UNDERMIX (temporary hiatus)

Chapter 9 - Sans (doesn't) Get Distracted by a hotdog (Sans)

You enjoyed the warmer weather than Snowdin, it was much closer to the weather in the RUINS but felt damper. That was fine with you, of course, but you did tie your sweater around your waist. It was either that or putting it on your head, which Green suggested between giggles. You dismissed that option because then you wouldn't be able to see, not because you would look really silly. You skipped backwards and stuck your hand in the waterfall. You would need a shower when you got back home! (Either that or going to one of your friends home, or just stand in the water) But that was a problem for a different day. After going back (forward-tracking?) and passing the SAVE point you saw a puzzle! It was a single X on a bridge and a spike wall. There was a waterfall behind you. There was a sign. You could read it but there was one issue. It was written in perfect comic sans and made your eyes bleed... Well, you still could read it, but it was known as the most annoying font for a reason. It said: 'turn all of the x's to o's and press the button.' You looked at the X, then at the button. This was the easiest puzzle known to mankind and monsterkind, but, unlike the weird button ones in the RUINS, was so simple it basically was nothing.

*This is the stupidest puzzle known to monsterkind

At least it had potential? You could make cool patterns with it! You walked across the bridge and saw a bunch of seaweed up ahead. you thought you heard voices so you ran and hid. You saw Undyne over in the shadows. You blinked and suddenly a shorter monster was there.

*I swear they weren't there before

Green huffed. You shrugged. Monsters were weird.

"Hey, uh, Sans. I'm here with my daily report," Undyne said, putting her hands on her hips.

"Yes, I know I'm late. I was... busy. Remember what I said about a human?" Undyne asked. Sans stiffly nodded, he seemed to be wearing a lot of armour.

"Yeah well," Undyne handed him a sheet of paper with a toothy grin, "I quit. That kid got something, don't want to kill them. Don't want you to kill them either. Trust me on this, we can get a jerky human's SOUL. The kid won't hurt a fly!" Sans started to laugh.

"W-What's so funny?" Undyne studdered taking a step back. If Sans could make Undyne stutter, you were dead where you stood!

*I know you're worried about her, but she'll be fine! Or else!

Green seemed oddly cheerful despite the circumstances. Or murderous. It was hard to tell which, but you definitely knew he wanted to throttle Sans and leave his dust somewhere no one will find for scaring your friend.

"You can't just hand it back! Wait... You added a note?" Undyne exclaimed. Sans nodded.

"It just says nah. Why would you-???" Undyne narrowed her eyes. Sans beckoned her to come down to his level and he whispered something in her ears.

"Uhh, I guess that makes sense? Fine! I'll go sit around and do nothing!" Undyne said, standing back up. Sans offered her a mock salute.

"Shorty," Undyne mumbled under her breath before walking away. You looked away and Sans disappeared too. You took a step forward, through the grass. Nothing happened. You took another. Nothing happened. You took a third, even though you were still feeling a bit shaky (what were they talking about?) and waited.

*C'mon! He's gone! I can triple check for ya if you need?

You would like that.

*Still gone!

You swallowed your fears and walked through the Grass. You saw a SAVE point and reached out for it.

*The feeling of wanting to punch Sans in his stupid face for scaring your fri-