Gaster

I spread the files on the desk as I scan each one.

Control?

My phalanges lightly touch the timeline files. I scan over the file as I flip through each document. My eyes landed on one, the first one that peaked my curiosity.

'Timeline 7' it read with red letters. I grabbed it and held it. I put my hand on my mouth while reading it.

Soul shows signs of black trait which hasn't been identified. It read.

"Insanity." I mumbled. At the bottom of the page there were pictures of the soul. "Thanks for the kills, sans." I mumbled once again. I flipped through the rest of the file. I separated the pages.

Pacifist.

Neutral.

Genocide.

Once I got the last one I looked at it.

After timeline 7 we conducted the experiment. I stood up and went up to a walk in. I pushed a code in then it scanned me, allowing me inside. I stepped in. I looked around, every trait substance, artificial trait substances, and their trait substance. I grabbed their vial and I got another vial that contained Y/n's previous soul trait color. I turned around and exited the walk in.

"If only it weren't a mixture now." I sat down and looked at the previous timeline.

I need to get a sample of the trait. It'll help benefit this research.

I groaned and gently placed the viles on the stand.

Maybe Sans can help me, though I think he has no other choice.

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Y/n

"Everything will be okay." I mumbled as I flopped on my bed. I turned to my right to look at the picture I had of us. We were still friends then. Two single pringles with nothing else to do. I smiled.

"Good times." I mumble as I snuggle into my blanket.

"Good times indeed." Their voices rang in my heart. I turned around, and they disappeared. Then a creak noise. I jumped slightly at the noise. I looked up to see where they were. They were sitting on my TV.

"Don't break my TV." I said as I stood up.

"I have no mass, how would I break a TV?" They said as they disappeared again.

I looked around and saw them looking through my closet.

What the fuck?

"Are you looking for something?" I asked as I stood up to head to the closet. They turned around and disappeared. I looked around again. They were sitting on my bed now.

"You're gonna be late, friend." They said as they pointed to the clock on my bedside table.

"Shit!" I said as I realized the time.

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I scurried to the opened garage and locked up my car.

"Shit, shit, shiiiit." I mumbled. I knew I would get in trouble, and there's no telling what Sans would make me do. I groaned as I approached my dance members.

"Nice to finally join us." Sans said as he approached me.

"Sorry, I wasn't checking the time." I sighed.

"Okay everyone! Positions!" Sans said as he turned around. I set my things down to the side. I get where I'm supposed to be and breathe.

The music was flowing in my ears as my feet and body started to move.

Left, right, right, back, forward

My upper body was moving so smoothly to the beat. A few moments of moving. I turned swiftly to see...the room change?

I went back to the same place. The pillars, tile floor, giant windows. Sans looked at me a bit worried. He still held his hand out for me to take.

Is he not noticing this?

I grabbed his hand, fearfully. What if he hurts me? Or if I hurt him? Everytime I have a nightmare here, one of us ends up hurt. I stopped for a second. I shook my head. I looked up.

I was back at the garage.

"You okay sweet peach?" Sans asked me. I looked at him. He looked worried. I looked around and everyone else was mumbling and looking at me. Their voices kept ringing if I was fine or okay.

"I just need some water is all.... I'm not feeling good." I said as Undyne stopped the music and I stepped out to get a drink of water.

I'm not okay.

I sat down on the floor next to my things. I grabbed a water bottle and chugged it down.

"Hey," I looked up and it was Sans. "If you're not okay feel free to head home."

I stayed quiet for a minute. I could but I just got here.

I looked at him.

"I'm fine, I can handle it." I stood up and looked at him. "Come on," I said as I cleared my throat nervously, "let's finish this."

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We ended up finishing later than usual. It was already 6:10.

"We'll need to add a bit of things and fix a few things. Get a good night's rest, see you guys tomorrow." Sans finished off as everyone started to pack their things. I turned to Undyne and Sans as they were shutting a few things off, and packing stuff to the sides.

"See you guys tomorrow." I said as I went up to them. Undyne turned and approached me.

"Sleep well tonight. You need it." She said as she ruffled my hair. She stopped and continued to pack some things. Sans turned around.

We locked eyes for a second, his grin now more genuine than usual. He approached me. He opened his arms. I smiled.

"Do you wanna hug?" I asked.

"Yes, but it seems like you need one." He smirked as he snorted softly. I chuckled and went to hug him.

A loud slam was heard from the door.

"Sans, I need your help. I figured out how we can—" Gaster cut himself off.

I stopped in my tracks, as Sans placed his arms down.

"Good timing." Undyne said as she passed him. Gaster cleared his 'throat'.

"I seem to have interrupted something." He smirked softly. "Well my apologies, I'll ask later Sans. Have a great night Y/n."

"Uh–you as well." I replied back. Gaster turned around and shut the door. I looked at Sans.

"Good night bone bag." I smiled as I turned.

"And the hug?" He asked.

I stopped and grabbed my things, then smiled.

"You're too far now, maybe tomorrow." I said as I continued walking.

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I know it's been forever since I've updated, I've just been so busy with my life. Well now with quarantine. I'll try and get more chapters out, but I still have classes so we'll see. Any ways stay safe, clean and healthy!

Published: 3/26/20