Chapter VII

"Where the-… Ah, you're all here." Gaster's unexpected entry prompts Chara to glance away from Sans. The latter wobbles a little but still manages to stay upright, although he wants to collapse to the ground. The older skeleton places his hand against his skull and turns to the scientist.

-Yes we are all here… Do you need… something?

-I could turn the question back to you what's happening to you again Without?

-Nothing at all… Just… A last minute headache. He continues to smile at his creator who is content to sigh.

-If you say so ... Anyway, it's you that I came to look for Sans, come. The skeleton follows him without arguing before turning to his little brother to whom he assimilates a wink.

- Be wise eh, no stupidity. Papyrus just nods sharply as his brother and Gaster leave.

Wisely behind the adult, whom he follows without flinching, Sans tries to reveal different bones of different size and color to see if he is still fit for testing. He can't really make up his mind: on the one hand, he does succeed in making what he wants to appear, but on the other hand, the bones disappear quickly enough without him deciding anything. is. The young skeleton just sighs as they finally reach Gaster's lab.

"Say G.… Can we… train me in my own way today?… Well… I would like to learn to… I don't really know… teleport me perfectly… reappear when I decide… create more than one blaster… float in the air and land when I want… that sort of thing you know? He laughs nervously, unconvinced that the scientist accepts his proposal.

-Why are you asking me that suddenly overnight? Does it have anything to do with your nightmare?

-Uh… Among other things… Yeah…

- Considering your current state, it would be very reckless to train you so hard on this kind of thing you know? The skeleton shrugs its shoulders.

-I'm fine- Gaster sends a bone straight at Sans, which doesn't teleport but swings limply to the side, causing the attack to graze his face. What was that ?! Warn next time!

-You see ? You are far too weak to do anything right. The youngest widens his eyes, then lowers his head. I want to accede to your request, but not today Without, it is much too dangerous. The scientist stands with his back to him to note certain things on his computer. Send me Papyrus. You can dispose. Sans doesn't even bother to answer and leaves the lab.

In the hallways, Sans is so lost in his thoughts that he doesn't even notice his brother coming in the wrong way.

"Without! Have you already finished your tests? The oldest shakes his head sharply.

-Hey? What…? Ah… Yes yes I have already finished. Besides, he's asking for you now.

-Wow you made it fast today! The other laughs a little and shrugs his shoulders.

- Obviously, you know very well that I am… San - Papyrus cuts his brother by putting his two hands on the mouth of this one.

-We understood Without ... The latter gives him a wink in response. Well, I'm going to go see Gaster then… See you later my dear brother! Then he quickly slips away while Sans stops forcing himself to smile.

Back in his cell, the oldest skeleton takes the opportunity to take a nap. So he lies down on the iron block before crossing his arms behind his head and closing his eyes. But his little moment of rest will only last a fraction of a second.

"Hey comedian. Sans straightens up a start and looks at Chara's green sweater. Where is your brother?

-… With Gaster. Why ?

-Oh… Just like that. The little monster quietly enters the cell while Sans follows his path, suspicious. So… what do you think of all these visions? ~ The skeleton widens its eyes before frowning.

-It's really you who made me see all this eh? The other nods quickly.

-In the mile.

-But why do you do that ?! And what are you exactly ?! What is this stuff I see ?! The blood-red eyed monster chuckles.

-It's the future you see. What is likely to happen when we are older. Sans opens his mouth, completely lost.

-The future… ? When we are older…? You mean… Chara nods.

-What you saw will end up happening one day or another… Including the death of your dear little brother ~ Sans's blue eye activates and the young monster's soul appears blue while the body of the latter is projected against the wall.

-I would never let such a thing happen you dirty killer. The monster with the glowing eyes continues to laugh.

-But I'm not going to kill your brother, why are you attacking me?

-Do not be innocent. Even if you will change your dress in the meantime, it is you who appears in these visions.

-You believe that ? I can't wait for you to meet Frisk ~ The skeleton frowns, unsure of understanding.

-From… Frisk?

- Let's avoid talking about it, I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. Suddenly, the roles are reversed. Chara's soul returns to normal and disappears, while Sans's soul appears and turns blue before his body is thrown to the ceiling.

- Can I find out what's going on here? The two monsters fix their gaze on Gaster, although the skeleton mainly observes his little brother who seems to be doing well.

-I was having a simple discussion with Sans monsieur.

-And that's why you were held against the wall because of him? He raises his head towards the person concerned to give him a bad look.

-Yes that's it. Chara's answers make the scientist sigh, bringing Sans to the ground. The latter's little brother rushes into his arms. Come on Chara, it's your turn now. He therefore moves away from the cell.

-Very well I'm coming. He watches Sans before giving him a smirk. See you later, the actor ~ Then he leaves with the adult under the murderous gaze of the oldest skeleton.

-Without? ... Are you okay ...? What were you and Chara doing? Far too busy murdering the little monster with his gaze, Sans does not answer immediately and thinks back to the words of this weirdo: What you saw will end up happening one day [...] Including the death of your dear little brother […] I can't wait for you to meet Frisk. The skeleton sighs before smiling at his brother.

-Everything is fine Pap '. I just talked a bit about the future with Chara. "