Just One Night

What now?

Frisk rushed over to Asgore who was out cold on the wooden floor. She checked his pulse and smiled softly letting the others know he was okay, just that he fainted. She picked up her father's head, placing it on her lap, and stroked his fur gently and soothingly, hoping that he would wake up soon. Sans went to the kitchen to get a cold rag while the other monsters stared at Frisk in surprise. She turned to them and laughed nervously.

"What's wrong, annoying dog got your tongue?" She joked lamely.

The others groaned loudly. Chara holding her head in her hand and Toriel just sighed and went to Asgore's side, helping to lift him into her arms. She set him back in the recliner and took the rag from the skeleton. She pressed it to his forehead before dropping to her knees in front of her child. Her ruby eyes locked onto amethyst and she whispered, "May I?"

At Frisk's smile and assurance, the goat mother placed her large furred paw over Frisk's clothed belly. She gently pushed a little magic into her stomach that made Frisk stiffen slightly, but what she felt made fresh tears come to the monster's eyes. There was a slight swirl of magic pushing against the opposing magic. She embraced Frisk heavily and sobbed quietly. The half monster nuzzle her mother's neck and patted her back lightly. Chara came over with Flowey in tow and they embraced Frisk's back since the goat mother took her front. Sans came over and held her side, pressing his skull against her head. Asgore when he finally awoke was confused for only a moment before he went over to join the group. The air was filled with love and support, everyone's feelings poured into the hug and she smiled before telling everyone that they should probably have a proper talk.

The king nodded and they all took seats at the dining room table before discussing their next move. The king and queen were the first to bring up the marriage ceremony. Although Frisk knew this was coming, she didn't expect the deadline set for the royal wedding.

"W-what do you mean we're having the ceremony in three days?"

"Frisk, the sooner the two of you have your ceremony, the less likely the humans will suspect your child to be out of wedlock." The queen explained gently.

Frisk scowled and her voice lowered in outright anger, "What do you mean out of wedlock? We were married the moment we bonded souls!"

Sans placed his bony hand on top of her clenched fists that were hidden under the table.

"In the eyes of the humans, without there being a proper ceremony you will not be considered wed. They are ruthless and irrational. Ignorant to our ways." Asgore's deep voice chimed in.

Flowey glanced at Chara noting how silent she had fallen. He would have thought that by now she would have jumped in claiming to harm anyone who would dare hurt her sister. He was confused by her silence, but it made sense since she was raised in the human world. She didn't know much about their kind, so he guessed that she stayed silent as not to offend the monsters before her. He wrapped a little vine around her wrist gently and sent her a knowing look. She smiled softly and patted his petals lightly.

This did not go unnoticed by the skeleton monster, but he turned his attention back to the task at hand. There would be time to question the flower later. His voice rung out in the silence that followed.

"So, three days then? Will it be enough time to prepare the necessary documents? And there is also the matter of where the ceremony will be held."

Toriel held her head in one hand and gave a slightly troubled look, "He is right. We need to find a place to hold the ceremony, Asgore."

He nodded, "Do not worry, the documents will be prepared by the time the ceremony is over. As for the ceremony, I know the perfect place."

The others looked to him expectantly but he only smiled and told them it would be a secret. Well, it would be until the former human and skeleton retired for the evening.

"As for where you will stay, My child, I must ask that you stay underground for the next few days while we set up the venue. I wish there was room here in New Home, but sadly one of the rooms is under renovation.."

She nodded and looked to Sans, "Do you think Paps would mind us staying in one of our old rooms until the wedding?"

He shook his head, "No, in fact I think he'd be thrilled. It'll give him a chance to pester us to no end."

The two smiled happily. So they had the living situation under control, but Frisk suddenly frowned, "What about Chara? I don't want her to go back to the surface without us," she quickly continued before Chara could protest, "I know she can manage just fine, but I don't want the family to be separated with all this royal stuff happening."

Toriel laughed softly, "My child can stay here. After all my son can't really sleep in his old bed. Why not have her use it?"

Frisk cocked an eyebrow at the 'my child' comment, but looking over to Chara's beaming face she smiled happily and nodded, "Okay. Thank you, mom."

They talked for a while longer about what the ceremony entailed and what exactly to expect. The couple were a bit surprised to know that the royal ceremony would also help Sans' standing with the humans, since he would no longer be seen as a random monster alongside their daughter. He would be the same rank as Frisk, and he would be allowed the same freedoms as her. They were thoroughly pleased and the conversation flowed happily. When Frisk started to yawn and her body sagged a bit they said their farewells before teleporting to the old home.

Chara looked up at the two goat monsters before her, "Are you sure I can stay with you, your majesties?"

Asgore smiled and ruffled her hair lightly which made her grunt and move to fix it. "Of course you are welcome to stay, my child. You are part of the family."

Chara's eyes widened and she could feel the tears welling up in her eyes, "W-Wait, why? You don't know me.."

"We know enough. You are Frisk's sister, but you are also a sweet young lady. You will always have a home here with the monsters."

She blinked to hold back her tears, "I-I see.. is this just because of Frisk though? I won't be a replacement for her. I love my sister dearly, but I won't accept a handout just because we are related."

Toriel moved over to her side and gave her are gentle hug, "No, my child. This is not about Frisk. This is about you. Would you like to join our little family?"

The young girl's eyes overflowed with tears and her thoughts raced. She went without a family for so long. Why did they want her and for how long would she be tolerated before being cast aside? Her fears caused her to hesitate. She was scared to let the monsters in, she feared that they would abandon her just like her father and mother had all those years ago.

A vine wrapped around her hand and she looked down to see Flowey sitting in the palm of her hand. He hugged her arm with his leaves, silently giving her reassurance. She gasped and tried to hold back her tears, but failed miserably. The two goat monsters waited patiently for her answer. At Chara's hesitant nod they went to her and gave her a loving embrace.

Chara was forevermore a part of their little family.

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Sans and Frisk called ahead this time to let Papyrus and Mettaton have time to be ready. When they teleported into the living room Frisk was already asleep in Sans' arms. Mettaton led them to Sans' old room. It looked exactly as it did before he left. The robot gave a warm smile and told him that they wanted to keep his room the same, that it was always here for them if the need arose. Sans sent him him a grateful smile and walked over to the bed.

The same black walls, the same blue bed, the same smell of ketchup. It was home. He placed his wife under the covers and climbed in beside her. Too tired after the emotional rollercoaster that this day had been, He closed his eyes and snuggled against her back, resting his skull on the top of her head. He fell into a peaceful sleep beside his wife, with his hand covering her stomach protectively.