I went to Au after Au. Some empty. Others with a few inhabitants. While some were angry, most were resigned. Many thanked me for giving them death, calling me their angel of mercy. The more I killed the emptier I felt. In one Au, the Sans asked me why I was crying. They had lived in a completely blank Au, without anyone else. They were mostly corrupted though. I felt my face and realize tears were still streaming down it. I told them I hadn't realized I was. They gave my a sad smile, and thanked me for crying for them. They had lost the ability a long time ago. I quickly finish my work after hearing that.
The crushing feeling in my soul was starting to go away, but the burning was stronger than ever. I wasn't sure what it was at first, but I soon realize what it was. I was angry.... no furious at the god of creation and Fate. They force me into a role I never wanted and couldn't get out of. If I tried to stop, it would risk the multiverse being destroyed from being overfilled. Fate didn't have to torture me and make me a god of destruction, since I would have had to do this anyways. My job as a guardian of the multiverse would have had me act in the best interest of its survival. So everything Fate did to me was pointless. If creation had just abided by the limits of the multiverse and actually took care of their creations I wouldn't have to do this.
After I finish destroying the last universe. I just wanted to go somewhere and cry. I was covered in blood and dust by now. I didn't want to go back to Reapertale in my mental state. It wasn't safe for Life and Nightmare. I also didn't know where Reaper was currently to help me calm down. So I to go to the only other place I could think of. I open up a portal at a familiar cliff side. I walk through. The portal closes behind me as I drop to the floor on my hands and knees. I finally let go. I start shrieking. My cries were distorded from my glitches. Glitches and errors were popping up all over me. I couldn't see anymore with them in the way. My soul screamed in anguish and anger.
*CRACK*
*You call for help.
*And someone came.
I feel a pair of arms wrap around me. My first instinct was to push them away, before I hear singing.
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Through Glass By Stone Sour
I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
Oh God, it feels like forever.
But no one ever tells you,
that forever feels like home,
sitting all alone, inside your head.
'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
All I know is that it feels like forever.
When no one ever tells you,
that forever feels like home,
sitting all alone, inside your head.
I hear Outer's soul sing along with him. My glitches start to calm down and I stop shrieking.
How do you feel?
That is the question.
But I forget you don't expect an easy answer.
When something like a soul becomes initialized.
And folded up like paper dolls and little notes.
You can't expect a bit of hope.
And while you're outside looking in.
Describing what you see.
Remember what you're staring at is me.
'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
All I know is that it feels like forever.
When no one ever tells you,
that forever feels like home,
sitting all alone inside your head.
They pulled me into their lap and started rubbing circles on my back.
How much is real?
So much to question.
An epidemic of the mannequins,
contaminating everything.
When thought came from the heart.
It never did right from the start.
Just listen to the noises.
(Null and void instead of voices)
Before you tell yourself,
It's just a different scene.
Remember it's just different from what you've seen.
I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
And all I know is that it feels like forever.
When no one ever tells you.
that forever feels like home.
Sitting all alone inside your head.
'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
All I know is that it feels like forever.
When no one ever tells you,
that forever feels like home,
sitting all alone inside your head.
I relax in their hold.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that shine for you.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that lie to you.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that shine for you.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that lie to you.
I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
Oh God, it feels like forever.
But no one ever tells you,
that forever feels like home.
Sitting all alone inside your head.
'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass.
Don't know how much time has passed.
All I know is that it feels like forever.
But no one ever tells you,
that forever feels like home.
Sitting all alone inside your head.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that shine for you.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that lie to you.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that shine for you.
And it's the stars,
the stars,
that lie to you.
Who are the stars.
Who are the stars,
they lie.
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My glitches have calmed down enough for me to see. I realize it was Outer. "OuTeR?" I ask hesitantly. He looks down at my face.
"Shh, just sleep. It's ok, I'll watch over you." He tells me.
I lay my head against his chest and close my eyesockets. Outer starts humming and rocking me. Exhausted, I fall into a dreamless sleep.
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PoV Outer
After a few minutes, Error falls asleep. I just hold them close and continue to hum. I was at my sentry station when I heard the shrieking. At first I thought it was the kid killing someone, but them I remembered that they hadn't exited the ruins yet and it was coming from the cliff. I quickly shortcut over to see it was Error. They called for help, so I did the only thing I could think of. I pulled them into my arms and started singing. I used to sing to Paps when he was a baby and crying, so I thought it would calm her down. It seemed to work too. I look out to the stars. "What are you doing?" says a voice from the side of me.
I turn my head to see a skeleton in a black cloak floating in the air. They were carrying a large scythe and glaring at me. "Umm, who are you?" I ask quietly.
"No one you need to know about. Now answer the question. What are you doing with Error?" He says irritated.
"Well lower your voice. Error was having some sort of panic attack and was shrieking and glitching like crazy. I just calmed them down, and got them to go to sleep. I'm not sure exactly why they're covered in blood and dust, but I would say it was related to the reason they were so upset." I tell the skeleton. I didn't know who they were, but they seemed to know Error.
He seems to relax at my explanation. "Sorry. I had just got back home, to find out she disappeared. Then I find her covered in blood and dust unconscious in your arms. Name's Reaper, how about yours?" Reaper says.
"Name is Sans, but Error calls me Outer. The two of us are friends." I say.
"Makes sense, since your the original Outertale Sans. Good to know Error has made some friends." Reaper says.
"Your the person that she was looking for aren't you?" I ask in realization. Reaper nods.
"Ya. You mind if I take her home? The others are probably worried about her." Reaper asks me.
"Sure, let me hand her over." I say. Reaper shook his head.
"It's best you don't. I have a bit of a condition that prevents me from touching most people without them dieing." Reaper explains. I look at him in shock.
"Well that explains the name Reaper and the scythe. Your a literal grim reaper. How will you carry Error though?" I say.
"Emphasis on most. Error happens to be one of the exceptions. I'll just lift them up with magic." Reaper tells me and carefully lifts Error from my hold into his arms.
He holds them with such gentle care. And, the look in his eyesockets tells me that he thinks the multiverse of them. I wouldn't be surprised if he'd killed me if he thought I was a threat to her. Reaper looks at me. "Thanks Outer. I'll be sure to tell her how much you helped when she wakes up. Your a good friend." Reaper says before he disappears.
I hope she'll be ok. But if Reaper cares as much about her as I think, I'm sure she will be.