A/N:Hi everyone. Thank you for all of your support. I honestly means a lot to me. Excuse the poor excuse of a lullaby; I am not a lyricist in any shape or form.
-Finwee Lord of Long Winds- I may not have to thank you, but I am honestly grateful. The rest of your words are so true. I do write because I enjoy it.
-helenamadsox- I'm glad that you found their bonding adorable. I try my best to have them interact.
Kendall had to admit that she was wrong, grudgingly. She frowned at the evidence of her error. Narrowing her blue eyes, she twirled the sauce covered noodles around her fork before plopping it into her mouth. Home-made noodles were definitely the best. "Okay. Okay. I will admit that they taste good," she grumbled to the reptile who was waiting for her to comment. The chef had her claws clasped in front of her chest.
The chef beamed keeping her sharp teeth hidden. She put her own fork in her mouth. She chewed thoughtfully. " Thank you. It means a lot to me to hear that."
The two became quiet as they ate. It wasn't uncomfortable, but Kendall couldn't stand the quiet. "Seari," she started. The monster looked up from her plate, the frills on her head perking slightly. "I need to make a phone call."
Searifa's green eyes looked down at the table. "I don't think you can reach the Surface with my cell phone," the reptile looked nervous, her fingers thrumming against the table. Her voice was hesitant and her eyes softened in pity.
"I am calling a monster. She helped me when I fell a week ago," Kendall explained. She placed her fork down on her empty plate.
"Oh, in that case. Take as long as you need," the lizard replied, taking out her cell phone and handing it to the girl. The teen took it , looking over the flip phone critically. She ran her finger over the cracked screen. Searifa bit her lip and she looked down a little embarrassed, her frills lowered themselves. Kendall didn't comment on the outdated technology and started to punch in the number Toriel gave her. "I will give you some privacy," Searifa muttered taking the empty plates to the kitchen.
Kendall nodded, listening to the phone ring. The second ring was cut short. "Hello?" Toriel's soothing voice greeted.
"Hi, Toriel. It's me," Kendall started pulling at her sleeve. Should she had said her name?
"My child, I was getting worried. Are you well? Have you eaten?" Toriel asked her words becoming quicker.
"Yea, I met this nice lizard monster and she is letting me stay for a little while. She said she is going to help me get home," Kendall explained as she dropped her hands from her sweater.
"That is wonderful news. What is this lizard monster's name?" Toriel asked, her tone relieved. Kendall could feel her pent up nervousness ease.
"Searifa. She is a cook and owns her own restaurant. Don't worry about me. She is harmless and kind," Kendall said quickly. She heard a sigh from the other side of the phone.
"I am glad that you found someone to help you," Toriel said, the honesty in her voice overwhelming. "May I speak with Searifa?" the boss monster asked.
"Oh, I guess," Kendall replied, she held the phone away from her face. Putting a hand on the microphone, she called. "Hey Seari, she wants to talk to you."
Searifa's head appeared in the doorway to the kitchen. "Who wants to speak to me?" she asked as she dried her hands on a towel.
"Toriel. She is the monster that helped me," Kendall answered holding the phone out to the lizard monster who now was twisting the towel in her grasp. Her frills quivered on her head.
"T-toriel?" the lizard monster stuttered, green eyes focusing on the phone.
"Yeah, come on. I can't keep my arm like this forever," Kendall complained shaking the phone slightly. Searifa reached out to grasp the phone careful not to claw the teen's hand.
The chef swallowed audibly as she slowly rose the phone to her head where her ears should have been. "G-good evening, your majesty," Searifa answered. Kendall's face twisted in confusion. "It isn't a problem. I am glad to be of help." The lizard monster was silent for a moment as Toriel spoke. Kendall leaned forward straining her ears to hear. "Yes, I told her I would help return her to the surface." Searifa became silent once again. "I have illusion magic; it should be easy to slip past the Royal Guard."
Kendall leaned back in her chair puffing her cheeks, realizing that she wouldn't be able to hear the boss monster's half of the conversation. The lizard's monster's eyes widened and darted to the phone in her hand. "I, uh, I'm getting a call from my father. If you give a moment, I will tell him to call later," Searifa stuttered. "Oh, yes. You're right. Uh, you're welcome. I will contact you soon." Searifa looked at Kendall before clicking a button.
"Hi, dad," the chef said a small smile on her face.
"Seari, my sunshine," a loud voice came from the phone, a little tinny from the speaker. Searifa held the phone away from her head. "Are you alone on a Friday night again?" the voice asked, disappointed.
Searifa's face turned pink; Kendall was surprised that a blush could even be seen through the golden scales. "In matter of fact, I am not alone."
"Oooh, who is he?" the voice asked. Kendall giggled at the annoyed look on the chef's face.
"She can hear you. I am helping this… girl I met. She is visiting Snowdin and needs help returning home," Searifa explained, putting one clawed hand on her face in exasperation.
"That's great. I guess I am interrupting girl time then," the voice said sadly followed by a loud sigh. Searifa rolled her eyes. "I don't get to speak with my little sunshine. She is off making friends and forgettin' her old man."
"Dad, I will call you later," Searifa groaned as she took a seat.
"No, it is too late now. I don't know how my SOUL can be recovered," a dramatic reply was heard by the two. "Perhaps, a song will ease and heal what has been broken."
"Dad, no," Searifa said, her frills puffing like a puffer fish.
"Dad, yes," the voice replied. Kendall giggled as Searifa rolled her eyes again. She leaned forward expectantly. The lizard monster smoothed her frills back and took a deep breath. Searifa looked up at the girl before turning in her seat. "Hush, sweet little sunshine," the chef began, keeping her green eyes pointed away. "Silence all of your tears; Know that I am always near," Searifa continued. Her voice was soft and steady; it wouldn't win any rewards, but it was soothing. The chef took another breath, "There's a bright world above; With a sunny sky you'll love." The lizard straightened her posture, her shoulders rolling back. "Someday we will all lie; Under that bright starry sky," she smiled slightly, her voice turning to one of longing and sadness. Kendall could feel her stomach flip and twist, making her sick. "But for now let your own kind heart shine; be other's light like you've been mine." Kendall wrapped her arms around herself. "My little sunshine. Never let your light dim." Searifa smiled serenely. "Even when the Underground seems grim." She took a quick breath finishing, "Just let your kind soul shine; and know that you are my pride."
Silence filled the room. "Absolutely perfect, sunshine. That healed my SOUL. I guess I should let you go now. The band is calling me to go back to rehearsal."
Searifa's face turned to a frown, eyes narrowing at the phone. "Sure, Dad. I hope it goes well," she said with a sigh before hanging up. She looked up at the teen seating across from her. The chef ran her hand down her frills. "Uh, sorry about that. I didn't expect him to call."
"Nah, that's fine. That's a nice song by the way," Kendall replied waving off the apology. "So, you normally spend the weekend by yourself. No friends or anything."
Searifa puffed her cheeks out. "You make it seem like I am lonely or something. I just haven't had the time to make friends. I have friends just not in Snowdin." She crossed her arms.
Kendall laughed, but her mind thought back to the tall skeleton who seemed to be missing. She had thought that the two were friends. "I think I might have some extra clothes for you. You also can stay in my room. I'll take the couch," Searifa continued getting to her feet to help her guest.
Kendall followed behind. "So no friends at all?" she asked as Searifa handed a pair of pajamas to the human. The lizard shook her head.
"I met several people. Grillby seemed nice, but other than him," she shrugged, "I haven't really reached out to anyone."
Kendall frowned, but went to the bathroom to change. The pajamas were a bit large due to the monster's height, but were warm. The human left the bathroom to search for her hostess. She padded quietly to the living room.
Searifa was sitting cross-legged on her couch a book splayed across her legs. Photos were arranged around her. The chef looked at each before pasting them in the book. "What is that?" Kendall asked.
The lizard jumped; the photos fluttered into disorder. "Oh, you startled me," she said as she smoothing her raised frills. "This a scrapbook of sorts." She lifted the book to show off the pictures. Kendall looked at each portrait of monsters.
"Can I see?" Kendall asked reaching out for it. The chef handed over. Kendall flipped through the pages slowly. Under each photo was a name. The monster were all so different, but each seemed happy. But there was a pair missing. "You take pictures of everyone?"
"Yes. It seems strange, but I don't want to forget anyone," Searifa said receiving the book back. Her green eyes became distant.
"Why would you forget?" Kendall asked.
"I can't remember everybody's name. That's completely normal, right?" Searifa answered, her tone sharp and words sounding false. "I need to get ready for bed." With that, the monster closed the book and got to her feet. Kendall remained silent as the other stalked past.
