INFIRMUM
Based on the fanfiction Firsts & Seconds written by Skerbbie @skerbbie
I DON'T OWN UNDERTALE, HORRORTALE, FARMTALE OR
THE FANFICTION FIRST AND SECONDS WRITTEN BY SKERBBIE @skerbbie
The rights go to the respective owners!
Undertale by Toby Fox
Horrortale by Sour Apple Studios
Farmtale by GuinongTale_AU
Firsts & Seconds by Skerbbie @skerbbie π
CHAPTER 1| CHAPTER 2 | CHAPTER 3 | CHAPTER 4 |
CHAPTER 5: (you are here π)
Warnings β οΈ : sick fic, inaccurate medical stuff, light angst, mention of blood.
CHAPTER 5 :
βIMPROVEβ
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Note : Alright, I use the term IV (Intra venous) cause it's 'easier' But, since Sticks is a skeleton he doesn't exactly have veins. But I use the term IV anyway.
However, If you want, you could say:
I.B. (Intra Bone)
I.M. (Intra Marrow)
I.S. (Intra Soul)
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Enjoy Chapter 5! (Final Part)
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels:
(For 3 days)
Abby visited him and gave him medication.
Due to the sickness he couldn't eat. Abby took care of that by injecting vitamins and nutrients on his IV.
The medicines made him sleepy and unable to talk but he could understand when someone was talking to him.
He could only offer smiles and some signs to communicate.
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Alternately, Papyrus and Axe cleaned/washed his bones.
One would keep him upright and the other would cleaned up his bones. Sticks seemed quite content. He would held the ulna and radius of whoever held him and obey quietly.
Every time he felt bad, Papyrus and Axe would assured him that it's okay and would (gently) clank their skulls affectionately.
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He was still coughing and had fever but it was on, an okay level.
He didn't cough blood. They kept using the ointment.
Little by little his soul began regaining the beautiful emerald green color.
With a lot of rest, care and medication he was improving.
[[ -> Note in this story : Sticks's soul colors are cyan (patience), yellow (justice) and green.
I mostly use green for the reasons below
He is a farmer therefore nature
Kindness
Cyan + Yellow = Green
Edit (October 8th 2023) -> I reread some info about Farmtale and I saw that in Canon Sans's eye turns green. So we stick ;) with green. ]]
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On the 4th day,
Abby came and examined him again. She used her special stethoscope (the one she had for skeleton monsters) and gently pressed it on his sternum.
He was under the influence of the medicines so he was quite sleepy.
"Alright Sticks, let's see! I want you to try and take a breath for me. Can you do that?" she asked softly.
Papyrus and Axe were holding him upwards. He offered a small smile and nodded slightly. He breathed as deeply as he could.
She listened carefully and smiled. The medicines were working!
She straightened up "Alright! It seems you are getting better! You will keep taking naps, medicines when needed and in a few more days you will be a whole different skeleton!"
He smiled, " Thank..you " he slurred drowsily. She smiled "My pleasure! Now, you rest!" she bopped his nasal cavity.
Papyrus and Axe gently laid him down. Sticks as soon as his skull touched the soft pillow he fall asleep.
Papyrus had changed the bedsheets and they smelled beautifully. The smell wasn't heavy but soft and pleasant.
"Abby please go rest as well! You can lay on my room! I'll cook something once I'm done with outside. Axe could you please stay with him?". Axe nodded.
Abby smiled "Thank you papyrus!"
"I thank you for healing him Abby!"
She smiled and patted his shoulder softly.
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Axe carefully laid next to Sticks. He looked so peaceful. Axe gently stroked his left cheekbone. Sticks smiled in his sleep.
Axe smiled back and closed his own eyes. His hand resting on Sticks's.
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Papyrus went outside and as usual he did some work, checked the animals, fed them and added water. He watered the flowers and plants that needed it.
Eventually he visited Brinley. At the sight of him she walked close to him and gently rubbed her face on his shoulder, chest and head.
"He is getting better! Brinley!" he patted her face gently and she huffed happily.
The happiness had no boundaries "You are not going to judge me if I cry a little.. Right?"
She huffed sympathetically and brought him closer. He hugged her face and the tears of happiness ran down his eye sockets.
He patted her neck and side a little more. He added grass and water. He caressed her again "I need to go now girl, I'll check on you again later alright?" she huffed in agreement.
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(An hour or so later)
He returned back home.
Abby was sitting on the table. She had checked Sticks up again and things were getting better. Axe was still sleeping next to him peacefully.
"How is he?" he whispered.
"He is getting better, I'll remove the IV later and leave some vitamins and painkillers just in case" she whispered back.
He smiled "I don't know how to thank you Abby, Thank you!"
She smiled back "Don't mention it Stones"
"I'll wash these and began cooking, prepare yourself for my wonderful spaghetti". He lifted his finger high and blew his chest. His eye sparkling. She chuckled and playfully shook her head.
Papyrus cooked spaghetti with vegetables and greens for Abby and he added more meat to Axe's plate.
Stones whispered "Bitey, it's time for lunch! Come and eat!" Axe opened his eyes and looked at Papyrus's direction.
He nodded and stretched. A part of him didn't want to leave Sticks alone but his stomach complained.
He looked at Sticks who was sleeping soundly and smiled "Be right back" he whispered and carefully pressed a kiss on his cheekbone. He got up and joined the others.
They had a pleasant meal.
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As they were eating Abby's eyes landed on the vitamins that were on the counter. "Stones? Is Sticks taking those?" she asked pointing with the back side of the fork at the small orange bottle.
Papyrus looked where she was pointing "Yeah.. why?" he raised his eyebrow.
"They are good vitamins but they can cause trouble in sleeping. You said he had trouble sleeping, if I remember correctly, right?"
Stones nodded.
"where did he get them?" Abby asked forking a brocoli on her plate.
Papyrus looked at his plate. He grimaced pensively. He looked left and right trying to remember. "Angie gave them to him when you weren't there". He held no malice or annoyance.
"Oh! forgive her! She is still learning" she lowered her head.
"Nah it's okay, they were good vitamins, if we put aside the sleeping issue, they gave him a lot of energy" he waved his hand.
"I'll give you other vitamins that will have same effects and still help him get a good night sleep" she smiled while cutting a little piece of bread with her hands.
"Thank you Abby!" he smiled.
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When they finished, she checked on him again. The IV had ended. She slowly removed it and added a small bandaid on the spot.
She let the pills and medicines and waved her goodbyes.
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(Next day)
Papyrus had woken up earlier. He looked at the clock (5.00 AM)
He shuffled and got up. He tiptoed to Sans's room and peeked his head in. Sans was still sleeping. Axe was sleeping next to him on the chair. Papyrus looked at his brother, he seemed better, his bones looked better, his breathing sounded better..
He fixed the covers and gently pressed a kiss on his forehead. Sticks smiled and hummed in his sleep.
He went to the kitchen to make some breakfast. He poured a cup of coffee and sat by the window watching the sunrise.
He kept checking on him.
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(Around 10 o clock in the morning)
The rays of sun illuminated the room. Sans opened his eyes, blinked and checked his surroundings.
The memories of what had happened the last few days came to his mind.
He touched his left hand, seems like Abby had removed the IV. He looked at the bedside table and noticed the painkillers and vitamins.
He carefully got up and stretched. Some of his bones/joints popped. He felt slightly stronger and quite hungry too.
He turned on his left and saw Axe sleeping on the chair very close to him. Sticks smiled fondly.
He could hear Papyrus in the kitchen.
He sat on bed, his feet touching the floor, he leaned forwards a little and fixed their blankets.
At some point Axe opened his eyes.
"Good morning Sticks " he said sleepily and went back to sleep.
Sticks grinned and replied "good morning as well Axe". He saw Axe smiling in his sleep.
Axe opened his eyes again and blinked. He slowly looked at Sticks.
Sticks gave him a grin. Axe kept staring. Sticks waved at him smiling "Hi".
Axe blinked his expression morphed into excitement.
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His happiness had no limits he jumped on him and threw him back on bed. "STICKS!" he exclaimed happily.
"WOAH HEY!" he chuckled.
Axe squeezed him in his embrace. Sticks hugged him back, his hands resting on Axe's scapulae "So... You missed me that much? Huh?" he didn't mind. The hug felt nice.
Axe nodded "You gave us quite the scare" he whispered.
Sans sighed "I know, I'm sorry" he gently caressed Axe's back.
"It's okay! Just be careful from now on!" Axe rested his head on Sticks's chest.
After a few minutes an idea came to Sticks's mind "Hey, uhm could you please help me surprise my brother?"
Axe nodded and smiled.
They heard the clangs and clings in the kitchen. Axe offered his hand. Sticks took it and with a soft pull, Axe pulled him on his feet.
He wrapped one hand over his shoulder to keep him from falling.
They reached the kitchen. Papyrus had his back turned chopping some vegetables.
He kept checking the clock.
Sans slowly walked behind him and gave him a hug "Surprise! Gotcha!"
Papyrus jolted at the sudden hug. "Eep!" he looked under his arm. It took him a few seconds and turned around.
"SANS!!"
He wrapped him in his arms, squished him, lifted him and made a spin!
Papyrus was grinning and hugging his big bro. Sans wasn't complaining, he was in fact enjoying this. Axe was watching amused.
Papyrus stopped and spoke quietly
"My lovely brother! You gave me quite the fright.." he didn't let go. He hugged him a little tighter.
"I know, I am sorry" Sans rested his mandible on Papyrus's shoulder
"Do you feel better?" Axe asked softly.
Sans nodded "Yes, thanks to you all" he smiled.
Papyrus lowered him but kept him in his hug. He motioned for Axe to join. He hugged Sticks from behind.
They stayed like this for a few minutes. Sticks was sandwiched between the two of them. They said nothing.
Papyrus realized that his brother hadn't eaten properly. He let go of the hug. He gently held him by the shoulders.
"YOU HAVEN'T EATEN ANYTHING EEEEEEHHH!! Worry not lovely brother! I'll make you the best soup you have ever tasted".
Sans hugged him again "You are the best bro! you know that right?"
"Nyehehe! Of course!" he smiled and hugged him back, patting his shoulder.
"Sit here brother I'll prepare something for you".
Axe sat down next to him.
Papyrus sliced some fruits; bananas, strawberries, apples, kiwis, peaches. All from the garden.
He took a plate and filled it with warm vegetable soup.
He took the fresh bread he had prepared before and last but not least a glass water. He put them on the table. He gave Axe a plate as well.
"Here you go brother!" he offered him the plate. Sticks took it gratefully and enjoyed the meal happily.
He realized he was starving. He stuffed his mouth without shame. Papyrus smiled "slow down, last thing I want is for you to get choked!"
He blinked and slowed down. He kept enjoying the food contently.
Axe and Papyrus chuckled. They were happy. They sighed with relief.
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The rest of the day, they helped him move around the house. He needed a little exercise to get his strength back.
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Day by day he grew stronger and stronger.
His appetite was slowly returning.
When they saw that he could go outside, they decided to take him for a walk.
It's been a while since he left home. It will do him good to change the scenery. Papyrus prepared some snacks.
Then got dressed in Jean overalls with a red checkered flannel matched with a peach scarf, his red boots and straw hat.
Sans put on a green shirt, Jean floral overalls, blue jacket, black boots and his straw hat..
Axe put on a shirt that was a gift from Sticks. The shirt was black and had cartoonish axes on it.
They gathered up in the living room. Papyrus checked the place one last time and exited the house.
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Before the walk, however, they visited someone.
Brinley!
Papyrus peeked in,
"Oh Brinley!" his voice cheerful. He and Axe walked in.
She gave him a questionable look.
"Look who we have here?"Axe and Papyrus pointed with opened arms as Sans walked in. "Tadaaa!"
He waved at her. "Heya baby!" She huffed happily and walked quickly at his direction. She showered him with affection.
"I missed you too my baby girl!" he said and patted her neck. She gently put her head over his shoulder and brought him closer. She rubbed her head on his shoulder, chest and face.
He rubbed his face on her neck lovingly. She huffed happily.
She gently laid down and rolled left and right. He laid on top of her. He patted her softly. Soon the rest joined the patting.
After some minutes. She got up and went to eat.
"See ya later sweetheart!" he waved goodbye. She huffed happily.
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They walked for some minutes. Until they reached the landscape where there were flowers, a waterfall and mountains. The soft wind caressing their bones.
They sat under the tree, enjoying the view. After some time of catching their breaths they ate poutine. Then, enjoyed their juices.
They shared stories and adventures, some of them being their first year as farmers.
Some memories that comforted and accompanied him.
Axe listened amused. He as well shared some stories that brought him nostalgia.
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Thereafter, they walked towards the flowers and grass.
They laid between the grass. The sun warming their bones. (Around 16.00 pm - 16.30 pm time)
They stayed there until the sun began setting.
They shuffled and sat under the tree. They watched the sunset while eating pouding chΓ΄meur.
The sun slowly set behind the mountain.
Sticks was sitting between the two of them. Axe on the left. Papyrus on the right.
They hugged Sticks.
Sticks closed his eyes, grateful for his beloved brother and his wonderful partner.
He was the happiest skeleton on the entire Monsterkind.
Photo by Sachin C Nair from Pexels.
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End of Chapter 5 (Final Part)
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