Heartfelt Strings [discontinued]

Ink's True Friends - [3]

"Puff, dear, are you alright? You're frowning again." Life said softly to her friend. "I Am Alright, Mi- Life." Puff sighed. "Alright? Dear, you are sighing. How about you share it to me, hm?" Life said softly. "It's Just That... I May Be Friends With You Guys But I Can't Help But Feel Useless On Not Doing Enough To Protect Both Of You." Puff stated. Life looked at him, eyes widening once he confessed his thoughts. He usually do not share as he doesn't want to be a burden and wanted to be seen as strong and reliable.

"Papyrus..." Life stated his original name to show how serious she is. "I am happy you shared this to me but please do not feel that way. Keeping us a company and being my friend is enough. I am sure Ink is thinking the same thing. Remember, we don't get to control on how things would go."

"No, Miss Life. I, The Great Papyrus Would Try Their Best To Protect You Both." Even Sacrificing Myself was left unsaid by Papyrus. Life sighed and smiled fondly as she couldn't change his mind. "Then do not feel useless as you helped Ink too. You do know how Ink would continue to do their job even though he is fully injured." "That Is Unfortunately True... Nyeh! It Does Seem That The Great Papyrus Help The Awesome Protector! And I Would Continue To Do So! NYEHEHEHEH!"

"Uhm. Would You Like Some Food, Life?"

"That would be great, Puff. I am hungry from using my healing magic."

"Of Course! I Figured You Would Say That As I, The Great Puff, Cooked The Famous Friendship Spaghetti!"

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Ink entered the Au which was currently being destroyed by the Bad Sanses. He was heavily injured. Blood seeping out his cracked skull, monster dusts occasionally fall out from his heavily injured arms and legs. But despite that he pushed down the pain and resume in his fighting position. His eyes dazed out on the enemy, consciousness fading in and out, black spots started to appear in his vision.

The Bad Sanses saw him and immediately went to a fighting position. Some were shock on his appearance but waved it off easily as they knew better than to show mercy on Ink, even he is heavily injured. Error, though, was confused. If he remember right, he didn't do that to Ink and there was no fighting this week between him and the gang until now. As far as he knew, Ink can heal himself rapidly, basing some of his theories that is.

The healing magic THAT good rivals Life, the Toriel in Reapertale. He can't imagine that Life would side with him. So, if Ink can heal himself just fine, that means this was fairly recent. 'T<h! Wh¥ @m 1 ev€n tH1nK1nG @b0uT H1m. 1 d0n'T c@r£.'

Ink's body faltered a bit, swaying to the other side before trying his best to remain in his fighting position. But before he could collapsed, the familiar set of hot burning strings were tightly secured on his body, stiffly remained his body in the same fighting position.

Despite hating the strings, he knows that he wouldn't collapse easily and can fight back. He doesn't want to be seen in such vulnerable state but he knows better than to anger Fate of not doing his job. Oh how he wish to just take a break from his job.

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Finally, after hours of waiting, Ink finally woke up. A groan passed Ink's mouth. "Ugh... my head.." Ink whined quietly. It wasn't quiet enough to avoid Puff hearing it. "Ink, My Friend! How Are You? Are You Feeling A Bit Better Now?" Puff asked as he helps Ink sit up, who was trying to sit up the moment he heard Puff.

"Ugh..." Ink just groaned. Finally, a few minutes of trying to clear his vision, Life was already beside him, healing him a bit. "Uhm, yeah yeah... A bit better but still shitty." Ink grumbled. "Language! Please refrain from using profanity, Ink." Life scolded Ink while Puff was looking annoyed. "Ink, Please, Do Not Use Curse Words." Puff just sighed deeply.

"What?~ Am just stating my feelings." Ink teased them, flinching a bit from phantom pains all over his body. Puff and Life just sigh at him. "So uh... am gonna g-" Ink was cut off by Life.

"Ink! No, I won't allow you to work while you just got healed." Life said sternly. "Yes. I Agree With Life, Ink. You Really Have To Think Of Your Health Instead Of Others. I May Want To Help Others But I Prefer For My Best Friend To Rest Once-In-A-While Than Saving Others With Injuries. I Am Very Sure That Your Teammates Can Handle Themselves. They Are Called Star Sanses For A Reason." Puff said, trying to convince Ink to just rest.

Ink looks conflicted. "I... am not sure, guys. What if-" "Nope! Nuh-uh, Go Rest And Take Vacation, Ink. Or Else I Would Force You Myself." Puff looks a bit menacing. Ink chuckled nervously, trying to be seen that he wasn't a bit affected.

"I would do the same too, but in a lesser violence." Life piped up, smiling 'innocently'. "Haha... Uhm, you know what? Y-yeah! I guess I would stay and heal for a bit! Y-yeah! Mhm! I was thinking of when I would spend time with you guys too! Now's the moment!" Ink said quickly and 'calmly' as possible, which was futile.