How to Fix the Broken

Chapter 56: The Star

Horror grumbled to himself. He didn't like the way Frisk stared at him. He didn't like the way anyone was staring at him really. But that didn't change the fact that he always caught Killer or Dust staring. they had been sitting in HorrorTale because Paprika hadn't wanted them to leave so Horror promised to stay till Dream woke. Killer and Dust got over the fact that they had a step daughter that was half human relatively quickly. Aliza however was not yet over that Fact that Horror hid this from her.

"what do you mean 'for my protection'!? How was hiding the truth, 'for my protection'?! I loved you! I followed you around for months! Then you disappeared and i was left fo figure out this crap on my own Sans! Without you! You were my idol, the one person i felt even remotely safe around besides Papyrus! holy shit... That makes Papyrus my uncle. .. Wowie."

That caused Killer to snicker. "any paps rubs off on everyone around him. But really Aliza think about it. Im sure Horror had his reasons... Killer looked at Horror. "Im sure he had a reason. He says it was for your safety," he looked back at Aliza, "isnt that enough?"

"no! I had wondered for years who be was! Only to learn that he was the monster i wasfollowing for months!" her eye flickered as she yelled. "i used to think i was insane! I saw things i couldnt explain for years! My skin looked wrong, i looked wrong, I was different! Forget the Fact that the surface was dying! I was bullied! ignored! Neglected! thought was better off dead because that would mean one less person to feed on this stupid dying planet! Humanity is extinct! There are two left and aint even fully human!" Aliza was on the verge of tears as she yelled at Horror.

Horror just let her. He placed a hand on Dust's shoulder when he got mad, he picked upInsanity and handed the toddler to Killer to distract him, he didnt fight back, he wasnt even angry by the childs outburst. If anything he was sad. She sounded disappointed Horror gently stepped forward and with a jolt he realized he no longer dwarfed her in size. Horror was one of the biggest Sans and it wasnt from the amount he ate but more of a defense to make him look scarier. If anything, Horror was malnourished. He looked big and scary to deutr other monsters from wanting to choose him as their next meal. But in actuality he was much weaker then he looked. Sometimes he wasnt sure he belonged with Killer and Dust. He wasnt as strong as them, he would never be as strong as them.

he shook that thought from his head. He had been reasured more than once by both of them that they still loved him and it didnt matter that he was weaker. He whined softly as he stepped towards Aliza, worried she might step away. She didnt and he stood in front of her embracing her gently.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know how much this meant to you." he whispered softly. He made a small Horror like noise and sniffed, "I would have told you if had known. And I know I probably would have never known because of the deal i made.." he let go of Aliza reluctantly, wishing desperately to be able to protect her. But he had to return to the castle at some point.

"would you like some food dears?" Toriel asked, slightly oblivious in her delusion.

"no no, mama. I got it." Aliza smiled softly and patiently at her. She didnt look at Horror on her way towards the kitchen. Flowey watched from Alizas back, his eye squinted worriedly.

Horror jumped at the hand on his back, turing to find Dust's hand on him, It slid down, gently grasping the side of Horrors sweater. Dust stared after Aliza with a grim but understanding look. "you should help her, It might be good for you two. I need to talk with Killer anyway. See you later H." Dust looked up and softly kissed Horror on the cheek. Dust walked back to killer, taking the toddler and setting him down. "be good. Dont wander off okay Insanity? I need to talk with your mother and Papa is not to be disturbed, okay?" his little cracked head nodded and Dust took it as that. 

Insanity tilted his head at them as they talked. It wasnt a conversation he could easily follow. Something about humans and papa. Insanity stood, shaking is litte head and wandered away through the house. Well, that was not to say he took a nap first. Trying to follow that conversation was hard so he fell asleep in the worn old rocking chair in the living room, he didnt dream of much, Just his normal dream.

Something that was normal for him anyway.

Something that wasnt normal at all,

A star,

A yellow star,

It shrunk and grew, shining brightly in front of him. He reached out, his fingers slightly brushing the light.

A star shining in the dark.

It fills you with DETERMINATION.

SAVE.

A soft orange button.

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The star

Love conquers all. 

Right. 

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