Of course Gaster would wake up to the Blaster licking his face. He snorted and blew air out his mouth, sitting up, the Blaster laying most of it's upper body on the bed. He looked at it a little tiredly, before he looked down, at least the boys were still asleep. He looked at the time, well... He should get ready then. When he got out of the bed, the first thing Gaster did was let the Blaster out, which let out happy growls, running around and rolling in the snow. Gaster would need to do something with the boys, but he doubted anyone would babysit on such short notice. He would have to take them to work, he just hoped Asgore wouldn't mind, then again he allowed Thetaria to bring her daughter to work occassionally, surely he wouldn't mind it.

Getting Sans up proved to be a bit of a hassle, with the cold and all. As for the baby, well, he got all the things needed to take care of him, putting it into an old messenger bag from college. The baby was asleep against his back, from a makeshift carrier made from a soft and fluffy red Blanket. He took the sleepy toddler's hand, sure to bring a blanket for him when they got to to the lab.

"Do we hafta go?" Sans yawned with the rub of his eye, trudging along.

{Well, if I could find a babysitter I would let you two stay, I promise I'll let you go back to sleep when we get to the lab} Sans could only nod and make a yawn like response to that. Taking the Riverperson was rather Quick, even if it meant he had to keep both boys very close to him.

"Tra la la la..."

{Just stay here while I do work, okay?} Gaster asked as he closed up the gate to what looked to be a play place for children. Sans was already out like a light, his brother asleep against him too. Glad he wouldn't have to worry about them fussing, Gaster smiled. Sans hugged his brother, laying on his side, the baby babbled softly in his sleep.

The work went very smoothly for an hour, at least until he could hear a voice speaking up.

"When did you have kids Gas? I'm a little hurt you never told me!" it was female, it was husky sounding too. He turned to an orange Dino monster with square shaped glasses. A small yellow Dinosuar tucked under her arm, looking up at him shyly.

"Nearly scared little Alphys half to death when she saw them!" They exclaimed, Gaster gave her a sheepishly apologetic expression.

{Sorry Thetaria, I'll tell you when we get the chance to work} he said, before smiling at Alphys.

{And how are you today Alphys?} the little Monster shyly tutned, hiding her face in the stuffed bird monster she brought with her.

"'m doing good" she stammered out shyly from behind the plush. Thetaria let out a soft chuckle, patting Alphys' Head with a grin.

"Why don't you go play? Maybe that Skeleton boy will do some a Junior Jumble puzzels with you" She said as there was a soft nod.

{Be careful, Sans had a bit of a fever last night, while he seemed to be better, he might still have it} Gaster warned.

"Aw don't worry about it Gas! Remember, we Dinos got strong immune systems!" Thetaria said as Alphys had left to go into the "Playroom", the two adults alone. Once the coast was complety clear, Thetaria turned to Gaster.

"Soooo, You want to explain the two Babybones to me here?" She asked as she began to get ready to work with him. Gaster sighed a little, she sure was a curious one.

{They're not my children if that's what you're asking, or I'd be good at keeping all kinds of secrets} He started. The Monster crossed her arms, hips cocking to the side as she gave him a firm stare.

"Alright then, who are they and why are they here then?" Gaster sure did hope she would not react TOO angrily to what he had to say.

{Well, they're orphans, I found them on my way home yesterday, just on the outskirts of Snowdin, but uhm... That doesn't mean their parents... perished persay...} her eyes were on Gaster like a Bird of prey to it's next meal as he tried to explain.

"That better not mean what I think it means Gaster" the threat may not have been directed AT him, but it was hard to spit it out now, with her eyes almost boring holes into his head.

{Uhm... According to Sans, he and his brother were... left... there?} He saw the woman throw her hands up and look less than pleased.

"Of course that happened! What do you plan to do with them?" She asked, wait... what? That was out of the Blue, Gaster rubbed the back of his neck nervously.

{I honestly don't know... But Sans, well... He showed potential for strong magic, I want to assume it scared his parents into abandoning him and his brother} He continued, knowing full well that didn't answer her question, he sighed.

{But, it felt nice, having them around, even if it was for a few hours? If the King approves, perhaps I could be...?} Gaster became flustered as he fidgited around shyly, fingers fiddling and unable to meet his Co worker's eyes now, despite the huge smile on her face.

"If you give me 5 minutes, I'll call him up to come down here!" she said, not even giving him a chance to response before she made a B-Line for the phones. He covered his face, embarrassed now.

"And that's how find the word" Alphys explained how the crossword worked to Sans, his brother sitting in his lap. Yeah, when he woke up to her, Sans had let out a scream, which made Alphys almost break into tears. Obviously she was harmless if he scream of shock upset her to tears. Now they were doing Junior Jumble puzzels, his brother enthusiastically waving a hand at the puzzles himself, seeming entertained by them himself.

"Uhm... So... I'm Sans... Who are you anyway?" he asked shyly, holding the baby closer.

"O-Oh! I'm... I'm Alphys, my momma works here with your uhm... your... W-Who is Mr. Gaster to you?" she asked him. Sans blinked, before looking around nervously. He was a little scared that if he told her the truth, she would tell someone else and get Gaster in trouble.

"He's our dad" the lie just tumbled out. Alphys gave him a confused look, before nodding and getting back to work. The boy was reliefed she bought it, but then again... Calling him that felt right. The guy was nothing but nice to him and his brother, definitly more of a parent then the monsters who left him and his brother to fend for themselves. Maybe Sans was buying his own lie more than Alphys did. He went back to working on the puzzels with her. They enjoyed the quietness aside from the baby's loud cooes and babbles, so much so they didn't notice a knock on the door.

I Hope you all enjoyed Thetaria! Hilariously I named her that cause I keep thinking Alphys is a reference to the Word Alpha, which is why her mom's name is referencing Theta.

Anyway! Chapter 3 will come ASAP, until then, enjoy!