Chapter IV

A dim light is reflected from one of the large windows in the room.

Without much energy, the smallest of the skeletons opens their sockets and lifts half of their body from the bed. He stretches a little and a "big yawn" comes out of his mouth.

He was still tired. Last night, when I try to sleep, he thought of several things.

He thought about how he should manage his people, the actions he must do to be a good king, among other things. He did not want to disappoint the monsters who had trusted him; I didn't want to see them again with those "little hope" faces.

He turned his body a little to see his brother Sans. As expected, he was still sleeping.

How could his brother sleep " so peacefully " already having a more important position?

When he had the sentry post, he spent most of the time sleeping, going to other places that were not his watch post, or went to eat six times a day; very little time was actually spent doing her work.

Now that you have the position of Lord, will you take your responsibilities more seriously?

I really hoped it would be like this. The great Papyrus can handle any job that is put in front of him, but if at any time he needs his brother's help, he really hopes that his brother is willing and available to help him.

- Sans. - With his hands, he begins to move slowly the small body of the aforementioned. - Wake up loose bones. - Continue your action.

- Hmm? - Annoyed at being woken up like that, he rolls onto the bed with his back to his brother. - Papyrus, it is very early, not even the birds in the garden are singing.

- We must be awake before everyone. - He gets out of bed and walks to the giant closet in the corner of the room. His new clothes were already hanging in that closet, so he would start changing his pajamas for the "king's uniform". - Also, Alphys asked me to meet early in the throne room, so we shouldn't be late. - I sigh tiredly. The armor was very heavy for him (he was a beginner at wearing armor) and it didn't help much if he didn't sleep well, so it was a bit difficult for him to walk around dressed like that. - Come on Sans, we shouldn't waste any more time.

Sans noted Papyrus's different tone of voice. I notice his weariness.

He hadn't had a day as king and he was already getting stressed.

- Okay, I'm going. - He did not want to annoy his brother more than he already is. The oldest did the same as the youngest, took his "new wardrobe" and began to dress in it. I was internally grateful that I would not wear dresses; I thought that for lack of queen, he should take that position, thank God it was not like that. - I'm ready brother.

- OK let's go. - Without wasting any more time, try to walk quickly to get to the kingdom room soon. - Ah ... Sans. - The taller one stops for a moment to lower his gaze and see the shorter one. - Thank you for being with me, supporting me and helping me. We may have a lot of work from now on, but I feel that together we can overcome any obstacle. - Shows your typical smile full of emotion and joy.

- Don't thank me, bro, that's what we're brothers for. - He was somewhat relieved to see his brother's wide smile. I wanted to see him always happy and at peace, not living in such uneasiness and with so many responsibilities. It is for this reason that he wanted to do as much work as possible to see his happy brother. - We shouldn't waste any more time, let's go with Al.

- Yes! - Shakes his right hand with his brother's left hand. They already had a habit of holding hands, they felt protected to each other being that way.

- Heh. - Seeing his brother in a good mood, as he almost always was, made him feel happy.

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- Good morning, Your Majesty, Lord. - Greet the two brothers by bowing their heads. The reptile's action made them confused, would all the monsters already greet him in that way? It seemed strange to them, but they had to get used to it, now they were part of royalty, the highest echelon of the social classes of their home, that is why they had to behave towards them in this way. - Sorry for the inconvenience in waking you up so early for this meeting, but my duty is to explain to you how you should run the kingdom and what responsibilities you have.

- Don't worry, dear subject. - Pet the head of the reptile; This gave her a chill for such a display of care so disinterested on the part of the new king. - The great Papyrus must learn many things ... well ... - He looks askance at his brother. - We both must learn, don't we, brother?

- Yep, you're right.

- T-Okay. - He takes a thick book out of his briefcase. - W-Well, I'll start reading them ... - She was interrupted by the "childish" expression of the king.

- Wowie! That's a huge book, should I learn all of that? - I ask hesitantly while pointing to the book.

- Yes, your majesty, you must learn the rules that comprise this book. Not only should you study this book, I have others who can help you. - He takes out four other books of the same size as the book he was carrying in his hand.

- Wow, those are huge books. Al, won't you have a smaller book summarizing those encyclopedias?

- Sorry my Lord, but these five books are summaries.

- W-Well ... maybe they are big but ... it doesn't matter! I, the great Papyrus, will learn everything.

-… - The older man sighs heavily. Reading all of that would literally kill him. In the past I read quite a few books, but now, I can hardly finish reading a little bedtime story. - Papyrus, what if you read that for me? With practice and with you I will learn to "do" my obligations. - He was trying to detach himself from one of his obligations which was to read those books.

- No Sans! We must read and learn together, don't leave all the work to me. - He has flatly denied his brother's request.

- Let's go brother…

- I already said no Sans. - Keep refusing.

- Ugh ... - "Roll your sockets". I notice that she had continued to be selfish to ask her brother for that when a few minutes ago she thought about not giving too much burden to her brother. - Sorry brother, it is true that we must do this together. - He smiles embarrassed. - Sorry for the interruption Al, continue. - He gestures for her to continue her duty.

- Thank you Lord. As I was saying, I will read you a paragraph on the first page ... - Open the book and get ready to read. - If you have any questions, you can stop me and I will solve your doubts. - The two skeletons nod.

This would be a long day.