I bleed for you ~A sequel to I bleed Red | An Ink x Reader~

Chapter Twenty One: Deltarune

"Then there's Ralsei. He's a lot like Toriel in the sense he's caring-"

I interrupted Ink real quick before I could help myself, "Just like you."

There was my old Ink back. His face went rainbow at my unexpected compliment. I saw his eyes flick to hearts temporarily as he glanced at me, letting me know that he appreciated it. I was glad I could make him feel better from whatever was bugging him earlier.

Ink cleared his throat (despite not having one) and continued, "-and worries a lot. I'm sure you'll get along with him."

"Then... there's Susie. She reminds me of Undyne, to be honest. She can be rough around the edges and maybe a bit mean, but she's trying to be good."

I nodded my head in understanding. They definitely seemed like an interesting group. Nightmare seemed to get a little nervous at Susie's description. He's already been subject to a lot of mean people... I was gonna make sure she didn't try anything with him. Otherwise she'd have to answer to me.

"Those are probably the only three we'll meet if we're lucky. Maybe Lancer as well. You guys ready to go?" Ink stood up from the couch and readied his paintbrush.

Me and Nightmare nodded in unison. I stood up from my place on the couch and Nightmare moved himself to stand next to me, ready to enter the portal Ink was going to create.

Ink took a deep breath and swiped at the air, making a neon blue portal materialize from nothing. I noticed how much the paintbrush shook when he moved it, strange... I haven't noticed it vibrate to that extent before. Ink seemed a bit out of breath as well.

"Are you alright?" I asked him quickly, rushing to his side at once. There was some sweat starting to materialize on his forehead. That couldn't be good... I wiped away the forming sweat as he collected his breath enough to talk.

"I'm- huff- fine. Since it's a new universe it's- huff- a long distance from here. It just... takes a bit out of me to make a portal that far. I'm fine, really." Ink reassured me, but I wasn't terribly convinced. His legs were shaking slightly but it at least seemed like he had collected his breath.

"If you're sure..." I still held onto him just in case he stumbled, plus I liked having the excuse to hold him like this. It was rare I was the one caring for him. It felt... nice. I only wished I could help more.

"And you're both sure you have everything you need?" It seemed like Ink was trying to stall for some reason. Or he was just being cautious? I couldn't quite tell. Maybe he was stalling so he could recollect himself more. If he's being cautious then what is he being cautious for? Is there something dangerous that could be in Deltarune? Other than potentially Cross, of course.

I nodded, I didn't really have to check my purse twice. I barely needed anything. I heard Nightmare dig through his own purse, it sounded like he brought way more than me judging by how full it seemed. He gave an affirmative sound and Ink sighed as if preparing himself.

"Then let's go."

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I must've gotten knocked out upon impact. The last thing I remember was heading through the portal with Ink in hand and Night right by my side. Now, I was sprawled out on what seemed to be grass. It wasn't ordinary grass though, it was a lovely shade of red.

I heard some people talking and opened my eyes fully, the first thing I noticed was that my arm looked different than it had before. Why was I wearing different clothes? As soon as that came to my attention, I sat upright and took a look down at myself.