And so they start looking.

(Chapters will be longer after this I promise)

It was done. Frisk had freed the monsters at last, all of them rejoicing at the fresher air, the blinding sun, and the newfound hope that had pierced the dark and grim underground. She had done so with the help of their friends, as well as the first child who had accompanied her through their journey.

The Mountain, which was originally cave walls and dark rooms, had gotten brighter somehow. The air, that once smelled grim and musty was suddenly fresh and slightly cool. It was Autumn. The trees had just started to regain those differed hues and wild pumpkins were growing slowly but surely in the thick forest. Grasses changed from their dark greens to a brighter lime. But despite this all, the monsters were packing everything as soon as possible. Even the more remote parts of the underground were promptly filled with excited chatter, noises and shouts.

The Capitol was brimming with joy, monsters that Frisk had never seen had been coming out of the woodwork. Salesmonsters were packing their stands, and children rushed out of the schools. Monster kid had dashed from the school as well, backpack strapped to his person.

"Yo! YO! Did you hear? The barrier broke yo!" He bounded over to Frisk, almost tripping but catching his pace once more.

Frisk was just as happy. "Yeah! I can't wait to go back home soon!"

"Same yo! Oh wait! Frisk, I'll talk to you later, I need to go tell my parents!"

"Okay. See you then, MK. " He was already dashing off before she could tell him.

Even in Waterfall, the somber notes of resignation that seemed to echo through the winding halls were suddenly changing, now instead of wishes spoken to the echo flowers, it was plans for the surface.

There was so much to see before the Underground was to be left for good, but something deeply troubled Frisk. She hadn't noticed it before, since everything was so hectic; what with monsters moving out and everything gaining a new life.. But where was Chara? She hadn't seen (or heard) her ghostly friend since she broke the barrier. Did... Did she disappear?

Running back from the barrier, She looked everywhere she could. Maybe Chara was in another room? Though she was fused to Frisk's soul, she would often wander only to phase back next to her short companion.

Waterfall was filled with travelling monsters, and one caught Frisk's eye. It was Mettaton, talking excitedly with Napstablook. They both held suitcases and seemed to be finally catching up. Frisk couldn't imagine staying too long without her friends.. It must have been difficult to live without Napstablook.

Passing Gerson's shop, she bought some Sea tea. It was strange, but Frisk had somehow grown a liking to them. The salty drinks put a pep in her step and were very useful when fighting Asgore.

A small whisper in the back of her mind said just how useful it was to defeat other monsters as well.

The tea tasted more bitter than usual. Frisk put it back in her pocket and began searching through Snowdin, calling for Chara through the small bond they both had. All that came back was the faint echo of her own thoughts. The air felt colder than usual and Frisk felt very alone for the first time since she had fallen underground.

She checked Papyrus' house. Boxes were comically stacked to the ceilings, all labled "My FANTABULOUS ATTACKS!" and one in an iconic font called "Punny Props" She sighed for a moment; the brothers will never change, huh?

Frisk was slowly becoming aware of how hard it was to not think about golden halls. She walked back down the stairs and into the Cinnabunny vendor's shop. She was packing some treats and Bicicles and summoning tiny bunnies to help out. Frisk was about to leave before the purple vendor stopped her.

"Huh? Oops I didn't see you there! Come over here for a second bunnaboo." Frisk walked over to the counter and the bunny (With a nametag that said Sarah.. How odd. Frisk never noted that before.) gave her some bicicles and Cinnabunnies. Frisk was about to give them back but Sarah refused. "Its the least I can do, hon. You freed us all! Sales are better than ever as well. Now, I need to go do some more errands for my move, but please enjoy yourself here!"

Frisk was about to give them back, but decided against it. Bicicles were as tasty as they were resourceful, plus breaking them in half with chara is always fun.

Now, Where was Chara? She had to be somewhere… right? Frisk said hello to the ice wolf, who was sipping some lemonade next to a sign that said "Out of business!". It was nice to see the Ice wolf taking a break for once. He works day and night with barely any stops.

Chara wasn't in Snowdin at all, nor was she in Hotland.. So that meant she was in the Ruins.

Frisk looked at the huge door, opening it with a resounding creak. She walked through, feeling Chara's presence at least a bit more since she walked through. Familiar purple halls and the scent of baked goods emanated from the place as Frisk walked on, and all the while she saw the Froggits, Whimsuns and Loox finally getting to see their family again.

The Loox, Froggits and whimsuns trapped outside the Ruins had grown past their weaknesses, turning into Astigmatism, Final Froggit and Whimsalot. Despite this, family reunions were always heartwarming!

Even the spiders were enjoying themselves; the place where their bakery was turned into a meeting spot for every single spider clan to reunite once more. Muffet never looked so happy before.

Frisk looked in Toriel's home, surprised to hear two murmured voices from Asgore and Toriel.

….
Its best to let them talk.

Frisk could feel Chara a bit closer now. She walked past the deactivated traps and puzzles, and opened the last door. This door was the first one Frisk opened when they fell. It was the one that led to the flowerpatch. Asriel had gone off by the time Frisk had come back with Toriel.. Well, Flowey had, at least.

This was the only room Frisk hadn't checked.

She opened this door, and walked down the short hall to find a pale, sickly-looking child garbed in green and yellow, sleeping in the buttercups.

Things just got more complicated.

I had this idea for a week and nothing could make the thoughts stop, so hey, why not make it?
This story has nothing to do with Determined curse (my other story)

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or does it?

Chara and Frisk are female because I want them both to be more relatable so I can write them easier.