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The Barrier is broken, and monsters are released back into the world above.
It's a story that's played out in countless timelines, but there's a difference in this one. You.
Outcast by the humans because of your unique SOUL and rejected by most monsters for being human, you live day to day, just trying to survive.
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"You there!" The voice called. "Stop!"
You froze, and mentally cursed.
A few days ago, you had spent the last of your money and been turned away from your latest job interview. You had resolved never to become a thief, but hunger had made you desperate.
Unfortunately, you weren't quite as good a thief as you thought, and the manager had caught you smuggling food under your jacket.
You heard the quick footsteps towards you, and heard a call for Security.
Of course they have Security. That's your luck.
You could think of only one solution. You pushed yourself through the doors and ran.
The street was crowded, as streets in Ebbot City often are, and you had to shove your way through crowds of people.
and more than a few shouted curses. You ignored them, and focused solely on getting as far away from the Security officers as possible. Your stomach was rolling with hunger pains and you were so close. . .
A lesson when running away from things, it pays to look at where you're going.
Suddenly you crashing into someone, sending both of you sprawling onto the pavement. Your head hit the pavement with a sickening crack and a pain that sent stars flashing across your vision.
You groaned and picked yourself off the sidewalk, and saw whom you had crashed into.
The unlucky person got to his feet, and you started a little as he looked at you.
He wasn't human, no. He was a monster, those who had come from the Underground nearly four months ago. A skeleton, with large eyes, dark but with bright, deep blue irises.
He wore a blue bandana, with a gray t-shirt and darker gray pants. When he spoke, his voice was low, baritone, but it held a childish quality that you found fascinating.
But you didn't have time to dwell on that right now. You needed to get out of there... fast.
The skeleton looked panicked. "OH, I'M SO SORRY, HUMAN. I DIDN'T SEE YOU. ARE YOU ALRIGHT?"
His voice was loud, full of energy.
You glanced over your shoulder. "I've gotta go, sorry."
He looked vaguely worried. "I DIDN'T HURT YOU, DID I?"
"No, no, you didn't but I'm in a bit of a hurry."
He must have noticed the panicked look on your face and the people in Security uniforms pursuing their way through the crowd towards you. He turned to someone standing next to him, and for the first time you noticed the second skeleton. Much taller than his companion, he wore a orange hoodie and tan cargo shorts. His eye sockets were dark, and had no pupils.
"PAPY, GET US OUT OF HERE."
"blue, ya hate the shortcuts." His voice was rough, raspy.
"OUR FRIEND NEEDS SOME HELP, C'MON."
You were surprised to hear him refer to you as, 'friend' as far as you knew, you had only met him thirty seconds ago. But, he was going to help you get away, so you were willing to go along.
The tall skeleton sighed and took hold of your arm, which caused you to stiffen up. "What are you doing?"
"DON'T WORRY, HUMAN, WE'RE HELPING YOU." Blue said, grabbing the taller skeleton's arm.
You suddenly felt very dizzy, and your vision went dark. You screwed your eyes shut, you're head was spinning...
And then suddenly, it stopped. Hesitantly, you opened your eyes.
You looked around in confusion. This wasn't the street you had been on. It's like you had been... teleported? But that wasn't possible.
You shook your head to clear it. Monsters had all sorts of powers. Teleportation wasn't that big of a stretch.
The tall skeleton let go of your arm, and you straightened up. Blue looked at you with a wide grin on his face.
"YOU'RE SAFE NOW, HUMAN. THEY CAN'T GET YOU NOW."
You couldn't help but smile at him, and held the food under your jacket closer to you.
"Thanks. I owe ya one." You said. "Both of ya."
As you spoke, Blue 's eyes glittered, and changed from blue circles to. . . Stars?
You had to admit it was adorable, and you smiled.
"I'll see you around." You turned to leave.
"WAIT, HUMAN. MAYBE WE COULD TALK SOMETIME? VISIT?"
You smiled. "I've gotta go now, but how about we meet at Muffet's diner tomorrow morning?"
The taller skeleton's head perked up as you said the name of the diner. "you like muffet's?"
"She makes good food. I'll see you boys then. By the way, I never caught your names?"
"I'M SANS! AND THIS IS MY BROTHER PAPYRUS!" He said happily. "WHAT'S YOURS?"
You grinned, and didn't answer, just disappeared around the corner.
As you ran to your apartment, you laughed at the confused look you had left on the starry-eyed face.
You stomped up the stairs of the run-down building, and fumbled for the keys to your apartment. While you were searching, however, you heard footsteps and a sickeningly familiar voice.
"Well, look what the wind blew in."
John was the bane of your life. He worked for Nick 'Slinger', the leader of the most powerful and dangerous gang and crime ring in this part of Ebott. Unfortunately, you had fallen in with this group, met the wrong kind of people, and now you were paying for it-- dearly.
You didn't look at him, but you could picture him clearly enough in your mind. Black messy hair, blue eyes, and a malicious grin on his face. He was handsome enough, sure, but you found him repulsive in every way.
"Slinger still sending you to do his dirty work, eh Johnny?" You laughed.
"Listen, doll," He said, and you rolled your eyes. "The boss is getting impatient. He says--"
"I don't care what your boss says," you spat. "I'll pay as soon as I can."
"You see, I can't just let ya go with that. What message would that send to everyone else?"
You opened the door and moved to step inside, but John grabbed your arm and slammed you against the wall.
"Listen, sweetheart," he said, his face too close to yours. "You've got until next week, otherwise me and the boys may haveta pay you a visit."
You turned your head away. "Tell Nick he'll get his money."
"Smart girl." He let go of you and stepped back, straightening the stupid hat he always wore and disappearing around the corner.
You swore once or twice and staggered into your apartment. It was old and run-down, but you kept it as tidy as you could. You threw your keys and box of food on the table. Suddenly you didn't feel so hungry anymore.
You collapsed on the couch, and stared up at the ceiling.
What am I going to do?
You fought against the tears that threatened to fall, and eventually dropped into a fitful sleep.