Silent Letters

Chapter 7

No POV

Error paced around, biting his knuckle until it bled. Geno was huddled in the corner, wearing Goth's scarf which was intertwined with his own, and Palette's button on his cloak that should have been on Palette's hat. Just like his friends should be alive. Swapfell was sharpening his switchblade a few feet away from the group while Alphys was patching up any cuts Undyne had. A few more gunshots rang out making Geno whimper and Alphys cling onto Undyne for a split second. Swapfell had grown used to the noise, while Error would flinch harshly. Geno hid his face in his knees and trembled, his breath quickening as tears rolls down his face. "ANYONE IN THERE?! PLEASE!" A desperate yell sounded from the door, someone harshly banging on it. Swapfell was instantly up with his knife and Error went over to Geno protectively. "PLEASE HELP US! PLEASE!!" More gunshots rang and the voice pleaded again. "I-I know that voice.." Geno mumbled. There was another plead and Geno scrambled up and started ripping chairs away from the door. "REAPER!!" He shouted. "GENO?! PLEASE LET US IN!" Reaper begged. Swapfell shouted and dragged Geno away from the door, but it flung open and Reaper fell forward. "GANZ CMON!" He shouted and scrambled up. "I'M RIGHT BEHIND YO-" BOOM. Ganz went flying forward, his ribs and part of his spine exploding into bits. "GANZ!!" Reaper tried to run out and the door was slammed shut. Swapfell pushed the tables back in front of the door, Undyne going and stacking chairs on top. Geno ran and clung onto Reaper. "YOU'RE ALIVE!" Geno cried, sobbing into Reaper's chest. They both collasped to their knees, sobbing and holding onto eachother. "H-h-how??" Geno cupped his cheek, shaking. Reaper panted and hugged him. "I-it doesn't m-matter anymore...m-my group i-is dead..b-but at least your a-alive.." He murmured. "Did I miss something here?" Error coughed and they both looked up. "O-oh...u-u-um....R-Reaper and I..." Geno sighed and held Reaper's hand. "We've been dating for about a year.." He mumbled, nuzzling Reaper's chest. "Please don't be mad.." Geno whimpered. Error kneeled down. "I'm not mad..as long as he keeps you safe and happy..I couldn't be happier for you..but you better treat him right or i'll come after you.." He added, looking at Reaper. Reaper kissed Geno's cheek and nodded. "G-guys.." Alphys mumbled and everyone except Swapfell turned to her. "W-we can't s-st-stay here f-fore-ever..w-we need to leave.." She fiddled with her hands. "The lizard is right." Swapfell crossed his arms. " 'the lizard' has a name jackass." Undyne growled. "Like you would care.." He snickered and Undyne cracked her knuckles. "G-guys stop!" Geno stood and helped Reaper up. "Alphys is right, we need to get out of here.." He averted his gaze. "The cafeteria." Error spoke up. "They're knives, canned food and loads of water bottles. If we snag some backpacks, we can stock up and get out of here." He spoke then froze. "But first..we have to find Fresh and Ink. I am not leaving without them.." He clenched his fists. "Then you can get killed too. Not my problem." Swapfell hissed."GOD SHUT THE FUCK UP! I GET IT! DUST WAS KILLED! BUT SO WERE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS! FRIENDS, FAMILY, WE KNOW! BUT TAKING IT OUT ON US WON'T SOLVE SHIT!" Geno roared and jabbed SF in the chest with a finger. "We have l-lost people too....you arent the o-only one who is suffering. You can rip those assholes apart limb by limb who killed our friends..but stay with us...because we are getting out of here." Geno trembled, tears running down his face. " I know what it's like to have those close to you dust in front of your eyes.." He growled and went back to his corner, sulking and quietly sobbing, holding onto Goth's scarf and occasionally rubbing his fingers across Palette's button. Swapfell sat in a chair and faced away from everybody, his shoulders shaking. Reaper sat by him and hugged him to his chest, cooing to him softly. "We need to sleep. We can scout in the morning. Swapfell...the choice is yours, we can't and won't force you to stay." Error added softly. "Undyne, can you take first watch? I'll take second in 2 hours, then Swapfell can after." Undyne nodded and looked out the window. The sun was setting fast, and gunshots were getting distant. They all hoped that it would stay that way for the next few days..

{The next morning}

Error yawned and blinked rapidly. Swapfell was sitting by the door, trying his hardest to stay awake. Error got up and held a hand out to Swapfell. "Cmon..you need sleep.." He murmured. Swapfell looked up at him, going slightly cross eyed as he forced himself to keep his eyes open. Error helped Swapfell to the carpet by the wall and dragged a beanbag chair over to mimic a pillow. Swapfell passed out instantly, trembling from exhaustion. Error woke Undyne and Reaper up, staying quiet to try to keep Alphys and Geno asleep. "We need to get supplies before we can leave.." He told them. "You don't have to go if you don't want to..but I'd be better if we went as a group.." He yawned slightly. "I'll stay behind. I wanna make sure nobody gets in, plus you won't be able to get in if everyone is asleep." Reaper pointed out. "Alright.." Error hummed. "Let's go punk. Knives, canned food and a certain 2 skeletons are waiting for us." Undyne went to the door and began moving the barricades as quietly as she could. "I sure hope so.." Error mumbled and helped her. "Good luck guys.." Reaper nodded when they finished. Error turned. "Reaper...if I don't make it back...promise me you'll keep my brother safe..please.." Reaper nodded after a bit of hesitation. "I promise Error." "Thank you.." Error smiled softly before he and Undyne went into the hall. The door closed and the muffled sound of the tables and chairs echoed. "Cmon.." He urged. He glanced back at the piles of dust and tattered clothes of Goth and Palette. He quickly turned and jogged after Undyne. For nearly half an hour, they stalked down the halls, dodging bodies, blood piles, collasped walls and cars. Soon, they found the cafeteria and they ran to the back. "Go that way. I'll check over here.." Undyne mumbled and they spread apart. Undyne quickly went down some aisles, finding nothing useful. Error did the same and he smiled greatly. "Over here!" He half whispered half shouted. Undyne ran over with some backpacks she had found and they quickly stuffed them with food and water. They slung the bags over their shoulders and carried the others. They grabbed a handful of knives and put those in the backpacks too. They swiftly exited the cafeteria and cut a corner, going through the gym to dodge the collasped wall. There was a soft cough and groan, making them freeze. They quickly put down the packs and got the knives. Error nodded to Undyne and they both carfully went around debris and the crashed car. There was soft wheezing and quiet sobbing. They turned and froze dead in their tracks. Error stepped forward. "D...Dust?"

(Dust is alive! But for how long?)