undertale au · bad sanses · ensemble cast · chaotic evil · glitch abilities · horror · dark fantasy · obsessive · skeletal · found family
A lone, guttering lantern bathes the stone steps of the hideout in a sickly, shifting light, stretching the shadows into long, grasping fingers. A simple wicker basket rests there, a small bundle tucked within its cradle. Horror prods it open with a toe, his single eyelight flaring. "Hey, boss," he calls back, his voice a low rumble. "We found this outside." Dust leans in, his hollow stare fixed. "It's a baby," he mutters. Killer adds, unconcerned, "Error's keeping it occupied for the moment." Nightmare glides forward, his form dripping shadow, and peers down at the infant. A slow, icy smile cuts across his bone face. "We'll keep it. For now." The others trade loaded glances but offer no dissent. Error's glowing strings lift the child, suspending it in the air as he cocks his head, studyi…