A Splash of ink

Chapter 89- Snitches get stitches!(X-Tale)

Origin and End coo over their adorable family. Error 404 is forever stressed. And the Voice's finally get some much needed vengeance!

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X-Tale

"They are so curious"

Origin whispered in awe and another emotion he couldnt quite pinpoint but made his paint come dangerously close to mixing in a way that he'd vomit. He sipped some green to try and stave it off, leaning against his mate and for once feeling more settled.

All of his children were here, all looking to be having a blast and his amusement at how adorably stubborn they were only adding to his good mood.

"It's like they are all biologically ours"

His mouth twitched at End's joke but there was a kernel of truth to it as the two could be very stubborn at times. His eyes drifted to Vega and Sirius who were muttering over a pile of open books, wondering if ever they would simply ask them for help.

"I think you played eccentric a bit too well. The children must think you are crazy"

He snickered, gaze drifting over to Jammy who seemed to be having a great time talking to the Voices.

He himself tended to tune them out after his mate helped him become more in tune with them, with End liking to drive them insane for the fun of it. It was a cute habit and they spent a few dates winding up a few irritating Voices in certain multiverses during dates, having a few multiverses which would be perfect place to go for their next date night.

"It's not my fault they took my words at face value"

End deadpanned but the glint of amusement in his eyes showed he very well had chosen to do that on purpose, nothing said he couldn't have fun at his children's expense. It was the parse and parcel of being a parent after all, their expressions far too adorable not to poke at.

Somehow the pain at their first child didn't hurt as much, even thinking about them felt more bittersweet and less like he was drowning in grief. But the bonds he felt with his family soothed the edge until he only felt warmth.

"...do you think we are being a bit mean? We could simply tell them the source of the Voices Jammy hears. I bet if they asked Star they would get some answers."

*SCREECH*

"Too much! TOO MUCH! Pull back from that bit of Code right now. Dont ignore me! I know exactly what you are doing!"

...but perhaps not right now as while Star had gotten better at explaining things they were currently busy learning the consequences of eating so much foreign Code in one go.

"Doing it this way is better in the end. Better they find it from a more solid source like books as you know how stubborn they can be when they hear something new. Sirius was an utter mess when we first took them somewhere new and wouldn't believe us when we assured them they would be safe"

End sighed in exasperation and equal parts amusement, life certainly not dull when they had a family like this. And it seemed to be ever growing, now having a pet an annoying dog and the DreamSwap who was determined to follow them no matter what. It was kind of cute.

Oh, and lets not forget the chicken that was now an odd acting babybones.

"Is Kevin ever going to change back?"

"Probably not but that does mean we can try and teach him to speak. Won't that be a blast!'

Origin laughed at the thought, his creativity running wild at what else they could do with their eccentric family.

Would they end up getting a monster from every type in the end?

Who knew, as its not like either had purposely tried to add to the family. Everything seemed to fall into their laps, the twins, an older Paperjam and assortment of animals and feral Broomys. It was nice how the Error was fitting into their dynamic rather well, it was so cute his mate had threatened them at first to not get any ideas and had blushed at how adorably protective his mate could be of him.

They had nothing to worry about as he didnt have eyes for anyone but End and this Error didnt look interested in love to begin with but they were turning out to be a decent teacher. Star had lost a few tentacles so far and now had a single head which was excellent progress! The inhabitants had wisely ran as far as they could, even the local Gaster who had to be dragged away.

It would have been a headache to most to have such a hectic life but they all fit so perfectly in their life, like this was meant to be and sighed fondly as he watched Jammy cackle in a truly carefree way that they should always be.

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Jammy hummed happily to himself, clutching his fresh new notebook and skipping like he had no worries, something he hadn't done in years. He wasn't sure what it was about this place but for some inexplicable reason the Voices seemed to be more numerous and even better, they had more knowledge!

The most fun news was apparently the Gaster here had some rare knowledge but they hadn't written it down due to paranoia. He was briefly sad but his mood lifted up at the excellent suggestion of simply asking.

Maybe he'd finally get an authentic lab coat as well!

Meanwhile XGaster was trying to hide, so far able to avoid the manically giggling monster that was setting off all the alarm bells. He even his behind Sans despite them being much shorter then him, logical thought seeming to go out the window the longer this game of hide a and seek continued.

"..i know they look strange but surely a few questions cant hurt-"

"You don't understand, Sans! The Voice's are to blame for this and they can never be trusted!"

"You stole the banana coffee cake recipe! You deserve it!"

"You guys dont even eat! You said it was a gift!"

"That sounds like something a liar would say! Snitches get stitches!"

"I didnt even share it! Why am i getting punished for thi-YOU SENT THEM ALL HERE, DIDNT YOU?!"

"Wow, he's smarter then i thought. Jammy is going to love talking to you, pasty thief!"

The Sans who sometimes went as Cross, had known XGaster through a lot, seen most of their sides but this was a bit too much as he watched the monster scream into thin air like a true lunatic.

Maybe he should talk to Alphys about some medical care.

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Vega: *Flipping through books* God, I haven't had to read for years. Why does it take so long?!

Sirius: *Finding something useful about Destroyer types* It's not like we can ask our parents. They seem to be deluded

End and Origin: *Having fun trolling their children* Children are so adorable~

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*Children acting like half tamed wild animals with the manners of them*

End and Origin: *Sighing happily* It truly is a dream 🥰

Error 404: *Twitching as he tries to stop Star becoming cthulhu and mentally done after being threatened to stay away from Origin* I would take a nice dark hole to this...

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Jammy: *Humming happily and psppsp XGaster like they are cat* Come out wherever you are~

XGaster: *Trying to hide while screaming at the Voices* You are all to blame! What evil have you summoned?!

Voices: *Laughing*

Cross: *Looking on in worry* Has he lost his mind even more..?