Chapter nine:
"My love." Asgore still does turn around to look at Toriel as she begins to approach. "I also told you that I am going to try other methods too. I even have Gaster working on a project to help in that." He gets to his feet only to fully turn to face Toriel, who comes up to stand next to him.
Toriel gazes sadly at the coffins. She is wearing a purple dress with black sleeves, and a white design on her chest part of her dress; the design is a soul with wings and a crown above it to symbolize Soul monsters. She doesn't have any shoes or socks. Her sleeves are long enough that if she puts the ends together she can tuck her hands out of sight. "Even with the assurance that monsters weren't the cause of their deaths, it still is upsetting to see the coffins." Her tone is laced with sympathy for those who had lost their lives on their land. "It never gets easier to witness." She feels an arm wrap around her shoulder. She turns only to meet Asgores apologetic gaze.
"It is alright Torie. I understand." Asgore doesn't bring up their daughter Chara, not wanting to bring up any fear about if she dies at an early age.
Toriel feels some relief at hearing those words. "Let's get out of here. Before the kids find this place." She sees her husband nod so she turns leading him out of the room. She pauses as he shuts the doors then uses magic to lock them. She continues onward once that is taken care of.
As the two turn the corner Chara and Asriel come running only to leap onto their mother.
Toriel attempts to catch them taking a moment to realize their excited chant of 'mommy!'. She does slightly stumble from the two leaping into her arbs. She quickly manages to stabilize herself. "Oh my children. What has gotten into the two of you." She manages to hold one in each arm as she looks from Asriel to Chara. She can see the excitement shining in their eyes.
"We found a rabbit and we chased it away! As if it was a Soulless!" Asriel exclaims happily with bright shining eyes.
"And then we came across two guards doing some training! They got into an argument about being chosen to go fight the Soulless. So we talked to them!" Chara places her hands on Torirls arm slightly pushing herself up; away from Toriel. "We did it!"
"All by ourselves!" Asriel chimes in.
Toriel gazes at her children proudly. She turns sharing a look with her husband.
For a few moments the two remain there. Sharing silent words through their eyes.
Some of Asriel and Charas excitement fade, as the two of them exchanged baffled looks about what's going on.
Toriel and Asgore turn back to their children.
"We think that you two are ready for the next big part of your schooling for the future." Asgore explains to them. "I was hoping that this time would come after the Soulless were gone. But it seems that you two have proved you're ready. It is a big step from what you have been taught so far. It'll bring you closer to being ready to take over the role of ruling. When you're old enough."
The two are taken with Toriel and Asgore off to begin the training. They are both excited and nervous. They hope that they will be able to keep up with the lessons.
In the meantime...
Papyrus turns to look to Frisk. He had been talking with her for the past while. "Are you going to head back? Probably before someone reports you as missing?"
"Oh. Me being reported missing won't happen right away." Frisk assures Papyrus who looks curious at hearing this. "I'm known for traveling and staying wherever. Even sleeping outside. I actually use my pockets to carry things I need on my journey."
Papyrus looks a bit impressed upon hearing this. "Wow. You must really be a good traveler." His words make Frisk gaze with embarrassment.
Though her chest does slightly puff out in pride.
"Well do you have an idea of where you're going to sleep?"
"I was going to sleep outside." Frisk informs Papyrus. "I didn't really have much other plans for that."
"Well why don't you sleep over at my place?" Papyrus suggests as Frisk meets his eyes. "I mean if you want to."
"Sure." Frisk agrees and follows Papyrus as the two head to the home. She takes in the home which looks normal to her. "This is a nice place you have." She mentions as Papyrus locks the door. She turns and does notice that it's the lock that she can open if she wishes to leave.
"Thanks. I try to keep it clean." Papyrus heads deeper inside with Frisk following.
"The couch will do fine." Frisk tells him upon seeing it as they pause in the living room. "It'll be more than enough for me."
"Are you sure?" Papyrus hasn't had a brand new friend over at his place like this before. He worries that he isn't being a good host if he leaves her on the couch.
Frisk nods and pats his shoulder in assurance. She could see the shift in his eyes and the way he played with his hands a little nervously. "I'm sure." She tells him. "You're so nice to have let me stay here. You don't need to act like I'm a Queen."
Papyrus relaxes at this and nods. "Alright." He agrees. "I'll at least get you two blankets, in case you get cold, and a pillow." He heads off to gather said items while Frisk sits on the couch.
"This is the comfiest thing I've sat on for awhile." Frisk admits to herself as she slightly sinks into it. "It feels really nice. I think a part of me missed this."
It didn't take long for Papyrus to return. He had grabbed what he said he was getting. He lets Frisk take them and set up her bed on the couch. He knows that it is getting late. "I'll let you rest."
"Good night Papyrus. And again thank you so much." Frisk smiles at her friend then settles down comfortably on the bed. She has the blanket she is using for now, the other is beside the couch, up to her neck. Her hand having been holding part of the top when she laid down.
"Good night Frisk." Papyrus heads to his own room to get some sleep.
Gaster was invited over to Grillbys place.
The two are laying on the couch together watching some tv.
"How'd it go with Papyrus?" Gaster asks turning to his mate who slightly looks away.
"Papyrus didn't accept it. He got upset. But I thought that this might happen." Grillby confesses then turns back to Gaster. "But I'm hoping at some point he'll understand and come around. Even if he doesn't agree with our relationship I'm going to stay with you. Because I love you." He adds the last bit with a nuzzle to Gaster who returns the nuzzle.
"And I love you too Grillby." Gaster informs him. "I'm so happy that you agreed to be my mate." He doesn't bring up the want to have a family. He knows that they just started their relationship and doesn't want to get ahead of himself. He knows that they should spend more time together as a couple before he brings it up. Though he will be willing to carry Grillbys children, skeletons can create both gender parts with practice despite their magic preferring one over the other, so that they can have that family one day. He is glad that he's a skeleton and won't get burned by Grillbys flames. He finds them pleasantly warm truthfully. He is also glad that he picked Grillby over Riverperson. He doesn't think that a relationship with Riverperson would work out, since she travels so much. He does have a crush on her but needs someone who'd be around more; like Grillby. Plus he has found that he does indeed love Grillby more than Riverperson.
The two stay cuddled in each other's arms enjoying the feel of each. They eventually end up falling asleep together on the couch.