Broken Souls

Bonding Time - Comfort is Key

KITTENS POV

I opened my mouth to answer Sans' question, but was immediately interrupted by Papyrus who was currently sprinting down the stairs. He must have heard my call as well. "SANS THAT'S NOT FAIR! YOU CHEATED!" He huffed and panted, finally reaching my bedside where Sans was standing. He kneeled over briefly to catch his breath, and it didn't take him long to do so.

"I WANTED TO HELP THE HUMAN FIRST! BUT BUT BUT... HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO OUTRUN YOUR TELEPORTATION?" He pouted with an adorable puppy eyed stare, causing Sans to shrug and give an apologetic grin. "Eheh... sorry, bro. Just had to make sure she wasn't in trouble, y'know? Besides, we both know that I could never outrun The Great Papyrus. I was only trying to be as fast as you." He praised his younger brother, putting on a good big brother display.

"OH SANS. YOU'RE FORGIVEN! IT'S ONLY NATURAL FOR OTHERS TO STRIVE TO BE AS GREAT AS ME! NYEH HEH HEH!" He posed dramatically, a proud expression on his face. I giggled softly, shaking my head with a smile. It was clear how much Sans cared for his little brother, and visa versa. "Heh... thanks bro." Sans then turned his attention back to me. "So whaddya need, Kit?"

"O-oh! Well I... um..." I blushed slightly, feeling a bit shy all of a sudden. "Is um... is there a bathroom around here? Maybe?" Sans chuckled and nodded, pointing to a door at the far end of the room. "Sure is. Need some help?" Considering the fact I couldn't walk, it would seem so. I bit down on my lower lip, face flushing with embarrassment. I trusted them completely, don't get me wrong! But... how was this going to work?

"DON'T WORRY, DEAR KITTEN! I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, WILL HELP YOU!" He gave me a caring smile. "You uh... you sure you can handle this one, Paps?" Sans asked, looking a little unsure of the situation. "OH SANS RELAX. I'VE GOT THIS." He gently pulled back the covers, carefully moving one arm beneath my legs while supporting my back with the other.

"KITTEN... TAKE IN A DEEP BREATH AND REMEMBER! YOU MUST TRUST ME, ALRIGHT?" I nodded nervously, feeling my heart pound with anxiety at the very thought of being moved. "I WILL LIFT YOU ON THREE. READY? ONE... TWO... THREE!" I winced as I felt myself being lifted into the air, half expecting to feel a wave of excruciating pain! ... but it never came.

"H-huh? What...-" I looked around with surprise, suddenly feeling a warm, somewhat tingly sensation in my chest, mixed with a slight sense of euphoria. I saw Sans standing next to my I.V bag, holding it carefully as he administered some sort of painkiller into my bloodstream. At the same time, I noticed that Papyrus' hands were glowing a light orange, sending waves of some kind of magic into my body. "...guys.. I.." My eyes welled up with tears of gratefulness, feeling a sudden wave of relief wash over me.

"Thank you so much..." I smiled at Sans, then up at Papyrus, leaning into his chest with half closed eyes. I felt so comfortable, and now I knew something for certain: I could always trust them.
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HORROR!PAPYRUS' POV

I looked down at our little Kit with an affectionate smile, chuckling as I began to carry her towards the bathroom door. What a strange concept! Most Monsters, including Sans and myself, had no need for such facilities. Oh well! I suppose it's one of the many things that make humans so fascinating! "SEE? I TOLD YOU THAT YOU COULD TRUST ME. THE GREAT PAPYRUS NEVER LIES!"

I grinned to myself as Sans followed along behind, carrying her I.V bag. How helpful! Once we reached the door, I helped her inside, and left her alone to do what ever it is that humans do in there.

I stood outside with Sans who was still holding up the bag, and I became curious as he prepared two injections right on the spot! I never knew how skilled he was in the medical department! Perhaps there was more to my lazybones brother than meets the eye-socket! "SANS? WHAT ARE YOU DOING THERE?" I asked, peeking over his shoulder to see.

"Huh? Oh just some more pain medication. Uh... it's a stronger version of Morphine. It's called Dilaudid, I think." I watched with interest as he injected it into the tubing that was connected to her arm, my brow furrowing nervously at a sudden thought. "ERM... SANS? DOESN'T THAT STUFF MAKE HUMANS A LITTLE DIZZY AND SUCH? MAYBE YOU SHOULD WAIT UNTIL-"

We heard a soft sigh come from the bathroom just as Sans injected the second syringe into the tubing, followed by the water tap. "No worries, bro. I'm only preparing it, see?" He held up a small red button. "When we get her back t' bed, all I have to do is press this button here, then it instantly gets released into her bloodstream. I noticed she was feeling a bit anxious, so I prepared a strong muscle relaxer to help her... y'know... relax." He chuckled with a winking shrug. "As for the other one? She's gonna have some pain from all the movin' around, so it's best to have some of this stuff at the ready."

"WOWIE SANS! YOU COULD BE A DOCTOR!" I stared at my brother with sparkling eyes, impressed to no end. Being very curious as to where he had acquired all of this knowledge, I decided that I should ask him. "SAY... SANS? WHERE DID YOU L-" A soft knock on the wall was heard, followed by the humans soft voice. "P-Papyrus? I'm all ready." Her voice was like honey to my invisible ears! "COMING, KITTEN! THE GREAT PAPYRUS IS ALWAYS READY AND HERE TO HELP YOU!"

Once we carried her back to bed, Sans pressed the strange button that he told me about earlier. Wowie! It's a good thing he didn't do that when she was alone! The poor girl instantly went limp on the bed, a content smile on her face. "NYEH... I'M GLAD YOU'RE FEELING BETTER, KITTEN!" I gently pat her head. "IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT THE GREAT PAPYRUS CAN DO FOR YOU?" She gave me the sweetest smile, her face turning a bit red as she nodded. "Y-yes, actually... can you... s-stay here? W-with me...?"

I placed my hands on either side of my face, eyes sparkling as I looked down at her. "M-ME? W-WOWIE! I'D LOVE TO!" I sat down at her beside, watching as Sans approached her, taking her hand in his.

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HORROR!SANS POV

After looking into her (E/C) eyes for a few moments, I could tell that she was famished. Considering the fact that I didn't want her to 'pasta-way' on us, I decided I'd make her something special. "Say, Kitten? Would ya like somethin' to eat? We found some food upstairs. I can make ya somethin' while Paps stays down here with you, an' keeps ya company." I gave her a grin and a wink, happy that the medication was helping her to rest easy. "Y-yes please, Sans. I'd like that a lot..." She smiled up at me, causing my SOUL to skip a beat.

"W-will you stay with me, too? W-when you get back...?" I nodded, eager to please her, and make her as happy and as comfortable as possible. "Of course, Kitten. I'll be right back, okay? Heh heh... keep a good eye socket out for her Paps." With that I snapped my fingers, surrounding myself in blue magic, teleporting myself away to the upper level. I could have just taken the stairs but... eh. Walking was just too much effort.

'Besides... I need all of my energy to make this meal absolutely perfect. The happier we make her, the more likely she is to stay...'