Decided to add something to my 'Back Home' Series. Red is panicking about seeing his young son battle.
that was the whole premise. hope you all enjoy
Also Nicecreamguy/Burgerpants are here. Finally getting into this part of the story as well.
First Encounters
Word count: 6,210
Chapter 1/1
Summary:
He had to suppress another chuckle. Itâs kinda funny their fight was basically seeing which of their parents was better. Also, it was kinda sweet to hear what they found cool about each of them.
âThatâs it! I challenge you to a duel!â The young cat monster declared
âI accept!â Nova quickly answered with no hesitation
He felt himself freeze, as he heard those words, the grin dropping from his face as he stared at the two kids.
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The first time a monster has a monster battle is very important. Battels is how you show affection between friends. With friendly magic attacks
Their son was now at the age where he and his classmates would have them.
Red had expected to hear his happy sonâs ramblings about itâŠnot see it happen. And he isnât quite sure how to feelâŠseeing his 5-year-old fight
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He stepped out of the shortcut about a block away from the school. Slowly meandering his way towards the crowd of parents picking up their children. He looked through the crowd if he spotted Sansy.
Nova would hopefully be thrilled that he was here to pick him up as well. He wondered what he had got up today. It was a Friday, so that meant free picking of activities. Which also meant, one of three things. Nova had gotten to play with the Sandbox, so his clothes needed to be washed. He did some painting again..which also meant the clothes needed to be washed. Or he played tag with the other childrenâŠ
Well, it basically meant that Friday was the day that his son came out very messy and in need of a shower. But also with a big grin on his face, and maybe even a project he had worked on. And he was excited to see what it was this time.
He finally saw Sans leaning on the fence of the playground around the school talking with Napstablook. The smile on his face came a bit easier, and some tension melted away, stepping up beside his husband, wrapping an arm around him.
The collar around his own neck let out a pleasant hum, as he nodded towards the shy ghost. Who had seen him do this enough times, that he only turned a tiny bit transparent, instead of up and disappearing completely.
And he tuned into their conversation.
âSoooâŠ.yeaaah.. We hope⊠we can get DawnâŠenrolled⊠next year.â
âYeah, I think it will be fine pal,â Sans responded.
âAnd if for some reason it doesn't work out, look for me at Grillby's on Wednesdays, Me and Red still have some stuff for when we were looking into clubs for Novaâ
âAnd if you and Shyren even wanna perform, just say the word,â
The shy ghost turned more transparent
âOhhâŠ.nooo⊠I dunno.. I have to goâŠ.my friendâŠ.meetingâŠnice..to see youâŠBye, SansâŠBye Redâ
He raised his other arm and waved, as Napstablook floated towards the school, where a teacher seemed to be waiting for him.
âSo, him and Shyren settling down after Mettanton's next tour?â he asked his husband who had crossed his arms to lean more on the fence.
âLooks like it, donât wanna be touring all over, with their kid growing up. They want them to have friendsâ
He nodded. Nova was starting to make his own friends, and it was a joy to see. These would be people that he chose himself. And not. Happenstance cause they are the only couple of their age group around the block. Or within their parents' friends circle with kids which weren't many.
But people his own age he could relate to and hang with. Still limited to a small class size of course but more choices than he ever had
He had heard all kinds of names come and go these first few weeks. But not yet a consistent name. Nova seemed to play with someone new every day, and he was happy to see that his son was so social. Even as it made nerves crawl at his spine sometimes.
Sans gave a short soft squeeze at his spine. Right. Nothing to worry about.
âI never get why, he is so nervous about performing at the bar, they perform for millions with Mettatonâ he continued their conversation instead. Gesturing towards where Napstablook had disappeared
Sans shrugged, leaning more against him.
âMaybe itâs cause it is filled with familiar facesâ
He let out a hum.
âSo, how come you so early?â
The other asked while leaning over to peck his cheek.
âThe workers installing the new airco for the server room came early. So we shut down so that they could start. And then we could hopefully get everything back online today instead of tomorrowâ
Sans hummed.
â Will That be your job later?â
He shook his head
âNah, itâs Frankâs, only on call in case something goes wrongâ
Sans straightened himself. And they both noticed the small heads of the children in front of the windows. He noticed children sitting next to the window peeking outside every now and then, looking for their parents instead of paying attention. It made his heart grin. He had barely any memories of going to school himself. He was sure that he did at some point, but mostly it had been Gaster teaching him.
He wouldnât have stood for being distracted, He saw one kid stare at him through the window. Probably staring at his prosthetic arm, He leaned more on the fence bringing it more into view. Slowly swaying it back and forth. Seeing the kid follow it with his eyes. Then the kid snapped his head back. Looks like he was caught by the teacher.
Sans chuckled,
âYou shouldnât distract themâ
He shrugged in response
âNot my fault, they think my arm is cool lookingâ
âFair enoughâ
There was a brief silence, then was filled by the gentle buzz of other parents' conversations that he half paid attention to.
âBy the way, Is Blue still coming over later? â he asked remembering suddenly
âAs far as I know, yes â
âSo Tacoâs tonight?â
âUnless our brothers bring leftovers, yes.â
âSweet, itâs been a whileâ
It really had been. Blue had been back in underswap for a while. Having missed some bestie time with his Alphys. Stretch had certainly missed his younger brother. And Edge and Pap had been very busy between work and the twins. It helped of course that Stretch stayed home. But two young monsters that started to develop their magic? It had been hard with just one. The guy deserved some relaxation
âProbably means Nova gotta bath twice todayâ
âWow, it would be the lowest record, weâve set in months, Ow..Hey!â
His husband had shoved him out of his personal space
âBehave youâ
He gave a gentle shove back. His lover rolled his eyes at him, as they got interrupted by the school bell.
They both straightened themselves and walked closer to the gate, waiting for their son. More and more children walked by.
And as the minutes ticked onâŠhe was slowly growing more worried
âI think I saw some of his classmatesâŠâ
He pointed out.
âYeahâŠhe might still be inside?â Sans stated but it came out more of a confused question
Why tho� went through his mind
There were still quite a few people aroundâŠbut most were parents with older kids.
âOne more minute..and then we check?â
He asked, sticking his hands in his hoodie and Sans gave a nod of agreement
Nova probably got talking with a classmate..it happened last time he was late. They were both probably worrying about nothing. But maybe he got in trouble with the teacher?
âOkay,...letâs goâ
He gave a nod and followed behind Sans. Slowly they made their way through the hallways, some of the older kids running by. As their son's classroom came into sight, at the door was Toriel taking to two other adults. A blue bunny monster and an orange cat monster.
Oh, that is the guy that sold the Nicecreams. And the guy that used to sell the burgers at MTT resort back underground. At leastâŠhe looked like a grown-up version of that kid from his dimension. And unlike Stretch and Blues Home.
Most lookalikes were pretty one-to-one here.
Toriel turned to face us
âOh, Sans, Red, good to see you bothâ
She greeted the both of them with a warm smile, She didnât seem to be panicking so that was a good sign. Nova was likely still here. But he also knew the boss monster poker face could be really good.
âHey, Tori, Nova hasnât shown up yet, is he still hereâ
Sans asked her with an air of familiarity that some people found rude to speak with the former queen. No matter how long it has been or how she insists that people act casually.
The boss monster gave a nod, and he felt his own chest ease
âYes he is, I made him help clean up, as he and Roman have been getting into some spats all dayâ
The Nicecream guy smiled apologetically
âI am so sorry for the trouble miss Torielâ
She turned to the other pair of parents with the same patient smile.
âOh donât be dear, Itâs a good teaching moment, and your kids aren't the first, and wonât certainly be the last,â
âWhat made them start fighting?â
He asked her. As far as he knows. Nova hadnât gotten into any fights before today. Well nothing more than what could have been resolved at the end of the day
Toriel made a sound between a sigh and a chuckle
âRoman was convinced someone had stepped on his cape. Nova pointed out it actually got stuck between some bags. And basically been a back and forth ever since, nobody could back up either one of themâ
The orange monster nudged his partner.
âTold you the cape was a bad ideaâ
The blue one rolled his eyes in response. They got interrupted by shouting coming from the classroom they stood in front of.
âNo, I AM not!â
That was their son's voice.
âYes you are, you are just jealous!â
Came a different child's voice
âNoooo!â
âYess!"
They all glanced inside as Toriel sighed, and stated the rather obvious.
âThey are it againâ
The five of them walked into the classroom. And in the center of the room were the two children. Nova seemed to have thrown a rag on the ground, the sleeves of his dark purple hoodie a bit wet from cleaning.
Across him was a blue-haired cat monster. Who was wearing what looked like a handmade prince costume. Complete with a handmade paper crown and a toy sword. And of course, as indicated before. There was a bright red cape strapped to his shoulders
Toriel stepped forward and spoke up using her teacher's voice.
âBoyâs, this doesnât look like cleaningâ
Both boys crossed their arms and looked embarrassed.
âBut miss Toriel.â Nova started
âNo Nova, It doesnât matter who started it, you were supposed to work togetherâ
Nova crossed his arms again and sent a glare to the side. His eyes looked back every once in a while like Sans also does when he is frustrated.
âI am not working together with someone who calls me a poopyheadâ he muttered
And the other kid let out a loud gasp
âWell, I am not working with someone who calls me a dumdum!â
He puffed out his chest as he turned away. Nova turned back in response
All of them tried to hold back some giggles at their children's small argument and childish insults. As Nova turned back around angrily. Getting right back to the argument
âWell, maybe you should listen to Miss Toriel. So I don't need to repeat it"
âAnd last time I checked, you arenât Miss Toriel so I donât gotta listen to youâ
The blue monster stuck out his tongue
âYeah you do, I am older!â Nova argued
âI am taller!â Roman responded
âMy pops is friends with Miss Torielâ Nova pointed at Sans who could only shake his head in amusement
âWell my dad makes ice cream, which is way betterâ The child waved his arms toward the blue bunny monster next to them
âKidsâ Toriel spoke up. Trying to cut in between their arguments. But both kept going
âMy dad has a cool robotic arm,â Nova said pointing at him
âMy papa wrote Mettaton's best play!â The blue-haired child said pointing at the orange one of his two fathers
âMy dad's a better fighter!â
âMy dad taught me how to fight!â
âPops did too!â
âOh yeah! Bet you are bad at it!â
ânu-uh!â
âYe-ah!â
âChildren, pleaseâ Toriel sighed impatiently
He had to suppress another chuckle. Itâs kinda funny their fight was basically seeing which of their parents was better. Also, it was kinda sweet to hear what they found cool about each of them.
âThatâs it! I challenge you to a duel!â The young cat monster declared
âI accept!â Nova quickly answered with no hesitation
He felt himself freeze, as he heard those words, the grin dropping from his face as he stared at the two kids.
Beside him, the Nicecreamguy stepped forward.
âRoman come now, there is no need for that"
"Actually I think it's a great idea!" Toriel said. And everyone in the room turned to gape at her.
âYou mean that Miss Toriel? "
The young cat monster asked, stars seeming to fill his eyes
âof course my child, I think it would be a good opportunity for the both of you"
Toriel said while continuing to smile kindly. Meanwhile, the feelings of dread didn't subside
The young cat monster let out a small cheer and then pointed at Nova with a sneer.
"You will taste my crushing defeat, you foul beast"
Foul beast!?! What kind of language was that? No monster called another one a beast unless they wanted to be like the humans that still tried to drive them back underground. He was shocked at the kid's language but was even more surprised when Nova only rolled his eyes.
Was this kind of behavior normal?!
Then the orange cat monster that stood next to him spoke up gruffly
"Roman! That was not very princely of you. Was it now?âŠyou know better. What does a prince do?"
The kid's ears flattened and suddenly looked quite embarrassed. And inwardly he sighed as he felt Sans settle a hand on the low of his back.
"Always be kind, even when fighting you don't go for the same tactics as the villain"
The monster next to him nodded. While the blue-haired one let out a chuckle in between font and tired. Like this was something they had to deal with regularly
His eyes flicked between the kid and his parents. As he took in the uniform of the orange guy. It was of one of the employees of the theatre. And he started back at the child's costume. And it all just clicked
The kid was not a bully. Just a theater kid with the flair of the dramatic.
He looked at the kid again. The young child was probably just parroting what he heard from plays and movies Not yet fully realizing what all the things he said could mean.
Luckily Nova didn't seem bothered by the name calling so he could let it slide.
"Tori, don't like to be the skeptical one. But you are sure this is safe?"
Sans spoke up beside him as they all looked back up at the boss monster who simply clapped her hands together delighted.
"More than my good friend, I wouldn't suggest it, if it wasn't. But the classroom is hardly the place for a friendly battle. Let us go outside "
The grown-ups gave some skeptical looks all around and followed the two excited kids and boss monster outside to the outdoor field.
Toriel grabbed a stick from the ground and drew two lines in the sand. And directed both children behind one each. And both took their position, bouncing excitedly.
Toriel stood in the middle overlooking the would-be battlefield, addressing them all.
âOkay, I am laying out the rules. And if they are broken that means you have lost the duel. Understand boys?"
"Yes miss Toriel,â both boys said.
He shifted uneasily, as Toriel had herded the four of them behind her. A good view, but not one that could easily interfere with the battle. He could feel the nervous energy around them. He trusted this Toriel. She was kind and had taught many kids over the years. She knew what she was doing. Didn't mean he had to like it.
âFirst. We are only using magic attacks. No objects are to be picked up and thrown or any form of physical contact. Only throwing magic attacks Am I clear?".
Both boys nodded.
'We are just going for one point. So focus on dodging each other's patterns. So the first hit wins."
Nova nodded again. But slowly the other kid raised his hand.
"WeâŠwe are only trying to get a hit inâŠand not likeâŠnot take hp off right?"
He fidgets in place. Ears flicking back and forth.
"Because⊠I don't wanna ⊠" the boy trailed off looking worried.
He gave a half smile, seemed he really misjudged that kid at first glance, man he was getting rusty. Or he was doing the overprotective parent thing again. Likely the latter.
But his son's response kinda shocked him
"What? Suddenly afraid to hurt me!? " Nova slapped his own chest. "Don't you dare underestimate me! I am sturdy!"
Sans sighed beside him. And he himself let out a little hopeless laugh. Sans seemed intent on speaking up. When Roman cut him off.
"We all know you got the lowest hp in our class! You may be a meanie but I donât wanna send you to the hospital!"
The kid genuinely looked distressed. And it made something awkward stir in his chest. He knew how Nova felt about his low hp. He also hated what people thought of he, or sans for that matter were fragile for their single hp.
But it also soothed him that this kid was looking out for Nova. Probably aware of how much damage an attack could actually do and what that could mean. It was a rare trait to find, especially in kids.
The Nicecreamguy leaned over and nervously asked Sans.
"Sorry to ask like thisâŠbut how much hp, DOES he have?"
He turned to glare at the tall bunny. But was surprised by Sans strong hold on his spine and answering honestly before he could tell him to mind his own damm business.
"FiveâŠ.and Roman?"
To his surprise, the blue guy let out a sigh of what seemed relief. While the orange cat looked mildly horrified.
"Thank goodness. The highest damage Ro can do is three. Then I ain't too worried and Roman sits at eighteen"
WowâŠpretty high for a kid that age, he thought as the blue guy's partner stuttered.
"fiveâŠjust fiveâŠ? That'sâŠ"
He cut him off with a growl
"More than we thought he would ever have"
The cat's jaw clicked shut. And to his surprise, the bunny chuckled
"Don't worry Cal. If Sans could handle Papyrus's teenage energy with less hp than that. Then I am sure his son can too"
The orange monster stared between his own husband and Sans with wide eyes. And Sans gave a hearty chuckle
"Not just Paps. I remember you and your siblings chugging a few attacks my way back then as well Felix"
âSucks to be the oldest.â
"Oi, you weren't the youngest either." Sans accused him and the blue bunny shrugged.
"Not the oldest either. So your brother got younger sibling solidarity"
The two of them gave each other what seemed a fist bump of understanding. While he and the orange guy just gave each other a look of mutual confusion.
He had personally never hanged with the bunny's back when he still was in Underfell. But then again. There had been a lot more territorial spats between the bunnies and dogs. Long before he and his brother ever arrived in Snowdin.
Here the two groups of monsters seemed to get along. At least from what he could tell when he visited Sans at Grilby's for his jig. But the dogs seemed to invite every and anyone into their game nights anyway.
They all looked up when Toriel coughed loudly.
âIf the audience would be silent, we are about to begin.â
The woman had a small grin that told him that she was enjoying telling them off. Especially as the two kids snickered as well. It seemed the boss monster had managed to settle the situation between the kids as well as they had been talking.
Toriel turned fully back around.
âAny more questions?â
Both kids shook their heads and steadied themselves.
âBeginâ
The soft pressure of a battle starting began to fill the air. And Nova had the first move, it surprised him for half a second before realizing it had been Roman who challenged him and not the other way around.
Nova took a deep breath. Placing his hand on the ground, and summoning three small bones in a line sending them towards Roman.
He gave a proud groin as the summoned attacks held. And watched as the catâs eyes widened but managed to jump over them easily. Responding with a simple round magic bullet most kids learn early on. It didnât have a lot of speed so Nova stepped out of the way easily as well.
He was feeling a weird combination of tension and calm. He had the feeling he had to be looking everywhere. That everyone here was a threat, and could any second. Would step in and interrupt the battle. Making it much more dangerous.
He never really got used to the turn-based system they had here. But at the same time. Seeing how small and weak the kids' attacks still were. Made him ease. It was like seeing Nova roughhousing with kids in the neighborhood the first few times. Nervewerking sure. But you slowly learn when the play fighting stays that way or turns into actual fights.
A couple of turns passed like that. Both kids easily avoid each other's attacks. Both only used small white bullets. After Novaâs first attack. He wondered if Nova had tried to imitate their âstrongest attack firstâ strategy from stories he must have heard from his Uncles at this point.
It was Romanâs turn again. Who was looking at his paws frustrated. Beside him, he saw the blue Bunnyâs arm rise up. Before being quickly halted, by his orange-haired partner.
âHe gotta do it himself, Felix. No hintsâ
âRightâŠRight, sorry..â
Sans's hand had migrated from his spine to around his hips during the battle but was now warming itself inside his hoodie pocket right now. Where his own clenched fist was hidden.
He gave a quick glance at his husband, but when he felt the hand move in the limited space his grin turned up a grad.
Seemed the Blue guy next to them wasnât the only one who was having trouble keeping down the hints. As he slowly intertwined their fingers together to stop the hand signs at all.
Roman let out a grow of frustration as he shot off another pattern of bullets. They were a bit more erratic As the frustrations messed with his aim. Nova managed to dodge out of the way of all of them, but only just so. The last one had nearly hit him. He stood still just in time for it to fly past him.
He felt his own soul almost jump out of his chest as he saw it nearly hit his son in the side. But somehow managed to not move an inch forward even though he really wanted to. Nova panted a few times with a scared look in his eyes. But then a grin overtook his face that reminded him of his own.
Nova was having fun.
Nova was having his first actual battle, and he was clearly having the time of his life.
âAlmost Got me. But it aint good enough! Prepare yourself!â Nova Declared.
He took a deep breath. And Novaâs eye flashed for a second. Which made his soul thrum anxiously and excitedly. Nova spread his arms beside him and summoned two really big bones taller that were than himself. One on each end of the battlefield only leaving space in the middle to pass through. But it was smaller than Roman could fit.
Sweat was breaking out of his son's face. Struggling to keep the bones summoned. Then with all his might, he swung his arms forward making them move towards the blue cat boy. Nova was shivering as he did it. And they were not moving quickly at all. But Roman had nowhere to run. Unless he wanted it to count as fleeing
The kid's eyes looked scared for a brief moment. The parents beside them trembling with probably the same feelings of wanting to step in and interrupt. But then the young boy's eyes filled with determination. And what surprised everyone he ran towards the moving bones.
âRoman?!â The blue-haired father of the boy suddenly exclaimed in panic
âWhat is he?!â Sans muttered worriedly.
All of them had taken a step forward. But where stopped when Toriel had held her arm out. Making them all pause. He saw the young cat monster near the gap, Surprised that Nova didnât let the wall fall at all. Out of exhaustion, surprise, or both. No, he was shaking badly. But he kept the attack up. Heels digging into the ground. His other eye started blazing as well with the magic input. Giving up a dark-blue nearly purple glow.
Roman got closer and closer. Then he jumped and twisted his body a bit. But thenâŠRoman justâŠsqueezed through the widest part near the top. His body seemed to morph into just a little so that he could slip through easily. He landed on all four of his limbs before standing up with a smile. His Crown has flown off in his sprint.
Beside him, he heard a loud groan and grew worried as the tall bunny fell to his knees hand over his heart.
âShootâŠright..heâs part cat..how do I keep forgettingâ
His partner laughed at him. But it had been filled with anxiety.
âDunno babe, youâve seen him slip through tighter spaces.â
âUugh, kindly shut up love.â the taller one said as he got back up. Still shaking lightly
His own arms were trembling. But that exchange made him grin a bit. It seems the four of them were way more terrified then. The children and the teacher in front of them.
He stared back at the battle. Both boys were panting, and also slightly shaking. The end of the battle was approaching.
âMy-MyâŠMy TURN!â
Roman said in between pants. Holding his hands together. Exclaiming a shout of triumph as he suddenly held something round and white in his hands. Seemingly having conjured his own attack this time. instead of the standard bullet.
"Take this!"
The blue cat threw whatever he had made. It was a bit powdery, and flakes were falling off.
âHuh..wait what?!â the kid seemed suddenly confused. Under what Roman had just thrown, patches of ice were forming where the flakes were landing.
But it mattered little as Roman was of course now closer than he had been before. Nova had no way of avoiding the incoming snowball and threw his hands up instinctively. Making a small bone appear and it was sent hurling towards Roman as well.
âAh!"
"No!"
Nova hadnât been quick enough to catch the snowball and it hit him square in the face making him fall backwards. At the same time, the young cat tried to step away from the accidentally thrown bone, slipped on his own ice landing face-first into the dirt.
The feeling of a battle stopped as they both hit the ground. All four of them quickly rushed forward. But before any words were spoken by the adults
Nova had sat back up with wide star eyes, looking towards his fallen-over opponent.
âDude you can make snow?!â
The cat monster was slowly getting up but slipped again. Falling into the dirt again, with a little groan.
âOwâŠye-yeah?â
They all stood still as Nova quickly got up and rushed over to Roman to steady him as he got up a second time. There was some dirt stuck to his fur, but he seemed fine
âThat is so cool! You can have a snowball fight every day!â
The Cat boy grinned.
âMe?! What about you?! How did you make that huge attack?! Darwin is always bragging about making the biggest construct but that was way cooler! Why have you never shown it before?! â
âThat was my first time doing itâ Their son exclaimed proudly.
âNo way!? I donât believe youâ Roman was gaping
Nova scratched the back of his head sheepishly
âI havenât. Truly. My uncle has been trying to teach me how to make this likeâŠReally tall bone. Just like he can. That is part of his. âSuper cool regular attackâ But I never managed anything bigger than my leg. Let alone two! But you got me really fired up with that wild attack pattern! I just had to try!â
He let out a shaky laugh. A few seconds ago they had been at each other's throats but now they were both gushing about each other's moves. Toriel was smiling satisfied.
Right⊠battles were meant to forge bonds of friendships. Not like where he was from. Where everything was kill or be killed. Isnât that why his Edge and he still sparred regularly? They might say itâs because no one else could keep up with their style of fighting. But that was just not true. It was their own form of bonding. Even if it left a lot more bruises than anything the kids here could come up with.
Nova got rid of some of the dirt on top of Roman's head.
"Also look at all this ice!", Nova pointed behind them. Continuing on excitedly "I don't think I ever saw you do that in class?"
"That has never happened before. I didn't know that. Could happen" The boy stared at the small patches of ice
"Never?"
"Never" he shook his head to confirm
"So cool!" Nova muttered. And the other boy flushed proudly.
Nova had wiped away the last of the dirt and now seemed to be absentmindedly playing with the kids' ears. Clearly finding them interesting
âI didnât hurt you? Did I? I didnât mean to throw that last attack!â
The young cat's ear twisted, leaning slightly into the light petting he received happily... And shook his head
âNo not at all!â then seemed to pause for a moment and said with a huge toothy grin. âIâm sturdyâ
Both kids burst out laughing, holding each other up through their giggles.
Toriel walked towards them and gently grasped both their shoulders. And knelt between them.
âYou both did very well, I hope this has settled everythingâ
Both boys nodded excitedly.
âThen it is time for both of you to head home, don't you two sayâ
He smiled as Nova, locked eyes with them. Stars in his eyes. Clearly very eager to start gushing about what just happened.
âUhâŠNova..wait..pleaseâ
They all looked at the small cat monster, whose ears flattened as all eyes landed on him when he spoke. He clearly was surprised that everyone looked but he took a step forward and addressed their son.
âUhâŠIâmâŠIâm sorry for calling you names all day. I justâŠ.well..â He bristled and shrugged
âDunnoâŠI was really convinced someone had stepped on the capeâŠAnd thought you were suggesting I was dumb. But you are pretty cool. So..yeah...Sorry..â
It was quiet around them for a couple of seconds. Before Nova rushed forward and enveloped the other monster in a hug.
âIâm sorry too. You aren't dumb. I was just trying to help. And didn't want anyone getting accused of something they didn't doâ
The young cat looked happy, then guilty, and then happy again
âHeyâŠhow about next week we play together!â He said as Nova pulled out of the hug, keeping a hold of Novaâs shoulders.
âYeah! That be awesome! I would love to see you make that snow up close!â
âSure!, but then you gotta try and make another big bone wall!â
âDeal!â
Both kids stepped fully out of the hug and shook hands like they just made a business deal instead of a playdate.
Before both let go and ran towards their parents. And he couldnât help but smile at his sonâs beaming face.
âDad, Pops! Did you see how big that attack was? It was almost as big as Uncle Paps! â
It hadnât been. But he wasnât gonna burst that bubble. Sans chuckled picking up their excited child. And nuzzling his skull affectionately
âIt sure was, little starâ
He gave Nova a firm affectioned rub on his back
âWell done Starburst, Also excellent evading skills. Have you been practicing when we weren't lookingâ
Nova nodded.
âI let Selene and Solis throw cushions at me and avoided them!â
Oh boyâŠso that is why the twins were giving their parents such a hard time. He and Sans shared a look that went over their sonâs head. Seemed they needed to have a conversation with their kid in the future about not Involving his younger cousins in training when they havenât even learned to summon to control magic yet.
âI canât wait to tell everyone! We are gonna see them this weekend right?!â
Nova swung his head between the two of them. Trying to see who would answer. Still bursting with energy that only a five-year-old can have.
He gave his son a smile
âWell, your uncle Blue is coming home early so-â
âYAy~!â
His son's cheering cut him off causing him to chuckle. Nova loved family nights, but most of all surprise family nights. And after a day like this, he was sure, his son was gonna talk everyone's ear off the second he had the chance.
They turned to face the other small family. Roman was being held against the blue bunnyâs hip, much the same as Nova was. The young boy also still smiling ear to ear.
âIt was nice to see you again Sans. I am sure this isn't gonna be the lastâ The blue bunny said with a smile.
Sans laughed,
âNo, I think not. Weâll come by the shop sometime.â
Both boy's eyes widened
âReally!â
âPromise?!â
Both of them exclaimed. He sighed at the kids' enthusiasm. And he answered
âSure, Well buy you something as a treat for an amazing fight from both of youâ
The orange cat scoffed. As the kids gushed excitedly
âYou might wanna make it a treat, but this one ain't gonna let you pay, and make it his own treat instead.â He pointed his thumb at his husband. Then he tried to soothe Roman's excited wriggling so he wouldn't fall out of his father's arms.
âCalliedâŠpleaseâ The Nicecreamguy rolled his eyes.
âWhat I AM, right? Ain't I Felix?"
âThat isn't the reason and you know itâ the blue-haired guy sighed again.
âStill right you ain't gonna let them pay. Are I?"
His partner didn't deny it.
He liked the rough orange guy he decided
The guy seemed fun from everything he heard him say today. Plus he respects a guy that didnât mind calling people out on their shit. Be it good-natured or otherwise.
They all waved and said their goodbye Nova finally grew tired in Sans's hold, leaning against his chest sleepily. Not surprising with how much magic he had used. Especially for that last attack.
As Sans stood still just outside the gate. So he could hold him a bit more securely around his hip. While he tugged his sonâs hoodie a bit more around him. As he slowly dozed off. Giving his skull a brief kiss. Meeting Sans's eyes for a second.
âYeahâŠyeah, I know heâs fine. Not even a single hp was taken off. â
He mumbled at the unasked question
âI ain't judging you Dear. I nearly ran in myself a couple of timesâ
He eyed his mate again, who raised him a single browbone. Trying to dare and contradict him
âIt didnât show Sweetheart, probably for the bestâŠfor his sakeâ
Nova let out a soft grumble and then snoozed on.
âProbably, wouldnât have wanted to interrupt thatâ
NoâŠit was a good thing for their son to learn and fight his own battles. Friendly or otherwise. Knowing that in the future could handle himself. Even if I did now it had happened in a controlled environment. Still hard to stand there and do nothing the entire time.
He nodded. And they walked home.
Seeing his son fight had been nerve-wracking. Downright bone-chilling and made his soul give out nearly five times. But he was also damm proud he had seen it. The smile on his sonâs face. The way he was now lying so satisfied in their arms. How neither He nor the young cat monster had cared who had won in the end. Both were just excited that they had been allowed to have a friendly battle at all. It all made him just that more thankful that he could have these moments.go, witness.
Little did they know then. That they hadnât just watched their sonâs first fight. They also had seen him make his very best friend
Here's some extra info about the Bunnies design in Funtale :
1) "B" in their names is short for "Bunwitch". the name were based from the Dunwich Horror novels mixed with the word Bunnies. thus hence their witch designs. the Bunwitch family are known to be very intrigued in the art of sorcery and alchemy.
2) Fey have a different color from the rest of his family its because its the same fur as his father. but who's Fey's father? well that's a story for another time ;D
3) From all the Bunnies, Daisy is the only one who aren't into magic, unlike her siblings. she prefer to live her life "normally". The Bunnies also lives in a hut in Snowdin unlike the original wooden cabins and Daiys are in charge of welcoming guest to their Hut, trying her best to not make customers afraid of her siblings. :3Â Â
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