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Swap baby bones! Except I can’t decide which like more of being the older brother! so I just doodle both! hope ya’ll like it.
I think 2017 ruined me /j
mlp sanses....... Just imagine....
Also, i heart seeing Ink as a zebra, it fits alot
i can't believe this took 5 hours 😭 my elbows are SO SOOOOOREEEE
also thank you for the zebra ink idea anon. im the happiest with his design he is just such a sweet little cutie pie
y'all ever make these incredibly random sketches you're never gonna finish and then just move on with your life
Ink by comyet, Dream by Joku, Error by CrayonQueen/Loverofpiggies 🫶
Forgot to upload this cutie.
Gift for a friend from a convention.
Found these cute children rain boots and they SCREAMED Blueberry.
New headcanon that he owns at least one pair of them.
sans au as cursed images cause this is a decent second post
The amount of frans content there is in the undertale fandom is DISGUSTING, you people are sick. Stop openly putting a pro ship out there like a bunch of freaks. Fisk is a child and will always be a child, so stop making Sans a fucking pedophile for whatever weird repulsive fantasies you people have.
The only reason I am making this post is because for some GODAMN reason, it is so normalized in the fandom. I absolutely have NO tolerance for pro ships so if you ship frans you can gladly go fuck yourself into oblivion, or you can have a moment of realization of wtf your doing with your life and fix it.
Period.
Underswap Papgore has me in a chokehold, enjoy my first ever undertale/swap fanart XD
Lil teaser of something I’m working on. I just love these expressions!
The power of NYEHs seemed to have won over the Bad Sanses, but would it work on the Star Sanses?
Oh it would definitely work on the Star Sanses just not for the same reason. They’d just think she’s cute.
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Now this is not canon, the Stars meet Bean much later, but I made some interactions with baby Bean.
Dream, honestly the most responsible, would do little movement workouts to keep Bean healthy and strong as she grows. Dream is the only Star Sans that understands that Bean needs small workouts like stretching her arms and legs. He would be the best influence to Bean as she grows.
Blue/Swap would take Bean everywhere. Ink would eventually give him a carrier to free up Blue’s hands which only encouraged him more. He cooks with her, he exercises with her, he lectures her on the importance of staying fit, and goes on runs with her. From the safety of her harness, Bean thinks it’s the best thing in the world. Blue would be the strongest influence.
Ink is a bad influence and so is Bean. They copy each other constantly. Of course, Ink tries to teach her to draw, and she does scribble for a little while before sticking a crayon up her nose and then Ink tries to eat a crayon and they both get in trouble. Ink is, by far, the worst influence.
Close ups under the cut
Security
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“Y/n?”
Startled, you spun towards the familiar voice and brandished a small shell in your hand. You weren’t expecting the voice you heard when you felt someone follow you after you left the trench.
“What do you want?” You asked, cautious but not rude.
Dream blinked at the shell and ignored it. “Easy there. I’m just here to talk. If it makes you more comfortable, I can swim a little further back. I understand your discomfort with seeing me again.”
“Can’t imagine why.” You quipped, gesturing for him to back up.
At your prompting, he moved further away from you until you were satisfied with the distance.
“Where’s your friend? Is he hiding?” You questioned, glancing around at the surrounding boulders. With the ability to change color, he could be anywhere.
“No. No, Ink is busy in one of his creating moods. I couldn’t get him to leave his work if I wanted to.” Dream smiled. “I am sorry that he scared you. That was not his nor my intention.”
You scoffed. “Speak for yourself. Ink knew what he was doing when he puffed himself up like a balloon. His intent was intimidation and it worked. Don’t speak for him when his actions contradict your words.”
Dream nodded solemnly. “You’re correct. I’m sorry. I spoke out of turn.”
He lapsed into a silence he seemed comfortable with that you did not.
“Have you met Killer, Dream?” You asked.
The seahorse siren looked confused. “I… Yes? You saw him attack me the other day. We’ve met before.”
“No, I mean, do you know Killer?”
“…I do not believe I am understanding your meaning…” Dream admitted.
You sighed. “Have you seen Killer play? Have you seen him when he’s excited? When he wants attention? When he’s playful? Have you seen his eyelights or the way his soul morphs into a heart when he’s calm? Have you seen him nuzzle into Nightmare’s tentacles when he’s sleeping? Have you heard him cheer? Have you heard him whistle through the dens just because he’s in a good mood? Have you heard his voice break when he’s overwhelmed? Have you heard him whimper when he wants a hug? Have you felt him spin around you? Bump you? Nip at your food? Have you felt his voice purr through the water while he talks? Have you met Killer?”
At your intense glare, Dream broke eye contact and glanced around at the sea floor. “…I will admit, I haven’t ever really had the time to officially meet the Killer you just described. I’ve only ever been on the receiving end of his teeth.” He winced. “Not that I gave him a reason not to attack.”
Your eyes narrowed. “Killer recognized your attacks and held back to avoid getting shot. You’ve hit him before.”
Dream looked up at you. “He… He hesitated? I didn’t feel him hesitate.” He mumbled.
“Were you paying attention to how he felt?”
The seahorse tail curled up underneath him, making him look embarrassed. “…No. I wasn’t.”
He looked so sad…
. . .
Oh my stars, you couldn’t stay mad at these sirens.
Sigh. “Why did you want to talk to me?” You reached down to pick up the net you’d dropped. It was recycle day and being a siren wasn’t going to stop you from cleaning up.
“Oh! Yes!” Dream straightened with a loving smile. “I would like to offer you my protection should you get separated from your pod. I am not asking to replace your pod or be considered more important than anyone you already know. I’m offering this as a last resort type of thing, if you can’t go to anyone else.” He tipped his head in a half-bow. “As an apology for causing you so much trouble the other day. A shrill whistle is all you need to call me.”
Oh! An apology!
“I-uh- Thank you? I’m not sure if you’ll be able to hear me if I’m too far away, though.” You pointed out.
Dream chuckled a lighthearted laugh. “I will hear you, but only if you intend to call me. Same with Ink and Nightmare.”
“You’re telling me I could have called Nightmare the other day when I was hiding from you?” You asked with a face that said; ‘really?’ It felt weird to think of the leviathan moving outside of the trench for anything. Especially with how tired he’s been.
Dream flinched at your words. “Ah. Yes. I’m glad you didn’t. Nightmare gets very… possessive. I haven’t been able to talk to Cross since he left. I…” Dream looked so very sad as he broke eye contact again. “…I made many mistakes. And I haven’t gotten the chance to apologize for them.”
Dang, what a sad, centuries old boy.
“…He talked about you the other day.” At Dream’s glance, you clarified. “Cross. He’s not mad at you. He doesn’t think it was your fault.”
A soft smile was your reward for your words. “He doesn’t?” You shook your head. “Stars.” He breathed in awe. “How is he? Is he okay? I only ever see him when we fight.”
“He’s good. His fins have a few scrapes from Killer’s frenzies but other than that, he’s been great.”
“Oh.” Dream seemed hesitant to speak before finally asking. “And… how is Killer?”
You smiled. It was nice to see him try. “Killer’s better. Nightmare helped him steady out so now he’s just excited. Like a child with too much sugar. I’m pretty sure he’ll crash when the energy wears off.”
Dream’s eyes widened. “Nightmare… what? Did… Did he absorb my magic?”
You didn’t like how scared Dream sounded. “I don’t know. I’m not a magic expert. Why? Would that hurt you?”
“No! It would hurt him!” Dream worried his tail into the sand. “Nightmare can’t have too much positivity at once, just like I can’t have too much negativity at once! Have you seen him since that happened?”
Your own eyes widened at that and your tail twitched. You forced yourself to calm down. “He was fine when I saw him. We were just chilling under the dens and they gave me a den. He didn’t seem hurt but he also seemed more tired than usual.” You fidgeted with the net and shell in your hands. “Will it get worse? Like, is he sick?”
Dream shook his head. “It shouldn’t get worse, that I know of. I don’t know if positively works different than negativity but it would only hurt for a few days as my magic would fight the negativity off. It doesn’t really get worse unless someone nearby got really upset.” He looked nervous. “He, uh… do the other sirens get excited easily?”
No hesitation. “Killer does. And the boys have been very happy and pleasant for as long as I’ve been here.” You started drifting back towards the trench. “Is there a way you got better faster? Something that helped you heal?”
Dream didn’t hesitate either. “Blue. He’s a positivity beacon. Him just being near helped me more than any magic ever could.”
You were certain Dream could see your gears turning. “Is there someone that’s always upset? Someone I could bring to help Nightmare?”
Dream flinched again. “I don’t think you’d want to meet him… He’s very aggressive.”
You nodded, determined. “Good. Then he’s angry. How do I get him to follow me?”
“Uh… you don’t. Unless you want to meet Reaper before he wants to meet you. Listen, y/n, messing with Error is the last thing you want to do. He’s the destroyer. He will kill you.” Dream sternly lectured.
“The destroyer?” You raised a brow and a smirk played on your face. You had an idea. Dream grew suspicious. “You said you knew Blue? How would I get to him?”
Passenger
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“Dreeaaaaammmm!”
“What?!” Dream was by your side in an instant, sensing your distress. “What is it? What’s wrong? Are you hurt?”
You turned to show him the problem. “I can’t reach it and it won’t come off!” You gestured at the suckerfish that had planted itself just behind your fins and out of reach. It had a smug little look on its face. Stupid fish.
Dream laughed.
“It’s not funny!” You shoved the leviathan. “It won’t let go!”
“Yeah, he’s a suckerfish!” Dream laughed, batting away your attempts to hit him. “They do that. He’s just catching a ride so he can eat. It wouldn’t kill you to let him be for a few hours.”
“I don’t want him on me for hours! It itches!” You stretched and strained to reach the offender of your comfort, twisting and spinning, while Dream continued to laugh.
This chaos went on for several more minutes until Dream had stopped chuckling at you. “It would be better if you ignored him for now. We still have to find Blue and Error if you want to help Nightmare. I’m glad I got to see your first suckerfish though.” He teased playfully.
You grumbled and stopped spinning in your attempts to reach the parasite. “You’re no help at all.”
He just laughed again.
The rest of the trip was you grumbling and scraping your tail against random rocks to try to dislodge your passenger while Dream kept laughing and stopping you from hurting yourself or the fish. You were pretty certain he didn’t care how you felt about the whole situation. His expression didn’t change in humor when he announced that he found Blue either.
“Blue?” Dream called through the water.
You fidgeted next to Dream, suddenly realizing just how far you were from home. This Blue person could be an elaborate trap for all you knew.
“Dream?” Called a friendly voice. You turned to see a dolphin siren crest a coral ridden boulder. A bright blue handkerchief was tied around his neck like a bandit. “What Are You Doing Here? I Thought You And Ink Were Taking A Break.” He smiled wide and offered Dream a hug.
Dream accepted the hug and squeaked as he was crushed slightly. “We did take a break. I just met someone and then there was Killer and a lot happened actually.” He pat Blue’s back. “It’s nice to see you.”
“Of Course! It’s Wonderful To See You Too, Dream! Oh! Who’s This?” Blue eyelights spotted you and you sweat in your awkwardness.
“Oh! This is a friend. They’re the entire reason I’m here actually. Blue,” Dream set his hand on Blue’s shoulder and grew serious. “We need a favor.”
“Mweheheh! I’d Love To Help! What Do You Need?” Blue struck a heroic pose, his bandanna fluttering in the current that wasn’t flowing.
Dream smiled yet hesitated. “Blue… We need Error.”
“Oh, Mweh. That’s A Big Favor, Dream.” Blue looked sad for a moment. “Error’s… Well, Error. I Don’t Know…”
You decided to speak up. “It’s for Nightmare. Killer was hit with a few harpoons-“ Dream backed up with a nervous smile. “-and was so hyped up on positivity that Nightmare had to drain it. He’s been tired and quiet. I… I don’t want him to be hurt.” You stuttered to a stop as Blue continued to stare at you.
Blue blinked and looked between you and Dream, as if waiting for someone to correct what he just heard. “Dream… You’re Helping Nightmare?”
Oh. Oh, shit. Blue was on Dream and Ink’s side. Of course he wouldn’t want to help Nightmare. He’s been fighting Nightmare ever since they first met.
Dream rubbed the back of his neck. “…Yeah.”
Blue burst forward and hugged Dream with a squeal. “I Knew It! I Knew You Could Do It! Dream, This Is Amazing!” He spun the seahorse siren in circles.
He- You- What??
You stared in shock as what you thought was an enemy was happy at the idea of helping Nightmare. He was happy to help. You thought he’d react like Dream or Ink since they seemed to be a group. But here he was, proving you wrong.
Cross was right. You did like him.
Dream grinned. “I know. You’ve been after this for a long time. I’m sorry it took me so long to listen to you. I should have tried long before you and I met.”
“I Am So Proud Of You, Dream!” Blue held Dream by the shoulders as stars twinkled in his eyes. Like, starfish shaped stars. Not little dots like Killer’s eyes. “You’re Taking Initiative! Unlike My Lazy Brother STRETCH!” He yelled back where he’d come from and was rewarded with a tired; “Mmh.”
That itch was still there, ruining the moment. You tried to ignore the pest on your side but it was becoming unbearable. Your tail twitched in discomfort, unable to do anything about the annoying suckerfish.
The second you twitched, Blue turned to look at you, searched your tail with his eyes, and noticed the fish. His face winced and he came forward and gently plucked the fish off your side by the head. His hand rubbed the sore spot underneath as he threw the fish to the side and it swam away.
“I Am So Sorry About Leaving You Like That, Friend!” Blue apologized. “Those Suckers Sure Can Hurt. Dream! Why Didn’t You Fix This? Or Tell Me?” He turned his gaze back to the seahorse.
Dream shrugged. “It was their first suckerfish. And we weren’t going far.”
Blue’s expression changed to a stern glare. “I Do Not Care If It Was Their First Suckerfish. That Tradition Is Old And Cruel. I Am Ashamed That You Think This Pain Is Funny.” He turned back to you with an understanding smile. “Try To Keep It Out Of Sunlight For A Day Or So. If You Don’t It Will Hurt More.”
You nodded. “Thank you. I couldn’t reach it.”
“I Know. I’m Blue, By The Way! The Magnificent Blue!” He clarified, puffing his chest up and offering a hand to shake.
“Oh, I’m y/n.” You spoke the hand and smiled back. “I’ve heard a lot about you. It seems that everyone likes you.”
“Mweh!” He waved off the statement. “I’m Sure I Haven’t Met Everyone. But Thank You, Y/n! Now! How Does Error Help Nightmare? And What Do I Need To Do?” He clapped his hands together.
Dream raised a brow. “Didn’t you just say you didn’t think you could help?”
“Well, Yes!” Blue posed dramatically again, his eyes closed and his kerchief blowing in the breeze that, again, wasn’t there. “But I Want To See This Happen! I Have Been Waiting A Long Time For This Day And I Won’t Turn My Back On My First Chance To Help! So What Do You Need, Y/n?” He beamed at you.
You smiled back. “Thank you. I want to get Error as close to Nightmare as possible. Preferably without hurting anyone. I just need as much negativity as I can get.” Blue nodded.
Dream nodded as well. “I will stay back then. While I’m sure I’ll stir up plenty of negativity by being present, I’d rather not be weakened and in a hostile situation until I have made my intentions clear. Would you mind, y/n, delivering a message for me?”
“Of course.” You grinned. “You helped me. I’d like to return the favor.”
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“U-U-Ugh!” Complained the glitchy voice of your new companion. You were starting to understand why his name was Error. “Wh-Why did-d you ha-ha-have t-to nest-st s-so far away-ay-ay-ay?” It was like a broken record. You tried not to let it get to you but it was really annoying that every few minutes he’d complain like a fussy child. Big man baby ribbon eel.
“We’re Only One More Mile Away Error!” Blue chirped. He didn’t seem phased in the slightest by Error’s behavior. “Thank You For Agreeing To Come! It Really Means A Lot To Me!” He swam closer to Error but not close enough to touch. Error had been very strict about touch when you’d met him. So much so that he’d almost immediately attacked you even though you hadn’t even approached him. Blue had gotten between you and calmed Error with surprising speed. Error didn’t threaten you again after that.
“M-M-Mmh.” Error grumbled. “Wh-Whatever. You o-o-owe me-me f-f-for this-is.” He didn’t clarify what exactly Blue owed him. He also didn’t seem like the type ask favors of people, opting instead to get his own hands dirty.
Blue’s smile didn’t waver. “Of Course, Error! You Know I Love To Help!”
“Mhm-m-m.”
It was weird.
You could see the power in this beast. The way the water rippled and sharpened around him into silvery blue strings that whipped around in his agitation. The way Dream had immediately put Blue between him and Error before retreating back to his den, leaving you in Blue’s more than capable hands. The power blazing in his mismatched eyelights that made Nightmare’s cyan eye look tame. The way he didn’t hesitate in any decision because he was certain nothing could stop him anyways.
And yet he was easily calmed by your fellow dolphin siren.
Not completely calmed, Error still growled and hissed and was overall aggressive, he was just less likely to do anything rash while Blue was talking. Which encouraged you to keep Blue talking.
“So, uh…” You rubbed the back of your neck. “How are you both doing?” It felt dumb to ask, but you didn’t know either of these people really.
Blue chirruped. “I’m Doing Great! Thank You For Asking, Y/n! And How Are You? Does That Spot Still Itch?”
“Yeah, a little bit. But it’s not as bad as earlier. Thank you, by the way.”
“Of Course! I Am Always Glad To Help!”
“Wh-Wh-What a-are you ta-ta-talking about-out?” Error grouched, his brows furrowed at being left out of the conversation.
“Y/n Had A Suckerfish Stuck To Them And I Helped Them Get It Off.” Blue supplied.
Error laughed and his eyes locked onto you even though he was still talking to Blue. “A-A-Aww, Blue-ue-ue! Y-You c-c-could have-ave l-left it for a-a-a-a f-few min-min-minutes longer! I-I-I would-ld-ld h-have enjoy-joy-joyed th-that!”
Blue scowled sternly. “Error, We Don’t Leave People In Pain Just Because It’s Funny.”
“Y-Y-You don’t-t.” Error grinned, baring his sharp teeth.
Blue responded with a heavy hearted sigh. “Let’s Not. How Are You Doing, Error? Y/n Did Ask Both Of Us.” He turned the question on the destroyer curiously.
Error scoffed. “M-M-My peace-eace was int-interup-rup-rupted b-b-by two abom-ominations an-and an annoy-oy-oying dolphin-in. I’m ter-ter-terrible.”
“Aw, Thanks!” Blue whistled happily at the insult.
Okay. There was either something terribly wrong with these two or you were missing important information.
You had a feeling you wouldn’t get an answer to that.
“Y/n? Wait, Blue?!”
“Cross!” You and Blue chirped at the same time, turning toward the voice.
Cross caught sight of Error and hesitated as he came closer. “What are you doing here, Blue?” He asked, reaching out for your hand.
“Mweheheh!” Blue laughed. “I Am Here Because Y/n Invited Me! How Are You Doing, Cross?”
“Uh, I’m good, I guess. Y/n, what’s going on?” Cross’s tense gaze didn’t leave Error and the eel gave him a big toothy grin. He pulled you closer to himself.
You let him pull you. “So, you know how Killer got hyped up on positivity and Nightmare helped him balance out? And now Boss has been acting really tired?”
Cross’s brows scrunched together as he looked down at you. “…He has been really tired… but what does this have to do with Blue and Error?” His eyes shot back to the destroyer, who was starting to look annoyed.
Blue noticed Error’s frown. “Mweh! Would You Like To Answer That, Error?”
At the attention, Error relaxed and scoffed. “Y-Y-You t-tell him, B-B-Blue. I d-don’t care-are.” He crossed his arms and looked away.
“Of Course.” Blue smiled, as always, and turned to address Cross. “Y/n Had The Amazing Idea Of Inviting Me And Error Over To Help Nightmare Get Rid Of The Lingering Positivity In His Body. Dream Has Had A Similar Problem Before And Asked Me To Help As Well.”
Cross’s eyes darted between the three of you, more concerned than confused. He pulled you away. “I’d like to talk to y/n real quick.”
“Mweh! Of Course! We’ll Be Right Here When You’re Ready!” Blue chirped
“Sp-Sp-Speak f-for yourself-self.”
As Blue started entertaining Error, you and Cross took a sidebar. Cross pulled you around and held you by the shoulders.
“Y/n. What were you thinking? You left the pod and went to get Blue and Error all by yourself? Are you insane?” He snapped. You could see the worry behind his anger.
“I wasn’t alone. Dream helped me-.”
“That’s worse! Do you not remember what happened the other day?”
“I remember!” You shoved him away. “I’m the one that went through that! But Ink wasn’t there this time and Dream has only ever been nice to me. He just wants to fix things with Nightmare. Cross, he wants to help. Isn’t that a good thing?”
Cross hesitated and glanced back at your guests. “…Maybe. I’d say he has good intentions, but the guys… they won’t believe him for a second. He could just make things worse.”
“That’s why he’s not coming. Cross.” You pulled his focus back to you. “I brought Error and a message and I haven’t delivered either. Could you please help me?” You pleaded.
He glared at you, his eyelights dilating at you. “You’re ridiculous. Fine, I’ll help. I’ll let the guys know what’s going on. Just wait here and don’t do anything stupid.”
“Yeah, yeah, I’ll try. Be safe.”
Cross turned to your guests. “Blue, I will be leaving for a little while. Guard y/n, would you?” You punched Cross’s arm. You could take care of yourself!
Blue smiled. “I Will Help In Any Way I Can!” He chirped happily.
With that, Cross sped off for only a few minutes before returning with Dust. They escorted you and your guests into the trench while Error kept puffing up proudly and flashing his colors every time he glanced at Dust. Sure Dust wasn’t as pretty, but he didn’t have to rub it in.
You and Cross crested the edge of the trench first and you froze. Now that you knew, it was much easier to spot Nightmare’s exhaustion but you would have noticed anyways. The leviathan was laid out on the bottom of the trench, Killer circling his head and Horror worrying at his hand. Despite the worry from the boys, he had a comforting smile on his face as he tried to soothe them.
His eye was half-lidded.
“Boss.” Cross called carefully. “We brought help.”
Nightmare looked up and his eye caught on Error. The eel sneered at him, smug. Boss sighed. “I did not need help, Cross. I told you, nothing is wrong.”
“Y-Y-You look l-like a dying-ing st-st-starfish.” Error observed.
“Error!” Blue scolded.
“A-A-Am I wr-wrong??”
Ignoring the chaos that came with Error, you swam forward into the trench. Nightmare watched you swim all the way down. Killer and Horror didn’t acknowledge you in their worry.
“Nightmare,” You started. “I know you’re not okay. We know you’re not okay. Please let us help.”
Nightmare glanced between the four other sirens of the pod. He sighed. “If it will make you feel better.”
“Also, I have a message.”
Nightmare smirked at you. “Oh~? A message? From who?”
“From Dream.”
Everything stopped.
Killer, Horror, and Nightmare were staring at you with varying expressions of shock as Error cackled like a glitchy witch behind you.
“Y/n.” Killer said, tense. “You were talking to Dream?”
“Yes.” You responded boldly. “He’s been very helpful to me. He had a simple request, I said I’d do it.”
“Still.” Killer growled.
“Killer.” Nightmare warned. Killer backed off and swam down to join Horror. Nightmare looked back to you. “What is the message?”
“He said he wants to negotiate peace and I quote; ‘I swear on my apple I will let you have the first say.’ And said you can bring whoever.” You supplied. “Out in the dunes by Blue’s place.”
“What’s an apple?” Killer piped up.
“It’s a fruit on land. I don’t know why Dream was talking about it though. I’ve never seen or heard of an apple-like plant in the water.” You said, just as confused as Killer.
Nightmare hummed vaguely. “It’s not a normal apple. Y/n, did he set a date?”
“Uh… no. I think he wanted me to ask you.”
“Good. I will take time to recover and then I’d like you to be my messenger, y/n, to discuss a time to meet with my brother.”
“What?!?!” Yelled four sirens at once.
You smiled. “I’d love to, Nightmare.”
Reconciliation
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The next few weeks were full of pleas and complaints to get out of the meeting with Dream. Nightmare reminded each of them that they didn’t have to come which sent them grumbling about danger and not leaving the Boss to deal with Dream by himself.
Of course, everyone came.
Wherever Nightmare went, everyone followed. It was cute, you thought. Like a bunch of ducklings following the first adult they see. Ducklings with teeth. To be fair, you were one of those ducklings now.
Heh, ducklings with teeth.
. . .
Maybe that image wasn’t as cute as it sounded…
Anyways!
Today was the day. The meeting was set up, the time was picked, and everyone was anxious.
“Boss-?”
“Killer, for the hundred twenty-seventh time, no. We’re going to the meeting, discussing peace, and not stabbing anyone.” Nightmare glared. “For today, no shenanigans. I don’t care how much you want to. If you so much as bare your teeth unprovoked, I will send you home. Understood?”
Killer pouted. “Yes, Boss…”
“If you must talk to anyone, be courteous and respectful. No dark jokes or gruesome stories. Polite conversations only.”
“Yes, sir.”
“That goes for all of you.” Nightmare glanced around at the others. “Y/n, feel free to roam how you wish. You and Blue are our neutral party. So get comfortable, we’re going to be there a while. As for the rest of you, if you leave my sight, you’re going home. If you start to go into a frenzy, you’re going home. If you taunt or threaten anyone, you’re going home. This is a professional setting and I need to trust that you will act like it.”
“Yes, sir.” Everyone echoed.
Nightmare nodded. “Good. Let’s depart now. We’ll be late if we don’t.”
The trench and currents shook as Nightmare lifted himself out into the open waters. Thick black tentacles curled and struck out to heave him into the open and out of the magical darkness in the trench.
He was…
Smaller than you imagined.
The darkness had definitely done him a few favors but now that he was in the open, he wasn’t quite as intimidating. Sure, if it was your first time meeting him, you’d be scared. But the darkness of the trench added to his intimidating appearance and twisted his form to look more mysterious and vague. Which was terrifying to the untrained eye.
While everyone swam out of the trench, Horror struggled to pull himself over the edge fast enough to keep up, his tentacles flailing. Nightmare turned, scooped Horror into his hands, and continued, Horror hugging his fingers.
You smiled.
He might look terrifying, but he was still just a big softy. If people saw how he treated the guys, they’d think he was a father. He might as well be.
Blue, Ink, and Dream were already waiting. Dream was not in his leviathan form that he apparently had. He’d showed it to you the other day. It was weird seeing a kraken-sized seahorse. He hadn’t moved much either, scared of accidentally smacking you with his tail while his head was too far away to see you properly against the grey rocks, and quickly shrank again when he got anxious.
He spotted you coming and waved. You smiled and waved back.
Blue was entertaining Ink whose body was a rippling grey with streaks of yellows, greens, and blues. You recognized those as his happy colors. Dream had obviously talked to him because when he looked up and saw Nightmare coming, he grinned and waved happily. Cross and Killer sheepishly waved back. Ink was very excited and hurried over to chat with Cross.
Blue seemed a little tired and very relieved when you arrived. When Ink shot away, he drifted over to Dream to properly greet you.
Nightmare stopped right in front of Dream, towering over him. “Dream.” He greeted.
“Nightmare.” Dream nodded.
The water was tense. Well, except for Ink, who was darting between each of the boys and chatting. He eventually ended up following Killer around as the shark desperately tried to avoid him.
Nightmare hummed. “It was self defense, Dream.” He started. “And I did not touch her. She was already dead when I ate the first apple. I would have told you this if you’d asked. But you never did. Dream, you came at me in a frenzy. We were both in a frenzy. What did you think would happen?” He scolded.
Dream nodded again. “I wasn’t thinking…” He gave Nightmare space to continue.
“They attacked me. I very nearly died. Dream, the people you trusted were vile from the beginning. Why do you think I stayed away from them? I could feel their intent. They wanted the fruit. They wanted her dead. And we were just obstacles. They even hated Life. Why did you leave me with them? They beat me, Dream. They broke my skull and dashed me against the rocks I had so foolishly beached myself on. Where were you? Why weren’t you there? What was so important that you left me to die?” Nightmare accused. The boys grew agitated but a stern look from their Boss shut them up.
Dream bowed his head. “…I was but a foolish child, Nightmare. I was looking for flowers. I had been for weeks. One of the land dwellers, a young woman, told me that she’d given her sister a flower when she was upset…”
Nightmare’s scowl slipped. “…so you were looking for a flower… for me?”
“Yes. But turns out the ocean doesn’t really have flowers so I was kinda grabbing at the horizon for stars. I did not mean to leave you in danger. I did not believe you were in danger.” Dream’s tail curled and fidgeted. “I am sorry for my foolishness.”
“Hm. It seems we both lack the ability to communicate. Let us discuss in private before continuing negotiations. Boys.” He addressed his group. “Give us a moment, stay in sight.”
Multiple ‘yessir’s were given, no matter how grumpy, and you all moved a distance away so the brothers could talk, including Blue and Ink at a nod from Dream.
“Why does your soul stick out of your chest?” Ink interrogated Killer.
“Why does your tongue stick out of your mouth?” He grumbled.
“There’s stuff leaking out of your eyes. Are you crying?”
“Am I what?”
As Ink went on to explain and loose his train of thought again, Blue approached you.
“So, How Are You Doing, Y/n?” He asked politely.
You smiled. “I’m doing great, thank you. How are you? You look exhausted.”
He sighed. “I Am. Ink Has Been Very Excited All Day. So Excited The Stretch Kicked Him Out Of The Den. Stretch! My Lazy Brother! He Doesn’t Get Up To Clean Anything And Ink Managed To Make Him Move.” He sighed again. “I’ve Been Distracting Him All Day, Trying To Keep Him Off Dream, Because Lord Knows He Doesn’t Need More Problems Today.”
“Sounds like it sucks.” Came Dust’s voice beside you. He glanced over, as if noticing you for the first time, and nodded. “Hey, Blueray.”
You burst into laughter even as Blue sputtered.
“I’m Not A Ray, Dust! I’m A Dolphin!” Blue puffed his chest up.
Dust gave you a knowing grin and stuffed his hands in his pockets.
“Do you even know what a blueray is, Dust?” You questioned.
He smirked. “S’a type of DVD.” He answered easily, as if it was common knowledge to him.
You stopped laughing. “How do you know that?”
His grin widened. “Do you really wanna know?”
“Yes?!? How did you know that??!?”
He just laughed and swam away.
“Wait!! Dust!!! What do you mean?!?” You called after him.
Killer swam between you and Dust, startling you. His usual grin was pressed into a thin line as Ink chased him.
“Why does it wiggle so much?” Ink was asking. “Does it hurt? Why doesn’t it look like a heart? Can I touch it?” And on and on.
Killer swam faster.
Blue sighed. “Poor Killer. Though, I Wouldn’t Switch Places With Him. I’m Done For Today. He’s Stuck With That.”
You also sighed. “I should help him.”
“Nah, leave him. That’s the quietest I’ve ever seen Killer. He’ll be fine. How you doin’, Blue?” Cross drifted into the conversation.
“Mweh! I’m Doing Well, Cross! Thank You For Asking!” Blue puffed up proudly. “And How Are You, Friend? It Feels Like Forever Since We’ve Been Able To Talk On Good Terms.”
“It has been a while, hasn’t it? Sorry about that, by the way.” Cross smiled nervously.
Blue waved it off. “Don’t Apologize, Cross! You Did A Good Thing Following Nightmare! Dream Never Did Have Time To Listen.”
The orca looked confused. “What do you mean?”
Blue gave a knowing smirk. “Dream Had To Learn That You Couldn’t Be Hauled Around Everywhere. He Would Not Listen To Me. Always Moving Around And Working. Busy, Busy, Busy. You Woke Him Up To Reality. It Was Only After You Left That He Listened To Me. Also, Why Do You Think Nightmare Offered In The First Place?” He grinned and looked over at the twins.
Cross stared in shock. “…You didn’t.”
“Don’t touch me!!” Killer finally snapped, yanking his tail away from Ink.
“Ah, Looks Like My Help Is Needed Elsewhere.” Blue nodded to you and Cross. “It Was Nice Talking To You Again. Now If You’ll Excuse Me. INK!!!”
You both stared after Blue. Each in a different state of shock.
“Huh.”
“. . .”
“You okay, Cross?”
“…I don’t know anymore…”
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Despite the rocky start, the two groups bonded quickly. Dust and Horror especially enjoyed Blue’s company and started treating him like a part of the pod almost immediately. Ink followed Killer like a shadow and Killer let it get to his head. Ink and Killer now worked together to cause chaos and mischief everywhere they went. You still weren’t to sure about the cuttlefish, but seeing Killer laugh with Ink always made you smile.
Almost.
They were still both menaces.
At one point, Blue vanished to go talk to Nightmare. No one knew what was said, but the next day Nightmare offered to merge their groups into one. Dream hesitated, not because he thought it was a bad idea, but because it surprised him. It surprised everybody… but Blue.
You were starting to think he wasn’t exactly as innocent and oblivious as you thought.
Dream accepted the idea with excitement, as did Ink and Killer, which immediately made everyone suspicious but no one was willing to put a downer on the idea of peace. Even if it meant sweating while the two whispered and giggled together.
While it was nice to see the two bond so quickly, literally everyone wanted them to hate each other again.
A noise outside your den broke you from your thoughts. Speak of the devils. “Ink. Killer. Leave.”
Simultaneous “aw”s echoed outside your den and the two poked their heads into view.
“Hi, y/n!” Ink waved.
“Whatcha doin’?” Killer asked.
“Trying to rest. Out.” You said blankly.
Killer grinned. “I’m not in~.”
You grumbled. “You’re such a little brother…”
“A what?”
“Killer! Ink!” Nightmare’s voice boomed through the trench and Ink flinched. “Leave y/n alone! Your shenanigans have gone too far today! Both of you! Back to your dens!”
“Yessir…” Killer pouted. Ink happily waved goodbye and followed Killer back to their side of the trench.
You sighed. Finally. Peace.
“Hey, y/n?”
You groaned. “…What’s up, Cross?”
He hesitated. “Uh… are you okay?”
“I’m fine. It’s just,” You gestured past him into the trench. “Killer and Ink being… Killer and Ink.”
“Ah. Yes. They’ve become double the trouble together.” Cross shook his head at them. “Makes me almost wish they still hated each other.”
“Same.” You grumble. “They’ve been such a hassle. They were easier to contain then. Now? I’m done. I hope Nightmare buries them at the bottom of the trench.”
Cross chuckles at you. “Yeah. I know the feeling. Hey, so Dust and I were wondering if you still had that, uh, freebie?”
“Frisbee. And yeah, I still have it. Why?”
“Do you think we could show Blue how to play?” He was using those puppy eyes. He looked so hopeful.
You smiled and stretched. “Yeah, just let me wake up first. I’ll meet you guys up there.”
“Yes!” Cross pumped his fist and swam away.
You chuckled and then yawned. Pushing yourself out of your bed, you grabbed the frisbee and headed out, calling out to Nightmare that you were going to hang out with the guys. A hum acknowledged you and you swam away.
They were pretty easy to find. Dust’s tail hung down from the surface where you could hear them chatting away. You smiled. It was nice to see them all getting along. Even though you never saw them fight, with the frenzies you’d seen Killer in, you could imagine it.
Everyone greeted you when you broke the surface. Blue was excited.
“Mweheheh! Good Morning, Y/n!” He greeted with a smile. “Cross And Dust Have Been Telling Me About Your Flying Device! I Am Very Curious!”
You lifted the frisbee up and shook the water off of it. “Yep, this is it.”
“Oh…” He managed to look disappointed somehow. “It Uh, It Sure Looks Curious.”
You and Cross laughed. “Here. Cross?” You aimed into the distance.
“Got it.” Cross quickly swam in that direction.
You threw it.
Blue gasped as it glided across the air seemingly by itself. It arched perfectly and lined up with Cross, making it the perfect catch.
And then Cross dodged it.
“Cross!” You snapped at the orca as Dust belly laughed himself back into the water. “Stop dodging!!”
“Sorry!”
Blue chuckled.
“Send it back!” You called. It was thrown to you and you caught it. “So!” You turned to Blue. “Let me show you how it works.”
After a quick lesson and a few demonstrations, Blue was ready to go. He was very good. Like, as good as Dust. They got competitive. Dust and Blue grinned at each other from a distance and the frisbee flew back and forth with more and more speed. You and Cross carefully backed up out of their way after getting hit too many times with force.
The frisbee never hit the water. It was shot back and forth between to two in friendly silence, grinning like idiots. You don’t think you’d ever seen Dust smile so much.
Just as Blue reeled back his arm again, you noticed color shimmering under the water’s surface between the two competitors.
“Blue, wait, there’s-.” You started.
The frisbee left his hand at the same time Ink’s head shot out of the water.
“Hey, guys! What’s- Ack!” He was hit directly in the face and fell backwards into the water.
“Oh My Stars, Ink!” Blue rushed forward as Dust cackled at the cuttlefish’s misfortune.
“I’m fine!” Ink rubbed at the bridge of his nose. “What was that?”
Blue grabbed the frisbee. “This Thing. I’m So Sorry, Ink. I Shouldn’t Have Thrown It So Hard.”
Dust laughed. “Thrown it harder next time! You might actually shut him up!”
“DUST!!!” Blue looked appalled.
Everyone else laughed.
. . .
This.
This was nice.
You smiled as Blue scolded the boys for laughing.
This life was going to be a good one. And you couldn’t wait to see what it had in store for you.
The End
Thank you so much for sticking with me this long! It has been a long ride and I’ve enjoyed every twist and turn with y’all. I might not write for a little bit, I need to rest these aching fingers, but I will keep posting.
To those who sent asks, they’re coming! I promise! I love every ask I get and will try my best to get them out in a timely manner!
Again thank you all!
HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY UNDERTALE !!!
and a couple silly things from the past couple of months
HES FINALLY DONE WOO
Another design for my friend’s ( @idomybest12 ) au, afterverse! This is ( pre-incident ) Blue although in this au his nickname is Duce. He’s the main character and since chapter 1 was posted I decided it would be a good time to draw him! It took my forever to get the pose right but it was so worth it
He’s adorable and he might be my favorite. Hope nothing bad happens to him ^^
Some doodles i made today in class!! :)
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