Chapter 2: The Ancient RUINS
I have my eyes closed when I suddenly hear "Are you okay, child?" That voice sounds so comforting and mother-like. I open my eyes to see what looks like a goat wearing a purple robe standing over me. I scratch my head and lift my body upwards. "I'm okay. My head really hurts." The lady frowns "I'm so sorry, child. I was sweeping around the ruins and saw you being tortured by that wicked flower." I look up at her and try to get to my feet but crumple. She frowns. "You're in no condition to walk" "Let me carry you back to my home." She lifts me up as if I was a baby. "Who are you?" She smiles "My name is Toriel, I'm the caretaker of the ruins." I smile, despite being in pain. "Thank you for saving me." She seems surprised "You're the only child to thank me for saving them. Although there is/" She shakes her head. "Never mind, let's keep going." We suddenly come across a room with spiders in it. I see that the spiders are sad and crying. I limp over to the spiders and place some gold and monster candy on the ground. They smile and take the gold and candy. They leave behind a rubber looking donut and something called spider cider? I don't why but I feel like I would have ended up regretting not doing that. "Let's keep going, my child." She lifts me up and we continue forward.
She carries me through the ruins and down several hallways until we arrive at a path that is blocked by what looks like a dummy. She sighs "That wicked flower has the wrong idea." "It's not a kill or be killed world down here." "You can be peaceful and still succeed." I nod "I've never been a major fan of violence. But I'm not sure if I'm a pacifist either." She turns to the dummy and then back to me. "We need to figure out a way to get past the dummy." I look at Toriel "What do we do then?" Toriel smiles "Try talking to it." I sigh. I can't believe I'm about to talk to a dummy. Alright then, I take a deep breath. "Hello there, How are you doing?" To my surprise, the dummy starts talking "I'm just chilling and my name's Richard." I look at Toriel in awe. "Wow, dummies can talk down here too?" "This place is so crazy yet so cool." Richard turns towards me "What about you, human?" I sigh "I fell down a mountain, broke my ankle, have a massive head splitting headache, met a flower, said flower tried to kill me, met Toriel and now we're here." Richard nods "Flowey is an asshole, but don't worry too much about him." "I'm sorry about what happened to you." Richard actually seems concerned for me. I am shocked "I didn't expect this. Thank you, Richard." Richard smiles and moves out of the pathway. "Safe travels, Human. Toriel will take care of you." I smile and give Richard a hug. Toriel beams. "Thank you, Richard, maybe I'll see you again." Richard smiles "Maybe someday, Human.
I smile as Toriel picks me up and carries me the rest of the way. We arrive at her home. "Welcome to my home, child. I know it's not much but I hope you like it." I am in awe. This house is amazing. It's a simple cottage but it's beauty can't be denied. I look at Toriel and smile "Are you kidding? This house is amazing!" Toriel smiles "Thank you, child." I turn to her "I have a name, no need to be so formal." She gasps "I'm sorry, what is your name?" I nod "I'm Michael." She suddenly gasps and her face drains. It is as if she knows something I don't. I suddenly look concerned "Toriel, are you okay?" She nods and smiles "Don't worry, I am fine." She leads me down the hallway to the first door on the left. She opens it to reveal a small bedroom. I gasp. Toriel turns to me "I know it's not much, but-" I walk into the room and collapse on the bed. "This is perfect." I smile "Thank you, Toriel." She smiles "Rest now, Michael" "I will have something for you to eat when you wake." I smile and yawn as I start to fall asleep. She closes the door as I say "Thank you for saving me." She smiles, closes the door and I close my eyes.