Author's Foreword.

Yes, I have lost my mind, heart and SOUL to this crazy little pixel universe created by Toby Fox. I'm sure I'm in some good company. I'm really late to the party. I only stumbled onto it the day before my birthday in August of 2018. I had seen bits of it before on YouTube, but considered it a dopey game for little girls and littler boys. A nephew and his mom both urged me to check it out a number of times, assuring me that it was as cool as Nice cream.

ZOMG... I had no idea what I was in for. After watching a pacifist playthrough - no commentary, 8 HRS! - I had to have it. And the soundtrack, bought both. I'm listening to it even now. I love the world, I love the people, I love the story, as much as I have loved anything. UNDERTALE is special in ways that are hard to put into words.

Except... I have a really, really bad problem with what happened to a certain someone.

This story is an attempt to tell the tale of how these fantastic beings deal with their lives after they are set free from their underground prison one day, thanks to the actions and the love of a very special girl. But there is so much more than that involved. Those who read my work know this. My stories take on a life of their own, and details galore spill out. I bring these people to life in every way possible, so I hope you enjoy spending time with them as I have. And it's really long - three chapters now, and it's right at 100 pages.

I began working on this prior to the release of Delta Rune - was that a head spinner or what? - and so any details coincident with DR are lucky intuitions on my part. The DNA of my tale is based more so on a lot of speculation by a very intelligent, deeply curious and imaginative UNDERTALE fanbase. So to you deep ponderers of this strange and wonderful world, I owe a lot of this to you guys. Though I did grab the ball and went for broke in my own direction, so hold on tight. Like so many creative types, my answers to Toby's conundrums are a little different.

Now...

Author's Warning.

This story is my basis for a game I want to make, the direct pattern for it, so it will be utterly spoiled. However, I'm not a game maker in any way, shape or form, so unless someone wants to help me with this project - hint, hint - it may well remain a fanfic. Maybe a comic one day, who knows. Making a game remotely like UNDERTALE could take a small eternity, and still never happen. Mr Swanky Box worked on a game for SIX YEARS and never released it.

Also, this is an emotional story. The first three chapters, in essence my Episode 1, is a quite a roller coaster. I can't help but involve a lot of passion in my tales, and these characters suffer. A lot. So take some breaks if it gets heavy. Small spoiler: the ending is a hopeful ray of sunlight.

An "I gotta say." I'm not a fan of people pushing adult subjects onto kids. The gay thing, abortion, suicide, gore, the occult, to the drug and criminal world and terrorism, etc. I hope Grand Theft Auto burns in Hell. In particular, children are not sexual beings, are not small adults, and don't have developed minds. This is a matter between parents and their children, and I believe this privacy should be treated with more respect by everyone. Kind of a peeve of mine, and in this day and age, I have lots to be peeved over. Now, Toby's gay characters will be gay, and act gay, and I treat then with love and respect so don't worry about that. The adult content alluded to in the game will still be there, and in later chapters, there will be more. In addition, there is some foul language, and unless I change my mind in the following chapters, there will be an F-bomb or two. There are hot-headed warriors in this group, after all, and this is a rough world, so my story is clearly rated TEEN for obvious reasons. This is your warning.

For fans of my other works, I haven't been able to write for a long while. Life happened and it left me unable to pursue my dreams for six years. And is still happening. I think I might be back for good though, so stay tuned. I have a lot of irons in the fire, but I'm putting them all on rotation, getting to them when I am able. Anyway, this is getting WAY longer than the Prelude, so I'll stop now.

Let the curtains rise...

UNDERTALE 2

OVERWORLD

Prelude

It was a strange day, when the Monsters emerged from the Underworld, and revealed their existence to humanity. The nearby city was called Riverport, a name King Asgore found quite appropriate; a river port city bordering the ocean.

The sight of thousands of Monsters marching towards their city was quite a spectacle, and at first, the Humans thought the mass of strange beings was a circus troop, or the precursor to an upcoming anime convention. But then, their true nature was revealed, and the Humans marshaled their military forces to confront this hoard of unnatural invaders. The Monsters feared that once again, they would be at war.

Fortunately, Frisk was able to defuse the situation. She met with the commanders of the Marines and Police, and explained the matter. Metaton was anxious to be involved, but Alphys explained that things might go a bit more smoothly with someone a little less... exuberant, and he finally relented. With reservations.

When the Monsters proved to be peaceful, meetings were held with the leaders of the country and the Dreemurr family. Even the President was involved, and with Frisk's help a resolution was agreed to.

Rather than being forced to live underground again, a plot of land adjoining Riverport was granted to the Monsters - after a sum of gold was given in payment. Nothing in life is free, after all, no matter who you are. But at last, the Monsters were liberated to begin a new life, building a new home for themselves in a wonderful, fascinating, beautiful new world. They were ecstatic, and held a grand celebration with both Monsters and Humans invited. And before the King could name their new residence something corny like Brand New Home, Toriel announced that the King had decreed the name of their new city would be Salvation, because their people had been saved from their once endless imprisonment, and all due to Frisk's actions. King Asgore wisely agreed.

Many things were kept secret from the Humans, and had to be, in order for their to be peace between their two cultures. They all made a pact, including Frisk, that nothing of their past dealings with the Humans, or their SOULs, or the means whereby they were freed, would ever be mentioned again. In spite of their worries, the pact held true, and with time, their dark past was all but forgotten.

The days passed, becoming years, and both Monsters and Humans went blissfully through their lives, ignorant of the dark secrets lurking in that deep cavern, unremembered...

Metaton's notes. (Someone demanded their own air time. And bold text)

(Dramatic show music plays)

Gather round, adoring fans! For

METATON'S PREVIEW OF UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS!

In our next exciting chapter...

Frisk awakens from a bad dream to yummy blueberry pancakes!

She makes Sans perspire!

Sans gets revenge by discussing a bazillion and one subjects! Or a few deep ones.

Papyrus patrols a landfill! Indoors!

Undyne destroys innocent trash cans!

Alphys watches anime! What a SHOCKER!

Sans says something that makes her STOP watching anime! A plot twist!

And then she mentions her unmentionables! How is it POSSIBLE!

And then... well, that would be telling...