A/N: Sorry for the delay everyone. Life has been bitch to me lately. Oh on a another note. Ebott takes place in Pennsylvania since Pennsylvania does have some mountainous regions. I figured since most people have their stories take place in either Europe or in the west coast I thought I would change it up and have them in east coast where there are mountains.
Chapter 10: Road Trip
"Come on you guys have to come! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity! And besides Monty has everything covered you and Pap wouldn't have to pay a cent." Rose slowly stroked the top of Sans skull as he lay his head on her lap. His body was sprawled across Rose's couch. A rerun of whose line was playing on the flat screen in front of them.
Sans opened one of his eye sockets and looked up at Rose's face.
"pap doesn't do well with heights."
"We're driving there."
"but it'll be a long trip."
"You mean you don't want to be stuck in a car for 8 hours with me?" Rose pouted. "Besides I don't want you and Pap to be alone for the holidays with Tori and Frisk flying out to France today."
Sans sighed, his breath whistling through his teeth.
"doll you know 'd love nothin' more than to spend christmas with ya but….pap and i have never well…."
"Sans….are you afraid of traveling to a different country?"
"...maybe?"
Rose chuckled and pressed a kiss to Sans' forehead. Blue graced his cheeks and he smiled up at her.
"Niagara Falls is a very diverse city. There are people from all walks of life there. You'd be with me, Pap and Monty."
"it's not that i don' wanna go i really do...'m just not the type of guy to go to new places. hell it took pap a long time to convince me to come to this city."
Rose looked at Sans in concern, her stroking almost stopping much to her boyfriends dismay.
"You...don't want to be up here?"
"no, no. i...just don' like change."
Rose hummed in understanding and rested her head against the back of the couch. 'That's probably why Sans doesn't leave his room much...And why he won't open up too me...' Rose closed her eyes, a sigh leaving her lungs.
"ya know...it's amazin' how i can hear the air fill yer lungs and flow out of yer body..." Sans pressed his
skull closer to Rose's torso. Her stomach made little noises since she had just ate dinner. Little gurgles and air noises. But the most noticeable thing he could hear was her heartbeat coming from her chest.
"Does it disgust you?" Rose asked him. Sans chuckled and sat up, pressing his skull in between her breasts to hear her heartbeat better.
"the opposite...it's so...beautiful. all the processes yer body goes through to keep ya alive. the way yer heart sounds...it's so soothing...it makes ya feel...alive."
"Don't some Monsters have organs?"
"nah...monsters are made 'a mostly magic. our bodies need it for energy and to keep us together. if i didn't have magic...'d be nothin' more than a pile o' bones."
Rose laughed lightly and let Sans listen to her heartbeat without saying another word. She could feel his body relax to the rhythmic sounds that kept her body alive.
"Hey Sans?"
"mm?"
"You don't have to go...I just didn't want you to be alone for Christmas..." 'More like I don't want to be
alone for Christmas...'
Sans moved his head away from Rose's chest and looked at her in the eyes. There was a sadness about them that made his soul clench in his ribcage. With a defeated sigh Sans nodded and Rose let out a squeal of joy. A huge smile was plastered on her face and she pressed kisses all over his face making him laugh.
"well if i knew i was gonna get this many kisses i woulda said yes a long time ago."
Rose rolled her eyes but at the skeleton sitting in her lap.
"You are such a wiener."
Sans laughed lightly and resumed laying his head down in Rose's lap.
It took several days of packing for the month long trip. It was already a week before Christmas and everyone was scrambling. Toriel and Frisk had already left for France to be with Asgore and Undyne and Alphys for the holidays. Since both Papyrus and Sans didn't like the idea of flying they didn't go. Papyrus was thrilled to hear that Sans had finally agreed to go on the road trip to Niagara Falls with Rose and Monty. Rose would have most likely been alone for Christmas anyway because Monty was a total workaholic.
Sans yawned as he boarded the bus and plopped down in their seats. The bus was one of those fancy ones that had train like seats and a bathroom in the back. It was six o clock in the morning and he hadn't got an ounce of sleep the night prior. Mostly because of the intense make out session he had with his girlfriend. He spent most of the night trying to get his magic under control as he resisted the urge to go back to Rose's place and take her roughly. His thoughts were interrupted by Papyrus who was carrying both his and Sans bags.
"REALLY BROTHER! YOU COULD AT LEAST HELP ME WITH YOUR LUGGAGE!"
"sorry bro. this seat was just bagging to be sat on."
"SANS! NO PUNS THIS EARLY IN THE MORNING!"
Sans chuckled tiredly and was already beginning to fall asleep. He was so tired...Papyrus took one look at his older brother and sighed. Best to let him get a couple hours of sleep so he can be full energy when they arrived in Philly. Rose had finally boarded the bus carrying her three bags...well more like struggling...Papyrus took one of her bags and put it against the window. Rose smiled up at him thankfully. Papyrus just Nyeh'd and proceeded to his eat in front of Sans. He was practically buzzing with excitment.
"I'M SO EXCITED TO GO ONTHIS TRIP! I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO CANADA BEFORE!" Papyrus said a little too loud making several passengers glare at him. Rose sat down beside Sans sitting on the outside seat towards the middle of the bus. She placed her purse between her and Sans, taking out her phone and to text Monty that they had boarded the bus.
"Pap you got too use your inside voice sweetheart. I know you're really excited but we're gonna be on this bus trip for a couple of hours."
Papyrus sunk slightly into his seat.
"SORRY- Sorry Rosalie. The Great Papyrus will try my best to use my indoor voice!"
Rose smiled at the sweet skeleton.
"It's okay Pap. I'm excited too. I can't wait to show you guys the falls! It's so beautiful! Did you know three-thousand one hundred and sixty tons of water flow in Niagara Falls every second?"
"Wowie! That's amazing! Tell me more, Human!"
"Well let's see..."
The whole bus trip consisted of Rose telling Papyrus facts about Niagara Falls and Sans sleeping, resting his head on Rose's shoulder. Rose managed to catch a few glances at him, worried he may not have gotten enough sleep the night prior. It worried her that he may not be sleeping at night at all. It had gotten worse in the last week. It was obvious by the dark grey circles under his eye sockets and the fact that his bones weren't as shiny as they were before. Rose sighed and rested her head on top of his skull, that nagging feeling never leaving her chest.
"You know he really cares about you, Rosalie?" Papyrus suddenly piped in. Rose' eyes looked into Papyrus eye sockets.
"I kind of figured...I really care about him too." She said with a smile.
"Sans has been so happy the last few months since he has been with you. He always smiles brighter when you call or text him. He always talks about things you do with a twinkle in his eyes. It makes me happy knowing he is happy." Papyrus said his voice just above a whisper. Rose blushed lightly and tucked a stand of hair behind her left ear.
"Well he's been a big help since my mom passed..."
The air around them had a sudden sadness.
"I really miss Lillian." Papyrus said before looking out the window.
"Me too, Papy...It'll be my first Christmas without her..."
"You will have Sans and I with you!" Papyrus looked at Rose, his eye sockets twinkling. Rose chuckled, her pink lips tugging into a small smile.
"I wouldn't have it any other way." Rose managed to gently get her arm free from Sans and began stroking his skull, earning a sigh of contentment from the slumbering skeleton. "You two are practically my family now. I don't just have Monty I have you guys now."
Papyrus eye sockets twinkled and he held his skull in between his gloved hands.
"Wowie human! I, The Great Papyrus am so honoured to be a part of your family! I've always wanted a sister!"
Rose could cry right now.
"You think I would make a good sister?" She said, her voice cracking.
"Of course! You are the kindest person I have ever met! You make Sans happy! How can I not call you my sister!"
Rose could kiss Papyrus if she wasn't being snuggled by the slumbering Sans at that moment.
"Next stop Pennsylvania Station." The bus driver announced.
Rose gently shook Sans.
"Hey, we're at our stop." She said quietly. Sans groaned and sat up, yawning widely showing off his pronounced canines and smooth teeth. Rose couldn't help but blush, his teeth always fascinated her.
"here already?" He said, his gruff voice thick with sleep.
"You slept the whole trip, Brother! You missed Rose's lecture about Niagara Falls!" Papyrus said a little annoyed. Sans chuckled shrugged, his usual lazy grin plastered on his face.
"no need to have a fall out bro. no need to blow of some stream."
Papyrus was practically seething.
"That's bad even for you, Bonehead. Your puns are really starting to wash out." Rose winked at him. Sans eye lights turned to heart for a brief moment.
"Please human not you too!"
"Sorry Pap I couldn't resist..." Rose said trying not to laugh.
"We have arrived at Philly station." The bus driver announced.
"Well you guys ready to on a road trip?"
"THE GREAT PAPYRUS WAS BORN READY!"
"sure."
Monty was already outside waiting for the trio. She was on her phone texting away, looking quite impatient. When she looked up she smirked.
"Have a good trip?" Monty asked Rose, with a raised brow.
"If you call a bumpy bus ride a good trip then yes."
"Oooo the sarcasm is just oozing off of you Rosie Posie."
Rose growled.
"Can you please not call me that. Unless you want an unpleasant nine hour trip."
Monty chuckled and bopped Rose on the nose, grabbing Rose's luggage and loading it into the trunk of her van. After loading Sans and Papyrus' luggage into the back, Rose situated herself in the front passenger seat and the skeleton brothers sat in the back seats. Sans Monty and Papyrus behind Rose. Rose looked over to Monty with a mischievous smile on her face.
"Don't you dare-,"
"ROAD TRIP!" Rose screamed out the window.
"You little shit!" Monty yelled and tugged on Rose's ear. Rose squealed in dismay.
"OW! Oh come on Monty! I was just-! Ow, ow, ow, ow!"
"This is going to be a long trip..." Monty sighed and let go of Rose's ear. Rose rubbed her sore ear and looked in the back seat to see Sans trying his best not to lose his cool.
"Don't you dare laugh bonehead!" Rose warned. Rose heard Papyrus snicker behind her. "You too Bonehead number two!"
"sorry babe. i lobe it when you get excited."
"Sans..." Rose said trying not to laugh.
"PLEASE BROTHER...(snrk) WE CAN'T...(snrk)...NYEH HEH HEH HEH!"
Sans and Rose lost it and howled in laughter, leaving a very frustrated Monty to start the can and speed of the parking lot.
Hour One
"Sooo...who wants to play I spy?" Rose piped in, already bored.
"I WOULD LOVE TO PLAY THIS GAME...I SPY! HOW DO YOU PLAY!?" Papyrus asked excitedly. Rose chuckled,
"You find something in the distance, and say 'I spy something that is..' and you give a clue to what is. Here I'll go first."
Rose looked out her window and to the road in front of them. A big purple billboard advertising some kind of make up along the highway caught her attention.
"Okay i got one. I spy something that is purple."
Papyrus thought for a moment.
"AHA! THAT BILLBOARD AHEAD OF US!"
"Good job Pap! That's right! It's you turn."
"I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS SPIES SOMETHING THAT IS RED!"
Rose snickered.
"Is it your scarf?"
"HOW DID YOU GUESS, HUMAN!?" Papyrus said in disbelief.
"Because it's your favourite thing. What about you Sans you want to play?"
Sans looked up at Rose from his phone. He looked her up and down and smirked.
"i spy somethin' absolutely gorgeous."
Rose's face turned completely red and she turned towards the front seat and hid her face in her hands. Monty laughed and patted Rose's shoulders.
"SANS! THAT'S NOT HOW YOU PLAY!"
"well we're supposed to spy on somethin' that catches our eyes."
"YOU TWO ARE SO GROSS!"
Hour Three
"Hey guys bathroom break. I don't know about you Rose but I have to pee something fierce." Monty said as she pulled into the Rest stop.
"Oh my god I'm about to pee my pants." Rose said in despair.
Everyone got out of the van and as soon as Rose and Monty were able to they rushed towards the bathroom.
"so what do ya think so far paps?" Sans asked his brother as they walked into the rest stop. Surprisingly there were several monsters in the rest. Some of them were truck drivers and some were travelling.
"IT'S GOOD SO FAR SANS! I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BIG THE SURFACE IS! THERE IS JUST SO MUCH MORE EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE TRAVELLED SO FAR!"
"ya bro. really is somethin'." Sans looked at the several restaurants but nothing really caught his eye.
"Hey you guys want to go and eat at the van. Monty packed some sandwiches and salads." Rose said as she walked up to the brothers. Relief was written all over her face.
"SURE THING ROSALIE!" Papyrus already was running out of the building. Rose just looked after him shaking her head.
"If only I had half of his energy level..." Rose said. Sans chuckled,
"tell me about it?"
"You doing okay?" Rose asked him as she took his hand in hers. Sans grin faded a bit.
"yeah 'm okay."
Rose gave him a look not convinced at his conviction.
"Sans you know you can tell me if something is wrong. I want you to know that you can tell me everything. I mean I'm not made of glass."
Sans gave a sigh of defeat.
"i know ya just lost yer mum. and i don't wanna make it any worse."
Rose squeezed his hand and brought it up to her mouth to kiss his carpals. She gave him a warm, understanding smile that made him smile back at her.
"Believe me...being with you has made it better. I don't think I would have survived mom's death without you. I don't want you to ever forget that. I need to be there for you as much as you are for me. This relationship is team effort and I want to be a team player." Rose rubbed her thumb on his metacarpals. Sans wrapped his free arm around her waist and pulled her towards him.
"why do ya gotta say shit like that when we are in public?" He growled and kissed her lips. Rose moaned into the kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck vertebrae.
"As much as I would like you two to enjoy each other..."
They pulled apart staring at a smirking Monty in horror."Papyrus is waiting at the van. You two can eat some real food instead of each other."
Hour Seven
Rose was asleep, head resting in Sans lap. Papyrus was having a intense conversation with Monty in the front about spaghetti. They were in their own little world while Sans was in his with his soul mate in his lap. The words she said to him at the rest stop were still buzzing in his skull. A team effort...This was the first semi-serious relationship he had in a long time. Sure he had his occasional romp with a monster and sometimes a human. But for someone to have to be committed too...It was so alien to him. His first and only real 'relationship' (if you can call it that) was with a female monster in the underground. Stupid Bonnie...That bunny would date a stick if it could have sex with her...
"Hey guys we made it!" Monty announced with a hint of relief as she pulled into the large driveway.
When Sans looked out the window, he saw the biggest cabin he had ever seen in his life. It was two stories high and the definition of a log cabin. The front of the cabin had four very large windows, a red stained oak wood door and a red metal tiled roof. In the background was a vast city, sky scrapers stretching as far as the eye could see.
"holy..."
"Hmm...Are at the cabin?" Rose said tiredly. She sat up from her boyfriends lap and stretched, a few vertebrae popping in the process.
"yep. we made it doll."
"Cool...Sorry for passing out. I think I missed us going over the border. They didn't give you guys too much of a hassle did they?"
"nah. they were pretty chill about it."
Rose chuckled tiredly.
"You'll notice we Canadians are a little more...tolerant than people from the states."
"HUMAN! SANS COME ON! MONTY SAID IF WE HURRY WE CAN GO SEE THE FALLS RIGHT AWAY!" Papyrus yelled from the door of the two story cabin.
"Come on Bonehead. Let's get our stuff in side and unpacked. I really, really want to show you what the Falls looks like."
Unpacking was relatively easy. Papyrus had the upstairs master bedroom to himself while Monty just stayed in her usual room. Which was her office/bedroom ...Rose wondered if Monty was really here for vacation or to just work her ass off. Since Lily died Monty had been working twice as much. Putting in almost sixteen hours a day for the last month. Lily's death took a worse toll on Monty than Rose had originally thought.
Rose had accepted the fact that Lily was gone now. But no matter how much she did...it always hurt that she could no longer be with her mother. Lily was in a better place now, a place where she didn't have to suffer any longer.
"ya okay there, sweetheart?" Sans asked Rose, snapping her out of her thoughts. Rose stuffed her suitcase in her closet and slid the door shut.
"Yeah...Sorry. It's just...this will be the first Christmas without mom here...It's going to be...difficult."
Sans sighed and came up behind Rose, wrapping his arms around her waist. Her back pressed into his chest and she felt Sans nuzzle his teeth into her scalp.
"i know, doll. but paps and i are here for ya. so we can make sure you have a sans of time."
Rose laughed lightly and placed her hand on one of the hands on her waist.
"I wouldn't have it any other way..."