Integritale

Chapter 19: Thank you

Sans woke up, knowing exactly what he was to do. He had to wake Serifa up,inform her about everything, teleport to the Riverperson and go to Hotland. It was from there on that he needed to think of something new.

And so he did. In a few moments, Serifa and him were ready to open the door and teleport. Sans stopped for a second. Should he arm her again? It had been great help last time, but it made her suffer a lot. And, in the end, she died anyway. But what was he to do if the spiders attacked again while he was knocked out? Or if another, a new danger emerged? He had originally decided never to arm her again, but maybe it was worth it after all.

-What are you thinking, darling? Serifa gently patted his back.

-Oh...I was just wondering... Maybe...maybe I'm not strong enough for this.

-You told me you're pretty strong, right?

-I am...but I don't know if it's enough. Maybe we aren't prepared for this.

-Are you...afraid...?

Sans looked away.

-Yes...I am.

-Well...I'm afraid too. And I know I'm weak. But, when I think of you protecting me... I feel like everything is going to be fine! she smiled.

-Heh...You're so much stronger than you think, sweetheart! Sans smiled back at her. Trust me. I know...

-Then the same goes for you!

Serifa leaned forward, kissing Sans. For her, it had been just a few hours after their last kiss. But for him...it had been days. So many endless and sad days since he last felt her lips kissing him, giving him hope. He kissed her back, having no doubts anymore. He was powerful enough to do this without needing her help to fight. It was his responsibility to save her anyway.

Holding hands, they opened the door and teleported to the Riverperson. Sans was calm enough to actually hug Serifa and enjoy the trip with her.After all, he had repeated it twice already and knew no one was going to attack them during the ride. Plus, being casual with her was giving him more and more hope. They chatted a bit like they used to do before everything got messed up. They cuddled and kissed and played fight, almost turning the boat upside-down. They laughed together. It was so, so refreshing!

They soon reached Hotland. Sans followed the same route as he always did.This time, however, he was quicker. His strength had increased again,so he was able to get the elevator cabin up faster. He had also memorised the vent puzzle better, enabling him to get through it faster. As a result, the Royal Guards never caught up to them and the fight never happened. The spiders didn't hear any fuss, so they never came out. For the first time, they were free to cross through Muffet's den without worrying about being followed.

Sans took Serifa's hand and walked in. The lights were up, since no one was expecting them to come. As soon as they stepped in, Muffet approached them.

-Well, well, well, well! What do we have here? she smiled creepily.

-Just passing through, Muffet. Of course, I do have some money for you. But let us go fast, okay? We are in a hurry here.

-No, no, no, no, Sans, it doesn't work this way! I heard that this girl you're with...is a human.

-Alphys told you? Sans sighed.

-Indeed she did. And she told me many other things... Things like you being with her and protecting her for some reason... Things like...the King paying me A LOT if I catch her.