Frisk happily kicked their feet back and forth. they couldn't help it. they were just so excited! their father had told them why he was so busy aside from their mother's death… well, it was still related to that; he has been looking for a new wife.

And now he told them that he was going to ask Raina the nice woman who saved them from their runaway horse.

they were going to have a mother again!

they looked at their father who was smiling at their fondly. "Well, Frisk we're almost their."

"How are you going to woo their?"

He frowned, "What do you mean?"

"Well… since you're going to ask her to marry you, you'll have to woo her!" they smiled, "after all this is your future true love right? Do you have flowers? Or are the plan is for romantic walks in the sunset?"

"Well, actually Frisk…" paused looking at them and sighed before smiling softly, "I was being stupid and haven't been making plans for that stuff."

they frowned, "You haven't…"

"Would you like to help me with plans?"

their smile returned twice as big as before. "Of course I want to help!"

"Good, now you should know that you'll be helping me later, for now, you should just look around their house and not cause any trouble okay?"

"Don't worry I'm going to be on my best behavior!"

"I hope so."

"Oh don't worry, I promise, I'll be good."

"Good, I want everything to go as planned."

Frisk was told by their father to go looking around as he dealt with the arrangements for their stay. Seeing as they were a very curious person they went along with this idea going around the place and trying to find an interesting place.

It was a normal estate nothing too grand or out of the place. So remembering that they saw Raina riding a horse they ventured out to find the stables. Once they found it they opened the door, and saw a man with reddish-brown hair and tanned skin, packing things into a bag. they walked in, his back was turned to them so he didn't see or hear them.

"Who are you?" Frisk asked the man.

He jumped shoving the bag out of the way, he turned around to look at their nervous then relieved, "Oh, what are you doing here kid?"

Frisk stared for a moment; surprised by the fact the man had red eyes. they snapped out of it quickly and smiled, "My father and I are guests of lady Coral!" they said happily.

His face darkened, "Is that so? What does your father want?"

"Well, he wants to make Raina my new mom," Frisk said hoping that the anger in the man's voice was imagined.

"She wouldn't want that," he said briskly.

"Really? But my dad is the king. He is also very kind..."

"Trust me- um what's your name?"

"Frisk, you didn't tell what your name was, so can you?"

"Doesn't matter, Frisk if Raina married you dad there's no doubt in my mind that it would be against her wishes."

they looked down, "So I won't be getting a new mom." they didn't see why, but if it was something Raina couldn't want...

"Look," the man got down on his knees to look them in the eyes. "I know it must be hard for you but Raina can't be the mother you're looking for."

"I understand… but I'll still be there for at least a few days so do you think Raina would want to teach me how to ride? Or at least get on the horse again?"

"I believe so," he smiled.

"Are you sure you can't tell me your name?"

He got up, and smiled again, "My name's Destin."

"So I'll come back there later to get lessons if that would be all right?"

"I'm sure it will Frisk."

"Thank you," they started to walk back to where they would believe where the house was but they turned back to Destin. "Do you think you could tell me why you are so sure that Raina would never want to marry my dad?"

He grinned, "I might tell you but not right now, maybe when you and your father leave I'll tell you on your way out."

"Okay, but you won't be able to get out of telling me." they pouted.

"I'll keep that in mind."

Frisk got out of their bed that night getting into their riding clothes. The big fancy dinner where Lady Coral announced that her daughter Raina would be marrying King Aaric took up most of the evening. Maybe it was because of the conversion they had with Destin but Raina looked immensely miserable at dinner.

they hoped that they would be able to see at least one of them in the stables, even if it was late.

they half-ran half-walked to their destination opening up the door to the stables quickly.

they gasped at what they saw, Raina and Destin kissing. They heard them and jumped away from each other.

they looked at both of them and smiled, "Oh this is why! You two are in love aren't you!" they bounced on their toes slightly, looking at the both of them.

"You are okay with this…" Raina asked looking at them surprised.

"Well He already told me you wouldn't want to marry my dad and now I know why." they walked up to the two of them, "you two seem like a good couple."

They both seemed to blush at that, Destin went and held on to Raina's hand with a smile.

"But Frisk," Raina said looking at them, "My mother can never know about this, they already-" Raina didn't finish what they were saying tears rolling down their face.

they walked up to the older woman hugging her, "What is it?"

"Raina don't worry yes it has been 14 years but we can still find them," he said wrapping his arms around his lover.

Frisk stepped back, "Find who?"

"Never mind that dear, just don't ever tell my mother about me and him alright?"

"I promise not to tell."

"Thank you, now I'm guessing you wanted to ride, but I want to, um, talk with Destin some more alright?"

they nodded their head and walked out leaving the lovebirds alone. 14 years? they didn't have a clue who or what they could have been talking about, but seeing as they were only 12 whatever happened was 2 years before they existed so they shouldn't worry about it.

Frisk's father was walking with their as they looked at different dresses for their to wear to the wedding. they weren't that interested, the dresses were beautiful but, a part of them believed that a wedding wouldn't take place at all. Not once did Raina look even remotely happy about the whole thing.

they didn't know how it was going to be stopped. But you only had to spend a few minutes with Raina to know that was a woman who always got her way in the end. The only problem posed was that Lady Coral seemed to be the same way.

Speaking of which, the woman in question was walking towards Frisk and their father. they smiled at the both of them before saying, "Pardon your Majesty, but may I speak with your child?"

He looked down towards his child asking silently if it would be okay with them. Frisk nodded their head with a smile. He looked back at Lady Coral, "I'm sure it will be fine, can you help pick out the dress? I do have other matters to attend to."

"I would be honored to do so." she curtsies as he walked out of the room. Lady Coral had dark brown hair, and olive skin, she seemed to be the epitome of grace. She watched carefully as he walked out before moving next to Frisk and looking at the nearest dress. "So?" she put down the dress looking at Frisk, "How excited are you for the wedding?"

"Oh… um…" Frisk quickly started to examine a blue and purple dress, "I'm very excited Lady Coral."

they thought they saw a small frown at their hesitation, however, it was too quick to tell, "You don't have to call me Lady Coral, Frisk grandma would be just fine."

The dress had puffy sleeves, "Ah okay... grandma…" their voice got choked up at the word grandma, they continued to examine the dress who's skirt had purple flowers on a blue backdrop. The top was purple.

"I do so hope that Raina would be a good mother for you."

"I think she's very nice." The dress seemed to be made out of silk.

"I do as well it's just that-" Frisk looked up to see Lady Coral looking sorrowful.

"What is it?" Frisk put down the dress.

"Raina- she's been so distant lately I- I don't know what I'm doing wrong." she looked down at Frisk covering her mouth, "Oh I'm so sorry I didn't mean to tell you that."

"No it's okay, you can tell me."

"I really shouldn't…" before Frisk could say anything more she continued. "I feel as if I am losing my only child, I only ever want what's best for her."

"Really?"

"Oh yes, but, she barely ever wants to listen to talk to me."

"she isn't completely lost I just don't think she wants to be married."

"But Frisk she can't just stay there plus marrying a king will ensure my little girl is taken care of. And she always talks about how much she wants a child, so they will love taking care of you."

"she doesn't want to marry my dad."

"How do you know that?"

"she looks miserable any time the wedding is mentioned."

"My dear that's just wedding jitters."

"No, it's not."

"How are you so sure?"

Frisk paused before they moved towards Coral, "I know because..." they screwed their eyes shut, silently apologizing to Raina. "she's in love with someone else."

A few days later Frisk walked in to see Raina in a wedding dress, Frisk smiled this had to mean that Raina gets to marry Destin.

"You look so pretty!" they were delighted, they may not get a mother but, at least Raina would be happy.

Raina looked over and Frisk was filled with a sense of alarm, Raina looked despondent looking right at Frisk not seeming to realize they were there, the spark of light in her eyes… gone.

"Oh… hello Frisk." Raina said after several long moments.

"I'm so glad you get to marry Destin! I know you two will be very happy together."

"This dress isn't for Destin dear."

"What? But… I thought your mother would allow you to…"

"Why…?" she paused becoming very alert, staring at Frisk. "Frisk…"

"Yes?"

"Did you tell my mother about me and Destin?"

"I- yes I did." they walked backward as Raina stepped down and walked towards them.

"But I told you…" they stopped in front of Frisk, forcing a smile, "It doesn't matter."

"It doesn't?"

"No, because this dress isn't for Destin, it's for your father."

"But…"

"Destin ran away last night," her voice started to choke up, " I'll never see him again."

"I'm so sorr-"

"Don't be, because now I'll be part of something bigger, I am going to be your mother."

"Really?"

"Yes… and I couldn't be happier…" Frisk smiled hugging Raina as Lady Coral walked into the room.

"Frisk dear your father needs you now."

Frisk nodded and ran to go find their father, hoping that everything would work out with Raina and Coral, they didn't want Raina to lose her mother as they did.

~Asriel~

Both him and Chara were holding wooden swords having a pretend battle. They were tied at this point in their game.

they knocked him down holding their wooden sword to his chest "looks like I win, my Prince."

"Only because I was caught off guard…" he grumbled.

"Aww is Azzy a sore loser?"

"Oh shut up, you're worse."

they rolled their eyes but kept their mouth shut. He grinned they knew he was right. "And anyway I let you win."

they help him up, "Why do you say that?" their stare seemed to be challenging him to say it. His mouth shut. He knew the answer they were expecting him to say, about their right leg.

It wasn't until they started to get sword lessons from his dad that the fact Chara has a limp became known. they didn't ever tell him, they just kept saying that it was the dress that made them walk slower, he just always thought it was a reasonable explanation.

But no, something Avarice did permanently messed up their right leg. It didn't hinder them that much, however, that doesn't change the fact that they have a weak spot. they wore bigger skirts on their dresses to hide this fact some more.

Asriel knew that to Chara the worst thing ever is appearing weak.

"Because I know you like winning, and I didn't want to deal with your pouting."

"Did you let me win?"

"Yes."

"Then I want a rematch."

Before he got a chance to answer his dad walked in. Smiling at the two of them, "You two will have time for that later right now you should get ready for dinner."

Chara looked disappointed but didn't argue as they went back to their rooms. The rooms were right next to each other ever since Chara was in his life, he didn't like being apart from them for too long. Granted this lead to him being dragged into far too many of their schemes. He didn't mind, even if they didn't always try to keep him out of trouble, it was still fun hanging out with them.

He looked at them as they walked. Even in pants to him, their limp wasn't that noticeable, but that seemed to be because how they carry theirself, an aura that tells anyone that they weren't one to mess with. It was really…

"Azzy are you okay?"

"What? Yes… I'm fine."

"Are you sure? Your face is all red, I didn't think that you put that much effort in earlier." they put a hand up to his forehead, "Well it doesn't feel like you have a fever."

"You're the one feels like you have a fever at any given moment."

"My body just has a higher temperature than yours, and…" their face went red and looked away from him. "My Face is always red, I'm just saying that it's strange for you."

They continued talking until they got to their rooms before going to dinner.