When Toriel was done reading her book about snails to Discomfort, who was sitting on her lap and listening attentively, Chara was getting impatient.

Oh come on, when will she ask her to leave the RUINS yet?! She said with an agitated tone. I guess she really likes being around Toriel. I don't think there's anything else that interests her but Goat Mom. Frisk looked away with a small blush forming on her cheek. It's cute, though.

That's it. Hey, you! Ms. NervousMcWetPants! Listen here! Chara called rather loudly. Discomfort shot her head up in alert and looked around, but saw nothing. Yeah you! I'm talking to YOU! Tell that Goat Mom of yours that you don't want to be here anymore!

No. Discomfort said. I want to stay here. Chara was surprised. So Discomfort was actually listening to them this time? How coincidental.

Do you really think that living with Toriel forever would get you anywhere? What would happen if you didn't do anything while a world is in complete HAVOC?

A wave of fear shot everywhere through Discomfort's body. It wracked her body with grief and sorrow, along with confusion and shock. I am scared. Discomfort forcefully thought. Frisk looked up with worried eyes in Discomfort's mindscape.

We didn't mean for you to be so terrified, Discomfort. We need to progress in order to continue. But please, don't be so forceful and scared. We're here for you. Frisk said her last sentence with a warm smile. We will help. Discomfort felt a little uneasy about this, but then she made a sigh. Okay… but I hope I'll be able to see mother again… Discomfort slowly turned her head towards Toriel.

Tell her that you need to leave the RUINS. Ask her how to leave. Frisk said. Discomfort made a small nod and darted her eyes to Toriel. "M-mom…" Discomfort's voice cracked, but she wasn't shedding any tears. "Yes, my child?" Toriel asked with her sweet-honey voice. "H-How do I leave the RUINS?"

Toriel almost dropped her book when she heard Discomfort say her sentence. She immediately recovered by chuckling and said, "Leave the RUINS? H-how could anyone want to think of doing such a thing?" She then looked towards her book. "H-how about another few snail facts…?" She nervously laughed. "D-Did you know that… snails are able to flip their digestive systems? Haha! Funny, right…?"

Discomfort just stared at her. "Y-yes it is but… P-please Mother… I want to know how to leave the RUINS… is there any way I can do that?" Toriel looked at her, then she shot out a worried gaze and closed her eyes. Huffing a sigh, she said in a soft tone, "Wait here… I need to do something…"

Toriel put her book down and she quickly shot out of the living room and down the stairs in the center of the next room. Quick, down the stairs! Frisk ordered softly. Grab a knife for backup! Chara exclaimed. Discomfort was about to head into the kitchen but then Frisk's voice terrified her.

NO! NO KNIVES! NO WEAPONS! Then out of the blue, a loud "ooph!" Noise was heard from Chara. Ow! I was just joking! She forced out after giggling a little. Please, I don't want you carrying a weapon! I don't want any monster to lose your trust!

After what I did to little Frisky here. There was a snicker. Then there was another nudge and another "ow" and another "Sorry, was just joking." Discomfort shrugged it off and moved to the next room. She peaked down where the stairs led. "So I just go down here?" Discomfort asked. She didn't know whether it'd be dangerous or not, but she was still scared. These mixed emotions were so strong that there could be a high chance that she wouldn't be able to contain a nervous breakdown. What if there was something unexpected? What if Toriel wasn't back? What if she was doing something that would make her stay? She had to know the truth, and she knew it was down those stairs. She was expecting another surprise, but a scary one. Something that would make her regret being here. It felt her with such uncomfortable circumstances, she didn't know how to cope with it, but she was going to. Down these stairs.

Just take a deep breath, and await what happens next. Frisk said. Let's hope for the better. Both Discomfort and Chara had to agree on it. This was going to be bad. Discomfort embraced herself and she slowly descended down the stairs.


When she went down, a long, purple hallway with stone walls that opened another path at the next turn awaited her, and in front of her was Toriel, her back facing her. She didn't expect Toriel to know she was there, but when she slowly approached her, she got startled when Toriel spoke to her.

"You wish to return 'home', do you not?" Toriel still had a soft voice, but it was a little bold, like she was standing up to something evil. Discomfort then looked up at her and was about to say something, when Toriel interrupted her. "This is the hallway, a one way ticket to the outside of the RUINS. I will destroy it. Now be a good child and go upstairs." Toriel then walked away. Discomfort was getting uncomfortable in this situation.

Follow her. Chara ordered. Discomfort did what the voice in her head had told her. When she approached Toriel again, she spoke again, but this time with a more bold voice. "Every human here meets the same fate. They come. They leave. They DIE. If you leave, they. ASGORE, will kill you. I'm only doing this to protect you, do you understand? Now go up to your room."

Asgore? Was he the king of the underground? He killed human children? How many had he killed? So many unanswered questions, Discomfort wanted to ask. Toriel continued to proceed deeper into the hallway. Continue following her. Frisk said. Discomfort continued to walk. "Do not try to stop me, this is your last warning." Toriel said finally, and she turned left and forward towards the door. The end of the RUINS.

"Hmph," Toriel huffed. "you are just like the others. Do you really want to go home that badly? Well, there is one thing I must request. Prove yourself."

Oh no. Chara said. She's going for it. Frisk finished Chara's sentence.

"Prove to me that you are strong enough to survive."

The room got dark, and out came Discomfort's soul. Discomfort was terrified. She was so scared she nearly wet her pants in this scenario. "Mother! I don't want to fight!" Discomfort whimpered.

Holy cow! Chara! Are you witnessing this?! Frisk exclaimed. What does it look like I have in front of my eyes? A blindfold? Contacts? Glasses?! Of COURSE I know what's going on here! Chara exclaimed back.

"Go away!" Toriel exclaimed as she threw a cluster of fireballs towards Discomfort, and shot them at her like a flamethrower. Discomfort was too busy with talking that she didn't notice where the fireballs were going and she clumsily fell into a few of them, burning her clothes and she yelped in pain.

HP: 18/20

Discomfort tried to talk to Toriel again, but she couldn't think of anything. More fireballs began to appear and started swaying through the room. She jumped and rolled, doing everything she could in order to avoid the fire that were going to burn her again. Talking won't do anything! She's still going at it! Discomfort exclaimed fearfully in her mind.

Here's what I think! Try to persuade her! Tell her that you want to help her and all the other monsters to get back to the surface! She'll probably be able to stop. Discomfort was able to catch most of what Frisk said, but she was unable to respond because she still had more fireballs to dodge.

The fire was going fast and Discomfort wasn't able to successfully notice most of the attack, and the fire continued to melt at her skin with agonizing, stinging pain. She shrieked and fell onto the ground, still trying to beg and plead as Toriel continued to throw fire.

HP: 11/20

"M-Mother! I'm begging you! I beg your mercy! I don't want to fight! You are special to me and I don't want to leave you! But I'm only doing this because I want to help you! I want to help you come back to the surface!" Toriel then stopped. "What are you proving this way?"

That's it! Keep going! Give her all the MERCY! Frisk exclaimed. Chara rolled her eyes. At least you're being a much greater help to her. Frisk looked at Chara with a shocked face. And who said I'd leave you out of this situation?! She pulled Chara towards her and started helping Discomfort with MERCY.

You can do it! Frisk exclaimed.

Don't fail! Chara cried.

Discomfort was soon able to successfully get Toriel to calm down. The movement of the fireballs calmed down and they were slowing down, which were an easy speed for Discomfort to move.

"...?" Toriel was confused. The fire then started to fly away from Discomfort. She had low health, and there weren't any supplements for her to heal herself back to full health with. "Please Mother, I'm not only here to stay, I'm here to help you. I'm going to bring everyone back to the surface." Discomfort was now full of DETERMINATION. Frisk and Chara's DETERMINATION combined, had Discomfort with a little of her own.

"Hah, funny, I can't even save a single human child." Toriel slowly turned her eyes to a side, smiling with guilt. Discomfort felt really bad. Huffing in a breath, she began to limp slowly towards Toriel. She took cautious steps so that she wouldn't be able to walk on her sprained ankle. She eventually fell into Toriel's arms and sobbed. If Discomfort would have lost Toriel, she didn't even know what she'd do next. She'd be left alone in the dark abyss of the underground, and Asgore would've killed her. But she was glad she was around Toriel. Toriel was always there for Discomfort. She always acted like a mother towards her. Toriel was the only monster special and kind to her.

"I'm so sorry my child. When you leave these RUINS, you cannot come back. I hope you understand." Toriel snuggled Discomfort warmly and closed her eyes, letting the tears fall from her eyes. When they pulled away, Toriel looked down at Discomfort.

A smile. A smile formed in front of Discomfort's face. It got bigger and bigger as the tears fell from her face. "Goodbye my child." Toriel softly said. Her final words sank into Discomfort's mind. She then walked into the hallway of the end of the RUINS. Toriel then stopped and turned to look towards Discomfort, who was staring at the door of the RUINS. Toriel then turned and disappeared into the hallway.

"Well, this door leads to the end of the RUINS, correct…?" Discomfort shyly asked, wiping the tears from her eyes.

Heckle yeah, let's get out of here. This part makes me cringe so hard I- Chara yet again received another hard nudge from Frisk. Chara glared at Frisk and hissed at her. Let's just keep moving. This door leads to the end of the RUINS. Frisk then wiped the tears from her eyes. Oh man, that part between you and Toriel really got me. I'm so proud of you, Discomfort.

Discomfort let out a tiny smile. "Thank you." She then proceeded to open the door and it shut loudly behind her,

When suddenly-

"Clever, veeeerryyyy clever…"


Whew! What a long chapter! 2,000+ words!

So, how do you guys like it so far? Any reviews for what happens in the next chapter would be awesome!

'Til next chapter!

~LWD