Weeks later, Encre's POV

I smile happily, seeing the snow drizzle down. It looks so pretty like this as winter begins. There wasn't much last year so I'm taking the chance to sketch the sight before it's lost. Then I hear a knock at the front door while my dad sleeps peacefully. I go downstairs, open the door to find Fallacy standing there.

"Bonjour, Fallacy. How are you?"I ask

"Hello, Encre. I'm good. Is that really your English I'm hearing?"He asks

"Is it bad?"I ask

"No no! I just hear your French accent. It's really good and the accent gives a nice ring to your voice."He says

"Oh! Thank you..."I say

I glance up at him, seeing him staring at me as snow starts to pile on him and his cloak. His flames burn around his eyes, little wisps burning any dropping snowflakes around his head. His gaze seems so focused and with some intent that I do not know.

"So umm, what can I help you with?"I ask

His face burns up and he jolts as if I snapped him out of something.

"P-Pardon?"He stutters

"What can I help you with? I'm guessing you came here for something like Felicia usually does."I ask

He's a king with busy meetings according to Suave. I doubt he has time to come unless it was important.

"Oh right! Of course! I ummm...need your help with something..."He says

"Okay, how can I help?"I ask

"I have to go grab it! Be right back."He says, zipping away

I shake my head, seeing how nervous he is. That's the fifth time this month he has come here with that claim. Yet he never returns for help or said task. It's clearly an excuse, but why? What is he thinking about?

I shrug it off, going back to my sketch upstairs. I shift to painting the sight, then wait for it to dry. I go outside once finding food running low, bundling up with gloves, jackets, scarves, and a hat.

"Lord Fallacy seems very fascinated by you....How interesting."A voice says as I head to the town market.

I turn around, seeing Cipher hovering there. He smiles at me.

"I don't quite know what you mean."I say

"He keeps sneaking away to meet with you. Something about you caught his eye. I wonder how beneficial that will be..."He says

"Could you figure that out somewhere else? I do not want your company while I shop."I say

"Oh why not?"He asks

"You delivered my father's wings and tail as a gift last I recall. Without shame might I add."I say, continuing on my way.

"Oh come on! You can't blame me for that! It's the perfect gift!"He says

"You're disgusting. I can and will blame you."I say

Then I hear a growl from my left. I recognize it and step to the left.

CRASH! CRUNCHx4

I hear a mix of crunching of snow and growls with Cipher yelling. I turn to see them tumbling around in the snow, wrestling. After a few minutes, Cipher crawls away and flees. A familiar wolf rises from the snow, his blue jacket now covered in snow. He dusts himself off and grins. He slides smoothly across the snow and smiles, holding me from behind.

"So this is where you ended up."He says

"Bonjour, Classique. How has it been on the run from Asgore?"I ask

"Yes, better than being passed around amongst his friends. I see that you've learned English too. How'd you end up in the vampire kingdom?"He replies

"Got it as a punishment from Asgore that turned into a ticket of freedom. His plan failed horribly."I say

"I'm surprised you aren't wounded."He says

I raise my hand and grin, some ink leaving my pockets with the snap of my fingers.

"I have some tricks up my sleeve."I say as he gazes at the floating balls of ink.

"Wow, I forgot you had that power. I thought they would've limited it."He says

"Never said that they were smart."I say, snapping my fingers to dismiss it.

"True. So...why did you let that demon around when you could've used me?" He says

"Waste of energy."I say

He nods.

"I'm going to grab some things from the market. You wanna come with?"I ask

"Sure."He says with a shrug.

"Oh, and you are coming to my home afterward. There is no arguing that. I want to catch up with you."I say

He nods.

I led him into the market with a smile, going to different shops for supplies and paying. Then I started leading him to my home.

"Did I miss much with you? I just know that you're wanted posters are everywhere I go."He says

"Wanted posters?"I say

"Yeah, Asgore hasn't heard anything about you so he assumes you got away somehow. Now multiple kingdoms and groups put hits out on you to get you before him."He says

"Huh...More manipulation, huh?"I say

"Yea, they want the toy that he lost as he would put it. I'm sure the rulers here are aware of it."He says

Maybe that's why he keeps coming....

"What are they like anyway?"He asks

"Very nice family. Much kinder than others we were given to. The son is a ball of energy and very clever. You'd like him. His aunt is very generous. Hmmm...I'm closest with Suave, the closest one to them. He has looked out for me from the start and he sort of was adopted by Dad."I tell him

"WHAT? How?"He asks

"Oh right...My dad was sent here too after I arrived here and I was able to heal him. He lives with me."I tell him

"Woah..."He says softly

"Oh, and ya know Poussiere?"I say

"Azure's boyfriend? Yeah."He says

"Apparently, he is one of the council advisors here. And he lives with Azure in town here. He spent years searching for Azure and others in the village....our old home..."I say, frowning at the memory.

"Bold of him to try. I don't think your father will let anyone find him."He says

"Father's....alive?"I ask

"Yes, I've caught traces of his fresh scent in my travels. I've heard rumors as well and I have no doubt that he is searching for you or plotting revenge. Or both."He says

Oooh dear....

"Any news on Rufous? The other adopted brother of yours?"He asks

"No...."I say

"I wonder how he'd do with this Suave guy."He says

I chuckle, picturing the two of them. Suave tidy and formal while Rufous is dirty and....blunt.

"That would be interesting. They seem like complete opposites."I say

Then a shadow casts over us, growing larger. I glance over, seeing a gigantic snowball flying through the air. It has to be the size of a large boulder. It smashes into Classique, burying him. Then I feel two arms wrap around me.

"Stay away from him!"A familiar voice snaps

I glance up, seeing Fallacy holding me close to him and glaring at where Classique is now buried.

What is he doing...?

TBC