She'd see she was in the town now and would look at the buildings. She'd see a library, Inn, Grillby's, someones home, and finally finding one that looked like a store. The towns people glared at her as she walked on her hind legs through the town. One monster who had no arms, looked somewhat like a lizard with a striped jacket somehow threw a snowball at her… even though he had no arms, which she'd shake of and smile. Snow wasn't painful, just cold. She'd decide to walk into the only store in town to see if they had anything.
She'd walk in and find a bunny lady. She'd be wearing a black tank-top, a fedora, and a collar. She'd browse around the store, looking at the clothes, though not particularly interested her. Everything was very dark, had spikes, or was very… naughty looking. Instead she'd find yarn, knitting needles, and a pair of pink boots with fuzzy insides in the clearance section. She'd grab purple, light pink, and light blue yarn, a pair of needles, and try on the boots before taking them to the clerk.
The clerk would be reading a book when she'd see the small, mix and matched monster come over to the counter and place items on the counter. She'd look at Sugar funny, then put the book down and ring up the items. "That'll be 60 gold."
"Ok." Sugar would produce the gold and only have one left. "Hi, I'm Sugar by the way. I have to say, I really like the color of your fur. It's very pretty."
Again, the clerk would look at her funny. "Is that some sort of threat to skin me? Because I will kill you right here and now if it is."
Sugar would look shocked. "Oh dear no! I was just saying to look lovely. I'm… sort of new here. I'm sorry if it sounded that way." She'd look the clerk over and think for a moment. She'd then go to the back and find a yellow sunny hat and walk back over, handing her the last gold she had. Then climbed onto the counter and slowly put the hat on the cashiers head, making no movements that were threatening. She'd then hop down and look at the store keeper again. "Yellow looks very good on you. You should wear it more often." Sugar would smile and collect her things in a plastic bag and wave. "Bye Bye. I'll stop by to say hi."
The clerk would watch the little one go. She didn't know what to say, nor do. She did see she had only the single gold left, yet spent it on her? Buying things from her own store and give it to her? That was… unheard of. She'd pick up a mirror and looked at herself… The little one was right. It did look nice on her, though the collar didn't quite match… That girl is really special.
Sugar would put on her boots and walk back to Grillby's. She knew she didn't have enough for the Inn. She was completely broke now.
She'd walk back into the bar and see two people fighting, punching and snapping at each other. Sugar would jump out of the way barely in time before one monster was thrown at the door. She'd land with a THUMP only for a table to be knocked over and land over her. Without thinking she'd let out an ear piercing, high singing note, which stunned anyone near her, having them cover their ears and a couple glasses shattering. Everyone else looked in the fights direction, a Sugar curled up, clutching her bag, eyes squeezed shut, and hiding shakily.
Grillby shoved the fighters who were a bit dizzy from the note aside and moved the table. He'd pat the small one who'd open her eyes and look at him. Grillby then offered a free hand to her, which she'd take hesitantly. He'd then pick her up, tucking her under his arm and pointed a knife to the two who were now shaking off the stun.
"… You two… Get out before I cut you to ribbons… " with that the two would dash out and Grillby would go and place Sugar in a booth. "…You alright?"
She'd smile and start pulling things out of her bag. "Yeah. I'm ok. Sorry… I broke some of your glasses… I'll work for you to pay you back if you need. I'm… sort of broke now."
Grillby would look at her, putting a hand to his… chin? He'd look around the bar and shrug. "Help clean tonight at closing… I'll pay you the difference."
She'd smile and nod. "Ok."
Grillby would then give her a warning to stay there and out of dangers way before leaving her to do her own thing. She'd sit in the booth and start crocheting a scarf. It would take her a while to get into a rhythm. Even so, she'd mess up and have to redo a portion. Between doing that she'd talk to some of those she met. Apparently Sans had left not long after she did. Something about his brother finding the human again… Which though that was concerning to her, she didn't know where they were or what she could do. By the end of the day, she had a good foot of the scarf done and had made some friends.
When the bar was closing, she'd put her things in the booth, including her boots, and go behind the bar. She'd find the cleaning supplies and would look at Grillby. "Um… I hope you don't mind… but I tend to sing while doing chores. Don't worry, I won't sing the really high one again."
Grillby would look at her, then nod. "… Go… ahead. I'll be in the back. Don't go there. …You'll die." He'd state bluntly. "If you need me, ... knock."
She'd look shocked, but nodded in understanding. She'd grab a sponge and the cleaning supplies and find the one she knew worked best. She'd start cleaning the bar first. She'd clean the outside, then start cleaning the inside, remembering where bottles were and cleaning it section be section. She'd then clean stools, chairs and tables. She'd start flipping the chairs and moveable stools up onto the tables. After that she'd get out the broom to sweep and then the mop to … well mop. Throughout the time she'd be singing songs from the early 2000's: Avril Lavigne, Cascada, M2M, and even a bit of PINK. She'd be mopping when she'd sing a song with all her feelings she currently had.
Papyrus would be with Sans walking home. They had been chasing a human and that golden flower, Flowey all day. Papyrus was fuming and Sans was just ignoring his brothers bickering. Sans would then notice something while walking past Grillby's and stop.
"SANS WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT STOPPING SUDDENLY WHEN I'M TALKING AT YOU! I SWEAR YOU ARE THE MOST-"
"Shh. Listen Boss."
Though obviously annoyed and frustrated, the tall skeleton would cross his arms and listen. He'd hear a voice unfamiliar to him singing inside the bar and grill of their little town.
"Grew up in a small town,
and when the rain would fall down.
I'd just stare out my window.
Dreamin' of what could be
and if I'd end up happy,
I would pray.
Trying hard to reach out
But when I try to speak out
Felt like no one (was listening)
Wanting to belong here
But something feels so wrong here
So I pray
I could break away.
I spread my wings and I learn how to fly.
I'll do what it takes, until I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget and the (friendships I've won)
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
and Breakaway.
The skeleton brothers would stand and listen for a while longer. Each lyric was filled with emotion and a bittersweet feeling, yet power and… DETERMINATION. Though Sans could tell who it was, he would look at Papyrus who was now looking at the Bar and Grill he hated with a… look he didn't recognize. He'd then see him starting for Grillby's door. Uh Oh.
"Hey Boss. Grillby's isn't open. He and someone must be cleaning or something. Let's get the things from the shop before it closes," he'd suggest.
"JUST HOLD ON. I WANT TO SEE WHO IT IS. I KNOW EVERYONE IN THE UNDERGROUND YET DON'T KNOW WHO THIS IS. IT MIGHT BE THE HUMAN AGAIN!"
Before Sans could argue, Papyrus would throw open the door and run inside. "HUMAN IT'S TIME FO-AH!" he'd slip and fall right onto the floor.
"EEP!" Sugar would jump and see a tall skeleton on the floor where she had just mopped. "Oh my gosh!" She'd rush over and kneel down. "A-Are you ok? I'm so sorry! I should have put up a wet floor sign!" She'd feel thoughts in the back of her mind sweeping over but look him over and it would click into her head who this was. Oooh no.
The skeleton would groan and rub his skull, feeling that someone was near him and kneeling to him, but didn't bother looking yet. He'd hear her frantically talking saying sorry… the weird thing was she asked if he was ok… What? Does this human not know who I am? "LISTEN HUMAN, WHY ARE Y-" He'd look over and see an off-white, pink, and blue monster looking at him with concerned, large, pink eyes. She was small and looking at him and used a gentle paw to touch his radius and ulna in his arm which looked bruised.
"Here! Let me get something for you!" She'd run from him over to a booth, then race back with a cinnamon bunny. "Here, you have it."
"MONSER GIRL, DO YOU NOT KNOW THE RULES OF THE UNDERGROUND. NOR WHO I AM?"
She'd blush a bit and look at her paws. "I do… sir… but I'm not from here. I can't possibly follow your rules of kill or be killed. As for knowing who you are… You're Sans brother, yes? Captain of the royal guard?" She'd look at him as he'd sit up, looking at her.
"SO YOU DIDN'T THINK THIS GESTURE IS INSULTING TO MY TITLE?" he'd ask.
She'd think about it. "I… guess it could seem like that if you twisted it… but it was my fault you fell. So, I must adhere to my mistake and give you kindness… Or… would you rather hit or kill me instead?" She'd look at him with sad eyes.
The royal guardsmen would look at the small creature before him. She was… different to say the least. She seemed genuine in her words and her offer of the cinnamon bunny, yet not at all scared of him. More like… she just felt guilty she hurt him, even if indirectly. He'd let out a heavy sigh and take her offer of monster food. "YOU BEST BE LUCKY I'M TIRED." He'd look at her HP and LV, seeing her LV was one and her HP was extremely low. "BESIDES, YOU'RE NOT WORTH MY EFFORT. YOU'RE TOO WEAK AND IT WOULDN'T BE MUCH FUN OR EVEN A CHALLENGE"
He'd look at her face and see the strangest thing yet… she was smiling happily, tail even wagging. What is up with this girl?!
"That's fine by me. By the way, my name is Sugar." She'd stand up and then jump onto a wall near him, climbing up and offering a free paw. "Would you like help up?"
Papyrus would roll the orange globes in his eyes, getting up himself. He'd take her paw and shake it firmly. "PAPYRUS THE TERRIBLE, CAPTAIN OF THE ROYAL GUARD… HOW ARE YOU DOING THAT WITHOUT CLAWS?"
She'd tilt her head confused. "Do what?"
"CLIMBING THE WALL THING?"
"Ooooh, that. My paws glow and can have me stick to anything really. Anything solid at least. I have to clean the windows next so I guess you can see yourself," she'd say with a smile. She'd see Sans walk in and grin at her. "Hi Sans." She'd get off the wall and walk over and hug him.
"Heh… Hey Pup. Ya working here or something? Why are ya here?" He'd pat her shoulder and look at his brother who'd be looking at him with confusion. He'd answer him with a shrug.
Sugar let go. "Uh… I sort of… um…"
"She shattered about five glasses… and three beer bottles when she got scared… and sang an ear shattering note… It stunned the couple of idiots who were fighting… Which I found interesting… She's paying off her dept by cleaning." Grillby would say from behind the bar, cleaning a knife. He had been watching since Sugar had started mopping, though she didn't know.
"Little Pup did all that with one scream?"
Grillby would nod and look to Sugar, giving her a look of "Keep Working."
"REALLY NOW? NOT EVEN IN A FIGHT SEQUENCE AND SHE STUNNED PEOPLE? THAT WOULD BE USEFUL." The tall skeleton would look at Sugar who'd be messing with her tail out of sudden embarrassment.
"IIIIIIII'm just gonna go clean the windows. Have water and vinegar? It works better than cleaner," she'd look at Grillby who'd pull out a bottle vinegar and pointed out the sink. She'd run over. She'd make a spray bottle of the mixture, grab a towel, and then run outside in the cold to do a quick wash of the outside windows.
Papyrus, Sans, and Grillby would look at each other, then watch Sugar as she'd run out with concoction. Sans and Papyrus would then go over to the bar and sit on the stools that were there.
"Ya sure are nice to her Grillby. You aren't ever nice to any of us. What's the deal?"
Grillby would look at him and sigh, than start signing in sign language to make this conversation go faster. "With her, she's completely different than all of you. She is nice and even tipped me when she never bought anything, just finished your scraps. When she did something even slightly wrong she didn't blame anyone else. Just offered to do what she could. When have any of you done that?"
Sadly, what he said was true. "So what, you are attached to her now?"
The fire elemental would nod. "Her happy attitude is better than your cocky yet bitter one. Plus, she's cuter and is a hard worker. Just look at her."
Both skeletons would look at him shocked. He never admitted to anything being cute, sexy, or appealing in any way. They'd then look at Sugar on the other side of the glass. She hadn't lied, her paws that were on the glass were glowing a light blue as she'd stick to the glass. They only could assume it was some sort of magic that only affected the paws. She'd be smiling and they could her through the open door a light singing. They couldn't hear the words, but it sounded bubbly and happy. Then they'd see a slump of snow fall right on her, burying her. They all couldn't help but chuckle and watch as they'd see her scratch out to the top of the pile and shake off the extra snow and sneeze with a little "Chyu!" Then walk back into the bar, shivering like crazy.
"D-D-Done, Ou-Ou-Out there." She'd smile and close the door behind her with her tail. She'd then walk over to the window and start cleaning the window slowly, her body slowed by the cold. She'd have only a tiny section done when she'd be picked up by Grillby. "EEEP!"
Grillby would hug her and she'd feel the warmth instantly. She'd hug back and nuzzle her face into his shirt and feel the cold melt off. Sans understood why Grillby was doing it since he sort of saw him carry her in earlier practically frozen, but Papyrus was at a huge loss.
"WHAT IS SHE DOING?! IS SHE TRYING TO KILL HERSELF BY SUFFICATION OR SOMETHING?" the younger of the two skeletons would ask.
Sugar would look at Papyrus shocked. "No. I was… showing affection with hugs and nuzzling… wait…" She'd look at Sans and Papyrus. "You two don't hug or show affection, do you?"
Both looked at each other and then her chorusing the words, "NO WAY IN HELL."
She'd be very shocked but nod. "Baby steps then." She'd look to Grillby and nuzzle her face into his neck area for a brief moment. "Thanks Grillby, I'm ok now." She'd jump out of his arms and go back to cleaning the window. She'd be singing lightly to herself again something that sounded more eerie.
Grillby would go back to the bar where the skeletons would order drinks despite the bar technically being closed. He'd serve them and watch Sugar, then looked at the time. It was late now, easily around 2am on the surface. "… After that, you'll be done. You can get your balance after."
She'd look to him and smile, nodding.
Grillby would wash the last few dishes he had in the sink, but all relatively stayed silent, listening to Sugar sing and hum a tune. It was dark, eerie, yet sad. When they saw her face, she was obviously into the song, emulating the feeling with her expressions. It was Evanescence, Hello. By the time she was done singing, everyone was quiet and she finished the window and dropped to the floor.
"I'm super tired now. Is the inn still even open?" she'd ask looking at all of them.
"I HONESTLY DOUBT IT. THEY NORMALLY STOP TAKING IN PEOPLE AT MIDNIGHT." The royal guardsmen would say.
"Doesn't hurt to look though. What will you do if it's not open?"
She'd think and shrug. "Find a tree high up I guess." She'd put the cleaning supplies away, along with the mop and broom. She'd then get her things from the booth and walk over to Grillby. "Thank you for letting me work. Kept my mind busy."
The three of them looked at her confused, but Grillby shrugged and hand her 50 gold and a purple jacket. "… We'll take you to the inn… If it's closed… you can stay at my place."
She'd smile at him. "That's sweet of you. Thanks. But… they don't have to go. They probably have stuff to do."
"We don't really. We missed closing time at the shop so we just need flurry back home. Though having you with the perverted hot-head here doesn't sound like the best plan for ya." He'd say with a toothy grin.
"…Neither does going to… the bone-zone." The fire elemental rebutted.
The cotton candy colored monster looked at them confused. "Uh… are you trying to say Papyrus and you are ok with me… staying at your house?"
"I SAID NO SUCH THING. MY BROTHER IS JUST AN IDIOT. I CAN'T HAVE SOME WEAK MONSTER GIRL AROUND ME! I HAVE A REPUTATION TO WITHHOLD. BESIDES, YOU MEET NONE OF MY STANDARDS." Papyrus would say, crossing his arms.
Sugar would blink confused. "Uh… ok? How would you know if you don't know me?"
"I, THE GREAT AND TERRIBLE PAPYRUS KNOW EVERYTHING. UNLESS YOU CAN COOK, YOU'RE NOT LAZY, ARE AS GREAT AS I AM, AND STRONG, YOU'LL NEVER MEET MY STANDARDS" he'd smile and look down at her.
"Well, I got two things out of four." She'd shrug. "I'm not very strong though. I wasn't made to be." She'd put on the jacket and her boots before putting her extra stuff in her pockets and looked up to Papyrus. "As for being greater than you… I don't think that will happen. I'm not scary, I'm not powerful, I'm not really all that interesting. If you're a royal guard, like some knight from a fairytale, there is no way I can beat that." She'd giggle and smile at him.
Papyrus would look at her confused. "KNIGHTS IN FAIRYTALES?"
She'd be shocked yet again. "You've never read a fairytale?" She'd think a bit. "Knights battling dragons to save fair maidens from their abandoned castles. Kissing a princess who's been under a spell for 100 years after a long voyage and dangerous tasks. Stuff like that. Everyone loves the knight in the stories. He's tall, handsome, strong, brave, and very nice. You'd make a great knight if really wanted too. If I get back home I'll get a book of them and let you read it." She'd yawn and squeak, rubbing her eyes sleepily.
The tall, dark skeleton would think about this concept a bit. It sounded nice. But if he was a knight, who would exactly be the princess? What exactly is the role of the princess in the stories? He had no idea.
Sans looked at her and shrugs. "Let's go see if that inn is open before you end up passing out in the snow and turn into a Pup-sicle again. Don't need ya dying now that Grillby likes ya."
Sugar smiled and giggled, putting a paw out to him and one to Grillby. "Can you hold both hold one of my paws? I'm not great at seeing in the dark."
Sans would roll the red globes of his eyes. He'd look at her paw and slowly take it. He'd feel how warm and soft her pads and fur was. Grillby would nod and put a couple knives in his pocket before grabbing his keys and heading over to the small monster, taking her other paw without hesitating. Papyrus would look at the three of them and frown. Seeing them like that gave him the feeling somewhat left out. Then again, it's not like the little monster knew him that well and he did just tell her he couldn't really be seen with her. He'd be thinking when suddenly his train of thought was broken.
"Sir Papyrus! A knight must lead his subjects. Will you lead us to our destination, please?" She'd smile at him and giggle at his shocked face.
"YES, I THE GREAT AND TERRIBLE PAPYRUS MAY LEAD THE WAY. YOU WEAKLINGS WOULD DIE IF SOMEONE WERE TO AMBUSH YOU ANYWAY." He'd get up off his stool and walk ahead of them.
The four of them would walk to the inn. Papyrus would lead the way as Sans and Grillby held the little cotton-candy monsters paws and helped lead her through the snow and darkness. When they reaching the inn they'd see they were correct as it was closed for the night. Grillby would then look to the little fur-ball and give a questioning look.
"Guess it's a sleepover, huh? Are you sure it's ok? I don't want you thinking you have too. I can handle sleeping in a tree. I've done it before." She'd look to him concerned.
He'd just simply nod and look at the skeletons, who'd be giving the elemental dark questioning looks.
"DO WHAT YOU WISH. I'M HEADING HOME. I HAVE LOTS TO PLAN FOR CAPTURING THE HUMAN. COME ON SANS," Papyrus would shrug and turn to head to their house.
"Grillby, you don't do anything that's going to make me give ya a bad time. She's innocent. Let's keep her that way."
"… Says the bone-head who's taken the innocence of plenty."
"Not my fault they wanted me and had those lustful thoughts." He'd look at Sugar and let go of her paw. "As for you, don't do anything stupid. More than likely we'll see you tomorrow." He'd then walk towards his brother who'd be tapping his foot with impatience.
Sugar smile and wave goodbye. "Goodnight! Sleep tight, and don't let the bed-bugs bite!" She'd then look to Grillby and hold his hand tighter. They'd turn around and start heading back to the bar and grill. Sugar would look at him confused and tilt her head.
"… My house is downstairs… It's through the door I told you not to go into… Give me a few minutes… I'll come get you when I'm done."
With that they'd journey to the bar and he'd let go of her paw and head to the side door. He'd take about 30 minutes only to walk into the bar and see the fluffy monster girl in one of the booths curled up with her tail over her face, boots and jacket still on. He'd watch her for a couple seconds and then would gently pick up the small creature. She'd stir a bit but curled up against his chest while in his arms, and he'd shrug, walking into the side door. He cooled the place down to where it wasn't exactly raging fire anymore. It looked like a normal house now and had a kitchen, a living-room, and only two bedrooms, though he turned one into an office and had a futon in it. That's where he'd lie the small fur-ball before taking off her jacket and boots. It was still hot in his home, though not uncomfortable for him it would have her uncomfortable if she had these layers. He'd set her things to the side and then leave the room.