Orange Broken Bones

The Text Message

UNKNOWN

Hey

Who is this?

Let's just say an old friend from Fell.

If you're one of those scammers or teenagers,
screwing around in Hotland, knock it off.

I'm not. I rather not reveal myself until you hear
me through the phone.
Once you hear me, you'll be on the good side.

I'm not falling for one of those again. This is starting to get out
of control and I'm sick of it.

If I said something you wish to have, will
you at least listen to me for just one second?

I told you, I am not falling for your scams!!
Please leave me alone. And if you're trying to get with me,
I'm already taken.

I know where your Papyrus is.

Mettaton froze at those words. Thoughts of his innocent boyfriend shot through his mind and looked back at the text from this unknown number; it was turning into a mental stare down. He pulled up an old picture of him and Papyrus from the anniversary party of his fame. He looked at that innocent smile, Papyrus looking handsome and wonderful with just a smile. Oh how he wished he could hold Papyrus again. But that worry turned into an angered curiosity before he could type again.

Don't you dare bring Papyrus into this! How do you even
know where he is?!?! It's been a whole month since he's been
gone.

If you let me talk to you through the phone,
I can make an exception to explain.

No no! You're telling me where Papyrus is! The whole Undergrounds
is in a scandal and his family is worried sick. Let alone me as well!

All I am asking to speak to you through the phone. I know where
your Papyrus is and he's safe, in case you
are so worried for him.
I can tell you are by your tone.

The robot stared down at his phone again and sat back up again to take a moment to comb back his hair with a hand to think. He remembers all those prank calls and text messages that some monsters would use to try and get free stuff and tickets. He has had enough with that sort of thing, but something about this unknown number sounded serious about the deal. What if this person did know where Papyrus was and he's actually safe and sound in a place where he might not be as worried, scared even after it has been a month. He mustered up the courage and brought the number into a call.

"Okay, now you better start talking or I swear to Asgore, I will get the Royal Guard involved with th-"

"Mettaton?"

Mettaton's soul stopped for a second to hear the other monster's voice. He remembered that voice. He knows this voice....

"M-Mettafell?!?!?! I-Is this really-"

"Me? Yes it is. I thought you would have forgotten about me."

"What? Holy sh**! No no I still remember you!! Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry about my words on the phone."