Chapter XII

Without further delay, those in charge of the underground hurried to find "that old friend."

Their faces were expressionless, even they did not know what to do when meeting the human face to face. Their legs moved "alone", no matter if they were tired they kept walking, getting closer to their target.

Every second they remembered the few moments together with the human, at first it was quite hostile, without interest to play with the puzzles made by Papyrus. The moment he heard Sans' threat (threat previously stated), he decided to be "friendly" to Papyrus and have a date with him, only to get "his friendship". He wanted to know what happened if he left the skeleton brothers alive, and the result was somewhat unexpected.

- Papyrus. - He sets his sights on the highest, his clothing was different and on his skull he wore a crown. So he became king? - Sans. - Now look at the smallest, like the youngest, it was different (although not too much). Their basins were empty, it was clear, he is upset. - Good to see you again. - Smile slightly.

- Human ... - The king was still stunned. His bones trembled.

- You are king now. - Points to the minor. - Better to be the king than a simple royal guard, right?

-… - The king observes his costume. - I didn't get the position by my own effort. - He said disappointed.

- You deserved it, that's why you became king. I imagine you were the best prospect, right? - Comments while smiling.

-… - The eldest fixes his eyes on the human, has remained that way at all times.

- I'm sorry for my delay, I doubted for a long time whether I should return or not ... I didn't know if they would welcome me with open arms. - Interlace your fingers. - Several things have happened down here, huh. I have seen quite a few changes. - Look around you. - I thought everything would be the same, but no. - Again, fix your eyes on the skeleton brothers. "I hope you haven't changed too." - He grimaces. - They are very quiet. - Take a few steps forward. Facing the tallest, he raises his hand, trying to touch his scarf.

- Don't even think about touching it, "friend"! - Holds the human arm with great force. - What are you doing here? - Its left basin glows blue. - Why did you come back?

- Y-You're hurting me. - I was trying to loosen that grip, it was useless.

- Am I hurting you? - He tightened his arm, causing more damage. - And what you did, isn't it worse?

-…! - The human looks down.

Papyrus continues to watch the scene, it was very difficult for him to make any movement or articulate a word.

- Do not hurt him. - Surprisingly, he was finally able to speak.

- Huh? - Go sideways to the minor.

- Do not hurt him. - Repeat your previous words.

- But ... - Loosen the grip. - the human.

- I'll take care. - I took responsibility for the situation.

-… - Without saying anything, he stops holding the human's arm, although he was still on the lookout in case he was trying to do something dangerous.

- Human, I thought we were friends. - The minor began to speak. - You said you would be my best friend. You promised me that you would take the right path, change your actions, and be good. - Clench your fists. - But you lied. You cheated on me.

Snowdin's people were silent. The place where the monsters lived among them was desolate.

A strong blizzard made the clothes of those present move, among them they observed each other, they tried to understand what was happening.

- You know, as a king, I set out to do everything possible to make the monsters have the motivation and determination to move on with their lives. Many of them lost everything, many of them no longer wanted to live. - He confessed. - He always made spaghetti for them, there was no day when he didn't prepare, so they would never be hungry. I gave them work so they wouldn't be doing nothing all day. At first everything was fine, but over time, the monsters decayed more and more, thinking that they would never get their freedom. I asked Alphys for alternatives; There never were, and even less when she disappeared ... disappeared like you did with my friends. I thought they were on vacation, Sans told me that. - Fix your eyes for a moment to the mentioned one.- He cheated on me and lied like you did. - "Sigh" heavily. - In these difficult days, I had to think of another way to get out of here, and the only option was to continue with the previous actions of our previous king. - He puts his hands behind him. Slowly, a glow appears between his hands; created a weapon. - Sans stepped forward, and has collected six souls. - The weapon has solidified. - Only one missing. - Take the gun tight. - And with you ... it would be seven. - His movements were slow. - With you we would be free. - Those present observed the actions of the king. - We could forgive your mistakes if you do things right. - They both freeze."Would you sacrifice yourself for me?" He begins to smile. "Because of your best friend?"