why did i make that promise? i never make promises...heh..there to much of a hassle. but she sounded so desperate, how could i have said no. maybe i thought that if i did this one favor, she'd finally decide to leave that place and...i can finally put a face to that warm voice behind that stone door. can't help a guy for being curious.
Walking between the trees, in the snowy woods, his mind wondered. Listening to his steps as they crunched beneath the snow. Day in and day out, he would walk through the quiet woods. Alone with his thoughts, letting the cold seep through his skull, numbing the occasional headache. When did they start? Closing his eyelids, he tries to recall the notes he had written, the ones he would hid away it his lab. Some lab, more like a storage place. Not that he minded it. All the notes were about a flower, nothing else. Could they be referring to the flower his brother talks about? He stroke his skull in frustration, closing his eyesockets, he let out a sigh. Leaning against a tree, he tries remembering his dreams instead. He would dream of the stars and how beautiful they might be. He never saw them before and the stones in Waterfall didn't come close to how beautiful they were in his dreams. He could never remember them quite clearly though. Tightening his eyesocket,trying to get a better grip on his deams, he could faintly hear soft laughter. Flexing his hand, he could almost feel as if he was grasping onto someone's hand. It was soft and warm. A sad little skeleton sitting with somone under the stars. What a thing to dream about. Opening his eye sockets, he looked up, towards the cave ceiling. Longing to see what lies beyond it.
The sound of footsteps shook him from his thoughts. Hiding behind a tree, he could make out a small figure walking past the stone doors. Looking closer, he manage to catch a glimpse of their soul. 'a red soul huh, guess this is the kid she talked about.' The red soul: freedom seemed so close, looking down at his hands, he pushed away those thoughts. Instead he dug into his pockets. 'yup still there.' Wanting to have a little bit of fun, he quietly followed the human. Hiding behind a tree, he lifted his hand and sent out a small wave of magic, breaking a stick that layed on the ground. He chuckled quietly as the human turned around and found that their was no one behind them. Seeing as they were close to the bridge, he walked slowly towards them, " Human. Don't you know how to greet a new pal? Turn around and shake my hand." Very slowly the human turn and grabbed his out stretched hand. PFFFFFFFFFF... the human stumbled back a bit. Laughing at their reaction, he put up his hand, showing them the tied whoopee cushion, "heheh... the old whoopee cushion in the hand trick. it's ALWAYS funny." The human smiled slightly at the prank, heh cute,
"anyways, you're a human, right?" They gently nodded their head, " that's hilarious. i'm sans. sans the skeleton. im actually supposed to be on watch for humans right now. but...y'know...I don't really care about capturing anybody. now my brother, papyrus.. he's a human-hunting FANATIC." Just then he heard the sound of footsteps, "hey, actually, I think that's him over there."
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It is my dream to be part of the Royal guard. Not only are they respected, but they are looked upon with wide admirations. And why wouldn't they, for they bring hope to the underground. Promising freedom to everyone who is trapped here. What more Nobel profession are there. As long as I could remember, I had always dreamt of protecting those around me. To be strong and brave, to be someone who people can relay on. More importantly, my brother. He may not believe it, but I do notice most things around me. He may try to shield me, protect me, but I do notice. Especially of the wears under his eyesockets, the concern that ways him down. I may act strictly towards him, but I merely do so out of concern. Worried that if I don't do so, he might just fade away one day.
Walking towards the sentry station that lied in the furthest region, he noticed that his brother was not there. Looking closely he found that his brother was in fact standing lazily infront of his marvelously constructed bridge.
"sup, bro."
"YOU KNOW WHAT 'SUP,' BROTHER!" IT'S BEEN EIGHT DAYS AND YOU STILL HAVEN'T RECALIBRATED. YOUR. PUZZLES! YOU JUST HANG AROUND OUTSIDE YOUR STATION! WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING?!"
"staring at this lamp. it's really cool. do you wanna look?"
"NO!" What is his brother thinking, and why is there a lamp in the middle of the woods?! He stomp his foot in the ground," I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THAT! WHAT IF A HUMAN COMES THROUGH HERE!? I WANT TO BE READY! I WILL BE THE ONE! I MUST BE THE ONE! I WILL CAPTURE A HUMAN!" Posing dramatically, with his scarf blowing in the wind, "THEN, I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS WILL GET ALL THE THINGS I UTTERLY DESERVE! RESPECT! RECOGNITION! I WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO JOIN THE ROYAL GUARD! PEOPLE WILL ASK TO, BE MY 'FRIEND'? I WILL BATHE IN A SHOWER OF KISSES EVERY MORNING." But most of all, his brother would see how strong he truly is. That he doesn't need to be protected all the time.
" hmmm, maybe this lamp will help you." Why can't he ever take anything seriously?
"SANS! YOUR NOT HELPING! YOU LAZYBONES! ALL YOU DO IS SIT AND BOONDOGGLE! YOU GET LAZIER AND LAZIER EVERY DAY!" I won't let my brother be reduced to a sad sack of bones. I'll do everything in my power to prevent him from ever stooping so low!
" hey, take it easy. I've gotten a ton of work done today, a skele-ton."
"SANS!"
"what, your smiling?"
"I KNOW AND I HATE IT!" Why does he enjoy puns so much?! Yes, some of them are quite good, but still! All in moderation Sans! After going back and forth with their usual banter, Papyrus decided it was time to leave. He had more important things to do then encourage his brother.
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Sans watched as his brother left him. Not that he enjoys making his brother mad, but it's better then seeing his face full of worry for him. So if he had to put on a face and spread around some bad puns just to keep his brother from noticing that something is wrong with him, then so be it. Looking back to the lamp, he noticed the human was trying to hide their smile. Kid, that's just not going to do. If your gonna smile, it's best to showcase it."ok, you can come out now." The human brushed themselves off and stood in front of him. Was the kid waiting for something? " you ought get going. he might come back. and if he does, you'll have to sit through more of my hilarious jokes." The human still didn't leave. They seemed to be conflicted about something. Almost seeing as if it was really okay for them to leave. Strange..., "what's the holdup?"
'I can leave? I, dont have to stay?' The kid can't speak? But why are they asking this? Why wouldn't I let them leave? Something about the way they looked and signed, didn't sit well with him.
" look, there nothing to be afraid of." Giving a wink," it's just a dark cavern filled with skeletons and horrible monsters." The human smiled and started walking away. That's much better, a smile suited the kid's face more than that frown. But before the human went too far, he called out to them. " actually, hey... hate to bother ya, but can you do me a favor?"
'Favor?'
" I was thinking... my brother's been kinda of down lately... he's never seen a human before. and seeing you might just make his day." It definitely did for him," Don't worry, he's not dangerous even if he tries to be. Thanks a million I'll be up ahead." Not letting them respond, he left the opposite direction. Stifling a small laughter as he noticed the bewildered expression on the human's face. It's nice to see a fresh reaction to his 'shortcuts'. Something new always seems fun at first, but that also means that they were unpredictable. Instead of joining his brother, he decided to watch over the kid. He did promise the lady...
Through out the snowy woods, he would appear. Waiting for the human to pass him by. They always looked a bit banged up, but other then that, they seemed to be enjoying themselves. They were even playing along with his brother's puzzles. He appreciated it, he really did. Most people would have called his brother out when a puzzle didn't go as planned. His soul felt lighter as his brother was beaming at having somone to try them out on. As the morning went on he would feel a small pain against his skull and the wave of deja vu that usually came with it. Ignoring it he continued down the path of the forest. He would hear the random chatter of the royal guards, of how somone had petted them. Continuing down the path, he also noticed more monsters and how they started raving about how they meet somone who was kind to them. Guess it was a good thing that he didn't dunk the kid when he first saw them. But a small part of him still clung onto the possibility of leaving the underground. Everytime he started to think this, he would see the kid, 'why did they seem so eager to talk to him? ' He thought. They could just pass him and continue on their journey. But they would always made a beeline straight to him. Did they crave for someone to talk to? He sorta felt sorry for the kid. So he figured he'd try to make them smile again. There was something about the kid's smile. Almost as if they rarely showed it...
As they moved closer to the town, his soul gave a slight shutter. They were at the end of the last puzzle. After this, he's not sure if his brother would try to face the human. Messing around with puzzles are one thing, but letting the human fight his brother is another. He felt, conflicted. With the promise he had made and with protecting his brother. His brother was strong and he would never intently hurt anyone. On the other hand, he's not sure how the kid would handle themselves. Standing near the bridge, the human walked straight towards him. Eagerly awaiting to see what he might say.
" i don't know what my brother is going to do now. if i were you, i would make sure i understand blue attacks."
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I'm not quite sure how to feel right now. I know I must capture the human, it's what will make my dreams come true. But...but...I've never had this much fun before... do I really want it all to end?
Standing in the far edge of town, Papyrus stood. Waiting for when the human would arrive. Pushing away all thoughts that inclined him to turn away. He waited...and he waited. The human must be enjoying themselves...I should be the one to take them on a tour...what kind of monster am I, to not welcome them into town? Papyrus shook his skull, no...I am training to be a part of the Royal guard, I am not here to welcome the human...even...even if...I wish to do so...to just see them smile at me with admiration...stop! Standing his ground, he waited. Regaining his resolve.
After a while, through the thick of the snow, appeared the human. Seeing them only loosen his resolve, conflicting him further. "HUMAN, ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU ABOUT SOME COMPLEX FEELINS. FEELINGS LIKE... THE JOY OF FINDING ANOTHER PASTA LOVER. THE ADMIRATION FOR ANOTHER'S PUZZLE SOLVING SKILLS. THE DESIRE TO HAVE A COOL SMART PERSON THINK YOU ARE COOL. THESE FEELINGS..." What am I saying...I do not feel this way...do I? No..."THEY MUST BE WHAT YOU ARE FEELING RIGHT NOW!" That must be it! I must have somehow felt what they were feeling! " I CAN HARDLY IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE TO FEEL THAT WAY. AFTER ALL, I AM VERY GREAT. I DON'T EVER WONDER WHAT HAVING LOTS OF FRIENDS IS LIKE" Papyrus' soul tighten as he looked at the human. For they were all alone, with no else to miss them when they are gone. "I PITY YOU ... LONELY HUMAN..." As he said these words, he watched as the humans face turned from a face of confusion to one filled with so much pain and sadness. He didn't like it, he didn't like how their face made his soul feel. He couldn't let them stay that way. " WORRY NOT! YOU SHALL BE LONELY NO LONGER! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS WILL BE YOUR..." Wait! What am I saying!? I can't, I must stay strong, I can not back away, but...but I "NO... NO, THIS IS ALL WRONG! I CANT BE YOUR FRIEND! YOU ARE A HUMAN! I MUST CAPTURE YOU !THEN, I CAN FULLFILL MY LIFELONG DEAM! POWERFUL! POPULAR! PRESTIGIOUS! THAT'S PAPYRUS! THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE ROYAL GUARD!"
Papyrus lifted his gloved hand and with a soft wave of magic, he pulled the human's soul. The young human stood their ground, their soul filled with determinaton and looked straight at him.
'I'm not going to fight you Papyrus! Why would I fight somone who's as kind and as great as you?' They signed with a warm smile on their face. Papyrus' soul warmed and his face started to heat up.
"WHAT!? FL-FLIRTING!?" The young human stumbled back a bit at his sudden conclusion. "SO YOU FINALLY REVEAL YOUR ULTIMATE FEELINGS! " the young human rapidly shook their heads as they face started to flush. "WELL! I'M A SKELETON WITH VERY HIGH STANDARDS!" Papyrus noticed that the human looked saddened by something, almost as if for a moment they were some where else. Sighing softly they signed
'I can make spaghetti?' Papyrus' soul gave a small leap, to think that he would find another that had the ability to create such a delicacy?
"OH NO! YOUR MEETING ALL MY STANDARDS!" They gave him a bright smile, "I GUESS THIS MEANS I HAVE TO GO ON A DATE WITH YOU?" Papyrus was amazed to see the human smiled softly in one moment to turning red and frazzled the next. "LET'S DATE L-LATER! AFTER I CAPTURE YOU!" After a series of attacks, Papyrus noticed that the human manage to dodge (rather impressively) all of his attacks, even after he had manage to turn their soul blue. But not once, did they fought back.
After some time he came to realize that what would happened if he did capture the human. He would finally be a part of the royal guard. But what would become of them. Would he ever find someone like them again? Is he truly going to send the young human to an unknown voyage and never see them again. His soul clenched slightly, for the thought of saying goodbye to them after just knowing them for a short while, left him thinking. As his magic started to deplete (and a very annoying dog running away with his special attack) and with a heavy soul, he decided to spare the human. All the fame and self proving wasn't worth it.
"NYOO HOO HOO...I CAN'T EVEN STOP SOMEONE AS WEAK AS YOU...UNDYNE'S GOING TO BE DISAPPOINTED IN ME. I'LL NEVER JOIN THE ROYAL GUARD... AND ... MY FRIEND QUANTITY WILL REMAIN STAGNANT!" Facing away from the young human, looking far off the distance, he could almost see his dreams flying away. But then a small warm hand touched his lower arm bone. Looking behind, he saw the young human, giving him the warmest smile yet.
'I'll be your friend.' Papyrus could almost feel his eyesockets fill up with tears.
"REALLY!? YOU WANT TO BE FRIENDS, WITH ME?" They nodded their heads. "WELL THEN... I GUESS...I CAN MAKE AN ALLOWANCE FOR YOU!" Papyrus scratched the back of his skull and smiled brightly at the human, "WOWIE! WE HAVEN'T EVEN HAD OUR FIRST DATE... AND I'VE ALREADY MANAGED TO HIT THE FRIEND ZONE! The human let out a soft chuckle. Papyrus' soul grew brightly at accomplishing on making the young human laugh. After giving them directions on how to reach the barrier that lies beyond the capital, he gave them his phone number and told him were he would be and to contact him if they ever needed help. The human held their phone almost as of they were holding onto something precious. Feeling better then ever before he went on his way back home, with a jump in his step.
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Walking through the town, Sans found more monsters talking about the human. As he got near to his home, he found his brother looking down at his phone. "bro? something wrong?"
"IT'S THE HUMAN, I GAVE THEM MY NUMBER, BUT I MUST HAVE FORGOTTEN TO GET THEIRS." Seeing his brother distracted, he decided to pop into his room.
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After a few minutes, he saw that the young human had come back. Weren't they supposed to have gone by now? Why are they back? "SO YOU CAME BACK TO HAVE THAT DATE WITH ME?" The human smiled softly and nodded their head. "YOU MUST BE REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS..." Papyrus didn't believe that the human's feelings for him ran so deep. "I'LL HAVE TO TAKE YOU SOMEPLACE REALLY SPECIAL." Of course the place he is referring to is his own home. But for a proper date to begin, you must first walk them to the dating site. Which he could not do for they were already by his house. Signaling the human to follow they stroll away from his house then back, "MY HOUSE!"
As the human entered Papyrus' house, he did what any good host would do when receiving a new guest. He let them wonder around freely, letting them look at all the things his house provided. Everything was going well, that is until later the human was curious about the improved sink in his kitchen. As soon as the cabinet door beneath the sink opened, the annoying dog came rushing out of it, taking his stashed bones with him."CATCH THAT MEDDLING CANINE!" But the dog was to fast for Papyrus and his human guest. "CURSES!" Just then his brother popped out of his room, playing his blasted trombone!
"SANS, STOP PLAGUING MY LIFE WITH INCIDENTAL MUSIC!" Papyrus didn't even know that his brother was even home! What was he even doing? Wasn't he supposed to be at work? Looking down, he noticed that the young human was trying to cover their laughter. Sans, might be a bad influence on them.
After the curious human was finished wondering around, he suggested if they wished to start the date. Agreeing, he led them to his bedroom. The young human was very cautious about this. Almost looking very weary about entering his room. But he assured them that nothing bad hid behind his door. As they entered, the young human looked around and seemed to relax a bit. As he did before, he gave the human free reign to explore his room. For he had no skeletons in his closet, well except for when he was in it. He noticed that the human enjoyed having the freedom to explore, without having any restraints. "SO, UM...IF YOU'VE SEEN EVERYTHING...DO YOU WANT TO START THE DATE?"
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Laying on his bed, Sans looked to his ceiling, recalling the trombone incident. Even if his brother got mad at him, he did manage to get the kid laugh. Heh worth it. Then he heard Papyrus go into his own room. Why is he in his room? Getting closer to the wall that separated their rooms, he could barely make out what his brother was saying.
"I'VE ACTUALLY NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE." Done what? What hasn't he done before?! "...HAVE A GREAT TIME!...PRESS...ON...YOUR..." What are they pressing?! "WOWIE!, I FEEL...WE'RE READY..." What! Ready for what?! Damn it why can't I hear anything?! Why is there music playing? " ...THERE'S NO SECRET TO MY LEGS... YOU LIKE CARESSING MY BICEPS...! "
Sans was practically buring his face into the wall..." ...GO...FURTHER!... WHAT A PASSIONATE EXPRESSION!" Sans couldn't stand hearing anymore, he threw himself away from the wall as if it burned him, and hid under his covers. Hoping that he had heard wrong.
" AUGH! URRRGH! N...OOOOOO.." Sans shoot out of his bed and ran towards Papyrus' bedroom door. Barely stoping himself from reaching the door knob, Sans started laughing to himself. What was he even doing, Papyrus wasn't that type of monster. "IS IT HOT IN HERE OR OR IS IT JUST ME...",Sans was panicking, "... A DARK PRISON OF PASSION WITH NO ESCAPE..." breaking into a cold sweat he got closer to the door, "... DON'T CRY BEACUSE I WON'T KISS YOU..." Sans was clawing at his skull, what was his brother even saying! Battling with himself, he noticed the doorknob start to turn. Popping back to his room with his soul pounding loudly in his chest. Waiting in the dark he listened as they both left the house. Sliding down to the floor sighing to himself. But then his door flew wide open. "SANS! WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE!? AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT WORK!?"
"heh, sorry bro, i uh...forgot..something...so how's the kid?"
"THE HUMAN?! THEY'RE FINE, THEY ARE HEADING TOWARDS WATERFALL RIGHT NOW."
"..heh..um..that's good."
"THEY'RE LOVE FOR ME WAS QUITE PASSIONATE-"
"what!"
"BUT DO NOT WORRY, FOR WE DECIDED TO KEEP SEEING EACH OTHER PLATONICLY." Sans poofed out of the house. Unable to hear anymore.