Chapter Four

Bricks and Parties

Shadow wasn't sure what to do. She watched helplessly as Sans went over to grab it. Bringing the paper over to Grillby for the two to read. The look on their faces were looks of utter disgust. Shadow could see the hate slowly forming in their hearts. She quickly ran to them and touched both on their shoulders.

"Don't worry, we'll figure this out. No need to be angry. That's what they want. The best thing we can do is call the police and move on", Shadow said, her voice calming both males on front of her.

"They broke the window!"

"They could have hit someone!"

"I say we go fight them!"

"Yeah, if they want war we'll give it to them!"

Shadow jumped onto the bar with a quick sorry to Grillby, "Everyone stop it!"

Shadow shouted with all her might and the room went silent, "I know I'm human so you might not want to listen to me. Just, please let me tell you why I work here. Maybe I can help change your minds. I chose to work here because of the people here. It's warm and kind in this place. My old job was filled with hate, rants, and fighting. It never led to anything but more hate. I couldn't stand working at such a place so I quit. We can't let them taint this place, this place is still pure and filled with love and hope. Let's show up the real monsters, the monster that broke the window. In the end it's not how you look that makes you a monster, but the kind of person you are! So, continue on the same we've always have. We shall make it through this, fighting isn't the only option!"

Shadows speech received some clapping from the restaurant's guests. She smiled and got off the bar and quickly started cleaning it. Grillby gave her kind smile and quickly went to the phone to call the police. Shadow knew they would help, they've been targets for hate too. Empathy is a strong thing, and Shadow knew they had it.

After about thirty minutes the police arrived. They cleared out the customers and quickly got their accounts on what happened. Shadow, Sans and Grillby were all that remained. The police asked them what happened. Shadow quickly recounted the story. After looking around outside for any evidence the police left with a promise of finding the perpetrator of this hate crime.

"I wish they could have found more evidence", Grillby sighed.

"The fact they found something is a good thing, even if they can't catch the guy this should deter people from trying this again", Shadow said with a soft smile.

"I don't like this. Those humans are awful, threatening us for no reason. They're gonna have a bad time if they try that again." Sans practically growled.

"No. Doing that will only help their case. By not attacking we're showing the world who the real monsters are. We must stay kind or a war could be on our hands."

Grillby just nodded in agreeance with the girl. Sans was still pissed off but didn't push it further.

"I'm going home", Sans tried to walk out only to be caught by the hood of his faded sky blue hoodie with fur lining.

"Can't we finish our drinks?" Shadow winked at him. Grillby seemed rather impressed with Shadow's actions.

"You want to finish our drinks after all this?" Sans looked taken back as he tried to process what the girl was asking.

"Best not to waste it. Right? Sides, I think all three of us need a drink. Wouldn't you agree Boss?" Shadow turned to Grillby with a smile.

A simple nod was all Grillby gave her before heading behind the bar and pouring himself a glass of fireball whiskey.

"Wow Shad, looks like you're driving me to drink."

"Speaking of driving I hope you didn't drive here."

"Why's that?"

"Because I'm making sure you can't drive till at least the afternoon. We need to relax and destress so let's party a little!"

"Shad, don't we have a party tomorrow night to go to?" Sans asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Oh shit, you're right. Boss are you going too?"

"To Mettaton's function? Yes, I shall be there."

"Alrighty then, we should all head home. We'll drink ourselves senseless tomorrow", with that Shadow started walking out only for Sans to grab her this time. A low laugh could be heard from Grillby as he watched the two.

"It's dangerous right now, let me walk you home. Wouldn't want you running into any monsters, right?" Sans winked.

Shadow giggled at him and linked her arm with his and the two marched out into the night.

Thankfully the rest of the night was calm and they both made it to her apartment safely.

"Did you drive to Grillby's?"

"No actually, I know some really good shortcuts to get home. So don't worry about me", he winked at Shadow again causing her to blush a little.

"Ahh I was gonna ask…" Shadow paused her face heating up more, "Nevermind."

The snow haired man smirked at her and vanished before her eyes.

"Well ain't that one hell of a short cut." She mused to herself before walking back in her home and sleeping.

The next day was filled with Shadow running around to get ready. It was supposed to be a formal attire event. Shadow quickly grabbed out a short dark blue dress with one thick see-through lace strap. It hugged her curves just right showing off her rather nice hips and dress was covered in sparkles making it look like the night sky. She grabbed out a pair of matching heels and went running into the shower. Once she got out she spent at least an hour on her makeup. It was dark this time. Her ruby red eyes were lined with blue with blue mascara and her eyelids covered in silver sparkly eyeshadow. Her blush was a little darker and she had on a dark pink lipstick. She looked pretty good by the end of it. Next was her hair. She was sitting there for at least another three hours trying to curl it and hair spray it all. Her long straight red hair came down to her mind thighs. It was quite a feat for her to get it all done. Once she finished with that she put in a pair of star earrings and a simple dainty star necklace. By the time she finished with all of that it was five. She quickly changed into her dress and shoes, grabbed a simple black purse and ran out the door. Shadow was looking pretty damn hot today.

After an hour in traffic Shadow found herself fithteen minutes late. She ran into Mettaton at the door.

"Oh my god, darling you look amazing. I'm sure any guy is going to think you're drop dead gorgeous in that." Mettaton practically swooned at Shadow.

"Oh really? I was really excited to finally wear a nice dress. I'm glad you like it too!" Shadow smiled.

"Why of course darling! I can see all the effort you out in, just look at your hair! Its beautiful!" Mettaton gestured to Shadow's hair, it was in her same ponytail but it was curled and bouncing with every movement. Shadow did feel rather pretty today.

"Thank you very much for the compliment Mettaton!"

"Yes, yes no problem darling, now didn't you want to meet my cousin? He's DJing this event."

"Oh, yes I did, lead the way!"

With that Mettaton started cutting through the crowd dragging Shadow along. During the walk Shadow swore she saw Sans. He was wearing a tux, with a sky blue tie. Shadow almost paused to look at him further but was yanked away from him. Soon enough Shadow was on the stage by the DJ.

"Blooky darling! I'd like you to meet my friend Shadow!"

Shadow stared at the man before her. He was a ghost, transparent in every way. The only thing that wasn't a pale white was his shockingly blue eyes. Shadow held out her hand to him, "Hello there, very nice to meet you! You can call me Shady!"

"Oh… hello… I'm Nastablook, you can call me whatever… I don't care…" The ghost boy sounded really depressed which make Shadow just as depressed.

"Hey, don't be sad, we're at a party with an amazing DJ!" Shadow kissed his cheek with a smile, "So don't be blue. Let's have fun! If you keep acting like this I'm gonna have to start calling you Blue instead of Blooky."

The ghost paused, his eyes wide before he let out a little smile, "I suppose I could… have fun tonight… thank you."

Shadow smiled at him, "It was very nice meeting you Blooky, I hope I get to see you again sometime."

With that Shadow left the stage in search of the man with the sky blue ended up finding him at the bar where Grillby was working at.

"Oh Boss, I didn't know you were working this event", Shadow said looking rather disappointed.

"Sorry Shadow, I forgot to mention it, you and Sans are free to drink till your heart's content", Grillby smiled at the two and Shadow jumped up onto the bar stool next to Sans.

"Well skeleman, don't you look nice tonight?" Shadow greeted Sans.

"Don't look too bad yourself Shad."

The girl blushed and smiled brightly at him, causing his own cheeks to go blue. Shadow quickly ordered herself a few gin shots and downed them faster than Sans expected. After her fourth shot she ordered a double on the rocks. Sans stared at Shadow with a slightly impressed look. Her face was bright red and she giggled everytime she looked at him. Sans raised an eyebrow at her and noticed she was either drunk already or really close to it.

"I really hope you didn't drive", Sans looked a little worried.

"Yeah I did hehe, why you askin' Sansy~?" Shadow slurred at him.

"There's no way you're driving home tonight."

"You take me home then, take a shortcut!" Shadow shouted excitedly her giggles continuing.

Sans knew the night was still young and he looked at Grillby who pushed a few shots of whisky at him. Sans downed them and went back to drinking his single of neat whisky.

"So", Sans' face was blue signaling that he was getting tispy, "What are you giggling at?"

"Well", Shadow paused for a moment but shrugged as if she decided to say whatever it is despite any reason, "I think you look extra hot today."

Sans looked taken aback as his face got more blue, this didn't sound anything like the sweet innocent Shadow he knew. "You look pretty good tonight yourself. You remind me of this place in the underground."

"Oh? Really?" Shadow asked, tilting her head to the side making her have this innocent cute look to her. Her face was red, her eyes were sparkling. Sans found it hard to look away from her.

"Yeah, maybe I'll take you there sometime", he didn't know why but the two seemed to be getting slowly till their faces were centimeters away from each other. Sans paused, thinking over the situation and the fact her boss was sitting right in front of them. He pulled away and downed the rest of his drink.

"Huh?" Shadow looked confused, she didn't know what happened.

"Finish your drink", was all Sans ordered. With that Shadow downed the rest of her drink and paid Grillby. Sans told him to put it on his tab and grabbed Shadow's hand and walked onto the dance floor.