Dogs Of Peace Chapter One - Intro

Despite everything the monsters that moved to the surface where really friendly, a little bit backwards but they all seemed really nice. Most of them insisted on building there own homes so it could resemble thier old ones, homesickness was very real for them... It had been a few years by now though.

It was a nice day at least as I made my way down the twisty roads of the rows of shops, catching a look at myself in the ocassional windows as I passed by. I was a normal enough looking guy, a bit of a lack of care about what I was wearing but it suited my style. More carefree than lazy, I walked at a steady pace and soaked in the atmosphere of this nice November day.

It was pleasant to walk through the streets though, just watching people and monsters go about thier business. That is until I ran across a skinny looking monster squinting at a window, it looked like a dog with black and white markings. Most of his head and some of his torso where marked with a coal colour, along with his tail and feet. He wore what looked like a pink tank top and a pair of leopard print trousers, from his fashion sense I could tell this was a very colour blind dog. I didn't judge though, it was nice to see someone else that didn't care about the latest fashions and just dressed in what was comfy.

This monster did make me stop though. Just to see what he was doing, as soon as he saw someone walk around in the shop he shook his head and moved to the next window. Repeating this several times until he gave the street he was on a look around to make sure he was in the right place, it really looked as if he couldn't tell where he was at all. 'Maybe he was just new here?' I thought to myself as I followed him and watched him do this a few more times, until it became hard to watch as he did look somewhat distressed.

I made my way over to him to help, he did look really lost after all. "Hey, are you okay?" I asked him but he only nodded, not really paying attention to anything besides looking around. Thinking about what he could possibly be doing I asked if he needed help with anything to which he turned around and stared through me. His eyes where slightly blue and glassy and from the way he squinted, it was as if he was trying to see something really far away. I wasn't sure from his squinting if he knew I was there or not, I gave a few nervous glances around until either one of us would talk again, it was pretty jarring.

"I lost my friends, they're both in these black robes and about six foot tall. Seen anyone like that around here?" I shook my head and shrugged, I hadn't seen anyone close to that description from my wandering around. As soon as I did the action of shaking my head though, the dog locked onto my face and gave me a smile with a point in my general direction. "Oh, there you are!" He beamed as he took a step forward and grabbed a hold of my wrist. His grip was strong but it seemed like he held back, staring into my chin as if urging me to help him like a dog with an empty food bowl. I was still looking around nervously as I had no idea what this was about, I was glad I could help out in a little way though.

"Come on, you can help me look." He stated firmly as he began dragging me from window to window. He had a smile on his face as he lead me around, stopping at every window to let me take a look inside. 'It must have been nice for someone to help him out, I wonder why no one else offered?' I thought to myself but guessed it was just that people still don't understand monsters that we'll, this one seemed to be okay though.

From the cautious way he walked I guessed that he must be pretty new here, not really used to the cobblestone streets yet. I still followed him along though, how hard could it be to lose a six foot tall robed friend?

"So what do you do?" I asked as a way to make conversation as I was dragged around lightly, he seemed to pause for a minute as if he was about to say something but remembered something else. "Nothing, I'm retired. I used to work as a guard but I gave it up thanks to my eyes, still as sharp as ever though!" He said proudly as he walked straight into a small tree, grumbling to himself before walking off again with me in tow. Giving his nose a rub with his one free paw, I was about to ask if he was okay but he looked as if this was a regular thing as he mumbled about this being exactly like something called "Snowdin." Whatever that was?

Before long we found the dogs friends sat in an old looking bar, all crowded around a booth playing cards, I would have made a joke about them playing poker but they where playing go fish. We made our way inside where we were welcomed in, all of the dogs getting up to say hello to thier friend. One of the robed dogs invited me over as he introduced himself, telling me a thanks first of all for finding his best friend and that I should have a seat and join in on the next game.

"I'm Dogamy, this here is my beautiful wife Dogaressa." He extended his arm towards the other robed dog who took the opportunity to sneak a peak at her husbands cards. I didn't notice a ring on thier paws but ignoring how one would fit I wondered if marriage is the same back underground. The two in the robes did seem to be the most mature, sort of like the parents of the group.

"You've already met Doggo," He pointed to Doggo who gave a wave before sitting down. He seemed pretty worn out and appreciated the chance to sit down, although he couldn't seem to get comfy as his tail didn't sit too well in the booth everyone was in. He soon got comfy though as he leaned forward and had a look around.

"There is GD, he's the youngest of us all." He gave a pat to the massive shoulder of the hulking dog sat on the floor who was taller than everyone, even sat down. He was clad in some massive armour and would probably look intimidating if it was for the cute face and constant panting.

"And last but not least, this here is LD." He concluded as he gave a pat to the dog, its head reaching up to Dogamy's paw. This one though just looked like a tiny version of GD, although this one was a lot cuter. Even though it seemed fairly clueless, as it's head wandered around just glancing at everything.

"It's very nice to meet you all. Please, let me get you all a drink." I said as was treated to a round of barks and applause. I had no idea what dogs would drink though so I got six mugs of lemonade, an extra big one for GD. I heard them quiet down from the bar though as Dogaressa slapped her cards on the table and took a few bones off Doggo who had just joined the game.

As I got back to the table they dealt me a hand of cards and told me that we where playing a game called delta. I had no idea how to play but I played along, how hard could it be to beat some dogs at cards?

-Later-

LD had won everything, even as I understood the rules half way through the game the little dog still had the best hands possible. I tried to stay a good sport as everyone else was sulking, LD had won something close to thirty bones. Thinking everyone needed some cheering up I offered to buy another round but Doggo refused, he wanted to get me something special for helping him out earlier, I let him go for it as he walked cautiously up to the bar.

LD was busy constructing his new pile of bones into one long tower, GD was just watching while the two robed dogs started petting each other. They were definitely happily married.

Dogamy then came close and whispered something to me, "I'd be careful. Doggo is known for having a few bad habits." I frowned at what he could have meant, he seemed harmless enough. As I glanced up to see what he meant I saw Doggo just talking with the bartender about something then fishing out some money from his back pocket, I definitely didn't see any bad habits on display.

Soon enough Doggo came back with a bowl of something, I wasn't too sure how he managed to talk the bartender into putting the drink into a bowl but he probably just though that dogs drink from bowls better than mugs. He slid the drink over to me, telling me it was a special drink they serve in the underground, it looked kind of orange but had no real smell to it. Although that could just been me as GD leaned in to get a good sniff before Dogaressa shooed him away and told him to buy his own, he sulked a bit but understood at least. I tried a sip, it tasted like a mix between cinnamon and ice cream, it was pretty strange but enjoyable.

They all gave me a big smile as I drank it, telling me that they hadn't met another human that liked it yet. Plus the look of a human drinking out of bowl must have been a very strange sight for them. "It isn't too bad, I kinda like it." I told them and got a smile back from everyone as we continued our game. LD was nice enough to give everyone thier bones back so we could bet again, even pulling out a few extra to deal me in.

I remembered to thank Doggo but I just had to ask him what the drink was called, he seemed a little bit distracted but told me that it was something called a "Snowdin special." I had to know now what exactly Snowdin was as this was the second time I heard it. Dogamy was the first to answer though, "It's where we all grew up and worked, Underground of course." I nodded along understandably.

"Ready to win back some bones?" Dogaressa asked everyone, getting a happy bark from everyone besides LD who just gave a vacant expression as he shuffled the deck of cards.

-Later again-

After a few games where LD had crushed us yet again we decided to call it quits there and head back home. LD was just looking proud as they packed all of its winning into its pockets, at least they werent rubbing it in. Doggo was looking at his cards with a defeated face, unsure exactly how he lost. He slammed his cards on the table and crossed his arms in a fed up manner.

We all stood up though and cleared up the table, except for Doggo who stated that he was just going outside for a smoke. He looked a bit frustrated but it was understandable at least. The remaining dogs gave me thier numbers and insisted that I join something called 'Undernet' which I said I would as soon as I got home. "I will do but you have to go easier on me next time." I reasoned but was only treated to a round of laughter, although LD did look a bit sorry for taking it so far. I'm still surprised dogs had such good poker faces!

We all said out goodbyes, LD and GD both giving me a hug while Dogamy and Dogaressa shook my hand and slipped a bone into my pocket, whispering that I should take one for the road. It seemed a little strange but I thanked the robed dogs for inviting me to the game.

I said goodbye to everyone except Doggo who was apparently outside smoking a dog treat, I didn't know what to think of that but I thought I may as well say my farewells to him on my way out. I gave one last wave to the dogs who where just picking up the rest of thier stuff, not GD though who was busy picking up some crumbs of bones off the table with his massive gloves.

As I stepped outside into the cold of the night i spotte Doggo was propped up next to the doorways smoking a dog treat like some kind of pipe. The way the street lamps where shining off him made it look like an old water colour painting. He probably heard me coming but didn't bother to look around, "Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for today. It was the most fun I had since we found this bar..." He trailed off as he idly rolled his treat around in one paw, he seemed a little lost in thought. He had probably gotten over the loss of his bones by now, but something was still occupying his thoughts and I couldn't figure out what.

"This might sound a little wierd but... ah, never mind. Look, we'll see you again right?" He asked as he almost nervously, scratching the back of his neck, I wondered what he was going to say but I wasn't the person to ask him and overstep my boundaries. Even though he wasn't looking I still shot him a grin before telling him, "Of course I'll be back, I'll bring some of my own bones next time though."

Without any kind of retort or answer I wasn't sure what to do next I gave him a pat on the should and told him that I would see him around, he gave a nod before placing his treat back in his mouth. I tried not to dwell on what he could be considering or why he seemed so withdrawn, I knew he would open up eventually as I had seen him do it a few times inside. As I walked off he gave me a wave, soon joined by GD who came out from the bar, his massive arms nearly knocked a street light over. I chuckled to myself as I headed home.

What a bunch of good dogs.

End of chapter 1

A/N Well that was the first chapter, I just wanted to establish what everyone is like now that they have left the underground. I couldn't figure out LD's gender (if any) so I left it true to the game and kept it they/them pronouns.

Also the main guy doesn't have a name because I can't decide on one that fits, plus it's easier to imagine it as you if I leave it vague!

I might be putting more characters in the next chapter, probably just a few though. With most of them being ships which may be a bit difficult as I don't ship that much... except LD and GD!

Right, see you all next chapter for some awkward teen angst!

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