Reset (Underfell Brothers)

Chapter 37

Fast forward.

The whole family seems to do their own thing. Papyrus was on the floor doing his puzzles. Mettaton was cooking in the kitchen. Dr. Gaster was doing his work as per usual and Sans... I can't seem to see him anywhere. Probably in his room, being an edgy teenager or some sort.

Suddenly Dr. Gaster coughed loudly, catching the attention of the two.

"Father, are you unwell? You been coughing these past few days," Papyrus said with a corcern tone.

"I-I'm fine... Mettaton, bring me to my bedroom," Dr. Gaster called him out.

Metatton came and bring Dr. Gaster's arm over his shoulders. He wrapped his hand around his waist and guide him to upstairs.

Something was not right.

I went upstairs with them. Mettaton set Dr. Gaster down on his bed. He closes the door quickly and went to Dr. Gaster's drawer. He took the syringe out and inject the fluid into Dr. Gaster.

"Its getting worse isn't it?" Dr. Gaster whispered.

Mettaton removed it and put it on the bed. He kneeled in front of him and grabbed his hands, "Sir, don't say that please."

"Its my fault Metatton. I created this mess. I-.." Dr. Gaster trailed off.

He rubbed his temple in frustration, "What have I done? I put my own children in danger because of my idiotic actions!"

"Sir-"

"Not only that, I put the whole underground in danger!" He put his hands out.

"Sir! That's enough! Everything will be alrigh-"

Dr. Gaster grabs Metatton arm, pulling him closer, "Everything is not alright! That virus that I'd made is going to eat everyone alive!"

What?..

I was caught completely off guard. Then it hit me. Metatton left us a crucial part for us to find out, how the virus broke in.

Dr. Gaster pupils shrink and he releases his hold of Metatton arm. He was trembling and breathing hard, "a-and.. Its going to take... Sans and Papyrus away..."

Metatton grabs Dr. Gaster shoulders, "Gaster, I can agree that everything is not alright but you have to calm down. Nothing will be solved if you keep panicking."

Its the first time Metatton addresses Dr. Gaster by his name only. He must be serious.

"How can I calm down Metatton? I'm slowly dying a-and.."

"That's enough, Gaster. The more you think about it, the worse it will get. You should rest now," he said soothingly.

"But-"

"We will find a solution. I promise," Metatton hugged him.

Dr. Gaster hugs back, "I don't want to lose my boys. I love them so much."

"They will be safe," Metatton pulled away, "How about you take a rest?"

Dr. Gaster obliged and rest on the bed. Metatton left the room and closes the door.

Suddenly time fast forward again. The room was now empty. I left the room to see Metatton and Dr. Gaster were building an invention together in the living room. I went down the stairs and looked around me. It seems that this scene is taken, maybe, a week after. They were taking the invention seriously and didn't have any coversation between them.

"Dad can I join?" Sans asked.

"No," Dr. Gaster said coldly.

"But you always let me do inventions with you," I could sense hurt in Sans voice.

"Not this time Sans," Dr. Gaster kept doing his work.

"When did you became so heartless and cold these days?! You didn't spend time with me or Papyrus, or care about your own well being!" Sans scolded.

Dr. Gaster just kept quiet and do his work.

"I see. Your work is more important than us right? Well so be it!" Sans stomped back to his room.

"Sans-"Metatton was cut off by the door slam.

"Let him be, Metatton," Dr. Gaster said.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the front door. Metatton stop what he was doing and opened the door. He was greeted by huge and bright smiles from Undyne and Papyrus. Papyrus went in and waved back to Undyne.

"See you tomorrow Papyrus!" Undyne said.

Undyne left and Metatton closes the door. Metatton kneeled beside Papyrus, "Hey, Papyrus. I need your help."

Papyrus salutes, "Papyrus at your service! How can I help you?"

Metatton chuckled, "Your brother is, sulking at the moment. Could you comfort him?"

"Yes I can do that!" Papyrus exclaimed.

Metatton chuckled once more, "Good boy."

Papyrus ran upstairs and knocked onto Sans door, "Brother its me!"

It took two minutes before the door opens. Papyrus gladly went in and the door closes.

Metatton gave a sad smile and turned to Dr. Gaster, "You can't keep it away from them forever."

"I will tell them when the time is right."

"There's no right time, Mr Gaster. What if it is too late?"

"Trust me on this Metatton."

"This is not just a silly secret, Mr. Gaster. This is serious."

Dr. Gaster stop what he was doing and looked at Metatton, "Look Metatton. I understand that you are trying to help me but I will decide when its needed to be told okay?"

Metatton sighs and gets back to work, "I hope you know what you are doing."

"I do."

Dr. Gaster drops his tools, "I need to fetch something."

He went upstairs quickly. Metatton continued to do his work. I followed Dr. Gaster. I managed to get into his room quickly. He closes the door and sat on his bed. He buried his face in his palms. He breath in slowly and soon he whimpers.

"Stupid game! Stupid virus!" He breaths in, "How will I even tell my children about it?.."

He continues, "About how their dad messed up the game system and everybody is going to die?"

My heart sank, looking at him. Its sucks even more that I couldn't do anything to help. I looked away and composed myself. I didn't know why but it makes me sad seeing him that way.

I sat beside him and surprisingly I didn't go through the bed.

"Hey Dad. I know you can't hear me but I'm going to just talk to you," I breath in once more, "I didn't want to say this before because I didn't know you were like this. Now, I finally see your true colours. You were so kind, happy, goofy, funny and supportive. It saddens me that I can't remember anything good about you but I'm glad Metatton gave me a chance to restore my true memory of you. What I wanted to say is, I love you Dad."

A tear rolled down my cheek and I wiped it away. I gave a smile even though he doesn't see it. He wiped his tears and smile to himself which startled me for a moment. He stood up and took the tool on the table and walked away, leaving the room.

I could only hope it goes well, but I know it doesn't. I am the future afterall.