Integritale

Chapter 26: Dust

Sans woke up. No one but Serifa was with him. There were no voices. Only silence. A silence both liberating and dreadful. He stared at the ceiling for a bit. ''It's going to be alright.'', he said. ''You can do this!''.

He turned and hugged Serifa. Reassurance filled his heart. Even though he was scared of the things to come, he was feeling calm. Calm and quiet.

He gently caressed Serifa to wake her up.

-Good morning, sweetheart. he smiled.

-Good morning... she yawned.

It had been long since the last time Sans actually enjoyed a simple moment with Serifa. Always getting caught up in hiding and fighting had made him forget how much power these simple moments gave him.

-I have something I need to tell you, but please, don't be scared,sweetie.

-What is it...?

-You've been discovered. Which means, some people are chasing you. And they know exactly where you are... But don't worry. I'm here.

-What are you going to do...?

-First, we'll get you out of here. Then, we'll go to King Asgore and ask him to spare you.

-And how do you know if it's going to work...?

-I...don't. But I have faith, thanks to you. Sans gave her a warm smile.

-What do you mean...?

-Never mind...Just get ready so we can go, okay?

Sans wasn't sure if he was feeling so positive or if he was pretending to both himself and her. Either way, whatever he was doing worked for him so he didn't care. Being optimistic was medicine to his wounds.

Serifa prepared herself and they walked to the door together.

-Are you ready, sweetheart?

-I'm ready.

Sans suddenly kissed Serifa's lips. Surprised at first, she kissed him back.

-For luck! he winked.

Taking Serifa's hand, Sans teleported both of them to the Riverperson once more. Their destination was the usual: Hotland. However, this time, what Sans had on his mind was completely different.

Once they reached Hotland, Sans didn't go to the elevator. Instead, he ran to Alphys's Lab. The door was locked.

-Of course... he mumbled and knocked on the door. Alphys!! Open up!!

No reply.

-Alphys, I know you're in there... Come on, open the door!

Silence.

-Maybe she isn't here...

-I know she is. Alphys, if you don't open, I'll break in!

Still, no reply.

-Fine, I guess...

Sans summoned two Gaster Blasters and attacked the door, melting it. Holding Serifa's hand, he went inside. Alphys was looking at him,shocked.

-H-How did you...

-Listen, I don't have time. I know you watch the whole place with your cameras and that you've probably informed everyone of our position. Call them and tell them we went back to Waterfall, please.