A/n Okay so this is a Once upon a time-ish AU this will not stick to the cannon (Or any cannon). Maybe on some things but not most, I may or may not be doing the parts with Story Brooke that depends on how much people want it. So… yea.
Asriel was running around in a market place near the kingdom he had lessons to attend to but he really wanted to see what was going on. He knew people out of town where going to be there and he wanted to see them.
Yes he may get in trouble but what is life without a few risks? They're where so many new things to see and do there why wouldn't he want to see them all?
He didn't think anything could damper his sprits, oh he was wrong about that… He stopped in his tracks when he saw a child in a cage. The child had pale skin, looked to be malnourished, hair in knots and looked to be on the verge of crying while glaring at everyone in sight.
He didn't want anyone to suffer, that wasn't the kind of kingdom he wanted to rule and he knew for a fact his parents would feel the same way. He walked up to the child making sure to not be seen but anyone.
He gently tapped the cage to get the child's attention, "Howdy I'm Asriel, what's your name?"
After jumping from being startled the child who he could see looked to be the same age maybe a year or two younger, shakily replied, "I'm… Chara"
He smiled "Chara, that's a nice name," he looked around "I'm going to get you out of here okay?"
Chara's eyes widened "Really?"
"Yes… do you know where a key is?"
"Yes, it's on that asshole's belt." she pointed towards a man who had numerous magical and normal animals in cages. He saw the keys next to a whip on said belt.
"Did he…" he pointed to the whip and Chara moved to hide one of her scars. She moved her head up and down slowly. His brow furrowed in anger and walked up behind the man taking his keys.
Before he could get them off the belt the man's hand grabbed him "now what do you think you are doing boy?"
"What do you think YOU are doing keeping a child in a cage?!"
"It's fine kid her mommy didn't want to deal with her so she sold her to me, and that was years ago."
Asriel hit the man's arm "Let go of me, and her!"
"Well kid where do you think she would go if I did that? she has no home. Maybe I could get a good deal if I sold you too, you brat."
"You will do no such thing!" a commanding voice echoed though the crowed area, when he looked up he saw his mom walking towards them, everyone getting out of her way as she did so. "I'm going to ask this once, let go of my son or there will be consequences."
"Wait… he's…" the man stammered looking down at Asriel.
"My son, and I believe I ordered you to let him go and that means now."
The man let go and Asriel took the keys and ran back to Chara's cage to free her.
"He's stealing my-"
"Why did you have a child in a cage?" his mother's voice was dangerously low as she looked at the man.
"I bought the child fair and-"
"Listen here, humans being sold is not something I will stand for, I'm certain it is outlawed, do you understand," she looked at a sign next to him, "Avarice- am I correct?"
"Look I'm sorry but, the poor girl had no where else to stay-"
His mom held up her hand and looked at Avarice with distain "Then she can stay with me and my family if she so wishes."
"Really?" Chara asked her eyes wide with disbelief.
Her eyes softened when she looked at Chara "Yes, we would be more than happy to have you, what is your name dear?"
"Chara."
His mom smiled before her gaze hardened as she turned back to Avarice "Now seeing as you have broken the law-" before she could finish speaking the man ran as fast he could towards the woods. She sighed and yelled out "Guards! Capture that man!"
They did as they were told quickly running towards Avarice. She went up to And keeled down to Chara "So do you wish to live with us?"
"Yes I do- um sorry I don't know your name…"
"I am Toriel my child, come I will guide you to new home."
"Do you mean my new home?" Chara asked holding on to his mother hand.
"No it's called new home, I love my husband dearly but he isn't the best at names."
Chara giggled and went with them happily to new home.
Later after Chara was washed and given new clothes she was walking side by side with Asriel on their way to dinner.
"So Asriel, why do they call this NEW home?"
"Oh this castle is fairly new, we do have an different castle but that was turned into a home for the homeless, my mom couldn't stand to let anyone go hungry or live without a roof."
"Then why wasn't I sent there?" she stopped and looked at him.
"Well… because I want you there."
"Why?"
"I want a friend… do you want to be my friend?"
Chara thought for a minute then smiled "Yes I would like that."
Asriel beamed "Now come on let's go get some dinner!"
Chara perked up and ran towards the smell of food almost tripping a few times, Asriel guessed this was because she didn't get much use of her legs in the cage she was in.
In the dinning room there he smelled his mother's butterscotch-cinnamon pie, which she made for special occasions only. He made sure to get a seat next to Chara and close to the pie as well.
Chara ate ravenously, and he had to wonder when was the last she ate… no one mentioned but smiled sadly hoping that they could help her never have an empty stomach ever again. After she started to slow down his dad smiled at her.
"You are Chara right?"
She swallowed of her food "Yes I am, and your name is?"
"Asgore, I look forward to getting to know you little one."
"Well I'm glad to meet all of you. What's that?" she pointed towards a chocolate cake that was barely placed near her.
"Oh that's a chocolate cake, Chara."
"What's chocolate?" she asked looking at the cake.
Asriel moved the cake towards Chara "Just try some."
She did so taking a small piece and taking a bite out of that as soon as she tasted it she took a bigger piece eating both of the pieces with wide eyes and a big smile.
A/n I hope you like it so far and if you do please leave a review!
