Integritale

Chapter 12: Repeat

Sans had already lost count of how many times Serifa had died. He had repeated the same timeline over and over, trying out new ways to make his plan work. One time, he left Serifa a note on what to do, but she was too sleepy and didn't see it. Dead end. Another time, he woke her up and gave her instructions, only for Rabbit Kid to show up and mention where she was, right in front of the Royal Guards. Dead end.Whatever he tried, it always concluded in the same way.

He woke up once more, next to a sleeping Serifa. He had gotten used to headaches by now, having to reset again and again. He had also given up on his previous plan. This time, he was going to experiment with something. Maybe he wouldn't be able to save Serifa, but he would gather more information about his options.

He got up a bit dizzy, went down the stairs and left the house. This time,he immediately addressed the Royal Guards.

-Guys,I can see you hiding over there. he called them.

-Oh,hey Sans. Good morning.

-Are you here for the human?

-So,you figured her out... Yes, we are here for her. Where is she?

-She is inside, but I wanna question her first. Maybe she knows important information about humans. It's too great of an opportunity to miss.

-Well...sure,I guess... Just be careful...We'll stay here so call us in case you're in trouble.

-You...You can go! I mean, I'll be alright...

-Nah,we'll stay just in case! No big deal! the Royal Guard smiled.

-Suit yourselves... Sans's voice sounded really disappointed.

He went back in the house. It seemed that the Guards wouldn't leave that easily, but, at least, Sans had gained some time without them forcing their way in. Maybe he could think of a plan. Maybe they'd leave at night. Maybe they'd change shifts at some point, giving him a chance to talk to different people and explore his options with them. He sat next to the window, carefully paying attention outside through a tiny gap in the curtains.

-Good morning Sansy! Serifa showed up after a while, smiling and going down the stairs. How come you woke up earlier than me?

-Oh...good morning sweetie.

Sans was so focused on what was happening outside, that he didn't even turn to look at Serifa. Serifa noticed this and came close to him.

-What are we looking at? she smiled and pulled the curtain, peeking outside.

Sans quickly shoved her away and pulled the curtain back, fearing the Guards may see her if she was too close to the window.

-N-Nothing!!!

-What are you doing Sans? she asked, confused.

-Sorry,I was just...ummm...really hungry. Could you please make me a sandwich?

-Are you being lazy again?

-Eh,kinda. he tried to laugh it off.

-Alright!But you we'll soon move anyway! We have to bake that cake!

Serifa went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for both of them. Sans kept checking outside. Fortunately, nothing seemed to have changed, so Serifa had probably gone unnoticed.

When she returned with the food, Sans made sure she was sitting as far from the window as possible. They started biting on the sandwiches,Sans taking his time.