Pov: Sansa
I was still in the hallway waiting for him. Of course I could have gone home, because nothing terrible happened to Max, but for
some reason I didn't want to leave. Maybe it was an interest in his soul, or maybe I was just worried about him. Half an hour later, I was informed that he was fine. This could not but please me. When I asked about his soul, the doctors said that they had not yet encountered such a thing. Therefore, it was left to hope that Max would explain everything, but now he needs peace. When he wakes up, I'll be able to visit him, but now I had to go home.
- What happened to him? Was it all because of his soul? It didn't look damaged. I wonder what this white color means? Maybe Max is actually a monster? No, it's unlikely.
I sat down on the sofa and looked at the photo. This was the only photo I had left.
- I wish you were here...
Sansa: I miss you... Frisk...
Pov: Max
There was a squeak in my head. It was getting louder and louder until I opened my eyes. The source of the sound was some kind of device. There were some wires attached to my body.
- Where are my clothes?
I didn't have to look for a long time, because all the clothes were folded on a chair. And of course he was on the other side of the room.
*Trying to get up*
Max: AAAaaah...
The pain in my chest wouldn't let me get up, so I had to lie back down.
- This time it's much worse...
Max: Hey! Is there anyone here?
But no one came.
- Great... I'm not wearing any clothes, I can't get up and there's no one here. What am I supposed to do now?
Suddenly the door opened and a woman came into the room.
Max: Who are you?
Nurse: M? Oh my God! Have you come to your senses yet!?
Max: Well, yes... And who exact-
Nurse: Doctor! He's awake!
- Doctor? So I'm in the hospital. It's been a long time since I've been to the hospital. Too long ago...
???: In the name of the Creators and Stars! How... How are you...
Max: And who are you?
My question puzzled him even more, but soon he pulled himself together and answered me.
???: Oh... Sorry... I'm just a little surprised... heh...
Max: You still haven't answered my question.
Dr. Sans: Oh yes! I am your attending physician. Call me Dr. Sans.
Or just Doc.
Max: Okay... I'm Max.
Dr. Sans: I know your name.
Max: Okay, then can you give me clothes?
Dr. Sans: Why?
Max: It's unusual for me without clothes.
Dr. Sans: Don't worry, you're alone here, so you have no one to be shy about.
Max: I'm not shy, I am... No matter.
- That's why I haven't been to hospitals for so long. And that's another reason I sleep with my clothes on.
Max: Doctor why can't I get up?
Dr. Sans: You have had a "short circuit" and now you will be bedridden forever.
Max: .............................. What?
Dr. Sans: Ha-ha-ha! Sorry, I just wanted to "defuse the situation."
Max: You can just tell me why I can't...
Dr. Sans: I'm afraid you won't like my answer.
Max: Surprise me.
Dr. Sans: Your soul is not real right?
Max: Yes.
Dr. Sans: Unfortunately, we do not treat this type of soul. Your "magic" (if you can call it that) is not treatable with other magic.
Max: What do you want to say?
Dr. Sans: I want to say that we are powerless before this and cannot find a way to get you on your feet.
Max: So I'll stay in this state forever?
Dr. Sans: Well... your soul isn't really here, right? You have another soul instead of her.
Max: It's a vessel and thanks to it I'm still alive.
Dr. Sans: So as long as the vessel is intact, nothing will happen to you, am I right?
Max: It depends on how much time I have left.
Dr. Sans: What are you talking about?
Max: Are you familiar with Core Frisk?
Dr. Sans: Of course! Thanks to her, I learned about your soul.
Max: Then you should ask her.
Dr. Sans: Okay, I'll do that.
He was about to leave, but stopped at the door.
Dr. Sans: Oh, I almost forgot! You haven't eaten anything these days. I'll have the nurse bring you lunch.
Max: Days?
Dr. Sans: Of course! You've been lying here for 4 days, you must be very hungry heh-heh-heh.
After he left, I started processing the information I received.
- 4 days... This has never happened to me before. I usually sleep for 6-8 hours or more. Hmm... Strange.
It's hard to say what I feel about this... certainly not fear, not anger, not sadness and not joy. I don't care. I don't care at all that I've slept for so many days.
My main concern was: will I be able to get back on my feet in the near future? If not, then I'll probably die again or stay in this bed for the rest of my days.
- So what I have at the moment: my body is too weak, because of this I cannot walk and sit; I have been lying here for only 4 days and feel exhausted; and my soul is still in different parts of the multiverse. I must admit this situation looks quite deplorable.
Meanwhile, I was looking at the ceiling and kept thinking. As soon as the nurse came, she put down a tray of food and left.
(This is the most disgusting thing I've ever eaten in the hospital)
This so-called "dish" did not look very appetizing. Of course I didn't eat it and pushed the plate away. Even by the smell, you can understand that this food is intended for dogs. Then Dr. Sans came and brought me a pack of "protein" pills. He was informed about this by Core Frisk, since I'm not eating well.
- It would be better if she brought the fragments of my soul. Although I doubt that she is "looking for them at all."
I began to have thoughts that Core was deceiving me. After all, during these 4 days she had to find at least something. But I didn't jump to conclusions, so I decided to go to bed.
- I wish it would be over soon.
The next day...
Dr. Sans: Good morning Max! Did you sleep well?
Max: What do you think?
Dr. Sans: In that case, I have good news for you.
He pulled a blue shard out of his pocket.
(I'm too lazy to look for this picture, so this time we'll do without it)
Max: Where did you find him?
Dr. Sans: Yesterday. When I got back to my lab, it was lying on my desk.
Max: And how did he end up there?
Dr. Sans: ... I don't know. The only thing I found was this note.
Max: And what was written there?
Dr. Sans: "Give it to Max." That's all that was written.
- Hm... I have a hunch about who it could be.
Max: Okay. Then let's go here.
Dr. Sans: Um... Are you sure?
Max: Yes.
Dr. Sans: I have to warn you that it's not safe.
Max: Just give it to me.
Dr. Sans looked at me first, then at the note, and then back at me.
Dr. Sans: Okay.
I took the shard and began to examine it.
- It seems to be intact. I don't see anything special.
I brought the shard closer to my vessel and ... He just entered it.
Dr. Sans: And that's it!? You didn't even feel anything!?
Max: Well, yes.
Dr. Sans: So your soul is divided into several parts?
Max: Yes.
Dr. Sans: Oh my God. This... It's just unbelievable...
While he was in shock, I tried to get up. The only thing I managed to do was sit down. However, my legs didn't want to move, so I had to sit down.
Max: Damn...
Dr. Sans: Max tell me honestly do you feel good?
Max: Yes.
Dr. Sans: Okay then...
Sansa: Max!
(The neural network is able to surprise and delight. Thank you! You're better than Google Translator)
Sansa appeared out of nowhere and... hugged me.
Sansa: I'm glad you're okay.
Max: Why are you hugging me?
Sansa: Because I was worried about you!
Max: Can you let me go then? Otherwise I'm uncomfortable...
Sansa: Hehe. Come on.
She pulled away from me and sat down next to me on the bed
Dr. Sans: Well, I'll leave you two alone. Max, please don't forget to take the pills.
Max: Of course.
As soon as he left, I immediately complied with his request.
Sansa: So...
She looked at me with a mischievous smile.
Sansa: I think you owe me an explanation.
Max: Should I tell you briefly or completely?
Sansa: All at once.
Max: Okay.
I told Sansa from the moment my soul disconnected. At first she didn't believe me and took it as a joke. But looking at my face, she realized that I was not joking.
Sansa: That is, your soul, or rather parts of your soul are located in different parts of the multiverse. Did I get it right?
Max: Yes.
Sansa: And that's why you felt so bad?
Max: Yes.
Sansa: Ok. And how are you going to get them back?
Max: And it depends on the Core. She's the only one who can find them.
Sansa: I see... Is there anything I can do to help you?
- I don't think so.
Max: All I need right now is to pick up all the pieces.
Sansa: And what will happen when you collect them?
- Hm... I didn't think about that. Alpha said I should collect them. But what should I do next?
Max: I don't know. Maybe I'll just go back to my house.
Sansa: Home? Why can't you stay here?
Max: Because I don't like sleeping in the hospital.
Sansa: I mean, why don't you want to stay in Omega timeline?
Max: ... I have my reasons...
Sansa: And what are they?
She looked at me with a smirk.
- You wouldn't understand anyway.
Max: Personal reasons.
Sansa: And what are these "personal reasons"?
Max: Sansa. Remember you told me you wouldn't make me talk about my past?
Sansa: Well, yes.
Max: Let's not question me about this, okay?
Sansa: ... Okay.
There was silence between us.
Sansa: Can you show your soul again?
Max: Vessel.
Sansa: Yes... Exactly... The vessel.
*Shows her the vessel with the blue part*
Sansa: Wait! In my opinion, this color was not here before.
Max: Yes. Dr. Sans gave it to me. He found it in his lab.
Sansa: Hmm... So your soul is blue?
Max: No. I told you that I have only 8 parts and they are of different colors.
Sansa: Okay. And what does this part do?
Max: Telekinesis. With its help, I can lift things at a short distance.
Sansa: Really!? Can you show me!?
Max: I don't even know. I haven't tried using magic without other parts.
Sansa: Try it anyway! I'm interested to see it!
I tried to lift my clothes into the air. At first it slowly rose up, but then I couldn't stand it and dropped it on a chair.
Max: No... I can't do it without the other parts.
Sansa: Oh... But it was still cool!
Max: Yeah.
I lay on my back and took a deep breath.
Sansa: Are you okay?
Max: Yes. It's just that I haven't used magic for a very long time.
Sansa: I see.
She took a bottle of ketchup out of her hoodie.
Sansa: Do you want to?
Max: No thanks.
Sansa: Then I'll get more.
Soon she started drinking ketchup.
- I still don't understand. How can I eat ketchup without eating? It's just sauce...
Pov: Dr. Sans
Core Frisk: ... That's why I want you to keep an eye on him.
Dr. Sans: But why don't you tell him yourself?
Core Frisk: I don't want to put him in danger.
Dr. Sans: I see. And then who broke into my laboratory and left a note along with a fragment?
Core Frisk: Don't worry. He's our friend, but it doesn't matter now. The main thing is that Max is fine.
I looked towards the door where Max was.
Dr. Sans: Do you think he will want to stay in Omega timeline?
Core Frisk: It's up to him to decide. So try not to tell him about our conversation. When the time comes, he will find out about everything himself.
(Yes, I know this chapter turned out to be too boring. What did you expect? I'm a noob.)
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