I wasn't expecting on falling asleep in a kid's bedroom but shit, I slept on a bed. A BED. Damn that was so comfortable that I was knocked out instantly.

I was tired.

When Toriel led me inside the Ruins, she explained me that they were filled with puzzles and shit she was right. Turns out she was a really dope goat-mom. That's what I decided to call her by the way; she was all flustered but pleased. After going through an "independency exercise" she left my ass alone with the company of a cell phone. I got a phone for free. After conversing with her a long time, I decided to just go ahead and walk on my own, how bad could it be right?

I met a harmless Froggit that laid wise words on me: if a monster is reluctant to fight me I should give them mercy. And that's what I did toward Whimsum and another Froggit that hopped in my way. I grabbed a Monster Candy, SAVED my file, got some determination and continued on.

Moving forward, after many puzzles, I encountered Napstablook. A ghost that really liked to cry and that really reminded me of Lucy, all depressed and shit. I cheered him up and praised him on the trick with the dope hat, but he vanished thinking he was rambling too much. I hope I can see him again… maybe.

Then I found a spider bake sale. First of all, fuck spiders. I hate spiders. I don't even show slight remorse when I stomp on them. Filthy little creatures that make my spine shiver. But hey, I bought a Spider Donut. I really hope it's not made of spiders.

After the spider sale, I talked with three frogs. Then I had to dodge attacks from Loox and not pick up on him, wiggle my hips with Moldsmal, focus on a memory puzzle, push some colored switches and there I was, at Toriel's cozy and warm house. Fortunately there was another of those lights that always allowed me to SAFE and filled my HP up. And for some reason, they always gave me something to be determined about.

I reluctantly opened my eyes and the bedroom was dark. The bed was still comfortable though, and there was a bittersweet scent in the air. After eating the Monster Candy, my stomach was somehow full but I don't mind taking whatever is giving this smell and holding it for later.

I shoved the blankets out of me and quickly noticed something on the floor: it was a piece of pie on a plate. I guess this is the cinnamon-butterscotch pie Toriel told me about. Oh my God did goat-mom left it there? That really sweet of her and shit but I could've accidently stepped on it. I sighed, not being able to really think of her in a negative way. I grabbed the pie and placed it on my ITEM inventory, don't ask me how but it's there, I can feel it.

I exited the room and looked to both sides when I stepped into a hall. Hm… it's rude but I'm so damn curious so I can't help it. I walked to my left and faced a locked door with a sign saying 'Under construction'. Fuck it then. I moved to the next door but first I looked at myself in the long mirror.

* It's you, potty mouth!

"Hah hah…" I laughed sarcastically. I've been getting this random ass voice in my mind sometimes, it was weird but apparently it was only useful for just a few things. It seemed harmless.

I finally made my way inside the last door in the corridor, oh shit this is Toriel's bedroom. Should I really be nosy to the lady who saved me from that goddamn flower? Nope. I walked back and closed the door. Maybe I was curious because I've been living on the streets instead of a house for a year now.

Shit I'm getting sad. I better move and find Toriel to ask her how I get the hell outta here.

I walked further outside the hall and I found myself at the entrance of the house, I curiously peeked at the stairs that led to a lower floor before walking ahead. Oh there she was, cozily sitting in an armchair that seemed fit for her size, by a warm fireplace while reading a book. She was using reading glasses, it was hella adorable.

"Hello how was your sleep?" she asked as soon as she saw me.

"The best I had in a year, actually. It feels good not having to sleep on a alley." I grinned.

She flinched, "Oh my…"

"It's cool. Thanks for the pie."

"You are very welcome child. I want you to know how glad I am to have someone here. There are so many old books I want to share. I want to show you my favorite bug-hunting spot. I've also prepared a curriculum for your education. This may come as a surprise to you, but I've always wanted to be a teacher. Actually perhaps it isn't that surprising. Still… I'm glad to have you living here." She smiled warmly.

Oh fuck. No… she's gonna make me cry. This… what she just said. To have a home like this, a comfortable bed and good food… to have someone that cares about me… I mean holy shit she even got my education ready to be fixed. I'm legally an adult but I didn't finish my last three years of high school because I gave up completely.

Toriel was… really acting like my mother should've.

But…

"Hey, goat-mom… how to I get out of here…?" I ask her, avoiding looking at her.

"Hm what do you mean?"

"How do I get…" I gritted my teeth, "Home?" I hated to call it that.

"This is your home now." She responded with a tight smile.

"It's not that easy Toriel, I don't belong here." I told her more urgently. I don't wanna hurt her feelings but it was the truth.

"Would you like to hear a snail fact? I'm reading 72 uses for snails." She completely ignored me. I sighed.

"I don't give a damn about snails! Stop ignoring me and tell me out to get the hell out of here!" I snapped at her. Maybe in this way she'd listen. Hell… it was the only way my parents did.

She looked apprehensive at me before standing up, "Excuse me, I need to do something." She mumbled before walking away behind me.

Don't run away Toriel… I did.

I chased after her of course, she was not in her room so the logical explanation was that she went down the stairs, which were now unlocked. Wow.

After I walked the last step, I found myself on a long purple corridor, talk about fucking mood changes around this place. Upstairs, happy and cozy, here, spooky and mysterious…

Toriel was right there, not too far. She looked thoughtful. I walked toward her and she must've listened to steps because she started talking.

"You wish to know how to return 'home', do you not?" she started tensely.

"I wouldn't call it that but… yeah…" I mumbled.

"Ahead of us lies the end of the Ruins. A one-way exit to the rest of the Underground… I am going to destroy it. No one will ever be able to leave again." She paused, "Please go back upstairs."

Goat-mom said what?!

Before I protested she stalked ahead quickly, oh shit she doesn't know I'm stubborn? I shook my ahead and followed her. We were in yet another long corridor.

This time she continued before I could say something, "Every human that falls down here meets the same fate. I have seen it again and again. They come. They leave. They die. You… you're not so naïve so you might understand why you're saver in here, with me… If you leave the ruins…" her voice was so sad and grim, it almost made me want to obey here but… I have a huge determination to leave this place.

"Toriel, you don't need to worry about me," I chuckled weakly, "I can protect myself, I… I'm street trained and like you said, I'm not that naïve. I can difference good from bad…"

"They… Asgore… will kill you." She deadpanned somberly.

Who the fuck's Asgore?

She took my silence as an answer, "I am only protecting you, do you understand? Please go to your room."

That is NOT my FUCKING room! That is a kid's room!

I followed her again as she continued down at the end of hall. This… goat-woman sure is persistent, I could relate.

"Do not try to stop me. This is your final warning."

I sighed exasperatedly. I can see how desperate she is to start throwing blank threats. What was she going to do? Spank me?

I now followed at the end of the wall; there was a closed door ahead of Toriel. I deduced that this was the door that separated the Ruins for the rest of the Underground. I suddenly felt sick in my stomach…

"You want to leave so badly? Hmpf… You are just like the others. There is only one solution to this."

Hoe don't do it.

"Prove yourself… prove to me you are strong enough to survive." She turned at me with a fierce expression.

Oh my God.

Here I am again, in some kind of arena. Fuck my life! I WILL NOT fight her. Not Toriel, she was everything I could've wanted as a mother.

"Fine, I will." I challenged her, not even thinking on grabbing my pocketknife. This is gonna be a game of dodging and SPARING.

I gulped as I prepared myself for her attacks.


Holy fuck she can fight. I already lost 10 HP, ten more and I'm fucked. But at least her attacks seemed to get slower and easier to dodge every time I didn't fight back. She was acting less aggressive and she got more worried every time I got hit.

Dodging the fire balls was the hardest thing, shit, how didn't that scumbag flower die in one hit?

"I know you want to go back to that place you call home but," she forced a tired smile. "…please, go back upstairs now. I'll… redecorate the room. I promise I'll take good care of you here."

She's saying the right things. "I'm sorry, I can't." now the fireballs weren't even trying to hit me. I sighed in relief and continued to look at her, full of guilt.

"No… I understand. And you would just be unhappy trapped down here. If you truly wish to leave the Ruins… I will not stop you. However, when you leave… Please do not come back. I hope you understand."

I started to tear up… I won… I prove myself but with what cost? I could hug her but that would hurt her even more. So I simply nodded and stared at my shoes. They look a bit dirty.

"Goodbye my child," I felt her warm paw pat my head and a quiet tear slid down my cheek. "And good luck."

The door opened as Toriel's steps echoed behind me.

I fucking hope I get to see her again. I promise I'll have enough determination to come back mom.


Thanks to Jasper's sister and Connie Hooper for being my two first reviewers! Dude, this story already has 100+ views! Nice.