Revenge
𖥔 Yep, a double feature today! This ones silly and cute but I love it and Grace and Rocky are dumb annoying idiots but Adrian loves them dearly! Really really wanted to do a ticklish Adrian bc I just love them so much! My favorite character that is never actually introduce, ah yes, they are mine! Also, sidenote, sorry if I get Adrian's pronouns wrong and it confuses you while reading, google docs likes to change and give them he/him pronouns any chance it gets, i did try and and fix them all that I noticed! Hope you all like this! 𖥔
𖥔 Slight spoilers for movie and book! 𖥔
Summary: Grace and Rocky are sick of all the tickling Adrian does so they plot a plan to get them back!
Switch!Adrian/ Switch!Grace/ Switch!Rocky
Word count: 2,821
Me and Rocky have been planning for actual weeks now. We want to get back at Adrian for all the tickling, but it’s been way harder than I thought. Adrian, despite their size, is very quick and, not to mention, strong. We’ve tried one-on-one and two-on-one; I personally tried sneaking up on them (which I should have known would not work when you see sound) and we were starting to run out of ideas.
We’re sitting around the house as I watch a movie on my laptop. I glance over to Rocky and nod slightly. I slowly shimmy myself upright, trying to look nonchalant. Rocky moves closer to Adrian, pushing against their side. I slowly turn, ready to shove my hands into one of Adrian's joints when I hear Rocky let out a squeak. I glance over and Adrian’s already got him, holding him up in the air by an arm.
Fudge.
“Wait! H-hold on—“ I try to back up, but Adrain picks me up and pushes me and Rocky together in their lap.
“Rocky Grace too obvious.” They state as they place a claw on my stomach, squeezing. I squeal, twisting, trying to fold in on myself. I hear Rocky letting out small huffs as one of Adrian’s claws scratches along the top of his carapace. He’s desperately trying to keep any laughter in as he grabs at Adrian's hands frantically.
“Hohohow?! W-we dihiHIDNT-AH sneheheak uhup thihis time?” I giggle through my sentences.
“Simple. Grace heart beat quicken and breath erratic. Rocky suddenly go quiet. No tinkering, fidgeting, or tapping.” They sound awfully smug. So I made too much sound, which I can't even control, and Rocky didn't make enough? This is so stupidly unfair.
I hear Rocky start to crack next to me. “Wahahait! ADRIAHAHAN NOhoho tihihickle!” He trills out, swatting at Adrian’s claw. I snort as Adrian’s hands leave me to focus on their mate. I would feel bad but they're Rocky’s mates, not mine. They can have ALL of Adrian's attention as far as I'm concerned.
They let out a hum. “So tickle okay when Adrian is tickled but not when Rocky is tickled, question?” I feel their laughter vibrate through their body as they continue their assault on Rocky. I feel the parts of his body pressed against me heat up a bit, a clear sign he's getting a bit flustered. As they bicker, I slowly try to get myself unstuck from Adrian’s lap, crawling away. If I get up, I'll be able to run—!
“Where does Grace think Grace going, question?” A squeak leaves my mouth as I feel a claw grab my middle and drag me back, squeezing along my side. Freedom was sooo close.
“Nohoho! I-I dihiHIDNT MEHEAN TOHOHOH-NO—!” I try to squirm away, pushing my legs against their body. Rocky doesn’t seem to be having much luck either. Adrian has flipped him sideways, raking his claw up and down his side as he cackles. Adrian plucks me up and pushes me back next to Rocky. I feel puffs of steam start to bellow from his vents.
“Grace Rocky so cute!” They tease. “Think they can tickle Adrian back. So stupid. So dumb.”
I feel my face heat up, pulling a hand up to it, trying to hide. I slide down until I’m lying across the floor in infront of Adrian, and they take the opportunity to pull up my shirt, vibrating a digit into my lower belly.
“NOHOHO NOHOT THERERE!!! ADRIAHAhahan—Plehehease!” Adrian pulls laughter from me with shockingly skilled claws.
“Apohohology AH—APOLOHOHOGY—!!” Rocky starts pleading for our release. I hear Adrian let out more amused sounds and coos at our expense.
“So adorable. Grace Rocky lucky Adrian busy or would tickle all day.” They slow their claws and scoop both of us up and carry us to the bed. They gently set us both down and even went back to grab the laptop, the forgotten movie still playing. They pull a blanket over me and rub at my hair while soothingly scratching at Rocky. They take such good care of us that I can't even be upset about how they tickle us to bits all the time.
I greedily suck in air, rubbing at the tingling skin of my tummy. My head lazily rolls over to Rocky and I see him relax into the bed, steam billowing from him.
“Adrian will be back later. Have fun my loves!” They cheerfully trill as they head out the door.
“Bye~!” I call out after them. Me and Rocky lay in a comfortable silence for a few minutes.
“All Grace fault.” Rocky huffs out. I swing my head in his direction.
“MY FAULT?!” I scoff. “Adrian said they could tell because of BOTH of us, not just me. Not just my fault!” I pull the blanket off of me slightly and lean up on my elbows, ready to argue.
"Maybe," he giggles at my reaction. He gets up, his legs all wobbly, and plops himself by my head.
“You okay?” I ask, laying back down and pulling him into my arms.
“Yes. Adrian gentle," he sighs and starts petting my head, slightly tugging at my hair. I hum and melt into his touch.
“I don't think we're going to be able to get them back.” I chuckle as my eyes flutter shut in contentment.
“Rocky have idea.” His carapace rumbles against my chest as he speaks, making me squirm.
“Oh really? Better than the one we just tried?” I joke with a huff.
“Yes…maybe. Wait until Adrian asleep. As they awake, Rocky Grace tickle. Adrian be tired. Slow from sleep. Make tickles easier.” Hmmm. That's not a terrible idea, actually.
I specifically need to be careful trying to get Adrian back. Not as quick and a break is easier. I have to watch for flying limbs and make sure not to get a hand pinched in their joints. Doing it while they are tired and sluggish might actually be our best option.
“I think that might work, Rock.” He reaches down and starts scratching under my chin, pulling soft giggles from me. I hug him tighter, pushing my face into his carapace.
“Yes. Will try when Adrian sleep next.” They pull my glasses from my face, placing them aside as sleep tugs at my eyelids. “Now Grace sleep, statement.”
“Okay.”
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All we have to do is wait. Adrian is sleeping while Rocky and I watch. Well, Rocky lets me go off and do what I want. He says my human boredom annoys him, which is fair. I didn't go far, just settled in the main room, working on projects for the pebbles at school. Adrian and Rocky are settled in the bedroom. I can hear the faint hums of notes as Rocky sings to Adrian as they sleep. I spin in my chair and look across the house at them. Rocky perched on top of their carapace, working on something of his own. They're so cute together.
After around an hour I hear Rocky call out.
"Grace, Adrian start to wake.” It's so quiet I almost miss it, lost in thought. I get up and head over to them and sure enough, Adrian is starting to stir as Rocky slides off their carapace. For some reason, I suddenly get nervous, almost embarrassed, and look over to Rocky. He lets out a hum and gestures me over. He takes my hands in his claws and guides them over to one of Adrian's joints against their body. His grip is careful, patient, and even. He pulls at my fingers towards Adrian's side like he's showing me something precious.
“Here.” His voice drops into a softer hum. "Grace be gentle. All Eridians are sensitive here.”
I nod as they push into the spot and I feel Adrian's body stiffen a little at the touch. I want to be as gentle as possible, like they are with me.
“Here is good. Stay in this area. Grace hands won't be pinch here. Watch for arm though.” He lets out happy trills as I see him walk over to another spot, placing his claws along the underside of Adrian.
“What happ—” The words barely leave Adrian before Rocky digs in. They let out a startled trill and immediately freeze. For a moment they just sit there, confused and sleepy. They try desperately to figure out why both of us are suddenly next to them, wearing the most suspicious expressions imaginable. I look back at my still hands and softly skitter my nails over the joint and feel a jolt come from them again.
“Wahahat?” They sound groggy and I can tell they're trying to get their bearings. Little hums of laughter spill from them as they try to figure out what's happening around them. I notice a claw tap lightly against the floor; I'm assuming it's to get a better look.
“Grace Rocky tickle Adrian!” Rocky squeaks excitedly. The sheer excitement in his voice almost makes me laugh. We've been planning for so long and somehow it's actually working. For once Adrian isn't three steps ahead of us. For once we're winning!
I decide to press in harder. “AH—Wahahait! Nohot fahAHAIR—!” They finally start to squirm around, though it seems they're trying to keep from hurting me and Rocky. “Sthihill tihihired!"
“I don't know, Adrian. It's not fair that you're so much stronger than us either. We just had to get a little creative!” I tease while changing my technique. I start tapping along the area and they jump again, slightly scooting away from my touch.
“GRAHahace Rohohcky noHOHO—!” They squeal, hugging an arm around themselves. I leave their joint and start knocking on their carapace and squirming more. Their laughter is deeper than Rocky's. Not as sharp. Softer. It rolls through their body in waves, vibrating through the floor beneath us. It rumbles through my body in a way I can feel, like when you feel the bass of music turned up really loud. I don't think I've ever heard them laugh this intensely hard before.
Their shell is a lovely greenish-blue color and has vast flat areas along their body. I think for a moment; I'm assuming the points and edges would be less sensitive because they're high-contact points, meaning the large, flat parts would more than likely be more sensitive. It would be harder to tell on Rocky because of how much smaller he is. Those spots are smaller and more difficult to find. I decide to try out my theory, moving to those areas. Adrian's legs shoot out and then suddenly curl underneath them, making a rather adorable noise.
“Aw, did I find a tickle spot, Adrian?” I tease as I go back to scratching at the flat parts of the carapace. I lean over to see Rocky has now shoved their claws into one of their joints, letting out snickers.
Holy crap, Adrian is actually losing for once.
“NOHOhoho! NohoHOT FIHIHIND—!!” They seem to finally have the strength to try and stand. I take several steps back along with Rocky and watch as their legs wobble like Rocky's do and ultimately fall back down to the floor.
I try to come back, but they hold out one of their arms, keeping me at a distance. “Stahahy awahahay!” They giggle softly. Rocky tries to scuttle up again, claws wiggling, and it turns into Adrian frantically batting at Rocky, shielding themselves.
You know, it would be rather easy to build a tickle device for Eridians. Instead of knocking or tapping their carapace, one of those massage gun things would work really well on them. I guess anything that rubbles or vibrates would work really well.
“Grace!” Rocky's voice pulls me from my thoughts and I realize I've just been zoning out in their direction.
"Yeah, bud?” They're still playfighting, so I keep my distance. Rocky has latched himself rather high on Adrian's body as they pull at one of his arms.
“Adrian have unusual tickle spot. Different from other Eridians!” Rocky triumphantly trills from on top of them. “Very sensitive!” Suddenly Adrian goes still as steam starts hissing from their vents almost immediately. Not a little. A lot. Enough that I actually start to lose sight of the edges of their carapace for a moment.
“Oh wow.”
"Grace," Adrian's voice comes out warbled.
I grin. They're embarrassed.
That really got to them; Adrian doesn't fluster easily. “Oh really? Adrian, care to share where that might be?” I make my way back over, my hands held up like claws, a toothy grin on my face. As I step closer, they flinch, pushing backwards with their legs.
“Nohohooo!” They let go of Rocky and curl in on themselves. “Grace noho need to knowhow.” They try to sound stern, but giggles worm their way through their chords.
"Aw, what? I do think I need to know!” Amusement laces my voice as I go back to knocking on their carapace, seeing if I can get them to unfurl from the ball they've turned into. Rocky lets out a bright hum.
“Is okay. Rocky tell Grace instead!” He climbs off of them again, making his way over to me, clearly enjoying that he's winning this tickle fight.
“ROHOhoky! AH—is embahaharrassing!” they squeak out. I slow my hands to a stop.
“Is cute!” Rocky chirps back. "Adrian tickle spot on claw like human palm! Is rare for Eridians. Very adorable!” He holds open his claw, tracing where I'm assuming Adrian is ticklish. He's right, that is so freaking adorable! I hear Adrian groan, and I cant help but laugh.
“I can't believe I've never noticed; I've held their claws so often. I've been held in there like a claw so often.” I look back to see a rather large amount of steam now coming from their vents, as they are still tucked away.
“Adrian hide well. Also large. Easy to get away.” Rocky turns and grabs at Adrian's one arm, pulling like a child.“Show Grace, question.” he excitedly hums.
“W-what? No!” They twitch and try to shift away more.
“Please? For science?” I plead, holding my hands together. Is it actually for science? Not really but how can I miss this opportunity with them?
“Yes. For science! Show Grace!” Rocky urges, tapping a claw against the floor.
“...Fine. Rocky Grace lucky Adrian love them.” I smile and a light blush makes its way to my face at the comment and they slowly uncurl their legs and place a large claw in front of me and Rocky. It slowly unclenches, and Rocky pulls it closer. Their body still seems to shy away from us on instinct.
“Across joints, many receptors. Eridians very tactile. This where Adrian most sensitive. All of open claw ticklish though.” He glides a claw across the creases and Adrian shrieks, desperately trying to stop themselves from ripping their claw away.
“EEAHAHAHA—! R-RHOHocky wahaHAIT!” Cute noises come from them as they squirm about. I take the claw in my own hand and flutter against it, feeling how tense the digits are. I decide to experiment and go back to tapping, making their legs shoot out again.
“GRAHAHACE—! TIHIHCKLES TOHO MUHUCH!” Their skin feels hot from embarrassment and I can't help but laugh at the reaction. Who knew the biggest tickle monster in this house would be so ticklish themselves?
I pinch my thumb and forefinger together and flick at the center of their palm as Rocky scratches at a knuckle, making them let out chirps of laughter. They shift back as a leg taps lightly against the ground.
After a few more moments they pull their claw away, immediately clenching it up. They finally stand, a little shaky, but they make it and stretch out their legs.
“Rocky told Grace plan good!” Rocky adds smugly.
“Very mean. Torture Adrian right after they wake. Cruel.” They huff, but it comes out bubbly rather than upset.
I turn to head to the living room. I let out a few giggles, ready to retort, but Rocky interrupts my thoughts.
“Grace! R-Run!” he sounds frantic but giggles spill from him
But before I can even ask why, I feel pressure on my back and suddenly my feet are no longer on the floor. I turn my head and Adrian has scruffed me, like a cat, using my clothes.
“Uh—A-Adrian?” I squirm as a giddy smile fights its way to my face, already knowing my fate for pulling this on Adrian. I know exactly how this ends. We had our victory. It was nice while it lasted.
I twist and see Rocky already pinned to the floor. “Adrian also get revenge!” The playful trill in their voice tells me Rocky and I are basically done for, and I know for sure Adrian isn't busy today, so they might just tickle us all day like they threatened before.
“A-Adrian! L-Let's talk about thi—EEAHAHA—!!!”
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𖥔 They absolutely get wrecked, I love these cuties 𖥔
