Chapter 33:

Bad News

"What do you mean 'He's back?'" Sans said in a low tone that sent shivers through me.

I could feel the temperature drop in the room and I resisted the instinct to hold Arial close. It wasn't good news to hear about the little monster that had tried to kill me the moment I fell here.It was even worse the news he brought me. So to see Sans get this mad even before I told him about the others Flowey mentions, I was getting a bit shaken.

"Flowey has been following me, and he confronted me on the way here." I started, trying to take it slow.

"Did he hurt you?" His eyes had yet to return to their normal state.

"No, but he did warn me. He said that since I returned, he and others woke up...A-and there was a door I found, in waterfall."

I swore his eyes got even darker. Arial even began to whimper and cry so I brought her closer to my chest. It was almost scarier to be in Sans's presence right now than to be with Flowey.

"Don't. Touch. The. Door." He pronounced each word clearly. "It's not supposed

to be there."

I nodded in small sharp movements. I was afraid to tell him I opened it a crack and about the black I saw inside. He was more terrifying than whatever was in there, so I wasn't going to say anything. Sans though, seemed to see right through me.

"Frisk. Did you touch it?"

"I-I...I opened it a crack..." I admitted.

His hands shot out and grabbed onto one of mine. I nearly fell off the bed as he did so. He seemed to be looking me over for any cuts or marks. When he didn't find any he let go. He let out a curt sigh before speaking again.

"I need you to take me to the door. Now."

"B-But Arial—"

"Paps can watch her. I'll make sure he locks the door too. But we need to go."

My body felt stiff and my mouth dry, but I managed to nod and head back out of the room down the stairs. Papyrus was on the couch texting the others, smiling as always. When he glanced up at me his expression became worried.

"Frisk?"

"Can you watch Arial for a minute? Sans and I need to go do something."

"Of course! Just don't be out long, Toriel wants you home for dinner."

I nodded and gave him a gentle smile while handing over my child. I trusted Papyrus to keep her safe and happy; even if I wasn't sure I was going to be in the next few minutes.

Sans came down and met me at the door. He turned the lock so the house was closed off from anyone trying to enter, then he took my hand. As soon as our palms touched, he teleported us to his Waterfall sentry station.

"Where." He stated rather than asked.

I walked a few steps ahead to lead to the grey door. I felt like I was walking into a trap that was obvious to everyone, but of course I had to do it. Sans was with me at least, that should make me feel somewhat better.

As we came into view my feet stopped working and Sans bumped into me. The door that I knew had been left closed was now open. Any security I felt was gone and I wanted to take off running. Sans saw the image now too and he grabbed my hand once more.

"Don't let go." He commanded and I squeezed tight. We were going to be in for a bad time.