A Tiny Error

Chapter 11

Killer sighed in relief as he looked around. Good. Nobody followed him. He'd been spying on Blueberry since he, Sci, Stretch, and Dream left UnderSwap. He hadn't seen much of what happened in the mansion of DreamTale, but had been able to track them to MedicTale. For the duration of the trip, he racked his nonexistent brain for answers on why the Star Sanses had decided to visit this AU. Perhaps they were really trying to recruit the AU for their side, this time? Or one of them was hurt?

But then, they went to a different building. Killer followed, and watched as the creator left the group and followed who Killer instantly recognized as a Chara to another room. Killer had caught a glimpse of something in Ink's arms, and from what the sign out front indicated, Killer correctly deduced it was some type of animal. Why else would they come to a hospital for animals if not to treat some poor, unfortunate creature who happened to melt the creator's soul with how helpless it was?

Killer scoffed. If Ink was even half as caring as the majority of the multiverse thought he was, he wouldn't have allowed for AUs like Killer's to suffer. Then again, he thought, I wouldn't have met Nightmare or the gang.

Fifteen minutes passed, and the group of skeletons exited the building. Killer stealthily made his way out of the bushes and focused on where the portal Ink opened led to. Its destination was DreamTale, and Killer figured he could sneak in a second time. And so he did, taking care he was not spotted.

Error was feeling much better after his visit to the vet. That pressure in his stomach had gone away, but not before a rather embarrassing incident involving a lot of paper towels. He didn't really understand, but he guessed it had something to do with being a dog. Ink still had him trapped in his hold, the bag of doggie treats dangling from his wrist.

"Ok, now that that's been taken care of," Dream said. "I'd like to speak to Blueberry and Sci, privately."

Said skeletons gulped under Dream's gaze, a hint of coldness and suspicion making its way into his soft, golden eyelights. Ink shrugged.

"Fine. But I'm taking Cinnamon home. He's probably exhausted from all this excitement. Isn't that right, boy?"

Error was almost tempted to shake his head no, but he yawned instead, seemingly affirming Ink's point. The creator grinned, and waved at Dream and the others before disappearing into a portal with Error. Dream then turned to Blueberry and Sci.

"So," Dream started, motioning for the two to take a seat at the vacant table. The rest of Judges had left, leaving the mansion empty and silent, save for the three now seated at the table.
"Is there anything you two would like to tell me about Error?"

They exchanged looks. Never has Dream been this intimidating, nor has he ever been curious about what they knew about Error.

Blueberry planted a fake smile on his face and shook his head.
"OF COURSE NOT, DEAR DREAM! WE ARE FRIENDS, AND FRIENDS WOULD NOT HIDE SECRETS FROM EACH OTHER!"

Dream narrowed his eyesockets.
"Then explain to me why you were so eager to defend Error after you supposedly 'escaped' him."

Blueberry's smile grew strained, and Sci shifted uncomfortably in his seat, all the while avoiding eye contact with the positive guardian. Said guardian sighed.

"I won't name any names, but someone tipped me off that there was more to Error than what he seems. And that the multiverse is in more danger than we originally thought. If you guys know something, please. Please let me help!"
He held his hands in prayer-like motion, and put on the most pitiful begging expression he could muster. Blueberry's smile faded, and Sci rubbed his eyesockets beneath his glasses.

"Look, Dream," Sci said, looking the positive guardian in the eye. "We can't tell you if you tell Ink. He wouldn't believe you anyway, and probably brand you a traitor. What Blueberry and I know, it's bigger than the petty fights between the creator and the destroyer. It's what they are doing to the multiverse that is the problem. A-are you completely sure you wanna hear the truth?"