so i made a tumblr page called 'scartale-an-undertale-au'. it has there art, reference sheet and soon a comic. if you want to ask me anything, you can ask me there ^^ and maybe even interact with the characters!

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warning: depression, self-loathing, fluff (what?)

Spooky Heroes

*So, I see that you cheated on me. Going behind my back to see those two. Chara floated before Frisk's face, grinning mischievously, feigning hurt.

It still managed to get them to stammer, "Wh-what, no! You are my best friend, Chara. I would never cheat on you."

Chara blinked at their sincerity and then burst out laughing, patting their hair in an affectionate gesture. *Oh dear, you are so hysterical. I was just kidding.

They blushed and looked down, scowling. Chara took a look at their hunched shoulders and chuckled, cooing at them cheekily. *Shh, it's okay. I know you won't go behind my back ever.

They sighed in relief and smiled tentatively at the ghost. "So I'm going to the park with them. Want to join?"

The specter mulled over it for a moment before shrugging. *Nah, don't feel like it. Hands pushed them forward. *Just go and enjoy yourself, okay? I'm going to sleep.

They nodded and left the room, grinning and waving when reaching the living room and seeing two of their favorite monsters sitting on the couch, being mothered by Toriel.

"Yo! I thought you would never come!" A dinosaur like child monster with orange scales and lighter spikes clad in an orange red striped dress swished his thick long tail over the floor, his armless shoulders sagging in relief.

"Oh… Hello, Frisk…" A slightly transparent white blanket ghost with oval eyes and a line for a nose smiled somberly at them. "Didn't want to impose… but… hi…"

"Kid! Blooky!" They cheered happily and ran to them, engulfing them both in a hearty embrace. "I haven't seen you two in forever!" They pushed the two to the door, "Let's go!"

"Yo! Wait!" Monster Kid stumbled. "I wanted to try Ms. Toriel's pie!"

"Not to worry, Monster Kid," Toriel chuckled, appearing behind them, holding a backpack to them. "I knew you would come today, so I took it upon myself to prepare some snacks, lunch and bottles of water."

"What about Blooky?" They asked of their mother, glancing at the fidgeting ghost. Toriel chuckled and showed them a box with translucent white sandwiches.

"I made some for him as well, my child. Do not worry, I came prepared," She smiled warmly and hugged them for a moment before releasing them and sending the group out of the door. "Have fun and don't forget to come home for dinner!"

"Okay, mom!" They called and dragged their friends away.

"So…" Napstablook said after a long silence while the three ate their lunch at the tress next to the park. Frisk looked up inquiringly while Monster Kid continued to munch on his sandwich.

"Yes, Blooky?"

"Well… why… us two?" Frisk's brown eyes softened and they leaned back onto the bark of a tree, smiling sadly.

"Why you two are my besties?" They clarified. Napstablook nodded. "Aw, you still don't believe me? It's because you guys rock!" They grinned.

Monster Kid at this was paying attention to the conversation and exchanged looks with the ghost. "Uh… Frisk. You don't have to lie to us, yo."

They stiffened then scoffed, hurt a bit at their accusation. "What… what makes you think I'm lying? You guys are really cool and everything!"

"You look sad when you do… sorry… didn't mean… to make you… uncomfortable…"

They bit their lip and looked away. "No. No. It's okay… I just…" They curled into a ball, feeling the other two scoot closer, Kid's tail circling around them protectively and Napstablook leaning onto them, ghostly warmth radiating from them.

"It just… you two… are the only ones…" They sighed and sniffled. "The only ones who… didn't try to kill me…"

"Oh… Frisk…"

"I can't fight you, Frisk, you're my hero! You saved my life!"

"You saved mine twice, Kid. I think you're more of a hero than I ever was," They giggled and wiped their eyes, leaning into the firm body of Monster Kid.

"Yo, but you freed us all! You're a hero!"

They wanted to say that Chara and Asriel were actually the ones to free the monsters, but they didn't want to open another can of worms today, so they simply nodded and let their two friends sooth them with their presence.

"You're a good hero…" That made them chuckle.

"Thanks, you guys. I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for you two…"

*So how was your day~? Chara drawled when they climbed onto their bed that evening. They beamed and recounted the time they played between the trees, away from humans and monsters, the little talk at lunch and the stories they told afterwards and how they tried to sing to Napstablook's new song. Chara was listening attentively, nodding and only frowning when Frisk told their companion about their confession.

The older ghost exhaled after they finished their tale and sat on the bed, petting their hair. *You are a hero, I hope you realize that.

"Chara… do we need to have that talk again?" They scoffed, glaring at their best friend, "You and Asriel were the ones to make it happen. I only helped you get to him. I… I was useless in the fight…" They bit their lip, hiding their face in their arms. Chara rolled their eyes and smacked their head lightly, eliciting a yelp.

*You goofhead. And I told you that you were the ones to help the monsters. I only cared about getting Asriel, mom and dad to the surface. I couldn't care less about the other monsters. That part is all yours.

Now, are you done being a complete idiot? I'm tired.

"But you didn't do anything today," They looked up, eyes red-rimmed yet crinkled with humor. Chara smirked and flopped next to them, smacking them in the face with one hand. They squeaked and swatted the offending hand away. "Chara!"

*I told you to stop being an idiot.

They pouted and shuffled under the blanket, turning their back to the chortling ghost, feeling their cheeks burning. "I hate you, Chara."

*…Me too, kid. Me too… Their eyes widened and they immediately turned to the ghost, drawing them into an embrace. *What the hell, Frisk!?

"No, you are not allowed to say that," They exclaimed into Chara's shirt, "I'm the only one allowed to make fun of you."

Chara brown encased red pupils stared at them for a long while before the ghost sighed and circled their arms around Frisk protectively. *Yeah, yeah. Whatever. Goodnight, wimpy.

"Good night, Chara. You are the best friend I have ever had. I love you." And with that, they fell asleep.

Chara stiffened, eyes growing wide. They were about to snap at Frisk, but saw that the kid already fell asleep. Confused, and slightly shaken, they held Frisk tighter to them, the need to protect their only friend blooming in their empty chest.

*Yeah… I love you too, wimpy…

"Hey, Chara!" A white furred monster wearing a yellow striped green sweater and dark green pants appeared behind them, startling them with the yell. They shrieked and scurried away from the confused goat.

"Chara?" They turned to see the distrust child hover over them, a worry crease between red eyes.

"Asriel…" They exhaled in relief, holding their chest and trying to regulate their breath, "Please… please don't scare me like this."

"Oh… I'm sorry…" The now named monster frowned sadly. "I just wanted to give you something."

Their mouth hang open in surprise. "A gift? But Asriel…" Their eyes crinkled warmed as they fished out their heart locket, "You already gave me something so precious."

Asriel perked up and grinned widely, showing them the banquet of colorful flowers he held in his hands. "Well, I overheard mom and dad talking about giving flowers to people you love and since I love you very much, I just had to get you some!"

Chara squinted at the banquet, admiring the choice, before snorting and bursting out laughing, falling onto their back as they clutched their stomach.

Asriel, confused and alarmed, sat beside them. "Did I say something wrong, Chara?"

"Oh, Asriel," They wiped a tear and sat up, pulling the goat onto the floor with them, cackling again when their friend flailed and gave a bleat in alarm.

"Chara! What's the big deal!?"

They smirked. "Oh, poor innocent Asriel." They took the flowers from Asriel and closed their eyes, burying their face into them despite their laughter. "You don't give flowers to family or friends."

"Then to whom?" Red eyes stared into their brown curiously and in admiration, drinking every word they said. They huffed in amusement, knowing that they were corrupting the monster just by being near him, but they just couldn't get away. Their heart hurt too much at the thought.

So, corrupting it is. "You give it to people you love romantically. Like your mother and father."

"They're your mom and dad as well, Chara," Asriel said out of instinct and then mulled over their words. "So, like someone you want to have kids with?"

"Not necessarily. Humans usually do it to get into the pants or skirt of the other member," Chara huffed. Asriel's ears turned pink and his stuttered apologies.

"I-I'm sorry, Chara! I'm not trying to take your pants!" He tried to explain to them, growing more frantic when they cracked up again, the flowers covering their snorts and giggles. "Ch-Chara! I swear!"

That poor, innocent child. Getting corrupted just by being near them…

Most times they wanted to shake the kid violently, tell them each and every dark secret of the world and of humans, tarnish their naivety and see their eyes dull with the weight of the world.

But on times like those, they cherished the last person who still saw the world as a beautiful place, wishing to protect that smile forever.

Smiling in relief at the thought, they turned their eyes back to the monster, warmly patting their muzzle. "Don't worry, Asriel. How about I tell you about the stars as an apology?"

Red twinkled in excitement and Asriel hopped onto his feet, embarrassment forgotten, dragging them towards the exit of New Home and through Hotland and to Waterfall, where the fake stars gleamed and twinkled like Asriel's eyes.

They smiled, protectiveness blooming in their chest. If they could only protect that smile forever…

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Well, what a shitty job they did, huh?

And this marks the end of the fifth installment. if you have any criticism or anything to add, i would be happy to hear them.

please read and review so i could do better or be happy that people enjoy my writings ^^

p.s. for those who didn't understand.

*something written - is chara talking.

something in bold - flashback