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A/N: Just to forewarn y'all, this story will have some sad scenes along with happy scenes too. Also, I know there are other ideas about the six children who fell into the Underground before Frisk, but I came up with my own idea about the six for this story, so please do not leave hateful comments about this story. Constructive criticism is always welcomed, but any hateful comments will be removed and reported to the site. Everyone has a different opinion about things, especially when some things are left for people to interpret in their own way and I ask that you please respect my opinion. You don't have to agree with it, but please respect it. Thank you.
Alright, now on with the story! This story takes place right after Chara's and Asriel's deaths.
Hope Among Monsters
Chapter 1: Decree
Deep sadness filled the Underground as the rabbit monsters and the Royal Guard dogs carried two caskets to the graveyard with the rest of the inhabitants bowing their heads in respect and many shedding tears. Asgore and Toriel, the king and queen of the Underground, followed after the procession, wearing all black and Toriel was sobbing into her hands and Asgore's head was bowed as he held his crown in his hands.
Arriving at the spot where the caskets were to be buried, the rabbit monsters very carefully lowered the wooden casket that housed the body of Chara into the hole. "Rest in peace, our princess," said one of them softly and the others echoed the statement.
The Royal Guard dogs gently lowered the casket that held the body of Asriel into the hole beside the one Chara had been placed in. "Rest in peace, our prince," Greater Dog said in a low voice and his companions softly echoed the statement with low murmurs.
Gaster, the royal scientist, took a deep breath. "Two lives full of life," he began. "Laid to rest far too soon. May we never forget the prince and princess of the Underground."
Every monster fell silent in honor of the two children before Asgore nodded to the Royal Guard and the rabbit monsters, who carefully buried the two caskets and crystal headstones that they had carved themselves were placed at the head of the graves to mark them. Wreaths of golden flowers were placed over the grave markers as a final touch before Asgore stood in front of the graves. "My son and daughter, you will both be missed greatly," he said, his deep voice filled with grief. "Rest in peace, my children."
Toriel broke down and fell to her knees, her sobs now become wailing at the loss of her children. Sans came up to her and wrapped a supportive arm around her shoulders. "I'm sorry, Tori," he said softly.
Her crying quieted a little and she gave the joke-loving skeleton a grateful look before standing up and allowing her husband to take her arm and they led the monsters back to the castle, where a dinner was being held and they all gathered around, eating and talking quietly, recalling fond memories with Chara and Asriel.
Undyne walked up to the king and queen, bowing respectfully to them before standing. "Humans haven't changed since the day they banished us here," she said, trying to keep her voice level, but an undertone of anger was in her voice. "Merciless and murderers."
"It does seem that humans aren't willing to accept us," Toriel said sadly.
The fish woman stood straighter. "We can get free with the seven souls of seven humans," she said. "I will personally bring any human that falls down here to you, Your Highness."
"No," Asgore said gently.
Although he spoke it softly, the whole room went quiet and Undyne gave him an unbelieving look, but stayed silent as Asgore stood up to address them all. "We will not become like the murderers who killed my children. If we kill humans, then we are no better than the close-minded humans who imprisoned us and killed Chara and Asriel."
Toriel stood up. "I agree with my husband," she said, also speaking softly. "We should choose the higher road."
She then turned to Asgore. "But Undyne does bring up a point. It is possible more humans will fall down here," she said.
The king nodded and turned to face them, raising his hands. "My subjects, hear my words. Any human that falls into the Underground will be taken care of as if they were born to us," he decreed.
Silence filled the room as no one was sure whether to voice their agreements or disagreements, but Gaster stepped closer to the two rulers. "Your Majesties, forgive me, but do you believe that is wise?" He asked respectfully, bowing to them.
"I understand where you are coming from, old friend," Asgore said gently. "But I would rather have myself, my queen, and my subjects be merciful and find another way to the surface than be branded murderers."
Every monster in the Underground agreed with their king, even Undyne, who was reluctant to agree, but she too didn't want to be seen as a murderer.
They soon dispersed through the Underground that had taken them a year to make into a suitable home, but they were still banding together to create suitable lifestyles for themselves and to create more homes in the mountain for everyone. Some even began remodeling their homes, preparing for if and when more humans fell.
It was another year, exactly one year to the date that Asriel and Chara were buried, that the monsters had succeeded in making the Underground very suitable to live in, using what resources they had to generate power, food, and other necessities. Toriel and Asgore stood in one of the towers of their castle and watched as some of their subjects worked hard to create gardens. A large dump between Hotland and Waterfall was a big help as they found many materials they could salvage and use for building and other things.
The king and queen watched gratefully as Sans and Papyrus carefully planted flowers that their older brother, Gaster, had managed to grow in his lab on the graves of Chara and Asriel, carefully washing away any dust from the crystal grave markers. Toriel sniffled a little. "I can almost see our children running through the grass out here," she said softly.
Asgore nodded. "Perhaps…if more humans fall, they will be as understanding as Chara was. She was the first to be open-minded towards us," he said.
"Yes, and hopefully, there are more like her," the queen said with a nod.
That small glimmer of hope their adopted daughter had given them had a place in their hearts and they were going to hold tight to it, no matter the trouble that faced them in the coming times.
Oh, my word, I had a hard time writing this chapter. Funerals always make me cry. :'(
Will there be more open-minded children like Chara? Or will the monsters be forever trapped in the Underground? Stay tuned!
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