Can I Stay? (Underswap!Sans × Reader)

[4] Papyrus

"Clever, verrrryyy clever~ You think you're really smart, don't you? In this world, it's kill or be killed. So you're able to play by your own rules. You spared the life of a single person.
Hee hee hee~
I bet you feel really great. You didn't kill anybody this time. But what will you do if you meet a relentless killer?
You'll die and you'll die and you'll die. Until you tire-

My laughter interrupted Tem's speech.
"Hahahaha! Relentless killer? Hahaha! Please! Where I come from you can't imagine, everyone there kills without question. This place is unicorns and rainbows with sugar compared to the place I have come from...
I have been killed many, many, many, times...
And I didn't give up then and I'm not giving up now!"

Tem remained silent for a moment, then smiled very demonic-like.
"...This is so much more interesting!"

Tem laughs hysterically and ran off into the darkness surrounding the room.

I took in a deep breath then I reached for the door that was just past Tem, it was cold to the touch.

*Sigh*

Why is Snowdin so cold?

I giggled to myself.

That's why it's called Snowdin, silly.

I sucked it up and pushed the door open. I was greeted with cold winds that moved along my body making me get goosebumps and shiver.

I stepped onto the snow, the door slammed behind me.

I walked forward knowing what came next all too well. I came across a branch. It obviously was too heavy for me to pick up.

*Snap!*

Even though I knew that was going to happen it startled me. It reminded me of things I wish I could forget.

I stopped in my tracks.

#Flashback

*Snap!*

I look back at the branch that was now in tiny pieces.

"I-it was smashed l-like it was nothing."

"Run." I start running down the snowy path.

"F-flowey, what are we running from?" I ask my best friend while running past trees.

"I don't know, but I don't plan on sticking around to find out."

I slide to a stop when the landscape cut off, it looked like a bridge was once here.

"N-now what, Flowey?"

" H u m a n." A murderous voice spoke behind.

My heart was in my throat, I held my breath. I felt as if I was hanging off the edge of the world.

"D o n ' t y o u k n o w h o w t o g r e e t a n e w p a l ? T u r n a r o u n d a n d s h a k e m y h a n d ."

I turned around and slowly reach out my hand for the mysterious figures'.

"Don't you dare, (Y/N)."

"I-it's just a handshake, right?"

When my hand made contact with the mysterious figure's-

*ZAP!*

-electricity filled my body, forcing another reset.

#EndofFlashback

I was filled with fear from the sudden memory.

Dying by shock was super painful and I don't want to experience it again!

I stood in place for a moment trying to control my breathing and not have a mental breakdown.

...

I walked forward slowly, still shaking uncontrollably. Not from the cold, no, it was from fear.

I forced myself to continue, but at a slow pace. I struggled with each step until I reached a bridge with a type of gate but it was very small.

I want to hurry but for some reason, my legs didn't listen to me and I couldn't step forward.

I heard snow crunching behind me, slowly getting closer until I could feel their presence on my skin.

"H u m a n."

Oh no...

"D o n ' t y o u k n o w h o w t o g r e e t a n e w p a l ? T u r n a r o u n d a n d s h a k e m y h a n d ."

I turned around and the mysterious figure lifted up his hand.

I shook my head.
I refused.

The mysterious figure laughed, but it was sad and kinda forced.

I now had a clear view of the mystery person or skeleton. It was Papyrus...

Of course, it's Papyrus! Dang, it!
Does this Paps remember the timelines? But, it was my Sans that was here... I mean there...
Okay, even I'm lost and I'm talking to me!

I sigh at myself inside my head.

He shrugged his shoulders and looked to the side saying, "I guess the old whoopie cushion in the hand trick is too predictable nowadays."

Paps wasn't really looking at me, and the way he talked was very monotone like he has said the same thing again and again.

"Whoopie cushion?"

I wasn't expecting that.

Paps quickly looked over to me like he heard angels sing. He examined me very closely. His face read shock but then relaxed into a lazy smile.

"The names Papyrus, Papyrus the skeleton."

He seemed to perk up, but his eyes still read that he was being super cautious of me.

"What's your name, Kiddo?"

"(Y-Y/N), (Y/N) (L/N)."

"Say (Y/N), you're a human, right? That's hilarious. I'm actually supposed to be watching for humans right now. But y'know I don't really want to capture anybody. Now my brother Sans-

"Sans?!" I mentally slapped myself, why did I sound so excited? He is going to think I'm crazy!

Paps kinda just stared at me then continue speaking.

"...Yeah, he is a human-hunting FANATIC.
Hey, actually I think that's him over there. I have an idea jump over this gate thingy, yeah just jump right over it my brother made it too short to stop anyone."
{#WalkedOverTheBridge}

...

"Quick behind that convenient lamp!"

I quickly headed behind the lamp that seemed similar to me but not exactly.
As I try to make sure I can't be seen I see a tiny energetic little skeleton walk into view.