A scenario to harrish6 'Falling into a new destiny'.
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Destiny was stumped on what to do next.

Her original plan had failed. That Multiverse was to much for him. To heavy of a reminder of his older home-or what Error himself would call a personal hell. The kids, Null and Void, were exactly what he needed. Just not the Multiverse it's self. Error needed something that was more of a hit to the senses. Something that is different enough to keep him from lashing out at himself again but not to different were he, or the boys, could get seriously hurt.

So as Errors fell peacefully in the endless abyss of the void, his sons nuzzled tightly in his grasp, Destiny cracked her knuckles and went to digging. They needed something far away from fate and, sadly, slightly away from her interference as well. He needed a place to heal without the distraction of a creator or look alike enemies and friends. Her child needed some real change.

Sifting through a few Multiverses she found a hand full that could work. With a small smile Destiny brought up one code, slightly smaller than the others, that held basic structure but complexity's for the ones inhabiting it. Perfect for him.

The only dud was the physical change needed for Error, Null and Void to thrive there.

It was an easy change, but Destiny feared- once the change is completed- it might be permanent. A risk that had to be taken. It was to much of a wasted opportunity for Errors true healing and happiness.

With her mind made up, she drifted over to her child- code in hand- praying to any other god that could hear her for this to work. And if it didn't. Well...

She'll burn that bridge when it comes time.

Chapter Start

The first thing Error noticed when he woke, was the ever shifting blue above him. It seemed to roll and flow in a enchanting rhythm that almost pulled him back to sleep if it weren't for the burning sensation in his chest. It was subtle, slowly fading with each breath, but it was there. Nothing was to out of the ordinary with this. He felt fine in that small moment, staring up contently.

That was until the memory's hit him.

Attacking the strange ink, jumping into the void again, the boys, the voice... freedom.

Error darted up, his mind on high alert. His sockets widened to their full extent as he took in his surroundings. He sat still in a small bend of sand, surrounded by lush, vibrant corals. Fish of all shapes and sizes weaved through the rocky outcrops. Error only then realized he was in the ocean- or at least a large body of water. The moving blue was waves above and the burning in his chest was his soul getting use to the saltwater around him should have been a dead give away. It was a all to familiar feeling to the fact he has tried to drown himself several times in the past. The only difference is Error wasn't trying to kill himself at the moment and he had no trouble breathing. Really focusing on it he could almost assume he had-

"Daddy?" Error snapped his gaze to his oldest. Null looked up sleepily. Void in his other arm was awake now too, looking around in wonder. "Where are we?"Null mumble as he looked over the colorful environment around them. Error found him self unable to speak as he looked over his sons. Errors mind screamed in shock and confusion. Why are their clothes gone? Was one thought in his mind. The boys clothes were gone, leaving them bare boned in his arms. But after a quick glance over, he noticed something even more confusing and alarming. Are those... Tails? Why do they have tails? The boys no longer had legs, instead were smooth fish like tails. Shifting them closer he took a better look.

Nulls tail was a dark yellowish gray, black spots barely to peaking through, with large faded white stripes along his back. His tail was elongated and a rounded blade shape. Two rounded dorsal fins on his back and two pairs of fins on his underbelly along with the pectoral fins.

Voids tail was nearly the same, the only difference being the color. Instead of a spotted dark gray, his tail was jet black with the same type of white stripes.

Errors eye-lights then moved to his own legs. He too had a tail. His smooth skin tail was a dark muddy gray with a almost white underbelly. He had two dorsal fins, like the boys, but were more pointed. His tail fin was more shaped like a check with a small hook at the end. His pectoral fins were rather pointed as well, and much larger.

Null, following his fathers gaze to his new form, squeaked in sudden fright before nuzzling into his dads upper stomach. He didn't seem to like the new change. Void on the other hand, squealed in joy while watching his tail swishing from side to side.
His reaction seemed to help Null relax enough to look back at his tail.

"What's going on, daddy?" Null mewled up to him, eyes widened with confusion and slight worry. Error shifted his gaze to his eldest. Error glanced up once more at his surroundings he answered. "I guess this is our new home-" He stopped suddenly realizing something. His voice was different.

It was its normal deep and gravely sound, but the usual static- that had always make him stutter and sometimes repeat himself- was gone. Even the boys- Null staring up, desperate for answers and void who had been gleefully poking at his strange new form- looked at him slightly startled. His voice had always been glitched- or as far as he could remember. Error wasn't sure if it was a pleasant surprised not.

Snapping to his senses Error decided to check to codes for a definitive answer. Shock and confusion flowing out of his mind as he skimmed over them. They, apparently, landed in a strictly water based word. Only 10% of the planets surface was actually land, opening a few doors to why they were currently half fish. The good news- Error wanting to scream in joy at the sight of this small detail- there was no balance, no creator or destroyer. A Ink and Error did live in this word but had different names which left Error with little to no problems with changing the coding if need be.

Waving away the codes he decided to CHECK the three to make sure everything was the same.

Looking through their information the only definitive difference was an add on to their Affects. "Mer-skeleton? Must be what we are now." He mumbled to himself. He decided to shrug it off for now and continued his CHECK.

A frown fell upon him as he looked through his own coding. An affect began to worry him.

[EFF: Reduced magic]

He needed to test himself. Needing to see how limited his magic was now.

With a quick glance around he spotted a large flat plate of coral. It had a dip underneath, almost like a cubbyhole. Perfect. Glancing down at his tail, he shifted the boys in one arm. Angling himself up with his free arm, he waved his tail- copying the different fish's movements around him- he propelled himself forward, swinging his tail from side to side. Surprisingly easier done then said, he seemed to glide over to the coral plate with out flaw. The boys giggled, fins wiggling happily. Error chuckled at their enthusiasm, anything he did would make the happy it seemed. Stoping himself with a hand he gently placed the boys down under the plate.

Null and void whined in protest, hands reaching to be held again. Error shook his head gently, "No, boy's. I need to check my magic and don't want you hurt. Stay there and watch, ok?" Null nodded in disappointment as Void let out a squeak of excitement.Error backed up away from them before turning completely away.

Facing a large hunk of coral, Error began to summon his magic. He could already feel the difference- the usual raging magic that would flow out of him was gone and replaced with a small pulse of power. A ripple that was once crashing waves. Gripping on to that small power he out stretched his hand to summon a blaster.

Nothing.

The magic sparked a bit inside him but didn't form. With a scowl he tried again, focusing and razing an arm to summon a bone attack this time.

Again, nothing.

Slight frustration began to nag at him now. Restricted? More like completely gone! Gritting his teeth he tried a final time. He had to at least have this! Reaching out once more he summoned his strings.

Joy shined in his eyes as they materialized. They weren't as strong, not shooting out like he intended but fell limply in his grip, but he could still use them for there healing properties. He knew all to well the dangers of the ocean.

Injury was inevitable.

That small fact made a shiver go down his spine in fear for the safety of his sons. Glancing over to the coral he could see them smiling at him, cooing out encouraging remarks. There safety was his top priority, even with out blasters and other magical attacks he was going to protect them with his life.

Dispelling his strings he turned fully to the boys fully. With an awkward wave of his tail he glided back to the plate. "Ok my little terrors," Error started, scooping the two into his arms, "Daddy has a plan. I don't have the 'bad magic' like I use to. Meaning we need to be more careful. There are many dangers that live in the ocean." The boys eyes widened in worry. Error pressed them closer, giving the two a soothing hum.  Looking around and then up, he realized how exposed they were. The sun was at its highest peak in the sky. They needed cover before nightfall. "First we need to find shelter. Can't risk being exposed in the dark." He muttered the last part to himself.

Glancing around, trying to find a good direction to start, he shifted the boys in his grip. Picking a direction he waved his tail, gliding over the coral covers outcropping and into a rast span of lush reef. Honestly it was a rather beautiful sight, not as beautiful as the galaxies and nebulas in Outertale. Nothing could truly beat that sight. But the environment he found himself in was close.

Several locations took his interest. A large arch way made of dark stoney rock was the first. It was to open though- if any dangerous creatures swam by they would spot him and the boys automatically. He couldn't risk leaving them alone in such a place. The next was a small cave, the opening was small and counseling. Sadly, on further inspection, it was already occupied by a large octopus- Error would have simply kicked it out or killed it, but rows of tear shaped eggs lining the ceiling told him it was a mother looking after her babies. Error didn't have the heart to throw her out knowing she had children of her own and would most likely fight to keep him out. Putting it in his mind that the entrance was to small anyway, he moved on to find a small sheltered spot. Once again it felt to exposed and small for his liking. Fish also swarmed that area- Error didn't know which ones could harm the boys so he decided to move on.

The sun had begun to set, casting a burnt umber glow to the corals, sands, and any fish that darted into the light. Null and Void had long since fell asleep, curled in Errors arms. Error himself, was slightly desperate now. They needed shelter, any shelter. Being open and in the dark was something he didn't want to happen. Of course he could handle himself perfectly fine. He could easily maneuver in and fight in the dark. But some predator or other creature could get it in there thick skull to try and attack him and his.

Error suddenly halted abruptly mid swim and thought. The sudden jerk woke the boys who whined slightly looking around for the reason why. Both looked in front of them, eyes growing large. A fish, large and monstrous, had dashed from over a large wall of coral and almost crashed into them. At the sight of Error the fish turned quickly to swim away, but was stopped by bright blur.

Error backed up quickly as the fish thrashed violently in the grip of another mer. The destroyer tensely watched as the other bit down on the fish's head, making it go still. Only when the fish was dead did the other notice him and the boys. The other turned full towards him, giving Error the chances to get a good look at him.

He was a skeleton, a Sans to be more specific, with a large fiery reddish orange tail with large black stripes. The fins along his back that curved off is the base of his tail were dipped in a bright blue. He was fairly tall, coming up to Errors collar bone, but very cubby. His eyes were a bloody red, glowing brightly with surprise and fear.

The most defining feature was the gold tooth, sunken halfway into the fish's head, telling Error exactly who this Sans was.

Fell Sans.

Before Error could even react to this, the Fell Sans opened his mouth and screamed.

Error tensed at the sound while the boys flinched and nuzzled in his grip. The other mer, still screaming, turned and as fast as he could swam away.

The destroyer decided to do the same in that moment. The others screams, as Error could hear, had turned into cry's for help. He'd seen this enough times to know the other was getting backup, and things would get ugly.

By the time Error was far enough away, it was well beyond nightfall. The boys were once again out cold, lulled in the gently strong arms of their daddy. Error himself was wide awake as he always has been.

The reef was silent and still. Any fish or crustaceans dared not leave their hiding spots in the corals and rock. An eerie silver glow from the moon above out-lined the rolling waters above and sands below him. Error honestly felt an uneasy calm. A feeling that contrasted it's self in every way. Almost like Error himself.

Eyes glancing around he spotted something of interest. Slowly coming to a stop, he gazed downward in to a small chasm. It was dark inside, like looking down an inky black hole or well. He didn't know what kind of things could live down there, but it was the only good shelter he's seen so far. Holding the boys tightly he moved down into it. His eyes widened as they adjusted to the darkness and he saw what was before them. The chasm was actually a small gorge like crevice. Large plates and fan like corals above came together like a roof, leaving small gaps -big enough for fish to get through if nothing else- and the entrance he has swam through. It was perfect.

Small neon glowing mushroom like coral poked out of cracks in the walls, closing and dimming at the shift in the water as he swam deeper in. Some small transparent shrimp floated beside them, almost hypnotized by the light. Error wondered if the tiny crustaceans were like moths in anyway. At the very bottom of the caver was a large yellowish blob. Error seemed to hesitate, not knowing what it was, but seeing small creatures flutter up from it ensured him it couldn't be that bad. With a deep breath he floated down to it. Getting closer he noticed the creatures fluttering up from it were actually bubbles. They seemed to seep from the pores of the yellow blob. His eyes widened when he realized what it was.

A giant living sponge.

He moved down to it, hesitantly reaching out a hand. Touching it lightly he was awe struck to find how soft and warm it was. It didn't seem to react to his touching and pokes of curiosity. After deeming it somewhat safe, he moved to the middle of it and gently laid down the boys. Null whined in his sleep a little while Void instantly cuddled up to his brother, content with the new comfort. Error watched the boys as they rested soundly. Hours passed slowly. The boys slept with little disturbance, letting Error relax for the time being. Gently laying down next to his sons he let himself get comfortable.

Error knew this was going to be a challenge, but he could make it work. The boys seemed happy enough for him to except this new and strange life he was tossed into. He could work things out in the morning, though.

In only a few minutes he himself, for the second time since meeting his boys, slipped into a dreamless sleep.