Shino POV 

That actually worked! I can't believe that worked! Oh thank you so much Raven for showing me that Tarzan movie earlier! Trees, don't fail me now! Branch, don't break! Can't make a sound now!

I watch as the figure drags Geno away from my spot hidden among leaves and branches in a tree. Geno was out cold. I want to help him, but I know that if I try anything now, the figure will kill me and take what I took. Then nobody will know or be able to find and help Geno.

Speaking of which, I look at what I took from them when I swung on a branch past them. It's some kind of orb. I tap it a few times and bam, code is shown in it. I recognize it. It's Reaper's. The code he's missing to be specific. I need to get this to him now. I check to see if they're gone and they are. Now there was some device on the ground where they were. I swing down and pick the device up. It was not an explosive. It was a small tech thingy with a dial, circular, like one of those timers that you twist to set for a few minutes. Curious, I put it on and twist it to where I guessed the 3 would be on a clock.

"What do I do now? What is this thing?"I ask myself, but instead sounded like Dream

I jump. I twist it again.

"What the heck?!"I mutter, now sounding like Dust

I twist it one last time.

"Is this...A voice changer?"I wonder, with the voice of S!Geno

I turn it back to where it started and take it off.

"It is!"I say, with my normal voice

I head straight home. I get in and head straight over to Reaper.

"Reaper! Geno's gone! Someone took him!"I exclaim

"Ya, he's with S!Geno."Reaper says

"No, he is not."I say

"Huh?"He says

"She's right, he isn't. Because I never was."S!Geno says, coming downstairs and rubbing his eye sleepily

"Then who told him to come to them sounding just like you?"Reaper asks

"Dunno."He says

"Reaper! You need to take this!"I say

"Now's not the time to play ball, Shino."Reaper says

"It's not a ball! I know about Geno and he is in trouble! He-!"I begin

"Relax kid, we'll get him back. Let us figure it out."S!Geno says

I try to speak but they ignore me completely. All they did was talk and question or theorize things I already knew. But they didn't listen or even let me speak. S!Reaper joined the chat and he shooed me off to play. But I don't want to play. I want to help. I don't want to lose Geno. I'm not some silly kid. I'm a smart kid. I look to see Goth enter the room. I go over to him.

"Goth! Goth! Geno was taken! I saw it! I'm trying to warn them and help but they won't listen!"I tell him

"Seriously? And what's that in your hands?"He asks

"A voice changer and an orb containting Reaper's code. The code that was stuck in Geno. But they think I'm holding toys! They won't listen! Geno is in trouble! I can feel it! If I don't tell them what I know, they'll be wasting time with questions! And who knows what that can cost Geno!"I explain

"Okay, let me help you out. I'll give you a lift, sis. This is serious. And I know how to get their attention."He says

"Thank you, Goth."I say

"No problem!"He says

He picks me up and puts me onto his shoulders. He whistles loudly and the three go quiet, looking at him. We both smile but Goth gets a stern look on again shortly after.

"Hey! While you were wasting time questioning stuff about Geno, you ignored someone who could've supplied info and answers! One you ignored! Real time saver! Shino here!"Goth says, pointing to me on his shoulders

"What could she know? She's just a kid."S!Reaper says

"Ahem, more than you know. Do you realize how many times the 'kids' warned people of stuff? Don't underestimate us."Goth says

"I was the one who told Reaper Geno was gone and taken in the first place! And not by S!Geno."I say

"Kid's got a point."S!Geno says

"Sorry, Shino."Reaper says

"It's ok. We're both after the same goal. Now will you take this?"I ask, extending the orb to him

"No. No time for ball games."He says

"It isn't a ball! It's an orb with your code!"I tell him

"Pfft, sure."S!Reaper says with a roll of his eye lights

"Don't be rude, Reaper."S!Geno says

"Okay, so what did you see kid?"He asks

"I had left Raven's after watching a Tarzan movie and was playing in the trees. Then I heard Geno yell. I climb to investigate and see someone in a hood and dark clothes grabbing him, putting something over his mouth. Geno struggled and fought to get away while the person kept telling him things, threats from what it seemed. They put some mask, like a muzzle, on him. They headlocked him and took some cube, the virus I'm guessing, from him. They drag him away but he fought. He got free but the guy knocks him down in a single punch and grabs him again. This dude electric shocks Geno and drags him away like he was nothing. Then, this orb came out of Geno and I stole it before the dude could get it. I hid and found that they dropped this. I examined both of these before coming home. This is why Geno thought S!Geno called him."I say, putting  the device on

I crank it like I had before. Then I speak.

"Geno!"I say, though sounded like S!Geno

They stare at me in shock.

"Now wasn't that info useful?"Goth says

They nod.

I smile proudly of myself. I have done the right thing. I am helping to find Geno. I remove the device and Science takes it away to check out once Reaper called him in. Out of joy, I hold the orb above my head and smack it to the ground.

"Yay! This means finding Geno will be easier right?"I ask

The orb broke and code comes soaring out of it.

"Woah!"The three say

"Told you it wasn't a ball!"I say

The code zooms over to Reaper and shoves into him, getting absorbed. He blinks a few times once this was done.

"Wait, doesn't Science keep trackers on people? Maybe he can trace Geno!"I suggest

"Sorry, tried. Can't. Someone broke it on him."Science says

"The shock!"Goth says

Everyone begins discussing things. Goth put me down. I notice Reaper leave the room and follow him. He goes to the kitchen and takes out his phone. He actually tries to call Geno. I could hear the voicemail message.

"Hey! This is Geno! I'm probably busy right now but if you leave a message I'll answer! Reaper, if it's you calling, this better not be another prank call! Cya later!*Beep!*"It says

"Please call back. Please be ok, Geno."Reaper says

Reaper hangs up. He gets a cup of milk, pours something else into the cup, drinks it and strolls into an empty room. He passed out on the couch. I lay beside him, hugging him. I dunno what he's doing, but I will support him. Maybe it will help Geno. Wherever he is.

Geno's POV

I slowly awaken and try to move. Nope. Rope was heavily tied around me. I try to look around but could hardly move my head. I try to speak but get restrained. I look a bit and come face to face with a blade. I lean slightly and see a figure holding it. But behind them was Renew and Change! I narrow my eyes at them all, but notice Change didn't seem to be here willingly. Meaning she isn't a traitor. She has chains on her wrists and neck. My guess is that she was taken.

"It's both a joy and a shame that you woke up. A joy because then I get to see you turn to dust consciously but a shame for you to be awake to go through that pain."She says

I say nothing. I couldn't. I just glare at her.

"But hey! You're going right where you belong! And that's great!"She says

I'm silent, keeping a calm expression on. Can't let Renew see how scared I'm getting inside.

"And I wonder what this virus collected! Oh, I'm so glad #24 found you before they got that antivirus! Maybe we can put it to use unlike you! #36, do the honors."Renew says

The person with the blade swings their arm back. I shut my eyes, preparing for the hit.

"Wait!"A voice shouts

I open my eyes and see that the blade froze just above my head. #36 was crying.

"I can't! I can't! There has to be another way! A better way! Please, boss! I can't hurt another being, not like this! I'm not ready yet! I saw what's in that virus and they seem to be innocent! They deserve to live! Please! Don't let her make me do this!"#36 pleas, turning and begging to them

"Ugh. No. There isn't another way."Renew says with a roll of her eyes

"I was asking my creator, not you."#36 says

"Change, you know what to say."Renew says, yanking at her wrist chains roughly to get her closer

I could see the pain on Change's face. She hides behind Renew in fear, peeking over her shoulder.

"Well, the kid is right. He doesn't deserve to die, not like this. Geno is-"Change says

"I don't care what he deserves! He is going where he belongs! That's my call not yours!"Renew snaps

"Well, there is another way besides killing him to put him to use."Change says

Change then whispers something in Renew's ear. Renew's eyes light up.

"Now you're talking! Maybe you are my sister! Go on!"Renew says

Change whispers stuff in her ear. Renew nods, a smile growing on her face. I don't know wether to feel good or bad about the situation or what Change could be saying. #36 helps me up and unties me. I look at them and they hug me.

"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"They cry on my shoulder

They aren't so bad. They aren't evil or heartless. They have feeling and are nice. They cannot kill. They have a good conscience. I reach up to them and carefully hug them back. When my hands touched them, though, they do not die. This surprises me. But I'm also grateful.

"It's okay. You were just taking orders. I don't blame you for that. But thank you for stopping and saving me."I say

"You should give my boss more credit! She used some paints to create me for the purpose of protecting others! She's using what she learned from Ink! She made three of us, but then Renew came and took over. Once she captured boss, we had to follow her command. I'm Daemon. You'll meet my siblings Fenna and Samarra if all goes well."#36 says

"Nice to meet you. I'm grateful to your boss then. Sorry to hear that. I look forward to meeting them."I say

"Okay, so he won't get a blade to the skull, but if your plan fails and he tries anything, you both will get it, Change. #36, take him to room 60C."Renew says

"Yes ma'am!"Daemon says

He takes me by the hand and leads me away. He brings me to another room. A sign on it says:"Transportation waiting room" I go inside and find a shaggy room with hardly any light in it. No bed, just a poor blanket. I don't really care. I'm just glad to be alive.

"They have your attack code so you can't summon anything. If everything works out, you'll be transported in the morning."Daemon says

"Transported? To where?"I ask

"Hell if I knew. I suggest you rest now since the transportation isn't the best. Sleep well."He says

"Thanks."I say

He shuts the door. I curl up in the blankets and doze.

I fall into a dream. It is this blank space. Nothing seems to be happening or will happen. I smile and then sit. I contemplate everything. I frown and begin to cry a bit. This can't end well, no matter what deal is made. I then wipe my eyes and sigh. A rock appears beside me. I grab it and throw it.

"This is just f-ing perfect!"I yell

I then sit and frown again. I shake my head and try to entertain myself in this dream while I could. Don't know where I'm going or what will happen. Heck, I may lose my own dreams to controlled nightmares again. Make the best of what I have. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I sigh. There's nothing I can really do to change the outcome or escape. Plus, even if there was, I don't want to get Change or Dameon and his siblings in trouble. I shake my head.

"Geno!"A voice shouts 

I recognize it. I whip my head around and look for the owner of the voice.

"Reaper?"I shout

"Geno!"Reaper's voice calls

The empty space goes dark. I jump at this change.

"Reaper? Someone? Come out! Please!"I say

"Geno! I'm coming! Wait, where are you?"His voice says

Then, everything shifts. I fall off my feet from the shift, the ground gone. I fall and drop through this dark space. I feel two arms wrap around me. I look at him and feel my face warm already.

Just a dream! Just a dream! Just a silly dream, Geno!

"Please put me down."I say

He nods and puts me down. 

I get up and smile at him. He smiles a bit too.

"Heh, good to see you Reaper. One last time at least as far as I know." I say

"What's that supposed to mean?"He asks

"Nothing you have to worry about."I say

"Geno, you're my friend and the person I love the most. It's my job to worry about you. I'm supposed to be here for you!"He says

"Aww, Reaper. It's okay. I know, I know. I care about you too and that's why I'm keeping you in the unknown. I don't want to risk you getting upset or in trouble."I tell him

"Can I take your hand?"He asks

"Sure thing."I say, giving him my hand

He takes it and places my hand on his cheek. 

"What are you doing with my hand?"I ask

His face lights up.

"Taking info in and giving love out."He says, kissing my hand he held to his cheek

My face burns up.

"You really do love me, don't you?"He asks

"Y-Yes!"I say, stuttering when I feel my face burn and soul skip a beat

"Good to know. That will help me for later.~"He says

"What do you mean later?"I ask, my face brightening

"I dunno, maybe I'll leave you in the unknown.~"He says with a sly smirk

"You want me to tell you, don't you?"I ask

"Yes, yes I would. You're too nice and cute to be in any trouble if there is anything I could do about it."He says

I bow my head.

"Shut up, you're just a dream. My mind made you to keep my hopes up. But I'm sorry that I won't be back to keep that promise." I say

"What is that supposed to mean? Am I? What have they done to you that would cost you your hopes? And I can sense your soul is beating fast, which I'm glad to sense at all. Wait, are you okay?"He asks

"I-I'm okay. I-I-I em, I dunno. Certain things, that's what. And I think you know that I won't simply be walking in the door within a few hours. How can you sense my soul? Wait, Rea-!"I reply, making a realization

He grabs my hand tighter.

"Hello, Geno.~"He says, pulling me closer to him

CHU!

He kisses my skull. My face ignites. I see a tip of his hood form a heart.

"R-R-Reaper? H-How? W-W-What?"I stutter

"That's me. Geno, I'm so happy to know that you're okay! Alive!"He say

"How are y-you here? In my mind? My dream?"I ask

"I took one of Science's chemicals and thought of you."He replies, wrapping a hand around my head and the other around my waist

"R-Reaper, I-I-I-I-I-!"I stutter, unable to speak

"Your soul is still racing. Are you sure you are okay?"He asks

I look at him. He looks at me with this look in his gaze to show he is serious about his question.

"Yes, I am. Are you seriously saying that nothing and/or nobody has ever made your soul race?"I ask, looking up at him with a small smirk

"Um...Well...."He says

"Not even a single time that you can recall? I'm surprised. Hmm..."I say, wrapping my arms around him

"G-G-Geno?"He stutters

"Hmm?"I say, tilting my head and winking with a grin

"I...I have...."He says

"Really? When?"I ask

He's silent, his face bright. I rest my head against him. Then, I hear his soul picking up speed. I smirk. I look up at him.

"Or does now count?~"I ask

"G-Geno...No it doesn't!"He says

"Then when?"I ask

"The...The bet....Or multiple times I've seen you."He says

"I see, well...Would you mind making now count?"I ask, leaning in

"What do you m-mean? Wait, what are yo-? G-Geno!"He stutters, his face getting brighter. 

By now I can hear his soul pounding. I smile.

"Relax, Reaper.~"I tell him, then kiss his cheek

His face explodes. It gets so bright and he couldn't manage to say a word. I look at him. I smile. Then, he pops out of my sight. But I quickly realize he simply changed.

"You're kidding me. Stupid side effects."He mutters

I look down and see he was smaller. Not as small as a faint memory, but small. To give an idea, more of a PJ's Daycare kid size, not a Bitty Bones.

"My my, doesn't this bring back memories?"I tease, picking him up

"Geno! Come on! You can't be sewious! Put me down!"He says

"Aww! Reaper! Doesn't that sound familiar?"I ask

He's silent. His face gets brighter.

"Since when did we switch woles?"He asks

"I dunno.~ But this is hands down one of the best dreams I've had."I say

"Oh ya! You got some explaining to do! But...Can you put me down when you do?"He asks

I nod and put him down. I sit down.

"Ask away."I tell him

"Do you know where you are?"He asks

"No."I say

"Do you know any of their plans to do with you?"He asks

"Change saved me by making a deal with Renew. I don't know much. But it's better. It is at least instead of going with Renew's idea of sending me where I belong."I explain

"And where does she think that is?"He asks

"Dead with a blade in my skull."I reply

He summons a tiny lil scythe.

"Calm down Reaper, that's why I said the word instead."I say

"Then what's this deal?"He asks

"Dunno. All I know is that at some point tomorrow, I'm....being transported somewhere."I say, though mumbled the last part

"You're what?"He asks

"B-Being t-trans....transported."I say

"What? No! Please no! I can't lose you!"He cries coming over and hugging me

"It's my only choice. They took my attack code and if I do not go, all I'll be is a pile of dust with a blade on top. Where Renew says I belong."I say

"Geno!"A voice shouts

"Who's that? A thweat?"Reaper asks

"Wake up!"The voice shouts.

I recognize it.

"Dameon. Man, guess it's morning already. He's harmless, Reaper. But I need to wake up now."I say

He hugs me close.

"Pwease pwomise me you won't forget where you weally belong, Geno. Pwease."He whimpers

"Ah, so two promises now? Ok? Where's that?"I ask

"With me. With all of us."He says

"Ok. I love you Reaper." I say

"Love you too, Geno."Reaper says

I wake up and look around. Dameon did come. He tosses me some clothes.

"Good thing you woke up. Put this on. You're leaving soon."He says

"Ok..And Dameon. Thank you and Change for everything. If you or her ever manage to escape, go to OuterTale and I'll come to bring you to a better place."I tell him

"Thank you for the offer Geno. If you find my siblings, can you tell them I said hi and that I'm okay? I hope they are too. We get so protective of each other."He says

"Sure thing."I say

"If any of your friends make it here, I'll guide them to you the best I can."He says

"Thanks."I say

He nods and leaves. I get changed and before I knew it, I was in some vehicle getting transported to who knows where. I felt scared, but ready.

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And that's that chapter! Here's a little sketch and character info at the end cause why not?

Name: Dameon

Gender:Male

Age:12

Species:Human with abilities

Soul:Mix of Justice and Kindness

Creation of Change. Has two siblings named Fenna and Samarra.

Personality:Mix of Undyne's seek for justice and Papyrus or Toriel's kindness. Often chooses MERCY over FIGHT but shouldn't be underestimated either. No matter what, he cannot simply kill someone, even if ordered to. He follows the idea of anyone can be good if they try. Looks for Justice and is like a guardian, very protective. Very goofy and nice. Not very aware of much good in multiverse.

Abilities:Fight, mercy, reason, can see justice. When CHECK-ing, he can see the good or bad of a person or their soul and wether the action is justified. Weapon-Blade but is last resort due to personality

STATS: HP-30 ATTACK-10 DEF-15 LVL-0 Speed-60 Stamina-High Intelligence-Medium(witty and quick thinker though) Weaknesses:Injustice, his boss Change, his siblings and those he or his boss cares about.

Good vs. Evil Classification:Mostly good.