“Oh-Oh no Tommy! Why didn’t you tell us something was wrong!?!” Half and half’s eyes widen with sudden fear “We should go to the med bay!”
“I’m fucking fine you dumbasses, I know clementine isn’t sentient but I still care about her you judgemental fucks!” Tommy backs towards the door anxiously “and I’m not letting your fucking claws on er’!”
“Tommy wait- can we talk about this?! You really NEED something other than that box boss man” Tubbo raises four placating hands as he watches as the human slowly inches closer and closer to the ajar door
“No”
“Tommy- Tommy no- raN- RANBOO CATCH HIM” Tubbo shouts watching as Tommy darts out, the enderian frantically pouncing on command but missing, hitting his head on the door that conveniently slides shut when he gets near with a large THUNK
“Owwwww….”
Tubbo winces in sympathy and a hiss of pain “… well shit”
“Ughhhh- That hurt…” Ranboo takes a shaky breathe as he gets his bearings together from the possible concussion “…What now Bee”
“I am gonna get that box one way or a fucking other, I’m sick of hearing it repeat me every time I speak…” Tubbo whispers, bringing a hand to his chin while the other arms cross in thought
Ranboo sits up, rubbing his head in pain “Do we really want to battle a human over a box Tubbo…?” He huffs
Tubbo glares “Yes”
“… well shucks”
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The next few days are spent avoiding Tubbo and Ranboo, hiding in the other crew members rooms, dodging their attempts to tackle him, hissing and threatening to bite if they get too close.
“TOMMY GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE OR I SWEAR TO PRI- oh hey Wilbur!” Tubbo shouts, running into the kitchen spotting the fish pouring himself a cup of water.
“Uh… hello? What’s up” Wilbur asks, sweating a bit
“… hey have you by chance seen Tommy around?” Tubbo questions, eyeing the room suspiciously
“Uh- N-No? Why?” Wilbur stutters, shifting in place as he takes a gulp of water
“Hm…” The bee looks Wilbur up and down while squinting “I need to change his translator box into a ear piece but he won’t let me. Me and Ranboo have been trying to grab it from him for like… three days now? Let me know if you see him”
“O-Oh-…” Wilbur replies unsure of what to say.
Tubbo huffs, eyeing the room one more time before leaving with heavy feet.
“…”
“I think you can come out now Tommy” Wilbur says, sighing in relief
You would think Tubbo would've heard the box repeating him from where he hides, but Tommy’s figured out that the aliens hearing isn’t as sensitive as humans… his darling would never betray him anyways though he’s simply too attracted for her to give up!
Tommy crawls out from the cabinet under the sink he was hiding in “Ugh- Bastards…” he mumbles as he gets to his feet, a bit wobbly from his legs going numb in the awkward position he sat in before
There’s a few moments of Tommy dusting himself off, stretching with disgusting cracking noises that make Wilbur concerned [he just doesn’t say anything since Tommy doesn’t seem panicked] before the fish speaks up
“… so uh, an ear piece huh? That’s why we keep having to hide you from the boys?” Wilbur raises a eyebrow
“Nope, they can’t touch Clementine” Is all Tommy says in return while he grabs a golden apple from a fruit bowl that’s been set out for quick access to Tommy [they were afraid he would die if he couldn’t reach the food fast enough…]
The crew has been making sure he eats three meals a day, plus making sure snacks are always available for him and it’s a BLESSING he will tell ya that
“Clementine…?” Wil furrows his brows in confusion
“The translator, that’s her name” Tommy crunches obnoxiously
“You know it’s not senti-“
“YES I FUCKING KNOW”
“… right well… it’s not a bad idea to have a ear piece instead. I mean- it would be way less annoying than listening to the box repeat us every time we go to speak” The fish tries to reason, getting a head shake from Tommy
“No no, you simply do not understand Wilbur. Too small brained for me”
“What the fuck does that mean- Okay no never mind that. I just don’t understand why you won’t let him make you the ear piece” Wilbur sips his water, leaning on the counter while the human finishes his last bite
The boy stands up, making his way to the trash can and chucking the apple core away. He looks down at the box, fiddling with it as he clenched it in his hand
Fuck.
He doesn’t know why either… She just… she soothes him? Fuck that makes it sound like he’s a pussy… She gives him the same vibes as Henry did… when he… he was here… oh…
…
He misses Henry
He left Henry behind.
…
He shakes his head roughly, he’s NOT gonna be sad over a stuffed animal. Nope! “None your fucking business” He mutters walking into the hall, peeking around the corner before stepping out
“… Well just think about it, okay?” Wilbur suggests.
Tommy doesn’t reply, opting to shift from side to side awkwardly as he bites the inside of his cheek
“TOMMY I SEE YOUUUUU~” Tubbo shouts from down the hall, making Tommy flinch
“Fuck- FUCK OFF BITCH YOU CANT HAVE HER” he screeches, rushing away and down the hall. Tubbo flashes for a second past the doorway not even a minute later
…
“Fucking hell man, I should get paid to babysit I swear” Wilbur mutters, pushing his hair back with his webbed hand as he sets the empty glass into the sink
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It’s maybe been a day since the interaction with Wilbur and he still doesn’t understand why he doesn’t just give her up…
Maybe it’s true love???
He’s chilling in the alien living room just laying on the couch anxious and ready to bolt if needed as Techno stands nearby, searching for a book to read from the shelves
He jolts up at the sound of familiar claws heading towards the room at a slow pace at first
Look
One of the things Tommy has notices since being out of the hellhole of a ship from before was that his depth perception is SHIT with one eye…
Which means he has trouble keeping his eye on moving objects if they’re FAST AS SHIT
So forgive him if he decides to take cover behind Techno instead of running from the craZY ASS CAT ALIEN RANBOOB THAT CAN RUN AT WHAT?!? FUCKIN HOW MANY MPH BECAUSE THAT SHITS INSANE! He’s sure even with TWO EYES he couldn’t keep an eye on the guy so being disabled really is inconvenient at this time
He keeps having to dupe the prick in order to get away scot free
The piglin grunts in question, watching the human crouch to hide behind his large frame “Tommy what are you doing, you can’t keep hiding behind me when the two approach”
“SHHHH-UT up blade” Tommy scolds as the footfall gets nearer.
The pig huffs a sigh of annoyance but does nothing to deter the child.
“Oh- OH! hey Techno, have seen Tommy anywhere?” Ranboo asks as he walks in, fiddling you his sleeve while looking like he just ran a ten mile marathon
“Haven’t you asked me that like a million times these past like… four days?” Techno questions with a eyebrow raised at the enderian
“I mean… probably… but uh- Tubbo will have my head if I don’t… yaknow…” Ranboo shrugs getting a nod of understanding from Tech
“…”
“Right well, Wilbur told me why ya need him?” Tommy stiffens behind the piglin brute, yanking his tail slightly in threat and getting a loud unexpected yelp out of him
“Uhm… you okay there Techno?” Ranboo asks, walking forward with concern
Techno kicks a hooved foot behind him slightly, kicking the humans shin and getting a barely audible hiss “Yeah yeah- I just- Uh- Bit my tongue! Yeah I bit my tongue”
“… yeah… right” Ranboo hesitates as he stops his approach “Well uh… yeah we need his translator… he just… won’t hand it over and I don’t understand why? He’s been acting weird with it… like naming it and talking to it and… and I’m concerned he has a concussion or something” The cat alien says with a grimace as if he just told someone their dog died
“…”
Technos eyes instantly blow wide, him turning to face Tommy at record speed while the blonde chuckles awkwardly “Haha… Hi boo” Ranboo looks at him with wide slit eyes
“Tommy. Come. Med bay” Techno demands as if in a trance while watching Tommy back away until his back meets the wall
Well shit he’s gonna have THREE aliens trying to capture him now?!
The two corner him, Ranboo filled with determination as his tail sways behind him and Techno looking like a parent who’s dealing with a crying child who just broke their leg
“FUCK OFF PRICKS” He shouts, screaming like a cornered animal as they keep approaching at a slow pace
“Now Tommy- I don’t want to do this… I don’t even care about the translator, that’s Tubbos thing… but we need to make sure you’re okay” Ranboo states slow and clear to not anger the beast… this is honestly the most stern he’s seen the dude since arriving though
“You seriously need a chill pill guys I’m FINE!” He lifts a arm up, showing his very very tiny muscles as he puffs his chest “See! Perfectly okay”
Tension fills the room
Tommy’s eyes drift to the movement the pig makes again
“Don’t you fucking dare blade” He eyes the pinkette as he approaches closer
And
In a split moment shit goes down
Tommy makes a run for it running straight between the two aliens, only to get his ankle gripped by Ranboo while Techno lays on the floor, presumably from trying to tackle him but missing
Tommy claws at the floor desperately as he screams “RELEASE ME FOUL BEAST GET YOUR DIRTY PAWS AWAY BOOB BOY” he doesn’t kick, knowing not to injure the alien… but still doesn’t weaken his pull as he tries to tug away from his grip
“TOMMY STOP WE JUST WANNA MAKE SURE YOURE OKAY!” Ranboo yells, holding on for dear life as Techno stands up and grips Tommy’s other ankle
“NO- YOU CANT HAVE HER ILL STEAL ALL YOUR WIVES, RUIN YOUR SNAPCHAT STREAK, DONT TEST ME” Tommy threatens with growls and hisses
“Ranboo, med bay” Techno grunts, eyes blown wide as he stares the enderian down as they just barely hold onto the struggling boy
“Huh-? Oh- OH yeah!” Ranboo nods, understanding where this will go
“FUCKER LET. ME. GO-“ He chokes for a second as the floor slides under him before he realizes what’s happening.
They’re DRAGGING him?!
“AY’????” He tries wiggling and grabbing onto the doorway, just for it to be yanked from his grip while the two tug at the struggling child “AY WHAT THE HELL MAN I DIDNT COMMIT ANY CRIMES YA PRICK AND NEITHER DID CLEMENTINE YOU FUCKIN BITCH- DICK- ASSHOLE”
He shouts curse words the entire time as the two struggle
Eventually though they reach the med bay, Techno reaching over using his unoccupied hand for the lock to let the door slide open with a hiss
“…”
“What the fuck” Wilbur says as he stares wide eyed while Techno and Ranboo drag a screaming Tommy in by his legs