Runaway

Chapter 5- The Inn

"Phil, wake up!" He jolted up at the sound of Tommy's voice rattling him awake. "Finally... Techno said we are heading into a town to stay at an inn. So we need to leave as soon as possible." He summerized, popping out of the tent.

Phil stretched as he got up and went out. Techno was pouring water over the now dead flame, Wilbur was munching on some canned beans. The fish man looked at him, before quickly turning away. Phil couldn't help but feel guilty.

"Ok, let's pack up and head to that inn."

"Hey Will." Phil asked. Techno and Tommy were ahead of the two, leaving them behind slightly. It was the perfect opportunity to sort things out with his.... Friend?

He didn't respond. "So... About last night." He started akwardly. "Listen, I know you're probably upset about the fact that I killed people-"
"Of course I'm upset!" He shouted, snapping towards him. Phil flinched, "why didn't you tell us? That you're some crazed murderer?!" Wilburs eyes glistened as he turned his head. How could he even explain, even justify his actions?
"I- I'm sorry, Will. I don't really know what to say. But I can promise that I'm not like that anymore!" Wilbur glanced at him, tears running down his face.
"And I'm just suppose to believe you? I thought I could trust you, I thought you were a good person." Wilbur whispered.
"I am!" Phil argued. "I swear-"
"You know what Phil, I don't think I want to be friends with you anymore." He stopped walking, staring at him in shock. Sure, he thought this might happen. But... Why did it have to hurt so much? What kind of weird shock was this? "How can I be friends with some crazy murderer, how would I know that you won't just kill me, or Techno, or Tommy!"

Wilbur stepped towards him.
"Don't even think about coming near me or my friends. Even if they trust you." He spat. Wilbur backed off, jogging to catch up with the two.

Phil slowly walked up, still dragging behind slightly. His hand softly touched his neck, before he quickly took it back. Why did losing a friend have to hurt worse then a collar to the neck?

"Aaannd, we're here." There they stood, infront of a small inn with warm light peaking through the windows. Phil was given a cloak to hide his identity, just in case.

The four walked in. The place was made out of a dark oak wood with a fireplace and people sitting at the bar and tables. Eating and drinking.

Techno walked up to the counter.
"Room for four please." The pig said, handing a few gold coins. They smiled, and handed him four keys.
"Enjoy your stay." They glanced at Phil nervously. Probably for the fact that he's wearing a cloak. Though, some people here were also wearing one.

"Can I get something to drink?" Tommy asked, Techno shook his head.
"Nah, we already ate and you drank all our water. So drink your own spit." Tommy groaned, as he followed Techno upstairs to their rooms. Wilbur glanced behind him looking at Phil, who gave a sheepish smile. He just frowned and turned back.

This was awful.

Wilbur woke up from his sleep, slowly dragging himself out of bed. He walked downstairs and into the lobby, where Technos and Tommy sat at the bar eating breakfast. He sat down next to Tommy, sliding over a gold coin.
"I'll take whatever." He muttered, still slightly sleepy.
"Hey Will, is Phil coming down?" Tommy said, some food crumbs on his face. He grimaced, they should just forget about him. Who cares what happened to that human.
"Hell if I know, didn't see the guy." The bartender perked up.
"Did you say Phil?" He asked. The three looked at lizard. "Some guys and cloaks were looking for him." Techno dropped his fork. He looked at the two, Tommy nodding.
"I'll go check on him." Techno answered, running upstairs. Wilbur sighed, picking at his food.

"Is something wrong?" He looked up at Tommy, a concerned look on his face. Should he tell him his thoughts about Phil? Tommy clearly still trusted the human, even after hearing that he killed quite a few people.
"I mean, yeah. It's just Phil, y'know?" He gave a small smile.
"Oh last night? Yeah I guess it's surprising." Tommy chuckled, chugging down his... Apple juice.
"Surprising?" Wilbur exclaimed, how is killing people just surprising. "He killed people Tommy!? How can you still trust him and stay friends?" What was wrong with this demon child! He scoffed,
"So? Thats in the past. Who cares if he did some shitty things, I probably would have too if I was in that lab." Tommy laid a hand on his shoulder. "Look at it this way. Phil was trapped into a really stressful situation, like a rat in a cornor. What is he gonna do when faced with a potential threat?" He asked, a grin on his face. Wilbur sighed,
"Fight. But he didn't have to kill them!" Tommy laughed, stabbing a sausage and pointing it at him.
"Haven't you listen to Phil's stories? That man was stripped away from a world where he had never interacted with any human like creature. Nor any humans for that matter. Only attacked by dangerous monsters. He thought we were the same monsters, reasonably so if you look at it from his perspective." Wilbur sighed, Tommy was right. Maybe he jumped too quick. Of course what Phil did was wrong, but it's not like he would do it again now that he understands that they aren't monsters. Plus, we are his friends. So why would he.

Wilbur cringed, God he was stupid sometimes.
"You're right." Tommy nodded,
"Of course I am."
"Can't believe I got a lecture from a 16 year old." Wilbur chuckled.
"That because I'm just that great Will." He stated proudly. He laughed,
"Sure...."
"It's true!"

"Guys we have a problem." Techno said, walking down stairs. Tommy opened his mouth to make a joke, before seeing the pigs dead serious face. He muttered a quick nevermind. "Phil's gone."
"What!?" Wilbur exclaimed, jumping out of his seat. After he finally understood and forgave the guy, he disappears?? His heart dropped, did he scare the poor guy away?
"Don't worry Will, I'm sure that's not the case." Tommy muttered. Did that child just read his mind?

Techno walked up to the bartender.
"Where did the cloaked guys go?" Their eyes widened, pointing a finger to the left.
"I saw them head down south out of town. Maybe towards the forest."
"Thanks." The pig grabbed both of their arms. "We need to find Phil, those scumbags are definitely the lab workers." Tommy ripped his arm from Technos gripped, as he stopped and let go of Will.
"You're kidding..." He shook his head,
"Do I ever kid? Only you do that." Tommy frowned, Wilbur giggling.
"Wha- shut up. Just, let's go okay?" Will burst out laughing. "This is a serious time. Stop laughing!" He calmed down, whipping a tear from his eye as they exited the inn. Techno handed them a bit of armor and weapons.
"We'll have to come back for our stuff. But for now, let's stab some nerds."