Lilith's Curse

Soulmate?

Chapter 5

SOULMATE

There was an audible silence as you processed what he said, "W-What?" You exhaled. Horror smiled as he took your hand in his. Suddenly the tugging feeling was sedated as your soul had calmed down, "Feel better?" He asked to which you nodded, "The whole topic is a thick book to read so let's find somewhere to chat huh?" He offered, "Wait..Is there a king around here? Or perhaps a Queen Consort I could speak to?" You asked, your royal tongue expressing itself, Horror cocked an imaginary brow at your question, "Ya' mean the king?" He asked to which you nodded. He thought for a moment before snapping his finger in realization, "We don't have a queen, not anymore at least. However we do have a king. Big furry ball if you ask me." He responded, "Great! Where shall I make the acquaintance of their presence?" you asked, again your royal tongue slipping through, Horror chuckled, "Looks like my kitten was a princess up on the surface! I haven't had high quality meat in a while..Pretty hard to come across. Looks like I hit the jackpot." He smirked, giving you a side glance, that red eyelight really made you feel some type of way, "Not really a princess..More of a diva..or you know somewhere within that vocabulary." you shivered, shifting your footing again. Looking down from your pinup shorts to your bare legs Horror 'tsk' a few times, "Can't have my kitten getting frostbite. Not one for patience and I hate waiting for fresh meat to thaw out, let's get you something more comforting for this type of weather." He said tugging you along with him.

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The walk was fairly quick as he claimed to know a shortcut which was true, through the trees there was another entrance from the back of the town followed by a flowing river. Holding his hand it felt warm like this is what was calling you but for some odd reason you felt as if something else was calling to you.

    Horror led you through the town known as ' Snowdin '. You took in the sights of the Christmas themed town, various small shops and stands filled with awaiting customers or people browsing gave you comfort, to think that even when banished to the underground monsters had made the most of it. Horror had taken notice of your childlike excitement as your head pivoted from left to right taking in all the sights, he chuckled, squeezing your hand to get your attention, "Since no shops here sell human clothing, we'll have to make do with what I got at home. Keep in mind I share a home with a few of my uh..relatives, don't worry we're all good jokesters." He said, that thick Scottish accent peeking through.

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Creaking sound of wood caused by the pressure from yours and horror's feet, "Home sweet home, Let's get you warmed up." He said as he opened the door. Instantly your cold feet are met with a warm soft carpet flooring, "Goodness this feels incredible!" you sighed in relief, "Make yourself at home, I'll rally up the boys." Horror said, releasing your hand and walking up the stairs. Taking in the sight of the home you liked how it was relatively medium sized, not many halls or rooms, you couldn't get lost. The walls were a soft blue gray decorated with pictures of different monsters and humans, some even being what looked like graduations and or reunions. Various plants were placed in some corners of the room, especially near the front door which had a coat hanger behind it next to a large oval framed mirror. Taking a seat on the large 'L' shaped sofa you dusted yourself off, cleaning up your appearance from fluffing your hair to gently rubbing your horns. Once again you stood up and looked in the mirror, taking in your facial appearance, from your scars to your beauty marks, your soft plump lips to your sharp onyx eyes. While you admit you don't look like a human..not that you were one, your appearance was striking. One might mistake you for a succubus if completed with a set of wings with a spade like tail. You continued to stare at yourself in the mirror until that lovely Scottish accent hummed in your ears, "Good ta' know I've got a beautiful soulmate, and I think she knows it too." Horror whispered in your ear, you jumped tearing your gaze from the mirror, "Ah jumpy! Don't worry we'll get to know each other well enough that you'll know when I'm comin'" He chuckled, With a smile Horror grasped your hand and led you upstairs to a bedroom.

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As you both walked in, you were met with..clones? Of Horror? But some were tall?  The confused look on your face caused the group of skeletons to chuckle and snicker, "Well now, looks like we got lucky. Gotta Horn it to ya' kid you are quite a sight." One chuckled, His skull was smooth and clean, wearing the same classic blue hoodie zipped open with a white t-shirt underneath with black knee-length shorts and pink fluffy slippers. His eye lights were bright and white which complimented his relaxed lazy grin face, "Names Sans, Nice to meet you, Soulmate ". You flushed and quickly covered your mouth, "Awe c'mon doll, don't be shy now." A deep gruff voice said, this one held a thick New York accent. His skull was a bit on the mix of rough and smooth, it looked like he'd been in a few fights during his lifetime as nics and scratches were barely visible to the naked eye. He wore a big black winter jacket with a pale yellow fur flame hood, a burgundy turtleneck decorated with a yellow chain was seen beneath it which gave him a laid back feature. Noticing his right eye-light  socket is glowing red just like horrors, and that sleazy sharp tooth grin with that single gold tooth really stood out, "Seems like she loves me already, Names Red, toots." He greeted you with a lazy wink.

Horror squeezed your hand, prompting you to look at him. With a nudge of his head to the others he signaled for you to introduce yourself.

Turning to face the awaiting group of skeletons you spoke, "It's a pleasure to meet you all! I am Lilith Veda. Daughter of the Serendipity Family, Descendant of the fallen god. For what do I owe the pleasure of basking you in my presence." You bowed your horned head. The silence lingered as you rose up, the shocked look on their faces confused you, "Did I say something wrong? I apologize sincerely if I've offended you in any way!" You rambled until they all burst out in laughter, especially horror. As they calmed themselves, horror pulled you close, "OH YOU ARE A RIOT LAMB CHOP!" he wheezed, "Was it strange? In my land anyone with a royal status is trained to greet others from another land in such a way." You explained clearly confused, Another wave of snickers erupted, "Oh she's a keeper alright. Doll you have so much to learn." Red said, walking towards you. Sans soon followed as he took in your appearance, "Never seen a human with such features, I must say Miss Lilith I am Horn erd to be able to bask in your presence." He joked, with a lazy bow. You smiled until red tugged on your pinup shorts, "Not the best choice of clothin' to wear in this cold ass town. Let me see if I can find ya' somethin' more..warm." He mumbled walking out the room and down the hall, "Well while he does that I'm going to take a nap. Wake me up if you need something.. Lily ." Sans announced with a tease as he left the room.

You stood there an took time to process everything that's happening, yet that one question lingered longer, "What's a SOULMATE ?"

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