Meeting after meeting after meeting…

That's how the past few weeks have gone. Other than occasionally hanging out with Sans, you've been working tirelessly to make sure Monsters were living comfortably in Ebott. Majority of the meetings were a success. Others not so much.

There have been riots all over. Destroying homes and making threats…

They've even gone as far as to torture more Monsters as if the new laws meant nothing.

As a result, Randall has ordered more guards here for your protection. You didn't believe you needed it but you were a princess, soon to be queen. You had a target on your back for even being an ally.

You were worried about your friends. Worried that they would get hurt. You checked in on them daily or at least you tried to. You tried to stay in the loop on what's happening. Sometimes you were too busy and miss something important.

Like today.

You have spent all day attempting to convince congressmen and women that Monsters need to be protected. Toriel was supposed to be joining you but she didn't show. She wouldn't miss something so important and if she did, she'd tell you. You checked your phone but you didn't have any missed calls or texts from her.

It was against Randall's wishes but you got him to take you to Toriel's house, fearing the worst. What you saw made your heart drop. There were police cars everywhere. There was a small group of rioters, holding up signs and screaming. Police officers were holding them back. Before the truck could come to a complete stop, you were already out. You heard Randall call you but you were already too far.

You knew you wouldn't be able to get through the front door. It was damn near blocked. You managed to quickly sneak by, running down a small alleyway to get into the Dreemurrs backyard. Two of your guards were close behind you as you opened the gate and walked up to the door, knocking gently, not wanting to bring attention to yourselves. As you expected, no one answered.

"Maybe they have fled." Randall spoke softly, looking over his shoulder towards you. His sword and shield were drawn as well as Quinn's. You didn't believe they escaped. They wouldn't have had the chance to. Taking out your phone, you called Toriel. She didn't answer and neither did Asgore or Frisk. You were beginning to get more and more anxious. You called Sans. He picked up on the 3rd ring. Before he could even say hello, you were throwing questions at him.

"Thank Stars! Are you alright? Are you with Tori?" You whispered. You would occasionally glance around to see if anyone else were around you but you couldn't see over your own guards.

"im fine kiddo. we're all safe." He mumbled. He was agitated. "yes im with tori. we're locked inside her house."

"Let me in. I'm in the backyard." You could breathe a bit easier knowing that they were safe. You could hear Sans quickly getting up so he could let you in. You heard Toriel's soft, panicked voice ask where he was going. He answered her as he was unlocking the door. The moment the door open, you rushed inside. You wrapped your arms around Sans' neck, hugging him tightly. He gratefully returned it.

"My child, it was dangerous for you to come." Toriel came into the kitchen. She looked so tired and defeated but her smile was a welcomed one. You gave her a tight hug as well.

"What has happened?" You asked, pulling away. "Why are rioters outside your door?"

"They are saying one of their own was attacked by a Monster. By a Whimsun." She walked away from you and she put on a pot of water to make tea. She glanced behind you as all 6 of your guards made it into the kitchen. You ordered your guards into the living room.

"A...Whimsun?" You asked in disbelief. You knew of the creature's nature and figured it couldn't be possible. "A Whimsun couldn't hurt a fly if it wanted to.." Sans suppressed a laugh behind you.

"Oh, my child.." Toriel rests a hand on your face. " We all know this. I believe this is the cause of the new laws." She moved towards the cabinets, taking out a few cups. "Some of them have been a bit rowdier." She began pouring the tea into the cups. "We knew this battle was not going to be an easy one. We have not lost faith. This will pass."

Toriel placed the cups onto a tray and picked it up, walking into the living room, giving them to your guards. For now, you could breathe easy.

"Not fucking really. This corset is crushing your lungs." Rayvn screeched. She wasn't wrong. The corset was a little tight and you've been uncomfortable because of it. You sighed, knowing there's nothing you can do about it at this very moment. You left your bag in the truck in a rush to check on your friends.

"doll?" Sans called out to you. You completely forgot he was in there with you. You turned around and gave him another, long hug. Even in heels, you still had to get on your tiptoes to hug him.

"Sorry...trapped in my own thoughts is all." You whispered. "I was so worried…"

"we're fine princess.." He lowered his voice. "no one's hurt. plus i'm pretty sure they feel more protected now that your guards are around." You laughed softly. "why are they so many?"

"Randall ordered more from the kingdom once he heard of the threats." You pulled away looking up towards the skeleton.

"have you been threatened?" He asked. His bony face was filled with worry. He cupped your cheek, looking you in the eyes.

"No." You softly kissed his wrist. It caused him to shiver. You started to apologize but he stopped you, taking your hand and pressing it against his teeth.

"you're fine. as long as you're okay...i'll be okay. okay?" Sans smiled down at you. You couldn't help but return the smile.

Sans made you happy… and it felt nice but…

"Now is not the best time," Rayvn whispered. " Don't do it till you're ready."

"you seem so troubled...have i done something?" Sans suddenly asked. You were clearly shocked.

"No not at all!" You shook your head quickly. "I've just been thinking about things. I've been..tired from so many meetings and the lack of sleep hasn't helped much either." There was never a moment where you haven't felt bad for making someone else feel bad. "This isn't your doing. I promise…"

"i wish i could ease your mind…" He gently pressed his forehead to yours.

"You already do…But you could tell me more jokes if you want" You leaned up, kissing his cheek. You took a step back, smiling up at him.

"More yolks coming right up" He seemed pleased with himself. You covered your mouth as you laughed.

"I'm pretty sure everyone is wondering what we're doing. C'mon. I wanna say hi." You took him by the hand and went into the living room, where you immediately got tackled by Frisk. Papyrus gave you a much gentler hug than he usually does.

All you could do was sit around and pretend as if everything were okay. At least for their sakes. You sat down on the seat near the window so every once and awhile you could peek outside. Just as more protesters began to show up, so did a few news crews trying to get as much information as they possibly could.

You wanted to help more than you were now. You remembered a small spell that puts up an invisible shield. It was worth a shot. It'll be big enough to surround the whole house.

You took a deep breath before whispering to activate the spell. Once done, you glanced outside again. In the crowd, you could see a few torches and a few signs. Some people were really angry. You watched as someone picked up a rock and launched it towards the house but it was deflected.

"They're going to be fine if that shield holds up. Relax.." Rayvn tried to reassure you. You decided it was best you can do. Trying to confront the crowd would probably make things worse.

Frisk pulled you out of your thoughts, asking you to play games with Papyrus and some of your guards. You got on the floor with them as the started up a game of Uno.

-Sans PoV-

You're hiding something from me. Something you don't trust me with...

Maybe you were worried we are going too fast. Were you worried about what I would think of you? How others would think of you?

As I watch you now, you make everyone forget their troubles. In the darkness, you're this bright welcoming light.

I was determined to help make things easier for you. If anything, I knew how hard it was being royalty from being around Asgore and Toriel.

I just...have to get you to trust me…