The first chapters are not going to focus on Niko (Puppet Master Gaster) yet. Its going to focus more on the other Gaster. Keep in mind that this Gaster is not the cannon one. He is from another universe, in his world, he never fell in the void, continued living his life in the Underground. This is just a AU fan fiction.
Alright, these first chapters are going to be focused on the Au Gaster, and another skeleton woman named Dauphin. She stutters alot, and has horrible anxiety issues. She falls in love with him, he just likes her as a friend. Later after a falling out they had, she died from a head injury, her house burned down because her oven was left on after she died. Gaster blames himself for it, her death made him realize things, he finished the core, quit working at the Lab, became a full time dad to Sans and Papyrus. Now, without further audo...
It was sunset in SnowDin, all of the towns people were out, it was cold, like always. Some of the townsfolks were talking, eager about the Royal Scientist, W.D. Gaster coming by for a little visit. At a small stand, was a skeleton woman, she had no powers, wore a wig whenever she went out or anyone was around, and also had a cracked face, due to a accident she had as a teenager. She was trying to give out free cookies, but her cooking was not good, everyone tried thier best to avoid her food, often made them sick. She tried her best to get better, she followed instructions of cooking shows, but it never turns out good. She sighed, tapping her fingers on the counter, wondering "why do i even try? Everyone knows my food is total crap, nomatter what i do"
Gaster just exited a building, walking by, looked over. A Rabbit stoped, quietly spoke
Rabbit: not a good idea. Anything that girl makes will make you sick.
Gaster: oh, come now, surely it cant be that bad!
The rabbit prayed that he would survive as he went over to the stand. The skeleton girl nearly choked, highly suprised he was at her stand
Gaster: *gentle smile* hello there, i'd like to try one.
Dauphin: *thinks "oh my freaking god, the Doctor Gaster!? At my stand!? What the heck?! Oh my sweet god!? I didnt even know he was showing up in SnowDin!"* s-s-sure, go-go ahead.
She blushed heavily, embarrassed with herself, sweat as he took a cookie, deeply hoping it'd taste good this time, clossing her eyes, literary crossing her fingers as he took a bite.
Suddenly gaster felt as if he were punched hard in the stomach, face going green, had a major urge to gag as he covered his mouth, trying to keep it down, his HP showed up, half of his health was taken out. Inside he was thinking " thats the worst thing ive ever had!", felt like he tasted death.
Dauphin: oh shit-no,no! Im so, so, so sorry! I can take you to the medic thats closeby!
Gaster: *looks at her with the corner of his eye, holding his stomach* t-thanks, but im okay, really.
Dauphin: *sighs, feeling terrible for hurting him, taking her sign, cookies, standing up, leaving the stand, throwing them away in a trashcan, teared up, looking down* im sorry again. To make up for this, im never cooking ever again..
Gaster: *hears it* oh dear.. *turns around, smiles* i-im kidding, i liked it, best thing ever! I gotta know your secret!
Dauphin: *shakes head, not looking at him, didnt want anyone to see her cry* no, its okay. I didnt make any profit from it anyways..
She began to walk off, he put his hand on her shoulder, she looked at him with a eye
Gaster: hey, no, no, dont throw away what makes you happy, you just need practice is all.
Dauphin: *shakes head again* thanks anyway..
She walked off, gaster, rubbed the back of his neck, felt bad for her, looking off.
Child Citizen: Dr Gaster! Can i have your autograph! Youre my hero! Please!?
Gaster: *gets on a knee, smiles* sure thing
Inside of Grillby's another skeleton woman with a short black shirt, black pants, long blue hair that she used her magic to make, was sitting at the bar, had many drinks.
Essence: Yo, Grillby, my man, another one.
She watched Grillby make her drink as Dauphin came in, wiping her tears from her eye sockets, plopping down in the seat next to her. Essence looked at her
Essence: hey, whats wrong, dude?
Dauphin: worst day of my life is whats wrong. Grillby, give me the hardest drink you got. I seriously need it.. I just want to reset today.
Essence frowned, placed her hand on her friend's back, trying to comfort her.
Essence: what happend?
Dauphin: i really screwed up this time..my cooking was so bad today, i almost killed the Doctor Gaster..!
Grillby turned, raised a eyebrow, Essence looked a bit suprised
Essence: ooh yikes..errr..i honestly dont know what to tell you, my friend.
Dauphin: i cant let this go..i cant let this happen again..what if i did end up killing him, what then!?
Essence: hey, it'll be okay, everyone makes mistakes.
Dauphin: you never almost killed a man.. *drops head on counter, holding the back of it.* im never cooking again..
Essence: now dont do that, im sure one day, youre cooking will be great.
Dauphin: ha. *takes a huge chug out of her drink*
The door opened, Gaster walked in, Essence looked over
Essence: speaking of which, here is the doc now
Dauphin choked on her drink, as she quickly put money on the counter, jumping up.
Dauphin: s-s-sorry! Text me when you can, i gotta go!
After that experience, Dauphin wanted to stay out of Gaster's sight, felt he would not want to see her. But without realizing it, she got up so fast that her wig fell off, landed on the counter, before she made it out a "hey hold on!" was shouted out, she continued running until she was outside, standing by the side, holding her chest, panting heavily, trying to catch her breath.
Dauphin: s-shit h-he saw me.! *feels her wig missing* oh crap! Cant go in there now, i have t-
Gaster: miss-
Dauphin jumped up, yelped, pulled the neck part of her jacket up, trying to hide her face, sweating
Gaster: s-sorry! I didnt mean to scare you! *holds out his hand, holding her wig* you left this inside, i was trying to give it back to you.
She quickly grabbed it, was about to run
Gaster: hey, wait, dont run from me again! Miss, dont be afraid of me. I promise, im safe.
She felt more embarrassed, tearing up, using her hand to cover her eyes
Gaster: ohh i see, i see whats going on. *takes her hand off her face* hey, dont worry about what happened earlier, im okay, after getting time to breathe, i feel better. Like i said, you just need more practice is all.
Dauphin: i almost killed you. Thats a major 'just stop' sign. I just..cant..i cant get over that.. *tears fall*
She was suddenly pulled into a comforting hug, gasped, not expecting it, eyes wide, face red. "I almost killed him and hes hugging me", she thought. He pulled away, smiled
Gaster: if it makes you feel better, i too have had my days where my work didnt work out so good.
Dauphin:... bet you never almost killed someone..
Gaster: *frowns* really its okay, im alright now...hmm..*thinks, trying hard to cheer her up, snaps his fingers when he got a idea* tell you what, you can make it up to me by joining me for a cup of coffee tomorrow in the morning, how does that sound?
Dauphin: *blushes darker, eyes widend again* woah, wait a minute!? Hold on now! I almost killed you with my bad cooking, you invite me to coffee!?
Gaster: Yup! *turns around walks off* see ya tomorrow! *whistles a tune as he began to walk back, he suddenly stopped, looked over at her* oh, and by the way, you dont need the wig. You look better without it, no shame in having no hair, i dont. *smiles* later *continues walking, whistling, goes back inside*
Dauphin stood, froze, having no idea what to do
Dauphin: oh my god... has ever gave me compliments like that..well, no, not true, Essence has, but im not sure if that counts or not since shes my best friend, i just met him..i guess it does..yeah. Shit im talking to myself again, is that weird? *quickly looks around, seeing if anyone saw or heard her talk to herself before looking at the time, thinking "i should head home"