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Sans eyesockets flew open as he shot up from his bed. Gripping his skull, he tried to remember what had happened. Flashes of what appeared to be a human child flew through his mind along with what he thought was the outside of the underground. The warmth of the sun...the taste of the fresh air around him...the joy in his brother's voice...
some dream...
"Sans...Papyrus...help me..."
"...what..." a loud ringing filled his skull. Dark images flashed throughout his mind, images of Papyrus disappearing into the dark as he tried to grab on to him. But all too soon, they vanished from his mind. Blinking his eyesockets, he shook his skull.
what...what was i trying to remember?
"BROTHER! ARE YOU STILL IN BED!?" Sans stared at his door, "GET UP YOU LAZYBONES! IT'S TIME FOR WORK!" Letting out a sigh, he got up from bed and pulled on his jacket.
"same old, same old...i guess."
As he walked through Snowdin forest, he sensed something oddly different. Looking down, he noticed something familer...there were shoe prints on the snow.
familer? why...why would I think they were familer?...i've never seen these before.
Walking along, he found that they belonged to a human child.
must be the kid, the old women told me to watch over.
An image of a young human child flashed before his mind. A blurry vision of their smile remained.
Cautiously, he walked behind them. He decided to give them a bit of a scare, before giving them the old whoopee cushion in the hand trick. But something didn't feel right to him. As he held their hand, he noticed the clothes they were wearing. He would have thought human's would be much cleaner than this. The kid was covered in soot.
"heheh...the old whoopee cushion in the hand trick. it's ALWAYS funny." The kid didn't move.
The image of a smiling child, disappeared from his mind.
"..." Silence stood in the air, the emotionless child infront of him...wasn't what he had imagined. They just kept standing there. "that's, uh. your cue to laugh," his skull started to sweat, "or, uh, to emote at all...?" The human continued to stand still.
gee, lady, you really know how to pick 'em, huh...?
Was this really the kid she wanted him to watch over? A ghostless dummy had more emotion than them.
"ok, that's fine. everyone's got their own sense of humor. i'm sans, sans the skeleton."
Your body refused to engage with him. As much as he tried, he could not get your motionless body to react. You wanted to warn him, to tell him anything...but neither your hands or mouth could move.
You followed him to the lamp, but your body refused to hide. Papyrus was unaware that you were the human, ignoring you completely as he congratulated his brother. You stood there as he left. You could sense Sans staring behind you. Guess your body did as well, as your head turned to stare at him.
Sans was getting a real bad feeling about the human as he stared at them from behind. Something was wrong with them. They didn't seem...human. Nothing like how Alphys used to gush about. They felt more zombie-like than a human. They must have sensed him staring, for their head turned slowly to look at him. Sending a shiver down his spine. Even though he couldn't see their eyes, he could tell that they were staring him down.
"...are you just gonna stare at me, or...?" The human didn't budge for awhile. After walking away, he decided to tell them something. "well, i'll be straight-forward with you. my brother'd really like to see a human... so, y'know, it'd really help me out... if you kept pretending to be one."
It hurt you to have him say that. But you knew it was true. Whatever you were now...you definitely weren't human anymore. Whatever this ...thing...was, it was turning you into a true monster.
Your body walked towards the box that stood near the glowing star.
Why...why are you going in there?
Before you could answer your own question, you saw yourself toss the toy knife away as you reached for the gloves inside.
You've attained the Tough Glove.
The high pitched ringing returned as your hands slipped inside the pink gloves. Your mind fogged once more.
"You must be FRECKIN' kidding me with this! Jasysus Christ, this place is cold! Gonna freeze my freckin' arsehole down here. How the hell is there snow in here anyways!?" The young boy shivered as he tried to warm his arms with his gloved hands. Didn't really help since they were also cold. Breathing out warm, shaky breaths at his cupped hands, he made his way through the forest.
Rushing by, he noticed a snow-like bird monster staring at him. "Don't be goin' gawkin' now. I see ya gawkin'. I ain't afraid of you!" The snow bird pulled out his orange soul out of his body as he launched waves of magic at him.
"Freeze!"
"I will in me bollocks! I ain't stoppin' for nobody till I get outa this place!" Dodging out of the way, he raised his fist forcefully and landed an uppercut. The bird flew from the ground and crashed into the snow. Shaking itself off, it continued to fight.
"Don't you guys have any manners?!" He screamed as he landed one more final blow, turning it into dust. "None of ye' ever say, 'how're ye? How's it goin'? Anymores'!". He stared sadly at the pile of dust that gently blew in the wind. "Starting to believe that that giant goat woman was the only sane one here."
Everything was going well as he made his way through, until he met one of the Guards.
"What the fuck?! Are ye' a dog or something!? Please don't be telling me I gotta fight ye', cause I don't be punching no dogs."
"Don't move an inch!" The guard charged after the young boy with his glowing blue swords. The magic was too quick to dodge, but he tried nonetheless. The young boy landed onto the snowy ground. Gritting his teeth, he held onto his wounded shoulder as blood begun to seep through his shirt.
"BY JAYSUS, I'm gonna kick the SHITE' out of ya'!!"
No matter how hard he tried to move out of the way, the guard's attacks always landed. Tired and battered, he laid motionless on the snow. Not moving, the guard was unable to see him and decided to retreat. Try as he might, the young boy couldn't gather enough strength to get up. Dragging his way through the snow, he could faintly hear the sound of what believed to be a small town. Staggering to get up he tried to reach said town. But then he encountered the rest of the Guards as they were also making their way to the town. Giving a shaking laugh and blinking away tears that wanted to emerge, he used the rest of his energy to stand tall before them. Holding up his fist, he stared at them, right into their eyes.
"I aint' afraid. I'll take ye' all down with me!"
Through out the morning, Sans followed his brother's antics even if the human refused to play along. While watching out for the human as he promised, he noticed the forest getting quieter and quieter. Dust covering the trees and snow.
i don't like this one bit...
He tried to warn his brother to leave the human be, but he was stubborn. Telling him that all they needed was a friend and that he would be fine. Cursing himself, he choosed to believe his brother but told him to at least warn the town. His brother agreed. He stayed behind a bit to watch over the human before going over to the town. When he did, he saw that his brother was quick as always for he found that everyone had left. Everything was silent until he heard his phone ring.
"S-sans...y-you...h-have...to get here..." His phone got cut off.
"alphys?" He's never heard her voice fill with so much fear...
As he was about to leave to check on her, he noticed his brother standing in the fog that laid beyond his home.
"bro...hope you know what you're doing..."
Papyrus would be lying if he said he wasn't scared. He was actually very much petrified as he stood waiting for the human to arrive. He never would have imagine he would have to warn the townspeople to leave their homes. But he did and the fear on their face only...he let out a shuttered sigh. He couldn't let himself back down.
He's never seen the town so empty. But he knew that the human was in pain. They didn't show it, but he could feel it. They were fighting something. All he had to do was help them out. Gathering his bravery, he stood at the end of Snowdin...awaiting for the human to arrive.
It pained you to see yourself kill every monster in Snowdin, but you had to reserve what little will you had left. The last vision had took its toll on you. You weren't sure how long your sheer determination alone could hold your body off. But that didn't lessen your guilt. For you choosed not to fight back. No matter how much you told yourself you did it to have the chance to warn the boss monsters...or that you would try to fix everything at the end...you had let yourself kill them.
You watched as your body relished in the sight of the quiet town. Everyone had left. For a brief moment you sighed to yourself, glad that some had escaped. Looting it's way through, the body had reached near the end of the town. You let out a small gasp as you saw who was waiting for you at the end of it.
Papyrus...why...why are you still here! Everyone has ...so...why...
"HALT HUMAN!" Your body didn't listen. Slowly it made its way towards him. "HEY. QUIT MOVING WHILE I'M TALKING TO YOU!"
Stop...I... I have stop...
"I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS HAVE SOME THINGS TO SAY. FIRST, YOUR A FREAKING WEIRDO!" His voice wavered a bit as he continued. "NOT ONLY DO YOU NOT LIKE PUZZLES. BUT THE WAY YOU SHAMBLE ABOUT FROM PLACE TO PLACE... THE WAY YOUR HANDS ARE ALWAYS COVERED IN DUSTY POWDER. IT FEELS.."
He looked away for a bit before facing you again. "LIKE YOUR LIFE IS GOING DOWN A DANGEROUS PATH. HOWEVER! I, PAPYRUS, SEE GREAT POTENTIAL WITHIN YOU! EVERYONE CAN BE A GREAT PERSON IF THEY TRY! AND ME, I HARDLY HAVE TO TRY AT ALL!!! NYEH HEH HEH HEH HEH!!!" Behind all that bravery of his, you could still hear his bones give off a small rattle.
Your body walked closer to him.
"HEY, QUIT MOVING! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! HUMAN! I THINK YOU ARE IN NEED OF GUIDANCE! SOMEONE NEEDS TO KEEP YOU ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW! BUT WORRY NOT! I, PAPYRUS...WILL GLADLY BE YOUR FRIEND AND TUTOR! I WILL TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND!"
Your hands clenched their gloved fist as they took a few steps closer.
Papyrus...please...please...you have to get away...
"I SEE YOU ARE APPROACHING ME! ARE YOU OFFERING A HUG OF ACCEPTANCE? WOWIE!! MY LESSONS ARE ALREADY WORKING!!" Up close, you could see the small hint of sweat running down his skull. Your body could smell the small the fear radiating from his bones, hidden by his act of courage.
No...no...please...don't hurt him!
"I, PAPYRUS, WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS!" As he had his arms out, you could see the fear in his eyesocket, but also hope.
Your tainted heart emerged out of your body.
Your body backed away a bit...readying itself to strike.
Please-please-please...no...no...DON'T DO IT!!!!
Your body lurched forward as you regained control over your body once more. Letting out a shaky breath you looked down at your hands. Moving your fingers a bit, you looked up at Papyrus. He was still waiting, waiting for you to spare him. Tightening your fist, you ran forward as you leaped into his arms.
"WOWIE!! YOU DID IT!!! YOU DIDN'T DO VIOLENCE!!!" He shouted happily as he held onto your quaking body.
"I...I'm...so..so..sorry..." You whispered.
"TO BE HONEST, I WAS A LITTLE AFRAID." You let out a sobby chuckle as he gently stroke the back of your head. "BUT YOU'RE ALREADY BECOMING A GREAT PERSON!"
You held tighter onto his armor as the deathly chill coiled around your chest, reminding you that you were still not in full control.
"I'M SO PROUD I COULD CRY!!!" Your body shook as tears ran downyour face. You didn't want to lose control. You were so scared, so very scared of what will happen when you do. "WAIT, WASN'T I SUPPOSED TO CAPTURE YOU...? WELL FORGET IT. I JUST WANT YOU TO BE THE BEST PERSON YOU CAN BE."
"I...can't...I want to...but...but...I can't " Papyrus held on to you tighter, warming you against the cold.
"LET'S LET BYBONES BE BYBONES. WHY DON'T YOU COME OVER TO MY HOUSE FOR A BIT? LET YOUR WEARY BONES REST. CAUSE I KNOW I DO." All you could muster was a small nod.
Seeing how you refused to let him go, he smiled warmly and carried you all the way to his home. But still, you were afraid to let go. Patting your back, he took you to his room.
"AS MUCH AS I AM ENJOYING THIS HUG, I'M SORRY TO SAY THAT I HAVE TO LET YOU GO FOR BIT. I NEED TO MAKE A CALL." he sensed your body tense up, "IT WILL ONLY BE FOR A SECOND, I PROMISE." Nodding your head, you let go. Excusing himself, he left you as he walked out of his room.
Alone once again, you could sense the darkness spreading through out your body again. You wrapped your arms around yourself, trying to contain the small amount of control you had. Standing up from the bed, you walked over to the box of magical bones he had near by. Looking closely, you noticed a strange looking bone. Before you could take a closer look at it, Papyrus had come back.
"THOSE ARE ALL THE ATTACKS I DIDN'T USE! WOW, LUCKY YOU! HAD I ONLY USED MY SPECIAL ATTACK, YOU SURELY WOULD HAVE BEEN BLASTED!"
Before you could question what he ment by that, your body began to shiver as you could feel your control slipping. Determined to keep him safe, you ran out of his house. Hearing him call out to you, you rushed out of Snowdin.
Standing in front of Waterfall's post, Sans' bones were rattiling after visiting Alphys. The footage she showed him didn't come close to what he had imagine. It was one thing to believe that the kid had dusted a couple of monsters who had attacked them or crossed their path. But to hunt every single one till there was none left was another thing all together. Safe to say he was extremely worried for his brother, until he recieved a call from him saying that he was fine. He started rambling on about how he was going to tutor the human. It was naive for him to think that they might have changed but it could be that he was to lazy to care. For the only thing he cared about right now was that his brother was still ok.
Not too long after hanging up, did he hear footsteps getting closer. It was the human...except, they seemed to be a bit jumpy since the last time he saw them.
"hey, I really respect what you did back there. thanks." The kids body shifted a bit before turning around to see him. Once again, they stood there...staring at him.
He clenched his fists from within his pockets as sweat slid down the side of his skull.
He was wrong...
They didn't change.